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Hannibal Magazine JUNE 2016 1 Hannibal’s rich history Hannibal M A G A Z I N E

on display General Manager: Ron Wallace he adage that a picture is worth a thousand words Editor: Don Crim has proved itself true time after time over the Contributing Writers: years. I started in this business as a photographer, Alyse Thompson Lisa Marks so I have a great appreciation for the power of Ken Marks Robyn Doyle Joe Anderson Jason Gregory images. Bella Erakko Melissa Cummins That power is on full display in this issue of Hannibal Maga- Kathryn McDaniel Hick Finn zineT. Writers Ken and Lisa Marks have put on display some of Meagan Duncan the rich history of America’s Hometown, told in the form of a Copy Editing and Design: photo essay depicting facets of the city’s past that might have Nancy Hadler Ben Levin been lost but for the diligence and outreach of the Hannibal His- Andy Martinez tory Museum and museums like it across the country. Nineteenth-century baseball players, a Prohibition-era Advertising Director: Tom Van Ness speakeasy and a death-defying circus act are just some of the 217-221-3309 images and items that have been collected and that are now housed at the museum. Advertising Sales: Becky Terwelp But this issue doesn’t just look back, of course. We’re also 217-221-3335 bringing you previews of the Bike Across Missouri finale, the Fiesta del Sol, a one- Local Magazine Distribution: woman play at Bluff City Theater, New Learning Opportunities Quality Works, Inc. London Park Days and July’s Hannibal 111 South 10th Cannibal, among others. Hannibal, Missouri The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and 573-221-5991 Museum’s Music Under the Stars program Join Hannibal Magazine on Facebook opens this month, as well. Read Hannibal Magazine online at These are just a few of the many whig.com/hannibalmag wonderful events coming up as summer officially kicks off this month. Submit events and calendar items I’d like to take a moment to thank you all for reading Hanni- to [email protected] by bal Magazine each month and allowing us to bring you news of June 1 to be included in July issue. all that our area has to offer. Over the course of the next few months, we will be bringing you some exciting news about ways we’re improving the magazine, and I’d like to invite you to send us your suggestions to [email protected]. Thank you again, and I look forward to seeing you around town.

2 JUNE 2016 Hannibal Magazine Treasures from the Hannibal History Museum Archives

By Ken and Lisa Marks Photos from the Hannibal History Museum

ne of the missions of the Hannibal History Museum part of the Museum’s permanent collection. Lawyers from as far away is to collect, preserve, interpret and share artifacts as New York have contacted the Museum — they have found items and information about Hannibal’s history. Since the relating to Hannibal while settling an estate that they are happy to Museum first opened its doors on Main Street five simply mail to the Museum as a donation. years ago, a remarkable number of generous donors Of course, there is limited space for display at the Hannibal His- Ohave contacted the Museum, offering their family histories, precious tory Museum and not everything in the Museum’s collections can documents, photographs and artifacts to be included in the Muse- be put on display. However, those items that are not included in one um’s archives. Some donors simply bring in an item of interest so that of the Museum’s exhibits are still valuable for use in research and the museum might make a digital scan, with the original document may become part of a future exhibit. or photograph staying with the family. Others have loaned precious Most importantly, the Museum’s archive serves as a repository family heirlooms to be displayed for a certain period of time. Many for the all-too-easily forgotten memories of 200 years of Hannibal artifacts have been donated or gifted to the Museum and are now residents. America’s Hometown, America’s Pastime Hannibal has embraced baseball since the mid-1800s; years before building a historic ballpark — Cle- mens Field — that held the occasional minor-league team, the town would have its own industrial league. Teams would form around major employers such as Star Shoes and Portland Atlas Cement, competing for titles and a sense of workplace pride. This contribution from a descendent of the Murphy family shows one of their kin pos- ing as part of the Hannibal Union Blues, whose players were mainly day laborers from the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad shops. While the date of the photo is not exact, is estimated to be from 1888-1889; it has been rumored but not fully confirmed that hall-of-famer Jake Beckley played for the Union Blues as a teenager before landing with an independent-league team at Leavenworth, Kan.,in 1886.

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Hannibal Magazine JUNE 2016 3 Business during Great Depression A tourist from Minnesota brought this image to the museum in hopes of locating the building where his great-grandfather once worked. Be- cause the back wall appears to be “false” or non-structural, the gentleman believed this to be a front for a speakeasy from the 1920s. While it is possible that the shop may once have catered to illegal liquor sales, the picture here of the South Side Smoke Shop on 521 S. Main dates to 1934 — the back shelf contains a promotional sign of Cardinal pitchers Dizzy and Paul Dean. By this time, prohibition had been repealed; the sparseness of the interior can be seen as reflective of a small working-class business in the midst of the Great Depression. The building, just a couple of blocks from the Burlington Route repair shops and offices, survived the 1993 flood and was one of the last structures to be demolished in the South Hannibal neighborhood.

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4 JUNE 2016 Hannibal Magazine Hannibal Magazine JUNE 2016 5 At home, on the river A historical society from Texas discovered a trove of photographs produced by Hannibalian Anna Schnizlein around the turn of the 20th century, and donated more 200 small prints/fragments to the museum in March. Some of the images are familiar, having also been published in mid- 1900s era history books or preserved by the Hannibal Free Public Library and local collectors’ archives. However, the Schnizlein collection, which also encompassed group environmental portraiture, unearthed new tidbits of information about daily life in the burgeoning town, including a rare image of a houseboat-like dwelling on the riverfront, c. 1902-1904. A small neighborhood of houseboats had ex- isted near the southern edge of the town’s riverfront, where Disney and pop star Cliff “Ukulele Ike” Edwards was born.

AIf what thisdeath gentleman is doing appears defier dangerous, it’s because he is really working without a safety net. One of the most iconic acts of the Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Consolidated Shows, a circus company, “The Marvelous Equilibrist and Originator” Achille Philion would do the following, according to Forepaugh and Sells: ‘The most perilous performance ever devised by mortal man. Upon a globe twenty-eight inches in diameter the fear- less Philion ascends and descends a spiral tower fifty feet high on a roadway only sixteen inches wide, and mounted upon this unsteady footing, he ventures out upon a slender cable forty feet from the ground, performing the most difficult feats on his dangerous journey, finishing his wonderful exhibition by rushing headlong down the tower enveloped in flames and fireworks.’ The scene, photographed by Anna Schni- zlein, took place in Hannibal’s Central Park in 1902, the same year Philion would retire from the business due to injuries from a fall – including a broken face.

6 JUNE 2016 Hannibal Magazine Legacy of slavery At the beginning of the year, the museum was contacted by a nursing home in upstate New York which possessed a binder of Hannibal-based paper- work belonging to Mary Jane Duckworth, a descendent of the prominent Carter and Brown families from the community’s early years. The tax receipts, let- ters, I.O.U.s, contracts and in- voices range in date from 1839 to 1883 and offer a glimpse into the way business was con- ducted, especially in pre-Civil War Hannibal. This tax receipt for Jane Carter from 1861 is notable for the values placed on slaves and for the mention of funds being partly used to maintain a ‘lunatic asylum.’

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8 JUNE 2016 Hannibal Magazine Hannibal Magazine JUNE 2016 9 Love at first — letter? From the Graham family archive digitized at the museum last year, this paper from 1871 is notable for two details. First, letterheads from the era helped define the brand of a business, which explains the detail paid to fonts and graphics at the top. More importantly, though, is in the content – H.C. Graham had written a love letter to his wife on business stationary.

Pharmacies in competition

Another image from the Graham archive, on a cabinet card, depicts the F.A. Waelder drugstore on 159 Market Street, near the ‘Wedge’ in mid-town Hannibal circa 1888. When Waelder left his job at Standard Printing to convert this cob- bler shop, he would become one of 13 druggists for a town of just over 11,000 residents; he would have a competitor just five doors down in Hofbauer. Drug- gists would sell everything from patent medicines to hair products — the papers in the windows are advertising Ayers Hair Products. Since most of the buildings along the Market Street business district have long been demolished, images of the neighborhood provide rare insight into the daily lives of Hannibalians.

