Resthave Residents Visit the Lumber Kings

Resthave Home’s Assisted Living Residents enjoyed an outing to the Clinton, IA, Lumber Kings baseball game on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.  They had hamburgers and hot dogs at the ball park, and the weather could not have been more perfect. 

Resthave Residents visit the Lumber Kings

Resthave Home’s Assisted Living Residents enjoyed an outing to the Clinton Lumber Kings baseball game on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. They had hamburgers and hot dogs at the ball park, and the weather could not have been more perfect. 

Sterling Federal Bank Employee Charity Challenge

Sterling Federal Bank recently celebrated with nominees and winners in the first annual Sterling Federal Bank Employee Charity Challenge, on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL. Rock River Hospice and Home was honored with third place in the challenge and received a check for the

CCC Bus Trip to “Tootsie”

The Clinton Community College Alumni Association will host a bus trip to see the play “Tootsie” on Saturday, September 29, 2018.  Tickets are limited.  Cost is $95 per person; payment must be made at the time of reservation.  To reserve your seat, call 563-244-7001 or come to CCC and speak with

SVCC Adult Education Summer Schedule

2018 Summer General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes will run from Tuesday, May 22, 2018, to Thursday, June 28, 2018.  Times and locations are listed below. Free public transportation and free online GED programming are available for qualified students. For more information call the

Masons to Sell Chops and Brats May 12

Dunlop Lodge #321 will host a pork chop and bratwurst sandwich sale, on Saturday, May 12, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00  p.m.  The location is changed from past years.  Find the Masons outside their Lodge building, on the corner of 227 E. Main and N. Madison Streets, Morrison, IL.

Calling All Spencer Tracy Fans

If you enjoy classic movies, you are most probably a Spencer Tracy fan.  Easily defined as one of the premier film actors of the 20th century, Spencer Tracy traced his roots to Freeport, IL.  From a turbulent home life as a youth, to his battles with alcoholism, his film career

May 11 CGH Health Foundation Silent Auction Fundraiser

“A tisket, a tasket,” come see over 160 baskets which will be up for bid, on Friday, May 11, 2018, at CGH Medical Center.  The annual Silent Auction extravaganza is a fundraiser for the CGH Health Foundation Annual Appeal.  It is being sponsored by the CGH Employee Division Committee. The

Distinctive Gardens Spring Plant Sale May 4

CGH Auxiliary will host the Distinctive Gardens Spring Plant Sale on Friday, May 4, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  It will be located in the CGH Medical Center Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. Featured are hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, container gardens, and more. For more

Explore Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge are began their monthly bird walks on Saturday, April 14, 2018.  Walks will be held on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.  Participants will meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Ingersoll Wetland Learning Center and carpool to various

April 19 Rotary Membership Drive at Loft 112

The Morrison Rotary Club held a membership drive in conjunction with the Morrison Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Loft 112, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Over 50 members of the community enjoyed food provided by Morrison Community Hospital Dietary Department and beverages provided by Rotary.

CGH Bake Sale Fundraiser May 8

On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, the public is welcome to check out the Bake Sale and Dessert Auction sponsored by the CGH Health Foundation Employee Division Committee.  The Foundation has spent over 30 years helping adults and children in the Sauk Valley lead healthier lives. The bake sale will be

May 1 Clinton Community College Career Fair

Calling Clinton Community College students and alumni and job seekers from the Clinton, IA, region.  Clinton Community College will host the 2018 Career Fair on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The event will be held in the CCC Auditorium, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.  More than 35

DAR Honors High School Citizens

Editor’s note:  The pictures were taken by Allan Johnson. Rock River Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recognized area Illinois high school students.

Fidget Quilts Gifted to Resthave Residents

The River Cities Quilt Guild made “fidget quilts” for Resthave Home’s residents and donated them on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.  The lap blankets are made with many different textures and items on the fabric.  Residents with dementia particularly find the quilts interesting, and they enjoy touching the different textures.  These