Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, is hosting a free BMX Stunt Show and Anti-Bullying Program performed by the Dialed Action Sports Team. This free event will be held in the church parking lot at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Bring your lawn chairs, and
A popular event at the Whiteside County Fair is the Antique Tractor Parade before the grandstand. Friday, August 16, 2013, continued the tradition. On Monday, August 12, many exhibitors were part of a caravan that covered miles of country roads, during the 5th Annual Whiteside County Farm Bureau Antique Tractor
Rotary helps those who help the less fortunate. They proved it again on Thursday, August 22, 2013. With a matching grant from Rotary International, Morrison[, IL,] Rotary was able to purchase a laptop with several programs, printer, wireless router, ink, and paper for the Morrison Friends Food Pantry. No more
Today’s fast-paced lifestyle offers many options for an individual or family to spend on Saturday. You can focus on music and perhaps take in a concert or listen to some itunes. You can focus on art and visit a museum or theatre. You can travel to find the best food
Todd Mickley submitted the following results from the 143rd Whiteside County Fair in the Open Culinary, Junior and Open Beef, and Open Sheep Departments; the Tractor & Truck Pull;Elections; Tuesday and Saturday Kids Tractor Pedal Pulls; Horseshoe Tournament. All towns are assumed to be in Illinois unless noted. 13-22 /
The award for “Largest Gathering at a Morrison Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting” goes to Optometrist Bradley R. Yaklich and wife Elizabeth, owners of Vision Source. On Thursday, August 22, 2013, 45 people attended the noon Grand Opening of their newly-remodeled location–626 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Amanda Cook recorded the
Ceremonial golden shovels and hardhats were the order of the day, or morning, as first visible steps were taken to create Coz-E Corner, on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. The future convenience store and gas station will be located at IL Route 78 and Meadowbrook Drive, south of Morrison Institute of
What lies behind the preparation of a Demolition Derby vehicle? Find something cheap and beaten up, yet serviceable for ramming and being rammed by other vehicles. Strip it of glass, seats, and upholstery. Strengthen the frame for the anticipated collisions. Select a lucky name or number. Personalize it with paint,
The final two bicycles were awarded on Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the 143rd Annual Whiteside County Fair. At 2:00 p.m. nine-year-old Kalli Fisher of Morrison, IL, heard her name announced over the loudspeaker. She did not require the allowed three minutes to enter the Secretary Office. Fisher and her
The Saturday, August 17, 2013, Demolition Derby was a huge draw, concluding the 143rd Annual Whiteside County Fair. There were 76 entries. “About 120 t-shirts” donated by Community State Bank were tossed to the well-trained, cheering crowd between contests. Trumpeter Mike McCoy played “The Star Spangled Banner” and then “Happy
Joel Downie, CPA, of Rock Falls, IL, donated the bicycle that made Brady Ballard smile on Friday, August 16, 2013. He is an 11-year-old sixth grader who lives in Tampico, IL, with mother Stephanie Ballard and Brett Adams. Brady has a bike, of sorts, but it is “an old, 1962
Kent Foley of Morrison, IL, won the bicycle drawing on Thursday, August 15, 2013, a donation by Five Star Enterprises of Morrison. The seven-year-old is entering second grade. Six-year-old Addison Hoyle of Dixon, IL, won a plate of puppy cupcakes during the 4:00 p.m. Cake and Pie Walk. Grandmother Sue
Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside 4-H’ers had a day to remember at the 2013 Illinois State Fair! These 4-H’ers had earned the right to advance to the State Fair by being “the best of the best” at their County 4-H Show. The State Fair experience presents Illinois 4-H’ers with a unique
The Exelon Corporation has been a long-time supporter of Morrison’s annual Paint the Town event, now in its 19th year. Bill Stoermer, Exelon, recently presented their sponsorship check to the CAPA (Children’s Art Preservation Association) Board of Directors. Morrison’s Paint the Town will be held Saturday, September 21, 2013, in
Editor’s note: Morrison Farmers’ Market committee member Corrine Bender submitted the article and photos. Visitors to the Morrison Farmers’ Market, behind Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, may have noticed the addition of some new volunteers this season. Morrison High School basketball players stepped up to volunteer their