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A G A Z I N E
REg io n a l E n TERTai n MEn T g UiDE OCTOBER 2016
40th annual
Autumn
Historic
Folklife Festival
Two-day event takes
Hannibal back in time
Dr. Laura Maple, Dr. John Bennett and Dr. Julie Viehmann continue to provide
comprehensive, compassionate womens health services at Hannibal Regional Medical
Group. OB/GYN services are available on the third floor of the Hannibal Regional
Medical Group Building.
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40th AUTUMN HISTORIC FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL
Stepping back in time chockablock with music, dance, crafts, exhibitors, food, fun and more.
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Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tours explore pockets of the paranormal and the realm of the spirits.
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7:00 pm Finns Food and Spirits
in Hannibal, MO
Tickets are $25 per person or
$200 for a table of ten!
Costumes are optional,
but encouraged!
Open to the public.
Get your tickets today!
RSVP at:
hrhf.org | 573-629-3577
Believe Campaign.
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an you feel it? The air has gotten a little more crisp, General Manager: Ron Wallace
and the mercury in the thermometer gradually has
Editor: Don Crim
been sliding lower.
After a summer of blazingly successful festivals Contributing Writers:
Bella Erakko Hick Finn
and the start of another school year, we can now turn
Lisa Marks Michael Gaines
our attention to the harvest season and the wonderful bounty that
awaits.
Copy Editing and Design:
This fall brings with it the return of one of the regions most
Nancy Hadler Ben Levin
popular events, the Autumn Historic Folklife Festival. The is the 40th
edition of the annual event, sponsored by the Hannibal Arts Council.
This month, Michael Gaines sings the praises of all the people in- Advertising Director:
volved with putting together the event, which draws thousands upon Tom Van Ness
217-221-3309
thousands of visitors each year to downtown Hannibal.
This issue of Hannibal Magazine gives a rundown of all the activi- Advertising Sales:
ties for the festival, including the First Friday Art Adventure, chil- roi@whig.com
drens parade and L.E.A.P. childrens area, as well as a list of the many
Local Magazine Distribution:
wonderful exhibitors at the festival. Learning Opportunities
Of special note is an item about 99-year-old Hannibal artist Len Quality Works, Inc.
Moss, whose oil painting serves as poster 111 South 10th
Hannibal, Missouri
artwork for the festival. The painting captures 573-221-5991
festival dancers delighting a crowd on a street,
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But October also brings with it some
Submit events and calendar
scares. In this issue, we bring you stories and
information about the festivities surrounding items to hannibalmagazine@
one of my favorite holidays Halloween. qni.biz by October 1 to be
Looking to get the lowdown on which places in Hannibal attract included in November issue.
the paranormal? Take a Haunted Halloween tour. Looking for a
scare? Be sure to check out the Jaycees Haunted Warehouse. Feeling
inspired? Paint a pumpkin, and bring it to Pumpkins in the Park.
And of course the annual Halloween Parade will bring out Member of the
all the little ghosts and goblins in Americas Hometown. Missouri Press
Its another busy month to be sure, and I cant wait.
Association
We hope to see you all out and about in Hannibal.
The Hannibal Arts Councils Autumn Historic Folklife Festival year. The Folklife Festival has managed to become a special part of
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15 and 16 requires many hands. the community, and plays an important role in establishing a sense
After 40 years, the task does not become any easier. This festival, of place, contributing to community pride and offering a really fun
like any special event, takes commitment, dedication and stamina. fall activity. Folklife draws people back to Hannibal, and attracts
We would not have been able continue the event all these years visitors from distances, while giving those of us who live here an
without a community joining hands and being a part of it. We opportunity to see our friends, stroll the streets of our beautiful
certainly could not continue it without our Hannibal Arts Council downtown and come together as a community.
volunteers, board and committee members, volunteers and staff. As you make your way down Main Street or eat your way
It takes many hands outside of the Hannibal Arts Council, down Main Street you will see faces, as well as hands, of artisans,
too, to make the festival happen from artisans and food booth exhibitors, food booth volunteers, HAC drink booth volunteers and
volunteers to performers and HAC drink booth volunteers, to local performers who have made the Folklife Festival a part of their lives,
people and visitors who make their way to downtown and busi- some for the last 40 years. For that we say, Thank You, Hannibal
nesses that open their doors, to the very important folks to work area for being loyal to the Folklife Festival and offering your helping
behind the scenes and take on the months of planning. hands to make it what it is today. n
The Hannibal Arts Council is very proud to be the sponsor of the
Autumn Historic Folklife Festival, and excited to celebrate its 40th
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tival in style historic style. Children are asked to dress in period
clothing and follow a special Pied-Piper down Main Street to help
set the mood for a festive weekend.
