Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey submitted this article. When you meet someone on the street, little thought is given toward their life history or how life has formed that person or that moment. However, the person and moment take a personal turn, when the life story of Morrison’s Peggy Medema Jenkins
Events
Railroad enthusiasts should reserve Tuesday, July 30, 2019, for a unique experience, as the a gigantic steam locomotive, No. 4014, will roar through Morrison, IL, heading west at track speed. The engine has not been in service for seven decades. Now, the Union Pacific’s historic Big Boy steam locomotive No.
The Savanna Historical Society will host a musical program on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at 4:00 p.m., at the Museum, 406 Main Street, Savanna, IL. Everyone is invited to sit back and enjoy this entertaining program. The Terrapin Ramblers of Elizabeth, IL, will explore the roots of traditional American music.
On Sunday July 28, 2019, a one-time only performance of “An Evening with C. S. Lewis,” a play by David Payne will be held at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Starring Philip Crowley, the production begins at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free, but a free-will donation
The American Legion organization traces its roots to March 15-17, 1919, in Paris, France, in the aftermath of World War I. The American Legion was Federally chartered on September 16, 1919, and quickly became an influential force at the National, State and local levels. It is dedicated to service to
Editor’s note: Kathy Schmidt submitted the photographs. Resident Kathy Schmidt was dismayed in early June 2019, when she saw unused tennis courts atop the hill in Kelly Park, on High Street, Morrison, IL. “That’s such a mess!” she thought. She took her disgust and a plan to correct the “mess”
Marketing Director Karla Burn stated, “Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held a Salute to Veterans Program on Friday, June 28, 2019, in honor of our 21 veterans. It was a very touching ceremony, with a few sentimental tears, tons of smiles, and socializing. All veterans received
Morrison Historical Society hosts Bryn Callahan, Moline, IL, on Sunday, June 30, 2019, as speaker. His Orphan Train program begins promptly at 1:30 p.m. at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The air-conditioned building is accessible to all via a ramp at the back. As State President of
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, hosted three exciting events in one June 2019 week. On Wednesday, June 19, Volunteers were treated to supper in appreciation of their support of the gallery. Window signs indicated that volunteerism is the work engine in any organization. Volunteer Chair
Online entries are now being accepted for the 149th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs Tuesday, August 13, through Saturday, August 17, 2019. The Whiteside County Fair no longer publishes Premium Books. The pages are available online at www.whitesidecountyfair.org. Look for the “NEW” arrow on the home page and click
At 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, Friends of Odell Library will show the mystery film “The List of Adrian Messenger,” a film of intrigue, starring George C. Scott, Dana Wynter, and Kirk Douglas. The famous John Huston directed the film. Be prepared to guess the identity of actors
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, welcomed Rev. Tony Appel with an Installation Service on Sunday, June 2, 2019. The Installation began at 3:00 p.m. There was a luncheon afterward for congregants and community well wishers. Pastor Appel transferred from ? He is joined by his
The youngest children making the simplest creation will involve a process–in thought and use of media. So do animals. Elephants, chimpanzees, and gorillas have been known to “choose” a brush size color into which to dip it place-in-space to apply the brush to paper direction to move the brush moment
Unite Work Camp student volunteers made a visible impact in Morrison, IL. Three groups painted three homes in three days, Wednesday, June 19, through Friday, June 21, 2019. Three other teams worked their generous beautification magic in Clinton, IA. Five major churches were involved in this service project, to benefit
Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey took the group photograph. Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a noon Ribbon Cutting for 5 Star Landscape Design, on Thursday, June 20, 2019. The setting was the artfully landscaped front yard of the owners, Javier and Maggie Carreno, at 810 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL. His