Everyone is welcome to enjoy the following fall 2013 Lyndon Area Historical Society’s upcoming events. The location is Lyndon Area Historical Society, 405 4th Street West, Lyndon, IL. Visit our website, too: www.lyndonareahistoricalsociety.org. Saturday, November 9, (6:00 to 10:00 p.m.) The Lyndon Area Historical Society hosts its 3rd annual Trivia […]
The Supporters of Schmaling (S.O.S.) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2013, has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts. The next meeting will be held at Schmaling Memorial Library, 501 10th Avenue, Fulton, IL, on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at 6:00 p.m.
Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, invites all to a free Community Family Movie Night to be held on Friday, November 8, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. This event will be held in the gymnasium of the Christ Center. There is no admission charge, and no offering will be […]
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Kristi Wambeke of Rock Valley Physical Therapy, 635 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, was awarded the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service Award for the month of October. Kristi was nominated for her friendly service and caring attitude and always remaining upbeat, […]
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 […]
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. […]