At 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2018, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented Randy Muur with the Because Nice Matters award. He owns Morrison Tire Center, 318 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Muur was nominated for helping a student in need acquire affordable tires. Others have described his acts of generosity.
The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant Windmill will be beginning their sponsorship of their 2018 Tourism Events at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL. Many of the events are hosted through a grant from the S.S. Flikkema Foundation to support the arts and sciences in the local area. Each
The friends of Odell Public Library will offer a program on Healthier Nutrition and Eating Habits on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Odell Public Library, 307 S Madison Street, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room. John Park, a Registered Dietitian from Sterling Community General Hospital, will give information
Editor’s note: Troop Leader Hillary Blevins submitted this article. Morrison, IL, Girl Scout Troop 1504 hosted “Super Scouts in Action,” a Journey Badge workshop for area Junior Girl Scouts in grades 4-to-5. The five, powerful Junior Girl Scouts from the troop include, left-to-right, Annabelle B., Deeanna M., Yvette S., Maya
The excitement and enthusiasm was electric, as people filled the first floor of Loft 112. Everyone had something to say about this venue, the artworks that filled it, and the artists who produced them. One had to speak loudly to be heard. Layers of continual conversation drove the sound to
Some birthdays are a significant “milestone.” Such was the case as Phyllis Maxfield, Morrison, IL, reached the 95th anniversary of her birth, on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. She was born in 1923, as Phyllis Anita Hillmer, of Geneseo, IL. On Sunday afternoon, January 14, local friends and her extended family
On Saturday, December 23, 2017, Dunlap Masonic Lodge #321 of Morrison, IL, had the honor and privilege of presenting a 70-year membership pin and certificate to brother Bill Abbott. Pictured are Worshipful Master of Dunlap Lodge #321 Mark Ottens, left, and brother Abbott.
Morrison Chamber of Commerce held its Wine and Beer Tasting Networking Event and Annual Meeting, on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Heavy appetizers and desserts were served during the tasting, from 5:00 to 6:15, allowing time
St. Mary’s Church Morrison Knights of Columbus will sponsor their Annual Freethrow Competition, for boys and girls ages nine-through-14, on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Eligibility is determined by the child’s age on January 1. Participants are divided for competition by age and gender. There is no fee to participate. The
The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant Windmill will host several students from the Fulton High Speech Team on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., at the Windmill Cultural Center. This revue will allow an additional performance session for the local youth. The public is encouraged to come enjoy the
The Friends of Odell Pubic Library will offer a program on Healthier Nutrition and Eating Habits on Monday, February 5, 2018, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room. John Park, a Registered Dietitian from CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL,
At 10:00 a.m., a score-plus-two of men and women attended the Loft 112 Volunteer Training on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Two people were also artist exhibitors, Everett Pannier and Val Butcher. Volunteer Coordinator Sandi Crouse, led the informational meeting over the next hour. She is shown at left talking after
What’s it like to be a “Big” with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) in Whiteside County? If you are like many people, you have heard of BBBS, but you are not sure what it means to become a “Big.” You may know that BBBS adults are mentors to area youth,
Every eight weeks, the public is invited to donate blood through American Red Cross. A pint of blood is the liquid gift of life, for up-to-three people. Donations were accepted on the first time in 2018, on Friday, January 12, from noon to 6:00 p.m., at Morrison United Methodist Church,
Editor’s note: Photo was taken by Jerry Lindsey. If you have been missing Baked by Liz’s muffins, coffee, and camaraderie on Thursdays, know that Loft 112, Morrison’s new art gallery, will be stocked with coffee and Liz’s mini muffins, on Thursdays, beginning January 25, 2018. Loft 112 will hold its