Morrison Community Hospital has many enhancements to patient care. They will showcase them for residents of the Hospital District during an Open House on Sunday, June 7, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. Tasty food and refreshments will be served. Tour the
Morrison Chamber of Commerce and its Chamber partners will host the 5th Annual Community Recycling Day, Saturday, June 6, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The location is behind KAS eRecydling, 649 W. Linconway, Morrison, IL. Thank you for your participation! We send a huge thank you to our
The patrons below helped consume the following amounts of food: nine cases of eggs; 2000 sausage patties; six cases of pancake mix; five gallons of syrup; two cases of butter; 30 gallons of orange juice; five gallons of milk; 20 gallons of coffee! It was another successful firemen’s pancake breakfast
Morrison, IL, Daisy Girl Scouts met at 6:00 p.m. outside Northside School, 520 N. Genesee Street, on Monday, May 11, 2015, to complete two service projects. First, they signed the lid of a plastic storage tub that would contain their gift. It was labeled “Kickballs from Morrison Girl Scout Daisy
The Relay For Life of Whiteside County committee, shown below, hosted the annual “Survivor and Caregiver Dinner” on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Avenue, in Rock Falls, IL. Over 200 survivors and caregivers were in attendance. Irene-Lewis-Wimbley provided musical entertainment during the evening. Dr.
The United Way of Whiteside County “Let’s Feed Our Children” free summer lunch program began on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, in Morrison, IL, at the Crave Building, 201 W. Market Street. Members of Crossroads Church are shown preparing and handing out free lunches. Free lunches are available Monday through Friday,
Are you aware of the beneficial mission fulfilled by White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA)? This unique private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization uses equine assisted activities to provide recreational, educational, therapeutic, and social opportunities, for persons age four through adult, who have physical and/or mental disabilities. Their goal is to improve
On Flag Day–Sunday, June 14, 2015–Thomson Sesquicentennial Committee will host the “one and only” Thomson Sesquicentennial Golf Tournament, at Sandburr Run, 5020 Highway 84, north of Thomson, IL. A co-ed best ball format is planned and is the best deal around! The shotgun start is at 9:00 a.m. For $30
During World War II, an incident involving saving a bridge at Remagen, Germany, greatly helped the Allies shorten the war in Europe. A special program about this will be presented at 2:00 p.m., on Flag Day, Sunday, June 14, 2015, by the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society. Located in the CGH Ryberg
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015, the TRAC West voted on its All-Conference selections for baseball. Morrison High School Junior Justin Jensen was named Player of the Year for the second year in a row. MHS Baseball Coach Ben Sondgeroth was voted Coach of the Year. Morrison Varsity Baseball finished first
Don’t miss a delightful fund-raising event on behalf of Morrison Community Hospital Foundation (MCHF.) Proceeds will directly benefit the Hospital, including Emergency Room improvements. Afternoon tea will be served at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, lL. Each table will
The third Afternoon of Arts for Seniors will be held at Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, June 25, 2015. The community is invited from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to make a 4th of July-themed craft with mason jars. There is no charge for
On Saturday, May 24, 2015, Jennifer Morales, Tampico, IL, sent Whiteside County Sheriff’s Sergeant Kristopher Schmidt an email. She asked if a Deputy could attend the Tampico Middle School 8th grade promotion ceremony, on Tuesday, May 26, and shake her daughter’s hand. “[I was] just hoping someone could stop by
Don Miller, retired Morrison, IL, teacher, thespian, and active community member, will retire after 40+ years on the Odell Public Library Board. We are having an Open House to honor him on Saturday, May 30, 2015, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Please stop in and join us in sharing our
Odell Public Library’s Summer Reading Program offers something for everyone this year. In addition to the popular children’s summer reading club, Odell is debuting options for teens and adults to enjoy. Reading makes Morrison a brighter, stronger community. See which program fits your family. The Children’s Summer Reading Program, sponsored