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editor’s
notes
It’s June. The year is almost half gone.
And this spring weather has been totally
crazy! We had an early burst of unseasonably warm days, then it turned cold again,
and finally it seemed to even out. The days
were sunny and mild for so long and I loved
having the windows open all day and night
for several weeks in a row. Finally I had to
turn on the air conditioning a few days ago
and then BAM... here I sit typing this on
Sunday, May 31st freezing to death! But
I swear I am NOT turning the heat back on,
no way! It will warm up again eventually!
It was pretty cold last night at 8:30 p.m.
standing in the middle of the Old Route 66
in Litchfield in the rain too. I was taking a
photo of the Lichfield Museum and Route 66
Welcome Center for this month’s cover
which we wanted to use to highlight this
month’s biggest story, the first annual route
66 blue Carpet Corridor Festival. The festival will take place the second weekend of
the month, June 12-14. Eighteen communities along the route are joining in the celebration by offering family activities, special
sales, flea markets, live music and so much
more. For a schedule of events and where
they are taking place, see the story by Cheryl
eichar Jett, who writes our Along Route 66
column every month, on pages 8-9. Cheryl
is also the author of five books about Route
66 for Arcadia Publishing- Route 66 in Illinois (with co-author Joe Sonderman), Alton,
Edwardsville, Route 66 in Madison County
- all available on Amazon and in area book
stores. She can be reached at cheryleicharjett@ gmail.com. She is highly involved in
many Route 66 committees and more as
well, that I don’t have details on, and I’m not
calling her on a Sunday afternoon to find out.
Follow
her
travels
at
w w w. r o u t e 6 6 c h i c k . b l o g s p o t . c o m .
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Speaking of Cheryl and Route 66, last
month her feature story was on Sisters on the
Fly, a women’s adventure group that were
going to travel Route 66 in vintage campers.
One of their stops along the route was in
Litchfield, where they overnighted at Kamper Kompanion. The public was invited to
come to the campgrounds and view the
campers, talk to the women and enjoy the activities the campground was providing. So...
I went. All the women were wonderfully
friendly and it was a great time.
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Looking for something to do this summer? Check out the story on pages 16-17 on
Camp soAr, located in Litchfield and
owned and operated by the Girl Scouts of
Central Illinois. This gem is a great place to
plan a STAY-CATION with your family they have so much to offer. This area in general has so much to offer, especially this
month. Check out the calendar of events and
you will find free concerts, free movies, festivals, and so much more in almost every
town, both weekdays and weekends. If it’s
not listed, it’s because we didn’t know about
it, and there are plenty of things we are unaware of. So check with your local chamber
or tourism department, do an online search,
and see what is offered in your area. You
don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a
great time and create memories this summer!
Talk to you in July . . . TLC
seamless gutter Installed by Watertight seamless gutter
rob allen • 217-851-5005
I just wanted to share ONE photo
from the Sisters on the Fly event last
month. The “sister” that owns this vintage
camper used it as an opportunity to use
a custom paint job to pay tribute to so many
things in her life - her home, her beloved
pet and on the back... her own mother.
Several issues ago I mentioned my
dissatisfaction with so many local
companies not returning phone calls,
not willing to provide quotes for work
or maybe the worst - making an
appointment to come and give a quote
and failing to show up. Our gutter
needed replacing and I called FIVE
businesses from Granite City to Litchfield before I thankfully found Rob
Allen, Watertight Seamless Gutter
(217-851-5005). He came the SAME
DAY, gave me a quote I believed was
very reasonable, and started work the
next day. The top three photos are BEFORE pictures. Downspouts were
rusted completely through, the straight
runs had paint peeling and were
almost rusted through as well. And shown in the top far right photo - Rob
discovered that the fascia beneath the
gutter was completely rotted away something that should have been discovered by the roofers and corrected
at the time the new roof was put on the
previous year. He found a contractor
that could come the next day (CMT
Construction, Gillespie, 217-5564779) and repair it so he could get
back to replacing the gutter. Rob did
a fabulous job and even removed old
TV antennaes at our request! Not only
was his work impressive, but his business ethics as well. The bottom two
photos illustrate his quality work and
the difference it has made in the
appearance of our home. Thanks Rob!
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Along Route 66
Miners, Mobsters
and The Mother road
First Annual Blue Carpet Corridor Festival Takes Place June 13-14
Written by Cheryl Eichar Jett
The first annual Illinois Route 66 Blue
Carpet Corridor weekend festival - “Miners,
Mobsters, and the Mother Road” - will be
held Saturday-Sunday, June 13-14. The Blue
Carpet Corridor, from Chatham to
Collinsville, is a unique section of Route 66
characterized not only by its Mother Road
charm, but also its rich mining history and
colorful mobster lore.
Route 66 is known for its quirky attractions, roadside hospitality, and family fun.
And on the second weekend in June, the blue
carpet will be rolled out to welcome thousands of travelers all along the Blue Carpet
Corridor. A variety of events and activities
awaits visitors in the 18 participating communities along three historic alignments of
the Mother Road. The cities and villages
have planned a variety of activities, including festivals, car shows, live entertainment,
children's activities, and historic tours and
exhibits. Food stands and eateries will be
open for hungry travelers. Innovative museums, towering monuments, historic buildings, and winding stretches of original
highway are waiting to be discovered. Visitors can scour antique shops, yard sales, flea
markets, and unique mom and pop stores for
hidden treasures.
So load the family car, start early, and
enjoy a whole weekend of fun on the Blue
Carpet Corridor on Saturday and Sunday,
June 13 and 14.
Visit www.bluecarpetcorridor.org for
event scheudles, attractions, restaurants and
more.
2015 blue CArPeT COrriDOr
eVeNT sCheDule
ThAYer
Passport Stop – Pudock's Hideout, 207 E.
Main Street
Sat. stars at noon - Cruise-In with BBQ,
sock hop, live music, at Pudock's Hideout
VirDeN
Passport Stop – Silvernick's, 321 E. Jackson Street, and Chamber of Commerce tent,
City Square
Fri.-Sat. - Virden City-Wide Garage Sales
Sat. noon-5 pm – Award-winning Lincoln
impersonator Randy Duncan giving the
Farewell Speech
Sat. 2 pm – Andrews Family Magic
Sat. 3 pm – Taylor Pensonau, Author
Sat.-Sun. - Vendors, live entertainment,
historical presentations, stores open
Sat.-Sun. - Claim to Fame Tent (meet interesting folks with unusual hobbies or claims
to fame)
Sun. 10 am-5 pm – Best Wedding Chapel
Services offering weddings and vow
renewals
Sun. 11 am-2 pm – Macoupin County
Animal Shelter Pet Adoption
Sun. 1 pm – Elvis Himselvis
Sun. 3-5 pm – Route 66 Musicians Reunion
Show (at 4 pm Bruley Boot Scooters)
GirArD
Passport Stop – Doc's Soda Fountain, 133
S. Second Street
Sat.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm – Farm Equipment
Show, at Town Square, judging and awards
on Sun.
Sat.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm - Historic Preservation Seminars, at Girard Library
Sat.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm – Petting Zoo and
Concession Stand by FFA
Sat.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm – Live Entertainment
on stage in the Town Square
Sat.-Sun. - Children's activities at Whirl-aWhip on Route 4
Sat.-Sun. 10 am-4 pm – County and Town
Royalty will be present as time allows
ChAThAM
Passport Stop – Railroad Museum, 100 N.
State Street
Thurs.-Fri. 5 pm-midnight; Sat. noon-midnight - 68th Annual American Legion
Homecoming, Chatham Village Square –
old-fashioned street festival with carnival,
food, beverages, live music
Sat.-Sun. - Visit the Railroad Museum, 100
N. State Street
Sat.-Sun. - Visit the Sugar Creek Covered
Bridge, just east of Chatham
NilWOOD
Passport Stop – Iron Sleds Motorcycle Club
on Route 4. Iron Sleds Motorcycle Club
will escort visitors to the famous Nilwood
Turkey Tracks
AuburN
Passport Stop – (Sat.) Auburn Brick Road,
(Sun.) 820 Lincoln Street
Sat. 10 am-4 pm – Auburn Brick Road
Festival, vintage cars, period costumes,
live music with Whispering Joe
Sun. noon-3pm – Live music: Whispering
Joe
CArliNVille
Passport Stop – Gazebo on City Square
Sat. beginning at 10 am – Rib cook-off,
mud bogs, kraft beer tasting, big rigs for
kids (fire trucks, police car, antique tractors, old and new semis), at Macoupin
County Fairgrounds
Sat. talks at 10 am and 2 pm - “Tales of the
Jail” with historian Bill McClain, at historic
county jail
Sat. 12 noon – Dedication of plaque for historic Loomis House Hotel
Sun. 10 am-3 pm, tours every 30 minutes –
Standard Addition Sears Homes walking
tours with period actor guides, food and
drink available, tours begin at Carlinville
Plaza off Wilson Street
Sun. - Walking tour of planter murals on
the City Square, all depicting events during
the original 1926-1930 Route 66 alignment
GillesPie
Passport Stop – Pomatto Park, next to City
Hall, 115 N. Macoupin Street
Sat. - Gillespie High School Chorus Car
Wash
Sat.- Fireman's Fish Fry, at Fire Station
Sat. - Coal Country Sports Complex Cook
Out, at Randy's Supermarket
Sat. - Mural Unveiling – no ceremony but
a “Must See” at 120 S. Macoupin Street
Sat. - Welch's Route 66 Auto/Mafia Bros.
Customs Grand Opening
Sat.-Sun. - Community-wide yard sales
Sat.-Sun. - The Illinois Museum of Coal at
Gillespie, display at City Hall while waiting for a permanent home
Sat.-Sun. - CM Studio presents “A Walk
With Dinosaurs”, 216 Macoupin Street
beNlD
Passport Stop – TJ's Convenience Store,
201 Hardroad (next to the Bronze Dancers)
Sat. 9 am-2 pm – Flea Market at 2630
Staunton Road, next to Toni's Restaurant
sTAuNTON
Passport Stop – Wingfest,121 Elm Street
Fri.-Sat. - City-Wide Yard Sales
Fri.-Sat. - Downtown Business Sales
Sat. - Staunton Summer Fest with Live
Bands noon-10:30 pm, Kids entertainment,
Magic Show, Food, Beer, at Duda Park
Sat. - Elbon Shrine Club Wing Cook Off
hAMel
Passport Stop – Weezy's Route 66 Bar &
Grill, 108 S. Old Route 66
Sat. 10 am–4 pm – Tours of the “Church of
the Neon Cross” (first time organized tours
of this church have been offered to Route
66 fans), at St. Paul Lutheran Church, north
of Hamel on frontage road
Sun. 9 am–4 pm – Take a look at this original Route 66 Roadhouse formerly known as
the Tourist Haven, full of historic photos,
signage, and memorabilia from Route 66, at
Weezy's Bar & Grill
eDWArDsVille
Passport Stop – Afterwords Books, 454 E.
Vandalia
Fri. 5 pm-midnight, Sat. 10 am-midnight 18th Annual Route 66 Festival at City Park
with live bands, vendors, children's activities, history tent, trolley tours, Classic Car
Cruise
Sat. 8 am-noon - Goshen Community
Market, one of the largest in the area,
downtown Edwardsville
Sat. 8 pm - “Surf's Up – America's
Premiere Beach Boys Band, live at the
Wildey Theatre, tickets required
Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm - Grand
Re-Opening of Afterwords Books
Sat.-Sun. - Tours of Historic Cathcart/Goddard Tourist Inn (now Afterwords Books),
454 E. Vandalia
Sun. 1-4 pm – Local Author Fair, authors of
nonfiction and fiction in a variety of genres
will autograph their books, Afterwords
Books, 454 E. Vandalia
GleN CArbON
Passport Stop – (Sat. 9 am-4 pm) Glen Carbon Heritage Museum, 124 School Street,
(Sun. 10 am-4 pm) Yanda Log Cabin, 148
Main Street
Sat. 10 am-3 pm – Metro East Model Railroad Club Trains will be running, at the old
Fire House, 180 Summit Street (corner of
Summit and Second Streets)
Sat.-Sun., visit the Heritage Museum,
Covered Bridge, Yanda Log Cabin
liTChFielD
Passport Stop – Litchfield Museum &
Route 66 Welcome Center, 334 Old Route
66 North
Sun. 9 am-3 pm – Pickers Market, vintage
items & collectibles, downtown Litchfield
Sun. 9-4 – Wolf Pack Car Club Annual Car
Show, Library Park, downtown Litchfield
MT. OliVe
Passport Stop – Soulsby Station, 102 S.
Route 66
Sat.-Sun. - Soulsby Station will be open
Sat.-Sun. - Visit the Mother Jones Memorial in Mt. Olive Cemetery
WilliAMsON
Passport Stop – The Winery at Shale Lake,
1499 Washington Avenue
Sat. night – Live music at the Winery at
Shale Lake
Sat.-Sun. - Video of Coal Mine Old No. 2
in operation, produced by the Mt. OliveStaunton Coal Company, showing both
days, the Winery at Shale Lake
TrOY
Passport Stop – On S. Main Street between
Market and Center Streets
Fri. - Locally-filmed movie “Marshall the
Miracle Dog” will be shown at dusk on the
Jarvis Township parking lot on N. Main
Street. Marshall will greet visitors from 7 –
8 pm.
Sat. beginning at 11 am – Downtown Days,
with Office Olympics, children's activities,
food vendors
Sat. 11 am-4 pm – Meineke Grand Opening, bounce house, car care clinics, tours,
free food, prizes, at 311 Jarvis Court (just
off 162 going into downtown Troy)
Sat. 5 pm – Second Walldogs mural in
Troy, final viewing, on side of Adams Store
at S. Main and Center Streets
Sat. at dusk - “The LEGO Movie”
COlliNsVille
Passport Stop – Miner's Theatre, 204 Main
Street
Sat.-Sun. 10-4 – Miner's Theatre tours
Sat.-Sun. - Special exhibit at the
Collinsville Historical Museum
Sat.-Sun. Gates open 10 am-7 pm Willoughby Farm, staff will be there Sat.
10 am-2 pm
Sat.-Sun. Daylight hours – Arlington
Wetlands, self-guided tours
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Glik Stores and tentree apparel recently donated 28 trees to Edwardsville Parks.
Pictured are Bob Glik, Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton and Joe Glik. The trees are climate
appropriate eastern redbud saplings and will utilized at Joe Glik Park and other Edwardsville
Parks. Additionally, Glik Stores and tentree donated a similar amount of redbud trees to the
Highland Park District for use at Highland`s Glik Park and other Highland Parks. The apparel
and accessories purveyor tentree was established in 2012 They donate and plant 10 trees for
every tentree item sold . The tentree lifestyle company has planted 5 million trees and anticipates
2 million more planted in 2015. Apparel by tentree is only available
at the Glik`s store in Edwardsville
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like Father,
like son...
and Grandson
Written by Tara L. Cale
Standard Oil Company was established in
1870 in Ohio as an American oil producing,
transporting, refining and marketing company. It was the largest oil refiner in the
world with John D. Rockefeller as founder,
chairman and major shareholder. Its controversial history as one of the world's first and
largest multinational corporations ended in
1911, when the United States Supreme Court
ruled that Standard was an illegal monopoly.
With the dissolution of the Standard Oil trust
into 33 smaller companies, Rockefeller became the richest man in the world. In 1898,
during the companies heyday, Standard Oil
Company established a location in Litchfield,
Illinois, at 320 West Water Street.
The railroad was one of the biggest customers of the early oil business, and along
with the mines and the farmers who also
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needed the products of the oil companies,
Litchfield was smack dab in the center of it
all. Railroads used axle grease to keep their
wheels running smoothly, mines used the
grease on their pulleys and cables, and farmers greased wagon wheels, oiled their harnesses and used kerosene for heating and
cooking. Also in the early days kerosene
lamps lit downtown streets at night and individuals carried portable kerosene lanterns
when venturing out after sunset. When modern engines came along, they needed gas and
oil and grease, and the company was happy
to supply it.
The business was owned by Standard Oil
until Ron Saxby took it over in 1969 and
changed the name to Saxby Oil and Propane.
Saxby, now 78 years old, still operates the
business from the original location, in the
Ron Saxby (far right) stands with his son Brad (center) and grandson Bradlee (far left)
in front of the family business, Saxby Oil & Propane Company of Litchfield. The oil company
has served the area for over 100 years. Saxby has owned it for 45 years.
original buildings, although some updates
have been made.
“You don’t see too many my age still
coming to work everyday,” Saxby laughed,
“I imagine there will come a day when
I don’t do it anymore. But right now I still
love it. I still want to be involved.”
The main focus of the business has
always been supplying farmers and businesses with gas, oil, diesel fuel, kerosene and
LP gas. When Saxby purchased the business
45 years ago they had 2 trucks and about 200
customers on the books. Today they have
6 trucks and serve over 2,000 customers
within a 50 mile radius of Litchfield.
The company still handles many of the
same products as in years past but the percentage of which products are key has
changed. At one time 80 percent of their
business was in gasoline, now diesel fuel is
the big seller. Propane gas is used by 90 percent of rural residents and businesses to heat
today, but in days gone by most heating was
done with fuel oil. They still sell #7 white
oil as well - the purest oil available. It has
been used for more than 100 years and is still
known as the best...pure enough to be used
for medicine (castor oil), hair dressing and in
numerous other applications.
During the time that Saxby has owned the
business he has learned much about the early
beginnings of the company and has tried to
preserve items that represent it. His collection of memorabilia pertaining to the oil business includes several glass oil bottles,
complete with spouts, and a wire carrier.
These are pretty rare now, as most of the oil
was packaged in cans after about 1950. He
has one bottle and metal spout each stamped
“Made in Litchfield, IL, Master Manufacturing.” It is not dated but he thinks it is from
the 30s or 40s. These items were not found
on the property however, but rather at a flea
market in Florida.
A brass nozzle from a gas pump, stamped
1926, and a galvanized bucket with lid used
for carrying and storing grease with the
words “Standard Oil Co.” stamped on the lid
and painted on the bucket are two of his
favorite items in the collection.
“Years ago when we first started cleaning
out the buildings and storage areas we saved
a lot of old things but we didn’t really know
what we were doing,” Saxby explained.
“We later learned we threw out many items
that were very valuable.”
Saxby almost cringed as he told of finding 12 Standard Oil glass globes from old gas
pumps and smashing them on a junk pile.
“They were in perfect shape, but at the time
we just didn’t know what we had.”
Add a collection of miniature metal gas
trucks, a huge thermometer from an old gas
station in Mt. Olive, a kitchen range from the
Horsedrawn “tank wagons” were originally used by Standard Oil Company
to deliver products to farmers and other customers.
Saxby Oil and Propane is located at 320 West Water Street in Litchfield,
exactly where the business originated in the 1890s. The top part of the above image
is from 1930. The bottom line up of trucks was taken in 2000.
1930s which used propane gas, licences
plates from 1916 and on, and any number of
other items and Saxby literally has the history of the gas and oil business for over 100
years in his hands.
A highly remarkable item in Saxby’s collection that he was very proud of, was a perfectly preserved Standard Oil sign that was
found in one of the buildings, still crated.
I say “was” because recently Saxby donated
the sign to the Wood River Refinery Museum, located on Highway 111 in front of the
Conoco-Phillips Refinery. “I heard one of
their other signs outside was stolen,” Saxby
said. “And I needed to pare down my collection anyway.”
Saxby also takes pride in the fact that the
majority of his employees are long term. His
crew includes David Cox who has been with
the company for 3 years, Ronnie Davis; 9
year and Barbara Flitz; 18 years.
But he is most proud of two particular
employees, his son Brad who joined the
company 35 years ago and is now vice president of Saxby Oil and Propane, and his
grandson Bradlee who joined the family
business 13 years ago.
“I think it’s pretty unique anymore to
have three generations like this keeping
a company going in the right direction,” he
said.
Like his father, Brad Saxby hopes to
continue Saxby Oil and Propane and retire
from the business himself someday, leaving
a legacy for his own son, and future generations.
To find out more about Saxby Oil and
Propane, visit them at 320 W. Water Street in
Litchfield or call 217-324-3321.
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Good samaritans
“Go and Do likewise”
Carlinville Gears up for 12th Annual
Take it To Town Community Work Project
The community mission project known
as “Take It To Town,” is gearing up for their
annual volunteer service project. Started
locally in 1994 by members of the Federated
Church, this program is based on a similar
project that was already in existence in
Indianapolis. Over the past twelve years the
local planning team has helped this program
evolve and grow into an anticipated event in
Carlinville.
This project is based on the Bible verse
of Luke 10:37 - after telling the story of the
Good Samaritan, Jesus says, “Go and do
likewise.” In other words, ‘Go and help your
neighbor, those in need, your community.’
This is where the Federated Church steps in.
They locate “work” that local non-profits and
community-benefitting businesses and
agencies need help with completing, mainly
because of lack of people to do the work.
A ‘site coordinator’ is assigned to determine
how many volunteers will be needed. The
annual project has won a Carlinville
Chamber of Commerce Award, was a Cup
Finalist for the 2014 Illinois Govenor’s
Hometown Award and was mentioned in
Woman’s Day magazine as a “Kindness
Project.”
At least 150 volunteers are needed for the
18 designated work sites this year. Work
includes washing dog kennels, cleaning,
shingling, sewing, landscape work, vehicle
cleaning, moving items, and much more!
Volunteer registration forms are currently
available at most of the local churches, the
public library, CNB Bank & Trust or by
calling 217-854-3031. Each volunteer should
check the list of job sites on the back of the
registration form to select where they would
like to offer help. The Federated Church
will furnish the tools, supplies and
equipment that is required for the work. Each
worker is given a free t-shirt and supper at
Zion Lutheran Church with their co-workers
at the end of the work day as a “Thank You”
for volunteering. Free child care is offered
for children under the age of 8 for parents
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who wish to volunteer for the day. A local
Girl Scout leader will be in charge of the
child care site. Their registration form for
child care must be submitted by June 10th
These children are also offered a free t-shirt.
New this year to the Take it to Town
project is Little Dresses for Africa.
Volunteer
seamstresses,
novice
to
experienced, are needed to fashion simplestyled dresses out of pillowcases. The
finished dresses will then be sent to the nonprofit 501c3 organization of the same name
in Brownstown, MI at a later date for
distribution to 47 communities in Africa and
31 other countries.
From the Little Dresses for Africa
website:
“Little Dresses for Africa was founded in
2008 with the mission to provide relief to
children throughout Africa and beyond.
Volunteers from all 50 US states, as well as
Australia, Canada, the UK and Singapore
have joined together to make little dresses
out of pillowcases or other simple patterns.
The dresses are distributed through
orphanages, churches and schools.
“Why pillowcases? They are readily
available and because the hem (and side
seams) are already in the material. The
pillowcase pattern has been around since the
pioneer days. They are simple, come in all
sizes, materials and colors.
“We believe that most people want to
help others less fortunate than themselves.
They just need to know how! This is a
project that links communities by allowing
people the opportunity to get involved at
whatever level works for them. You can
donate materials or help sew the dresses.
You can donate financially to the sewing
projects.
“Imagine it! All the beautiful little
dresses out there planting in the hearts of
little girls that they are worthy! You are
changing the world, one little dress at a
time!”
Donations needed for the sewing project
Pete Genta, Site Coordinator, overseeing
volunteers scrape and repaint picnic tables.
Pastor Betty Lynn Jordan "helping"
at a Park District site that was
repairing a storage building.
Volunteers spread mulch
at a local nursing home.
Macoupin County Animal Control kennels
being scrubbed down by local volunteers.
Left: Site Coordinator , Steve Nicholson,
sorting plastics to be baled at the
WeCare Recycling Center.
are any color cotton fabric, or pattern - new
or used - clean pillowcases, double-fold bias
tape, thread and 1/4” elastic. Monetary
donations are always appreciated to help
cover shipping and/or to purchase more
supplies. (Please list Little Dresses for Africa
on the memo line.)
The Federated Church is planning on
continuing Little Dresses for Africa on
a monthly basis after this year’s Take It To
Town date. Dresses not finished in June will
be finished at the next workshop. Volunteer
participants can attend as able and donations
will be continue to be accepted. Check out
www.littledressesforafrica.org for more
background information about the sewing
project.
