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BY ADAM TESTATHE SOUTHERN

Holiday shopping can beoverwhelming.

With so many loved ones looking forthe perfect gift, each with their owntastes, the task can become daunting.While some may be quick to run to thecity, where they can find every storethey’d need in close proximity, localbusiness owners in Southern Illinoiscontinue to stress the importance ofshopping locally.

The region plays host to a variety ofspecialty shops, creating an opportunityfor those individuals willing to thinkoutside the big box stores to find the items on their wish lists and more.

“We have had an increasing number oftelephone inquires about where to buylocal products. To me, that’s a goodsign,” said Debbie Moore, executivedirector of the Carbondale Conventionand Tourism Bureau. “In this economy, Ican’t think of anything more importantthan shopping at home and in ourbackyard.”

Business owners from throughoutSouthern Illinois cite a variety ofreasons to support shopping locally:money circulates at least three timeslocally rather than being wired out ofstate, financial savings on gas and travelexpenses and superior customer service,among others.

Most any item that can be found in the big city can also be foundsomewhere in Southern Illinois, the

business owners say.“We’re just trying to offer big city

shopping at a local level,” said RobBisching, owner of Your Jeweler inCarterville.

But for many, it’s the service andSouthern Illinois hospitality that draw shoppers into businesses fromdowntown districts to outlet malls.

“You get better customer service, andyou’re saving money by not traveling tothe big city,” said Becky Stokes, owner ofThe Apple Tree in Carbondale. “We havecustomers comment all the time thatour things are nicer than what they havein St. Louis or Chicago.”

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CollectiblesFinding unusual, specialty items isn’t hard to do

While on the hunt for the idealholiday gift, seeing the same items indifferent stores and watching thecurrent trends lay claim to shoppingcarts throughout the venue can leaveone feeling uninspired or unoriginal.

In these instances, turning away fromthose shops and seeking out smaller,specialty shops with unique productlines can offer a breath of fresh air.

Stores like The Apple Tree inCarbondale offer customers a widearray of products to choose from,including large-scale decorations andstocking stuffers with a variety of priceson the tags.

Popular items at the store for thisholiday season include

LittleMissMatched brand products, acompany specializing in clothes thatdon’t meet the traditional style of“matching;” fiber-optic light-uptapestries; and a variety of gourmetfoods and candies, which always sellwell for the holidays, said owner BeckyStokes.

“If someone comes in, we’ll help themfind that perfect something,” she said.

Mark Alexander, co-owner of Etceterain Marion, said his store specializes inoffering a higher-end product to aSouthern Illinois audience. FromWaterford crystal to Lampe Bergerfragrances, the store offers a productline unrivaled by any other locallyowned store, he said. ADAM TESTA / THE SOUTHERN

Collectible figuresfrom The Apple Treeare often popularholiday gifts. Manyof these sets releaseinstallments eachyear, which makethem an annual gift.

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Etcetera also offers a variety ofgourmet treats and coffees and gift setsand baskets for customers to choosefrom. Custom floral arrangements andother home accessories are alsoavailable at the shop.

“We carry extremely good qualityitems,” Alexander said. “We stay awayfrom trendiness.”

In Du Quoin, Two Raggedy Sistersoffers an outlet for Perry Countyshoppers. Co-owner Suzie Gerber, whoowns the store with her sister, said the

store carries a number of giftable items ranging from homemade soycandles and lighted house displays tolinen and curtains and handmadefurniture. The furniture at the store isprimitive, sanded and stained to lookantique.

In addition to the sisters’ own wares,they also rent space to 25 other vendorsoffered a variety of products for theholiday shopper.

“We have a little bit of something foreveryone,” Gerber said.

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Stores like The Apple Treein Carbondale offer anarray of holiday gift ideas,like this pillow. A set ofother decorationsaccompany this piece tocreate a snowman-themedholiday decor.

Christmas ornaments are displayed at Etcetera Flowers and Gifts in Marion.

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Food & Wine Don’t go generic; share a trulypersonal taste of the region

Southern Illinois has always beenknown for its intrinsic beauty andhistory, but the region’s wine and foodindustry has been developingexponentially and now, more than ever,offers a viable source of holiday gifts.

While late fall and winter may notseem like a prosperous time forSouthern Illinois’ orchards, as most ofthe region’s trees have lost their livesand don’t appear very fruitful, butRendleman Orchards owner Betty Sirlessaid the season is actually a bustling onefor business.

The Alto Pass orchard will be openthrough Dec. 19 selling a variety oflocally produced food products andshipping their specialty apples and giftbaskets around the country. With fivetypes of apples and a vast array ofsupporting products to choose from,customers are offered a nearly endlesslist of options.

