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The Elkhart Echo

May 2018 www.elkhartillinois.us Vol. 33 Issue 5

VILLAGE BOARD NEWS

Mayor Lyle Fout called the meeting to order on May 7, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. in the Elkhart Village Hall. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was taken. Answering present: Dave Barker, Matt Fights, Peggy Lee, Nancy Moore, Travis Moore, and Ernie Shaw. Attorney Don Behle, Clerk Ann Curry and Treasurer Theresa Moore were also present. Visitor present was Stan Anderson with AHW. Motion by Nancy Moore, second by Travis Moore to approve minutes of the April 2, 2018 meeting. Roll call vote. All yeas. No nay. Motion carried. Motion by Nancy Moore second by Dave Barker to authorize expenditures. Roll call vote. All yeas. No nay. Motion carried. Motion by Dave Barker second by Travis Moore to approve employee reimbursements. Roll call vote. All yeas. No nay. Motion carried. Motion by Nancy Moore, second by Travis Moore to approve the Treasurer’s report. Roll call vote. All yeas. No nay. Motion carried.

RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC None

PRESIDENTS REPORT Lyle will be attending the Mosquito Seminar and testing.

POLICE The police car has been repaired and is running good. Complaints have been received about people running Stop signs on Bogardus St., speeding on Gillette St. and Chapel Rd.

ATTORNEY Don received a FOIA request for the salaries of the police officers. Don also received a request from the State of Illinois for an audit of our Motor Fuel Tax administration. For the next meeting Don will have the Prevailing Wage Ordinance. Don has been in contact with IMRF to see if there is anything else we need to do to help Mike Patridge with his case. We have done an affidavit explaining the situation and they said that would suffice.

LIQUOR We have received the bond proof for the Blue Moon.

TIF REPORT FDIC wants the Village to put in a bid to buy our bonds. Don will ask them the outstanding principals on each bond so we will know where we stand. FDIC thinks we need to set up an account just for TIF money that is owed to them. We already have accounts set up for both bonds.

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SOLID WASTE Matt called about getting a third recycling bin and it was supposed to be delivered by the end of today and it hasn’t been delivered. Matt will call them again.

LOCAL EVENTS LIAISON/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Peggy will check with CIEDC in Lincoln about having Meals-on-Wheels delivered in Elkhart again. There was a Village Wide Conversation Meeting held. The topics discussed were: 1) Need for a preschool and day care 2) Growing downtown businesses 3) Visitor Center

WATER/SEWER DEPARTMENT Matt reported that EJ Water wants us to sign a contract by the middle of May for the Water program. This would be a 40 year contract. There was a discussion about our other options. Motion by Nancy Moore, second by Travis Moore to not sign the contract with EJ Water program at this time. Roll call vote. All yeas. No nay. Motion carried. Tracy has been reading the water meters by himself and is doing a good job.

STREETS/ALLEYS Lyle hasn’t heard anything from Brett on redoing Latham St. Goodman’s delivered more gravel.

BUILDINGS/VILLAGE PROPERTIES/EQUIPMENT No report.

VILLAGE PARK The basketball hoop is finally up. Thank you to Mr. Lee and Mr. Lyons from Viper Mine for their help.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY Ordinance violators will be getting letters.

FINANCE Dave presented the Letter of Engagement from the auditor. The cost will be $9,700.00. Motion by Dave Barker, second by Nancy Moore to approve the letter of Engagement with Phillips, Salmi & Associates for the 2018 audit. Roll call vote. All yeas. No nay. Motion carried. Dave went over the Budget for next year. Dave is still working on the purchase of a new computer for the police car. He will have the numbers at the next meeting.

OLD BUSINESS None

NEW BUSINESS We received 3 bids for the new mower. Richardson Repair Service $9,699.00; Four C L Investments $17,100.00; and AHW $16,299.00. AHW also has a lease option. Since there was a big difference in the bids, it was tabled until next meeting. Lyle will contact the bidders to get additional information. The dumpsters will be here possibly June 22-24, 2018

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RESOLUTIONS None ORDINANCE Motion by Dave Barker, second by Nancy Moore to pass Ordinance 2018-03, Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2018 Ending April 30, 2019. Roll call vote. Those voting yea: Dave Barker, Matt Fights, Peggy Lee, Nancy Moore, Travis Moore, and Ernie Shaw. Those voting nay: none. Those absent: None. Ordinance passed. EXECUTIVE SESSION None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Dave Barker, second by Travis Moore to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Voice vote. All yeas. No nay. Motion carried.

