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School board gives update on stalled building project

AMBOY – “What’s going on with the junior high building project?” That was the question asked by two community members during the Sept. 12 Amboy Board of Education meeting. Both individuals said they wondered if the project was way under budget or over budget.

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Couple weds at Yellowstone Park

AMBOY — Please congratulate Lauren Foster and Garrison Heller on their most recent nuptials.

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Amboy Civic Organization conducts membership drive

AMBOY — The Amboy Civic Organization is currently conducting a Membership Drive for the 2019-2020 year. Everyone interesting in supporting our library is encouraged to join. You will be under no obligation to hold office, host or participate in projects.

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Bonnell to turn 104

MENDOTA – Bernice Bonnell will be celebrating her 104th birthday on Oct. 10.

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Donate a book in honor of a loved one

Join ACO and Pankhurst Memorial Library with our book drive. Patrons, community members, and help from the ACO, you are able to purchase one of these books to be memorialized for a loved one, and donated to the library.

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AHS CLASS OF 1962

The Amboy High School graduating class of 1962 held their class reunion on Sept. 19, at Maria’s Pizza.

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Junior High building project back on track

AMBOY - Amboy School District 272 recently got some good news regarding the junior high construction project. Superintendent Joshua Nichols said the result of a bid opening held on Sept. 18 was that the project is now able to again move forward.

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NEW BUSINESS TO SUBLETTE

Acting Sublette Village President John Stenzel, pictured right, presents a flag to Pastor Brian McWethy of the Grace Fellowship Church.

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Celebrating National 4-H Week Oct. 6-12

LEE COUNTY — 4-H members in Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties will join the 6 million youth across the country in celebrating National 4-H Week, Oct. 6 - 12. The theme is “Inspired to Lead Called to Serve.” 4-H youth development programs provide hands-on learning activities for youth in Illinois and throughout the country. 4-H youth programs focus on leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H members are four times more likely to contribute to their communities, two times more likely to make healthier choices and two times more likely to participate in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs.

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DRESSMAKERS

In 2011, the ladies from St. Patrick’s Parish in Maytown and friends, began making little dresses for Africa.

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Lee County Honor Flight draws winning ticket in quilt raffle

AMBOY — On Thursday, Sept. 26, the Lee County Honor Flight Committee drew the winning raffle ticket for the patriotic quilt at the VFW in Dixon during the Queen of Hearts event.

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Class of 1949 celebrates 70 years

Amboy High School Class of 1949 held it’s 70thclass reunion.

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