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“Head, Heart and Soul Process,” Sheldon Korlin and TBA -Center for Spirituality and Sustainability, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus, 618-656-4170, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Moolah Shrine Circus -Family Arena, 7 p.m., St. Charles, Mo. Crime and Punishment -The Rep, Webster Groves, 8 p.m.

Spring Indian Market Days, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

-Cahokia Mounds, Collinsville Spring Equinox Sunrise Observance -Cahokia Mounds, 6:45 a.m.

Yo Gabba Gabba! Live -Fox Theatre, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., St. Louis, Mo. Moolah Shrine Circus -Family Arena, 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., St. Charles, Mo. Crime and Punishment -The Rep, Webster Groves, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

St. Louis Blues vs. Nashville Predators -Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Mo., 5 p.m.

American Indian and Ethnographic Show -Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., free Illinois Archaeological Society -Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Spring Coin Show -Springfield, Ill., Northfield Center I, 3210 Northfield Dr.; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Through the Needle: Quilts from the Eugene Field House Collection -Eugene Field House

Local woman honored for service.

What's new at the Butterfly House.

10 "Brooklyn's Finest" Some films are a bit too bloody.

12 Living thin

New book can tell you how.

14 New exhibits

What's up at the Saint Louis Art Museum.

19 Biting the Big Apple Hotel bargains bloom in spring.

21 Peel

An experience worth the wait.

Friday March 19_________ Spring Indian Market Days, noon5 p.m.

-Cahokia Mounds, Collinsville Moolah Shrine Circus -Family Arena, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., St. Charles, Mo. Crime and Punishment -The Rep, Webster Groves, 8 p.m.

“Spring Indian Market Days, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

-Cahokia Mounds, Collinsville Moolah Shrine Circus -Family Arena, 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., St. Charles, Mo. Crime and Punishment -The Rep, Webster Groves, 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Experience Hendrix -The Fox Theatre, St. Louis, Mo. American Indian and Ethnographic Show -Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., free Illinois Archaeological Society -Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Through the Needle: Quilts from the Eugene Field House Collection -Eugene Field House Natural Elements-Abstract Form Exhibition -Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway, Alton -Villa Marie Winery, Maryville, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The IN -Stagger Inn, Edwardsville, 10 p.m.

Trixie Delight -Bottleneck Blues Bar, Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

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Local woman earns Bronze Star Major Sarah Smith knows first hand what a difference Americans are making in Afghanistan

By DEBBIE SETTLE Of The Edge When the newspaper receives releases from the Armed Services “Joint Hometown News Service” out of San Antonio, Texas, the headline is brief, to the point. What follows is similar, a brief explanation that a soldier either completed a course, basic training or something of that nature.

When the March 1, 2010 notice came in, it had a similar look and tone of the familiar releases that pass through the news room. After a closer look, it was obvious that this notice was not like the others.

The first line reads “Army National Guard Major Sarah D. Smith, of Edwardsville, has been decorated with the Bronze Star Medal for supporting the mission of Operation Enduring Freedom.”

After asking a co-worker, who is a retired serviceman, “isn’t that a big deal?,” he explained that it is an amazing honor, earned by very few, and is not something you can just “set out to earn.”

After contacting Major Sarah Smith’s mother, Melanie Smith, I then understood that Sarah would not have wanted a huge headline with neon lights, fireworks or any other eye catching fanfare, as anyone else would expect she would deserve. Sarah’s mother explained that this is not what Sarah would want. Sarah’s mother would like to shout from the mountain tops how proud she is of her daughter, but Sarah remembers what she witnessed during her different tours of duty. She remembers the men and women who are still serving in less

than comfortable conditions. She remembers the men and women who were wounded, having their lives forever changed, while protecting our country. She remembers the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice, loosing their lives while serving our country. She remembers.

Because she remembers, she feels very humble about earning such an honor as the Bronze Star Medal, knowing that there are so many others still serving or have served, that deserve recognition too.

That being said, Major Sarah Smith earned this award.

Her biography reads like she was meant for greatness and to make a difference in this world. Sarah graduated in 1994 from Edwardsville High School. She served on the Student Council, where she was voted class president all four years.

She was also in the drama club.

The summer after she graduated high school, she took a $100 bet from some friends and joined the Army, wagering that she could make it through boot camp. She won that wager, although with hesitation from her mom, as Sarah was only 17 and had to have her parents permission to enlist. They reluctantly agreed.

She then enlisted as a mechanic, serving in that position for about nine years, attending college and then earned her Doctorate of Law in 2002 from Regent University, Virginia Beach, Va. Her first active duty was in 2005 when she was activated for 60 days to assist with devastation from Hurricane Katrina. Then in 2007, she was activated to assist the 35th Infantry Division in its deployment

to Kosovo, where she assisted as Chief of Operational Law as part of the NATO led force that has been part of Kosovo since 1999. On Feb. 17, 2008, she was standing at Camp Bondsteel when Kosovo declared its independence.

Halfway through her deployment in Kosovo, the Illinois National Guard announced that it would be deploying the largest group of troops to Afghanistan, from the State of Illinois since World War II. She was still in Kosovo and received notice that the State Judge Advocate wanted her to become a JAG (military legal attorney), representing Illinois and to volunteer to be deployed to Afghanistan. It was a difficult decision, but she went.

Sarah arrived in Afghanistan in early December 2008, and was there until mid-December 2009.

“The bottom-line of my experience in Afghanistan, was that it was the

most amazing experience of my life.“ said Sarah, in an attempt to sum up her feelings about her tour.

Not only was Sarah selected to mentor the only female General in the history of the Afghan National Army, but she coordinated many humanitarian assistance missions that brought clothing and food to many refugee camps and desolate areas that were constantly harassed by the Taliban.

As impressive and rewarding as the aforementioned seem, the most rewarding and needed service she provided was to the troops that were out in the combat posts in Afghanistan. She describes the living conditions of the troops as being the most austere conditions.

The troops cook their own food, defecate in paper bags and burn them, sleep in bunkers, and are mortared and attacked multiple times a day.

Sarah assisted the soldiers with any issues they had back in the states, including help with creditors, powers of attorney, divorce issues, and even child custody matters.

Seeing how relieved these soldiers were once she helped them with these stressful matters that were beyond their reach while serving overseas was the most rewarding to Sarah.

The reasons that Maj. Sarah Smith won the Bronze Star Medal take up two full typed pages. The achievements are exemplary and hard for the civilian layman to understand, as the explanations are filled with military jargon. And even though the citation that she received

is most honorable and should be greatly respected, that is not what Sarah wants the public to give their attention to.

Sarah’s plea to everyone she meets and anyone who reads this, “the most important thing I want people to know is that no matter what they hear from the talking heads on TV or the critics of the war, we are doing amazing things over there and we are touching the Afghan people, but it is going to take time and additional sacrafice from our troops and unfortunately I’m talking about years. The people of Afghanistan need security and education, and we will not see a significant change until those Afghanis who have been educated grow up and start their own families. We are almost there and the Afghan people do not want us to leave. They understand this is what their country needs, United States service members understand this sacrifice. I just hope we can continue to convince the citizens of the United States that the lives that we are losing over there are not in vain. We are making a difference, we just have to continue the good fight and stay the course.”

Sarah is employed as an attorney for Ezra and Associates, LLC law firm in Collinsville and expressed how great her employer was, holding her position while she served our country. That is not always the case, as Sarah witnessed while assisting the soldiers in Afghanistan.

She is the daughter of Melanie R. Smith of Edwardsville and Charles R. Smith, also of Edwardsville.

Above and at left are two views of U.S. Army Major Sarah Smith in Afghanistan.

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People People planner “Jurassic Bugs” invade Butterfly House Enormous, ancient creatures are invading the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield this year! See life-size replicas of prehistoric arthropods, explore displays of their living relatives and learn about how these animals have changed over millions of years when the “Jurassic Bugs” exhibition crawls into town, Saturday, May 1 through Sunday, Oct. 3. Hours through Memorial Day are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays); from Memorial Day through Labor Day, open 9 a. m. to 5 p.m. daily. The exhibition is included with Butterfly House admission.Fossil records indicate that some animals were enormous as compared to today’s specimens.

Encounter five of these oversized species taking up temporary residence inside the central exhibit hallway.

See Brontoscorpio, a meter-long scorpion that shared its environment with giant cockroaches that were over a foot long! View the enormous dragonfly, Meganeura, and giant millipede, Arthropleura, which thrived during the Pennsylvanian Period about 300 million years ago. Also on display is the largest arthropod presently known, Pterygotus, a ferocious ten-footlong sea scorpion from the Silurian Period. These prehistoric bugs will join the permanent residents of the Butterfly House: living beetles, roaches, tarantulas, spiders, scorpions and other insects and arachnids. Compare these smaller creatures of today to their larger prehistoric relatives to learn how they have evolved over eons.

Insects and other arthropods are far older than dinosaurs; arthropod fossils in the form of primitive millipedes and scorpions date back to 450 million years ago. Amber, or fossilized tree resin, is an important source of information about the history of these creatures, providing clues in the form of preserved insects (whole or in parts), pollen and other small specimens. Examine some of these important fossil records on display that date back to nearly 70 million years ago.

Delve deeper into the world of prehistoric critters with Jurassic Bugs Family Days. Drop-in anytime from 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the last Saturday of June, July, August and September to explore ancient arthropods and the living insects of today through games, activities and crafts geared for children ages six to 12.

The Butterfly House is wellknown for its flying creatures, featuring an 8,000-square-foot tropical conservatory with more than 1,000 butterflies in freeflight, representing approximately

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80 species from around the world.

Learn more about the history of the Lepidoptera, the large order of insects that includes today’s butterflies and moths, which first appeared around 160 million years ago.

The Butterfly House also offers a variety of classes for youth of all ages interested in expanding their exploration of the natural world.

To browse a complete lineup of programs, visit www.mobot.org/ classes.

The Butterfly House is located at 15193 Olive Blvd. at Faust Park in Chesterfield, Mo., accessible from Interstate 64 at exit #19B. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays (closed Mondays); Memorial Day to Labor Day, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The last ticket is sold 30 min. prior to closing each day.

Admission is $6 for adults (ages 13 to 64), $4.50 for seniors (ages 65 and over), and $4 for children (ages three to 12). Children ages two and under and Missouri Botanical Garden members are free.

For more information, visit www. butterflyhouse.org or call (636) 5300076.

The Butterfly House is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden.

“Re-enactors Weekend” planned An early 1800s military campsite complete with fatigue duties and weapons firing demonstrations, with a military fashion show and a period washer woman’s hut among the other attractions, will be featured during the “Re-enactors Weekend” scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Hartford, Illinois. The event is free and open to the public.

The first event each day will be a military uniform fashion show in the Visitor Center Theater at 11

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a.m. featuring the various clothing styles worn by soldiers around 1800.

Period meal preparation will begin at 11 a.m. at reconstructed Camp River Dubois, followed by dinner for the soldiers from noon to 1 p.m.

Weapons inspection follows at 1:30 p.m., with military drills and weapons firing at 2 p.m. The men of the camp will settle down at 3 p.m. for daily fatigue duties such as fetching water and chopping firewood, before the daily formation and weapons inspection at 3:45 which will end with the issuance of whiskey rations. Typical daily camp activities will be going on from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

The activities will be performed by “The Detachment,” a group of living history enthusiasts who portray the men of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Two special activities will be held on Sunday, March 21. The newly-constructed Settler ’s Cabin will feature demonstrations of how the settlers lived in the early 1800s including cooking, fetching water, spinning and sewing. The Expedition’s washer woman will be in her newly constructed hut, demonstrating the daily life of this little-known but much-needed addition to the camp. The washer woman worked throughout the Expedition’s stay at Camp River Dubois in 1803 – 1804.

The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site, administered by the

Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, is located off Illinois Route 3 about three miles north of I-270. It is open Wednesday through Sunday for free public tours.

Globetrotters will return to St. Louis After leaving thousands of excited fans in St. Louis cheering for more during their Jan. 3 performance, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters have announced they will bring their 2010 “Magical Memories” World Tour back to St. Louis on Saturday, April 17.

“We had so many enthusiastic fans demanding tickets and another opportunity to see this great show, we just had to find a way to come back as soon as possible,” said Michael Kenney, the Globetrotters’ senior vice president, live event

marketing.

The Globetrotters will take the court at Chaifetz Arena on Saturday, April 17, at 2:00 p.m., sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, Spalding, Howard Johnson and America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses. Tickets start at $19.00 and are available by phone at 314-534-1111 or online at www.metrotix.com. Individual ticket information can also be found on the Harlem Globetrotters’ official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters. com, as well as info on group and scout tickets.

Now in their 84th consecutive season of touring the world, the H a r l e m G l o b e t ro t t e r s e x h i b i t a captivating assortment of trick shots, high-flying dunks, and incredible ball handling wizardry – with a side-splitting array of comedy – all presented by some of the world’s greatest athletes and entertainers.

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People People planner Author to sign books at Cahokia Mounds

Highland plans summer market

What was once among the ancient world’s largest cities rose and fell before Christopher Columbus set foot in the New World. The remains of that city may be visited today at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, and that is also the location of a March 28 book signing by one of the world’s top experts on this Native American metropolis.

William R. Iseminger, author of the new book Cahokia Mounds: America’s First City, will sign copies of his book Sunday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cahokia M o u n d s I n t e r p re t i v e C e n t e r.

Iseminger is an archaeologist who has worked at Cahokia Mounds for 39 years and is a widely consulted authority on the prehistoric city and its inhabitants. Copies of his book may be purchased in the Cahokia Mounds Museum Gift Shop for $19.99 plus tax, or may be ordered by calling the Gift Shop at (618) 3449221. The book will also be available on-line through The History Press, the book’s publisher, or Amazon. com.

In Cahokia Mounds: America’s First City, Iseminger describes how Cahokia began, flourished and declined, and presents updated information on excavations that have taken place there. He strikes a balance between the conservative and liberal interpretations of the site by some of his archaeological colleagues, so that the general public can gain a better understanding of Cahokia. Iseminger does not present a theoretical view of Cahokia and the Mississippian culture that built this ancient city, since that has been done in many other books on this important site.

The book begins with a review of the cultural traditions that preceded Cahokia so the reader has a context of time and place that led to the development of this prehistoric city.

Iseminger follows with an overview of the six-square-mile site and a discussion of the major site features and structures, such as Monks Mound, Mound 72, the Woodhenges and Stockades, and the plazas and mound groups throughout the site, focusing on those where excavations and other research have taken place. He ends with a review of the factors that probably contributed to Cahokia’s decline and abandonment. An extensive bibliography is provided for readers who wish to pursue more literature about Cahokia and the Mississippian culture of which it was a part.

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, administered by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, is just eight miles east of St. Louis in Collinsville, Illinois off Interstates 55/70 (Exit 6) and I-255 (Exit 24) on Collinsville Road. For more information, call (618) 346-5160 or visit www.cahokiamounds.org.

After a successful inaugural year in 2009, the Highland Markt und Mehr, Farmer and Artisan Market is set to begin its second season on June 3. Sponsored by the Highland Chamber of Commerce and the City of Highland, the market will again be held on Thursdays from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Lindendale Park

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in Highland through October 7. The Farmer’s Market Committee is busy planning for an even bigger and better market this year!

Of course quality vendors are vital to the market’s success. To that end, a vendor’s informational meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 31 at 7:00 PM at Highland City Hall. Invitations to the meeting have been mailed to last year’s vendors, but any interested growers and artisans are most

welcome to attend. Copies of the Highland Markt und Mehr Rules and Regulations will be available as will copies of the vendor application.

Vendors can make a commitment for the entire season or on a weekly basis. The nominal vendor fees will remain the same as last year.

As an added special feature at the March 31st meeting, we are pleased to have John Pike from the University of Illinois Extension, Community and Economic

Development as our guest speaker.

Mr. Pike will give a presentation on Marketing Tips for Farmer’s Market Vendors, a topic that is certain to be beneficial for all.

Anyone with questions about Highland Markt und Mehr is welcome to contact Market Master Deanna Harlan at marketmaster@ highlandillinois.com or 618-531-5111, or the Chamber office at 618-6543721 or jeannie@highlandillinois. com.

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People People planner Special Piano show and sale planned Dinosaurs to invade at Greenville College Botanical Garden A s t a t e o f t h e a r t c o l l e c t i o n o f Ya m a h a G r a n d , professional acoustic pianos, and Yamaha advanced technology Clavinova Digital Keyboards will be on exhibit for public viewing on March 27, in the Music Center, located at the corner of Elm Street and College Avenue at Greenville College in Greenville.

These instruments have been on a special college loan program from Samuel Music/Yamaha this current academic year to enhance the Greenville College Music Program.

These instruments are available for special purchase on a first come basis.

The public is invited Saturday, March 27, from noon to 5 p.m. to the music center, located at the corner of Elm Street and College Ave., to view the instruments. For more information, call 1-888-742-6632 or email: univpiano@ samuelmusic.com.

The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis is marking the golden anniversary of one of its most popular attractions, the Climatron®, by transporting visitors back in time to the golden age of dinosaurs. Feel the thrill of encountering a hulking Placerias, bird-like Bambiraptor or soaring Sordes in an unparalleled environment: hidden in the heart of a thriving tropical rain forest. Witness dozens of these realistic, pre-historic creatures when “DinoQuest: A Tropical Trek Through Time” debuts at the Missouri Botanical Garden in 2010.

The exhibit is scheduled to open on May 1.

Since 1960, the Climatron has easily been one of the most recognizable features at the Garden, noted as the first geodesic dome to be used as a plant conservatory. Inside, lush green foliage, cascading waterfalls and a warm, humid climate simulate an authentic jungle atmosphere.

