The Morrison Historical Society will host a program on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., featuring Abraham Lincoln and his connections to the Mississippi River. The presentation will be held at Morrison’s Heritage Museum on Route 30, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. All programs offered by Morrison Historical Society
Editor’s note: For 38 years, (Maria) Rita Stone was an elementary teacher and advocate of teachers in the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District #3. She began her Prophetstown, IL, teaching career one year before consolidation of Prophetstown and Lyndon, IL, School Districts. Prophetstown Elementary School Principal Justin Hovey submitted this
Because June is the traditional month for weddings, Lyndon Area Historical Society has prepared an appropriate exhibit. The public is invited to view a display of vintage wedding and prom dresses, on Sunday, June 11, 2017, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The setting, a former church, is located at 405
Warmer months are here, and that means it’s time for Fulton Summer Nights! Meet us at Den Besten Park in Fulton, IL, by the windmill from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 8, 2017, for this free event. This month’s Fulton Summer Nights celebration is hosted by the Fulton
Unite Work Camp is an annual event that draws young people from churches on both sides of the Mississippi River, to volunteer for three days painting houses, free of charge. This year volunteers from Morrison, Sterling, Rock Falls, Mount Carroll, Savanna, and Fulton, IL, plus Marion, Ottumwa, and Clinton, IA,
Recycle. Reuse. Rejoice. You earn double points when you repurpose an object and make it into an art object. Score triple points by placing the recycled item in a public place, for others to enjoy. Such was the case for a whimsical Friends of the Parks project, installed on Tuesday, June
Sometimes great gifts come in small packages. On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, Dr. Bradley Yaklich rode his bicycle one-handed, carrying a small box of Refresh over-the-counter, eye drops to the Morrison Fire Department Chief, Dave Benters. They met at 6:30 p.m. at the station, 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.
Chamber Corordinator Meridith Layne submitted the article and photos after her visit to the Indigo Turtle Art booth, during Dutch Days in Fulton, IL, the first weekend of May 2017. Morrison Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome a new Chamber member, Indigo Turtle Art. The photos will serve in lieu of
Beginning shortly after 6:30 p.m., the combined Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout Troop #1504 and family members celebrated a Court of Awards Ceremony, on Monday, June 5, 2017. They gathered in the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The 25
Morrison Chamber of Commerce welcomed Melissa Gabbard, Independent Distributor of Young Living Essential Oils, as a new member. The Ribbon Cutting took place at the Chamber office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at noon.
Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi announced the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association 2017 Scholarship for Whiteside County was awarded to Emma Melton, of Morrison, IL. She is shown on Tuesday, May 16, at Morrison High School with her father, Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton, left, and Sheriff Wilhelmi. Melton received $500 for her winning
During five of the last ten years, the Morrison High School Fillies have been among the Class 2A Softball Final Four State Championship contenders. In 2007 they placed 4th; in 2008 they placed 3rd; in 2010 they placed 3rd; in 2011 they placed 1st; in 2017 they placed 3rd. Their
On Wednesday, May 31, and Thursday, June 1, 2017, the Morrison Community Hospital EMS Department sponsored a special training, to teach participants about accurate Electrocardiogram electrode placement and develop expertise on reading the results. An electrocardiogram, also called an ECG or EKG, is a simple, painless test that detects and
For the 16th year, the United Way of Whiteside County FREE summer lunch program will serve tens of thousands of take-away meals. The “Let’s Feed Our Children” program began Tuesday, May 30, 2017, across Whiteside County. Nearly 200 volunteers from local churches, other organizations, and many corporate partners will prepare
Photos supplied by Jerry Lindsey. At 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, June 1, 2017, the Morrison High School Fillies Softball team and coaching staff departed the school parking lot, supported by an enthusiastic group of well-wishers. Their destination is EastSide Centre, 1 Eastside Drive, East Peoria, IL. The young women will