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1 May 2013 Serving Marseilles Magazine HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Connected Magazine Community Calendar of Events Inside A Community Publication Provided By MTCO Communications MTCO Communications 244 Lincoln Street Marseilles, IL 61341

Beginning Our 3rd Year With Connected Magazine It s hard to believe that Connected Magazine is now entering our 3rd year of printing. It has been a very fun and interesting journey along the way.

The past 2 years we have shared community activities, meetings and events that are happening all around us everyday.

It has been humbling for us to see the participation from all the people that send us information to be included in the monthly issues of Connected Magazine.

Of course, we also use this magazine to keep Marseilles informed of the great local services that we offer at MTCO Communications.

The magazine has helped us reach out to everybody in the area about our company and about many of the activities happening throughout the month.

This award validates the hard work and efforts put forth by Bob Becraft and Kip DuBois, the coeditors of this magazine.

Stay tuned to Connected Magazine to find out. It is basically a print in progress that is evolving along with our community and our local company of MTCO.

2 Beginning Our 3rd Year With Connected Magazine It s hard to believe that Connected Magazine is now entering our 3rd year of printing. It has been a very fun and interesting journey along the way. We have met and connected with many people in the community and help to share their news or events of local interest. The past 2 years we have shared community activities, meetings and events that are happening all around us everyday. This magazine has provided a calendar listing these events for you to use throughout the month as a planner or a reminder of the many things our town provides. It has been humbling for us to see the participation from all the people that send us information to be included in the monthly issues of Connected Magazine. This publication has allowed us to archive some great moments in time with our magazine cover pictures and calendar photos featuring local scenery, landmarks and people. Of course, we also use this magazine to keep Marseilles informed of the great local services that we offer at MTCO Communications. We offer a state of the art television network, phone service and Internet that keep our customers entertainment and communication needs top notch, as we have done since The magazine has helped us reach out to everybody in the area about our company and about many of the activities happening throughout the month. In July 2012, Connected Magazine and MTCO C o m m u n i c a t i o n s received an award from OPASTCO, which is a national independent telephone association. This award validates the hard work and efforts put forth by Bob Becraft and Kip DuBois, the coeditors of this magazine. It is also an insight for our customers and noncustomers of what you can expect from MTCO Communications. We strive to do it the best way possible every time. So what is coming in the future? Stay tuned to Connected Magazine to find out. It is basically a print in progress that is evolving along with our community and our local company of MTCO. We live, work and play here in the area, and are very proud to be part of Marseilles. Thank you for supporting this magazine over the past 2 years, and an even bigger thank you for choosing MTCO as your local service provider for TV, phone and internet services! On The Cover Connected Magazine celebrates our 2nd year of printing. May 2011 was our first magazine issue introduced to the community. We thank everybody for the tremendous support of the magazine, and of MTCO Communications as your local provider. For more information about our services, please visit or scan this QR code with your smart phone. MTCO Communications 244 Lincoln Street Marseilles, Illinois President & CEO Glenn Rauh 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, 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 or connected@mtco.com. If you have questions or concerns regarding your services, please contact our Customer Service Representatives at or Copyright 2013 MTCO Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. We ve got you covered from anywhere with Remote DVR & Remote Voice Mail Access! From any PC or laptop with access to the Internet, you can: View your Channel Guide and DVR Library to schedule your favorite shows to your home DVR. Click and Listen to home voice mail messages. Message is attached in sent directly to you. Call MTCO today at to get started! FREE for all digimax customers with DVR service and/or voice mail.

Entertainment & Technology May TV Premieres North America This seven-episode series premieres Sunday, May 19 at 8:00 p.m. CST and runs weekly through June 16.

deserts, incredible arrays of elusive animals, extreme storms, and more.

Alaska: The Last Frontier Viewers are introduced to the Kilcher family that has lived on their homestead for four generations.

for preparation for the harsh Alaskan winters. Premieres Sunday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. CST on digimax Discovery Channel 61 / 546 HD. Spy vs.

Interviews with CIA, FBI, KGB and M16 vets give spell-binding narratives, recreations and a hands-on taste of spy gadgets and tactics

Smoked It s BBQ Pitmasters with a twist!

Premieres on Monday, May 27 at 8:00 p.m. CST on digimax Destination America channel 100 / 547 HD.

