A Newsletter for the Forsyth Community July 12, 2018

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This American flag, flying proudly on Ruehl Street, is one of 71 seen adorning light poles in the Village this season.

A hot air balloon gets ready to fly during this year’s Family Fest.

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Village to display patrioticcolors through summer

Family Fest thank-yous all around!

Earlier this year residents were greeted by some additional colors around the Village, in addition to those associated with springtime in the Midwest.

These proud colors — red, white and blue — can be seen in the 71 American flags that hang from light poles in parts of the Village.

Trustee Jim Peck was instrumen-tal in getting the American flags in place in time for Memorial Day. A motorcycle enthusiast, Peck always liked the look of Old Glory on dis-play in communities as he traveled around.

American flags will fly through Labor Day

“Riding through about any small town in Illinois you see flags every-where,” Peck said. “I thought Forsyth is as patriotic a town as anywhere.”

In April, trustees approved an agreement with Ameren Illinois to allow the Village to hang American flags from the company’s light poles. The flags are mounted on poles on U.S. Route 51, Weaver Road, El-wood Street, and Ruehl Street.

Peck is pretty happy with how things turned out.

“I am so grateful for the men and women who have served or are serv-ing,” he said. “I just thought we need to do this to show our thanks.”

The American flags will stay in place through Labor Day.

Family Fest happens every year because of the generosity of oth-ers. Here’s a modest, but heartfelt, thanks for the generosity of our sponsors and for bingo donations:

D1 Naz, Cocomero, Illini Supply, Inc., Jim and Lisa Peck, Knockerball MAX, The Back Institute, Decatur Sister Cities, Brock Insurance Group, Coziahr Harley-Davidson, Decatur Christian School, Glenda Williamson Realty, Hohenstein Marketing Inc., Garner-Hoadley Auto Body, Maroa-Forsyth Grade School, Hickory Point Bank and Trust, Hickory Point Christian Village, Brown’s Truck Accesso-ries Inc., Hampton Inn by Hilton, Forsyth, Architectural Expressions, Chad Mitchell Photography, Apex

Library News

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Reading Takes You Everywhere! There are just a few more weeks of Forsyth Public Library’s 2018 sum-mer reading program, so don’t forget to keep reading! There is still time to make it across the finish line, but be sure to bring your reading log back to the library by Saturday, August 4 to receive your prizes. Also on August 4, come participate in Arr-gust Pirate Voyage. Stop by the library between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for this new Story-walk™ Adventure. Block Printing Learn the ancient art of block printing, and gain the skills for a new hobby. Instructor Jennifer Stout will guide you through the process of carving a stamp, then making prints with your design. No experience is necessary. Participants will leave with their art-work and reusable printer’s block. Join us Saturday, July 14 at 10 a.m. Please register in advance.

Adult BingoHave fun playing bingo at the library. We’ll have light refreshments and prizes for the winners on Monday, July 16 at 1 p.m. All adults are welcome. Dance with MeJoin instructor Michi Barber from the Dance Centre on Tuesday, July 17 at 10 a.m. for brain dance. Children and an adult partner will experience the benefits of movement for brain development through dance. Geared for ages 16 months to 3 years, but children not yet in kindergarten are welcome to attend. No registration is necessary.

Terrific TuesdaysAll ages are invited to the library’s Tuesday programs from 2-3 p.m. Mad Science will get things moving as children discover the power of air pressure on Tuesday, July 17. The au-dience will experience the movement

of flying toilet paper, a hovercraft, a mini hot air balloon, fog rings and air-powered confetti. On Tuesday, July 24, celebrate the end of summer reading with ice cream and model airplanes. Join The Decatur Aerocommanders R/C Club as they show us the view from a flying drone. Create your own ice cream sundae, then take home your very own balsa wood model airplane. No registration required.

Rice Krispy TreatsCome create your very own Rice Krispy treats with a variety of add-ins, cereals and toppings on Wednesday, July 18 from 1-2 p.m. The possibilities are endless and delicious. Please regis-ter in advance for this program geared for ages 10 and up.

Story TimesWe’ll be wrapping up our summer transportation-themed story times with trains on Thursday, July 19 and heavy machinery on Thursday, July 26. Story times are at 10 a.m. and are geared to-ward ages 2-6 with siblings welcome. Each session includes a fun craft to make and take home. No registration is necessary. Fall story times will resume on Friday, September 7 at 10 a.m.

Summertime means reading time at Forsyth Public Library.

Baby TalkSocialize with other parents and caregivers of children ages birth to 3 on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. These informal parent/child sessions are led by trained Baby TALK instruc-tors and provide opportunity to share parenting concerns and celebrate achievements while enjoying books, songs and fingerplays. Baby TALK is free, and no registration is re-quired.

Forsyth’s Birthday PartyCelebrate the Village of Forsyth’s 60th birthday with us at the library on Thursday, July 19 from 1-2 p.m. We’ll honor the anniversary of the incorporation of the Village of Forsyth by playing party games and eating cupcakes. All ages are invited, and no registration is required.

