Quincy The organizers of Adams County’s 200th birthday celebration thought of an educational method to commemorate, which seems appropriate given the start of school.
Adams County Board members were shown a unique commemorative ruler by Bicentennial Commission Chairman Chuck Scholz, which highlights 33 of the more than 900 significant events they have recognized in Adams County history.
We didn’t want to simply hand them the paper because, as he explained, “no one ever throws away a wooden ruler.”
Scholz proposed a yardstick so they could fit more historical occurrences, joked fellow Commission member Kathi Dooley.
All of the committee’s teachers asked right away, “Do you know anything about yardsticks and Star Wars?” “Dooley said.” Is it possible for every individual to have a yardstick in their locker?
Scholz gave the board an update on the several initiatives aimed at improving educational prospects. Students in public and private schools in grades K–12 will have access to the rulers. in addition to those enrolled in a home-schooling program.
A teacher guide and PowerPoint software for a slideshow will be included with the rulers to help make it all come to life.
Additionally, he praised the commemorative Pepsi cans that are reportedly currently available for purchase. When the county celebrates its 250th birthday, he recommended keeping them to display as a cool collectible.
Board members were reminded by a beaming Scholz that the new pavilion being constructed on the Adams County fairgrounds will benefit the neighborhood for many years to come.
We also found out that Mike Love, the lead vocalist of the iconic Beach Boys, will be available for pictures with fans on September 6th, the fairgrounds, when they perform on finale night.
He reminded everyone that, given the average price of $187 for tickets to their Chicago and St. Louis gigs, the tickets are only $30.
The United States Air Force Band’s pledge to play on the last day at 3 p.m., followed by the 144th US Army Band, is another noteworthy accomplishment for the commission. A Chinook chopper will land as part of the festivities. And everyone can use it for free.
The board members then got to work, approving the creation of individual accounts to monitor the HVAC bond project’s multi-million dollar revenue and expense.
The courthouse at 5th and Vermont is undergoing a $9 million project to rebuild its roof and HVAC system, as reported by Muddy River News.
The board will be able to streamline accounting and maintain all HVAC acts within the appropriate fund by setting up these distinct accounts.
Members of the board also took the time to give a hearty round of applause to John W. Citro, the newly appointed Adams County Public Defender. Citro, who graduated from Quincy University, graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2010 with a law degree. Since 2019, he has worked for the public defender’s office.
