Story Share #1

by | Aug 23, 2016 | Story Share

I grew up in Frederick when it was still a town with its own post office (62639) and our address was a Rural Route. I remember calling in an order to a catalogue and the service representative told me she’d never heard of a Rural Route before, didn’t even know how to...
Hello summer, my old friend.

Hello summer, my old friend.

by | Jul 20, 2016 | Front Page News, Uncategorized

I am finding it hard to believe we are almost into the final week of July.  The summer, as it has a way of doing, moves by much quicker than the other seasons.  A variety of reasons contributes to this.  For me, for us, the big one is Farwell House.  Typically 5-6...
Generosity

Generosity

by | May 4, 2016 | Front Page News, Uncategorized

Just a few weeks ago we were blessed with a generous gift from a long time friend. Ryan Quillen (RW for those in the know) donated two truck loads of gravel for our driveway to Farwell House.  “No big deal,” he says, “just wanted to help out”....
What is Frederick?

What is Frederick?

by | Mar 24, 2016 | Uncategorized

For those of you that have lived in Frederick or are currently living in the community, how would you describe or define Frederick, Illinois? How would you describe the people? Ages? Families? Interests? Occupations? What makes it a great place to live? Why have you...