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A Tale of Two Cities
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Stillwell Revisited
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Local and Regional Calendar of Events Inside!
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Tale of Two Cities
Hannibal, Missouri and Quincy, Illinois share life on the Mississippi.
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Discover Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria
Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary invites you on a special journey.
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32nd Annual Budweiser/Bud Light Chili Cook-off ... with circus performers!
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TOP 10% IN
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Amos Stillwell Revisited • Fishing – It’s Easy to Get
Hooked! • Get on the Map! • Hannibal Cannibal
Seeks Artists • Winter Driving Safety Tips
Healthcare System • New Calcium Scoring Test
Helps Identify Risk of Heart Attack • Cutting Edge
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Nearly Killed Me • Bridge the Gap Training Program
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Pretty in Pink Dinner & Dance • Hannibal Parks &
Recreation Events • 30th Annual Mark Twain Toy
Show • It’s “All About the Becky this January at the
Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum! • Hannibal
Arts • Rhinestones & Rodeo • Sweetheart Swing
Dinner & Dance
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Local Calendar • Regional Calendar
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Tracy Rademan
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A Tale of Two Cities
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Tracy Rademan
n the first quarter of the 19th century, along the banks of the
Mississippi River, a small log cabin was built. Soon, other settlers
made the area their home and a village grew. In 1840 the settlement was incorporated into a town, and steamboats began to
appear along its shore, making it one of the state’s most important cities
and ports along the Mississippi River. Railroads connected the town to
other commercial centers, and industry prospered throughout the Civil
War and Reconstruction years…
This early history may sound familiar to Hannibalians, but the town
described is actually located on the eastern shore of the Mississippi
River — Quincy, Illinois. The town was founded by John Wood in 1822,
who named both the county, Adams, and the town, Quincy, after newlyelected United States President John Quincy Adams less than four years
after Moses Bates built his first log cabin in the area that is now Hannibal. Thus, the two river towns grew up together, experiencing somewhat
similar fortunes with the rise and fall of the steamboat and railroad eras
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A 1907 photo of the John Wood
Mansion, also open to the public
as a house museum
throughout the 19th and
20th centuries.
Primarily because
both cities are situated far
from major metropolitan
areas, residents of Quincy
and Hannibal have always
shared a sense of kinship
simply because of their
proximity to one another. For statistical purposes, the United
States Census Bureau has designated our region as a “micropolitan” area they call the “Quincy-Hannibal, IL-MO Combined Statistical Area,” consisting of Adams County in Illinois and Marion,
Ralls, and Lewis Counties in Missouri. Demographic data released
by the Census Bureau in 2010 identified the micropolitan area as
being “anchored by the cities of Hannibal and Quincy” with a total
of 78,771 residents. Although located in different states and separated by the mighty Mississippi, Quincy and Hannibal have always
been, and continue to be, concomitant.
Although Hannibal and Quincy have shared parallel experiences since the days of their humble beginnings, they have
always been very different cities with their own individual
identities. The most obvious example of this division occurred
during the Civil War: Illinois was a “free” state in which slavery
was illegal, yet after Congress passed the Missouri Compromise,
Missouri was admitted to the Union as a “slave” state in 1821.
Northeast Missouri, nicknamed “Little Dixie” because of the migration of slaveholders from Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia
who flooded into the new state, became home to the highest
concentration of slaves in Missouri. This cultural divergence was
as wide as the Mississippi River and created a rift between the
two cities that lasted long after the end of the Civil War.
We recently began to work with our friends Beth Lane, executive director of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams
County (HSQAC), and Lynn Snyder, HSQAC board member and
chair of the Society’s Program Committee, to discuss ways in
which the HSQAC and Hannibal History Museum might work
together to promote historic preservation and tourism between
our two cities. “It’s time we got over the old habits,” Beth told
us during a recent meeting. “We should begin to explore our
mutual commonalities.”
Founded in 1896, the HSQAC has long been a champion
of historic preservation. Just ten years after the Society was
formed, the HSQAC purchased the John Wood mansion, originally built in 1835, and after a large-scale restoration project
the mansion was opened as a museum in 1907. More recently,
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Beth, Lynn and others
involved in the HSQAC
have embarked on another ambitious project:
a new history museum
to be housed in the former Gardner Museum
of Architecture, located
at the corner of Maine
and 4th Street in downtown Quincy.
The Gardner Museum was forced to close
its doors in March 2012
when funding sources
were no longer sufficient
to sustain the museum. The impressive Romanesque Revival
building, originally built in 1888, was gifted by the board of the
Gardner Museum to HSQAC in 2012. The decision to start the new
history museum was not an easy one; the daunting task of raising
the necessary funds and repurposing the building would require a
great deal of effort by an organization already caring for the John
Wood Mansion, the Visitor’s Center and Research Library, which
houses the Lincoln Gallery, and other historic properties. According to Lynn, “We spent two years looking at options [ for how to
use the building] and finally decided we had to do it.”
Although no official date has been determined, Lynn believes
the Quincy History Museum will be open to the public sometime
in mid-March 2015. “Our initial exhibits will feature some of what
we would call ‘treasures’ of the collection,” Lynn explained, “building them around some of the iconic artifacts that we have, and
stories of Quincy in the Civil War era, steamboats coming, railroads coming.” The history of railroading in the region certainly
ties the two cities very closely together, particularly after the Civil
War when the first railroad bridge spanning the river between Illinois and Missouri was completed. “You could easily tie all of that
to Hannibal with very exciting stories,” noted Lynn.
Because both the Hannibal History Museum and Quincy
History Museum are new ventures being built “from scratch,”
a new chapter in the shared experience of the two towns has
now begun. In our meetings with Beth and Lynn we’ve discussed
the trials and tribulations of opening a new museum, particularly when it comes to funding its day-to-day operation. “It’s a
huge project,” Lynn said, “and none of the historical societies
or museums, unless they’re in Massachusetts or the Smithsonian…and even the Smithsonian struggles…you don’t have the
deep pockets that people often think you do. They think that
everybody leaves their fortune to the historical society along
with their family Bible, and they don’t.” Beth laughed and added,
“Sometimes they leave the family Bible without any money to
take care of it!”
While other segments of the humanities — art, music,
literature, etc. — may be seen by modern audiences as more
current, or more significant, the importance of preserving and
celebrating history has always been in question. “The challenge
is to make history relevant today, and that’s what we’re trying
to do,” Beth said. “We’re trying to save this building [the former
Gardner Museum] and we’re trying to make our history relevant
to today’s citizens.” We then discussed ways in which one might
accomplish that goal. “It has to be vibrant,” Beth believes, “and
it has to be interesting, and it has to be a place where you can
make memories. It has to become a part of your life.”
Beth went further by explaining that museums like the Hannibal History Museum and Quincy History Museum are the keepers
of the stories that give a community a sense of who they are. She
recalled the parable of giving a man a fish versus teaching a man
to fish. “But I think the third thing is to teach him he is a fisherman. Food feeds your body, but your history and the sense of who
you are feeds your spirit in a way that’s really important.
“It’s up to us to gather those stories and then to dispense
them again,” Beth explained, “so that everyone knows who they
are, so that we know who we are. Communities that have a sense
of who they are thrive. You must understand where you came
from to really understand who you are.”
Today, Hannibal and Quincy have a lot in common. Throughout the 20th century, industry in the region has waned. Health
care providers — Blessing Hospital in Quincy, and Hannibal
Regional Hospital — have grown to become major employers
in the two towns. Each has a thriving art community. Each has
wonderful architecture that it struggles to preserve. And, each
has a major asset in its history.
Heritage tourism continues to grow across the nation and is
an important economic component for areas with historic significance. Mark Twain and Abraham Lincoln are arguably two of
the most important American icons in our nation’s history, and
their ties to Hannibal and Quincy, respectively, are invaluable to
the region’s economy. As visitors travel here from Springfield after visiting the wonderful Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
and Museum, perhaps they might stop in the Quincy History
Museum to learn about the Lincoln-Douglas debates — but are
unaware that just 20 miles away, they can also visit the Mark
Twain Boyhood Home & Museum, Molly Brown’s Birthplace
and Museum, the Huck Finn Freedom Center, and the Hannibal
History Museum. Likewise, visitors to Hannibal coming because
of Twain may be unacquainted with the amazing architecture
and history to be found just across the river in Quincy. Crosspromotion of the two cities and their remarkable history could
only provide a positive outcome for both. n
Ken and Lisa Marks are the founders of the Hannibal History Museum located at 200
North Main Street in downtown Hannibal. The Hannibal History Museum, a 501(c)
(3) non-profit Missouri corporation, offers free admission to all visitors but gratefully
accepts donations to cover operational expenses. Coincidentally, Lisa Marks is a
descendant of John Adams and John Quincy Adams.
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Amos Stillwell Revisited
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n the November 2014 issue of Hannibal Magazine we shared
the story of the life, death, and legacy of Amos J. Stillwell
(1828–1888). His great-great granddaughter, Beth Anderson,
came to visit the Hannibal History Museum in October and
brought Amos’ Wooten desk and other artifacts to display as
part of the Victorian Parlor exhibit in the museum.
During Beth’s visit, she shared with us family photographs
that she had brought with her that dated back into the mid1800s. We were particularly interested in a Carte De Visite that
was taken circa 1880 of Fanny Stillwell, Amos’s second wife. She
and Dr. Joseph C. Hearne were indicted for the murder of Amos
Stillwell and later acquitted. The photograph in Beth’s possession was the only one we’d ever seen of Fanny.
At the time, we asked Beth if she perhaps also had a photograph of Amos. The only image that survives was a hand-drawn
likeness of Amos that was published during the murder trial in
1895. Beth told us that she believed she did have a photograph but
would have to look for it upon her return to her home in the upper
peninsula of Michigan.
