of Sauk Valley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
•Not-for-Profit
•Christian Home
•Exceptional Staff
•Delicious, Nourishing Meals
•Person Centered Care
•Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy Available
•Amenities to Meet Your Needs
•Diversified Activities
• Continuum of Care All Under One Roof
• Not-for-profit Christian Home
• All Private Rooms
• Now VA Contracted
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• Medicare Certified Skilled Care, Assisted Living Apartments and Long-term Nursing Care
• Hospice Suite
• Gorgeous, Spacious Chapel
• Excellent Nutritious Meals
• Community Centered
NOW VA CONTRACTED
• Lovely Walking Path and Raised Gardens
• Wonderful Library and Sharing Library
• Fun, Diversified Activities
SPECIAL FOR ASSISTED LIVING ONLY 12 Months for the price of 10! HURRY only 2 units available!
• Comprehensive Infection Control Protocols
Vision: WHOA believes in serving the needs of others. This need is expressed through the connection of horse-facilitated experiences in the company of individuals with disabilities. Equine interactions assist in the growth, learning, & healing of individuals wellbeing, which enhances the family & community units.
Mission: White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center provides equine assisted experiences to enhance the quality of life & cultivate personal growth through therapeutic, educational, recreational, & social development for persons with disabilities ages four through adult. Interactions between horses and students have the ability to improve physical capabilities and skills, as well as social interaction, emotional stability, spiritual well-being, along with mental focus and processes.
What WHOA is about: White Oaks is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, established in 1995 for the purpose of providing recreational, educational, therapeutic, and social opportunities for persons with disabilities. WHOA programs improve physical capabilities and functional skills as well as furnish students the opportunity of added leisure time, physical activity and social interaction. Therapeutic riding is made possible through the assistance of dedicated, trained volunteers who help with horses and riders, stable maintenance, special events and fundraising. White Oaks provides, but is not limited to, programs for people, ages four through adult, who are physically and mentally disabled. Basic instruction is given in grooming, tacking, horsemanship, and riding skills. Classes include mounted exercise, reinforcement of learning objectives, games, trail riding and a great deal of fun for all involved! Classes begin in April and run through the end of October. Both day and evening hours are available. All classes are taught by Certified Instructors.
Interested in volunteering?
Please contact us at rideatwhoa@yahoo.com for more information.
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 224 Morrison, IL 61270
We are located at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds 201 W. Winfield Street Morrison, IL 61270
815-535-6208
For more information, please call or check out our website rideatwoah.org
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Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO)
CEO is a program offered through the Whiteside Area Career Center and has two sections, East and West. This year’s 34 juniors and seniors come from 10 different high schools and will spend the year driving to and meeting in business locations, visiting upwards of forty businesses, will learn from 50+ class visitors, work with mentors, and create a class business to generate a profit. Students will write business plans and bring their individual business visions to fruition at a spring trade show.
This year’s students in the WACC Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities East and West classes were asked to finish the following open-ended question:
So far in CEO Class, I have learned… ...the importance in building relationships.
-Ellie Kested, Sterling High School
...to be more involved when someone is speaking to me. - Arianna Reyna, Rock Falls High School
...failure is okay and to not let it hold you back. - Bella Scachette, Morrison High School
...if you stay closed and never open you will stay the same and never grow - Kayden Knutti, Milledgeville High School
...to ask as many questions as possible.Konner Johnson, Milledgeville High School
...to find a peer that excels in your weaknesses.- Karter Livengood, Milledgeville High School
...to just be yourself. Don’t try to make a false perception of yourself. - Lilly Ebersole, Milledgeville High School
...everyone is a leader in their own way, whether someone leads quietly from behind or someone takes a more vocal approach.
-Hannah Foster, Milledgeville High School
...to not let failure consume you. With success comes failure, and even the most successful people have had their own failures -Alayna Young, Polo High School
...diversity and different minds create a proactive work space. -Reyna Jibben, Dixon High School
...how to start a conversation and keep it going without any awkward pauses. -Loren Miners, Milledgeville High School
...to evaluate all experiences because without evaluation the experience is just entertainment. -Natalie Pilgrim, Milledgeville High School
...everyone brings different beneficial assets to the table, which makes everyone within the team a leader, not just one person. -Brooklyn Thoms, Fulton High School
...the community that I live in offers many opportunities to people who live here.
-Charles Johnson, Sterling High School
...there is not going to be just one leader or contributor in a project. It is always beneficial to ask for help and get others ideas. -Blake Geuns, Prophetstown High School
...connections with the right people could be your strongest resource. -Ryan Gebhardt, Sterling High School
...you have to be the one to branch out to other people and not just expect them to go to you, otherwise you might not get the chance for what you were trying to do. - Hannah Thome, Rock Falls High School
...adapting is huge. Trying to be a leader in a room full of leaders is not easy, so adapting to whatever role in the group you have is crucial to being successful.- Mason Landes, Rock Falls High School
...you should take people for who they are not who you want them to be. - Blake Huizenga, Morrison High School
...you can mess up! When you mess up, that is where you will learn your most valuable lessons and meet the most influential people in your life. - Hiram Zigler, Newman Central Catholic High School
...discipline is needed to successfully run a business. - MaryKay Downs, Newman Central Catholic High School
...that a first impression is very important, and that you should present yourself how you want to be seen! - Carolyn Masini, Rock Falls High School
...to just go for it, you will either fail or succeed, and there is a great lesson in both.
-Andrew Roth, Bureau Valley High School
...to always ask questions because someone else most likely has the same question. - Kevin Marquez, Sterling High School
...that making good connections with other people will benefit you a lot in the future.Luke Hacker, Rock Falls High School
...I love my classmates and facilitator and haven’t been more eager to learn with a group! Paezliegh Hudgin, Prophetstown High School
...how to create meaningful impressions. Wyatt Widolff, Sterling Central Catholic High School
...I’ve learned how to properly introduce myself to new people and start a conversation with them - Kaya VanMatre , Eastlad High School
...to communicate better with others who used to be strangers and are now good friends that I can talk to when needed. -Cullen Shaner, Dixon High School
...first impressions are a key step in meeting new people on a professional level. -Ben Oros, Dixon High School
...everyone has a different “normal.” -Macie Rosengren, Newman Central Catholic High School
...how important it is to make connections with various businesses and people in your community - Adam Awender, Eastland High School
...how important first impressions are - Peyton Spears, Eastland High School
...the importance of teamwork and knowing that diversity in a team is one of the strongest traits you can have - Shelby Groezinger, Eastland High School
For more information, facilitators Emily Zimmerman and Le Hartman can be reached at emily.j.zimmerman@svcc.edu and lhartman@wacc.cc
AMBOY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Amboy Education Foundation (AEF) is a Not-forProfit entity designed to supplement the education of the students of Amboy by funding items the school district is unable to support. Each of the last ten years the AEF has donated over $30,000 annually to the schools to support such activities as advanced reading and math program, library books and supplies, computers, projectors, musical instruments and equipment, science equipment, etc. It is our desire to promote a well rounded educational experience for the students of Amboy by supporting these many areas of interest and need.
Watch for our fundraisers throughout the year!
The Amboy Education Foundation enjoyed another successful year of fundraising. We have also been grateful recipients of contributions from the United Way of Lee County, generous alumni and memorials on behalf of individuals that held the students of Amboy and their schools near and dear to their hearts. As a result, we were able to allocate $27,000 to the Amboy School District for the 2021-22 school year. This level of support to the schools is only possible through the generosity of our sponsors and all that participate in our events.
New members are always welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Mark Becker at (815) 857-2586. Visit our website at sites.google.com/a/amboy.net/amboy-education-foundation/ or find us on facebook to learn more about what we do.
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of Dixon, IL is a service club dedicated to the Kiwanis International motto to “Serve the Children of the World.” The Dixon club was started in 1968.
Fundraising Activities
Kiwanis programs and projects are made possible by the fundraising activities of our members. Each fundraiser is typically chaired by one member with the assistance of a committee of members. All Kiwanis members are asked to participate in these activities. Our major fundraising actiivities include:
• Poinsettia Sale
• Pancake Day
• Peach Sale
• Kiwanis Peanut Day
• Bowl-a-thon
Service Projects
• Free Books/First Grade Reading
• Fourth Grade Hard-Worker Awards
• Honors Banquet, Dixon High School
• Kiwanis Scholarships
• Child Fair
• Road/Park Cleanup
• Bell Ringing for The Salvation Army
• Building Projects
Service Leadership Programs
• K-Kids (Madison Elementary School)
• Builders Club (Reagan Middle School)
• Key Club (Dixon High School)
• Aktion Club (Adults with disabilties)
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states and in more than 70 countries around the world. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works toward this vision by building and improving homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of a decent and affordable place to live.
Our mission
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Our vision
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Our principles
Dixon Habitat for Humanity believes in demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ. Focusing on shelter, advocating for affordable housing. Promoting dignity and hope. Supporting sustainable and transformative development.
Thank you Dixon Auto Body for sponsoring us!
A Help Button Should Go Where You Go!
To be truly independent, your
personal emergency device needs to work on the go.
MobileHelp® allows you to summon emergency help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by simply pressing your personal help button. Unlike traditional systems that only work inside your home, a MobileHelp medical alert system extends help beyond the home. Now you can participate in all your favorite activities such as gardening, taking walks, shopping and traveling all with the peace of mind of having a personal alert system with you. MobileHelp, the “on-the-go” help button, is powered by one of the nation’s largest cellular networks, so there’s virtually no limit to your help button’s range.
No landline? No problem! While traditional alert systems require a landline, with the MobileHelp system, a landline is not necessary. Whether you are home or away from home, a simple press of your help button activates your system, providing the central station with your information and location. Our trained emergency operators will know who you are and where you are located. If you’re one of the millions of people that have waited for an alert service because it didn’t t your lifestyle, or settled for a traditional system even though it only worked in the home, then we welcome you to try MobileHelp. Experience peace of mind in the home or on the go.
The American Cancer Society has programs and services to help you manage cancer treatment and recovery and find the emotional support you need. And best of all, our help is free.
You can help reduce your risk of cancer by making healthy choices like eating right, staying active and not smoking. It’s also important to follow recommended screening guidelines, which can help detect certain cancers early.
Services:
Transportation – Road To Recovery gives cancer patients free rides to treatment
Advocacy – We’re activists leading the fight for a world without cancer
Lodging – When cancer treatment is far from home, we provide a place to stay
Events & Programs:
♦ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
♦ Relay for Life
♦ Galas
♦ Walk & Roll Chicago
♦ DetermiNation
♦ ResearcHERS: Women Fighting Cancer
Our National Cancer Information Specialists are available to help you with any patient services, resource requests, or cancer information questions twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, at 1-800-227-2345
American Cancer Society - (IL) Chicago
P.O. Box 10393
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone Number: 800-227-2345
Hours: Call us 24 hours a day/7 Days a Week
American Cancer Society - (IL) Maryville
P.O. Box 670
Maryville, IL 62062
Phone Number: 800-227-2345
Hours: Call us 24 hours a day/7 Days a Week
Over the past several years, the Dixon Police Department’s Charitable Association has funded numerous community programs which include Shop with a Cop, Clothes for Kids, Holiday Food Baskets and Cops & Bobbers. The programs are geared towards strengthening relationships between the members of the police department and the community they serve. The programs give people from the community a chance to interact with the officers outside the normal day-to-day police duties. These programs were established to help less fortunate families through difficult financial and emotional times.
Those wanting to contribute to the Charitable Association should please reach out to the department at (815)288-4411.
Dixon Police Charitable Association
Since 1952 Kreider Services has provided supports to people with intellectual disabilities from birth to old age. Our non-profit mission is “people reaching their fullest potential”. We do this by providing residential, day services, job training, employment, Autism, early intervention, independent living, Thrive, respite, and individual supports programming.
We operate multiple group homes in Lee, Whiteside, and Jo Daviess counties. Our Florissa clinic sees hundreds of children and young adults from birth to 22 years old. Our programs reach over six hundred people each year across Northwestern Illinois.
Kreider Services puts its fundraising resources into “Meaningful Day” opportunities for the people we support. This provides folks with the extras in life that help them reach their goals. They can be small things like someone wanting to go out for dinner, or bigger things like seeing a Cubs game or going to a concert. This fundraising helps people do things they want to do but that are not covered by state funding.
In November, we start our annual Holiday Appeal, our largest fundraiser. People can give to specific programs or locations if they choose. Each donation helps light up our Christmas Tree on Galena Avenue in Dixon.
