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Concerned about The Union Difference organization

Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:37 pm

by uniondifference (Posted Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:37 pm)

First I would like to address the purpose of The Union Difference, Inc. We are a non partisan, not-for-profit, civic, and educational, public advocacy organization. We want to educate the general public about workplace rights, public policy, the structure and benefits of unionization. We are here to enhance the common good of the Quincy community. Our goal is to reach out to the citizens of Quincy through public forums, like our free seminars, mass media events, like the Dogwood parade and with our ongoing commercials to share its viewpoints.
To address the issue as to whether we are a local organization, YES. Every organization that is involved with The Union Difference, Inc. has workers in the Quincy area. We are very much a part of day to day life in Quincy. I do spend my money inQuincy and my tax dollars help this community. Feel free to visit our web site you will clearly see all the organizations involved.
The free seminars that we are offering are just that, free seminars on different topics that can enhance your knowledge of things like small business law, labor history, buying a home, credit and family counseling. Absolutely free and open to the general public, no strings attached. If you smell fish it must be from the river.
We would like to invite “iladelph” to come by the Union Difference office and see the improvements to the building and talk with some of the people involved. I think you would be very pleasantly surprised. The address of the Union Difference office is 648 Maine .The Union Difference is proud to be part of Quincy and Adams County and we intend to remain part of the greater community for many years to come.
Mike Martin, Quincy Resident
Board Member, The Union Difference, Inc.

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Canton Mo BBQ

Mon Mar 08, 2010 3:21 pm

by greeny (Posted Mon Mar 08, 2010 3:21 pm)

We went there a few weeks ago. I thought it was pretty good. The garlic mashed potatoes and corn muffin were good! I had a taste of the potato salad and it was bad! My friends did not like their baked beans, the house salad got good reviews. I was a bigger fan of the pork than the brisket. Given all of the sauces on the table I didn't think they'd cover the meat in sauce when it was served to us. I would've preferred it plain so I could add the sauce on my own. It was a lot of food for the money, but I can't say we'll rush back. We'd definitely stop by again if in Canton though.

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Friends of Constitution

Tue Mar 02, 2010 8:20 am

by Rabbit (Posted Tue Mar 02, 2010 8:20 am)

Seen an ad in the QHW for this group.

http://sites.google.com/a/focpac.com/focpac/

What do you think?

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City government ethics

Sun Feb 28, 2010 8:12 pm

by lee (Posted Sun Feb 28, 2010 8:12 pm)

They need some new Aldermen/Women...Too many have been on too long and then there's a couple who talk to hear their own voice...Should only allow 2 terms...

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Soup Dinner at St. Rose on Sunday

Fri Feb 26, 2010 4:07 pm

by Mhoram (Posted Fri Feb 26, 2010 4:07 pm)

Join us on Sunday, February 28th, between 11:00 am and 2:30 pm, at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church at 8th & Chestnut in Quincy, for our February Soup Extravaganza!

$6/person, $25/family

Have your fill of our famous cream-turkey sandwiches and several soups:

* Chili
* Chicken Noodle
* Cheesy Potato
* Ham & Bean
* Pumpkin Soup

There will also be cornbread, plenty of desserts, and coffee, tea, and lemonade.

Don't miss the raffles for your chance to win a $200 gift certificate from the Butcher Block or a gift card from Taco Bell, Sprouts, Ruby Tuesday, Gem City Pizzeria, Elders, or Ayerco! Thanks to these generous businesses for their donations.

All proceeds will go to further work on the St. Rose pipe organ.

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Katey and Sydne at WGEM

Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:05 pm

by DCO (Posted Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:05 pm)

'Chad' I hear is an interesting character.

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When exactly did the Downtown start to go downhill?

Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:00 pm

by DCO (Posted Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:00 pm)

Potential is still there.

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Where's Beau Hicks on WGEM?

Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:53 pm

by DCO (Posted Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:53 pm)

I know him. He left when doc's found his first tumor. He is now fighting a second and hoping it won't spread.

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Did Katey Walls leave WGEM?

Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:49 pm

by DCO (Posted Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:49 pm)

They fired her.

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tiramasu

Fri Feb 12, 2010 4:47 pm

by hbang (Posted Fri Feb 12, 2010 4:47 pm)

It's yummy and fairly inexpensive

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Jimbeana's

Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:32 pm

by greeny (Posted Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:32 pm)

I just thought I'd post about Jimbeana's, as I'd never really heard about it before...

