MCH Holiday Tour of Homes is Dec. 2-4

The MCH Foundation’s Holiday Tour of Homes, “The Halls Be Decked!”, introduces the third of four homes that will be decorated and open on Dec. 2-4.

Thursday night tickets allow you to stroll through homes witho ut the crowds, then go to the Morrison Hospital Conference room (Kaffee Haus) and enjoy festive meat and cheese trays, plus delectable desserts such as chocolate dipped strawberries and others. In addition, Thursday night guests will get a commemorative Christmas ornament. Thursday hours are 4 to 8 p.m. The Kaffee Haus will be open until 9 p.m. Tickets for the exclusive event are a tax-deductible donation of $100 to the MCH Foundation.

Friday and Saturday tickets at $12.50 each allow guests to tour homes from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and then return to the Morrison Hospital Conference room (Kaffee Haus) for Christmas cookies and coffee, hot chocolate and hot apple cider. The Kaffee Haus will be open for one hour after the homes close each day.

The third home featured is the home of Loren and Connie Tenboer. Located on Hillside Road between Prairie Center and Garden Plain roads, this nearly 100-year-old farmhouse has been lovingly preserved and added on to over the years. Built in 1923, this farm was owned and occupied by the Shirk family before being sold to the Elston Knox family. In 1969, Loren’s parents, Whitey and Ruth Tenboer, purchased the farm and moved into the farmhouse. Whitey and Ruth moved to town in 1988, and Loren and Connie moved into the family farm. Over the years, additions have been added, including a large great room in 2003 with vaulted ceilings and a huge window facing sunsets. A beautiful, modern kitchen was installed in 2008.

The home will showcase collections of family members’ Christmas decorations and ornaments held dear over the years, including a teddy bear, the very first Christmas gift Connie’s mother received from her parents 80 years ago.

Those in attendance will revel in the decorated large great room with beautiful fireplace and a 12-foot Christmas tree, the kitchen, large dining room, sitting area and enclosed porch. This home will be worth the short 10-minute drive outside of Morrison. Loren will be showcasing his John Deere memorabilia, including a tractor, grain cart and antique gas pump.

The homes of Dale Belt and Lori Neighbour, Jean Decker and Rich and Lynelle Criss also will be on the tour.

For tickets, send a request with check made to MCH Foundation and self-addressed stamped envelope to Rich Criss, 603 Diamond Court, Morrison, IL 61270 to order tickets for all three days. You can go to Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris St., or the front desk of Morrison Community Hospital to purchase tickets. Order tickets online by going to mchf.cbo.io, click on “Buy Tickets”. Call Mick at 815-772-5510 for questions.

The home of Loren and Connie Tenboer will be featured on the MCH Foundation’s “Holiday Tour of Homes” on Dec. 2-4.

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Jim and A nne Johnson’s 70th anniversar y

Jim and Anne Johnson will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Nov. 24.

Jim and Anne (Cox) were married at St. John’s Catholic Church in Rapids City on Thursday, Nov. 24, 1951.

They farmed for many years. Jim retired from John Deere in 1994 after 30 years. Anne worked at General Electric and volunteered at King’s Kloset. They are members of the Erie United Methodist Church. They are the parents of Ruth (Jim) M e l t o n , R o g e r ( K r is ) J o h n s o n , D i a n e (Jerry) Chisamore and Scott Johnson (fiance Renee Gorham). The couple has 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren (one deceased).

Congratulatory cards may be sent to 6552 Albany Road, Erie, 61250.

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Two more people who are looking to land the 17th Congressional District seat long held by U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos announced their candidacy Nov. 10.

B u s t o s , D - E a s t Moline, announced i n A p r i l t h a t s h e would be retiring at the end of her term, which will mark a decade in office.

So far, six candid a t e s h a v e a n n o u n c e d t h e i r plans to run for the congressional seat.

T h e l a t e s t a r e former state Rep. Litesa Wallace, who served four years in Rockford’s 67th District, and former meteorologist Eric Sorensen, who w o r k e d a t n ew s stations in Rockford and the Quad C i t i e s . B o t h a r e Democrats.

“Too many legislators across the country are trying t o r o l l b a c k o u r m o s t e s s e n t i a l h u m a n r i g h t s . When I’m in Congress, I will fight to protect reproductive freedom, our voting rights and our right to affordable health care,” Wall a c e s a i d in a t w o- m in u te v i de o a n n ou n c i n g h e r c a m p a i gn . “ I g o t things done in Springfield, and I will get things done in Washington.”

Wallace is a child care advocate who ran for lieutenant governor alongside Democratic gubernatorial candidate Daniel Biss in 2017.

