Fall Day Trips & Mini-vacations

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Hannibal

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12 Taylorville 32

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St. Louis

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Eureka 21

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Steelville

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Trout Lodge YMCA

Perryville

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1 Hannibal 2 Augusta/Defiance/Dutzow

7 Cuba 8 Steelville

12 Taylorville 13 Tuscola

3 Hermann 4 Washington/Labadie

9 Potosi 10 Perryville

14 Arcola 15 Arthur

5 Eureka

11 Farrar/Brazeau

6 Kimmswick

11 Frohna/Altenburg

Fall For East Perry County Fall is a great time to discover East Perry County, Mo., an easy 90-minute drive from St. Louis off I-55 in Southeast Missouri. Settled in 1839 by Saxon Lutheran immigrants from Germany, residents are proud of their heritage as evidenced at the Saxon Lutheran Memorial (SLM) in Frohna. The log cabin village is dedicated to the immigrants’ pioneering spirit, their homesteading lifestyle and the beginning of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. On Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., SLM will host its 28th Annual Fall Festival. History will come alive with artisan demonstrations, log cabin tours, horse and wagon rides, activities, food, fun and more. For “the best little fair in the land,” visit the East Perry County Community Fair in Altenburg on Friday, Sept. 25, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and on Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For details, visit the Perryville Chamber of Commerce Web site at www.perryvillemo. com. While in East Perry County, a “mustsee” is the Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum in Altenburg. The museum displays the history of the Saxon Colonial immigration and the origins of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Tourists are also invited to enjoy Missouri wine at the family-owned and operated Hemman Winery. Located in an 150-year-

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old country store in Brazeau, the winery has been making wine for generations. It specializes in sweet and semi-sweet country wines. For golf lovers, Perryville Country Club, a semi-private golf course, welcomes public playing. After a long day, tourists can find lodging options such as Eggers and Company General Store Bed & Breakfast in Farrar or The Willow House Bed and Breakfast in Perryville. Eggers is a lovingly restored general store reminiscent of visiting grandparents in the country. The story of rural America in the mid-1900s unfolds as guests step across the threshold into another era. David and Karen Pearce, owner of The Willow House, rescued an aging Victorian home and gave it new life as the city’s first bed and breakfast with private dining services.

Saxon Lutheran Memorial

29th Annual Fall Festival

Frohna, MO... just 90 minutes south of St. Louis

October 10 ~ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Good ole’ fashioned fun! 1800’s Skills Demonstrations, Apple Butter Cooking, Country Store, Craft Booths, Fresh Baked Bread and Coffee Cake, Horse and Buggy Rides, Whittling and Woodcarving Demos, Music and much more! 573-824-5404 • www.saxonlutheranmemorial.com [email protected]

Want to try

something different? Try the sweet country wines at Hemman Winery. www.hemmanwinery.com

Eggers & Company General Store Bed & Breakfast

Listed in the National Register of Historic Places Ellen and Steve Frye, owners & hosts Call for availability, Fridays & Saturdays 573.824.5271 OR 314.706.0159 [email protected] www.eggersandcompany.com A Farrar, Missouri a

Tour of Missouri–Stage 2 ........ Sept. 8, 2009 Moonlight Madness ................ Oct. 29, 2009 Chili Cook Off & Jam Session .... Oct. 30 & 31, 2009 Holiday Lighting...................... Nov. 29. 2009 Mayfest ................................... May 7 & 8, 2010

573-547-6062 • www.perryvillemo.com

Perryville Country Club Bed & Breakfast & Private Dining

573-547-9900 3 Luxurious rooms • Gourmet Breakfast Proprietors: karen & David Pearce

Two Blocks off the Square in Perryville • 220 East North Street

Unlimited Golf with Cart for $20 Enjoy Perryville’s historic 9-hole Country Club any weekday this fall. Not valid with any other special or promotion. Must present this coupon to receive unlimited golf. Valid Mon-Fri. Call for availability. PGA Professional, David Pearce

1111 Big Spring Blvd. ~ Perryville, MO 63775 573-547-8036 ~ www.pccgolf.net

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Enjoy Fall In Beautiful Missouri Wine Country

Saturday, October 3 12:00pm to 5:00pm Near the Katy Trailhead

Augusta, MO

Entrance Fee of $25 Per Person: Free Beer Tasting • Live Music Commemorative Glass Over 50 beers available for tasting. Food available for sale by SquareOneBrewery. Master/Visa Accepted

Call 636.482.BEER for information & directions or visit us at augustabottomsbeerfest.com

AUGUSTA Approximately 37 miles west of St. Louis off Highway 94 is Augusta, Mo., located along the Katy Trail in the heart of beautiful Missouri wine country. This historic town was founded in 1855. With its remarkable scenery and quaint shops, it is perfect for a romantic weekend away or a day trip antiquing and sampling the fare of the region. Many nature lovers have discovered the beauty of this area via Katy Trail State Park. The park is the longest developed rail-trail in the country. It attracts bicyclists, walkers, equestrians and nature lovers to its 225mile expanse on the former corridor of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (MKT, or Katy). The park runs from Clinton to St. Charles with 26 trailheads and two fully-restored

Fine Dining in a Casual Atmosphere • Hand-trimmed steaks • Fresh fish • Pastas made-to-order • Daily Specials Banquet facilities and catering available Call for reservations 123 Front St. • Labadie MO

(636) 451-0004

#3 Prairie Dell Plaza • Union MO

(636) 583-6677

the shops of eureka

Saturday & Sunday, September 26-27 on the StreetS of downtown

Other 2009 Events: • September 24 Sunset on the Riverfront

• September 25 Chili Cook Off

• September 26-27 Fall Festival of the Arts & Crafts

• October 27 United Way Soup Day

• October 30 Halloween Family Fun Night

• November 20-22 Holiday Shopping Open House

• November 29

Antiques • Cafés Specialty Shops • Art Shops are full of fall & holiday merchandise!

