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Society News
from Whiteside-11-29-2022
by Shaw Media
SPECIAL EVENTS
MMTA to per form ‘It’s a Wonderf ul Life’ this week
The Morrison Music Theatre Association will perform the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Performances will take place in the auditorium at Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Ave., Morrison.
The play is under the direction of Kim Meyers, with Eric Phend serving as the producer.
Cast members hail from many area communities: Connie Swanson-DeSpain, Keaton Hull, Eric Phend, Bob Stone and Scott Vandermyde, all of Morrison; John Miller and Angie Lobdell of Rock Falls, Edwin Davis of Wheaton, Kraig Schweiss and Glen Lewis of Sterling, Jalayne Riewerts of Fenton, Amira Tharp of Clinton, Iowa, Dianne Helbig of Fulton and Kim Meyers of Prophetstown.
The performances are presented as a Christmas gift from MMTA to the community. There is no charge for admission, but donations will be accepted and appreciated.
Wild Winter Wednesday kickoff is Dec. 7
The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton invite the public to attend their first Wild Winter Wednesday program of the 2022-23 season on Dec. 7. Doors open at 8:45 a.m. for coffee, tea and mill treats. The program will begin at 9:20 a.m.
The first program will feature Pam Stock, who retired from the Boone County Conservation District where she was the heritage gardener, special events coordinator and volunteer coordinator. She is a volunteer for the cut flower garden at Midway Village in Rockford and has worked as an outdoor education director at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Oregon.
Join us as we learn about using items from nature, our yards and found items to create Wild Winter decor. Whether your style is BOHO, traditional, modern or minimal, these decorations can fit in your home on a budget while using repurposed items and shopping tips. Attendees can make a simple but trending ornament to take home.
The program is funded through a grant from the D.S. Flikkema Foundation and a donation from Nelson Corp. Programs are free and open to the public. The building is disability accessible.
Photo provided Pam Stock will provide the program at the first Wild Winter Wednesday on Dec. 7 at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Jerry and Mar y Ellen Brackemyer to celebrate 55th wedding anniversar y
Jerry and Mary Ellen Brackemyer will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary Dec. 1.
Jerry and Mary Ellen (Nissen) met on a blind date in March 1967 and were m a r r i e d D e c . 1 a t Z i o n L u t h e r an Church in Clinton, Iowa.
They have three children: Claudia Garcia (Todd Lippens) of Dixon; Barb (Eric) Nienhouse of Boulder, Colorado; and Bill (Sherry) Brackemyer of Morrison. They have nine grandchildren: K y l a ( T o d d ) M e s s e r , M c K e n n a , Brayden and Ethan Garcia, Jake and Oscar Nienhouse, Christopher Brackemyer, Bridget (Bradley) Varnel and Dusty Fink. They have 14 great-grandchildren.
There will be an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison hosted b y t h e i r c h i l d r e n . A l l f a m i l y a n d friends are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
Well wishes may be sent to 305 W. South St., Morrison, IL 61270.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Jean Cain Temple to celebrate 90th bir thday
Please join us as we celebrate the 90th birthday of Jean Cain Temple from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Odell Library community room, 307 S. Madison, Morrison.
If you cannot attend, she would still love to hear from you. Congratulatory cards may be sent to Jean Temple, 408 Maple Ave., No. 108 Resthave, Morrison, IL 61270.
Sauk Valley Communit y College receives adult literacy f unding
Shaw Local News Network
DIXON – Sauk Valley Community College has received $66,467 in state funding for its adult literacy program, Project VITAL.
Secretary of State Jesse White awarded more than $5.6 million in annual adult literacy grants to help students develop and enhance their reading, math, writing and English-language skills.
“An estimated two million Illinois residents need adult literacy and/or English-language instruction,” White said. “I am pleased to provide funding for 108 local literacy projects that will allow adult students to help them achieve their utmost potential in the upcoming year. It has been an honor serving as Secretary of State and State Librarian for the last 24 years, helping to ensure that every citizen of this state has access to quality literacy programs.”
A total of 10,589 students are served by adult literacy programs around the state. A total of 4,686 volunteer tutors provide training for students to obtain skills that put them on the path to lifelong learning. Adult literacy projects help Illinois adults who read below the ninth-grade level or speak English at a beginning level to improve their reading, writing, math or use of English as a new language.
Go to www.svcc.edu/community/adult-education/vital/ to learn more about Project VITAL.
