In an article by Joshua J. McElwee, published on Thursday, October 31, 2013, by The National Catholic Reporter titled “Vatican Asks for Parish-Level Input on Synod Document,” he reports that Pope Francis is asking the world’s Catholic bishops to survey the Catholics in their diocese and report back to him.
On Thursday, July 18, 2013, Morrison Police were called to Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, regarding two male juveniles trespassing inside the building. Officers apprehended Morrison Boy-16 and Erie, IL, Boy-15. After their arrest, the boys were released to their parents/guardians. At Pretrial Conferences on Tuesday, October
Morrison Junior High 1st Quarter Honor Roll students are listed below. 6th Grade High Honors – Nicholas Allen, Lindsey Houldson, Jade Stock, Grace Steines, Hannah Stralow, Taylor Stratton, Zailey Greeno, John Taylor, Griffin Vos, Koby Brackemeyer, Gracen Harmon, Ian Hutchison, Nathan Mickley, Jonah Smallins, Brenden Stearns 6th Grade Honors
Gary M. Farral submitted the following information. Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) is a Department of Defense (DoD) program that allows some individuals to receive both military retired pay and VA disability compensation. This dual receipt was prohibited until the CRDP program began on January 1, 2004. CRDP is
Morrison P.E.O. Chapter FL held a special meeting at the home of chapter member Dr. Suellen Girard on Tuesday, August 30, 2013. A new member, Katie Selberg, was welcomed into Chapter FL. Pictured left-to-right are President Nancy Vandermyde, Selberg, and Vice President Jean Eggemeyer.
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community blood drive from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, in Fellowship Hall. Appointments: To donate, please contact Debbie Heusinkveld at 815-772-4306 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Donor Eligibility Criteria: Potential donors must be at least
Save the date of Saturday, November 16, 2013. From 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. Morrison Lions Club members will be serving pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, and drinks at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL. Morrison Little League Baseball and Softball parents and young helpers will also be
Dear Editor: On [Tuesday,] October 1, 2013, the Morrison Fillies Volleyball team faced the Fulton[, IL,] Lady Steamers. Rather than of team vs. team, the theme was crowd vs. cancer, as it was Volley for the Cure night. We wish to thank all those who attended and showed their amazing
Editor’s note: Lynnette Forth submitted this report. During a regular meeting of the Morrison, IL, School Board on Monday, October 28, 2013, members of the Board covered a lot of material. Superintendent Suellen Girard’sReport contained information of the possibility of acquiring new software. The District has a 30-day trial for
Janice Eileen Boelkens, 67, of Milledgeville, IL, entered the presence of the Lord Monday, November 4, 2013, while her loving husband was at her side, at Eagle Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton, IA. Janice was born October 5, 1946, in Morrison, IL, to Edward and Marian G. (VanderEide) Newendyke.
On Saturday, November 9, 2013, Friends of the Parks will host Trivia for the Trail, a fundraiser, benefiting the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Prairie Ridge Golf Course’s Oak Room, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Register today at friendsoftheparksmorrison@gmail.com to get a free answer.
11/3/13 at 2:35 a.m. Justin J. Parker, 27, of Rock Falls, IL, was arrested in the 1800 block of E. French Street, Rock Falls, and charged with Criminal Trespass to Residence and Resisting Arrest. He was transported to the Whiteside County Jail. 10/29/13 at 11:36 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies
Here is an opportunity to keep a thriving business in Morrison, IL. Through its “Mission Main Street Grant” program, JPMorgan Chase Bank will offer each of a dozen small businesses $250,000 to improve or expand their enterprises. One local business needs such funding to remain in Morrison, because the current
Going on right now is the Morrison Music Boosters’ Annual Wreath Sale Fundraiser. Please support our students by purchasing a lovely, fresh evergreen wreath, garland, or grave blanket sold by Morrison music students and provided by Wilson Greenhouses & Florist, 103 N. Heaton Street, Morrison, IL. Prices are$16–24″ wreath $25–30″
Whiteside Area Career Center (WACC) will host an Open House on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 1608 Fifth Avenue, Sterling, IL. It will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. “We have lots of Morrison, Erie, and Fulton, IL, students who attend WACC,” said Dana Fellows, Director of Technology and