JULY 2011 Serving Marseilles Magazine MTCO Communications connecting Marseilles to the outside world since 1987 Check out Local Events on the Community Calendar page 5 A Community Publication Provided By MTCO Communications
MTCO Still Keeping You Connected Since 1987 MTCO has been a member of the community of Marseilles since 1987. Many local families have relied on the communication services that Marseilles Telephone Company has provided over these years. We were there when our customers called friends and family to wish them a happy birthday, a Merry C h r i s t m a s, or just to say hello. In the 90 s, MTCO was first to bring internet service to our community. Over time, MTCO has assisted groups, events, sport teams, and our town with donations of time, people, and money. We believe that a community with a solid foundation becomes a great place to work, play, and raise a family. Now, we enter a new era of services for Marseilles. MTCO has introduced their latest addition to our communications services called IPTV. This new exciting TV service is the latest technology in video services to be offered. This will allow the local residents to choose a local business for their communications and entertainment needs. No need to call somewhere else for your television entertainment. If you are looking to bundle your phone, internet, and TV services, it now can be done with our new service called digimax. MTCO s digimax provides dedicated high speed internet service, real copper wired telephone service with 911, and the latest in TV service all with the convenience and dependability of a local provider you known years. that have for For your convenience, you can pay your bill at our local office, mail it in, or set up autopay with your credit card. If you have any questions or concerns about the services we offer, you can contact our friendly customer service reps and receive answers or solutions in a quick manner. MTCO has strived over the past 24 years to give our customers in Marseilles more than what they expected. Now that we offer TV service along with phone and internet, we are sure you will be delighted with the service and the people who provide these great services to you. Happy 4th of July from all of the employees at MTCO Communications! On The Cover: The view of the Marseilles River Bridge from underneath in Illini Park. The bridge was completed in December 1997, and has modern features like solid guardrails, a wide sidewalk, and street lights. It replaced a 78 year old steel truss bridge which was removed later in 1998. The bridge is 1,661 feet long and has a traffic count of over 4500 per day. 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 Take The Money And Run Premieres Thursday, July 28 (9:00-10:00 p.m.) From the producers of The Amazing Race and the CSI franchise comes an entirely new heart-stopping competition show. Combining all the elements of an edgeof-your-seat spy thriller with the excitement of rooting for real people in various locales outwitting high-level investigators, Take the Money and Run is an exhilarating competition series that will take reality television to a whole new level. The cat and mouse format will pit investigative professionals against everyday people trying to win a $100,000 prize. The Cabin, A Hallmark Movie Channel Original World Premiere July 30 Lea Thompson ( Jane Doe, Back to the Future ) stars with Steven Brand ( Covert Affairs ) in the World Premiere of The Cabin, a Hallmark Movie Channel Original Premiere, Saturday, July 30 (8p.m. ET/PT, 7C). What was supposed to be a vacation of culture, adventure and ancestral bonding, becomes the Clash of the Macs, when two divorced strangers with nothing in common but their last name, battle as they are forced to share the same cabin with their kids in Scotland. Lily MacDougal (Thompson) and Conor MacDougal (Brand) are single parents who share the same surname, but have little else in common. Lily and Conor have each brought their children to Scotland to enter a national Clan Mac-type affair called the Meeting of the Macs. But when a careless booking agent accidentally assigns Lily s family and Conor s to the same cabin, a civil war ensues reminiscent of the War of Scottish Independence. Through a series of mishaps, Lily and Conor struggle to get along as their families are now entered into the competition as a single team, which further means they will need to get along in order to get ahead and win. Will the warring Macs set aside personal differences for the greater good, or will it take another Treaty of Edinburgh to bring peace back to the tiny Scottish hamlet? New HD Channels MTCO is adding the BigTen Network (HD channel 564) to its digimax HD channel lineup in early July. Look for several more HD channel additions in the coming months. RFD-TV Offers the RFD-TV Roy Rogers Riders Club Help support rural youth today by becoming a member of the RFD-TV Roy Rogers Riders Club. A significant portion of the membership fee to join the club will be donated to non-profit organizations such as FFA, Little Britches, National High School Rodeo Association, 4-H and All American Cowgirl Chicks that help youth excel in agriculture, rural development and competition. Membership Pricing: Child: $5 Adult: $10 Family: $25 (includes two adults and all children living in the same household 17 years or under.) Membership Benefits: Official RFD-TV Roy Rogers Riders Club Membership Card 10% Merchandise Discount VIP Trigger & Bullet Tour Access and Photo Opportunities Monthly RFD-TV Roy Rogers Riders Club E-Newsletter There are three ways to order: online, on-site, or by sending a check/money order to: RFD-TV Roy Rogers Riders Club PO Box 189 Elkhorn, NE 68022 www.rfdtv.com Keep up with Entertainment and Technology news. Add MTCO to your Facebook and Twitter groups.