Along with individual participants, the Hannibal Arts Council
would like to invite local art classes, scout troops, church groups
and other childrens groups to participate in the parade. Everyone
is asked to gather at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S Main at 9:30
a.m.
Interested children are encouraged but not required to
participate in the First Friday Art Adventure: Everyone Loves a
Parade free workshop at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at HAC. n
FreakY Friday
Halloween house
Decorating contest
Entries must
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5 p.m., October 27.
awarded for
Judging will be
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Email submissions to
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Entries will be judged by
Hannibal Mayor & City Officials.
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A Blessing Physician Services specialist is now seeing patients Dress up and get down for a night of spooky fun at the
in Hannibal. Bone Boogie, Friday, Oct. 28. The adults-only costume part
Dr. Harsha Polavarapu specializes in colorectal surgery and is will be 7 to 11 p.m. at Finns Food and Spirits, downtown
performing outpatient services in Hannibal two days a month with Hannibal.
Hannibal Regional Medical Group while maintaining his Blessing While not required, costumes are encouraged and
Physician Services practice based in Quincy. prizes are awarded for the best costumes. The event also
I am committed to this region and its people, Polavarapu said. features a variety of appetizers, a cash bar and dancing to
I go to where patients need me. the sounds of the Mobile Entertainer.
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths Sponsored by the Hannibal Regional Foundation, the
among men and women in the U.S., accounting for nearly 10 per- event benefits the Believe Campaign. Tickets are $25 per
cent of cancer deaths in the U.S. person, or $200 for a table of 10, which may be reserved in
A provider with Blessing Physician Services since 2013, Polavar- advance.
apu is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has special Tickets are available through the Hannibal Regional
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The Annual Miss Hannibal Pageant and the Miss Mark Twain
Pageant will be at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Hannibal Middle
School Auditorium.
The Miss Hannibal contest is for those who live within a 50-mile
radius of Hannibal, and Miss Mark Twain is a pageant open to girls
who live or attend school in Missouri.
Included will be the Miss Hannibal and Mark Twain Outstand-
ing Teen pageant for girls ages 13 through 17, although not a senior
in high school, within a 50-mile radius of Hannibal. The program
will include guidance for girls ages 8 through 12 who wish to have
training in modeling, talent, makeup and interviewing.
Retiring queens Ashley Cummins, Rachel Kimminau, Gracie 2015 Miss Miss Mark Twain
Bross, Chloe Dent, Kaydence Veach and Kaitlyn Rose will entertain. Rachel Kimminau 4
A scholarship pageant, the event qualifies winners to enter the
Miss Missouri 2017 contest in Mexico, Mo.
More information and tickets are available by calling Barbara
Stewart, 573-221-5414, or Rita Nelson, 573-406-9986, or by seeing
Crystal at Danni Nicoles in Hannibal. n
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By Bella Erakko
ecky Evans brings Doodleology to the Alliance Art and technique, she eventually called it Doodleology.
Gallerys next Second Saturday gathering, scheduled Becky explains: I didnt need space just a 5x7 notepad. I
Oct. 8. could doodle in front of the TV or watching my kids.
What, one may ask, is Doodleology? Over time, she challenged herself to create bigger pieces.
