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December 2012

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Inside this issueDecember2012

2 Publisher’s Note

3 SPECIAL 6th Annual Holiday Hometown Treasure Hunt

DISCOVER

8 Hick Finn

10 ’Twas Nite B4 Xmas

12 Why History Matters

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18 Mark Twain Museum: Gratitude for Our Donors

HEALTH & FITNESS

19 The Healthy Way

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HIGHLIGHTS

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28 Hannibal Jaycees Christmas Parade

30 Mark Twain Chorale Concert

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33 Old Fashioned Christmas

34 Hannibal Arts

36 Holiday Performances at

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Steve Felde Mary Lynne Richards

Hick Finn Marlene Rodenbaugh

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SIXTH ANNUAL Holiday Hometown Treasure HuntOur 6th Annual Holiday Hometown Treasure Hunt will have more winners and more prizes than ever! Your adventure will bring you to stores featuring chocolate, jewelry, bling, sportswear,

art, motorcycles and snow blowers, gift certificates to pamper loved ones, skydiving, scenic aerial Hannibal

tours, fashion wear and much much more! See a complete list on page 6.

Seven winners will be drawn at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 South Main Street,

on December 21st at 3:00 pm. Winners will be announced during the evening news

on December 21st on WGEM Television.

Each participating merchant has donated a valuable prize.

Seven winners will be drawn. Six winners will each receive one prize and the Grand

Prize Winner will win all the rest of the gifts listed on page 6. Anyone who is age 18 or over is

eligible to participate. Only one entry per person is allowed.

The contest runs from November 26 until noon, December 21


Your participation supports local businesses and you have a great chance to win prizes. tom and Becky will draw the winner from the com-pleted entry forms at the Hannibal Arts Council at 3:00 pm on December 21. You do not need to be present to win. We will call you at 3:00 pm on De-cember 21 (list your cell phone if possible so we can find you) if your name is drawn, and you can come to the HAC to pick up your prizes and photos. Your chance of winning is pretty good, as only those who have visited all of the merchants are eligible to win. Seven winners will be drawn from those who have visited all of the merchants.

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the participants as well as driving

directions for those merchants who

are not downtown. Once you have

stickers on all of the logos, you are

eligible to win. Take the completed

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at 105 South Main Street, no later

than noon on December 21, where

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Christmas is that magical season of love,

peace and family togetherness or any

combination of two of the previous three

things mentioned. To a lot of us it means chaos.

Vacation time, travel time, time allotted for visit-

ing certain relatives, time spent with loved ones and friends,

shopping time, cooking time and just not enough time. It is all

about time.

Somewhere around December first I get a sinking feeling

in the pit of my stomach. While others are getting the “Holiday

Spirit”, I feel like I am in the starting blocks of a race that lasts 24

days. I was always a last-minute shopper and like to pace myself.

I never really learned that things that you want never go on

last-minute sales like

you planned. I usually

find myself in a mad

scramble because all

of those must-have

items for certain

people are not on sale

but sold out. You feel

kind of silly having a

young child that was

counting on Santa

for the “present of the

year” and Santa has to

leave a “Welcome to

Missouri” coffee cup

and an I.O.U. note.

When you have a

big family, or family

members scattered in

various parts of the

state or country, it becomes a logistics nightmare. I think mili-

tary strategists could not coordinate a plan that everyone could

agree on or come to terms with. The “Twelve Days of Christmas”

needs to be revamped into the “Twelve Months of Christmas”.

Planning is everything and then, when it’s time to execute those

plans, you throw half of them out of the window and freestyle

anyway. It is not going to be any different from last year. You re-

member last year, don’t you? That is when you said, “Things are

going to be different next year!” I guess the point I am leading

toward is that preparation seems to be pointless.

Part of the Christmas magic is the chaos. It seems that there

is always a stumbling block or something goes astray in the final

preparation for the holiday. You can have everything in order

like never before, and then at the last second plans are dissolved

because of something unforeseen.

The strange thing is we all seem to come out of the other

side of Christmas with stories and memories that last a life-

time. I sit in awe of what my parents did on their budget. I work

with mathematics daily in my job, and the Christmas days they

provided for me and my sisters were mathematically impossible.

It had to be Christmas magic. I look back and just wonder how

they did what they did with what they had available.

I am sure that my

parents planned, just as

I do, and I am sure that

many of their plans didn’t

materialize. I know they

only wanted to give us the

best Christmas ever each

year. I have to wonder if

they felt they fell short

because they couldn’t

give us more or better

things. I can tell you we

had that best Christmas

ever each year. The food

was great and so was the

family time. Those memo-

ries last a lifetime.

I think the lesson I

retained from my child-

hood is that Christmas

is a magical time. It is smiles, laughter, togetherness and love.

When you remove all of the consumer nonsense that we all fall

victim to, it is the day the Christ child was born to save man-

kind. It is about family. It is one family under God. No amount of

presents, spending or planning can detract from that. It is love in

the purest form. It is that same love that will allow you to survive

the holidays and build memories for a lifetime. Peace, Goodwill

and Love to your family from mine. Sometimes the best gifts are

free! Merry Christmas!

Discover

By Hick Finn

Ready, Set, Snow!


T’was the night before Christmas and all through the town

Not a citizen was sleeping when the train horns did sound

The “Sale!” signs were hung in the storefronts with care

With hopes that Hannibalians soon would shop there

The children were absorbed in their cell phone displays

Texting wish lists to Santa to be received the next day

And Mom in her Snuggie, and Dad with the remote

Were watching Pawn Stars they had saved on TiVo

When out on the deck there arose such a clatter

Dad said to Mom, “Go see what’s the matter”

Reluctantly she rose, giving Dad a good smack

Climbed out of her Snuggie and went around back

The moon shining bright on the river below

Looked nothing like the LEDs on their tree – it was faux

But what to their cynical eyes should appear

But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer!

After rubbing their eyes, and glancing around quick,

They knew in a nanosecond it really was St. Nick

No need to Google it, it really was true

Santa and the reindeer had driven up from St. Lou

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“Now Dasher! Now Dancer!” The jolly man called,

Beckoning over the deer with the sleigh that they hauled

The contents were heavy, electronics aren’t light,

For in this modern age gadgets are the only presents in sight

As dry leaves blew around, for Dad never used the blower

The sleigh came about, albeit a bit slower

And up to the house-top the reindeer they flew

The deer, the electronics, and their batteries, too

Much to Dad’s consternation, they heard on the roof

The prancing and pawing of each little hoof

Before they could warn him the fireplace was gas,

St. Nick slid down the chimney but alas could not pass

With a frustrated look he chose an alternate path

And boarding the sleigh, came back down with a laugh

He was dressed all in fur, not politically correct

But undaunted he entered their home with respect

His blue eyes, his dimples – though his physique wasn’t fit

If you squinted, you’d swear he looked just like Brad Pitt!

