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.
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