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Letters - 12/1
Thank you from Don Lindberg
To say that I was overwhelmed when I saw the ad in the Post-Register in September “wishing me a speedy recovery” would be an understatement. Having the names listed of 104 individuals and 24 businesses and civic organizations was impossible for me to conceive. During my years as publisher of the paper I can’t recall any time I came close to such a display. Publisher Chuck Allen told me that between e-mail and Facebook the response for best wishes poured in by the dozens. My sincere thanks to the Post-Register staff for publishing the ad and also the dozens of get well cards I received, that covered the three by four foot bulletin board in my room at Columbia Crest.
I am happy to report that after two months, I came home last Monday and will continue my physical therapy in Quincy!
— Don Lindberg
Support for Flinn
As an orchardist in the Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District (QCBID) I am very concerned about the supply of irrigation water to my farm. A single major interruption in supply could be devastating to those of us growing perennial crops.
The QCBID is controlled by a board of directors, serving 3-year terms. Mike Flinn is the current board member representing district one, and is running for his fifth term. During his tenure, Mike has served on a number of committees, and for a time as president of the board. As a result, he has experience in all facets of the operation of this large and complicated business. With all the challenges facing our irrigation district, including reconstruction of a substantial piece of the main canal at Ephrata, board members with experience and background are needed. Mike Flinn has this experience and has served ably. Please take the time to vote for Mike on December 13, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kooy’s Irrigation.
— Mike Robinson
City explains snow codes
We here at the City of Quincy have a lot to be thankful for. As for myself, I am thankful we have not had any significant snowfall so far this year. I know, I’m a humbug when it comes to the white plague, but most people don’t have to deal with the dilemma of people complaining if we don’t plow or when we do plow. But I digress.
As we have received some snow, the City of Quincy Public Works Department would like to remind the community of a few winter tips to make winter a little less stressful.
Snowfall will always bring with it headaches and unfortunately backaches. We will do our best to clear the streets in a timely manner and try to provide as safe a driving surface as we can. With that said, winter has with it some inherent dangers that we all need to allow for. Even with the best efforts of the snow crews, streets will be slick and drivers need to slow down and increase following and stopping distances. When we do have to plow, we will try not to place snow on sidewalks, but with large volumes of snow and large equipment, some snow will inevitably get on sidewalks. We apologize in advance.
It is the property owner’s responsibility to remove snow from sidewalks and driveway approaches. It is a violation of the City code to place any of this snow in the street. All snow from sidewalks, driveways, or approaches must be kept out of the City right of way. Throwing the snow into the street creates driving hazards and if it’s necessary to plow again, the snow will be right back in the driveway. Snow removed from parking areas on the street cannot be left in piles on the street. These piles create traffic and parking hazards as well as drainage problems when the snow begins to melt.
We will do our best to provide you a safe community. Your cooperation and patience will be greatly appreciated.
— Dave Reynolds, City of Quincy Maintenance Supervisor
