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Church Youth Selling Subs for Super Bowl

Members of the "Unnamed Youth Group of Grace and Peace" will be making and selling submarine sandwiches that will be ready for pick-up or delivery on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3, 2013.  The Youth Group includes members of United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church, both in Morrison, IL.

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Holiday Cards for Troops and Veterans

altMembers of the Clinton Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society are remembering our troops and veterans this season with holiday cards.

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Foot Care Clinic

The Foot Care Clinic held at the River Bend Senior Center on February 13, 2013 has 4 openings available if anyone is in need of an appointment. Please call 815-772-4213 for more information.

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All Aboard, Anyone!

Inexpensive, convenient Whiteside County Public Transportation is available for all ages of Whiteside County residents.  Please call 1-888-622-9230 for more information and to set up your pick-up time for a medical visit, grocery shopping, haircut, visit to a friend, business appointment, etc.  Remember us for those emergency situations, too, when your regular means of transportation is unavailable.

Eagle Viewing Trips Now Available

Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge (SUMRR) will be hosting several bald eagle viewing trips on each Friday starting on January 11, 2013, through March 1.  We will leave the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center promptly at 8:00 a.m. and travel to various locations along the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge returning by noon.  There is no fee, but seating is limited so reserve your space today. You may register by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the center at 815-273-2732.  The Center is located at 7071 Riverview Rd, Thomson, IL 61285.

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Beef Seminar January 8

Higher commodity prices, weather extremes, and increasing input costs challenged beef producers in 2012.

On Tuesday, January 8, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., producers will have the opportunity to attend a meeting on "Overcoming the Challenges of 2012."  The meeting will be held at Sauk Valley Community College outside of Dixon, IL.  It will feature a diverse set of topics, including cow feeding strategies, sire selection, feedlot management, pasture care, and herd health tips.

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Auditions for Clinton Area Showboat Theatre

The Clinton Area Showboat Theatre’s producing Artistic Director, Tommy Iafrate, has announced local auditions for the 2013 Summer Season.  Auditions will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Ashford University’s Mullany Theatre, 400 N. Bluff Boulevard, Clinton, IA, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.  There are roles available for performers of all ages, including children.  No appointment is needed.

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Historical Society Annual Meeting and Potluck

altMorrison Historical Society Trustees will host the Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 20, 2013, beginning promptly at 1:00 p.m. with a potluck meal, in the Heritage Hall of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. 

Members and any interested persons are invited to attend the event and program. 

Kindly bring a dish to pass and your table service.

Christmas Eve at United Methodist Church

Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will hold Christmas Eve services at 7:00 p.m.