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August 19, 2021 Volume 20, Issue 12

Midwest Salute to the Arts

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Cover story: Midwest Salute to the Arts . . . . . . . . . 4 Religious directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Country Music Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Book review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Home & LIfestyles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Pompeii skeleton found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Movie review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Art fair in 33rd year

recalled to The Edge. “That’s what started it all for me. I met so many people. Lots of friends and family still volunteer and it’s a way to really connect with people in the community.”

Over the years the Midwest Salute to the A F Arts Council of volunteers, whose love of art began in the festival’s Children’s Gallery and Creation Station, has grown into a group of loyal patrons who support the fair. They now bring their own children to introduce them to art and its appreciation. More than 300 volunteers make Midwest Salute to the Arts happen and helped to make the festival a favorite among artists over the years.

Last year, Midwest Salute to the Arts continued its support for artists through a virtual art fair.

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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The all-volunteer Midwest Salute to the Arts, in its 33rd year, transforms Everette Moody Park into an outdoor fine arts gallery, abuzz with activities and entertainment for all ages.

“Since 1988, when the art festival started here,” said Midwest Salute to the Arts’ Sharon Kassing, director, “we’ve expanded a lot from featuring artists to having something in which we can give back.”

Midwest Salute to the Arts won 2018’s Best of Southwest Illinois in the category of local event/festival.

Kassing began working with the juried fine art show and festival in 1999, when she started as a volunteer in the Children’s Creation Station.

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If you go: What: Midwest Salute to the Arts When: 6 - 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 27; 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 28; 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 29 Where: Moody Park, Longacre Drive, Fairview Heights, Illinois Info: Midwest Salute to The Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization; midwestsalute.com.

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This year’s 33rd Midwest Salute to the Arts takes place from Friday, Aug. 27, through Sunday, Aug. 29, at Moody Park, on Longacre Drive, in Fairview Heights.

“The city is so supportive. We couldn’t put on this event without them,” Kassing said.

During the fair and festival, Everette Moody Park becomes the weekend home for award-winning artists, musicians, culinary artists and nonprofits.

Midwest Salute to the Arts will host some 50 artists from Friday through Sunday, along with guest demonstrators, including the Artisan Guild of Southern Illinois; Midwest Woodcarvers; Gateway East Artist Guild; and, a host of artists, sponsored by GESSO magazine, which also is sponsoring music on the GESSO stage.

The festival started 30-plus years ago when a former alderman, Gene Ellerbusch, visited the Mystic, Connecticut, Outdoor Art Festival and realized that Fairview Heights might be able to present a similar outdoor event. The city council appointed a committee chair, Mrs. Billy McLemore, to explore the possibility, and the concept for Midwest Salute to the Arts was born.

The committee revisited Mystic and contacted other art fairs, including the renowned Festival of the Masters in Orlando , Florida. The committee realized that Fairview Heights indeed had the resources to present such an event and established the Midwest Salute to the Masters. The goal of “Salute’s” Masters program was to combine the community involvement of Mystic with the high standards of the Orlando “Masters” show. The first Midwest Salute to the Masters, held in October of 1988, received both critical and popular acclaim. Today, the show is known as the Midwest Salute to the Arts.

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Ray Charles, The Judds to join Country Music Hall of Fame

By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer

NASHVILLE, Ten.. (AP) — R&B legend Ray Charles, who helped redefine country music in the Civil Rights era, and Grammy-winning duo The Judds will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

The Country Music Association on Monday announced the new class of Hall of Fame members, who will be formally inducted in a ceremony in 2022.

Charles, who died in 2004, showed the commercial potential of country music when he released “Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music” in 1962, a genre-defying personal project to the Georgia-born singer and piano player.

Charles grew up listening to the Grand Ole Opy and his record, which was considered a risk at the time, became one of the best selling

country albums of the era. His version of “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” spent five weeks on top of the Billboard 100 chart and remains one of his most popular songs.

He later recorded a duets album featuring country legends like Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash. Nelson in particular has lauded Charles’ impact on the genre and they had a 1985 No. 1 duet together called “Seven Spanish Angels.”

“Needless to say, Ray Charles loved country music,” said Valerie Ervin, president of the Ray Charles Foundation, in a statement. “As a matter of fact, he risked a lot in 1962 when he decided to record ‘Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music.’ I cannot express enough how happy and honored Ray Charles would be at this moment in time, as I am for him. Congratulations to all the fellow inductees and

as Ray Charles would say, ‘That is so nice.’”

Over the years, Charles’ impact on country music has been more widely recognized, with a major museum exhibition on Charles at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and a 2019 Opry television special dedicated to him.

Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna, were the most successful duo in country music in the 1980s, with more than a dozen No. 1 hits, including “Mama, He’s Crazy,” “Love Can Build a Bridge” and “Grandpa (Tell Me ’bout the Good Old Days).”

“We had a such a stamp of originality on what we were trying to do,” Naomi said in an interview after the announcement.

Originally from Kentucky, Naomi was working as a nurse in the Nashville area when she and Wynonna started singing together

professionally. Their unique harmonies, together with elements of acoustic music, bluegrass and blues, made them stand out in the genre at the time.

The Judds released six studio albums and an EP between 1984 and 1991 and won nine CMA Awards and seven from the Academy of Country Music. They earned a total of five Grammy Awards together on hits like “Why Not Me” and “Give A Little Love.”

In 1990, Naomi Judd announced her retirement from performing due to chronic hepatitis. Wynonna has continued her solo career and they have occasionally reunited for special performances.

The Hall of Fame also announced a tie this year for the category of recording musician between Eddie Bayers and Pete Drake.

Bayers, a drummer in Nashville for decades who worked on 300

platinum records, is a member of the Grand Ole Opry band. He regularly played on records for The Judds, Ricky Skaggs, George Strait, Alan Jackson and Kenny Chesney.

