Kyle VanDerLeest of Morrison, IL, competed at the Illinois High School Finals in Altamont, IL, from Thursday, June 13, through Saturday, June 15, 2013. He won the weekend All-Around Cowboy saddle. He competed in Cutting, Team Roping, and Tie-Down Calf Roping. Kyle finished the year-end in 1st place in Cutting,
The Lincoln Highway is the first transcontinental roadway, stretching from New York to California. It is a centenarian with a year-long theme, celebrating “Lincoln Highway Centennial 1913-2013: Travel & Tribute.” Fulton, IL, will participate in the Annual Lincoln Buy-Way Sales Event with 69 registered sales! Fulton sales will occur Friday,
The Lincoln Highway is the first transcontinental roadway, stretching from Times Square in New York City, NY, to Lincoln park in San Francisco, CA. The highway is a centenarian with a year-long theme, celebrating “Lincoln Highway Centennial 1913-2013: Travel & Tribute.” Fulton, IL, will participate in the Annual Lincoln Buy-Way
An out-of-town newspaper incorrectly listed Jill Kaufman’s moving sale for daughter Stephanie. It is today, August 2, 2013, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Sinnissippi Townhomes Subdivision, 219 Windsor Road, Sterling, IL. Also not mentioned is sale of a 2000 Ford Focus hatchback–totally redone–with 130,000 miles, at $2000. Call Kaufman
The Class of 1953, Morrison High School, will have their 60th reunion on Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. The social hour will be at 5:30, with the dinner at 6:30 p.m. Special guests will be Stan and Ruth Mitick. Ruth was
The Morrison High School Class of 1993 is having its 20th Reunion on Saturday, August 10, 2013. If you are a ’93 graduate and you would like to attend, please contact Irene Keeley at irenekeeley@me.com. The details for Saturday, August 10, follow. 8:00 a.m.We are hosting a 5K Run/ Walk
On Saturday, August 10, 2013, two former Morrison Fillies will return to the area to teach fundamental softball to area girls. Abby (Vock) McBride and Katie Tenboer, both 2007 Morrison High School graduates, will host an instructional softball camp. Katie Tenbor, left, is a two-time Division III All-American at Central
Betty Lou Young, 84, of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Betty was born October 30, 1928, in Sterling, the daughter of Earl W. and Gladys (Wolber) Leseman. She was a graduate of Wallace School and attended Sterling High School. She married Lauren
Darel G. “Gabby” Mensch, 88, of Harbor Crest Home, Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at the home. Darel was born May 19, 1925, in Pella, IA, to Bernard and Veda (Tice) Mensch. He graduated from Pella High School and received his B.A. from Central College in Pella. He
The Honorable William McNeal opened session in Courtroom 108 of the Sterling, IL, branch of the Whiteside County Courthouse at 11:12 a.m., on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, with two defendants present. Like his older brother, Boy-12 was about to be charged with starting a Main Street fire on Monday, July
Editor’s note: Article and first two photos submitted by Rusty Lindsey; other photos courtesy of Arlyn Pessman. A one-sided first half and a dominant defensive effort paved the way for the Morrison Mustangs to defeat the Newman Comets in Saturday’s,[ July 27, 2013,] Alumni Game, hosted by Alumni Football USA.
Despite a light drizzle on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, there were smiles all around, inside 503 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. This is the Children’s Advocacy Center–April House and office of Forensic Psychologist Johanna Hager. Tiny but comfortable, the building has been a short-term haven for child victims of abuse
On Tuesday, August 6, 2013, the Historic Preservation Commission will hold its meeting at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Approval of July 2, 2013, minutes Public Hearing Certificate of Appropriateness, Todd Mickley,
One might be inclined to think that the Republican Party (GOP) and the Muslim Brotherhood are about as opposite as any two entities could be. However, that certainly is not the case. They are so alike! Let me count the ways. Both consider themselves to be “conservatives.” However, their definition of