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MANAGING EDITOR Eric Bichsel eric@mainestqcy.com

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BUSINESS EDITOR Beth Ann Weber beth@mainestqcy.com

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LIFESTYLE EDITOR Sam Middendorf sam@mainestqcy.com

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WHY Quincy?

WHY Now? On the heels of the Quincy Service League Holiday Gift Show and Sale and Small Business Saturday, the answer to these two questions is simple.

Why not? The District is hopping with new and exciting Denette Kuhlman stores, venues, and restaurants, and The Salty Sun is blessed to be part of the action.

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My partner, Carri Bellis, and I had been contemplating opening a business in downtown Quincy for close to three years.

We had been waiting for the right time and the right location. When the storefront at 937 Maine Street became available, we decided it was now or never; we needed to take the plunge and fulfill our crazy dream.

Carri and I are both Quincy natives who returned to our beloved city to raise our families. We are both married to Quincy boys, so our roots are deep. Our love of Quincy, architecture and all things old is what ignited our initial plan. I spent 17 years practicing corporate law and Carri’s background is in early childhood/special education. She has also dabbled in retail sales along the way. My empty nest, Carri’s creativity, and our mutual desire to accomplish something outside our comfort zone is what lead us to open The Salty Sun, a REunique boutique. And honestly, the timing has been perfect. Never in my lifetime has downtown Quincy had so much to offer, and I truly believe it will only continue to grow and prosper.

December should prove to be an exciting time in The District with the many holiday events. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to take a trip down Maine Street and become part of the excitement.

If you are already in the know, thank you for supporting historic downtown Quincy and keep coming back!

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Finally, I would be remiss if I did not say Kudos to my fellow QHS classmate, Paula Bichsel. She recognized the need for a publication that really showcases The District and had the vision and courage to put together something that is outside of the box. Best wishes for continued success!

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Chuck Venvertloh, Adams County Clerk & Recorder.

Chuck Venvertloh:

Adams County Rocking the Vote

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

On a recent November day, an Adams County voter was at the County Clerk’s office questioning the national election vote totals for his township. He was polite but firm as he asked the county employees to look into what he felt was a discrepancy.

Everyone was calm and polite through the process. Although a handful of votes were not going to make a difference, the interaction was an exercise in how Democracy should work. The voter was engaged, and the county was responsive.

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sandwich delivery. November was a bit rough on Chuck Venvertloh, who was recovering from a broken leg and subsequent surgery to insert a steel plate. His recovery was going well, but he was not very mobile. In fact, I had him trapped. Still, he was kind enough to answer a few questions about the recent election on that dreary afternoon.

As we began talking, Mr. Venvertloh expressed pride in the high percentage of voters who turned out in the county. While the national turnout of eligible voters was 58%, according to the US Elections Project, in Adams County, 69% of registered voters cast a ballot, a total of 32,447 out of 47,072. In a county with a population of approximately 67,000, people, that number is impressive.

When asked why he thought that Adams County voters outperformed the national

average by such a large margin, he replied, “Midwestern values are why Adams County had such a high participation rate.” Actually, Adams County had a high voter participation level in the prior two presidential elections as well. Both 2008 and 2012 showed similar voting percentages, proving that Adams County has long had a highly engaged electorate.

Many Adams County races had people running unopposed, including the State’s Attorney and County Coroner contests. As Venvertloh noted and most residents probably know, Adams County is strongly Republican. As such, the real race, if there is one, is usually in the primary. For instance, when Gary Farha won the Republican primary for State’s Attorney, he was effectively elected to the position, and the November 8th election MAINE ST. MAGAZINE - DECEMBER 2016

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In contrast, the Adams County Sheriff ’s race did feature a real battle between a Republican candidate and a Democratic one. Unlike most other offices in the area, the sheriff has been a Democrat since Brent Fischer won the 1998 election. His endorsement of Brian VondeHaar may well have been the reason another Democrat won that race against Republican Jon McCoy by a two percent margin. The other victorious Democrat in the county was Lori R Geschwander who was re-elected to Circuit Clerk after running unopposed.

On the national front, Adams County went by 70% for Donald Trump, an overwhelming majority, even in a dark red town. Hillary Clinton received 24% of the vote, with Gary Johnson getting 4% and Jill Stein 1%.

Perhaps surprisingly, 1% of Adams County voters cast a write-in vote. Of course, those 22,790 votes did not help make Mr. Trump the President-Elect since Illinois is a solidly blue state. All twenty electoral votes will likely go to Hillary Clinton when the Electoral College meets on December 19th to officially cast their ballots. Unless there is an unprecedented number of “faithless electors,” Mr. Trump will be elected President of the United States. Although Adams County voters will not have a hand in that victory, their votes certainly reflect the Electoral College’s almost certain choice.

The Senate contest in Illinois had been the focus of much national attention. On Election Day, the actual vote for United States Senator was 56% for Mark Kirk and 38% for Tammy Duckworth, a substantially closer margin than the vote for President. Statewide, the vote went for Duckworth, so she unseated incumbent Mark Kirk, meaning Illinois’ two U.S. Senators are now Democrats.

Duckworth will join Senator Dick Durbin in Washington D.C. in January.

Although the results of the election were straightforward in Adams County, many people throughout the nation were concerned about possible vote tampering. This political season was marked by accusations of “rigging” and actual hacking by a foreign entity. When asked if vote tampering was a potential hazard in Adams County, Venvertloh replied that it was nearly impossible. For one, the voting machines used in the area were not Diebold models, the type most frequently associated with possible tampering.

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Accurate Adams County birth and death records dating back to 1878 are on file at the Adams County Clerk’s office.

conceivably, a voter could load a thumb drive and change the results. As far as Venvertloh knows, none of the machines used in Illinois were vulnerable to hacking. Also, since numbers are tabulated at the County Clerk’s Office and then sent into the state, the chances of hacking the results are greatly reduced.

In addition, the Adams County results were mostly consistent with party affiliation. If the vote totals for President had been flipped, there would have been a reason for concern.

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dent that their votes were accurately applied.

