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4 | September 6, 2018 | The frankfort station news frankfortstation.com Fall Festival kicks off with annual Frankfort Lions Wurst Fest Rochelle McAuliffe Freelance Reporter Between the dancing, yodeling and flowing spirits, it was a German extravaganza in the beer garden tent at Kansas and Oak streets as the Frankfort Lions Club hosted its annual Frankfort Lions Wurst Fest on Thursday, Aug. 30. Attendees were able to indulge in brats, German beer, strudel and more provided by Chef Klaus’ Bier Stube as they listened to the live music by performed by Peter Hoffman. Lions International Founded was founded in Chicago in 1917 and has since assisted people worldwide with their five areas of service: childhood cancer, diabetes, hunger, the environment and vision. In 1925, they were even challenged to become “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness” by Helen Keller, a challenge which the organization happily accepted. For the past 38 years, the Frankfort Lions has used the event to raise money for the organization’s Community Charities Fund, which supports their mission to serve the community through those five tenets. Thanks to the hard work of volunteers and donors, the Wurst Fest averages $35,000 raised each year, making it the biggest fundraiser to sustain their charitable efforts throughout the year. The event was rebranded as the Frankfort Lions Wurst Festival five years ago, falling “in line with the rich German heritage of Frankfort,” said Joseph Rohaly, president of the Frankfort Lions Club. Rohaly joined There’s no place like Frankfort. And, like you, we’re happy to call it home. And we’re proud to be here celebrating 21 years of service. Thank you for your business and your trust. American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. & its Operating Companies, American Family Insurance Company, 6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783 002130 – Rev. 11/16 ©2016 – 7572534 the Frankfort Lions 14 years ago,after being invited to a meeting and seeing what the organization does for the Frankfort community. “We do good for a lot of different things and a lot of good for different people in the community,” Rohaly said. “Sometimes, there are other organizations that come to us looking for money. Other times, there are individuals within the community that need help. Sometimes they don’t even know they can use the help, but that’s why we’re here. We find them and help them.” For Nancy and Andy Schmitz, a longtime history in Frankfort and seeing the impact the club has had locally led them to join the group 10 years ago. “It’s what they do for the community,” Nancy Maria Hohman, Agent 15 Oak St Ste 2c Frankfort, IL 60423 Bus: (815) 464-6155 mariahohman.com mhohman@amfam.com Schmitz said. “We’ve been longtime Frankfort residents ever since we were little, so we’ve been able to see what they do in the community for a long time. We just thought it’s something we want to give back to.” Between the distribution of groceries for up to 30 families at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, the toys donated to families in need at Christmastime and the free vision and hearing screenings, the Frankfort Lions Club distinguishes itself through its service within the community. For the members of the club, the Wurst Fest was a time to put their work aside and play, even if it was just for the evening. The yellowvested volunteers all spent the evening with a smile on their face as they enjoyed their food and drink. Ed and Jo Rosmus, of Orland Park, are annual visitors to the Fall Festival and Frankfort Lions Wurst Festival, with the family attending while the Bier Stube was still located downtown. For the couple, the annual event means quality time with those who are closest while supporting a great cause. “We enjoy the music and the food is great, and it’s nice spending time together,” Jo Rosmus said. “We might [get up to] dance later.” For more information about the Frankfort Lions Club and what they do, visit www.frankfortlionsclub. com. Frankfort Lions Club President Joseph Rohaly enjoys his brew while wearing festive lederhosen in the organization’s signature yellow color on Thursday, Aug. 30, at the annual Frankfort Lions Wurst Fest. Photos by Rochelle McAuliffe/22nd Century Media HOT SANDWICHES DONUTS! POP! CHIPS! OLD CAMPGROUND ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES, CRAFTS & FLEA MARKET SAT., SEPT. 15, 2018 • 9AM-3PM Rain Date: Sept. 16, 1-5pm United Methodist Church of New Lenox In The Campgrounds Off Route 30 75-100 BOOTHS! This ad compliments of Old Plank Trail Comm. Bank Lions member Steve Juveland dances onstage with Peter Hoffman, known for regularly performing at Chef Klaus’ Bier Stube.
frankfortstation.com frankfort the frankfort station | September 6, 2018 | 5 Lincoln-Way Community High School D210 Board of Education Financial future forecast discussed, LW Marching Band funds approved Megan Schuller Freelance Reporter Round it Up A brief recap of other items discussed at the Aug. 30 D210 Board of Education meeting • The Board approved the purchase of two copiers for Lincoln-Way West to replace two copiers that are in need of costly repairs. The Board plans to do a districtwide replacement of leased copiers in all the buildings. • There was no fiscal year 2019 budget discussion. The final budget will be adopted at the Sept. 20 meeting. • Cauffman gave a presentation of the consumer price index and its relation to property tax extension limit law. • A sum of $2,100,000 was approved for transfer from the working cash fund to the education fund. It is the first of several transfers this year to minimize the amount of tax anticipation warrants. • The district set an annual tax levy expected to provide the district with more than 76 percent of its total revenue. The 2018 tax rate is estimated to decline slightly to 2.1167 percent compared to the 2017 tax levy, which was at 2.1207 percent. The Certificate of Tax Levy shows that $67,364,700 will be levied and dispensed across educations, operations, transportation, working cash, social security, tort immunity, and special education funds to raise the balances. • The Board noted the district plans to hold a career fair on Nov. 1. The phrase “worst-case scenario” is not something typically said during a board meeting. At the Lincoln-Way Community High School District meeting on Aug. 30, however, it was part of an intentional exercise designed to forecast the next five years of an unpredictable financial future. “This doesn’t happen all at once,” Board President Joseph Kirkeeng said. “There’s not a shock analysis here, but if we started to see the storm clouds roll in we would know what the numbers are and say ‘let’s not do that, let’s do this instead.’” In the best-case scenario, D210 plans to increase the operating surplus by 3 percent each year as the district builds the fund balance to $31 million in operating funds in accordance to Policy 4:20. Assistant Superintendent of Business Brad Cauffman’s worst-case scenario adjusted the consumer price index and evidence base funding to a recessionary trend according to lowest point recorded in the last 13 years. According to this simulation, by 2022 the district would be running a deficit unless drastic reductions of $4.3 million in expenditures were taken in the years that followed. “This would first come from capital expenditures and other non-salary benefit related items,” Cauffman said about the worst-case forecast. “However since 73 percent of our operating expenditures are related to salaries and benefits, if this became a reality then long term reductions would have to impact staff compensation.” The idea behind the worstcase presentation was to have a concept of the magnitude of the possible cuts that would have to be made if the situation arose. Board Member Christine Glatz said that if new growth did not increase, it could mean less students, but she was hesitant to suggest closing another school as a long-term solution. Cauffman did not respond directly to Glatz’s comment. He only reaffirmed that enrollment going down is a possibility, but the focus is to maintain that 3 percent operating surplus annually. Kirkeeng and Superintendent Scott Tingley said that the exercise was beneficial in helping D210 be prepared for multiple factors that could put the district in that position. Tingley said that in July the Knight Ranger Account was closed out after the board reimbursed the the marching band account for the $67,000 that it deposited into the concert account in order to cover the Knight Ranger concert expenses. “It [the account] ended in the positive. Not as much as we would have liked,” Tingley said in discussion. The proceeds from the concert, which amounted to roughly $3,800 after bills were paid, were transferred into the Rose Bowl fundraising account. SALE DATES: WED.SEPT.5th thru TUES. SEPT.11th, 2018 Navel Eating Oranges Walt’s “All Natural” Fresh Chicken Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 3Lb. Pkgs. or More $ 1 48 Lb. 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