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Members of the Pawnee High School Class of
1958 attended the Alumni Reunion July 27. In
attendance were (front, l-r): Sarah (Havenar)
O'Connor, Barbara (King) Wiles, Ruth Ann
(Nichols) Cincebox, Marie (Galloway) Marvin,
Jackie (Schuecking) Bowen, Norma (Alvies)
Clark, Donna (Gregurich) Bandy. Back: Gary
Warrington, Tom Towne, John Tomazic, John
Mellinger, Ron Dickey, Bob Alexander, Tom
Fowler.
1958 attended the Alumni Reunion July 27. In
attendance were (front, l-r): Sarah (Havenar)
O'Connor, Barbara (King) Wiles, Ruth Ann
(Nichols) Cincebox, Marie (Galloway) Marvin,
Jackie (Schuecking) Bowen, Norma (Alvies)
Clark, Donna (Gregurich) Bandy. Back: Gary
Warrington, Tom Towne, John Tomazic, John
Mellinger, Ron Dickey, Bob Alexander, Tom
Fowler.
Village Board meets
By Candy Kramer
It was a short village board meeting Monday evening as three trustees were
missing in action. Trustees Bowen and Woodcock were absent due to illness while
Trustee Phillip Thompson was unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict. (more)
By Candy Kramer
It was a short village board meeting Monday evening as three trustees were
missing in action. Trustees Bowen and Woodcock were absent due to illness while
Trustee Phillip Thompson was unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict. (more)
Habitat for Humanity building new
home for Pawnee family
This is a Call to Action for all families, individuals, churches, clubs, business and
more…Get involved this August and September as Habitat for Humanity of
Sangamon County builds House #74 in Pawnee. (more)
home for Pawnee family
This is a Call to Action for all families, individuals, churches, clubs, business and
more…Get involved this August and September as Habitat for Humanity of
Sangamon County builds House #74 in Pawnee. (more)
Village board meets Aug. 11
By Candy Kramer
It was a long evening for village trustees as Monday's meeting spanned three hours. The last hour
was spent in executive session, requested by Trustee Terry Woodcock, to discuss several personnel
issues. (more)
By Candy Kramer
It was a long evening for village trustees as Monday's meeting spanned three hours. The last hour
was spent in executive session, requested by Trustee Terry Woodcock, to discuss several personnel
issues. (more)
Lions Country Fair set Sept. 13
The Pawnee Lions Club will be celebrating the 27th anniversary of its Country Fair Saturday,
September 13. (more)
The Pawnee Lions Club will be celebrating the 27th anniversary of its Country Fair Saturday,
September 13. (more)
CW4 Elizabeth Sheedy was
promoted to Chief Warrant
Officer 5 Wednesday. She is
the first female in Illinois
Army National Guard History
to reach that rank. Sheedy,
who lives in Pawnee, has
over 30 years of service,
enlisting in 1978. She is
married and has four children
and five grandchildren and is
employed by the Illinois
National Guard, Joint Forces
Headquarters in Springfield.
She was commissioned a
Warrant Officer in 1990 and
has earned the following
United States, Foreign and
State Decorations: Army
Commendation Medal with 1
Oak Leaf Cluster; Army
Achievement Medal; Army
Reserves Components
Achievement Medal with 1
Silver and 1 Oak Leaf Cluster;
National Defense Service
Medal with 1 Bronze Star;
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
with 1 Hourglass; NCO
Professional Development
Ribbon with Numeral 3; Army
Service Ribbon; Illinois
National Guard Long and
Honorable Service Medal with
Silver Cluster and the Illinois
National Guard Attendance
Ribbon with Numeral 12.
promoted to Chief Warrant
Officer 5 Wednesday. She is
the first female in Illinois
Army National Guard History
to reach that rank. Sheedy,
who lives in Pawnee, has
over 30 years of service,
enlisting in 1978. She is
married and has four children
and five grandchildren and is
employed by the Illinois
National Guard, Joint Forces
Headquarters in Springfield.
She was commissioned a
Warrant Officer in 1990 and
has earned the following
United States, Foreign and
State Decorations: Army
Commendation Medal with 1
Oak Leaf Cluster; Army
Achievement Medal; Army
Reserves Components
Achievement Medal with 1
Silver and 1 Oak Leaf Cluster;
National Defense Service
Medal with 1 Bronze Star;
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
with 1 Hourglass; NCO
Professional Development
Ribbon with Numeral 3; Army
Service Ribbon; Illinois
National Guard Long and
Honorable Service Medal with
Silver Cluster and the Illinois
National Guard Attendance
Ribbon with Numeral 12.
