Hannibal Magazine – June 2014

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If Walls Could Talk: History of the F&M Bank Buildingby Ken & Lisa Marks

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3 If Walls Could Talk: History of the F&M Bank Building From bank robberies to theater, the F&M Bank Building has seen it all.

18 Fiesta Del SolA new festival featuring live music, good food, and Hannibal Home Brew Competition

20 3rd Annual Downtown Hannibal Art FairJoin local and regional artists in America’s Hometown

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8 DISCOVERHick Finn: Summer Fun • Still Reliable After All

These Years • WGEM News Receives Edward R.

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14 HEALTH & FITNESSA Golfer’s Vision • Jump In. It’s Safe to Swim •

Haycroft Honored • First Laser-Assisted Cataract

Surgery in Tri-States • Annual Relay for Life

18 HIGHLIGHTSAuthor & Restaurateur Ingrid Croce • 3rd Annual

Downtown Hannibal Art Fair • James O’Donnell

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29th Annual New London Park Days • Mark Twain

Boyhood Home & Museum Events • Parks &

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R euse. Recycle. Repurpose. These terms have become part of our everyday lexicon for items such as old tires, furniture, and decorative household items. In Hannibal, the same terms may also be applied

to the unique structures throughout the historic districts – many nineteenth century buildings are now being rehabbed and repur-posed for modern-day usage. The old Murphy’s Motors building at the north end of Main Street will soon become the Moses Bates Public House and home of Mark Twain Brewing Company. The old Haunted House on Hill Street, recently purchased by Steve and Jackie Karlock, maintains the haunted house and wax museum but now includes an elegant boutique gift shop. The Karlocks have also purchased the American Woodworking building on Third Street and will restore the original structure over the next two years in the hope of using the building to house a classic car museum. In simi-

lar fashion, the former Farmers & Merchants Bank building located at 214 Broadway will soon be repurposed as the home of Bluff City The-ater, a professional theater group that will present its first produc-tion, “Tales of an Urban Indian”, this summer.

Joe Anderson, founder and executive director of Bluff City Theater, was not looking to purchase a building so soon. “When you start a new organization such as this, usually you first build the organization, then build the audience. Once you are established, you look for a permanent location. This one became available at the right price, so we’ve now purchased our building much earlier than we anticipated.”

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Joe is enthusiastic about being a part of downtown Hanni-bal and, in Joe’s words, “contributing to Hannibal’s rebirth as a cultural destination.” One of the main factors in the revitaliza-tion of the historic district is the restoration of architecturally-significant buildings. “To successfully repurpose one of these old buildings, you have to have a specific modern use that is compatible to the structure,” Joe explains. “Take this building for example: when you look at the neo-classic front exterior of this building, you think ‘theater’. The massive, high ceilings are perfect for a theater. The space is ideal for performances of all types: live theater, dance recitals, jazz, small classical recitals, slam poetry, book readings, one-off type gala performances. We anticipate that other groups other than the Bluff City Theater will have an opportunity to use this space.” According to Joe, one group, the Hannibal Community Theater, has already moved their lighting and sound equipment into the building and will also utilize the space for future performances.

When undertaking the task of rehabbing an older structure, curiosity about the building’s past and the people who came before usually leads one to research the history of the location. In the case of Bluff City Theater’s new home, their building, built in 1911 for the Farmers & Merchants Bank, has a rich history and many recogniz-able names that were associated with it over the years.

Farmers & Merchants Bank is the oldest banking institution in northeast Missouri. Organized in 1870, the original board of direc-tors included some of the most prominent businessmen in Hanni-bal: John H. Garth, A. R. Levering, George A. Hawes, J. M. Armstrong, A.W. Lamb, W. R. Pitts, and J.P. Richards. As described by J. Hurley and Roberta Hagood in their 1989 publication “The History of the Farmers & Merchants Bank,” “The founding fathers of the Farm-

ers & Merchants Bank enjoyed outstanding reputations within the community. Their integrity, community spirit, business acumen and leadership brought immediate acceptance and support to the Bank by the citizens and merchants. From its beginning the Bank pros-pered and became known as a reliable and safe banking institution, a reputation it has maintained throughout the years.”

In 1911 the Farmers & Merchants Bank moved from their 201 Main Street location to their new facility at 214 Broadway. Archi-tects Weary, Alford & Company designed an impressive, classically-inspired façade that featured four massive limestone columns to signify the Bank’s stability and strength. At that time, the total cost of the property, building, furnishings and steel vault was $62,500.

As years went by, F&M Bank prospered. During World War I, the Bank sold nearly one million dollars in bonds used toward the war effort while participating in five federally-sponsored Liberty Loan Campaigns. In 1927, funds were raised by F&M to assist in the move of the LaGrange College to Hannibal. Even during the Great Depression, which began with the stock market crash of October, 1929, F&M re-mained financially sound while many banks across the country failed.

One of the most significant events in the history of the Farm-ers & Merchants Bank occurred in the fall of 1931. As the Great Depression deepened in the early 1930s it seemed to spawn a new era of outlaws, the likes of which Americans had never seen. These brazen bandits, toting “Tommy” guns and driving cars fast enough to outrun the police, captured the fascination of the pub-lic; as their names raged across newspaper headlines throughout the country, some criminals became celebrities, so widely cele-brated that their names are still known today: “Baby Face” Nelson, “Pretty Boy” Floyd, Bonnie Parker and her partner in crime, Clyde Barrow – and the most notorious of them all, John Dillinger.

Above: Mug shot of John Dillinger

Right: Hannibal Police officers pose with

a vehicle covered in bullet holes after their

1934 confrontation with John Dillinger.


October 6, 1931 was a quiet Tuesday, according to Lester Houchens. Around 11:15 a.m., Lester, the only cashier on duty at the front counter of the F&M Bank building that morning, was waiting on the bank’s sole customer, Roy Mefford, Jr., standing at the teller window to purchase a bank draft. Bank employees Bes-sie Waite and Thelma Watts were working in the “cage” behind the tellers as was another cashier, Frank Mahoney. Upstairs, bank president John T. Holme was in the office he shared with Ben H. Hickman, meeting with Mr. W. B. Wiggins, a salesman from Montgomery, Alabama.

C. B. Parks, who served as the Bank’s assistant cashier, had taken an early lunch. As he made his way down Broadway back to the bank building, he apparently did not notice a dark sedan parked at the curb out front. As Parks pulled open the door and stepped inside the bank, five men emerged from the sedan and followed him inside. Suddenly, Parks felt a gun poke him from behind. “Lie down on the floor,” the voice behind him said.

All five men were brazenly unmasked but heavily armed with revolvers and machine guns. As another man commanded Houchens, Mahoney, and Mefford to get down on the floor, a third assailant hustled Bessie Waite and Thelma Watts out of the “cage” and told them to lie face down on the floor as well. Poor Bessie was so rattled, she didn’t understand what the man was telling her to do; he grabbed her by the arm and told her she’d better get down. “After realizing the situation,” wrote the reporter for the Courier-Post, “she complied with the robber’s request.”

The gang had done their homework. The men had waited outside the bank for Mr. Parks to return from lunch, apparently to ensure that at least one bank official would be present who could open the inner safe of the bank’s large vault. They were also aware of the Holme & Hickman Real Estate office, as one of the men went directly upstairs and brought down Holme, Hickman, Salesman Wiggins, and two of their other employees, Hattie Wilmot and Marguerite Moore. They were marched downstairs at gunpoint and made to lie down on the floor next to the others.

Stevens Plowman, the current president and chief executive officer of F&M Bank and Trust and the grandson of Ben Hickman, says that around this time the bank’s telephone began to ring. At gunpoint, Mr. Hickman was ordered to answer the phone but cautioned not to reveal what was transpiring. As it turns out, it was Harriet Hickman, his wife (Stevens’ grandmother), who was calling to find out why her husband had not yet come home for lunch. His cryptic reply to her was that he would be home soon but that currently he was being “unavoidably detained”.

Now that all distractions had been eliminated, the robbers worked swiftly and with great precision. As soon as everyone was secure on the floor, held down by the barrels of several guns pointing down at them, one of the men pulled Mr. Parks up and forced him to unlock the massive vault and the smaller steel safe tucked inside. “They stepped over us,” explained Houchens in a later interview, “to get back and forth from the vault.” Using cloth sacks, two of the robbers cleaned out the safe, grabbing

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coins, paper money, gold, bonds and other securities. They also scooped up the currency in Parks’ cash drawer and all the money in Lester Houchen’s teller window. Houchens was quoted as saying, “The whole thing took maybe three or four minutes.” Numbers vary, but the general consensus is that the total value of the assets stolen from the Farmers & Merchants Bank that day was around $140,000, an amazing sum of money during the throes of the Great Depression.

On regular patrol at the corner of Main and Broadway stood Hannibal police officer John Ryan. Positioned just one half block east, the robbery was executed so quietly and with such preci-sion that Officer Ryan was not aware anything was amiss. The party of five made their way out of the bank and jumped into the dark sedan; it wasn’t until Officer Ryan heard the screech of the tires as the sedan sped away that he was alerted. The sedan turned right on Third Street and sped north toward Highway 36. Lester Houchens ran from the bank to get help, calling to Officer Ryan who was on the scene within thirty seconds of the depar-ture of the outlaws. Several minutes later the bank was overrun with policemen and newspaper reporters; Mayor J. B. Robinson, City Attorney Fred B. Hulse, and Chief of Police Thomas Mulhern were also part of the fray that gathered at the scene of the crime. Amidst the chaos that followed the robbery, the employees of both the F&M Bank and the Holme & Hickman Real Estate

office, being true professionals, returned to their normal, daily activities and tried to resume business as usual.

