We would like to invite you to attend and participate in our 3rd Annual Parade of Ancestors. This event will be held on March 29, 2014 starting at 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.. Calhoun County and area is very rich in natural resources, historical happenings, industry and most of all the various cultures that are […]

As this issue marks the beginning of the 19th year of the founding of Dolphin Talk, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all you who have encouraged me with your positive comments and continued encouragement over the years. As the only founding member left, I would not have been able to continue […]

I sat there, bewildered, unsure of where to start. I dislike the feeling; it quickly frustrates me. One thing I was certain of; it would be an interesting afternoon. I had just lugged Calhoun County General Index of Deeds No. 3 to a table at the County Clerk’s office. The book weighed fifty pounds, easily, […]

It is coming. I can feel it. Yet again we are close to that wonderful awaking feeling of Spring and quite despite the fact that I am writing this from a room which has a view showing me another four or more inches of snow falling in of the third snowiest winters in North-East Illinois, […]

With the busy holidays over, “Friends”  is gearing up for several fundraising events benefiting our building campaign to kick off 2014!  The chili/gumbo cook off at Hurricane Junction last October was a huge success, so we want to follow up with some other ways to fund our “new library” goal.  Look for our booth again […]