Maine St. Magazine March 2017

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Celebrating The District In Quincy, IL

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WOMEN AND THE DISTRICT From owning property to operating businesses, women are the driving force behind District success.

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March 2017 ISSUE

You Go Girl!

This month Maine St. Magazine celebrates its women! We’ve chosen a woman property owner, event planner, singer, artist... not to mention the women who own businesses. Women are indeed making it happen in The District... and beyond!

What would The District be without its leading ladies (p8) a woman’s touch makes a dramatic property statement (p20), a local woman discusses her career in law enforcement (p14), and one of The District’s favorite events takes on a new life (p26). And yes, women still cook. (p30).

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Paula Bichsel paula@mainestqcy.com

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A German Native in Quincy Living in Quincy sometimes reminds me of growing up in Germany.

On my daily walk to school as a young girl in Germany, I remember passing cafes, boutique stores, and department stores, which were located in old houses in the Altstadt (old town).

Afterschool I often enjoyed a Schokokussbroetchen (bread roll with a chocolate covered soft marshmallow like filling) at the local bakery. I would sit on a bench in our Schlossgarten (castle garden) watching the ducks on the pond, the beautiful flower garden, or chat with friends before getting on the bus to go home.

My hometown Fulda is over 1200 years old. It is a baroque town with a beautiful cathedral, a castle, and beautiful buildings and a few brick roads. People are proud of their town and keep it clean with many gardens.

German people enjoy being outdoors, shopping, hiking, having coffee, or ice cream cone from an Italian Eiscafe. The streets are usually buzzling with pedestrians and children in the Fussgaengerzone (pedestrian zone). Often we have a local market with live music.

Finally, after many years in the USA, I am feeling home. We moved to Quncy in 2014, and I couldn’t be happier. Quincy is smaller and younger than my hometown, but it shows that Quincy is rooted in German heritage. Quincy has beautiful architecture, which you can see in churches like Luther

Judy Percy Memorial Church or Salem Church. Homes were built to last with German Craftsmanship and quality materials.

Dick’s Brewery is quite a unique building, and I’m glad that Quincy is bringing it back to life with unique events and also keeping some German traditions alive. (Oktoberfest, Christkindlmarket).

Walking down Maine Street – it reminds me of walking in Germany.

The local Butcher Block has deli meats and hot lunches, and sometimes Bratwuerstchen. I can imagine school kids stopping by after school for a little snack.

There are unique stores like The Cheese People in the Jail Alley, Second String Music, Potter & Vaughn. Cafes invite you to sit down for breakfast, lunch, or coffee. O’Griffs Microbrewery is fun to sit with friends in the evening.

Sometimes you might spot local dancers at Elite Dance Studio right by the Washington Theater, which reminds me of a dance school in Fulda.

Quincy is bringing The District back – with the local market, unique stores,

and different kind of events at Washington Park. The Altstadt (old town square) is becoming alive again.

Living close, my children and I are able to walk to The District, enjoying the sights, shopping, visiting the library, or just enjoying the day. Recently Quincy painted the planters in the District, which adds to the charming feel and shows the pride of the people living in Quincy.

Several spots invite you to enjoy the view – sitting in a park by the Mississippi River is breathtaking. As a young girl, I learned about this river. I would have never imagined that I would live next to it. In the summer, my children and I meet with friends at Washington Park to play in the water fountains or listen to the music from local artists. Quincy makes you to want to enjoy the town, parks, and neighborhoods. I see many more people enjoying a walk here (spazieren gehen) or riding their bikes than in previous towns.

The new bike store in town encourages youth to go out and have fun with friends.

Sometimes I still miss my hometown, but living in Quincy makes up for it. The people here are so friendly and I get reminded often of Quincy’s German heritage.

It somehow humbles me that I get to live in Quincy, where so many Germans before me settled to make their home.

Quincy is truly a Gem on the Mississippi.

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MAINE FEATURES 08DISTRICT EDGE

Women are the driving force behind The District businesses.

14DISTRICT BEAT

Officer Kenyell Bailey sits down with Beth Weber.

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Lori Tuttle takes Sam Middendorf on a tour of her unique loft.

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Megan Backs discusses the changes from MAF to QFest.

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Domestics, Etc celebrates twenty years of business in The District.

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GET LUCKY 24LOVE YOURSELF Ally’s Boutique sponsors a fashion show fundraiser.

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Roving reporter Alta King rocks out at this unique concert.

36ON THE EDGE

Alta King shares her thoughts about living and working in The District.

44ALDER-WOMAN

Eric Bichsel sits down with the 7th Ward Alder-woman, Terri Heinecke.

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Christ Taylor of For Home & Her looks forward to spring fashion.

40EVENTS

See what’s on tap this month in The District.

42COVER ARTIST

Meet model and artist Annalisa Eden, before she hits the bigtime.

49ARTS EVENTS

See what’s on tap this month from the Quincy Society of Fine Arts.

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When it comes to small business ownership, women are blasting through the glass ceiling and have become the driving force behind the retail and service economy in The District.

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By Beth Ann Weber beth@mainestqcy.com Photos by Steve Bohnstedt

Women may not rule the world, but they do have a great deal of power in The District. Many of the successful downtown businesses are owned and operated by women. Recently, Maine Street Magazine, which is

also run by a woman, Paula Bichsel, gathered together some of these business savvy females for a photo shoot. The picture only reflects a small number of these entrepreneurs, however. Out of the over six hundred district businesses, many are owned and/or operated by women. In fact,

according to the 2012 Census, 36% of all United States businesses are now owned by females. That trend is certainly apparent in The District.

Allison Bakrow Emely Rose Shelly Steinkamp

Shelly Steinkamp is an independent insurance agent for O’Brien Insurance, located at 419 S. 10th in Quincy. Her goal is to find her customers the best home, auto, business, and life insurance for their needs.

Since the agency is licensed in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, and other states, this district business has customers throughout the tristate area and beyond.

According to Shelly, the best part of working in The District is being able to interact with the residents and other business men and women in the area. She says, “I’ve met some great friends through The District.”

She also loves bringing her out-of-town family and friends to shop and dine in The District, where they admire the progress that is continually being made.

Shelly’s advice to young women just starting out in business is “Be open to new experiences and meeting new people. Don’t stand back: put yourself out there.” She also urges new business owners to find a mentor and then become one themselves. Success in The District depends as much on relationships as hard work.

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Emely Rose’s route to being a yoga master began in an unusual way. She has a degree in counseling and worked with domestic violence victims. She found that practicing yoga with these women helped them to relax, but, more importantly, allowed them to feel empowered.

When she realized the strengths of yoga, she decided to change her career path and went to California for advanced training.

She taught there and ultimately returned to Quincy where she teaches her art to all comers. Although Emely is not specifically working with domestic violence victims, she feels that she is teaching all women to value their bodies and themselves. “I get to catch them at a different stage in life. It (yoga) helps with self-confidence and self-love.” Emely believes that women who value themselves are less likely to accept abuse from others.