“As a single mom, social worker and former state representative, I know t h e c h a l l e n g e of finding affordable child care and the impacts of the rising cost of food and rent,” she said in the video. “It’s why as a state legislator, I strengthened the Illinois child care assistance program and fought for a living wage. Today, I’m launching my run for Congress to continue the fight for working families.”

Sorensen is a climate advocate and said issues such as climate change shouldn’t be political.

“As big weather events impacted your family, I was your weather guy. We built a connection. I earned your trust. And I’m not done yet,” Sorensen said in his campaign announcement on

Facebook. “I’m excited to share with you, my friends, that I’m announcing my candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. I’m ready to use my scientific background to solve problems for Illinois families.” Wallace and Sorenson will compete against Rockford Alderman Jonathan Logemann and Rock Island County Board member Angie Normoyle for the Democratic nomination. On the Republican side, Esther Joy King and Charlie Helmick have announced they are running. The 2022 primary date was moved to U.S. Rep. Cheri June 28 after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a Bustos, D-East bill in June that addressed a number of Moline election changes. In previous election cycles, the primary had been in March. Bustos, 60, won a close race against King in November 2020 for her fifth term. Voters will choose her replacement at the polls on Nov. 8, 2022.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Morrison Christmas Walk returns Dec. 4

Save the date for the return of the Morrison Christmas Walk from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in the downtown.

Festivities include a window walk at 3 p.m. and a parade at 4:30 p.m. followed by the Christmas tree lighting.

Follow the Morrison Chamber of Commerce on social media for updates and more information.

MFD’s drive-thru pork chop lunch set for Nov. 20

The Morrison Fire Department will be having its annual drive-thru pork chop lunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20.

In addition to grilled pork chop sandwiches, the fire department will be offering brats, hot dogs, chips, cookies and a drink.

Proceeds will be used to benefit the fire department’s needs for equipment, training, etc.

Those attending will enter the fire station from Main Street and drive through the station to receive their meals before exiting onto Route 30.

Those attending also can bring new toys to donate to the firemen’s annual Toy Drive. The Toy Drive provides presents, delivered by Santa on a fire truck, to those in need of Christmas gifts this year.

For more information, contact any Morrison firefighter.

POLICE/FIRE REPORTS

Fulton police report Nov. 6

Alfonso Garcia of East Moline was cited for speeding in the 400 block of 22nd Avenue. He was released with a promise to comply.

Cynthia M. Mead of Fulton was cited for operating a vehicle with expired registration in the 400 block of 19th Avenue. She was released with a promise to comply.

Written warnings were issued for speeding in the 400 block of 19th Avenue, no valid registration at 10th Avenue and Route 84 and speeding at Route 84 and 31st Avenue.

Melissa A. Dechene of Fulton was cited for a property damage accident in the alley south of 1200 14th Avenue and operating an uninsured vehicle. She was released with a notice to appear. for driving while license suspended, on a Lee County warrant and possession of methamphetamine. She was taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Nov. 9

Brandon D. Zmuda of Clinton, Iowa, was cited for speeding northbound on Route 84. He was released with a notice to appear.

Racheal Burridge of Clinton, Iowa, was arrested on a Peoria County warrant. She was taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Nov. 10

Kole Beswick of Albany was cited for disobeying a stop sign at 12th Street and 10th Avenue. He was released with a promise to comply.

Morrison police report Oct. 26

Thomas J. Fletcher, 67, Morrison, received a citation for failure to reduce speed (accident)

The public is reminded these are merely charges and all people are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.

ISP District 1 activity for October

Illinois State Police District 1 Commander Capt. Matthew Hodgdon announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for October.

Illinois State Police District 1 troopers issued 321 citations and 505 written warnings and made 14 criminal arrests during the month of October. Speeding accounted for 179 citations, 19 citations were issued for occupant restraint violations and 10 citations were issued for distracted driving violations. There were 29 arrests for no valid driver’s license or driving while license suspended/ revoked.

Troopers investigated 25 traffic crashes, assisted 95 motorists and conducted 122 commercial motor vehicle inspections, 19 of which were placed out of service for safety reasons. There were six arrests for driving under the influence.

District 1, which encompasses Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties, investigated no fatal traffic crashes in October.

RCFPD October report

Volunteers with the Rapids City Fire Protection District responded to 36 calls for assistance in October. A breakdown of those calls:

Village of Rapids City – Six EMS calls.

Village of Port Byron – 11 EMS calls and two traffic accidents.

Fire Protection District (Rural) – 14 EMS calls and two traffic accidents.

Automatic aid was given to the Hillsdale Fire Department for one traffic accident.

The Fire Protection District is taking applications for volunteers. Email pdfd1@portbyronil.com for information.