Gems vs. Cavemen, Game 12
Gems shortstop Anthony Hecht looks to throw to first as Hannibal’s Kyle Haen gets caught too far off first by Gems pitcher Jordan Lehman. Haen was tagged out by Lehman for the second out in the top of the fifth inning. (H-W Photo/Michael Kipley)
Quincy’s John Pace slides around Hannibal’s catcher, Michael Tucker as Pace scores from third when Andrew Host flies out to right field in the bottom of the fourth inning. (H-W Photo/Michael Kipley)
Palmyra Parade Kicks Off Marion Co. Fair
“Karalot”, Susan Lomax, left, and “Uncle Sam”, Ethan Wright, with the Isaac Clown Troupe from Mission Hill Baptist Church in Palmyra waved to the crowds as they rode in the parade down Main Street in Palmyra Saturday to kick off the Marion County Fair which runs until Saturday August 6th. (H-W Photo/Michael Kipley)
Bull Riding at Adams County Fair
Matt Strong from Patton Mo. tries to stay on a bull during the first round of the 2011 Outlaw Exclusive Bull riding Series at the Adams County Fair Friday. (H-W Photo/Michael Kipley)
More Than Fair Rides
Carnival rides light up the sky with color over the grounds of the Adams County Fair which runs July 28th through August 3rd. (H-W Photo/Michael Kipley)
Mini Horse
Alex Stiern, 11, of Quincy, makes a few practice rounds outside of the ring with his miniature in preparation for competing in the showmanship class of the horse show Friday morning, July 29, 2011 at the Adams County Fair.
(H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
4-H Fashion
From left, Grace Kirkpatrick, 12, of Loraine, explains the process she used to make a baby dress to Susan Kissick, superintendent of sewing and textiles and 4-H judge Su Keith during the 4-H textile and visual presentation portion of the Fashion Review held at the Adams County Farm Bureau in Quincy recently.
(H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
Historical Documents
Dane Feenstra and Karen Webster work on sorting through and scanning Pike County Historical Society’s collection of historical documents at the Historic East School in Pittsfield, which will eventually be posted online.
(H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
The 2011 Miss Adams County Fair Queen
Erica Mitchell, 20, daughter of Steve and Missy Dearwester of Paloma and Kent and Jackie Mitchell was crowned the new 2011 Miss Adams County Fair Queen Thursday at the Adams County Fair. Mitchell, one of fourteen contestants will compete in the 2012 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen pageant in January 2012. (H-W Photo/Michael Kipley)
130th Annual Clark County Fair
Katlyn Simpson from Revere, Mo. with the Clark County FFA, wins the Reserve Grand Champion Buck division during the goat show at the 130th Annual Clark County Fair Thursday in Kahoka, Missouri. (H-W Photo/Michael Kipley)
Triple Jump
Gems Ryan Lewis leads off the bottom of the 4th with a triple as he slides under Dans third baseman. (H-W Photo/Michael Kipley)
Tuck Stuff
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signs legislation to simplify truck size and weight limits at the John Wood Community College Truck Driving facility on Kochs Lane Wednesday. Among the dignitaries with Quinn are Sen. John Sullivan, left, Rep. Jill Tracy, and Quincy mayor John Spring, right.
(H-W Photo/Michael Kipley)
Sidewalk Damages
This uprooted tree located near the corner of 13th and Jefferson is one of several trees that fell during the wind storm, damaging streets and sidewalks across Quincy.
(H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
Heat Watch
Lifeguard Jared Dittmer keeps an eye on swimmers at Indian Mounds Pool in Quincy Thursday, July, 29. (H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
Rabbit Show
Katlyn Roberts, 12, of Liberty, adjust the bubble bee costume on her rabbit during 4-H rabbit check-in Thursday morning, July 28, 2011 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. (H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
Turf Time
Workers have begun installing new artificial turf as updates to Flinn Stadium continue Thursday morning, July 28, 2011. (H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
Kroc Center Tour
Maj. Dan Jennings of the local Salvation Army, right, gives a media tour of the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Memberships to the center will go on sale to the public beginning Tuesday, August 2, 2011. (H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
Gems/Liners
Gems’ Ryan Lewis dive headlong, beating the ball for a second base steal as Liners’ Alex Beckman waits with glove open.
(H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
Gems/Cavemen Baseball
Hannibal Cavemen’s Trey Lang, No. 23, celebrates his home run with teammates during Saturday evening’s baseball action against the Gems at QU-Stadium in Quincy. (H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
4-H Clothing and Textiles
Dominic Altheide, 17, of Mendon, rests his head on the pillow he made, as he waits for the 4-H Clothing and Textiles Judging to begin early Saturday morning, July 23, 2011 at the Adams County Farm Bureau. He said he was catching up on his sleep after traveling all night returning home from watching races in Iowa. (H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
Hancock County Fair
Emma Richardson, 9, of Capron, Ill., waters and pets the Birkshir Gilt she is showing at the Hancock County Fair Saturday, July 23, 2011 in Augusta.
(H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
City Tennis
Ian Hinkamper of Quincy, returns a volley during his Quincy City Singles’ Tournament match against Jason Mejer of Quincy, Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Reservoir Park. (H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
German Fest
Allan Kanauss, a tuba player with the Heidelberg German Band, Quincy, sports a pair of “beer glasses” while playing a tune at the annual German Fest held Friday, July 22, 2011 at South Park.
(H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
Gems/Cavemen
Gems’ outfielder Andrew Host, makes a diving catch during Friday evening baseball action against the Hannibal Cavemen at Clemens Field in Hannibal.
(H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
Little League
Little League player, Brady Peter, right, watches his “Shoe Carnival” teammates during their game against Poage Auto Plaza Thursday afternoon, July 21, 2011. The Quincy YMCA has teamed up with the Quincy High School to play on their softball field, while construction at the YMCA closes one of their ball parks.
(H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)
