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Dalzell Grade School holds graduation DALZELL — Graduation ceremonies were held at Dalzell Grade School on May 16. School Board President Laura Soens-Lunn presented diplomas to the graduates: Jennifer Garncarz, Jeremiah Daniel Johnson and Shana V. Piotrowski. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Johnson and he then welcomed the audience. Piotrowski read the
Noonan-Gleim Cassy Noonan of Spring Valley and Eric Gleim of Mendota are announcing their engagement and approaching marriage. She is the daughter of Rainy Noonan of Oglesby and Gary Noonan of Spring Valley. He is the son of Ed and Jean Gleim of Mendota. The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Hall High School and a 2011 graduate of Mennonite College of Nursing-Illinois State University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She is employed by Mendota Community Hospital, Mendota, as a registered nurse. Her fiancé is a 2003
class poem. The graduating students expressed appreciation to their parents and to the teachers of the class of 2013. The Presidential Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence was presented to Piotrowski. The ceremony concluded with the closing by Garncarz and presentation of the class to the community by superintendent, Bruce A Bauer.
Education briefs Morrow receives academic honor Kate Morrow was named as one of the 70 finalists in the 28th annual Chicago Tribune All-State Academic Team. She was selected on the basis of achievement, leadership, test scores, grades and an essay. The state of Illinois is divided into Morrow seven regions for this competition. A total of 10 winners were chosen to receive monetary scholarships from the Chicago Tribune Foundation.
St. Bede alum receives scholarship URBANA-CHAMPAIGN — Nicole Yaklich was recently selected as this year’s recipient of the Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship sponsored by The Secretariat at University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. To be eligible, a student must be a high school senior with plans to attend college in the fall of 2013. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership and academic achievement along with co-curricular involvement and significant community service. Applicants were required to submit an essay explaining their future goals and career plans. Yaklich, a graduate of Saint Bede Academy and school ambassador, will be attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign this August to major in Human and Family Development at the College of ACES. She will attend a presentation on campus to receive her scholarship award. She is the daughter of Julia and Gary Yaklich of Princeton.
PRINCETON— The 12th annual Corn Boil will begin at 4 p.m. July 28 in Cushing Hall at the First United Methodist Church. The event includes a Live and Silent Auction and prizes. There will be fresh sweet corn, grilled brats and homemade baked goods. There will be a face painter for the kids.
Chicken Dinner ARLINGTON — St. Patrick Parish, Arlington, will hold its annual chicken dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 28 in Bishop Franz Hall. The menu will be fried chicken, German potato salad or French fries, applesauce or lettuce salad, homemade pie or dessert and a beverage. The meal costs $7 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under, and free for preschoolers. Tickets are purchased at the door. Carry-outs are available.
Women at our BEST meeting OGLESBY — Women at our BEST (Building, Encouraging, Strengthening and Teaching) will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Oglesby Union Church. All women are invited to attend this event, titled “Following God’s Roadmap” which includes a guest speaker, music, a special summer feature about staycations and refreshments. This event is free for anyone who would like to attend, and you do not need to have attended ••• Items for the Life & Arts section can be emailed to news@bcrnews.com.
graduate of Mendota High School and a 2009 graduate of Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He is employed by Basil Construction in Mendota. The couple will be married Aug. 31 in the Zion United Methodist Church in Mendota.
Mr. and Mrs. Derek (Trisha) Nelson
Torri-Nelson Trisha Torri and Derek Nelson were united in marriage Nov. 3 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church by the Rev. Robert Spilman. Parents of the couple are Francis and Gerry Torri of DePue, and Barry and Kathy Nelson of Alpha. Stacey Perez was the maid of honor and Lindy Engle was the matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Michelle Bumber, Ahylssa Pinter, Christie Seagren and Michelle Parker. Danica Nelson was the flower girl. Groomsmen were Dustin Nelson, Brock Pinter, Erik Colburn and Wes Parker. Ushers were Joseph Perez, Michael Perez, Justin Anderson and Tad Nelson. Blaize Nelson was the ring bearer.
The bride is a 2003 graduate of St. Bede Academy. She received her bachelor’s degree in law enforcement and justice administration from Western Illinois University and her master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois. She is employed as a mental health therapist at Crosspoint Human Services in Danville. The groom is a 2002 graduate of Alwood High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in construction management from Western Illinois University. He is the safety coordinator for Dupont Pioneer in St. Joseph. The couple honeymooned at Playa del Carmen and will reside in Champaign.
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before. Free babysitting service is available upon request in the church nursery. The group asks for RSVP by calling Mary Black at 815-326-9727 or email women.at.our.best@gmail.com, or by responding via Facebook on the Women at our BEST page.
Prayer breakfast PRINCETON — First Lutheran Prayer Partners is hosting a Prayer Breakfast at 8 a.m. July 27 in the church fellowship hall at 116 N. Pleasant St. All interested in developing their personal prayer lifer are invited. Call 815-875-1685 if you plan to attend.
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Mr. and Mrs. Travis (Jessi) Mitchelar
Dyer-Mitchelar Jessi Rachelle Dyer and Travis Troy Monroe Mitchelar, both of Irvine, Calif., were united in marriage May 18 in Laguna Beach, Calif. The bride is the daughter of Sharon Dyer of Peoria, formerly of Princeton, and the late Stephen Dyer, formerly of Wyanet.
She is the granddaughter of Patricia and Merle Polson of Princeton, and the late Vivian and Robert Dyer of Wyanet. The groom is the son of Dr. Robert and Tonia Meister of Peoria. The couple are planning a fall honeymoon to Hawaii.
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