Dragonfly Designs

145 S. Central Ave. • 636.587.9750 www.mydragonflydesign.blogspot.com Sidewalk Sale Sept. 25 & 26!

Wool Gatherings

141 S. Central Ave. • 636.938.9908 Sidewalk Sale Sept. 25 & 26! www.woolgatherings.net

Great Midwest Antique Mall

Holiday Parade of Lights

• December 5, 12 & 19 Santa Downtown

For more information, call 636-239-1743 or email [email protected]!

530 Workman Road • 636.938.6760 Storewide Anniversary Sale Sept. 12 & 13!

Solid Rock Kaffee Haus & Bistro 129 S. Central Ave. • 636.938.1175

Kirkwood to Washington... Twice Daily!

The Faded Rosé Wine Shop

Located in Wallach House Sign up for Wine Classes

Wallach House Antiques 510 N. West Ave. • 636.938.6633 Huge Flea Market Sept. 26! Lunch, Bluegrass Music & More! 50+ Vendors www.wallachhouse.com

For more information: 1-888-7WASHMO www.downtownwashmo.org 636-239-1743 or email: [email protected]

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train depots along the way. Trail users have the opportunity to wind through some of the most scenic areas of the state with the majority of the trail closely following the Missouri River. The park also takes users through a slice of rural history as it meanders through the small towns that reflect the rich heritage of Missouri. Find out more at www. katytrailstatepark.com. Take in the sights the easy way this fall. Guided bus tours of historic Missouri wine country are available with a wide variety of options. The “Ladies Day Out” tour starts with a light breakfast, then takes guests on a shopping tour of Augusta, Defiance and New Melle. History buffs will enjoy “Into the Past – Historical Tour,” a guided walking tour of the Daniel Boone Home & Boonesville Village and other southwest St. Charles County historical sites. Last but not least is the “Taste of Missouri Wine” tour, with stops at St. Charles County area wineries and vineyards. All tours are held Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. For more information or to schedule a tour, call Robin at 314-2233423. This fall, plan an excursion to Aholt Farms in Augusta for a day full of seasonal fun. Browse the large selection of pumpkins, gourds, mums and more while the kids tackle the corn maze. Aholt Farms also offers a petting zoo, storytelling, a haunted house, barrel rides and other activities. Take advantage of mild fall nights and reserve an evening hayride capped by marshmallows roasting over an open fire. Aholt Farms is open daily Sept. 19 through Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays, or by appointment. For more details, call 636228-4896 or visit www.aholtfarms.com. Kick off Augusta’s fall Harvest Season with the Fourth Annual Concert and Pic-

Visitors to Augusta and surrounding communities can experience picturesque Missouri Wine Country along the Katy Trail. nic in the Vineyard, Friday, Sept. 18, at the American Legion Hall. The event includes a trip through the countryside on a pumpkin wagon, wine tastings and much more. Guests may purchase picnic baskets for groups of two or four. For reservations, call 636-228-4005. The celebration continues Saturday, Sept. 19, with a host of activities surrounding Harvest Season, including wine tastings, and food and beverage specials at area restaurants and wineries. Augusta’s Harvest Season runs through Thanksgiving. To find out more, visit augusta-chamber.org or call 636-228-4005. Augusta is known for more than just its wineries and beautiful hiking trails. The Augusta Bottoms Beer Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, from noon to 5 p.m. This is the seventh year for the festival, which offers a great afternoon of beer tasting, live music and food in a beautiful setting in the Missouri River Bottoms. Entrance fee is $25 per person, with over 50 beers available for tasting (tasting glass provided). For more details, visit augustabottomsbeerfest.com or e-mail [email protected]. cont. p. 11

Pay A Visit To Historic Eureka EUREKA Explore historic Eureka with its shops filled with antiques, art, home decorations, collectibles, jewelry and more. Eureka’s first known inhabitants were Shawnee Indians who settled on the banks of the Meramec River. The town is located just 30 minutes southwest of the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Shops are located both north and south of Interstate 44 (Hwy. 109, exit 264; or Allenton, exit 261) and only minutes from Six Flags Over Mid-America. Eureka is home to Missouri’s only commercial lavender farm, Winding Brook Estate, which is open to the public seasonally when the lavender is blooming. Come enjoy the beauty and fragrance of fields of blooming lavender in a setting reminiscent of times

gone by. U-Pick Lavender Harvesting is held now through Oct. 25. For group tours, crafts and fall bookings, call 636-587-2329. This Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6, the communities of Eureka, Pacific, St. Clair, Sullivan and Cuba will participate in the Route 66 Treasure Hunt, with nearly 60 miles of flea markets and yard sales. Look for the green balloons! Find out more at www.eurekachamber.org. Next up is Eureka Days, Friday, Sept. 11, 5 to 10 p.m.; and Saturday, Sept. 12, beginning at 10 a.m. with a parade. The event includes carnival rides, a beer and wine garden, live music and much more. Fireworks go off at 9:30 p.m.! Visit www.EurekaDays.com for more information.