Bayers is the first drummer to be inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Drake, a pedal steel guitar player and a member of Nashville’s A-team of skilled session musicians, played on hits like “Stand By Your Man” by Tammy Wynette and “He Stopped Loving Her Today”

by George Jones. Drake, who died in 1988, is the first pedal steel guitar player to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Drake’s widow, Rose Drake, said that her husband’s work with George Harrison and Peter Frampton introduced a whole new audience to the sound of the steel guitar.

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Review: ‘Baby Girl’ about Aaliyah is a singer’s tragic tale

By MAE ANDERSON Associated Press

“Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah,” by Kathy Iandoli (Atria Books) R&B singer Aaliyah is best known for two events that bookended her career: becoming involved with infamous singer R. Kelly as a teen, and the tragic plane crash that ended her life at age 22, just days before 9/11.

“Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah,” by veteran music journalist Kathy Iandoli, aims to fill in the story between those two events, for Aaliyah fans new and old. The book traces Aaliyah’s musical development and collaboration with many different R&B producers and artists, her burgeoning film career, and indelible imprint on fashion. But 20 years after her death, a sense of Aaliyah’s personality still remains elusive.

With a silky smooth voice, Aaliyah Haughton was signed for a record deal with her uncle in Detroit when she was just 12. Two years later, she teamed with R. Kelly to make her first record “Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number.” She became involved with R. Kelly and the two were secretly married when Aaliyah was just 15. Her parents discovered this and quickly annulled the marriage.

But the scandal tarnished Aaliyah’s reputation more than R. Kelly, who is currently on trial for sex trafficking charges stemming more than two decades. She was portrayed as a teen seductress rather than one of the first of R. Kelly’s many victims.

The scandal led to Aaliyah becoming extremely private in ensuing years, but she kept recording hit records. She teamed with then-unknowns Timbaland and Missy Elliot for her second record “One in a Million,” which has sold 8 million copies worldwide.

Meanwhile, she was making her mark in the fashion and movie industries. Her signature style of a crop top or bandeau top paired with baggy jeans, with long hair partially covering her left eye, is emblematic of her “sweet but street” style and still emulated today. She had roles in the movies “Romeo Must Die” and “Queen of the Damned” and was set to act in the “Matrix” sequels before she died.

Aaliyah’s “Try Again” beat out Britney Spears’ “”Oops!... I Did It Again” video and Christina Aguilera’s “What a Girl Wants” to win best female video at the MTV video awards in 2000, another sign she was poised for super stardom.

But that was not to be. On August 25, 2001, Aaliyah died in a plane crash in the Bahamas, where she was shooting a music video for her third and final self-titled album, “Aaliyah.” The plane was found to be badly overloaded.

For years, Aaliyah’s music has been unavailable on streaming platforms, with the exception of her first album, “Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number.”

But following a fan campaign on social media with the hashtag #FreeAaliyahMusic, Blackground Records said it plans to release the albums to streaming services on Aug. 20, in time for the 20th anniversary of Aaliyah’s death. The move is not without controversy. Aaliyah’s family estate does not support the release.

But it will give a new generation of fans an easier way to hear more of Aaliyah’s body of work. And “Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah” should serve as a useful companion to those discovering Aaliyah’s music for the first time via these platforms.

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Amidst the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the housing market in Illinois and nationwide has been in a unique position with low mortgage rates and decreased inventory motivating buyers to bid above the asking price and scoop up homes as soon as they are listed. With vaccination rates increasing and the economy reopening, many people are wondering if real estate will remain hot or if we’re headed for a downturn. In this article, we look back at 2020, take stock of where we are now, and explore forecasts for the real estate market throughout the remainder of 2021.

The Illinois Real Estate Market in 2020 At the outset of the pandemic last year, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate to nearly zero.

While this move was intended to help an economy suddenly in crisis as businesses and schools shuttered, it also contributed to the rising home prices and limited supply that we saw last year.

When mortgage interest rates fell to historically low rates last year, many homeowners refinanced their mortgages and others took out home equity loans or lines of credit to finance renovation projects. As we all adjusted to the new social distancing way of life, people added home offices, family rooms, and other new spaces, or improved kitchens and bathrooms that were suddenly seeing a lot more use.

At the same time that many homeowners decided to stay put and improve their spaces, others, particularly residents of densely populated urban areas, suddenly wanted to move to a larger home and/or get more outdoor space. Thus, a supply-and-demand emerged with a sudden surge of buyers and fewer sellers than usual.

The same trends that played out nationwide in 2020 also impacted the real estate market in Illinois. According to Illinois REALTORS®, home sales boomed in 2020 while inventory fell. Annual closed sales were up by 9.6% last year and the annual median sales price rose by 7.7%. Meanwhile the inventory of homes for sale in Illinois last year fell by a whopping 38.8% compared to 2019.

As you can see, the Illinois housing market hit a high point in 2020 despite the uncertainty and economic pain caused by the pandemic. Now the question is whether or not the real estate market will stay hot through 2021.

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Industry experts speculate that a housing market crash is not on the immediate horizon, and that housing prices are forecasted to increase as the year goes on.

So Far in 2021 “As consumers’ appetite for homes coincided with the traditional real estate season, a reduced inventory led to faster sales and higher median prices in May,” according to the most recent market update from Illinois REALTORS®.

Key metrics like Closed Sales and Median Sales Price are up from May 2020, inventory has decreased by 45.7%, and Days on Market Until Sale has decreased by 20 days from the previous year.

So, the Illinois housing market remains hot into the first half of 2021, with demand continuing to outweigh supply and many listings receiving more than one bid above the asking price. The big question is whether or not it will last, and how long.

A 2021 market forecast from Illinois REALTORS® suggests that “median prices are forecast to continuously grow in 2021 within a higher and broader range compared with 2020” and “sales are forecast to experience overall positive gains in 2021 for Illinois.” Notably, average mortgage rates are expected to stay at around 3%, which could continue to motivate homebuyers to act now to lock in these historically low rates.

What’s Next?

