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The adoption option Bethalto woman endures the process.

8 Arcola and Arthur Places of wonder in eastern Illinois.

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Bed and Breakfasts Two establishments you'll want to visit.

10 Rockome Gardens Slice of paradise still going strong.

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Dining in Amish Country Where to find the best apple butter.

15 Say it with a photo

Samantha Ballard speaks from behind the lens.

17 "Crazy, Stupid, Love" Latest comedy is right on target.

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What’s Happening Thursday Aug. 11___________

Center, 8 p.m.

• “Pots, Prints, Glyphs, Paints” Edwardsville Arts Center, Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4p.m., Exhibit runs through • Bye Bye Birdie, The Muny, St. Aug. 12 • S t . Lo u i s C a rd i n a l s v s .

Louis, 8:15 p.m.

• Dog Days of Summer Exhibit, Colorado Rockies, Busch Stadium, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, St. Louis 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• The Secret Garden, The Robert G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Civic Center, 8 p.m.

• “Pots, Prints, Glyphs, Paints” Edwardsville Arts Center, Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4p.m., Exhibit runs through Aug. 12 • The Wizard of Oz, Wildey • The Brothers Lazaroff & The Theatre, Edwardsville, 7:30 p.m.

Last Waltz, Strauss Park, 6 p.m.

• Bye Bye Birdie, The Muny, St. .

Louis, 8:15 p.m.

• Dog Days of Summer Exhibit, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, noon - 5 p.m.

• Greater St. Louis Iris Society, Or thwein Floral Display Hall, Ridgway Vistor Center at Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9 a.m.

• The Wizard of Oz, Wildey to 5 p.m.

• The Secret Garden, The Robert Theatre, Edwardsville, 7:30 p.m.

• Bye Bye Birdie, The Muny, St. G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Civic Center, 4 and 8 p.m.

Louis, 8:15 p.m.

• 5th Annual Gatweay Dragon • Dog Days of Summer Exhibit, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, Boat Festival, Creve Coeur Lake • St. Louis Rams Football Game 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• The Secret Garden, The Robert (Pre-Season), Edward Jones G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Civic Dome

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Friday Aug. 12___________

• S t . Lo u i s C a rd i n a l s v s .

Colorado Rockies, Busch Stadium, St. Louis

Sunday Aug. 14___________ • The Wizard of Oz, Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville, 2 p.m.

• Bye Bye Birdie, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

• Dog Days of Summer Exhibit, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, noon - 5 p.m.

• Greater St. Louis Iris Society, Or thwein Floral Display Hall, Ridgway Vistor Center at Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Orchid Society of Greater St. Louis auction, Beaumont Room, Ridgway Visitor Center, Missouri Botanical Garden, 12 to 5 p.m.

• Corporate Par tners Day, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• The Secret Garden, The Robert G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Civic Center, 2 p.m.

• S t . Lo u i s C a rd i n a l s v s .

Colorado Rockies, Busch Stadium, St. Louis

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People Local woman pursues the adoption option Process can be lengthy but rewarding

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge

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verything is ready.

Inside the nursery sits a beautiful brushedsteel crib piled high with stuffed pandas and dolls that sit almost expectantly.

There’s a rocking chair in the corner, curtains on the windows and on the dresser rests a monogrammed diaper bag.

Shannan Norris is a mother without a child. For almost five years she has been waiting, hoping and working to turn her dream of motherhood into a reality. Now, finally, that dream is about to come true.

Norris, 41, is a Bethalto native who works as an art teacher in the Alton School District. She’s active in her church, owns her own home and has a large support network of family and close friends. Until a few years ago this happy, settled life was enough. That’s when she decided something was missing and she began to seriously consider the idea of adoption.

“In 2006, I just was trying to figure out what I was going to do with my life. I was 36 and not married and God really laid it on my heart that this was something that I needed to do, and I needed to do now,” said Norris. “I’d always known that I was going to adopt because I’m adopted. I just never knew when. I remember in the ‘90s watching a video about Chinese adoption when it was really brand new and I can remember thinking, ‘I want to do that’.”

Sometime later she watched

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Shannan Norris with a photo of Audrey Tess Sally Xiao Wan. several friends go through the process of international adoption and realized that if she was serious about the idea, then she needed to get started. Norris said the initial paperwork on the U.S. end took nine months. This included all of the usual adoption pre-requisites such as home studies, general paperwork and getting approvals through the Illinois Department of

Children and Family Services.

“To get some of the stuff done, you have to send off paperwork and then you have to wait for that to get back before you can do the next thing. And so it takes a long time for these things to happen,” she said.

Norris said she began the process in August 2006 and received her log-in date, on April

4, 2007. This meant she was “officially in line” for a baby. She said getting the log-in date was the most important part of the process because it is the basis of everything else that happens from then on.

She said this means that parents wait in line for their child based on that date. Once a month “referrals” come out. These are children that are available. Waiting families are

shown a photograph of a child and given a brief description about that child. Families then have the option to say either “yes” or “no”.

“So if you really wanted an 8-month-old and they gave you a 2-year-old, you could say no, but then you go back and run the referral all over again,” said Norris.

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People People planner Alton rolls into autumn The following events have been planned in the Alton area: TWILIGHT THURSDAYS August 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2011 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower 435 Confluence Dr., Hartford, IL 62048 Wa t c h t h e s u n s e t o v e r t h e confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers from 150 feet in the air at the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower. Experience the breathtaking view of the landscape during the twilight hours, Thursdays in August from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at “Twilight Thursdays” at the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower.

Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call (618) 251-9101 or go to www.ConfluenceTower. com.

MOVIE NIGHT AT GLAZEBROOK PARK Friday, August 12, 2011 Movie begins at dusk Glazebrook Park 1401 Stamper Ln., Godfrey, IL 62035 Come and enjoy the thrill of watching your favorite movies under the stars at Glazebrook Park’s Movies in the Park series. This month, spread out your blanket for “Tangled.” The concession stand and restrooms will be open. The event is sponsored by Liberty Bank. All ages welcome. Free admission. For more information, call (618) 466-1483 or go to www.GodfreyIL.org.

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Tickets are $10 for Argosy Preferred Members. General admission is $15.

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26TH ANNUAL WOOD RIVER TRIATHLON Saturday, August 13, 2011 7:30 a.m.

670 Whitelaw Ave. Wood River, IL 62095 Are you physically fit and up for a challenge? Be a part of the 26th annual Wood River Triathlon. The event will begin with a swim at the Aquatic Center, followed by a bike ride and run through the streets of Wood River. Registration fee. If you are interested in signing up, call (618) 251-3130.

ALTON HAUNTINGS BUS TOUR Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 7 p.m.

200 Piasa St. Alton, IL 62002 Join the Alton Hauntings crew for a tour of Haunted Alton sites aboard the evening’s ghost bus, featuring favorite locations and sites that aren’t offered on our walking tours! Join us for a journey back into the history of “one of the most haunted small towns in America” and experience locations like the Underground Railroad chambers of the Enos Sanatorium, Hop Hollow Road, the Alton Penitentiary, First Unitarian Church, a special visit to the spook-infested wine cellar of the McPike Mansion and more!. Limited Spots Available for all Bus Tours!

Departs at 7 p.m. from the Alton Visitor Center lot. The cost is $45 per person. For more information, go to www.AltonHauntings.com.

Events planned at Shaw Nature Reserve The fall and winter will be busy at the Shaw Nature Reserve.

Numerous events have been scheduled for cooler weather.

The Shaw Nature Reserve is located off I-44 at exit 253, in Gray Summit, Mo. Admission is $3 adults; $2 seniors; free children ages 12 and under.

For more information, visit www. shawnature.org or call (636) 451-3512.

Sept. 1 through Oct. 30: Wilderness Wagon and Bus Tours. Enjoy the beauty of fall with a guided tour of the Shaw Nature Reserve for your group. Reserve the Wilderness Wagon, an open-sided vehicle accommodating 28 people, or arrange for a tour on your coach. A naturalist will accompany you on a three-mile ride through the Reserve and, if you wish, lead you on a short walk along one of the scenic trails. Our roads can accommodate coaches with or without a guide. Mondays through Saturdays. Meet at the Reserve Visitor Center. Call (636) 451-3512 ext. 6075 for prices and to reserve a date and time for your group.

Sept. 6: Little Acorns: Earthwalk.

Come and explore the Shaw Nature Reserve using your five senses. Join us as we make a scent sack, find the colors of the rainbow, look for insects, listen for wildlife and taste what nature has to offer. Each Little Acorns class includes hands-on activities, a

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Norris said China has a rule that 60 percent of its babies must go for domestic adoption and the remaining 40 percent can go for international. Unfortunately, that means China now has less babies available and more families than when Norris first started the adoption process. She said this is part of the reason why the process has taken so long.

“When I started, I was told it was going to be a nine-month wait and then it was 12-months, then 18-months, then it was 24-months and then we were at a ‘We don’t know’,” she said.

Norris said that was the point when she decided to re-evaluate the situation and change her application from a non-special needs child to adopting a child with special needs that fell within a specific range.

“In the fall, I really felt that I needed to get some paperwork done so I could start looking at the waiting list. I just felt it was time, I had to do it and it was just one of those God things. You’ve got do this. So I did, and I found her. She was the first one that I looked it,” said Norris.

Her name is Audrey Tess Sally Xiao Wan, and she was born Dec. 14, 2009. She has been living at the Starfish Foster Home in Xian, China since she was only a few weeks old.

Starfish Children’s Services was founded in September 2005

by Amanda de Lange, a Dutch national, who was determined to do something to help the thousands of Chinese children with special needs. The mission of Starfish Foster Home is to rescue children in need of medical care by working in collaboration with local orphanges and nursing them back to health through solid nutrition and a loving environment, according to its website. Starfish Children’s Services organizes and pays for the children’s surgeries before

providing post-operative care. After the surgeries, the home’s goal is to find stable, loving families for each child. Currently, there are 47 children who call Starfish home.

“A foster home is different from an orphanage. It is not government run and so (Amanda) has a lot of free reign there. There are more ‘nannies’ per child,” said Norris.

She explained that the “nannies” are local Chinese women who work at the home and look after the children on a daily basis.

Audrey is fortunate in that she shares one nanny with only three other children versus an orphanage where the number could be as high as one to 25. The nannies speak Chinese although there are other volunteers in the home who also speak English and Dutch.

“She’s in a really great place,” said Norris. “The Starfish Foster Home is really well-known and so last week there were two babies left on the doorstep. That happens a lot with them. Sometimes they don’t need much medical care and sometimes they need a lot.”

Norris declined to go into details about Audrey’s medical condition as the adoption process is ongoing, but she did say that the condition is manageable and really shouldn’t make that big of an impact on her life. In fact, it will likely go unnoticed by most. Norris has already lined up a pediatrician who is aware of Audrey’s condition and will evaluate her once she’s home.

