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August 2013
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Metamora & Germantown Hills
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August Calendar
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A Community Publication
Provided By MTCO Communications
MTCO Communications
220 N. Menard Street
Metamora, IL 61548
Where Does The Time Go In
Summertime?
Here we are again looking down the
final month of summertime. August
always seems to be a crazy month.
A month where we transition from
summertime fun and vacations to
getting ready to enter the fall mode
of activities. Of course, as you read
this, the summer still has many days of
fun left to experience. August is also
a month for new TV premieres. We
have listed some of them on the next
page along with the channel number
as broadcasted on our digiMAX IPTV
network.
In this issue we have geared up for the
Metamora Football season once again.
digiMAX Sports will be broadcasting
every football game (home and away)
of the Metamora Redbirds on our
broadcast of Redbird Replay. We have
two locations that you can watch the
replay video after the game on Friday
night and through the weekend. They
will be broadcast at the Germantown
Grille and at Kouri’s, which are both
located in Germantown Hills. Check
with them to get the times that
Redbird Replay will be playing.
The other way that you can catch all of
the Redbird football action is to make
sure you are subscribed to digiMAX
IPTV service. digiMAX will broadcast
all of the 2013 football games on our
local content channel (400/410). We
have fantastic local commentators
giving you the play by play action
along with interviews with the coach
and complete stats of the game.
digiMAX will air the game many times
throughout the season along with
the new games every week. Also, you
will find games from last year along
with other high school sports, events
and even grade school and high
school bands and concerts. We even
broadcast some games from years
past from our archived collection of
Metamora sports.
Our local channel is here for
the community. Not too many
communities have their own local
television station to keep connected
with the local events that happen in
their town. Watch us as we expand
the local content channel to include
other events, meetings, and festivities
that are always happening here in our
hometown.
So as we do the last jumps in the
pool and barbeques on the patio, get
yourself ready for all of the fall action
of local sports that digiMAX provides.
Give us a call today and subscribe to
digiMAX TV. You will love our 100%
digital, built from the ground up,
television service. We are the only
provider that brings you local TV
content and a local magazine to keep
you connected with the community.
On The Cover
The Annual 4th of July Parade of
Boats cruising around on White
Oak Lake in Germantown Hills
last month. The boaters decorate
their craft in a patriotic display and
compete for prizes and bragging
rights.
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services, please visit
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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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reproduced without the expressed written permission of the
Publisher.
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copies, contact Bob Becraft or Kip DuBois at 309-367-4197 or
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All rights reserved.
Entertainment & Technology
TV Premieres in August
Phineas & Ferb: Mission Marvel - August 16 at 7:00 p.m. on
Disney (ch. 51/532HD)
Two iconic universes collide when Marvel and Disney characters
team up in this episode in which Marvel Super Heroes SpiderMan, Iron Man, Thor, and Hulk, and the popular animated duo,
Phineas and Ferb, defeat Marvel Super Villains and Dr.
Doofenshmirtz, in an epic battle of good versus evil.
This is the first ever crossover animated television
special for Marvel and Disney characters.
CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock - August 12 at
7:00 p.m. on ABC (ch. 19/500HD).
A star studded showcase of Country Music star artists as they
hit the stage during the four-day celebration that was held in
Nashville in early June.
Breaking Bad - Sunday, August 11 at 8:00 p.m. on AMC (ch.
108/571HD).
Catch the final eight episodes. The series explores
how a fatal cancer diagnosis turns a mild family
man to a kingpin of the drug trade.
Shark Week 2013 - August 4 - August 9 on Discovery Channel
(61/546HD).
Get back in the water with some of these highlights:
Spawn of Jaws - Follow a scientist
on the bring of a breakthrough as he
reveals the life cycle of the Great White
Shark for the first time.
Shark After Dark - New late-night talk
show each evening during Shark Week,
looking at highlight favorites from
Shark Week, shark experts, shark survivors and more.
Return of Jaws - Footage from a robot submarine following Great
White sharks living and hunting off the shores of Cape Cod.
Voodoo Sharks- Bull sharks in the bayous of Louisianna that have
the ability to live in both salt and fresh water.
The Chase - August 6 at 8:00 p.m. on GSN (ch. 104/554HD).
This original series is a one-hour quiz show show
adapted from the British original that pits a team of
four contestants against a resident genius — in this
case Mark Labbett, one of the original “Chasers” in
the UK version. Brooke Burns will host the series. Its
lead-in will be the Apolo Anton Ohno-hosted Minute To Win It.
Red Flags
Internet scams are now something we encounter
every day. Without your full attention it is easy for
scammers to obtain your email contacts and even
personal information. Here are some scams that
should set off red flags when you see them.