“People want a taste of SouthernIllinois, and nothing says that likeapples,” she said. “The big thing with usis letting people make their ownchoices. A lot of the people coming inhere are picking things out for someonespecial with the own uniquepreferences.”

Customization is also key for MindyCarter, owner of Anna-based HeartlandGift Baskets. Her business, whichprimarily operates through its website,heartlandgifts.net, sells specialtybaskets featuring a variety of items likegourmet chocolates, candies, cheesesand crackers produced by smallbusinesses across the United States.

Customers are able to choose from anumber of pre-constructed basket ideasor to compile their own creations fromthe gourmet goods, wines and otheritems. The baskets are then givenpersonalized treatment and hand-designed presentations.

“They’re not mass produced,” Cartersaid. “We make them all right here.”

And for those looking to share thewonder of Southern Illinois wine,heading straight to the source is alwaysan option. Each of the region’s wineries

sells its own products, and AltoVineyards in Alto Pass also sellsspecialty baskets for the holiday season.

Alto representative Seth Blickhan saidthe baskets are also customizable withdifferent wines and Illinois products,The winery also sells a variety of wineaccessories including racks andcorkscrews to accompany the baskets ina gift set.

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Locally producedand marketedproducts, like thesesyrups and soupmixes fromRendlemanOrchards in AltoPass, can be theperfect gift to sharea little taste ofSouthern Illinoiswith loved ones.

These Saluki-themed grillingsauces fromRendlemanOrchards make aperfect gift optionfor Saluki fanswho are alreadyplanning their firsttailgate at SalukiStadium next fall.


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Heartland GiftBaskets, an onlinecompany based outof Anna, offers avariety of specialtyarrangements likethis one, featuringcoffee and tea. Thecompany usesgoods from acrossthe country, as wellas Southern Illinoisfoods and wines.

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Go Dawgs!You can’t go wrong with Saluki apparel, ornaments and more

As fall turns to winter,the attention of SouthernIllinois UniversityCarbondale sports fansalso shifts from thewinding down of footballseason to the start ofbasketball.

And for the Saluki fansin the family, as well asfriends and alumni,Saluki gear can make theperfect holiday gift. Fromapparel to ornaments andcollectibles to windowdecals, Carbondale storesoffer a wide selection ofSIUC memorabilia forholiday shoppers.

“Anything Saluki gearreally sells,” said Mary

Moran, manager ofUniversitees. “It all goes.”

Moran’s store offers adaily “buy one, get twofree” special on T-shirts,which she said reallypicks up around theholidays. The store alsosells a variety ofcollectibles and othermerchandise supportingthe Salukis, including aline of Christmasornaments that havebeen selling well thisseason.

Randy Johnson, ownerof 710 Bookstore, said thestore tries to keep apresence of all sportsyear round, but the focus

will soon shift tobasketball season. Apartnership betweenSIUC and Under Armourhas helped spur popularin that brand of Salukiwear, which the storeoffers in wide variety. Inaddition to adult apparel,the store also offers a fullline of clothes forchildren.

This year, 710Bookstore has added aline of Saluki wrappingpaper and gift ribbons forshoppers to add an SIUCtouch to any holiday gift.

“We try to havesomething for people ofall ages,” Johnson said.

710 Bookstore710 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale618-549-7304

Universitees819 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale618-457-4695



Saluki gear makesa good gift forstudents, parentsand alumni. A widearray of clothingoptions areavailablethroughoutCarbondale.

These miniature models of Saluki Stadium can help any SIU football fan commemoratethe opening of the new stadium. They are available for purchase at 710 Bookstore.


Dreaming of a white Christmas?Christmas is a holiday full of

joy and celebration. It can alsobe a time of consumption andstress on the environment.However, holiday shoppers andcelebrants can easily reducetheir carbon footprint thisholiday season.

During a season in whichmore is often more, it can be achallenge to cut back in aneffort to protect the planet. Butscaling back gifts, foodconsumption and travel can beeffective ways to go green thisholiday season.

Buy fewer gifts. Christmas

gifts show others how muchthey are cared about. Some giftsare given out of necessity.Others are more of asentimental statement. It’s easyto express how much you carewithout overdoing it. Set a limiton the number of gifts eachrecipient gets.

Organize a “Secret Santa.” Aneasy way to cut down on giftspurchased is to organize a SecretSanta or holiday grab bag. Thismeans that each participatingperson only has to purchase onegift.

Be smart about wrapping.

