Marketplace Magazine Winter 2022 by Dale Hutton

Marketplace Bringing Your Community Home

Winter Issue 2022

Celebrating special occasions with

Jan’s Hallmark

makes life sweeter. What's Inside:

Find Sparkling Gift Ideas At Family-Owned Cecena’s Jewelry The HB&R Home Show Is On Once Again With FREE Admission Senior Lifestyles Section Kicks Off 2022

PGA HOPE Introduces Military Members To The Game Of Golf For Personal Well Being

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VALENTINE'S DAY 7 COVER STORY From gifts and greeting cards to chocolate covered strawberries, Jan's Hallmark makes special occasions even sweeter. 8 VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT IDEAS Many local retailers and businesses offer terrific treasures for this romantic holiday. 9 LET YOUR LOVE SHINE ON Cecena's Jewelry is a long-time, family-owned shop loaded with fun and fine pieces for that perfect Valentine's gift.

WHAT’S INSIDE 7

HOME IMPROVEMENT 11 2022 HB&R HOME SHOW IS BACK Everyone's favorite event is back in action and also back at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville. 12 GET A MAIL-IN REBATE Meet the members of the Great Southwestern Illinois Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling and Mechanical Contractors. 15 REAL ESTATE COLUMN Here's a housing market forecast for the new year.

HEALTH UPDATE 16 SPICE IT UP IN 2022 Substitute tasty seasonings in place of salt and enjoy the flavors of your meal even more. 17 FOR YOUR HEALTH Tips to help reduce heart disease and cancer risk at the same time. 18 FIND HELP FOR HOMEWORK One in four kids struggle with reading and learning because of undiagnosed vision problems.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

19 ANSWER DIRECT CALL CENTER Long-time business takes phone calls and messages while you are away.

SENIOR LIFESTYLES 20 BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITY Upcoming open houses will showcase this center at the Shrine surrounded by natural beauty. 20 AGESMART Local agency works to help people over the age of 60 as well as their caregivers. 21 KICK UP YOUR HEELS Sunday Fundays at Crehan's features good food and drink, and dancing to favorite country groups. 22 CEDARHURST SENIOR LIVING Specializing in assisted living and memory care, residents can choose from eight different communities including Granite City. 23 MASCOUTAH EYE CARE By using miniature telescopes, this local optometrist helps the legally blind to see. 24 UNGER EYE CARE Dry Eye Disease is a common and treatable condition.

COMMUNITY LIVING 25 PGA HOPE PROJECT Local PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) section helps Veterans through the game of golf. 26 SOULCIAL KITCHEN New concept in dining promotes food as the "medium," and the mission as the message. 28 WINTER ISSUE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Contact information for all participating businesses. 29 PROMOTIONS AND DISCOUNTS Coupons for local services and products. 31 HITTING THE JACKPOT Dieterich Bank announces the winners of their 2021 car giveaway contest.

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

On the Cover

Jan's Hallmark talks about staying connected; new product lines make it easier to stay in touch.

Marketplace Bringing Your Community Home

Winter Issue 2022

Celebrating special occasions with

Jan’s Hallmark

Visit Jan's Hallmarks in makes life sweeter. What's Inside: Columbia Center; Belleville Crossing; Green Mount Crossing; Edwardsville Marketplace; and Alton Square Mall. Find Sparkling Gift Ideas At Family-Owned Cecena’s Jewelry The HB&R Home Show Is On Once Again With FREE Admission Senior Lifestyles Section Kicks Off 2022

PGA Hope Introduces Military Members To The Game Of Golf For Personal Well Being

Marketplace Magazine

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Making Connections Is Sweeter With Jan’s Hallmark

ric Tschannen, with Jan’s Hallmark, realizes the pandemic has been hard on people not only because of the reality of COVID-19 effects, but the sheer amount of time spent social distancing and even isolating. Here are some of his thoughts on how connecting with each other remains more important than ever. MM: What trends are you starting to see in your business? ET: One of the biggest trends we saw in 2021 was that shoppers were ready to return to stores. Everyone was ready to get out of their houses and start connecting with their communities again. Parallel, and in line with that trend, our customers were sharing more stories about the celebrations they were attending. Families were finally able to catch up on the backlog of weddings, graduations, baby showers, birthday parties and other get-togethers that we all had to postpone. Those are great trends to see because it’s so important for everyone’s health to have strong connections with family and friends, and that has been more difficult to do these last couple years. MM: The importance of staying connected has really been emphasized over the last couple of years. What do you have going on at Jan’s that can help us all connect even more in 2022? ET: This year is going to be a great one. We just introduced a brand new card line called video greetings. Video greeting cards elevate a card recipient’s experience. They get a physical and tangible card, as well as see and hear from their loved ones. Personalized video greetings offer the ability for the

