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PTO Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 24
The Auburn-Divernon PTO will hold its Fall Festival at the Auburn Elementary School gym Saturday, October 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. Please
bring a food pantry donation item for admission. The event will include free popcorn and drinks, free games, silent auction, face
painting, cake walk, bounce house and photography by Centko Photography. Costumes are welcome.
The Auburn-Divernon PTO will hold its Fall Festival at the Auburn Elementary School gym Saturday, October 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. Please
bring a food pantry donation item for admission. The event will include free popcorn and drinks, free games, silent auction, face
painting, cake walk, bounce house and photography by Centko Photography. Costumes are welcome.
Tri-M Chapter at AHS collecting soda can tabs
The Auburn Tri-M Chapter will be collecting tabs from soda cans to help a local composer's child. Tri-M is a music honor society that
focuses on service to the community and school music program. Last school year, composer Jason Waddell wrote a piece, "In
Celebration," especially for the Auburn High School band. This year, Jason's son is very ill, and the family is living in a Ronald
McDonald House while the son undergoes treatment. Tri-M would appreciated the community's help in collecting pop-tabs for the
Waddell family. Tabs may be dropped off in the high school office or sent to school with a student. Please label your tabs as going to
Mrs. Philbrick or Mrs. Ladage so that they are directed to the correct place. The collection will continue for the rest of the school year.
Contact Kim Ladage at 438-6817 or kiladage@auburn .k12.il.us if you have any questions.
The Auburn Tri-M Chapter will be collecting tabs from soda cans to help a local composer's child. Tri-M is a music honor society that
focuses on service to the community and school music program. Last school year, composer Jason Waddell wrote a piece, "In
Celebration," especially for the Auburn High School band. This year, Jason's son is very ill, and the family is living in a Ronald
McDonald House while the son undergoes treatment. Tri-M would appreciated the community's help in collecting pop-tabs for the
Waddell family. Tabs may be dropped off in the high school office or sent to school with a student. Please label your tabs as going to
Mrs. Philbrick or Mrs. Ladage so that they are directed to the correct place. The collection will continue for the rest of the school year.
Contact Kim Ladage at 438-6817 or kiladage@auburn .k12.il.us if you have any questions.
ACHH begins annual fund drive
The first organizational meeting was held recently for Auburn Community Helping Hands and the fundraising season is officially
underway. The goal this year is $8000. Children under age 9 will be shopped for by volunteers in November. Children ages nine to 14
will be taken shopping November 21 by volunteers. There will be a canned food drive held at the elementary and middle school
December 14 through December 18. Baskets will be made at the VFW on Sunday morning December 20 at 9 a.m. and will be
delivered December 21 at 5 p.m. Again this year there will be an Angel Tree set up in Headlines Hair Salon for the children ACHH has
helped this year. ACHH wishes to acknowledge an anonymous donor who donates all year long to the account; this is greatly
appreciated. Earlier this year we received a donation in honor of Ilene Divjak’s 90th birthday. Last month ACHH received another
donation from an anonymous donor.
The first organizational meeting was held recently for Auburn Community Helping Hands and the fundraising season is officially
underway. The goal this year is $8000. Children under age 9 will be shopped for by volunteers in November. Children ages nine to 14
will be taken shopping November 21 by volunteers. There will be a canned food drive held at the elementary and middle school
December 14 through December 18. Baskets will be made at the VFW on Sunday morning December 20 at 9 a.m. and will be
delivered December 21 at 5 p.m. Again this year there will be an Angel Tree set up in Headlines Hair Salon for the children ACHH has
helped this year. ACHH wishes to acknowledge an anonymous donor who donates all year long to the account; this is greatly
appreciated. Earlier this year we received a donation in honor of Ilene Divjak’s 90th birthday. Last month ACHH received another
donation from an anonymous donor.
City getting started on Kennedy Road upgrade plans
The city council, on the recommendation of the Police Chief, voted 7-0 Monday to remove Sgt. Jamie Lomelino from the police
department immediately. (more)
The city council, on the recommendation of the Police Chief, voted 7-0 Monday to remove Sgt. Jamie Lomelino from the police
department immediately. (more)
Family of eight loses everything in fire last week
Tristan Oitker and Michelle Reynolds lost everything in a fire early last Thursday morning. The couple, who have five young children, are
living in a friend's home at 202 Heather at present, along with Reynolds' mother. (more)
Tristan Oitker and Michelle Reynolds lost everything in a fire early last Thursday morning. The couple, who have five young children, are
living in a friend's home at 202 Heather at present, along with Reynolds' mother. (more)
AYBSA elections to be held Nov. 2
The Auburn Youth Baseball and Softball Association will be holding elections for all offices for the coming year. Elections will be held
at a public meeting Monday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church.
The Auburn Youth Baseball and Softball Association will be holding elections for all offices for the coming year. Elections will be held
at a public meeting Monday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Donations sought for fire victim family
Anyone wishing to donate money, clothes or household furnishings for the Tristan
Oitker-Michelle Reynolds family of eight that lost everything in a fire two weeks ago
may still do so. Monetary donations should be made at any branch of the United
Community Bank or any other bank, asking that the donation be sent on to UCB.
Clothing or household furnishings may be taken to 202 Heather where the family
now resides. Clothing sizes are: Tristan, pants 34-30 and large shirts; Michelle, size
13, large tops, mother Bobye Bolinger, 2X tops, large bottoms; Children, three
months old Trinity, 0-3 months; three old Peyton and four year old Madison, boys and
girls sizes 4/5, 4 bottoms; six year old Emma, 10 top/bottom and 10 year old Taylor,
10/12 top, 10 husky bottom.
Anyone wishing to donate money, clothes or household furnishings for the Tristan
Oitker-Michelle Reynolds family of eight that lost everything in a fire two weeks ago
may still do so. Monetary donations should be made at any branch of the United
Community Bank or any other bank, asking that the donation be sent on to UCB.
Clothing or household furnishings may be taken to 202 Heather where the family
now resides. Clothing sizes are: Tristan, pants 34-30 and large shirts; Michelle, size
13, large tops, mother Bobye Bolinger, 2X tops, large bottoms; Children, three
months old Trinity, 0-3 months; three old Peyton and four year old Madison, boys and
girls sizes 4/5, 4 bottoms; six year old Emma, 10 top/bottom and 10 year old Taylor,
10/12 top, 10 husky bottom.
School District's State Report Card
pleasing - Garrett
Supt. of Schools Kathy Garrett said she was relatively pleased with the results of the
school district's State Report Card. (more)
pleasing - Garrett
Supt. of Schools Kathy Garrett said she was relatively pleased with the results of the
school district's State Report Card. (more)
The Auburn High School Class of 1969 held
their 40th class reunion September 5 at
Edgewood. Those in attendance were, front,
from the left, Janet (Withers) Ladage, Janice
(Withers) Duewer, Sharon Richardson, Judy
Ostermeier, Nancy (Lewis) Burkhart; middle,
Cindy (Snell) Hanes, Ruthanne (Ray)
Weinmann, Cathy (Carmody) Hayes,
Rowena Neuman, Lee (Workman) Kamp,
Kathy (Boesdorfer) Gharst, Judy (Sokol)
Bartels; back, Joe Landers, Stanley Eyer, Joe
Psaute, Rich Gyorkos, Mark Palmer, Tom
Woodruff, Ray Landers.
their 40th class reunion September 5 at
Edgewood. Those in attendance were, front,
from the left, Janet (Withers) Ladage, Janice
(Withers) Duewer, Sharon Richardson, Judy
Ostermeier, Nancy (Lewis) Burkhart; middle,
Cindy (Snell) Hanes, Ruthanne (Ray)
Weinmann, Cathy (Carmody) Hayes,
Rowena Neuman, Lee (Workman) Kamp,
Kathy (Boesdorfer) Gharst, Judy (Sokol)
Bartels; back, Joe Landers, Stanley Eyer, Joe
Psaute, Rich Gyorkos, Mark Palmer, Tom
Woodruff, Ray Landers.
Eleven band students from Auburn Junior
High at Divernon were selected to perform
with the SEMA Honor Band held October 22
at Glenwood High School. They are, seated
(L-R): Kylie Devening, Cassidy Main,
Madison Crawford, Reilly Kuhn, Mitchell
Davis; back: Brice Bridges, Andy Hartley,
Carson Root, Ben Rabe, Jeremy Jones and
Jacob Selsor.
High at Divernon were selected to perform
with the SEMA Honor Band held October 22
at Glenwood High School. They are, seated
(L-R): Kylie Devening, Cassidy Main,
Madison Crawford, Reilly Kuhn, Mitchell
Davis; back: Brice Bridges, Andy Hartley,
Carson Root, Ben Rabe, Jeremy Jones and
Jacob Selsor.
City annexes land for Kruse Enterprises move
The city council Monday cleared the way for the start of construction of Kruse Enteprises' new building on Route 4 across from the
Methodist Church. (more)
The city council Monday cleared the way for the start of construction of Kruse Enteprises' new building on Route 4 across from the
Methodist Church. (more)
Holiday Walk on the Square Dec. 4
A Holiday Walk on the Square will be presented Friday, December 4 for two hours, 6 to 8 p.m. The event, sponsored by the Auburn PTO
and Auburn Square Merchants, will offer something just for about everyone. Included will be Cookies for Santa at the library, a Holiday
Shoppe for kids at the former Choosey Children location at 4th and Jefferson; a Horse and Sleigh provided by Studio 410, Headlines
and Clem Chiropractic; carolers on the bandstand and open houses at businesses around the square.The latter will include hot
chocolate, Trojan apparel and Avon products at Studio 410; a massage therapist at Clem Chiropractic; an Angel Tree at Headlines;
drawings at Centko Photography; food specials at the Oasis and El Rancherito; a craft store and various vendors at the old McKain TV
building including home products, Pampered Chef, Lia Sophia, Mary Kay, Thirty-one, etc.
A Holiday Walk on the Square will be presented Friday, December 4 for two hours, 6 to 8 p.m. The event, sponsored by the Auburn PTO
and Auburn Square Merchants, will offer something just for about everyone. Included will be Cookies for Santa at the library, a Holiday
Shoppe for kids at the former Choosey Children location at 4th and Jefferson; a Horse and Sleigh provided by Studio 410, Headlines
and Clem Chiropractic; carolers on the bandstand and open houses at businesses around the square.The latter will include hot
chocolate, Trojan apparel and Avon products at Studio 410; a massage therapist at Clem Chiropractic; an Angel Tree at Headlines;
drawings at Centko Photography; food specials at the Oasis and El Rancherito; a craft store and various vendors at the old McKain TV
building including home products, Pampered Chef, Lia Sophia, Mary Kay, Thirty-one, etc.
School enrollment
Enrollment at the Auburn schools remains static with no major jumps three years
after of the merger with Divernon. (more)
Enrollment at the Auburn schools remains static with no major jumps three years
after of the merger with Divernon. (more)
Children's Christmas Art Workshop Dec. 6
The Auburn High School Art Club is busy preparing for this year's Children's Christmas Workshop.
This has become a popular event. The workshop was very successful last year and there have
been many requests to repeat it again this season. The workshop will take place in the Auburn
High School art room Sunday, December 6 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. This year's Christmas Elves invite
all area children ages three through sixth grade to visit the workshop to create many homemade
Christmas crafts. The tuition for the event is $25 per child and includes two and a half hours of
individual child care, art supplies, snacks and juice. Any profits will benefit the high school art
department. Workshop students will be supervised the entire time by their own "elf," thus allowing
families an opportunity to go Christmas shopping, wrap or decorate without the "help" from their
children. Students will create several holiday art projects. Snacks and juice will be provided, and
holiday movies will be shown while they are creating their crafts. Space is very limited. Early
reservations are encouraged and appreciated. Please send the child's name, phone number,
tuition (checks to AHS) to Amy Howard at Auburn High School, 511 N. 7th Street, Auburn, IL 62615.
For more information call 438-6817, ext. 1234 or 473-7763.
The Auburn High School Art Club is busy preparing for this year's Children's Christmas Workshop.
This has become a popular event. The workshop was very successful last year and there have
been many requests to repeat it again this season. The workshop will take place in the Auburn
High School art room Sunday, December 6 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. This year's Christmas Elves invite
all area children ages three through sixth grade to visit the workshop to create many homemade
Christmas crafts. The tuition for the event is $25 per child and includes two and a half hours of
individual child care, art supplies, snacks and juice. Any profits will benefit the high school art
department. Workshop students will be supervised the entire time by their own "elf," thus allowing
families an opportunity to go Christmas shopping, wrap or decorate without the "help" from their
children. Students will create several holiday art projects. Snacks and juice will be provided, and
holiday movies will be shown while they are creating their crafts. Space is very limited. Early
reservations are encouraged and appreciated. Please send the child's name, phone number,
tuition (checks to AHS) to Amy Howard at Auburn High School, 511 N. 7th Street, Auburn, IL 62615.
For more information call 438-6817, ext. 1234 or 473-7763.
