Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen estimated “80-to-100” electrified luminaries and 14 bountiful crimson bows were purchased in November 2016, to add to the Christmas ambience of Morrison, IL. The decorative items were financed by a generous donation from Emmanuel Reformed Church’s Voices of Praise, a 90-voice choir. Because
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen estimated “80 to 100” electrified luminaries and 14 bountiful crimson bows were purchased in November 2016, to add to the Christmas ambience of Morrison, IL. The decorative items were financed by a generous donation from Emmanuel Reformed Church’s Voices of Praise, a 90-voice
During the Morrison, IL, Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 3, 2016, Don Miller was honored as Christmas Parade Grand Marshal. His exceptional community service and love of Morrison made him a wonderful candidate for this year’s parade. Miller has given so much of his time and effort over the
Professional Director and Producer Johnick Petry discussed his latest–and local–short film endeavor, on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, the day before the film premieres at Historic Dixon Theatre, 114 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL. This Thursday, December 1, first showing of the movie will begin at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening
Sunday, November 27, 2016, marked the first Sunday of Advent. This period begins four Sundays before Christmas and is observed in commemoration of the coming of Christ into the world. On that day, after the “Hanging of the Greens” ceremony at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL,
The Carroll-Jo Daviess Daughters of the American Revolution in conjunction with the Department of Defense, honored veterans of the Viet Nam War from Lanark, Mt. Carroll, and Shannon, IL, in a ceremony at the Heritage Center in Lanark, on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Each veteran was presented with a certificate
Kunes County Auto Group of Morrison, 627 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, is finalizing one holiday promotion while beginning a second. Until the end of the November, visitors can “Fill the [Chevy] Cruz” with non-perishable items for Morrison Friends Food Pantry. As a “thank you,” the dealership offers two specials: $189/month
The American Legion Post #328 in Morrison, IL, conducted a Shopping Spree Raffle, to allow one winner an opportunity to shop for two minutes at Sullivan’s Foods in Morrison. Only 200 tickets were sold. Along with the raffle, the Legion built into the rules that 10% of the proceeds would
November is a month that included an additional celebration for Julie Mask of Erie, IL. On Friday, November 18, 2016, she retired from her job as Bookkeeper at Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Mask began her career locally 12 years ago. Prior to 2004, Mask worked
It was likely to be the last day of November with temperatures in the 70’s. Morrison Garden Club members took to Main Street, decorating 11 sidewalk flower pots for the Christmas season On the morning of Thursday, November 17, 2016, these seven artisans transformed four blocks: Kathy Anderson, Sandra Crouse,
Editor’s note: It originally stated that donation checks should be made to “Sterling Federal Bank.” This is incorrect. Make checks payable to “Jill Kaufman DBA” keeping “Cutting for a Cause” in the memo line. Jackie Woodman, of Crossroads Community Church, will serve as trustee. When a tree falls, it can
First Assistant Fire Chief Joe Beilema supplied the photograph. On November 2, 1986, two men made the selfless decision to become first responders. Thirty years later, these firefighters continue to serve Morrison, IL, and surrounding communities. Morrison Fire Department honored Jeff Eissens, left, and Captain Randy Betts during a Wednesday,
Commander Dale Usterbowski of The American Legion Post #328 in Morrison, IL, shown below left, received a $250 donation from Vice President Bob Smith of Triumph Community Bank, on Thursday, November 17, 2016. The American Legion Post #328 has spearheaded a project to add six additional stone tablets to the
Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce initiated a Fall Clean Up Day on Saturday, September 10, 2017. One component of the beautification project was to enlist volunteers to repaint City fire hydrants red. Rebecca Green, Chamber Marketing and Customer Service Manager, noted, “We expected this [task] would go into fall 2017,
Editor’s note: This essay was submitted by Wendy Dobesh of Morrison, IL. Her three children have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. The first photograph of Emily, William, and mother Wendy Dobesh, was taken Wednesday, November 2, 2016, after they had their hair colored by Amanda Fassler, at Beauty Hutch.