Editor’s note: Matt Lillpop of the Whiteside County Farm Bureau submitted the photographs. Did you happen to see a caravan of 70 tractors on Monday, August 13, 2018? Each year on the day before the Whiteside County Fair begins, area farmers meet at the fairgrounds and begin a journey through
During the 2018 Whiteside County Fair, visitors had several opportunities to support Whiteside County, and Morrison, IL, organizations. On Saturday, August 18, 2018, drawings were made. Winners from seven cities are listed below. 50/50 raffle tickets were available for purchase throughout the week. Half the $1430 proceeds will be split
Anticipation of winning a new bicycle during the Whiteside County Fair is always evident, by the number of children that swarm around the Fair Office prior to each day’s name drawing. The first winner, on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, was Cole Bland, 13, from Morrison, IL. A photograph was unavailable.
At 5:50 p.m., on Friday, August 17, 2018, three-year-old Micah Morris was ready to enjoy a corn dog and watch the Antique Tractor Parade, at the Whiteside County Fair. He lives in Sterling, IL, with his mother, Danika Morgan.
Hannah Linder, Morrison, IL, has shown her dairy cattle at the Whiteside County Fair since she was five years old. She has entered Lois, the Holstein cow in the photo, for the last dozen years, beginning in 2006, when Lois was a yearling calf. Lois won First Junior Calf at
Dietary Manager Tawnya Dennings, who works at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, entered three different types of cookies in the Whiteside County Fair. She won a ribbon in all three categories. Dennings received a blue ribbon for first place for her Chocolate Chip cookie second place for her Peanut
Eight-year-old Kiptyn House is a bird whisperer. Close to 8:30 p.m., on Monday, July 23, 2018, he came walking slowly beside his house, on E. North Street, Morrison, IL. He held a stick. Gripping the end of that “walking” stick was a small, young, gorgeous bird. Every few moments, to
Lacey is a Paint mare owned by the Dr. Cal Vandermyde family, 15213 Norrish Road, Morrison, IL. She delivered on Thursday, May 31, 2018. The sire was an American Quarter Horse. Dr. Vandermyde noted the breeding between a Paint and a Quarter Horse transfers the mare’s classification to her offspring,
On Saturday, August 4, 2018, Booker for Sheriff walked in the 50th anniversary Miss Flame Parade in Albany, IL. Candidate John Booker walked along many supporters. Booker thanks all supporters from the Albany area for their continued support. John Booker, below center, is honored to announce the support of his
John Booker, candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff, announces for the second year in a row that Booker for Sheriff will sponsor the Kids Pedal Pull at the Whiteside County Fair. The two-day event will be Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 18, at 11:00 a.m. Booker
Thank you to all who supported the City of Morrison Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, July 28, 2018, and enjoyed the Foosball court. It was provided by Thrive Ministries of Morrison (Morrison Christian Reformed Church) and Fulton, IL. Gift card winners were Hilary McDearmon, Dave Popkin, Noah Robbins, and Aeriel Williams.
The Friends of the Parks held two drawings for bicycles at the Morrison Sports Complex, during the City of Morrison Summer Extravaganza event, on Saturday, July 28, 2018. The fortunate children are shown below. Friends of the Parks stated, “Congratulations to Ivy Mills on winning one of the bikes at
Marlene Buikema, of Morrison Family Health Clinic, 635 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, announced, “Our Nurse Practitioner, Becky West, is retiring, and we are hosting a retirement party at our clinic for her. She has worked along side Dr. Mark Woods for 25 years and was the first Nurse Practitioner Medical
Editor’s note: Jerry Brearton, American Legion Post 328 Finance Officer and Sergeant-at-Arms, submitted this press release and photos. American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, granted two, July 2018, Commander’s Awards for years of outstanding service. The prestigious awards were presented by Commander Terry Jones. Cake and ice cream
Editor’s note: Morrison Garden Club member Sharon Moore submitted this article and photos. From spring into fall, blooms are aplenty in the gardens that surround this stately home at 408 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, the home of Sabrina and Todd Statzer. The Statzers and their dogs moved to Morrison