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Support a great local ambassador
Feb. 02, 2012 - If you haven’t had the pleasure of getting to know Kylie Kooistra, I urge you to take an opportunity to do so on Saturday, Feb. 4.
Some modest policing suggestions
Jan. 26, 2012 - While I don’t intend to make this column sound like a criticism of our local police officers, I’m afraid it may come across that way. So I just want to say up front that I believe we have a police department full of dedicated officers and administrators who are concerned about our community and who want to do their best.
Tuned out on upcoming election
Jan. 19, 2012 - Ioften have people ask me what I think about the upcoming Presidential election.
Library correction and comment
Jan. 12, 2012 - Last week I wrote an article about the Quincy City Council’s decision to explore the idea of ending the city’s relationship with North Central Regional Library.
Mr. Washington, it was worth it
Jan. 05, 2012 - During the Quincy City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 3, I witnessed something that made me glad I live in a free country.
No joke, we used to have snow
Dec. 29, 2011 - I don’t know if anyone was more disappointed in our brown Christmas more than my children.
Making a Christmas wish for peace
Dec. 22, 2011 - There was very little fanfare last week, when it was announced that the war in Iraq was over and that our troops were coming home.
A grab-bag of good stuff in Quincy
Dec. 15, 2011 - There are just too many good things going on in town this week to focus on one item for this week’s column. So, if you’ll forgive me, I’m going to have to cover multiple subjects in this limited space.
Having a wrestle with the past
Dec. 08, 2011 - Watching my son struggle in his first week as a freshman varsity wrestler reminded me of my own experience on that same ride.
Funding is critical for QVMC
Dec. 01, 2011 - The Quincy Valley Medical Center, our local hospital, is facing a looming financial crisis.