Submitted By Ann M. Curry Village Clerk

NEWSLETTER INFO All material for the June 2018 newsletter should be turned in before

5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 Please email your article in Word or as a PDF to jcjkkutz@frontier.com

If there is any event that needs added to the calendar, Please call (899-5306) or e-mail the information.

Memorial Day Service Elkhart Cemetery

Sunday, May 27, 2018 2:00 p.m.

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Village Thank You

Thank you to Mr. Lee and Mr. Lyons from Viper Mine for the help with the basketball hoop at the Village Park. Village of Elkhart **************************************************************************************

NAG Thank You

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Annual Plant Sale a huge success! We had a great turnout. Congratulations to Julie Delaney, winner of the hanging basket. Make sure to check out the newly planted pots on Main Street. NAG’s next meeting will be Wednesday May 30th at 5:00 p.m. at the Elkhart Township Building. All are welcome. ********************************************************************************************************

Attention: Volunteers Needed!!!

The Elkhart Fire Department is in need of more volunteers. Currently we have 10 volunteers on our roster but due to some going back to college and others moving out of the district, there is a need to seek new potential volunteers. There are no prerequisites to joining other than to be in good medical health and at least 16 years old. If you are interested in joining and serving your community, please call Chief Akers @ 217-947-2931 or email @ lf154@fdmail.sfm.illinois.gov.

Thank you, Elkhart Fire Dept. *************************************************************************************************************************

Senior Citizen Community Luncheon

Wednesday, May 23, 2018 12:00 noon

ECC Fellowship and Community Center

206 S. Gillett, Elkhart, IL (former grade school)

Anyone from the Elkhart community 50 years of age and over is invited to come and have a noon meal, visit and

play some brain teaser games. The meal is free and no reservations are necessary. The menu this month is ham,

cheesy potatoes, green beans, lettuce salad, dessert and drink. This is hosted by the ECC Senior Ministry Team

headed by Ann Anderson. Hope you can come!

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Elkhart Historical Society

Late Breaking News…... The Elkhart Historical Society is pleased to bring author D.L. Dennis to the Elkhart Public Library, Wednesday May 30 at 7:00 pm, to present his book, “The Witwer Files”. The story takes place in a small Midwestern village in the early 1900’s that was terrorized by uncontrolled violence. Murders and suicides remained unsolved and unstopped as the responsible law enforcement either turned in their badges or disappeared. Come hear first-hand how the author’s grandfather arrived in the village and what circumstances occurred that changed the course of town’s future in this fascinating story inspired by actual events. Autographed copies of Dennis’s book, “The Witwer Files”, will be available along with his other books. Motivational speaking, and artwork round out the additional talents of this fascinating man, please call to reserve a seat at this fun evening- - 217 947 2238. There is no charge for this event, but any donations to the Elkhart Public Library are always appreciated.

************************************************************************************************************************* Dear Members and Friends of the Elkhart Historical Society,

I am writing to you today with the hope that you will support the Elkhart Historical Society with a special

bicentennial project celebrating President Abraham Lincoln and our local community. We are partnering with Lincoln

College and the Central Illinois Film Commission to update our film, “Surveyor to President: Abraham Lincoln in

Logan County,” and your financial donation is needed to make this project possible.

The film, originally produced in 2003, is being revised to include footage of the new Lincoln Heritage Museum,

highlights of the Lincoln/Oglesby connection, and additional information on President Lincoln’s support of the

university that was to be built and named for him.

The film will be featured at the August 31th dinner lecture in Elkhart as part of the bicentennial events planned for

our area, with video copies available to the public for purchase. To fund this venture, we have established a

sponsorship tier for various levels of participation by our supporters. All sponsors will be listed in the credits and

receive a DVD copy of the film (see online sponsorship form at http://elkharthistoricalsociety.org/

• Legacy Sponsor - $500

• Heritage Sponsor - $250

• Patriot Sponsor - $100

• Benefactor - $50

In order for the film be completed in time of the bicentennial celebrations, we are asking all pledges to be received in

our office by June 5, 2018.

Please note that the Elkhart Historical Society is a non-profit organization under the Internal Revenue Code Section

501(c)(3), and your donation is deductible as an income tax deduction as allowed by law. More importantly, 100% of

your donation will benefit this historical project.

