Community kindness and generosity in past years has allowed the Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary to support the hospital and Morrison High School students in a variety of ways. These include five $500 scholarships awarded annually to Morrison students pursuing a career in the medical field beautiful stone wall and custom-made
Judges of the Saturday, December 3, 2016 Morrison, IL, Lighted Christmas Parade selected the following entrants as winners in four categories. Elfin’ Magic Award: Open Bible Fellowship Spectacular Sparkles Award: Henry C. Adams Memorial Library Christmas Vacation Award: Morrison Veterinary Clinic Frosty Award: Ebenezer Reformed Church. 1)Morrison Police Department,
At 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2016, Morrison Chamber of Commerce paid a surprise visit to Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Chamber members happily honored Quality of Life Coordinator Jamie Troutman, with the December 2016 Because Nice Matters, Customer Service Award. Her colleagues kept her out of sight
For the last decade, Morrison, IL, professional photographer Steven A. Siefken, left, has found miniature versions of his art in area homes and businesses. He compiles a dozen compelling color photographs into an annual calendar. The majority of photos are taken in the area, and each calendar has a theme.
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen estimated “80-to-100” electrified luminaries and 14 bountiful crimson bows were purchased in November 2016, to add to the Christmas ambience of Morrison, IL. The decorative items were financed by a generous donation from Emmanuel Reformed Church’s Voices of Praise, a 90-voice choir. Because
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen estimated “80 to 100” electrified luminaries and 14 bountiful crimson bows were purchased in November 2016, to add to the Christmas ambience of Morrison, IL. The decorative items were financed by a generous donation from Emmanuel Reformed Church’s Voices of Praise, a 90-voice
During the Morrison, IL, Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 3, 2016, Don Miller was honored as Christmas Parade Grand Marshal. His exceptional community service and love of Morrison made him a wonderful candidate for this year’s parade. Miller has given so much of his time and effort over the
“Snowflakes and Diamonds,” the latest short film produced by Johnick Petry, of Morrison, IL, debuted on Thursday, December 1, 2016. An audience of over 400 appreciative viewers gathered at Historic Dixon Theatre, 114 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL. The premiere began at 7:00 p.m., with no charge to the public. The
Throughout the day Saturday, December 3, 2016, the public is invited to place silent auction bids on a collection of handcrafted snowmen, who are on display at Wells Fargo Bank NA,100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The starting bids open at $20 for this Chamber of Commerce fundraiser. Bidding continues until 7:30
Professional Director and Producer Johnick Petry discussed his latest–and local–short film endeavor, on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, the day before the film premieres at Historic Dixon Theatre, 114 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL. This Thursday, December 1, first showing of the movie will begin at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening
Sunday, November 27, 2016, marked the first Sunday of Advent. This period begins four Sundays before Christmas and is observed in commemoration of the coming of Christ into the world. On that day, after the “Hanging of the Greens” ceremony at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL,
The Carroll-Jo Daviess Daughters of the American Revolution in conjunction with the Department of Defense, honored veterans of the Viet Nam War from Lanark, Mt. Carroll, and Shannon, IL, in a ceremony at the Heritage Center in Lanark, on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Each veteran was presented with a certificate
Kunes County Auto Group of Morrison, 627 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, is finalizing one holiday promotion while beginning a second. Until the end of the November, visitors can “Fill the [Chevy] Cruz” with non-perishable items for Morrison Friends Food Pantry. As a “thank you,” the dealership offers two specials: $189/month
Saturday, November 26, 2016, was the annual clean-up day at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, with preparation and decoration for the upcoming Christmas walk. The canyon invites visitors to enter the buildings and enjoy refreshments, on Saturday, December 3, from noon to 7:00 p.m. Canyon-by-candlelight is a
The American Legion Post #328 in Morrison, IL, conducted a Shopping Spree Raffle, to allow one winner an opportunity to shop for two minutes at Sullivan’s Foods in Morrison. Only 200 tickets were sold. Along with the raffle, the Legion built into the rules that 10% of the proceeds would