About 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, 2012, Shell Express Lane Manager Pat Weidel presented Fireman Rob Hudson $733.25 in raffle money, raised for the Morrison Fire Department’s “Caring for Our Community,” 3rd Annual Kids Toy Drive. The main raffle item was a 39″ Emerson flat screen television. It will
Morrison Fire Department has begun its annual Toys for Kids Drive, and they have a generous benefactor in this endeavor. Drop off unwrapped toys at Shell Express Lane, 651 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Manager Pat Weidel will raffle a 36″ flat screen television to raise money for the Toy Drive.
Start your holiday morning searching Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for four Morrison High School girls. These Senior girls are, from left-to-right, Cheerleader Jessica Wieneke and Pons Taylor Benters, Janae Nardi, and Samantha Vanderlaan. They stated, “Look for us in the red outfits featured on
By 2:45 p.m. the Morrison High School auditorium, at 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, was filled with hundreds of well-wishers on Friday, November 16, 2012, with one purpose. The pep assembly was designed to honor Senior Kaitlyn Finneran, as she officially signed her Letter of Intent to play softball for
Donations to the American Red Cross Blood Drive can be made between noon and 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Sullivan’s Foods will donate a pie to those who attempt to donate. Be a hero in an hour’s time–save
The following Morrison High Schoolers were recognized as Rotary Students of the Month for October and November 2012, respectively: Matt Wilkens and Kate Fricker, top, and Kyle Meurs and Alyssa Patten. Each was nominated by teachers and chosen for “doing good things and reaching out to others.” The specific criteria
With 50 degree temperatures on Thursday, November 15, 2012, I made a point to wash my car at SuperWash, Inc., 707 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. As I pulled a token from the glovebox, I noticed there was now only one left. I always buy a lot of tokens when there
On Saturday, November 17, 2012, the Morrison Fire Department will host its annual drive-through Sandwich Sale, at 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The menu includes chips, pop, and a choice of sandwich: pork chop, brat, or hot dog. Convenient service from your toasty vehicle is between the hours of
Four Seasons Living Center, within Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, is abuzz with jigsaw puzzle bidders again, as the final days of this popular silent auction fundraiser draw near. Bids will be taken until noon on Thursday, November 15, 2012. All monies go to the FSLC
Talented, caring vocalists are shown on Sunday, November 11, 2012, in rehearsal for the annual “We Sing for Their Supper” concert. It will take place Sunday, November 18, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, at 6:00 p.m. Donations received will support Morrison Friends Food Pantry and
Preview and sample many holiday goods during the Holiday Open House at Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, November 17, 2012. The annual event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Consider these activities. Sullivan’s Foods gift cards will be drawn every hour. Children may decorate
The beauty and serenity of Mogasheen Resort, on the edge of Lake Namakagon, is captured twice in this photograph. The property recently was honored by Scott Walker, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, with congratulations for the 50 year anniversary of “offering a quality family vacation to all of their
Audrey Kooi stated, “We are happy to introduce you to Kreative Rentals’ new owner, Katie Jakubs. We are so excited about this transition! Katie’s creativity and energy will give KR fresh, new ideas and take the wedding decorating business to new heights.” Jakubs, at left, will officially take ownership on
On Saturday, November 10, 2012, Morrison United Methodist Church invites the community to once again celebrate the splendor of November and December, during their seventh annual Home for the Holidays event. The Heritage Hall, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers three pleasant opportunities to enjoy with family or friends. ·
t6gv Rock Falls, IL, farmer Shelby Rowzee held his trimmed out team of black, crossbred Morgan and Percheron horses steady in the early afternoon of Friday, October 19, 2012. Rowzee’s son, Tom, is shown in the background. Bess, on the left, and Jill were used to, and disciplined in, pulling