On behalf of the society’s officers and board of directors, I thank you so very much for your support.

Sincerely,

Gillette Ransom, Treasurer

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Reading Takes You

Everywhere!!

Elkhart Public Library District Summer Reading Program 2018

Registration: May 12th – June 12th (Must sign up to participate)

You may now register online! Go to www.elkhartlibrary.lib.il.us to register online or come into the Library!

June 13 1:00 pm – Cowboy Randy’s Trick Ropin’ and Yodelin’ June 20 1:00 pm – The Rope Warrior – High-impact Ropenastics!

June 27 1:00pm – Traveling Space Suit Show (a real NASA Space Suit!!)

July 11 1:00 pm – 4-H Mythbusters!!! Can an onion charge an iPod??

Ages 8-18 only- requires additional registration at:

web.extension.illinois.edu/lms/logan4h

(Right hand side of the page under “register online” select “4-H Mythbusters! (LOGAN County sites)” and fill out online form.)

July 12 (Thursday) – Preschool – 7yrs only- CRAFT DAY!! Come in anytime between 9am-8pm to do crafts. Bring your book logs!

FINALE! July 1 (TUESDAY) 1:00pm – Mad Science!! Check out a hot air balloon, a vortex generator, and a hovercraft!

****** PICK UP YOUR BOOK LOGS WHEN REGISTERING****** You may start reading JUNE 6th

BRING YOUR BOOK LOGS ON JUNE 13th for weekly prizes and to be eligible for the Grand Prizes

SPONSORS (It’s not too late to donate!)

Elkhart Grain* American Legion Aux* Viola Cook* Elkhart United Methodist Church* Grandma Kay’s Daycare* Elkhart Fertilizer* NAG* Elkhart Township* Village of Elkhart* Hurlbut Township* Ameren* Meijer* Deron Powell-State Farm Ins.* Mt Pulaski Ed Assoc.* Ronald E. Davis* Sarah Robinson* Davis Brothers, Inc*

THANK YOU! *This program is made possible by our Sponsors and a grant from Ameren Illinois*

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Elkhart United Methodist Church News

As we grow older, we become fewer and have less to “talk about”. So most or our “news” is celebrating birthdays and having concerns for those who are not feeling well and hopefully have not landed on the obit page. We still have our United Methodist Women’s group – small but mighty – all 8 of us – no wonder!! We have one youngster under the age of 80!! Earline will host us on May 21st with Janet Hickey giving the program. May Birthdays: Helen Tobias – May 1st Eva Halladay – May 14th Vi Cook – May 16th Kay Hanner – May 25th Our concerns are for: Roger Cook, Deanne Barker, Melvin Constant, Twila Dowell, Eva Halladay, Earline Miller, Deb (Stahl) Rice, Nancy Pankey, Gladys Guinn, Bill Albert and Bill VonPeet It was good to see Kay and Wayne Hanner in church on Sunday!!!!!!!! *************************************************************************************************************************

Senior Citizen Bingo Sponsored by

1st

Tuesday of every month at 2:00 pm

At the Village Hall in Elkhart

Lots of fun, prizes, and it’s FREE to play.

Hope you’ll join us!!

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The 2017-2018 MPHS Baseball Team Front Row (L-R): Dawson Combs (sophomore), Jon Shehorn (junior), Grant Davis (freshman), Ian Schneider (junior), Garrett Fitzpatrick (freshman), Brandon Kretzinger (sophomore). Back Row: Head Coach Joel Washko, Austin Killion (sophomore), Ben Fricke (junior), Logan DeRight (junior), Todd Kelly (sophomore), Drew Martin (freshman), Tanner Farris (junior), Assistant Coach Troy Burgard Not Pictured: Assistant Coach Jared Washko Picture provided by Inter-State Studio & Publishing

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MPHS HONORS NIGHT WINNERS Departmental Awards Agriculture Outstanding Freshman Agriculture Student- Abby Hamilton Outstanding Agri-Science Student- Olivia Letterle Outstanding Senior Agriculture Student- Nathan Ford & Dixon Aylesworth

Art Art 1 Student of the Year- Jade Stewart Art 2 Student of the Year- Lorenne Wilham Art 3 Student of the Year- Zoe Mason Art 4 Student of the Year- Jaden Elliott Business Accounting 1 Student of the Year- Elaine Aylesworth