For Evans, it began when being an at-home I use a pattern, and build it up. Ink smears (aka mistakes) can
mom and yoga teacher collided with her professional training and be turned into something else, she said. As an artist, I tend to
passion for art. Having two energetic sons meant finding a more want to control my medium and Doodleology gives me a way its
portable art form than easels and open tubes of paint. pretty black and white. If something doesnt work, I can add to it or
Evans earned a bachelor of arts degree in art and art history change direction. It can be a happy accident.
from the University of Iowa. Painting, drawing, sculpting, crochet- Whereas Zentangles promotes the goal of calming the mind,
ing, quilting and photography have found roots in her spare-room Becky, being a busy person, doesnt always seek inner peace with
studio. But one component often seemed missing the element her ink-based medium. But, right now, its the perfect art form for a
of time. busy mother.
The basic concept of Zentangles taking a pattern and repeat- Ron Cook, Alliance Gallerys featured member artist for October,
ing it to form a design appealed to her. She had been a childhood creates free-form and wheel-thrown pieces of pottery, all fired in
doodler who scribbled in the margins of notebooks and telephone his hand-built, brick-based, propane-fired kiln. Five feet deep and
directories. But whereas anyone can practice Zentangling or take six feet tall, the kiln can hold 100 to 200 pieces in one firing. When
classes from a certified instructor, using pencil to add depth, Cook moved from Quincy to a 100-acre property in Liberty, Ill., he
Beckys Doodleology uses elements of design including texture,
space, form and occasionally color. Developing her own style continues on 30
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Arts
EXHIBITS
HANNIBAL ART CLUB
ORiGINALE EXHIBIT & COMPETITON
through nov. 2
52nd Annual Originale Exhibit Oct. 15. Participation in the parade is not required
& Competition. Features the to register for workshop. For a full 2016 First Friday
best of the best of original Art Adventures schedule visit the Kids Program
artwork from area artists. page at hannibalarts.com.
FOLK ART
TRADITIONS SECOND SATURDAY
Friday, october 7, 4:30 GALLERY NIGHT
to 6 p.m. saturday, october 8, 5-8 p.m.
hannibal arts council, 105 s. main hannibal arts council, 105 s. main
This months adventure is free; reservations are requested: 573-
Drawing for a piece of artwork at 6:30 p.m.
221-6545 or reservations@hannibalarts.com. Participants will
make musical instruments, flags and banners and have the option
to use them in the Folklife Festival Childrens Parade on Saturday,
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ARTY PARTY
No painting experience required. We provide the supplies and a PAINTED WINE GLASSES
professional artist to lead you. $25 for HAC members/$35 for
non-members. Must be 21 years of age or older. saturday,october 8,1 to 3 p.M.
Hannibal arts council, 105 s. Main
With Milly Johnson. Set of four stemless glasses, choice of pat-
Hannibal arts council, 105 s. Main
tern.
Reservations: 573-221-6545 or reservations@hannibalarts.com
Levering Regional
Health Care Center
annibal
et Street, H
1734 Mark
930
573-221-2
FIRST FRIDAY
ART ADVENTURES
Opportunities for children ages 6 to 12 to create hands-on
projects, nurture their creativity. Sponsored by George H. Riedel
Private Foundation, Community Foundation Serving West Central
Illinois and Northeast Missouri and Missouri Arts Council.
From Grand Avenue and Broadway to the end of North Main Street
To register a float, contact us by October 17th.
EOE
Health Department
3105 Palmyra Road Hannibal, MO
573-221-1166
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Hannibal Parks & Recs Events
www.hannibalpark.org
Program begins at 4:30 p.m., guided hikes at 5:30 p.m., live music at the Indoor Walking
amphitheater at 6 p.m. and the bat emergence viewing begins about 6:30 Admiral Coontz Recreation Center is open for walkers
p.m.
12 laps equal 1 mile
BatFest
Admiral Coontz Recreation Center
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 22 at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center
Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Speakers about bat conservation and habitats, history presentation about
Sodalis Nature Preserve, educational booths and activities Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pumpkins in the Park The 185-acre park property that was given to the city to preserve
endangered bats is now Hannibals second-largest park
3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 30 at Nipper Park
The street address of the parking lot is 819 Ely St.