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The Veterans Memorial Park and Museum in Dixon, Illinois, is dedicated to all veterans of military service, whether local or distant, during peace or war. We celebrate and honor all veterans who have served the United States and sworn to uphold the Constitution and the principles that guarantee our freedom.
Founded on September 10th, 2001, the park has built up a collection of monuments and artifacts to tell our veterans’ stories and enshrine their memories. Our artifacts include a 105mm Howitzer, a ship’s anchor, an M60 main battle tank, a Cobra helicopter, an M-725 Kaiser Jeep ambulance, and an F-105D Thunderchief fighter-bomber.
The Veterans Memorial Park has big plans for the future, including the construction of a museum to display our many military artifacts donated by service members and their families, with artifacts dating back to the Civil War. The early stages of museum renovation have already begun with a building adjacent to the park, with much more to come in the next few years. Any monetary or artifact donations to help us progress are very much appreciated!
The Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is no admission fee, though donations are welcome and can be made with PayPal or Venmo, or deposited in donation boxes at the kiosks or given to park commissioners when the HHC building is open from 12pm-4pm Saturdays and Sundays plus Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. 668 Veterans Parkway Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-1911
The Al Morrison Memorial Baseball League is a non-profit, volunteer ran organization that averages 450 to 600 players, ages 4-14 from all over the Sauk Valley, during the summer and fall seasons. We average 35 to 40 teams throughout our 5 leagues, all with volunteer coaches and assistants.
The Al Morrison Baseball Complex is located in Page Park along the Rock River on the northwest side of Dixon. We lease the property from Dixon Park District and the organization is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the complex.
We are governed by volunteer board members. Fundraisers ran by the organization throughout the year help with maintenance and upkeep costs, as well as purchasing new equipment and baseballs for the children of the Sauk Valley area.
If you are interested in donating, volunteering for the board, umpiring, helping with field maintenance or just want to learn more about the league, you can find us on Facebook, email us at almorrisonbaseball@gmail.com.
Coming Together to Make a Difference
Lee County Council on Aging is our Senior’s home away from home. It is a place to make friends, share experiences, or just have a good laugh. Our staff and our drivers are all about people, and their feelings. If you need a place to have a conversation, a place where someone cares and truly listens to you, then you have found it in Lee County Council on Aging. When we say you are our friend, you are our friend; each and every one of our seniors are part of the LCCOA’s family. You are never alone. If you need a lunch, a ride to the doctors, play a game of Dominoes, Euchre, or work out with Chair Yoga or our exercise equipment, we have something for everyone. Our Outreach Department is here to provide assistance with vital programs to help you maintain your independence, and provide you with a quality of life. We encourage Lee County seniors to visit our center, take one of our amazing trips, or just spend time with us. LCCOA welcomes new members, but if you are not a member we still want you to come and experience LCCOA. You will not be disappointed, we are a wonderful place to volunteer, to work, or play. We will always welcome you with open arms. Please stop by, meet our staff, drivers and our volunteers; you just might love us enough to become a working part of our organization. Don’t forget to checkout our Facebook and website for a list of all our events! If you do not receive the Golden Echo give us a call at 815-288-9236. LCCOA - a place where you belong a place to call home.
TRIVIA
WHEN: Saturday, November 30
TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Trivia starts at 7:00 p.m. sharp)
TEAMS: 2 – 8 people
WHERE: 100 W Second St, Dixon
Reservations can be made at the Lee County Council on Aging to secure your table, but walk-ins are always welcome!
TICKETS: Just $5.00 per person
Come join us for a fun-filled evening of music, snacks and adult cocktails with friends!
815-288-9236 100 W. 2nd, Dixon, IL 61021 leecountycouncilonaging.net
Charity is at the heart of our work and our faith — and it always has been. For the Knights of Columbus, charity means supporting a virtually boundless variety of projects.
HISTORY & HERITAGE:
Founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., and a group of parishioners. Their intent? To bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Today, Father McGivney is now known as Blessed Father Michael McGivney.
