Jerry Brearton submitted the feature and photo. On Monday, March 13, 2023, Morrison, IL, American Legion Post 328 celebrated Legionnaire Bob Brands’s 93rd birthday and The American Legion’s 104th birthday. Post Commander Larry Zuidema, left, presented a cake to Brands to commemorate both birthdays. Brearton stated, “Even at 93, Bob
The Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians, a committee of the Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District, will offer a scholarship, to college students who are pursuing a degree in the area of Conservation and/or Environmental Science. Scholarships are available for the student’s Junior year and will be subject for
Producers can now take a Nationwide survey to help the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) improve and increase access to its programs and services, for America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest managers. The survey includes new and existing customers. USDA encourages all agricultural producers to take the survey, especially those
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2023 crop year have until Wednesday, March 15, 2023, to elect and enroll a contract. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers these two safety net programs to provide vital income support,
Volunteer Millers of the Dutch Windmill, de Immigrant, will be hosting a presentation featuring skills and artistry of the past. While most engineering and mechanics of milling today is performed by power tools and automation, our authentic mill maintains its use of wooden gears, to stone grind grains into flour.
The Clinton Community College Library Art Gallery will host an exhibit of pieces by Jo Van Arkel through March 2023. Van Arkel’s artwork includes paintings, drawings, and framed short stories. The Library Art Gallery is open from 8:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m., and is located at the CCC main campus,
Clinton Community College has received a donation of equipment from LyondellBasell Clinton Complex. The Fluke 744 documenting process calibrators will be used in the Advanced Manufacturing program, to train students for their jobs in area industries such as LyondellBasell. Dave Wallace, below, is Instructor of the Advanced Manufacturing program, which
With ten private, spacious birthing suites, a cesarean surgical suite, cozy furniture, walk-in showers, sleeping accommodations for your partner, and soothing whirlpools, the Birthing Center at CGH Medical Center is the top choice when it’s time to have a baby. We would be honored to help your family! Visit the
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted this feature and photos. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, celebrated Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14, 2023, with refreshments, socializing, pictures, and crafts. Our royalty’s families were in attendance for the crowning. Resthave’s kings and queens are voted on by their peers,
As the beginning of Lent, Ash Wednesday services will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the following six Morrison, IL, churches. The public is welcome to attend any service, morning or evening Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, offers a 7:00 p.m. message, a choir, Imposition of
Nursing and Healthcare college scholarships are offered annually by the CGH Auxiliary and the CGH Health Foundation. There are two separate applications, both of which can be found at www.cghmc.com/scholarships. The CGH Auxiliary awards annual $1000 scholarships to students who reside in the CGH service area. Students must have been
State Representative Ryan Spain announced the beginning of his Winter 2023 photo contest, to bring the 73rd District to Springfield, IL. Participants will submit a photo that best represents the people and places of the 73rd District. Winning photos will be displayed in Rep. Spain’s Springfield and Peoria, IL, offices.
Morrison United Methodist Church hosted the annual Scout Sunday service, on Sunday, February 12, 2023, with A Celebration of Scouting Ministry. Pastor Sun-Ah Kang was on vacation, so Pastor George Woosnam officiated. The boys conducted aspects of the service as greeters, ushers, acolyte, liturgist, flag bearers, and offering collectors. Adult
Clinton Symphony Orchestra will perform “Stories in Music,” on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The concert begins at 2:00 p.m. The program includes “Dinosaurs: A Primeval Symphony,” “Aesop’s Fables,” and Mozart Symphony #40. The 2023 Young Artist, Akshar Barot, will be featured
Editor’s note: Chamber of Commerce Treasurer Angela Reamer supplied photos of the five Citizen of the Year nominees and Kevin Schisler. Morrison Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Meeting at Blue Goose Run event center, 14609 Blue Goose Road, Sterling, IL, on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Ninety-nine persons replied, and