Bring painted pumpkins to park 2 to 3 p.m.; vote on pumpkins 3 to 5 p.m.;
listen to music of Pirate Singers Only non-motorized recreational activity is allowed, such as hiking, running
and biking
Hannibal Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park
Trail map is available at www.hannibalparks.org
Open 3:45 p.m. to dark weekdays
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LOCAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October
Saturday, October 1 Wednesday, October 5
Miss Hannibal and Miss Mark Twain pageants at Hannibal Middle 7 p.m.: Diabetes Support Group at Hannibal Regional Hospital
School Auditorium. More information is available by calling 573-221- Conference Room A/B, 6000 Hospital Drive, Hannibal. Group meets
5414 or 573-406-9986. first Wednesday of each month. For information call 573-406-5823.
10th Annual
Taste of Palmyra
Monday, October 17th
59 p.m.
Downtown Palmyra
REGIONAL EVENTS
Saturday, October 1
7.a.m: Quincy Farmers Market at Washington Park, 5th and Maine,
Quincy, Ill. Tri-State area vendors/producers with locally grown
produce, baked goods, flowers/plants and hand-crafted items.
Sunday, October 2
Noon: SVYR Harvest Hoedown at Son Valley Youth Ranch, RR 1
Box 48B, Canton, Mo. Contact Mandy Humphry, 319-795-3714 /
sonvalleyyouthranch@gmail.com. BBQ pork, childrens games, pony
rides, hiking, silent auction, carrot race, live music by The Tinders 3 to
5 p.m., hay-toss tournament and more.
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10 p.m.: A Ghost In The House Marionette Puppet Show at Quincy Saturday October 8
Public Library, 526 Jersey, Quincy, Ill. 8 a.m.: Rummage sale at Sycamore Healthcare, 720 Sycamore,
Quincy, Ill. Sale in the parking lot.
Wednesday, October 5
10 a.m.: 2016 Paddling Tours of Lake Argyle at Argyle Lake State Park,
9:30 a.m.: A Ghost In The House Marionette Puppet Show at Quincy
640 Argyle Park Road, Colchester, Ill. Kayaks, paddle boards, paddles,
Public Library, 526 Jersey, Quincy, Ill.
life jackets provided. Children younger than 18 must be accompanied
10 a.m.: A Ghost In The House Marionette Puppet Show at Quincy by adult. Register: 309-776-3422 or Hinchee@illinois.gov.
Public Library, 526 Jersey, Quincy, Ill.
10 a.m.: Boo Bash Paint Your Own Pottery at Quincy Art Center, 1515
1:30 p.m.: Bookies Book Discussion: The Joy Luck Club at Quincy Jersey, Quincy, Ill. Paint pumpkin votives, gourds and witch bowls.
Public Library, 526 Jersey, Quincy, Ill. Select a piece, paint it with glaze, leave it to be fired, and pick it up a
week later. $5 to $20. First-come, first-served.
2 p.m.: Job Club at Workforce Service Center, 107 N. Third, Quincy,
Ill. Career workshop every Wednesday at the center. 2 to 3 p.m. For 10 a.m.: Quincy Public Library Book Sale at Quincy Public Library, 526
information call Jeremy Oshner 217-221-6233 Jersey. Quincy, Ill.
3 p.m.: Wii Wednesdays for Teens at Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey, 10 a.m.: Frankford Fall Frenzy at city park, Main Street/N. Main Cross
Quincy, Ill. Bowling, tennis, dance and other activities. Street, Frankford, Mo. Fish fry, craft show/vendors, pony rides, face
painting, karate, painting party, pie contest, pumpkin carving contest,
4 p.m.: Tech Tutor at Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey, Quincy, Ill. costume contest and music by Antidote.
5:30 p.m.: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program at Findley Place 10 a.m.: A Ghost In The House Marionette Puppet Show at Quincy
Apartments, 400 W. Jefferson, Pittsfield, Ill. Sessions are Wednesdays Public Library, 526 Jersey, Quincy, Ill.
through Oct. 19. For those with arthritis, heart disease, asthma, lung
diseases, diabetes and Parkinson disease and caregivers. Noon: Rotary Oktoberfest at Dick Brothers Brewery Complex, 9th and
York, Quincy, Ill. Two polka bands; beer trucks.
