Rosemary Harris of Columbus Junction, IA, will portray former First Lady Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Avenue, Fulton, IL, on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. The Wild Wednesday programs are free to attend and open to the public. Light refreshments are served at 9:00 a.m.
The Early American Crafters of Heritage Canyon would like to invite you to partake of one of the most endearing Victorian customs: high tea. “Tokens of Affection” is a day-after-Valentine’s-Day tea for the general public. Enjoy delicious refreshments, tea, coffee, and entertaining skits on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at 1:00
Editor’s note: The following article by Thomas Geyer is reprinted in part from the Quad-City Times of Friday, February 7, 2014. A Carroll County, IL, jury has awarded $16 million to the families of two teens killed in a grain bin accident shortly before 10:00 a.m. [on July 28,] 2010.
The award-winning film “Lincoln” will be shown at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. The film, directed by Steven Spielberg, will begin at 2:00 p.m. There is no charge. Taken in part from the book,
How many “C” words describe the newest enterprise in Morrison, IL? Start with convenient, clean, comfortable, close, and convivial. Add cozy and Cozzie, and you have Co-Z Corner Convenience Store, 401 Tech Drive, which borders Morrison Institute of Technology on IL Route 78. In addition, it is the first
The snowy roads did not stop them, nor did a train blocking railroad tracks half mile from their destination. Three Guys in Ties found their way Thursday, evening, January 30, 2014, to Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. The rollicking improvisational team, shown left-to-right, included Nathan, Klaus,
One of the best aspects of the annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale across the United States is the flavor options. There is a “favorite” cookie for nearly everyone who is asked. Morrison Girl Scouts will hold cookie booth sales on the following dates.
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner and Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2014. The buffet will be held at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. with cocktails and dinner at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of
Kris Bielema, Morrison Kiwanis President, submitted this article. The Morrison Kiwanis Service Scholarship is awarded to Morrison High School Key Clubbers who have best exemplified the Key Club International core values of character building, leadership, inclusiveness, and caring within the school and community. Each applicant must be a Morrison High
Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) has presented quality dramatic and musical productions to the community since its founding in 1962. An important meeting will determine whether MMTA can continue to exist as a viable community organization. The meeting will be held at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison,
Stan Mitick captured three snowfolk in a neighbor’s front yard of 518 Anthony Street, Morrison, IL, on Monday, January 27, 2014. He noted they had been there for over a week, with little melting.
The January 2014 nominees for Morrison Rotary Student of the Month are Jordan Wiebenga, left, and Morgan McCulloh. Wiebenga is the son of Kevin and Barb Wiebenga. Jordan is in Band and Jazz band. He volunteers at his church and plans to go to Sauk and then NIU for Video
To commemorate Black History Month, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, presents the inspiring movie, “The Help,” based on Kathryn Stockett’s 2009 award-winning novel. The movie will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, on the big screen in the Odell Program Room beginning at 2:00 p.m.
This attractive photograph of Senior Elizabeth Buckwalter, Morrison, IL, was taken at Appel Mill, northeast of town, in more temperate weather of August 2013. It was in preparation for her May 2014 graduation from Morrison High School (MHS.) Her parents are Mike and Colleen Buckwalter, and Seth is her older
January is National Blood Donor Month. This is your opportunity to be a hero. Save up to three lives in an hour. The ARC Blood Drive will be held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, from noon to 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 23, 2014. You