Emely is dedicated to teaching her two daughters, Laela, 11, and Nadia, 3, to become proficient in yoga. She wants them to feel strong and confident so they can better take on life’s challenges.

Emely’s business is an excellent example of a woman-owned business that is thriving while helping others.

Allison Bakrow brings a passion for fashion and a solid gold background in the industry to Ally’s Boutique in the Maine Center and her second store, Ally’s Too, at 509 Maine Street.

Allison studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and she also received a degree from Western Illinois University. She was an intern at CHANEL and also worked at the Chanel boutique in Boston, where she rubbed elbows with a number of celebrity clients.

Her history with The District goes back for years. Her store, Ally & Co., was a downtown favorite from 2005 until 2008 when Allison took a job as regional sales representative for Cartise International. However, when she had a chance to return to The District, she grabbed it. Her loyal customers were thrilled to have her back.

Allison advises business owners to get involved with the community. She believes that all owners have a responsibility to give back to the city and area through charitable efforts. Over the years, Allison has raised many thousands of dollars for good causes, one of the reasons she is so loved by her clients.

Allison’s sense of style extends to all parts of her life and not just to her appearance.

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Amber Martin

Amber Martin brought her own brand of sweetness to The District after several years of operating her company from home. She and her husband Billy opened Krazy Cakes Café and Bakery and Krazy Cake Parlour at 512 Hampshire Street. This location is now home to some of the most delectable pastries and cakes Quincy residents have ever eaten. In addition, the Café offers delicious breakfast and lunch items. They also have specialty coffee drinks and smoothies as well as a catering service.

Amber has had a long love affair with The District. She adores the atmosphere which she sees as somewhat mysterious as well as beautiful. In fact, her wedding was at the Villa Katherine, and Tony’s Old Place was the site of the reception. Her entire life is centered around Quincy’s downtown area.

According to Amber, the best part of being located in The District is the fellowship of the other business residents as that of her customers. Also, she loves being a part of the history and doing her part to keep the area thriving.

Being a woman doesn’t really affect her business since people judge her by her artistry and not her gender. As long as she keeps producing wonderful products, the area will support her efforts.

She does believe that women just starting out need to find employees who support their vision. Also, budding entrepreneurs need to network in order to promote their business. Perhaps most importantly, Amber advises new owners to rest when they are tired. Exhausted people generally do not deliver good products or services.

Although The District has embraced Krazy Cakes, even Amber gets a poor review now and then. She says starting a business “Teaches you to grow a backbone because, let’s face it, even if you tried your hardest, someone will always try to blast you on social media.” Amber makes certain to keep her self-esteem intact.

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Resha Brock

Resha loves owning the All Nu “U” Salon at 850 State for a number of reasons. She finds the client relationships rewarding and has dedicated customers who have been with her for years.

She purchased the salon in 2010 when the owner of the salon, where she worked, decided to sell. Resha bought him out and changed the name, making it her own.

Although her clientele is mostly women, she does all types and textures of hair. Men are certainly welcome.

When I asked her about her experience as a female business owner, she replied, “I just do what I do.” She acknowledges that the hair salon business is mostly female and that there are currently no African-American male stylists in town.

Owning her own business gives her flexibility, so she is able to invest plenty of time in her children: 27-year-old Isaiah, 26-yearold Resha, and 15-year-old Jirehl. Currently, Resha spends a great deal of time attending Jirehl’s sporting events as he is a standout athlete at Quincy Senior High. Resha says that her clients are understanding about her son’s athletic career and are happy to schedule appointments around his games. In fact, they all root for him, too.

Resha does have some advice for women who want to start their own business. She urges them to make sure they have a plan and also to have a vision for what they want their business and life to be. No commercial endeavor can be successful, she believes, without these two elements.

Gerilynn radiates style and self-confidence, but she is only a diva in the best sense of the word. Her business, Premier Diva, 115 N. 4th, offers high fashion accessories for ladies of all ages, aimed at bolstering their style and self-esteem. Her merchandise is accessible to all because no item in her store is priced above $39.

Gerilynn started her business in 2009 and chose the district because she could open her store economically. She has grown her operation over a period of years, moving in 2014 from her original location on Hampshire. For Gerilynn, being in The District means being exposed to other unique businesses that are locally owned and operated.

As a business owner, Gerilynn feels that customers are drawn to her shop because of the personal relationships she forms with them. She says, “My store is a destination.

The customers come to see you as much as the goods and/or services your business offers.” Gerilynn points out that a visit to a big box store simply cannot offer you a warm and inviting shopping experience.

Other business owners have always given Gerilynn strong support. She recalls that Bret Austin and Austin Properties helped her find a home for her store. Also, other owners helped her promote her business so that she could succeed.

Gerilynn advises young women to follow their dreams but to do so with a business plan and by asking for assistance when necessary. Strong family ties are also helpful.

She gives credit to her parents, her husband, and her child for her success. She also stresses, “Be involved in your business and provide the best service possible.”

The women business owners in The District face challenges as do all people involved in retail and service endeavors. They are more than up for the challenge and don’t see themselves as disadvantaged in any way. Although United States businesses are still mostly run by men, the number of women owners are increasing. The District has more than its share of successful woman-owned operations, with more opening all the time. Women may not be taking over district commerce, but they are certainly doing their part to strengthen Quincy’s economy while following their own dreams.

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Elite Studio has brought new energy into The District. The music from its classes can be heard throughout Washington square and you can’t help tapping your feet and dancing along.

Since opening its doors in the historic Washington theater two years ago, it has been bringing innovative and never before seen classes to the Quincy area Owner, Holly Schell has been dancing since she was three years old, 30 years of dance experience as well as a minor in dance history has prepared her to become not only someone who teaches her students proper form in all dance genres but also challenges her students to think outside the box.

Elite Studio’s goal is to teach, inspire students, and allow students to grow in their dance ability. Each class is filled with different dance genres and techniques depending on age

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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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Officer Bailey, a 22-year veteran of the Quincy Police Department, finishes up a retail theft related visit at WalMart in Quincy. Bailey says she enjoys working with people and appreciates how each day on the job is different.

On The District Beat

By Beth Ann Weber

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When Kenyell Bailey walked into Revelry, she looked youthful in a pretty dress that contrasted sharply with my wrinkled jeans and slouchy top. When I commented on her outfit, she said that the current temperature was “dress weather.” Considering that Kenyell spends her working life wearing a Quincy Police Department uniform, her love for a pretty dress is understandable.

In May, Kenyell will have been a Quincy Police Office for 23 years, which was never really her plan. She was in college when her husband at the time convinced her that they should both try law enforcement as a career. The more Kenyell considered the idea, the more she liked it. Although most of 14

her family was in the Peoria area, the police force there, as well as many other police forces, required their candidates to be 21 years of age. Quincy, however, allowed applicants to be 20 ½, the exact age of Kenyell at the time. She also had some family in the Quincy area as, so she took the test and was offered a position.

