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37th Annual Autumn Historic Folklife Festival The History of Halloween by Ken and Lisa Marks New London Park Days

Harvest Hootenanny Breast Cancer Awareness Month Haunted House, Corn Maze, Bone Boogie, Haunted Hannibal Ghost tours, Halloween Parade and other ghoulish events

Local and Regional Calendar of Events Inside!

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37th Annual Autumn Historic Folklife Festival Featuring artists, artisans, craftsmen, musicians, good food, and more!

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The History of Halloween From ancient Celtic observance to modern traditions

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Haunted Happenings A roundup of spooky fun in and around Hannibal

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Learn About Public Power Hick Finn: Family Tree Hannibal Native Publishes Debut Novel

Celebrate All Saint’s/All Soul’s Day at Mt. Olivet Hannibal Parks & Recreation Events Hannibal Arts More Than 100 iPads Distributed to Area Educators and Therapists QMG Healthcare Foundation Pray Out Loud 5K Run/Walk Bone Boogie Hannibal Jaycees Haunted House/Zombie Run/Pumpkin Run Swinkey Corn Maze

18 HEALTH & FITNESS Free Lymphedema Educational Program and Screening Blessing Breast Center Celebrates National Mammography and World Osteoporosis Days Light.Life.Hope Fund Offers Hope and Healing JECCC Hosts Pinkie Pals Pajama Party

33 OCTOBER BEST BETS 34 CALENDAR Local Calendar Regional Calendar

39 HOME Pinching a Penny Could Put a Pinch in Your Investments Confessions of a Swiss Army Wife: Prepping for the Zombie Apocalypse

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FOLKLIFE features artists, artisans, and craftsmen demonstrating and selling historic crafts, traditional arts, fine arts and crafts, street musicians playing traditional tunes, food cooked on wood stoves, cider fresh from the apple press, a children’s area and a warm atmosphere for everyone. The 1800’s-themed festival has been voted Favorite Festival in the area, consistently draws thousands of visitors from the Midwest region, and hosts more than 100 exhibitors. A great time to be in Hannibal!

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, October 20

Sunday, October 21

9:40 am: Children’s Parade participants meet at Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main St.

9:30 am: First Christian Church Old Time Church Service. Bird Street.

10:00 am: Children’s Parade on Main St. Led by Sam Walker (bagpipe) and members of the F.A.C.T. Glee Club Kids of Hannibal.

10:00 am – 4:00 pm: L.E.A.P. Children’s Area open.

10:00 am – 5:00 pm: L.E.A.P. Children’s Area open. Hill and Main. 11:00 am: RaluGerri 11:00 am: L.A. Suess 12:00 pm: Not Ever Ready for Prime Time Players 1:00 pm: L.A. Suess 1:00 pm: Lucky Star Stompers

11:00 am: L.A. Suess 12:00 pm: RaluGerri 12:40 pm (Rain Date): Children’s Parade participants meet at Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main St. 1:00 pm (Rain Date): Children’s Parade on Main St. 1:00 pm: L.A. Suess 2:00 pm: RaluGerri 2:00 pm: RagTag

2:00 pm: RaluGerri 2:00 pm: RagTag 3:00 pm: Not Ever Ready for Prime Time Players *Performance Schedule subject to change. **Locations will be printed at a later date and available on Folklife Festival page at hannibalarts.com and in the Folklife Booklet.

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Everyone Loves a Parade! PARADE PROJECTS WORKSHOPS – FREE Friday, October 4, 4:00–6:00 pm and Saturday, October 12, 9:00 am – Noon Children of all ages welcome! Hannibal Arts Council, 105 South Main Street

Get ready for the Folklife Festival Children’s Parade at two special workshops. The first workshop offered will be at October’s First Friday Art Adventure and the second one will be on Saturday, October 12! Using fabric scraps, paints, markers, yarn, sticks, cardboard and whatever creative materials organizers come up with, participants will create flags, banners, instruments and props to be carried during the Folklife Festival Children’s Parade which will kick off this year’s festival on Saturday, October 19 at 10:00 am (parade begins at HAC). Everything needed to make, design and decorate the projects will be provided. Just come and have a good time!

FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL CHILDREN’S PARADE Saturday, October 19, 10:00 am *In case of rain the parade will be held on Sunday, October 20 @ 1:00 pm Meet at Hannibal Arts Council, 105 South Main Street!

Help us kick off our 37th Annual Autumn n Historic Folklife Festival in style… historic style. Children are asked to dress in period clothing and follow a special “Pied-Piper” down Main Street to help set the mood for a festive weekend. Leading the parade will bee local bagpiper Sam Walker and members of the Glee Club Kids of Hannibal sponsored by F.A.C.T., in collaboration with the Hannibal Arts Council. As well as individual participants, we would like to invite local art classes, scout troops, 4-H groups, church groups and other kids groups to participate in the parade. Participants are asked to meet at the Hannibal Arts Council at 9:30 am. Interested children are encouraged (but not required) to participate in the Everyone Loves a Parade! Parade Project Workshops, one at 4:00 pm on Friday, October 4 and another at 9:00 am on Saturday, October 12 at the Hannibal Arts Council.

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Folklife Festival Volunteers WE NEED YOU!

You’re never too young or too old to be a part of your community and volunteer at the Folklife Festival. The Hannibal Arts Council needs individuals who o would volunteer for a 2 to 3 hour shift on Saturday and/or Sunday and help the arts council sell cider, root beer, coffee, or work behind the scenes with festi-val set-up and take down. It really is a lot of fun! There are lots of time slots available right now! Call the Hannibal Arts Council Office at 573-221-6545 or email kerrieo@hannibalarts.com to go over the volunteer options.

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Starlight Alpaca Ranch Barbara Williams Betty’s Baskets & More Janice Sula Pike Lin Quilters Hannibal Piecemakers Quilt Guild Diann Wensing Leaps of Love

First Aid Station Day of Festival Assistance Provided by Hannibal Clinic

Philly Cheese Steaks/Taters – NEMO Humane Society Pies – First Church of the Nazarene Smoked Turkey Legs – Hannibal Masonic Lodge 188

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or centuries, communities around the world have gathered to celebrate the bounty of the fall harvest. Traditions vary from place to place, but most have a common theme: the sharing of food prepared from the crops that have come to maturity, and a celebration to honor the hard-working farmers and their families who can now relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Autumn is also a time to reflect on rhythms of the life cycle. After fields are harvested and Mother Earth prepares for winter, another cycle is brought to completion; the life of the plant has ended and the growing season has passed away but the promise of their rebirth is the hope for the future. The recognition that this enduring cycle of life reflects our human experience of birth, life and death is another of the traditions passed down through the generations that today remains an important part of our fall celebrations. The autumn revelry that we now call Halloween has evolved over time, with trick-or-treating, jack o’ lanterns, black cats and witches all part of the fun. But the origins of these traditions and the influences that have shaped our perception of these iconic images are hard to confirm. The amalgamation of many different cultures and belief systems have come together over the years and those which remained the most popular are now the traditions we currently hold dear.

