November is a month that included an additional celebration for Julie Mask of Erie, IL. On Friday, November 18, 2016, she retired from her job as Bookkeeper at Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Mask began her career locally 12 years ago. Prior to 2004, Mask worked
Celebrating its tenth season, Emmanuel Reformed Church’s 90-voice, Voices of Praise, an outreach ministry in Morrison, IL, cordially invites the area to experience its tenth annual Christmas cantata, “Ten Years of Christmas with the Voices of Praise.” There will be three performances in the beautifully decorated sanctuary of Emmanuel Reformed
It was likely to be the last day of November with temperatures in the 70’s. Morrison Garden Club members took to Main Street, decorating 11 sidewalk flower pots for the Christmas season On the morning of Thursday, November 17, 2016, these seven artisans transformed four blocks: Kathy Anderson, Sandra Crouse,
Morrison Fire Department, 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, welcomes donations of new toys for their annual “Caring for Our Community” toy drive. The station will accept unwrapped gifts on Saturday, December 3, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Drive through the building from the W. Main Street entrance. Cash
Editor’s note: It originally stated that donation checks should be made to “Sterling Federal Bank.” This is incorrect. Make checks payable to “Jill Kaufman DBA” keeping “Cutting for a Cause” in the memo line. Jackie Woodman, of Crossroads Community Church, will serve as trustee. When a tree falls, it can
Start the Christmas season this weekend. For the first time, Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL, brings two productions of “The Nutcracker” ballet, featuring Sauk Valley area dancers, ranging in age from six through adult. Four Morrison, IL, dancers include Annabelle Blevins, Daily Damhoff, Mikadyn Jakubs as “Clara,”
First Assistant Fire Chief Joe Beilema supplied the photograph. On November 2, 1986, two men made the selfless decision to become first responders. Thirty years later, these firefighters continue to serve Morrison, IL, and surrounding communities. Morrison Fire Department honored Jeff Eissens, left, and Captain Randy Betts during a Wednesday,
Commander Dale Usterbowski of The American Legion Post #328 in Morrison, IL, shown below left, received a $250 donation from Vice President Bob Smith of Triumph Community Bank, on Thursday, November 17, 2016. The American Legion Post #328 has spearheaded a project to add six additional stone tablets to the
Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce initiated a Fall Clean Up Day on Saturday, September 10, 2017. One component of the beautification project was to enlist volunteers to repaint City fire hydrants red. Rebecca Green, Chamber Marketing and Customer Service Manager, noted, “We expected this [task] would go into fall 2017,
Editor’s note: This essay was submitted by Wendy Dobesh of Morrison, IL. Her three children have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. The first photograph of Emily, William, and mother Wendy Dobesh, was taken Wednesday, November 2, 2016, after they had their hair colored by Amanda Fassler, at Beauty Hutch.
Members of Morrison Fire Department will serve lunch on Saturday, November 19, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Additionally, there will be a bin to receive Christmas toy donations, for local children. Enter the Fire Station from the entrance at 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, and drive through
Join CGH Medical Center, 101 E. Miller Road, Sterling, IL, for the 3rd Annual “Healthy & Bright” Holiday Lighting Ceremony and Art Show. CGH Medical Center and the CGH Auxiliary cordially invite the public on Thursday evening, November 17, 2016. Help us light up Sterling, as thousands of holiday lights
Through Friday, November 18, 2016, Morrison Community Hospital Foundation encourages everyone to come to the MCH lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, between the hours of 8:00 a.m.and 6:00 p.m. Help us raise funds to expand and renovate the Emergency Department. Check out the gift baskets on display. We
Morrison Community High School Class of 1966 celebrated their 50th reunion on Friday, September 30, and Saturday, October 1, 2016. Eighty-five of the original 103 graduates attended. Classmate Brent Sikkema purchased the Annan Mill on December 17, 2015, and donated it to the Morrison Historical Society. As a “Thank you”
Isaac Blevins, age four-and-a-half, had an idea about what to do with leaves in Grandma’s driveway, on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. You are invited to tell his story or ask your youngsters to do so.