In May 2017 The Rev. Fr. James Brzezinski received a call to be the Rector, priest, and pastor of The Church of St. Anne in Morrison, IL, beginning his ministry at St. Anne’s on July 1, 2017. He enjoys welcoming people into an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus Christ. He is a
Prairie Rivers Network (PRN) calls on our Illinois-based food and agriculture companies to help the State reduce agricultural runoff and soil loss, which contribute to the Gulf of Mexico dead zone. On Wednesday, August 2, 2017, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that this year’s Gulf of Mexico
Editor’s note: Resthave Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the photo. Garden Plain Rip Snorter’s 4-H group visited Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, residents on Saturday, August 5, 2017. The 4-H group brought rabbits and dogs. This provided some great animal therapy to the residents as well as intergenerational
Members of Morrison Rotary Club conducted their bi-annual road clean-up on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Keep our community a cleaner place were, left-to-right, Rotarians Jim Camp, Mick Welding, Mark Schuler (our fearless leader), Mike Blean, Kevin Schisler, Dr. Bill Bird, Tanner Girard, and Dan Vandermyde. Not pictured, but equally as
Successful futures start here, at Clinton Community College! Register now for Fall classes during Fall Semester 2017. Call 563-244-7001. Monday, August 21–Fall classes begin December 12, 13, 14–Final Exams Friday, December 15–Fall Term ends.
The Clinton Community College Bickelhaupt Arboretum’s “Arts at the Arb” runs through Saturday, September 30, 2017. During the festival, artist Jean Black will display her unique portraits of area children. Nearly 130 portraits are printed in large format on weatherproof Tyvek and displayed throughout the grounds of the Arboretum, 340
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White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) is raffling off a “Cozy Campfire Bundle.” All proceeds from the raffle will go to WHOA’s therapeutic riding program for people with disabilities. Tickets will be available at the WHOA booth in the blue building, at the Whiteside County Fair. Tickets are 1 for
Morrison Lions Club will be participating in the third annual Back to School Bash sponsored by Morrison Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, August 5, 2017, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The event will be at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. Be sure to stop by the
Resthave Home residents enjoyed shucking donated sweet corn at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Monday morning, July 31, 2017. One of them stated she enjoyed completing this chore, because it reminded her of days on the farm. She often helped her dad shuck corn as she listened to him tell
Over 50 vendors and crafters will showcase items during the Summer Spectacular event, on Saturday, July 29, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The location is the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. This fundraiser, to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, will be held rain
On Monday, July 24, 2017, the Morrison, IL, St. Jude Ride motorcyclists will be busing tables at Pizza Ranch, 3900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL. Ten percent of sales and all tips will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital–the premier research hospital for cancer and other diseases of children. Join
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, will host a Silent Auction to support staff member Dana Funderberg’s battle with cancer. Bids will be taken from Wednesday, July 19, until 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Visitors can place bids in the Nursing Wing’s Lounge any time of day.
Sunday, July 23, 2017, at 9:30 a.m., Ebenezer Reformed Church will have a “Hymn Sing and Request” Sunday. The church is located at 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. We will feature some “Hymn Stories” and enjoy a good musical service. Invite your friends and family–all are welcome!
The Morrison Rotary Club held their annual meeting on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at Happy Joe’s. The evening featured transfer of the Presidency from 2017 President Dave Abele to the 2018 President Dr. Brad Yaklich. Dr. Yaklich presented Abele with a Past-President lapel pin and a plaque, to recognize his