10 JUNE 2016 Hannibal Magazine Musical family

Though Rockcliffe mansion is a testament to the wealth of J.J. Cruikshank Jr., the majesty of the building has superceded the history of the family. In April, a great-granddaughter of the lumber baron had delivered a trove of information to the museum that offers insight on the family’s 24-plus years of daily life in their stately home. At left, three of the four daughters are posed in the music room as if practicing for a recital, circa 1910. Lou- ise (b. 1890) is seated, while Helen (b. 1892) and Josephine (b.1894) follow the sheet music; the Cruikshank family would hold a plethora of events at the mansion, especially in the music room. Their mother, Anna Louise, was a classically trained pianist at a young age. Speaking of performing, above is a 1909 cast photo from one of multiple plays and musicals that were held at Rockcliffe, Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.” According to the program, no detail was spared, including the use of a 17-piece orchestra — likely considered an average size at the time. n WORKING TOGETHER SO YOU CAN EXPERIENCE... Living Life: Now providing Lifeline Inside America’s #1 Medical Alert Service We have the equipment and supplies to help you breathe easy. CPAP/BiPAP Home Oxygen Therapy 5 Diamond Blvd. • Hannibal, MO • (573) 231-0556 and out! • Wheelchairs: power & manual • Scooters and accessories • Lifts and ramps for home, vehicle and industrial use • Ceiling mounted patient transfer 1014 Maine Street, Quincy IL 62301 • (217) 223-3121 NRRTS Member • Licensed in the State of Illinois systems ACHC Accredited • ATP, CRTS on staff • Standing frames, positioning devices and adapted sports equipment

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12 JUNE 2016 Hannibal Magazine Hannibal Regional and the Milk Bank partner to open option for babies

Hannibal Regional Healthcare System is partnering with the Milk Bank to open a milk depot site in Missouri. The milk collection site is only the fourth in Missouri and provides a convenient drop-off for women to donate their extra breast milk for processing at The Milk Bank. After processing, the milk is then delivered to fragile infants in hospital neonatal intensive care units. “The Milk Bank hopes to continue forging partnerships with organizations throughout the Midwest in order to make the process of human-milk donation easier for donor moms and families, while also helping to support breastfeeding in local communities,” stated Janice O’Rourke, executive director of the Milk Bank. Hannibal Regional joins Amber Sky in Ma- plewood, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis and Little Flower Family Medicine in O’Fallon serving as a milk-depot site. According to the American Academy of Pe- diatricians, human milk is the standard food for all infants including premature and sick infants. Human milk provides optimal nutrition and unique health benefits that last beyond infancy. Approved donors for the Milk Bank will be able to drop off their human milk donations at Hannibal Regional. From there it will go to the Leanne Hinds, the first mother to donate to the Hannibal Regional Milk Depot, donated 250 ounces. Milk Bank, where it will be processed and then America. For more information regarding the Regional has been recognized by Healthgrades provided to neonates throughout the Midwest. Milk Bank’s mission, core programs and dona- as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for More information is available by visiting tion opportunities, visit themilkbank.org or call Coronary Interventional Procedures for 2016. themilkbank.org/donate or by contacting 317-536-1670. This honor by Healthgrades places Hannibal Diane Bibb, MSN, RN, IBCLC, and lactation Hannibal Regional serves residents of the Regional among the top 5 percent in the na- consultant for Hannibal Regional Healthcare Tri-State area from more than 10 locations tion for coronary interventions and the only System at 573-406-2122. and includes Hannibal Regional Hospital, hospital in Missouri to be among the top 5 The Milk Bank is a community-supported, Hannibal Regional Medical Group and Han- percent in the nation for this procedure for not-for-profit organization that was launched nibal Regional Hospital Foundation. Hannibal 2016. In addition, Hannibal Regional has also in 2005. The Milk Bank believes that human Regional Hospital is an award-winning 99-bed received the Healthgrades 2016 Joint Replace- milk is best for all babies, and through the acute-care hospital providing comprehen- ment Excellence Award, making the organiza- generosity of mothers, careful screening and sive health and wellness services. Hannibal tion among the top 10 percent in the nation processing, provides human milk to fragile pre- Regional Medical Group is a growing multi- for orthopedic joint replacement procedures. mature babies in neonatal/newborn intensive specialty physician group delivering primary, For more information on Hannibal Regional, care units. The Milk Bank is a proud member of specialty and express care services at multiple as well as awards and accolades, visit hannib- the Human Milk Banking Association of North locations in Northeast Missouri. Hannibal alregional.org. n

Hannibal Magazine JUNE 2016 13 Hannibal Regional receives Healthgrades award Hannibal Regional announced that it has received the Healthgrades 2016 Outstanding Patient Experience Award. Hannibal Regional was identified as providing outstanding performance in the delivery of a positive experience for patients during their hospital stay, according to Health- grades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Healthgrades evaluated 3,858 hospitals that submitted at least 100 patient experience surveys to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Hannibal Regional officers include, from left, Patty Jones, nursing vice president; Dr. Services, covering admissions from April 2014 through March 2015 in order Pranav Parikh, chief medical officer; C. Todd Ahrens, president and CEO; and Julie to identify hospital performance in this area. Leverenz, patient experience vice president. “At Hannibal Regional our team is focused on providing personalized a patient would recommend the hospital to friends or family. guidance to help our patients on their path to better,” says Todd Ahrens, Of 2,965 hospitals, 448 hospitals outperformed their peers. Hannibal Hannibal Regional Healthcare System president and CEO. “We have a team Regional’s performance places it among the top 15 percent in the nation. of dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering patient-cen- “Consumers are increasingly using patient experience and satisfaction tered care that is efficient, safe and effective which is continuing to drive as a measure to both evaluate hospitals and to select where they want to exceptional outcomes.” obtain care,” said Evan Marks, Chief Strategy Officer, Healthgrades. “We Healthgrades evaluated performance by applying a scoring meth- commend those hospitals that have achieved the Healthgrades 2016 odology to 10 patient experience measures, using data collected from a Outstanding Patient Experience Award for delivering superior patient care 32-question patient-experience survey of the hospital’s patients. Topics experiences during their hospital stay.” For more information about Health- range from cleanliness and noise levels in patient rooms to factors such as grades, to download a full copy of the report or to get information about pain management and responsiveness. The measures also include whether hospital and physician quality, visit Healthgrades.com/quality today. n

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16 JUNE 2016 Hannibal Magazine An Interview With Erin Kelley Actress stars in one-woman play at Bluff City Theater

June 4 through June 18 • Visit bluffcitytheater.com or mutant. I started ballet when I was 7, and aspired to be a professional dancer. Maria Tallchief was my greatest inspiration. My grandmother call 573-719-3226 for times and ticket availability lived with my family, and we would stay up late to watch old movies. Bluff City Theater I am still a classic film fanatic. When I was 11, my family visited my parents’ friends overseas, and I had the opportunity to see “The Plough luff City Theater kicks off its summer season with and the Stars” at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. I felt like I’d been hit over “You Caught Me Dancing,” a one-woman play based the head – I knew I had to be a stage actor. on the life of Katy Leary — servant, companion, I attended Illinois Wesleyan University as a musical theater major governess and confidante to the family of Samuel for two years, and transferred to Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., Clemens from the age of 17 until Mark Twain’s where I majored in theater and received my BFA. Right out of college, I death in 1910. Award-winning director John Contini was lucky to land the first two acting jobs I auditioned for in St. Louis, Breturns to Hannibal along with veteran St. Louis actor Erin Kelley to so I began my professional career there. I did two shows on The Gold- bring this remarkable story to the stage. enrod Showboat and got my Equity card doing Stages St. Louis’ very We sat down recently with Kelley to talk about the play, her career first production — “Dames at Sea” — in 1987. I’ll be returning to Stages and what she has learned in preparing for this role. for its 30th season later this summer in “Sister Act.” I’m a member of SAG-AFTRA. My greatest accomplishment, hands down, is my son, Tell us a little about yourself. Jackson.” “I’m originally from Tulsa, Okla., but attended grade through high school in Nashville, Ill. I come from a very medical family — I’m the continues on 18 ➤ Spring is a time for new beginnings...

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Hannibal Magazine JUNE 2016 17 You were nominated for a Theater Circle award this year. “The play was ‘The Killing of Sister George’ by Frank Marcus, a dark British comedy produced by Max and Louie Productions. I was Mercy Croft, a BBC radio personality and the assistant head of ‘talks.’ She was delicious, smart, wily. I was thrilled to work with so many fantastic women on this play: the producers, director, costume designer and an all-woman cast in complex, meaty roles. Believe me, it doesn’t happen as often as it should. I was very honored to be nominated for the award, but the real honor was earning the role and getting to sink my teeth into it.”

Mark Twain is very much identified with Hannibal and you’ll be playing someone who was close to him in real life. “I covet the opportunity and responsibility. I’ve always admired Mark Twain and knew a fair amount about him before I was offered this play. But I’ll be honest, I did not know about Katy Leary, who devoted 30 years of her life to the Clemens family. Thirty years. She was originally hired as a personal maid and seamstress for Mrs. Clemens but became so much more to the entire family — a trusted and loyal friend, confidante, companion and caregiver. Katy held Mr. and Mrs. Clemens in very high regard yet could always be herself with them, and they with her. I am excited for people to know her.”

What have you learned about the character? “She’s an unsung hero. The first thing I got my hands on was the book ‘A Lifetime with Mark Twain: the Memories of Katy Leary, for Thirty Years his Faithful and Devoted Servant,’ the source material for the play. I was immediately struck by Katy’s zest for life, courage, sense of humor, stalwartness, brutal honesty and compassion. I think play- wright Bernard Sabath has done a wonderful job of capturing her es- sence in ‘You Caught Me Dancing.’ Like most servants, Katy’s personal Erin Kelley story is not well documented, because so much of her life was about what she did for others. The Clemenses’ experiences became her own, them cope and survive. I was not surprised to confirm what I knew and she thought of them as her own family. I felt an immediate kinship about the family’s happy days and their penchant for taking a bite out with Katy and have found it a joy to jump into her skin.” of life, but I knew very little about the family’s dark days.”

