Starting in 1985, the Whiteside Forum has brought speakers to Morrison to hold talks and moderate discussion between experts in the field and the public. This group has been meeting every year, for the past 30 years, to discuss and help educate the public about various worldly subjects. Subjects from
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On Saturday, April 11th, 2015, the Junior Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge learned how to photograph wildlife. They received alot of helpful tips from other Steward photographers. One tip was that morning light is called the golden hour. They also worked on composition while using the “Rule of Thirds”.
This report was submitted by LuAnne Navarra–P.E.O. Chapter FL Corresponding Secretary. On Tuesday, March 3, 2015, members of P.E.O.Chapter FL met for a luncheon and meeting at First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. A wonderful lunch was prepared by Jane James, Nancy Vandermyde, Jan Kelly, and Jean Eggemeyer,
The decommissioned Hennepin Canal runs from the Mississippi River in Rock Island, IL, to the Illinois River near Hennepin, IL. James Marks, President of the non-profit Rock River Development Authority, announces the Annual Volunteer Clean-Up Event along Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park, on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Call 825-590-6404 to
Morrison Lions Club members will again be selling roses for delivery on Good Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4, 2015. The cost of the roses $15 per dozen. Easter is early, and a bouquet of roses will be enjoyed by those receiving them. If you have not been contacted,
Editor’s note: Jacklyn Hanson, Morrison, IL, submitted this article to introduce Muddy River Camera Club. New members may join throughout the year. For more information on the MRCC, visit their website or their Facebook page. Meetings are held each month on the second Monday at 7:00 p.m., at the Lyons
The building and decoration of the new nursing wing at Resthave Retirement Home, 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL, is completed. All that awaits is for the 70 new private rooms to be filled with residents who eagerly anticipate their move. Marketing Director Karla Burn said, “People have picked their
It’s time to think spring! Any group or governmental agency that helps maintain or enhance Fulton, IL, public garden areas should consider applying now through Sunday, February 28t, 2015 for grant money, available from the Fulton Gardens Fund. All applications need to be received by Fulton’s community foundation (FACE) on
NAMI Sauk Area will sponsor the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program specifically for families of adults diagnosed with a serious mental disorder. The 12-week series of classes will meet weekly on Thursdays, March 5, through May 21, 2015, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Classes will meet at KSB Hospital, 403 E.
Bethesda Blaze, Relay for Life Team from Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, is sponsoring their annual Scotch Doubles Bowling Fun Night on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Shifts are 5:30 p.m. (an earlier time this year) and 8:30 p.m. at Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway Road, Morrison.
On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, Wild Winter Wednesday at Windmill Cultural Center will present “Tracking Turtles” with Wildlife Biologist Jeramie Strickland, pictured below holdiing an Ornate Box Turtle specimen. Wild Winter Wednesday mornings begin at 9:00 a.m. with beverages and snacks before programs begin at 9:15. The facility is easily accessible
Happy Tails Animal Shelter works with animal control facilities to rescue animals, before they have to be euthanized to make space. Happy Tails, 1408 McNeil Road, Rock Falls, IL, is located between Dixon Avenue and Route 30. The shelter is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to noon and Wednesday and
Morrison Rotary Club welcomed Robin Green to the Paul Harris Fellow Society. Named after Rotary’s founder, the Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotary members and friends of The Rotary Foundation who contribute $1000 or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or approved global grants.
LuAnne Navarra, P.E.O. Chapter FL Corresponding Secretary, submitted the following article. On Tuesday, October 21, 2014, members of P.E.O. Chapter FL met for dinner and a meeting at the Oak Room Restaurant, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. President Jean Eggemeyer led the meeting. This year the Chapter FL program
Eight Morrison Junior High art students entered the Lions International Peace Poster contest. The theme was “Peace, Love, and Understanding.” Three members served on the committee and selected the finalist: Martha Kophamer, Darlene Smith, and Flora Stralow. Katelyn Vos was selected as the winner and was presented with a check