This report and photos were submitted by Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright. For high school wrestlers the State Wrestling Tournament is the pinnacle of their prep careers. All wrestlers dream of it, some get to experience it, while others only get to spectate. Four Mustang wrestlers saw
Dear Editor: White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) would like to thank the community; dessert donors; Dixie Vegter, Carol Folkerts, Linda Carney, and Judy Ouderkerk at Cross Creek; Deanne Young and the Young Family for their participation, hospitality, and hosting of WHOA’s Trivia Night fundraiser. It was held at Cross
Morrison Post Office, 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, held a Valentine’s Day coloring contest this month. Postmaster Bill Borum is shown with the winner, Liam Blacklock, age 8 of Morrison. The artist received a Visa $25 gift card for his efforts.
Rites of passage are marked by the tradition of ceremony, gathered family and invested personnel, and–usually–good food. Such was the case Thursday, February 18, 2016, when six youngsters from the Webelos II den crossed over to Boy Scout Troop 96. Across the Nation, February is the annual cross-over month. Webelos
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, celebrated Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 12, 2016. There was wonderful musical entertainment provided by “The Ukulele Connection,” and cupcakes were served. Congratulations to Spencer Knox, who was named Resthave’s King, and Thelma Smith, who was named Queen.
Clinton Community College, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA, hosted the 35th Anniversary B-rrry Scurry 4 Mile Run/Walk, on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Four men and 14 women from Morrison, IL, traveled the out-and-back, flat-and-fast course. Men entrants were Dale Belt, Andy Lewis, Andrew Schaver, and Ryan Zinke. Women racers were
Find out about current Morrison Chamber of Commerce events, as well as other events going on around Morrison, IL. Kim Ewoldsen continues her publicity messages on local radio stations this month. She will be interviewed and offer listeners a question-and-answer session. Ewoldsen is both Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Morrison
During the Monday, February 8, 2016, Morrison, IL, City Council meeting, Mayor Everett Pannier honored a 34 year member of the Public Works Department. Pete Swearingen received a plaque to acknowledge his retirement at the end of January. For over three decades he worked mainly in the Water Department, answering
Dear Editor: I [wish] to express a great “thank you” to Pastor Mike Selburg for hosting the gathering for Anna Catherine Stockham tonight[, Thursday, February 4, 2016]. Our First Presbyterian Church has been the only one who expressed an interest in holding such an event, that I am aware of.
Our Rotary February 2016 students of the month are Sydney Beveroth and Adam Deter. Sydney is the daughter of Keith and Sondra Beveroth. She is active in Pons and Student Council, where she serves as President. She is also a member of Key Club and the BLIND program, where she
It was a pleasant end-of-day gathering on Friday, January 15, 2016, shared by four Morrison Chamber of Commerce members, two Morrison High School staff members, and 19 Key Club members. The purpose was to honor the assistance of the Key Club to the Chamber Christmas Walk Committee, on Saturday, December
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Business Associate Sharon Swanson will be honored with a retirement reception on Friday, January 29, 2016. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. will host an Open House for Swanson from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at 100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, Customers and the community are invited to stop
James Steppe’s attention recently was caught by a pair of smiling teddy bears, seated in a field. He submitted the photos. These gigantic “strawbearies” are located at 13557 Black Road, Fenton, IL, on the farm owned by Harold Packer, Jr. and his wife Margie. The location is across from the
Postmaster Bill Borum shared a summary of Christmas items that passed through his staff’s 54 hands at Morrison Post Office, 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. These holiday figures apply from Tuesday, December 1, through Thursday, December 24, 2015. Kudos to the 28 United States Postal Service employees. Local clerks
Family, classmates, and friends of the late Jennifer Banks gathered to share remembrances of her at Donnybrook Bakery Café, 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, Tuesday evening, December 22, 2015. It was an opportunity to share feelings with those touched by the tragic loss. “The Donnybrook is opening as a