Monthly Archives: November 2013
Paxton Tree Lighting Will Be On Nov. 29
The annual tree lighting ceremony in downtown Paxton will be on Friday, November 30 at 7:00 pm. The event will include a children’s story hour immediately following the tree lighting at The Vineyard Church. During the tree-lighting ceremony, the crowning of the Paxton Park District’s Christmas prince and princess will be done. There will also be holiday music performed, and winners of an essay contest sponsored by Heartland Health Care of Paxton and a coloring contest sponsored by the Paxton IGA will be announced. The Christmas Award will also be presented. For more information, call Teri Hancock or Rhonda Blackford at 379-4245.
Paxton’s Christmas Parade will be Saturday, November 30
PRIDE in Paxton’s annual Christmas parade will be Saturday, November 30 at 1:30. This years theme is “All-American Christmas” and PRIDE in Paxton is inviting all active and retired members of the Armed Forces to participate. Also invited to participate are businesses, marching units, bands, Christian and civic floats, antique vehicles, new cars, farm machinery, individuals and families. Judges will choose the best entries in the following areas: best of show, theme oriented, and most unusual/unique. To sign up to participate, call Teri Hancock or Rhonda Blackford at 379-4245.
Helping Gifford
We know there are so many people who are wanting to help the residents of Gifford, Illinois but aren’t sure how. Here is a list we have put together for anyone who is interested in helping out our neighbors.
The Paxton Record, 208 N. Market St. in Paxton, is serving as a collection site for donations of toiletries — including toothpaste, soap, hairbrushes, combs, toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, bodywash, laundry soap, fabric softener, diapers and deodorant — along with gift cards, pet food, plywood, nails, screws, and moving/packaging supplies. All of the items received will be brought to Gifford.
Another drop-off site is at Shields Automart on West Ottawa Road next to Interstate 57 in Paxton. Among items needed are bottled water, canned goods, clothing, cleaning supplies and toiletries.
Gordyville is also a great drop off point. Last time I checked, Gifford residents are in need of plastic totes with lids, boxes, flashlights and batteries.
If you want to volunteer, you cannot just drive over and walk into town. You have to be on a list to get into town and you have to be invited by a home owner. This is due to Ameren hanging lines and getting poles up and to keep traffic at a minimum. Best donation is a check to the Gifford State Bank Tornado Relief Fund, POB 400, Gifford, IL 61847.
To Our Veterans
Words can never truly express the gratitude and appreciation that we feel. How can we convey the thankfullness to the men and women throughout our history that have fought and died to protect and promote the freedoms we hold so dear. Saying thank you just doesnt seem to truly express these feelings but we must let these men and women know that we do appreciate the sacrifices they have made and continue to make. We must make every effort to be there for them as they have been there for us. Though these two words do not and cannot fully express the way that we feel I say them to all our Veterans
“THANK YOU”
Thanksgiving Meal Offered by The Paxton Church of Christ on November 28
The Paxton Church of Christ will provide a free home-cooked Thanksgiving Day feast to the public at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28. If you, or someone you know, would like to attend, you are asked to email Liz at pccsecretary@conxxus.com or call her at 379-4443 by Nov. 22.