Chances are there are plenty ofitems around the house that canbe recycled into gift wrappingfor presents. Foil, newspaper,comics, magazines, and evenbrown mailing paper are allgood ideas. For those interestedin really going green, skip thewrapping all together.

It’s okay to make gifts.Handmade gifts are thoughtfuland can be cherished for years.Individuals who know how toknit or crochet can handcraftscarves or hats. Make a photoalbum with scrapbookingsupplies. Individuals who are

handy in the kitchen may wantto give baked goods.

Use LED holiday lights. Keepinglights on for hours on endcertainly uses a lot of electricity.Limit the drain on energy byselecting lights that have theleast impact. LEDs use lesspower and last longer thantraditional bulbs. Whenpossible, consider the use ofsolar-powered holiday lights.Plus, don’t leave the lights onwhen no one is home or thehousehold has gone to sleep.

Decorate a live tree. Christmastree farms are in the business of

regularly planting andharvesting evergreen trees. Thatmakes live trees a renewableresource instead of plastic treesmade from petroleum. What’smore, after the seasonChristmas trees can be turnedinto mulch.

Recycle leftover materials.Chances are large gifts will haveenough wrapping paperremaining to wrap other giftsnext year. Avoid metallic paper,which is more difficult torecycle. Be sure to break downall cardboard and paper so thatit can be put out for recycling.

Consider a 'green' one instead

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with the added value of great customer serviceOften times the search for the perfect gift

can lead shoppers away from the latestgadgets and collectibles and instead sendthem looking for an established classic.

From necklaces and earrings to rings andwatches, jewelry has survived the test of timeand remains a popular choice for the holiday season, especially for romanticallylinked couples and those contemplatingthe next step.

Rob Bisching, owner of Your Jeweler in

Carterville, said many couples get engagedaround the holidays, which creates anopportunity to present an engagement ringas a gift-wrapped proposal.

But with such a variety of items – rangingfrom affordable but stylish items to high-price elegant items – any customer will beable to find what they’re searching for,Bisching said.

“Gifts vary a lot. It really crosses the wholegambit,” he said. “It really depends who


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Rob Bisching, owner of YourJeweler in Carterville, saidmany couples get engagedaround the holidays, whichcreates an opportunity topresent an engagement ringas a gift-wrapped proposal.‘If you buy a lady a diamond,she’ll always be happy, ‘ saidKaren Melvin, owner ofWatson’s Jewelers in WestFrankfort.

Jewelry has become a lasting holiday option, and with a variety of SouthernIllinois jewelers offering products of all types and prices, one can surely findwhat they seek without leaving the region. This necklaces and these watchesare among the products found at Your Jeweler in Carterville.

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they’re buying for, if it’s theirsignificant other or spouse or a childor a friend or relative. It all varies.There’s not really one category thatsays, ‘This is Christmas.’”

In addition to the typical jewelryaccessories, Your Jeweler also offerscollectibles and personalizedengravings on everything from glassesand picture frames to wine bottles.

Karen Melvin, owner of Watson’sJewelers in West Frankfort, saidjewelry offers a lasting alternative toother traditional holiday gifts likeelectronics.

“It’s more of a keepsake,” she said.“It’s not just a disposable item.”

Buying jewelry from smaller, localstores helps ensure that the item is oneordered in smaller quantities and not amassively available product like thosesold in many national retailers, shesaid.

“If you get something from here, it’snot going to be something thateveryone in town has,” Melvin said,noting that those decisions can alsohelp keep one on good terms with theirloved ones. “If you buy a lady adiamond, she’ll always be happy.”

Be a smart shopperYou’re not much of a

shopper, which may explainwhy you put off the purchaseof Christmas gifts until thelast minute. Yep, you’re oneof those last-minuteshoppers delving through theleftovers on store shelves onChristmas Eve. This year,you’re changing your ways.Here are some tips to ensureyou’re successful.

Research beforehand. Whilesome people may tell youexactly what they want,others won’t have any ideaand leave the choosing toyou. Find out ahead of timewhat recipients like, wantand need, and do someonline shopping to see what’sout that there might suitthem.

Start early. Some peoplestart their shopping the dayafter Christmas. You may notbe able to go that far, but youcan certainly be on thelookout for good dealsthroughout the year. Younever know when one mightpop up, and the earlier youstart your shopping, thebetter the savings andselection will be. You mightalso get finished sooner!

Make a list. Don’t goshopping without any inklingof what you need to buy. Thiswill lead to impulsepurchases and an emptywallet in no time. Determinebeforehand whom you needto buy for and how much youintend to spend on them.

Be selective. Anyone can

pick out a gift for someone.To make your gifts special,you need to put thought intowhat you buy and take thetime to personalize each andevery gift, either with ahandwritten note or someother token. Let the recipientknow why you selected whatyou did, and when possible,make it theirs withmonograms, photos andsuch.