Saturday, June 13 is this year’s day for
volunteers to donate their time, effort and
talents during Take it to Town. Volunteers
are asked to arrive at the Federated Church
between 8:00-8:15 a.m. to complete their
registration and pick up their free t-shirt.
After a brief opening, volunteers will head to
the work sites to begin their projects to help
the community.
Questions about Take It To Town can be
directed to the Federated Church at 217-8543031,
federatedchurch@frontiernet.net,
Diane Van Winkle at 217-854-3522 or
dvanwinkle4@gmail.com .
Macoupin County’s
Kentucky Derby
Winner
Written by Tom Emery
When American Pharoah crossed the finish line at the Kentucky Derby in May, he
became the latest in a long line of historic
horses to win America’s most famous horse
race. The list also includes a champion who
was bred just north of Carlinville.
The legendary story of Spokane, one of
the most cherished of the early winners of the
Derby, was rooted in his breeding at “The
Meadows,” the farm of General Richard
Rowett located one mile north of Carlinville
(adjacent west of Sievers Equipment).
Rowett horses and their jockey colors of
orange jacket and blue cap, were familiar to
turfmen on tracks throughout the west and
south. But Spokane was the greatest production of The Meadows, a nationally recognized thoroughbred breeding ground.
Spokane’s legend started with Rowett,
a legend in his own right. A Civil War officer
and hero of the battle of Allatoona, Ga. on
Oct. 5, 1864, Rowett is also credited as the
first to introduce the true-bred beagle hound
to this country from his native England.
However, Rowett is best remembered for
his eccentricities. In 1886, Rowett’s beloved
war horse, Bay Charley, died suddenly, driving the General into deep mourning. He and
his brother, Joseph, proceeded to conduct
a military-style funeral for the horse, complete with the firing of a salute and the placing of a flag over the grave. Both men
preserved a wisp of the horse’s mane.
Charley originally faced north in his grave,
but the brothers, believing the horse should
“face the enemy,” took him out of the grave
and turned him around before interment.
But Spokane stands alone in the life of
Rowett and the history of the area. In 1885,
a dark brown horse named Hyder Ali, a pride
of the Rowett stock, was standing at The
Meadows when Rowett bred him to one of
his top mares, Interpose. This pairing had
produced favorable offspring in the past,
including Grey Cloud, a fine racer owned by
Noah Armstrong of the Doncaster Ranch
near Twin Bridges in the Montana Territory.
Armstrong’s famous stable included such
horses as Lord Raglan, the third-place finisher in the 1883 Kentucky Derby. When
Rowett offered Interpose for sale late in
1885, Armstrong, familiar with the high
quality of Rowett stock, purchased the pregnant mare and her suckling filly, Madelin, for
the price of $1,000 and shipped the brood to
Montana.
The Doncaster Ranch was known for its
spectacular, three-story round barn that featured an indoor track. It was another fine
stable for Interpose, as Rowett’s own enormous barn was thought to be the largest in
Macoupin County. While in Spokane in the
Washington Territory on business, Armstrong received word of the birth of Interpose’s colt. In honor of his host city, he
named the colt Spokane.
Spokane showed great promise as a twoyear-old, winning two of five starts in 1888,
A photo of Spokane was not available for us but we can only imagine that
he was just as impressive in his time as the derby races are today in theirs.
and Armstrong entered him in the 1889 Kentucky Derby. Although a premier race, the
Derby had not achieved the monumental
status it enjoys today. The race was run on
May 9, 1889 - a Thursday - in front of
a crowd of 25,000, a fraction of the throngs
that fill Churchill Downs today.
Home state favorite Proctor Knott was
the overwhelming favorite at 1-to-2, while
the relatively unknown Spokane was listed
at 10-to-1 odds. That was enough for one
famous bettor - Frank James, brother of outlaw Jessie, a regular at countless tracks.
James, flush with a windfall of $2,400
from an earlier race that day, asked a bookmaker of the odds on Spokane. The reply
was “Ten-to-one and the sky’s the limit.”
James proceeded to throw down $5,000 on
Spokane, causing the bookmaker to say, “As
far as I’m concerned, that’s the sky!”
Under jockey Thomas Kiley, Spokane
earned his place in turf lore by edging
Proctor Knott by a head. In doing so, he set
a Derby record at 2:34 ½ over the mile-anda-half layout (which was changed to a mile
and a quarter in 1896). He remains the only
Kentucky Derby winner ever born in Montana.
Proving the win was no fluke, Spokane
again beat Proctor Knott five days later at the
Clark Stakes in Louisville. On June 22,
Spokane won another key race, the American
Derby at Washington Park in Chicago, to
become the first horse to win both races in
the same season.
But Rowett did not live to see Spokane’s
triumphs. He died as the result of a fatal heart
attack on July 13, 1887 - ironically at Washington Park, where he was selling some of
his colts at auction. Rowett’s death came
during a verbal altercation with a grocer over
a bill of $24.
Insulted, Rowett raised his hand to strike
the man, but fell backwards into a stall, dying
within minutes. The national stature of
Rowett was summarized in the obituary that
appeared on page one of the New York Times
the following day. The news was carried
under a telling headline - “Died in His Stable.”
The legend of Rowett is seen in Spokane
- and vice versa - as the chestnut colt carved
his place in the history of the greatest thoroughbred race in the world with his thrilling
victory 125 years ago this May.
Tom Emery of Carlinville, who wrote the
award-winning 1997 biography Richard
Rowett: Thoroughbreds, Beagles, and the
Civil War, may be reached at 217-710-8392
or ilcivilwar@yahoo.com.
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soaring to New heights
Pictured above and to the left are cottages available to rent at Camp SOAR,
sitting right on one of the four available ponds where you can fish or take a paddle boat
ride. Depending on which cottage you choose, they sleep from 2 to 6 people each.
Scott Outdoor Adventure Retreat and
Campground Outside of Litchfield, Owned
by Girls Scouts but Open to the Public is the
Perfect Camping Experience or Outdoor Venue
For many years the only thing anyone
knew about Honeybend, Illinois - just a few
miles north of Litchfield - was that there was
an RV park, with an adjacent strip club,
among a few scattered homes. When the
brothel burned to the ground, the only disappointed people were those that were
employed there and their regular patrons. For
years the property sat vacant and unattended
until Joe Scott, Sr of Coffman, Missouri purchased the property as part of a larger conglomerate of RV resorts. Although
Honeybend was perhaps the least desirable
of all of the resorts included in the purchase,
Scott still invested a large amount of money
into the property, adding a winery that complimented his Crown Valley Winery in St.
Genevieve County, Missouri. The Wooden
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Nickel Winery, along with Honey Bend
Resort, served the surrounding area well for
several years. Scott later determined that the
investment was not lucrative. The winery
was closed and Scott decided to donate the
entire property to a children’s organization.
He turned the task of finding the right organization over to his assistant who just happened to be visited by a Girl Scout selling
cookies which instigated research of the organization. When it was all said and done,
the property was bequeathed to the Girl
Scouts of Central Illinois.
To honor his generosity the property was
renamed Scott Outdoor Adventure Retreat
and Campground.
Scott Outdoor Adventure Retreat and
Campground, more commonly known as
Camp SOAR, is a beautiful 70-acre property
containing campgrounds and various other
amenities. Its picturesque rolling hills and
meadows, a meandering creek and four fishing lakes makes it the perfect place for
camping or outdoor adventures for any individual, family or organization.
“We were very fortunate to be chosen as
the recipient for this generous donation,” said
Beth Bellatti, Marketing and Events Manager
for the Girls Scouts of Central Illinois, “but
we were only handed the keys. There was no
operating budget that accompanied the property, so we have to take it from there.”
To accommodate that demand, Camp
SOAR is open for public camping from April
15-October 31, and for events and Girl Scout
programs year ‘round. The grounds change
with the seasons, as do the offerings, but the
views are always breathtaking and perfect for
a wide variety of events including family
reunions, private parties, weddings, corporate meetings and retreats, all customized to
your specifications.
Camp SOAR features over 160 RV and
tent sites plus thirteen charming furnished
cabins and cottages. For recreational pleasure
campers can swim in the campground’s pool,
take a paddle boat out or fish in any of their
four ponds, play horseshoes, miniature golf
or explore the hiking trails. There is even
a nostalgic covered bridge across the creek.
To take advantage of everything Camp
SOAR has to offer simply book a cottage,
RV or tent space. Local residents can even
enjoy a “stay-cation” as it is inexpensive to
stay a night, or an entire weekend. Cottages
that sleep 2-6 people are $85-$125/night,
with weekly rates available. RV camping is
only $33/night or at a competitive seasonal
rate and tent spaces are just $20 each per
night! Imagine the memories you can make
sleeping under the stars with your children or
grandchildren, playing miniature golf and
exploring the hiking trails together. When
you stay at Camp SOAR, all the campground
features mentioned previously are at your
disposal for no additional charge (fishing licenses are required for those wanting to fish).
Camp SOAR sometimes hosts special
events that allows non-campers to take
advantage of their amenities on a day pass.
For instance, this past Memorial Day, persons could visit on a $4 day pass ($2 for children) that entitled them to swimming,
fishing, mini golf, paddle boats, horse shoes,
crafts and games - they even had special
activities such as a t-shirt tie dying and a cake
walk that was included. It was a very
successful event and Camp SOAR hopes to
offer it, or something similar, again.
For special events, ceremonies and meetings, the facility offers many amenities.
“This is really a very unique property and
we encourage anyone and everyone to take
a tour and consider it for their next event,”
commented Bellatti.
Amenities available for such events include:
Juliette lodge (named after Juliette Gordon Low - founder of Girl Scouts of the
USA): Formerly the Wooden Nickel Winery,
the rustic elegance of this remarkable event
space is literally oozing from the plank flooring and barn siding decor. An eclectic mix
of stained glass windows, mis-matched chandeliers, a majestic cupola, two patios,
a charming balcony and an amazing wooden
bar make it a favorite for a large variety of
events. The lodge has main floor dining
capacity for 150-175 guests, but there are
also patios and balconies for spill over if
needed. In fact, the back patio has the capacity for an additional 300 dining guests with
the installation of a rented event tent.
savannah place: This lovely and spacious four bedroom home with large kitchen,
two living and dining areas, a bar and 2 1/2
bathrooms can accommodate the most
discriminating guests. It also features an outdoor patio, plus a bunkhouse with 16 beds,
making total sleep accommodations for 24
The covered bridge crosses a meadering creek just below Juliette Lodge and makes for
great photo opportunities or the perfect place to relax and enjoy the serene surroundings.
people.
the bungalow: Just a stone’s throw
away from Savannah Place, and a few steps
from Juliette Lodge, The BungaLow (spelled
this way to play off Juliette Low’s name) is
a cozy studio space, complete with full
kitchen and bathroom. Perfect for the honeymoon couple, it sleeps just 2.
the Meadows: There are vast areas of
rolling meadows surrounding Juliette Lodge
that are a perfect setting to create a unique
backdrop for any outdoor ceremony or event.
soAr Center: Across the creek that meanders below Juliette Lodge is the SOAR
Center which includes a kitchen and dining
room with wooden tables and chairs that
accommodates up to 80.
the pearl package: Many events, such
as weddings with several out of town guests,
may require the use of many aspects of the
SOAR Campground facilities. With this in
mind, the Pearl Package was created, which
includes a discounted price when you reserve
Juliette Lodge, The Meadows, The BungaLow and Savannah Place all for the same
event.
Ironically, or maybe not, Bellatti’s own
wedding event in October (her last name will
then change to Allen) will be held on the
grounds of Camp SOAR.
“We have a lot of family and friends coming in from long distances.... California,
Hawaii, South Africa... so we are making our
wedding more than an afternoon or evening,”
she explained. “Camp SOAR has the perfect
set up for our wedding event that will take
place over the entire weekend. We are booking the Pearl Package plus all the cabins and
cottages so we’ll have room for all our guests
to stay on-site.
The day after the
actual ceremony we will just relax and enjoy
each other’s company and share activities in
this beautiful setting. We are so excited to
be able to see more of loved ones and friends
at this special time in our life.”
Of course there are also many exiting
Above: Rustic elegance oozes from the plank flooring and barn siding decor of the
Juliette Lodge which features an eclectic mix of stained glass windows, mis-matched chandeliers,
a majestic cupola, two patios, a charming balcony and an amazing wooden bar making
it a favorite when decorated for special events, as illustrated in the photo below.
opportunities for Girls Scouts at Camp
SOAR this summer. They will offer three
weeks of resident camp in June and July and
various weekend programs throughout the
year. So remember, when you stay at Camp
SOAR or reserve their facilities for your special event, not only will you be able to take
care of all it has to offer for a nominal price,
but you are also supporting the Girl Scouts
of Central Illinois’ programs and helping
them maintain and operate this incredible
venue for girls and families for years to
come.
Scott Outdoor Adventure Retreat and Campground/Camp SOAR is located at 3279
Honey Bend Ave, Litchfield, IL. For camping reservations call 217-324-5352 or email
kholstlaw@girlscouts-gsci.org. For information regarding event facilities or to take a
tour, call Beth Bellatti at 217-372-5221 or
email bbellatti@girlscouts-gsci.org. For
Girl Scout program and resident camp information contact Jessica at 217-720-2089 or
email jyeager@girlscouts-gsci.org. A website is coming soon but in the meantime you
can find them on Facebook.
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For the
love of bats
White-Nose Syndrome Threatens
Extinction of Some Bat Species
Written by Rollie Lorenz
The muzzle of this little brown bat is covered with white-nose fungus.
Due to increased interest and continued
questions on the disease known as WhiteNosed Syndrome (WNS) I have decided to
dedicate this issue to identify the cause and
impact upon many of the bat species that
exist in North America.
I find it difficult to address this issue
because although this article has been
researched from various studies by scientists
throughout North America and Canada, a solution to stop this disease from killing bats
has not been found.
The WNS is a cutaneous fungal debilitating disease upon hibernating and roosting
bats within caves and mines. Biologists first
discovered the disease near Albany, New
York in 2007. The fungal disease rapidly
spread north, south and east to hibernaculas
in eight other cave roosting states. The disease presentation includes the delicate white
growth that obscures the muzzle and also on
the wings as a sticky film. It is also apparent
on the body where the wing is attached,
down the body, and onto the feet. Minute
skin lesions also help identify WNS as observed by microscopic studies of various sections of the bat’s anatomy.
Hibernacula’s are comprised of a dense
population of various bat species living in
compact groups. A density of 150 bats per
square foot hanging from the ceiling of
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a cave or mine is common. This allows the
disease to spread rapidly from one group or
individual to the entire cave, infecting many
thousands of bats. Most infected bats die as
they hang on the ceiling, too weak to fly
although a few of the bats awaken from
hibernation and fly from the roost to the cave
opening and enter into the frigid outside temperature. After flying a short distance they
lack the energy to continue, fall to the ground
and quickly die.
WNS caused the death of hundreds of
thousands of Little Brown Bats as discovered
in the Albany cave in 2007. Since the spread
of this disease other species have suffered
losses including Tricolored Bats, the Cave
Bat, the Northern Long-Eared Bat and the
Big Brown Bat. Some species have lost up to
90% of their population. In early 2012
a scientific study stated the known deaths of
the Little Brown Bat totaled more than 6 million. The population of the Indiana Bat,
which is on the endangered species list,
dropped from 3.5 million to less than
300,000 by 2010. Part of the cause of their
demise is due to the limited number of caves
where they live and hibernate each winter
WNS has spread north into Canada and
as far south as Virginia. The disease has
spread to 65 caves in 11 states. Half of the
46 bat species in North America hibernate or
roost in caves or mines. In the book The Bat
Scientist (2010), by Mary Kay Carson, Dr.
Merlin Tuttle states that “the Indiana Bat and
Gray Bat, both endangered species, could be
seriously threatened with extinction in
2 years or less.”
The National Zoo in Washington D.C., in
the fall of 2009, captured a few dozen of the
Virginia Big-Eared Bats from a healthy cave.
These bats live at the zoo’s conservation and
research center, safe from the plague. These
captured bats may be able to repopulate this
species, preventing extinction.
While scientists continue to work to learn
more about the disease, many doubt that it
can be stopped before millions of bats are
infected. Some state and federal caves have
been limiting public access to areas within
the cave where the maternity colonies exist.
This allows the nursing mothers to raise the
pups without interruptions or stress from
noise created by groups of people touring the
caves. Other caves require visitors to disinfect their shoes upon entering and/or leaving
the caves to help prevent the spread of this
disease and stop the continued deaths of bats.
Twenty three species of bats in North America, representing billions of bats, are potentially at risk of extinction making the future
of American cave-hibernating bats uncertain.
For the latest news on the battle against
White-Nose Syndrome visit these websites:
www.fws.gov/northeast/white_nose.html
www.batcon.org/WNS
www.fort.usgs.gov/WNS
www.nwhc.usgs.gov/disease_information/
white-nose_syndrome/
Rollie Lorenz offers classes on bats from around
the world to area schools and organizations in an
effort to increase knowledge and reduce fear of
these incredible creatures. A retired Ameren employee, he lives in Worden, IL with his wife.
Rollie can be reached at rollieglorenz@mail.com
or by calling 618-558-2814.
Custom hand-Made Dulcimer
Donated to help raise Money for
Farmersville Opera house restoration
Tickets Available Through Farmersville’s
105th Annual Irish Days Festival in June
On the northwest side of the downtown
square in Farmersville, IL stands a two-story
brick building that was once used as a gathering place for the residents of this small
community. Built in 1911, the Farmersville
Opera House doesn’t look like much now.
The windows are boarded up, as well as the
doors and it has sat vacant for over 35 years,
neglected and deteriorating.
At one time though the opera house was
a social mecca. Faint white letters above the
awning can be vaguely seen that read “Drugs
and Soda.” Old 7Up signs still hang beside
the side entrance, reminiscent of more productive days when, in the 1920s through
1940s, the bottom floor housed businesses
such as a grocery store and beauty shop.
Autographs from band members that played
dances, wedding receptions and other community events can still be seen on the walls
upstairs.
But there is hope for The Farmersville
Opera House, one of only 77 remaining
opera houses in Illinois. The Farmersville
Revitalization Committee, made up of Teresa
Todt, Rose Cawthon, and Mary Jane
Schmidt, has set out to restore the old Opera
House and turn it back into a fully functioning social and business center within the next
two years.
The committee formed in October 2011
with the mission of developing and promoting a welcoming and attractive environment
in the Farmersville community. The desire to
improve upon and preserve Farmersville's
natural assets and small town, rural flavor
was their vision. vision of Todt and Cawthon.
The committee began with the idea of
beautifying the town. They placed flower
planters on Main Street and raised money to
purchase trash receptacles. They have also
completed a town directory and formed a
welcoming committee for new businesses
and residents. Their main goal is to revitalize
and energize the town in order to encourage
businesses and people to move there. The
focus for the next couple of years is restoration of the Opera House. The goal is to
return the historic building back to its original beauty with hopes that Route 66 travelers
will want to stop and see it.
The Revitalization Committee and the
Town of Farmersville have raised over
$43,000 of the estimated $350,000 needed
for the restoration project through fundraisers
and private donations so far. Most new windows have been installed, the roof was fixed
last fall, and restoration on the brick work is
in progress but there are still so many things
left to do. Modern updates such as an upstairs kitchen and bathrooms, an elevator,
The Farmersville Opera House is one of only 77 remaining opera houses
in Illinois. The Farmersville Revitalization Committee hopes to have
it completely restored and functional again within the next 2 years.
This custom dulcimer, hand made by Farmersville
resident Robin Sacks (in the photo at right),
Mushroomz-N-Moonbeamz Custom Hand Built
Instruments, is being raffled off to help raise money
to restore the Farmersville Opera House.
and electricity and plumbing have to be
installed. The stairs leading to the upstairs
have been removed and need to be replaced.
Fundraising events have included special
trivia nights and concerts. The current fund
raising effort is the raffle of a specially constructed dulcimer during the towns 105th
Annual Irish Days to be held Thursday, June
11th through Saturday, June 13th.
The dulcimer is hand made by Farmersville resident Robin Sacks Sacks, Mushroomz-N-Moonbeamz Custom Hand Built
Instruments. Sacks is passionate about music
and his dedication to providing custom hand
built instruments and he is passionate about
the revitalization of Farmersville.
The instrument custom crafted by Sacks
and donated to help raise fund for the opera
house is just as unique as all the instruments
he creates. It is made entirely of local wood.
According to Sacks the back of the dulcimer
is made from 160 year old walnut from
a barn in Pawnee. Other woods include
Applewood from local resident and 80 year
old walnut from nearby farm.
“The five piece head is comprised of
Osage Cherry and Maple, with a smidge of
Purple Heart thrown in,” smiled Sacks.
“I carved the fret board from white oak that
came from a tree on the corner of the city
park. That tree has been sitting there staring
at the opera house as long as the opera house
has been standing there looking at the tree.”
The top plate of the dulcimer is constructed from a floor joist out of the opera
house itself.
The dulcimer is currently on display at
Farmersville Bank and Trust.
Raffle tickets for the Opera House Dulcimer, as it is aptly named, are $1 each or
6 for $5 and can be obtained at The Silver
Dollar Restaurant in Farmersville or the
Farmersville Library. Raffle tickets will also
be available during the Irish Festival Days.
Irish Festival Days includes carnival
rides, bingo, kids games, park exhibits, Hill-
billy Golf Tournament, a breast cancer fun
walk/run, craft show, volleyball tournament
, antique tractor show, a parade, food vendors, beer tent and much more. More information including a complete list of events
with times and contact information can be
found on their www.Facebook.com/Irish
Days Festival.
Those interested in making a donation to
the Farmersville Opera House Revitalization
or for more information visit www.farmersvilleoperahouse.wordpress.com.
or
www.facebook.com/Farmersville Revitalization Committee-Opera House Restoration.
And customers who are interested in ordering their own custom guitar or dulcimer
can contact Sacks via email at purple_fungiiz
@yahoo.com or by accessing the Mushroomz-N-Moonbeamz Custom Hand Built
Instruments or Robin Sacks Facebook pages.
Prospective clients can view pictures of instruments which Sacks has built on either of
these Facebook pages.
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Feather My Nest
helps Outfit Your home
Written by Nicole Plegge
Top photo: RuthAnn DeRosa on the front porch of the home she renovated in
Pontoon Beach to turn into her business, Feather My Nest. Bottom photo: Feather My Nest
has the perfect home accents and gift items for a wide variety of individual tastes.
The way you decorate your home is an
extension of your unique personality. All
homeowners have a specific vision they
picture for each room, and finding a store
that caters to a variety of tastes - and each
person’s individuality - can be a challenge.
However, at Feather My Nest boutique in
Pontoon Beach, the vintage buff, the nature
lover, and the modern enthusiast can all find
the perfect accents to complete the interior
design project of their dreams at a price
they’ll love.
Each room in this renovated home is tailored to a particular style. If you’re a fan of
the beach, Feather My Nest’s blue-hued
room offers seashell- and beach-themed
décor to bring a bit of the tropics to the Midwest. A lemony-yellow corner showcases a
splash of spring goodies, while a Paris room
is stocked with souvenirs that don’t require
a transatlantic flight.
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According to owner RuthAnn DeRosa,
this diversity is exactly what she was going
for when she opened Feather My Nest in
2014.
Her vision for a boutique was 20 years in
the making. RuthAnn started her foray into
the craft world as a stay-at-home mom,
building a business from her home. For two
decades, she created and painted home décor
and signage, showcasing her works at craft
shows across the region.
A native of Pontoon Beach who lived in
St. Peters, RuthAnn was visiting her hometown when she came upon an old, dilapidated home a few blocks from her mother’s
house. She knew that with her creative skills,
she could transform it into the shop she
wanted. The family moved back to the city,
and with a little elbow grease, hard work and
RuthAnn’s impeccable sense of style, transformed the building into Feather My Nest.
“Right away, the response from the community was wonderful,” she remarked.
“There are no other gift shops around that
have such a variety. There’s something for
everyone – whether you love French country
or shabby chic, you can find what you’re
looking for.”
bringing styles together
Today, RuthAnn’s pieces take center stage
of the store. For instance, she transforms old
barn windows into eye-catching home message boards complete with magnetic backdrops and cork boards to capture both the
nostalgic and the functional.
She also loves to upcycle furniture she
finds at garage sales and thrift shops into
unique pieces customers clamor to bring
home. For those who want to rehab flea market finds themselves, she stocks a full line of
Mustard Seed, a milk-based powder paint,
and Paint Couture, an acrylic paint for furniture and cabinets, letting shoppers’ inner doit-yourselfers run free.