ANCIENT CELTIC TRADITIONS

Many of our current Halloween activities seem to stem from ancient Celtic pagan traditions that were brought to America as the Irish began to emigrate en masse in the midnineteenth century. The Celtic calendar placed their new year at the end of the growing season, on or about October 31–November 1. They named this first day of their new year Samhain (pronounced “sah-win”), which is Old Gaelic for “summer’s end.” Samhain was a time to make ready for the cold winter ahead; crops were harvested and preserved, livestock was brought down from the higher elevations of summer pastures and slaughtered for winter use, and the community began to prepare as the “darker half ” of the year began. Ancient Celts also believed that as the earth died back preparing for winter, the door to the “Otherworld” opened and that Samhain was the time when the veil between the living and the dead was the thinnest, making it the easiest time to reach across the divide between the two realms and connect with one’s ancestors. The souls of the dead were said to have the ability to revisit their homes on Samhain, and feasts were prepared and extra places were set at the dinner table to beckon the ancestors to share in the celebration. However, harmful spirits were also thought to be active during Samhain, and the Celts took steps during their Samhain celebrations

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to ward-off these unwanted entities. Some warned that the visiting ghosts could disguise themselves in human form, such as a beggar, and knock on your door asking for money or food. If you turned them away empty-handed, you risked receiving the wrath of the spirit and being cursed or haunted. Others sought to fool the harmful spirits by dressing in disguise themselves -- by changing their appearance, they would fool the spirits and be overlooked by those trying to steal their souls. These rituals were the precursors to our modern-day Halloween tradition of dressing in costume and trick-or-treating. CHRISTIAN INFLUENCES

Christian traditions are also thought to have shaped our Halloween customs. The name “Halloween” is an adaptation of the term “Hallowe’en”, which is a contraction of the phrase “All Hallow’s Evening”. All Hallow’s Evening was a feast to celebrate the evening before All Saint’s Day, November 1st, and All Souls Day, November 2nd (the Mexicans call their celebration “The Day of the Dead”). This three day event, referred to as Hallowmas, was a triduum initiated by Western Christians in the 8th century A.D. All Saint’s Day was a day of prayer in honor of the Saints, and All Souls Day was a day to pray for the souls of the recently departed who had yet to reach Heaven. On October 31st, All Hallow’s Evening, a feast was held to mark the beginning of Hallowmas. Soul cakes were made, and “Soulers,” mainly comprised of children and the poor, were known to go from door to door singing and offering prayers for the dead. Each soul cake eaten by the Soulers represented a soul being freed from Purgatory. This practice may also have contributed to the beginning of the tradition of trick-or-treating. JACK O’ LANTERNS

One favorite Halloween event, the carving of Jack O’ Lanterns, is thought to have originated from a tale in Celtic folklore. In the fable, a farmer named Jack, who was a drunkard, tried to trick the devil in order to save his soul. His trickery, however, resulted in Jack being turned away from both the gates of Heaven and the gates of Hell when he died. Being spurned to live in the darkness of Purgatory, Jack made a lantern from a turnip and illuminated it by placing inside a lump of coal that the Devil had tossed to him from Hell. Because Jack used the lantern to guide his lost soul, the Celts believed that placing a Jack O’ Lantern outside their front doors would help guide home the lost souls of their ancestors during Samhain. Frightening faces were carved into the turnips in an effort to scare evil spirits away. When the Irish brought this tradi-

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tion with them to America, pumpkins, which were much easier to carve than turnips, began to be used for Jack O’ Lanterns. THE EVOLUTION OF THE WITCH

The folklore of the iconic Witch has its roots in both Celtic and Greek mythology. In both cultures, the archetype of a triple deity, represented by three goddesses that illustrate the life cycle, were found in the three phases of the moon: The Maiden, Artemis, exemplified enchantment, inception, the promise of new beginnings, birth, youth and youthful enthusiasm, and is represented by the waxing moon; The Mother, Selene, symbolized ripeness, fertility, sexuality, fulfilment, stability, power and life is represented by the full moon; and The Crone, Hecate, embodied wisdom, repose, death, and endings, and is represented by the waning moon. The Crone, also referred to by pagans as “The Old One” and “Earth Mother”, was honored during their Samhain rituals. The Celts believed that after death, all souls went into the Crone’s cauldron, a symbol of the Earth Mother’s womb. There, as souls awaited their reincarnation, the goddess would stir the cauldron allowing new souls to enter and old souls to be reborn. Over time, other religions sought to suppress pagan rituals and beliefs by misrepresenting these ancient traditions. Thus, the Crone evolved into an evil Witch who was thought to consort with the devil of the Underworld. The stirring cauldron became synonymous with the casting of evil spells, and it was believed that during secret night-time ceremonies, Witches imbibed a special “potion” mixed in their stirred cauldrons, a hallucinogenic drug that caused a euphoric sensation and gave them the illusion that they were soaring through the sky. These witches were rumored to roam the woods on foot with crooked walking sticks; later, folklore replaced the sticks with brooms. DEVIL’S NIGHT

All Hallow’s Eve and Hallowe’en were celebrated in the United States throughout the latter half of the 1800s and into the early 1900s, with witches, jack o’ lanterns, black cats and ghosts (all taken from Celtic traditions) being included in the fun. But during the Great Depression of the 1930s, these fall celebrations took an ominous term with the rise of “Devil’s Night”, a night of pranks and “tricks” that became progressively more aggressive and included acts of vandalism, possibly as a way to express feelings of anger and frustration over economic desperation. To curb the violence, neighbors began to stay home and protect their property, sometimes making available a “peace offering” to the would-be

vandals by giving out food and other “treats”. Funny that today, when a three-year-old Disney Princess holds out her bag and says, “Trick Or Treat”, unbeknownst to her it’s actually her way of blackmailing her neighbor into giving her a peace offering! MODERN-DAY HALLOWEEN

However, Trick-or-Treating did not become a regular part of Halloween until after World War II. In suburban America, new causes for celebration and parties were always being sought and marketing and advertising firms soon latched on to Halloween as a potential money-making holiday. As Halloween parties became popular and “treat” offerings increased, candy makers came up with clever promotions, boxed costumes were made available, and special orange-and-black decorations appeared on store shelves. Today, Halloween is second only to Christmas in total revenue dollars for holiday retailers. According to the National Retail Foundation, U. S. consumers with young children spend an average of $62 per household on Halloween candy, costumes and decorations. Sales of Halloween related merchandise have topped over $7 billion per year. More than 85% of U. S. children between the ages of 5-13 go trick-or-treating (nearly 40 million kids) and 65% of adults between 18 and 34 attend Halloween parties. Nearly a billion pounds of pumpkins are sold annually in the United States, with Illinois leading as the largest producer of pumpkins, supplying more than 450 million pounds across the country each year.

Halloween may actually serve a very important purpose in our culture. As human beings, we are acutely aware of our own mortality, and death is one of the most frightening mysteries we face in life. By demystifying death and making light of it in celebration, it brings all of the fear into the light where we can face it more comfortably in the company of others. Halloween allows one to work through one’s fears in a safe environment. This can be particularly effective for children – by dressing as scary monsters, ghosts, or zombies, they are stepping into the role and once they’ve “played” the character, the mystery that surrounds their fears is somewhat alleviated. The simple joy of play-acting, whether it is a frightening figure or an idolized superhero, is what kids look forward to on Halloween night. For adults, putting on a mask allows them to drop their inhibitions and step outside of themselves for an evening. Whether you dance down Main Street to the strains of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” or dress as your favorite sports hero or movie star, whether you turn your front yard into a gothic graveyard or gather with loved ones to pray for peace and remember your ancestors, enjoy “Summer’s End”. Please be safe, and have a very Happy Halloween! Q Ken and Lisa Marks are the curators of the Hannibal History Museum, conduct Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tours, and are the authors of “Haunted Hannibal: History and Mystery in America’s Hometown”. Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tours are available nightly at 7pm through October 31st and at 5pm November-March. For information please call the Hannibal History Museum at (573) 248-1819 or visit www.HauntedHannibal.com

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ow-cost, reliable, and community-owned. These are all key components of Hannibal Board of Public Works’ public power formula: a hometown “public power” electric, water, and sewer utility—a not-for-profit, community enterprise. For the third consecutive year, we will be taking part in a week-long national celebration of public power’s hometown advantages. This year’s we’re celebrating Public Utilities Week October 5–11. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant Tours 1st Tour: 10:50 am – 2:15 pm. Meet at the Wastewater Treatment Plant on Warren Barrett Dr. at 10:50 am. We will tour the plant and then shuttle to the Water Treatment Plant for lunch and a tour. Shuttle will be provided back to vehicles at 2:15 pm. 2nd Tour: 2:50–6:15 pm. Meet at the Wastewater Treatment Plant on Warren Barrett Dr. at 2:50 pm. We will tour the plant and then shuttle to the Water Treatment Plant for a tour and dinner. Shuttle will be provided back to vehicles at 6:15 pm.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 “BPW Gives Back to our Veteran’s” Day TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 BPW Community Day: Clean-up of Old Baptist Cemetery WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 BPW Community Day: Clean-up of Old Baptist Cemetery (continued) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 Family Fun Night 4:00–7:00 pm (Armory – Warren Barrett Dr.) Drawings, Giveaways, Food, Games, Bounce Houses, Bucket Truck Rides and lots of Fun! The HBPW will draw 5 winners for a $75 HBPW Utility Gift Certificate!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 Coffee & Cookies at the HBPW Main Office 7:30 am – 4:30 pm (Industrial Loop Dr.)

