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We use our money to help locally
We are very fortunate to live in the Quincy Valley. That is especially true given the current economy. While there are many regions hard hit by the recession with unemployment rates rising to the high teens and large amounts of home foreclosures, our pocket of the world is hanging on better than most.
That does not mean there aren’t concerns out there. I personally know of several businesses in our community that are barely hanging on, hoping to keep the doors open until better times come around. Most of these businesses have been wonderful assets to our community for many years. Not only have they provided needed goods and services, they have also provided jobs, tax dollars and donations for many local charities and events.
We have seen a handful of local businesses shut their doors this past year. While there are a variety of reasons for them to close, one thing is certain, many of them would still be open if they had more customers and more support.
I would encourage everyone to consider where they are spending their dollars and see if they can spend a larger percentage here at home. Sure, you could likely find better “bargains” elsewhere on many of the things you purchase, because many of our businesses cannot compete on the same scale as large, national retailers. But when you consider what we would lose if more local businesses close their doors, often the best deal is found right here in Quincy. If we all decided to spend 10 to 20 percent more of our budgets here in Quincy, our business community would be thriving right now.
Speaking of helping out locally, there are two fine events on Saturday and Sunday to raise money for worthy causes.
• The Quincy Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association will hold its annual concert event at White Heron Cellars on Saturday, June 27 at 7 p.m. The band Standing Room Only will provide the dance music. Tickets are $10 and the proceeds will go to the association to help pay for installing a firefighters memorial at Grant County Fire District No. 3’s fire station.
• On Sunday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Reiman-Simmons House, there will be a benefit barbecue for Tim Weber. The money raised from the barbecue will help pay the cost of Weber’s medical expenses. Weber, who is the son of David and Harriet Weber, suffers from a rare disease that has caused paralysis in his left arm.
Both of these events are sure to be fun and will also help better our community.