But the family talents don’t stop with
RuthAnn. Her sister, Carol, creates handmade jewelry in an assortment of eye-catching styles while her other sister Vicki sews
a number of fabric décor pieces, with a special focus on candle wraps.
The sisters’ work is surrounded by gifts
and goodies from artisans and shops across
the country. RuthAnn keeps an eye out for
the latest trends in home décor so that she
can be sure her shop is on the cutting edge of
the hottest home fashions to meet her
customers’ changing tastes.
“An ocean theme is really, really popular
right now,” she said. “And anything with
birds is extremely popular. In fact, I sold
18 bird items just the other day between two
different shoppers. Owls, roosters – roosters
Each room at Feather My Nest is tailored to a particular style.
If you’re a fan of the beach, Feather My Nest’s blue-hued room offers seashelland beach-themed décor to bring a bit of the tropics to the Midwest.
are always some of my biggest sellers.”
Another go-to item is Milkhouse Creamery all-natural candles made of beeswax and
soy wax. As the exclusive retailer of these
coveted candles in Pontoon Beach, Feather
My Nest offers a cornucopia of delectable
scents in a number of sizes.
Most recently, RuthAnn expanded the
store to include food items from Wind &
Willow, featuring delicious dips, baking
mixes and sauces that have proved to be
incredibly popular among shoppers. With
just a mix-in or two, home chefs can whip up
a party in seconds.
If you’re looking for a sale, be sure to
mark your calendars and save the date for the
Summer Splash event coming up on July 17
and 18, featuring special offers on some of
the store’s hottest summertime décor so you
can stock up for the season before fall accessories hits the shelves.
sharing her skills with others
Just as important as offering items to her
customers to purchase is helping them craft
their own works of art. Each month,
RuthAnn hosts a craft workshop for DIY’ers
and art lovers. In the past, students have fashioned seasonal door wreaths and painted
reclaimed furniture.
Each four-hour workshop costs $55 and
includes the craft, lunch and wine. Her next
session on Sunday, June 28 focuses on her
famous repurposed window frames to let
people create a unique message center
for their own homes. Reservations are
required.
Feather My Nest is located at 4137 Pontoon
Road in Pontoon Beach. Hours are Tuesday
and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursday and
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To find out
more, or book your spot for the June 28th
class, call 618-219-2072. You can also stay
on top of upcoming sales, events and new arrivals by liking Feather My Nest on Facebook or signing up for their newsletter.
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Buzzin’ Around the Kitchen
brining isn’t Just
for Thanksgiving
Written by Barbara Stuffington
Grilling season is in full swing and maybe
you have already gone through the norms:
burgers, brats and pork steaks, and are looking for something new. What about a brining
some meat? Brine isn’t just for Thanksgiving turkeys!
Try the brine below on a beef brisket
overnight, then go slow and low for a couple
of hours on the grill… contests have been
won on less.
2 gallons of water
3c of salt
2 tablespoons of dehydrated minced onion
1# brown sugar
1/4 cup Worcestershire
12 juniper berries
1 Tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon of black pepper
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Heat your water and all ingredients just until
the salt and sugar have dissolved then chill
in the refrigerator. Cover your brisket with
your brine and leave in the fridge overnight.
Next give your brisket a light rinse to remove
any pieces from the brine and it’s ready for
the grill.
Go low heat (200-275 degrees) using
indirect heat and let it go until the internal
temperature reaches 160 degrees. Some pink
left in the meat after you have reached 160
means you have a smoke ring, not that the
meat isn’t finished cooking. Counter intuitively, the smoke ring is not from smoke of
the fire but a reaction in the myoglobin, the
air and the temperature. Without getting into
some physics here I am going to cut it short
by saying, it’s a good thing, enjoy it!
To sum up: it is time to grill, take your
time, slow and low temps, smoke ring good!
Get out there in the back yard and enjoy this
season!
Find me on Facebook:
Barbie Stuffington!
Follow My Fitness
Congratulations to
Fit-to-Go Fitness Center
Now, an update.... I have not lost any
more weight but I have kept the 18 lbs off for
2 months, so again... that is a goal reached
for me. I will figure out how to get past this
platuea and start losing again. And these
delicious recipes I keep finding will help
make it easier. Did you try the White
Chicken Lasagna yet? If you thought that
was good, try this one...
If you have been reading this column for
very long you know that when I first began
sharing my struggles for fitness and weight
loss with you I began working out at Fit-toGo in Litchfield. I attended many group
fitness sessions there, tried Spin Class (NOT
for me) and other specialty classes and the
owner, Meghan Bilyeu, even worked with
me one-on-one to help me try to achieve my
fitness goals. However, Fit-to-Go was only
open during specific class times and it was
very inconvenient for me to go during those
hours. I started missing classes and before
you knew it I was no longer going at all.
However, some exciting changes have
taken place at Fit-to-Go....they have now
expanded to be a full service fitness facility.
What that means is they are open set hours.
You can go in at any time during those hours
and work out individually, with a friend or
participate in any classes that are going on at
that time.
Unlike some fitness facilities, Fit-to-Go
does not charge an enrollment fee and there
are no long term commitments to make. You
pay a monthly fee as you go. Memberships
start at just $25/month for individuals. Special rates for couples, same-household families, seniors, students, military, government
and corporate memberships are available.
Members have access to a large variety of
amenities including: state of the art cardio
equipment featuring Cardio Theater, selectorized strength equipment, a free weight
area and a walking track. Dynamic group fitness programs with a range of strength, cardio and flexibility-focused classes and indoor
cycling are still available. Fit-to-Go also employes 8 highly qualified certified fitness
professionals to help with individual needs
and programs.
The team members at FIT-to-GO include:
Sheila Budd, Victoria Furman, Alica
Bergman, Kristen Robinson, Bill Fleming,
Sean Hicks, and Jessica Dougherty.
All are certified and trained in both CPR and
AED, as well as the facility is AED
equipped. The gym will be managed by Sean
Hicks and Caitlin Magnuson.
“The FIT-to-GO team and I are thrilled to
be converting FIT-to-GO to a full-service
facility to offer the most comprehensive fitness experience in Litchfield,” said Bilyeu,
“By transitioning FIT-to-GO to offer club
memberships, Litchfield and surrounding
area residents have more options to meet
their fitness goals. We will continue to offer
specialized personal fitness training and
group fitness training, but at the same time
open our doors to the public seeking to workout independently or to simply use the walking track in adverse weather.”
Bilyeu opened Fit-to-Go in 2007 in a
small studio offering private personal training services. She eventually expanded to
offer a few group training classes. In 2008
the studio was moved to a new, larger location to accommodate rapid growth of the
business. Over the next few years as the
growth continued Bilyeu brought in other instructors and personal trainers to meet demand. Now, Fit-to-Go is a 6100 sq ft facility
located at 502 E. Edwards St. in Litchfield.
Bilyeu and her staff are committed helping their clients reach their goals, reaching
and educating the community about health
and wellness, as well as dedicated to being
involved in the community through volunteerism and sponsorship of events such as
5Ks, multi-sport events, and charities.
An Open House at Fit-to-Go will be held
on Sunday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It
would be an excellent time to tour the facility
and meet the staff.
To find out more about Fit-to-Go, find
them on Facebook, visit their website
(www.FitToGoFitness.com) or call or text
217-246-4980. Club Hours are MondayThursday, 4:30 am.-8 p.m., Friday, 4:30 a.m.7 p.m, Saturday, 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sunday,
11 am-4 p.m., although these hours will be
expanding soon. Stop by and tour the facility
during their Open House on Sunday, June 14
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ChiCKeN PArMesAN WiTh GreeN beANs
12 oz fresh green beans
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lb boneless chicken breasts, diced
Seasoning salt, to taste
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
First remove any strings from the green
beans and then cut fresh green beans into
short pieces. Place in pot in boiling water
and cook about 6 minutes. Drain in colander
over a large bowl.
In frying pan in half olive oil, cook half
chicken until tender and turning brown in
spots but make sure the chicken is just tender.
While cooking sprinkle chicken with seasoning salt, to taste. Repeat with remaining oil
and chicken.
Set chicken aside.
To frying pan add onion and garlic. Cook
over medium heat until onion is turning
translucent. Add beans, cover pan and cook
until beans are done to your liking. Add
chicken back into pan. Stir in Parmesan
cheese and whipping cream. Cook until
cheese has melted and the sauce is to desired
consistency.
Yield: 4 servings
Each serving contains: 461.2 calories,
36.8 g protein, 36.6 g fat, 8.5 g net carbs
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have a ball in Greenville...
a Munster’s ball!
Fans of the 1960s classic sitcom The
Munsters will have two opportunities in June
to meet Butch Patrick and Pat Priest,
co-stars of the show. Along with signing autographs at the 4th annual Greenville Graffiti
Car Show on Saturday, June 20, the duo will
be the special guests at The Munsters’ Ball
on Friday, June 19.
The Munsters depicted the home life of
a family of benign monsters. The series was
a satire of both traditional monster movies
and the wholesome family fare of the era,
and was produced by the creators of Leave It
to Beaver. It ran concurrently with the similarly macabre themed The Addams Family,
though had higher figures in the Nielsen ratings.
The series originally aired from September 24, 1964, to May 12, 1966; 70 episodes
were produced. It was cancelled after ratings
dropped to a low due to the premiere of
ABC's Batman, which was in color. Though
ratings were low during its initial two-year
run, The Munsters found a large audience in
syndication. This popularity warranted
a spin-off series, as well as several films,
including one with a theatrical release.
Patrick and Priest, who portrayed Eddie
and Marilyn Munster, will greet fans, pose
for photos, and answer questions from the
crowd at Greenville’s Munsters’ Ball. This
special ticketed event will also include appetizers, a “Dress Like Your Favorite Munster”
contest, the showing of a classic episode of
the program, and a dance with a DJ.
Sherry Schaefer, one of the organizers of The Munsters’ Ball, said, “We are
looking forward to providing an entertaining
evening for the whole family. You can dance
to Munster inspired music, dine on ghoulish
finger foods (not made from actual fingers)
and enjoy a rare opportunity to hang out with
the members of the iconic Munster family.”
John Goldsmith, Chamber of Commerce
Director, commented, “Over the past few
years the celebrities we’ve brought in for the
Greenville Graffiti Car Show have been
incredibly popular. We’re thrilled to give
everyone a chance to spend time visiting
with Butch and Pat.”
The Munsters’ Ball will be held from 6:30
to 9:30 p.m. at the American Farm Heritage
Museum, 1395 Museum Avenue in
Greenville. Tickets are $20 each and may be
purchased by calling the Greenville Chamber
of Commerce office at 618-664-9272. Tickets may also be purchased in Greenville at
Watson’s Drug Store, First National Bank,
and Bradford National Bank.
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hillsboro hosts
26th Annual
4th of July biathlon
The Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce
will host the 26th Annual Hillsboro Chamber
of Commerce 4th of July Biathlon. The
biathlon is a 5 mile run and 20 mile bike.
The race has become a family tradition for
hundreds of South Central Illinois residents.
In the past 25 years the race has seen young,
old, pro, amateur, and everything in between.
The Chamber invites athletes of all levels to
come out to kick off their Fourth of July celebration active and competing. Final Lap
Race Management will return to bring the
professionalism and the community of Hillsboro will bring the hospitality.
Registration is now open for a 5 Mile
Run, Individual Biathlon or a 2-Person
Biathlon Team. Cost for the event is: individual biathlon $35, 2-person biathlon team
$55, and the 5-mile Chamber run only $25.
Sign up before June 20th to take advantage
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of the early bird registration fees and to be
guaranteed a race shirt.
The event begins with a new start time at
7:45 AM and will start and finish at the
Montgomery County Courthouse with both
run and bike courses out and back on North
Rd (IL Rt 1).
The event is also seeking sponsorships
and volunteers for the event. Volunteers are
on the day of the event to help at the finish
line, course monitoring, cleanup, and drink
and aid stations. If your business or group is
interested in helping with the event contact
the Chamber office at 217-532-3711.
To register for the event visit the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce website at
www.hillsborochamber.net. For more information contact Chamber Executive Director,
Lesley Pollard at 217-532-3711.
The Book Buzz
Great book
Picks for Dad
Written by Barbara Adams
Need an idea for a Father's Day gift for
the man of the house? How about a trip to
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina? Or to a great
Texas barbeque joint for some awesome
ribs? Or maybe take in a major league baseball game? Or treat Dad to a day with some
of the legends of golf? Maybe Dad would
like to spend the day with one of the greatest
country music artists of our time. You can
treat dad to any - or all - of these great moments with any of these new titles on bookstore shelves now.
If Dad loves history, two-time Pulitzer
Prize winner David McCullough has added
another great title to his long list of bestsellers (Truman, 1776, John Adams, Path
Between the Seas, The Johnstown Flood)
with The Wright Brothers. This is the fascinating story of the two obscure bicycle shop
owners, the Wright brothers from Dayton,
Ohio, who changed the course of history
with the first flight of a heavier than air,
motor powered and piloted airplane in 1903
at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The story of
how Wilbur and Orville Wright, with no
more than high school educations, used their
genius and their determination to achieve
their dream of flight, is inspiring. The back
story of their success is, however, partially
the story of their father - a preacher who
raised the boys in a home with no electricity
and no indoor plumbing - but who filled their
home and their lives with books. Books that
inspired the brother's quest for human flight.
If Dad is the master of the grill at your
house, perhaps the new Franklin Barbeque
by Aaron Franklin will whet dad's appetite.
Starting out in a small barbeque trailer in
Austin, Texas, in 2009, Aaron and Stacy
Franklin have now achieved barbeque great-
ness and have won almost every award
there is for their barbeque. Now they
share their secrets to that greatness in this
self-declared "meat-smoking manifesto".
Partially a history of their experience,
followed by lessons in the essential "ingredients" of great barbeque - the smoker, the
fire, the smoke and the meat, this book with
either inspire Dad to his own attempt at barbeque greatness, or have him making reservations somewhere. In either event, a fun
read for any Dad this summer.
And what is a summer and a Father's Day
without a little baseball? Or, in the case of
the now famous Molina family, a lot of baseball! One of the three famous Molina sons,
Bengie Molina, gives us the heart-warming
story of his father in Molina: The Story of
the Father Who Raised an Unlikely Baseball Dynasty and how he came to raise three
sons, Bengie, Jose and Yadier, who all played
in the major league and have six World Series Championships between them. A poor
family in Puerto Rico, Bengie explains how
his father taught them the game of baseball
and, more importantly, the game of life. This
book is not just a baseball book, it is a tribute
to the love and dedication of a father, and
a mother, and the story of the importance of
family. This tribute to the father that raised
these three amazing sons, is a perfect Father's
Day gift.
If Dad prefers the links to the ball diamond, the perfect gift for the golfing dad this
year is Men in Green by Michael Bamberger. The author, a devoted fan of the
game, made his list of "Living Legends" of
golf and some "Secret Legends" of the game.
Without much of a plan as to how he would
find, much less gain interviews with these
legends, he set out to try. The result is a
warm, humorous walk back in time to a different era of golf. Bamberger's goal was to
ask each when and where they were the happiest in their lives. What he gets from each
is much more than that. This book is like an
old friend - easy, kind, entertaining, enjoyable. If Dad remembers the era of Arnie and
Jack, he will revel in this book.
If sports isn't Dad's thing, but music is,
Dad can spend some time with the legendary
Willie Nelson in It's a Long Story: My Life,
by Willie Nelson. At 82, Willie reflects on a
long career in music, with all its ups and
downs, and holds nothing back about his
legendary lifestyle, problems with the IRS
and more. He tells the story behind many of
his best known songs and what inspired
them, of his family, his start in music - all
well before he was the "legend" he is now.
His writing, as you would expect, is no-holds
barred. Peppered with profanity, he tells it
like he sees it. But we would expect nothing
less from Willie Nelson - that's part of the
legend, after all.
So, Happy Father's Day to all the dads out
there. If Dad's lucky, he'll not only receive
one of these great books, he'll get some peace
and quiet and time to read it. Enjoy your
family. Enjoy the day. Thanks, Dad, for
instilling in me a love of books and a love of
reading. Hope there are lots of books where
you are.
Barbara Adams is an attorney and the
owner of Books & Moore in Hillsboro,
the only independent bookseller of new
books in Montgomery County.
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The Prairie Land Gardener
Growing Peppers
Written by Abby Dillon
“Last year I had a bumper crop of tomatoes, but my peppers just didn’t produce.”
It’s a complaint I’ve heard many times over.
Peppers come in a variety of shapes, sizes
and colors. They have a huge range of
sweetness and spicy-ness. They can be eaten
raw or cooked. Peppers are preserved by
drying, freezing and pickling. It’s rare that
I ever sit down to eat that a pepper wasn’t
involved in some form. But peppers fall in
a category of plants that I would never call
“easy to grow.” They have special needs.
Failure to conform will result in a plant that
doesn’t grow or a plant that grows beautifully but doesn’t produce.
If you are attempting to grow peppers
from seed, you’ll need to start several weeks
prior to the last frost date for your region.
Sow seeds in a well draining soil mix that
registers at 80-85 degrees F. A cooler soil
will result in slower germination. The longer
a seed sits in soil without developing, the
more likely it is to rot.
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Plant peppers in a spot that gets a full day
of sun. It’s best if this spot did not contain
peppers, tomatoes or eggplant in previous
growing seasons. Proper crop rotation is
a key factor in the health of any vegetable
crop. I like to grow peppers in my raised
beds as well as in containers. This frees up
space for plants that don’t do well in anything but the tilled-up garden.
Temperatures play a big role in the health
of your plants as well. Peppers benefit from
a cold snap after germinating, but they do
prefer warm soil. Do not transplant peppers
into the garden until the soil has warmed to
60 degrees and the night-time temperatures
remain above 50 degrees. Plant peppers with
a 12” spacing. They like to “hold hands” as
the saying goes, growing best when the
leaves of mature plants are just touching.
Improper fertilization is likely the culprit
when the plants have grown but failed to
produce. Excess nitrogen promotes a lot of
growth in leaves and stems. You want to
provide the plants with good fertile soil, but
phosphorus and potassium are better for fruit
production than nitrogen. Calcium deficiency will show up as a small dark spot at
the base of the pepper. This means that either
sufficient calcium is lacking in the soil or that
an insufficient amount of water is preventing
the plant from absorbing what calcium the
soil does contain. A 5-10-10 NPK fertilizer
is sufficient when getting started. During
flower production, another dose will give the
plants a boost. Other than that, I’d hold off
on the feeding.
Harvest your peppers green (unripe) or
once they have fully ripened at red, yellow
or orange, depending on the variety. Ripened
peppers are sweeter to taste than those that
are picked green. Picking while the peppers
are green, however, can result in more peppers. Because the objective for most plants
is to reproduce (ripen), they continue to
produce until they’ve reached that stage.
Allowing the fruits to ripen sometimes
means fewer peppers because they’ve
managed to reproduce.
Abby Dillon is the owner of La Bella Fiori
Greenhouse and Garden Center in Staunton.
217-313-1001 • www.labellafiori.com.
illinois Warrior to Warrior Program
extends its Mission to southern illinois
Written by Nicole Plegge
Once a month, Jeff* spends a weekend at
his local Illinois National Guard Armory,
strengthening the skills he needs to defend his
fellow Land of Lincoln neighbors in the event
of a natural disaster, civic unrest or terrorist
attack.
If the call comes in, he’s ready to deploy
anywhere his country needs him, sacrificing
time with his family and possibly his life.
Yet, when the Guardsman headed home
after drill one Sunday, there was no home
waiting for him. Instead, after struggling to
find employment for months, Jeff was handed
an eviction notice. The hero was suddenly and
unexpectedly homeless.
That’s when the Illinois Warrior to Warrior
program leapt into action. The nonprofit connected Jeff to a trained peer counselor and former veteran who found a career expert who
could update his resume and refer him to employment leads. In the meantime, other organizations went into overdrive to find him
temporary housing. Within a week of connecting with Warrior to Warrior, Jeff had a job,
a home, and peace of mind.
Since 2012, success stories like Jeff’s are
relived time and again thanks to Illinois Warrior to Warrior. Based in Chicago, the program
is a collaboration between Health & Disability
Advocates and the Illinois National Guard,
funded in part by the McCormick Foundation.
This peer outreach program trains former
military personnel to assist Illinois National
Guard members, veterans from every military
branch, and their families in adjusting to any
issues that arise before, during and after deployment. Whether they need mental health
care, employment training, financial help, or
any other assistance, Warrior to Warrior
volunteers offer a sympathetic ear and direct
connections to a multitude of helpful organizations during every drill weekend.
Said Adam Hughes, director of outreach
and recruiting for Warrior to Warrior, “We
don’t care if that soldier has served one day or
for years, if they were combat or noncombat.
If you raise your right hand and pledge to protect your fellow Americans, you deserve to be
protected too.” And now, Warrior to Warrior
is hoping to expand the program to veterans
and Guardsmen across Southern Illinois.
stepping up to help service members
While Illinois National Guard soldiers do
receive some benefits, such as pay, college
assistance and low-cost insurance, unless they
are deployed by the federal government for
more than 90 days in an active duty capacity,
they are ineligible to receive benefits from the
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. And if
they do qualify, navigating the red tape while
adjusting to civilian life can be difficult.
“So many soldiers have incredible job
skills they acquired on active duty, but come
home to face employment and financial struggles,” remarked Hughes. “That has a domino
effect – now we’re talking about family problems, housing issues, legal issues when you
can’t pay your bills on time. They worked too
hard to deserve this.”
In fact, Illinois has the fourth highest unemployment rate of new veterans in the country, and 50 percent of veterans with post
traumatic stress in the state never seek treatment.
A number of nonprofits are in place to help
National Guard members, but many soldiers
don’t know they’re available or are too proud
to seek help. That’s where the peer aspect of
Warrior to Warrior comes in to play, providing
a personal conduit to free resources.
All volunteers recruited by Warrior to
Warrior have worn the uniform themselves.
They may have served in combat, during
peace time or in active duty, but regardless of
their service, they know first-hand the struggles current military personnel and recent veterans face. This credibility builds a rapport
between the volunteer and the service member
who feels their challenges can’t be understood
by the general public
.
Volunteers are specifically trained to
engage with soldiers through open-ended conversations to uncover any issues they may be
facing. It’s then that the volunteers can
remove any barriers to assistance, whether it’s
connecting a soldier to a reputable mental
health counselor or helping them enroll in
low-cost state healthcare. They’re not therapists or counselors – but truly comrades
carrying on the tradition of helping their
fellow soldiers.
Kimberly Banister-Fuiten, who served in
active duty from 2002 through 2006 in the
Navy and now works as an employee with the
Veterans Assistance Commission, has seen
first-hand the struggles her fellow soldiers
have faced and felt a calling to assist.
Once or twice a month, Banister-Fuiten
volunteers with National Guard units in
Springfield, meeting face-to-face with soldiers
during drill weekends.
“For the service members we help,
Warrior to Warrior means linking them with
services they didn’t know they were eligible
for and letting them know there are so many
resources in the community that want to help
them. For me, it means gathering the knowledge about services I need to help even more
individuals, whether at work or when I’m
volunteering.”
The services provided are as diverse as the
Guardsmen themselves. Warrior to Warrior
has partnered with Health & Disability Advocates to donate holiday gifts to the family of
a soldier who was struggling financially.
They’ve covered the cost of home repairs for
a family whose solder was deployed, and
helped a qualified, experienced veteran rise
from an entry-level retail job to the career she
had trained for.
The needs are endless, and so are the needs
to fill them.
in upstate Illinois that the organization is
pulling out all stops to ensure the same quality
services are offered to Guardsmen and veterans in downstate Illinois. The most southern
armories with volunteers are in Springfield
and East St. Louis, but the program needs to
expand region-wide to meet the rising
demand. However, the program can’t grow
without qualified veterans ready to step into
volunteer shoes. According to Hughes, the organization is targeting at least one volunteer
for each downstate armory, and from there,
a volunteer for each guard unit. If you are
a veteran, regardless of rank or branch, you
are eligible to undergo training as a Warrior.
Applications are available now at www.ilwarriortowarrior.org.