From free smartphones to tablets, most of these
promotions are fraudulent. Ads ask for personal
information or ask you to download a program to
be eligible for the free item. If you supply them with
this they now have the access to information that
can aid them in stealing your identify or add extra
charges to your cell phone bill. If you are not sure of
a promotion, go to the advertised company’s official
web page and if the giveaway is not listed on the
home page it is more than likely a scam.
Another concern are video links on the sides of
Internet pages. Once you click on the video, it may
ask you to update your video player; however, when
you click on it you may be downloading a virus. One
way to avoid this is to go onto Google or YouTube
and search for the video by title there. If the video
does not appear in the search it is likely just a scam.
You may also come across an ad saying that it can
change the color, font, or layout of your social media
sites, or show you who unfriended you, viewed your
profile, or let you know you have messages from a
hidden sender. If it is not listed on the pages official
edit or message options it is more than likely a scam.
Downloading their program may give scammers a
nice look into more of your personal information.
Hands Free Computer
The world of Hands Free Computers is here.
Completely operate and manipulate applications
within eight cubic feet of your computer all without
the touch of a button. Browse the web, draw and
paint, even play games, all hands free.
“The Leap” interface is not only
simple but a step into virtual
reality. For more information
go to www.leapmotion.com
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Metamora vs Sterling
Metamora vs Morris
Metamora vs Canton
Metamora vs East Peoria
Metamora vs Dunlap
Metamora vs Pekin
Metamora vs Morton
Metamora vs Washington
Metamora vs Limestone
September 4 September 11
September 18
September 25
October 2
October 9
October 16
October 23
October 30
*Games will broadcast on Wednesday evenings following the Friday night game at 7pm
(along with multiple additional broadcasts) . Visit www.mtco.com for full replay schedule.
Emphasis Night
August 28
Redbird Replay TV Schedule*
Your EXCLUSIVE LOCAL CHANNEL to
watch Metamora Redbird Varsity Football!
Catch all the action in HD on digiMAX Channel 410 (Digital ch. 400)
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MTHS Freshman/Parents
Orientation 6pm - 8pm
Metamora Pool Closes for
Season at 7pm
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American Legion Auxiliary
Meeting 7:30pm
Family Fun Night
Metamora Pool
7pm - 9pm
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Germantown Hills
Village Board Meeting 6pm
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First Day of School at MTHS
and St. Mary’s Grade School
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Germantown Hills
Village Board Meeting 6pm
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Germantown Hills Garden
Club Mtg. at G.H Fire House
Social 6:30pm Program 7pm
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Metamora Farmers Market
on the Square 8am - noon
Summer Concert in the Park
Gus Gustafson Concert Band
7:30pm - 9pm
Metamora Farmers Market
on the Square 8am - noon
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Metamora Farmers Market
on the Square 8am - noon
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Metamora Farmers Market
on the Square 8am - noon
Metamora Park District
Boys Will Be Boys Day
9:30am - 11:30am
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Metamora Farmers Market
on the Square 8am - noon
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Metamora Park District
I’m A Little Princess Day
9am - 11:30am
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Summer Concert in the Park
Cat Big Band
7:30pm - 9pm
MTHS Fall Emphasis Night
6pm
Summer Concert in the Park
Bill Hardesty Band
7:30pm - 9pm
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Summer Concert in the Park
Dynamics 7:30pm - 9pm
Metamora Park District
Sports Activity Day
10am - noon
9
Summer Concert in the Park
Jim Markum-Vintage Band
7:30pm - 9pm
Call MTCO today at 367-4197 or 800-859-MTCO.
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Metamora Village
Board Meeting 7pm
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Metamora Area Business
Association Meeting 11:30am
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Metamora Village
Board Meeting 7pm
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First Day of School at
Metamora Grade School, and
Germantown Hills Dist. #69
Germantown Hills
Planning Commission 7pm
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American Legion Post
Meeting 7:30pm
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In Our Community
Grand Openings
Historic Grounds Coffee Shop and Bakery is now open! A
ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Metamora Area Business
Association was held on Friday, July 5, 2013.
Historic Grounds
is located on the
northwest corner
of the Metamora
Square at 101
West Partridge.
The shop serves
a variety of baked
goods
from
Monkey Bread to
muffins, cold or
hot coffee drinks and lattes, refreshing frappes, and fresh
fruit smoothies from 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. A one item lunch is
also served each day. Call 367-4500 to check on daily lunch
specials, rental space for special events and more.
Jim
Maloof/Realtor
held an open house
and ribbon cutting
ceremony along with the
Metamora Area Business
Association on Tuesday,
July 16, 2013. The
company was founded
in 1969 and just opened
their new Metamora
office on the Square in Metamora at 119 East Partridge.
Come meet your neighborhood agents! Call 367-4700.
