Macomb-Western Holiday Tournament
Illini West’s Evan McGaughey drives to the basket during Macomb-Western Holiday Tournament play against Midwest Central Tuesday in Macomb.
(H-W Photo /Steve Bohnstedt)
River Cyclist
Zachary Lish looks out over the Mississippi River late Monday afternoon near Front and Hampshire. Lish said he was on his way to work but wanted to head to the river first to take in the sights. “It’s kind of a detour,” Lish said, “but I like taking the long way.”
(H-W Photo /Phil Carlson)
Sled Pull
Daylin Anders, 14, of Quincy, left, pulls his cousin Wyatt Jones, 8, of Quincy, along the sidewalk on South 8th Street after a morning of sledding at South Park Saturday, December 25, 2010.
(H-W Photo /Steve Bohnstedt)
Tinsel and Toys
Kathy Baker, a children’s programmer at the Quincy Public Library, wraps up a rousing rendition in song and dance of the Christmas classic “Jingle Bell Rock” during the Tinsel and Toys storytime and craft event Wednesday morning at the library.
(H-W Photo /Phil Carlson)
QND/Illini West Boys Hoops
Quincy Notre Dame’s Conner Cramsey fires off a shot during Tuesday night’s basketball action against Illini West at the QND Pit in Quincy. (H-W Photo /Steve Bohnstedt)
12 Hours of Giving
Quincy resident Judy Akers, right, shares a laugh with Red Cross worker Lisa Fernandez while Akers donated blood during the 12 Hours of Giving blood drive Monday afternoon at the Adams County Red Cross. Fernandez, of Pekin, was one of several workers from the Heart of America Region that came to Quincy to assist in the drive. (H-W Photo /Phil Carlson)
QU vs. Arkansas Ft. Smith
Quincy University’s Andrew Kueker (41) has the ball swatted away by University of Arkansas Fort Smith’s Cedric Henderson (1) as Ft. Smith teammate Djordje Stojanovic helps defend Kueker during their game Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at Pepsi Arena. (H-W Photo /Phil Carlson)
River City Sports Academy Fundraiser
Former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jason Simontacchi, left, autographs a baseball for 10-year-old Riley Eisenberg of Maywood, Mo., during a fundraiser for the River City Sports Academy Saturday night at Backwaters. Several big leaguers were at the event to raise money that will fund academy scholarships for area athletes. Next to Simontacchi is former Cardinals pitcher Woody Williams. (H-W Photo/Phil Carlson)
Rumble on the River
Highland’s Adam Morrall gets off a shot through a trio of West Hancock defenders during their game Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, in the Rumble on the River tournament at John Wood Community College. (H-W Photo /Phil Carlson)
Mark Twain Cave Carolers
Members of the River City Revue, from Hannibal High School, Erica Graham, Hannah Adkison, and Duane Jones, led by Director Kate Valuck, sing Christmas carols at stops along the 45 minute tour through Mark Twain Cave Sunday. (H-W Photo/Michael Kipley)
QHS vs. Alleman Boys Basketball
Alleman’s Austin Long gets boxed in after snagging a rebound by Quincy defenders Mike Davis (31) and Deangelo Dean during their game Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at Blue Devil Gym in Quincy. Quincy High defeated the Pioneers 47-29. (H-W Photo /Phil Carlson)
Quincy High’s Austin Beebe battles for a loose ball with Alleman’s Douglas Noe during their game Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at Blue Devil Gym in Quincy. (H-W Photo /Phil Carlson)
Kroc Traffic
Eastbound lanes are restricted on Broadway between Fourth and Fifth Streets Friday for the installation of heating and air-conditioning at the Kroc Center in Quincy,
(H-W Photo /Steve Bohnstedt)
Special Dance
Transitions worker Meghan Lunt, center, dances with clients Wes Holtschlag, left, and Scott Solomon during the Quincy Park District’s Special Populations Dance Tuesday night at the Oakley Lindsay Center. Along with dancing, guests at the annual event enjoyed dinner and a visit from Santa Claus. (H-W Photo /Phil Carlson)
Berrian Santa
Students at Berrian School react to opening presents they received from Santa, through the Quincy Noon Kiwanis Christmas celebration at the school Monday, December 13, 2010. Cookies and punch was served at the event and each student received a Christmas present.
(H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
Unity/Payson Seymour Basketball
Unity High School’s Matt Duesterhaus makes his way past Payson Seymour’s Aaron Edwards as he drives to the basket during Friday night basketball action at Unity High School in Mendon. (H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
Bakery
Shadows cast interesting patterns on the wall at Poole’s Main Street Bakery Friday morning in historic downtown Palmyra, Mo. (H-W Photo/Phil Carlson)
Warm Covers
Susan MacDonough, bundled up with her 10-month-old daughter, Abigail, waits to pick up her daughter Evelyn, a kindergartener at Madison School, Thursday afternoon. (H-W Photo/Michael Kipley)
Leaf Be Gone
Robert Sorensen uses a leaf blower to clean leaves from the gutters of a stately Italianate home Thursday afternoon in the 100 block of Ross Street in Palmyra, Mo. “That makes a big difference, that leaf blower,” Sorensen said of completing the task at hand. “Blows ‘em right out.” (H-W Photo/Phil Carlson)
Quincy Comunity Theater
The Quincy Community Theater presents their Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe show for school children Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. Over 1000 area school children get to see the show during two performances in one day.
(H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
Quincy Notre Dame/Macomb Hoops
Quincy Notre Dame High School’s Evan Klene, left, works past Macomb’s Nicholas Severs during Saturday night basketball action at the QND Pit in Quincy.
(H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
Gingerbread Houses
Linda Quach, 14, of Quincy, and her sister Tina Quach, 11, work together to build a gingerbread house during the 13th Annual Gingerbread House Competition held Saturday, December 4, 2010 at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center. The winning entries will be displayed in the Children’s Department during the month of December.
(H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
Symphony of Trees
Robin Walden Suzuki Violins perform during the annual Volunteer Council for The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association Symphony of Trees program at the Ambiance Saturday, December 4, 2010.
(H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
Good News
Brenda Ryan of LaGrange, and her grandson Thomas Fountain, 5, of Lewistown, participate in volunteering to sort and wrap Christmas gifts Saturday, December 4, 2010 at the Community Room in the Quincy Mall for the annual Good News of Christmas campaign.
(H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
QHS/Galesburg Boys Basketball
Quincy High School’s Michael Schmitt, left, and Galesburg’s Ryan McElmurry battle for a rebound during Friday night’s basketball action at Blue Devil Gym in Quincy.
(H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