Mayor appoints 3 to Zoning Board
The Pawnee Village Board of Trustees met during a special session commencing
at 7:10 p.m. Monday, August 18. Present were Mayor Manning, Clerk Cynthia Kramer,
village attorney Dan Scheuring and Trustees Steve Gudgel, Tom Bowen, Terry
Woodcock, Lindsey Young and Bill Miller. Trustee Phillip Thompson, out of town on
business, participated by phone conference. Immediately following roll call trustees
entered executive session for the purpose to discuss personnel issues on a motion
made by Lindsey Young and second by Steve Gudgel. Trustees spent approximately
30 minutes in executive session before re-entering the regular session at 8:35 p.m.
Upon re-entering regular session trustees took action on the agenda item
referencing Zoning Board appointments. On a motion made by Steve Gudgel and
second by Terry Woodcock trustees unanimously approved Mayor Kenton Manning’s
appointment of Tom Tindell, Tom Durr and Randy Williams to the Pawnee Zoning
Board/Planning Commission. Both Manning and Gudgel noted that a Zoning Board
hearing is scheduled for August 21 and that they would be available to answer any
questions the new appointees may have regarding procedure and the village’s
Zoning Code of Ordinances.
The Pawnee Village Board of Trustees met during a special session commencing
at 7:10 p.m. Monday, August 18. Present were Mayor Manning, Clerk Cynthia Kramer,
village attorney Dan Scheuring and Trustees Steve Gudgel, Tom Bowen, Terry
Woodcock, Lindsey Young and Bill Miller. Trustee Phillip Thompson, out of town on
business, participated by phone conference. Immediately following roll call trustees
entered executive session for the purpose to discuss personnel issues on a motion
made by Lindsey Young and second by Steve Gudgel. Trustees spent approximately
30 minutes in executive session before re-entering the regular session at 8:35 p.m.
Upon re-entering regular session trustees took action on the agenda item
referencing Zoning Board appointments. On a motion made by Steve Gudgel and
second by Terry Woodcock trustees unanimously approved Mayor Kenton Manning’s
appointment of Tom Tindell, Tom Durr and Randy Williams to the Pawnee Zoning
Board/Planning Commission. Both Manning and Gudgel noted that a Zoning Board
hearing is scheduled for August 21 and that they would be available to answer any
questions the new appointees may have regarding procedure and the village’s
Zoning Code of Ordinances.
Cemetery seeks pledges for wrought iron fencing
The Horse Creek Cemetery Association has embarked on a campaign to raise $20,000 for the
installation of a wrought iron fence, two sets of drive-through gates plus one walk-through section.
This comes on the heels of a successful tree clean-up campaign which stirred inquiries and
requests for the possibility of the wrought iron fencing. Needed would be 600 feet of fencing or 70
panels to complete the project. Each panel is estimated to cost $270. Adding in the gates, the cost
was set at $20,000. The Cemetery's proposal is to seek pledges, but none would be collected until
the $20,000 has been reached.
A pledge form is published in today's Post which can be sent to treasurer Kenneth Fry at 1219
Frisina, Pawnee. Cemetery Board members ask that local residents inform out-of-town friends and
relatives of the campaign. The Cemetery Board also thanked those who donated to the tree cleanup,
adding that Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative will remove, free of charge, five more trees on the
west side of the cemetery. In fact, RECC has pledged $50 per tree because of no maintenance being
required for it in the future.
The Horse Creek Cemetery Association has embarked on a campaign to raise $20,000 for the
installation of a wrought iron fence, two sets of drive-through gates plus one walk-through section.
This comes on the heels of a successful tree clean-up campaign which stirred inquiries and
requests for the possibility of the wrought iron fencing. Needed would be 600 feet of fencing or 70
panels to complete the project. Each panel is estimated to cost $270. Adding in the gates, the cost
was set at $20,000. The Cemetery's proposal is to seek pledges, but none would be collected until
the $20,000 has been reached.
A pledge form is published in today's Post which can be sent to treasurer Kenneth Fry at 1219
Frisina, Pawnee. Cemetery Board members ask that local residents inform out-of-town friends and
relatives of the campaign. The Cemetery Board also thanked those who donated to the tree cleanup,
adding that Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative will remove, free of charge, five more trees on the
west side of the cemetery. In fact, RECC has pledged $50 per tree because of no maintenance being
required for it in the future.
'Fill the Boot' in Pawnee Aug. 30
Pawnee firefighters will be taking donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association during the
annual "Fill the Boot" drive. The drive will be held Saturday, August 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at several
locations in the village, with the main drop off at Route 104 and Eighth Street. All money raised will
stay in central Illinois and help the hundreds of local children and adults affected by one of the 43
neuromuscular diseases. Anyone wishing to make a contribution can also send a donation to the
Pawnee Fire Department, c/o "Fill the Boot," P.O. Box 922, Pawnee, IL 62558. Motorists are asked to
use caution and patience at the intersection of Route 104 and Eighth Street during the event.
