Marketplace Magazine: Fall 2010

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Many paranormal teams come to investigate the Alton area. The Mineral Springs research center interacts with other groups to compare experiences.

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Fall is the perfect time to update, remodel and freshen the décor of your home. Chances are you are noticing little areas

of your home that you wish you could change like the worn out carpet, outdated vinyl or old tile. Good news! Flooring is one of the top home improvement projects that can really make a difference in a short time. And getting started now will make those last few weeks before December 25 a lot less stressful.

When it comes to home improvement proj-ects for the holidays, first think about where people gather: kitchen, dining room, family room and/or basement. As the heart of the home, it’s no wonder why everyone at the party ends up in the kitchen. Even better, there isn't another room in your house more packed with possibility.

“Gorgeous textured porcelains can be com-bined with a polished porcelain to create a classy, yet striking design in the kitchen. After all, that’s where all of our friends end up dur-ing those Saturday night dinner parties!” said AJ Skippers, manager at Flooring Systems

Residential, LLC in Collinsville. “Along with the tile on the floor, the backsplash can be designed with coordinating tile and a bit of glass can be incorporated for a splash of color. My favorite part of the backsplash is pulling a color from the counter, maybe a black or a deep java color and finding the perfect piece of glass, polished natural stone or even metal to sprinkle into the backsplash. It’s like a touch of jewelry for your kitchen.” Your kitchen can be a place people will want to gather.

The family room is easy. Gorgeous hard-woods throughout with colorful area rugs are the latest trend and make it easy to maintain on a weekly basis. Consider tiling a foyer with stylish 18-by-18 or 12-by-24 sizes – “less grout and the designs are more interesting,” Skippers said. “The larger tiles open up the feel of the room.”

Then there’s the basement or lower level that is perfect for the popular frieze carpets which come in a myriad of colors “It’s the shag of the 21st century! Frieze carpets

are so durable – perfect for the family to play games and pets to run around,” she said. “They don’t show foot traffic as much as other styles. And we recommend using rubber padding which will make the floor so much softer.”

For the home theater, Skippers likes the plush wools and nylons in pretty prints for a cozy, stylish atmosphere. “Interestingly, homeown-ers are becoming more adventurous with colors – permanent colors, too. They’re not worrying about resale value as much.”

A new bar would fit in nicely in the kitchen or lower level , “We could tile the floor, do a neat backsplash, and even custom niches in the wall for shelving,” Skippers said. “Glass tiles are popular in the bar for backsplash and tile is becoming popular for the front of the bar.”

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You have wanted to put the final touch on your home’s décor and tie it all together with coordinating window treatments, but you aren’t sure that you can justify the

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A product’s R-Value is a measurement of its ability to keep heat in and cold out. The higher the R-Value, the better that product is at retaining indoor warmth. A phenomenal new product designed to increase R-Value is the Hunter Douglas Architella™ cellular shade. This product features an innovative cell within a cell construction that provides more depth of color at the window, larger pleats and an R-Value that is more than twice that of a standard ¾-inch cellular product. In fact, the federal government recently recognized the energy efficiency of the Hunter Douglas Architella™ and gave it an Energy Star rating thus making it eligible for the $1,500 tax credit.

Architella shades can add more than 3.5 to the R-value of your current window system. Incredibly, this figure is more than 8 times greater than the R-Value provided by a common 2-inch faux wood blind making it a better choice for long-term energy savings. Another elegant and time-tested solution for the reduc-tion of heat loss at the window is the selection of classic shutter systems which offer an average R-Value of 2.5 and provide you with multiple design, privacy and light control options.

A product’s Summer U-Value is a measurement of its ability to reflect heat. For example, a window treatment that reduces incoming heat by 70 percent, has a summer U-Value of .30. The lower the U-Value, the more effective it is in reflecting heat away from your home. To reduce heat gain, select a low U-Value treatment with white or light colored backing and install it an inch or two from the glass to create an air pocket. Non-reflected heat that builds up in the pocket during the day will dissipate through the glass at night when the temperature outside cools. Not surprisingly, you will find that shutters and cellular shades can provide the low U-Values you need to lower your electric bill.