I went there with a group for lunch last week and it was very good! The fish, soup, sandwiches and chips all received good reviews. The salad didn't particularly look like anything special, but the rest of the food was very good, the price was fair and the service was friendly!

Jimbeana's is located right behind Pop's Pizza.

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Eagles

Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:34 am

by charwally2002 (Posted Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:34 am)

last year i could sit by my window and around 1 or 130 pm they would start to soar i guess looking for food havent seen that yet and thought it was in feb.

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New Resaurant - Napoli's?

Sat Jan 30, 2010 7:58 pm

by lee (Posted Sat Jan 30, 2010 7:58 pm)

Has anyone heard that the Old Bayview Cafe is opening a new restaurant at Front Cedar? I saw in the QHW help Wanted Ads today, that they are hiring cooks ,etc...That would be a great place if it was ran right (Unlike when it was opened before)

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rental properties

Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:43 am

by bearcat94 (Posted Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:43 am)

very true. The best luck we have had so far is by old fashioned word of mouth. Not a lot of 3 or larger bedroom houses for rent period...Quincy or not.

Going out today to see what we can find.

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Cardinals Caravan 2010

Sun Jan 17, 2010 9:23 pm

by Butternut (Posted Sun Jan 17, 2010 9:23 pm)

I went to the Cards Caravan in Hannibal. Sat in the front row at the center. Got to talk to Jack Clark, some autographs on a couple of balls and a hat, and then left with a great sigh of relief from the estimated crowd of 7 hundred plus. It was awesome!

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Moving Sale

Sun Jan 17, 2010 7:07 pm

by bearcat94 (Posted Sun Jan 17, 2010 7:07 pm)

In the process of moving, downsizing our living accommodations. Have for sale a light tan fabric living room set, Lazy Boy brand, purchased in 2005. 62" Hitachi rear projection LCD purchased 2006 for Christmas, seldom used. 32" RCA TV old....A larger wooden computer desk and a smaller matching computer desk. Fish stand that handles a 26 gallon tank, currently used as a Entertainment stand. John Deere, 118 Lawn Tractor, mulching cutting. Entertainment Center fits 32" TV.

Anyone wanting to look at this discuss pricing, send me a message and we can get together.

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Assault or other

Sun Jan 17, 2010 11:34 am

by Butternut (Posted Sun Jan 17, 2010 11:34 am)

An assault took place in Hannibal in the 700 blunch of Birch that lead to the death of a 42 year old female. It is possible that a 44 year old male was taken in custody at or near the scene. The asault took place around 4pm on Saturday the 16th of Jan.

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Where is everyone?

Fri Jan 08, 2010 2:27 pm

by lee (Posted Fri Jan 08, 2010 2:27 pm)

I guess we need to get John Niekamp back..Where is the little Chap anyhow?

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Local news site has interesting content! LOL

Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:50 pm

by mondayC (Posted Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:50 pm)

I got a text message advertising this site a few months ago. How he got my number I have no idea.

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commuter bicycling in Quincy

Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:46 pm

by mondayC (Posted Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:46 pm)

This is the kind of weather 2.25" tires were made for (besides when I actually go mountain biking, and Monday looks like it shouldn't be too bad for that). The wind is pretty biting, but I've adjusted to the temps and with the right clothing it isn't too bad.

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what if

Sat Jan 02, 2010 5:21 pm

by Butternut (Posted Sat Jan 02, 2010 5:21 pm)

It was Hannibals lost also. Hannibal had the first chance at the boat that eventually went to LaGrange. Both Quincy & Hannibal missed the boat.

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K and L Arena

Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:42 am

by username (Posted Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:42 am)

Does anyone hate K and L arena as much as I do? I have never in my life seen a business run in such an unfriendly, owner oriented way! First of all, have you ever seen the owners of any business reserve the first two parking spots for themselves? And not only that, the next ten closest spots to the door are reserved for EMPLOYEES. And if you DARE to park in one of those RESERVED spots, there is a sign on the inside of the door stating that YOUR CAR WILL BE DISABLED. Un-freaking-believable!! And if that isn't bad enough, the parking lot is never plowed or deiced. So when Grandma comes to see her little ones play, not only does she have to park a mile away, she has to endanger her life by walking on a sheet of ice to get there... Oh, and she needs to pay a dollar to get in and "breathe the air"...

Don't they have a back entrance?? Do they not care how arrogant they look by parking right by the front door??

