Corinne Bender, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Administrator, submitted the following community activities for May 17, 2013, in Morrison, IL. Morrison Hospital Auxiliary will be having a “Jewelry is Fun” show in the hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, on Friday, May 17. The show will open at 7:00 a.m. and
“The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.” The American National Red Cross uses this plea prior to every blood drive it hosts. That is because there is never a surplus of healthy blood, to save the American citizens who desperately need it. One donation can save up
2013 band lessons will be offered this summer in July and August for Morrison-area students. This is a good opportunity for students to continue playing and making progress through the summer, instead of putting the instrument away. This is especially important for 5th through 8th grades, but students who are
On Monday, May 13, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting–Part 1 began as usual, at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. After 12 years, Mayor Roger Drey called his last meeting to order and requested a roll call that included, also
If you enjoy the Morrison, IL, City-wide Garage Sale, it will be held Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, 2013. As part of this annual community event, Morrison’s Heritage Museum will hold an air-conditioned garage sale from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. The location, at
On Thursday, March 14, 2013, nine orange cotton belts lay folded ceremoniously across the table, awaiting their new owners. If students passed their form tests, Certificates of Rank would also be awarded, signed by Grand Master John Pellegrini, Founder/President of the ICHF–International Combat Hapkido Federation (American.) In constant motion atop
“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,
Standing on the pitcher’s mound on a chilly evening, Morrison Little League (MLL) Master of Ceremonies and Coach Trent Bush welcomed players, families, and the public to its Opening Day Celebration, Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Morrison Sports Complex. Representatives of eleven boys teams and six girls teams lined
Second year Morrison Varsity Basketball coach Tyler Whitebread will be offering a youth basketball camp for 3rd through 8th grade girls. Coach Whitebread and current Varsity Fillies players will be instructing the youth in the basic skills needed to be successful in playing the game of basketball. Concentration will be
One organization in Morrison, IL, is a continual recipient of treasured, interesting “gifts” from generous community members. Each month, its Board of Trustees receives a report from Owen McCulloh about recent acquisitions. Each month, these new “old” items are catalogued, inventoried, and entered into a database by his wife, Judy.
To cheers of approval, Morrison High School educator Gwenn Rickertson crowned “the king first,” on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Nolan Dykema was the Prom King honoree, as determined by the student body. His Prom Queen for the evening was Kaitlyn Finneran. Selected as Prom Prince was Ryan Mayberry, below, with
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As a pleasant surprise, Keynote speaker Dr. Jannett Highfill both informed and entertained attendees at the Whiteside Forum on Friday, April 19, 2013, with her topic, “The Economics of Globilization and Basic International Comparisons.” This is certainly not considered amusing material, but Dr. Highfill is more than a highly-educated economist.
“Extra-Strength Ebenezer” Relay for Life Team has two intriguing events designed to entertain and raise funds for American Cancer Society research. Their financial goal is $1000. How can you help? First, cast your vote–with a cash donation–for one contestant to earn the right to kiss a pig! Don’t want to
On Monday, April 22, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:05 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. Mayor Roger Drey noted all officials were in attendance and led the Pledge of Allegiance. There was no Public Comment. Under Board and Commission