Early Fall 2018: Marketplace Magazine

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Early Fall Issue 2018

College

Nannies + Sitters + Tutors Seeks To Build Stronger Families

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BACK TO SCHOOL 7 COVER STORY College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors fills a need for families with busy schedules.

9 NATIONAL VISION MONTH Unger suggests an eye exam at the start of school to evaluate your child's condition.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT 11 PLAYGROUND RECREATION These top-quality playsets are constructed with safety as the #1 priority.

12 SET IT IN STONE Give your concrete a facelift with Epoxy Pebble Stone Resurfacing.

13 THE LUMBER RESOURCE Fischer Lumber Co. is one of the few locally owned full-service lumber yards.

14 THE MARKETPLACE Home-related businesses and services to help with all your needs.

15 ALL IN THE FAMILY Celebrating almost 50 years, Archway is now training the 4th generation.

17 WINDOW TREATMENTS A professional consultant, like those at Eye On Design, can save time and money on new construction projects.

WEDDING PAGES 18 THE PERFECT DAY IS POSSIBLE Local wedding professionals work together to create an unforgettable experience.

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BUSINESS TO BUSINESS 21 SPOTLIGHT ON EQS Discover this one-stop shop for the home's essential needs.

COMMUNITY LIVING 22 THE ESQUILINE AT THE SHRINE A change in the name more closely reflects living at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows.

23 PASTOR RETURNS TO HER ROOTS St. Paul's UCC in Belleville welcomes their new pastor who was born and raised right here.

25 FINGER LICKIN' GOOD Midwest Wingfest soars again on Labor Day weekend: Drew Baldridge headlines Friday.

27 30 YEARS! SALUTE TO THE ARTS Annual art fair features fabulous art, food and drink, kids' activities and top entertainment.

29 HOT! CHILI COOK OFF This year is the 35th annual event that helps many local non-profits raise necessary funds.

30 EARLY FALL CALENDAR Exciting events for everyone in the family.

33 SPECIAL SAVINGS PAGES Coupons for local services, products and pizza!

22 Marketplace Magazine published by: Adams Publications, Inc. 5343 Belleville Crossing St. PMB 44 Belleville, IL 62226 PUBLISHER/EDITOR/ WRITER: Lisa R. Adams (618) 210-3626 lisa.adams@ marketplacemagazine.biz EDITORIAL ART DIRECTOR: Dale Hutton (314) 973-2365 dale@ marketplacemagazineonline. com

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On the Cover Back to school has never been so easy with the help of College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors.

Call (618) 551-0363 to see about 4 hours of FREE Sitter service and visit www.collegesitters.com/edwardsvilleil for more information.

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College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors Helps To Build Stronger Families

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ack to school time often means a dramatic change in a family’s schedule.

Enter College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors: The nation’s most respected, complete and professional resource helping busy families raise smart, confident, well-adjusted kids. Since 2001, this national company has built local professional teams across the country who have helped hundreds of busy parents carve out time for themselves with a sitter, have help on hand with a part-time or full-time nanny, or get their college bound student the tutoring they need to succeed.

Local owners Katie and Kenneth Mothershed are passionate about providing the highest quality child care and tutoring services to help families in the Metro East find work-life balance, enjoy a night out, have reliable back up care when typical child care arrangements fall through, or a little extra homework help and test prep for college-bound students.

“After years of working in the health care industry I watched countless peers struggle with finding high quality child care that could seamlessly accommodate changing schedules and on call hours,” Katie Mothershed explained. “I knew there had to be a better way. This led my husband and I to bring College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors to the Metro East. We are helping to build stronger families by providing fully screened, reference and background checked nannies, sitters and tutors to the area.”

First of all, whatever service is needed, there is a meeting in the home to determine the best route of care:

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Offering full- or part-time, summer and/or after school Nannies, Mothershed said with a Nanny, “your child can grow and develop with one-on-one care in your own home. Having a trained, educated full-time College Nanny at home will help you take control of it all. We will take on the burden of searching for the right fit for your family then ensure you always have back up care if your Nanny is sick or needs a day off.”

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With the College Sitter’s help, busy families can rest assured that each caregiver is a trained professional. “Our sitters are, simply put, positive role models who are responsible - and fun!” she said. There is a mobile APP - “My Sitters” - that allows 24/7 scheduling of care - quickly and conveniently.

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Another facet of the business is helping to prepare students for college tests plus other tutoring for essay writing, study skills, basic homework help in math and science. These services are provided in the home or at a local library. Tutors can even help with school pick up.

