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You Do More Than Surf The Net, Watch TV, And Make Phone Calls. You Connect! In today s world, being connected has a different meaning between any two people. Some may only need phone service while others need phone, internet, and TV services. You know how you want to connect, and MTCO is here to provide those connections for you. You may know MTCO as the local telephone company for over 24 years, or your local internet provider for over 15 years, but did you know that MTCO Communications provides TV services? Since 1987 when MTCO Communications purchased the Marseilles Telephone Company, MTCO has been working hard to keep the community connected. In 2011, we added more new services for our customers with the release of IPTV. This new network was built from the ground up and offers all of the television programming you have known over the years, including DVR service, and over 56 channels of HD programming. And we are not finished yet as we have some future projects waiting to be released soon. With all of these great services, we also provide other services that enhance these offerings. MTCO does website design and hosting. We can help to carve out your own place on the internet with your own personal, family, or business website. For the internet g a m e r s out there, M T C O rents Game Servers for public or private use with no player limits or bandwidth or transfer caps. MTCO also provides business telephone systems installed by our professional installation team. We specialize in a full line of telephone equipment and services including the latest in IP telephone systems, and you can purchase or lease the equipment. So as you see, MTCO is not just your local telephone company, television, or internet provider. We are your partner in keeping you connected to your world of communications and entertainment. Give us a call and let us go to work for you. You ll be glad you called, and we ll be grateful to have you as our customer. On The Cover: A lazy hot summer afternoon along the sidewalk cafes on Main Street are always a favorite place to enjoy during the summer. These tables are set up outside Bobaluk s restaurant. For more information about our services, please visit www.mtco.com or scan this QR code with your smart phone. President & CEO Glenn Rauh MTCO Communications 244 Lincoln Street Marseilles, Illinois 61341 815-795-5161 Wireless Operations Manager Editor - Connected Magazine Bob Becraft Marketing Manager Editor - Connected Magazine Kip DuBois Vice President & CFO Ann Dickerson Connected Magazine is published monthly by MTCO Communications with corporate office located at 244 Lincoln Street, Marseilles, Illinois, 61341. The publication is intended for use of the residents of Marseilles. No article in this issue o rany part of this publication may be reproduced without the expressed written permission of the Publisher. For more information about this magazine, or for additional copies, contact Bob Becraft or Kip DuBois at 800-859-6826 or connected@ mtco.com. If you have questions or concerns regarding your services, please contact our Customer Service Representatives at 815-795-5161 or 800-227-5161. Copyright 2011 MTCO Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Get Connected With MTCO Local Installers Local Service Local Support Your Local Cable Alternative 815-795-5161 800-227-5161

Entertainment & Technology TNT Greenlights New Series DALLAS TNT has given the greenlight to DALLAS, an all-new series based upon one of the most popular television dramas of all time, about the bitter rivalries and family power struggles within a Texas oil and cattle-ranching dynasty. Famous for its ratings-grabbing cliffhangers, the original series was known for its wealth, seduction, scandal and intrigues. Set in the big state of Texas, TNT s new DALLAS from Warner Horizon Television also lives life large and in the fast lane and brings a new generation of stars together with cast members from the original drama series. The new DALLAS stars are Josh Henderson (90210), Jesse Metcalfe (John Tucker Must Die), Jordana Brewster (Fast & Furious), Julie Gonzalo (Veronica Mars) and Brenda Strong (Desperate Housewives), and they will be joined by iconic stars Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray and Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing. TNT has ordered 10 episodes of DALLAS, which is slated to premiere in summer 2012. Fans can visit the website, http://www.dallastnt.com, to watch sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes videos. The website will be periodically updated with new materials. TNT has explored the possibility of an updated version of DALLAS for several years, but it wasn t until we read Cynthia Cidre s outstanding pilot script that we knew we had the foundation for a great new series, said Michael Wright, executive vice president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). It is incredibly exciting to see both new and familiar characters in the hands of a dream cast under the guidance of the enormously talented Cidre and Mike Robin. We couldn t be more pleased with how DALLAS has come together. The original DALLAS aired from 1978 to 1991 and centered on the Ewing family, a cattle and oil dynasty occupying the expansive Southfork Ranch in Texas. A long and bitter rivalry between brothers J.R. Ewing (Hagman) and Bobby Ewing (Duffy) eventually led to J.R. losing control of most of the Ewing industries. In the new DALLAS, this explosive rivalry now lives on through another generation. Keep up with Entertainment and Technology news. Add MTCO to your Facebook and Twitter groups. Bachelor Pad Premieres Monday, August 8 Fan-favorites, arch-rivals, villains and the sexiest participants from the hugely successful Bachelor franchise reunite under one roof in a competitive reality series for a second chance at love as ABC s Bachelor Pad returns for a second season Monday, August 8th (7:00-9:00 p.m.). Who among Bachelors and Bachelorettes past will rekindle old flames and ignite new ones? The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and Bachelor Pad are all produced by Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon. Chris Harrison ( The Bachelor and The Bachelorette ) hosts. America s Karaoke Challenge Premieres After Bachelor Pad August 8th This summer ABC brings viewers the amazing story of a competition that draws thousands of the most talented singers together in the ultimate sing-off the Karaoke World Championships USA. It s a battle of performances from America s biggest karaoke competition that will crown a new king and queen of karaoke. (Mondays 9:00-10:00 p.m.) Produced by Lincoln Square Productions for ABC. Scream If You Know The Answer The Travel Channel will be airing a new game show starring Bert Kreischer, better known as Bert the Conqueror, called Scream: If You Know The Answer. The contestants will be challenged by Bert with trivia questions and mind games, all while riding a roller coaster. It s an American version of a British show of the same name. Beginning Sunday, August 7 at 8:00 p.m., Bert challenges contestants to answer trivia questions, word games, charades and memory games while riding amusement park thrill rides throughout the country. This show literally takes the average game show to new heights.