Put your window treatments to work saving you money by employing them in the business of ultra-violet control and asset protection. Ultraviolet light entering your home as sunlight will quickly fade, weaken and destroy your furniture, flooring, upholstery and artwork. Classic or contemporary sheers are multi-talented in that they can reduce this incom-ing ultra-violet light by 65% or more while reducing glare, preserving outdoor visibility, adding beauty, and providing you with daytime privacy. Hunter Douglas has revolutionized the use of sheers by inte-grating them into beautiful horizontal and vertical products such as the versatile cordless Duolite® shade and the

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An updated kitchen is the number one favorite remodeling project for homeowners today. Those who employ the use of multiple contractors for a kitchen remodeling project might be in for

a costly, lengthy remodel that is sure to drain their patience. There might be one contractor for the countertops, another for the back-splash and a third for the cabinets, each with different timelines and separate bills to keep organized. This can inconvenience your family for weeks or even months - leaving you without a kitchen, and with a house full of dust. Thankfully, there is a better option.

There are companies that special-ize in kitchen makeovers, and can give your kitchen new countertops, cabinets and backsplashes in just a few short days. The best part is they can execute your entire remodel without any tear-out or demoli-tion. This means your house will never be filled with dust, and you won’t be filling the landfills with your old countertops and kitchen cabinets. This is possible through countertop and cabinet refacing - an innovative and green approach to remodeling that can cut costs and give you a fabulous new kitchen in no time at all!

Kitchen cabinet and countertop refacing is one of the most popular new trends in home remodeling. Cabinet refacing is just how it sounds: the new cabinet face is adhered directly to the existing cabinet. This approach to remodeling is extremely green since it eliminates the waste

from demolition. It also saves homeowners a huge amount of time and hassles, making remodeling a fast, fun and affordable experience homeowners have no reason to put off.Countertop refacing is the same principle: a beautiful slab of granite or

recycled glass can be measured and cut to fit snugly over your existing countertops. Covering your old tile, laminate, butcher block, brick or marble coun-tertops is a quick way to give your kitchen a modern new look. Each beautiful slab is manufactured in 4-foot-by-10-foot sections, yet it is only 1⁄4-inch thick, making it extremely lightweight.

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qualities. Matching granite or beautiful Italian glass mosaic tile back-splashes can be installed over your existing ones in this same fashion.

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to create a whole new “room” without worries of getting wet. The system col-lects and channels moisture away from the spaces between your planks. Attach-ing easily to your new or existing deck joists, RainAway effectively turns lower level patios into extra leisure and storage space – creating a usable and completely dry space under your deck.

In addition, each system is reinforced with safety brackets to ensure stability. RainAway uses a special ventilation sys-tem to enhance airflow above and below the system to expedite drying after rain-fall. Ventilation is very important to allow the system to dry out quickly and effi-ciently after a rainfall. Our system incor-porates patent pending vents to allow for a movement of air above and below the systems, while maintaining the watertight space for you to use.

“Simply put, we attach our ceiling on the underside of the deck. It drains the water away from the house and into a gutter system which leads to the downspout. Our roof is a ceiling under your deck, which keeps it dry and clean for entertain-ing, storage, and many other uses,” said Michael Collins, co-owner of Rainaway. The panels for deck drain systems come in 26 stock colors and 5 premium colors.

Most homeowners prefer to match up the deck drain system with the existing trim and downspouts currently on their house to allow for a truly personalized space. These “ceilings” will also support light fixtures, ceiling fans, swings, etc. The accessories are firmly attached to a joist to provide maximum stability.

There are two types of systems offered: the original system is all aluminum with seamless panels and guttering; then there is the Hidden System which en-ables the homeowner to finish the “ceil-ing” however they like. “We still install the aluminum panels, but then we can put up whatever material you want on top of that like bead board,” Collins said.

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Here’s a look at just a few of the 11 models offered at Classic Buildings – all come in sizes from smallest to large as well as custom sizes:The Mini Barn is an excellent choice for things like outdoor tools, seasonal yard decor, pool equipment, and gar-den tools. Add a ramp and you can store a wheelbarrow, cart or wagon as well.

The Barn is just a little larger than the mini and includes a loft area to store smaller items.

