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Kids Toy Drive Raffle Winners

"About 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, 2012, Shell Express Lane Manager Pat Weidel presented Fireman Rob Hudson $733.25 in raffle money, raised for the Morrison Fire Department’s “Caring for Our Community,” 3rd Annual Kids Toy Drive.  The main raffle item was a 39″ Emerson flat screen television.  It will"

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Kaitlyn Finneran Signs with Drake University

"By 2:45 p.m. the Morrison High School auditorium, at 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, was filled with hundreds of well-wishers on Friday, November 16, 2012, with one purpose.  The pep assembly was designed to honor Senior Kaitlyn Finneran, as she officially signed her Letter of Intent to play softball for"

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Rotary Students of the Months

"The following Morrison High Schoolers were recognized as Rotary Students of the Month for October and November 2012, respectively:  Matt Wilkens and Kate Fricker, top, and Kyle Meurs and Alyssa Patten.  Each was nominated by teachers and chosen for “doing good things and reaching out to others.”  The specific criteria"

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Tentative Wastewater Treatment Plants Viewed

"The Community Room at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, was the venue for a City of Morrison Open House on Thursday, November 15, 2012, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Those interested in the future wastewater treatment project were invited to attend and view three tentative plans."

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Rehearsal for Community Fundraiser

"Talented, caring vocalists are shown on Sunday, November 11, 2012, in rehearsal for the annual “We Sing for Their Supper” concert.  It will take place Sunday, November 18, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, at 6:00 p.m.  Donations received will support Morrison Friends Food Pantry and"

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Odell Seeks New Librarian

"Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is seeking a Librarian, beginning June 1. 2013.  The current librarian, Connie Boonstra, is retiring after 33 years of service. Those who are interested may contact the Odell Library through their website www.odellpubliclibrary.com and click on “News.”   An application may"

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Election Day Tuesday, November 6, 2012

"The polls open at 6:00 a.m. for the General Election.    The polls close at 7:00 p.m."

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Decide and Vote–Both Precious Verbs

"The polls open at 6:00 a.m. for those who like to begin Election Day by exercising their freedom to vote in the General Election.  The polls close at 7:00 p.m.  In such a close Presidential contest, all votes are powerful. If you have children, even young ones, consider your act"

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Did You Reset Every Timepiece?

"Daylight Saving Time has come to an end.  Adjust back one hour all your clocks, watches, and appliances.  Don’t forget clocks in your vehicles and watches not currently on your wrist."

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Mogasheen Resort Day Honors Sykes Family

"The beauty and serenity of Mogasheen Resort, on the edge of Lake Namakagon, is captured twice in this photograph.  The property recently was honored by Scott Walker, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, with congratulations for the 50 year anniversary of “offering a quality family vacation to all of their"

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Trick-or-Treating October 31

"Trick-or-Treating within the City of Morrison, IL, has been designated for Wednesday, October 31, 2012.  The hours are from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.   Click here for some Halloween Google giggles."

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Halloween Parade

"The Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Cottonwood 4-H Club host the Annual Morrison Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 27, 2012.   Line-up begins at 12:45 p.m. at Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street.  Starting at 1:30, the parade will proceed west on Main Street to the Post Office at Orange"

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Katie Jakubs Purchases Kreative Rentals Ltd.

"Audrey Kooi stated, “We are happy to introduce you to Kreative Rentals’ new owner, Katie Jakubs.  We are so excited about this transition!  Katie’s creativity and energy will give KR fresh, new ideas and take the wedding decorating business to new heights.”  Jakubs, at left, will officially take ownership on"

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Welcome Back to thecity1.com

"The host server for this online newspaper had “difficulties” Monday and Tuesday, October 21 and 22, 2012, respectively.  Access to the site was unavailable nearly the entire time.  Emails could neither be replied to nor received.  Our host moved thecity1.com to a different server–temporarily–but that did not function for more"

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1871 Hearse is the Perfect Tribute

"t6gv Rock Falls, IL, farmer Shelby Rowzee held his trimmed out team of black, crossbred Morgan and Percheron horses steady in the early afternoon of Friday, October 19, 2012.  Rowzee’s son, Tom, is shown in the background.  Bess, on the left, and Jill were used to, and disciplined in, pulling"

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