The Whiteside Forum hosts Richard Kimball on Thursday, November 16, 2017, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., at Odell Public Library, in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. His presentation is titled “Vote Smart, Facts Matter.” Kimball is an American politician and founder of the
On behalf of White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA), I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the community and to everyone who supported our therapeutic riding program this past year. Your generous contributions in both time and donations continue to greatly support our efforts, in providing the best
Editor’s note: Meridith Layne supplied the photo. Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Because Nice Matters Award to dance instructor LeAnn Schaefer, on Monday, November 6, 2017. Schaefer is owner of LeAnn’s Dance Connection, 107 Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL. Board members gathered for the presentation at 5:00 p.m. at the
Dance instructor LeAnn Schaefer was honored on Monday, November 6, 2017, by Morrison Chamber of Commerce with the Because Nice Matters award. Shaefer is owner of LeAnn’s Dance Connection. She offers lessons in ballet tap jazz pointe hip hop tumbling. Chamber members and Board members gathered for the presentation at
The American Legion will hold the annual Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The community is invited to Grove Hill Cemetery on High Street, Morrison, IL, at 10:45 a.m. At 11:00, Jim Prombo will offer a few words of commemoration, there will be a rifle salute, and Taps
Editor’s note: This feature by blogger John Purvis was posted Sunday, November 5, 2017. Click here to read Purvis’s posts: https://offthebeatenpathinillinois.blogspot.com/. The photos were taken by Purvis. On a recent trip out Lil’ Nick, Tom Anderson, and I met Stephanie Vavra at the Morrison[, IL,] cemetery. Ms. Vavra was
The Bosma-Renkes Funeral Homes and Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home would like to invite everyone to attend their Holiday Remembrance Program, on Sunday, November 12, 2017, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the Morrison Chapel. The Holiday Remembrance Program is a special service, offered to commemorate loved ones during the holiday season.
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation is on a mission “to raise funds to provide an Emergency Department expansion, scheduled to break ground in Spring 2018.” Morrison and surrounding Illinois communities place increasing demands for medical services, and they likely will continue to do so. To make this endeavor enjoyable, “Up All
The Odell Public Library Friends’ annual book and bake sale to benefit the library will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the library’s Community Room at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Book prices are $1 for hardbacks 50¢ for paperbacks $2
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation invites the public to their fundraiser gala, “Up All Night Prom 80’s Style.” The event will raise funds to provide an Emergency Department expansion, set to break round in Spring 2018. On Saturday, November 18, 2017, the $45 event ticket provides live and silent auctions, listening
Editor’s note: Craig and Sally Gray submitted the photograph below, of Police vehicles used as trick-or-treat stations in their neighborhood. The Editor received a reliable tip that Morrison, IL, Police Officers were dispensing Halloween candy from their squads, on Monday, October 30, 2017. Her grandchildren were the recipients. Chief Brian
Editor’s note: Chamber Coordinator Meridith Layne supplied the winners names and some photos from the Halloween Costume Contest, held Saturday, October 28, 2017. Parade photos were taken by the Editor. 0-3 Year Olds 1st Most Original Brayden Mouw 2nd Kanaan Mouw 3rd Liyah Huyche 1st Cutest River Mahoney 2nd Raegan
Dressed as a monkey, one-month-old Ryker Belcher, won the distinction of being the youngest trick-or-treater to attend the annual Halloween event held at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, October 28, 2017. His parents are Ryan Belcher and Monica Fernandez. Staff
One week after John and Julie Burleson of Morrison, IL, opened their shop, on Saturday, October 21, 2017, they enjoyed a perfect view of the local Halloween Parade at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, October 28. The couple moved here a year ago from Prophetstown, IL; they are originally from Moline,
Editor’s note: “Founded in 2004, the Pat Tillman Foundation invests in military veterans and their spouses through academic scholarships–building a diverse community of leaders committed to service to others. The scholars chosen show extraordinary academic and leadership potential, a true sense of vocation, and a deep commitment to create positive