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,

But the new city ordinance forced him to smoke near the street

He was just like you’d seen him on Cable TV

Jolly and white-haired and a little chubby

With a wink of his eye he went straight to work

Filling all of their stockings – he’s certainly no jerk

All wishes fulfilled, his praises they were singing,

But suddenly Santa’s cell phone began ringing

It seems there were others to whom he must go

And deliver good wishes in the cold winter snow.

He sprang to his sleigh, and pushing buttons left and right

Entered coordinates in his TomTom and took off in the night

For even Santa has twenty-first century toys

To keep up the demand of all good girls and boys

The sight of deer flying gave Mom quite a shiver,

And Dad gave a wave as they soared over the river.

And they heard Claus exclaim as he drove out of sight,

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Why History Matters

ecently, the building formerly known as

the Murphy’s Motors building on North

Main Street has been purchased by the City

of Hannibal. One of the prospective plans being

considered for the property is to raze the struc-

ture and create a space meant to augment several

festivals held downtown each year. One problem:

the over-130-year old building happens to be part of

the Mark Twain Historic District and does not show

signs of immediate distress. Moreover, acre after

acre of underutilized open space exists just on the

opposite side of the downtown levy wall that could

be used for additional festival space. The concern

that demolition of a building considered by many to

be ‘historic’ in a part of town venerated for its his-

torical content begs the question: why should local

history matter to Hannibalians?

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A view of North Main Street looking south from Holiday’s Hill (now Cardiff Hill), c1910; what eventually became

known as the Murphy’s Motors building is in the foreground as a grocery. Photo courtesy of Steve Chou.


HANNIBAL’S HISTORY IS MORE THAN ITS PAST —

IT IS WHAT SETS THE TOWN APART FROM MOST OTHER

SMALL COMMUNITIES.

If a small town is like an extended family, then history is

its version of genealogy, a lineage that answers the ‘hows’ and

‘whys’ of Hannibal’s development. Thanks to so many local

resources, from the Missouri Room in the Hannibal Free Public

Library and the volumes of information chronicled by Roberta

and J. Hurley Hagood to the ephemera and photographic

archives of Steve Chou, access to pieces of the past are more

available in Hannibal than in most communities of similar

size. The trick is to synthesize these materials into a cohesive

narrative that is accessible to all and representative of the

town’s character; without this, all of these elements can be seen

separately as trivial or nostalgic, rather than taken as a whole as

the living DNA of today’s Hannibal.

In other words, what we look like today as a community is

not our full identity. Though our economy has suffered in the

past few decades, for many years throughout the nineteenth

and twentieth centuries, Hannibal was surprisingly strong in

manufacturing. While most Mississippi river towns were known

for one major industry in their past, Hannibal experienced

industrial ‘booms’ repeatedly throughout its history. Initially,

the steamboat trade brought commerce to Hannibal’s shore.

Next, Hannibal became a major railroad hub; these railroads

facilitated the massive lumber firms of the Reconstruction years

that brought great wealth and prosperity. By the end of the

1920s, mostly because of the International Shoe Company and

related industries, Hannibal had the fourth largest industrial

base in Missouri despite having a population in the low-20,000s.

For decades, Hannibal managed to overachieve in spite of

its population, a small city that accomplished big things.

To be aware of what those who came before us were able to

accomplish can inspire today’s Hannibalians to strive to achieve

the same level of civic progress.

Through those years, Hannibal also produced larger-than-

life characters of national prominence. Visitors may come to

visit Hannibal based on the name recognition of Mark Twain,

but what also interests them is in understanding the type of

town that would mold a young Sam Clemens or Margaret Tobin

Brown into a force of nature. To be able to walk on the same

streets and look upon the same buildings that Twain would have

is the reason tens of thousands of visitors flock to our historic

districts each year.

The evidence of Hannibal’s successful past coexists today

with all of the highway-corridor malls and signs of modern

conveniences that can be found in identical fashion in

thousands of other communities. Yet, the older buildings of

the historic districts tell more about the times in which they

were built, each location hinting at its own story about the

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ways people functioned in society, bringing history to life in

some way that cuts through the restrictive nature of words. The

problem is, it often takes the demolition of a building, or even

entire neighborhoods, before it becomes clear that a portion

of a town’s history is forever lost. In order to save these parts

of our heritage, citizens need to place a value on keeping these

structures and places intact. Numerous people have chosen to

move to Hannibal because these old homes and storefronts offer

opportunities to maintain a heritage that are no longer found

in many towns across the country. Without this heritage, would

Hannibal fade into just another of a processional of two-ramp

stops along the interstate?

HANNIBAL’S HISTORY IS ONE OF ITS ECONOMIC

STRENGTHS.

Actually, this economic strength is twofold: the built-in

capability of Hannibal to attract more cultural heritage tourism,

and the financial benefit that comes from the restoration/

adaptive reuse of historic properties. In this case, cultural

heritage tourism refers to anyone who travels to Hannibal to

experience those historic buildings, monuments, parks, etc. that

embody the spirit of the town. This differs from other tourist-y

type towns in that visitors are not experiencing perfection

or a sanitized version of the past -- authenticity, of which we

have in abundance, is what people desire. Visitors who come

to the Hannibal History Museum are surprised at the richness

of our town’s history, finding more to Hannibal than just that

involving our most famous former resident. Passengers of the

various cruise ships that have recently begun revisiting our

riverfront comment that Hannibal is one of the most popular

stops on these trips. Our cultural heritage is a built-in asset

that is marketable in ways that most towns can only dream of

possessing.

However, our historic districts and old neighborhoods need

some attention. The conditions of properties in these areas are

literally and figuratively all over the map, but these homes and

buildings tend to offer much more square footage for the dollar

than more modern properties elsewhere around and outside of

town. The return on investment for restoring or renovating one

of these pieces of real estate is something that often takes years

to recover in today’s market, but the objective in these cases is

the desire to live alongside the past as opposed to attempting a

quick equity flip.

Just think what might have happened if George Mahan had

not had the foresight to purchase Mark Twain’s boyhood home

in 1911 for the purpose of historic preservation? The Raibles,

Hartleys and Rollers purchased Rockcliffe Mansion in 1967, just

days before its scheduled demolition. Charles Anton gathered

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like-minded preservationists

who banded together after

the flood of 1973 and saved

a significant part of North

Main Street. How different

Hannibal would be today

if these structures had not

been saved! And none were

done with the intention of

a quick profit; the love and

desire to preserve history

were the main motivations. We are all so fortunate that these

individuals rose to the challenge of preserving these severely

damaged structures and invested in their restoration – and

literally hundreds of thousands of visitors have had the privilege

of visiting these sites due to the efforts of these remarkable

Hannibalians.

