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Sauk Valley Media • September 25, 2018

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Happy Birthday

25th Anniversary

Mr. & Mrs. Tim Kavanaugh 50th Anniversary

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bresson Don and Wanda Bresson of Ashton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 5, 2018.

Don and Wanda were married Oct. 5, 1968, at St. Mary Church in DeKalb.

They are the parents of Ann, Mike, Josh and Dave. They have eight grandchildren, one stepgrandchild, and two great-grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Kavanaugh of Dixon celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Sept. 18, 2018.

Timothy “Tim” Kavanaugh and Susan “Sue” Schmidt were married Sept. 18, 1993, at Polo Church of the Brethren.

They are the parents of Mackenzie Kavanaugh of Freeport, Riley Kavanaugh of Dixon and Elizabeth (Phil) Locke of Shade Gap, Pennsylvania.

They have two grandchildren.

Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 746 Forest Park Drive, Dixon, IL 61021.

Birthday Happy 80th Birthday

Shirley Cornwell

In celebration of Shirley (Williams) Cornwell’s 80th birthday Oct. 1, 2018, her family would like to honor her with a card shower.

Cards and memories maybe sent to her at 1181 Ben Ali Drive, Apt. 304, Danville, Kentucky, 40422.

Celebrating 80 Celebrating 84

Carol Henderson

Carol Smith

Carol Ann Henderson of Dixon will celebrate her 80th birthday Oct. 17, 2018.

She was born Oct. 17, 1938, in Dixon, and is married to James Barry Henderson.

She has one child (deceased).

Cards may be sent to 511 S. College Ave., Dixon, IL 61021.

Carol Smith of Milledgeville will celebrate her birthday Sept. 29, 2018, with her family at a private gathering.

Cards can be sent to 28921 Millegeville Road, Milledgeville, IL 61051.

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 full-page paid (up to four photos).

The wedding form 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), 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 from 61 to 69 can be published in the free format without the 5-year increment restriction.

Special wording 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.

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 full-page 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 quarter-page 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.

G eneration announcements are, of course, available on a paid (custom) basis in quarter-page (one photo), half-page (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 quarter-page (one photo – two if space allows), half-page, (up to two photos) or full-page (up to four photos) paid announcement in Celebrations on a custom basis.

For more information regarding celebrations, contact Mary Near at 815-284-2222, ext. 5530, or 815625-3600, ext. 5530, email mnear@ saukvalley.com or call the classified department at either number.

Email celebration@saukvalley.com to submit Celebrations announcements or for information.

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Celebrations features weddings, e n g a g e m e n t s, a n n i ve r s a r i e s, and other happy news, such as birthdays, reunions, and four- or five-generation photos.

As a special way to preserve these memorable occasions, q u a r t e r- , h a l f - o r f u l l - p a g e 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 called 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

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Sauk Valley Media • September 25, 2018

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4 Reunions Ashton High School Class of 1973 Ashton High School Class of 1973 will have its 45-year reunion at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 6, 2018, with lunch and a boat ride on the Pride of the Rock at Maxson’s Manor, 1469 state Route 2, Oregon.

Boarding begins at 10:30 a.m. and departs at 11 a.m. (note the change).

Sterling High School Class of 1961

Information is needed on the following class members: Joan Dahm, Kathy Miller Hoffman, Pam Lawson Burson, Jim Shaulis, Art McPheron, Bruce Kirchohffer, and Mark Kime.

Call Mary Therese Way Dickey, aka Mary Way at 815-677-2512 for reservations, more information, and classmate contact numbers.

Sterling High School Class of 1961 will celebrate class members turning 75 this year.

The group will meet at noon Oct. 9, 2018, at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant, 1711 W. Fourth St., Sterling.

Sterling High School Class of 1948

Lee County Country School Lee County Country School will have a reunion Sunday at South Dixon Township Building, 1558 Dutch Road.

A potluck will begin at 12:30 p.m.

Attendees are asked to bring a

All classmates are welcome to join the gathering for lunch and memories.

The class members meet at noon on the second Tuesday of every month at the Wagon Wheel.

dish to pass and their own table service. Drinks will be provided.

For more information, call Janice Harden Maves at 815-677-5826, Marilyn Shippert at 815-440-2970, or Lois Krieger at 815-440-2170.

The Sterling High School Class of 1948 reunion will be at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 4, 2018, at Sterling Red Apple Restaurant, 2511 Locust St., Sterling.

Votes will be taken to decide on a date for the spring reunion.

Call Violet at 815-625-2244 for more information or to make a reservation.

Celebrations Celebrations Editor: Mary Near, ext. 5530 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 email photos and information.

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Birthday

Celebrating 90

Happy Birthday

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Birthday

• September 25, 2018

Wilma Anderson Raymond Wolf Wilma Anderson of Manlius was born Oct. 3, 1928.

She will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 7, 2018, at Manlius Baptist Church, 19501 County Road 1200, Wyanet.

Please, no gifts.

Birthday Lordy, Lordy, Look who’s 40 Happy Birthday Miranda Johnson Cards may be sent to 729 W. 18th St., Rock Falls, IL 61071.

Wilma has three children, Darlene (Don) Roth, Larry (Bonnie) Anderson and Darrell (Nancy) Anderson; 15 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 174, Manlius, IL 61338.

Raymond Wolf of Nachusa will celebrate his 75th birthday Sept. 30, 2018, with a family gathering.

He was born Sept. 30, 1943.

Birthday

Happy Birthday to one of the coolest teenagers around.

Payton Siperly of Milledgeville will celebrate his 13th birthday Oct. 7, 2018.

Cards may be addressed to 112 E. Old Mill St., Milledgeville, IL 61051.

He enjoys spending time with family and friends. He works part time at Heritage Square.

Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 3, Nachusa, IL 61057.

Sauk Valley Media • September 25, 2018

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Retirement

Milby to retire from Twin City Joint Fire Command Twin City Joint Fire Command Deputy Fire Chief Bill Milby will retire Sept. 30, 2018, from the Rock Falls Fire Department.

Deputy Chief Milby has served the citizens of Rock Falls and Sterling for 33 years.

His family and friends are hosting a retirement celebration open house from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 6, 2018, at Cardwell’s Tap in Rock Falls.

Come and share a story or drink a beverage as we celebrate Bill’s retirement from the fire service.

Deputy Fire Chief Bill Milby

Retirement

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