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Inside this issueJanuary/February/

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3 Hannibal’s Irish Heritage

8 What Advertisers Are Saying…

HEALTH & FITNESS

10 Balloon Sinuplasty Option for Sinusitis Sufferers

10 Helping Cancer Patients Navigate Treatment Options

10 Coffee for a Cause: The Caring Cup

11 Video Game Technology Helping Patients Manage Chronic Pain

12 Healthier Together Seminar Brings in a “Big Loser”

15 Adult Day and Night Care

DISCOVER

17 Hick Finn • It’s About Time

18 Hannibal for Wine Lovers

18 Scouting for Food Supports Area Food Pantries in Need

20 Holiday Hometown Treasure Hunt Winners

HIGHLIGHTS

21 3rd Annual Chocolate Extravaganza

22 Sweetheart Dinner and Dance

23 2nd Annual Chase Anderson MDA Rodeo

24 Hannibal Arts

26 Parks & Recreation Events

30 Rhinestones & Rodeo Art Auction/Dance

32 Quarter Madness Benefits Area Charities

33 Best Bets

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34 Local Calendar

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A few months ago Ken and I spent an afternoon walking through Holy Family cemetery ( formerly known as St. Mary’s) on Palmyra Road. Our mission was to locate the graves of John and Johanna Tobin, the parents of Margaret Tobin Brown (also known as the “Unsinkable” Molly

Brown). As we walked along the tidy rows of headstones dating back more than one hundred years, I found it remarkable how many of the surnames were Irish: Sullivan, Murphy, O’Hern, Hagan, Gallagher. I began to wonder about their lives in Hannibal, about the contributions that these men and women made to the community and what life in Hannibal would have been like for them, particularly

those who chose to make Hannibal their home after escaping the horrors of the famine in their native land.

For those living in Ireland in the 1840s, life was exceed-ingly hard. Penal laws, enacted in the 1600s as a means

to force Irish Catholics to accept the reformed Christian faith of the Anglican Church of Eng-

land, prevented Catholics from owning land, voting or holding public office, and obtain-ing any sort of education. Although many of the penal laws were reformed by 1829, Catholics, who comprised nearly 80 percent

Hannibal’s Irish Heritageby Lisa Marks • Photos courtesy Steve Chou


of the Irish population, owned less than five percent of the land in 1840. A vast majority of the Irish worked as tenant farmers on small patches of land leased to them by their English landlords. These farms, most less than fifteen acres, forced Ireland and its peasantry into a monoculture; the plots of land were so small that livestock could not be raised and only potatoes, which could be grown abundantly and in less favorable soil, would yield enough food to feed their families. The rights to tend these small farms meant the difference between life and death for the impoverished Irish in the early 19th century.

In 1845, an Gorta Mór (“The Great Hunger”) began. The dis-ease, commonly known as Blight, attacked the Irish potato crop in 1844. By the summer of 1845 it had spread across Europe into England, France, Germany, Belgium and Holland. Crop losses that year were as high as one-half of cultivated acreage; the next growing season, three quarters of the harvest was lost to Blight.

As more than three million Irish depended on the potato for food, hunger and famine were inevitable and the first deaths attributed to starvation began to be recorded in 1846.

Thus the great Irish Diaspora began. The Irish began to flee their homeland for a better life in England, Scotland, Canada, Australia, or the United States, and by 1860 nearly two million Irish reached the shores of America. The journey across the sea was horrific as hordes were packed into vessels referred to as “coffin ships,” most of which were unseaworthy, overcrowded, and lacking sufficient provisions of drinking water, food, or

sanitation. Many ships would be lost at sea when overwhelmed by storms. For those who successfully navigated the month-long journey, 30 percent of the passengers would not survive the trip, dying from disease and hunger.

During this same time period the Germans also began to emigrate en masse to America. More than one million Germans came in the 1850s, some seeking religious freedom, but many inspired by a best-selling book published in 1829 by Gott-fried Duden, (Report of a Journey to the Western States of North America). Duden, who had established a farm on the banks of the Missouri River near what is now Washington, Missouri, compared the Missouri River to the Rhine in Germany and waxed poetically about the climate, soil conditions, and culture of Missouri. His book inspired millions of Germans to emigrate to America and tens of thousands to settle in Missouri.

In contrast to the Irish, the Germans arrived in America healthy and happy. Many Germans had brought with them the financial means to start a business or purchase land, well equipped with the education and experience to succeed in the New World. The Irish, less concerned with the adventure of a new land but simply fighting to survive, came to America with little or no money, no education, starving, diseased. Their only option was to populate the city in which they arrived and begin to work in any job available to them. It is a testament to their fortitude that so many Irish survived their harrowing sea voyage, worked their way out of the inner city slums, and earned the

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resources necessary to begin to migrate westward.

Missouri welcomed tens of thousands of German and Irish immigrants during the 1850s and ’60s. The 1860 census of St. Louis, then the fourth largest city in America, revealed the largest foreign-born population in the coun-try: half of the city’s residents were Germans, one-third were Irish. Many Germans would follow Duden’s advice and farm the rich lands of middle Missouri, but the Irish mostly stayed in the cities. In Ireland, they’d been used to small farms with neighbors close by, living in a community that was very so-cial with gatherings, music, visits to local pubs, weddings, wakes, and other events. In Missouri they found vast lands with large farms, their nearest neighbors too far away to visit regularly, and the Irish culture did not take as well to the isolation of the rural Missouri countryside. Further, larger American towns and cities gave the Irish new freedoms they were not able to enjoy in their homeland, including religious freedom, voting rights, the oppor-tunity to hold public office, and free presses, rights that the Irish were eager to exercise.

To trace the steps of the Irish moving away from America’s eastern cities in the mid-1800s, one need only fol-low the trails of the railroads being built during this time. While many Irish contributed to the actual construction of the railroads, others simply boarded these trains and con-gregated in the villages and towns where the trains made stops. Thus, when construc-tion of the Hannibal-St. Joseph

Railroad commenced in the early 1850s, the population of Hannibal’s Irish community began to grow. According to census records, by 1870 there were 879 persons living in Marion County who were foreign-born Irish; if American-born descendants of the Irish immigrants were included, the total “Irish” population would have been near three thousand, or one-third of all Hanni-bal residents.

The Irish in Hannibal were predominantly Catholic. The first organized Catholic masses in Hannibal were celebrated by Rev. Patrick Fleming in 1851 with only a handful of families in attendance. By 1859, construction of the first Church of the Im-maculate Conception at 512 Church Street had been completed


under the supervision of Rev. Father James Murphy, and the par-ish grew to 1,500 members. The Catholic church was the center of social life for Hannibal’s Irish; John Tobin met his future wife Johanna for the first time at a church picnic not long after the dedication of Immaculate Conception, and they were married in the new church in 1860.

Although stories abound of businesses displaying signs read-ing, “Help Wanted: Irish Not Need Apply,” these were probably found much more frequently in east coast cities such as Boston and New York than in Missouri. According to post-Civil War Hannibal city directories, the Irish, although scattered through-out Hannibal, seemed to congregate their homes in two main areas: along Palmyra Avenue (now called Mark Twain Avenue) in close proximity to the Hannibal Gas, Light and Coke Com-pany and the Garth Bros. Tobacco Company, and the south side of Hannibal near the rail and lumber yards. These companies would employ scores of Irish as laborers, some able to work their way into supervisory and management positions. Many young Irish ladies would take to work alongside the men, including Margaret Tobin who, in 1880 at the age of thirteen, was em-ployed by Garth Bros. to strip the leaves from the stems of the tobacco plants to prepare them for cigar manufacturing. Others would become servants or domestics for the wealthy families of Hannibal, helping keep house in the mansions along Million-aires’ Row on Fifth Street. Because wages were low, many Irish households would have several members of the family contrib-

uting to the family coffers in order to maintain a reasonable standard of living.

The city directories show that while a majority of Hannibal’s Irish were employed as laborers, others served in professions such as butchers, printers, sales clerks, firemen, shoemakers, and tailors. A few of the early Irish who settled in Hannibal had the means to start their own businesses. In Polk’s Hannibal City Directory of 1859 there is a listing for Hibernia House, a board-ing house located on Bird between Main and Levee. “Hibernia” is the classical Latin term for the island of Ireland; by its name, it is clear that this boarding house was intended to provide shelter and a gathering place for Irish in Hannibal. Hibernia House continued to serve the community throughout the Civil War as it appears in Polk’s City Directory through 1866 under the pro-prietorship of Dennis O’Grady. In that same year, on Broadway between Main and Third Streets one would find grocers Donley & O’Hern, who advertised “the highest cash prices paid for all kinds of country produce,” as well as William McDaniel, who was the owner of a confectionery and variety goods store at 103 North Main Street.

Although the Irish immigrants were by and large eager to become mainstream “Americans,” they also held closely to their heritage and traditions. Often certain establishments, such as saloons, would be informally segregated by members of the ethnic groups themselves, becoming important centers of social interaction. For example, on the same square block there might

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be a pub serving Irishmen near a saloon known to be patronized primarily by those of German ancestry. In 1871, the Irish could visit Doyle & Haggart’s saloon on South Fourth Street or John Murphy’s pub at 203 Front Street, while Hannibal’s Germans would have been frequenting Sheinemann’s at Bird and Main or Wichmann’s saloon at 209 North Third. These establishments served their communities not only as watering holes but also as important transmitters of working-class and immigrant cul-tures. Here one could speak their native language, discuss news and politics, network with others for business, and have the abil-ity to relax and fellowship with kindred spirits.

