Ashton Gazette - Top Stories http://www.ashtongazette.com Top Stories RSS Feed Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:05:01 -0500 Mandy Dummer becomes independent consultant with Tastefully Simple http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1432 FRANKLIN GROVE - Mandy Dummer of Franklin Grove has become an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple, Inc., a national direct sales company featureing more than 60 delicious, easy-to-prepare foods. As an independent business owner, Dummer offers delicious food samples at home taste-testing parties, along with Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:36:43 -0500 4-H fair royalty http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1430 Jon Voss and Kayla Hussey were crowned the 2010 Lee County 4-H Fair king and queen on Friday, July 23. Voss is a member of the Golden Aces 4-H Club and Hussey is a member of the Grove Go Getters. Both are 2010 graduates of Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:23:38 -0500 Franklin Grove Festival Holds Family Fun for "Old Times Sake" http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1429 FRANKLIN GROVE - In a time when finances are tight, and travel is limited, One does not have to go far to enjoy days of treasure hunting, fun games and activities,;an education and a world of entertainment. This is the promise of all Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:14:09 -0500 It's not too late to sign up for city-wide garage sales Aug. 7 http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1428 ASHTON - The Ashton Business Boosters Association is once again sponsoring the city-wide garage sales on Saturday, Aug. 7. Cost to participate is $8. This includes advertising in local newspapers, listing on the Lincoln Highway website, yard signs and maps. Deadline to be Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:12:50 -0500 Kennay prepares to study in Switzerland http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1425 Grace Kennay, a soon to be senior at AFC High School will travel to Switzerland later this month to embark on a learning experience. She along with about 25 students from across the United States and other countries will participate in a 10-day program to Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:18:05 -0500 Ashton Foods happy to be giving community a needed service http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.ashtongazette.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=1424 ASHTON - The folks at Ashton Foods are pleased with the community response to their recent opening. "Business is increasing and it is evident that the community is glad to have a grocery store back in town," said manager Clint Garland. Garland who is Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:16:37 -0500