This is true for most of the children at Starfish. There are many different types of special needs and most are treatable with little impact on their ability to lead full and happy lives.

In the meantime, Norris can take comfort in the knowledge that Audrey is getting the best care possible in the best possible place right now. Recent photographs of Audrey show a happy-looking little girl with the roundest cheeks and chubbiest legs of any baby in the home. Norris said one of her frequent prayers throughout the entire process was that the daughter God had planned for her would be somewhere safe and with people who would love and care for her until Norris could bring her home. Starfish is exactly that.

“The people working love these children and want the best for them,” she said.

Her prayers were also answered in the form of an American woman named Yonna, who has been sponsoring Audrey for the past year. Yonna recently contacted Norris via Facebook.

“Yonna has been sponsoring (Audrey) and praying for her that she would get a family,” said Norris.

It has been a long, complicated and emotionally-draining journey to get to this point. Despite the hard times, Norris never lost faith. In her heart, she believed that one day God would provide her longed-for daughter.

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“Mother ’s Day this year was hard. That was before I knew her. I thought, I’m going to stay home and paint her room, and I’m going to get over this ‘Woe is me’ feeling. And so I stayed home and painted her room that day not knowing yet if I was even going to find her on that list,” said Norris.

Then, on Aug. 1, Norris got the piece of paper she’s been waiting almost five years for. The final document needed to finalize the adoption process and give her the greenlight to travel to China and pick up Audrey. She said the estimated date of travel is approximately eight to 10 weeks from the date on the letter, which puts her trip to China at the end of November or early December.

Norris’ father, Max, will accompany her on the journey.

But the trip is about more than just finally bringing Audrey home.

Norris said that after so many months of pouring over every last photograph and video on the Starfish website, she is eager to meet its founder, Amanda, and the rest of the staff who have been caring for her daughter.

She is also realistic about the hard road that lies ahead. Audrey has spent nearly all of her life at Starfish. Adjusting to a new life in America with a new family

will not be easy for her or Norris.

Audrey also has special needs that will have to be met. Life will not be easy at first and Norris is fully aware that Audrey may not bond straightaway.

“Every kid is going to react differently,” said Norris.

So for now she is still waiting and trying her best to keep busy while the weeks pass by. Now she can start to buy clothes and toys. Friends and family, many of whom have been on this emotional journey with her, finally get to throw her a baby shower.

Norris’ advice for anyone who is considering adoption or is in the middle of the process, is to build a strong support system of people who are also adopting.

“Do as much as you can just so that you’re prepared and that you will feel like you’re doing something,” she said. “It’s ok to be sad about it, but if you can, do something with your time that is going to keep you busy.

Get involved with some kind of organization that works with or for your kid’s culture. Read books or attend cultural seminars. God’s going to put you where you need to be.”

To sponsor a child, make a donation or find out more about the Starfish Foster Home, visit www. thestarfishfosterhome.org.

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People People planner Wildey announces August film lineup Clint Eastwood, Julie Andrews, naked Brits, and Newman and Redford are among the highlights of the August schedule of movies at Edwardsville’s Wildey Theatre.

Clint Eastwood is celebrated with a double feature of recent films he directed - “Gran Torino” and “Invictus.”. In “Gran Torino,” Eastwood stars as an aging auto worker forced to deal with shifting cultures and looming threats in a Detroit neighborhood he refuses to abandon. “Invictus” tells the inspiring story of how a white South African rugby team becomes the unlikely catalyst for racial tolerance at the end of the apartheid era. Morgan Freeman stars as Nelson Mandela, supported

by Matt Damon as the Springboks team captain. The double feature shows on Aug. 19, with “Gran Torino” (Rated R) at 6:30 p.m. and “Invictus” at 9:30 p.m.

The hills are alive with the sound of Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer and a small battalion of cute Austrian kids and nuns as the Wildey presents “The Sound of Music,” one of the most popular movie musicals of all-time on Aug. 21 at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Stunned by their plant closure, six English steel-workers take a lesson from the Chippendales and produce a male striptease show, much to the delight of the local ladies, in the Oscar-winning comedy “The Full Monty.” The film, which sparked an award-winning musical version, stars Robert Carlyle and Tom Wilkinson.

“The Full Monty” (Rated R) plays twice on Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

That same evening, Late Night Wi l d e y p r e s e n t s a m i d n i g h t showing of the college comedy, “Animal House.” The late John Belushi stars as John “Bluto” Blutarsky in this wild college Ffaternity comedy.

The Wildey’s August movies closes with the con-game classic “The Sting,” winner of seven Oscars, including Best Picture.

Paul Newman and Robert Redford headline the cast in the story of a big con pulled on a despicable banker responsible for their mutual friend’s death. “The Sting” will be shown on Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Tickets to Wildey movies are $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors. The Eastwood double feature can be seen individually at those prices, or for both films at $14 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Movie tickets can be purchased at the theatre’s Ticket Booth one hour prior to show time, or in advance at www. wildeytheatre.com or by phone at the City of Edwardsville’s Parks and Recreation Department at (618) 692-7538

To enhance the event, Global Spectrum is introducing Touch-aTruck, whereby a variety of popular trucks and cars will be brought in for children to interact with during the event.

“So far we have gathered a variety of vehicles that we know young children will enjoy, including a fire truck, an ambulance, a police motorcycle, the Kids Klub Gymbus, the “Big Brother” Monster Truck, and an Army cargo truck,” said Joe Capitanelli, Marketing Manager at the Convention Center. “We wanted to maintain our theme but to also add in new elements to keep the event fresh and entertaining for kids and families.”

As in years past, the Kids Block Party will continue to feature all sorts of inflatable activities, including a giant slide, an obstacle course, and a bounce house. Additional activities will be provided by the St. Charles Parks and Recreation

Department, America’s Incredible Pizza Company, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis Science Center, River City Robots, Pretty Crafty Wax Hands, Flipside Gymnastics, and First Class Child Care.

If you have a child-related business and want more information about participating in the event, you may contact Joe Capitanelli at 636669-3009 or jcapitanelli@scmocc. com.

Extreme treehouse exhibit nears end Just a few weeks are left to see the TREEmendous Extreme Tree Houses exhibition at the Missouri Botanical Garden! All summer long, the Garden has invited visitors of all ages to “branch out” from the ordinary notion of tree houses with an original exhibition of nine imaginative, non-traditional,

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Extreme Tree Houses aren’t the only tree-themed fun to enjoy during the last days of summer.

The Great St. Louis Tree Hunt branches the celebration of trees out into the community. Explore the great outdoors in search of at least 15 of 30 marked TREEmendous Trees throughout the metro region (including Missouri and Illinois).

Download an area guide, clue map and photo journal at www.mobot. org/treemendous.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is located at 4344 Shaw Blvd. in south St. Louis, accessible from Interstate 44 at the Vandeventer exit and from Interstate 64 at the Kingshighway North and South exit. Free parking is available on site and two blocks west at the corner of Shaw and Vandeventer.

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The Extreme Tree Houses are on outdoor display through Sunday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The exhibit is included with general admission and highlights the Garden’s TREEmendous year of activities in recognition of the United Nations (U.N.) International Year of Forests.

For more information, visit www.mobot.org/treemendous.The Extreme Tree Houses exhibition is designed to showcase the creativity and talent of the local community while also reinforcing the significant role trees play in our lives and in the health of our planet. Designers were encouraged to ponder the concepts of sustainability, exploration and play in the outdoors, nature-inspired design, imagination and more through their installations. Each structure is accessible for visitors to walk in, on

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Religion Court action spotlights obscure sect RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — From New Jersey to California, police, courthouse officials and real estate agents are being confronted with a baffling new problem: bogus legal documents filed by people claiming to follow an obscure religion called Moorish Science. Their motives range from financial gain to simply causing a nuisance.

No one is more exasperated by the phenomenon than the leaders of the century-old Moorish Science Temple of America, who say the growing crop of “paperwork terrorists” has nothing to do with their faith or its teachings.

“It’s just distressing that some individuals would take something as pure and righteous as this organization and try to tarnish it,” said Christopher BennettBey, grand sheikh of the group’s temple in Charlotte, one of more than 30 located around the country.

It’s not clear why the flimflam artists are invoking the group. But one expert said divisions dating back to the death of the sect’s founder have resulted in small pockets of people who claim to be followers but have little understanding of the faith.

The bad filings include deeds, liens and other documents, often written in confusing pseudo-legal jargon and making outlandish claims about being exempt from U.S. law. In some cases, filers have actually moved into foreclosed houses and changed the locks.

Other times, people seeking to slip their mortgages have used bogus documents to waste the time and money of their banks.

Fake liens have also been maliciously filed to target enemies.

“The ideas are particularly attractive to people who are hurting economically, although let’s be candid: For some people it’s just pure greed,” said Mark Potok, director of the Intelligence Project for the Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, Ala. Law enforcement can pursue theft or fraud charges if a case warrants it, but states’ laws vary on whether filing sham paperwork is a crime in itself. Lawmakers in North Carolina failed to pass a law making bad filings a crime this year.

National numbers on the scheme aren’t available, but the area around the largest city in North Carolina has been a hot

spot. In 2011 alone, more than 200 bogus legal documents have been filed with Mecklenburg County by people claiming to be followers of Moorish Science, with another few dozen in neighboring Union County.

As long as a legal document is properly formatted, county officials have to file it alongside valid paperwork, according to Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds David Granberry. The content, however, is often outlandish and includes strange punctuation and capitalization or lengthy digressions about the 14th Amendment, the Constitution or maritime law.

“If we can legally reject it for some reason, we’ll do that. But as soon as they figure out how to correct it, we’ll get a stream of these documents because word gets around,” he said.

Having a bogus lien or deed legally purged requires the county — or the subject of the lien — to go through a potentially lengthy process that often involves hiring lawyers. A document with a $50 filing fee can easily end up costing the county $2,000, Granberry said.

The tactics being used by the Moor impostors originated with tax-dodgers and white supremacist groups in the 1980s, experts said.

“These are people who engage in the most bizarre leaps of logic. They literally believe that if you lowercase the ‘u’ in the phrase United States, you will break the bonds of government tyranny and become a free man,” said Potok, the expert with the Southern Poverty Law Center.

The occupation of foreclosed homes appears to be a new wrinkle, Potok said.

Such cases have been recorded in Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, California and elsewhere. They often end in the arrests of the squatters.

Joe Pipitone, a realtor in Vineland, N.J., encountered the problem earlier this year. After selling a home that had been foreclosed on, he got a call from the new owner to say that someone was already living in the $300,000 house. Pipitone was baffled to find that a deed had been filed claiming ownership by a woman saying she was a member of the Moorish Science Temple.

