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From: Kris Burke-Bielema [mailto:britt5@mchsi.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2014 9:37 PMTo: webmaster@thecity1.comCc: britt5@mchsi.com; gwenn.rickertsen@morrisonschools.orgSubject: MHS Key Club Honor’s Night Award/Scholarship Stephanie, Listed are the MHS Key Clubbers who earned recognition tonight. Thank you very much for supporting all of our efforts! Kris DAR Award Liz Buckwalter James
Join us for the Opening Day of the Morrison Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 24, 2014, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. The market is open every Saturday, May 24, through September 27, rain or shine, in the parking lot behind Whiteside County Juvenile Services, 204 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The
Dear Morrison, IL: There are not words to describe the emotions we felt for the support received for the Anne Petersen Dance Memorial Tribute. Seventy-five percent of the audience on Friday night[, November 22, 2013,] consisted of the many people who traveled from Morrison and other communities to be present
Shown below is the Mustang Alumni Football USA squad as they prepared to face Sterling Newman in 2013. Know this. The second annual Alumni Football USA game, between the Morrison Mustangs and Fulton Steamers, will be another exciting event. Teams begin play at 7:00 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2014, at
Betty Marie Reinders, age 87 of Dixon, IL, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at home with family. Betty was born on November 7, 1926, in Brookeville, IL, to John and Lillian (Martz) Buntjer. She married Wilbur Reinders on April 18, 1943, in Polo, IL. He preceded her in death on
Editor’s note: Pete Rosenbery wrote this essay about Marta Bender for the SIU Carbondale[, IL,] News Archive. When Marta Bender arrived at Southern Illinois University Carbondale three years ago, she knew what she wanted to accomplish. Bender will earn a double-major degree in new media news production and photography during
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Christina Wetzell of Relax – Therapeutic Massage was presented the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service award for the month of April 2014. Wetzell received the honor for her genuine concern for her customers and for being so kind
Morrison Southside School Principal Joe Robbins received a lettter and certificate from the Illinois State Board of Education, dated April 2014, that brought a commendation to “you and all your staff for all the hard work required to help students demonstrate academic improvement over the last three years.” Southside, located
Here is a memorable Mother’s Day gift for your loved one. Bring Mom, Grandma, and their children and grandchildren to meet The Great and Powerful Oz! He is the one on the left, shown with Glinda-the-Good-Witch and the Emerald City Guard. Morrison High School will present the iconic musical “The
Nick Bonneur submitted the following article to showcase Morrison Schools’ Art and Drama Departments. The Visual and Performing Arts Departments in Morrison Community Unit School District #6 have your weekend plans set. Join the “Fine Arts Weekend” at Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, and Morrison High School, 643
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at the City of Morrison Community Room in the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of April 1, 2014, minutes New Business Action
On Friday, April 25, 2014, Morrison Institute of Technology hosted the 7th grade class from Morrison Junior High School for an Applied Science and Technology Day. Approximately 75 students participated in five hands-on activities, focused on the principles of engineering. One activity included working in groups to build the tallest
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 4/16/14 at 1:00 a.m. Justin L. Reyes, 28, of Rock Falls, IL, was arrested at the Rock Falls Police Department for a Whiteside County warrant–Civil Order of Commitment. He posted bond. 4/19/14 at 8:52 p.m. During
Patricia A. “Pat” Folkers, 68, of rural Lyndon, IL, died Sunday, May 4, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her family. Pat was born February 8, 1946, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Paul and Evelyn (Whitmore) Daniels. She married Gary Folkers on December 10, 1966, in rural Sterling, IL.