sender to seamlessly customize their video by adding their own text, photos or video content, and even combining content from multiple people. We are also reintroducing our “Real Stories” product line featuring Morgan Harper Nichols. This selection features cards and gifts all focused around connecting with our loved ones and offering them messages of appreciation, support, and encouragement. There’s no need to wait for a difficult time or a special occasion to let your loved ones know you are thinking of them. Our “Just Because” card line offers creative, colorful ways to add some positivity to the world on any given day. And if you aren’t a member of our free rewards program yet, get in and sign up! Each member receives a free card from the “Just Because” every month in 2022! MM: Those sound like some great additions. What else do you wish more people knew about Jan’s? ET: Well, right now we are getting ready to make our locally famous chocolate covered strawberries! They are a seasonal favorite that our company has been making for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day for close to 30 years. Producing locally and delivering our product on February 12th, 13th, and 14th ensures our customers are getting the freshest, highest quality chocolate covered strawberries available. It’s a sure way to put a smile on the face of anyone’s Valentine! Visit Jan’s Hallmark in Columbia Center; Belleville Crossing; Green Mount Crossing; Alton Square Mall; and Edwardsville.

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide

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centered, family-owned-and-operated restaurant and bar located in Downtown Belleville. When visiting Tavern on Main, you will step into a comfortable, warm environment filled with natural light exposing our rustic brick walls. Our diverse menu offers a wide selection of made-toorder foods including original appetizers, homemade soups, hand-pressed pizzas and savory entrees. Many gluten-free and vegetarian options or modifications are available. Gift certificates make great Valentine’s Day presents. 301 East Main St., Belleville, (618) 233-6246.

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Long-Time, Family-Owned Jewelry Store Has Succeeded Despite COVID

ecena’s Jewelry has a rich history in the Metro East opening on Dec. 1, 1975 in Cahokia just down the road from Parks College. “My folks opened the store where I literally grew up,” Tony Cecena said. Moving in the late ‘80s to West Belleville proved successful, but their location change to Green Mount Crossing in Shiloh has been “epic,” Cecena said, laughing. “Just to give you an idea: of all the Dierbergs' locations, this property is one of their most successful.” Starting off at the ripe old age of 16, Cecena began a long-time career by learning how to repair clocks and watches. “By 18, I was taking it seriously,” he said.

Cecena’s offers all different kinds of jewelry from fine to custom to “fun stuff.” Carrying all the standards in earrings and pendants, they have contemporary designs plus the mainstream. While sterling silver is always a best seller, yellow gold is making a strong comeback especially with younger people. Even wedding rings are going back to yellow gold - good news for baby boomers whose rings are now back in style! “For sure, our forte is definitely bridal,” Cecena said. “Working with these young couples is very exciting for us – it’s really fun to be a part of this big move they are about to make.”

Cecena's is now known throughout the area not only as a full-service shop but also as quite the creative custom jeweler. He tells customers “the sky’s the limit. I know that sounds corny, but it’s true. Often a customer walks in with a loose stone of some kind and just says, ‘make me something pretty – I trust ya!’”

The pandemic has caused changes, but only for the better. "COVID has changed the way people think when it comes to local businesses," Cecena said. "We survived just fine because people are shopping local more than ever. The store had a great holiday season.

Son Ryan, the third generation, is involved in the business, which really “happened by accident,” Cecena said. “He worked here part-time for gas money while he was in school, but it just fell in place. And now he’s such an important part of the company’s success as far as repairs – he carries a lot of responsibility.”

“Our work here is so gratifying – it really is. It’s nice to make a difference to someone by repairing something special or an heirloom. Now that we have been in business for so long, we've seen kids grow up, get married and then their kids grow up and get married,” Cecena said. “I can’t imagine ever doing anything else.”

Obviously enjoying each other’s company, the family works together every day alongside staff member and friend Pamela Herbeck. “We actually do all get along. I think by turning off the family buttons while we’re at work helps a lot,” Cecena said. “A lot of people can’t grasp that concept, but it works for us and when we walk out the door it’s back to family.”

Visit Cecena's Jewelry at 3930 Green Mount Crossing Drive next to Dierbergs in Shiloh; (618) 632-7330; www.cecenasjewelry.com.

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Love Where You Live At The HB&R Home Show!

February 25, 26 and 27, 2022 back at the newly remodeled Belle-Clair Fairgrounds

housands of people are expected to attend the Home Builders and Remodelers (HB&R) annual Home Show this year back at the newly remodeled Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville.

The Home Show allows visitors to walk around at their own pace in a comfortable environment and talk to professionals one on one while viewing their products first hand. A Home Show Guide, produced by Adams Publications, will be given to every attendee; this guide will make it easy to find the desired professionals.