“This exhibition provides a perfect introduction to the

history of life on earth, extinction, and survival. How we manage our resources will have a major effect on the future of life, and there are many lessons to be learned from the past,” said Dr. Peter Raven, president of the Missouri Botanical Garden. “In addition to the educational value, there is also a real sense of excitement in experiencing these lifelike creatures in such an awe-inspiring setting.

We hope it will evoke wonder, imagination and intrigue in visitors of all ages.”

On the “trek through time,” visitors of all ages will experience life in a tropical forest long ago, today and tomorrow. A smooth pathway winds through the 24,000square-foot Climatron conservatory, where more than a dozen installations depict dinosaurs and reptiles from the Cretaceous, Jurassic, Triassic and Permian periods “frozen in time” amid the living flora. Encounter hungry herbivores, including a pair of toothy Heterodontosaurus and an eight-foot-long,bulky-bodied Placerias. Spot a flock of bird-like Bambiraptors hovering beneath green cycads, keeping watch over nests brimming with eggs.

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Music Tuning in Wash. U. to host “Der Fledermaus” Over the last two decades Jolly Stewart has been a force in St. Louis opera. In addition to directing Washington University Opera, which she founded with her husband, John, Stewart serves as principal stage director for Union Avenue Opera and coordinates Opera Theatre St. Louis’ Spring Training Program for talented high school singers.

I n M a r c h , t h e Wa s h i n g t o n University Opera will celebrate Stewart’s upcoming retirement with an “all-star” performance of Der Fledermaus (1874), the beloved operetta by Johann Strauss II (1825-99). The p ro d u c t i o n w i l l f e a t u re n i n e returning alumni — all of whom now sing professionally — as well as celebrated baritone Ian G re e n l a w, t e a c h e r o f a p p l i e d music in Arts & Sciences.

Performances begin at 8 p.m.

F r i d a y a n d S a t u r d a y, M a r c h 19 and 20. Tickets are $18; $12 f o r s e n i o r s a n d Wa s h i n g t o n University faculty and staff; and $7 for students. Edison Theatre is located in the Mallinckrodt Center, 6445 Forsyth Blvd.

For more information, call (314) 935-5566 or email kschultz@artsci. wustl.edu.

“Last hurrah” Prior to settling in St. Louis, both Stewarts enjoyed distinguished singing careers.

Jolly, a Kansas City native, had appeared with Austria’s Salzburg

Camerata and the San Francisco Opera, among many others, while John’s extensive credits included Santa Fe Opera, Metropolitan Opera and the New York City Opera.

Yet in 1990, when they arrived in the Department of Music in Arts & Sciences — Jolly as a teacher of applied music, John as director of vocal activities — the university did not have an opera company.

They decided to start one.

“We thought, ‘this place needs to do opera,’” Jolly says with a laugh. “We started small and just grew from there.”

The itinerant company — which each year would consist of the 1520 students in Jolly’s opera class — staged its first production, of Leonard Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti (1952), in the modest ballroom of the 560 Music B u i l d i n g . Subsequent seasons would see performances in the Sheldon Theatre, Graham Chapel, Bixby Gallery, the Saint Louis Art Museum and finally Edison Theatre, where they’ve been for the last six seasons.

“For the most part, we’ve focused on 20th century opera,” Jolly points out, noting recent p ro d u c t i o n s o f J a c k B e e s o n ’ s Lizzie Borden (1965), Benjamin Britten’s Albert Herring (1947) and Carlisle Floyd’s Of Mice and Men (1970). “I’ve seen it as a mission to do works that audiences don’t get to see everyday — and to give students a chance to learn things that will really stretch them.”

On the other hand, “for this ‘last hurrah,’ we wanted to do

something familiar and fun,” she adds. “And of course we now have the luxury of drawing on so many professional singers.”

Set in glittering, fin de siècle Vi e n n a , D e r F l e d e r m a u s i s a light-hearted revenge comedy centering on Gabriel von Eisenstein, a fast-living (if inconveniently married) manof-means, who has just received a short prison sentence for abusing a police officer. Falke, Eisenstein’s friend, invites him to spend a last night of freedom at Prince Orlofsky’s masked ball, promising that, “all the ladies of the ballet will be there.”

Meanwhile, Eisenstein’s wife, Rosalinde, takes advantage of his absence to meet with Alfred, her own would-be lover. Things go awry with the arrival of Herr Frank, the prison governor, who, mistaking Alfred for Rosalinde’s husband, carts him off to jail.

Further complications ensue when Eisenstein arrives at the ball — which, it turns out, has been arranged as a practical joke at his expense.

“Once, returning home from a similar ball, Eisenstein abandoned Falke, drunk, on a park bench,” Stewart explains.

“The next morning he was found, wearing the costume of a bat, by a policeman, earning the ridicule of all Vienna. “ To g e t b a c k a t h i m , F a l k e plans Orlofsky’s ball and invites all the strategic people in Eisenstein’s life, including Rosalinde, who comes disguised as a Hungarian countess,”

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Stewart continues. Thus Eisenstein, “who prides himself on being able to charm any woman,” begins the unintended seduction of his own wife.

“It’s saucy and flirtatious and a lot of fun,” Stewart concludes.

“Everybody loves champagne just a bit too much.”

Jazz St. Louis continues season Jazz St. Louis is pleased to announce the concerts scheduled for the 2010 Season. These artists reflect some of the best local and regional talent to complement our internationally recognized Jazz at the Bistro series: Date Artist Cover March 26-27, Musica Slesa, $20

April 23-24, Erin Bode, $20 May 7-8, Jazz St. Louis All-Stars, $15 May 21-22, “The Music of Miles Davis” with the Legacy Jazz Quintet, $15 Show times at 8:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m., *except for Sunday, February 14, when there will be only one show at 8:30 p.m. Tickets for all events go on sale at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 8 via all Metrotix locations or through the Jazz St. Louis box office at 314-2894030.

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Louis, 8:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.

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• David Gray, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis • Five for Fighting, The Pageant, 8 p.m., Delmar Loop, St. Louis • That ‘80s Band, Bottleneck Blues Bar, Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

• Bitter Pill, Bottleneck Blues Bar, Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, 8 p.m. to midnight • Dave Samuels and the Caribbean Jazz Project, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 8:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.

• Red Wanting Blue, FUBAR, St. Louis, Mo. 8 p.m.; $8

Saturday, March 20

Wednesday, March 24

• John Mayer, w/Michael Franti and Spearhead, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Mo. • STS9, The Pageant, St. Louis, Mo., Delmar Loop • Butch Moore, Villa Marie Winery, Maryville, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

• Experience Hendrix, The Fox Theatre, St. Louis, Mo. • D u b t r o n i c s , S t a g g e r I n n , Edwardsville, 10 p.m.

• Dave Samuels and the Caribbean Jazz Project, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 8:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.

• Open Mic w/Duct Tape Duo Trio, Stagger Inn, Edwardsville, 9:30 p.m.

Friday, March 19 • STS9, The Pageant, St. Louis, Mo., Delmar Loop • B o u l d e rd a s h , Vi l l a M a r i e Winery, Maryville, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

• Don Starwalt, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Suitcase Nukes, 10 p.m., Stagger Inn, Edwardsville • That ‘80s Band, Bottleneck Blues Bar, Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

• Dave Samuels and the Caribbean Jazz Project, Jazz at the Bistro, St.

Sunday, March 21 • Open Mic w/Butch Moore, Stagger Inn, Edwardsville, 9:30 p.m.

• St. Louis Jazz Club presents “Cornet Chop Suey” and Farmington H.S. Jazz Band, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Bel-Air Bowl, 200 S. Belt West, Belleville

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Thursday, March 25 • G re a t O u t d o o r s w / P a r l o r Knights, 10 p.m., Stagger Inn, Edwardsville • Bret Michaels, Bottleneck Blues Bar, Edwardsville, 8 p.m.

• Cornmeal, The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill, Delmar Loop, St. Louis, Mo., 8 p.m.

Friday, March 26 • SIUE Opera, 7:30 p.m., Dunham Hall Theater, SIUE Campus • Musica Slesa, Jazz at the Bistro, 3536 Washington Ave., St. Louis • Arlo Guthrie and Family Ride Again, The Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 8 p.m.

• Patty Griffin/Buddy Miller, The Pageant, Delmar Loop, St. Louis, Mo. • MoPleasure, Villa Marie Winery, Maryville, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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Lewis and Clark Historic Site Director Brad Winn presents a plaque of recognition to Mr. Tom Holloway, President of the Bank of Edwardsville, for continued support of educational programs at the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site.

Lewis and Clark Historic Site Director Brad Winn presents a plaque of recognition to Ms. Keesha Dhaene of The Conoco Phillips Company for continued support of educational programs at the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site.

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• Martina McBride and Trace Adkins, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Mo. • Mike Harper, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Marcel Strong, 10 p.m., Stagger Inn, Edwardsville • Dr. Zhivegas, Bottleneck Blues Bar, Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Sunday, March 28 • Open Mic w/Butch Moore, Stagger Inn, Edwardsville, 9:30 p.m.

Monday, March 29 • Coffee Concert, 7:30 p.m., Abbott Auditorium, Lovejoy Library, SIUE Campus

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Tuesday, March 30

• SIUE Opera, 7:30 p.m., Dunham Hall Theater, SIUE Campus • Musica Slesa, Jazz at the Bistro, 3536 Washington Ave., St. Louis • Jason Aldean, Jake Owen, Ash Bowers, Family Arena, St. Charles, Mo. • Chuck Berry, The Pageant, St. Louis, Mo. Delmar Loop, SOLD OUT • Raven Moon, Edwardsville Knights of Columbus Hall, Concert and dance, $12, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Loza w/Council of Elders, 10 p.m., Stagger Inn, Edwardsville • Dr. Zhivegas, Bottleneck Blues Bar, Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

• SIUE Jazz Concert, 7:30 p.m., SIUE Campus • Celtic Woman, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 31 • Celtic Woman, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

• Open Mic w/Duct Tape Duo Trio, Stagger Inn, Edwardsville, 9:30 p.m.

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QuickGlance Movie Reviews

“Shutter Island”

Martin Scorsese clearly had a ball making this one, which seemingly hurls everything the director knows about filmmaking up on screen in a blazing, masterful technical triumph. But even with Leonardo DiCaprio leading the superb cast, this crime-and-paranoia thriller is long and wearying — brilliantly constructed, obsessively detailed, yet dramatically a piece of pulp schlock that’s been overdressed and overstuffed to disguise a ponderous and absurd story. Much of the trouble starts at the source, Dennis Lehane’s novel, whose jolts and surprises range from clever to cheap and far-fetched. DiCaprio plays a U.S. marshal assigned with his new partner (Mark Ruffalo) to investigate the disappearance of a murderous mom who escaped from her cell at an asylum for the criminally insane in the 1950s. As gorgeously as Scorsese captures this nightmare world, the inherent gloom of the setting and characters overwhelm the story. With Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Max von Sydow, Patricia Clarkson, Emily Mortimer.

RATED: R for disturbing violent content, language and some nudity.

RUNNING TIME: 138 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

“The Crazies”

Breck Eisner ’s remake of George A. Romero’s 1973 cult horror film presents the perfect nightmare for a flufearing times. It’s an offshoot of Romero’s zombie movies, deriving its horror from the fear that the enemy lurks both within and without you and that there’s a very real chance you might turn into a monster. Here, folks in a small Iowa farming town beginning acting strangely, leading to a government-ordered military crackdown. Four plucky survivors (including Timothy Olyphant and Radha Mitchell) try to get out of Dodge, avoiding hazmat-wearing soldiers and their formerly friendly neighbors. There’s some unease over Big Brother, but what “The Crazies” really taps into is our pervasive unease over disease, that moment when the person sitting next to you on the subway or airplane or, yes, the movie theater breaks into a coughing fit and you realize you’re unarmed. Never mind the pitchfork. Just don’t leave the hand sanitizer at home.

RATED: R for bloody violence and language.

RUNNING TIME: 101 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

“The Yellow Handkerchief”

William Hurt does possibly the best haunted eyes in Hollywood. His droopy eyeballs are a highlight of this standard-issue indie drama about hitting the road with strangers in hopes of reconnecting with an intimate from your past. As an ex-convict aiming to reunite with a lost

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love (Maria Bello), Hurt infuses his character with deep, palpable melancholy, yet the story rides on transparent artifice and weepy sentiment that turns to goo by the end.

The movie’s main appeal rests with fine performances from Hurt, Bello and co-stars Kristen Stewart and Eddie Redmayne as Hurt’s unlikely traveling companions. While Stewart and Redmayne’s characters are thinly developed, all four actors bring far more weight to the story than its meager drama merits. Cinematographer Chris Menges (“The Killing Fields,” “The Mission”) provides some bleak but gorgeous images of Louisiana bayou country and the detritus left by Hurricane Katrina.

RATED: PG-13 for sexual content, some violence, language and thematic elements.

RUNNING TIME: 96 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

“Cop Out”

This clumsy postmodern buddy cop flick stuffs as many genre references as it can into the ceaseless patter between Tracy Morgan and Bruce Willis. They play our paired police — detectives Paul Hodges and Jimmy Monroe, respectively — and they might as well be in different movies. Willis, a veteran of cop films, is our unmistakable straight man. Almost charmingly, he’s actually trying to solve crimes. Hodges, however, is a parody. One can’t help wondering how his partner — let alone his wife (Rashida Jones) — can treat a cartoon so much like a human. Kevin Smith, for the first time directing from a script not his own, never comes close to raising the movie to the level of its buddy cop inspirations. Harold Faltermeyer’s synthesizerheavy score recalls his soundtrack from “Beverly Hills Cop,” which “Cop Out” falls well short of.

RATED: R for pervasive language including sexual references, violence and brief sexuality.

RUNNING TIME: 110 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One and half stars out of four.

“Alice in Wonderland”

Alice has grown — not by “drink me” potion or “eat me” cake — into a 19-year-old girl in Tim Burton’s adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale. Working from Linda Woolverton’s very Hollywood adaptation, Burton shifts the story from a child Alice to a near-adult Alice (the startlingly promising Mia Wasikowska). This is Alice’s second journey down the rabbit hole, though she doesn’t recall the first. This time is less “Who-o-o are you-o-o?” self-discovery, but a formulaic (if madcap) tale of proving oneself. One misses the light wit and the “simple and loving heart of her childhood” from Carroll’s book. Burton’s film is whimsical and several moments glimmer — the big slobbering tongue of a Bandersnatch, the tweaky March Hare — but it’s heavy with the dread of Danny Elfman’s score and the impersonal rebooting of Alice

as dragon-slayer. Helena Bonham Carter is brilliant as the thin-skinned and bigheaded Red Queen. Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter is rootless but entertaining. The Cheshire Cat, voiced

by Stephen Fry, feels like a bow made out of courtesy. No, this is a dog’s movie: Baynard the Bloodhound is one of the finer movie mutts in some time.

RATED: PG for fantasy action-violence involving scary images and situations, and for a smoking caterpillar.

RUNNING TIME: 109 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

“Brooklyn’s Finest”

Director Antoine Fuqua uses a sledgehammer to pound home the irony in the title of this drama about cops who are anything but fine at their jobs. Fuqua rounded up a fine cast — Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, Wesley Snipes and the director’s “Training Day” co-star Ethan Hawke. Yet for all its fine performances and solid production values, the film is a bloody mess, largely because of the body count. Fuqua kills off lots of people in nasty ways with the remorseless glee of a cruel boy torturing insects.

The movie centers on three Brooklyn cops — a burned-out patrolman (Gere), a murderously corrupt narcotics detective (Hawke) and a stressed-out undercover man (Cheadle) playing drug dealer under the nose of a crime kingpin (Snipes). The decent supporting cast features Lili Taylor, Ellen Barkin and Will Patton. But the movie is relentlessly bleak and barbarous, Fuqua grinding viewers down through his cavemen-with-badges depiction of police work.

RATED: R for bloody violence throughout, strong sexuality, nudity, drug content and pervasive language.

RUNNING TIME: 133 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

“Defendor”

Imagine Woody Harrelson’s slaphappy simpleton Woody Boyd from “Cheers” if he were mad as hell and not planning to take it anymore. Then give him a nasty, vintage World War I trench club and turn him loose on the mean streets. That’s roughly the scenario in writer-director Peter Stebbings’ tale of a wannabe superhero with no superpowers and no abundance of brain power, either. The low-budget movie continually shifts from comic-book spoof to gritty crime story to mental-health drama, the inconsistent tone preventing it from ever working as one or another. Harrelson plays a slow-witted man who dresses in a makeshift black costume and hits the streets as Defendor, a fighter for justice. He finds an ally in a spirited hooker (Kat Dennings) and an enemy in a corrupt cop (Elias Koteas) involved with a drug and prostitute ring. Stebbings casts Harrelson as a vigilante with a heart of gold. Trouble is, our hero seems as much a sadist as the bad guys.

RATED” R for drug use and language throughout, violence and sexual content.

RUNNING TIME: 102 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

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“Brooklyn’s Finest” a bit too bloody

By DAVID GERMAIN Associated Press Irony underlies the title of “Brooklyn’s Finest,” a drama about cops who are anything but fine at their jobs. And director Antoine Fuqua pounds that irony home with a sledgehammer.

Fuqua rounded up a fine cast — Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, Wesley Snipes and the director’s “Training Day” co-star Ethan Hawke. They all deliver with a fine sense of urgency and toughness appropriate to the dark story. The production values are quite fine, Fuqua crafting a harsh urban landscape where vice can flourish.

So why does “Brooklyn’s Finest” turn into such a bloody mess?

Well, there is the body count, for starters. Fuqua and first-time screenwriter Michael C. Martin, a New York City transit worker who grew up in the Brooklyn borough, seem to think the solution to the city’s problems is a dramatic reduction in population.

They kill off lots of people in nasty ways with the remorseless glee of a cruel boy torturing insects.

“Brooklyn’s Finest” takes to heart the principal flaw of Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed” — “We don’t have an ending, so let’s shoot everybody in the head” — with such frequency and savagery that the violence would almost be comical, if only it were not so repellent.

