Those who ordered Prophetstown t-shirts can pick them up Sunday, August 4, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at 79 Grove Street in the school’s Unit District Office.
Emily and Kate Henson had both set making it to Regionals as one of their summer swimming goals. They went into their last-chance meet of the summer (at the Clinton Riverview Pool) with this goal in mind. Kate accomplished her goal first, by swimming the Regional qualifying time in the
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Family Chef Restaurant, 701 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, was awarded the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service Award for the month July. The restaurant received the honor for creating a warm and friendly environment, where customers feel welcome and appreciated,
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, July 19, 2013. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. 07-16-13 Promise T. Chambers 26 Sterling, IL Ordinance – Speeding & No Valid Driver’s License07-20-13 Justin W. Kelch 26 Sterling,
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, July 19, 2013. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 07-16-13 Promise T. Chambers 26 Sterling, IL Ordinance – Speeding & No Valid Driver’s License 07-20-13 Justin
Principal Joe Robbins reports a teacher’s daughter accidentally left a red Vitamix Blender on N. Cherry Street at Northside School on Thursday, July 25, 2013. It was brand new and in perfect condition–not intended for discard. If you picked it up thinking it was a cast-off, kindly return it to
Kyle VanDerLeest of Morrison, IL, competed at the Illinois High School Finals in Altamont, IL, from Thursday, June 13, through Saturday, June 15, 2013. He won the weekend All-Around Cowboy saddle. He competed in Cutting, Team Roping, and Tie-Down Calf Roping. Kyle finished the year-end in 1st place in Cutting,
The Lincoln Highway is the first transcontinental roadway, stretching from New York to California. It is a centenarian with a year-long theme, celebrating “Lincoln Highway Centennial 1913-2013: Travel & Tribute.” Fulton, IL, will participate in the Annual Lincoln Buy-Way Sales Event with 69 registered sales! Fulton sales will occur Friday,
The Lincoln Highway is the first transcontinental roadway, stretching from Times Square in New York City, NY, to Lincoln park in San Francisco, CA. The highway is a centenarian with a year-long theme, celebrating “Lincoln Highway Centennial 1913-2013: Travel & Tribute.” Fulton, IL, will participate in the Annual Lincoln Buy-Way
An out-of-town newspaper incorrectly listed Jill Kaufman’s moving sale for daughter Stephanie. It is today, August 2, 2013, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Sinnissippi Townhomes Subdivision, 219 Windsor Road, Sterling, IL. Also not mentioned is sale of a 2000 Ford Focus hatchback–totally redone–with 130,000 miles, at $2000. Call Kaufman
The Class of 1953, Morrison High School, will have their 60th reunion on Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. The social hour will be at 5:30, with the dinner at 6:30 p.m. Special guests will be Stan and Ruth Mitick. Ruth was
The Morrison High School Class of 1993 is having its 20th Reunion on Saturday, August 10, 2013. If you are a ’93 graduate and you would like to attend, please contact Irene Keeley at irenekeeley@me.com. The details for Saturday, August 10, follow. 8:00 a.m.We are hosting a 5K Run/ Walk
On Saturday, August 10, 2013, two former Morrison Fillies will return to the area to teach fundamental softball to area girls. Abby (Vock) McBride and Katie Tenboer, both 2007 Morrison High School graduates, will host an instructional softball camp. Katie Tenbor, left, is a two-time Division III All-American at Central
Betty Lou Young, 84, of Sterling, IL, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Betty was born October 30, 1928, in Sterling, the daughter of Earl W. and Gladys (Wolber) Leseman. She was a graduate of Wallace School and attended Sterling High School. She married Lauren
Darel G. “Gabby” Mensch, 88, of Harbor Crest Home, Fulton, IL, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at the home. Darel was born May 19, 1925, in Pella, IA, to Bernard and Veda (Tice) Mensch. He graduated from Pella High School and received his B.A. from Central College in Pella. He