Connected Magazine - MTCO Communications

September 2011
Magazine
Serving Metamora & Germantown Hills
Meet Your Heroes Event
Sept. 10, 2011
See page 7 for details
Community Calendar
of Events Inside
A Community Publication
Provided By MTCO Communications
MTCO Communications
220 N. Menard Street
Metamora, IL 61548
On The Cover:
Let the Games Begin!
Summer is now in the rear view
mirror! Seasonal change always
happens in central Illinois
whether we are ready or not,
and fall is one of the best season
changes this area has to offer.
With the kids back in school, the
farmers harvesting the fields,
the trees turning magnificient
colors, the new television TV
series beginning, and Metamora
Redbirds kicking off the football
season adds to the excitement
that fall brings.
Starting this season, Redbird
Replay, a locally produced
Metamora football TV program,
will be broadcast exclusively on
MTCO’s digiMAX IPTV service on
channel 400 (410 HD). digiMAX
Sports has
teamed up
with Mark
Goodyear
and Scott
Ke r k e r
to
bring
you all of the Redbird football
games replayed on Wednesday
evenings at 7:00 p.m. Every
game now will be recorded and
broadcast in High Definition
(HD) using the latest technology
in IPTV service that MTCO
provides to the Metamora and
Germantown Hills community.
With the continued support of
local business (see back cover),
digiMAX Sports will add even
more thrills and nostalgia to
the Redbird Replay with Classic
Matchups from the past being
showcased on Sunday evenings
at 7:00 p.m. Games from the
past, like the 1975 and the 2007
State Championship games,
or the 1996 Normal semi-final
game will be aired. If you don’t
have DVR service, each classic
matchup will also be replayed
periodically throughout the
year. Give us a call or visit www.
mtco.com for more details on
which classic games will be
aired.
With the launch of our new
digiMAX Sports TV channel,
we are working hard to bring
other local sports and venues
of the community to televise
on our community channel 400
(410 HD). Also new this year,
the Germantown Grille and
Kouri’s Grille & Bar will both be
broadcasting the Friday Night
Redbird Replays. Enjoy the game
with food and friends. Let’s Go
Birds!
Continuing with the football
theme, MTCO is introducing
the NFL RedZone to its channel
lineup in September 2011.
Local Fireman Jason Jones having fun with
area children at a past Meet Your Heroes event
in Metamora. See page seven of this issue
for more details on the upcoming Meet Your
Heroes day on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011.
For more information about our services,
please visit
www.mtco.com
or scan this QR code with your
smart phone.
MTCO Communications
220 N. Menard Street
Metamora, Illinois 61548
309-367-4197
President & CEO
Glenn Rauh
Vice President & CFO
Ann Dickerson
Wireless Operations Manager
Editor - Connected Magazine
Bob Becraft
Marketing Manager
Editor - Connected Magazine
Kip DuBois
Connected Magazine is published monthly by MTCO Communications
with corporate office located at 220 North Menard Street, Metamora,
Illinois, 61548. The publication is intended for use of the residents of
Metamora and Germantown Hills.
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Entertainment & Technology
Two culinary reservations can be made
starting this fall on The Hallmark Channel
Emeril’s Table Premieres Sept. 26
Hallmark Channel’s new daytime entry, Emeril’s Table,
featuring Chef Emeril Lagasse, will debut Monday,
September 26th at 10:00am CST. This daily program
showcases Lagasse in his element, sharing his love for food
with five lucky guests seated at his chef’s table.
Chef Emeril gives cooking lessons to a wide range of visitors:
from newlyweds, to fire fighters and vegetarians. He will
be answering culinary questions and food dilemmas, and
also share fresh, fun ideas,
recipes, tips, and techniques.
Season Two
Premiere of Martha Bakes
A Hallmark original series, Martha Bakes, premieres on
Monday, September 26th at 10:30am CST. This half-hour
series is the first to feature Martha teaching one specific
culinary discipline. What distinguishes the series from other
baking-related shows is that each installment, covering
themes such as cookies or pizza, begins with a recipe’s
basic foundation and then demonstrates how the addition
of certain ingredients or a new technique can create not
just one, but multiple recipes (The Hallmark Channel).