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ome people come from large families. I come from a normal family of two parents and two sisters. Let me tell you about my other 100 plus brothers and sisters. I remember starting my job so many years ago as the new kid on the block. It seems like a couple of years ago, but in real time I am closing in on year 33 at my job. Today longevity is something to be saluted. Many times businesses close down long before retirement is an option. I have been blessed in many aspects of my life, and, with any luck at all, the finish line is someplace between 10 and 15 years away. I have seen many good people pass through the gates of my work one last time. Each one of them was unique, and they all had a story about their life. A few passed through the gates before they were ready to quit, and a couple were escorted out. I could easily write a book about days gone by. You simply witness a lot when you spend more awake time with people at your work than you do with your own family. I think I could write a complete chapter on each of several coworkers. People would probably not believe the stories, but so help me they would all be true. They always say that fact is stranger than fiction. I am here to testify that to be true. The face of my job has changed drastically, and the “old timers” I used to work with have retired or have left this earth. When I start counting on my hands and realize that 10 people are left out of the original bunch of people that were working the first day I began, it becomes a hard pill to swallow. When the realization slaps you in the face that YOU are officially an “old timer,” it is a strange feeling. I guess my first question is to wonder where the time went. I know I have put in a lot of time with a group of individuals over the years that became a second family to me and my family. To be exact, my work hours calculate to 66,000 hours plus the overtime hours shared with my coworkers. I have spent as many Thanksgivings, Christmases and any other holidays or birthdays with these folks as I have my own flesh and blood. I guess you

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could say I am emotionally vested. I have been alongside them in good times and bad. Just like any family we had our shining stars, we had elders that offered advice, we had those you could depend on and others you couldn’t. We had more than our share of “wild cards” and even a “black sheep” or two. I classify myself in the bonus section of the “dependable wild card”. I guess I am fortunate because I never had to travel far from home to earn a decent wage for my family. There were times when I am sure my kids’ teachers thought that they came from a single-parent home. Admittedly, I did live at my job a few years. I got caught up in the trap of earning more money so my family could have more material things. I look back as a grandparent now with some regrets. I learned that your child needs a parent close at hand more than they need new toys or brandname clothing. I guess lessons learned late are far better than those never learned at all. I see many retirees from my job around town these days. I try to touch base with some of those I don’t see. I am drawn to them. They remember the young man who loved working every day and met each challenge head on. It seemed like the harder the job was, the more I took pride in accomplishing it. One “old timer” told me when I was 20 years old that, to stay alive in our line of work, I had to leave my home life at the front gate. He said, “If you can’t focus, you may not get to go back home.” I somehow was able to hit a disconnect switch in my mind at the front gate and I am still kicking, so I take it he gave me sound advice. Another elder told me to focus on getting to work and putting my work boots on. He said, “Once you have those boots on, sick, tired or otherwise, the rest is downhill. That is the secret to not missing work and not having a light payday for your family.” He was correct, as well. There was also a 45-year veteran at my job who always offered tons of nonsense for advice. He has long since passed away,

but I think of him once in awhile with a fond smile. He once told me, “If you load the front of a shovel, the back will take care of itself.” I have spent 33 years deciphering that advice. I was sure there was a word of wisdom in that or a subliminal message. I have finally just ruled it to be a lifetime veteran of my job sharing nonsense to give a 20-year-old kid something to chew on for a minute… or in this case 33 years. I guess the point I am trying to make is that we have shared a lot of miles and a lot of memories. I have worked with men, their children and their grandchildren. Things were never easy, but we always made the best of it. I have shared in the births in my coworkers’ families as well as the deaths. We shared in tragedies together and we hurt and cried together. They say, “You can’t pick your family”. That much is true. I was just lucky enough to fall in with a great group of people to grow old with. One thing I notice when I share a conversation with a retiree from my job is a little emptiness at the beginning of our talk. They want to know what is going on and how everyone is. I guess I just took for granted that conversations at work would last forever. I never really thought about what it is like to leave work one last time. I think if those who have retired have any regrets at all, it would be the fact that they never shared with the many individuals how important they were to them during their work career and their life in general. I see it in their faces at funeral visitations of former coworkers, but it is not said often enough. I guess I never want that to be the case with me. I am telling them now that I am very proud to have shared the bulk of my life with them. We have sweated, bled, frozen and endured. We did it alone and we did it together! We did it because we were proud and because our families at home depended on us. The second regret all retirees agree on is the fact that they didn’t retire sooner. To that I say AMEN! For me retirement may just be a dream, because Social Security is supposed to collapse, the world is ending and the only people who care about our government are the people who aren’t in office. However… I just might prove myself wrong and get it accomplished. I want my coworkers to know that no matter how long it takes me to cross the finish line, they are stuck with me. All I can say to them is: Buckle up, because I am entering my second childhood, and this time around I have learned a few things! Q

Hannibal Native Publishes Debut Novel

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ebut novelist Larry Bud Meyer spent his first eight years on a Holstein dairy farm south of Hannibal on Highway 61, back when it was a two-lane road. Surrounded by crops and grasses, the

family’s two-story home, part of the Garth estate, had a classic red barn with a hayloft, nearby ponds and a half-acre garden. “It was our playground,” he said, referring to his eight siblings – four boys, four girls. “Treehouses, rotten tomato fights, snow fortresses, you name it. And cow patties.” A 10th anniversary trip brought Meyer and his wife, Anne Robertson, to Rappahannock County, a small rural community in Virginia’s Blue Ridge, 70 miles west of Washington, D.C. The couple met in Miami, where he’d been an editor with The Miami Herald and a vice president with the Knight Foundation. On a whim they looked at real estate and saw a small mountainside place with a great view. “Rappahannock has no interstates, no stoplights, no fast food chains,” he said. “The autumn foliage was at its peak. The nearest village was surveyed by George Washington himself in 1749; age 17. I saw reminders of the Midwest. Twain would have loved it.” Seven years later, Rappahannock County is the setting of Meyer’s first novel, Mother Fracker, published this month by Morningside Press of Miami. It’s the first in a series featuring an ex-journalist turned brandy maker who reluctantly joins the fight when toxic menace threatens his family’s orchards. “Rappahannock County is really a character in this book,” Meyer said. “We love the people; smart, urbane, funny. We’ve picked chardonnay grapes in the vineyards and make a little cider on the side. French-style stuff; not moonshine.” Meyer drew on his childhood. “Oh, absolutely. Hannibal had rotten tomato fights and country cafes and good people smarter than they might appear.” Mother Fracker is available at www.motherfrackerbook.com. Q Hannibal Magazine October 2013