Connecting With Nature... i s v i ta l

t o b o d y, m i n d & s o u l

Experience the beauty of fall at Winding Brook Estate PUBLIC harvestIng thru October 25th Farm & lavender shoppe open Wed-sun, 10 to 4

Unwind with lavender tea and lavender pastries available daily. Group Tours • Lunch • Crafts • Fall Bookings 3 Winding Brook estate Drive, eureka Missouri call 636-587-2329 • www.WindingBrookEstate.com

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Missouri Wine Country from page 10 DEFIANCE Enjoy a spectacular view of the Missouri River Valley at Sugar Creek Vineyards & Winery. Located along the Katy Trail on Highway 94 near Defiance, this pictureperfect setting is a favorite gathering place for musical entertainment on the terrace. Through October, enjoy free music on Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Picnic baskets with “goodies” are always welcome, but please, no additional beverages. Owned by former Kirkwood residents Ken and Becky Miller, Sugar Creek Winery is a beautiful place to enjoy an estate grown premium wine. Open year-round. For more details, call 636-987-2400 or visit www. sugarcreekwines.com. Missouri wine country holds a lot of history, and Chandler Hill Vineyards is no exception. Every aspect of Chandler Hill is designed to delight guests seeking an extraordinary winery experience. Chandler Hill is the only regional winery to offer a balanced selection of the finest wines from both California and Missouri. Visitors enter near the storied “Gray House” and meander through fields of Chambourcin and Vignoles grapes. After sampling Chandler Hill’s wines, fine meats, cheeses and other delicacies in the 5,000-square-foot tasting room, guests can enjoy a spectacular view of the vineyards and serene six-acre lake from the huge wine deck. Visit www.ChandlerHillVineyards. com for more information or call 636-798CORK (2675). DUTZOW Only 50 minutes from St. Louis is picturesque Dutzow. Founded in 1832, this historic village is known as Missouri’s oldest German settlement. Blumenhof Vineyards & Winery is located in Dutzow on the historic Lewis and

rms a F lt o h A –Seasons of Fun!– Pumpkins • Corn & Gourds • Mums Straw & Cornstalks • Farm Animals Barrel Rides – Corn Maze – Hayrides Straw Tunnel – Haunted House – Petting Zoo Pedal Tractors/Cars – Agri-Land – Refreshments Face Painting – Storytelling Craft Barn with Crafts & Gift Items

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Clark Trail and Katy Trail. Featuring an allMissouri wine list, Blumenhof is the mostawarded all-Missouri winery. This fall, visitors can enjoy free live music Saturdays and Sundays in the wine garden, while sampling delicious fare from the Brathaus Grill. The Tasting Room and Gift Shop are open daily. For more information, call 800-419-2245, or visit blumenhof.com.

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weekends 10-5 weekdays 10-3

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636-228-4896

www.aholtfarms.com AUGUSTA, MO

WASHINGTON Throughout the year, downtown Washington, Mo., hosts a variety of entertaining events. Come enjoy the Fall Festival of the Arts & Crafts Sept. 26-27, and shop for beautifully handcrafted objects created by over 60 artisans. This family-oriented festival, held on historic downtown Main and Elm Streets, also offers live music, a Strassenfest celebration and a wide variety of food. Hours are Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Picturesque Washington is situated on the Missouri River just 10 miles west of Interstate 44 and 25 miles south of I-70. From St. Louis, take I-44 west to exit #251 at Hwy. 100. Amtrak also provides convenient daily service to the town. Find out more about Washington at www.downtownwashmo.org.

Bed & Breakfast

5549 Main Street on the Katy Trail Augusta, MO (636) 228-4248 www.applegate-inn.com [email protected]

STONE LEDGE ANTIQUES 5506 Locust Street Augusta, MO 63332 Wed. – Sun. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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SA 9/5 PENNSYLVANIA SLIM BLUES BAND (blues) 2-6 SU 9/6 MICHAEL SCHAERER GROUP (rock ‘n’ roll) 2-5 M 9/7 (LABOR DAY) LARRY HALLAR 2-5 (oompah-style accordionist) SA 9/12 SOUL CITY (Motown/R&B band) 2-6 SU 9/13 BAKER-McCLAREN BAND (rock ‘n’ roll) 2-5 SA 9/19 DICK AND JANE BAND 2-6 (rock ‘n’ roll) SU 9/20 8-TRACK (oldies band) 2-5 SA 9/26 THE STEVE LESLIE BAND (rock'n'roll) 2-6 SU 9/27 ERIN BODE (jazz) 2-5 SA 10/3 GARY SLUHAN (“parrot-head” guitarist) noon-3 SA 10/3 BOOTLEG BROTHERS BAND (rockabilly) 4-7 SU 10/4 DAWN WEBER AND THE ELECTRO-FUNK ASSEMBLY (soul/jazz/funk/electronica) 2-5

Tasting Room & Gift Shop Open Daily at Highway 94 in Dutzow, Missouri

636.482.4020 314.971.1823

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“Are We In Missouri?” We’ve heard that question before. When guests step into our majestic tasting room and dining facility many feel they’re at a private estate in Napa Valley. Others compare the view from our massive deck to Northern Italy. Experience it yourself while sipping outstanding Missouri and California wines or enjoying delicious appetizers or entrees.

