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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Tahoma color=#0000ff size=3>Hi
Folks!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><FONT color=#0000ff size=3>Sorry this
newsletter is so late in getting out! With this horrendous weather we have
had, it seems all sense of our normal routines have been circumvented! It
looks like we will start to warm up in the next day or so, and let's hope that
is true!<BR></FONT><BR></FONT></STRONG></FONT><FONT face=Impact size=6><U>AVON
THEATRE NEWS & VIEWS</U></FONT></DIV></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Georgia><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff><EM><FONT
face=Papyrus>Showtimes, Programs, Erudition and Miscellaneous
Folderol</FONT></EM> </FONT></STRONG><FONT face=Papyrus><BR><FONT face=Impact
size=5><STRONG>WEEK OF FRIDAY, <FONT color=#ff0000>FEB.
16th</FONT> thru THURSDAY, <FONT color=#ff0000>FEB. 22nd</FONT>
ONLY!!</STRONG></FONT>
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<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#ff0000 size=4><STRONG>OPENING THIS WEEK:
</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=4><STRONG><U>MUSIC and LYRICS</U>
(PG13)</STRONG> <FONT size=2><STRONG>Starring High Grant and Drew
Barrymore<BR></STRONG></FONT><BR></FONT><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#ff0000
size=4><STRONG>CONTINUING:</STRONG><FONT color=#000000><FONT
face="Rockwell Extra Bold"><STRONG> </STRONG><FONT face="Comic Sans MS"
color=#ff0000><BR><FONT color=#000000><STRONG><U>THE QUEEN</U> (PG13) <FONT
size=2>Starring Best Actress Nominee Helen Mirren<BR></FONT><U>BECAUSE I SAID
SO</U> (PG13) <FONT size=2>Starring Diane
Keaton</FONT></STRONG></FONT></FONT><FONT
size=2> </FONT><FONT
face="Comic Sans MS"><BR><BR></FONT></FONT></FONT><STRONG>SPECIAL
EVENT: <BR><FONT color=#000000><FONT size=2>St. Mary's Hospital Movie
Premiere Thursday, Feb. 22nd!<BR></FONT>James Garner in <U>THE ULTIMATE GIFT</U>
(G)---<FONT size=2><EM>Details Below!</EM></FONT></FONT><FONT
size=2><EM> </EM></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#ff0000 size=4><STRONG>COMING NEXT WEEK:
<BR><FONT color=#000000><U>AMAZING GRACE</U> (PG) <FONT size=2>Albert Finney and
an amazing cast in an amazing true story!</FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><BR><FONT size=3><U><FONT size=4>MUSIC and
LYRICS</FONT></U> (PG13) Well, finally a romantic comedy the critics actually
like!! <EM>(But don't let that worry you!)</EM></FONT></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><STRONG>Hugh Grant is at his screen persona best
here, and Drew Barrymore has never been as likable. It even has some pretty
catchy music too! This is one of those Avon "date movies" that we do so well
with, and, judging by the reaction of the crowds who saw it this past Wednesday
and Thursday, it's a real winner!<BR></STRONG>
<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face=Tahoma><STRONG><FONT size=4><U>MUSIC and LYRICS</U>
(PG13)<BR></FONT><FONT size=1>(Showtimes in brackets denote $5.50 "Bargain
Matinees")</FONT></STRONG></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><STRONG>FRI: (4:00) - 7:00</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><STRONG>SAT & SUN: (1:00) - (4:00) -
7:00</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><STRONG>MON, TUES & WED:
7:15</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><STRONG>THURS: 6:30<BR><BR><FONT size=4><U>THE
QUEEN</U></FONT> <FONT size=3>(PG13) Helen Mirren is the odds-on favorite to win
the Best Actress Oscar for this, and, if you haven't come and seen for yourself,
you will feel sooooo left-out on Oscar night when she does win! This is an
engrossing film about how Queen Elizabeth dealt with the tragic death of
Princess Diana, and all the protocol and politics behind it. It has a kind of
"fly-on-the-wall" feel of snooping on these royal personages, and you will be
fascinated!</FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face=Tahoma><FONT size=4><STRONG><U>THE QUEEN</U>
(PG13)<BR></STRONG></FONT><STRONG><FONT size=1>(Showtimes in brackets denote
$5.50 "Bargain Matinees")<BR></FONT>FRI: (5:15) -
8:15</STRONG></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><STRONG>SAT: (2:15) - (5:15) -
8:15</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><STRONG>SUN: (2:15) - (5:15)</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><STRONG>MON thru THURS: 6:40<BR><BR><FONT