Telephones throughout Hannibal were abuzz with the news. Municipalities throughout northeast Missouri were warned of the robbers-at-large, and the toll both operators of the Wabash Bridge that spanned the Mississippi into Illinois were alerted to be on the lookout. Several of the bank’s employees were able to give descriptions of the men which were sent out over the wires. Frantic reports of sightings of the sedan mostly proved false; ultimately, none of the men associated with the robbery of the Farmers & Merchants Bank were ever apprehended.

Although there is no concrete proof, it is believed that a syn-dicate out of Chicago, supervised by John Dillinger himself, may have been responsible for the heist. Stevens Plowman believes there is credibility to this claim, as some of the bonds stolen in the robbery surfaced just six months later in Chicago. During this time, banks issued negotiable bonds that were not assigned to a specific person; they were nearly the equivalent of a “blank check” that could be presented for cash by any person bearing the certificates. The bonds stolen from the F&M Bank that Oc-tober morning in 1931 were connected to banking institutions in Chicago. “Who would have known that our bank would have had those bonds?” asks Stevens today. Such a daring robbery, performed by unmasked men in broad daylight, points to a very well-informed group working for someone with great acumen, someone who planned carefully and had strong connections in

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Chicago to help unload the cache of stolen negotiable bonds.John Dillinger may very well have been involved. During his

six month stint in an Indiana prison (1924-1930) Dillinger was known to have studied Hermann Lamm, the notorious German bank robber called the “Father of Modern Bank Robbery”. The system Lamm created involved carefully studying a target bank days before the robbery, developing a detailed floor -plan, and establishing escape routes. Each man was assigned a specific job and a specific area of the bank that they were in charge of covering: the “Lookout Man”, the “Get-away Driver”, the “Lobby Man”, the “Vault Man”. Teams were well rehearsed, sometimes in buildings staged to match the bank’s interior. Stopwatches were used to reinforce the importance of timing and to ensure that the heist was streamlined to last only the minimal amount of time. All of these steps were evident in the robbery of the F&M Bank, which occurred just over a year after Dillinger had been released from the Indiana prison.

Dillinger, along with at least three of his henchmen, were also known to steal a car from Murphy’s Motors, then located at 210 Center Street (directly behind the F&M Bank building), and were involved with a shootout with Hannibal police officers W. J. Schneider and J. O. Barker at the farm of Willard Cruser. The police officers were unharmed, although their cruiser had been riddled with bullets during the shoot-out; Dillinger escaped into the countryside. Just six months later, on July 22, 1934, John Dill-inger was shot to death outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago.

In 1970, one hundred years after the founding of the Farm-ers & Merchants Bank, the new bank building located at 505 Broadway was dedicated and the bank’s facilities were relocated from the old F&M Bank building. Over the years several different enterprises were housed in the old bank building, and now the space will be rechristened as the home of the Bluff City Theater.

The bank robbery is just one of the amazing stories that the buildings in downtown Hannibal have to tell. Throughout the course of the last two hundred years, Hannibal has had more than its share of drama, remarkable tales both funny and sad. Oh, if walls could talk! Fortunately, many of the stories are remembered today; moreover, the historic buildings that house these memo-ries also remain. Because of the efforts of preservationists such as Bill Martin, the Karlocks and the directors of the Bluff City The-ater, these buildings will be used to create new stories and make memories for the next generation of Hannibalians.

For more information on upcoming programs and events be-ing presented by the Bluff City Theater, visit their website at www.BluffCityTheater.com or call (573) 719-3226. Both the Haunted House on Hill Street and the Moses Bates Public House/Mark Twain Brewing Company will be open Summer, 2014. n

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Remember Shorts Guy? Shorts Guy is the guy you saw last winter, when it was twenty degrees, wearing khaki, knee-length cargo shorts in the snow. He had on a winter coat, but refused to compromise the rest of his ensemble. He is a summer guy. Seasonal is not in his vocabulary. He has bonded with summer, and, by golly, it is going to be sum-mer all year long regardless of the weather.

Apparently Shorts Guy has a sister called Tube Top Girl. Her philosophy is exactly like her brother’s, and they are California Dreamin’ together. I must admit, her winter tube top does contrast well with her winter coat and pajama pants.

Of course, we all know Speedo Guy. He is the guy who is caught in a time warp, thinking it is 1980-something. We see him around water events, and we all just feel sorry for him. Only superheroes could pull that one off.

I confess that I belong to the Flip-flop Tribe. I can’t explain it. When the weather warms, my feet scream to breathe. When it is

cold, I wear socks and flip-flops. Yes, I am THAT dork! Flip-flops rock bib overalls, by the way!

The motorcycle riders love the summer. I am one of those, too. However, some bikers have heated suits and choose to ride

all year long. That is what I call “pas-sionate”. If someone is that commit-ted to something, then I salute them!

If someone is tough enough to ride the entire winter on a bike, then they shouldn’t be taunted. I will move forward, remaining impressed.

Since I am on the biker topic, the cyclists parallel motorcycle enthusiasts. They are on their bikes at every opportunity. The summer heat is brutal, and yet they propel themselves all over. They have a tiny water bottle to rehy-drate with. I don’t ride bicycles because there is no place to

hang I.V. bags, and a defibrillator in a backpack is too heavy. There is also no exhaust noise to hide the sounds of my lungs explod-ing while I am riding uphill. I think a bicycle would look silly with a tractor seat and couch cushion on it, anyway. I won’t begin to explain the entire form-fitting Spandex and Lycra wardrobe on MY body!

There are always the mysterious summer people who appear during carnivals in the summer. I have never seen many of these people, and I am a life-long resident of Hannibal. You don’t see

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them in stores or any functions other than carnivals, yet they profess to live here. I think they travel with the carnival to make it look busy and more appealing to locals.

The beach body crowd makes me uncomfortable. While at water functions, the women are barely covered in bikinis, and the men look like body builders. You notice your wife is staring when she notices you are staring. I have yet to see these people in the gym. They are born with these genetics, and I am cursed with mine. The only saving grace is we will all look the same in the nursing home. You can spot these people in the winter. They are always tan, and the women will be rocking yoga pants.

We all know and love Shirtless Guy. Shirtless Guy makes an appearance at 60 degrees. His shirt comes off and he walks around with clenched fists, getting his muscle flex on. I must admit, for a broom handle he is ripped .

We have your car cruises with their custom and restored vehi-cles cruising the streets. They are like show pieces for the public. To these folks I say, “Thank you for putting some class in the summer!”

The camping crowd that want to “get away from it all” often visit campgrounds, where their neighbors are now 15 feet away rather than across the street. This logic confuses me. Usually the dedicated campers have spent so much time around campfires, that at summer’s end they smell like beef jerky.

Porch-sitters just enjoy watching summer from their porch shade. All they need is a nice cool drink and shade. I like your style, folks! You have plenty to observe with the rest of us moving about.

We have a lot of boaters in the area. Many boats are used for fishing. The recreational boats are usually very sharp-looking. They are used a little for skiing and tubing, but many race straight to a sandbar on the river and, on lakes, to coves to park for the day. I wonder if there would be any money in a water taxi pontoon to shuttle people to and from the sandbars and coves? You folks know I could save you thousands of dollars with this idea!

We all know the golf crowd. Golf talent eludes me. I guess I just have a hard time with a sport that costs so much in clubs, carts, attire, green fees, rentals, memberships and sunscreen. You smack a ball that costs more than a good box of bullets, and then you go try to find it. When you do find, it you smack it again and again until it falls into a hole. Then the process is repeated 8, 17 or 35 more times. Afterwards you all go to the clubhouse. I say skip the sunburn and hit the clubhouse, because it has air conditioning. Mark Twain said, “Golf is a good walk wasted”. I am with Mark on this one.

Last, but not least, we have the cell phone and video game crowd. They are so absorbed in their electronic devices that they miss summer completely. I suggest buying a lead suit, because radiation poisoning is no joke!

We are a diversified area of rednecks, hicks, hillbillies, sports enthusiasts, river rats, farmers, tradesmen and laborers, indus-trial workers, fun-seekers and hardworking Americans. If you combine all of them, it usually makes for an interesting, fun-filled summer every year. Have a great summer! n

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Reliable Pest Solutions — a family owned and oper-ated business for four generations — has been been protecting our region from troublesome

termites from more than three quarters of a century. The company began its life in 1938, over 76 years ago, as “Reliable Termite Control,” focusing exclusively on the treatment of just one insect: Termites. At that time the founder and leader at the helm was a man named John R. Scholes. He later took on a partner in the business named Kenneth Cain.

John and Kenneth were some of the early pioneers in the treatment of termites and initiated the idea of direct wood injections, which was later adopted by other companies.

Their business grew through innovation, hard work, and sacrifice, and as a result many more offices were opened over the years.

John’s son, Gene Scholes, Sr., joined the organiza-tion in the 1940s and became a full partner in the 1950s. When John Scholes passed away in 1967, Reliable Termite Control in Hannibal and Quincy, Ill. continued under the direction of Gene Sr.

Gene Sr.’s two sons, Gene Jr. and Gary, had both worked for the company while attending school, and both decided to join the firm upon the completion of their education. Soon thereafter the name was changed


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The company was incorporated in 1977 and contin-ued to thrive and grow under the direction of Gene Sr., who passed away in 1984, and Gene Jr. 1982 brought more family involvement when Kathy joined the orga-nization as the business manager. Kathy and Gene’s two sons, Gene III and Mike Scholes, both became heavily involved in the business, as well.

