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Celebrating The District In Quincy, IL

NOVEMBER 2016

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HOLIDAY EVENTS, BELLA SONG, LIGHT IT UP UNITED WE STAND, TURKEY DAY THOUGHTS

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Give Thanks For Our Community How fortunate we are to live in a community that’s United (pg 22),

and we’re blessed with long term family businesses (pg 12). Celebrate the season with a District landmark (pg 28), and feel good with knowing that our community takes care of its own (pg 48).

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BUSINESS EDITOR Beth Ann Weber beth@mainestqcy.com

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LIFESTYLE EDITOR Sam Middendorf sam@mainestqcy.com

FOOD EDITOR

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COVER ARTIST

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You CAN Come Home Again As I write this, I’m sitting at the counter of the brand new Thyme Square Bakery & Café drinking Cinnamon Swirl Sweet Potato coffee and thinking about what Cory and Erica Shupe have accomplished in The District. Their new restaurant is both beautiful and tasteful while paying respectful homage to one of my all-time favorite Quincy stores, the Busy Bee Mercantile.

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I moved back to Quincy in 2014 after having lived in Springfield since 1980. My Lisa Crocker job had been eliminated, my mom and dad had died, and it just seemed like the right time to come home. After careers in broadcasting and the financial services industry, I never thought I would end up in retail, but here I am, happily ensconced in a small gift shop on Hampshire Street and loving every minute of it, chiefly because of the wonderful people I meet every single day.

Quincy’s historic business district is experiencing vibrancy I haven’t seen since my childhood, when we’d catch the bus at 22nd and Broadway and ride downtown, going from store to store browsing under the watchful eye of shop keepers who were kind and extremely tolerant of children.

I distinctly remember buying my first pair of jeans at Busy Bee, then going home and unraveling the side seams to achieve a hippie look.

Thyme Square is one of a number of businesses that have moved or expanded this year, including Grown -N- Gathered, for home & her, Ally’s Too, District Designs II – Fresh Pix, and my own shop, Potter & Vaughn. Other businesses have relocated to the downtown area and more are scheduled to open soon. The District is home to many dedicated small business owners who continually, without fanfare, add to the quality of life in our community. Being part of The District is something we all have in common and our success is its success.

Small Business Saturday on November 26th is a great time to get acquainted with your local small businesses in The District. Many retailers will offer evening hours on Thursdays in December. We’re working to earn your business and we appreciate every opportunity to show you why shopping downtown is a wonderful experience.

I’m about to turn 59 and am thankful to be back in my beautiful hometown of Quincy, Illinois.

Sometimes it takes a while, but yes, you can come home again.

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Emily Robbearts finds a way to keep us all United.

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The Christkindlmarkt is quickly Food Editor Tim Spencer becoming a favorite holiday shares his Thanksgiving event. memories, and interviews the owner of a popular District 12DISTRICT FINDS 34HOLIDAY EVENTS destination.

TNT Yamaha keeps rolling along in their District location. Many events are scheduled to celebrate the holiday season 31LIVE BEAUTIFULLY in the District. Don’t miss out! Read about one of the Dis28DISTRICT GEM trict’s fashion experts, Chris Quincy’s Central Fire Station 43HISTORY Taylor of For Home & Her. has a rich history, and is a Discover the history of the must see during the holiday Jewish community in 19th 42COVER ARTIST season.

Century Quincy at the History Terry Britton finds a way to Museum, 322 Maine. balance her passion for art 22DISTRICT WIRE and her love of life and family.

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HAVE AN IDEA FOR A FEATURE? Email it to beth@mainestqcy.com been through,” she said, going on to explain that 40 percent of Adams County Residents live paycheck to paycheck, a number that is slightly higher than the national average.

One in five children live in poverty, a fact many area residents do not realize. The local need is great, and Emily is only concerned with people’s current attitude. “If they want to make a change and make it better,” Emily is all in. The past is irrelevant as far as she is concerned.

Emily Robbearts, executive director of United Way of Adams County, greets friends at the door during a Rotary Club of Quincy, meeting held recently at the Holiday Inn in Quincy.

Emily Robbearts:

Quincy’s Lovable Warrior

By Beth Ann Weber

beth@mainestqcy.com Photos by Steve Bohnstedt

Emily Robbearts could not be nicer, which is a good trait for a local United Way director. But make no mistake, she’s quietly fierce when it comes to her life’s mission: helping families and individuals in the community. Whenever she discusses the United Way, she literally leans into the discussion, making a strong case for all that the organization does in the Quincy area.

The facts she reveals are startling if you haven’t paid much attention to this charity’s doings. According to Emily, nearly half of all Adams County residents benefit in some 8

way from the United Way. That’s approximately 30,000 people who are served by crisis intervention, emergency shelters, and mentoring programs, as well as a host of other efforts backed by the United Way and their partner agencies. Many children in local schools benefit from the Adams County Academic Success Initiative, a program that teaches the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People to area students, about 10,000 so far. These young folks learn a number of life lessons, including how to be proactive and not wait for problems to occur before they take action.

who need assistance to the organizations that can best serve them. When people are in crisis, they frequently do not know where to turn and may be too overwhelmed to do the research themselves. That’s when the United Way does some of its best work. Emily points out that many local people have been helped in some way by the organization although you might have to track the connection. In a way, Emily notes, the United Way functions a bit like the game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.

If you take advantage of local services, the help may have started with the United Way just a few degrees back.

Emily, who has worked for the organization since 2010, stresses that the United Way also functions as a bridge to other local services, using its helpline to refer people

When asked about her philosophy of helping others, Emily was firm that her job was not to judge other people’s situations.

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Of course, really nice and dedicated people are often hiding something, requiring that writers dig deep to get the dirt. After some hardcore journalistic probing, Emily did reveal her darker side, which led to some shocking revelations. She’s a super-organized person who made sure that her three daughters, ages 17, 13, and 11, had birthdays within a five-day period in January, eliminating the need for multiple parties.

She met her husband Ed on a blind date when she was fifteen, reducing her share of traditional teenage angst. In addition to her relentless organization, Emily also has trouble resisting the siren’s call of Spoonwave ice cream, which is just across the way from her office, another troubling revelation.

Fortunately, all this darkness is offset by Emily’s love for 80’s hair bands, particularly Bon Jovi. With a little prodding, she admitted that Jon Bon Jovi is still a “fine looking man.”

She also copped to forcing her children to learn the lyrics to the band’s songs. When her 11-year-old daughter recently sang all of “Livin’ on a Prayer, “ Emily said, “I knew I’d done my job.”

When asked about where she stood on the Cubs, she admitted that her family isn’t particularly interested in athletics, a highly questionable attitude for this sports-obsessed area. Still, the Robbearts make up for it by spending as much time as possible in the summer swimming with friends at the Sheridan Swim Club, a thoroughly Quincyan tradition. Another disappointment was learning that Emily doesn’t follow celebrity gossip. She refused to weigh in on Brangelina, saying she preferred to focus on her “personal chaos” rather than gossip rags. If you are looking for a trivia team member, count Emily out. Fortunately, that seems to be the extent of her dubious behavior.

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Emily Robbearts addresses the board during a recent meeting at the United Way office in Quincy.

family love being surrounded by their relatives and the many friends they’ve made over the years. She has almost nothing negative to say about the area except to bemoan the inescapable winter darkness. Her retirement dream is to construct a family compound somewhere near a beach with year-round sunshine and warm breezes. And she isn’t kidding. While some people dream of having a little me time, Emily is all about the us time. She’s a community builder in every aspect of her life.

Emily Robbearts is nice to the core, something she may not be comfortable hearing. She doesn’t really see serving others as anything special. She lives her life by the scripture, “To whom much is given, much is required.”

One suspects that Emily would have no idea how to approach life if she wasn’t trying to make things better in some way. As she says, “challenges change, problems change,” so nothing is ever completely remedied. Her job is never done, but she is up for the fight.

However, she may be the most lovable social warrior that you will ever meet.

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HAVE AN IDEA FOR A FEATURE? Email it to sam@mainestqcy.com track layout, organization, and the extraordinary number of attendees made it the apex of the karting industry until its end in 2002.

Gus’ son Terry Traeder joined the business in 1976 after graduating from Colorado State with a BS in Marketing. Terry, who would be a ten time karting national champion and two time professional champion, was a natural fit.

