Editor’s note: Andrea Allen, R. N. BSN, was the feartured speaker at the Monday, May 26, 2014, Memorial Day Services. At the request of thecity1.com, she submitted her essay for those who were moved by it and those who were unable to hear her speak in person. Mr. Prombo asked
Eighty-four-year-old Robert Brands participated in the American Legion Honor Guard during the Morrison, IL, Memorial Day Parade and services, Monday, May 26, 2014. He was one of five members who offered the rifle salute. Brands is a veteran of the Korean War. Last summer, on Saturday, July 27, 2013, he
Editor’s note: This insightful piece was the winning 7th grade essay in the annual Whiteside County 6th through 8th grade competition, addressing “What a Veteran Means to Me.” May 5, 2014 Veteran Essayby Preston Behrens A veteran is kind of like a superhero to me. They saved the world from
At 4:00 a.m. Jim Prombo was dismayed at the Monday, May 26, 2014, rainstorm. It looked to ruin the annual Memorial Day Parade and service he and others had carefully built. He need not have worried. By the time the first-rate parade units began moving at 10:30, originating at N.
The “Let’s Feed Our Children” free summer lunch program will begin on Tuesday, June 3, for all Sterling, and Morrison, IL, kids and continue through Thursday, August 14, 2014. Serving will be from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. This is the 13th year the United Way of Whiteside County
Annual Memorial Day activities in Morrison, IL, begin with the traditional Parade on Monday, May 26, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. The parade originates at N. Madison and E. Main Streets. Veterans of any age are invited to ride up the hill on the hayrack provided by Dave Damhoff. Meet at
Prior to Memorial Day, military veterans and their guests will be honored during a buffet luncheon, at the American Legion Post #328 Hall, 306 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 11:00 a.m. It will be catered by Fulton Meat Market, Inc. Kindly call Dale Usterbowski at 815-772-0153 to place
The Whiteside County Fair Board has been very busy preparing for an amazing lineup of entertainment at this year’s fair, and it is sure to please all who attend! The Fair opens Tuesday, August 12, 2014, and concludes after five amazing days on Saturday, August 16. The 144th annual fair,
The River Cities Quilters’ Guild features Julie Pash of Project Lydia at the meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The guild meets at Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. 9th Street, Fulton, IL. Pash will bring hand-dyed African batik fabric to sell by the yard. Project Lydia
Four members of LeeAnn’s Dance Connection, 110 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will leave Friday, May 23, 2014, on a whirlwind roadtrip. Owner LeeAnn Schaefer will take area Junior High students to perform during Memorial Day Weekend at the Indy 500, held in Indianapolis, IN. As part of the opening
The 4th Annual Morrison Community Clean-Up and Collection Day will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 649 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The location is behind KAS eRecycling/Stralows’. Please enter from the east side of the Shell gas station and watch for traffic
Odell Public Library Friends announces more tickets are available for the Chicago, IL, trip to see Brigadoon, a beautiful and beguiling musical, on Saturday, July 19, 2014. Due to a growing waiting list, more tickets have been purchased for the 2:00 p.m. matinee performance of this classic Lerner and Loewe
Dr. William and Deanna Simpson gifted Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, with a 70-inch television. The local dentist is shown beside the large flatscreen. The new TV, with accompanying sound system and Blu Ray DVD player, will be located in the Program Room of the library.
Junior Girl Scout Troop #5294 earned the “Investigate, Innovate, Energize” patch with a clever service project to benefit Odell Public Library’s summer reading program. At 6:30 p.m., on Monday, May 12, 2014, the eight members set to work completing 90 book bags crafted from t-shirts. This colorful recycling idea originated
Continuing with its 2014 concert series, Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to welcome Southern Gospel music’s favorite mixed group, The Perrys, when they return in concert on Friday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church. Doors will open at 6:00