May 6, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Historical and Architectural Sites
Commission Awards
DECATUR - The City of Decatur Historical and Architectural Sites Commission (HASC) is celebrating the annual Preservation Awards Ceremony on May 13, 2010 at 6:30pm at the Decatur Area Arts Council. This year the HASC is proud to recognize a wide range of citizens who have demonstrated meritorious interest and support in preserving and commemorating Decatur’s rich heritage. The following will be recognized at the event:
Heritage Network Award - Ritchie and Sandra Barnett
Organizational Achievement - Looking for Lincoln Wayfinding Signage, Lincoln Heritage Committee (Kim Bauer, Jeff Hendricks, John McClarey, Patrick McDaniel, Brent Wielt, & Denene Wilmeth)
Residential Architectural Renovation & Restoration - Terry and Heather Stoa, 695 West Mound Road; Linda K. Baltimore, 860 West Decatur Street; Jan Hoerbert, 1037 West Wood Street; Gregg Meisenhelter, 1034 West Main Street; Donald and Debra Copeland, 140 North Oakcrest Avenue; K. Lyle and Delores Artman, 570 West Prairie Street; Heritage Behavioral Health Center, Inc., 631 West Main Street; Duane and Lynn Potter, 366 South Edward Street.
Non-Residential Architectural Renovation & Restoration - Faith Community Assembly, 1065 North VanDyke Street, Depot; Bruce and Karen Nims, 266 West Main Street, Texaco Gas Station.
New Construction - Jerald and Maryel Nelson, 6 Montgomery Place.
Arthur Ploeger Award - Kim Aukamp.
A big congratulations and thanks to this year’s recipients. We appreciate the time, effort and resources you have contributed to recognizing our heritage and improving our neighborhoods.
If you would like to attend the ceremony or would like more information, please contact Stephanie Ashe, Development Planner, at the City of Decatur at (217) 424-2725 or by email at sashe@decaturil.gov. For more information on the Historical and Architectural Sites Commission, please visit the City website at www.decaturil.gov.