The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Kristi Wambeke of Rock Valley Physical Therapy, 635 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, was awarded the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service Award for the month of October. Kristi was nominated for her friendly service and caring attitude and always remaining upbeat,
The Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) is pleased to announce it has awarded a grant to the Morrison High School Music Department. Shown left-to-right are Scott Vance, Morrison High School Principal; Gerri Elfline, MACF board member; Meagan Zahora, Choir Director; Dr. Suellen Girard, Superintendent of Schools. The grant award will
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community blood drive from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, in Fellowship Hall. Appointments: To donate, please contact Debbie Heusinkveld at 815-772-4306 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Donor Eligibility Criteria: Potential donors must be at least
Save the date of Saturday, November 16, 2013. From 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. Morrison Lions Club members will be serving pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, and drinks at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL. Morrison Little League Baseball and Softball parents and young helpers will also be
Dear Editor: On [Tuesday,] October 1, 2013, the Morrison Fillies Volleyball team faced the Fulton[, IL,] Lady Steamers. Rather than of team vs. team, the theme was crowd vs. cancer, as it was Volley for the Cure night. We wish to thank all those who attended and showed their amazing
The Board of Directors of Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Pfister to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Morrison Community Hospital. Pam joined the staff of Morrison Community Hospital in 2002 as Administrative Assistant. In her
Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, is now selling Harvest Hammer shirts from both 2012 and 2013. All adult sizes M-2XL are available, made of tech fabric, and are $8. Children sizes S-M are available, made of cotton fabric, and are $5.
Ukulele Connection will be playing once again at the Heirloom Market & Cafe, 2200 IL Route 84, in Thomson, IL, for a three-hour, fun-filled evening. Contact the venue at 815-259-0125. The group describes itself as “a ukulele trio playing songs for better living.” Join musicians Paul Engwall (Tenor/Ukulele), Aaron Johnson
Happy Halloween, Hayden Druien! Susan Schular, owner of Lincoln Highway Gifts, 104 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, delights in taking care of her first grandchild while at her gift shop. One clue to that is the sign at the door to enter quietly, as the baby is sleeping.
There are various opportunities for Halloween fun in Morrison, IL, on Thursday, October 31, 2013. Children are invited to Trick-or-Treat at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, after school from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. “Wear your costume and receive candy treats from the staff
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary has arranged a day of great savings on jewelry and accessories. This fundraiser is affordable, because “Everything’s $5.” On Friday, November 15, 2013, the MCH lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will be filled with displays of pretty things. Stop in from 7:00 a.m. to
Sherry Schwartz will be honored at an Open House to celebrate her 70th birthday. The event will be held Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. It is requested there be no gifts.
“Make a wish!” is something we teach our children whenever birthdays are celebrated, “shooting stars” streak across the sky, dandelion seeds are blown into the wind, and holiday wishbones are pulled apart. We wouldn’t spoil their fun by adding, “It is extremely doubtful that your wish will come true.” If
The International Thanksgiving Fellowship Weekend committee, sponsored by Church Women United with contributions from the Knights of Columbus and Morrison Rotary Club, is looking for 15 homes to host international college students from Wednesday, November 27, through Sunday, December 1, 2013. Our guests arrive by charter bus from Chicago, IL,
Odell’s Friends of the Library group is pleased to announce their annual Book & Bake Sale to be held in the Community Room at the library on Saturday, November 2, 2013, beginning at 9:00 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the book budget at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street,