Archive for History
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My New Year’s Resolution
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “Dear Lord, So far this year, I’ve done well! I haven’t gossiped; I haven’t lost my temper; I haven’t been greedy, grumpy, selfish, or overindulgent. I’m very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, Lord, I’m going to get out of bed, and from the...
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January – A New Month for a New Year
By Eloise Graham January is named for the Roman god, Janus (pronounced JAYN-us) – the god of beginnings and transitions. He is also referred to as the god or protector of doors and gateways. He is a two-faced god, because he looks to the past and to the future. I found it interesting to learn ...
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December – This Month in History
By Eloise Graham 75 years ago - 1937 Dec. 1 Japan recognizes Franco government Dec. 7 Dutch Minister Romme proclaims married women are forbidden to work Dec. 7 Red Sox acquire the contract of 19-year-old Ted Williams Dec. 11 Italy withdraws from League of Nations Dec. 12 Washington Re...
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Veteran Museum and Memorials
By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village Two great stories of ways to appreciate our veterans are fresh in my mind. First, I just returned from a national conference in New Orleans for our local chapter of ILLOWA Partnership for Philanthropic Planning. Our board works hard ...
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A Dream Come True
By Mary Schricker Gemberling Italy, with its rich heritage, its picturesque landscapes, charming villages and magnificent architecture has been the inspiration of poets, musicians, artists, and writers for thousands of years. In October, our tour of this relatively small country, about the size ...
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November – Veterans, Elections and Thanksgiving
By Eloise Graham Veteran’s Day On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then called "the Great War." The following year, November 11 became known as “Armistice Day.” Many states ...
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Gold Star Families Help Honor Flight!
By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village The 20th Honor Flight of the Quad-Cities was on September 20, 2012. More than 1,900 WWII Veterans have benefited from this free trip to see their memorial. Earlier this year, the board decided Korean War-time Veterans are also invited t...
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September, Our Ninth Month – 2012 is two-thirds over
By Eloise Graham The birthstone for September is the Sapphire. The sapphire is said to symbolize heaven. Have you ever wondered why the September sky is often a deeper brighter blue? Maybe that is why the ancient peoples thought that Sapphire would symbolize the heavens. Modern gemologists h...
