Four students recently graduated from Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. Receiving Associate in Applied Science degrees in Engineering Technology at the end of the fall 2016 semester were the following students: Kyle Smolkovich, Gardner, IL, son of John Smolkovich and Katherine Lochner. While at Morrison Tech,
On Wednesday December 21, 2016, the Volunteer Educators at the Fulton, IL, Windmill Cultural Center invite the public to attend their third program of this season. This week, Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center (WWW@WCC) are presenting a program focusing on music from the holiday season. Members of
On Thursday, December 15, 2016, farmers and landowners looking to learn about changes coming to the 2017 Federal Crop Insurance Program, Farm Bill, and other agricultural topics will get their chance during a Winter Crop Seminar. COUNTRY Financial®, Illinois Farm Bureau, and other organizations are sponsoring dozens of talks across
On Wednesday, December 14, 2016, Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite everyone to come in from the cold. Wild Winter Wednesdays continue with their second program. The public is invited to gather at 9:00 a.m. for coffee, tea, and refreshments. The building is located at 111
Morrison Christian Church, 201 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will offer Christmas spirit to the community, on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Children of the congregation will give visitors a free popcorn ball with a message inside, between the hours of 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Adults are invited to register for
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a complete Thanksgiving dinner, at its Free Community Meal, on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Serving time is from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., in the basement fellowship hall. An elevator is available. The traditional menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet
For a tenth year, Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, will host a free Thanksgiving Day dinner, from noon to 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 24, 2016. All are welcome to share this holiday meal. Call the office at 815-626-1234 with questions. The traditional menu includes
Reverend Dr. Michael Selburg was installed as the Moderator of the Blackhawk Presbytery, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. There are 88 congregations in Northern Illinois, which are members of the Synod of Lincoln Trails of the Presbyterian Church (USA.) After receiving the gavel, Pastor Selburg told the congregation at the
Bickelhaupt Arboretum will present a workshop you won’t want to miss. Two Fresh Conifer Wreath Workshops, hosted by Clinton Community College, will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. At each workshop, participants will make their own fresh, holiday wreath to take home. Preregistration for
Marian Osburn submitted this final article. Church Women United (CWU) is a National, ecumenical Christian women’s movement representing Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and other Christian women. Founded in 1941 as the United Council of Church Women, this organization has more than 1200 local and state units in the USA and
Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center recently completed a majorlandscaping project at the facility, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. Thanks to the help of Mike VanZuiden, Tom Robbins, and Morrison Black Top, we are ready to show off the new view of our entrance drop off area. Stacked,
Volunteers from Fulton’s de Immigrant Windmill held an international conference on Monday, October 17, and Tuesday, October 18, 2016. The conference, which took place at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, was aimed at promoting learning, discussion, and sharing with fellow mill enthusiasts. Guests to the conference were from
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) announced the 2016 recipients of its Benefactor Award. This recognizes individuals, foundations, businesses, or corporations which embody the ideals of philanthropy, leadership, and volunteerism in the service of community, technical, and junior colleges. The Council for Resource Development established the Benefactor
The Education Committee of the Windmill Area invites the public to attend Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center. These WWW@WWC programs will occur on Wednesday mornings in December, January, February, and March of the 2016-2017 seasons. All programs take place from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Windmill Cultural
Come on out on Saturday, November 12, 2016, for great food, prizes, and fun at Push to the Park Trivia Night, a Friends of the Parks fundraiser, benefiting the Morrison Rockwood Recreational Trail. Trivia Night will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry