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May 2017 Celebrating The District In Quincy, IL
LIVE PERFORMANCES, A WALK IN THE PARK, TACOS, CONNECTIONS PARADES, SODA FOUNTAIN MEMORIES, GEARING UP FOR SUMMER EVENTS
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May 2017 Our Connected Community
Check out a century old Drug Store (p8) the centerpiece of our city (p12), a King who’s actually the Queen of Dogwood (p20), The District’s President makes it look easy (p26). And we’re Bridging The Gap to our healthy community. (p32). PUBLISHER
MANAGING EDITOR
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Paula Bichsel paula@mainestqcy.com
Alta King alta@quincychamber.org
Eric Bichsel eric@mainestqcy.com
Bret Austin baustin@austinprops.com
BUSINESS EDITOR Beth Ann Weber beth@mainestqcy.com
FOOD EDITOR
Timothy Spencer timothyspencer99@gmail.com
Published by Maine St. Media, Inc.
LIFESTYLE EDITOR
PHOTOGRAPHER
Sam Middendorf sam@mainestqcy.com
Ryan Stark ryan@starksstudios.com
COVER ARTIST
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Amber Smith-Bauer rosewood.framing@yahoo.com
Brett Roan brett.roan@gmail.com
What The District Means To Me
No one can disagree that my wife and I live and breathe The District. Our loft and jobs are downtown. We shop, eat, drink and find culture and entertainment all in the downtown. The downtown lifestyle, of “live, work, play” while walking everywhere, is exactly what we wanted, and we are grateful to have the option. With this lifestyle, plus being involved in downtown for years, Bret Austin with I’m often asked several iterations of, “What is The District?” “What his wife, Joi does The District organization do?” “Why invest in The District?” I actually love getting this question because it means people are paying attention and make no mistake momentum is building downtown. With business locating and expanding, along with growing success of this Maine St. Magazine, I felt an opportunity (rather, was graciously given the opportunity by a really awesome editor) to address these questions starting with some history of The District and what the organization does. In the late 70’s, while other American downtowns were being abandoned, several business owners unified to address the importance and benefits of keeping the heart of Quincy together. They didn’t want to blindly embrace urban sprawl, and the issues that come with unplanned development. Rather, they had a vision, and made a plan to embrace change, while preserving a vibrant part of our City. The District is the continuation of a three-decade long process to ensure our downtown thrives. At the same time that Quincy has had their band of downtown warriors, there were others who shared the same preservation and planning sense. In the 1990’s a full-blown national movement was taking place for downtown redevelopment through what is now called Main Street America. With similar methods of development, Quincy’s downtown supporters embraced those strategies and now follow the Main Street Approach for The District and their programming. Using the Main Street Approach, The District organization works on everything from business growth and retention, to social and retail events, to design and building codes, and to beautification and cleanup efforts. The result has been impactful and has resulted in maintaining one of the largest and most architecturally significant downtowns in the state of Illinois during a time of rapid decline for many others. Today, hard work is paying off as people, from millennials to baby boomers; seek different types of retail, dining, arts, entertainment and living experiences that only an area like The District is ready to provide. Whether you call it Uptown, Downtown, “old part of Quincy” or The District, know that it’s the combination of a longtime fight for preserving a piece of Quincy’s history, and strategic planning of a vision for the future of the downtown. I live downtown and I like to think of it as my neighborhood and that’s really what this is all about. The District and all the people and volunteers that got us to this point are seeking to provide a sense of place for all of Quincy & Adams County’s residents. Because at the heart of it, downtown is everyone’s neighborhood.
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MAINE FEATURES 08DISTRICT EDGE
One of The District’s oldest and most prominent businesses.
12DISTRICT BEAT
Celebrate spring and summer in the center of the city.
20DISTRICT GEM
The Queen of Dogwood dishes about the annual festival and about her love for all things Canada.
26DISTRICT WIRE
District Board President John Mast shares his thoughts.
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QMG hosts the annual Bridge The Gap to Health.
SIGHTS & SOUNDS 24OUT & ABOUT
District beautification in full swing.
36ON THE EDGE
Alta King shares her thoughts about living and working in The District.
40CHAMBER BUSINESS Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a fun Business Before Hours at WGEM.
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Meet Whitney Allerheiligen, and see how she ended up working in The District.
GET OUT! 30GOOD EATS
Food Editor Tim Spencer tempts us with tacos.
35JUST FOR MOM
Chris Taylor gives us plenty of ideas just in time for Mother’s Day.
38NOWAKE
Meet the members of Nowake, and see what’s next for the group.
42WHAT’S UP
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Most of the relics in the display case come from customers who find them in relative’s houses when cleaning or at auctions. Some of these date back to before 1950!
A Century OF Business By Sam Middendorf sam@mainestqcy.com Every story brought up in a group of Quincyans about downtown Quincy of the past five decades somehow always ends up at the fountain in Brown Drug with somebody eating an olive, cheese, and nut sandwich. It just happens. Brown Drug has always been a family affair. Current president Bill Cox’s great-grandfather, E. Percy Brown opened the Brown and Mays Drug Store at the corner of Fifth and Hampshire, current site of the WGEM studio, in 1914. His son Edwin joined him in the early 1920s. Brown had a small store built between Sixth and Seventh on Maine, eventually relocating to 520 Maine. The 1121 Maine pharmacy was opened in 1959. The store 8
at 520 Maine burned down in 1968, and reopened at Eighth and State in 1969 where La Gondola currently resides. That location was closed in 1994, and its employees were absorbed into the then newly-expanded 1121 Maine building, where the company exists today. Bill Cox and his brother Rich both worked for Brown Drug while they attended high school. They both graduated with degrees from Drake University. Bill worked on the road for Rexall for three years and Rich worked for Jack Stites’ pharmacy in Macomb before both returned to Quincy. Bill is currently President of Brown’s and Rich is the Vice President. Bill’s wife Kim manages the front end of Brown’s and his daughter Laura, after a stint in teaching, works there as well. His son Andrew is the Director of Personnel. Five generations of family have operated the business since its
inception, and their personal and business ties to Quincy run deep, as Bill reveals in this interview.
Before we talk shop...Dogwood Days are upon us. Any fond memories?
I haven’t been in the parade, but in olden Dogwood Days, they used to have the Dogwood Auction at 8th and State and Washington park, several places. The auctioneers donated their time. You could buy a savings bond for three quarters of the face value. My dad and I had a riot! He got a lawn mower once. I once bought a month’s rental of a steam cabinet, you know, where your head sticks out the top? You’d just bid up this stuff so Dogwood would do well, sometimes you got stuck with something you really didn’t need. It was a way to raise money and a lot of fun. They seemed to look at my dad when they needed a bid (laughs). We’d always run down from my in-law’s MAINE ST. MAGAZINE - May 2017
DISTRICT WIRE to 20th and Maine to watch the parade. You never knew what kind of weather you’d get, sometimes it wasn’t real spectacular. I remember watching in a parka more than once. It’s a lot of work for the people that do it, but it’s just phenomenal. This town loves a parade.
Jody, the gal that ran the fountain at 8th and State, she gave me the recipe and we posted it in the paper. I also ran it as part of an ad in the paper. Someone called the HW and asked for the chicken salad recipe! So I called Jody back and we got that one out there, too.
I have friends that still swear by the olive, cheese, and nut sandwich.
Where’d you get that awesome sign?
It was constructed when the building went up. We were about to update it with a modern version and an architect from Illinois Main Street came from Springfield and told us our building and sign were architecturally significant. He recommended refurbishing, so we had new skin and lettering put on it. We won a design award for it in 2000.
Well, they were awesome! I used to take them home when I was single and make grilled cheese sandwiches out of them. When I was in Junior High I sold for their paper and they’d let us out for lunch to sell ads. We’d either go to the Brown Drug fountain or walk up the street and go to Maid Rite. Back then Maid Rites were nineteen cents apiece.
Did every incarnation of Brown Drug have a soda fountain?
8th and State had a fountain, 5th and Hampshire had one, 520 Maine had one, and 1121 Maine had one. Some businesses have lawyers on retainer, I felt like we had refrigeration repair specialists. We eventually closed the fountains in 1988. We donated the stainless steel equipment to Good Samaritan and they set up a fountain in their basement.
Brown’s is 103 years old. How did you celebrate your 100th anniversary? We gave $100 a week away.
That’ll get people’s attention.
It did. We drew on the 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th of each month. We were averaging 1500 entries a week. We got to see a lot of people and had a great time with it.
How’d you stay in business so long?