Religion briefs Minnesota Methodists investigate same-sex blessings MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Leaders of the United Methodist Church in Minnesota are investigating whether a Minneapolis pastor violated church policy when he blessed same-sex unions as part of gay p r i d e f e s t i v i t i e s i n t h e Tw i n Cities.

T h e R e v. G re g R e n s t ro m o f New Harmony Methodist Church admitted bestowing blessings on six same-sex couples on June 25 at events in Minneapolis and Blaine.

Renstrom said none took place on Methodist Church property b u t h e re a l i z e d h e m i g h t ru n

afoul of denominational rules.

“I deeply believe that what a n u m b e r o f u s a re d o i n g i s expressing the love of Jesus the b e s t w a y w e c a n , ” R e n s t ro m said. “How can that ever be wrong? Sharing the love of Jesus is an important experience.

Offering a word of blessing is an extremely important pastoral responsibility.”

Renstrom gave advance warning of his plans to Bishop Sally Dyck of the Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

O n M o n d a y, s h e a n n o u n c e d the complaint, which could take up to 45 days to investigate, after which she will either initiate supervisory action or dismiss the complaint.

A c o n f e re n c e s p o k e s w o m a n said Renstrom will continue to officiate at New Harmony M e t h o d i s t C h u rc h d u r i n g t h e

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Like many Christian denominations, the United Methodist Church has been struggling with how to respond to growing recognition of gay relationships. In June, a United Methodist pastor in Wisconsin was suspended for 20 days after being convicted in a church

trial of officiating at a same-sex union.

The United Methodist Church’s Book of Discipline states that “Ceremonies that celebrate homosexual unions shall not be conducted by our ministers and shall not be conducted in our churches.”

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Travel Arcola and Arthur filled with wonder

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge

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he little central Illinois towns of Arcola and Arthur are located right in the heart of the state’s largest Amish community and offer a wide variety of fun, interesting and quirky sights that will easily keep you entertained for a day or a weekend despite their small size.

Arcola is the more touristy of the two towns with picturesque brick streets lined with grand Victorian houses, a main street worthy of a Norman Rockwell painting populated with quaint antique shops, flower shops, crafts and primitives and several retailers selling traditional Amish products and furniture.

Arcola invites stressed out and weary visitors to take a break, put their feet up and “unplug” from the constant stream of distractions that clutter our daily lives. Unwind in the gazebo of a historic bed and breakfast or wander through Yoder’s Homestead Shop and Furniture and give yourself permission to spend 20 minutes deciding which Amish jams you want to take home with you. The town also has two well-established bed and breakfasts, the Flower

which is Sept. 9, 10 and 11 this year, or the Raggedy Friendship Gathering that takes place every June. At the Broom Corn Festival, watch the world famous “Lawn

Raggedy Ann creator Johnny Gruelle was born in Arcola in 1882. His beloved Raggedy Ann and Andy stories and the millions of dolls that have been produced show what an impact his creation has had on the world. Fans gather every June for the Raggedy Ann and Andy Friendship Gathering to show off and swap dolls, books and share stories with other Gruelle kindred spirits.

The town is also home to the World’s One and Only Hippie Museum, which was created by the late Bob Moomaw.

According to the town’s website: “Moomaw worked as a railroad clerk and tax assessor, but did not like either job. As an eccentric, independent artist with strong beliefs, he was able to give voice to his feelings, passions and opinions through his art and the writing on the sides of his buildings. He created the 62-foot-long artwork starting in 1992 to say something about his life and the era during which he lived. A nearby marker

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At top, Yoder's Homestead Shop has Amish gifts galore.

Above, an Amish horse and buggy. Åt right, the witch's grave, which has become a tourist attraction.

Patch and Diamond House B & Bs. To find out more about these B & Bs, see the story on Page 9 of this issue.

You can also plan your trip to coincide with the town’s festivals such as the Broom Corn Festival,

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Rangers” precision lawn mower drill team and enjoy more than 100 booths of food, arts and crafts and games, as well as live entertainment.

Raggedy Ann and Andy are another big draw for the area.

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gives an interpretation of his work.”

The monument is located next door to the historic Illinois Central Arcola Train Depot, which also serves as the town visitor center.

Another interesting, if a little spooky, attraction is the unmarked grave of a local “witch.” Legend has it that her dead body was found and locals buried her in a nearby cemetery just outside the town. They planted a tree on top of her grave and further sealed the site with an iron fence in hopes both would help to keep her spirit safely buried. According to the story, when the tree dies, her spirit will be free. Today, the grave attracts visitors intrigued by the witch’s story and to see the tree, which has completely grown on top of the fence.

We were also fortunate to get to view one of Arcola’s most beautiful sights that isn’t on the usual list of tourist spots. Bill Harshbarger, the owner of the Flower Patch B & B, personally showed us the stunning

\stained glass windows inside the Arcola Presbyterian Church. The glass panes, which were made from Tiffany glass in Chicago, fill three large gothic windows depicting famous scenes from the Bible.

Arthur, by contrast, is smaller and quieter. Its Amish roots run deep and seem to have kept the town somewhat distanced from the fast pace of modern life. Like Arcola, Arthur has many interesting shops that will keep visitors happily entertained for an afternoon or two.

There are currently more than 1,000 Amish families living in the countryside that surrounds Arthur making it the center of the country’s fourth largest Amish community. The purpose of a visit here is soak up some of the Amish culture, make new friends and try out some of the area’s famous Amish cooking.

You’ll regularly see black Amish buggies rambling along the side of the roads; the horses perfectly at ease with cars speeding past.

Neat Amish farms with their whitewashed houses, laundry fluttering in the breeze and horses grazing peacefully in the sunshine make this area seem like the frontier of a bygone era.

We stopped in at Beachy’s Bulk Food Store during our visit, which is located at 259 N CR 200E, and about two miles outside of Arthur. This amazing little place is Amish-owned and operated and offers shoppers a multitude of Amish-made groceries, spices, flours and locally grown produce. There’s also Amish cheese and meat products and homemade baked goods.

Finally, one of the area’s biggest events of the year is the Illinois Amish Country Cheese Festival, which takes place on Sept. 3, 4, and 5, 2011. This annual event, which has been going on for the past 35 years, draws ten of thousands of people from across the country to take part in a celebration of all things cheese. Enjoy games, crafts, food and live entertainment in a fun family setting.

For a more detailed listing of upcoming events, attractions and places to stay in Arcola or Arthur, visit any of these websites: www.arcolatourism.com, www. illinoisamishcountry.com or www. arthur-il.gov.

Travel B & Bs offer homes away from home

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge Tucked away on a quiet, leafy street in Arcola you’ll find the Flower Patch and its sister property the Diamond House Bed and Breakfasts. The former has been owned and operated by Bill and Lynne Harshbarger for the past 23 years. The couple’s son, Dan, and his wife, Tammy, own the Diamond House next door. Together, these two lovely properties make for a delightful and relaxing stay during a visit to this little central Illinois town famed for its Amish connections.

Each year, my husband and I try to get away and find somewhere new to visit on our anniversary.

This year we chose Arcola, which is located two hours north of the metro-east off Interstate 57 near Effingham. It proved the perfect escape for us being far enough away to feel “away from home” and yet close enough that we could make the trip in just a couple of hours.

Bill greeted us warmly upon our arrival and ushered us into the cool sitting room filled with beautiful antique furniture, lace curtains on the windows and Lynne’s paintings adorning the walls. We immediately felt at home and gratefully sipped the ice-cold glass of lemonade brought to us while Bill filled us in on the best places to eat and visit during our brief stay.

Built in 1864, the Flower Patch has five guest rooms all thoughtfully decorated to reflect each room’s theme. We stayed in the spacious second-floor Maple Room, which is named for the large Maple tree located outside the window. This romantic red room incorporates a floral and lace decor and features a private bathroom with shower, pillow top queen-size bed, covered with a lovely, hand-stitched Amish

Fern Room does double duty as a suite and includes a Lazy-boy sofa sleeper, private bath with shower and a full-sized antique bed. This cheerful blue and white room with eyelet lace curtains is a great option for families. The Rose Room on the main floor, so named for the small

quilt. The romantic ambiance of the room is further enhanced by the antique mantled fireplace.

Unfortunately, it was well above 90 degrees during our visit so we couldn’t test it out property, but we did put the in-room air conditioner to good use.

Bill also gave us a tour of the Flower Patch’s four other rooms.

The pretty Garden Room located at the back of the house has its own private staircase and views overlooking the garden gazebo and white wicker furniture. The

rose garden outside the window, houses the family’s vintage pieces.

It features a four poster, pillow top queen-size bed with a large private bath enhanced with hand painted tiles and French doors. The Sunset Room is conveniently located at the top of the stairs and available for guests who need extra sleeping space. It shares a bath next door with the Fern Room or Maple Room. This smaller room provides guests with all of the amenities of a bed and breakfast at a discounted price. Like the other rooms, it has a

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The Flower Patch B & B, above, offers visitors a restful retreat. Below right, the homemade almond and pear muffins. At bottom, the Diamond Room at the Diamond House B & B. pillow top, full-sized bed covered with Laura Ashley bedding, kitsch Coca-Cola collectibles and Norman Rockwell prints on the wall. Robes, air-conditioning, and wireless internet access for guests in all the rooms provide a thoughtful touch.

Next door is the Diamond House B & B. This Frank Lloyd Wrightinspired prairie house was built in the 1920s and offers guests a choice of five tastefully decorated rooms.

The house retains the antique charm of the Flower Patch, but incorporates a slightly more modern approach to its decor.

The luxurious Diamond Room is the highlight of the house and the perfect place to spend a romantic getaway for two. This is the only room between the two houses to offer a television and DVD player.

Guests staying here will enjoy a four poster queen size bed, large walkin shower with designer tub for two and a plump Lazy Boy sleeper sofa that’s ideal for snuggling up to watch a film from the owners’ extensive DVD library. This room also includes a table for two where guests can enjoy an intimate six course dinner.

The B & B’s other remaining rooms are the Emerald Suite, Ruby Room, Sapphire Room and Amethyst Room. All rooms include private, tiled baths; full-size or queen pillow top mattress and individual touches such as artwork by local artists, Lynne’s work and Bill’s, who is also an enthusiastic amateur sketch artist.

Both houses share access to the back garden, which was overflowing with a variety of plants and flowers that are as useful as they are beautiful. The impressive herb garden produces multiple varieties of basil, mint and thyme, as well as rosemary and oregano that regularly find their way into the inn’s legendary seven course breakfast. There’s also a grape arbor that gets processed into juice, and

tomatoes, onions, peppers, pole beans, peas and red raspberries.

