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HannibalM A G A Z I N E
YOUR REGIONAL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
Local and Regional Calendar of Events Inside!
November 2012
Shop Locallyby Ken & Lisa Marks
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Hannibal Magazine November 2012 1
Inside this issueNovember2012
3 Shop Local, Buy Local
4 How to Support 13 Local Businesses in a Day & Have Fun Doing It
DISCOVER
9 Hick Finn
10 Black Friday Insider Shopping
11 Mark Twain Museum Raising Funds for New Roof
HEALTH & FITNESS
12 Break Free from Tobacco ClassesHRMG Mental Health New Location
13 New Procedure Helps Those with Hearing Loss
14 Blessing Breast Center Offers New Level of Support to Women
HIGHLIGHTS
16 Hannibal High School Presents Bye Bye Birdie
17 Mark Twain Museum Events
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20 Parks & Recreation Events
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22 Freedom 5K to Celebrate Veterans Day
24 Soup Day & Country Store
24 Irish Shindigs and Molly’s Holiday Tea
25 November Best Bets
CALENDAR
26 Local Calendar
28 Regional Calendar
HOME
30 Holiday Home Tour
32Holiday
Fun, or How to Squeeze 22 People and a Cat into a 3-Bedroom Home
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Editor: Terri McClain
Contributing Writers:Shawn Dickerman Kim Hanlin
McKenzie Disselhorst Ken Marks
Robin Doyle Lisa Marks
Steve Felde Terri McClain
Hick Finn Brenna McDermott
Michael Gaines Mary Lynne Richards
Geri Graves Sarah Roe
Sara Kurtz
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Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce
Hannibal Arts Council
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Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum
Ken & Lisa Marks
Terri McClain
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by McKenzie Disselhorst
s the holiday season approaches, the Hannibal Area Chamber of
Commerce encourages you to keep your shopping dollars local
and support the businesses that support our community. Shop-
ping locally not only supports the businesses providing jobs in the com-
munity, it also supports critical public services. Street construction and
repair, protection provided through our fire and police departments, as
well as parks and recreation services all depend on sales tax revenue.
In addition, local businesses support our non-profit agencies, schools,
youth programs, and more—because their employees live in and believe
in our community.
Your Hannibal-area businesses provide a wide range of products
and services. From sporting goods to clothing, electronics to automo-
biles, toys to furniture, Hannibal has it all. Visit the stores in our local
shopping centers and historic downtown to experience outstanding
customer service and selection of products. Whether you choose to sup-
port the local businesses you’d miss if they were gone, or you set out to
find a new favorite local business, you may be surprised by the variety of
shopping options available in your own community!
Shop Local, Buy Local
4 November 2012 Hannibal Magazine
Recently, we received an email regarding a survey that outlined
the reasons why shoppers choose to support locally-owned
businesses. Three primary concerns were identified: Shoppers
appreciate convenience, personal attention, and the chance to support
local merchants.
We immediately thought of our fellow shop owners on Main Street,
especially now that the holiday season is drawing near. Locally-owned
specialty shops, both downtown and throughout Hannibal, provide their
loyal customers with warm smiles, personal service, and unique prod-
ucts and services for gift-giving. Many shops feature inspiring Christmas
displays and participate in special events such as Living Windows
(happening on December 8th this year), making the shopping experience
even more pleasurable. Shopping locally means enjoying a fun, stress-
free shopping experience rather than the drudgery of long check-out
lines and cashiers who rarely look up from their keyboards at gigantic
warehouse stores.
We decided to kick off our own holiday shopping season with a stroll
down Main Street, and our first stop was the elegant Chocolaterie Stam at
103 North Main. The gleaming brass and stained glass appointments, the
Shoppers appreciate
convenience, personal attention,
and the chance
to support local merchants.
How to Support 13 Local Businesses in a Day
& Have Fun Doing It by Ken & Lisa Marks
Dillon greets you with a smile at Choclaterie Stam
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luscious chocolates stacked in dazzling displays, and
the warm greetings from MaryGlenn Bowman and her
staff provide the feel-good atmosphere to cheer even
the most “Bah Humbug” of shoppers. Treat yourself to
their decadent Gelato, hand-made daily on site, and
take home beautifully wrapped boxes of chocolates for
those on your Christmas list. Don’t forget—they now
carry the best of Missouri wines, as well. Can you name
one of your friends or family who would be disappoint-
ed to receive either chocolate or wine as a gift?
Alliance Art Gallery, located at 112 North Main
Street, was our next destination. What a wonderful way to support
local talent! The gallery was formed as a co-op with 15 area artists
who share the space and all pitch in to run the business. Here you’ll
find true works of art that will fit into any budget —jewelry, pottery,
sculpture, photography, handmade notecards, oils, watercolors, and
more. Visit the gallery during their monthly Second Saturday event
to meet the artists and learn more about their techniques. Be sure to
take the time to visit Alliance Art Gallery—you’ll be inspired to add
the beauty of art into your living spaces and feel good knowing you’re
helping support the creativity of others in your community.
Next on our spree was a visit to the Native American Trading
Company, 115 North Main. The ethereal sounds of tribal music greet
you as you enter, and the smells of leather, hides, incense and herbs
blend to calm your mind and relax you. Mike O’Cheltree and his
staff are happy to show you pieces from their amazing collection of
silver and turquoise jewelry that stretch case after case, deep into
the shop. There is truly something for everyone at Native American
Trading—music, food, sculptures, original works of art, animal skins,
home décor items, garments, shoes, and much more. Plan to spend
time exploring literally thousands of items in what could easily be
described as a museum dedicated to our country’s native tribes.
Speaking of museums, we had to stop by and say hello to our
friends at the Mark Twain Museum Gallery Gift Shop at 120 North
Main Street. We’re always drawn to their wonderful displays of
books, and, as usual, we find a new title that we must add to our own
Alliance Art Gallery
Native Åmerican Trading Co.
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personal library. There are fun, old-fashioned toys
for the youngsters on our list, sparkling accessories
for the ladies, and—of course—fun and inspirational
quotes from Mark Twain on a variety of items from
mugs to t-shirts to notecards. Several of our family
and friends will receive the wonderful CD, “Mark
Twain: Words and Music,” as gifts this year; we are
so pleased share Mark Twain’s history with our loved
ones who live elsewhere. And, in the spirit of giving,
it is nice to know that our purchases at the Gallery Gift Shop help
support the Mark
Twain Boyhood Home
and Museum, keeping
Twain’s history alive for
all who visit Hannibal.
Across the street at
the Hannibal History
Museum you can buy
your tickets for the
Victorian Holiday Tea
with Molly Brown, a spe-
cial event scheduled for
December 8th as part of the “Living Windows” downtown Christmas
celebration. There’s also a fun new item in the gift shop that relates
to many of the women in our life—a t-shirt featuring Hannibal’s
own “Unsinkable” Molly Brown that reads, “Well Behaved Women
Seldom Make History.” Available in all sizes and colors, this is a great
way to make a bold statement and celebrate the remarkable life of
Mrs. Brown. While you’re at it, you may want to purchase a copy of
the Molly Brown biography, too! If you’ve been curious about the
stories of Haunted Hannibal, stop by to pick up your tickets for the
tour (there’s a Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tour every night at 5:00 pm
in November) or check out the book, Haunted Hannibal: History and
Mystery in America’s Hometown.