size=4><U>BECAUSE I SAID SO</U> </FONT></STRONG><FONT size=3><STRONG>(PG13)
Diane Keaton's comedy of motherhood and turning 60, has been a real hit with the
Avon audiences! It's a lot of laughs and a lot of fun! Now, you have some LAST
CHANCE shows for this one, as it ENDS WEDNESDAY!!!<BR></STRONG>
<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face=Tahoma><STRONG><FONT size=4><U>BECAUSE I SAID
SO</U> (PG13)</FONT><BR></STRONG><STRONG><FONT size=1>(Showtimes in brackets
denote $5.50 "Bargain Matinees")<BR></FONT>FRI: (5:00) - 8:00<BR>SAT: (2:00) -
(5:00) - 8:00</STRONG></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><STRONG>SUN: (2:00) - (5:00)</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><STRONG>MON, TUES & WED: 6:30 (Ends
Wednesday)</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial
size=4><STRONG>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</STRONG></FONT></DIV></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV></FONT><FONT face=Tahoma size=3><U><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: Impact; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma"><FONT
color=#ff0000>A REAL HOLLYWOOD PREMIERE AT HUSTON’S AVON
THEATRE!!!<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></U></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2><STRONG>On Thursday, February 22, at downtown Decatur’s historic
Avon Theatre, the Friends of St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation presents a movie
premiere of “THE ULTIMATE GIFT” starring James Garner, Brian Dennehy and
Oscar-nominee Abigail Breslin (from Little Miss Sunshine). The movie,
adapted from the book of the same name, is about Jason, a trust-fund brat, who
anticipates a big inheritance when his grandfather dies. Instead, he is
given twelve tasks – or “gifts” – designed to challenge him in improbable ways,
sending him on a journey of self-discovery and forcing him to determine what is
most important in life, money or happiness.</STRONG></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><STRONG><FONT
size=2> <o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><STRONG><FONT size=2>The movie will go into wide
release on March 9, but through a special arrangement, St. Mary’s Hospital is
able to bring it to Decatur prior to release. The event is a thank you for
our current donors, but those interested in attending may do so for a $100
donation to the Friends of St. Mary’s Foundation. That will allow the
donor and a guest to attend the premiere of the movie at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday,
February, with an hors d’oeuvre reception preceding the movie in the City Plaza
lower atrium, 410 N. Water St.<o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><STRONG><FONT
size=2> <o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><STRONG><FONT size=2>To RSVP, call 464-2510.
Attire is “Red Carpet Fabulous.” For more information on the movie, visit
</FONT></STRONG><A href="http://www.theultimategift.com/"><FONT color=#800080
size=2><STRONG>www.theultimategift.com</STRONG></FONT></A><STRONG><FONT
size=2>.<o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><STRONG><FONT
size=2> <o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><STRONG><FONT size=2>Huston’s Avon Theatre is
located at 426 N. Water St. in downtown
Decatur!<o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><STRONG><FONT size=2>Parking is FREE in the parking
garage directly across from the theater!!<o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG><FONT
size=4>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<BR><U><FONT
color=#0000ff>Some Words from the Head
Honcho:</FONT></U></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#0000ff><STRONG>There
are a couple of points that I have been meaning to address lately, and I
thought as long as this newsletter is so late in getting out anyway, this would
be a good time...</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#0000ff><STRONG>First of
all: PLEASE TELL US IF ANYONE DISTURBS YOUR ENJOYMENT OF OUR
MOVIES!!</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#0000ff><STRONG>As The
Avon gets discovered by more and more people, we will start to attract some of
those who are used to the <EM>anything-goes</EM> behavior they exhibit at the
"other guys". As so many of you are painfully aware, many of the patrons
at the malls and multiplex theaters are lacking in manners and consideration.