Politics in Adams County are fairly predictable. With a few exceptions, elected county officials are usually Republican, although the Sheriff ’s Department has stayed Democratic for some time. Voter turnout in this area is truly admirable and something other areas would like to emulate. Voting may well be part of those Midwestern values that Chuck Venvertloh was talking about. The majority of Adams County voters regularly go to the polls.

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Darrin Kline, in the production and printing department, trims a printing job recently at 10th Street Creative Graphics in Quincy.

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By Beth Ann Weber

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Tenth Street Creative is a little hard to find if you don’t know about the big Pepsi logo painted on the garage. The entrance is a small door covered by an awning, which made me feel as if I should give a secret knock to get in.

Of course, the door opened easily into the 1930’s brick building, where the first floor is dedicated to the production of Refreshment Services Pepsi signage, apparel, and other graphic advertising materials.

I was directed upstairs to the quirky decor of the creative area. Several tall figures were 12

in the back wearing sporty Pepsi wear. Since I hadn’t put on my glasses, I thought at first they might be tall employees doing the mannequin challenge when they were, in fact, actual mannequins. I hid my confusion as I met David Grant and Scott Schaller, two of the three full-time employees of Tenth Street Creative. Scott was assigned to give me the lowdown on the operation’s history and current situation.

First, Scott had to explain the business connections to me because they are a little complicated. PepsiCo is the corporate name of the Pepsi company. The local distributor of Pepsi products is Refreshment Service Pepsi or RSI (Refreshment Services Incorporated) owned by the Vecchie family. People tend to get the local franchise confused with

Wispak, a completely separate company that does the actual bottling. Tenth Street Creative is the in-house graphics department for RSI, but over the years they have branched out into other work. At first, they mostly did graphic design and production for customers of RSI, but they now have opened up their services to the general public. They create signage, banners, apparel, and other items. They’ve kept this branching out on the down low so that they could develop slowly, or as Scott put it, “just grow organically.”

Scott is the perfect example of this organic growth. He was attending John Wood Community College when he became an intern for the graphics department. At the time, he was a raw but eager CAD student who MAINE ST. MAGAZINE - DECEMBER 2016

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HAVE AN IDEA FOR A FEATURE? Email it to beth@mainestqcy.com had a tiny office space of 84 square feet, which also housed the printer. The graphics department continued to grow and began to do the work of all seven plants belonging to the local franchise. These plants are located in Quincy, Macomb, Decatur, Burlington, IA, Terre Haute, IN, Tallahassee, Fl, and Key West, FL. For his last two years of college, Scott attended Hannibal-LaGrange and received his BA in Graphic Design. He went immediately into full-time employment with the company and has been there ever since. In 2013, Tenth Street Creative moved into its current location at 117 S. 10th which offers 5400 square feet in a historic District location.

Business is booming, and Scott can now stretch out a bit.

During our interview, we sat underneath a scoreboard, part of the recently completed remodel of the upstairs. We discussed important business aspects for a bit, but I had to shift the conversation. As a hardcore Diet Mt. Dew addict, I needed the answer to this question, “Do you get all the free soda that you want?” Scott laughed and said that everyone asked him that question. He tantalized me by revealing the existence of a machine at another location where sodas were dispensed for a dime. They do get to try all the new items first, a perk that I envied. Scott felt that his work satisfaction was based on things other than carbonated beverages. He said, “The best thing about working here is the environment. Everyone comes, works hard, and goes home.” Perhaps the lack of drama is due to the team’s

The lobby displays a number of mannequins and a life-size Yoda near the coffee bar.

lack of caffeine intake, but there is no way to know for certain.

Exciting things do happen on site, however. The creative team has been part of several national campaigns, most notably, the Hungry McGee Beef Jerky effort. Hungry McGee is a hillbilly in the tradition of the

original Mt. Dew bottles. Tenth Street Creative designed the campaign, copyrighted it, and ultimately sold it. You can still go online and see their efforts. They were also part of the Mt. Dew Camo campaign, a popular effort in this area as well as other places in the nation.

While I was there, the staff was printing out some Christmas Pepsi emoji wrapping paper meant to wrap the staff ’s Christmas gifts. I saw a few of their apparel efforts as well and (full journalistic disclosure) may have inappropriately hinted that I wanted a hoodie. Scott did offer me a bottle of water as I was leaving, but I declined and stopped at a gas station on the way home to fill up on Diet Mt. Dew. Tenth Street Creative may be the best-kept business secret in the district. You won’t find their website because they don’t have one. They haven’t really advertised, preferring instead to grow slowly so that they can continue doing top-quality work for all their clients. But they are ready to work for you, whether you have any Pepsi connection or not. Having such a skilled and nationally successful team available in The District is a gift, so if you need professionally-designed graphics, give the guys at Tenth Street Creative a call.

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Gerilynn Morrison, Premier Diva with newlyweds Jared and Nichelle Ulrich.

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Stevee Sohn and Kristen Peters with Yellow Kiss Boutique.

Allison Bakrow, Ally’s Boutique with Joi and Bret Austin.

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Max Millkamp is a Shop Small “Superman”.

District retailers report a terrific turnout this year during “Shop Small Saturday” held on November 26.

ABOVE - Lucy Bordewick is showing some Shop Small love while Denette Kuhlman of The Salty Sun wraps her purchases.

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Many customers experienced the unique shops found in The District, like Shaker Hill at 638 Maine.

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John Bonar reads his card, while role-playing during a game of “I Am Zombie,” a game designed to test your survival skills against intelligent zombies.

Winternomicon

London calling to the faraway towns Now war is declared and battle come down London calling to the underworld Come out of your cupboards You boys and girls -The Clash

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

During a recent early morning’s wintertide chill, hordes of nomads and mercenaries descended on the District and with iron, cannon, flint, and steel did commence three days’ battle. Many met their fate on the blasted heath of glory in that time; some more often than others.

Winternomicon is a three day event that took place at the Quincy Senior Center from Friday November 18th through Sunday the 20

20th. It is an annual gathering of gamers, both individuals and clubs, featuring RPGs (role-playing games), CCGs (collectible card games), miniature war gaming, LARP (Live Action Role Play), and board games.

This was the second Winternomicon, which is winter’s version of Quincon, an event that has occurred annually in Quincy for the last thirty years. It is not unusual for 200 participants to show up over these weekends.