The housing market may be hot right now, but it’s worth noting that, prior to 2020, Illinois had one of the weakest real estate markets in the country, according to Illinois Policy. When the economy shut down at the beginning of the pandemic, more than a million state residents lost jobs and mortgage delinquencies rose to the highest increase on record. Unfortunately, that trend has continued into 2021, with Illinois experiencing the second-highest foreclosure rate in March.

Anytime the housing market gets hot, people start talking about a crash, but so far there is no data to support an impending crash. As with the economic recovery in every sector, there are still many variables to contend with in real estate. For example: “The uneven impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment by sector and income level is likely to be reflected in the housing market in 2021” noted Geoffrey J.D. Hewings, Director of the Regional Economics Applications Laboratory of the University of Illinois, in the 2021 market forecast from Illinois REALTORS®.

Increasing remote work opportunities for white-collar workers could drive demand in suburban and exurban areas with larger homes, whereas supply and demand in the bottom quarter of the price distribution may decrease due to layoffs and furloughs for retail, leisure, and hospitality workers.

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As fall inches closer to winter, it’s not uncommon for people to look to the coming cold with a degree of lament.

Spring, summer and fall provide ample opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, but such chances are few and far between once the winter freeze settles in. Though winter might compel the masses to huddle up inside, there’s still a way to take in the great outdoors on cold winter days and nights.

It might not prove an exact substitute for summer nights around the firepit, but a sunroom affords homeowners a chance to marvel at snowy winter landscapes without venturing out into the cold. Sometimes referred to as “all-season rooms,” sunrooms can make for a great retreat on quiet summer mornings or crisp autumn afternoons. Sunrooms can be treated as blank canvasses, which makes decorating them more fun. But a few tricks of the trade can help homeowners turn their blank canvasses into welcoming spaces to take in all that nature has to offer throughout the year.

• Define the purpose. The experts at Better Homes & Gardens recommend homeowners decide how they want to use the sunroom before they begin decorating it.

When the weather gets too chilly to dine outside, will the sunroom serve as an alternative dining space in the same way patios and decks do during the warm weather? Or do homeowners want to turn their sunrooms into reading rooms? Though it’s possible to make sunrooms multipurpose spaces, it may be hard to create a relaxing vibe in rooms that are too crowded with furnishings or too busy.

Defining how the space will be used also makes it easier when shopping for furnishings.

• Define when the room will be used. In addition to defining how the room will be used, homeowners should give ample consideration to when the room will be used.

A year-round sunroom will need to be heated, while a three-season sunroom likely won’t require heating. Cooling might be a concern on hot summer afternoons, but many homeowners will likely spend such days outside anyway, so cooling the room may be as simple as installing a ceiling fan and ensuring windows can be opened to let fresh air in. Homeowners who want a year-round sunroom should install insulated glass to keep the room even warmer when the mercury dips.

• Opt for bright colors. Bright colors can make sunrooms feel all the more inviting and make for a perfect match with all the natural light already in the room. The renovation experts at HGTV note that white walls and ceilings can maximize the warm illumination of the natural light that will be pouring in from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Better Homes & Gardens adds that brightly colored cushions, pillows and area rugs with similarly hued colors and patterns can add visual interest and texture to a sunroom.

• Make use of a view. Homeowners needn’t direct too much of their focus on decor if their sunrooms come with a view. Art on the walls and other decorative items around the room are less important if a sunroom affords a view of the ocean or a lake or dense woods that attract local wildlife. In rooms with a view, arrange furniture so residents and guests can comfortably look outward and take in all the surround landscape has to offer.

Sunrooms are a great place to take in nature no matter the weather.

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When remodeling a home with the ultimate goal of making it more attractive to prospective buyers, homeowners can benefit from taking stock of current trends, including the style of home that’s most popular. According to a 2020 Homes.com survey of more than 5,000 adults across the United States, modern farmhouse is the most favored house style. The survey asked participants to choose from a selection of styles, including mid-century modern ranch, Spanish colonial/southwest, bohemian craftsman, Italianate, French chateau, and Tudor. The modern farmhouse style was the most popular choice in 42 of the 50 states, proving that home style preference is not beholden to geography. Respondents gave a host of reasons for favoring the modern farmhouse look, including that the style is “aesthetically appealing but not boring” and that “it looks simple, cozy, and not too busy.”

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L&C plans real estate classes

GODFREY — Lewis and Clark Community College plans to offer classes to help people seeking to become real estate brokers.

A person must pass 75 hours of instruction to take the Real Estate Broker’s licensure exam. Lewis and Clark is offering three different Real Estate courses, all of which are needed for the exam: • Real Estate Brokerage (REAL 135-A6) – 7-9:40 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 23-Oct.13 • Real Estate Transactions (REAL 136-01) – 9:25-10:40 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 24 – Dec. 16.

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• Real Estate Transaction Applications (REAL 137-60) – 6-9:30 p.m., Tuesdays only, Nov. 23-Dec. 14.

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Students must be 18 to take the Illinois Real Estate Broker Exam and — have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

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Overheated real estate market begins to cool

By Candace Jackson The pandemic created a frenzied real estate market in much of the United States that has yet to let up, with demand for housing still outpacing the number of homes coming on the market, giving sellers a heavy upper hand in most of the country.

But economists say the market cooled off a bit in July — perhaps a sign that the wild price appreciations of the past year may have scared off some buyers who prefer to wait until things calm down, to stay put or to continue renting.

Nationally, U.S. median home prices held steady from June to July at $385,000. That’s up 10.3% from last year at this time, according to the latest data from Realtor. com. It is slower growth than the 12.7% increase in June 2021, and it marks the third month in a row in which the year-over-year gains have slowed.

“There’s a lot of buyer sticker shock,” said John Burns, CEO of John Burns Real Estate Consulting,

based in Irvine, California. “People who are a little more investment oriented or who maybe already own a home have pulled back.”

Burns said prices could see a correction in the coming months in many markets — but not a dramatic one.

“If prices have gone up 20% and then dip 2%, it’s not the end of the world,” he said.