The garden gazebo, tranquil fishpond and shaded benches all provide tired travelers and romantic couples with a dose of much-needed rest and relaxation. Sit outside in the garden with your glass of wine or cup of tea and enjoy the evening breeze while you watch the butterflies – and your problems – float away.

Of course, no visit to Flower Patch or Diamond House is complete without experiencing the establishments’ legendary breakfast.

My husband and I have stayed in many B & Bs over the years and eaten our fair share of home-cooked breakfasts but nothing prepared us for what Dan had in store. But before I get to the food, I have to take a moment to describe the absolutely stunning dining room and its accompanying antique fine china and crystal glassware.

According to Bill, he and Lynne have collected 25 sets of fine English china over the years. I was granted a peek at the inn’s china cupboard piled high with delicately painted

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plates, bowls, cups and saucers. He said they rotate each set daily.

Breakfast at the Flower Patch and Diamond House is truly an event to be savored. We started with a cup of grapes and bananas presented in elegant stemmed glassware and topped with an edible pansy and a chocolate mint leaf. This was followed by Lynne’s famous homemade Angel Biscuits and Pear and Almond Muffins. The biscuits were more dense than a regular biscuit but not quite as dense as a scone and just slightly sweet. Perfect with the homemade raspberry jam.

We washed all of this down with a glass of homemade tomato juice, French roast coffee and, to the relief of my husband, properly brewed hot tea.

That’s when things began to get interesting. Dan came around with a large platter of steamed creole cauliflower smothered in a type of cheese sauce, then we had the inn’s famous sweetcorn on the cob, seasoned basmati rice with a dill mushroom sauce and Dutch sausage with a whole cheese-topped baked potato. Finally, we finished with yogurt pancakes lightly dusted with powered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup. More than an hour later we rose from this feast filled to the brim and ready to tackle the day’s adventures.

The Flower Patch and Diamond House B & Bs are two wonderful establishments that will provide not only a restful night’s stay, but also an enchanting escape from the humdrum of daily life. Bill and Lynne, and Dan and Tammy provide their guests with a personal service that is second to none.

They are also more than happy to customize a package to fit your needs such as a Romantic Getaway, Wine and Antique Trail Getaway, Amish Tours or anything that strikes your fancy. You can also take part in one of Lynne’s special English High Teas. Visit the website for more detailed descriptions of these and other events.

Prices for the Flower Patch range from $109 (plus tax) Sunday through Thursday to $149 (plus tax) Friday and Saturday. Prices at the Diamond House range from $139 (plus tax) Sunday through Thursday to $199 (plus tax) Friday and Saturday.

To book your stay or for more information, visit www. arcolaflowerpatch.com or contact The Flower Patch Bed & Breakfast, 225 E. Jefferson Street, Arcola, IL 61910, at (217) 268-4876 or email harsh8@aol.com; contact The Diamond House Bed & Breakfast, 229 E. Jefferson Street, Arcola, IL 61910, at (217) 268-4876 or email daniel@arcoladiamondhouse.com.

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Travel

Rockome Gardens Flower gardens and family fun

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge

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o visit to Arcola is complete without a trip to Rockome Gardens. This unique attraction, located five miles west of downtown Arcola, is an island of flower gardens and other fun family activities amidst the surrounding fields of Amish farms and pastures.

The gardens has had a long history with its share of good times and bad, previous owners, fires and even a small twister, but it has survived and seems to have come out of the worst stronger than ever.

The gardens were founded by Arthur and Elizabeth Martin, who dreamed of creating the largest flower garden in the county. Their idea was to set aside seven acres of the 208-acre farm for formal gardens, rock formations and a summer home. Martin put local men to work building the attraction’s rock formations during the Depression of the 1930s when jobs were scarce. Word of the Martins’ creative efforts soon spread and people began to flock to the farm to view its beautiful gardens and curious rockwork. Over time the gardens were continually expanded and developed to include other attractions.

We parked easily in the large parking lot and headed into Rockome Garden Foods. This large Amish-run food and gift shop is filled with an array of homemade jams, jellies, relishes, pickles and baked goods. The friendly Amish ladies who work there were bustling back and forth restocking shelves and helping customers with their questions. The complimentary sam-

ples of apple juice near the entrance were a welcome refreshment as we came in from the unforgiving Midwest heat.

The store also stocks an impressive selection of homemade cheeses, thanks to its on-site cheese factory. A large window provides visitors with an inside look at the cheese-making process while they nibble samples.

There’s also a grist mill, deli and meat counter where sandwiches can be purchased and a large sweets and candy section that the little ones will love. Another nice thing about the store, and the neighboring Rockome Gardens Restaurant, is that both are open to visitors independently and don’t require admission into the gardens to be enjoyed. Read more about the Rockome Gardens Restaurant in the dining section of the issue.

That said, visitors who do venture into the gardens will be enchanted with the variety of plants and flowers they will find there. Owner Steve Maher, who only recently purchased the gardens in January along with the Rockome Gardens Preservation Inc., was ready and waiting at the entrance to give us the guided tour. He gave us our choice of two horse-drawn carriages for our tour – a traditional Amish black carriage or an elegant white “Princess” carriage. Due to the extreme heat and on Maher’s advice, we opted for the white one. Maher chatted happily about all of the repairs they’ve made and his ideas for the future of Rockome. Unfortunately, a series of previous owners allowed the gardens to fall into disrepair. This coupled with the wrath of Mother Nature had left the gardens in need of a facelift. Maher, who previously did business with the Amish, said his family had been visiting the gardens for years. He said that although the gardens were in need

of major repairs, he felt the time was right to buy the property and begin restoration work.

Maher and his wife, Bev, have been working hard all year to bring the gardens back to their former glory, and it appears to be working.

During our visit – which was on one of the hottest days of the year – the grounds were busy with families out enjoying the gardens, shopping in the antique mall and tucking into ice cream. The lack of rain this summer had clearly had an impact on the flowers but many were still beautiful if a little faded. The highlight for me was the herb garden. The pungent aroma of lavender and rosemary filled the air as did the hundreds of bees that hovered overhead. I was also delighted to come across a little plant that I had never seen before called an Easter Egg plant. This quirky plant produces fruit the size and shape of small eggs.

Children will absolutely love the playground with its treehouse and train. There’s also a teepee and sluice box mining to explore, riding the train, feeding Festus the donkey and other animals in the petting zoo, climbing up to Lookout Tower and sitting in the giant rocking chair.

And of course there’s lots of wide open spaces to run around in just perfect for burning off some of that pent up energy from the car ride. We didn’t bring our daughter along on this trip since it was our anniversary, but we agreed that this is one of the best family attractions we’ve come across for a long time definitely worth the $10 admission.

Probably the best sight to see though is the Amish Museum, which is dedicated to preserving Illinois’ largest community of Old Order Amish. We started our tour with an 18-minute film on the history of the Amish people, their

religion and their ways. I found it very insightful and it dispelled a lot of misconceptions that I previously had about Amish beliefs. I also had no idea the early Amish endured such horrific religious persecution in Europe before finding the peace and tranquility they so desired in the American frontier.

We then worked our way around the room, which was filled with beautiful Amish items such as an early printed Bible, quilts and Amish clothing. There is also a section of the building devoted to recreating Amish life. There’s an Amish kitchen, wedding table, living room and barn area with a carriage and all the necessary tools. I was fascinated and can’t wait to go back to learn more.

Visitors with more time should definitely take advantage of the personal activities available. These include enjoying a meal in an Amish home, touring an Amish home or farm, a woodworking tour, buggy ride and tours of the Amish countryside. Contact the center at www. amishcenter.com or call 1-888-45AMISH to arrange a tour.

Rockome Gardens is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission to the gardens, which includes the Amish Museum, costs $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (60 plus), $6 for children (5-12 years) and children 4 and under are free.

A season pass costs $40 for adults, $35 for seniors, $30 for children.

Buggy rides around the gardens cost an additional $5 for adults, $4 for children (5-12) and are free for children four and under.

Group rates are also available. For more information about Rockome Gardens, call (217) 268-4106 or email amishtours@rockome.com. For more information about Rockome Garden Foods, visit www.rockomefoods. com.

Pictured are two views of Rockome Gardens near Arcola.

Photos by Pete Midgley.

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Travel

Dining in Amish Country

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge Dining in Arcola can be a mouthwatering experience if you know where to look. In the main downtown area there are a handful of eating establishments that will satisfy a rumbling tummy without breaking the bank.

Arcola is a small town surrounded

During this visit we stayed at the wonderful Flower Patch bed and breakfast, located at 225 East Jefferson St. in Arcola. This inn is slightly different from other B&Bs because it shares a breakfast area with its sister property next door, the Diamond House B&B, which is owned by the members of the same family.

Breakfast here is an event to

serious exploring.

For lunch or dinner, there are several options where you will find tasty food for good value. Being in the heart of Illinois’ Amish country, we were eager to find locally-owned places that provided home cooked meals. Arcola, and the nearby Arthur, didn’t disappoint.

We decided on the Rockome Gardens Restaurant, which provide

sweet corn on the cob, stuffing and mashed potatoes with gravy. The homemade rolls were hot and tasted absolutely delicious smothered in the locally made apple butter. You’ll also get free refills of cold iced tea or other beverages of your choice.

Yoder’s Kitchen is another top choice for simple, home cooked food that tastes great. Voted Best Family Restaurant in Illinois for 2010 by The Official Best Of, this family restaurant has deep Amish roots that are reflected in the high quality cooking and service. It is especially famous for its selection of pies.

Yoder’s Kitchen is located at 1195 E. Columbia, Route 133, Arthur, IL. It is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

However, if you’re looking for something just a little bit different as we were, then be sure to check out Las Cazuelas, located at 602 E. Springfield Road in Arcola.

This family-owned restaurant provides authentic Mexican food and amazingly fast service at an affordable price. We decided on this for our dinner because it came highly-recommended by our innkeeper and was within walking distance of the B&B. The menu offered the usual

Mexican favorites such as tortillas, enchiladas and chimichangas. We decided to share the restaurant’s fajita for two dish for $16.99. Our friendly waiter brought out a platter of sizzling beef and chicken with green peppers and onions.

This was accompanied by a plate each of seasoned rice, refried beans and toppings including lettuce, guacamole and sour cream.

We rounded things off with a bottomless bowl of homemade tortilla chips and salsa. Overall, the fare was pretty normal for a traditional Mexican place, the quality was good and the service was excellent.

This is a good choice for anyone looking for something besides Amish country cooking and the margaritas went down easily, if a little potent.

Of course, this is just a small sampling of the fine eateries in the Arcola and Arthur area. My advice is to get away from the interstate and explore a little. Talk to your B & B owner, he’ll have the most up-to-date information on the best places to eat. You can also try asking the shopkeepers or local residents you meet. Or, try visiting www. arcolatourism.com.