We were delighted to
receive an email from Beth
last month with the news
that she had, in fact, located
the photograph of Amos. In her
email, Beth explained, “There’s a
handwritten note (in my father’s writing)
on the back of the framing material saying the picture was taken
approx [sic] 1880 — which would make him 60 in the photo. He
looks younger than that to me…”
Upon examination of his clothing, particularly the lapel of
his jacket and his necktie, it is likely that this photo dates to
circa 1860, which would have made Amos 32 years old when the
photograph was taken.
This is the only known photograph of Amos J. Stillwell, and
while the Stillwell descendants enjoy the original, the digital
image is now a treasured item in the archives of the Hannibal
History Museum. We are grateful to Beth Anderson for sharing
the photograph and information about her family history. n
Learn more on February 10
by Robin Doyle
annibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary is organizing a special trip, Discover Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria, from leading tour operator Collette Vacations. Journey
through spectacular mountain scenery and picturesque cities, as you experience
the enchanting Alpine cultures of Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria.
Interested travelers can learn more about the tour by attending a free informational
presentation from Sonia Lynn Smith, a local Collette district sales manager. Two presentation times are scheduled on February 10th, one at 3:30 pm and one at 5:00 pm in Conference
Room A/B, located just inside the main entrance of Hannibal Regional Hospital.
The Discover Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria tour departs on October 28, 2015
for 10 days. Spend four nights each in the UNESCO world heritage city of Bern and the
charming Alpine city of Innsbruck. Walk the halls of the 13th-century Chateau de Chillon, a
princely residence on the shores of Lake Geneva. Ride the legendary GoldenPass Panoramic
Train from Montreux to the Alpine ski resort, Gstaad. Explore Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise
on the Lake.” Visit Mozart’s birthplace and the Mirabell Gardens, featured in the classic film
The Sound of Music, during your time in Salzburg. See the fairy-tale castle, Neuschwanstein.
Visit Oberammergau, a picture-perfect traditional German Alpine village. Sample
traditional regional cuisine, including cheese fondue and schnitzel, at some of the oldest
and most famous restaurants in Europe.
For more information about the Discover Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria tour, or to
RSVP for the meeting, please contact Alicia Rollins at 573-248-5272. n
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Fishing – It’s Easy to Get Hooked!
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esearch shows that one of the
biggest obstacles to trying a new
activity is lack of knowledge. The
Missouri Department of Conservation’s
(MDC) Discover Nature – Fishing program aims to help families and youths
overcome that obstacle by empowering
them with all the knowledge they need
to discover a lifelong activity.
For more than a million anglers,
conservation makes Missouri a great
place to fish. Across Missouri, fishing
generates $665 million in local economic benefits each year.
“As our society has changed, there
are more activities that take up people’s
time. We want to introduce young
people to something they may not have
done, and remind adults that fishing
is a great way to spend family time,
relieve stress, and enjoy the outdoors,”
by Joanie Straub
said MDC Fisheries Management
biologist Travis Moore. “We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about fishing and willing to share
that passion with others.”
The MDC Discover Nature –
Fishing program is based on studies
showing that a single exposure to an
activity is rarely enough to make a
lasting impression. It requires multiple contacts with that activity to
get someone to stick with it. The program consists of four progressive lessons that move newcomers through
all the basics of the sport, and onto a
path of fishing independence.
“Instead of being a one-time, get
in/get out experience, this program
is set up with four different opportunities for a family to get out and
catch fish, learn different aspects
of fishing, and ultimately acquire a lifestyle,” Moore explained.
The classes are free and all fishing
gear needed is provided. Each class runs
two hours. After a classroom type lesson taught by trained Discover Nature
– Fishing volunteers, participants then
spend an hour or more fishing, putting
what they’ve learned into practice.
In order to meet the demands of the
Discover Nature – Fishing program,
MDC is recruiting volunteer instructors
to teach anglers of all ages how to fish
for a variety of fish species and how to
use different types of fishing equipment.
Through the program, MDC will work
with the volunteer instructors to host
a variety of Discover Nature – Fishing
events in their community.
Volunteers must attend the entire
workshop and pass a background check
before becoming an instructor. “We
encourage anyone interested in being an
instructor to stop by the MDC Hannibal
office or give us a call at 573-248-2530,”
said Moore. n
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Interested? Call 573-248-2530.
Or visit the MDC Hannibal office,
8965 Highway 36, Suite 1, Hannibal.
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A
cariacature map of Hannibal,
Missouri will be created by
America’s Hometown Maps.
What is it? A cartoon-style,
poster-sized map of Hannibal
businesses and destinations to be
circulated throughout the region
this summer.
How to participate? Contact Tracy
Rademan at [email protected] or (573) 221-5121, or visit
http://americashometownmaps.weebly.com.
Hannibal Cannibal Seeks Artists
By Angie Wilcoxson, Race Director
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very year during National Tom Sawyer Days, Hannibal Regional Hospital
Foundation sponsors the Hannibal
Cannibal; a 5/10/15k run and 5k walk. This
year, the Foundation will once again give
local artists the opportunity to design the
Hannibal Cannibal
logo and the children’s
Fun Run logo. The
Cutline: Race Director Angie Wilcoxson and 2014
winning Cannibal
Cannibal Logo Contest winner Janice Todd
logo will be displayed
on the runner t-shirts, volunteer t-shirts, stage backdrop, and
all marketing materials, including newspaper, magazine, and
at Admiral Coontz
television ads, and entry packets. The winning Fun Run logo will
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be on all of the children’s t-shirts and the volunteer shirts. Over
the last three years we have averaged over 1,900 participants,
representing more than 30 states and several foreign countries.
The winning logo could possibly be seen worldwide!
The 2015 Hannibal Cannibal will be held Saturday, July 4 at
7:00 am and will mark the 20th anniversary of the race. The race
is so named because of Lover’s Leap, nicknamed “The Cannibal,”
which all participants are required to conquer. This year’s race
will benefit the Foundation’s Legacy Campaign, which is raising
funds for the Foundation’s endowment. This endowment is a key
resource for funding important projects and services in the future.
Contest entries must be received by February 15, 2015. The
winners will be announced March 1 and recognized during the
awards ceremony of the race with a trophy, $50 Hannibal Chamber of Commerce gift certificate, free entry into the race, and a
free race t-shirt.
For a full list of design requirements, please visit the Hannibal Cannibal website, www.hannibalcannibal.com or contact
Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation at 573-629-3577. n
March 5–April 9
Volunteer to help teach kids and families to fish.
We need experienced anglers to help kids and families
learn to fish through our free Discover Nature —
Fishing Program. The program’s goal is to help
beginners gain the skills and confidence to go fishing
on their own.
by Tracy Rademan
Thursdays
Discover Nature - Fishing
If you love sharing your passion for fishing with others,
we’ve got a great volunteer opportunity for you!
Get on the Map!
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blankets and important documents or
information you may need.
• Fill the vehicle’s gas tank and clean
the lights and windows to help you see.
• Find out what disasters may occur
where you are traveling and pay attention
to the weather forecast. Before you leave,
let someone know where you are going, the
route you plan to take, and when you expect
to get there. If your car gets stuck, help can
be sent along your predetermined route.
• If you have to drive, make sure everyone has their seat belts on and give your
full attention to the road. Avoid distractions such as cell phones.
• Don’t follow other vehicles too
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• Don’t use cruise control when driving
in winter weather.
• Don’t pass snow plows.
• Know that ramps, bridges, and overpasses will freeze before roadways.
• If stranded, avoid running your
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like lights or the radio without the engine
running so the battery doesn’t conk out.
• If you can, move your vehicle off the
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U.S. News & World Report’s Best Diets of 2015
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by Sara Reuschel
A
program offered by Quincy Medical
Group and created by HMR Weight
Management Services (HMR) has
been named the number two Best WeightLoss Diet in U.S. News & World Reports’
Best Diets of 2015. The ranking was based
on both short- and long-term weight-loss
ratings of the HMR Program.
HMR’s programs focus on integrating
diet, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle
skills through weekly coaching. This is the
first time that HMR’s diet program has
been included in the annual rankings list.
HMR was evaluated against 34 other diets
in categories including easiness to follow,
ability to produce short- and long-term
weight loss, nutritional completeness,
safety, and potential to prevent and manage diabetes and heart disease.
During the ranking process, reporters and editors from U.S. News & World
Report created in-depth profiles of each
diet, and a panel of nationally recognized
experts on diet, nutrition, obesity, food
psychology, diabetes, and heart disease
rated the diets and their effectiveness.
Quincy Medical Group has offered the
HMR program for five years to community
members who are interested in losing weight.
“We are pleased that HMR’s weight-loss
program, which we offer at QMG, has been
recognized by U.S. News & World Report
as one of the most effective diets for weight
loss,” says Hannah McNeff, senior director,
Organized Systems of Care. “The program
is effective at helping our patients achieve
weight loss, which can result in improvement in risk factors for the development of
conditions such as diabetes and high blood
pressure. The weight loss may also lead
to a decrease in the need for medications
for some individuals who have developed
these conditions.”
The HMR program is available in hospitals and medical centers or can be used
by participants at home. Studies have
demonstrated the effectiveness of the
HMR program in supporting weight loss.
Research shows 47 lbs. average weight
loss for a mix of HMR Decision-Free® and
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Healthy Solutions® clinic patients with a
BMI of 40 or greater who completed the
program for at least 12 weeks.
For more information on HMR’s inclusion
in the Best Diets ranking, please visit www.
usnews.com/bestdiets or join the conversation on Twitter using the #BestDiets hashtag.
To learn more about the HMR program, call 217-277-4002, or visit www.
quincymedgroup.com/HMR. n
QMG Vein Center Offers Treatment for Varicose Veinsby Sara Reuschel
T
reatment for varicose veins is
quick, relatively painless, and
available at the Quincy Medical
Group Vein Center. The Venefit® procedure treats venous insufficiency which
is the underlying cause of varicose veins.
This new and innovative, minimally invasive procedure is a solution to leg pain
and varicose veins.
“Individuals with varicose veins typically think they are simply a cosmetic
inconvenience and don’t realize there is
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a medical issue at the root of the problem,” said Dr. Christian Zwick, Vascular
Surgeon at Quincy Medical Group. “This
procedure allows us to remedy both
issues at once.”