For larger structures, such as the Murphy’s Motors building,

more creative solutions are necessary in order to ensure such

a large space can be consistently maintained after restoration

or modification. Examples exist throughout other historic

districts around the country where oversized churches and

de-commissioned Federal buildings have been put to adaptive

reuse through public-private partnerships or combined groups

of non-profit organizations that agree to share the space,

among others.

Once a community,

especially its younger genera-

tions, embraces its history, it

collectively gains a vested

interest in sustaining its older

neighborhoods, because now

these neighborhoods become a

reflection on how the citi-

zens view their own heritage.

Though more than a few

‘transplants’ (non-native born

Hannibalians) have taken the challenge of preserving Hannibal’s

history, there is still an embarrassment of riches when it comes

to the plethora of rehabilitation projects. The hope is that even-

tually more Hannibalians will see the same potential, not only

with structures like Murphy’s Motors but throughout the historic

districts, and reinvest again in these areas. Historic preservation

and heritage tourism will encourage residents and visitors alike to

embrace the unique, quirky character of this big little river town

between the bluffs – not just today, but for generations to come.

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

Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tours. Their books,

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

lished by The History Press and are currently available at the Museum’s gift shop,

located at 217 N. Main Street.

A view of North Main Street looking north from Hill and N. Main, c1940s; the Murphy’s

Motors building is on the right. Photo courtesy of Steve Chou.

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Join us on February 2, 2013 for a fun evening in support of

a great cause. All artwork is created by families/friends/

and individuals of the differently abled. Proceeds benefit

education/training on disabilities and postive awareness in

the Tri-State area. The event will be held at the Ambiance from

7:00 pm to midnight, with the art auction from 8:30–10:00 pm

and the musical performance from 10:00 pm to midnight.

The Nace Brothers Band will perform. Led by brothers David

and Jimmy, the Nace Brothers are a model of artistic integrity,

stability and professionalism. Equally at ease in a number of mu-

sical styles, they’ve built a loyal fan base on their ability to engage

and entertain audiences taking them on a journey through rich

musical heritage.

Fourth generation performers, their musical heritage began

in the latter part of the 19th century with their great-great

grandfather, the classically trained violinist Valandingham

Nace. The legacy continued in the 1920s and ’30s with their

grandfather, Percy, a multi-instrumentalist and square dance

caller. By the late ’40s their father was playing box suppers and

square dances.

Johnny Nace explored rockabilly in the late ’50s before finding

his musical home during the golden age of honky-tonk. Their

1997 release “Roots of Steel” is a tribute to their father and the

lessons he taught them.

Nearing their 30th year as a touring group, the Nace Brothers

are poised for a larger audience. Brilliant songwriting, expressive

vocals, soaring guitar and a rock solid rhythm section combine

for entertainment at its best. Their resume includes appearances

with Jimmy Buffett, The Cate Brothers, Todd Snider, The

Rainmakers, Delbert McClinton, CoCo Montoya, The Band, The

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Bo Diddley, Commander Cody, Zachary

Richard, The Guess Who, The Sauce Boss, Merle Haggard, Brian

Setzer, and Pat Green.

Down Country is a local non-profit organization. Their

mission is (1) to promote positive awareness for individuals

with disabilities/exceptional abilities in the Tri-State rural

community and (2) to provide specialized education/training

to educators, families/friends, and professionals within the Tri-

States. The organization is 100% volunteer based and dedicated

to helping provide training and promoting positive awareness

for individuals of all disabilities and abilities.

Down Country operates off three key philosophical ideals:

Every child is a gift. Every child can learn. Every child learns

differently.

Down Country utilizes Down syndrome to provide an

overview of disability awareness. It is not an organization only

for those affected by Down syndrome, but for the entire differ-

ently abled/exceptionally gifted Tri-State community that learns

outside of the box. Down Country operates as an umbrella for

educational and positive awareness information share uniting

the differently abled/exceptionally gifted community among the

three states (MO, IL, IA) comprising the Tri-State area.

ASSISTANCE & INFORMATION

Down Country’s website (www.upatdowncountry.com )

will help you find nationally recognized resources and links

to education and training on disabilities/exceptional abilities

designed for professionals and families in rural communities

& pre-screened for an emphasis on education and positive

awareness. There are over 65 workshops of audio training from

the NDSC 2011 conference on all aspects of differently-abled life

available in the training and resource section. Down Country

also releases information via its Face book page at www.

facebook.com/UpatDownCountry and e-mail updates. It utilizes

and is utilized by its linked organizations as a

conduit for sharing information between the

different support organizations/hospitals/

clinics and Tri-State area schools.

Down Country will provide individuals

assistance/education/training needed to

accommodate more specialized abilities/

disabilities.

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Whether you’re the parent of a child with a reading disability

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and psychologists, this app asks learners to find letters and num-

bers in a coloring grid. It helps build skills in spatial positioning,

depth orientation, form discrimination, and more.

letters using this application. Users can trace letters, learn letter

sounds, and get illustrations to go along with each part of the

alphabet.

going to the Dyslexia Association, there’s no reason not to sign on.

Even better, the app is incredibly useful, employing the Orton-

Gillingham method to help students recognize the spellings of

English phonemes.

For a more comprehensive list, visit http://www.teachthought.

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With our 100th anniversary year drawing to a close,

the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum staff

and board would like to extend our sincere thanks to

the donors who supported us so far this year. Donations help

us preserve the buildings

and artifacts that are vital

to our mission. They also

allow us to offer engaging

programs and events.

As we move into winter,

we are faced with the

unplanned replacement of the museum gallery roof, which is

nearing 20 years in age and should have lasted a few more years.

However, the extreme heat of summer took its toll and the 100

and more patches are not sufficient to take us into winter. We

welcome donations in any amount to complete this important

project.

The gallery houses our collection of priceless artifacts,

such as Twain’s Oxford gown, the only known white suit coat,

baby Langdon’s death mask and the original Norman Rockwell

paintings of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of

Huckleberry Finn.”

With a month left to make a fully tax-deductible donation

for this calendar year, we hope you will consider sending a

contribution to help us with the roof replacement. Please send

donations to: Mark Twain Museum, 120 N. Main St., Hannibal,

MO 63401.

Please follow our website, www.marktwainmuseum.org, for

upcoming educational and cultural events throughout 2013.

Many of our events are free and open to the public!

Gratitude for Our Donorsby Brenna McDermott

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Health & FitnessThe Healthy Way Starts Today!

The Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation is excited to

kick off of the Healthy Way campaign. The campaign is

raising funds to build a community fitness trail on cam-

pus. The fitness trail will connect all campus locations with a

walking trail, bringing a complete fitness trail from the Hospital,

by the James E. Cary Cancer Center, Hannibal Children’s Center,

Riverside Dermatology, Midwest Orthopedics, to Shinn Lane

Medical Building, parallel to Shinn Lane, through the Hospital

Park, and back to the Hannibal Clinic and Hannibal Regional

Medical Group. The new fitness trail, over a mile long, will be

accessible to the community and offer a safe location to exer-

cise. It will be marked on the 1/10th miles, have rest areas, and

landscaping.