I understand you play a number of different characters in I understand that you and John Contini, the director, have the play. Can you tell us a little about that? worked together before. Can you tell us a little about that? “The play is structured in such a way that when I recall memories “John and I first worked together in 2004, when we played oppo- and experiences, I “become” the other characters. However, these are site one other in a St. Louis AEA showcase production of ‘Invitation to Katy’s interpretations and recollections of people, not necessarily a a March’ by Arthur Laurents. This show was the springboard for my dead-on, historically accurate impression of them. We have all told a husband, Larry Mabrey, and I to co-found Avalon Theatre Company, personal story and imitated the people in it — I liken it to that. The a professional AEA company, which we managed for seven years. We director, John Contini, and I will work in rehearsal to shape each char- brought John on as Associate Artistic Director ... He directed me in ‘Molly acter so that each is very specific. ” Sweeney,’ ‘Agnes of God,’ and in the solo show I wrote about growing up in a Native/multicultural family, ‘Portrait of My People.’ Were there any surprises about Mark Twain or your charac- Finally, what can audiences expect from the play “You ter as you were preparing for the role? Caught Me Dancing?” “Since the beginning of time, humorists and comics have often “I think even the most diehard Twain fans will be surprised, delight- experienced sad times and tragedies in their lives. Humor is what helps ed and moved by Katy’s life and perspective of the Clemens family.” n

18 JUNE 2016 Hannibal Magazine Third annual Fiesta del Sol Hannibal festival includes craft beer, live music with goal of raising money for Rotary Club projects

Hannibal Area Homebrewers Association — HAHA Brew Club — is June 18 • 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. an integral part of the festival, organizing the home brewers compe- Central Park tition and providing samples and beer education to the public. The 2016 Fiesta del Sol in Central Park is sponsored by Odell otary Club of Hannibal will present Fiesta del Sol in Brewing Co. of Fort Collins, Colo. and brewer Brent Cordle will be Hannibal’s Central Park, 420 Broadway, 11 a.m. to 9 on hand for the competition. Eight Odell beers will be available on p.m. Saturday, June 18. tap. Tickets are available online at showclix.com/ There again will be the popular People’s Choice award, which event/FiestaHannibal2016 and at County Market goes to the favorite beer as voted upon by attendees who sample locationsR in Hannibal, Quincy, Palmyra and Canton. Tickets are $10 the various brews. The Judges’ Choice award goes to the winner as prior to the event or $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit Rotary Club selected by the Odell team. The winner will receive airfare to and of Hannibal projects. accommodations at Ft. Collins to brew his or her recipe with Odell Fiesta del Sol includes a full day of live music, food and craft brewers on their famous five-barrel pilot system. The winning home beer. Each year, a new brewery is invited to participate at the festi- brew then will be served in the tap room at Odell Brewery. Home val. The 2015 festival was sponsored by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. brewers wanting to enter the competition may contact Lennie and was attended by Mike Barrow, Sierra Nevada brewer. Barrow Rosenkrans at 573-629-7476 before June 1. led a team of judges through a competition of beers created by local Hannibal’s local brewery, Mark Twain Brewing Co., will give the and regional homebrewers. Beer styles from around the globe were winning home brewer the opportunity to brew the winning recipe represented with recipes that dated to the 15th century. locally at Mark Twain Brewing Co. Visitors to the brewery will be This year’s festival builds on a winning formula. Once again, the

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Hannibal Magazine JUNE 2016 19 able to sample this beer at MTBC later in the year. Mark Twain Brewing Co. will have four of its beers on tap at Fiesta Del Sol, including its top-selling year-round offerings and new limited-release brews. Musical entertainment includes the Bolzen Beer Band (German polka), the Way Down Wanderers (folk/Americana), Fresh Hops (funk fusion fiddle), Kent Burnside and the New Generation (blues/ rock), Frate (folk) and the Flood Brothers (blues/rock). Providing food will be the Maine Course, with chef Kevin Minnick and its Express Course truck, as well as a variety of other vendors. Doors open at 11 a.m., and live music and the home brew competition begins at noon. The event includes art and clothing exhibi- tors. Those younger than 21 must be accompanied by a guardian. Event details are on the Facebook page Fiesta del Sol in Central Park and on Twitter @FiestaHannibal. The Vision of the Rotary Club of Hannibal is to make the community and the world a better place to live by engaging in “Service Above Self ” in a way that is fun and exciting. n

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Dr. Hassan completed his undergraduate magna CONVENIENT cum laude from the University of Toledo, and completed his medical schooling from the Uni- MEDICAL CARE, versity of Toledo Medical Center. After finishing his residency in 2009, he then went on to practice WHEN YOU at the Family Health Centers in Kentucky and Mississippi. “Visiting the Hannibal community, NEED IT! I found it nice, friendly, and a quiet environment to raise my young children, far from the anxiety and problems of a big city,” For common everyday Dr. Hassan told us. He also stated, “I have joined the Hannibal Regional health needs Medical Group with great excitement because I found it an updated and well-equipped organization, with excellent supporting staff. This helped to show me my ultimate potential as a physician to have a positive impact on NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED the health of the Hannibal community in general. Through various preven- 3650 Stardust tive health care and services at Hannibal Regional Hospital, I am sure we will achieve the common goal of improved health of the Hannibal com- Hannibal, MO 63401 munity.” While practicing here at Hannibal Regional, Dr. Hassan Behniay Mon - Fri: 8am - 8pm would prefer to be referred to as Dr. Hassan to lessen confusion between Sat: 8am - 7pm him and his older brother. He will be accompanying John Greving, DO, and Sun: 11am - 6pm Kim Peters, ANP-BC, in Internal Medicine. To 573.231.0660 schedule an appointment with Dr. Hassan, call (573) 629-3400.

Sivatej Sarva, M.D., Ph.D.

“I come from a small coal mining town in south India. Resources were inadequate for the man- hannibalregionalmedicalgroup.org agement of many lung diseases like tuberculosis, COPD and lung cancer which were common in our town,” Dr. Sarva explained to us. “Many 22 JUNE 2016 Hannibal Magazine of my childhood friends became coal miners because the Hossein Behniaye, M.D. - “Dr. Behniaye” bread earners in their family were already sick and the burden of supporting their family fell on them too early. Dr. Behniaye, graduated from Because of seeing these circumstances, I’ve spent my entire medical school at the University life working towards becoming an expert in treating lung of Toledo in 2007. From there problems which are not limited to he went on to his residency at my home town but prevalent in “I’ve spent my the Toledo Hospital from 2007 communities across the world. Every entire life working - 2010. After completing his day I treat a patient and make them towards becoming residency, Dr. Behniaye, went to breathe better, I feel like I have not an expert in practice at the Southeast Mis- only made the quality of life of that treating lung sissippi Rural Health Initiative, patient better but also helped in problems.” Inc.“As a physician I have the reducing the emotional and financial - Dr. Sarva privilege, and with it enormous burden of a family. That’s why I love responsibility and challenge, of providing the best, the saf- what I do and wake up every day excited to meet patients est, the most compassionate and individualized medical and their families.” Sivatej Sarva received his Ph. D. in care for my patient,” Dr. Behniaye explained when we asked Molecular Sciences from the University of Tennessee Health him why he loves his profession. He went on to elaborate, Science Center in 2008. He then went on to participate in a “as such I could also affect the lives of my patient’s current rotating fellowship in Mycobacterial and Respiratory Infec- and future generations. Such challenges, each with varying tious Diseases in 2009 at National Jewish Health in Denver, degrees of investigation and care, provide me with a fulfill- Colorado. From there, Dr. Sarva practiced in a fellowship in ing and satisfying life as it paves the road of my contribu- Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine from 2011 - 2014. He tion to the betterment of humankind beyond and above my is board certified in Pulmonary Medicine as well as Critical lifetime.” He will be accompanying Adam Samaritoni, DO Care Medicine. He will be accompanying Dr. Pranav Parikh, and Kim Shaw, FNP-BC, in Family Practice. To schedule an M.D., in Pulmonology. To schedule an appointment with appointment with Dr. Behniaye, call (573) 629-3440. Dr. Sarva, call (573) 629-3536. WE OFFER HOPE CHRONIC PAIN?FOR PAIN RELIEF. The Pain Management Center with Hannibal Regional Medical Group, “We dedicate our work to helping oers treatments for several people control pain”. conditions including: - Luvell Glanton, MD · arthritis · back pain · neck pain · nerve pain · cancer pain · shingles