In 1988, Reliable purchased the assets of Odorite of Illinois, a deodorizing service company. Later that same year Reliable purchased the Odorite of Southeast Iowa, which served counties throughout Iowa. Simi-larly, in 1993, Pest-Free of Columbia, Mo. and Zap Pest Control of Jacksonville, Ill. were also purchased and incorporated into Reliable.

In 2009, Mike Scholes took over the ownership and operations. Under his direction, Reliable Pest Solutions has continued to expand its customer base as well as the diverse variety of services that it offers.

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and online news organizations around the world.

WGEM was judged alongside multiple stations

across numerous states, including stations in

much larger markets than the Tri-State area.

The Radio Television Digital News Association

has been honoring outstanding achievements in

electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow

Awards since 1971. Award recipients demonstrate

the spirit of excellence that Murrow set as a stan-

dard for the profession of electronic journalism.

RTDNA received more than 4,000 entries dur-

ing the 2014 awards season, setting an all-time

record for entries in what proved to be one of the

most competitive Edward R. Murrow Awards sea-

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Join Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary for Tropical Costa Rica Trip by Robin Doyle

Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary is organizing a special trip, Tropical Costa Rica, from leading tour operator Collette Vacations. Don’t miss

the lush forests and stunning waterfalls of San Jose, the spectacular Monte-verde Cloud Forest, a Cano Negro guided river boat trip in a panga (covered canoe), or the whimsical topiary garden in Zarcero.

Interested travelers can learn more about the tour by attending a free in-formational presentation from Sonia Lynn Smith, a local Collette district sales manager. Two presentations times are scheduled on June 12, one at 3:00 pm and one at 6:00 pm in Conference Room A/B, located just inside the main entrance of Hannibal Regional Hospital.

The Tropical Costa Rica tour departs on February 9, 2015, for 9 days. Tour the Doka Coffee Estate, which highlights the history and cultivation of coffee and its importance to the Costa Rica economy. Enjoy some fun in the sun on the tropical paradise of Tamarindo Beach. Prepare to be amazed as you travel the Monteverde Cloud Forest, where trees grow to a height of 100 feet! During your stay in Monteverde you can enjoy a guided, leisurely-paced “Hanging Bridges” walking tour and learn about the cloud forest’s unique ecosystem, its mammals, birds, plants, and flora. Travelers will also see the Arenal Volcano area, which is known as the land of spas and hot springs, and will have the opportunity to visit one of the finest spas in the region.

For more information about the Tropical Costa Rica tour, or to RSVP for the meeting, please contact Alicia Rollins at (573)248-5272. n


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A Golfer’s Vision

Health & Fitness

Every year golfers spend hundreds (even thousands!) of dollars on various types of equipment and lessons in the unending quest to shave strokes off their score. An

often overlooked area that can lead to better scores is the role vision plays in the game of golf. These few pointers might just save you a couple of strokes.

First and most obvious is visual acuity (i.e. how well you see). If

you wear glasses to drive your car, but not for golf, something is wrong! You need your best vision out of both eyes to maximize depth perception. Depth perception allows you to judge the lo-

cation of the pin, hazard locations, break of the green, and where the ball is relative to your body during your swing. From contact lenses, glasses, or even refractive surgery, there are many options for getting your best visual acuity.

Another aspect of vision that plays a vital role is eye domi-nance. Knowing which eye is dominant is fundamental in your alignment. When putting, your eyes should be over the ball with the dominant eye at the back edge of the ball. On full swings or chips, stand behind the ball with your dominant eye directly behind the ball and then locate your target (i.e. flagstick). The imaginary line from the ball to your target is the target line. At that point approach the ball for your shot set up with your dominant eye looking down the target line (close your non-dominant eye if needed). This will give your brain the proper visual input with which to set your stance and alignment. To find your dominant eye make a circle with your index finger and thumb. Next, with both eyes open, center a golf ball on the ground in the middle of your circle. Close your left eye. If the ball is still in the circle you are right eye dominant. If not you are

By Marshall Munch, ODHannibal Regional Medical Group—Vision Institute


left eye dominant. Your eyes lead the body and these simple pointers can lead it in the right direction.

Finally, UltraViolet (UV) protection is the last thing to touch on regarding golf and the eyes. Two aspects come in to play here. First, with golf rounds lasting up to and over four hours, protection from the sun’s damaging rays is paramount. Second, tinted lenses can enhance your viewing and visualization, which aids in viewing slopes and contours. Tinted lenses can also help with glare reduction, making you more vi-sually comfortable. Options for UV protec-tion include golf specific sunglasses, lenses that adjust to varying light conditions and prescription sunglasses for those needing corrective lenses. The added benefit of pro-tecting your eyes from the sun’s damaging rays yields lifelong benefits. So grab yourself a pair of cool shades. That way even if you don’t play well at least you’ll look like a pro!

Whether you are a scratch golfer or a weekend duffer you can benefit from taking a few moments to think about how your eyes affect your golf game. For more infor-mation call the Hannibal Regional Medical Group Vision Institute at 573-406-5730. n

Jump in. It’s safe to swim.by Kevin W. Lollar, MD, FACS

Ear tubes are the #1 reason children get surgery or anesthesia in the United States. Research shows that 667,000 tympanostomy tube procedures are performed annually on children under the age of 15. By age 3, nearly 1 in 15

children have tubes. Despite the frequency in the U.S. of tympanostomy tube surgery, there have been no evidence-based recommendations in the U.S. to assist doctors in identifying the best surgical candidates and their subsequent care…until now.

Guidelines covering children aged 6 months to 12 years were recently released by The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation and are meant to not only help doctors and parents identify children most likely to benefit from surgery, but also to identify those who can be watched safely.

Tympanostomy tubes, which are about 1/20th of an inch wide, are placed in the ear-drum for a variety of reasons: persistent middle ear fluid (effusion), frequent ear infections, or ear infections that persist despite antibiotic therapy. They are usually inserted in an outpatient surgical setting and take as little as 5 minutes to perform. Patients go home the same day and are usually back to their normal activities a few hours after surgery.

Some of the key points from the guidelines include the following:1. Many children with fluid build-up behind the eardrum get better on their own,

especially when the fluid is present for less than three months.2. Children with persistent fluid for three months or longer should get an age-

appropriate hearing test.3. Tympanostomy tubes should be offered to children with hearing difficulties

and fluid in both ears for at least three months, because the fluid usually persists and inserting tubes will improve hearing and quality of life.

4. Tympanostomy tubes may be offered to children with fluid lasting at least three months and symptoms that are likely attributable to OME–including: balance (vestibular) problems, poor school performance, behavioral problems, ear discom-fort, or reduced quality of life.

5. Ear infections that occur in children with tympanostomy tubes should be treated with topical antibiotic ear drops only, not with oral antibiotics, since drops are more effective and have fewer side effects.

6. Tympanostomy tubes may be offered to children who are at-risk for develop-mental difficulties when fluid is present in one or both ears and is unlikely to resolve quickly. This includes children with permanent hearing loss, speech/language delays or disorders, autism-spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, craniofacial disorders, cleft palate, and/or developmental delay.

7. Children with tubes can usually swim or bathe without earplugs, headbands, or other precautions

If you have any questions or concerns, please call 573-629-3500 to schedule an appointment. n

Haycraft Honoredby Bethany Knobloch

K athleen Haycraft,

Nurse Practitioner

at Riverside Dermatology,

was awarded alumni of the year for nurs-

ing and health sciences at the University

of Missouri Kansas City. Haycraft is the

Missouri state representative for the

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

and Chairman of the Missouri Council of

Advance Practice Nurses, Missouri Nurses

Association. As a family and pediatric

nurse practitioner, and as a dermatologi-

cal nurse, she has been an instrumental

leader working with multiple state repre-

sentatives to expand access to care for

all Missouri residents. She has published

her work in the Missouri Nurse, submitted

to the AANP journal and presented at the

2012 American Academy of Nurse Practi-

tioners annual meeting.


At North Missouri Rheumatology Clinic you will receive a thorough evaluation for a proper

diagnosis. The clinic provides the most advanced treatment in a caring, comfortable

and compassionate setting

• Joint Injection• Nerve Conduction Test• Bone Density Test• Spinal Injections• Trigger Point Injection

• State of the Art Infusion Center

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First Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery in Tri-States by Paige Traeder

Quincy Medical Group’s ophthalmologists are dedicated to improv-ing our patients’ vision, which is why we chose to bring the first

laser-assisted cataract surgery system to the tri-states. The LenSx laser, which is guided by a computerized image of your eye, allows for the most precise and advanced cataract procedure available today. It is the next revolutionary step in cataract surgery with the ability to provide computer controlled precision as it automates some of the more chal-lenging steps of cataract surgery. The laser allows our ophthalmologists to expand on the current lifestyle lens options with more precise results.

“It is an honor and a privilege for my colleagues and I to be the first in the area to offer this technology to our community,” says Dr. Jean Disseler, ophthalmologist at Quincy Medical Group. “It allows us to offer our patients the highest precision through individualized specifications not attainable through traditional cataract surgery.”

The laser replaces a traditional handheld blade to optimize all inci-sions for enhanced surgical performance. This breakthrough technology provides the surgeon with real-time three dimensional visualization for true customization. The surgeon is able to view the eye’s 3-D anatomy and program and perform a comprehensive, computer-controlled surgical procedure.

Annual Relay For Life

JUNE 6

The American Cancer Society’s

annual Relay For Life of Mari-

on County will be held Friday, June

6, at Flower City Park in Palmyra.

The event kicks off at 6:00 pm.

At Relay For Life events, communities across the globe

come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved

ones lost, and raise funds to fight cancer.

Relay For Life teams camp out overnight and take

turns walking or running the course. Events are up to

24 hours long, and because cancer never sleeps, each

team is asked to have at least one participant on the

track at all times.