We don’t change so much as we evolve. We’ve always done free delivery, even had the station wagon with the wood paneling delivering back then. We had a motorcycle with the Brown Drug logo on it. There are stories that we supposedly delivered oxygen tanks to the sanitarium across the handlebars of a bike.
As a bike rider I can appreciate that level of service.
We’ve also offered free mailing, a driveup window, we can text, email, or voicemail when a prescription is ready, we have a mobile app available. There’s a lot more information available for people with the website and app, too.
See any upcoming changes to the pharmacy business?
Yes. Medication synchronization, MedSync
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I remember when Burger Chef burgers were nineteen cents. The sign is a part of the original building and has been renovated to stay true to the architecture of the time period. It won an award in 2000.
for short. There are people that may have as many as 14 or 16 prescriptions. This will allow us to fill all their medications on the same day every month. Instead of placing many orders and having to track it all, it will consolidate all that information and help people stay healthy.
I remember when Sandys’ were twelve cents! And the french fries were twelve. When I lived in Wisconsin, A & W had a special, five chili dogs for a dollar. I probably couldn’t eat one now (laughs). But the memories are great, what that fountain meant to people over that course of time. Families would take their kids to the clinic, walk over and get an ice cream soda. We had people that bought the actual stools they used to sit on at 8th and State. So glad our family has been part of it all.
Has anyone told you any stories about their childhood hanging out at Brown’s? You don’t have enough room in your publication! We do have a glass case full of memorabilia by our pharmacy loaded with Brown Drug items, a folding fan, ads, rulers, different things that people have found in their attic or at auctions. It’s fun to have this connection between our business and the community. They take time out of their day to bring it in because they think it might be something we’d enjoy seeing again, and we do. I use a 53-year-old Browns yardstick to measure things with to this day.
Hey, my dad and grandfather were Middendorf and Son Lumber Co. in Ursa and I’m still using a ruler I used there in the 60s.
You just hold on to these things. We have people who have shopped here and their parents and grandparents shopped here too, and these things are great. A reporter for the Herald-Whig called oncesomebody asked in their Five Questions column about our old 8th and State recipe for the olive, cheese, and nut sandwich. I called
“The Rexall Drug Company salutes the Brown Drug Company for having filled 1,579,856 original prescriptions during its Fifty Golden Years of service to mankind.”
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and once a month the students become the teacher, they use all they have learned to create a dance totally made up by them, some of these dances and movements have even been used in their yearly recitals. This gives the children pride in seeing what they have created up on the stage and empowers them to keep growing. Memories and strong relationships are always made within the Studio walls and classes are inexpensive and recital costs are kept to a minimum . Holly Schell does not just keep her talents within the studio walls. As a member of the district and the community Holly believes in giving back whenever she can. She collaborates with the Quincy Art Center, Quincy Community Theater, Local District fundraisers and events, YWCA, and Cornerstones Local dancing with the Stars.
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Historic Washington Park located on Maine Street between 4th and 5th.
Wood, Water, And Trade
To have sat through it all on that wooden park bench Seen the prairie, its people, and then Through the eyes of those paupers and Presidents What was, will be, might have been!
By Sam Middendorf sam@mainestqcy.com Photos by Ryan Stark.
John Wood founded the town of Bluffs on a patch of west central Illinois prairie on the Mississippi in 1822. It existed for a time as 3 log cabins but grew as Wood sold parcels of his 160 acres, purchased for $60 from Peter Flinn. In 1825, the State of Illinois created Adams County. The first election of officers here was on July 2nd, 1825, and the commissioners renamed the town Quincy, which became the county seat. A man named Henry Snow was appointed clerk and, with founder Willard Keyes, was 12
tasked with drawing out the plat map. Snow called this project “Model City”. He started by drawing a large square in the middle of the map. The consensus name for the 400’ by 400’ park was “John’s Square”, in keeping with the John Quincy Adams theme. It was also known colloquially as “John’s Prairie”. It would be renamed Washington Square shortly thereafter, and ultimately Washington Park. Walking around the newly-laid square, one would see log cabins, a log jail, a carriage-maker’s shop, a tavern, the Illinois Bounty Land Register, and the building that would eventually house our first mayor.
Facing the Mississippi one could still see the remains of the old Saukee camps where fur traders bartered. Hampshire only reached west to 3rd Street then, and beyond was so rocky a person would have to walk diagonally down the hill to the foot of Vermont to reach the river. In those days they would sit around a fire
drinking coffee from the “coffee-nut” that grew along the bottoms. Keyes maintained that a Frenchman named Bauvet buried two kegs of French crowns there which have never been found. Quincy was incorporated by the state of Illinois as a town of 700 in 1834, and eventually again as a city of almost 2,000 in 1840. As 1839 drew near, however, Quincy’s cold winter fields suddenly caught political wildfire. Quincy sheltered over three times its own growing population of 1500 – many in Washington Park encampments – as 5,000 Mormons fled to Illinois to escape Missouri’s Executive Order 44, which called for their expulsion or death. Quincyans also sheltered the Pottawatomie tribe that year as they were forced west by expansion. The following year the decision was made decided to fence Washington Park and increase upkeep. This caused some consternation among the farmers who had been utilizing the area as a marketplace for horses and for grazing. MAINE ST. MAGAZINE - May 2017
DISTRICT BEAT Much of the uproar at that time came from agrarian German immigrants that moved here to escape Germany’s inheritance laws, which diminished the size of family holdings. They bought much of the land southwest of the square, which would eventually be known as Calftown due to livestock wandering the yards.
which would eventually become the Park District.
attended the ceremony, then caught a cold and died 17 days later. During the world wars, parades down Hampshire and Maine to encourage the buying of bonds to support the war effort were a regular occurrence.
They soon, however, kowtowed to the wishes of the city.
Park associations also bloomed in Dixon, Peoria, and Springfield. City parks began evolving from the meeting places and business hubs of town squares to the vibrant multi-use areas of communities of the 20th century. In 1875 Quincy had an ornate fountain built in the center of the park (eventually torn down in 1950). The 1841 fencing was removed in 1879.
Washington Comes To Mr. Smith The slavery debate increased in urgency as did the use of the Underground Railroad. As a point of entry for slaves from Missouri, Quincy furthered its perception as a hub of political activity. Dr. David Nelson, Dr. Richard and Jane Eells and others helped deliver slaves to points north as Illinois’ Anti-Slavery Society held forth on moral and political questions. Washington Park magnified its place in history on October 13, 1858 as Quincy hosted the sixth in the series of Senatorial debates between Stephen A. Douglas and Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln argued the immorality of slavery while Douglas presented the case for state’s rights. Imagine 120 people in the park. A sunny, bustling Saturday, picnics, the Farmer’s Market packed. Then imagine 1200 people, maybe a rockin’ Blues In The District event. Now imagine the 12,000 attendees of the Lincoln-Douglas debate. Although Douglas won the Senate election, Lincoln was victorious in the 1860 presidential election vs. Douglas and two others, and legal slavery was abolished.
The John Wood statue on the corner of 4th and Maine in Washington Park was sculpted by Cornelius G. Volk in 1883. It was originally located on the 5th Street side but moved to its current location in 1936. There is a replica inside the Illinois State Capitol Rotunda. Quincy held an event for William Jennings Bryan and his run for the presidency in the fall of 1896. He gave a speech at the courthouse, then Washington Park, then met with prospective VP Adlai Stevenson at the Empire Theater. Fifteen thousand people came to Quincy to attend. The bandstand was built in 1917, replacing its tiny precursor. The Washington Theater went in across the street in 1924. In 1930 the Memorial Bridge was opened, connecting Quincy to Missouri and enhancing the status of businesses on the square. In 1936, the east entrance to Washington park was adorned with a memorial to the sixth Lincoln-Douglas debate in bronze, created by noted sculptor Lorado Taft. Taft
America’s first Community Arts Council, the Quincy Society of Fine Arts, was founded in 1947 and has since sponsored many uses of Washington Park in furthering the arts. Also that year, and for many years thereafter, the Exchange Club brought Santa Claus to Quincy on a chartered Ozark Airline jet to visit with children in a specially constructed house located on the square in Washington Park. Quincy and Washington Park have now been visited by five sitting presidents – Rutherford B. Hayes, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama – and future presidents Ulysses Grant and Abe Lincoln.
And Now For Something Completely Different Looking around the park in 2017, one can see the Granite Bank Gallery, The History Museum, The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Interpretive Center, Second String Music, and many restaurants and businesses flourishing. The bronze debate sculpture adorns the east end, and the Wood statue the southwest. The gazebo still hosts musical and other acts to the south, and a ground-level fountain was centrally installed in 2009. Today, Washington Park is a gathering
Quincy is currently one of six cities in the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area designated a Gateway Community, hubs of Lincoln lore. The other five are Alton, Bloomington, Danville, Charleston, and Springfield.