Every year, people look forward to seeing the latest products, services and ideas for remodeling, restoring or renewing their home. The best news is: FREE admission sponsored by Goley Insulation. This year's Home Show is also sponsored by Liese Lumber and the HB&R Union Contractor's Council without whom the event would not be possible. Over 100 booths are expected to be onsite displaying everything from state-of-the-art kitchens, luxurious baths, decks, sunrooms, room additions, spectacular landscaping and much more, this makes the “Home Show every homeowner’s dream,” said Mike Lippert with Liese Lumber, event chairman of this year’s show.

With so many things to see and do at the Home Show, everyone will leave inspired and excited from all these new ideas to remodel, restore or renew one’s own home inside and out. The HB&R Home Show will be at the newly remodeled Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville at 200 S. Belt East. Hours: • Friday, Feb. 25 from 2 to 7 p.m.; • Saturday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; • Sunday, Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about the Home Show, visit www.localbuilderevents.com or call (618) 343-6331.

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Our Mission The Great Southwestern Illinois Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling and Mechanical Contractors is dedicated to the promotion, advancement, education and training of the industry for the protection of our environment and the health, safety and comfort of our community. The Association is an organization of union-affiliated contractors, primarily located in the southwestern Illinois counties of St. Clair, Madison, Bond, Clinton, Monroe, Randolph and Washington. Contractor members of the Association employ members of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada. The Association represents the Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steam Fitters of Local Unions 101, 360 and 439. Our members install and service residential furnaces, hot water systems, steam boilers, air conditioning units, as well as plumbing and drains. We and our fellow contractors provide the safest piping systems for water purification, hospitals, sewage treatment, power plants, steel mills and many other public and private buildings.

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Dale Hendricks Plumbing, Inc. 618-344-2198 hendricksplmb@yahoo.com

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Houseman Supply, Inc. 618-654-2193 housemansupply.com

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Housing Market Forecast: 2022 Edition By Tricia Tialdo, REALTOR, Broker, Strano & Associates

Mortgage rates are projected to steadily increase yet remain historically low compared to decades past. However, this gradual uptick in interest rates will affect affordability by raising the monthly cost of homeownership in all price ranges.

n 2021, homeowners saw an atypical housing market in which their properties sold quickly and often above the asking prices, as many homebuyers competed for the winning bid. All in all, 2021’s housing frenzy was nothing short of one for the books! Fast forward to 2022. Both homebuyers and sellers are asking: What will this year’s housing market look like? Home sales are expected to perform well again in 2022. Remote work options continue to have a huge impact on the housing market. This will aid in expanding search areas as homeowners relocate to find more space and affordable housing options. The trend of millennials moving to the suburbs is also expected to continue with homebuyers looking for communities that offer home offices, amenities and room to grow.

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Many industry experts expect the number of homes for sale to increase this year as homeowners continue to look to move and investors sell off rental properties, taking advantage of the high prices. This should give buyers a slightly better chance to snag the home of their dreams. But experts warn the growth in inventory will be slow, thus still constituting challenges for buyers. Overall, 2022 is expected to be a year of steady growth. The market looks to continue to favor sellers due to forecasted levels of buyer demand combined with limited supply. Also, experts predict a continuation of increased housing values. But as we’ve witnessed firsthand, things can change on a dime. Current events can directly affect the real estate market and economy. So buckle up and stay tuned. The world of housing is a wild ride!

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A New Year Brings New Opportunities For Better Health Use Delicious Spices To Replace Sodium In Your Diet

our spice drawer is a treasure chest of zippy, zesty, sweet, savory and spicy flavors. One of the best qualities of herbs and spices is the variety of flavors you can add to foods without adding salt. Here’s a how-to guide on the flavor profiles of common spices and how to season with them.

Rosemary

Basil

Smoked Paprika

• Tastes somewhat sweet, earthy. • Delicious Pairings: Any Italian food like meatless lasagna or pasta with red sauce; Thai food like a stir fry with lots of veggies and sprinkled with peanuts; fruit like berries, peaches or apricots. • Extra Tip: Add dried to a dish at least 15 minutes before they are done cooking for full flavor. Add fresh right before serving to avoid flavor loss or wilting.

Curry Powder

• Is a blend of spices usually including coriander, fenugreek, turmeric, cumin and others. • Delicious Pairings: Indian food like lentil potato stew; breakfast veggie and egg scramble; whole grains like brown rice or quinoa with cilantro; and tuna with celery and no-added sugar low-fat yogurt for a delicious sandwich. • Extra Tip: Some curry powder can be hot and spicy. If you prefer a milder one (or a hotter one) look up a recipe online and make your own mix from spices in your spice drawer.

Cumin

• Tastes toasty and earthy with a little spice. • Delicious Pairings: Mexican food like black bean salsa or refried beans; fish such as tilapia, especially in fish tacos; and root vegetables. • Extra Tip: Cumin is also part of the Indian spice mix garam masala. Delicious when paired with coriander in Mexican or Indian food.

