As a treat for Odell Public Library patrons, cellist Sam Sykes will perform on Saturday, February 14, 2015, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and again from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Sykes, shown below, is an 8th grader, the son of
Editor’s note: Associated Press stated on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, that Publisher Harper will release the second novel by Harper Lee, author of “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Completed in the 1950’s, “Go Set a Watchman” was set aside, but the book will be released Tuesday, July 14. It “is essentially a
In the car wash industry, the name of Black quickly comes to mind, due to the successful franchising chain that has led the industry for decades. Now the name of a child of Bob and Mary Black[, of Morrison, IL,] is reaching out into the franchising world, to expand the
Editor’s note: Mary Pratt searched for these early Yearling photographs to recognize the first Pon-Pons and Majorettes. Morrison High School Band Director Bob Glidden initiated a Pons Squad in the fall of 1961. The girls wore handmade skirts and purchased sweaters, according to one of the first members, Betsy Komlanc
During the recent holiday season, attractive wreaths decorated both ends of the Whiteside County Covered Bridge. Rope lighting around openings added charm to the darkness of November and December 2014. The twin artificial wreaths were purchased by Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board member Stephanie Vavra decorated by Stephanie Mann of
Please join us at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, Thursday night, February 5, 2015, for the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Dinner. We promise a fun night of networking and mystery! The evening is open to the public–one need not be a Chamber member
Paula Rodriguez and Linda Temple have received their date for an Africa Mission trip through Compassion International. They are selling fresh pork burritos to fund this latest mission venture. Pick up is on Friday, January 30, 2015, at the Odell Public Library, in the City of Morrison Community Room, from
On Thursday, January 29, 2015, Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Customer Service Award to Ellen Callihan, employee of HVP Vending, LLC, 409 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The vending business began in 1948 as Vend-Omack Sales, Inc., offering “a complete full line of beverages, snacks, fresh and frozen food.”
A packed parking lot indicated something unusual was happening inside Morrison Community Hospital (MCH), 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday morning, January 29, 2015. It was time for the weekly 10:00 a.m. worship service for residents of Four Seasons Living Center, their families, and the staff. As the
People of all ages may contend with daily or temporary mobility issues. Access for them can be impeded by the portals through which they choose to enter and exit. This includes health care visits to the the second-floor Specialty Clinic at Morrison Community Hospital (MCH), 303 N. Jackson, Street, Morrison,
Morrison High School Band Director Bob Glidden initiated a Pons Squad in the fall of 1961. The girls wore handmade skirts and purchased sweaters, according to one of the first members, Betsy Komlanc Prombo. She stated, “Girls were from each class, chosen by Mrs. Pape and the Head Majorette.” No
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will host a unique program about “Three Women in the Civil War,” presented Sunday, February 8, 2015, at the CGH Medical Center Ryberg Auditorium, 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling, IL. The program begins at 2:00 p.m. It will feature Betty Carlson Kay, a retired Springfield, IL,
Editor’s note: I was a presenter at a Thursday, January 22, 2015, panel discussion hosted by The Whiteside Forum, “Mass Media in Modern Society: Local News and Issues.” I began a feature article about it the next morning and paused to review emails. There was a complete review of the
“The Whiteside Forum will be hosting presentations dealing with Mass Media in Modern Society over the next few months,” stated Marc Adami. “How does news, entertainment, and advertising get to you and improve your life, via print, TV, radio, movies, or the internet? How do we influence the media?” he
Editor’s note: This notice was mailed to dental patients of the late Dr. William Simpson. Dr. Bill Simpson passed away on [Tuesday,] December 16, 2014, from complications from kidney failure. Dr. Simpson’s family and staff would like to thank their patients for their patronage through the years. To provide continuing