When she took the job, Kenyell thought she would try it for a year, and if it didn’t suit her, she’d do something else with her life. Now, over twenty years later, she isn’t planning to go anywhere, at least until she reaches the minimum retirement age. And though she sometimes dreams of taking off the badge and kicking back, in her heart she’s pretty sure it won’t go down that way.

Her commitment to the Quincy community and the life of an officer has proven to be quite strong.

As a member of the force, Kenyell works

12-hour shifts that start at 6 a.m. Her seniority allows her more say in her hours and her patrol routes than those officers who haven’t been on the job as long. Whenever possible, she chooses to “flow” or cover the entire town instead of sticking to one district. She hates having too much of a routine, which is one reason that being a police officer suits her so well. She doesn’t want a desk job that offers her little variety. And as she’ll happily tell you, policing Quincy puts her in many different situations, and often some dangerous ones.

When asked if she is ever scared while on the job, she firmly replied, “I’ve never been scared in any situation. Not in the moment.”

After the incident is over, she admits she may suffer aftershocks, but nothing too severe.

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DISTRICT BEAT Although Kenyell believes that gender does play a role in her job, she also said that all men and women bring individual strengths to policing. Gender is not the most important factor in performance.

When she isn’t on the job, Kenyell spends her time being a mother to her 19 and 13-year-old sons. The former is a freshman at SIU at Edwardsville, while the latter is in 7th grade. She also has two fur babies: Colt, the German Shepherd/Husky mix, and Zeus, her cuddly, part pit bull dog.

Officer Bailey speaks with a student regarding a recent altercation at Chaddock in Quincy, during a follow up meeting with the student and Cory Powell, right, associate director of student services.

uation, she replied, “You have to be a little bit off ” to do her job. Still, she finds that her career offers the right mix of excitement and variety to keep her engaged.

Although many people would assume that night duty might be more dangerous than taking the day shift, Kenyell pointed out that crime happens 24 hours a day. She frequently encounters shoplifters, drug users, and domestic violence situations, any of which can quickly become dangerous. She grinned when she noted that bank robberies by their very nature had to take place during the daylight hours. I had the feeling she would not mind being called to such a crime scene.

Kenyell has observed that some male perpetrators will often turn their physical aggression on any male officer who is present instead of her. She can be the one slapping on the cuffs, but her backup faces the backlash, possibly due to testosterone run amok. Also, she believes that no one gets jail cred by telling their cellmates they beat up a petite woman, even one who has tased them.

Kenyell is a warm and funny interviewee, but I wouldn’t want to be on her bad side.

Quincy citizens should be warned that she hates directing traffic, especially since some drivers are confused by the sight of a squad car with flashing lights. Some tend to believe she is parked at an intersection on some sort of whim. If you do drive past her, it may take you a while to get back out of the blocked stretch of road. Kenyell feels a little time out is appropriate in that situation.

Also, she’s had enough of locals who feel the need to take off their clothes and roam the streets, something that happens more frequently than you might guess.

I couldn’t help but feel that Kenyell knows where the District bodies are buried.

Of course, she was quite discreet, even when I begged her for some dirt. Still, I’m pretty certain some folks in town are praying she doesn’t write a tell-all if she ever does decide to retire.

Kenyell believes that most criminal situations can be managed with good communication. In fact, she claims that “99% of the job is talking to people. Communication is the key.” She has established friendly relationships with some residents that she’s had to arrest multiple times. Kenyell believes a friendly word and a bit of understanding can go a long way toward defusing a tense situation.

The Quincy Police Department has 59 men and 13 women, and although that ratio seems lopsided, it is more equitable than the national average. The numbers are also better than those in other towns the size of Quincy. When I asked her if she thought a female officer’s experience differed from that of a male officer, she replied that, in some instances, it did.

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Quincy police officer, Kenyell Bailey walks her dogs, Colt and Zeus during a day off from work recently at Bob Mays park in Quincy. Bailey says on her off time she likes to read, work out, and play with her dogs.

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LOFTY Goals

By Sam Middendorf sam@mainestqcy.com Photos by Steve Bohnstedt

It’s exciting to be part of our Local Women issue and help celebrate the rise in power of the woman in Quincy and the world, as it becomes more obvious that female sensibilities are crucial to vitality, peace, and progress.

I, for one, welcome our new female overlords and hope they include my friend and ex-neighbor Lori Tuttle. She is a smart, generous, independent, and fun person, and we have waved at each other in the street over fourteen thousand times.

Lori is the PR and Marketing Manager of Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

She essentially is their in-house ad agency, from conception to implementation, covering all advertising and marketing.

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which I’ll soon tell you about, along with all of her darkest secrets. Sorry in advance, Lori!

She’s probably reading this, she seems like an avid reader.

As you read this you may be thinking, “what specifically makes a building space a loft apartment”? This is a reasonable question, I until recently believed.

The term “loft” has become linguicasually multipurposed, like “dude”. In the year 2525 the Womengineers that run our planet will find an ancient note written on an Arby’s napkin that reads, “Dude, come by the loft”, which etymologists will translate as the proclamation, “All humans immediately travel everywhere”. History books will tell tales of this great migration.

Merriam-Webster says a loft is an upper story or attic directly under a roof. Seems pretty clear.

Except Merriam and Webster evidently were on the outs the week they wrote the Lobster-Logging section because Webster also claims lofts can be a large space converted from industrial use to living quarters.

Merriam adds that, oh, well, there are attic lofts and converted lofts, hard lofts and soft lofts, organ lofts and sleeping lofts and haylofts, and that Webster should remember to call his mother-in-law every once in a while.

Webster reminds Merriam that she forgot mould lofts, rigging lofts, parachute lofts, sail lofts, pigeon lofts, and choir lofts, and maybe he’d have time to call if he didn’t have to work two jobs so Merriam could eat Haagen-Das in her pjs.

Also, and this is just me intentionally making things worse, lofts can legally have their own lofts, and, in some cases, those lofts have lofts. Somewhere at this very moment a nightcapped Stuart Little is squeezing his wee twin bed into someone’s loft’s loft’s loft’s loft.

I once personally slept in a loft’s loft.

Well, not really slept, ha ha!

Mostly I read Lord Of The Rings.

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Lori painted this “LOVE” nook herself to add to the artistic flavor found throughout the home.

purposes of this article, this defines the term “loft apartment”.

Hey, you asked.

About a year ago Lori bought what was once known as the Henry Deters house at 634 Maine. It was built in the Vernacular Townhouse style circa 1850, the last remaining one of its kind in Quincy. She gave me the dime tour.

As one enters Lori’s shotgun-style loft apartment, one is immediately greeted by a sheer climb of approximately 20 stairs. The second and third floor comprise the loft, as the first is currently a vacuum shop. All living areas are entirely to the right (west) of the stairwell.

