The York Township Public Library and the Thomson, IL, Chamber of Commerce announce the annual Christmas Festival of Trees. Entries are being sought from business, organization, school, and church groups or individuals to participate in the fun. Sponsor a decorated tree in the Community Room of the Thomson Public Library.
Six organizations received 2017 FACE Community Impact grants at a presentation held at the Masonic Lodge on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Seventeen applications were received, with a total of almost $11,600 being requested for various local projects and services. FACE, Fulton’s Community Foundation and a components fund of the Community
Bring the fresh scent of Christmas into your home, with premium quality, fresh balsam wreaths, provided by K & R Greenhouse, 15543 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL. WHOA is selling fresh evergreen wreaths as a fundraiser. Orders will be taken starting Wednesday, November 1, 2017, through Wednesday, November 22. Pickup or
The Morrison Music Department is selling fresh evergreen wreaths, grave blankets, and garlands again this year. Orders can be taken by any Morrison Music student starting Monday, October 30, 2017, through Friday, November 10. Delivery will be on Monday, November 20, and Tuesday, November 21.
Morrison Lions are again selling those delicious “ready to eat” cooked, smoked, and boneless hams. If you have never purchased one, make 2017 the holiday season you try one. This year we are also offering spiral hams. Your purchase of a ham supports the local Lions in fulfilling their motto,
Editor’s note: Karla Burn supplied the photograph. David Smith, from Smith’s Studio and Art Gallery in Geneseo, IL, demonstrated his excellent pumpkin sculpturing skills for Resthave Home residents, at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Monday, October 23, 2017. Smith is a very talented artist, specializing in papier mâché. He
On Wednesday, September 27, 2017, Past-President Dave Abele generously presented a $2000 check to Carolyn Spencer, Hospice House Project Manager of the Hospice of the Rock River Valley. The money was raised by Rotarians in projects such as the Harvest Hammer. Spencer indicated that the grant check was matched by
The Rotary Club of Morrison, IL, will mark historic progress toward a polio-free world, while urging community support to end the paralyzing disease. Rotary members are among millions reaching out on World Polio Day, Tuesday, Octber 24, 2017, to raise awareness, funds, and support to end polio. This is a
Morrison Lions will be at several locations in downtown Morrison on Friday, October 13, and Saturday, October 14, 2017, passing out candy mints and receiving donations. The contributions received during this two day period support many local projects, including Helping Hand, Boys and Girls Little League, Odell Public Library, Scouts,
Dixon Quarter Mania announced that the Friday, September 15, 2017, event, at Oregon United Methodist Church, 200 S. 4th Street, Oregon, IL, will benefit Habitat for Humanity. Doors open to the public at 5:00 p.m., with dinner available; the event takes place from 6:00 to 9:00. The cost at the
The Morrison Rotary Club held their annual picnic at Morrison-Rockwood Park on Sunday, August 30, 2017. Our able-bodied planning committee of Mike Wiersema, John Prange, Mike Gunderson, Gary Steinert, Ron Coplan, and photographer Merle Reisenbigler again put together a wonderful evening, complete with amazing food and great fellowship.
The Morrison High School athletes shown below suited up on a day off school, Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2017, to entertain fans who rarely see them perform in person. Karla Burn stated, “MHS cheerleaders and football players were kind enough to come to Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison,
Editor’s note: Gary M. Farral, President, Erie Rotary Club, submitted this article from Bob Swanson, International Project Chairman, Rock Island Rotary Club. “This is an update on a recent Rotary project. It was begun by the Rock Island[, IL,] club but has grown to include many clubs, non-Rotary organizations, and
The United Way of Whiteside County free summer lunch program, Let’s Feed Our Children, concluded on Thursday, August 10, 2017, celebrating its 16th year. Nearly 480 volunteers from local churches, area organizations, and many corporate partners, prepared brown bag lunches for children at various Illinois sites, in Sterling, Rock Falls,
Editor’s note: Resthave Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the photo. Garden Plain Rip Snorter’s 4-H group visited Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, residents on Saturday, August 5, 2017. The 4-H group brought rabbits and dogs. This provided some great animal therapy to the residents as well as intergenerational