Walker program to begin at Auburn
Elementary
Beginning November 30, the walker program will begin for Auburn residents who
wish to walk for exercise during the winter months. Anyone interested in walking in
the building must first sign a contract for participation and be issued a badge from
the elementary school office. Contracts and badges will be available at the office
starting Monday, November 16 from the hours of 1 to 3 p.m. every school day. All
walkers must sign in each time they use the elementary facility. A clipboard with
sign-in sheets will be located near the entrance that is open. Walkers must wear
their badges whenever they are in the building. Morning walkers may enter the
building at the gym entrance at 5:30 a.m. and may walk until 7:15 a.m. on Monday
through Friday when school is in session. In the evening, walkers may enter the
building at the office entrance at 6 p.m. and may walk until 8 p.m. on Monday through
Thursday when school is in session. On early dismissal days, the building will not
be open for evening walkers. When athletic events are scheduled for the gym, only
hallways on the east side of the gym may be used for walking. If there is no event in
the gym, it may also be used for walking or running. Walking or jogging-type of shoes
must be worn so that the gym floor is not damaged. Classroom areas are not open
for public use. The adult walker program will run from November 30 through March
31.
Elementary
Beginning November 30, the walker program will begin for Auburn residents who
wish to walk for exercise during the winter months. Anyone interested in walking in
the building must first sign a contract for participation and be issued a badge from
the elementary school office. Contracts and badges will be available at the office
starting Monday, November 16 from the hours of 1 to 3 p.m. every school day. All
walkers must sign in each time they use the elementary facility. A clipboard with
sign-in sheets will be located near the entrance that is open. Walkers must wear
their badges whenever they are in the building. Morning walkers may enter the
building at the gym entrance at 5:30 a.m. and may walk until 7:15 a.m. on Monday
through Friday when school is in session. In the evening, walkers may enter the
building at the office entrance at 6 p.m. and may walk until 8 p.m. on Monday through
Thursday when school is in session. On early dismissal days, the building will not
be open for evening walkers. When athletic events are scheduled for the gym, only
hallways on the east side of the gym may be used for walking. If there is no event in
the gym, it may also be used for walking or running. Walking or jogging-type of shoes
must be worn so that the gym floor is not damaged. Classroom areas are not open
for public use. The adult walker program will run from November 30 through March
31.
Youth Basketball League needs
volunteers
Registration for the Auburn Youth Basketball League will be held soon. Forms will
be available at the Auburn and Divernon Elementary schools and the Middle school
for boys and girls in grades 2-5. Forms also will be available at the Citizen office.
There is no charge to play. This year, there is a major need for help to run the
program. Needed will be officials, scorekeepers and coordinators, the latter, people
who learn how the program runs and can donate 2-3 hours on a Saturday or two.
Officials usually work two successive games and scorekeepers the same although
parents can make themselves available for their kid's game only. The program runs
nine weeks, January 9 to March 6. Coaches will be members of the boys and girls
high school teams. Anyone wishing to help should contact Joe Michelich at
438-6155 during the day and 438-3130 evenings.
volunteers
Registration for the Auburn Youth Basketball League will be held soon. Forms will
be available at the Auburn and Divernon Elementary schools and the Middle school
for boys and girls in grades 2-5. Forms also will be available at the Citizen office.
There is no charge to play. This year, there is a major need for help to run the
program. Needed will be officials, scorekeepers and coordinators, the latter, people
who learn how the program runs and can donate 2-3 hours on a Saturday or two.
Officials usually work two successive games and scorekeepers the same although
parents can make themselves available for their kid's game only. The program runs
nine weeks, January 9 to March 6. Coaches will be members of the boys and girls
high school teams. Anyone wishing to help should contact Joe Michelich at
438-6155 during the day and 438-3130 evenings.
Good news and some not so good
The school board meeting Monday was just an hour long but it got some good news and some not
so good. Supt. of Schools Kathy Garrett, in her monthly report, said that the district had, as of
October 16, received all its state money for the last school year. But as of November 12, the state
was behind $1,342,316 in payments. However, she added, that state aid which amounts to about
$500,000 a month and comes in two payments, is just $250,000, or one payment behind.
Thus, the district is short over $1 million in items like annexation money ($500,000), incentive
money, transportation, etc. When asked, Garrett said that there are no assurances that the district
will get all its money this school year. "It has happened before," she said, "the state basically
pro-rating whatever it owed." And, she added she wouldn't be surprised if the state foundation
level (money behind each child), was not lowered from its present $6,119 in the near future.
