Editor’s note: Louise Wiersema supplied three photos, and Jerry Brearton submitted the photo of the Military Honor Guard. On Saturday, April 13, 2019, shortly before 1:00 p.m., Ronald Wiersema, Legionnaire of The American Legion Post 328, received a handmade Quilt of Valor®, during a short presentation ceremony, at the Post,
On Saturday, April 13, 2019, Kiwanians and Morrison High School Key Club members orchestrated another successful Community Easter Egg Hunt, atop the hill in Kiwanis Park, in the 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. The popular “dash-and-grab” event was initiated decades ago by local members of United States
Editor’s note: This article was amended and reposted, due to initial and continued confusion about which organization was to present Wiersema with his quilt, Quilts of Honor or Quilts of Valor. It is the latter. Sergeant-at-Arms Jerry Brearton stated, “On Saturday, April 13, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., Ronald Wiersema, Legionnaire
During April 2019 families can enjoy Morrison, IL, Easter Egg Hunts with the youngsters, scheduled by the following hosts. Events are listed chronologically, beginning on Saturday, April 13. Bring a container for each child. Kiwanis/MHS Key Club Egg Hunt, Kiwanis Park, 700 block of N. Genesee Street: The Annual Kiwanis
To the residents of the Fourth Ward, regarding a chance to serve: There is currently a vacancy in Ward (#4) for the City Council position. Because no one ran for the four-year term in the most recent election, there will need to be an appointment made. [It] would be for
The Annual Kiwanis/MHS Key Club Egg Hunt will be held at Kiwanis Park, 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, for area children through age nine, on Saturday, April 13, 2019. There are four age groups: two and under three and four five and six seven-to-nine. A Morrison Fire
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. April House Children’s Advocacy Center, 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, recognized the month with a “Pinwheels for Prevention” event on Friday, April 12, 2019, at 12:15 p.m. Executive Director Carrie Melton stated, “April is a time to recognize those who serve and
Kiwanians and Morrison High School Key Club members commandeered the crest of the hill at Kiwanis Park, in the 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The shelter served as headquarters for the Kiwanis Annual Easter Egg Hunt, which was begun decades ago by
Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) welcomes anyone desiring an evening of music and reminiscing of the last 100 years of Broadway music. The history of Broadway will be explored through scores, featuring Tin Pan Alley to State-of-the-Art Contemporary Broadway. You’ll treasure the magic of an entire century of drama, laughter,
“The finest gesture one can make is to save life by donating blood.” Mark your calendar and help us honor the life of our dear Jen Banks, by participating in the “Fourth Annual Jen Banks Memorial Blood Drive” and pay forward the gift of life. This gesture will take you
Bryn Callahan, a member of the Charles Carroll Society, Children of the American Revolution, was recently elected State President of the organization. He will serve a one-year term at the 81st Annual Conference in Crystal Lake, IL. Callahan, a 16-year member, will be installed in April 2019 on the grounds
Save the date to reconnect with former Morrison High School classmates. The ladies of the “MCHS Class of ’66” will hold an alumna lunch, on Monday, May 13, 2019, at 12:00 p.m., at Happy Joe’s Pizza, 109 W. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. The cost is $10 and includes a
This month, Corner Gallery, 202 4th Avenue, Sterling, IL, features the paintings of Adrian Rodriguez, Sterling, IL, from Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 26, 2019. Corner Gallery is open Monday-through-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A reception to meet Rodriguez
Nomination of Kim Ewoldsen, 104 Randall Drive, Morrison, IL, 61270; 815-600-6267; director@morrisonareadevelopment.com. Nominated by Stephanie Vavra, 15683 Hazel Road, Morrison, IL 61270; 815-535-7005; vavra@mchsi.com. Kim Ewoldsen deserves to be recognized for her strategic, revitalizing leadership. She led Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce for nearly eight years, before simultaneously directing
The session is not full. Call the Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District office today, Friday, April 5, 2019, to register for the workshop tomorrow.