2019 Thomson Outhouse Races are Back!

With a successful 2018 behind them, the Thomson Depot Museum Committee met recently to prepare for a new year.  Officers for 2019 were elected:  Co-Presidents Lawrence and Luanne Bruckner; Vice President, Val DeSpain; Secretary, Angie Taylor; Treasurer, Vicky Trager.  Directors will be Jan Bristol, Lewis Frosch, and Roberta Sikkema. It

Resthave Toys for Tots Drive a Great Success

Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held a local Toys for Tots drive.  Resthave’s Resident Council voted to hold the toy drive and decided to disburse the toys between Morrison Helping Hands and Morrison Fire Department. Boxes were put out for staff, families, and friends to donate; several residents

American Legion Post 328 Donated to Pantry

Editor’s note:  Finance Officer and Sergeant-at-Arms Jerry Brearton submitted the article and photo. On Thursday, November 29, 2018, The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison IL donated $237 to the Morrison Friends Food Pantry, to help replenish its stock, which will be depleted during the holiday influx. The Post makes

4-H Holiday STEAM Workshop December 15

Come join the University of Illinois Extension, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, December 15, 2018, as we explore activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, that all relate to the Holidays.  We have fun and educational sessions ready for all youth ages eight-to-14.  Do you know younger

Lions Club Ham Order Deadline December 6

It is not too late to place your order for a delicious fresh, fully-cooked, smoked and boneless ham for Christmas.  Delivery will be on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.  Contact a Lions Club member or call Jim Blakemore, 772-3744, Bob Smith, 772-2896, or Flora Stralow, 772-4874. As you decorate for Christmas

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Receives Federal AmeriCorps Grant

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is honored to receive a Corporation for National and Community Service Federal grant for Project Opportunity, an AmeriCorps program developed by GSNI. The program will be implemented throughout the organization’s service area. Project Opportunity is a youth development and education program for underserved girls.

Football Team Thanks and Recruits Dr. Eustace

The first week of November 2018, members of the Morrison High School Football team made a special presentation to Dr. Nicky Eustace, physician at Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. They wanted to thank her for being their team doctor this year and for being an encouragement

Chamber Appreciation Lunch

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce held an Appreciation Lunch for members in September 2018, in celebration of Chamber of Commerce Week. Pictured are members enjoying a picnic-style lunch outside the Chamber of Commerce office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.

WHOA Wreath Sale Fundraiser

Bring the fresh scent of Christmas into your home or business!  White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) continues its annual Balsam Christmas Wreath sale, through Monday, November 19, 2018.  Wreaths are 24″ in diameter and come with a bow, ready for immediate display indoors or outside.  The cost s $25.

Soup, Sandwich, and Travelogue November 17

Have you ever thought about visiting Iceland, to view Seljalandsfoss–called “The Beauty”–or 20 other waterfalls on the island?  Is cruising the Mediterranean Sea, for an extended period of time, on your bucket list?  Come and listen to a presentation by Jim and Janet Winslow, who recently returned from just such

$5 Masquerade Jewelry and Accessories Sale

The CGH Auxiliary will host their fifth Annual Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale, on Thursday, November 1, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday, November 2, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The sale is located in the CGH Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. 

Volunteer Millers to Host German Deputy Consul General

Dr. Andreas Goetze will be discussing “U. S.-German Relations:  a Cultural and Political Perspective,” at the Windmill Cultural Center, at 111 10th Avenue, across from the authentic Dutch windmill, in downtown Fulton, IL, at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.  Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant windmill will host this unique

Trick or Treat at Windsor Manor October 26

Bring your little goblins out for trick-or-treating at Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. on Friday, October 26, 2018. Our residents love children and will be tickled to pass out candy from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.  

Trunk-or-Treat at Spring Valley Church October 27

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, rural Fulton, IL, has designed a Halloween experience for children age 12 and under.  The Trunk-or-Treat event will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018, outside the church, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. There will be “dozens of decorated vehicles” for children

Trick-or-Treat at Pleasant View October 27

Children are invited to trick-or-treat at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, after the Halloween Parade and Costume Judging, on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Also enjoy hot dogs, apple cider, hot cocoa, and S’mores.