Article submitted by Sharon Moore, with photos by thecity1.com. Wreaths were made by Garden Club members Kathy Anderson, Jan Kelly, Mary Latwesen, and Sharon Moore. Items to construct the wreaths came from the yards of Vern and Mary Latwesen and Cheryl Christianson. Below is a description of each tree. Mexico–designed by
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from The President of the United States of America and Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly United States and Illinois flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. Note the day change. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of November 3, 2015, minutes
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-25-15 Stephanie J. Milnes 35 Morrison, IL Disobeyed Stop Sign 11-26-15 Levi S. Harris 24 Morrison,
As they often do, the Morrison, IL, American Legion Honor Guard performed a tribute at the funeral of a departed veteran at Grove Hill Cemetery. On Thursday, December 3, 2015, Morrison, IL, resident George E. Dykhuizen, Jr. was laid to rest with military honors. Dykhuizen served with the U. S.
Marjorie J. “Marge” Hook, 85, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Thursday, December 3, 2015, at the Home. Marge was born July 14, 1930, in Morrison, to Falkert and Ella (Dykhuizen) Decker. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a 1948 graduate of Morrison High School. Marge
Some new things have been added to the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk. This year, there will be holiday music playing downtown throughout the holiday season. This charming ambiance was crafted by Chamber Board member Joe Robbins. Nelson’s Electric, 101 W. Market Street, Morrison, IL, supplied the last length
This is an open invitation to join us at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 401 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, Sunday December 6, 2015. Bishop Chris Epting is visiting St. Anne’s and will preside at our 9:00 a.m. service. Following the Service, at 10:00 a.m. celebratory brunch will be served, to
Zachary A. Schumacher, 27, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at his home. Zach was born August 14, 1988, in Clinton, IA, to Thomas R. and Julie M. (Medema) Schumacher. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 2007 graduate of Morrison High School. He
Place your order for a ham for Christmas by Tuesday, December 1, 2015, for delivery to you on Friday, December 18. The hams are ready to eat, cooked, smoked, and boneless. Sizes range from seven-to-ten pounds or 11-to-20 pounds. The weight cannot be guaranteed, but we will come as close
Place your order for a ham for Christmas by Tuesday, December 1, 2015, for delivery to you on Friday, December 18. The hams are ready to eat, cooked, smoked and boneless. Contact a Lions Club member or Bob Smith at 772-2896, Flora Stralow at 772-4874, Jim Blakemore at 772-3744, or
On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL, three diverse musical groups will entertain during 20-minute performances. A holiday setting will welcome visitors. The event is given without charge, and the building is easily accessible.
“Holiday Wreath Making” by Margo Hansen will be the topic for Wild Winter Wednesday at the Windmill Cultural Center 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL, on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The building is handicap accessible, and the program is without charge. Refreshments are served at 9:00.
Wild Winter Wednesday programs will begin at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL, on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Peggy Burrows will be the first presenter; her topic is “Wintering Plants.” Refreshments are served when guests arrive. The program begins at 9:15. Burrows
Mary Buckwalter, owner of Beauty Hutch salon, 119 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, is pleased to introduce her newest Cosmetologist, Kaylee Snitchler, 20 of Sterling, IL. Before she became a Cosmetologist, Snitchler attended Sauk Valley College, Dixon, IL, for 1.5 semesters, studying psychology. Soon, she “knew that was not for”