“We need to be there for our brothers and
sisters,” remarked Banister-Fuiten. “We you
have the knowledge and the ability to help
others, it means so much to our Guard members. It’s a way to continue to serve after
you’ve already served.”
If you’re a current service person or veteran and seeking assistance from a peer volunteer, Warrior to Warrior is here to help,
regardless of your location. You are welcome
to call the organization at 877-938-8403 to be
immediately connected to a volunteer.
With support from their comrades and
their communities, those who serve us can
continue to receive the support, benefits and
help they deserve.
branching out across the state
Warrior to Warrior has been so successful
*Name has been changed to protect privacy.
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A Man of Destiny
and on a Mission
Part Two of: John C. Niemann, Founder of Oelburg
(Mt. Olive)
By Roger Kratochvil
For the first half of this story see the May
2015 issue of the buzz Magazine at
www.thebuzzmonthly.com (pages 32-33).
John noticed how much Mt. Olive needed
a store and the supplies for it, since it took
so long to get them from St. Louis. In 1859
he put up a building and engaged in the merchandising business. It was the first store in
Mt. Olive and it included the Post Office.
With this, John is credited with being the first
postmaster in town. He later partnered in the
business with his son-in-law, Cobus J.
Keiser.
In order to get supplies for the store he
hand-built a two wheel freight cart with solid
wheels that were 4 inches thick. It was made
from a sycamore tree and he also built
a wooden axle and a frame to hold the goods.
It took about 4 or 5 days to get to St. Louis.
His route would consist of crossing the
prairie to Moony Hill, a steep hill near
Edwardsville. Then they would travel to
Peter’s Station which is now part of Glen
Carbon. There Mr. Peters had a large barn at
the foot of the bluffs where they were able to
feed and shelter the oxen for the night.
From there he would travel to the great
American Bottoms on 11 miles of plank road
to East St. Louis. The toll was $1.50 and
then they would take a ferry into St. Louis.
The total trip to and from would take close
to two weeks.
Often John would add partners to the
store when in some cases they married one
of his daughters. Cobus married Maria and
William Niemeyer married Sophia and the
store became known as Keiser, Niemeyer
and Co. Herman Droste was employed as
a bookkeeper and he married Louise, so he
became a partner too and the store name
changed to Keiser, Niemeyer, Droste Mercantile. Later Herman brought his brother
Fred into the business and it became Droste
Mercantile with Fred taking over the grocery
part and Herman the dry goods. When
Herman died, the daughters of Herman and
granddaughters of John ran the store. They
were Mrs. Bernean Smith Siefering, Mrs.
Leona Wohlers, Mrs Edna Troeger, Mrs.
Irene Fahrenkrog, and Mrs. Norma Kampmeyer. When Fred died it was taken over by
Vernon and later his son, Charlie.
At one time Mt. Olive became the second
largest city in Macoupin County, second only
to Carlinville. When he established Mt. Olive
he was the only German between
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Edwardsville and Carlinville. One of the
family members told me that it seemed that
between Mt. Olive and Walshville most of
those farm families were related to him.
A plot map showed that almost every family
that lived between those two towns was
related to John C. Niemann.
Politics actually played a part in his life
too. He was a Democrat until 1859. At that
time he felt that the Democrats were wrong
on the slavery issue so he became a Republican and remained that the rest of his life.
The large amount of land that he acquired
included the 40 acres where Mt. Olive is now
located. He later sold some to relatives and
his home farm never exceeded 300 acres.
Mt. Olive Coal company mined under some
of his property and he was one of the stockholders in it’s company.
He laid out the first addition to the city
with 12 additions in total. In my interview
in 1965 with Ervin Niemann, he could
remember Mt. Olive having a western city
limits at Poplar Street and the rest of the land
west would be used for farming. That area
of land would include a house built just west
of the present day grade school called
a “Pest House.” Anyone who might have
a contagious disease might be sent there as
a quarantine. That is hard for me to believe
now.
Mt. Olive was founded in 1865 but was
not incorporated until 1874. In the beginning
Mt. Olive was a small village in Staunton
township. Now it is part of Mt. Olive township.
Mr. Niemann was very active and the
founding father of the Zion Lutheran Church
in town. At one time it was not only the
largest church in town, but one of the largest
Lutheran churches in the county. The first
church services were held in the Niemann
home from 1847 to 1849. John was very
religious and practiced his humanitarian
beliefs all of his life. He brought in Rev. C.F.
Lochner from the Pleasant Ridge Lutheran
Church in Madison County to be the minister. This Evangelical Lutheran congregation
built a new church in December 1854. The
building was very small, so a larger one was
built in 1860. That also had to be replaced
with a new brick church in 1865 and
a Lutheran school followed later. In 1881
a doctrine dispute and confessional forced
part of the church to separate and it became
part of the new Immanuel Lutheran
Church. It was a very intense issue. Yet, it
is interesting to note that the separating part
of the church was allowed to hold their services in Zion Lutheran Church until their new
building was finished. Also interesting is
that John’s son-in-law, Cobus Keiser, was
a Sunday school teacher and strong believer
in Zion and attended regularly, but when the
dispute took place, Cobus was right in the
middle of the dispute and actually
provided several Niemann lots and money to
built this new Immanuel Lutheran Church.
He even transferred to Immanuel. I would
imagine that created some interesting
conversation at the Christmas dinner.
So, it seems like all that they did was
work. Well, they did have time for fun too.
A lot of their social activities was connected
to the church. Many of the citizens actually
practiced the Sabbath day and no work took
place on Sundays. Picnics and barn dances
did take place mostly on Saturday nights,
and many attended as there were not a lot of
choices.
Coon hunting was a big sport for the
farmers. They would go on a moonlit night
armed with guns, axes, and of course, their
hounds. The hounds would tree a coon usually in a large oak, walnut, cottonwood, or
sycamore tree. Those were the most prevalent trees around. If a coon was trapped in
a tree in a place where the hunter could not
get a shot, then the tree would be cut down.
Thus, the reason for the axes. The men were
experts with an axe and when the tree came
down, the coon was killed by the hounds or
a bullet. There were so many trees that they
were never hesitant about cutting them
down. Hunting prairie chickens, ducks, rabbits, deer, pigeons, or quail was very common too, because almost all the farms had
a pond, and that attracted game. Actually
turkeys were introduced to the woods when
a neighbor decided to drive a large group of
turkeys from Litchfield to St. Louis. When
the group got to Mt. Olive the task of keeping the turkeys together got to be a large one,
so he was able to sell a few to the farmers,
but a large number of them got away and
provided hunters another reason for hunting.
Wolf hunting also took place, but it was
a more difficult hunt. The hunters would
travel to an area called Whitehouse Mount,
actually the highest place in Mt. Olive.
I have heard that the name Mount of Mount
Olive actually came from that high point.
Anyway, there would be two rows of horses.
The first row would chase the wolf until the
horses would tire and back off, and then the
second row of horses would be released and
run until the wolfs would be exhausted.
They would then be shot.
Mr. Niemann, as well as other families,
often traveled and visited neighbors. That
was a common practice, one that probably
should happen more often today. That
is one of my favorite memories of growing
up as we would often walk to a relative or
neighbor’s home to just sit and talk. Once
in a while they would travel maybe 35 or 40
miles to Highland. The Niemanns had
friends there. The wagon was greased and
some corn and oats taken for the horses.
They would pack a picnic lunch for the trip
too. There would be several stops for the
horses to rest and I am sure for the family to
rest their sore hind ends after sitting so long
on the hard wagon seats, and of course, on
dirt roads. The children actually sat on
a board laid out across the wagon. The family would have lunch during the rest stops.
The oldest child had to stay home to watch
the farm and the trip might take as long as
5 or 6 hours. If they got a late start coming
home or if it turned suddenly cloudy, it might
prove a little difficult coming home because
they could not see the road. But, the horses
knew the way and all you had to do was let
them find their way and they would always
get you home. If you met another wagon on
the road, they never collided in the darkness,
as the horses would know to stop. They
would carefully lead the horse and wagon
around the other, and continue home.
As you can probably guess, most of the
visiting was done close to home.
Mr. Niemann and his family would travel
to the circus once a year. It was a treat and
of great interest to the children, and was the
topic of conversation for months before and
for months after. It was not like the circus of
today, but for them it was the greatest.
Finally, Mr. Niemann’s lifetime involved
a lot of giving to others. His generous nature
was such that very few who asked for help
were ever turned down as he often offered
a helping hand to those who showed worthiness. He often aided people in securing
homes by advancing capital and expecting
a moderate rent or interest for this investment. He accumulated a vast and wealthy
estate and it probably was equal to any in
the county.
But, nothing is forever. . . .
The town was saddened on Sept 9, 1896
when John C. Niemann died at the age of 79.
In the Mt. Olive Herald on September 12,
1896, the first few words of the news story
reads, “John C. Niemann is dead.” He had
fathered 9 children and they entrenched
themselves in the fabric of Mt. Olive. Mary
married Cobus Keiser, the gentlemen who
brought railroads to Mt. Olive (1870), coal
mines (1874), the mill (1876 with Henry
Prange) and he started the first bank (1882).
Mary married William Niemeyer and
T. Heinrich never married as he died at an
early age. Mathilda married Louis Kriege
and lived in Edwardsville with a large family,
Lydia married Dr. Edward Bernreuter,
Louisa married Herman Droste, the first
licensed embalmer, bookkeeper, and a graduate of Mound City business school, Edward
married Anna Remmert, William married
Bertha Hieronymus, and Anna married
William Meyer and lived in Culver City, California.
John was known as the “Father of the
German community” and the whole community showed up for his funeral. He was the
first President of the Board of Trustees, the
city council in those days. Many owed their
economic survival to him, and wanted to
show their appreciation and respect.
The funeral consisted of a short service at
the family residence and then a longer service at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev.
Robert Knoll paying tribute with a very
special sermon. He was buried in Mt. Olive
Cemetery. During the hours of 2 to 4, all of
the businesses were closed as a show of
respect. He was a humanitarian and it was
indeed fortunate for all of us, since he
chose to settle in Mt. Olive.
In June of 1982 a parcel of land on South
Lake Street was dedicated as a park. The
Park Board had a contest to name that piece
of land. In a city wide contest the winners
of the “name the park” contest were named
and they were 7 year old Chris McGhee and
8 year old Tim Kratochvil. Yes, both of the
winners named the park, John C. Niemann
Park and the two boys grew up as neighbors.
Mr. Niemann’s life was not easy and he
had a lot of ups and downs. He faced death
and other misfortune numerous times, but he
was able to rely on his faith and outstanding
work ethic with a little help from ”lady
luck.” But, it seemed that he made the most
out of all opportunities that he was blessed
with, and it seemed like he gave a lot more
back to the people then he received. He
definitely made the most out of his 79 years
and today, we are all the better for it.
A note from the author: When several
members of the Niemann family and Tara
Cale , owner of The Buzz Magazine, asked
me to write this tribute to the life of Mr. Niemann, I told them no because I was very
busy. That was a mistake and after my wife
and I talked about it, I realize that this was
about the founder of our town and very important to our past and to our future. And,
what little that I could do to further his
legacy, was very important to me.
I got a lot of satisfaction writing this column. I was able to utilize a lot of resources.
I would like to thank Reba Niemann Mathis,
Sharon Niemann Dean, and Beverly Niemann Zoschke, all relatives of John C. Niemann, for their assistance in putting this
together. When I taught Mt. Olive history at
the high school, I always devoted two weeks
to the history of Mt. Olive. I wish I would
have had this vast amount of information
available at that time.
Roger Kratochvil was born and raised in
White City. He has a Masters Degree in Secondary Education, History and Educational Administration. A social studies teacher, high school
football coach, basketball and baseball coach for
the Mt. Olive High School. for 34 years. He also
served as a St. Louis Cardinal Scout for over
20 years. Roger is now a speaker specializing
in sports, labor history, education and local
history. You can contact Roger via email at
kratz@madisontelco.com.
Mt Olive’s sesquicentennial Celebration
includes Open house at Mother Jones Museum
Mother Jones
The Mother Jones Museum is hosting an
Open House on June 20 and 21. The Museum is located at 215 East Main.
Mother Jones was the most well-known
labor organizer of the early twentieth century. She is buried at Mt. Olive, IL in Union
Miners Cemetery (a National Historic
Place) because she believed it was a place
where the ordinary worker was honored as
a force in history. Museum board member
Rosemary Feurer, history professor at
Northern Illinois University noted that
“because of the broad scope of Mother
Jones’ organizing, and her attention to the
way that ordinary workers shaped history,
this museum will have a broad scope. Hers
is a global story, one that reaches from Ireland, to France, to Mexico as well as the
United States. And it is one that reaches beyond her death in 1930, right up into the
present. By telling Mother Jones’ story, we
will tell the stories of ordinary people creating a labor movement and acting on free
speech and assembly rights a century ago,
as well as the abiding meaning of that story
today.”
By 1900, Jones had gained a reputation
as the most effective organizer of coal miners and their communities. She sought to
build a labor movement that bridged racial,
ethnic and gender divisions. Nelson Grman,
President of the Museum Board and a descendant of a mining family, commented
that the museum will tell “stories are not
often told in the history books. And it will
invite people to reflect on their meaning.
We are working together to create programs
to educate not only the present generation,
but future ones as well, about the life of
Mother Jones and the mining families of
that important era of our history.”
The mission of the new museum is to
preserve and interpret materials that relate
to the life of Mother Jones and the issues
and communities with which she was
involved.
The Open House will give visitors a
sneak peak of the plans for the museum,
which is still fundraising and in its early
stages of development. The Museum
Board is asking that all who are interested,
especially those with materials, perspectives, art, stories or historical reflections
about this history to share them at these
events. The museum is planning for participatory elements of this history, now and as
it develops its plans for the future.
The museum is still seeking funding for
exhibits. The Open House coincides with
the sesquicentennial of Mt. Olive, the dedication of the City Hall building in which
the museum will be housed. It also coincides with the re-dedication of the Mother
Jones Monument and Union Miners Cemetery, following a fund-raising campaign that
provided renovations and updating.
The Open House is free and open to the
public, on June 20 from 11-3 and June 21
from 12-2 P.M. More information can be
found at www.motherjonesmuseum.org
Mt Olive’s sesquicentennial
Celebration Wednesday,
June 17-sunday, June 21
Turning 150 years old is a big deal and
Mt Olive will be celebrating this milestone
in a big way. The town’s sesquicentennial
celebration will take place over a 5 day pe-
riod, kicking off on Wednesday, June 17th
at 6 p.m. with a community worship service
and performance by the community choir.
Other events and activities include maginc shows, free movies in the park, kids
games, car show, tractor show, parades,
wheat thrashing show, blacksmithing
demonstrations, a carnival and so much
more. Top notch entertainment includes a
variety of live musical performances plus
Tony Hoard’s K9 Crew Trick Dog Show
(www.tonyhoard.com) and Dan Barth Old
Time Medicine Show.
The celebration with culminate with a
hugefireworks finale on Sunday night at
dusk.
For more information including a complete schedule of events visit www.mtolive150.com or www.facebook.com/
Mt Olive IL Sesquicentennial.
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Madison County historical
society Offers Free Program
on John M. Olin
On Sun, Jun 28 at 2 p.m. the Madison
County Historical Society will host a program by author and outdoorsman Larry Reid
on John M. Olin. Reid will focus his presentation on the development of Nilo Farms and
on the Olin Mansion in Alton. The program
will be held at the Madison County Archival
Library next to the Madison County Historical Museum at 715 N. Main Street,
Edwardsville. Attendance is free and open to
the public.
Born in East Alton, Illinois, John Merrill
Olin (1892-1982) entered his father’s business, Western Cartridge Company in 1913.
He was named First Vice-President when the
company merged with Winchester Repeating
Arms Company and by 1944 was president
of the newly named Olin Industries. Along
the way he was credited with numerous
inventions.
Aside from his success in business, Olin
was also a noted philanthropist and conservationist. He was a breeder of saddle and
thoroughbred horses (including Kentucky
Derby winner Cannonade - 1974) and he
bred champion Labrador retrievers at Nilo
Farms (Olin spelled backwards).
Larry Reid has written numerous articles
Once owned by John M. Olin, this 294-acre preserve has been
dedicated as an Illinois Nature Preserve and will forever be protected.
for sports magazines on Olin the sportsman
and Nilo Farms, Reid will bring numerous
articles that once belonged to Olin and
provide an interesting glimpse into the life of
this Madison County native who was an
American success story.
Regular hours at the Madison County
Historical Museum and Archival Library are
Wed – Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sun, 1 p.m. –
4 p.m. For additional information, call 618656-7569.
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hillsboro summer
Concert series Announces
line up for 6th season
The Hillsboro 2000 & Beyond committee
is excited to announce the lineup for the 6th
Annual Summer Concert Series sponsored
by Roger Jennings, Consolidated Communications and Patton Mining. The series is held
in Sherwood Forest Campgrounds on the
bluegrass stage located at 920 City Lake
Road in Hillsboro, IL. This summer’s series
is expected to be the biggest yet as the talent
has played to sell out crowds in major cities
and music festivals.
Clockwork • June 5
(Acoustically-infused rock)
Formed in 2011, Clockwork has
perfected their live show through consistent
touring throughout the Midwest, performing
at countless theaters and nightclubs. Additionally, large scale festivals such as SXSW,
LouFest, Fair St. Louis, and Red Gorilla,
among many others, have exposed Clockwork to an ever-growing audience of supporters. Clockwork has been featured in
Alternative Press magazine, The St. Louis
Post-Dispatch, and countless other publications and television outlets. They have been
fortunate to have shared the stage with
Chuck Berry, The Urge, Never Shout Never,
Bret Michaels, Paul Banks of Interpol,
Lucky Boys Confusion, and Jonathan Tyler
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& The Northern Lights, among others.
Clockwork has received radio airplay on
over 150 mainstream and college radio stations throughout the United States and
Canada, and have signed television licensing
agreements for their music to be featured on
MTV, E!, Discovery, Speed, and Lifetime
television network programming, among
others. Find out more about this band at
www.Clockworkmusic.net.
Funky butt brass band • July 4
(new orleans style brass)
The FBBB takes classic New Orleans
brass tunes and gives them a twist, in the
style of Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rebirth and
Bonerama. But don’t be surprised if you also
hear some Motown, Southern rock, Memphis
soul, Chicago blues and St. Louis R&B in
the mix. The band was named Best
Funk/Soul Band at the Riverfront Times
Music Awards for the fourth straight year.
They have played such festivals as Roots N
Blues N BBQ, Blissfest, Taste of St. Louis,
Gumbo Ya Ya and the Big Muddy Blues Festival.
Old Capitol square Dance Club • July 17
(County, rock n roll, soul, blues)
Old Capital Square Dance Club plays a
The Funky butt brass band
combination of mostly original songs and
occasionally a cover of artists such as Hank
Williams, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan,
Tom Petty, The Band, George Jones, Merle
Haggard, The Byrds and more. Some
evenings include an additional fiddle and lap
steel player as well as their beloved friend
and pianist, Tim Sullivan. With seven players
combined, Old Capital Square Dance Club
becomes The Old Capital Orchestra.
bones Jugs N harmony • August 7
(eclectic)
It’s not world music nor folk music. It’s
not rock, blues, bluegrass, country nor jazz.
It’s not anything in particular. Bones, jug,
xylophone, kazoos, steel pan, resonator guitar, banjo, double bass, drums, all sorts of
noise makers. These are just some of the instruments Bones Jugs N Harmony use to
conjure up their eclectic acoustic sound. It’s
Frank Zappa meets Spike Jones, it’s Looney
Tunes meets Nintendo. It’s seriously silly.
It’s a party. It’s for dancing, for listening, for
enjoying. It’s for adults. It’s for kids. It’s for
everyone. Bones Jugs N Harmony believes
music should bring joy, and they work hard
to put this in every song. It’s a frenzy of frivolity, a marvel of merriment. In short, it’s
just loads of fun.
Any money raised during the series will
be used for Hillsboro beautification improvement projects. For more information, to
volunteer or to become a sponsor visit facebook.com/hillsborosummerconcertseries.
Coal Country Chamber
sponsors 11th Annual
Free summer Concert series
Free concerts held every Tuesday in June and July
The 11th Annual Free Summer Concert
Series sponsored by the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce will bring music to the area
again this year every Tuesday in June and
July. The concerts, held in the Benld City
Park, begin at 7 p.m. and are 90 minutes
straight through. Beginning at 6 p.m. the
park is open and the concession stand is open
to serve hot dogs, “big smokies,” Italian
beef, soda and water plus strawberry shortcake sundaes. Patrons regularly bring their own lawn
chairs and enjoy the concerts rain or shine
because we are under the pavilion. Parking
is free and dancing is often enjoyed.
scrap iron and Gold • Jun 2 & Jul 7
(bluegrass and gospel)
Scrap Iron and Gold was founded in the
spring of 2009 by Ron Lawrence who had
always longed for a “family band.” Ron and
his “Scrap Iron” bluegrass and gospel buddies won first place at the county fair that
summer when they played “I’ll Fly Away.”
Soon three ladies were introduced into the
band on vocals, keyboards and fiddle. The
ladies, not wanting to be called “Scrap Iron”
soon added the name of “Gold” to the mix .
Their sound consists of fiery banjo tunes,
gospel favorites, novelty songs, sounds of the
civil war on fiddle and patriotic favorites.
Scrap Iron and Gold is returning for their
second season at the Summer Concert Series.
scrap iron and Gold
Dixie Dudes & Dance band • Jun 9
(40’s and 50’s Dixieland style)
The Dixie Dudes Dixieland Band commenced as an extension of the Lewis & Clark
Community College Concert Band of Godfrey in 1985. The eight piece ensemble
became so popular that it soon had requests
to play at many functions. The band has
performed for conventions, college concerts,
restaurants, retirement centers, Church functions, Marti Gras celebrations, Christmas
parties, birthday parties and many other
occasions. The music is authentic traditional
Dixieland as played in New Orleans. Their
music will lift your spirit, lighten your heart,
and start your foot tapping. Most recently
the band has changed the name from Dixie
Dudes to The Dixie Dudes and Dance to
reflect the new inclusion of swing, Rock-nRoll and dance music.
river ramblers • June 16
(original bluegrass)
The River Ramblers are a five piece band
that hails from areas surrounding Springfield. The group assembled in 1987 with the
commitment to maintaining the traditional
bluegrass sound. If you’re familiar with the
music of Bluegrass icons such as Monroe,
Stanley, Flatt & Scruggs, you will recognize
nearly every tune this band performs. To
date, the group has issued three recordings
which include mostly traditional songs combined with some original tunes.
The River Ramblers are typically known
for their entertaining style on stage as the
lively music is combined with an acute
degree of personal character. They are sure
to keep your attention even if you’re not
familiar with this style of music.
The steamrollers • June 23
(blues and Classic rock)
The Steamroller Band is a St. Louis
Classic Rock and Blues band. It is well
known in the Metro-East area as well. The
band has created a unique mix of music and
with excellent sound and volume control,
providing an ideal musical event.
b & b strings • June 30
(Acoustic Classic rock & Country)
New to the Summer Concert Series this
year but not new to performing in the area,
B&B Strings is an acoustic trio. All three
members sing and contribute harmonies to
vocals. They play a wide variety of music,
from classic rock to country classics that are
popular and recognizable.
The Fundamentals • July 14
(pop/rock, oldies, Motown, Classics)
The Fundamentals present a blend of
music that combines pop/rock oldies, rhythm
& blues/Motown, party classics, and variety.
Featuring veteran musicians and vocalists,
the group can provide listening and dancing
music for many different entertainment settings.
Illinois and Missouri area music lovers
may be familiar with Fundamentals members’ other successful groups: Rusty Halo,
the band for the 55 KUSA Roadshow
w/Frank O’Pinion; or The Boomers, a
dance/show band which performed at many
corporate and private events in the St. Louis
metro area and throughout Central Illinois.
and have opened shows for B. J. Thomas,
The Chi-Lites, The Shirelles, The Crystals,
The Paul Robi Platters, and Bertie Higgins.
The Springfield, Illinois’ weekly
social/entertainment newspaper, The Illinois
Times, has selected The Fundamentals as
their “IT” pick on eight different occasions.
Fireproof band • July 21
(Contemporary Christian pop)
Fireproof UMC was formed at an annual
planning meeting of the United Methodist
Church of Gillespie in 2012. A praise band
ministry was one of the topics discussed, and
on the hearts of musicians in the church.
