Archive for Community
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Johnnie’s Story
Submitted by Palmer Hills Independent Retirement Living Johnnie Ramondini is the youngest 92 year-old you’ll ever meet. Born and raised on a ranch not far from the Holiday Retirement community in which he now lives, Johnnie’s life is a long list of impressive accomplishments, interesting stor...
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Surf’s Up – Internet News
Planning a “Stay-Cation” or Entertaining Out-of-Town Guests By Chris Cournoyer e-mail: webmaster@ccx.net Domain: www.ccx.net The Internet can take you all around the world--virtually speaking, but in these “tough economic times”, how can the Internet help you “get away without ...
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Hometown Reflections
David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home As the calendar flips to July this year, I can’t help but think back to one of the true gems of my childhood: the annual “Song of Hiawatha” pageant, a theatrical masterpiece based upon Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem by the same name,...
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Rhubarb Festival in Aledo
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Gail McPike and Toni Hall are always out and about to take in all of the interesting events in the area. On June 6th, the two (with husbands Frank and Phil) headed to the Rhubarb Festival in Aledo, Illinois. Gail and Toni had gone last year and were eager ...
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DeWitt Bank & Trust Celebrates 75th Anniversary
On Tuesday, June 16th, the DeWitt Bank & Trust parking lot in DeWitt, Iowa was transformed into a huge tented picnic area. The community was invited to celebrate the bank’s 75 years of service to the area. Music played, balloons bounced around in the breeze and the aroma of the grilled meats w...
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Win FREE Passes to Niabi Zoo
Our friends at Niabi Zoo have given 50+ a summer surprise. They have provided passes to give away for the months of July and August. What a great way to build memories with your grandchildren! For these two months, Ella has put in a second word game that will be animal themed. Four winners of this g...
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On The Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter S.A.L.T. (Seniors And Law enforcement Together) will soon be on the road again. Thanks to Sheriff Dennis Conard, S.A.L.T. members have gone to the Sheriff’s Office and made calls to senior facilities throughout the County to set up da...
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Congratulations to the Moline Class of ‘59
In preparation to celebrating their 50th class reunion, the class decided to do something special. They set out to create a scholarship fund that would be activated at this year’s reunion. The ultimate goal is to present to Moline High School a self-perpetuating endowed scholarship fund to provide...
