According to figures from the American Heart Association, someone in the United States dies every minute from heart disease. Because heart conditions are so common, it is important for health-care professionals to understand how to perform both basic and advanced care for patients suffering heart attacks or other acute heart-related
Preprinted from The Associated Press, Saturday, June 4, 2016. Muhammad Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion, whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world…died [Friday, June 3, 2016], according to a statement released by his family. He was 74. Ali died in a Phoenix[, AZ,]-area hospital after
On Tuesday, May 31, 2016, a new barber pole spiraled outside the remodeled enterprise at 205 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Ben’s Barber Shop welcomed visitors and patrons to the former Vogel’s Barber Shop. Ben Witt of Camanche, IA, is Morrison’s new “Main Street Barber.” During the week, Vogel’s son
On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, 2016, Jean Eggemeyer and her family visited Morrison-Rockwood State Park. In the afternoon they “took a stroll on the trail that leads around [Lake Carlton].” Katie, one of two Eggemeyer daughters, “noticed it” said her mother. “It” is this snake, curled up with its
Morrison Garden Club and Master Gardener members beautified four visible locations in the City of Morrison, Friday, May 20, 2016. Take note of these: Odell Public Library 307 S. Madison Street; Veterans Park in Grove Hill Cemetery on High Street; the pocket park adjacent to Morrison’s Heritage Museum, at the
Jerry Brearton submitted this article. The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, installed over 1000 American Flags on Veterans graves at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, on Armed Forces Day, May 21, 2016. New flags are installed, and old markers are replaced each year by Post 328 and volunteers
Opening Day of the Morrison Farmers’ Market was Saturday, May 21, 2016, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. The Farmers’ Market is behind Whiteside County Court Services, 204 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Featured here are first-time vendors. Look for them on your future trips to “The Best Little Farmers’ Market in
The winner of the Post Office “Dog Bite Prevention” coloring contest was Elvia Workman, age 5. She is pictured with Brandon Hatteberg, the Delivery Supervisor for the Morrison Post Office, 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. He presented her with a $25 gift card for her artistic efforts, on Saturday,
The IHSA Class 2A Girls Softball Championship was played on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Bureau Valley High School, between the Lady Red Devils from Spring Valley Hall and the Morrison Fillies. The Morrison Fillies scored early and rebounded each time the Devils showed momentum, to clinch the Regional title
The Carpet House, Inc., 120 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, was honored by Morrison Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. The “Because Nice Matters” nomination was made by a citizen, citing excellent customer service. Chamber staff and Board Members surprised co-owner Carole House when they delivered
It is always a treat to have your breakfast or lunch prepared, even more so when “the boss” does it. On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Postmaster Bill Borum cooked pancakes for his staff, from the north loading dock of the Post Office, 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The menu
Tracy Henson submitted this report and photograph. Skylar Drolema qualified and swam at the 2016 Illinois Winter Age Group State Championships, on Sunday, March 13, 2016. The meet was held at the University of Illinois Chicago Campus Swimming Pool. Skylar swam a 2:23.40 (AA Time) in the 200 Individual Medley
Morrison’s square dance club held a graduation party and dance for its new students Monday, April 18, 2016, at the City of Morrison Community Room in Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Forty students and dancers from various clubs gathered to celebrate and experience dancing with people
Morrison Grand Square’s President, Butch VanderSchaaf, far right, is shown handing a check for $455 to Kaywyn Beswick, as a donation to the Morrison Friends Food Pantry. Pantry Administrator Beswick and all volunteers were delighted to receive the donation. The money was raised at the last Morrison Grand Squares
Congratulations to the Morrison Rotary Club 2016 award recipients. Pictured left-to-right are Kelsey Becker, Lauren Pannier, Eryn Young, Kyle McCoy, Eric Mulnix, and Brian Slater. During Honors Night, Rotarian Kevin Schisler was at the Morrison High School auditorium, on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, to present the following scholarships. Kelsey Becker