Dear Bethesda Family, “Bethesda Blaze” Relay For Life Team would like to thank you for supporting our Bethesda Blaze/Scotch Doubles Bowling Tournament held on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Hilltop Lanes[, Morrison, IL]. Many of you participated in the event or purchased raffle tickets, and we are very thankful for
John Koeppen, McHenry, IL, was named Student of the Month for November 2016 at Morrison Institute of Technology for making a positive impact on the college. Koeppen, a second-year student in Morrison Tech’s Mechanical program, is the son of Bob Koeppen and Jennifer Greske, both of McHenry./p> John should be
Editor’s note: Gary M. Farral submitted a portion of this material, supplemented from Quad-City Times correspondent Jennifer DeWitt. Honor Flight of the Quad-Cities Director Steve Garrington, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, stated there are more than 600 veterans waiting to participate in a free, one-day Honor Flight to Washington, D. C.
Clinton Community College and the Bickelhaupt Arboretum are offering their annual Horticulture in the Heartland seminar on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Mark Hirsch, Author and Photographer, will be the Keynote Speaker. The event is sponsored by Clinton Trees Forever, Bickelhaupt Arboretum, Clinton Community College, and Clinton County Master Gardeners. The
Musical Theatre is a purely American idea originating in the 1880’s. John and Anne Frame will take a trip through 90 years of musicals on Monday, February 20, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the Program Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Presented by Friends
On Tuesday, February 14, 2017, Odell Public Library Friends will present one of the most powerful films of the last several years, “Selma.” Odell Public Library is located at 307 S Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The film zeros in a crucial chapter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. It
Marc Adami submitted this report. The Whiteside Forum hosted Fr. Robert “Bud” Grant, PhD, an environmentalist, professor (at St. Ambrose University, Davenport IA), author, and Catholic Priest to speak to us on environmental ethics and environmental theology. Our meeting was held Thursday night, January 26, 2017, in the Program Room
January Is National Mentoring Month. One organization that takes that mission to heart is Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS.) Since 1904, BBBS has been changing children’s lives, by matching them with caring adults to guide them on a path to success. Millions of children need a caring adult role model.
Harvey Zuidema was the first recipient of the new Morrison Chamber of Commerce “Citizen of the Year Award.” He was presented the recognition at the Chamber’s Networking Event and Annual Meeting, held Thursday, January 26, 2017, at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. Zuidema, left, is shown
Dear Editor: After careful consideration of her qualifications and the responses she offered at her hearing, I’ve decided I must oppose Betsy DeVos for Secretary of Education. I cannot support an Education nominee who has expressed plans to put Americans’ tax dollars toward private and charter schools, while our public
Northern Illinois Cancer Treatment Center (NICTC) is pleased to welcome Edward Miles, M.D., left, to their outstanding medical staff. Dr. Miles is a Radiation Oncologist residency trained at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. He received his Doctor of Medicine at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda,
Coach Jill Beswick submitted this information and photos. On Saturday, January 14, 2017, the Morrison High School Pons traveled to Bureau Valley High School for an Illinois Drill Team Association (IDTA) competition. They not only received a qualifying score for State, but they received the highest score of the IDTA
It’s Girl Scout Cookie time, and 2017 commemorates the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts selling cookies. To celebrate, GSUSA has introduced a specialty item, “Girl Scout S’mores.” This is a crunchy graham sandwich cookie, with creamy chocolate and marshmallowy filling. The favorites–Thin Mints, Somoas, Do-si-Dos, Trefoils, Savannah Smiles, and Tagalongs–continue
Register for the upcoming Morrison Schools Foundation “Luau Trivia Night.” The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. Start forming your team now, because only five tables remain. Register a team of six-to-eight people for $80 The host will
The February meeting of the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will recall a grim event from the past. This was an 1832 Indian massacre near Ottawa, IL, one of the first events of the Black Hawk War. The Guest Speaker will be Heinz Suppan of Marquette Academy at Chicago, IL. The