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American Red Cross
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FREE product samples that are mailed right to your door

Live Journal
A great blogging site. Setup your own personal account

Alumni.net
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Good Reads
One of the largest online social network for readers. Sign up and make some new friends


Internet Safety Series
Helpful safety topics that will inform you of identity theft tips, email threats, & more!
 
The Granada
Keep up to date on Granada events!
 
City of Mt. Vernon
Don't forget to go to the City's Homepage!

Find out What's Playing
Find out current movies playing plus show times in Mt. Vernon


The MVPD Website 
See what Mt. Vernon's finest are doing to help protect and serve.
 
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Pay your Jefferson County real estate taxes online.


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Granada Presents First Live Stage Play | Tickets on sale now!
The Opera House Co. in association with The Granada Center and the City of Sesser proudly present "On Golden Pond", a play by Ernest Thompson. Featuring Keith and Julie Pearson.

Theater Show Times:
February 12th & 13th, show starts at 7PM. February 15th, show starts at 2PM. 
February 19th & 20th, show starts at 7PM. February 21st, show starts at 2PM.

Ticket prices are $5-$10. Call (618) 625-5322 or order tickets online.


American Red Cross Offers Family First-Aid kits
American Red Cross have developed home and auto Family First-Aid kits that everyone should have on hand for any major disaster.  Disasters such as fire, flood, tornado or earthquake can happen anytime and anywhere. Having a First Aid kit stored in your home or car, could save your life or the lives of your loved ones.  When disaster strikes, you won't have time to search for supplies. By purchasing a Family First-Aid kit you will have quick access to supplies your family needs.

Pick up your kit today for only $20! Call Lynn at the Red Cross Office (618) 244-2083.


Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction Night | Friday, March 5, 2010
Furry Friends Animal Shelter is hosting this event at the Tavern on 10th St., Mount Vernon. Registration begins at 9PM. There is a $2 cover charge and $10 entry fee. All proceeds will go towards the No Kill Animal Shelter. The first 10 guys and 10 girls to register will be entered into the auction. Free gift baskets and date nights will be given away.  Every contestant will receive a small gift for participating. Come and join in the fun, auction off your friends or family!


Visit the Furry Friends Animal Shelter (FFAS) Website for donation information and learn how you can help!


2010 Midwestern Herb & Garden Show | February 12-14
Located at Times Square Mall and sponsored by the Herbs for Health and Fun Club and Mt. Vernon Convention and Tourism Bureau.

More than 35 vendors are expected to attend.  There will also be several guest speakers over the 3 day event featuring an education series of Home Gardening, Live Demonstrations, Art and Nature, Craft Ideas among other topics!


For more information about the show and vendor registration, view the Midwestern Herb & Garden Club website or contact the Mt. Vernon Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-252-5464.


Haiti Earthquake Relief | Send Your Donations
Your gift will support emergency relief and recovery efforts to help thousands of people affected by the earthquake in Haiti.

OR give your donations to the
Clinton Bush Haiti Fund


View the following website to learn more about Illinois Homeland Security, emergency preparedness tips, influenza updates, and other important safety tips!

ready.illinois.gov


Wireless Internet Installation Services
Wireless Internet Service delivers super fast broadband speeds without the need of a phone line. Wireless is always connected. You can log on and stay on, all day if you want to! Services are available for both home and business.

Call our office or stop by to schedule a signal check. (618) 244-6868.  ONLY $199.00 to install service OR no install fee with a 2 year contract (early termination fee applies).  Not sure if your location is on our service map? 

Wireless Internet Map & More Information 


Don't Give Out Your Information to the Phish!

Phishing Help Page

"Phishing" is a widespread problem on the Internet today. Phishing is a method where people extract personal information from unsuspecting people using emails or websites designed to fool the people into giving out important personal information like usernames, passwords, dates of birth, social security numbers, etc.

Mt. Vernon. Net will not ask for your information over email. If you have given information out then please contact our office by phone at 244-6868 and we will change your Internet passwords. Always remember to think twice before giving out personal information over the Internet, telephone, postal mail, etc.


Are you interested in becoming a foster parent?
If yes, please call Southern Thirty Adolescent Center (618) 242-2238.
STAC is located 17077 North Il HWY 37, Mount Vernon Illinois.