Can’t Get It In Gear Without Starting In Park(s) John Wood became governor of Illinois in 1860. Chicago, then the fastest growing city in the world, successfully lobbied Illinois in the following years for permission to tax for park improvement and independent land acquisition. By the time this policy was extended to all Illinois cities in 1893, Quincy and its parks visionary Edward Parker – infamous in city planning sessions for his pursuit of land for park use – had already implemented the Quincy Boulevard and Park Association, MAINE ST. MAGAZINE - May 2017
Band stand gazebo on the south side of Washington Park. The park is where many will come to have lunch, meet friends, and relax on a nice sunny day.
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place for celebration of the arts and for social events. It will shortly be home to the amusement rides, music, and crafts of the Dogwood Festival, held May 6th and 7th. The exciting Q-Fest, formerly known as the Midsummer Arts Faire, has become a three-pronged weekend-long symphony of artwork, music, and food, and will take place on June 3 and 4. The Blues in the District will hold six free concerts biweekly starting June 9th, drawing talent from St. Louis, Chicago, and parts beyond. The new Outdoor Concert Series will feature the Cheeseburgers, Soul Shaker, and Raised on Radio, starting June 15 with Soul Shaker. There is a Farmer’s Market held every Saturday morning during the summer. The inaugural Feast On Fifth took place last summer on Fifth Street next to the park, a celebration of 200 hungry patrons, farmto-table, and the culinary skills of Quincy’s finest chefs. It will cross the park to Maine on Sunday, August 6th this year and be renamed Feast On Maine. Due in part to city planning and the care shown to our parks, Quincy has been recog-
Memorial to remember the Lincoln and Douglas debate in 1858.
nized twice as an All-American City. Forbes Magazine listed Quincy in its top ten “Best Small City To Raise A Family”.
Washington Park, our first, remains a pastoral reminder of the quality of our people and a centerpiece to our history.
Window onto the square interactive exhibit to open may 5 at the history museum The HSQAC will have an open house to launch the interactive exhibit called a “Window onto the Square” that will tell the rich history of the Square from Noon-1:30 pm Friday, May 5.
Today, the Square is the heart of Quincy’s central business district, but years ago, as the first white settlers saw it, before axe or plough had desecrated nature’s sanctity, the city was marked by alternations of timber
and prairie, timber in the ravines, along the streams, and covering also the crest and face of the bluffs. Learn more about the center of our city at this new interactive exhibit.
Statue of John Wood on the corner of 4th and Maine at the entrance of the park.
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Alta is know for her behind the scenes work for the Dogwood Festival. Cant you see how much fun she has?
Canada, The Chamber, and Dogwood By Beth Ann Weber
sneaking around on the US with Canada. What’s going on?
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Well, for one thing, Williston was just across the border from Saskatchewan. I love the Rough Riders and have been to Canada ten times.
The following is an interview done by Sam (in absentia), Beth, and Paula. Alta King is a furious ball of energy, greeting people with a big hug, genuine smile, and, sometimes, an original tune. “Freakin’ Sam. Freakin’ Beth. Freakin’ Paula. They’re my buddies” is an example. We met at the Park Bench for lunch, where we proceeded to disturb nearby tables with a combination interview and gossip session. The best stuff has to remain off the record, of course, to protect Alta’s job and her reputation in the community.
Beth reading Sam’s questions: Name every town in which you’ve lived.
I was born and raised in Mattoon. I also lived in Effingham and Sterling in Illinois. 20
What are the Rough Riders? A hockey team? (Frowns.) Canadian football.
So faux football. But we can agree on Justin Trudeau. Super hot, super smart, super Prime Minister.
I lived for a week in Culbertson, Montana, while we searched for an apartment in Williston, North Dakota, where I had a new job. I’ve also lived in Hannibal, Missouri, and then Quincy.
All of those towns sound Canadian, but are, in fact, not. You have been
And he speaks French. I fell in love with Canada because they speak French there in some places. I took years of French in high school, and I became interested in Canadian bands, like Our Lady Peace.
So you speak French? Tres un peu.
Sounds good to me. Isn’t the French word for stupid “bete”? I think it’s “stupide.”
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DISTRICT GEM (Beth checks Google) Hey, they have two words for stupid. Good to know.
Name all the events you’ve volunteered for in the past year and I’ll eat this whole box of Crackerjacks, and we’ll see who finishes first. Go.
I feel like I’m bragging, but here goes. I’ve served as secretary of the Salvation Army’s Volunteer Advisory Council, which meets once a month; I was a counter Kettle Captain for the Salvation Army, meaning I collected donations from the tiny kettles on counters at places like the Hy-Vee on Broadway; I organized the volunteers for the inaugural Feast on Fifth event; I worked on behalf of The District at the Great River Grape Escape; I was a tour guide at one of the loft tours; I was on the Salvation Army team that installed smoke alarms in a neighborhood in Quincy; I helped with registration at The District’s St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl. I was also the vice president of the ABWA-Quincy Charter Chapter, the Membership Committee chair for ABWA, and the administrator of the ABWA’s Facebook page.
(Chokes on second box of Crackerjacks.) Regardless of the project, you seem to have a lot of crazy-eyed feral jungle child energy. Where’s that come from?
I have a good life. I have good friends and a good family, and I put my all into any job I’ve ever had. When I worked at Subway, people knew they’d see a cheerful, polite person. I did not dance, despite what some people said. (Pauses) I don’t think I danced. Maybe I did dance.
me. Whenever, I have to speak in public, especially in a larger group, my heart pounds; I get out of breath, and I start to talk too fast. I’m afraid of public embarrassment.
What does a communications specialist do at the Chamber of Commerce, and can you tell me in French? Because, communications specialist. I can’t answer that question in French because, again, I speak tres un peu de francaise. But I try to communicate to the community and to our members what we have to offer. I take photos of Chamber events. I do the newsletters. We have three monthly and two weekly newsletters. I also update our Facebook page.
That’s a lot of newsletters.
Yes, IT’S A LOT OF NEWSLETTERS.
Before we end this interview, tell us about this year’s Dogwood.
Alta: The Dogwood Festival is May 4-7, beginning with the adorable Little King and Queen of Dogwood pageant at the Quincy Mall. It’s so cute. The children are dressed in costumes related to the theme of Dogwood. This year’s theme is “Community Connections,” so I’m not quite sure how that will look…hopefully there are some creative parents out there. Last year’s theme, “Right on Q,” was a little easier to work with. Some new activities this year include the Human Foosball Tournament, put on by Mid-America Military Salute. It’ll be in Washington Park on Saturday afternoon. I really,
History of the Dogwood Festival The Pink Dogwood was adopted as the city tree of Quincy in 1935 by the Quincy Garden Club. The president of the club at that time was Mrs. Ward Best. Periodically since then, the club has planted dogwood trees on public and private grounds as memorials to past presidents and other honored members.” Source: Illinois Room Vertical file, Garden Club. Quincy is the one of the northern-most communities in the nation where Dogwoods can be grown. Following an effort by a local service club in conjunction with the Garden Club, the city boasted of a good number of the beautiful trees and was featured in an article in “Flower and Garden” magazine. Mary Lou Kent, who worked at the Chamber at that time, decided the Chamber should organize a Dogwood Festival to promote Quincy and tourism in the city when those trees were in full bloom. The first Dogwood Festival was in 1969. Mary Lou Kent went on to become a state legislator. The event is always held the weekend prior to Mother’s Day in May. really want to do it, but I’ll be too exhausted from parade work! Speaking of the parade, it’s sponsored by Adams Fiber and Blessing Health System. I look forward to seeing how businesses and organizations use the Continued on page 22
You are a notary public, so if I write something and you notarize it, it’s legal (Handed Alta a Cincinnati Reds note concerning free tickets.) Have you notarized anything cool? I once notarized a will. A rich will.
“Like, big money?”
Yes. (Group gives collective wistful sigh as they each look at their wallets.)
As an ex-agoraphobe, Catholic, and horror movie enthusiast, I feel like everything on Earth exists to mess with me. You seem pretty fearless. Have you run with the bulls?
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Alta is updating the dogwood photo album for this years festivities.