All of that being said, they even went so far as to threaten one of my kids... she was told to stop bouncing her soccer ball..."because he had 24 soccer balls at home and if she bounced it again, he would have 25". Are you kidding? This is a SOCCER ARENA that is geared toward children! I realize that you can't have mayhem with all of the kiddos running around screaming and bouncing the soccer balls everywhere, but that's out of line.

And God forbid you spill something... I told the gal behind the counter that I spilled my drink, not wanting someone to slip. Well, she glared at me and handed me a mop! She must be related to the owner with that attitude. I went to school with him... he knows me... but do you think he would even SPEAK to those people that he knows, his customers? No, he is just as arrogant and spoiled as he was 25 years ago. His father is probably spinning in his grave watching his son, God rest his soul. An honorable businessman who was admired and respected my everyone in the community. Evidentally those traits are not inherited.

Needless to say, my kids will not be playing soccer at K and L in the future. There are plenty of other sports and activities.

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Quincy Magazine

Mon Dec 28, 2009 3:01 pm

by Robert (Posted Mon Dec 28, 2009 3:01 pm)

I do enjoy their posting of event pictures!

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Meals Delivered

Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:52 am

by allthenewsthatfits (Posted Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:52 am)

I have a friend who is going to be working long nights for a while, and I would like to have meals delivered to him. What I am thinking of would be a week's worth of meals, delivered once a week pre-cooked and ready for the freezer, that he could bring out and microwave as needed. Is there a business in Quincy that does this type of catering?

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free 6 inch ceramic floor tiles

Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:49 am

by sonofsamm (Posted Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:49 am)

I have about 200 6 inch ceramic tiles, i pulled up my old carpet and they were under there, some have some glue on them, but a little gas or paint thinner will take it off. must take all. 501 sycamore in quincy, behind garage. bring a box or something to carry them in

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Kerasotes Bends Over Again for Local Politics!

Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:46 pm

by mondayC (Posted Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:46 pm)

Projector installation? Oh please.
I'm willing to bet money some elderly couple saw it, thinking it would be a great pick-me-up film about how wonderful it is to live in America and how much cleaner, wealthier, and healthier we are than all those "socialist" countries in Europe.
I think this new socialism scare could be the next Red Scare at the rate it's growing.

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Holy Grounds?

Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:44 am

by bearcat94 (Posted Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:44 am)

10speed....though I don't frequent the place, I am glad that Quincy and the owners can have this place. I try to ignore the majority of what RealityCheck says just mainly because its his personal opionions and I don't agree with many of them.

HOLY GROUNDS is a good thing, mainly because it just may save someone who is searching for something, before they choose to bite the bullet, overdose or some other drastic measure to permanently solve a temporary problem.

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Ice Scream?

Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:37 pm

by RealityCheck (Posted Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:37 pm)

Went there the week before last in hopes of dropping some dollars. We don't eat carbs, but I had a little girl with me who I thought might be entertained by the place. Not quite 3 o'clock in the afternoon and the place was locked up tighter than a drum. No "Be back soon" sign, no "Closed for emergency" notice. Just posted hours that led me to think they'd be open 'til 7 on a locked door displaying a darkened room. We went to DQ instead and used our dollars to vote for overpriced barely frozen air surrounded by something resembling a dairy product.

I'm all for patronizing local businesses instead of the national scum. But a store needs to be

1) Open
2) Open reasonable hours
3) Open consistently during posted business hours

Now reasonable people will give a place like that a few shots before writing it off. Unfortunately, "reasonable" does not describe the bulk of the yokels. (No pun intended) They manage to make time in their busy busy schedules to actually be seen downtown and get presented with a locked and darkened door, they'll not be back. I know that even a well worded note with a decent excuse for not being open wouldn't make a difference in the minds of most of the yokels, but for the more level headed potential customer, it would have been a nice touch. If you've got time to lock the door and douse the lights, you've got time to post something on the door explaining why it's locked. Business, especially retail, is not a hobby kids.

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FIREPROOF

Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:34 am

by atindall (Posted Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:34 am)

All I can say is you missed the whole point of the movie..........
Take a bunch of people from a church and have THEM try their hand at acting......
STILL a pretty great movie!!!!

APril

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Kerasotes: Friend of Q-Town!

Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:50 pm

by mondayC (Posted Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:50 pm)

If you're really into film, home theater is the way to go. There are more than 9 (bottom-tier) films to choose from, there are no annoying teenagers texting through the whole screening, and the popcorn doesn't cost $5.

However, if you do happen to come across a few hundred thousand dollars, I'd be more than happy to help manage a theater.

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