Syndi Rensimer, Coder/Transcriptionist in the Health Information Management department, recently passed her Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. She is employed at Morrison Community Hospital. According to the American Academy of Professional Coders website, “AAPC’s Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) credential is the gold standard for medical coding in physician office settings
Lynnette Forth submitted the following report. School board members in the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 met on Monday, March 24, 2014, in the Superintendent’s office for a regular meeting. Approval of the agenda was granted. Board members also approved previous minutes of: A. Regular Board meeting of February
The Junior Class Post Prom Committee is selling Butter Braids for $13 each. The Butter Braid pastries are light and flaky, containing mouth-watering fillings. These pastries come frozen and will be delivered in time to celebrate Easter morning with your family. Choices of flavors include Cherry Strawberry Cream Cheese
White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) will be the recipient of the “Percentage of Sales Benefit” to be held at Culver’s in Rock Falls, IL, on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The location is 1901 Harley Davidson Drive. Ace the Wonder Horse along with volunteers, participants,
Do you know a centennarian? How about a person who is well past 100 years of age? The Morrison, IL, community is invited to share the 107th anniversary of the birth of treasured resident, Gladys Ludens. She is shown at her 106th birthday party with Carole Patton, Morrison. Members of
“Mike Green loved Morrison, Morrison athletics, and–most of all–the athletes that participated in games that he could only watch,” Jerry Lindsey, Morrison, IL, stated on the afternoon of Green’s passing, Tuesday, April 1, 2014. “He kept the official scorebook for Morrison High School for almost 30 years. He was the
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White reminds people to travel safely and avoid driving while distracted, as April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. “As the weather warms and travel increases, I encourage everyone to put away their cell phones while they are behind the wheel and focus completely on
On Tuesday, April 1, 2014, the City of Morrison will convene a Special Council Meeting, at 7:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Items for Discussion
Odell Public Library Friends invites you to a day in Chicago to see Brigadoon, a classic American musical, on Saturday, July 19, 2014. Tickets are available at Odell Public Library but are limited. The event’s cost is $85 which includes: the matinee ticket, bus transportation and time in the Loop
On March 25, 2014, Dr. G. Tanner Girard of Morrison, IL, was awarded The Ted Erickson Distinguished Environmental Professional Award by the Industrial, Water, Waste and Sewage Group (IWWSG). The IWWSG consists of members who are plant managers, engineers, waste water treatment experts, government officials, consultants, environmental service companies and
The Morrison Schools Foundation is proud to announce the first group of teachers to each receive mini-grants of up to $250. The MSF Classroom Mini-Grant program funds teacher requests for special teaching tools and/or curriculum tools, to enhance student classroom achievement. Classroom supplements bought with mini-grant monies are tied to
03-21-14 at 12:45 a.m. Deputies responded to investigate a single-vehicle, roll-over crash on IL Route 84 just south of Hazel Road. Upon arrival, they discovered the driver fled the scene. Paul D. Dannels, age 58 of Cordova, IL, was subsequently arrested 03-25-14 for Operating Motor Vehicle with Expired Registration, Operating
On Monday, March 24, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. All City Officers, Department Heads, and Aldermen were in attendance. Terry Heitkamp of Fehr Graham attended as City Engineer. There was on one to
The majesty of the human voice was powerfully evident Sunday afternoon, March 23, 2014, as Kathy Janicek took 26 of her 30 vocalists through their paces. Janicek is Choir Director at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison, IL. Sixteen female and ten male voices filled the lofty sanctuary of St. Peter
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) is extremely proud to once again be named as a principal sponsor for the annual Cebrin Goodman Institute on Substance Abuse (formerly Illinois Teen Institute.) The ISA will be awarding scholarships to cover the cost for students to attend this exceptional, award-winning program. CGTI is