Musical Theatre is a purely American idea originating in the 1880’s. John and Anne Frame will take a trip through 90 years of musicals on Monday, February 20, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the Program Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Presented by Friends
On Tuesday, February 14, 2017, Odell Public Library Friends will present one of the most powerful films of the last several years, “Selma.” Odell Public Library is located at 307 S Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The film zeros in a crucial chapter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. It
Marc Adami submitted this report. The Whiteside Forum hosted Fr. Robert “Bud” Grant, PhD, an environmentalist, professor (at St. Ambrose University, Davenport IA), author, and Catholic Priest to speak to us on environmental ethics and environmental theology. Our meeting was held Thursday night, January 26, 2017, in the Program Room
January Is National Mentoring Month. One organization that takes that mission to heart is Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS.) Since 1904, BBBS has been changing children’s lives, by matching them with caring adults to guide them on a path to success. Millions of children need a caring adult role model.
Harvey Zuidema was the first recipient of the new Morrison Chamber of Commerce “Citizen of the Year Award.” He was presented the recognition at the Chamber’s Networking Event and Annual Meeting, held Thursday, January 26, 2017, at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. Zuidema, left, is shown
Dear Editor: After careful consideration of her qualifications and the responses she offered at her hearing, I’ve decided I must oppose Betsy DeVos for Secretary of Education. I cannot support an Education nominee who has expressed plans to put Americans’ tax dollars toward private and charter schools, while our public
Northern Illinois Cancer Treatment Center (NICTC) is pleased to welcome Edward Miles, M.D., left, to their outstanding medical staff. Dr. Miles is a Radiation Oncologist residency trained at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. He received his Doctor of Medicine at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda,
Coach Jill Beswick submitted this information and photos. On Saturday, January 14, 2017, the Morrison High School Pons traveled to Bureau Valley High School for an Illinois Drill Team Association (IDTA) competition. They not only received a qualifying score for State, but they received the highest score of the IDTA
It’s Girl Scout Cookie time, and 2017 commemorates the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts selling cookies. To celebrate, GSUSA has introduced a specialty item, “Girl Scout S’mores.” This is a crunchy graham sandwich cookie, with creamy chocolate and marshmallowy filling. The favorites–Thin Mints, Somoas, Do-si-Dos, Trefoils, Savannah Smiles, and Tagalongs–continue
Register for the upcoming Morrison Schools Foundation “Luau Trivia Night.” The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. Start forming your team now, because only five tables remain. Register a team of six-to-eight people for $80 The host will
The February meeting of the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will recall a grim event from the past. This was an 1832 Indian massacre near Ottawa, IL, one of the first events of the Black Hawk War. The Guest Speaker will be Heinz Suppan of Marquette Academy at Chicago, IL. The
Experts from the U. S. Army will discuss cybersecurity during a presentation at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. The presentation begins at 1:00 p.m. in the Parkinson Auditorium and is expected to last two hours. “Computer security is hot topic right
Katie Eggemeyer, Cottonwood 4-H Club Reporter, wrote this club meeting report. The Cottonwood 4-H Club met at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Four members presented in their project areas. Marissa Wadsworth demonstrated how to make “slime” out of simple
Editor’s note: Risha Raven, MD, submitted this essay. Dr. Raven works at Morrison Community Hospital. Dear Editor: Nearly 60 million U. S. citizens are estimated to live in rural areas–myself included. We have higher rates of chronic medical diseases [and] higher rates of morbidity–but disproportionately less access to the healthcare
Dear Editor: I am writing to thank Dr. Risha Raven for her thoughtful and effective editorial in this morning’s [Thursday, January 12, 2017, Daily Gazette] newspaper. It was regarding the Affordable Care Act. David Hellmich, Ph.D. President, Sauk Valley Community College