It is always a delight when Fran Riley, KWQC Channel 6 Features writer, comes to Whiteside County to interview local citizens. His sincere interest and warmth make for personal, enlightening features. Prior to the Fourth of July, Riley prepared material on Fred Steele of Lyndon, IL, during a home visit,
Brian Bartoz supplied the photographs. Editor’s note: The local service organization, Wa-Tan-Ye, hosted a brunch on Saturday, June 30, 2018, in the Fellowship Hall of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Morrison Junior High School Counselor Jackie Wiersema was the Guest Speaker. She was accompanied by her
Letter to the Editor: Rock River Hospice and Home, a United Way Agency, thanks everyone who participated in the 16th Annual Rock River Hospice and Home (RRHH) Golf Outing on Friday, June 22, 2018. Thank you to all the sponsors who contributed to the RRHH golf outing: The Cornerstone Agency,
Whiteside County Democratic Candidate for Sheriff Lieutenant John Booker and his supporters held events on Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24, 2018. Both were opportunities to meet the public, gather support, have fun, and enjoy pleasant summer weather. On Saturday, Booker and his team were a walking entry in
The local Bethesda Blaze Relay For Life Team of the American Cancer Society would like to thank all who supported their fundraising events this past year. Whether you came to one of the breakfasts at DQ Grill & Chill, attended their Scotch Doubles Bowling event, donated to or purchased something
On Monday, June 25, 2018, Sergeant Kristopher Schmidt, Republican candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff, announced political backing from one of his four, previous Republican competitors. Schmidt stated, “In life, it’s a matter of putting aside past differences for a common good. For us, it’s no different…. Mike Lewis joins us,
A local graduate from Sterling, IL, will join 46 high school Seniors and college transfer students headed to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL, this fall with a little help from their local Extension office. The students have each been awarded a $2500 Extension to ACES Scholarship to attend College
Kaywyn Beswick, new instructor with YOGA with Martina, held a session in a shady and serene setting, on Saturday, June 16, 2018, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. On the grass, beside the restaurant, under the trees, overlooking Lake Carlton made a calming location. “The next two sessions are Saturday, July
Kaywyn Beswick, new instructor at YOGA with Martina in Morrison, IL, held a session in a serene and shady setting at Morrison-Rockwood State Park. Her first “Yoga in the Park” class took place on Saturday, June 16, 2018, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. By the marina, in the grass, under
Petty Officer Dennis VanZuiden, right, of Morrison, IL, American Legion Post 328 sang “The Star Spangled Banner” at the Dale Gardner Veteran Memorial Bridge Ceremony. The ceremony took place Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Savanna, IL. VanZuiden is shown with the late Joe Klimson during a November 11, 2013, Veteran’s
Sunny skies and an afternoon temperature of 95° became two ingredients in a Morrison, IL, business venture to sell flavored shaved ice. The third ingredient was one youth’s desire to use the Dan and Amanda Cook family’s Margaritaville Maker. Their son had been wanting to implement this advanced, frozen drink
Early on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, Morrison Garden Club volunteers began fulfillment of a promise made last fall. Their goal was to beautify the area surrounding a new metal sign at the front of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Lots of weeding was the first order
Whiteside County’s April House, a Child Advocacy Center, at 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, was hosted to a Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting, at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, June 11, 2018. April House is “a safe, child-focused environment” where victims of abuse or neglect tell “their story once to
Letter to the Editor: On Wednesday, April 30, [2018,] ERA finally passed both Houses in Illinois, 45 years after Congressional approval at the Federal level. It did so without the help of Senator Neil Anderson or Representative Tony McCombie. How can they oppose women’s rights to equal protection? How can
Seventy-seven area military veterans and their Guardians-for-a-Day, will be honored for their military service, with a special trip to Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 7, 2018. They will soar on a free Honor Flight from Quad Cities International Airport, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience–to view National monuments dedicated to their branch