The Lofted Barn has two lofts that are positioned where you want them, and can store your yard ornaments, yard sale items, Christmas decorations, etc. The loft door actually opens so you have easier access.

The Quaker Shed is an attrac-tive, portable storage shed with engineered trusses. You can even add flower boxes and shutters to enhance the beauty of the Quaker shed.

The Garage is a perfect storage building for your car, ATV or gar-den tractor. The entry door makes for easy access. This shed is also a portable building and provides perfect storage for your larger tools, valuables, motorcycles and such.

Add a workbench and a tool organizer and it becomes a perfect workshop. Electricity is also an option. There is also a double-wide garage available.

The company also has three different cabins in all sizes. Here is just one of those:The Lofted Cabin features a full loft and is the most space-efficient cabin available. Place a mattress in the loft for a great sleeping area. It comes with a pull-down loft stairs, and with the full ceiling finishing out this cabin is a breeze. The porch makes it the perfect weekend getaway cabin by the lake or in the woods. It can be finished on the inside, and it becomes a perfect guesthouse.

Classic Buildings is known for their Amish craftsmanship that is reflected in the superior quality features and construction. In fact, the company is so confident in their products that they offer a lifetime guarantee.

“We really provide affordable storage buildings in a wide range of sizes and styles built with the highest quality and service available,” Martin said. “The three words under our logo say it all: Quality, value and style.”

Classic Buildings also offers vinyl-sided sheds for those homeowners with covenants in their subdivisions requiring the same.

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How many times do you wonder to yourself, “What should I do with this ‘stuff’ I’ve accumulated over the years and is now taking up much needed space in the basement or garage?”

“Storage buildings situated nicely on the outskirts of the property or in the driveway can be a perfect solution now that there are so many sophisticated styles and colors from which to choose,” said Bob Martin of Classic Buildings. “There is sure to be a unit to suit everyone’s needs.”

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Here’s a look at just a few of the 11 models offered at Classic Buildings – all come in sizes from smallest to large as well as custom sizes:The Mini Barn is an excellent choice for things like outdoor tools, seasonal yard decor, pool equipment, and gar-den tools. Add a ramp and you can store a wheelbarrow, cart or wagon as well.

The Barn is just a little larger than the mini and includes a loft area to store smaller items.

The Lofted Barn has two lofts that are positioned where you want them, and can store your yard ornaments, yard sale items, Christmas decorations, etc. The loft door actually opens so you have easier access.

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The Garage is a perfect storage building for your car, ATV or gar-den tractor. The entry door makes for easy access. This shed is also a portable building and provides perfect storage for your larger tools, valuables, motorcycles and such.

Add a workbench and a tool organizer and it becomes a perfect workshop. Electricity is also an option. There is also a double-wide garage available.

The company also has three different cabins in all sizes. Here is just one of those:The Lofted Cabin features a full loft and is the most space-efficient cabin available. Place a mattress in the loft for a great sleeping area. It comes with a pull-down loft stairs, and with the full ceiling finishing out this cabin is a breeze. The porch makes it the perfect weekend getaway cabin by the lake or in the woods. It can be finished on the inside, and it becomes a perfect guesthouse.

Classic Buildings is known for their Amish craftsmanship that is reflected in the superior quality features and construction. In fact, the company is so confident in their products that they offer a lifetime guarantee.

“We really provide affordable storage buildings in a wide range of sizes and styles built with the highest quality and service available,” Martin said. “The three words under our logo say it all: Quality, value and style.”

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FLOORING SYSTEMS RESIDENTIAL �ere are �oors that cover your home...and there are those that de�ne it. With hundreds of wood, carpet and tile selections from Natural Stone Tile to Brazilian Cherry Wood, Flooring Systems Residential brings out the character of your home. �ey are proud to o�er the largest selection of eco-friendly �oor coverings in the region. Because, like you, Flooring Systems Residential is working everyday to take steps big and small to improve our world. Which is how they became the top �ooring company to recycle all carpeting and padding. When they remove your old carpeting, none of the waste ends up in a land�ll: It is recycled, repurposed and made new again. If you want a unique, personalized experience with high-quality products designed for your life visit Flooring Systems Residential in Collinsville. 1622 Eastport Plaza Drive; or call for a complimentary in-home consultation, 618-343-9025.

