Letter to the Editor
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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This note is in response to the insightful Muddy River News story about the acute and chronic mental health consequences of being near to a public space shooting like the one that occurred recently at TJ Maxx. The eyewitness account and experience of a local mental health professional was augmented by the interview with another,…
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It’s true. Low reading scores are a national concern, including in our area. Literacy is crucial for education, jobs, health, and our community’s economy. We all need to understand and find solutions to improve reading skills. The Literacy Advocates of West Central Illinois is a group of community members, families, educators, and school administrators working…
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I read the story, “Are they learning anything or are they just playing? Quincy pastor wants to address low reading scores,” and wanted to share some critical insights. The poor reading scores in our district are unacceptable and point to a systemic problem. Blaming parents, teachers, students, or the pandemic is not the solution. I…
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To the citizens of Quincy and Adams County, thank you. You are amazing. The love we felt from the community for both the Gem City Concert Series country (May 20-21) and rock (June 21-22) weekends was, hands down, more than we could have ever expected. You came out in droves, brought the house down, supported our…
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There is absolutely no doubt Hannibal is known for its rich history, amazing art scene and world-famous people. However, Hannibal also is known for something else — and something very unique. Each year buried deep inside Tom Sawyer Days and surrounded by the Fourth of July, 60 teams from all around the Midwest gather by…
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This past weekend, the Tri-States were fortunate to again have access to world-class entertainment hosted right here in Quincy in your parks. Many thanks to Scott Edlin and his team, and everyone from promotions to tickets to trash pickup, for a job well done. I’m especially proud of the Park District team under Rome Frericks. They moved…
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British-American musician Slash of Guns N’ Roses’ fame once remarked, “I don’t think there’s ever a chance of a reunion.” Looking back now some 70 years, what was the chance of a reunion of two folks after a life’s journey together from kindergarten, through grade school, then high school, off to college, then law school,…
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I want to preface my comments by saying they do not necessarily represent the views of the office I hold as an elected official. Regardless of my position, I’m still a veteran, citizen, taxpayer and resident of the 2nd Ward. Quincy’s city council recently passed an ordinance establishing the TIF South district. Whether you agree…
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