The Whiteside Forum hosts Richard Kimball on Thursday, November 16, 2017, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., at Odell Public Library, in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. His presentation is titled “Vote Smart, Facts Matter.” Kimball is an American politician and founder of the […]
Attention crafters and business owners: the PTO Craft/Vendor Fair, set for Saturday, December 2, 2017, has openings for vendors. The annual event runs from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the Morrison Junior High School gymnasium, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. Admission is free to the public, and a lunch […]
Mark your calendar for 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2017, because the Morrison High School Boys Basketball team has supper and entertainment planned for you. A $5 supper fundraiser will be served in the cafeteria, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, for those who crave chili, cornbread, and crackers on cool […]
Attendees of the Odell Public Library Annual Book and Bake Sale, Saturday, November 4, 2017, found handmade Christmas ornaments to purchase, too. Ornaments to commemorate a favorite book or author had been created by Odell Public Library Friends. A Christmas tree at Odell Public Library, 302 S. Madison Street, Morrison, […]
Editor’s note: The first two photographs were submitted by Barry Dykhuizen. The others were supplied by Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental. Scores of people of all ages toured the state-of-the-art, City of Morrison Waste Water Treatment Plant, on Saturday, November 4, 2017. The Open House was set from 9:00 a.m. […]
On behalf of White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA), I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the community and to everyone who supported our therapeutic riding program this past year. Your generous contributions in both time and donations continue to greatly support our efforts, in providing the best […]
Editor’s note: Meridith Layne supplied the photo. Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Because Nice Matters Award to dance instructor LeAnn Schaefer, on Monday, November 6, 2017. Schaefer is owner of LeAnn’s Dance Connection, 107 Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL. Board members gathered for the presentation at 5:00 p.m. at the […]
The Adcraft Webstore is now open for Boys Basketball purchases. The deadline to order is Sunday, November 12, 2017. The estimated ship date is Wednesday, November 29. Click her to see the apparel options: http://www.adcraftwebstore.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=4530.
Dance instructor LeAnn Schaefer was honored on Monday, November 6, 2017, by Morrison Chamber of Commerce with the Because Nice Matters award. Shaefer is owner of LeAnn’s Dance Connection. She offers lessons in ballet tap jazz pointe hip hop tumbling. Chamber members and Board members gathered for the presentation at […]
The American Legion will hold the annual Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The community is invited to Grove Hill Cemetery on High Street, Morrison, IL, at 10:45 a.m. At 11:00, Jim Prombo will offer a few words of commemoration, there will be a rifle salute, and Taps […]
Editor’s note: This feature by blogger John Purvis was posted Sunday, November 5, 2017. Click here to read Purvis’s posts: https://offthebeatenpathinillinois.blogspot.com/. The photos were taken by Purvis. On a recent trip out Lil’ Nick, Tom Anderson, and I met Stephanie Vavra at the Morrison[, IL,] cemetery. Ms. Vavra was […]
The Bosma-Renkes Funeral Homes and Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home would like to invite everyone to attend their Holiday Remembrance Program, on Sunday, November 12, 2017, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the Morrison Chapel. The Holiday Remembrance Program is a special service, offered to commemorate loved ones during the holiday season. […]
Editor’s note: Rich Criss submitted this 2018 travel schedule for all community members. The Young and Energetic At Heart (YEAH) senior group of Emmanuel Reformed Church has released its 2018 schedule of day trips. All seniors aged 55 and older are cordially invited to join in these trips, regardless of […]
Daylight Saving Time concludes Sunday, November 5, 2017, at 2:00 a.m. Set time pieces, clocks, appliances, and vehicle clocks back one hour. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep.
Robert Vigen, age 89, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 3, 2017, at Regency Care in Sterling, IL. Robert was born November 12, 1927, in Willmar, MN, to Hjalmer and Esther (Johnson) Vigen. After serving in the Navy during WW II, he was employed at General Electric Co. in Morrison, […]