Thursday, October 6 1 p.m.: 2016 Paddling Tours of Lake Argyle at Argyle Lake State Park,
640 Argyle Park Road, Colchester, Ill.
10 a.m.: A Ghost In The House Marionette Puppet Show at Quincy
Sunday, October 9 5 p.m.: The Big Read Movie Series: The Joy Luck Club at Quincy
8 a.m.: Essential Oils Mania at Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Public Library, 526 Jersey, Quincy, Ill.
Quincy, 4415 Broadway, Quincy, Ill. Free classes with giveaways,
6 p.m.: Monday Funday: Play Date at Quincy Public Library, 526
raffles, education, vendors and more.
Jersey, Quincy, Ill. Reservations are requested and may be made by
1 p.m.: Round Barn Area Museums Harvest Day at Round Barn Area, calling 217-223-1309 or online at quincylibrary.org.
Hwy 336, Mendon, Ill. From 1 to 5 p.m. with a pumpkin demonstration
10:15 p.m.: Baby Time at Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey, Quincy,
by Steve Hemm, crafts and pumpkin painting and pumpkins and
Ill.
gourds for sale. Donuts and cider will be served. For information and
group outings by appointment, call 217-222-0412.
Tuesday, October 11
3 p.m.: Russian Exhibition Quincy Symphony Orchestra at Quincy 6:30 a.m.: Quincy Breakfast Optimist Club at The Salvation Army Kroc
Junior High Morrison Theater, 100 S. 14th, Quincy, Ill. Includes Center Quincy, 405 Vermont, Quincy, Ill.
Prelude to Khovanshchina: Dawn Over the Moscow River by Modest
Mussorgsky. 9 a.m.: Medications review at Quincy Senior Center, 639 York, Quincy,
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From Simple
to Extraordinary.
Celebrations tailored to your unique
lifestyle. Because this day happens only
once in a lifetime.
James ODonnell
A Life Celebration Home
10 a.m.: Renaissance Readers Book Discussion: The Joy Luck Club 5:30 p.m.: Chronic Disesase Self-Management Program at Findley
at Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey, Quincy, Ill. Renaissance Readers Place Apartments, 400 W. Jefferson, Pittsfield, Ill.
meet the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m..Book selections
are made 3 to 6 months in advance.
Thursday, October 13
10 a.m.: Toddler Story Time Firefighter Visit at Quincy Public Library, 4:30 p.m.: Soup Supper at Stowell Elementary School. Choice of chili
526 Jersey, Quincy, Ill. Children will hear books about fire safety, see or vegetable soup or hotdog, with dessert, tea or lemonade. Takeouts
firefighters in uniform and have a chance to explore a fire truck. available. $5; tickets available at the door. Stowell cookbooks, $10.
10:30 a.m.: Tech Tutor at Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey, Quincy, Friday, October 14
Ill.
5:30 p.m.: Mindfulness Meditation at Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey,
Quincy, Ill. Led by Jan Barret of Red Bud Yoga.
Wednesday, October 12
2 p.m.: Job Club at Workforce Service Center, 107 N. Third, Quincy,
Saturday, October 15
Ill. Career workshop meets every Wednesday 2 to 3 p.m.. For more
information, call Jeremy Oshner, 217-221-6233. 7 a.m.: Quincy Farmers Market at Washington Park, Fifth and Maine,
Quincy, Ill. Local produce, baked goods, flowers/plants and crafts.
3 p.m.: Wii Wednesdays for Teens at Quincy Public Library, 526
Jersey, Quincy, Ill. 9 a.m.: Helping Hands Ministry at Calvary Baptist Church, South of
Pittsfield, Ill. Free household cleaning items, paper products, baby
4 p.m.: Tech Tutor at Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey, Quincy, Ill.
care products, personal hygiene items, laundry items and more.
Open to all families in need.
RESTORE MY LIFE
Midwest has the expertise and technology to get you back
doing what you love. Dr. Basho has joined Dr. Bieniek and
Dr. Baumann seeing patients in Quincy. Call Hannibal or
Quincy for an appointment.
3 p.m.: Wii Wednesdays for Teens at Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey, 7 p.m.: Tom Johnsons Saints Avenue Opry at Halls Chuckwagon
Quincy, Ill. Hall (old Ben Franklin Building), 220 S.Main Street, Palmyra, Mo.