Dr. Zwick and colleague Dr. Timothy
Smith have 40 years combined experience in vascular surgery and are experts
in the treatment of vein disease. The
Venefit® procedure is minimally invasive
and many times is covered by insurance.
It carries a 90 percent success rate, leaves
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no scars, and has patients back into their
normal routine within a few days.
More than 30 million people in the
United States suffer from symptomatic
venous insufficiency. The condition progressively damages the valves of the saphenous vein. Symptoms include varicose
veins; burning or itching of the skin; color
and texture changes of the skin; aching,
tired, or weak legs after long periods of
standing or sitting; swollen legs and/or
ankles; and poorly-healing wounds. n
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HEALTH & FITNESS
My Heart Nearly Killed Me
by Robin Doyle
W
hen Clinton Miller had a sore throat, he stopped in Express Care to see about
quick treatment. Express Care is a fast, easy option for patients looking for
exceptional care on a walk-in basis.
Not having a primary care physician, Clinton chose the convenient option of Express
Care for something he thought was a minor illness. Luckily for him, the skilled nurse
practitioners at Express Care detected a heart murmur and urged Clinton to follow up
with a cardiologist at Hannibal Regional Medical Group.
“The persistence and concern of the Hannibal Regional Nurse Practitioners at Express Care saved my life,” says Clinton.
At just 33, Clinton was married with a two-year-old daughter. He wasn’t expecting
to be diagnosed with aortic valve stenosis, a narrowing of the heart’s aortic valve, which
can obstruct blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body.
Following emergent open-heart surgery to replace his aortic valve, Clinton is now
healthy and out of danger.
“I am a dad, son, grandson, brother, uncle,” Clinton says. “Because of the skills and
attention to detail the providers in Express Care had, I will hopefully have many more
years to spend with my family.”
Express Care provides treatment for minor illnesses for those without a primary care
doctor, but may also help catch more serious conditions that might otherwise go undetected
and untreated. When more serious concerns are found, Express Care, as part of Hannibal Regional Medical Group, can quickly and easily connect patients to more specialized treatment.
“I am young and relatively healthy,” Clinton says. “I would have never dreamed of
randomly making an appointment with a cardiologist had it not been for the nurse
practitioners at Express Care.” n
Bridge the Gap Training Program to Kick Off
January 28
F
or those who aren’t quite ready to
lace up their sneakers and walk
or run a 5k or half marathon,
the Bridge the Gap to Health Training
Program is here to help. The program is
catered to individuals of all skill and age
levels. Kickoff for the training program
will be January 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Quincy Kroc Center. This event will give
participants and those wanting to learn
more about the program insight into
what’s involved and included.
Led by healthcare professionals
whose emphasis is on athletic training and wellness, the half marathon
training is a 15-week program and
begins February 7. The 5k training is a
nine-week program and begins March
21. Each program features a group run/walk held on Saturday
mornings at 8:30 am starting at the Hy-Vee on Harrison. The
program also includes a comprehensive training schedule,
supplemental training opportunities, and professional support.
This year marks the 15th year for the
Bridge the Gap to Health race, which
raises money for the Quincy Catholic
Charities’ MedAssist Program. This year’s
race will be held on May 16 and will feature a 5k Leisure Walk, 5k run, 10k run/
walk, half marathon run/walk, and Kid’s
Fun Run.
To register, participants can print and
return the registration form from www.
bridgethegaptohealth.com or register
online at www.raceroster.com/4378. The
cost for the 5k training program is $30.
If participants register for the training
program and the race together the price
of the training program drops to $20. The
cost for the half marathon training program is $50. If participants register for
the training program and race together the price of the training
program drops to $35.
For more information, contact Sara Reuschel, Bridge the Gap
to Health Race Coordinator, at 217-222-6550 ext. 6458. n
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A
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results for our patients who need specialized diagnostic testing.
In nuclear medicine, doctors use a
special diagnostic test that shows the
function of different systems in the body.
“Previously, we could only get images
that showed function, but now we’re able
to combine that with anatomy,” explains
Dr. Hassien, medical director of radiology.
“Now, it gives us a clearer picture of what disease processes are
going on inside a patient.”
“What’s unique about this technology is that this system allows us to perform nuclear medicine and CT independently, as
well as providing the fused images that incorporate both,” says
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“The radiopharmaceutical medicine has a very small amount
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moves around them, taking pictures at the same time.
“Then, using the computer, we’re able to get fused images
where the CT part and the nuclear medicine part are combined,
and that’s where the big benefit is,” says Dr. Hassien. “That
means patients who need a cardiac workup will get a clearer image of the heart and its performance.
Another example is a patient suffering from a parathyroid
tumor. Dr. Hassien says this will provide a clear picture and
pinpoint where the abnormal tumor is located.
Orthopedics is another area where this new technology will
provide better patient outcomes. It will allow a nuclear medicine bone scan that can pinpoint and see disease processes in
the bone.
SPECT CT is the current standard of care for nuclear medicine imaging, according to the American College of Radiology.
“This technology has been around for several years, but it’s
only been available at larger care centers in some of the bigger
cities,” explains Dr. Hassien. “We’re the only one offering this in
our area now.”
These scans are much faster, compared to the older cameras
for nuclear medicine. This means faster exams could lead to better patient comfort and better outcomes overall.
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HEALTH & FITNESS
New Calcium Scoring Test Helps Identify Risk of Heart Attack
by Robin Doyle
E
ven if you currently don’t have symptoms of heart disease, you may still
worry about the likelihood of having
a heart attack, especially if you have one or
more risk factors. A calcium scoring screening is a non-invasive, easy way to determine if
you have calcified, or hardened, plaque in the
coronary (heart) arteries, putting you at risk
for heart disease and heart attack.
Your coronary arteries supply blood to
your heart. Normally, the arteries do not contain calcium. The
calcium scoring screening uses a CT (computed tomography)
scan, a type of x-ray, to take pictures of the heart in thin sections
and shows information about the location and extent of any
calcified plaque. This information is recorded in a computer and
can be saved for more study or printed out as photographs.
The actual scan takes only moments, but
can help you and your doctor make decisions about how to lower your risk for heart
disease, heart attack and stroke. Risk factors
include:
• High blood cholesterol levels
• A family history of heart attacks
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Cigarette smoking
• Being overweight or obese
• Physical inactivity
Your doctor will not likely recommend this test if you are a
man younger than 40 or a woman younger than 50.
If you decide to have the test, do not smoke, eat or drink
anything that has caffeine for about four hours before your test.
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treatment close to home. Newly installed technology delivers precise
treatment in as little as a few minutes. Advanced radiation treatment
is available to cancer patients in Northeast Missouri, thanks to the
James E. Cary Cancer Center’s multi-million dollar investment in
facilities and equipment, which includes the Elekta InfinityTM linear
accelerator, an image-guided radiation therapy system.
JECCC director Robert Hess explains that faster, more accurate, more convenient treatments help all patients, but especially
those who are uncomfortable, claustrophobic, or who need to be
immobilized during treatment. He says the Center also now offers
stereotactic radiobodysurgery, which delivers higher doses of radiation over a shorter length of time. “Patients don’t need as many
treatments and this type of radiation therapy has proven to be very
effective,” Hess says.
With the Elekta Infinity linear accelerator, two-, three- and fourdimensional X-ray images improve visualization, including imaging
of soft tissues, to improve accuracy. Better imaging, along with more
control over treatment variables such as angle, speed, and dose rate
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You may need to change into a gown or you may be able to wear
comfortable clothes that do not have zippers or snaps. During the
test, you will lie on a table connected to the CT scanner, which
is a large, doughnut shaped machine. Small metal discs called
electrodes will be put on your chest. These electrodes have wires
that connect to an EKG (electrocardiogram) machine that records
the electrical activity of your heart on paper. The EKG records
when your heart is in the resting stage, which is the best time for
the CT scans to be taken.You may hear clicking or buzzing sounds
as the table and scanner move, while the pictures are taken. It is
important to hold still while the pictures are taken.
Your specific results will be shared with your doctor, who will
talk to you about your calcium score. The score can range from
0 to more than 400. A low calcium score means that your chance
of having a heart attack over the next few years is very low. A
score more than 100 means that you are likely to have heart
disease. The higher your score, the greater your risk of having a
heart attack. Depending on your specific results, you may need
to have follow-up tests. Talk to your doctor about the next step.
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to more personalized treatment for each patient.
Getting this kind of advanced treatment close to home helps
patients physically, emotionally, and financially. “When you’re
not feeling well you don’t want to drive 100 miles each way for
treatment five days a week. Many patients are still working during treatment, so it’s much easier to miss a few minutes of work
for treatment, rather than an entire day,” says Hess.
Hess is proud that Hannibal Regional Hospital made the
commitment to bring this kind of treatment technology to the
area. He says this proves how dedicated Hannibal and The James
E. Cary Cancer Center are to providing the latest in cancer treatment — right here in our community.
Bringing the Elekta Infinity image-guided radiation therapy
system to Hannibal was only part of the investment in the Center and the community. The newly installed equipment takes up
more space than the JECCC had available, so a new addition to
the Center’s building was required to accommodate it. Community members who supported the Hannibal Regional Hospital
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“Cancer patients are learning they don’t have to leave town to
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home — from highly qualified staff — in the James E. Cary Cancer
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Highlights
Cirque du Chili
February 21
H
annibal, Missouri–Golden Eagle Distributing presents
the 32nd Annual Budweiser/Bud Light Chili Cook-Off,
February 21 at the Admiral Coontz Armory, from 11:00 am
to 6:00 pm. The 2015 theme for the chili cook-off is “Cirque Du
Chili,” and theatrical circus duo Mango and Dango (San Diego, CA),
will be performing throughout the event
with acro-stilting, stilt characters,
acrobatic partner dancing, chair stacking, aerial
performance, juggling,
hoop dance, mime, and
much more!
