Today is 11-12-13

Today, Tuesday, November 12, 2013, can be abbreviated to read 11-12-13, which is a bit amusing.  It mighte be fun to write it that way today.  The next and last time in your life that you will be able to make such a notation occurs next year on December 13,

Bielema’s Honor Flight

Joe Bielema, shown at left, of Morrison, IL, had but a few hours sleep before he began a whirlwind journey on Thursday, October 3, 2013.  Excitement over his first Honor Flight to Washington, D. C.–plus the early departure–allowed for little rest.  He boarded a Wiersema Charter Service, Inc. bus at

Office Closed November 13

Thecity1.com will be closed Wednesday, November 13, 2013.  However, press releases can be slid under the office door at 218 W. Main Street, Suite 100, Morrison, IL.  Kindly leave a message on the machine.

Floyd M. Haas (1926 – 2013)

Floyd M. Haas, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, November 11, 2013, at his home. Floyd was born July 20, 1926, in Massbach, IL, to Elmer L. and Carrie C. (Albrecht) Haas.  He was educated in the rural Jo Daviess County Grade Schools and was a 1944 graduate of Mt.

November 11 Veterans Day Tribute

Where were you from 11:00 to 11:01 a.m., Monday, November 11, 2013?  For one minute Firefighter Joe Bielema activated the “fire whistle.”  This alerts people around town to the traditional moment of silence, to ponder with respect and gratitude, those who serve in the military. Prior to this, Fred Steele

November 1 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, November 1, 2013. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-01-13 Female Juvenile 16 Morrison, IL   Failure to Yield at Intersection/Accident Graduated Driver – Unlawful Number

10:45 a.m. Veterans Day Service

On Veterans Day, Monday November, 11, 2013, at 10:45 a.m., the Morrison American Legion will conduct a Memorial Ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial Site of the Grove Hill Cemetery, High Street, Morrison, IL.

Anna B. Haendler (1923 – 2013)

Anna B. Haendler, 90, Morrison, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013, at The Alverno Health Care Center, in Clinton, IA. She was born September 22, 1923, and raised in Pennsylvania, marrying Philip G. Haendler on May 11, 1944.  He died May 31, 2010.  Ann is survived by her two daughters,

November 16 Home for the Holidays Bazaar and Home Tour

Saturday, November 16, 2013, will be a day to enjoy at the annual Morrison United Methodist Church “Home for the Holidays” Bazaar.  You will find a great variety of crafters, both local and from away, along with homemade jams and jellies, cookies and candies, and the famous homemade pies made

Paul M. Brondyke (1928 – 2013)

Paul M. Brondyke, 84, of Countryside Meadows, Avon, IN, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, November 9, 2013, at Countryside Meadows. Paul was born November 11, 1928, in Morrison, to John and Nellie (Klimstra) Brondyke.  He was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools.  He attended Fulton High School

A Perfect Tribute to a Dance Teacher

From Thursday, November 21, through Sunday, November 24, 2013, a Chicago, IL, professional dance company will take to the stage in honor of the late Anne Petersen of Morrison, IL.  She died Saturday, May 18, from unexpected medical complications. “With Both Feet” will be held at Links Hall, 3111 N.

November 11 Veterans Day Ceremony

  On Veterans Day, Monday November, 11, 2013, at 10:45 a.m., the Morrison American Legion will conduct a Memorial Ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial Site of the Grove Hill Cemetery, High Street, Morrison, IL.    

Upcoming Madrigal Dinner and Tea

Editor’s note:  The students shown here are the 2010 Madrigal singers.  How many actors can you name? Meagan Zahora is Morrison High School’s newest Choir Director.  She and her students are preparing for an enduring and important choral event this holiday season. “Each winter, the Morrison High School Madrigal Singers

Agenda: November 15 MBAG Meeting

Morrison Business Advisory Group will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2013, at the Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321, 227 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Approval of minutes from October 3, meeting Public Comment Old Business Market Street Parking Lot opened–20 striped spaces ComEd lot clean up/no additional parking