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50th Anniversary 25th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Larry Prindaville
Larry and Ann (Moews) Prindaville of Dixon are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary today, Dec. 8, 2015. They are the parents of Sara (Frank) Hattrem of Oswego; Laura (Edward) Ford of Dixon; Brent (Katarina) Cameron of Bourne, Texas; and Jill (Jay) Flores of San Diego. Larry and Ann have six grandchildren, Carter and Lily Hattrem, Ella and Harper Ford, and Carson and Makenna Cameron.
Ann recently has retired after 36 years of employment as a registered nurse with Sinnissippi Centers in Dixon. Larry has been employed at Sinnissippi Centers for nearly 44 years, and is the agency’s senior vice president-chief administrative officer. Larry and Ann celebrated their 25th anniversary with a family gathering in Dixon. Greetings may be addressed to 2030 Lowell Park Road, Dixon, IL 61021.
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Mr. & Mrs. Walter Hamrick Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Hamrick Jr. of Dixon celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 3, 2015. Walter Hamrick Jr. and Darlene Jones were married Dec. 3, 1965, in Dixon. They have two daughters, Lila and David Lee of Dixon and Mary
and Jerry Simmons of Kewanee; and three sons, Walter and Deanne Hamrick III of Kewanee, Bradley Hamrick Sr. of Dixon, and Adam and Carrie Hamrick of Michigan. They have several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Celebrations Celebrations Editor: Andrea Mills, ext. 5575 Mary Near, assisting, 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.
80 Great Years Joe Rudolphi was honored with an 80th birthday celebration luncheon from co-workers at McFalls, Berge and Associates. Staff includes (from left) Beth McFalls, Crystal Killan, Patti Berge, Andrew Katzberg, Kyle Wolfley, and
John Berge; seated are Teresa and Joe Rudolphi, guest of honor. Many more happy years, Joe. Cards may be sent to 470 Deer Chase, Dixon, IL 61021.
Edition Dec. 22 Jan. 5 Jan. 19 Feb. 2
Issue Deadline 5 p.m. Dec. 11 noon, Dec. 24 5 p.m. Jan. 8 5 p.m. Jan. 22
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Fashions of the World: Pakistan AP
Models showcase designs by Zaheer Abbas during the last day of the show.
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A model presents a creation by Elan, a designer during the second day of Fashion Pakistan Week Winter Festive 2015 on Nov. 29 in Karachi, Pakistan. More than 20 designers took part in the 3-day event to showcase their latest collections. Karachi is a province capital and is on the Arabian Sea.
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Wardha Saleem created this style for the show.
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Zainab Chottani’s designs were seen Nov. 30.
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50th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Holbrook
Celebrations photos may be picked up anytime after the issue is published. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in Dixon and Sterling.
30th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Jacobs of Sterling will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary Dec. 28, 2015. Lowell Jacobs and Coralee Clapp were married Dec. 28, 1985, in Sterling. They are the parents of Terri Kessler, Shannon Clapp, Jen Schwindenhammer, Brad Jacobs, and Deana Hermes. They have eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 4700 E. Main St., No. 529, Mesa, AZ 85205.
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Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Holbrook of Sterling celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 4, 2015, with Mass and a family dinner. Darrell Holbrook and Nancy Waldschmidt were married Dec. 4, 1965, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling. They are the parents of Traci (Dean) Payne of Sycamore and Scott (Susie Ottens) Holbrook of Orion. They have four grandchildren. Those wishing to send greetings may address cards to 1105 Avenue I, Sterling, IL 61081.
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Celebrating 99
Wyonne Huene Wyonne Huene of Dixon is celebrating her 99th birthday today, Dec. 8, 2015. She was born Dec. 8, 1916. She has three children, 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Cards may be sent to 316 Douglas Ave., Dixon, IL 61021.
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Celebrations features weddings, engagements, anniversaries, and other happy news, such as birthdays, reunions, and four- or 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 Celebrating 98 words for a half page, and up to 340 Ruth Gerdes words for a full page. Those paying for announcements will have the opportuRuth M. Klosterman Woessner Gerdes nity to proof them before publication. Customers will be contacted when the of Dixon will celebrate her 98th birthday Dec. 19, 2015, with a family dinner and announcement is ready to be proofed. At that time, any corrections or addia card shower. She was born Dec. 19, 1917, and was tions can be made as needed at SVM’s Dixon and Sterling offices. married to the late William C. Gerdes. For convenience, proofs will be She has one son, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one great- emailed without calls whenever possible. great-grandchild. Free announcements are available for Cards may be sent to 207 E. Everett St., weddings (couple only), engagements, Apt. A, Dixon, IL 61021.
anniversaries (25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, 60th, 65th and more) and birthdays (80 and older). 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. Photos for free announcements must be current. Celebration forms are available at the Telegraph and Daily Gazette classified departments or by email. Go to saukvalley.com to submit online forms. For more information regarding Celebrations, contact Andrea Mills at 815284-2222, 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.
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Happy Sweet 16, Dusti! You’re Loved by Many, and We’re So Proud of You!
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Donald Dudley of Morrison will celebrate his 80th birthday Dec. 17, 2015. He was born Dec. 17, 1935, in Indiana, and attended Purdue University. He is an Army veteran, and was in ROTC in college. Donald married Betty Lou Wissing in 1957.
They have five children, Deeanne, Dawn, Denise, Derek, and Dana, and eight grandchildren. He celebrated early with all five children attending a Purdue football game on Nov. 7. Cards may be sent to 18112 Folkers Drive, Morrison, IL 61270.
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Look who’s turning 80 Jacqueline Williams Jacqueline “Jackie” Williams was born Dec. 27, 1935, in Grinnell, Iowa. In 1953, she married Ronald “Ron” Williams in New Sharon, Iowa. They have two sons, Mickey (Barb) of Eugene, Oregon, and Wesley (Jeanne) of Homer Glen. They have one granddaughter, Sara (Tim) Bealert of Aurora; two grandsons, Sean (Cami) of Downers Grove and Ryan of Chicago; one stepgrandson, Alex (Kit) Hanson of New Glarus, Wisconsin; and twin stepgranddaughters, Allie Hanson of Denver and Nikki (Tim)
Engelquist of New Westminster, British Columbia. Their great-grandchildren are Emily, 4, Owen, 2, and Faith, 2 months, Bealert. There will be a surprise open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 19, 2015, at Candlelight Inn restaurant in Rock Falls. No gifts. Jackie worked at the Challand Middle School cafeteria and then managed the Rock Falls Middle School cafeteria for 19 years, retiring in 1995. Cards may be sent to 2009 15th Ave., Sterling, IL 61081.
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In this undated photo released Nov. 29 by Britain’s Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte plays with her cuddly toy dog at Anmer Hall in Sandringham, England. The princess was born May 2, and the photo was taken by her mother, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge.
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Jean Wallin celebrated her 90th birthday Dec. 1, 2015. She was born in Michigan and moved to Dixon in 1958. She was married to the late Theodore “Ted” Wallin. A family birthday dinner is planned, as well as a trip to Las Vegas with her children. She is the mother of John (Lynn) Wallin of Plainfield; Mark (Mary)
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