http://www.rochellenews-leader.com Social News RSS Feed Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:08:03 -0600 http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=74&story_id=4010 Type of business: Fresh and silk floral shop and unique gifts Owner: Naomi Baldwin, owner Sandy Winterton, manager Years in business: 42 years Number of employees: 2 full-time and 5 part-time What do you like about being part of the Rochelle business community? "I Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:14:30 -0600 http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=74&story_id=4009 ROCHELLE - Timothy and Jami Bruns, of Rochelle, announce the birth of the daughter, Jillian Eve Bruns, born Jan. 23, 2010, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, in DeKalb. Jillian weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches in length at birth. Jillian's big sister, Meredith, Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:12:06 -0600 http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=74&story_id=4001 ROCHELLE - Albert and Beverly (Entwistle) Krieger, of Rochelle, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on March 11. The couple was united in marriage on March 11, 1950, in Iowa City, Iowa. The couple has five children, the late James Krieger, JoAnn (James, Jr.) Bingham, Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:34:51 -0600 http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=74&story_id=4000 ROCHELLE - Tom Villa is celebrating his 75th birthday on March 7. The community is invited to join a celebration with cake and coffee at the First Presbyterian Church in the fellowship hall from 10 - 11 a.m., Sunday, March 7. Villa is Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:34:06 -0600 http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=74&story_id=3990 CHEROKEE, IOWA -Dan and Adrienne Kennedy, of Cherokee, Iowa, announce the birth of their daughter, Ireland Anne, born Feb. 17, 2010, at Cherokee Regional Medical Center. Ireland Anne weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces at birth. Paternal grandparents are Al and Ramona Kennedy, of Cherokee. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:15:13 -0600 http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=74&story_id=3989 ROCHELLE - Tom and Shirley Plumb, of Rochelle, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Feb. 27, at a dinner with family and friends held at Alfano's in Rochelle, and hosted by their children. Thomas Plumb, formerly of Lisle, and Shirley Caldwell, formerly Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:14:22 -0600 http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=74&story_id=3988 Area students delivered partial proceeds from the 8th Annual Conor O'Rorke Memorial Basketball Tournament to Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago on Feb. 15. They also delivered assorted toys for the oncology department treasure chest. Pictured above are, Tanner Huels, Faith Stoddard, Brendan O'Rorke, Chase Stoddard Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:12:36 -0600 http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=74&story_id=3980 Tanning and Fitness Owner: Chris Wilkinson, owner Shannon Montelongo, manager Years in business: 2 1/2 years Number of employees: Six employees What do you like about being part of the Rochelle business community? "I, like many other business people in town, see Rochelle as a Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:48:33 -0600 http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=74&story_id=3976 ROCHELLE - What starting out as a promising 2009-10 season suddenly wasn't so merry after Christmas. After winning 11 of its first 14 games, the RTHS girls basketball team dropped seven of its next nine in late December and January. The Lady Hubs could have Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:52 -0600 http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=74&story_id=3975 ROCHELLE - Francis (Joe) Weaver, of Sterling, and Patricia M. Smith, of Rochelle, were married Feb. 27, 1960, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sterling. The nuptial Mass was celebrated by the late Fr. James Larson, of Rochelle. Patricia and Joe are parents of Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:59:36 -0600 http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=74&story_id=3974 ROCHELLE - Jonna Elliott is proud to announce the birth of her daughter, Jaxi Madlyn Elliott, born Feb. 13, 2010, at SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford. Jaxi weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 21.5 inches in length at birth. Grandparents are John and Janine Elliott, Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:58:40 -0600 http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=74&story_id=3973 ROCHELLE - It is with great joy that Steve and Colleen Esterday and big sister Ariana, announce the adoption of Caleb Xavier Esterday. Caleb was born March 1, 2007 and arrived home to the family's arms and hearts on March 9, 2007. His adoption took Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:57:58 -0600 http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=74&story_id=3972 Flagg-Rochelle Park District Director Steve Liezert and Hickory Grove pool manager Marianne Swanson present lifeguards and Rochelle Township High School sophomores Ryan Winterton, left, and Damian Almaraz with certificates of appreciation for recently helping to ensure the safety of a three-year-old who was swimming in Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:55:08 -0600 http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=74&story_id=3971 ROCHELLE - Once again, it is time to honor someone as the 2009 Rochelle Community Leader. Service organizations have joined together for almost 60 years now to honor a person for going above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a volunteer for Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:53:48 -0600 http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=74&story_id=3965 MALTA - Kishwaukee College hosted the Worldwide Youth in Sciences and Engineering (WYSE) Academic Challenge on Feb. 2. Eight area high schools sent teams of students to compete in academic testing in seven categories: biology, chemistry, computer science, English, engineering graphics, mathematics, and physics. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:37:09 -0600