As time went by and new generations of Irish Americans were born who did not carry with them the tell-tale signs of the Irish brogue, the children and grandchildren of the “Famine Irish” eventually melted into the fabric of American society. These Irish would come to exemplify the American Dream, the belief that true freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success regardless of your socioeconomic status at birth and that upward social mobility may be achieved through hard work. Over the years, many of Hannibal’s Irish would become well-respected businessmen, celebrated for their achievements and civic contributions. By 1893, Margaret Tobin Brown had become wealthy and was overjoyed to be able to emancipate her father from the life of a Hannibal laborer working twelve hour days. She and her husband, J. J. Brown, are perfect examples of Irish Americans who rose above their meager beginnings to live

the epitome of the American Dream.Today more than 36 million Americans can trace their ances-

try to Ireland, roughly six times the number currently populat-ing the Emerald Isle. I, too, am one of those Irish Americans proud to celebrate my ancestors and their achievements. One of my prized possessions is a journal kept by my great-great-great grandfather, Eugene O’Sullivan. Inside the cover of the jour-nal, in beautiful 19th-century cursive handwriting, is written, “Eugene O’Sullivan, of Eyeries Parish of Kilcatherine Barrony of Beare, County of Cork, Ireland, Now of Stranger Township Leavenworth County, State of Kansas, United States of North America, December 15th Anno Domino One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy Seven, sailed on the Emigrant Ship Gov-ernor Douglass of Cork, Captain Wm. Hyde Commanding from Castletown Berehaven Saturday April 19, 1845, landed in Saint John N. B. [New Brunswick] May 20, 1845.” Each time I portray Molly Brown at the Hannibal History Museum, not only am I sharing the story of the famous Irish lass from Hannibal, but I’m also celebrating my Irish heritage and paying tribute to the strength and perseverance of my Irish ancestors. n

Ken and Lisa Marks are curators of the Hannibal History Museum and conduct

Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tours. Their books, Hannibal, Missouri: A Brief History

and Haunted Hannibal: History and Mystery in America’s Hometown, are

published by The History Press and are currently available at the Museum’s gift

shop, located at 217 N. Main Street. Their third book, Molly Brown’s Hannibal, will

published by the History Press in April 2013.


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Ken & Lisa MarksHannibal History Museum &Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tours

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Balloon Sinuplasty Option For Sinusitis Sufferersby Robin Doyle

Coffee for a Cause: The Caring Cup

Hannibal Regional Hospital

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ing Cup on December 3rd. The

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chocolate, are served along with a variety of gour-

met muffins. Hours of operation are 8:00–11:00 am

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Health & Fitness

Sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinuses that occurs with an infection from a virus, bacteria, or fungus, is one of the most common reasons for visits to primary care

physicians and afflicts approximately 37 million Americans an-nually. The symptoms of acute sinusitis in adults usually follow a cold that does not improve, or one that gets worse after 5 - 7 days of symptoms. Symptoms include:

• Bad breath or loss of smell• Cough, often worse at night• Fatigue and generally not feeling well• Fever• Headache—pressure-like pain, pain behind the eyes, tooth-

ache, or tenderness of the face• Nasal stuffiness and discharge• Sore throat and postnasal dripSymptoms of chronic sinusitis are the same as those of acute

sinusitis, but tend to be milder and last longer than 12 weeks.When repeated medical management is not effective,

ENT specialists are called in. Now, instead of undergoing the conventional operation to open blocked sinus passageways, patients can opt for Balloon Sinuplasty, offered by Dr. Kevin Lollar, ENT specialist with Hannibal Regional Medical Group.

Unlike traditional sinus surgery, Balloon Sinuplasty requires

no cutting and no removal of bone and tissue. Balloon Sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that is catheter based. The devices are FDA-cleared and provide an alternative to traditional sinus surgery instrumentation. The use of sinus balloon catheters to open the ostia has been proven to be less invasive for the patient and safe and effective.

Balloon Sinuplasty is done in four steps. First, the sinus guide catheter is introduced into the nasal cavity. Then, the balloon is gradually inflated to open and remodel the narrowed or blocked cavity. Next, the balloon is removed and the sinus is irrigated. Finally, the irrigation catheter is removed, leaving the sinus cleared of mucus and allowing the return of sinus drainage.

Balloon Sinuplasty is typically performed under general anesthesia in an outpatient setting. For more information, contact Dr. Lollar’s office at 573-629-3500 or visit hannibalregionalmedicalgroup.org. n

Helping Cancer Patients Navigate Treatment Options

Oncology Nurse Navigation is a new service that is now available as an effort to support cancer patients as they make treatment decisions

and transition through the very stressful stages of cancer care. Belinda Krchelich RN, BSN, OCN, is available to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, providing one-on-one support for them at the presentation of diagnosis. Her role is to provide the patient with a brief written summary after their appointment and answer questions as they arise. She is available to assist the patient in coordination of additional medical appointments, to connect the patient with appropriate financial and support resources and work to decrease or eliminate the barriers to care that many of these patients face. The program is initially beginning with breast cancer patients with plans to expand to all new cancer patients. The Oncology Nurse Navi-gation Program is being funded by a generous donation from the Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary. For more information please contact the James E. Cary Cancer Center at 573-406-5800.


Video Game Technology Helping Patients Manage Chronic Pain by Robin Doyle

Hannibal Regional Medical Group is now offering patients the new Medtronic AdaptiveStim™ with RestoreSensor™ neurostimulation system, the first and only chronic pain

treatment that leverages motion sensor technology found in many consumer electronics, such as smart phones and computer gaming systems, to provide effective pain relief and convenience to patients suffering from chronic back and/or leg pain.

AdaptiveStim with RestoreSensor helps treat the symptoms of chronic back and/or leg pain by automatically recognizing and remembering the correlation between a change in body position and the level of stimulation needed. It also records and stores the frequency of posture changes, providing feedback to clinicians to help them understand how a patient’s individual stimulation requirements are changing over time.

Neurostimulation systems consist of an implantable medical device similar to a pacemaker that is used with a handheld patient programmer to interrupt pain signals from reaching the brain. The treatment has become a mainstay of chronic pain management; however, a person’s change in body position and physical activity can result in the wrong amount of stimulation, creating understimulation and overstimulation. As a result, patients may need to make frequent manual adjustments using a

handheld patient programmer. AdaptiveStim with RestoreSensor provides a solution by recognizing and automatically adjusting stimulation as a patient continuously changes position, providing effective pain relief and convenience.

“For many patients with chronic pain, convenient is hardly a word that often comes to mind,” said Luvell Glanton, Jr., MD, Pain Management Specialist with Hannibal Regional Medical Group, one of the first medical centers in the nation to offer the new therapy.

“AdaptiveStim with RestoreSensor uses breakthrough tech-nology to offer comfort and convenience to the many patients who previously had to adjust neurostimulation system settings using a patient programmer,” he said. “This new offering gives these chronic pain patients an important new option to help manage their pain symptoms and enable the return to their normal activities.”

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Together series continues on January 28 and 29 as the systems tackle the topic of heart health with former The Biggest Loser contestant Tracey Yukich.

Yukich had one of the most surprising transforma-tions as a contestant in Season 8 of NBC’s hit TV show, The Biggest Loser. After collapsing from heat stroke during a one-mile run the first day on camera, Yukich spent two weeks in the hospital where she learned she had plaque on her heart at the young age of 37. For Tracey Yukich, that was a real wake-up call and the show be-came a launch pad to a new life. Her weight is now a healthy 130 and her heart health issues have completely reversed.

Yukich is also now an AFAA certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor with a nutrition license. On the days of the Healthier Together events, she will host a free lunchtime workout to show women what they can do to stay on track when they only have a short time to spare. ( January 28: 12:30–1:00 pm

at YMCA of Hannibal; January 29: 12:30–1:00 pm at Quincy Family YMCA)

Healthier Together seminars take place on back-to-back evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in Hannibal and Quincy. On January 28, women can listen to Yukich’s inspirational story at the Mabee Sports Complex on Hannibal LaGrange University’s campus. The next

night, Yukich will be at the Paul Heath Community Education and Fine Arts Center at John Wood Community College in Quincy.

The aim of the Healthier Together Women’s Health Series is to bring women together in a comfortable setting to learn about physical and mental health issues while encouraging healthy, well-balanced lifestyles. Attendees can visit educational booths, receive free health screenings and take home exciting giveaways.

Women can register for the free event or the free lunchtime workouts at www.blessinghealthsystem.org/healthiertogether or by calling toll free, 877-411-2468. Registration is not required, but is the only guarantee to reserve a spot at the workout and seminar. n

Hannibal’s New Premier Upscale Resale & Consignment Store

8965 Hwy 36 W in HannibalOn S. Outer Rd. just east of Fiddlestiks (off Shinn Ln & Veterans exits)573-221-3900 • [email protected]

Accepting consignments & vendors by appt.