Cost was $20 through preregistration for the entire event ($25 at the door), or $10 for Friday or Sunday and $12 for Saturday.

There were scheduled events throughout each day that were signed up for online beforehand, with pickup games occurring frequently. Games can last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours.

Event coordinator Ray Davis told us the featured games this year included Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition, and Pathfinder, another RPG variant, that held campaigns such

as Ungrounded But Unbroken and Wardens of Sulfur Gulch.

“Also available was Magic the Gathering”, he said, “a very popular CCG. We usually have a whole slew of board games. A great one is Temple of the Beastmen, where you’re exploring the Martian crag, trying to rescue people and locate objects of value.

Another is the railroad game Ticket To Ride.”

To Subdue Without Fighting Is The Acme Of Skill If you’re unfamiliar with RPGs, they begin with a group of people around a table, led by some version of a Gamemaster, aka Dungeon Master. The GM sets up the sometimes intricate playing map or terrain using molds and other types of terrain.

On this playing field the group is placed, using figures to represent each member of the group along with other characters as needed. The GM leads the group on an adventure or in an encounter, following a script which lays out the surroundings and MAINE ST. MAGAZINE - DECEMBER 2016

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Kristopher Johnson, left, and Christian Fletcher of Quincy, go after each other in a Amtgard duel.

The two members of the local chapter of the Black River Keep are participating in the Winternomicon held at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center in Quincy, Ill., Nov. 18-20, 2016.

specifics as to what the group is experiencing, using dice to resolve probabilities. An interactive story.

Being a proper GM is to wage joyful psychological warfare on the players themselves. Finding oneself in a compromising position is a constant, and quick thinking and bold action are necessary to survive.

Dread is the currency; finding the unsafe words that engage the individual is the task at hand, and the GM must impart purpose, fun, and fear in large amounts.

No Battle Plan Survives Contact With The Enemy After meeting with Ray and sorting out my press credentials, I moved into the large main hall, which was filled with tables. In the back, several games of Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder were going on.

There were two booths set up to sell the accoutrement of gaming, including board games, miniatures, books, accessories, and campaigns.

One table on the main floor held field terrain and a crossroads that looked distinctly World War Two-like.

“This is an Alternate History skirmish”, preparer Mark Leukenhoff told me. “The Americans and Brits have thrown together versus the Russians”.

Evidently the Alternate Germans were too busy making strudel to be bothered with world domination during this timeline.

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Mark uses a set of gaming rules called Bolt Action as a guide for gameplay. As Mark and a couple friends placed the soldiers and armament, future Ally Sam Newlon told me a little about past gamer gatherings.

“This is basically the winter version of Quincon, which has been going on for 30

years”, he said. “It’s been held at the Tangerine and various hotels. One of the years it was held at the Ramada Inn, the HVAC went out. I like to call that one RoastCon.” It was time for battle. The Russians gained the advantage as their tank crested the crossroads bridge and returned fire successfully at the British antitank unit trying to take it out. The Britmerican alliance answered by setting down their crumpetburgers and destroying an MG nest. This looked like a last man standing scenario from the get-go.

Having the attention span of a bee, I moved to a table headed up by Dan Strode.

He had set up an interesting array of battlements and walkways using a hard modular fiberboard he purchased in a Kickstarter campaign. He told me that now that his son is approaching his teens, sharing these games with him has really increased his enjoyment of the hobby.

Dan invited me to play out a quick scenario to see how it all worked. This was a futuristic looking group of figures not unlike those used in Warhammer, a popular tabletop war game. He, like Mark, uses Bolt Action rules for gameplay, so I felt like his not knowing I just had a short tutorial was to my direct advantage.

“Sure”, I said, drawing him into my web of deceit.

“Okay, you have these three against my group”, he said, indicating my three very heavily armored behemoths at the building entrance and his loose affiliation of rather squeamish-looking fellows skulking about the fields. I chuckled to myself.

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“Sounds good”, I said, casually, mentally charting an intricate map of pain and despair for Dan’s lackluster bunch.

Dan got the tactical advantage to start the game, and consulted the Bolt Action book.

“Looks like I get eight rolls, but I need sixes to hit”.

As Dan was rolling his six-siders I girded my loins for the many thousands of rounds which were about to be loosed by my human tank-men in retort to this puny, wheezing effort. He rolled. And started laughing.

No less than 5 sixes stared me in the face. “[ two words I can’t type in a family magazine ]!”, I responded.

He rolled again, and two of my men were finished.

“Your third guy now has to rally to be able to function at all”. At the unit’s feet Dan placed a RALLY button, which seemed irritated that it had to sit so near such abject incompetence. Evidently Curly had soiled his armor upon seeing Moe and Larry obliterated in such a perfunctory manner.

I miss my roll.

“So, I get eight more rolls”, laughed Dan. As Curly was grated like a fine aged cheddar by a hail of shells I found myself hearkening back to a more innocent time,

A “Bolt Action” game player checks the line of sight of a “tank,” with a laser pointer to ensure it can engage an enemy target across the table.

like when I was back over at Mark’s table not getting lit up like a Christmas tree. After promising Dan I’d be back for more later, I hurried into the lobby and out in the fresh, clean air of the Land Of Not Getting Smithereened.

Some Fights Everyone Wins

On Saturday a short break from mayhem and destruction took place, and a silent charity auction was held.

“The proceeds are going to a charity called RIP Medical Debt”, Davis told us.

“They buy people’s delinquent medical debt, then forgive it.”

On Sunday another break in the action occurred as it was time for the Winternomicon Flea Market/ Garage Sale. Participants brought their used games and sold them, with Winternomicon claiming 10% of the sale.

“A great time to find hidden treasures”, said Davis, “and unload your junk games, um, I mean, part with games you might not have room for.”

Plans for Winternomicon 3 are currently underway, and Quincon will be held at a date to be determined this summer.

For those of you with a love of board games of any stripe, I highly recommend checking either of these events out. The people are great and the events look like a lot of fun. My predilection for board games has no end and I absolutely plan to attend Quincon.

First on my list is a trip back to Dan’s table.

More than a half a dozen players gather around a table to play the game “Bolt Action,” a sci-fi war game, which pits armies against each other to control a city and wipe out the opposing army. The game was among several role-playing and card games offered at the event.

