http://www.oglecountylife.com http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=1743 OREGON — Virgil and Sheryl Rocke are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at Oregon United Methodist Church on March 28 from noon to 2:30 p.m. The couple will renew their wedding vows following the 10:30 a.m. service and then move to Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:17:33 -0600 http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=1742 ROCK FALLS — For her 95th birthday, Lucille Black went to the Rock Falls American Legion to play Bingo with family and friends. To her surprise, her 4-month-old great-great-grandson, Austin Wallgren, came to join her for her birthday. Austin is the son of Daniel Wallgren Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:16:49 -0600 http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=1741 POLO — Mildred Brown, of Polo and Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., will celebrate her 90thBirthday on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. She was married to the late Russell Brown. Mildred has two children, two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to P.O. Box Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:15:53 -0600 http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=1740 ORANGE CITY, Iowa — Kalie Elgersma and Luke Vanderzyden, both of Orange City, Iowa, are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents of the couple are Elaine Elgersma, of Orange City, Iowa, and Hank and Susie Vanderzyden, of Byron. The bride-elect is a Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:15:06 -0600 http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=1739 MT. MORRIS — Staci and Nick Bartimus, of Mt. Morris, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Hayden. She was born Jan. 8, 2010 at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Hayden weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 20 inches at birth. Maternal Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:14:19 -0600 http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=1738 DAVIS JUNCTION — Mark and Tracey Robinson of Davis Junction are excited to announce the birth of their son, Mitchell James Robinson. Mitchell was born at 4:57 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2010 at Swedish American Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:13:37 -0600 http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=1737 STILLMAN VALLEY — Jason and Julie Ritter, of Stillman Valley, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Anthony Dominic, on Dec. 14, 2009 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19-1/2 inches in length at birth. Big brother Alex, Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:12:59 -0600 http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=1736 MT. MORRIS — The Relay for Life Team at Disciples United Methodist Church, 102 Maple Ave. Mt. Morris, announces the third fundraising Potato Bar for 2010. Sunday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. is your next opportunity to participate. The cost is $5 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:11:56 -0600 http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=1735 ROCKFORD — The Rockford Writer’s Guild is holding an Ides of March contest. The contest is open to the public. Deadline for submission is March 15. Prose (up to 1,300 words) and poetry (up to 50 lines) will be accepted. Entry fees are $5 per Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:10:47 -0600 http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=1734 BYRON — The Byron Operation Mom group and First Baptist Church of Byron are co-sponsoring an Easter Egg-stravaganza children’s event, free to the community. This fun event will be held at First Baptist Church of Byron (corner of 2nd and Peru in Byron) from Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:24:38 -0600 http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=1724 The Byron FFA Meat Judging Team took First Place in the Meat Evaluation CDE held at Eickmans recently. The team took 7 of the top 10 spots, and swept the top five. Team members included Zack Martin (1st place state qualifier) Amber Seebruck (2nd Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:48:18 -0600 http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=1723 The family of Dick and Cecilia Zimmerman are proud to announce their upcoming 40th wedding anniversary. They exchanged vows in Rockton at the Wagon Wheel Resort on March 3, 1970. Their family cherish the memories, love and support that they have given us over the Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:45:14 -0600 http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=1719 SYCAMORE — Zackary and Amanda Riddle, of Sycamore, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Zane William Riddle, born Feb. 9, 2010 at Delnor Community Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces at birth. Big sister, Zada, 20 months, welcomed him home. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:40:37 -0600 http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=1718 ROCKFORD — Shelly Bueche and Sam Dahlke are proud to announce the birth of their son, Isaac Christopher Dahlke. Isaac was born Jan. 20, 2010 at St. Anthony’s Hospital, in Rockford.  Isaac weighed 8 pounds and  ½-ounce and was 21 inches at birth. Proud grandparents Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:38:45 -0600 http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=1717 STILLMAN VALLEY — Cody and Angie Considine, of Stillman Valley, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Rowan Cody Considine, on Dec. 29, 2009 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at birth. Paternal grandparents Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:34:54 -0600 http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=1716 LEAF RIVER — The Leaf River High School alumni will hold their 36th event on March 6.The event will be held at the River Valley Complex, the former Leaf River High School. The doors will open at 4:30 p.m. A sandwich supper will be served Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:25:40 -0600 http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.oglecountylife.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=73&story_id=1711 BYRON — The Byron Museum is pleased to announce the unveiling of “Byron: Open for Business 1835-1975” on Wednesday, March 10th from 5-7pm. This new permanent exhibit will feature local businesses through the years, starting with the early days through 1975. The history of several Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:14:00 -0600