Perfect Wines for a Perfect Setting

Enjoy A Spectacular View of the Missouri River Valley. Musical entertainment on the terrace Saturdays & Sundays • through October • 1–5 p.m. ~ No Cover Charge ~ PiCNiC Baskets aNd Coolers with Food always welCome.

For a relaxing afternoon, private parties or corporate events it’s all just minutes away. Yes, we’re in Missouri but you’ll think you’re much farther away.

Experience The Region’s Most Exquisite Winery

SEPTEMBER MC AULSEINCD A R Fri 4 - Ann Dueren Trio 6:30-9:30pm

Fri 18 - TBD

Sat 5 - Lucky Dan & Naked Mike 3-6pm

Sat 19 - Michael and Elizabeth 1-4pm

Sun 6 - Dan Hoerle 1-4pm

Sun 20 - Kevin Bilchik 1-4pm

Mon 7 - Rosewood (Acoustic Band) 1-4pm

Fri 25 - TBD

Fri 11 - Private Event: Closing early at 5:30pm Sat 12 - Tim Session 1-4pm

No beverages of aNy kiNd may be brought onto the winery grounds.

Sun 13 - Scott and Karl 1-4pm

Check out our website for entertainment schedule ~indoor seating available~

Monday - Thursday: 11am- 6pm (Restaurant open 11am - 5pm) Friday: 11am - 10pm Saturday: 11am - 9pm Sunday: 11am - 7pm

OPEN EVERY DAY (636) 987-2400 Located along the Katy Trail on Hwy. 94 10 miles south of Hwy. 40 near Defiance www.sugarcreekwines.com

Sat 26 - Tim Session 1-4pm (Private Event: Closing early at 5pm) Sun 27 - Lucky Dan & Naked Mike 1-4pm

Open late for special events and private parties. 596 Defiance Road Defiance, MO 63341 636.798.CORK (2675) www .C handler h ill V ineyards . Com

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Experience Unique Central Illinois Towns ARCOLA Arcola shares with Arthur, Ill. the distinction of being the oldest Illinois Amish settlement and the fourth largest in the world. Midwest Living magazine listed Arcola along with Arthur in the top 100 “Best Small Town Getaways.” The famous Rockome Gardens theme park is located in Arcola. Re - e n a c t m e n t s continue Sept. 2-5. An old fashioned quilt auction, Heartland Cloggers and an antique car show will be part of An artisan displays his craft at Rockome Gardens. festivities Sept. 12. Visitors won’t want to miss the Pumpkin Festival running Sept. 16-30, and all through October. There will be a corn maze, hayride, pumpkins for sale and much more! Call 217-268-4106 for more information or visit www.rockome.com. An annual festival sure to attract thousands of visitors to Arcola is the Broomcorn Festival Sept. 11-13, with special entertainment by the Lost Trailers. The Illinois Amish interpretive Center

Amish homes, farms, and businesses so that visitors could see first-hand what they had learned in the Center. For more information, call 1-888-45-AMISH (26474) or visit: www. amishcenter.com. Arcola Flower Patch Bed and Breakfast provides a memorable lodging experience at 225 E. Jefferson. It is surrounded by vibrant patches of flowers and a flourishing herb garden. Visitors adore the guest rooms with original fine art and an elegant, legendary seven-course breakfast presented with flowers and fine china. Call 217-268-4876 for more information. For more information on the Arcola area, contact the Arcola Chamber of Commerce office at 1-800-886-5456 or visit www. arcolachamber.com.

Horse-drawn buggies are a common sight in Illinois Amish country. The Arcola Arthur Amish settlements are the fourth largest in the world. was created in 1994 to provide a series of permanent exhibits relating to the European history of the Anabaptist movement. Those relate the history of the Arthur Amish settlement from its 1865 beginnings, preserve historically significant artifacts from the Amish community and provide an

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exhibition area that relates to the subject of Anabaptism. Museum doors opened on Nov. 8, 1996, and within the next year 3,800 guests visited the center. Amish Country Tours began shortly thereafter offering meals in Amish homes, step-on guided tours, and tours of

DICKS PHARMACY WORLD FAMOUS SODAS

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8-6 • Sat 8-5:30

217-543-2913

Arthur Information Center 106 E. Progress St., Arthur, IL 61911 1-800-722-6474 [email protected] www.amishcountryillinois.com

ARTHUR The town of Arthur is the heart of Illinois’ largest Amish community. It has been called one of the Midwest’s best getaways by Midwest Living magazine. Arthur, located 10 miles west of I-57 off exit 203, is an easy, one-tank trip with plenty to see and do. Home to over 4,000 Amish people, Arthur is the central focus of this Amish community. cont. p. 13