National Geographic Channel to
Air 9/11 Specials
With the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist
attacks approaching, National Geographic Channel
has two specials set to air Monday, September 6, 2011.
Giuliani’s 9/11 will air at 8:00pm and features NYC Mayor
Rudolph Giuliani as he looks back on the events that
took place on September 11th. Witness: DC will air
immediately following at 9:00pm. This special looks back
on the attack on Washington DC on
9/11. Both specials include video
coverage of the day’s horrific events.
Tips to Improve your Wireless
Signal at Home
If you are encountering a wireless signal in
your home that has slowed down or you are
experiencing signal drops, here are a few tips to
consider.
There may be a new wireless router in the
neighborhood that is causing interference. If that’s
the case just change the channel the router is on
and your problem may go away. Most routers come
with three channels: 1, 6 and 11. How to change
the channel varies from one router to another so
check your router’s manual for instructions.
Consider the position of your router. It should
be placed as centrally to the location of your
networked gear as possible. If you’re using
802.11b, r, or n equipment on the 2.4GHz band,
try to keep the router away from potential sources
of interference, such as microwaves and some
cordless phones. Bluetooth also runs on the
2.4GHz band. Think to yourself if furniture has
been moved recently. A bookshelf full of CD’s can
cause interference.
Setting up a security key on your wireless router
is important to protect privacy but also to keep
bandwidth thieves away.
Finally, if you are stretching the limits of your
wireless signal in your home, you may want to
consider replacing your router’s built-in antenna
with a third-party one which will send out a more
powerful signal. Such products are available in two
flavors: Omnidirectional antennas broadcast the
signal in all directions, while directional antennas
let you focus on a problem area. (Note that not all
router antennas can be replaced so check to make
sure it is an option for your router.)
If your router does not support replacement
antennas, investing in a repeater might help.
This is basically a device that you position on
the outskirts of your existing router coverage; it
receives, amplifies, and rebroadcasts the signal to
extend the range. (PCWorld Answer Line)
Keep up with Entertainment and Technology news. Add MTCO to your Facebook and Twitter groups
and visit www.mtco.com and click on “MTCO News” on the right section of the webpage.
The excitement has begun!
Let’s all have a great year
and drive safely.
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Channel 529
25
27
Metamora Village
Board Meeting 7pm
20
Metamora Area Business
Association Monthly Meeting
11:30am
13
Metamora Village
Board Meeting 7pm
6
Redbird Replay
on digiMAX @ 7:00pm
28
Redbird Replay
on digiMAX @ 7:00pm
21
Redbird Replay
on digiMAX @ 7:00pm
14
Metamora Park
Board Meeting 7pm
Redbird Replay
on digiMAX @ 7:00pm
7
Channel 565
8
Channel 564
29
Germantown Hills
Village Board Meeting 6pm
22
Germantown Hills Chamber
of Commerce Meeting
12pm
15
Germantown Hills
Village Board Meeting 6pm
5 more crystal-clear HD channels recently added to
26
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
7:30am
12
11
MTHS Fall Play
Phantom Tollbooth
2pm
5
4
1
Channel 570
3
Metamora Farmers Market
on the Square 8am-Noon
Homecoming Dance
Metamora High
24
MTHS Fall Play
Phantom Tollbooth
7pm
Metamora Farmers Market
on the Square 8am-Noon
17
Meet Your Heroes
Metamora Village Square
Noon-3pm
Metamora Farmers Market
on the Square 8am-Noon
10
Metamora Farmers Market
on the Square 8am-Noon
Channel 553
age
Expanded Pack
30
Metamora High
Homecoming VS Dunlap
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16
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Exclusive Home of Redbird Football & Classics MTCO’s NEW Local Channel on digiMAX TV will be replaying 2011 Metamora Redbird football games on Wednesday evenings at 7pm the week following the game on digiMAX channel 400 (HD channel 410). Classic Matchups from the past like the 1975 & 2007 State Championship games and the ’96 Normal semifinal will also be aired on Sunday evenings at 7pm (starting date and replay dates TBD). All on the NEW digiMAX Local TV Channel for local sports and community events. SPECIAL REDBIRD REPLAY OFFER Sign up for digiMAX Double or Triple Play services and receive a $50.00 certificate to redeem at the REDBIRD EXPRESS MART in Metamora Plus...First 50 customers to sign-up will receive a free Redbird Cowbell
Hurry! Offer ends Sept. 30, 2011. Mention this flyer when signing up. 1‐yr. Agreement required. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Service available in most areas of Germantown Hills & Metamora. Call, stop by or visit www.mtco.com for more details. MTCO Communications 220 N Menard St, Metamora, IL 61548 367.4197 800.859.MTCO(6826) www.mtco.com In Our Community
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
Featuring Guest Speaker Miss America 2011 Teresa
Scanlan
The Germantown Hills Chamber of Commerce and Metamora
Area Business Association are hosting the Mayor’s Prayer
Breakfast on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 7:30am at
the Metamora Fields Clubhouse.
