Morrison Community Hospital Foundation’s Big Squeeze Committee presents “Run for the Roses,” a Kentucky Derby themed fundraising event. Tickets are $45 each or $320 for a table of eight. They will be available until Friday, September 27, 2013, at Fitzgerald Drug Store, Morrison Community Hospital, or from Mick at 815-772-5510
City of Morrison Public Works employees were recognized by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce with the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service Award. The nomination cited their hard work and dedication plowing snow or fixing water line breaks and everything in between going above and beyond as public servants. Pictured left-to-right,
Lyndon Fire Department will hold their last Steak Supper of the year, on Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. The Fire Station is on First Avenue, off Moline Road (IL Route 2.) Tickets are available at the door. The cost is $12 for an 8-ounce ribeye steak,
How does one symbolize a quarter-century of devotion to a volunteer force? The Morrison Fire Department honors its members who served their community for 25 years with a gold Bulova “Caravelle” watch. The engraved timepiece reads, “MFD,” then the recipient’s name, and the 25th anniversary date. Presentations are made at
The Morrison Campaign for United Way of Whiteside County is under way. A meeting for volunteers will be Thursday, October 10, 2013, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., at the Super Wash Building, 707 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. If you would like to volunteer but cannot make the meeting, please contact
Mary Black, representing Super Wash, Inc., will head up the Morrison Division of the United Way of Whiteside County campaign this year. She is shown talking with Russell Siefken, Executive Director of the United Way, about plans for the campaign. Volunteers are being recruited by Black to help with the
Former Morrisonian Nicole Tegeler has created a way to build a new community center for Annawan, IL, from mud! Actually–from the enjoyment of muddy kids, ages four through 14, who will participate in the Mighty Titan Youth Obstacle Mud Run, on Saturday, October 5, 2013. The “fun, pumped-up event”
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Dan Drosopoulos, Nancy Gravert, and Kamden, Bob, and Becky White gathered at the “Wrestling Adversity: Taking Down Lyme Disease and Cancer” benefit held Thursday, September 26, 2013. There were numerous supporters at the pancake supper, held from 4:40 to 7:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison,
British lawyer Peter Benenson, the founder of Amnesty International, said: “It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” This slogan motivated Blaine Mineman to “get in the game” of political activism, rather than remaining upset with world events from the sidelines. Mineman was the featured speaker, as The
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 19, 2013, in celebration of the relocation of two businesses, Extreme Image Salon and annabella’s, into the newly-renovated building at 207 W. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL. Numerous Chamber members were on hand to show their support
Morrison and Fulton High School Volleyball teams will host a “Volley for a Cure” event at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. The fundraiser and barbeque dinner are from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Dinner costs $5, and all proceeds will
Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, will host a “Volley for a Cure” event on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. The Morrison and Fulton High School volleyball teams will co-sponsor the barbeque dinner from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. The meal costs $5, and all proceeds will benefit cancer research.
There are still seats available for you and your friends, on Odell’s Friends of the Library bus trip to Chicago, IL. The autumnal tour, led by former art instructor, Ned Nesti, Jr., is set for Saturday, October 26, 2013. It includes a terrific selection of Windy City highlights! Travelers are
Fall is here. It is time to get out and start shopping for bargains! St. Mary’s parish invites the shoppers of Morrison to our 3rd annual “Fall Rummage and Bake Sale,” Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5, 2013. Join us on one or both days for shopping fun and