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1 October 2013 Serving Metamora & Germantown Hills Magazine digimax Reaching New Heights October Calendar of Events See Inside A Community Publication Provided By MTCO Communications MTCO Communications 220 N. Menard Street Metamora, IL 61548

2 Customer Satisfaction Soars With digimax MTCO continues to strive to new levels of service for our customers everyday. With our digimax service now reaching more people than ever in the Metamora and Germantown Hills areas, our customers have become very satisfied with the service that we provide. At the MTCO offices we have received a lot of c u s t o m e r f e e d b a c k s t a t i n g what a great job we do. From our o u t s i d e c r e w w o r k i n g in the t r e n c h e s, to our customer service representatives and our service technicians, our customers are letting us know just how happy they are with us. We truly thank everyone for all the great feedback we have received, and MTCO will keep pushing the limits to provide you with the best technology and entertainment available. The MTCO local channel (400/410HD) is now in full swing with Redbird Replay! This season, we have added Redbird Soccer to the line up. You can check out the schedule of new Redbird Replays on the next page. Look for other local content in the guide that we have recorded for your enjoyment too. digimax Sports has added more Redbird Classics Football shows to the lineup. These are great shows produced by Scott Kerker along with Coach Pat Ryan. If you We are enjoying the TV, its set up is very similar to the Direct TV that we had. Looking forward to getting the dish off the top of the house. -Diane Burnham...one thing we have always liked about MTCO... friendly courteous and competent people at all stations... -Bruce & Barb Miers have not seen any of these shows, stay tuned to the guide as these shows will be replayed m a n y times. W i t h our digimax service you can also check out local weather conditions on channel 401/411-HD. This local weather channel is programmed to serve the Metamora and Germantown Hills area, but includes some national weather conditions also. If you are currently enjoying digimax services, we thank you for your support. If you you are interested in our service, please call our friendly office staff today and get Connected! On The Cover A great aerial picture taken in August 2013 of the Village of Metamora. Photo courtesy of C.L. Burger, owner of Eye of the Hawk Aerial Photography. He can be contacted at (309) For more information about our services, please visit or scan this QR code with your smart phone. MTCO Communications 220 N. Menard Street Metamora, 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 220 North Menard Street, Metamora, Illinois, The publication is intended for use of the residents of Metamora and Germantown Hills. 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 (309) or Copyright 2013 MTCO Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.

3 Entertainment & Technology Redbird Replay October Broadcasts FOOTBALL Date Opponent Broadcast Oct. 4 Pekin Oct. 9 Oct. 11 Morton Oct. 16 Oct. 18 Washington Oct. 23 Oct. 25 Limestone Oct. 30 VOLLEYBALL Date Opponent Broadcast Oct. 8 East Peoria Oct. 11 Oct. 15 Pekin Oct. 18 Oct. 22 Washington Oct. 25 Oct. 24 Limestone Oct. 29 SOCCER Date Opponent Broadcast Oct. 1 Morton Oct. 4 The games are initially broadcasted on the above dates, and they will be shown again many times after that date. Check the TV Guide on your television for other future replays of the games. We broadcast other local events on this channel also (400/410HD). New Channel Rebrandings FOX rebranded its FOX Soccer Channel to FXX in early September. digimax customers with the Expanded package can now see FXX on channel 313/474HD. FXX targets adults in the range with original drama series and movies, with an emphasis on a safe, cool place where we can chill with friends. Hit series include It s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The League. The Style Channel rebranded to Esquire Network on September 23, 2013, and will keep Style s digimax channels 46/540HD. Esquire Network will cater content to today s upscale male audience and include new shows such as Brew Dogs, The Getaway and How I Rock It. TV Premiers in October Halloween Wars - Oct. 6 at 8:00p.m. on Food Network (68/536HD). Back for a third hair-raising season with four frightening episodes. Five teams create heart-stopping Halloween themed displays out of pumpkin, cake and sugar and one team is eliminated each week. Signed, Sealed & Delivered - Oct. 12 at 8:00p.m. on Hallmark Channel (49/574HD). From the producers of Touched By An Angel, comes a comedic drama about a group of intrepid mail detectives who will deliver every lost letter to its owner just when the recipient needs it most. Overhaulin -Oct. 1 at 8:00p.m. on Velocity (552HD) This first of five episodes will feature a car that Chip Foose and his team transform into a custom showpiece for a surprised and grateful owner, such as an Iraq war veteran who can drive his muscle car again after it is rebuilt with hand controls. Don t Let Your Guard Down Below are a few quick reminders to continue to protect yourself from being a target to spammers: If you receive an that appears to be from a company you do business with that asks you to validate any personal details of your account do not respond. Call the company directly to verify its legitimacy. Never respond to spam or click on links to unsubscribe. These frequently contain code that identifies your address. Valid addresses are valuable to spammers since the spammers frequently sell the addresses. Always remember that if you receive an that looks suspicious or you do not recognize the sender it is better to be safe and delete the message. Make sure your anti-virus software is up to date. Keep up with Entertainment and Technology news. Add MTCO to your Facebook and Twitter groups and visit and click on MTCO News on the right section of the webpage.

