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?????
It’s That Time Of The Year!!
The Paxton Church of Christ at 400 W. Ottawa is having their clothing/miscellaneous drive April 8 and 9 starting at 9:00 am each day at the church. This is a wonderful program for the people of our community and all items are free. If you would like to help with donations, you can drop off items at the church or call 841-0068 for pick up. And if you would like to help with time, I know it would be much appreciated!
Wow Wednesday already
Cant believe it’s Wednesday already and hard to beleive it is going to get COLD, so put another log on the fire, and hopefully this is the last of the artic weather.
We did some behind the scenes changes to make the weblog more full featured and more choices for backgrounds and layouts, Also we now can have mutiple blogs once the fine tuning is complete. We didn’t have that before. In addititon we are going with a premium calender subscription starting April 14th. Same calender just more features. We also added more info to the website and we try to add little bits each day. remember, if youwant your Business or Organization listed its absolutely free and you can get webspace as well. Just contact us at nrk@yourtown2.com
Survey voting is heating up and starting to get popular. The totals so far 12 votes for a Restuarant, 11 votes for a County Museum, 8 votes for a Bed/breakfast and 4 undecided. Have you voted? What do think would be a good use for the old County Jail? You can find the survey on our main page HERE
Saturday is the IGA Cook out and this week is Pork sandwiches with the proceeds going to the Relay for life. IGA contributes $10,000 per year to local Organizations that take part in these cook outs.IGA Homepage Here
April 4th, This is the Meeting for the TIF district. The community is welcome and encouraged to attend. This is when you can ask your questions about how this will affect taxes and how this will benefit the community. Alot of folks have worked real hard to make this a reality.
The Legion Riders you can contact Mr Bill Goben at 217-379-3449 They also have a group Page is HERE
We are motorcycle enthusiasts as well as strong supports for our Troops and Vets. You can find us participating in parades, charity events, supporting our community, and much more.
Theres still time to register to vote if you have not already. The grace period runs until March 29th. You can go to the Ford County clerks office. You should be prepared to vote at that time. For more info call 379-9400
A Beautiful Day!
Yard…..here I come!!! You are going to get pulled, raked, and pretty much smacked around…..and yes you will like it!!
Humpday Reminders
This weekend may prove to be a little wet but theres still some great things to check out, Tommorrow is St. Patty’s Day and I am sure you can find some Green Beer somewhere. So whether your Irish or not Have fun and Be Safe
As usual IGA cookout is Saturday and this week proceeds go to support The Legion Riders. You check out the IGA website Here for the many specials they have. If you would like to support The Legion Riders you could contact Mr Bill Goben at 217-379-3449 They also have a group Page is HERE
HOMETOWN Home Business and Craft Show Saturday 9:00a -3:00p at the Civic Center. The event is sponsored by P.R.I.D.E in Paxton You can visit thier website here Tin Pan Concert. At 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening The Pitiful Pickers will perform at The Tin Pan. Great Irish Music, Food, and a wonderful time. Be sure to check it out. Also You can visit the Tin Pan website here for Specials and other info
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Spring Cleaning, Though Spring isn’t official until Mon. the 21st. Lots of Folks have already begun. If you need your lawn mower tuned or fixed Paxton Harware and Rentals is still having a special for that, and plenty of spring cleaning tools are ready when needed.Visit the website here or give them a call at 217-379-3611
Do you have an event???? Send us an email and you can also put it on the community Calender.. 
New Calender
seems that alot of folks (myself included) are having a hard time gettin the calender page to load so I got us a New one. will update the link later tonite or tomorrow AM you can Access the New Calender Here