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The City of Quincy Council confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Richard Ackerman to the position of Police Chief. Chief Ackerman started December 1, 2009. |
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OUR CITY The City of Quincy has a population of 5,700 and is located in a rural community with a total population of approximately 13,000. Quincy is surrounded by numerous recreational facilities, both natural and man made, which bring to the area a wide variety of people. Among the natural attractions, Quincy is located just seven miles from the Columbia River and Crescent Bar Resort. Water sports, camping and golf are among the various activities available. To the south of Quincy approximately 6 miles are the Quincy Lakes which provide an area for fishing, hiking, horseback riding and camping. South approximately 22 miles along the Old Vantage Highway is a favorite spot for rock climbers along the cliffs. And approximately 30 miles south of Quincy are the Beverly Dunes, a favorite attraction for ORV’s. The Ginko Petrified Forest in Vantage is only a 25 minute drive from Quincy. Other natural attractions include Sunlakes State Park to the northeast with Moses Lake and the Pot Holes to the southeast. The surrounding Cities provide for an increase in tourism around the area. Wenatchee is located along the Columbia River and has various riverside parks and softball complexes available. In the summer Cashmere, 5 miles west of Wenatchee, and Leavenworth, 15 miles west, provide for white water rafting along the Wenatchee River between the two cities. During the winter, Mission Ridge Ski Resortprovides for downhill skiing, snow boarding and other winter activities. Man made attractions include the Quincy Aquatic Center, Moses Lake Aquatic Center, Quincy Golf Course, Grant County Museum, Central Washington Museum, Fairs, Rodeos and outdoor concerts. Outdoor concerts include McCosh Park in Moses Lake, which provides free concerts, and the Gorge at George, which brings in the largest influx of people into the Quincy area. Other activities in the area include Wanapam Dam and Rocky Reach Dam. Both have information centers and displays set up. The surrounding farmland provides some areas for hunting.
Today, Quincy is a highly productive agricultural area with 200,000 irrigatable acres under production. The fertile soil and ideal climate conditions make it possible to grow a variety of crops! Potatoes, apples, wheat, alfalfa, corn, vegetable crops for food and seed are a few of the major crops grown in the Valley. The economy of the Quincy Valley is based largely on agriculture, with several processing plants, packing houses and light industry in the area. Quincy is a relatively new community with the advent of irrigation and a sense of friendliness, progressiveness and community spirit abound. The Clock and fountain pictured here was donated by the Quincy Rotary Club. The fountain is This picture was taken looking north on Central Avenue. This is the main street in the Downtown Business District. The bump-outs not only provide a place for beautiful flowers but also a safe area for shoppers and pedestrians.
OUR BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT The City of Quincy is adorned by beautiful flowers spring through autumn. These flowers are planted and maintained by the Quincy Beautification Committee. This group of volunteers work long hours to make the drive through Quincy beautiful. Cannas, tulips and other flowers enhance the beauty of Quincy. Volunteers like the Beautification Committee make Quincy a nice place to live. Take a drive through Quincy and enjoy the many treasures the City of Quincy, “Opportunities Unlimited”, have to offer!
CRESCENT BAR RESORT
There is also an R.V. Park and Campground and boating launch which is open to the public. Other activities include tennis, golfing, water skiing, swimming and boating. You can make reservations or get more info on amenities at Crescent Bar by going to crescentbarresort.com THE GORGE AMPHITHEATER 1999, 2001, 2002 Pollstar Award Winner: Best Outdoor Venue. 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Pollstar Award Winner: Best Large Outdoor Concert Venue Lawn-covered terraces of the Gorge Amphitheaterare the destination for concert enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest.
QUINCY MEDICAL CENTER Providers: Charlene Brush, ARNP; Rhonda Ram, ARNP and Al Harden, MD Emergency Room Physicians: John Plyte, MD; Mark Vance, MD; Mary Klingner, MD; Eric Harrington, DO. Services:Family Practice Clinic, Acute Care, Long-Term Care, Radiology, Laboratory, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, 24/7 Physician Staffed Emergency Services, Social Services, Geriatric Medicine, Women's Health, Internal Medicine, Visiting Specialists, Sports Physicals, Work Injuries, Specialist Referrals, Interpreter Services, Basic and Advanced Life Support Ambulance Services. The Quincy Valley Medical Center was established in Quincy in 1959 and continues to progress with the needs and wants of our citizens. We are proud of what we have accomplished meeting the medical needs of our community and will continue to do so as our community grows. Just because we are rural doesn't mean we don't care about the quality of health in our community. Visit them at: www.quincyhospital.org
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