Sublette launches fundraiser for community building

SUBLETTE Seventy-five years ago, in 1939, the historic Sublette Community Building was created. Over the years, the building has been the focal point of local activities. It has been used for dances, plays, talent shows, wedding receptions, church socials, meetings and reunions. Many years ago, there was even a bowling alley in the lower level. It also was the centerpiece during the Sublette Centennial in 1957.

There are many improvements needed to restore the building to bring it up to todays standards including upgrading the furnace, creating handicap accessibility, installing new bathrooms and a septic system, and remodeling the basement and kitchen. Several years ago, a group of local residents began the restoration process and painted the interior, resurfaced the hardwood floors, and installed new windows and doors.

Hoping to create an awareness of how valuable the building is to the community, the Sublette-365 organization over the past year hosted a series of Dueling Piano fundraisers that were held at the Community Building. Many friends and neighbors have now visited the building and are realizing how important the building truly is.

Recently, the Sublette-365 Organization and Community Building Board of Directors have decided to start a campaign to raise $75,000 to complete the necessary upgrades to the building. Sublette-365 is hoping to kick off the Fund Drive with profits derived from SubletteFest-2014. Local families and businesses are urged to consider making a one-time contribution or a five-year pledge toward the restoration and preservation of the building. Donors pledging $2,500 or more will have their name permanently recognized inside the building and on the Sublette-365 Facebook Page.

OVERALL CONTRIBUTION ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION

$2,500-$4,999 ($500-$1,249 Year Pledge)-Bronze

$5,000-$7,499 ($1,250-$1,499 Year Pledge)-Silver

$7,500-$9,999 ($1,500-$1,999 Year Pledge)-Gold

$10,000+ ($2,000+ Year Pledge)-Platinum

Community minded citizens and friends of Sublette are encouraged to make a donation and/or pledge to the fund. The donations may be dropped off at Farmers State Bank of Sublette or mailed to Farmers State Bank of Sublette, Attn: Community Building Fund, PO Box 20, Sublette, IL 61367. A fund drive marker will be placed in front of the building, so community members can keep track of funding progress.

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Sublette launches fundraiser for community building