Are you looking for a unique, meaningful outing for Fathers Day? Do you or family members have a military history? Consider this event in Dixon, IL. A remembrance of our “Greatest Generation” will be the focus of World War II Recreated, held Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 21, 2015.
On Wednesday, June 17, 2015, Sharon Swanson received a “pleasant surprise” from Morrison Chamber of Commerce at her workplace, Wells Fargo Bank, 100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. She was nominated for the Because Nice Matters Customer Service Award. Swanson, of Morrison, has worked at Wells Fargo for 38 years. She
Attached is the Obit for Gene Brearton. As you can see he died back in August.Also attached is the picture of the four Brearton’s in their Navy Service Dress BlueUniform.Left to Right:Jack (John) Brearton, Chief Warrant Officer – 4, four regular Navy and twenty-nineyears in the Reserves (lives in Morrison)Tommy
Thomson, IL, Depot Day will offer a variety of options for food and entertainment throughout the entire event, Saturday, June 20, 2015. Get on your bike. Tour the Depot. Cheer for your favorite outhouse team. Relax to the music and culinary delights being offered throughout the afternoon. Brian “Fox” Ellis
The annual Thomson, IL, Depot Day celebration takes place Saturday, June 20, 2015. It will be 150 times more fun, as the Village of Thomson celebrates its Sesquicentennial anniversary. Area residents and visitors can partake of these events. Outhouse Team Races Outhouse races featuring “artfully displayed houses of necessity” will
Grapplers from grades three through 12 are invited to attend “Morrison Wrestling Camp” on Monday, June 29, and Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Instruction will take place at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison IL, from 10:00 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. There will be a 30-minute
Editor’s note: On Thursday, June 18, Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi informed the Editor that the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office now will send their HMMWV to the Touch-a-Truck event. Deputy John Booker is available to attend. The parking lot of Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will be filled
Golfers, take note of these important event changes. The April House Advocacy Center Golf Outing is two months earlier than last year. It will be Saturday, July 11, 2015. Tee-off is earlier: 9:00 a.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. The four-person, best-ball scramble fee is
It takes resolute endurance–one of the cardinal virtues–to flee from persecution and political turmoil. Image facing such situations for over a decade, across five countries with individual languages, including the death of a husband and father to four children. Such a courageous quality of mind brought five members of the
LuAnne Navarra, P.E.O. Chapter FL Corresponding Secretary, submitted this article and photos. On Tuesday, May 5, 2015, members of P.E.O.Chapter FL met for a 75th Anniversary Celebration at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. The evening began with a Founder’s Day Celebration with visiting P.E.O. Round Table
Morrisonians Paula Rodriguez and Linda Temple are dedicated, experienced missionaries. “We are getting closer to our trip to Togo, Africa. We sure appreciate all the community support we have received!” stated Rodriguez. To pay their way, the women will have one of their delicious, sell-out pork burrito sales on
Between them, these six ladies have a total of 89 years of service and experience at Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. However, they represent only a portion of the 125-130 people who work behind the scenes, giving care, help, and comfort to 80 patients now
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted these reports. What would we do without computers? So many things in everyday life depend on them working correctly, from grocery store transactions, to doctor visit records, to banking activities. My apologies to the March blood drive participants for
Are you interested in being a part of something amazing? The boys and girls in the photo below have discovered the enjoyment, self-learning, and opportunities in 4-H. Activities are not just about farm life. Come see for yourself at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, Morrison, IL. The University of Illinois Extension
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