Up to 25 restaurants,
nonprofit organizations,
and individuals will compete
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place $1,000, 2nd place $500, 3rd place
$250). Entry fee is $25 and the deadline to enter your team is
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February 4, or when the 25th entry form is received. Additional
cash prizes will be awarded to registered teams for “best costume” for the 2015 theme (1st place $250, 2nd place $150).
Proceeds will benefit the Great River Honor Flight.
The Hannibal Jaycees will be handling domestic and craft
beer sales, and the Centennial Circle of Kings Daughters will be
selling coffee, sodas, and additional food items.
The Admiral Coontz Armory is located at 301 Warren Barrett
Drive. Doors open at 11:00 am to the public and sampling begins at
12:00 pm. The event ends at 7:00pm. Entry fee is $5 (must be 21 years
old to enter).
For questions contact Golden Eagle Distributing, Cathie
Whelan at 573-221-0908 between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
About the charity
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area (similar to the coverage area served by WGEM). The Honor
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taken care of for the past 28 years, especially the WWII vets.
The local hub was started on Veterans Day 2009. Their first flight
was on April 13, 2010. Since then, 28 missions have been taken. It began by taking WWII veterans to DC on a one-day flight to visit the memorials in the capitol at no cost to them, thanks to the generosity of
individuals, groups, and businesses who donated funds or who put on
events like Cirque du Chili. Since then, the program has expanded to
include veterans who served in Korea and Vietnam. A typical mission
takes a total of 56 passengers, usually 30 to 35 veterans (depending on
their mobility), with the rest of the group made of “guardians” whose
task is to take care of the veterans while on the trip. With the exception of the first year, wich included 4 trips, six trips are scheduled each
year, usually in April, May, June, late August, September, and October.
The trips are alternated between departure points in Quincy and
Hannibal. The groups take a bus to Lambert Airport in St. Louis, then
fly to Baltimore, take a bus to Washington, DC, visit the memorials,
and then fly back from Washington Reagan to St. Louis and the return
bus trip to the departure point.
The trip includes visits to the WWII Memorial as well as the Korea, Vietnam, Lincoln, Iwo Jima, Air Force memorials, plus viewing
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ancer has touched all of our lives in some way. You
can show your support of people engaged in the
battle against this disease at the Pretty in Pink fundraiser coming up March 28 at the American Legion Hall
in Hannibal. The party starts at 5:30 pm with a social,
followed by dinner, a silent auction, and a dance.
The proceeds from this fundraiser will be split between the Pinkie Pals Breast Cancer Support Group and
Sarah’s Place. Sarah’s Place is a ministry of the First
Christian Church in Hannibal. It’s named in honor of
Sarah Roth, who fought breast cancer for 13 years until
her death in 2012.
Sarah’s Place opened two years ago as a hospice
house. Just recently, it expanded its mission and is
now a hospitality house for patients and families of any
faith. It has been used by families who need a place to
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Hannibal Parks & Recreation Events
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Special Olympics Exhibition games
Indoor Walking
7:30 p.m January 20 at Hannibal High School Korf gymnasium.
Halftime of boys basketball game.
Admiral Coontz Recreation Center is open for walkers
7:30 am–5:00 pm Monday through Friday. 12 laps equal 1 mile.
4:30 pm January 24 at Hannibal LaGrange University Mabee
Toddler Tuesdays
Sports Complex. Halftime of men’s basketball game. Polar
Plunge signup available.
9:00–11:00 am Tuesdays at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center.
Chart Teen Health Fair
This is not a babysitting service. Each adult is allowed to bring
no more than four children and must sign in with attendant.
11:00 am–2:00 pm February 7 at Admiral Coontz Recreation
Pickleball Play
Center. More than 30 booths, music, prizes and food.
Pickleball courts are available weekdays at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Courts are up Mondays noon to 5:30 pm unless
not being used. See attendant if courts aren’t set up ( free).
Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament
10:00 am February 14 at Huckleberry Park Disc Golf Course.
Registration begins 9:00 am. Participants will play 2 rounds.
Proceeds donated to Buddy Pack Program.
Job Fair
5:00–7:00 pm Monday, February 23 at Admiral Coontz Recreation
Center. Find out about seasonal positions at HPR’s parks and facilities, such as the Hannibal Aquatic Center and Ramp Park.
Polar Plunge
2:00 pm February 28 at Hannibal Marina. Sponsors and plungers
needed to needed to raise money for Special Olympics. Warming
tent available. Only Missouri plunge in the Mississippi River.
Pickleball League
Thursdays, March 5 through April 9 at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. $35 per team, doubles only, must be registered by
February 20.
Senior Expo
11:00 am–2:00 pm April 16 at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Vendors register by calling 573-221-3892 ext. 247.
Color in Motion for Kids in Motion
5K Fun Run/Walk in Riverview Park, 9:00 am Saturday, April 25,
to benefit the Kids in Motion program. Register by April 10 to be
guaranteed a t-shirt.
Snowman Contest
Categories are Biggest, Most Hannibal Spirit and Most Creative
Build a snowman in your yard or in one of Hannibal’s 25
parks and take a photo of it for judging. Email submissions to
[email protected] by March 16.
Indoor Activities
Games, puzzles and Imagination Playground blocks for allinclusive indoor play for adults and children. In Play Without
Boundaries Sensory Room. Pickleball, basketball and other
games in the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center gymnasium.
7:30 am–5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
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Senior Adult Dances
Noon to 3:00 pm Wednesdays at Admiral Coontz Recreation
Center. Music provided by Uptown Strings.
Indoor Archery
6:30–9:00 pm Wednesdays until March 4 at the Admiral Coontz
Recreation Center. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by
adult.
30th Annual Mark Twain Toy Show
February 20–22by Dan Gard
T
his year marks the 30th Annual Mark Twain Toy Show, held
February 20th through the 22nd! The show is located in the
Town & Country Inn and Suites in Quincy, IL just behind The
Home Depot store. It starts on Friday the 20th at 4:00 pm and goes
until 9:00 pm. On Saturday, the event opens at 9:00 am and goes
until 5:00 pm. The show runs from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm on Sunday.
Collectibles: The Mark Twain Toy Show is one of the finest
toy shows in the Midwest as it showcases collectible toys related
to agriculture, construction, transportation, trains, and motorsports. The various items you will find at the show include diecast collectibles, scale models, hand-built custom equipment,
pedal tractors, vintage memorabilia, and apparel. Collectibles
new and old, ranging from Hot Wheels to Tonka to Ertl to scale
models, will be on hand in the hotel’s lobby, ball room, and in
the first and second floor hotel rooms. Every kind of farm tractor, implement, heavy construction equipment, fire truck, semi
truck, circle-track car, and pulling tractor can be found in one
place this weekend.
Memorabilia: There will also be vendors that showcase
quality hand-made crafts, children’s puzzles and games, vintage
signs, magazines, autographs, equipment literature, and agricultural related artwork. You’ll see thousands of toys and collectible items on exhibit throughout the weekend.
NEW! Farm Displays: Several miniature farm displays will be
on display Saturday. Your votes will decide the People’s Choice
Award for your favorite display. Countless hours are spent designing and building the detailed farm replicas in both the Youth
Division and Adult Division.
NEW! Stomper Pull: We plan to host a 4x4 Stomper Pull
for the kids…and the big kids. Feel free to bring your vintage
Schaper Stompers to show off or to hook to the pulling sled.
There’s something for everyone in the family at the 30th
Annual Mark Twain Toy Show! Food and beverages are available
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Shooter’s Education
6:30–9:00 pm Thursdays through February 26 at Admiral
Coontz Recreation Center. Free firearm safety awareness program for children ages 8–16.
Scavenger Hunts
Central Park, Nipper Park, Lighthouse Trail and Huckleberry
Park. Clues at HPR office at City Hall, 320 Broadway; and HVCB
office, 505 N Third St. Prizes from Big Muddy BBQ, Chocolaterie
Stam, Paddlewheel Popcorn and Logue’s Restaurant.
30th Annual
Table Vendors
Room Trading
Raffles
Door Prizes
Lunch Available
Farm Toys
Trucks
Construction
Collectibles
Scale Replicas
Pedal Tractors
Trains
Over 60 Vendors
Disc Golf
Huckleberry Park 18-hole course is open during daytime hours.
Discs are for sale at the Ramp Park but Frisbees can be used just
as easily.
Ramp Park
Open noon to dark weekends during March in Huckleberry Park.
The Ramp Park is for roller skates, roller blades, skateboards,
bicycles and scooters.
Dog Park
The Dempsey Dog Park at Sixth and Ely Streets has separate areas for small and large dogs. Open every day from dawn to dusk.
Shelter rentals
Park shelter rentals are available starting March 1.
Friday, February 20th • 4PM–9PM
Saturday, February 21st • 9AM–5PM
Sunday February 22nd • 9AM–2PM
$4.00 Admission Each Day
Children 12 & Under – FREE!
town & country inn and Suites
Quincy, IL
110 North 54th Street (just behind Home Depot)
Visit our website at
www.marktwaintoyshow.com
Show Information: Dan & Jaime Gard • 573-769-7302 • [email protected]
Room Reservations for non-show participants: Country Inn & Suites, Quincy IL 855-214-0400
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HIGHLIGHTS
I
by Melissa Cummins
n June 2013, the Becky Thatcher House reopened after undergoing extensive restoration,
with temporary exhibits focusing on the real life Laura Hawkins and the Tom and Becky
Program. The museum is looking forward to 2016 and the finalization of the “Becky” with
the completion of the permanent exhibits.
In support of this project, the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum is “All About
the Becky” this January with the museum’s 4th Annual Trivia Night and Dolls for Becky.
Both events will help fund the permanent exhibits to be housed inside the home. Once
completed, the Becky Thatcher House will be the only museum in Hannibal dedicated to
childhood during the 1840s through the 1850s. Visitors will learn about how class, race, and
gender affected children’s lives, seen through the experiences of the fictional characters
Tom, Becky, Huck, and Jim.