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Hannibal Magazine JUNE 2016 23 Hannibal Regional SERVICE DIRECTORY HANNIBAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CAMPUS 6000 Hospital Drive | Hannibal, MO 63401 AUDIOLOGY ...... 573-629-3301 PODIATRY ...... 573-629-3500 Linda Carleton, MS, F-AAA Edward Cline, DPM ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS CANTON/LAGRANGE CARDIOLOGY ...... 573-629-3300 PULMONARY/ FAMILY PRACTICE Pervez Alvi, MD CRITICAL CARE...... 573-629-3536 1802 Elm Street, Canton, MO Sathish Kodali, MD Pranav Parikh, MD Ph. 573-288-5360 Richard Valuck, MD Sivatej Sarva, MD, Ph.D. Michael Tentori, DO Albert Deibele III, MD Connie Dochterman, FNP-BC Kim Bernard, AGPCNP-BC UROLOGY...... 573-629-3500 Steven Cockrell, MD EXPRESS CARE ENDOCRINOLOGY ...... 573-629-3536 3650 Stardust Drive, Hannibal, MO 63401 Purvi Parikh, MD Inside Hannibal Walmart ADDITIONAL SERVICES Ph. 573-231-0660 FAMILY PRACTICE ...... 573-629-3440 Advanced Physical Sherry Masterson, FNP-BC Hossein Beniaye, MD Therapy Joint Venture ...... 573-221-8800 Jeanette Greving, FNP-BC Adam Samaritoni, DO Billing ...... 573-248-5641 Tatyana Rains, NP-C Kim Shaw, FNP-BC Caring Cup ...... 573-248-5272 MONROE CITY Sherry Masterson, FNP-BC Chris Coons FAMILY PRACTICE Jeanette Greving, FNP-BC Women’s Care Center ...... 573-248-5170 821 Business Hwy 24 East, Monroe City, MO Tatyana Rains, NP-C Emergency Room ...... 573-248-5100 Ph. 573-735-2506 Diabetes Center ...... 573-629-3382 Dale Zimmerman, DO INTERNAL MEDICINE ..573-629-3400 Dietitian ...... 573-629-3382 Karen Grawe, DNP, FNP-BC Hassan Beniay, MD - “Dr. Hassan” Hannibal Children’s Center ...... 573-406-5700 John Greving, DO Hannibal Medical PIKE MEDICAL CLINIC Kim Peters, ANP-BC Supplies Joint Venture ...... 573-221-8800 905 HWY 161, Bowling Green, MO 63334 73-324-2241 Hannibal Regional Auxiliary .....573-248-5272 Jennifer Chandler, FNP-BC OCCUPATIONAL Hannibal Regional Foundation ..573-629-3577 MEDICINE ...... 573-629-3330 Jan Onik, DO Home Health ...... 573-406-5780 Phillip Pitney, MD Imaging & Radiology ...... 573-248-5688 Sean Weaver, NP-C ...... 573-406-5730 OPHTHALMOLOGY Mammography Larry Wood, MD MRI (with CinemaVision) 211 South 3rd Street, Louisiana, MO 63353 Vision Institute Ph. 573-754-5555 175 Shinn Lane, Hannibal CT Scans Ultrasounds Jennifer Chandler, FNP-BC OPTOMETRY ...... 573-406-5730 Bone Density Jan Onik, DO Phillip Pitney, MD Marshall Munch, OD Nuclear Medicine Sean Weaver, NP-C Kent Wolber, OD Inpatient Rehabilitation ...... 573-629-3453 Vision Institute James E. Cary Cancer Center Joint Venture SHELBINA FAMILY 175 Shinn Lane, Hannibal Radiation Oncology ...... 573-406-5800 PRACTICE Judy’s Boutique ...... 573-248-5275 400 South Center St., Shelbina, MO 63468 OTOLARYNGOLOGY ....573-629-3301 Ph. 573-588-4131 Kevin Imhof, DO Jobs Hotline ...... 866-796-4880 Laboratory ...... 573-248-5322 David Ouellette, MD Lyreva Clark, NP-C PAIN MANAGEMENT ...573-629-3363 Medical Records ...... 573-248-5401 Luvell Glanton Jr., MD Orthopedics ...... 573-248-1300 Cindy Hess, NP-C Pastoral Care ...... 573-248-5277 VISION INSTITUTE Patient Portal ...... 573-248-5232 175 Shinn Lane, Hannibal, MO 573-406-5730 PEDIATRICS ...... 573-629-3440 Pediatric Therapy ...... 573-406-5777 Deborah Baumann, MD Pre-Op ...... 573-248-5270 Barbara White, DO Surgical Services ...... 573-248-1300 Sleep Lab ...... 573-248-5344 PLASTIC SURGERY ...... 573-629-3500 Speech Therapy ...... 573-406-5777 Schuyler Metlis, MD Spine Center ...... 844-474-2225 hannibalregionalmedicalgroup.org A piece titled “Mississippi River Dreaming” by artist Barry Messer.

Messer, Jae featured artists at Alliance Art Gallery

By Bella Erakko

Through June their world through his own artistic journey, today being known as Alliance Art Gallery, 112 N Main St. “Mandot: The Dot Man.” Messer seemed destined to be an artist. As his family moved arry Messer, the Alliance Art Gallery’s from Illinois to New Orleans to Seattle, art became the one con- guest artist in June, finds his deepest stant. Enlisting in the Army, he sold his first works to his buddies. inspiration in the work of Australian Later he studied art seriously, working under excellent artists, Aborigines, ancient art, and stories of including William Ivey, a recognized abstract expressionist. Native Americans. He draws a connec- Adding advertising and graphics to his repertoire, his own style tion to these cultures through his art—reminding began to emerge. In the 80s, Messer employed dots in his work us- Bus that we share the human experience regardless ing a stipple technique in pen and ink and gauche. By 1984 he had of time, place, race, or culture. his first one-man show in Seattle. Moving in 1993 to Hannibal to be closer to his wife’s grand- In 1977, he attended his first show of Aboriginal art. “The dot parents, Messer has jumped into the local art scene, busy with paintings completely blew me away,” he recalls. “The surfaces of commissions, competitions, group shows, and workshops. Today the paintings were so animated, so vibrant, I could not help but be he does digital prints as well as original paintings. affected by them. The dots, coupled with bright colors and fantastic compositions struck a deep chord.” Over time, Barry explored continues on 26 ➤

Hannibal Magazine JUNE 2016 25 Always, the dots take center stage. “They are an integral part of my work. If a painting doesn’t have dots, it seems kind of naked to me,” Messer said. Mary Jae, our featured member artist for June, always wears jewelry, especially the chunky bold kind. Not surprisingly, one day she saw a photo of a piece she liked, wondered if she could make it, hopped over to Hobby Lobby—and thus began her new career as jeweler. A member of the Alliance Art Gallery for over 11 years, she continues to expand her collections, going from the largest gems and beads to the very tiniest. Her latest intricately designed peyote seed bead bracelets and necklaces are a marvel to look at—the beads almost tinier that you can see— threaded into woven beauty. She continually opens herself to new possibilities, even in hard- ware stores. When she went to purchase some bolts and nuts, she envisioned a whole new line of metallic jewelry using the peyote stitch on small hex nuts. Thus, a truly appealing line of jewelry emerged, especially for Steampunk fans or male clientele. A necklace designed by Mary Jae It all began when fellow teachers and friends literally bought necklaces off her neck. Her passion has never diminished, and the until 8:00 p.m. A piece of Mary Jae’s jewelry will be given away in a Gallery is delighted to feature her as our 2nd Saturday member free drawing held at 6:00. This reception coincides with Hannibal’s artist this June. Second Saturday Gallery Night. n An opening reception will be held Saturday, June 11th from 5:00

26 JUNE 2016 Hannibal Magazine Inspired by Tom Sawyer The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum to present impersonator Jim Waddell

By Bella Erakko

October • 4 p.m. Thursdays -Sundays Mark Twain Boyhood Home, 120 N. Main St.

Mark Twain impersonator Jim Waddell returns to the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum this summer with a performance focusing on incidents Mark Twain recounted in his articles and stories that led to the book, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” Waddell recounts Twain’s 1870 letter to Will Bowen, Benny Farthing’s cave adventure story and notes from Twain’s autobiography, and he will present Twain’s “A Boy’s Manuscript” during the one-hour program. The Inspiration of Tom Sawyer will give visitors to the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum the background leading to Tom Sawyer through Waddell’s dramatic presentation as Mark Twain. Performances will be 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, through October in the Mark Twain Mu- seum Gallery Auditorium at 120 N. Main, Hannibal. There is no charge for the presentation. Financial assistance to support Waddell’s presentation has been provided by the Missouri Hu- manities Council and the Missouri Arts Council. n

Hannibal Magazine JUNE 2016 27 21 years and counting

By Robin Doyle

Friday, June 10 • 8:00 pm in Huckleberry Park

Before the movie, Kirsten Alvey-Mudd, of Missouri Bat Census, will give a presentation on bats discovered in Sodalis Nature Preserve. SPONSORED BY: HANNIBAL PARKS & RECREATION

28 JUNE 2016 Hannibal Magazine Hannibal Cannibal kicks off July 2 July 2 • Race at 7 a.m., Fun run at 9 a.m. nibal Regional Medical Group or the Foundation’s offices. Register Downtown Hannibal before June 20 for $25. Proceeds from the race will benefit Hannibal Regional Founda- aturday, July 2, will mark the 21st running of the Han- tion’s Back to BETTER Campaign, which is raising funds to assist nibal Cannibal. in offering Inpatient Rehabilitation Services at Hannibal Regional. Are you ready, or will it “eat you up?” The introduction of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services to our com- For the fourth year in a row, Advance Physical munity is an important service in meeting all of the health needs Therapy will serve as the official sponsor of the race. of the community, and helping patients get back to better after an AsS in the past, there will be a 5/10/15k run, a 5k walk and a Fun illness or injury. Run for children 10 years old and younger. The race will begin at 7 For more information on the Hannibal Cannibal visit our a.m. with the Fun Run following the race at 9 a.m. Those register- website hannibalcannibal.com or contact Hannibal Regional ing for the Cannibal will receive a performance tee, cinch-sack Foundation at 573-629-3577. To stay updated on the latest news race bag and a custom finisher’s medal. Registration is open, and on the Cannibal, find us on Facebook under Hannibal Cannibal, you may register online at hannibalcannibal.com or pick up a on Twitter @CannibalRace and on Instagram at Hannibal_can- form at the concierge desks at Hannibal Regional Hospital, Han- nibal_race. n

Hannibal Youth Tri-State Jr. Wrestling Fundraiser Golf Tournament Saturday, June 4 Monday, June 13 9:00am shotgun 8:00am

Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Wilson Family Foundation Golf Outing Saturday, June 25 Wednesday, June 8 9:00am shotgun 7:30am & 1:30pm shotguns

Payson Athletic Club Sunday, June 12 Start time TBA Every Monday Night - 2 person scramble, 5:30pm $1.50 Beers & $1.00 Hot Dogs

Hannibal Magazine JUNE 2016 29 Tom and Becky cruise set June 14 June 14 Mark Twain Boyhood Home, 120 N Main St.

