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Engagement of

65th Anniversary

Kaitlynn Bruns & Dominick Catton

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Lendman 50th Anniversary 40th Anniversary

Kaitlynn Bruns of Princeton and Dominick Catton of Manlius announce their engagement.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Jeffrey Q. Bruns of Tampico and Dennis and Korina Nichols of Princeton; her fiancé is the son of Chris and Lisa Catton of Manlius.

The bride-elect is a graduate of Princeton High School and Illinois Valley Community College. She is employed

by Subway.

Her fiancé is a graduate of Bureau Valley High School. He is serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, stationed in California.

The couple are planning a Sept. 3, 2016 wedding.

Invitations will be sent.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stage of Milledgeville will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary July 3, 2016, with a family vacation in July. They also celebrated with a trip to Nashville, Tennessee.

Bill and Marty were married July 3, 1976, at the United Methodist church in Milledgeville.

They are the parents of Wendy (Ben) Phillips of Milledgeville and Bill (Lori) Stage Jr. of Fulton.

They have six grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lendman of Dixon are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary today, June 21, 2016.

Joseph Lendman and Patricia Saunders were married June 21, 1951, at St. Mary Church in Sterling.

They are the parents of Bernie (Karen) Lendman of Dixon, Chris (Christy) Lendman of Rockford, Shirley (Terry) Poci of Sterling, Julie (Doug) Farster of Dixon, Marcia Lendman of Rockford, Mark Lendman of Dixon, and Dan (Sherry) Lendman of Poplar Grove.

They have nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to the couple at 408 Marclare, Dixon, IL 61021.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Stage

Deadlines for copy to be submitted to Celebrations are as follows: by 5 p.m. June 24 for the July 5 issue; by 5 p.m.

July 8 for the July 19 issue; and by 5 p.m. July 22 for the Aug. 2 issue.

Harvey Waldschmidt

Celebrating 80

Fran Pearson Fran Pearson of Tampico will celebrate her 80th birthday June 24, 2016.

She was born June 24, 1936, in Sterling, and is married to Richard Pearson.

Cards may be sent to 22339 Arch Road, Tampico, IL 61283.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duffy of Mount Morris will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house and lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 2, 2016, at Ogle County Farm Bureau, 421 W. Pines Road, Suite 8, Oregon.

They also celebrated with their family on Castle Rock Lake in Wisconsin.

All friends and relatives are invited to join in the celebration.

Charles R. “Butch” Duffy and Jerre L. Ridenour were married June 15, 1966, in Dixon.

They are the parents of Tim (Rhonda) Duffy and Todd (Alicia) Duffy.

They have four grandchildren.

Celebrations deadlines

Celebrating 95

Harvey Waldschmidt of Sterling will celebrate his 95th birthday with an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. July 10, 2016, in the O’Neil at St. Mary Parish Hall in Sterling.

All friends and relatives are invited to join in the celebration. The omission of gifts has been requested.

He was born July 8, 1921, in Metamora, and was married to the late Dorothy Near.

He has five children, 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and three greatgreat-granddaughters.

Cards may be sent to 1110 Avenue J, Sterling, IL 61081.

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Duffy

To place your announcement in an upcoming Celebrations publication stop by either Sauk Valley Media location or call Dixon – 815-284-2222; Sterling – 815-625-3600.

Use Celebration@saukvalley.com to e-mail photos and information.

Celebrating 80

Joe Bystry Joe Bystry of Coleta will celebrate his 80th birthday June 22, 2016.

He was born June 22, 1936.

Celebrations is a product of Sauk Valley Media, which is included in the Telegraph and Daily Gazette every other Tuesday and at saukvalley.com on the Internet.

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Sodergren & Helfrich

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Henry & Sandrock

Gary and Kathy Sandrock of Rock Falls announce the engagement of their son, Zachariah Sandrock of Rock Falls, to Kelsey Henry, the daughter of Dr. Joseph and Kim Henry, all of Eureka.

The bride-elect is a graduate of Eureka High School and Eureka College, with a degree in music.

Her fiancé is a graduate of Rock Falls High School and is pursuing a degree in history education at Eureka College.

The couple are planning an Aug. 6, 2016 wedding at New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Invitations have been sent.