One of Lori’s favorite spaces is this area complimented with a corrugated wall material she installed herself and a large art piece painted by her daughter.

At the top of the stairs is a second floor landing area eclectically appointed with some lovely oversize artwork of the face of Edith Piaf or Fran Drescher*, or someone. There is white corrugated pvc and entryway bench adorning the west wall to the left. The second floor is made up of two main sections, the first, a utility area comprised of a laundry, bathroom, office, and guest bedroom. At 180 degrees down a short hallway is the second, the master bedroom, at the base of the next summit. We padded down the striped carpet.

The master bedroom features two huge

north-facing windows in an exposed brick wall that let in a soft, ambient light. They were originally matted to hold a much smaller window, which Lori had removed here and on the third floor for full-size replacements, installed by Adams County Glass. There is colorful accent paper bordering the room near the ceiling. Two closet spaces with midcentury folding doors fill the opposite wall.

The exposed natural wood framing around the windows and doors are a repeated theme upstairs, and are a warm fit with Lori’s personality. As we reached the next set of stairs, we looked out the window at the 1st Mid-Illinois Bank Plaza.

one of Lori’s many projects. There is an office table near the windows with mismatched local chairs. In the center of the room against one wall is a spacious white sofa/chaise set, across from which stands a long, low shelving unit full of colorful ‘60s records.

It’s a great place for stretching out for a read or having a conversation. So we did.

Do you have any design influences apart from your geography teacher?

I get inspiration from vintage movie sets of the ‘60s, like the Doris Day/ Rock Hudson movies. I like to add graphics and color to mid-century modern. Elsie de Wolfe was considered the First Lady of interior design way back when. She’s the one depicted on the original piece I have on my kitchen island, done by my daughter Elsie.

What does a PR and Marketing Manager of Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau do, besides go broke on business card ink?

The landing area joins a floral accent with a colorful banded carpet intersected by the vertical lines of the staircase railing.

“After I hung this globe light”, Lori said, gesturing above, “I noticed they matched the globe lights in the bank lot. My dad worked upstairs in that building for 30 years. When I was a little girl, I thought that building was so cool.”

“I like to look out there”, she said. “It reminds me of him.”

As we walked up to the third floor, Lori indicated the space to our right was all wall and had been torn out to open up the space.

The third floor is take-your-breath-away cool and consists of a large open-plan room that stretches north and south. The white, modern-utilitarian kitchen is to the south and is a clean white shelf over appliances and countertop, opposed by a slick blue door-to-table-conversion island which helps create the kitchen proper. A gigantic map of the world covers the east wall kitchen space. I want to play Risk on it.

The living and conversation/dining area are to the north. The high ceilings become higher as they run toward the kitchen and away from the front of the building. The north wall is a continuation of the downstairs exposed brick in which three more huge windows reside.

A simple and striking framed series of 4’x8’ natural panels run along the west wall,

All advertising planning and marketing, research for different publications and programs we do. Since we have a staff of two, I’m kind of the in-house ad agency. Everything from idea to implementation.

One of the two bedrooms is coordinated with unexpected colors providing a clean contrast of linear design.

Why did you move to this apartment? I have theories; One, it was something I said, or Two, the discounts for vacuum repair.

(Laughs) Both of those are correct. I was really offended by this one guy in my old neighborhood (indicates interviewer), and I do a LOT of vacuuming, so, totally worth it. I’ve always loved the District. We used to have a building we ran our ad agency out of here, it was a remodel to suit. I love rehabbing, and I love the revitalization going on down here. And I really like loft-style.

Looking around, I get the feeling you did some District shopping after you moved in.

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Yeah, I did.

That’s good, because the interview was all downhill from here otherwise.

(Laughs) I got the bent wood chair downstairs from Casey at Shaker Hill. She was awesome.

I got the ottoman in the spare bedroom from her too. (We get up and walk around the third floor) I got this office table from Paul at Illinois School Supply.

I was looking for something I could use as a table and a desk.

Also, I got those chairs from Forever Pickers. I love this one... (indicates a high-backed glossy black upholstered wooden chair)

This material only existed in the ‘60s.

Right. I got the two matching mirrors in the downstairs hallway from them too. Also, this huge slab of wood (indicates glazed tree cutout on the kitchen door table). And...From Home And Her. I got the bench in the downstairs entryway from them.

Chris brought it here for me to look at and see if it worked, and it stayed.

(We sit back down) About the only thing I didn’t buy here was the couch we’re sitting on. I got it online.

Do you have a favorite store in the District?

You know what, one I really like a lot is Forever Pickers. I like looking for things that haven’t been redone yet, you know? I loved Quincy’s Most Wanted, too, they had some more retro stuff. For Home And Her, I love that place. Quincy Steamboat is one of my favorite places to go for gifts. For the kitchen, I do a lot of Grown and Gathered.

Refillable olive oil, wine...

You were part of the December loft tour. How was that?

It was great. I think 200some people showed up. I was on the second floor and a couple friends were up here. I feel like people really liked it and had a good time. Just kind of a different branch of the house tours.

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I’m here is that my publisher Paula missed the loft tour and just really wants to see our photographer Steve’s pictures of the place.

(Publisher’s note - he’s on to me.)

(Laughs)

So what is your perfect snow day in this apartment?

I had one recently. I went to the library, it’s really convenient to live in the District, it’s so close.

I checked out four books and all these different movies, ranging from Audrey Hepburn to new stuff that I hadn’t seen. I stocked up on food and had some wine here. It was supposed to be terrible weather, and I was, like “sorry, I can’t do anything, this weather you know”. It turned out to be fine outside. I like to cook, and I made all this food, and I’m watching movies, and I just pretended to be snowed in (laughs). Not very exciting, but that’s my ideal kind of day.

Is this apartment haunted?

(Laughs) I hope not. I don’t think so.

Sounds like a yes. Have you had any strange occurrences?

Yes. Last August I kept hearing these kind of things (knocks on table). I’d get up, make sure I had my phone with me, then nothing. I was in the middle of remodeling so I had boards stacked in back. All night I heard rumbling and little sounds. The next day I was headed downstairs and I saw this little kitten there, crying. As he came out I could hear the boards knocking against each other.

That was Sneaks?

It was Sneaks! And now he’s run away.

Consider this an APB. Our viewership is climbing.

I think he’s in someone’s apartment. I hope some little child that needed him more than I did has him. I’d be mad if it was just some adult. *it’s not Fran Drescher

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GOINGS ON IN THE DISTRICT

LOVE YOURSELF Fashion Social Fundraiser held at Martini’s at 515, sponsored by Ally’s Boutique.

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Several of Quincy’s lovliest ladies volunteered their time for a fun afternoon of modeling, chocolate and champagne. The Love Yourself Fashion Fundraiser featured styles by Ally’s Boutique of Quincy, and all proceeds benefit the YWCA of Quincy to enhance the lives of women and children in need.