The relay starts with with Survivor Lap, when sur-

vivors walk to celebrate their victory over cancer. The

Caregiver Lap recognizes those who have given care

to cancer patients. Luminaria bags and candles are lit

during the Luminaria Ceremony to honor loved ones who

have passed away or are fighting the disease. The event

includes family activities and entertainment.

For more information visit relayforlife.org or contact Ginger

Hodson at 573-221-1359 or [email protected]. n

HEALTH & FITNESS


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Hannibal Clinic Primary Care Physicians

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Keeping you on track.


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HighlightsFiesta Del SolJUNE 21 by Jason Gregory

Rotary Club of Hannibal is proud to present Fiesta Del Sol in Central Park, Hannibal, June 21st, from noon to 9:00 pm. Don’t miss this celebration of great beer,

wine, food, and live music. Tickets are now available online at www.FiestaHannibal.Showclix.com

Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 at the door. One hundred percent of the proceeds fund Rotary Club of Hannibal projects. The Vision of the Rotary Club of Hannibal is to make our community and the world a better place to live by engaging in “Service Above Self ” in a way that is fun and exciting.

This first-ever event features the Hannibal Home Brew Compe-tition, hosted by Hannibal Area Homebrewers Association, where attendees can taste homebrews from across the the tri-state re-gion. There will be beer samples available from around the globe and prizes awarded for top vote-getters. Fiesta Del Sol attendees will be able to sample each of the beer offerings from the home brewers competing in the first ever Hannibal Home Brew Com-petition. After sampling, guests will cast their vote for a “People’s

Choice” Fiesta favorite! Home brew sampling is included in the general admission ticket price. A group of craft brewers and beer experts will also judge all entries. Winners will be announced fol-lowing the seminar on craft brewing by Goose Island brewer Ryan Brei. Prizes will be awarded for Fiesta Favorite and Celebrities Choice, and will include medals and gift certificates.

Homebrewers interested in entering the competition should contact the contest organizer by June 19 to reserve a spot in the contest. There is no entry fee, just bring a keg or bottles with at least five gallons of each beer entered in the contest. Entrants will be expected to pour their own beers for the competition. Each brewer will receive one free admission into Fiesta Del Sol to compete with their brew. Sampling cups and table space will be provided. Bring your own coolers and ice. For more informa-tion, contact Lennie Rosenkrans at 573-629-7476

Ingrid Croce will be at Fiesta Del Sol signing copies of her two cookbooks, Thyme In a Bottle and Photographs and Memo-ries: Recipes from Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, and Jim Croce


Anthology: The Stories Behind The Songs. Featured food offer-ings directly from Ingrid Croce’s cookbooks will be prepared by executive chef Bill Moore of Spring Lake Country Club.

Be sure to stop by the Cave Hollow Wine Tasting Booth from 4:00 to 6:00 pm to meet the winemaker, Chris West, and the staff from our local winery, and sample various Missouri-made wines from Cave Hollow West Winery.

Additional snacks will be available from Mississippi Marketplace.Visit the event’s Facebook page for more information. n

June 14th7p-10p

Wine Expowith Music by

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June 21-22 Hannibal Arts Fair(downtown Main Street)

Twain City JazzJune 28th1p-5p

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Author & Restaurateur Ingrid Croce JUNE 20 & 21

Entrepreneur, restaurateur, author, publisher, and philan-

thropist Ingrid Croce will be in Hannibal for Fiesta Del Sol

on June 21. On Friday, June 20, Becky Thatcher 3rd Street

Diner, 213 North Third Street, will host Lunch with Ingrid,

from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Meet Croce and enjoy selections

from her cookbooks prepared by diner staff. From 3:00–6:00

pm, she will attend a book-signing hosted by Main Street

Kitchen Store, 123 North Main Street.

Croce is the owner of Croce’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar,

Croce’s Park West restaurant, and Avalanche Records and

Books. She is the widow of musician Jim Croce.

It would be an honor to have your vote on August 5th

Paid for by Committee to Elect Carrie Dryden, Randi Thornton, Treasurer

DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY CANDIDATE

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Register to Vote by July 9thVote on August 5th


HIGHLIGHTS

3rd Annual Downtown Hannibal Art FairJUNE 21 & 22

Experience something new and exciting! Join local and regional artists for the third

annual Hannibal Downtown Art Fair. The fes-tival will be held Saturday, June 21, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Sunday, June 22, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Stroll the streets of Downtown Hannibal Historic District as you shop from more than 60 artisans along the Mississippi River.

Hannibal is a haven for profes-sional artists. The Downtown Hannibal Art Fair features artwork that is handmade and individu-ally designed by the artist. Come and find your passion among paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, pottery, weaving, folk art, jewelry, fiber, wood, baskets, clay, glass, paper, leather and wearable art!

The festival sponsor, Renaissance Hannibal, is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to promote economic development in Hannibal’s downtown area. The Downtown Hannibal Art

Fair Planning Committee is made up of professional artists with extensive art fair experience, arts agency representatives with exten-sive art fair planning background, downtown merchants and gallery owners with a great appreciation for the arts and their role in the community.

There are many nationally-known, professional artists living in Hannibal. They are currently representing Hannibal in the top-rated art shows across the country.

The Hannibal Downtown Art Fair gives them the opportunity to sell locally in a fun festival setting. n

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY!

July 10 • 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Dresden Christmas Wall Hanging ClassCost: $20 includes kit

July 19 • 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Christmas Tree Rag Quilt ClassCost: $25 + kit

July 24 • 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Cristmas Towell Embellishment ClassCost: $15 includes kit

July 26 • 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Christmas Tree Skirt ClassCost: $25 + kit

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday–Friday10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday

223 Bird Street • Hannibal

June 21 • 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Hand Quilting Class Call for details. Class size 4. Cost: $15

July 1–5 First Anniversary Sale!25% Off Selected Items

July 5 • All DayFREE Fabric Yo-Yo Demos

FOR ALL CLASSES: Call for details and reservations. Must pay class fee in advance.

573-629-7755

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Monthly Classes & Activities

Our shop now does sewing machine maintenance and light repair.


July 3rd Tanyard Gardens

Josh Thompson with Madd Hoss Jackson

presented by the Hannibal Jaycees,Golden Eagle Distributing,

Mark Twain Distributing, and KICK-FM

Gates open at 5:30pm

Show starts at 7:30pm

Tickets available at County Market in Hannibal, Palmyra & Quincy

$15 in advance $20 day of/at the gate

Josh Thompson’s Hits Include

“Cold Beer with Your Name on It”“Way Out Here”

“Beer on the Table”“Wont Be Lonely Long”

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James O’Donnell Memorial Golf TournamentJUNE 28 by James O’Donnell

The James O’Donnell Memorial Golf Tournament is Saturday, June 28, at the American Legion Golf Course in Hannibal. The

tournament is a 4-person scramble, and play begins at 8:00 am. Par-ticipants can register by calling the American Legion Golf Course at 573-221-5831. The tournament fee is $160 and prize money is based on 32 teams. There will be three flights and three places with first place awarded $300, 2nd place $200, and 3rd place $150.

The annual tournament is held in memory of James V. O’Donnell. “Jimmy,” as he was known to all, was a friend to many and enjoyed supporting an array of athletic teams and sports in the Hannibal area ranging from youth to adult teams. “Jimmy”carried on his family’s long established tradition of community support that dates back five generations and continues on today through, Jimmy’s son, Jim O’Donnell, and the rest of the O’Donnell Family.

Tournament proceeds support the O’Donnell Athletic Scholar-ship in Jimmy’s memory that is awarded each year to a graduating Hannibal High School senior. Proceeds from this scholarship fund also benefit other Hannibal High School students and sports teams, the Holy Family Catholic School and many area youth sports teams and programs. n


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HIGHLIGHTS

Exhibits Hannibal Arts

SATURDAY, JUNE 14 • 5:00–8:00 PM

Hannibal Arts Council, 105 South Main Street

Hannibal Alliance Art Gallery, 112 North Main(Drawing for a piece of artwork 6:00 pm)

Fresh Ayers, 209 North Main

Gallery 310, 310 North Main(Drawing for a piece of artwork 7:00 pm)

Main Street Wine Stoppe, 303 North Main

Main Street 101 Upscale/Resale, 101 North Main

Give yourself a treat, get out of the house and stroll Hannibal’s beautiful downtown galleries each second Saturday — art, wine,

friends, and special events — the perfect combination!

Through July 4

EVERYTHING IS RELATIVEEvening Hours: Saturday, June 14 • 5:00–8:00 pm (Second Saturday Gallery Night)

Exhibit featur-ing work from art-ists that are related to each other. Fea-tured artists David Garrison & Cecil Houel, a husband and wife team who live and work in Iowa and France

and work in oil and pastel, Gary and Judy Rice from New Haven who create blown glass works of art, Bob Hoke and T-Marie Nolan who create a wide array of outsider art and Len Moss and his grown children who live in various parts of the country.

Exhibits sponsored in part by Missouri Arts Council


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Gallery Hours: Monday/Wednesday–Friday

9am–5pmSaturdays 11am–2pm

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EXHIBITS @ HAC

For a full 2014 Gallery Schedule visit the Gallery page at hannibalarts.com

STARTING WITH MY VOICE: A New MusicalMusic by Audra Sergel, Book by Trent Rash & Audra SergelConcept by Audra Sergel, Beth Hunter, Trent Rash and Eric Myers.