Consisting of long time area musicians; Gay
Farrar-keyboards/vocals, Phil Claro-guitar/
vocals, Jeff Nehls-guitar/vocals, Jim Allenbass/sound and Jim Savant-drums/vocals and
featuring vocalists Allison Beckett, Edie
Friese and Deanna Claro. Inspired by Christian radio like Joy FM, Fireproof UMC plays
contemporary Christian pop, their mission is
to make a joyful noise for God.
steve Davis • July 28
Memories of elvis
Steve Davis’s appears in full Elvis attire
and sings many of the classics that made him
a household name in the 50’s and 60’s.
Davis, who performs Memories of Elvis all
over the United States is especially a favorite
of this area of which he is a native. His
repertoire stands unmatched as the largest of
any Elvis impressionist.
The Summer Concert Series is provided
by members of the Coal Country Chamber
of Commerce. Anyone having questions or
seeking more information on the Summer
Concert Series may contact co-chair Mickey
Robinson at 217-710-5218. Information on
the concerts and other Chamber activities can
be seen on the Chamber web site:
www.coalcountrychamber.com . The Coal
Country Chamber is also on Facebook.
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Golden Advice
Making a living
with What You love
Written by Jesse Gernigin
I received a large response after the article
published last month in The Buzz Magazine
from readers who were looking to get into
the craftsman market. To everyone that
reached out, it was great hearing from you,
and good luck to everyone looking to take
their craft to the next level! I am writing this
on Memorial Day so I want to take a second
to say I appreciate everyone who gave their
life in service of our great country. If you
have someone who was lost during military
service, know you are in my thoughts.
This month I wanted to share a handful of
tips culled from my personal experience as a
shop owner. The first thing I want to talk
about it how to read COA’s. A COA is a certificate of authenticity. A COA will accompany objects to verify they are real. All kinds
of objects can have COA’s. Baseball cards,
signatures, pictures, paintings, sculptures,
rare/unusual coins, memorabilia, and more
can have COA’s. As a shop owner I have two
problems with COA’s. Problem number one:
There is no concrete authority or specific
business that issues COA’s. What that means
is anyone can issue a COA for any object of
any value. This can be a problem if you don’t
read a COA carefully. Always read a COA,
then re-read it.
Last month I had a customer bring in
a photo of Hitler. The photograph was in
a large display and came with a COA. At first
glance the COA said the photo was from
Hitler’s private collection. I was impressed.
This was a rare piece that could attract a lot
of customers and generate a lot of seller
interest. We started discussing prices (very
high prices) and before I was going to make
a decision I planned to call the company that
issued the COA. I did this because I wanted
to talk with the company and have them verify the piece. When I re-read the COA I saw
I had made a mistake. The photo wasn’t
original. The COA, in very small type,
explained the photo was an ‘Authorized
Replica’ of the original photo. I re-read the
COA twice more to confirm this. Had I not
paid close attention I could have spent a lot
of money buying something that was worthless. This happens all the time. Companies
will re-issue famous photos, coins, etc as
‘authorized replicas’ and issue COA’s to back
up the replica. The reason companies release
these COA’s isn’t to authorize the replica.
The COA’s help create the illusion of value
to the buyer. The buyer sees the COA and
thinks, ‘Okay this must be real or valuable
because it is certified’.
But wait, you say. You could have called
the COA company and they would have told
you it was a reproduction! Probably not. This
can get tricky. The COA issuer could claim
the COA was authentic to the piece without
having to say the piece was a reproduction.
This would be legal because the COA is real.
You will run into this problem when authenticating if a coin is made out of gold or silver.
A lot of outside companies run reproductions
of famous gold and silver coins. Sometimes
these coins are made of silver and gold. Most
of the time these reproductions are silver and
gold plated. The COA they issue will have
confusing language and read, ’24 Karat Gold
Coin’ or ‘Pure .999 Silver Fineness’ and then
underneath it will say, ‘Pure Gold Plate’ or
‘Pure Silver Plate’ which means that the coin
is plated. Another trick they will do is show
the percentage of gold or silver used. The
percentage of the gold plate can read .999
pure gold even though the object is made of
nickel because they are referring to the
percentage of gold in the plating and not the
percentage of gold in the object. Buyer
beware and if you do have a serious question
or concern involving a COA - take it and the
object to your local dealer for more insight.
Another problem to be aware of is when
an object used to be collectable but is no
longer valuable. Customers try to sell me
Beanie Babies all the time. Beanie Babies
and all similar things, Cabbage Patch Kids,
Precious Moments, Porcelain Plates with
Elvis on them, etc, now all have little to no
value. People have a hard time understanding
this because all of these items used to be
collectable. Do not make the mistake of
believing that because something used to be
collectable that it still is. I have had older
pickers buy thousands of dollars in merchandise to find their purchase was a poor investment. To avoid buying up objects that no
longer have value is to do a little research.
Ebay is a great place to start. If you are going
to use Ebay to search make sure you search
‘sold’ items. By searching ‘sold’ items you
can see what customers are paying, if they
are paying anything at all.
The final thing I’d like to focus on is
antique cameras. We buy antique cameras all
the time. Almost all antique cameras are used
as decorations. Customers have a hard time
understanding this. Antique cameras have
little resale value. People don’t use antique
cameras to take photos. Digital cameras are
so affordable and easy to use almost everyone has made the transition to digital camera
technology. I share this because I have
customers come to my shop to sell antique
camera lots they have bought. Pickers go out
and buy up antique cameras hoping to resell
them at high prices. This doesn’t work.
Antique cameras, depending on their size,
quality and accessories included sell for
between $7 and $15. A lot of people are
going to read this and shake their heads
thinking I’m incorrect, but trust me, I’m not.
Antique cameras make beautiful displays for
book cases and desks, they make great accent
pieces, but no one buys antique cameras to
use them. Another thing to remember is that
all of those old antique cameras were very
well made and hundreds of thousands were
made at a time so not only did most of the
cameras survive but they did so in good
shape.
The summer months are here! That means
it is time to yard sale, hit up country auctions
and check out the flea markets. Keep your
eyes peeled for bargains. Have you been
watching the silver and gold markets? They
have been holding steady like I said they
would. If you are interested in investing now,
the market is low. Finally, before you go out
to check out the auctions, yard sales and buying/selling gold and silver be sure to check
out The Buzz online, their website is
www.thebuzzmonthly.com, where you can
read past issues of this column and catch up
on all the money making tips I scattered
throughout thee articles! Issues are archived
on the site for one year.
Until next month... JG
Jesse Gernigin is the owner of Ken’s Coins in East
Alton. If you have questions for Jesse, email mymagicalworld@hotmail.com (please put Golden
Advice in the subject line).
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Cahokia...
The Mounds
and the Town
Written by Cindy Ladage
Are you ready for a Cahokia journey?
Buckle your seat belt and plan for a history
lesson different than the English history you
are used to hearing. Right here in southern
Illinois Indian and French history combine
to make our state, our history a truly intriguing place.
We started our day with a stop at Cahokia
Mounds Interpretative Center and Museum.
Prepare to be amazed by the importance this
site once held. It was the largest prehistoric
Indian site north of Mexico. Located near
Collinsville, the site covered 4,000 acres and
around120 Mounds. We unwisely chose
a day when a million school kids were visiting, but we were able to get the gist of the
site and were astounded that the 2200 acre
tract holds the remains of this prehistoric site
that was inhabited from about A.D. 700 to
1400. The first Indians to live in Cahokia
were the Woodland Indians. The Cahokia
Mounds brochure states, “From AD 800 to
1,000 the Mississippian culture began as
highly structured communities arose with
a complex social and political system…”
By1050 AD Cahokia was a regional center with towns, fields, villages and mounds
that covered over six square miles with
a population of 10,000 - 20,000. The
regional center was organized around Monks
Mound, the largest prehistoric earthen construction in the Americas. On top of the
mound was a massive building where the
principal chief lived and conduct ceremonies.
The mounds were built using soil from
“borrow pits” dug with stone and wood tools.
The earth was then moved in baskets carried
by the Indians on their backs. Some of the
mounds had a flat top for ceremonial villages
and residences for the elite. The conical and
ridge top mounds were often used as burial
grounds for the important people or as location markers.
What happened at Cahokia is a mystery.
The city was evacuated and the people disappeared. Educated guesses are that there
was a depletion of resources that probably
contributed to the city’s decline. To learn
more about Cahokia Mounds, log onto
www.cahokiamounds.org.
While Cahokia Mounds is outside the
city of Collinsville, the town of Cahokia is
not far away and this area sports some amazing architectural finds and French Creole
history. French Creole according to Les
Amis (The Friends), an organization dedicated to the preservation of the region’s historic Creole culture, refers to “fundamentally
French but born, or produced in the Mississippi River Valley.”
Our visit to the French Creole Corridor as
Les Amis calls it began at the Cahokia Court
House. The Court House is a vertical-log
building originally built and used as a residence by Francois Saucier around 1744. This
distinctive French architecture is also
referred to as poteaux-sur-solle (post-on-sill
foundation). The upright hewn logs are
seated on a horizontal log sill; the spaces between logs are filled with stone and mortar
chinking.
Site Superintendent Brad Winn took the
time to show us around and tell us about the
courthouse and take us back in time.
“Cahokia was a French trading center. The
French missionaries from Quebec came to
preach to the Indians and founded Cahokia
around 1699. They stayed until the Spanish
won the area. The French traded metal goods
and cloth with the Indians for furs.”
Beaver pelts were the main fur the traders
were after, according to Winn. The French,
unlike many other nationalities, blended in
with the Indians. The Cahokia Courthouse
website www.nps.gov/nr/travel/lewisand
clark/old.htm summarizes the history of this
fascinating building. “From December 1803
until the spring of 1804, Lewis and Clark
used the Old Cahokia Courthouse as a headquarters for collecting information, meeting
with territorial leaders, gathering supplies
and corresponding with President Thomas
Jefferson while the party camped at nearby
Camp River Dubois. The courthouse, built as
a dwelling in the 1730s, is a unique remnant
of the French presence in Illinois. The building became a courthouse in 1793, and for 20
years it served as a center of political activity
in the Old Northwest Territory. The building
was dismantled in 1901, re-erected twice,
and reconstructed on its original site in
1939.”
The building in the early 1900’s was the
Courthouse Saloon then it was purchased
and built to sell souvenirs at the St. Louis
Wolds Fair before being brought back and
re-erected. Today there is a small museum
inside with displays showing exhibits about
colonial life. There is a visitor’s center next
to the courthouse and it is worthwhile to take
a minute and ask for a tour of this historic
site that is open year round. Call 618-3321782 for information.
Not far from the Cahokia Courthouse is
the Nicolas Jarrot House.
Jarrot’s life
weaves in and out of the Cahokia tale. He
was a French-born entrepreneur and land
speculator who also served as judge and local
militia officer. The official website for the
house said, “Nicholas Jarrot helped Lewis
and Clark.”
Brian Winn, also the Jarrot House site
superintendent said, “Lewis stayed here in
Cahokia with the Jarott family.”
Jarrot served as an interpreter for Lewis
when he asked the Spanish Lieutenant Governor in St. Louis for permission to travel
into Spanish Territory and worked as a trader
with Native Americans. Jarrot was a retailer
and mill owner, and a land speculator.
Born in 1764 in Val St. Eloy France,
Nicolas Jarrot immigrated to the U.S. in 1791
arriving in Baltimore, Maryland. Traveling
first to New Orleans in 1793 he arrived in
Cahokia in 1794 and married Marie Louise
Barbeau of Prairie du Rocher. Marie passed
away when she gave birth to their first child,
a daughter in either 1796 or 1797. The following year he married Julie Vital Beauvais
Above: Cahokia Mounds, the Cahokia Courthouse and the Jarrot Mansion
of Kaskaskia and together they had six children. Jarrot owned the land along the Wood
River where the Corps of Discovery camped
during the winter. As a store owner, he also
may have sold gear or supplies to Lewis for
the journey.
It was in 1799 that Nicolas Jarrot bought
the property for his mansion. The American
Federal Style home was constructed from
1806 to 1807 and is one of the earliest surviving masonry buildings in Illinois. The
Mansion is a two-story brick structure with
a full cellar. Winn shared that the basement
served as the slave quarters.
The first floor is composed of a central
hall, flanked on each side by two rooms. The
second floor contains a ballroom with
attached drawing room, a stair hall, and two
other rooms. On the grounds is a stone spring
house that dates from c.1810.
Jarrot prospered over the years and Winn
mentioned that there were several law suits
where he had to defend his property over the
years. By his death in 1820, he had acquired
thousands of acres of land in St. Clair, Madison, and Monroe counties. The story intertwines with the Cahokia Mounds when you
learn that the Illinois Public Land Sales database shows that he registered approximately
8,000 acres when the land office in the area
opened in 1814 and the mounds at the
Cahokia Site, including Monk’s Mound,
were on his property! Read more about Nicolas Jarrot at wwwjarrotmansion.org.
The mansion stayed in the Jarrot family
until 1900 then it became a school for the
Holy Family Church and a place where the
nuns lived. The lovely Holy Family Church
is located next door to the Jarrot Mansion.
The mansion stayed a school until 1945 then
it served as several businesses over the years.
In 1974 the Jarrot Mansion was added to
the National Register of Historic Places and
received the extraordinary honor of being
designated a National Historic Landmark in
2001.
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Work begins on
New Collinsville Park
Renovated D.D. Collins House will be focal point
The city of Collinsivlle has started work
on a new community gathering place that
that will also serve as an attractive entryway
to the Uptown area. Demolition of the
Martha Manning Warehouse and Main
Square Apartments is expected to take four
to five weeks.
Once the demolition is complete, the city
will create Collins Park, with the focal point
of the park being the city-owned D.D.
Collins House. The D.D. Collins House is a
Greek revival home built in 1845. Its architecture is rare, preceding Victorian style architecture. The home was built by Judge
Daniel Dove Collins (Madison County 2nd
court, 1853-1857), first president of the
Collinsville Village Board. The historic
home is undergoing complete restoration to
return it to its original state. This will be the
first historic home attraction for the city and
plans are to furnish it to the period of 18401860.
The home will be relocated approximately 200 feet towards the corner of Main
Street and Combs Avenue, the site will be returned to green space, and a community park
will be created. The project will utilize native
plantings and sustainable attributes. When
Collins Park is complete, the home will serve
Collinsville residents and youth, as well as
regional tourists with informational displays,
educational programs, and interpretive
gardens.
Though ownership of the home and park
will remain with the City of Collinsville, a
501(c) Friends group has recently been
formed. The Friends of the D.D. Collins
House will act as a support group for the site.
The group will maintain the educational garden, select and acquire interior décor, conduct tours, fundraise and develop educational
materials and programs. Those interested in
joining the Friends group may contact president Lavadna Hines at 618-420-0288.
The land remaining after the creation of
the park will be marketed to developers for
new residential or mixed-use development.
The creation of Collins Park is yet another key element in the Collinsville’s effort
to revitalize the Uptown area which has seen
significant public and private investment in
recent years. For more information about
Uptown
Collinsville
please
visit
www.uptowncollinsville.com.
uptown Collinsville
Offers Free Ourdoor Movies
Head Uptown for Collinsville’s free
outdoor movie series - Movies on Main featuring today’s blockbusters and family
favorites, every other Saturday night
through July 11.
Movies on Main is held outdoors at the
public parking lot at the corner of Main
and Seminary. Movies begin at dusk.
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs
or blankets. Be sure to grab a soda, water,
or snow cone and candy or fresh-popped
popcorn from the Collinsville Jaycees.
Guests are also welcome to bring their own
picnic supper, baskets, or coolers in addition.
Movies on Main is made possible by
the following generous sponsors: Ashmann’s Pharmacy, Cedarhurst Assisted
Living & Memory Care, ComputerEase,
Jaycees Collinsville, Jim’s Pawnshop,
Laura Buick-GMC, Scott Credit Union,
TheBANK of Edwardsville, Tourism Bureau Illinois, and Wish Upon a Star With
Us.
The remaining movies include:
June 13th • Jurassic Park
In Steven Spielberg's massive blockbuster,
paleontologists Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler and mathematician Ian Malcolm are
among a select group chosen to tour an island theme park populated by dinosaurs
created from prehistoric DNA. While the
park's mastermind, billionaire John Hammond, assures everyone that the facility is
safe, they find out otherwise when various
ferocious predators break free and go on
the hunt.
June 27th • Paddington
After a deadly earthquake destroys his
home in Peruvian rainforest, a young bear
makes his way to England in search of a
new home. The bear, dubbed "Paddington"
for the London train station, finds shelter
with the family of Henry and Mary Brown.
Although Paddington's amazement at
urban living soon endears him to the
Browns, someone else has her eye on him:
Taxidermist Millicent Clyde has designs
on the rare bear and his hide.
July 11 • back to the Future 2
In this zany sequel, time-traveling duo
Marty McFly and Dr. Emmett Brown return from saving Marty's future son from
disaster, only to discover their own time
transformed. In this nightmarish version of
Hill Valley, Marty's father has been murdered and Biff Tannen, Marty's nemesis,
has profited. After uncovering the secret to
Biff's success - a sports almanac from the
future, Marty and the Doc embark on a
quest to repair the space-time continuum.
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the classifieds
BUsInesses oPPorTUnITIes
proFitAble business For sAle Lighthouse Antique Mall which has been operating
profitably for the past 7 years is now for sale. 55
booths, currently all rented. High visibility to
Interstate 55 with easy access. For information
call 217-324-6111.
eXCellent loCAtion - this business been
operating profitabley as a resale shop with summer icee drink stand for 18 years but the location
would make it perfect for ANY business. Sits on
high traffic count Route 127 right on main route
through Greenville. Sale includes business, fixtures, building and land. For more information
contact Lester at Bond County Realtors, 618-6644232 or visit www.bondcountyrealtors.com.
Do you hAve the DreAM? Historic
Restaurant, built circa 1875, in Highland, IL for
sale. Turn-key business with friendly ghosts included in price is less than 5 miles from I-70. Serious buyers only can call for more information:
618-277-4400. Ask for Michael Pierceall, BARBERMurphy Group.
property For sAle - industrial or residential site with city utilities. Various plots to choose
from. Two hay crops a year. Virden, IL. Call
217-965-3551. (ufn)
live in the bACk, rent out the
Front or run your own business. 4100 sq ft
lodge type structure with huge stonre fireplace,
recently remodeled interior, large dining area with
bar and kitchen and attached 2 BR/1BA living
quarters with separate entrance on 4 acres m/l near
Lake Carlyle/Keyesport/Hazlet State Park access.
Ample parking for RVs, boats, etc. ENDLESS
POSSIBILITIES! You can’t buy a 2 BR/1BA
home at this location for the price of $127,500
plus you get the bonuses! Call for more information today, 314-346-0516.
hoMes/aPTs For saLe/renT
FurnisheD 1 br ApArMent for rent in
Highland. Full bath, eat-in kitchen, living room.
Inside historic building just one block off the
downtown square. $550/month includes trash,
cable and wi-fi. No smoking, no pets, no exceptions. First and last month’s rent plus security
deposit required. Call 618-654-4711.
rooM For rent - with private bath.
$250/month, includes utilities. Near SIUE in Edwardsville. Female preferred. Call 618-671-0150
for more information. (ufn)
niCe house For A niCe priCe - Well
built 2/3 BR, 2 BA brick ranch. Hardwood floors,
remodeled bathroom, 1958 sq ft. 112 Midway
Ave, Cottage Hills, IL. Good value for $86,900.
Call for appointment. 618-604-9723. (ufn)
house For sAle - Updated and move-in
ready! All new 2 1/2 ton central air, new BR carpet, new windows, new kitchen cabinets, countertops, sink, vinyl floor. New weatherhead (elec
service). Newly finished basement family room,
2nd BR and storage room. Water heater, furnace
& roof not 5 years old. One car garage with workroom, bench & cabinets. Granite City. $56,450
OBO. 618-656-8571 or 618-250-9632.
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1 br ApArtMent for rent. Water/heat/trash
included for $450/month. Security deposit and
1 year lease required. Staunton, 618-444-7222.
2 br ApArtMent for rent with washer/dryer
hookups. Includes water/heat/trash. Security deposit and 1 year lease required. $600/month.
Staunton, 618-444-7222. (UFN)
aUToMoTIve
AluMinuM
CAr
top
CArrier
38” x 27” x 6”, $20, 217-324-3869.
50 Miles per gAllon! 1985 VW Golf
Diesel, 5 speed. in fair condition. All recoreds,
owned sinced 1992. NADA guides pricing
$2175. Serious inquiries only please 217-3243869.
2001 Dodge ram 6cyl 116,000 miles new brakes,
ball joints, bedliner, remote stereo radio.
$2500.00. Call 217-324-5943 leave message.
Chevy 409 engine, complete rebuilt, all new,
Muncie 4-speed, $6,000. Call 618-567-6060.
1985 Chevy silverado 4wD, new built 350 engine with less than 3,000 miles on it! Also features power windows/locks, AM/FM stereo,
tilt/cruise and includes camper shell! Ideal for
farm, daily driving or mudding! Asking $5,000,
call 314-346-0516 or 314-524-9400.
2005 honda 750 shadow, approx. 8000 miles.
With windshield, light cluster bars, rider seat and
back rest, leather saddle bags, whole bike cover.
In good condition. Only $3400. Please call 217710-7957 after 7PM.
2003 handicap Dodge grand Caravan, 56,xxx
miles, $18,500 or best offer. 217-259-6948.
1992 Chevy sports van, 111,xxx miles, $3500
OBO, 217-259-6948. (UFN).
FUrnITUre
Full size sofa 81” x 40” x 32” tall in back.
Very good condition, $150, w17-324-3869.
upholstereD chaise lounge, endsection,
tan/gold. 67” x 37”. Good condition, no stains
or odors. $50, 217-324-3869.
ethan Allen loveseAt plus 2 chairs and a
side table featuring solid oak. Call 618-3770452 (4/15).
For sAle: Small blue/green swivel rocker,
Modern burgundy club chair. Call 217-324-4811
for information. (UFN).
king wood headboard with mirror, 2 years old,
excellent condition. Benld 217-710-3387.
Dining room table with 6 chairs, 1 leaf and
china hutch. $450 OBO. 618-791-8109 or 618791-2025.
AMish MADe walnut wall-mount drop lid
desk 24” x 31” x 7” in Sorento. $200 OBO. 217272-4481.
Leave message if no answer.
oAk trestle tAble with 4 straight and 2
captain chairs, plus 2 leaves to expand to 83”. All
sturdy and solid. Asking $700. 618-656-9388.
anTIQUes/CoLLeCTIBLes
Antique squAre nAils and old redwood
lap siding, remodeled our home and saved over
eight pounds of square nails and a small amount
of the original siding. House was built in 1936.
Would like to find this material a good second
home. Any reasonable offer considered. 618462-5671.
Antique toys wAnteD: private collector
pays cash for old toy trucks, cars, trains, pedal
cars, bicycles, Tonka trucks, etc, pre-1970. Always buying. Please call 618-420-3684 (UFN)
wAnteD to buy: antique pie safe, jelly cupboard, flat and stepback cupboards, dental cabinet and unique antiques. Even if in poor
condition. 618-377-0432 (UFN)
wAnteD to buy... old postcards, photographs, stereoviews, posters, WWII and before
military items, old toys and trains, glass lantern
slides, advertising items, documents, letterheads
and billheads, most any vintage paper items and
ephemera, collections and accumulations okay. If
it is unusual and old I am interested in looking at
it! Please call Mike Finley, 314-524-9400 or 314341-2389, or email: paper-boy@charter.net.
we buy estAtes , full or partial houses,
sheds, barns, etc. Call Village Square Antiques
for
more
information,
618-669-2825,
www.antiquesvillagesquare.com.