At a Las Vegas motorcycle convention he saw a man with a spot away from the other vendors, standing next to a golf car. This meeting led to design consultation on Yamaha’s first golf car, and in 1977 TNT became the first Yamaha golf car distributor in the United States.

In the ‘70s and early ‘80s TNT sold an average of 2500 motorcycles a year, but the golf car industry was heating up. In 1987, TNT acquired distribution rights in Florida and Georgia, and Terry moved there to oversee the project and facilitate sales.

they reacquired the Yamaha motor sports franchise and became their current iteration, TNT Yamaha USA.

And There’s The Green

Jason, Terry’s son, became the third

In 2010, the Traeders purchased a site on three acres in Wentzville, MO. Jason oversaw the new location until last year, when he moved back to Quincy in a transition to President of the company.

Out Comes The Yellow

Jason Treader, general manager of Traeder TNT (left) helps customer Travis Robbins with questions about some of the ATV’s being offered for sale.

And They’re Off

In 1993, the flooding that struck the area and the following levee tampering destroyed the Traeder’s 30,000 square feet of steel, cement block, and tin buildings in West Quincy, leaving nothing but the flagpole. It was a two million dollar loss. The Traeders set up shop in the Davis-Cleaver building, an old chicken rendering plant that still held the feathers and smell of its former use. It allowed them to stay in business until better space could be found.

Terry moved back to Quincy in 1995. They eventually moved into the Geise building at 930 Maine Street, and currently comprise most of the surrounding buildings. In time

From left, TNT parts sales person, Ronnie Crawford, assists Jay Stickler and John McKinstry of Quincy, as the two are looking for a particular filter for a golf cart.

generation to join the Traeders in the motor sport industry in 2005. He was a two time All-American golfer at CMSU, and runs the retail end of the business. Of growing up Traeder, he said, ““I enjoyed working with Grandpa on the setup side and promotion.

We let Dad handle the driving.”

Down The Stretch

Traeder’s TNT Yamaha wins the longevity race

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It was 1958, and the Quincy Montgomery-Ward was about to hold its spring promotion. A vendor from Comet Industries of Indiana brought wares to ply there, among them a go kart (a small open motorized chassis) created two years earlier by Art Ingels of California. Employee Gus Traeder thought this was a pretty fine idea and he and some friends spent some time “demonstrating” these karts in nearby parking lots. Interest 12

was high, but as Montgomery-Ward felt the karts weren’t a great fit with their current business plan, Gus decided to start selling them from his garage.

Then he started racing them. In 1959, Gus won a local karting championship which qualified him for the World Grand Prix in Nassau, Bahamas, where he placed fourth ahead of future racing luminaries like Formula One’s Stirling Moss.

A lack of equitable local racetracks found Gus and wife Fern purchasing 15 acres of land from Joe Simons in West Quincy, just west of the current Ayerco property in 1961.

They built the track, purchased 12 go karts, and TNT Kartways was off and racing.

In 1962 Gus’ promotional skills brought the first National Championship to Quincy, which would eventually be followed by 17 more national events. In 1966 the event was televised by ABC’s Wide World of Sports, a first for kart racing. The Traeders acquired the Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, and Honda franchises, and started carrying H-D golf cars in 1967.

Jockeying For Position

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The Miller Grand Prix and other promotions and events led to Gus’ eventual election to the World Karting National Racing Hall Of Fame, Vintage Karting Hall of Fame, the QHS Hall of Fame, and the local Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame. He passed in June this year. He was simply karting’s greatest promoter, and someone whose bigger-than-life personality one never forgot.

George Bringer, a mechanic with TNT in Quincy, works on a customers golf cart.

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Currently, Terry and Jason are carrying on Gus’ legacy, providing good times and motor sports vehicles to the community and the world. Their golf car franchise territory includes half of Illinois and Missouri with responsibility for about 375 golf courses, with sales made as far away as Israel and France.

Fleet and like sales comprise a large part of the business, with sales to individuals coming in at about 20% of total business.

I walked down to TNT Yamaha USA in an unfortunate pair of new shoes to check them out. Terry and I took a tour of the grounds, which included the old Pepsi bottling shop behind the main building, and took a look at the new reconditioning room, which will be used to rebuild and customize golf cars. Terry and associate Ted Holt showed me a new model with independent suspension. These vehicles have come a long way.

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“Let’s go for a ride”, Terry said, walking to the door.

I paused. “Uh, Terry, you have a reputation for speed, should I be scared right now?”

“This thing tops out at about 12 mph”, he replied.

“I went to a convention in Canada 20 years ago for golf cars,” Terry said. ”I was playing golf with a legendary Japanese engineer, T.J. Hasegawa. He said to me, ‘Terry what do think of a noiseless gas engine?’. I said, TJ, yeah, that would be a really really good idea.”

“They finally made one. It’s called the Quietech.”

We took the ride. Having just come off a golf course, I can attest this thing is quieter than an electric. You literally can’t believe your mostly superfluous ears.

We sat down in Terry’s office, filled with trophies and a virtual pictorial of the rich Traeder history. Some of the trophies are heavier than my dog, Max. I asked him a few questions.

How do you like life in the District?

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Bruce Guthrie was a great hire for Quincy- he’s a real quality guy. I think we’re moving in the right direction. The organizers of the District have done a great job of keeping it alive- the lighting, the new pavement, trees, the landscaping. We’ve got the theater, we’ve got the convention center, the hotels, pretty nice for a community of our size.

Also, the city’s TIF funding is just so great for the District. It gives the investor the opportunity to make the property really look good.

You are a Trustee at Culver-Stockton, the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, and the President of the Quincy Athletic Development Association.

You’ve been pretty community oriented in your time here.

Quincy is fantastic. We work with area charity tournaments, we’re a sponsor of the Gateway PGA, a group of golf professionals from Quincy, Springfield, STL. We’ve done charity races over at the track, a lot of things like that. Food drives. We try to be good citizens.

I was surprised when I visited your website. There are so many variations on the golf car theme now, they’re more modular. You can really trick these things out.

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Now, people buy these carts for so many other things, for their farms, for their campgrounds, their factories, they’re a great utility vehicle. Reliable, quiet, easy to run, and great fuel economy.

There are plenty of street legal models. They’re easy to get in and out of.

I’m excited about our future. It’s a fun business. We’re expanding into our 10th street building with custom design of individual golf cars. Golf cars have come a long way, they’re pretty family friendly. We’ve also expanded into commercial zero-turn mowers.

You’ve got a fairly large workforce. Eighteen here and twelve in your Wentzville shop.

I’ve got several people who have been with me over 30 years.

They’re dedicated and really want to do the job right. We won’t sell anything that we don’t service, and we also work on a lot of motorsport or golf cars that we don’t sell. Electric or gas, we can handle it. On our website you can get a full exploding diagram look at much of what we carry, an excellent part-finding tool.

We’re glad to have you on our side of the river.

Living in Quincy is so easy, there’s no traffic, it makes you feel relatively safe, it’s just a neat community. We’re here to stay, period.

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Ally has Returned to Quincy! Ally is Allison Bakrow. She is the energetic fashion guru behind the beautiful boutique in Quincy’s Maine Center and of her second store, Ally’s Too, located next to Kristopher’s Hair Studio, at 509 Maine Street.

Bette Midler and former Rex Sox baseball slugger Manny Ramirez. One of my favorite customers was the late Myra Kraft, whose husband owns the New England Patriots.

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Just a little more than a decade ago, I was the owner of allysboutiquequincy.com Ally & Co, which was located at 515 Maine Street. I was beyond community: excited to be located in the same building I passionately believe every successful that had housed Quincy’s iconic women’s business owner has a responsibility to give retailer Roderick P Miller, Inc., from 1935 back to his or her community. There are so until the owners’ (Roderick and Kathy many needs and so many wonderful ways Miller) retirement in 2004. It was the perfect each of us can use our skills and talents to location for inspiration and for carrying on a better the place where we live, work, and tradition of excellence. raise our families. Unique fundraising events get people excited and help bring not only And from there: needed funds but also awareness.

In 2008, an unexpected opportunity knocked and, in the best interest of my In closing: family, I accepted a position as regional sales I’m thrilled to be back in the Quincy area. representative for Cartise International. The Our locations in The District are an absolute career change meant a move from Quincy to perfect fit. Two years later, I couldn’t be Michigan. While in Michigan, I returned to happier to be back home. the retail world and opened two Ally & Co retail stores in Michigan.