DONATIONS:
One hundred percent of your donation goes directly to support the Knights of Columbus charitable cause of your choice. All fees and expenses associated with Knights of Columbus Charities, such as operating and administration costs, are covered by the Knights of Columbus. Whatever cause you contribute to — providing a child the gift of warmth, advocating for a culture of life, giving persecuted religious minorities food and medical care or helping rebuild after natural disasters — every penny you donate goes directly to your chosen charity. Together, we will make a difference. This is our path and our faith leads the way.
PROGRAMS:
Special Olympics
Leave No Neighbor Behind Fund (people affected by COVID-19)
The Virgil C. and Ann L. Scholarship fund
Christian Refugee fund
Disaster Relief
Coats for Kids
Culture of Life
Warriors to Lourdes
Annual Appeal
Vocations fund
Father McGivney Military Chaplain Scholarship
Building Opportunities to Transform Communities
The Tri-County Opportunities Council (TCOC), Community Action Agency, was organized and incorporated in 1965 by a group of interested citizens from Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties for the purposes of investigating the frequency, location, character, and cause of poverty; and coordinating efforts to prevent, alleviate and eliminate poverty through the cooperation of public agencies, private organizations, businesses, industries, and interested individuals.
The ability to implement unique and diverse solutions has afforded the Agency opportunities to grow, adjust and keep current in addressing the existing needs across communities. Today, TCOC serves the nine Illinois counties of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, and Whiteside.
Through a wide scope of programming, services are available for utility assistance, rental assistance, housing, home weatherization, homeless prevention, early childhood education, food inadequacies, and a variety of other services. All services are focused on improving the community by providing resources for people to lead better lives and achieve their full potential. TCOC programs are listed below. For additional and more detailed information, please visit the Agency website at www.tcochelps. org.
Community Services Block Grant: This grant provides funding to Community Action Agencies, like Tri-County Opportunities Council, to reduce poverty, revitalize income-eligible communities, and empower income-eligible families to become self-sufficient.
Foster Grandparent Program: Provides an opportunity for volunteers age 55 and older to stay active by giving between 5 and 40 hours a week to provide emotional and educational support to children in the classroom.
Early Head Start/Head Start Program: Provides comprehensive child and family development services for pregnant women and families with children ages birth to 5. The program’s main goals are to work in partnership with parents to promote children’s self-esteem, self-confidence, and school readiness.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program: Provides assistance to help households pay for the rising cost of winter energy services.
Weatherization Program: Provides home weatherization services to make homes safe and energy efficient, reducing the amount of fuel it takes to heat the home comfortably.
405 Emmons Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071 800-323-5434 • tcoc@tcochelps.org
Serving the northwest Illinois counties of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark & Whiteside
Happy Tails is a limited-intake, no-kill facility that shelters and cares for stray and abandoned dogs and cats until they are adopted into loving, permanent homes. We promote pet adoption and humane education. Happy Tails is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Our Mission
Happy Tails’ mission is to help sick, injured, abandoned and unwanted animals within the limits of our available resources; to seek suitable homes for animals without owners and to reunite lost animals with their owners; and to educate the community in the humane treatment of animals and prevent cruelty that may be inflicted upon them.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Our YMCA believes in giving back and supporting our neighbors. We have been listening and responding to our community’s most critical social needs for more than 152 years. Y programs, such as youth protection education and lifeguard skills training, are examples of how we deliver training, resources, and support that empower our neighbors to effect change, bridge gaps, and overcome obstacles. In 2023, we engaged 5,311 YMCA members, participants, and volunteers in activities that strengthen our community and pave the way for future generations to thrive.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Our YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe all kids have great potential and deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why we help young people cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. Our YMCA programs, such as early childhood education care, afterschool programming, day camp, and swim lessons, offer a range of experiences that enrich social-emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. Expenses include subsidies and direct financial assistance that make participation possible for twenty (20) percent of the young people we engage.
Dixon Family YMCA
ESTABLISHED IN 1872, DIXON, IL 61021 815 288 9622
110 North Galena Dixon, Illinois 61021 Mon-Fri 5am-8pm | Sat 6am-5pm | Sun 11am-3pm
Fulton FFA is a student led organization that has over 30 members. FFA not only teaches members more about agriculture, but also teaches us leadership skills.
In FFA, we have been given many opportunities to grow our knowledge about agriculture and help out around our communities.