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“It takes a lot to run an effective, supportive, engaging nursery program. And every week you spend countless hours planning, looking for volunteer staff and scheduling,” Mothershed said. “If you don’t have a fully staffed, well thought-out program, young families may struggle to engage with your service and community. This is where we can step in and help find the right people to work with your church members to provide a secure, professional environment.”

College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors is set to lend a hand in any way this school year: “Our Nannies, Sitters and Tutors are available to your family when it fits your schedule,” she said.

Interested in service? Visit the web site at www.collegesitters.com/edwardsvilleil and complete the brief form at the top of the page. College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors will reach out to schedule a family meeting.

Clients may also email edwardsvilleil@collegenannies.com or call (618) 551-0363.

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August is National Children’s Vision and Learning Month • frequent loss of place while reading • complains words move on the page • short attention span • smart in everything but school • labeled ADD, ADHD, dyslexic • working below potential Any one of the above symptoms is a sign that you need to schedule a vision exam with a developmental optometrist.

A Developmental Vision Evaluation is needed to test all of the visual skills critical to reading and learning: eye movement control, focusing near to far, sustaining clear focus, eye teaming ability, depth perception, visual motor integration, visual memory and visual perceptual skills.

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s children are headed back to school it’s time to take a moment to review how vision problems can interfere with a child’s ability to read and learn.

One out of four children struggle with reading and learning because of undiagnosed vision problems: “60 percent of kids with learning disabilities have undiagnosed vision problems,” according to a conservative estimate from the American Optometric Association.

Too often parents assume that if a child passes a vision screening that everything is fine with their eyes, and that couldn’t be further from the truth. Being able to see things clearly far away is no guarantee that a child can see things up close. In order to read, children not only have to see the letters clearly, but they have to be able to move their eyes easily from left to right (tracking) and be able to see for a long period of time.

August is National Children’s Vision and Learning month to help bring attention to the critical role vision plays in a child’s education.

Therefore it is vital that parents and educators know the signs that indicate that vision may be playing a role in their child’s difficulties: • headaches when reading • slow or incomplete copy work from board or paper • avoidance of reading • poor reading comprehension

According to Dr. Thomas Unger of Troy, “The good news is that unlike other disabilities, the majority of vision based learning problems can be fixed.”

For more information on the critical link between vision and learning, Dr. Unger can be contacted at (618) 667-2020 or visit his web site at www.ungereyecare.com.

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Safety Is #1 Priority For Outdoor Fun Since 1991, Dream Play Recreation has offered a colorful myriad of the highest quality playground and recreational equipment on the market. Dream Play offers the highest quality in residential play equipment, Rainbow Play Systems " AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED NAME BRAND," Goalsetter and Goalrilla basketball goals, and the revolutionary Springfree Trampoline.

“Safety is a huge parental concern: the playsets and trampolines we offer are the safest, and best built in the country,” said Tim Albers, owner. “Plus, our in-house installers take all the safety parameters into account to ensure a safe play environment once the equipment is installed.

Dream Play will make sure the job is done right.”

“These goals have no peers in terms of build quality, functionality and durability. We also carry Goalrilla basketball goals. They have really upped their game in the market with their ‘Clear View’ line-up of goals made to mimic the look of basketball goals you see in college and professional arenas, and also come with a lifetime warranty.”

And for fun plus fantastic health benefits, Springfree Trampolines are the safest trampoline in the world.

“Springfree is the only trampoline I will carry. Simply put, they have engineered 90 percent of all product related injuries that occur on trampolines out of the product.

There are no springs or metal frame to fall on and you can’t fall out. Plus, the net is not held up with steel poles that also cause injury,” he said. Springfree uses flexible glass infused rods for its bounce. The rods lie beneath the jumping surface out of harms way. Traditional trampolines have springs that give it the bounce, and despite safety pads, can still injure.

The premium brand of playsets that Dream Play carries is Rainbow Play Systems because it offers only the best in quality, safety, value and expandability. Rainbow, which started in 1985, has the largest swing set factory in the world and is located in Brookings, South Dakota. “All Rainbow Play Systems are constructed of cedar, which are naturally resistant to insects and decay, making it the best choice for any outdoor playset. All the edges of the wood are routed, rounded, sanded smooth and pre-stained from the factory. In addition, using only true construction size beams, all the major joints are throughbolted, some using triple joint construction, and secured with half-inch commercial hardware,” Albers said. “No other playset company makes their products this way.

Cedar also takes stain well so it’s not as maintenance intense as other lumber. Rainbow Play Systems are simply the best made swing sets in America.”

