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What’s Inside 3

Business and marriage Local woman tackles two subjects.

11 "Jersey Boys"

Smash-hit returns to The Fox.

12 A weekend of flavor The St. Louis Food & Wine Experience.

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Flintkapping

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Seth Rogen can't help but be himself.

22 Raise your cups

Goshen Coffee Company offers fundraiser.

25 A lot of cabbage Local girl raises award winner.

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What’s Happening Thursday January 20_ ______

-The Rep, Webster University, Webster Groves, repstl.org, 8 p.m.

St. Louis Golf Expo -St. Charles Convention Center, St. Charles, Mo. Pericles by William Shakespeare Cirque du Soleil: Dralion -Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, 7:30 -The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis p.m.

Christina Shmigel “This City, Daily Journey to Mecca -St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, Rising” - B r u n o D av i d G a l l e r y, 3 7 2 1 Mo., slsc.org Wa s h i n g to n B l v d . - i n G ra n d Year of Magical Thinking -The Repertory Theatre, Studio Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Theatre, Webster University, Treasures of Napoleon Webster Groves, Mo., repstl.org, -Missouri History Museum, Lindell Blvd. at De Baliviere Ave., St. Louis 8 p.m.

The Fall of Heaven -The Rep, Webster University, Webster Groves, repstl.org, 8 p.m.

-St. Charles Convention Center, St. Charles, Mo. Pericles by William Shakespeare -The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis Christina Shmigel “This City, Daily Rising” - B r u n o D av i d G a l l e r y, 3 7 2 1 Wa s h i n g to n B l v d . - i n G ra n d Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Snow White and the 8th Dwarf -Black Cat Theatre, 11 a.m., 2810 Sutton Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. Treasures of Napoleon -Missouri History Museum, Lindell Blvd. at De Baliviere Ave., St. Louis

Friday January 21_ ______

Cirque du Soleil: Dralion -Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Journey to Mecca -St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, Mo., slsc.org Year of Magical Thinking -The Repertory Theatre, Studio Theatre, Webster University, Webster Groves, Mo., repstl.org, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The Fall of Heaven -The Rep, Webster University, Webster Groves, repstl.org, 2 p.m.

St. Louis Golf Expo -St. Charles Convention Center, St. Charles, Mo.

Saturday January 22_ ______

Cahokia Mounds plans demonstration.

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Cirque du Soleil: Dralion -Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

X-Treme Ice Racing -The Family Arena, St. Charles Journey to Mecca Cirque du Soleil: Dralion -Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, 7:30 -St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, Mo., slsc.org p.m.

Year of Magical Thinking Journey to Mecca -St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, -The Repertory Theatre, Studio Theatre, Webster University, Mo., slsc.org Webster Groves, Mo., repstl.org, 5 Year of Magical Thinking -The Repertory Theatre, Studio p.m. and 9 p.m.

Theatre, Webster University, The Fall of Heaven Webster Groves, Mo., repstl.org, -The Rep, Webster University, Webster Groves, repstl.org, 5 p.m.

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St. Louis Golf Expo The Fall of Heaven

Sunday January 23_ ______

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When business and marriage collide Local businesswoman authors book of advice

By STEVE HORRELL Of The Edge

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unning a business with your spouse couldn’t be much different than working with a more traditional business partner, right?

Think again.

The good news is that, while the journey is fraught with all sorts of potential pitfalls, running a business with your spouse is not only do-able, it can bring a great sense of satisfaction, says Danelle Brown, whose new book, “Soulmate Proprietors,” offers advise that can “help budding and existing entrepreneurs who are embarking on a business journey with their spouse,” according to her Web site.

The book’s official launch is Feb. 1, although a print edition is already available and electronic editions can be purchased on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at Apple’s iBookstore.

If the book has a theme, it is to show couples how to “accomplish running a business while still enjoying the respect, love and admiration that

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brought them together in the first place.”

Brown was born and raised in Edwardsville. She is one of three daughters who were raised by a single mother. In 1992, she graduated from Edwardsville High School.

Virtually every job she has held has involved working for a family-owned business.

She married Marcel Brown, who, in 1997, opened an Internet and computer services business called Marcel Brown Technologies Services. It was a good fit, since he had been a computer geek from the age of 9.

By 1995 he had helped create the Intelligencer ’s “Intelliworld,” one of the first Internet Service Providers in the area.

After a stint at Anheuser-Busch, he decided to quit and start up a tech support and consulting business out of their home in Glen Carbon.

“I thought Marcel was crazy when he wanted to start his own business,” Danelle Brown said. “But he had a passion. He’s always had a passion for helping people.”

It was a period when personal computers were becoming increasingly popular, and Brown began offering help for people in their homes. He also began helping graphic designers, photographers and others in the creative field, as well as dentists, doctors, lawyers and other professionals who also relied heavily on technology.

Five years later - in 2002 - Danelle Brown joined her husband full time, taking over the business’s marketing and promotions tasks. Today the Browns run the only independent Apple retailer in the area.

Meanwhile, Danelle developed a passion of her own - business coaching - and before long she created her own company, Queen Bee Consulting, which specializes in helping husband and

Danelle Brown wife business owners.

And she began working on the book.

In August of 2009, she began sending out proposals. “They all thought it was a great idea but they didn’t think there were enough people out there in that situation,” she says.

This past November, she finished the manuscript and decided to publish it herself.

The book offers advice such as how to divide up the roles and responsibilities within the business.

For one thing, she says, if you were on your own and needed help, you would more than likely hire someone to help. “But you tend to make the spouse figure out something if you’re working together,” she says. “So I talk a lot about getting the right support team in place to help you get things off the ground and not always assuming your spouse will handle it.”

And then there’s this advice: “You have to be able to step away, because it’s easy to snap at your spouse in a way that you would never snap at a co-worker, and that’s not OK. You have to have that moment of stepping away and then being able to turn that spouse hat on when you get home or when it’s time to not be working anymore and you’re just husband and wife.”

Not that any of that is easy. One of the Browns’ own rules is that they will never discuss business over the dinner table. Instead, the focus of dinner conversations centers around their daughters, ages 7 and 9.

The book begins with a chapter titled “I’m In It to Win It,” in which Brown urges couples to be crystal clear about why they want to be in business.

“Be really sure this is what you want to do,” she said in an interview. “Make sure it’s a passion, and you’re not just in it for the money. Above all, remember: businesses come and go, but the marriage comes first.”

It’s also important to establish a “board of directors” to which the couple can turn to for help.

Perhaps most important of all is to treat the spouse and business partner with respect and dignity. “A lot of times that gets thrown by the wayside,” she says.

Brown has her first book signing on Feb. 10 at Crushed Grapes, at 1500 Troy Road, in Edwardsville. She’s trying to line up another at AfterWords Bookstore, at 231 N. Main St. A printed edition of the book sells for $16.95. Electronic versions are available for $9.95 for the Kindle, Nook and iPad.

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People People planner MoBOT presents “The Edible Revolution” F ro m t h e v e g e t a b l e g a rd e n planted on the White House lawn to the rise of the local food movement, the popularity of edible gardening has been steadily increasing in recent years. Are you ready to join “The Edible Revolution” and start the growing season out right?

The Missouri Botanical Garden and the Horticulture Co-op of Metro St. Louis have teamed to offer area gardeners, both beginner and advanced, a day full of helpful information from the best local and nationally-recognized edible gardening experts. Plan to attend the St. Louis Garden Blitz: The Edible Revolution on Saturday, Feb. 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $96 per person and advance registration is required; visit www.mobot.org/ classes or call (314) 577-9506.

Author Jennifer Bartley will deliver the keynote presentation, “Designing Your Kitchen Garden” from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Shoenberg Theater. The outdoor kitchen garden, or potager, is the new hearth of the home. Learn how to grow your own food beautifully by putting an American twist on design ideas from the grand edible gardens of France. Bartley is a registered landscape architect and expert in creating seasonal, edible and sustainable gardens for clients all over the country. She is also the author of “The Kitchen Gardener’s Handbook” and “Designing the

New Kitchen Garden: An American Potager Handbook.”

Customize the rest of your day and experience by choosing from several break-out sessions: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

• The Big “O” - Understanding the Basics of Organics • It All Starts with a Seed: Successful Seed Strategies • The Incredible Edible Herb • Backyard Chickens - and You? 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Lunch and Learn • Chef in Your Garden • Food Gardening: Tricks of the Trade • Using Re-purposed Materials for the Edible Garden • The Buzz on Bees: Beekeeping and Cooking with Nature’s Sweetener 1 to 1:45 p.m.

• The “Dirt” on Soil: Soil Preparation & Cover Crops • The Big “O” - Understanding Organics • The Scoop on the Coop - the Details of Raising and Caring for Backyard Chickens, sponsored by Purina • The “Berry” Best Small Fruits: Strawberries, Blueberries & Raspberries 2:15 to 3 p.m.

• Don’t Kill your Tomatoes!

• The Wild Side: Native Edibles • Missouri’s Wild Mushrooms: But Are They Edible?

• Preserving the Harvest: Canning and Freezing Event check-in begins at 8 a.m.

Informational booths, a silent auction and speaker book signings will be offered throughout the day.

A box lunch is included with the event registration fee if enrolled by February 10.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is located at 4344 Shaw Blvd. in south St. Louis, accessible from Interstate 44 at the Vandeventer exit and from Interstate 64 at the Kingshighway North & South exit.

For more information about the St. Louis Garden Blitz, visit www. mobot.org/classes or call (314) 5779506. For general information about the Missouri Botanical Garden, v i s i t w w w. m o b o t . o r g o r c a l l (314) 577‑5100 (toll-free, 1-800-6428842).

3,000 butterflies fill Butterfly House for March Morpho Mania The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House will have the “blues” during the month of March, and they couldn’t be more excited! Witness up to 3,000 bright blue morpho butterflies in free flight – ten times the normal number – when March Morpho Mania® returns, March 1 through 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (closed Mondays). The event is included with Butterfly House admission.

Common Blue Morpho butterflies (Morpho peleides) are a visitor favorite, easily identified by their iridescent blue wings and large eight-inch wingspan. The species is only native to Central and South America, so you can’t ordinarily

catch a glimpse of blue morphos in the United States. The 8,000-squarefoot tropical conservatory at the Butterfly House is normally home to roughly 300 of the creatures, but during the month of March, the indoor conservatory will be totally immersed in blue.

“We are delighted to publicly showcase this impressive collection of butterflies for the fourth year,” said Joe Norton, director of the Butterfly House.

Step inside the lushly-planted conservatory to be surrounded by thousands of these cruising creatures.

Their brilliant blue color is actually the effect of refracted light on the scales of their wings, and is a useful defense mechanism for fooling predators. At roost, the mottled brown underside of the butterflies’ closed wings helps them to blend in with their surroundings, again fooling predators who mistake their spots for animal eyes.

In the wild, males zoom about during the day to establish territory, attract females and shoo away other males. When hungry, the butterflies stop to feast on delicious rotting fruit, tree sap, dung and dead animal carcasses; at the Butterfly House, their vegetarian diet mainly consists of bananas and other fruits presented on hanging feeding plates.

Common Blue Morpho

Family activities designed for children ages 2 to 12 will be offeredeach weekend from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lopata Learning Lab: * March 5, 6, 12 and 13: Learn more about butterfly farming. Make a small craft caterpillar and examine how cloth sleeving on the host tree will protect it from predators. Sort, pack and “ship” pretend chrysalides and learn how entomologists unpack and hang them to await emergence. * March 19, 20, 26 and 27: Explore the world of Central American chocolate and coffee farming.

Pretend to harvest pods and beans from imitation cacao and coffee trees, and sort the beans according to weight and color. Test acidity and alkalinity of coffee, paint with chocolate and become a young entrepreneur at the Little Beans Café.

The Butterfly House is located at 15193 Olive Blvd. at Faust Park in Chesterfield, Mo., accessible from Interstate 64 at exit #19B. March Morpho Mania is included with Butterfly House admission of $6 for adults, $4.50 for seniors (ages 65 and over), and $4 for children (ages 3 to 12). Children ages 2 and under and Missouri Botanical Garden members are free.

For more information, visit www.butterflyhouse.org/events/ marchmorphomania.aspx or call (636) 530-0076.

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5th Annual Diabetes Education Program Saturday, January 29, 2011 (RSVP by January 24) Registration: 8:30 am to 9:00 am Program: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Morris University Center - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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People People planner Call for entry for the Spring ArtWalk in St. Charles Saint Charles Riverfront Arts has announced the “Call For Entry” for their upcoming “Spring ArtWalk” event, which will be held the weekend of April 29th, 30th and May 1st, 2011.

The Spring ArtWalk is a threeday event that features juried artists housed indoors at various businesses along Historic Main Street. The participating businesses provide display space for the artists and assist in attracting customers and sales. Proceeds from the event will benefit Saint Charles Riverfront Arts’ efforts to promote visual and performing arts throughout the St. Charles community.

There is no entry fee and no commission on the artists’ sales for this “artist-friendly” event (see attached news release and entry form for more information.)

Work must be submitted no later than February 1, 2011.

For more information about the 6th Spring ArtWalk, contact Sandy Kolde at sandy@ saintcharlesriverfrontarts. com, or visit the Saint Charles Riverfront Arts website at www. saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com.

Alton ready for eagle watchers It’s time to hop in the car and follow Mother Nature’s Highway to Alton this winter for an eagle watching adventure. Every January, experts anticipate nearly 1,000 American Bald Eagles will migrate to the region, many reclaiming their winter nests along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway from Alton to Grafton and Pere Marquette State Park. With the help of the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau’s 2 0 11 E a g l e Wa t c h e r ’ s G u i d e , visitors can plan their own eagle watching adventure and take part in numerous eagle watching events and tours happening throughout the region. New this year, the recently opened Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower will offer visitors new eagle viewing opportunities.

Eagle watching has been an attraction for the last decade all around Alton, and every year new attractions and events enrich the experience for visitors wishing to catch a glimpse of these magnificent birds.

In May 2010, the new Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower opened in Hartford, Il., offering panoramic views of the confluence of the Missouri & Mississippi rivers from platforms at 50, 100 and 150 feet.

These same viewing platforms will yield a new perspective for visitors wishing to see eagles

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in flight. In addition, the Tower will feature an “Eagles Over the Confluence” event every Saturday & Sunday from January 8, 2011 through February 20, 2011, with featured activities each week including artisans, kid’s crafts, photography workshops and more. For more details, go to www.

ConfluenceTower.com.

Back again this year, visitors can take part in a little Eagle Caching as they head out to visit the various “Eagle Watching Hot Spots” featured in the 2011 Eagle Watcher’s Guide. Within the guide, information can be found about the caches and clues on where to find them. Like geocaching, each cache has a set of coordinates that are plugged into the GPS navigator and used by the explorer to search for the treasure.

All the information needed, including the clues, coordinates and GPS rentals, can be found at www.

VisitAlton.com/EagleCaching, or by visiting the Alton Visitor’s Center at 200 Piasa St. in Downtown Alton.

Visitors can head out to view the eagles on their own or take part in some of the traditional eagle watching events in the region, including eagle meet & greets, eagle watching tours and live bird demonstrations. Events take place nearly every weekend and throughout the week, from January through March. Plus, most of the events in the region are free of charge. A full list of events can be found online at www.VisitAlton. com and in the Eagle Watcher ’s Guide.

For visitors wishing to make eagle watching a winter getaway, there are numerous eagle packages and specials available at hotels and bed & breakfast inns in Alton, Grafton and Elsah.

Alton, Illinois is the #1 destination for eagle watching in the St. Louis region. It is the place to be for the best eagle events and the largest concentration of American Bald Eagles in the state of Illinois.

Every day is a great day to plan on making your escape this winter to see the eagles in Alton. For the latest eagle watching updates or to receive your free Eagle Watchers Guide, call 1-800-ALTON-IL or go to www.VisitAlton.com.

Theatre and the UMO Ensemble.

The 2011 lineup is even more expansive as four national acts have been lined up.

“52 Pickup” will be performed by theater simple out of Seattle while LOCO7, based in in New York City, will present “In Retrospect.”

Two acts from Chicago are also included as Jeremy Sher will perform “Crow” while 500 Clown will perform “500 Clown Frankenstein.”

Each of the four evening performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. at either the Dunham Hall Theater or Metcalf Theater.

Ticket prices vary depending on the group performing, but range from $12 to $28.

For more information, call the Fine Arts Box Office at 650-2774 or visit the XFest Web site at www. siue.edu/xfest.

Tickets on sale now for Sesame Street Live Calling all super heroes! Super Grover needs your help – and it’s Elmo and the Fabulous Five to the rescue when this fantastic musical production zooms into St. Louis Join Elmo, Zoe, Abby Cadabby, Telly Monster and Zoe’s pet rock Rocco for Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Healthy Heroes” at

“Elmo’s Healthy Heroes” When: Thursday, Jan. 27 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. (*Opening Night Discount); Friday, Jan. 28 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 29 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 30 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Where: Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark Ave. St. Louis Tickets: $12, $18 and $24. A limited number of $36 Gold Circle seats and $56 Sunny Seats** are also available. * Opening Night, all seats (excluding Gold Circle/ Sunny Seats) are $10. A facility fee of $2.50 will be added to all ticket prices. Additional fees and discounts may apply. ** Special $56 Sunny Seat p a c k a g e s a re a v a i l a b l e a t a l l shows. Sunny Seats feature front row seats and a pre-show Meet & Greet with two Sesame Street Live friends.

• Tickets may be purchased at the Scottrade Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster ticket centers, by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

For disables access, please call 314-622-5420. For group sales information, please call 314-6225454. For further information, please call the Scottrade Center Event Hotline at 314-622-5435 or visit www.scottradecenter.com.

For information online, please visit www.sesamestreetlive.com.

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SIUE will host XFest 2.0 SIUE’s Department of Theater and Dance recently announced its schedule for XFest 2.0, a four-day celebration of experimental theater that will take place June 1 through 4.

The event, which is open to everyone, will feature four mainstage performances as well as a host of workshops focusing on experimental theater.

Last year ’s XFest featured Red Metal Mailbox, The Flying Carpet

Scottrade Center from Thursday, Jan. 27 through Sunday, Jan. 30.

Tickets for all nine performances go on sale Friday, November 5 at 10 a.m.

When Super Grover loses his superness, Sesame Street needs a hero! Never fear, Elmo and his team of Healthy Heroes are here.

Teaching lessons of healthy habits through song and dance, Elmo, Abby Cadabby and your favorite Sesame Street friends will explore exercise, nutrition, sleep/energy and hygiene – all in a quest to put the “super” back in Super Grover.

It’s Elmo’s Healthy Heroes to the rescue!