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theme “Community Connections” in their floats. And hey, I get to be a judge of the floats! There are three prizes to be won—the Governor’s Award, the Mayor’s Award, and the Mary Lou Kent Theme Award. People with floats in the parade—be ready to impress me! Back to what’s new: St. James Lutheran Church and The Good Samaritan Home are having family-friendly block parties on Friday night. That’s really cool, because there used to be plenty of neighborhood block parties every year. There are still some—I think—but the block parties aren’t as popular as they used to be. Some returning favorites include Washington Theater’s “Renovation Concert Series” on Saturday afternoon, the ABWA-Quincy Charter Chapter’s Dogwood Dance on Saturday night, and the Quincy Preserves’ Spring Home Tour on Sunday. I hope everyone enjoys Dogwood, and I hope for a beautiful day for the parade. Rock on!
Dogwood 2017: Community Connections Thursday, May 4 7:00 p.m., Little King and Queen of Dogwood Pageant, Quincy Mall Center Court Friday, May 5 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Concert in the Plaza, First Mid-Illinois Bank Plaza next to St. Boniface Church. Zeke Cernea is performing. You’re welcome to bring a lunch or purchase lunch from The Butcher Block food truck. 5:00 -7:00 p.m., Block Party, The Good Samaritan Home, 24th & Harrison. 6:00- 9:00 p.m., Block Party, St. James Lutheran Church, enter at 16th and Madison. For more information, call the church office at (217) 222-8447. Saturday, May 6 7:00 a.m.–noon, Quincy Farmer’s Market opens, Adams County Health Department, 330 Vermont 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Charitable street donation for the Madonna House, 18th & State and 24th & Harrison 8:30 a.m., Breakfast on the Lawn, First Christian Church, 1415 Maine 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Amusement Rides, food, crafts in Washington Park. Events include the Mid-American Military Salute’s Human Foosball Tournament and dance performances. 9:30 a.m., Parade, 24th and Maine, proceeds west to 6th St. Noon-5:00 p.m., Renovation Concert Series, Washington Theater, 425 Hampshire. Live performances scheduled: Beau Becraft: Noon–1:00 p.m.
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The District’s planting crew was on the job, filling the planters with beautiful flowers.
Volunteers got their hands dirty and added a pop of color to the planters in The District on April 15.
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2017 President of the District Board, John Mast.
Nice Guys Finish First By Beth Ann Weber
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John Mast, the new President of The District Board of Directors, is a driven businessman and terrific spokesperson for The District. We recently interviewed John about his connection to The District.
You are currently the President of the District Board, but can you give us a little background on your relationship with the District? I know you’ve done a lot with Washington Theater, for instance. I have had a great relationship with The District beginning back in 2005 while Karol Ehman was the Executive Director. We had purchased property on Washington Square in 2004 and moved a business I owned at the time to that location in 2005. Karol came in quickly to welcome us to the 26
downtown and began helping us advertise promotions and including our business in events they were having. From that point forward I knew that HQBD or The District as it is today was something I wanted to get more involved with. Then when Travis Brown started, that relationship grew, and I began volunteering more and getting involved with more promotional events and the Blues in the District events. When Travis stepped away, the board asked me quickly to join, and I was very happy they did.
Quincy has a lot of great non-profit groups. The one closest to me has been The District. The more time I spent getting to know the other property owners and business owners the more I found how much we all have in common. We are all passionate about our businesses; we are all passionate about taking care of clients, and we are all passionate about driving more business downtown to our friends and neighbors, knowing that they will return that good will to us. As time has gone on, I truly believe and have seen the evidence that there are many people in our community that want a vibrant healthy downtown. Personally, I spend a lot of time in The District outside of work too. I really like the atmosphere that has developed. My family and I really enjoy the events and the places to eat and shop.
You have a reputation for being a “nice guy.” Can you share a nasty habit or yours or something to make you seem edgier? I guess I have been called worse things
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DISTRICT WIRE than “nice guy.” Probably my worst habit is over-committing. I try to help everyone I can. Diana is working on me to get a few irons out of the fire. I have a burning desire to improve. Sometimes to a fault, I want our properties to be the best they can be. I want to be successful in business and to deliver the service that my clients deserve. I also want to be paid in a way that reflects my efforts that are put into a project. Whether that is monetarily or through returned goodwill, there has to be some payoff otherwise my time is more valuable to me than it is to someone who is willing to waste it. If you cannot look someone in the eye and make a commitment you can keep, you might as well just stay in bed and come up with a new plan.
You are a computer geek and owned your own business, and now you sell real estate. How did that transition take place?
Thanks Beth, you’re a literature snob and sold furniture, how did that happen? HAH A HA I am joking…
Excellent point and all true. I can discuss Camus and demonstrate a La Z Boy.
I would not say I was as much of a computer geek as much as an entrepreneur who saw opportunity. When I was getting into the technology scene, I only saw how much easier technology made life in business and personally. I also saw a need for more people to help the non-savvy or technologically challenged members of our community. I heard a quote recently about luck, L.U.C.K. Labor, Under, Correct, Knowledge. I did not know all of the technical side when I started, but I was willing to work hard to learn and was more passionate about the business side than the technical side. I am like anyone else. I love technology when it works and want to throw it in the street when it doesn’t. My passion for real estate began in 1998 or 1999 when I started dabbling with rental property. We had a few flops that were more learning experience than anything. Then in 2004, I saw another opportunity downtown. I have bought and sold more property in ten years than many do in a lifetime. Every time I was doing that I kept thinking to myself, “I want to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes.” My eyes are wide open now and I know why realtors earn the money they make. But it all comes back to putting in the effort in something you are passionate about. Fortunately, my passion comes with a paycheck.
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ident of the District Board? Can you tell us a little about upcoming plans and events?
The primary priority of mine as Board President is to see us through the upcoming SSA renewal. The SSA, or Special Service Area, is a funding mechanism that our organization depends on to continue to serve the area. We are working with district property owners, business owners, and city officials on all of the benefits in having our group in place. As an experiment, for a few minutes think about what this area would be without our organization in place. Think about all of the events that would go away: Blues in the District, Farmers Market, Feast on Fifth, Progressive Dinner, Shop Local Saturdays, District sponsored sidewalk sales. Now to expand upon that, think about all of the community programs that have been heavily influenced by The District on behalf of the public. Assistance with funding programs like the City Revolving Loan Fund for use in helping developers get funded for buildings that need rehabilitation. The City Upper Story Redevelopment Fund in place to assist developers in remodeling and improving the upper stories of downtown properties for residential use. Lastly, city ordinances or policies. Our group has been instrumental in working with city staff to develop and maintain ordinances for things like signage, beautification, and streetscapes. Without The District in place, organizing and bringing the talent of our community
together to focus on one of the largest tax revenue generating areas of our city, we would not have many of the things that the public enjoys today. As the 2017 Board President my most important function this year is to see this through. We also have several great public seminars coming up on how to participate in City programs, build business, and engage new and current clients. Then 2017 will have a whole host of fun events. Farmers Market starts in May. The District is partnering with other local groups for Q-Fest and is hosting the Street concert at the end of May. Blues in the District starts in June. We also have concerts in the plaza starting in May along with lunch concerts in Washington Park on Fridays before the Blues concerts. The District is the place to be, and our board wants to spread the word that we are always looking for new investors, entrepreneurs, and customers.
I know you are a family man. Tell us a little about your kids and your wife.
Is it really that obvious? It should be… I do love my wife and kids. Diana and I met in 2000 at a friend’s wedding. We dated for a while after that and were married in 2005. Our first major purchase together was the property downtown. We saw a lot of potential in the area. We lived in our buildings between 2004 and 2009. Our oldest daughter Gwen lived with us on the 3rd floor for Continued on page 28
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her first few years. Diana and I spent a lot of quality time together painting, building, and planning. Then when we saw another kid in our near future, we started looking to relocate a little. Now we have three fantastic kids ages 9, 6, and 3 (Gwen, Penny, and Leo). We also just adopted our first puppy last month who is a 9 week old Boston Terrier. I would say we are the typical middle-class family. We have our struggles like everyone with so much going on and work seemingly never ending. Diana and I have often said going to lunch together is about the best adult time we have through the week. We really enjoy our time together as long as no one is hungry, tired, or hungry and tired. We spend as much time as possible on our farm or camping.
was so different than anything I had ever done before that. Several of our first dates were spent behind the stage at Quincy University painting flats for Muddy River Opera Co. One might say she has a flair for the dramatic, haha! Don’t confuse me by saying that she is dramatic though: I will likely pay for that dearly. To get back to your question, she quotes more Pirates of Penzance, Sweeney Todd, Chicago, and Phantom of the Opera than she ever has Mark Twain or John Steinbeck.
Another disclosure: I worked with your wife at Blue Cross Blue Shield, and we are still FB friends. As a result, I see pictures of your adorable
children often. Can you ask them to describe you and let us know the answers? I think Leo’s answer might be particularly insightful.