“The health benefits of trampolines have long been known: 10 minutes on a trampoline is equal to 30 minutes of jogging. Astronauts train on trampolines. With Springfree, you can have all the benefits without the negatives,” Albers said. In addition, Springfree offers a 10-year warranty, which is unmatched in the industry.

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Dream Play Recreation invites all customers to experience their 12,000-squarefoot showroom – one of the largest in the country – filled with 19 playsets, nine basketball goals in a court area, three trampolines and four sport trainers on display ready for your test play.

Dream Play Recreation is located at 17373 Edison Avenue in Chesterfield, MO; (636) 530-0055 or (800) 962-0055; www.dreamplayrec.com.

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A simple, and affordable, way to “dress up” some crummy looking concrete is with an Epoxy Pebble Stone surface.

Epoxy Stone Inc. is a family-owned and operated business that has been servicing the St. Louis metro area for over 26 years. Led by owner Gary Myers, the entire Epoxy Stone team is committed to excellence from the initial consultation and estimate, to installation.

The company’s installers are expert craftsmen, carefully hand trowelling the epoxy stone to achieve a beautiful, custom surface. Customers have found the product, plus Epoxy Stone’s attention to detail, has added timeless beauty to their home or business.

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Fischer Lumber: THE Source For The Best Lumber In The Region

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amily-owned Fischer Lumber Company has been in business since 1941 and today serves as one of the Metro East’s few full-service, locally owned lumberyards. Since its inception, the company has more than tripled in size and expanded its services, and products, to include kitchen and bath design, custom roof truss orders, regional delivery service and a full selection of windows, doors, roofing shingles, decking and more. Located on Shamrock Street in the heart of East Alton, Fischer Lumber boasts a 10,000-square-foot warehouse stocked full of highquality lumber.

Fischer Lumber Co. is an 80-percent-based contractor yard; however, it still serves a large range of customers from building contractors, government agencies, small businesses, hospitals, churches and factories to individual trade. The company strives to cater to all customers and their individual lumber needs.

This includes deliveries within a 60-mile radius, which makes for a good amount of business on both sides of the river.

Fischer Lumber Co. isn’t only known for carrying the best in lumber for the homebuilder and home remodeler. More and more customers come in for kitchen and bath designs, lumber take-offs, and estimations if clients bring in blueprints. Being deemed a full-service lumberyard is one thing, but the company now considers itself a full-service, contractor-oriented lumberyard. From cabinets to windows, millwork to roof trusses, they have it.

Fischer Lumber is able to supply material for residential and light commercial projects. The company offers a line of quality products including,

but not limited to Marvin new construction and replacement windows; Hörmann garage doors; Larson storm doors; Vytex Prestige vinyl siding; GAF shingles; Bertch, Timberlake and Holiday cabinets.

In 2011, the company expanded even further by opening Fischer Window and Door in Brentwood, Mo. This location is a full-service Marvin Window and Door distributor and offers the most comprehensive display of Marvin Window and Door products in the St. Louis area. Marvin Window and Door specializes in offering products that are built around the customer’s ideas, with countless opportunities for customization and a variety of design options. With more than 160 years of combined industry experience, the staff at Fischer Window and Door is readily available to help clients find the right product for their project, whether it's new construction, commercial or residential.

It is with great pride that the Fischer’s have watched their business succeed and grow in East Alton and beyond. As of today, Fischer Lumber provides jobs to 44 full-time employees. And as a testament to the company’s longstanding success, many of the employees have been with the Fischer’s for more than 30 years, which demonstrates their level of knowledge and experience.

For more information about Fischer Lumber or for help with a building/remodel project, stop by its showroom at 210 N. Shamrock, East Alton, visit www.fischerlumber.com or call (618) 259-7434.

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offers a full range of design services including residential for interiors and exteriors, commercial, healthcare, institutional, marine and aircraft. Kay likes to make decorating fun and can help you design and furnish your entire home or take your own furnishings and just rearrange a room to make you feel like you have had a complete room makeover. Early fall is the perfect time to redo your home or office and have a fresh new look. Call Kay at (618) 567-6008 or email her at Kay.Kendallinteriors@norcom2000.com.

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We also offer a line of high quality pet food. Visit www.lifesabundance.com/judyshands for more information.

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The 4th Generation left to right in pickup truck: Mike's son Brandon, son Marc and son Alex.

The 3rd Generation standing from left to right: Mike Jones, Julie Burckhardt, Tom Burckhardt (Julie's husband) and Jean Bergan.

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elebrating almost 50 years in business, Archway Cooling and Heating was so named after the majestic Gateway Arch that had been recently completed on the banks of the Mississippi River. Mel Southerland, a skilled cooling and heating serviceman, was working at the time as a sheet metal worker when he decided the time was right to start his own business in 1969.