Modern PHarMacy HoMetown drugStore • Sunrise & dear cards • Soda Fountain • Pop Bottle collection

118 S. Vine St. • artHur, iL

Cabinet FaCtories outlet

SEPT. 17-19 FALL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES SEPT. 19 AMISH COUNTRY BIKE TOUR SEPT. 19 & OCT. 17 DOWNTOWN ARTHUR MARKET OCT. 9-10 CENTRAL IL BRAGGING RIGHTS KCBS BBQ COOK-OFF NOV. 21 KICK-OFF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IN ARTHUR

Amish Museum, Tours & Meals in an Amish Home

Amish

Over 3,000 cabinets in stock. Huge savings on name brand factory seconds and over-runs for kitchen, bath and utility.

Illinois 111 S. Locust St. • Arcola, IL 61910

1-888-45-AMISH www.amishcenter.com

Interpretive Center

ARTHUR’S COUNTRY INN “Spend a Quiet, Relaxing Night in the Heart of Amish Country”

arthur area economic development corporation

www.GrowInArthur.com 214 S Vine St. - Arthur, IL arthur area economic Old Aladdin Lamps development corporation Traditional Oil Lamps ve We’ ed! and Exp

LP and Natural Gas lights Lamp Repair & Service

Primitives, Glassware, Lamps, Feed Sacks, & Farm Collectibles Open: M-F. 8:30 a - 5 p Sat. 8 a - 5 p Phone: 217- 543-2108 Fax: 217-543-2110

Enjoy DIRECTV, Wi-Fi, New, updated rooms and friendly, local management. 217-543-3321 www.arthurscountryinn.com

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Rythym Clocks Rubber Art Stamps Scrapbooking Supplies Baby Items Vitamins and Herbal Teas Hand-woven Baskets

Cards Hats Books Ertyl Toys Kitchenware Clothing

Open 9-5 Monday-Saturday 139 S. Vine Street Ph. 217-543-2205

Mon.-Fri. 8-5 • Sat. 9-3 • Closed Sun. 100 N. Vine St., Arthur, IL 61911 217-543-3466 • www.cabinetfactoriesoutlet.com

• Efficient, timely construction • Design and style assistance • Commitment to customer satisfaction • 100% financing • 5-year warranty Frank Carpenter 314-894-2111 www.coachhousegarages.com

LOWEST PRICES ON AMISH FURNITURE GUARANTEED!!! Calico Workshop 228 South Vine St., Arthur, IL 61911 217-543-2312

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Wood furniture, quilts, crafts and antiques are all available in the immediate Arthur Amish area. A craft and antique show is held in downtown Arthur on the third Saturday of each month. Visitors in September can browse the Arthur Fall Community Garage Sales Sept. 17-19; enjoy an Amish Country Bike Tour on Sept. 19; visit the Downtown Arthur Market Sept. 19 and Oct. 17; and take part in a barbecue cook-off on Oct. 9 and 10. While visiting Arthur, stop in for refreshments at Dicks Pharmacy, 118 S. Vine, a traditional pharmacy serving oldfashioned, world-famous sodas, malts, shakes and handmade drumsticks. Learn more about this unique shop at www.dickspharmacy.com. Visit the showroom at Wilson’s Kitchens & More, the largest Amish showroom in Illinois. It offers much more than just kitchen cabinets. It is one of the few area businesses to custom build a complete cabinet inhouse, blending the wishes of customers with exceptional experience and skill. The showroom is located northwest of downtown Arthur. The friendly staff at the remodeled Arthur’s Country Inn can’t wait for visitors. It is the only motel in the area that provides

front row seating to watch the Amish buggies that travel by regularly. Stay at the Arthur’s Country Inn while enjoying a relaxing, slowpaced visit to Arthur Amish country. Visit www.arthurscountryinn.com. Stop by Roselen’s Coffees & Delights, 1045 E. Columbia Street (Route 133), the only Amish-owned coffee shop in Illinois – quite possibly the world – where they pour a “latte” cheer. The shop is a good place to grab a delicious wrap, flat bread sandwich or salad on the go, or dine in with the local Amish. Top the meal off with soft-serve ice cream or a cookie made by a local bakery. Helmuth Custom Cabinets has been in the custom cabinet business for 45 years, truly a family heritage of fine woodworking. Located just south of Arthur’s main business district, it is capable of supplying an entire kitchen, including countertops, appliances and fixtures, along with installation. Yoder’s Lamps, Antiques & Collectibles at 214 S. Vine Street is a lamp shop within an antique mall. A variety of old and new Aladdin lamps are offered along with lamp repair and service. Antique furniture, primitives, glassware and collectibles are nestled in booths for treasure hunting delight. A unique stop on a visit to Arthur is the Arthur Flower Shop, 216 S. Vine Street, with cont. p. 14

Arcola, Illinois

So much to do and see at Rockome Gardens! Family Style Restaurant with Daily Specials, Country Heritage Crafts featuring Thomas Kinkade and Terry Redlin, Heart & Home with custom laser engravings, Buggy Rides and much more!

