Daylight Saving Time comes to an end on Sunday, November 1, 2015, at 2:00 a.m. Be sure to turn timepieces, clocks, and appliances back one hour, before you go to bed. Adjust vehicle clocks, too. Smart phones will self-adjust.
Morrison Music Theatre Association was established in 1962. Better known over the years as MMTA, this group has performed over 74 times, including many well-known stage plays, musicals, benefits, original shows, and ballets. Officers are President Eric Phend; Vice President Kim Meyers; Secretary Katelyn Sedig; Treasurer Robert Stone; and Historian
Well over 300 trick-or-treaters came to Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, Friday, October 30, 2015. Residents thoroughly enjoyed handing out goodies to the many ghosts and goblins. One of the favorite costumes for all ages this year was Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz.” Pictured top-to-bottom are
At 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2015, 229 Southside School costumed students shivered single-file around and around the playground in the annual Halloween Parade. It was a blustery, chilly morning at 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. After seeing everyone else’s attire, teachers and children went inside
Fulton’s Hometown Christmas Walk is coming soon–on Friday, December 4, 2015. We want to get our 4th through 8th grade students to make ornaments for the community Christmas tree. They will make birdseed, nativity, reindeer, snowmen, and poinsettia ornaments. Ornaments will be made on Wednesday, November 4, immediately following the
The day we call Halloween derives its roots in Celtic Ireland, with the origin of carving turnips and lighting them with candles on doorsteps. The custom was exported to the United States, but gave way to carving pumpkins. It seems Americans never found holiday pleasure in turnips! Celebrate “All Hallows
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Thursday, October 22, 2015. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 10-21-15 Kelly A. Veltrop 38 Morrison, IL Disobeyed Stop Sign 10-21-15 Dominic Koester 25 Rock Falls,
Due to the forecasted rain for this Saturday, October 31, the location of the 2015 Morrison Halloween Parade and Costume Contest, sponsored by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce and the Cottonwood 4-H Club, has changed. The event will now be held at the Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive,
Lucile Anspach Cornelius, 100, formerly of Lyndon, and Erie, IL, died Thursday, October 29, 2015, at Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL. Lucile was born November 6, 1914, in Amboy, IL, the daughter of Charles and Fannie Bender. She was married to Frank Anspach in 1934, and he preceded her in
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, announces new services for those who need short-term rehabilitation services. After-care treatment is provided following orthopedic surgeries or acute illness hospitalizations. We “offer a continuum of care, which means that we can be there for you as your health care needs change. We
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 3, 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 October 6, 2015, minutes
Rosie M. Truitt, 87, of Savanna, IL, formerly of Roundup, MT, died Thursday, October 29, 2015, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison, IL. Rosie was born July 18, 1928, in Brookston, MN, to Frank R. and Martha I. (Welderman) Moorehead. She was educated in the Sterling Grade Schools in Sterling, IL.
Each Halloween, Morrison High School Key Club members support UNICEF by seeking door-to-door donations, rather than candy. You will know the “big kids” who knock on your door are Key Clubbers by the orange UNICEF collection boxes they present. These youth will visit homes during the regular Morrison, IL, trick-or-treat
Morrison High School Fillies participated in the 2015 Volleyball Regionals on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. They were defeated by Riverdale in two of three matches. Coach Julia Deter submitted the statistics. Match 1: Morrison Fillies 22, Riverdale 25 Match 2: Morrison Fillies 25, Riverdale 15 Match 3: Morrison Fillies 20,
Laura Moldt, age 93, of Rock Falls, IL, died Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, IL. Laura, daughter of Victor and Marie DeKeyser, was born on October 16, 1922, in Oelwein, IA. She graduated from Annawan High School. She was a homemaker, worked at Dixon State