April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. April House Children’s Advocacy Center, 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, recognized the month with a “Pinwheels for Prevention” event on Friday, April 12, 2019, at 12:15 p.m. Executive Director Carrie Melton stated, “April is a time to recognize those who serve and
Kiwanians and Morrison High School Key Club members commandeered the crest of the hill at Kiwanis Park, in the 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The shelter served as headquarters for the Kiwanis Annual Easter Egg Hunt, which was begun decades ago by
Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) welcomes anyone desiring an evening of music and reminiscing of the last 100 years of Broadway music. The history of Broadway will be explored through scores, featuring Tin Pan Alley to State-of-the-Art Contemporary Broadway. You’ll treasure the magic of an entire century of drama, laughter,
“The finest gesture one can make is to save life by donating blood.” Mark your calendar and help us honor the life of our dear Jen Banks, by participating in the “Fourth Annual Jen Banks Memorial Blood Drive” and pay forward the gift of life. This gesture will take you
Bryn Callahan, a member of the Charles Carroll Society, Children of the American Revolution, was recently elected State President of the organization. He will serve a one-year term at the 81st Annual Conference in Crystal Lake, IL. Callahan, a 16-year member, will be installed in April 2019 on the grounds
Save the date to reconnect with former Morrison High School classmates. The ladies of the “MCHS Class of ’66” will hold an alumna lunch, on Monday, May 13, 2019, at 12:00 p.m., at Happy Joe’s Pizza, 109 W. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. The cost is $10 and includes a
This month, Corner Gallery, 202 4th Avenue, Sterling, IL, features the paintings of Adrian Rodriguez, Sterling, IL, from Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 26, 2019. Corner Gallery is open Monday-through-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A reception to meet Rodriguez
Nomination of Kim Ewoldsen, 104 Randall Drive, Morrison, IL, 61270; 815-600-6267; director@morrisonareadevelopment.com. Nominated by Stephanie Vavra, 15683 Hazel Road, Morrison, IL 61270; 815-535-7005; vavra@mchsi.com. Kim Ewoldsen deserves to be recognized for her strategic, revitalizing leadership. She led Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce for nearly eight years, before simultaneously directing
The session is not full. Call the Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District office today, Friday, April 5, 2019, to register for the workshop tomorrow.
The Friends of Odell Public Library offer an exciting opportunity to see and hear about the world of Dubai, on Monday, April 8, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. Wolfgang and Kathy Schmidt of Morrison, IL, will present a slide show and discussion on the intriguing city, at 307 S. Madison Street,
“Light Up the Night” is the theme for the 14th Annual St. Mary’s Community Father Daughter Dance. It will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Please park behind the school and enter through the back door. Doors open at 6:30;
National Doctors’ Day was Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Morrison Community Hospital staff and patients appreciate the dedication of each of our doctors. To commemorate National Doctors’ Day, we provided each doctor with a gift basket. Pictured is Hospital Board President Don Beswick, left, and CEO Pam Pfister, right, presenting
The Morrison District 6 School Board election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2019, and there are eight candidates to fill three seats. Township 22N, Range 5E will only have one delegate (Jim Ridley), and Township 21N Range 4E only has one delegate (Gus Linke.) Township 21N Range 5E has
As someone close to our needs of the Morrison Police Department, I am encouraging voters to approve the proposed increase in the Police Protection Levy. If you are following the recent news articles, you know that the Police Department has been short an officer for the past several years. This
The friendly face of Susan Bentley–often seen behind the counter or at the drive-up window–has been less visible during March 2019. As new President and CEO, her office takes Bentley out of view by members who are served by Advantage One Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. Bentley