“Extra-Strength Ebenezer” Relay for Life Team has two intriguing events designed to entertain and raise funds for American Cancer Society research. Their financial goal is $1000. How can you help? First, cast your vote–with a cash donation–for one contestant to earn the right to kiss a pig! Don’t want to
Sarah Thornidke presented the Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Stephanie Vavra with a new-in-box version of a Morrison, IL, Monopoly game. Her late mother retained a few of these games “…sponsored by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce.” Do you own “The Game of Morrison?” The label claims, “Wheeler Dealer is
It was gratifying to witness the service projects of two Morrison, IL, Scout groups on Monday, April 15, 2013. Members of Girl Souts of the USA and Boy Scouts of America share program, recognition, leadership, and service similarities. Locally, both met the same evening, in rooms next to each other,
Fill a bag. Feed families. Collect and bag nonperishable food items to support the National Association of Letter Carriers’ “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Non-perishables include canned meats and fish, soup, juice, vegetables, fruits, pasta, cereal, rice. Please do not include items that have expired
The Whiteside Forum will present “Think Global, Act Local: Work and the World Economy” on Friday night April 19, 2013, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Our guest speaker is Dr. Jannett Highfill, economist, editor, and poet. This event will be held in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library,
Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, welcomes visitors of all ages, as it opens for the 2013 season on Sunday, April 28. Doors open at 1:00 with a program beginning at 1:30 p.m. The program is styled after children’s “show and tell” experineces. Recent acquisitons will be presented
The day after he was elected Morrison, IL, Mayor-Elect, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, R. Everett Pannier received a pleasant phone call from Ilinois 17th District Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. She became a Legislator five months ago, and now serves on the House of Representatives Transportation Committtee. Her call-to-a-new-collegue was designed “to
If you are looking for a quick weekend lunch, check this out. On Saturday, April 6, 2013, visit Morrison Tire Center, 318 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the first Saturday sandwich sale of the new season. Choose from pork chops, brats, chips, and
Did you register for the Sullivan’s Foods “Take a Shot” Shoot Out between Wednesday, March 20, and Monday, April 1, 2013? If so, you may be selected for the “Final Four” Shoot Out on Friday, April 5, at Route 30 and Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Before Friday, names will be
There was anticipation and excitement for the youngsters ages ten and under who attended the Easter egg hunt at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, March 28, 2013. The fun began at 4:00 p.m. On the north side of the facility,
2013 Holy Week services are listed below for 15 Morrison, IL, churches. Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, offers services at 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. with Holy Communion on Sunday, March 31. A full breakfast begins at 9:00, served by the Confirmation class and Men of Bethesda men’s group.
On Good Friday, March 29, 2013, The Church of Morrison (the Laity and Clergy of the churches in Morrison) will host the annual “Cross-Walk.” This re-enactment of Christ’s fateful journey to His crucifixion will begin at noon at Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. There will be
Spring has just arrived, but one community event has been in the planning stage for months: the Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, 2013. Spearheaded for “about ten years” by Kiwani Ken Huizenga, the preparing of colorful plastic eggs is a monumental task. On Saturday, March 23,
New business owner Joseph Mills gathered his family and fellow financial services professionals to attend a Morrison Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Friday, March 22, 2013. His attractive office space, located at 219 E. Main Street, Suite A, Morrison, IL, is the location of First Wealth Financial Group,
The Lincoln Highway became a Brownie Girl Scout marketing location for Troop 1372, as evidenced by BayLeigh, left, and Jerrica, who did their sidewalk sign shuffle to attract cookie customers. The girls set up a table in the Frontier Communications parking lot at 124 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Saturday