C. Todd Ahrens, President and CEO of Hannibal Regional

Healthcare System, is eager for team members to join him and

other leaders in supporting the Healthy Way campaign. He and

his wife Lydia have already committed to making their personal

gift to the campaign. “This project enables us to live the HRHS

Mission in a very visible and meaningful way. Walking is an

effective, no-cost way to choose a healthier lifestyle; this new

trail system allows our community and team members to adopt

this healthy practice as a part of our personal and organizational

commitments to health and wellbeing.”

We hope you will join us in promoting and supporting

the Healthy Way campaign. For more information, contact

the Foundation at 573-629-3577, at hrhf.org, or on Facebook.

Brighter tomorrows begin today, the Healthy Way!

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Healthy ResolutionsHow to achieve your goals in the New Yearby Ginny Webb

HEALTH & FITNESS

Yup, it’s that time of year again. Time to start thinking of

your New Year’s resolution. What shall it be this year?

Hmm…lose weight? Tried that last year…and gained

three pounds. Exercise more? The treadmill is now where I drip-

dry my silk blouse. Get debt free? I’m still paying off last year’s

holiday bills!

So what’s a realistic goal? How do you make a positive

change, a change that can be life-long and make a real

difference?

“Instead of resolving to lose weight, why not resolve to get

healthier in 2013?” asks Hannibal Clinic internist Roderick

Bartlett. “You can set a goal like this and take baby steps. Plan to

eat one more serving of fruits, vegetables and whole grains every

day. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk ten minutes a

day. Steps like this can make a real change. Instead of feeling like

you have a mountain to climb, you can make small changes that

get you to a true, attainable goal.”

You can also resolve to be less affected by stress in the New

Year. “Plan now to fit ten minutes of meditation or yoga into

your busy life every day. Or find something else that you enjoy

doing, such as reading or listening to your favorite music.

Music can increase your energy or relax and soothe,” says Sue

Frankenbach, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Hannibal

Clinic. “It’s amazing how ten minutes a day, dedicated just to

you, can make a positive change in your health, both physical

and mental.”

But, says Dr. Bartlett, the changes have to be something you

know you can do, something that means something to YOU

personally.

“Really sit down and think about it,” says Dr. Bartlett. “Do

you want to lose weight because you think you should or

because you want to be able to play with your kids without

getting breathless? Do you want to quit smoking because

your spouse says it stinks, or because you know your health

will improve? A resolution should be personally relevant to be

something you can actually do.”

There are many tools to help you achieve the goals you set for

yourself. Gyms often offer special deals at the beginning of the

year. There are free classes available to help you stop smoking.

On-line tips and programs are literally at your fingertips. The

important thing is getting started and finding something that

works for YOU.

“Finding a support network can be just as important as

setting the goal,” said Frankenbach. “If you start walking every

day, find a buddy to go with you. You’re less likely to miss your

walk if you think you will be letting someone else down. If you

are trying to get healthier or quit smoking, find someone who

has already done it to be your cheerleader.”

Remember, too, that a slip is just a slip; it’s not necessarily

the end of your resolution. If you’re trying to quit smoking and

you have one cigarette, don’t beat yourself up and think that’s

the end of your attempt to quit. Figure out why you slipped and

use that as a tool to be more successful next time. If you miss

your exercise today, don’t tell yourself that you’re a failure and

never exercise again. Walk 20 minutes tomorrow and get back

on track!

Most important, if you’re someone who procrastinates on

getting a physical or routine screening, resolve now to set an

appointment with your primary care physician. And be sure to

consult your physician before you make any changes that may

affect your health; your doctor should always be an active par-

ticipant in any changes you make. Put your health first in 2013…

it can make a huge difference to you and those you love!


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Blessing Hospital Partners with Springfield Providers to Offer Bariatric Services

HEALTH & FITNESS

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Wishing Everyone a Blessed Christmas

& Happy New Year

Blessing Hospital offers a comprehensive bariatric ser-

vices program through an innovative partnership with

Memorial Medical Center and Springfield Clinic in Spring-

field, IL.

“Establishment of Memorial Bariatric Services at

Blessing Hospital responds to the need for additional safe,

clinically effective strategies for weight loss for persons

suffering from clinically severe obesity,” said Maureen Kahn,

RN, president and CEO of Blessing Hospital.

Through this partnership, residents of the Blessing

Hospital region have access to Memorial Bariatric Services,

a program that is recognized for excellence. The American

Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery designated

Memorial Bariatric Services as a Bariatric Surgery Center of

Excellence in 2010.

Blessing staff provides all pre- and post- bariatric patient

care, including laboratory and imaging services, at Blessing

Hospital. Max Hammer, MD, FACS, and Orlando Icaza,

MD, FACS, both established bariatric surgeons affiliated

with Springfield Clinic who specialize in minimally invasive

approaches, perform the bariatric surgical procedures at

Memorial Medical Center. The surgeons offer pre- and post-

operative surgery clinics in Quincy for their patients from

the Blessing Hospital region.

More than 800 bariatric surgeries have been performed

at Memorial.

Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death

in the country, second only to smoking.

“Perhaps the most remarkable benefit for our patients

is the improvement and resolution of co-existing health

conditions at three years after a bariatric surgery,” stated

Dr. Hammer. “Sixty-two percent of our patients afflicted

with sleep apnea have had that condition completely

resolved while it improved for another 18 percent of those

individuals. Type 2 diabetes mellitus has been resolved in

72 percent of our patients following their bariatric surgery.

The condition has improved for another 25 percent of these

patients.

For more information about Memorial Bariatric Services

at Blessing Hospital, visit MemorialBariatricServices.com or

call, toll-free, (866) 205-7915. 573-221-1166www.marioncountyhealth.org

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Have a safe and healthy holiday season!

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Healthier Together Seminar Brings in a “Big Loser” JANUARY 28–29

Blessing Health System and Hannibal Regional Health-

care System are teaming up to promote women’s health.

The series began in October with a speaker on breast

health. The quarterly series continues on January 28 and 29 as

the systems tackle the topic of heart health with NBC’s Biggest

Loser contestant Tracey Yukich.

Yukich had one of the most surprising transformations 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 on the heart floor of the

local hospital where she learned she had plaque on her heart at

the young age of 37.

This was the real wake-up call for Yukich and where her true

transformation began. The Biggest Loser became a launch pad

to a new life. Since leaving the show, her weight is now a healthy

130, and she’s down from a size 22 to a size 4. Yukich is a two-

time Boston Marathon runner and recently placed first in her

age division at the Olympic Distance Triathlon in San Francisco.

