Do you remember singing “We Shall Overcome” or “This Little Light of Mine” decades ago? Come hear them again Sunday, February 22, 2015, in concert with award-winning Illinois folk singer Chris Vallillo. At Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, Vallillo will perform essential songs from the Civil Rights Movement
On Wednesday, February 18, 2015, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Customer Service Award to Jim and Jeff Workman, former and current owners, respectively, of Workman Heating & Cooling, Inc., 15825 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. The three-generation business began July 5, 1949, by Irvin and Lorraine Workman. Father Jim, left,
Joe Klimson and Rena Heusinkveld were crowned Resthave Nursing Home’s Valentine’s Day King and Queen. Thenewly-expanded facility is located at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Congratulations to their Royal Highnesses-for-a-day!
Join the Boy Scouts of America in their fight against hunger. Local Troop 96, of Blackhawk Area Council, will collect public donations for Morrison Friends Food Pantry over three days: Thursday, March 5 Friday, March 6 Saturday, March 7, 2015. “‘Scouting for Food’ is our ‘good turn,’ to collect canned
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Whiteside County invites the public to the 2015 Kick-Off, to be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at the new Froggy’s Bar and Grill, 213 W. Second Street, in Rock Falls, IL. Everyone is invited to come and see what a beautiful addition
Eighth grade cellist Sam Sykes of Dubuque, IA, entertained relatives, the public, and library patrons and staff at two performances on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Scheduled to play first from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Sykes began around 9:30, because so
The gravestone in the photograph has quite a tale to tell. It was a gift from a community near Pontiac, IL, to honor a Union veteran of the Civil War. This former prisoner of war had left Springfield, IL, after fighting ended and settled in the small town of Saunem, IL. He
“Every few months” a group of “Northwest Illinois City Administrators and Managers” meets over lunch to network, stated Barry Dykhuizen, City Administrator of Morrison, IL. This began before he moved back to Whiteside County in October 2013. “Sometimes we invite Clinton, and De Witt, IA, Administrators.” On Friday, February
Cast aside your superstition and attend “Family Night Basketball” hosted by Farmers National Bank (FNB) on Friday, February 13, 2015. The bank will pay admission fees for all students in grades Kindergarten through 12 from Prophetstown, and Morrison, IL. Basketball games will match the Morrison Mustangs and Prophetstown Prophets. The
“The Whiteside Forum will be hosting presentations dealing with Mass Media in Modern Society over the next few months,” stated Marc Adami. “How does news, entertainment, and advertising get to you and improve your life, via print, TV, radio, movies, or the internet? How do we influence the media?” he
Morrison High School Baseball will hold a Trivia Night on Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with friendly competition starting at 6:30. Proceeds will support the MHS Baseball program. The cost is $10 per person. Food and
Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, has great deals for a great cause! Find entertaining gently-used books and purchase yummy treats on lucky Friday, February 13, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Facility Enrichment Fund. For more
Resthave staff and residents wore red on Friday, February 6, 2015, to support “National Heart Awareness Day.” In the front row, left-to-right are Dorothy Brackemyer, Kristi Christiansen, Harry Johnson, Nancy VanZuiden, and John Stowell. Standing left-to-right are Kris Muur, Eva Dykstra, Mary Burgess, Jamie Troutman, Katlyn Garcia, Liz Bos, and Jan
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison’s American Red Cross Drive Coordinator submitted this report. The first ARC blood drive of 2015 in Morrison, IL, was held on Thursday, January 15, from noon until 6:00 p.m. at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway. First Presbyterian Church Men and Women were the sponsor
Bethesda Blaze Relay For Life Team, along with support from DQ Grill & Chill, will serve breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL, on the following dates: Saturday, February 21, and Saturday, March 21, 2015. Breakfast choices will include scrambled