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December 6 Auxiliary Bake Sale
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2nd Turkey Trot Small
TSC Soft Opening November 30
December 6 Auxiliary Bake Sale
Madi Armitage Signed
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Correctional Officers Job Fair July 7

"As the AUSP Thomson, IL, correctional facility prepares for full operation, new staff positions must be filled.  An upcoming opportunity exists to investigate the position of Correctional Officer. The Federal Bureau of Prisons will host a Job Fair on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, to inform the public about the position"

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June 25 Morrison Park Board Agenda

"Morrison Park Board will meet Thursday, June 25, 2015, at the Kelly Park pavilion, High Street, Morrison, IL, at 7:00 p.m.  In case of rain, the meeting will be at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, in the lower-level Conference Room.    I.   Call to Order  II.   Roll Call/Attendance  "

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Send Us Your Storm Photos

"Kindly send your photographs of the severe storm damage from the evening of Monday, June 22, 2015, to stephanie@thecity1.com.  Please include an address or approximate location.  The Editor will remain out of the office Wednesday, June 24, 2015, to deal with tree damage.  However, readers may leave a message at"

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June 8 City Council Report

"On Monday, June 8, 2015, the City of Morrison Council convened at 6:58 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier, City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Aldermen Michael Blean, Scott Connelly, Dale Eizenga, Dave Helms, Vernon Tervelt,"

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This Week in Springfield, IL

"Following is State legislative information from the Illinois Retail Merchants Association. In Springfield, IL, both chambers convened on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, per their plan to meet once-a-week while there is no State Budget. The Senate convened a Committee of the Whole to discuss the impact of a property tax"

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Honor Thy Father….Exodus 20:12

"Mayan proverb:  “In the baby lies the future of the world….His[/Her] father must take him[/her] to the highest hill to see what his[/her] world is like.”"

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June 22 City Council Agenda

"On Monday, June 22, 2015, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Reports of City Officers and Department Heads Consent Agenda"

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June 22 Public Hearing Agenda

"Morrison City Council will hold a Public Hearing to receive comments about the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant from the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, on Monday, June 22, 2015, at 6:45 p.m.  It takes place prior to the 7:00 City Council Meeting,"

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Sign Up for Citizen Alert Notification System

"The City of Morrison, IL, is working to keep residents, staff, and emergency personnel safe and informed, by using with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements.  The City partnered with Everbridge, worldwide leader in unified critical communications.  The City of Morrison will begin using Everbridge’s Citizen Alerts"

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June 12 Morrison Police Report

"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 12, 2015. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 06-12-15 David J. Stoudt  52 Sterling, IL Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Ordinance) 06-17-15 Jeffery"

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Morrison Garden Club’s June Featured Garden

"Article and photos courtesy of Sharon Moore. Like the colors of a rainbow, the gardens’ inhabitants burst forth in color….Summer has arrived.  With all the rain we have received, one cannot help but notice the beauty that surrounds us….Passing by the home of Ray Gomez and Chuck Galusha at 603"

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Because Nice Matters Award to Sharon Swanson

"On Wednesday, June 17, 2015, Sharon Swanson received a “pleasant surprise” from Morrison Chamber of Commerce at her workplace, Wells Fargo Bank, 100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  She was nominated for the Because Nice Matters Customer Service Award. Swanson, of Morrison, has worked at Wells Fargo for 38 years.  She"

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Railroad Crossing News

"Thursday morning, June 18, 2015, City of Morrison personnel received this message.  “Jason East from Union Pacific just called to inform us that they have had a breakdown on a piece of machinery that “no one in the world makes the part for.”  They are going to have to fabricate"

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Breaton Cemetery Service

"Attached is the Obit for Gene Brearton.  As you can see he died back in August.Also attached is the picture of the four Brearton’s in their Navy Service Dress BlueUniform.Left to Right:Jack (John) Brearton, Chief Warrant Officer – 4, four regular Navy and twenty-nineyears in the Reserves (lives in Morrison)Tommy"

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Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office HMMWV

"This imposing automobile is far from a family–or sport–vehicle, but it has a definite street presence.  The HMMWV, or “Humvee,” is property of the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office.  It was given to the County by the Federal Government three years ago at no cost, part of Law Enforcement surplus.  The"

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