Pawnee firefighters will be taking donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association during the
annual "Fill the Boot" drive. The drive will be held Saturday, August 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at several
locations in the village, with the main drop off at Route 104 and Eighth Street. All money raised will
stay in central Illinois and help the hundreds of local children and adults affected by one of the 43
neuromuscular diseases. Anyone wishing to make a contribution can also send a donation to the
Pawnee Fire Department, c/o "Fill the Boot," P.O. Box 922, Pawnee, IL 62558. Motorists are asked to
use caution and patience at the intersection of Route 104 and Eighth Street during the event.
Hearing draws large crowd of supporters
By Candy Kramer
A Post Suspension/Pre-Discharge Hearing for village employees Michelle Featherston and Pawnee Police office Darrek Galloway
was held Monday evening in conjunction with the regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting. (more)
By Candy Kramer
A Post Suspension/Pre-Discharge Hearing for village employees Michelle Featherston and Pawnee Police office Darrek Galloway
was held Monday evening in conjunction with the regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting. (more)
Correction regarding Aug. 25 personnel hearing
By Candy Kramer
At the close of the August 25 Personnel Hearing at the Pawnee K of C Hall three motions were made. (more)
By Candy Kramer
At the close of the August 25 Personnel Hearing at the Pawnee K of C Hall three motions were made. (more)
Sports Boosters Tailgate Party Friday, Sept. 12
The Pawnee Sports Boosters will hold their annual Tailgate Party from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Friday, September 12, prior to the home football
game against Virden. The Tailgate Party will be held behind the school. Students in grades K-6 should bring their “Spirit Posters” for
the individual poster contest. One winner will be selected from grades K-3 and one winner from grades 4-6. There will also be prizes
for individuals dressed with the most school spirit. Chili, ribeye sandwiches, hot dogs, chips and soda will be available for purchase.
Temporary tattoos will also be sold by the cheerleaders. Bring the whole family and show your support for the Indians.
The Pawnee Sports Boosters will hold their annual Tailgate Party from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Friday, September 12, prior to the home football
game against Virden. The Tailgate Party will be held behind the school. Students in grades K-6 should bring their “Spirit Posters” for
the individual poster contest. One winner will be selected from grades K-3 and one winner from grades 4-6. There will also be prizes
for individuals dressed with the most school spirit. Chili, ribeye sandwiches, hot dogs, chips and soda will be available for purchase.
Temporary tattoos will also be sold by the cheerleaders. Bring the whole family and show your support for the Indians.
Village board meets Sept. 8
By Candy Kramer
Village trustees had a much shorter meeting than the previous meeting of August 25, but are still apparently dealing with personnel
issues as trustees approved a motion to enter executive session following conclusion of the business portion of Monday night’s
meeting. (more)
By Candy Kramer
Village trustees had a much shorter meeting than the previous meeting of August 25, but are still apparently dealing with personnel
issues as trustees approved a motion to enter executive session following conclusion of the business portion of Monday night’s
meeting. (more)
FFA returns to PHS
For the first time in over 50 years, Pawnee High School is now offering an agricultural education
department and FFA (Future Farmers of America) Chapter. There are four different agricultural
classes being offered at the high school this year: Introduction to Agriculture, Veterinary Technology,
Landscaping and Turf Management and Agribusiness Management. All of these agriculture classes
offer students more of a hands on learning approach to various agriculture related topics such as
plant, animal, good and soil sciences as well as history of the national FFA Organization, agricultural
mechanization, careers in agriculture, and resource conservation. For 2008-2009, the Pawnee FFA
officers are as follows: President Zane Franklin, Vice President Jaymz Gary, Treasure Danielle
Bolsen, Secretary Kassi Vandenberg, Reporter Saman-tha Clauser and Sentinal Donnie Rhoades.
The officers will be attending Leadership Training School at A-C Central High School September 17,
2008. The officer team also includes committee chairmen Hollis Styron and Tre Angeli. They will be
attending the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 23, 2008. The first FFA
meeting was held at the school on September 9. A description and plans that the FFA has for the
2008-2009 school year will be discussed to the almost 30 potential members at the chapter’s “Kick-
Off Cook-Out.” This event will be held September 21, 2008. The chapter will also be selling Hardy
Mums as a fundraiser to send officers to National Convention and to get the program off and running.
Mum sales being September 11 after school until 4 p.m. from the school courtyard. Anyone
interested in purchasing a mum or contributing to the program may contact Ms. Harbison, agriculture
instructor and FFA advisor at 625-2471, ext. 264.