S e s a m e S t re e t L i v e “ E l m o ’ s Healthy Heroes” features an array of popular (and healthy!) songs, many of them renditions of tunes that parents will remember and kids will love: “Old MacDonald,” “ S p l i s h S p l a s h , ” “ Tw i n k l e , Twinkle Little Star” and “Sunny Days.” Like television’s Sesame Street, each Sesame Street Live p ro d u c t i o n f e a t u re s t i m e l e s s lessons for all ages. Through the dazzle of this full-blown B r o a d w a y - q u a l i t y s h o w, t h e production will teach children lessons in healthy habits that they can use long after the show ends. Adults will appreciate the universal appeal of Sesame Street Live, the high-tech stagecraft and cleverly written scripts.

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People People planner Bicycle expo planned 2011 Midwest bicycle expo and swap meet will be Sunday, January 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gateway Center in Collinsville.

Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you can’t get your bike fix. The 2011 Midwest Bicycle Expo and Swap Meet is your chance to revel in all things bicycle.

The $5 entry fee gives you access to bike shops, nonprofits, individuals and other bicycle-related businesses, each featuring a unique display of products and information. The Expo is your chance to catch a sneak peak of next season’s bicycle goodies, search for that hard-to-find bike part, or find a great deal on your next bike. The Expo will also feature a silent auction and the popular bike corral.

An Antique Bike Show will also be taking place at Gateway Center.

For a $5 admission fee (and $5 each show entry) you can display your classic bicycle and compete for trophies in several categories.

The 2011 ride season is right around the corner – the 2011 Midwest Bicycle Expo & Swap Meet is the best way to prepare. Don’t miss out.

For more information, contact Trailnet at 314-416-9930 x 107.

T h e 2 0 11 M i d w e s t b i c y c l e expo and swap meet is being put on by Trailnet and St. Louis BicycleWORKS.

Science Center to show “SEA REX” The Saint Louis Science Center and 3D Entertainment Distribution invite audiences on an incredible voyage in the next film to open at the OMNIMAX® Theater. SEA REX: JOURNEY TO A PREHISTORIC WORLD, opening Friday, January 14, takes viewers 200 million years back in time for a face-to-face encounter with the T. rex of the seas.

The Science Center is showing the 2D version of the film, formatted for the OMNIMAX. The film sheds light on t h e e x t r a o rd i n a r y p re h i s t o r i c underwater world and its largerthan-life creatures, which with their daunting size and natural ability for predation, were ruling the seas 20 million years before dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

“The Earth’s history, scientifically speaking, is a remarkable one, full of incredible creatures and stories,” said Jackie Mollet, Senior Director of Theater and Exhibitions at the Science Center. “It’s exciting to be able to tell the story of the T. rex of the seas through SEA REX: JOURNEY TO A PREHISTORIC WORLD on our giant screen.”

Moviegoers will meet, in a modern-day aquarium, Julie, an imaginative young woman, and travel across the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods to discover

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a little-known universe populated by amazing animals: the powerful Liopleurodon, the long-necked Elasmosaurus, the “eye-lizard” Ophthalmosaurus, the ferocious Prognathodon and the gigantic 75foot Shonisaurus.

“SEA REX: JOURNEY TO A PREHISTORIC WORLD is the ultimate combination of science and entertainment,” said Pascal Vuong, the film’s co-writer and director.

The film will be shown at 10am, 1 and 3pm on Monday through Saturday and 1 and 3pm on Sunday.

Schedule subject to change. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for children and free for Members with vouchers. To purchase individual tickets, please visit slsc.org or call 314.289.4424 for group sales.

Hidden Lake Winery to host fundraiser for therapeutic riding center CHAKOTA Therapeutic Riding Center (TRC) Not For Profit will be riding out into new pastures on Jan. 22, 2011 with “The Mane Event” to benefit children and adults with special needs held at Hidden Lake Winery in Aviston.

This progressive organization is celebrating the accomplishments of 2010 and kicking open the barn doors of opportunities in 2011.

The semi-formal dinner/dance and auction welcome in-kind donations and will be recognizing Silver sponsors of $250 and Gold sponsors of $500.

Chakota TRC Not For Profit continues to surprise locals in both their passion and their drive. Local community member Erin Hempen speaks to Chakota’s appearance on the scene, “Finding out there is a place like this right here in Clinton County where amazing things are happening for children who wouldn’t otherwise have accesses to this kind of therapy is awesome! More people need to be aware of what is going on at Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center.” Kay Langenhorst, CoFounder and President of the Organization responds by saying, “ I w a n t E V E RY O N E t o k n o w that Miracles still happen at Chakota!”

In addition to the awareness Chakota is raising, they are also looking to raise operating funds to further facilitate year round therapy for the children and adults with special needs.

Therefore, the organization hosts numerous events like The Mane Event.

Fundraising, donations and sponsorships all help defer the cost of therapy.

Therapeutic Riding is a form of equine assisted therapy and has been around for hundreds of years. It has become better known in the US within the last 40 years. Therapeutic riding has proven results for children and adults who have a wide range of cognitive, physical, and emotional conditions. Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center (a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization), closely f o l l o w s t h e s t a n d a rd s s e t b y

NARHA. North American Riding for the Handicapped Association h t t p : / / w w w. n a r h a . o r g i s a n accredited nonprofit organization that provides oversight and educational opportunities for centers worldwide.

Everest explorer to visit McKendree David Breashears transmitted the first live television pictures from the top of Mt. Everest back in 1983.

Two years later, he became the first American to reach its summit twice.

The award-winning filmmaker, author and explorer will tell his adventurous story on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. at McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts in Lebanon.

Breshears has scaled Mt. Everest an incredible five times and coproduced the first IMAX film shot on Earth’s highest peak. When a ferocious blizzard hit the mountain in 1996, killing eight, Breashears and his team stopped filming to provide assistance to the stricken climbers.

A year later, he performed the first live audio webcast from the summit for the public television science documentary series, “NOVA.” He has received four national Emmy

Awards for his achievement in cinematography. His best-selling memoir, “High Exposure: An Enduring Passion for Everest and Unforgiving Places,” documents his life as a mountaineer and filmmaker.

His work has taken him to remote locations throughout China, Nepal, India, Pakistan, South America and East Africa.

The program, a presentation of the George E. McCammon Memorial Distinguished Speaker Series, is open to the public. Admission is free but seating is limited so reservations are recommended; for tickets, call 618-537-6863 or visit the Hett box office.

M c K e n d re e ’ s D i s t i n g u i s h e d S p e a k e r S e r i e s f o r 2 0 1 0 - 2 0 11 concludes on Apr. 5 with Mireya Mayor, wildlife correspondent for National Geographic TV’s “Ultimate Explorer” program.

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Everyone has some growing to do Recently while speaking with my daughter about her grandson (my great grandson), she was telling me that she noticed him chewing gum and when she asked about it, he replied, “Yes, I can chew gum because now I’m four.”

I guess in his mind becoming four granted him privileges he hadn’t had when he was three. He was ‘growing up’ and very proud of that fact.

Perhaps I was recalling this conversation when I read a devotional entitled, “Are You Growing?”

Now I realize that as adults, we may grow heavier or we may grow thinner but in reality most of the growing we do is not physical. Unless, we add, with age, we grow ‘weaker ’.

But we can continue to grow in our intellect or in our spiritual life.

I know I’m not growing physically because just the other Sunday when one of my adult grandsons was leaving, he gave me a hug and I remarked, “Are you still getting taller?” to which he said, “No, Grandma, you’re shrinking.”

Doris Gvillo So while I’m not growing physically, I find myself wondering if I am still growing. And I certainly hope so.

I don’t think I am the only person who asks themselves that question. Just in recent weeks I have read two articles in devotional materials that ask “Are You Growing?” One mentions a little child who acts up and excuses the fact by saying “I’m immaturing.” The grandmother then searches her own life and realizes that in many ways she too acts ‘immature.’

So, when we, as adults,

we mean? For me, it raises the question not so much about how much ‘knowledge’ I am absorbing that will increase my intellect but rather how am I growing ‘spiritually’.

Am I growing in ways God would like for me to grow?

Have I become old and cranky? Or, have I with the years become kinder and more forgiving?

Do I look at the world with a jaded outlook and bemoan the fact that this world is a dangerous and evil place, or do I find myself searching for ways to make our society a better environment for our children and grandchildren?

Have I decided I know all I need to know about the

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Bible and all the promises and warnings it contains?

Or, do I still find the time to attend study groups where we explore, share, and it is hoped, learn and grow spiritually.

It’s a new year. It offers a chance for new beginnings and new growth in many ways.

While it is a certain fact of life that this year will make me ‘older ’ still or as one of my friends puts it…’almost as old as dirt’, the years should not be an excuse to stop growing.

So as I struggle to remember to write ‘2011’, I hope that I will try hard to grow in not only wisdom, but in faith. In

the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

If we can continue to grow in that manner, our age won’t be the major factor in our life, but rather, it will be the way we live our lives and how we treat those with whom we interact. And, it will also influence how we view the world and what our responsibility as a ‘citizen’ of this world asks of us.

It seems to me we all have an awful lot of ‘growing’ still to do.

Doris Gvillo is a member of Eden United Church of Christ.

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Music Tuning in **If you would like to add something to our music calendar, email it to theedge@edwpub.net.

Friday, Jan. 21 • Bud Summers, Westview Wine Cellar and Bistro, Collinsville

Thursday, Feb. 3

Friday, Feb. 18

Cellar and Bistro, Collinsville

• Split Lip Rayfield, The Rock House, 1200 S. 7th St., St. Louis, 8 p.m., $15, Over 21 only.

• Pete Morrissey, Westview Wine Cellar and Bistro, Collinsville

Saturday, Feb. 26

• Wi n d S y m p h o n y C o n c e r t , Dunham Hall-SIUE Campus, 7:30 p.m.

• Gabie, Westview Wine Cellar and Bistro, Collinsville

Friday, March 4

Friday, Feb. 4

• Pete Morrissey, Westview Wine Cellar, Collinsville

• Dan Smithiger, Percussion Faculty Recital, Dunham Hall, Rm 1115, 7:30 p.m.; free • Pete Morrisey, Westview Wine Cellar, Collinsville

Thursday, Jan. 27

Saturday, Feb. 5

• Tea Leaf Green, The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill, Delmar Loop

• “Mercy Road Quartet,” “Gospel Messengers,” Bethalto Church of God, 800 E. Bethalto Blvd. Bethalto, www.mercyroad.com.net, $5 per person donation appreciated.

• Matt Livasy, Westview Wine Cellar, Collinsville

Saturday, Jan. 22

Friday, Jan. 28 • Butch Moore, Westview Wine Cellar, Collinsville

Saturday, Jan. 29 • Gabie, Westview Wine Cellar, Collinsville

Sunday, Jan. 30 • 24th Annual Children of the Dream, Black Rep Touring Co., Edwardsville High School, 6161 Center Grove Rd. in Edwardsville, $10, 447-5786.

Thursday, Feb. 10 Peter Martin Solo Piano Performance, The Sheldon, 7:30 p.m., St. Louis

Friday, Feb. 11 • Faculty Showcase, Abbott Auditorium-SIUE campus, 7:30 p.m.

• Bud Summers, Westview Wine Cellar and Bistro, Collinsville

Saturday, Feb. 19 • R o n n i e M i l s a p , R i c k m a n Auditorium, Arnold, Mo., 8 p.m.

• George Kershaw, Westview Wine Cellar and Bistro, Collinsville

Sunday, Feb. 20 • Arianna String Quartet, Youth Series-”Imagination and Imagery,” Touhill Performing Arts Center, UMSL, St. Louis, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 23 • Arianna String Quartet, Youth Series-”Imagination and Imagery,” Touhill Performing Arts Center, UMSL, St. Louis, 10 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 25 • Pete Morrissey, Westview Wine

Sunday, Feb. 27 • Peppino D’Agostino, The Rock House, 1200 S. 7th St., St. Louis, 8:30 p.m., $25 reserved, $15 general admission, over 21 only.

Monday, Feb. 28 • Jazz Concert, Dunham HallSIUE Campus, 7:30 p.m.

• A n Evening with Rodney Crowell, The Duck Room at The Blueberry Hill, Delmar Loop

Tuesday, March 1 • Concert Band, Dunham HallSIUE Campus, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 2

• University Symphony Orchestra, Dunham Hall-SIUE Campus, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 5 • Arianna String Quartet, QuintEssential! Gala Concert w/Pianist Anton Nel Touhill Performing Arts Center, UMSL, St. Louis, 8 p.m.

• “The Watkins Family,” Bluegrass Gospel, Bethalto Church of God, 800 E. Bethalto Blvd. Bethalto, www. watkinsfamilymusic.com, $5 per person donation appreciated.

Sunday, March 6 • Suzuki Concert, Dunham HallSIUE Concert, 2 p.m., free • Drumline Showdown, 2 p.m., Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis

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Music Tuning in Touhill to host The Parker Quartet The Parker Quartet, rising stars in the classical music world, will perform at the Touhill on Friday, January 28. The concert begins at 8 p.m. in the E. Desmond & Mary Ann Lee Theater.

Hailed by the New York Times as “something extraordinary” and by the Boston Globe for their “fiercely committed performances,” the Parker Quartet has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation.

The Parker Quartet is comprised of Daniel Chong (violin), Karen Kim (violin), Jessica Bodner (viola) and Kee-Hyun Kim (cello) – and each hold graduate degrees from the New England Conservatory of Music.

For the St. Louis concert, the quartet will play: Haydn’s Quartet in G Major, Op. 77, No. 1, “Lobbkowitz”; Dvorak’s Selections from Cypreses, B. 152; Kurtag’s Twelve Microludes, Op. 13; and Brahm’s Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2.

Equally at home in a concert hall or a downtown club, the Parker Quartet has been profiled in Time Out NY, The Boston Globe, Chamber Music Magazine and on Musical America.com for their pioneering performances in non-traditional venues.

The Quartet began its professional touring career in 2002, and in 2005 sparked international acclaim by winning the Concert Artists Guild Competition as well as the Grand Prix and Mozart Prize at the 2005 Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition in France.

Most recently, the Quartet was awarded the prestigious 2009-2010 Cleveland Quartet Award. Given biennially by Chamber Music America, this award honors and promotes a rising young string quartet whose artistry demonstrates that it is in the process of establishing a major career.

T h i s c o n c e r t i s a n E 3 ! performance, Explore – Experience – Engage. E3! This pre-performance discussion will begin at 7 p.m.

The post-performance reception, featuring appetizers, coffee and bakery treats, are free to ticket holders.

Tickets for the Parker Quartet are $23. They are on sale now at the Touhill Performing Arts Center Ticket Office; online at www.touhill. org; or by phone at 314-516-4949.

The Touhill’s Ticket Office is located at One University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121. All St. Louis area students receive a 10% discount on two tickets with their I.D. Group and senior discounts are also available.

MoBOT plans gospel concert Join the Missouri Botanical Garden to honor Black History Month with

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an afternoon of heart-felt gospel music. The annual Celebrate the Gospel concert will be held on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. The event is included with Garden admission.

Enjoy soul-stirring renditions of traditional gospel favorites as performed by the New Sunny Mount Missionary Baptist Church Chancel Choir, the St. Louis Overall Regional Winner in Verizon’s How Sweet the SoundTM2010 nationwide church choir competition. Seating is limited inside the Garden’s Shoenberg Theater and available first-come, first-served.

Admission to the Missouri Botanical Garden is $8; St. Louis City and County residents enjoy discounted admission of $4.

Children ages 12 and under and Garden members are free.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is located at 4344 Shaw Blvd. in south St. Louis, accessible from Interstate 44 at the Vandeventer exit and from Interstate 64 at the Kingshighway North & South exit. Free parking is available on-site and two blocks west at the corner of Shaw and Vandeventer.

For general information, v i s i t w w w. m o b o t . o r g o r c a l l (314) 577‑5100.

Jazz St. Louis continues season Celebrating its 15th Anniversary, Jazz St. Louis is pleased to announce the Jazz at the Bistro subscription series and special events scheduled for the 2010 -2011 season. These artists reflect some of the biggest names and finest talent in jazz today: 2010-2011 Subscription Series Listed as: Date, Artist, Prices.

January 19-22, Charlie Hunter, $25 and $30 February 2-5 Stanley Clarke with Hiromim $30 and $35 February 16-19, Ray Vega Latin Jazz Quintet, $25 and $30 March 2-5, Chris Potter Underground, $30 and $35 March 16-19, Christian McBride, Benny Green & Gregory Hutchinson, $30 and $35 March 30-April 2, Ann Hampton Callaway, $35 and $40 April 13-16, Yellowjackets, $30 and $35 April 27-30, Bill Charlap Trio, $25 and $30 May 11-14, Houston Person, $25 $30 May 25-28, Sean Jones Quintet, $25 and $30 Special Events February 11, Al Jarreau , $150/$50/$40. 8:00 p.m. show at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis. -Sponsored by World Wide Technology, Inc. All show times are at 8:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

On sale dates for David Sanborn, the Jazz Crusaders and Al Jarreau will

be announced separately. Tickets for all other Jazz at the Bistro events go on sale at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at all Metrotix locations, via phone at 314.534.1111, online at www.metrotix.com or through the Jazz St. Louis box office at 314.289.4030. Student tickets are available for most shows.

Touhill announces 2010-11 schedule On its 2010-11 calendar, the Touhill again showcases events that span many genres, from classical to opera, jazz to dance, and international to special events.

Single tickets for most events went on sale Aug. 9.

The breadth and wealth of talent that will grace the two stages at the performing arts center is

largely reflective of continued partnerships with esteemed local arts organizations, including Dance St. Louis, Modern American Dance Company, Ambassadors of Harmony, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Arianna String Quartet and Jazz St. Louis, as well as select, outstanding resources on the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus.

Exceptions are noted in the event calendar. Tickets are available at the Touhill Performing Arts Center Ticket Office; online at www.touhill. org; or by phone at 314-516-4949.

The Touhill’s Ticket Office is located at One University Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63121.

Student, group, and senior discounts are available. Check with the Ticket Office for eligibility.

CEDAR LAKE CONTEMPORARY BALLET Presented by Dance St.

Louis January 28 & 29 • Fri @ 8PM; Sat @ 2 & 8PM • $50, $40, $30 In just seven years, this New Yorkbased troupe of 16 international dancers has vaulted into the front ranks—hailed for “dancing that pull the viewers right out of their seats” (New York Times). The company thrives on taking chances and is beloved by adventurous audiences worldwide.

TAIKOZA Presented by the Center for International Studies * January 29 • Sat @ 8PM • $18 Tiakoza combines thunderous rhythms of ancestral Japanese drums with delicate melodies of bamboo flutes to revitalize an art form pulsing with energy. (E3!)