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Accounting 2 Student of the Year- Skylar Hayes CWT Cooperative Work Training Student of the Year - Hank Hamilton

English English 1 Student of the Year- Alethia Woodford English 2 Student of the Year- Elaine Aylesworth English 3 Student of the Year- Skylar Hayes English 4 Student of the Year- Seth Huff Advanced English Student of the Year- Ashley Berry & Sebastian Scassiferro Dual Credit English Composition Student of the Year- Faith Doerr Senior English Award- Nathan Ford

Family and Consumer Sciences Introduction to FACS Student of the Year- Hannah Lowe Nutrition and Culinary Arts Student of the Year- Andrew Danosky Textiles Student of the Year- Seth Huff Child Development/Parenting Student of the Year- Trevor Hayes Adult Living Student of the Year- Laney Marshall

Foreign Language Spanish 1 Student of the Year- Alethia Woodford & Jaycie Doerr Spanish 2 Student of the Year- Elaine Aylesworth & Autumn Benhart Spanish 3 Student of the Year- Skylar Hayes & Morgan May Spanish 4 Student of the Year- Abrielle Howard & Faith Doerr

Health/Fitness 1st Semester Health Student of the Year- Alethia Woodford 2nd Semester Health Student of the Year- Rowan Adams Weightlifting/Fitness Student of the Year- Jonathan Shehorn Industrial Occupations Introduction to Industrial Arts Student of the Year- Noah Woodford Building Construction Student of the Year- Ayden Rule Woods 1 & 2 Student of the Year- Brandon Batchelder Advanced Woods Student of the Year- Ian Schneider Metals and Welding Student of the Year- Seth Huff

Mathematics Basic Algebra 1 Student of the Year- Katelyn Eskew Basic Geometry Student of the Year- Beth Fairchild Geometry Student of the Year- Alethia Woodford Pre-Calculus Student of the Year- Maggie Anderson Algebra 1 Student of the Year- Nash Elliott Algebra 2 Student of the Year- Elaine Aylesworth Calculus Student of the Year- Corey Beccue Senior Math Award- Corey Beccue

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Music John Philip Sousa Award- Jordan Sanchez Band Director’s Award- Corey Beccue

Physical Education Female PE Student of the Year- Olivia Letterle Male PE Student of the Year- Jordan Sanchez

Science Biology Student of the Year- Abby Hamilton Advanced Biology Student of the Year- Isabella Wade Anatomy and Physiology Student of the Year- Skylar Hayes Physical Science Student of the Year- Nash Elliott Chemistry Student of the Year- Elaine Aylesworth Advanced Chemistry Student of the Year- Garrett Skelton Physics Student of the Year- Corey Beccue Senior Science Award-Peyton Taylor

Social Studies US History Student of the Year- Tanner Farris World Geography Student of the Year- Alethia Woodford Senior Social Studies Award- Ayden Rule Special Recognition Academic Achievement Award- Braydin Lanners Citizenship Award- Roman Howe

DAR Good Citizen Award- Corey Beccue Girls’ State- Haley Humberd

Boys’ State- Michael Freer & Sam Van Rheeden Science Olympiad Ashley Berry Corey Beccue Bryson Beccue Teagan Wyss Emma Aylesworth Jordan Sanchez Peyton Taylor Jacob Mileham San Van Rheeden Zoe Mason Zoey Lowe Lorenne Wilham Lyndsey Marshall Maggie Anderson

WYSE Academic Team Bryson Beccue Corey Beccue Alethia Woodford Emily Siebert Felipe Buenrostro Jordan Sanchez Lorenne Wilham Garrett Skelton Skylar Hayes Peyton Taylor Morgan May Maggie Anderson Olivia Letterle Nathan Ford

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Scholastic Bowl Corey Beccue Emma Schoth Abbey Phillips Jordan Sanchez Ashley Berry Lorenne Wilham Bryson Beccue Jaycie Doerr Rylan Lindley Alexia Davis

Seal of Biliteracy Corey Beccue Faith Doerr Abrielle Howard

Scholarships Mt. Pulaski Women in Business- Dixon Aylesworth, Ashley Berry, Faith Doerr, Olivia Letterle

