Feeling like you forgot something, or perhaps missed out this summer? Don't worry; the feeling is mutual as Wenatchee's annual summertime event has yet to take place. That's right, the annual NCHBA Tour of Homes been pushed back this year. The typical July event made the move to mid-September, a welcome change to event-goers who can now exchange the sweltering summer heat and busy vacation season for a cooler, crisp fall weekend.

Now that you've realized you haven't missed out, make sure and mark your calendar for September 13th through the 16th. The four-day Tour is a rare opportunity to view some of the Valley's premier homes and real estate. This annual event attracts folks from all over the state who are looking for the latest trends in design, construction, technology, landscaping and more. This year, the Tour will feature 13 homes on both sides of the river. The last few years the Tour has been dominated by East Wenatchee locales, but this year there are more homes scattered throughout Wenatchee Valley.

Genext was chosen yet again this year to install and hook up the technology in these unique homes. Below is an overview of the homes we helped create.

SLD Companies, Inc: Located on a quaint cul-de-sac in Wenatchee within steps of the canal, this craftsmen style home was built with technology in mind. A GE Smart System allows the homeowner easy access to fiber optic cabling, allowing easy hook up to Genext Internet, TV and Voice Service upon move in. With unique high performance HD cabling, movies and TV have never looked this good. A premier sound system distributes music all over the home, controlled by just one simple remote...turn up the volume downstairs, off upstairs and start the surround sound on the movie…all with the touch of a button. Not to be left out is a luxury central vacuum system making cleanups and maintenance easier than ever.

Stimac Construction: This is our third year in a row working on the Stimac Tour home. And this has got to be the coolest home yet. On a quiet East Wenatchee neighborhood, this half million dollar home is capable of any technology. The lucky buyer can choose from a variety of technology options...security system for safety and comfort, home theatre for entertainment, lighting control to set any mood and top of the line sound systems inside or in the private backyard. It is also equipped with a central vacuum system that would make your mother jealous!

• Thursday, September 13th: 3 pm to 7 pm
• Friday, September 14th: 11 am to 7 pm
• Saturday September 15th: 11 am to 7 pm
• Sunday, September 16th: 11 am to 4 pm

Tickets are valid for all four days and cost $11 for Adults and $5 for Children 2-12, Children under 2 are free. For more information please feel free to drop by our office or visit http://www.nchba.cc.

Want another chance to peak inside the luxurious lifestyle? Pay a visit to the Lake Chelan Home Tour for a look at the areas grandest views and most prestigious homes. This event is new to Genext and we were thrilled to be selected as the Technology provider for one of the five homes on display.

The Lake Chelan Community Hospital Guild B Home Tour is one day only, Saturday, September 22nd from 11 am to 5 pm. The annual event benefits the Lake Chelan Community Hospital and you'll get a rare opportunity to take a guided tour of each home on display. Last year, over 600 people attended the Home Tour, featuring homes in the Chelan and Manson area.

• Trond & Debbie Bodal, Brimstone Lane
• Dave & Leslie Moore, Crystal View Estates
• Gary & Linda Piro, Lakeshore Road
• Brent & Afni Macdonald, Lakeshore Road
• Ken & Sue Marques, Mill Street in Manson

At the Marques home in Manson, Genext installed a Security System, complete sound system with speakers throughout the home...all controlled by one universal remote. The home is also future ready meaning it is wired for any technology or systems desired.

In addition to the Home Tour there will also be an art sale at Tsillian Cellars from 10 am to 6 pm. All proceeds will be donated to the hospital to assist with the purchase of a surgical monitor scanner and a computerized emergency room gurney.

Are you ready to upgrade your television viewing experience? Make the switch to Genext TV today and watch over 20 channels in true high definition. We have all the HD channels you need and are considered a leader in high definition content. With even more HD on the way…we are working to bring another 20 new channels in the upcoming months. Yes, close to 20, with the addition of Golf/VERSUS HD, Food HD, HGTV HD, History HD, Sleuth HD, Fox Sports NW HD and very exciting...soon all of the HBO/Cinemax channels will be released in HD...that's over 26 HBO channels in High Definition!