AL JARREAU Presented by Jazz Saint Louis February 11 • Fri @ 8PM • $150, $50, $40

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“Jersey Boys” returns to The Fox

By DEBBIE SETTLE Of The Edge

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here are not that many men who would jump at the chance to see a Broadway play. There is one Broadway production that is changing that concept. “Jersey Boys,” an autobiographical musical based on the lives of the popular music group The Four Seasons not only has received rave reviews, but men love the show too!

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Tickets are already on sale for the St. Louis return engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning hit musical that will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre from May 11 through May 29.

This wonderful story dramatizes the formation, rise and eventual break-up of the original four members, Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio, Nick Massi, and Frankie Valli, that made up The Four Seasons. This is the story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sound and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30.

The musical is separated into four sections, with each section narrated by a different member of the band – Spring being Tommy DeVito, Summer being Bob Gaudio, Fall being Nick Massi and Winter being Frankie Valli. Each member gives a different perspective on the band and their contribution to it.

The four different prospectives culminate with the final scene, which takes place in 1990 with The Four Seasons’ induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of

Fame.

Directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Des McAnuff, “Jersey Boys” won the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical, the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, the 2010 Helpmann Award for Best Musical (Australia), and continues to break box office records on Broadway and across North America.

“Jersey Boys” is written by Academy Award winner Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.

“Jersey Boys” returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis, on May 11 to May 29. Curtain times for this limited three-week engagement are Tuesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 15 and May 22 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 29, at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. There is also a weekday matinee on Thursday, May 12 at 1 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale and are available at the Fox Theatre box office, MetroTix charge by phone at 314534-1111 and MetroTix outlets.

Orders for groups of 15 or more may be placed by calling 314-535-2900. Ticket prices start at $33 and are subject to change. Please refer to fabulousfox.com for current pricing. A limited number of VIP tickets are also available, call for additional information.

“Jersey Boys” is part of the U.S. Bank Broadway Series and sponsored by American Airlines.

Catch a sneak peek of “Jersey Boys”! Log on to JerseyBoysInfo.com/watch.

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The Arts

A weekend full of flavor Ninth Annual St. Louis Food & Wine Experience will benefit The Rep

By DEBBIE SETTLE Of The Edge The Ninth Annual St. Louis Food & Wine Experience, the region’s largest international wine tasting and a delicious journey through the sensual pleasures of wine and fine foods, transforms the elegant Chase Park Plaza Hotel, 212 North Kingshighway, St. Louis, into a spectacular culinary crossroads Jan. 29 and 30.

Presented by Schnucks Markets with major sponsorship by US Bank, the event welcomes guest chefs, exhibitors and winemakers from around the world.

Lidia Bastianich, acclaimed public television host and cookbook author, sponsored by Lathrop & Gage LLP; Eli Kirshtein, contestant on the Emmy award-winning series “Top Chef: Las Vegas” on Bravo, sponsored by Quickfire Wines; Deidre Pujols, wife of Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols and driving force for the many good works of the Pujols Family Foundation, sponsored by the Pujols Family Foundation; Chase Park Plaza Hotel Executive Chef Brian Hale, sponsored

by Chase Park Plaza; Lucy Schnuck and Nathaniel Bonner of Schnucks Cooks Cooking School, sponsored by Alessi; and Schnucks Executive Chef Scott Drake, sponsored by Schnucks, will make special appearances on the Mainstage at this unique event, proceeds from which benefit the extensive educational and community service programs and outstanding productions of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.

Show hours are Saturday, Jan. 29, from noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 30, from noon to 5 p.m.

For more information about The St. Louis Food & Wine Experience (including parking information) or to purchase advance tickets, call The Rep at (314) 968-4925 or visit www. repstl.org. General admission tickets and VIP admission tickets are also available at the Service Desk of local Schnucks stores.

Advance purchase tickets to The St. Louis Food & Wine Experience are $50 per person for one-day general admission valid on Saturday or Sunday. One-day VIP admission, which includes access to the VIP Reserve Room (featuring exclusive sampling of premium wines and prepared foods and a complimentary 18 oz. Riedel stem), is $95 per person. One-day general admission tickets for Sunday, Jan. 30, only are available for $40 in advance.

One-day general admission at the door will be $60 per person. VIP admission at the door will be $100 per person. A special “designated driver” admission will be offered at the door only for $25. Absolutely no one under the age of 21 will be admitted to any Food & Wine Experience event.

Grand Cru Patron tickets are $1,000 (serves two), and include admission to The Premier Tasting with valet parking, a room for two at The Chase Park Plaza Hotel on Friday, Jan. 28, and one-day VIP admission on Saturday or Sunday.

Guests entering the St. Louis Food & Wine

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Experience receive a complimentary wine glass (with the exception of a designated driver admission) and valet plate, the perfect way to sample over 700 exquisite selections from more than 300 winemakers as local and celebrity guest chefs share the latest tips for cooking and entertaining made easy on the Mainstage.

The Premier Tasting, Friday, Jan. 28 On the eve of the St. Louis Food & Wine Experience, The Premier Tasting: A CellarMaker’s Dream will be presented in the Starlight Ballroom of the Chase on Friday, Jan. 28 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. This special event brings fine wine connoisseurs and novices alike the rare gift of sampling an international selection of hard-to-find and library wines, special magnums and vertical tastings.

The Premier Tasting is sponsored by Ernst & Young and Arch Coal, Inc. The Premier Tasting begins with a Moet & Chandon Imperial Champagne greeting, and includes a dazzling array of wines not available at any other point in the Food & Wine Experience. A sumptuous gourmet menu will be served, and guests will thrill to an exciting live auction of trips, sports memorabilia and rare vintages. Admission to The Premier Tasting is $250 per person in advance and includes admission to The Premier Tasting, valet parking and One-Day VIP Reserve Room admission to the St. Louis

Deidre Pujols and Paula Deen Photo for The Edge Food & Wine Experience to be enjoyed on either Jan. 29 or Jan. 30. For $175 per person in advance, guests will enjoy admission to The Premier Tasting and valet parking (does not include admission to the St. Louis Food & Wine Experience). For tickets or information, call (314) 968-4925. .The VIP Reserve Room-Only wines of exceptional quality, color and vintage are poured in The VIP Reserve Room. Held in the

Lindell Ballroom of the Chase, VIP guests are greeted with a clear Riedel wine glass upon arrival to better see the characteristics of the wines sampled and are able to step away from the bustling mainfloor to enjoy a gourmet hors d’oeuvre buffet designed by Schnucks.

The VIP Reserve Room is ideal for guests looking for something out of the ordinary or those who appreciate the opportunity to freely taste high-caliber wines, some with limited availability to the region.

The St. Louis Food & Wine Experience is presented by Schnucks Markets, with major sponsorship support from US Bank.

Supporters include Missouri Wines, Mount Pleasant Winery and FEAST Magazine. The Chase Park Plaza is the host hotel of the St. Louis Food & Wine Experience.

Food & Wine guests enjoy amazing discounts on case-orders placed with Schnucks at the event.

Proceeds from this event benefit The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ mission to produce quality programming both on its stages and in its educational outreach.

Each year, The Rep brings the power of live, professionally-produced theatre to over 200,000 people in the St. Louis region, including nearly 50,000 bi-state area students who participate in an array of theatrical activities, introducing them to the magic of theatre and making the arts an important part of their lives.

Guest chefs on the Mainstage include: Lidia Bastianich: Lidia Bastianich is one of the best-loved chefs on television, a best-selling cookbook author, restaurateur, and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. Lidia has married her two passions in life – her family and food, to create multiple culinary endeavors alongside her two children, Joseph and Tanya. Her cookbooks include “Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy” and “Lidia’s Italy” – both companion books to the Emmynominated television series, – “Lidia’s Italy,” as well as “Lidia’s Family Table,” “Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen,” “Lidia’s Italian Table” and “La Cucina di Lidia.”

Lidia is the chef/owner of four acclaimed New York City restaurants – Felidia, Becco, Esca and Del Posto (recently awarded four stars by the New York Times), as well as Lidia’s in Pittsburgh and Kansas City. She is also founder and president of Tavola Productions, an entertainment company that produces high-quality broadcast

productions including Lidia’s Italy.

Lidia Bastianich will present a Culinary Demonstration on the Mainstage on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are $40 in advance (limited to 100 tickets, if not sold out in advance tickets will be available at the Mainstage). Admission includes reserved seating, Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy cookbook, a jar of Lidia’s sauce and the opportunity to be first in line for an autograph.

SPECIAL EVENT: There will be a Lidia Bastianich Welcome Reception on Friday, Jan. 28, from 6 p.m. -to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person/$225 per couple in advance.

Admission includes buffet featuring Lidia’s Italian specialties, Bastianich Winery wine tasting, “Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy” cookbook and an autograph opportunity. PLEASE NOTE: Tickets for this special event are available only by calling The Repertory Theatre at 314-968-7340 ext.

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Eli Kirshtein: Born and raised in Atlanta, Eli Kirshtein, 26, has rapidly become one of the prominent, young chefs in the local landscape. He started his culinary career at the age of 16 as a cook under Chefs Kevin Rathbun and Richard Blais. Eli left Atlanta to attend the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. During his time there, Eli worked in some of the country’s greatest kitchens including; Le Bernardin, Alain Ducasse, Restaurant Daniel, and Jean Georges. While working with some of the world’s finest chefs, Eli acquired solid technique and a dedication to quality ingredients. Upon graduating, Eli returned to Atlanta to reunite with Richard Blais, working as his Sous Chef at One Midtown Kitchen. After two years at One, Eli took a year long hiatus to work under Alberto Cabrera at Miami’s Karu & Y as Executive Sous Chef. Working under Blais and Cabrera, Eli began to fine tune his modern approach to food while still maintaining the formal principles of his classical training. In 2009, Eli appeared on the Emmy award-winning series “Top Chef: Las Vegas,” on Bravo. He finished strongly among a formidable cast of highcaliber chefs. Since Fall 2010, Eli has been busy securing a restaurant spot in Atlanta for his forthcoming concept. He will also be appearing in demonstrations and workshops across the country.

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Thursday, Feb. 10

Wednesday, Feb. 16

Monday, Feb. 21

Sunday, Jan. 30

Thursday, Jan. 20

• Pericles by William Shakespeare, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis

• Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis • Christina Shmigel “This City, Daily Rising”, Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd.-in Grand Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis • Christina Shmigel “This City, Daily Rising”, Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd.-in Grand Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis

Friday, Feb. 11

Thursday, Feb. 17

• Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis • Christina Shmigel “This City, Daily Rising”, Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd.-in Grand Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis • Christina Shmigel “This City, Daily Rising”, Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd.-in Grand Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 12

Friday, Feb. 18

• Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis • Christina Shmigel “This City, Daily Rising”, Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd.-in Grand Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis • C h r i s t i n a S h m i g e l “ T h i s City, Daily Rising”, Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd.-in Grand Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Pericles by William Shakespeare, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis

Friday, Jan. 21 • Pericles by William Shakespeare, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis • Christina Shmigel “This City, Daily Rising”, Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd.-in Grand Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 22 • Pericles by William Shakespeare, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis • Christina Shmigel “This City, Daily Rising”, Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd.-in Grand Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 23 • Pericles by William Shakespeare, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis

Monday, Jan. 24 • Pericles by William Shakespeare, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis

Tuesday, Jan. 25 • Pericles by William Shakespeare, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis

Wednesday, Feb. 2 • Christina Shmigel “This City, Daily Rising”, Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd.-in Grand Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 3 • Christina Shmigel “This City, Daily Rising”, Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd.-in Grand Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 4 • Christina Shmigel “This City, Daily Rising”, Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd.-in Grand Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 5 • C h r i s t i n a S h m i g e l “ T h i s City, Daily Rising”, Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd.-in Grand Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 9 • Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis • C h r i s t i n a S h m i g e l “ T h i s City, Daily Rising”, Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd.-in Grand Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 13 • Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis

Saturday, Feb. 19

• Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis

• Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis • Christina Shmigel “This City, Daily Rising”, Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd.-in Grand Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 15

Sunday, Feb. 20

Monday, Feb. 14

• Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis

• Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis

Tuesday, Feb. 22 • Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis

Wednesday, Feb. 23 • Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis

Thursday, Feb. 24 • Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis

Friday, Feb. 25 • Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis

Saturday, Feb. 26 • Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis

Sunday, Feb. 27 • R u i n e d b y Ly n n N o t t a g e , The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis

Monday, Feb. 28 • Ruined by Lynn Nottage, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis

Wednesday, Jan. 26 • Pericles by William Shakespeare, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis • Christina Shmigel “This City, Daily Rising”, Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd.-in Grand Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 27 • Pericles by William Shakespeare, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis • Christina Shmigel “This City, Daily Rising”, Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd.-in Grand Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 28 • Pericles by William Shakespeare, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis • Christina Shmigel “This City, Daily Rising”, Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd.-in Grand Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 29 • Pericles by William Shakespeare, The Black Rep, Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis • Christina Shmigel “This City, Daily Rising”, Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd.-in Grand

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The Arts Artistic adventures Comedy trio to visit St. Louis Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy will return to St. Louis for one show at 8 p.m.

March 11 at the Scottrade Center.

Tickets are now on sale at the Scottrade Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets or by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

Jeff Foxworthy is widely known for his redneck jokes, and his act goes well beyond to explore the humor in everyday family interactions and human nature.

Foxworthy currently hosts the hit show Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader, which airs on FOX and is in syndication. One of the most respected and successful comedians in the United States, Foxworthy is the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history, a m u l t i p l e G r a m m y Aw a r d nominee and a best-selling author.

Bill Engvall currently hosts Country Fried Home Videos - one of the highest rated shows on Country Music Television (CMT).

One of his biggest selling comedy albums and DVDs is, “Here’s Your Sign.�  He recently recorded his latest one hour special for Comedy Central at Just For Laughs inaugural Festival in Chicago.

The special, Aged and Confused, which is available on DVD. The California resident has also authored several books.  Larry The Cable Guy has his signature catchphrase, “Git-RDone�, he continues to sell-out theatres and arenas throughout North America. He recently performed in front of more than 50,000 fans while recording his next hour-long special Tailgate Party for Comedy Central last July 4 in Nebraska. In Cars 2, Larry will voice Mater in the sequel which will be released in 2011. Larry will be hosting Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy for the History Channel.

The show is slated to premiere in 2011. In each episode, Larry will visit various sites across the country revealing bits of real history while immersing himself in new and different lifestyles, jobs and hobbies that celebrate the American experience.

COCA offers winter programs COCA, the Center of Creative Arts, has announced its list of winter programs.

COCA is located at 524 Trinity Ave., in the University City loop, just off Delmar.

For more information on any of the following programs, call COCA at (314) 725-6555 or visit www. cocastl.org January 21-23

January 20, 2011

COCA Family Theatre Series: The Kennedy Center’s Knuffle Bunny-A Cautionary Tale Based on the Caldecott Honor– winning picture book by sixtime Emmy Award winner Mo Willems, with music by Grammy Award–winning composer Michael Silversher. Chock full of adventure, song, and gigantic dancing laundry, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical tells the tale of firsts: a stuffed animal’s first trip in the laundry, a little girl’s first words, and a Daddy’s first time dealing with his child going “boneless.� Friday at 7:00pm, Saturday at 2:00pm and 5:00pm, Sunday at 1:30pm and 3:30pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO.  (Children are invited to bring their stuffed animals to the performance and pajamas are welcomed on Friday night.)

Tickets($14-$18) on sale at www. cocastl.org January 22 Conversation with the Choreographer: Alvin Ailey’s Antonio Douthit and Kirven Boyd Dancers from New York’s Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will showcase the work they have set on COCA’s student dance companies.

Question and answer period plus reception to follow. Saturday at 3:30pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. Free and open to the public. Call 725.6555.

January 22-February 26 Cartooning, Illustration and Narrative Art Classes for Children and Teens In conjunction with the Jules Feiffer exhibit in the Millstone Gallery, COCA offers a series of visual art classes for ages 6-9, 10-13 and 14-18. These 6-week programs include Cartooning/ C h a r a c t e r C r e a t i o n s , Yo u n g Illustrator*, Comic Books & Graphic Novels and Narrative Art. With instructors John Parker and Stephanie Summerlin.  Saturdays at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. $55-$165, depending on class.

(Young Illustrator is a 15-week program.)  Call 314.725.6555 or register at www.cocastl.org January 23-February 13 Sunday Social Dance Workshops: “ValenTime� Prep Close Embrace Tango A workshop intended for beginners to experience the Tango as it evolved on the crowded dance floors of Buenos Aires. Great preparation for Valentine’s Day. No partner required. With Mimi MacDonald and Tal Stein. Sundays from 4:30-6:00pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. $50$55. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www. cocastl.org January 28-29 COCA Theatre Company (CTC) presents The Hundred Dresses by Mary Hall Surface Directed by Shanara Gabrielle COCA’s student theatre company performs The Hundred Dresses, a d a p t e d f ro m E l e a n o r E s t e s ’

Newbery Honor and Caldecot Medal book, set in the 1930’s. When Wanda Petronski tells classmates that she has a hundred dresses -even though she wears the same one everyday -- she endures relentless t e a s i n g .  W h i l e t h e h e ro i n e , Maddie, doesn’t tease Wanda, she does nothing to stop it for fear of being teased herself. Eventually it’s discovered that there might be a hundred dresses after all, and that it’s important to stand up for others even if it is not the popular thing to do. Q & A to follow each performance. CTC is comprised of teen actors from throughout the St. Louis area. Friday at 7:00pm and Saturday afternoon at 2:30pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. Tickets on sale December 13 at www.cocastl.org February 4 Wells Fargo Advisors SchoolTime Performance Series: Continuing the Legacy Written and directed by COCA alumnus Chris Page, this 40-minute performance uses dance as a vehicle to take audience members through black history -- from slavery to the jazz era, through the civil rights movement, to modern times. Large photographs are projected behind the dancers and create a vivid accompaniment to the modern dance choreography. Continuing the Legacy helps audience members see, hear and feel the journey of African Americans in this country.

Performers include members of COCA’s Pre-Professional Dance Program. Continuing the Legacy includes imagery that may be disturbing to young children. Recommended for grades 4+ and their parents. Friday at 7:00pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. Tickets ($5) on sale at www. cocastl.org February 5 1-Time Weekend Specials – Valentine Book Art Adults will create a one-of-a-kind card with guidance from both an art and a poetry instructor. With Susan Grigsby and Stephanie Summerlin.

Saturday, 1:00-2:55pm, at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. $25. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl. org February 11 Club 524 –ValenTime Tango COCA’s Club 524 offers a beginner lesson Friday at 8:00pm followed by open dancing until midnight. $8/ person or $15/couple at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. Visit www.cocastl.org or call 725.6555.

