Ashton Gazette - Top Stories http://www.ashtongazette.com Lee County Master Gardeners to host luau fundraiser to benefit programs http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=881 LEE COUNTY —Lee County Master Gardeners are hosting a fundraiser for Lee County Extension to benefit Lee County 4-H, Master Gardeners Program, Master Gardeners Hotline and other programs of Lee County Extension. The event will be held at 4 p.m on Saturday, Sept.13 at Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:33:48 -0500 Annual blood drive to be held Sept. 3 http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=880 ASHTON — During National Preparedness Month this September, the American Red Cross encourages every American to prepare for emergencies and asks eligible individuals to donate blood. National Preparedness Month is designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:30:45 -0500 Fair fun http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=875 Several locals participated in the Illinois State Fair last week. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:39:08 -0500 Tire, oil recycling event planned http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=874 AMBOY — The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department is encouraging local residents to take advantage of the Tire and Oil Recycling Event being held at the Lee County 4-H Center, 1196 Franklin Road, Amboy, on Sept. 5 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Sept. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:36:23 -0500