Today the business is mostly evenly split between new construction, residential replacement and service. Archway also does some light commercial work. Their busiest time of the year is the three “crazy months of summer! People seem to have a much lower tolerance for humidity with high temperatures as opposed to dry, cold air," Jones said.

As a “cream of the crop” cooling and heating company, they are proud to offer the top-of-the-line product and that would be Trane. They are a Trane Comfort Specialist, and their highly skilled NATE-certified technicians are committed to providing only the best, most knowledgeable service in the area.

This is how Archway has maintained an A+ rating with the BBB for more than three decades.

Soon thereafter, Southerland’s stepson, Bob Jones, along with Bob’s wife, Margaret, joined the company in 1971 and helped turn it into the business it is today: A family-owned and operated company with a fully staffed, and stocked service department providing 24-hour service by NATE-certified technicians.

Keeping it all in the family, three of the five Jones children are maintaining the business and “Dad” (Bob Jones) stops by every day for lunch. His son Mike is Operations Manager, daughter Julie Burckhardt is Office Manager and daughter Jean Bergan is Service Manager. And currently, they are training the fourth generation!

As they reminisced on a particularly cool July morning, they remembered the first location in Belleville was at North Illinois and A streets - that area is now a part of Renner Funeral Home. They moved their business to what was once their home in the historic area of downtown Belleville. “We would be sitting in this very same place and the phone would constantly ring through dinner and into the night - we have always been 24-hour service and at that time Dad answered the phone himself at all hours of the day,” said Mike Jones.

Indeed, they have installed and serviced Trane brand equipment for almost 40 years, which is a testament to the company's commitment to quality.

Archway has been among the top 10 Trane dealers of all the 278 Trane dealers in Illinois, Missouri and Iowa for most of the past 10 years, and has received numerous awards for consumer satisfaction.

Archway services Belleville, O’Fallon, Waterloo, Freeburg, Mascoutah, Fairview Heights, Millstadt, Swansea and all the surrounding area: St. Clair, Clinton, Madison, Monroe and Randolph counties in Illinois.

Please visit the comprehensive web site at archwaycooling.com for specials, testimonials and helpful energy tips.

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Designing A New Home? Don’t Overlook the Window Treatments

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o many material selections and decisions are made during the design of a new home that it’s easy to overlook the importance of planning ahead for window treatments. With average costs of $150-$450 for each 3’ x 5’ window, take time to consider the types of windows and window coverings before construction. An experienced window treatment professional can help design cost effective, energy efficient, visually balanced, functional and beautiful solutions.

Selection of the Window: Style, Shapes, Sizes and Location

Dramatic circle, arch and angled windows located high on the south and west facing walls of a home brings the warmth of the sun in January, but what kinds of window treatments will you need in July when your air conditioner is running from dawn until dusk? Placement of windows like these on the north and east facing sides of a new home may be a better decision.

Consider the limited options in window treatments that will be available for those specialty shapes. Are you prepared to motorize these treatments? If so, consider bringing power to the windows during construction or plan to keep a ladder handy to change the batteries annually.

Leaning toward casement window systems? Certain types of associated cranks will get in the way of many window treatment options. This type of window often provides only a ½” of space inside the opening for the installation of window treatment brackets. An inside mounted shade in a casement window can result in a treatment that protrudes into the room and may not fully lower due to the crank location. Face mounting your window treatment on these windows can cover most of the casement trim and force products to protrude even further into the room creating light or privacy gaps, and exposed hardware problems that require an additional layer of side panels or top treatments to mask them.

Window Jamb Depths

When planning the depth of window jambs, think big. Many of the beautiful new products on the market today require larger headrails. While a 2 ½” jamb is common and will provide adequate room for many treatments, a 4” jamb depth will allow the homeowner to recess almost everything currently available including the dual treatments that provide both room darkening and light filtering options in one window. Deep jambs are especially useful with a crank operated window to prevent the window treatment from hanging up on the operating hardware when it’s raised or lowered.

Shutters

If plantation shutters are appealing, considerations can be made that saves money and insures a beautiful installation. Shutters can interfere with the operation of tilt-in windows if not engineered properly. Ask the builder to leave the maximum amount of tilt-in clearance on both sides of the operable window sash which will receive shutters. Pre-planning with a window treatment professional – like Eye on Design - and the contractor will provide a well-integrated and flawless end result that will provide years of energy efficiency, low maintenance and beauty.

