June 2016 Serving Marseilles Magazine
OnThe Go With MTCO Summer has arrived and there is so much to do and enjoy! It s great to be outside and on the go with the warm weather and activities that come with it. Unfortunately, you might not have the time to be at home and watch some of your favorite shows or breaking news happening right now. Now you can stream some of your favorite channels and programming to your tablet, smartphone, laptop and other devices from anywhere you can receive an Internet signal: inside your house, at the office, hotel, airport, vacation home and everywhere with watchtveverywhere provided by digimax. Not all shows are broadcast as networks make different programs available at different times. Each TV network makes their own decision what is available on watchtveverywhere. For example, the live feed of CNN is available, however, the live feed of TBS is not. Instead, TBS offers full episodes of their popular programs. So, how much does this service cost? Nothing! There are no charges that will result in an extra cost to you (except overage charges from your cellular carrier). You only need to be a subscriber to the TV channel. This may change over time depending on the requirements made by the individual TV networks. Just call our friendly and knowledgeable customer service representatives to activate watchtveverywhere today! To keep you connected during your busy summer schedule, you can also manage features of your television service at home from anywhere. MTCO digimax customers can download the FREE ManageMyTV app to turn your mobile devices into a remote control! View and search your TV Program Guide, schedule DVR recordings, perform numerous remote control functions, and even utilize voice recognition to change TV channels. Simply call MTCO Customer Service at 800-859- 6826 to activate the mobile apps option and start using your mobile devices to manage your television from anywhere! On The Cover A picture that could not be passed up. A Ford Model A parked in downtown Marseilles with a vintage Buick sign in the backdrop. The Model A was first sold in December 1927, and by February 1929 one million Model As had been sold. Prices for the Model A ranged from approximately $500.00 to $1200.00, depending on body styles. For more information about our services, please visit www.mtco.com or scan this QR code with your smart phone. MTCO Communications 244 Lincoln Street Marseilles, Illinois 61341 815-795-5161 connected@mtco.com President & CEO Glenn Rauh Vice President & CFO Ann Dickerson Wireless Operations Manager Editor - Connected Magazine Bob Becraft bbecraft@corp.mtco.com Marketing Manager Editor - Connected Magazine Kip DuBois kdubois@corp.mtco.com 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 or any 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 2016 MTCO Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
Entertainment & Technology Keep Connected With Your Pet Being away from your beloved pet is never fun, especially when you are too busy to check in with them. What are they up to? Do they need help? PetBot is the very first device with petificial intelligence that will watch over your pet and will notify you if there is something happening! Using a treat dispenser, built in camera and speaker, PetBot will automatically send you pet selfies and bark/meow messages from your pets to give you peace of mind. More information can be found at www.petbot.com. June Premieres Vintage Flip premieres on HGTV at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 2nd. Jessie and Tina Rodriguez take their passion for vintage homes and turn them into successful flips. Feed the Beast premieres on Sunday, June 5th at 9:00 p.m. on AMC. Starring David Schwimmer and Jim Sturgess as two brothers who take one last shot at their dream of opening a restaurant in their hometown of the Bronx. Also on AMC is the eight-episode premeire of The American West on June 11th at 9:00 p.m. Executive producers Robert Redford and Stephen David take you to the years of 1865-1890 in aftermath of the Civil War. Transport yourself in to the violent world of cowboys, Indians, outlaws and lawmen. The sharks return early this year as Discovery s Shark Week kicks off with Shark N Awe June 26th at 7:00 p.m. Channel Updates MTCO digimax TV has increased its family friendly programming with the addition of two new channels: FamilyNet on channel 32, and Three Angels Broadcasting (3ABN) on chanel 33. In addition, TBN is now available in HD on channel 580, and on June 1st, TBN Church Channel will be renamed TBN Hillsong Channel (only a name change as the programming and content will remain the same). Other recent channel updates include BBC World News HD being moved from channel 576 to 485. On May 30th, MTV Hits (channel 351) will transition its station to Nick Hits. Sit Down Using Your Hoverboard A new product that converts a standard hoverboard into an ingenious handsfree mini electric vehicle has hit the market. BoatsToGo have released a product that will allow you to easily convert your hoverboard to a HoverSeat. They created a patent pending HoverSeat to solve the problems typically associated with hoverboards, and they have created a new, fun mode of transport that virtually anyone can drive. As well as being easy for any age to steer and operate, the HoverSeat is comfortable, versatile and has many practical uses. Navigate the hoverboard using only your feet; it can even reverse. The hoverboard cart can be used on or off-road, and can ride over grass, gravel, and packed sand. More information available at www. boatstogo.com. Keep up with Entertainment and Technology news. Add MTCO to your Facebook and Twitter groups, and visit the MTCO Blogspot at www.mtco.com.
