Attendees of the Odell Public Library Annual Book and Bake Sale, Saturday, November 4, 2017, found handmade Christmas ornaments to purchase, too. Ornaments to commemorate a favorite book or author had been created by Odell Public Library Friends. A Christmas tree at Odell Public Library, 302 S. Madison Street, Morrison,
Editor’s note: The first two photographs were submitted by Barry Dykhuizen. The others were supplied by Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental. Scores of people of all ages toured the state-of-the-art, City of Morrison Waste Water Treatment Plant, on Saturday, November 4, 2017. The Open House was set from 9:00 a.m.
Editor’s note: Meridith Layne supplied the photo. Morrison Chamber of Commerce presented its Because Nice Matters Award to dance instructor LeAnn Schaefer, on Monday, November 6, 2017. Schaefer is owner of LeAnn’s Dance Connection, 107 Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL. Board members gathered for the presentation at 5:00 p.m. at the
The Adcraft Webstore is now open for Boys Basketball purchases. The deadline to order is Sunday, November 12, 2017. The estimated ship date is Wednesday, November 29. Click her to see the apparel options: http://www.adcraftwebstore.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=4530.
Dance instructor LeAnn Schaefer was honored on Monday, November 6, 2017, by Morrison Chamber of Commerce with the Because Nice Matters award. Shaefer is owner of LeAnn’s Dance Connection. She offers lessons in ballet tap jazz pointe hip hop tumbling. Chamber members and Board members gathered for the presentation at
The American Legion will hold the annual Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The community is invited to Grove Hill Cemetery on High Street, Morrison, IL, at 10:45 a.m. At 11:00, Jim Prombo will offer a few words of commemoration, there will be a rifle salute, and Taps
Editor’s note: This feature by blogger John Purvis was posted Sunday, November 5, 2017. Click here to read Purvis’s posts: https://offthebeatenpathinillinois.blogspot.com/. The photos were taken by Purvis. On a recent trip out Lil’ Nick, Tom Anderson, and I met Stephanie Vavra at the Morrison[, IL,] cemetery. Ms. Vavra was
The Bosma-Renkes Funeral Homes and Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home would like to invite everyone to attend their Holiday Remembrance Program, on Sunday, November 12, 2017, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the Morrison Chapel. The Holiday Remembrance Program is a special service, offered to commemorate loved ones during the holiday season.
Editor’s note: Rich Criss submitted this 2018 travel schedule for all community members. The Young and Energetic At Heart (YEAH) senior group of Emmanuel Reformed Church has released its 2018 schedule of day trips. All seniors aged 55 and older are cordially invited to join in these trips, regardless of
Daylight Saving Time concludes Sunday, November 5, 2017, at 2:00 a.m. Set time pieces, clocks, appliances, and vehicle clocks back one hour. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep.
Robert Vigen, age 89, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 3, 2017, at Regency Care in Sterling, IL. Robert was born November 12, 1927, in Willmar, MN, to Hjalmer and Esther (Johnson) Vigen. After serving in the Navy during WW II, he was employed at General Electric Co. in Morrison,
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation is on a mission “to raise funds to provide an Emergency Department expansion, scheduled to break ground in Spring 2018.” Morrison and surrounding Illinois communities place increasing demands for medical services, and they likely will continue to do so. To make this endeavor enjoyable, “Up All
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation invites the public to their fundraiser gala, “Up All Night Prom 80’s Style.” The event will raise funds to provide an Emergency Department expansion, set to break round in Spring 2018. On Saturday, November 18, 2017, the $45 event ticket provides live and silent auctions, listening
Editor’s note: Craig and Sally Gray submitted the photograph below, of Police vehicles used as trick-or-treat stations in their neighborhood. The Editor received a reliable tip that Morrison, IL, Police Officers were dispensing Halloween candy from their squads, on Monday, October 30, 2017. Her grandchildren were the recipients. Chief Brian
On Wednesday, November 1, 2017, Morrison, IL, Police Chief Brian Melton reported that, “Today, as a result of the adoption of an amended City Ordinance, the City of Morrison has removed the stop signs on Heaton Street, at the intersections of W. Morris and W. Wall Streets.” “Traffic on Heaton