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EATS & DRINKS

HOST A COOKIE Exchange PARTY

By Tim Spencer

timothyspencer99@ gmail.com When you think of December what comes to mind? I’m sure gifts, parties, holiday meals, decorations, and shopping are just to name a few. I know I’m busy doing everything I just mentioned plus working. It just seems like December doesn’t have enough hours in the day. One thing I didn’t mention is baking holiday treats. You really have to have the time and patience for that. We have cookies all year long but I feel Christmas cookies are pretty special.

One thing that I think would be fun to do with a few friends is to have a cookie exchange party. That way people could try different types of those scrumptious chunks of calorie filled dough. I feel that the sharing of cookies and holiday treats have gone by the way side and have been replaced with the “gift card”.

Denise and I enjoy searching for cookies and candy recipes around this time of year. The past few years I have been giving out small boxes of homemade treats to my customers as Thank You’s. It usually takes a full weekend to accomplish this.

New recipes are always fun to try out. If you’re lucky to be on our friends Cory and Stacy Sturtevant’s Christmas card list then you would receive one of their family cookie recipes in the mail this time of year. This was a tradition they started a few years ago.

Below you will see plans for a cookie exchange party if you would like to host one yourself this season. None of this is set in stone so feel free to change it up as you come up with your own ideas. Also please take the time to email me and let me know any good cookie recipes you would like to share with me.

Happy Holidays everyone, I hope you have fun and safe holiday season!

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The Christmas cookies pictured above were baked and decorated by Amber Martin, owner of Krazy Cakes located in The District.

Party Planning Basics Each guest should bring 1 dozen cookies x the number of guests. (For example, if you’re expecting 8 guests, each person would make 8 dozen cookies.) Make suggestions so you get a good assortment of different types of cookies.

Ask guests to bring copies of their cookie recipes and their own containers to take cookies home. Heavy duty plastic freezer bags will work for sturdy drop cookies and most bar cookies, but decorated cookies and more delicate shapes should be packaged in tins or sealable plastic containers. Provide waxed paper or parchment for separating layers of cookies.

TIMELINE One Week Before the Party Finalize the guest list and let everyone know how many people to bake for.

Decide on party treats and drinks. To keep things easy, ask friends to bring some of the snacks, too.

Tip: Savory bites and dips balance out the sweetness of the cookies you’re all sure to eat.

Three Days Before the Party Bake your cookies and store them in airtight containers or freeze them.

Start making appetizers that store or freeze well.

Write out a rough schedule for the party.

You want everyone to socialize, but still have time to pack up cookies during the exchange.

One Day Before the Party Finish making appetizers and drinks.

Set up the cookie table; it should hold a large variety of cookies and be accessible by more than one person at a time.

If you have cake stands or other tiered serving trays, use them–dishes at different heights add visual drama.

The Day of the Party Arrange food and drinks.

Fix up any last-minute decorations.

Brew the coffee, hot cider, hot cocoa or punch, put on some festive attire and get ready to party.

The Extras Here are ways to make the party more meaningful and memorable: Extend Your Circle of Sharing Have guests to bring an unopened package of store-bought cookies or canned food. You can then collect the packaged food and bring them to a homeless shelter or food pantry.

Share Cookie Stories During the actual cookie-swap segment of the party, tell stories. It could be a story about the cookie’s origin, where you learned the recipe, or just holiday baking memories.

Create Cookie Recipe Booklets Ask your guests to mail (or e-mail) their cookie recipes to you, or collect the recipes on the day of the party. Assemble a booklet of recipes for everyone to take home with them.

Bag ‘Em and Tag ‘Em Provide boxes, bags, ribbons, and tags so guests can take their cookies home in style.

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featured arts events Friends of the Quincy Public Library Book Sale January 12-14 quincylibrary.org 217-223-1309

Sunday Music Series Carol Mathieson and Friends Sunday, January 22 Unitarian Church, 4 pm 1479 Hampshire Street 573-288-6435

Quincy Art Center Entrepreneurial Workshop

Casablanca Radio Theater

Saturday, January 14 quincyartcenter.org 217-223-5900

Mark Twain Museum Hannibal, MO January 20 - 21 573-221-9010

Disney’s Tarzan

Quincy Symphony Orchestra

Quincy Community Theatre February 9 -12 1qct.org 217-222-3209

Sunday, February 12 Quincy Junior High Theater qsoa.org 217-222-2856

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Culver-Stockton College Senior Art Show Reception Saturday, January 21 Mabee Art Gallery 573-288-6346

Arts Quincy + Quincy Community Theatre + United Way Family Play Night Friday, February 17 At Quincy Community Theatre Details on artsquincy.org

For a complete calendar, visit artsquincy.org!

Roofing Materials CHANGE the look of a home

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When renovating a home, homeowners may not give ample thought to the roof. It’s easy to forget about the roof when materials are working properly. The right roof can improve the appearance of a home and provide protection against the elements.

Roofing materials have evolved over the years, but the most common type of roofing material is the asphalt shingle. These shingles are a relatively modern invention, with the first “asphalt prepared roofing” serving as a forerunner to asphalt shingles.

Certain roofing materials may be heavier than others and may require special framing. Work with an experienced roofing contractor like Full Service Roofing to learn more about your available options.

The following are just some of the roofing materials homeowners may want to consider.

• Asphalt shingles: The most popular roofing material, asphalt shingles are guaranteed for 20 to 30 years, which helps solidify this choice as a smart-value product.

• Wood shingles and shakes: A wood roof is another possibility, but some homeowners find wood roofs require more money to install and more effort to maintain than roofs made with other materials.

• Clay or concrete tiles: These tiles add texture and elegance to a roof, says HGTV. Clay or concrete tiles are very durable and quite heavy, so they must be installed by a professional.

• Metal: Metal roofs are usually made from fully recyclable steel, aluminum or alloy, making them an eco-friendly choice.

• Slate: One of the longest-lasting materials available in roofing products, slate is fireproof and comes in various natural colors and shapes.

Changing a roof means years of improved performance and an instant uplift to the look of a home.

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The church sanctuary with a large stained glass piece on the west side of the church. In 1910 a major redecoration took place. The organ, which had been in the rear of the building was moved to the front and was replaced by this large stained glass window.

Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ is Quincy Made,

Bedrock to Steeple

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

Quincy holds a wealth of architectural marvels, and among its churches can be found some of the most extraordinary and well-preserved examples. The District itself contains many of these precious Gothic monuments. A still night’s casual stroll past the facade of Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ at 9th and State lends an appreciation of the intricacy of this particular churches’ craftsmanship.

Like St. Paul’s Episcopal in New York or Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal before it, Salem was built in the Late Gothic Revival style, with its towering spires and medieval facade. This was the preeminent style of government and religious buildings in the mid-1800s. A.W.N. Pugin, designer of the 26

British Houses of Parliament in the 1830s, believed the Gothic style a pure form of building and referred to it as “true Christian architecture”.

One of several stained glass windows adorning the church.

The design of Salem Church may well have been inspired by the romanticized finalization of the construction of Co-

logne Cathedral in Germany, which had commenced in 1248, during the period on which Gothic Revival was based. It was delayed in the 1400s, then reintroduced and finished centuries later in 1880. Work on Salem had begun during the final phase of that build, after somewhat more meager beginnings.

In the spring of 1848, 26 year old pastor John Christof Jung organized a Missionary Service from the “BergKirche”, the first German church in Quincy, and held their first meeting at his home at 725 Maine. The group outgrew these surroundings in short order and they decided to begin gathering at the slightly larger Congregational Church at 5th and Jersey. The reader may recognize this as the current address of the Quincy Herald-Whig.

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Bill Buss, a member of the property committee, demonstrates how the four tower clock faces are wound by hand twice each week. The mechanism is 120 steps above the balcony level. Each clock face is six feet in diameter.

iteration of Salem Church began. Much of the congregation took part in its construction. It was a fairly rudimentary structure, just 48 x 36 feet, with a modest steeple and a small bell.

The congregation grew rapidly upon cessation of the Civil War. In 1875 the church bought land on South 12th Street and laid out Greenmount Cemetary, which they administrate to this day. The following year they built a tabernacle at 11th and State and moved their services there temporarily, tearing down the old Salem church. On June 25, 1876, the cornerstone of the current building was laid bearing the architect’s name, John S. McKeen.

On September 23, 1877 the main structure of the current Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ was finished by contractor C.D. Behrensmeyer at a cost of $37,000.

Again, members of the congregation helped with its construction. Women parishioners carried bricks in their aprons to the men on the scaffolding. Let it never be said that we Germans are not a hardy folk.

Upon entering the vestibule one is greeted with a baptismal font nearly 150 years old, which was restored in 1952. The extraordinary stained glass windows lining the walls were replaced then as well, and new pews and carpeting installed. These windows contain scenes from the Bible as well as aspirational messages, the rear balcony holding a very large Jesus depiction.

Upon removal, the old windows were said to have folded like cardboard due to their advanced age.

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plasterwork is beautifully ornate. Lit with electric chandeliers installed in 1910, the sanctuary’s walnut apse and high pulpit are impressive, built with typical German woodworking care. The organ was moved that year from the balcony to the front floor, eventually replaced by the current Shantz pipe organ.

Within a glass case in the narthex resides a Bible given to the church by the king of Prussia, Kaiser Wilhelm, in 1892. The inscription reads; “Be watchful, be firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong”.

A fire on Easter Sunday in 1967 unfortunately destroyed the church hall. Undaunted, the current hall was built in 1969-1970, and houses a kitchen, choir room, offices, learning facilities, and fellowship hall.

Moving through the doors and back outside, one is struck again with the building’s majestic brick and plaster work. In 1994 and again last year, work was done to restore and refurbish the exterior. Local outfit Poepping, Stone, Bach and Associates have been instrumental in this church revitalization.

Salem Church steeple is 237 feet high and houses three bells, affectionately named James, Bertha, and Peter. James, at 1000 lbs., is the original 1848 bell. Bertha is 1500 lbs. and Peter is 3000 lbs., both installed in 1877. All are rung by hand by who I assume is a pretty powerful individual..

The clock with its four illuminated dials was installed in 1894. There are 120 steps from the balcony to the clock. The clockworks are a one-of-a-kind mechanism, and must be hand-wound several times a week.

It is worth the trip from a mechanical stand-

The altar area of the church, featuring ornate woodwork and decorative organ pipes.

point just to see this unusual piece.

The entire structure, with its flying buttresses, masonry, plasterwork, and compression bracing, is an architectural marvel.

Salem Church is a living example of the good works of which Quincy’s own are capable. The parish is active in the community and provides many outreach and kitchen-related services to its individuals. As the holidays move into view, one is put in mind of one of their their particularly touching Christmas gatherings.

During the late 1950s and early 1960s, the choir director of Salem was Otis Gruber.

He was the great-grandson of Franz Gruber, the composer of the Christmas classic Silent Night. To this day the congregation meets on Christmas Eve and, lighting candles, sing Stille Nacht (Silent Night) in the original German, in dedication and celebration.

Like the church, it is a graceful sight to behold.

Thanks to parishioner Robert Bedell for his help in research on Salem Church.

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THE MOSt Wonderful Time of THE year

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

What makes it so wonderful? Some say the time with family and friends, some say the food and the shopping. Others say it can be the most stressful time of the year. During the month of December most of us continue to lead our daily lives much like any other time of the year, but also must fit in seasonal demands. This includes all of those things many love about this time of the year: family, friends, food, and shopping. If you are struggling to get a handle on fitting all of these things into your schedule, we have a suggestion that may help you get a handle on the holidays.

not finding the right item, consider creating your own. Many small shops have how-to classes or work with local artists who can make just the right gift for the person on your list. Be sure to have a plan for a lunch or coffee break along the way. Reward yourself for a job well done. Not only did you get to check off your list, you also got to spend time with a good friend or family member.

First and foremost, make a list! Lists can be a great way to focus your thinking, and feel a sense of accomplishment once those items are checked off. Next, talk with others in your family or friends circle. Share your challenges. Partner up and check off your lists together. Choose your destination (we would vote downtown Quincy) and load up the car (it never hurts to pack a few snacks, we have all seen the snickers commercials).