G-Mart Scholarship for Business- Abrielle Howard

Kim Knauer Memorial Scholarship- Shaylyn Inselmann

FFA Alumni- Shelby Bailey, Haley Vandevender.& Dixon Aylesworth

Irma Maxheimer Dana Scholarship- Faith Doerr

Lester L. Werntz Scholarship- Corey Beccue

Tom Kennedy Memorial Scholarship-Mt. Pulaski Lions Club- Ashley Berry Sydney Edwards Davis Memorial Scholarship- Faith Doerr

Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarship- Faith Doerr

American Legion Post #447 Ryamn-Fuitan Memorial Scholarship- Corey Beccue & Olivia Letterle

Mount Pulaski FCCLA Service Scholarship- Olivia Letterle

Evan Connor Memorial Scholarship- Ayden Rule

Caleb Coogan Memorial Scholarship- Hank Hamilton

Hilltopper Club Vocational Scholarship- Dixon Aylesworth

Hilltopper Club Education Scholarship- Ashley Berry

Robert J Woods and Joan J Woods Foundation Liftoff Scholarship- Shaylyn Inselmann

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Conaway Scholarship- Bayley Holmes

Illinois Sheriff’s Association Scholarship- Faith Doerr

Air Force ROTC Scholarship- Jordan Sanchez

Illinois American Legion State Scholarship-Corey Beccue

Logan County Ag Day Silver Scholarship- Corey Beccue School Scholarships Gezus Oliver- MacMurray College: Central Prairie Award & Dean’s Achievement Scholarship Jade Stewart- Paul Mitchell The School: Paul Mitchell School Excellence Scholarship Faith Doerr- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: Cougar Pride Scholarship Abrielle Howard- Northern Illinois University: Huskie Pride Scholarship Peyton Taylor- Southern Illinois University Carbondale: Athletic Scholarship for Track and Field, President’s Scholarship for Academics, & University Housing Scholarship Corey Beccue- University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Extension of ACES Scholarship, Logeman Achievement Scholarship, U of I Chancellor’s Scholarship, ACES Scholarship, & U of I College of ACES Ignite Undergraduate Research Program Ashley Berry- University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Zarow Scholarship Emma Schoth- Illinois State University: Redbird Scholarship Blake Byrne-Midwest Technical Institute Scholarship John Hilliard- Midwest Technical Institute Scholarship Trevor Hayes- Midwest Technical Institute Scholarship Ayden Rule- Midwest Technical Institute Scholarship

Academic Awards Illinois State Scholars Corey Beccue Faith Doerr Nathan Ford Jordan Sanchez Peyton Taylor

Top 10 Seniors Corey Beccue Faith Doerr Nathan Ford Olivia Letterle Jordan Sanchez Peyton Taylor Emma Schoth Bayley Holmes Felipe Buenrostro Ashley Berry Abrielle Howard

Sports Awards Tomahawk Conference All Academic Team Peyton Taylor Faith Doerr Corey Beccue Jordan Sanchez Emma Schoth Ashley Berry Tosha Boyer Emily Wakeman

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IHSA Scholastic Achievement Award Skylar Hayes Morgan May Garrett Skelton Ben Fricke Lorenne Wilham Maggie Anderson Tanner Farris Madison Thomas Abigail Fitzpatrick Michael Freer Peyton Taylor Faith Doerr Corey Beccue Nathan Ford Jordan Sanchez Emma Schoth Felipe Buenrostro Ashley Berry Tosha Boyer Emily Wakeman

IHSA All State Academic Team Peyton Taylor-Honorable Mention

Seniors of the Month September- Peyton Taylor October- Nathan Ford November- Corey Beccue December- Abrielle Howard January- Faith Doerr February- Jordan Sanchez March- Olivia Letterle April- Bayley Holmes May- Jaden Elliott Senior of the Year: Corey Beccue

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MPHS BACCALAUREATE – MAY 13 – 7 PM MPGS GRADUATION – MAY 18 – 6:30 PM

MPHS GRADUATION – MAY 19 – 4 PM LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – MAY 30

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Mt. Pulaski High School Board Minutes – March 19, 2018 & April 2, 2018

http://www.mtpulaski.k12.il.us/archived-board-of-education/18-3-19.pdf

http://www.mtpulaski.k12.il.us/archived-board-of-education/18-4-2-b-g.pdf

The links above are located on the Mount Pulaski School District website

http://www.mtpulaski.k12.il.us/board-of-education/