Christopher J. Morris, at left, Chief Instructor at Open Hand Self Defense, stated in his January 2014 wellness newsletter, “We at Open Hand Self Defense try to promote Wellness Martial Arts, along with Situational Science, in four different forms of the Martial Arts. Let’s all try to keep our kids
With a new year come increases in prices to send a First-Class Mail single letter and postcards. Pricing for Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services, and Extra Services also will be adjusted. These new fees take effect Sunday, January 26, 2014: letters (one ounce) increase from $0.46 to $0.49 letters–additional ounces–increase
On Tuesday, January 7, 2014, Historic Preservation Commission will hold its meeting at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Conference Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of December 10, 2013, minutes New Business Timeline to finiish National
Anastacio Hernandez, Jr., age 57 of Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Anastacio was born January 22, 1956, in Willacy County, TX, the son of Anastacio and Guadalupe (Carrisclesz) Hernandez, Sr. He worked at Pallet Recovery Company in Fulton. Survivors include his mother Guadalupe of Erie, IL; three daughters,
In celebration of Yoga with Martina’s 10-year anniversary, a portion of each participant’s fall class fee went to the Morrison Friends Food Pantry. Pictured left-to-right are business owner Martina Maxfield presenting a check to Kaywyn Beswick, Director of the Morrison Friends Food Pantry. Maxfield’s yoga studio is located at the
12-20-13 at 8:05 a.m. David L. Laughlin, age 45 of Albany, IL, was cited for Driving Too Fast for Conditions and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle following the investigation of a traffic crash on IL Route 84 near Ebson Road, rural Fulton, IL. Laughlin was traveling northbound on IL Route
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Liz Fischbach of Baked by Liz was awarded the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service Award for the month of December 2013. She received the award for always acknowledging and greeting each customer and making them feel special and welcome, day
Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce Administrator Corinne Bender submitted her latest “Chamber Chatter” newsletter. Click her to read the successful activities of the Chamber of Commerce. Mark your new calendar for Thursday, January 30, 2014, because Guys in Ties–improv comedians–are returning to the Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. If you
With all the treats and trimmings, did you have time to treat yourself this holiday season? Let the Morrison Grand Squares help. Modern Western Square Dancing is fun, fitness, and friendship set to music. If you can walk, you can square dance. The Morrison Grand Squares’ sixth dance season is
Secretary of State Jesse White announces two new traffic safety laws which will take effect Wednesday, January 1, 2014. These pieces of legislation include measures that strengthen the State’s heralded Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program, as well as further restrict the issuance of Court Supervision. Kelsey’s Law Public Act
P.E.O. Chapter FL members Nancy Shank and her mother, Jane James, gave an enlightening Christmas program at the Annual Christmas Dinner held at the Prairie Ridge Golf Course Oak Room, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. The Tuesday, December 3, 2013, evening was topped off with chapter members singing their
Dorothy P. Knox-Shaw, 91, of Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at the Home. Dorothy was born January 13, 1922, in Lyndon, IL, to Orley F. and Pearl E. (Given) Keller. She was educated in the Lyndon Grade School and was a graduate of
Esther L. Hamstra, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at Resthave Nursing & Retirement Home in Morrison. Esther was born May 3, 1936, in Morrison, the daughter of Renzie J. and Iva (Tichler) Buikema. She married Donald G. Van Zuiden on March 30, 1956, in Morrison. She
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 6, 2013. The following Arrest is reported. On Sunday, December 15, 2013, at approximately 1:55 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Wayne P. Schroeder, age 57 of Morrison,
The reindeer are resting for their mega-journey on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. So, Santa 1 and Santa 2 relied upon shiny, fire engine #4, a Suburban Personal Carrier (PC-1), and an additional trailer, to deliver delights to children in Morrison, IL, on Thursday, December 19. No one minded that gifts