Between them, these six ladies have a total of 89 years of service and experience at Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. However, they represent only a portion of the 125-130 people who work behind the scenes, giving care, help, and comfort to 80 patients now
“Cheerful,” “intelligent,” and “young-at-heart” describe these seven representative residents of Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Seated left-to-right, Marilyn Herrick, 83, Rena Heusinkveld, 100, Nellie Zaagman, 90, Dorothy Tegeler (standing), 94, Marv Zaagman, 93, Irma Longanecker (standing), 96, and Joe Klimson, 90, are not old! As Heusinkveld said, “My
Join us for a great cause! On Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Prairie Ridge Golf Course, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, there will be a Lyme Disease Benefit to assist a local family: Cory and Nikki Pruis and their daughters, Karrigan and Lillian. All of the family members have
Morrison, IL, Daisy Girl Scouts met at 6:00 p.m. outside Northside School, 520 N. Genesee Street, on Monday, May 11, 2015, to complete two service projects. First, they signed the lid of a plastic storage tub that would contain their gift. It was labeled “Kickballs from Morrison Girl Scout Daisy
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015, the TRAC West voted on its All-Conference selections for baseball. Morrison High School Junior Justin Jensen was named Player of the Year for the second year in a row. MHS Baseball Coach Ben Sondgeroth was voted Coach of the Year. Morrison Varsity Baseball finished first
On Saturday, May 24, 2015, Jennifer Morales, Tampico, IL, sent Whiteside County Sheriff’s Sergeant Kristopher Schmidt an email. She asked if a Deputy could attend the Tampico Middle School 8th grade promotion ceremony, on Tuesday, May 26, and shake her daughter’s hand. “[I was] just hoping someone could stop by
Congratulations to Morrison Rotary May Student of the Month, Madison Schlegel. She is the daughter of Todd and Christine Schlegel of Morrison, IL. Schlegel has been a member of Key Club for three years and a teacher’s aid for two years at the Junior High. She is currently the Senior
Over 1500 rubber ducks were dumped on the floor of Community State Bank’s meeting room, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. These ducklings reside at the bank, housed in black storage tubs, until some local group needs them for an event. Smothered
Four members of a Sauk Valley area, non-profit organization–Make Teal Real (Ovarian Cancer Awareness)–gathered on Tuesday, May 18, 2015, to present a memorial donation to Principal Jennifer Oetting, administrator of Northside School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. The $5000 is “for further development of the track” which former teacher
Morrison Historical Society has invited Terry Dingmon of Clinton, IA, as featured speaker on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with his presentation beginning at 1:30, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Dingmon will share his experiences during the Korean Conflict. His talk includes
Tyler Tichler, son of Brian and Landi Tichler, was selected as April Student of the Month for his outstanding effort and performance, at Whiteside Area Career Center, 1608 Fifth Avenue, in Sterling, IL. Tichler studies Computer Tech at the Center. “The staff shares
Listeners in their vehicles or at home can keep up to date with Morrison, IL, happenings by WSDR radio, 1240 AM, beginning Monday, May 18, 2015, at 9:10 a.m. Chamber of Commerce and Morrison Area Development Corporation Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen initiates a live radio interview and question-and-answer session. She
Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2015, for Treasures of the Blue Iris. Located at 100 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the former Isle of Rhodes Restaurant, the retail store is owned by the Scott Family. Contents are varied and beautifully crafted,
Dear Editor: I attended the play “Thoroughly Modern Millie” this weekend and was impressed with the talent of the students participating (two individuals were my favorites). [Editor’s note: Vander Bleek’s granddaughters are Isabel and Tessa.] At the end of the play, a number of individuals were mentioned and deserved the
Did you know that this…week [Sunday, May 10, through Saturday, May 16, 2015, is] National Police Week, to remember those killed in the line of duty and to honor those who continue to keep us safe every day? You may have known that, and I appreciate that you do! If