CHEF CARI, owner of Dinner At Your Door, Inc. specializes in healthy, home-cooked meals that are personalized to �t your tastes. �is same philosophy of “healthy” eating is applied to her catering service - she can come to your site for up to 300+ guests or serve you in her brand new space with seating for up to 50. �is elegantly appointed room can easily be decorated with any colors/styles to suit the party. Conveniently located near Mascoutah Avenue in Belleville (near the Family Sportsplex), it’s great for any occasion including business and networking events, and even fun nights out like Bunko Groups, Book Clubs or other social organizations. Consultations are always FREE. Call Chef Cari at (618) 520-8015; www.dinneratyourdoorpcs.com.

BUTLER HOME IMPROVEMENT Did you know there are over 100 di�erent deck products on the market? From wood, composite, PVC to cellular PVC, the list goes on. How is one supposed to know where to start when choosing the right product for them? During the deck planning process, it is important the homeowner learn the pros and cons of each product available to make an educated decision on what is the best-suited material for their lifestyle and budget. When choosing a contractor, the homeowner is advised to utilize an expert like Butler which uses their countless years of experience and expertise to educate their customers. 18 Commerce Dr., Freeburg; (618) 539-9800; www.butlerhomeimprovement.com.

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All the world’s a stage for a Bel-leville couple whose backyard country club attracted the atten-

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“The Golf Channel folks did a great job of capturing our backyard, the tourna-ment, etc. and presenting it to the golf world,” Fred Cavese said. “Debbie and I had not seen the episode before it aired on July 27 and we got a little choked up at how well the feature segment told our story and shared our backyard with a worldwide golf audience.”

Golden Bear Country Club is a backyard 9-hole “golf course” that has been beau-tifully constructed by professionals as well as the Caveses themselves. Debbie serves as president while Fred is head greenskeeper and tournament direc-tor. For a detailed description of the course, they invite visitors to their web site which also features many photos on the start to finish installment as well as the many fun events hosted by the Caveses such as the Fifth Annual Golden Bear Tournament.

This particular tournament debuted in the summer of 2006. “We came up with the idea of a couples' barbecue and golf tournament for my neighborhood golf buddies and their wives,” he said. The event consists of a social/practice hour, a 3-hole couples' “alternate shot” format tournament, dinner, a trivia contest, and the awarding of prizes.

Twelve couples competed in the inaugu-ral event in 2006, and the tournament has grown in popularity since then. In fact, 16 couples participated in the 2010 edition.

The whole idea of the Golden Bear Country Club started with their de-sire to simply have a putting green to practice their short game whenever they wanted. “We didn’t have this great vision at first,” Cavese said. But after the green was installed, one thing led to another and it is truly a miniature version of Augusta National. The Ca-veses thought the perfect name would of course be Golden Bear Country Club not only because they live on Jack Nick-laus Drive but because of their deep admiration for the golfer.

Each year, the Caveses invite Jack and Barbara Nicklaus to participate in the Golden Bear Open with the neigh-borhood couples, but, to date, their schedule has precluded their atten-dance. However, Mr. Nicklaus' regrets letters are nice for their vast collection of memorabilia autographed by the golfer himself. In fact, while he did not help create Golden Bear Country Club, he has not objected to the use of his logo and name. The Caveses also point out that the golf course is purely non-profit fun.

To view the segment, either visit the web site www.gbcc.webs.com or watch for reruns of the show “Golf In America” at various times of the day and night. Reruns will occur until sea-son three next summer. There is also a delightful segment on the web site with Heidi Glaus of “Today In St. Louis” who visited the course and brought her own clubs.

