WOODSTOCK, IL (Aug. 16, 2006) Low-cost, premier Internet Service Provider (ISP) OWC.net, and parent company Other World Computing, headquartered in Woodstock, IL, supported the efforts of McHenry County 4-H Club members at the 2006 McHenry County Fair by purchasing two animals at the livestock auction Aug. 5.
The Internet provider purchased a steer that was raised by Seth Kearns, Huntley, a member of the Huntley Pioneers 4-H Club. OWC.net paid $2,102 for the 1,168-pound steer.
A hog was also purchased by OWC.net from Patrick Douglas, Woodstock, a member of the Hearts to Clovers 4-H Club. The 275-pound hog was purchased for $1,100.
"OWC.net and Other World Computing believe in giving back to the community, and supporting the work of young people. Organizations such as 4-H is important to OWC's goal of helping our community continue to thrive," said Other World Computing Logistics Manager Larry O'Connor Sr.
"As business leaders in McHenry County, OWC.net and Other World Computing are glad to help young people achieve their goals."
A total of five-percent of sale price of an auctioned animal goes to 4-H to help cover fair and promotional expenses. The remainder goes to the 4-H club member to cover the expense of raising the animal. According to 4-H club guidelines, as part of the learning experience of raising livestock for auction, each 4-H member must keep accurate records of all expenses, which are factored in when the sale price is set.
In its continued support of the local community, OWC.net offers specialized pricing to local individuals and businesses on its national Internet services. Visit
www.OWC.net for information.
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Other World Computing Logistics Manager Larry O'Connor Sr., left, congratulates Seth Kearns, of the Huntley Pioneers 4-H Club, at the 2006 McHenry County Fair.
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About OWC.net
OWC.net is a premier national Internet Service Provider, providing nationwide Dial Up Internet access and local DSL connections at less than half the cost of other nationwide providers. The company offers a full range of web hosting and professional design services and is backed by a comprehensive toll-free access technical support team. OWC.net is based out of Woodstock, IL and is a subsidiary of Other World Computing, the area's leading technology employer as ranked by McHenry County Business Journal.
About Other World Computing
Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the computer universe since 1988. The Illinois-based company had revenues exceeding $35 million USD in 2005. OWC operates the popular www.macsales.com e-commerce portal which features one of the largest online catalogs of computer and iPod enhancement products including Mercury, Neptune, and NewerTech acceleration and FireWire product lines. OWC is a Premiere Level Apple Developer Connection member and provides extensive technical support for Macintosh users around the world. The company management umbrella includes leading Internet Service Providers FasterMac.net and OWC.net, and is the area's leading technology employer as ranked by McHenry County Business Journal.
Company Contact:
Bill Herring
512-412-4009
bherring@macsales.com
Agency Contact:
Andy Marken
408-986-0100
andy@markencom.com