Every year the Rockton Lions Club, with the help of numerous community supporters, bring Christmas cheer to local families assuring that they have a merry Christmas.
Money raised from the Wimpy’s Fund auction is used to help families who are less fortunate in Rockton, Roscoe, Shirland, South Beloit and Harrison. All names are referred by local schools, and are also verified. Items are based on a wish list provided by the parents.
This time-honored tradition is named after former Rockton police chief Everett Vaughan who served as chief from 1977-1981.
He was given the nickname Wimpy based on the cartoon character in a Popeye who walked the streets and carried a sandwich board.
As he was helping children cross the street, Chief Vaughn would notice that some of the children didn’t have gloves, hats and socks…