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But Quincy held a special place in your heart: Ally’s passion for fashion is often called contagious by customers, colleagues and friends. But her passion for giving back to her community is equally strong. 2016 marks the 10-year anniversary of Quincy fundraising events spearheaded by Ally, raising a total approaching $100,000 for local charities through creating and coordinating unique fashion show events. Her collaborations have made a lasting impact on countless people and non-for-profit organizations in our community.

We sat down with Ally and chatted about her commitment to fashion, The District, and her community:

Tell us about your background:

I studied at The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and graduated from Western Illinois University. I secured an internship with CHANEL and continued employment with a CHANEL boutique in Boston working with celebrities such as 16

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But while I lived in Michigan, I never forgot my loyal Quincy area customers. And so several times a year, I packed up what I knew my Quincy customers would love and created a mini Ally boutique in Quincy for several days each visit. It was a fun way to keep in touch with longtime loyal customers and friends.

And then… opportunity knocked again:

And then, as luck would have it, an opportunity knocked again: to return to Quincy.

And I excitedly accepted.

Which brings the story to Ally’s Boutique and Ally’s Too:

We opened Ally’s Too in early 2016 and just celebrated our second anniversary at Ally’s Boutique a couple of months ago.

We welcomed designer Frank Lyman to the Ally’s Boutique this fall; our customers love the line. It’s been a wonderful addition!

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GOINGS ON IN THE DISTRICT Christopher Desert of Quincy, gives his son, Alexander, 8, a boost to get a closer look at the interior of a hot rod parked along Maine St., during the Tin Dusters event in Quincy.

TIN DUSTER COLOR RUN Burt Lallace of Shelbina, Mo., polishes his car during the early morning hours of the Tin Duster event on Maine Street in Quincy, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016.

Sherry Havener of Mt. Zion, Ill., hangs on to her hat while sightseeing at the Tin Duster event in Quincy.

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With the help of his dad Scott Armstrong, Dugan, 4, of New London, Iowa picks out a toy car from a vendor during the Tin Duster event.

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ABOVE - Street rod enthusiast park their cars along Maine Street in Quincy, a the Tin Dusters event gets underway Saturday.

RIGHT - Detail of a door handle during the event.

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Jammy Simmons of New London, Mo., is one of several vendors selling their wares along Hampshire St. in Quincy, during the Tin Dusters event.

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SIGNS Your Roof IS Wearing DOWN

There are warning signs homeowners can look for that might indicate a roof replacement is on the horizon. Recognition of these signs can help homeowners be more financially prepared.

1. The presence of algae. If the roof has lots of dark streaks and stains clinging to it, that is likely algae, which can grow on the roof for quite awhile. Algae does not necessarily do any damage to a roof, but it does do some damage to a home’s physical appearance.

2. Buckling shingles. Buckling shingles are more than just an eyesore, they actually might indicate significant problems. When shingles buckle, that’s typically because hot air from the attic is forcing the shingles away from the home.

3. Granule loss. Granule loss is typically a byproduct of normal shingle wear and tear that results from inclement weather. Older roofs might experience granule loss, but granule loss can also occur on a new roof if a defective roofing product was used.

4. Mold. Unlike the warning signs already discussed, mold is not visible on the outside of the home. Instead, homeowners should look in the attic of a home to see if there is any mold growth. If there is, the roof is likely leaking, and the health risks of mold growth in a home are substantial.

5. Roof rot. Perhaps the most discouraging sign a homeowner can see is roof rot. Roof rot appears when a roof is in considerable decay and its consequences can stretch far beyond the roof.

Homeowners might fear a full roof replacement because of the cost associated with such a project. But if ignored, problems with a roof could eventually prove far more costly than the price of replacing the roof.

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touching Joy.

Angelica Niemann, Miss Quincy, hands out pink balloons to participants of the 10th Anniversary Pink Pass it On Walk in the District, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at Washington Park in Quincy.

Quincy Mayor, Kyle Moore, left, surprises Joy Berhorst, right, with a quilt given to her in appreciation of her efforts organizing the annual Pink Pass it On Walk in the District fundraiser.

The District In Action:

Pink Pass It On

By Beth Ann Weber

beth@mainestqcy.com Photos by Steve Bohnstedt

People in pink streamed into Washington Park on a chilly but sunny October Saturday to prepare for the Tenth Annual Pink Pass It On 5K Walk, an event sponsored by local businesses that raises breast cancer awareness. The proceeds from the event go to the Blessing Breast Center Financial Assistance Program to help women who have no insurance or high-deductible insurance get the digital imaging that they need. The event can be life-saving because women too often postpone needed examinations due to financial issues. Since one in eight women develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, routine screenings are vitally important to improve their chances of survival.

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Many in the crowd had a personal connection to breast cancer. Some were survivors while others had a loved one who suffered from the disease. Brenda Wietholder from Lorraine was there early for her second consecutive year as a participant. When she took part last year, she had just been diagnosed with breast cancer and had yet to begin her chemotherapy treatments. Family and friends walked with her to offer their support during a truly frightening time. This year, Brenda had all her treatment behind her, and she proudly wore her special survivor pin. When asked about her medical experience, Brenda expressed how glad she was that all her treatment could take place in the area. Since she lives a distance from Quincy, having to travel even farther for assistance would have been a serious difficulty, causing her additional stress.

The Blessing Breast Center is one reason that local women and men no longer feel

that they have to go to St. Louis or another urban center to get the best treatment. According to Dawn Herzog, Supervisor of the center, Quincy area residents can now get the best in digital imaging without leaving town. The Blessing Breast Center offers regular screenings, ultrasound mammograms, and 3D imaging. In fact, the breast center offers something many other places do not, biopsies performed with the help of that 3D imaging, a more exact procedure that improves the accuracy of a diagnosis. If patients go somewhere else for treatment, they might miss out on the most advanced technology available.

The difference in cost between a regular mammogram and a 3D mammogram is about $100. The money raised from Pink Pass It On is used to pay the difference for women whose insurance does not cover it.

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that required Illinois insurance companies to cover 3D mammograms. Although a few residents still do not have coverage due to their particular insurance situation, the majority of Illinois women have better access to this much more accurate detection method.

Dawn and Laurie Laaker, Office Coordinator of the center, said, “Governor Rauner is definitely on our hero list” due to his support for this state mandate.

Joy Berhorst, the owner of Domestics Etc., has been helping organize Pink Pass It On since it began. She was part of the original committee of District businesswomen who decided ten years ago that they wanted to give back to their customers, most of whom happened to be women. Organizing this 5K walk seemed a great way to do just that. For the last eight years, Joy has been the event coordinator and a driving force behind the

Hannah Buss, 19 months, of Quincy, is geared up and ready for the 5K event Saturday.

event. Unbeknownst to Joy, her colleagues chose this year’s walk to honor her dedication to the cause. They surprised her with special recognition of her efforts during the speaking portion of this year’s event, deeply

Two-hundred people pre-registered for this year’s Pink Pass It On, and a number of others came and registered Saturday morning. Miss Quincy and Miss Teen Quincy handed out pink balloons which were later released in honor of those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. On display was a commemorative quilt made out of t-shirts that represented each year of the event. Each shirt had actually been worn in the walk, which added to the quilt’s symbolic power. A raffle for Survivor Baskets was also held to help raise additional funds.

Speakers included Mayor Kyle Moore, Dawn Herzog, Joy Berhorst, and Brenda Graff, this year’s honorary survivor. Krazy Kakes provided a variety of fresh-baked treats for the walkers and their supporters. The purpose of the walk was quite serious, but the atmosphere was hopeful and even triumphant.

Many people brought their friends, some brought their families, and a few brought their dogs. After all, cancer of any type is a family affair. Everyone is affected, and everyone needs to support the patient.

Pink Pass It On is just one more way The District comes together to help the Quincy Community. As Joy noted, the list of sponsors on the commemorative quilt provided a history of The District businesses. A few have left over the last decade, but many are still thriving. The support for the walk has been strong since the beginning when caring local entrepreneurs decided they wanted to give something back to those who patronized their businesses. Since that day, thousands of women have received their routine screenings due in part to this charitable endeavor and the efforts of the Blessing Breast Center. No one knows how many lives this effort has saved, but the number is significant. Fortunately, when the people of Quincy have a need, The District folk try to fill it.

Participants of the 5K event make their way down Maine Street Saturday, October 22 during the 10th Annual Pink Pass It On walk.

