The Independent-News, Volume 106, Number 42, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 26 March 1981 — Page 5

CABLE TV PROPOSALS T ? ble w “ C'"* know " “ Community Antenna Television (CATV). This system brought television to areas that otherwise did not receive television signals This was done by building an antenna which was larger than anything which could be put on a viewer’s house. The antenna was shared by subscribers; hence the Community Antenna Television. The first system was built in Oregon in the 1940’s and bv the mid-1960’s there were 640 systems in the United States serving 650,000 subscribers. At the end of 1980 there were over 17 million subscribers. The cable television service is no longer based simply on the lack of reception but the public’s desire for a greater variety of communications services as well as much improved reception Not only can subscribers receive a variety in programming but also specially services such as children’s programming, sports performing arts, etc. Rooftop antennas are costly and unsightly. With cable teleision there is no need for your rooftop antenna. Cable television is fed into your home through lines such as your phone is connected and attached to your television. Optional services require a converter to expand your VHF channels. A local business office will be established for signing up of subscribers, paying of bills or reporting of any trouble with your cable service. With Cable Television your reception will not be marred by signal disruption from distance, terrain and interference. Instead a cable system tower is erected, usually 100-650 feet high, located outside the city away from the normal sources of electrical interference and other disturbances. The signals are then carried down into an equipment building (called a headend) via coaxial cables lashed to the side of the tower and then out to the community. A tower can have from up to 40 different antennas which receive local and distant television stations. Submitted to the Walkerton Town Board (and similar if not identical to North Liberty) were five proposals for cable television service and following is a summary of the five franchise proposals. CATV FRANCHISE BY INDIANA CABLEVISION CORP. Mishawaka, Indiana CATV will provide the following channels: WBBM TV 2, Chicago, CBS WMAQ TV 5, Chicago, NBC WLS TV 7, Chicago, ABC WGN TV 9, Chicago, Independent WTTW TV 11, Chicago PBS WNDU TV 16, South Bend, NBC WSBT TV 22, South Bend, CBS WSJV TV 28, South Bend/Elkhart, ABC WFLD TV, 32, Chicago, Independent WNIT TV 34. South Bend/Elkhart, PBS WHME TV 46, South Bend/Religious And possibly WFFT TV 55, Fort Wayne, Independent WTBS TV 17, Atlanta, Independent Also to be carried as part of the basic service will be the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) and the USA Network (Madison Square Garden Sports, Calliope, the English Channel, Black Entertainment Television and C-Span). Remaining in the broadcast spectrum, a multiple channel AM-FM Stereo service would be provided. An example of such a service is Indiana Cablevision’s 33 Channel FM Service featuring a broad range of formats. Proposed Rates Basic Subscriber Rates Installation Monthly First Outlet $24.95 (1) $8.95 Additional Outlets 14.95 2.50 FM with original installation 2.50 FM separate installation 14.95 (1) 2.50 Relocation of TV receiver 14.95 (2) Reconnection service 24.95 (3) Hotels, motels, hospitals, commercial rates — all negotiated. Detailed Proposed Rates For Pay TV Installation Monthly Home Box Office $19.95(1) $9.95 Showtime $19.95(1) $9.95 (1) May be waived or discounted for promotional purposes. (2) Waived if requested at same time as original installation. (3) Unit must have drop material in place. Franchise Term: 15 years. PAR CABLE’S Evansville, Indiana Channels 16, 22, 28, 34 and 46 from South Bend and Channels 2,5, 7,9, 11 and 32 from Chicago —in addition we will provide WTBS Atlanta, the Entertainment Sports Programming Newwork (ESPN) and the Cable News Network by satellite. A local channel will feature news and weather when local programming is not being show. A children’s channel featuring “Nickelodeon” will also be provided in the basic cable Package. Option entertainment channels will be offered to the Walkerton cable subscribers: Home Box Office Showtime The Movie Channel Cinemax The Walkerton cable subscriber will have the option of one, or a combination of, the available entertainment channels. A converter (special tuner) will be provided to all subscribers.

