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How to Use a Tax Refund
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- Published on Thursday, 04 April 2013 16:15
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What can you do with a tax refund? Plenty! The Center for Personal Finance at Credit Union National Association, Inc., cuna.org, developed a list of options for this "found money." How else might your refund work for you? Get the family involved in some creative brainstorming and decision making.
Symphony Season Ends with German Composers
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- Published on Thursday, 04 April 2013 16:04
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A celebration of German music from the 19th century is on the program for Clinton Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, April 6, 2012. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. in the Vernon Cook Theater at Clinton High School, 817 8th Avenue South, Clinton, IA.
2013 Spring Cantata
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- Published on Wednesday, 27 March 2013 14:22
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As part of the 2013 Concert Series of Emmanuel Reformed Church, "Voices of Praise" cordially invites the area to experience its sixth annual Spring Cantata, "The Church Will Remain!", to be presented in three performances Thursday, Friday, and Sunday evenings, April 11, 12, and 14, 2013, respectively. Doors open at 6:00, and concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary at 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
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- Published on Wednesday, 13 March 2013 16:21
- Written by Stephanie Vavra
March is Red Cross Month, and the American Red Cross has an incentive to attract donors on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Each person who attempts to donate will receive a $5 Subway gift card. The event will be held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, from noon to 6:00 p.m. Call Kaywyn Beswick at 815-772-3169 to make an appointment, but walk-ins are welcome. Kindly bring identification, such as a driver's license.
Spuds and Suds at Pleasant View
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- Published on Tuesday, 12 March 2013 14:01
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Spud into Spring on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center will hold their Annual Spuds and Suds Fundraiser, at 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. The proceeds will go to Pleasant View's Facility Enrichment Program. RSVP by Wednesday, March 13, by calling 815-772-7288.
Peace Soup Lenten Series: Elder Abuse
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- Published on Sunday, 03 March 2013 16:51
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"Peace Soup," the annual supper and discussion series held on Tuesday evenings throughout Lent, resumes Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., in St. Boniface Hall, 2520 Pershing Boulevard, Clinton, IA. This week's topic in the series about how faith confronts violence is Elder Abuse.
The series is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Kids for Christ Singing Mission
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- Published on Friday, 01 March 2013 16:31
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Kids for Christ is a combined Sunday School of First Presbyterian Church of Morrison and Morrison United Methodist Church. Kids for Christ Sunday School has a yearly mission of singing at Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home; Four Seasons Nursing Home; Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.
The History of Lent by Fr. William Sanders
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- Published on Saturday, 23 February 2013 14:53
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The following seasonal essay was submitted by Betty L. Hintt of Morrison, IL.
The word Lent itself is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words lencten, meaning "Spring"and lenetentid, which literally means not only "Springtide" but also was the word for "March," the month in which the majority of Lent falls.
Over the years I've heard different ones speak of giving up something for Lent. When I was in school, one said candy had been given up. But then some was taken. Being me, I said, "Now you'll have to go to confession." As an adult I heard another say that candy had been given up. I once asked a man of the cloth if their church believed in giving up [something] for Lent. The answer was he'd have to give up his wife. Quite obviously, none of these people understood that giving up meant to get rid of permanently.
Peace Soup Lenten Series
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- Published on Wednesday, 20 February 2013 14:29
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"Peace Soup," is the annual supper and discussion series held on the Tuesdays of Lent, at 6:00 p.m. in St. Boniface Hall, 2520 Pershing Boulevard, Clinton, IA. It is sponsored by Jesus Christ Prince of Peace Parish Pax Christi. The weekly series is free and open to the public. No registration is required. The supper on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, includes a special guest speaker, former Iowa State Senator, Maggie Tinsman.
