Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, March 6, 2014, Page A4
100th birthday open house held for Henderson
Everette “Buckshot� Henderson, Pinecrest Manor resident, celebrated his 100th birthday on Feb. 23 with an open house at the Grove Community Center with nearly 200 in attendance. Pinecrest Manor residents celebrated at a party with Buckshot earlier on Feb. 19. A long time Mt. Morris native, Buckshot attended Mt. Morris College and played golf at Sunset Golf Club until he was 91 where he had two holes in one
on the same hole, and they were 50 years apart. He also had another hole in one at Sunset which, for a short time, was the longest hole in one in the country at over 325 yards. He loved hunting, fishing, and traveling the Americas, Scandinavia, and Europe with his wife and friends. He and his late wife Lovita were married for 66 years and had two sons, Gary and Don (and 5 grandkids and 5 great-grandkids).
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Huber receives Legion of Merit Retired Brig. Gen. Steven P. Huber, Byron, received the Legion of Merit award Feb. 23 at Camp Lincoln, Springfield. The Legion of Merit award is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements and is given to very few service members. Huber enlisted in the Illinois Army National Guard in 1979 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1981. In 2004, he deployed to Everette “Buckshot� Henderson holds his birthday cake. Iraq as the deputy chief of staff for Multi-National Division – Central, South. In 2008, he led the 33rd Infantry Brigade Healthcare. Kathleen Lorenzen, Suzanne Combat Team from Urbana He soon transitioned Ravlin, Patricia Nordman, to Afghanistan as the commander of Combined into an executive role with and Jeff McLindsay. Golden Living Centers and traveled extensively managing multiple campuses in five states. His experience, background, and enthusiasm make him a valued addition to the board of directors. In addition to Sikorski, Zank joins board members: Jerry Daws, Kevin Glendenning, Angie Good,
Ryan Zank appointed to Serenity board Karen Sikorski, Board President, and Lynn Knodle, Executive Director, announce the appointment of Ryan Zank to the Serenity Hospice and Home Board of Directors. Zank is the Administrator at Dixon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Dixon. After graduating cum laude from Western Michigan University, he focused his career efforts in geriatric healthcare with Grace
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Marriage Licenses
Ogle County Clerk Hannah L. Peterson, both of Rochelle. Rebecca Huntley issued the Monroe Center. following marriage licenses: Feb. 27 Feb. 26 Ezequias Sanchez and Feb. 21 Timothy R. Ramsey and Katie R. Rimstidt, both of Trenton A. Magnuson and Ashley N. Brock, both of Rochelle.
College News Nicole Merboth Nicole Merboth, Forreston, received a degree in December from Benedictine University, Lisle. She earned a master of education in reading and literacy.
Thank You! Thank you to all who sent cards, gifts, & came to our 50th Anniversary Open House. Special thanks to our children for making the arrangements for such a special day. Jim & JoAnn Stralow
Benedictine University is an independent Roman Catholic institution. Branch campuses are located in Springfield and Mesa, Ariz. Founded in 1887, Benedictine provides 55 undergraduate majors and 17 graduate and four doctoral programs. Benedictine University is ranked No. 1 among the country’s fastest-growing campuses between 20012011 in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s list of private nonprofit research institutions, and Forbes magazine named Benedictine among “America’s Top Colleges� for the third consecutive year in 2013. Benedictine University’s Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is listed by Crain’s Chicago Business as the fifth
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largest in the Chicago area in 2013. Rockford University Several local students were named to distinguished scholars for the fall semester at Rockford University, Rockford. Earning at least a 3.75 grade point average (GPA) with no grades below C were: Samantha Bender, German Valley; Mariah Dhaese and Samantha Whitmer, both of Oregon; Jake Groom, Leaf River; Jennifer Harrolle, Davis Junction; and Rachel Perez, Forreston; Named to the dean’s list for earning at least a 3.5 GPA with no grades below C were Clayton Duffy, Kaitlyn Fowler, and Sarah Nicholson, all of Stillman Valley; and Devin Standard, Monroe Center.
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Ogle County Democrats will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 13 at Eddie’s CafÊ, 903 S. Seventh St., (Ill. 251), Rochelle.
Kaneys to mark 60 years March 7
Marvin and Mary Lee Kaney are celebrating 60 years of marriage. Marvin and the former Mary Lee Schreiber were wed on March 7, 1954 at First Evangelical United Brethren Church, Forreston. The couple’s children are Luann (Dave) Duitsman, Marilyn (George) Reisner, and Laurie (Kevin) Neir. They have eight grandchildren: Steve (Aleah) Duitsman, Sarah (Mike) Kohn, Amy Duitsman, Austin, Adam and Alex Reisner, and Zachary and Ethan Neir.
Join in for last-minute campaign information and plans for the summer and fall. Anyone interested in local Democratic politics are encouraged to come at 6
p.m. to order dinner and stay for the meeting at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Secretary, Jim Bryant at 815881-1005 or DemJimBryant@ earthlink.net.
Hospice Meetings First Steps and Beyond... for Survivors, a meeting of fellowship and sharing for those who have survived the death of a family member, will be held on Thursday, March 13 at 11:30 a.m. at Sunrise II Family Restaurant, 101 W. Second St. Byron.
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For reservations or more information, call the Serenity Hospice and Home office at 815-732-2499 by 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 13. C.A.F.E. (Coffee and Friends etc.) will meet Friday, March 14 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Serenity Home.
This group is open to all adult bereaved persons in the community. Anyone planning to attend is asked to call the Serenity Hospice and Home office by 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 13. If no one calls, the group will not meet.
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