“It is just moving from super hot to normal hot,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, which has not yet released its July data. “It is still a seller’s market.”

It may also signal the return to a normal seasonal dip with many schools back in-person and delayed summer vacations finally underway.

In 2020, the market came to a near standstill after COVID lockdowns hit in early spring — typically the busiest home buying season of the year. But it roared back to life during the summer, with people upgrading to larger homes or leaving cities

for suburbia, even as inventory fell steeply across the country. Homebuyers continued to flood the market with demand through the fall and winter, peaking this spring.

Economists say the delta variant’s impact on housing will likely be to accelerate the hybrid and workfrom-home trend that is driving buyers with the means to do so to upgrade to larger houses — a trend that often takes people farther from the urban core or to less expensive cities. And interest rates remain low, another factor in surging housing demand.

Danielle Hale, Realtor.com’s chief economist, said last month’s slower price growth was skewed because a larger share of smaller, entry-level homes hit the market compared to a year prior, bringing the median price growth down overall. But a typical 2,000-square-foot home still saw brisk price appreciation, up 18.7% from July 2020.

“For buyers looking for smaller, entry-level type homes, that’s good

news,” Hale said. “I still wouldn’t say those homes are plentiful, but there’s more of them for sale now than there was a year ago.”

The most dramatic price appreciation happened in Western states and in suburban and exurban areas where buyers are looking for larger, single-family houses and relatively affordable prices. Austin, Texas, saw the biggest jump, with prices up 40% from last year, Burns said. Prices were softest in the Midwest and the Northeast, according to Realtor. com.

Patton Drewett, a real estate agent with Compass in Austin, said homes under $1 million were the most in demand in his area, with the price surge partly driven by buyers moving to Austin after cashing out of pricier cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York.

“I’m having to put five to ten offers out on homes to get something into contract,” he said.

One client recently put a $975,000 offer on a home listed for $800,000.

They didn’t get the house.

“It certainly feels like the Wild West in terms of what people are willing to pay,” he said.

Drewett said he saw things cool off in July, with homes getting 2-10 offers — down from the 30-40 offers a home might have gotten in the spring. But in the last two weeks or so buyers have returned from vacations and are once again shopping for homes, he said.

Nationally, the average home took 38 days to sell in July, up slightly from 37 days a year ago, according to Realtor.com, another sign of things slowing down a bit.

The number of homes listed for sale was up 6.5% in July versus last year, which Hale said is a leading indicator of where the market is headed.

“It’s still going to be a competitive market,” Hale said. “But we’re going to start to see more balance.”

This article originally appeared in The New York Times.

A refresher course in school bus safety

The dawn of a new school year is a time marked by change and fresh opportunities. For many children, school marks the first time they are away from their parents for an extended period of time.

It also may be the first time they ride in a vehicle other than their parents’ cars.

Each school day, 25 million children ride a bus to school in the United States. A school bus is among the safest modes of transport and one of the most regulated vehicles on the road, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Riding a school bus can be a novel experience no matter a student’s age or grade. Kindergarteners may be introduced to the school bus on their first day of school, while older students are no doubt familiar with life inside a school bus. But all students and families can benefit from a refresher course on school bus procedures to ensure this school year begins on safe footing.

• Be a smart pedestrian. Riding the school bus is very safe, but injuries can occur walking to and from the bus stop. Watch for cars backing out of driveways and always look both ways multiple times before crossing streets.

• Remember school bus laws. Most areas of the country have specific school bus laws that include stopping when red lights are flashing on the school bus. Cars must stop whether they’re behind the school bus, next to it or on the opposite side of the street facing the bus. Stopping allows passengers to enter or exit the bus safely.

• Stand away from the curb. The National Safety Council advises keeping six feet, or three giant steps, away from the curb while waiting for the bus. Young children should be carefully supervised.

• Be visible. Always cross in front of the bus, making eye contact with the driver so that he or she knows your intentions before crossing. If you drop something, do not bend down to pick it up. Tell the driver instead.

• Remain seated. Find a seat promptly and remain seated for the duration of the ride. Do not stand up and proceed down the center aisle until the bus has stopped.

• Minimize distractions. Always speak softly and behave so that you do not distract the driver.

School buses are very safe vehicles, but passengers need to do their part to avoid injury.

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Travel safely this Labor Day

Labor Day is a celebration of workers and the labor movements in the United States and Canada. Often considered the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day prompts many people to travel for one last getaway prior to the arrival of fall.

Labor Day get-togethers with family and friends typically include barbecues and other outdoor activities, and these gatherings may attract loved ones from various areas of the country. The National Safety Council warns that thousands of people will be injured in traffic accidents during the upcoming Labor Day weekend. In recent years, traffic fatalities over Labor Day weekend have

averaged around 15 percent higher than in similar, non-holiday periods, says the NSC. In addition, the COVID-19 virus, although diminished, is still at large. Travelers are urged to remain diligent in regard to hygiene and other safety practices. The following tips can help Labor Day travelers stay as safe as possible. · Call ahead and inquire about any travel restrictions. Many areas of the country have reopened, but it is important to find out if there are restrictions on crowd limits or if certain facilities are closed. · Book early and leave time for travel. People are increasingly anxious to travel once

again, and may wait until the Labor Day holiday to do so. Hotels and other amenities may fill up fast, so book travel plans well in advance and leave ample time for traveling to account for large crowds and busy roadways. · Enforce a zero tolerance policy for intoxicated driving. Those who are planning to drink should never get behind the wheel.

Also, young drivers are at particular risk to be involved in alcohol-related crashes, so teens and underage young adults should not be allowed to drink at parties. · Limit distractions behind the wheel.

Make a policy that the vehicle is a distrac-

tion-free zone. This includes keeping the radio low, stowing the driver’s cell phone out of reach so texts or other notifications do not become distractions and helping to keep children occupied so they’re not making a ruckus. · Exercise caution in inclement weather.