After growing up at Smith Mountain Lake in rural Virginia, Sara moves to Los Angeles but returns to help with arrangements for the death

Take Caution When Posting Kids Pictures Online The biggest concern people have about posting pictures of their kids online is that a

This is definitely a possibility, but isn t very likely that someone would figure out your address and travel cross country to hunt them

Pedophiles do download pictures to keep and share. If that alone makes you uncomfortable, don t post the pictures online.

An American family discovered that a holiday picture they posted online was being used as a storefront ad in the Czech Republic (as

A similar story told about a teenage girl who found out she was used in an advertisement for Virgin Mobile on the other side of the world.

3 Entertainment & Technology May TV Premieres North America This seven-episode series premieres Sunday, May 19 at 8:00 p.m. CST and runs weekly through June 16. This incredible television event is narrated by Tom Selleck and covers journeys up close to the upper reaches of snow-capped mountains, deserts, incredible arrays of elusive animals, extreme storms, and more. The finale reveals viewer s choices of the top North American landmarks and destinations. On digimax Discovery Channel 61 / 546 HD. Alaska: The Last Frontier Viewers are introduced to the Kilcher family that has lived on their homestead for four generations. These men and women live off the land, spending limited months of summer and fall gardening, hunting and preparing their animal s safety for preparation for the harsh Alaskan winters. Premieres Sunday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. CST on digimax Discovery Channel 61 / 546 HD. Spy vs. Spy True tales of high-stakes spy games from agents who risked their lives. Interviews with CIA, FBI, KGB and M16 vets give spell-binding narratives, recreations and a hands-on taste of spy gadgets and tactics from the days of the Cold War. Premieres Monday, May 27 at 9:00 p.m. CST on digimax Military Channel 90. Smoked It s BBQ Pitmasters with a twist! A top pitmaster in the country goes head to head with Pitmaster Judges in a smoke-off for the ultimate bragging rights in BBQ. Premieres on Monday, May 27 at 8:00 p.m. CST on digimax Destination America channel 100 / 547 HD. Lake Effects This Hallmark Channel premiere will air on Friday, May 10 at 8:00 p.m. CST on digimax channel 49 / 574 HD. After growing up at Smith Mountain Lake in rural Virginia, Sara moves to Los Angeles but returns to help with arrangements for the death of her father. With a group of local oddballs, the family spends a week at the lake filled with adventure, tears and laughter. Take Caution When Posting Kids Pictures Online The biggest concern people have about posting pictures of their kids online is that a pedophile or stalker is going to hunt down their kids. This is definitely a possibility, but isn t very likely that someone would figure out your address and travel cross country to hunt them down. A more realistic concern for parents is people looking at the pictures and downloading them. Pedophiles do download pictures to keep and share. If that alone makes you uncomfortable, don t post the pictures online. Also, your pictures can be used by other people as their own. An American family discovered that a holiday picture they posted online was being used as a storefront ad in the Czech Republic (as reported by CBS). A similar story told about a teenage girl who found out she was used in an advertisement for Virgin Mobile on the other side of the world. While this isn t a very big problem, parents should take it into consideration. Moral of this story is that the odds of your kids being harmed physically by posting these pictures are very low. But if you are uncomfortable with people you don t know viewing your photos, don t upload them to the internet. National Memorial Day Concert Join co-hosts Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise for a night of remembrance featuring a mix of dramatic readings, documentary footage, and an all-star lineup of musical artists performing with the National Symphony Orchestra. Live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. On digimax WTTW channel 11 / 505 HD. Keep up with Entertainment and Technology news. Add MTCO to your Facebook and Twitter groups and check out MTCO News on the right secton of the webpage.

4 Marseilles Youth Sports Opening Day Ceremony April 2013

28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Marseilles Lions Club Meeting 6:30 pm Marseilles Nursing Service Clinic 8:30am - noon Marseilles City Council Meeting at City Hall 6pm

list at City Hall) IVCellular Parking Lot 8am - 1pm Scholarship Breakfast St.