Antique Child’s roll top Desk with matching
swivel chair. Excellent condition. Call 217-3244160 for information. (UFN)
Antique walnut Dresser , with lamp shelves and
glove drawers. Antique China Cabinet, tall,
4 doors and 2 small drawers, Both in excellent
condition. Reasonably priced. Call 217-3244811 for information. (UFN).
wAnting to buy WWII, WWI, Korea, and
Vietnam military relics. Cash paid by collector for
uniforms, helmets, medals, swords, leather flight
jackets, scrapbooks, etc. 217 851-3177. (UFN)
wAnting to buy old comic books, magazines and books. Call 314-351-1302. (UFN)
wAnting to buy old records, blues, rock,
jazz. Call 314-821-7466. (UFN)
wAnting to buy OLD Boats, OLD boat
motors, 1900’s to 1960’s, wood or aluminum runabouts, any unusual boats, motors, outboard racing. Cash paid. Call Mark 314-602-5368. (UFN)
wAnteD license plate 1911 Illinois, or ... what
do you have? 618-931-7527.
wAnting to buy Sheet music and records
33 lps, 45 rpm, 78 rpm, must be in very good
shape. Call Jim at 618-304-7188 or 618-6543049. (ufn)
wAnting to buy OLD postcards, Civil War
photos and vintage paper items. Always paying
cash. Call Jerry for details at 618-410-6879, (ufn)
wAnting to buy Sheet music and records
33 lps, 45 rpm, 78 rpm, must be in very good
shape. Call Jim at 618-304-7188 or 618-6543049. (ufn)
Antique ‘eXCello’ brand Mower 1956 reel
mower with 2 HP Briggs motor. Pull start/self
propelled, as is, $150. Call 217-324-3869.
MIsC For saLe
ChilD sliDe pool, 12’. has air inflate
motor and carrying box, $165, 217-324-3869.
little tykes toys several to choose from
and pull wagon, Call 217-324-3869 for more information.
hAnDMADe CustoM birD houses, All
shapes, sizes and prices. For more information
call
217-899-7491,
or
email
eldonandfriends@yahoo.com. Can email photos.
Fruit JAr ColleCtion For sAle
618-259-4621.
lAwn roller - $50, Heated water bucket,
$10, Gun cabinet, $50, 2 dog carriers, 1 XL, $45,
regular $25, Call 618-789-4227 (UFN).
tiMe shAre For sAle - 3 BR in Kissimmee, Florida just 5 minutes from Disneyworld.
Taxes and maintenance fees already paid for
2015, Four 7-day trips coming this year. Don’t
miss out on this unique opportunity. Call 618-6104798 (UFN).
1967 Massey Ferguson 36” riding Mower to
restore - no motor. Deck and transmission okay,
$175. Call 217-324-3869.
new 32’ Aluminum peligro ladder. Used once.
$275. Call 217-965-3551 (UFN)
lawn boy Mower, 2 cycle, self-propelled,
aluminum deck. Parting out $50, 217-324-3869.
42" Front blade for John Deere LX Series Lawn
Tractor. All brackets, Very good condition.
$200.00 217-324-3994.
nAturAl beeF For sAle, sides, split quarters, and 91% lean hamburger patties. No antibiotics or added hormones, pasture/hay fed. Order
at www.backyardbeef.com or 618-973-7699.
Direct tv plus Digital satellite receiver
(Model HDVP2), including remote control, complete with Satellite Dish Antenna, stand and cables. Great for RV application. Includes access
card and owners manual. $150 OBO. Call 618692-6082.
Jerry James 22 ft. utility trailer with all steel
floor and electric brakes. Excellent tires. Each
axle rated for 7000 lbs. Loading ramps included.
Asking $2100 OBO.
Call 618-692-6082.
selmer Alto saxophone, made in USA, with
pearl keys and Bundy case. $500. Leave message
if no answer. 618-659-2061. (UFN)
thane h2o steam Cleaner, for floors or carpets. Very reasonable. Also 3 large red linen
tablecloths, Red Hat hats, memorabilia, door
wreath and t-shirts (size M) - like new. 618-6352477.
Custom teddy bears hand made from your old
fur coats, other articles of clothing, neckties, baby
clothes, quilts, blankets, etc. Perfect for remembering family members, or as gifts. Bears are 5way jointed, glass eyes, hand sewn noses, stuffed
with polyester filling. Sizes and prices vary according to your choices. Samples and pictures on
hand. 25 years experience in bear making.
Located in Alton 618-462-8326.
Find The buzz online at www.thebuzzMonthly.com
sears & roebuck rug loom - 2 harness loom.
$500 OBO. Located in Bunker Hill. Call
217-556-9428. (UFN)
new reD ADult triCyCle (3-wheel)
built special by Workman Cycles of New York, all
steel construction, heavy duty, wide tires. Has
large basket, chrome fenders, mirror, special large
seat and safety flag. Selling because I am unable
to ride. Paid $1200, including assembly and shipping, must have $900 firm. Call 217-532-6298.
If no answer, leave message. (UFN)
JAZZy-seleCt power ChAir, new batteries, new controller, 217-324-3592 (UFN).
Movie posters, cardboard stand-ups and
more for sale. Cleaning out video store! Item and
price list available by emailing: costalotless@
hotmail.com.
Cemetery plots, Roselawn Cemetery, Bethalto.
Complete pkg: 2 lots, opening/closing, vaults,
marker. Asking $10,000. Call 618-830-8187.
1951 Farmall Cub tractor has cultivators, snow
plow, 42” belly mower, disc, one bottom plow,
cycle bar mower, wheel weights and tire chains.
$5000 for all. Call 618-362-6468.
MIsC ads
DAn’s Auto DetAiling AnD Mowing,
I’ll mow your grass for a little cash! Call for
prices, 217-710-6325.
stud service: Long haired German Shepherd,
registered, level-headed and proven. Mt. Olive
636-399-1300.
getting MArrieD? Consider our historic
country chapel for your wedding or even just your
reception. This quaint church sits on 1.87 acres
close to Lake Carlyle and is available for rental
year ‘round. Call 618-654-4711 for more
information/reservations.
Regional artist seeking FeMAle MoDel who
is at least 21 and comfortable in her own skin.
Muse will be well paid for hours worked. Mail
questions and contact information to: Gary Netzler, c/o Body Armor Art & Woodsmithing, 287
Timber Lane, Sorento, IL 62086.
Artists wAnteD to sell their art, especially
looking for stained glass, oils and acrylics. Also
looking for antiques and upscale resale items.
Visit Serendipity Creations, 207 Suppinger #200,
Highland (behind McDonalds) or call 618-6991802.
in neeD oF CAsh? Expert private collector
paying cash for antiques, musical instruments,
GOLD & SILVER jewelry, costume jewelry, old
coins, pocketwatches. Paying top $$$ in CASH.
Just paid one person over $2,000 for old unwanted
broken jewelry. Will travel to you! Call Anthony
at 740-808-4878.
venDors booth spACe available at Wayside Antique Mall, Highway 127 between Hillsboro and Greenville. Call 217-537-3900 for more
information.
wAnteD to buy: antique pie safe, jelly cupboard, flat and stepback cupboards, dental cabinet and unique antiques. Even if in poor
condition. 618-377-0432 (UFN)
wAnteD good used semi box trailer 45’-50’ or
shorter at reasonable price. 217-324-3869.
DAN’s AuTO
DeTAiliNG
AND MOWiNG
217-710-6325
I’ll mow your grass
for a little cash!
Call for prices.
MenDing & Minor AlterAtions done
by Marilan in Staunton. Call 618-635-2102
(UFN)
Discover how to get Free pampered Chef
products call Pam Schaefer, Independent Consultant for The Pampered Chef, at 217-556-9390
or email pschaef4@yahoo.com. (UFN)
german translation service by experience
speaker/translator. Genealogical documents,
church records, letters, diaries, journals, etc. Reasonable rates. Email: zwickau32@yahoo.com.
Diabetic test strips wanted Unexpired, any
type, any brand. Will pay up to $10/box. Call
Ron @217-556-3398. Please leave call back
number. (ufn).
Free
Free deed to lovely Gardens At West Maui,
Hawaii timeshare. For more information call or
text 636-233-1620 in Litchfield, Illinois.
Classifieds for individuals are FREE.
Businesses may advertise in the classifieds
for 50¢ per word, 10 word minimum, and
must be paid in advance unless account is
already established. One exception is Help
Wanted ads - these are free to businesses.
Display ads that run in the classifieds are
placed at the same rate as display ads placed
anywhere within the magazine. Email
to:thebuzzmonthly@yahoo.com.
Can You Give us Our Fur-ever home?
brewer is a boxer mix thought to be
about 6-7 yrs old. He is a special needs pup
as he suffered some sort of trauma along his
spine that caused him to lose some strength
in his back legs. He is still full of life and
loves to run (although he kind of hops) and
play. He is very front end strong and will
need to be taught some basic leash manners,
partnersforpetsil.org.
sAM is a beautiful 7 year old male. His
owner moved away and he was not able to
go. He had a very sheltered, pampered life
for a long time and he is longing to have
that again. He prefers to be the only pet
in a nice quiet home with no young children, where he can kick back and lounge
around. Visit him at the shelter, any afternoon, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Adopt A Pet,
807 Stewart, Benld, 217-835-2538,
www.benldadoptapet.org.
JAsper
is a 4 month old Australian
Shepherd mix with one blue eye! He gets
along great with other dogs, cats and even
house birds! He is 26 pounds right now,
but should be medium to large when full
grown. If you are interested in adopting
you MUST complete an adoption application
at
mcpawscare.org
before
receiving a response on inquiries. Like us
on Facebook!
gregory
is a 3 year old
orange/white domestic shorthair looking for
his forever home. Online adoption applications are on our website at www.Mehs.org.
Metro East Humane Society • 618-656-440
8495 State Rt143 • Edwardsville
OPEN: Mon-Sat • 11:30-5 & Sun • 11:30-3
Partners For Pets
Rescue and Rehab Animal Shelter
Troy, Illinois
(618) 540-PETS (7387)
www.partners4pets.petfinder.com
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Tuesday, June 2
Stretch And Move Exercise Class, 8-9 am every
Tue, Thur and Fri at Main Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main Edwardsville. – Tue, Thu & Fri,
8:00-9:00, $1 suggested Center donation. For
questions on the classes, contact the Community
Center:
618656-0300
or
email
info@mainstcc.org.
Quilting, 9-11 am, every Tuesday at Jarvis Township Senior Citizens Center, 410 Wickliffe St.,
Troy. Quilting for all, beginners through seasoned,
www.troymaryvillecoc.com.
Story Time every Monday and Tuesday at 10 am,
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Glen Carbon Library,
198 S. Main, www.glencarbonlibrary.org.
Sit-n-Sew meets every Tuesday from 10-4. Stay
for an hour or stay all day! Bring your machine
and your UFOs (unfinished objects) Main Street
Mini Mall Quilt Shop, 124 E. Main, Staunton,
618-635-5509, minimallquiltshop@yahoo.com.
Bingo every Tuesday and Friday, 1-3 pm, Main
Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main,
Edwardsville,
618-656-0300
or
info@
mainstcc.org, www.mainstreetcc.org.
The Women's Ministry Center, 555 E. Bethalto
Dr in Bethalto has a free craft class for ladies that
meets at 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information call 618-803-9078 or email wuic@
charter.net.
Sew and Show Stitchers meet the first Tuesday of
every month at 6 pm at St. Paul's Lutheran
Church, 103 N. Main, Hillsboro.
Craft Beer Night, the first Tuesday of every
month, 6 pm, at Milo’s Cigars and More, Hwy
159 Maryville, 618-288-1343, www.milostr.com.
Emotions Anonymous meets every Tuesday at 6
pm at the Louis Latzer Library, 1001 9th Street,
Highland (Contact Jackie at 618-654-9351 or
email: 16bjschu@email) and at 6 pm at the Locust
Street Resource Center in Carlinville (Contact
Larry Madorin, madorin@frontiernet.net or 217272-4560). Free and open to anyone in need of
emotional support for any reason.
Grief Support Group, 6:30 pm, No fee and no registration needed. Topics include how to better understand the grieving process, developing coping
skills, improving communication and stress management. For anyone that has experienced a loss
of any kind. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday
of every month at the First Baptist Church of
Litchfield, Harrison Street entrance. For more information, call Joyce Weatherford, RN/Case Manager at St . Francis Hospital, head of the support
group, at 217-324-8544.
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Dr in Bethalto hosts a "I'm Not Good Enough"
class at 6:30 pm every Tuesday. These classes are
free and for women only. Please call to preregister. For more information call 618-803-9078 or
email wuic@charter.net.
Amvets Monthly Meeting, 7 pm, Repeats
monthly on 1st Tuesday of every month until
9‑02‑2014. Amvets Auxiliary 204, 1711 Kennedy
Dr. Madison, IL. Interested in becoming a member? Please contact Carolyn at 618-444-5069 or
by email at cjg3028@charter.net or Dixie at 9729892 or bigmom47@att.net,
www.granitecity.illinois.gov.
Coal Country Chamber of FREE Commerce Summer Concert Series: Scrap Iron and Gold (Blugrass, Gospel, Irish) held every Tuesday through
July 28 under the pavilion at Benld City Park, 78:30 pm. Concessions include hot dogs, big smokies, Italian beef, soda, water and strawberry
shortcake with icecream! Bring a lawn chair and
enjoy, www.coalcountrychamber.com.
Wednesday, June 3
Duplicate Bridge every Wednesday, 9 am to
noon, Main Street Community Center, 1003 N.
Main,
Edwardsville,
618-656-0300
or
info@mainstcc.org, www.mainstreetcc.org.
Quilt Club meets the Wednesday of every month
at 10 am and 7 pm. Admission of $1 to attend this
educational show-and-tell group event includes
free pattern. Main Street Mini Mall Quilt Shop,
124 East Main, Staunton, 618-635-5509, email:
minimallquiltshop@yahoo.com.
Dance Fitness Exercise Class, every Wednesday,
1-2 pm. $5/session (First visit FREE) Main
Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main, Edwardsville. 618-656-0300, or by email at
info@mainstcc.org.
Alton FArMers & ArtisAns MArket,
every Wednesday 4-7 pm, and every Saturday
8-noon at the corner of Landmarks Blvd (US Hwy
67) and Henry Street. Activities and entertainment
offered every Saturday, www.altonmainstreet.org.
Story Time every Wednesday at 6:30 pm plus
every Monday and Tuesday at 10 am. Glen
Carbon Library, 198 S. Main,
www.glencarbonlibrary.org.
United Way's Southwest Illinois Division. Additional company sponsorship opportunities are
available. Register online or call 618-258-9800,
www.stl.unitedway.org/purse.
Lions Club Bingo, 7 pm, every Wednesday at
Trimor Bingo Hall 3701 Nameoki Rd, 618-8777771. We play 27 games including 3-$500 bingo
games, 2-$500 raffle games, and 4-$1000 raffle
games. Our mission is to assist folks in Pontoon
Beach, Mitchell, Granite City, Madison and
Venice who have sight & hearing problems,
www. granitecity.illinois.gov.
Craft Beer Night, the 1st Thursday of each month,
6 pm, Milo’s Cigars & More, 2921 N. Center St
(Route 159), Maryville, 618-288-1343,
www.milostr.com.
Thursday, June 4
questions on the classes, call 618656-0300 or
email info@mainstcc.org.
Birding with Friends, 8-10 am, Watershed Nature
Center, 1591 Tower Avenue, Edwardsville/ WNC
members free, all others $5. Local birding experts
lead a morning walk searching for bird species
along the 1 mile loop trail,
www.watershednaturecenter.com.
Bible Study each Thursday 9 am @ the home of
Teresa Abert. Ladies in the area are welcome to
come for bible study, prayer time and fellowship.
Teresa Abert, 208 N.Duncan Street, Marine.
Email teresaabert@gmail.com or call 618-5312746 for more information, facebook.com/
teresakayabert.
Write Your Own Story class, 10 am (for 1 hour)
every Thursday through November 15. You can
start any time and attend as many classes as you
like ($1/class) but the more you attend, the more
content you will have for your book. At the end
of the classes the books will be compiled for duplication and binding. The books will make special holiday gifts. Please bring a spiral-bound
notebook and a pen/pencil - or a laptop computer.
Duplication and binding will be voluntary. Main
Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main St, Edwardsville. Email: info@mainstcc.org or call
618-656-0300 for more info. www.mainstcc.org.
Alateen Meeting, every Wednesday at 5:30 pm,
Brighton Municipal Bldg, 206 S. Main, Brighton.
For young people whose lives have been affected
by someone who has a drinking problem. No
fees, no membership. For more information call
618-463-2429 or 618-406-9530.
Play Pinochle every Monday, from 12:30- 3 pm
and every Thursday from 12-3 pm. All are welcome! Main Street Community Center, 1003 N.
Main,
Edwardsville,
618-656-0300
or
Jazzercise Classes every Monday and Wednesday,
5:30 pm and every Saturday, 8:30 am. Main Street
Community Center, 1003 N. Main, Edwardsville.
See instructor for fees. Call 618-656-0300 for
more information or email info@mainstcc.org.
Power of the Purse, 5:30-7:30 pm. A fabulous
ladies’ night out with delicious food, drinks, a
silent and live purse auction and a fashion showcase of designer handbags modeled by local wellknown men. Held in the Leclare Room at Lewis
and Clark Community College's - N.O. Nelson
Campus. $25/person, with proceeds benefitting
Alateen Meeting, every Thursday, 7-8 pm, First
Christian Church, 310 S. Main, Edwardsville. For
young people whose lives have been affected by
someone who has a drinking problem. No fees,
no membership. For more information call 618463-2429 or 618-406-9530.
Police Bingo, every Thursday night, starts at 7 pm.
No games under $110. Paper cards & mates, full
snack bar, bing supplies, no smoking, plenty of
parking. Proceeds benefit the programs supported
by the Granite City Police Dept including youth
athletics. Knights of Columbus Hall, 425 Old
Alton Road, Granite City. granitecity.illinois.gov.
The Women's Ministry Center has a walking
group for ladies that meets at 6 p.m. every Thursday at Steve Bryant Park (Culp Lane Park) 4300
Culp Lane in For more information call 618-8039078 or email wuic@charter.net.
Open Play at Riverbend Community Center, 200
W. 3rd St, Alton, every Thurs & Fri Night from 610 pm. Open to members and non-members. Just
$5 a person or $15 a family. Members get in Free
on Thursdays! Come for dinner at Prinvicalli's
Cafe located on the second floor of the community
center and then watch a movie or play games all
night! All ages welcome. For more information
contact John at 618-465-9850, email communitycenter@riverbender.com or visit
www.riverbender.com/communitycenter.
Troy Historical Society Annual Banquet, 6:30 pm,
Tri-Township Library in Troy. The evening will
begin with a dinner, a short meeting, and installation of officers with entertainment by Barbara
Kay, with a hilarious and entertaining portrayal of
Annie Oakley. $20/person. RSVP to Mae at 618667-6662 or dazemael@juno.com, www.troymaryvillecoc.com.
Junior Friends Of The Glen Carbon Library, 6:30
pm. the first Thursday of the month. Visit the
Youth Services Department to sign up. Glen
Carbon Library, 198 S. Main, Glen Carbon,
www.glencarbonlibrary.org
Dr. Bethalto, hosts a Girl Talk fellowship and support group for ladies only on the 1st and 4th
Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Linda at 618-803-9078 or
wuic@charter.net.
FREE SQUARE DANCE LESSON, 7-9 pm with
Hoedowners Square Dance Club. Wood River
Roundhouse, 633 N. Wood River Ave, Wood
River (Roundhouse entrance and parking lot are
located on Whitelaw Ave near Aquatic Center).
Held every Thursday, starting 2nd week classes
will be just $5/person. Contact Bo or Agnes
Smith for more info, 618-288-9838, email:
fsemith@aol.com. www.hoedowners.com.
Emotions Anonymous 12 Steps for Christians
meets every Thursday at 7 pm at the St. Paul
Lutheran Church on the frontage road 2 miles
north of Hamel. Free and open to anyone in need
of emotional support for any reason. Contact
Larry Madorin, madorin@frontiernet.net or
217-272 -4560.
Lions Club Bingo, 7 pm. Trimor Bingo Hall, 3701
Nameoki Rd, Granite City. We play 27 games including 3-$500 bingo games, 2-$500 raffle games,
and 4-$1000 raffle games. Our mission is to assist
folks in Pontoon Beach, Mitchell, Granite City,
Madison and Venice who have sight & hearing
problems. www.granitecity.illinois.gov.
The Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main in Edwardsville
will show the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at
7:30 pm, www.wildeytheatre.com.
Musical Guests Mr T and the House Shakers at
Music Under the Stars, held every Thursday at
7:30 pm (through Aug 27) at Centennial Pavilion
in Wilson Park, Granite City,
www.granitecitygossip.com.
Free Concert by Alton Muny Band: Riverfront
Park, Landmarks Blvd, Alton, 8 pm. Enjoy concert band music, which includes marches, concert
pieces, popular tunes, and novelty numbers. These
concerts are family friendly, FREE and open to
the public. Held every Thursday through July,
www.visitalton.com.
Friday, June 5
Tri-Township Public Library Book Sale, 9-1, TriTownship Public Library, 208 S. Main St, Troy,
Euchre is played the first Friday of every month
9:30-11:30, Main Street Community Center, 1003
N. Main, Edwardsville, 618-656-0300 or
Peanut Butter & Jam Festival, 11:30-1 pm, Highland Downtown Square. Enjoy your lunch hour
on the historic downtown Square. Both kids and
adults will enjoy the free outdoor entertainment,
PB&J sandwiches and popcorn. Local vendors
also available to purchase other lunchtime favorites. Entertainment by: Steve "Elvis" Brandes,
www.highlandillinois.com.
Blood Drive, 12-4 pm, First National Bank,
304 Bargraves Blvd, Troy, troymaryvillecoc.com.
Street Community Center, 1003 N. Main, Edwardsville, 618-656-0300 or info@mainstcc.org,
www.mainstreetcc.org.
Fish Fry every Friday - 5-7 pm, 9 oz catfish filet,
fries, slaw, and dessert/$7.00, fish sandwich/
$4.00. Carryouts available for 25¢ extra. VFW
Post 3912, 215 W. Ryder, Litchfield.
Fish Fry, 4-8 pm, Choice of Fried Cod, Catfish,
Jack Salmon and Baked Salmon or Tilapia, Cod
cut ups, Shrimp and Chicken Strips. Dinners include 2 sides: choice of cole slaw, potato salad,
french fries, macaroni and cheese, baked beans,
hushpuppies, mushrooms and onion rings. Eat in
or carryout. 618-667-8387. Troy VFW, Troy,
Friday Night Fish Fry, 5-8 pm, every Friday at
V.F.W. Post 1300, 3401 Century Dr, Granite City.
Kitchen open to the public- Eat in, call in and
carry out. Cod, fried shrimp, jack salmon &
chicken strips. Plate includes 2 sides for $7.50,
Sandwiches are $5. Catfish fillets plates include
2 sides for $8, Sandwiches are $5.50, www.granitecity.illinois.gov.
Car Cruise In, Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower,
435 Confluence Tower Drive, Hartford, 5-7 pm.
Bring your classic, antique or just plain cool car
to the Confluence Tower for an evening Car
Cruise In. The first 50 cars to register will receive
a commemorative souvenir and a free tour of the
Tower. Food vendors will be on hand. Call 618251-9101 or visit www.ConfluenceTower.com.
Eagles Bingo, 7 pm, every Friday and Saturday
at Tri-mor Bingo Center, 3701 Nameoki Rd,
Granite City. Great Prizes and great fun!
W. 3rd St, Alton, every Thurs & Fri Night from
6-10 pm. Open to members and non-members.
Just $5 a person or $15 a family. Members get in
Free on Thursdays! Come for dinner at Prinvicalli's Cafe located on the second floor of the
community center and then watch a movie or play
games all night! All ages welcome. For more information contact John at 618-465-9850, email
communitycenter@riverbender.com or visit
Wood River Bike Ramble, 7 pm, Roundhouse at
Central Park, 633 Wood River Ave, Wood River.
Parents and children will be able to participate.
Line up is at 7 p.m. and the ride begins at 7:30
p.m. Directly following the ride there will be a
movie in Central Park. Register at the Roundhouse or City Hall. $3 per person or $6 per family.
Entry fee includes a t-shirt, bike light and refreshments.For more information call, 618-251-3130,
www.visitalton.com.
Hillsboro Free Summer Concert Series present
Clockwork (acoustically infused rock), 7 pm,
Sherwood Forest Campgrounds, 920 City Lake
Road,
Hillsboro,
www.facebook.com/
HillsboroSummerConcertSeries
Ring of Honor Wrestling, 7:30 pm at Gateway
Center, 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville. Tickets
start at $20. Reserved ringside seating is also
available, www.rohwrestling.com.