Late-summer storms can roll in and cause downpours. Drive slowly and cautiously, pulling over until visibility and conditions improve, if necessary.

These are some ways travelers can emphasize safety as they enjoy Labor Day weekend away from home.

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Archaeologists find skeleton, evidence of Greek in Pompeii ROME (AP) — Archaeologists in the ancient city of Pompeii have discovered a remarkably well-preserved skeleton during excavations of a tomb that also shed light on the cultural life of the city before it was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in AD 79.

A skull bearing tufts of white hair and part of an ear, as well as bones and fabric fragments, were found in the tomb in the necropolis of Porta Sarno, an area not yet open to the public that is located in the east of Pompeii’s urban center. The discovery is unusual since most adults were cremated at the time.

An inscription of the tomb suggested that its owner, a freed slave named Marcus Venerius Secundio, helped organize performances in Greek in Pompeii. Experts said it was the first confirmation that Greek, the language of culture in the Mediterranean, was used alongside Latin.

“That performances in Greek were organized is evidence of the lively and open cultural climate which characterized ancient Pompeii,” the director of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, said in a statement announcing the discovery.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Zuchtriegel said Marcus Venerius clearly had been able to make a living for himself after he was freed as a slave, given the “monumental” size of his burial tomb. “He didn’t become super rich, but certainly he reached a considerable level of wealth,” Zuchtriegel said.

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD destroyed Pompeii. Excavations over the years have yielded remarkable discoveries of tombs, chariots and brilliantly frescoed homes.

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Summer franchise fun

By Robert D. Grubaugh For The Edge EDWARDSVILLE — July has been quite the interesting month at the movies.

Both Marvel’s “Black Widow” and the “Fast & Furious” series, “F9: The Fast Saga,” brought in big crowds and made some decent money on the strengths of their respective franchises. Neither was a “best in class” effort, but the supporting cast in Marvel’s latest, with Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz and David Harbour, made this picture far more than simply nonstop action.

“In the Heights” also premiered several weeks ago. I don’t give LinManuel Miranda the credit that everyone else does because his art is not in my preferred style. Still, this one hums along like an oldschool musical with some fantastic choreography.

Disney’s “The Jungle Cruise” and Matt Damon’s stirring “Stillwater” opened the end of July, but the movie I chose to review this month is one I hadn’t heard of until a few weeks ago. “Joe Bell,” stars Mark Wahlberg. He plays a reallife dad who undertook a cross-country walk/ speaking circuit to educate teenagers about bullying, a behavior that ultimately led his son Jadin (Reid Miller) to commit suicide as a highschool sophomore in 2013.

Jadin tries to replicate the look of David Bowie during his “Ziggy Stardust” years and is out as gay teen in small town Oregon.

Jadin’s story is told as flashbacks as his dad Joe walks through Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Colorado.

He’s joined by Jadin’s ghost, which haunts Joe’s behavior and taunts him to be a better man than the boys who tormented his son. These visions lead Joe through a journey of forgiveness. A

(Photo Courtesy of Jay Maidment / Marvel Studios|For The Edge) last minute cameo by Gary Sinise as a rural sheriff is fantastic, but too little, too late. I wished this movie had more impact, but it felt sadly unfinished, much like Jadin’s life and Joe’s efforts.

I’ve written about it before, but in the age of constant connection, can there be a more dangerous thing for young people than bullying by their peers?

During the last year and a half of quarantine and flex-scheduling it seems to have gotten even worse.

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Encourage their uniqueness.

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Discovery obtains Dutch license for Polish news station

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — U.S. company Discovery Inc. has been granted a Dutch license that would allow it to keep broadcasting its independent news channel TVN24 into Poland.

The announcement Monday comes as Poland’s state broadcasting authority has for a year and a half refused to renew TVN24’s license, which expires Sept. 26.

The independent television channel is watched by millions of people daily in Poland and has published reports that criticize the country’s right-wing nationalist government.

In another challenge for Discovery, the lower house of Poland’s parliament gave initial approval last week to a bill which — if it gets final passage and the president’s approval — would force Discovery to sell

its controlling share in its Polish network.

“This license does not in any way solve the situation we have with the new law,” said Kasia Kieli, Discovery’s president and managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. “The future of TVN and freedom of press in Poland is still at risk.”

Discovery considers the refusal to renew TNV24’s license and the draft media bill to be discriminatory, and many people in Poland view the efforts as an attempt to silence the news outlet.

The government of Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki denies that, saying it no longer wants companies from outside of Europe to have controlling stakes in Polish media companies, citing national security and sovereignty issues.

However, President Andrzej Duda on

Sunday vowed to defend freedom of speech and the principles of property rights, comments that were widely interpreted as him suggesting he plans to veto the legislation.

The bill has also been sharply criticized by the European Union and many Poles, who view it as an attack on media freedom.

It also is seen as a threat to the largest ever U.S. investment in Poland, one the company values at $3 billion.

In Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said late Monday: “We welcome President Duda’s statement this weekend in support of freedom of expression, the sanctity of contracts, and the shared values that underpin our relationship. We strongly encourage him to act on these values in regard to pending legislation that, if passed in the current form,

could severely affect media freedom and the foreign investment climate.”

The company said would only use the Dutch license, granted under European Union regulations, if Poland’s national broadcasting council does not renew TNV24’s license.

“We hope not to need the Dutch license, but are deeply committed to continuing to operate as an independent news network in Poland and central Europe, and serving viewers with reliable and factual journalism,” Kieli said.

Last week Discovery said it had initiated a procedure against Poland at an international arbitration court to defend its investment in Poland, which now includes 24 different television channels.

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College Resource • Thursday, August 19, 2021 • 31 First Community was established in 1934 as the Monsanto Credit Union to serve Monsanto employees who lived in Missouri and Illinois. In the late 1970’s the credit union expanded our field of membership to serve other companies and communities and changed our name to First Community Credit Union in 1983. We now serve individuals who live or work in five Missouri counties plus the Illinois counties of Madison, Monroe and St. Clair. Family of existing members are also eligible to join.