Chic Name Brand Clothes & Shoes

Kids “Stuff”Sporting GoodsJewelry & More

No city taxes on purchases

New & Gently UsedQuality Furniture & Home Décor

Contemporary, Primitive, Antique & More10% Military/Vet & College Discount

Huge Parking Lot

New Merchandise!Body Jewelry, Incense & Oils, Wine Accessories & Tye Dye

Dr. Basho is fellowship trained in spine surgery from UCLA with an emphasis on adult

degenerative spinal disorders. He is trained in the latest spinal

procedures and techniques, and truly enjoys educating

patients in regards to their spine health. Dr. Basho remains

active in clinical research and is board certifi ed by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Midwest Orthopedic Specialists welcomes Dr. Rahul Basho, Spine Surgeon

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Basho please contact our offi ce at 573-248-1010


T R E AT Y O U R S E L F R I G H T

WELLNESS DAYSat., February 168am - 12:30pm The Kroc Center 405 Vermont St., Quincy

5th Annual BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

SCREENINGS No Cost

For men and women age 18 - 100+ PHYSICIAN SPEAKERSINFORMATIONAL BOOTHS

Walk through the 18 ft. long, 12 ft. high MEGA BRAIN!

Step inside the human brain, learn about brain function, & observe examples of trauma and disease.

Some screenings and assessments are no-registration and will be performed on a first come, first serve basis. The schedule for health screenings, informational booths and physician speakers is subject to change.

Services Offered:• Blood Pressure• Body Fat Assessment• Grip & Muscle Strength Assessment• EKG tests• Carotid Screening• Mole Spot Check• Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) Screening tests for Peripheral Vascular Disease - 55 and up• Risk Assessments for: Sleep Apnea Colon Cancer Falls• POA for Healthcare & Living Will• American Red Cross Blood Drive

Advance Registration Required for screenings atwww.blessinghealthsystem.org/wellnessday or call 1-877-411-2468

Physician Speakers begin at 8am; Exhibit Hall opens at 9am; Cooking Demonstration at 12:00pm

Supported by funding from


Adult Day and Night Care Now Available in Hannibalby Paul Ewert

The Gardens, the Special Care Unit at Beth Haven, located at 2500 Pleas-ant Street, began offering Adult Day

Care services in 2006. Expanded service now includes a unique overnight care pro-gram—the first in the area—called Twilight Eldercare. The Adult Day and Night Care Services are for community-based individu-als with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, who may be suffering from “sundowner’s syndrome” or may need extra supervision during the night. The level of confusion and sleeplessness can increase during the overnight hours, which makes caring for an individual a 24-hour job. The programs available at Beth Haven give the caregivers peace of mind knowing that their loved one is well taken care of and in good hands. This gives the caregiver an opportunity to get a restful night’s sleep or even attend to personal matters.

The Twilight Eldercare program provides the offerings of a traditional adult day care program, such as an engaging activities program. The activities are overseen by the in-house Recreation Therapist and include activities such as music opportunities, passive range of motion and sitting exercises, cognitive exercises, spiritual opportunities, discussion and reminiscence therapies,

music and special events. Every effort is made to meet the unique needs of each individual. Nurses oversee the provi-sion of health-related services, including monitoring and education, medication administration, personal care including grooming, showering, toileting and skin care. Nutritious meals are provided when your loved one is with us at mealtime. They also offer snacks around the clock to

accommodate the special needs of the person with dementia. A bed and/or reclining chair is available to those who wish to

rest or sleep. The program does not have a forced resting period. Some individuals with dementia will rest for only short periods of time. Other individuals will remain awake for the duration of the overnight hours. Staff will create a quiet environment for rest by playing relaxing music and lowering the lights.

The Twilight Eldercare program is available to your loved one five nights a week, Sunday through Thursday night for residents in Hannibal. In the morning, the Beth Haven van will bring your loved one home after they have had a hot and nutritious breakfast.

For more information about the Twilight Eldercare or the Adult Day Care, please call Beth Haven at 573-221-6000. n

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They say that time flies when you’re hav-ing fun. I guess 2012 must have been a blast, because I am still trying to figure

out where the year went. You see, time is one of those things that we never seem to have a surplus

of, unless of course we are waiting on something important or clock-watching at school or work.

I am also thrilled that the Mayans were incorrect in their prediction that the world was going to end December 21st. If I had done all of the preparing for Christmas in vain, I would have been very upset the entire time the Earth was blowing up, or shifting axis or imploding. In retrospect there is never a good time for the demise of our planet. I still have some unfinished business here, although that would be a valid reason not to stain the deck next summer.

I know some of you have a bucket list of things you want to accomplish in your lives before the years slip away. While some goals are well worth planning for, there are some short-term goals that need to be on the “Year List.” I think we all have things that are well within reach that we need to do, but we seem to always “intend” to do them and never quite get around to it.

I have a lifelong friend, who lives within an hour’s drive from my house, that I plan on seeing this year. It has been 30 years since we spent time together, and this year I plan on fixing that.

I need to spend more time with my family. I have finally realized that you don’t need an excuse like reunions, birthdays or holidays to be together. The only excuse you need is that you love and miss them.

I realize how busy each of us is in our lives. We pile so much into our schedules that we miss the things that are important. If you think that is an incorrect statement, then pause for a moment to think how old you are and then ask, “How did that happen so fast?” Time is not nearly as forgiving as friends, family and loved ones are.

I agree that having dreams is a great thing that helps us to set goals and motivate us. Life is a lot more enjoyable when the momentum is moving forward. Reaching those dreams is so

rewarding, and then you can plan more. Sometimes we get so involved in reaching goals and buy-

ing things that we miss some of life’s most important things. Rather than sit down in front of your high definition flat-screen television this year, try doing a few things with friends and family. I remember Sunday drives with my parents as a kid. We just rode the countryside, enjoying all of the beauty Missouri has to offer. I still remember many of those trips as though they were yesterday.

With all of today’s gadgets, gizmos and games, you can find that you live in a home with several strangers. That is a sad truth in this time of the technology revolution. Your friends and family are merely a text message or a cell phone call away. These same families (mine included) seldom enjoy a nice meal out without messages and phone calls coming in. I often wonder how we lived without the Internet and cell phones. As best as I can recall, we lived quite well. When we talked around the supper table, everyone had a contribution to make and we genuinely cared. Those really were the good old days.

In the winter my mom and dad would do jigsaw puzzles and welcome me to sit in. My friends and I played board games that required no electricity, and there

was actual human contact, minus the artificial intelligence of computers. Time together just happened, regardless of the season. I know my parents’ time was equally important to them when I was a child as my time is to me now. I am amazed that they always had time for my sisters and me. It seemed that most families functioned on that philosophy.

I guess the point I am trying to make is that we only have so many New Years ahead of us. Each passing minute of our lives is a minute lost. Make your “bucket lists,” set your goals and dream those dreams. I challenge you not to let those things that are some of the most wonderful gifts and treasures that we can ever have simply slip past us. Let’s start this year off reconnecting to all the things that we shouldn’t have allowed ourselves to get disconnected from to begin with. We may discover that we have the power to stop time, if only for a moment! Have a wonderful New Year! n

Discover

By Hick Finn

It’s About Time


Missouri is rapidly becoming a wine lover’s destination of choice, and Hannibal is not bucking the trend—

we now boast a winery and several excellent wine shops.

Although the wine industry in Missouri was established by 19th-century German and Italian immigrants, it was not taken seriously by wine connoisseurs until recently, when Mis-souri wines began accumulating international awards. The primary wine corridor is known as the Missouri Rhineland (see the Irish Heri-tage story on page 3 for background details), and there are now several federally designated American Viticultural Areas in the state with around 400 vineyards and more than 100 win-eries in operation.

Chocolaterie Stam, at 103 N. Man Street, while esteemed primarily for their fine

chocolates, also stocks a nice selection of re-gional and seasonal wines. Over the Christmas holiday, for example, Stam offered plum and cranberry wines. Wine can be a delicious ac-companiment to chocolate, so ask Stam’s Mary Glenn Bowman to help you design that perfect

DISCOVER

COUPON

$1 Off a bottle of wineThe Main Street Kitchen Store

Expires 3/31/13

7th Annual Grand Opening! Friday, February 1 – Sunday, February 3

Now featuring wine from several countries and states. Plenty of Missouri Wines for the tourists to take back home and for the locals to enjoy. We beat winery prices!

COUPON

Free Gift with purchase of two bottles of any wineThe Main Street Kitchen Store

Expires 3/15/13

573-248-9800123 North Main Street

Hannibal

Hannibal for Wine Loversby Terri McClain

Chocolaterie Stam offers

regional and seasonal wine in

addition ot fine chocolatesThe Main Street Kitchen Store offers

a variety of wines.


Featuring Mark Twain Cave exclusive wines and NOW introducing Mark Twain Cave-Aged Cheese.

Open 7 days a week with last tours of Mark Twain Cave ending 4pm (winter) Located at Cave Hollow Village, Highway 79 just South of Downtown Hannibal

573-231-1000

Calendar of EventsAvailable for

private events

“We’ve got a seat for you and your friends at Hannibal’s only

Winery!”

