Congratulations to Stephanie Deckro, Morrison, IL, on a milestone that is not easily achieved. She received a “Paul Harris Plus 4” pin from Chairman Phil Renkes. The Paul Harris Society, named for Rotary’s founder, is made up of dedicated supporters who annually contribute $1000 or more to the Annual Fund,
Photos were taken by Larry Thoren Warm temperatures and bright sunshine welcomed 76 hunters with disabilities who participated in a special deer hunt, on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2015. The event was held at Lost Mound Unit of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge
Robin Green, President of Advantage One Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, in Morrison, IL, has announced her retirement, effective Saturday, January 2, 2016. Green has worked at Advantage One since 1994. She has served in the capacity of President since 1998. “Robin has been integral in Advantage One’s
Local Firefighter WHO? is shown receiving a cash donation from Shell Express Lane/Johnson Oil Company Manager Pat Weidel on Friday, December 11, 2015. WHO was the Committee Chair of the Morrison Fire Department’s sixth annual “Caring for Our Community” toy drive. The convenience store/gas station is located at 651 W.
Morrison Fire Department hosts its sixth annual “Caring for Our Community” toy drive, run in cooperation with donated toys and games from Morrison, IL, residents and businesses. The public has three opportunities to help both Santas and Mrs. Clauses fill the Morrison Fire Department vehicles, before departure later this month.
During the Christmas Walk weekend, Donnybrook Bakery Café, 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, welcomes the public to enjoy holiday cheer, the Petry sisters’ Scottish and Irish Christmas carols, and an appetizer designed by new apprentice Molly Colberg. The establishment will be open Friday, December 4, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to
Article submitted by Sharon Moore, with photos by thecity1.com. Wreaths were made by Garden Club members Kathy Anderson, Jan Kelly, Mary Latwesen, and Sharon Moore. Items to construct the wreaths came from the yards of Vern and Mary Latwesen and Cheryl Christianson. Below is a description of each tree. Mexico–designed by
As they often do, the Morrison, IL, American Legion Honor Guard performed a tribute at the funeral of a departed veteran at Grove Hill Cemetery. On Thursday, December 3, 2015, Morrison, IL, resident George E. Dykhuizen, Jr. was laid to rest with military honors. Dykhuizen served with the U. S.
Some new things have been added to the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk. This year, there will be holiday music playing downtown throughout the holiday season. This charming ambiance was crafted by Chamber Board member Joe Robbins. Nelson’s Electric, 101 W. Market Street, Morrison, IL, supplied the last length
Mary Buckwalter, owner of Beauty Hutch salon, 119 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, is pleased to introduce her newest Cosmetologist, Kaylee Snitchler, 20 of Sterling, IL. Before she became a Cosmetologist, Snitchler attended Sauk Valley College, Dixon, IL, for 1.5 semesters, studying psychology. Soon, she “knew that was not for”
With so many holiday events to enjoy, during the 28th annual Morrison Christmas Walk and Parade, you will appreciate this complete list of venues and times. Print the Christmas Walk poster and choose from 30 activities on Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, 2015. “Christmas Around the World” is
Two area Muddy River Camera Club members will be featured artists, in a gallery showing at The Opera House Theatre, 712 6th Avenue, DeWitt, IA. Jacklyn Hanson, Morrison, IL, and Dennis Wright, Thomson, IL, among others, have been selected to showcase the splendors of wildlife and landscapes captured on film.
As part of the 2015 Concert Series of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, Emmanuel’s 90-voice outreach choir cordially invites the area to experience its ninth annual Christmas cantata, “Christmas with the Voices of Praise!” It will be presented in three performances: Friday, December 11, and Sunday, December 13, 2015,
You are invited to help set a Guinness Book World Record! The Chamber of Commerce, along with the City of Morrison, IL, is trying to set the world record for having the largest gathering of human snowmen in one location, during this year’s Christmas Walk. Scheduled for Saturday, December 5,