First Community has eight locations in Illinois which brings us to 44 locations total. With over 340,000 accounts and 550+ employees, First Community isn’t so “small” anymore. In business for over 85 years, First Community now has over billion in assets which ranks it among the larger financial institutions that call St. Louis home. First Community is the largest credit union in the area and among the top 100 credit unions in the nation. But putting statistics and performance ratios aside, what First Community is most proud of is being a hometown financial institution. A long history of growth and success have proven that.

In 2019 First Community partnered with SIU Edwardsville and announced naming rights to the First Community Arena at the Vadalebene Center where there is also a full-service ATM on site. We are extremely proud of this partnership and look forward to a long relationship with the school despite the challenges presented by the pandemic.

First Community’s real objective is to be the financial institution for metro-area families at every stage of life. This strategy is very intentional with products and services from birth through retirement. Rising STARS accounts are available through the age of 12. These account holders get special perks and gifts when they open their account. They receive invitations to private First Community events at places like Eckert’s, the City Museum and Magic House. They also receive $1 for every ‘A’ they receive on their report cards. And that is not where our commitment to education ends: First Community offers classroom education presentations to all grade levels. The presentations teach the importance of balancing saving, spending and sharing. First Community presents this program to an average of 12,000 students every school year.

Arguably the most important thing we do at First Community is loans. Most people need to borrow money for major purchase like homes and cars, and that is where First Community really stands out. Month by month, we are the single largest auto lender in the area. Our rates are among the most competitive you will find. Home loans are possibly the best way we help people. Once again listed among the largest mortgage lenders in St. Louis, we provide home loans with a variety of products and terms.

We do not charge home loan application fees or processing fees. Ever. We have fixed rate loans and jumbo mortgage loans for luxury home owners. Several years ago we introduced a First-Time Home Buyer loan. This product is ideal for young people or families just starting out that may assume they can’t afford home ownership. It has no closing costs, no down payment and no private mortgage insurance.

The other product that everyone still needs is a checking account. First Community has a variety of checking accounts with no monthly maintenance fees or minimum balance requirements. Our First Rate Checking Account pays an amazing interest rate. You won’t find a better checking account anywhere!

Reward Checking Accounts come with cash back just for using the account and all checking accounts have free debit cards and picture cards to put your favorite photo right on your debit card. You will find most banks charge monthly fees for checking accounts and sometimes even charge for debit cards.

In addition to products and services First Community is all about convenience. For decades the term “banker’s hours” always meant the bank lobbies close early. This does not make it easy for the average, working consumer to do their banking. Many years ago First Community partnered with retail giant Walmart to open in-store branches. There are now First Community branches inside the Walmart stores in Glen Carbon, Granite City, Belleville, Collinsville and Godfrey. These offices have hours seven days a week and weeknight hours until 7 pm. The convenience of banking while shopping has been enormously successful for First Community and its members.

First Community also has a strong business services department. We offer business accounts and loans for commercial vehicles, credit cards and equipment. Some of the advantages of our loans include competitive rates, extended terms, no prepayment penalty and minimal fees with no fee ever charged for application, processing or documentation. First Community is also a SBA Lender.

Almost every employee working in an Illinois branch is a resident of the community and every effort is made to support local events, schools and organizations with financial support and participation whenever possible. Smokin’ on Main and the Glen Carbon Homecoming are just a few of the events we have sponsored in the past. We back dozens of organizations every year with employee fund raising efforts as well as corporate donations.

First Community is committed to Illinois and we look forward to serving the community. To learn even more about First Community stop by our branch of visit us online at firstcommunity.com.

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By Scott Marion

EDWARDSVILLE — It’s not a return to the pre-pandemic days of 2019, but the 2021 fall semester at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville should look a little more familiar.

Fall classes will begin on Monday, Aug. 23, with final exams slated for Dec. 13-17 and commencement scheduled for Dec. 18.

“Rather than using the word ‘back’ as in we’re going to go back to 2019, we’re thinking about moving forward to 2021, with the things that we’ve learned in the last year and the things we’re trying to implement,” SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook said.

“Some of the traditions that we’ve always done, like move-in day and giving DQ Blizzards (ice cream treats) to students, we’re trying to do that. But we’re also trying to blend in some things like smaller classes and more advising for students. If they had a challenging year in 2020, we want to be there to help them succeed academically in 2021.”

After a 2020-21 school year in which many classes were held virtually and many activities were either held virtually due to the COVID-pandemic, the fall semester will include more in-person activities.

But with the pandemic still not over and

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with the Delta raising the case positivity rate in many parts of the nation, SIUE is making sure that all COVID-related safety precautions are still in place as well.

“Twice a week, we have a team that gets together for an hour and a half, and we try to balance the things that relate to academic excellence and the things pertaining to campus safety,” Pembrook said. “We’re going to do some things that we think are important, like move-in day, where students move into the residence halls.

“We have three or four weeks before our Pharmacy and Dental schools start and about five weeks before other schools start. We’re still looking at things and watching the COVID positivity rate as it pertains to mask policies.

We’re encouraging people to get vaccinated, but we’re not requiring it.”

For the fall semester, on-campus students (students who are participating in on-campus classes or activities) will either need to obtain a vaccination before they come to campus or plan to wear a mask and participate in period testing until it is determined by health experts that this asymptomatic testing is no longer necessary.

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“We felt that policy was the route to go for a number of reasons, but we strongly encourage people to get vaccinated,” SIU President Dan Mahony said. “It will be better for us and better for them as well. We understand that with any vaccine, there are exceptions to it and (the COVID) vaccine is still under emergency authorization.”

Pembrook noted that the vaccination policy has been updated from the policy that was in place for the 2020-21 school year.

“We did one mandatory COVID testing point in January of this year where everyone that was on ground was required to follow that process,” Pembrook said. “Then we went to surveillance testing where we picked out a certain number of names per week.