Mr. and Mrs. Wes Sherman of Dixon announce the engagement of their daughter, Taylor Sodergren of Dixon, to Jeff Helfrich, the son of Beverly Helfrich, both of Dixon, and the late Kenneth Helfrich.

The bride-elect is a graduate of Dixon High School. She is employed by KSB. Her fiancé is a graduate of Dixon High School. He is employed by ComEd. The couple are planning a Nov. 12, 2016 wedding at St. Patrick Church in Dixon.

Invitations will be sent.

Kelsey Henry & Zachariah Sandrock

Taylor Sodergren & Jeff Helfrich PLANNING A NOV. 12, 2016 WEDDING

PLANNING AN AUG. 6, 2016 WEDDING

40th Anniversary

50th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Bob Glaser Mr. & Mrs. Richard Newendyke Bob and Karole (Schofield) Glaser were married June 18, 1966, in Polo.

They are the proud parents of Matthew and Lisa (Jim) Winters.

They have been blessed with three grandchildren, Josh (Loyola

Law School), Jake (Mizzou), and Emma (13).

The Glasers have been Oregon residents for 47 years.

They will be celebrating their anniversary with family.

Newendyke 40th Wedding Anniversary Richard and Lois (Knapp) Newendyke were married June 18, 1976, at Milledgeville Brethren Church.

They are blessed with four children – Michael, Tim (Nikki), Sarah (Billy) Bogart, and Emily; and six grandchildren, Dawson, Kellan, Natalie, Bryce, Trenton, and Isaac.

We Love You! Here’s to many more!

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50th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Terry Gaskill of Tampico will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children, Teresa (Jim) Filicette of Libertyville; Laura (Jon) Carlson of Rockford, Michigan; and David (Jodi) Gaskill of Appleton, Wisconsin, from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Tampico Community Building, 106 W. Market St., Tampico.

All friends and relatives are invited to join the celebration. The omission of gifts is requested.

Lorraine Berge and Terry Gaskill were married July 23, 1966, at the Tampico Methodist church, with the late Rev. Roger Baumeister officiating.

Serving as attendants were the late Gwen Peterson and Sharon Sumner,

sisters of the bride, and Dennis Gaskill and Rick Gaskill, brothers of the groom.

They have nine grandchildren, Gabriele, Morgan, and Nathan Carlson; Jamie, Taylor, and Jordan Filicette; and Alexa, Olivia, and Jake Gaskill.

Terry retired from the Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. in 2000, after 30 years, and he retired in 2014 from Royal Neighbors of America, where he worked as a field representative and independent agent, after 24 years in the insurance business.

Lorraine is a homemaker, and worked at the Dutch Diner for 13 years.

Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to the couple at P.O. Box 443, Tampico, IL 61283-0443.

50th Anniversary

50th Anniversary

Mr. & Mrs. Lee Bardo

Mr. & Mrs. Dale Barlow Mr. and Mrs. Dale Barlow of Amboy will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 26, 2016.

Dale Barlow and Shirley Morris were married June 26, 1966, at Lee Center Congregational Church.

They have owned and operated Dale Barlow Construction for 41 years, and are still operating the business.

Mr. & Mrs. Terry Gaskill

They are the parents of Darrin (Deanna) and the grandparents of their sons, Drake and Dorian; Derrek (Ann) and the grandparents of their children, Brandon, Carley, Brittany, and Carson; and Deanna Jo (Dave) and the grandparents of their girls, Maddie and Abby.

A family celebration is being planned.

Lee and Pat Bardo will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 25, 2016.

Stanley J. Bardo Sr. and Patty K. Baker were married June 25, 1966, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

They are the parents of Stanley “Stash’” J. Bardo Jr. (deceased).

They will be celebrating with a family dinner.

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65th Anniversary

50th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Phil Frey

Phil and Jean Frey of 3527 S. Lowell Park Road, Polo, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary July 2, 2016.

They were married July 2, 1966, at Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church of Polo (now Faith UMC), by the Rev. Len Huff.

Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Hayen

They are the parents of Jeff (Melissa) Frey of Polo, and Jennifer (Lonny) Davison of Pecatonica.

They are blessed with grandchildren, Jared Frey, Seth Bothe, Karlea Frey, and Lindsey and Wyatt Davison.

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hayen of Sterling are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary today, June 21, 2016.

A celebration and card shower was held at Morningside of Sterling to honor the couple.

