The repetitive sound of a portable hit-‘n’-miss engine greeted those who attended a recent ice cream social at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Kenny Venhuizen, Morrison, used his mechanical creation to produce gallons of luscious vanilla ice cream in the front driveway, on Saturday afternoon, October 4,
Chamber of Commerce Administrator Corinne Bender submitted these 2014 events. It’s fall and a perfect time to golf. Starting Wednesday, October 1, Cross Creek Golf Course will be opening at 8:00 a.m., with reduced fall golf rates. The course will remain open as long as weather permits. Have you or
Round up your brightest coworkers, friends, and family and prepare to match wits with fellow trivia enthusiasts! If you’re looking for a fun night out this month, “Odell Public Library Friends” has you covered. The Friends invite you to a Halloween-themed Trivia Night on Saturday, October 18, 2014, in the
Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, is a 12-acre wooded site ideal for nature walks, throughout the seasons. Cost to traverse Heritage Canyon is by donations only, all of which are used for improvement of the park. Heritage Canyon is dotted with 11 buildings that take visitors back to
On Saturday afternoon, October 4, 2014, join the Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees and your friends between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. for an ice cream social, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Other refreshments include barbecue pork sandwiches, pie, pop, and bottled water, all by donation
The Morrison High School class of 1969 participated in the Homecoming parade on Friday, September 26, 2014. Alice Beveroth submitted this photo of the class having a great time!
Editor’s note: This report was submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison ARC Blood Drive Coordinator. The fifth Morrison American Red Cross blood drive of 2014 was held on Thursday, September 18, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. It was an absolutely perfect-weather day, 73 degrees and
Hey, all you Ducky Shinecrackers, Paper Shakers, Greasers, and Jelly Rolls! The Morrison Community Hospital Foundation presents “A Blast from the Past!” Stroll on into Rastrelli’s Tuscany Special Events Center, 238 Main Avenue in Clinton, IA, on Saturday, October 25, 2014. The “diner” doors will swing open at 5:00 p.m.
Morrison’s Farmers’ Market concluded the 2014 season on Saturday, September 27. The dulcet guitar rhythms of regular entertainer Jim Seeley, Jr. of Tampico, IL, added pleasure to the morning from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. There were raffles for mum plants and a cookbook, too. Another successful Farmers’ Market comes to
Beginning Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, owner Susan Schuler will invite Market vendors to use a portion of her store. Vendors will be available from 9:00 a.m. to noon on each Friday and 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays. Schuler plans to add in the future crafters who
Morrison’s Farmers’ Market concluded the 2014 season on Saturday, September 27. The dulcet guitar rhythms of regular entertainer Jim Seeley, Jr. of Tampico, IL, added pleasure to the morning from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. There were raffles for mum plants and a cookbook, too. As another successful Farmers’ Market comes
On Sunday, October 12, 2014, as part of the Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society meeting, the public is cordially invited to meet General Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia Dent Grant. They will discuss their lives and the historic times in which they live. The Grants will be assisted
Editor’s note: A late-breaking surprise will make the first screening more interesting. Three of the makers/actors from the short film, “The Wednesday Morning Breakfast Club” will be at the showing, to meet and greet the guests. Two family films will be shown to the general public at the Dixon Historical
Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, proudly announces the appointment of Karla Burn as Marketing Director. Both residents and the community will recognize Burn, as she has been Social Services Director for many years. Karla said, “[I am] excited for the change and want the community
The Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a Scrubs Sale in the Morrison Community Hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, September 25, 2014, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Credit cards are accepted. Proceeds benefit Morrison High School student scholarships.