Morrison Lions Club Celebrates 75 Years

Plans were finalized for the observance of the 75 year anniversary of the club’s charter.  The actual charter date for the club was September 29, 1938.  Members, guests, and invited dignitaries will gather for dinner at the Forest Inn on Tuesday evening, October 1, 2013.  The evening will include installation

Letter from Representative Bustos

You may have heard that some politicians in Congress are threatening a Government shutdown. I’m hopeful that common sense will prevail, and we can reach an agreement to avert a shutdown.  But, regardless, I wanted to take action to ensure our Nation’s veterans would remain protected from a shutdown’s damaging

2013 Harvest Hammer Results

Shown is the 26th Harvest Hammer Overall Female 5K Winner, Meagan Moreno, age 13 from Morton, IL, and Dr. Suellen Girard, Morrison Rotary President.  The event, held Saturday morning, September 21, 2013, involved participants from Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Illinois, with 260  females and 211  males. Statistics

Seeing Smoke?

City of Morrison, IL, employees began smoke testing in the downtown area sanitary sewers on Monday, September 23, 2013, to locate breaks and defects in the sewer system.  They will complete work on or before Friday, September 27, stated Gary Tresenriter, Director of Public Services, on Monday.  The smoke has

October 1 CGH Medical Center Celebrates Changes

Come see how CGH Medical Center is taking patient care to a new level! On Tuesday, October 1, 2013, three very special events will take place at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. At 3:30 p.m. is the Groundbreaking for a $7 million Emergency Department expansion/renovation. A

Rosemary J. Browne (1933 – 2013)

Rosemary J. Browne, age 80, of Rock Falls, IL, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at Coventry Living Center in Sterling, IL. Rosemary was born June 21, 1933, in Kewanee, IL, the daughter of Eugene and Ethel (Golden) Brody. She married Howard C. Wolf. He preceded her in death in 1968.

Dr. Julian M. Burn, Jr. (1933 – 2013)

Dr. Julian M. Burn, Jr., 79, of Clinton, IA, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at his home. Julian was born November 9, 1933, in Charleston, SC, to Julian M. and Vera E. (Anderson) Burn. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1952 graduate of Morrison High

Morrison Youth Met a Real Pro

Jon Kophamer of Morrison, IL was fortunate to sit next to Adrian Peterson at a Cubs baseball game.  As they chatted, Kophamer invited the former Chicago Bears Running Back to visit his town.  On Sunday, September 22, 2013, Peterson did that, making a 9:30 a.m. presentation at Ebenezer Reformed Church,

Brains for Books Trivia September 28

Odell’s Friends of the Library hosts a “Brains for Books” Trivia Night and Dessert Auction on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at the Oak Room at Prairie Ridge Golf Course, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Registration and dining begin at 6:00 p.m., with trivia at 6:30 p.m.  Come and enjoy

Register for Chili Cook-Off

The United Way of Whiteside County is hosting a chili cook-off at the Harvest Moon Festival, Saturday, October 12, 2013, in downtown Sterling, IL, at the corner of E. Fourth Street and First Avenue. Registrations are due by Saturday, September 28, at United Way of Whiteside County office, 502 First

April House Golf Scramble September 28

The April House Advocacy Center Golf Outing is Saturday, September 28, 2013, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL.  Monies raised will support the work of Forensic Psychologist Johanna Hager.  Tiny but comfortable, the building at 503 N. Madison Street, Morrison, has been

Light a Candle for Human Rights

Peter Benenson, the founder of Amnesty International, said: “It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness.”  Come help us light a candle for human rights! The Whiteside Forum opens its 2013-2014 season of provocative discussions with the theme “Human Rights” on Thursday, September 26, 2013, from 6:30 to

October Health Screening Special at MCH

Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will sponsor a Fall Health Screening Special on Monday, October 14, through Friday, October 18, 2013, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Participants must be fasting for ten hours before testing.  Payment is by cash only.  Come directly to the MCH

Morrison Rotary: September Students of the Month

Joining the Rotarians for lunch were Trever Troutman and Hannah Blacklock, September 2013 Students of the month. Trever Troutman is the son of Kipp and Jamie Troutman.  He is President of Senior Student Council and a member of Key Club.  He is a Pre-K/K Kidzlink leader at Cross Roads Community

Pool at Whiteside County Senior Center

Come to the Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. 9th Street, Sterling, IL, to play pool anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., unless the Big Room is in use.  It is free.  Playing pool and having a great time, left-to-right, are Carroll Whitlock, Paul Hocking, Bob Madden, and Louis