June 10 City Council Report

At 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013, Mayor Everett Pannier convened the City of Morrison Council Meeting in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  Aldermen and City Officers were all in attendance, with the exception of Jim DuBois. Public Comment began with Nancy Anderson

15th Annual Morrison Car Show

The parking lot at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL, was transported into the past for two sultry hours, on Thursday, July 22, 2010.  From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., 31 classic and muscle cars, street rods, and trucks were arrayed to admire.  Lou Pingitore, of Mt.

Shawn Soenksen Benefit July 14

“Team Shawn” has organized an entertaining benefit fundraiser for Shawnelle Huizenga Soenksen on Sunday, July 14, 2013.  Activities are from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. 4th Street, Sterling, IL. To date, six participants have vowed to “Brave the Shave” to keep their

Worldwide Knit in Public Week

  Clinton-ish Knitters are celebrating Worldwide Knit in Public Week, Sunday, June 9, through Saturday, June 15, 2013, with two events in Clinton, IA.    The public is welcome to participate in this “knit-in.”   On Thursday, June 13, find them at 329 Caffe, 216 2nd Street, from 5:00 to

The Old Hotel Antiques & Collectibles

Vision and transformation are powerful criteria for energizing a community.  Maintaining retail businesses is another.  It is especially gratifying when two business owners can do all at the same time.  Don and Jackie Jevne have completed a second major endeavor in less than a year’s time, with the opening of

June 6 MBAG Report

Morrison Business Advisory Group (MBAG) met at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321, 227 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  President Dr. David Jennings called the meeting to order.  Other members were Bob Shambaugh, Scott Stoker, Angie VanderVinne, Stephanie Vavra, and Elizabeth Yaklich; Gary

County Law Enforcement Torch Run

Patrick Hoey’s photograph of June 15, 2011, shows Whiteside County Sheriff’s personnel who competed in a unique fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois.  Left-to-right, they are, front row:  Lieutenant Andy Henson and Dispatcher Lisa Bartels; back row:  John Trancoso, his daughter, and son, Dakota; Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi; Chief Deputy Tim Cain;

May Customer Service Award

She is the first face you see at Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, and a friendly face indeed, which garnered Amy Dodge the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Customer Service Award for the month of May 2013.  Dodge was presented the award for always being nice, courteous,

USSSA Sanctioned Tournament Here

Morrison Sports Complex Director Jim DuBois has scheduled an exciting girls softball event for Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, 2013.  The Sterling Steam Summer Bash features youth in the following divisions:  10 and Under; 12 and Under; 14 and Under; 16 and Under.  Twenty-nine teams will attend from

Main Street Historic District Information Session

On Tuesday evening, May 21, 2013, the Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) hosted a public information session within the Community Room at the Odell Public Library.  The event provided interested members of the public with more details about the City of Morrison’s pending application to have an appropriate section of

Pastor McIlrath Accepts Call in New York

Pastor Jeff and Heather McIlrath and their children will be honored at a Farewell Open House, to be held on Sunday, June 16, 2013, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL.  The event will take place in the Multipurpose Room/Gym of the

Class of 1953 to Hold 60th Reunion

The Morrison High School Class of 1953 will hold its 60th Reunion on Saturday, August 10, 2013.  Please save the date on your calendars.  There will be a lunch at Morrison-Rockwood State Park and supper at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL.  If there is interest, golf

Junior High 4th Quarter Honor Roll

The following Morrison Junior High Schoolers earned placement on the 4th Quarter Honor Roll. 6th Grade 4.0– Jacob Brown, Steven Kramoski, Mackenzie Ryder, Meghan Sterenberg, Peyton Tegeler. 6th Grade High Honors – Molly Neumann, Katelyn Vos, Drew Walters, Cassandra Osborn, Allison Hogue, Dillon Still, Noah VanZuiden.   6th Grade Honors

Junior High Awards and Honor Roll

The following awards were presented to Morrison Junior High students for outstanding achievement during the 2012-13 school year.  Assemblies were held in May 2013 to recognize them.  The Honor Roll is at the end of the article. PRESIDENTIAL PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARDS:6th Grade – Steven Kramoski, Noah VanZuiden, Drew Walters, Jarrett

High School 2nd Semester Honor Roll

The following Morrison High Schoolers earned placement on the 2012-2013 2nd Semester Honor Roll. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2013:Billie Conner, Madison Cromwell, Kaitlyn Finneran, Kaitlyn Fricker, Calvin Harridge, Savannah Horn, Victoria Horn, Caitlynn Kruse, Gregory Magana, Cassandra Meurs, Alyssa Patten, Olivia Vander Bleek, Alyssa Workman Class of 2014:Cory Brown,