“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
The City of Morrison Council held a ten-minute Public Hearing on Monday, April 22, 2013, beginning at 6:50 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The Public Hearing preceded the regularly-scheduled City Council Meeting at 7:00. Mayor Roger Drey opened the Public Hearing with
National Volunteer Week is Sunday, April 21, through Saturday, April 27, 2013. Hospice of the Rock River Valley, a United Way Agency, is honoring its core of dedicated volunteers who provide support, companionship, and dignity to members of the community facing serious and life-limiting illness. “We could not do the
William Shakespeare repeated this quotation in two acts of his play, Henry VI: “Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.” Most people transpose the adage to read, “Smooth waters run deep,” implying calm/quiet/unassuming people may have strengths or admirable qualities under their surface exterior. Lately, Morrison, IL, has
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,
Fill a bag. Feed families. Collect and bag nonperishable food items to support the National Association of Letter Carriers’ “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Non-perishables include canned meats and fish, soup, juice, vegetables, fruits, pasta, cereal, rice. Please do not include items that have expired