Tickets are available for the Tickets are $40 for adults and annual Tom and Becky Benefit $20 for children ages 5 to 12. There Dinner Cruise aboard the Mark is no charge for children younger Twain Riverboat, which will than 5. Tickets are available from cruise the Mississippi River the any of the 2016-17 Tom and Becky evening of Tuesday, June 14. finalists — Mason Latta, Miles Hosted by the 2016-17 Tom McIntyre, Spencer Street, Tristen and Becky Goodwill Ambas- Terrill, Drew Tweedy, Cami Bross, sadors, the annual event raises Sydney Hart, Ellie Locke, Morgan funds to support the Tom and Roth and Baylee Zeiger. Becky Program, and gives people For more information on the an opportunity to meet Hanni- cruise and the Tom and Becky bal’s current, past and incoming Program, contact Melissa Cum- Tom and Becky Ambassadors mins at the Mark Twain Boyhood while cruising the Mississippi and Home and Museum, 573-221- enjoying stories, entertainment 9010, ext. 404. n and food.

30 JUNE 2016 Hannibal Magazine Cruis’n the Mississippi Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum hosting week-long cruise By Melissa Cummins

Hankins, known for his impersonation of Samuel Clemens, aka July 31-aug. 8 Mark Twain. St. Paul, Minn., to St. Louis After an overnight stay in St. Paul, the ship will visit the ports of Red Wing, Minn.; LaCrosse, Dubuque, the Quad Cities and Burl- The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum is hosting a ington, Iowa; and Hannibal before disembarking at Alton, Ill. cruise on the Upper Mississippi River on the river’s largest steam- Participants with the group will receive a substantial discount boats. on regular rate. Reservations are underway. The cruise includes a Henry Sweets, the museum’s executive director, and Cindy pre-night hotel stay in St. Paul, complimentary tours daily, wine Lovell, executive director of the Mark Twain House, will host the and beer with dinner, nightly entertainment, two dining venues trip — July 31 through Aug. 8 from St. Paul, Minn., to St. Louis. offering three meals, snacks and drinks offered 24 hours, and Included on the cruise are performances of music and dance, transfer to the American Queen for embarkation. meals and snacks and, of course, river views. More information is available by calling the museum at 573- On-board talks about Twain will be presented by Sweets and 221-9010 or by contacting Charlene Corris, travel agent, at 866- Cindy Lovell, and An Evening with Mark Twain is offered by Lewis 656-4440. n

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www.luthermanorhannibal.com Hannibal Magazine JUNE 2016 31 Walk to benefit cancer research By Erin Hedges

impact pancreatic cancer is having on Hannibal residents who are Oct. 22 • 8 a.m. battling this disease. Riverview Park More than 53,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic Lace up your running shoes and join us for The Lustgarten cancer this year, including nearly 1,100 across Missouri. There are no Foundation’s inaugural Hannibal Pancreatic Cancer Research early detection tests, no effective long-term treatments, and, unless Walk Saturday, Oct. 22. The walk celebrates progress being made the cancer is surgically removed in its earliest stages, no cure. The toward a cure for pancreatic cancer, and 100 percent of every dol- overall five-year survival rate is 8 percent. The Lustgarten Founda- lar donated to the foundation goes directly to pancreatic cancer tion, based in Bethpage, N.Y., is working to change the statistics by research. advancing the scientific and medical research related to the diagno- Hannibal resident Erin Hedges is organizing this event to sis, treatment, prevention and cure of pancreatic cancer. honor the life and legacy of her grandfather, Albert Barnard, who The Lustgarten Foundation since 1998 has provided more than passed away in 2014 after a four-month battle with pancreatic $110 million toward research studies. cancer. After participating in a walk in St. Charles, Erin decided to Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the walk starts at 9 a.m. at organize an event in Hannibal, her hometown, to bring attention Riverview Park. For more information and to register, visitlustgar- to pancreatic cancer, the urgent need for research funding and the ten.org or call 866.789.1000. n

Big Dirt Dig

Saturday, June 11 • 9:30 - 11:30 am in front of the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center 301 Warren Barrett Drive Youngsters may bring small shovels, buckets, toy trucks or loaders to play with in the dirt.

SPONSORED BY: HANNIBAL PARKS & RECREATION AND PARENTS AS TEACHERS

32 JUNE 2016 Hannibal Magazine Pickleball league ends season with tournament Above: Bronson Shaver and Andrew Shores; below: Emily Frank and Adrienne Long

The spring pickleball league ended with a single-elimination tournament. The winners in the competitive division were Bronson Shaver and Andrew Shores; second place was Jake Buckman and John Brokes. The winners in the leisure division were Emily Frank and Adri- enne Long, with second place awarded to Carol and Ted Fix. There were 24 teams in the league. n

Highway 61 South of Hannibal at Ocean Wave Lane Wednesday, June 29, 2016 • 7PM

A concert of Gospel Music by the Crimson Gold Quartet from Ironton, Missouri, starts the evening’s festivities. This group has performed at many Midwestern locations including Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. You will want to hear the excellent harmonies of their voices and be inspired by the messages in their songs. A homemade ice cream social follows the concert, giving time for fellowship together while enjoying a cool treat.

To complete this celebration of our nation’s birthday, the evening ends with a fantastic FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT 9:00PM on the Arch UMC grounds. COME JOIN IN FOR THE MUSIC, ICE CREAM & FIREWORKS!!

Hannibal Magazine JUNE 2016 33 300-mile bike ride to end in Hannibal Music-filled Bike Across Missouri will have about 1,000 bikers By Alyse Thompson

June 12-17 U.S. 36

Organizers of an annual 300-mile, music-filled bicycle ride across Northern Missouri said they’ve changed the route this year and added a riding day to improve the experience for cyclists. Missouri Life Magazine and Columbia, Mo.-based Off Track Events have joined forces again for the second Big Bicycle Across Missouri ride, which will take an estimated 1,000 bikers between St. Joseph and Hannibal from Sunday, June 12, to Friday, June 17. Overnight stops in Hamilton, Chillicothe, Brookfield, Macon and Shelbina are scheduled. Greg Wood, Missouri Life publisher, said developers folded a sixth day into the trip so daily treks average 50 miles, which is less strenuous than the 60-mile daily totals cyclists logged last year. The route follows U.S. 36, offering more consistent elevations than the 2015 route that took bikers from Rock Port to Canton. Modeled after the weeklong Register’s Annual Great Bicycle “It’s a little less hilly,” Wood said of this year’s course. “There are Ride Across Iowa, Wood said Big BAM gives cyclists a chance to some stretches that are flat for quite a while.” see parts of the Show-Me State they otherwise might not. “It’s a great way to experience what we have in Missouri,” he said. Plan Your Next Event But cycling is only half the event. More than 20 bands will With Us. perform in host communities along the way, giving the evenings a music festival feel. Craft beer and food also will add to the atmosphere. Mike Denehy, of Off Track Events, said incorporating entertainment into the ride makes sense because cyclists often look for social opportunities during their journey across the state. “Bikers are definitely a social group of people,” he said. Riders will celebrate completion of the 300-mile trip with a bash in Hannibal. A public concert will take place downtown. Wood said Hannibal’s dining options, attractions and “iconic” status make it an ideal location for wrapping up Big BAM. “It’s a great place to go for any reason,” Wood said. “This just adds to it.” The Historic Hannibal Marketing Council is handling arrange- Call now to book your 2016 Event (Wedding, Reunion, Meeting, Baby Shower and More) ments locally. Mike O’Cheltree, council treasurer, said the group Pool party package includes access to our indoor pool as and other community leaders hope to show that Hannibal can put well as the Coral Room that seats up to 40 people for up to 5 hours. Outside food and drink is allowed. on large-scale events for state and national organizations. For banquet inquiries, call 573-221-4000 “When they get here, I think they’ve going to find we have a between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday–Friday. pretty viable little town,” O’Cheltree said, adding that he hopes cy- Stacey Landis - Banquet/Office Manager clists will take time to see what Hannibal has to offer — and return 573-221-4000 for other events and festivals. Tamara Reed - Marketing & Sales “We’re hoping it’s going to be a good economic thing, a tourism 573-221-4001 x506 thing and a remembrance thing,” O’Cheltree said. n 120 Lindsey Dr. • Hwy 36 • Hannibal, MO

34 JUNE 2016 Hannibal Magazine EXHIBITS Hannibal ERIC MCNEIL May 20 – June 18 Pen & ink Aquanaut Brewing Company label art ELEMENTS Invitational Exhibit Arts Jeanne Scott, Pottery - Becky Butler, Pottery - Brenda Beck Fisher, Watercolor - Jim Topic, Glass Blowing