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Update: The MAF is so last year.

Long live Q-Fest!

By Sam Middendorf sam@mainestqcy.com Photos by Steve Bohnstedt

Winter’s allicholy is abridged; Dame Nature fetches it off. Though Spring harries and Summer hedges, I forswear my cup. No lodged fields to mourn; no snow’s deliverance begged.

This rascal Winter, mere Autumn unlatch’d.

What is it about the warmer weather that makes the heart spring and nerds write in Fakespearean? Mayhap it’s Quincy’s Midsummer Arts Faire. Have you a hungry soul, yearning ears, or rumbling stomach? Read on, MacDuff.

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Q-Fest will be held the weekend of June 3 and 4 in Washington Park and the surrounding area. It will take place, rain or shine, from 10am-11pm Saturday and from 11-4pm Sunday. This will be the fourteenth year the park will be home to the festival, which is organized by the Quincy Art Festival board, the District, and the Great River Restaurant Association.

The scope of the festival is broadening this year, becoming a trifecta of visual, musical, and culinary art. Approximately 50 artists in various mediums including photography, painting, jewelry, sculpture, glass, and fiber will be represented, along with excellent area musicians and several of the District’s talented restaurateurs.

Megan Backs is the President of the Quincy Arts Festival Board of Directors, which puts on the art portion of Q-Fest. She

started as a volunteer and has coordinated the festival in the past.

“The name Q-Fest was chosen because we want it to be an all-encompassing event, a celebration of art, music, and food”, she said. “We really want it to be a community-wide festival that all tri-state residents can enjoy.”

There will be a lot to take in over the course of the Q-Fest. Exhibiting artists will have their work available to view and purchase in the park during the entire festival, and art installations will also be present.

“The Q-Fest steering committee has opened the festival to a wider range of fine and fresh exhibitors”, said Backs, “to bring in artists that might not identify with the ‘fine art’ label and further connect the community with local and regional artists.”

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There will be also a chance for attendees to show off their skills.

“The Quincy Art Center is presenting Art For Everyone again this year”, she added.

“There will be pottery and painting available. It’s a great opportunity for anyone to participate regardless of what their age or art ability might be.”

The Young Collector’s Gallery will give kids ages 4-14 a chance to buy a piece of art for ten dollars or less. There will be volunteers to help them since parents are not allowed in the area, giving kids a chance to curate their own collection.

“It’s made up entirely of donated pieces by area and exhibiting artists,” said Backs, “who have been very generous”.

Finally, Art After Dark, a roaming art event for adults, will be hosted during the Street Dance. Although the logistics are still being finalized, the aim is that it will be interactive with the dance, something that

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people can do while they’re enjoying the music.

The Street Dance will crank up Saturday night on Maine between 5th and 6th. Tickets will be $5 per person. There will be a beer and wine tent and VIP tickets will also be available.

Music by various local artists will take place on the bandstand throughout the festival.

Q-Fest goers can also buy tokens for Taste Of Quincy, which will take place on Maine Street between 4th and 5th Streets.

Many samples of local vendors’ culinary skills will be available, along with other dining options. The ability of Quincy’s excellent and ever-growing number of chefs is evident, as anyone that eats in the District on the regular can attest.

Anyone wanting to volunteer their time to the Q-Fest can do so by visiting www. theqfest.com. For questions regarding the art, email info@theqfest.com. Any questions regarding the Street Dance can be emailed to info@thedistrictquincy.com. For information about sponsoring the Q-Fest, contact Maggie Strong at 217-257-0721.

See you at Q-Fest!

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EATS & DRINKS

ALL GOOD THINGS

By Tim Spencer timothyspencer99@gmail.com

When I found out March was National Women’s Month it was an easy choice for me to make on who I would interview for a “foodie” Question and Answer page. I have been friends with Kelley Basinger for almost 10 years. She is the owner and Chef of 2Thirty4 restaurant.

This a bittersweet interview for me to do because by the time you are reading this article 2Thirty4 will be closed or closing very soon because Kelley will be starting her a new chapter in her life and that is starting a family. Yes, she is pregnant and the little ball of joy is due in July. She will be taking a position at Hannibal Regional Hospital working in the culinary department and getting her life in order to get ready to be a mom.

Kelley Basinger, Owner and Chef, 2thirty4.

Kelley wanted to let Quincy and the surrounding area know that she was overwhelmed by the consistency and patronage that everyone gave her and the business in what would have been 5 years in July. Also if you have any gift certificates please use them very soon or call the restaurant and Kelley will honor them.

now what what you do?

Travel to Europe and dine at as many restaurants that I could.

I know you have traveled a little bit. Do you have a favorite restaurant?

Now with all of that being said I still want to include the Q and A interview that I did with her.

I recently went an a road trip with my husband Eric and we went on the Bourbon Trail in Kentucky. There was a restaurant called OBC Kitchen that I really enjoyed.

TS - When you were little did you always want to be chef?

What kind of style do you consider your restaurant?

I’m really not one for titles but I guess you could call it American Contemporary.

I tried very hard to stay on trend with new and different styles of cooking.

KB - No. My first job happened to be at a restaurant and I liked the fast paced atmosphere so I looked for a career in that field.

What brought you to Quincy, IL?

I made friends in culinary school with people from this area and decided to come back with them and find a job in the business.

What is it about kitchen life that makes you remain in it?

It’s always fast paced and never a dull moment.

What is your favorite meal?

Comfort food. If I was to have a Death Row meal it would be meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy.

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When I was cooking, my favorite position on the line was sautéing.

Do you have a favorite?

It used to be sautéing because it was the busiest part of being on the line and the time went by fast and now I’m starting to like baking more mainly because I’m older and more patient.

If you could drop everything right

I remember a few years ago you calling me and saying “You’re gonna think I’m crazy but I’m going to open a restaurant”. Has it been everything you thought it would be?

Yes and more. The crazy hours, meeting customers, the staff I would hire and then become friends with. I wouldn’t trade the past 5 years for anything because it made me stronger as a person and prepared me for what my future holds.

Kelley, on behalf of myself and the staff at Maine St. Magazine we wish you and your husband Eric the best.

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EATS & DRINKS

GUINNESS STEAK SKEWERS With Smoked Gouda Dipping Sauce Ingredients

1.5 lbs sirloin beef, cut into 1½” chunks Steak seasoning 1 bottle Guinness 2 T butter 1 T flour ¾ cup milk 1¼ cups smoked Gouda cheese, shredded

Instructions

Thread the beef onto skewers and season with steak seasoning. Heat a flat stop griddle, grill pan or large skillet over high heat. Drizzle the skewers with olive oil Word of warning: WATCH THE GUINNESS. I didn’t do this the first time around.