Martin’s screenplay has the basis of three interesting stories about cops in various degrees of distress or burnout.

Uniformed patrolman Eddie Dugan (Gere) is trying to get through his final week before retirement without making the slightest impact, which he clearly

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In this photo released by Overture Films, Ellen Barkin, left, and Don Cheadle are shown in a scene from, “Brooklyn’s Finest.” has grown adept at as his years on the beat turned him into a lump of passivity.

Murderous narcotics detective Sal Procida (Hawke) will stop at nothing to score cash from drug dealers so he can put a downpayment on a better house for his sickly wife (Lili Taylor) and their growing brood of children.

Undercover cop Clarence “ Ta n g o ” B u t l e r ( C h e a d l e ) i s ready to crack from the strain of running with drug peddlers and torn by a sense of betrayal against

kingpin Caz (Snipes), who saved his life while Tango was building his cover in prison.

These men occasionally bump into one another, but “Brooklyn’s Finest” mostly spins three disjointed chronicles, the action never adding up to anything more than its grisly parts as gunfire and bloodshed continually erupt around Eddie, Sal and Tango.

Other than a few dashes of humor managed by Hawke, the movie is relentlessly bleak and barbarous, Fuqua grinding

viewers down through his cavemen-with-badges depiction of police work.

Hawke, who scored an Oscar nomination as the upright newbie to Denzel Washington’s corrupt veteran detective in “Training Day,” clearly relishes this chance to play bad cop, and he is quite good at it. Though Sal’s actions are contemptible and absurd, Hawke hurls himself into the part without reservation, capturing moments of paternal pathos amid the chaos he is forced to stumble

through the rest of the time.

Cheadle and Snipes form a nice fraternal bond, and while Gere is as earnest as his co-stars, he feels vaguely out of place cast as the burnout who does not give a damn.

There is nice support from Ellen Barkin, Will Patton, Michael K e n n e t h Wi l l i a m s , B r i a n F. O’Byrne and Vincent D’Onofrio, although as with the key players, their performances generally are drowned out by the frenzy around them.

Wasikowska wonderful in Wonderland

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH Of The Edge In a way of making first things first, I’d like to congratulate the cast and crew of “The Hurt Locker” for their Best Picture Academy Award win. The Oscar was wellearned for a movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. I won’t count its defeat of “Avatar” as a triumph of cinematic David vs. 3D Goliath, because that wouldn’t give either film its proper due. Instead, I’ll turn to another title that has trumped “Avatar” in different way.

After twelve weeks of running roughshod over all of its competition, the thirteenth week has proven to be unkind to “Avatar.”

It has now lost nearly all of its digital 3D screens (and all of its precious IMAX screens) to the release of Disney’s most fascinating reinterpretation of “Alice in Wonderland.”

Lewis Carroll’s twisted tale of jabberwocky and mimzy has been around for generations, but it has somehow taken until now for Tim Burton to get his off-kilter

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“Alice in Wonderland”

RATED: PG for fantasy action/violence involving scary images and situations, and for a smoking caterpillar.

RUNNING TIME: 109 minutes.

ROBERT’S RANKING: three stars out of four.

mitts on the rights to direct it. Burton’s slant, as seen in films as far-ranging as “Edward Scissorhands” and “Big Fish,” is as all over this picture as the PG rating will allow.

And rest assured he brought a few friends along for the ride. This Alice tale follows the pattern of the story we all know, but begins with Alice herself (Mia Wasikowska) as a young woman, fleeing unintentionally into Wonderland to avoid an embarrassing

engagement to a man she has no interest in marrying. Once there, she doesn’t remember the earlier visit she made as a child.

She is an absent hero to the weird little inhabitants of Wonderland and her return has been widely expected.

Burton’s fiancé, Helena Bonham Carter, plays the Queen of Hearts, a big-headed monarch unafraid of ruling her subjects with an iron fist. She’s joined in power by the Knave of Hearts (Crispin Glover). Together they make life miserable for timeless characters like the White Rabbit (Michael Sheen) and the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp– in the role he may well have been born to play).

As Alice learns of her past triumphs and future destinies, all captured in vivid 3D flashback by Alan Rickman’s Blue Caterpillar.

She learns that an entire people depend on her to save them from treachery and enslavement. She is recruited by the White Queen (Anne Hathaway, someone I didn’t even know was involved with his film) to

suit up and slay the infamous Jabberwock, a fictional creature that looks like a cross between a reptilian dragon and the Lord of the Rings’ Nazgul. It’s as fierce a creature you will encounter in a movie suitable for children of all ages.

The final confrontation, laid out on a red and white chessboard, takes place in a bleak and burned out wasteland, iconic in its own right and pleasing enough to take up Avatar’s mantle.

Wasikowska is a real find. I couldn’t b e l i e v e t h e re s e m b l a n c e b e t w e e n t h e Australian actress and Gwyneth Paltrow (who has been known to use a fake British accent on occasion).

She holds her own as the film’s true lead, despite sharing screen time with some real heavy hitter, like Stephen Fry’s Cheshire Cat. But where Fry’s character is all fading smile and sarcasm, Wasikowska has a whole bag of tricks (and a few feminine wiles) at her disposal. She shines amidst the colorful, ever-changing backdrop of the fantastic world of Wonderland.

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What’s playing, when and where St. Clair Cinema Fairview Heights Listings for 3/19 through 3/25 The following movies are playing at the O’Fallon Cinema. Call 1800-FANDANGO Code 2405 for showtimes or visit on the Web at www.wehrenberg.com.

Brooklyns Finest (R) Fri-Sun: 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:40 p.m. MonThurs: 1:35, 4:35, 7:35 p.m.

Bounty Hunter (PG-13) Fri-Sun: 1:35, 4:15, 6:55, 9:35 p.m. Mon-Thurs: 1:15, 3:55, 6:35, 9:20 p.m.

Alice in Wonderland (PG) Fri-Sat: 1:00, 3:50, 6:35, 9:15 p.m. Mon-Thurs: 1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 9:00 p.m.

Crazies (R) 4:10, 9:15 p.m.

Cop Out (R) 1:30, 6:35 p.m.

Shutter Island (R)Fri-Sun: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30; Mon-Thurs: 2:25, 5:25, 8:25 p.m.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG) 1:40, 4:00, 6:20, 8:40 p.m.

Green Zone (R) 1:05, 3:45, 6:25, 9:05 p.m.

Our Family Wedding (PG-13) 1:00, 3:35, 6:15, 8:50 p.m.

Repo Men (R) 1:25, 4:05, 6:45, 9:25 p.m.

She’s Out of My League (R) 1:10, 3:55, 6:40, 9:20* (*Mon-Thurs 9:10 instead of 9:20) O’Fallon 15 Cinema O’Fallon Listings for 3/19 through 3/25 The following movies are playing

at the St. Clair Cinema. Call 1800-FANDANGO Code 2404 for showtimes or visit on the Web at www.wehrenberg.com.

Alice in Wonderland (PG) 1:00, 3:35, 6:10, 8:45, 11:20* p.m. )*No 11:20 p.m. showing Sun-Thurs) Alice in Wonderland 3D (PG) 11:00 a.m., 12:00, 1:35, 2:35, 4:10, 5:10, 6:45, 7:45, 10:20, 11:55* p.m. (*No 11:55 p.m. showing SunThurs) Crazies (R) 5:05, 7:30, 9:55 p.m.

Brooklyns Finest (R) 11:05 a.m., 2:00, 4:55, 7:50, 10:45 p.m.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG) 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:45, 2:45, 4:05, 5:00, 6:20, 7:15, 9:30 p.m.

Green Zone (R) 11:45 a.m.; 2:25,

5:05, 7:55, 10:40 p.m.

O u r F a m i l y We d d i n g ( P G 13) 11:50 a.m., 2:15, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30, 11:55* p.m. (*NO 11:55 p.m. showing Sun-Thurs) Remember Me (PG-13) 11:25 a.m., 2:00, 4:35, 7:10, 9:45 p.m.

Repo Men (R) 12:05, 2:40, 5:15, 7:50, 10:25 p.m.

Percy Jackson and The Olympians (PG): 11:05 a.m., 1:55 p.m.

Shutter Island (R) Fri and Sat: 11:10 a.m., 2:10, 5:15, 8:15, 11:15 p.m.

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The mental side of weight loss New book takes a different approach to dieting

By DEBBIE SETTLE Of The Edge “Making Weight Control Second Nature: Living Thin Naturally” is written by Susan Burke March.

She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Educator. Through her teaching and writing, she has influenced the dietary health and well-being of people around the world.

Obesity is on the rise and knows no boundaries where sex, race, age, nationality, height, etc. are concerned. The obesity rate in children is so alarming that First Lady Michelle Obama has made the issue her focus for this Presidential term.

Women and men alike are all looking for quick fixes to their weight issues, turning to fad diets, expensive workout equipment and medications-over-the-counter and prescribed.

This book takes a look at not what is going on on the outside, but what is going on on the inside, mainly in the brain. The author goes into detail explaining and relating her own experiences with obesity, maybe in an attempt to connect with the reader to say “I’ve been there, I know how it feels.” She also turned to fad diets, starting and stopping, with the yo-yo effect.

She finally figured out that it wasn’t what she was putting in her mouth that was making her fat, it was how she thought about herself and food that made her fat. At that point, she begins to work on her thought process and mental image of herself in order to start living a “thin” life.

This book gives ideas on how to be “deliberately thin,” as she explains those that seem “naturally thin” are. This process

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comes through a series of choices that “naturally thin” people make.

Whether it be smaller portions, more motion, etc. she outlines what got her on track to make her weigh control plight second nature.

The book is filled with practical information, tips, simple strategies and more for those who are tired of the fad lifestyle, tired of the “fat thinking” and are ready to make a

life change in their mind, not just on the outside.

She covers many of the expected subjects-recipes, cooking methods, modifying cookbook instructions, tips for dining out, nutrition facts on packing and much more. But she goes further to help readers to truly change their mindset on not only how they eat, but how they see their self-image and how to stop punishing themselves and

have a positive outcome.

This book is not a huge reference guide, but a compact purse-size book that can be useful not just for a first read, but for a lifelong reference and motivational guide.

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Family Focus Is working from home the new calling in sick?

NEW YORK (AP) – Jeremy L e s n i a k o w n s a s m a l l We b design firm in Randolph, Vt. He has 10 employees and hundreds of clients. Sick isn’t an option.

“I have two cell phones and a pager” he said. “I have taken partial sick days or just worked from home, but I haven’t had a real one in over six years.”

The swine flu epidemic had employers desperately trying t o k e e p s i c k w o r k e r s a t b a y, calling into question companies that didn’t. But the economic meltdown has stepped up p re s s u re o n w o r k e r b e e s a n d b o s s e s a l i k e t o p ro d u c e f ro m home rather than heal in bed, s a i d D a v e C o u p e r, a c a r e e r coach and corporate human resources consultant in Los Angeles.

“There’s an implicit requirement to be at work — partly because of the fear of losing your job if you’re not there,” he said. “Before, companies were OK about people being out sick. Now I don’t see that as much. I’ve known people who have emailed from their hospital room or been on conference calls w h e re t h e y c a n h a rd l y s p e a k t h e y ’ re s o s i c k . T h e re c e s s i o n has made it worse.”

The self-employed — those with access to technology and connectivity anyway — and employees in small companies with fewer prospective subs really feel the squeeze with the sneeze.

Ashleigh Harris gives her San Francisco startup, which makes a new type of training wheel for kid bicycles, high marks for flex time. But with only three full-time positions, herself and the CEO included, calling in sick means work languishes.

“Things need to get done when they need to get done when it comes to building a successful startup,” said Harris, the marketing director. “ S o i f t h a t means hopping on a conference call from my cell when I’m in bed, or sending a few key e-mails to hit deadlines, I’m more than happy to do it.”

Some workers fear demerit systems for calling in sick — o r t h e y ’ re u p a g a i n s t p o l i c i e s that allow no sick pay at all.

A c c o rd i n g t o t h e U . S . B u re a u of Labor Statistics, 39 percent of private-sector employees f a l l i n t o t h e l a t t e r c a t e g o r y, including many millions in the service industry.

A survey of U.S. workers conducted in 2008 by the Families and Work Institute, a n o n p ro f i t re s e a rc h g ro u p t h a t monitors the changing work force, found that 63 percent received at least five paid days off per year for personal illness.

Low earners were much less l i k e l y t o receive that number, which has been on a downward trend since 1997.

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The rise of mobile devices and computing systems that allow people to work remotely make it easier to keep the work flowing from sickbeds.

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The Saint Louis Art Museum Expansion impacts exhibits

By DEBBIE SETTLE Of The Edge The Saint Louis Art Museum is truly a treasure in St. Louis. Many of the exhibits throughout the museum are free to just browse and enjoy for patrons. The special exhibitions have a minimal fee, except on Fridays, when they are free.

Although the museum is under expansion construction, there is plenty to do and see all throughout the year.

Recently the Saint Louis Art Museum announced its schedule of current and upcoming exhibitions and installations. Dates and details are subject to change.

Collection Highlights-Galleries: African, Galleries 103, 106 Egyptian, Galleries 130, 130W European, Gallery 222 Impressionist and PostImpressionist, Gallery 218 Pre-Columbian, Gallery 100 Currently on View: New Media Series: Marc Swanson and Neil Gust: Dark Room, closes April 4, 2010.

Afri c a n C e re m o n i a l C l o t h s : Selections from the Collection, closes May 9, 2010.

Mother and Father Worked Hard So I Can Play, closes July 5, 2010.

Lee Friedlander, opened March 12, 2010.

Additional 2010 Exhibitions: Currents 104: Bruce Yonemoto, opens April 9, 2010.

The Mourners: Tomb Sculptures from the Court of Burgundy, opens June 20, 2010.

Joe Jones: Painter of the American

Scene, opens Oct. 10, 2010.

Overview information: Collection Highlights Galleries: In preparation for the Museum’s expansion, several galleries have been closed, and highlights of the Museum’s collection have been reinstalled. Collection highlights were carefully chosen by the Museum’s curators in anticipation of the expansion project.

African: Highlights of the Museum’s African collection have been reinstalled on the Lower Level in Galleries 103 and 106. This reinstallation includes a selection of the most significant objects from the Museum’s collection of African art, selected and curated by William C. Siegmann, consulting curator of African art. Gallery 103 is now exclusively devoted to masks, and the objects in Gallery 106 have been arranged to explore themes of community leadership through governance and fertility.

Egyptian: In the Egyptian galleries, relocated on the Lower Level to Galleries 130 and 130W, highlights include three mummy cases—Henut-wedjebu and Petmenekh, from the collection of the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in St. Louis, and the Museum’s own Mummy Case of Amen-NestawyNakht. The newly acquired Vizier, a seated official of the early second millennium B.C., and the Mummy Mask of the Lady Ka-nefer-nefer are also on view. Other important objects and visitor favorites are the tomb sculpture of a Hippopotamus and the Canopic Jars for the Royal Scribe Khera.

European: Thirty-two objects from the Museum’s collection of European Art to 1800 have been relocated on the Main Level to Gallery 222.

The objects are divided into three groupings: Late Medieval/Early

Renaissance, 16th–17th century and 18th century. Emphasizing highlights from the collection and featuring many objects from the Museum’s Handbook, the gallery presentation includes several artworks of particular interest, such as Joseph Wright of Derby’s Lake with Castle on a Hill, Giovanni Paolo Panini’s Interior of St. Peter’s, Rome, Melchior Barthel’s Bust of a Black Man, Titian’s Ecce Homo and Bartolomeo Manfredi’s Apollo and Marsyas.

Impressionist and PostImpressionist: Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterworks have been relocated on the Main Level to Gallery 218. Major highlights include Claude Monet’s Water Lilies, Edgar Degas’ The Milliners, Vincent van Gogh’s Stairway at Auvers and Factories at Asnières and Paul

Cézanne’s Bathers. These works attest to the revolutionary impact of the Impressionists, an independent group of young artists who rebelled against the official art establishment in the 1870s and 1880s. They forged a new style with modern life as the primary focus of their subject matter, particularly everyday life scenes, portraits and landscape.

Pre-Columbian: Pre-Columbian highlights have been relocated on the Lower Level to Gallery 100. This installation showcases masterpieces from ancient North America, Mesoamerica and the Andes. Most of the collection was donated by Morton D. May, but the reinstallation also includes longterm loans from the Joe and Elaine Kinker Collection and the Saint Louis Science Center that augment the collection’s Mississippian objects. Pre-Columbian highlights include the Maya Ballgame Vessel, several Mimbres vessels, a Teotihuacan Mural Fragment and a Chimú Disc.

Currently on View Mother and Father Worked Hard So I Can Play Originally scheduled to close March 14, 2010, extended: now closes July 5, 2010 London-based Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare MBE is best known for sculpture, photography and installation that address history, culture and the passage of time. In 2005, Queen Elizabeth II

made the artist a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).

Commissioned by the Brooklyn Museum, Mother and Father Worked Hard So I Can Play (2009) advances Shonibare’s inventive investigation of African identity and European colonialism. In this visually and conceptually engaging work akin to a treasure hunt, Shonibare has placed seven figures of mischievous, playful children throughout the Museum’s period rooms. By dressing the mannequins in Victorian costume made from Dutch wax fabric, commonly known as “African print,” Shonibare complicates the children’s presence and their relationship with the s p e c i f i c i n t e r i o r. M o t h e r a n d Father Worked Hard So I Can Play is organized by the Brooklyn Museum. Exhibition support has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. Curated by Tricia Y. Paik, assistant curator of modern and contemporary art, the exhibition is on view in the Period Rooms, located on the Lower Level.