• Tastes woody. • Delicious Pairings: Roasted meats like chicken, pork, lamb or salmon; mushrooms, raw or cooked; whole grain bread; and butternut squash or pumpkin. • Extra Tip: Long sticks of fresh rosemary can be used to brush marinades on meat or as a skewer stick for grilled kabobs. • Tastes smoky and woody. • Delicious Pairings: Egg dishes; spice rubs for meats or even tofu; in fruit salsas like mango; and tomato sauce. • Extra Tip: Use it to add the smokiness of bacon to any dish without the extra fat or salt.

Thyme

• Tastes earthy. • Delicious Pairings: Any bean dish; blends well with bay leaves, parsley or lemon zest; and roasted vegetables. • Extra Tip: Lightly crush dried leaves between your fingers when adding to a dish to release the flavor.

Cinnamon

• Tastes sweet and spicy. • Delicious Pairings: Whole grain muffins, waffles, pancakes or breads; and fruit crisps with oatmeal topping. Greek meat dishes like lamb or beef stew with oregano and onions. • Extra Tip: The natural sweetness means you can cut the amount of sugar in some recipes. This article is courtesy of the American Heart Association's Simple Cooking with Heart © Program. For more articles and simple, quick and affordable recipes, visit heart.org/simplecooking.

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For Your Health: Reduce Heart Disease And Cancer Risk At The Same Time By Graham A. Colditz, Siteman Cancer Center

ven in parts of the country experiencing an early thaw, winter starts to feel a bit long come February, particularly during the ongoing pandemic. The days are still short. The temps are still low. And the trees are still mostly bare.

can make it easy to miss how important some basic healthy behaviors can be for preventing many key chronic diseases. Yet it’s hard to overstate the potential impact of a handful of healthy behaviors.

So, while we’re getting ready to shed some layers and get safely outside Yet, even amidst all that, we can take heart. Not just because we’re about more often as the calendar moves toward spring, why not use these last to crest into the first days of spring and the promise of highly effective weeks of winter to think about one or two things you can do to give a COVID-19 vaccines, but because February is literally “Heart” month – Ameri- boost to your health and lower your risk of heart disease and cancer? can Heart Month, a federally designated month focused on the importance of heart disease and taking steps to help prevent and manage it. Here are a handful of ideas to consider: • Add one more piece of fruit to your lunch a few days a week On top of this, February also is National Cancer Prevention Month, • Buy that cereal that has whole grains as a first ingredient which is quite apt, since heart disease and cancer are typically the top • Search for some new meatless recipes to try two leading causes of death in the U.S. Together, they account for about • Visit smokefree.gov for information about quitting smoking 1.2 million deaths each year, taking an incredible toll on individuals and • Try to do something physically active most days – no matter families, and on the nation’s health as a whole. how easy • Call your clinic or doctor’s office to see if you’re up-to-date on But there’s a positive message in the middle of such depressing numbers. recommended health screenings. If you’re not, make a plan About three out of four heart disease cases and two out of four cancers with your provider to get back on track. Your county health could be avoided with overall healthy lifestyles. And most of the steps that department can be another great resource. lower the risk of one disease also lower the risk of the other. Unfortunately, the pandemic is still with us. So it remains important to Shared health behaviors that can lower the risk of both keep ourselves and others safe as we make progress against it. But it’s also important that we continue to look after our overall health as well, heart disease and cancer include: even if that’s more complicated to do than it has been in past years. The • Avoiding tobacco (and secondhand smoke) benefits are well worth it. You’ve got this. For personalized prevention • Maintaining a healthy weight plans and an estimate of your risk of cancer, heart disease and other • Being physically active conditions, see YourDiseaseRisk.com. • Eating a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and low in unhealthy fats and red or processed meat • Getting screening tests for certain cancers and heart disease Dr. Graham A. Colditz, associate director of prevention and control at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washingrisk factors. Talk with a doctor about which apply to you. ton University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is an internationally Health recommendations often fall into silos of information. Breast cancer recognized leader in cancer prevention and the creator of the free prevention tool, YourDiseaseRisk.com. in this silo; heart disease in that one. And colon cancer over there. This Marketplace Magazine | Winter Issue 2022 | marketplacemagazineonline.com | 17

Struggling With Homework And Learning From Home reading and learning including: eye movement control, focusing near to far, sustaining clear focus, eye teaming ability, depth perception, visual memory and visual perceptual skills. According to Dr. Thomas Unger of Unger Eye Care,“The good news is that once vision problems are diagnosed and treated, reading and learning are no longer a struggle. Homework gets done more quickly and without so many battles.”

hort attention span, eye fatigue and difficulty focusing are just a few concerns that parents are noticing since working with their children from home on homework and remote learning.

For more information on the critical link between vision and learning, Dr. Unger can be contacted at 618-655-EYES (3937) or visit the web site at readingandvision.com.