ELEMENTS Open Exhibit: Earth, Wind, Fire, Here’s How to Enter MONOCHROMATIC and Drawing for a piece of artwork at 7pm Water THE PHOTOGRAPHY CHANNEL: Anyone interested in submitted pieces for the ARTY PARTY THE PHOTOGRAPHY CHANNEL: Landscapes Monochromatic open exhibit or submit flower photos for the The Photography Channel should FRIENDS. FUN. SPIRITS. go to the Gallery page at hannibalarts.com ALL IN THE FAMILY for exhibit details, artist registration form and No painting experience required! artwork labels. June 24 – August 6 Arty Party programs are for those looking to have a fun time while creating art. Mary Ann Brinkley, Painting - Art McConnell, SECOND SATURDAY GALLERY Photography It’s simple! We provide the art supplies and a NIGHT professional artist to lead you. The late Arvids Danielson, Oils - Peter Danielsons, Stained Glass - Jane Danielsons, Saturday, June 11, 5-8pm $25 for HAC members/$35 for non-members Watercolor - Elizabeth Danielsons, Mixed Media Hannibal Alliance Art Gallery, 112 North Main Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. MONOCHROMATIC Open Exhibit Drawing for a piece of artwork at 6pm High risk of selling out. THE PHOTOGRAPHY CHANNEL: Flowers Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main Reservations: 573-221-6545 or reservations@ OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, June 24 – hannibalarts.com 5-7pm Drawing for a piece of artwork at 6:30pm Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S Main St n Honorary Hosts: H.E.R.S. Investment Club Gallery 310, 310 North Main Levering Regional Health Care Center 1734 Market Street, Hannibal 573-221-2930

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Hannibal Magazine MONTH YEAR 35 Hannibal Parks & Recreation Events www.hannibalparks.org receive free admission. Upcoming events June 5: Twain on Main Day: Anyone who participated in the treasure hunt at Twain on Main festival admitted free Hannibal Aquatic Center June 12: Big Dig Day: Anyone who participates in Big Dig Day at Open noon to 6 p.m. every day Admiral Coontz Recreation Center June 11 admitted free 2016 Swim lessons June 19: Father’s Day: Father’s admission is free when purchasing Minimum age of 4, $40 per person, 24 slots available in each regular-price admission for child session June 26: American Kids Day: Those wearing red, white and blue Session 1: June; registration deadline June 10; lessons 6:10 to 6:50 admitted free p.m. June 13 through 23 (Monday through Thursday) Session 2: July morning; registration deadline July 8; 11 to 11:40 Hannibal Central Park Farmers Market a.m. July 11 through 21 (Monday through Thursday) Session 3: July evening; registration deadline July 8; 6:10 to 6:50 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays in Central Park p.m. July 11 through 21 (Monday through Thursday) With fresh, locally grown produce and handmade goods. For informa- Register at Parks & Recreation, 320 Broadway, or by calling 573-221- tion, contact Diane Speed, 573-629-7487, or email info@HCPFM. 0154. com.

Sunday Funday for Hannibal Aquatic Center Babies and Books,

May 29: Honor Roll Day: Students going into fourth grade through 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 2, at Central Park high school must bring report card showing B average or better and Stories and activities up to 2 years of age; free board book for first 40 children; co-sponsored by Hannibal Free Public Library and Families and Communities Together.

Smile-A-Mile Buddy Walk

9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 4, at Nipper Park Event to raise community awareness about Down syndrome, sponsored by Marion County Services for the Developmentally Disabled and National Down Syndrome Society; register to walk or participate as a vendor or sponsor. More information is available atmcsddsam- walk.blogspot.com

Movies in the Park

8 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Huckleberry Park “Hotel Transylvania 2,” Kirsten Alvey-Mudd of Missouri Bat Census will give presentation of bats she discovered in Sodalis Nature Pre- serve and will have live baby bats.

Big Dirt Dig

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11 In front of Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, 301 Warren Barrett Drive; sponsored by Hannibal Parks & Recreation and Parents as Teachers; youngsters may bring shovels, buckets, toy trucks or loaders to play in the dirt

36 JUNE 2016 Hannibal Magazine Hannibal Parks & Recreation Events Hannibal Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park Scavenger Hunts Open noon to dark every day Free scavenger hunts at Central Park, Nipper Park, Mark Twain Memorial Weather permitting; must wear helmets, which are available for Lighthouse Trail and Huckleberry Park; prizes from Big Muddy B-B-Q, rental; users younger than 18 must have a waiver signed by parent Chocolaterie Stam, Paddlewheel Popcorn and Logue’s Restaurant; clues at or guardian. The park is for roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, HPR office at City Hall, 320 Broadway; and HVCB office, 505 N Third St. bicycles and scooters Disc Golf Sodalis Nature Preserve walking trail Huckleberry Park 18-hole course is open during daytime hours; discs The paved walking path at Hannibal’s newest park has been measured are for sale at Ramp Park but Frisbees can be used just as easily at about 2 miles; the 185-acre park property, given to the city to preserve endangered bats, and is now Hannibal’s second-largest park. Dog Park Access to the preserve is available off Ely Street, south of the Dempsey Dog Park and Bear Creek, 800 Ely. A trailhead and parking lot will be The Dempsey Dog at Sixth and Ely has separate areas for small and constructed there, connecting it to the Bear Creek Trail ending at Ely large dogs; open every day from dawn to dusk Street. Only non-motorized recreational activity is allowed, such as hik- ing, running and biking. A trail map is available at hannibalparks.org Shelter rentals

Senior Adult Dances Park shelter rentals are available in Kiwanis Park, Riverview Park, Huck- leberry Park, Central Park, Glascock’s Landing and Y Men’s Pavilion; Noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center- shelters without electricity are $15 for 6 hours or $20 for all day, and With music provided by Uptown Strings shelters with electricity are $20 for 6 hours or $30 for all day n MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION Toddler Tuesdays

9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center Each adult is allowed to bring no more than four children and must sign in with the attendant

Summer Sand Volleyball Leagues

Sand volleyball courts on Mo. 79 available for play unless rented

Indoor Walking

Admiral Coontz Recreation Center is open for walkers; 12 laps equal 1 mile

Admiral Coontz Recreation Center Stay in touch with 7:30 a.m. t 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 6 through Sept. 6 Basketball, pickleball, games, puzzles, sports with equipment avail- nature happenings. able for use

Play Without Boundaries Sensory Room To receive emails or texts, sign up at Games, puzzles and Imagination Playground blocks for all-inclusive in- mdc.mo.gov/govdelivery door play for adults and children at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center mdc.mo.gov

Hannibal Magazine JUNE 2016 37 Stay in touch_Hannibal Mag_3x5.indd 1 events not to missBest Bets July Norwoods Golf Course is hosting a number of events in June Happy Hours, Specials & Deals (See Page 29). Full Service Roofing is offering special spring pricing (See Page Enjoy special offers on pizza and Pepsi from Cassano’s (See 30). Page 4). Clippers N Cues offers haircuts and hot towel shaves Tuesday The city of Troy, Missouri is hosting a number of events through- through Saturday (See Page 32). out the summer (See Page 5). Arch United Methodist Church presents a Patriotic Family Night The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum is hosting its 10th on Wednesday, June 29th (See Page 33). season of free outdoor concerts with Music Under the Stars starting Enjoy $1 off any sandwich, wrap, or salad from Java Jive (See June 2nd (See Page 7). Page 33). The city of New London is hosting New London Park Days June Haunted Hannibal offers nightly ghost tours (See Page 35). 3-4 (See Page 8). Cave Hollow West Winery is hosting a number of events in June The Rotary Club of Hannibal is hosting Fiesta del Sol on June (See Page 36). 18th (See Page 9). Y101 Radio is hosting a giveaway for a trip to Jamaica (See Page HNB Bank is conducting a photography contest (See Page 14). 42). The Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Riverside Spa is hosting a Kybella demonstration event June 9 Big Dirt Dig on June 11 (See Page 28) and Summer Movies in the (See inside back cover). Park June 10 (See Page 32).

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3838 MONTHJuly 2015 YEAR Hannibal Hannibal Magazine Magazine LOCAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS Friday, ages 3 to 12. Information: 573-221-0586. June Barry Messer and Mary Jae exhibits at Alliance Art Gallery. Opening reception set for 5-8 p.m. June 11, 112 N. Main. A piece of Mary June-July Jae’s jewelry will be given away during a free drawing at 6 p.m. www. allianceartgallery.com. 573-221-2275.

June 4-18 ONGOING EVENTS “You Caught Me Dancing” at Bluff City Theater. More information: www. Through August bluffcitytheater.com. Tickets: www.eventshannibal.com or 573-719-3226. Hannibal Cavemen baseball, Clemens Field. Schedule: cavemenbaseball. June 24-Aug. 6 com or 573-221-1010. All in the Family - Mary Ann Brinkley, painting; Art McConnell, Thursdays-Sundays through October photography; the late Arvids Danielson, oils; Peter Danielsons, stained glass; Jane Danielsons, watercolor; Elizabeth Danielsons, mixed media. 4 p.m.: Mark Twain impersonator Jim Waddell will perform “The Also Monochromatic exhibit and The Photography Channel, flowers. Inspiration of Tom Sawyer” in the Mark Twain Museum Gallery Opening reception 5-7 p.m. June 24. Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Auditorium, 120 N. Main, Hannibal. No charge. 573-221-9010. 573-221-6545.