Saturday, June 28 • 7:30 pmHannibal Arts Council

$15 ($10 HAC Members) All proceeds benefit the Historic Riverside Cemetery Association

ABOUT THE SHOW: “Starting with My Voice” is the musical journey of 5 interconnected souls, that while living their human, everyday, complicated lives are learning simple, spiritual lessons. The songs lead the audience to peek into these lessons in grief, love, humor, and self-accep-tance, and make for a show that is funny, real, from the heart and honest. One of 8 works selected into the prestigious Chicago Musical Theatre Festival.

ABOUT THE CAUSE: “Starting With My Voice” will be performed using the grand piano graciously on loan from the family of Jason Dugger. Audra, a long-time friend and creative collaborator with Jason, wanted the opportunity to perform on the instrument. In appreciation for the piano loan and in tribute to Jason’s life, all proceeds will benefit the Historic Riverside Cemetery, where Jason is laid to rest to be eternally creative.

Hannibal Arts Council’s

FIRST FRIDAY ART ADVENTURESFirst Friday Art Adventures are an opportunity for kids

ages 6 to 12 to create hands-on projects, nurture their

creativity, and make something that is cool and fun!

Friday, June 6 • 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 or visit

[email protected].

For a full 2014 First Friday Art Adventures schedule visit

the Kids Program page at hannibalarts.com.

EVERYTHING IS RELATIVE: RETRO STRING ART

Participants will be inspired by the current HAC ex-hibit, Everything Is Relative, and use wood, nails and string to create a wooden plaque incorporating their family initial.

Sponsored by George H. Riedel Private Foundation and Missouri

Arts Council

Performance


HIGHLIGHTS

New London Park Days are back with a bang! 2014 promises to be another stellar year for the books. Building on the success of last year’s event, which returned to the Court House lawn after a hiatus, New London Park Days has something for

folks of all ages to enjoy. This year’s event features the carnival of Fun Time Shows, a huge arts and crafts

vendor fair, the traditional parade, kid’s games and fun, shows from Karen’s Dance Acad-emy, Hannibal ATA Martial Arts, and a gospel songfest from New London’s own Second Christian Church choir. Other attractions will be the Classic Car Cruise, Motorcycle Show presented by B.O.S.S, Kid’s Korner in Ruth Roy Wright Park, and the quickly growing Corn-hole tournament, as well as our first ever 5K run/walk. As always, the pageants and baby contest will bring out the brightest eyes and smiles, and who doesn’t love a parade?

Another great attraction is the Food, Wine and Craft Beer Festival. Located on the Courthouse lawn, this Saturday only event showcases a tasting of wines and craft beers for the sampling. Various local restaurants offer goodies, such as local favorite Mama Mia’s of New London, Mo. Pre-sale tickets are available.

From honky-tonk to classic rock to pop and country, we have you covered! Acts taking the stage this year include Amos Pitzer, Liz Bentley, Boulevard, Riverside, Jared Keim, Dr. G and the Mudcats, and Hollow Pointe. Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes for an amazing music experience you won’t soon forget.

For a complete schedule of events, visit newlondonparkdays.org. n

29th Annual New London Park DaysJUNE 13–14 by Tiffany Coleman-Dade

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Official sponsor:ADVANCEPHYSICAL THERAPY

Saturday, July 5thFor kids age 10 and underImmediately following the Cannibal

All proceeds benefit Hannibal Children’s Center

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Museum to host noted author

Jocelyn A. Chadwick JULY 12

The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Mu-seum will host renowned author Dr. Jocelyn

A. Chadwick on Saturday, July 12. Dr. Chadwick will speak on Twain, Huck Finn, and the Art of Friendship: How can exploring Mark Twain help us understand friendship in the 21st century.

Chadwick has published several papers and books on Mark Twain and currently is working on a new book titled, Common Core State Stan-dards, Paradigmatic Shifts. Her lecture will be held in the museum auditorium at 120 N. Main at 11:00 pm and is free to the public.

Teacher WorkshopsJULY 7–11 & 21–25

The Mark Twain Home Foundation is pleased to announce published Mark Twain writers Dr. Jocelyn Chadwick and Professor Bruce Michelson as guest educators for

the ninth series of summer workshops for teachers this July 7–11 and July 21–25. These workshops go hand-in-hand with the mission of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Foun-dation, which is, “to promote awareness and appreciation of the life and works of Mark Twain and to demonstrate the relevance of his stories and ideas to citizens of the world.”

The week-long workshops will provide educators information on The Adven-tures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn relating Twain’s works to the Common Core Standards and provide a forum for discussion and creative thinking on how to approach Twain’s writings in the classroom.

The sessions will feature noted educators who have written broadly on the works of Mark Twain. The first weeklong session, July 7–11, will feature writer Jocelyn A. Chadwick from Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Bruce Michelson, former professor of English with the University of Illinois, will be the guest educator for the second session.

Teachers attending the workshops will also experience the town upon which Samuel Clemens based his writings, visiting his boyhood home and the Mark Twain Cave, riding upon the Mark Twain Riverboat and journeying to Twain’s birthplace in Florida, MO. Both workshops are in partnership with the Missouri Humanities Council with support of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

For full details of the workshops and registration information, contact Execu-tive Director Henry Sweets at 573-221-9010 ext. 405 or visit the Museum’s web site at www.marktwainmuseum.org .

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HIGHLIGHTS

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downcountrycountry

SATURDAY, JUNE 14

Down Country’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament

Down Country’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament will be held

Saturday, June 14, at the American Legion Golf Course

in Hannibal. The entry fee is $160 per team for the

4-person scramble. Proceeds from the tournament

benefit the I Care/iPad education program.

For more information, contact Paul Dougherty,

573-231-5699 or 573-221-7079.


Outdoor concert season

Music Under the StarsJUNE 5

Hannibal’s popular free concert series Music Under the Stars opens it’s eighth season June 5 with hometown

favorite rock-n-roll band Steppin’ Back. Grab a friend and your favorite chair, and join the crowd

in front of Sam’s boyhood home on historic Hill Street for an evening of rock-n-roll favorites from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.

The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum’s outdoor concert series Music Under the Stars continues every Thurs-day at 7:00 pm through the months of June and July, with a variety of musical styles including rock, country, blues, jazz, and more.

Other performances throughout the 9-week series include Dr. G & the Mudcats, Fanfare, BIGDEAL, Up Town Strings, Ben Bumbry & the Messengers, The Lucky Old Sons, and Dallas “Best Blues” winner Jason Elmore.

Music Under the Stars is a free concert series funded by the Missouri Arts Council, company partnerships and local donations. For information and a complete listing of per-formances go to marktwainmuseum.org or contact Melissa Cummins, Marketing and Community Relations at 573-221-9010 ext. 404. n

29TH ANNUAL

DON’T MISS THE FUN!Live Music

Food, Wine and Craft Beer Festival

Arts & Crafts Classic Car CruiseMotorcycle ShowAnd Much More!

JUNE 13–14COURTHOUSE LAWNNEW LONDON, MISSOURI


SUMMER SAND VOLLEYBALL

League play Tuesdays and Thursdays at Southside Sand Volley-ball Courts

H.O.R.S.E. TOURNAMENT

Saturday, June 21. Registration at 9:00 am; play starts at 9:30 am.Norfolk & Southern Multi-Sports Complex (Sixth Street and Warren Barrett Drive). Prizes donated by Tom Boland Ford.

MOVIES IN THE PARK

Wreck-It Ralph. 9:00 pm, June 20 at Huckleberry ParkBring blankets or chairs to sit on the slope by the tennis court

INDOOR WALKING

Admiral Coontz Recreation Center is open for walkers. 12 laps equal 1 mile. 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.Check website www.hannibalparks.org for more informationRental available by calling 573-221-0154.

SENIOR ADULT DANCES

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

HUCKLEBERRY PARK RAMP PARK

Open noon to dark every day, weather permitting. Ramp Park is for roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, bicycles and scooters.

COMMON GROUND COMMUNITY GARDEN

Located at 322 S. Eighth St., across Warren Barrett Drive from the recycling site and Street Department. Volunteers needed daily. Call 822-3728.

NIPPER MARINA

Monthly slip rentals available by calling 573-221-0154.

FACEBOOK CONTEST

Guess where Tom and Becky are in photos on Hannibal Parks & Recreation Facebook page on Wednesdays. The first person to post the correct location will receive a one-day admission ticket for the Hannibal Aquatic Center during summer 2014.

DISC GOLF

Huckleberry Park 18-hole course is open during daytime hours. Discs are for sale at the Ramp Park but Frisbees can be used just as easily.

Dr. Lisa Russell655 Clinic Road, Suite 110

Hannibal, MO 63401

573-221-0001 • www.nemoortho.com

Dr. Russell is a licensed specialist in orthodontics (braces, invisalign)

Free consultation, interest-free financing, friendly environment

Start the Summer with a New Smile

HIGHLIGHTS

Hannibal Parks & Recreation Eventshannibalparks.org by Mary Lynne Richards

Saturday, June 28thAmerican Legion

Golf CourseHannibal

8:00 am Tee Time

O’DonnellScholarshipGolf TournamentEntry Fee $160 per team of 432 Teams Max • Mulligans & Skins available3 Flights/3 Places – 1st $300 2nd $200 3rd $150

Proceeds from the tournament go toward the O’Donnell Athletic Scholarship awarded at Hannibal High and Holy Family schools.

For more information call the American Legion at 573-221-5831

Sponsored by KICK-FM


SCAVENGER HUNTS

Nipper Park, Lighthouse Trail, and Huckleberry Park. Clues at HPR office at City Hall, 320 Broadway; and HVCB office, 505 N Third St. Prizes from Chocolaterie Stam, Paddle-wheel Popcorn and Logue’s Restaurant.

DOG PARK

The Dempsey Dog at Sixth and Ely Streets has separate areas for small and large dogs. Open every day from dawn

to dusk.

SHELTER RENTALS

Park shelter rentals are available. Riverview Park, Huckle-berry Park, Central Park, Glascock’s Landing and Y Men’s Pavilion. Shelters without electricity are $15 for 6 hours or $20 for all day. Shelters with electricity are $20 for 6 hours or $30 for all day.

MAPS

Maps of Hannibal’s more than 30 parks and facilities are available on www.hannibalparks.org.

More information is available at www.hannibalparks.orgFollow Hannibal Parks on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Renaissance Hannibal’s Annual

COME EXPERIENCE ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY ON THE EDGE OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER!

SATURDAY 10-6 & SUNDAY 10-4

3RD WEEKEND IN JUNERules available at

www.hannibalparks.org

Sponsored by

H.O.R.S.E.Tournament

Saturday, June 21Registration starts at 9 a.m.

Play begins at 9:30 a.m.

FREE! Norfolk & Southern

Multi-Sports Complex (Sixth St & Warren Barrett Dr)

Hannibal Aquatic Center Sunday to Wednesday: noon to 6:00 pmThursday and Friday: noon to 7:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am to 6:00 pmLap swimming: Monday-Friday: 11:00 am to noon

New Features:

Big foam blocks under a shaded canopy encourage learning, social development, movement and fun

New Prices

10-punch passes for $20 can be purchased at HPR office at City Hall, 320 Broadway, or at the Hannibal Aquatic Center

SUNDAY FUNDAY special admission deals:

• June 1 Mom’s Day: Mother’s admission is free when pur-chasing regular price admission for child

• June 9 Library Day: Anyone who participated in the Hannibal Li-brary’s Summer Reading program gets in free (must have ticket)

• June 15 Father’s Day: Father’s admission is free when pur-chasing regular price admission for child

• June 22 H.O.R.S.E. Day: Anyone who participated in the H.O.R.S.E. tournament gets in free (must have ticket)

• June 29 Military Day: Anyone who shows Military ID gets in free


Hannibal Regional Hospital Founda-

tion is honored to accept a $25,000

donation from Wells Fargo Advisors

Financial Network to become the

2014 Official Sponsor of the Shoe-

less Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic.

Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic & Night at the BallparkJUNE 11 by Wendy Harrington, Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation

Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation has once again partnered with the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame to hold the fifth annual Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Norwoods Golf Club. Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation is excited to announce

Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network as the Golf Classic Official Sponsor. Team registrations, as well as banner and hole sponsorships are available. Golf teams will have the opportunity to play with a Missouri Sports Hall of Fame celebrity during the tournament. All event proceeds benefit Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation’s Believe Campaign.

“Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation is so appreciative of the overwhelming support we have received for this event over the last four years. We look forward to another great year,” said Wendy Har-rington, President/CEO of Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation.

In addition to the golf classic, the steering committee has worked with the Hannibal Cavemen to have Hall of Fame celebrities as guests during the game on June 10th. The Hall of Famers will be avail-able at the game to sign autographs and meet fans.

“This event is not only a great deal of fun combining two favorite summer pastimes, but it also contributes back to our community through proceeds made during the Shoeless Joe’s two-day event,” commented Randy Park, Chair of the Steering Committee. “We already have several commitments from our Missouri Sports Hall of Famers including former St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and others.”

The Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation Believe Campaign is raising funds to provide new state of the art technologies in cancer care, surgery and to build endowed funds for future projects. For more information about the fifth annual Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic or to register a team, contact Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation at 573-629-3577 or visit hrhf.org. n

Join us for a FREE Seminar “Caring For And Protecting The Spine”

Spine CenterSpine Center

Get Your Back BACKPain Free Living.

JUNE 10th, 201411:00 AMQuincy Public Library526 Jersey St. Quincy, IL

HIGHLIGHTS



Mississippi Mud ManiaJUNE 14 by Michelle Terwelp

Mississippi Mud Mania returns to Quincy,

Illinois on June 14. Last year’s inaugu-

ral event put on by the Quincy Family YMCA

was a huge success! Over 400 participants

took part in the first ever tri-state 5K ob-

stacle course mud run that tested them both

physically and mentally. This year’s 5K mud

obstacle course is open to individuals, groups

and organizations and is sure to challenge

and thrill participants. There will be run-

ning, walking, crawling, climbing, jumping,

sweating, laughing and lots of fun. Challenge

yourself, get a group together and make it a

team effort, feel good and get a little dirty.

Make a team with family, friends, or cowork-

ers and register now to reserve your spot! Not

interested in running? Spectators are wel-

come the day of the event and volunteers are

needed. For more information or to register

visit ymcamudmania.com. n

TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEARTWHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Join us for a FREE Seminarfeaturing Dr. Bassem Mikhail, Interventional Cardiologist

JUNE 10th | 6:00 PMHannibal Clinic | 100 Medical Drive | Hannibal, MO 63401

Phase 4 Conference Room (2nd Floor)

HIGHLIGHTSDown Country Golf TournamentJUNE 14 by Kate Dougherty

Down Country’s 3rd Annual Golf Tour-

nament will be held June 14 at the

American Legion Golf Course in Hannibal.

Tee Time is 8:00 am with 3 flights, 3 plac-

es: first place $360, second place $200,

and third place $160. The tournament is a

4-person scramble. The entry fee is $160

per team, with the prize money based on

24 teams.

Proceeds from the tournament benefit

the I Care/iPad education program for tri-

state area schools.

Can’t golf? No problem! Show you care

by joining in the fun for the raffle/auction

after the tournament, or donate online at

upatdowncountry.com.

For more information, call Paul Dougherty

at 573-231-5699 or 573-221-7079 . n

Midsummer Arts FaireJUNE 27–29

The annual Midsummer Arts

Faire will be held at Washing-

ton Park in Quincy June 27–29.

The event is designed to engage

people of all ages and experi-

ences in the joy of creativity. The

centerpiece of this three-day

festival is a juried fine art exhibi-

tion and sale, complemented by

great entertainment, wonderful

food, and hands-on art activities

for all ages.

For more information or to

volunteer, visit artsfaire.org. n


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


Annual New London Park DaysJune 13–14

See page 24

Hannibal Farmer’s MarketSaturdays Through October

9:00 am – 1:00 pm • 214 North Main Street

Happy Hours, Specials & EventsGet free termite inspection plus $50 off any termite treatment at Reli-

able Pest Solutions. (See ad on page 36)

Father’s Day specials at Riverside Spa include one-hour Swedish massage

for $50 or one-hour Eminence back facial for $70 (See ad inside back cover)

Enjoy live entertainment and special events at Cave Hollow West Winery,

where you can find exclusive wines and cave-aged cheese. A variety of gift

items and baskets available. (See ad on page 19)

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

pm, Mondays through Thursdays. (See ad on page 37)

16” 2-topping pizza & 2-liter soda $18.95, two 12” 1-topping pizzas &

2-liter soda $23.95, and fried chicken sandwich $4.75 at Cassano’s (See

ad on page 8)

Splash Landing specials, Hawaiian Luau June 6–8, plus dads free on

Father’s Day when accompanied by son or daughter at Mark Twain Land-

ing. Book now for July 4th weekend. (See ad on page 24)

25% off all J.D. Challenger art at Native American Trading Co. Huge

jewelry selection, leather goods, and more (See ad on page 21)

Bleigh Ready Mix offers concrete for all types of projects, decorative

rock, and the tools to DIY (See ad on page 22)

Enjoy three great history tours from Hannibal History Museum:

Molly Brown’s Hannibal and Wicked Hannibal are both new for 2014, while

Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tours features new spookier-than-ever stories. (See

ad on page 7)

Bits & Pieces offers a variety of classes and activities, vintage sewing

notions, and sewing machine maintenance and light repair. (See ad on

page 20)

Monday night 2-person scramble with dollar beer and dollar hotdogs at

Norwoods Golf Club (See ad on page 34)

Find candy, jams & jellies, spices, honey, grains, home décor and more

at Mississippi Marketplace (See ad on page 18)

Get $10 with straight-A report card, plus all jewelry & accessories 50%

off at The Powder Room (See ad on page 20)

Golf for a CauseGet your team together!

June 7 – Hannibal Youth Wrestling Fundraiser (Norwoods

Golf Club, pg 34)

June 8 – Payson Athletic Club Fundraiser (Norwoods Golf

Club, pg 34)

June 11 – Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic

(Norwoods Golf Club, pg 34) (See pg 30)

June 14 – 3rd Annual Down Country Golf Tournament

(American Legion Golf Course) (See pg 32 and ad on

pg 26)

June 20 – Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser (Norwoods

Golf Club, pg 34)

June 21 – Hannibal High School Booster Club Fundraiser

(Norwoods Golf Club, pg 34)

June 28 – James O’Donnell Scholarship Fundraiser

(American Legion Golf Course) (See pg 21 and ad on pg 28)

Down by the River Summer Concert SeriesThe gate opens at 5:00 pm and will stay open until

9:00 pm at the Y Men’s pavilion on Hill Street. Must

be 21 to enter. The Hannibal YMCA men’s club puts on

this summer concert series to raise funds for projects

at the Hannibal YMCA.

June 13: Raised on Radio

July 12: The Cheeseburgers

August 8: Mad Hoss Jackson

FIESTA DEL SOL June 21[page 18] Hannibal Home Brew Competition


LOCAL Calendar of Events

June

Time to tune up your golf game.

Hannibal’s Only 18 Hole Golf Course!

