Imagine you are taking a walk along a nature trail. You come upon a page from a children’s book, laminated and mounted on a stake. As you continue to walk, you discover another page, then another, and another. Soon you realize you are reading a story as you go along!
Mark your calendars! Friends of the Parks Foundation has announced the Saturday, July 11, 2015, Farmers’ Market in Morrison, IL, will be “Give Away Day.” One lucky patron will win a Fitbit, the popular, new, wireless-enabled wrist tracking device. It measures physical activity data such as the number of steps
On the second Thursdays in June, July, and August, Fulton will be havingand event free to the community called Fulton Summer Nights. The theme thisyear is “It’s A Family A Fair with small carnival games and prizes. On June11, 2015 the Kiwanis Club and the Chamber will be working together
The Free Community Meal and Open Mic Night at First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2015, has been cancelled. The volunteers are busy with Vacation Bible School this week. The next Free Community Meal will be on Thursday, July 30, from
This year’s solstice, considered the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, occured at 12:38 p.m. today, Sunday, June 21, 201. Happy summer!
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” visits Odell Public Library on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, beginning 2:00 p.m. in the Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. This daredevil, tongue-in-cheek film by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas takes off like a shot and runs at a breakneck pace until the
On Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Westwood Sports Complex, 1900 Westwood Drive, Sterling, IL, Relay For Life of Whiteside County celebrated its 20th anniversary. The event was shortened to just six hours, rather than an overnight experience as in the past. Relay is held to give everyone a chance to celebrate
What a sweet example of our Executive Branch working for the good of its citizens! In 1984, Illinois-born President Ronald Reagan designated July as “National Ice Cream Month.” Furthermore, he marked the third Sunday of the month as “National Ice Cream Day.” That will be Sunday, July 19, 2015. His
Mark your calendars for a fun-filled weekend in Prophetstown, IL. Register now for exciting family events and plan to attend the annual fireworks extravaganza. Contact Prophetstown Park District, 410 Riverside Drive, Prophetstown, IL, at 815-537-2093 with further questions. Friday, July 3, 2015, will begin with Prophetstown Park District’s Streetscape and
Article and photos courtesy of Sharon Moore. Like the colors of a rainbow, the gardens’ inhabitants burst forth in color….Summer has arrived. With all the rain we have received, one cannot help but notice the beauty that surrounds us….Passing by the home of Ray Gomez and Chuck Galusha at 603
Mary Ellen Brackemyer has arranged another one-day adventure for the general public to enjoy. On Wednesday, August 12, 2015, a motorcoach will transport history enthusiasts to the interactive and celebrated Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 112 N. Sixth Street, Springfield, IL. Departure is 7:00 a.m. and return is between
Are you looking for a unique, meaningful outing for Fathers Day? Do you or family members have a military history? Consider this event in Dixon, IL. A remembrance of our “Greatest Generation” will be the focus of World War II Recreated, held Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 21, 2015.
On Wednesday, June 17, 2015, Sharon Swanson received a “pleasant surprise” from Morrison Chamber of Commerce at her workplace, Wells Fargo Bank, 100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. She was nominated for the Because Nice Matters Customer Service Award. Swanson, of Morrison, has worked at Wells Fargo for 38 years. She
Attached is the Obit for Gene Brearton. As you can see he died back in August.Also attached is the picture of the four Brearton’s in their Navy Service Dress BlueUniform.Left to Right:Jack (John) Brearton, Chief Warrant Officer – 4, four regular Navy and twenty-nineyears in the Reserves (lives in Morrison)Tommy
Thomson, IL, Depot Day will offer a variety of options for food and entertainment throughout the entire event, Saturday, June 20, 2015. Get on your bike. Tour the Depot. Cheer for your favorite outhouse team. Relax to the music and culinary delights being offered throughout the afternoon. Brian “Fox” Ellis