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NEW ENTRIES FOR AUGUST, 2008

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

  • August 14, 21 & 28 (Thursday), 6 p.m. - Mexican Train Dominoes in Tampico Community Building, W. Market St. All invited, $5/play, prizes, snacks. Contact Terry Gaskill
  • August 26 (Tuesday) - TAHS Annual Pot Luck Picnic, 6 p.m. - Bring dish to pass/table setting. Meet in the Community Bldg, W. Market Street, Tampico. (note we meet earlier than usual). Guest Speaker: Harold Wright/Eclipse Lawn Mower Co.. All invited - please join us. Contact: Joan Johnson, 815-438-7581
  • August 30,  31 & Sept. 1, (Saturday, Sunday, Monday) , 11:00 a.m. - Ladies' Tea & Fashion Show @ Sandy Pine Elk Farm  sandypine@thewisp.net   815-438-2463
  • August 30 & 31, (Saturday & Sunday), 2:00 p.m. - Civil War Re-enactment @ Sandy Pine Elk Farm
  • Sept. 1, (Monday) Living History@ Sandy Pine Elk Farm  sandypine@thewisp.net  815-438-2463
  • Sept. 13, (Saturday) 4p.m. - Tampico Ambulance Annual Hog Roast
  • Sept. 23, (Tuesday) 7 p.m. - TAHS Monthly meeting - Guest Speaker: Barb Ballew, Prophetstown Main Street Project. Meet in TAHS building - 119 Main Street, Tampico. Contact: Joan Johnson, 815-438-7581 or garyjoan@thewisp.net

OBITUARIES

ANNIVERSARIES

ENGAGEMENTS/MARRIAGES

 ARTICLES & LOCAL HISTORY

MESSAGE BOARDS - AUGUST

BIOGRAPHIES - Whiteside County 1908

NEW ENTRIES FOR JULY, 2008

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

  • July 3 (Thursday) - 6p.m. Mexican Train Dominoes in Tampico Community Bldg. $5/play - prizes 
  • July 7  (Monday) - Tampico Community Club 12 noon - Pot Luck. Bring dish to pass & own table service. Beverages provided. Program - Rep. from Whiteside Senior Center on benefits available to Senior Citizens. Contact: Joan Johnson 815-438-7581
  • August 4 (Monday) - Tampico Communty Club 12 noon - Contact Joan Johnson 815-438-7581
  • August 7 (Thursday) - Tampico Community Building committee is sponsoring a bus trip to the Lincoln Library/Museum in Springfield on Thursday, August 7, 2008. Cost of the Trip is $65.00 and will include a stop at the Museum of Funeral Homes and Customs, viewing the Lincoln Tomb, Viet Nam and Korean War Memorials, Buffet Lunch, and the Lincoln Library/Museum. Please make your reservations as soon as possible, with Anita Stickel (438-5631) or Joan Johnson (438-7581).
  • August 14, 21 & 28 (Thursday), 6 p.m. - Mexican Train Dominoes in Tampico Community Building, W. Market St. All invited, $5/play, prizes, snacks. Contact Terry Gaskill
  • August 26 (Tuesday) - TAHS Annual Pot Luck Picnic, 6 p.m. - Bring dish to pass/table setting. Meet in the Community Bldg, W. Market Street, Tampico. (note we meet earlier than usual). Guest Speaker: Harold Wright/Eclipse Lawn Mower Co.. All invited - please join us. Contact: Joan Johnson, 815-438-7581
  • Sept. 13, (Saturday) 4p.m. - Tampico Ambulance Annual Hog Roast
  • Sept. 23, (Tuesday) 7 p.m. - TAHS Monthly meeting - Guest Speaker: Barb Ballew, Prophetstown Main Street Project. Meet in TAHS building - 119 Main Street, Tampico. Contact: Joan Johnson, 815-438-7581 or garyjoan@thewisp.net

OBITUARIES

TAMPICO MEMORIAL CEMETERY

  • Added following names: Schindel, Wanda; Corlett, Mildred & Corlett, Gail - Submitted by Maxine Smith

MESSAGE BOARD - July

MARRIAGES

ARTICLES & LOCAL HISTORY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Added link to Morrison's Odell Public Library site. They archive the Morrison Newspapers 1857-2007. You will find the link under LIBRARIES AND HISTORICAL SOCIETIES and also NEWSPAPERS. Hope this is helpful.