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Christkindl Market and Dick Brothers Brewery

A Holiday Match Made In Germany The historic Dick Brothers Brewery complex at 9th and York Streets will be the setting for The District’s popular Christkindl Market, to be held Friday through Sunday, December 2-4, 2016.

“With Quincy’s rich German heritage, the Dick Brothers Brewery complex is the perfect location for Christkindl Market,” says Bruce Guthrie, executive director of The District.

“The market will be held inside the historic Brewery structure which will provide a backdrop of authentic German craftsmanship for this unique event.”

Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Tickets for Friday night’s VIP preview party benefit are $15 and can be used for admission on Saturday and Sunday, too.

Christkindl Market is sponsored in part by The District, the Quincy Art Center, Gallery Solaro and Austin Properties.

The District is a non-profit organization with the mission of promoting, revitalizing and preserving Quincy’s Historic Business District through broadbased community support, including both public and private partnerships. The District extends from Front Street to Twelfth Street, and Broadway to State Streets.

For more information on The District, visit www.thedistrictquincy.com.

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EATS & DRINKS

EATS & DRINKS

From The Butcher Block

Any true foodie will tell you, make friends with your butcher and you’ll never be disappointed. Dan Veihl is that guy.

A friend of mine for many years, Dan Veihl Dan has helped many of us master the art of meat. From grilling to marinades to that spectacular holiday feast, Dan at the Butcher Block is the go to guy. Dan and I had a chance to catch up recently, and I asked him a few questions about himself, his business, and what services the offer.

TS- What got you into this profession?

DV- When I was growing up I worked for my uncle at Watkins Meat Market.

TS- As an independent shop, what sets the Butcher Block apart from the large chain grocery stores in the area?

DV- We strive on quality and local hometown service. We can furnish cooking instructions with everything we sell. We also offer a quick serve deli for lunch time soup and assorted cold or hot sandwiches.

TS- I see your father, wife, son, daughters, and nephews here on occasion. Is it safe to say that this is a family business?

DV- Yes it is a family business and will continue to be one. Next year will be our 10 year anniversary on Maine St.

TS- I know from past experiences that you offer

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Thanksgiving Past and Present

By Tim Spencer

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When I think of Thanksgiving, I always remember back to when I was a kid. I was always so excited on the night before Turkey Day, because there wasn’t going to be school for the next 4 days. I remember always watching Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving and the smell of the house. My mom would be making her cornbread for the stuffing for the big day, peeling potatoes and getting the turkey seasoned up to be put in the oven in the very early morning hours.

grilling classes. About how often do you have these and how can someone find info as to when you have one coming up?

DV- We offer classes 3-5 times a year.

You can find out about the classes and our weekly specials by signing up on our website www.butcherblockquincy.com

TS- What is the weirdest request someone wanted you to order for them?

DV- After being in this business for as long as I have nothing is weird anymore. I just tell everyone that we sell “everything but the squeal”.

TS- As I look around the store I see numerous brands of BBQ sauce, rubs, marinades, and seasonings.

Dad would be getting the extra tables and chairs out of storage for the family gathering. I always hated sitting at the “kids table”.

I was so looking forward to the family being there and having the big meal and watching the Macy’s Day Parade. I would give anything to be able to experience that Wednesday night one more time. Things were much simpler when I was a kid. As I got older and started cooking for my family with the recipes that I got over the years from my mom and grandmother, it occurred to me that these were just basic recipes.

Nothing special at all. No secret ingredient.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and cook the chorizo, until it begins to brown and is crispy, about 8 mins.

Add the onion, carrots, celery, and apple to the chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have browned, about 10 mins.

Add the crumbled cornbread and gradually pour in enough of the stock so the stuffing is not too dry but at the same time, not too wet.

Butter a 9x9 casserole dish. Spread the stuffing in an even layer. Bake until it’s heated through and lightly brown on top, about 20 mins.

TS- With the the holiday season approaching, what can customers expect from the Butcher Block for their holiday feasts?

TIM SPENCER is a local foodie who loves to grill out, use a smoker and has been known to occasionally bake a cake.

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The past few years I decided to change up some of the recipes that I grew up with. I now add chorizo and apples to the cornbread stuffing and for my sweet potatoes I add toasted pecans, crushed pineapple and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. As you can tell, I like to add a Southwest flair to my recipes. You will see this in a few recipes that I will share in upcoming issues as well.

Cornbread Stuffing With Chorizo And Apple

DV- We stock items from professional competition BBQ teams and restaurants that have been made famous because of their award winning recipes.

DV- We have a lot to choose from. The last few years we have had repeat customers for our fresh turkeys, prime rib, dry aged steaks, and marinated chicken breasts.

The pork crown roasts we offer makes a stunning holiday centerpiece. We also offer assorted meat and cheese trays for home and holiday parties. The Butcher Block can even cater your party if you would like. Last but not least, a Butcher Block gift certificate would make a great stocking stuffer!

No special way to mix something up. Not even one extra spice that I never heard of.

I then realized that it wasn’t the food at all that made the day awesome. It was the family being together.

14 oz of raw chorizo (Mexican) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small white onion, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 2 small carrots, finely chopped 2 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread, homemade or store bought 1 large sweet apple, chopped 2 cups chicken stock (low sodium or store bought is fine) .5 stick unsalted butter MAINE ST. MAGAZINE - NOVEMBER 2016

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HAVE AN IDEA FOR A FEATURE? Email it to sam@mainestqcy.com ment with Tri-Township (227 S. 54th) on November 1st where they will start responding into Engine Three’s (36th and Maine) district with us on structure fires. There has been so much building in the southeast part of town. This will help get two trucks to converge on the scene quickly rather than having to wait on the 2nd truck from another location. At the same time, we’ll respond to Tri-Township’s district for structure fires within 5 road miles of any of our stations.”

The role of the firehouse has changed

over the years, having gone from community center to a place where training programs and safety related events are held. Chief Henning wants people to know Central and the other stations are available when they’re not out fighting a fire.

“Just want to encourage people if they have questions or issues they’re free to stop by, we want people to know we’re here to help.”

“And maybe not to park in front of the doors” , he added with a grin.

The names of firefighters and their hire dates are etched in chalk at the top of the hose tower.

The tradition dating back at least 60 years, continues today.

in the lighting ceremony.

The Central Fire Station at 906 Vermont in The District.

A Tradition of Excellence The District’s Central Fire Station has been serving the Quincy community for close to a century.

By Sam Middendorf

been a fixture in the District ever since.

babies’ survival.

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Central and the four out-of-district fire stations generally respond to about 4000 incidents a year. These are comprised of structure, vehicle, and other fire responses, along with EMS, rescue, and miscellaneous emergencies. These are the functions for which QFD was originally created, and QFD does them well.

In addition, firefighters hold a monthly car seat check for two hours at Central, where they will inspect, reseat, or properly install your child seat in your vehicle. The first 2017 Car Seat Check will be on Saturday, January 7th from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

Photos by Steve Bohnstedt

Although firefighting and emergency response are the most vital duties of the Quincy Fire Department, their role in the community and the District has grown over the last several decades.

The More You Know

The Quincy Fire Department has been in existence since 1839. To put that in perspective, not only was it around almost 70 years before the Cubs last won a World Series, there was no World Series. Babe Ruth had not yet been born.

There are now, however, a wide range of other services they provide.

Central Fire Station at 9th and Vermont is a somewhat more recent development, having been built during the Babe’s heyday in 1924. The firefighters held a dance the night they lit the lights for the first time, and it has

Through a recent change in state law, they are also a Safe Haven location, where a mother can leave an unwanted child without fear of harm to the child or of breaking the law. This law has nationally resulted in many

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These include inspections, health and safety fairs, CPR training, and the Citizen’s Fire Academy, which educates local citizens in areas of safety and fire behavior.

There’s more. On Halloween every year, Firefighters Local 63 opens up a bay for drive-through Trick or Treating. The union buys and delivers Meal on Wheels for senior citizens one day a year. Chief Joe Henning told us they are in their 6th year of selling Breast Cancer Awareness shirts in aid of Blessing Hospital.

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“Kids get to see Santa and he provides a toy for each of them through the Toys for Tots program”, Henning told us. “Also during that time we’ll be giving fire truck rides, which of course kids love.”