We decided to take a break from our shopping spree and enjoy
lunch at Kerley’s Pub, 214 North Main. Tina and the crew are always
there to serve up great food and spirits, and we love sitting outside
on the patio—wasn’t it terrific to have the Farmer’s Market there this
summer? Kudos to Kevin Kerley for hosting the Farmer’s Market, we
hope that all who enjoyed it will show their appreciation by frequent-
ing Kerley’s Pub throughout the winter months.
Our last stop on North Main Street was our most important—gifts
for our two precious pets from Groomingdale’s Pet Boutique. We
have a pair of miniature dachshunds, Buster and Lily Pearl, who light
Hannibal History Museum
CoolByke
US Cellular
Hannibal Magazine November 2012 7
up our lives (and who are absolutely spoiled rotten). The wonderful
team at Groomingdale’s helps us keep them healthy and their selec-
tion of treats, toys, clothes and accessories keeps our babies happy,
as well. We also can’t say enough about their grooming skills and
techniques—dachshunds do NOT like to have their nails cut, and
somehow the Groomingdale’s staff not only tolerates their tantrums
during the process but is able to make it a pain-free experience even
through the most difficult of protests!
Heading down to South Main Street, we stepped in at the
Hannibal Arts Council to enjoy their latest exhibit and marvel at
the creativity and talent on display. This is a particularly good place
to shop for the holidays, especially during their “99 Bucks or Less”
exhibit, which kicks off on November 24. All pieces are available
for—you guessed it—99 bucks or less. Michael Gaines and the crew at
HAC are passionate about art of all kinds and will assist you in select-
ing the perfect piece. Become a member of HAC, or purchase a mem-
bership as a gift for someone special, and enjoy all that the arts bring
to life: special members-only events, music performances, exhibit
openings, and much more! And, of course, your membership provides
the necessary funds to support all the wonderful activities that the
HAC provides, including numerous free programs for children in your
hometown community.
Travelling south on Highway 79, we ventured out to the Mark
Twain Cave Complex to explore the new Cave Hollow Winery. Here,
one can sample many examples of fine Missouri wines in the Tasting
Room, and enjoy their latest feature, “Cave-Aged Cheese.” Bar acces-
sories, wine-related art, home décor items, and foodstuffs make won-
derful gifts and are sure to please. While you’re at the Cave Complex,
take a tour, visit with Mark Twain himself, and peruse the numerous
gift shops such as Cameron’s Candies, Sticks, Stones N Bones, and
105 South Main Street
Place Matters. People Matter.
Community Matters.
Groomingdale’s
Cave Hollow Winery
Many Beautiful Things
8 November 2012 Hannibal Magazine
Cave Hollow Gifts and Candles. If you haven’t visited the Mark Twain
Cave Complex in a while, you’ll be amazed at all the new things to see
and do—don’t miss it!
Heading west on Highway 36, we enjoyed a visit to Many Beautiful
Things, located at 8965 Hwy 36 (next to Fiddlestiks). The name says
it all: for even the most discriminating on your holiday shopping list,
you will find “beautiful things” to delight them. This newly-opened
establishment is an eclectic mix of new and repurposed home décor
and gift items, a potpourri of special finds; each time you visit, you’ll
see something different than the time before.
For a true adventure, we headed out to the Hannibal Regional Air-
port and talked with Robin Carroll about Rapid Descent Skydiving…
now there’s a unique gift item—a gift certificate for the daredevil on
your list! Whether you’re a seasoned skydiver or a newbie looking for
a tandem dive, the folks at Rapid Descent will give you the thrill of a
lifetime as you jump from one of their vintage aircraft. You can also
enjoy a wonderfully peaceful ride on a Glider, an exciting Barron Avia-
tion “Aerobatic” ride on their beautifully restored North American T-6,
or schedule an aerial photo shoot for a professional, birds-eye view of
your home or business. So many choices, this could be your one-stop
shop for all of your gift giving needs!
Once safely back on terra firma, you’ll want to call your friends
and family to tell them of your adventures on your new phone from
U.S. Cellular at 3650 Stardust Drive in the Steamboat Bend Shop-
ping Center. Having a son in high school and another in college, cell
phones are on the top of their wish list each year—anyone with teen-
agers will want to stop by and visit U.S. Cellular. (Ask about Holiday
Specials!)
Swinging around to the Huck Finn Shopping Center on Hwy. 61,
we checked out CoolByke, which carries some of the best brands
in cycling, plus skateboards, accessories, and cool shoes and cloth-
ing that kids will love. They also service bikes, so ask about their
$25 service special. Best of all, their indoor ramp park can be rented
for parties.
By spending just a little more time outside the common “all-in-
one” superstore experience, we found some thoughtful, creative ways
to make holiday gift-giving less of a chore and more of an adventure.
Surprise and pamper your loved ones while giving a boost to the local
economy by shopping at Hannibal’s many small businesses. Take time
to explore Hannibal—those mentioned here are just a few of the won-
derful, locally-owned shops throughout our community that would
appreciate your business. You’ll be surprised at what you’ll find!
Ken and Lisa Marks are the curators of the Hannibal History Museum, 217 N. Main
Street. Their books, and Haunted Hannibal:
are available at the Museum’s gift shop.
Rapid Descent skydiving
Hannibal Magazine November 2012 9
If you give it much consideration, November is a
crazy month around these parts. The weather is
crazy, the holidays are crazy and people are giv-
ing thanks for what they have one day and the next
day they are fist-fighting for Black Friday deals.
Then there is the entire deer issue. The deer are crossing every
road in three counties because deer love is in full bloom. You
stand a terrific chance of colliding with a deer regardless of what
direction you choose to drive. Many times you don’t need to leave
the city limits to smash one.
They are so love-drunk that
I have actually had them run
into the side of my truck. It
feels kind of strange driving
something that exceeds a
couple tons in weight and a
two hundred and fifty pound
animal tries to run over you
and the vehicle.
Fear not, commuters
and travelers of the heart-
land’s highways and byways!
On the horizon there will
come a rumble from afar.
Soldiers from all directions
are pointed toward Mis-
souri, Northern Missouri
in particular. The armies of
hunters will flood our area
for Missouri firearms deer season. It is that magical time of year
when hunters stream through the woods like the ants. I think
we actually have a bigger “deer army” than most third world
countries’ militaries.
I am a lifelong deer hunter, but I am the first to admit that
some of the big city folks sure make me nervous when I see
them with guns. I really get scared when I see their bullets.
I am proud to admit that my dad taught me every move to
make in the field since I was old enough to walk. Hunting is
generations deep in my family. I think some of the city slickers
learned to hunt by watching The A-Team and by playing Xbox.
They appear to be more of a S.W.A.T. team than deer hunters.
I think some of my favorite types to encounter at gas stations
are the hunters who look like they just stepped out of a Bass Pro,
Gander Mountain or a Cabela’s catalog. The mercenary sol-
dier look is pretty lame, too. Buying a truckload of camouflage
hunting and camping gear from a military surplus store right
before the hunt is kind of a waste of time, considering that blaze
orange is required hunting wear during the season. The face
paint is wasted as well, although it looks impressive. It also tells
hunters like me to hunt where these people aren’t!
Today’s deer army is not only packing an arsenal of weaponry,
but they are more mobile that ever. They have ATVs and side-by-
side four-wheelers that look
like little trucks. I guess every
army has to be mobile.