NEW ENTRIES FOR JUNE, 2008

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

    April through October - Tampico Area Historical Society (TAHS) Open Sat & Sun, 1-4p.m. Contact: Joan Johnson, 815-438-7581 or garyjoan@thewisp.net or Denise McLoughlin, 815-590-2065 or tahs@thewisp.net   Trace your roots  - TAHS Family History Library/Research Center, by appointment.

    April through October - Ronald Reagan Birthplace is open for tours. Mon - Sat., 10a-4p, Sun. 1p-4p. Contact Joan Johnson, Coordinator, 815-438-7581 or garyjoan@thewisp.net

  • June 19 (Thursday) – 12:30 p. - TALRPC (Tampico Area Long Range Planning Committee) 
  • June 21 (Saturday) , 6:30 p.m. – Mexican Train Dominoes! Tampico Community Building. This is a fund raiser for the Tampico Area Historical Society. $5/play. Prizes/Refreshments. Contact: Joan Johnson 815-438-7581 
  • June 24 (Tuesday) - 7:00 p.m. - Monthly TAHS meeting in Historical Bldg. 119 Main St.
  • June 26 (Thursday) 6:30 p.m. -  Game nite on Thursday, June 26 at Community  building. Finger food, prizes, fun and free for everyone. Hope to see all ages come and have a good time.
  • June 27 (Friday) 5:30 p.m. - Tampico High School Alumni Dinner @ Deer Valley Country Club. Reservations needed by June 13. Mary Anne Batten, 815-438-5895 
  • June 27/28/29 (Fri/Sat/Sun) - Annual Tampico Festive Days/Homecoming.
  • June 27 (Friday) Tampico Festive Days Activites:
    Friday - 5p-12a - Beer Tent Open
    Friday - 5p - Carnival Open
    Friday - 8p-12 midnight - Music by The Funnys
  • June 28 (Saturday): Tampico Festive Days Activites:
    Sat. 8a.m. - 2/4? p.m. - Rummage & Bake Sale @ Tampico Historical Society (Sale ends at 4 or when all of baked goods are sold - whichever comes sooner)
    Sat. - 9-4p - Co-ed Mud Volleyball
    Sat. - 9-11a.m. - Kids Fishing Derby -     Registration starts at 8:30 a.m Fishing Derby – Hennepin Canal Feeder @ 172, 9-11 a.m. –Tampico. Contact Shirley Lester – 815-438-7447 Great Prizes for ALL kids! Click on link for more details.   Age Groups: 1-6; 7-10; and 11-15
    Sat. 10a - Beer Tent Opens
    Sat. 12-5p - Carnival $10 Wristband Day
    Sat. 12n - 6 p.m. - Music and food in Reagan Park  sponsored by Giving Tree. Serving hot dogs, brats, pork chop sandwiches, cookies, iced tea and lemonade. Selling chances on Wii $1 ea- 6 for $5 or $20 wing span. Stop in RR Birthplace for early ticket purchase.
    Sat. 8p.m. - Midnight - Music "Cal Stage"
  • June 29 (Sunday) - Tampico Festive Days Activities:
    Sun. 7a.m. - Noon - Firemen's Pancake Breakfast
    Sun. 11 a.m. - Carnival Open
    Sun. Noon -     Ice Cream Social Sunday  at Com Bldg sponsored by RNA Chapter #516 Youth Group of P-town for Tampico Methodist Church
    Sun. 1p-10p - Beer Tent Open
    Sun. 1 p. -     Parade! Contact Tampico Lions Club to enter:  438-3442 or 438-6582
    Sun. 3:30 - Firemen's Water Fights
    Sun. 6p - 10p.m. - Music "Macho Snails"
  • July 7  (Monday) - Tampico Community Club 12 noon - Pot Luck. Bring dish to pass & own table service. Beverages provided. Program - Rep. from Whiteside Senior Center on benefits available to Senior Citizens. Contact: Joan Johnson 815-438-7581
  • August 7 (Thursday) - Tampico Community Building committee is sponsoring a bus trip to the Lincoln Library/Museum in Springfield on Thursday, August 7, 2008. Cost of the Trip is $65.00 and will include a stop at the Museum of Funeral Homes and Customs, viewing the Lincoln Tomb, Viet Nam and Korean War Memorials, Buffet Lunch, and the Lincoln Library/Museum. Please make your reservations as soon as possible, with Anita Stickel (438-5631) or Joan Johnson (438-7581).