Schedule of eventS • fall 2009 SEpTEMbER 2-5 5 12 16-30 19

Re-Enactment Rendezvous Flea Market Quilt Auction Pumpkin Festival Fall Horse Plowing Day

OCTObER 1-31 3 7-11 31

Pumpkin Festival Flea Market East Central Illinois Quilt Show Last Day to Enjoy Rockome Gardens in 2009!

coming in 2010 - rockome gardenS foodS Store!

Cheese Making, Candy, Bakery and bulk Food Route 36 & Main Street • Tuscola, IL 61953 217-253-9150 • Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m.

VISIT ROCKOME.COM t. 217.268.4106

Helmuth Custom Kitchens, LLC.

A cooperative of the finest woodworkers, furniture, and cabinetmakers in central Illinois and the Amish and Mennonite woodworking communities.

Choose from a variety of woods and styles for your new home or renovation project. We offer a multitude of finishes including opaques.

Custom built cabinetry with customer service and price in mind.

Our Mission To provide you, the customer, with the highest quality of product and service available while maintaining stringent material and construction guidelines to assure reliable, satisfactory service from your certified, custom built product for years to come.

Our Goals To create the highest quality, most unique, one-of-a-kind custom product for you, our customer. We strive to make each piece as individual as you are. We work with you to combine old world craftsmanship with the latest in contemporary design for a truly custom product. From small pieces to entire wood interiors, if it’s in your home, we make it. See our showcase at Tanger Outlet Mall in Tuscola, Illinois next to Coach.

Our 45th Year Cabinetry Countertops Appliances

Helmuth Custom Kitchens, LLC. RR 1 Box 129 Arthur, IL 61911 1-888-543-4488 Showroom is located 1 mile south of Arthur

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Amish Country:

Arcola, Arthur, Litchfield, Taylorville & Tuscola From Page 13 its 24 flavors of fresh fudge and Fannie May Candy, along with a variety of gifts, candles, garden flags, jewelry and baskets. A designer creates floral arrangements on the spot. Plan a meal in an Amish home through ACM Tours in Arthur by calling 217-543-2766 or visit www.ACMTours.com. Located in downtown Arthur is The Wood Loft, where shoppers will find a wide selection of Amish-crafted custom furniture. Order a custom heirloom from a variety of woods, styles, stains and colors. The Cabinet Factory Outlet, 100 S. Vine Street, is an outlet store for MasterBrand Cabinets selling warehouse overstocks, canceled orders, misordered products and factory overruns at wholesale prices to the general public. Call 217-543-3466 or visit www.cabinetfactoriesoutlet. com. Information about the Arthur area is available at the Arthur Area Association of Commerce Web site, www.arthurchamber.com. Learn more about the area at the Arthur-Amish Country Visitor Center, 106 E. Illinois, or visit www.amishcountryillinois.com for a complete calendar of events. Maps are also available at the visitor center. LITCHFIELD For those interested in a fasterpaced get-away than Old Order Amish country, Litchfield is the place to be. Litchfield is about one hour from St. Louis off Interstate 55. While in Litchfield, don’t miss the Hall of Fame sites located along Route 66 and experience the nostalgia of three miles of original “Mother Road” highway. For more details, call 1-866-733-5833 or visit www. cityoflitchfieldil.com.

24th Annual Chillifest on the square downtown

taylorville, illinois Saturday & Sunday Oct. 17 & 18

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A Victorian Home with Public Gardens, Gift Shop & Artist-in-Residence

225 East Jefferson, Arcola (217) 268-4876

Who’s At Risk for Glaucoma? Richard Wieder, M.D. Board Certified Ophthalmologist

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Visit one of the many other food vendors The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce For more information call 217-824-4919 www.chillifest.info

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TUSCOLA Tuscola, known for many things, is the gateway to Amish country in east central Illinois. Situated at the intersection of Interstate 57 and U.S. Highway 36 at exit 212, Tuscola is the perfect place to launch that next visit to the Land of Lincoln. With the latest in modern amenities and accommodations, Tuscola is the ideal place to stay and play while discovering the rich historic and cultural treasures of the area. Tuscola is synonymous with great shopping opportunities. Whether experiencing an Amish market, regionally famous eateries, quaint gift shops in the historic Sale Street District, or doing some famous brandname shopping in over 40 stores at the Tanger Outlet Mall, there’s something for everyone in Tuscola. Shop for antiques, primitives and collectibles at Paddy Wagon Antiques, located at Route 36 and Main Street. The shop is open seven days a week for shopping convenience. Call 217-253-9150 for details. There is plenty more to do in Tuscola than just shop. Grab those golf clubs and hit the Ironhorse Golf Course, rated 4.5 stars from Golf Digest. For more information on Tuscola or a complete calendar of events, call 1-800-441-9111 or visit www.tuscola.org.

Board Certified Optometrist

Entertainment for the Kids Hamburglar & Ronald McDonald Ansar Temple Shrine Clowns Rock Wall – Bungie Jump Story Time • YMCA Activities • Face Painting Make Your Own Scarecrow

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Ironhorse Golf Course in Tuscola.