Many people in the deer
army set up a headquarters
called a “deer camp.” This is
utilized for plotting strategies,
eating and sleeping. I think a
little lying may transpire there,
too, but I will let sleeping dogs
lie (pun intended). I never
went to a single one of these
camps in my life. I have been
invited to a few, but I never
mustered up enough fortitude
to go. I know many guys think
that camp is the best part of
the hunt, and it is primarily
what they look forward to
every season. I work with a
lot of guys. I am here to tell you that by day two, after a bunch
of hunters have been sweating all day and eating deer chili for
supper, that camp is beginning to present odors that average air
fresheners can’t defeat. I think I will operate out of my house until
they start selling baking soda in 55-gallon drums to the public!
I do know that when all of the hunting community comes
together, the deer herd is reduced to more manageable numbers
and a lot of tasty venison finds its way to tables everywhere. I
think the hunters who donate some of their deer harvest to the
“Share the Harvest” program and to individual families that ask
for deer are some amazing people. Hunters as a whole are much
needed and a great group of people. You have to love hunters.
They have guns that they know how to use, which limits your
options. Have a SAFE and great season!
Discover
In the Army NowBy Hick Finn
10 November 2012 Hannibal Magazine
Black FridayInsider Shopping with WGEM’s Money Saving Queenby Shawn Dickerman
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DISCOVER
Brace yourselves, shoppers… Black Friday is right around the corner. The lure of
doorbuster sales, too-good-to-miss deals and Black Friday prices is so powerful,
thousands camp out in the freezing cold before the turkey leftovers are even put away.
If this sounds like your Black Friday tradition, WGEM’s Money Saving Queen Sarah Roe is a
lady you’ll want to meet. She’s a strategic shopper who teaches people all across the country
how to save in all aspects of their lives. Roe’s smart shoppers learn to save money every day,
especially Black Friday.
“Black Friday is a rush of deals, no doubt. But, not all those
deals are worth rushing out the door for in the middle of the night,”
says Roe. “It is important to know your prices before you buy and
have a plan of attack in place so when those amazing deals do
arise, you’re ready to grab them.”
Roh suggests 3 Ways to Maximize Your Black Friday Savings:
1. Strategize: Learn the coupon policies before you shop. Many
stores will alter their policies for Black Friday specifically, and this
(left) WGEM’s Natalie Will and
(right) Money Saving Queen
Sarah Roe
Hannibal Magazine November 2012 11
may include price matching, price adjustments and layaway.
Investigate each store before you decide which one is best.
2. Leaked Ads: Find the deals early! You won’t know what the
deals are going to be until you check out the leaked Black Friday
ads. This way, you can plan your attack strategically and you’ll be
way ahead of the game.
3. Be a Stalker: Ok, not a “real” stalker, but be sure to visit
your store a day or two ahead and find out where your items will
be located. If you plan on lining up outside a store at 3:00 am
then you had better make sure you are on the right side of the
store! Look around for inventory changes and ask employees so
you don’t miss the deal.
According to the National Federation of Retailers, a record
226 million shoppers spent $52 billion dollars during last year’s
Black Friday weekend. Roe says, “My special in-depth report,
‘Black Friday: Insider Shopping’ on WGEM, will help shoppers
come up with a plan of attack that really pays off.”
Watch Money Saving Queen Sarah Roe weekdays on WGEM at Noon and Five for
simple and easy money saving tips. WGEM’s Natalie Will’s in-depth report, “Black
Friday: Insider Shopping,” will air on WGEM News at Ten on November 21. Natalie
and Sarah will show you ways you can stretch a buck and save your sanity.
Mark Twain Museum Raising Funds for New Roofby Brenna McDermott
The Mark Twain Museum Gallery
is seeking donors for much
needed roof repairs. Valuable art,
such as Norman Rockwell originals,
are in danger of water damage
unless the 20-year-old roof is
replaced.
Please help raise the funds to raise the roof on this
historic building—home of treasured Clemens family arti-
facts such as Mark Twain’s Oxford gown, his iconic white suit
coat, 15 original Norman Rockwell paintings, baby Langdon’s
death mask, Twain’s writing desk and so much more.
The cost of the project is estimated at $100,000. You
can help get the project started by donating just a few dol-
lars. Mark Twain’s birthday is November 30. Can we raise
$5,000 together by then?
Visit the Causes.com fundraising page to make a dona-
tion or call the museum at 573-221-9010, ext. 402, for
more information about the project.
12 November 2012 Hannibal Magazine
Health & FitnessBreak Free from Tobacco Classes Offered by Robin Doyle
Registration is now open for Break Free Freedom from
Smoking classes to be held in Hannibal at the James
E. Cary Cancer Center. A Break Free series will begin
November 5th at 5:30 pm. Classes are offered free of charge and
participants also receive a voucher good towards the cost of a
one-month supply of a nicotine replacement product.
Break Free classes offer education and support to help people
stop their use of tobacco products over eight sessions. The
classes feature one-on-one counseling with a registered nurse,
peer support, education materials, web resources, information
on tobacco replacement products and a voucher for a one-
month supply of a tobacco replacement product.
The Break Free program follows the American Lung Associa-
tion’s stop smoking program. Many smokers find it hard to quit
because there are several aspects to their addiction. Trained
facilitators teach smokers to recognize physical, mental, and
social cues for smoking, giving smokers a better chance of quit-
ting for good. No matter how long a smoker has smoked, he or
she can benefit from quitting. After quitting, a smoker’s body will
begin to repair most of the smoking damage, beginning as early
as 20 minutes after the last cigarette smoked.
Funding for this project was provided in part by the Missouri
Foundation for Health. The Missouri Foundation for Health is
a philanthropic organization whose vision is to improve the
health of the people in the communities it serves.
There is no charge to attend the Break Free classes. Call 573-
406-1633 or visit carycancercenter.org for more information.
HRMG OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH NEW LOCATION
Beginning November 1, Hannibal Regional Medical
Group’s Outpatient Mental Health and Center for Child Suc-
cess will have a new home at 3145 US Hwy 61, in the same
building as the Hannibal Free Clinic. The move provides
larger office space, increased therapy space, and a more
convenient location.
Hannibal Regional Medical Group offers a full spectrum
of mental health services for adults, teens, and children.
For more information, please call 573-629-3370 or visit
hannibalregionalmedicalgroup.org.
Hannibal Dental Group
Wishing you a joyous holiday season!
Hannibal Magazine November 2012 13
New Procedure Helps Those with Hearing Lossby Robin Doyle
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One out of every eight Americans has hearing loss in both
ears, and as many as one in five are hard of hearing on at
least one side. Instead of traditional hearing aids, a product
called Baha (Bone Anchored Hearing Aids) is giving those with hear-
ing loss a second option. The Baha 3 System is an implantable bone
conduction hearing system that uses the body’s natural ability to
conduct sound. Kevin Lollar, MD, is board certified by the American
Academy of Otolaryngology and is a member of the Hannibal Re-
gional Medical Group. He is the first provider in Northeast Missouri
to offer Baha® Implants.
The Baha system is recommended for three different types
of hearing loss: conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss, and
single-sided deafness (SSD).
In most cases, people with hearing loss are fitted with traditional
air conduction devices. Typically, these hearing aids are placed
inside the ear canal or behind the ear. With the Baha System, an im-
plant is placed behind the non-functioning ear in a straightforward
surgical procedure, where it bonds with the bone around it, forming
a permanent structure with the living bone. The sound processor is
then attached to the abutment.
