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Bureau County Genealogy Society will have its November and December combined program Thursday, Dec. 3, at the society library, 629 S. Main St. in Princeton. The public is welcome.

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St. Stephen's Altar and Rosary Society met Nov. 5 at Parish Hall. Hostesses were Carole Hall, Linda Zurlinden, Louise Elias, Shirley Thomas and Honey Martin.

President Donna Sabol led the prayer. Secretary]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392284 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392284 ATHENE STUDY GROUP

The November meeting of The Athene Study Group was Friday, Nov. 13, at the home of Joyce Riss. The speaker was Luceille Werner, who discussed many little known facts about the life of Abraham Lincoln, including]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392283 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392283
Ladies of the Boat Club enjoyed an afternoon of bridge Nov. 18 with Belle Neufeld, Chloris Carlson and Louise Dunavan as hostesses. Prizes went to Margaret Bybee, first; Gladys Eichelkraut, second; and Louise Dunavan,]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392282 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392282
The Ottawa Sunrise Rotary Club met Nov. 13 at Ottawa Regional Hospital. Kent Terry from the Marseilles Rotary Club and Stephanie Robinson were guests. The club will ring the bell for the Salvation Army at Kroger]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392221 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392221
Livingston County Pheasants Forever will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at Saunemin Tap. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. The group will plan the 2010 banquet, which will be Monday, March 22, at]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392199 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392199
Bette Meyer hosted the Nov. 16 meeting of the Starlighters Unit of La Salle County Home Community Education. A business meeting took place with Nancy Barnes giving the secretary and treasurer reports. http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392193 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392193
St. Anthony of Padua Secular Franciscan Fraternity began the Nov. 15 meeting with ritual opening prayers. Brother Fran McGann spoke about the gospel of the day.

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Zetema Club met Nov. 10 at the home of Dorothy Newman with 15 members and two honorary members. President Helen Thomas called the meeting to order. Becky Carlson was welcomed as a member.

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Construction Mechanic Constructionman Recruit Joseph Leonard Hirkala reported to Great Lakes Training Base May 10. He graduated from basic training July 2. From Great Lakes, Hirkala went to A School in Port Hueneme, Calif., where he trained to]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392189 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392189
Army National Guard Pvt. Joshua L. Shaw has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox, Ky.

During the nine-week training period, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392188 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392188

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Brandon Burke, Lindsey Brockman, both of Peoria.

James Kelly, Streator, and Kathryn Kampschoer, Peoria.

John Biggs, Harmony Hampton, both of Mendota.

Gregory Mueller, Heather Reynolds, both of Ottawa.

Clinton Montgomery, Rebekah St. Hilaire,]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392186 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392186
Daughter, Kara Grace, to Joseph and Nicole Killelea of Ottawa Nov. 9 at Morris Hospital. Kara weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. She was welcomed home by Ashley, 13. Grandparents are CJ and the]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392185 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392185
President Pete Honiotes called the Nov. 17 meeting to order. He had Zach Missel and Kevin Fowler, two Streator Township High School Key Club members, introduce themselves. Members Andy Honiotes, Judy Booze and Don Kuntz will]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392182 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392182
Thirteen members answered roll call for the November meeting of Long Point American Legion Unit 1217. Treasurer Margaret Woltzen reported she received dues for 92 members. A donation and thank you note was received from]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392181 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392181
Ladies of the Elks met Nov. 17 for bridge. Hostesses were Margaret Seeman, Georgia Brown and Marylinn Rice. Hostesses for the next game Tuesday, Dec. 1, will be Jean Peterson, Adele Schott and Marie Keiber. http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392118 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392118
Evangelical United Methodist Women met Nov. 15 at the church. Linda Mindak and Margery Prettyman were hostesses for nine people. This was the Thank Offering Meeting. Lori French read from "Ideals-Thanksgiving" and members read from]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392117 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392117
President Betty McKanna called the meeting of the First United Methodist Women to order. Linda Hays gave the opening prayer. The October minutes and treasurer's report were given and approved.

The group received a]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392086 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392086
Monica Wilkinson arranged the Nov. 10 luncheon for the Chat & Chew Club.

News and activities were discussed. Vickie Smith passed around St. Stephen's 1952 eighth-grade graduation picture. Wilkinson shared her 50th wedding anniversary album]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392085 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392085
Minnie A. Tonielli of Marseilles recently celebrated her 97th birthday. She was born Nov. 18, 1912, in West Brooklyn, Ill.

She married Laddie Tonielli on Sept. 15, 1935. He died in 1992.

Minnie has two children,]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392084 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392084
Streator American Legion Auxiliary Unit 217 met Nov. 10 at the post. Hostesses were Louise Dodge and Miriam Halterman.

President Eunice Arrington led members in the Pledge to the flag. Chaplain Dodge gave the]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392081 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392081
Edna "Louise" (Calkins) Rhodes of Middleton, Wis., will celebrate her 85th birthday. She was born Nov. 23, 1924. She lived in the Ottawa, Streator and Serena areas for 83 years.

Louise married the late Aaron Rhodes, who]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392021 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392021



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Douglas Kramarsic, Lindsay Ganze, both of Oglesby.

Zachary Skinner, Faith Hernandez, both of Mendota.

Chad Caputo, Jillian Maierhofer, both of Seneca.

Travis Bourey, Krystal Stone, both of Oglesby.

David Rhodes, Courtney Thomas, both]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392016 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=392016
The Ottawa branch of AAUW met for dinner at Duffy's Tavern in Utica. Helen Thomas and Judy Illgen were hostesses.

During the business meeting, the group planned for four $1,000 scholarships from the]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=391909 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=391909
St. Columba Altar and Rosary met Nov. 4 in the church hall with 23 ladies. Hostesses were Val Cook and Reg Walsh. Reports were read and approved. President Musser reported that seven altar server]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=391908 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=391908
The Ladies of the Boat Club played bridge Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 11. Winners were Belle Neufeld, Chloris Carlson and Margaret Lavery. These winning ladies are the committee for the next meeting of bridge players Wednesday, Nov. 18,]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=391857 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=391857
The Ottawa Kiwanis Club meets each Wednesday at the Fox High Rise. Meetings are at noon with a lunch on the first and third Wednesdays and at 9:30 a.m. on the second, fourth and fifth Wednesdays.
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At the Nov. 11 Ottawa Noon Rotary meeting, Beth Mangold, executive director of Ottawa Friendship House, described a typical day for the clients in their various programs. About 112 people are served. Twelve live on]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=391855 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=391855

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The November board meeting was at the nursing service office with six board and two staff members. Jackie Johnson, board president, conducted the meeting. Becky Tabor, office manager, reported on the finances for September]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=391827 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=391827
St. Francis Altar and Rosary Society met Nov. 4. President Barb Hanley opened the meeting with a prayer, followed by a candle service for deceased members.

A financial]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=391826 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=391826
Army Pvt. Charlie W. Passero graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

During the nine weeks of training, Passero studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army]]> http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=391825 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=391825