She is also an AFAA certified personal trainer and group exercise

instructor with a nutrition license. At the seminar, Yukich will share

her struggles and triumphs with a focus on women’s heart health.

Healthier Together seminars take place on back-to-back

evenings in Hannibal and Quincy for added convenience. 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 in 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. The Health Systems hope to draw

women ages 30-60 for an evening to focus solely on themselves.

Attendees can visit educational booths and pick up giveaways

and information starting at 6 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., Tracey Yukich’s

presentation will begin. Her talk will wrap up by 7:30 p.m. to give

the women in attendance the chance to visit booths and mingle

with the speaker before the event ends at 8 p.m.

Women can register for the event at www.blessinghealth-

system.org/healthiertogether or by calling toll free, 877-411-

2468. Registration for each event opens 30 days prior to each

seminar. Women that register a week or more in advance will

be entered into a raffle. Registration is not required, but is ap-

preciated.

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Hannibal Clinic in Vandalia Re-opens by Ginny Webb

The Hannibal Clinic re-opened to see patients beginning

November 19, 2012.

The Vandalia facility, located at 425 North Galloway Road,

will be open Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

and Wednesday from 1:00–5:00 pm. The office will be staffed

by Family Nurse Practitioner Leanna Leake.

The hours at the Vandalia facility will return to a full

time, five-day-a-week schedule when Dr. Robb Fulton, board

certified Family Practice physician, joins the practice in

February 2013.

Michael Bukstein, MD, President and CEO of Hannibal

Clinic said, “The re-opening of the Vandalia office is part of the

Clinic’s continued commitment to provide excellent care to

our community.”

The Hannibal Clinic will be an in-network provider for:

BCBS PPO, Healthlink, Group Health Plan, Inc. PPO, First

Health /Coventry, GEHA, MultiPlan /PHCS, HFN, Allied

National, Tricare, Health Alliance, HHN, CorVel, PlanCare of

America, United Healthcare, MoHealthNet, Healthcare USA,

Home State Health Plan, Medicare and MoCare.

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NuFit For You Certified Running Coachby Bethany Knobloch

Brian Pahlmann, PTA, ATC, CSCS, NSCA-CPT of NuFit

For You and Quincy Medical Group Physical Therapy

& Sports Medicine recently completed the Road Runners

Club of America Coaching Certification Program and sub-

sequently earned the credential of Certified Adult Distance

Running Coach. In addition to his current role as instruc-

tor and trainer at NuFit For You and his current running

services including video gait analysis, Brian will coach run-

ners of all levels to complete and improve performance in

running events of all distances including 5k to marathon.

Beginning in February, Brian will utilize these skills and his

nearly twenty years of experience in the exercise field as

leader of the 2013 Bridge the Gap to Health half marathon

training program.

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Special events will be held throughout the day, including:

Nathan Schultz and his horse, Romeo, will offer carriage

rides from noon until 8:00pm

A special “Home for the Holidays” coupon booklet featuring

discounts and special items from many of the downtown

stores will be available from noon until 7:00pm. If five cou-

pons are redeemed, you are eligible for a special gift basket

drawing to be held at the Mark Twain Museum at 7:00pm.

Stories of Clemens’s Family Christmases will be presented at

the Mark Twain Museum at 2:00pm. Curator Henry Sweets

will discuss how Christmas was celebrated during the Cle-

mens family’s time in Hannibal as well as Christmas in the

Clemens family household in Hartford, Connecticut. Gladys

Coggswell will also perform, reading the letter that Mark

Twain wrote to his daughter Suzy – representing that it was

from Santa Claus – explaining why she would not be able

to receive the Christmas gift she requested that year. Both

performances are free of charge.

“Living Windows” begins at 5:00pm! Downtown Merchants

make their storefronts “come alive” with real-life activities.

Continues until 8:00pm, and prizes will be given for the top

three displays as judged by members of the Hannibal Arts

Council.

At 7:15pm, a special “Honor Tree” ornament hanging cer-

emony will be held in the garden at the corner of Bird and

Main Streets. The Hannibal Girl Scouts will be serving hot

cider in the garden.

“Holiday Tea with the Unsinkable Molly Brown” will be

presented at 2:00pm at the Hannibal History Museum. Cel-

ebrate the Holiday Season and enjoy gourmet teas, scones,

pastries and other delicacies with Hannibal’s own Margaret

Tobin Brown (portrayed by historian Lisa Marks). Hear the

stories of her life from her childhood during Hannibal’s

Gilded Age to the ill-fated voyage aboard Titanic. You may

keep the teacup and saucer as Molly’s gift to you! Tickets are

$12 per person and reservations are required. To purchase

tickets please call (573) 248-1819 or visit the Hannibal His-

tory Museum at 217 North Main Street.

The Wine Stoppe will feature the RagTag Irish Band per-

forming at 8:00pm and will have Cranberry and Plum

Christmas wines available.

Santa & Mrs. Claus will be visiting Kerley’s Pub! Keep warm

near the fire pit on the outdoor patio and visit with the

Clauses after 5:00pm

Carolers and children’s areas will also be available

Downtown Hannibal’s Annual Living Windows Celebration

For The Holidays”

O n Saturday, December 8th, plan to attend

the annual “Living Windows” celebration in

Hannibal’s historic Downtown Main Street District!


The Hannibal Jaycees would like to

invite you to participate in our annual

Christmas Parade. The theme this year

will be “O Christmas Tree.”

We hold this event each year in hopes to

make some child’s dream come true. This

year’s toy collection will help benefit the

Douglass Community Center’s Adopt A Fam-

ily with help from Hannibal Park and Recre-

ation, Toys for Tots, and Dollar General.

The parade will begin at 10th and Broad-

way at 6:00 pm. The entry fee for participat-

ing in the parade (no Santas, please; we only

allow one Santa in the parade) will be a new,

unwrapped toy donation.

Anyone can give back to the community

by bringing an unwrapped toy to the parade.

Santa will be happy to greet you for your

charitable donation. Just holler “Santa!” and

he will be there.

For more information or entry forms,

visit the Hannibal Jaycees website at www.

hannibaljaycees.org and click on “Christmas

Parade,” or click on the Santa for an entry

form. Forms can be mailed to PO Box 484,

Hannibal, MO 63401. Entries may also

be turned in on parade day at the

Save-A-Lot parking lot at the top

of Broadway. Don’t forget your

new toy donation.

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“The Miracle of Christmas” Mark Twain Chorale ConcertDECEMBER 15

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Christmas concert, “The Miracle of

Christmas,” will be performed De-

cember 15 at 7:00 pm in the Parker Theatre

located at Hannibal LaGrange University.

Tickets are required since seating is limited.

The program will consist of two must-see

performances:

Chorale and the Krakow Chamber Or-

chestra Sinfonia from Krakow Poland

musical for all ages.

