Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, was blessed with visits from all three of the Morrison Kindergarten classes, on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. This intergenerational event was a great success, with residents and children enjoying their time together. The kindergarteners read books to the residents, and there were so
The NAMI Sauk Area Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL. This meeting provides education as well as support to families struggling with a diagnosis of mental illness in a relative or friend. NAMI Sauk Area is
Morrison Lions, once again, sold and delivered many pounds of delicious ham to community members and the surrounding area. Your support helps us continue to fulfill our motto “We Serve.” Invited guests to our last meeting in December 2017 included Roger Smith from Shambaugh Construction and Jim Strating, representing the
The Morrison High School Post Prom Committee will hold a fundraiser event on Monday, January 15, 2018. The committees ask the Community to support them as they “waitress” at Pizza Ranch, 3900 E. Lincolnway, in Sterling, IL, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Committee members will wait on customers and clear
The 2018 Meeting Schedule for Blackhawk Hills Regional Council (BHRC) is listed here. The schedule includes Board of Directors Meetings, Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), Committee Meetings, and Annual Summits. All board meetings start at 6:00 p.m., and most meetings convene at the Heritage Center in Lanark, IL, located
The Morrison High School Student Council came to Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, December 15, 2017, to make Christmas cards with the residents. Council members brought items the residents could use to decorate their cards and helped the residents, as well. Both residents and students shared
Santa’s elves made an early appearance this year in the Sauk Valley area, by delivering a very special gift to the CGH Health Foundation. Led by head elf Michelle Hodge, Operations Manager at Angelo’s Pizzeria, a gift of $16,230 was merrily presented [in November 2017], to Joan Hermes, Foundation Executive
Due to the generosity of our community, a local family will be receiving a car this Holiday season. Thursday, December 14, 2017, will be a very exciting day, when the Salvation Army’s Cruisin’ with Care car giveaway will award a deserving family with a donated vehicle. The event will take place at
This year’s Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary “Holiday Treasure and Bake Sale Fundraiser” will take place on Friday, December 8, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the lobby at the hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. As in years past, we are asking people to donate delicious baked goods
After spending five days with some local residents, Thanksgiving will now have a new meaning, for a group of students who came to visit over the holiday weekend. They arrived by bus Wednesday evening, November 22, and left Sunday afternoon, November 26, 2017. Morrison Rotary Club funded this wonderful opportunity.
There is still time to order a delicious “ready-to-eat” cooked, smoked, and boneless ham. The final date to order has been changed to Friday, December 8, 2017. You may contact any Lions Club member or Bob Smith, 772-2896, Flora Stralow, 772-4874, Jim Blakemore, 772-3744, or Rebecca Green, 815/535-3290. Spiral hams
During the Christmas season, Advantage One Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, participates in the local Helping Hands initiative, that brings gifts to youth of all ages. “Wish list” tags adorn a tree in the lobby; they also state the gender and age of the child. Anyone can
On Wednesday, November 15, 2017, the Morrison Rotary Club welcomed Dana Nelson into their membership. Nelson is seen being inducted by the Club President, Brad Yaklich. She has lived in Morrison, IL, since she was 18. Nelson is married to Randy and has three children and six grandchildren. She is the
Shop locally in the Assisted Living Lounge of Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, to please those on your holiday list–or yourself. The annual event is held only on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, but you have eight hours of shopping time.
Fulton Chamber of Commerce welcomed and celebrated new owner, Greg Anderson, to Fulton Meat Market and Fulton Chamber of Commerce. The organization commemorated Anderson’s new role at the meat market with a ribbon cutting on Saturday, November 11, 2017.