For the first time in over 50 years, Pawnee High School is now offering an agricultural education
department and FFA (Future Farmers of America) Chapter. There are four different agricultural
classes being offered at the high school this year: Introduction to Agriculture, Veterinary Technology,
Landscaping and Turf Management and Agribusiness Management. All of these agriculture classes
offer students more of a hands on learning approach to various agriculture related topics such as
plant, animal, good and soil sciences as well as history of the national FFA Organization, agricultural
mechanization, careers in agriculture, and resource conservation. For 2008-2009, the Pawnee FFA
officers are as follows: President Zane Franklin, Vice President Jaymz Gary, Treasure Danielle
Bolsen, Secretary Kassi Vandenberg, Reporter Saman-tha Clauser and Sentinal Donnie Rhoades.
The officers will be attending Leadership Training School at A-C Central High School September 17,
2008. The officer team also includes committee chairmen Hollis Styron and Tre Angeli. They will be
attending the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 23, 2008. The first FFA
meeting was held at the school on September 9. A description and plans that the FFA has for the
2008-2009 school year will be discussed to the almost 30 potential members at the chapter’s “Kick-
Off Cook-Out.” This event will be held September 21, 2008. The chapter will also be selling Hardy
Mums as a fundraiser to send officers to National Convention and to get the program off and running.
Mum sales being September 11 after school until 4 p.m. from the school courtyard. Anyone
interested in purchasing a mum or contributing to the program may contact Ms. Harbison, agriculture
instructor and FFA advisor at 625-2471, ext. 264.
Lions Club Fair Baby Beauty Contest Winners - Left, first place winner at the Lions Annual
Baby Beauty Contest was Kamryn Russell, daughter of Kelly Clark (pictured) and Scott Russell;
middle photo, second place winner, Izabella, daughter of Josh and Mandi Urbanckas (pictured
with her father, Josh, and sister, Allie); right, third place winner, Hayden Masters, son of Mallory
Masters (pictured) and Eric Fuchs.
Baby Beauty Contest was Kamryn Russell, daughter of Kelly Clark (pictured) and Scott Russell;
middle photo, second place winner, Izabella, daughter of Josh and Mandi Urbanckas (pictured
with her father, Josh, and sister, Allie); right, third place winner, Hayden Masters, son of Mallory
Masters (pictured) and Eric Fuchs.
K of C Tootsie Roll campaign here September 26-27
The Pawnee Knights of Columbus will hold its annual "Tootsie Roll" campaign Friday and Saturday, September 26-27. All proceeds
from this fundraising drive will support mentally and developmentally challenged citizens. Knights of Columbus members will be at
businesses around Pawnee on those two days. Past proceeds have gone to support the Special Olympics, Brother James Court and
Pawnee Schools special needs programs. Please be generous with your donation.
The Pawnee Knights of Columbus will hold its annual "Tootsie Roll" campaign Friday and Saturday, September 26-27. All proceeds
from this fundraising drive will support mentally and developmentally challenged citizens. Knights of Columbus members will be at
businesses around Pawnee on those two days. Past proceeds have gone to support the Special Olympics, Brother James Court and
Pawnee Schools special needs programs. Please be generous with your donation.
LIHEAP registration October 7
Local residents may apply for LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) on Oct. 7 at the Pawnee Village Hall from 9
a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. The worker who takes your application will help you understand the program requirements, type of
assistance available and your rights under the program. When you apply for assistance, you must bring the following with you: proof of
gross income from all household members for the 30-day period prior to application date; a copy of your current heat and electric bills
(if you pay for your home energy directly); proof of Social Security numbers of all household members; if a member of your household
received Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), you must bring their ìMedical Eligibility Card; and if you rent, bring proof of
your rental agreement which states your monthly rent. The agency will determine if you are eligible based on the information provided.
You will be notified of eligibility status within 30 days. If you are eligible, you will be informed of the amount of assistance your can
receive.
Local residents may apply for LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) on Oct. 7 at the Pawnee Village Hall from 9
a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. The worker who takes your application will help you understand the program requirements, type of
assistance available and your rights under the program. When you apply for assistance, you must bring the following with you: proof of
gross income from all household members for the 30-day period prior to application date; a copy of your current heat and electric bills
(if you pay for your home energy directly); proof of Social Security numbers of all household members; if a member of your household
received Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), you must bring their ìMedical Eligibility Card; and if you rent, bring proof of
your rental agreement which states your monthly rent. The agency will determine if you are eligible based on the information provided.
You will be notified of eligibility status within 30 days. If you are eligible, you will be informed of the amount of assistance your can
receive.
