Kenneth H. Kemmer, 98, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Kenneth was born April 22, 1918, in Morrison, to Frederick and Mabel (Twombly) Kemmer. He was educated in the Unionville Grade School and was a graduate of Morrison High School. Kenneth married Marie
Bertrand D. Rice, 95, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Resthave Home, Morrison. Bert was born June 13, 1921, in Coleta, IL, to William J. and Mabel J. (Vaughn) Rice. He was educated in the Malvern Grade School and was a graduate of Lyndon High School in
Beverly K. Van Oosten, 76, of Rock Falls, IL, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at her home. Bev was born May 10, 1940, in Morrison, IL, to Earl A. and Pauline D. (Teach) Rhine. She was educated in the Lyndon Grade School and was a 1958 graduate of Lyndon High
March is regonized as National Social Work Month. Hospice of the Rock River Valley would like to thank and celebrate our local hospice social services team, Alisa Wolf, Becky Highbarger, and Cynthia Stringer. This is also an opportunity to explain and celebrate the role of a Hospice Social Worker. Many
All members of the public are invited to the Windmill Cultural Center on Wednesday March 29, 2017 to attend the final program of the winter season. The Volunteer Educators are hosting the final Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center (WWW@WCC). This program will featuring many different events; a
Kudos to these Fulton High School studentst for winning the 2017 Envirothon competition for Northwest Illinois Land Use Council #1 (of Stephenson, Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Counties), held Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Highland Community College Student Center, Freeport, IL. Left-to-right are Carolyn Graham, Faith VanKampen, Pierre Mure-Ravaud, Larson Barnett,
cc Thank you to all that came out to welcome Embrey and Tori home from State Special Olympics. They both were fantastic, and both came home with Silver Medals! Thank you, Mandi Roggy, for your patience, dedication, and bringing great cheerleaders to support Em. We are beyond blessed
Clinton Community College is exhibiting a new Art Gallery located in their newly renovated library. This gallery will run from Monday, March 20, through Friday, April 28, 2017. A reception on Thursday, March 23, 2017, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., will help open the new exhibit in the CCC Library
On Thursday, March 30, 2017, the Volunteer Millers of Fulton’s de Immigrant windmill are hosting their next monthly event, beginning at 6:00 p.m. This program will take place at the Windmill Cultural Center located at 111 10th Avenue, Fulton, IL, across from the de Immigrant. These events are funded by
The gymnasium at Southside School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, held nearly all its 242 enrollees, by 10:15 a.m., on St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17, 2017. Just as across the Irish countryside, there were 40 shades of green to be seen. Asher Ernst was chic. But the children were
Effective Friday, March 17, 2017, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, has lifted its temporary visitor’s restrictions, put into place to guard against the flu. For the safety of patients and staff over the last couple of months, the hospital has limited patient visits, to two visitors
Morrison High School Post Prom parents committee has rescheduled their car wash for Sunday, March 19, 2017. “Super Wash said that this Sunday, from noon to 3:00 p.m., would be a good day to wash. The salt was on roads, and [it] is to be 50° this weekend,” reported one
The NAMI Sauk Area Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL. This meeting provides education as well as support to families struggling with a diagnosis of mental illness in a relative or friend. The Board of Directors will meet at
Explore the world of home brewing while learning the basics to produce quality beer. Clinton Community College will offer Basics of Home Brewed Beer. Participants will learn what goes into making beer from a standard recipe kit, how to use the basic equipment, and how to bottle homemade beer for future enjoyment. You will
Richard Paul Aldrich, infant son of Shawn Aldrich and Kelly Baily, died Friday, March 17, 2017, at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL. Richard was born February 1, 2017. He is survived by his parents; brothers, Andrew and Charles Bailey; sisters McKenzie and Gracie Bailey; maternal grandmother, Michelle Courtright of Alabama;