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s the Blessing Breast Center Nurse Navigator, Sheila Hermesmeyer walks beside many women and men from their diagnosis of breast cancer to treatment and survivorship. Though one might think her job is done once a patient is on the other side of treatment, Hermesmeyer stresses the education and support she offers is still vital. “Lymphedema is unpredictable. It can occur immediately or years after surgery or radiation,” Hermesmeyer explains. When the normal drainage pattern in the lymph nodes are disturbed or damaged due to scar tissue formation following surgery to remove the lymph nodes or radiation treatment, severe swelling of the arm may occur. This swelling, caused by an abnormal collection of too much fluid, is called lymphedema. The swelling can be noticed in the arm, chest, and breast area on the side of surgery. “It’s important for patients to be aware,” said Hermesmeyer. “I know their surgeons share with them the risk, but many don’t really hear the message in the midst of a physically and emotionally difficult time.” That’s where Hermesmeyer steps back into the picture. She calls patients 2-4 months after their surgery or treatment and explains why Lymphedema screenings are essential for breast cancer patients who experienced one or more of the following during treatment: a mastectomy, an axillary lymph node dissection, a sentinel lymph node biopsy, a post-operation wound infection, or radiation to the axilla (armpit). The second Tuesday of each month, Hermesmeyer organizes a free lymphedema screening for breast cancer patients sponsored by the Blessing Breast Center and the Blessing Cancer Center with health care professionals including Stephanie Bennett, PT, MLDT from Advance Physical Therapy; Carolyn Bergstrom, PT, MLDT from Blessing Hospital; Katie Licavoli MOT, OTR/L of Quincy Medical Group and Kristin Shaffer, MPT from Blessing Home Care. “If identified and treated early, the risk of chronic swelling and the risk of infection can be manageable,” said Hermesmeyer, “if the signs and symptoms are left untreated, especially an infection, it can get serious quickly.” Hermesmeyer adds, “Learning what to watch for and report is very important.” Knowing the signs and symptoms, is what made all of the difference for breast cancer patient Janet Wilkey. “I knew what Lymphedema was, but I went to the screening to learn more,” say Wilkey. “Shortly after, I found myself in the hospital with pneumonia. My arm started swelling and I knew right away what it was.”

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Breast Cancer Awareness Merchandise Purchase pink merchandise from Blessing to benefit Blessing Breast Center’s Financial Assistance Program. Call 217-223-8400, ext. 4290 for more information. Because of Janet’s vigilance and knowledge of the early symptoms, Wilkey began treatment with physical therapist Stephanie Bennett right away. “Stephanie has been absolutely wonderful. She put my mind at rest about keeping it under control. She’s been a real help to relieve by stress. It could have been devastating had I not gone to the screening. It was so worth it because it helped the situation not get out of control.” Breast cancer patients may register by calling Hermesmeyer at 217-223-8400, ext. 4284. For more information about the services of the Blessing Cancer Center or Blessing Breast Center, visit Blessing’s website at www. BlessingHealthSystem.org/cancer or www.BlessingHealthSystem. org/breastcenter. When the lymph nodes under the arm have been removed, a patient is at higher risk of lymphedema for the rest of their life. Lymphedema may occur immediately following surgery, or months or years later. Not every woman who has a mastectomy will experience lymphedema. There are several types of lymphedema. The acute, temporary, and mild type of lymphedema occurs within a few days after surgery and usually lasts a short period of time. The acute and more painful type of lymphedema can occur about four to six weeks following surgery. However, the most common type of lymphedema is slow and painless and may occur 18 to 24 months or more after surgery. The main symptom of lymphedema is swelling of the affected arm. The degree of swelling may vary. Some people may experience severe swelling (edema) with the affected arm being several inches larger than the other arm. Others will experience a milder form of edema with the affected arm being slightly larger than the other arm. In addition to swelling of the affected arm, the following are the most common symptoms of lymphedema. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: r 'FFMJOH PG GVMMOFTT PS UJHIUOFTT JO UIF BòFDUFE BSN PS DIFTU arm pit area r "DIJOH PS QBJO JO UIF BòFDUFE BSN r 4XFMMJOH JO UIF IBOE NBZ CF FWJEFODFE CZ SJOHT UIBU OP MPOHFS óU

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Life.Light.Hope Fund Offers Hope and Healing

JECCC Hosts Pinkie Pals Pajama Party OCTOBER 4

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n recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on Friday, October 4, from 6:00–9:00 pm the James E. Cary Cancer Center will be hosting the Pinkie Pals Pizza and Pajama Party. This event is open to all breast cancer survivors. Put on your pink jammies and join the group for a lighthearted evening of pizza, crafts, makeovers, companionship, yoga, games and more! Reservations are not required. There is no admission charge. Pinkie Pals is a breast cancer support group. This group is open to anyone dealing with or has dealt with breast cancer. The group meets each month at First Christian Church, 1101 Broadway, Hannibal MO from 6:30-8 pm. Pinkie Pals was named for the Power of Pink! The pinkie swear is made to one another, the support they give to each other in confidence and the pals they become in the process. If you are interested in more information, please e-mail Kathy at dkgibbons@sbcglobal. net or Cindy at ralph.af@hotmail.com. The James E. Cary Cancer is a service of Hannibal Regional Hospital and the Hannibal Clinic. These two organizations work together to bring the most current cancer treatments available to northeast Missouri and to provide the highest level of care and compassion. The James E. Cary Cancer Center provides chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy and biotherapy. Additionally, the Center is committed to providing information and being an education resource to the region.

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Hannibal Parks & Recreation Events by Mary Lynne Richards

NEW PLAYGROUNDS

SENIOR ADULT DANCES

There are two new playgrounds in Hannibal, be sure and stop by and Get Up and Get Active! · The Willow Street Park is located at 404 Willow St. · Kiwanis Park is located at 150 Broadway.

Noon to 3:00 pm Wednesdays at Admiral Coontz Recreation

INDOOR HORSESHOE LEAGUE

Center. Music provided by Uptown Strings. DOG PARK

The Dempsey Dog Park at Sixth and Ely Streets is open every day from dawn to dusk.

Mondays at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center

INDOOR WIFFLE BALL LEAGUE

Coming Up:

Tuesdays at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Five players,

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men and/or women, on the team.

Starts November 7. 6:30–9:00 pm Thursdays at Admiral Coontz

INDOOR ARCHERY

Recreation Center.

6:30–9:00 pm Wednesdays at the Admiral Coontz Recreation

MARK TWAIN STATUE REDEDICATION

Center. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by adult ( free)

10:00 am November 23 at the statue in historic Riverview Park.

COMMON GROUND COMMUNITY GARDEN

322 S. Eighth St. (across the street from recycling site on Warrant Barrett Drive). Volunteers needed daily. Classes for adults and children. Check website for times and dates. Email jessiemdryden@gmail.com or call Jessie Dryden at 720-560-1122. 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.

MORE INFORMATION Find out about all events at www.hannibalparks.org/events Follow Hannibal Parks on Facebook: HannibalParksRec Twitter: Hannibalparks Sign up for bi-monthly e-mail newsletters www.hannibalparks.org Read A Walk in the Park, the Hannibal Parks & Recreation blog, on www.hannibal.net.

SCAVENGER HUNTS

· Huckleberry Park · Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse Trail · Nipper Park List of clues is available at the Hannibal Parks & Recreation office at City Hall, 320 Broadway, and the Hannibal Convention & Visitors Bureau office at 505 N. Third St. Logue’s Restaurant, Paddlewheel Popcorn and Chocolaterie Stam offering prizes.

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The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center offers indoor archery

from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday starting Oct. 2. Ryan Hurt is an award-winning archer and often attends the archery practice. Hurt feels that archery is a fun sport and he en-

INDOOR WALKING

courages others to try it, but safety is the top consideration during

Admiral Coontz Recreation Center is open for walkers

the archery practices at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center.

7:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

RAMP PARK

Open 3:30 pm to dark every weekday, noon to dark weekends in Huckleberry Park. The Ramp Park is for roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, bicycles and scooters.

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Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. A variety of 3D archery targets, such as deer, turkey and bears, are available. Participants must provide their own archery equipment. A waiver must be filled out by all participants before the event. Waivers are located at the HPR Office in City Hall, or at the event. More information is available from Aron Lee, recreation supervisor, (573) 221-0154 or alee@hannibal-mo.gov.

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HIGHLIGHTS Performances

MATT KANE TRIO

Hannibal Concert Association presents

“Hannibal’s Own� Matt Kane (drums), Dave Stryker (guitar), Kyle Koehler (organ)

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Roland Fine Arts Center,

Kerley’s Pub, 214 North Main St.

Hannibal-LaGrange University

$10 – Come to one or both sets for the same price! Tickets available in advance at the Hannibal Arts Council or at the door the night of the concert at Kerley’s Pub.

Singer/musician with Moody Blues and Wings

Without HCA season ticket: $20 Adults/$5 Students at the door Presenter Info: www.dennylaine.com Sponsored in part by: Missouri Arts Council & Riedel Foundation

Jazz drummer Matt Kane will travel from New York City back to his hometown of Hannibal, MO with his jazz trio for a special performance! The next day the Matt Kane Trio will perform at Kansas City’s 18th & Vine Jazz and Blues Festival. Catch them in Hannibal‌right in your own backyard. Sponsored by: Hannibal Arts Council & Kerley’s Pub

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The current HCA season brochure with concert details and season ticket information is available by requesting one at 573-221-6545, picking up one at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S Main St. or by clicking on the HCA icon at hannibalarts.com.

Exhibits & Gallery Events

Hannibal Arts Council 105 South Main Street Gallery Hours: Monday/Wednesday–Friday 9am–5pm Saturdays 11am–2pm (573) 221-6545 www.hannibalarts.com

September 27 – November 9 Hannibal Art Club 6$785'$< 2&72%(5 ‡ ² 30 Hannibal Arts Council, 105 South Main Street (View the ORiGINALE exhibit) Hannibal Alliance Art Gallery, 112 North Main (Featured Artist & drawing for a piece of artwork at 6:00 pm)

ORiGINALE: 49TH ANNUAL AREA ARTIST EXHIBIT AND COMPETITION

The 49th Annual Area Artists Exhibit and Competition sponsored by the Hannibal Art Club features the best of the best of original artwork from area artists.

Fresh Ayers, 209 North Main Main Street Wine Stoppe, 303 North Main

Get out of the house and experience Downtown Hannibal. Make an evening of it—enjoy art, food, wine, friends and support local artists at Second Saturday Gallery Night. Have dinner at a downtown restaurant, window shop or go to a movie!

FREE EVENT FOR KIDS! Hannibal Arts Council’s EVERYONE LOVES A PARADE: Parade Projects Workshop )ULGD\ 2FWREHU ‡ 4:00–6:00 pm 6DWXUGD\ 2FWREHU ‡ DP ² 1RRQ Hannibal Arts Council, 105 South Main Street Children of all ages welcome. Registration is required. Call 573-221-6545 to join the fun!

Get ready for the Folklife Festival Children’s Parade at two special workshops. The first workshop offered will be at October’s First Friday Art Adventure and the second one will be on Saturday, October 12. Using fabric scraps, paints, markers, yarn, sticks, cardboard and whatever creative materials organizers come up with‌ participants will create flags, banners, instruments and props to be carried during the Folklife Festival Children’s Parade which will kick off this year’s festival on Saturday, October 19 at 10 am (parade begins at HAC). Everything needed to make, design and decorate the projects will be provided. Just come and have a good time! Sponsored by Hannibal Arts Council, Riedel Foundation, Missouri Arts Council

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QMG Healthcare Foundation Pray Out Loud 5K Run/Walk

More Than 100 iPads Distributed to Area Educators and Therapists by Kate Dougherty

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own Country is pleased to announce the distribution of more than 100 iPads to tri-state area teachers and ther-

apists on September 25 at the Park Bench in Quincy, Illinois. Since the introduction of Down Country’s I Care/iPad program in March 2012, Down Country has supplied more than 200 iPads to tri-state area teachers and therapists. The program’s goal is to put iPads/tablets and other technology or experimental technology in the hands of educators and therapists; to work with and encourage district technology plan development and aid districts in the acquisition of technology; and to further communication between community, school, and therapeutic technology needs. For program requirements, to see past registrants, to see if you or your district is registered and/or to register for the program, please go to www.upatdowncountry.com and click on the I Care tab. Please contact Kate Dougherty 217-617-3568 or e-mail info@upatdowncountry.com with questions!

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t’s a story that’s truly hard to believe. A story of hope, faith and a miracle. On August 4, 19-year-old Quincy native Katie Lentz was severely injured when hit head-on by a drunk driver. The marvel of her survival captivated the nation and attracted international attention when a mysterious priest appeared at the scene of the accident and prayed out loud with her and the volunteer rescue crews during the extrication. To honor this inspiring story of a young woman’s fight for life and the rescue crews who helped save her, the QMG Healthcare Foundation is hosting the Pray Out Loud 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 19. The 5K begins at 10:30 am on 11th & Hampshire, with all proceeds benefiting the Center, New London and Perry fire departments; the volunteer organizations that were instrumental in saving Katie’s life. The run/walk finish line will be located at the QMG Patient Appreciation Block Party on 10th & Maine, with music, local food vendors, bounce houses, and fun activities for the whole family. The block party is free and open to the public from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Registration for the walk/run is now available on roadsidemiracle.com; paper registration forms will also be posted throughout the clinic and community. Q

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presents Dr James Nuttall James R. Nuttall, Ph.D. Author “Overcoming Dyslexia with the I Pad� (1946- , East Lansing MI) Born two months premature in Denver in 1946, Dr. Nuttall developed an eye condition associated with prematurity, retrolental fibroplasia (RLF), which left him legally blind. While in school he had difficulties learning to read. "On a sixth grade reading test I could read only 27 words per minute," he recalls. Most people assumed the problem was low vision. But as an adult, Dr. Nuttall visited the Reading Clinic at the University of Chicago and received a diagnosis of dyslexia. Dr. Nuttall earned his Ph.D in psychology in 1981 from Michigan State University As a person with handicapping conditions, Dr. Nuttall has used a number of assistive technologies to learn, work, and play. Four years ago, Dr. Nuttall (who says he won the disability lotto) was misdiagnosed with ALS (mistakenly, confused with a degenerative muscular disorder) and took an early retirement from the Michigan Department of Education where he was a liaison for the Michigan Head Start and Special Education Programs for 20 years. He concentrated his time with his family and researching low cost apps and technology to assist all children (with and without an IEP) struggling with reading & writing. Dr. Nuttall currently lives in East Lansing, Michigan with Linda, his wife, his adult step-daughter Stephanie Goodwin, 6 year-old grandson Alex Joshua (AJ) and their pets, 9 cats and an Australian Shepherd named Mollie. Dr. Nuttall is passionate about working with technology to assist and educate struggling readers & writers. As a lifelong user of Assistive Technology, his representation of what the tablet revolution truly means for education of ALL children is, not just inspirational, it’s philosophically altering. He presents a view, not readily apparent, to the typical educator (general or special), parent, or community member. DR. Nuttall’s information is relevant for BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIAL EDUCATORS/PARENTS/AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. He is the author of “Overcoming Dyslexia with the I Pad� currently available through Amazon & I Tunes.

