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By Frank Prager Big Z Media The importance of purchasing and consuming locally produced organic food and consumer-safe products cannot be overstated. Locally grown food and produce are often much fresher than that shipped long distances.

The reduction in the need to process, package and transport goods leads to less pollution and a healthier environment.

Buying local supports the local economy and local employment,

and consuming organically grown produce provides the consumer peace of mind in knowing whether pesticides and herbicides were used in growing it.

Theodora Farms in Godfrey grows and sells USDA certified organic vegetables and herbs for the Illinois Riverbend and St. Louis metropolitan regions.

Their onsite FarmStore is open to the public for grocery needs and stocked with fresh seasonal produce and other safe, healthy local food and products.

Megan Tyminski is the farm operations manager at Theodora Farms. She, along with the farm production manager Jeff Adams, oversees all activities related to crop production, sales and outreach at the farm. Tyminski holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri in Agricultural Strategic Communications with a minor in Sustainable Agriculture and brings experience to the operation from her work at several farms across the state of Missouri. Adams

has a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Public Policy and a minor in Nonprofit Management.

Organic production emphasizes natural processes and ingredients. The USDA organic certification requires strict compliance to standards for the growing, processing and handling of products. “The set of practices we are required to follow means the USDA organic certification is something you

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By Frank Prager Big Z Media You cannot help but like Chris and Brenda Lorton the minute you meet them.

Chris’ hearty handshake and friendly manner along with Brenda’s cheerful, upbeat energy make you immediately aware the couple brings something special to everything in which they are involved.

That friendliness and energy are evident in the Jerseyville business they own and operate, George’s Local Brew.

The couple started the bar and restaurant in 2017, having been the entrepreneurs of many

businesses throughout their 36-year marriage. “Our four kids were in their 20s and encouraged us to open it.

They helped with getting it started,” says Chris. Chris and Brenda have extensive experience in the food and beverage service industry.

They previously owned and operated Lorton’s Hotel, Restaurant, & Bar, which was prominent in the area during the ’90s.

George’s Local Brew occupies the building in Jerseyville which formerly housed the Eagles Lodge. Chris’ extensive background and experience in the construction industry allowed him to completely

George’s Local Brew is owned and operated by Chris and Brenda Lorton. renovate the building, bringing a similar style and atmosphere to it as that found in many Nashville bars and restaurants. The

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Brenda oversees the preparation of the food served at George’s and says she comes from a long line of family members who George’s cooked excellent Local Brew Mules food. “We have are fizzy 205 South State Street, only the highest alcohol Jerseyville quality food,” she drinks 618-639-2739 says. Chris notes and georgeslocalbrew.com they purchase their come in meat products Mon - Thu 4 - 10pm a variety locally and that Fri - Sat 2pm - midnight of flavors, it is always fresh. including They note that blueberry, despite the variety and watermelon, cranberry, quality, the food is still among others. reasonably priced.

George’s hosts live The menu includes entertainment Thursdays appetizers, salads, through Sundays. A stage sandwiches, entrees, sides, and sound system in pizza and pastas. “We make the main barroom allow all of our pasta on site,” musicians to plug in and notes Brenda. The entrees provide music throughout include hand-cut New York the entire venue. A large strip steaks, eight-ounce wheel of chance up on the filets and kabobs, ten-ounce performance stage provides butterfly porkchops, Boursin anyone celebrating their chicken and grilled Alaskan birthday a chance to come salmon. In addition to in, have a drink and spin the indoor and patio dining, the wheel to win a prize. Slot business provides carryout machines let patrons try and curbside service. their luck during their visits.

Along with soft drinks, the “There is always something beverage menu includes going on,” says Brenda. cocktails, frozen cocktails, The Lorton’s explain the mules, various wines and a atmosphere is appropriate wide variety of draft beers. for any type of social outing,

including date nights, work group get-togethers, casual gatherings of friends, and family meals. “It’s a lively place but a safe atmosphere,” says Chris. “People know they can come here alone, with their families or in a group and have a safe, enjoyable time.” They explain that patrons are greeted at the door and helped to find seating. “It can be confusing walking into a place with a lot of activity,” says Brenda.

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can trust,” says Tyminski.

“It’s agriculture that is based first and foremost in soil and ecological health. It also extends to human health because it means you are not getting herbicides and harsh chemicals on the food you eat.” She notes organic farming is a trend that is growing in agriculture and that it is something people want.

The spacious, wellmanicured acreage of Theodora Farms includes greenhouses, produce fields and the FarmStore. Most of the vegetables grown at the farm are started from seed in the greenhouses early in the year, then planted in the fields when Theodora the weather is ready.

Farms The equipment used FarmStore to till, plant and cultivate the farm is 4835 N. Alby, Godfrey extensive as round618-208-7738 the-year operations theodorafarms.com keep vegetables Tue - Wed 10am - 2pm available within Thu - Frid 10am - 6pm each’s seasonal Sat 10am - 2pm timeframe. The farm was started in 2019 and began offering produce for sale both wholesale and to retail customers in the FarmStore in 2020.

The farming operations require detailed, year-round planning in order to keep produce available during the various harvest seasons.

Adams oversees sowing, cultivation, tractor work and crop maintenance. Tyminski handles harvest operations, sales and distribution.

The two work together to do extensive planning during the winter months in preparation for the growing and harvest seasons.

All the crops are harvested by hand. While the farm employs a staff of regular employees, Tyminski explains that volunteer opportunities are available for anyone wanting to help with harvesting and maintenance in order to learn more about how to successfully grow the vegetables or to simply get fresh air, exercise and experience.

The FarmStore sells fresh seasonal produce from the farm itself directly to the public in addition to a variety of other healthy foodstuffs. Free range chicken eggs are available as well as pasture-raised chicken, pork and beef, all purchased from local farmers.

The FarmStore also sells cheeses, milk, yogurt, sauces, fruit butters and jams, hummus and kimchi.

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their website or by phone.

Megan Tyminski is the farm operations manager at Theodora Farms. [photo by Frank Prager] available as well as coffee, teas, tinctures, salsa, pickles, chips, pretzels, popcorn, ice cream and kombucha. The store also offers body care products, nontoxic cleaning supplies and vegan-friendly items.

All products sold in the FarmStore are either raised on site, purchased locally or curated for the best flavor, quality and sustainability.

Elisabeth Millar is the retail FarmStore manager.

She emphasizes that the products available are locally sourced and organic.

“The store focuses on reselling items from local businesses,” she says. She points out the nutritional benefits of items like the mushrooms, humus and microgreens sold there.

“Microgreens are nutrientdense and can be added to your regular diet and meals to provide concentrated nutrition,” she says.

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Environmentally friendly items in the store such as laundry powders, soaps and surface brighteners are noted as having “People friendly ingredients” and “Planet friendly packaging”.

Millar explains that in addition to providing healthier items which are free of artificial hormones and chemicals, another benefit of these types of products is the environment provided for any animals used in food production.

“They’re not raised in cages

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Upick periods when customers can pick their own produce are available every year for strawberries.

Customers can find out when produce is available for picking by calling or going to the farm’s website. Tyminski also notes the farm is open to any additional wholesale opportunities. Interested businesses can contact Theodora Farms through

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or pens,” she explains. “The animals have a quality of life.”

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All about home-cooked comfort I was stoked to visit this comfort food mecca in northwestern Madison County. It’s been on my radar for awhile, but limited hours hindered my availability.

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3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the only country that borders the United Kingdom?

It was worth the wait.

This quaint, homey place is tucked in the back corner of a large shopping center in town. You won’t see it from the road, but travel to the corner of the complex and you will see the sign prominently displayed near the inconspicuous restaurant. There is a large patio out front for dining on nice days, which is shared with the restaurant next door.

There are two entrance doors with a white brick partition between them.

Once inside the space is larger than expected. It features a concrete floor with a hodgepodge of different tables throughout the dining room. There is a menu chalkboard next to the counter to see what’s available, a drink cooler and an ice cream freezer.

4. THEATER: Which Broadway play features a helicopter on stage?

Overall: is delivered to you at your seat and there are no trash cans, so don’t buss your own table, it will be taken care of for you.

Now I wasn’t much of a meatloaf kid growing up, but as an adult I’ve grown to enjoy it on occasion and I really enjoyed it here. It was served piping hot and when I took my first bite it was almost creamy in flavor.