4 Photo courtesy of C.L. Burger, owner of Eye of the Hawk Aerial Photography. He can be contacted at (309)

5 Metamora Park Board Mtg Village Hall 7pm Pancake & Sausage Breakfast St. Mary of Lourdes 7am - noon Snyder Village Choir Concert SV Center at 2pm American Legion Post Meeting 7:30pm Metamora Village Board Meeting 7pm Metamora Area Business Association Meeting 11:30am Germantown Hills Garden Club Make & Take Potpourri GH Comm. Ctr. at 6:30pm American Legion Auxiliary Meeting 7:30pm Germantown Hills Garden Club Make & Take Potpourri GH Comm. Ctr. at 6:30pm Germantown Hills Village Board Meeting 6pm Germantown Hills Chamber of Commerce Meeting 12pm MTHS Marching Band Invitational at Malone Field 3pm MGS Board Meeting at 7pm COLUMBUS DAY Metamora Village Board Meeting 7pm Germantown Hills Planning Comm. 7pm GHMS Board Meeting Middle School Library 7pm GHMS Choir/Band Concert MTHS Auditorium 7pm MTHS Fall Band Concert MTHS Auditorium 7pm Willow Creek HOA Board Mtg. Metamora Village Hall 7pm Germantown Hills Village Board Meeting 6pm Germantown Hills Fire Department Fire-Rescue Challenge Race/Walk & Halloween Costume Contest/Party MGS PTO Meeting Middle School Library 6:30pm MTHS Fall Choral Concert MTHS Auditorium 7pm See the most exciting plays--as they happen. Every touchdown from every game, every Sunday throughout the regular season for only $45. Call MTCO digimax to subscribe

6 In Our Community Metamora Park District Activities Signs of Fall - Explore the woods at Black Partridge Park with our Director/Outdoor Educator, Christy Ganson, as you experience the sights, sounds, and scents of fall. The hike is for all ages and will be on Sat., October 12, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Price is $2.00 per participant. Meet at the back pavilion near the baseball field at Black Partridge Park. Nature Play - New for preschoolers and toddlers! This is a monthly, nature-based program which meets at the Community Center and, weather permitting, also will go outside to the park. Children (ages 2-5) and an adult will meet at the Center one Friday each month from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for fun, hands-on nature activities. We will explore bugs, trees, nuts, and birds this fall. Dates are Sept. 27, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, and Dec. 6. Price is $15.00 per child for all four sessions or $4.00 per session. Silver Hikes - These walks are for ages 50+. We ll do a little stretching, some walking, and learn a little bit about the great outdoors along the way! Our hikes can be modified for different fitness levels. Hikes are once a week on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. starting Sept. 16 through Oct. 21. No hike on Columbus Day. Hikes are $2 each. Please register for your first hike. Contact Director/Outdoor Educator, Christy Ganson, at director@metamoraparks.org with any questions. We can also arrange field trips for schools, boy and girl scouts, and homeschool groups. Gospel Choir Performance The Snyder Village Choir concert this fall will be an encore performance of their most memorable moments. It will be a light-hearted review of the songs they sang and the things they have done over the past ten years. It s music with a message in their unique way. This special 10th Anniversary Concert is open to the public and will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 6, There is no charge to attend. Halloween Contest and Race On October 26, 2013, the Germantown Hills Fire Department will be hosting a 5K Race, Kids Halloween Costume Contest and Party, and a celebration of their 50th anniversary. Registration forms and details for the The Fire-Rescue Challenge 5,000 Meter/3.1mile Run/Walk and 0.66 mile Kids Fun Run can be picked up at the Germantown Hills Fire Department and online at www. germantownhillsfd.com/communityevents.html. Entrants are encouraged to register before race day. All runners receive a free pancake breakfast after the race and all entries postmarked by October 7th receive a shirt. Registration for the 7th Annual Halloween Costume Contest is from 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. with judging to begin at 5:45 p.m. Come out and enjoy food and drinks, a pumpkin carving contest (drop off at 2:00 p.m.), Flint the Fire Truck, and fun and games for the kids. MYSA Basketball Registrations It s not too late to register for MYSA Basketball! Registration forms are available online at mysa.mghsports. org. Students in 1st grade may participate in the instructional league and students in 2nd through 8th grade may participate in In-House leagues. Registration for these leagues are open until Saturday, October 19, Travel leagues are available for students in 3rd through 5th grades and league rosters are wrapping up by September 29, However, if there is space available on a team, registrations will be accepted up to October 19.