Such concerns could be attributed to a deficit in vision required for learning. A child’s 20/20 vision is not enough. It takes a minimum of 17 visual skills to read, do homework and use computer screens. Strong visual skills are crucial for all aspects of learning. Have you been observing any of the following? • Slow or incomplete copy from the board, computer screen or paper. • Avoiding reading. • Reading below grade level. • Poor reading comprehension. • Frequently losing place while reading. • Spelling difficulties. • Complaining about words moving on the page or screen. • Short attention span. • Smart in everything but school. • Labeled ADD, ADHD or Dyslexic. • Working below potential. • Eye Fatigue or eye rubbing. • Reversal of letters or numbers. • Blurred vision when looking near to far. Any one of the above symptoms is a sign that an eye exam is needed from a developmental optometrist. Since 80 percent of all learning is done through vision, it is important to have a developmental vision evaluation to test all the visual skills critical to

From STRUGGLING...To SUCCESS! 1 out of 4 children struggle with reading and learning because of undiagnosed vision problems. Does Your Child...

• Dislike reading? • Skip or reread lines? • Prefer to be read to? • Lose place when reading?

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Benedictine Welcomes Older Adults To A Community Of Compassionate Care

estled in a 200-acre setting of extraordinary natural beauty, Benedictine Living - At The Shrine is a faith-based, continuing care retirement community dedicated to the pursuit of active retirement living and wellness in body, mind and spirit. The campus offers independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care all under one roof. Benedictine is a lively, diverse community that believes in honoring the unique spirit of each resident: the choices and experiences, the passions and stories that make up their lives. It’s a place where neighbors know each other and share their joys and challenges. The professional teams of caregivers are supported by an integrated system of compassion driven by its nonprofit Benedictine mission. And, as a valued member of the Belleville area and community since 1966, the facility relies on local staff members who also value Benedictine's role in the community.

AgeSmart Has The Resources To Age Well Your Way

AgeSmart’s Caregiver Specialists can provide one-on-one assistance to link people to services that help meet their needs.

Respite Care

AgeSmart offers a Respite Program which reimburses the caregiver each month thus giving them money to purchase care and allowing them a break from caregiving responsibilities.

Caregiver Counseling

Short-term counseling that is related to topics of aging, illness, grief, life events, caregiving and community resources is available for St. Clair, Madison and Bond County residents. The counselors are available for in-home appointments.

Savvy Caregiver

Taking care of a person living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia at home is specialized work. Savvy Caregiver training sessions aid family caregivers in this role.

Stress Busting for Caregivers

The impact of stress on one’s health and its relationship to caregiving is significant. Stress busting helps the caregiver to deal with stress through relaxation techniques and problem solving.

Memory Cafes

Living with a person who has dementia can make it difficult to get out and do simple things with them like going to dinner. Memory Cafés provide a comfortable environment where caregivers can meet with their loved ones and participate in fun activities.

At Benedictine, every individual's values, beliefs and religious needs are respected. While Benedictine is the only retirement living community located on the grounds of a national Catholic shrine, all faiths are welcome: Our Mission, Your Peace Of Mind.

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Benedictine Living - At The Shrine is located at 726 Community Drive in Belleville. For more information, please call (618) 394-6400 and visit the web site at www. benedictineliving.org.

The National ElderCare Locator is also available if caring for an individual in another state. Access the ElderCare locator at www.eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx or call (800) 677-1116. Use the ElderCare Locator to find the local Area Agency on Aging in that person’s community.

Having all legal documents in order is very important. AgeSmart provides funding to Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation to assist with legal issues caregivers face. For more information, call (618) 222-2561 and visit agesmart.com.

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Every Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Crehan's Irish Pub Cast those winter blues aside every Sunday afternoon with favorite local country bands at Crehan's Irish Pub in Belleville. Four different groups play each month: Cactus Moon (shown above) on the first Sunday; JB & the Legends on the second; The Old Barn Boys on the third; and Pic' N & Grin' N on the fourth. If a month has five Sundays, then Hill Williams will play on that particular day. It's always a fun time with people looking for dance partners. Come join in the fun!

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Cedarhurst Exceeds Residents’ Confidence “We are Respectful and Approachable”

he mission at Cedarhurst of Granite City is to always ensure that residents and their loved ones feel undeniably respected and know that they can address their needs with the staff at any time.

