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Today while on our way to Dollar General we came to the  intersection of Pells and Union and watched a Dog run across the street just as happy as could be then, we noticed a woman chasing the dog (who is enjoying being chased). Meanwhile the dog decides he wants join all the pretty cars right down the middle of Pells street and fortunately a motorist slows and turns on his flashers to warn others and to prevent the dog from getting hit. The pooch is really enjoying the attention and smiles at everyone.  ( I couldve sworn the pooch waved at us)The woman takes a quik breather and begins the chase again. We turn left and are behind the Van with the flashing lites and now the dog snickers and cuts through the senior apartment complex to really spice up the chase and so we join the chase along with a White car which is now helping/hoping to corral the wayward pooch. The woman is still jogging along trying to catch up as we drive down along the street searching for the hiding pooch  and here he comes from out of a yard grinning and heading straight for Pells Park. An older couple do their best too try to call the dog but the pooch is just having way to much fun. We pull way ahead while the White car paces the dog ( hoping to surround him) and just when he seems to be out of steam ZOOM off he trots with that Canine smile/snicker ( and again with the wave). But little does he know that his owner is now closing in from another direction and the jogging woman has his retreat route blocked. Suddenly surrounded his smirk turns to     ” oh there you are I was looking all over for you” His owner is overjoyed and thanks everyone for helping and we all go our separate ways. Happy that we live in a community where people still stop to help. Meanwhile I am sure the pooch is planning his next outing and I hope it is a safe one. And though it wasn’t my dog I enjoyed the event just as much as the pooch and I thank all of you.

PRIDE in PAXTON is having an  Easter Egg Promotion all week. This is going to be Downtown and will be loads of fun for everyone. Prizes, Candy, Coupons and more. This will be going on all week. Just another one of the many things that PRIDE does for our community throughout the year. Have fun

Operation Bright Star; As many of you may know Mrs Warnick & her family have moved. However, the many volunteers of the Operation Bright Star project plan to keep the program alive. In addition,  according to a recent chat with Kim Evans, Mrs Warnicks wants to stay involved  and actually hopes to visit Paxton this Holiday season to help with the Program. Many of the volunnteers and folks who donate gifts  are hoping to find “Storage Space” so that gifts and other items for the Holiday s can be purchase throughout  the year. This has  lots of advantages. Do you have “Space” or possibly no someone who does??

Please if you have ideas, doantions, time, space, anything let us know you can email Earthsong or Heid at nrk@yourtown2.com

I met a wonderful lady at the Food Pantry, this morning. She was helping with the Rummage sale and the two of us had a lovely conversation. Her name is Nancy,  and we learned that we share an interest in sewing.

During our chat, I learned she is sewing pillowcases for a Sunday school class from one of the churches in town. Once the pillowcases are done, the children will give them to a nursing home in town. I must say, I meant to ask which church & nursing home, but I forgot to.  It is such a treat to know that there are those who will give the gift of time & skill wrought with love even in an age of commercial technology.

It’s been too long since I last visited the PBL Food Pantry and spoken with Millie. She is the backbone of the PBL Food Pantry and she needs all the help we can give her as a community. She has always greeted me with open arms. The first time was when I first moved to Paxton almost 9years ago and needed assistance. The PBL Food Pantry & Millie were there for me, and now I want to be there for them.

During our visit, I learned from Millie that four new families came in last Saturday and the number of those who need assistance continues to increase. I asked Millie what does the Food Pantry need the most. Following is a list of those items:
1. Canned Tuna, Chicken, Ham
2. Ground Beef
3. Ground Pork
4. Hamburger Helper, Chicken Helper, Tuna Helper
5. Rice: Large & small bags – Large & small boxes
6. Peanut Butter

Millie and those who volunteer at the Food Pantry will always need donations. Those donations of food, money, and items for the periodic rummage sale can be brought in on Thursdays & Saturdays 9am-12pm. During the other days of the week you can call 217-379-9128; don’t be afraid to leave a message. Millie or one of the other volunteers will call you back.

A total of 45 votes for the survey of what you think would be good use for the old County Jail building. 4 undecided, 10 for a Bed/Breakfast. 14 votes for a Museum for the county, and with 17 votes the winner is a restuarant. So, when can we start construction. I actually think this idea would work. There is a good deal of people going in and out for various reasons and with the many County employees right next door, it should have a decent chance at sucess. They could create a jailhouse motif with Bars on the windows, waiters/ waitresses as Jail guards a Warden for the cook etc. etc. This actually turned out to be  alot of fun. So now what shall we do for our next survey?????