The recently concluded Friends of Odell Public Library’s Flowerpot Sale will greatly help in replacing five older computers. On Friday, April 29, 2016, the bidding was completed on 60 flowerpots, which had been decorated by various community members. Each pot was unique, colorful, and creative. A total of $1190 was
Once again it is time to “Help Stamp Out Hunger.” The Nationwide Annual Letter Carrier Food Drive will be held Saturday, May 14, 2016. Place your donations by your mailbox by 9:00 a.m., so your City or rural carrier or a volunteer helper can pick up the items. Please donate
Morrison Youth Baseball and Softball Opening Day is Friday, May 13, 2016, at the Morrison Sports Complex, 315 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL. The rain date is Sunday, May 15, at 2:00 p.m. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with music, a 50-50 raffle, a raffle auction, and meal deals of
Boy Scout Troop 96 has arranged three Saturday opportunities to serve you a grilled lunch, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visit the Community State Bank “Cookout Corner,” IL Route 78 and U. S. Highway 30, Morrison, IL. You can support the local Boys Scout program on the following dates:
“Derby Day” at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, at 406 Main Street, Savanna, IL, will have a special guest on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Illinois Harness Racing Hall of Fame recipient Walter Paisley will make a guest appearance at the event. Paisley, shown at left, was honored in 1981 by
“What a wonderful event!” commented several of the 37 ladies who attended the annual Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary Tea, on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Each of the Auxiliary members was treated to a performance of the upcoming play, “Shrek the
Morrison Garden Club will host the annual Morrison Plant Sale on Saturday, May 7, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. until noon, at the Farm Bureau Building, 100 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL. All the money raised will go towards our current and future beautification projects in town. Besides our work on
Postmaster Bill Borum and Supervisor Brandon Hatteberg announced that the Post Office, at 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will sponsor a spring coloring contest for children ten and under, to promote dog bite awareness. One winner, chosen by U. S. Postal Service employees, will win a $25 Visa gift
The report was submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison ARC Blood Drive Coordinator. “Top o’ the morning to you all” was my mantra, as the second 2016 American Red Cross (ARC) blood drive in Morrison, IL, landed on St. Patrick’s Day! It brought out the “wearing of the green.” Those
The Fulton, IL, Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors welcomes two new individuals to their Board: Joe Wendel, below left, is owner of Wendel Repair. Ben Wilbur, right, owns of Steam Anchor. Both are local businessmen who were nominated by their peers and voted into their Board seat. They attended
Church Women United will celebrate 2016 May Friendship Day at Bethseda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday, May 6, 2016. Following the 12:30 p.m. luncheon, the program begins at 1:30. The theme is “Grace at the Table” and will feature Carol Siefken, Director of the Sauk
Tourism and the Robert Fulton Community Center (RFCC) will host the first Zombie Crawl and 5K, on Saturday, May 14, 2016, to benefit the RFCC, the Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. 4th Street, and the Early American Crafters. The Zombie 5K will start at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street,
It has been a year since Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison opened for business. Owners Gregg and Debbie Kunes, management, and staff want to demonstrate their appreciation to the public, by treating them to lunch each Saturday in April 2016. The final events are April 23 and April 30,
Enjoy biography, local history, and drama during first-person presentations at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. On Sunday, April 24, 2016, Morrison Historical Society hosts its Annual Open House. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with Morrison Music Theatre Association portrayals at 1:30 p.m. Characters are found in a
During the past year, the Morrison Chamber of Commerce has looked at ideas, tasks, and initiatives that will enhance the community as a whole, help increase individual homeowner’s property value, and make Morrison an even better place to live. The Chamber has developed a new Beautification Committee. Its purpose is