The local origination facilities will feature an access channel that can be used by the community, school system, or any citizen desiring to originate programming. Rate Schedule Basic Service Monthly Installation* Primary Connection (TV or FM) $8.50 $20.00 per trip Additional Outlets (TV or FM) $2.00 $20.00 per trip Additional Converters $2.25 $20.00 per trip Action-Movie Package (all 4 channels) $33.00 $20.00 per trip Three-Pack (Any 3 movie channels) $25.00 $20.00 per trip Double-Movie (Any 2 movie channels) $17.00 $20.00 per trip Mini Movie Service (Any 1 movie channel) $9.00 $20.00 per trip * $20.00 installation charge is the maximum charge for one trip to the service address (regardless of the number of services installed). During the initial 30-days after the system is activated, subscribers who order any level of cable service will not be charged an installation fee. MICHIANA CABLEVISION CORP. Galien, Michigan Channel list includes 2, 22, 28, 5, 16, 7, 17, 9, 44, 11, 32 and a local channel for time, weather, announcements, local access. Optional will be The Movie Channel; USA Network; Entertainment and Spoorts Program Network; Cable News Network; Home Theatre Network and Nickelodeon (for children). Schedule Os Rates Installation Ist Outlet Outlets Basic Service $25.00 $7.95 $2.00 Deluxe Service $25.00 $15.90 SI.OO Premiere Service $35.00 $22.90 Converter Rental (Deluxe or Premiere Service) $19.95 $1.50 FM Service $19.95 $2.00 Additional Outlet done with installation $7.50 and installation later $12.50. Senior Citizen Hardship Rate On Basic Service Only — Basic Service Half Price Reconnect $15.00 Transfer SIO.OO Move Outlet SIO.OO Upgrade to Deluxe Service $19.95 Upgrade to Premiere Service $14.95 Trip Charge $7.50 Commercial rates are subject to negotiatiion with the firm. Basic Service has 12 channels. Deluxe Service has 17 channels (12 basic channels plus 4 other satellite channels plus Home Theatre Network, A Premiere movie). Premiere Service has the 12 basic channels, 4 satellite channels, Home Theatre Network plus The Movie Channel. Franchise Term: 15 years. TELECOM SERVICES, INC. El Cajon, California The following channels will be offered by this company: 2, 5,7, 9, 11, 16, 22, 28, 32, 34, 44 and 46. In addition, an optiional movie channel will be offered at an additional charge per month. Present plans call for Home Box Office. A market survey to see what the residents would like to see in the way of additional programming will be done upon the awarding of this franchise. Proposed Rates Installation — Ist outlet $25.00 Installation — Each Additional outlet $7.50 Underground Installation Time and materials Basic Monthly Charge $8.50 Each Additional Basic Outlet $2.50 Premium Movie Channel $8.50 Special Basic Rate for Senior Citizens (Over 65 years of age) $5.00 CONDOR CABLE Whitmore Lake, Michigan Tentative channel line-up: 2, 28, 5, 22, 7, 16, 9, 32, 34 and local uses channel along with the options as follows: “Cablevision” — Includes Antenna Service, Expanded Service and both Movie Channels — $27.95 per month plus Equipment and service deposit. “Limited Service” — Includes Antenna Service, Expanded Service and One Movie Channel — $21.95 per month plus Equipment and service deposit. “Movie Service” — Includes Antenna Service and The Movie Channel — $16.90 per month plus service deposit. “Antenna Service Plus” — Includes Antenna Service and Expanded Service — $13.90 per month plus Equipment deposit. “Antenna Service” — $7.95 per month plus Service deposit. Installation Charges Cablevision Free Limited Service Free Movie Service $20.00 Expanded Service $20.00 Antenna Service $20.00 Antenna Service Each Add. Outlet $2.00 per month Expanded Service Each Add. Outlet $4.00 per month Reconnection Within 30 Days SIO.OO Additional Outlets Time and Material (continued on page 8)

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United Methodist Church I (NX) Georgia Street Walkerton. Indiana Rev. Robert Gearheart IHURSDAY. MARCH 26 :00 p.m., Agape Praver Group. :00 p.m.. In Service Training Workshop. FRIDAY. MARCH 2’ 4:30 a.m., Parents Anonymous. SATURDAY. MARCH 28 10:00 am.. Das of Fasting (till March 24th after worship) SUNDAY. MARCH 24 4:15 a.m., Sunday School for all ages. 10:00 a.m.. Worship Service. ”00 - 4:00 p.m.. All church skating partv at Ply mouth. Will meet at the church at 6:15. leave at 6:30 p.m. MONDAY. MARCH 30 :00 p.m.. Building Committee. WEDNESDAY. APRII I 6:00 p.m.. Altar A Youth Choir rehearsals ■’oo p.m.. Chancel Choir rehearsal. 7:00 p.m.. Sr. High Youth going on R.I.M. trip to Fonda to be at the Church for worship prior to leaving. Jr. High UMYF to tour Notre Da me. Sunday Catholic Mass Koontz L*ke Fire Station Diocese Os Gan STARTS MARC H’24 11:00 a.m. C.S.T. A Mission Os Holy Cross Catho lie Church. Hamlet. Rev. Dominic P. Mrena. Pastor 867-2461 Presybterfan Church 512 Georgia Street Walkerton. Indiana SUNDAY, MARCH 24 Fourth Sunday of Lent. 4:30 a.m.. Fellowship and Gathering. 10:00 a.m.. Church Services. Dr. David Detamore. of Plymouth will be guest minister. 11:00 a.m., Sunday School. 1:30 p.m.. Senior High meeting at Kleeberg’s. WEDNESDAY. APRII 1 8:30 a.m., UPW Board meeting in Church living room. THURSDAY. APRIL 2 7:30 p.m.. Choir practice. "Whosoever will, may come.” Tyner United Methodist Church The Open ( ountrv C hurch Rev. Michael Heath. Pastor Singspiration. 4:00 a m 410 a.m. Grace Lutheran Church 108 W Harrison North Liberty. Indiana Worship Service. 4 30 a m. Sunday School, 10:30 a m Fellowship Hour. 10:30 a m United Pentecostal Church 800 Van Buren Street Walkerton, Indiana Pastor Stephen P Binion I hursday , Bible Studs Sunday School, 10:00 a m Sunday Night Evangelistic. ’3O p m. North Liberty Church Os Christ 65225 State Road 23 North Liberty. Indiana 46554 Sunday School, 4:30 a.m. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m Choir Practice, 6:30 p.m Evening Worship. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.. Family Bible Study for all ages. The Wesleyan Church Van Buren and Illinois Streets Walkerton, Indiana . Minister. Rev. Timothy Tabler Sunday School, 4:30a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service, 7:00 p.m.