Hannibal, Mo., known as “America’s Hometown,” is located along the mighty Mississippi approximately two hours north of St. Louis. To get there, take the scenic route along the river on Highway 79, or head north from Samuel Clemens Interstate 70 on Highway 61 from Wentzville. Hannibal is the boyhood home of author Samuel Langhorne Clemens, who wrote under the pen name Mark Twain. Many of the characters featured in his books, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and others, were based on people Clemens recalled from his time living in Hannibal. Located just south of Hannibal is Mark Twain Cave, which is also featured in Clemens’ writings. Legend has it the infamous outlaw Jesse James used the cave as a hideout. It is also said to have been part of the Underground Railroad. This fall, Hannibal will host its 33rd annual Autumn Historic Folklife Festival, Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The two-day festival will feature artists, artisans and craftsmen demonstrating and selling their work; musicians playing traditional tunes; food cooked on wood stoves; cider fresh from the apple press; and a kids’ area. The Folklife Festival is sponsored and presented by the Hannibal Arts Council. For more details, call 573-221-6545, e-mail [email protected], or visit www. hannibalarts.com.

Carrie Gaines, O.D.

Two Sanctioned Chilli Cook-Offs Entertainment All Day – Both Days Over 100 Vendors Great Chilli Cooked by the Chillifest Staff

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TAYLORVILLE Just south of Springfield, Ill., is the town of Taylorville, home to one of the finest chilli cook-offs in the area. The 24th Annual Chillifest will be held Oct. 17 and 18, with two sanctioned chilli cook-offs and over 100 vendors. Activities include entertainment for the kids with Ansar Temple Shrine Clowns, a rock wall, bungie jump and the Hamburglar and Ronald McDonald. For more information, call 217-824-4919 or visit: chillifest.info.

Hannibal Is “America’s Hometown”

❀ www.arcolaflowerpatch.com ❀ [email protected] ❀ ❀ Gift Certificates Available ❀ Bill & Lynne Harshbarger, Hosts

My father has glaucoma and must use eye drops on a regular basis. I’m 51 and concerned about the risk to my eyes. What is glaucoma and how often should I be tested?

Dr. Wieder and Patient

Answer:

Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve in the back of the eye. When the optic nerve is damaged, blind spots can develop. Typically, there are no symptoms with early glaucoma. In later stages, the condition can affect the peripheral (side) and central vision of one or both eyes. Risk factors for glaucoma include family history of glaucoma, higher degrees of near- or far-sightedness, previous eye injury or surgery, or chronic steroid use. However, the main risk factor for glaucoma is advancing age, which means the older you are the greater your risk. People who fall into any of these categories should be seen every one to two years until age 60 and then every year after that. The disease is usually (but not always) associated with higher eye pressures, but higher pressures do not automatically mean that you have glaucoma. In fact, patients with borderline pressures are often followed for many years without needing treatment. In general, glaucoma cannot be cured but can be treated. Most patients do well with eye drops used on a regular basis to lower the eye pressures. In patients who don’t respond to or tolerate the eye drops, then laser procedures and surgical options are available.

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August 28 - September 3, 2009

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Family Fun In The Ozarks Historic Missouri Towns CUBA Cuba, Mo., known as the “Gateway to the Ozarks,” is located along Historic Route 66 at the crossroads of Interstate 44 and scenic Highway 19, just 80 miles southwest of St. Louis. The city was recently designated the “Route 66 Mural City” for its 12 historic murals. A first stop for travelers to Cuba is the visitor center, located at the I-44 overpass at Exit 208. The center has a wealth of information on shopping, dining and helpful hints about what to see in the historic city. Explore the Uptown Historic District, tour the area’s wineries, or take a tour of Onondaga Cave State Park. Cuba has three rivers running through it – the Meramec River, Huzzah Creek and Courtois Creek – great for canoeing and floating. Visitors to town can stop for a bite to eat at Country Kitchen, which boasts a fabulous weekend buffet. Buses and large groups are welcome! For more details, call 573-8859922. Cuba has a one-of-a-kind attraction in the Fanning US 66 Outpost and General Store’s huge rocking chair, now in the Guinness Book of World Records. This amazing feat of engineering stands 42 feet 4 inches tall. One of the town’s famous murals is painted on the side of the Outpost, depicting a vintage Route 66 scene. Events this fall in Cuba include the Viva Cuba Cuba Fest, held Oct. 17 and 18. A Family Festival of Fun will feature crafts, food, activities and music. The Viva Cuba free trolley will offer narrated tours of the city’s 12 outdoor murals from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. Visit www. cubamurals.com for more information. The trolley will also offer free tours to Kinder Cemetery. Find out more about Cuba online at

www.cubamochamber.com, and crawfordcountymohistory.org.