Traditional country music and homecooked food. Reservations by 4
4 p.m: Tech Tutor at Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey, Quincy, Ill. p.m. show days by calling 573-769-2403.
Friday October 28
11 a.m. to : Holy Family Soup Day, Bake Sale, Raffle at Holy Family
Monday, October 31
Church, 1111 Broadway, Hannibal. More information, 573-221-3410. 10:15 p.m.: Baby Time at Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey Street,
Quincy, Ill. Story time for babies birth to 16 months) and parents or
6 p.m.: Halloween Art Crawl at Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey, Quincy, care givers; books, rhymes, and songs. Reservations requested and
Ill. may be made by calling 217-223-1309 or online at quincylibrary.org.
Saturday, October 29
10 a.m.: Atkinson McCord Cemetery Tour at Argyle Lake State Park, View more events at hannibalmag.com.
think of October with fondness as I recall my youth. I was I cant remember a handful of weekends we missed time togeth-
always ready for the cool autumn season. My Pop was a er in the field, on the lakes and rivers, or in the woods. Pop was self-
hunter, which meant I was a hunter. I idolized my Pop, and employed, and he made certain that the weekends always remained
longed to be just like him. Pop had a passion for hunting in our time. What a luxury and a blessing to have such a wonderful
general, but he was in love with bird dogs and quail hunt- man as a role model. We never had a lot of money, but I never
ing. Until his senior years, you would never catch my Pop without a seemed to want for much, and I had a dad by my side constantly.
set of hunting dogs. October was prime time to get our dogs in top Having a great teacher and an outdoor classroom molded me
condition. into the man I am today. I learned so much about local plants, trees
A trip afield was nothing new to me. Pop was in great shape and wildlife. It was incredible. Pop knew all of these things, because,
back then, and I was so little that my tiny little legs would be at full as a boy, he had to know it to survive. I still am amazed at how
throttle to keep pace. Pop was a mans man. He believed in God, much he taught me while he thought I wasnt paying attention. I
guns, freedom and America. He would lay down his life for family am probably far more surprised than he is.
and country. He respected people, and he expected the same in My parents left me with a powerful gift, and that is knowledge.
return. He was bound and determined to make a man out of me. I I intend to share it with my children, grandchildren and Lord
was the last of his bloodline, and he longed to teach me as much as willing great-grandchildren. I feel that passing it on to future
humanly possible in our time together. generations is by far the best way to honor their parenting and
When it came to nature, I was a quick study. I loved the out- commitment to me.
doors from the onset. I knew if Pop found it so important to be October means football, hayrides, bonfires, cool nights and
involved in it, then it was important to me too. I can reflect while Halloween to many families. All of those things are great. I almost
writing this and still see the gleam in his eyes as he watched his omitted pumpkin spice-seasoned everything, too.
dogs work. It was a bond that can be traced back to the domestica- To me October means the crunching of fresh-fallen leaves
tion of canines, I suppose. underfoot, as I now walk solo into the cool darkness with only Pops
It seemed Pop treated his hunting dogs as a direct reflection of memory by my side on a faintly marked trail to my pre-dawn deer
him as a trainer. He worked a lot during the summer with our dogs stand. After just settling in for the morning, a wide-rack buck feeds
on long lines teaching them obedience and commands for retriev- his way into bow range on a bounty of fallen acorns on the forest
ing. He was proud to teach generations of dogs all of the skills floor.
necessary to perform in the field. My bowstring settles on my cheek as I release, and the shaft
I think I would be remiss if I were not to mention my mom. My finds its mark. I look up as the first full rays of sunlight warm
mom knew my Pops passion for nature. I cannot recall one time my face. I know Pop is there instantly. I feel his smile and I utter,
when she ever complained about his time outdoors. He traveled Thanks, Pop!
with her blessings. She knew that he worked hard and gave a 100 Fall leaves me so full of wonderful memories. Make some great
percent to his family. He found it to be a source of therapy, and she memories of your own with your family. n
gave him all of the space he needed.