BIOGRAPHIES - Bureau/Marshall/Putnam

BIOGRAPHIES - Whiteside Co. - 1885

OBITUARIES

PICASA PHOTO ALBUMS

ARTICLES & LOCAL HISTORY

MESSAGE BOARDS FOR JUNE

FAMILY HISTORIES

NEW ENTRIES FOR MAY, 2008

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

     
  •  April through October - Ronald Reagan Birthplace & Museum is Open Mon-Sat., 10-4 p.m. & Sun., 1-4p.m.  Contact: Joan Johnson, 815-438-7581 or garyjoan@thewisp.net

    April through October - Tampico Area Historical Society (TAHS) Open Sat & Sun, 1-4p.m. Contact: Joan Johnson, 815-438-7581 or garyjoan@thewisp.net or Denise McLoughlin, 815-590-2065 or tahs@thewisp.net   Trace your roots  - TAHS Family History Library/Research Center, by appointment.

    •  May 12 (Mon) 7p.m. - Tampico Lions Club, Terry Gaskill, 815-535-3665
    • May 13 (Tues) - 11:00 a.m. - Assembly - Gary Matevia at TES
    • May 14 (Wed) - 7 p.m. - THPAC (Tampic Historic Preservation Advisory Committee) in Hist. Musuem Bldg, 119 Main St.
    • May 14 (Wed) - 4th Grade trip to Timberlake Playhouse & Heritage Canyon
    • May 15 (Thurs) - Internet Safety Prsentation 6 p.m. -  at TES
    • May 15 (Thurs) - 12:30 p.m. - TALRPC meets in Tampico Community Building on Market St. All invited
    • May 19 (Mon) Pre-K Graduation, A.M. Class 10:00 a.m.; P.M. Class 6p.m.
    • May 19 (Mon) - 5th Grade DARE Graduation - 8:30 a.m.
    • May 20 (Tues) - TRACK & FIELD DAY (Middle School)
    • May 21 (Wed) - Awards Assembly 8:30 a.m./Talent Show
    • May 23 (Frid) - NO SCHOOL  Teacher Workshop
    • May 26 (Mon) - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
    • May 26 (Monday) - Annual Tampico Memorial Day Cemetery Walk - start at St. Mary's, 10 a.m. Honorees: Peter Burke; Fr.'s Maguire & Weitekamp; Marion Gaskill, Helen Nicely; Cain Family
    • May 26 (Monday) 7 p.m. - Tampico Lions Club, Terry Gaskill, 815-535-3665
    • May 27 (Tues) - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Pick up report cards - dismissed 8:30 a.m.
    • May 27 (Tues) 7 p.m. - TAHS (Tampic Area Historical Society) 119 Main St.
    • June 27 (Friday) 5:30 p.m. - Tampico High School Alumni Dinner @ Deer Grove Country Club. Reservations needed by June 13. Mary Anne Batten, 815-438-5895
    • June 27/28/29 (Fri/Sat/Sun) - Annual Tampico Festive Days/Homecoming