Gwen: Nice, LOVING, awesome. My dad takes care of our family and me. He cooks dinner for us and I love him. He helps me up when I fall down. He is the best dad ever (and she drew a heart). Penny: He works at the farm. He helps me get ready in the morning and makes me breakfast. My favorite is when we roughhouse! Leo: He makes pancakes and eggs and waffles and I ride on the John Deere tractors with him. John: I guess they like it when I cook ;-)
Full disclosure: I was your wife’s American Literature teacher, and she constantly used notes from the drama department to get out of my class. Have you noticed any deficiencies in her knowledge of Mark Twain or John Steinbeck in your life together? I mean, has she quoted Huck Finn lately?
No disclosure… No deficiencies whatsoever. My wife is perfect in every way. Diana has always enjoyed theater, actually one of the things that drew me to her because it
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Tacos, Tacos, TACOS! By Tim Spencer
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my wife crazy because I could have them every day. Hard shell, soft shell, corn or flour tortilla, fish, chicken, pork and beef to name a few. One of my daughters favorites are chorizo and potato tacos. We have Hispanic, Tex-Mex, or New Mexican meals at least twice a week at our home, and because of that we started calling our place Casa de Spencer.
My wife and I have had the pleasure of having tacos in some amazing places. I think our favorite was a seared Lion Fish taco on the beach in Akumal, Mexico, while looking out at the turquoise blue ocean water and having our feet in the sand. The fish was fresh caught just a couple hours before. Our second favorite was in a plaza in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and it’s right below the Cabo Wabo Cantina owned by Sammy Hagar. They were made with fresh sea bass
and homemade corn tortillas. I think the third favorite was a Chicken Milanesa taco in Cozumel, Mexico. We were with some friends and we asked some locals where they liked to eat, and they sent us down an alley to this little trailer. We knocked on the door, and a lady who spoke no English knew right away what we wanted. There was a language barrier between all of us that day, but it seems that tacos are a universal language.
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Caramelized Pork Tacos w/ Pineapple Salsa
Serves: 6-8 tacos (depending on the size of your tortillas)
Ingredients:
For the Pork: 1 tablespoon oil 1 small onion diced 1 clove garlic 1 jalapeno, diced with the ribs and seeds removed 2 teaspoons fish sauce 18 ounces boneless pork loin, sliced into thin strips 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons water For the Pineapple Salsa 1 cup chopped pineapple ½ cup chopped cilantro ½ cup chopped red onion a squeeze of lime juice a pinch of salt corn or flour tortillas for serving cilantro and lime for serving
Instructions:
1. For the pork: Heat the oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeño - saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Turn the heat to high and add the pork and the fish sauce - stir fry for a few minutes until the pork is no longer pink. With the heat very high, add the sugar and water and stir once - then let the pork caramelize by not stirring it for about 1 minute. Repeat this process until the pork is nice and golden brown. 2. For the salsa: Toss everything together in a medium bowl. 3. For the tacos: Warm the tortillas quickly in a skillet with a little bit of oil. Arrange the pork between 6 tortillas and top with the salsa.
Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos
Here is a recipe for you to make and have a few friends over to help you eat them.
Ingredients:
2 lbs. of mahi mahi filets (cut into 1½” strips) 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika 1 teaspoon of garlic powder 1 teaspoon of salt ½ teaspoon of ground cumin ½ teaspoon of dry cilantro ½ teaspoon of cracked pepper Chipotle Lime Crema: ¾ cup of plain greek yogurt 1 chipotle pepper ½ teaspoon of garlic powder ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon of salt juice of one lime 3 cups of broccoli slaw 1 lime cut into wedges ½ cup of fresh cilantro 2-3 avocados, sliced 16-20 corn tortillas
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, ground cumin, dry cilantro, and ½ teaspoon of cracked pepper. Stir to mix. 2. Pat Mahi Mahi dry and rub spice mixture onto all sides of the fish. Set aside. 3. To a food processor add, greek yogurt, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, chipotle pepper, ¼ teaspoon of smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and lime juice. Set aside. 4. Heat grill to medium high heat. 5. Spray grill grates with food release pan spray or rub down with olive oil.
Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients:
Chipotle Lime Creama 1/3 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon lime juice ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder Kosher salt to taste Chipotle Shrimp Recipe below ½ lb shrimp (I used peeled, de-veined shrimp) 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 6 corn tortillas finely shredded cabbage avocado lime pico de gallo
Instructions:
1. For the Chipotle Lime Creama: 2. In a small bowl whisk together the sour cream, lime juice and chipotle chili powder. Season to taste with kosher salt. Refrigerate until ready to use. 3. For the Shrimp: 4. Rub the shrimp with the spice mixture and let marinate for 30 minutes. 5. Add the vegetable oil to a large non-stick pan and bring it to medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until just opaque, about 3 minutes. 6. Heat the tortillas and add the shrimp, shredded cabbage and avocado. Squeeze the fresh lime over the top and serve with the pico de gaillo and Chipotle Lime Creama. Serves 6 tacos if you’re using corn tortillas.
6. Add fish to grill and grill for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from grill and let side. {remember don’t flip them until they are ready - not sticking to the grill} 7. Add tortillas to grill and grill 1 minute per side to warm up and remove. 8. To assemble tacos, add one strip of grilled fish to corn tortilla, top with broccoli slaw, sliced avocado and a drizzle of chipotle lime crema. 9. Optional garnish: fresh lime wedges to squeeze on top and fresh cilantro 10. Serve and devour
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DISTRICT EVENT
Bridging the Gap in Quality Health Care By Beth Ann Weber beth@mainestqcy.com Like many Americans of a certain age, I need a few prescriptions, including one for my glaucoma. Combigan is frequently prescribed for this condition, and without insurance or Medicare, can cost hundreds of dollars each month. For many households, paying this much is hard to manage and may lead some people to cut down its use, endangering their vision. A plethora of other medications also has exorbitant prices on the free market. Fortunately for area residents, the annual Bridge the Gap to Health race raises a significant amount of money to help those with this issue. The Bridge the Gap mission is “To Sustain or Enhance the Quality of Life of our Community.” Their work each year promotes that mission, improving the lives of those with limited funds who are dependent on prescription medication. Since 2001, Bridge the Gap funds have gone to help the Quincy Catholic Charities MedAssist
Program get over $18 million worth of medications to area residents in need. The MedAssist Program works with the medical community to get residents the drugs they need. They also offer some residents money to pay for their co-pays and other costs. This year, Bridge the Gap welcomes back Jackie Joyner-Kersee as Race Marshall, a role she’s filled for seven previous years. Pete Kostelnick joins her as Co-Race Marshall. Joyner-Kersee reached the pinnacle of her fame when she won the heptathlon gold medal at the 1988 Olympics. The world record she set then still stands today. Kostelnick set the record for running across
the United states, 42 days, 6 hours, and 30 minutes, in October of 2016, shattering the previous record set in 1980. Both are perfect ambassadors for this year’s Bridge the Gap race, which will be held on Saturday, May 20, with the 5K, 10K, and the half marathon beginning at 8:00 a.m. The Paul Arndt Kids Fun Run will start at 9:30 a.m. Last year, more than 2,000 people joined in the race, helping to raise much-needed funds for the QCC MedAssist program while bringing an influx of business to the District. Early registration ended on May 1, but you can still register online or on the morning of the race. Registration for the 5K leisure Walk is $30, the 5K Walk Family (limit four from the same address) is $65; the 5K Run is $30; the 10K run or walk is $35; the half marathon is $50, and the Children’s Fun run is $5. Those running with a stroller must pay an additional $10 when they register. For more information on the race, contact Jennifer Sousa, race coordinator at jsousa@quincymedicalgroup.com or 217-2226550, Ext. 6436. At the time of Maine Street deadline, some volunteer slots were still open.
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We Can Help You Make Mom’s Day! President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day in 1914. This year Mother’s Day falls on Sunday May 14th. Many will be celebrating important women in their lives including grandmothers, sisters, and mentors. If you are looking for a unique gift to make those you celebrate smile, then check out this list for inspiration. Here are a few gift ideas that we think she will love.
That Special Piece of Jewelry
Browse around your mom’s favorite local spot. You are sure to see something she will love to wear! If you need guidance do not be afraid to ask. Your local store owners are knowledgeable about their products.
Unique Local Art
When on the hunt for art, comb The District for spots featuring local artists. You will find everything from ceramic vases to multimedia images on canvas. Chances are you know her well, so trust your instict when making a selection.
