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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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Letter from Candidate Curt Bender

"Dear Morrison 3rd Ward Voters: My name is Curt Bender, and I am honored to be running for your representative on the Morrison City Council.  I am running as 3rd Ward Alderman, because I think I can bring a different perspective to the council. I have been employed with Willett,"

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Changes to thecity1.com

"Have you noticed things look a bit different on thecity1.com, as of Monday, March 18, 2013?  Get to know the new city1.com.  Share your comments on the Forum, under “Site Related/Suggestion Box.” Why the changes?  We updated the core Content Management System–which lays out the site and “makes it work.” "

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Turn the Timepieces Ahead

"Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 10, 2013.  Perhaps late Saturday night, March 9, adjust ahead one hour your alarm and vehicle clocks, everyone’s watches, and the microwave or oven.   "

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Schools to Release Students Early

"Due to the impending snowstorm Morrison Community Schools will be dismissed early on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.  Northside students will be released at 12:55 p.m.  All other buildings will dismiss at 1:00."

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High School Concert Moved to 6:30 p.m.

"Due to the approaching snowfall on Thursday, February 21, 2013, the Morrison High School Chorus and Band Concert will begin one hour earlier.  The start time was moved to 6:30 p.m."

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Boy Scouts Selling First Aid Kits

"Morrison, IL, Boy Scouts of Troop 96 want you to follow their motto, “Be prepared.”  To that end, they are taking orders for first aid kits until Monday, February 25, 2013. The proceeds will fund summer camp and other troop camping outings, places where first aid kits might come in"

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Meet Your City Candidates March 21

"Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will host a “Meet the Candidates” night on Thursday, March 21, 2013, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The event will be moderated by Stephanie Vavra, owner and publisher of thecity1.com. A dozen candidates are"

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City of Morrison Council Budget Meeting Report

"There was a lone Item for Discussion–the Fiscal 2013-2014 Budget–at the City of Morrison Council Meeting, on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  Alerman Pat Zuidema was excused.  Mayor Roger Drey asked if Aldermen would be able to switch the next"

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Prison Plans Advance Slowly

"During the 7:00 p.m. teleconference on Monday, February 4, 2013, the Village of Thomson, IL, Board members received encouraging information from Cathi Litcher, Site Coordinator for the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP.)    Thomson Correctional Facility was purchased by the Federal Government December 12, 2012.    It remains unopened, because"

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January 14 Council Meeting Report

"The City of Morrison Council Meeting was held on Monday, January 14, 2012, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  Mayor Roger Drey called the meeting to order; when Scott Connelly arrived a bit late, all were in attendance. Public Comment"

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Improvements at the Community Room

"Anyone who has remodeled or built a home knows the value of their sweat equity and the hours of labor required to reach the final goal.  No one knows better than Logan Kuehl and Ashley Vegter.  They worked for the City of Morrison as painters in the summer of 2012."

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Donations for the Sumner Family

"Charles and Jaclyn Sumner and their four schoolage children lost their 16954 Yorktown Road home, pets, and belongings in a 7:00 p.m. fire on Sunday, January 20, 2013.  Donations of food, clothes, furniture, etc. have poured in, as befits the generousity of Morrison citizens.  If you wish to make a"

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Join the Table Tennis League

"Are you looking for a winter sport that is low-cost played with minimal equipment and no training gear easily available aerobic enjoyed by friendly folks of all ages housed in a safe, warm, dry environment? Perhaps the City of Morrison Rec Program Table Tennis League is for you. On Monday,"

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Quinn’s Shares With the Food Pantry

"Brad Quinn, left, Manager of Quinn’s Jewelry, 104 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, concluded a two-month community service campaign on Thursday, January 17, 2013.  He presented 60 canned goods, eight boxes of side dishes, and $210 to Kaywn Beswick, Director of Morrison Friends Food Pantry.  The 10:00 a.m. transfer was a"

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Op/Ed Page Is No Longer AWOL

"The Opinions and Editorials page was disfunctional recently, but it is now back where it belongs.  Take a look at the latest articles and political cartoons.  Voice your thoughts on the assault-rifle opinion poll or submit a Letter to the Editor."

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