Tuesday, January 14, 2014, marks the date of the first in a series of movies to be shown at Odell Public Library in the Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The Library and the Whiteside Forum together have purchased a movie license. Since the Program Room has been
The wait has ended! Sunday, November 24, 2013, was moving day at Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. The doors are open to three new wings making up the new Assisted Living area, and excited, anxious residents are moving in. Grace Boelkins, at left, is standing
This long, empty hall waits for people to fill it. A rocking chair in an empty room waits to be enjoyed. Seventeen residents wait to move their beloved possessions into a beautiful new space, the Assisted Living Quarters at Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. The
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, presents artist Marianne Biagi and “The Art of Bead Work” on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room. Marianne’s colorful, vibrant and unique pieces of art made from beads, material, and thread are not only beautiful
Editor’s note: click here to read an interview of Marianne Biagi by the Editor, published December 23, 2010. What’s happening at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, in February? The answer to this question is an evening with artist Marianne Biagi and “The Art of Bead Work”
Editor’s note: warm up your literary muscles by reading my review of last year’s splendid sessions with Anne Frame and William Shakespeare. These familiar words are from the pen of William Shakespeare and his great tragedy, “Hamlet.” Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. To be or not to
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
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 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
On Sunday, November 18, 2012, a community concert, “We Sing for Their Supper,” will be presented at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, at 6:00 p.m., to benefit the Morrison Food Pantry and the Christmas Helping Hands program. These vital programs in our community help those who
On Sunday, November 18, 2012, the churches of Morrison will unite in song for We Sing for Their Supper. The concert will be held at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, at 6:00 p.m. There is no admission charge, but a free will offering will be taken to
Let’s read, Morrison! Saturday, October 6, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., is the date and time for a bargain in books and baked goods. Come and browse at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The Community Room of the library complex will be filled with
Mike Bordwin, headmaster at Avery Academy, a prestigious New England boarding school, finds himself with a videotape: a disaster in a box. The tape reveals a shocking scene, all the more so because of the three boys and one girl involved. The girl is only 14 and the boys are
This book is not new, but was well worth the trip back to the stacks to pick up and read. Wally Lamb is a noteworthy author, having won distinctive writing awards. His writing makes the characters so real, it is as if they inhabit your own world. I greatly enjoyed
This book is a powerful read because of the politics of the today and the last few years. Vince Flynn writes on a real portrayal of a war that is waged every day by a handful of brave, dedicated men and women. The book is full of fast-paced writing and