First, it boiled over (and let me tell you right now, it is frustratingly difficult to clean up boiled on, scalded, burned Guinness), and then I walked away to light my grill and it finished reducing VERY quickly- then I had a burned on mess in the pan. All in all, burned on Guinness is a bear to clean up and will make your kitchen smell like, well, burned Guinness.

But if you actually WATCH what you’re doing, its super easy. Cube beef, thread it on skewers and season with steak seasoning, then brush on Guiness while you sear them.

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You could do this on your grill outside like I did because I have a flat top that I can place on my gas grill, but this can also be done in your home in a cast iron skillet as well. The Guinness will caramelize as it drips off the steak and on to the pan. You can brush this super-reduced Guinness onto the skewers for even more flavor impact. The cheese sauce is really straightforward as well. The actual cooking portion of this took about 10 minutes, and was very tasty. My wife Denise was in love with the gouda fondue. We decided during dinner that this was the second best way to eat cheese sauce. The best way is with a tortilla chip.

Add the skewers to the pan and brush the top generously with the Guinness reduction using a basting brush. Sear the steak for 2-3 minutes before rotating the skewers ¼ turn, again brushing the reduction on the top side. Repeat until all four sides have been seared and all the reduction has been used. Turn the skewers to coat them in the boiled down Guinness sauce on the pan. Remove to a serving platter.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, then slowly whisk in the milk. Once the milk has thickened to a cream-like thickness, whisk in the gouda, ⅓ a time, waiting to add the next batch until the previous one is fully incorporated.

Season with freshly ground pepper and pour into a small bowl. Serve alongside the skewers.

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In its 10 year run, it had several performers of note including Sonny James and Barbara Fairchild. John Hartford, who went on to fame as a banjo picker for Glen Campbell and The Smothers Brothers, and also wrote the song “Gentle On My Mind”, was a series regular. The Show was hosted by Richard Elsenpeter as the master of ceremonies, under the guise of a character named Toby Dick Ellis.

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The season of blooming flowers officially starts on March 20th. Warmer days and longer nights mean it’s time to put away the parka and review your spring wardrobe. When thinking about your spring closet there are some things to consider including: appropriate fabrics, trending seasonal colors, and freshing up your accessories.

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Spring weather is all about layers. Choosing clothing made from fabrics like linen, cotton, and rayon will prove to be the most versatile. Layer these fabrics to provide comfortable warmth on cooler days and shed the cardigan or button-down when things start to warm up. Bonus – these fabrics transition well into summer.

Trending colors this season relate to nature.

Shades of pink inspired by flowers and natural blues from flowing water are continuing to be prevalent. These favorites show up in many ways including blouses and cardigans. Camisoles and tank-tops in shades of grey and peach are quickly becoming staples and treated as neutrals in many women’s closets. Light weight outwear in olive and tan can help keep the breeze at bay. To finish off your spring look select a fresh colored tote and unique handcrafted accessory. - Chris Taylor

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Go Ahead, Ask Me About Dogwood

By Alta King

Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce alta@quincychamber.org

Dogwood, Dogwood, Dogwood.

That’s the buzz word at the Chamber office this time of year.

When is it? What’s the theme? How do I sign up to be in the parade? Even though I often feel I’m up to my ears in Dogwood, I get it. I get the excitement and anticipation. I’ve worked at the Chamber long enough to know why it’s such a big deal, why so many want to be in the parade.

The Dogwood Festival is a sign of spring. It’s a homecoming for families, and a reason for tourists to visit.

I’m lucky enough to have experienced

two beautiful Dogwood parades. I’m the official Dogwood Parade photographer for the Chamber, and in 2014 and 2015, oh, it was lovely. The warm sun lit up Maine Street and a slight breeze blew through the trees. Thousands lined the street as the parade marched slowly westward toward downtown. And then…there was 2016. Oh, that was a quick parade! As the cold wind and rain beat down, the parade practically raced on as if toward a finish line. There was a significant drop in the people watching the parade, and the ones who stuck it out were huddled in ponchos and under windwhipped umbrellas.

Well, here’s hoping for beautiful weather this year! Dogwood Weekend is May 6-7, and the theme for the Adams Fiber/Blessing Health System Dogwood Parade is “Community Connections.” Parade participants are encouraged to use the theme to show how their businesses and organizations

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How to Inspect for Roof Damage

Many homeowners do not think twice about their roofs. But when leaks develop, roof repairs and the subsequent costs of such work shed light on how important it is for homeowners to pay closer attention to the roofs over their heads.

Though certain roof issues, like shingles lost to inclement weather, are unforeseeable, many problems can be avoided with routine roof inspection. Checking roof conditions twice a year can help homeowners avoid potentially costly repair work or even more expensive roof replacement projects.

Spring is a good time to inspect roofs, which are often at the mercy of harsh conditions throughout the winter. Heavy snow, ice and biting winds can do significant damage, making spring the perfect time to assess if any such damage occurred and address any issues. * Start the inspection in the interior of the home. Before breaking

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out the ladder and climbing up to the roof, inspect the home’s interior, pinpointing potential problems that may indicate roof damage.

Check for stains on the ceiling which may indicate leaks that need to be addressed. Homeowners with attics should enter their attics and look for signs of water damage, making note of any damp or wet insulation. This will let you know if water has been entering the attic all winter. Pay attention to the location of any wet spots or stains so you can match them up to the exterior of the roof later on.

Musty smells also may be indicative of moisture problems, even if there are no visible leaks. * Inspect the roof outside. Grab a set of binoculars and inspect the exterior of the roof. Look at the roof flashing, including around the chimney and other areas of protruding pipes and vents. If the flashing is warped or damaged, moisture might be settling underneath. Sealant around dormers

or skylights can also degrade, resulting in leaks. Check for spalling on masonry, such as the mortar of chimneys. Porous areas will allow water to infiltrate. * Go directly on the roof and check. Work with a partner and carefully climb on the roof while someone holds the ladder below.

Walk on the perimeter of the roof, looking for peeling or warped shingles, missing shingles, holes, or scrapes. If the roof is compromised in any way, it will need to be repaired. The problem will only grow more significant and repairs more expensive if damage is ignored. Sometimes a repair can be as simple as patching a leak with a new shingle and roofing cement.

Popped nails can be pounded down and any curled shingles can be nailed or cemented back into place. * Consult a roofing expert like Full Service Roofing. If you are unsure if your roof has made it through the winter unscathed and

would like a second opinion or if you find there is considerable damage, contact a roofing contractor. This person will offer a professional assessment of what can be repaired or if the roof should be replaced. If your roof is metal or features clay tiles, you may not have the expertise to make repairs yourself and will need to hire a professional. * Check the gutters, too. While you are up on the roof, inspect the gutters and downspouts as well.

Cracked or damage gutters will cause water to leak down the side of the home, potentially damaging the foundation. Clear any debris or leftover leaves from the gutters to ensure the rain can wash through unobstructed.

A post-winter roof inspection can protect homeowners and their families from the elements and reduce the likelihood of potentially costly repairs down the road.