After a quick spin around the neighborhood, kids and parents can enjoy a cookie and soda, or hot chocolate, and listen to the Salvation Army brass band. Events like these help remind the community of the expanded role of Central and the other units.

“People historically tend to rally around the neighborhood firehouse, they like having one there in good and bad times”, said Henning. “It’s not uncommon, 4 or 5 times a year to have someone with a medical emergency knock on your door. That proximity can be handy.”

A map of Quincy, made by firefighters in 1979, frames an original oak table that is still used for card games today.

Changes In Coverage

That proximity may change in the near future. The City Council is currently discussing the possibility of redistricting within the fire department to better serve the community.

“Some would like to see a four-station model,” Henning said, “and some would like to see a five-station one. We’re going through a comprehensive look top to bottom at response times and locations to find the best answer to the question, ‘if you could drop four or five stations anywhere in Quincy, where would they go to give as equal a response time as possible to all residents of Quincy?’”

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The upstairs sleeping quarters, complete with a “pole hole,” left background, is still used by some of the firefighters. The sleeping quarters also doubled as a dance hall decades ago.

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Giving Her Exactly What She Wants!

On a recent trip to market, we had the opportunity to view all of the latest in fall and winter fashions. While taking an Uber ride to the show, our driver asked what brought us to town. (For this article, he has asked to be referred to as Mr. Uber.) After hearing about our shop Mr. Uber wanted to share a piece of advice with us, and the gentlemen shopping this holiday season.

After 42 years of marriage, Mr. Uber said he always paid close attention to his wife’s favorite stores and what she would bring home. He would visit to chat with the sales staff that knew her, and get their input on what the perfect selection would be. 42 years later this tried and true method is still working for Mr.Uber. Though this sounds simple, for some this task can feel very overwhelming.

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Lay that fear to rest, and let’s break down how you can give her exactly what she wants this holiday season.

Locally produced accessories are always a popular choice with our clients.

1. Pay attention and listen to what she says she likes, and doesn’t like.

2. Does she have a favorite store? Connect with the shopkeeper and find out what her favorite purchases have been. Chances are they know the appropriate size, styles, and colors she loves.

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3. Know your stores return policy. Many small business work with local artisans who produce one-of-a-kind work or carry limited quantities of popular items. Typically these stores allow for exchanges, but not returns.

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The packaging is just as important as what’s inside.

4. Purchasing a gift certificate can be the easiest way to give her exactly what she wants, just make sure to treat it like any other gift. These don’t just go in envelopes.

Wrap or bag with a smaller item like a piece of artisanal jewelry or handcrafted accessory.

Don’t forget the tissue paper.

Handmade one-of-a-kind bracelets are easy to gift, and incorporate into almost any outfit.

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HOME DESIGN

Creating a Full Designer Christmas Tree

Christmas is coming, are you ready?!

Christmas is the #1 most decorated Holiday for many households. I am going to help you with some trends and tips to make it easy and inviting for not only you and your family, but to others that will be visiting your home for the holiday season.

CHRISTMAS TREE - If using an artificial tree, make sure to adjust the branches to ensure all holes are filled and the tree section joints are not exposed. Also check each needle cluster to ensure they are straightened and not matted from storage.

Lights – First step should be lights on the

around the trunk of the tree ONLY. Lighting should be strung toward the trunk then out towards the tips of each branch…NOT just around the outside.

tree. The preferred choice is to use clear or white non-blinking lights. But…if you like your tree to have a sparkle effect, add one blinking set of clear or white lights

The Advocacy Network for Children is a non-profit agency with limited federal funding. The Advocacy Network for Children works with children going through sexual abuse, physical abuse or neglect. The funds Yellow Kiss Boutique is raising from their Fashion show will directly go toward the “Prevention Program” that raises awareness and educates children how to say “No” or how to tell an adult when put in a sexual or physical abuse situation. The agency acts as the powerful voice in these children’s best interest. To learn more about Advocacy Network for Children, visit their website at http://advonet.org/.

GARLAND – My favorite way of adding garland or ribbon (silk, burlap, or mesh) to a Christmas tree is running it from top to bottom, while tucking the garland or ribbon into the tree every 2 ft. One can also layer up the ribbon in 2 different colors or possibly use just use one color, starting at the top of tree and spiraling it down through the branches towards the bottom…making about 5 or 6 streaks down around a full Christmas tree.

FLORAL STEMS – If your tree needs the full overstuffed designer look that you want, consider adding about 20 matching textural floral picks or stems. They should coordinate with your tree’s color scheme. You can also use any natural elements to decorate your tree with…such as pinecones, grapevines, feathers, or twigs.

Yellow Kiss Boutique Raising Funds to Benefit Advocacy Network for Children to Help Prevent Child Abuse

Yellow Kiss Boutique is hosting their Winter/Holiday Runway Fashion Show on Saturday, November 12 at ONE Restaurant and Bar in Quincy.

Doors open at 3:00 pm and the show starts at 4:00 pm. Tickets are $15 and include entry, a drink ticket, a raffle ticket and a VIP discount card! All proceeds benefit the Advocacy Network for Children.

GREENERY STEMS – Depending on the tree and if you want a lush look, add greenery stems of different shapes to our tree. It can be stems of flocked evergreen branches; evergreen branches with berries; or a cluster of glittered pine branches. Make sure to space the branches out. For a standard 7’-8’ tree, add three different types of greenery stems and five of each type for a total of 15 stems.

ORNAMENTS – A trick is to use Christmas ornaments that are oversized since they look so much better when mixed in with your standard size ornaments. On the tree be sure to put midsized ornaments towards the middle of the Christmas tree, then put your unique or oversized ornaments toward the outside and your smallest ornaments hanging on the tips of the branches. Make sure your colors are equally distributed throughout the tree. At this point, add any special family or sentimental ornaments. Christmas trees should be filled with memories!

Style FOR A Cause

Yellow Kiss Boutique’s Winter Collection is filled with all the upcoming Fashion trends for the Fall/Winter 2016/2017 Season!

Grab your girlfriends for a fun night out in

Event Information:

Saturday, November 12, 2016 Doors open at 3pm, Show starts at 4pm.

Fashion show will end around 4:30.

Runway Fashion Show at ONE Restaurant and Bar Tickets purchased are $15 All proceeds benefit the Advocacy Network for Children Entry includes one drink ticket, an entry into our raffle drawing and a VIP discount card to Yellow Kiss Boutique!

Tickets can be purchased at Yellow Kiss Boutique (609 Hampshire St., Quincy, IL) or at yellowkissboutique.com (under “all”).

the District! Support local businesses while raising money for a great cause.

About Yellow Kiss Boutique: Yellow Kiss Boutique believes every woman should have the chance to look great and feel good about themselves. Yellow Kiss Boutique offers a wide range of apparel to fit any woman’s unique sense of style. Their clothing and accessories are carefully selected to provide customers the latest fashions. To keep customers in style, new arrivals are added to the store weekly. Beyond helping women look their best, Yellow Kiss Boutique strives to make shopping a positive experience. Our top priorities are excellent customer service and personal stylists to help find clothing you love and feel great wearing!

TREE TOPPER – This finishes off your tree! It can be the traditional star, Santa, Angel, fancy ribbon bow, a cluster of feathers, sticks, stems arranged at the top, or anything else that you choose to top your tree for a complete look. Don’t forget the tree skirt!

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Have fun and enjoy your Christmas decorating. Put on some Christmas music and be safe. If you feel you need some help or want a different look, feel free to give us a call!!

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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY November 26 Celebrate the fun of Shopping Local.

Get up, get out and #SHOPSMALL. Make a day of it in The District!

LOFT TOUR

Thursday, Dec. 1 • 5 PM - 8 PM Take a tour to see the different kinds of upper story living spaces The District has to offer. Be inspired by the architecture and design of these unique downtown living spaces.

featured arts events QHS Musical Fiddler on the Roof

All Wars Museum Open House

Nov. 9-12 at 7:30 pm, Nov. 13 at 2 pm QHS Theatre, 217-224-3774

Quincy Civic Music Association Jupiter String Quartet

Friday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 pm, JWCC Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium, 217-224-5499

Saturday, Nov. 12, 1-4pm, All Wars Museum, Illinois Veterans Homes, 217-222-8641

Sunday Music Series Sarah Javaux

Battle for the Baton Winner Reveal

Pioneer Breakfast with Mrs. Claus

Mary S. Oakley & Lee Lindsay Exhibition Opening Friday, Nov. 18 at 7 pm, Quincy Art Center, 217-223-5900

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Sunday, Nov. 27 at 4 pm Calvary Baptist Church 217-228-2866

Follow The District’s Facebook page for updates on these exciting events and celebrate the season with us!