It’s “All About the Becky” this January at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum!
4th Annual Trivia Night
Friday, January 30 at 7:00 pm
Twain said it best when he wrote, “Laughter
without a tinge of philosophy is but a sneeze
of humor. Genuine humor is replete with
wisdom.”
Join the Mark Twain Museum for an
evening of fun, friends, and facts at the
4th Annual Trivia Night Event to support
the Becky Thatcher House. Doors open at
6:00 pm at the Mark Twain Museum Gallery,
120 N. Main Street, with rounds of trivia
beginning at 7:00 pm.
Gather up your friends, brush up on your
trivia and join the museum for an enjoyable
evening with games, silent auction, bake
sale, mulligans and raffle.
To register your team, donate items to
the auction or sponsor the event call 573221-9010 ext. 404.
America s Hometown Bank
Local loan officers.
Hometown values.
Dolls for Becky
Fundraiser for the Becky Thatcher House
Limited Edition hand-made Annabelle dolls • Only nine dolls available
The Mark Twain Museum has a unique opportunity to help fund the new
exhibits for the Becky Thatcher House. In 2010, a portrait was commissioned by
Nora Creason and Don Metcalf to be painted of Mark Twain’s beloved “Becky
Thatcher.” Boston based artist Nick Kosciuk was tasked with creating the painting and finding the model for his work. On a trip to Hannibal that year, Nick
met Hannibal’s then-current Becky, Paige Cummins, and chose her as his muse
for the painting. Work on the portrait soon began.
Kosciuk was drawn to the hand-made doll that Cummins carried in her Becky
bag that she had named Annabelle and decided to include the doll in the portrait.
After the portrait was unveiled in 2011, Cummins made 10 more dolls to
replicate Annabelle and donated them to the Mark Twain Museum in hopes
the museum could use the dolls to raise funds for the Becky Thatcher House,
where the “Becky” portrait is currently displayed. Each doll is numbered and
signed by Becky, Paige Cummins.
2015 will be the fifth anniversary of the portrait’s initial creation, and the
museum has nine of the original dolls available for purchase (one doll was
gifted to the artist). The dolls are available for $250 each, with all proceeds
from the sale of the dolls funding the permanent exhibits to be housed in the
Becky Thatcher house. When completed, the Becky will be the only museum
dedicated to children in Hannibal.
To purchase one of the limited edition dolls or make a donation to the
Becky Thatcher House, contact the museum at 573-221-9010 extension 405. n
Find Your Treasure in Hannibal!
Aunt Polly’s Treasures LLC
Small antiques and collectibles
Lydia’s Cabinet
of Curiosities
Unique items of curiosity,
antiques, oil paintings
223 N Main Street
505 Broadway
573-221-6424
877-221-6424
www.bankfm.com
213 Hill Street
573-221-1496
www.auntpollystreasures.com
www.facebook.com/
auntpollystreasures
Main Street 101
Upscale/Resale
Shop antiques, primitives
and home decor
Savannah’s
Shop antiques, primitives
and home decor
101 N Main Street
573-221-4803
www.facebook/
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114 N Main Street
573-221-4800
www.facebook/Savannah’s
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Hannibal Arts
HIGHLIGHTS
Jaimee Paul – Standards Songbook
Friday, February 20 • 7:30 pm
Roland Fine Arts Center, HLGU Campus
Without a season ticket, tickets for the concert are
$20 for adults and $5 for students. Single ticket
sales will be available at the door prior to the
concert.
www.jaimeepaul.com
Sponsored by: George H. Riedel Private Foundation and the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
William Jackson Recital
Piano and Vocals
Sunday, February 22 • 2:00 pm
Hannibal Arts Council,
105 South Main Street
FREE
Information: 573-221-6545
The Hannibal Arts Council will
celebrate Black History Month with a piano and vocal recital
featuring William Jackson. For the recital Jackson will perform
classical, jazz and spiritual pieces.
Hannibal Arts Council’s
First Friday Art Adventures
First Friday Art Adventures are an opportunity for kids ages
6 to 12 to create hands-on projects, nurture their creativity,
and make something that is cool and fun!
105 South Main Street
$10 per child ($5 HAC members)
Registration required. Call 573-221-6545
to join the fun and learn about each month’s projects.
Friday, February 6 • 4:00–6:00 pm
Close to my heart: Bottle Cap Locket
February 7–28
FORWARD AGAIN • A.R.T.C.
Coming April 2015!
Thursday, February 12 • 6:00 pm
Hannibal Arts Council
Friday, March 6 • 4:00–6:00 pm
Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S Main St
THEME PARTY FUNDRAISER
Motion notion: Windblown Watercolor
$15/$10 for HAC members
Reservations Requested by Wednesday, February 11
573-221-6545 or [email protected]
The evening will feature delicious homemade soups and decadent
desserts, followed by a live performance to warm the heart.
Watch for details in the April
issue, or contact the Hannibal
Arts Council at 573-221-6545.
PUTTING YOU IN CHARGE.
For a full 2014 Gallery Schedule visit
the Gallery page at hannibalarts.com
First two adventures of 2015!
CULTURAL CAFÉ: SHARE THE LOVE
New Theme, New Venue,
New Date, New Time!
EXHIBITS @ HAC
For a full 2015 First Friday Art Adventures schedule visit the
Kids Program page at hannibalarts.com.
Children will make a wearable treasure from bottle
caps, stamps and ribbon that will be a personal memento
for them to wear, or give as a gift.
Join us for a February fundraiser!
Hannibal Arts Council
105 South Main Street
Gallery Hours:
Monday/Wednesday–Friday
9am–5pm
Saturdays 11am–2pm
(573) 221-6545
www.hannibalarts.com
Children will create a watercolor work of art that
will be transformed into a swirly, curvy piece of op-art.
Sponsored by George H. Riedel Private Foundation and Missouri Arts Council
March 7–21
COZY CORNER
Lena Mitchell Munson Handknit Sweater Collection • Steve and
Linn Ayers Funky Mug Collection • The Photography Channel
TURNING THE CLOCKS
Opening Reception: Saturday,
February 7 • 5:00–7:00 pm
Evening Hours: Saturday, February 14 • 5:00–8:00 pm
(Second Saturday Gallery Night)
Turning the Clocks Forward Again is a traveling exhibit
from VSA Missouri featuring an anthology and an exhibition of artwork by Missouri writers and artists living with
disabilities. In addition, A.R.T.C. program participants
through Preferred Family Healthcare exhibit works which
are created through a philosophy of Achieving Recovery,
Resiliency & Responsibility Through Creativity (A.R.T.C.).
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 7 • 5:00–7:00 pm
Evening Hours: Saturday, March 14 • 5:00–8:00 pm
(Second Saturday Gallery Night)
Cozy Corner creates an environment of warmth and hospitality using art.
Enjoy over 100 hand-knit sweaters by the late Lena Mitchell Munson, sister
of local resident Jim Mitchell, a collection of one-of-a-kind pottery mugs collected over the years by Steve and Linn Ayers (along with a few vintage Ayers
Pottery mugs) and a unique photography viewing area including a comfy
chair, slippers, grandma’s afghan and a television to view a digital photography exhibit on the Hannibal Arts Council’s own The Photography Channel.
ATTN LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS: To submit work to be featured in The Photography Channel digital exhibit, please submit up to three of your favorite shots
Coming in 2015
Enhanced mobile banking.
New services. More convenience.
HNB Bank, n.a.
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hnbbanks.com
to [email protected] by Friday, February 27. Any subject matter is
acceptable…just keep it family-friendly.
Exhibits sponsored in part by: [maclogo-horiz]
March 28–29
50 Miles of Art
Studio and Gallery Tour
For more information go to
www.50MilesofArt.com
Visit and support regional artists and artisans in
their studios, galleries and specialty shops on Scenic
Route 79 in Hannibal, Louisiana and Clarksville.
Shop for unique and original works of art!
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HIGHLIGHTS
Hannibal Arts
Special Performance
“The Life and Times of Molly Brown”
Sunday, February 8 • 2:00 pm
Hannibal Arts Council, 105 South Main Street
Continued
Tickets are $15 at the door. For more information, contact the Hannibal
Arts Council at (573) 221-6545.
Historian Lisa Marks brings the “Unsinkable” Molly Brown to life in
this lively — yet historically authentic — performance. Hear stories from
Margaret Tobin Brown’s amazing life and learn the socioeconomic and
cultural factors that shaped Margaret during her childhood in Hannibal
and life during the Progressive Era of America, leading her to not only
become the heroine of the Titanic tragedy but also one of the most important human rights activists and social reformers of her generation.
Sponsored by the Hannibal Arts Council and James O’Donnell Funeral Home. All proceeds
benefit the Hannibal History Museum and Molly Brown Birthplace and Museum.
Second Saturday Gallery Night
Saturday, February 14 • 5:00–8:00 pm
Saturday, March 14 • 5:00–8:00 pm
Give yourself a treat, get out of the house and stroll Hannibal’s
beautiful Downtown galleries each Second Saturday — art, wine,
friends and special events — the perfect combination!
Rhinestones & Rodeo
February 7
Kate Dougherty
D
own Country is hosting the 4th Annual
Rhinestones & Rodeo Art Auction and
Dance on Saturday, February 7, at The
Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane in Quincy, IL. The
Rhinestones & Rodeo evening is an elegant and
fun-filled event, black tie preferred but not required.
The fundraiser begins at 6:00 pm and includes food
stations, a surprise special guest, door prizes, silent
auction items (night at the Ritz Carlton in St. Louis–
Club Level, an iPad, children’s playhouse, and more),
and a live art auction with artwork from local families of the differently-abled. The highest overall auction bidder will win a trail ride for two with a picnic
lunch designed to suit their specific riding needs.
The Nace Brothers Band, a popular band featuring blues, rock, swing and country and often playing
at Jimmy Buffet’s in Florida, will perform from 9:00 to
11:00 pm.