Some of these events include:
• Hosting Donkey Basketball at Fulton High School
• Partnering with Fulton CrossView for gift baskets
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• Ag in the classroom with elementary and middle schoolers to teach them about agriculture and FFA
• Help set up/take down seating at Dutch Days
• Helped sell food for the Whiteside County Cattlemen’s Association at the Whiteside County Fair
In the future, we are going to be selling hot chocolate and apple cider at Fall Fest and will also be going on Ag Industry tours.
For more information, email: cmeurs@riverbendschools.net
Meeting Dr. Temple Grandin.
Our Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
Our Vision: Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.
VFW Programs and Projects: •Youth Scholarship Programs • Education Outreach
• Youth Activities • Community Volunteerism
Priority Issues
• Budget: Fully fund programs for veterans, service members and their families.
• Health Care: Provide service members and veterans timely access to highquality health care without increasing cost shares.
• Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs: Ensure veterans and their dependents have timely access to earned benefits.
• Education, Employment and Transition Assistance: Provide veterans the opportunity to succeed after leaving military service.
• Military Quality of Life: Maintain a quality, comprehensive benefits and retirement package that is the backbone for an allvolunteer force.
• National Security, Foreign Affairs and POW/MIA: Fully support service members and their mission to fight the war on terrorism and protect our nation’s citizens and interests around the world.
WE CANCEL TIMESHARES
Many people believe their timeshares cannot be cancelled, but they often can be. Our founder and CEO, Chuck McDowell, has successfully helped over 30,000 families get rid of their timeshare and he can likely help you too. If you were misled, lied, to, or pressured, you may have an easy exit with a 100% money back guarantee.
How Does the Cancellation Process Work?
• Start with a FREE consultation to tell your story.
• If we see that the circumstances of your situation qualify you to exit the timeshare, you’ll be assigned a specialist to walk you through starting the process.
• Our Resolution Department works quickly to have your timeshare and all related fees permanently terminated.
We’ve been able to help many timeshare owners that contact us. You could be one phone call away from complete peace of mind.
We have a dedicated team waiting for your call.
Don’t think for another minute that you are stuck with this. What we do is help you cancel your timeshare along with all of the debt and fees associated with it. Guaranteed.
“Wesley Financial was awesome to work with. They were profession and very understanding of the situation we were in.
Thank you all so much. This has been a huge burden and you all helpted relieve that burden. Thank you.”
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Morrison Daycare Center
Our Purpose
Established in 1972 with the intent to provide care for children whose parents or guardians are away from home during the work day, Morrison Community Daycare Center offers activities geared to the age level and developmental needs of the children in our care.
The purpose of Morrison Community Daycare Center is to provide high quality, supervised care for children with programs and activities designed to promote healthy development. Areas of focus include self-expression, preschool academics, large and fine motor development, and the introduction of social skills.
As a not-for-profit facility, we rely on the generosity of the community to keep our doors open. We also receive assistance from United Way, Kiwanis, WaTanYe, Morrison Area Community Foundation, and through federal grants as they become available. Every dollar counts, and we appreciate your support!
Infant Room (6 weeks to 18 months)
Toddler Room (18 months to 3 years) 3s, 4s, & 5s Room (ages 3, 4, & 5) Before School Program available After School Program available Summer Kids Club
We are an on-demand response, Door to Door public transportation service administered by Carroll County. CCT provides rides to persons of all ages.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Transportation is available Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the exception of observed Holidays (see below). In case of inclement weather, Carroll County Transit will not transport to ensure the safety of riders as well as our drivers. Listen to local media (radio-WCCI and TV-KWQC Channel 6) for closure information as well as the Facebook. Office hours are 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
*In county-$1 per stop not scheduled with dispatch
*Out of county-$2 per stop not scheduled with dispatch **Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult as well as an age appropriate car seat. The chaperone will not be charged to ride with child.
orking to help veterans in the Sauk Valley area, the Valor Support Project strives to assist those in need. When a request for assistance is submitted, we promptly contact the veteran to begin the verification process. We listen to their story without any discrimination, addressing needs ranging from dire situations (such as requiring food or shelter) to less critical ones (such as helping a single mother purchase a Christmas gift for her child). We do everything in our power to assist within
Although much of our work focuses on helping homeless and disabled veterans, we believe financial support should be accessible to all veterans in need. The Valor Support Project (VSP) aims to both assist and prevent veteran homelessness in America.