Best wishes may be sent to Herb and Delores Hayen, Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, No. 226, Sterling, IL 61081.

Herbert Hayen and Delores Exner

were married June 21, 1951, in El Paso, Texas.

They are the parents of five children, Dale (Barb) Hayen of Sterling; Maggie (Nick) Fiorini of Lakewood, Colorado; Karen (Steve Aurand) Fisher of Sterling; Ron (Sarah Gibbons) Hayen of Wayne, Pennsylvania; and Jon (Sandy Webb) Hayen of Bloomington.

They have nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Birthday

Anniversary Happy Anniversary

Terry, If I haven’t told you lately that you are a godly man ... you are.

If I haven’t told you lately that I love you ... I still do.

Remember when I used to say, “Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be.”

Now we’re in our golden years, let’s continue our story faithfully serving Jesus.

This is the day which the Lord

hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Jeanne once told me that the present will soon be “the good old days.” She is right.

In the blink of an eye June 30, 2034, will arrive, and then we’ll celebrate 50 blissful years.

Thank you for keeping the “Honey” in the “Honeymoon!”

Happy Anniversary.

I Love You MORE! Penny

Elaine Haak and Eleanor Koch will celebrate their 90th birthday July 4, 2016.

They were born July 4, 1926.

Elaine was married to the late Melvin Haak for 67 years. They have three children, Melaine Rude of Harbor Springs, Michigan; and Melissa Haak and Martin (Mally) Haak, both of Polo; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Eleanor is married to Elwood Koch. They have four children, Jeff (Kathy) Koch of Chatham; Jennifer Koch of Polo; Joni (Paul) Turner of Muscatine, Iowa; and Jonathan (Barbie) Koch of Dixon; and several grandchildren.

They will both celebrate their birthday from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2016, in the East Jordan Church fellowship hall.

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Share those special memories with Celebrations Celebrations features weddings, engagements, anniversaries, and other happy news, such as birthdays, reunions, and fouror five-generation photos.

As a special way to preserve these memorable occasions, quarter-, halfor full-page announcements can be purchased.

Paid announcements are determined by word count: no more than 125 words for a quarter page, no more than 250 words for a half page, and up to 340 words for a full page. Those paying for announcements will have the opportunity to proof them before publication.

Customers will be contacted when the announcement is ready to be proofed. At that time, any corrections or additions can be made as needed at SVM’s Dixon and Sterling offices. For convenience, proofs will be emailed without calls whenever possible.

Photos may be submitted in color or black and white, and in any size.

Emailed photos should be in JPEG format with a resolution of 200 and a width of at least 5 inches for best quality. All announcements can be printed without photos if desired.

Celebration forms are available at the Telegraph and Daily Gazette classified departments or by email.

Sauk Valley Media is not responsible for errors due to unreadable information. A daytime phone number and email address (if available) are requested to help to ensure accuracy.

Weddings are available in basic (free) form (one photo only of the couple), quarter-page paid (one photo), half-page paid (two photos), and fullpage paid (up to four photos).

T h e w e d d i n g f o rm should be returned preferably within 2 to 4 months after the wedding date.

Engagements are available in basic (free) form (one photo of the couple), two styles of quarter-page paid (one photo only),

half-page paid (two photos), and full-page paid (up to four photos).

Anniversary announcements are available in the basic (free) form (one current photo only of the couple, no older than 5 years), quarter-page paid (one or two photos), half-page paid (two photos), and full-page paid (up to four photos).

Announcements beginning with the 25th anniversary, and then in 5-year increments up to 60 years, can be at no charge.

Other increments will require a paid announcement. Anniversaries of 70 years and more are at no charge in a paid format; the announcement size will be determined by the editor.

After 60th-year anniversaries, SVM will publish free announcements, without special wording, without the 5-year increment restriction.

Birthday announcements for area seniors 80 years of age and older can be at no charge without

special wording. There is a charge for those younger than 80.

The basic (free) form (one current photo of the individual), quarter-page paid (one or two photos), half-page paid (two photos), and full-page paid (up to four photos) are available.

For 100th and older birthdays, SVM will publish free announcements in a paid format; the announcement size will be determined by the editor.

Reunions are for area residents who are gathering, or have gathered, for a family or class reunion.

Reunion items will be edited due to space limitations, and lists of all those attending are not available in the free format.