Drapery

If drapery panels and custom valances are desired, think about the placement of the windows on the wall space of these rooms. To insure a balanced final result, consider the placement of future built-ins and large furniture pieces. Make plans to center the windows on the remaining wall spaces. Ask the contractor to pay special attention to maintaining equal amounts of drywall between multiple windows, centering windows equally within bay openings and providing equal amounts of drywall on each side of windows flanking the fireplace or king size beds. To keep drapery from becoming air filters for the home, make sure that air vents are not located where drapery would hang. Create clearance between crown molding and the top of the window for the application of brackets and drapery hardware, and consider light switch placement to prevent conflicts.

Jennaver Brown is the owner of Eye on Design and a certified Window Treatment Consultant as recognized by the Window Coverings Association of America. Together, she and her staff offer more than 75 years of professional expertise in their field. We will provide complimentary consultations with you, your architect and builder to ensure the best possible outcome. Customers will find Eye on Design to be a full-service window fashions showroom featuring a beautiful Hunter Douglas Gallery™, a comprehensive fabric library and an on-site drapery work room. Offering the best national brands, competitive prices and personal service, Eye on Design brings individual lifestyle, personality and budget together with the right product. Located at 309 E. Main Street in Belleville; 618-257-9750; eod4u.com.

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hese wedding professionals are in the Belleville chapter of Business Networking International: a group that meets almost every week of the year to share referrals in order to grow their businesses. They have been together for many years and work together to create a stress-free, extraordinary wedding day. Each wedding professional here is reliable, dependable and reputable throughout the region and has decades of experience in the wedding, party and special occasion industry.

Ambassador Travel specializes in Honeymoons and Destination Weddings! Located in their storefront location Downtown Belleville since 1974, Julia Crunk is the owner, manager and travel professional who has been in the office since the beginning.

Completing her staff are Karen Furlow and Toni Crunk. Ambassador is also the home of the Honeymoon Registry and they offer a no-fee payment plan and evening hours by appointment. Once a honeymoon is reserved, we keep checking your rate to see if it goes down! New is the opportunity to download Ambassador's electronic business card by texting 63975 to TravelSpecialist. And customers can now text Ambassador for quotes (618) 234-0146 making it even easier to book a vacation or honeymoon. Please visit www.4ambassadortravel.com.

Bellecourt Banquet Center is a full-service banquet facility with two different spaces downtown Belleville in beautifully renovated, and elegantly decorated, historic buildings. Both Bellecourt Manor and Bellecourt Place offer an elegant ambiance for wedding ceremonies as well as receptions and rehearsal dinners. Please visit www.bellecourtbc.com and call (618) 233-8490 for more information.

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Gary Luttrell Photography is a fullservice, fully staffed brick and mortar photography and video studio for engagement sessions and weddings. The professional production company has completed over 3,000 weddings. All manner of electronic and printed products are available including wall prints, albums, phone apps, DVD’s and videos to help preserve that special day. Visit www.garyluttrellphotography.com and call (618) 233-FOTO for more information.

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perfect day Grimm & Gorly Florist has over 100 years of expertise in the floral and event industry located in downtown Belleville, and servicing the greater Metro East as well as much of St. Louis. Grimm & Gorly is sure to create a one-of-a-kind event experience for those big deal moments to backyard barbecues and everything in between. The design team at G&G can't wait to create with you. Visit the store at 324 E. Main St.; www.grimmandgorly.com; (618) 234-4455.

Grimm & Gorly Too has been up and running, in addition to our parent company Grimm & Gorly, adding more to our longstanding history in the floral industry. Located in downtown Troy, Ill., we also service the Metro East and much of St. Louis, overlapping the Belleville location, to take the stress out of all event needs. Visit the store at 203 Edwardsville Road; www. floristtroyil.com; (618) 667-3071.

The Mane Attraction is a full-service, award-winning salon and spa specializing in bridal and formal hair styles, and airbrush makeup for the entire wedding party. Beautiful brides visit the salon or invite us to their wedding day location to prepare their flawless look, while they relax and enjoy the experience with their bridal party. Located at 1501 Vandalia in Collinsville, please call (618) 344-3778 and visit maneattractionhairstudio.com to find out how to receive complimentary services for the bride.

Osiomita Signature Bridal Gowns hand crafts each gown based on the bride's selection and preferences. Osiomita prides themselves on the fit, comfort and quality of their gowns. They also care about what's under the dress: The bride's designer will navigate her through not only the perfect dress, but the right undergarments as well.

Fall Special: Brides who begin their wedding dress journey in the months of August, September or October will receive 25% off. Please call Emalyia Klemmer at (312) 241-2999 and visit www.osiomitasignature.com.