- Cozy open-front sweaters

Need a little more guidance? Here is a list of some of the most popular gift items we have sent home this season: - Fingerless gloves and solid colored scarves - One of a kind jewelry - Cleverly named candles - Basic t’s and tanks Visit all of your favorite stores and work together to search for items on each other’s list. Work with local shop owners to ensure your purchase is just right. If you’re your

- Customized holiday ornaments - Letter writing stationary - Gift certificates (these are always sure to be the right size)

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DESIGNING A Centerpiece for Christmas

Decorating your table for Christmas can be an exciting task! All it takes is a little inspiration and creativity to pull off the perfect look.

Christmas tables are a vivid focal point and should be beautiful and functional. your friends and relatives will not only enjoy the delicious food you prepare for them but also how you present the elegant table setup you have designed!

The first step is selecting your color scheme. Centerpieces can be anything from Earthy to glitzy. You might also pull out an old china or vintage urn or vase from the

china cabinet, to utilize for a floral arrangement. More inspiration might come from mixing mirrors and candlelight; decorative trees; showcasing your vintage and heirloom pieces - such as mercury-glass candlesticks and reindeer figurines from past generations and gatherings; or using staggered sizes of glass cylinders with candles or filled with ornaments. The use of pine or sparkly wispy garlands or sprays are also a great way to incorprate items used on the table centerpieces to complete a luxe look.

Don’t get caught up in the stress of Christmas decorating. Light some nicely scented Holiday candles and put on some music and get in the Christmas spirit! If you need help designing your Christmas centerpieces or want a different look this year, we can help you!

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An Artful Experience My French class took a trip to the Art Institute of Chicago when I was a senior at Mattoon High School in 1996. We had studied Impressionism, and my teacher Madame Sundheim wanted our class to see original pieces by French artists. I was fascinated by pointillism paintings—the paintings done with small dots applied in patterns to form images. It was so cool to me how the paintings didn’t seem unusual until you got up close to them to see they were made up of tiny dots. One of my favorites is “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” by Georges

Seurat. I had the opportunity to see the original piece, which is part of the Art Institute’s permanent collection. Wow. I’m not sure how that trip was funded.

All I had to pay for was my lunch that day.

But now, 20 years later, the arts in schools throughout Illinois remain underfunded and are often cut first when budgets get tight. Fortunately for Quincy schools, there’s an organization working to make up for the budget shortfalls by providing a grant program specifically to bring art to students, and bring students to art.

Arts Quincy, whose office is located in The District at the Oakley Lindsay Center, works to make up for these shortfalls by issuing grants directly to teachers to give their students hand-on arts experiences, through the Instant Arts Classroom Funds Program. Since 1996 (yes, the same year I was a senior in high school), Arts Quincy has granted over $200,000. Last year alone, this allowed around 7,500 students to take

part in one of 110 arts experiences. These grants have allowed teachers to bring an art or music teacher into their classroom, take their class to see a theatrical performance live, try a dance class, check out a museum or take part in other arts activities. This year the program has expanded to help cover transportation and supplies.

The Quincy Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association chooses a local charity or program to donate to at its annual Christmas meeting. As vice president of this Chapter, it was my duty to suggest a charity or program. I immediately thought of Arts Quincy’s Instant Arts Classroom Funds Program because I want children in Quincy to experience the arts as often as possible.

According to Arts Quincy, arts participation has been shown to improve concentration and problem solving, build self-esteem and confidence, develop in-demand creative skills for high-tech careers of the future, and so much more.

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Get your products in front of hundreds of Brides To Be, Bridesmaids, and Mothers Of The Bride!

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Happy Holidays from your Hometown District Merchants

Beaux Arts Ball

Thursday, Dec. 22, 7–11pm • Oakley Lindsay Center The Beaux Arts Ball is a holiday tradition that helps fund the Quincy Art Center’s programs.

Sophomore, Junior and Senior girls are invited to participate. Seniors sell tickets, and the one who sells the most tickets and raises the most donations is crowned Queen. The coronation ceremony is at 8 p.m. and music, dancing, and socialization follow.

Quincy Public Library Showing Blockbuster movie “Elf”---5pm.

After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity. quincypubliclibrary.org December 20 Ogriff’s Grill & Brewhouse Tenderloin with Fries $5.99 ogriffs.com December 21 Ogriff’s Grill & Brewhouse Chipotle Beef Melt $7.19 ogriffs.com

December 12 Quincy Public Library Showing indie film “Love & Mercy”--5pm.

In the 1960s, Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson struggles with emerging psychosis as he attempts to craft his avant-garde pop masterpiece. In the 1980s, he is a broken, confused man under the 24-hour watch of shady therapist Dr. Eugene Landy. quincypubliclibrary.org Salem Church Quincy Sumphony Chorus performs at 7 pm. Holiday carols will be sure to soothe your soul. salemquincy.org December 13 Quincy Public Library Tech tutor-10:30 am. quincypubliclibrary.org

KROC Center School’s Out Day Camp--All day 8am-5pm, grades K-6 krocquincy.org December 14 Quincy Public Library Teen BookDiscussion Group--5pm quincypubliclibrary.org December 15 The District “Thankful Thursdays” Sing it Up! Enjoy the sounds of the season with live music and carolers in The District thedistrictquincy.com December 16 Quincy Community Theater Presenting “Peter And The Starcatcher”, a grownup prequel to “Peter Pan”---7:30pm www.1qct.org Quincy Public Library Holly Jolly Christmas Party---10:30am quincypubliclibrary.org

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December 17 Quincy Community Theater Presenting “Peter And The Starcatcher”, a grownup prequel to “Peter Pan”---7:30pm www.1qct.org December 18 Quincy Community Theater Presenting “Peter And The Starcatcher”, a grownup prequel to “Peter Pan”---2pm www.1qct.org Salem Church Sunday Worship---9am, followed by coffee hour at 10am salemquincy.org December 19 Ogriff’s Grill & Brewhouse Dippin’ Chicken Strips with Fries $6.99 ogriffs.com

Salem Church Evening Guild Christmas Party---5:30 pm salemquincy.org

KROC Center School’s Out Day Camp---All day 8am-5pm, grades K-6 krocquincy.org December 24 Ogriff’s Grill & Brewhouse Full Rack of Ribs with choice of 2 sides $10.49 ogriffs.com December 25 Merry Christmas to you and yours from all of us here at Maine St Magazine!!!