“For the people that don’t get vaccinated, this fall we are looking for them to do the weekly mandatory testing.”

While the vaccination policy is in place for the fall semester, Mahony added that several other COVID-related safety requirements are subject to change.

“There are several changes planned and we’re a little over a month out, but some of those might change again by the time we get to August,” Mahony said. “As you’ve seen in the last several months, we’re getting new guidance from the state all the time. We’re ready to adjust our policies depending on what is happening.”

For Pembrook and other administrators, the key is to provide more of a traditional college experience for students, while ensuring their safety as well.

“We’re looking to update a lot of our outdoor spaces to make them more student-friendly,” Pembrook said. “That includes the southeast corner of the Morris University Center, which is a large gathering space, but we haven’t had furniture out there.

“We’re thinking about adding furniture and a stage and lighting and possibly a fire pit. We want to make it more of a student hangout area, but also being outside, it’s a little safer.”

As it was doing during the 2020-21 school year, many of the larger event spaces at SIUE will be utilized as classroom space during the fall semester to provide more social distancing.

That includes the Meridian Ballroom in the Morris University Center, which continues to be split in half as an academic course site.

“We’re trying to use large spaces for things such as computer labs, where students have some space,” Pembrook said. “We have a large number of classes that are offered both on-ground and online. We’ve tried to create a waiting list for both of those and in many

cases, the online classes filled up before the on-ground classes did.

“We know that there are also a lot of firstand second-year courses where our freshmen and sophomores want the on-ground experience, and we’ve tried to add more on-ground sections for them. It depends on what the major is and what year the student is in school.”

The trend toward more students wanting online course options is that Pembrook continues at SIUE even when the pandemic is over.

“One of the good things for us coming out of the pandemic is that we spent a lot more time talking to students and thinking about the formats the students want,” Pembrook said.

“We’re trying to be very user-friendly in that regard.”

Pembrook is also aiming for a return to a more traditional indoor commencement ceremony in December.

At the same time, though, SIUE is considering other options as well.

“At the end of the spring semester in May, we tried to take the traditional commencement elements and go outside,” Pembrook said. “We did three ceremonies in the traditional way at Korte Stadium instead of the Vadalabene Center.

“Some of the other ceremonies were rained out and we moved them inside in small groups of family members for pictures. Hybrid seems to be the new word and we’re trying to figure what people like about, the big ceremonies and the small ceremonies. We want to put some together that makes everybody happy.”

Athletics at SIUE was another area that was affected by the coronavirus in many ways.

“Athletics had an amazing challenge last year because a lot of conferences, including the Ohio Valley Conference, moved most of the competitions to the spring,” Pembrook said.

“In the fall, we didn’t have many events, and then in the spring, we had multiple events every day.

“As we look at 2021-22, it’s going to nice to have all the months of the (academic) calendar, from August through May, for the students to have their athletic competitions. We have nationally known soccer programs in the fall and volleyball is in the fall as well.”

Pembrook also saluted SIUE’s satellite campuses in East St. Louis and Alton for overcoming an assortment of COVID-related challenges over the past 16 months.

“East St. Louis and Alton have been troopers through all of this, and their dental clinics and nursing clinics just kept going throughout the pandemic,” Pembrook said. “We’re really proud of those faculty and students.

“We got a great boost (Wednesday) when East St. Louis was notified that they have a five-year extension on the Head Start program.

That will allow us to continue services to about 1,000 children in four different settings.”

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SIUE secures $1.8M grant for new behavioral health program

EDWARDSVILLE — Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been awarded $1.8 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to boost the number of qualified mental health providers, especially in rural communities.

The Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program (BHWET) is a cross-disciplinary effort led by principal investigator (PI) Melissa Bogle, DNP, SIUE School of Nursing assistant professor and family nurse practitioner (FNP) clinical site coordinator in the Department of Family Health and Community Health Nursing. She will collaborate with co-PI Jayme Swanke, PhD, associate professor and master of social work (MSW) program director in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Social Work.

“There is a natural alignment of nursing and social work areas of focus, which facilitated our creation of this shared effort,” said Bogle.

“Behavioral health providers are extremely important in a number of settings, including community health and mental health centers, hospitals and other public organizations. Using a multidisciplinary integrated-care approach to providing mental health services ensures that consumer needs are met efficiently and effectively.”

The need is great as the number of healthcare providers in many areas of the central and southern half of Illinois is insufficient. Within the 70 counties that comprise central and southern Illinois, from which SIUE attracts a majority of its students, there are documented health provider shortages.

“Data from Mental Health America indicates increased rates of anxiety and depression among youth and adults between January and September 2020, with increased rates of suicidal ideation among both groups,” Swanke noted. “Mental Health America reported that 70% of people reported the top contributing factors to mental health issues as loneliness and isolation, while 46.1% attributed mental health issues to past trauma, and 42% to relationship problems.”

“As we re-emerge to life as usual,” she continued,” the need for mental health providers and services will remain, and could increase, as people feel more comfortable and safe seeking help.”

SIUE’s high-quality program offerings and physical location make it ideally equipped to meet the critical need of developing behavioral health workers in Illinois to serve vulnerable populations in the region.

“The SIUE doctor of nursing practice program is one of the only programs with a brick and mortar

presence south of Springfield,” Bogle explained. “Additionally, the School of Nursing’s psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) program admitted its first cohort in 2019.”

“Students in the MSW program have a range of regional agencies that they can choose from to fulfill the specialized field practicum requirements,” added Swanke. “We fully vet field sites to ensure they meet our Department’s focus on social and economic justice, human rights and diversity. HRSA BHWET funds will

help ensure students choose SIUE for their graduate education.”

Through the BHWET Program, SIUE has partnered with Casa de Salud, Chestnut Health, Centerstone, Southern Illinois Health Foundation, the Macoupin County Health Department and the SIUE WE CARE Clinic to provide interprofessional training opportunities for MSW and PMHNP students.

