I would like to thank Heidi, Earthsong and the rest for Creating a facebook page for the website. They are going to be doing all the work for that portion of YourTown2 which is mainly going to be LOTS of photos and hopefully video clips. this will also make it easier for you to get updates right to your own facebook page. If you have any suggestions please let them know via facebook or at nrk@yourtown2.com
Monthly Archives: January 2011
New veterans Page
In addition to This new Page here, we have created what we hope will be a 1 stop resource section for Veterans on our main website Your can click here for that page.
New State Taxes????/
I am sure you have already heard about the New taxes just passed. I find it appalling that at a time when more and more prople are struggling just to put food on the table, and Home Foreclosures are at an all time high, that the States answer to these problems is to RAISE TAXES???? But believe it or not there are some folks who are REALLY HAPPY about this. Yes the folks in Indiana!!!! Especially the Governor. He recently made it very clear his state is ready to welcome all those businesses and people who will be thinking about leaving Illinois due to these new taxes… And those businesses that WERE thinking of coming to Illinois will probably be going elsewhere maybe even Indiana.
City Council Meeting
Tonite the city council had their first meeting of the new year and as always it was right to business. Though there wasn’t to much on the agenda Here are some highlites:Ald. Bruens, and Julie Burgess discussed the ongoing efforts to get a Debit/Credit card machine so the Water dept. can offer this payment option to residents. Cost and Security are the two Major factors. They are also still working on getting the new Water meters.Ald. Wolfe talked about the research being done to get flashing signs at the School crosswalk on Rt. 45 & E. Center. They are looking at several options including using Solar panels and different on/off switches. There will a committee meeting to discuss this further.Ald. Goben and police Chief Bane Pointed out that the City now needs to propose and adopt an Ordinance that establishes “Hiring standards” for Part time Police officers. Read More HERE .Chief Bane also shared the Happy ending involving the 2 young runaways that were found safe in Ohio this week. This was truly a Happy Ending and a relief to so many worried folks.Ald. Garrell got an estimate for a new gas tank and installation to replace the airport Gas pump. ( this is used by several city depts. ) The council approved this. You can read the fuull story HERERandy Swan pointed out the need to have separate storage for the chemicals being storaged at the Maintenance shed. He is going to construct a 20×30 area specifically for the hazardess materials. The money is in the budget and approval was given to begin framing out the structure. These were the main issues covered tonite I hope I got everything If there is anything I missed please let me know and I will update it.
Our top Stories for 2010
There is really no rank to these stories as they are all special in thier own way. These are the stories I feel deserved to mentioned. they are stories of people, businesses, and civic orginizations in the community coming together to help others. Stories of hope and new beginings that truly deserve our attention…..A community effort called Project Bright Star continued its tradition to help others & make Christmas a Happy Time for many area residents this year. Sally Warnick and many others worked together to help get Toys, Clothing, and Holiday meals for 71 families (185 Children) . The Paxton Fire dept, area Businesses, The PBL High school student council, Paxton Service Clubs Good fellows, The fraternal order of Police, Ford County Sheriffs office, Paxton Police dept, Kim Evans and many other individuals came together to make this happen. Now THAT is TOP TEN STORY!!!!! Raed thr Full story HERE
Jumpin Jax, Petitioned the City council to close Market st. to hold a Benefit for Clayton Hale. The event included a Poker run, Car cruise, Monster Truck display and much more. All these folkks got together to help a young child. Another TOP TEN STORY for 2010As is this one; Tin Pan Organized Williamina week to help raise money for Williamina Clayton. T-shirts sales and a percentage of sales thru that week went to help the family.IGA Continued the tradition of cook-outs that help benefit local organizations This year the City Christmas Tree seemed to be more robust and “Happy”. Its a great deal of work to put up our annual tree and is a tradition that we have come to appreciate. Thank you to all those who helped. Driving downtown and around town at nite was indeed a real treat. I was really amazed at all the wonderfully lit houses and yards. There were so many beautiful displays we went out several nights to see them all.Pride in Paxton got some Solar Lighting panels and Those great looking snowflakes for downtown. The downtown area is really looking great this year. This is another example of community spirit. I’ve seen Diane Johnson on numerous occasions out there putting up reefs downtown and on the Pells street bridge, in addition alot of others donate time and money to make this possible.With some help from Randy Swan we were able to put up a new flag at the Servicemens Memorial near Monicals Pizza. We got the Flag Randy did all the work, . In addition Patrick May installed a new electric box for more out door lighting. Both these men volunteered their time to help us Improve the New Memorial sign.. THANK YOU!!!
Charles Schroeder was able to reopen his book store
Past & Future Books & Collectibles at 147 S. Market St., just 30 or so feet from the spot where his business burned. Past & Future Books & Collectibles is open almost every Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 147 S. Market St.
Full story HERE
We have more and would also love to hear from you. If you have a story you think should be shared, send us a line at nrk@yourtown2.com