The procedure has been approved by the FDA for patients age 5
and older. According to Dr. Lollar, the procedure itself can take as lit-
tle as one hour and is done as an outpatient
under either general or local anesthesia.
Direct bone conduction gives improved
access especially to higher pitch sounds when compared to traditional
air conduction hearing aids because sound is not weakened or dis-
torted by passing through the skin, muscle and fat covering the skull.
Benefits of Baha system:
· Direct Bone Conduction allows the recipient to hear sounds
more clearly and naturally.
· Potential recipients can easily test the Baha so that they can
experience the benefits before they have surgery.
· The Baha is comfortable to wear; recipients say that they forget
that they have it on.
· Baha is in use by thousands of individuals around the world.
The outcomes are predictable and well documented.
· The Baha procedure is reversible and does not damage or harm
residual hearing. Additionally, the Baha system does not preclude
any benefits from future hearing technological advances because
it doesn’t compromise middle or inner ear or compromise hearing
nerve sensitivity.
To see if you are a candidate for this procedure, or for more
information, contact Dr. Lollar’s office at 573-629-3500.
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Blessing Breast Center Offers New Level of Support to Womenby Steve Felde
routine mammogram turned Vickie Fish’s life upside
down. It showed cancer.
“That news is shocking,” recalled Vickie. “I felt fine.
I couldn’t believe anything was wrong. I was in a daze. When I
first got the news, I cried.”
A service of the Blessing Breast Center helped Vickie re-
gain some control in her life as she underwent treatment—the
Patient Navigator program.
Sheila Hermesmeyer, RN, is the Blessing Breast Center’s
Patient Navigator. She is an oncology certified registered nurse
with 33 years of experience. Sheila’s role is to guide patients
through the healthcare system, serve as their advocate and be
the consistent contact person for the patient and family from
diagnosis through treatment.
Sheila introduces herself to a woman who receives a biopsy.
Eighty percent of biopsies are negative. But, if the biopsy shows
cancer, Sheila is immediately available to provide whatever level
of support the woman wants. She can help make and attend
doctor and treatment appointments, takes notes at the appoint-
ments to help the patient better recall later what they were told,
and answer questions.
“I’m close with my family and my husband is coming with me
to appointments, but having Sheila with me is more, because
she is a nurse,” Vickie stated. “She knows what’s going on. There
are always questions after I get done with doctors, and I can look
to the notes Sheila took or call her for answers.”
“Sheila has helped my husband, too,” she added. “He was
about as dazed as I was.”
Beyond the medical knowledge Sheila shares, she identi-
fies barriers to care and treatment, such as transportation and
financial needs early in the process.
“This ultimately is beneficial for the patient because resolving
these issues early provides more seamless care and eliminates un-
needed delays,” explains Lori Wilkey, manager, Blessing Brest Center.
Sheila also connects patients with services like lymphedema
screenings, referrals to a clinical therapist or resources available
locally or through the American Cancer Society.
“I am not here to make decisions for the patient,” Sheila
stated. “I am here for support and to make sure they understand
every opportunity and option available to them.”
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Highlights
The 2012 HHS cast has been
working hard rehearsing Bye
Bye Birdie. There will be three
performances on November 8, 9 and
10 at 7:00 pm in the HHS Auditorium.
Doors open at 6:15 pm. Tickets are $8
and may be purchased at the school
office during school hours or at the
auditorium on Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:00–8:00 pm. Remaining tickets will be
sold at the door.
Set in the 1950s, the musical tells the
story of Albert and Rosie, songwriters
and management for teen idol Conrad Birdie. Birdie is about to
give up his gaudy gold suits and pompadour to be inducted into
the army. When Albert and Rosie see their main source of income
drying up, they hatch a plan that includes a hit song and small-
town teenager Kim MacAfee, who will receive Birdie’s “One Last
Kiss” on national television before he
goes into the army.
In Sweet Apple, Ohio, Conrad turns
the whole town upside down, causing
townspeople of all ages to swoon. He
also puts the MacAfee household in
chaos before Albert smoothes things
over by promising the family will
appear on the Ed Sullivan Show.
The quaint small town makes Rosie
long for the day that Albert will settle
down and finally propose, but he has
his hands full placating his clingy and
manipulative mother, Mae. Trouble is also brewing when Conrad
gets sick of being supervised and goes out for a night on the town.
Tunes you may know from Bye Bye Birdie are “Put On A Happy
Face,” “One Last Kiss,” “Telephone Hour,” and “Lot of Livin’ To Do.”
Call 573-221-2733 for more information.
Hannibal High School Presents Bye Bye BirdieNOVEMBER 8, 9 & 10 by Sara Kurtz
Cast:
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Hal Holbrook Set to Appear in Hannibal, Lincoln This FallNOVEMBER 17 by Brenna McDermott
Tony award-winning actor Hal Holbrook, star in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming
film Lincoln, will return to Hannibal this November in his one man show,
Mark Twain Tonight!
Holbrook has performed as Twain since 1954 and will return to the Hannibal
High School Auditorium at 8:00 pm November 17. The program is sponsored by
the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum.
Lincoln, which explores Abraham Lin-
coln’s final months in office, will be released
November 16, just a day before Holbrook’s
local appearance. Holbrook plays journalist
and Lincoln advisor Francis Preston Blair.
The film is based on Doris Kearns
Goodwin’s Lincoln biography, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham
Lincoln, and stars Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln, Tommy Lee Jones, and
Sally Field.
Holbrook also stars in the soon-to-be-released Promised Land, also starring
Matt Damon and John Krasinski and directed by Gus Van Sant.
Holbrook recently authored a memoir, Harold: The Boy Who Became Mark
Twain, to critical acclaim and is the focus of a feature-length documentary,
Holbrook/Twain: An American Odyssey, with a planned released in 2013.
Tickets start at $40. Call 573-221-9010, ext. 404 to make reservations.
JACQUELINE SCHWAB - LIVE IN CONCERT
NOVEMBER 1
World-renowned pianist Jacqueline Schwab
will return for her second concert in Hannibal
on November 1 at 7:00 pm, followed by a wine
and cheese reception. Schwab will perform on
Ossip Gabrilowitsch’s grand piano, one of the
museum’s most valued artifacts. Doors open at
6:15 pm.
Mark Twain Museum Gallery, 120 N. Main
Street. Tickets $25. Call 573-221-9010, ext. 401.
IAN STRATHCARRON BOOK TALK
NOVEMBER 13
Hear travel writer and biogra-
pher Ian Strathcarron discuss his
book, Innocence and War: Mark
Twain’s Holy Land Revisited, which
follows Mark Twain’s travels
through the Middle East. The
book contrasts the author’s adventures with
those Twain had in The Innocents Abroad.
Mark Twain Museum Gallery, 120 N. Main
Street. Free admission. Call for reservations,
573-221-9010, ext. 404.
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THROUGH THEIR EYES
Hannibal Arts CouncilNovember 2–16
Area Photography Exhibit and
Competition features images by local,
amateur and professional, adult and
youth photographers.
YOUNG. RESTLESS.
Hannibal Arts CouncilNovember 2–16
Exhibit features Andrew Buckwalter, Scott Haycraft, Bradley
Pipkin and Nick Willett—four artists of similar age who all grew
up in Hannibal and make creating art a part of their lives.
Two Exhibits!
