The untimely and sad passing of beloved dance teacher Anne Petersen has stirred memories of lessons, recitals, costumes, a 30-year anniversary, and performances of “The Nutcracker Ballet.” Her efforts to share a love of dance have surely resonated with generations in the Morrison, IL, area, prior to Petersen’s visitation and
On Monday morning, May 20, 2013, Bob Vaughn, above left, was filled with anticipation. “The first new brick on [a] Market Street [building] will be layed today!” he announced. The men who made that happen are, left-to-right: Eric Elmendorf, Elmendorf Masonry, Inc. of Sterling, IL mason John Sumption laborer Derek
“Dancing is the loftiest, the most moving, the most beautiful of the arts, because it is no mere translation or abstraction from life; it is life itself,” stated Havelock Ellis in The Dance of Life. Morrison, IL, choreographer and dance instructor Anne Petersen, made that her focus for decades. She
“Well done, thou good and faithful [public] servant…” seems apropos of the dozen years Roger Drey has held the title, His Honor, the Mayor of Morrison, IL. He ran for Mayor in 2001 and was unopposed for re-elections in 2005 and 2009. He will retire from that position on Monday,
Sarah Thornidke presented the Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Stephanie Vavra with a new-in-box version of a Morrison, IL, Monopoly game. Her late mother retained a few of these games “…sponsored by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce.” Do you own “The Game of Morrison?” The label claims, “Wheeler Dealer is
It was gratifying to witness the service projects of two Morrison, IL, Scout groups on Monday, April 15, 2013. Members of Girl Souts of the USA and Boy Scouts of America share program, recognition, leadership, and service similarities. Locally, both met the same evening, in rooms next to each other,
The day after he was elected Morrison, IL, Mayor-Elect, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, R. Everett Pannier received a pleasant phone call from Ilinois 17th District Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. She became a Legislator five months ago, and now serves on the House of Representatives Transportation Committtee. Her call-to-a-new-collegue was designed “to
Spring has just arrived, but one community event has been in the planning stage for months: the Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, 2013. Spearheaded for “about ten years” by Kiwani Ken Huizenga, the preparing of colorful plastic eggs is a monumental task. On Saturday, March 23,
New business owner Joseph Mills gathered his family and fellow financial services professionals to attend a Morrison Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Friday, March 22, 2013. His attractive office space, located at 219 E. Main Street, Suite A, Morrison, IL, is the location of First Wealth Financial Group,
The Lincoln Highway became a Brownie Girl Scout marketing location for Troop 1372, as evidenced by BayLeigh, left, and Jerrica, who did their sidewalk sign shuffle to attract cookie customers. The girls set up a table in the Frontier Communications parking lot at 124 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Saturday
As a family man and a resident of the City of Morrison for over 60 years, I care about what happens to our City and the people within it. I stand for strong neighborhood character, excellant services and programs, and fiscal responsibility. Throughout my years, I’ve met, listened to, and
Dear Morrison 3rd Ward Voters: My name is Curt Bender, and I am honored to be running for your representative on the Morrison City Council. I am running as 3rd Ward Alderman, because I think I can bring a different perspective to the council. I have been employed with Willett,
Morrison, IL, Boy Scouts of Troop 96 want you to follow their motto, “Be prepared.” To that end, they are taking orders for first aid kits until Monday, February 25, 2013. The proceeds will fund summer camp and other troop camping outings, places where first aid kits might come in
Brad Quinn, left, Manager of Quinn’s Jewelry, 104 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, concluded a two-month community service campaign on Thursday, January 17, 2013. He presented 60 canned goods, eight boxes of side dishes, and $210 to Kaywn Beswick, Director of Morrison Friends Food Pantry. The 10:00 a.m. transfer was a
Friends of the Parks has announced that Mark Schuler, owner of Schuler Motors, Inc, 727 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, made a generous donation to the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail project on Thursday, January 3, 2013. In presenting the check to Barb Benson, Schuler commented, “Schuler Motors understands and appreciates the benefits