Joan M. Mensch, 84, of The Alverno Health Care Facility, Clinton, IA, died Saturday, July 11, 2015, at The Alverno. Joan was born January 25, 1931, in Charles City, IA, to William E. and Antina H. (Beekman) Dinkel. She was educated in the Charles City schools. She then attended the […]
The newly-created City of Morrison Rec Program initiated a four-week series of “Days in the Park” on Thursday, July 9, 2015, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., with activities for children ages three to seven at Water Works Park. Youngsters were split into two age groups; those age five and under […]
One of the highlights of July is the Whiteside County annual Barn Tour. This year’s event takes place over the weekend of Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, 2015. Twelve barns on ten farms will be featured, all in the Morrison, IL, area. Saturday hours are 9:00 a.m. to […]
Resthave, by dictionary standards, means to shelter and make a calm and tranquil home. This responsibility sits on the shoulders of the women I interviewed, from Executive Director to Supervisor of Dietary, from Social Services to Director of Nursing, to Business Office Manager, and others. Each oversees, directs, and supports […]
Imagine you are taking a walk along a nature trail. You come upon a page from a children’s book, laminated and mounted on a stake. As you continue to walk, you discover another page, then another, and another. Soon you realize you are reading a story as you go along! […]
A playful window display at Ruth Gundlach, Agent, State Farm Insurance in Fulton, IL, was filled with colorful, suspended beach balls with a serious message. It advised, “Don’t let the ball drop. Come in and review your accounts.” The insurance agency is pleased to announce the addition of new team […]
The public is reminded that these are merely charges, and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 07-08-15 at 4:35 p.m. Dennis J. Bruins, Junior, age 31 of Morrison, IL, was stopped by Deputies following a citizen report of littering on U. S. Route […]
Registration at Morrison Community Unit School District #6 for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year is now open. Please log into your “Skyward Family Access” account or visit www.morrisonschools.org to register your student(s.) If you have questions about the registration process, please watch the YouTube video which details the steps: MCUSD […]
Keith Zoeller, Chair of the Rock Falls Rotary Corn Boil, makes final preparation with Cindy Poci, co-owner with Jerry Poci of Poci’s Market, for sweet corn to be featured at the 76th Annual Rock Falls Rotary Corn Boil. Rock Falls Community Building, 601 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL, will […]
Whiteside County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) Education Foundation will host their 2015 Summer Fundraiser on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Triple Play Bowling and Banquet, 1601 9th Avenue, Fulton IL. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Entertainment by the Slough Buoys” band starts at 7:00. Tickets are $15 and […]
Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka and Dartmouth Head Coach Buddy Teevens headline a “Practice Like Pros” football clinic, presented by Safe Kids Worldwide and Children’s MOTRIN®, to demonstrate progressive practice techniques to Illinois high school football coaches. The clinic is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August […]
Morrison Chamber of Commerce invites community participants of all age levels to attend their Cash Mob “Hits.” It is gratifying to arrive en masse and surprise a Chamber business, where people “Think Local. Shop Local. Support Local.” The location is kept secret until the event, so mobsters are surprised, too. […]
Sylvia A. Vegter, 93, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Resthave. Sylvia was born January 5, 1922, in Fulton, IL, to Dick K. and Winnie (Balk) Wiebenga. She was educated in the Fulton Christian School and graduated from Fulton High School. On May 1, 1941, […]
“Your smile is your logo. Your personality is your business card. How you leave others feeling after an experience with you becomes your trademark ,” Jay Danzie. “Courteous treatment will make a customer a walking advertisement ,” J. C. Penney. Morrison Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting–and recognizing–good customer […]
Our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, will give the guest sermon at the Thomson Sesquicentennial Community Church Service, on Sunday, July 26, 2015. He will speak in Curley Park, Thomson, IL, on the grounds of the Sesquicentennial. The service begins at 10:00 a.m. His subject will be God’s dealings with […]