February 11-13 COCA Family Theatre Series: AGA-BOOM –Theater of Physical Comedy AGA-BOOM cuts through language and cultural barriers with an interactive mayhem composed of slapstick, physical comedy and outrageous silliness. Created by Dimitri Bogatirev, the performance is pure FUN for children and adults alike, and has delighted audiences

throughout the world from Broadway and Las Vegas to Mexico, Chile, Japan, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates. Friday at 7:00pm, Saturday at 2:00pm and 5:00pm, Sunday at 1:30pm and 3:30pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. Tickets ($14-$18) on sale at www.cocastl.org February 18 1-Time Weekend Specials –  Chocolate Lava Cake Adults (21+) will create molten chocolate lava cakes and truffle cake then sample them with champagne.

Registration is open for individuals, couples or groups. With Cynthia Panian.

Friday, 7:00-8:30pm, at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. $30. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl. org February 19 Conversation with the Choreographer: Jon Lehrer of Lehrer Dance Jon Lehrer of Buffalo, New York, will showcase the work he set on COCAdance, COCA’s modern dance company. Question and answer period and reception to follow. Saturday at 3:00pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. Free and open to the public. Call 725.6555.

February 20 Free @ 3 Community Days – African Drumming Students ages 9+ will explore the rhythms of West Africa while playing the djembe, dun dun and shakaree. Sunday, 3:00pm-4:00pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. Email name, address and birthdate to freeat3@cocastl.org.

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February 26 Conversation with the Choreographer: Nicholas Villenueve Nicholas Villenueve, of New York’s Ballet Hispanico, will showcase the work he set on Ballet Eclectica, COCA’s student ballet company. Question and answer period and reception to follow. Saturday at 3:30pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. Free and open to the public. Call 725.6555.

February 26 1-Time Weekend Specials – Mystery Scavenger Hunt Children (3+) will hunt for clues around COCA in conjunction with the production in COCA’s Founders’ Theatre. Saturday, 3:30-4:15pm, at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. $10. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org February 25-27 COCA Family Theatre Series: Holy Cow! by Theatre de l’Oeil Funny characters, lively music, live actors and enormous puppets combine for an “udderly� fantastic theatre for family audiences. Holy Cow has joyful singing, a colorful set, and a “cowmical� script by Javier Swedzky and premiered as Oh, La Vache! at La Maison Theatre in Montreal. Delightful detectives Tom and Bob try their best to help Henrietta solve the mystery of her missing teddy bear. But will a disguised COW throw them off course? Friday at 7:00pm, Saturday at 2:00pm and 5:00pm, Sunday at 1:30pm and 3:30pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. Tickets($14-$18) on sale at www.cocastl.org

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The Arts Wine Continued from Page 12 Deidre Pujols: Deidre Pujols, wife of Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols, has served as a driving force for the many good works of the Pujols Family Foundation since its inception on May 5, 2005. The Pujols Family Foundation’s mission is to support people with Down syndrome, disabilities and other life-threatening illnesses as well as the children and families living in impoverished conditions in the Dominican Republic. One of Deidre’s many projects was the creation of a Web site (www. pujolskitchen.com) devoted to her passion for Dominican cooking and the disadvantaged women of her husband’s native country. As part of that project, Deidre recently launched a cookbook/calendar with some of her favorite Dominican recipes, which is available from the Pujols Family Foundation store.

Chef Scott Drake: Schnucks Executive Chef Scott Drake has been cooking for more than 40 years and now lends his expertise to Schnucks Prepared Foods, one of the company’s fastest growing departments. In addition to studying at some of the world’s top culinary institutes, Drake has also taught cooking at Paper Pantry, Kitchen Conservatory and at Forest Park Community College. Despite his wide range of experiences, Drake had always wanted to run a restaurant and through Schnucks Chef Express, he helps to operate 102 restaurants serving millions of customers each day.

Chef Brian Hale: Chef Hale started his culinary career in Milan, but has been a part of St. Louis dining for more than 15 years.

His work has added to the tastes of several area restaurants including Al Baker’s, Harry’s Downtown, Sqwires, and Monarch. As executive chef for Sqwires and Monarch, Hale’s efforts helped each restaurant earn various honors including Best New Restaurant in St. Louis. He is currently the executive chef at The Chase Park Plaza where he oversees the Culinary Team and is responsible for the creative culinary direction

in Eau Bistro, Café Eau, and the hotel’s Catering Division. In 2006, Chef Hale was voted by the Sauce Magazine Readers Poll as “Best Chef in St. Louis,” and also named “Favorite Chef in St. Louis” by the Riverfront Times. He has taken second place in the St. Louis Culinary Competition for consecutive years, and was the winner of the area’s first annual “Iron Fork” competition in 2007.

Lucy Schnuck: Lucy Schnuck graduated at the top of her class at the Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park. She has trained at Pacifico’s in Maui under a James Beard Chef, and in restaurants across the country. In St. Louis, Lucy has worked in Luciano’s and Annie Gunn’s Restaurants. Lucy’s passion is sauces, which are the pinnacle of cooking, and loves the restaurant kitchen’s variety of work.

Nathaniel Bonner: Nathaniel Bonner is a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute in Vermont. He has worked as Sous Chef and Executive Chef of Goddard College and at Gabriel’s a fine dining restaurant. He has served as the Executive Chef and Manager of the Viking Culinary School in St. Louis and as the Private

Events Chef for Chaumette Vineyards. Nate’s passions are for sustainable, local foods and community support, spun sugar and Japanese knife skills.

Acting as Master of Ceremonies on the Mainstage will be St. Louis radio personality, Ed Goodman. Ed is heavily involved with many local charities and schools as an emcee and auctioneer for their fundraising events. He has been honored for his efforts on behalf of many different charitable organizations in the metro area. Ed’s main hobby, and passion, is cooking and has taught cooking classes at The Kitchen Conservatory.

Mainstage presentations are open to any guest holding general or VIP admission tickets to the Food & Wine Experience.

A complete schedule of Mainstage chef presentations and pouring lists for the mainfloor, VIP Reserve Room and Premier Tasting events may be seen at http://www.repstl.org.

For more information about or tickets to the Ninth Annual St. Louis Food & Wine Experience, call The Rep Box Office at (314) 9684925 or visit http://www.repstl.org.

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Travel briefs Southern Living’s best of the South travel awards BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — New hotels, new eateries and even a new shopping district made Southern Living magazine’s “Best of the South” travel awards in its January issue.

Among the categories for best new hotels, Hotel Havana in San Antonio, Texas, won for best new boutique hotel; the newly renovated Jefferson in Washington, D.C., won for best hotel for a city stay; the Seagate Hotel in Delray Beach, Fla., won for best new beach hotel and the Postcard Inn on the Beach in St. Pete Beach, Fla., won for best value.

Best new restaurant awards went to Miller Union in Atlanta, Gigi in Miami, Husk in Charleston, S.C., Haven in Houston, and A Mano in New Orleans, while another category captured the best in eating on the go — the South’s best food trucks. They include Big Truck Tacos, Oklahoma City, Okla.; El Ultimo Tacos, Houston; Gastropod Mobile Gourmet, Miami; Harvest Moon Grille, Charleston, N.C.; King of Pops, Atlanta; Los Dos Hermanos, Birmingham, Ala.; Mas Tacos Por Favor, Nashville; MmmPanadas, Austin, Texas; Only Burger, Durham, N.C., and Pi on the Spot, St. Louis, Mo. Best new museum as named by the magazine is the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi, Miss. Best new arts venue is the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House in Dallas at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

Chattanooga’s Warehouse Row got the honor for best new shopping street, described by Southern Living as “an industrial-chic cluster of boutiques” after the area’s previous incarnations as an outlet mall, textile warehouse district, and back in the 19th century, as a Civil War fort. Stores on Warehouse Row mentioned by the magazine include Amanda Pinson Jewelry, Revival Uncommon Goods (antiques and luxury gifts), Embellish (shoes) and Drew Lewis (menswear).

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Flintknapping Demonstration planned at Cahokia Mounds

By DEBBIE SETTLE Of The Edge

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here are some really talented craftsmen in our area that perform talents that many of us may not even be familiar with. Case in point, Larry Kinsella is a flintknapper.

Don’t worry, that isn’t a slang or profane term.

Wikipedia describes flintknapping or knapping as the shaping of fling, chert, obsidian or other conchoidal fracturing stone through the process of lithic reduction to manufacture stone tools, strikers for flintlock firearms or to produce flat-faced stones for building or facing walls, and flushwork decoration.

In layman’s terms, Kinsella creates tools and other items out of different types of stone, just as early man or Native Americans would have done. He uses a number of different types of flint, harvested from many different areas. He has a complete Web site that he has designed showing the different types of flint, demonstrations on how he creates his pieces and information on the skill.

The local community has the chance to receive this information in person at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Collinsville on Saturday, Jan. 22, and Sunday, Jan. 23, when Kinsella will host a Beginners Flintknapping Workshop.

This will be the first presentation of the Cahokia Mounds Winter Lecture Series.

As a professional flintknapper and

experimental archaeologist, Kinsella will teach a Beginners Flintknapping Workshop on Saturday, January 22 from noon to 4 p.m. He will provide all the materials and techniques needed to learn how to process chert (flint) into tools and weapons using traditional materials. Participants should be 16 or older and should wear long pant. They need to preregister by calling 346-5160. The fee is $30, or $25 for Cahokia Mounds Museum Society Members, payable to Kinsella the day of the class.

The annual Winter Lecture Series opens Sunday, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. with a presentation by Kathy Ehrhardt, Ph.D., on “Native American Copper Working.” She will discuss the sources of copper, how it was processed, and the types of artifacts made from it by various prehistoric Indian cultures.

She will emphasize Mississippian period copper working and the evidence for it at Cahokia Mounds.

Ehrhardt is a specialist in metal working by ancient cultures.

The theme of this year’s Winter Lecture Series focuses on “crafting” in ancient North America by various Indian cultures.

The next lecture will be on Sunday, Feb. 27, with Larry Kinsella presenting “Sticks-n-Stones: An Experimental Approach to Archaeological

Interpretation.”

Kinsella will focus on replicating the processes used to make ground stone and chipped stone tools and weapons.

On Sunday, March 20, Terry Martin, Ph.D., from the Illinois State Museum will present “More than Meat and Marrow: The Native American Craft of Making Artifacts from Bone and Shell.”

Elizabeth Horton will close the lecture series on Sunday, April 17, with a program on “Weaving and Fiber Crafting in Ancient North America,” with an emphasis on textiles and basketry from the Spiro Mounds in Oklahoma.

All lectures are free and are hosted on Sundays (with the exception of the first flintknapping lecture) at 2 p.m. in the Interpretive Center auditorium.

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, administered by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, is just eight miles from downtown St. Louis in Collinsville off Interstates 55/70 (Exit 6) and I-255 (Exit 24) on Collinsville Road.

The mounds are open Wednesday through Sunday for public tours.

There is no admission fee, but a donation of $4 for adults, $2 for children and $10 for families is suggested.

For more information or a calendar of events, call 346-5160 or visit www.cahokiamounds. org.

For more information about Larry Kinsella and his craft of flintknapping, visit www. flintknapper.com.

Pictured are examples of the flintknapping process.

Photos for The Edge.

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Movies “Gulliver’s Travels” dull, kiddie fodder

By DAVID GERMAIN Associated Press The really annoying thing about Jack Black’s “Gulliver’s Travels” is not so much that it’s a bad movie — it is bad, but only run-of-themill bad, not epic-misfire bad — but that the movie sullies a piece of literature that has endured for nearly 300 years for the sake of a cheap kiddie flick that’ll be forgotten in a month.

With Black’s giant footprints all over it, Jonathan Swift’s tale of Gulliver’s voyages is pretty much out of bounds for any filmmakers who actually might have wanted to make a good, faithful adaptation (you never know, it could have happened).

Yo u c a n h e a r s o m e s t u d i o executive listening to the pitch a decade or so from now: “Gulliver?

Didn’t somebody make that piece of shipboard adventure 10 or 15 years ago?”

Hollywood runs in cycles, and Black’s movie takes Gulliver off the table for a good long time.

The live-action filmmaking debut for Rob Letterman, a codirector on the animated movies “Shark Tale” and “Monsters vs.

Aliens,” “Gulliver’s Travels” is set in modern times and borrows only a few key elements from Swift’s work.

Black’s Lemuel Gulliver is a mailroom sluggard at the New York Tribune who bluffs his way into a travel-writing assignment in the Bermuda Triangle to impress Darcy (Amanda Peet), an editor on whom he has a huge crush.

Gulliver sails into some sort of vortex that transports him to an alternate world, where he washes up on Lilliput, an island of tiny people 3 inches high.

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Jason Segel portrays Horatio, left, and Emily Blunt portrays Princess Mary in a scene from, “Gulliver’s Travels.”

Initially imprisoned as a beast, Gulliver gabs his way into the hearts of the Lilliputians with tall tales of his exploits borrowed from “Star Wars,” “Titanic” and “Avatar” (all movies in which “Gulliver ’s Travels” studio 20th Century Fox has a stake, in case anyone’s counting).

Gulliver winds up as guardian of Lilliput against the enemy Blefuscians and befriends commoner Horatio (Jason Segel), who has his own crush

on Lilliput’s Princess Mary (Emily Blunt), daughter of the goodhearted king and queen (Billy Connolly and Catherine Tate).

But evil General Edward (Chris O’Dowd), displaced as his realm’s protector, plots to expose Gulliver and banish him from the land.

“Gulliver ’s Travels” has been a d a p t e d a f e w t i m e s b e f o re , most notably in Max Fleischer ’s 1939 animated version. Richard Harris played Gulliver in a 1977 adaptation, while Ted Danson

starred in a 1996 TV version.

In Black’s version, Swift’s biting satire is softened to innocuous family fare, with enough cute little gags and mugging by Black that young children should stay interested, if not enthralled, for the movie’s brisk running time.

There’s not much there for older kids and adults, the simpleminded story from screenwriters Joe Stillman (“Shrek”) and Nicholas Stoller (Segel’s director on “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”)

giving Black little to do but bumble and bray.

The story is so slight — Lilliputian, really — that the clever visual effects continually dominate “Gulliver ’s Travels.”

Black tugging an armada of Blefuscian ships or simply strolling among the sand-castlesized buildings of Lilliput are far more interesting to watch than any of the exchanges he and the little people have among themselves.

“Country Strong” a weak effort

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH Of The Edge While I don’t think it can be argued that Leighton Meester is gorgeous, or that her fashion sense is epic, her singing talents are certainly questionable. Please, please, please don’t encourage her to record demos, release singles, or cut albums.

Keep a firm grasp on your disposable income and vote not to turn another pop actress into a pop recording star. Take a stand.

Should I think Gwyneth Paltrow was interested in becoming a musical artist (beyond her now recurring role on Fox’s hit series “Glee”), I would issue the same warning now that I’ve seen the much anticipated new film “Country Strong,” from rookie writer/director Shana Feste. I

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wasn’t thrilled with most of this movie because it suffered from major identity issues and doesn’t know what it wants to be.

Being yanked from rehab a m o n t h b e fore the end of her program is the last thing country music superstar Kelly Canter (Paltrow) needs at this turbulent time in her life.

After a major failure on stage in Dallas a year ago, Canter finds herself a nearly-washed-up alcoholic with a miscarriage under her belt and a manager who can’t wait to get her back in front of her beloved fans. That manager is also her well-intentioned husband, James (real-life country music superstar Tim McGraw, who is actually not a bad actor in his own right). Kelly is coherent enough to know that she needs help so she recruits Beau Hutton

(Garrett Hedlund, also currently on-screen in “Tron: Legacy”), a guitar-strumming orderly from her rehab clinic, to accompany her during a three-city tour as her link to sobriety.

That tenuous grasp is brittle, hampered also by the fact that she and Beau are also sleeping together and that she is using him in subconscious retaliation against James for hiring former beauty queen Chiles Stanton (Meester) to be Kelly’s show’s opening act.

Sounds dark, right? I wish.

Between Kelly’s demons, Beau’s aversion to his rising fame, Chiles’s stage fright, and James’s short fuse, the concerts are anything but smooth. Houston and Austin go down in flames when some or all of the artists have meltdowns mid-performance or fail to show up at all. The big

rebound show in Dallas only gets a green light when Kelly is extra “nice”, in bad girl fashion, to a sleazy promoter (Jeremy Childs).

The movie is muddled because so many different angles are explored between these characters in their adultery. Kelly doesn’t trust James with the perky young Chiles, even though she wants to be with Beau, who has raised the hubby’s suspicions all along. The two men even have it out with some words and one surprising Jack Dempsey bell-ringer in a climactic scene. To make it worse, Beau also sets his eyes on the beauty queen when the two begin collaborating on their material.

Beau would be a completely despicable scoundrel if he weren’t also the best thing about the movie.

Hedlund gives a gruff, realistic performance and holds his own

with the musical demands of the role.

He’s so naturally talented that I’ve even seen interviews where McGraw expressed his jealousy for his co-star’s seemingly instant grasp of the guitar and the genre.

McGraw is another treat, playing a bad guy this time after more believable friendly father roles in films like “Flicka” and “The Blind Side.” I just wish they could have pulled this tale of fame gained, fame lost, fame reclaimed, and fame obliterated up from the ground floor by its bootstraps and made it something a little more coherent.

••• Country Strong runs 125 minutes and is rated PG-13 for thematic elements involving alcohol abuse and some sexual content. I give this film one star out of four.

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QuickGlance Movie Reviews

“True Grit”

One of the most mainstream, crowd-pleasing films Joel and Ethan Coen have ever made. It’s sort of a screwball Western, if you will, with vivid performances a n d s t r i k i n g l y v a s t , p i c t u re s q u e v i s t a s , t h e a l w a y s gorgeo u s w o r k o f t h e a l w a y s g re a t R o g e r D eakins, the Coens’ frequent cinematographer. But it’s a minor entry from the writing-directing brothers, especially when you consider the inventiveness and strength of their canon and the close aesthetic resemblance to “No Country for Old Men,” their masterpiece. While “True Grit” is entertaining, it’s also surprisingly lacking in emotional resonance, as well as the intriguing sense of ambiguity that so often permeates Coen pictures. Only toward the end does it feel like anything is at stake, but at least it’s enjoyable while you’re waiting. Hailee Steinfeld in her film debut is a revelation as Mattie Ross, the 19th-century pioneer teenager who demands vengeance for her father ’s murder. She seeks help from a man she hears has true grit: one-eyed, alcoholic U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn. Jeff Bridges plays the role that earned John Wayne his only Academy Award as gruff and grizzled, a lawman who’s lived a long and well-lubricated life, but who also has attained a certain Zen-like self-possession about it. Matt Damon again proves he can do anything, joining the duo on the trail as a preening Texas Ranger.