The "other guys" do <U>nothing</U> to prevent such antics, and, thus
these people think it is "acceptable" to talk on cell phones during
the movie, and create other types of annoyances. THE AVON HAS A ZERO-TOLERANCE
POLICY ON THESE MATTERS, but, <U>YOU need to TELL US!!</U> We are not
monitoring all auditoriums constantly (although we are in there more than you
might think), and if we don't know there is a problem, we can't fix
it!</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#ff0000
size=3><STRONG>Believe me, I just <U>love</U> to "educate" those morons on
proper movie etiquette!!</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#0000ff><STRONG>So,
rather than endure in silence, come and tell me or one of our people! WE WILL
TAKE CARE OF IT!</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2><STRONG>*******************************</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>Some of you have asked what
happened to the Avon Kid's Club, and that is a good
question...</STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>The Avon Kid's Club was
something we had done from the very first day of our operation, and, for many it
became a monthly event for the little ones. <BR>After 8 years of Kid's Club, I
think everyone just assumed it would go on forever...</STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>But, that was not to
be.<BR>There were some essential ingredients by which Kid's Club, <EM>in
its established form</EM>, could not exist; and the main one was Gary
Strong.</STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>When Gary left us on
December 30th, Kid's Club, <EM>as you knew it</EM>, went with him.<BR>Gary
worked tirelessly for us for all those years, and, it finally caught up with
him.</STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>When The Avon was a
one-screen, weekends-only operation, it was labor-intensive
enough...</STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>But, when we went to 3
screens and 7 days a week a couple of years ago, the work became so intensive,
it is no wonder that some staffers are falling by the
wayside.</STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>The Avon Kid's Club is
solely owned by The Avon, and could re-appear under a different format at any
time.</STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>Right now, we are discussing
how it could be revamped and revitalized.</STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>You will be the first to
know!!</STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG> <SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT
size=2><STRONG>*******************************<BR><FONT color=#800000>You may
have noticed a lot of new faces behind our counters
lately!</FONT></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#800000>We have one of
the best staffs we have ever had right now, and we are proud to say
so!!</FONT></SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#800000>Our new
Assistant Manager, Sarah Sloan, is someone you may recognize if you have
been a customer of Country Nutrition for the past several
years.</FONT></SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#800000>She is older
than she looks (she's really almost 45! :-) ) and, has worked at Country
Nutrition for quite a long time. I have known Sarah for about 4 years, and was
very happy when we were able to entice her to come work for us. She is
top-notch, and not afraid of hard work. <EM>(Like so many young people seem
to be these days!)<BR></EM>In fact, all of our new ones, Jourdon, Mary, Tracy
and Whitney are real "keepers". They join Brian, who is our only
current holdover from previous staffs. <EM>(We will, hopefully, still
have our "jewels" Abby and Molly when they are home from
school!)</EM></FONT></SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT color=#800000>Please make
these people feel welcome. They have passed Susan's and I's "acid tests", and we
are confident they will serve you better than you have ever been served
before!</FONT></SPAN></STRONG></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT
color=#800000></FONT></SPAN></STRONG></SPAN> </P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><EM><FONT face="Bradley Hand ITC"
size=5><STRONG>Come See Me This Weekend!!</STRONG></FONT></EM></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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size=5><STRONG>The corn is popped, the real buttah is melted, and we looking for
<FONT
size=6>YOU!!</FONT></STRONG></FONT></EM></SPAN></P><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV></FONT></DIV>
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