Frozen Spoon Cafe opened its’ doors in Germantown
Hills on July 5. The cafe is an ice cream shop and is located
in the same building that houses Michael’s Italian Feast at
605 Ten Mile Creek Road. The Germantown Hills Chamber
of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting event on July 10 to
officially welcome the new business to the community. The
owners are Michael and Whitney Axelson. The cafe is open
11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m Monday through Saturday.
MTHS Swim Team Golf Outing
The 2nd Annual Golf Outing benefitting the Metamora
High School boys/girls swimming team is Sunday,
September 15, 2013 at Metamora Fields. Entry deadline
is September 8, 2013.
This fundraiser event will be a four-person scramble
with
check-in
at 11:00 a.m.
and a shotgun
start at noon.
Registration
is $100.00 per
player or $400
total per team.
Registration fee
includes fees/
cart, beverage
t i c k e t s ,
dinner and a
complimentary gift bag.
Please mail registration form and check to Katie
Morrison, 318 Danbury Ln., Metamora, IL 61548.
309-367-2990. Registration form can be obtained by
emailing your email address to coachlefty@hotmail.
com, or from the Metamora High School website at
www.mths.metamora.k12.il.us
MTHS Emphasis Night
Metamora Township High School will introduce all Fall
Sports Teams on Friday, August 23, 2013, beginning at
6:00 PM at Malone Field. Scrimmages will follow once
the introductions are complete for the Boys Soccer and
Football teams. The MTHS Sports Boosters will offer
concessions that night.
As in years past, we ask that your price of admission
to Emphasis Night be a canned food donation. All
food donations will go to assist the Open Arms Food
Pantry, which serves individuals within the boundaries
of MTHS District 122.
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Remote DVR & Remote Voice Mail Access!
From any PC or laptop with access
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Grillin’ Chops
The MTHS boys basketball team and supporters will be
serving grilled pork chops, chips and a drink
for $5.00 outside the Metamora IGA on
Friday, August 2, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
They will also take business pre-orders
and deliver it directly to your business. To
pre-order the day of the cookout, call Joy
Kennel at 309-648-4594.
• View your Channel Guide and
DVR Library to schedule your
favorite shows to home DVR.
• Click and Listen to home voice
mail messages. Message is
attached in e-mail sent directly
to you.
Call MTCO today at
367-4197 to get started!
FREE for all digiMAX
customers with DVR
service and/or voice mail.
Easter Seals Blackout
MTHS has partnered with Easter Seals to offer our fourth
year of Blackout T-shirts. Orders can be taken at MTHS on
any of the following dates:
• August 1, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• August 2, 2013, from 8:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• During lunches, in the MTHS Commons from 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., from 8/15/13 to 8/22/13.
• Emphasis Night on August 23, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00
p.m.
Completed order forms and payments can also be dropped
off in the Main Office during school hours. Cost of Blackout
T-shirts for Kids S/M/L - Adult S/M/L/XL are $13, Adult 2XL
- 5XL are $15.
To learn more about the
Easter
Seals
Blackout
Fundraiser or access a
downloadable order, go
to www.mths.us. Please
contact the MTHS Athletic
Office with any questions.
Blackout t-shirts should
be worn on Friday, September 6, 2013 during the Morris/
Metamora football game. All proceeds raised from t-shirt
sales go to Easter Seals to offset the cost of providing
services to families in Central Illinois.
5k Run+Walk Against Hunger
On August 24, 2013 the 3rd Annual 5K Non-Competitive
Run+Walk Against Hunger will be held at Great Oaks
Community Church on Rt 116 in Germantown Hills. To
register for the event download the registration form
at http://www.greatoakscc.org/ or by calling (309) 3834330.
Great Oaks Community Church partners with the
Metamora Food Pantry and the Weekend SnackPac
program to end hunger here in the surrounding
communities.
One way you can participate is by bringing with you
boxed, canned or bottled food items the day of the race
to help end hunger. All net proceeds will be donated
to the Metamora Food Pantry and Weekend SnackPac
program.
RACE DETAILS
Start Time: 7:30am
Coure
Description:
Grass (1/4 Mile Road)
Entry Fee: $15
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.
Your EXCLUSIVE LOCAL CHANNEL for Germantown Hills & Metamora to watch the Metamora Redbird Football Replay in HD!
Special thanks to the outstanding businesses below for helping underwrite the Metamora Redbird Football Replay,
along with our other sponsors: Bill Christ/Country Financial, Didley’s, Greg Harman/State Farm Insurance,
Germantown Bar & Grille, Hiccups, Kouri’s Grille & Bar, LogoWear Unlimited, Mason Funeral Homes, McDonald’s,
Metamora Fields, PA Atherton Construction and Sunbelt Rentals.