Photos also are not available for a free announcement, but can be used in any of the paid announcements. If a large group photo is submitted, only one can be used in the quarter-page format, one

photo is recommended in the half-page format, and up to four normally can be used in the fullpage format. Large group photos with long lists of names may require at least a half-page paid announcement.

Note: A group photo for a class reunion only can be submitted at no charge for the Scrapbook page of SV Weekend by email to photos@saukvalley.com or in person.

For publication in Celebrations, class reunions of 70 years and more will be available in the quarterpage format at no charge, with a photo allowed.

Five-generation and four-generation photos with names, relationships, and places of residence of those pictured may be submitted for publication.

Multiple photos from the same submitter will need to be on a paid basis.

Generation announcements are, of course, available on a paid (cus-

tom) basis in quarterpage (one photo), halfpage (two photos), and full-page (up to four photos) form.

Other celebrations include retirements, promotions, awards, honors, baptisms, confirmations, baby’s arrival (able to contain more information than standard birth announcements, along with a photo), and other occasions. Customers may purchase a quarterpage (one photo – two if space allows), half-page, (up to two photos) or fullpage (up to four photos) paid announcement in Celebrations on a custom basis.

For more information regarding Celebrations, contact Andrea Mills at 815-284-2222, ext.

5575, or 815-625-3600, ext. 5575, email amills@ saukvalley.com or call the classified department at either number. Email celebration@saukvalley. com to submit Celebrations announcements or for information.

Reunions Beck Family Reunion The 87th Beck reunion will be at 12:30 p.m. June 26, 2016, at Centennial Park in Coleta.

Those attending are asked to bring a dish or two to pass, their own table service, and a beverage.

Those with new information on their family, should contact Sheila Zinke at roadrunner@essex1.com or 815-6260092.

Military Reunions 630th Military Police Company Veterans The 630th Military Police Company Veterans (1965-1972) reunion will be Oct. 6-9, 2016, in New Orleans. Informa-

tion: Roger Petersen at rogerapetersen@ comcast.net; reunion website mlrsinc. com/630thmp; or 925-209-9500.

Air Defense Artillery – Hawk Missileers The Air Defense Artillery – Hawk Missileers reunion will be May 2017 in Huntsville, Alabama. Information and mailing list: Calvin Bridges, 427 Spruce St., Spartanburg, SC 29303; woodhouse_1@charter.net; or 864-583-2842.

USMC Group C-1-7 Korea The USMC Reunion Group C-1-7 Korea 50-53 reunion will be Oct. 6-9, 2016, in Chicago. Information: Sam Badger at sbadger20@aol.com or mlrsinc.com/c17marines to fill out online questionnaire.

Combat Infantrymen’s Association The Combat Infantrymen’s Association reunion will be Oct. 20-23, 2016, in San Antonio. Information: membership administrator, 825C Merrimon Ave., Suite 354, Asheville, NC 28804 or ciamemberapps@gmail.com, websites cibassoc.com and mlrsinc.com/cia or 828-490-9303.

Early Vietnam Veterans The Early Vietnam Veterans Reunion group reunion will be Oct. 20-23, 2016, in Washington, D.C. Information: Wayne McCaughey, 105 Proclamation Drive, Winchester, VA 22603; wmmccaughey@verizon.net; reunion website mlrsinc.com/evv; or 540-450-8526.

Navigation Cadet Class Members of the navigation cadet class at Ellington Air Force Base 1952-53 reunion will be in May 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Information: Charles Stearns at charles.stearns01@comcast.net.

ASA Okinawa The ASA Okinawa reunion will be Sept. 14-18, 2016, in Buffalo, New York, includes the 111th Sig Svc Co. (49-52); 327th Comm Recon Co. (1952); 8603rd AAU (1952-54); 8603rd DU (1954-56); the 3rd US ASA FS (1957-61); the 104th ASA Det. (1957-61); the 51st ASA SOC (196167); the USASA Field Station Sobe (196777), or Army Field Station Okinawa (197785). Information: Gary Duenow at thedue60@yahoo.com; reunion site mirsinc. com/asaokinawa; or 319-393-2234.

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Birthday

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Birthday

Our twins are turning 1 on June 23 Happy 1st Birthday, Esperanza and Izabella Love, Papa and Grandma

Birthday

Pat Burke of Amboy will celebrate her 70th birthday July 10, 2016.

