Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Cottonwood 4-H Club hosted the Annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest, on Saturday, October 27, 2018. “About 130 entries received Chamber treat bags,” reported Chamber Coordinator Meridith Layne. Registration and line up was from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at Community State Bank, 220 E. Main
“Legacies of Savanna II” will be presented on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main Street, Savanna, IL. November 4, a special day, is also the 190th anniversary of the founding of Savanna. The presentations will be held in the Community Room of the
Dear Editor: Growing up in Dewitt, IA, where Kris Schmidt began his Law Enforcement career, Kris was the School Resource Officer, I got to know him during my years attending DeWitt Central Schools. Any problem you had, Kris would be right there to lend an ear and to help make
Dear Editor: I first met Kris approximately four years ago, over a heated dispute with one of my siblings on the ownership of this land. Kris went above and beyond, back and forth between the parties, to cool the situation down. I’m happy to say this wrong has been righted.
Dear Editor: We owe it to our communities, to have a Sheriff who can create solutions to complex problems while sharing and collaborating resources. Kris Schmidt is poised to be that voice and solution for the citizens of Whiteside County. Kris will work with all other Law Enforcement administrators, to
Dear Friends: With all the excitement about needing good Government across the Country, locally we need a good Sheriff, who will be a great steward with tax payer resources; a Sheriff who will work hard to humanize the badge, bridging the gap between Law Enforcement and citizens; a Sheriff who
I would like you to join me in supporting Sgt. Kris Schmidt for Whiteside County Sheriff on November 6! I have been privileged to have had the opportunity to work with Kris for almost 18 years. Kris has been instrumental in helping me further my Law Enforcement career. Kris has
CGH Medical Center and the CGH Auxiliary cordially invite the public to the fifth annual “Healthy & Bright” Holiday Lighting Ceremony. It will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. The event is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. in the Main Clinic Lobby, at 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling,
Announcing the Annual Book and Bake Sale at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Shop for bargains from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The City of Morrison Community Room will be filled with books for all levels and all interests! In the
The Morrison Music Boosters will host a Painting Party, on Saturday, October 27, 2018, beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Brick Block Pub, 105 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. All proceeds from the event will go toward the purchase of new marching band uniforms for the Morrison High School Band. New
The Morrison High School Band Room was filled with supporters on Friday afternoon, October 26, 2018, to celebrate a Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Morrison Music Boosters. Adults left-to-right are Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne; Norma Nelson of TKB Bank; Booster Secretary Lisa Bland; future Choir Director
Letter to the Editor: By this time, we have all heard of Kris Schmidt’s impressive credentials while serving in the Air Force, the education he has, as well as all his years as a member of the Sheriff’s Office. However, hearing his ideas for the future of the Department and
Dear Editor: John Booker is far and away the best candidate for the Office of Whiteside County Sheriff. Booker possesses all the knowledge, ability, and qualifications to rnake him an outstanding Sheriff. As a retired cop, probably the greatest compliment I could give Booker is, I could depend on him
Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece, “Dial M for Murder,” starring the beautiful Grace Kelly will be shown at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Rounding out the cast are Ray Milland, Robert Cummings, and John Williams in this 1954 crime
Editor’s note: Theresa Brandon took the smaller photograph. The auction of this 18 x 24″ commissioned oil painting by Stuart Roddy capped a glittering fundraiser for The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The sale of his donated artwork brought $2500 to