Participating District Businesses Open Late Until 8 December 1, 8, 15 and 22

Celebrating a Season of Gratitude in The District!

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 9 am John Wood Mansion, 217-222-1835

St. Nicholas Eve Party

Monday, Dec. 5 at 6 pm, Quincy Museum, 217-224-7669

For a complete calendar, visit artsquincy.org!

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Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 pm The Holiday Inn, battleforthebaton.com

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Valley of Quincy Scottish Rite Day Activities November 12, 2016 8:15am 9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 11:45am

Coffee, juice and rolls in the dining room 4 DVD shown to new Scottish Rite candidates in the Blue Lodge room “Intro to Theatre” program for everyone in the 4th floor auditorium Special SR jewel presentation to 2016 new members in the auditorium Free Lunch served in the dining room

1:00pm 1:45pm 3:00pm 4-7pm

Public presentation of a play “The Last Full Measure” Masonic Stage Design: Quincy’s Scenery Collection by Wendy Waszut-Barrett Tour the Masonic Temple with guides on each floor.

Masonic family soup supper fundraiser in dining room.

Handbags Clothing•Jewelry Luggage Gift Items

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SCOTTISH RITE DAY will be celebrated by all Scottish Rite Valleys in the United States to help the public learn more about our organization and recognize our members. For questions, call 217222-0230 or email qcyaasr@gmail.com

Soup Supper

115 North 4th St. (on the Square) • (217)22-DIVAS Hours: Tues.-Fri 10-5pm Sat. 10-2

Chili or Chicken Noodle Soup, Sandwiches, Desserts and Drinks $7 in advance, $8 at the door For tickets, call 573-795-9967 or 217-222-0230 or email quincyrainbow@yahoo.com Dine in or carry out

Soup Supper

Chili or Chicken Noodle Soup Sandwich Dessert Drink

November 12, 2016 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

At the Quincy Masonic Temple 428 Jersey Street Quincy, Illinois

$7.00 in advance or $8.00 at door For tickets, call 573-795-9967 or 217-222-0230 or email: quincyrainbow@yahoo.com

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are presented the first Monday of each month. quincypubliclibrary.org November 9 Th Maine Center Customer Appreciation Event, 5-7:30pm.

InStore Specials, light appetizers, entertainment.

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS IN THE DISTRICT THU. FRI. 3 $4 House Wine Martini’s @ 515 FRI. NOV. 4 Mike Coultas Cellar 21 Domestic Bottles $1 Parker’s Pub

Machine One Restaurant & Bar $2 Off Any Martini Martini’s @ 515 THU. NOV. 10 Thirsty Thursday 1/2 price apps, open mic night One Restaurant & Bar

Domestic Bottles $1 Parker’s Pub

$4 House Wine Martini’s @ 515

SAT. NOV. 12 Funhouse Riot One Restaurant & Bar

FRI. NOV. 18 Beau Becraft Cellar 21

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FRI. NOV. 11 “Jolly Ornaments” Painting event One Restaurant & Bar

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Mic Check Tour Hip Hop Show Cougar’s Den

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November 10 Changes Salon and Spa Christmas Open House.

Product specials, drawings, service giveaways. Light appetizers and adult beverages.

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November 12 Renaissance Masquerade Ball La Bella Vita, 6pm-11pm.

Experience the mystery of masquerade along with a taste of the Renaissance. Electric violin, dancing jesters, extravagant appetizer bar. Three course Renaissance dinner by local celebrity chefs.

Dancing, live auction and more.

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FRI. NOV. 25 Logan Kammerer Cellar 21 Domestic Bottles $1 Parker’s Pub

NOVEMBER 2016 November 4 The State Room Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Illinois invites families to the annual event held at the State Room in Quincy, IL (434 S. 8th St.).

Doors open at 6:30 and the live auction starts at 7:00 PM. talent for the event! Tickets $20. To reserve tickets, call 217223-5452 or by emailing ryanf@bbbswci.org 605 Gallery Paradigms opening.

This new display offers artworks that highlight the concept of paradigm. Anyone or anything can tell you everything when captured in the right moment. Photographic interpretations by Quinton Cawthon, Steve Bohnstedt, Stacy Guinn and Jewel Gwaltney, pattern based processes

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Miller Titus and Joe Irvin Conover.

(217) 653-6971 November 5 Quincy Public Library Quincy Parkinsons Support Group, 10am quincypubliclibrary.org Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ The Quincy Symphony Chorus will present American Spirit at 7:30pm. American Spirit celebrates the genius of songwriters from the United States and includes a wide variety of musical styles. qsoa.org Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center Mobile Food Pantry, 10am. 639 York St. 12,000 pounds of fresh produce and food items to be distributed to the community.

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November 5 VETERAN’S DAY PARADE 10-11am, from 12th & Maine to 5th & Maine 217-430-2912 Six String Heroes Restringing Event Second String Music, 11am-3pm. Bring in your guitar and get a free restringing, including strings. Some limitations apply, call for details.

(217) 223-8008 November 6 KROC Center Family Praise Night 5-6pm krocquincy.org November 7 Quincy Public Library Foreign film A Kid with a Bike Rated PG-13 2011-87 miutes. Film in the large meeting room, 5pm. Foreign films

Quincy Masonic Temple Scottish Rite Day. Programs all day, Lunch and Soup Supper. Learn more about the Quincy Masonic Family, tour the temple and recognize members.

217-222-0230 November 14 Mane Therapie Salon Open House 4-7pm.

Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, 25% off retail prices, chair massages.

Gift certificates special, raffles & prizes.

(217) 221-8988 November 18-20 Quincy Senior Center WINTERNOMICON Three day gaming convention. Board games, miniature games, cogs and much

much more. Saturday a silent auction benefitting RIP Medical Debt.

217-223-7904 November 19 Oakley Lindsay Center Quincy Service League Holiday Gift Show.

This year the show will have over 100 merchants selling items from specialty foods, handcrafted clothes and quilts, holiday decorations, jewelry, outdoor garden and patio décor, hand blown glass, woodworking and much more! qslgiftshowchair@ gmail.com 217-316-1591.

November 24 SALVATION ARMY THANKSGIVING DINNER Good food is served accompanied by the good fellowship of those around the table. Transportation is provided for those needing a ride and meals are also delivered to shut-ins. Volunteers are needed in a variety of roles on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. To volunteer contact Jeremy Koren.

217-231-5633 November 26 Small Business Saturday Celebrate the fun of Shopping Local! Get up, get out and shop small! thedistrictquincy.com December 1 Loft Tour Take a tour to see the different kinds of upper story living spaces The District has to offer. Be inspired by the architecture and design of these unique downtown living spaces. thedistrictquincy.com Thankful Thursday Participating District

businesses open until 8pm. thedistrictquincy.com December 2 Christmas Banquet The State Room, 6-11pm. The sixth annual Christmas Banquet/ Party with meal provided by the Patio Restaurant. Elsenpeter Productions brings Longhorn Comedian, JR Frohn Christmas Carols, Katrina Brown and Rod Reyes Entertainers. $37.50/person. Cash bar.

Call for reservations.

217-335-3338 December 2-4 Christkindle Market Dick Brothers Brewery, 9th & York Streets.

Celebrate the season with an old fashioned Christmas Market. Food, Drink, Shopping and Entertainment. thedistrictquincy.com December 3 Quincy Symphony Orchestra Holiday Festival Family Concert QJHS Morrison Theatre, 3-5pm. This grand production of music and song includes festive selections and traditional carols. Watch the winner of Encore’s “Battle for the Baton” contest conduct “Sleigh Ride”. qsoa.org

Salvation Army Ring-ABell Run Check in - 8am, Race time - 10am. Proceeds help support The Salvation Army annual Christmas campaign, providing Christmas food baskets, toys for children, and the community Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

Register by November 18 to guarantee a long sleeved tshirt. krocquincy.org

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The PERFECT Gift

Show your love. #ShopSmall #TheDistrict Celebrate the holiday shopping season and Live Life Local during Small Business Saturday, November 26.

Rekindle the joy of discovering unique, special gifts and genuine, personal service.

Live music, refreshments, and in-store specials are part of the fun awaiting you in The District.