Opening Reception:
Saturday, November 3, 5:00–7:00 pm
Golden Eagle Distributing featured beverage:
Shock Top Pumpkin
Exhibits Sponsored by:
Art from the Parks Exhibit and Competition
Hannibal Arts Council February 2013
Take pictures, draw, sculpt the beauty in Hannibal’s parks.
More information, including submission information and entry forms, are posted on the Gallery Page at www.hannibalarts.com.
HIGHLIGHTS
Hannibal ArtsExhibits & Gallery Events
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50 MILES OF ART
Studio and Gallery TourNovember 3-4
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!
Alliance Art Gallery
Fourteen artists showcase their quality handmade,
original artwork in a variety of mediums and styles. You
are sure to find a piece that speaks to your heart and meets
your gift giving needs.
The place to find that one-of-a-kind gift.
112 N. Main StreetHannibal, MO 63401
(573)221-2275hannibalallianceartgallery.com
Be sure to visit the
gallery this holiday
season and join us for
our Second Saturday
Gallery Nights where
you can enjoy a guest
artist, an art give away
and visiting with the
gallery artist members.
Hannibal Arts Council 105 South Main Street
Gallery Hours: Monday/Wednesday–Friday
9am–5pmSaturdays 11am–2pm
(573) 221-6545www.hannibalarts.com
Get Ready to Shop!
99 BuCkS…OR LESS
Friday, November 23 – Friday, December 21
Annual holiday exhibit and sale features art priced anywhere up to $99.
Opening Day: Friday, November 23 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
ATTN ARTISTS: Full exhibit details, artist registration form and labels are available on the Gallery page at hannibalarts.com.
Exhibit Sponsored by: Riverside Dermatology/Dr. Linda Cooke
SECOND SATuRDAY GALLERY NIGHT
Saturday, November 10 • 5:00–8:00 pm
Hannibal Arts Council, 105 South Main Street
Hannibal Alliance Art Gallery, 112 North Main
Fresh Ayers, 209 North Main
Gallery 310, 310 North Main (Win Art at 7:00 pm)
Main Street Wine Stoppe, 303 North Main
Art, wine, friends and special events make Hannibal’s downtown galleries the place to be each second Saturday.
FIRST FRIDAY ART ADVENTuRE
Children ages 5 to 12
4:00–6:00 pm
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 the fun!
Friday, November 2
Nuts About November
The November theme is Nuts About November. Participants will create a fall-themed mosaic using natural items including seeds, dried beans, pine cones and nuts as well as an autumnal centerpiece using tree branches with attached leaf-shaped tags featuring words of thanks. Snacks will be an acorn-shaped snack created by workshop participants.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Hannibal Parks & Recreation Events by Mary Lynne Richards
INDOOR ARCHERY
6:30 pm Wednesdays at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center.
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.
SHOOTER’S EDUCATION
Firearm safety program for ages 8-16. Thursdays 6:30–9:00 pm at
Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Signup at 6:30 pm November
8 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center.
SAND VOLLEYBALL
The courts on Southside Recreation Area No. 1, high above Mo.
79, are available for play and practice.
RAMP PARK
The park at Huckleberry Park for roller skates, roller blades,
skateboards, bicycles and scooters is open noon to dark
Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting.
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.
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 & Recre-
ation office at City Hall, 320 Broadway, and the Hannibal Con-
vention & 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 at 103
N. Main St., is offering a prize for completing the Nipper Park
scavenger hunt.
MORE INFORMATION
Find out about all events at www.hannibalparks.org/events
Follow Hannibal Parks on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/
HannibalParksRec and Hannibalparks on Twitter.
ART FROM THE PARKS EXHIBIT AND COMPETITION
Take pictures, draw, sculpt the art in and from Hannibal parks.
Capture the beauty in the parks during all seasons. Exhibit will
be in February 2013 at Hannibal Arts Council.
More information, including submission information
and entry forms, are posted on the Gallery Page at www.
hannibalarts.com.
RIVERVIEW PARK MILEAGE MAP
A map showing different routes for walking/biking/running in
Riverview Park is available at the HPR office, Hannibal Conven-
tion and Visitors Bureau and local hotels. There’s a 3-mile route,
along with two half-mile routes and a third-mile route. The map
is also available at http://hannibalparks.org/files/Parks_Rec/
Documents/RiverviewMileage.pdf
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Fall Classic Rodeo at Rockin A ArenaNOVEMBER 23 & 24 by Kim Hanlin
Rockin A Arena is once again is proud to bring you the great sport of rodeo. Brothers
Joel and Shaun Anderson want to start the fall season off with another full-scale rodeo
Thanksgiving weekend, November 23–24, starting at 7:30 pm each night. Visitors will enjoy
watching the contestants as they perform in bull riding, saddle back & bronc riding, bull dogging,
team roping, calf roping, breakaway roping, and barrel racing. Rough stock chutes have also been
relocated for better viewing of all the events.
The facilities are state-of-the-art, not only for contestants, but for spectators as well. Rockin A fea-
tures well maintained restrooms, concessions, and seating areas that also include handicap seating.
Outlaw Rodeo Productions is again the contractor
for the event and is bringing along all the excitement
of rodeo.
Rockin A received the “Rookie Rodeo Committee
of the Year” from the MO Rodeo Cowboy Association
for their first rodeo last March—the 1st Annual Chase
Anderson MDA Memorial Rodeo benefit (Joel’s son,
Chase, lost his battle with the disease at the young age
of 17). Not only did they receive this great honor, but
the sold-out event was able to raise $25,000 for MDA.
Plans are underway for the 2nd Annual Chase Ander-
son MDA Memorial Rodeo next March 15th and 16th.
Visit www.rockinaarena.com for more
information.
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Bring the Whole Family to Freedom 5K to Celebrate Veterans Day WeekendNOVEMBER 10 by Brenna McDermott
HIGHLIGHTS
Bring your entire family to celebrate America and those who keep
our country safe at the first Veterans Day Weekend Freedom 5K in
downtown Hannibal.
Join us Saturday, November 10, at 10:00 am at the corner of Bird and
Main streets for the family friendly event. Registration begins at 8:00 am.
Participants and supporters will don the colors of America and each
individual will wave a flag during the race—a reminder of what, and
whom, we are gathering for.
This is one of the only races in Hannibal that is easy on the knees
—there are no hills! That means the entire family can participate and
leave the event smiling. For those who want to work on speed, the race
will be timed for your convenience. For those who just want to get a
little exercise, there is no pressure to run or walk at a particular pace.
Just enjoy the flat, leisurely course set out for you in downtown historic
Hannibal.
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Freedom 5K Run and WalkSaturday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m.
Register Online at Fleet Feet St. Louis!Flat path starting at Bird and Main Streets
Send check and registration form to: Historic Hannibal Marketing Council, 123 North Main Street, Hannibal MO 63401
Call 573-221-9010, ext. 404 for more information
Entry FeeVeterans and Active Military:$10 - before Nov. 1$15 - on or after Nov. 1
Name: Sex: Age as of 11/10/12: Home/Cell Phone: Work Phone: Address: City: State: ZIP: _______Email Address: Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL *Cannot guarantee shirt size if registering on or after Nov. 1
Release and waiver of liability: I, the undersigned, in consideration of the opportunity to participate and the acceptance of my entry in this event, intending to be legally bound, do hereby, on behalf of myself, my heirs and legal and personal representatives, release, waive and forever discharge any and all claims for injuries and damages to my person or property, including any and all claims for such injuries and damages resulting from negligent acts or conduct, and including any and all causes of action relating thereto, which might have or shall ever have against the Historic Hannibal Marketing Council, its affiliates, officers, board members, representatives for any and all injuries and damages which I may sustain in this event. I further state that I have sufficiently trained for and that I am in proper physical condition to participate in this event. I further grant authorization for the free use of my name and/or photographs, video tapes, motion pictures, recordings or any other record or transcription of my participation in this event, including, but not limited to, advertise-ments of or publicity, or other media accounts pertaining to this event.