Don’t forget to shop local on “Shop Local Saturday”, May 13th. For participating businesses visit www.thedistrictquincy.com
Flowers and a Card
Flowers are a very popular and affordable gift given by many. Consider selecting an “always green” faux arrangement that will give her color all season. Consider her favorite flower or the colors in her home. Pair with a locally produced card containing a handwritten message from the heart.
A Fresh Way to Carry Her Things
Is your mom always on the go? Does she have more on her calendar than you do? She would surely appreciate a new bag to carry all of her goodies. An updated bag is sure to help mom “tote” her daily supplies in style.
The Gift of Experience
Prefer to give the gift of an experience? Stop in to your mom’s favorite spots in The District and ask them about gift certificates. Giving a combination of gift certificates to both shops and restaurants may encourage mom to spend a day with friends. This is an experience that is sure to make memories! :)
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COVER ARTIST AMBER SMITH-BAUER
Frame Of Mind Although she is a small business entrepreneur as owner of Rosewood Custom Framing, Amber Smith-Bauer is first and foremost an artist. She received her Bachelors in Fine Art from Culver Stockton College where she did not only focus on studio arts, but also learned the importance of how to display your work as a professional artist. Hand cutting mats, building stretcher bars for canvas paintings, and constructing frames from raw materials was just the start at Culver Stockton. She also gained experience working/ volunteering at several galleries over the past years including the Maybee Art Gallery of Canton MO, and the Alliance Art Gallery of Hannibal, Mo. These experiences gave her the backbone necessary to become a Gallery owner herself. “I discovered my passion for framing and displaying art while I was still in college. Little did I know that I would go on to have a career as a framer and gallery operator, let alone turn it into a business. If you would have asked me 10 years ago if I would picture myself as a business owner, I might have laughed. Now, I can’t imagine doing anything else. I feel that framing is an art, and it relates so beautifully with my passion for painting. I focus on landscapes mainly done from small studies I’ve done on site in places that I love, such as Colorado and Utah. Some watercolor “sketches” end up being final paintings. I learned a long time ago to never do a piece of art on a bad piece of paper because you just never know when you might land a small masterpiece. It’s very fun to be able to frame my own work and have it on display. Every artist struggles to do something creative and still make a living. I consider myself so very lucky in that regard.” 36
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MUSICIAN FOCUS - NOWAKE
No Rest For The Wicked By Eric Bichsel
ericbix3@yahoo.com Up to this point in Maine St Mag, I have focused mainly on single artists or musicians. This month I have decided to widen my scope a bit. When I was approached by Sean McHargue of the band NOWAKE to possibly feature them for their upcoming CD release, I felt it was a bit of a no brainer. Having only briefly seen them perform one time several years ago, I decided to contact my trusty YouTube to reintroduce myself to their material. It’s a mixture of classic hard rock with a modern edge, in this reviewer’s estimation. Now we have established I am no man’s shining rock critic magnate, as I believe Robert Christgau will NOT be calling me for pointers. Sean says fans describe NOWAKE’s sound as being similar to Godsmack, Ten Years, and Shinedown. So, heavy but not ear bleeding heavy. I can work with that. NOWAKE is a fairly well traveled act, playing shows all over Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa. Formed in 2007 by original members Sean McHargue (guitar) and AJ Allen (drums), they quickly rose up the ranks of local drawing acts. With the addition of Ben Spurgeon (bass) and Mark Kempker (vocals), they have continued their ascent and have shown no signs of slowing down. 2017 marks a banner year for the quartet. They are set to release their 2nd studio album entitled “An Act Of Defiance”, which is sure to include more songs with swagger and sway. May 13th at the Mark Twain Brewing Company is the setting for their CD release party, and the opening acts are Capisce and Dark Below.
Where did the name NOWAKE come from?
When AJ and I were trying to come up with a band name, we ran through a ton of ideas. We had been in bands together before and knew we needed something unique. When one of us thought of the nautical term “no wake”, we knew it would be something different and, since we were from the river town of Hannibal, MO, it was a term we’d grown up hearing. Although the term means to idle a vessel so that its waves are not sufficient enough to cause injury or damage, we weren’t considering that as part of the why 38
we chose it for a band name. In a way, we are just tipping out hat to our hometown. We hope that we have built the name to represent our brand of Midwestern hard rock!
So, it’s not the name of someone IN the band, ala Neil Diamond, Van Halen, or Jethro Tull (Ed note...No one in Jethro Tull is named Jethro or Tull)? No, it’s not one of those timeless band names that utilize a member’s name (i.e. Van Halen). That would have made a little too much sense…
How old are the guys in the band?
Most of us are in our early 30’s now, but Mark… Well, he is a little older (and wiser?). We always joke that even though he is older than the rest of us, he has probably more energy than all the rest of us combined! Especially after we have been playing for a few hours and he’s still ready to sing the next song.
It seems you have played some pretty high profile gigs in the past. I saw a picture of you at the Hard Rock Cafe in St. Louis. What is your biggest gig to date? We have been very fortunate to have played some great venues over the years.
Since starting in 2007, we have played an arena in Iowa, Hard Rock Café in St. Louis (twice), a handful of clubs in Columbia and St. Louis, as well as local favorites like Tanyard Gardens (Hannibal), Winter’s West Wing (Quincy), and a lot more. We have always strived to play with just as much energy for the crowd that sees us play a small bar venue as the crowd that comes to see us play a larger venue with many supporting bands. As far as crowds go, some of these small town bars can really pack the house and, since we feed off the crowd’s energy, a packed house can equal an amazing show! We just love seeing the crowd get into the music. I want to say that it was at Turner Hall (Quincy) when Mark first noticed the crowd singing along with him on some our original music. That’s a great feeling. We are working on our summer schedule as of right now and we have some great shows lined up at some new venues as well. Not to mention the 5th Annual Epic Music Showcase that will officially kick off National Tom Sawyer Days at Tanyard Gardens in Hannibal on May 30th! Also playing that evening will be Dark Below, Cost of Desire, and Fivefold.
Your Facebook page has over 2k followers. That’s a pretty impressive number for a local band. How did you achieve that? MAINE ST. MAGAZINE - May 2017
MUSICIAN FOCUS - NOWAKE When it comes to being successful on social media platforms, persistence pays off. And, honestly, Mark has a lot to do with the amount of followers we have. He networks like no other. Whether it’s a handful of people he met while training in Kansas City or a friend-of-a-friend that he invited to follow the band, he gets it done. Never underestimate the power of “sharing” an interview, a video or picture on Facebook, Twitter, etc. Sometimes, before you know it, we’ll have a dozen people start following the band simply because a friend shared something we posted. We are very fortunate to have some great friends and fans that support us! We also lean on a network of bands (both touring and locals) that we have met over the years.
We know NOWAKE started in 2007, but when did each of you start playing your instruments?
As far as when we started playing music… AJ was pretty young when he started playing drums. I believe the story was that he took home a drum set he found at his church and started jamming along with AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck.” AJ and I started a band with a few of our friends in high school. He was obviously the drummer, but the band already had two guitar players. So, I bought a bass and figured it out. Just before graduating high school, I bought a Gibson Les Paul Studio and was determined to learn how to play guitar. Once I moved to college, I sold most of my bass stuff and decided to stick with guitar. I just enjoyed it more. Ben (who started playing bass at age 15) was actually in a “rival” band in our high school. They played more aggressive hard rock/ metal and they were much more technical. We were a little jealous, but we liked watching them. When NOWAKE needed a new bass player a few years after the band started, we contacted a good friend of ours, Alan
Ward. He started playing bass. We added Ben on guitar at the time. After a handful of gigs with this setup, Ben and Alan swapped instruments as Ben was a better bass player and Alan was a better guitarist. Since then, Alan has moved away to New Mexico, but Ben has been laying down the lows for us ever since. And Mark? Well, he had been a “wedding singer” for years. He was in show choir in high school and also worked as a performer at the Molly Brown Dinner Theater in Hannibal. When I ran into him at Lowe’s one day, we were between singers and asked him if he’d audition. He did and the rest is history.
Let’s say NOWAKE was stranded on a desert island. What album would you pick to have with you, and who gets eaten first and why?
Ah yes, the beloved “desert island” question. For me, if I could only have one album with me I would have to go with Led Zeppelin’s “Zoso” album. When I started getting into them in high school, I always told myself that if I was ever asked this question, I would go to that for the answer. Although, I can think of a handful of other albums that I absolutely love (Memphis May Fire’s “Unconditional”, Alice in Chains’ “Dirt”, Disciple’s “Scars Remain”, Trivium’s “In Waves”, and a ton of others). If the other guys had a say in this, Mark would likely chose a Motley Crue or Van Halen album, Ben would likely chose Five Finger Death Punch… Or Alabama (hahaha), and AJ would probably go with an Avenged Sevenfold album. As far as who gets eaten first… Probably not Ben. I feel like he would put up a pretty decent fight. Let’s say AJ. I feel like he might just “take one for the team” hahahaha.
Your CD release party is May 13th, however I notice the album comes out on May 5th. Where can it be purchased?
album along with some of our new merch (hats, shirts, etc) AS WELL AS showing the Brewery some love by eating and drinking there too. Also joining us on stage that evening will be Capisce and Dark Below. Show starts at 7pm.
Rock musicians are often requested for autographs. Give me the strangest autograph story you have.
I can think of a couple that I’m sure the guys would rather me not tell… Let’s stick with this- As soon as we came off the stage at Ft. Madison’s Rodeo Arena for a rock festival, a crowd of people had us signing really random stuff… T-shirts from local events (not even music related), a camouflage hat, and a handful of other items. And, even though we were completely drenched in sweat from playing out in the heat, we gladly did so for them! As I recall, I think we have also signed some guitars, lots of copies of our first CD (“Getaway”), and various assortments of body parts…
If you could just go have a drink with anyone, who would it be and why? Don’t say your mom. That’s weak, and I won’t stand for it.
Well, sorry Mom! I guess I would play the standard “musician card” here and say Jimi Hendrix. I bet that would be a very interested conversation. I’d love to hear about how he found his sound, what it was like to play at Woodstock ‘69, and anything else he would want to talk about.
NOWAKE Booking info: Email- nowakemusic@hotmail.com Website- nowakemusic.com Facebook- facebook.com/nowakemusic Twitter- @NOWAKEmusic, Instagram- @ officialnow
Starting April 28, there will be a pre-order for the album on iTunes. Then, on May 5th, it will hit just about every digital platform you can think of (Amazon MP3, iTunes, CDBaby, Google Play Store, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Rhapsody, Rumblefish, Shazam, Slacker Radio, Spotify, YouTube Music, and a bunch more). I find the easiest places to purchase music, for me, are iTunes, Google Play Store, and Amazon MP3. And for those that still love getting their hands on a hard copy CD version of the album, we will have plenty at the Album Release Party on May 13th at Mark Twain Brewing Company. There is no cover charge so we’re hoping that people will show up with some cash in hand, ready to buy some copies of the MAINE ST. MAGAZINE - May 2017
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Drumming Up Some Fun By Alta King
Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce alta@quincychamber.org
Early in March, a Facebook event piqued my interest: Vernal Equinox Drum Circle, put on by Quincy Drum Circle. The event, scheduled for March 19, was to be held about five blocks from my apartment. My plan was to walk over and merely observe. But when I arrived, I was encouraged to pick up an instrument and have a seat in the circle. “OK, I’ve had no formal training…I was only going to watch…” I thought to myself. Drums of all sizes and shapes, maracas, bells, and an instrument shaped like a frog were laid out on colorful rugs. I felt the safe choice was the maracas. Surely I can shake them without messing up
“the song.” And…I did. We drummed a few rounds (they’re not songs, they’re rounds) and I kept to the beat. One person would lead, and the rest would follow. It was exhilarating for me because I could keep to the beat, and I felt I was a part of something beautiful (by the way, the frog-shaped instrument makes really cool sounds). I found myself eager for the next Quincy Drum Circle event and wanting to know more about them. On April 5, I sat down with the co-founder and director of Quincy Drum Circle, Michael Vera Eastmond. I recognized Michael as the guy who led most of the rounds at the Vernal Equinox Drum Circle event. Michael and Lisa Wigoda started Quincy Drum Circle almost four years ago—the first event took place on July 7, 2013, and 20 people participated. Since then, they’ve been seen at the Quincy Farmer’s Market, at the Midsummer Arts Faire (now known as Q-Fest), and at Quincy Art Center’s annual ArtFest. They’ve also worked with Girl Scout troops and play
regularly at The Good Samaritan Home. “We’ve worked with people from age 2 to age 100, of all different ethnicities. It (Quincy Drum Circle) transcends culture, which is really cool,” he said. As I learned on March 19, Quincy Drum Circle is open to anyone, regardless of the ability to play an instrument. Michael has noticed that some people are timid when participating in a drum circle, and there’s no need to be self-conscious. “Everybody’s got a rhythm within them, they just need to find it,” he said. When a round is complete, the group often discusses how it made them feel, and positive emotions are expressed. “Drumming can have a huge positive impact on your mental state,” he said. Facebook is the place to find out more about Quincy Drum Circle. The group will be out and about in the warmer weather. If you’d like to join them, don’t be shy—pick up an instrument and enjoy.
featured arts events Concerts in the Plaza
Fridays, May 5, 12 & 19 at 11:30 am First Mid-Illinois Plaza thedistrictquincy.com
Friends of the Castle Open House
Sunday, May 14th 12-6 pm Villa Kathrine villakathrine.org
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HSQAC Window onto the Square History Museum, 322 Maine Friday, May 5 at 12 to 6 pm Ribbon Cutting at 12 pm 217-222-1835
Salvador Dalí Works Coming to Qunicy Art Center May 20-June 24 Quincy Art Center quincyartcenter.org
Quincy Preserves Spring Architectural Tour
Sunday, May 7 from 1 to 5 pm Tickets available at quincypreserves.org
Sunday Music Series
Free Concert Sunday, May 21 at 4 pm Salem Church 217-228-2866
QCT: The Dixie Swim Club
May 11-14 & 19-21 Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2 pm 1qct.org or 217-222-3209
Quincy Park Band
Free Concerts begin May 29 Sundays & Wednesdays in June and Sundays only in July at 6:30 pm Madison Park 617-299-7153
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Fri May 5 Revelry Lisa Marie & Ricky Banjo-8:30-12:30. Sat May 6 The Washington Theatre Renovation Concert Series12pm-5pm. Cost is a suggested donation 0f &2 for an entire afternoon of music. Soda from Refreshment Services Pepsi and popcorn for sale. Tours also given. Schedule of acts Beau Becraft: 12-1pm Kayla Obert: 1-2pm Jackie Kaufman: 2-3 pm; Liz Bentley: 3-4pm; Avenue Beat: 4-5pm Elk’s Lodge ABWA Dogwood Dance-6pm-11pm. The ABWA Quincy Charter Chapter is hosting its annual Dogwood Dance. Enjoy a buffet style dinner and dance the night away to Raised On Radio. $25.
Wed May 10 Sammy O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub---Buy 1 get 1 free pizzas every Wednesday. Fri May 12 Revelry Ben B 8:30-12:30. Sat May 13 One: Special Event Venue Rock Band - Eleven. 8:3012:30. 70’s and 80’s rock. The Dock Exit 52 - Country, Blues R&B, Rock and More. 8:30-12:30. Sat May 20 One: Special Event Venue Super Majik Robots 8:3012:30. Martini’s at 515 Live music by Logan Kammerer 8:3012:30 The Dock Great River ABATE May Awareness. Food available by CJ’s Smoked Meats. Tim Hart performs from 4-6, followed by Blacktop South.
Fri May 26 Revelry Akoustic Mayhem 8:30-12:30. Come engage in (3) hours of revelry, ie: lively and noisy festivities, with Todd, Will and Scott and partake in large amounts of alcohol. 9pm. COMING IN JUNE! JUNE 4, KROC CENTER WORSHIP THEATRE Summer Kick Off Concert-Featuring a cappella group, “Blend” and Christian pop-rock outfit, “We Are Leo” performing in the Kroc Center’s Worship Theater, the Kroc Center will host a summer kick-off concert that promises an evening full of Christian-oriented, family-friendly musical entertainment. The concert will take place the evening of Sunday,
June 4th, with doors opening at 6:30pm and music beginning at 7pm. Advance tickets are available. Tickets may be purchased at the Kroc Center at 405 Vermont Street or online at artsquincy.org. Various seating options are available including general admission floor seating for $10, general admission balcony seating for $13, and $20 for VIP seating in the first two rows of the venue. A $1.00 service charge will be applied to all tickets purchase online. Tickets may also be purchased, while they last, at the door the evening of the event. At the door, general admission floor seating will be $12. General admission balcony seating will be $15.
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SAT MAY 13 THE DISTRICT SHOP LOCAL SATURDAY - A day of shop-hopping in the District. Bring your mom for this Mother’s Day event.
IT’S DOGWOOD FESTIVAL TIME! Don’t miss the events this year! Concerts, Farmer’s Market, Little King and Queen Contest, Human Foosball Tournament, Amusement Rides, Food and Crafts in the Park!See page 22 for a complete listing.
