“I love being a barber! I get to talk to people all day. It is soothing [sitting in the barber chair]; people talk about their problems,” stated Bobby Teague (rhymes with league.) In early December 2014, he became the new barber at Extreme Image Salon/annabella’s, 207 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.
Do surfaces in your home need a makeover or upgrade? Will you make a New Year’s resolution to amend your dwelling in 2015? Now is an opportune time to select “house” gifts from Jerry and Carole House, owners of Carpet House, Inc. The Houses are celebrating their 15th year in
shoes at Fitzgerald Pharmacy, 124 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.
Youngsters have completed and likely revised their Christmas requests to Santa Claus. Likewise, a pair of lists has been generated by three women, to fulfill the needs–not wants–of White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center, know as WHOA. The deadline for filling WHOA’s wishes is Saturday, January 10, 2015. The group-participation initiative
On Thursday morning, December 18, 2014, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Customer Service Award to Carmen Church, owner of Design Line Connection hair salon, 202 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Her nomination was for “accommodating her clients’ needs and traveling to their homes to do their hair on occasion;
On Thursday morning, December 18, 2014, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Customer Service Award to Kaywyn Beswick. She was dispensing holiday meal boxes–and hot spiced cider–at Morrison Friends Food Pantry, housed in Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Phil Renkes was there to assist. Her nomination
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, offers residents of the community the opportunity to purchase an ornament in honor of a loved one who is not with us on this holiday season. Click here to see the names of those who purchased a 2014 ornament and their
Eleven international guests arrived at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, in Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, to celebrate Thanksgiving with local host families. Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway, provided a fun Friday, November 28, afternoon as families and guests tried their skill at bowling. Friday
On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, Jordan Bush of thecity1.com captured the essence of the Saturday, December 6, 2014, Christmas Walk, in Morrison, IL. Her photos will appear on the Chamber website. Ron and Vicki Wiebenga, seated at left, and Bob and Irma Brands were early diners at the
You are invited to celebrate the 2014 Christmas season at the following 15 Morrison, IL, churches. Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, will hold two candlelit services on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, at 5:00 and 11:00 p.m. The later service offers songs by the choir. Brethren in Christ
Editor’s note: Kim Ewoldsen will direct the activities of two important community organizations. On Wednesday, December 10, 2014, Jerry Lindsey, President of Morrison Area Development Corporation, announced the hiring of Kimberly ( Kim) Ewoldsen as the new Director of Economic Development. She is the new Chamber of Commerce Director as
Looking for someone to prepare you a yummy lasagna supper? The Aftershock Youth Group of Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will be holding their annual Lasagna Dinner Sunday, December 14, 2014, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Enjoy garlic bread, salad, dessert, and
Turn to the first page of your new, 2015 calendar to mark this unique event for older youth and adults. Plan to meet a man who toiled at many jobs with little success, until he joined the military. He stated, “Labor disgraces no man. Unfortunately, you occasionally find men who
During the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk events, Saturday, December 6, 2014, plan to stop for a hearty, warming meal between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m., at The Episcopal Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Four types of soups will meet the tastes of everyone, but they
As part of the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk, Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will be having a Potato Bar on Saturday, December 6, 2014, from 4:00 to 6:15 p.m. Eleven toppings, dessert, and a drink will be offered, all for $6. Children under five are