In other action, the board adopted the tentative levy for FY11 of $3,985,000. But, Garrett doesn't
expect to get this amount. "You always set your budget high to guarantee getting the maximum you
can, such as $2.07 for education." Three coaches were hired, Gary Wilmarth as wrestling coach,
Matt Grimm as assistant wrestling coach and Rayna Landers as sixth grade volleyball coach.
(From Nov. 19, 2009 editions)
The school board meeting Monday was just an hour long but it got some good news and some not
so good. Supt. of Schools Kathy Garrett, in her monthly report, said that the district had, as of
October 16, received all its state money for the last school year. But as of November 12, the state
was behind $1,342,316 in payments. However, she added, that state aid which amounts to about
$500,000 a month and comes in two payments, is just $250,000, or one payment behind.
Thus, the district is short over $1 million in items like annexation money ($500,000), incentive
money, transportation, etc. When asked, Garrett said that there are no assurances that the district
will get all its money this school year. "It has happened before," she said, "the state basically
pro-rating whatever it owed." And, she added she wouldn't be surprised if the state foundation
level (money behind each child), was not lowered from its present $6,119 in the near future.
In other action, the board adopted the tentative levy for FY11 of $3,985,000. But, Garrett doesn't
expect to get this amount. "You always set your budget high to guarantee getting the maximum you
can, such as $2.07 for education." Three coaches were hired, Gary Wilmarth as wrestling coach,
Matt Grimm as assistant wrestling coach and Rayna Landers as sixth grade volleyball coach.
(From Nov. 19, 2009 editions)
Kennedy, Kruse move decisions upcoming
The city council will make two decisions shortly that should benefit the city. (more)
The city council will make two decisions shortly that should benefit the city. (more)
Patrick Moose of Auburn has
earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Patrick is a member of Troop 73
in Pawnee, sponsored by the
Black Bear Society, and has
held the office of Assistant
Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader,
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
and Senior Patrol Leader while
earning 24 merit badges. He
attended Live Aboard on the
USS Lexington in Corpus
Christi, Texas in 2007 and the
Philmont Scout Ranch in New
Mexico this year. He is affiliated
with the Holy Cross Parish in
Auburn. A 2009 graduate of
Auburn High School where he
was active in football, band and
Scholastic Bowl, Patrick is the
son of David and Helen Moose
of Auburn and the grandson of
Elmer and Marge Jorgensen of
Springfield and Wayne and Jane
Moose of Auburn. He is currently
a student at Lincoln Land
Community College.
earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Patrick is a member of Troop 73
in Pawnee, sponsored by the
Black Bear Society, and has
held the office of Assistant
Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader,
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
and Senior Patrol Leader while
earning 24 merit badges. He
attended Live Aboard on the
USS Lexington in Corpus
Christi, Texas in 2007 and the
Philmont Scout Ranch in New
Mexico this year. He is affiliated
with the Holy Cross Parish in
Auburn. A 2009 graduate of
Auburn High School where he
was active in football, band and
Scholastic Bowl, Patrick is the
son of David and Helen Moose
of Auburn and the grandson of
Elmer and Marge Jorgensen of
Springfield and Wayne and Jane
Moose of Auburn. He is currently
a student at Lincoln Land
Community College.
REGIONAL CHAMPIONS — The softball
Trojans won their first ever regional title last
Saturday with a comeback 5-3 win over
Pittsfield. From the left, front, Tiffani
Cunningham, Amber Lee, Erika Bergman,
Kayla Wood, Courtney Anderson, Sydney
Coleman, Kenzie Carter, Chenell Newenham;
back, assistant coach Shanna Dickey, Emily
Tanner, Shelby Dowson, Jensyn Warren,
Katie Howard, Elysia Wiseman, coach Rod
Molnar, Shelby Brown, Tess Olson, Andie
Butler, Linda Wood and Emily Anderson with
Stephanie Angelo holding trophy.
Trojans won their first ever regional title last
Saturday with a comeback 5-3 win over
Pittsfield. From the left, front, Tiffani
Cunningham, Amber Lee, Erika Bergman,
Kayla Wood, Courtney Anderson, Sydney
Coleman, Kenzie Carter, Chenell Newenham;
back, assistant coach Shanna Dickey, Emily
Tanner, Shelby Dowson, Jensyn Warren,
Katie Howard, Elysia Wiseman, coach Rod
Molnar, Shelby Brown, Tess Olson, Andie
Butler, Linda Wood and Emily Anderson with
Stephanie Angelo holding trophy.