A day in the life of a kid in the park! These kids were enjoying the day at Broadway Park in Marseilles on a beautiful day. The picture was taken on May 18, 2016, and the temperature was a nice 68 degrees.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Marseilles American Legion Women s Auxiliary Mtg 7pm Marseilles Nursing Svc. Free Blood Pressure at Library 10:30-11:30am 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Marseilles Public Library Board of Trustees Mtg. 5:15pm Marseilles City Council Mtg. at City Hall 6pm 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Meeting Marseilles Tourism & Park Committee Meeting at Sam s Pizza Duck Derby 2016 Snug Harbor 5pm Meeting Marseilles Nursing Svc. Free Blood Pressure Clinic 8am - noon Marseilles City Council Mtg. at City Hall 6pm Marseilles Nursing Svc. Free Blood Pressure at Manlius Twp. Hall 10-11am MES Board of Education Meeting 7pm Marseilles Nursing Svc. Free Blood Pressure at Legion 11:30am-12:30pm VFW Post #5506 Dinner 6pm; Meeting 7pm Red Cross Blood Drive First Congregational Church 12pm - 5pm Bingo at Marseilles American Legion 6:45pm Bingo at Marseilles American Legion 6:45pm Bingo at Marseilles American Legion 6:45pm Bed Races Knudson Park 6pm Music in the Park Knudson Park 7pm Bingo at Marseilles American Legion 6:45pm Marseilles FreedomFest 2016 Dedication Ceremony at 1pm 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 Pancake Breakfast American Legion 8am - Noon
In Our Community FreedomFest 2016 Music Line Up Thousands of motorcycle riders, Gold Star Families, and people from all across the United States make their way to Marseilles for the annual event, which honors the warriors who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The 2016 ILMFR will leave the Grundy County fairgrounds in Morris, then make the emotional trek to Marseilles, for a service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 18th, in front of the Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial. For details on the run, please visit www.ilmfr.org. Following the ceremony, the City of Marseilles brings you the annual, Celebration of Freedom, which is called FreedomFest for short. Several downtown businesses and vendors from around the state participate by grilling food, providing drinks, as well as displaying and selling merchandise. This year, Marseilles is extremely pumped about the music offerings. Kicking off the festival will be Rockie Lynne, a national recording artist, who has been a mainstay of the Rolling Thunder ride to Washington DC, as well as the chairman of the Tribute to the Troops foundation. Rockie is a friend of the Gold Star families, and will perform a tribute to those who gave all. Following Rocky is Sybil, performing for the first time at FreedomFest. They are a high energy female fronted band that plays Judas Priest, UFO, Deep Purple, DIO and more! Wrapping up the Freedom Fest will be South Side Hooligans who play music by Bon Jovi, Kid Rock, Journey, Van Halen, Poison, Motley Crue, and much more! For more information, please contact: Cherise Byone FreedomFest Coordinator 815.481.0760 marseillesfreedomfest@gmail.com. Music in the Park is Back! On Friday, June 24th, Momemtum will be playing for your listening pleasure. They are playing from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Knudson Park, Lincoln St. in Marseilles. Momentum has a good mix of golden oldies and easy listening. This is a FREE event so grab your blanket or chair, bring a friend, and listen to some good music under the stars. The Bed Races Are Coming! Marseilles Tourism and Park Committee will be hosting their annual Bed Races on June 24, 2016 at Knudson Park. Sign in is at 5:30 p.m. with the races starting at 6:00 p.m. Cash prizes are dependant on the number of entrants. All team members need to be between the ages of 10 and 17, and have written permission and a signed waiver. Participants are encouraged to decorate themselves and their beds. The use of distractions, such as water guns and horns are encouraged and approved! Don t miss this day of fun whether you are participating or there just to watch. For more information contact the Marseilles Tourism and Park Committee. 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 220 N. Menard St., Metamora, IL 61548 Attn: Connected Magazine.
Time to UPGRADE Your Phone System? Let us help you navigate the maze of options. Ready, Set... Go! We believe in taking the time to understand your needs and provide for future flexibility to help you make a cost-effective, informed decision. The Ducky Derby for 2016 will be held at Snug Harbor at 5:00 p.m. on June 21, 2016. Snug Harbor is located at 103 Liberty Street in Marseilles. Ducks will begin racing in the river at 7:00 p.m. First duck in wins $500! Snug Harbor will have food and drinks available for purchase. Pre-Sale Ducky Derby Tickets available for $4/each or $20 for a Six Quack. Ducks will also be available for purchase the day of the event at Snug Harbor. Purchase ducks at Twin Oaks Bank (OSB), Marseilles Bank, Snug Harbor Marina and Marseilles City Hall. Blood Drive Call Doug Garber, Systems Engineer, at 309-366-6133 or 800-859-6826. First Congregational Church Marseilles will be having a blood drive on June 23, 2016 from noon to 5:00 p.m. They are located at 255 E. Bluff Street. Pork Chop Dinner Our Saviors Lutheran Church located at 300 E. Union Street in Seneca will be offering a Pork Chop Dinner on June 4, 2016, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The cost for the dinner is $9.00 for a one chop dinner and only $10 for a two chop dinner. A hot dog dinner is available for only $4.00. Carryouts are available by calling (815) 357-6128. MTCO Communications 220 N Menard St., Metamora IL 61548 www.mtco.com Local, Trusted Service and Support
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