Since 2002, the Krakow Chamber Orchestra Sinfonia from

Krakow, Poland, has been hosted by The Messiah Project of

Springfield, Missouri. Their delightful holiday performance fea-

tures a wide variety of music, including Polish and international

carols, as well as other familiar holiday selections. The Krakow

Chamber Orchestra Sinfonia is conducted by

Steven Byess. The orchestra, founded by con-

ductor Piotr Sulkowski, was organized to per-

form at the Young Composers’ Forum, a festival

held originally in 1993. The commitment of the

ensemble members resulted in the continuation

of the event. “Forum Sinfonia” acts under the

auspices of the Academy of Music in Krakow,

Poland. Their prize-winning performances have

brought them many awards and engagements

throughout Europe and the United States.

Children will love “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” an opera

for children by Gian Carlo Menotti. The cast will include dancers

from the Credo Dance Academy, led by Choreographer Kate

Riegler. The cast is under the direction of Dr. Janice Fulbrigh.

“Amahl and the Night Visitors” is the deeply moving story

of Amahl, a crippled little shepherd boy, and his poor widowed

mother, who are visited one fateful evening by three kings on


their way to Bethlehem, bearing gifts for a legendary newborn

child, the promised Messiah. The story ends triumphantly, with

Amahl being cured and accompanying the kings to Bethlehem

to worship the Christ child.

In this retelling of the Adoration of the Magi, Menotti com-

bines scriptural references with the

traditional iconographies surround-

ing the Nativity: accompanied by

shepherds, three star-led kings

come to worship a special child,

laid to rest in a rustic manger. Com-

missioned in 1951 for television

broadcast (and rebroadcasted many

times since), “Amahl” has served

generations of young Americans as

their first serious contact with clas-

sical opera. Indeed, many in their

maturity, point to “Amahl” as having

first opened their ears to opera,

making them lifetime lovers of clas-

sical music. And, as its sublime music has opened ears, so its no

less sublime subject continues to open hearts to the miracles of

faith, forgiveness, and charity—strong lessons for us all to learn,

child and adult alike. Arguably, Menotti remains America’s great-

est living operatic composer.

Founded in 1961, the Mark Twain Chorale is uniquely ours.

It consists of our neighbors, friends, colleagues and relatives.

Each member has a musical talent, and these beloved Christmas

concerts offer them an opportunity to share that talent. .

Under the direction of Mrs. Lori Scott, the 2012 Chorale

Christmas program features a

wide variety of music selections,

including selections from Handel’s

“Messiah.” She will be assisted by

Bonnie Campbell, the Chorale’s

accompanist.

Lower level seats are $15.00

per person. Upper level seats are

$10.00 for adults and $5.00 for

children under 6 years. Tickets may

be purchased at Griffen’s Flowers,

2919 St. Mary’s Avenue in Hannibal

or at the Hannibal Arts Council,

105 South Main Street.

Make plans now to pur-

chase your tickets and attend this unique event. For ad-

ditional information, please contact George F. Lewenczuk

(573-248-0308 or [email protected]) or Pastor David

Scott, Arch United Methodist Church (573-221-3227 or

[email protected]).


HIGHLIGHTS

Hannibal Parks & Recreation Events

MUSIC, MARSHMALLOWS AND MISTLETOE

5:00–7:00 pm Saturday, December 8 at Y Men’s Pavilion. Enjoy

the holiday music of Hannibal Children’s Choir and roast marsh-

mallows by the fire.

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.

COUCH TO CUPID TRAINING

Training program for Catch Cupid if you Can 5K Run/Walk

available on www.hannibalparks.org or at City Hall. The 6-week

program begins December 31 for the February 9 event.

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.

PEDAL POWER

9:00–11:00 am Saturday, January 5, at Admiral Coontz Recre-

ation Center. Children ages 2–6 can bring Big Wheel, tricycles or

pedal-powered vehicles and cruise the armory.

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.

POLAR PLUNGE

11:00 am Saturday, January 28.

Take a plunge in the mighty

Mississippi to raise money for

Special Olympics.

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.

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.

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 & Rec-

reation office at City Hall, 320 Broadway, and the Hannibal

Convention & Visitors Bureau office at 505 N. Third St. Paddle-

wheel 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.

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.


Old Fashioned ChristmasDECEMBER 1

The Perry Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for

their annual “Old Fashioned Christmas in Perry to be

held on Saturday, December 1st. A bake sale will start the

morning off at 9:00 am, followed by a craft fair, parade, re-

membrance tree ceremony, chili supper and a live auction.

Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive by fire truck during the

parade. He will then visit with all children after the parade.

A lighting contest will be held on Friday evening, November

30th and the winners will be announced following the chili

supper on Saturday evening. For more information about

the event, call 573-565-3131 or visit the Perry Area Cham-

ber of Commerce website at www.perrymissouri.com

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

For that special dinner... Hostess gifts... Gift baskets...

...and more

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

573-231-1000

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

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.

Did you know: The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center is

open to the public 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Fri-

day for walkers and runners? Basketballs are available for

use from 3 to 6 p.m. The armory was renovated this summer

with new, energy-efficient lighting.


HIGHLIGHTS

Polar PlungeHannibal RiverfrontSaturday,

January 26

Registration begins at 9 a.m.

The Plunge begins at 11 a.m.

Raise at least $75 for Special

Olympics &

Take the Plunge!

Remember Your Pet This

Winter Coats 40% Off

Holiday Season

Hannibal ArtsPerformance

CULTURAL CAFÉ: SHARE THE JOY

Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S Main St

Join us for our annual holiday fundraiser featuring homemade

soups, awesome desserts and a performance by HAC Executive

Director, Michael Gaines, and other special guests.



Gallery Hours:

Get Ready to Shop!

99 BUCKS…OR LESS

Through Friday, December 21

Annual holiday exhibit and

sale features art priced anywhere

up to $99.

The Hannibal Arts Council in-

vites you to stop by their popular

holiday shopping exhibit and support local artists by purchasing

one-of-a-kind holiday gifts for those on your list…or for yourself !

Stop by Monday, Wednesday-Friday 9-5 or Saturdays 11-2

Also open during Living Windows: Saturday, December 8,

5-8pm!

Exhibit Sponsored by:

SECOND SATURDAY GALLERY NIGHT

December’s event will coincide with Living

Windows during Hannibal Hometown Christmas!

Art, wine, friends and special events make

Hannibal’s downtown galleries the place to be each

second Saturday.

HOLLY JOLLY HANDS-ON HOLIDAY WORKSHOP

Saturday, December 1

2 Sessions: Noon–2:00 pm OR 3:00–5:00 pm


105 South Main Street

$10 per child

($5 per child for HAC members)

Activities include:

“Jingle All the Way” Frame, Happy Holiday Ginger-

bread House, Bottle Cap Snowman Ornament, Christmas

Card Creativity Station & Melted Snowman Cookies

riversideDERMATOLOGY

Riverside Dermatology/Dr. Linda Cooke

Exhibits & Gallery Events


Hannibal-LaGrange University invites the public to attend

two very special events for the upcoming Christmas

season.

