Fire banquet
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Nigel McNeill (far left) stands with other honored firefighters at last Saturday’s Grant County Fire District No. 3 banquet.
McNeill named top firefighter
The 2009 Grant County Fire District No. 3 volunteer firefighter of the year did such a good job last year that he’s no longer a volunteer, ironically enough.
Crescent Bar Island decision coming soon
Grant Public Utility District commissioners will review a compliance analysis and recommendation report on Crescent Bar Island in early April, according to a press release issued by the district last week.
Jacks ousted
The Jacks basketball team bowed out of the district tournament gracefully, but not without making a little bit of noise.
Medals all around
The three Quincy wrestlers who participated in Mat Classic XXII last weekend were perfect on the first day and darn good on the second day.
Support the spaghetti feed
This is the first year I have lived in Quincy where myself or my family have nothing to personally gain by supporting the annual Fourth-grade Spaghetti Feed.
Be there when they raise the curtain
For several years now, Quincy Valley Allied Arts has been doing its part to bring live performances to our community.
Field trip spans generations
Sherri Van Diest knows what the annual fourth-grade field trip has meant to the students of Quincy over the past 35 years and its importance to the community as a whole.
School board to vote on grant
The immediate fates and futures of one principal, a number of teachers, a school and perhaps a school district itself could rest on a decision the members of the Quincy School District board of directors will make at Tuesday’s meeting.
Beaumont the ultimate soccer mom
Katie Beaumont has four sons with her husband, Pete. and all are very active. While keeping up with the activities of her children has kept Beaumont busy, she’s been able to succeed in her endeavors because, in a way, she was uniquely prepared to deal with a house full of men.
Duggan a farmer for life
Wyman Duggan has lived a lifetime in farming.