15-cm Towed Field Howitzer displayed in front of the Marseilles American Legion Post #235. This cannon, obtained in the early 1950 s, was the standard 149mm Howitzer for German divisions in World War II. To see old war footage of this cannon in use go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmp1vx59s0i
Marseilles Garden Walk Pancake Breakfast American Legion 8:am - Noon 31 1 2 Happy 4th 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Marseilles Tourism & Park Committee Meeting 6:30 pm - Sam s Pizza Farmers Market Noon - 5:30 pm Music in the Park Moementum 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Farmers Market Noon - 5:30 pm Marseilles Family Fun Days Movie Night 8:30 pm () Music in the Park Bagshot Row 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Annaul Firemen s Main Street Car Show Main St. in Marseilles 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Farmers Market Noon - 5:30 pm 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Farmers Market Noon - 5:30 pm Enjoy the crystal clear quality of MTCO s High-Definition channels. Sign up for and get FREE HD to your first TV. More community information about events in Marseilles can be found at www.marseillesil.net and http://iracc.org
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In Our Community Activities for Marseilles Family Fun Days July 14-17 Thursday, July 14 Movie Night in the Park: 8:30pm - 11:30pm Friday, July 15 Library Book Sale & Ice Cream: 9:00am - 5:00pm Bed Races on Lincoln: 6:00pm Band Bagshot Row : 7:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday, July 16 Broadway Park 3-on-3 Basketball: 9:00am - end Library Book Sale: 9:00am - Noon Library History Room Event: 9:30am - Noon Lions Club Chicken Fry: 11:00am - 5:00pm Lions Club Bocce Ball: 11:00am - 5:00pm Free Pool Access with Food and DJ: Noon - 7:00pm Marseilles Car Show: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Twin Oaks Lemonade/Popcorn Social: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Sunday, July 17 Broadway Park 3-on-3 Basketball (possible 2nd day?): 9:00am - end Fishing Derby: 11:00am - 5:00pm Marseilles Karaoke Contest: 11:00am - 5:00pm Teddy Bear Picnic: 11:00am Bags Tournament: 11:00am Fun in the Summer Sun Activities July 30-31 Sponsored by Marseilles Tourism & Parks Committee Saturday, July 30 Teen Bands at the stage Treasures and Trash on Main St. (vendors welcome) Sunday, July 31 Activities in for youth of all ages Treasures and Trash on Main St. (vendors welcome) Call Kathy Kocher at 815-795-2414 to sign up for bands, or to become a vendor on Main St. Marseilles Family Fun Days Movie Night Get out for some family and community fun on Thursday, July 14th from 8:30pm until 11:30pm at on Lincoln St. Relax under the stars and enjoy a free movie, free popcorn, and free juice box drinks. Visit the digimax Facebook page and place your vote for the movie you would like to see! Choose from Toy Story 3, How To Train Your Dragon, Avatar (in 3D), Twilight, Ishtar, Harry Potter s Half- Blood Prince, or Princess and the Frog. Thanks to Illinois Valley Cellular and MTCO digimax for sponsoring the event. Road Closed Thru July If you access I-80 using Rt 6 through Seneca, there are some changes to be aware of this summer. The closing of Rt. 6 eastbound from Route 170 (BP Station) to 4-way stop at Morris Blacktop started on June 20th for the replacement of the bridge and traffic control lights. The project is scheduled to be completed by August 12. Is That Flag Worn Out? The American Legion Post in Marseilles have installed a drop off box for U.S. flags that need proper disposal. The Legion performs a special ceremony to properly dispose of worn out flags. The drop box was painted by local resident Dave Strottner with the help of his employer Fairway Body Shop. With the 4th of July happening this month, it s a good time to check the condition of your flag and replace it if necessary. 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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