Financial strain is not the only challenge veterans face today. Many returning from deployment feel disconnected from society, transitioning from a structured military environment to civilian life. This disconnection can lead to mental health issues and substance abuse. We are here to tell you that you are not alone. The first step to overcoming these challenges is asking for help. The Valor Support Project provides food, furniture, financial support, and transportation to/from interviews or doctor/mental health appointments. We also refer veterans to other organizations within our network for additional support.
Thank you for your service to our country! Our commitment is to the well-being of our nation’s heroes. We review each veteran’s situation carefully to determine how we can help and direct them to other charities and organizations for further support.
MORRISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
The Morrison Community Hospital Foundation wants to thank Community State Bank for sponsoring us as their Charity of Choice. Our Hospital Foundation was launched on September 8, 2009 with Betty Steinert elected as President. Since our first fundraising event in 2009 the hospital Foundation has raised over $563,000 to support the Radiology Department, OR Equipment purchases, 2nd Floor Renovations and currently, Building Expansion. The Board has donated over $800,000 to the hospital including private donations and other gifts.
Our next fundraising event is the 4th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes. The event will be held on Friday, December 6 from 2:00-7:00 PM and Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. We have a wonderful slate of homes including an AirBnB owned by Barb Kophamer, a home owned by Jim and Hannah Daniel, Ken and Karla Burn’s residence, a quilt show extravaganza at Suellen and Tanner Girard’s home and a bonus tour of the Donnybrook in Morrison. Guests will have an opportunity to return to the Kaffee Haus (Morrison Hospital Board Room) for refreshments and a chance to bid on amazing auction items. $15 admission tickets will go on sale on October 15.
The Morrison Hospital Foundation Board of Directors is once again supporting our next hospital expansion with groundbreaking in October or November 2024. Stay tuned for details! Follow us at www.morrisonhosptial.com. You too can be part of our hospital legacy with a gift of any kind.
It is remarkable the good that just one volunteer can do for a person, a family, or even a whole community.
The rewards of volunteering can be immense for both the volunteer and for those on the receiving end. Your donation of time, talents and hard work given with a kind-hearted attitude can produce amazing results. This volunteer support enables us to utilize our funding in Whiteside County to provide services that are designed to meet the needs of the less fortunate in our community. This support is invaluable.
The Salvation Army offers volunteer opportunities for individuals as well as opportunities for group projects. Independent volunteering is a great way to meet new people while helping others, and group projects serve as wonderful team-building activities for established groups or clubs. Those who want to help but who are not able to participate as a volunteer can still help in other ways. For example, if you are not able to participate as a volunteer, why not consider collecting items to donate to one of our many programs? A little help makes a big difference!
1207 West 9th Street, Sterling (815) 622-9230
1207 West 9th Street, Sterling (815) 622-9230
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1207 West 9th Street, Sterling (815) 622-9230
whitesidecountyilseniorcenter
1207 West 9th Street, Sterling
1207 West 9th Street, Sterling (815) 622-9230
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm whitesidecountyilseniorcenter
1207 West 9th Street, Sterling (815) 622-9230 1207 West 9th Street, Sterling 815) 622-9230 Open: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
8am-4pm whitesidecountyilseniorcenter 1207 West 9th Street, Sterling (815) 622-9230
1207 West 9th Street, Sterling (815) 622-9230
Open : Monday-Friday 8am-4pm whitesidecountyilseniorcenter
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
whitesidecountyilseniorcenter
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm whitesidecountyilseniorcenter
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm whitesidecountyilseniorcenter
1207 West 9th Street, Sterling (815) 622-9230
Open : Monday-Friday 8am-4pm whitesidecountyilseniorcenter
: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm 1207 West 9th Street, Sterling (815) 622-9230
Home
In-Patient Respite
Enables caregivers to rest and recover from the demands of daily in-home care. Call us today to see how we can help lighten the load of caregivers.
In-Patient Unit
We know that being at your loved one’s side as they walk this journey is imperative. That’s why at
you spend your time focusing on those important moments, while we focus on pain and symptom management. Your never walk this journey alone. We are here for you and your family.