Participant’s signature: Date: *If under 18 years, participant’s parent or guardian must sign
Adults and Children:$20 - before Nov. 1$25 - on or after Nov. 1
downcountrycountry
Walk at a leisurely pace with your kids,
push a stroller, walk a dog or sprint as fast
as you can. All levels of participation are
welcome—just wear your red, white and
blue proudly as you travel the 3.1-mile
flat course through downtown historic
Hannibal.
Do you and your family want to walk
in honor of a grandparent who served in
the military? Show your pride by pinning
a sign on your shirts, provided in your reg-
istration bags. Want to celebrate a friend
serving overseas? Bring loved ones and be
sure to wave the American flag throughout
the route, provided to you in your registra-
tion bags. Have you served in the armed
forces? Wear your uniform with pride!
Following the race, stay downtown
to see the annual Veterans Day Parade
at 11:00 am and visit Historic Hannibal
Marketing Council businesses, which are
sponsoring the event. Proceeds will go
toward an improved downtown veterans
memorial.
The race is an opportunity for all of us
to come together as a community to honor
our service men and women and celebrate
our freedom as Americans.
Entrance fees are significantly reduced
for active military members and veterans.
Unable to walk the course? Come cheer
others on at the finish line or volunteer to
help cheer on the participants throughout
the course.
“We need volunteers to encourage our
runners and walkers,” HHMC member
Mike O’Cheltree said. “We want to properly
acknowledge our veterans and we need
some cheerleaders to help make the day
special for them.”
Fill out the entry form on this page
and bring or mail it with your check to the
Hannibal History Museum, 123 North Main
Street, Hannibal, MO 63401.
For more information or to volunteer,
please contact HHMC member Brenna
McDermott at brenna.mcdermott@
marktwainmuseum.org or at 573-221-9010,
ext. 404.
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Soup Day & Country Store
NOVEMBER 9 by Geri Graves
Holy Family Council of Catholic Women
(CCW) will be having their annual
Soup Day on Friday, November 9, from
11:00 am to 6:00 pm in St. Michael’s Hall,
located in the lower level of Holy Family
church, 1111 Broadway.
Chili or beef vegetable soup, home-
made dessert and a beverage are included
in the price. Tickets are $5.00 for adults
and $2.50 for children ages 4 to 10; chil-
dren 3 and under are free. Maidrites and
hot dogs will also be served. There will be
a country store with homemade baked &
canned items, as well as a raffle. Please
join CCW for lunch or dinner and fellow-
ship with friends and family.
For more information call 573-221-3410.
HIGHLIGHTS Irish Shindigs and Molly’s Holiday Tea! by Lisa Marks
s part of downtown Hannibal’s Living Windows celebration on December 8,
The Hannibal History Museum will be holding a special 2:00 pm Holiday Tea
with our own “unsinkable” Margaret Tobin Brown (played by Lisa Marks).
Hear stories of her life from her childhood during Hannibal’s Gilded Age to the
ill-fated voyage aboard the Titanic. Along the way, enjoy a variety of teas, scones,
pastries, and other specialized delicacies in the cozy atmosphere of the museum.
The cost of the tea is $12.00 per person, and reservations are required for this event.
If your tastes run to more hearty treats, the museum is also holding a series of
monthly “Irish Shindigs” of food, music, storytelling, and games throughout the late
autumn and winter. Each shindig will be held on the third Friday at the Hannibal His-
tory Museum building starting at 7:00 pm, and the Rag Tag Irish Band will be provid-
ing the festive musical backdrop. These events are a great way to either celebrate or
learn more about our country’s (and Hannibal’s) Irish-American heritage in a fun
atmosphere. Each shindig features a different dish: November 16 – Tobin’s Irish Stew;
December 21 – “Unsinkable” Shepherd’s Pie; January 18 – Guinness Cheddar Soup;
February 15 – “Love Birds” Chicken Pastries.
A cash bar will also be available. As the events are fundraisers for the non-profit
museum, a $10 donation is recommended for each shindig.
For more information on Holiday Tea with Molly Brown or the Irish Shindigs,
contact the Hannibal History Museum by phone (573-248-1819), email (info@
hannibalhistorymuseum.com), by Facebook (Hannibal History Museum), or in
person at 217 North Main Street. Have the happiest of holidays!
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November Best BetsE V E N T S N O T T O M I S S
Queen of the Mississippi Arrival Departure
Thursday, November 1 11:00 pm noon (November 2)
American Queen Arrival Departure
Sunday, November 11 8:00 am noon
MISSISSIPPI RIVERBOAT SCHEDULE
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November 26 marks the first day of our 6th
Annual Hannibal Magazine Holiday Shopping
Extravaganza where you can win hundreds of
dollars worth of prizes just by going shopping.
Last year we had 5 winners and tons of shoppers from
Hannibal, Quincy, Palmyra, Monroe City, New London, Perry,
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Indiana, Honeywell, Saverton, Ewing and Canton who visited
our 15 participating retailers. Details and entry form in our
December issue. (To advertise, call 301-758-5100)
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Happy Hours, Specials & Events
Gift certificates, Sugar Plum Mint Facial or Peppermint
Body Polish $65, Sugar Plum & Peppermint Pkg $120 at
Riverside Spa. (See ad on inside back cover)
Unique gifts & huge jewelry selection at Native
American Trading Co. (See ad on page 2)
16” 2-topping pizza & 2-liter soda for $17.95, tenderloin
and bowl of chili for $6.95, or 10” turkey sub for $6.85 at
Cassano’s. (See ad on page 5)
Many Beautiful Things offers new & gently used furniture
& home decor, trendy clothing, and much more. (See ad on
page 10)
New items and great gifts at Chocolaterie Stam, including
packaged regional wine. (See ad on page 10)
Get guaranteed $50 trade-in at U.S. Cellular. (See ad on
page 11)
CoolByke offers bicycles, skateboards, scooters, clothing,
accessories, bike service and more. (See ad on page 16)
Book your Christmas party by Dec. 1 and get 20% off
your entire bill (Hannibal) or no room fee and 10% off (Pal-
myra) at Kerley’s Pub.
40% off winter coats and 3 groomers on staff at
Groomingdale’s Pet Boutique. (See ad on page 17)
Get your custom holiday gift baskets or enjoy a wine &
cheese tasting at Cave Hollow Winery. (See ad on page 18)
20% off your first visit at Oak Hill Pet Resort. (See ad on
page 24)
Quality Inn & Suites offers happy hour in the lobby from
party or purchase your New Year’s Eve tickets today. (See ad
on page 26)
The Mark Twain Museum gallery & gift shop offers
handmade & fashion gifts, books and more. (See ad on
page 27)
Get $25 off any annual “You’re Covered” pest control pro-
gram at Reliable Pest Solutions. (See ad on page 30)
SEE PAGE 22Fall Classic Rodeo – Page 21
Dueling Pianos
Tickets $25 each or $250 for a table of 10. Hurry —seating is
limited! Call the Chamber at 573-221-1101 to reserve your tickets
today! Tickets are also available from Chamber Ambassadors.
