Dear Editor: Hospice of the Rock River Valley, a United Way Agency, thanks everyone who participated in the 12th annual Hospice of the Rock River Valley (HRRV) Golf Outing on Friday, June 27, 2014. Thank you to all the sponsors who contributed to the HRRV golf outing–Sandrock/Mickley Insurance Agency; CGH
For nearly a decade local citizens from Christian Reformed Church, 300 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, have supported the efforts of American Cancer Society Relay For Life. T-shirts spanning the last three years proclaim determined slogans: “Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.” from 2012 and 2013; “Finish The Fight” is new for
CGH Medical Center announces the appointment of Dr. William Bird to the position of Vice President/Chief of Quality and Process Improvement. Dr. Bird, who has been employed by CGH (and the former Sterling Rock Falls Clinic) since 1997, also brings nearly ten years of experience as Medical Director of the
Editor’s note: Stanley R. Mitick, Morrison, IL, has been committed to the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail since its inception. He prepared the following remarks for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony held on Thursday, June 19, 2014. Because of recent knee replacement surgery, however, he asked Glenn Ackeburg, also a member of Friends
Sarah Stephan paused in her painting atop the front entrance to 311 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, June 19, 2014. She and her Unite Work Camp co-workers were nearly finished painting this home for the day. They will work from Tuesday, June 17, through Saturday, June 21. The
Three of the City’s permanent summer helpers have been spreading carpets of red mulch all over Morrison, IL. You may have noticed their handiwork at the Morrison Sports Complex playground Kelly Park playground Water Works Park playground base of the “Big Red Sign” behind the Police Department City parking lot
This notice appeared Thursday, June 19, 2014, to advertise the services of two friends, neighbors, and classmates. It was taped to the Daily Gazette distribution box outside the Post Office, at 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Other notices were placed “in a lot of places,” according to one of the
Thanks to the many bakers and buyers, the latest bake sale of the Church Women United was a complete success. The sale was held Friday, June 13, 2014, at “Between Friends” on Main Street, Morrison, IL. The money that Church Women United raises at the bake sales is donated to
Two indispensible and dedicated employees of Shawver Press were feted at an Open House on Thursday, June 12, 2014, at the Whiteside News Sentinel office, 100 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The building houses Shawver Press. MaryEllen Brackemyer has been employed 40 years. Steve Siefken began work 50 years ago,
On Saturday, June 7, 2014, Morrison Community Hospital Medical Director Duncan Dinkha, MD, was feted with a surprise cake, in honor of his 52nd birthday. He is seated on a bench with hospital CEO Pam Pfister on his right and hosts Peggy and Don Beswick on his left. Gathered around
Isabelle, age 11, left, and Paisley, 6, enjoyed playing with some of the toys that were a large part of the inventory at this Morrison, IL, garage sale. It was held at the home of Jamie and Angie Schroeder on Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, 2014. Schroeder rests
Two indispensible and dedicated employees of Shawver Press will be feted at an Open House on Thursday, June 12, 2014. MaryEllen Brackemyer has been employed 40 years. Steve Siefken began work 50 years ago, as soon as he completed Morrison High School. Together they have designed and printed high-quality newspapers,
At Iowa State University in Ames, IA, spring 2014 commencement ceremonies granted 4021 students with degrees in four categories: 3357 undergraduate 413 Master’s 147 Veterinary Medicine 104 Doctor of Philosophy. In addition, of those receiving bachelor’s degrees, 901 graduated “With Distinction,” and 105 were members of the Honors Program. Two
Morrison Community Hospital staff, 303 N. Jackson, Street, Morrison, IL, are so pleased to introduce their physicians to the surrrounding communities. The following providers will be at the home of Don and Peggy Beswick, 15016 Henry Road, Morrison, as part of a casual meet-and-greet event, Saturday, June 7, 2014, from
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on Friday, May 30, 2014, for Pressure Washing-Unlimited, Inc., 100 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to welcome them as a new business in Morrison and a new member of the Chamber. Pressure Washing-Unlimited, Inc. is a retailer of pressure washers, parts,