Are you a Mustang football fan? Did you play football as a youth? Do you have trouble waiting for football season to begin? Then you will enjoy this unique summer opportunity. Attend an Alumni Football USA game and benefit the Morrison High School football program. Do you especially enjoy the
Corinne Bender, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Administrator, submitted the following community activities for May 17, 2013, in Morrison, IL. Morrison Hospital Auxiliary will be having a “Jewelry is Fun” show in the hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, on Friday, May 17. The show will open at 7:00 a.m. and
“The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.” The American National Red Cross uses this plea prior to every blood drive it hosts. That is because there is never a surplus of healthy blood, to save the American citizens who desperately need it. One donation can save up
If you enjoy the Morrison, IL, City-wide Garage Sale, it will be held Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, 2013. As part of this annual community event, Morrison’s Heritage Museum will hold an air-conditioned garage sale from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. The location, at
On Thursday, March 14, 2013, nine orange cotton belts lay folded ceremoniously across the table, awaiting their new owners. If students passed their form tests, Certificates of Rank would also be awarded, signed by Grand Master John Pellegrini, Founder/President of the ICHF–International Combat Hapkido Federation (American.) In constant motion atop
“Well done, thou good and faithful [public] servant…” seems apropos of the dozen years Roger Drey has held the title, His Honor, the Mayor of Morrison, IL. He ran for Mayor in 2001 and was unopposed for re-elections in 2005 and 2009. He will retire from that position on Monday,
Standing on the pitcher’s mound on a chilly evening, Morrison Little League (MLL) Master of Ceremonies and Coach Trent Bush welcomed players, families, and the public to its Opening Day Celebration, Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Morrison Sports Complex. Representatives of eleven boys teams and six girls teams lined
Second year Morrison Varsity Basketball coach Tyler Whitebread will be offering a youth basketball camp for 3rd through 8th grade girls. Coach Whitebread and current Varsity Fillies players will be instructing the youth in the basic skills needed to be successful in playing the game of basketball. Concentration will be
One organization in Morrison, IL, is a continual recipient of treasured, interesting “gifts” from generous community members. Each month, its Board of Trustees receives a report from Owen McCulloh about recent acquisitions. Each month, these new “old” items are catalogued, inventoried, and entered into a database by his wife, Judy.
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As a pleasant surprise, Keynote speaker Dr. Jannett Highfill both informed and entertained attendees at the Whiteside Forum on Friday, April 19, 2013, with her topic, “The Economics of Globilization and Basic International Comparisons.” This is certainly not considered amusing material, but Dr. Highfill is more than a highly-educated economist.
“Extra-Strength Ebenezer” Relay for Life Team has two intriguing events designed to entertain and raise funds for American Cancer Society research. Their financial goal is $1000. How can you help? First, cast your vote–with a cash donation–for one contestant to earn the right to kiss a pig! Don’t want to
Sarah Thornidke presented the Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Stephanie Vavra with a new-in-box version of a Morrison, IL, Monopoly game. Her late mother retained a few of these games “…sponsored by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce.” Do you own “The Game of Morrison?” The label claims, “Wheeler Dealer is
It was gratifying to witness the service projects of two Morrison, IL, Scout groups on Monday, April 15, 2013. Members of Girl Souts of the USA and Boy Scouts of America share program, recognition, leadership, and service similarities. Locally, both met the same evening, in rooms next to each other,
Fill a bag. Feed families. Collect and bag nonperishable food items to support the National Association of Letter Carriers’ “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Non-perishables include canned meats and fish, soup, juice, vegetables, fruits, pasta, cereal, rice. Please do not include items that have expired