Reiniger Jewelers is the area's most-respected jeweler and has provided over 100 years of quality product and service. With two locations in Swansea and Waterloo, they are so proud to be the trusted Metro East jeweler and thank their customers for many years of loyalty! Come explore their bridal jewelry or let them custom design the perfect wedding set.

Visit Swansea at 2704 N. Illinois St. (618-235-1219) or Waterloo at 871 N. Illinois Route 3 (618-939-4367); www.reinigerjewelers.com.

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#1 Best Retirement Community - Again!

The Esquiline is happy to announce they have been voted number 1 in the Metro East for the sixth year in a row. This beautiful facility located at the Shrine offers one campus with three options: Independent living, St. Francis Assisted Living and Dammert Care Center.

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The legend behind the new name: One summer morning, snow miraculously fell on Rome’s Esquiline Hill and a church was built there to honor Mary. The setting atop a hill on the grounds of The Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows makes “The Esquiline” the perfect name for this peaceful community.

New redevelopment: The Esquiline is gaining luxurious courtyard independent living homes and apartments, and renovations continue at St. Francis Assisted Living and Dammert Care Center.

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ev. Michelle L. Torigian was welcomed with open arms on July 8 as the new senior pastor at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Belleville.

While she was coming here from St. Paul United Church of Christ in Cincinnati, in reality, she is coming home in the literal sense of the word. Having been born and raised right here where she went to Queen of Peace and Belleville West High School, she is happy to be back close to her family, including her mother in Belleville, and sister in Champaign.

Daughter of Vincent Torigian, the well-loved and respected Civics and American History teacher at West, Rev. Torigian said she would like to carry on her father’s community minded spirit where he taught and practiced “loving our neighbor.”

Since arriving to town, she has been very busy getting to know church members and others throughout the town. “I want to hear what’s going on and figure out new ways to help the spiritual needs of our community,” Rev. Torigian said. “Just like my dad, I want to find ways for us to love our neighbors in our church and throughout the area.”

Prior to being called to the ministry, Torigian worked in fund raising and marketing for nonprofit organizations, including Junior Achievement and the Greater Largo Chamber of Commerce among others. “Pastoral care has always

been important to me, even in childhood - it’s part of who I am,” she said. “I found myself at a vocational crossroads and it seemed natural to combine my particular gifts - writing, public speaking, compassion, empathy - and enter the seminary.” She then attended and graduated from Eden Theological Seminary in 2010. She obtained her bachelors from Fontbonne University in 1995.

Rev. Torigian is the author of a number of articles on the Huffington Post Religion page. A favorite is “Between Childless and Childfree,” a reflection for Mother’s Day. She has also written various pieces for the United Church of Christ, including for the New Sacred (www.newsacred. org) blog, the worship service for General Synod in 2015, and the UCC Daily Devotional (www.ucc.org). Her essay, “Always the Pastor, Never the Bride,” was published in the book “There’s a Woman in the Pulpit.” The essay, “Worshiping in the Gaps: Developing Unique Worship Services” is published in the book “Sacred Habits: Rise of the Creative Clergy.” In addition, Rev. Torigian has written pieces for the 2017 book “A Child Laughs.” And she regularly posts her musings on current events, justice issues, pop culture and theology at www.michelletorigian.com.

Please feel free to visit St. Paul UCC at 115 West B Street in Belleville and the web site at www.stpaulucc.org. For more information call

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While sponsors and volunteers work hard on this great event, the main focus is to raise money for a worthy cause and this year it is Climb for PTSD that provides much needed mental health services to veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. In fact, 100 percent of online donations go directly to Climb for PTSD.

Although the Wingfest is a dedicated wing festival, there all kinds of food items ranging from pulled pork to chili dogs and more. Vendors will compete for Best Gourmet Wing, Best Buffalo Wing and Best Overall Wing. If cooking wings ain't your thing, perhaps eating them will be right up your alley: there are Men's, Women's and Teen Wing Eating Competitions on Saturday with cash prizes awarded. And don’t miss the Midwest Wingfest 5K on Saturday morning – visit the web site to register.

Their current program provides not only mental health services, but PTSD education for families of those suffering from PTSD, physical fitness and confidence building opportunities. Climb for PTSD’s name derives from monthly climbs outreach and awareness climbs, and symbolizes the lifting of the burden of PTSD from veterans’ shoulders to others and carrying them to a higher level of health.

This year, the kids' area will almost double in size, said Wingfest Found Doug Shoemaker.

"And don't miss the Car Cruise from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday - the first 100 cars will receive a dash plaque."

Wingfest always has the best entertainment in the area, and this year they are welcoming Drew Baldridge and Mason Ramsey as the Friday night headlining acts.

Please consider donating online at www.midwestwingfest.com/donate.

The Wingfest is located outside of St. Clair Square on the east parking lot nearest Dillard’s. For more information, visit www.midwestwingfest.com or email midwestwingfest@gmail.com.

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Entertainment At The Art Fair Is Sure To Please All Ages

Friday night: Salute to the Arts will kick off three days of art, great food and drink, kids' activities and entertainment beginning with the legendary duo Rogers and Nienhaus from 6 to 10 p.m. on the Classic Stage. With pristine harmony and searing instrumentation, they are truly a "not to be missed" act.

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Dooley the Clown and Randall Sprigg (Illustrator) Bubble Bus Taleypo the Storyteller

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Popular Festival Also Raises Much Needed Funds For Area Non-Profits

Hosted by the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, the annual Chili Cook-off has featured the culinary creations of individuals, local organizations and area businesses for 35 years now! What started with just a few vendors on one block of East Main Street in downtown Belleville has now grown to more than 60 vendors, and is one of the largest festivals in Belleville.

Many people attend the Chili Cook-off to enjoy the great chili, entertainment and other festivities, but most don’t realize that it’s the biggest fund raiser of the year for many non-profit

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August 18; 7 a.m.

Illinois Center for Autism's Pedal for Autism Rolling start on the Madison County Transit Trails from 7 to 9 a.m. at 104 United Dr., Collinsville, at Metro East Parks and Recreation Building. www.illinoiscenterforautism.org.

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Swing For A Cure: Hope For The Future

NEW COURSE! Sunset Country Club 9555 S. Geyer Road in St. Louis Join us for this special celebration featuring 18 holes of golf, brunch and games. Afterward, enjoy cocktails, a live band, auction and the latest news on the research front. Not a golfer? You can purchase tickets to attend the cocktail hour only. 8:30 a.m. registration/9 a.m. Brunch/ Shotgun start 10 a.m./19th Hole Cocktail Hour 2:30 p.m./ Buffet and auction 3:30 p.m. Call (888) 873-8539 and email info@alsastl.org. Online registration at alsa-stl.org/golf_tournament.

August 24

Troy Family Movie Night: Jumangi

Entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. and the movie will begin at 8:15 p.m. Entertainment includes music by Big Papa G, face painting by Stacey’s Faces, bounce houses (provided by Gateway Church and Gateway Bounce), Ardy the Clown, Caricatures by Jim Heil and more. Everything is free – hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, water, snow cones and more. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs, blankets

and leave your wallets at home – everything is FREE! For more information, visit www.troymaryvillecoc. com or call the Chamber office at (618) 667-8769.

August 24-25

Waterloo Homecoming, Courthouse Square

Annual festival featuring rides, games, music and a variety of food and drink. (618) 939-8600; www.waterloo.il.us.

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30th Salute To The Arts

Moody Park on Longacre Drive in Fairview Heights Enjoy beautiful art, lots of great music including Rogers and Nienhaus on Friday night and The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America Brass Quintet on Saturday night; children’s gallery and Creation Station; food and drinks; and more. www.midwestsalute.com.

August 31-September 1 Midwest Wingfest

St. Clair Square East Parking Lot in Fairview Heights Wings, wings and wings, plus all kinds of other food and drink; performance, among others, by Drew Baldrige on Friday night. 100% of donations online and cash donations at the event go to Climb for PTSD. www.midwestwingfest.com.

Sept. 1-2 Labor Day Weekend

Flea Market - Monroe Co. Fairgrounds

4177 State Rt. 156. Waterloo, IL. Sat. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by the WHS Band Parents as a fund raiser for the Marching band program. Vendor spaces are available. Text (618) 444-7630 or email leofulton@ymail.com.

September 8-9

Craft and Vendor Show

August 29; 6:30 p.m.

Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville Goodie bags, door prizes and show specials. Admission at the door. (618) 233-0940.

Auffenberg Ford in O’Fallon, 115 Regency Park Big Brothers Big Sisters annual raffle will draw the winner on this night. www.bbbsil.org.

September 13; 6 to 9 p.m.

24th Annual House Raffle Drawing

August 31; 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Maryville Concert in Firemen’s Park Abby Road Warriors Sponsored by Maryville Parks and Recreation.

Wine For Whiskers 2018 to Benefit the Belleville Humane Society at The Weingarten in Belleville. Tickets in advance are $40 and available at www.bahspets.com, by phone at (618) 910-0030 or in person at the Belleville Area Humane Society. $50 at the door.

