January is National Blood Donor Month. This is your opportunity to be a hero. Save up to three lives in an hour. The ARC Blood Drive will be held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, from noon to 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 23, 2014. You
“Come for a free, hearty, and well-balanced meal and social time. All are welcome” to the Free Community Meals program at First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway and Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. The church is handicap accessible. Meals are usually the second and last Thursday of each month. Following is
For those who plan to complete their high school education and earn a General Education Diploma (GED), classes are available conveniently at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The free instruction is from 6:00 to 8:45 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday in room 7-G. Enrollment is open so
The Morrison High School Girls Basketball game scheduled for tonight, January 22, 2014, against Erie has been canceled due to weather.
Please note these changes for a second MHPC meeting this month. Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Friday, January 24, 2014, in the offices of Bill Shirk, 301 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance New Business Unfinished Business
Morrison High School announces scholars who qualified for the Honor Roll during 2nd Quarter and 1st Semester, of the 2013-2014 school year. 2nd Quarter 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2014: Anna Hogue, Brandi Hosford, Hannah Rillie, Trever Troutman, Brennah Zuidema Class of 2015: Noah Blacklock, Kaleb Church, Hunter Hamstra, Emily
Ruth L. Alls, 75, of Erie, IL, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Ruth was born October 12, 1938, in Swifton, AR, the daughter of Roy and Hattie (Williford) Fitzwater. She married Billie Joe Alls on August 15, 1955, in Lynn, AR.
Elizabeth Jane “Betty” McKim, 90, of Pleasant View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center of Morrison, IL, died at the Center. Betty was born September 9, 1923, in Morrison, IL, to Roy Myron and Grace (Diehl) Twombly. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1941 graduate of
Donald C. Rauser, 94, of The Lindens at Luther Park, Des Moines, IA, died Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Don was born December 20, 1919, in Salem Township, Carroll County, IL, to Louis F. and Laura (Queckboerner) Rauser. He was educated in the Chadwick grade
Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will start AT THEIR REGULAR TIMES on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. The notice regarding a late start was not intended for publication. The Editor regrets the mistake and confusion it may have caused families.
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.
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.
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, 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, 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