Around Morrison, IL, summer includes informal, drive-in car-truck-cycle shows, organized by Ron Weimer. Each month DQ Grill & Chill offers space for people to park their various modes of transportation. Anyone can enter anything with wheels in this show. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, vans, tractors, and ATV’s are welcome. There is
“Cheerful,” “intelligent,” and “young-at-heart” describe these seven representative residents of Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Seated left-to-right, Marilyn Herrick, 83, Rena Heusinkveld, 100, Nellie Zaagman, 90, Dorothy Tegeler (standing), 94, Marv Zaagman, 93, Irma Longanecker (standing), 96, and Joe Klimson, 90, are not old! As Heusinkveld said, “My
Join us for a great cause! On Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Prairie Ridge Golf Course, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, there will be a Lyme Disease Benefit to assist a local family: Cory and Nikki Pruis and their daughters, Karrigan and Lillian. All of the family members have
The community is invited to attend the 55th Anniversary Member Appreciation Cookout at Advantage One Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, June 13, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Credit Union will be grilling hot dogs for the event. Cake and ice
Morrison Community Hospital has many enhancements to patient care. They will showcase them for residents of the Hospital District during an Open House on Sunday, June 7, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. Tasty food and refreshments will be served. Tour the
Morrison Chamber of Commerce and its Chamber partners will host the 5th Annual Community Recycling Day, Saturday, June 6, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The location is behind KAS eRecydling, 649 W. Linconway, Morrison, IL. Thank you for your participation! We send a huge thank you to our
The patrons below helped consume the following amounts of food: nine cases of eggs; 2000 sausage patties; six cases of pancake mix; five gallons of syrup; two cases of butter; 30 gallons of orange juice; five gallons of milk; 20 gallons of coffee! It was another successful firemen’s pancake breakfast
Morrison, IL, Daisy Girl Scouts met at 6:00 p.m. outside Northside School, 520 N. Genesee Street, on Monday, May 11, 2015, to complete two service projects. First, they signed the lid of a plastic storage tub that would contain their gift. It was labeled “Kickballs from Morrison Girl Scout Daisy
The Relay For Life of Whiteside County committee, shown below, hosted the annual “Survivor and Caregiver Dinner” on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Avenue, in Rock Falls, IL. Over 200 survivors and caregivers were in attendance. Irene-Lewis-Wimbley provided musical entertainment during the evening. Dr.
The United Way of Whiteside County “Let’s Feed Our Children” free summer lunch program began on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, in Morrison, IL, at the Crave Building, 201 W. Market Street. Members of Crossroads Church are shown preparing and handing out free lunches. Free lunches are available Monday through Friday,
Are you aware of the beneficial mission fulfilled by White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA)? This unique private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization uses equine assisted activities to provide recreational, educational, therapeutic, and social opportunities, for persons age four through adult, who have physical and/or mental disabilities. Their goal is to improve
On Flag Day–Sunday, June 14, 2015–Thomson Sesquicentennial Committee will host the “one and only” Thomson Sesquicentennial Golf Tournament, at Sandburr Run, 5020 Highway 84, north of Thomson, IL. A co-ed best ball format is planned and is the best deal around! The shotgun start is at 9:00 a.m. For $30
During World War II, an incident involving saving a bridge at Remagen, Germany, greatly helped the Allies shorten the war in Europe. A special program about this will be presented at 2:00 p.m., on Flag Day, Sunday, June 14, 2015, by the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society. Located in the CGH Ryberg
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015, the TRAC West voted on its All-Conference selections for baseball. Morrison High School Junior Justin Jensen was named Player of the Year for the second year in a row. MHS Baseball Coach Ben Sondgeroth was voted Coach of the Year. Morrison Varsity Baseball finished first
Don’t miss a delightful fund-raising event on behalf of Morrison Community Hospital Foundation (MCHF.) Proceeds will directly benefit the Hospital, including Emergency Room improvements. Afternoon tea will be served at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, lL. Each table will