Pat is married to Bill Burke, and has two sons, Brian (Danielle)

Burke and Brad (Janelle) Burke; one daughter, Julie Kincy; and seven grandchildren.

Cards may be sent to 1486 East Amboy Road, Amboy, IL 61310.

Birthday Happy 85th Birthday

Cune “Mary” Amesquita

Happy 90th Birthday Jim Heaton

Cune “Mary” Amesquita will celebrate her 85th birthday Friday, July 1, 2016.

She was born in Oklahoma to Juana and Faustino Baeza.

She was married to the late Alfonso Amesquita on May 27, 1950, at St. Mary Church. She also had a special friend and companion, the late Myron Kliment.

Her five children are Mike (Consuelo) Amesquita, Len (Doris) Amesquita, Roseanne (John) Bush-

man, Tom and Tino Amesquita; and also special cousins, Mona and Pete Barajas.

Cune had served on many St. Mary and Newman committees.

She has a deep love for her family, and was dedicated to her work. She is a woman of great faith, and has much compassion for others.

Cune has 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Cards may be sent to 1401 Avenue K, Sterling, IL 61081.

Jim Heaton was born July 1, 1926, in Dixon, the son of Leslie and Mirtle (Fisher) Heaton.

Jim and Janice Johnson (now deceased) were married Oct. 9, 1967.

He has one son, James of Dixon.

There will be an open house

from 2 to 5 p.m. July 2, 2016, at the family house, 2118 W. Third St., Dixon.

All friends and family are welcome. Omission of gifts has been requested.

Cards may be sent to 2118 W. Third St., Dixon, IL 61021.

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Birthday

Birthday

Happy 92nd Birthday

Happy 95th Birthday

Arthur Deem Arthur A. Deem will celebrate his 92nd birthday June 30, 2016.

Art has been a lifelong resident of Rock Falls, and continues to be active in his church and other community organizations. He is still singing with the Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus.

He was employed at RB&W for 44 years.

Art served in the U.S. Navy in both World War II and the Korean War.

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Jane Mills Art married Ruth Corl, and they are currently in their 67th year of marriage.

They have two sons, Dave of Machesney Park and Craig of Rock Falls; two grandchildren; and two great-grandsons.

Art’s sister, Virginia Hunter, will be celebrating her 96th birthday June 28, 2016.

Cards may be sent to 710 W. LeFevre, No. 306, Sterling, IL 61081.

Birthday

Jane Mills of Dixon will celebrate her 95th birthday on June 27, 2016.

She was born June 27, 1921, in Dixon, the daughter of George and Bertha (Haas) Slothower.

She retired from Dixon Public Library and as a church organist.

Jane married Arthur Mills (now deceased) on May 24, 1947, at St. Anne Church in Dixon.

She has two daughters, Andrea Mills of Dixon and Barb (Dennis) Mitchell of Pardeeville, Wisconsin.

Jane also has two grandchildren, Laura (fiancé, Branden Bell) Mitchell of Minnesota and Ross Mitchell temporarily of the state of Washington.

Cards may be sent to 610 Armedia St., Dixon, IL 61021.

Birthday Happy “Golden” Birthday, Jason 6-16-2016

Wanda Wiggins of Pine Creek will celebrate her 90th birthday from 1 to 3 p.m. July 2, 2016, at Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

Wanda was born July 1, 1926, and was married 62 years to Tom Wiggins.

She graduated in 1943 from Polo, and then went to Eureka, where she was president of her sorority, and

graduated in 1946.

She was a loved teacher to her fifth-grade students. She also was a writer, Sunday school teacher, and housewife.

She is a proud mother of five, grandmother of 17, and greatgrandmother of 28.

Birthday wishes may be sent to 703 E. Buffalo St., Polo, IL 61064.

Your Loving Family

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Military Reunions OCS

USS Buchanan

Candidates and staff of OCS at Fort Knox, Kentucky, from 1965-1968, will have a reunion Aug. 18-21, 2016, in San Antonio, including a visit to Fort Sam Houston (if permitted). Information: Dan Leifel at dleifel@frontier. com; or reunion website mlrsinc.com/ ocsatfortknox for online questionnaire.

The USS Buchanan (DDG-14) reunion will be Oct. 20-23, 2016, in Washington, D.C., with a visit to U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and the gravesite of the ship’s namesake. Information: Robin Browning, 3576 Calvin Ave., San Jose, CA 95124; stg1navy@ earthlink.net; or 408-348-5761.