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MUSICIAN FOCUS - ELIZABETH MANNHARDT

A TRIPLE THREAT... And Then Some

I met Elizabeth many moons ago, at the behest of my friend Jay Slater. Ok it wasn’t that many moons. 12 maybe. I honestly don’t know what constitutes a moon, in passage of time parlance. Anyway, she’s a classically trained voice and piano instructor. I know what you’re thinking. What would a rock guy go to her for? As it turns out, a lot. I was recently “out of retirement” for the 3rd time, and she helped me through the transition. The rough patches, so to speak.

Elizabeth was kind enough to consent to this interview, and my ridiculous badgering, and purely whimsical questions. The likes of which, someone of her stature and grace should probably not be lowering her station to answer. But she has, so ha. I jest of course, as she is actually one of the most kind and considerate people I have ever met. Quite the instructor I might add. Not that this student is capable of reproducing said instruction correctly, of course.

I would need pages and pages to tell you all the accomplishments she has achieved and the places she has been, and at a very young age. She has extensively traveled far and wide on the strength and power 38

of that voice. She still has a full life ahead with which go many more places. She and her husband Andreas Mannhardt, he

himself an accomplished musician, reside in the country surrounding Quincy. She often performs and does vocal direction for QCT. Most recently, she was the lead in “Camelot”. So, keep your eyes peeled for the next QCT performance. You will bear witness for yourself the extreme talent she has within.

How would you describe your musical style?

Indie Folk and Classical had a baby. Then Musical Theatre and Adult Contemporary had a baby. Those babies grew up and had a baby called My Style. You know, something simple and easy to define, like that.

Do you play frequently?

I teach, perform, and write music seven days a week.

Do you enjoy teaching?

As in anything, there are highs and lows.

But I wouldn’t have had a private studio for almost 14 years if the highs and mids weren’t the norm.

Any future stars on your roster?

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Do you write your own material?

My catalogue of original material includes about 50 songs.

Have you ever seen any Patrick Swayze movies? If so, do you feel he was the greatest actor of this, or ANY generation?

Patrick’s pelvis, maybe. I just can’t not see the SNL Chip n Dales sketch with he and Chris Farley when I think of him. Now that cracks me up.

What other interests do you have besides music?

I do visual art, mostly pastel and am trying watercolor recently. I like making beautiful things. Acting for community theatre. Reading. Listening and watching and thinking about things.

Dogs? Yes or no.

Yes. Her name is Stella.

What are you listening to currently?

A bluejay and his comely companion are discussing matters of high dungeon in the fir tree outside.

What’s next for you musically?

I’m rehearsing and getting ready to record the last 15-20 songs I’ve written the past two years. Then an all-originals concert for my 35th birthday around June.

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THU MAR. 9

KROC Center Family game night 4-6pm History Museum Mary Lincoln, Southern Girl, Northern Woman.

Dr. Stacy Pratt McDermott author of Mary Lincoln: Southern Girl, Northern Woman will be speaking at the History Museum 2 pm.

Her book is available at the History Museum Gift Shop and at the John Wood Mansion Visitor’s Center.

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Adams County Health Department The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease If you or someone you know is affected

by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s time to learn the facts. This program provides information on diagnosis, risk factors, disease stages, treatment options, and much more. 330 Vermont St., Quincy Please call 217-228-1111 to register.

Thyme Square Cafe Interactive Wine Tasting event featuring a different group of 4-5 wines each month.

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Oakley-Lindsay Center Spring Arts and Crafts Show - Friday March 10 thru Sunday March 12.

Furniture, Primitives, Pottery, Prints, Clothing, Gourmet Foods, Home Decor, Jewelry, Florals, Garden and much more. $3 weekend admission, kids 12 and under free.

US Congressman; Jil Tracy, IL State Senator; Randy Frese; IL State Representative; Kyle Moore, Mayor. RSVP by March 13. 217-224-0828.

Brewery Bottle House, corner of 9th & York.

Antiques, Vintage, Architectural Salvage, Jewelry, Repurposed Finds, Handmade Crafts, Garden, Live Music, Food Trucks, Door Prizes. $1000 Cash drawing Friday night, no purchase necessary. $10 Friday admission, good all weekend, Saturday $5, children u nder 12 free.

QUINCY ART CRAWL Local artists featured around town and in The District.

A. Heath Center Art Gallery @ John Wood Community College | 1301 S 48th St. | 6- 8 p.m.

B. Hy-Vee Market Café | 3700 Broadway St. C. The Budding Artist | 307 North 36th Street, Ste. 108 D. Gray Gallery @

Quincy University | 1800 College Ave E. Quincy Art Center | 1515 Jersey St. F. Steven Stoll Studio | 828 1/2 Maine St. G. Rosewood Custom Framing | 729 Hampshire | 6-9 p.m.

H. For Home & Her | 646 Maine St. I. Potter & Vaughn | 504 Hampshire St. J. Revelry | 121 S 4th St | K. History Museum | 332 Maine St. PUB CRAWL! Get your group together and join the District’s St. Pat’s Pub Crawl. The Pub Crawl is sure to make you feel as close to Ireland as you can get in Central Illinois! Join us for a fantastic evening of fun, friends and some of the best pubs this side of Dublin! Get your group together and get registered now!

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Quincy Public Library Teen Game Day “Risk”--Teens! March is International Game Day Month and the library is celebrating. Join us for a game of RISK - this classic “Global Domination” game of military strategy as you battle to conquer the world. In order to win, you must launch daring attacks, defend your territory on all fronts and sweep across vast continents with boldness and cunning.

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and the winner will take home the prize. This program is free and open to all teens. The competition will be fierce so sign up to play now!

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Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center Adams County GOP Lincoln/Reagan Luncheon featuring speakers Darin LaHood,

Quincy Community Theatre Sweeney Todd---Love, murder, and a good meat pie–the recipe for an award-winning musical thriller! A barber has returned to London with one thing on his mind: revenge.

With Mrs. Lovett at his side, and a twisted plan in the oven, Sweeney Todd conspires to save his daughter and destroy those that let injustice be. Featuring some of the most chilling music ever written for the stage, this is a ride that will delight audiences with its suspenseful story and a few close shaves!

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COVER ARTIST ANNALISA EDEN

Eye For Detail Model and artist Annalisa Eden graced our cover this month with her beautiful design of power, femininity and beauty. When Maine St. met with Annalisa we were struck by how her creativity shines through, not only in her artwork, but in her fashion sense, musical taste and her free spirit.

Admittedly, Maine St. has known Ms. Eden since she was a child, having a son in the same class as her class at St. James Lutheran School in Quincy. We were amazed at what a talent she has become. Happy and energetic, Annalisa combines her strong faith (her father being the pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church) with her excitement about her burgeoning modeling career and getting out into the real world.