Beating the heat at the Marseilles Pool. Monday thru Friday 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Weekends 10 a.m - Noon (Adult Swim) Noon - 7 p.m. (All Swim) New Pool Hours Starting August 15th

All You Can Eat Pancakes American Legion 8am - noon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Marseilles Pool Hours Change See Calendar Picture Marseilles Tourism & Park Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. Sam s pizza Bridges Senior Center 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Legion 9am - 3pm First Day of School for Marseilles Elementary Preschool National Lights Out Knudson Park 6pm - 10pm Les Brown Farm Les Brown Farm 28 29 30 31 First Day of School Marseilles Elementary & Ottawa High School -all grades Music in the Park Bad Dads - Knudson Park 7 pm - 9pm Music in the Park The Coachmen-Knudson Park 7pm - 9pm 4 more crystal-clear HD channels recently added to Channel 529 Channel 564 Channel 570 Channel 553 Expanded Package

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In Our Community National Night Out - Meet Your Local Safety Agencies The Marseilles Police Department will sponsor a National Night Out Event from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 2nd at Knudson Park. National Night Out is a nationwide community event planned annually to raise drug and crime prevention awareness. All ages and families are invited to attend the free event. There will be activities and games for children and families. Also, demonstrations from local safety officials will be presented. It has always been a great community night out. Hope to see everybody out at Knudson Park! Bridges Senior Center Schedules Potluck & Bingo August 24th Bridges Senior Center Satellite Office located at the Marseilles American Legion will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a potluck at noon and Bingo starting at 1:00 p.m. Staff will be on site to help with senior assistance. This event will take place the 4th Wednesday of every month until the end of the year. Call 815-431-8034 to make appointments. Bridges is a community center that offers information, education, recreational programs and support for seniors, those who care for them and grandparents raising grandchildren. All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast The American Legion Hall in Marseilles offers All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast the last Sunday of the month. This month s breakfast will be August 28, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The cost for breakfast is $5 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12 years old. The Legion is located at 571 Rutland. Organically Grown Veggies Available Growing Home s will open its small farm stand Wednesday and Friday afternoons from. A small selection of farm picked organically grown veggies and herbs will be featured. Participants accepted into the program learn organic farming skills, as well as other skills like customer service and operations support. When at the Les Brown Memorial Farm they participate in intense on-thejob training by helping our farmers seed, cultivate, and harvest crops to sell at market or through our community supported agriculture (CSA) program. The farm is located on the Morris Blacktop at 2539 N. 30th Road, Marseilles. Contact Tracy with questions at 541-231-1071 or email farm4thefuture@hotmail.com. Music In The Park Branded as Marseille s Very Own Ravinia in Knudson Park, you can come on down and enjoy FREE music on Friday nights from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This month come out and listen to the music of Bad Dads, an 80 s Rock n Roll band. They will be performing on August 12. Then, on August 19, bring the family and friends to hear The Coachmen. This band plays a format of Rock a Billie and Oldies. Finally, mark your calendar for September 2 to see an American Folksinger, Bucky Halker. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the music under the stars! Market In The Park Marseilles Farmers Market is open every Wednesday at Knudson Park on Lincoln Street across from the Fire Station. You ll find vegetables, fruit, baked goods and other specialty items for sale from local farmers and residents. The hours of the market are from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 p.m. as weather permits. For questions or more information call: Kate at 815-228-0238 or Kathy at 815-795-2414 Do you have some community news to share with the residents of Marseilles? Send it to connected@mtco.com, or mail it to us at 244 Lincoln St., Marseilles, IL 61341, Attn: Connected Magazine.

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