The Whiteside Forum presents “Think Global, Act Local: Agriculture” on Thursday January 24, 2013, in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with guest speaker Don Beswick of Morrison. Don is an officer at Community State Bank,
Morrison Community Day Care Center Director Michele Van Buren wishes to announce there are openings availble for infants at this time. The Day Care Center is taking orders for their sole fund raising event, “Easy As Pie” from Monday, January 25, through Groundhog Day, Saturday, February 2, 2013. Funds raised
Are you looking for a winter sport that is low-cost played with minimal equipment and no training gear easily available aerobic enjoyed by friendly folks of all ages housed in a safe, warm, dry environment? Perhaps the City of Morrison Rec Program Table Tennis League is for you. On Monday,
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
The Opinions and Editorials page was disfunctional recently, but it is now back where it belongs. Take a look at the latest articles and political cartoons. Voice your thoughts on the assault-rifle opinion poll or submit a Letter to the Editor.
Evenings with Shakespeare, the art of beading, and art history discussions are new events for the Morrison, IL, community. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, is more than a “house for books.” It is also a place which promotes and facilitates learning. Odell is “where it happens.” To begin
At 20108 E. Lincoln Road. Morrison, IL, there recently sprouted a Verizon cell phone tower on the farm property of Brian and Cindy Bonneur. At 190 feet tall, it will become an easy landmark. The mono-pole cell tower was originally designed to be a tripod, stated Don Means of
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
Start the new year by attending an informal, free concert featuring local musicians. The first Open Mic Night of 2013 will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 8, at Baked by Liz, 119 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Each Tuesday, owner Liz Fischbach supports musicians including
Head Varsity Baseball coach Ben Sondgeroth again has recruited a team of volunteers to build the team’s 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, January 12, 2013, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., in the high school cafeteria, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The bread squad is in pursuit of French
Are you interested in non-fiction crime dramas? Are you involved in law enforcement? Then you will want to attend the Morrison Historical Society Annual Meeting and program by Greg Langan from Dixon, IL, on Sunday, January 20, 2013. The venue is Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.
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 Whiteside Forum presents “Think Global, Act Local: Agriculture” on Thursday, January 24, 2013, in the program room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. with guest speaker Don Beswick of Morrison. All Forum events are free and open to
Like so many successful organizations, Morrison Historical Society depends on the services of dedicated volunteers. You may have met some of these friendly folks, as they welcomed visitors to Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway Road, Morrison, IL, three days a week in 2012. The museum is open from 1:00
On Tuesday, April 9, 2013, voters in the Whiteside County, IL, Consolidated Election will have the opportunity to select citizens to represent them. Candidates for other Township offices will be published as they become available. The following individuals have filed petitions to run for election to City of