Cedarhurst caregivers know that their residents want to rely on themselves, but with aging or health changes, sometimes routine tasks become annoyances. Cedarhurst assisted living and memory care is like a friend who steps in at the right moment with what is needed to help with those nuisances so community life, social outings, activities and family visits can become undistracted joys again. “We are Positive and Passionate” While the desire to provide consistent respect and ensure a welcoming environment remains a priority, Cedarhurst of Granite City also strives to remain positive and hopeful in any situation. Life is tough; but together, anything can be accomplished. Staff will join forces with the resident and their family members plus any physicians to determine exactly when and where extra assistance is necessary. Then, Cedarhurst’s trained healthcare professionals will unleash their kind and friendly expertise, assisting in “just-for-you” ways that bolster independence, dignity and individuality. The team is unfailingly passionate about their work, and each resident remains the constant inspiration. “We are Empathetic and Trustworthy” The Cedarhurst community is one centered around the ability to be empathetic and to safeguard the simple fact that residents crave one main thing: trust. This process can be daunting, but this is where Cedarhurst excels: Helping those to live a life as it should be – a life full of safety and the feeling of being valued, supported and eager for another day. Understandably, there are nervous moments when moving somewhere new

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and that's where the Pair to Prepare program shines. Each resident is invited to have a loved one stay for the first few days to help get settled. The Cedarhurst Promise Cedarhurst is so confident in their care for their residents that they are willing to not just make that promise verbally, but are willing to back that promise with a money back guarantee. If not satisfied and the loved one decides to move out within the first 60 days, there will be a complete refund. That’s the Cedarhurst Promise. Please visit the website at CedarhurstGraniteCity.com for more information or to schedule an in-person or virtual tour.

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Eye Doctor Helps Legally Blind To See

High Technology For Low Vision Patients Helps Many To Drive Again

or many patients with macular degeneration and other vision-related conditions, the loss of central visual detail also signals the end to one of the last bastions of independence: driving. A Mascoutah optometrist, Dr. Marianne McDaniel, is using miniaturized telescopes that are mounted in glasses to help people who have lost vision from macular degeneration and other eye conditions.

Nine out of 10 people who have macular degeneration have the dry form. New research suggests vitamins can help. The British medical journal BMC Ophthalmology recently reported that 50 percent of patients treated with a high-dose combination of vitamins experienced improved vision after six months. While age is the most significant risk factor for developing the disease, heredity, smoking, cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure have also been identified as risk factors.

Some patients consider Dr. Marianne McDaniel the last stop for people who have vision loss, one of only a few doctors in the world who specializes in fitting bioptic telescopes to help those who have lost vision due to macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other debilitating eye diseases.

Macular degeneration accounts for 90 percent of new legal blindness in the U.S. While there is currently no cure, promising research is being done on many fronts. "My job is to figure out everything and anything possible to keep a person functioning especially driving," said Dr. McDaniel.

Imagine a pair of glasses that can improve vision enough to actually change one's life. Low vision patients have probably not only imagined them, but have been searching for them. Bioptic telescopes may be the breakthrough in optical technology that will return the independence to whom once had it. Patients with vision in the 20/200 range can many times be improved to 20/50 or better. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness and vision loss in people over 50. Despite this, most adults are not familiar with the condition. As many as 25 percent of those over the age of 50 have some degree of macular degeneration. The macula is only one small part of the retina; however, it is the most sensitive and gives us sharp central vision. When it degenerates, macular degeneration leaves a blind spot right in the center of vision, making it difficult or impossible to recognize faces, read a book, or pass the driver's vision test.

"Bioptic telescopes can cost over $2,000," she said, "especially if we build them with an automatic sunglass. The major benefit of the bioptic telescope is that the lens automatically focuses on whatever you're looking at. It's like a self-focusing camera, but more precise." To learn more about the bioptic telescopes or to schedule a consultation, give the office of Dr. Marianne McDaniel a call at (618) 566-8899 and visit www.mascoutaheyecare.com. The office is located at 100 East Main Street in Mascoutah.

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Dry Eye Disease Is a Common, Treatable Condition

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ry Eyes are a part of the natural aging process. In fact, the majority of people over the age of 65 experience symptoms of Dry Eye. Patients are advised to seek treatment if they have any of the symptoms below: Blurry Vision Redness Burning Itching Light Sensitivity Excessive Tearing/Watery Eyes Tired Eyes/Eye Fatigue Stringy Mucus in or around the eyes Foreign Body Sensation Contact Lens Discomfort Scratchy feeling or Sand/Grit in eye

People that have Dry Eye Disease either do not produce enough tears or their tears are of such poor quality that they cannot lubricate and nourish the eye eﬀectively. Tears are necessary for maintaining the health of the front of the surface of the eye and for providing clear vision.

Tears also provide lubrication, which reduces the risk of eye infection, washes away foreign matter in the eye and keeps the eyes smooth and clear. Dry Eye Disease can easily interfere with work and normal life activities if not treated. Factors that lead to Dry Eye Disease can include age, medications, refractive eye surgery, long-term use of contact lenses and medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, thyroid problems and inﬂammation of the eyelids. Other factors can also be associated with doing every day tasks like staring at computer screens, televisions, or electronic readers for long periods of time. In addition, things like exposure to air conditioning, wind, smoke and dry climates contribute to Dry Eye. Untreated Dry Eye Disease can lead to permanent damage to the lids, eye and vision. However, the good news is that by properly diagnosing the type of Dry Eye Disease early on there are successful treatments including supplements, warm compresses, lid cleansers, drops and now a natural Intense Pulse Light therapy. Drs. Thomas and Alice Unger in Troy and Edwardsville have the technology to provide patients with a comprehensive eye exam to evaluate, test and treat Dry Eye Disease. Call Unger Eye Care today to make an appointment at (618) 667-2020 or (618) 655-EYES.