Through June 18 Eric McNeil, pen and ink Aquanaut Brewing Company label art; Elements LOCAL EVENTS Invitational Exhibit featuring Jeanne Scott, Becky Butler, Brenda Beck Fisher and Jim Topic; The Photography Channel, landscapes. Hannibal Thursday, June 2 Arts Council, 105 S. Main. 573-221-6545. 7-9 p.m.: Music Under the Stars. Free outdoor concert in front of Mark Twain’s Boyhood Home. Food and drinks available for purchase. Through Aug. 12 Summer Day Camp, YMCA of Hannibal. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through continues on 40 ➤

Bike show makes return

June 18 • 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hannibal Y Men’s Pavillion

The second annual Lone Wolf Bike Show will be Saturday, June 18, at Hannibal’s Y Men’s Pavilion. The free event is family friendly, and people are invited to vote for a favorite motorcycle. On hand will be Great River Harley David- son with its Jumpstart, which allows people to try out a motorcycle and have the feel of a ride. Those who wish to enter a motorcycle may do so 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., at which time judging will begin with awards to be announced at 2:30 p.m.; there will be first, second and third place trophies per classification. Classes added this year include trikes, custom, bagger, cruiser and sport bike. Trophies also will be awarded to motorcycles in the following categories: people’s choice, Tom and Becky’s choice, farthest traveled and ugliest bike. Among the activities will be a 50/50 drawing, t-shirts, refresh- ments, raffles and entertainment by Rock and Roll Revival. Proceeds will benefit local charities including Avenues, Buddy Packs, Loaves and Fishes, Toys for Tots and Children for Foster. Those wishing to pre-register may mail registration and $10 to B&B Cut and Style, 516 Broadway, Hannibal, MO 63401, with checks payable to Lone Wolf No Club. More information is available at visithannibal.com or the Facebook event page, 2016 Lone Wolf Bike Show or by contacting Cindy or Mark at cindy.benjamin@ yahoo.com or [email protected]. n Hannibal Magazine JUNE 2016 39 Friday, June 3 calling 573-629-3577 or visiting hrhf.org 7 p.m.: Relay for Life of Marion County, Historic Downtown Hannibal. Thursday, June 9 Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4 7-9 p.m.: Music Under the Stars. Free outdoor concert in front of Mark Twain’s Boyhood Home. Food and drinks available for purchase. Hannibal Regional Auxiliary Garage Sale. Noon to 6 p.m. June 3 and 8 a.m. to noon June 4. Shinn Lane Large Training Room, 175 Shinn Lane, Hannibal. Funds raised will help fulfill the auxiliary’s pledge to the James Friday, June 10 E. Cary Cancer Center linear accelerator. Information: 573-248-5272. 5-7 p.m.: Down by the River, Y-Men’s Pavilion on Hill Street. Relax and unwind with a live band, cold drinks and a good time sponsored by the New London Park Days, historic Ralls County Courthouse square. www. Y-Men’s Club. Benefits the Hannibal YMCA. newlondonparkdays.org. 8 p.m.: Movies in the Park, Hotel Transylvania. Kristen Alvey-Mudd, Saturday, June 4 director of the Missouri Bat Census, will give a presentation of bats she discovered in Sodalis Nature Preserve. She will have live baby bats to 5:30 to 9 p.m.: Knights of Columbus of Hannibal is hosting a ribfest at show. Bring a blanket to sit on. the K of C grounds. Judging will be at 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat ribs and sides will be $10. A portion of the proceeds will go to support Bob Willett Memorial Scholarship. Saturday, June 11 Monroe City Knights of Columbus is sponsoring the Annual Mosswood Tuesday, June 7 5k Run/Walk at Mosswood Meadows Golf Course in Monroe City, Mo. Proceeds will benefit Knights of Columbus Charities. 5:35 p.m.: Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic’s Night at the Ballpark. Hannibal Cavemen vs. Quincy Gems. Gates open at 5:35. Arrive early for 4 p.m.: Cathy Mack benefit, Eagles Lodge in Canton, Mo. Food, auction, autographs from various sports celebrities. Information: 573-629-3577. 50/50, gun raffle and entertainment by Mike Michelson, “The Piano Man,” from Jefferson City. 217-779-0370 for gun raffle tickets. Wednesday, June 8 5-8 p.m.: Second Saturday Gallery Night: Hannibal Alliance Art Gallery, Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation hosts the seventh annual 112 N. Main; Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main; Gallery 310, 310 N. Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic at Norwoods Golf Club. Hannibal Main. Regional Hospital Foundation is excited to announce Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network as the Golf Classic Official Sponsor. Golf teams will have the opportunity to play with a Missouri Sports Hall Sunday-Friday, June 12-17 of Fame celebrity during the tournament. Event proceeds benefit the Big B.A.M. (Bicycle Across Missouri). Bicyclists from all over embark on foundation’s Back to BETTER campaign. More information is available by a 6 night ride across the state of Missouri, starting in St. Joseph and ending in Hannibal. Big BAM brings with it a full concert every night, add in some of Missouri’s best craft beers and fantastic food and you’ve got quite the party. Information: BigBamRide.com.

Tuesday, June 14 Tom and Becky Benefit Dinner Cruise aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat. The cruise raises money to support the Tom and Becky program. More information: 573-221-9010, ext. 404.

Thursday, June 16 7-9 p.m.: Music Under the Stars. Free outdoor concert in front of Mark Twain’s Boyhood Home. Food and drinks available for purchase.

Saturday, June 18 8 a.m.: Color in Motion 5K fun run/walk, Riverview Park, Hannibal. Free.

8 a.m.: Juneteenth Celebration, downtown Hannibal. Celebrate African American Emancipation Day with food, entertainment and family. Free.

Lone Wolf Bike Show at Y-Men’s Pavilion on Hill Street. Registration 8 to 10 a.m., when judging begins. Awards at 2:30 p.m. Music by Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival. More information is available by calling 573-795-6335 or 573-221-4608.

11 a.m.-9 p.m.: Fiesta del Sol, Central Park, Hannibal. Full day of live music, food and craft beer. Proceeds fund Rotary Club of Hannibal projects. More info on Facebook page, Fiesta del Sol in Central Park, and on Twitter @FiestaHannibal. Tickets: www.showclix.com/event/ FiestaHannibal2016.

Tuesday, June 21 7 a.m.-4 p.m.: Scrubs and Beyond, Hannibal Regional Hospital Mall Area. Hosted by Hannibal Regional Auxiliary. Features great selection of accessories and shoes, including Dansko. A portion of proceeds will

40 JUNE 2016 Hannibal Magazine benefit Hannibal Regional Auxiliary to help fulfill their pledge to the James E. Cary Cancer Center linear accelerator. Information: 573-248- 5272. ONGOING EVENTS Through August Thursday, June 23 Quincy Gems baseball, QU Stadium, 18th & Sycamore. Schedule: 7-9 p.m.: Music Under the Stars. Free outdoor concert in front of Mark Twain’s Boyhood Home. Food and drinks available for purchase. quincygems.com.

Friday, June 24 7:30-9:30 p.m.: Bluff City Theater’s “Alice in Wonderland.” 212 REGIONAL EVENTS Broadway. Tickets: BluffCityTheater.com or 573-719-3226. Friday, June 3 to Sunday, June 5 Saturday, June 25 Fishing for Freedom, fishing tournament for veterans, Quincy riverfront. Information: fishingforfreedomquincy.org. 2-4 p.m.: Bluff City Theater’s “Alice in Wonderland.” 212 Broadway. Tickets: BluffCityTheater.com or 573-719-3226. Saturday June 4, and Sunday, June 5 Lincoln days Civil War re-enactment. Lake Pittsfield. Information: Wednesday, June 29 pikelincoln.com. 7 p.m.: Patriotic Family Night at Arch United Methodist Church, U.S. 61 south of Hannibal at Ocean Wave Lane. A concert of gospel music Sunday, June 5 by Crimson Gold Quartet from Ironton, Mo., will start be followed by a 11 a.m.: Joyful Sound concert and taco bar fundraiser, Mt. Olivet United homemade ice cream social. Fireworks at 9 p.m. will end the evening. Methodist Church, 6600 Hwy. 6, Taylor, Mo. Thursday, June 30 Thursday, June 9 to Sunday, June 12 7-9 p.m.: Music Under the Stars. Free outdoor concert in front of Mark “The Halloween Trilogy,” Quincy Community Theatre. Information: qct. Twain’s Boyhood Home. Food and drinks available for purchase. org.

Friday, July 1, to Monday, July 4 Friday, June 10 61st annual Tom Sawyer Days: www.visithannibal.com/events-festivals or 573-795-6233. continues on 42 ➤ Saturday, July 2 7 a.m.: 21st annual Hannibal Cannibal, downtown Hannibal. 5K/10K/15K runs begin at 7. 5K walk begins at 7:05. Proceeds benefit Hannibal Regional Foundation’s Back to Better campaign. For information or to register: hannibalcannibal.com or 573-629-3577.

9 a.m.: Fun Run for children 10 and under, downtown Hannibal. Benefits Hannibal Children’s Center. Information: hannibalcannibal.com or 573- 629-3577.

Miss Hannibal Scholarship Pageant is hosting its annual baby contest and Little Miss Hannibal and Little Mr. Hannibal pageant as part of Tom Sawyer Days. The contest will be at Hannibal Middle School. For information, contact Barbara Stewart, director, at 673-221-5414 or [email protected].

July 4 8:15-9 p.m.: Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.

Saturday, July 16 7 p.m.: 4th Annual Missouri vs. Illinois All-Star Baseball Game at Clemens Field. Admission at the gate will be $8 with those ages 5 and younger admitted free; gates open at 6 p.m. Rain date is July 17.