Along with new HD content, we have a few changes to our Digital Latino Tier. Spanish-language programming is on the rise as more and more subscribers are requesting additions to this tier. And we have it; on Friday, August 10th we launched TV Colombia and TBN Enlace. TV Colombia replaced Latin TV, as the network announced to the Spanish press that it was ceasing its television operations. While we are disappointed in the loss of this network we are pleased to bring on two new channels.

TV Colombia (Channel 677) - This new Latino channel broadcasts more than 13 hours of live content, including news, sports, talk shows and a variety of shows and kid's programs.

TBN Enlace (Channel 675) - Features a unique combination of the best inspirational programs from Latin America and the most popular programs from TBN. TBN Enlace's faith based programs include inspirational church services, popular music videos, informative talk shows and entertaining children's programs.

As well, we just received notice from Discovery Networks about Discovery Kids en Espanol (Channel 695) and Discovery Travel & Living en Espanol (Channel 696). After conclusive comments and feedback from consumers and affiliates, it has decided to drop both these networks and launch Discovery Familia. This new channel will provide something for the entire family - including favorites from Discovery Kids en Espanol and Travel & Living en Espanol. This change will take place on September 3rd of this year. We look forward to the addition of Discovery Familia.

Genext is getting a remodel! It's come time to make some upgrades to the Genext headquarters and we have finally decided to take the jump. As such, the office will be temporarily closed to complete the necessary work. It will only be for a few short days but please make note today, we don't want there to be any confusion!

Beginning on Wednesday, September 26th through Monday, October 1st the Genext, East Wenatchee office will be closed. Don't be alarmed! Your services will not be interrupted and you will notice zero change other than a big “Closed” sign on the door of our office.

This daunting challenge is a first, as we have never had to close the office; however it is long overdue for a revamp and belated spring-clean. Brand new carpeting and flooring will be installed and we are also taking care of some pesky bugs that have been lingering around searching for crumbs. We are confident the office revamp will allow us to better serve you in the future and offer a more comfortable atmosphere for both our staff as well as our customers.

With a looming date advancing we have a lot of work to do to ensure a smooth transition. Please write down the dates (9/26 – 10/1) as a Genext office closure. And if you need to make changes to your account, payments, upgrades or anything else don't hesitate…give us a call today and try to do so before the 26th of September.

Again, if you have any questions feel free to contact us in advance. We will also send out an email notice and put a reminder in the September newsletter. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience during this time.

Summertime is winding down and summer vacations are coming to an end. It's back-to-school time!

It's a time that many children eagerly anticipate; catching up with old friends, making new ones and settling into a new daily routine. Parents and children alike are scanning the newspapers and Web sites looking for upcoming sales to shop for a multitude of school supplies and the latest clothing fads and essentials.

Don't forget the most critical back-to-school item…High Speed Internet! Nowadays the Internet is a vital part of the classroom. A recent study indicated that 75 percent of student's aged 3 to 17 use the Internet to complete school assignments. And we all know the benefits of fast Internet! With kids fighting over the computer why waste any more time dialing up, downloading and browsing for information.

As getting online becomes a more integrated part of the classroom and your children's learning, is it time you re-evaluated your Internet speeds? Help your kids succeed this school year with faster, more reliable Internet. Did you know that 80 percent of parents and 86 percent of teens believe the Internet helps kids do better in school? It's true, the Internet is a great tool but are you compromising too much time and money getting online?

If you have put off getting Fiber at your home, stop delaying and signup today. Fiber is by far the fastest, most efficient way to get online! Plus it's always on, meaning you don't need to reconnect each time you want to get online. Simply click and you are on in seconds. Give your kids the means to find information quickly and easily on the Web. Call to check if Fiber is available where you live - if not, there might be a better solution to your slow Internet.