Fri, June 5-sat, June 6
Annual Jakey in June Bar-B-Que Cook Off, 108
N Douglas St, St Jacob. Competing BBQ Teams
will sell their delicious BBQ. Friday from 6pm
until it's gone. and Saturday from 4pm until it's
gone. Kids-Q BBQ Cook-Off Saturday at 4:30pm.
Wine and Beer Garden, Live bands, and more,
www.jakeyinjune.com.
Fri, June 5-sun, June 7
33rd Annual Black Diamond Days, Gillespie,
www.coalcountrychamber.com.
International Horseradish Festival - Live music,
food booths, root toss, root golf, root sacking contests, craft fair, Bloody Mary contest, Little Miss
Horseradish Festival Pageant, horseradish recipe
contest, children's area, the annual Horseradish
Root Derby and much more, at Woodland Park in
Collinsville, www.horseradishfestival.com.
saturday, June 6
Annual Tour De Cure Bike Ride, Alton Riverfront
Amphitheater, #1 Henry Street, Alton. Check-In
Time begins at 6 am, Longer rides start at 7 am
with the shorter rides starting at 10 am. Travel
along the Great River Road, flat & moderately
hilly country roads on routes of 16, 30, 50, and
100 miles crossing ferries and bridges. There will
be support vehicles patrolling the routes and
stocked rest stops every 9 to 12 miles. Following
the ride all cyclists enjoy complimentary lunch,
live music and free admission into Raging Rivers
Water Park! Registration fee and minimum fund
raising required. For more information call 1-888DIABETES, www.greatriverroad.com.
FArMers MArket, every Saturday, 8-noon,
parking lot of Peacock Bakery, 817 Ninth Street,
Highland. Free space for vendors, new vendors
welcome. Call 618-654-4711 for information.
every Saturday 8-noon and every Wednesday 47 pm, at the corner of Landmarks Blvd (US Hwy
Heartland Prairie Restoration Day, 9-Noon, at the
located off of Rt. 140, across from Gordon Moore
Park in Alton.Volunteers help remove invasive
plants and shrubs. Be sure to wear protective
clothing and sturdy shoes, bring gloves, water,
clippers or loppers if you have them. Lght lunch
provided. Call 618-466-9930 with any questions,
www.thenatureinstituteorg.
Annual Special Event-Free Nature & Culture
Hike, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, 130
Ramey Street, Collinsville, 9:30 am - 1 pm. Three
mile hike with an archaeologist and a naturalist
through various habitats. Learn about the cultural
and natural resources, excavation results, and native uses of plants of Cahokia Mounds. Canceled
in case of rain. For more information call 618346-5160, www.greatriverroad.com.
Saturday Story Time, every Saturday at 10:30 am.
Interactive program of stories, crafts, songs and
fun for all ages. No registration required.
Maryville Community Library, 8 Schiber Court,
Maryville, www.maryville.lib.il.us.
Troy VFW Steak Fry, 5-8 pm, every second Saturday of the month. Menu includes a 12 oz. New
York Strip or Ribeye Steak ($12), 8 pc. Butterfly
Shrimp ($8), 6 pc. Chicken Strips ($7). Entree includes hand-cut fries, baked potato or onion rings
and salad with ranch or italian dressing. VFW
Hall , 123 W. Market St, Troy., www.troycoc.com.
The Not So Newlywed Game and Dinner, starting
at 5:30 pm at Magnolias Restaurant, 531 S. West
Street, Carlinville. For couples of all ages (21 and
up), newlywed or not. Adult themed, prizes
awarded, reservations required,
www.Magnolias531.com.
live MusiC: Ken Martin, The Winery at Shale
Lake, 1499 Washington Avenue, Williamson,
www.shalewine.com.
Alateen Meeting, every Saturday, 8-9 pm, Gillespie Library, 201 W. Chestnut (side door). For
young people (ages 9-19) whose lives have been
affected by someone who has a drinking problem.
No fees, no membership. For more information
call 618-463-2429 or 618-406-9530.
Riverbend Paranormal Meet & Greet and Investigation, 7 pm - 2 am, Mineral Springs Haunted
Tours, 301 E. Broadway Alton,. Includes light refreshments. Bring cameras, recorders,
flashlights, any ghost hunting equipment you have.
$50/person, mineralspringshauntedtours.com.
sunday, June 7
SUNDAY FLEA MARKET, Carlinville Plaza,
8-3.
Free admission and free parking,
www.facebook.com/It Is What It Is.
Macoupin County Historical Society picnic/
potluck meeting, 12:30 pm, featuring ceramic
artist, Bob Sancamper. Macoupin County Historical Society Grounds, 920 Breckenridge,
Carlinville. For more information email
pasims@royell.org.
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Sewing Circle, 1-3 p.m. Free (meets each month
on the second and fourth Sunday.) Bring any
period sewing or needlecraft project to share
and/or work on in a relaxed setting. Period
sewing instruction and help are available to those
wanting to advance their skills in the production
of period garments. Both ladies and gentlemen
are welcome to participate. This is an informal
gathering to share skills, ideas, and new information. The Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House,
409 S. Buchanan, Edwardsville,
www.stephensonhouse.org.
Guided Bluebird Walk, 2-4 pm, Stoecklin’s Orchard, 1709 Ayers Road, Donnellson. FREE, 618664-1015.
Old Country and Bluegrass Music Jam, every
Sunday, 5-9 pm. All artists welcome, all audiences welcome. Millersburg General Store, 613
Route 143, Millersburg. 618-669-2155.
live MusiC: Miss Jubilee (Hot Jazz and
Swing), 7:30-9:30 pm, Free Admission. Bobby’s
Frozen Custard, Route 159, Maryville,
www.bobbysfrozencustard.com.
Monday, June 8
Restoration Mondays, 9-11, every Monday
through August at the Watershed Nature Center,
1591 Tower Avenue, Edwardsville. Volunteers
help improve Watershed’s local habitats. Long
pants, sturdy shoes required, and long sleeves recommended. Bring gloves & loppers if you have
them. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by
an adult and all minors under 18 must have a
waiver signed by a parent/guardian. Call 618-6927578 with any questions,
Main,
Edwardsville,
618-656-0300
or
Bingo every Monday - doors open at 5:30, bingo
starts at 7 pm. Food and drink available. VFW
Dr in Bethalto hosts a "How We Love" class
every Monday evening at 6 pm. Classes are free
and for women only. Please preregister. For more
information call 618-803-9078 or email
wuic@charter.net.
Tales for Tails every Monday night from 6-7 pm.
Students in grades K-5 can practice reading to a
furry friend. At the Niedringhaus School, corner
of 29th and State. For more information call 618452-6238 or visit www.smrld.org.
S.T.A.R.S. With Dogs, 6-7 pm. Read your favorite
stories to CHAMP therapy dogs the second Monday of every month. This event pairs dogs with
both emerging readers and readers who love to
read to dogs. Registration is required and available
online. Glen Carbon Library, 198 S. Main,
Dr in Bethalto hosts a Teen Talk for teen girls on
the 2nd Monday of the month at 6 pm. For more
information, call
618-803-9078 or email
wuic@charter.net.
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Dr. Bethalto, hosts a Surviving Grief Group every
Monday evening at 6 p.m.For more information
call 618-803-9078 or email wuic@charter.net.
Emotions Anonymous meets every Monday night
at 8 pm at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 504
North 7th St, New Douglas. Free and open to
anyone in need of emotional support for any reason. Contact Larry Madorin, madorin@frontiernet.net or 217-272 -4560.
Mon, June 8-Fri, June 12
“Weird Animals” Vacation Bible School at Southside Church (500 South Illinois Avenue, Litchfield) from 6-8 pm each evening for children ages
4-completion of 12th grade. Registration 5:30 –
5:45 each evening. Children with perfect attendance will be entered into a drawing for a cash
prize. Friends and family members are invited to
a Closing Celebration on Friday, June 12th at 7
pm. To pre-register or for more information, contact Aimee (217-246-6438), Shannon (217-3130342), or e-mail southsidech@consolidated.net.
Tuesday, June 9
www.troymaryvillecoc.com
Collinsville Area Women's Connection " W I S H
UPON A STAR." 12:15 to 2:00PM. Gateway
Center, Collinsville. Debi Mitchell will reveal
some fun and unique ideas for multi-generational
travel, including hints for making magical memories with your family. Lula Minor from Moline,
IL will share how she found hope in spite of several traumatic events in her life. $15.00 Ticket-includes a delicious meal, beverages, program and
gratuity. Reservations necessary-Must be honored
or cancelled. Please call Barbara @ 618-344-7967
or Mavis @ 618-307-5579. ALL WOMEN ARE
INVITED TO ATTEND, www.Stonecroft.org.
Edwardsville,
618-656-0300
or
charter.net.
Alzheimer’s Support Group, 1:30-3:00 pm, St.
John’s Community Care located at 222 Goethe
Street in Collinsville. Join others dealing with dementia and memory loss. Sessions are held the
2nd Tuesday of each month. Complimentary care
for loved ones available with reservation.
Call 618-344-5008.
Free Guided Prairie Walks at Heartland Prairie at
Gordon Moore Park, Route 140, Alton, 5:307 pm, the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month
April-October. Less than 0.01% of Illinois' original 21 million acres of prairie remains in isolated
patches around the state. One such place is the 27
acre tall grass Heartland Prairie on the north side
of Gordon Moore Park. Tour guides will lead you
along the trails and help you identify a variety of
wildflowers and grasses including Rosinweed,
Purple and Grayhead Coneflowers, Flat-topped
Spurge, Blazing Star, Partridge Pea, Rattlesnake
Master, and a variety of sunflowers. The Heartland Prairie is always open during park hours and
hosts nine species of native prairie grasses and
150 prairie wildflowers that are native to Madison
County and surrounding Illinois counties. The
wildflowers bloom at different parts of the year
guaranteeing a different show for repeat visitors.
If you want to see wildflowers this is the place to
visit! Wear comfortable shoes for this half-mile
walk, and don’t forget to bring your camera and
binoculars! For more information call 618-4669930, www.thenatureinstitute.org.
Book Club For Adults, held 2nd Tuesday of every
month, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Night Road by Kristin
Hannah. Join the book club on the second Tuesday
of each month. New members are always welcome, and it is not necessary to attend every meeting. Books are provided at the Help Desk, so stop
in for the next selection! Glen Carbon Library,
198 S. Main St, Glen Carbon.
Coal Country Chamber of FREE Commerce Summer Concert Series: Dixie Dudes & Dance Band
(40s and 50s Dixieland Style) held every Tuesday
through July 28 under the pavilion at Benld City
Park, 7-8:30 pm. Concessions include hot dogs,
big smokies, Italian beef, soda, water and strawberry shortcake with icecream! Bring a lawn chair
and enjoy, www.coalcountrychamber.com.
Wednesday, June 10
Main,
Edwardsville,
618-656-0300
or
Knee-High Naturalist @ The Nature Institute,
2213 S. Levis Lane, Godfrey. Morning session,
10-11 am, Afternoon Session, 1-2 pm. A nature
program just for the little ones, 3-5 years old. The
group meets the second Wednesday of every
month (Sept-Nov & Jan-April) at Talahi Lodge.
Young naturalists go on an interpretive hike (as
weather permits), enjoy a craft and snack, and get
to take home a book at the end of the day. Parents
must register by phone no later than the Friday before the Wednesday sessions. The cost is $5 per
child, which can be paid when you arrive. Walkins cannot be accommodated. Older siblings are
welcome to attend, but may not be able to participate in all activities. To register, or for questions,
please call 618- 466-9930 or email info@ The
NatureInstitute.org, www.thenatureinstitute.org.
info@mainstcc.org.
every Wednesday 4-7 pm, and every Saturday 8noon at the corner of Landmarks Blvd (US Hwy
618-463-2429 or 618-406-9530.
Family Caregiver Support Group, 5:30 -7:00 pm,
St. John’s Community Care located at 222 Goethe
Street in Collinsville. This support group is intended for family caregivers caring for loved ones
with any type of disability. Light complimentary
dinner. Session held the 2nd Wednesday of every
month. Complimentary care for loved ones is
available with a reservation. Call 618-344-5008,
Carbon Library, 198 S. Main, www.glencarbon
library.org.
Thursday, June 11
Center:
618656-0300
or
email
info@mainstcc.org.
Bible Study each Thursday 9am @ the home of
teresakayabert.
Main,
Edwardsville,
618-656-0300
or
Cafe located on the second floor of the community
center and then watch a movie or play games all
night! All ages welcome. For more information
contact John at 618-465-9850, email communitycenter@riverbender.com or visit www.riverbender.com/communitycenter.
no membership. For more information call
618-463-2429 or 618-406-9530.
Police Bingo, every Thursday night, starts at
7 pm. No games under $110. Paper cards &
mates, full snack bar, bing supplies, no smoking,
plenty of parking. Proceeds benefit the programs
supported by the Granite City Police Dept including youth athletics. Knights of Columbus Hall,
425 Old Alton Road, Granite City.
217-272 -4560.
Musical guests Ed and Friends at Music Under the
Stars, held every Thursday at 7:30 pm (through
Aug 27) at Centennial Pavilion in Wilson Park,
Granite City, www.granitecitygossip.com.
www.visitalton.com.
Thurs, June 11-sat, June 13
Summer Tent Sale, 3 days only at Lula Bells, 519
S. State Street, Jerseyville. Thurs, 10-5, Fri, 105, Sat, 10-2, www.facebook.com/Lula Bells.
Friday, June 12
Story Telling in the Treehouse at the Watershed
Nature Center, 1591 Tower Ave, Edwardsville,
9:30 am. Ike Day, former Librarian for the City
of Edwardsville, leads pre-schoolers through a
wonderful story telling time in the treehouse at the
Watershed. Children will learn about nature
through
exploring
and
story
telling,
Bridge the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month,
noon-3 pm, Main Street Community Center, 1003
2 sides for $8, Sandwiches are $5.50,
Cosmic Bingo, 7 pm, Knights of Columbus Hall,
12454 IL 143, Highland. $20/person in advance,
$25/door. Price includes 6 bingo cards, cosmic
dabber and cosmic hat. DJ, Music, fun - Must be
18 or older to attend. Proceeds benefit Metro East
Humane Society. Call Anne at 618-656-4405 for
more information.
Eagles Bingo, 7 pm, every Friday, until
5‑30‑2014. Tri-mor Bingo Center, 3701 Nameoki
Rd, Granite City. Great Prizes and great fun!
Downtown Days, 11 am-10 pm, in downtown
Troy. A day of fun for the whole family. Enjoy the
Walldogs painting, kids' games, beverages, food,
vendor booths, a public service vehicle show, a
sidewalk chalk art contest, Office Olympics and
more, www.troycoc.com.
Lego Club, 1-3 pm the 2nd Saturday of every
month at the Glen Carbon Library, 198 S. Main,
Raptor Awareness Show, 2 pm, Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site, 130 Ramey Street,
Collinsville. The World Bird Sanctuary of St.
Louis brings live birds of prey and teaches about
habitats, differences and similarities between eagles, hawks, owls, falcons, buzzards, and others.
Features a live flight over the heads of the audience. Free - no admittance after show begins. For
information
call
618-346-5160.
more
www.greatriverroad.com.
RiverBender.com Community Center Kids Night
Out, the 2nd Saturday of every month, 200 W. 3rd
Street, Alton, 6-9 pm. The program will give parents the opportunity to take the night off with their
2nd-5th graders and concentrate for those hours
on themselves. With all the amenities of the facility the children are sure to have a great time. Admission is $10.00 per child, if registered in
advance, or $15.00 at the door. Larger families (3
or more children) may call in advance for special
rates. Price includes dinner, movie, and various
age appropriate activities. Additional concessions
will be available for purchase. For additional information call 618-465-9850 ext. 212, email com-
munitycenter@riverbender.com
or
visit
www.riverbender.com/ communitycenter and
follow the “events” tab.
live MusiC: Ridin’ Shotgun, 6 pm, The Winery at Shale Lake, 1499 Washington Avenue,
Williamson, www.shalewine.com.
call 618-463-2429 or 618-406-9530.
FREE - Movies on Main: Jurassic Park, starts at
dusk, parking lot at Main and Seminary in
Collinsville, www.uptowncollinsville.com.
Feed the Need Concert featuring Alison Krauss &
Union Station, 7 pm, Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton. Opening act
will be The Harmans. Funds raised from this
event allows Senior Services to continue to deliver a hot nutritious meals to over 700 homebound seniors throughout Madison and St. Clair
counties each day. Tickets $40 Lawn Seats,
www.riverfrontamphitheater.com.
live MusiC: John Paul Keith and 145’s (National Act from Memphis - Pop, Rock Twang),
7:30-9:30 pm, Free Admission. Bobby’s Frozen
Custard, Route 159, Maryville,
Movies in the Park: Big Hero 6, 8 pm, Glazebrook
Park, 1401 Stamper Lane, Godfrey. Bring your
chairs and blankets to sit on and stop by the concession stand for cool treats, popcorn and glow
necklaces. The first 50 visitors to each movie will
receive a free giveaway, www. godfreyil.org.
Friday, June 12-sunday, June 14 Annual
Picnic for St. Elizabeth Parish, 2300 Pontoon
Road, Granite City. Friday features a fish fry from
4 to 7 pm, Saturday features pigs 'n blanket from
4 to 7 pm, and on Sunday there’s all you can eat
chicken dinner from noon to 6 pm. All three days
features carnival rides, food, bingo, kids’ activities, and live entertainment. For more information
call 618-877-3300, www.greatriverroad.com.
Annual Schweizerfest, Downtown Highland: Friday: 7 pm - Midnight, Saturday: Noon - Midnight,
Sunday: Noon - 11 pm. There will be a huge assortment of foods, beverages, rides, & games on
Saturday and Sunday. Parade on Saturday and
Sunday evenings at 5 pm. Live band for Friday
night with beer, soda, and brats available. For info
saturday, June 13
Elbon Shrine Club Wingfest, 10-5, Duda Garden,
205 N Union St, Staunton. Live music plus Food
& Drinks available for purchase,
www.stauntonil.com.
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Haunted Walking Tour, 7-11 pm, Mineral Springs
Haunted Tours, 301 East Broadway Alton.
$35/person includes light refreshments. Bring
cameras, recorders, flashlights, and any ghost
hunting equipment you may have,
www.mineralspringshauntedtours.com.
Surf’s Up - America’s Premier Beach Boys Party
Band, 8 pm, Wildey Theatre, 252 N. Main,
Edwardsville, www.wildeytheatre.com.
sat, June 13-sun, June 14
ILLINOIS ROUTE 66 BLUE CARPET CORRIDOR, festivals, live entertainment, children's activities, classic cars, flea markets, historic tours
and exhibits, cook-offs, food vendors, mural unveilings, photo ops, Route 66 attractions, and
more in 19 communities - Chatham, Auburn,
Thayer, Virden, Girard, Nilwood, Carlinville,
Gillespie, Benld, Staunton, Hamel, Edwardsville,
Litchfield, Mt. Olive, Williamson, Livingston,
Troy, Glen Carbon, and Collinsville. A weekend
of fun for the whole family! il66bcc@gmail.com
www.bluecarpetcorridor.org.
VIRDEN’S BLUE CARPET CORRIDOR
FESTIVAL with over 50 vendors on the downtown square plus live music, book signing by
Hobo Jack, as seen on The American Pickers, Andrews Family Magic Show, The Bruley Boot
Scooters, Elvis Himselvis, Route 66 Musicians
Reunion and more! For more information visit,
Gillespie Blue Carpet Corridor Festival includes
City Wide Yard sales, Sat 8-2, Sun 8-noon. Maps
available at Casey’s and Furniture Rescue,
sat, June 13-Wed, June 17
Vacation Bible School, United Methodist Church,
07 Edwardsville Rd, Troy. Held 9:00 am 11:30 am
each day. The program is for youth Pre-K through
5th grade. For more information, call the church
618-667-6241 or visit www.troyumc.org/ministries/children-ministry/vbs, www.troycoc.com.
sunday, June 14
Father's Day Car Show, 8 am , Lindendale Park,
Highland. The Southern Illinois Street Rod Association will hold its 41st annual Father's Day Run
car show with approximately 200 cars and motorcycles from 1972 and older on display. There will
also be entertainment and food stand,
All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show, 8-4, downtown
Alton. Classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles will
be displayed on West 3rd, State and Belle Streets.
Come out for the autos and stay for the music.
There will be a great DJ all morning and a live
blues band in the afternoon. Incredible food, merchant sidewalk sale and 50-50 drawing. Call 618463-1016 for information, www.visitalton.com.
Litchfield Pickers Market, 9-3 the 2nd Saturday
of every month through October, downtown
Litchfield. Vintage, antique, collectible and repurposed items for sale, www.VisitLitchfield.com.
Open House at Fit-to-Go Fitness, 502 East
Edwards, Litchfield, 11-4. Special sign up rates,
tours, and more, www.fittogofitness.com.
Annual Pride, Inc. Home & Garden Tour, Alton,
12-5 pm. Beautiful local homes and gardens in
Alton and Godfrey are put on display for this popular event. A local historic site is usually included
on this self-guided tour. The Pride, Inc. Garden
Tour features a rare look at local gardens that
would otherwise be private. The tour, which has
been a part of late spring in Alton since 1989,
raises money for Pride, Inc. to continue doing
beautification work throughout the area. $12/person, children 5 and under are free. Call 618-4672375 for information, www.greatriverroad.com.
Route 143, Millersburg (E. Pierron). 618-6692155.
live MusiC: The Catapults (Blues, Rock,
Funk), 7:30-9:30 pm, Free Admission. Bobby’s
Frozen Custard, Route 159, Maryville,
sunday, June 14-Thurs, June 18
Vacation Bible School, 6-9 pm, Grace Church
East Campus, 4701 Illinois Route 111, Granite
City, Call 618-709-2824,
www.granitecitygossip.com.
Monday, June 15
waiver signed by a parent/guardian. Call 618-6927578 with questions, watershednaturecenter.com.
NARFE Alton Chapter 575 will hold their
monthly
meeting
at
the
Senior
Services Plus Center, 2603 Rodgers Ave.in Alton.
11-12, Lunch in the School Room Grill, 12-1,
Business meeting in the Conference Room. President's report of the recent State NARFE meeting
in Springfield. Questions: Call 618 377 1242.
Main,
Edwardsville,
618-656-0300
or
wuic@charter.net.
of 29th and State. For more information call
618-452-6238 or visit www.smrld.org.
Flag Day Celebration, noon-5 pm, Lewis & Clark
Confluence Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Drive,
Hartford. Boy Scouts from Ss Peter and Paul
Troop 16 will decorate the entrance to the Tower
with U.S. Flags. The first 60 visitors this day will
receive a free small U.S. flag. Tower tours available. Admission fees apply, confluencetower.com.
The Women's Ministry Center, 555 E. Bethalto Dr.
Bethalto, hosts a Surviving Grief Group every
Monday evening at 6 p.m. For more information,
contact Linda at 618-803-9078 or wuic@
charter.net.
WolfPack 30th Annual Car Club Car Show, Noon4 pm, Downtown Litchfield (Monroe Street and
Route 16), www.visitlitchfield.com.
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Camp Invention, 9-3:30 daily at Center for Educational Opportunities, 201 Staunton Rd., Troy.
Open to students grades one through six. Curriculum features five high energy and fun filled modules that incorporate Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities to stimulate creative thinking and problem solving, while
performing various hands on activities. To learn
more visit www.campinvention.org.
Tuesday, June 16
Wilderness Walk 9:30-10:45 at The Watershed
Nature Center, 1591 Tower Ave, Edwardsville.
The 3rd Tuesday of each month. Free event, all
ages welcome. Advance registration requested.
Join us for a narrated hike and explore the 1-mile
trail around the Watershed Nature Center. Bring
your curiosity, questions, and keen eye for observation as we enjoy the wetland, prairie and forest
habitats, www.watershednaturecenter.com.
Bingo, 1-3 pm, every Tuesday and Friday, Main
Edwardsville. www.mainstreetcc.org.
The Marine H.C.E. Unit will meet @7:30pm at
Senior Citizen's Center in Marine. The Lesson for
Living will be "Cooking with Garden Vegetables"
Presented by Lou Strickland and Teresa Abert.
Roll call question will be : Best Side Dish with
Fried Chicken ? The hostess for the evening will
be Connie Grapperhaus. Ladies in the area welcome to attend. For more information call Connie
Grapperhaus @ 618-887-4827, Lou Strickland @
618-789-6571 or Teresa Abert @ 618-531-2746.
