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MACF Awards Grant to Music Department

"The Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) is pleased to announce it has awarded a grant to the Morrison High School Music Department.  Shown left-to-right are Scott Vance, Morrison High School Principal; Gerri Elfline, MACF board member; Meagan Zahora, Choir Director; Dr. Suellen Girard, Superintendent of Schools. The grant award will"

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Juveniles Await Restitution Costs

"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"

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Morrison Junior High 1st Quarter Honor Roll

"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"

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Additional Monetary Benefits for Eligible Military Retirees

"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"

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Letter from Volley for the Cure

"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"

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October 28 School Board Report

"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"

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Register Today for Free Trivia Night Answer

"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. "

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November 4 Sheriff’s Report

"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"

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Support Morrison Music Department

"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″"

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Whiteside Area Career Center Open House

"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"

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Key Club Donates to PTO Pam Bush Fund

"Shortly after 2:30 p.m., Principal Joe Robbins accepted a donation of $277 from Hannah Blacklock on Friday, November 1, 2013.  The presentation took place in his office at Southside School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL.  Blacklock is Co-President of a dynamic youth service group at Morrison High School:  Key Club.  "

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Morrison Community Hospital Appoints CEO

"The Board of Directors of Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Pfister to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Morrison Community Hospital. Pam joined the staff of Morrison Community Hospital in 2002 as Administrative Assistant. In her"

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October 18 Morrison Police Report

"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 18, 2013. The following Arrests are reported. On Wednesday, October 16, 2013, Morrison Police arrested Jeremy T. Russie, age 36 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Rusk County, WI, charging"

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Hayden’s First Halloween

"Happy Halloween, Hayden Druien!    Susan Schular, owner of Lincoln Highway Gifts, 104 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, delights in taking care of her first grandchild while at her gift shop.   One clue to that is the sign at the door to enter quietly, as the baby is sleeping. "

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Music Mania Brings Beat to Homecoming Week

"Editor’s note:  Morgan McCulloh submitted this review of Homecoming Week 2013.  Photos are compliments of the Whiteside News-Sentinel. From Friday, October 4, to Saturday, October 12, 2013, students at Morrison High School took a break from their usual high school routine, to celebrate 2013’s music-themed Homecoming Week. The sounds of"

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