New Media Series: Marc Swanson and Neil Gust: Dark Room Closes April 4, 2010 Artist Marc Swanson works in diverse media, including video, sculpture, drawing, photography and installation. Dark Room is the third collaboration between Swanson and esteemed musician and video editor Neil Gust.

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Above, Marc Swanson, American, born 1969; Neil Gust, American, born 1968; stills from Dark Room, 2009; digital video projection with sound; duration: 2 min., 2 sec.; Courtesy Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago/New York 2010.1; © Mark Swanson and Neil Gust. At left, Wrapper, second half of 20th century; Igbo; cotton and indigo; 84 x 60 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Museum Shop Fund 123:1994

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Mixing representation and abstraction, Dark Room explores many of the themes central to the artists’ work. For example, the video shifts from a sparkling abstract field of black and white to close-ups of a man’s eyes, moving from the macro-level of a vast star to the microlevel of a minute pupil. Both artists live and work in Brooklyn, and Swanson is represented

by Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago/New York.

The New Media Series features installations by living artists whose work utilizes digital media, and engages the audience through both film and sound. Dark Room, curated by Tricia Y. Paik, assistant curator of modern and contemporary art, will be on view in Gallery 301.

African Ceremonial Cloths: Selections from the Collection Closes May 9, 2010 Ceremonial textiles have long played a central role in African societies conveying wealth, status, artistry and fashion. Most are characterized by the striking combinations of colors and bold designs as well as the use of traditional patterning. This installation features a selection of large African ceremonial textiles shown in their entirety. African Ceremonial Cloths presents a variety of techniques and materials such as bark cloth, resist dyeing, stenciling, strip weaving, embroidery and woven patterning. The exhibition also brings together works that represent groups from West Africa, Central Africa and East Africa.

Curated by Zoe Annis Perkins, textile conservator, this free exhibition is on view in the Main Exhibition Galleries.

Upcoming Exhibitions Lee Friedlander-March 12–May 30, 2010 As one of the most prolific and influential photographers of the second half of the 20th century, Lee Friedlander is interested in how the camera can transform the world visually.

His black-and-white photographs – most often taken on the streets of America – are as much about invention as they are about documentation. He builds densely constructed

Lee Friedlander, American, born 1934; New York City, 1963, printed 2006; gelatin silver print; image: 8 1/2 x 12 7/8 in., sheet: 11 x 14 in.; Saint Louis Art Museum, Funds given by Margery Armstrong in honor of Jeffrey T. Fort 13:2009; © Lee Friedlander, courtesy Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco imagery out of the interplay, layering, and juxtaposition of people and their environments.

This exhibition displays eight works that span four decades of Friedlander’s career from 1962 to 2002. Included in this exhibition are several recent gifts to the Museum of seminal images from the 1960s. Curated by Eric Lutz, assistant curator of prints, drawings and photographs, Lee Friedlander will be on view in Gallery 321.

Currents 104: Bruce Yonemoto-April 9–July 11, 2010 Bruce Yonemoto is known for imaginative and theoretically sophisticated multimedia artworks. Through films, videos, installations and sculptural objects, Yonemoto plays with the conventions of Hollywood and postwar American iconography — incorporating narrative, kitsch and formal experimentation — while also investigating the role of visual culture in both describing and colonizing

non-Western cultures. Generous support for Currents 104: Bruce Yonemoto is provided by the Henry L. and Natalie E. Freund Endowment Fund, established to support the exhibition and acquisition of contemporary art at the Saint Louis Art Museum and the teaching principles of contemporary art at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis. Curated

by Tricia Y. Paik, assistant curator of modern and contemporary art, Currents 104: Bruce Yonemoto will be on view in Galleries 301 and 338.

The Mourners: Tomb Sculptures from the Court of Burgundy-June 20–September 6, 2010 Bringing together 40 sculptures from the tomb of John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy from 1404 to 1419, this exhibition offers visitors a chance to see some of the most innovative and important French sculptures from the

later Middle Ages. John the Fearless and his father, Duke Philip the Bold, presided over one of the most opulent courts of Europe. The sculptures, each of which measures about 14 inches high, depict mute figures in various states of mourning and human grief. This exhibition has been organized by the Dallas Museum of Art and the Musée des Beaux Arts de Dijon, under the auspices of FRAME (French Regional and American Museum Exchange). The exhibition is supported by a leadership gift from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Florence Gould Foundation, the Eugene McDermott Foundation and Connie Goodyear Baron and Boucheron.

Major corporate support is provided by Bank of the West – Member BNP Paribas Group.

This exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities. Curated by Judith Mann, curator of European art to 1800, The Mourners: Tomb Sculptures from the Court of Burgundy will be on view in the Main Exhibition Galleries.

Joe Jones: Painter of the American SceneOct. 10, 2010–Jan. 2, 2011 St. Louis-born artist Joe Jones (1909–1963) achieved national prominence in the 1930s for his depictions of both urban and rural aspects of the American Scene. This exhibition will investigate the ways in which Jones’s representations of life in the American heartland were inflected and driven by his commitment to proletarian causes and his identification with the working class.

Paintings, mural studies, drawings and prints by Jones from both public and private collections will be included in the exhibition.

The show will focus on the period during which Jones’s social and artistic experiences in St. Louis served as the foundation for his most vital work. Curated by Andrew Walker, assistant director for curatorial affairs and curator of American art, Joe Jones: Painter of the American Scene will be on view in the Main Exhibition Galleries.

Admission to the Saint Louis Art Museum is free to all every day; featured exhibition admission is free on Fridays.

For more information about the Saint Louis Art Museum, call 314.721.0072 or visit www. slam.org.

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The Arts Artistic adventures Immediacy Theatre Project presents “Wretched Readings” I m m e d i a c y T h e a t re P ro j e c t (ITP) launches its 2010 season at Duff’s Restaurant in St. Louis with ‘Wretched Readings’ Monday, March 22.

“Wretched Readings” is the newest of ITP’s episodic works, and it will feature a collection of people reading their terrible poems, prose, plays, film scripts, journal entries and more. In their quest to craft engaging plays, ITP has found that sometimes their worst works are the most hilariously perfect. It is in the spirit of self-satire that they have recruited locals who have terrible writing to share.

Managing Director Kyle Kratky will host the event. “We’ll have a muse to fuel our Wretched merriment. Last time we used the beautiful poetry of Ashanti,” says Kratky. “This time I’m looking for someone whose writing stirs the soul at even greater depths.”

Local writers, secretaries, retail workers and students will share some of their uproariously wretched writings. In addition to the prepared performers, audience members are invited to sign up for an open mic slot to share their journal entries, haiku or anything else they have personally written (with a time limit of 5 minutes or less).

Kratky notes that this event is currently featuring only works written directly by the Wretches involved. “We are fascinated by the kind of self-revelation that occurs when we personally read our own bad writing out loud. The meat of the event ends up being both hilarious and personal - this isn’t mockery or deflection. This opens

up the idea that it is okay to write crap.”

Duff’s is located at 392 N Euclid Ave. in St. Louis near the intersection of Euclid and McPherson. Doors will open and open mic sign-up will begin at 7:00 PM. Readings start at 7:30 pm. “Wretched Readings” costs $5 at the door, and the bar will be open for business (the kitchen will be closed).

For more venue information, please visit www.dineatduffs.com or e-mail duffs1@sbcglobal.net.

Unique St. Louis art on display at the Arch Jefferson National Expansion Memorial will host a special exhibit from St. Louis artist Sheila Harris at the Old Courthouse now through Aug. 22. Created especially for the memorial, the exhibit consists of nearly 40 watercolor paintings of buildings that once stood on the Arch grounds.

Harris’ “portraits” of buildings depict structures from several generations of the city’s architectural history illustrating how the landscape on the riverfront evolved over time. The paintings are grouped based on four historic and stylistic eras on the riverfront. In addition, each portrait will include maps showing the buildings’ original locations, architectural fragments from the buildings, interpretive text and an artist’s statement.

Harris, a St. Louis native, taught art at Rosary High School for 36 years. The exhibit is curated by her sister, NiNi Harris, a local historian and the author of nine books on St. Louis history, architecture, city neighborhoods and the Gateway Arch.

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The Arts Artistic adventures Wash U. to host Factory Film Festival The rise of film as a commercial medium in many ways parallels the rise of industrial production. Indeed, Louis Lumière’s historic Leaving the Lumière Factory (1895), a 46-second black-and-white short that shows workers streaming away at the end of their shifts, is widely considered to be the first true motion picture.

On March 23, 24 and 25, the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum will explore three influential depictions of factory life with the Factory Film Festival. Held in conjunction with the exhibition Sharon Lockhart: Lunch Break, the festival will include screenings of Modern Times (March 23), Norma Rae (March 24) and 24 City (March 25).

“These three films are radically different from one another and yet they bear some striking and instructive similarities,” explains Sydney Norton, the museum’s coordinator for education and public programs. “Taken together, they not only offer viewers a snapshot of the evolution of factory work, but also of how that work and the worker are perceived and valued by society at large.”

All three screenings are free and open to the public and begin at 7 p.m. at the Tivoli Theatre, 6350 Delmar Blvd.

Lunch Break — which consists of films and photographs made during the course of a year Lockhart spent engaging workers at the Bath Iron Works in Maine — remains on view at the Kemper Art Museum through April 19. The museum is located on the campus of Washington University, near the intersection of Skinker and Forsyth boulevards.

Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The museum is closed Tuesdays.

For more information about the film festival or the exhibition, call (314) 935-4523 or visit kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu.

Schedule of Events 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 23 Tivoli Theatre Modern Times (1936) Directed by Charlie Chaplin This hilarious yet socially conscious comedy finds Chaplin returning to his iconic role, the Little Tramp, a rumpled everyman who struggles to survive amidst the indignities of the modern, industrialized world. It was also Chaplin’s first overtly political film, frankly depicting the desperate unemployment faced by many during the Great Depression — conditions created, in Chaplin’s v i e w, b y t h e u n f o r g i v i n g efficiencies of industrialization.

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7 p.m. Wednesday, March 24 Tivoli Theater Norma Rae (1979) Directed by Martin Ritt Based on a true story, Norma Rae stars Sally Field, in an Oscar-winning performance, as a Southern mill worker who revolutionizes a small Alabama town. Laboring in almost Dickensian circumstances, Rae is inspired by a New York union o rg a n i z e r t o f i g h t f o r b e t t e r conditions and wages — and, despite the pressures exerted by management, successfully orchestrates an election to unionize the factory. Also starring Beau Bridges and Ron Leibman.

7 p.m. Thursday, March 25 Tivoli Theater 24 City (2008) Directed by Jia ZhangkeBlending fiction and d o c u m e n t a r y, 2 4 C i t y p u t s a human face on the consequences of modern China’s rapid industrial and economic growth.

Shot in Chengdu, in the Sichuan province, the film documents the history of state-owned Factory 420, a once-booming plant that was demolished in 2007 to make room for an upscale apartment complex. Interviews with former factory workers are interwoven with fictional scenes starring three

leading actors: Joan Chen, Lu Liping and Zhao Tao. Ironically, the

a massive earthquake devastated parts of Chengdu.

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By DEBBIE SETTLE Of The Edge Thinking about taking a bite out of the Big Apple? Maybe consider doing it sooner than later.

Whether you are taking in a Broadway show, catching a taping of David Letterman or climbing to the top of the Empire State Building,

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you cannot beat March for some of the greatest hotel rates offered.

New York hotels rates have reached historic lows, with prices starting at just $55 a night on the Upper West Side. With on-going concerns about the economy, travelers are still looking for bargains on hotel rates.

“Rates at Manhattan hotels are lower this month than in March 2009. There is a strong trend toward discounting hotel rates to get occupancy levels up. Travelers can take advantage of these substantial discounts, and perhaps book a longer stay in New York. Visitors can save even more when they call, since not all promotions are available on our Web site, especially at brandname hotels,” says Anil Patel, president, Hotelconxions.

Hotelconxions is offering special discounted rates at two- to four-star hotels in Manhattan during March 2010. These rates are not available on other Web sites.

Sample per night rates (single or double occupancy) from now to March 31, 2010, are: • Hotel Riverside Studios (1.5 stars), 342 W 71st St, from $55 (with a shared bath). Book five nights or more and get an additional 10 percent off. Call for discount, not available on the website.

• Amsterdam Court (three-star), 226 West 50th St: from $87 • Ameritania (three-star), 230 West 54th St (at Broadway): from $89 • Sohotel (three-star), 341 Broome Street, from $89 • Wellington Hotel (three-star), 871 Seventh Ave at 55th St, from $94 • Cosmopolitan (two-star), 95 West Broadway (Tribeca): from $105 (including American Breakfast) • Bentley Hotel (four-star), 500 East 62nd St, from $112 • Roger Smith Hotel (three-star), 501 Lexington Ave: from $115 • St. James (two-star), 109 West 45th St: from $115 • The Marcel Hotel (four-star), 201 East 24th St, from $118 • Dylan Hotel (four-star), 52 East 41st St, from $135 • Edison Hotel (three-star), 228 West 47th St, from $139 • Buckingham (four-star), 101 West 57th St: Suite rates from $173.

Book five nights and pay for four from May 1 to September 1, 2010 (not available on line…call to book).

Room tax is not included in these rates.

Hotelconxions is a full-service hotel reservations agency, providing discounted hotel rates and travel packages to consumers, travel agents and corporate clients. The company features accommodations in major U.S. cities.

To obtain the special rates, call Hotelconxions at 1-800-522-9991 (9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time) in the USA, or visit www. hotelconxions.com.

The rate is valid seven days a week, and a minimum night stay may be required at certain hotels; room tax (14.75 percent) and occupancy taxes ($3.50 per night for a room and $5.50 per night for a suite) are additional. All rates are subject to availability and confirmation.

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Travel Travel briefs Newark airport cameras to be fitted with alarms NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Cameras at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey are being fitted with alarms to alert security personnel when there is a malfunction.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says it is installing the alarms in the wake of a security breach last month that closed a terminal for several hours, causing flight delays that rippled around the world.

Authorities say a man slipped under a rope barrier and walked past a security checkpoint to say goodbye to his girlfriend.

Officials discovered that cameras at the checkpoint had not been storing images for several days. They were forced to retrieve footage from cameras operated by Continental Airlines.

Three dozen cameras at nine security checkpoints at Newark will be connected to the alarms.

Boom amid bust: Museums see attendance spike WASHINGTON (AP) — Museums across the country saw a spike in visitors during the economic slump last year, even as they experienced increasing financial stress.

A survey of nearly 500 institutions by the American Association of Museums shows more than 57 percent saw increased attendance in 2009.

The study released Thursday reports increases at museums large and small. Museums said more visitors were opting for affordable “staycations,” rather than expensive trips. And museums spent more on marketing to local visitors.

More museums also charged for admission last year. But the survey found the median price for adult admission was unchanged at $7.

S t i l l , m o re than two-thirds of museums reported financial troubles as investment income and government, corporate and philanthropic funding declined.

Much ado for Paris zoo redo PARIS (AP) — For a zoo, it’s a quiet and lonely place. Among the few remaining residents of Paris’ main animal park are the giraffes — whose long necks make travel inconvenient — and a hippo who was permitted to stay put after she threw a temper tantrum in a shipping crate.

Closed since 2008, and its animals mostly shipped abroad, the aging zoo in Paris’ Vincennes woods has been awaiting a badly needed renovation. On Wednesday, officials finally announced a $181-million overhaul through a public-private partnership, which they hope will create a zoo befitting one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

The animal park, officially called the Zoological Park of Paris, will reopen in 2014. In the meantime, “the giraffes will oversee the construction site,” said BertrandPierre Galey, who runs France’s National Museum of Natural History, which encompasses the zoo.

The zoo has not had major work done since it opened in 1934, and its crumbling displays — including faux cliffs and rocks made out of concrete — eventually became a safety hazard.

“The rocks were deteriorating, and it was getting dangerous for the personnel, the public and the animals,” Genevieve BeraudBridenne, director of the museum’s department of botanic gardens and zoos, told The Associated Press.

The new design is sleek and aims to recreate animals’ natural ecosystems as closely as possible.

A glass-domed greenhouse will replicate an Amazonian rain forest.

White rhinos and West African lions will roam on a savanna covered with dry shrubs. Another zone will recreate the rocky terrain of Patagonia, with Humboldt penguins.

Ten zones are planned in total.

The zoo will showcase many threatened species, such as several types of lemurs native to Madagascar, among the 1,000-plus animals on display. The priority is the animals’ health and happiness: There will be no elephants because there isn’t enough space for them.

An emphasis will be put on education and research, and a longer-term goal is to reintroduce some endangered species into the wild.

French Ecology Minister Chantal Jouanno said officials discussed at length whether zoos still have a role in the 21st century or whether their time has come and gone. But they decided that zoos are now scientific research centers and help explain issues like biodiversity to the general public.

Since the zoo shut down in 2008, most of its animals have been sent

to animal parks abroad. The giraffes, a tight-knit group, stayed behind — they travel best when young, and smaller and easier to transport, the zoo said.

Some animals were sent to Algeria in June, with help from the North African country’s army. A hippo named Pelagie was supposed to be with them. But though she had practiced stepping into her shipping crate for weeks, she grew frightened once inside and banged the box up.

The zoo is still looking for a home for her and her partner, Rodolphe, who stayed behind with her.

National parks ’09 visitation up but misses record WASHINGTON (AP) — Ten million more people visited national parks last year than in 2008, but the numbers fell short of the all-time record for park visitation from 1987.

More than 285 million people visited national parks and other units of the National Park Service during 2009, up from nearly 275 million in 2008, according to statistics the agency released Tuesday.

The record for visitation to national parks was set in 1987 at 287.2 million.

Still, the 3.9 percent increase in

2009 visitation compared to 2008 was a triumph for the park system in a year when many sectors of the travel industry suffered a downturn due to the weak economy.