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STEELVILLE The quaint town of Steelville – known as the “Home of Hospitality” – is located just 90 minutes from St. Louis. Unique specialty shops line Steelville’s main street, which has been restored to its early 1900s appearance. There guests will discover antiques, collectibles, wood carvings, pottery, and locally-made crafts. Steelville is situated on three major rivers: the Meramec, the Huzzah and the Courtois. These great natural wonders provide visitors with lots of fun on the water. Bass’ River Resort is a great place to rent a canoe, kayak, tube or raft for a lazy float down one of the rivers. They offer riverfront campsites, RV hookups and a country store, great for stocking up on refreshments. Visit them at www.BassCanoeResort.com or call 1-800-393-3700. River fun isn’t all there is to do in Steelville, however. There are antique and specialty shops, restaurants, a winery and a whole lot more. The Meramec Music Theatre has prime country entertainment, with country music, bluegrass, gospel and oldies, plus comedy and fun for the whole family. Visit www.misn.com/MMT for information on the 2009 season. POTOSI Bring the family together this fall at YMCA Trout Lodge near Potosi. In addition to more than 40 activities, a 360-acre lake, and 5,000 acres of beautiful Southeast Missouri forest-covered hills, Trout Lodge offers Fall 2009 Theme Weekends including “It’s Easy Being Green” and “Chocolate Dreams and S’More Things,” featuring Kakao Chocolate! For more details, visit www.ymcaoftheozarks.org.

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Featuring the best in country, gospel, golden oldies, bluegrass music and comedy!

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Week-end Buffet 573-885-9922

Float the Courtois, Huzzah, and Meramec Rivers Canoeing • Rafts KayaKs • tubes Pool • HoRsebaCK log Cabins • RVs CamPing • sHoweRs gRouP bbQs

Steelville, miSSouri 10 Miles East of Steelville on HWY. 8

www.bassResort.com

1-800-392-3700

(573) 775-5999 www.misn.com/MMT

Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Nov. 7 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 14 Nov. 28 Dec. 5 Dec. 12 Dec. 12

Golden Oldies 7 PM Country Variety Show 7 PM Plummer Family Country Music 7 PM Gospel: The Isaacs 7 PM Country Show to Benefit the Barwick Newton Law Enforcement Fund 2 PM Gospel: The Hoppers 7 PM Patriotic Show 2 PM Dailey & Vincent Bluegrass Show 7 PM Patriotic Show 2 PM Patriotic Show 7 PM Christmas Show 2 PM Christmas Show 2 PM Christmas Show 2 PM Christmas Show 7 PM

Bring your family together at

Trout Lodge

1-888-FUN-YMCA (9622)

archery arts & crafts astronomy campfires climbing wall funyaks geocaching hayrides hiking mini-golf paddle boats pontoon tours rifle range skeet shooting trail rides trap shooting ziplines and more!

www.troutlodge.org

KIMMSWICK Kimmswick, Mo., was recently named one of the Top 100 Small Town Getaways by Midwest Living Magazine, as well as just being added to the National Register of Historic Places. Kimmswick offers a chance to step back into the less hurried days of the 1800s. Enjoy a walk through a beautiful town with many one-of-a-kind shops. Those wishing to stay the night can plan a stay at a bed and breakfast or charming guest house. Don’t forget to stop in at The Blue Owl restaurant for an unforgettable dining experience. Also now open is Mary’s Sweet Shoppe, a Blue Owl presentation featuring ice cream, pies, candies, chocolate-covered strawberries and much more! Located next to The Blue Owl Restaurant, it is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more details, call 636-464-3900. ng our 24th Annive

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Kimmswick will celebrate its 150th anniversary Sept. 19-20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., beginning with a parade. There will be crafters, a quilt raffle to benefit Kimmswick Historical Society, and live entertainment. Plan the ultimate girl’s day out in Kimmswick with a special package that includes shopping, dining and a tea party! Girlfriend’s Day packages are available for Sept. 23, Sept. 26 and Oct. 10. Visit www. gokimmswick.com or call 636-464-3128. LABADIE Over 50 years of combined experience went into the creation of The Hawthorne Inn Restaurant. The restaurant, with locations in Union and Labadie, offers a casual ambience suited to fine dining and serves Italian-American cuisine. For directions or more details, call 636-451-0004 (Labadie) or 636-583-6677 (Union).

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Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery In Historic Kimmswick Presents...

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Sesquicentennial Celebration

Sept. 19 & 20 • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Parade, Sat., 10 a.m. • Quilt Raffle Old Time Crafters • Live Entertainment

ANHEUSER THURSDAYS

NOW OPEN UNTIL 8 P.M.!

Lunch and dessert at Blue Owl shopping passport and tour Anheuser Estate.

Next door to The Blue Owl OPEN Tue. - Sun. 11 - 8 p.m.! (636)464-3900

Includes Lunch & Dessert at the Blue Owl Girlfriends Tea Party at Anheuser Estate Riverboat Cruise to Kimmswick Sept. 10, Oct. 1 & 15 Apple Butter festival Oct. 24 & 25

• Ice Cream Sodas, Floats and Cones • Phosphates • Malts • Waffle Cones

• Pie a´ la Mode • Homemade Candies • Caramel Apples • Chocolate-covered Strawberries

www.theblueowl.com

Tue. - Fri. 10 - 3 • Sat. & Sun. 10 - 5 (636)464-3128

giRlfRiENDS’ DAYS Sept. 23 & 26 and Oct. 10

Call (636) 464-3128 or (636) 464-6464

or www.gokimmswick.com

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September 12 • Car Show Cuba Fest... Crafts, Food, Music

Saturday, Oct. 17 • Narrated Trolley Tour of Murals Sunday, Oct. 18 • Narrated Trolley Tour of Cemetery

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Webster-Kirkwood/South County Times

August 28 - September 3, 2009

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For lodging information, visit arcolachamber.com