Question Mark Town Roundup for the week of 2/19 - 2/25
Town Announcements
Become a Part of Question Mark Forever
St. Casimir’s Non-Denominational Cemetery is pleased to announce there are several plots available in its very affordable French Section and its nearby Urn Garden. Both sections offer a budget-friendly alternative to the cemetery’s more elegant plots, while still providing a sense of quiet dignity.
St. Casimir's is one of Question Mark's most hidden treasures. Amongst the everyday hustle and bustle lies a serene yet vibrant park-like cemetery, full of wonder, mystery, and secret reflective moments. These moments may come in an unexpected flash of glinting light by a nearby reflecting pool or the song of a lark as it ponders its tumultuous existence, but it is our goal to offer visitors the opportunity to engage in the poetry and solemnity of existence as they ponder the fleeting nature of time. We invite you to explore the grounds and inquire about becoming a part of this town we all love for eternity.
Posted by Gus Stephens on February 21, 2024
Please come watch my Musical-Fantasia-Tragedy inspired by Question Mark
After being assigned to the town of Question Mark to help support the investigation of the disappearance of Quentin Quinn in July 2023, I found myself drawn to this community of open-hearted, emotionally-complex people. For once, I truly felt like I belonged.
Like many of you, I too was dealing with the loss of something profound. For me, it was the love of musical theater which I had ignored for far too long. In high school and college, I found a deep joy participating in the theater and even considered dropping out of a competitive criminology program in order to pursue this dream. But my parents, especially my mother, encouraged me to continue on a path which eventually led me to becoming an FBI investigator.
After meeting Mr. Lefebvre at QMHS and learning about his shared passion for musicals, I realized I had been lying to myself for the past ten years. This town, with its beautiful, mysterious connection to music, has inspired me to write my first complete musical, which will be performed this evening by the Question Mark Elementary third and fourth grade class in the Elementary School Auditorium. Ms. Holly Peterson has been kind enough to direct. Yes, it is somewhat autobiographical but only its barest emotional context. I have included the first four scenes here for the town to peruse and enjoy.
More than anything, after the many difficult events of the last several months, I hope this performance gives the entire community the opportunity to come together and share an evening of song and hope. I want to thank his town for changing my life. I truly appreciate each and every one of you.
Posted by Adam Oberman, formerly of the FBI, now resident playwright on February 23, 2024
Zisk Reinstatement Petition per Article Nine
People of Question Mark,
Following the decision by the Town Council last Saturday to remove Elizabeth Zisk from her duly-elected office as mayor of the town Question Mark, a number of courageous members from our community including Violet Bookman and Iris Englebrecht, have recovered the missing town key, unlocked the town vault, and initiated a review of the Town Council’s actions using Appendix Nine of the town charter.
According to this founding document, the citizens of our town now have the opportunity to reinstate Elizabeth Zisk as mayor by petition. Several invested citizens have set up an online petition for other interested townspeople to sign. Citizens only have 24 hours to sign before the petition will be closed. In order to overturn the Town Council decision, 51% of the population of the town of Question Mark must affirm Elizabeth Zisk’s reinstatement.
It is my duty as Town Council chair to present this opportunity to the citizens of this great town. Democracy is often a strange experiment in free will, hope, and trust. It is no great overstatement to say the fate of this town may very well rest on this single decision. So please choose well.
Posted by Tom Weathers, Town Council on February 25, 2024
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Community Notes
2-26-24
My fellow citizens of Question Mark,
As we all wait for the results regarding the petition in order to reinstate Elizabeth Zisk as mayor, it is important to keep in mind that although we may differ greatly in our political opinions, we are all members of this wonderful community, and each of us has a part to play in the civic life of the town we all love.
As of 9:00am this morning, 2985 citizens have signed the petition to reinstate Elizabeth Zisk, which shows a powerful sense of engagement on our community’s behalf. It also appears that some individuals have signed the petition twice and that other signatures have been attributed to pets, ghosts, supernatural balls of purple light, and even places. Although highly irregular, I believe it is in keeping with the spirit of Appendix Nine to allow all of these signatures to stand at this time.
Regardless of the outcome of the petition, I am deeply moved by the sense of camaraderie, commitment, and imagination that many of you have displayed in the midst of what is otherwise a very difficult moment for this town, state, and country, politically-speaking.
We hope to be able to share the results of the petition by four pm today.
—Tom Weathers, Town Council
Crime Reports
February 21
12:15 a.m. — 1 West Ave, desecration of grave. St. Casimir maintenance staff reported finding a grave belonging to former mayor Thompson Zisk had been desecrated during the night. Officer T. Holland reported to the scene.
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Upcoming Events
February 28, 2024
Reginald Willey Day and Parade. Children under the age of eighteen are encouraged to dress like our town’s beloved founding father, Reginald Willey. 3pm
Question Mark Town Square and Main Street
March 1, 2024
The Question Mark Public Library presents the Invent-Your-Own-Musical-Instrument Competition. For all school age children. Please no kazoos. 12pm.
Question Mark Public Library
March 4, 2024
Reginald Willey Jr. Day of Remembrance. Please take time to peruse a work of literature for one hour today and enjoy free hot tea and cocoa. 12pm.
Question Mark Public Library
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Did You Know?
A celebration of town founder Reginald Willey occurs every February 29th and features speeches, a children’s parade, and a recitation of Willey’s final poem by an Ohioan celebrity. Past speakers have included Steven Spielberg, Woody Harrelson, and Robert Pollard.