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noW THRougH oCToBeR 31Glazebrook Park in Godfrey will become a Wonderland this fall at the Great Godfrey Maze. Get ready for an a-maze-ing adven-ture down the rabbit hole as the beloved children’s tale “Alice in Wonderland” takes over Glazebrook. Wander through 2.5 miles of trails in search of adventure. Opening festivities will begin at 6 p.m. on Sept. 3 with a ribbon cutting ceremony, preview of the maze and an outdoor showing of the movie Alice in Wonderland at 8 p.m. (618) 466-1483.

sepTeMBeR 30; 5 To 7 p.M.Wine Tasting - Westview Wine Cellar and BistroLocated in former Sonny & Char’s in Collinsville. Southern Wine and Spirits will sponsor a wine tasting with at least six high end wines that will be available by the bottle and by the case at very special prices. (618) 223-8181; www.westview-winecellar.com.

oCToBeR 1, 15 (FRIdAys)Lau-Nae Winery 1522 State Route 3, Red Bud. Music at the winery: Oct. 1, Nick Rhodes, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Oct. 15, Snakebite 1 to 4 p.m. (618) 282-9463; www.lau-naewinery.com.

oCToBeR 2; 10 A.M. To 10 p.M.11th Annual Fall Corn FestivalGlazebrook Park, Godfrey. The Fall Corn Fest is full of "corny" fun for the entire family! Come and enjoy a full day of fun at the park that includes music, the cow train, antique tractor and engine exhibit, kiddie tractor pull, parade of power, food, craft vendors and much more. Admission is free. For more informa-tion, call (618) 466-1483 or go to www.godfreyil.org.

oCToBeR 2; 6:30 p.M. Dining Under the Stars - Tastes of Italy His Rest Bed & Breakfast. 8059 Jefferson Road Freeburg $75.00/couple: reservations required. (618) 539-3665; www.HisRestBB.com;[email protected].

oCToBeR 2; 8:30 A.M.Take A Hike: Pere Marquette State Park. Join the park interpreter for a hike along one of the most interesting trails in the park. Meet at the Visitors Center at 8:30 a.m. The hike will last approximately 2 hours. Free. For more information, call (618) 786-3323, ext. 1.

oCToBeR 2; 10 A.M. To 4 p.M.Art on the Bluffs Inc. Second Annual Art Walk:Main Street, Columbia. The walk will cover 15 blocks along Main Street and will include artists’ booths both outside and inside 32 participating businesses. Over 50 participating art-ists from the local area will be showing and selling their wares. www.artonthebluffs.blogspot.com.

oCToBeR 2; 9 A.M. To 5 p.M.Lebanon Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival. 150+ arti-sans will showcase their merchandise at Lebanon’s annual Fall Festival. Music, food and childrens’ attractions will entertain the whole family. With so many booths to choose from, come on down and see a great variety of works from many different disciplines. www.lebanonil.org.

oCToBeR 2American Diabetes Walk: East Alton-Wood River High School . Check-in at 8 a.m.; Walk at 9 a.m. To show your sup-port for this event and join the Belleville Memorial team, please contact Angela Weeks at 618-257-4227 or at [email protected].

oCToBeR 3; noon To 8 p.M.Italian-Croatian Fall Festival: Downtown on Ferguson Ave., Wood River. Come out and enjoy a fun-filled day of fam-ily activities. Food and craft vendors will be on hand throughout the day. The Smash Band will be performing live on the street. For more information, call (618) 251-3100. oCToBeR 8 - 10Art in the Park. Lindendale Park in Highland. Artists will compete for over $10,000 in prizes at Art in the Park. Raffle to win any piece of artwork in the show (valued up to $500). Admission is free so bring the entire family. www.highlandartscouncil.org.

oCToBeR 9; 7 To 8:30 p.M. SUNDOWN RUNDOWN 5K Run/ Walk: Downtown Belleville. Course will begin and end at the intersection of East Main Sreet and Charles Street. Participants will enjoy a night-time run through the historic area of Downtown Belleville. For more info and to view the registration form please go to www.juniorserviceclub.org.

oCToBeR 9; 10 A.M. To noonMoney Management for Teens: Riverbender.com Community Center, 200 W. Third Street in Alton. Presenting “An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Personal Finance” free to all high school students. Registration requested. (618) 465-9850, ext. 212; email [email protected]; www.riverbender.com.


