Letter to the Editor
I read and enjoy Steve Eighinger’s column daily and often pass on many to family and friends, as I am doing with his item on the film, “Necessary Roughness.” Brought back many grand memories! It was filmed during the summer in our town of Denton, Texas (since 1973). The whole family was “in” the film.…
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My wife and I just got home from the movie “Reagan.” What is happening now in this country is a stark duplicate of the years just before and during Ronald Reagan’s presidency. I would recommend that everyone go see it. During President Jimmy Carter’s term, inflation got out of hand, interest rates soared, unrest in the world…
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From time to time, friends and acquaintances ask me if they can come watch the proceedings of the Supreme Court of Missouri in Jefferson City. I reply, “Of course. We love having people visit the court and see us in action.” I am always surprised when I hear people say they think they need a…
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I am writing in regard to the roundabout issue at 48th and State. At the last time the City Council voted down this project, it was noted that there has been no support expressed to any of the alderman. I’m not sure I agree with this comment, but I know I actively supported this roundabout. …
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As a parent of school-aged children in the Quincy school system, I wish to voice my concerns concerning the elevated threats of gun violence in our local schools and raise questions regarding this issue. I have read that common walk-through metal detectors can scan a person about every second. Why isn’t every student scanned by…
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Bill Goellner is the hottest topic of conversation in cafes and coffee shops across Marion County. Why is this so? Bill has not been plastered across our local newspapers. Let me tell you why my neighbors are talking about Bill Goellner. It used to be that nobody could get elected in Marion County unless they…
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I’ve recently become aware of an anticipated major renovation of Riverview Park. Although much needs to be done to restore the park to some of its original vision, and there are some interesting ideas in the proposed Master Plan, a couple of things in particular greatly concern me. Most importantly, I learned that the memorial…
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While reading the November / December 2023 issue of Missouri Life, my wife and I noted on pages 30-37 several articles about Missouri and its Medal of Honor recipients. While all the profiles were interesting, one listed Arthur J. Forrest from Hannibal, Mo. Forrest was issued the award on April 19, 1919, for his actions…
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I believe we need to sit down and take a long, hard look at how and what we are signaling to our children regarding risk assessment, the danger of anecdotes and emotional overreactions. In the past week, an online threat made to Quincy Public Schools was quickly reviewed and deemed non-threatening. During that brief process,…
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The TriState Service Foundation has declared October the TriState Month of Service. People, families and organizations are asked to volunteer two hours in October to help a neighbor, a friend or someone who could use an extra hand. This is a great opportunity to help our communities and do something good. In Acts 20:35, Jesus tells…
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During the past 10 years, much has changed in the field of healthcare and at Blessing Health System. One of the areas of greatest growth is in the people providing your care. Given an aging population and the large number of people living with chronic medical diseases and mental illness, the demand for health care…
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More and more people are discovering the wellness benefits of an often-misunderstood natural plant – hemp. Though hemp comes from the same cannabis plant as marijuana, they are not the same product. Hemp is legal under federal law. This lawful, versatile plant can be found in many forms on our store shelves, from award-winning CBD…
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Thoughts on being Catholic in Quincy: I like my priest, Msgr. Leo Enlow, very much at St. Peter Parish. I believe he is a true priest, and I don’t think I could do his job. The crosses our priests bear are heavy, and there is a priest shortage for multiple reasons. I cannot tell you…
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It’s good to see the new multi-channel UHF TV antenna on the KHQA-TV tower and in operation. KHQA, followed by WGEM, has moved from broadcasting on VHF channels 7 and 10 at 7,000 to 10,000 watts effective radiated power (ERP) to UHF channels 22 and 19 at about one million watts ERP, making a strong…
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The efforts of the woke left to erase our heritage and our culture knows no bounds. The latest example of this is the newly created Illinois Flag Commission. The commission’s purpose, as authorized by SB1818, which Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law, is to “make recommendations to the General Assembly concerning whether the current state flag should…
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The city budget passed in April with $25,000 allocated to your arts council – 1.6% of the Economic Growth Fund – to advance community development and economic goals for arts and culture. The City Council tabled that invoice this week, and this investment is in doubt. A number of umbrella agencies are advocating on behalf…
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I am sharing important news regarding Lissencephaly Awareness Day on Sept. 8. The City Council in Quincy is scheduled to sign a proclamation to honor this day during its Sept. 3 meeting. Additionally, the Memorial Bridge will be illuminated in purple on Sept. 1 to raise awareness for lissencephaly. Elijah’s Baby Bucket List is a…
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As a Republican candidate for mayor, I look forward to comparing and contrasting my vision for the future of Quincy with the Democrat/independent candidate, Linda Moore, and the current administration as the election process unfolds. I look forward to comparing and contrasting my fiscally conservative record, commitment to fixing our city streets and promoting tourism within…
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A recent flurry of editorials has been written on the dire state of our students’ reading proficiency in Quincy Public Schools (QPS), which raises the question: Who should be held accountable for only 20 percent of our third-grade students meeting proficiency standards in reading? It is important to highlight that all parties involved are good people, yet this literacy crisis…
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It was great to have 40-plus people at the tax rate hearing on July 30 for the Hannibal School District. I provided some brief comments at the meeting but could not finish those due to the three-minute time constraint for speaking. I am going to share my full thoughts with you now as the School…
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Approximately 4 weeks ago I attended my very first ever City Council meeting on July 15, 2024. I was there to voice my opinion and concerns of the conditions of our town frequently referred as “The Gem City” and our very poorly kept streets, roads, sidewalks, etc… This just makes me wonder…does our Mayor, the…
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Watching highlights of Congressional hearings this week, it looks like we have our scapegoat for the violence related to the recent Donald Trump rally — Kimberly Cheatle, head of the Secret Service. Sadly in modern history, this event joins the attempt to the life of President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s and the assassination of…
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Perhaps you are like me in noticing all the “back to school” sales as students from elementary school through college and graduate school prepare for their return to the classroom soon. Did you know Missouri’s judges also are gearing up to go back to school? All Missouri judges (and lawyers too) are required to have…
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I am writing this letter in support of Lacey Miller, candidate for the Western District Commissioner’s position in Marion County. First, let me say I appreciate the years of service that our current commissioners have put forward over the years, especially Steve Begley, who is stepping down after several terms. I live in the Eastern…
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First to the protesters.What are you protesting?Sean is in jail, charges are filed, trial date to be set and punishment to be applied.Sean is not going anywhere, so please knock off wearing out your sweat glands.So please take your signs and go home and just be humans … not the amusement or disgust to the…
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