RATED: PG-13 for some intense sequences of western violence including disturbing images.

RUNNING TIME: 110 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

“Another Year”

Nothing really happens in Mike Leigh’s latest — nothing extraordinary, at least. As the title suggests, the film follows the usual comings and goings, ups and downs that transpire over four seasons among a longtime happily married couple, their family and friends. And yet everything is fully realized and superbly crafted; the sense of intimacy Leigh creates as writer and director is never broken, for better and for worse. “Another Year” feels as organic and authentic as the vegetables its lead characters, husband and wife Tom and Gerri (Jim Broadbent and Ruth Sheen), grow in a community garden. It reveals the players’ connections effortlessly, and with the naturalistic dialogue that is among the filmmaker’s trademarks. But it can also be unrelentingly bleak, which

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should come as a surprise to absolutely no one who’s a fan of Leigh’s work. Still, the character at the center of “Another Year,” Lesley Manville’s Mary, is a high-energy bundle of neediness and desire, constantly striving to connect, desperate for human contact. Manville, one of many Leigh regulars in the cast, plays her as well-intentioned but self-conscious, ingratiating but jittery, sweet but passive-aggressive and clearly so, so lonely. It’s an annoying character, but Manville is so good, she makes you feel sorry for her.

RATED: PG-13 for some language.

RUNNING TIME: 129 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

“Blue Valentine”

Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling’s marital drama is agonizing to watch yet relentlessly compelling, even illuminating, playing almost like a sober documentary rather than a narrative film. Though fictional, it is a document of sorts, a chronicle of a crumbling marriage that often feels as honest and painful as if it were a nonfiction film about real people putting each other through absolute hell. Williams and Gosling play a couple spending a night away from their young daughter in hopes of renewing their faded romantic spark. Director and co-writer Derek Cianfrance intersperses the marital scenes with lovingly nostalgic flashbacks to the start of their romance six years earlier. Williams and Gosling’s performances range from sublimely sweet in the flashbacks to raw, ferocious and punishing in the present day. The result is a beautifully idiosyncratic portrait of a relationship that starts with the brightest of hopes and inevitably falters as the years and mileage accumulate.

RATED: R for strong sexual content, language and a beating.

RUNNING TIME: 112 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three and a half stars out of four.

“Country Strong”

Some of the best country songs are the ones that tell a story — ones that feature vivid imagery, a strong narrative drive and a killer emotional payoff. In telling the story of a selfdestructive singing superstar, this hints at the possibility of delivering that kind of moving experience, but ultimately it’s too meandering and uneven to ever truly tug at your heart.

Writer-director Shana Feste’s film occupies an uncomfortable sort of middle ground. It’s not rich enough, and its characters

aren’t developed enough, to be a searing drama or a portrait of artistic torment; “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” this is not. But at the same time, it isn’t over-the-top enough to be enjoyed as a divalicious guilty pleasure. Still, “Country Strong” has its moments, mainly in the music, all of which is enjoyable if not earth-shattering and is actually sung by its stars.

Gwyneth Paltrow plays Kelly Canter, whose boozy benders are legendary. Her husband-manager (Tim McGraw) pulls her out of rehab early to put her back on the road. Along for the ride are the honky-tonk hipster with whom she’s having an affair (Garrett Hedlund) and a beauty queen with her own dreams of country stardom (Leighton Meester). What follows is a series of flirtations and dalliances, breakdowns and inebriated episodes, none of which seems to carry any more significance than any other.

RATED: PG-13 for thematic elements involving alcohol abuse and some sexual content.

RUNNING TIME: 111 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

“Season of the Witch”

So here’s the gimmick: This takes place during the 14th century, but everyone speaks in contemporary language, which might have been acceptable if the dialogue were clever or intelligent or funny or, you know, good. Instead, Nicolas Cage and Ron Perlman are the knights who say ... nothing of any particular note in a supernatural action thriller that’s never actually thrilling. You expect this kind of schlock in January, but “Season of the Witch” isn’t even bad in an enjoyable way.

The scenery is drab, the battles are interchangeable, and no one seems particularly interested in being here. At the same time, Dominic Sena (who previously directed Cage in “Gone in Sixty Seconds”) never flat-out goes for it in a schlocky, B-horror kind of way. What we’re left with is just bloated, boring and utterly forgettable. Cage isn’t even in full-on, wheels-off mode here, sadly; instead, he delivers his lines in a dreary monotone. After killing untold numbers of men in the name of god during the Crusades, Cage’s character, Behmen, and his wisecracking sidekick, Felson, decide to pack it in. But to avoid being imprisoned for desertion, they must transport a suspected witch (Claire Foy) to a faraway abbey for trial.

RATED: PG-13 for thematic elements, violence and disturbing content.

RUNNING TIME: 100 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One star out of four.

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"The Green Hornet" has no sting

By CHRISTY LEMIRE Associated Press Someday — someday soon, hopefully — 3-D will be exposed for the sham that it is.

We will all realize that, for the vast majority of films, shooting in or converting to 3-D offers absolutely nothing from a narrative standpoint, and very little visually; all this gimmick really adds is money at the box office through higher ticket prices. And, perhaps, the sanctity of the art form might be restored once more.

This is probably just wishful thinking, of course. But until that blessed day comes, we will continue to be bombarded with mediocre action pictures like “The Green Hornet.”

It didn’t have to be this way.

There was reason for hope.

“The Green Hornet” comes from director Michel Gondry, who’s known for telling imaginative stories with inspired visuals. Gondry’s previous films include “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and “The Science of Sleep,” and — like so many feature filmmakers these days — he made his name with striking music videos. (His work with The White Stripes alone is legendary.)

Hearing his name attached to a big, studio superhero movie — starring Seth Rogen, of all people — may have sounded incongruent, but at least it was intriguing, and it held the promise of ingenuity and artistry. We might have been in for something fresh and daring.

Instead, Gondry has come up with a surprisingly generic, bombastic action movie. Except for a few sequences that carry a bit of his flair, this could have been made by anyone.

That the script came from Rogen and Evan Goldberg — who also co-wrote the raunchybut-sweet “Superbad,” inspired by their longtime friendship — also suggested a different kind of superhero. And indeed, the first half seems as if it were intended to play like a Judd Apatow-style bromance, only with elaborate gadgetry. But as the film wears on, it devolves into a numbing onslaught of automatic weapon fire, shattered glass and explosions.

Just as it should be reaching an engrossing climax, it grows more repellant.

Based on the 1930s radio show, “The Green Hornet” stars Rogen as Britt Reid, playboy heir to the Los Angeles publishing empire built by his father (Tom Wilkinson, relegated to a one-note role in

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In this film publicity image released by Columbia Pictures, Seth Rogen, left, and Jay Chou are shown in a scene from “The Green Hornet. just a couple of scenes). But when his father dies suddenly, Britt realizes he has a chance to use his fortune for good, and makes the impetuous decision

to become a vigilante crime fighter by night. With the help of his father ’s mechanic, the soft-spoken but ever-resourceful Kato (Taiwanese pop star Jay

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Chou), Britt devises a persona, costumes, a whole secret, adventurous life.

Truthfully, Kato comes up with all this stuff, although Britt repeatedly claims he’s the star of the operation and dismisses Kato as merely the sidekick.

The dynamic between the two should be giddily infectious, or at least endearing; we should be itching to go along for the ride in one of their many trickedout cars. Instead, a slimmeddown Rogen is just playing a version of the good-natured, wisecracking slacker he plays in everything, which never feels like a comfortable fit alongside the coolly efficient Chou.

Having an actor with some depth and range — like, say, Robert Downey Jr. in the “Iron Man” movies — can elevate this kind of playful material. Rogen simply doesn’t have it, which further highlights the flimsiness of the script.

Cameron Diaz once again plays a seemingly ditzy blonde who turns out to have a brain as Britt’s secretary, Lenore Case. And Christoph Waltz, an Oscar winner for his chilling supporting performance in “Inglourious Basterds,” has a few amusing moments as a villain suffering through a midlife crisis; he actually gets to take part in the film’s best scene, which occurs right at the top and features a cameo from an old Rogen friend. But the majority of the bumbling goings-on here seem beneath him.

As for those 3-D effects, which were shot in 2-D and then converted? All the usual stuff: glass shards and bullet casings and flames flying at the screen, but nothing that ever pierces the heart or mind.

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Raise your cup to benefit charity

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Matt Herren, owner of 222 Artisan Bakery, with some of their “Be Change” blend.

Goshen Coffee Company offers unique fundraiser

By ANN NICCUM Of The Edge

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he Goshen Coffee Company will give you one more reason to drink coffee this year.

Owner Matt Herren said the Edwardsvillebased company will donate a portion of its proceeds from the sales of its new coffee blend to charities.

Herren said the company will donate $1 from each pound of its “Be Change Blend” sold to a different non-profit organization each month in 2011. For January, he said the organization selected the Grounds For Health (www. groundsforhealth.org), an organization that establishes sustainable and effective cervical cancer prevention and treatment programs in coffee-growing communities.

According to the Grounds for Health, cervical cancer kills more women in coffee-growing countries than any other form of cancer, despite the fact that it is 100 percent preventable when detected early.

As a cancer survivor himself, Herren said this organization is “near and dear” to him personally, and it helps those in the coffee growing regions.

Other charities to benefit from this event, many local, include: Best Friends Animal Society in February, Alex’s Lemonade Stand in March, Rainforest Alliance in April, Stray Rescue St.

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Louis in May, St. Jude Children’s Hospital in June, Operation Food Search in July, Doctors Without Borders in August, Kiva in September, REX Foundation in October, Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc. in November and Hope Animal Rescues in December.

Herren said the idea to create the blend, and donate a portion of its proceeds to various charities derives from the company’s philosophy.

“It is based on our business model,” Herren said. “Just be a better company.”

The back of the bag says it best, “Drink Coffee, Do Good!”

It continues, “We at Goshen Coffee Company believe strongly in the power of changing the world through giving. This led us to create the Be Change Blend. Access to health care, no matter what your background. Just and humane treatment of animals. Protection of the earth’s valuable resources. A warm meal in a hungry child’s tummy. Providing hope and dignity to our fellow humans.”

The company sells 100 percent organic coffee and 98 percent of it is fair trade.

Herren said the Goshen Coffee Company imports its coffee from all over the world, and packages it right here in Edwardsville, and they sell it to individuals, as well as companies.

He said the coffee, and their other products, such as espresso, single origin, decaffeinated coffee, blended coffee and teas, can be purchased at locations in Edwardsville: 222 Artisan Bakery

(his other business in Edwardsville) Green Earth, Market Basket and Township Grocer or online at www.goshencoffee.com.

Herren said his company supplies coffee and other products, as well as supplies and equipment to shops across the country. He said the company even tries to do its part on the products end too as all cups and lids are compostable and biodegradable.

Herren said the company’s coffee is being sold and served all across the country. In coffee alone, he said they sell more than 30,000 pounds. “‘Be Change Blend’ is already for sale at a shop in South Philadelphia and in Springfield, Illinois,” Herren said.

You can also purchase a package ($11.99) or have it served to you directly at his other business 222 Artisan Bakery too, located at 222 N. Main Street in Edwardsville. The bakery is open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

The bakery uses “select ingredients and traditional techniques” to create its selection of lunch sandwiches and soups Monday through Thursday, brick oven pizzas on Fridays, and fresh baked breads and pastries, tarts and specialty desserts everyday. To learn more about 222 Artisan Bakery, visit www.222bakery.com or call 659-1122.

For more information about Goshen Coffee, or to follow the Be Change Blend’s contributions, visit www.goshencoffee.com.

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Vegan diets more popular, mainstream NEW YORK (AP) – You’ve come a long way, vegan.

Once mocked as a fringe diet for sandal-wearing health food store workers, veganism is moving from marginal to mainstream in the United States.

The vegan “Skinny Bitch” diet books are best-sellers, vegan staples like tempeh and tofu can be purchased at just about any supermarket, and some chain restaurants eagerly promote their plant-only menu items. Today’s vegans are urban hipsters, suburban moms, college students, even professional athletes.

“It’s definitely more diverse.

It’s not what you would picture 20 years ago, which is kind of hippie, crunchy,” said Isa Chandra Moskowitz, author of vegan cookbooks like the new “Appetite for Reduction.” She says it’s easier being a vegan now because there is more local produce available and more interesting ways of cooking.

“It’s not just steamed vegetables anymore and brown rice and lentils,” she said.

Veganism is essentially hard-core vegetarianism. While a vegetarian might butter her bagel or eat a cake made with eggs, vegans shun all animal products: No meat, no cheese, no eggs, no honey, no mayonnaise. Ethical vegans have a moral aversion to harming animals for human consumption, be it for a flank steak or leather shoes, though the term often is used to describe people who follow the diet, not the larger philosophy.

It’s difficult to come up with hard numbers of practicing vegans.

There’s a blurry line between people who define themselves as vegan and vegetarian and some eaters dip in and out plant-only diets.

For instance, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman has described his “vegan till 6” health plan, in which he becomes more omnivorous in the evening.

In a 2009 survey, advocates at the not-for-profit Vegetarian Resource Group reported about 1 percent of Americans are vegan, roughly a third of the people who reported being vegetarians. A separate survey released last year by the same group found a similar breakdown for Americans aged 8 to 18.

That makes veganism something short of a fad sweeping the nation like low-carb once did. Consider that while Kraft Foods reports that it shipped out more Boca Original Vegan Burger Patties and Boca Ground Crumbles last year, the increase was a modest 1 percent.

Still, there are plenty of signs that vegans have pushed beyond their old, exclusive cocoon that once inspired celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain to mock them as the “Hezbollah-like splinter faction” of vegetarians.

Exhibit A would be the “Skinny

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Mediterranean barley vegetable stew. Vegan food is a celebration of produce, as is this stew.

Bitch” diet books, which provide vegan lifestyle tips in a blunt, girlfriend-on-the-phone style (Sample passage: “Soda is liquid Satan. It is the devil.”). Actress Alicia Silverstone added a dose of star power to the vegan cause more recently with “The Kind Diet,” a No. 1 best-seller. Vegan diets also have been touted by other celebrities, including Emily Deschanel in “Bones” and Lea Michele of “Glee.”

Veganism has been buoyed by the same health-conscious wave that has drawn Americans in unprecedented numbers to low-fat, vegetarian and organic foods. The idea of eating lower on the food chain is especially attractive to environmentally conscious consumers, since largescale meat production is a major source of greenhouse gases.

Veganism also provides a safe harbor for the growing number of people concerned about where their supermarket meat comes from. Critics of industrial-scale food processing like writer Michael Pollan have been gaining a wider audience in recent years.

And — sign of the times — some famous guys are eating vegan now, too.

Bill Clinton, known for his burger-loving ways when president, has credited his trim build at his daughter Chelsea’s wedding this summer to a “plantbased diet” (though he eats a little fish sometimes). Even former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has talked up his vegan diet.

And vegan cookbooks, once a niche product, are coming out at such a fast clip that there are now sub-niches. Da Capo Press’ 20 vegan cookbooks in print include one on vegan soul food and another with Latin vegan recipes. A book of vegan recipes containing alcohol, “The Tipsy Vegan” is upcoming.

Abstaining from animal products is an ancient practice found in

cultures worldwide. But veganism never got traction in meat-loving America. Tracye McQuirter, a vegan for 23 years and author of “By Any Greens Necessary,” a vegan guide aimed at black women, said things were different until about a decade ago. While she was part of a vegan community in her hometown of Washington, she says there was little understanding beyond it.

“People did not know what it meant,“ McQuirter said. ”There were not a lot of options in terms of grocery stores. There was no Whole Foods... We had to basically cook everything for ourselves.“

T h a t ’ s c h a n g e d . M o re t h a n half the 1,500 chefs polled by the National Restaurant Association for its new “What’s Hot in 2011” list included vegan entrees as a hot trend. Vegan entrees came in at No. 71 out of 226 trends (beating out organic beer and drinkable desserts) — that’s far from No. 1, but evidence of veganism making inroads beyond urban strongholds l i k e N e w Yo r k C i t y a n d L o s Angeles. Some chain restaurants like Souplantation and Pizza Fusion even mark vegan items on their menus.

In Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Roseann Marulli Rodriguez, a blogger for the SuperVegan website, said while there are not many vegan restaurants in her area, her local supermarket has “fake” chicken tenders and “fake” bacon.

“It’s definitely widening in scope,” said Rodriguez, a recent New York City transplant who has been eating vegan for five years, “and I think that’s why more people are doing it, because it’s getting easier.”

••• Vegan food gets a bad rap among meat eaters. It’s typically portrayed as bland or somehow lacking.

This stew is anything but. It is flavorful, colorful and full-bodied.

It doesn’t require a trip to the natural foods store. It doesn’t even contain any soy or vegetable meatwannabe products. Vegan food is a celebration of produce, as is this stew.

Castelvetrano olives are a bright

green, buttery Sicilian olive. Many grocers carry them jarred alongside the other olives. If you can’t find them, substitute whatever variety you prefer. Be sure to adjust the salt after you add the olives, as some are quite salty.

MEDITERRANEAN BARLEY VEGETABLE STEW Start to finish: 1 hour Servings: 6 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 shallots, finely chopped 2 medium yellow onions, diced 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted 4 cups (1 quart) vegetable broth 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, minced 1 1/2 cups pearl barley 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into strips 5 ounces fresh baby spinach 1/2 cup castelvetrano olives, pitted and sliced 1 cup water Salt and ground black pepper, to taste In a large saucepan over medium, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic, shallots and onions and saute until soft and translucent, about 6 to 7 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, broth, rosemary and barley, then bring to a simmer. Cover and continue to cook until the barley is tender, about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Stir in the roasted red peppers, baby spinach, olives and water. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

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Dining Delights Restaurants upload menus on iPads CHICAGO (AP) — The bar is buzzing on a busy night at Chicago Cut steakhouse as regulars Keith and Peg Bragg sit at a high table scanning the wine list.

Within seconds, they have all bottles under $40 at their fingertips using an iPad supplied by their server.

“You can very quickly look through to see the price per bottle,” said Keith, a finance executive, as he scrolled through rows of selections.

“You can read the wine tasting note, how long it has been aged.”

The upscale eatery on the northern bank of the Chicago River has invested in 40 iPads at about $700 each for wine selection. Since April, when Apple debuted the tablet, the device is now in use as a full menu at upscale restaurants, hamburger eateries and quick-service chains like Au Bon Pain. Restaurateurs said that’s just the beginning.

Chicago Cut partnered with a technology firm to create a custom app that looks like a virtual wine cellar. It lists the restaurant’s more than 750 wines, includes photos of bottles on wooden shelves and allows for searches based on variety, price or region of origin. Diners can also access information about a wine’s taste, composition and a Google map of the vineyard.

