Quickly, Feb. 10

That Clint Eastwood commercial was for Chrysler, not GM. GM is just about finished paying back its “loan” — not “bailout”) and Fiat (which has control of Chrysler) is working on it. Obviously, you hold contempt toward the American auto workers whose jobs were saved. …

Quickly’s Neighbors, Feb. 13

I’m traveling westbound on U.S. 12, it’s 11 o’clock at night. We just had a little bit of snow; the streets are sort of wet. I’m going 55 mph, the speed limit. I was just passed by a police officer going at least 70 mph, …

Quickly, Feb. 9

Thank you, neighbor, for your beautiful RV that has not moved in years and has started to devalue the homes in our neighborhood. Any alleged police presence has nothing to do with people slowing down on U.S. 30 in Lake County. It is all the …

A big thank-you to Hobart emergency personnel. I was at a store recently, when the clerk had to call for an ambulance. The responders arrived within two minutes. How about repaving Georgia Street east of 53rd Avenue? Drivers are using the opposite side of the …

Quickly, Feb. 8

To the person who said few will opt out of paying union dues in fear of retribution: This is why you’re referred to as union thugs. You’re no better than a gang-banger off the street. Unions aren’t stopping people from the right to choose whether …

Quickly’s Neighbors, Feb. 9

In answer to the person wondering why the people in Black Oak dump their couches, chairs and mattresses along the roads, we don’t. It’s the people in Hammond, Griffith and Highland that can’t seem to find anyplace else to dump their garbage and we would …

Quickly, Feb. 6

Northwest Indiana passes the clean air test, but we still have to test our cars. This proves downstate hates us. Where are our politicians? There must be a law that protects us. I wish the weather would get colder so I could go ice fishing. …

Quickly’s Neighbors, Feb. 8

I would like to thank Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson for giving us light on 25th Avenue from Broadway all the way to Monroe. The other lights will be on soon I was told. We have been without lights for the last three years. What a waste of …

Quickly’s Neighbors, Feb. 7

Hobart representatives implied that outsiders aren’t coming downtown because they didn’t know where it is. Maybe they don’t come because they don’t want to look at the filth along the curbs, sidewalks and city-owned flower boxes. Clean the curbs, flower boxes and ask store owners …

Quickly, Feb. 5

The last few years, money has been tight and Christmas has been difficult. Thanks to the Salvation Army’s angel tree program, my kids have had great Christmases. Again, thank you to the angels at the Salvation Army. People with these Hummers look ridiculous driving ’em, …

Quickly, Feb. 4

After 24 years with the highway department, Carl is retiring. Happy retirement, Carl! Hoosiers now have the right to shirk. Maybe you need to interview those of us in the rural areas, like LaPorte and Starke counties. You would find we’re behind Gov. Mitch Daniels …

Quickly, Feb. 3

I can’t speak for anyone else, but I don’t think I am alone. I have been on election overload for a very long time. By November, we all will be ready for a remote tropical island. Loved the story about the AWOL juror. It’s about …

Quickly’s Neighbors, Feb. 6

Why do we have to pay $16 a month for garbage pickup and more for sewage in Gary? Eight dollars and 50 cents per thousand gallons — that’s more than the water bill. They are forcing all the senior citizens out of Gary or forcing …

Quickly, Feb. 2

I see Mr. or Ms. Bossypants is back trying to control the comments in Quickly. I would suggest another avenue for your control issues. I have to laugh at some of the readers. They take everything so literally. They don’t seem to understand an analogy. …

Quickly’s Neighbors, Feb. 3

You’re complaining about the tracks on Third and Wisconsin streets in Hobart? I’ve been harping on the tracks near Turkey Creek Golf Course in Merrillville for years. Nothing done. Good luck. I had a furry creature open the lid of my garbage can for me …