MTCO Communications 244 Lincoln Street Marseilles, IL 61341

Serving Marseilles Magazine

A Community Publication Provided By MTCO Communications

March 2013

Enjoying Small Town Life

Community Calendar of Events Inside

President & CEOGlenn Rauh

Vice President & CFOAnn Dickerson

Wireless Operations Manager Editor - Connected MagazineBob Becraft

Marketing Manager Editor - Connected MagazineKip DuBois

Copyright 2013 MTCO Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.

Just a regular day in the life of downtown Marseilles on February 13, 2013. Small towns still have their hustle and bustle, just with more charm and at a more laid back pace.

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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.

During 2011, we introduced digiMAX service to our hometown community of Marseilles. By adding this service, it allowed MTCO to offer TV, Phone and Internet to customers, and back that service up with the hometown local service that you have always expected from us.

Being the local provider of telephone service since 1898, MTCO has been a significant part of the community. In 1996, we brought Internet service to the area for the first time. Over the years, we have supported organizations with their fundraisers or needs, and have helped to bring community projects to the village. If you ever have a problem with service, most of the time we are there to fix it on the same day. When you call our office, we answer the phone here in Marseilles, not some distant state or country.

Living in Marseilles, you have choices for your TV, Phone and Internet. MTCO provides these services to

our customers who are also our friends and family who make up the local community of Marseilles.

In return, MTCO provides this area with goodwill and opportunity. The services purchased from providers outside our community collect money from our area and invest it elsewhere. Our local businesses depend on your support to keep them economically viable. Without that support, they will close their doors, and cause you to travel elsewhere for your purchase.

We love our small town community, and we showcase some of the small town charm and events that are happening right here in this magazine made just for Marseilles.

So, when we say “Keeping it local helps everyone in the community”, we really live by that. We hope that you want to keep it local too.

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EntErtainmEnt & tEchnology

Hit Series The American Bible Challenge returns On March 21Comedian and author Jeff Foxworthy hosts this studio-based game in which contestants compete based on their knowledge of the Bible. Utilizing current as well as historical references, questions will be drawn from the rich, dense narrative found in the world’s best-selling book. The contestants will share their compelling back-stories and each team will be playing for a charitable organization.

NCAA March Madness BeginsThe games will be broadcast on different stations. Check listings for detailed game start times. The games will be broadcast on TBS, CBS, TRUtv and TNT.

First Four March 19-20, 2013

Second/Third Rounds March 21-24, 2013

Regionals March 28-31, 2013

Final Four April 6 & 8, 2013

World’s First OLED TV Arrives IN U.S. in MarchLG announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that the next big technology in televisions will be coming to America in March 2013. OLED, which stands for organic light-emitting diode, is perceived to be the best TV display made as it provides clearer images than other display technolgies using big screen TV’s. OLED technology allows for manufacturers to produce thinner TV sets. The LG model on display at the show was 0.16 inches thick. The cost for this television with a 55” display will be around $12,000, the company said. Get more info on this technology at http://www.lg.com/us/oled.

TV Premieres For MarchBelow are a few of the p r e m i e r e s that have started this spring. The return of Game of Thrones should pique many viewers’ interest. On top of that, Grimm and Revolution return to finish out their seasons, while Red Window, Orphan Black and Celebrity Diving have their series premieres.

Sunday, March 3Celebrity Apprentice (NBC) [Season 13 Premiere] Red Window (ABC) [Series Premiere]

Monday, March 18Dancing with the Stars (ABC) [Season 16 Premiere]

Tuesday, March 19 Celebrity Diving (ABC) [Series Premiere]

Saturday, March 30Orphan Black (BBCA) [Series Premiere]

Sunday, March 31Game of Thrones (HBO) [Season 3 Premiere]

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Wine & Fine Arts FestivalThe Illinois River Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring it’s 3rd Annual Wine & Fine Arts Festival on Sunday, March 10 hosted by Prairie Lakes Country Club & Inn, 2550 N. 32nd Rd. , Marseilles, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event is open to the public, and the cost to attend is $15/Person or $25/Couple. Guests will have an opportunity to sample a variety of wines and delicious appetizers, enjoy live music and attend an art show.

Many varieties of wine, courtesy of Mautino Distributing Company in Spring Valley, will be available to sample. Entertainment will be provided by vocalist/guitarist Tom Edwards, and the art show will feature over a dozen artisans from

the Ottawa Art League, including painters, pottery, photography and more who will also have their wares available for purchase.

