As part of Rotary District 6420’s 2022-23 initiative–to put a new book into circulation for every member–Morrison Rotary Club approached Morrison, IL, Odell Public Library, for its needs and “wish list.” Librarian (and Rotarian) Meridith Layne picked 45 (roughly the number of members of Morrison Rotary Club) children’s books to
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the article and photo. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held their annual Christmas Staff Party on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Staff enjoyed an Open House, where they could come in for lunch. It consisted of sandwiches from Arthur’s Deli, pasta salad,
Rotary President Toni Lucas submitted this press release. When Rotarians attending the District 6420 Conference in DeKalb, IL, on Saturday, November 5, 2022, learned of the influx of Ukrainian refugee children in two Chicago, IL, schools, they sprang into action. The result is that two schools in the Ukrainian Village
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature and took the photos. Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary members Jean Tichler, left, and Mary Vos paused for lunch, on Friday, December 9, 2022, while awaiting more shoppers, during the MCHA annual Book and Treasures Sale. It took place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00
Marketing Director Karla Burn sent the photo and feature article. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, received a very special donation on Friday, December 6, 2022. Ivy Mills, age 10, stopped by Resthave to give a donation. Joe and Dani, Ivy’s parents, decided a couple of years
Kawyn Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community Blood Program Team Leader, submitted the report and photos. The autumn Morrison Community American Red Cross Blood Drive was held on the afternoon of Thursday, November 17, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church Hall, from noon to 6:00 p.m., the week before Thanksgiving. It was the
Marc Adami submitted this Public Service Announcement. If you attended our last Forum event on Sunday, November 27, 2022, you met Paula Schares and Paula Purcell. You learned how they are helping Ukrainians. If you are interested in helping out, this is Paula Purcell’s email paula.i.purcell@gmail.com.Thanks,Marc Paula Purcell sent this
Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) awarded $1000 to Whiteside County United Way, to be used for their Literacy is Fun for Everyone (L.I.F.E.) program. They work with Dolly Parton’s “Imagination Library,” to source age-appropriate literature. Books are distributed free every month to all children, ages birth-to-5, in Whiteside County. United
Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) awarded $1600 in grant funds to White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA.) The funds will be used to help supply hay and grain for the horses during the fall/winter of 2022 and the spring/summer/fall of 2023. Hay prices have increased 40% this year, due to
Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) awarded $2000 in grant funds to April House Childrens’ Advocacy Center. They have recently relocated to 101 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. For 20+ years, April House has been working with a team of professionals, giving children a voice to the sexual abuse, physical abuse,
Luanne Bruckner submitted the press release and photo. The Thomson, IL, Lions Club has erected a plaque at the York Community Library to commemorate the charter members. Thomson Lions Club was organized on July 22, 1957. The Club was sponsored by Morrison Lions Club and consisted of the following members.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chairman Sean Patrick Maloney issued the following statement on Eric Sorensen’s win, in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. “Congratulations to Eric Sorensen on this hard-fought victory and for keeping this competitive district blue. As a meteorologist, Eric has earned the trust
Thank you to everyone who supported the November 5 and 6, 2022, Odell Public Library Book and Bake Sale, by donating and/or buying books and goodies! Thank you to Farmers National Bank for the classy bags for carrying purchases. The Book Sale continues in the library at 307 S. Madison
The United Way of Whiteside County (UWWC) relocated to a new office, at 100 W. First Street, Rock Falls, IL, on Friday, November 4, 2022. The first opportunity for the public to see the new office will be at the Rock Falls Chamber’s Hometown Holidays Christmas Walk, on Friday, November
Marketing Director Karla Burn wrote the feature and took the photos. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, celebrated Halloween on Thursday, October 27, and Friday, October 28, 2022. On Thursday Resthave held a Costume Parade, so children could show off their costume, with a chance to win