573-248-1998

T.F. Erhardt Outing Wednesday, June 4 10AM shotgunHannibal Youth Wrestling Fundraiser Saturday, June 7 8AM shotgunPayson Athletic ClubSunday, June 8 • Time TBAShoeless Joe’s Golf OutingWednesday, June 11AM and PM shotgun startsHabitat for HumanityFriday, June 20 1:00 PM shotgun

Hannibal Booster ClubSaturday, June 21 9AM shotgunDollar beer, dollar hotdogs2- Person ScrambleMondays @ 5:30 pm

NORWOODSG O L F C L U B

Free! Huckleberry ParkBring a blanket to sit on • www.hannibalparks.org

Wreck-It Ralph

ONGOING EVENTSThrough OctoberFarmers Market. Saturdays 7:00 am – 12:00 pm, Tuesdays 3:00 – 6:00 pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, and crafts all homegrown or homemade. Held in Washington Park, 5th & Maine, Quincy. 217-228-8696.

“A True Story, Repeated Word for Word As I Heard It” performed by Gladys Coggswell, world class storyteller. Wednesday–Saturday 10:00 am/10:30 am/1:00 pm/1:30 pm. Free with Museum ticket. Former slave “Aunt Rachel” recalled her life, and Twain wrote her story. The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum Gallery, 120 N. Main. 573-221-9010.

Mark Twain’s Retreat: Twain’s Civil War Recollections performed by Jim Waddell, respected Mark Twain actor. Thursday–Sunday 4:00 pm. Free. The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum Gallery, 120 N. Main. 573-221-9010.

Through August 4Hannibal Cavemen Baseball. For dates and times see visithannibal.com.

Mondays2-Person Scramble. 5:30 pm. Dollar beer, dollar hotdogs. Norwood Golf Club. 573-248-1998. (See ad on page 20)

June 6–8Hawaiian Luau at Mark Twain Landing (See ad on page 24)

June 13 & 1429h Annual New London Park Days (See page 24 and ad on page 27)

June 21 & 22

3rd Annual Downtown Hannibal Art Fair (See page 20 and ad on page 29)

Exhibit (See page 22)Through July 4: Everything is Relative

See page 28 for Hannibal Parks & Recreation Events and Activities

Sunday, June 1

Sunday Funday at Hannibal Aquatic Center: Mom’s Day (See page 29)

Monday, June 2

6:30 pm: Babies and Books. Story time for children under 2 years old and their parents or caregivers. Hannibal Free Public Library, 200 S. 5th St. 573-221-0222, www.hannibal.lib.mo.us.

Wednesday, June 4

10:00 am: T.F. Erhardt Golf Outing. Norwoods Golf Club. (See ad on page 34)

6:30 pm. Bingo. Biggest game in northeast Missouri. Hosted by American Legion, 3819 Hwy MM. 573-221-9698. (See ad on page 35)

Thursday, June 5

10:30 am: Babies and Books. Story time for children under 2 years old and their parents or caregivers. Hannibal Free Public Library, 200 S. 5th St. 573-221-0222, www.hannibal.lib.mo.us.

7:00 pm: Music Under the Stars with Steppin’ Back (See page 27)


June

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BIGGEST & BEST GAME IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI

Food & Drinks AvailableCome Early for Best Seating

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One month of free Bingo given away on last Wednesday of the month, plus each player gets a free chance to win the $500 Jackpot!

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Snack Bar in the Hannibal Area

Friday, June 6

4:00 – 6:00 pm: First Friday Art Adventures (See page 23)

6:00 pm: Relay for Life of Marion County (See page 16)


Saturday, June 7

8:00 am: Hannibal Youth Wrestling Golf Fundraiser. Norwoods Golf Club. (See ad on page 34)

6:00 pm: Hannibal Jaycees’ Epic Music Showcase. Music by Dr. Dick Ramirez, Still Line, Hindsight, Nowake, Hearsay Band. Food by The Sauced Hog. $6 admission. Tanyard Gardens, 320 S. 3rd St.

2:30 – 4:00 pm: Movie Matinee. Hannibal Free Public Library, 200 S. 5th St. 573-221-0222, www.hannibal.lib.mo.us.

Sunday, June 8

Payson Athletic Club Golf Fundraiser. Norwoods Golf Club. (See ad on page 34)

Monday, June 9

Sunday Funday at Hannibal Aquatic Center: Library Day (See page 29)

Tuesday, June 10

6:00 pm: Taking Care of Your Heart. Free seminar. (See ad on page 32)

7:05 pm: Shoeless Joe’s Night at the Ballpark. Cavemen v. Quincy. (See page 30)

Wednesday, June 11

Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic (See page 30)



LOCAL Calendar of Events

June

June 30, 2014

WEEKLY LIBRARY EVENTS

Hannibal Free Public Library 200 S. 5th St. 573-221-0222 www.hannibal.lib.mo.us

Mondays4:00 pm: Homework Help

Tuesdays10:30 – 11:00 am: Tuesday Morning Story Time for preschoolers.

6:30 – 7:30 pm: Teen Tuesday. Supervised activities for middle and high school students.

Wednesdays1:00 pm: Chess Club

2:00 pm: Children’s Show

Saturdays10:30 – 11:15 am: Saturday Read & Glue. Story and craft activity for 5- to 9-year-olds.

SundaysClosed

Thursday, June 12

The Great Inflatable Challenge pre-registration deadline. YMCA of Hannibal. 573-221-0586 or ymcaofhannibal.org.

3:00 pm & 6:00 pm: Informational meeting for Tropical Costa Rica trip, from leading tour operator Collette Vacations. HRH Conference Room A/B. For more information or to RSVP contact Alicia Rollins at 573-248-5272. (See page 12)

7:00 pm: Music Under the Stars (See page 27)

Friday, June 13

5:00 pm: Down by the River concert with Raised on Radio (See Best Bets on page 33)

Saturday, June 14

5:00 – 8:00 pm: Second Saturday Gallery Night (See page 22)

7:00 – 10:00 pm: Wine Expo with music by Steppin’ Back. Cave Hollow West Winery. (See ad on page 19)

8:00 am: Down Country Golf Tournament (See page 14 and ad on page 26)

10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Block of the Month Quilting Class at Bits & Pieces (See ad on page 20)

Sunday, June 15Happy Father’s Day

Sunday Funday at Hannibal Aquatic Center: Father’s Day (See page 29)

Wednesday, June 18


10:30 am – 2:00 pm. Ice Cream Social featuring Chocolaterie Stam. HRH Café Area.

Hannibal Regional Hospital Auxiliary will be hosting an Ice Cream Social to benefit Cary Cancer Center’s new Linear Accelerator. Featuring Stam Chocolaterie. Alicia Rollins at 573-248-5272.

Thursday, June 19

11:30 – 1:00 pm: Coffee Club. Themed programs for older adults and others interested in coffee, conversation & light entertainment. Hannibal Free Public Library, 200 S. 5th St. 573-221-0222, www.hannibal.lib.mo.us.


Friday, June 20

11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Lunch with Ingrid Croce.


June Open to the public

Quality Inn & Suites

Lobby BarMonday–Friday 5:30–9:30pmSaturday 4pm–12am

Happy Hour Specials Monday–Friday 5:30–7:30pm

120 Lindsey Dr. • Hwy 36 573-221-4001

Sports Fans—Enjoy the game on our one of our four TVs (40” & 48”)

Becky Thatcher 3rd Street Diner, 213 N. 3rd St. (See page 19)

1:00 pm: Habitat for Humanity Golf Fundraiser. Norwoods Golf Club. (See ad on page 34)

9:00 pm: Movies in the Park: Wreck It Ralph. (See ad on page 28)

3:00 – 6:00 pm: Ingrid Croce booksigning. Main Street Kitchen Store, 123 N. Main. (See page 19)

Saturday, June 21

7:30 am: Second Annual Mosswood 5K Run/Walk. Registration 6:00 am. Benefits Knights of Columbus Charities. Mosswood Meadows Golf Course, Monroe City. See Mosswood Run on Facebook for more information, early registration.

8:00 am – 3:00 pm: Open Air Market. Monroe City. (See ad on page 11)

9:00 am: H.O.R.S.E. Tournament (See ad on page 29)

9:00 am – 1:00 pm: The Great Inflatable Challenge. Large inflatable obstacle course for ages 5 and up. Activities for all ages. Free. Pre-registration required for the challenge (by June 12). YMCA of Hannibal. 573-221-0586 or ymcaofhannibal.org.

9:00 am: Hannibal High School Booster Club Golf Fundraiser. Norwoods Golf Club. (See ad on page 34)

10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Hand Quilting Class at Bits & Pieces (See ad on page 20)

12:00 – 9:00 pm: Fiesta Del Sol (See page 18 and ad on page 31)

1:00 – 5:00 pm: Ingrid Croce book signing at Fiesta Del Sol (See page 18 and ad on page 31)

Sunday, June 22

Sunday Funday at Hannibal Aquatic Center: H.O.R.S.E. Day (See page 29)


REGIONAL Calendar of Events

JuneONGOING EVENTSThrough OctoberFarmers Market. Tuesdays and Saturdays 7:00 am – 1:00 pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, and crafts all homegrown or homemade. Held in Washington Park, 5th & Maine, Quincy. 217-228-8696.

June 7–8

Lincoln Days Civil War Re-enactment. Lake Pittsfield. 217-285-2971.

Fishing for Freedom. Bass and catfish tournament honoring wounded warriors and veterans. Banquet 6:00 pm Saturday at Oakley Lindsay Center. $10, open to public. Tournament Sunday in Clat Adams Park, Quincy. 217-242-5579 or 217-214-3700 or www.fishingforfreedomquincy.org.

June 9–13, 16–20, 23–27

Elizabeth Newcomb-Stillwell’s Classes for Young Ladies. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Week-long craft and cooking classes with an “Amercan Girl” doll theme. $12/person. Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine. 217-224.-7669.

