Danielle Vance holds the position of Whiteside County Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Whiteside County. The organization was honored with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony by Morrison Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. Although Vance’s office is located in Wallace School in Sterling, IL,
As indicated in the title, the word “Big” is a also a title, not an adjective. It describes an adult who mentors a child, called a “Little,” in a Nationwide support program. The t-shirt design says it all: Bigs and Littles are linked by love. Henry Plude, Morrison, IL, is
“My door is open,” concluded Chamber Coordinator Meridith Layne, left, while discussing her first day working for the Morrison Chamber of Commerce, on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. She is available Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. She told the Editor, at right, that her day “has gone great….By
March 18, 2017, is the one-Saturday-a-month day for users to visit Morrison Friends Food Pantry. It is located in Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. People should use the N. Knox Street entrance, leading up the steps to adjoining rooms 203 and 205. The times are from
In honor of Girl Scout Sunday, on March 12, 2017, a half dozen Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts from troop 1504 participated in church services at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. March 12 is the 105th anniversary of the founding of Girl Scouts in the United States.
The general public is cordially invited to a Community Girl Scout Sunday Service to initiate Girl Scout Week. Sunday, March 12, 2017, is the 105th anniversary of the founding of Girl Scouts. All families and individuals–particularly former Girl Scouts–are welcome at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL,
On Thursday, March 9, 2017, the Chicago Cubs Trophy Tour, presented by State Farm, traveled to Decatur, and Peoria, IL, before arriving in Sterling, IL. It honors the 2016 World Series Championship won by the National League team. The last Cubs World Series victory was 108 years ago, in 1908. Challand
Do the words “antiques” and “vintage” increase your respiration? Then, you are in store for some immersion delight this weekend, during the first Antique Island “shop hop” event, Saturday, March 11, 2017. From noon to 5:00 p.m., seven Rock Island, IL, businesses have collaborated to showcase their various antiques, art, clothing,
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary will host a Book Sale on Friday, March 17, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the lobby. Convenient hours allow the public to shop before work or school, over the lunch hour, and in the afternoon. Choose items to fill Easter baskets, honor birthdays,
Open Bible Fellowship will host a Blood Drive from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, IL. This blood drive is open to the public. Appointments are appreciated; walk in donors are always welcome. All donors will receive a MVRBC blender bottle as
Derek Hobbick of Metamora, IL, has been named Student of the Month at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, for making a positive impact on the college. A first-year student at Morrison Tech, Hobbick has been a Student Ambassador and is involved in the Student Government organization.
On Saturday, March 25, 2017, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Mary Fons will present “The Quilt: America’s Greatest Creative Legacy,” at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Please note the date change, and tell your friends, so they do not miss this exciting event. Ebenezer Reformed Church
2016 event photos were supplied by Joan Vander Bleek. Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, has been rocking around the clock since 1951. This year, it is the new venue for St. Mary’s Community Father Daughter Dance, with the apropos theme “School House Rock.” The 12th annual dance
Editor’s note: Girl Scout Week begins Sunday, March 12, 2017. In honor of the impact Girl Scouting made on her life, Lindsey Joens wrote this essay. She is Communications Coordinator at Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, at the Bettendorf, IA, Council office. I was never a Girl
The Editor interviewed and photographed Tre Oates on Monday, March 6, 2017, on E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Pastor Michael Selburg submitted the following article the next day. I smiled the moment I spotted the young man playing guitar about 4:00 p.m., to no one in particular and anyone who