Thomson, IL, Sesquicentennial Committee and the Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to continue its “Year to Remember.” The Sesquicentennial Committee is sponsoring a Main Street Halloween decorating contest. Jo-Carroll Energy has agreed that contestants may decorate the light poles, but cautions that no paint or hammering of nails into
Overlanders Mud Club will host the final race/bog of the year featuring 4×4 off-road racing on Saturday, October 3, 2015. The location is the Bike Barn, 13524 Black Road, Morrison, IL. There will be mud bog races and mud drag races. The “bog race” includes an area of deep mud
The Harvest Hammer has become a rewarding community project for the Morrison Rotary Club, and we are proud to promote fitness and a healthy life style. The success of this fun, family-friendly, challenging event would not be possible without the unselfish community cooperation that is alive and well in Morrison.
It is a pleasant practice for folks and their canine companions to stroll the downtown Morrison, IL, streets following Paint the Town. On Sunday, September 20, 2015, Bob Zuidema, Morrison, brought “Takota,” a Malamute, at left, and “Aspen,” a rescued Husky-mix, to stroll among the painted squares. Zuidema was a
The public is cordially invited to join the congregation of Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2015, for an Open House. Join us in celebrating Karen Mouw’s 42 years of faithful service as an organist for the church.
Hero’s Bar & Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, recently opened kitchen hours seven days a week. Choose from nine appetizers, 16 sandwiches, and three basket meals. The kitchen is open on Sunday from noon to 8:30 p.m. and Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m to 8:30 p.m. Eat
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison’s ARC Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report. The fifth American Red Cross Blood Drive of 2015 in Morrison, IL, was held Thursday, September 17, at Emmanuel Reformed Church’s Christ Center, 202 E. Morris Street. Morrison United Methodist Church was having a rummage sale that week, so
After being closed several months this summer, Debby and Bob Vaughn will throw open the doors to the Donnybrook Bakery Café, on Saturday, September 26, 2015, from 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Reconnect with friends over “coffee and….” Local musician Mitch Seeger will perform from 3:00 to 5:00. The lighter
Morrison Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk Committee seeks nominations for the Grand Marshal of this year’s parade. It will be held Saturday, December 5, 2015. Nominations will be accepted until Sunday, November 1, and should be sent to the Morrison Chamber of Commerce. Please mail your nominee’s name along with
Board the coach with friends and new day-trippers and head to “Johnson Creek Premium Outlets” mall in Johnson Creek, WI. Mary Ellen Brackemyer has planned a travel experience to a destination “with something for everyone.” On Saturday, October 24, 2015, shop among 54 famous, name-brand outlets and designer factory stores.
Path photo by Jordan Bush Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, is a 12-acre wooded site ideal for nature walks, throughout the seasons. The cost to traverse Heritage Canyon is by donations only, which are used for improvement of the park. Heritage Canyon is dotted with 11 buildings and
This fall, Trey Simmons, left, is expanding his leadership role off the Fulton High School football field, by working at the Robert Fulton Community Center (RFCC.) Simmons was assigned to work with the Tourism and Community Services Director, Regina Lehman, right, to meet requirements for a “Community Involvement” class. He
Fulton, IL, Chamber of Commerce will host the First Annual Color Ride on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Sign-in is at 9:30 a.m., with a 10:00 start. Bikers must complete the course by 11:00. Event-day registration is $10 per child, $15 per adult, or $30 per family. Color will be thrown
On Monday, September 14, 2015, the Fulton Chamber of Commerce held their annual Legislative Luncheon at Agri-King, Inc., 18246 Walter Road, Fulton, IL. Lunch was catered by Homer’s Deli. Chamber members listened to Illinois State Senator Neil Anderson speak on the state of the State of Illinois. He discussed
Over 600 people took part in the Rotary Harvest Hammer events and Color Run, on Saturday morning, September 19, 2015, in Morrison, IL. As usual runners, walkers, and bikers were greeted at the finish line by compliments from announcer Don Beswick. He said, repeatedly, but sincerely, “Good job! There’s a