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September 15; 5:30 p.m. doors open

Glo Bingo to benefit Children's Dyslexia Center Scottish Rite, 1549 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville 50/50, Silent Auction, Cash Bar ... more fun then you can handle! Contact Dave Casson (618) 670-9725 for more information and table reservations.

September 21-22

Italian Fest - Collinsville, Main Street

For 35 years, Collinsville has been celebrating its Italian culture and heritage - the foundation of the city. Enjoy Collinsville's largest parade on Saturday at 4 p.m.

(618) 344-2884; www.italianfest.net.

September 21-22

Belleville Oktoberfest

Celebrating Belleville’s German heritage: food, fun, games and music. Joe Dirt hits the Main Stage on Friday night; Jason Aldean Tribute Band, The Rat Pack Tribute Band, Fleetwood Mack Tribute Band and Kansas Tribute Band on Saturday. Lots of great local German music on the German Tent Stage. www.bellevilleoktoberfest.com.

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September 21-23

Edwardsville Art Fair at City Park

Featuring the original works of approximately 100 accomplished artists plus local food and drink, the fair is for the family to see art, make art and buy art! www.edwardsvilleartscenter.com.

September 23; 3 to 6:30 p.m.

St. Louis Metro Polka Club Dance featuring "The Button Box Club"

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September 29; 7:30 p.m.

Fine Arts Series Concert

Union United Methodist Church, 721 E. Main St. in Belleville. Mark Kellogg, faculty trombonist at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, and Eastman staff accompanist Priscilla Yuen will perform. There will be a free will offering and reception following. www.unionumc.org.

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September 29; 3 to 11 p.m.

St. Clare Oktoberfest

Third and Cherry in downtown O'Fallon Join us at this popular outdoor festival featuring food, German beer, wine, live music, games, pony rides, inflatables, Bingo, raffles and more. 5K run/walk at 4 p.m.

German dinner 4 to 7 p.m. in the air-conditioned school gym. Free admission. More details at www.stclarechurch.org/ofest or (618) 632-3562.

September 29; noon to 3 p.m.

Rally Around The Tower Car Show

Mertz Ford Parking Lot, 100 E. Washington in Millstadt Registration for cars begins at 9 a.m.; $20 entry fee.

Trophies awarded at 3 p.m. Food and beverages; 50/50; goody bags.

September 30; noon to 3 p.m.

7th Annual Wheels and Wine

New Venue! Silver Creek Saloon and Grill Car show with trophies and awards at 3 p.m. Music, food, raffles, silent auction, door prizes and more.

Presented by St. Clair County East Rotary club to benefit the Hospice of Southern Illinois. Free to the public, entry fees for show cars (arrive 9 a.m. to noon). www.sccerotary.org.

October 5-6

35th Annual Chili Cook-Off Around the Square in Belleville (618) 233-2015; www.bellevillechili.com.

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Masterworks Chorale and Children’s Choruses 2018-19 concert season schedule Masterworks Chorale Liebeslieder Waltzes and other Viennese Delights Sunday, October 14, 2018, 3:00 p.m.

Saint Paul United Church of Christ, Belleville

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PrevieW PArTy Saturday, September 15 6 to 9 p.m. at The Abbey 5801 W. Main St. in Belleville

Join us to view concert posters for the year and take the opportunity to purchase season and single concert tickets. Enjoy fabulous performances by our Principle Singers plus hors d’oeuvres and complimentary drinks.

Feel free to RSVP by calling (618) 304-9094 or email marketing@singmasterworks.org

Music for Young Voices Sunday, October 28, 2018, 3:00 p.m.

Saint Paul United Church of Christ, Belleville

Masterworks Chorale, Children’s Chorus,and Orchestra

A Masterworks Christmas with Christine Brewer Sunday, December 9, 2018, 7:30 p.m. at Saint Clare Catholic Church, O’Fallon

Masterworks Chorale and Children’s Chorus Annual Masterworks Gala Friday, February 8, 2019, 6:30 p.m. at Saint Clair Country Club

Masterworks Chorale, Children’s Chorus and Jazz Ensemble

Masterworks Broadway Pops Sunday, March 3, 2019, 300 p.m. at The Lincoln Theatre, Belleville

Masterworks Children’s Choruses

Voices of Spring Sunday, April 28, 2019, 3:00 p.m.

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Celtic Spring Sunday, May 5, 2019, 3:00 p.m.

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October 13; 9 to noon Pere Marquette Walk

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The start location will be at the large riverfront pavilion which is across the highway from the Pere Marquette main entrance and lodge. Parking is available at the start point. A 5k and 2 10k routes will be offered. The 20k will consist of both 10k routes. For more information, call (618) 692-4337 and visit www.gatewaymilers.org.

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