“Eventually the bottle is going to spin around and you can read the back label,” said Chicago Cut managing partner Matt Moore.

In the future, programmers could add video or let customers e-mail themselves the name of a new favorite wine.

Moore’s partner, David Flom, said the iPads were a large investment, but they’re already showing returns.

“I’ve already seen an increase of wine per customer of 20 percent,” Flom said. “I can’t say that the iPad commanded 100 percent, but I can say it commanded a significant portion of that.”

Te c h n o l o g y i s b e c o m i n g increasingly important to restaurants and tabletop ordering devices only stand to multiply, said Darren Tristano, executive vice president

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In this photo taken Dec. 1, Keith, left, and Peg Bragg of Chicago view the wine list on an iPad at Chicago Cut steakhouse in Chicago. The restaurant is just one eatery of several across the U.S. that have started uploading menus and wine lists to the digital devices. at the Chicago-based restaurant consulting firm Technomic.

“It’s cool and trendy and kids love it,” he said. “It paves the way for other opportunities with applications.”

Au Bon Pain uses iPads at six of its 220 locations, with plans t o e x p a n d . E d F re c h e t t e , t h e c o m p a n y ’ s v i c e p re s i d e n t o f marketing in Boston, said diners usually fill out pieces of paper with their orders at the cafes, but iPads have simplified the process.

“One of our employees has an iPad with a menu loaded in it and they’ll take your order,” Frechette said. “You still see a menu board with all the information on it. We have handheld laminated menus for a reference, but all the paper

pads are gone.”

At 4Food in New York, where diners can build and name their own burgers, iPads are at eight kiosks with plans for as many as 30 devices, including Android and Blackberry platforms. Customers

o rd e r a n d e n t e r c re d i t c a rd information into the iPad to pay.

Managing partner Adam Kidron said ordering food electronically will eventually be the norm.

“You’ve just got to imagine that this is something that won’t just

be considered to be a discretionary behavior,” Kidron said. “It will be a necessary behavior.”

Chief executive Patrick Eldon, whose orderTALK Inc. helps set up online ordering for restaurants, said the real value of using iPads is to develop customer relationships.

Digital surveys, collecting customer e-mails and offering frequent diner programs are all possible with the tablets, he said.

“It’s about getting to know your customer in a way that you can’t get to know them from the waiter or waitress,” Eldon said. “You now have incredibly valuable data about customers, how often they eat, what a particular customer likes to order.”

The tablets are arriving on t h e t r a v e l c i rc u i t , t o o . O T G Management has installed more than 200 iPads loaded with menus at gates in New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, allowing travelers to order salads and sandwiches while they wait for flights. A waiter brings the food and diners can pay via the iPad or in cash to the server.

“I think eventually a significant number of restaurants will just use iPads for their menus,” said OTG chief executive officer Rick Blatstein. “We’re starting out using hundreds of them and I expect it to be thousands in the future.”

Celebrity Cruises has 75 iPads loaded with restaurant menus aboard one of its ships.

At Chicago Cut, Flom said the iPads are loaded with tracking software to prevent theft.

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Family Focus

A lot of cabbage Collinsville girl raises 15-pound award winner

By DEBBIE SETTLE Of The Edge

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here are a few things my parents did right while raising me. One, they taught me right from wrong – and as many of you know, that isn’t always a given. Two, they taught me to take responsibility for my actions and to treat others as I would want to be treated.

And, three, they taught me gardening and an appreciation for growing.

With kids having their noses in the latest technology at younger and younger ages, it isn’t easy to get them interested in the basics of life, like gardening.

This past year, First Lady Michelle Obama has made it her goal to get children interested in becoming healthier through their diet and exercise. Health in the diet really begins with items from the garden and what better way to to illustrate the importance of fresh fruits and vegetables than to start by teaching children the concepts of gardening.

Bonnie Plants launched a program in 1995 to attempt to make children more aware of the “joys” of gardening. “Gardening provides children with a safe place to experience nature, discover cycles of life and develop an understanding of our environment. It also exposes children, first hand, to the benefits of growing your own nutritious food and it’s a great source of physical activity,” said Stan Cope, President of Bonnie Plants.

Each year, Bonnie Plants delivers free O.S. Cross or “oversized,” cabbage seedlings to third grade classrooms, nationwide, whose teachers have signed up for the program.

Sts. Peter and Paul, located at 210 N. Morrison Ave. in Collinsville, signed up for the program and the entire third grade received Bonnie Plants to take home. This is where the adventure began for third grader Ravin Williams of Collinsville.

Ravin’s family gardens. They grow a large garden every year. Her grandfather always designated a corner of the garden for Ravin’s use, which most of the time contained a variety of flowers. Ravin always had some responsibility in the garden, whether it was to take her basket

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out to pick ripe vegetables or to help with watering.

Ravin brought her cabbage seedling home and according to her mom, Terri Koehler, she just plopped it in her designated plot.

“We didn’t do anything special to it at all. We used some Miracle Grow at the beginning of the year, but for the most part, Ravin just checked on it once in a while,” said Koehler.

When it was time to harvest, Ravin’s family was shocked to find they had a 15 pound cabbage. They knew it was big, since they grow cabbage, along with a variety of beans, broccoli, egg plant, potatoes, and more in their own garden and nothing compared to the size of the now famous leafy produce.

Ravin’s cabbage was photographed and she was chosen by her teacher to be the entrant from Sts. Peter and Paul School to enter the “National Bonnie Cabbage Program.” Each student who enters their photo and information about their grown cabbage is then entered into a statewide drawing. The Commission of Agriculture then randomly selects a winner, and Ravin Williams was chosen as the 2010 Illinois state winner. She won a $1,000 savings bond towards her future education.

Ravin’s family is very proud of her accomplishment and proud of her dedication to gardening. When asked what they did with the 15 pound cabbage, Ravin’s mom just kind of laughed. “Who can eat 15 pounds of cabbage? We couldn’t.

We would never eat cabbage again if we tried to eat all that. So we cut it up into sections and shared it with a number of family and friends,” said Koehler.

This year, more than 1.5 million third graders in 45 states got handson gardening experience growing colossal cabbages with high hopes to win “best in state” and receive a $1,000 scholarship towards education from Bonnie Plants.

Growing a colossal cabbage may seem like a giant undertaking for little kids, but it’s easier than you think. All you need is: Sunshine: Cabbages need at least six hours of full sunlight, more if possible.

Space: Bonnie O.S. cabbages need at least three feet on each side to spread out. If you don’t have that much space, use a large container.

Soil: Work some compost into the soil – cabbages love nutrient-rich soil.

Food: Start your cabbage off

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Ravin Williams and her 15-pound cabbage. right with an all-purpose vegetable fertilizer, then fertilize it every 10 days to keep it growing strong.

Water: Your cabbage needs at least one inch of rainfall each week.

If it doesn’t rain, use a watering can or a garden hose to gently water your plant.

TLC: Keep weeds out of the cabbage patch – they compete for the food and water your cabbage needs. Be on the lookout for brown or white moths – these come from worms that love to munch on cabbage. If you see any, get rid of them right away. Cold weather can damage your cabbage. If the weather gets below 32° F, cover your cabbage with a bucket.

Time: In just 10 to 12 weeks, you should have a huge head of cabbage you can be proud of.

Green thumbs and perseverance can pay off, providing participating children with a great sense of pride and accomplishment, a humongous cabbage, and for the lucky state winner- the beginning of an educational fund for college. To see the 2010 winners and learn more about the 2011 contest, visit www. bonnieplants.com.

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FBCM offers classes on many topics Life University Winter 2011 Classes “Equipping People for Life” are being offered by First Baptist Church Maryville on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

The classes are free and open to the public. Life University is an incredible opportunity to gain knowledge and find support for living a Christian life in today's world, no matter how long you have been a believer.

The following classes are being offered during the winter quarter: Biblical Greek 102; The Book of Judges; Daniel: Words of Prophecy by Beth Moore (For Women); Divorce Care; Financial Peace University; The Hole in Our Gospel; Mothers of Teenage Girls; Sharing Jesus Without Fear.

Classes are free but may carry a small book fee. Activities are also offered for preschoolers, children, middle school, and high school students on Wednesday nights.

Free childcare is provided through these activities. Booklets with full class descriptions and more information about Life U and Wednesday night activities are available in the church foyer and online at www.FBMaryville. org. For information, call the church office 667-8221.

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On Campus

Greenville students extend their reach Greenville College students stretch out a helping hand from across the globe to those in need. This semester the Management Department established a project which helped students see the evangelistic potential of business as a mission opportunity by recognizing that 80 percent of the people in the world who have yet to hear of Christ are in the economically poorest areas of the world.

Management Department Chair, Dr. Ivan Filby, fashioned a new GC tradition with his fall 2010 professional business leaders’ class.

The class assignment provided students with an applied Christ- centered education in the field of microfinance. The project challenged students to raise money to help fund a microfinance loan given to an entrepreneur

in a developing country. “During the project, students learned about the needs of the entrepreneurs and about the country in which the entrepreneurs live,” explained Filby. “We will track the repayments of the loans over the coming years.

Each year we will repeat this class, and eventually build up a substantial microfinance portfolio.” This semester students raised just over $1,000 dollars for five different entrepreneurs in need.

The class divided into five groups and each group selected an entrepreneur listed on Kiva. org to sponsor.

Kiva, an organization founded in 2005, creates a personal connection between lenders and recipients.

Each entrepreneur in need of a loan has a profile page with a picture and description of what he or she plans to do with the loan. Kiva matches lenders with borrowers all across the world. In total, more than 200 countries are represented by lenders. A typical loan is $100, but a loan can be as low as $25 to help a particular entrepreneur raise his or her total amount. Every month lenders get an update on how much of the loan has been repaid allowing students to closely track the money they invested. Today Kiva boasts of a 98.91 percent repayment rate.

In addition to raising money, students in the class were responsible for developing a fundraising strategy in a field related to the entrepreneur they sought to support.

Throughout the semester, the professional business leaders groups hosted a garage sale, 5K run, and several food sales to raise money to distribute evenly among the five selected entrepreneurs. Greenville College students who participated in the new Management Department project learned how to plan, organize, lead, and control various fundraising activities. They were also responsible for investing funds in a way that changes the lives of individuals, families, and communities for the better.

The profession business leaders’ class is just one of the ways Greenville College is delivering real experience each day. For more information and opportunities visit greenville. edu.

Education notebook SWIC presents “How to Train Your Dragon” Southwestern Illinois College is serving up a night of adventure complete with Vikings, dragons and a whole lot of family fun!

Come check out the screening of Dreamworks’ computeranimated fantasy How to Train Yo u r D r a g o n F r i d a y, J a n . 2 8 at 6:30 p.m. in The Commons at the SWIC Sam Wolf Granite City Campus, 4950 Maryville Road.

Dragon tells the story of H i c c u p , a y o u n g Vi k i n g w h o a s p i re s t o h u n t d r a g o n s , b u t instead becomes the unlikely friend of a dragon, Toothless, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed.

Have your photo taken with H i c c u p a n d To o t h l e s s , e n j o y free popcorn and use your imagination to complete a dragon-themed art project.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 618-931-0600, ext. 7378.

SIU School of Dental Medicine prepares to give kids a smile Dental professionals through the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SDM) in Alton are urging parents to bring their qualified children, a g e s t h re e t o 1 3 , t o t h e G i v e K i d s A S m i l e D a y o n F r i d a y, Feb . 4 , f o r f re e e x a m i n a t i o n s , necessary X-rays, cleanings and fluoride treatments, fillings, any necessary extractions and other dental care.

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day, with registration of children t o t a k e p l a c e f ro m 7 : 3 0 a . m . noon on that Friday at the SDM Gymnasium, Building 281, while care will be administered in the Main Clinic, Building 263, both at 2800 College Ave. The SDM, the Madison District Dental Society, the St. Clair District Dental Society and Lewis and Clark Community College (L&C) are sponsoring the event; professionals and volunteers from the community will participate. “While many area schools provide in-school dental programs, allowing students access to dentists and some dental services, qualified children who attend Give Kids a Smile Day have the ability to undergo dental work on the spot at no charge, said Dr. Poonam Jain, an associate professor at the SDM and director of Community and Preventive Dentistry for the School. She also is chair of the Feb. 4 event.

“Give Kids a Smile is a national program sponsored by the American Dental Association to raise awareness of oral health issues for the underserved children of our country, and to p ro v i d e d e n t a l c a re f o r t h e s e children on the designated day,” Jain said. “During past years, this event has attracted local dentists, hygienists and dental students, who have helped treat hundreds of children, providing thousands of dollars in free dental treatment.”

Activities for children will take place throughout the day on Feb. 4. The L&C Dental Hygiene and Assisting programs will host a “Smile Station” on site, featuring games to help children learn the importance of keeping their teeth clean.

While registration for the event is required throughout the morning, dental work will be performed throughout the day.

For more information, contact Sherie Gottlob, (618) 474-7200, or, by e-mail: sgottlo@siue.edu.

Senior business student is recipient of Outstanding Non-Traditional Student Award Heather Fischer, a senior student in the SIUE School of Business, is recipient of this year’s Outstanding Non-Traditional Student Award.

This award is presented by student government and is given to

students who are “non-traditional,” which is defined by the Illinois Board of Higher Education as an undergraduate student who is at least 24 years old and also meets at least one of the following criteria: is a parent, is employed full or part time, is married, or has delayed enrollment in higher education.

The award is given to such students involved in leadership roles in the University or community and to those who demonstrate exemplary leadership by upholding the values of SIUE: citizenship, openness,

integrity, excellence and wisdom.

Fischer was nominated by her strategic management (MGMT441) professor, Yuping Zeng. “Heather is highly qualified for the NonTr a d i t i o n a l S t u d e n t Aw a rd . I nominated Heather because of her excellent academic performance and her commitment to her family and the community.” Zeng sadi. In addition to her family responsibility and school work, Heather is a Girl Scout leader, Girl Scout co-leader and Girl Scout day camp codirector.

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$5,995 Call $4,987 $21,669 $14,777 $17,658 $15,995 $15,968 $12,967 $18,529 $16,995 $10,595 $8,995 $5,888 $10,888 $2,994 $9,995 $14,995 $9,995 $28,875 $25,984 $24,995 $21,455 $24,995 $19,777 $17,455 $28,788 $23,995 $19,944 $17,777 $15,986 Call $14,388 $16,995 $14,995 Call $47,822 $31,899 $27,449 $35,990 $45,348 $32,967 $25,959 Call Call Call $22,684 $19,995 $17,424 $13,995 $14,888 $10,900 $11,875 Call Call $13,500 $11,521 $8,888

Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Lou Fusz GMC Buick Weber Granite City Chevrolet Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Weber Granite City Chevrolet Car Company of Freeburg George Weber Chevrolet Waterloo George Weber Chevrolet Waterloo Weber Granite City Chevrolet Car Company of Freeburg Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Car Company of Freeburg Marty Cancila Marty Cancila Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Car Company of Freeburg Car Company of Freeburg Car Company of Freeburg Weber Granite City Chevrolet George Weber Chevrolet Waterloo Crossroad Motors Weber Granite City Chevrolet Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Weber Granite City Chevrolet Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Weber Granite City Chevrolet Crossroad Motors Weber Granite City Chevrolet Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Weber Granite City Chevrolet Weber Granite City Chevrolet Lou Fusz GMC Buick South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Weber Granite City Chevrolet George Weber Chevrolet Waterloo Weber Granite City Chevrolet Crossroad Motors Crossroad Motors Lou Fusz GMC Buick Weber Granite City Chevrolet Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Lou Fusz GMC Buick Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Marty Cancila Weber Granite City Chevrolet Weber Granite City Chevrolet Lou Fusz GMC Buick Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Crossroad Motors Lou Fusz GMC Buick Marty Cancila

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$34,669 $34,580 $33,585 $29,330 $29,189 $29,035 $28,298 $28,099 $24,990 $24,990 $23,990 $18,738 $18,760 $22,951 $17,990 $14,888 $14,895 $11,995 $43,579 $41,089 $40,794 $23,990 $4,888 $13,495 Call $19,084 $10,989 $10,960 $10,455 $9,988 $8,995 $7,999

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South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Lou Fusz GMC Buick Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Lou Fusz GMC Buick South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Marty Cancila Weber Granite City Chevrolet Marty Cancila South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Marty Cancila Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Crossroad Motors South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Marty Cancila Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Weber Granite City Chevrolet Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Car Company of Freeburg Marty Cancila

877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 866-553-4164 877-223-2703 866-553-4164 877 847 2814 877 383 6138 618 451 7913 877 383 6138 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 383 6138 866 257 3408 888 245 5532 877 847 2814 877 383 6138 877-223-2703 618 451 7913 877-223-2703 618 539 7004 877 383 6138

$19,888 $16,990 $16,990 $16,990 $16,490 $14,989 $13,990 $13,990 $20,903 $20,903 $18,903 $17,903 $16,903 $15,903 $15,903 $15,903 $20,903 $17,903 $16,903 $12,995 Call $6,949 $33,864 $33,569 $30,969 $30,969 $30,969 $30,674 $30,674 $42,300 $34,480 $33,595 $31,445 $28,340 $27,990 $26,990 $26,490 $26,490 $25,990 $25,990 $25,990 $25,990 $24,999 $24,990 $24,990 $24,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $22,990 $22,990 $22,990 $22,990 $22,990 $22,990 $22,990 $22,990 $21,990 $21,990 $21,990 $20,990 $19,990 $19,990 $19,990 $23,903 $21,903 $21,903 $20,903 $25,990 $22,903 $21,903 $21,788 $20,990 $20,903 $19,903 $18,903 $17,903 $10,995 $10,995 $9,495 $11,295 $16,775 $21,995 Call

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South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Marty Cancila Marty Cancila Marty Cancila Marty Cancila Marty Cancila Marty Cancila Marty Cancila South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Marty Cancila Marty Cancila Marty Cancila South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Marty Cancila Marty Cancila Marty Cancila Marty Cancila Marty Cancila Marty Cancila Marty Cancila South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Marty Cancila Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Marty Cancila Marty Cancila Marty Cancila South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Marty Cancila South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee

$18,990 $18,990 $18,990 $18,990 $18,990 $18,989 $17,999 $17,697 $14,995 $20,999 $16,640 $22,888 $19,903 $14,660 $11,888 $18,860 $32,819 $32,764 $29,719 $26,894 $21,903 $19,495 $9,995 Call $9,995 $15,888 $15,640 $13,903 $10,995 $30,294 $29,999 $29,999 $29,204 $28,909 $26,275 $34,035 $30,434 $29,750 $27,999 $27,704 $27,473 $26,379 $26,084 $26,084 $26,084 $26,084 $24,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,490 $23,490 $23,490 $23,490 $23,490 $23,490 $23,490 $23,490 $23,490 $23,490 $23,490 $23,490 $22,990 $22,990 $22,990 $20,990 $20,990 $20,990 $20,990 $20,990 $20,990 $19,990 $18,999 $18,999 $17,999 $17,989 $17,989 $17,989 $17,988 $17,986 $17,984 $19,365 $17,903 Call