Special thank you to sponsor

Patio to cater Meal-Workshop includes meal...No charge, goodwill donations appreciated...Cash bar RESERVATIONS REQUIRED-for parents, teachers, therapists specifically geared towards a conversation on dyslexia and visual processing...As a self advocate, Dr. Nuttall will also talk about his personal journey of overcoming the childhood shame of being different and strategies for successful living. Each attendee will receive a signed copy of “Overcoming dyslexia with the I Pad�Presentation begins 6:30pm...All are welcome-To reserve your seat e-mail info@upatdowncountry.com or call 217-617-3568

Thursday, October 17 Canton Culver Stockton College OPEN TO PUBLIC!!! Reservations requested. 9:45 –11:20

Palmyra Palmyra R-1 Workshop Noon-1:30pm 1:30pm-3pm

3:30pm to 5pm

“Strategies for struggling readers and the iPad� �What is a reading disability and how to accommodate for it and strategies for teaching struggling students� OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!! “Growing up with a disability and finding independence & trends in technology for increased accessibility�

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HLGU’s Parker Theatre in the Roland Fine Arts Center 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, MO 63401 ‡ The Roland Fine Arts Center is the first building to the west as guests enter thru the main entrance.

Friday, October 18

Dr. Nuttall available for interviews AND !!SPECIAL SURPRISE!!

I LEARN SPEAKER on GLUTEN FREE Suzanne Faber: Quincy Steamboat 11am Lunch and 6pm Dinner Workshop includes meal...No charge, goodwill donations appreciated...Cash bar... Presentation begins All are welcome! RESERVATIONS REQUIREDÂłTo reserve your seat e-mail info@upatdowncountry.com or call 217-617-3568

Saturday, October 19

Town & Country Inn & Suites Quincy, IL OPEN TO PUBLIC!!! 8:00 -10:00 am

FULL SERVICE BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES SOLUTIONS

“Reading the To, With, and By Approach to Reading Success for All Students presentation�

Noon –2pm

“What is a reading disability and how to accommodate for it and strategies for teaching struggling students & trends in technology for increased accessibility� Language Development and iPad support

Down Country will be hosting Dr. Nuttall in the Tri-States October 16 through October 20, 2013 in honor of Disability Awareness Month. To reserve your spot for Dr. Nuttall’s visit, please contact: Down Country 217-617-3568 or e-mail: info@upatdowncountry.com. Hannibal Magazine October 2013

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ress up and get down for a night of spooky fun at the Bone Boogie, Saturday, November 2! The Bone Boogie will be held from 7:00–11:00 pm at Hannibal’s Quality Inn. This adults-only costume party will feature a variety of delicious appetizers, a cash bar, costume contests with prizes, and dancing to the sounds of the Mobile Entertainer. Costumes are not required but encouraged. The Bone Boogie is sponsored by the Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation to benefit Hannibal Regional Hospital’s Orthopedic Back in Motion Fund. Tickets are $25 per person, or purchase a table of 10 for $200. Tickets for the Bone Boogie are available through the Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation office located at Shinn Lane Office Building. Tables may be reserved in advance. Visit www.hrhf.org or call 573-629-3577 to reserve your tickets! Q

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Saturday, October 26

Boo-Ko-Tipi 5K Trail Run and Trick-or-Treat Trail Camp Oko Tipi in Saverton, Missouri

Evaluation & Orientation November 2 from 10:00–11:30 am November 4 from 6:30–8:00 pm November 2

Don’t miss our special guest Professional Highland Games thrower

Daniel McKim 2011 World Champion 2010, 2011, 2012 U.S. National Champion 2010, 2011, 2012 U.S. Open Champion 2011, 2012 North American Champion

November 2 McKim demonstration open to the public. Need not be an Upward participant to attend.

Mr. McKim will be doing Highland Games demonstrations throughout the morning

IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 3600 McMasters Avenue Hannibal, MO 573-221-5119 immanuel@ibcministries.com

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Parade course: Corner of Grand Avenue (where line up begins, 6:30 pm) down Broadway to Main, turn left, continue on to the end of Main where parade ends. Requirements: All in parade wear costumes. Adults must accompany all children 12 and under. Kids 4 and under need to ride (on floats, strollers, battery powered rides, tricycles, bikes). No candy to be thrown. Healthy treats may be handed out. Floats: Halloween themed and preregistered at the Marion County Health Department by 4:30 pm on October 21. Contact: Jean McBride, MCHD, 573-221-1166, or register online at marioncountyhealth.org.

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Trail of Terror :((.(1'6 ,1 2&72%(5 ‡ Mark Twain Landing. 877-700-9422 or MarkTwainLanding.com.

with prizes awarded in four age categories. Registration for the contest is 4:00–7:00 pm. There will be lots of games, candy and

More Haunted Happenings Bone Boogey (See page 30 and ad on page 20) Boo Ko Tippi 5K Trail Run and Kid’s Trick-or-Treat Trail (See ad on page 30) Pumpkins in the Park (See ad on page 11) History of All Hallow’s Eve (See ad on page 13)

and the D.A.R.E. Program. Costume contests

prizes! Free refreshments, plus treats for all kids. Parents are encouraged to stay. Children through age 12 and their parents are welcome. This event provides a safer place for the children to celebrate the Halloween holiday. The funds for this event are donated by the citizens and businesses of Hannibal. For information or to make a donation, contact the Hannibal Police Department, 573-221-0987.

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rip‌ Drip‌ Drip‌ Somewhere in an abandoned building in downtown Hannibal, something has been waiting patiently all year. Drip‌ Drip‌ Drip‌ As October draws near, it roams the empty hallways and licks its cracked lips in anticipation of fresh meat. Soon‌ very soon‌ it will be able to feed. Do YOU dare to enter the Hannibal Jaycees Haunted House? Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the Hannibal Jaycees bring you the most sinister, disturbing and frightening haunted house yet. Your most gruesome nightmares will come (back) to life every Friday and Saturday in October inside the old Smith Central Plumbing building in downtown Hannibal. From clutching zombies to rotting corpses and freaks with chainsaws, it’s over 7000 square feet of screaming insanity. The agonized screams you hear will soon be your own! The Haunted House will be open to the public beginning Friday, October 4th at 320 South Third (next to the viaduct) and remain open every Friday and Saturday night through October. Enter into the mouth of madness from 7:30 to midnight each night. Admission is only $10 per person. No children under the age of 5 can be admitted, and all children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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“Be-headâ€? of the class this year with the Jaycees special Fast Pass! Like a lamb to the slaughter, the $15 single-admission Fast Pass allows you to be led directly to the front of the line. Fast Passes are only available for advance purchase online at www.hannibaljaycees.org. Log on for complete details and grab yours today. The Jaycees are also reviving the creepy new element of mayhem that they added last year: the Zombie Run will be back and better than ever! The run will take place at 5:00 pm on Saturday, October 19th. This will be a 5k run/walk for fun through downtown Hannibal, beginning and ending at the haunted house. The route will be illuminated with pumpkins to guide the runners along the path and also will feature an exciting new obstacle course. Watch out for the zombies as they try to drag you back down with them to their moldy graves! A zombie-free Pumpkin Run for children 8 and under will be held the same day at 4:00 pm. To register for either run, download entry forms and a copy of the route at www.hannibaljaycees.org or contact Jennifer Foster at 573-231-2630. The Hannibal Jaycees look forward to terrorizing you. Are you brave enough to enter the new Haunted House, where none have been known to make it out‌ alive? If you aren’t scared of the dark now, YOU WILL BE. Q Hannibal Magazine October 2013

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Swinkey Corn Maze Open Through November 3 by Sam Smith

