Puzzle Auction Ends November 15

Four Seasons Living Center, within Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, is abuzz with jigsaw puzzle bidders again, as the final days of this popular silent auction fundraiser draw near.  Bids will be taken until noon on Thursday, November 15, 2012.  All monies go to the FSLC

Rehearsal for Community Fundraiser

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

Odell Seeks New Librarian

Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is seeking a Librarian, beginning June 1. 2013.  The current librarian, Connie Boonstra, is retiring after 33 years of service. Those who are interested may contact the Odell Library through their website www.odellpubliclibrary.com and click on “News.”   An application may

Sullivan’s Holiday Open House

Preview and sample many holiday goods during the Holiday Open House at Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, November 17, 2012.  The annual event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Consider these activities. Sullivan’s Foods gift cards will be drawn every hour. Children may decorate

Maple Leaves and Gift Bags Benefit Food Pantry

Our City is blessed with magnificent maple trees along streets and in yards of its residents.  They are one of the earliest trees to send forth welcoming, spring leaves and the earliest to transform those leaves into rich, autumn colors.  The public has an opportunity to transform paper maples into

Decide and Vote–Both Precious Verbs

The polls open at 6:00 a.m. for those who like to begin Election Day by exercising their freedom to vote in the General Election.  The polls close at 7:00 p.m.  In such a close Presidential contest, all votes are powerful. If you have children, even young ones, consider your act

Did You Reset Every Timepiece?

Daylight Saving Time has come to an end.  Adjust back one hour all your clocks, watches, and appliances.  Don’t forget clocks in your vehicles and watches not currently on your wrist.

Does Your Child Need a Winter Coat?

Scott Smithee of The City Rebar Detailing, Inc. reported he has 15 warm, new coats that were not given to children on Friday, October 18, 2012, during the fourth annual Coats for Kids event. “There was an overrun on sizes,” Smithee explained.  The community service project is held in conjunction

Mogasheen Resort Day Honors Sykes Family

The beauty and serenity of Mogasheen Resort, on the edge of Lake Namakagon, is captured twice in this photograph.  The property recently was honored by Scott Walker, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, with congratulations for the 50 year anniversary of “offering a quality family vacation to all of their

Trick-or-Treating October 31

Trick-or-Treating within the City of Morrison, IL, has been designated for Wednesday, October 31, 2012.  The hours are from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.   Click here for some Halloween Google giggles.

Halloween Parade

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Cottonwood 4-H Club host the Annual Morrison Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 27, 2012.   Line-up begins at 12:45 p.m. at Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street.  Starting at 1:30, the parade will proceed west on Main Street to the Post Office at Orange

Katie Jakubs Purchases Kreative Rentals Ltd.

Audrey Kooi stated, “We are happy to introduce you to Kreative Rentals’ new owner, Katie Jakubs.  We are so excited about this transition!  Katie’s creativity and energy will give KR fresh, new ideas and take the wedding decorating business to new heights.”  Jakubs, at left, will officially take ownership on

Home for the Holidays and Tour of Homes

On Saturday, November 10, 2012, Morrison United Methodist Church invites the community to once again celebrate the splendor of November and December, during their seventh annual Home for the Holidays event.  The Heritage Hall, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers three pleasant opportunities to enjoy with family or friends. ·  

Welcome Back to thecity1.com

The host server for this online newspaper had “difficulties” Monday and Tuesday, October 21 and 22, 2012, respectively.  Access to the site was unavailable nearly the entire time.  Emails could neither be replied to nor received.  Our host moved thecity1.com to a different server–temporarily–but that did not function for more