Washington Park - Farmer’s Market-7am-12pm. Oakley Lindsay Center Mother’s Day Expo-Come join us for some last minute shopping for any special lady in your life! We’ll have many options to choose from to make your special person feel adored. $1.00 admission and also a bar area will be set up for adult beverages! 4-8:30pm.
FRI MAY 5 First Mid IL Bank Plaza Concert in the Plaza- Zeke Cernea. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. BYO-Lunch, hit up The Butcher Block food truck, or something to go from your favorite restaurant in The District and have a picnic with local live music. SAT MAY 6 The State Room -Come watch the Kentucky Derby and help raise money for QUEST (Quincy Equestrian Services and Therapy) Stables. Doors open at 3 pm and The Kentucky Derby starts at 5:24 pm. Arrive at The State Room at 3 pm so you don’t miss The Best Hat Contest and The Best Dressed Contest. Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle if you pick the winning horse. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place horses. Ticket includes hors d’oeuvres. $30 if purchased by April 26th, $35 starting April 27th. Cash bar with Kentucky Derby themed drink specials. Adults only. All proceeds will provide therapeutic riding for children in our community. Adams County Health Department - Quincy Farmer’s Market. 7:00 a.m.–12. The Quincy Farmers Market is truly a community event, that brings people together from the region to buy directly from local Tri-State Area vendors/producers and enjoy the bounty of the locally grown produce, delicious baked goods, flowers/plants and beautiMAINE ST. MAGAZINE - May 2017
Quincy Art Center - Biennial Quad-State Exhibition Meet & Greet-The public is invited to a meet and greet with Lauren Haynes, the judge for the QuadState Biennial Exhibit. Haynes works for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. She will speak about her curation process and answer questions. Haynes selected 80 artworks by 45 artists out of 442 artworks submitted by 144 artists. The opening reception for the Biennial Quad-State Exhibition will be held on Saturday, May 20 from 7 - 9 p.m. and is open to the public. fully hand crafted items. All market vendors accept cash payments and some will accept credit and debit payments. Also, the Quincy Farmers Market accepts EBT (SNAP) and WIC vouchers are accepted at approved vendors.
years of age. Doors open at 5:30pm and Dance will conclude at 8:00pm Cost is $25: Cost includes Dancing, Desserts, Crafts, Photography, Red Carpet, and Meeting the Princesses. Proceeds benefit a mission trip to FNC Academy. A school and ministry located in Kampala, Uganda. THU MAY 11 Quincy Public Library - Quincy Strategic Plan Public Meeting. Hosted by Maggie Strong. 6:30-8pm
SUN MAY 7 The State Room - Daddy Daughter Dance is for fathers, step fathers, grandpas, uncles, and any type of male mentors. Daughters must be 3-10
Quincy Community Theatre - The Dixie Swim Club-Their college swim team days are over, but the bond they made is unbreakable. THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB is the touching and hilarious story of five very different women
who meet every August at a beach house to rekindle their relationship. May 11-14 & 19-21. $20-22. May 14th-Mothers attending this special performance will have the chance to win gifts from the theatre, including a $20 gift certificate to Bittersweet Confections, two tickets the Quincy Preserves’ Garden Tour in June, a spa manicure from Christin at DK Allen, and a pair of 2018 Season Tickets. FRI MAY 12 First Mid IL Bank Plaza Concert in the Plaza- Kayla Obert. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. BYO-Lunch, hit up The Butcher Block food truck, or something to go from your favorite restaurant in The District and have a picnic with local live music.
SUN MAY 14 Villa Kathrine - Friends of the Castle annual spring open house. Free tours, refreshments, and a great view of the Mississippi. 12-6pm. Bring mom, family, and friends. For info call 217-224-8544. MON MAY 15 Quincy Public Library Movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”. 1pm and 5pm. A high school student is determined to get a day off, but the principal has other ideas. LeAnne Balzer lbalzer@quincylibrary.org WED MAY 17 Salem Church - Volunteer Carry In Luncheon-Help us celebrate Senior Corps Week by attending
this event. Cost of the meal is a covered dish. Friends and family are welcome. RSVP Raffle will take place after lunch. Reservations are preferred and should be made by May 15. Call 641-4961. FRI MAY 19 First Mid-Illinois PLaza--Concerts In The Plaza-Tim Smith. Enjoy FREE lunchtime Concerts in the Plaza with your favorite local musicians, held in the First Mid Illinois Bank Plaza on Maine Street between 6th & 7th. 11:30am-1pm.
SAT MAY 20 Washington Park - Farmer’s Market-7am-12pm. BRIDGE THE GAP - 17th Annual Bridge the Gap to Health Race-Many years ago, the physician community determined a need to sponsor a prescription program to assist those who cannot always afford their medications. Patients often have to choose between food and needed medications, due to limited incomes. Quincy Catholic Charities MedAssist Program provides this service to area residents regardless of race, color, or religious beliefs. For more info, www.bridgethegaptohealth.com SAT MAY 27 Washington Park - Farmer’s Market-7am-12pm. Quincy Public Library Super Saturday-Join us at Super Saturdays for books, crafts, music, and more during the 45 minute session. Space is limited at all library programs so register now at by calling 217223-1309 or online at quincylibrary.org
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THYME OUT WITH WHITNEY ALLERHEILIGEN
A Whitney By Any Other Name adventures she would have had, as she was swayed by the weather to pursue meteorology, and it quickly became her passion. After majoring in Broadcast Meteorology at Mississippi State, she had several internships that led to on-air work in Mississippi and Wisconsin. In March of 2011 she got her big break, landing her first full time gig at WGEM. The rest, as they say, is present…of sorts.
How many times have you pointed to something on a blue screen that didn’t match up to what you said? As one of the people who counts Whitney Allerheiligen as a friend, I decided to talk to her for this “episode” of Thyme Out. Most of you may know her as the omniscient meteorologist Whitney Williams from WGEM, as she’s been casting her “fores” there going on 6 years now. However I felt the public at large hasn’t really gotten to know her as I have over these last several years. She loves dogs (especially her Australian Shepherd, Bailey), rain and thunderstorms (naturally), sunny days on the beach (again, naturally), and her family includes 1 sister, a nephew, and a niece. Growing up mainly In Northern Illinois, she often thought about becoming a lawyer, or getting into advertising. One could only speculate what kind of Perry Mason type
Some TV stations have green screens and some have blue. WGEM happens to have a green screen, which is good because I love wearing the color blue. Most of the time when I’m pointing to something that doesn’t match up to what I’m saying, it’s related to a town or temperature. For example, I’ll say the wrong town name because I’m already trying to pick the next town I want to talk about or I’ll say the wrong temperature because again, I’m already thinking ahead to the next temperature I want to read off. A little embarrassing, but it does happen from time to time. If I do that, often times it means I’m talking too fast. Which I do in everyday life.
When did you move to Quincy?
After graduating from Mississippi State University in 2010, I moved to Quincy in February 2011 when I received a job offer from WGEM. I was nervous at first moving to a new town where I didn’t know anyone. However, the people of Quincy and the surrounding area were always so friendly to me. I’ve been here six years now.
How does working for WGEM compare to working in Wisconsin or Mississippi?
I had an internship in Milwaukee when I was still at Mississippi State which helped to prepare me for my on-air jobs in Mississippi. I worked at a station in both Columbus and Jackson, Mississippi. Forecasting the weather there is very different due to increased moisture, humidity, and heat from the Gulf of Mexico. After being in the South so long though, I started to pick up a little bit of a southern accent. There are still a few words that sound a little southern when I say them, such as “miles” and “fifty”.
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weather? Furthermore, why do you always make it rain on days when I wanna be outside?
I do get teased quite a bit about what the weather is doing, like when it’s too cold or someone is tired of the rain/snow, especially on the weekends. Haha! That’s ok though, I know people are just kidding. People will ask me to move the rain to a different day or bump up the temperature. To which I reply, if I could actually do that I’d be a billionaire!
Give our readers a day in the life of a meteorologist. What is your workday like?
The first thing I do when I get to work is forecast the weather by using specialized tools and weather models. When there are thunderstorms or snow expected, the forecast can take quite a while. Next, I create or update weather graphics, pre-record radio forecasts and TV cut-ins, update the WGEM MAINE ST. MAGAZINE - May 2017
weather website and put on my TV makeup.
We often see you out and about doing stories. Are they all weather related?
I report for WGEM three day out of the week, which means I get to travel all over the Tri-State area and meet a lot of people. While weather related stories are my forte, sometimes I report on other stories at schools or medical offices. I rarely report on hard news, which would include fires and homicides.
So, I hear you have a new enterprise. What’s that all about?
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