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he Swinkey Corn Maze opened for the season on October 4 and will stay open on weekends through November 3. Days and hours of operation are Fridays 5:00– 9:00 pm, Saturdays 12:00–9:00 pm, and Sundays 12:00–4:00 pm. The maze is sponsored by the Indian Creek Knights of Columbus. Admission to the maze is $5.00 ( free for ages 4 and under). Complete the scavenger hunt inside the maze and be entered to win an iPod Touch, Kindle Fire or Nintendo DS. All three prizes will be given away. There is also a 16-foot bridge inside the maze that you can walk over or under. A concession stand will be open serving pork burgers, hot dogs, chips, soda, and water. Pumpkins will also be for sale. If you are coming at night, please remember to bring your flashlight. Glow-in-the-dark necklaces will be for sale for $1.00. No one will allowed in after 9:00 pm on Friday and Saturday nights or 4:00 pm on Sunday afternoons. Group rates are $1.00 off per person for groups of 15 or more customers. Groups/classes are welcome during the weekday, and a pavilion with picnic tables is available for group use. Call for scheduling. All money raised goes to the Indian Creek Knights of Columbus council and its charities. The Indian Creek Knights have held

the maze every year since 2003, with the exception of 2008 when it was canceled due to flooding. It is their main fundraiser for the year. Last year, nearly 2,100 visitors went through the maze. The maze is located in the village of Indian Creek, Missouri, which is located five miles southwest of Monroe City, Missouri, on Hwy. 24. Turn south off Hwy. 24 onto Monroe Road 533 (paved road but not Route HH; look for maze sign on Hwy. 24) into the village of Indian Creek. The maze is about a quarter mile off Hwy. 24, just past St. Stephen Church. Maze headquarters are in the pavilion on the left-hand side of the road. For more information, please go to www.SwinkeyCornMaze. com, find Swinkey Corn Maze on Facebook ,or call Sam Smith at (573) 822-2023. Q

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Quality Inn & Suites 6:00 – 8:00 pm $10 – Individual Ticket $25—Family Ticket Tickets available at the door or call the United Way office for tickets 573-221-2761

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Benefit Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction OCTOBER 12, 2013

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Happy Hours, Specials & Events Take an extra 10% off closeouts, including appliances, at Sears (See ad on page 9) Attend the Chamber ribbon cutting at Hannibal Medical Supplies’ new location on October 17 (See ad on page 19) Monday night 2-person scramble with dollar beer and dollar hotdogs at Norwoods Golf Club (See ad on page 34) Enjoy monthly classes and free demonstrations at Bits & Pieces (See ad on page 6) 25% off any annual “You’re Covered� Pest Control Program at Reliable Pest Solutions (See ad on page 39) Quality Inn & Suites offers happy hour in the lobby from 5:00–7:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Book your holiday party now! (See ad on page 36) Great appetizer selection, 16� 2-topping pizza & 2-liter Pepsi $18.95, tenderloin & bowl of chili $7.49 at Cassano’s (See ad on page 2) 25% off Halloween costumes plus one additional item at Groomingdale’s Pet Boutique (See ad on page 4) New patients welcome at Hannibal Dental Group (See ad on page 28) Enjoy a bottle of wine with your fine chocolates at Chocolaterie Stam (See ad on page 6) Free pad with purchase of Select Silk or Smartstrand Carpets at Allen’s Carpet & Flooring (See ad on page 40) $20 flu shots from Hannibal Regional Medical Group (See ad on page 1)

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ONGOING EVENTS Through October Farmers Market. Saturdays 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Produce, baked goods, flowers, dairy, crafts and more. Kids Corner offers crafts and educational opportunities. 214 North Main St. 573-248-0881. “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. 573-2219010. 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.

Weekends in October Trail of Terror. Mark Twain Landing. 877-7009422 or MarkTwainLanding.com

Weekends through November 3

Mondays 2-Person Scramble. 5:30 pm. Dollar beer, dollar hotdogs. Norwoods Golf Club. 573-248-1998. (See ad on page 34)

Tuesdays Fridays & Saturdays

Poage 2014 Silverado Truck Bed Kick at Palmyra football game.

Haunted House. (See page 31 and ad on page 11)

October 5 & 6 Norwoods Club Championship (See ad on page 34)

October 19–20 Folklife Festival (See pages 3–8 for complete details) The History of All Hallow’s Eve (See ad on page 13)

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Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant Tours (See page 15)

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Swinkey Corn Maze (See page 32 and ad on page 23)

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Wednesday, October 2 7:00 pm: HRH Diabetes Support Group. Hannibal Regional Hospital, Conference Room A/B.

Free Hand Quilting Demo at Bits & Pieces (See ad on page 6) 2:00 – 6:00 pm: Taste of Fall Monroe City Fall Festival. Live music, food and craft vendors, children’s activities. Tickets $15 in advance/$25

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4:00 – 6:00 pm: Everyone Loves a Parade Project Workshops (See pages 6 & 27)

5:00 pm: Kickin’ Cancer Kickball Tournament (See page 20 and Best Bets on page 33)

6:00 pm: Hot Stuff Casserole Carrier Class at Bits & Pieces (See ad on page 6)

5:00 pm: Second Saturday Gallery Night (See page 27)

7:00 pm: Mike and Kathy performance. Cave Hollow West Winery. 573-231-1000 or marktwaincave.com.

7:00 pm & 8:30 pm: Matt Kane Trio (See page 26)

5:00 pm: Habitat for Humanity Benefit Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction (See Best Bets on page 33)

Monday, October 7 BPW Gives Back to Our Veterans Day (See page 15) 10:00 am: Hot Stuff Casserole Carrier Class at Bits & Pieces (See ad on page 6)

Friday, October 11 Poage 2014 Silverado Truck Bed Kick at Monroe City football game 7:30 am – 4:30 pm: Coffee & Cookies at the HBPW Main Office (See page 15)

Monday, October 14 8:00 am – 12:00 pm: American Queen Riverboat Docking. Glascock’s Landing, foot of Hill St. 573-221-2477.

Wednesday, October 16

5:00 pm: Palmyra High School’s Pink Out the Park (See page 20)

8:00 am – 12:00 pm: American Queen Riverboat Docking. Glascock’s Landing, foot of Hill St. 573-221-2477.

Tuesday, October 8

Saturday, October 12

BPW Community Day: Clean Up Baptist Cemetery (See page 15)

L.J. Arthaud Memorial Golf Tournament at Norwoods (See ad on page 34)

8:00 am – 6:00 pm: HRH Auxilliary Hosts Lauries Shoes. Hannibal Regional Hospital Mall.

Harvest Hootenanny Festival (See ad on page 14 and Best Bets on page 33)

3:00 – 5:00 pm: 65th Annual Band Day Parade. Broadway and Main Streets. 573-221-5854.

9:00 am: Hwy. 79 Bike Lane Dedication (See Best Bets on page 33)

11:30 am: Hannibal Medical Supplies ribbon cutting and open house (See ad on page 19)

Wednesday, October 9

9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Great Mississippi River Cleanup (See ad on page 15)

12:00 pm: Palmyra R-1 Workshop (See ad on page 29)

11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Ham & Bean Dinner (See ad on page 27)

7:00 pm: Educational/Assistive Technologies Community Presentation (See ad on page 29)

BPW Community Day: Clean Up Baptist Cemetery (See page 15)

Thursday, October 10

8:00 am: Used Book Sale. Hannibal Regional Hospital Mall. 10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Drug Take Back. Hannibal Regional Hospital Mall. 6:30 pm: I Learn speaker and author Dr. James Dunnail. (See ad on page 29)

Thursday, October 17

4:00 – 7:00 pm: Family Fun Night (See page 15)

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3:00 pm: Hannibal Jaycees Zombie and Pumpkin Runs (See page 31)

Friday, October 18 6, 6 & 6 Golf Tournament at Norwoods (See ad on page 34) Poage 2014 Silverado Truck Bed Kick at Hannibal football game.