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C7071 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6802 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7014 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6863 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7027 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee 8106P Marty Cancila C6948 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee PG1643P Lou Fusz GMC Buick 536485 Car Company of Freeburg 8004P Marty Cancila D52069A Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia 8408 Marty Cancila P11504 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee D81049A Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia 42151-1 Marty Cancila J54018A Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia B0234 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee B0089 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee B0091 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee B0236 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6661 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee 1D7HW58N36S Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia 1D7HE48K06S Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia 16000-3 Marty Cancila D84120A Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia 8006P-2 Marty Cancila D82015A Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia 00027BB South County Dodge Chrysler Jee 579734 Car Company of Freeburg B0226 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee B0223 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee B0250 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee B0269 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee B0243 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee B0215 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee D80047 Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia 01051 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee D80097 Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia 00956 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee 00947 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee 00760 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee 01013 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee 00958 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee 01017 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee 00964 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee 01004 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee 01031 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6779 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7092 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6688 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7082 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6989 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6788 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6945 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6992 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6873 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7084 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6714 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6705 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7063 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7021 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7020 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7115 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6735 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7117 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7114 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7099 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6712 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6839 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7000 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6927 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6911 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7053 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6793 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6686 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7058 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6949 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6710 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7035 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C6699 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7033 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7041 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee C7031 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee P11543 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee 8075P Marty Cancila 8071P Marty Cancila 8060P Marty Cancila 8048P Marty Cancila 8057P Marty Cancila 8068P Marty Cancila 20136A Weber Granite City Chevrolet C6520 South County Dodge Chrysler Jee 8414 Crossroad Motors

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877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 383 6138 877 847 2814 866-553-4164 618 539 7004 877 383 6138 877-223-2703 877 383 6138 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877 383 6138 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877 383 6138 877-223-2703 877 383 6138 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 618 539 7004 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 383 6138 877 383 6138 877 383 6138 877 383 6138 877 383 6138 877 383 6138 618 451 7913 877 847 2814 888 245 5532

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2008 2008 2008 2008 2006 2003 2002 1998 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2005 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2007 1993 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006

Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Marty Cancila South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Marty Cancila South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Marty Cancila Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Crossroad Motors South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Marty Cancila

877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 866 377 3110 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877 383 6138 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877 383 6138 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877 383 6138 877 691 9016 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 866 377 3110 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 888 245 5532 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 383 6138

$21,788 $17,903 $16,990 $11,777 $10,990 $8,990 $7,995 $5,495 $29,404 $29,120 $27,845 $24,990 $24,185 $24,150 $21,595 $19,990 $19,990 $19,990 $19,990 $19,990 $18,990 $18,788 $14,888 $13,990 $28,104 $27,444 $27,209 $26,634 $27,320 $23,830 $22,490 $21,990 $21,990 $20,990 $20,990 $20,990 $20,990 $19,990 $19,990 $19,990 $19,990 $19,990 $19,490 $21,995 $12,888 Call $46,400 $45,210 $44,615 $44,210 $44,030 $43,750 $43,429 $43,230 $42,995 $42,900 $42,730 $42,335 $42,155 $41,485 $41,485 $41,204 $41,070 $40,845 $40,470 $40,334 $39,995 $39,669 $39,305 $38,974 $38,544 $38,265 $36,014 $35,655 $28,989 $28,354 $23,270 $41,020 $37,505 $34,409 $23,655 $30,990 $18,990 $26,990 $25,903 $24,903 $21,777 $19,788 $16,990 Call $19,990 $16,990 $12,888

D80025A P11459 C6666AA V100774A 00915AA 00939AA 2B3HD56M22 23198-1 00708 274980 D82080 C7026 269818 D82079 01003 C7094 C7091 C6912 C6866 C7107 C7101 D80002A 39201-1 01022ZZ B0018 B0145 B0057 B0100 148135 163796 C6968 C6961 C6903 C7016 C6984 C6804 C6808 C6885 C6985 C6899 C6979 C6861 C7028 C54028A 32103-1 5314D B0076 B0133 B0098 B0041 B0093 B0136 B0151 B0212 B0284 B0054 B0256 B0059 B0023 B0213 B0201 B0056 B0209 B0289 B0087 B0065 B0062 B0211 B0053 B0086 B0092 B0035 B0113 B0049 B0159 B0129 B0140 D84033 103788 00271 124508 P11524 P11550 C7062 C6571 C6647 Y763 D84029A P11507AA 8252 C6582ZZ P11520AA 11491-1

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Ram 1500 Ram 1500 Ram 1500 Ram 1500 Ram 1500 Ram 2500 Ram 2500 Ram 2500 Ram 2500 RAM 2500 RAM 2500 Ram 2500 Ram 2500 Ram 3500 Ram Pickup Ram Pickup Ram Wagon Stratus

2006 2005 2004 2003 2003 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2008 2007 2001 2005 2009 1999 1990 1996

$10,995 $13,310 $14,495 $14,995 $10,495 $56,660 $56,055 $52,685 $51,490 $33,150 $35,155 $34,995 $17,885 $24,990 $23,995 Call $3,995 $6,888

J80029A 20187A D26018A 1D7HU18D93S 20143A B0118 B0045 B0019 00446 D84253 P1637 8246 3B7KF23671G 00931AA 20571A 5273C 2B5WB35Z1LK 23182-1

Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Weber Granite City Chevrolet Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Steve Schmitt Buick GMC South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Crossroad Motors Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Marty Cancila

877-223-2703 618 451 7913 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 866 257 3408 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 888 245 5532 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 866 257 3408 877 691 9016 877-223-2703 877 383 6138

Sierra 150 Sierra 150 Sierra 150 Yukon Yukon Yukon XL

2006 2006 2005 2009 2009 2001

Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Lou Fusz GMC Buick Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC

866 377 3110 877 847 2814 877 691 9016 877-223-2703 866-553-4164 877 691 9016

Wide Glide

2001

$14,995 952321

Econoline Edge Edge Escape Escape ESCAPE Escape Escape Escape ESCORT Expedition Explorer Explorer Explorer Explorer EXPLORER F 150 F-150 F-150 F-150 F-150 F-150 F-150 F-150 F-150 F-250 F-350 Focus FOCUS Focus Fusion Fusion Fusion Fusion Mustang Mustang Mustang Mustang Mustang Mustang Mustang Ranger Super Duty Super Duty Taurus

2009 2010 2008 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2003 1999 2005 2010 2006 2005 2004 2004 1985 2008 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2004 2002 2006 2006 2009 2008 2003 2010 2010 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2005 2005 1999 2005 2004 2008 1997

$23,688 $23,990 $17,990 $21,990 $20,885 $16,888 $18,495 $10,977 $9,990 $3,996 $14,990 $23,745 $16,890 $13,595 $11,990 $9,888 Call $31,995 $21,460 $20,880 $11,995 $11,741 $14,990 Call $12,995 $25,990 $31,889 Call $11,995 $6,995 $16,944 $15,627 $16,994 $13,994 $16,995 $17,990 $14,500 $15,595 $11,888 Call $4,999 Call $16,995 $36,997 Call

P1593 PG1645P 00927AA B0069AA D82068A 8340 19324A Y704 00194AA 33159-1 P11523AA P7912P D84219B 20565B B118059A 8343-1 G100012C 19720A D84038A D84216A 20320B G116014C B0011AA 5135A 1FTRW07342K B0039AA P5676A 4554 121706 P20252A R1654 P5929 R1677 R1675 D82050B C6757AA 8018 20283A 33167-2 5301A 8409-1 5322B 1FTNX21P64ED G110024B G112069A

Accord Accord CIVIC Civic Sdn CR-V CR-V CR-V Odyssey Ridgeline

2007 2003 2005 2009 2008 2008 2008 2006 2007

Call $10,995 $7,995 $17,888 $22,995 $21,637 $16,990 $15,333 $19,500

H2 H3

2005 2006

$23,995 8277 $19,995 20539A

Accent Elantra Santa Fe Santa Fe SANTA FE Sonata Sonata

2009 2008 2008 2007 2004 2010 2000

$9,699 $11,994 $16,990 $15,990 Call $13,285 $5,500

P7906P R1644 C6950AA 00394AA 12611-1 P5917 PH0655P

G35

2007

Call

04194

X-Type XK8

2005 2001

Call 4498A Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC $15,995 SAJDA42C81NA Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia

1500 Sierr 1500 Sierr Acadia Acadia Acadia Acadia Acadia Acadia Acadia Acadia Acadia Canyon Canyon Envoy Envoy Jimmy Savana Cut Sierra 150 Sierra 150 Sierra 150 Sierra 150 Sierra 150 Sierra 150 Sierra 150

2006 2004 2011 2011 2010 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2010 2006 2005 2004 1997 2002 2010 2009 2008 2008 2008 2007 2006

$19,995 $20,995 $45,440 $39,499 Call $28,777 $27,995 Call $29,595 $27,995 Call $26,245 $16,944 $15,444 $11,995 Call $11,995 $28,937 $25,971 $32,994 $25,522 $17,995 $22,253 $24,773

20072A 20122A 5267 5313 P7938P PG1431Q 20570A 5213A P20416 20537A 1430A P5954 R1680 R1691-1 20067A G116035A J85155A P7940P G119034A R1661 P5975 19781A P5957 P7932P

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2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2007 2006 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010

$26,990 $26,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,903 $23,903 $23,490 $22,903 $16,777 $14,995 $24,844 $24,190 $16,990 $16,990 $15,977 $45,794 $43,994 $43,369 $41,494 $38,974 $38,785 $38,074 $37,679 $37,084 $33,904 $33,679 $31,679 $31,220 $36,990 $25,990 $25,990 $24,990 $24,990 $24,990 $24,990 $24,990 $24,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990

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2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2006 2004 1996 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2008 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2008 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2009 2008 2008 2007 2006 2003 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009

$23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $23,990 $22,990 $22,990 $22,716 $21,990 $22,295 $16,270 $16,990 $22,890 Call $11,888 Call $33,434 $33,309 $33,309 $33,084 $32,714 $29,304 $27,879 $27,879 $26,844 $24,990 $22,990 $21,990 $21,490 $20,990 $20,990 $20,990 $20,990 $20,990 $20,490 $18,685 $17,903 Call $14,990 $12,995 $9,999 $10,995 $23,889 $23,889 $23,664 $23,664 $22,189 $22,175 $21,964 $21,964 $19,215 $18,990 $18,690 $24,979 $22,480 $21,500 $18,990 $15,903 $14,840 $34,660 $31,004 $28,414 $28,000 $27,979 $27,754 $27,384 $26,584 $24,515 $24,515 $23,974 $23,690 $32,184 $30,644 $26,224 $25,890 $21,903 Call $19,888 $18,995 $13,995 $36,964 $31,099 $31,040 $30,815 $27,325 $34,650 $31,895 $29,875 $25,988 $23,903

C6818 C7010 C6764 C6766 C6944 C6826 C6831 C7113 PG1641P C6881 8047A P5921A P11444AA J84029A 1422B 11509-1 5239B B0189 B0191 B0111 B0188 B0139 B0198 B0182 B0180 B0163 C7088 C6902 C7034 C6959 C7036 C6896 C6904 C6958 C6814 C6890 P7911P C6671 8353 00488BB 177814 41063-1 D50009A B0220 B0168 B0147 B0261 B0158 102759 B0263 B0141 102749 102750 102704 00806 J86098 J86099 P11476 C6555 J86068A B0144 B0283 B0258 J50005 B0214 B0206 B0186 B0266 J50011 J50004 B0255 J50007 00892 00707 00799 D84156A P11443 8354 8101P 8461 8205A B0208 B0165 528698 523541 527142 P1640 J85154 J85149 P1617 P11453

South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Lou Fusz GMC Buick South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Weber Granite City Chevrolet Weber Granite City Chevrolet South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Marty Cancila Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Lou Fusz GMC Buick South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Crossroad Motors South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Car Company of Freeburg Marty Cancila Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Crossroad Motors Marty Cancila Crossroad Motors Crossroad Motors South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee

877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 866-553-4164 877 847 2814 618 451 7913 618 451 7913 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877 691 9016 877 383 6138 877 691 9016 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 866-553-4164 877 847 2814 888 245 5532 877 847 2814 618 539 7004 877 383 6138 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 888 245 5532 877 383 6138 888 245 5532 888 245 5532 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877 847 2814

OPTIMA E

2006

$8,995

068185

FORD Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Lou Fusz GMC Buick South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Marty Cancila Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Marty Cancila South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Lou Fusz GMC Buick Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Lou Fusz GMC Buick Marty Cancila Lou Fusz GMC Buick Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Lou Fusz GMC Buick South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Weber Granite City Chevrolet Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Car Company of Freeburg Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Weber Granite City Chevrolet Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Crossroad Motors Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Marty Cancila Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Marty Cancila Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Lou Fusz GMC Buick Lou Fusz GMC Buick

877-223-2703 866-553-4164 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877-223-2703 877 383 6138 866 257 3408 866 377 3110 877 847 2814 877 383 6138 877 847 2814 866-553-4164 877-223-2703 866 257 3408 866-553-4164 877 383 6138 866-553-4164 866 257 3408 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 866 257 3408 866-553-4164 877 847 2814 877 691 9016 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 618 451 7913 877 691 9016 618 539 7004 866 257 3408 866-438-1169 618 451 7913 866-438-1169 866-438-1169 877-223-2703 877 847 2814 888 245 5532 866 257 3408 877 383 6138 877 691 9016 877 383 6138 877 691 9016 877-223-2703 866-553-4164 866-553-4164

GMC

January 20, 2011

Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Lou Fusz GMC Buick Lou Fusz GMC Buick Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Weber Granite City Chevrolet Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Lou Fusz GMC Buick Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Lou Fusz GMC Buick Lou Fusz GMC Buick Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Weber Granite City Chevrolet Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Weber Granite City Chevrolet Lou Fusz GMC Buick

866 257 3408 866 257 3408 877 691 9016 877 691 9016 866-553-4164 866-553-4164 866 257 3408 877 691 9016 866 257 3408 866 257 3408 877 691 9016 618 451 7913 866-438-1169 866-438-1169 866 257 3408 866-553-4164 877-223-2703 866-553-4164 866-553-4164 866-438-1169 618 451 7913 866 257 3408 618 451 7913 866-553-4164

$17,777 $15,990 Call $38,995 Call Call

V100543B 00703BB 5291A 1GKFK33019R P7936P 1394B

HARLEY DAVIDSON Crossroad Motors

888 245 5532

HONDA 8462 8094 017770 40142-1 7760 B113001A B0174AA Y760 8392

Crossroad Motors Crossroad Motors Car Company of Freeburg Marty Cancila Crossroad Motors Lou Fusz GMC Buick South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Crossroad Motors

888 245 5532 888 245 5532 618 539 7004 877 383 6138 888 245 5532 866-553-4164 877 847 2814 866 377 3110 888 245 5532

HUMMER Crossroad Motors Steve Schmitt Buick GMC

888 245 5532 866 257 3408

HYUNDAI Lou Fusz GMC Buick Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Marty Cancila Weber Granite City Chevrolet Lou Fusz GMC Buick

866-553-4164 866-438-1169 877 847 2814 877 847 2814 877 383 6138 618 451 7913 866-553-4164

INFINITI Crossroad Motors

888 245 5532

JAGUAR 877 691 9016 877-223-2703

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South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee

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Rondo Sorento Sorento Soul Sportage

2009 2007 2005 2010 2006

$13,944 $10,777 $9,944 $16,995 $7,990

Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia South County Dodge Chrysler Jee

866-438-1169 866 377 3110 866-438-1169 877-223-2703 877 847 2814

ES 350 GS 430 RX

2007 2006 2006

$17,998 B113009A $28,888 D84176A $24,995 7496

Maxima Maxima Murano Murano Pathfinder Rogue Sentra Versa Versa Xterra Xterra

2009 2005 2007 2006 2005 2008 2006 2009 2008 2008 2006

Lou Fusz GMC Buick Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Steve Schmitt Buick GMC South County Dodge Chrysler Jee South County Dodge Chrysler Jee Marty Cancila Crossroad Motors Weber Granite City Chevrolet Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Marty Cancila

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2005 2003 2010 2009 2005 2005 2003 2005 2004 2007 2008

$13,495 $10,997 $15,977 Call $7,995 $14,995 $10,332 Call $12,995 $20,995 Call

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2009 2006 2010 2008 2008 2008 2004 2007 2008 2008 2007 2004 2008

Call $10,995 $15,777 $15,777 $14,977 $12,977 $7,995 $15,903 $18,777 $17,777 $16,777 $16,777 $27,777

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2004 2007

$10,998 G112070A $15,777 Y808

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2008 2007 2007 2006 2008

$17,995 $12,999 $11,995 $14,988 $17,640

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2007 2006

$23,890 J81027A $35,995 P1651A

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$12,990 G116030A

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2008 2008

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Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia

877-223-2703 877-223-2703

MERCURY Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Crossroad Motors Lou Fusz GMC Buick Lou Fusz GMC Buick Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC

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MINI COOPER Lou Fusz GMC Buick

866-553-4164

MITSUBISHI Crossroad Motors Marty Cancila

888 245 5532 877 383 6138

NISSAN Altima Altima Altima ALTIMA Armada

2008 2008 2007 2005 2005

$15,777 $14,777 $13,400 $9,995 Call

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Jewelry

922

John Geimer Jewelry 229 N. Main St. Edwardsville 692-1497 Same Day Ring Sizing Jewelry Repair Diamond & Stone Replacement

WE BUY GOLD AND JEWELRY Cleaning

958

Sunny Surface Cleaning • Residential • Small Business • Move In/ Move Out • House Sitting • Pet Sitting

INSURED & BONDED A GENTLE TOUCH

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Cleaning

958

PRISTINE CLEANING Meeting & Exceeding your Expectation!

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • Bonded & Insured • Customized Cleaning Call us today for a free quote on a weekly, biweekly, monthly cleaning

(618) 920-0233 www.pristine-cleaning.biz

Painting

960

JIM BRAVE PAINTING 20 Years Experience!

