Editor’s note: Brian Witt, Legal Associate at Russell Holesinger Law Offices, will contribute articles on general legal topics, at the end of each month. He will address ???? in January 2018.
The Morrison High School Music Department is excited to introduce its new a capella pop group, Dodeca, as it presents its inaugural Holiday Pops Dinner on Friday, December 8, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. This dinner and concert will be held in the Fellowship Room of Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E.
Editor’s note: “Founded in 2004, the Pat Tillman Foundation invests in military veterans and their spouses through academic scholarships–building a diverse community of leaders committed to service to others. The scholars chosen show extraordinary academic and leadership potential, a true sense of vocation, and a deep commitment to create positive
On Wednesday, October 25, 2017, City of Morrison, IL, Parks and Recreation Director Travis McBride submitted this letter and photograph. The gathering too place at Kelly Park, beside the new bridge. The City of Morrison would like to thank Rotary Club and Friends of the Parks for their donation of
On Thursday, October 19, 2017, while gathering data and photographs at Grove Hill Cemetery to publicize the installation of six, granite, memorial tablets, I met John Purvis taking photos of them. We chatted about common interests. He writes an internet blog called “Off the Beaten Path in Illinois.” His site
Louise K. Mathews, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at Resthave Home in Morrison. Louise was born December 18, 1940, in Fulton, IL, to Jay and Marjorie (Vos) Buikema. She was educated in the rural Carroll County and Thomson, IL, grade schools, and was a graduate of
Editor’s note: Karla Burn supplied the photograph. David Smith, from Smith’s Studio and Art Gallery in Geneseo, IL, demonstrated his excellent pumpkin sculpturing skills for Resthave Home residents, at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Monday, October 23, 2017. Smith is a very talented artist, specializing in papier mâché. He
On Wednesday, September 27, 2017, Past-President Dave Abele generously presented a $2000 check to Carolyn Spencer, Hospice House Project Manager of the Hospice of the Rock River Valley. The money was raised by Rotarians in projects such as the Harvest Hammer. Spencer indicated that the grant check was matched by
Morrison Rotary Club members honored two Morrison High School students as Student of the Month for October 2017. Aaron Deter is the son of Rick and Glenda Deter. He loves sports, including football and basketball. He also participates in Key Club, Student Council, and B.L.I.N.D. Deter assists with the community
International Thanksgiving Weekend organizers are inviting local families to host one or two students, Wednesday, November 22, through Sunday, November 26, 2017. The purpose of the program is to learn about other cultures, share what is good about America, and also make new friends. Have you ever considered having a
On September 13, 1967, Don Miller, shown at right, of Morrison, IL, attended his first Rotary meeting. Now, 50 years later, Rotary members had the pleasure of honoring him on his Golden Anniversary. President Dr. Brad Yacklich, left, went to Odell Public Library to unearth some Rotary treasures from days
The Harvest Hammer has become a rewarding community project for The Morrison Rotary Club, and we are proud to promote fitness and a healthy life style. The success of this fun, family-friendly, challenging event would not be possible without the unselfish community cooperation that is alive and well in Morrison[,
While rumblings of the approval of the Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone application circulated last month, it can now be officially announced that the Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone application has been approved by the State of Illinois’ Enterprise Zone Board. Its Certificate of Designation was issued by the Illinois Department of
Placings of Morrison Junior High School students on the 1st Quarter 2017-2018 Honor Roll are listed below. 6th Grade High Honors: Arabella Adams, Blake Adams, Isabel Allen, Madison Banks, Alyvia Behrens, Carly Boonstra, Cooper Bush, Geneva Connelly, Madison Houzenga, Katie Hutchison, Mikadyn Jakubs, Jayden Kershaw, Brenna Kretschman, Madison Krum, Madeleine
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host its fourth annual vendor Fair on Friday, October 27, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A variety of products and gift possibilities await the public, in the hospital lobby. Come to the hospital lobby, and get your Christmas