Roberta “Bobbie” Kaye Dillin, 74, of Erie, IL, died Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at her home. Bobbie K. was born October 7, 1939, in Erie, the daughter of Robert C. and Lilah (Brown) Hunter. She married Robert G. Dillin at the Erie United Methodist Church on September 13, 1957. Bobbie
Dr. Suellen Girard wrote that on Monday, October 28, 2013, the School Board accepted her retirement for June 2014. She added, “We plan to stay in Morrison after I retire.” Her letter to the Board follows. Dear Members of the Board of Education: I truly value being a member of
“Make a wish!” is something we teach our children whenever birthdays are celebrated, “shooting stars” streak across the sky, dandelion seeds are blown into the wind, and holiday wishbones are pulled apart. We wouldn’t spoil their fun by adding, “It is extremely doubtful that your wish will come true.” If
The International Thanksgiving Fellowship Weekend committee, sponsored by Church Women United with contributions from the Knights of Columbus and Morrison Rotary Club, is looking for 15 homes to host international college students from Wednesday, November 27, through Sunday, December 1, 2013. Our guests arrive by charter bus from Chicago, IL,
Odell’s Friends of the Library group is pleased to announce their annual Book & Bake Sale to be held in the Community Room at the library on Saturday, November 2, 2013, beginning at 9:00 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the book budget at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street,
“God Almighty first planted a garden. And, indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures.” Francis Bacon’s Essays: Of Gardens reflects what the late Gladys B. Null surely felt among her vegetables and “a rose garden beyond compare” according to Anne Frame.
Sylvia Buikema, 97, of Pleasant View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Morrison, IL, formerly of Albany, IL, died Friday, October 25, 2013, at the Center. Sylvia was born July 21, 1916, in Albany, IL, to William D. and Laura V. (Sanders) Burns. She was educated in the Albany Grade School and
On Saturday, October 26, 2013, line up for the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Halloween Parade at Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, at 1:00 p.m. If you wish to have your costume judged, be sure to be lined up by 1:15. The parade begins at 1:30 and will
The MHS Scholastic Bowl Team and the Morrison Rotary Club are hosting a joint fundraiser Trivia Night, on Saturday, October 26, 2013, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The location is Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. To join the fun, please email Adam Smith at adam.smith@morrison schools.org or
“Mission Main Street” Grants is a grant program by Chase that is awarding 12 small businesses with grants of $250,000. The City Rebar Detailing and Estimating, Inc., located in Morrison, IL, has applied for one of these grants to help their business grow into its 22nd year. The City Rebar
http://www.thecity1.com/features/all-current-year-articles/197-events/8710-why-honor- Abraham Lincoln on October 31, 2013, at 3246 Cleveland Avenue, Des Moines, IA.
What connections exist between Halloween, President Abraham Lincoln, and the Lincoln HIghway? One hundred years ago on October 31, 1913, the Lincoln Highway Association dedicated the transcontinental Lincoln Highway to the memory of President Abraham Lincoln for the American people. On that day in 1913, towns along the Lincoln Highway
In July 2013 Illinois became the last state in the Nation to approve a law allowing the public possession of a concealed firearm. Anyone who wants to carry a weapon first must complete 16 hours of training from a State-approved instructor, who must use curriculum approved by the State of
Morrison High School Senior members of the Volleyball team were recognized. Shown left-to-right are Robbie Jackson, Kristi McNeece, Chelsea Eads, and Shannon Finneran. Nancy Gravert submitted the photograph.
Come out on Saturday, November 9, 2013, for tacos, prizes, and fun at Trivia for the Trail, a Friends of the Parks fundraiser, benefiting the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail. Trivia Night will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Prairie Ridge Golf Course’s Oak Room, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison,