More Waste of Local Tax Dollars

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009

You have to wonder how long it took the Paxton Park District Board to figure this out? $2,500 in late fees doesn't accumulate overnight. What a brilliant/timely use of the taxpayer's dollars!

Following quote from the Paxton Record, October 28:

"The board approved a new policy allowing Administrative Assistant Beth Tabor to pay reoccuring bills, prior to approval at regular board meetings, so the bills can be paid by their due dates. The park district paid more than $2,500 in late fees waiting to get approval from the board for payment of monthly gas, telephone, Internet, trash pickup, accounting and other bills."

“Green Front”

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009

We asked in an entry a while back if anyone remembered the actual name of "The Green Front." The "Green Front" was called the Towne and Country. Dora Todd was running it when it burned. What year was that?

Good Fortune

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009

The vacant lots downtown we dubbed "The Green Front Memorial Park" are getting new sod. Is one of the lots privately owned? Either the Paxton Foundation or the Historical Society is paying for the sod. Isn't that private lot owner fortunate to have someone else paying to beautify their property? Is the same company who did the landscaping at the Federated Church doing the sod downtown?

A Question?

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009

If the solar powered street lights in the beautified downtown fail to light and there's no one left to see them, (all the businesses are closed and the buildings are empty because everyone moved away to find jobs) does it really matter?

Went With the Wind

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Street-Scape Update

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2009


The last week or so sure has been dreary and rainy. The sun has not parted the cloudy sky for days. Oh, my, guess what happened last night? A number of Pride in Paxton's solar powered street lights failed to light! Surprise!! These solar powered lights were manufactured by SEPCO of Stuart, FL. We're sure solar powered lights work wonders in Florida the "Sunshine State," however, we are in Illinois, land of many dreary days.

In these hard economic times, wouldn't Pride better serve the community by directing their efforts towards economic growth in the downtown? Our beautified downtown is populated by far too many vacant buildings. Beautification is frivolous when the state and local economies are so distressed. Save beautification for times of bounty.

The State of Illinois has unpaid bills piling up. It can't afford to be paying out frivolous grants.


Pontoppidan Norwegian Supper

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Sunday, October 25, 2009

Faithful diners make their annual voyage to rural Elliott Sunday Nov. 1st to The Pontoppidan Norwegian Supper. Many travel great distances to satisfy their cravings for "all you can eat" authentic Norse cuisine. The delicious dishes are skillfully, prepared by The Pont Members.

Excitement Seekers

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2009

Some excitement seekers sky dive. Some scuba dive. Some rock climb or mountain climb. Some bungy jump. Some hang glide. When we feel we need excitement, we go to the Tea Room without reservations. Hey! Don't judge us! We're not whimps. Showing up at the Tea Room without a reservation can be a harrowing experience! If we want to take our lives into our own hands, we'll even eat the creamed soups and sprouts.

$5 Gets What?

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009

What does $5 get you these days? A $5 foot long at Subway. $5.01 gets you a combo at Arby's. $5 might get you a couple cups of coffee depending on where you buy it. Or you can donate $5 to the PBL Athletic Boosters and get your name published as a “$5 Donor” in the football program handed out at each PBL home football game.


Paxton Marathon Does It Again!

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Tuesday, October 06, 2009

It seems in the last few weeks, the "fine up standing operators" of the Paxton Marathon charged their customers 10% sales tax on in store purchases. We were not aware that the City of Paxton had raised its sales tax rate. Isn't it still 6.25%? What will they do with the extra revenue they collected? It seems they have changed their name. They are now the Paxton Discount Smoke Shop. Are the smokes cheap because they are doubling up on sales tax? We noticed the word "Liquor" is coved on their sign. Is that because they don't have a liquor license?

Overheard at Homecoming Game

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Saturday, October 03, 2009

As one of the homecoming float vandals trotted onto the field at Friday night's game, his Father was overheard shouting at him, "You dumb a**!" The vandal was dressed in his street clothes because he was suspended for the game due to his vandalizing antics earlier in the week. Considering the shouting parent's identity, that's "the pot calling the kettle black."

Perhaps the vandals were confused the night of their destructive deed? Maybe they thought this weekend's festivities were Mexican themed when they painted "Senors Rule" on the freshman float.

Homecoming Invitation?!

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Friday, October 02, 2009

How dumb are the members of the PBL Athletic Boosters? An article in the Paxton Record says the Booster Club is inviting PBL Alumni to the Homecoming festivities. Isn't that what Homecoming is for in the first place? Why issue a special invitation? Are PBL Alumni so stupid they have to be invited to Homecoming?

A Question

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2009

Are the fire trucks in the Homecoming Parade for the student participants or is it just an excuse for the firemen to play with their toys?

PBL Homecoming Antics

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Posted by Off The Record | Posted in | Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2009

It was recently learned that the PBL freshman homecoming float had been vandalized. The vandals took it upon themselves to spray paint the float as well as the hay rack it was built upon. In an attempt to make it look like members of the senior class were involved they tried to paint the word "seniors" on the float, but misspelled it.

After some investigation it was discovered that four sophomores were involved. Two of those involved play football, and are being allowed to play in the homecoming game on Friday. Those involved are being punished supposedly, however the decision allowing the students to play was made by the coach. Is he afraid that an already pathetic season would be shot, or does he approve of his players misdeeds?