Adoptions
Finding good homes for the unwanted animals of Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties is of major concern to us. Adopters must be interviewed by a staff member during the adoption process. We have instituted several policies for the welfare of the animals and owners.
(Receipt of application for adoption does not guarantee adoption. Granny Rose reserves the right to place animals to the homes we see best suited.)
Adoption Fees
• Dogs $350.00 • Puppies $400
• Cats and Kittens $150.00
Prices include: basic vaccinations, worming, microchip, de-flea, spay/neuter, free vet check, heart worm testing and heart worm preventative.
Donations
Always in need of includes: Bleach, cleaners (glass, multipurpose), stamps, non-clumping clay cat litter, garbage bags, tough dog toys, and as always, monetary gifts are much appreciated.
Boarding
•Single Dog per Night – $20.00
•Single Dog with In-house food or medication management is an additional $5.00 per day
•Two Small Dogs per Night – $30.00
•Two Small Dogs with In-house food or medication management is an additional $5.00 per day.
Volunteers
Granny Rose Animal Shelter fosters hope and a home for pets in need. Working tirelessly to promote compassion and loving care, we connect every dog and cat with their forever family. Our mission is to transform lives through education and adoption, aiming for a future where every pet is loved and shelters are a distant memory.”
Even an hour a week can make a lot of difference in a dog’s or cat’s life. They thrive on and live for human attention. Please, if you can donate any time at all, call Shannon at 815-288-7387 or email and see what you can do to make a difference in a homeless pet’s life! Volunteers have to be 18 years old to volunteer without a parent. The look in their eyes or lick of your face will keep you coming back!
Help on Committees
There are many projects that we organize on a yearly basis: raffles, Steps for Strays, BBQ Cook Outs, Fur Ball, and more. We need your help and creative ideas to make our events successful and especially to raise funds for our animals. One person can make a difference! Leave your name and number with the shelter.
Home Care
There are more homeless cats and dogs than what we have room for. If you find a stray or abandoned animal, please place it on our waiting list and continue to care for it until we have room. Do the right thing, don’t neglect or ignore when you can help!
Want To Become A Volunteer?
Call and set up a time to come and visit the animals at Granny Rose Animal Shelter. Choose an area you are most interested: cats, dogs, walks, pet, brush, hold, play with, etc.
• Volunteers under the age of 14 years must be accompanied by an adult.
• Volunteers must register with Granny Rose
• Volunteers must supply their own transportation
Contact: grannyroseanimalshelter@gmail.com 815-288-7387
613 River Lane, Dixon, IL 61021 grannyroseanimalshelter.org
Hours: M-F 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-4pm
*GiftCertificatesareavailableforpurchase–please requesttospeakwiththemanager
SEPTEMBER 2024
MORNING MAKERS
• Friday Sept. 20th
• 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Bring a craft or scrapbook to work on and visit with other crafters
Make a
Scarecrow
Monday, Sept., 23rd @ 5:30
Create your own life size scarecrow. All supplies included. One scarecrow per FAMILY. Space is limited. Advanced registration required. Call the library to register
1007 7th Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-626-3958 • rockfallslibrary.com
Dixon PADS Homeless Shelter
Since 1990 Dixon PADS strives to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of men, women and children who have found themselves homeless in our community. Your donation helps improve the lives of people in our community. From our heart to yours, THANK YOU!
Dixon PADS
Queen of Hearts
Drawing
Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
Join us at: K’s Korners
13030 Galt Rd., Sterling, IL 61081
K’s Korners holds a Queen of Hearts drawing every Tuesday and the proceeds are donated to Dixon PADS Homeless Shelter. PADS has received $200,000 since K’s Korners started their drawings 7 years ago.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
MONETARY DONATIONS please mail to:
Dixon PADS Shelter, P.O. Box 586, Dixon IL 61021
MATERIAL DONATIONS always in need: Pillows, Vitamins, razors, cat food, Paper products, Warm coats/sweatshirts (Men’s/Kid’s/Women’s), cleaning supplies, Clorox wipes, Aspirin, Ibuprofin, any pain reliever, Winter boots, Women’s socks (no kids, we have plenty), Women’s underwear, Baby wipes
Donation drop off Saturday 9 – 11am
Dixon PADS Shelter, PO Box 586, Dixon IL 61021
