Editor’s note: Kathy Schmidt submitted the photographs. Resident Kathy Schmidt was dismayed in early June 2019, when she saw unused tennis courts atop the hill in Kelly Park, on High Street, Morrison, IL. “That’s such a mess!” she thought. She took her disgust and a plan to correct the “mess”
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, welcomed Rev. Tony Appel with an Installation Service on Sunday, June 2, 2019. The Installation began at 3:00 p.m. There was a luncheon afterward for congregants and community well wishers. Pastor Appel transferred from ? He is joined by his
The youngest children making the simplest creation will involve a process–in thought and use of media. So do animals. Elephants, chimpanzees, and gorillas have been known to “choose” a brush size color into which to dip it place-in-space to apply the brush to paper direction to move the brush moment
Unite Work Camp student volunteers made a visible impact in Morrison, IL. Three groups painted three homes in three days, Wednesday, June 19, through Friday, June 21, 2019. Three other teams worked their generous beautification magic in Clinton, IA. Five major churches were involved in this service project, to benefit
Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey took the group photograph. Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a noon Ribbon Cutting for 5 Star Landscape Design, on Thursday, June 20, 2019. The setting was the artfully landscaped front yard of the owners, Javier and Maggie Carreno, at 810 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL. His
On Thursday, June 20, 2019, the public is invited to a Meet the Artists event at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, starting at 6:30 p.m. There is no fee to attend. Each artist will discuss his/her philosophy, process, and products. Time will be allowed for
Editor’s note: Illinois District 71 Representative Tony McCombie submitted this editorial. As we approach Independence Day, it is hard not to reflect on the true meaning of the holiday, at a time when the 13 American colonies were no longer under the monarch of Britain. July 4th was declared by
Branch Manager and Loan Officer Michelle Renkes describes a recent beautification effort by Credit union employees. “Because 1st Gateway Credit Union employees work in a downtown business on Main Street, we usually park in the City parking lot. One day walking into work, it was noticed the weeds seemed to have
Editor’s note: Kathy Schmidt submitted the photographs. Resident Kathy Schmidt was dismayed in early June 2019, when she saw unused tennis courts atop the hill in Kelly Park, on High Street, Morrison, IL. “That’s such a mess!” she thought. She took her disgust and a plan to correct the “mess”
Andy Beranek Painting was honored with a second “Because Nice Matters” recognition, on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at the Morrison Chamber of Commerce office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne presented a certificate and jar of candy. This recognition follows a previous customer accolade
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Meet the Artist reception for Michael Dunbar, on Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Since 1991 he and his wife Anne have lived in Prophetstown, IL. She is a Health Care Administrator in Prophetstown.
Dog lovers know their pets can smile with delight, whether with teeth or tails. Such was the case when Kurt Schmidt and his 15-month-old dog, Maizy, entered the east end of Kelly Park, about 8:15 a.m., on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Maizy is a compact Miniature Australian Shepherd, a member
James D. Bosma of Morrison, IL, was honored for 40 years of dedication to funeral service, during the 139th Annual Iowa Funeral Directors Association (IFDA) Convention. It was held Tuesday, May 14, through Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Prairie Meadows Hotel & Convention Center in Altoona, IA. Bosma was one-of-eight
Editor’s note: Mick Welding submitted the feature and photograph. The Friends of the Parks added an artistic touch to the Morrison Hospital Community Garden, by donating bicycles to be on display in French Creek Park. Thank you to Glenn Ackeberg, Bob Brandon, Bill McNeal, and Stan Mitick for assisting in
Senior Vice Commander Dennis VanZuiden of The American Legion Post 328 (on the right) received a 100% Membership Certificate from The American Legion National Commander, Brett P. Reistad. Petty Officer USN VanZuiden was invited to The American Legion Post 589 in Warrenville, IL, to receive the Certificate from National Commander