Masons Thank Golf Scramble Sponsors

Morrison, IL, Dunlap Lodge #321 A.F. & A.M. held their 17th Annual Golf Scramble on Saturday, August 22, 2015.  Money raised goes to the Dunlap Lodge Scholarship Fund, which benefits Morrison High School students.  We would like to thank all the golfers who played in the tournament and the staff

Kids for Christ Rally Day September 13

Rally Day for the combined Sunday School Program of First Presbyterian and Morrison United Methodist Churches is Sunday, September 13, 2015.  “Everyone is invited to come and check out our program.  Shepherds will be able to answer your questions or show you around both churches.” We will meet at Morrison

Request Your Favorites Songs August 30

During Request Night, Sunday, August 30, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., members of Spring Valley Reformed Church and other local soloists and groups will be in concert.  The location is 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. Enjoy the concert from your car or bring a lawn chair.  The concert will be moved

Resthave Men’s Club

Volunteer Terry Jones leads a men’s club at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL.  The men get together and talk about different topics, such as time spent in the service, planes, boats, automobiles, farming, etc.  Jones often finds a prop or picture to bring and get the topic started.

The Balos Family Entertains August 23

During Free Cookie Night, Sunday, August 23, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., The Balos Family will be in concert at Spring Valley Reformed Church.  The location is 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.  The family of nine travels all around the United States performing bluegrass gospel music.  They began their musical

“Big River” at Timber Lake Playhouse Through August 23

Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, rural Mount Carroll, IL, presents “Big River:  The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” the musical adaptation of Mark Twain’s novel, through Sunday, August 23, 2013. The play is propelled by an award-winning score from Roger Miller, the king of country music. This journey down

NAMI Sauk Area Support Group Meeting August 25

The NAMI Sauk Area Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 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

Summer 2015 CCC President’s and Deans’ Lists

Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA, has announced the Summer 2015 President’s and Deans’ Lists of area Illinois scholars. President’s List students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Albany:  Rachael Beiermann and Erica Martinez Fulton:  Tabatha Walters Morrison:  Heather Hansen and Danielle Miller

Chartering Ceremony for ABWA Midwest Heartland Chapter

The ABWA-Midwest Heartland Chapter was chartered as an official chapter of the American Business Women’s Association on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, 721 S. Second Street, Clinton, IA.  Nancy Griffin, ABWA National President, and Meg Bell, ABWA National Vice President, traveled from Kansas to

Should You Opt Out of ObamaCare?

Randy Venema, Fulton, IL, has been a Licensed Insurance Agent since 1984, amassing extensive training in life and health insurance and annuities.  He is a Certified Senior Adviser, Estate Planner, and Annuity Adviser as well.  Venema’s mission statement is “to make the Christian tradition of health care sharing available and

“Big Fish” and “James and the Giant Peach” at TLP

Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, IL, presents the acclaimed new musical adaptation of “Big Fish” through Sunday, August 9, 2015. Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the beloved Tim Burton film adaptation, “Big Fish” brings the life and tall-tales of Edward Bloom to the

Award Winning “Next to Normal” at Showboat Theatre

For adults and families seeking a special evening, the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre is collaborating with the Candlelight Inn restaurant, 511 Riverview Drive, Clinton, IA.  On Thursday evenings with Showboat productions, Candelight Inn will offer 10% off the price of meals (beverages excluded) by showing your theatre ticket for that

Phil and Pam Morgan to Fill the Valley with Music

On Sunday August 9, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Phil and Pam Morgan.  They are part of their National “Amen” Ministry Tour.  The Amen Project is a Bible study/concert experience about worship.  They continue to share powerful music and testimony

Vander Bleek Receives Second Rotary Award

At the Wednesday, July 29, 2015, Rotary meeting, Luke Vander Bleek, left, received his second Paul Harris Fellow Award for making substantial financial contributions to the Foundation.  Pictured is Foundation Chair Phil Renkes presenting the award to Vander Bleek. The Rotary Foundation is the charitable arm of Rotary International.  It

Clinton Showboat Announces 2016 Season

At the Follies performance on Tuesday night, July 28, 2015, CAST Producing Artistic Director Matthew Teague Miller announced the 2016 summer season.  The theme of the new Clinton Area Showboat Theatre season is “A Season of American Classics.”  Productions include “The Odd Couple,” “The Music Man,” “South Pacific,” “Grease!” and