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At top, the buffet at Rockome Gardens Restaurant. Above, Las Cazuelas provides good-value authentic Mexican food. At right, steamed cauliflower at the Flower Patch B & B. by farmland. The nearest cities are Tuscola to the north and Mattoon to the south. If you crave a typical grill and bar chain restaurant, then you’re best bet is to hop on the interstate and head for one of these cities. On the other hand, if you’re happy to do a little exploring, you’ll find some wonderful little cafes and restaurants that offer a variety of delicious options for the hungry traveler.

remember. The inn is famous for its unconventional seven course breakfast. This includes fresh fruit, homemade juice and Angel biscuits, as well as steamed cauliflower, baked potatoes and basmati rice with mushroom sauce.

Everything was washed down with seemingly endless cups of French roast coffee or hot tea. We left absolutely filled to the brim and ready to get outside for some

a hearty country buffet from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and a brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. This restaurant is run by the Herschberger family, who also own the nearby Yoder’s Kitchen in Arthur. The Amish ladies who staff the kitchen ensure the buffet is permanently filled with steaming hot trays of broasted chicken, green beans made your grandma’s way with big chunks of bacon,

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The Arts Arts calendar **If you would like to add something to our arts calendar, email it to theedge@edwpub.net.

Thursday, Aug. 11 Bye Bye Birdie, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

The Secret Garden, The Robert G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Civic Center, 8 p.m.

Dog Days of Summer Exhibit, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

“Pots, Prints, Glyphs, Paints” Edwardsville Arts Center, Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4p.m., Exhibit runs through Aug. 12

Friday, Aug. 12 Bye Bye Birdie, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

The Secret Garden, The Robert G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Civic Center, 8 p.m.

Dog Days of Summer Exhibit, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

“Pots, Prints, Glyphs, Paints” Edwardsville Arts Center, Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4p.m., Exhibit runs through Aug. 12

Sunday, Aug. 14 Bye Bye Birdie, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

The Secret Garden, The Robert G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Civic Center, 2 p.m.

Dog Days of Summer Exhibit, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, noon - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 16 The Secret Garden, The Robert G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Civic Center, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 17 The Secret Garden, The Robert G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Civic Center, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Dog Days of Summer Exhibit, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 18 The Secret Garden, The Robert

G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Civic Center, 8 p.m.

Dog Days of Summer Exhibit, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 19 The Secret Garden, The Robert G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Civic Center, 8 p.m.

Dog Days of Summer Exhibit, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 20 The Secret Garden, The Robert G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Civic Center, 4 and 8 p.m.

Dog Days of Summer Exhibit, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, noon - 5 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 21 The Secret Garden, The Robert G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Civic

Center, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Dog Days of Summer Exhibit, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, noon - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 23 Dog Days of Summer Exhibit, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Saturday, Aug. 27 Dog Days of Summer Exhibit, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, noon - 5 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 28 Dog Days of Summer Exhibit, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, noon - 5 p.m.

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The Arts Artistic adventures Monet exhibit tickets now on sale The Saint Louis Art Museum announced that tickets for Monet’s Water Lilies went on sale to the public on July 29.

Opening on October 2, 2011, this highly anticipated exhibition reunites the Agapanthus triptych for the first time in more than 30 years.

Monet’s Water Lilies will be on view at the Saint Louis Art Museum through January 22, 2012.

French artist Claude Monet is one of the most significant and bestknown Impressionists, and his Water Lily paintings— approximately 250 in the entire series—represent the culminating achievement of his career.

Admission to Monet’s Water Lilies is $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, $6 for children 6 to 12, free for children younger than 6, free to Members every day and free to all on Fridays. Timed entry tickets are required. Advance tickets are highly recommended and are available at all MetroTix locations. Tickets are also available in person at the Museum. Tickets purchased through MetroTix will incur a $2.75 service fee per ticket; the service fee is waived for tickets purchased at the Museum. Charge by phone at 314.534.1111 or online at www.metrotix.com.

The Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and closed on Monday. Information on events for Museum Members and special public holiday hours for Monet’s Water Lilies is available at www.slam.org.

Monet’s Water Lilies is organized by the Saint Louis Art Museum, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and The Cleveland Museum of Art. This exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

Add i t i o n a l s u p p o r t h a s b e e n provided by Emerson. Financial assistance has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.

Curated in Kansas City and St. Louis by Simon Kelly, curator of

modern and contemporary art, the exhibition will be on view at the Saint Louis Art Museum in the Main Exhibition Galleries from October 2, 2011, through January 22, 2012.

Monet’s Water Lilies is currently on view at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and will be shown at The Cleveland Museum of Art in 2015.

Admission to the Saint Louis Art Museum is free to all every day. For more information about the Saint Louis Art Museum, call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org.

Kemper to feature Saraceno With utopian ambition and s c i e n t i f i c p r e c i s i o n , To m á s Saraceno redefines both the built environment and the role of the artist. His spectacular, gravitydefying installations and visionary sculptural models — inspired by clouds, bubbles, spider webs and other natural structures — explore connections between complex social and ecological systems while raising pointed questions about our own relationships to an increasingly fragile natural world.

T h e M i l d re d L a n e K e m p e r Art Museum will present Tomás Saraceno: Cloud-Specific Sept. 9 through Jan. 9, 2012.

Highlighting the breadth of

S a r a c e n o ’ s c ro s s - d i s c i p l i n a r y practice, the exhibition specifically advances his Air-Port-City (2001– present), a wide-ranging technical and theoretical investigation into the possibility of creating a sustainable city-in-the-sky.

“Saraceno effectively transforms the gallery into an investigative laboratory containing models and prototypes as well as inflatable sculptures and documentary video of the artist conducting tests in the field,” says Meredith Malone, exhibition curator at the Kemper Art Museum. “We are thrilled to present his work and to support the production of ambitious new pieces that strikingly synthesize art, architecture, engineering and the natural sciences.”

Trained as an architect, Saraceno builds on the radical experimentation of Buckminster Fuller, Gyula Kosice, Archigram, the Antfarm group and others who have visualized airborne existence. Yet Saraceno grounds his designs in original research and a distinctly collaborative approach.

Working with scientists and a range of engineers, chemists, physicists and botanists, Saraceno identifies contemporary predicaments — the growing ecological crisis, the social and political effects of globalization — and addresses those challenges at both micro- and macro-scales.

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Pictures really are worth a thousand words Shiloh photographer Samantha Ballard says a lot from behind the lens

By SARA HALL For The Edge

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hen you can’t find the right words to describe an event, object or place, don’t say anything at all. Take a picture.

This is the artistic mentality in which Shiloh photographer Samantha Ballard, founder of Breaking Reality Photography, thinks. Ballard said when she encounters a circumstance that is hard to relay, she often uses her photos to represent events more accurately and in finer detail.

“Through my photography, I can show you how I see the world in ways I never could with words. In different languages, things don’t always translate properly - tenses are skewed, feelings are unclear,” she said. “With photography, I can say everything I wanted to by saying nothing at all.”

Ballard’s love of capturing events through pictures was first piqued by a visit to Opryland as a child.

“I loved all the flowers and nature there,” she said. “I went through about eight or nine rolls of film during the trip.”

Ballard said her passion for the craft further developed

after she purchased her own first camera, a Canon AE-1, at the age of 16. She said she became so enamored with taking photos that she decided to take a college course in photography while she was still in high school.

Since then, she said she has become even more involved with taking photos wherever she goes, whether it be in the local area or when on the trips she takes, and and is always snapping photos.

“I had so much fun with it that I never stopped,” she said.

Ballard’s photos span all subject matters, from nature and butterflies to scenic shots. While Ballard said she enjoys shooting all types of photos, she especially enjoys shooting urban photography in cities. She said she especially loves to photograph St. Louis and East St. Louis because the rich history of these cities translates into beautiful shots.

“To see a city evolve and decay when it used to be a hugely industrial is interesting to me,” she said. “Just to document the history of places is really great.”

Ballard produces her photography in multiple forms, from prints to greeting cards to personalized pendants. She also sells exclusive customized pendants featuring either her

work or work submitted by others. “(The photos in the pendants) can be of kids, pets or any photo given,” she said.

Ballard recently showcased her collection in her first actual exhibit on Friday, July 22 at Lost Arts & Antiques, a newly opened art shop within the historic Wildey Theater.

While Ballard, who is pursuing a business administration degree at SIUE while still working full-time at Livingston Law Firm in Fairview Heights as an office manager, said although photography is currently just a pastime for her, she would love for her hobby to transform into a business model.

“It’s something I enjoy enough that I hope it will be a regular thing I end up doing,” she said.

Ballard’s next exhibit will be on Sept. 24 and 25 at the Strange Folk Festival in O’Fallon.

Ballard’s work will continue to be for purchase at Lost Arts & Antiques as well as at her website, www.breakingreality.com.

Those interested in purchasing work from the website can order prints directly or contact Ballard for a special order.

Pictured are four photos by Samantha Ballard of Breaking Reality Photography in Shiloh.

The photo at top left is worthy of note as it shows a piano that was uncovered at the Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville.

Photos by Samantha Ballard.

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QuickGlance Movie Reviews

“Captain America: The First Avenger”

The last Marvel Comics setup for next summer’s all-star blockbuster “The Avengers” finds Chris Evans starring as the World War II fighting hero. Evans brings an earnest dignity and intelligence to the role of Steve Rogers, a scrawny kid from Brooklyn with dreams of military glory. But scientist Abraham Erskine (Stanley Tucci) sees something special in him and enlists him for a daring experiment. Through some high-tech injections, Steve is transformed into a supersoldier known as Captain America. But he isn’t the only one who’s juicing: Hugo Weaving plays the former Nazi leader Johann Schmidt, aka Red Skull, who’s formed his own splinter group and built some intimidating weapons. Director Joe Johnston’s film feels weighty and substantial, even in 3-D, and it has a beautiful, sepia-toned, art-deco look about it. The abundant supporting cast includes Tommy Lee Jones and Dominic Cooper. But “Captain America” is far more engaging when it’s about a scrappy underdog overcoming the odds than it is about generic shootouts and exploding tanks. And it only scratches the surface in trying to examine the perils of premature fame.

RATED: PG-13 for intense sequence of sci-fi violence and action.

RUNNING TIME: 126 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two and a half stars out of four.

“Friends with Benefits” Director and co-writer Will Gluck (“Easy A”) has crafted a

hyper, R-rated, postmodern rom-com that laments the genre’s saccharine falsehoods while ultimately falling prey to the clichis it strives to upend. The dialogue is snappy and the plot makes efforts for emotional realism, but the story is a familiar one: romantically exhausted friends (Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis) try to forge a sexual relationship without emotion. They have terrific comedic timing and look great in bed together, but don’t have enough friction for real chemistry.

Woody Harrelson, Patricia Clarkson and Richard Jenkins lead a strong supporting cast, but Gluck’s film is too smooth for the realism and mockery it seeks. Its best parody comes in a film within the film, a mock rom-com with Jason Segel and Rashida Jones. Easily superior to and far smarter than the earlier released “No Strings Attached.”

RATED: R for sexual content and language.

RUNNING TIME: 104 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two and a half stars out of four.

“Attack the Block”

On paper, it might not sound like it would work: a mash- u p o f a l i e n - i n v a s i o n t h r i l l e r a n d t e e n -stoner comedy. They’re two genres that wouldn’t seem to make sense together, with the paranoid intensity of the former a potentially odd fit for the laid-back laughs of the latter.

But “Attack the Block” is a giddy blast, remaining faithful to both of its points of origin while offering something new and refreshing that confidently stands on its own.

Writer-director Joe Cornish, a British comic and television host making his first feature, has crafted a low-budget adventure with propulsive energy and plenty of laughs.

With its tweaking of styles and its dry humor in the face of absurd danger, it’s sure to draw comparisons to the neo-zombie hit “Shaun of the Dead” (not to mention that that film’s director, Edgar Wright, is a producer here and Nick Frost appears in both). “Attack the Block” is already developing a cult following through midnight film-festival showings, and deservedly so; it’s definitely a movie you want to watch in a raucous, packed house.

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Young thugs in a South London housing project try to survive an alien attack by arming themselves with makeshift weapons and hiding in a pot dealer ’s grow room.

RATED: R for creature violence, drug content and pervasive language.

RUNNING TIME: 87 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

“Cowboys & Aliens”

Director Jon Favreau’s genre mash-up is more a mush-up, an action yarn aiming to be both science fiction and Old West adventure but doing neither all that well. The filmmakers — and there are a lot, among them 11 producers or executive producers including Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, plus half a dozen credited writers — start with a title that lays out a simple but cool premise: invaders from the skies shooting it out with guys on horseback. For all the talent involved, they wound up keeping the story too simple, almost simple-minded, leaving a terrific cast led by Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde stuck in a sketchy, sometimes poky tale where you get cowboys occasionally fighting aliens and not much more. Craig’s a stony-faced amnesiac with a weird hunk of metal locked on his wrist who wanders into a dusty town just before alien craft swoop in and start abducting the locals. He joins cattle baron Ford’s posse to retrieve the missing and teach these creatures not to mess with hardy western pioneers.

RATED: PG-13 for intense sequences of western and sci-fi action and violence, some partial nudity and a brief crude reference.

RUNNING TIME: 118 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING Two stars out of four.

“Crazy Stupid Love”

For a movie that intends to be rooted in a recognizable and insightful reality, this features an awful lot of moments that clang in a contrived, feel-good manner. Because you see, it’s simultaneously trying to charm us. Sometimes, it achieves that goal. At the same time, it also has its share of moments that hit just the perfect, poignant note, with some laughs that arise from a place of honesty. When you assemble a cast that includes Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, you’re already on the right track. Because “Crazy Stupid Love” also aims to be a romantic comedy of substance and intelligence. Sometimes, it achieves that goal, too. That’s what’s frustrating here — the unevenness of it all.

Carell stars as Cal, a nebbishy fortysomething whose highschool sweetheart, Emily (Moore), announces that she’s slept with someone else and wants a divorce. Drowning his sorrows nightly at a local bar, Cal finds an unlikely mentor in Jacob (Gosling), an expensively dressed womanizer who gives him a makeover. It seems unlikely Jacob would even give this guy the time of day in real life, but Gosling is charismatic as hell and surprisingly funny in the role. He also has a great, flirty chemistry with Stone as the one woman who sees through his game.

RATED: PG-13 for coarse humor, sexual content and language.

RUNNING TIME: 118 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING Two stars out of four.

“The Devil’s Double”

Dominic Cooper delivers two excellent performances as both unhinged party boy Uday Hussein, son of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, and the body double he uses to thwart assassins. Yet as grand and showy as Cooper is, the characters and action are so unsavory — even sickening, at times — that you really need to be sure you’re up for

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a peek into Saddam’s inner circle of crooks and monsters before laying your money down. Director Lee Tamahori (”Die Another Day”) lays on the savagery relentlessly, from revolting sexual abuse of women to nauseating slaughter.

The people mostly come off as one-dimensional thugs in a gory gangster flick, intent only on their own pleasure and profit. Cooper has done such a good job bringing Uday to life, it’s a bit of a trial to watch. He’s not a fascinating portrait of evil, such as Bruno Ganz’s Adolf Hitler in “Downfall” or Forest Whitaker ’s Idi Amin in “The Last King of Scotland.” This is a creature, a ranting beast, one you can’t wait to see put down.

RATED: R for strong brutal bloody violence and torture, sexual content, graphic nudity, drug use and pervasive language.

RUNNING TIME: 108 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING Two stars out of four.

“The Guard”

In a cinematic world so awash either in corporate flatness or high-art pretension, John Michael McDonagh’s film is a proud, foul-mouthed exception. Brendan Gleeson plays Sgt. Gerry Boyle, a sardonic Irish police officer who describes himself as “the last of the independents.” An expected drug shipment brings FBI agent Wendell Everett (Don Cheadle) to Boyle’s Galway shores. While the philosophical smugglers (Mark Strong, Liam Cunningham, David Wilmot) lurk, Boyle and Everett investigate. A thoroughly entertaining buddy-cop film sets in between the opposites: Everett a suit-clad professional; Boyle an offensive, far more reluctant keeper-of-the-peace. The excellent Ennio Morricone-style score by the band Calexico hints at the Western mythical tones: Boyle is a comedic lone gunman of veracity. It’s a great role for Gleeson and Cheadle serves as a top-notch straight man. It’s also a late, promising directorial debut for McDonagh, the older brother of the playwright and “In Bruges” writer-director, Martin McDonagh.

They share a fondness for ruthlessly unsentimental absurdity.

RATED: R for pervasive language and violence.

RUNNING TIMIE: 96 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING Three stars out of four.

“Life in a Day”

Director Kevin Macdonald has taken the sort of inane narcissism that reality television perpetuates and turned it into an exploration of universality with this clever and collaborative project. This fluidly paced documentary consists of video that regular folks from around the world shot of their lives on a single day — July 24, 2010 — then uploaded to YouTube. After more than 80,000 submissions totaling about 4,500 hours from 192 countries, this is the entertaining result. Yes, it’s a small world after all — everyone gets out of bed in the morning, everyone eats breakfast, etc. It’s the small details that make this film compelling, and the massive effort it took to craft it: A team of researchers spent months watching and categorizing clips for possible inclusion by Macdonald (“One Day in September,” “The Last King of Scotland”) and veteran editor Joe Walker, who clearly did yeoman’s work in making it all flow together seamlessly as a cohesive whole. And even though the players aren’t u n i f o r m l y i n t ro d u c e d b y n a m e o r c o u n t r y, c e r t a i n stories emerge that make you wish you could see more.

Among them: an American mother with cancer who’s recovering from surgery and raising a young son, a news photographer in Afghanistan and a Russian, tattooed, shoplifting parkour expert who could be the star of his own action picture.

RATED: PG-13 for disturbing, violent images, language and a sexual reference.

RUNNING TIME: 90 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING Three stars out of four.

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Associated Press

In this publicity image released by Screen Gems, from left, John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker and Luke Treadaway are shown in a scene from “Attack the Block.”

A Gallic twist on buddy cops in "Guard"

By JAKE COYLE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Sgt. Gerry Boyle, Brendan Gleeson’s brilliantly sardonic Irish police officer of “The Guard,” describes himself as “the last of the independents.”

Like a remote Western hero, he’s stationed in rural Galway. He curses forensic experts as “prima donnas,” casually samples the drugs found on a fresh body and, when his partner answers “Right away, Sarge!” Doyle rolls his eyes and wonders if he’s confused Ireland for Detroit.

The brothers McDonagh surely bear an independent streak, too. “The Guard” is written and directed by John Michael M c D o n a g h , t h e o l d e r b ro t h e r o f t h e playwright and “In Bruges” writer-director, Martin McDonagh.

They have their differences, of course, but both have a wry, dark sensibility and a fondness for ruthlessly unsentimental absurdity. And both have put the talented Gleeson (who starred in “In Bruges”) to fine use.

The craggy-faced Boyle is oddly busy for his country outpost. There’s a mysterious murder and his newly transferred partner (Rory Keenan) goes missing. A large drug shipment from the Dominican Republic is expected to land soon on Galway’s shores, which brings FBI agent Wendell Everett (Don Cheadle, who also produces) in hopes of interceding it.

Here, the film’s buddy-cop structure takes hold, and a thoroughly entertaining dynamic between Gleeson and Cheadle sets in. Suit-clad and officious, Everett is seemingly Boyle’s opposite. Well-educated and professional, Everett represents the American ideals Boyle curses.

Boyle plays the part of country rube, excusing his blatant racism as part of his Irish culture. He does it all in a deadpan that confuses most everyone, but Gleeson’s occasional smirks — and his gradually revealed innate decency — make it clear: Boyle is, as he says, “only havin’ a bit of fun.”

But the two also find unlikely common ground. Jogging in the morning, Everett

is startled to meet Boyle coming out of the sea in a wet suit. Though Boyle takes a day off in the middle of the investigation for a visit from two Dublin prostitutes, he’s otherwise — like Everett — a good detective who (reluctantly) cares about justice.

A trio of criminals (Mark Strong, Liam Cunningham, David Wilmot) are all lurking, awaiting the shipment. In between easy violence, they banter on philosophy, talking Nietzsche and Bertram Russell.

It’s perhaps a bit too Tarantino-esque, but it’s reflective of much of “The Guard”: characters are rarely all they seem. Boyle, too, works in some high-brow references, saying he never had the patience for any of the Russian novelists, before (fittingly) declaring Gogol the exception.

Peppered throughout “The Guard” are allusions to American police movies and TV shows, the investigative precision of which McDonagh would like to have a hearty laugh at. Boyle, seeing the police officers up from the city, snorts at their cell phones and computers. He has little respect for modern feelings of false superiority (which is to say,

American qualities), instead preferring the old standbys: sex, a pint and utter honesty.

As a fish out of water, Cheadle cuts a sharp figure in the raw Irish countryside. He’s an excellent straight man to Gleeson, contorting his face into a wide variety of disbelieving reactions to Boyle’s idiosyncrasies. But gradually, he’s in on the joke, too.

Gleeson, though, gets to have the real fun.

The character actor (“Braveheart,” “Gangs of New York,” several of the “Harry Potter” films) has rarely been given such a chance to offend, curse and mock. (Even Goofy gets it.)

Boyle is a kind of lone gunman of veracity.