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oCToBeR 9 And 10; 10 A.M. To 4 p.M. Flags Over The Mississippi: Struggle For The Empire: Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, Hartford. Control for the Mississippi River Valley, rich in natural resources, was fought for as European nations struggled to build their New World empires. Come and enjoy an inter-pretation of Spanish, French, British and American military life. For more information, call (618) 251-5811 or go to www.campdubois.com.

oCToBeR 10, 17 And 23 (sundAys); 1 To 4 p.M.Lau-Nae Winery: 1522 State Route 3, Red Bud. Music at the winery: Oct. 10, Danny Matt; Oct. 17, Acoustic Twist; Oct. 23, Jason Garms. (618) 282-9463. www.lau-naewinery.com.

oCToBeR 16 – 17Paint The Town with National Radio Host Delilah: Delilah is painting the town of Belleville through her ongoing community aid project. She and her sponsor, Home Depot, will paint up to 60 build-ings along Main Street. Volunteers are being recruited from the community. Visit KEZK.com to sign up!

oCToBeR 16; 9 A.M. To 4 p.M. Power of the Pink Promotion: Walmart: 1040 Collinsville Crossing. Healthy Direction will be on site to offer mammograms. Call 618-257-5765 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

oCToBeR 16 - 17; 11 A.M. To 5 p.M.ARTEAST: Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway St., Alton. ARTEAST is a studio and exhibit tour that showcases Madison County artists. This self-guided tour takes visitors through the neighborhoods, historic city centers and beautiful countryside of Madison County to see the work of over 150 local artists who participate by opening their private studios or exhibiting through galleries and unique sites. Many sites are within walking distance from one another. Artists are at their site to talk about their work and provide demonstrations. The event is free. For more infor-mation, call (618) 462-5222 or go to www.jacobyartscenter.org.

oCToBeR 16 – 17; 10 A.M. To 4:30 p.M.Grafton Rendezvous, Riverfront: Join us for the return of the Grafton Rendezvous on the banks of the Illinois River. See pre-1840 history come to life with period dress and demonstrations of archery, tomahawk and knife throwing and traders selling items of the period. For more infor-mation, call (618) 372-8672 or go to www.mysticbuffalo.com.

oCToBeR 17; 3 p.M."Myth and Music" - An Illustrated Concert – Masterworks ChoraleThe Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, McKendree University, Lebanon. Selected music from the Baroque with projections of contemporaneous artwork. Tickets: Adults $15; Students $10. Individual concert tickets will be available at the door, as well as three weeks prior to each concert from chorus members or at any of the following retail locations: The Basket Case; The Vineyard; Fezziwig’s Market Place. (618) 236-0182; www.singmasterworks.org.

oCToBeR 18; 8 A.M. To 4 p.M. Healthy Direction at Curves: 3030 Frank Scott Pkwy. West #4, Belleville. Healthy Direction will be on site to offer mammograms. Call 618-257-5765 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

oCToBeR 22; 7:30 p.M.Celebration Brass Quintet: St. Paul Fine Arts Concert Series, 115 West B Street, Bel-leville. (618) 233-3303; www.stpaulucc.org.

oCToBeR 24; 7 pM.Keyboard Praise, St. Matthew UMC: 1200 Moreland Dr. in Belleville. Featuring 10 grand pianos and organ, this spectacular concert will offer music from classical to spiritual. (618)397-5994; www.stmatthewumc.org.

oCToBeR 24; 3 p.M.Greater Alton Concert Association: Boston Brass: Ann Whitney Olin Theater; God-frey. For nearly 25 years, Boston Brass has set out to establish a one-of-a-kind musical experience. From exciting classical arrangements, to burning jazz standards, and the best of the original brass quintet repertoire, Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of entertainment, which cap-tivates all ages. Check out Boston Brass at www.BostonBrass.com. Tickets are $22 at the door, $20 in advance. For reservations, call (618) 468-4222 or purchase tickets online at www.metrotix.com. More information on the concert season is available at www.AltonConcerts.org.


oCToBeR 24; 5 To 9 p.M.Witches’ Night Out, Lebanon: The streets are chock full of costumed witches just looking for a bargain. Come join in the fun and wear your best witch costume. Leave the kids with a sitter and come treat yourself. Contests, goodies, and music provided. www.lebanonil.org.. oCToBeR 29; 6:30 p.M.Mystery Dinner Theater: Pere Marquette Lodge. Join us for a night of mystery, mayhem and merriment as Jest Mysteries presents their Mystery Halloween who done it! Tickets are $39 and include dinner and the show. Overnight packages are available for $219 inclusive, double occupancy. Costumes optional. For reservations, call Leslie at (618) 786-2331, etc. 338 or go to www.PMLodge.net.