Your local small businesses appreciate your support!

My dear Michael Rose is hard to buy for. He’s specific about what he wants.

His clothes have to be of a certain brand and of a certain thickness.

There’s only one kind of watch he’ll wear. He always says “Don’t get me anything” when I ask what he wants for his birthday or Christmas. I don’t like that answer. I ask him to tell me…well, specifically, what he wants. And again, “don’t get me anything.” One of many things we have in common is a bizarre sense of humor.

Michael always enjoys the opportunity for a good laugh. Anytime I can make him laugh, I’m happy. His birthday was Oct. 10, and

as always I was racking my brain trying to think of something to get for him. This was a “milestone” birthday, and I wanted to get him something really special. Something he’d appreciate, maybe even use. And then it dawned on me—that perfect gift was right in The District at Potter & Vaughn. Every time I shop there, the other customers are laughing with me. The witty and clever trinkets get me every time. I love the socks and greeting cards with the cuss words. Maybe it’s the kid in me that thinks cuss words on socks and greeting cards is hilarious.

Maybe it’s because the socks and greeting cards have beautiful patterns and fonts, with cuss words. I love it. After browsing for a while—I never want to leave that shop in a hurry because I’m having too much of a good time—I finally chose the “Thank you for always being older than me” card. And for his gift? Two pairs of socks. That sounds like a crummy gift, but they aren’t just any socks. One sock had a cuss word on it about

getting…ahem, ”stuff ” done. Ha! And the other sock said “Worst gift ever.” I laughed so much at these socks I had a feeling Michael would, too. As he started to open his gift, I felt a twinge of nervousness, thinking there was a slight chance he wouldn’t like it.

But of course he did. His booming laughter filled our small apartment. He even wore the “worst gift ever” socks to work! I didn’t know if they’d be the correct “thickness” for him to want to wear them, but he did!

Score! With Christmas around the corner, be sure to check out everything The District has to offer. Get some funny gifts from Potter & Vaughn for your loved ones. Check out what Second String Music has to offer for the musicians in your life. Premier Diva has beautiful purses and much more for the divas in your life. Get some restaurant certificates from the downtown eateries! I guarantee you will find some wonderful gifts, no matter where you shop in The District.

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COVER ARTIST

OUR HISTORY

Living her life in Color

When you think of Terry Britton, one word comes to mind - vibrant. From her warm, inviting smile to the color combinations she chooses for her works, Terry’s emotions are on display.

Her signature style is bold yet playful, full of mystery as the eyes are are almost hypnotic. When I visited Terry at her

home, I was struck by how many works of art grace her walls, each more beautiful than the next. She shares her studio space with her husband, Roberto, well known to many as the founder of Tiramisu in The District.

The love between these two is evident, as he is her favorite subject, and his desk is positioned perfectly so that he may look on while she’s painting. Terry has truly mastered the art of living a colorful life.

From Feathers to Furnishings Contributions of Jewish Entrepreneurs in 19th Century Quincy Presented by Dr. Cynthia Francis Gensheimer, Denver, Colorado In the mid-19th century, Quincy, Illinois, was a place of opportunity and attracted many people, hundreds of immigrant Jews among them. Gensheimer has assembled a large database of Jews who lived in 19thcentury Quincy. Most Jews moved on—many to St. Louis or Chicago—but some who stayed became key merchants in the fields of clothing, dry goods, hides, tobacco, liquor, and secondhand goods. Beginning as peddlers, store clerks or proprietors of tiny shops— and with no guarantee of success—they experienced booms and busts.

Through tenacity and hard work some

prospered and took their places among Quincy’s leading citizens. Gensheimer will describe in detail a few representative families and their contributions to Quincy’s economic, political, social, and religious life. She will discuss the role women played in commerce and community building and briefly explain how men and women worked together to care for the less fortunate.

Drawing on her Quincy research, she is working on several projects simultaneously.

Areas of particular interest to her are small town women who bent Jewish gender roles;

Jewish women’s benevolent work; and the first Jewish students who attended the Seven Sister schools. Gensheimer has published several articles about Quincy’s Jews. She was a fellow at the American Jewish Archives in 2015-2016 and co-authored a talk for the biennial scholars’ conference of the American Jewish Historical Society held in June in New York City.

Dr. Gensheimer will be speaking at the History Museum at 332 Maine St. in Quincy on Sunday, November 6 at 2 pm.

Abraham Jonas - Jewish entrepreneur and friend of Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Jonas moved to Columbus, Illinois in 1836 and to Quincy two years later.

Temple B’nai Sholom – Adams County

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MUSICIAN FOCUS

La Vita E Bella

MUSICIAN FOCUS With a name like Bella, one would assume that life couldn’t get much more beautiful for 17 year old Bella Sonethongkham. The 2015 winner of WGEM/Fox’s Tri Sate Idol however, still feels that there is more to accomplish and refuses to rest on her laurels. Her substantial following of fans join her at every show. Personally I think her fans should be known as The Bellisimas. Trademark pending.

Anyway, we caught up with Bella at a local coffee shop to discuss her life, her future, and music. Wise beyond her years, we opined on family, friends, music, and other things in one of the most surprising interviews we have had to date. Talent in spades she most definitely has, but that isn’t a ripple on the surface of who this young lady really is.

they come see you perform?

What is your favorite song to play? I really like “Scars” by James Bay. It’s a great melody and I really love what he says in that song. It’s like the struggle of trying to connect with someone. Teenage angsty drama. (laughs) “I See Fire” by Ed Sheeran also.

Do you have other interests outside of music?

Athletics have never been my strong suit and most of the reasons I have done them is because I love food. (smiles cheekily) One of my major endeavors is my passion for food. I am in an almost overwhelming amount of extracurricular activities at the

Upcoming shows: with Mike Shull Dec 9th at The One Restaurant supporting the charity Operation Choose Life In high school I fell in love with a song called “The Lord Bless You And Keep You”.

It’s a tradition there for the choir. The power and emotion of that song can do anything. There are several other songs in choir that, just listening to the voices creating something that one person can’t do alone. So I love choir. Ed Sheeran. I play a lot of his stuff. Celine Dion is just a powerhouse. Christina Aguilera. Her voice in “Burlesque” just conveyed so much emotion. The Civil Wars also. Unfortunately they broke up.

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My dad will always brag about how he played violin in the 4th grade. I mean so did I, but I actually got all the way through high school with it. (laughs). No, but my dad’s side of the family is so intelligent and very good at everything. But my mom sings. We used to sing in the car all the time. My grandma sings all the time as well, so I think I likely got my voice from that side of the family. I think my instrumental ability probably came from my dad’s side of the family though.

What do you feel sets you apart from everyone else?

I think that I try to make a personal connection with every song that I sing.

In literature they always tell you don’t identify with a character because it skews your judgement of the book. But when it comes to music, I can’t help but connect myself with what they’re saying. I think I have a deep appreciation of the emotions in songs and I try to convey that. moment. Student council senior class president, NHS, Beta Club, The Madrigal Choir, and orchestra. Last year I was in show choir as well.

Do you cook?

No, I just eat a lot. (laughs)

How big of a part have your parents played in fostering your musical talent?

If you could perform with any artist who would it be and why?

That’s a tough one. Ed Sheeran. Ella Fitzgerald. I have heard many of her songs and her voice is so beautiful and smooth.

Christina Aguilera. She has a strength in her voice that can’t be matched. Beyonce.

Her song “Sandcastles” is so heartbreaking.

Well, thank God they’re ok with me playing at 3 in the morning. That’s when I usually get everything done. They have definitely been my main support. I had an audition in Little Rock for American Idol and in Chicago for The Voice, and because of those I never get nervous onstage anymore.

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From which parent did you get your ability?

I think the FIRST thing that always catches me is the beat. There’s always a few repetitive lines in the chorus that catch you. What makes me fall in love with a song long term though, is the lyrics.

What got you started in music?

Bella Sonethongkham.

Photos by Quinten Cawthon

For AI, I was supposed to go in front of the judges but there was a mix up. We got there at 9am and they were late. Since I won a local competition and had a silver ticket, like a few others I ended up in front of the producers instead.

Which part of a song draws you in first, music or lyrics?

Musical influences...and go.