Tickets for the Rhinestones & Rodeo event are
$40.00 per person, and table reservations for tables
of eight are available. Tickets can be purchased online at www.upatdowncountry.com, over the phone
Thanking you in advance
All artwork created by individuals, families,
and friends of the differently abled.
All proceeds benefit training/education
on disabilities, positive awareness, and
“outside the box” learners.
Shuttle and Lodging Discounts
All artwork created by individuals, families, and
friends of the differently abled.
February
7, 2015
February 7, 2015
Doors
open
Doors
open5:30pm
5:30pm
6-7:15pm
InspirationalMusic
Music Mix
and
Mingle
6–7:15pm
Inspirational
Mix
and
Mingle
7:15-7:45pm speakers
7:15–7:45pm
Speakers
7:45pm-9pm Art Auction
7:45pm–9pm
Auction
9-11pm Nace Art
Brothers
Band
9–11pm Nace Brothers Band
Food Stations & Cash Bar Throughout Evening
Black Tie Preferred, Not Required
THE per
AMBIANCE
Fourty Dollars
person / $320 per table
Please respond by January 1st
5225 Kochs Lane
Quincy,
IL 62305
All proceeds benefit
training/education
on disabilities, positive
Down Country is a 501 C3 organization and donations are tax deductible.
awareness, and "outside the box" learners
Forty dollars per person / $320 per table
Anthony & Katherine Dougherty, Michael & Whitney Holliday, Clint Allen, Kim Triplett, Daren & Melinda Griesbaum, Stephanie Demien,
Down
Country is a 501 C3 organization and donations are tax deductible.
Alysha Barnett, Melissa Hoener, Keely Ragar, Craig King, Meghan Karr, Brad Kurz & Special Friends: Jeff & Lisa Neisen
Shuttle and Lodging Discounts
Town & Country Inn and Suites (217-214-0400) has special rates for anyone attending the Rhinestones & Rodeo
event who wishes to spend the night. Guest just need to ask for the Rhinestones & Rodeo Room Block.
A Shuttle will be available for guests to and from The Ambiance
A Shuttle will be available for guests
to and from The Ambiance.
Town & Country Inn and Suites
(217-214-0400) has special rates for anyone
attending the Rhinestones & Rodeo event who
wishes to spend the night. Guests should ask for the
Rhinestones & Rodeo room block.
www.upatdowncountry.com
[email protected]
217-617-3568
5028 CR 304 • Taylor, MO 63471
Board of Down Country
Anthony & Katherine Dougherty, Michael & Whitney Holliday,
Clint Allen, Kim Triplett, Daren & Melinda Griesbaum,
Stephanie Demien, Alysha Barnett, Melissa Hoener,
Keely Ragar, Craig King, Meghan Karr, Brad Kurz &
Special Friends: Jeff & Lisa Neisen
Order tickets online at www.upatdowncountry.com
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217-617-3568 • 5028 CR 304 Taylor, MO 63471
by calling 217-617-3568, or by mailing a check to Down County,
5028 County Road 304, Taylor, MO 63471. Checks should be
made payable to Down Country. Town & Country Inn & Suites
(217-214-0400) has special rates for anyone attending the
event. A shuttle will be provided back and forth throughout the
evening.
Down Country utilizes Down syndrome as the voice for
how every child learns. Founded by ten area families in 2011,
Down Country is a 501 c3 local nonprofit and unique to the
Tri-States. Down Country has no paid staff, and 99.5 cents of
every dollar raised last year went directly to its programs.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will help Down Country meet
its goals to promote positive awareness for individuals with
disabilities/exceptional abilities and to facilitate the educational/specialized training of teachers, therapists, administrators, doctors, nurses, support staff, families and rural residents
working with “outside the box” learners within the Tri-State
rural community. Down Country works to coordinate free
information for communities, teachers, families, and professionals through their website www.upatdowncountry and
Facebook/Upatdowncountry. Down Country is also the proud
creator of the I Care/iPad program which has supplied over 310
iPads to Tri-State area schools, teachers, and therapists.
For more information, please visit www.upatdowncountry.
com. You can also visit Down Country’s page on Facebook/
Upatdowncountry. n
“Caring and Sharing
Through Christ Our Lord
Since 1972”
Medicaid/Medicare Certi�ied
Skilled Facility & Independent Living Apartments
• Outpatient Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Speech Therapy
Retirement and Nursing Center
3170 Hwy 61, Hannibal, MO 63401
573-221-5533 • www.luthermanorhannibal.com
Discover Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria
presented by Collette Vacations and Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary
Tour departs October 28, 2015 • 10 Days • 8 Breakfasts • 4 Dinners
Highlights: Bern, Chateau de Chillon, Montreux, GoldenPass Panoramic Train, Gstaad,
Lucerne, Innsbruck, Austrian Alps, Salzburg, Mirabell Gardens, St. Peter’s Restaurant,
Bavaria, Oberammergau, Tyrolean Folklore Show
Interested travels can learn more about the tour by attending a free, informational presentation on
th
February 10 | 3:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.
Hannibal Regional Hospital Conference Room A/B
located just inside the main entrance of Hannibal Regional Hospital
For more information about the Discover Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria tour and to
RSVP for the presentation, please contact Alicia Rollins at 573-248-5272.
To see a complete trip itinerary visit hrhonline.org.
Hospital Auxiliary
hrhonline.org | 573.248.5272
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HIGHLIGHTS
January/February/March Best Bets
Sweetheart Swing Dinner & Dance
Raising Money for the Believe Campaign
February 13
EVENTS
by Sarah Dudley, Director-Development, Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation
O
n Friday, February 13th, Hannibal Regional Hospital
Foundation will be hosting the sixth annual Sweetheart
Swing Dinner and Dance to raise funds for the surgery
portion of the Believe Campaign. This portion of the Believe
Campaign is assisting in purchasing new equipment and
resources for the surgery department at Hannibal Regional
Healthcare System.
This year’s Sweetheart Swing Dinner and Dance will be held
at the Quality Inn in Hannibal, Missouri. The evening will begin
at 6:00 pm and include a delicious dinner, entertainment, and
dancing for a great cause.
Tickets for the Sweetheart Swing Dinner and Dance
are $50 per person or a table of eight for $300. For more
information, to purchase tickets, or to learn more about how
you can help with the Believe Campaign, go to hrhf.org or
call 573-629-3577. n
NOT
TO
MISS
Happy Hours, Specials & Events
All artwork created by individuals, families, and
Saturday,
February 7 at The Ambiance
friends of the differently abled.
Benefits Down Country
February
2015
See7,
page
28
Doors open 5:30pm
6-7:15pm Inspirational Music Mix and Mingle
7:15-7:45pm speakers
7:45pm-9pm Art Auction
9-11pmthe
Nace
Brothers History
Band
to benefit
Hannibal
Museum
5th Annual Trivia Night
Guests enjoying the 2014 Sweetheart Swing Dinner and
Dance hosted by Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation.
Friday, February 27 at The Great Room, 11th and Broadway
The fun begins at 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm
Ten rounds of general trivia categories (only one on history!)
Highest scoring team wins $100! Silent auction, fun games with prizes,
50/50, lots of free food, adult beverages available.
Tables of 8 are $100. Seating is limited so reserve your tables today!
Fourty Dollars per person / $320 per table
573-248-1819
www.HannibalHistoryMuseum.com.
Pleaseor
respond
by January 1st
Down Country is a 501 C3 organization and donations are tax deductible.
All proceeds benefit training/education on disabilities, positive
awareness, and "outside the box" learners
St. Patrick’s Day Irish Shindig
Don’t go
CRAZY
trying to nd a
house on
your own!
Call us at
Prestige Realty
573-221-8171
Hannibal History Museum, 200 North Main Street
Anthony & Katherine Dougherty, Michael & Whitney Holliday, Clint Allen, Kim Triplett, Daren & Melinda Griesbaum, Stephanie Demien,
Friday, March 13th at 7:00 pm
Alysha Barnett, Melissa Hoener, Keely Ragar, Craig King, Meghan Karr, Brad Kurz & Special Friends: Jeff & Lisa Neisen
Music by the Irish Rag
Tag Band, great Irish food, and adult beverages
Shuttle and Lodging Discounts
Town & Country Inn and Suites
(217-214-0400)
has a
special
ratesguest
for anyone
attending theby
Rhinestones & Rodeo
Limericks,
and
special
appearance
event who wishes to spend the night. Guest just need to ask for the Rhinestones & Rodeo Room Block.
Hannibal’s
own
Brown!
A Shuttle
will be available
for“Unsinkable”
guests to and fromMolly
The Ambiance
Recommended donation is $10 per person.
217-617-3568 •
CR 304 Taylor, MO 63471
573-248-1819
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www.HannibalHistoryMuseum.com
Cirque du Chili
February 21
32nd Annual Chili Cook-Off
See page 20 and ad on page 11
Bluff City Theater presents
30-Minute Chocolate Mousse Hydration Facial $35, 30-Minute
Swedish Massage with Aromatherapy $35, spray tans $75, eyelash &
eyebrow tinting $20 at Riverside Spa (See ad inside back cover)
William H. Blackmore D.D.S. and Kim Stevens, RDH now offer
DentalSpa™, the most relaxing way to have your teeth cleaned. (See ad on
page 19)
Book your school tours, receptions, camping, and private wine tastings now at Mark Twin Cave and Cave Hollow West Winery. (See ad on
page 20)
Don’t miss the fun special events at Hannibal History Museum (See ad
on page 6)
Quality Inn & Suites offers happy hour and appetizers in the lobby
bar from 5:30–7:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The bar is open
5:00–10:00 pm Monday–Saturday. Make your reservation today for the
Valentine’s Day Dine & Dance. Call now to book your 2015 wedding.
