As part of Rotary District 6420’s 2022-23 initiative–to put a new book into circulation for every member–Morrison Rotary Club approached Morrison, IL, Odell Public Library, for its needs and “wish list.” Librarian (and Rotarian) Meridith Layne picked 45 (roughly the number of members of Morrison Rotary Club) children’s books to
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the article and photo. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held their annual Christmas Staff Party on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Staff enjoyed an Open House, where they could come in for lunch. It consisted of sandwiches from Arthur’s Deli, pasta salad,
Rotary President Toni Lucas submitted this press release. When Rotarians attending the District 6420 Conference in DeKalb, IL, on Saturday, November 5, 2022, learned of the influx of Ukrainian refugee children in two Chicago, IL, schools, they sprang into action. The result is that two schools in the Ukrainian Village
Marshall Blevins took the photograph. On the third Sunday of Advent, the Sanctuary of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W, Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, was transformed into a life size Nativity scene, complete with towering starlit stable. On December 11, 13 youngsters ages two-through-High School, were dressed in attractive costumes for
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature and took the photos. Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary members Jean Tichler, left, and Mary Vos paused for lunch, on Friday, December 9, 2022, while awaiting more shoppers, during the MCHA annual Book and Treasures Sale. It took place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans for additional emergency relief and pandemic assistance, from the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA.). USDA is preparing to roll out the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two, as well as the new Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP), which are two programs to help
The Plaids perform Christmas songs in the Timber Lake Playhouse production of “Plaid Tidings.” The production runs through Sunday, December 11, 2022, at the Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, IL. Call 815-244-2035 for tickets or visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Pictured left-to-right are The Plaids, Quinn Rigg, Zac Richey, Kelan M.
The public and their young ones are invited to a Holiday Open Houses, at area Farmers National Banks, on Friday, December 16, and Saturday, December 17, 2022. Friday hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon. Santa Claus will attend only the Morrison, IL,
Marketing Director Karla Burn sent the photo and feature article. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, received a very special donation on Friday, December 6, 2022. Ivy Mills, age 10, stopped by Resthave to give a donation. Joe and Dani, Ivy’s parents, decided a couple of years
Kawyn Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community Blood Program Team Leader, submitted the report and photos. The autumn Morrison Community American Red Cross Blood Drive was held on the afternoon of Thursday, November 17, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church Hall, from noon to 6:00 p.m., the week before Thanksgiving. It was the
Marc Adami submitted this Public Service Announcement. If you attended our last Forum event on Sunday, November 27, 2022, you met Paula Schares and Paula Purcell. You learned how they are helping Ukrainians. If you are interested in helping out, this is Paula Purcell’s email paula.i.purcell@gmail.com.Thanks,Marc Paula Purcell sent this
On Saturday night, December 3, 2022, Brethren in Christ and Kingdom Life Churches will serve a variety of soups, inside The Olde Hotel, 130 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, (former location of True Value Hardware.) There is no cost to enjoy a warm cup of homemade soup.
Karla Burn submitted this press release and photos. Work began on the Morrison Winter Park’s ice rink area on Friday, November 25 , 2022. A group of volunteers met at 8:00 a.m.; work continued until about 1:00 p.m. Clean up of the area and much-needed repairs to the fence were
Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) awarded $1000 to Whiteside County United Way, to be used for their Literacy is Fun for Everyone (L.I.F.E.) program. They work with Dolly Parton’s “Imagination Library,” to source age-appropriate literature. Books are distributed free every month to all children, ages birth-to-5, in Whiteside County. United
Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) awarded $1600 in grant funds to White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA.) The funds will be used to help supply hay and grain for the horses during the fall/winter of 2022 and the spring/summer/fall of 2023. Hay prices have increased 40% this year, due to