Feb. 8 – Kathy Brink & Mike Coultas: A Little Country, A Little Rock & Roll 7–10PM

Feb. 14 – Valentine Dinner with JJ’s Catering & Billy Morrison on Piano 6–9PM*

Feb. 15 – Young Jazz Musicians 5–9PM

March 8 – Kathy Brink & Mike Coultas: Helps Take Care of the Winter Blues 7–10PM

March 9 – Chocolate Extravaganza 1–4PM

March 16 – Young Jazz Musicians: Corned Beef, Cabbage & Games 7–9PM

March 22 – Rock & Roll Revival: Old Time Rock & Roll That Soothes Your Soul 7–11PM

April 12 – Kathy Brink & Mike Coultas: It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere 7–9PM

* RESERVATIONS NEEDED

103 N. Main Street • Hannibal573-221-0460

Even the most hard-to-buy-for someone will love exceptional chocolates.

Don’t miss the Chocolate Extravaganza Saturday, March 9 Check out our full selection of packaged Missouri wines

We’re a chocolate lover’s dream!

Valentine’s giftsEaster treats

Scouting for Food Sup-ports Area Food Pantries in NeedBAG DROP-OFF FEBRuARy 23

FOOD COLLECTION MARCH 2

Scouting for Food, the food drive for local food

pantries, is a one-day good turn effort con-

ducted by 3,000 Scouts and leaders, collecting

food for hungry people in central and northeast

Missouri.

March 2 is food collection day. From February

23 to March 1 residents are reminded to fill a

bag of food and leave it on their front porch for a

Scout to pick up on March 2.

An estimated 100,000 pounds of food (50

tons) will be collected by the Scouts and given to

food pantries in their community. Food pantries

are low at this time of year because food collect-

ed during November and December has already

been given out to those in need. Roughly 90,000

door hangers are distributed by Scouts through-

out our 33 county region between February 23

and March 1.

Cave Hollow West Winery exclusive wines

and special events

Valentine’s or anniversary gift basket.The Main Street Kitchen Store—beloved by

cake decorators and culinary gadget geeks—offers an assortment of Missouri wines among their broad selection, which is becoming a big draw for the store. Owner Julie Rolson also of-fers special wine and cheese guest packages at her B&B, Garth Mansion.

Cave Hollow West Winery is Hannibal’s only winery. Their exclusive wines are Innocent Broad, a crisp sweet white, and Mark Twain Reserve, a smooth, semi-dry red. They also offer specially “cave-aged” cheese and a gift shop of wine-related items. (See their ad on this page for special event information.)

Owner Linda Colberd says the wine takes nine months to make, “just like a baby.” And like a baby, this wine is carefully nurtured by winemaker Chris West, who also owns West Winery in Macon, Missouri, the only urban winery in the state. For Chris, winemaking began as a hobby and developed into a passion.

With such a great selection of Missouri wines to choose from, and such knowledgeable guides to start you on your journey, there’s nothing to stop you from exploring Hannibal for wine lovers. n


The drawing for the 6th Annual Hannibal Magazine Holiday Hometown Treasure Hunt took place December 21 at the Hannibal Arts Council. Tom and Becky drew seven lucky winners.

DISCOVER

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Grand Prize Winner Vicki Roach won an

assortment of prizes from the remaining

participating merchants

Thanks to the participating merchants: Advance Beauty College, Alliance Art Gallery, Anna Lemon, Barron Aviation/Rapid Descent, Chocolaterie Stam, Cougar Country Boutique, Crescent Jewelry, Farm & Home, Gliks’s, Hannibal Arts Council, Hannibal History Museum, Many Beautiful Things, Native American Trading Company, Riverside Spa, Selby Implement, Smola Family Chiro-practic, Vonda’s Massage Therapy, and Wright Furniture and Flooring.

Vicki Hudelson won

fine chocolates from

Chocolaterie Stam

Rachael Bradley won

a jewelry box from

Crescent Jewelry

Mike Hoyt won a teeth whitening package

from Anna Lemon and his wife, Janet Hoyt,

won a painting from Hannibal Arts Council

Cindy Pickett won a gift certificate

from Wright Furniture and Flooring

Margaret Green won jewelry from

Native American Trading Company

Holiday Hometown Treasure Hunt Winners!


Historic Hannibal’s 3rd Annual Chocolate ExtravaganzaMARCH 9 by Dena Ellis

Highlights

On Saturday, March 9th, the Historic Hannibal Marketing Council will present the 3rd annual Chocolate Extrava-ganza. It is a wonderful opportunity to spend the day and evening in downtown Hannibal enjoying every-

thing chocolate! The event was such a hit last year we sold out of Chocolate Extravaganza Passports so we

encourage you to buy early this year. We plan to have the passports avail-

able for purchase at downtown businesses by March 1st. You

may also call ahead to reserve a passport by

calling Dena Ellis at 573-221-9010 ext. 403 or

Sheena Rolsen at 248-9800. The passports are $20 each and will contain

five coupons that can be redeemed for your

choice of free “chocolate inspired” gifts from a list of over twenty possibilities and more than twenty coupons worth discounts and big savings at downtown businesses. In the past, those free gift coupons have been redeemable for such things as sterling silver hoop earrings, gelato, a chocolate paraffin hand dip with a com-plimentary chocolate martini, chocolate colored jewelry, Death by Chocolate cupcakes with mocha and/or hot chocolate, chocolate sundaes and much more. If you were looking for adventure, you could even redeem one of the coupons for a Walking Haunted Main Street tour. We are putting the list of the chocolate delights together now for this year’s lineup and we have a feeling it’s going to be the best Chocolate Extravaganza yet!

The fun will continue on into the evening with special entertainment at Rumor Has It, Kerley’s Pub, and the Wine Stoppe. There will also be family oriented entertainment during the day and evening hours so there really is no excuse for not spending the day in historic Hannibal.

We hope to see you there! n

120 Lindsey Drive, Hwy 36, Hannibal • 573-221-4001

Annual Mother’s Day Lunch

Sunday, May 12, 201311am – 2pmFree Mimosa for Mom!

Advance tickets available by calling 573-221-4001

Space is limited, advance reservations recommended

Adults $16.99 plus tax

Children 4–12 $7.99 plus tax

3 & under FREE Hwy 61 & MM • Hannibal, MoDine In • Carry Out • Delivery All Day

Open Daily at 10am

Pizza &Subs

221-5442

ANY 16” LARGE PIZZA

$200 OFF Expires 3/31/2013

Please mention coupon when ordering. Not valid with any other offer. Good at participating Cassano’s only.

Pizza &Subs

Hannibal’s Favorite Pizza for 45 Years

SINCE 1967

Appetizers & Side OrdersToasted Ravioli $6.25

Toasted Cheese Sticks $6.25Jalapeno Poppers $6.25

Hot Wings $7.95Deep Fried Mushrooms $3.75

French Fries $2.75 Deep Fried Onion Rings $3.00

Chicken Strips $6.25


Sweetheart Swing Dinner and Dance Raising Money for the HelpingHearts FundFEBRuARy 9 by Robin Doyle

On Saturday, February 9, Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation will be host-ing the fourth annual Sweetheart Swing Dinner and Dance to raise funds for the HelpingHearts Fund, the Cardiology Services Patient Assistance Fund

at Hannibal Regional Hospital. The fund helps cardiology patients in their quest to recover and heal from events associated with cardiology issues.

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, en-tertainment, a dance contest with dancing to swinging sounds of the Gateway City Big Band, an 18-piece jazz orchestra from St. Louis.

February is Heart Month and Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation is committed to supporting the cardiology needs of this area. The HelpingHearts Fund is used in a number of ways, including:

• To assist patients diagnosed with congestive heart failure in the critical, daily monitor-ing of their weight by providing the resources to purchase a weighing scale.

• To help patients with transportation expenses after they have been referred to Cardiac Rehabilitation for recovery from a heart attack or a major cardiac procedure such as coronary bypass.

For more information, to purchase tickets, or to learn more about how you can help with the Helping-Hearts Cardiology Services Patient Assistance Fund, go to hrhf.org or call 573-629-3577. n

HIGHLIGHTS

groomingdale’s573-248-2945 • 308 North Main • Hannibal, MO

Monday–Friday 7:15am–5:30pm • Saturday Noon–5pm

Three groomers on staffCall for an appointment!

Open during sidewalk construction

We are looking at new dog treat products for the New Year....Stayed tuned!

Excited About2013! Lighthouse

ChallengeApril 20, 2013

8:00 AM

Pre-register by April 5 to ensure t-shirtPick up a registration form at

Hannibal Parks & Recreation or sign up online at www.shinealightonautism.com

Kids Carnival GamesFood & Drinks for FREE to

all participants

Competitive Climbers (9:15–11:00 AM) — 1 hour to complete as many fl ights as you can. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place awards for male & female / $50

Lighthouse Challenger — Set your own goal and go for it! Receive an event t-shirt & water bottle / $25

Kids Climb (10 and under must be accompanied by parent/guardian) — Receive an event t-shirt & water bottle / $10

Registration begins 7:00 AM


2nd Annual Chase Anderson MDA RodeoMARCH 15 & 16 by Kim Hanlin

Rockin’ A Arena in Palmyra is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Chase An-derson MDA Memorial Rodeo. It roars back into Palmyra March 15 & 16, 2013. Last year’s introductory event was such a success that it was an obvious choice

to make this an annual event. Selling out both nights and raising $25,000 to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association last year has the Anderson family excited about what can be done this year.