MESSAGE BOARDS - MAY

ANNIVERSARIES

ARTICLES & LOCAL HISTORY

FAMILY HISTORIES & GEN CHARTS

BIOGRAPHIES - BUREAU CO. 1885

MISCELLANEOUS

 

NEW ENTRIES FOR APRIL, 2008

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

  • April through October - Ronald Reagan Birthplace & Museum is Open Mon-Sat., 10-4 p.m. & Sun., 1-4p.m.  Contact: Joan Johnson, 815-438-7581 or garyjoan@thewisp.net
  • April through October - Tampico Area Historical Society (TAHS) Open Sat & Sun, 1-4p.m. Contact: Joan Johnson, 815-438-7581 or garyjoan@thewisp.net or Denise McLoughlin, 815-590-2065 or tahs@thewisp.net   Trace your roots  - TAHS Family History Library/Research Center, by appointment.
  • April 22 (Tuesday) - Annual Tampico Area Historical Society Meeting. Nomination of new officers, 2008/09 dues
  • April 22 (Tuesday) - Prophetstown Historical Society will meet at the Asa Crook House, 7p.m. Guest Speaker: Rod Besse, descendant of Asa Crook.
  • May 1/8/15/22/29 (Thursdays) - Domino Game Night @ Community Building 6p.m. $1 Tacos at Good Times 5 p.m.
  • May 2 (Frid) 7:30-9:30 - Last day for Breakfast Social in Community Building
  • May 2 (Friday) 6p.m. - TES Mini Concert & Cook-Out
  • May 5 (Monday) - Community Club in Tampico Community Building 12 noon
  • May 7 (Wed) - TES Pre-K & Kindergarten Trip to Niabi Zoo
  • May 8 (Thurs) - TES 1st Grade Trip to Wildlife Prairie Park
  • May 12 (Mon) 7p.m. - Tampico Lions Club, Terry Gaskill, 815-535-3665
  • May 13 (Tues) - 11:00 a.m. - Assembly - Gary Matevia at TES
  • May 14 (Wed) - 4th Grade trip to Timberlake Playhouse & Heritage Canyon
  • May 15 (Thurs) - Internet Safety Prsentation 6 p.m. -  at TES
  • May 15 (Thurs) - 12:30 p.m. - TALRPC meets in Tampico Community Building on Market St. All invited
  • May 19 (Mon) Pre-K Graduation, A.M. Class 10:00 a.m.; P.M. Class 6p.m.
  • May 19 (Mon) - 5th Grade DARE Graduation - 8:30 a.m.
  • May 20 (Tues) - TRACK & FIELD DAY (Middle School)
  • May 21 (Wed) - Awards Assembly 8:30 a.m./Talent Show
  • May 23 (Frid) - NO SCHOOL  Teacher Workshop
  • May 26 (Mon) - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
  • May 26 (Monday) - Annual Tampico Memorial Day Cemetery Walk - start at St. Mary's, 10 a.m.
  • May 26 (Monday) 7 p.m. - Tampico Lions Club, Terry Gaskill, 815-535-3665
  • May 27 (Tues) - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Pick up report cards - dismissed 8:30 a.m.
  • June 27 (Friday) 5:30 p.m. - Tampico High School Alumni Dinner @ Deer Grove Country Club. Reservations needed by June 13. Mary Anne Batten, 815-438-5895
  • June 27/28/29 (Fri/Sat/Sun) - Annual Tampico Festive Days/Homecoming

OBITUARIES

 

MESSAGE BOARDS For April

BIOGRAPHIES - BUREAU COUNTY 1885

BIOGRAPHIES - BUREAU/MARSHALL/PUTNAM 1896

BIOGRAPHIES - BUREAU CO. 1906

MEMORIAL CARDS

 

HISTORY - Tampico

NEW ENTRIES FOR MARCH 2008

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 5 begins the 2008 season for the Ronald Reagan Birthplace & Museum and the Tampico Area Historical Society. Birthplace open Mon.-Sat., 10a.m.-4p.m., & Sun. 1-4p.m. Contact Joan Johnson: 815-438-7581. Historical Society open on Sat. & Sun., 1p.m.-4p.m. Contact: Joan Johnson, 815-438-7581, email: garyjoan@thewisp.net;  or Denise McLoughlin, 815-438-2065 or email: tahs@thewisp.net. These organizations are run completely by volunteers. It is recommended that you call in advance if you are traveling any distance.