There IS Help For Dry Eye Disease Don’t Let It Slow You Down! Most adults over the age of 65 will experience at least one or all of the following symptoms: • Blurry Vision and Light Sensitivity • Redness • Burning and Itching Unger Eye Care can provide treatments at the two locations: 534 Edwardsville Rd. • Troy, IL (618) 667-2020

449 S. State Route 157, • Edwardsville, IL (618) 655-EYES (3937)

or visit www.ungereyecare.com to set your appointment today!

Thomas K. Unger, O.D. Alice E. Unger, O.D.

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• Excessive Tearing/Watery Eyes • Tired Eyes/Eye Fatigue • Contact Lens Discomfort

Gateway PGA HOPE Seeks To Help Local Veterans Through The Game Of Golf

elatively new to the game of golf, Belleville residents Bob Rosner and his wife, Nancy Bakay, have found not only a love of conquering the links, but also a niche as PGA tournament volunteers with PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) that is the flagship military program of PGA REACH - the charitable foundation of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans with disabilities to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. Sadly, Veteran suicide is a major issue in the Veteran community and statistics show 22 Veterans a day commit suicide. PGA HOPE is working to change this statistic by utilizing the game of golf as a form of therapy. There are currently 162 PGA HOPE programs across the country, hosted in 38 participating PGA Sections (geographical). The local section is called the Gateway Section including four participating courses in Missouri; one in Springfield, Ill.; and Arlington Greens in Granite City of which Veteran Rosner and Bakay are graduates of and now work as PGA Gateway Ambassadors spreading the word to others who may benefit from learning the game of golf. They also have had the opportunity to work at various PGA events around the country as attendants who help with crowd control, moving players from holeto-hole, keeping score and more. Their first “job” was in 2018 at Bellerive; among others was 2019 at Bethpage in New York, 2021 Ocean Course on Kiawah, SC and they are planning to help out this year at Southern Hills in Tulsa, OK. There have been others, but the biggest kick for Rosner was walking all 18 with Phil Mickelson during a practice round - “and then he won the tournament that week!” For fun, the pair likes to travel a few days ahead of the tournament in their camper to get a feel for the area and the course. The PGA HOPE program introduces the game of golf through a developmental six week curriculum, taught by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency. All programs are funded by PGA REACH and supplemented by PGA Section Foundations, so the cost of programming is free to all Veterans. Here in the St. Louis metropolitan area, Veterans are invited to the beginning of the program starting at Jefferson Barracks in February for the six weeks of lessons where participants learn all the fundamentals of golf such as driving, chipping, putting and proper etiquette. Since 2011, Gateway PGA HOPE has impacted 200 Veterans locally. Instructors in the St. Louis area include Adaptive Golf Certified PGA Professionals: PGA professional and veteran Sam Gilliland; Brian Maine, PGA professional at Whitmoor Country Club in St. Charles County; and Mark Marcuzzo, PGA professional and golf course manager at Arlington Greens in Granite City. Guest instructors throughout the six weeks may include local PGA professionals John DePriest and Dan Polites. Following the six weeks of lessons (mostly in a warm gym), the golfers get to step out on the course and put into action what they have learned. In the Metro East, Arlington Greens welcomes these Veterans every year where the then-

beginner golfers play in a Thursday morning league that is also free of charge. Everyone pitches in $5 per week and at the end of the league’s season they play the Patriot Cup Tournament and Celebration where the money is then divided according to points earned per golfer. Watch for the Veterans Golf Tournament in August sponsored by Arlington Greens Veterans Golf Association to support Arlington Greens Veterans Golf League. The tournament is a four-person scramble. Information can be found on the Facebook page @ArlingtonGreensVeteransGolfAssociation. For more information about the Gateway PGA HOPE program, please visit www.gatewaypga.org/military.

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Soulcial Kitchen By Lynn Venhaus, Contributing Writer

Currently, the food trucks include A Fine Swine championship barbecue, El Guaqo Taco, and Soulcial Smash Burger Company. The Space Shuttle Café, a converted DC-3 airplane on wheels, landed on the parking lot in November. Chicken and pizza choices are coming later – such as Neo’s Wood-Fired Pizza and NashVegas Fried. The brick-and-mortar restaurant, which opened in October, offers barbecue, tacos, and burgers, with sides, as well as Daily Inspirations – chef specials, which include salad, soup, and sandwich of the day selections as well as a burger of the week and vegetable of the week.

he first mobile cloud kitchen platform in the Metro East continues to grow food concepts and its mission on its nearly three acres at 127 North Belt East in Swansea.