oCToBeR 30; 7 p.M.Alton Halloween Parade: Begins at Washington Ave. and Broadway. Ghost and goblins beware, the "Most Haunted Small Town in America" will be out in full force at the annual Halloween Parade. See Alton’s scariest costumes and comical characters with over 80 participants including floats, bands and parade flair. For more information, call 618-462-7527.

oCToBeR 30; 6:30 To 9:30 p.M.Halloween Party - Costume ContestLau-Nae Winery. 1522 State Route 3, Red Bud. Music by Sofa Kings. (618) 282-9463; www.lau-naewinery.com.

oCToBeR 30; 6 To 9 p.M.Riverbender.com Community Center, 200 W. Third Street in Alton. Halloween party specifically for high school students. (618) 465-9850, ext. 212; email [email protected]; www.riverbender.com.

oCToBeR 31; 6:30 p.M.Edwardsville Chamber of Commerce Halloween Parade: Each year on Halloween, over 100 floats, marching bands, school groups, and entertainers take to the streets of Edwardsville where crowds of over 25,000 gather to see the parade and to catch candy. Parade Route: From Lincoln Middle School onto West St Right onto St. Louis St/Vandalia Left onto West Main (at Walgreen’s) Disburse at High St Parade begins at 6:30. Handicap parking available at Jerry’s Tires.

noveMBeR 4: 6 To 9 p.M.French Wine & Food Pairing: Lau-Nae Winery. 1522 State Route 3, Red Bud. Advance tickets required through SWIC; (618) 282-9463; www.lau-naewinery.com.

noveMBeR 6; 1 To 4 p.M.Lau-Nae Winery: 1522 State Route 3, Red Bud. Music by Nick Rhodes. (618) 282-9463; www.lau-naewinery.com.

noveMBeR 6-730th Annual OTHS Art and Craft Fair: OTHS High School, corner of US 50 and Smiley Street. This two-day event benefits the high school band programs. There will be over 300 booths, handmade crafts, country folk art, quilts, baskets, jewelry, candles, Christmas crafts, attendance prizes and a bake sale and much, much more. Breakfast and lunch will be served on both days. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children (3-10). No strollers, free parking, no pets. A special unscheduled visit from Santa each day. www.othsband.com.

noveMBeR 7; 11 A.M. To 3 p.M.Wine Festival: Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center. Join us at Pere Marquette Lodge for a Wine Festival. Sample wines from around the world and shop our many vendor booths for unique items you won't find anywhere else. Free admission. For more information, call (618) 786-2331 or go to www.PMLodge.net.

noveMBeR 7; 3 p.M.Music for Young Voices II - The Masterworks Children's Choruses: St. Paul United Church of Christ, Belleville. A concert for and about the young and young at heart. Tickets: Adults $10; Stu-dents $5. Individual concert tickets will be available at the door, as well as three weeks prior to each concert from chorus members or at any of the following retail locations: The Basket Case; The Vineyard; Fezziwig’s Market Place. (618) 236-0182; www.singmasterworks.org.

noveMBeR 12; 7:30 p.M.Tony D and the Groove Merchants – Jazz ConcertSt. Paul Fine Arts Concert Series, 115 West B Street, Belleville. (618) 233-3303; www.stpaulucc.org.

noveMBeR 13; 10 A.M. To 3 p.M.Quilt and Art Show: Friedens United Church of Christ207 East Center Street, Troy. This year featuring the “Cousins’ Quilts.” Ten identical blocks set together eight different ways. Admission is $2. Entries welcome, cash prizes awarded. Refresh-ments, lunch. Thelma, (618) 667-9693 or Kay, (618) 667-6937.

noveMBeR 18 And 27; 6:30 p.M. Colonial Harvest Dinners Celebrating the First Thanksgiving: His Rest Bed & Breakfast. 8059 Jefferson Road Freeburg. "Foods of our Forefathers" served in period clothing. $35/person reservations required. (618) 539-3665; www.HisRestBB.com; [email protected].

deCeMBeR 2; 6:30 p.M. Christmas Memories by Candlelight Dinner: His Rest Bed & Breakfast. 8059 Jefferson Road Freeburg.$30/person reservations required. (618) 539-3665; www.HisRestBB.com; [email protected].