USA SigC OCS Association The USA SigC OCS Association reunion will be Oct. 7-10, 2016, in Charleston, South Carolina. Information: Richard Kerns, 4101 Helena Bay Court, Hermitage, TN 37076-3104; rkerns99@bellsouth.net; 615-391-0867 or 727-595-4070. Emails preferred.

USS Bexar The USS Bexar (APA-237) reunion will be Sept. 13-16, 2016, in Reno, Nevada. Information: Steve Malloy, 1542 10th St., Bremerton, WA 98337; ussbexar@comcast.net; reunion website mlrsinc.com/bexar; or 360-3731093.

USS Bradley The USS Bradley (DE-FF-1041) reunion will be September 2017 in New Orleans. Information: Bruce Gottsch, P.O. Box 1256, New City, NY 109564702; bgottsch@verizon.net; ussbrad ley.com; reunion website mlrsinc.com/ bradley; or 845-634-3993.

USS Bryce Canyon The USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36) reunion will be Sept. 8-11, 2016, in Branson, Missouri. Seeking former crew members. Information: Mike Nesbit, 9605 Derald Road, Santee, CA 92071; thenezz@cox.net; reunion website lrsinc.com/brycecanyon; or 619-5625690.

USS Columbus The USS Columbus (CA-74, CG-12, SSN-762) reunion will be Oct. 12-16, 2016, in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Information: Al Hope at hope4391@ frontier.com; reunion website mlrsinc. com/kaskaskia; or 260-341-3615.

USS Wexford County The USS Wexford County (LST-1168) reunion will be Oct. 27-30, 2016, in Charleston, South Carolina. Information: Larry Condra at wexford.county. reunion@aol.com; reunion website mlrsinc.com/wexford; or 314-994-1187.

USS Sample The USS Sample (DE/FF-1048) reunion will be in August 2017 in Las Vegas. Information: reunion website mlrsinc.com/sample or Michael Flournoy at 850-418-2109.

Dealey-Class Destroyers The Dealey-Class Destroyers, USS Courtney (DE-1021), USS Cromwell (DE-1014), USS Dealey (DE-1006), USS Hartley (DE-1029), USS John Willis (DE1027), USS Joseph K. Taussig (DE-1030), USS Lester (DE-1022), and USS Van Voorhis (DE-1028) will have their next reunion Sept. 8-11, 2016, in Newport, Rhode Island.

Information: Marc Arsenault, 98 Oxbow Road, Charlton, MA 01507; marc-a@charter.net; website newport dealeys.org; reunion websites mlrsinc.

com/courtney, mlrsinc.com/deal ey, mlrsinc.com/cromwell, mlrsinc. com/hartley, mlrsinc.com/johnwillis, mlrsinc.com/jktaussig, mlrsinc.com/ lester, mlrsinc.com/vanvoorhis; or 508248-5072.

USS Schofield The USS Schofield (DEG-FFG-3) reunion will be Sept. 22-25, 2016, in Bremerton, Washington. Information: Mark Fletcher, 469 Country Club Road, Greenfield, MA 01301; gunnerfletch@ hotmail.com; reunion website mlrsinc. com/schofield; or 413-773-3211.

USS Halsey Powell The USS Halsey Powell (DD-686) reunion will be in September 2016 in Salt Lake City. Information: James Wyatt, 344 E. 600 South, Logan, UT 84321; halsey.powell@comcast.net; 435-752-2026.

USS Huntington The USS Huntington (CL-107) reunion will be Oct. 13-16, 2016, in Hickory, North Carolina. Information: Gene Volcik, 6311 Walnut Hills Drive, Austin, TX 78723; evolcik@aol.com; reunion website mlrsinc.com/huntington; or 512926-7008.

USS Jonas Ingram The USS Jonas Ingram (DD-938) reunion will be Oct. 2-5, 2016, in Warwick, Rhode Island. Information and database: Pete Ventola, 28 Circle Drive, Rockaway, NJ 07866; prpenn@rcn.com; reunion website mlrsinc.com/jonasin gram; or 973-627-7491.