Soulcial Kitchen began last summer to offer customers variety, like a food hall. Now their commissary includes takeout, delivery, curbside, online ordering, catering, a fleet of food trucks and a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. John E. Michel and his wife Holly, who live in O’Fallon, created the hospitality business model to provide a unique experience. Besides distinctive food, they wanted Soulcial Kitchen to be both a business incubator and a charity-driven mission. Michel, a retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General, is a former fighter pilot who is an award-winning author and motivational speaker. He was a partner in Minute Man Hamburger restaurants in Arkansas, which involves Veterans in the operations.

Inside, they can serve 60-70 people, and with the outside patio, about 100. The head chef is Chris Stein, a graduate with honors of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America and a native of Southern Illinois. Previous experience includes working for the Wrigley Family’s Santa Catalina Island Company and in the kitchens of Niche and Sidney Street Café in St. Louis under James Beard awardwinning chefs Gerard Craft and Kevin Nasham. Stein said he was excited to join the Soulcial Kitchen team. “Not only are they on the culinary cutting edge, I believe in their mission of giving back to the community,” he said. The complex includes a beer garden, dog park and grounds for family gatherings. To make it an overall experience, plans for a covered pavilion for music, kids’ activities, fun and games are in the works. Michel said flexibility is key. These plans were set in motion when he connected with David Stidham, now chief operating officer, who previously ran A Fine Swine

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If you see someone in need, hand them a coin, and they can exchange it for a meal. They also launched a “Love Thy Neighbor” initiative in November, partnering with local businesses to either offer 100 free hot and nutritious meals by taking a food truck into an underserved vulnerable neighborhood in need or support a nonprofit organization serving on the front lines. The first partner was Blue Stingray, a custom software company in St. Louis. Michel is adamant about their goal of giving back and making a difference, adding community initiatives as they go. “At a time in our nation’s history where many of our fellow citizens are struggling or facing difficult circumstances, ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ is a simple and tangible way to demonstrate compassion, care, and kindness to those most in need, in our midst,” he said. BBQ restaurants in New Baden and Mount Vernon for five years, and had been a marketing executive with Culver’s.

Another first – in the country, is their implementation of a food truck apprenticeship program that provides training and hands-on experience for cooks who are looking to break into the food truck business.

Stidman’s specialty is championship pulled pork, which won a Memphis in May international competition trophy in 2017. Signature sandwiches, The Hogfather and The Beefeater, are on the menu, as are pit beans, loaded potato salad and mac ‘n cheese. Pitmaster specials rotate – such as championship ribs, fork-tender pork steaks and burnt ends.

“I am focused on building the business,” Michel said. “We are going to be offering great opportunities, especially for small business entrepreneurs. We can cross train people. We have incentives to grow with us.”

Co-founder Stidman said they introduced smoked barbecued meats into the El Guaqo Taco food truck. “Beef barbacoa tacos, grilled chicken asada tacos, and smoked pork carnitas tacos are regular features, with pork belly tacos with grilled pineapple salsa and avocado crema as one of the surprise recurring specials. Our head chef developed the menu, and he has such strong chops, I guarantee you his carnitas tacos will make you want to cry. I sure did,” he said.

For more information about Soulcial Kitchen, its menu, programs, catering and booking food trucks, and contact information, visit soulcialkitchen.com. To find out the weekly specials, visit their Facebook page.

What they have learned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic helped them navigate the current challenges of the restaurant business. “The restaurant industry has been undergoing a transformation in both expectation and presentation for years, and the pandemic only accelerated the growth of key trends such as delivery, pickup, mobile, and drive through,” Michel said. He said the quality of their food and the concepts have helped build momentum during the complex’s infancy. Please join us for an evening of music, cocktails, dinner, and auctions to benefit MindsEye.

“It’s the versatility of the model,” Michel said. Another major focus is to reduce food insecurity through its “Currency of Caring” meal-token program. The team wants to be in service to others. “The food is the medium. The mission is the message. That’s the secret. That’s the bigger idea,” he said. “So far, it’s been phenomenal.” The prepaid coins may be purchased for $8 each at Soulcial Kitchen or the website. “It is a dignified, unique ‘Pay it Forward’ meal program designed to create a simplified means of providing a variety of hot meals to Metro East residents in need,” Michel said.

MindsEye builds a more inclusive community by translating vision into audio for individuals who are blind or visually impaired-- because everyone in our region deserves equal access to essential news, information, rewarding recreation, and artistic and cultural experiences. Tickets: $150 Contact Laura Foughty 618-394-6221 LFoughty@MindsEyeRadio.org

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