On Friday, May 8, 2015, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Because Nice Matters award to Brittney Starr. She is employed at Isle of Rhodes restaurant, 111 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Starr was nominated for being very happy never having a bad word handling pressure well not getting upset
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce Lori Matlack as its new Director. Matlack replaced Patricia Fuller, who resigned in January 2015 to spend more time with her new grandchild. Matlack, Lisa Boles, and Katie Rider shared Director responsibilities in the interim, before Lori
Resthave Home’s residents and staff celebrated Rena Heusinkveld’s 100th birthday on Thursday, April 30, 2015. The honoree gave a short speech thanking everyone for planning her party and coming to celebrate with her. She also thanked staff for all ofher great care at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.
Something unexpected but useful awaits customers of a new retail shop in Morrison, IL. Treasures of the Blue Iris, “Where the Old and New Collide,” located at 100 W. Main Street (formerly Isle of Rhodes Restaurant) is a real treat for anyone looking for hand crafted items, natural skin care
Rotary District 6420 held their annual conference the weekend of April 25, at the Blackhaw Hotel in Davenport, IA. Each year during the conference several Rotarians from throughout the District (48 clubs) are honored for their dedication and service to Rotary. This year, Morrison Rotary President Elect, Louise Clark, received
While Morrison classmates were getting ready for Prom on Saturday, three wrestlers, Augustus Linke, Joe Eads, and Brandon Meier were making a difference. Using their sweat and muscle along side their coach, Tony Wright, and his father, Steve Wright in Kirkland, IL, the boys spent the day working the site
Rena Heusinkveld of Morrison, IL, will celebrate her centennial birthday on Thursday, April 30, 2015. Born Rena Akker in rural Fulton, IL, in 1915, she married Clarence Heusinkveld in 1935 and raised four children in Morrison: Barbara (Phillips), Harvey, Roger, and Richard. After retiring from General Electric, Rena focused her
There was a host of happy helpers at Resthave Retirement Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, March 28, 2015, to prepare for the Easter Bunny’s upcoming event. The Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 4, at Kiwanis Park, Morrison. The big bunny–whose
At 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, I entered the combined classroom of Morrison Early Learning Program (MELP) and Bi-County Preschool Program at Northside School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morison, IL. A red-headed colleen with tiny outstretched hand approached. As we shook hands, she asked if I knew what
Thursday, March 19, 2015, was not a typical day for volunteers at Morrison Friends Food Pantry (MFFP), in Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Pantry hours are Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. As the time for dispensing weekly food and cleaning/grooming supplies drew to a close,
On Wednesday, March 18, 2015, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Customer Service Award to Beth Ronnaw, Sales and Service Associate of the U. S. Postal Service, 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Ronnaw joined the Postal Service in October 1992 and worked in Erie, IL. She was transferred to
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, center, joined Evergreen Park, IL, Mayor Jim Sexton, District #124 Superintendent of Schools Robert Machak, and others in the St. Baldrick’s “Brave the Shave” Chicago, IL, Area Schools Challenge. To support childhood cancer research, White had his head shaved at Southwest Elementary School. The
Editor’s note: This article by Chris Tucker was adapted from the “Trailhead” column in the May-June 2014 issue of Scouting magazine. Robert M. Gates stated, “Scouting has been a big part of my family’s life. I have a photograph of my father in a Scout uniform in 1918, when he
Pictured with some favorite playthings is Lilah Buikema, daughter of Jason and Domini Buikema. Lilah has three sisters: Cambell, 8; Harper, 6; Scarlett, 2. Lilah was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, often referred to as LCH, a rare disease that is cancer-like. LCH may occur at any age but is
Rebecca Green’s superior employment reputation preceded her. She begins a dynamic, part-time position in Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. At that time Chamber of Commerce office hours will be Tuesday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “I am very excited to share with you,” stated Chamber