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

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

Take a Day Trip to Brigadoon in Scotland

Odell Public Library Friends invites you to a day in Chicago to see Brigadoon, a classic American musical, on Saturday, July 19, 2014. Tickets are available at Odell Public Library but are limited.  The event’s cost is $85 which includes: the matinee ticket, bus transportation and time in the Loop

Dr. Tanner Girard Receives Environmental Award

On March 25, 2014, Dr. G. Tanner Girard of Morrison, IL, was awarded The Ted Erickson Distinguished Environmental Professional Award by the Industrial, Water, Waste and Sewage Group (IWWSG).  The IWWSG consists of members who are plant managers, engineers, waste water treatment experts, government officials, consultants, environmental service companies and

Morrison Schools Foundation Grant Recipients

The Morrison Schools Foundation is proud to announce the first group of teachers to each receive mini-grants of up to $250.  The MSF Classroom Mini-Grant program funds teacher requests for special teaching tools and/or curriculum tools, to enhance student classroom achievement.  Classroom supplements bought with mini-grant monies are tied to

Rehearsing for Handel’s “Messiah”

The majesty of the human voice was powerfully evident Sunday afternoon, March 23, 2014, as Kathy Janicek took 26 of her 30 vocalists through their paces.  Janicek is Choir Director at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison, IL.  Sixteen female and ten male voices filled the lofty sanctuary of St. Peter

Youth Leadership Training Opportunity

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) is extremely proud to once again be named as a principal sponsor for the annual Cebrin Goodman Institute on Substance Abuse (formerly Illinois Teen Institute.)  The ISA will be awarding scholarships to cover the cost for students to attend this exceptional, award-winning program. CGTI is

“The Losses of Dan Gable”

On August 21, 2013, Wright Thompson published this insightful article about Dan Gable in ESPN The Magazine.  It gives a raw and deeply human picture of a man known around the world for his wins on the wrestling mat.  The title Thomson chose is apropos of the private side of

Meet Dan Gable–A Legend

Sports figures are too easily called “legends.” Their records of exceptional performance are too short to deserve the title. They usually leave the sport with little influence on it, beyond individual data and deeds. Rarely do athletes devote their post career to transferring their skills across a wide younger audience.

Unity Christian School Auction

Unity Christian School will hold it 26th Annual Auction on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Unity Christian High School, 711 10th Street, Fulton, IL.  The Silent Auction begins at 9:00 a.m.  At 10:00 the Live Auction commences and continues until all items are sold.  On Friday March 21, take a

Reserve a Seat for Brigadoon Day Trip

Ned J. Nesti, Jr. submitted this press release. The Odell Pubic Library Friends is sponsoring a day trip to a matinee performance of the classic Lerner and Loewe musical, “Brigadoon,” at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, IL, on Saturday, July, 19, 2014.  Friends of the Odell Public Library was able

Game 2: Alumni Football USA

It’s back!  The Mustangs of yesteryear are teaming up once again with Alumni Football USA, as a fundraiser for the Morrison Football Program.  This year, the Mustang Alums will be dusting of their wooden cleats to play against their familiar foes from Fulton, IL.  Pictured are the players from 2013.