“People both here and abroad know that our national parks are America’s best idea, even during an economic downturn,” U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said in a statement. “Our national parks are treasures that tell the story of our country and celebrate its beauty and culture, and they provide vacation bargains for families living on a tight budget.”

Factors that may have contributed to the increase in numbers in 2009, according to the park service, include three weekends last summer when park entrance fees were waived; visits by President Obama and his family to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon; publicity from Ken Burns’ televised series about the national parks; lower gas prices; and the strong value of the euro against the dollar, which encourages European tourism to the U.S. Although the system overall did not set an attendance record, some individual parks had their best years ever in 2009, including Yellowstone, which saw 3.3 million people.

Overall, Yellowstone was fourth on the list of most-visited national parks in 2009.

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Dining Delights

Peel Edwardsville’s newest pizza experience worth the wait

By DEBBIE SETTLE Of The Edge If you see a line of traffic heading toward Plum Street in Edwardsville, most likely it is heading to Peel Wood Fired Pizza.

Located behind The Edge Bank, in the new Park at Plum Creek, Peel is offering more than the typical pizza cuisine that this area is used to dining on, and people are loving it.

Many times when a new restaurant opens, they experience a rush of customers the first couple of weeks. People want to try something new and then they wander back to their traditional stopping grounds. Peel is proving to be an exception, with a standing room only wait nearly every evening, and sometimes at lunch. Parking is filled to capacity and trickles over into the Goddard School parking area.

The reason for the traffic? Plain and simple, it’s good! No, it isn’t “cheap” and the portions are not huge. But Peel has found a way to tantalize the palette of consumers in a way that hasn’t been done before.

They use fresh ingredients to make their unique creations and prepare them in an imported Italian wood fired oven that cooks at 800 degrees. The quick cooking process along with the wood fire gives a bit of a smoky flavor to the freshest pizza ingredients.

They have a number of original and unique creations on their menu, including pizza, appetizers, soups, salads, wood fired pasta, sandwiches, wings and even some yummy desserts.

Starting with the “shared plates” as the menu calls them, or appetizers, there is Pizza Bianca: roasted garlic, fontina, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil and marinara on the side; Prosciutto Involtini: bread filled with prosciutto (Italian ham), parmesan, mozzarella and basil, served with a trio of dipping sauces; Smoked Salmon Flatbread: Norwegian smoked salmon, dill cream cheese, poached egg, red onion, capers and lemon; Wood Fired Goat Cheese:

goat cheese, marinara, wild mushroom tampenade, fresh thyme, white truffle oil and crostini; Antipasto: a lavish display of Italian meets, cheeses, wood roasted wild mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, pesto, marinated olives, roasted garlic, focaccia, crostini (serves 4); Bagna Cauda: from the Piemonte region of Italy, a clay pot with a sizzling mixture of butter, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, red pepper, and anchovies, served fondue style with crisp cabbage, broccolli and sliced ciabatta.

Their wood fired wings are a healthier approach to the popular selection. Since they are cooked in the oven, there isn’t the “frying” factor that usually goes into the wing making process. The flavor selections are Fire: crushed red pepper, parmesan, grey salt, basil, roasted garlic olive oil; Buffalo: tossed in house wing sauce; Thai: red curry sauce, fresh cilantro, carrot, roasted peanuts, served with fresh cucumber.

There are three other wing selections and they come in orders of 12 or 24.

Salads include House Salad, Caesar, Caprese, Baby Spinach, Mixed Greens, and Thai Chicken.

If sandwiches are your desire, try the Chicken Mozzarella – served hot: wood fired chicken, mozzarella, red onion, roasted red peppers, mixed greens, basil aioli, served on Ciabatta; Tacchino: smoked turkey, Fontina cheese, mixed greens, sundried tomato pesto, served on Focaccia; Italian Sausage – served hot; and a Vegetarian.

The 11 inch pizzas are the main attraction and are exceptionally good. Choose from one of their specialty or unique flavors or create your own. Some of the choices: Formmagio – mozzarella, fontina, parmesan, tomato, fresh oregano; Margherita – tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil; Coppa – Coppa ham, tomato, mozzarella, fresh oregano; Wild Mushroom – Cremini, shiitake and oyster mushrooms, fontina, fresh thyme, white truffle oil, parmesan cream; and about a dozen more selections.

Top your meal off with Nutella S’mores Pizza or chocolate cherry cheesecake pizza.

They carry a complete line of beers, both draft and bottled, and wine. There is a full bar for those who would enjoy a cocktail.

Peel’s hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Peel does not do carryout or delivery, per se, but you can take home your leftovers and order a little something extra to take home if you like.

For more information about Peel Wood Fired Pizza, visit www.peelpizza.com or call 659-8561.

Above, three pizzas at Peel. At left, a selection of appetizers.

Photos by Desiree Bennyhoff.

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Dining Delights Putting new twists on traditional favorites J.M. HIRSCH Associated Press Grilled steak with a baked potato is fine. But the combination also makes for a fine canvas on which to apply some serious flavor.

Let’s start with the steak. I went with strip, as it stays nice and tender, particularly when it is marinated and only briefly grilled. Rib-eye and tenderloin would be fine choices, too.

For flavor, I used an Asianinspired marinade of soy sauce, toasted sesame oil (regular is fine, though not as flavorful as toasted), seasoned rice vinegar (same principle as the sesame oil), sugar and hot sauce.

The marinade, which also has diced shallots in it, then doubles as a sauce after it is brought to a boil and reduced (an essential step since it had raw meat sitting in it).

As for the potatoes, roasted new potatoes topped with roasted garlic are perfect. If you prefer, you could take that same combination and rather than simply smash them, go all out and mash them.

Admittedly, this recipe involves more steps than I typically tolerate in a weeknight-friendly meal. But none is complicated and the whole thing still can be on the table in about 45 minutes.

ASIAN-MARINATED STEAK OVER ROASTED GARLIC SMASHED POTATOES Start to finish: 45 minutes Servings: 4 1 whole head garlic, plus 4 cloves 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided Kosher salt 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 2 shallots, minced 1 1/4 pounds strip steak, trimmed of fat and cut into 4 servings 1 pound red new potatoes (about 16 potatoes) Ground black pepper Heat the oven to 400 F. Slice off the top (pointed side) of the head of garlic, then set the head on a square of foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Wrap the foil loosely over the garlic, then roast until very tender, about 20 minutes.

Set aside until cool enough to handle. Leave the oven on.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, hot sauce and shallots. Mince the remaining 4 cloves of garlic and add those. Add the steak, toss well to coat, then set aside for 15 minutes.

While the steak marinates, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and boil for 15 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife. Drain, then arrange the potatoes in 4 clusters on a baking sheet.

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Asian-marinated steak over roasted garlic smashed potatoes.

The quickly marinated strip steak in this Asian-marinated steak over roasted garlic smashed potatoes is nice and tender with serious flavor.

Use a potato masher to slightly crush each cluster of potatoes.

Drizzle the potatoes with the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Unwrap the head of roasted garlic and squeeze the cloves onto the potatoes. Roast until the tops of the potatoes are just lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Heat a grill pan to medium-high.

Using tongs, remove the steak from the marinade and sear on the grill pan to desired doneness.

Transfer the remaining steak marinade in the bowl to a small saucepan over medium-high. Bring to a boil and cook for 4 minutes or until reduced and slightly thickened.

To serve, place a cluster of the roasted potatoes and garlic on each plate, then top with steak and drizzle with the reduced marinade.

Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 534 calories; 295 calories from fat; 33 g fat (9 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 62 mg cholesterol; 33 g carbohydrate; 28 g protein; 2 g fiber; 1,164 mg sodium.

••• Chicken potpie may be a classic comfort food, but it’s hard to feel good about the amount of fat in most recipes.

The chicken and vegetables in it are fine, but a puff pastry or pie crust topping and a rich cream sauce

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This recipe can be rescued with a few easy fixes.

For the sauce, try an easy lowfat bechamel. Whisk together 6 tablespoons of all-purpose flour with 3 cups of low-fat milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat until the mixture thickens and boils, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in a beaten large egg.

Flavor with a few tablespoons of Parmesan cheese or chicken broth.

As for the crust topping, there are a few options. You could go the shepherd’s pie route and layer low-fat mashed potatoes over your fillings. Just sprinkle the potato topping with a bit of paprika for color, then bake until golden-brown.

We also like the idea of using a French toast-style topping. Using an unsweetened version of the eggdipped breakfast favorite creates a crispy, golden upper crust.

If you like, you can cut the fat and cholesterol a bit by making the French toast topping with egg substitute rather than whole eggs.

FRENCH TOAST-TOPPED CHICKEN POTPIE Start to finish: 40 minutes (20 minutes active) Servings: 6 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 5 1 / 2 - o u n c e c a n re d u c e d sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cups cubed (1/2 inch) butternut squash 2 cups cooked and shredded boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 cup frozen baby peas 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream

1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 / 2 t e a s p o o n g ro u n d b l a c k pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs de Provence (or thyme) 1/3 cup low-fat milk 2 large eggs 6 slices firm white bread, halved diagonally, crusts trimmed Heat the oven to 450 F. Coat an 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.

In a large saucepan over low, heat the butter and olive oil until the butter is melted. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the broth.

Increase the heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the sauce simmers and thickens, 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the squash and continue simmering, stirring often, until the squash is nearly tender, about 4 minutes.

R e m o v e t h e s a u c e p a n f ro m the heat and stir in the chicken, peas, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper and herbs. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

In a shallow bowl or pie plate, whisk together the milk and eggs.

Dip 2 triangles of bread at a time in the egg mixture until soaked.

Arrange the slices over the top of the filling in the baking dish.

Bake until the bread is goldenbrown on top, 15 to 20 minutes.

Serve hot.

Alternatively, the recipe can be prepared in individual ramekins.

For ease, arrange ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet before filling.

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Dining Delights OK, we admit these are our opinions and you certainly should form your own, but it is nice to have a guide of places to eat when you are undecided or want to try something new or different.

To send us a suggestion of a restaurant to try, e-mail theedge@ edwpub.net 54th Street Bar and Grill Edwardsville 4 stars Great menu selection, something for everyone. Prices are very reasonable and have not had a bad selection yet. Remember to get your frequent diner card stamped when ordering an entree so you can get one free when your card is full.

Red Robin Edwardsville 2 1/2 stars The bottomless french fries are fantastic, but it basically is a pricey burger place. Service is not super speedy, but food was good and hot.

Good group setting.

Cold Stone Creamery Edwardsville 5 stars I really would give this more stars if we had them, but all we can give is five. I LOVE their ice cream concoctions, particularly the Cheesecake Fantasy or the Apple Pie A La Cold Stone. I really could put more selections here, but use your imagination!

Red Apple Maryville 4 stars The Red Apple is another favorite of our family, whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner. There is a huge menu selection, including Italian, broasted chicken, gyros, sandwiches of all kinds, plate specials, fish selections – fried and broiled, and much more. Service is always impeccable and prices can’t be beat.

La Fonda Edwardsville 3 1/2 stars Good food, good service. All you can eat chips and salsa are great complement to their abundant menu. Their rice and beans are excellent also.

Bigelo’s Bistro Edwardsville 4 stars Great menu selection of gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads, pastas and more. Great downtown Edwardsville location where you are sure to see someone you know.

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but Bobby’s has a following in Madison County that most people know. Great custard, great carmel apples, lots of selections and more.

Strawanna and the Bobby’s Turtle are some of the favorite selections.

Carisillo’s Mexican Restaurant Collinsville 3 1/2 stars A great selection, similar to LaFonda. Good prices and endless chips and salsa. Service is quick and friendly. Not the fanciest, especially on the outside, but don’t judge a Mexican restaurant by its cover!

St. Louis Bread Company Edwardsville/Collinsville 4 1/2 Stars OK men, don’t scoff at the rating, but embrace it! Although men look at it as “chick food,” there is something for every taste on their menu. Fantastic soups, sandwiches, bakery items, coffees, teas, salads, and more. Great place to take a laptop or a book and just kick back and sip a cup of java.

Bully’s Smokehouse Edwardsville 3 1/2 stars The food is good at Bully’s, but a little foo-foo for a barbecue place.

The prices are a little more than typical barbecue fare. Good for business lunch or dinner and nice servings.

Pantera’s Pizza Edwardsville 2 1/2 stars Still some of the best pizza around, but the decor needs a bit of updating, along with the dinner ware. The buffet is good if they keep it full, but that can be an

issue at times. You better put on your running shoes to get that hot selection before everyone else beats you to it!

a favorite for many. Great dining atmosphere and lots of good Italian food and drink. Come hungry with loose fitting clothing.

El Maguey Mexican Restaurant Edwardsville 3 Stars Good chips and salsa start you off with a nice selection of dishes.

Authentic Mexican dishes are delivered promptly to your table.

Bull and Bear Edwardsville 3 1/2 stars A sports bar and grill with that offers bar side and dining room seating. A selection of appetizers, sandwiches, steaks, baby back ribs, chicken, seafood, pizza, and a kid’s menu make it family friendly, yet a great hangout for friends.

Jimmy John’s Sandwich Shop Edwardsville 4 stars Where sandwiches are concerned, you can hardly beat a good Jimmy John’s. Their Bootlegger Club and The Big John are some of the favorites around here. Their cookies are great also, ask them to heat it up.

They really are “freaky fast!”

Big Daddy’s Edwardsville 3 stars Typical bar fare of appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and wraps round out Big Daddy’s menu. They offer specials on certain days that are a real value. Service can be a bit slow when they are busy.

Fiona’s Family Restaurant Edwardsville 4 stars S p e c i a l s e a c h d a y, l o t s o f selections, great breakfast. Service is fast and food is hot. Very friendly environment where you won’t spend a lot to get a great meal.

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than typical diner fare and you will not leave hungry. With their “Happy Days” decor and a breakfast, lunch and dinner menue that includes a one pound chicken fried steak and burgers made to order, you will have to ask for a doggy bag. Their bakery counter is so popular, they had to give it a place of its own outside the diner so passers by can enjoy the magic also.

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A food star from the ground up TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nathan Lippy slips quietly between the picnic tables jammed together in Jimbo's Pit Bar B-Q on Kennedy Boulevard.

Or, as quietly as Lippy can from a visual standpoint. His python boots, ripped jeans, metallic van-shaped belt buckle, vest, and sleeveless blue T-shirt prompt several in the lunchtime crowd to crane their necks for a better look.

P e rh a p s t h e y ' re o g l i n g t h e enormous tattoo of a crucifix wrapped in dove's wings on his right shoulder. Still, Lippy is going relatively incognito today. He's wearing a straw hat that conceals a platinum Mohawk that looks as if a volcano is flowing peroxide lava through the middle of his dark brown locks.

Seventeen seconds after he reaches a table in the back of the restaurant, a young waitress in a red-checked shirt appears at his side.

"I like your style," she blurts out immediately, bypassing the drink order and introductions.

"Thanks," Lippy says. A rosycheeked smile hits his face. "I like your blouse."

"Thanks."

"What's your name?"

"Jocelyn."

"Hi, Jocelyn, I'm Nate."

They shake hands. She giggles.

Still no drink query.

"Are you a rock star?" she asks.

"People in the back thought you were a rock star."

"No, I'm a chef."

"Really? That's cool. Can I get you

something to drink?"

He takes her reaction in stride.

"That sort of thing never happens in New York," he says.

The home-schooled 28-year-old from Brandon spent years in the big city working at restaurants and playing in bands after graduating from culinary school. He came back to Tampa to be closer to family and to launch what he hopes will be a multimedia career as an influential food star.

"They aren't used to seeing guys like me," he says of the dining room's reaction to him. "Better yet, people are not used to eating the kind of food I make.

"They're like, 'This is not right.

You've got a Mohawk. Why are you cooking me this delicious food?' Which is great. I've kind of become the underdog. The unlikely candidate, which is fun."

Look out, world. Here comes Nate Lippy, the rock 'n' roll chef.

Lippy belongs to a new generation of young cooks who grew up watching Food Network the same way previous generations watched Sesame Street.

They've observed as Emeril Lagasse and Martha Stewart crossed over from the ghetto of food celebrity to pop culture icon-hood.

They're also part of a wave that for the past decade has flooded culinary schools with students in search of lucrative restaurant careers and possible fame.

But they're also choosing untraditional paths to achieve notoriety. Unlike Emeril, who

became famous after owning his own restaurant, or Julia Child, who gained international attention after writing a groundbreaking cookbook, wannabe food stars are using alternative media to promote themselves.

Fueling the change is a redirection

by Food Network, which in the past decade has begun showcasing stars less classically trained but more entertaining to watch.

By the late 1990s, the fledgling network was attracting connoisseurs and gourmands but missing pressedfor-time moms, says Michael Smith, senior vice president of marketing and creative services.

In mid-2000, "Today" show weather anchor Al Roker suggested the network take a look at an energetic young woman teaching cooking classes at a grocery store in Albany, N.Y. Her name: Rachael Ray. "The lesson then was if we're going for ordinary home cooks, then it could be anyone, not necessarily a cookbook author or a restaurant chef," Smith says.

Since then, the network has moved cooking instruction to morning hours and become more entertainment oriented in the evenings. That has brought new opportunities for people like cake artist Duff Goldman ("Ace of Cakes") and spawned the talent search "Next Food Network Star," which introduced popular newcomers Guy Fieri and Aaron McCargo.

"The key is the onscreen personality," Smith says. "You have to bring yourself to the screen. It's

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As nonfood networks like Bravo, Fox, NBC and Travel Channel broadened their programming to tap the appetite for food as entertainment, new tools emerged for affordable self-promotion.

For Lippy, that meant being able to bypass running a restaurant or writing a cookbook in favor of taping cooking "webisodes" that showcase his personality and food online at NathanLippy.com.

A considerable amount of time is spent in multimedia production. He networks with fans on Facebook.

