Ditka Honored with Personalized License Plate

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White presented Mike Ditka with a personalized Chicago Bears Presentation License Plate, honoring his legacy as a player and coach with the Chicago Bears football team.  The Chicago Bears organization will retire Ditka’s number, 89, during half-time at the evening game agains the Dalla cowboys

Boyer’s Springs Bridge is Installed

For ages, two Boyer’s Springs have trickled under Crosby Road.  A portion of the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail now crosses the outcropping of fresh water.  Because the water location is below road grade, it was necessary to install a bridge for bikers and pedestrians. This safe, attractive Boyer’s Springs Bridge was

Osborns Honored for Service and Support

Lt. Col. Andrew Osborn recently retired from the U. S. Army after more than 21 years of honorable service.  His parents, Gene and Marian Osborn of Morrison, IL, and sister Carol Osborn Burns of Bethlehem, PA, attended the retirement ceremony on Thursday, September 26, 2013, in Wiesbaden, Germany. From left-to-right

November 2013 ARC Blood Drive Report

Kaywyn J. Beswick, R. N./ Morrison ARC Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report and photograph. Tuesday, November 21, 2013, was a day of beautiful weather, probably one of the last of the year, which is probably one reason why we didn’t have an abundance of donors.  But we did meet

Christmas with the Voices of Praise

As part of the 2013 Concert Series of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, IL, Emmanuel’s  85-voice outreach choir cordially invites the area to experience its seventh annual Christmas cantata, “Christmas with the Voices of Praise.” which will be presented in three performances, Thursday and Sunday evenings, December 12 and

Letter from Carolyn Spencer and Karen Voss

Dear Editor: Twenty-four years ago, a group of community members joined forces to create the first Festival of Trees benefiting Hospice of the Rock River Valley. Now, the Festival of Trees event continues as a tradition encompassing the entire Sauk Valley area. The Festival of Trees would not be possible

Morrison Christmas Walk Printout

There are so many holiday activities planned during the 26th Annual Morrison Christmas Walk, on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, 2013, that a tri-fold seemed necessary.  That way, participants can carry the complete itinerary in a pocket of purse.  Click here to print “A Star Spangled Christmas!” The

PTO Annual Craft and Bake Sale

  Morrison Elementary PTO hosts its Annual Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 7, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The holiday location is Southside Elementary School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. Admission is FREE. The lunch stand will be provided by Cottonwood 4-H Club.

Christmas Tree Walk to Bring New Banners

Morrison Chamber of Commerce Administrator Corinne Bender invites the public to “Come out and bid on 46 unique, table-top Christmas trees decorated by local businesses, organizations, and individuals at the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Walk.  Several businesses in Morrison have beautiful, holiday table-top trees on display in their

Christmas Walks Come to Fulton

ONE:  The annual Christmas Walk will be held Friday, December 6, 2013, in downtown Fulton, IL, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.  TWO:  Christmas at Fulton’s Heritage Canyon will be held Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and with an Illuminated Walk from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  The

Lots to Celebrate at Schuler Motors, Inc.

The well-attended Open House at Schuler Motors, Inc., 727 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, November 30, 2013, was layered with significance and sweetened with good wishes.  From 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. scores of well-wishers shared time to honor the long-standing dealership and its current owner, Mark Schuler. Daughter Megan

Heritage Canyon December 7 Events

Please join the Early American Crafters on Saturday, December 7, 2013, at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, for two seasonal events on one day!  Create a Christmas memory at our site beside the Mississippi River. From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. eleven historic or reproduction village buildings

Drive-Through Toy Drop December 7

You have a second opportunity to help Santa and Mrs. Claus and their elf fill the Morrison Fire Department vehicles, before departure later this month to local homes.  On Saturday, December 7, 2013, simply gather unwrapped, new toys and gifts and drive to the fire station, 206 W. Main Street,

International Thanksgiving Fellowship

International Thanksgiving Fellowship Weekend college students will be in town over the Thanksgiving holiday.  The community of Morrison is invited to interact with them!  We have guests coming from France, Colombia, China, Korea, and Spain. Organizers Janet Fisher, Carol Hollister, and Ben Hollister, along with Church Women United, would love

Resthave Residents Move In

The wait has ended!  Sunday, November 24, 2013, was moving day at Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.  The doors are open to three new wings making up the new Assisted Living area, and excited, anxious residents are moving in. Grace Boelkins, at left, is standing