THE CURIOUS SAVAGE

November 29–December 1, the HLGU Theatre Department

will present the comedic production “The Curious Savage”, by

John Patrick. Performances will be at 7:00 pm in the Parker The-

atre of the Roland Fine Arts Center.

Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars by her late

husband, and her three conniving stepchildren are desperate to

get their hands on it. In an attempt to seize the inheritance, they

have Mrs. Savage committed. In the Sanitarium, Mrs. Savage

meets a strange collection of people, social misfits who cannot

adjust themselves to life, but possess kind and loving spirits. As

she leads her stepchildren on a merry chase for the money, Mrs.

Savage befriends the odd group of residents, and learns what

has driven each of them to close themselves off from the harsh-

ness of the outside world, and must decide whether or not she

will do the same.

Cost for admission is $10 a ticket (at the door), $9 in advance,

and $8 for senior adults or groups of 10 or more. To reserve

group tickets, please call the Theatre box office, at 573-629-3182.

Box office hours ( for ticket pick up prior to show nights) are:

Monday & Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday

Noon – 1:00 p.m.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

HLGU’s Music Department will host its annual Christmas

Concert on Thursday, December 6 at 7 pm in the Parker Theatre

of the Roland Fine Arts Center. This festive concert will show-

case the University Choir and Band. The concert is free and open

to the public.

The band, directed by Dave Corkern, will perform first,

playing a selection of classical music as well as a few Christmas

medleys. “This has been a busy semester for the HLGU Band,”

says Corkern. “Band members have been responsible for music

in the HLGU Presidential inauguration, the Booster Banquet,

HIGHLIGHTS

Holiday Performances at Hannibal-LaGrange UniversityNOVEMBER 9–DECEMBER 1 DECEMBER 6 by Carolyn Carpenter


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Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest

Mental Health First Aider

12-Hour TRAINING COURSES

January 23–24February 20–21

March 6–7April 10–11

May 8–9

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and this concert. They are doing a great

job preparing for these events, and I’m

excited for them to perform this inspiring

Christmas music.”

The choir will then take the stage, per-

forming selections from Handel’s Messiah.

“I am compelled to keep the classic mas-

terworks in music alive as long as possible.

In order to do this, Handel’s Messiah has

been included in the choral curriculum

about every 5 years,” says Choir Director

Jane Griffen. “I feel good knowing that

HLGU’s Department of Music is providing

an opportunity for students to learn and

develop skills that can be used throughout

their lifetime.”

For more information about either of

these events or about HLGU please visit

www.hlg.edu.


Passport to Fitness 2013 YMCA of Hannibal573-221-0586

573-221-9622

“Enriching the lives of individuals in the community, through the support and implementation of programs at the YMCA.”

serving the community and having fun doing it. Enjoy

helping make your community a better place to live.

January 5th, 9:00am – 12:00pm

**Members shall be 21years of age or older.

First Meeting:

Announcing

Y Women’s Club of Hannibal

YMCA of Hannibal’s Passport to Fitness 2013

JANUARY 5

opportunity to try free demo specialty classes

member booths where you can learn more

New Y Women’s Club of HannibalDECEMBER 4

Become a member of a group of women dedicated to serving the

community and having fun doing it. Enjoy the personal pleasure of

friendship, fellowship and shared ideals along with the satisfaction you

receive from helping make your community a better place to live.

The first meeting will be held December 4 at 6:15 pm at the YMCA of

Hannibal. Members must be 21 years of age or older. If you are interest-

ing in attending or would like more information, please sign up at the

YMCA of Hannibal or contact one of the founding members:

Kara Viorel: [email protected]

Marlene Rodenbaugh:

[email protected]

Amy Ohnemus: [email protected]

Enriching the lives of individuals in the community, through the support and implementation of programs at the YMCA

HIGHLIGHTS

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December Best BetsE V E N T S N O T T O M I S S

DECEMBER 4

Hannibal Jaycees “O Christmas Tree” Parade

See page 28

Living Windows on Main Street

“Home for the Holidays”See page 26

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Happy Hours, Specials & Events

Join Hannibal Magazine on Facebook!

HLGU Theatre Department Presents “The Curious Savage”

NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 1

HLGU Music Department’s Annual Christmas Concert

DECEMBER 6

“Miracle of Christmas” Mark Twain Chorale Concert featuring the Krakow Chamber Orchestra & “Amahl and the Night Visitors” children’s opera

DECEMBER 15

Drawing December 21See story on page 3

Drawing December 21

SIXTH ANNUAL Holiday Hometown Treasure Hunt

Open house and complimentary first NuFit For You class at Riverside Spa

Hannibal Regional Medical Group

Advance Beauty College

Selby Imple-

ment

Smola Family Chiropractic

Anna Lemon

Vonda’s Massage Therapy

Native American Trading Co.

Cassano’s

Many Beautiful Things

Crescent Jewelry

40% off winter coats at Groomingdale’s Pet Boutique

Quality Inn & Suites

Reliable Pest Solutions

Wright Funiture &

Flooring

to DVD at Reed Promotional Media

Dene Lambkin Honda

Holiday Performances


LOCAL Calendar of Events

DecemberFriday, November 30

impersonator Jim Waddell performs at 6:00


Monroe City Chamber of Commerce

[email protected]

Monroe City Events

Dec 1 (Sean Harmon 735-4811)

Dec 1

Dec 9 Home Tour (Georgia Rothweiller 248-7136)Dec 15Dec22 & 23 120 Lindsey Drive

Hwy 36, Hannibal

573-221-4001To be a part of the best New Year’s Eve Party in town

and for more information on Packages call 573-221-4001Reservations must be paid in advance. No cancellations.

ExtravaganzaCocktail Reception 6pm

Dinner Buffet 7pm

Drinks Included ALL Evening

~ Musical Entertainment & Dancing

~ Late Night Buffet

~ Midnight Toast

~ Deluxe Accommodations with New Year’s Day Breakfast Buffet

Monday, December 31, 2012

Dance the Night AwayRoom & Party for Two

King & Jacuzzi Suites for Two

Can’t Spend the NightParty Package for Two $149.99Party Package for One $79.99

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ONGOING EVENTS

Through December 21

6th Annual Holiday Hometown Treasure Hunt.

November 29 – December 1

The Curious Savage

December 22–23

Last Minute Shopping Mania

January 23–24

“Mental Health First Aid” Training

January 28–29

Healthier Together Seminar

Exhibits (See page 35)

Through December 21

See pages 32–33 for Parks & Recreation Events & Activities.