Saturday, October 19

Monday, October 21 5:00 pm: Taste of Palmyra (See Best Bets on page 33 and ad on page 34)

Thursday, October 24 6:00 pm: Holiday Wreath Hanging Class at Bits & Pieces (See ad on page 6)

Hannibal-LaGrange golf Team Fund-Raiser at Norwoods (See ad on page 34) Free Applique Techniques Demo at Bits & Pieces (See ad on page 6) 8:00 am: Reading Disabiity workshop (See ad on page 29)

7:30 pm: Denny Laine Performance (See page 26)

Sunday, October 27 Superintendent’s Revenge at Norwoods (See ad on page 34) 2:00 pm: Rare Coin Auction. Oakwood Elementary School, 3716 Market St. No buyer’s fees. Admission $5. 573-231-6683 or pjanes@hannibal. k12.mo.us.

Friday, October 25

3:00 – 5:00 pm: Pumpkins in the Park (See ad on page 11)

8:00 am – 12:00 pm: American Queen Riverboat Docking. Glascock’s Landing, foot of Hill St. 573221-2477.

Monday, October 28 – Halloween

Saturday, October 26

10:00 am: Holiday Wreath Hanging Class at Bits & Pieces (See ad on page 6)

10:00 am: Folklife Festival Children’s Parade (See page 6)

10:00 am: Boo-Ko-Tipi 5K Trail Run and Trick-orTreat Trail (See page 31 and ad on page 30)

2:00 – 4:00 pm: All Saints/All Souls Day Celebration (See page 22 and ad on page 32)

4:00 pm: First Annual Oktoberfest Pub Crawl (See page 7)

1:00 – 4:00 pm: Halloween Harvest Boonanza. Vancil Music Dept. East parking lot between 8th & 9th on Ohio St.

5:30 – 8:30 pm: 33rd Annual City of Hannibal Halloween Party (See page 31)

Folklife After Party. Cave Hollow West Winery. 573231-1000 or marktwaincave.com.

Sunday, October 20 2:00 pm: Queen of the Mississippi Riverboat Docking. Glascock’s Landing, foot of Hill St. 573-221-2477.

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8:00 am: Old Bag Day. Hannibal Regional Hospital Mall.

6:30 pm: 9th Annual Halloween Parade (See page 31 and ad on page 10)

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ONGOING EVENTS Through October Farmers 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.

October 4 & 5 Home Educators Regional Volleyball Tournament. Quincy hosts the regional volleyball

October tournament of Midwestern students educated at home. 32 teams are expected and offering varsity, JV and junior high teams. Quincy University’s Pepsi Arena at 18th & College and the K & L Arena, Quincy.

October 11–13

“War of the Worlds.� 7:30 pm. Experience the story that panicked the nation as sound effects experts recreate the horror before your eyes! Tickets $12 adults/ $10 students. Quincy Communty Theatre, 32rd & York. 217-222-3209 or 1qct.org.

October 17–20

Lincoln Discovery Camporee. Boyscouts fall camporee, with a 10-mile hike. Keith Klusmeyer 217-222-1424.

“The Wind in the Willows.� 7:30 pm evening performances and 2:00 pm Sunday matinee. Mole, Rat, Badger, and Mr. Toad must save Toad Hall—but can they stay out of trouble long enough to do it? Tickets $9. Quincy Community Theater, 3rd & York. 217-222-3209 or 1qct.org.

Saturday, October 5

Sunday, October 6

Saturday, October 12

Troy city-wide yard sale (See ad on page 36)

3:00 – 5:30 pm: Quincy Symphony Concert. The Quincy Symphony Orchestra will perform True Grit. Quincy Jr. High School, Morrison Theatre at 14th & Maine St. 217-222-2856 or www.qsoa.org.

4:00 – 10:00 pm: Oktoberfest in Quincy. Celebrate Quincy’s German heritage with the Quincy Rotary Club, as they bring German cuisine, bands and contests to the historic German District. Events to be held near the former Dick’s Brewery, now Gallery Solaro btw. 9th -10th & York. Contact the CVB at 217-214-3700 for additional information.

7:00 am: Great River Road Run Half Marathon & 5K Scenic Walk/Run. The 5K or 1/2 marathon run/walk/bicycle race offers breathtaking views and majestic landscapes on the National Scenic Byway between Hamilton and Nauvoo, IL. For a registration form call 217-357-8563 or online at www.mhtlc.org. Quincy Humane Society Mutt Strut. South Park.

Thursday, October 10 5:00 pm: Out on the Town Ladies Night. Join Y101/KICK-FM for a night just for the ladies! Admission $10. Vendors, food, drinks, music, giveaways and more. T & C Inn & Suites, 110 N 54th St, Quincy. 217-223-5292

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Wednesday, October 16

10:30 am: Pray Out Loud 5K Run/Walk (See page 28)

Friday, October 25

6:30 pm: I Learn speaker and author Dr. James Nuttall. Country Inn & Suites, Quincy. (See ad on page 29)

2:00 pm (parade) & 5:15 pm: Oktoberfest Parade & Field. The Quincy Public Schools Music department hosts the annual Octoberfest parade and field competition. $6 admission to competition. Flinn stadium. Parade beginning at 33rd & Maine heading West down Maine St. Quincy. 217-224-3774.

6:00 pm: 2nd Annual German Dinner in honor of German-American Day and Day of German Unity. Cash bar. German wines and beers served with dinner. Limited to 100 reservations. Ballroom, Holiday Inn.

Thursday, October 17 5:00 pm: Beautiful Home Charity Event. Fundraiser for the Madonna House of Quincy. Raffle. Refreshments and hors d‘oeuvres provided. Martinis at 515, 515 Maine Street. 217-224-7771. 6:30 pm: I Learn speaker and author Dr. James Nuttall. Culver Stockton College. (See ad on page 29)

Friday, October 18 8:00 am – 3:00 pm: Blessing Breast Center Spa Day (See page 19 and ad on back cover) 6:30 pm: I Learn Lunch & Workshop. Quincy. (See ad on page 29)

Saturday, October 19 10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Quincy Preserves Fall House Tour. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For more info visit www.quincypreserves.org 10:30 am: QMG Patient Appreciation block Party. Downtown Quincy in front of their offices at 9th & Maine.

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6:30 pm: Reading disability workshop. Town & Country Inn & Suites, Quincy. (See ad on page 29) 7:00 – 11:00 pm: 1st Annual Duct Tape Ball to benefit the Hospitality House, a non-profit organization. Come in duct tape fashions, or not. Live music, refreshments and appetizers included. Tickets $30 each. Blessing Conference Center at 28th & Chestnut, Quincy.

Sunday, October 20 2:00 pm: Fall Music Concert. JWCC’s Concert Choir, Jazz Band and Vocal Show Ensemble showcase to appeal to all ages. Admission $3 for adults. Students free. JWCC Orr Auditorium, lower level of the Paul Heath Community Educations and Fine Arts Center, 48th & Harrison, Quincy. 217-641-4109.

8:00 pm: LMAO Comedy Series. Join Y101/KICKFM & Coors Light for a night of laughs! Headlined by St Louis favorite Longhorn the Comedian. Admission $10-20. The State Room, 434 S 8th, Quincy. 217-223-5292.

Saturday, October 26 Troy Pumpkin Festival (See ad on page 36) 5:00 pm: Washington Theater Fright 5K Run/Walk. Join us for a Halloween Themed Evening 5k Run/ Walk. Feel free to wear a costume on the course. Cost $20. 217-228-4515. www.washingtoncentral.org

Thursday, October 31 5:30 – 8:30 pm: Safe Halloween for Kids. Trick or treat room to room for treats furnished by local businesses. Event sponsored by KICK-FM and Y101. Free! Eagle’s Nest Hotel, 300 S 3rd, Quincy.217-224-7733 or 217-223-5292

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