Join us for a morning of
fellowship and prayer honoring Germantown Hills Mayor Kenny
Mitchell and Metamora Mayor Bill Belshaw.
Tickets are $30
per person and can be purchased at the
the Germantown Hills Heartland Bank.
Featured guest speaker is Miss America
2011 Teresa Scanlan (pictured).
Miss
Scanlan has an unique story as she is a 17year old from Nebraska that was homeschooled and is is one of seven children.
She played the piano during competition,
is the youngest Miss America in over 75
years, and her platform is tackling eating
disorders. She hopes to attend law school,
become a judge and eventually a politician,
according to the Miss America website.
Metamora Fields Ribbon
Cutting
Metamora Fields Golf Club hosted a ribbon
cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of all
18 golf holes with members of the Metamora
Area Business Association (MABA) on August
9, 2011. Among those present from Metamora
Fields were owners Jim and Carol Ring and Kevin
Br ink man,
along with
Director
of Events
Lisa Miller.
Metamora
Fields
is
located
at
801
Progress
S t r e e t
in Metamora and recently updated
their
dining
hours
of
operation:
Last year, the Miss America Organization
and its state and local organizations made available more than
$45 million in cash and scholarships for educational assistance.
Lunch: 7 days a week 11am-3pm
Dinner: Wed. - Sat. 5pm-9pm
Sunday Brunch: 10am-2pm
Meet Your Heroes
Fundraiser for the Metamora Volunteer Fire Department
The Metamora Area Business Association and the Metamora Fire Department is
holding its 4th annual Meet Your Heroes event on Saturday, September 10, 2011 from
12:00pm - 3:00pm at the town square in Metamora. Everyone is invited to enjoy food,
fun, and exciting events like the hose fight competition. All proceeds wil go to benefit
the Metamora Fire Department.
• Grilled Pork Chop sandwiches, hot dogs, pork and beans, chips and drink
• Professional and non-professional Hose Fight Competitions
(Applications available at Heartland Bank in Metamora)
• Face painting and hair feathering by Salon 7
• Meet the fire fighters and let the kids see and get inside the fire truck!
• Raffle Tickets - 1st Prize: $1000.00! Plus other prizes. 1 for $5 or 5 for $20
(Raffle tickets available the day of the event, or in advance at Heartland Bank in Metamora,
or any MABA member)
• Open Car Show Invitational
Do you have some community news to share with the residents of Metamora and Germantown Hills?
Send it to [email protected], or mail it to us at 220 N. Menard St., Metamora, IL 61548, Attn: Connected Magazine.
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Special thanks to the outstanding businesses below for helping underwrite the Metamora
Redbird Football Replay, along with our other sponsors: Bill Christ/Country Financial, Kaufmann
Chiropractic, Kouri’s Grille & Bar, Mason Funeral Homes, McDonald’s, Metamora Fields, Metamora
IGA, PA Atherton Construction, Redbird Express Mart, Sunbelt Rentals, The Flame Family Restaurant.
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Germantown Hills, IL 61548
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