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LOCAL Calendar of Events
NovemberThursday, November 1
Riverside Spa, 163 Medical Dr. 573-248-3900 or www.riversidederm.com.
10:30 am: Babies and Books. Hannibal Free Public Library.
11:00 pm: Queen of the Mississippi Riverboat arrives in Hannibal. Departure: November 2 at noon. 573-221-2477.
7:00 pm: Ken Burns’ Pianist Jacqueline Schwab concert (See page 17)
Friday, November 2
6:30 pm: Dueling Pianos. (See Best Bets on page 25)
Saturday, November 3
8:30 am: Trojan Turkey Trek. 5K Run/Walk, half-mile fun run for kids. Fundraiser for Carroll Missions Center. $20/adult, $15/HLGU, $8/child, $50/family. www.hlg.edu.
Reception (See page 18)
Sunday, November 4
Monday, November 5
5:30 pm: Break Free from Tobacco session begins. Free. (See page 12 and ad on page13)
Participants receive CPR certification card. $15/person or $20/couple. Hannibal Regional Hospital. Register at hrhonline.org. 573-248-1300.
Tuesday, November 6
Wednesday, November 7
7:00 pm: Diabetes Support Group. Hannibal Regional Hospital. Register at hrhonline.org. 573-248-1300.
Friday, November 9
Saturday, November 10
10:00 am: Freedom 5K (See page 22, ad on page 26, entry form on page 23)
(See page 19)
7:00 pm: Courageous. Free movie screening. Parker Theatre, HLGU. www.hig.edu.
120 Lindsey DriveHwy 36, Hannibal
573-221-4001
1H
5
Book your
Holiday Party
Newly Renovated Ballroom
or purchase your
New Year’s Eve tickets today!
Don’t delay—Space is limited!
ONGOING EVENTSNovember 8, 9 & 10
Bye Bye Birdie (See page 16 and ad on page 27)
November 23 & 24
Fall Classic Rodeo (See page 21)
Exhibits (See page 18–19)
November 2–16
Through Their Eyes
Young. Restless.
November 3–4
November 21 – December 21
99 Bucks ... or Less
See page 20 for Parks & Recreation Events & Activities.
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Sunday, November 11
Hannibal. Departs at noon. 573-221-2477.
Monday, November 12
Hannibal Free Public Library Closed.
Tuesday, November 13
7:00 pm: Ian Strathcarron Book Talk: Mark Twain in the Middle East (See page 17)
Friday, November 16
11:30 am: Coffee Club. Hannibal Free Public Library.
Courageous. 573-629-3124 or www.hlg.edu.
7:00 pm: Molly’s Irish Shindig! Featuring Tobin’s Irish stew and music by RagTag Irish Band. Storytelling, games, silent auctions and raffles. (See page 25 and ad on page 8)
Saturday, November 17
8:00 pm: Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight! (See page 14)
Sunday, November 18
4:00 pm: Hal Holbrook Mark Twain Lifetime
page 14)
Monday, November 19
Drive. KC Hall, 1 Columbus Rd. Walk-ins welcome. For appointment 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Thursday, November 22
Hannibal Free Public Library Closed.
Friday, November 23
Hannibal Free Public Library Closed.
5:00 pm: Winter Wonderland Parade. Louisiana, MO.
Black Friday Deals Day. Monroe City. (See ad on page 28)
Monday, November 26
Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. Details in the December issue. (See Best Bets on page 25)
Saturday, December 1
Hannibal’s Christmas Parade. 573-221-2477.
page 30)
$8
WEEKLY LIBRARY EVENTSHannibal Free Public Library 200 S. 5th St. 573-221-0222 www.hannibal.lib.mo.us
Every Tuesday
Time. Stories for preschoolers read aloud in a group setting. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to remain with their children.
activities for middle and high school students.
Every Wednesday
1:00 pm: Chess Club.
Every Thursday
4:00 pm: Dreamcatcher Club. Just for kids in grades 3-5. Read a book together, do games and crafts, and make new friends!
Every Saturday
Story and craft activity for 5 to 9 year olds. Parents and caregivers are welcome to stay and participate.
2:30 pm: Children’s Matinee.
28 November 2012 Hannibal Magazine
REGIONAL Calendar of Events
November
(Sean Harmon 735-4811)
Home Tour (Georgia Rothweiller 248-7136)
22 & 23
Shooter’s Education
A firearm safety awareness programAdmiral Coontz Recreation Center
Sign up Nov. 86:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 28, 2013
For ages 8 – 16 years oldFREE
Participants are required to bring safety glasses
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Mark and Tammie McKinneyProgram Coordinators (573) 221-8204
Aron LeeRecreation Supervisor(573) 231-6551 or [email protected]
ONGOING EVENTSThrough December 31
Treasures from Our Attic.
the vast collections of the Quincy Museum. $3 children aged 3 and up and students, $5 adults. Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine. 217-224-7669 or thequincymuseum.com.
November 2 & 3
Touring Company presents Lady Bird, Pat & Betty: Tea for Three. 7:30 pm. $20. Intimate portraits of three remarkable, radically different First Ladies. Quincy Community Theatre, 3rd & York. 217.222.3209 or 1qct.org.
November 9–10
11th Annual Symphony Trees. General
Other activities with advance tickets. Holiday Inn, 4821 Oak St., Quincy. 217-222-585 or www.symphonyoftreesquincy.com.
November 16–18
Country Treasures Craft Show. Oakley Lindsay Civic Center, 3rd & York, Quincy. 217-223-1000
November 17–18
44th Annual Quincy Service League Holiday Gift Show & Sale.
100 merchants selling items from specialty foods, handcrafted clothes and quilts, holiday decorations, jewelry, outdoor garden and patio décor, hand blown glass, woodworking and much more! Quincy Senior High School, 3322 Maine St. www.quincyserviceleague.org.
November 29 & 30
Inspecting Carol.Government Inspector meets Noises Off in this hilarious hit from Seattle. Evening performances 7:30, Sunday Matinees 2pm. Quincy Community Theatre, 3rd & York. 217-222-3209 or 1qct.org
November 1, 8, 15, 29 &December 6, 13
Small Business Entrepreneur Workshop SeriesPlanning and Startup. Nov. 15 & 29: Fiscal Management for the Small Business. Dec. 6: Legal Issues for the Small Business. Dec. 13: Marketing Practices for the Small Business. John Wood Community College, Heath Center lower level, 48th and Harrison, Quincy.
Quincy Museum events & Historic Newcomb-Stilwell Mansion tours
217-224-7669 thequincymuseum.com
Quincy Art Center classes, workshops & exhibits
http://www.quincyartcenter.org/
Quincy Public Library
217-223-1309
Visit www.quincylibrary.org for full calendar of library events, including book discussions, films, children’s activities, and more.
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Thursday, November 1
5:00 pm: Woodland Cemetery Tour. Outdoor walking tour of historic Woodland Cemetery.
County and hear re-enactors portray founding men and women, industrialists, Civil War soldiers and others. Wear comfortable shoes and bring flashlights. $6. 1020 S. 5th St, Quincy. For reservations 217-222-1835.
Friday, November 2
6:00 pm reception, 6:30 pm candlelight dinner, 8:00 pm concert. $35 per person. Unitarian Church, 16th & Hampshire, Quincy. Email reservations to [email protected] or call 217-224-5677.
