Molly Colberg from Morrison High School was recently named October “Student of the Month.” She was selected for her outstanding effort and performance at Whiteside Area Career Center, 1608 Fifth Avenue, in Sterling, IL. Colberg is a student in the Commercial Food curriculum. She is the daughter of Tracy Colberg, Morrison, IL.
Although there are no female members of Morrison Fire Department at this time, First Assistant Chief Joe Bielema was surrounded by possible future candidates. Girl Scout Brownie Troop #1504 went to the source–seeking firefighter and safety information–to earn their “Hot Stuff” and Brownie First Aid badges and complete the Brownie
Morrison Fire Department volunteers are a stable group; vacancies can take years to occur. Earlier this year two members retired, and one moved away. They were replaced with three 2015 Probationary Members. One man, Devin Lewis, began his probation in February, after replacing his father, Mike. Lewis has left the
Karla Burn, Resthave Home Marketing Director, announces that Marcia Blean, Resthave’s Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisor, retires after 27 years of service. “Her motto, ‘If it’s dirty–let me know’–was always said with a smile. Thank you, Marcia, for all your years of service at Resthave.” Resthave wishes her a wonderful, happy
Musicians of the Clinton Symphony Orchestra will be featured in a concert of chamber music Sunday afternoon, November 8, 2015. The performance is at 3:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 439 3rd Avenue South, in Clinton, IA. Three trios are on the program, each composed for a set of friends
Early on, farming communities across the United States followed a tradition of collaborative barn and house raisings. Such combined manual labor was evidenced on a bright-but-chilly Saturday morning November 7, 2015, at the intersection of Crosby and Damen Roads, outside Morrison, IL. Friends of the Parks (FOP) installed a cedar-shingled
Donnybrook Bakery Café, 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will not open Saturday, November 7, 2015. Owners Bob and Debby Vaughn might be visible inside, however, as they transform the Irish pub for the Christmas holiday season. Fall and winter merchandise and decor are trading places. Special Christmas menu items
The Thomson[, IL,] Sesquicentennial Committee held their last meeting Wednesday, November 4, 2015, and discussed the final events for the “Year to Remember.” Faithful members discussed the Halloween Party and the prizes awarded from the Committee. Appreciation was expressed to Beth Balk and LouAnn Hoch for the fine job in
Donnybrook Bakery Café, 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will not open Saturday, November 7, 2015. Owners Bob and Debby Vaughn might be visible inside, however, as they transform the Irish pub for the Christmas holiday season. Fall and winter merchandise and decor are trading places. Special Christmas menu items
Letter to MMTA Members and Supporters: Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) is excited for the future of MMTA. We want to get back to MMTA’s roots. Great ideas are in the works, as shown below, and we encourage your participation. Our next meeting is Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at 7:00
After a cold, rainy Halloween, Saturday, November 1, 2015, dawned mild and clear, making for a most enjoyable Friends of the Parks (FOP) installation. Several organization members, supporters, and wood craftsman Duiane Dahler, Morrison, IL, met at 9:00 a.m., at the intersection of Crosby and Damen Roads, Morrison. At this
Morrison Music Theatre Association was established in 1962. Better known over the years as MMTA, this group has performed over 74 times, including many well-known stage plays, musicals, benefits, original shows, and ballets. Officers are President Eric Phend; Vice President Kim Meyers; Secretary Katelyn Sedig; Treasurer Robert Stone; and Historian
Well over 300 trick-or-treaters came to Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, Friday, October 30, 2015. Residents thoroughly enjoyed handing out goodies to the many ghosts and goblins. One of the favorite costumes for all ages this year was Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz.” Pictured top-to-bottom are
The day we call Halloween derives its roots in Celtic Ireland, with the origin of carving turnips and lighting them with candles on doorsteps. The custom was exported to the United States, but gave way to carving pumpkins. It seems Americans never found holiday pleasure in turnips! Celebrate “All Hallows
A full bar and expanded menu will be featured at Donnybrook Bakery Cafe on Saturday, October 24, 2015. The hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The following Saturday, set aside time to “come trick-or-treat with us on October 31, too,” stated owner Bob Vaughn. “Be part of our special