Local churches are highly-efficient in organizing successful rummage and bake sales. Recently, this was evident inside St. Mary’s Church Parish Hall, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The third annual Rummage and Bake Sale was held Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5, 2013. The orderliness and arrangement of a
The Early American Crafters will host their 5th Annual Beggar’s Night at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. Fourth Street, Fulton, IL, on Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. This is a great place to take your kids for trick-or-treating. The canyon is beautiful this time of year.
The annual Halloween Parade and Fun Fair, co-sponsored by Cottonwood 4-H Club and Morrison Chamber of Commerce, will delight children and adults on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Jenny, Snow White-Jovie, and William Patton of Morrison, IL, enjoyed the parade in 2012. Treat bags will be given to the first 300
On the rainy morning of Day One–Tuesday, October 15, 2013–City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen stood within his new office space at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Both the room and the man are poised for a fresh start in municipal governance. It was a moment full of anticipation
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation’s Big Squeeze Committee held another winning fundraiser, with its Kentucky Derby theme, on Saturday, October 5, 2013. The generosity of participants garnered $28,000 during this “Run for the Roses.” Last year’s fundraiser crossed the finish line at $19,500. Proceeds will contribute toward the purchase of
Morrison Historical Society members hosted two-time, “award-winning filmstars” Ed Abbott and Orville Goodenough at a presentation honoring Sesquicentennial Farms of Whiteside County, on Sunday, October 13, 2013. The event began at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, at 1:30 p.m. before a large audience. Cameo performances included Dorothy
Children are invited to trick-or-treat at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, after school on Thursday, October 31, 2013, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. “Wear your costume and receive candy treats from the staff and residents.” Contact Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care
Mark your calendars for the annual Home for the Holidays Bazaar hosted by Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The bazaar will be held Saturday, November 16, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church. Plans this year include breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.
The Fulton High School Class of 1959 will meet at Rastrelli’s for a brunch get together at 12:00 noon on Sunday, October, 27, 2013. Please call Barbara Mask at 815-589-3809 or email barbmask@mchsi.com for reservations. We look forward to seeing everyone as plans are made for next year’s 55th Class
The Fulton High School Class of 1959 will meet at Rastrelli’s Restaurant, 238 Main Avenue, Clinton, IA, for a brunch get together at 12:00 noon on Sunday, October, 27, 2013. Please call Barbara Mask at 815-589-3809 or email barbmask@mchsi.com for reservations. We look forward to seeing everyone as plans are
Dr. Joseph Gaziano, FACG, CGH Medical Center gastroenterologist, board member, and former Sterling-Rock Falls Clinic President, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013, at the age of 60 following a battle with cancer. “A highly respected doctor among his health care colleagues and patients, Dr. Gaziano advanced the practice of quality
Across the United States of America this month, National 4-H Week is celebrated Sunday, October 6, through Saturday, October 12, 2013. This year’s theme is “Join the Revolution of Responsibility.” “4-H youth development provides the opportunity for youth to feel a sense of belonging, develop independence, practice generosity, and experience
The American Red Cross (ARC) continues supporting rescue operations in Colorado by providing food, shelter, relief supplies, and comfort to thousands of people, forced from their homes by devastating flash flooding. Fourteen counties are affected. The view below is outside Jamestown, CO, on September 18, 2013. On Wednesday, October 9,
Letter to the Editor: The Morrison Seahorses Swim Club and the Junior High and High School Swim Teams would like to thank the community for the outstanding support of our swimming scoreboard and high school record board fundraiser. We were able to raise the needed funds for these two costly
The Paul B. Sharar Foundation for Clinton Community College has announced the recipients of scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year. As the first Dean of the college, Paul B. Sharar had “a vision of education as the way people learn to live more useful lives for themselves and for their