• Wallpaper • Specialty Painting • Inside or Outside Work • Power Washing • Deck Refinishing Call: (618) 654-1349 or cell phone: (618) 444-0293

Roofing & Siding

961

Tree Service

966

Garner’s TREE SERVICE INC. Since 1974 Licensed - Bonded - Insured Tree & Stump Removal Complete Property Maintenance Bucket Truck Track Hoe - Bob Cat

RON GARNER CERTIFIED ARBORIST

656-5566 Lawn & Home Care

967

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

• Mowing • Fall Clean-Up • Fertilizing • Landscape Installation • Landscape Maintenance 656-7725 GatewayLawn.com

ALL TYPES OF ROOFS

30 Years Experience Free Estimates

(618) 259-9905 (618) 975-5759 Licensed Insured & Bonded Commercial & Residential

24 Hour Service

Foster & Sons Lawn Service Lawn Cutting & Trimming Tree Removal Bush & Shrub Trimming & Removal Landscape Mulching Residential & Commercial

Fully Insured

618-459-3330 618-973-8422

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•Drywall repair •Remodeling •Roof repair •Tile work •Replace fixtures •Caulking Techs highly skilled-all trades Professional - Safe - Reliable 100 % Woman Owned

618-659-5055

Handyman

969

MASTER CRAFTSMAN Carpentry, 30 Years Decks, Garages, Remodeling, Home Repair Basement Finishing Ceramic Tile Small Jobs Welcome Reasonable Rates Andy 618-659-1161 (cell) 618-401-7785

Plumbing

970

www.handyman.com BOB’S HANDYMAN SERVICE Remodeling & Repair Drywall Finished Carpentry Painting Ceramic tile Build & Repair Decks Exterior House And Deck Washing Landscaping Blinds & Draperies Light Fixture & Ceiling Fans No Job Too Small Insured Call Bob Rose 978-8697

LET ME FIX IT!

Insured

PAUL’S ROOFING

Handyman

HANDYMAN SERVICE

Bear Plumbing LICENSE # 058-191883 INSURED & BONDED • Water Heaters • Sewer Lines • Home Remodels • Basic Repairs • Water Softeners

Free Estimates

618-792-8663 Air Conditioning/ Heating 976

20 Years Experience

CONSTRUCTION REMODELING COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE An insured contractor providing quality crafted work.

A custom wood work specialist with labor rates starting at $30 per hour!

618 974-9446 Electrical

981

Randy Moore Repair Service, Inc. “24 Hour Emergency Service” 35 Years Experience - Code Analysis - Troubleshooting - Service Repairs And Upgrades - All Electrical Items - Install Lights & Fixtures - Complete Rewire

Cell 618-980-0791

• Pressure Washing

Personal Services

• Lighting & Ceiling Fans

HELP can be found in THE CLASSIFIEDS!!!

Call Bill Nettles with WRN Services

618-656-7405

• Painting

Call Lee: (618) 581-5154

979

www.randymoore repairservice.com

• Remodeling

• Windows & Doors Most Home Repairs

Home Improvements

Proudly servicing the area for over 25 years.

Free estimates Financing available Repairs and installations

Call us for all of your heating and cooling needs.

656-9386 www.garwoodsheating.com

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SENIORS: Enjoy a more stress free life with your own personal home assistant • Household Management • Conversation • Bill Paying • Transportation • Appointment Setting Call Linn @ 618/655-0414 INSURED AND BONDED

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The Village of Glen Carbon Board of Police Commissioners will be conducting examinations for the position of Probationary Police Officer for the Village of Glen Carbon, Illinois. Applications can be obtained at the Glen Carbon Village Hall – Finance & Administration Department, 151 N. Main, Glen Carbon, Illinois. Applications must be returned to the Glen Carbon Village Hall – Finance & Administration Department by 5:00 p.m., February 4, 2011. Applications may be obtained by mail by submitting a written request for a police officer employment application packet to the Village of Glen Carbon Finance & Administration Department or an email request to lgibson@glen-carbon.il.us.

The minimum requirements for applying and being employed as a police officer in the Village of Glen Carbon are: • At least 21 years of age.

• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• No felony convictionsPossess or be able to obtain a valid Illinois Vehicle Operator’s License.

• United States Citizen.

• Must be of sound health and physically able to perform the duties of the position.

• Must be able to obtain certification by the Illinois Local Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

Additional requirements and information concerning the testing procedure, qualification requirements, salary and benefits are included in the application packet.

The Village of Glen Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Healthcare Opportunities Gateway Regional Medical Center (GRMC), is currently recruiting nursing and clinical professionals for the following positions: Nurse Manager, Acute Physical Rehab Unit – Qualifications include: graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing; be able to complete during orientation and maintain the current skills competency in GRMC’s competencies for nursing and management. Nursing management experience required. IL RN license or eligible required.

Emergency Case Manager (RN) – FT and PT positions available. Case management and/or utilization review experience preferred. IL RN license or eligible required.

Emergency RN- PRN and 72 hr per pay period Night shift RN positions available. Minimum of 1 yr. ER RN experience required for PRN position. IL RN license or eligible required.

Behavioral Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Court Testifier - This position will provide court testimony for mental health commitment hearings, serve as an internal resource for regulatory standards related to the IL Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Code, and provide inpatient therapy services for patients and families.

Two years post-master’s degree experience working in an acute psychiatric setting and knowledge of the court system preferred. IL license as a LCSW is required.

Health Information Management Coordinator – Supports the Director of HIM to strategically plan, coordinate, direct, and supervise the daily operations of the Health Information Management department. Minimum of an Associate’s Degree and/or AHIMA (RHIT) certification required. 2- 3 years of recent HIM experience preferred with at least 2 years of previous supervisor experience required. Working knowledge of outpatient coding and/or inpatient coding.

PRN Echo/Vascular Tech - Must be proficient in interpreting and performing echocardiogram and vascular, ultrasonography procedures. Certified cardiovascular tech required. Registered or eligible in vascular ultrasound with RDMS/CCI preferred. BLS and ACLS required.

PRN Ultrasonographer – Graduate of an accredited school of Radiation Sciences or Ultrasound Technology required. Must be ARRT and/or RDMS registered.

The friendly, caring atmosphere and teamwork among our staff make GRMC a rewarding place to work.

Apply directly to our website: www.gatewayregional.net today!

Human Resources, Gateway Regional Medical Center 2100 Madison Avenue • Granite City, Illinois 62040 Phone: 618-798-3250 An equal opportunity employer

656-4700

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Classified Lost & Found

Happy Ads

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Have Something To Sell??

“Sell It With Pics” The Intelligencer is enhancing your liner ads!!!! insert a small photo with the text of your ad.

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LOST Sheltie type dog, female, older, very friendly. Lost vicinity of Westminster, Glen Carbon area. She has darker coat than normal Sheltie. Please call PSO Foster 618-288-2639 or 314-640-3722 if you see or know any information.

Automotive

206

YOUR classified ad

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To list your service call the classified department at 656-4700.

The Edwardsville Intelligencer reserves the right to remove ads with past due accounts.

305

Subway Asst. Manager Wanted!

We offer Competitive Pay And Advancement Opportunities.

Send resume and salary history to: Shepard Subway Enterprises, Inc. #2 Professional Park Dr. Maryville, IL 62062

Help Wanted Medical

308

Music

422

FREE: Upright PIANO, cherry, ivory keys. You haul. 655-1295

Misc.

Merchandise

426

FIREWOOD, seasoned hardwoods, small truck $50 delivered; full truck $75 delivered.

618-580-9658.

Mathews Genesis Beginner archery bow, left-handed $90.

888-2565.

OAK firewood, split.

$90.00

Business Assistant being You pick up/can deliver. 618973-2337.

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 28K sought for growing company. miles/excellent condition. Tan w/white roof. Upgrade package including dash mounted guages, sub-woofer & sonar— $24,900 (618)567-3188.

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Help Wanted General

Help Wanted General

Great attitude & willing to learn Sportcraft FOOSBALL/AIR a must! We will train you. FT Hockey table, $25.00. position, benefits. Fax resume 288-1845 to 618-288-6452 Attn: Kathy.

VENDORS WANTED FOR NEW RESALE SHOP IN EDWARDSVILLE! CALL 540-4862 FOR DETAILS.

Carrier Routes 401 305

CARRIER NEEDED!

Accounting/Controller Finance Company 10 Plus Years Experience Call 618-558-2369

Classifieds Merchandise Here!!!

Yard Sale

430

4331 BOHM SCHOOL RD. FRIDAY JANUARY 21st, 2011 8:00AM-5:00PM MOVING SALE EVERYTHING MUST GO! Trailers, Magna Trac Furniture And More

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DOLCE PROPERTIES www.dolceproperties.com 618/972-4334 2 Bedroom in Edwardsville, CLEAN, all appliances, storage shed, lrge lot. $600/mo $600/dep, lease 618-656-2653.

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4BR/2BA house hear downtown Glen Cbn: recently remodeled.

10 minutes to SIUE. $1200/mo.

Security check. 618/910-8031

Apts, Duplexes, & Homes Visit our website www.glsrent.com 656-2230 Country Living - 3 bed house furnished, between Wood River & Edw. $1400mo Moreland Rdno pets; Sullivan Properties 656-9092.

Executive 1.5 story home: 5 BR, 3.5 BA, finshd w/o bsmt. Ebbets Field Sub., Edw.; avail. mid-Dec. $2,350/mo. 618/659-1404

PREFERRED PARTNERS One 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. 618-655-1188

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OPEN HOUSE, SAT., JAN. 15 12 - 2 PM 1712 ANNIVERSARY LANE, EDWARDSVILLE DIRECTIONS: From downtown Edwardsville head East on Vandalia to Marine Road, left on Anniversary. $145,000

OPEN HOUSE, SUN., JAN. 16 12 - 2 PM 57 LUCINDA, GLEN CARBON 3 BR/2 bath with updated paint, carpet, bath, hardwood floors. Kitchen with lots of cabinets, wood burning fireplace & French doors to patio. Full basement. $149,900

CALL JOE LOCHMANN 531-2423

CALL JILL CUMMINGS 978-5953

Vehicle Cleaner Primary duty includes cleaning exterior of fleet vehicles. Routine duties include but are not limited to: entering information into automated systems, inspecting vehicles for body damage, and washing windows. Must be able to pass a physical and drug screen.

Full-time day shift with excellent fringe package. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability/willingness to obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months of employment.

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3BD 3BA, Glen Carbon, fin bsmt w/2 adtl rms, 2200sf, 2 car gar, $1,400. No pets/no smokiing. Appl. fee. 618-977-2195.

OPEN HOUSE, SUN., JUNE 13 1:00-3:00 PM

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Almost new located in Homes of Liberty Place, lrge 4bdr 3bth 3 car gar. All applncs. For lease $1495/ per mth. 618-593-8355.

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Rt. 1 - Newspaper carrier needed in the area of Banner St., S Charles St., Florida St., Georgia St., Steinmeyer EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Woods. 23 newspaper on this seeking PT & FT Teachers, route. Papers needed to be Assistants, & Cook. Experience delivered by 5:00 p.m. Monpreferred. 618/667-3131 day thru Friday and by 8:30 Entry Level - Clerical/Word pro- a.m. Saturdays. If you are cessing - $8.50 per hour, Bene- interested in this route, please fits, 8:30-5:00 P.M. Reply Blind call the Intelligencer at 656Box #209 %Intelligencer, 117 N. 4700 ext. 40.

2nd St., Edw.,, IL 62025 St. Louis Distribution Services has a newspaper delivery route open in Highland, IL. for reliable individual seeking to earn adtl income ($400+ per wk.) Hrs 1am-6am. Apply in person: 10 Central Industrial Ct., Ste 1, Granite City between 11:30pm & 7am or call 618-451-9700.

Houses For Rent

450

Houses For Rent

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Pets

6 COOLIDGE COURT, TROY 4 BDRM/3 BATH located in desirable neighborhood, TRIAD School Dist. Breakfast nook open to the patio w/ a fantastic in-ground pool.

FOR 24 HR RECORDED PRICE & INFO CALL MARY JANE COLLINS 800-690-4652 EXT 2001

DEBBIE BURDGE 618-531-2787 debbieb@remax.net 176 MERIDIAN ROAD, GLEN CARBON VERY NICELY MAINTAINED 3 bed/2 bath ranch on 1 acre of wooded land. Edwardsville school district.

FOR 24 HR RECORDED PRICE & INFO CALL MARY JANE COLLINS 800-690-4652 EXT 1001

435 W. LAKE DRIVE, EDWARDSVILLE AT DUNLAP LAKE. Beautiful view of the lake, 3 bedroom home includes dock & water priviledges; updated kitchen; & private backyard paradise.

CALL OR TEXT NANCY MILTON 618-791-8007 OR NANCY@GOSHENREALTYGROUP.COM

5297 MILLENNIUM COURT, EDWARDSVILLE COUNTRY LIVING. Open floor plan. Stocked pond, 3 car oversized garage, on 3 acres! Rural Development Qualified.

88 MORNINGSIDE, EDWARDSVILLE CHARMING 3 bedroom/bath in desirable Spring Valley.

2 fireplace, slate floors, Jacuzzi tub, & double closets in master BR. Lots of updates. Wooded lot & fenced yard.

FOR 24 HR RECORDED PRICE & INFO CALL DEBBIE BURGE 800-489-1481 EXT 3000

FOR 24 HR RECORDED PRICE & INFO CALL DEBBIE BURGE 800-489-1481 EXT 2000

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2 Bedroom 1 bath. No pets, no 1 Bedroom Apartment with smoking. Credit check rqrd. stove, fridge. Security deposit; $600/ mo + dep. 618-789-6225 $380/month. Maryville, IL. No pets. 618/345-0076.

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Feb. 1st. erator, dishwasher. included from $555. 656-1480.

636/288-2314 Small 3 BR, remodeled. Kitch, 1 BR CONDO, cozy, remodeled: DR, FR, open & inviting, lg. near 55/70; st. level, fp, aplnces, backyard, close to schools. No W/D hkup. $525/mo.: incl. w/s/t; lse, dep. No pets. 618-345-9131 animals, $750. 618-585-4500

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1 excellent 3BR, 1200 sq.ft. TH: Collinsville, near 157/70; 12 min. to SIUE, FP, DW, W/D, ceiling fans, cable, sound walls, offst. prkng. Sm pets OK, yr. lse. $780/mo. 618/345-9610 give AM/PM phone.

2 Bdrm 1.5 Bath TH, Edw $625; 2 Bdr 1 bth apt, 435 M Street $575. No pets. Appl fee rqrd.

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Television Unique friendship blooms in "Portlandia"

By JAKE COYLE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein may be the only comedy duo in television that’s just as likely to be a band.

Brownstein is best known as a singer and guitarist, formerly of the seminal Portland, Ore., rock trio Sleater-Kinney. Armisen, a “Saturday Night Live” comedian, played drums for the lesser-known Chicago band Trenchmouth.

So when Armisen approached Brownstein about collaborating, even she assumed he meant music.

“But when he came to Portland, he wanted to make videos,” recalls Brownstein. “It was very casual and very organic, in the same way that one might start a band.

We were just practicing in our basement.”

Their informal sketch comedy Web videos — made under the name ThunderAnt — have produced a six-episode IFC series, “Portlandia,” that combines their passions of music and comedy.

The show, which premieres Jan. 21 at 10:30 p.m. EST and was executive produced by Lorne Michaels, is a clever mishmash of sketches with the theme of its setting, Portland, and depictions of its Pacific Northwest characters.

“It seems so dreamy to me,” Armisen, a New Yorker, says of the Oregon city. “It’s kind of misty because of the rain. It almost seems like it’s a city in the clouds.”

Guests include Steve Buscemi and Kyle MacLachlan (as the city’s mayor), but “Portlandia” is ultimately centered on the interplay between Armisen and Brownstein. In one sketch, they take turns swapping voice mail, brainstorming extravagant and odd ideas for a song.

Throughout the show, music is central. It’s woven into the episodes (Brownstein and Armisen recorded much of the interstitial music themselves) and sketches include an already viral music video touting that “the dream of the ’90s is alive in Portland,” a city “where young people go to retire.”

On “SNL,” Armisen has proven one of the show’s most versatile performers, perhaps best known for his impressions of President Barack Obama, New York Governor David Paterson and Prince. Many of his most memorable sketches revolve around music, such as his recurring “Weekend Update” routine with Kristen Wiig where they play an unprepared singing duo, improvising lyrics as they go.

Armisen’s comedy debut came in 1998 with a well-known video he made at the South by Southwest

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music conference, skewering the industry gathering. His comedy, though, always bears a quality of warmth. He typically admires those he parodies — he’s a huge Prince fan, for example.

“He’s probably one of the least jaded people I know,” Brownstein says. “He actually gleams true enjoyment from what he does. He loves working. Sometimes, I feel like a rain cloud next to him.”

Neither of the two quite remember how they met (“sadly a hazy memory for both of us,” says Brownstein). They had several mutual friends, and had often traveled in the same circles.

Armisen was an “obsessed” fan of Sleater-Kinney. Brownstein, a Portland resident, knew Armisen only for his music, not his comedy. They became friends in the early 2000s.

Since Sleater-Kinney amicably disbanded in 2006, Brownstein’s career, she says, has been one of exploration and growth. She has dabbled in acting, spent time volunteering for the Humane Society and been a popular blogger for NPR. When Brownstein and Armisen first began making videos in 2005, they didn’t have a website and just passed the videos out among friends.

“I don’t even know why we started; it was just kind of an activity,” Armisen says. “I thought it was a better alternative than playing music. I didn’t want to be like, ‘Hey, let’s start a band’ because I’m a comedian.”

Their first video was in the style of a public access show with Armisen playing Saddam Hussein being interviewed by Brownstein. At the time, Armisen thought Hussein looked like an aging rock star, so he played him that way.

“He was so angry and so well dressed,” says Armisen.

Armisen quickly recognized that Brownstein had a talent for comedy.

“It was something that was immediately clear to me and I don’t know why,” he says. “She’s exactly the right temperament.

She doesn’t take herself too seriously. She just made me laugh.”

Brownstein says that that music-related beginning speaks to the old adage of start with what you know.

“It’s hard for Fred and I ever to divorce ourselves from our affections for music and the way it’s really ruled our lives,” she says. “We both came of age at a time where punk music and indie and DIY were very revered.

“If we had a series of outtakes from ‘Portlandia,’ they would be every single character having an insane amount of knowledge about obscure punk: ‘Wait, how

culmination for a unique friendship that developed despite bicoastal lives, the two drawn together by the common bonds of music and goofing around.

Says Brownstein: “I guess we were able to marry our two loves.”

to music, forming the band Wild Flag. Armisen and Brownstein don’t discount the possibility of taking their show on the road, and bringing “Portlandia” to rock audiences.

Regardless, the show is a

does this hippie person know about the Minutemen?”’

The two hope “Portlandia” gets picked up for a second season.

Their schedules might be slightly harder to make overlap, though, since Brownstein has returned

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