Saturday, November 3
Family Winery, Barry, Wine & Cheese Festival. $5 admission. 217-335-3279.
donation, 50/50, silent auction. Tickets: $5 can be purchased at the door or call 217-222-0394.Machinists Lodge 822, 2929 N. 5th St., Quincy.
Sunday, November 4
7:30 pm: The Siberian Birtuosi. Ensemble of 12 violinists and a pianist, from the Russian Federation. Presented by Quincy Civic Music
Quincy.
Tuesday, November 6
Wednesday, November 7
rink offers afforable ice-skating for all ages. $3/children, $5/adults, includes skate rental. Clat
Saturday, November 10
8:00 am: Beat Beethoven 5K Run/Walk. Held in conjunction with the Symphony of Trees. $25/person or $50/families of 4. www.QuincySOT.com.
route begins at 12th and Maine St. and continues to 5th & Maine. Veterans Home Celebration at 1:00 pm. 217-228-9759
Sunday, November 11
Tuesday, November 13
Ladies Night Out Fundraiser. Silent auctions, raffles. ONE Restaurant, Quincy. Call Koretta for more details 217-617-6964
Thursday, November 15
6:30 pm: Quincy Newcomers Club Backstage Tour. Take a peek and a tour backstage at the Quincy Community Theatre, 300 Civic Center Plaza, Quincy. 217-228-3045 or quincynewcomers.org
Thursday, November 22
30 November 2012 Hannibal Magazine
HRH Auxiliary Presents Holiday Tour of HomesDECEMBER 1 by Robin Doyle
Retirement and Nursing Center
“Caring and Sharing Through
Christ Our Lord Since 1972”
3170 Hwy 61, Hannibal, MO 63401
Home
The Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary will be host-
ing a holiday house tour on Saturday, December 1,
2012 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Four distinctly different homes will be showcased on
the tour. They include the recently remodeled home of Troy
and Andrea Scott, the quaint home of Brandon and Alicia
Rollins, the traditional style home of Dr. Curtis and Debra
Burton and the rustic home of Tom Eddy and Barb O’Brien.
Scott home: 52512 Norwoods Pl, Hannibal
Rollins home: 53256 Norwoods Pl, Hannibal
Burton home: 191 Huckleberry Heights, Hannibal
Eddy home: 12398 Apache Dr., New London
Inside each of the featured homes, visitors will be treated
to the hosts’ holiday decorations as well as the special archi-
tectural features which make each location special.
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13080 Cedar CoveCall Linda, 822-1785
5438 Hidden ValleyCall Sheri, 231-5081
781 Head LaneCall Lisa, 248-6267
56464 Turner AcresCall Margaret, 248-5840
52831 Amen CornerCall Jill, 248-9149
8660 Eleven PointCall Neil, 795-7217
1601 BookerCall Prestige, 221-8171
24793 Shady Oak Pl.Call Teree, 795-6174
60136 Old 79Call Kristy, 248-6581
732 GrandCall Tom, 795-8346
103 South Haw CreekCall J’Nelle, 248-6574
31 HolidayCall Beth, 795-0211
11042 Scott PlaceCall Chris, 231-5461
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Tickets for the tour are $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at
the event. Tickets can be purchased at Judy’s Boutique
located inside Hannibal Regional Hospital or at the Mark
Twain Book and Gift Shop. For more information, please
contact Alicia Rollins, Director -- Volunteer Services at
573-248-5272.
12398 Apache Dr. 53256 Norwoods Pl.
53512 Norwoods Pl.
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Confessions of a Swiss Army Wife
You know what’s fun to do on Black Friday? Go to the mall,
but don’t go in. Just walk around the parking lot with a
shopping bag like you’re looking for your car—and lead
the parking spot stalkers on an agonizingly slow chase. Stop
midstride occasionally to suddenly switch back the way you
came. Yeah, it’s kinda like torturing them, but we enjoy it.
You know what else is fun? Working out holiday logistics.
It starts the year before, when everyone is well fed, sedated by
too much turkey, and still happy to be together. “Who wants to
come to New York next year?” “No, come back to Missouri!”
Then, when reality starts to set in,
it sounds more like, “We can’t go to
Virginia—the house is too small for
all of us” or “Have you priced airfare
lately?” and “Good Lord, we have a
12-hour drive ahead of us with these
whiny children! I think this will have
to be an every other year thing.”
A month out, I hear, “Hey, you want
some company for Thanksgiving?”
To which I reply with an enthusi-
astic, “Sure! We’d love to have you!”
I say that to everyone who invites
themselves over for Thanksgiving, not just my mother. Seriously.
It’s my favorite holiday, and I like to share it.
We get friends as well as family. They come into town to
spend the actual holiday with their families, but they spend
the rest of the time with us. You know, having real fun, not fake
obligatory fun. The nice thing about my extended family is that
we have real fun together because we actually like one another.
How weird is that?
Anyway, Thanksgiving is often strangely quiet at my house,
because we have people staying with us off and on all week, with
lots of socializing and noise and activity, and then they all disap-
pear on Thanksgiving Day to eat with their families. Cooking for
hours for the same people you feed every day just isn’t as fun as
serving a whole mess of folks who don’t get the opportunity to
complain about your cooking on a daily basis.
So this year I have my mother, with her boundless energy,
who invited herself all the way from Virginia, much to her grand-
children’s delight; my lovely mother-in-law, who has a wry wit
but never an unkind word; my little sister and her little family
(peanut allergies and all); plus assorted out-of-town friends with
nebulous plans for the week who may or may not need a place to
stay for one or more nights and may or may not be accompanied
by spouses, children, pets, etc. Last year we hosted an indoor
campout (I encourage everyone to travel with their own pillow).
We had blow-up mattresses and kids on window seats, sleeping
bags, couches, cots... I’m hoping for much the same this year.
I prefer a casual, carefree approach to hospitality. I’m think-
ing of leaving house keys on the pillows instead of mints.
The trick is stocking up on the right amount of food and
adult beverages and clean towels—not to mention kid-friendly,
peanut-free snacks. Ages will range
from one to 81, with an assortment
of children in and around the tween
spectrum, which means complaints
of boredom are inevitable.
And the politics! That should be
fun this year.
I un-baby-proofed my house
quite awhile ago—with a great
feeling of liberation, I might add—
although I still tend to cook on the
back burners. We’ll have to keep a
good eye on the little guy, which can
be challenging in a crowd. It’s my theory that the more adults
there are, the less supervision children receive. Everyone as-
sumes someone else is watching them, and that’s when they eat
the cat food.
The wee ones love the cat. Yeah, she’s a flirt, so affectionate
and good natured, and she looks so cute sleeping on her back
like that. But don’t touch her belly. Just don’t.
If you’re nice, she’ll jump on you in the middle of the night
and bat at your face until you pet her.
Call me maudlin, but I love them all. We laugh and share
stories of our lives, play games and eat too much. I like when
our friends come back ticked off at their relatives and we get to
laugh at how dysfunctional they are. Then they go home and talk
about us and how nerdy and eccentric we are.
That’s the nice thing about friends and family—after they
leave you realize how much you don’t want to be them, and it
makes you appreciate your life and spouse and kids a little more.
And isn’t that what Thanksgiving is all about?
And the day after Thanksgiving is about shopping. Or just
going to the mall.
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