Sauk Trail Rose Society A Special Invitation: Deadline Extended for Fall Convention and Rose Show Dear Friends and fellow rose lovers, Sauk Trail Rose Society is pleased to announce that the registration deadline for the September 18 Illinois-Indiana District Convention and Rose Show has been extended. You now have until September 8 to register and to get the discounted rate. Country Inn and Suites in Matteson, IL, is also extending its deadline to match this date. It is taking $30 off its usual price. You will pay $99 a night. We have put together an attractive packet. You get the Illinois-Indiana District rose show; you get a buffet luncheon catered at Dining on the Green, the restaurant in downtown Park Forest, IL; you get an inspirational talk by rosarian and raconteur Andy Plasz. Registrants arriving Friday can attend a free wine and cheese event at the nearby home of Bob and Kay Mangan in Olympia Fields. Corporate sponsors have donated more than $600 in door and raffle prizes. Almost everyone will win. The convention and show are a short distance from Interstates 57, 80, 90, 94 and 294. The Park Forest Art Fair, one of the oldest and most successful in the Chicago area, will be in progress. Weve allowed time for you to tour its exhibits, or just to chat with friends. If you stay an extra night, you can hop a train into the city (fare discounts for seniors) to see The Bean and The Big Eye, stroll Boule Mich, or take a boat tour of the Chicago waterfront. Please join us for a great weekend. The documents you need are attached. All of us at Sauk Trail Rose Society look forward to seeing you at the meeting and show. Sauk Trails Illinois-Indiana District 2010 Fall Meeting Committee

If anyone is interested in attending a rose show, there'll be one in Park Forest, Ill on Sept 18. The discounted registration fee has been extended to Sept. 8. Many top exhibitors from Indiana and Illinois will be showing their award winning roses. Meet a few of your Rose Forum friends including me. The Park Forest Art Fair will be held that day at the same location. Come see lots of roses and visit the art fair. ILLINOIS-INDIANA DISTRICT 2010 CONVENTION & ROSE SHOW Hosted by Sauk Trail Rose Society Illinois Theatre Center, Park Forest, Illinois September 18, 2010 Registration Name(s) ___________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________________ State __________ Zip _________________________ Phone _______________________________________ Cell Phone _____________________________________ E-Mail ______________________________________ Rose Society ___________________________________ Registration Fee per person (received on or before August 21, (now Sept. 8) 2010) _____ @ $45 $_________ Registration Fee per person (received after Sept 8 2010) _____ @ $50 $_________ Exhibitors must be registered. I (we) plan to exhibit in: _____ Horticulture _____ Arrangements Buffet Luncheon (Included in Registration Fee) Lemon Broiled Chicken Breast Glazed Baked Ham Buttered Parsley Potatoes Caesar Salad Iced Sheet Cake Iced Tea Punch Please make check payable to Sauk Trail Rose Society and send to: Frank DeVries, 15508 S. Lamon Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452 Phone 708-687-5013 -------------------- CLIP AND MAIL ---------------------- CLIP AND MAIL ---------------------- CLIP AND MAIL ---------------- IL-IN District Convention & Rose Show ----- September 18, 2010 ----- Park Forest, Illinois Refund Policy: Registration fee less $15 will be refunded for cancellation notification received before August 21. Cancellations received on or after August 21 will be reviewed after the conference and fees refunded to the maximum extent possible. Hotel Information: The Country Inn and Suites, 950 Lake Superior Drive, Matteson, IL 60433 is ¼ mile East from the I-57 & U.S. 30 (Lincoln Highway) interchange. From the interchange go east on U.S. 30 to the first traffic light, turn left (north) and then immediately left (west) for about ¼ mile. Country InnÂs entrance is just past the Cracker Barrel entrance. Convention rate for a double queen is $99 plus 11% tax (August 19 cutoff). King and Whirlpool suites are available at added cost. Amenities include indoor pool, complimentary Wi-Fi service and Continental breakfast. Phone reservations to 708-748-4740, convention code "Sauk Trail Rose Society". The motel is about 4 miles from the Convention & Show site. (It's a pretty good package if one includes the art fair. Don't like the motel bill? There are other motels around and seniors can get a good deal.) Show and Convention Site Directions: The show site, Illinois Theatre Center, is at 371 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL 60466. From the I-57 & U.S. 30 interchange go east on U.S. 30 about 2 miles and turn right (south) at the Orchard Dr. stoplight. (Orchard Dr. is 9 stoplights east of I-57 or first stoplight east of Railroad viaduct). On Orchard, go about 2 miles and turn left at the Indianwood Blvd stop sign. Go half a block east on Indianwood to first left turn, into the shopping center parking lot. The Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Dr, Park Forest, IL 60466 is clearly visible. Grooming of show entries will take place in the village hall boardroom and lobby. Illinois Theater Center is directly across the sidewalk. The banquet facility, Dining on the Green, is half a block north of the show site, a short walk down the covered walkway.

Carol: I thought about your daughter (Holly) when I researched on iodine. I haven't heard from you, how are you doing? Some info. from the other thread, which I re-post here: http://forums.gardenweb.com/discussions/4387687/worthy-roses-that-give-useful-products-and-recipes-for-health-and-sleep?n=12 According to Wikipedia: "Iodine is needed DAILY by the body for production of oxytocin. This hormone is the "love" hormone .. See Oxytocin Infusion Reduces Repetitive Behaviors in Adults with Autistic and Asperger's Disorders in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology. However, iodine competes with the other halogens (such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine) for absorption and adding iodine to table salt would have severely impaired its absorption as it lost out to chlorine in the salt. The situation has been made worse in recent years because many people are subjected to high levels of fluoride because of their water supply or because of dental treatments; bromine was routinely used in bread making and also as a fire retardant . Interest in iodine was re-awoken in 1993, when Gent demonstrated that 5mg a day of iodine is highly effective in the treatment of fibrocystic disease of the breast. A study in Japan showed that the average daily intake of iodine was 13.8mg (because of their high intake of seafood) and the Japanese have the lowest incidence of breast cancer in developed nations. Absorption of iodine is enhanced by vitamin C 3 grams daily. The clinical observations Abraham has made are: 1. The excretion of mercury, lead, cadmium, aluminium, fluoride and bromine is hugely increased. 2. There is increased well being and energy levels with lessening brain fog. 3. Patients feel warmer, they seem to need less sleep, their bowel action becomes more regular and their skin complexion improves. Symptoms of iodine deficiency also include high cholesterol, hypochlorhydria (lack of stomach acid for digestion)." Wikipedia. *** I had just solved my family's problem (cholesterol & hypochlohydria) with Wikipedia info !!

Amiga Mia (8/18) and Parade Day (5/19) are looking delightful. Iceberg (6/17) is doing it's usual fantastic blooming. Livin Easy (6/20) has been a good surprise to always bloom so much through the summer. Dainty Bess (8/18) keeps blooming even though it's blooms don't last long due to the beetles. Lady in Red (4/19) and Above All (6/20) blooms age well. Winnipeg Parks (7/19) is one of my most continuous bloomers. Candy Land (5/20) is also one of my most continuous bloomers. It is amazing how far the rose garden has come in 5 years. I'm delighted with how it has turned out.