Kaywyn J.Beswick, R.N./Morrison American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report and photo of donor Lynn Reimer. Thursday, July 21, 2016, was one of the hottest days of the year in Morrison, IL. It also was one of the greatest for lives saved for American Red Cross blood drives,
Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison was honored by Morrison Chamber of Commerce with a 10:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting, on Thursday, July 14, 2016. The recognition acknowledged the dealership’s newly-expanded mechanical service area. Six new bays are now at the public’s service. There are four, new, 12,000 pound lifts to
About 9:00 a.m. on Friday, July 29, 2016, the Pink Heals Tour will roll into the Morrison Community Hospital parking lot, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, to uplift four local women who have had cancer or are in remission. Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton will lead some of the
Trent Bush, center, represented the Whiteside County Bar Association on July 8, 2016, with a donation of $2000 to the Whiteside County Children’s Advocacy Center, 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Dr. Johanna Hager, Director, accepted the check; Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi, right, attended the presentation. The Bar Association routinely
This spring, Morrison Boy Scout Troop 96 asked for help earning money to go to Summer Camp 2016. The community responded. Boys completed yard jobs and tasks that were asked of them. They requested only a donation for the work that was done, if possible. The troop wants to give
Jerry Brearton, Finance Officer of American Legion Post 328, submitted this article and photos. During the 98th Annual Department of Illinois American Legion Convention in Springfield, IL, Joe Bielema, Morrison, IL, was presented the “Central Region Firefighter of the Year Award” for outstanding, selfless service over-and-above normal duties, through community
Luke Long Ears & the Rune of King Arthur is hot off the presses. Morrison, IL, author Josh Hollister debuted the second book in The Luke Long Ears series, on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at the Afternoon Adventures program at Clinton Public Library. He read from the book and answered
Mary Buckwalter has been owner of the Beauty Hutch salon for the past 40 years, since 1976. Cosmetologist Kathy Polson, left, began working for Buckwalter 28 years ago, in 1988. Cosmetologist and Nail Specialist Rachel Wiersema, right, was hired a decade ago, in 2006. The trio has been–and will remain–a
In May 2016, Morrison Chamber of Commerce awarded their scholarship award to Kelsey Becker of Morrison, IL. Becker plans to attend Loyola University in Chicago, IL, this fall and pursue a degree in Business and Accounting. She is the daughter of Nick and Stephanie Becker. “We are pleased to award
Dear Editor: Hospice of the Rock River Valley, a United Way Agency, thanks everyone who participated in the 14th annual Hospice of the Rock River Valley (HRRV) Golf Outing on Friday, June 24, 2016. Thank you to all the sponsors who contributed to the HRRV golf outing: The Cornerstone Agency,
Modern-day slavery exists. How far would you walk to escape human slavery? Would your answer change if you were a child–rather than a capable, strong, knowledgeable adult? This summer, teacher Barry Jurgensen is walking more than 500 miles across three states, to call attention to, and reduce, the vulnerability of
Desert Storm Veterans of the 1644th Transportation Co. Army National Guard Unit, based out of Rock Falls, IL, will hold a 25-Year Desert Storm reunion, Saturday, June 25, and Sunday, June 26, 2016, in Rock Falls. Saturday, June 25, will begin with an adult gathering at the Rock Falls American
The Morrison Community Preschool is pleased to announce the hiring of Jen Wolf as the new Director/Teacher. Wolf is from Downers Grove, IL. While pursuing an Elementary Education degree, she completed clinical experiences in West Chicago, and Rochelle, IL. She participated in a yearlong student-teaching experience in Elburn, IL, where
Modern-day slavery exists. How far would you walk to escape human slavery? Would your answer change if you were a child, not a capable, strong, knowledgeable adult? Teacher Barry Jurgensen is walking 500 miles across three states, to call attention to, and reduce, the vulnerability of children to human trafficking.
Bob and Nancy Shambaugh, Morrison, IL, proudly announce the graduation of their daughter, Ruthann Shambaugh, from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, IL. On Monday, May 9, 2016, she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary/Middle School Education. Shambaugh received her first Bachelor’s Degree from Northern Illinois University in 2005 and an