It was classically topped with tomato sauce, but conservatively so it didn’t take away from the taste of the meat, it complemented it. The fresh ground beef melded with onions, celery and green peppers had such a hearty taste and the slight sweetness of the sauce added to the overall sensational flavor. It was comforting indeed.

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Grab yourself a drink and head to the counter to order.

There is no alcohol here.

The chalkboard changes regularly so take note of food availability. There are daily regulars, but also specials and it’s all made to order.

You won’t see microwaves or freezers in the kitchen. It’s all fresh all the time.

The mac and cheese was also very good. It was super creamy with tender noodles to provide a perfect sidekick.

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It featured a nice crispiness and was not overwhelmingly Member SIPC garlicky.

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I went with a regular on my visit with the meatloaf, while taking a side of macaroni and cheese. It also included a slice of garlic bread. My mom was with me and chose the chicken pot pie with green beans. It’s all about home-cooked comfort here.

The customer service is outstanding also. The food

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My mom was fired up for her choice. She raved about the freshness of the pot pie and the green beans were spiked with sliced ham to gussy it up for another awesome side.

a sensational pie crust.

Veloute is a roux mixed with a light stock used in French cuisine.

It’s what I love about the concept here, it’s simple but with a subtle culinary elegance.

Some other daily regulars here include, roasted chicken quarters, chicken and sausage gumbo, beef tips and roasted turkey breast.

Also look for the pot roast, Italian beef sandwich and chicken and steak kabobs when they’re available.

Soups and salads routinely rotate on the menu, too.

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5. Name the song that contains these lyrics: “I’ve cried through many endless nights just holding my pillow tight, Then you came into my lonely days with your tender love and sweet ways.” (answers in puzzle solutions)

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By Pat Heston Finding time In college, I had a friend who made time for nothing but studying. What a waste of college, right? Why study when there were pick-up games of basketball to play, pizza joints to visit, and campus havoc to raise? But my friend studied.

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Until the day he fell in love with a campus cheerleader.

Voila! He now had time— time for her, for basketball games (at which she was cheering), for pizza, even for dates at swanky restaurants.

He wasn’t in his room much after that. I occasionally saw him in the library … with her … sitting way too close to effectively study … staring google-eyed … and doing that kind of soft, seductive talk that is so not studying.

That’s when it hit me: We have time for what we want to do; it’s what we don’t want to do that we seldom find time for. At least for the most part. Certainly concerning our free time.

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But, if we don’t seize some measure of control over such things, life too quickly zooms out of control. It’s the nature of the beast. It seems that even when we are not on the job, we are still tied to the clock.

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We were scaling clamshells into the onshore wind and watching them curve back to us. I don’t know why this was fun. But on that morning, scaling clamshells seemed like the best of all possible things to do.

After a while, I looked at my watch. It was lunchtime. We left the beach reluctantly.

Only after we sat down to eat did I wonder why I had stopped the game. What is so important about noon?

Why must we be hypnotized by the clock? My boy and I went back to the beach after lunch, but the mood was gone. The clamshells and the wind did nothing for us now but blow sand in our eyes.”

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When schedules are full, there are choices we can make, moments we can seize, things we can do to fill life with meaning and joy. Where big doesn’t fit, little does.

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GREENE COUNTY HOMES L.P. 325 NORTH CARR ST., PO BOX 33 WHITE HALL, IL 62092 Now accepting applications for brand new 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes in Roodhouse & Greenfield, IL. Homes include: Large landscaped lots, with front & backyards. Paved driveways, Two (2) car attached garage, Patios in rear of home. Washer/dryer provided, Fully equipped kitchens (stove, refrigerator & dishwasher), Central air & Garbage removal furnished.

Rent is based on income. In addition, you may be eligible for rental assistance.

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design art installations that will enhance the festival grounds. The festival is free to attend, and delicious local food and beverages will be available for purchase.

A variety of fun and educational activities are planned for families from noon until 6pm, and there will be several agencies on hand to teach consumers how to incorporate more sustainable practices into their daily lives. Conservationbased organizations and environmentally conscious businesses are invited to apply for booth space or sponsor the event to showcase their products.

