Free Coffee Social on Tuesdays

Everyone is invited to join Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center for a Coffee Social every Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m.  Enjoy the company of others over a free, hot coffee at 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL,  For more information, call 815-772-7288.

Seahorses Compete in IM Tough Meet

Tracy Henson submitted the following report. Twelve Seahorses traveled to the Duis Center Pool in Sterling, IL, on Saturday, December 21, 2013, to compete in their last meet of 2013.  The IM Tough Meet requires swimmers to swim long distances in all four swimming strokes and in the Individual Medley. 

Quilt Designs Led Slaves to Freedom

Master quilter Connie Barr, Morrison, IL, entertained guests and members of Morrison Historical Society on Sunday, January 19, 2014, during the organization’s Annual Meeting.  Several of Barr’s fabric works were visible in Morrison United Methodist Church’s Heritage Hall, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison.  Member Karen Zuidema had decorated tables for the

Betty Jane Marshall (1928 – 2014)

Betty Jane Marshall, 85, of Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, IL, died Monday, January 20, 2014, at the nursing home. Betty was born April 29, 1928, to John B. and Mabel (Terry) Fredericks. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and attended Morrison High School in Morrison.

Kathryn “Tootie” Bielema (1923 – 2014)

Kathryn “Tootie” Bielema, 91, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Monday, January 20, 2014, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Kathryn was born January 1, 1923, in Garden Plain Township, IL, to John and Tessie (Norman) Zeeryp. She was educated in the Fulton Christian Grade School and attended Fulton High

B. C. Atherton to the Rescue

Robert “B. C.” Atherton is the son of Former Mayor Robert and Margo Atherton of Morrison, IL.  B. C. will be remembered by the Morrison High School Class of 1976.  He resides in Des Plaines, IL, with wife Marianne and sons Sam, 18, and Nicholas, 15. Atherton is a Technical

January 20 Sheriff’s Report

01-09-14 at 10:20 a.m.  Thomas V. Keller, age 19 of Prophetstown, IL, was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis following a traffic stop in Sterling, IL.  He was processed and released with a Notice to Appear. 01-13-14 at 5:55 p.m.  Jesse I. Stout, age

Stephanie Schroeder’s Second Scholarship

Alexandre Dumas stated, “Nothing succeeds like success.” Stephanie Schroeder’s smile reflects the gratification of earning a second consecutive scholarship from Computer Systems Institute (C.S.I.) in Chicago, IL. Schroeder is a 2012 graduate of Morrison High School.  She will attend her second graduation in May 2014, after completing trainings to become

Three Seahorses Make Regional Cuts

Tracy Henson submitted this report.On Monday, December 13, 2013, six Seahorses traveled to Freeport, IL, High School to swim in the Winter Time Trials hosted by the Freeport Aquatic Swim Team.  The meet was set up to allow swimmers to swim longer events which they normally do not have the

Drolema and Brewer Win IM Ready Champion Awards

Tracy Henson submitted this report. Eleven Seahorses traveled to Rock Island, IL, High School on Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8, 2013, to compete in the 2nd Annual IM Ready Spring Challenge.  USA Swimming developed the IMX program to help swimmers reach the next level in their swimming careers,

Elmer H. Habben (1918 – 2014)

Elmer H. Habben, 95, of Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 18, 2014, at the Home. Elmer was born November 11, 1918, in Clyde Township, IL, to Eve and Hulda (Shultz) Habben.  He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools.  Elmer married Arline E. Janssen on

Three Seahorses Win High Point Trophies in Byron

Tracy Henson submitted this report. The Byron Tiger Sharks hosted the Turkey Shoot Novelty Swim Meet on Saturday, November 23, and Sunday, November 24, 2013, at the Byron, IL, High School Pool.  Fourteen Seahorses made the trip and came home with an amazing 64 top-12 finishes and 59 lifetime best

Seahorses Swim in East Moline Meet

Tracy Henson submitted this report. On Sunday, November 10, 2013, 13 Seahorses traveled to the East Moline, IL, Municipal Pool to compete in the East Moline Fall Meet.  The Seahorses are improving at every meet, and the kids are beginning to swim “A Times” and “Regional Times,”which are both quite

Submarine Sale Supports School Construction

How do you raise funds in Morrison, IL, to build a high school in the Yucatan Peninsula?  Purchase submarine sandwiches to send ten local workers to Leona Vicario, Mexico.   Visit the YPM, Inc. website for additional information. The submarine sandwich sale is in progress, with orders due by Sunday, January