The Illinois Health Care Association has announced the winner of the 2021 IHCA Excellence Award for long-term care centers. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison was chosen as this year’s recipient of the award. The award was presented at the association’s annual convention and expo Sept. 14 in Springfield. Resthave also was recognized for 50 years as a member of IHCA. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, a nonprofit home, was founded in 1961 and has been providing long-term care for 60 years. The nursing center provides services and amenities for residents, including physical, occupational and speech therapies, wound care, pain management, respite care and hospice care. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation has received both Bronze and Silver National Quality awards from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. “We feel very blessed and honored to receive this award,” Marketing Director Karla Burn said in a news release. “We have an outstanding team at Resthave that works diligently to provide excellent care to our residents. We also have amazing, supportive communities we are fortunate to serve.”
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Jerry Lindsey (from left), board member; Jill Lemke, social services director; Susan Donahue, director of nursing; Jill Smith, administrator; Molly VanDaele, human resources; Karla Burn, marketing director; Tawnya Denning, dietary supervisor; Mary Beswick, board member; Marcia Haag, board member; and John Haupman, president of Resthave’s board of directors, celebrate recent awards won by Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison.
Prophetstown man charged with sexually assaulting a child By KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@shawmedia.com
A 36-year-old Prophetstown man accused of sexually abusing a child younger than 13 was arrested last week. Zachery M. Rangel is charged with
one count of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, which can carry a sentence of anywhere from six to 60 years in prison if convicted. Rangel also is charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, each of which can carry a sentence of
anywhere from three to seven years in prison if convicted. Rangel is in Whiteside County Jail on $500,000 bond. Rangel was charged in Whiteside County Court on Oct. 5 and arrested during a traffic stop about 7:30 a.m.
Oct. 6 after a lengthy Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department investigation, according to Sheriff John Booker and court records. Rangel pleaded not guilty and was appointed a public defender. He has a preliminary hearing Oct. 25.
sion of methamphetamine. Myatt was taken to the Whiteside County Jail.
Oct. 3
mander Capt. Matthew Hodgdon announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for September. Illinois State Police District 1 troopers issued 537 citations, 676 written warnings and made nine criminal arrests during the month of September. Speeding accounted for 296 citations, 56 citations were issued for occupant restraint violations, and 50 citations were issued for distracted driving violations. There were 23 arrests for no valid driver’s license or driving while license suspended/revoked. Troopers investigated 11 traffic crashes, assisted 114 motorists and conducted 187 commercial motor vehicle inspections, 14 of which were placed out-of-service for safety reasons. There were seven arrests for driving under the influence. District 1, which encompasses Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties, investigated no fatal traffic crashes in September.
POLICE REPORTS Morrison police
Arrests On Sunday, Oct. 3, about 8:37 a.m., Morrison police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Antonio D. Simmons, 21, of Houston on North Genesee Street for speeding. As a result of the traffic stop, Morrison police issued a citation to Simmons for speeding and arrested Simmons pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by Lee County charging Simmons with failure to appear – possession of drugs. Simmons was taken to the Whiteside County Jail. On Sunday, Oct. 3, about 8:37 p.m., Morrison police responded to the 200 block of West South Street in Morrison for a possible domestic dispute. As a result of the investigation, Morrison police arrested Joshua S. Myatt, 48, of Morrison pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by Whiteside County charging Myatt with failure to appear – posses-
Citations Oct. 1
Gavin X. White, 19, Morrison, failure to reduce speed (accident)
Oct. 3
Jacob S. Callihan, 21, Morrison, reckless driving (accident)
Oct. 4
Shakita D. Copeland, 29, Chicago, speeding
Fulton police
Oct. 1
Brett W. Wernimont of Fairfax, Iowa, was cited for speeding at Route 84 and 10th Avenue. He was released with a promise to comply.
Oct. 2
Jessica A. Schoenig was arrested on a Whiteside County warrant. She was taken to the Whiteside County Jail.
Austin D. King of Chicago was cited for speeding in the 100 block of 14th Avenue. He was released with a promise to comply.
Oct. 4
Nathan McNeal of Clinton, Iowa, was arrested on a Carroll County warrant at Route 84 and Ebson Road. He was taken to the Whiteside County Jail.
Oct. 6
Ericka R. Hart of Thomson was cited for operating an uninsured vehicle at Route 84 and 10th Avenue. She was released with a notice to appear.
Individuals named in the police report have been accused of a charge. They are presumed innocent until proved guilty.
ISP District 1 announces September activity
Illinois State Police District 1 Com-
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Resthave wins IHCA Excellence Award for long-term care centers
