Dental patients of the late Dr. William J. Simpson, Morrison, IL, received a thoughtful mailing from Mrs. Deanna Simpson. It read, “Dr. Bill Simpson passed away on [Tuesday,] December 16, 2014, from complications from kidney failure. Dr. Simpson’s family and staff would like to thank their patients for their patronage
The Morrison Community Hospital staff celebrated “National Wear Red for Women” on Friday, February 6, 2015, by posing in custom MCH red polos. Each year February is recognized as National Heart Month. One of the days is designated to honor women who suffer from heart disease. Staff of Morrison Community
Kim Pinkous, left, and Carol Schipper both celebrated their 30th year with Resthave Home, 408 Maple Street, Morrison, IL, the last week of January 2015. Each is shown with a celebratory cake to mark the occasion. Pinkous has worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Schipper has worked in the Dietary
It was less than a year ago, on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, that this photograph of a major construction site was taken in Morrison, IL. On Friday, February 6, 2015, the Illinois Department of Health granted official approval to open the new nursing wing at Resthave Nursing Home, 408 Maple
Samuel Dohrn is a lovable ten- soon-to-be-eleven-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with epilepsy; bilateral cortical dysplasia; pathologic myopia (severe nearsightedness); congenital stationary night blindness. He can still smile and hopes to do a lot more–if funds can be raised to provide a Seizure Service Dog as his everyday companion.
On Thursday, February 5, 2015, Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, became the scene of a “Family” wedding and murder of rhe off-stage priest, Father Marco Polo. Seven over-the-top mob characters immediately and enthusiastically greeted Morrison Chamber of Commerce members and guests, upon arrival at the special
The City of Morrison, IL, has a new Executive Director to oversee Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) and Morrison Chamber of Commerce. Kimberly Ewoldsen began her combined duties on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Chamber office, 221 W.
Congratulations to Morrison, IL, Rotary January 2015 Students of the Month, Abigail Kull and Hunter Hamstra. Abigail is the daughter of Jeannie and Gary Spencer and Todd Kull. She is active on the Morrison Dance Team, B.L.I.N.D, Student Government, and Kiwanis Club. She is a Teacher’s aide, a member of
This is exciting news for admirers of famed author Harper Lee. Associated Press stated that Publisher HarperCollins will release the second novel by 88-year-old Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird. The publisher announced this unexpected information Tuesday, February 3, 2015, to enthusiastic fans around the world. Completed in 1955, Go
Did you know between 400 and 750 women served incognito as soldiers during the Civil War? Find out why and how they passed as men in combat, during the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s presentation, on Sunday, February 8, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. CGH Medical Center’s Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre
Jill Beswick will host an Open House, Wednesday, January 21, 2015, to showcase her public salon, called Youthful U. She is located inside Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. Visit her tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the west end of the facility. Beswick is
As a treat for Odell Public Library patrons, cellist Sam Sykes will perform on Saturday, February 14, 2015, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and again from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Sykes, shown below, is an 8th grader, the son of
Editor’s note: Associated Press stated on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, that Publisher Harper will release the second novel by Harper Lee, author of “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Completed in the 1950’s, “Go Set a Watchman” was set aside, but the book will be released Tuesday, July 14. It “is essentially a
In the car wash industry, the name of Black quickly comes to mind, due to the successful franchising chain that has led the industry for decades. Now the name of a child of Bob and Mary Black[, of Morrison, IL,] is reaching out into the franchising world, to expand the
Editor’s note: Mary Pratt searched for these early Yearling photographs to recognize the first Pon-Pons and Majorettes. Morrison High School Band Director Bob Glidden initiated a Pons Squad in the fall of 1961. The girls wore handmade skirts and purchased sweaters, according to one of the first members, Betsy Komlanc