Chase Anderson, son of Joel Anderson and Chloe Anderson-Lovelace, passed away in 2011 from the disease at age 17. Chase loved the sport of rodeo and spent many hours watching family members practice and compete in various events. Chase was always the most proud and biggest fan in the stands. A cowboy at heart, Chase’s memory lives on through family members, friends and the community. All have been so loving and giving in joining together with us to give back to the community through this special event.

Outlaw Rodeo Productions brings all the fire and flames of a full schedule rodeo each night at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $12 at the door and kids 5 and under are free. There will be events each night to get the crowd involved, including the kids, with prizes awarded. Past events have been a Calf Scramble for the kids and the exciting Wild Cow Milking contest for the adults.

Community support of this event has been overwhelming and greatly appreciated. There is still time to be involved. To be a volunteer or to join us as a sponsor, contact Rockin’ A Arena at 573-629-1972, email to [email protected], or visit our website at www.rockinaarena.com. n


HIGHLIGHTS Hannibal ArtsPerformance

HANNIBAL ARTS COuNCIL THEME PARTy FuNDRAISER

Saturday, April 6

6:30 pm – Social Hour in the Back Alley

7:30 pm – Dinner and Live Music in the Speakeasy

Quality Inn & SuitesTickets: $30 clams per person ($300 per table of 10)

Reservations by Monday, April 1 at 573-221-6545

Grab your friends and come out to the Hannibal Arts Council’s annual theme party fundraiser – a great time for a great cause! Guests will be transported from a grungy back alley to an elegant upscale 1920s speakeasy that requires a secret password for entry. Guests are encouraged to dress the part of the 1920s - casual to formal, on either side of the law.

Questions? Contact the Hannibal Arts Council at 573-221-6545.

SIRENS OF THE ’60S

Saturday, March 16

7:30 pm

HLGu – Roland Fine

Arts CenterTickets at the door are

$20 per person, $5 for

students.

Similar to “Girl Singers of the Hit Parade,” Colleen Raye’s newest production features Raye, her sister Debbie O’Keefe and newcomer Katie Gearty. Dressed in paisley or psychedelic prints, they belt out 35 songs made popular by artists such as Dionne Warwick, Barbara Streisand, Petula Clark, Shirley Bassey, Lesley Gore and scores more.

The concert is funded in part by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.

presents

One Performance Only!

Saturday, February 2 • 7:00 pm

The Great Room, 1100 Broadway (Across from First Christian Church)

Tickets are $12 – at the door.

The comedy, which raises questions about art and friendship,

concerns three long-time friends, Serge, Marc, and Yvan. Serge, indulging his penchant for modern art, buys a large, expensive, completely white painting. Marc is horrified, and their relationship suffers considerable strain as a result of their differing opinions about what constitutes “art”. Yvan, caught in the middle of the conflict, tries to please and mollify both of them.

Directed by Rich McCoy of dynamic patterns theatre of Springfield, IL.

*adult language

JASON SWAGLER, JAZZ SAxOPHONE

Sunday, March 10 • 6:00 pm

Hannibal Arts Council, 105 South Main Street$15 ($10 for HAC Members) – includes drinks and

snacks

Jason Swagler is an Instructor of Music at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). A member of the SIUE faculty since 2000, his teaching duties include jazz saxophone, concert jazz band, lab band, combo, jazz history, music history, and music theory. Jason maintains an active

performing career, playing between 100 to 150 dates a year under his own name and as a freelancer. Swagler will be joined by other jazz musicians.

Sponsored by: The Law Office of Branson L. Wood III, Hannibal Concert Association


50 MILES OF ART

Studio and Gallery Tour

March 23–24

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!

For more information go to www.50MilesofArt.com

Exhibits & Gallery Events

Hannibal Arts Council 105 South Main Street

Gallery Hours: Monday/Wednesday–Friday

9am–5pmSaturdays 11am–2pm

(573) 221-6545www.hannibalarts.com

POETRy OuT LOuD

NEMO Regional Finals

Tuesday, February 12

10:00am(snow date February 19)

Hannibal Arts Council

The Poetry Out Loud competition invites the dynamic aspects of “slam poetry,” spoken word and theater into the English class to help students master public-speaking skills, build self-confidence and learn about their own literary heritage. Participating schools include: South Shelby High School, Troy-Buchanan High School, North Shelby High School, Milan High School, Palmyra High School and Louisiana High School.

ART FROM THE PARKS

Area Artist Exhibit and Competition

February 9 – March 24

Opening Reception and Awards:

Saturday, February 9 • 5:00–8:00 pm • Awards 7:00 pm

Area residents and artists are invited to submit original artwork showcasing the beauty of Hannibal’s numerous parks. All art forms are acceptable (i.e. painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, etc). Awards will be given in Adult and Youth divisions.

Artwork In: Monday, February 4 and Tuesday, February 5 from 9:00 am–5:00 pm

Full Exhibit Details are available on the Hannibal Arts Council’s Gallery page at hannibalarts.com.

Exhibit Sponsored By:

SECOND SATuRDAy GALLERy NIGHT

Saturday, February 9 • 5:00–8:00 pm

Saturday, March 9 • 5:00–8:00 pmHannibal Arts Council, 105 South Main Street

Hannibal Alliance Art Gallery, 112 North Main

Fresh Ayers, 209 North Main

Gallery 310, 310 North Main

Main Street Wine Stoppe, 303 North Main

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!

FIRST FRIDAy ART ADVENTuRESMonthly hands-on art activities for kids ages 5 to 12

Hannibal Arts Council, 105 South Main Street

$10 per child ($5 per child for HAC members)Scholarships available upon request.

Registration is required.

Call (573) 221-6545 to join in the fun!

Sponsored by: Riedel Foundation

Friday, February 1 • 4:00–6:00 pm

LIGHT HEARTED: Valentines Day Votive/Celery

Stamp Cards

The February theme is Light Hearted. Participants will create a Valentines-themed glass and tissue paper votive holder and make their own original Valentines cards using celery stalks to create rose patterns.

Snacks will be cheese filled celery sticks and Valentines chocolates.

Friday, March 1 • 4:00–6:00 pm

GOING GREEN: Clay Pot Mosaics/

Growing Grass Heads

The March theme is Going Green. Participants will create a pot adorned with tile mosaic and filled with a spring bulb as well a whimsical creature that will grow into a grass-haired friend. Snacks will be a homemade trail mix.


Hannibal Parks & Recreation Eventsby Mary Lynne Richards

Even though it’s cold outside, there are plenty of ways to Get Up and Get

Active!

INDOOR ARCHERy

6:30 pm Wednesdays at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center through March 6. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by adult.

SENIOR ADuLT DANCES

Noon to 3:00 pm every Wednesday at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Music provided by the Uptown Strings.

COuCH TO CuPID TRAINING

Training program for Catch Cupid if you Can 5K Run/Walk available on www.hannibalparks.org or at City Hall.

CATCH CuPID IF yOu CAN

5K Fun Run/walk to benefit the Kids in Motion program. 10:00 am Saturday,

February 9, in Riverview Park.

MARK TWAIN MEMORIAL LIGHTHOuSE

STORyBOARD

Climb the stairs to see the new storyboard explaining the history of the lighthouse.

SNOWMAN CONTEST

Take a picture of the snowman in your yard or in the park. Prizes will be awarded for Biggest, Most Original and Most Hannibal Spirit.

DISC GOLF

The 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.

ICE BOWL

Registration starts at 9:00 am and tee off is 10:00 am February 16 at Huckleberry Park’s disc golf course. Proceeds go to Douglass Community Services Food Pantry.

CHART TEEN HEALTH FAIR

11:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday, February 2, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center

NATuRE WALK

10:00 am March 23 at Riverview Park. Meet at the entrance to the River Road Trail. Reservations must be made by calling 573-221-0154 or by emailing [email protected]

SENIOR ExPO

11:00 am to 2:00 pm Thursday, April 18, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center

FOR MORE INFORMATION:Aron Lee 571-231-6551 • [email protected] Don Crane 573-231-5743

7th Annual

Hannibal Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament

February 16 • Huckleberry Park

Tee-off begins 10 a.m. • Registration begins 9 a.m.Participants play 2 rounds • Food • Prizes

Proceeds Benefit Douglass Community Services Food Pantry

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SCAVENGER HuNTS

Scavenger Hunts for the Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse Trail and Nipper Park are fun and free and can be done at any time.

The list of clues is available at the Hannibal Parks & Recreation office at City Hall, 320 Broadway, and the Hannibal Convention & Visitors Bureau office at 505 N. Third St. Paddlewheel Popcorn, 121 N. Main St., is offering a prize for completing the Lighthouse Trail scavenger hunt. Chocolaterie Stam at103 N. Main St., is offer-ing a prize for completing the Nipper Park scavenger hunt.