Prairie Lakes Country Club & Inn will be offering festival attendees a Wine & Fine Arts Festival hotel room rate for the weekend of the Festival to stay in their newly renovated hotel rooms. For hotel room or dinner reservations call 815-795-5107

Some of the wines will be available for purchase at the event by the bottle, and there are some great door prizes included in the admission price.

Registration is requested, but not required. To register and purchase ticket(s) or for more information, contact the Illinois River Area Chamber at 815-795-2323 or via email at iracc@mtco.com. Follow us on Facebook at “Illinois River Area Chamber of Commerce”, and follow the Event Link for more details.

All proceeds from the festival will benefit current and future Chamber operations.

Illinois Hunting Heritage BanquetsCome and join in the fun of a local NWTF Hunting Heritage Super Fund-raising banquet. The NWTF banquets are where you can buy exclusive merchandise and have a great time with friends. All the while, you will be raising vital funds for wild turkey conservation and important programs that introduce the outdoors to women, children and the disabled.

For more information on NWTF fund-raising banquets, contact your NWTF Regional Director or call (800) THE-NWTF.

Nursing Service Fundraiser DinnerMarseilles American Legion and Marseilles Nursing Service Board are hosting the 5th Annual Nursing Service Fundraiser on March 23, 2013 at the American Legion on Rutland Street. The event runs from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The cost for tickets is $10/adults, $6/kids 10 years and under. Roast Pork Dinner with all the trimmings will be served along with 24 different homemade desserts. There will be a $100 drawing at 7:30 p.m. from dinner ticket stubs. Tickets are on sale at Nursing Service, or by calling 815-795-4332 or 815-795-0455. Two quilts were made by Shirley Mills and daughter Cathy Wright to raffle off at this event. Come spend an enjoyable evening with friends and family.

In Our COmmunIty

Lions Club Fish FryThe Marseilles Lions Club will hold its Fish Fry every Friday evening during Lent from 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Menu includes : Icelandic Cod, Pollack, Shrimp, and more with fried or baked options.

The Lions Club is located at 511 Commercial Street in Marseilles.

Send your community news and events to:connected@mtco.com, or mail it to us at 244 Lincoln St., Marseilles, IL 61341, Attn: Connected Magazine.

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Play Games on your TV. Relax on your couch and play games on your TV! Just press the Yellow button on your remote to open My Apps, then Arrow down to Games and press OK. Games include: Memory, Minesweeper, Solitaire, Spider Solitaire and Sudoku.

When viewing the game on your TV, press the Info button on the remote control for instructions and how to play. Press the Red, Green, Yellow and Blue buttons on your remote to control actions.

Share Photos with Family and Friends via Flickr Photo Sharing Service. Set up access to your friends and family Flickr accounts to share fun photos, graduation pictures, vacations and more -- all on the full screen of your TV! Not using Flickr? No problem, it’s very easy to set up a free account.

Info Center. View various categories of up-to-date Internet News Feeds on your TV while watching your current program.

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MTCO Tech Support at 800-859-6826. Access to new features limited to DVR and Model

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Easter Egg HuntThe 2013 Easter Egg hunt will be March 23, 2013 starting at 12:00 p.m. at Illini State Park. We ask anyone that wishes to participate please be parked by at least 11:45 a.m. to allow time to get to the designated area for your particular age group. In years past it has taken some time to find parking and we would not want any children to miss out on the fun. Finding a golden egg will win you one of 4 Easter baskets!

Baskets can also be won in the raffle drawing for ages up to twelve. Hot dogs are provided after the hunt has completed.

The Recreation Board would like to thank Boomin DJ for providing music for this event, and to the volunteers that assist in keeping things running smoothly. Send a message to the board through the website http://www.marseillesrecboard.org.

Get Your Dancing Shoes OnTake Dance Lessons for the Waltz, Fox Trot and Swing with

Art and Connie Rick at the Marseilles Elementary School Cafeteria. Dance sessions will be held every Wednesday evening from April 3, 2013 until May 1, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The cost is $25.00 per couple for this five week session and you must register and prepay by March 29, 2013. Please pick up your forms and send in your payment to the Marseilles City Hall, 209 Lincoln Street in Marseilles. Checks should be made out to City of Marseilles Recreation Board.

If you have any questions, please call Marseilles City Hall at 815-795-2133 or Judi Johnson at 815-795-4227.

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