You may have heard that some politicians in Congress are threatening a Government shutdown. I’m hopeful that common sense will prevail, and we can reach an agreement to avert a shutdown. But, regardless, I wanted to take action to ensure our Nation’s veterans would remain protected from a shutdown’s damaging
Shown is the 26th Harvest Hammer Overall Female 5K Winner, Meagan Moreno, age 13 from Morton, IL, and Dr. Suellen Girard, Morrison Rotary President. The event, held Saturday morning, September 21, 2013, involved participants from Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Illinois, with 260 females and 211 males. Statistics
Come see how CGH Medical Center is taking patient care to a new level! On Tuesday, October 1, 2013, three very special events will take place at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. At 3:30 p.m. is the Groundbreaking for a $7 million Emergency Department expansion/renovation. A
Jon Kophamer of Morrison, IL was fortunate to sit next to Adrian Peterson at a Cubs baseball game. As they chatted, Kophamer invited the former Chicago Bears Running Back to visit his town. On Sunday, September 22, 2013, Peterson did that, making a 9:30 a.m. presentation at Ebenezer Reformed Church,
Odell’s Friends of the Library hosts a “Brains for Books” Trivia Night and Dessert Auction on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at the Oak Room at Prairie Ridge Golf Course, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Registration and dining begin at 6:00 p.m., with trivia at 6:30 p.m. Come and enjoy
The United Way of Whiteside County is hosting a chili cook-off at the Harvest Moon Festival, Saturday, October 12, 2013, in downtown Sterling, IL, at the corner of E. Fourth Street and First Avenue. Registrations are due by Saturday, September 28, at United Way of Whiteside County office, 502 First
The April House Advocacy Center Golf Outing is Saturday, September 28, 2013, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. Monies raised will support the work of Forensic Psychologist Johanna Hager. Tiny but comfortable, the building at 503 N. Madison Street, Morrison, has been
Peter Benenson, the founder of Amnesty International, said: “It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” Come help us light a candle for human rights! The Whiteside Forum opens its 2013-2014 season of provocative discussions with the theme “Human Rights” on Thursday, September 26, 2013, from 6:30 to
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will sponsor a Fall Health Screening Special on Monday, October 14, through Friday, October 18, 2013, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Participants must be fasting for ten hours before testing. Payment is by cash only. Come directly to the MCH
Joining the Rotarians for lunch were Trever Troutman and Hannah Blacklock, September 2013 Students of the month. Trever Troutman is the son of Kipp and Jamie Troutman. He is President of Senior Student Council and a member of Key Club. He is a Pre-K/K Kidzlink leader at Cross Roads Community
Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. 9th Street, Sterling, IL, has numerous activities scheduled for October 2013. If you need inexpensive public transportation to attend these–or any event–contact Whiteside County Public Transportation at 815-625-7433, for pick up and return drop off at your home. New Game–beginning Wednesday, October 2, at
The Volunteer Millers at De Immigrant windmill in Fulton, IL, will host their next public program on Monday, September 30, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. “Franklin Creek Grist Mill: Lincoln Highway Mill” will be presented at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Avenue, in downtown Fulton, IL, across from the City’s
Editor’s note: This article was submitted by Nancy Gravert. All of us have mentors in our lives that have left lasting impressions on us, whether it be a family member, friend, religious member, or a teacher. These people may be a part of our lives for a short period of
The Morrison Wrestling Team held their “Pancakes & Artwork” fundraiser the morning after Paint the Town, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, Sunday, September 22, 2013, at the corner of E. Main and Genesee Streets, Morrison, IL. Donations support the Morrison Wrestling Program. Pancakes, sausage, milk, and juice were enjoyed at
Dear Senior Parents, Morrison High School THUSE is coming up soon, and you have the opportunity to be a part of it! THUSE is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2013, and will include the Senior dad’s flag football game and the Senior mom’s pons team. If Senior moms are interested,