ART FROM THE PARKS ExHIBIT AND COMPETITION

Take pictures, draw, sculpt the art in and from Hannibal parks during all seasons. Exhibit will be in February 2013 at Hannibal Arts Council. For submission information and entry forms, visit the Gallery Page at www.hannibalarts.com.

RIVERVIEW AND HuCKLEBERRy PARK MILEAGE MAPS

Maps showing routes for walking/biking/running in Riverview and Huckleberry Parks are available at the HPR office, Hannibal Convention and Visitors Bureau and local hotels. In Riverview, there’s a 3-mile route, along with two half-mile routes and a third-mile route. In Huckleberry, there’s a one-mile route. The maps are also available on the web site:www.hannibalparks.org

MORE INFORMATION

Find out about all events atwww.hannibalparks.org/eventsFollow Hannibal Parks on Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/HannibalParksRec and Hannibalparks on Twitter.

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150th Anniversary of “Mark Twain” pen nameFEBRuARy 2 by Brenna McDermott

Samuel Clemens first adopted the pen name “Mark Twain” on February 3, 1863, under a letter written

to the “Virginia City Territo-rial Enterprise” newspaper. One hundred and fifty years later, “Mark Twain” is the most famous pen name in history.

The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum will celebrate the sesquicentennial of the pen name “Mark Twain” with a lecture at 2:00 pm February 2 in the mu-seum gallery.

Curator Henry Sweets will trace Clemens’ use of vari-ous pen names throughout the years, including “Thomas Jefferson Snodgrass” and “Rambler” and explain the author’s final choice of “Mark Twain.” He’ll discuss several possible meanings of the name and whether someone else might have used the pen name first.

The talk is free and open to the public. The museum gallery is located at 120 N. Main St. in Hannibal. Call Mai Conrad at 573-221-9010, ext. 401, for reservations. n

28th Annual Mark Twain Toy ShowFEBRuARy 22–24 by Dan Gard

Come join us for the 28th Annual Mark Twain Toy Show February 22nd through the 24th! The show is moving to a new location in the Town & Country Inn and Suites in Quincy, Illinois, just be-

hind The Home Depot store. It starts on Friday the 22nd at 4:00 pm and goes until 9:00 pm. On Saturday, the doors open at 9:00 am and the show goes until 5:00 pm. The show runs from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm on Sun-day. The show has something for everyone in the family from the kids to the Grandparents. Browse at your leisure and lunch will be available.

The Mark Twain Toy Show is one of the finest toy shows in the Midwest. It showcases collectible toys related to agriculture, construc-tion, transportation, trains, and motor sports. The various items you will find at the show include die-cast collectibles, scale models, hand-built custom equipment, pedal tractors, autographs, 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 lobby, ball room and in the first and second floor hotel rooms. Every kind of tractor, farm imple-ment, heavy construction equipment, semi, circle-track racer and pull-ing tractor can be found here for your chance to add to your collection.

There will also be vendors that showcase quality hand-made crafts, children’s puzzles and games, vintage signs, magazines, equipment literature and agricultural related artwork. You’ll see thousands and thousands of items on exhibit throughout the weekend. n

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Down Country Hosting Rhinestones & Rodeo Fundraising EventFEBRuARy 2 by Kate Dougherty

All artwork created by individuals, families, and friends of the differntly abled.

February 2, 2013

Down Country is a 501 C3 organization and donations are tax deductible.

Anthony & Katherine Dougherty, Michael & Whiteney Holliday, Clint Allen, Dana Pearn,Daren & Melissa Griesbaum, Kim Triplett, Korey Shramek &

Special Friends: Heather Allen, Jeff & Lisa Neisen

All proceeds benefit training/education on disabilities, positive awareness, and "outside the box" learners

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HIGHLIGHTS

Down Country is hosting the Rhinestones & Rodeo Art Auction and Dance on Saturday, February 2 at The Ambiance in Quincy, Illinois. This black tie preferred but

not required event begins at 7:00 pm and includes food stations, special guest Jim Faber (President of the National Down Syn-drome Congress), door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, chances to win a night at the Ritz Carlton in St. Louis, 25 silent auction items, and a live art auction with artwork from local families of the differ-ently-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 featur-ing blues, rock, swing and country and often playing at Jimmy Buffets in Florida, will perform from 10:00 pm to midnight. Plus, for one night only, the “Million Voices” art gallery (a continua-tion of the “I Have a Voice” project from Gigi’s Playhouse) will be at the event. Down Country will also be announcing its ten 2013 scholarship recipients.

Tickets for the Rhinestones & Rodeo event are $25.00 per person or $200 per table of eight in advance and can be pur-chased online at www.upatdowncountry.com or by calling 217-

617-3568 or e-mailing [email protected]. Tickets may also be purchased at the door the night of the event for $40.00 per person. Checks should be made payable to Down Country. Town & Country Inn & Suites (217-214-0400) has special rates for anyone attending the event. Guests should request Rhine-stone’s & Rodeo room block. A shuttle will be provided back and forth throughout the evening.

Special Guest James A. Faber of Monument, Colorado, is currently the President of the National Down Syndrome Con-gress and was elected to his second one-year term in July 2012. A retired Air Force colonel, Jim is the CEO and Founder of Faber Industries, a business consulting firm. He and his wife, Suzanne, have four children, including one with Down syndrome.

The “Million Voices” art gallery is an extension of the “I Have a Voice” gallery that traveled the Tri-States last year, where it was displayed at the Quincy Mall and Hannibal Arts Council. Both exhibits come to the Tri-States from Gigi’s Playhouse (an interna-tional Down syndrome awareness center) in partnership with the Chicago-based ideas company Bagby and photographer Thomas Balsamo. Through artful photography and moving first person


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The event is a Black Tie Preferred Event but not required. The families and individuals Down Country seeks to honor often find themselves in sterile or clinical environments that nurture neither body nor soul and it is for them Rhinestone & Rodeo is a dress occa-sion. For some it is their only night out the entire year. Down Coun-try looks forward to seeing you there, no matter what you wear!

Proceeds from the fundraiser will help Down Country meet its goals to promote positive awareness for individuals with dis-abilities/exceptional abilities and to facilitate the educational/specialized training of teachers, therapists, and others within the Tri-State rural community. For more information visit www.upatdowncountry and page on Facebook/Upatdowncountry. n

MARK yOuR CALENDARS

January 31 – iPad training (Refresher/Beginner/Intermediate Course). No Charge. Palmyra High School, 3:45– 5:00 pm (reservations appreciated),

February 1 – Listen in! Jim Faber (President of the National Down Syndrome Congress) and wife Suzanne on the Mary Griffith show.

March 1 – National Speaker and Behavior Therapist/Parent Stacy Taylor, MA, B.C.B.A. The Patio Restaurant in Quincy, Illinois, 6:00 pm. Reservations required: 217-617-3568 or [email protected]

March 2 – Transitions: Ages & Stages Conference through DSAGL & UMSL in St. Louis. Scholarships for families/professionals available. Open to Tri-State area residents only. 217-617-3568 or [email protected]

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Quarter Madness Benefits Area CharitiesFEBRuARy 28 & MARCH 28 by Carrie Danner

The loose change in your pockets can help veryworthy local causes each month with the Hannibal Quarter Madness.

This event is new to the area and has been described as a “Party with a paddle!” Each month this group provides a fundraiser to benefit a local charity.

With the effort of local vendors, businesses and individuals, a variety of approximately 55 auction items are collected each month. Participants buy numbered paddles and bid on quality vendor items with one to four quarters (per paddle) depending on the retail value. Once all quarter bids are placed, a randomly chosen paddle number number is drawn until there is a winner.

The event is held every fourth Thursday of the month at the American Legion Hall, 3819 Highway MM in Hannibal. Doors open at 5:30 pm and bidding starts at 6:30 pm. The February 28 charity is Honor Flight and March 28 supports Project Graduation.

Interested Missouri nonprofits may contact Carrie Danner at 573-221-2111 or [email protected]. For more information visit Hannibal quarter madness on Facebook. Annual sponsors include Fiddlestiks, Printex, and NuFIT for You. n

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Hoops for HopeFebruAry 14 • 5:30 pM

HLGU Campus – Mabee Sports ComplexHLGU vs. Williams Baptist College

Join Hannibal-LaGrange University Basketball Teams to raise funds for the Life.Light.Hope Fund, which offers patient assistance to our community members fighting cancer at the James E. Cary Cancer Center. T-shirts are on for sale until January 31st by contacting a HLGU Basketball Player or Coach Kelly Quigle at 573-629-3212. For more information: Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation office, 573-629-3577.

Happy Hours, Specials & Events

Join Hannibal Magazine on Facebook!

Read issues online at hannibalmagazine.digitalsherpa.com

Get $25 off any annual “You’re Covered” pest control program at Reliable

Pest Solutions. (See ad on page 2)

$99 for half-hour massage or facial, essential pedicure, essential manicure,

shampoo & style, makeup application at The Powder Room. (See ad on page 2)

Enjoy Happy Hour from 4:00–6:00 pm at the new Rustic Oak Grill & Pub.