For Hannibal Free Public Library Events, visit hannibal.lib.mo.us For Hannibal Parks & Recreation calendar, see Page 36-37.

Hannibal Magazine JUNE 2016 41 5:30-9:30 p.m.: Blues in the District, Washington Park, Quincy. Midsummers Arts Faire. Washington Park, Quincy, IL. artsfaire.org

Saturday June 11 Saturday, June 25 9 a.m.: Fourth annual Mississippi Mud Mania. A 5K mud run, Driftwoods 7:30 a.m.: 15th annual Raider Challenge 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, U13 Campgrounds, 2300 Bonansinga Drive, Quincy. Contact Kristen Kretzer Mile, Quincy Notre Dame, 1400 S. 11th. 217-222-9622 for information. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Quincy Preserves Behind the Garden Gate Tour. 4 p.m.: St. Francis Parish Picnic Cornhole Tournament, St. Francis Information: quincypreserves.org. Parish Grounds, 1720 College Ave., Quincy, Ill. 7-9:30 p.m.: Dark River Derby Coalition roller derby match, Scotties Fun Sunday, June 12 Spot, 8000 Broadway, Quincy.

1 p.m.: Throwing Toward the Dream cornhole tournament, Bethel Friday, July 1 Assembly of God, 839 S. 12th, Quincy, Ill. 217-242-8721. 7 p.m.: Members, Guild and Permanent Collection Opening Reception, Friday, June 17 Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey. quincyartcenter.org.

6-11 p.m.: St. Jude Children’s Hospital Fundraiser with live music by Friday, July 8 Raised on Radio, Spirit Knob Winery, Ursa. 5:30-9:30 p.m.: Blues in the District, Washington Park, Quincy. Sunday, June 19 Thursday, July 21-Sunday, July 24 and Thursday, July 28-Sun- 7 a.m.: Annual EAA Father’s Day Flight Breakfast, Quincy Regional Airport. Pancakes, sausage and a heaping helping of airplanes of all day, July 31 types. Rain or shine. http://eaa488.org or [email protected]. “Sister Act,” Quincy Community Theatre. www.1qct.org. 217-222-3209. Noon-3:30 p.m.: Father’s Day Car Show, All America Park, Quincy. Friday, July 22 Friday, June 24 5:30-9:30 p.m.: Blues in the District, Washington Park, Quincy. 5:30-9:30 p.m.: Blues in the District, Washington Park, Quincy. Saturday, July 23 Friday-Sunday, June 24-26 7-9:30 p.m.: Dark River Derby Coalition roller derby match, Scotties Fun Spot, 8000 Broadway, Quincy. n

42 JUNE 2016 Hannibal Magazine Getting ready for summer By Megan Duncan

ummer is here, and I am not bikini ready. I am against. Then again, I certainly find joy at the bottom of a buttery barely zip-up-my-pants-without-passing-out tub of popcorn and a large Mountain Dew, and so I wonder where ready. the happy medium is. So, after months of deliberating, usually Then it strikes me that happiness shouldn’t depend on my over ice cream because it helps me think, I have weight at all. Happiness is meant to come from a deeper place of realized my battle with weight might not be my satisfaction where confidence stems from my value as a human fault. Those Food Network people who air ex- being. plicit content are definitely part of a conspiracy As a wife, mother of two boys, and an almost 40-year-old wom- to sabotage my diet efforts. an who questions her choices every day about every single thing, I mean, here I am, innocently flipping through channels and perhaps I need to give myself permission to not be bikini ready — or Ssuddenly people are doing inappropriate — absolutely sinful — their definition of that at least. things with chocolate and butter right on national televi- All these years I have placed the scale on a pedestal and sacri- sion. One thing leads to the next and I find ficed my peace of mind to it as I stepped on and anxiously awaited myself on the couch tearing its number to analyze my worth. Five pounds down — success! off the wrappers and devouring Three pounds up — failure. I am either up or down, both on the Twinkies. scale and in my self-esteem. Yet the same industry wants Oh, and sorrows are so easily drowned in fudge ripple. It’s a vi- me bikini ready by March; talk about cious cycle, I tell you. expectations. So, I think I am going to chuck the idea of having a society- The fight for self-control in this defined perfect body, and go for the idea of having a healthy one atmosphere of jelly-filled, sauce-covered, instead. I can certainly claim no expertise in the field of weight loss delicious desire is hard to keep in check, (years of evidence and various pants sizes seem to indicate the op- and, like a child of dysfunction, my posite), but for me, happiness means taking control of my daily weight is always caught in the choices without a scale- driven focus. middle. In my closet are the bit- I understand that being overweight and not exercising tersweet ruins of a once healthy cause major health problems, like heart disease for one, marriage between food and and certain foods will escalate that. So, in this, I can willpower — that’s right, skinny regulate my food intake, learn better exercise habits jeans hang as a solemn reminder of — which don’t include Googling how many calo- days filled with calorie counting ries necessary to burn a supersized Big Mac and better choices. meal — and realize good choices will lead to Was there a time I was better health. truly happy with one slice So this summer for me, bikini-ready of pizza and a salad with means being healthier and probably wear- dressing on the side? I think ing one of those little skirted swimsuits I might have been happier with some extra support on top, and I then than now, where splurges of pleasure come might just let myself feel beautiful. n between consistent disappointments for failing to fight the temptations I once stood strong

Hannibal Magazine JUNE 2016 43 Gone Fishin’ By Hick Finn here are few things than can gener- and Pop proclaimed a good one was about to take my bait. What I ate a smile faster than my recollec- wouldn’t give to have one more summer fishing trip with them. tion of summer post-supper Missis- I sat there as my parents watched my pole intently, until they sippi River fishing trips with my Pop started catching fish of their own and became absorbed in their and Mom. They liked to decompress own fish. I decided to explore the riverbank a bit. I found the rem- after supper by fishing for carp. I nants of an old trotline. I salvaged about 50 feet of the 500-lb. test think Pop relaxed from work, and main line. I rummaged through our fishing bag and found a huge Mom needed a break from chasing single hook. I tied it on and made a giant dough-ball bait about the me all over the county. size of a golf ball. I knew I was being ridiculous, but I didn’t care. I Pop was a fantastic fisherman. tied a flat rock to the line for a weight and tossed it into the river. Catfish were his known specialty. Catching giant carp was his pas- I tied the contraption to Mom’s aluminum lawn chair with a few sion. He spent countless hours re-engineering fishing poles and granny knots and placed a 25-lb. rock in her chair. When the fish spooling them with 100-lb. test tent-sewing line. Still, he continued were biting, my parents never had time to sit much. I did notice the toT break lines and snap heavy fishing poles in his battles with river dirty looks I got from my parents when the rock I had tied on the carp. Pound for pound, they are some of the strongest fish in the line impacted the water. My mom asked me if I was trying to scare freshwater river system. the fish away. If I did frighten the fish, it was never for very long. We went on our usual expedition one summer night after sup- I returned to my chair and reeled my line in. Pop commented per. We set up our aluminum lawn chairs and began to fish. It was that the fish had cleaned my hook. I had to confess I was step- a simple routine. We always ping on my pole to trick caught fish, but seldom kept them. Pop seemed less any. There was a widow than amused, and Mom down our street who re- argued the fact that it quested the occasional carp, was a fish bite. I had to and Pop was glad to accom- demonstrate to convince modate her. her. Pop didn’t like to be It began like our usual tricked. He wasn’t smil- tug-of-war with carp. A ing much. small fish back then was 5 Suddenly I heard lbs. to 7 lbs., which is a load for a 10 year old boy. When I say that what sounded like a metal can bouncing on the rocks followed by a we caught tons of fish, I mean literally. Pop would sometimes save splash. Mom’s chair had vanished. Apparently big baits do mean big big fish to inventory and then release the filled stringer at quitting fish, and the line I tied to her chair had found a whale. There was time. Most times there were far more than he could hoist out of the no time to respond, as some fish headed to the Illinois shore with water. It is sad that cellphone cameras didn’t exist then. Mom’s chair in tow. I was in shock, and both of my parents were I sat there patiently as my parents skillfully baited their hooks. dumbfounded. They wanted to be mad, but they had witnessed me I was more of a glob-it-on-and-cast fisherman. Pop had an arsenal placing a big rock in Mom’s chair to secure it. It was an all-around of secret baits. I sometimes think my parents cooked as much bait unbelievable event. To this day I have no answer. at night as mom did supper. Pop used strawberry Jell-O sometimes We broke fishing camp after that and loaded the gear into the and many other concoctions consisting of sugars and grains. He car. The ride home was a long two miles, as Pop was quiet, Mom was a mad scientist of sorts when it came to bait-making. couldn’t find the words to smooth things over, and I kept speculat- I accidentally bumped my pole handle with my foot as I got ing as to whether a great white shark would eat carp bait and how a situated in the lawn chair. My parents sprang to attention and shark could enter the river system from the ocean. told me to be ready. I always was instructed to stack rocks on my After bath time, Pop came into my bedroom and asked me if I pole handle to keep from losing it. I didn’t see how a stupid fish had learned anything tonight about horseplay and general goof- could pull it in. I was tickled that they thought I already had a carp ing around. I told him that he was certainly right. He asked, “About sampling my bait. You see, a 10-year-old boy gets bored of the same what, son?” I responded, “The big ones always get away, Pop!” n routine all summer long. I intentionally stepped on my pole handle,

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