Present with care. After allthe time you put inshopping, you don’t want tostuff your gifts into bags anddrop them at recipients’ feet.Take the time to wrap yourgifts beautifully and watchthem get opened. The smilesyou receive will make all ofthe effort worthwhile.

METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICSTake the time to wrap your giftsbeautifully and watch them getopened.

“Twilight” saga, theseaction figures are boundto be the next collectiblesfor kids who love “Bella,”“Jacob” and “Edward.”Girls and boys cancontinue to play out thepopular tale of vampiresand werewolves at home.

Furby: Furby is back,probably as a result of thepopularity of last year’sZhu Zhu pets. Thisincarnation of Furby canreact with true emotionsthanks to new technology.

Furry Frenzies: Alsobanking on the popularityof Zhu Zhu pets isHasbro’s version ofelectronic pets. Thesecreatures can interactwith one another andscurry around playsets,which are sold separately.

Dance Star Mickey: InElmo-like fashion, thisdoll dances, talks andmoves. Kids who are

enamored with all thingsDisney certainly will berequesting their favoritemouse.

Extreme Micro RCHelicopter: This infraredhelicopter is the smalleston the market and candart and fly around insideor outdoors.

Rock Band: The Beatles:Those who love previousincarnations of RockBand and playing along tofavorite songs will enjoyThe Beatles version.

Star Wars Force JediTrainer: This toy usesbrain wave technologyand measures how kidsconcentrate. Playersfollow the directions tomake their way towardJedi master.

Other toys and gamingsystems are bound to befavorites again this year.Expect kids to becollecting and trading

more Silly Bandz in manydifferent shape themes.Nintendo Wii needs nointroduction. With scoresof game offerings, thisgaming system is still topson holiday gift lists.Expect to see differenthigh-techeducational itemsfor children,including digitalbook readers andcoloring setsgeared towardhelping kids learnwriting andreading skills.

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Every child wants thepopular toys forChristmas. Each yearparents, grandparents,aunts and uncles head tothe stores in search ofthose sold-out items andmust-have gifts.

So what gifts are boundto be snatched from toystore shelves this season?Here are a few that kidsare bound to berequesting.

Moon Dough: Moon Sandis a popular molding

product that doesn’t dryout. The trouble is, ittends to be messy. MoonDough is a less stickyversion that’s easier onclean-up.

Tickle Me Elmo: Thatloveable Elmo is back inan ‘extreme’ version. Helaughs, tells jokes androlls to the ground in fitsof laughter. Elmo can evenget back up to a standingposition.

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Based on the popular ‘Twilight’saga, these action figures are bound to be the nextcollectibles for kids who love ‘Edward.’

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camping, the region’s natural amenitiesoffer several outlets of expression forthese individuals. And for their lovedones looking for the perfect holiday gift,two Carbondale stores offer access toeverything they could need.

“Southern Illinois in general has astrong tradition of hiking and fishing,”said Mickey Stewart, owner of The GreatOutdoors Co. “Our store wouldn’tnecessarily be as important in otherparts of the country, but in SouthernIllinois, it is.”

Stewart’s store carries a number ofnational brands including Columbia,Drake Waterfowl and Under Armour.Apparel is the store’s top seller, though italso carries a variety of other itemsincluding collectibles like framedpictures and outdoors-themed figurinesand accessories.

Columbia has released a new line ofjackets with “Omniheat” technology,which Stewart believes will be a topholiday purchase this year. The jacketshave reflective interiors that reflect bodyheat and use it to keep the wearer warm.

Across town at Shawnee Trails, owner

Rick Reeve said his store carries anumber of popular gift items rangingfrom large ticket items like kayaks tosmaller ones like backpacks, climbinggear and shoes.

Insulated socks, like those produced bySmartwool, are also a handy gift for anyoutdoors person, he added.

“People often can’t figure out what todo for a gift,” Reeve said. “Everyoneneeds a socks and a good pair of socks issomething most people never buy forthemselves.”

In addition to those items, which arepopular for adults, Reeve also expects tohave increased sales for a youngerdemographic this holiday season. Withyouth involved in scouting and otheroutdoors-based activities, they need tobegin building their personal arsenal ofequipment.

“It seemed for a while like there was alull in kids getting outdoors, but there’sstarting to be a resurgence, which isgood,” he said.

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Sometimes the simplethings can make a bigdifference. For theoutdoor lovers in thefamily, consideringbasics likeinsulated sockscan treat theperson to a muchneeded luxuryitem.

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