Nightly specials, All U Can Eat Catfish Buffet $10, Sunday Dinner Buffet $10.99

and $5.99 for kids under 11. (See ad on page 6)

Many Beautiful Things offers new & gently used furniture & home decor,

trendy clothing, and much more. Check out their new merchandise. (See ad on

page 12)

The Main Street Kitchen Store offers $1 off a bottle of wine and a free gift

with the purchase of two bottles. Don’t miss their 7th Annual Grand Opening

February 1–3. (See ad and story on page 18)

Cave Hollow West Winery offers exclusive wines and cheeses, plus live mu-

sic (See story on page 18 and ad on page 19)

Chocolaterie Stam offers exceptional chocolates and Missouri wines (See

story on page 18 and ad on page 19)

Quality Inn & Suites offers happy hour in the lobby from 5:00–7:30 pm,

Mondays through Thursdays. Purchase your Mother’s Day Lunch tickets today!

(See ad on page 21)

$2 off any 16” large pizza at Cassano’s (See ad on page 21)

New dog treats arriving soon at Groomingdale’s Pet Boutique (See ad on

page 22)

Save big on season passes at Mark Twain Landing (See ad on page 27)

Aunt Polly’s Treasures offers a variety of fun antiques (See ad on page 29)

Gift cards and salon services available at Advance Beauty College (See ad

on page 32)

$100 guaranteed trade-in and phone specials at Wave Lengths (See ad on

page 37)

Free delivery and setup with purchase of Tempur-pedic mattress at Wright

Funiture & Flooring (See ad on page 38)

T H I R T I E T H A N N U A L

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Saturday, February 16thNoon – 6 pm

Admiral Coontz Armory

Chili CookoffPeace Love

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Bridge the Gap to Health Training ProgramQuincy Medical Group’s Maximum Athletics Bridge the Gap

to Health Training Program is back! The training program

has expanded to include training for ALL events.

• 14 Week training program for walkers or runners

• Cost includes t-shirt, training manual, and a support crew

• ALL proceeds benefit the MedAssist Program

• ALL skill levels and ALL ages welcome!

First Meeting is February 2, 2013 in the Kroc Center

Worship Theater at 9:00 am. For more information visit

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LOCAL Calendar of Events

January/February/March


Monday, January 28

2:30 pm: Book Discussion: Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks. Hannibal Free Public Library. 573-221-0222.

Healthier Together (See page 12)

Thursday, January 31

3:45 – 5:00 pm: Down Country iPad Training (See page 31)

5:00 – 7:00 pm: Business After Hours. Greater Hannibal Chamber of Commerce. 573-221-1101.

Down Country iPad Training (See page 31)

Friday, February 1

4:00 – 6:00 pm: First Friday Art Adventure (See page 25)

Saturday, February 2

Groundhog Day

2:00 pm: Lecture: 150th Anniversary of “Mark Twain” Pen Name (See page 28)

6:30 – 9:30 pm: AVENUES Bowl for the Cause. $100/5-person team. Limited space. Ten Pin Alleys, 306 S. 6th St. 573-406-1400 to register a team.

7:00 pm: Rhinestones & Rodeo Art Auction/Dance (See page 30)

7:00 pm: Performance: Art by Yasmina Reza (See page 24)

ONGOING EVENTSDaily

Coffee for a Cause at the Caring Cup (see page 10)

January 28–29

Healthier Together Seminar & Events (see page 12)

February 1–3

Kitchen Store Annual Grand Opening Events (See page 18)

February 15–16

Book Lover’s Sale. Friday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday 10:00 am – 2:30 pm. Used and gently

used books, magazines, and audiovisuals for the entire family. Most items under a dollar. Hannibal Free Public Library. 573-221-0222.

February 20–21

Mental Health First Aid Certification Course (See ad on page 31)

February 22–24

28th Annual Mark Twain Toy Show (See page 28 and ad on page 27)

March 15 & 16

2nd Annual Chase Anderson MDA Rodeo (See page 23)

March 25–26

Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary hosts Books are Fun. Monday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Tuesday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. All proceeds benefit HRH Auxiliary. HRH Mall Area. 573-248-5272.

March 29–31

Easter Weekend Activities at Mark Twain Landing (See ad on page 27)

Exhibits (See page 25)

February 9 – March 24 Art from the Parks

March 23 & 2450 Miles of Art



January/February/March Thursday, February 7

8:30 – 11:30 am: A Passion for Service—Bill Drury Customer Service Seminar. Bill Drury is a man with a passion. He is on a mission to help businesses create lifetime loyal customers. Action-packed half-day workshop with proven strategies and techniques to help everyone in the company win customers and reduce lost sales. Greater Hannibal Chamber of Commerce. 573-221-1101.

10:30 – 11:00 am: Babies & Books. Story time for children under 2 years old and their parents or caregivers. Hannibal Free Public Library. 573- 221-0222.

8:00 am – 4:00 pm: Hannibal Regional Medical Group’s Vision Institute Trunk Show. Check out the latest styles in eye glass frames. Hannibal Regional Hospital Mall Area. 573-406-5730.

Friday, February 8

Live music by Kathy Brink & Mike Coultas. Cave Hollow West Winery. 573-231-1000 or www.marktwaincave.com. (See ad on page 8)

6:00 – 9:00 pm: D.A.R.E. Dance. Admission: $3.00 at the door. Open to all students grades 1–5 only. 1st grade children will not be admitted without a parent. Admiral Coontz Armory.


10:00 am: Catch Cupid if You Can (See page 26 and ad on page 37)

Show Choir Invitational. Bonfils Auditorium, Troy. TroyMusic.com. (See ad on this page)

Troy Rotary Shrimp Boil, Lincoln County Fairgrounds. 636-528-6088. (See ad on this page)

5:00 – 8:00 pm: Second Saturday Gallery Night (See page 25)

5:00 – 8:00 pm: Art from the Parks Opening Reception & Awards (See page 25)

5:30 – 9:00 pm: Annual daddy/daughter dance and pancake buffet. Sesquicentennial Building, Palmyra.

6:00 pm: Sweetheart Swing (See page 22 and ad on page 1)

8:00 pm – 12:00 am: 25th Annual Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department Dance. American Legion Hall, Palmyra.


10:00 am: Poetry Out Loud (See page 25)

6:00 pm: e-Reader Petting Zoo. Hannibal Free Public Library. 573-221-0222.

Wednesday, February 13

10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Blood Drive. Hannibal Regional Hospital Mall Area.

Thursday, February 14

St. Valentine’s Day

6:00 – 9:00 pm: Valentine Dinner, featuring Billy Morrison on Piano and food by JJ’s Catering.

Reservations required. Cave Hollow West Winery. 573-231-1000 or www.marktwaincave.com. (See ad on page 19)

5:30 pm: Hoops For Hope. (See Best Bets on page 33)

Friday, February 15

11:30 am: Coffee Club. Hannibal Free Public Library. 573-221-0222.

7:00 pm: Molly’s Irish Shindig. Music, food, & drink. Hannibal History Museum, 214 N. Main. 573-248-1819 or HannibalHistoryMuseum.com. (See ad on page 7)

7:00 – 9:00 pm: Young Jazz Musicians. Cave Hollow West Winery. 573-231-1000 or www.marktwaincave.com. (See ad on page 15)


Hannibal Ice Bowl (See page 26)

Hannibal Jaycees Chili Cookoff. 866-263-4825 or HannibalJaycees.org. (See Best Bets on page 33 and ad on page 36)

Troy Kiwanis Sweetheart Dinner & Dance featuring Butch Wax and the Hollywoods. KC Hall, Troy. 636-528-1354. (See ad on this page)


8:00 am – 6:00 pm: Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary hosts Laurie’s Shoes. All proceeds benefit the HRH Auxiliary. HRH Mall Area. 573-248-5272.




T H I R T I E T H A N N U A L

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Scouting for Food bag drop-off (See page 19)

Monday, February 25

2:30 pm: Book Discussion. Hannibal Free Public Library. 573-221-0222.


6:30 pm: Quarter Madness to benefit Honor Flight (See page 32)

Friday, March 1

4:00 – 6:00 pm: First Friday Art Adventure (See page 25)

7:00 pm: 3rd Annual Trivia Night. Benefit to support Hannibal History Museum. $75/table of 8. $100 cash prize, silent auction, games and more. Purchase tickets at Hannibal History Museum, 217 N. Main St. Event held at The Great Room, 11th & Broadway. (See ad on page 4)

Saturday, March 2

Scouting for Food Collection (See page 19)


Thursday, March 7

10:30 – 11:00 am: Babies & Books. Story time for children under 2 years old and their parents or caregivers. Hannibal Free Public Library. 573- 221-0222.

Friday, March 8

7:00 – 9:00 pm: Special music by Kathy Brink & Mike Coultas. Cave Hollow West Winery. 573-231-1000 or www.marktwaincave.com. (See ad on page 19)

Saturday, March 9

12:00 – 8:00 pm: Chocolate Extravaganza. (See page 21)

5:30 – 6:30 pm: United States Air Force Band “Starlift” performance. Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum, 120 N. Main St. 573-221-9010, ext. 404 or www.marktwainmuseum.org.

