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June 25, 2009
Pana School Board- Vouchers In Hand; But No Cash From State of Illinois
While the Pana School District has received vouchers for nearly $621,000, the actual cash promised by the State of Illinois has not been deposited. The information was disclosed during the Pana School Board's Monday, June 22, meeting.
Dr. David Lett, school superintendent reported the biggest lag in state funding came in the Transportation Fund. The district has received two of the scheduled four state payments. The combined payments comes to more than $156,000.
The district is also waiting for its 22nd and final state aid payment which amounts to over $284,000. Two payments of Special Education reimbursement are also on hold. Those payments total more than $114,000.
Those tardy payments may come after June 30 as the state's new fiscal year begins on July 1. The problem is, same goes for the Pana - and most other school districts - fiscal year. It also ends June 30 and the new one starts July 1. Without the state payments being received by June 30, the school district budget will show a deficit.
Fees-
After being stable for more than three years, the board voted for some increases in textbook rental fees for the new school year. Textbook fees went up $5 at three levels - K-4, $40 from $35; 5-8 grade, $45 from $40; and high school, $50 from $45. The Drivers Education fee went up $10, climbing to $50.
Lunch fees for K-4 and 5-12 jumped modestly. K-4 lunches went from $150 to $1.75, and 5-12 lunches went from $1.75 to $2. Adult lunch, K-4 and 5-12 breakfasts remain the same at $2.50, $1.10 and $1.25, respectively.
The all sports season pass fees were also increased by $5 at each level. Now, an all-sport family pass is $85; single, $45; Student, $25; and senior citizen, $30.
All other activity admission fees remained the same.
Bike Show, Car Show, Saturday in Kitchell Park
The 9th annual Pana Antique/Classic Bike Show and Swap Meet and the 54th annual Pana Open Car Show are scheduled to take place in Kitchell Park on Saturday, June 27. Both events are free and open to the public.
Bike show registration is from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon with judging to take place at 12:30 p.m. Entry fee is $5 while swap meet space rents for $20 inside and $12 outside. Due to construction on the pavilion, the number of inside spaces will be limited.
Call 562-4444 or 562-4240 for more information or e-mail questions to bikes62557@yahoo.com.
Car Show-
The Pana Open Car Sow celebrates its 54th anniversary this year. Registration is from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. The event will be held rain or shine.
Entry fee is $10 per vehicle. The first 100 entries will receive an 8 x 10 plaque. Dash plaques will also be awarded. There is no judging. Awards will be presented at 2:30 p.m.
In conjunction with the car show, the annual Charlie’s Diner Cruise in downtown Pana will take place between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26. It will be held on Fourth St. between Poplar and the alley.
For more information on the car show, call 565-2908 or 562-5179.
June 22, 2009
Work On Chautauqua Begins
THE LONG AWAITED rehabilitation of the Chautauqua Pavilion in Pana Kitchell Park began this morning, Monday, June 22, with the demolition of the stage and dressing rooms.
Pana Community Development Director Jim Deere, back to camera, converses with general contractor Mike Cloyd of Cloyd Builders, New Berlin, while workers break down the back wall.
(Tom Latonis Photo)
Sledge hammers, saws and pry bars are the order of the day in the Pana Kitchell Park Chautauqua Pavilion as demolition began today, Monday, June 22, on the stage and backstage dressing rooms.
Project engineer Charles Pell said today the project should take about 6 months to complete.
While under construction, the building will be available for public use, but Pell says the construction area will be cordoned off with fence and signage.
The project is a combination of a grant from the State of Illinois Department of Transportation, the City of Pana and local donations by the public.
Car Show, Bike Show Highlight Weekend Activities in Pana
In the shadows of the rehabilitation of the Pana Kitchell Park Chautauqua Pavilion, two crowd-pleasing events are planned for Kitchell Park on Saturday, June 27.
The 9th annual Pana Antique/Classic Bike Show and Swap Meet and the 54th annual Pana Open Car Show are scheduled to take place.
The bike show features the selection of the Illinois Classic Bicycle of the Year. All class entries are eligible for this award.
Call 562-4444 or 562-4240 for more information or e-mail questions to bikes62557@yahoo.com.
Car Show-
The Pana Open Car Sow celebrates its 54th anniversary this year. Registration is from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. The event will be held rain of shine.
In conjunction with the car show, the annual Charlie's Diner Cruise in downtown Pana will take place between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26. It will be held on Fourth St. between Poplar and the alley.
For more information on the car show, call 565-2908 or 562-5179.
Decatur Park Singers Appearing In Kitchell Park July 3
The Decatur Park Singers and Young Park Singers will be appearing at Kitchell Park from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m., Friday, July 3. The event is sponsored by Delta Theta Tau Sorority and Pana Lions Club.
In case of rain, it will be held in the high school auditorium.
The Singers are part of the award-winning arts programming of the Decatur Park District, which has twice won the Dottie Mullen Arts and Humanities Award from the National Recreation and Parks Association, a feat achieved by no other park district nationwide. The arts program have also received the Governor's Award for the Arts.
Pana Christian Church Youth Make Mission Trip To Montana
Pana Christian Church sent four adults and four youth to St. Ignatius, Montana. The location of Pinehaven Christian Children’s Ranch. The group left on Friday, June 5, and returned on Sunday, June 14.
Those who went on the trip were, from left, Tyler Seibert, Eldon Hammond, Joe Mollet, Rachel Spurgeon, Abby Cohan, Haley Cohan, Ron Myers and Courtney Cummins.
The group from PCC helped build a retaining wall, worked on bathroom fixtures, worked on chainsaws and weed eaters. The group was able to see some of the most visually beautiful parts of our country including Glacier National Park, the National Bison Range, and Mount Rushmore.
The youngsters worked hard and played even harder, and everyone is looking forward to going next year. All of those on the trip were amazed by the way the children on the ranch acted.
”They were so polite, like 'yes sir,' and 'Please' and 'Thank you.' Those on the ranch set great examples for workers like us,” said Abby Cohan.
You can find out more about Pinehaven at www.pinehaven.net.
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