He posts abbreviated recipes for the more than 1,300 followers of his ChefNathanLippy account on Twitter. He uploads photos of his cooking demonstrations to Twitpic.

He blogs about his latest spots on TV shows.

"I feel some strange sense of masculinity when I get behind a smokin' hot grill with some bangin' ingredients," he wrote of a recent appearance on the syndicated "Daytime" program. "It's so COOL!" Lippy's raw star appeal and his use of technology attracted the attention of New York city-based entertainment producer Steve Ship, whose company Doghouse Management guides the careers of Food Network host Ingrid Hoffman and "Top Chef" season four winner

Stephanie Izard.

Ship, a one-time music manager and current producer of Lucha Libre Mexican wrestling events, found Lippy after a friend, financial adviser Darren Kipnis of Tampa, pointed him to the young chef's Web site. Kipnis knows Lippy's father, YMCA chaplain Jay Lippy, who bragged about his son's cooking.

Last year, Ship and a business partner formed a company with Lippy, Make Him Stop LLC, and assembled a supporting cast to groom his career, including Kipnis' wife, publicist Nancy, to guide his public appearances. Earlier this year, Lippy was signed by the talent agency International Creative Management, which has offices in Los Angeles, New York and London and represents such entertainers as Samuel L. Jackson, Megan Fox and Beyonce Knowles as well as food celebrities Ina Garten and Curtis Stone.

"I usually have a gut reaction within the first few seconds of meeting someone about whether I think they're viable," Ship says.

"With Nate, I sensed his passion for cooking, his love for food and his desire to communicate and teach."

Part of Ship's role is to introduce the budding star to his various entertainment connections. Ship was especially impressed during a dinner party he held in New York City, during which Lippy cooked.

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Young designers mix art, commerce

By KIM COOK Associated Press Next time you buy a pillow for your living room, it just might be one of Sarah Montes’.

S h e ’ s a re c e n t g r a d u a t e o f Savannah College of Art and Design, one of the nation’s premier design schools. Through a student/alumni collaboration called Working Class Studio, her Mediterranean-motif pillows — and an array of other home decor products created by other students, alumni and faculty — are sold on the Web and at retailers across the country.

“I became an artist to create, but choosing art as a career means achieving a balance between my artistic vision and what’s right for the market,” says Montes.

It’s an exciting yet nerve-racking time for budding designers. There continues to be great demand for interesting new home products, even in a down economy. And students graduating with the ability to balance creative innovation and savvy marketing may be the resilient face of a new design generation.

Schools today can take emerging talent through simple drawing exercises to full 3D computer renderings and final prototypes.

Victor Ermoli, SCAD’s School of Design dean, says that with the success of IKEA, “many companies are realizing that designs actually sell. So students know their designs are playing an important market role, and they’ve been shifting toward more commercial design.”

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This photo released by Savannah College Of Art And Design shows stretch clocks made of silicone by graduate Charles Heidlinger. This product development venture of the Savannah College of Art and Design cultivates and promotes the work of talented students, alumni and SCAD faculty. The original home décor and stationery items are sold online and at retailers across the country, and internationally.

They learn how to listen to company briefings. They observe and analyze lifestyle trends. Ermoli says today’s furniture design student studies fashion, art and industrial design. SCAD has a 44,000-squarefoot facility with woodworking and metal fabrication studios, bench rooms, a plastics working laboratory, a welding facility, a painting booth and an advanced technology lab.

Cassie Hart Kelly is another SCAD alum lucky enough to get her vision to the marketplace. Her pillows feature bold images like owls and flowers in fresh contemporary hues.

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At Parsons the New School for Design, in New York City, students learn to consider culture and consumption when they design, to thoughtfully and creatively repurpose salvaged materials, to design public furniture and to create mass-market products that are “useful, safe and fun,” says interim director Robert Kirkbride.

“A number of our students’ most challenging projects embody hybrids of for-profit and not-for-profit ideas,” he says.

Mutual support has come from community organizations such as Build It Green NYC, Buffalo ReUSE and Materials for the Arts.

At Rhode Island School of Design, Assistant Professor Peter Walker says the goal is to leave students with “a strong sense of how they can begin to mesh their own lives and design philosophies into a professional and meaningful existence.” RISD students have exhibited in Milan, and worked with Swarovski on ways to incorporate crystals into home furnishings.

At the Fashion Institute of

Technology, in Manhattan, students in home products and textile design get to intern at places such as Waverly Fabrics, Calvin Klein Home, KitchenAid and Nautica. There are field trips to the major trade shows, and grads can end up anywhere from Mikasa to Martha Stewart.

The International Contemporary Furniture Fair annually holds a juried review competition for the design schools. In the past, RISD and SCAD have been joined by San Diego State, Maryland College of Art and Design, and Cranbrook Academy of Art, among others.

There’s also an opportunity for upand-coming designers and their prototype products to find potential manufacturers in the ICFF Studio.

As FIT instructor David Brogna says, “I try to give them every skill set, complete industry knowledge, and the ability to think critically so they can walk out of the classroom and into the field.”

It’s a field that each year has a new crop of bright young minds eager to show off — and sell — a whole home’s worth of new ideas.

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Home & Garden 7 steps for first-time vegetable gardeners

By LEE REICH Associated Press How about going to a place where you can relax, enjoy some sun, and get a little exercise and gourmet food? A place even your kids could find interesting? This “spa” need not cost much; in fact, it will save you money.

It’s a home vegetable garden, and don’t be intimidated if you’ve never planted one before. Vegetables are easy to grow, especially if you follow these 7 steps for first-timers: 1. Choose a location in full sun, which means six or more hours of direct sun in summer. Producing succulent, savory vegetables takes energy — the sun’s energy — especially for fruiting vegetables such as cucumbers and tomatoes. If you don’t have this much sunlight, either get out your pruning saw or grow only leafy vegetables such as lettuce and spinach.

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866 257 3408 877-258-2931 618 939 9828 314 645 7654 866-438-1169

BUICK Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Brooks Motor Company Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Underwood Motors Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Underwood Motors

866 377 3110 877-396-5065 877 691 9016 877-396-5065 877-223-2703 866-438-1169 877 691 9016 877 691 9016 866 377 3110 877 691 9016 618 939 9828 877 691 9016 877 691 9016 877-396-5065 866 377 3110 866 682 8906 314 645 7654 866-438-1169 866 377 3110 866 257 3408 314 645 7654

CADILLAC 6629 6813 6824 P19368 6821 B9129 R1572 18568AA 6799 6709 6625 19406A 19310A 6777 6767 R1586 6766

Underwood Motors Underwood Motors Underwood Motors Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Underwood Motors Victory Lane Ford Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Underwood Motors Underwood Motors Underwood Motors Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Underwood Motors Underwood Motors Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Underwood Motors

314 645 7654 314 645 7654 314 645 7654 866 257 3408 314 645 7654 866 576 3845 866-438-1169 866 257 3408 314 645 7654 314 645 7654 314 645 7654 866 257 3408 866 257 3408 314 645 7654 314 645 7654 866-438-1169 314 645 7654

CHEVROLET

March 18, 2010

B2430 Y406 298246 134321 000833 465655 100975 19227A P1558 R1471 P1552 R1473 B2462 15136 B2475 9057-1 Y403 1952-1 B2474A 19484A

Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Brooks Motor Company Brooks Motor Company Brooks Motor Company Brooks Motor Company Brooks Motor Company Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Ackerman Toyota Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Steve Schmitt Buick GMC

877-396-5065 866 377 3110 618 939 9828 618 939 9828 618 939 9828 618 939 9828 618 939 9828 866 257 3408 877-223-2703 866-438-1169 877-223-2703 866-438-1169 877-396-5065 866 853 6063 877-396-5065 866-438-1169 866 377 3110 866 682 8906 877-396-5065 866 257 3408

Model

Year Price Stock#

Dealer

Phone

Model

Year Price Stock#

Dealer

Phone

Colorado Equinox Equinox Equinox EXPRESS CA HHR HHR Impala Impala Impala Impala Impala Impala Impala Impala Impala Impala Impala Impala Impala Lumina Malibu Malibu Malibu Malibu Malibu Malibu Malibu Max MONTE CARL Monte Carl MONTE CARL Silverado Silverado Silverado Silverado Silverado SILVERADO Silverado Silverado Silverado Silverado Silverado Silverado Suburban Suburban Tahoe Tahoe Tahoe Tracker TrailBlaze TrailBlaze TrailBlaze TrailBlaze TrailBlaze Uplander UPLANDER Venture Venture

2005 2008 2006 2005 2008 2009 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2005 2001 1996 2009 2009 2008 2008 2000 1998 2005 2006 2005 2003 2009 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2005 2004 2000 2007 2008 2008 2008 2007 2008 2007 2005 2003 2009 2008 2005 2005 2005 2008 2008 2003 1999

$7,995 $19,990 $12,944 $11,995 $15,990 $14,995 $11,900 $20,495 $19,995 $18,995 $18,495 $17,990 $15,777 $17,777 $12,995 $15,495 $12,495 $11,995 $7,994 $5,995 $2,995 $20,995 $16,995 $20,995 Call $4,995 $4,995 Call $17,900 $15,995 $8,990 $29,577 $24,995 $22,990 $26,994 $21,990 $18,995 $15,995 $10,950 $10,295 $25,994 $36,900 $42,990 $33,995 $27,995 $41,950 $28,995 $21,995 $8,995 $21,995 $19,995 $14,968 $10,977 $13,995 $17,495 $13,808 $7,495 $5,995

Brooks Motor Company Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Koetting Ford Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Brooks Motor Company Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Brooks Motor Company Brooks Motor Company Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Dean Team Volkswagen Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Dean Team Volkswagen Brooks Motor Company Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Brooks Motor Company Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Victory Lane Ford Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Brooks Motor Company

618 939 9828 866 682 8906 866-438-1169 866 257 3408 866-340-8597 866 257 3408 877 691 9016 866 682 8906 877-396-5065 877-396-5065 866 682 8906 866 682 8906 866 377 3110 866 377 3110 877 691 9016 866 257 3408 866 682 8906 877-396-5065 866-438-1169 877 691 9016 618 939 9828 877 691 9016 877-396-5065 866 257 3408 866 682 8906 618 939 9828 618 939 9828 866 682 8906 877-223-2703 866 257 3408 877-223-2703 866 377 3110 877-396-5065 866 682 8906 866-438-1169 866 682 8906 877-223-2703 877-396-5065 877-258-2931 866 257 3408 866-438-1169 877 691 9016 866 682 8906 866 257 3408 877-396-5065 877-258-2931 618 939 9828 866 257 3408 618 939 9828 877 691 9016 877-396-5065 866 682 8906 866 377 3110 866 257 3408 877-396-5065 866 576 3845 877 691 9016 618 939 9828

JOURNEY Neon RAM RAM 1500 RAM 1500 RAM 1500 RAM 1500 RAM 1500 RAM 1500 Q RAM 2500 Ram Pickup Ram Pickup Ram Pickup RAM VAN 25

2009 2004 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2004 2002 1998 1994

$16,900 $6,995 $24,419 $34,547 $27,995 $24,995 $23,995 $12,900 Call $28,990 Call $12,595 $5,995 $3,944

Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Brooks Motor Company Victory Lane Ford Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Victory Lane Ford Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick

877-223-2703 618 939 9828 866 576 3845 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 866 576 3845 877-223-2703 866 682 8906 866 257 3408 877 691 9016 866-438-1169

TRAILER

2010

Call

360

2004

Call

7868-1

300 300 300-SERIES Crossfire Pacifica PT Cruiser Sebring Sebring TOWN & COU TOWN & COU TOWN & COU

2006 2005 2007 2007 2005 2005 2004 2000 2009 2005 2007

$16,900 $19,995 $16,900 $17,595 $12,595 $9,995 $10,595 $4,995 $20,725 $14,900 Call

6814 19287A P1536A 19412A 19403A 2093-3 18856B 209278 P1537 C33065B 12025A

ALL_MODELS Avenger AVENGER AVENGER CALIBER Caliber CARAVAN CHALLENGER Charger CHARGER CHARGER Dakota DAKOTA GRAND CARA Grand Cara Grand Cara Grand Cara Grand Cara

2009 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2005 2009 2008 2007 2006 2004 2002 2009 2009 2006 2005 2002

$16,790 $13,944 $18,995 $14,590 $12,995 $8,944 $12,995 $41,775 $23,995 $21,900 $11,995 $7,995 $8,990 $19,990 Call $14,995 $8,995 $7,699

B9135 R1596 P1545 P1566 D55011A R1592 C45010B D45050A 19451A D51013A D41055A 703833 D84043A P1561 5522 19474A 251498 5145C

ALL_MODELS ALL_MODELS ALL_MODELS CROWN VICT ECONOLINE EDGE Edge EDGE SEL EDGE SEL ESCAPE ESCAPE Escape ESCAPE ESCAPE ESCAPE ESCAPE Escape EXPEDITION EXPEDITION Expedition EXPEDITION EXPLORER EXPLORER EXPLORER E Explorer S F-150 F-150 F-150 F-150 F-150 F-150 F-150 F-150 F-150 Heri F-250 Supe F-600 F150 F150 F150 F150 SUPER F250 F250 SUPER F250 SUPER FIVE HUNDR FLEX FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS Focus Focus FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS FREESTYLE FUSION FUSION FUSION FUSION FUSION Fusion FUSION SE FUSION SE GT Model T MUSTANG MUSTANG MUSTANG

2010 2009 2008 2008 2009 2008 2007 2009 2007 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2006 2002 2009 2006 2005 2004 2009 2007 2009 2001 2008 2007 2007 2007 2005 2003 2002 1998 2004 2008 1990 2008 2007 2006 2001 2010 2007 2004 2006 2009 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2008 2006 2010 2010 2010 2007 2006 2006 2010 2010 2005 1927 2010 2008 2008

Call $29,998 Call $18,990 Call $23,990 $23,995 $24,275 $20,213 $23,990 $20,990 $18,995 $19,990 $17,990 $13,843 $12,997 $6,995 $39,990 $25,990 $17,995 Call $28,990 $21,990 $26,747 $5,944 $21,944 $28,590 $26,995 Call $17,995 $10,750 $12,595 $4,995 $9,995 $23,944 $6,995 $29,055 $11,972 $18,489 Call Call Call Call $14,990 $33,990 Call $19,990 $18,990 $17,990 $14,995 $13,995 $12,990 $11,139 Call $19,990 $19,995 $18,749 Call $15,480 $15,990 $11,990 Call Call Call $14,995 $17,647 $19,990 $16,990

T1048 P1012 P1024 11783A T982 P5179 4552 P1016 T1081A X5298 11758C B2413 11632A 12012A P1002A P923 D97849 P5303 X5286 19124A T1078A P5314 11814A B983 R15541 R1547 X5244 18021A P5327 18896A 6805 19383A B32150 5135A R1548 P3690 P1022 P937 B1003 B9144S T1046 T1008A T1053W 11840A X5318 F1090 P5310 P5283 P5322 4554 18937B X5317 B1008 T1063X X5210 P1018 P1020 F1084 D82019A X5249 5458-1 F1094 F1104 7934-2 553381 P946 X5209C P5187

290231 2201-1 161907 19156A 11996D P19006 4504 5505 B2506 B2489 5514 5511 Y408 V100163A 4489 P19317 5470-1 B2359A R1549 4548C 180225 4528 B2381 19014A 2306-1 174874 131842 2295-1 D45049B 19431A D81019A V100254A B2423 2213-1 R1557 2075-9 P1478C T2074A 7520-2 18909A R1570 5195A 5519 19229A T1108A 8325 308621 18806A 915494 4485 B2398 2224-3 Y377A 19230B B2399 B9117 4535 250528

CHRYSLER Underwood Motors Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Brooks Motor Company Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Koetting Ford

314 645 7654 866 257 3408 877-223-2703 866 257 3408 866 257 3408 866 682 8906 866 257 3408 618 939 9828 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 866-340-8597

DODGE Victory Lane Ford Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Brooks Motor Company Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Brooks Motor Company Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC

866 576 3845 866-438-1169 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 866-438-1169 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 866 257 3408 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 618 939 9828 877-223-2703 877-223-2703 866 682 8906 866 257 3408 618 939 9828 877 691 9016

D82006A 625621 B9142 P1535 D84025A D40059A D84053A J65108B B1011 D84082A 5515-1 18015C 5168B R14502

EZ LOADER S1001

Victory Lane Ford

866 576 3845

FERRAIR Dean Team Volkswagen

877-258-2931

FORD Victory Lane Ford Victory Lane Ford Victory Lane Ford Koetting Ford Victory Lane Ford Koetting Ford Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Victory Lane Ford Victory Lane Ford Koetting Ford Koetting Ford Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Koetting Ford Koetting Ford Victory Lane Ford Victory Lane Ford Brooks Motor Company Koetting Ford Koetting Ford Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Victory Lane Ford Koetting Ford Koetting Ford Victory Lane Ford Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Koetting Ford Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Koetting Ford Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Underwood Motors Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Brooks Motor Company Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Victory Lane Ford Victory Lane Ford Victory Lane Ford Victory Lane Ford Victory Lane Ford Victory Lane Ford Victory Lane Ford Koetting Ford Koetting Ford Victory Lane Ford Koetting Ford Koetting Ford Koetting Ford Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Koetting Ford Victory Lane Ford Victory Lane Ford Koetting Ford Victory Lane Ford Victory Lane Ford Victory Lane Ford Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Koetting Ford Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Victory Lane Ford Victory Lane Ford Dean Team Volkswagen Brooks Motor Company Victory Lane Ford Koetting Ford Koetting Ford

