Perfect Score Wins State 4-H Shotgun Contest

The crowd could not help but cheer when Brandon Austin hit his final clay target.  That target was his 100th in a row!  It capped his Championship win of the 2018 Illinois 4-H State 4-H Shotgun Shoot.  The competition was held Saturday, September 15, in Bunker Hill, IL. “I’m still

Busy New Year Starts for Morrison Lions

Morrison Lions Club members and spouses enjoyed a dinner at the Forest Inn on Thursday evening, August 9, 2018.  Following dinner new officers for the 2018-2019 year were installed, with Past District Governor (PDG) Ruth Lyle doing the installation rites. Lion Officers include Darlene Smith, President; Martha Kophamer, Vice President;

2018 Resthave Home Homecoming Royalty

Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison is pleased to announce our Homecoming Kings and Queens.  Our royalty is chosen by staff, residents, and families voting for whom they would like to see crowned.  Each king and queen receives a “Resthave Loves Our Mustangs” t-shirt and corsage or boutonniere. They royals

Legion Post Burns Unserviceable Flags

Ediitor’s note:  Jerry Brearton submitted the article and photos. The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, conducted its annual Ceremony for Disposal of Unserviceable Flags as outlined in Resolution No. 440, on Sunday, September 30, 2018.  The ceremony was held at Kiwanis Park in Morrison.

Linda Weets Honored for 40 Years at Resthave Home

Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, is celebrating 40 years of service from our Dietary Assistant, Linda Weets. Resthave is blessed to have such a dedicated, caring, and hardworking staff member in Linda. She loves the residents. Linda Weets often goes above and beyond to help out where needed

Active Shooter Training at Resthave

Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, had an Active Shooter Training and Drill on Thursday, September 13, 2018, with Chief of Police Brian Melton and Officer Lonnie Smith. Officer Melton, pictured, was very informative.  He gave staff a lot of ways to handle a situation like this, that could

MHS Ice Cream Social at Paint the Town

Morrison Historical Society’s Board of Trustees invites the public to enjoy “made-on-Main-Street” ice cream, fresh fruit pies, and brownies, during Paint the Town in Morrison, IL, Saturday, September 15, 2018.  Beginning at noon, choose a treat to make the day complete. The MHS booth will be on Base Street.  Kenny

Sheriff’s Office Partners with NAMI Sauk Area

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that as of Wednesday, August 29, 2018, we have partnered with NAMI Sauk Area (National Alliance on Mental Illness).  NAMI Sauk Area advocates for access to services, treatment, support, and research.  The organization is steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness

Jazz Trio to Perform at Miller Program

The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant Windmill in Fulton, IL, are proud to announce their monthly programming scheduled for Monday, September 17, 2018, at 6:00 p.m.  The event will be held at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, in downtown Fulton, across from the authentic Dutch windmill.  Monthly programming

Sensory Perception Room Relaxes and Calms Residents

A new Sensory Perception Room is a nice, quiet, getaway nook where residents at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, can enjoy a soothing atmosphere.  This can be especially beneficial and relaxing to our residents with dementia, including Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, Parkinson’s, Frontotemporal, Vascular, Creutzfeldt-Jacob, and Mixed Dementias. Please

Honor Flight Committee Seeks New Members

Whiteside County Honor Flight Committee–a subordinate to the Quad City Hub–is seeking younger members.  Our last meeting of the year will be on Wednesday night, September 19, 2018, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at Candlelight Inn, 2907 N. Locust Street, Sterling, IL. All are welcome to attend.  Come offer suggestions to

Position Open for SWCD Administrative Coordinator

Rock Island County Soil & Water Conservation District seeks immediate applications for the position of Administrative Assistant in Milan, IL.  Resumes will be accepted through close of business 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, August  15, 2018.  All interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to riswcd@rockislandswcd.org.  Questions may be directed

WHOA Raffle: Yeti Picnic Party Bundle

White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) will raffle off a “Yeti Picnic Party Bundle,” with a total value of $500.  The bundle includes a Yeti Tundra 65 cooler (charcoal) valued at $350 two, heavy duty Coleman sling chairs (gray), valued at $75 a Sunflora picnic backpack valued at $75. The

Blast from the Past: Resthave’s 50’s and 60’s Day

Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held a 50’s and 60’s Day, featuring a visit from Elvis.  Residents were served hamburgers and root beer floats.  The movie Grease was played “under the stars.” Staff decorated for the event and dressed in 50’s and 60’s clothing.  Everyone had a great time!