December 26 Quincy Public Library Showing “It’s A Wonderful Life”--5pm. An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed. quincypubliclibrary.org

KROC Center School’s Out Day Camp--All day 8am-5pm, grades K-6 krocquincy.org December 27 KROC Center School’s Out Day Camp--All day 8am-5pm, grades K-6 krocquincy.org December 28 KROC Center School’s Out Day Camp---All day 8am-5pm, grades K-6 krocquincy.org Salem Church Vision Ministry Support Team--6pm salemquincy.org December 29 KROC Center School’s Out Day Camp--All day 8am-5pm, grades K-6 krocquincy.org December 30 KROC Center School’s Out Day Camp--All day 8am-5pm, grades K-6 krocquincy.org

December 22 Ogriff’s Grill & Brewhouse Corned Beef & Cabbage $8.29 ogriffs.com KROC Center School’s Out Day Camp---All day 8am5pm, grades K-6 krocquincy.org The District ”Thankful Thursdays”--Wrap it Up! Complete your holiday shopping with free gift wrapping/bagging at participating retailers. thedistrictquincy.com December 23

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MUSICIAN FOCUS - ZEKE CERNEA I can honestly say, I had very little knowledge of Zeke going into this interview. What I came out with was not only the longest recorded interview I have done to date, but was also highly entertaining.

He checks all the right boxes in attitude, talent, and just downright intelligence.

He’s a successful businessman on all fronts. Between Quincy Gymnastics Center and his thriving music career, he is definitely impressive.

What you won’t learn from the questions below, is the sincerity of his emotions regarding music. The questions and answers during our interview covered a full 2 hours of tape, and I can honestly say that I feel none of it was fluff. If I could include it all here I would. I included what I could, as we held our afternoon discourse at local watering hole, Revelry...

Paul Wood is also playing percussion with me. Actually, we are going by the name of, Zeke Cernea With Paul Wood. It creates a unique sound. It’s different and not something I have heard. I like to say it’s kind of a throwback. If I can’t play the song and sing it live, well then I shouldn’t have it on the CD. It’s authentic and real.

Are you from Quincy?

I was an Army brat, so I was in Louisiana and Texas, and then Missouri.

You went to High School in Missouri then?

Yes. High School was interesting. I bounced around a little bit. I did public school, then private school, and then 1 year at home. I actually graduated at 16 and went to Culver Stockton College.

amount of space for me.

Who would be your “guilty pleasure” artist?

That’s a solid question right there.

Coldplay would be mine. Chris Martin can write some good stuff. I think it’s my guilty pleasure because it’s one of those things that I look around first before I turn it on (lol). Like Ok, NOW its time to play some “Clocks”.

Who did you listen to growing up?

I was a child of the 90’s, so I was listening to the stuff everyone was listening to. The Goo Goo Dolls, Third Eye Blind, The Gin Blossoms, and Hootie and the Blowfish.

Man I could go on. Blues Traveler. I remember cruising around with my mom in her “quality” 80’s station wagon with the wood grain on the side, and I remember the one song that attracted me to songwriting. It was “You’ve Got A Friend” by James Taylor. So I really got into him after that. Then, the next big artist for me was Simon and Garfunkel.

I like Paul Simon a lot by himself, but when you throw Art Garfunkel in there...Oh man!

They did a concert in NYC in Central Park... and there’s just this sea of people. It’s just 2 guys and an acoustic guitar. After seeing and hearing all of that, I was like man...I just wanna tell stories.

How involved is your family on what you do?

You know, my mom was a concert musician and she played at Carnegie Hall.

My dad and my step dad were in the Army Band. Being more “by the book” musicians, they have done a really great job of just loving what I do, and accepting it. Sometimes with more regimented type musicians, the singer-songwriter or garage style musician can be frustrating. They have done a really good job of just...digging it. They’re into it.

What are your top 5 musical influences?

So, you have an upcoming CD project?

Yes we do. We recorded at Nice Guy Studios, which is owned by Greg Fisher.

What kind of stuff have you written for the CD? Is it done?

We’re completely done. It went live on iTunes on Nov 22nd. Genre wise it’s singer-songwriter, but it’s folk music. I play the acoustic guitar. I sing and I play harmonica.

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How did you get into the gymnastics field?

I did it as a kid and...I like to say I got dropped off and didn’t get picked up (lol).

When my business partner and I were given the opportunity, we were just a natural pick to take over as our boss was ready to leave.

That place is perfect for being a musician. I pretty much have weekends free, and I have the whole day open pretty much because the kids are in school. It leaves a great

I’m gonna go, Neil Young. Simon and Garfunkel. James Taylor. Waylon Jennings. Then I’m gonna go modern with my last one...The Indigo Girls. I’m a big blues guy. I’m gonna have to live with it because I didn’t list him, but I’m a huge Joe Bonamassa fan. I have seen him more than anyone else.

But...you didn’t list him?

No...

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You can only imagine how much “gold” has been thrown away by the overly critical artists.

Get the new CD “Moving On” by Zeke Cernea With Paul Wood on iTunes today!

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Emma Kate Rasche visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Light The Park.

ABOVE - Christmas “Joy” can always be found at Domestics, Etc. LEFT - Kelley and Eric from 2thirty4 welcome you with one of their specialty cocktails.

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Visions of an old-fashioned Christmas Tree were found at the Christkindl Market held December 2-4 at The Brewery.

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Toyland, Toyland Little girl and boy land While you dwell within it You are ever happy there Childhood’s joy land MYstic merry toy land Once you pass its borders You can ne’er return again When you’ve grown up my dears And are as old as I You’ll laugh and ponder on the years That roll so swiftly by my dears That roll so swiftly by why Childhood’s joy land Mistic merry toy land Once you pass its borders You can ne’er return again

Many District businesses are collecting toys in store for the Toys For Tots campaign sponsored by the Marine Corps Reserve. Toys, games and more for children 0-2 and over 13 are especially in need.

Store windows are decorated with holiday cheer as the season kicks in to high gear.

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COMMUNITY Retailers from the District, like Ally’s Boutique, set up shop in the Brewery for Christkindl Market held December 2-4.

Live entertainment, delicious food, and the ability to shop all of your favorite District merchants all in one stop were the order of the day.

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Hundreds turned out to see the Christmas lights turned on in Washington Park. The Salvation Army band played, and the children drank hot chocolate and ate cookies donated by The Park Bench and Kohl Wholesale. Another Rockwellian moment in the District enjoyed by young and old alike.

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Santa shoots the moon at the Christkindl Market.

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Merry Little Christmas Everywhere you look in The District, Holiday wishes are found.

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Hey, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigH.

Kids of all ages enjoy telling Santa what they want this year.

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COVER ARTIST VINCENT UDRY

Dream a Little Dream

“I dream my painting, then I paint my dreams.” Van Gogh Figurative-landscape-abstract-realism-Impressionism-expressionism, Vincent Udry dreams them all.

Vincent is an artist among artists. A graduate of the Gem-

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ological Institute of America and owner of Dame Hurdle, Inc Jewelers, Vincent translates his visions utilizing many different mediums. His gallery can be found on display at the jewelry store, and at other locations around The District.

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THYME OUT WITH MAGGIE STRONG Founder, meSTRONG, Inc.

Better, Faster, Stronger Meet Maggie Strong. As the founder of meSTRONG Inc., she partners with public, private, and nonprofit clients as a community development and marketing consultant, endeavoring to assist them in reaching new heights. Some of you may know her as the former VP of the Great River Economic Development Foundation. It was in this time period that she led the widely successful “Right On Q” campaign, that is still in use today. At MeyerPolleck she was the director of client relations, including working with the St. Louis Cardinals and Rams. In addition she is also spearheads the Midsummer Arts Faire, which brings major traffic through Washington Park, all while showcasing local talent.

identifying goals and achieving results. More than ever, organizations need a trusted partner capable of producing powerful solutions. I can be that partner. Whether that’s strategic planning, social marketing or special projects, I get things done.

What type of client does meSTRONG aim for?

This month’s Thyme Out focus sits down with us to talk life, food, and a better community.

The name of your company implies that you arm wrestle for a living.

Are we wrong in this assumption?

Yes. I do not arm wrestle, but I consider myself a strong person. I joke that I married my husband for his last name. It’s only partly true. He has many other wonderful qualities… but enough about him (laughs).

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Tell us about your favorite District project or event.

Yes! The Midsummer Arts Faire is one of my favorite projects. I’ve worked with the organization for many years, and have enjoyed watching it evolve and grow into this tremendous community event.

We have a few changes in store for the 2017 Faire, and when the time is right we’ll share those changes.We’re pretty excited about the direction we’re headed with it and hope the community will enjoy what we’ve cooked up.

Maggie E. Strong is a business and community development consultant and president of meSTRONG inc., an agency focused on client success and the greater social good. A former economic development vice president and marketing executive, Strong has 15 years of experience in community development and marketing.

Maggie is Quincy born and raised, and in fact lives a couple blocks from her childhood home. She’s graduated from Quincy University suma cum laude with a degree in Arts Management. The Quincy Herald Whig recognized her in 2010 as a QHW/YP Quincy 20 Under 40 honoree.

Strong’s community service is far reaching also. She serves not only on the board of the Midsummer Arts Faire, but is also exhibition chair of the Quincy Art Center, and chair of the St. Francis Solarus School Marketing and Enrollment Committee.

Try saying that one out loud. She’s married to husband Aaron, and they have 3 children; Alex, Charlie, and Cecilia.

recommend the strawberry basil macaroon for dessert, but my daughter highly recommends the vanilla bean house made shake.

My ideal client is any organization that contributes to a stronger community. My passion and expertise remains community and economic development which can translate into working with for-profit companies that employ 800+ people, public-private organizations, small non-profits or cities.

What are you having today?

We STRONGly recommend the burgers.

See what I did there? I am having the salmon on a bed of potatoes and wilted spinach. It’s my favorite, but you can’t go wrong here.

I love to try their soup specials. We are so lucky to have this place in The District. I

As vice president of the Great River Economic Development Foundation, Strong led the successful and ongoing Quincy and Adams County – Right on Q – community branding initiative. She was also responsible for strategic planning, business retention and attraction and membership efforts. As director of client relations for the marketing and public relations firm, MeyerPolleck, Strong worked on behalf of clients including managing client partnerships with the St. Louis Cardinals and Rams franchises.

Strong graduated from Quincy University suma cum laude with a degree in Arts Management. In 2010, she was recognized as a Quincy Herald-Whig / YP Quincy 20 Under 40 honoree. She serves on the boards of the Midsummer Arts Faire as past president, Quincy Art Center as exhibitions chair and Chaddock School.

She also volunteers as chair of the St. Francis Solanus School Marketing and Enrollment Committee. Maggie and her husband, Aaron, have three children Alex (9), Charlie (6) and Cecilia (4).

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Thyme Square handmade macaroons.

No detail is too small for the chefs at Thyme Square.

Maggie and Aaron Strong at the Midsummer Arts Faire.

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By Gerilynn Morrison, Premier Diva For anyone who lives or works around Washington Park they would tell you the view is always changing. The people, the activities taking place and the seasons. I however have witnessed something magical.

We are getting to the cold winter months and besides the holiday lights the trees will soon be decorated with the something else you may not be aware of. It was two years ago now that some kind soul thought to tie scarves around the trees and light poles in the park. I watched from my business as many pieces were attached and left to be found by someone in need. Sure enough over the next few days those winter items disappeared and it wasn’t long before more appeared. Now last year I was hoping the same would happen creating a tradition and it did.

I was inspired watching those who were blessed with such items that I knew I wanted to take part and I quickly went over and tied three scarves myself. I noticed it wasn’t just scarves but in addition hats and gloves.

They all seemed to find a home and rather quickly.

It was a good feeling.

The temperatures are dropping and the gift of warmth is an easy one to share. Such accessories can be pricey and I think there is a real need in our community for both young and old to have these new or gently used winter necessities. I encourage you to participate along with me. I have a dozen scarves and hats to share this year and you can count me in every year going forward.

It tis’ the season to give if you can. Your warm heart can bless someone with a warm body.

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