866 576 3845 866 576 3845 866 576 3845 866-340-8597 866 576 3845 866-340-8597 877 691 9016 866 576 3845 866 576 3845 866-340-8597 866-340-8597 877-396-5065 866-340-8597 866-340-8597 866 576 3845 866 576 3845 618 939 9828 866-340-8597 866-340-8597 866 257 3408 866 576 3845 866-340-8597 866-340-8597 866 576 3845 866-438-1169 866-438-1169 866-340-8597 866 257 3408 866-340-8597 866 257 3408 314 645 7654 866 257 3408 618 939 9828 877 691 9016 866-438-1169 877-396-5065 866 576 3845 866 576 3845 866 576 3845 866 576 3845 866 576 3845 866 576 3845 866 576 3845 866-340-8597 866-340-8597 866 576 3845 866-340-8597 866-340-8597 866-340-8597 877 691 9016 866 257 3408 866-340-8597 866 576 3845 866 576 3845 866-340-8597 866 576 3845 866 576 3845 866 576 3845 877-223-2703 866-340-8597 866 682 8906 866 576 3845 866 576 3845 877-258-2931 618 939 9828 866 576 3845 866-340-8597 866-340-8597

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MUSTANG MUSTANG Mustang Mustang RANGER RANGER RANGER Ranger Ranger Ranger SPORT TRAC Super Duty TAURUS TAURUS TAURUS TAURUS TAURUS LIM TAURUS SE

2007 2007 2006 2003 2009 2007 2004 2002 2000 1999 2007 1999 2010 2008 2008 1997 2010 2007

$23,900 $15,990 $19,995 $7,650 $19,990 $17,239 $15,990 $8,995 $4,995 $3,995 $22,987 $19,950 Call $22,990 $20,990 $5,000 Call Call

Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Koetting Ford Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Brooks Motor Company Koetting Ford Victory Lane Ford Koetting Ford Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Brooks Motor Company Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Victory Lane Ford Dean Team Volkswagen Victory Lane Ford Koetting Ford Koetting Ford Trust Family Auto Sales Victory Lane Ford Victory Lane Ford

877-223-2703 866-340-8597 877-396-5065 618 939 9828 866-340-8597 866 576 3845 866-340-8597 877-396-5065 618 939 9828 877 691 9016 866 576 3845 877-258-2931 866 576 3845 866-340-8597 866-340-8597 866-398-4214 866 576 3845 866 576 3845

WRANGLER Wrangler

2003 1999

$12,790 J85061A $13,995 19442A

Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Steve Schmitt Buick GMC

877-223-2703 866 257 3408

ALL_MODELS AMANTI Spectra

2008 2005 2008

$9,998 Call $9,995

Range Rove Range Rove

2007 2010

$39,950 8238 $74,950 8458

ES 350 LS 430 RX 330 RX 350

2007 2003 2005 2008

$25,950 $17,900 $21,995 $34,950

Liberator

1985

$6,995

ALL_MODELS Navigator Town Car Town Car

2001 2007 2004 2001

Call $33,950 $18,777 $8,550

F1025S 8369 6620 6623

CX-7 CX-7 MAZDA3 MAZDA6 MPV

2008 2007 2004 2008 2002

$16,499 $16,977 $11,900 $12,977 $9,995

B996 V100110A P1517B Y388 4545

G5 G5 G5 G5 G6 G6 G6 G6 G6 G6 G6 G6 G6 G6 G6 G6 G8 GRAND AM Grand Am Grand Prix Grand Prix Grand Prix Grand Prix Grand Prix Solstice Torrent Torrent Vibe Vibe Vibe Vibe Vibe

2009 2009 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2006 2009 2004 2001 2008 2008 2008 2004 2001 2007 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2005

$12,995 $11,995 $13,580 $11,995 $21,944 $18,995 $14,944 $13,995 $13,977 Call $14,995 $11,577 $17,995 $10,995 $9,944 Call $27,995 $10,990 $5,995 $14,995 $13,995 $13,495 $8,994 $6,950 $18,990 $21,995 $19,990 $17,995 $16,995 $14,990 $13,995 Call

Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Ackerman Toyota Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Koetting Ford Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Brooks Motor Company Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood

877-396-5065 877-396-5065 877-223-2703 877-396-5065 866-438-1169 877 691 9016 866-438-1169 877-396-5065 866 377 3110 866 682 8906 877 691 9016 866 377 3110 877-396-5065 866 853 6063 866-438-1169 866 682 8906 877-396-5065 866-340-8597 866 257 3408 877-396-5065 877-396-5065 877 691 9016 866-438-1169 618 939 9828 866 682 8906 877-396-5065 866 682 8906 877 691 9016 877-396-5065 866 682 8906 877-396-5065 866 682 8906

911 Carrer Boxster

2007 1997

$59,950 8069 Call 8451-1

Astra Aura Aura AURA XE Ion Relay S-Series SL Vue

2008 2009 2009 2009 2005 2005 1998 2001 2008

$14,995 $18,995 $13,644 $14,994 $7,990 $9,944 $5,995 Call $18,995

TC tC xD

2007 2006 2009

$14,990 C80027B Call 1970-1 $15,995 4559

Grand Vita

2009

$17,950 8376

4Runner 4runner Avalon Avalon Camry Camry Camry Camry CAMRY Camry Camry Camry Hybr Camry Sola Camry Sola Corolla Corolla Corolla Corolla FJ Cruiser Highlander Highlander Land Cruis PRIUS Prius Prius RAV4 RAV4 RAV4 Sienna Tacoma Tacoma

2007 1998 2007 2002 2009 2009 2008 2007 2007 2007 2005 2008 2006 2004 2009 2009 2007 2006 2008 2008 2006 1995 2008 2006 2004 2009 2008 2008 2007 2008 2006

$24,995 $8,950 $22,950 $8,995 $18,995 $18,995 $15,995 $15,995 $13,737 $12,995 $12,995 Call $16,995 $13,995 $13,995 $13,995 $11,995 $10,995 $25,995 $19,995 $19,995 $12,950 $15,990 $16,950 $11,995 $19,495 $20,995 $18,995 $17,995 $25,995 Call

D84046A 11759A 4083A 29354B X5277 B9147 11876A P3688 A38215 5177B B1001 6737 F1052 P5289 P5251 T1680 F1099 B1012

FOUR WINDS 92L485

Brooks Motor Company

2007 2006 1999 2010 2010 2009 2008 2006 2003 2000 2003 2010 2007 2007 2005

$17,490 $20,894 $7,995 $38,785 $37,325 $33,233 $18,995 $24,995 $15,995 $4,995 $10,595 $55,709 $36,944 $31,995 $20,050

X5272A 00222 18868A 5198 5209 5154 D40044A P3684 3552A 3999C 18917A 5212 R1543 P3694 6784

Koetting Ford Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Underwood Motors

866-340-8597 866-438-1169 866 257 3408 877 691 9016 877 691 9016 877 691 9016 877-223-2703 877-396-5065 877 691 9016 877 691 9016 866 257 3408 877 691 9016 866-438-1169 877-396-5065 314 645 7654

HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTF

2007

$14,995 070123

Accord Accord Cpe Accord Sdn Civic Civic Hybr Civic Sdn CR-V CR-V CR-V Odyssey

2005 2009 2007 2006 2009 2009 2009 2004 1998 2007

$10,995 $24,995 $13,977 $14,995 $21,950 $19,995 $25,777 $13,495 $5,995 $16,777

Brooks Motor Company

618 939 9828

HONDA 6817 15105 Y398 19034B 116016-1 15158 Y411A 15137 23022A Y384

Underwood Motors Ackerman Toyota Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Dean Team Volkswagen Ackerman Toyota Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Ackerman Toyota Ackerman Toyota Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui

314 645 7654 866 853 6063 866 377 3110 866 257 3408 877-258-2931 866 853 6063 866 377 3110 866 853 6063 866 853 6063 866 377 3110

HUMMER H2 H3

2006 2008

$36,444 R1558 $22,950 116042-1

Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Dean Team Volkswagen

Elantra SANTA FE G Sonata Sonata

2005 2008 2009 2009

$6,850 $15,372 $13,995 $12,977

036223 B994 15031 Y391

Brooks Motor Company Victory Lane Ford Ackerman Toyota Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui

618 939 9828 866 576 3845 866 853 6063 866 377 3110

INFINITI G35 Coupe G35 Coupe QX56

2007 2005 2007

$27,950 8178 $24,950 8096-3 $34,950 97017-1

S-Type XJ

2001 2006

$8,994 CSN2010 $29,950 8236

Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen

877-258-2931 877-258-2931 877-258-2931

JAGUAR Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Dean Team Volkswagen

2007 2006 2007 2006 2005 1995 2007 2006 2008 2007

$18,777 $19,950 $12,164 $16,995 $14,577 $3,950 $14,995 $13,444 $20,929 $18,950

March 18, 2010

Y396 8319 B9114 5185B Y404A 93092-6 4551 R1576 B1007 76073-2

Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Dean Team Volkswagen Victory Lane Ford Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Dean Team Volkswagen Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Victory Lane Ford Dean Team Volkswagen

866 377 3110 877-258-2931 866 576 3845 877 691 9016 866 377 3110 877-258-2931 877 691 9016 866-438-1169 866 576 3845 877-258-2931

Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen

877-258-2931 877-258-2931

8235-1 6802 15092 8351

Dean Team Volkswagen Underwood Motors Ackerman Toyota Dean Team Volkswagen

877-258-2931 314 645 7654 866 853 6063 877-258-2931

LINCOLN Victory Lane Ford Dean Team Volkswagen Underwood Motors Underwood Motors

866 576 3845 877-258-2931 314 645 7654 314 645 7654

MAZDA Victory Lane Ford Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC

866 576 3845 866 377 3110 877-223-2703 866 377 3110 877 691 9016

MERCEDES CL-Class CLK-Class CLK-Class E-Class M-Class S-Class S-Class SL-Class

2006 2008 2006 2007 2002 2007 2002 2004

$63,950 $37,950 $36,950 $33,950 $17,950 $47,950 $18,950 $39,950

ALL_MODELS GRAND MARQ Grand Marq Grand Marq MARINER MILAN MILAN SABLE SABLE SABLE Sable

2009 2009 2004 2001 2007 2010 2007 2009 2008 2008 1998

Call $15,738 $9,995 $5,995 $18,990 $21,615 $16,357 $21,990 $21,990 $21,990 $3,995

8211 8452 8427 8241 112002-1 8221-2 96051-1 99015-1

Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen

877-258-2931 877-258-2931 877-258-2931 877-258-2931 877-258-2931 877-258-2931 877-258-2931 877-258-2931

MERCURY P1023 P940 19475A 5460-1 P5239 P1006 P5296 P5291 X5262 P5295 609333

Victory Lane Ford Victory Lane Ford Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Koetting Ford Victory Lane Ford Koetting Ford Koetting Ford Koetting Ford Koetting Ford Brooks Motor Company

866 576 3845 866 576 3845 866 257 3408 866 682 8906 866-340-8597 866 576 3845 866-340-8597 866-340-8597 866-340-8597 866-340-8597 618 939 9828

MITSUBISHI Eclipse Eclipse Lancer

2008 2001 2003

$15,995 13949A $6,995 094229 $5,995 007280

Altima Altima Altima Altima Maxima Murano Pathfinder Sentra

2008 2006 2005 2005 2007 2006 2007 2006

Call $12,977 $12,490 $9,995 $20,995 $20,995 $19,995 $8,995

CUSTOM CRU Silhouette

1992 2004

$2,500 $8,995

FLHRCI

2007

$14,995 607204

Neon

2000

$3,995

G5

2009

$14,080 P1555

Ackerman Toyota Brooks Motor Company Brooks Motor Company

866 853 6063 618 939 9828 618 939 9828

NISSAN 5493-1 Y369 1953-1 154681 T2030A P19507 B2458A 15142

Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Brooks Motor Company Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Ackerman Toyota

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OLDSMOBILE

866-438-1169 877-258-2931

JEEP Commander Commander COMPASS SP Grand Cher Grand Cher Grand Cher Liberty Liberty WRANGLER Wrangler

866 576 3845 866 576 3845 866 853 6063

LEXUS

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HYUNDAI

Victory Lane Ford Victory Lane Ford Ackerman Toyota

LAND ROVER

618 939 9828

GMC CANYON Envoy XL Jimmy Sierra 150 Sierra 150 Sierra 150 SIERRA 150 Sierra 150 Sierra 150 Sierra 150 Sierra 250 Yukon Yukon Yukon Yukon XL

KIA B9116 T163AA 15108

T2706 19407A

Trust Family Auto Sales Steve Schmitt Buick GMC

866-398-4214 866 257 3408

OTHER Brooks Motor Company

618 939 9828

PLYMOUTH 685008

Brooks Motor Company

618 939 9828

PONTIAC Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia

B2439 B2488 P1556 B2459 R1506 4466 R1564 B2386 Y405 5527 4529 Y352 B2504 15113 R15631 2210-3 B2507 X5204 19250A B2451 B2394 4505 0023-2 185715 2140-1 B2471 5506 4470 B2450 5450 B2486 2156-1

PORSCHE Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen

877-258-2931 877-258-2931

SATURN B2455A B2426 R1594 B9122 R1495 R1531 19071A 113044-1 B2435

Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Victory Lane Ford Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Dean Team Volkswagen Bob Brockland Pontiac Buick GM

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SCION Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Beiermann Buick Pontiac GMC

877-223-2703 866 682 8906 877 691 9016

SUZUKI Dean Team Volkswagen

877-258-2931

TOYOTA 15140 203032-1 8383 15096 15033 15079 13848 15133 B1002A 15030B 23026A 6819 22872A 22835A 15080 15072 15146 15144 15074 15109 19466A 8354-8 B992 114001-1 22861A 15098 19117A 15139 15027 15145 15161

Ackerman Toyota Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Ackerman Toyota Ackerman Toyota Ackerman Toyota Ackerman Toyota Ackerman Toyota Victory Lane Ford Ackerman Toyota Ackerman Toyota Underwood Motors Ackerman Toyota Ackerman Toyota Ackerman Toyota Ackerman Toyota Ackerman Toyota Ackerman Toyota Ackerman Toyota Ackerman Toyota Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Dean Team Volkswagen Victory Lane Ford Dean Team Volkswagen Ackerman Toyota Ackerman Toyota Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Ackerman Toyota Ackerman Toyota Ackerman Toyota Ackerman Toyota

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Model

Year Price Stock#

Dealer

Phone

Model

Year Price Stock#

Dealer

Phone

Model

Year Price Stock#

Dealer

Phone

TUNDRA 4WD Yaris Yaris Yaris

2008 2009 2008 2007

$34,995 $12,995 $10,794 $8,995

Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Ackerman Toyota Four Flags Motors Pontiac Buick Ackerman Toyota

877-223-2703 866 853 6063 866-438-1169 866 853 6063

Eos Eos Eos GTI Jetta Jetta Seda Jetta Seda Jetta Seda Jetta Seda Jetta Seda Jetta Seda Jetta Seda Jetta Seda Jetta Seda

2008 2007 2007 2007 2001 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007

$29,950 $22,950 $20,950 $16,990 $8,950 $24,950 $23,950 $18,950 $15,995 $16,950 $17,950 $17,950 $15,977 Call

Jetta Seda Jetta Seda Jetta Seda Jetta Seda Jetta Spor NEW BEETLE New Beetle New Beetle New Beetle New Beetle New Beetle Passat Passat Sed Passat Sed Passat Sed Passat Sed Passat Sed Passat Sed Passat Sed Passat Sed Passat Sed

2006 2006 2006 2003 2009 2008 1999 2007 2007 2006 2007 2000 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006

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Passat Wag Passat Wag Phaeton Phaeton Phaeton R32 Rabbit ROUTAN Tiguan Tiguan Touareg Touareg Touareg Touareg Touareg Touareg 2

2007 2007 2005 2005 2004 2008 2008 2010 2009 2009 2007 2006 2006 2005 2004 2009

$25,950 $17,777 $33,950 Call $39,950 $29,950 $12,995 $27,990 $27,950 $24,950 $36,950 $31,950 $19,950 $25,950 $18,950 $49,950

Dean Team Volkswagen Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Ackerman Toyota Royal Gate Dodge of Columbia Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen

877-258-2931 866 377 3110 877-258-2931 877-258-2931 877-258-2931 877-258-2931 866 853 6063 877-223-2703 877-258-2931 877-258-2931 877-258-2931 877-258-2931 877-258-2931 877-258-2931 877-258-2931 877-258-2931

S60 XC90

2004 2007

$16,950 96093-1 $29,950 8338

D84071A 15039 R1595 22919A

VOLKSWAGEN 8227 116038-1 8436 5475-1 8457 8247 8246 8249 15099 116003-1 8366 113036-1 Y401 113063-1

Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Ackerman Toyota Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen Bommarito Volkswagen of St Loui Dean Team Volkswagen

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$19,950 $17,950 $13,950 $12,950 $25,950 $13,849 Call $19,950 $16,950 $15,950 $12,977 Call $26,950 $26,950 $19,950 $19,950 $18,950 $19,950 $18,950 $16,950 $14,950

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Automotive

VOLVO Help Wanted General

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LOST REALLY FAT CAT!!!

Black-n-White male, no collar.

Lost vicinity Dunlap Lake area.

656-3121.

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2007 Mercury Milan Premier 37,000 miles Moonroof, leather interior 6 cd changer Automatic transmission Very good condition $13,850 Please call 618-531-3596

Help Wanted General

305

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE DATA ENTRY CLERK. Growing company is seeking a part time employee. 10-15 hrs per week for data entry. Experience with QuickBooks a plus. Send resume to: opmgr@carmedic.net or fax to 618-255-6055.

Attention! Can you see yourself or your child in front of the camera?

Companies hire Images Agency to supply them with people for Ads & Commercials. We’re accepting applications for all ages, sizes & heights. Major companies like PictureMe, Sears Portrait Studio, BJC Hospital, Build-ABear, Honda, etc. use our people. Call 314-372-0500 or apply online at stlcastingcall.com Beginners Welcome!