(See ad on page 5)
$2 off any 16” large pizza at Cassano’s (See ad on page 2)
Enjoy half-price appetizers 3:00–5:00 pm Monday–Thursday and
8-ounce ribeye for $11 Sunday–Thursday at The Abbey (See ad on
page 21)
Achieve your fitness goals. Hannibal Chiropractic & Wellness introduces its new private fitness room. Let Inside Out Mobile Personal
Training help you lose weight (See ad on page 15)
Find your treasure at one of Hannibal’s downtown antiques and collectibles shops: Aunt Polly’s Treasures, Main Street 101 Upscale/Resale,
Savannah’s, or Lydia’s Cabinet of Curiosities (See ad on page 25)
Splash Landing season passes only $49 at Mark Twain Landing (See ad
on page 35)
Wilson Granite is a certified dealer for Cambria, Caesarstone, and Silestone quartz and offers full fabrication of granite, marble, and soapstone
countertops. (See ad on page 38)
Unfinished: The Last Fireside Chat
February 19–28 • www.bluffcitytheater.com • 573-221-2630
Quincy Community Theatre presents
on
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Honk!, Jr. • February 13–15
Monty Python’s Spamalot • March 19–22, 27–29
1qct.org • 217-222-3209
Annual Chocolate Extravaganza
Downtown Hannibal - March 14
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Local
January/February/March
Saturday, February 7
Monday, January 26
10:00 am – 10:00 pm: Team Sydney Benefit for 11-year-old acute lymphocytic
leukemia patient Sydney Jean Mead. Lunch, silent auction, bake sale, 50/50
drawing, kids’ corner, pulled pork dinner, live auction, live music by Fully
Loaded, and more. Caldwell Building, Hwy 16, Canton, MO. 217-242-1790.
Wednesdays
2:30 – 4:00 pm: Book Discussion. Moderated discussion of major work of
fiction or nonfiction. Refreshments served. Hannibal Free Public Library, 200
S. 5th St. 573-221-0222, www.hannibal.lib.mo.us.
Bingo. 6:30 pm. Biggest game in northeast Missouri. Hosted by
American Legion, 3819 Hwy MM. 573-221-9698. (See ad on page 37)
2:30 pm: Matinee. Children and families invited to view new and exciting
movie. Hannibal Free Public Library, 200 S. 5th St. 573-221-0222,
www.hannibal.lib.mo.us.
Friday, January 30
6:00 pm: Rhinestones & Rodeo Art Auction/Dance (See page 28)
7:00 pm: 4th Annual Trivia Night. Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum.
(See page 24 and ad on page 32)
Sunday, February 8
Saturday, January 31
Special Performance: The Life and Times of Molly Brown (See page 28 and
ad on page 6)
4:00 – 7:00 pm: Soup/Sandwich Supper and Silent Auction. Salt River
Christian Church, 15740 Old 79, New London, MO. 573-795-2026.
Tuesday, February 10
Monday, February 2
3:30 pm & 5:00 pm: Discover Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria Tour
informational meeting. Conference Rm A/B, Hannibal Regional Hospital. 573248-5272. (See article on page 7 and ad on page 29)
Calendar of Events
ONGOING EVENTS
See page 22 for
Hannibal Parks &
Recreation Events
and Activities
January 30–31
Prom Dress Re-Sale. Saturday 6:00–8:00 pm. Sunday 10:00 am –
4:00 pm. Farischon Hall, 400 S. Lane St., Palmyra, MO. 570-470-0861.
February 11–12
SB Chocolates Sale. Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm. Thursday 8:00
am–4:00 pm. Mall Area, Hannibal Regional Hospital.
February 19–28
Unfinished: The Last Fireside Chat. World premiere features poignant
and humorous fictional introspecive of President Franklin Roosevelt’s life
and death. Bluff City Theater. 573-221-2630 or bluffcitytheater.com.
6:30 pm: Babies and Books. Hannibal Free Public Library, 200 S. 5th St.
573-221-0222, www.hannibal.lib.mo.us.
Thursday, February 5
March 2–3
Laurie’s Shoes Sale. Monday 11:00 am–6:00 pm. Tuesday 7:00 am–
2:00 pm. Mall Area, Hannibal Regional Hospital.
10:30 am: Babies and Books. Hannibal Free Public Library, 200 S. 5th St.
573-221-0222, www.hannibal.lib.mo.us.
Thursday, February 12
6:00 pm: Cultural Café: Share the Love. Features live performance,
homemade soups, and decadent desserts. (See page 26)
Friday, February 13
Exhibits (See page 27)
Friday, February 6
6:00 pm: Sweetheart Swing Dinner & Dance (See page 30)
March 7–21: Cozy Corner
February 7–28: Turning the Clocks Forward Again/A.R.T.C.
March 28–29: 50 Miles of Art
4:00 – 6:00 pm: First Friday Art Adventure: Close to My Heart: Bottle Cap
Locket (See page 27)
Saturday, February 14
Hannibal Ice Bowl
Disc Golf Tournament
February 14 • Huckleberry Park
Tee off 10 a.m. • Registration begins 9 a.m.
Participants play 2 rounds
Proceeds donated to
Buddy Pack Program
St. Valentine’s Day
10:00 am: Hannibal Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament (See page 22 and ad on
page 33)
SUPPORT THE BECKY!
When completed, the Becky Thatcher House will
be Hannibal’s only museum dedicated to children.
4th Annual Trivia Night
Lighthouse challenge
Save the date!
Saturday, april 18
competitive climb
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& Kids challenge
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Friday, January 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Doors open 6:00 p.m.
Mark Twain Museum Gallery
Proceeds support exhibits of the Becky Thatcher Museum
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7:00 pm: Hannibal History Museum 5th Annual Trivia
Night. (See Best Bets on page 31 and ad on page 6)
raffles. Paris High School Gym, 25686 Bus. Hwy
24, Paris, MO.
10:00 am: Book Sale. Hannibal Free Public
Library, 200 S. 5th St. 573-221-0222,
www.hannibal.lib.mo.us.
Saturday, February 28
Sunday, March 8
2:00 pm: Polar Plunge. Proceeds support Special
Olympics. Hannibal Marina. (See page 22)
Daylight Saving Time begins
Sunday, March 1
7:00 pm: St. Patrick’s Day Irish Shindig. Hannibal
History Museum (See Best Bets on page 31 and
ad on page 6)
5:00 – 8:00 pm: Second Saturday Gallery Night
(See page 28)
5:30 pm: Valentine’s Day Dine & Dance. Quality
Inn & Suites. (See adon page 5)
Monday, February 16
President’s Day
Friday, February 20
Registration deadline for Pickleball League (See
page 22 and ad on page 9)
6:30 pm: Babies and Books. Hannibal Free Public
Library, 200 S. 5th St. 573-221-0222, www.
hannibal.lib.mo.us.
Thursday, March 5
10:30 am: Babies and Books. Hannibal Free
Public Library, 200 S. 5th St. 573-221-0222, www.
hannibal.lib.mo.us.
Friday, March 6
7:30 pm: Concert: Jaimee Paul – Standards
Songbook (See page 26)
4:00 – 6:00 pm: First Friday Art Adventure: Motion
Notion: Windblown Watercolor (See page 27)
Saturday, February 21
Saturday, March 7
Cirque du Chili (See page 20 and ad on page 11)
Sunday, February 22
2:00 pm: Black History Month Concert: William
Jackson Recital: Piano and Vocals (See page 26)
Friday, February 27
8:00 am – 12:00 pm: Heart Health Fair. Mall Area,
Hannibal Regional Hospital. (See ad on page 1)
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Saturday, March 14
Chocolate Extravaganza. Hannibal History
Museum (See ad on page 6)
5:00 – 8:00 pm: Second Saturday Gallery Night
(See page 28)
Calendar of Events
January/February/March
ONGOING EVENTS
5:00 pm. Sunday 12:00–4:00 pm. Area’s largest show dedicated to the
newest in home and living products. Oakley Lindsay Center. 217-228-6626.
February 13–15
March 13–15
Honk!, Jr. Based on The Ugly Duckling, this hilarious family musical
adventure follows a quirky duckling on a llife-changing journey. Winner of
multiple awards, including the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical. $12.
Quincy Community Theatre, 300 Civic Center Plaza. 217-222-3209 or 1qct.
org.
Country Treasures Craft Show. Friday 5:00–9:00 pm. Saturday 10:00 am–
5:00 pm. Sunday 10:00 am–4:00 pm. Huge selection of home decor and
personal accessories. Adults $3, 12 and under free. Oakley Lindsay Center,
3rd & York, Quincy. 217-223-1000.
March 19–22
February 20–22
30th Annual Mark Twain Toy Show (See page 23)
Tuesday, March 17
March 6–8
St. Patrick’s Day
WGEM Home & Living Show. Friday 5:00–9:00 pm. Saturday 10:00 am–
Monday, March 23
2:30 pm: Matinee. Children and families invited
to view new and exciting movie. Hannibal Free
Public Library, 200 S. 5th St. 573-221-0222,
www.hannibal.lib.mo.us.
2:30 – 4:00 pm: Book Discussion. Moderated
discussion of major work of fiction or nonfiction.
Refreshments served. Hannibal Free Public
Library, 200 S. 5th St. 573-221-0222, www.
hannibal.lib.mo.us.
5:00 – 7:00 pm: Cozy Corner Exhibit Opening
Reception (see page 27)
Saturday, March 28
5:30 – 10:00 pm: 5th Annual Blow Cancer Away
Fundraiser. Dinner, live auction, silent auction,
Regional
5:30 pm: Pretty in Pink Dinner & Dance
(See page 21)
Wednesday, January 28
6:00 pm: Bridge the Gap Training Program kickoff.
Quincy Kroc Center. 217-222-6550 ext. 6458. (See
page 15)
Friday, January 30
7:00 – 9:00 pm: Opening Reception for Fritzi
Morrison, Charlotte Rollman & Students of the
QAC Exhibit. Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey St.
217-223-5900.
Monty Python’s Spamalot. Flying cows, killer rabbits, and taunting
Frenchman are only part of this outrageous musical comedy about King
Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on their quest for the Holy Grail.
$20. Quincy Community Theatre, 300 Civic Center Plaza. 217-222-3209 or
1qct.org.
8:00 – 11:00 pm: Midwest Ghost Stories and Tour.