June 12–15

Larry the Remarkable Pig. Kids will love this adorable musical journey. Quincy Community Theatre, 3rd & York. 217-222-3209 or 1qct.org.

June 15–19

Pepsi/Titan Little People’s Golf Championships. Golf tournament for boys and girls ages 3–17. Westview Golf Course, 2150 S 36th, Quincy. 217-257-5718 or littlepeoplesgolf.com.

June 26–28

Annual HQBD Sidewalk Sales. Downtown Quincy merchants offer great savings in merchandise. 217-228-8696.

June 27–29

Midsummer Arts Faire. Washington Park, Quincy. (See page 32 and ad on page 36)

For Quincy Public Library Events, visit quincylibrary.org.

LOCAL CALENDAR CONTINUED

Monday, June 23

2:30 pm: Book Discussion: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving. Hannibal Free Public Library, 200 S. 5th St. 573-221-0222, www.hannibal.lib.mo.us.

Wednesday, June 25


Thursday, June 26


Saturday, June 28

James O’Donnell Memorial Golf Tournament (See page 21 and ad on page 28)

1:00 – 5:00 pm: Twain City Jazz & BBQ. Cave Hollow West Winery (See ad on page 19)

7:30 pm: Starting with My Voice: A New Musical. (See page 23)

Sunday, June 29

Sunday Funday at Hannibal Aquatic Center: Military Day (See page 29)


Saturday, June 7

10:30 – 11:30 am: Creative Dramatics. Ages 4–6. Come learn and play in this fun theatrical class! Kids can explore their creative side and play with costumes and props! To register 217-231-5639.

11:00 am – 5:00 pm: Lincoln in the District. Collaborative festival for the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Interpretive Center and Redmon Lee. Entertainment, food, speakers and craft vendors. A nationally known speaker has been retained as the keynote and George Buss will be returning to Quincy as Lincoln. Washington Park, Quincy.

Chariots of Fire Annual Motorcycle Show. Troy, MO. (See ad on page 37)

Tuesday, June 10

11:00 am: Caring for and Protecting the Spine. Free Seminar. (See ad on page 30)

Friday, June 13

5:30 – 9:30 pm: Blues in the District. Free concert. Bring your lawnchair and own refreshments or purchase food on site. Washington Park, 5th and Maine, Quincy. 217-228-8696.

Saturday, June 14

9:00 am: Mississippi Mud Mania 5K mud obstacle course. (See page 32 and ad on page 38)

9:00 am – 3:00 pm: 3rd Annual Quincy Open Disc Golf Tournament. Registration fee ($20–$35) includes two rounds of 18 hole stroke play and a player’s package for all participants. 4 divisions, beginner to professional.Concessions available for purchase. Upper Moorman Park.

6:00 pm: Endless Summer Cruise In Movie & Popcorn Night. Cruisers and spectators come on out! Quincy Mall, 33rd & Broadway, between Bergner’s & Sears. tristatelugnuts.org.

Sunday, June 15Happy Father’s Day

12:00 – 3:00 pm: Annual Father’s Day Car Show, hosted by Antique Auto Museum. Free admission. $15 fee to show a car. $2/person admission to museum. All America Park, north of the Quincy Riverfront on Bonansinga Dr. 217-440-8452.

Saturday, June 21

Free Movie in City Park. Troy, MO. (See ad on page 37)

Friday, June 27

5:30 – 9:30 pm: Blues in the District. Free concert. Bring your lawnchair and own refreshments or purchase food on site. Washington Park, 5th and Maine, Quincy. 217-228-8696.

8:30 – 10:30 pm: Midwest Comedy Series. $8–$15 in advance. 1822 E County Road 1540, Carthage, IL. 217-357-2675.

Saturday, June 28

World League Wrestling. Troy, MO. (See ad on page 37)

7:30 am: 13th Annual Raider Classic Run/Walk. Scenic event for all ranges of participants. 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, & Kids 1-mile. Family fun, awards, food, tech shirts. Entry fee $20–$25. Quincy Notre Dame High School, 10th & Jackson. [email protected] or 217-257-6227.

June


Wednesday, July 2 3:00 pm – Carnival opens7:00 pm – Teen Night @ Tanyard Gardens11:00 pm – Tanyard Gardens closes

Thursday, July 312:00 pm – Pet Show Registration @ Central Park1:00 pm – Pet Show and judging begins3:00 pm – Carnival opens3:00 – 5:00 pm – Tanyard Gardens open

(happy hour)5:00 pm – Tanyard Gardens closes5:00 pm – Youth Mud Volleyball Tournament

@ Y-mens Pavilion5:30 pm – Gates Open for concerts7:30 pm – Madd Hoss Jackson performance

@ Tanyard Gardens9:30 pm – Josh Thompson performance

@ Tanyard Gardens12:30 am – Tanyard Gardens closes

Friday July 4th9:00 am – 6:00 pm – Arts & Crafts @ Central Park9:00 am – 7:00 pm – Mud Volleyball @ Y-Mens

Pavilion10:00 am – Parade @ Broadway10:00 am – Carnival opens12:00 pm – Tom & Becky @ Central Park12:00 pm – Tanyard opens1:00 pm – Hypnotist Brian Madrid @ Tanyard

Gardens (45 minute show)1:30 pm – Hannibal’s Got Talent registration

@ Tanyard Gardens2:00 pm – Hannibal’s Got Talent show @ Tanyard

Gardens4:00 pm – Local, State & Over 30 Fence Painting

Contest @ N. Main7:00 pm – Hypnotist Brian Madrid8:00 pm – Alls Forgotten performance @ Tanyard

Gardens (Camp Wonderland Night)Dusk – Fireworks

12:30 am – Tanyard Gardens closes

Saturday, July 5Hannibal Cannibal7:30 am – 7:00 pm – Mud Volleyball @ Y-mens

Pavilion9:00 am – 6:00 pm – Arts & Crafts @ Central Park 9:00 am – Washer Tournament Registration

@ Tanyard Gardens9:00 am – Pops Club Horseshoe Tournament

Qualifying @ Ringer Park 10:00 am – Washers Tournament @ Tanyard

Gardens10:00 am – Carnival opens 10:30 am – Kiwanis Trike Race Registrations

@ Mark Twain Apts. Lot, 3rd & Church St.11:00 am – Kiwanis Trike Race1:00 pm – Back Seat Driver Contest @ Mark

Twain Apts. Lot, 3rd & Church St.2:00 pm – Tom & Becky Relay – Jaycees

@ Mark Twain Apts. Lot, 3rd & Church St.3:00 pm – The Mighty Miss Raft Race

@ Mark Twain Apts. Lot, 3rd & Church St.4:00 pm – National Fence Painting Contest

@ N. Main St.5:00–7:00 pm – Happy Hour @ Tanyard Gardens 6:00 pm – Loafers Car Club Cruise In @ 3rd &

Church St. 8:00 pm – DJ Uptown @ Tanyard Gardens

(Ladies Night)12:30 am – Tanyard Gardens closes

Sunday, July 67:30 pm – Mud Volleyball Finish @ Y-mens

Pavilion9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Arts & Crafts@ Central Park 10:00 am – Pops Club Horseshoe Tournament

@ Ringer Park4:00 pm – Kiwanis Raffle Drawing @ Central Park

Fourth of July Fireworks Campaign by Steven C. Viorel

Bang, bang, boom!

National Tom Sawyer Days will draw thousands of people from

within and outside the area to Hannibal, visitors who buttress our

businesses with the money spent on food, souvenirs, entertain-

ment, and more.

The fireworks display on the riverfront is one of the central

attractions for many of our visitors. To help fund the July 4th

fireworks, the Hannibal Community Promotions Group (HCPG)

is kickstarting the Fourth of July Fireworks Campaign through

a collaboration with the Hannibal Cavemen Baseball team.

Four hundred tickets in the left field pavilion will be sold to pa-

trons to take in America’s national pastime (Cavemen vs. Quincy

Gems), followed by fireworks viewing from the ballpark after the

game. For information regarding the purchase of these special

tickets, please call the Cavemen ticket office.

In addition, HCPG is requesting community and business

support for this integral part of our annual celebration of Indepen-

dence Day and the National Tom Sawyer Days. To make a donation,

please contact HCPG chairman Steve Viorel at 573-221-0879.

Here’s to a happy and safe holiday!

Tomboy Sawyer ContestSaturday, July 5

Registration: 10:00 amEvent: 10:30 amLocation: Cardiff Hill Overlook, downtown Hannibal

Space is limited. Pre-registration encouraged.Preregistration deadline: June 23

Send entries and inquiries to:Anna LemonPO Box 165Hannibal, MO [email protected] information on:facebook.com/tomboysawyer

The event is open to girls ages 10 -12 who have not yet turned 13 by July 1 (if your birthday is July1, you can still enter). There is no cost to enter. Sponsored by: Hannibal Business Women of Missouri

Mud VolleyballEntry deadline: June 20

Entry fee: $175

For registration and information, visit ymens.org

National Tom Sawyer Days PreviewJULY 2–6

The 59th National Tom Sawyer Days is right around the corner. You will find a com-plete description of events in the July issue of Hannibal Magazine. For registration

forms, visit www.hannibaljaycees.org. Here’s a preview:

JUNE DEADLINES

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rs

People of this area have invited Blessing Home Care into their homes for 30 years.

It’s because we are more than great company. People have invited us into their home for three decades because we’ve built a reputation for quality and compassionate care.

More and more doctors are going to recommend home-based services – like home care – as they work to provide their patients with quality care without admitting them to the hospital.

If your doctor recommends home care, invite only the best into your home, choose Blessing.

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Hannibal Magazine – June 2014