The excellent Ennio Morricone-style score by the band Calexico only inflates the Western mythical tones.

I n t e m p e r a m e n t , D o y l e i s p e rh a p s something of a stand-in for McDonagh. He’s here making his directorial debut (he wrote 2003’s “Ned Kelly”) and he feels like an authentic, uncompromising comedic voice.

Some sentiment does sneak in, particularly through the character of Boyle’s dying mother (Fionnula Flanagan). But when

"Crazy, Stupid, Love" is right on target

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge Honestly, I was bummed last season when Steve Carell left "The Office." NBC’s once top-rated show is going to go on without him, though for the life of me I can’t figure out how or why they would want to. Michael Scott was the role of a lifetime. He could play sweet and dopey and funny as specifically or as obtusely as necessary. Where elsewhere was Steve going to find chances to do so much? Were feature films really going to be his new medium? He’s only had mixed success so far with movies like The 40-Year Old Virgin and Dan in Real Life. Now I’m sold. "Crazy, Stupid, Love." is a great, great experience and Carell leads a magnificent cast

that doesn’t miss a beat.

When mild-mannered couple Cal (Carell) and Emily Weaver (Julianne Moore) went out for a boring date night, the last thing either of them had planned for was the divorce bomb she drops on him over crème Brule.

And all this hits before the opening credits. We’ve all seen the uncomfortable car ride home where she continues to prattle on about her infidelity his a co-worker (who turns out to be played by Kevin Bacon) and he stage dives out of the passenger seat to avoid her incessant belts of punishment to his kindly soul. He caves instantly, giving her the house, the cars, the kids, and whatever else she wants.

Cal Weaver is a great dad, devoted husband, and excellent keeper of

his family’s lawn. All he wants to do is keeping being all three. But life doesn’t always let you have what you want.

Cal’s anguish takes him to a local watering hole where he drowns in sorrows in fruity drinks and in irritating the other singles trying to have a good time.

This draws the ire and the eye of Jacob (Ryan Gosling), a smooth ladies’ man with a panache for fashion. He’s the best-dressed lothario in the room and he can’t wait to fix Cal, even as he continues to strike out with one girl who won’t have him (Emma Stone).

Once under Jacob’s wing, Cal takes a new apartment, reconciles with his kids (Joey King and Johan Bobo), and decides to get on with reinventing his image and love life.

The results are a mix of desperation, sad-sackery, and funny, funny, funny.

So many things go just right with this film that I have to wonder who is this genius casting agent that got Marissa Tomei as a bizarre middle school teacher that Cal regrettably hits on. And Jessica (model Analeigh Tipton), the 17-year old babysitter who has a crush on Cal while being constantly sought after by his 13-years old son, Robbie?

That subplot brings things together in full comic fashion at show’s end.

Even John Carroll Lynch and Beth Littleford were awesome as her parents in two critical scenes.

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somewhere around the time that he sneaks over her fence to aerate the lawn and she calls for help relighting a fictional pilot light that a tear came to my eye.

I didn’t want to write about two romantic movies in two weeks time, but this film is very different from Friends with Benefits. Both are great on their own merits, but this is one that you shouldn’t be embarrassed to see with your kids.

Divorce is a common enough topic that it’s nice to see one finally depicted with sensitivity and not malice.

••• "Crazy, Stupid, Love." runs 125 minutes and is rated PG-13 for coarse humor, sexual content, and language.

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Music Tuning iin Illinois State Fair lineup ready to take the stage Tickets for 2011 Illinois State Fair concerts can be purchased at the Grandstand box office on the fairgrounds.

Ventriloquist and stand-up comedian Jeff Dunham will open the State Fair concerts Friday, Aug. 12. Dunham has starred in several Comedy Central specials, including “ J e ff D u n h a m : A rg u i n g w i t h Myself,” “Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity” and “Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special.”

3 Doors Down will take the stage Saturday, Aug. 13. 3 Doors Down rose to national fame in 2000 with the release of their first single, “Kryptonite.” The band’s fifth album, “Time of My Life”, is scheduled to be released this summer.

Jason Aldean, winner of the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Top New Male Vocalist Award in 2006 and nominee for this year ’s ACM Entertainer of the Year Award, will entertain fairgoers Sunday, Aug. 14. Five of his songs – “Why,” “She’s Country,” “Big Green Tractor,” “The Truth” and “Don’t You Wanna Stay” - have reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Grammy nominee Chris Young will sing his hit singles “Gettin’ You Home,” “Voices” and “The Man I Want To Be.” Thompson Square also will perform.

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and the Chicago cast of Million Dollar Quartet will give a free concert Monday, Aug. 15. Million Dollar Quartet is inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. The musical is currently running on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre and at the Apollo Theater in Chicago.

Luke Bryan will sing his chart topping hits “Rain Is a Good Thing” and “Someone Else Calling You Baby” Tuesday, Aug. 16. Trailer Choir, who is touring to support its debut album, “Tailgate,” will open for Bryan.

The legendary Oak Ridge Boys and Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin B ro t h e r s w i l l t a k e t h e s t a g e Wednesday, Aug. 17. The Oak Ridge Boys have won dozens of awards and sold more than 30 million records during their 30 year career.

Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers became one of country music’s most successful acts of the 1970s and 1980s.

Greyson Chance has been booked to open for Allstar Weekend Thursday, Aug. 18, Bliefnick said.

Chance released his debut single “Waiting Outside the Lines” in 2010 and is set to release his debut album “Hold on ‘Til the Night” Aug. 2, 2011. Allstar Weekend released its debut album “Suddenly Yours” and guest starred on the popular Disney Channel series “Sonny With a Chance” last fall. .38 Special will perform hits like “Hold On Loosely” and “Caught

Up in You” the following night.

Loverboy, April Wine and The Tubes also will rock the stage Friday, Aug. 19.

Rapper MC Hammer and Boyz II Men will headline the Saturday, Aug. 20 concert. MC Hammer won numerous awards for his 1990 smash hit “U Can’t Touch This.” Boyz II Men is the best-selling R&B group of all time.

The Grandstand entertainment concludes on Sunday, Aug. 21 with country superstars Lady Antebellum.

Lady Antebellum’s hit song “Need You Now” won five awards at this year ’s Grammy Awards. The trio also won Album of the Year and Top Vocal Group of the Year at the 2011 ACM Awards. Stealing Angels will open the show.

All concerts begin at 8 p.m. except for the Allstar Weekend concert, which begins at 6:30 p.m. and the 38 Special concert, which starts at 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased on the internet at Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or visiting any Ticketmaster outlet.

All adults and children 3 years of age and older must have a ticket.

All sales are final. The fair does not provide refunds or exchanges on ticket purchases.

Daltrey to perform at the Peabody Roger Daltrey, the iconic lead singer of The Who, will perform The Who’s legendary rock opera “Tommy” in its entirety from start to finish. (The Who never actually

played the complete Tommy.)

Daltrey premiered the spectacular show in London at The Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust on March 25 and is now taking it on the road. Tickets are on sale now at www.aeglive.com The show will make a stop at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis on Oct. 8.

Employing the use of striking visuals to accompany the music, every show will be an unforgettable concert experience for lifelong fans and newcomers alike, who will be treated not only to the full majesty of “Tommy,” but also to a variety of Who classics and more.

The much-anticipated six-week tour launches September 13 in Hollywood, Fla. and concludes November 2 at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. “Tommy” is not only one of the most acclaimed and defining works of the rock era, it is an enduring album that resonates on radio to this day where it has found multi-generational appeal. Inducted into The Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998, the 20 millionselling double album also spawned a successful 1975 film of the same name – with Daltrey playing the title role – which re-underlined its place in the cultural firmament. \loving support. Roger is touring his unique concert version of “Tommy” using his faithful presentation of the original work as the backbone for a set of wider

material. It is wonderful to hear the way Roger and his new band reinterpret the old Who songs.”

Throughout this tour, songs such as “Pinball Wizard,” “The Acid Queen,” “I’m Free,” “See Me, Feel Me” and “We’re Not Gonna Take It” promise to transport attendees into the world of this classic album with shuddering intensity and poetic power.

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Music Tuning in RME plans summer concert lineup The Quad Cities’ River Music Experience (RME) will once again host their outdoor summer concert series, Friday Live at 5, beginning on June 3.

The River Music Experience is excited to announce that they w i l l o n c e a g a i n f e a t u re t h e i r annual outdoor music series, F r i d a y L i v e a t 5 f o r t h e 2 0 11 summ e r s e a s o n ! A d m i s s i o n i s still free adults and kids. Friday Live at 5 will host local and regional music every Friday beginning June 3 outside on the RME Courtyard, located next to the Skybridge.

F r i d a y L i v e a t 5 w i l l g i v e residents and visitors an opportunity to experience the downtown atmosphere with live music outdoors, immediately after the busy work week ends. The RME is also proud to provide an opportunity for local and regional acts to gain exposure to a wider audience in the Quad-Cities via this free music series. Gates will open at 5 p.m. and the event will go until 7:00 p.m.

A cash bar will be available serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. In the event of rain, the concert will be cancelled. This series will not be held during major festival weekends, so please see below for a calendar of several upcoming shows. More artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

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FT LANDSCAPING LABORER Bed - Queen PillowTop Mattress 2 Bdr 1 bth, Edw. 222 Olive.

Fairway Estates Apts. needed: Metro East. CDL Set, NEW, in the plastic, $200 Small pets ok. $625/mth + dep.

2BR Townhouses. Call for license a plus. Send resume to: (618) 772-2710 Can Deliver Appl. fee rqr’d. 618-520-2813. availability. 618-931-4700 info@brewster-co.com www.fairway-estates.net Broyhill Queen Sleeper Sofa, 4 BR, 1.75 BA, split level Edw.: We can help sell Excellent condition $85.00 enclosed front porch, updates, 1 & 2 Bdrm apartments & townTIRE & LUBE TECH hrdwd flrs, carport, 2LR, w/o homes conveniently located.

Meineke of Troy, IL is hiring a 656-1104 or 593-4498. those special bsmt, w/d hkup, DW, $990/mo. Most utilities paid. NO deposit FT tire and lube tech. Responsipuppies, kittens or w/1 year lease. 618-931-0107.

618-304-3638, 307-4876. bilities incl performing oil any other pet!!!

Dental Assistant changes, balancing & rotating Appliances 418 house convenient to dwn- 1 & 2 Bdrm apts, Edwardsville.

Full time position with benefits tires and other duties as Want to know more? 5-Rm town Edw.: nice yd., w/appli- $475-$575mth.

