On Sunday, August 21, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., guest speaker Roberta Dietzen, at left, will bring the story of her mother, Rezsi Lehrer, a Holocaust survivor, to the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main Street, Savanna, IL. Lehrer lived on Gypsy Music Street in a remote area of the Carpathian
August is surely a month of transitions, with its numerous endings and beginnings. Summer and vacation activities wind down, as school, sports, and dance activities begin–with the Whiteside County Fair overlapping in the middle. Jill Beswick, Coach of the Morrison High School Pom Pon Squad, has designed an event that
Dear Editor: Hospice of the Rock River Valley, a United Way agency, would like to acknowledge and thank everyone who organized, helped, participated, and donated to the Schreiner Golf Outing on Saturday, July 9, 2016. For the sixth year, HRRV was chosen as the recipient of the proceeds raised from
The Pink Heals Tour made a stop in Morrison, IL, on Friday, July 29, 2016. They first visited in 2014. This promotional tour starts in Arizona with a caravan of pink fire trucks and travels around the United States of America. Their goal is to honor women who are battling
The Wa-Tan-Ye will host a community Salad Luncheon and informational program about diabetes on Saturday, August 13, 2016. The meal begins at 11:00 a.m. at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The public is invited to meet Dr. Priyanka Gauravi, Endocrinologist at Morrison Community Hospital. Dr. Gauravi
With a 6:00 p.m. temperature stuck at 85° on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, it was ideal weather tor the 6th annual Water Extravaganza, hosted by Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. During this free community event, at least 100 wet children and adults spread across the parking
Morrison Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Beauty Hutch to its membership. On Friday, July 29, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., a Ribbon Cutting was held at 119 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL This was followed by the 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. public Grand Opening to welcome new owners, Kathy Polson
Coloring. Adult Coloring. It is all the rage. The Friends of Odell Public Library is offering an evening of coloring on Monday, August 15, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Bring your pens, pencils, and books and join friends in this new, but old, trend. If this is something new
The City of Morrison Parks and Recreation Committee scored popularity points with people from across at least nine states, during the first “Summer Extravaganza” on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Vehicle license plates were noted from California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, and Wisconsin. From noon to 8:00
Whiteside County Fair Secretary, Mary Beth Dombroski, has announced that the fair office will be open for business for the entire week prior to the 146th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which kicks off Tuesday, August 16, 2016. The office of the Secretary and Treasurer are located in the building near
The B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” prepares to land at Whiteside County Airport, 10950 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, IL. One of the last eight remaining B-17’s still flying in the United States, the “Nine O Nine” is part of the 110-city “Wings of Freedom Tour” 2016. The photo is
Pictured are the lucky winners of a new bicycle and Fitbit which were given away at the Evening Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in downtown Morrison, IL. The items were donated by Friends of the Parks Foundation. Kayden Kuehl Sarah Stralow, daughter of Kenny and Carol Stralow of
Paint the Town in Morrison, IL, will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016, in the downtown. The Paint the Town Committee recently announced the theme for the 2016 Paint the Town as “Art Matters.” These two words as a stand-alone say very little. Once one reaches beyond the words
The Paint the Town committee recently announced the theme for the 2016 Paint The Town has been selected as “Art Matters”. These two words as a stand alone say very little, but once one reaches beyond the words and finds a concept that becomes all inclusive, they expand to become
Kaywyn J.Beswick, R.N./Morrison American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report and photo of donor Lynn Reimer. Thursday, July 21, 2016, was one of the hottest days of the year in Morrison, IL. It also was one of the greatest for lives saved for American Red Cross blood drives,