Book GroupBookkeepers Book Group will meet Friday, July 20 at 10 a.m. to discuss J.D. Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy: A Mem-oir of a Family and Culture in Crisis, a bestselling memoir of a self-de-scribed “hillbilly” from a poor Rust Belt town. All adults are welcome, and no registration is necessary.

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David Inman is the 2018 Forsyth Decatur Disc Open champion.

Competitors line up behind the starting line to take on the 5K run/walk during this year’s Family Fest.

Professional disc golfer David Inman was the winner of the 2018 Forsyth Decatur Open Disc golf tournament held June 9-10 at Forsyth Park Disc Golf Course, located at Forsyth Park.

Inman of Milan, near the Quad Cities, won the event with a score of -24, which was three better than his nearest competitor, second-place fin-isher Danny Beauchamp who finished at -21.

Inman began the fourth and final round with a lead of three, and at the end of the round, he had maintained that margin for the victory. According to the Professional Disc Golf As-sociation, it was the 19th career win for Inman, which moves his career earnings up over $5,435.

More than 70 disc golfers came to town to compete traveling from Ohio, Indiana, Missouri and around the state of Illinois.

David Inman wins disc golf tourney

From left: Village Trustee Dave Wendt; Edward Jones Office Administrator Lori Powers; Edward Jones Financial Advisor Angela Daniels; and Mayor Marilyn John-son during the grand opening of the new Edward Jones office at 247 Lucile Avenue. Daniels is the second new business owner to convert an older home to office space in the Village in recent years.

Community and Economic Development Coordinator Andrew Zupkoff’s report to trustees dated July 2 made note of a “residential office conversion inquiry.”

Zupkoff wrote that he had spoken with the principal of a small office firm, who was impressed that State Farm agent Ali Doolin-Hupp and Edward Jones advisor Angela E Dan-iels both converted older houses into office space in the Village. Zupkoff said the interested party has a spe-cific house in mind to possibly seek similar rezoning to business for the purpose of an office conversion.

Doolin-Hupp opened her office on Clement Avenue in 2014, while Daniels had her grand opening for her new office on Lucile Avenue just last month.

House-to-office conversions a growing trend?

Network Physical Therapy, Decatur Earthmover Credit Union, Superior Fire Protection Systems, Hickory Point Fire Protection District, Jaggi Insurance and Investment Services, St.Mary’s Hospital Sisters Health System, Texas Roadhouse, Old Book Barn, Trustee Larry Reed, Colleen Brinkoetter and Catherine Cavanaugh, D.D.S.

Thank you!

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Kudos to our 5K helpers!A big thank-you for your time

and efforts to help make the 5K run/walk a success goes out to: Dave and Darcy Morr, Ariane Buckley, Phil Crawford, Brandi Binkley, Loes Pa-drutt, Annette Gilson, Tammy Hoff-mann, Jim Peck, John Kottke, and Kathy and Josh Nichol.

And, one more big thank-you goes to Mayor Marilyn Johnson, who played a role in a special part of the

event by handing out medals to com-petitors in the 12-and-under group who crossed the finish line.

301 S. Rt. 51Forsyth, IL 62535

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Village of Forsyth Mayor and Board of TrusteesMayor Marilyn J. Johnson195 E. Ruehl St. ..................433-3655Kerry Denison873 Cara Chris ....................330-0795

Bob Gruenewald718 W. Forsyth Pkwy. ..........520-5489Jim Peck335 Forsyth Parkway ...........433-5700Larry Reed749 Stevens Creek Blvd. .....433-2232

Kerstin Trachtenberg923 Stevens Creek Circle ....454-5770 David Wendt797 Christopher Drive..........877-2935

Village Hall ............................877-9445 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed 12:30-1:30 p.m. for lunch www.forsythvillage.usForsyth Public Library .........877-8174 www.forsythlibrary.comPublic Works ........................877-1653

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Forsyth Fast FactsItems of interest from village staff and recent board meetings

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PAID Forsyth, IllinoisPermit No. 2

The Village is seeking a com-munity member to volunteer as one of five members of the Tree Board. The group regulates numbers and types of trees planted, in addition to maintenance and/or removal of trees and shrubs in parks and on Village property and rights-of-way. Tree Board members are appointed by the mayor to a three-year term and must be approved by Village trustees. Meetings are the fourth Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. in Village Hall. Call Village Hall at 877-9445 if you have an interest in the position. In the law enforcement report on June 4, Macon County Sheriff’s Deputy Byron Ebbert told trustees that the reports of drug activity at 130 E. Cox St. have been addressed by law enforcement. Ebbert also

reported that there had been recent criminal property damage to vehicle windows at the Hickory Point movie theater, Gailey Eye Clinic and Horve Builders. Ebbert said it might be kids with a pellet gun doing the damage. Don’t forget that the next movie night in Forsyth Park is Saturday, July 14 in the bowl behind the pavil-ion. Paddington 2 will start at 7:30 p.m. Farmers Market will offer a va-riety of food options for sale before the show from 4:30–7:30 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Forsyth Board of Trustees is sched-uled for Monday, July 16, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. in Village Hall at 301 S. Route 51 in Forsyth. Board meet-ings are held the first and third Mondays of the month and are open to the public.