Monday, December 3

Tuesday, December 4

Wednesday, December 5

Thursday, December 6

Friday, December 7


Sunday, December 9

Friday, December 14

CONTESTSee pg 3-6

CONTESTSee pg 3-6


LOCAL Calendar of Events

DecemberSaturday, December 15

Monday, December 17


Friday, December 21

3:00 pm: 6th Annual Holiday Hometown Treasure


Monday, December 24

Tuesday, December 25

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Monday, December 31

Tuesday, January 1

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Thursday, January 3

Saturday, January 5

Friday, January 18

Saturday, January 26

Monday, January 28

WEEKLY LIBRARY EVENTS

Every Tuesday

Every Wednesday

Every Thursday

Every Saturday


100 Medical Drive, Hannibal100 Medical Drive, Hannibal

for a healthy & happy


REGIONAL Calendar of Events

December

12/31/12

ONGOING EVENTS

Saturdays & Mondays through January 26

(no tour 12/31)

Private Home Tours a la carte.

November 29–30, December 1–2 & 6–9

Inspecting Carol.

December 1–2

Christkindlmarket

Monday, December 10–14

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Marionette Puppet Show

December 12–13

Visit with Mrs. Claus.

December 14–15

The Santaland Diaries.

January 18–19

Quincy Saints Athletics Basketball Tournament

January 19–20

29th Annual Bald Eagle Appreciation Days. View the American Bald

Exhibits

Through January 20

Through December


Friday, November 30

Saturday, December 1 the spirit this holiday season at the Arthritis

Be one of the thousands of runners and walkers

Tuesday, December 4



a special population Christmas dinner and dance

Friday, December 7

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

from Hannibal Magazine!


REGIONAL Calendar of Events

DecemberSaturday, December 8

6:00 pm: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre:

Sunday, December 9

Quincy Museum

1601 Maine

Tours

Quincy Public Library

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




Friday, December 14


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Sunday, December 16



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Tuesday, January 1

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Home Confessions of a Swiss Army Wife

Resolutionaryf that’s not a word, it should be. It’s how I feel every holiday

season, full of resolve and ready to begin anew. I feel the

power surging within me, pushing me toward newer, higher

levels of achievement. This year I will be a better person. A bet-

ter wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend. I’ll be better writer. I’ll

take better care of my health and my home. I’ll be organized. I’ll

do great things, and when my children are grown they’ll pass

the legend of me on to their own children’s children! Along with

some really great furniture I will someday build.

I’d better turn it back a notch, right? Aside from the part about

being legendary, I remain an optimist. I can better

myself. I’ve done it before. Life seems to be a two

steps forward, one step back kind of thing, but

that’s okay. It’s the journey, right?

Sometimes not so much. Sometimes it’s

the outcome that matters and I really, really

wish I had more superpowers. (Mommy

smarts is a superpower, right?) If I could

snap my fingers and have a clean house and

new kitchen, I’d be a happy woman, because

the whole journey toward achieving a clean

house does nothing for me. I’d much rather

journey toward a finished novel, but the whole

dirty house thing keeps getting in my way.

Each New Year is a reminder of all the goals and

dreams that have quietly gone adrift and floated away. Some-

times I watch them go with remorse or longing. But other

times I feel a sense of freedom, because some goals are actually

burdens we create for ourselves, or allow to be created for us,

that drag us away from our true dreams. Did you ever hear the

expression “I climbed the corporate ladder, only to find out it

was leaning against the wrong wall”?

So, as we wax resolutionary, let’s make resolutions that really

matter. Here are some of mine.

I resolve to laugh more with my children and enjoy their

company while they still enjoy mine. I’ve been marveling lately

at how insightful and witty they’ve become already in their

brief, brilliant lives. I also resolve to help them shine their own

uniquely individual and beautifully eccentric lights for the

world. It’s so easy to extinguish those lights with just a dismis-

sive word spoken out of hand because we’re tired and over-

worked. We may forget our words or the tone in an instant, but

our children can change their course without our being aware

of it simply because we make them feel small or silly or trivialize

their dreams or achievements. Of course we want to shape their

dreams somewhat—succeed in school, make nice friends, get a

good job so you can move out my basement—but the last thing

I want to do is make them feel that their attempts to be funny or

creative or bold won’t be taken as seriously as my goals for them.

What a burden I would be putting on their little shoulders! I

want them to be strong, honorable men, but I also want them to

be comfortable in their own shoes. So I resolve also to help them

find their own wings and fly, hopefully higher than their father

and I ever could.

I resolve to return to a more healthy, active lifestyle

and shine by example. I’m sick and tired of feeling

sick and tired. And the next step in this resolu-

tion is to make time for quietude. Creativity

does not take root in a mind filled with

noise, worry and stress. And if we find

that peaceful place in our lives, even if

only for a few moments each day, we

become less likely to take our stress out

on others. In my case, it means I am better

able to achieve resolution number one, as

well as this next one.

I resolve to be a better friend to my hus-

band. It’s why we married, isn’t it? We were best

friends. Now we’re so busy that we email each other

instead of talking, and we give each other to-do lists instead of

sharing jokes. It’s easy to get so swept up in life and the constant

barrage of job demands and chores and scheduling and child-

care that we forget to be friends. So, that quietude that I seek

for myself I will also seek together with him, like best friends do.

Undemanding, understanding, a refuge for each other. I resolve

to have friendship time outs, when it is against the rules to talk

about business or finances or honey-do’s, and we rediscover

what we really enjoyed about each other’s company to start

with, because I don’t remember ticking items off checklists dur-

ing every conversation when we were dating. I’m pretty sure that

would have been just as tedious then as it is now.

I resolve to find joy in simple tasks, to focus on the moment,

to love more, to shine brighter and to seek out the light in oth-

ers. I resolve to look less at my own feet and more at what the

world has to offer. I resolve to smile more. I resolve to let go of

anger and resentments. I resolve let the strength of my resolve

flow through me and from me to those I love.

Won’t that be resolutionary? I’m smiling more already.

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Moderation. People who overdo it during the holidays may experience the “Holiday

Heart” syndrome, a change in the normal heart rhythm.

Eliminate the bad diet.

high carbohydrate side dishes and sugary desserts can trigger diabetic crises. When

straying from your usual diet, pay special attention to your weight, salt and glucose levels.

Realize your limits. Shoveling snow is one activity that combines several risky

behaviors: stress, isometric exercise, cold weather, and early morning hours. While staying

time to push yourself.

Remember Your Medication. Traveling along with the hectic nature of the holiday

season, makes it easy to miss medication doses.

You should always call 9-1-1... if you feel chest pain or other symptoms,

call 911 for emergency help. The stakes are high. Don’t postpone treatment

because you don’t want to spoil the holiday merrymaking.

The Holiday months are the deadliest months for heart disease. Below are some

tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of the Holiday Heart Attack.

Like Blessing Health System on

www.blessinghealthsystem.org

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