USS Kenneth D. Bailey The USS Kenneth D. Bailey (DDDDR-713) reunion will be May 4-7, 2017, in Nashville, Tennessee. Information: Ernie Pina, 28 Thomas Leighton Blvd.,

Cumberland, RI 02864-2220; cpopina@ cox.net; reunion website mlrsinc.com/ kdb; or 401-333-1964.

USS Lake Champlain The USS Lake Champlain Association Inc. reunion will be Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2016, in Chicago. Information: James Brown, 5 Denise Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527; goat1964@aol.com; usslca.org; reunion website mlrsinc.com/lake champ; or 732-928-8355.

USS Mississippi The USS Mississippi (EAG-128) reunion will be Oct. 13-16, 2016 in Hickory, North Carolina. Information: Paul Shepley, 2015 MacCumber Lane, Wilmington, NC 28403; eag128reunion@ yahoo.com; reunion website mlrsinc. com/eag128; 910-256-6173.

USS Pawcatuck The USS Pawcatuck (AO-108) reunion will be April 27-30, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Information: Randy Mosley, 505 San Salvador Drive, North Augusta, SC 29841; rmosley@comcast. net; usspawcatuck.org; reunion website mlrsinc.com/pawcatuck; 803279-0692.

USS Pickaway The USS Pickaway (APA-222) reunion will be Sept. 13-16, 2016, in Reno, Nevada. Information: Jim Crawford, 527 Childers Lane, Ringgold, GA 30736; sailor@catt.com; reunion website mlrsinc.com/pickaway.

USS Terrebonne Parish The USS Terrebonne Parish (LST1156) reunion will be Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, 2016, in San Diego. Information: David Bader, 102 St. Andre, Worthington, OH 43085; redab36@wowway. com; or 614-296-8380.

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Retirement

It’s HAPPENING!!!

Keith Gabany, fireman-paramedic, will be RETIRING!

REAL HEROES DON’T WEAR CAPES! THEY WEAR HELMETS!

Keith has served the city of Dixon and surrounding communities as a fireman for 37 years and as a paramedic for 30-plus years.

Keith has delivered five babies, saved many lives, and supported and cared for people and their families during the most terrifying and scary times in their lives.

Firemen-paramedics work 24 hours a day, every day! They are always available whenever the need arises!

We invite you all to an open house in honor of Keith!

Where: The Dixon City Fire Department Date: Friday, July 1, 2016 Time: 4 to 6 p.m.

Come join us for some food, fun, and fellowship!

Please come and help us honor a very HUMBLE MAN! and a REAL HERO of our community!

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(815)626-7546 FULL LINE OF CATERING: •Weddings•Rehearsal Dinners•Showers•Any Special Occasion •Hors D’oeuvre Party •On Site Cooking•Wait Staff Available

Sheer elegance in a historic setting. Seats 200 with a capacity for 250. Catering kitchen, full bar & room for DJ or small band.

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3200 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL (815)625-3600 ext. 5701 • Wedding Invitations •Reply Cards • Programs • Bridal Shower Invites • Baby Shower Invites

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12 • Tuesday, June 21, 2016

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A Cook’s Corner THANK YOU!!!

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I would like to take this opportunity to Thank all of you that have Shopped and Supported me at A Cooks Corner for the last 9 years. We have an amazing community as well as surrounding towns that also supported my store.

I have decided to close my business because I am wanting more time for myself, family, friends and new adventures.

I am happy to say I have been blessed with the joy of running my own business, but the real joy came from customers who not only became friends but family as well. Living my dream and the success I had is due to all of you!! To all my Brides that registered a bridal table with me, Thank You! I will miss those of you who would pop in just to say Hi and chat.

I enjoyed each and every conversation I had with you. Many of you have made such a huge impact on my life and for that I am grateful.

I also wish to thank Charlie, our families, friends, and especially Leanna Slater, Kelly Mohr, Lisa Hartz, Anna Harrison and Emily James for always helping with my special events. They would not have been as successful or as fun without all of your help!

All good things must come to an end but I am happy I am writing my ending to this chapter of my life. Please don’t be sad it’s coming to an end, be Happy it Happened!

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Visit www.halo.com/careers to learn more about exciting career opportunities!

Now let’s all do more things that make us HAPPY! Debra Lawrence

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Congratulations

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Sherry Law 30 Years

Thank you for everything you do!

- Your Ken Nelson Team

Happy Anniversary & Thank You to the following employees for their hardwork and dedication

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