I have been singing for as long as I can remember. Like in the car with my mom I would recognize a tune and sing it at the top of my lungs. I always loved the sound of piano and always wanted to play, so my grandparents got me one in second grade, I think. The keys lit up, and I thought that was so cool. So I played piano for the longest time and then I found guitar about 4 years ago. I loved piano but guitar allowed me to play wherever I wanted. I just fell in love with music and the power it has over your emotions.

judges?

What did your parents listen to while you were growing up?

A lot of pop. If you get my dad in the car, like on a long trip to colorado, while I’m copiloting he’ll play Celine Dion, or something very heartfelt.

Where would you like to go to school?

Well, I have a little panic attack every time I think about it because I don’t know.

I have heard really good things about Loyola in Chicago. U of I in Champaign because that’s where a lot of my dad’s family went to school. U of I in Chicago, and also SLU, with a few others. I want to put myself in a different time zone though if I’m lucky.

Quote of the interview...”I’ve never really done anything that I’m not proud of ”.

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it at all. So nobody wants to be that girl that gave her kid away. Society has made that evil. For some of these girls, it’s the MOST loving thing they can do.

THYME OUT WITH...

Laura Williams

What else do you provide?

Most of our clients choose parenting. We have a program called Earn While you Learn.

They come in every week and we educate them about pregnancy and delivery and parenting. We ask them what their needs are, what they are going to be doing in 5 years. Do they need to get their GED, fill out financial papers, enroll in college. Things like that. Each time they come in they earn mommy dollars, which is like Monopoly money. At the end of their pregnancy they cash those in. Maybe they need a crib and mattress. A stroller and a car seat. Then of course we want to help them with diapers, and formula, etc. We end up involved with our clients for years. We have women come in every week with kids that are 6 or 7 years old. They still come in and touch base, because they know that we care. I sat with a girl just last week at the hospital, with the plans of just sitting there with her until her family came in from out of town. But by the time they got there she’s like, “You can’t leave me”. It felt kind of awkward, but it puts you in a real place of intimacy with someone. You come out of that with a bond.

All the parts of what we do really matter.

Executive Director, Care Net Pregnancy Services

Superwoman

By most accounts, Laura Williams can’t really estimate how many women she has assisted in her 30+ years of combined work at CareNet Pregnancy Services for 20 years, and before that at Quanada for 11 years. One could estimate hundreds owe their lives to her. She has gone above and beyond, and then beyond even that to aid women and children in need.

This month’s Thyme Out is dedicated to this amazing woman and her heartfelt cause. We sit down at Thyme Square to catch this woman in a rare moment away from her desk.

So how did you get involved in CareNet?

By accident. 20 years ago I was looking in the paper trying to see what jobs were out there and what was available. I saw an ad that was looking for a director of a pro life agency. I didn’t know what that meant. I knew what pro life was, but I had never heard of a crisis pregnancy center.

I just knew that God had planted in my heart, here’s your job now go get it. It was a natural fit to go from serving women in one state to serving in another. I have never looked back.

You’re from Quincy?

I am. I have lived all around the area, you know Lorraine and Mendon. Primarily Quincy though.

So what do you bring to the job that you think someone else wouldn’t?

I have just been through a lot of stuff in my own life, and that doesn’t mean that you have to experience everything your clients do. But I think that for me to sit across the table when a girl says to me, “You don’t know how I feel.” I can say to her, “Yeah I do. I do know what it’s like to be in your shoes.” To be 18 and in an unplanned pregnancy, or to be on public aid, or go through violence in your home and have experienced all they have. So yeah, I think I bring something different than maybe somebody else that hasn’t walked that same path.

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provides to the community.

CareNet has been in Quincy for 23 years. People are always surprised to find that out. It’s not uncommon for smaller crisis pregnancy non profits to be not well known. A lot of people unless they have had the need of our services may not know of us. What we do is, clients may come in because they think they are pregnant. We run the test and based on the results, we provide counseling from there. If it’s a negative test, we are gonna talk about how she can maybe keep this from happening again. Maybe a lifestyle change so that we aren’t going to see her again in a few weeks in the same circumstances. If it’s positive, we try to find out what she’s thinking.

We are a pro life agency so we don’t refer for abortions, but we have to be able to talk with our clients about their options. We also do free ultrasounds for women who are considering abortions. For one, to verify pregnancy and two, because you can’t deny what you see on the screen. Many have changed their minds. It becomes real.

Give us an interesting story of

Years ago when I was at Quanada, I had a client that was kind of like Eeyore. (laughs) It was just her personality. She never really got revved up about anything. One day I had gone to work and she told me she had gotten a new job. I said, “Aren’t you excited?” She was like, “Yeah”. (laughs) So I said, “Aren’t you AT LEAST jumping up and down, on the inside?” We started laughing and that was the end of the conversation.

About 10 years later, I had moved on to my current job and she had moved started her life all over again. One day out of the clear blue I got a phone call. I knew who it was immediately, because she’s got that Eeyore voice, and I said, “Well, what’s going on?”

She said, “I just called to tell you something.

I’m jumping up and down on the inside.”

This was ten years later and she actually remembered that and it meant something to her! We don’t have any idea sometimes the power of our words.

How is CareNet funded?

By begging. (laughs) Our own fundraising efforts. We are local. We don’t get any state or federal funds. We have some donors and individuals the contribute on a monthly basis. Churches. All the money that comes in to support us, stays here.

So in that train of thought, what do you feel is the average that you

need per client?

The last average I had on that was about $300 per client. It would give her what she needs to get her going. It depends in the needs of the client. If I had more to give them, then each could get more to get going.

What would you like the community to know about CareNet?

Well one, that we’re here and that all of our services are free and confidential. We would love for everyone in the community to be involved. Crisis pregnancy can happen to anyone at anytime. We have had clients up to the ages of 45. There is no such thing as a typical client. They are kids just like yours and mine, who made a bad choice. It could happen to ANY kid. Don’t think because you brought your kids up in a certain way that they are incapable of making bad choices.

What Thyme Square treat did you order today?

I am having the flat iron steak sandwich.

I usually try something different every time.

I love the portabella mushroom sandwich, but this flat iron steak sandwich might have just surpassed it.

For more information, contact CareNet Pregnancy Services of Quincy 436 S 6th St #200 Quincy, Il 62301 (217) 223-8200

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Book Holiday Parties

Private space for up to 26 people during hours Entire restaurant up to 70 peole after hours

Catering

There’s always adoption as another alternative, right?

You know, it’s really sad. I have been at CareNet for 20 years and very seldom does a girl make an adoption plan.

We live still in a world where people have negative things to say like, “Well she gave her baby away”, and that’s not

something you have said that resonated with someone.

We now offer breakfast, lunch, and casual dining catering Healthier catering option for the community Great for office meals and meetings

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Sip. Shop. Celebrate

By Kristin Dreasler

allysboutiquequincy@gmail.com In a world full of super centers, savings clubs and other

big box brands it is hard for the little guy to stand out. Enter the Quincy Maine Center, 535 Maine Street. Built in 1994, the Maine Center was designed to house

many locally owned retail shops and corporate headquarters.

The Maine Street Center retailers are now giving back.

Ally’s Boutique, Dame Hurdle

& Co., The Sweet Apricot Shop and Tri-City Sports have formed a unique business friendship.

Often hosting events and fundraisers these four retailers have chosen to combine forces to thank customers, friends and family for supporting the “Shop Local” movement.

“This event is our way to say Thank You to our customer’s for letting us be part of the important occasions of their lives, When it has to be Perfect, we are here for them!” Vince Udry, owner Dame Hurdle & Co.

Wednesday November, 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the Maine Center Shoppes will host a Customer Appreciation Event.

“We all just want to say thank you! We cannot think of a better way to thank all of our wonderful customers. We love our locals!” Ally Bakrow, owner of Ally’s Boutique and Ally’s Too. “We have the opportunity to thank our current customers and hopefully welcome new customers who are just discovering what all we have to offer!” Tom Frese, Tri-City Sports owner.

Grown N Gathered, Maine Street, is set to cater the event.

Dame and Hurdle will offer free jewelry cleaning. Sweet Apricot Shop, Ally’s Boutique and Tri-City will all offer once a year store discounts. Complimentary cocktails from each store and Rodney Hart is set to provide live music.

“Imagine smelling fall candles, sipping on spiked cider and hearing Rodney Hart on the guitar- The Maine Center will be your Fall Feel Good Spot!”

Sara Platt, owner of The Sweet Apricot Shop.

Don’t miss this fabulous fall event!

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