MEDICAL CODING TRAINING Medical Billing Solutions, Inc. is 210 offering a course designed to help prepare students for the 2004 F250 XLT FX4 Super Duty CPC exam. Classes will be held King Cab. Loaded. 66,000 July-December on Tuesday miles. $18,800 667-9683. evenings beginning at 5:30pm 2005 Dakota 30,000 miles. Full at Anderson Hospital. Learn power, cruise, extended cab, medical terminology, ICD-9 heated seats, Linex Liner coding, CPT coding, HCPCS coding from a CPC certified $14,000. 288-5442. instructor for just $2500! Class size is limited. Call for further Boats 240 information. 618-593-3750

Trucks, Vans, & SUV's

The Edwardsville Intelligencer and Madison County Homes have partnered with

Zillow.com to bring you more homes.

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PT or FT Customer Service Rep. Min 5 yrs experience 1987 Bayliner 16’ 85hp out- answering phones, scheduling board. Good condition, lots of customers. Excellent typing extras, great trailer $1500. 618- skills, MS Office experience.

307-5472.

Min 2 yrs with construction industry required. QuickBooks knowledge preferred. Needs great personality, ability to work independently, multi-tasker. $13/hour. Send resume to bj.meyers@yahoo.com Browse

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Dean Team Volkswagen Dean Team Volkswagen

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877-258-2931 877-258-2931

Help Wanted General

305

Laborer needed for basement Sales person needed for basewaterproofing company in High- ment waterproofing company in land. Call 618-654-4771 Highland. Call 618-654-4771.

The Edwardsville Intelligencer has an IMMEDIATE opening for a online technician. This position is temporary. Primary job functions will be collaborating with staff to build & update online ads with Adobe Flash CS3, and to build/maintain websites.

A good candidate should have: 1. Good people skills.

2. Skill & experience with Adobe Dreamweaver and Adobe Flash -CS3.

3. Have at least 1 year experience building and maintaining websites.

4. MUST have at least 1 year creating online ads with Adobe Flash or equivalent experience.

Qualified candidates can send resume to the following: Email: HR@edwpub.net Mailing address: Attn: IT Director 117 North Second Street Edwardsville, IL 62025

TRI-COR Industries, Inc. Call Center at SIUE is looking for dependable, mature telephone interviewers, computer skills & typing required. Evening and weekend shifts, $8.00/hr. Up to 29 hours per week available.

Shifts are: 4-8, 5-9, (M-F), 9-3 (Sat), 12-6 (Sun). Fax resume to: 618-659-9376

Child/ Elder Care

320

BABYSITTER needed, Hamelarea home, Thursday-Friday, 10a.m.-9p.m.: 2-year-old girl.

References, background-check.

Extra hours possibly available.

(618)401-8232

Furniture

410

Bed - Queen PillowTop Mattress Set, NEW, in the plastic, $200 (618) 772-2710 Can Deliver

Look who s hiring

EXPERIENCED ATHLETIC TRAINER Don Beebe’s House of Speed has an opening for an experienced athletic trainer to work with athlete’s 8-18 years old. Applicant must have very good communication skills with young athletes and elite athletes. Trainers also need an outgoing personality. The House of Speed’s exclusive program trains athletes in speed, agility, explosiveness, and quickness with a variety of tools. Training hours will vary from 410 hours per week early evenings and weekends.

Trainers will work with athletes from multiple sports in a one-on-one, group, and team setting.

• Location: Edwardsville/Belleville.

• Compensation: Pay commensurate with experience and ability.

Yard Sales

1099

GARAGE SALE SATURDAY—3/20, 8:00A.M. 3 DUNLAP COVE DRIVE, EDWARDSVILLE Baby/Childrens’ Clothes/Toys, Pictures, Lamps w/Shades, Children’s/Adults’/Students’ Books, Home-decor, Small Refrigerator; Furniture: Table, Chairs, Baker’s Rack, Crib

March 18, 2010

• This is a Part-time job.

Send resume to: Bill.hennig@houseofspeed.com

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Classified Misc.

Merchandise

426

4’ White Pine Trees: delivered, planted, mulched. $64.50 per tree. Buy 10, get 1 free. Other sizes/shade trees.

Call (217)886-2316; leave message.

Houses For Rent

705

Apts, Duplexes, & Homes Visit our website www.glsrent.com 656-2230

Child’s Riding JohnDeere tractor-trailer toy, $95/OBO. TV Nice 4BR/2BA in great Glen Cabinet, $95/OBO. neighborhood. 2-car garage, 618/307-5318 frplc, deck, screened patio. No FOR SALE: Blackberry Bush- pets, lease, deposits, cr check es, rooted, no stickers $3each. req. $1,335/mo. 402-2405.

618-660-7462.

PROM DRESS: peach colored, size 3-4, worn once $50.00 692-4802.

Youth Nintendo DS games $10ea. Call for titles. 656-4388.

Estate Sales

442

244 ESTATE SALE Sat. 3/20, 10-5, Sun. 3/21, 12-4 The owners are ready to SIMPLIFY! 102 Suzanne Ct., Edwardsville

(157 to Lewis to Weber/Timberlake to Suzanne) Follow The Yellow Signs!

Antique Furniture incl. Cyl. Roll Top Sec., Hall Tree, Roll Top Desk. Decorator Items, Quality Home Furnishings, PoolTable.

Too Much To List!

618-978-2594 618-830-3127 618-656-8751

Pets

450

Australian Shepherd/Lab mix, 5YO—spayed; Lhasa apso, 3.5YO—neutered. Need good home. 458-5627 or 633-2647.

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

504

Licensed HOME daycare, Edw., has immed. FT OPENINGS for 24 mos &up, & summr spce. References avail.656-1387, 978-1729

710

710

1 bedroom bsmt. apt., Edw. Fully furnshd. Utilities, cable, W/D usage incl;$650/mo.+ $850 deposit. No pets. 618/973/0773.

3BR, 2BA: upgraded Villa lndry rm, gar pets $1300mo

2 BDRM, 1.5 BATH TOWNHOUSE in Glen Carbon. Close to SIU. No pets. 1 year lease. $610-$650/mo. 618/288-9882.

Available Now- 2 Bdrm townhomes and duplexes in Eville.

Ask about our crazy specials.

618-692-9310

2 Bedroom APARTMENT, Edwardsville, minutes from SIUE: 1.5 bath, W/D hookup. $625/month. 618-407-5333

COLLINSVILLE - 2 & 1 Bdrm. $550 & $450 W/S/T, heat included. Deposit, Application fee. No pets. 345-6697.

710

Recently built 221 H St, Edw, .,unf bsmt, No 618.520.9541

Commercial Space For Rent 720 3000 sf office space, Edw, near WalMart: ample prkng, rest rms.

8 offices, separate or together.

Negotiable. 618/692-1794

Homes For Sale

805

FSBO: 4 bdr ranch 1 level, 2 car gar, quiet location convenient to 805 schools, parks, trans. $152,900 Open House Mar 21st 1-3pm 10 Biscayne Dr, Edwardsville Beautiful building in Ginger 4 Bd 4 Bth newer construction, Shown by appt. 618-659-2166.

Creek: 2,200 square feet plus good location, close to shopbasement. $2,500/month OBO. ping, schools, new YMCA, fin Historic Leclaire 3bd 1ba full 618/789-7226 bsmt. $245,000 (618)580-9467 bsmt, lrg kit, lndry. 1 blck from new college, Leclaire Park, Cross-Town or Cross-Counacross from Children’s Museum Office Space try: EdwardsvilleHomes.com.

New updates 730 Hale, Edw. For Rent 725 Home Buyers Relocation Ser- $113,500 (618)444-8262 or vices. Exclusively for buyers!

618-975-6710.

656-5588, 800-231-5588 Collinsville/Maryville-Hwy. 159 Up to 3200 sq. ft., starting at FSBO: 3BR, 2BA Villa, Edw: fp, Lots $495/mo. (618) 346-7878 gar, ptly fin bsmt, generatr hkup, 820 www.osbornproperties.com dek, fncd yd, strge; new aplncs, For Sale AC, wtr htr, frnce. 618/520-4234 Live with Nature at Spring Hill Wanted Woods, walking trail & wildlife.

To Rent 735 E’ville util & schools 23 sites on 25 ac. some walkouts. Walk to Responsible Senior seeking fine dining. $68,400+ 1/2 mi to 2BR Edwardsville house—rentGov Pky 4mi to SIUE 972-0948 to-own. Prefers LeClaire or SUN RIDGE ESTATES near downtown, nice neighbor2 + Acre Lots, Edwardsville hood. Excellent credit/referCall for special prices ences.

618/792-9050 or 618/781-5934 Write BB#5, Intelligencer—117 N.2nd, Edwardsville.

Homes For Sale

MARINE

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated OPEN HOUSE

PREFERRED PARTNERS One 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. 618-655-1188

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

AUCTION CENTER 114 E. DIVISION - MARINE, IL

Upcoming Events Tues., March 2nd Consignment Auction

Houses For Rent

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

2 BR LOFT, newly remodeled: Glen Carbon 2 bdrm with loft DW, micro, stove, frig, garbge family room. $625. No pets disp, w/d hkup. New kit/ba/wi/dr 344-1838.

Edwardsville - Silver Oaks II $695 incl wt/sw/tr 618/593-0173 IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY LUXURY 2 Bedroom W/ 2 BR Quail Hollow - Glen Car1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Garage, Sec Sys, New Fitness bon Apt., w/d hk-ups $645.

Half Months Free Rent Center, $790/mo. Bluff View.

(618) 346-7878 656-7337 or 791-9062 Immediate Availability www.osbornproperties.com New Luxury Apartments (618)830-2613 2 BR Townhome: quiet Glen Quiet residential neighborwww.vgpart.com hood. 2 BR; all appliances Cbn. area, Very Clean! All 1 excellent 3BR, 1200 sq.ft. TH: applncs incld w/d. No pets. incl. wshr/dryer; w/s/t.

Collinsville, near 157/70; 12 $645/mo + dep 314-378-0513 Garages available. $750/mo.

2 BR units avlb— min. to SIUE. FP, DW, W/D, ceilCollinsville ing fans, cable, sound walls, off- 2 BR/1 BA w/d hkup — & 2 Call 618-343-4405 or go to: st. prkng. Sm pets OK, yr. lse. BR/1.5 BA in Edw., $600+dep. www.maryvilleilapartments.com $780/mo. Ask discount pricing! No pets. App. fee required.

Move in special. Sect. 8 ok. Agent owned. 618-920-5813.

618/345-9610: AM/PM phone.

2 BRs, Glen Cbn., Cottonwood Edwardsville - Silver Oaks II Sub., w/d hk-ups, APTS starting at $625, TH $675, LOFT $685, NEW LUXURY 2 Bedroom (618)346-7878 W/Garage, Sec Sys, New Fitwww.osbornproperties.com ness Center, $890/mo. New Building opening mid-Feb. 2BR TOWNHOMES, Edw. 1.5 BA, (618)830-2613 w/d hook up, all kit appliances. www.vgpart.com No pets. $750 w/out gar,.

1 BD 2nd flr Apt. - Luxury plus! 618/659-2188; 978-2867 Rehabbed brick warehouse on Arbor Glen Townhome 3 quiet acres dwntn Edwville.

NEW luxury 2 bdrm 2.5 bth $725 + deposit. No pets. in Glen Carbon. Nice Area.

270 W. Union 692-9119 Bsmt, deck, all appliances, w/d hookup. Lots of storage.

1 BDR loft, CREDIT CHECK. No pets, no smoking $585 mth. $735/mo. + dep. 618/307-5811 $585 deposit. 656-8953.

Pitbull puppies for sale. 7wks have shots and dewormed.

Asking $125. Call 954-8664.

Child/Elder Care

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH 14 2-4 PM OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH 14 2-4 PM 185 CRYSTAL GATE, GLEN CARBON 7025 MAIN STREET, MARYVILLE DIRECTIONS: 157 or 159 to West Main to Friendship, Directions: Highway 159 to West Main or North Keebler to West Main, Crossroad: Hwy 159. $172,000 North to Crystal Gate Lane $254,900

Call SUSAN JO COKER 444-2671

OPEN HOUSE

CALL MARY JANE COLLINS 618-210-8061

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH 14 2-4 PM 13569 BERNICE, HIGHLAND DIRECTIONS: RTE 143 North To Final Drive. Turn East, go 2 streets to Bernice-Turn to Left/Ahead on Left. $269,900

Call SUSAN JO COKER 444-2671 RACHEL FINLEY, HOSTESS, Call 447-3717

OPEN HOUSE

Sun., March 7th 705

2 BR & 3 BR Maintenance-free Homes & Villas New construction

Collectors Auction

Sat./Sun. March 13 & 14th Indoor Flea Market

Tues., March 23rd

DOLCE PROPERTIES www.dolceproperties.com 618/972-4334 2BR, 1BA, Edw: bsmt., renovated, w/d, CA, gar; no pets/smoking, wooded. $800/mo w/lawn care; 1 yr lease; dep. No 1sttime renters. 618-691-9066 4 Bedroom 2.5 bath in Edw. 2500sf, 2 car gar, all kitchen appliances, frplc & bsmt. $1900/mo. + dep. 314-640-3264 4 BR/2.5 BA house in Glen Carbon. Fenced lot. Very nice.

Security check required. $1275/mo. 618-910-8031.

OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, MARCH 14 1-3 PM HOME IN MOVE-IN CONDITION on 4.75 acres in Edwardsville School Dist. New carpet, freshly painted, new granite counters, new driveway in the Spring. Agent owned. 3720 Ridgeview Dr. Edwardsville.

FOR 24 HR RECORDED INFO & PRICE CALL JIM REPPELL 888-351-1897 EXT 2002

Accepting Quality Consignment Items Call 618-980-0409 or 618-409-0779 for drop off times • Vehicles • Boats • ATV’s • Farm Equip.

• Motorcycles • Campers • Antiques • Household Items

• Furniture • Appliances • Tools • Estates

Now Accepting Space Reservations for Indoor Flea Market March 13 & 14th, 2010 $ $

March 18, 2010

2500 for 1 day or 4000 for both days

713 STRONG, COLLINSVILLE AMAZING ranch-style home sits on a LG DOUBLE LOT. Handicapped accesible. W/O bsmnt, 2nd 2+ car gar. & 46’ IN-GROUND POOL! Features HARDWOOD FLOORS, multiple baths, MF laundry, & 2 FRPLCS. $213,000

CALL LINDA RAYHO 779-7777

CALL SUSAN LANDING 779-7777

DEBBIE BURDGE

Antique Auction Go to www.marineauctioncenter.com for more details

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH 14 1-3 PM 400 GUY STREET, CASEYVILLE Directions: Hollywood Heights to Guy Street. $269,900

618-531-2787 7712 EL PINE ESTATES, EDWARDSVILLE SPACIOUS BRICK HOME. Wood foyer entry. Huge LR, MF M w/private ba. WO bsmt w/lg rec rm w/bar & FP. New windows, soffit, facia & gutters 08, roof 03, wtr heater 2000, plumbing/ electric 2000. Enclosed porch & wrap around deck. Troy Schools. Rural Dev. qualified. $194,500

Call DEBBIE BURDGE 531-2787

211 BURNS FARM BLVD, EDWARDSVILLE TWO STORY ON OVERSIZED LANDSCAPED LOT. Elegant Marble foyer leads to Formal DR. Screened porch overlooking private backyard. New zoned HVAC, alarm system, sprinkler system & upgraded fixtures. $249,500 CALL SUSAN LANDING 618-779-7777

debbieb@remax.net Ask Me How To Purchase Your Home With A 100% Rural Development Loan.

11 RAMSGATE, COLLINSVILLE STATELY BRICK 2-story with 3 car side entry garage.

Hickory kitchen cabinets & zoned HVAC, & wet bar in the game room. Huge yard. $275,000 CALL SUSAN LANDING 618-779-7777

757 BOULEVARD DE CANNES, EDWARDSVILLE WITH A GORGEOUS in-ground pool & cvrd snrm, this lakeview home offers an open flr plan w/hrdwd & crmc flrs. The fnshd lwr lvl includes a 3/4 bath & lrg fmly rm.

Enjoy all of this and a prvt bck yrd. Rural dev qualified. $214,900

Call DEBBIE BURDGE 531-2787

15 ERNST, GLEN CARBON STUNNING BRAZILIAN CHERRY FLOORS in this wonderfully updated home! A true butler’s pantry adjoins the kitchen. Recreation rm & office/exercise rm in LL. Enjoy the beautifully landscaped fenced yard from the spacious deck. $244,900

Call KELLY SIPES 618-979-3901

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Classified Jewelry

922

John Geimer Jewelry 229 N. Main St. Edwardsville 692-1497 Same Day Ring Sizing Jewelry Repair Diamond & Stone Replacement

WE BUY GOLD AND JEWELRY Bookkeeping & Accounting Services 950

Painting

960

20 Years Experience!

• Wallpaper • Specialty Painting • Inside or Outside Work • Power Washing • Deck Refinishing Call: (618) 654-1349 or cell phone: (618) 444-0293

Exterior Painting HELPING COLLEGE STUDENTS PAY FOR TUITION

1987 For a free estimate Call Jonathon Yard (217) 823-9507 SINCE

SUSAN M. YOUNG, CPA

618-334-8887 Cleaning

958

967

JIM BRAVE PAINTING

STUDENT PAINTERS

SMALL BUSINESS TAXES AND ACCOUNTING CPA SINCE 1997 AFFORDABLE PROFESSIONAL

Lawn & Home Care

Roofing & Siding

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

• Mowing • Fall Clean-Up • Fertilizing • Landscape Installation • Landscape Maintenance Insured

656-7725 GatewayLawn.com

Tree Removal Bush & Shrub Trimming & Removal Landscape Mulching Residential & Commercial

Fully Insured

618-459-3330 618-973-8422

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CONSTRUCTION, INC.

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March 18, 2010

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Air Conditioning/ Heating 976

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Call Maynard: 692-1687

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979

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Home Improvements

979

981

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994

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