Exhibitors will have the opportunity to promote their services to a large crowd while also supporting broad community commitment to protect the Mississippi River—our region’s most important natural resource.

Volunteers are needed on September 16 at the festival grounds, and anyone who pitches in will receive a free festival t-shirt. Volunteers can also participate in the MEF River Clean Up, which

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“The theme of this year’s Mississippi Earthtones Festival is ‘Love Joy Flow’, and we will fill Alton’s riverfront with art that interprets these subjects. We can’t wait to introduce attendees to the various entertainers and exhibitors who are committed to celebrating and protecting our beautiful Mississippi River,” says Sara McGibany, Executive Director of Alton Main Street.

This event is held annually on the third Saturday in September as part of the State of Illinois’ “It’s Our River Day” initiative to celebrate Illinois watersheds through education, recreation and conservation activities. To register as an exhibitor, vendor, sponsor or volunteer please visit downtownalton.com/ events. To stay up-to-date on announcements, please follow facebook.com/ earthtonesfestival. 3

HAWKLAND ESTATES Now accepting applications for 2 and 3 bedroom homes in Carrollton, IL, close to hospital, grocery store and restaurant. Mini-playground area, nice neighborhood. Rent varies based on income.

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Applications may be obtained at the office of the Housing Authority of Greene County, 325 N. Carr St., White Hall, IL, or you may call 217-374-2128 between the hours of 8am and 4pm, Monday-Friday.

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Annual Back-to-School Celebration to give free school supplies to first 500 students Thanks to the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural event, OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center will host their 2nd annual Back-to-School Celebration on Saturday, August 5, 10am to 1pm. Due to scheduled parking lot construction at the hospital, this year’s event will be held at Alton Square Mall on the upper level.

students,” says Jerry Rumph, president, OSF Saint Anthony’s. “Plus, we’ll have more vendors this year, along with prize and gift basket raffles, and fun games and interactive activities provided by OSF Mission Partners (employees) to educate attendees on a variety of health care topics and services.”

This year’s Back-to-School Celebration, sponsored exclusively by Dwight and Cheryl Werts, and Werts Welding & Tank Service, Inc., will distribute school supplies including (but not limited to) paper, pens, pencils, and crayons to the first 500 kids ages 4 to 12 – last year’s event provided school supplies to 300 students.

So far, a cumulative group totaling more than 22 that encompasses local dignitaries, businesses, service agencies and organizations have pledged their involvement.

Admission is free and the event is open to the public. A hot dog lunch complete with chips, cookies, and bottled water will be available while supplies last.

“Last year’s Back-toSchool Celebration was an overwhelming success, so we wanted to make this year’s event bigger by providing free school supplies to the first 500

And just like last year’s inaugural event, the overall objective of OSF Saint Anthony’s Back-to-School Celebration is to bring community resources together to support Riverbend region students and families. “All of the benefactors and partners that have joined us in this event have a vested interest in the success of local students and schools,” says Rumph. “We want this event to be an annual occurrence that everyone looks forward to participating and attending.” 3

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Attendees can “hop” around between the five official venues and catch as many as 25 unique and creative music performances. The lineup will include a wide variety of genres such as rock, jazzfusion, indie, folk, singersongwriter, Americana, psychedelic jam bands, ambient, electronic and more. There will also be artisan booths featuring visual artworks and handmade goods available for purchase. Each of the venues this year will play host to all three creative elements noted in the festival’s tagline, creating

a fun and celebratory atmosphere throughout the day. Ticket holders can choose from over 25 styles of craft beverages to sample, from seasonal summertime craft beers and citrusy IPAs, to refreshing ciders and seltzers.

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“We want Rock the Hops to be a place where people can come together to celebrate the creatives in our community. It’s a chance to meet and mingle, and showcase all the talent in our area to visitors.

There is so much good in Alton, and Rock the Hops is a great opportunity to see and be a part of some of that,” says Hope Mader.

Tickets are available online at: rockthehops.bpt.me or at participating venues while they last. Thank you to our 2023 sponsors for their commitment to supporting the music and art scene in our community: Simmons Hanly Conroy, The Lodge at the Lovejoy, Alton Mission, Cope Plastics Inc., and Colman’s Country Campers.

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