Wednesday, June 17
Main,
Edwardsville,
618-656-0300
or
info@mainstcc.org.
618-463-2429 or 618-406-9530.
charter.net.
Grief Support Group, 6:30 pm, No fee and no registration needed. Topics include how to better understand the grieving process, developing coping
skills, improving communication and stress management. For anyone that has experienced a loss
of any kind. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday
of every month at the First Baptist Church of
Litchfield, Harrison Street entrance. For more information, call Joyce Weatherford, RN/Case Manager at St . Francis Hospital, head of the support
group, at 217-324-8544.
Coal Country Chamber of FREE Commerce Summer Concert Series: River Ramblers (Original
Bluegrass) held every Tuesday through July 28
under the pavilion at Benld City Park, 7-8:30 pm.
Concessions include hot dogs, big smokies, Italian
beef, soda, water and strawberry shortcake with
icecream! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy,
Dog Night at the Farm, 6-9 pm, Willoughby Farm,
631 Willoughby Lane, Collinsville. Includes K-9
Demonstrations, vets, dog training demos, adoptions, Human Societies and shelters, groomers,
boarders and many other demos.Walk the farm
trails and visit the farm animals. Dogs are $5.
Humans are free, discovercollinsville.com.
teresakayabert.
Carbon Library, 198 S. Main,
Wednesday, June 17-Friday, June 19
Digging History Summer Camp, 9-2, Col. Benjamin Stephenson House, 409 S Buchanan, Edwardsville. Learn about life of an archeologist and
participate in an archeological dig. Students will
excavate in grid units and stratigraphic levels,
measure and record artifacts, accessioning techniques then analyze the excavation with a written
report. Open to children grades 3-5. Preregistration required.
$85 (due at registration),
www.stephensonhouse.org.
Thursday, June 18
Center:
618656-0300
or
email
info@mainstcc.org.
Main,
Edwardsville,
618-656-0300
or
Culp Lane, Bethalto. For more information call
618-803-9078 or email wuic@charter.net.
games all night! All ages welcome. For more in-
formation contact John at 618-465-9850, email
www.riverbender.com/communitycenter
425 Old Alton Road, Granite City. www.granitecity.illinois.gov.
217-272 -4560.
ASTRONOMY ASSOCIATION MEETING, 7
pm, Talahi Lodge at the Olin Nature Preserve The Nature Institute, 2213 South Levis Lane,
Godfrey, every third Thursday of the month. Participants will navigate the preserve with naturalist
Eddie Agha to observe and record constellations.
No telescopes are needed. Guests will also receive
short, instructional lessons about activities and
workshops associated with the program, and find
out how to join the TNI Astronomy Association.
Free, but reservations are required. Reservations
and information: 618-467-2521 or email
pbrown@TheNatureInstitute.org.
Musical Guests the Chris Talley Trio at Music
Under the Stars, held every Thursday at 7:30 pm
(through Aug 27) at Centennial Pavilion in Wilson
Park, Granite City, www.granitecitygossip.com.
www.visitalton.com.
Friday, June 19
Peanut Butter & Jam Festival, 11:30-1 pm, Highland Downtown Square. Enjoy your lunch hour
on the historic downtown Square. Both kids and
adults will enjoy the free outdoor entertainment,
PB&J sandwiches and popcorn. Local vendors
also available to purchase other lunchtime
favorites. . Entertainment by: Kevin Heim also
will feature Paint the Town Purple & Pie Auction,
Phoenix Crisis Center 2nd Annual Golf Tournament, Legacy Golf Course, 3500 Cargill Road,
Granite City. $65/player, 1:30 shotgun start. Dinner, raffle, prizes. Reserve your foursome by call618-691-8374
or
email
ing
haroldlynn5390@att.net.
2 sides for $8, Sandwiches are $5.50,
Free Movie in the Park: Annie, 7:30 pm,
Drost Park in Maryville. Free food and refreshments, www.troycoc.com.
Free Muny Band Performance, 8 pm, held each
Friday through mid-August in the pavilion on the
downtown square in Highland. This talented 50person band entertains audiences with a variety of
musical selections including marches, Broadway
hits and more. Bring lawn chairs, www.highlandillinois.com.
Friday, June 19-saturday, June 20
Annual Greenville Graffiti kicks off Friday with
the Munster’s Ball at the American Farm Heritage
Museum which includes a meet & greet with
Eddie and Marilyn from The Munsters plus food,
costume contest and a showing of a classic
episode of the show. $20/person. Saturday, rain
or shine, classic car show, 9-3 pm downtown
Greenville plus autograph signing by Eddie and
Marilyn, appearances by the Munster Koach and
Munster Dragula, DJ playing classic oldies, food
vendors and more. For more information call the
Greenville chamber at 618-664-9272, visit
www.greenvilleilchamber.org
or
www.facebook.com/Greenville Graffiti Car
Show.
Annual Glen Carbon Homecoming, Main Street,
Old Town, Glen Carbon. Friday: 5 pm - Midnight,
Saturday: 4 pm - Midnight. Features a carnival &
pony rides, black jack, dice & carnival games, live
entertainment, karaoke & guitar hero, a wine bar
& beer garden, variety of foods, a parade, and fireworks at dusk on Saturday. For more information
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Haunted America Conference, Atrium Hotel and
Conference Center, 3800 Homer M. Adams Pkwy,
Alton, IL America's Original Ghost Conference
(Founded in 1997 and often imitated, but never
equaled) is back for our 19th year New and returning favorite speakers on ghosts, hauntings,
monsters, the supernatural, and the unexplained.
The 2015 event will include lectures and presentations, a speaker's panel, haunted tours, ghost
hunts, "strange stuff," the Haunted America Masquerade
Party
and
much
more!
$50/person, www.visitalton.com.
saturday, June 20
Covered Bridge Run 5k & 5 Mile, starting at 6:30
am, Robert J. Foster Heritage Trail Covered
Bridge on Main Street, Glen Carbon. Go back in
time to the rich history of this mining town. Volunteers will be dressed as early settlers, with
photo opportunities in black and white photography. There will be signs lining the route telling
the history of Glen Carbon, with hopes that you
will take a stroll after the run. Runners will run
down the newly paved, wooded, Robert J Foster
Heritage Trail for a flat and fast, out-and-back
route. There is a 5K and a 5 Mile option. Food
& festivities to follow! Early Packet Pickup: June
18th & 19th - Packet pickup at RunWell during
normal business hours. 100 E. Vandalia Street,
Edwardsville. Packet pickup at race start. 8:00am
- 5 Mile run starts 8:15am - 5K run starts 9:30am.
Questions: Jen Schaller, Race Director, RunWell
618-659-9903, www.facebook.com/pages/GlenCarbon-Covered-Bridge-Run
Goomna Adventure Race, Silver Lake Park, Highland. Three person co-ed teams compete in an
outdoor adventure race that includes running, biking, swimming, canoeing, orienteering and much,
much more! $180 per team, www.highlandil.gov.
Nia Dance for Kids, 10 am the third Saturday of
every month, Glen Carbon Library, 198 S. Main,
Library Book Sale, 9-1. Tri-Township Public Library, 208 S. Main St. Troy, www.troycoc.com.
Solstice Sundowner 5 Mile Trail Run, 4:30-8 pm,
Edwardsville Township Park, 6368 Center Grove
Road, Edwardsville. 5 Mile Run/Walk and 1 Mile
Family Sunset Stroll. Proceeds of this event will
benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Longest Day
campaign. Awards will be given for top qualifiers
immediately following the Run/Walk. Entry Fees
5 Mile Run $35/ 1 Mile $20. Register today at
http://www.finallapracing.com/SolsticeEveRun.
games all night! All ages welcome. For more
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live MusiC: Butch Moore, The Winery at
Shale Lake, 1499 Washington Avenue,
live MusiC: Zydeco Crawdaddys, 7:30-9:30
pm, Free Admission. Bobby’s Frozen Custard,
Route 159, Maryville, www.bobbysfrozencustard.com.
ELVIS LIVE, 8 pm, State Street Bar & Grill, 118
$10/advance,
S. State Street, Jerseyville.
$12/50/door, www.facebook.com/State Street Bar
& Grill.
Starzz Karaoke the third Saturday of every month,
8-midnight, at The Magnuson Grand Hotel and
Conference Center, Interstate 55 to Exit 60,
www..magnusongrandhotel.com.
call 618-463-2429 or 618-406-9530.
Shameless, Garth Brooks tribute band, 8 pm, Alfresco Art Center, 2041 Delmar Ave, Granite City.
$20/tickets, www.alfrescoproductions.org.
The Rich Guzzzi Hypnosis Show, 8 pm, Wildey
Theatre, 252 N. Main, Edwardsville,
www.wildeytheatre.com.
sunday, June 21
Summer Solstice Sunrise Observance, 5 am, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, 130 Ramey
Street, (off Collinsville Road), Collinsville. Observe the summer solstice sunrise and learn of the
discovery, form and function of an ancient post
circle called Woodhenge that was used as a solar
calendar by the Cahokians. No ceremony or ritual
is presented. Woodhenge is located 1/2 mile west
of Monks Mound and the main entrance to the
site. Free. For more information call 618-3465160, www.greatriverroad.com.
Bethalto Knights of Columbus Scholarship Program Father’s Day Buffet Style Chicken Dinner,
11-2 at OLQP School Gym at 132 Butcher St,
Bethalto. Adults $10.00 - Children $5.00 (5 to
10 yrs. old). All you can eat menu includes fried
chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, vegetable, applesauce, dessert and drink. Carry Outs Available.
Public Welcome. For more information contact
John Wagner, KC Publicity Fundraiser Director,
618-377-6956, jon62010@sbcglobal.net.
Sewing Circle, 1-3 p.m. Free (meets each month
on the second and fourth Sunday.) Bring any period sewing or needlecraft project to share and/or
work on in a relaxed setting. Period sewing instruction and help are available to those wanting
to advance their skills in the production of period
garments. Both ladies and gentlemen are welcome to participate. This is an informal gathering
to share skills, ideas, and new information. The
Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House, 409 S.
Buchanan, Edwardsville, www.stephensonhouse.org.
live MusiC: Abbey Road Warriors (Beatles
Tribute), 7:30-9:30 pm, Free Admission. Bobby’s
Frozen Custard, Route 159, Maryville, www.bobbysfrozencustard.com.
Monday, June 22
waiver signed by a parent/guardian. Call 618-6927578 with any questions, www.watershednaturecenter.com.
Main,
Edwardsville,
618-656-0300
or
starts at 7 pm. Food and drink available.
VFW Post 3912, 215 W. Ryder, Litchfield.
wuic@charter.net.
Dr. Bethalto, hosts a Surviving Grief Group every
Monday evening at 6 p.m.For more information,
contact
Linda
at
618-803-9078
or
wuic@charter.net.
Monday, June 22-Thursday, June 25
Kidz Summer Bash, 6:30-8:30 pm, The Pentecostals of Troy, 8965 Rt. 162, Troy. Monday night
will be Get Your Game On Bash, Tuesday night
will be Splish Splash Bash, Wednesday night will
be Super Hero Bash and Thursday night will be
Kidz Summer Bash Finale. For more information
visit www.pentecostalsoftroy.org or like The Pentecostals of Troy on Facebook,
Monday, June 22-sunday, June 28
Vacation Bible School, First Baptist Maryville
7110 State Route 162, Maryville. Free for children age 4 - grade 5, 6-9 pm each night. All who
participate will be invited to take part in a Journey
Off the Map Musical on Sunday where they'll get
a chance to stand up on the big stage and sing all
of the songs they learned during the week.
And...the fun doesn't stop there. After the musical,
everyone is invited to stay for a family-friendly
celebration with food, inflatables, and carnival
games. Students in grades 6 - 8 get to have their
very own, age-appropriate Vacation Bible School
at FUEL a week full of awesome worship, crazy
fun games, meaningful Bible studies, and so much
more. This year, FUEL is going To The MAX,
with a throwback to the 80s. For more info or to
register, visit register.fbmaryville.org.
Tuesday, June 23
meets at 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information call 618-803-9078 or email
wuic@charter.net.
International SUNday Festival, noon- 5 pm,
Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Drive, Hartford. Get a good look at
the sun through special solar telescopes during the
first-ever International SUNday Festival. Members of several local astronomical organizations
will be on hand to celebrate the Summer Solstice
(which falls on Father's Day this year) from Noon
to 5 p.m. The first 100 families to visit will receive
a pair of free Solar Glasses. There will be food
vendors, including "Good Looking Kettle Corn"
and Princivalli's Cafe on hand. Representatives
will also share information about the sun, our
nearest star in the Solar System. Amateur astronomers will provide their own optical equipment to safely view the sun including hydrogen,
alpha, calcium and white light views. This event
is free, although there is a charge to tour the
Tower, www.confluencetower.com.
Free Guided Prairie Walks at Heartland Prairie at
Gordon Moore Park, Route 140, Alton, 5:30-7
pm, the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month AprilOctober. Less than 0.01% of Illinois' original 21
million acres of prairie remains in isolated patches
around the state. One such place is the 27 acre tall
grass Heartland Prairie on the north side of Gordon Moore Park. Tour guides will lead you along
the trails and help you identify a variety of wildflowers and grasses.The Heartland Prairie is always open during park hours and hosts nine
species of native prairie grasses and 150 prairie
wildflowers that are native to Madison County
and surrounding Illinois counties. The wildflowers bloom at different parts of the year guaranteeing a different show for repeat visitors. Wear
comfortable shoes for this half-mile walk, and
don’t forget to bring your camera and binoculars!
For more information call 618-466-9930,
www.thenatureinstitute.org.
Sip and Paint, 6-8:30 pm, Serendipity Creations,
207 Suppiger #200, Highland. $30 includes all
supplies, proceeds go to Siteman Cancer Center,
www.facebook.com/Serendipity
Creations,
Artists, Artisans and More.
Coal Country Chamber of FREE Commerce
Summer Concert Series: The Steamrollers (Blues,
Country, Folk) held every Tuesday through July
28 under the pavilion at Benld City Park, 7-8:30
pm. Concessions include hot dogs, big smokies,
Italian beef, soda, water and strawberry shortcake
with ice cream! www.coalcountrychamber.com.
Wednesday, June 24
Main,
Edwardsville,
618-656-0300
or
info@mainstcc.org,
info@mainstcc.org.
618-463-2429 or 618-406-9530.
every Monday and Tuesday at 10 am. Glen Carbon Library, 198 S. Main, www.glencarbonlibrary.org.
Venice who have sight & hearing problems, www.
granitecity.illinois.gov.
Thursday, June 25
questions call 618-656-0300 or email info@
mainstcc.org.
teresakayabert.
Main,
Edwardsville,
618-656-0300
or
Dr. , Bethalto, hosts a Girl Talk fellowship and
support group for ladies only on the 1st and 4th
Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Linda at 618-803-9078 or
wuic@charter.net.
425 Old Alton Road, Granite City. www.granitecity.illinois.gov.
Larry Madorin,madorin@frontiernet.net or
217-272 -4560.
Memories of Elvis Salutes America, 7 pm, Wildey
Theatre, 252 N. Main, Edwardsville,
www.wildeytheatre.com.
Musical Guests Casual Kids at Music Under the
Stars, held every Thursday at 7:30 pm (through
Aug 27) at Centennial Pavilion in Wilson Park,
Granite City, www.granitecitygossip.com.
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Thurs, June 25-sun, June 28
Hardroad Theatre presents Disney’s Alice in
Wonderland Jr, at the Highland Elementary
School Auditorium. Thurs-Sat showtime is 7 pm,
Sunday matinee at 1 pm., www.hardroad.org.
www.visitalton.com.
Friday, June 26
Annual Ed/Glen Chamber Golf Challenge, 7:30
AM - 1:30 PM, Sunset Hills Country Club, 2525
South
IL
Route
157,
Edwardsville,
www.sunsethillscountryclub.com.
Bridge, the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month,
noon-3 pm, Main Street Community Center, 1003
2 sides for $8, Sandwiches are $5.50, www.granitecity.illinois.gov.
Family Summer of Fun, 6-10 pm, Troy Tri-Township Park. Entertainment begins at 6 pm with free
food and refreshments, a show form the Wildlife
Bird Sanctuary, a balloonist, a face painter, a caricaturist and much more. The movie Despicable
ME 2 and will begin at dusk. The event is at the
baseball field across from Wiesemeyer Center and
gazebo, www.troycoc.com.
Cafe located on the second floor of the community center and then watch a movie or play games
all night! All ages welcome. For more information contact John at 618-465-9850, email communitycenter@riverbender.com
or
visit
Free Muny Band Performance, 8 pm, held each
Friday through mid-August in the pavilion on the
downtown square in Highland. This talented 50person band entertains audiences with a variety of
musical selections including marches, Broadway
hits and more. Bring lawn chairs,
Marine Homecoming, 5-11 pm both nights.
Rides, entertainment and parades both
nights, www.troycoc.com.
saturday, June 27
7th Annual African Vision of Hope Golf Tournament, 6:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Belk Park Golf Course,
880 Belk Park Rd, Wood River. Funds raised will
benefit African Vision of Hope's many programs
and projects in Zambia, Africa. Shotgun start
(Scramble Format) 12:30 pm Lunch, Celebration
Program, Awards Ceremony and Attendance
Prizes For more information or to register visit
www.africanvisionofhope.org
or
call
618.288.7695 Cost for individual player: $95,
www.africanvisionofhope.org.
welcome. Call 618-654-4711 for more information.
Collinsville, Garden Tour, 8 different locations
from 9-3. $10/advance and $12/day of the tour.
Each ticket is good for one wristband and tour
guide. Tickets are available at Creekside Nursery,
Naturescapes, Collinsville City Hall and at the
Collinsville Chamber of Commerce. The Garden
Tour is sponsored by the Collinsville Community
Appearance Board. Proceeds go to D.D. Collins
House Gardens, www.discovercollinsville.com.
Annual Kids Fishing Derby, Leclaire Lake Park
on Hale Avenue, Edwardsville. Registration begins at 9:30 am; event ends at Noon. Kids bring
your fishing pole and bait for a morning of outdoor fun around the lake. The fishing derby is for
youths up to 15 years old accompanied by an
adult. There will be prizes for those participants
who catch the biggest fish and the most fish. From
10 am - 10:30 am a representative from the IDNR
will give a presentation on fishing safety and tips
on how to catch that big one. For more information call 618-692-7538,
www.cityofedwardsville.com.
Fairy Garden Class starts at 10 am at La Bella
Fiori Greenhouse and Garden Center, 18540
White City Road, Staunton. $25/kit and instruction, labellafiori.com or www.facebook.com/
La Bella Fiori.
Discovery Day – Bugland, Watershed Nature
Center, 1591 Tower Ave, Edwardsville, 10 am noon. Eat a bug. Make a bug. Watch a bug. Inspect bug’s homes. Learn how insects fly, eat and
grow. Learn the many ways bugs work with us
and against us. Join us on a hike through the Watershed Nature Center’s bugland. Free event; all
ages. Registration requested. 618-692-7578,
Hope Animal Rescues - All About Pets Expo, 104, Gateway Center, 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville.
Open to public with entry free of $5/family. Police
canine show 2pm - 3pm. Adoptions available all
day from 5 different shelters. Pet friendly merchandise on sale,www.hoperescues.com.
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American Girl Club, 1-3 pm, the 4th Saturday of
every month at the Glen Carbon Library, 198 S.
Main, www.glencarblonlibrary.org.
Hummingbird Festival, 2-4 pm, Stoecklin’s Orchard, 1709 Ayers Road, Donnellson. Free and
family friendly, www.facebook.com/Stoecklin’s
Orchard.
live MusiC: Bud Summers, 6 pm, The Winery
at Shale Lake, 1499 Washington Avenue,
A Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash, 7 pm, featuring Bill Cherry, the Ultimate Elvis Champion
and Paul Eve as Johnny Cash. Guest performer,
Cliff Wright. General admission $32, VIP $37.
For tickets call Sandy after 4 pm at 618-791-1873.
Held at Gateway Center, 1 Gateway Drive,
Collinsville, www.gatewaycenter.com.
live MusiC: The Melroys (Rock with a Jangly Twang), 7:30-9:30 pm, Free Admission.
Bobby’s Frozen Custard, Route 159, Maryville,
call 618-463-2429 or 618-406-9530.
FREE - Movies on Main: Paddington, starts at
dusk, parking lot at Main and Seminary in
Collinsville, www.uptowncollinsville.com.
Haunted Cemetery Tour, 7-11 pm, Mineral
Springs Haunted Tours, 301 East Broadway
Alton. $35/person includes light refreshments.
Bring cameras, recorders, flashlights, and any
ghost hunting equipment you may have,
www.mineralspringshauntedtours.com.
sunday, June 28
Madison County Historical Society Program on
John M. Olin, 2 p.m. at the Madison County
Archival Library next to the Madison County Historical Museum at 715 N. Main Street, Edwardsville. Program hosted by author and
outdoorsman Larry Reid on John M. Olin. Reid
will focus his presentation on the development of
Nilo Farms and on the Olin Mansion in Alton. Attendance is free and open to the public. Regular
hours at the Madison County Historical Museum
and Archival Library are Wed-Fri, 9-4 and Sun,
1-4. For additional information, call 618-6567569.
Live Music by Hunter Sharp, plus special activities, 4-7 pm, the last Sunday of June, July and August at Lakeside Bar and Grill, #1 Country Club
Road, Hillsboro, www.facebook.com/Lakeside
Bar & Grill.
Annual Fireworks Show, St. Louis Regional Airport, 8 Terminal Drive, Bethalto. Presented by
Cornerstone Church. Activities include a car
show, horse rides, bounce houses, face painting,
dunking booth, games, volleyball, and musical entertainment that begins at 6:30. The fireworks
begin at 9:15 pm. For more information call 618377-8723, www.bethaltofireworks.com.
live MusiC: Roger Neinhaus with Special
Guest Bill Montgomery (Classic Rock), 7:30-9:30
pm, Free Admission. Bobby’s Frozen Custard,
Route 159, Maryville, www.bobbysfrozencustard.com.
Monday, June 29
waiver signed by a parent/guardian. Call 618-6927578 with any questions, www.watershednaturecenter.com.
Main,
Edwardsville,
618-656-0300
or
wuic@charter.net.
Dr, Bethalto, hosts a Surviving Grief Group every
Monday evening at 6 p.m. For more information,
contact
Linda
at
618-803-9078
or
wuic@charter.net.
Tuesday, June 30
meets at 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information call 618-803-9078 or email
wuic@charter.net.
Jerseyville Farmers Market, 4-7 pm, every Tuesday, June 30-September 29, at Washington and
Route 16 (Outrageous Outdoors parking lot). For
additional information, call 618-498-8466,
www.visitalton.com.
Emotions Anonymous meets every Tuesday at
6 pm at the Louis Latzer Library, 1001 9th Street,
Coal Country Chamber of FREE Commerce
Summer Concert Series: B & B Strings (Acoustic
trio playing classic rock and country) held every
Tuesday through July 28 under the pavilion at
Benld City Park, 7-8:30 pm. Concessions include
hot dogs, big smokies, Italian beef, soda, water
and strawberry shortcake with icecream! Bring
a lawn chair and enjoy,
sAVe The DATes!
Fri, July 3-sunday, July 5
Open House at Rosewood Daylily Farm,
241 Prairietown Road, Dorsey. 20% off red,
white and blue plants, www.facebook.com/
Rosewood Farm.
Thurs, Oct 29 - sun , Nov 1
MILES OF POSSIBILITY:
THE EDWARDSVILLE ROUTE 66 CONFERENCE,
Fri.-Sat., two days of conference sessions at the
historic Wildey Theatre including Route 66
tourism marketing, preservation grant funding,
history of Route 66, marketing with social media,
and much more with internationally-known
presenters. Historic Edwardsville tours on Thurs.
Oct. 29; Route 66 Blue Carpet Corridor tour on
Sun., Nov. 1. Social events, Exhibit Hall with
authors, artists, and collectors, live band on the
Wildey stage with nationally-known band. $100
registration fee for conference sessions and Friday
night dinner and entertainment. Exhibit Hall and
some social events open to the public.
Email: rt66conference@gmail.com
www.bluecarpetcorridor.org/rt66conference.
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