Between Friendz began the new year with a move across the street, to better display its wide variety of artisan-crafted products, in a charming building with “a country store feel,” stated co-owner Traci Heusinkveld on Friday, January 4, 2013. Connie Decker is also co-owner of the shop. The store is
The final 2012 nominees for Morrison Rotary Students of the Month are Brock Deter and Olivia Vander Bleek. Deter is the son of Rick and Glenda Deter. He is involved in football, baseball, basketball, and National Honors Society. He also enjoys Key Club, Church Youth Group, and working as a
For a chuckle, read the latest essay by Pam Pickens on the Op/Ed page. “The Budweiser Story” is not what it seems.
On Friday, November 30, 2012, Gary L. Spencer enjoyed a convivial retirement gathering in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. He held the distinguished position of Whiteside County State’s Attorney for 33 years. Trish Joyce has begun her new career as State’s Attorney. On hand
William R. “Bill” Borum finds himself at the end of a list of 20 Morrison, IL, Postmasters, stretching back to the first one, Martin V. B. Smith, who was appointed on March 10, 1896. Borum was officially appointed to the Morrison position on Saturday, November 17, 2012, with an installation
Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) is the premier all-women organization in the United States. For 100 years, GSUSA has been dedicated to “building girls of courage, confidence, and character”–even in “women” as young as Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts. This nurturing infuses the programs, but dedicated
“It’s an exciting opportunity,” stated Toby Lindeman on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. He is owner of Fat Boy’s, 201 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, where Lindeman recently installed the first video gaming machines in the City. “I would certainly hope that they’ll increase my business.” On Friday, December 7, five
Morrison Chamber of Commerce held its Silver Anniversary Christmas Walk parade on Saturday, December 1, 2012. The first guest of honor, driven by Mark Schuler, was Mayor Roger Drey, enjoying his last official parade ride. Next was Grand Marshall Tom Vogel, dressed appropriately for his first parade, followed by Co-Hosts Donald
Don Foster of Morrison, IL, is a well-know model railroader, but he shines as a model builder. He won a blue ribbon at the 2011 Whiteside County Fair for the scale model replica of his wife Darlene’s family home. On Sunday, October 21, Foster displayed a 3 ft by 6
The annual Holiday Open House at Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, November 17, 2012, was held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Customer support of the Morrison Friends Food Pantry was an aspect of the day. Several opportunities for drawings, food sampling and ordering, Santa
At a recent November 2012 report meeting for the United Way of Whiteside County, it was announced by Chris Mitchell, Campaign Co-chair, that the campaign has reached the $400,000 mark. Pictured left-to-right is Mitchell, Jamie Leach from Rock Falls High School, and Patrice Vary, Campaign Co-chair. Rock Falls High School
About 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, 2012, Shell Express Lane Manager Pat Weidel presented Fireman Rob Hudson $733.25 in raffle money, raised for the Morrison Fire Department’s “Caring for Our Community,” 3rd Annual Kids Toy Drive. The main raffle item was a 39″ Emerson flat screen television. It will
By 2:45 p.m. the Morrison High School auditorium, at 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, was filled with hundreds of well-wishers on Friday, November 16, 2012, with one purpose. The pep assembly was designed to honor Senior Kaitlyn Finneran, as she officially signed her Letter of Intent to play softball for
The following Morrison High Schoolers were recognized as Rotary Students of the Month for October and November 2012, respectively: Matt Wilkens and Kate Fricker, top, and Kyle Meurs and Alyssa Patten. Each was nominated by teachers and chosen for “doing good things and reaching out to others.” The specific criteria
Talented, caring vocalists are shown on Sunday, November 11, 2012, in rehearsal for the annual “We Sing for Their Supper” concert. It will take place Sunday, November 18, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, at 6:00 p.m. Donations received will support Morrison Friends Food Pantry and