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Gus Macker Basketball Registration Deadline Extended

Jeffrey Dorsey — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:31:52 +0000

The Quincy Exchange Club will be hosting the Annual Gus Macker Basketball Tournament in Quincy on May 25 and 26. The time to sign up 4-person teams to play in the event has been extended. Teams are placed into male and female divisions in age categories of 10 and under, 11 to 12, 13 to [...]

Gus Macker Registration is Underway with Deadline Soon

Jeffrey Dorsey — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:25:22 +0000

The Quincy Exchange Club will be hosting the Annual Gus Macker Basketball Tournament in Quincy on May 25th and 26th. The time to sign up 4-person teams to play in the event is now. Teams are placed into male and female divisions in age categories of 10 and under, 11 to 12, 13 to 14, [...]

Teddy Bear Clinic a Huge Success

Jeffrey Dorsey — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:48:33 +0000

The 24th Annual Teddy Bear Clinic was held yesterday at Blessing Hospital and it was a huge success. According to officials at Blessing Rieman College of Nursing over 300 youngsters and parents came by the 3 hour event.The young people made their way through the health stations to get their teddy bear, doll or stuffed [...]

Teddy Bear Clinic Is Sunday 12 to 3 at Blessing Hospital

Jeffrey Dorsey — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:10:06 +0000

Twenty-four years ago I took my 6 year old daughter to the Peoria Zoo and as chance would have it one of the Peoria hospitals was holding a stuffed animal day at the Zoo. Little did I know 24 years later, the idea that I brought back to Quincy would still be flourishing. I came [...]

Quincy Fire Department at Quincy Mall this Saturday for Fire Prevention Week

Jeffrey Dorsey — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:46:48 +0000

Next week is Fire Prevention Week and the Quincy Fire Department has some activities schedule in conjunction with the week. On Saturday, the QFD will host a kick-off event at the Quincy Mall. The public is invited to come by from 10 to 2 Saturday to participate in the Children’s Firefighter Obstacle Course, try on [...]

Sign, Signs, Everywhere Signs!

Jeffrey Dorsey — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:32:06 +0000

I just read where next season NBA players will wear advertising on their jerseys. It is a prelude to other teams and leagues doing that as well. It is not a new thought since NASCAR has been doing this for years now. So I can envision the QND Raiders with a Western Catholic Union logo [...]

Quincy in Close-Up: Pepsi Sign

Kurt Parsons — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 13:00:42 +0000

The Pepsi Sign

The Pepsi sign and clock, atop the Refreshment Services Pepsi building, was built in 1961. It was originally located on the west corner of the building, but was moved to its current location on the southeast corner.

The sign has been rebuilt numerous times. Refr

Gems Help Food Pantries

Jeffrey Dorsey — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:36:05 +0000

Ever get hungry around the time you go to bed? You open the refrigerator and there are items to select but nothing stands out and says grab me. At least you have options to choose. You just elected not to choose them. Well, there are people in this area who, through no fault of their own, open their refrigerator and there are no options.

Little Golfers to Invade Quincy

Jeffrey Dorsey — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:47:59 +0000

It is an event that has been going on in Quincy and the surrounding area since 1974…The Little People’s Golf Championships. This competitive golf event has seen some wonderful youngsters participate from all over the world. It’s founder, Nan Ryan , has to feel wonderful to watch the P.G.A. events on TV and see some [...]