Smoke Detectors and Installation Program
The City of Mt. Vernon Fire Department along with Crossroads community Hospital, Mt. Vernon Police Department, Jefferson County Health Department, Senior Services of Jefferson County, Jefferson County Ministerial Alliance, St. Mary's Hospital, National Fire Protection Association, Office of the State Fire Marshal, Illinois Department on Aging and Illinois Department of Public Health, have all come together to provide:
 

  • Free smoke detectors and installation

  • Free Night lights

  • Free home safety visits

  • Free educational seminars on fall and fire prevention


To be eligible for this program you must be one of the following:

65 or Older, Have a Disability or Limited Income.

This program is sponsored by all these people and organizations because of the supporting data about older adults being involved in preventable fall and fires.

Anyone can call and make an appointment at 618-316-0458 or print out and mail in the Smoke Detector and Night Light Installation Application.


Government Launches New Health Web Site
Visit the website below to access convenient information such as doctor's credentials along with 44,000 physicians and surgeons including disciplinary backgrounds.  Patients can enter the name of a Doctor, the county they reside and which hospital they are associated with to receive more information. 

Health Website: www.IDFPR.com and click on Physician Profile.



HiMark Hosting & Design Co.
Jackie Price is our graphic and web designer. She has 10 years experience designing professional web sites, using professional programs such as Adobe Photoshop CS2 , Frontpage & many others.

HiMark offers a full suite of professional web design services,   including graphic design, logos, e-commerce, multimedia, as well as supporting services such as professional digital photography, image editing and restoration, video/audio recording, animations & web hosting packages. 
HiMark Hosting & Design Company is Affiliated with MVN.net

Call Jackie Price to schedule a free quote for your new website or to revamp your existing one.  (618) 237-2386 or Email: Jackie@himarkhosting.com

Jackie is a professional photographer specializing in corporate portraits, weddings, portraits of all types, bands/musicians, maternity, family, as well as events.  View her website JLDigitalz.com.  To schedule your photo session please call (618) 231-7679.  JL Digitalz is not Affiliated with MVN.net or HiMark


Jonathan Kyle Price 1986-2006
Read about the life and the loss of a great local soldier.  Click here to learn more.


v.92: Why Pay For A Second Phone Line?
With Mount Vernon Net, you may not need a second phone line.  If your computer has a v.92 modem (most newer PCs do), you maybe able to take advantage of Modem-On-Hold.  With MOH and call waiting service (available from your local phone company), your Internet connection is put "on-hold" while you take incoming calls.  Technical details are available here, and we will have more details in the near future.


v.Blast: High Speed Internet With Your Existing Phone Line!
With v.Blast is an exciting technology brought to you exclusively by Mount Vernon Net.  Your Internet experience will be accelerated, up to five time!  This service works with your existing phone line and MVN Internet connection. Please
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for details.


Bring A Buddy!
"Bring a Buddy" is a great way for current customers to get free Internet access.  If you bring in a buddy to signup for Dialup Internet Access from MVN we will give you and your buddy both a free month of access.  Remember, you have to come in with your friend to get this great deal.  We want you to be there to show your friend how easy it is to get online and get those free months!


Wireless Internet Access
McLeansboro, Illinois is the newest addition to our high speed wireless network.  We offer Wireless Internet Access in the following areas: Ashley, Bell Prairie, Belle Rive, Bluford, Bonnie, Dix, Ina, Kell, Mount Vernon, McLeansboro, Waltonville, and Wayne City.


PC Maintenance
In order to keep your computer functioning correctly it is necessary to detect and remove any security threats that have managed to get installed.  The most reliable way to do this is to bring your PC into our office for a PC Checkup.  For those who are unable to do so, the next best thing is to install a virus scanner such as AVG & a spyware removal application such as Ad-Aware.


Introducing "PC Checkup"
Computer running slow?  Does your system seem to choke on tasks it used to fly through?  Maybe it's time to bring your computer to our office for a PC Checkup.  The PC Checkup includes spyware removal, virus removal, Windows update, and correction of all Internet settings.  All of this, a $100 value, is currently being offered for an introductory price of just twenty-five dollars.  For more information, call our office, or just bring your PC in for a checkup.  (No appointment is required)

Windows 98 or newer is required, please allow up to three business days for service, additional cost may apply to commercial customers.


Payment Drop box
Now for your convenience MVN has a payment drop box located at our office as well as in front of Hughey's Funeral Home.  MVN asks that only check payments be deposited into the drop box. 
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Welcome to Mount Vernon Net

The fastest connections and the best service are what you get with Mount Vernon Net. No other company will work as hard to bring you the highest quality Internet Access. Our service is second to none!

Tech Support

To dial-up to the internet, you can use 244-3190.

If you have questions or problems with your internet connection, you are welcome to write us at techsupport@mvn.net
If you have a question about your bill please feel free to contact our billing department at billing@mvn.net.

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