[Editor’s note: On Sunday, July 14, 2013, activities were held at the Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. 4th Street, Sterling, IL, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.] Shawnelle Soenksen and her family, along with “Team Shawn,” would like to thank all those who contributed to and attended the benefit
Jerry Lindsey, Editor of the Whiteside News-Sentinel, was recently named President of Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC.) Jerry replaces outgoing President Jeff McIlrath, who served in the position from 2008 to 2013. MADC is a non-profit, volunteer organization, established to promote and coordinate economic growth and economic development in all
Carlene J. Planthaber-Chapman, 70, of Four Seasons Living Center, Morrison, IL, died Sunday, July 28, 2013, at the Living Center. Carlene was born September 22, 1942, in Morrison, to Carl J. and Mary E. (Reynolds) Planthaber, Sr. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County Grade Schools and was a
Come for supper. Come for the fun. Do some early Christmas shopping. Morrison Farmers’ Market takes to Main Street, Morrison, IL, for an Evening Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Look for your favorite vendors from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. As always, there will be produce, food, music,
Beth E. Weaver passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL. She was born in Clinton, IA, on August 31, 1929. She was the daughter of George and Edythe (Getty) Weaver. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation
One reason Morrison’s Farmers’ Market is called “The Best Little Farmers’ Market in Northwest Illinois” is that it is ever-changing. Certainly, produce and plants come and go during the growing season. So, too, do vendors or what they offer from week-to-week. Live musical entertainment may involve popular repeat performers, but
Dear Editor: Hospice of the Rock River Valley, a United Way agency, would like to acknowledge and thank everyone who organized, helped, participated, and donated to the Schreiner Golf Outing on Saturday, June 8, 2013. For the third year, HRRV was chosen as the recipient of the proceeds raised from
For the second year in a row, Morrison Rotary Club received the District 6420 Public Image Award. The award is based on a set of criteria in five areas of media: Print, Broadcast, Newsletter, Public Visibility, and Website/Social Media. There are 47 clubs in the District, and three Public Image
Morrison 14; Newman Central, 8.
Make Teal Real Committee raised over $8000 at the 7th Annual Ovarian Cancer Fundraiser, with the two-night event held at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. Friday night, June 22, over 140 people attended the Midwest Dueling Pianos entertainment, which included hors d’oeurves, auction items, dessert dash,
The River Cities Aquatic Team hosted their Stars of Tomorrow Invitational on Friday, July 12, through Sunday, July 14, 2013. The meet was held at the Riverview Pool in Clinton, IA, which is a 50 meter, 8 lane, outdoor pool. Fifteen Seahorses competed in what turned out to be a
Twenty Seahorses travelled to the Duis Center in Sterling, IL, on Saturday, June 29, 2013, to complete in the Sterling Stingray’s Summer Pentathlon. The swimmers were allowed to enter five events: an IM, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, and butterfly. Congratulations to Landri Harmon, left, who won the high point trophy for
On Saturday, June 22, 2013, the Seahorses competed in the Metro Swim Team’s Mixed Summer Jam at Davenport North High School in Davenport, IA. The meet was unique in the following ways, which made it more fun for the swimmers. The boys and girls swam together in their races. The
On 7/26/13 at about 6:06 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Rte. 40 and Thome Roads, rural Rock Falls, IL. Investigation revealed a 2003 Kia driven by Audrey R. E. Crossland, 19, of Rock Falls, was traveling eastbound on Thome Road and
Whiteside County supports a Wellness Program for its employees. It began just two weeks ago, in early July 2013, but already has 68 employees from the Morrison, and Sterling, IL, offices. Participant Sandy Prescott, right, explained. “The County has made part of the program–walking at lunch–flexible, so