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Marseilles Rotary Every Monday at Noon Marseilles Elementary School Board Meeting 7pm Blood Drive - First 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Marseilles Rotary

City Council Meeting at City Hall 6pm Potluck Lunch/Bingo American Legion at Noon Congregational Church Noon - 5pm Milton Pope Graduation 7pm Mareseilles Elementary

5 Marseilles Lions Club Meeting 6:30 pm Marseilles Nursing Service Clinic 8:30am - noon Marseilles City Council Meeting at City Hall 6pm Spay-It-Forward Wine Tasting Fundraiser Bud s Tap 5pm - 8pm Salad Bar Luncheon First Congregational Church 11am - 1:15pm Marseilles Electronic Recycling (Accepted items list at City Hall) IVCellular Parking Lot 8am - 1pm Scholarship Breakfast St. Joseph s Catholic Church 7:45am - noon Concealed Carry Course American Legion 10am Marseilles American Legion Veteran Poppy Days Marseilles Rotary Every Monday at Noon Marseilles Rotary Every Monday at Noon Marseilles Elementary School Board Meeting 7pm Blood Drive - First Marseilles Rotary Every Monday at Noon Marseilles American Legion Auxiliary Unit #235 Meeting 7pm National Veterans Awareness Ride 9:30am Marseilles Lions Club Meeting 6:30 pm Marseilles City Council Meeting at City Hall 6pm Potluck Lunch/Bingo American Legion at Noon Congregational Church Noon - 5pm Milton Pope Graduation 7pm Mareseilles Elementary Graduation 7pm Marseilles Townwide Garage Sale 8am - 3pm Marseilles American Legion Veteran Poppy Days Breakfast with the Soldiers Marseilles Lodge #417 8am - noon Pancake Breakfast at American Legion 8am - Noon Ottawa High School Graduation 7pm

In Our Community Breakfast with the Soldiers The Marseilles Masonic Lodge #417 and Cornbelt AMBUCS is sponsoring a benefit breakfast to help disabled children attain an accessible bike.

A raffle will also be held by Cornbelt. Come out and support a tremendous cause! Call 815-883-1957 with any questions.

Cost is $10.00 per person and snacks will be available. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Spay-It-Forward in Marseilles. Scholarship Breakfast St.

00/family for an All You Can Eat breakfast.

6 In Our Community Breakfast with the Soldiers The Marseilles Masonic Lodge #417 and Cornbelt AMBUCS is sponsoring a benefit breakfast to help disabled children attain an accessible bike. This breakfast with all the fixings will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Marseilles Lodge #417, 172 West Washington Street in Marseilles. A raffle will also be held by Cornbelt. Come out and support a tremendous cause! Call with any questions. Wine Tasting for the Animals Bud s Tap in Marseilles is hosting a fundraiser and wine tasting event on Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Featured wine distributors are Mautino and Euclid. Cost is $10.00 per person and snacks will be available. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Spay-It-Forward in Marseilles. Scholarship Breakfast St. Joseph s Catholic Church is having a Scholarship Breakfast sponsored by the Holy Name Society on Sunday, May 19 from 7:45 a.m. - noon. Tickets are $10.00/individual or $15.00/family for an All You Can Eat breakfast. Marseilles Text Message Emergency Notification System This is an optional service that sends text messages to your cell phone in the case of an urgent community wide emergency. This will help you the citizen in case of a local emergency. To sign-up for these emergency alerts, Text the letters MPD to This service is free. However, your particular cell phone provider and plan may charge you for receiving SMS messages. More information is available in the lobby of the Police station in the form of a flyer. Townwide Garage Sale The Marseilles Townwide Garage Sales are Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Sign up at Marseilles City Hall to get your sale listed on the map for a $5.00 fee. Concealed Carry Course There will be a Concealed Carry Course (Utah) held at the Marseilles American Legion on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Cost is $ for Utah certificate, $20.00 for photo and fingerprinting, and $75.00 for a Florida Training certificate. To sign up, call Greg Stock at or to gls20010@yahoo.com, or call Joel Salz at or to jsalz@gmail.com. Poppy Days The Marseilles American Legion is organizing volunteers to hit the streets to sell poppies the weekend of May 25 and May 26, Purchase a poppy to help support our Veterans! Salad Bar Luncheon Marseilles First Congregational Church will sponsor its 31st Annual Salad Bar Luncheon from 11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Friday, May 3 at the church on 255 E. Bluff St. It is an all you can eat salad buffet. The church is handicapped accessible with ample parking. Tickets are $8.00 and may be purchased at the door. Delivered carry out available to Marseilles only. Orders must be placed by 9:00 a.m. Thursday, May 2. To place a delivery order, call or Carry out includes a slice of ham, roll, chicken salad, fruit salad, dessert salad, slaw or vegetable salad (no choice), potato or pasta salad (no choice), bar cookie and flatware. Tickets are $7.00.

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