Editor’s note: Joe Bielema, Morrison, IL, was part of a veterans’ Honor Flight tour of military memorials when the following events took place. In a phone interview the same afternoon, he reported the tour was uninterrupted. The “all clear” was announced about an hour after the initial sound of gunshots.
On Thursday, October 3, 2013, the U. S. Capitol Building in Washington, D. C., was locked down and police instructed people there to “shelter in place,” after the sound of gunshots was reported in the area of the Capitol, just after 1:00 p.m. Central DST. ABC News said they received
Lyndon Fire Department will hold their last Steak Supper of the year, on Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. The Fire Station is on First Avenue, off Moline Road (IL Route 2.) Tickets are available at the door. The cost is $12 for an 8-ounce ribeye steak,
How does one symbolize a quarter-century of devotion to a volunteer force? The Morrison Fire Department honors its members who served their community for 25 years with a gold Bulova “Caravelle” watch. The engraved timepiece reads, “MFD,” then the recipient’s name, and the 25th anniversary date. Presentations are made at
The Morrison Campaign for United Way of Whiteside County is under way. A meeting for volunteers will be Thursday, October 10, 2013, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., at the Super Wash Building, 707 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. If you would like to volunteer but cannot make the meeting, please contact
Mary Black, representing Super Wash, Inc., will head up the Morrison Division of the United Way of Whiteside County campaign this year. She is shown talking with Russell Siefken, Executive Director of the United Way, about plans for the campaign. Volunteers are being recruited by Black to help with the
Former Morrisonian Nicole Tegeler has created a way to build a new community center for Annawan, IL, from mud! Actually–from the enjoyment of muddy kids, ages four through 14, who will participate in the Mighty Titan Youth Obstacle Mud Run, on Saturday, October 5, 2013. The “fun, pumped-up event”
The annual Candy Days conducted by Lions Clubs will be held this year on Friday, October 11, and Saturday, October 12, 2013. Club members will be stationed at various locations and businesses to receive donations. Candy Days originated in Illinois, but now clubs in other states and also Australia hold
09-30-13 at 12:00 noon Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single-car accident on Spring Valley Road just west of IL Route 78. Ariel Hamstra, 21 of Prophetstown, IL, was delivering mail, when she lost control and collided with a cement bridge. As a result, Hamstra was taken to MCH for
Jon David Becker, 51, of Dixon, IL, died Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. He worked for Allied-Locke Industries, Inc. in Dixon. Jon was born August 5, 1962, in Geneseo, IL, the son of David T. and Gloria J. (Madsen) Becker. He was a
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Morrison Business Advisory Group will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2013, at the Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321, 227 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Approval of minutes from September 5, meeting Public Comment Old Business ComEd lot cleanup update: VanderVinne Downtown Master Plan Committee report: Do we wish
Whiteside County is drafting a “Comprehensive Plan” to guide development and positive change over the next 20 years. The plan kicks off with two identical Public Visioning Meetings. Both locations are handicap accessible. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Starting shortly after 6:30 p.m., the meetings will include a brief
Morrison Rotary welcomed two new members to their organization at their meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at Prairie Ridge Golf Course, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Joe Mills, top, of First Wealth Financial in Morrison, and Mick Welding, of Morrison Community Hospital, were installed by President Dr. Suellen
Dan Drosopoulos, Nancy Gravert, and Kamden, Bob, and Becky White gathered at the “Wrestling Adversity: Taking Down Lyme Disease and Cancer” benefit held Thursday, September 26, 2013. There were numerous supporters at the pancake supper, held from 4:40 to 7:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison,