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Daily Gazette, Dec. 20, 2004
The Tampico Area Historical Society encompasses parts of Whiteside County and Bureau County in Illinois. Focus is on Tampico, Hume Twp., Hahnaman/Deer Grove, & Prophetstown in Whiteside County & Yorktown & Thomas in Bureau County.

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Administrator Denise 142 posts Dec 17, 2004 12:57 PM	I was recently interviewed by the Sauk Valley Newspaper, Daily Gazette (Sterling issue) regarding the Tampico Historical Society web site and Family History Library/Research Center! It is scheduled to be in their Dec. 20, 2004 issue. Watch your papers - spread the word. Donna Newman, who interviewed me, seemed impressed with what we are doing and is interested in doing follow-up articles! :>) ---------- Denise, Tampico Area Historical Society
Dan Quinn Guest Dec 23, 2004 5:01 AM	Was interested in reading the new article about TAHS, but,it was so small, can you rescan and enlarge it? Love reading about the happenings of TAHS and interested learning about you and your job there. Fascinating. . . Is your bio included in the article? You must have enjoyed growing up in the area to know and so muc and EVERYONE! I'm lucky I can type on this old clunky keyboard and computer, however they're like me - OLD! Great Job and thanks...........
Administrator Denise 146 posts Dec 23, 2004 7:13 AM	Dear Dan, I have rescanned the article as the original was a bit "fuzzy." However, it is in "pdf" format, which allows you to enlarge or decrease the size. When you open the page, you will see a % box near the top-right of the page and an arrow. Click on the arrow for a drop-down menu and click on 50% (or whatever size you would like it). This should make it more readable. The new scan came through much clearer than the first time. As for a "bio" on me....The article says I came here from Lombard, but I actually moved here from St. Charles, IL in 1998. There is a real irony here. There is a new president of the TAHS, Ann Martin. It is the first change of administration since the founding of TAHS! She is a friend and neighbor and moved to Tampico about the same time I did. We are the "new kids on the block." However, we both share a passion for the Historical Society and have great visions for its future. I think when you live somewhere all of your life, you tend to become complacent sometimes. Ann and I are "new blood" and are determined to revitalize the interest of the organization. Also as stated in the article, Tampico is a "tough" little town, so rich in history. People tend to think of it as ONLY the birthplace of President Reagan, but her (Tampico's) history started long before he was born and continued long after he left. Many of the families (I'll wager to say MOST) have been here for generations. Their ancestors are the backbone of this community and it is my goal to let all who have an interest know about it! Unlike my husband that grew up in a town very similar to Tampico (Keeneyville, IL), I was reared in the suburbs. This small-town living was very foreign to me (but something I always wanted). I never heard of ceptic tanks, well-water or ...the biggy....a "grain elevator" before I moved here. I've lived here almost 7 years now, and still learn something new everyday. I hope I have answered your questions and that you will find the rescanned article easier to read. If not, let me know. I can transcribe it. Hope you'll continue to "drop in" and visit as I continue to post new acquisitions. Thank you for posting. I LOVE hearing from the "viewers." :) ---------- Denise, Tampico Area Historical Society

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