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If you are of the feint of heart, you might re-consider reading this story. If you like a good ghost story – a real ghost story – read on.

Did you know Alton is the most haunted town in Illinois? Furthermore, the Mineral Springs Hotel is the most haunted building in Alton. Once an elegant hotel and spa, its history is filled with tragedy, murders, suicides, natu-ral and accidental deaths, as well as many happy memories. Many of these earth-bound spirits remain to haunt, and make their pres-ence felt and known.

Mineral Springs Haunted Tours is the only tour that takes you into and through this magnificent old structure. Guests can choose a “haunted overnight” where they literally camp in the haunted pool area with sleeping bags, air mattresses, reclining lawn chairs, etc., whatever makes you comfortable. There are currently no hotel rooms in use.

“Anything you experience on the ghost tour is real,” Wayne Hensley, Lecturer/Historian, said. “We don’t fake anything…we don’t have to.”

Owner Janet Kohler, agreed and said, “So far this season has been very active due to con-struction in the building. They ‘the ghosts’ get upset when their surroundings are disturbed.”

Walking tours meet at Mineral Springs Mall at 301 E. Broadway and begin with a lecture about the history of the building and Alton. Hensley then leads the group on an eight-block walk of 10 to 12 other haunted locations actu-ally entering them depending on availability.

“We always visit the slave tunnels under the old Enos Sanitarium,” he said. “After our his-toric walk, we return to Mineral Springs where we tour the entire five-level building, use inves-tigative equipment (ghost hunting), perform a séance in the men's pool, and end with a tarot card reading. This is a hands-on experience, we invite cameras and recorders.”

These tours last approximately 3-1/2 to 4 hours. Mineral Springs Mall offers walking, dinner and overnight options year-round: dinner tours and haunted overnights start at 7p.m.; walking tours start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at www.mineralspringshauntedtours.com. Call (618) 465-3200 with questions and more informa-tion. Look for “Pearl,” the Mineral Springs Haunt-ed Hearse in front of the Mineral Springs Mall, at 301 E Broadway in Alton.

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A renaissance is occurring in Breese and Flavors Café and Wine Bar is helping to pave the way. Lynn Gebke, the owner of the new artistic wine bar, is a local resident and prominent member of the Clinton County Art Guild.Gebke said that creating Flavors was a fulfillment of the right things show-ing up at the right time after a local artist mentioned wanting to display their work. Gebke decided to turn her dreams of owning her own art and wine business into reality. The artist within her wanted the building her business would reside in to have character. The same day she planned the criteria for that building, she found a for sale sign in front of the structure she really wanted. Gebke found it not only to be structurally sound, but the woodwork was all in very good condition. After months of work, Gebke is open for business. The floors are a glossy wood that match the original woodwork. The walls and ceilings are all textured and in neutral colors to better display local artists’ work. The cozy atmosphere is perfect for people to come and relax either with a cup of coffee or with friends and a glass of wine. During the warmer months, the outside seating area is nice for enjoying the great outdoors. Free Wi-Fi is available as well.

Flavors offers wines that are lo-cal as well as from all over the world. After enjoying a free wine tasting, a glass or bottle can be purchased to drink there or to take home. The selection of wine ranges from reds and whites, to dry and sweet. A selection of beers are also available. They provide espressos, lattes, mochas and cappuccinos. There are three different types of hot teas, an iced tea, smoothi es, frappes and iced coffees available. For breakfast, lunch or dinner: quiche, soups, cheese and fruit trays, chicken salad and deli sandwiches plus muffins, cook-ies, cheesecake and a chocolate molten cake made by Chef Cari of Dinner at Your Door. Flavors is open Monday through Friday at 6:30 a.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. Flavors closes Monday through Wednesday at 4 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday at 9 p.m. Live music is scheduled throughout the fall.

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