Editor’s note: Read about this United Way of Whiteside County program, initiated by the late Dorcas “Diki” Bull of Morrison, IL. It concluded its 15th year. Dear Editor: We would like to thank the entire community for helping with “Let’s Feed Our Children” this summer. By donating peanut butter and
The Morrison High School Class of 1981 will celebrate its 35th Reunion around Morrison, IL, on Friday, September 16, and Saturday, September 17, 2016. We hope to see you there! Friday, September 16: “Meet & Greet” at 6:00 p.m., at Dr. Vandermyde’s (Scott’s dad), 617 N. Orange Street 7:30 p.m.,
On Wednesday, August 24, 2016, the Morrison Junior High School 8th grade Volleyball team devised a plan, to honor the critically ill mother of their teammate, Abby Huizenga. They wanted to hold a balloon launch the next day. Thursday, August 25, was Shannon Huizenga’s 42nd birthday. Helium-filled balloons of blue
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary will host a “Books are Fun” Book and Gift Fair on Friday, August 26, 2016, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Morrison Community Hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. The public is invited to shop for great books, including a large selection
Little Emma DeBoer and her family are pictured left-to-right, back row, Grandma Michelle “Shelley” (Hook) Wilkens and Great-grandpa John Hook; front row, front row, Mother Justine (Wilkens) DeBoer and Great-great-grandpa Marvin Hook, who holds baby Emma. Marvin Hook is a resident at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.
The Cub Scout “Raingutter Regatta” will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 25, 2016, at French Creek Park, next to the parking lot off IL Highway 78, in Morrison, IL. Children will be provided materials to make their own small sailboats. They will then race on
Each August six youthS leave the fairgrounds with a new bicycle. Children enter their name for a daily drawing at 6:00 p.m., with an extra draw at 2:00 on Saturday. Generous donors make this joyful experience possible. The 2016 Annual Whiteside County Fair bike winners follow. Towns are in Illinois
The expected 6:30 p.m. Demolition Derby on Saturday, August 20, 2016, drew a huge crowd–as always–to the Morrison, IL, grandstand. This year, the Whiteside County Fair was the new promoter; Rob Mahnesmith of Chillicothe, IL, was the new event organizer. Casey Lipe recorded lineups, awarded checks, and organized details of
On Saturday, August 20, 2016, Kiley sent a Facebook message to “those…going to the Whiteside County Fair today.” She asked, ” Please wear your Team Shannon shirt to show your support, as she’s fighting for her life.” Shannon Huizenga, Morrison, IL, was diagnosed with cancer this spring. She was the
Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees and its Annan Mill Committee members met their generous benefactor, a former Morrisonian who donated to them in December 2015 the Annan Mill. The organization hosted Brent Sikkema and family to an informal reception and meal, on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. The gathering took
Following are winners from Tuesday, August 16, 2016, exhibitors in these Whiteside County Fair groups: Jr. Agricultural Products; Open Agricultural Products; Junior Hobbies; Open Hobbies; Junior Textiles; Open Textiles; Open Horticulture; Open Swine. All states are Illinois unless noted. James Dobbels of Cambridge, front, took the Champion Single Barrow class.
Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison[, IL,] recently made a generous contribution in support of music at the Morrison Farmers’ Market. The Morrison Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday through September 24, 2016, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. On hand for the check presentation were, left-to-right, Corinne Bender (Market Committee),
Are you a member of the Morrison High School class of 1996? A combination of local events will enrich your 20th year reunion, on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Forest Inn Restaurant and Lounge, 20657 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. At 7:30 p.m., enjoy conversation and drinks at the cash bar.
One of the highlights of summer for our residents at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, has always been the tractor parade, which takes place the day before the start of the Whiteside County Fair. On Monday, August 15, 2015, 88 drivers of various makes of tractors passed along
The Whiteside County Fair has an amazing line up of entertainment, with something sure to please those who attend. The Fair opens Tuesday, August 16, 2016, and concludes on Saturday, August 20. The 146th annual fair, held at the fairgrounds in Morrison, IL, has something for everyone that you won’t