7 SAVE with Bundled Pricing starting at $99/mo. Fall into savings with MTCO. Act now for 3 months of FREE DVR Service! Pancake & Sausage Breakfast The St. Mary of Lourdes Men s Club will hold their Pancake & Sausage Breakfast from 7:00 a.m - noon on Sunday, October 6, The breakfast will be held at St. Mary of Lourdes Parish Center on 424 Lourdes Church Road. To pre-order bulk/link sausage contact Bill Kessling at by September 29th. Sausage orders can be picked up the day of the breakfast from 7:00 a.m. - noon. 33rd Annual Band Invitational On Saturday, October 12, 2013, marching bands will envelope the Village of Metamora with band members, directors, parents and marching band enthusiasts. For 33 years, Metamora bands have hosted marching bands from throughout Illinois and the Midwest, featuring a fascinating blend of artistic movement, a variety of musical styles from classical to original compositions, and colors that wow audiences of young and old. Returning to the show and always a showstopper is the Rich Central Marching Band, a traditional southern-style, show-style band! This year, Metamora bands have teamed up with the Midwest Percussion Cooperative to present a drum line competition featuring all of the percussion sections from the competing bands. The drum line portion of the day will run side by side with the field portion. The Metamora invitational is actually two competitions in one. Smaller bands begin the show competing with bands of similar size, and like their larger counter parts, are awarded a Grand Champion for the smaller classes. The show begins at 3:00 p.m., with the Metamora Redbird Marching Band taking the field at 9:00 p.m. Tickets prices are $5 for adults, $3 senior citizens, and $2 for students. For more information call x570. New customers only. Offer good through 10/31/13. FAST, RELIABLE 10Mb/2Mb INTERNET FREE Install to 1 computer* FREE Wireless Router* Stream, upload and share FASTER Flexible Speed Upgrades up to 25Mb! - Add 5Mb of download speed for $5/mo. BETTER PICTURE. BETTER SOUND. FREE HD to first TV* FREE Install up to 4 TV s* Single TV & Whole-Home DVR Manage DVR Recordings when away from home 115 HD Channels (40 more than cable)! ULTRA-CLEAR CONVERSATIONS FREE UNLIMITED Long Distance* FREE CallerID on your TV* FREE Calling Feature Package* Access Voice Mail when away from home MTCO Communications 220 N Menard St., IL MTCO(6826) *Limited time offer. 1-yr. agreement required for all discounts. Not available in all areas. Monthly rates are standard, non-promotional rates. Free installation up to 4 TV s, $60 per TV after first 4. More complex installs may require additional fees. A high-definition TV is required to view HDTV signals. All free and leased installed MTCO equipment (set top boxes, adapters, etc.) remain property of MTCO and must be returned at cancellation or unreturned equipment fee will apply. Location may determine max number of TV s allowed. Actual speeds may vary. Unlimited long distance calling for residential service and continental U.S. only. Cannot be used for business purposes such as telemarketing, broadcast faxes, etc. MTCO may restrict or cancel service if inconsistent with residential voice usage. Federal, state and local taxes, governmental regulatory fees and surcharges, if any, are additional. Other charges, conditions, requirements and restrictions may apply. Offer may not be combined with any other offer and is non-transferrable. Do you have some community news to share with the residents of Metamora and Germantown Hills? Send it to connected@mtco.com, or mail it to us at 220 N. Menard St., Metamora, IL 61548Attn: Connected Magazine.

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