“These locations represent a diverse group of healthcare systems that provide access to care for many underserved populations,” Bogle

said. “They also give students an opportunity to experience various cultural and socioeconomic patient backgrounds.”

Additionally, SIUE has joined a consortium of schools who will provide educational and collaborative opportunities for each program’s students. The existing consortium includes SIUE, Webster University, Stony Brook University, Rutgers University, Michigan State University and Northern Michigan University.

SIUE’s Melissa Bogle, left, and Jayme Swanke, lead a cross-disciplinary effort by the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program which has received a $1.8 million grant.

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Food for Thought … with Vicki Bennington

Split the difference!

Banana splits bring back memories of childhood. I don’t know about everyone else, but when we went to the “ice cream place” as a family, we weren’t allowed to just choose anything off the menu, unless it was a special occasion.

Usually, a small Mr. Misty or slushies, maybe an ice cream bar or something on that level, was our treat. And we were actually fine with that. Maybe it’s because we didn’t know any better. Today, when children are taken out for ice cream, the sky (or anything on the Vicki menu) is often the limit.

Bennington I remember something like a banana split was what you might get to choose if it was your birthday, you did very well in school, or some other such celebration. And it made it special.

But I hadn’t had a banana split in years – until recently. I forgot what I was missing.

It was time for a close family friend’s birthday dinner, and more often than not, when it comes to family and friends, I am the birthday cook and baker. Everyone chooses what

they would like for the birthday dinner and what kind of cake they want me to whip up.

We have one guy who goes for chocolate pie, but for the most part, I bake a traditional cake with ice cream served on the side. But this one person never partakes.

It’s not that he’s watching his diet or weight; he simply doesn’t like cake – or for that matter, pie. So what can I make for his birthday treat? My daughter came up with the idea of a banana split bar, because the birthday boy does like ice cream, and he likes fruit.

Being one of those people who has a hard time letting go of tradition, I questioned the idea – just for a minute. Once I was onboard, it was fun, easy and definitely turned out to be a hit.

I began thinking about all the ingredients we could add, trying to remember what an “old-fashioned” banana split usually included.

We started with a banana, of course; split it in half, then added one scoop each of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream.

Next came the fruit, which included pineapple chunks and sliced strawberries. Then

came two syrups: chocolate and strawberry.

That was the first time I ever tasted strawberry syrup, and it added an extra dimension.

Use “squirt” whipped cream on top of all that; cover in rainbow sprinkles and toss on a spoonful of peanuts.

Maybe it was because I hadn’t eaten a banana split in decades, but I have to say that was one of the best ice cream desserts I can remember. And it was a success with the guest of honor and all of the party guests.

I used round bowls for serving because that’s what I had on hand, and truthfully, they worked out fine. But wouldn’t it be fun to have banana split-type, long dessert boats?

If this becomes a permanent “thing” at my house, as I suspect it might, I may have to invest in those specific serving dishes.

I read that the true original banana split also used raspberries and marshmallow syrup, which you could certainly add. Others use caramel sauce. How about coconut ice cream or butterscotch sauce or pineapple syrup?

And of course, I should have had the obligatory maraschino cherry (or two or three) on top. The beauty of making it a banana split

“bar” when throwing a party is that you can line up all kinds of variations on the original and let guests choose their favorites.

Most sources credit the origin of the banana split to David “Doc” Strickler, an optometrist assistant in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, in 1904 (though several others have claimed the invention). After seeing fruittopped sundaes on vacation in Atlantic City, Strickler came up with the idea of using a banana on the bottom, then adding the ice cream, fruit and toppings. Latrobe holds an annual festival in honor of the dessert, so if you really get involved (or re-involved) with the banana split, you just might want to check it out and come up with all kinds of new ideas. Feel free to share.

In this column, Bennington shares her love of food and all that entails, from special dishes at local and regional restaurants to new trends and fads, and things to try at home.

Contact her at vbennington@sbcglobal.net with comments, ideas or suggestions.

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Cutluxe crafts exceptional knives at affordable price

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A good knife at an affordable price is hard to find, yet Cutluxe manages to do just that.

Cutluxe has brought innovation and integrity to knife making. The company crafts exceptional knives at prices that are accessible to chefs of all levels.

While other brands are busy inventing all sorts of high-tech kitchen gadgets, Cutluxe pursues the perfection of the original and most essential kitchen tool. Every kitchen already has a smart multitool for cutting, slicing, and chopping finely and coarsely; it’s called a knife. Cutluxe is focused on making the best possible knives at the best possible price.

Dor Gefen, Cutluxe’s CEO, wanted to design and manufacture the perfect kitchen knife. By working directly with professional gourmet chefs, the company analyzed the

finest details of how a great knife performs.

Then, they designed a knife and manufacturing process that delivers exceptional kitchen knives.

“I was shopping for knives one day and realized I had to choose between quality and an actually affordable price. I wanted both,” Gefen said. “Cutluxe was born. For more than a year, I worked with professional gourmet chefs and the best manufacturers I could find in order to create an incredible yet affordable knife set.”

The Artisan Series is made from high carbon 1.4116 German steel forged to 56+ Rockwell hardness. The knives are hand sharpened at 14 to 16 degrees per side, for maximum sharpness and edge retention.

The luxury pakkawood handle is triple-riveted, for sure grip and stability.

The Olivery series is a workhorse for the

modern kitchen. Each knife is forged from a single block of Swedish high carbon Sandvik 14C28N steel, for a durable black that will stay sharp for years. The wax-injected olive wood handle feels luxurious.

“The Artisan/Olivery series are much lighter than our Shinobi series knives,” Gefen said.

The Shinobi Series is the hardest blade offered by Cutluxe. The knives are forged from 66 layers of high carbon Japanese stainless steel to a 60+ Rockwell hardness for an extremely durable knife that stays sharp significantly longer than the average chef’s knife. With a G10 military-grade handle with an ergonomic shape, these knives offer a comfortable grip and exceptional control.

For more information, visit cutluxe.com or follow Cutluxe on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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