IN MEMORIAM: ADAMS COUNTY BOARD CHAIR LES KNOX

Since last Memorial Day, we have said good bye to Les Knox.

Les was a socially conservative Republican but fiscal realist. He was a decent Chair because he treated virtually everyone with respect. He expected prompt and truthful input from the elected county officials and was never invasive of their authority to run their respective offices a they saw fit. None of us wanted to disappoint him.

Some of his committee chairs then were a bit frisky. I'm sure his private conversations with them were interesting. Still, I never heard him say a bad word about anyone, from either political party.

Les was fundamentally uncomplicated. He was disciplined. His word was unquestionably good. He took everyone else at face value unless they proved unworthy of his trust. Our County's the better for having had his service. His family name invokes respect throughout our area.