Annalisa’s designs accentuate the eyes as a prominent feature our assumption is because she’s looking into her own soul at her young age, hopeful to determine her path in life. In stark contrast to her vibrant personality, most of her work is in pencil, black and white with hints of grey. It’s almost as if she is first defining the framework of her life, and these images are yet to be filled with color. We can’t wait to see what palate Annalisa chooses for her artistic endeavours, and also for her beautiful life.

Congratulations Annalisa, and fill the world with your beautiful brand of creativity!

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THYME OUT WITH TERRI HEINECKE 7th Ward Alderwoman

Woman On a Mission

If you are like me, you really have no idea what an alderperson actually does. Come to find out, it’s really more than you think. Imagine mixing the worst customer service position, at say the DMV or IRS, with the woman on the spinning wheel at the circus with scimitars being lobbed at her. Not the most enviable of positions. So why would anyone want this relatively thankless job you ask? Well, that’s what I wanted to know.

Terri Heinecke, Alderwoman of the 7th ward is up to the task.

She’s unabashedly frank, and she sees no need to circumvent the truth or sugar coat anything. Behind all of that is a woman who most definitely has the best interests of The District at heart.

Have you eaten at Thyme Square before?

I have. I try to make my rounds. I think there are 8 new stores I have to get to downtown.

Let’s get into some stuff. How big is your area?

My area goes from the river to 12th Street, and then I go from Broadway to the north side of Jackson. I kind of have 3 districts in one. I have more people per capita than any other ward.

I have the downtown area, plus the rest of my ward, and also Woodland Cemetery.

How long have you been an alderwoman?

This will be my 5th year.

What on earth compelled you to do this?

When I was growing up, my father was very much into politics.

We always had to be interested because he kind of drilled that into us.

NEVER did I ever dream I would do this. Dan Brink actually asked me to come to a meeting to hear what being an alderman was like. I said, “No...I don’t think so.” But he convinced me to give it a try. I went and found out what it was like, and how big the area would be. I had no idea. I went home and I thought about it. My dad was still alive at that time. He was 82 and said if there was anyone that could do a better job, it would be you. I had a daycare for almost 30 years at that point and was raising a second generation of kids. I talked to my husband, and decided to give it a try. Never in my wildest dreams did I think it was this much work, but it is and I love it. I love the people. My ward doesn’t ask for a lot, because they have never gotten a lot.

So do you have to live in the ward that you represent?

You have to live in your ward for at least a year. I’ve been there for almost 30 years.

Are you a Quincy native?

I moved here in 1970.

What is it about The District?

We have stores down here that they don’t have anywhere else. There are things here they don’t make at the big box stores. The people here love what they’re doing. It’s been really fun to watch. I have been in almost every store down here. It’s really neat to walk in and introduce yourself and tell them that if they

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ever need anything, just call.

So what’s your most common call?

Sidewalks. I have to say since I’ve been in here, we have 11 brand new alleys, and now we are working on some downtown alleys.

But it could be trees, sidewalks, alleys, etc.

Sometimes people call and I can’t help them because it’s on private property. Sometimes they understand, and sometimes they don’t.

So what does it take for you to get a sidewalk fixed?

proach your job, as opposed to a man in the same position?

I’m kind of no nonsense. I speak my mind quite freely. I don’t ever want to look politically correct. Brutally honest, I have been called. I would rather somebody tell me the truth, whether I’m going to like it or not, so that I can deal with it how I need to. I don’t like to be lied to. I dont want part of the information. I have no qualms or reservations taking on some of the big dogs. I will call

you out in front of everyone. No problem with that.

The Parsons Center benefits kids that need a place to go after school. Terri is spearheading a “backpack drive” to assist in this effort. Last year, over 100 backpacks made their way to the program. This year she is aiming for 150. Donations can be made directly to her at 1007 Monroe, after 3 p.m.

I call Central Services and tell them I want it fixed. They have a list. If it’s a trip hazard, or someone has fallen on it, then that means I tell them I want it done now.

(It was at this point, Erica Shupe, owner/ general manager of Thyme Square, happened by our table. Many things were discussed about beautification efforts in The District, and how much is actually involved in cleaning a parking lot. More detail of the political landscape than we can go into here. Look for a future Maine St. Magazine article)

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Hairball Rocks!!

A promotional video about Hairball had been playing on a loop on big screens throughout the Oakley Lindsay Center since mid-January. When I paused to watch this video on my way back to my office, I thought to myself, “How do they do that, perform as so many bands in ONE SHOW?” And that night, I found out.

There are three guys—Bobby, Steve, and Joe Dandy—who perform as the lead singers of the bands they portray. Their impersonations are dead-on. From my seat, the lead singer for each band did resemble the originals—from the hair and outfits to the vocals. And while that trio takes turns on leading vocals, another trio is made up of Freaky on the electric bass, Blake on drums, and Happy on lead guitar. When it’s time to transition from one band to another, the lights go dark for a few seconds as the new lead singer takes the stage and the drummer and guitarists remain.

When I arrived at the Oakley Lindsay Center, I was interested to see that I could divide the audience into three generations. There were those who perhaps saw the original bands perform live in their heyday, those who were children when the original bands were MTV stars, and those who more than likely heard about KISS, Journey, and Mötley Crüe through their parents and on classic rock stations. Some were decked out in 80s attire with big hair, headbands, neon colors, and fringe. Others wore rock t-shirts; there were lots of KISS and Led Zeppelin tees, a couple wearing Five Finger Death Punch tees, and even a lady wearing a pink Jimmy Buffett tee.

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By Alta King Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce alta@quincychamber.org

Despite the folded chairs, everyone was on their feet when Hairball began. They opened as my favorite version of Van Halen, with David Lee Roth as the lead singer. When they performed “Jump,” I learned why their website states, “A band puts on a concert – Hairball puts on an event!” Action videos played behind them in sync with the music, and confetti exploded on the VIP section. After a few songs, the lights went out for two seconds, and suddenly they were KISS, playing “Detroit Rock City.” When Journey took the stage, “Steve Perry” had the audience sing the beginning of “Don’t Stop Believin’”: “Just a small town girl/Living in a lonely world/She took the midnight train going anywhere…” and they sang their hearts out. And yes, eventually “Steve Perry” took over, and he rocked! When they transitioned to Guns N’ Roses with “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” I thought about how my brother and I would laugh at the way Axl Rose danced (I was 9 years old when that came out; he was 4). It was a certain swagger, and my brother and I referred to it as “The Worm.” I hoped this singer would do it during his impersonation of the G N’ R lead vocalist, and he did! The crowd jumped up and down to Mötley Crüe’s “Kickstart My Heart,” and another favorite was Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again,” with the audience singing along and holding their loved ones.

Now I know why Kelli Fohey of the Oakley Lindsay Center was so excited to bring Hairball to Quincy. The show was a blast—what a fun way to spend a Saturday night. For more information about Hairball, visit http://www.hairballonline.com/the-band/

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