Heritage Canyon May Day Includes Petting Zoo

Celebrate May Day at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, with the Early American Crafters, on Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Admission is by donation.  Park at Cross View Church, 703 14th Avenue, and ride the free shuttle to and from the Canyon; the

A Fireside Chat with Alex Kotlowitz May 6

Anne Frame wrote this reminder. During a fireside chat, prestigious writer Alex Kotlowitz will talk with Mary Schmich, a Pulitzer Prize winning columnist from the Chicago Tribune.  The discussion will be broadcast on Zoom, on Thursday, May 6, 2021, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Methodists Will Celebrate Mother’s Day

Anne Frame wrote this article. In America, we have celebrated Mother’s Day for 107 official years.  On Sunday, May 9, 2021, Morrison United Methodist Church will celebrate, by asking everyone to “Bring Mom to Church” for our 9:00 a.m. service, at 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison IL. We ask that you

Mulnix Supports American Legion for 50 Years

Jerry Brearton supplied this press release. During the Monday, April 12, 2021, meeting of Morrison American Legion Post, Dewey S. Mulnix was presented his 50-year Continuous Membership Certificate.  Mulnix is a Life Member of The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL.  He was presented his certificate by lifelong friend,

Morrison Garden Club Youth Coloring Contest

Morrison Garden Club again is sponsoring a Spring Coloring Contest, with the help of Odell Public Library; it runs through Wednesday, May 5, 2021.  There are three age categories: ages 3-5; 6-8; 9-10-year-olds.  An age-appropriate, garden-related prize will be given to the winner of each category. Prizes are on display

Logan Wheeler State 4-H Scholarship Winner

The career achievements of Illinois 4-H members were celebrated at a virtual ceremony Saturday, April 10, 2021, where $45,000 in scholarships were awarded by the Illinois 4-H Foundation.  With the unique circumstances of this past year, recipients overcame many challenges on the way to these achievements.  The Illinois 4-H Foundation

Shade Garden Tour and Container Workshop

While Hosta plants come in varied colors, sizes, textures, and bloom times, there are many more shade-loving beauties from which to choose.  They often give the gardener a similar effect. Whiteside County Master Gardeners prepared a “Demonstration Shade Garden,” at University of Illinois Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Road, in Sterling,

Some Suggestions to Improve Policing

Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D., wrote this essay. Unfortunately, Police violence has been in the news constantly, as has violence by shooters, rioters, and others.  There is a saying, that “violence begets violence.”  We are still in the Easter season, and Christians are supposed to be celebrating that Jesus overcame violence. 

May Day at Heritage Canyon

Celebrate May Day at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, with the Early American Crafters, on Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Park at Cross View Church, 703 14th Avenue, and ride the free shuttle to and from the Canyon; the last pickup is 4:00

Dean “Ted” Pyse (1936 – 2021)

Dean “Ted” Pyse, 85 of East Moline, IL, formerly of Sterling/Rock Falls, IL, died Sunday, April 25, 2021, at his home. Dean was born on January 3, 1936, in Sterling, the son of Dean Arnold and Mildred (Wagenknecht) Pyse.  He was a United States Army Veteran and served during the

Carlton H. “Bud” Fisher, Jr. (1945 – 2021)

Carlton H. “Bud” Fisher, Jr., 75, of Sterling, IL, died Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling. Carlton was born, November 2, 1945, in Sterling, the son of Carlton and Ruth (Friesen) Fisher.  He married Jo Anne Digby on December 2, 1990, in Morrison, IL. 

Students of the Month Fulton and Rinker

Morrison Rotarian Mike Zurn presented the April Students of Month with their certificates, at the Wednesday, April 21, 2021, Rotary Club meeting. Congratulations and best of luck to Morrison High School Seniors Anna Rinker and Anthony Fulton!

Mary Aldridge Stevens (1925 – 2021)

Mary Aldridge Stevens, age 95, of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Mary was born May 28, 1925, in Holy Cross, KY, the daughter of Clarence and Veronica Green Mattingly.  She graduated from Holy Cross High School at the age of 17.  She

May 2 Emmanuel Reformed Church Services

The Sunday, May 2, 2021, Worship Services at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, will have Pastor Luke continuing his Spring message series, “Obscure Bible Characters.”  His second message, “Ehud,” drawn from Judges 3.  Masks are Mandatory at the 8:30 service and Recommended at 10:00 a.m.

CGH Health Foundation Virtual Silent Auction

Do you need a gift for Mom or something kid-friendly for the summer?  Don’t miss the CGH Health Foundation Annual Appeal Silent Auction.  Bidding begins Friday, April 30, 2021, at 7:00 a.m. via AirAuctioneer.com.  Bidding ends Tuesday, May 4, at 9:00 p.m.  Proceeds will fund 18 projects to assist area