April 4–What’s Happening?

Chamber of Commerce Administratior Corinne Bender submitted the following “What’s happening in Morrison?” events in Morrison, IL, for April 2014.  At the end is a notice about the May opening of the Farmers’ Market. Enjoy a delicious PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Saturday, April 5, from 7:00 to 10:30 a.m., sponsored by the

MHS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

The Morrison High School students below earned Honor Roll status for the 3rd quarter of the 2013-2014 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2014:  Shannon Finneran, Anna Hogue, Brandi Hosford, Daniel Humphrey, Morgan McCulloh, Abby Mickley, Paige Shirk, Trever Troutman, Cassidy VanZuiden, Brennah Zuidema Class of 2015:  Noah Blacklock,

“Let it Go” at Jennifer’s Dance Performance

Jennifer’s Dance Center, 104-B W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, exists to “showcase the performing arts in Morrison.”  The studio is owned and directed by Jennifer Bielema.  It is her inspired choreography that enables youth to experience the rhythmic exhilaration of dance.    See for yourself, as her students perform for

March 21 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 21, 2014. Arrests: On Saturday, March 22, 2014, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 520 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, regarding a Domestic Dispute.  On Wednesday, March 26, after an ongoing investigation into

Lions Bring Roses in April

With continuing cold, blustery April days, imagine how delightful it will be to receive a dozen gorgeous roses just before Easter Sunday!  Brighten your–or someone else’s–day with 12 roses from the Morrison, IL, Lions Organization.  Know, too, that proceeds from the Rose Day Sale support the annual $1500 scholarship awarded

Eat With a Lion; Build a Pavillion

The Morrison Lions Foundation has collaborated on an exciting Eagle Scout service project with Morrison Boy Scout Nick Kaufman and the City of Morrison, IL.  The Lions are fundraising to build a 24′ x 32′ picnic pavilion at Morrison Sports Complex.  It will cost $16,000 and include a concrete floor

Family Request for Mike Green’s Visitation

This request is from Karla Green:  “For those of you planning on coming to Mike’s visitation, please wear your Morrison or Cubs apparel to commemorate Mike.”  The visitation is Friday, April 4, 2014, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Morrison Chapel, Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, 402 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.

McDonald’s Will Assist Morrison Wrestling

Business owners in small towns are asked repeatedly to fund causes.  Each donation eats into their small profit margin.  So, it is especially helpful when they make “in-kind” donations–if not in cash, then in services, materials, site usage, or promotion and publicity to assist a fundraiser.  In-kind donations are a

Reduced-Cost Spay and Neuter Program

Whiteside County pet owners with limited income can now have their pets spayed or neutered at a reduced cost, under a new program provided by Happy Tails Humane Society.  Happy Tails is located at 1408 McNeil Road in Rock Falls, IL.  The program is for those who are enrolled in

Syndi Rensimer

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

March 24 School Board Report

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

Buy Butter Braids for Post Prom

                              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 Classes to Begin

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,

107th Birthday Dinner for Gladys Ludens

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

Wear Red and White for Mike Green

“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