Dress warm and bring a camera! $15, reservations
required. Benefits Fire and Police Chaplains
Office.The Living Room, 518 York St. (A), Quincy.
brothered.com.
Saturday, January 31
11:00 am – 5:00 pm: Wing Fest. Sample
hotwings from the chefs of area restaurants. Free
admission. Oakley Lindsay Civic Center, Quincy.
217-223-1000.
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6:30 pm: Beauty and the Beast Marionette Puppet
Show. Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey Street.
217-223-1309 or.quincylibrary.org.
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Saturday, February 7
1:00 – 6:00 pm: Mid Mississippi Muddy Water
Blues Society Annual Blue Note Open Indoor
Golf Event.Teams of 4 will tour/play nine Quincy
establishments. $50 per team. Maximum 80
teams. www.quincyblues.com.
7:30 pm: Island Getaway Choral Concert. Quincy
Symphony Orchestra Association. Music from the
Caribbean, the Pacific Islands, and even some
reggae. Salem Evangelical UCC. 217-222-2856.
Sunday, February 8
2:00 pm: Ralph Fairchild and the Fairchild Family
Singers Benefit Concert. Benefits mission trip to
Myanmar (formerly Burma). St. James Lutheran
Church, 900 S. 17th, Quincy.
Saturday, February 14
St. Valentine’s Day
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Paint Your Own Pottery.
Free admission (pottery $5–$30). No reservations
required. Quincy Art Center Studio, 1515 Jersey.
217-223-5900 or www.quincyartcenter.org.
Sunday, February 15
3:00 pm: Symphonic Dances. Quincy Symphony
Orchestra Association Concert features Leonard
Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances from West Side
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Story” and Borodin’s “prince Igor (Polovtsian
Dances)” with winners of Young Artists
Competition and Quincy Area Youth Orchestra.
$18 adults, $15 Seniors, 18 & under free. QJHS
Morrison Theater, 100 S. 14th St. 217-222-2856.
lunch, snacks & coffee/tea, handouts, vendor fair,
and door prizes. $45 ($40 advance registration
through February 27). Register online at extension.
illinois.edu. John Wood Community College, 1301
S. 48th St., Quincy. 217-223-8380.
Tuesday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day
Friday, March 20
Daylight Saving Time begins
6:00 – 8:00 pm: Opening Reception for 41st Annual High School Student
Competition & Patrick Hammie/Teen Takeover Night with music by Avenue
Beat. Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey St. 217-223-5900 or quincyartcenter.
org.
President’s Day
Quivering Quads Trail Run Half Marathon at Cuivre
River State Park (see ad on page 36)
Wednesday, March 25
Thursday, February 26
Friday, March 13
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Scrapbooking Workshop.
Salvation Army Kroc Center, 405 Vermont, Quincy.
8:00 pm – 12:00 am: John Yocum with Barrel
House Chuck & The Blue Lights. Sponsored by
Mid Mississippi Muddy Water Blues Society. $10.
The State Room, 8th & State Streets, Quincy. www.
quincyblues.com.
11:30 am: 44th Young People’s Concert: The Amazing Symphony Orchestra.
Music by 3rd–6th graders. Free and open to the public. Baldwin Intermediate
School, Quincy.
Monday, February 16
Saturday, February 28
4:00 – 8:00 pm: 1st Annual Prom and Bridal
Expo. Learn about area vendors, shop Wedding
Garage Sale for great deals, and finish the evening
with music and drinks (for 21 and older). Oakley
Lindsay Center, 300 Civic Center Plaza, Quincy.
222.qabmagazine.com.
Monday, March 2
7:00 pm: Earth & Space by Quincy Youth
Orchestra. Free. The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont St.
qsoa.org.
Saturday, March 7
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: 20th Annual Gardener’s
Palette. Learn from master gardeners. Includes
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Sunday, March 8
Saturday, March 14
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Paint Your Own Pottery.
Free admission (pottery $5–$30). No reservations
required. Quincy Art Center Studio, 1515 Jersey.
217-223-5900 or www.quincyartcenter.org.
7:00 pm: Junior Achievement Trivia Night with
emcee meteorologist Brian Inman of WGEM.
Doors open at 6:00 pm. $100 per team, maximum
8 people. Outside food and beverages welcome.
Cash prizes for top 3 teams, silent auction, 50/50
raffle. Quincy University Main Dining Room,
1810 Lind St. 573-769-0161 to register. www.
juniorachievement.org.
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Thursday, March 26
3:30 – 6:30 pm: 10th Annual Sunset Home Spaghetti Supper. Gift basket
auction. Adults $5, 12 and under $3. Sunset Home, 418 Washington St.,
Quincy. www.sunsethome.org.
Sunday, March 29
4:00 – 5:00 pm: Sunday Music Series: Robert March, pianist, and friends.
Free. Unitarian Church, 65th & Hampshire, Quincy.
www.CorpsLakes.us
Tuesday, March 31
6:00 pm: Treatment Options for Back Pain Seminar. Dr. Rahul Basho,
Hannibal Regional Spine Center medical director. Tony’s Too (Holiday Inn),
4821 Oak St., Quincy. 844-HRH-BACK. (See ad on page 14)
M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor
Center at Mark Twain Lake
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 573-565-2112
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Home
Winter Is a Wonderland for Buyers and Sellers
by Sarah Deien
W
ith the coming of spring, for sale signs start popping up in yards like dandelions. But
rather than wait to list your home,
the colder months may actually benefit
both buyers and sellers.
According to prominent real estate
firm Redfin, homes listed in December
through March actually sell faster
than homes listed in other months,
and they bring in more money.
That’s great news for sellers, but
buyers have a bonus too—there are
bargains to be found on the market
during those long winter months.
Surprisingly, February is the handsdown best month. Redfin’s analysis of
nationwide listings from 2014 showed that
74 percent of homes listed in February sold
within 90 days, and 13 percent of them sold for more
than the list price.
“I find that buyers and sellers are more
motivated in the winter months,” said
Hannibal and Palmyra broker John Ravenscraft. “While no one really wants
to move all their stuff in the cold and
snow, they often find themselves in
the position of needing to move for
whatever reason. They are committed, and not out window shopping
on a nice spring day.”
Because the concept of winter
shopping for homes is slow to catch
on, buyers and sellers have less competition on the market. Sellers will find
that real estate companies have more time
and money to devote to individual properties
because inventory is lower. The bonus for buyers is the serious,
motivated seller who’s willing to negotiate a good deal. Buyers
are also less likely to come up against competing bids.
Interest rates have been a home buyers dream in recent
years. Today’s rates are at forty year lows when you compare
them. This gives buyers more spending power, and will be even
more important when you begin shopping for your next home.
The market is notoriously fickle, but the National Association
of Realtors projects that the 30-year mortgage interest rate will
be over five percent by this time next year.
If you are looking to sell your home, don’t delay listing
until you complete a major remodel. Chances are you will not
recoup your money that way. Instead, invest a few hundred
bucks on fresh neutral paint and maybe some new lighting or
cabinet hardware. Those touch-ups go a long way in making
your home look inviting without breaking the bank or taking
up too much of your valuable time.
In the winter months, don’t neglect curb appeal when you
put your home up for sale. While you’re not going to have a
lush, tropical lawn, blooming flowers and full trees, there are
plenty of projects you can undertake to make your home look
more appealing to buyers. “Something as simple as having
a clean entrance or a freshly painted door goes a long way in
making a good first impression, and those first impressions are
critical,” said Ravenscraft. n
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Friends
T
here are many types of friends to have. Thanks to social media
you can add friends daily. A new friend is as simple as a couple
mouse-clicks away.
I was thinking about this topic the other day. There are many levels
of friendship. A best friend is a friend that can never be replaced. My
best friends of all time were my parents. I never agreed with all of their
decisions, but, as a parent, today I can look back and respect them even
more. They left two huge voids in my heart when they left this world.
I have friends at work. I spend more awake time with those people
than I do my own family. Maybe they are work family more than friends.
I have watched their children grow, and I have been there for them when
they suffered loss. We have laughed and shared tears together. We have
sweated and bled together. That sounds like good friends to me.
There are those children I grew up with. They all count as my
friends. It has been forty-plus years since I have seen many of them.
I want to know that they are well. I desire only the best for them and
their families. I want to see what kinds of lives they carved out in this
world. I do search social media for many of them, but time changes
faces. I don’t want to approach the wrong person, seeming like a
stalker. I am just left wondering and chasing ghosts from my youth. I
have them all locked away in a special place in my memory, where they
will remain safe and forever young. I think your childhood friends play
a key role in molding your character. You learn many life-lessons with
them, and you learn right from wrong.
By Hick Finn
Time is a bit of a prankster. It likes to test your
memory. There are people who pass me in stores or
on the street who greet me and wish to talk. When we part, my wife
will ask me who I was talking to. I feel silly responding, “I have no clue,”
but I honestly don’t. Days later my memory recall usually kicks in, and I
remember. It is the times I don’t remember that are distressing. Maybe
they mistook me for someone else? I will never know, but from that day
forward I always feel obligated to acknowledge them when we meet.
I am fortunate to have three of the best friends in the world. They will
do anything in the world for me, within reason. Regardless that they are
family, they still count. Older siblings are an unbreakable safety net.
My wife is a best friend. She lets me talk her into things because she
loves me. She did conquer her fear of motorcycles. I helped with that, but
that is what best friends are for. I have a couple of life-long friends that
I can count on almost anytime and a best friend who will be at my side
within minutes, if needed. I am beyond blessed in the friends department.
I don’t want to come off like a traveling evangelist, but my supreme
best friend is with me always. He always has my best interests and
safety at heart. He will always be there when all others have given up
on me. I look upward for advice and help a lot. I would make really bad
decisions without Him. He has kept me alive in several life and death
situations, so I would be remiss if I omitted my “Bestie.”
It is a cold, cruel, and crazy world out there. Surround yourself with
love and friends. Have a wonderful 2015! Your friend… Hick!
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