The first Quincy Grand Prix through the streets of South Park graced our town in 1970. It was brought to us by kart racing pioneer and promoter, Gus Traeder. It flourished into something more spectacular than most of us know, even today. After a long pause, from 2002-2018, Gus’ son and fellow Karting Hall of…
I recently got the chance to visit with Blake Duesterhaus, Sod Buster Classic Committee Member, regarding the Sod Buster Classic and how this yearly fundraiser gives back to the community. The Sod Buster Classic came to fruition in 2013 and was inspired by a similar fundraiser in Greene County, Illinois. A group of now committee…
Everyone wants to enjoy the Saint Patrick’s Day holiday, whether you are Irish, Catholic, or neither! For a nice dinner with friends, alcoholic beverages may be consumed in moderation well into the night. But don’t put yourself or others at risk by overconsumption. You can celebrate the holiday or any outing with friends by choosing…
Quincy Children’s Museum – We envision joyful children, engaged families, and a connected community. I got the chance to sit down with Amy Peters, Executive Director of the Quincy Children’s Museum, and discuss how her vision has come to life and what the future looks like for Quincy Children’s Museum (QCM). Q: Can you…
How many of us consider our home to be our safe spot? I do. What does the phrase “safety of my own home” really mean? These days, sales pitches include “From the safety of your own home.” There are plenty of reasons for that phrase. This is where we should feel safe, can relax, have…
Digital Safety for Kids Summer break is over, and students are back in full swing with connected devices, apps, and many websites that open all kinds of online safety concerns. This brings a great deal of challenges to parents these days. In today’s digital world, we are continuously worried about our children’s online safety. The…
Entertaining Children, One Book at a Time My childhood years were filled with stories from my father. He didn’t tell stories about characters or animals. No. He told stories about himself, my mother, or us children. They were all so funny or odd, the kind of things that would make you wrinkle your eyebrows and…
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