References for experienced dental assis- assigned. HS Diploma/GED & 1 CALL US FOR ances, W/D . No pets. $730/mo. required. No pets. Available tant. Be a part of our busy prac- year oil change experience GREAT USED APPLIANCES: DETAILS w/ deposit. 656-4611 September 1st. 692-4144 tice providing excellent patient required. Apply at 320 E. Cen- 4200 Hwy. 111, Pontoon Beach 656-4700 EXT 27 care. Resumes to PO Box 62 ter St (Rt162), Troy, IL or email 618-931-9850.

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Large Selection — Warranty W/S/T paid. 50 Devon Court., resume to Edw. 656-7337 or 791-9062 Experienced handyman. Must Matt.Hudson@primonovus.com have “glass half full”, outgoing Apts, Duplexes, & Homes 1 BDR lofts,1bdr dup. CREDIT Warehouse Worker Music 422 personality and 15+yrs pd. exp., Visit our website CHECK. No pets, no smoking needed ASAP be prof’l, reliable, bondable 656-2230 www.glsrent.com $550mo. $550dep; $585mo.

Full-Time 3rd Shift $9-$11hr w/good driving record. F/T or All benefits, paid weekly Selmer Flute $225. Call 618- Food & Holiday Shores: 2081 Jolly $585dep. 656-8953.

PT work, cell ph., co. van. Pay Fax resume to (302)482-8365 791-4396.

Produce 620 Roger, 3-4 BR, full finished 2 Bdr Troy Nice duplex in quiet $18.70 to $21.30 per hour bsmt, on lake w/dock. No pets. location. New floors, cabinets. based on customer invoice $1600/mo. 618/530-6220 No steps, garage. CLEAN Misc.

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Send resumes to Help Wanted Medical 308 Merchandise GRANDPA’S BERRY FARM office@ Large 4BDR 2.5Bth home is $750/mth. 618-667-2025.

426 3031 SAND RD., EDW. mrhandyman-metroeast.com historic Leclaire. Large yard, 2 Bdrm near SIUE. Washer 618-692-4519 Alhambra Care Center, Inc is Pull behind bike trailer. Clean, extremely clean. New updates, Extension Educator, Family & Dryer. NO pets/smoking. looking for a dependable, caring like new $75. 656-8676. non-smoking $1250/mo. Credit and Consumer Sciences $650 mthly. (618)972-3715. and knowledgeable RN partck, refrnc’s rqrd. 618-789-0400.

(SNAP-Ed), Southern Region Small desk—21”x44”, cream The University of Illinois Exten- time for our Evening Shift. This top, wood laminate sides, no Newly remodeled 1 BDR HOUSE, 2 BR 1Bth apt, Troy: Close to hision is seeking an individual to will include every other week- drawers or shelves: $10.00.

Edw. Stove, frig, w/d, off-street way access, off street parking, provide educational leadership end. Prefer experience in LTC Medium-size desk or printer prkng, nice back yard. $600/mo on-site laundry. No smoking, no with supervisory skills.

Please for program delivery in the 29 + dep. No pets. 618/977-8002. pets $600/mo. 618/975-0670 table—28”x50”, laminate top & Houses fax resume to 618-488-2517 or Southern Counties. Master’s base, shelf & cabinet under- For Rent e-mail ddavis.hr 705 2 BR apt., $580/mo. ,Maryville, degree related to subject matter neath, $25.00. Both used but in Apts/Duplexes WST, stove, refrig.

Newly emphasis required. To view @alhambracarecenter.com good condition. 618/656-4700, $1050/mo Newly remodeled 3 For Rent 710 remodeled, off street parking. complete job description and Treatment Nurse extension 10 BDR, 1.5 BA home, Edw., close 10 minutes from SIUE. Now apply, visit • Full Time Position Solid wood entertainment cen- to dwntwn & historical St. Louis 1 excellent 3BR, 1200 sq.ft. TH: available. 618-779-0430. https://go.illinois.edu/11212.

• Day Shift ter, 55”x51” $45. 656-8676.

Strt. 618/830-3429, 307-4876 Closing date is August 18, Collinsville, near 157/70; 12 2 BR/1 BA apt, w/d hkup — • RN/LPN 2011.

1012 Grand Ave. 3bdr 2bth min. to SIUE, FP, DW, W/D, ceil443 M St, Edw., $625+dep.

SPLIT RAIL FENCE Taking applications Mon Fri The University is an AA-EOE ing fans, cable, sound walls, offbonus rm in finshd wlkout bsmt, w/s/t incl. No Pets. App. fee Antique w/corner posts. www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu 9-4; Apply In Person Bethalto st. prkng.

Sm pets OK, yr. lse. rqr’d 618-520-2813 remodeled. $1200/mth 1st and About ten sections. 972-0948 Care Center Inc., 815 S. Prairie $780/mo.

618/345-9610 give dep. rqrd. Call 314-568-5700.

Home Instead Senior Care, the St. Bethalto 377-2144 2BA, 1BA Duplex: 706 Oak Trail, AM/PM phone. employer of choice is looking 2 BDR, 1 Bath, 116 N. Fillmore, Collinsville; newly remodld, very for caregivers that share a pasEstate Sales 442 Edwardsville: W/D hookup/ 2BR TH 1.5BA, W/S/T incl. W/D nice, avail now, view by appt. sion for improving the quality of Help wanted in unit.

I-255/Horseshoe Lake Stove, refrig included. Pets OK. Bkgrnd/credit ck. 618/665-2186 315 life for seniors and families in Office Rd. area.15 min to St. Louis & $725/mth. 618-401-4664. our community. As a profes244 ESTATE SALE SIUE. No pets. No smoking 2 Bdrm 1 Bth house w/nice yard $650/mo. 618.977.4859. sional caregiver you will enjoy; OFFICE MANAGER- Immediate Sat 8/13, 10-5 located at 20 Red Rose, Sun 8/14 12-4 opening. Tax prep office, PT Collinsville. $995/mth. No pets.

Flexible scheduling 725 St. Louis Street May-Dec. (T, W, Th.), FT Jan.Call 618-407-2477 for appt.

Perfect for retirees Edwardsville, IL 62025 April. Experienced & proficient Continuous training provided Follow The Yellow Signs! in Microsoft Excel & Word.

2/3BR, Leclaire, Edw: 1 BA, LR, Supplemental income Antq. Oak Hall Seat, Excellent front desk, phone, eat-in kitchen, 1-car garage, Very rewarding World War 11 Vint. Trunks, organizational, & computer w/d hookup. $800/mth. No A way to meet and interact with skills required. E-mail resume, Dining Room Suite(Ethan Allen Pets/Smoking. 618-604-7326 others outside your home cover letter, salary requirement Early American), “800” German 111 South Donk St. 3 BR, 2 BA, Edw.: beautiful! 2 No experience or medical skills to: taxoffice4u@yahoo.com.

Silver Flatware, English car gar., hardwood floors; walk necessary Full-Time and Part-Time Silverplate Holloware, Fenton Burmese Vases, Pair of Belleek to schools, new YMCA. $1845/ Hours vary (4 a.m. to 11:15 p.m.) mo.; sec. deposit. 618/795-4239 Qualifications and RequireLamps, German Cameras 1\2 price meals while on duty ments: (1 Rolleiflex), Collectibles incl. 3Br, 1.5Ba Lg. Kit, 1 car gar., Free fountain drinks while on duty Precious Moments, Hummels, $1,300/mo. incl. water, gas, elec Friendly, home-town work environment o Must be able to assist clients Small Kimball organ, Noritake lawn svc. Avl 8/1. 618-692-6399 Paid training with personal hygiene China, Franciscan apple or 618-971-6088 Ask for Julia Carrier Routes 401 Medical\dental benefits available dishes, Bedroom Sets, o Valid driver’s license, current Many Box Lots, Direct deposit insurance and ability to pass a 1987 Porsche 924S Basic math, reading and writing CARRIER NEEDED! drug screen.

111,XXX Miles Well groomed and much much more Customer Service Oriented Rt 23-Newspaper carrier o Criminal and driving record needed in the area of Hale will be checked.

618-978-2594 Ave, Holyoake Ave, Morton St, Apply in person: 618-830-3127 Sheridan Ave, Sherman Ave, If you are looking for a reward618-656-8751 August 11, 2011 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Thomas St, Troy Rd in ing part-time career please call August 12, 2011 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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2BR duplex, Glen Cbn: 1.5BA, w/d hk up, quiet area, new interior. $700/mo.+dep. Non-smokers. Call lve msg. 618/977-7657 Avail. early Aug. Agent Owned.

2BR/2BA TH near downtown Edw., SIUE: new construction; off-st. parking, full bsmt w/plenty of clean storage. 1523 Ritter Rd. $820/mo. 618-920-2599.

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5 Bdrm 3.5 Bth 4700sf custom home w/wlkout bsmt, 3 car gar. on apprlxy 1 acre. Prvt cul-desac lot. Previously sold for $480,000 Asking $345,000, Maryville. 618-917-9132.

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PUBLIC SALE OF FARM LAND AND TIMBER Laverne Smith is offering for sale 118.87 acres on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at the Senior Citizen’s Hall in Livingston, Madison County, IL, by a sealed bid method of sale outlined in a sales brochure which can be received by contacting the law firm of Wittman & Lorton, P. C. at 618-498-2167, 123 West Pearl St., Jerseyville, IL. The land being sold is unimproved and adjacent to the frontage road on the east side of Interstate 55 at the Livingston, IL exit. The land is in two parcels: Parcel One is 58.87 acres with 23.48 tillable.

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Commercial Property For Sale 830 Office space for sale or rent: #2 Ginger Creek Pkwy., Glen Cbn. 2,200 s.f. plus bsmt. $279K $2,500/mo/OBO 618-789-7226

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2.85 acre Wooded Lot 1850 sq ft office (downtown Underground l utilities. Little Edw), free standing 8 room Mooney Creek crossing. commercial office suite 2 blks Adjoins 5ac commons with from Madison Country courtwalking trail. E’ville schools house. Ideally suited for attor1/2 mi to Gov Pky 972-0948 NICE 2 bedroom apt, large neys, accountants or any prorooms, walkin closet, coin-op fessional offices. Off strt park- Lots 1200 & 1201 Key Largo laundry. 10 minutes to SIUE. ing, 3yr lease w/dep. For more Drive, Holiday Shores. Sell $525/mo. 618-560-4761. info, please call 314-650-0359. together as 1 large lot 150’x150’.

North end $32,000. 632-8606.

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Duplex: 2 BR, 1 BA 1100 sq. ft., CA, off-street parking, W/D hookup, no pets/smoking, near 220 N. Main St., Edwardsville, SIUE $800/mo. 618-975-0670. apprxly 1400sf, perfect for office, retail, restaurant. $12HAMEL: 2 Bedroom Duplex w/ $15 per sf rent. 217-381-7069. garage and opener. No steps, great for seniors. 656-7337 or Attention Dentist: Office in Edwardsville, complete with 791-9062. mechanical. Available Oct. 1st.

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