APRIL 5 (Saturday), 6 p.m.: Murder Mystery Dinner. Held in Tampico Communty Bldg. Tickets - $10. Contact: Shirley Lester: 815-438-7447 or 815-499-4770. Sponsored by RNA Chapter 516

April 7, (Monday) - Community Club meets at Community Bldg. at 12 noon.  Pot Luck.  If you have an idea for a program, please contact Joan Johnson, 815-438-7581

April 12 (Saturday),: Open House & Annual FISH FRY - See the New Tampico Ambulance Station! Door Prizes, 50/50 raffle. Open House 3p.m.-5p.m., fish-fry starts at 4:30, ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Click on link for more details.

April 9 (Wednesday), 7:00 p.m. - THPAC meeting in historical building 119 Main Street.

April 22 (Tuesday), 7:00 p.m. - TAHS annual meeting. 2008 dues need to be paid. Nomination of new officers.

May 3 (Saturday) - 7a.m.-4p.m - Community Garage Sale, Twin cities & surrounding areas
May 4 (Sunday) - 10a.m.-3p.m.  Community Garage Sale, Twin Cities & Surrounding Areas

SWEDES IN IL

MESSAGE BOARD Subjects for March

OBITUARIES

 BIOGRAPHIES: BUREAU COUNTY 1885

BIOGRAPHIES - WHITESIDE COUNTY 1885

BIOGRAPHIES - WHITESIDE COUNTY 1908

 IL SOLDIERS' & SAILORS' HOME AT QUINCY

ARTICLES & LOCAL HISTORY

 

 

NEW ENTRIES FOR FEBRUARY 2008

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

  • Feb. 26. (Tues.): TAHS Monthly meeting. 119 S. Main Street, Tampico. 815-438-2065.

Looking ahead:

RONALD REAGAN BIRTHPLACE will be open weekends in March,  Saturday 10-4p & Sunday 1-4p. The Birthplace is run by volunteers. It is suggested you call in advance to be sure someone will be there for you. Birthplace: 815-438-2130 (has an answering machine); Joan Johnson: 815-438-7581; Shirley Lester: 815-438-7447.

Sunday, March 2, 2008, 8a.m. - "12-ish" - Annual Tampico Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, held in the Tampico Middle School cafeteria. Donations accepted. Will serve until about noon as traffic dictates. Contact: Bill Widolff, 815-438-3305

Tues., March 25, 2008, 7:00 p.m.TAHS meeting in Tampico Community Bldg. on W. Market St. Special guest: Prof. Gene Wright presenting Black Hawk. Reservations suggested. 815-438-7581 or 815-438-2065. Please note we will not be meeting at the museum for this special meeting. Public invited and welcomed! Refreshments. 50/50 drawing! Advance ticket sales: $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Contact Joan Johnson, 815-438-7581, Shirley Lester, 815-438-7447 or Denise McLoughlin, 815-438-2065. Or mail order - Tampico Area Historical Society, P. O. Box 154, Tampico, IL 61283 or to Joan Johnson, 1720 Matznick Rd, Tampico, IL 61283

.Sat., April 5, 2008.  6p.m. - Murder Mystery & Dinner at the Tampico Community Bldg. $10/person. An entertaining evening of fun and food. Proceeds go towards the new roof needed for Historical Society and Library. Reservations required: Shirley: 815-438-7447.

OBITUARIES

 MESSAGE BOARD FOR FEBRUARY