5:00 – 8:00 pm: Second Saturday Gallery Night. (See page 25)

Sunday, March 10

6:00 pm: Jason Swagler, Jazz Saxophone (See page 24)

Friday, March 15

11:30 am: Coffee Club. Hannibal Free Public Library. 573-221-0222.

6:00 – 9:00 pm: D.A.R.E. Dance. Admission: $3.00 at the door. Open to all students grades 1–5 only. 1st grade children will not be admitted without a parent. Admiral Coontz Armory.

7:00 pm: Molly’s Irish Shindig. Music, food, & drink. Hannibal History Museum, 214 N. Main. 573-248-1819 or HannibalHistoryMuseum.com. (See ad on page 7)

Saturday, March 16


7:00 – 9:00 pm: Young Jazz Musicians. Cave Hollow West Winery. 573-231-1000 or www.marktwaincave.com. (See ad on page 19)

7:30 pm: Sirens of the ’60s (See page 24)

Sunday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day




5K Fun Run/Walk • February 910 a.m. in Riverview Park

Registration forms are available at the Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department, 320 Broadway, and Douglass Community Services, 711 Grand Ave

$10 for youth 12 and under $20 for adults 13 and over$30 for couples

A training program with suggested workouts, called Couch to Cupid, is available online at www.hannibalparks.org

Friday, March 22

7:00 – 11:00 pm: Old Time Rock & Roll That Soothes Your Soul. Cave Hollow West Winery. 573-231-1000 or www.marktwaincave.com. (See ad on page 19)

Troy Rotary Adult Easter Egg Hunt. Lincoln County Fairgrounds. (See ad on page 35)

Saturday, March 23

Troy City Wide Yard Sale. 636-462-8769. (See ad on page 35)

4th annual Craft Fair to benefit MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). Pike County Fairgrounds,Highway 54 just East of Highway 61, Bowling Green. [email protected].

2:00 – 3:00 pm: Black History Month Celebration. Angela Williams storytelling. Hannibal Free Public Library. 573-221-0222.

Monday, March 25

2:30 pm: Book Discussion. Hannibal Free Public Library. 573-221-0222.

Thursday, March 28

6:30 pm: Quarter Madness to benefit Honor Flight (See page 32)

Friday, March 30

Easter Egg Hunt at Bill Trower Memorial Park, Perry.

Troy Community Easter Egg Hunt. 636-528-4000. (See ad on page 35)

Mark your calendar:

April 6–7: Troy MidAmerica Youth Basketball Hardwood Classic. Two-day tournament for students grades 5–12. 636-462-8769 or MAYB.com


ONGOING EVENTSJanuary 28–29

Healthier Together Seminar & Events (see page 12)

February 22–24

Mark Twain Toy Show (See page 28 and ad on page 27)

March 1–3

WGEM Home & Living Show. Quincy.

March 7–10, 14–16

“Godspell.” This heartfelt story will bring the parables of Jesus to life in a fun-filled theatrical manner! 7:30 pm evening performances and 2:00 pm Sunday matinee. $20. Quincy Community Theater, 3rd & York. 217.222.3209 or 1qct.org.

March 15–16, 22–23

Follies dinner theater. $22 per person. Golden Wind Mill, 902 Prairie Mill Road, Golden, IL. www.goldenwindmill.org.

January 31 – February 3

Wanda’s World. Evening performance 7:30pm, Sunday matinee 2:00 pm. Quincy Community Theatre, 300 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 118. Sponsored by WGEM & Quincy Herald-Whig. Tickets $12. 1qct.org or 217.222.3209.

January 28 & 30 | February 28 – March 1

JWCC Auditions for Pieces. 5:30–7:30 pmJWCC Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium, 48th & Harrison Quincy, IL Music, singing, monologues and works of John Ahart, internationally acclaimed playwright and author. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30–7: 30 pm beginning February 4, until the performances on February 28 and March 1. Non-acting personnel are also needed and invited to attend auditions.

Friday, February 1

8:05 pm: Camerata Ensemble Concert. Merillat Recital Hall, Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center, Culver-Stockton College Avant-Garde ensemble dedicated to music of the last 100 years. www.culver.edu.


Groundhog Day

Rhinestone & Rodeo (See page 30)

9:00 – 11:00 am: Bridge The Gap Training Program Kick Off (See Best Bets on page 33)

The Quincy University Art Club silent auction for artwork created by student artists. Raffle,

wine and hors d’oeuvres. $5/$3 for those under

21. Fundraiser to help send QU art students to the annual Self Employment in the Arts (SEA) conference. [email protected].

Tuesday, February 5

5:30 – 6:30 pm: Health Care Class—Nutrition & Diet Support for Liver and Detox. Dr. Mark Holtschlag. Free. Natural Health, 2000 Jefferson. www.naturalhealthquincy.com.

Sunday, February 10

3:00 pm: French Grandeur Young Artists Concert. Quincy Symphony 57th annual event. Youth competition winners and the majestic Saint Saens’ Organ Symphony with Rhonda Basinger. Tickets $12–15. Quincy Jr High School, 14th & Maine. 217-222-2856 or qsoa.org.

Monday, February 11

Quincy Museum

1601 Maine 217-224-7669 thequincymuseum.com Tuesday – Sunday, 1:00–5:00 pm. $3 students/children 3+, $5 adults

Tours

Historic Newcomb-Stillwell Mansion Tours. 1:00–5:00 pm. Closed major holidays. 217-224-7669.

Quincy Public Library 526 Jersey Street 217-223-1309.

Visit www.quincylibrary.org for full calendar of library events, including book discussions, films, contests, and more.

REGIONAL Calendar of Events




5:30 – 6:30 pm: Health Care Class—Nutrition & Diet Support for Men’s Health. Free. Natural Health, 2000 Jefferson. www.naturalhealthquincy.com.


St. Valentine’s Day


8:00 am – 12:00 pm: 5th Annual Treat Yourself Right Wellness Day (See ad on page 13)


5:30 – 6:30 pm: Health Care Class—Nutrition & Diet Support for Women’s Health. Free. Natural Health, 2000 Jefferson. www.naturalhealthquincy.com.

Monday, February 25

5:30 – 6:30 pm: Health Care Class—How to Eat Healthy: Gluten Free & Sugar Free Recipes. Free. Natural Health, 2000 Jefferson. www.naturalhealthquincy.com.


6:00 – 8:00 pm: Look Good...Feel Better. Blessing Cancer Center, Lower Level, Complementary Services Room. Free program that teaches beauty techniques to women cancer patients to help

enhance their appearance and self-image during active chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Those participating will receive a complete makeup kit that includes cosmetics and skin care products donated by the cosmetic industry. Women also will learn ways to cope with hair loss by using wigs, scarves and other accessories. About 15 cosmetologists, who volunteer their time, are certified for the program by the American Cancer Society. RSVP to Rosie Scott at 217-223-8400 x7709.

Friday, March 1

4:00 – 8:00 pm: Glass Slipper Event, Prom and Formal Wear Consignment Sale. Union United Methodist Church, 1101 State St., Quincy.

Tuesday, March 5

5:30 – 6:30 pm: Health Care Class—Nutrition & Diet Support for Pain Management. Free. Natural Health, 2000 Jefferson. www.naturalhealthquincy.com.

Saturday, March 9

7:30 pm: Revisiting Childhood Symphony Chorus Concert. Quincy Symphony Orchestra presents Broadway show tunes, catchy jingles and TV theme songs. Featuring soloists Emily DePauw and phil Touchette. Salem Church, 9 & State. Tickets $12–15. 217-222-2856 or qsoa.org.

Monday, March 11

5:30 – 6:30 pm: Health Care Class—Nutrition & Diet Support for Cholesterol. Free. Natural Health, 2000 Jefferson. www.naturalhealthquincy.com.

TSaturday, March 16

7:30 pm: Suite Masters Quincy Area Youth Orchestra Concert. Baldwin School, 30th & Maine Streets.

Sunday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day

Tuesday, March 19

5:30 – 6:30 pm: Health Care Class—Nutrition & Diet Support for Hypoglycemia. Free. Natural Health, 2000 Jefferson. www.naturalhealthquincy.com.

Friday, March 22

11:30 am: Olympic Salute Concert. Quincy Symphony Orchestra treats the public to a fun and free concert! This year celebrates the Olympics in grand musical style. Baldwin School, 30th & Maine. 217-222-2856 or qsoa.org.

Blessing Hospital, one of only 13 rural hospitals in the nation to receive the 2012 Leapfrog Top Rural Hospital award.

We’re Leaping Ahead ...and the winner is you!

Who is The Leapgfrog Group? A national nonprofit organization of large purchasers of health care - companies like FedEx and UPS, General Motors and Toyota, Verizon and Sprint Nextell, and The Boeing Company - to name a few. These leading businesses and other organizations came together

more than a decade ago to encourage improvements in the safety, quality, and affordability of health care for Americans. Blessing Hospital is proud to be first hospital in Illinois to be on the list of Top Rural Hospitals, and even more proud to be the Healthcare Provider of Choice for you and your loved ones.

This is one of the most competitive awards a hospital can receive, based on proven performance in patient safety and quality.

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