The sign signals a new owner and business name for a restaurant at 619 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The number of cars in the parking area indicated curious customers. Nana’s Cafe opened a month ago, on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, with service every day from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
A first-time vendor at Morrison’s Farmers’ Market on Saturday, August 3, 2013, was Charlene Klavenga of Fulton, IL. The name Chark’s (sharks) Yard Art was far from intimidating. In fact, her virbrant display looked like a fantasy garden from Alice in Wonderland or Willy Wonka films. “I started this last
For forty-three years, countless students climbed creaky, wooden stairs to the second-floor dance studio at 110 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. You could consider it a warm up, for legs too used to sitting during the school day. Boys and girls climbed those flights to experience the physicality of artistry
There will be plenty of fun for all ages at the Family Fun Fair Sunday, August 4, 2013, hosted by the Midwest Derby Divas. The event is from noon to 6:00 p.m. at 301 W. 3rd. Street, Sterling, IL. Event tickets are just $0.50. Activities include Dunk Tank Pick-a-Duck
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Family Chef Restaurant, 701 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, was awarded the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service Award for the month July. The restaurant received the honor for creating a warm and friendly environment, where customers feel welcome and appreciated,
Kyle VanDerLeest of Morrison, IL, competed at the Illinois High School Finals in Altamont, IL, from Thursday, June 13, through Saturday, June 15, 2013. He won the weekend All-Around Cowboy saddle. He competed in Cutting, Team Roping, and Tie-Down Calf Roping. Kyle finished the year-end in 1st place in Cutting,
The Lincoln Highway is the first transcontinental roadway, stretching from New York to California. It is a centenarian with a year-long theme, celebrating “Lincoln Highway Centennial 1913-2013: Travel & Tribute.” Fulton, IL, will participate in the Annual Lincoln Buy-Way Sales Event with 69 registered sales! Fulton sales will occur Friday,
The Lincoln Highway is the first transcontinental roadway, stretching from Times Square in New York City, NY, to Lincoln park in San Francisco, CA. The highway is a centenarian with a year-long theme, celebrating “Lincoln Highway Centennial 1913-2013: Travel & Tribute.” Fulton, IL, will participate in the Annual Lincoln Buy-Way
The Class of 1953, Morrison High School, will have their 60th reunion on Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. The social hour will be at 5:30, with the dinner at 6:30 p.m. Special guests will be Stan and Ruth Mitick. Ruth was
The Morrison High School Class of 1993 is having its 20th Reunion on Saturday, August 10, 2013. If you are a ’93 graduate and you would like to attend, please contact Irene Keeley at irenekeeley@me.com. The details for Saturday, August 10, follow. 8:00 a.m.We are hosting a 5K Run/ Walk
On Saturday, August 10, 2013, two former Morrison Fillies will return to the area to teach fundamental softball to area girls. Abby (Vock) McBride and Katie Tenboer, both 2007 Morrison High School graduates, will host an instructional softball camp. Katie Tenbor, left, is a two-time Division III All-American at Central
Editor’s note: Article and first two photos submitted by Rusty Lindsey; other photos courtesy of Arlyn Pessman. A one-sided first half and a dominant defensive effort paved the way for the Morrison Mustangs to defeat the Newman Comets in Saturday’s,[ July 27, 2013,] Alumni Game, hosted by Alumni Football USA.
Despite a light drizzle on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, there were smiles all around, inside 503 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. This is the Children’s Advocacy Center–April House and office of Forensic Psychologist Johanna Hager. Tiny but comfortable, the building has been a short-term haven for child victims of abuse
[Editor’s note: On Sunday, July 14, 2013, activities were held at the Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. 4th Street, Sterling, IL, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.] Shawnelle Soenksen and her family, along with “Team Shawn,” would like to thank all those who contributed to and attended the benefit