I have recently retired after practicing law for 50 years, mainly in the Dubois County Courts. Much of my practice has been in the Dubois Superior Court. In my career, I have also dealt with numerous prosecutors in many other counties. I have been in numerous court proceedings with Anthony Quinn during his 24-year career…
Here’s why I’m voting for Steve Lukemeyer for Jasper School Board. I have known Steve personally for years but have spent the last 10 years working alongside him in a professional capacity at F.C. Tucker Emge. Through many real estate scenarios we have discussed over the years, I have found Steve to be very thoughtful,…
I have known Anthony Quinn since he graduated from law school. We practiced law together for several years until he went to the prosecutor’s office. Other lawyers in our firm and I have dealt with him as deputy prosecutor and prosecutor. I have always found him fair and reasonable. Whether he is willing to give my…
It is reassuring to see Mary Beth Beckman still involved in local government, volunteer activities and organizations. When voting for County Commissioner District 2, please think about what she brings to the table. Her career includes eight years of volunteer service as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), so if your interest is protecting and advocating…
I am a Korean War veteran. The U.S. Military is tough but fair. This is why I’m voting for John Birk for judge. John went to West Point. He served over 11 years in active and reserve. It doesn’t get harder than that. I don’t know much about Mr. Quinn. I assume he is able…
Over the course of the last several weeks, I have seen a lot of “Vote Democrat” or “Vote Republican” signs, social media posts, and ads. Having served in a leadership capacity in the Dubois County justice system for many years at Dubois County Community Corrections, I have had the pleasure of collaborating with wonderful people on…
I, like many others, received a mailing this week and had the same thoughts as Mr. Brian Lucchi in yesterday’s letter to the editor for Prosecutor Quinn. Along with echoing everything Brian said, because it was a great read and perfectly worded, I have noticed something rather important in researching for this election. There have…
Each year we come together as a nation on Veterans Day to honor and celebrate the hundreds of thousands of brave Americans who have served our country in uniform. Now more than ever, our veterans need our support. In a time when our country is divided on many issues, we can all agree those individuals who…
I had intended to put out a yard sign for Anthony Quinn, vote for him for Dubois Superior Court judge, and leave it at that. Then I received a campaign mailing from John Birk and I couldn’t stay silent. Mr. Birk touts an endorsement from Judy O’Bannon (a former first lady of Indiana). I don’t…
A judge makes many hard decisions about the lives of those people who come before him. He must have grace, compassion, and above all, wisdom. John Birk knows about wisdom. His wife passed away and he has other tragedies in his past. But John believes in the words of the ancient poet: “He who learns…
