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$180,000 short, the city is able to
stay on course
Despite not receiving $180,000 owed them by the state, the city has been able to
function as normally as possible. (more)
stay on course
Despite not receiving $180,000 owed them by the state, the city has been able to
function as normally as possible. (more)
Senior Vice Commander James Harney and
Jim West of Auburn American Legion 277
presented gifts to four veterans at Auburn
Nursing and Rehabilition Monday, Bobby
Holland, Anna Miller, George Murphy and
John McGlennon. The veterans were given
police jackets with the Legion logo. The
jackets were provided by gifts to the Yanks
Who Gave Commission.
Jim West of Auburn American Legion 277
presented gifts to four veterans at Auburn
Nursing and Rehabilition Monday, Bobby
Holland, Anna Miller, George Murphy and
John McGlennon. The veterans were given
police jackets with the Legion logo. The
jackets were provided by gifts to the Yanks
Who Gave Commission.
Board to discuss options to pay $7
million needs
In a meeting lasting a little over an hour, the Auburn School Board voted (7-0) to
approve a 4.9 percent tax levy, discussed needed building repairs and voted (7-0) to
approve the District’s School Improvement Plan. (more)
million needs
In a meeting lasting a little over an hour, the Auburn School Board voted (7-0) to
approve a 4.9 percent tax levy, discussed needed building repairs and voted (7-0) to
approve the District’s School Improvement Plan. (more)
Council okays bandstand plan
The Kennedy Road project, already over year in the making, continues to run into
roadblocks like easements needs. (more)
The Kennedy Road project, already over year in the making, continues to run into
roadblocks like easements needs. (more)
Blood drive at AUMC Saturday,
January 15
Auburn United Methodist Church will support the Central Illinois Community Blood
Center with a blood drive at the church Saturday, January 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The church is located at 14100 State Route 4. It is very important to maintain a safe
and adequate blood supply since 200 plus blood donations are needed daily for
people in our area. The blood center is the sole supplier to both the Springfield
hospitals as well as 17 other hospitals in the area. Donation uses include victims of
accidents, cancer and heart disease. All volunteers need to bring a picture ID, be at
least 16 years of age, in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. Anyone under
17 needs to bring a signed parent permission form to donate. Forms are available at
the high school or day of donation at the Methodist Church. Please eat regularly the
day you donate. There is a six week waiting period after pregnancy. Donations are
accepted following major surgery after release from physicians care and return to
normal activities if no blood transfusions were received. A free lunch will be served to
all donors. In addition to helping save lives, we are trying to help Auburn High School
win the Springfield Clinic Blood Challenge. The winning school is awarded a
scholarship for a member of the senior class. Call Jean Todd, AUMC parish nurse,
at 438-9213 to schedule an appointment or for further information. Registration may
also be done online at www.CICBC.org. Walk-ins are always welcome.
January 15
Auburn United Methodist Church will support the Central Illinois Community Blood
Center with a blood drive at the church Saturday, January 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The church is located at 14100 State Route 4. It is very important to maintain a safe
and adequate blood supply since 200 plus blood donations are needed daily for
people in our area. The blood center is the sole supplier to both the Springfield
hospitals as well as 17 other hospitals in the area. Donation uses include victims of
accidents, cancer and heart disease. All volunteers need to bring a picture ID, be at
least 16 years of age, in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. Anyone under
17 needs to bring a signed parent permission form to donate. Forms are available at
the high school or day of donation at the Methodist Church. Please eat regularly the
day you donate. There is a six week waiting period after pregnancy. Donations are
accepted following major surgery after release from physicians care and return to
normal activities if no blood transfusions were received. A free lunch will be served to
all donors. In addition to helping save lives, we are trying to help Auburn High School
win the Springfield Clinic Blood Challenge. The winning school is awarded a
scholarship for a member of the senior class. Call Jean Todd, AUMC parish nurse,
at 438-9213 to schedule an appointment or for further information. Registration may
also be done online at www.CICBC.org. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Auburn High School students recently
completed their annual food drive, with the
7th hour classes holding a competition for
the most items donated per student and the
most items donated in total. The winning
classes were Mrs. Bowman’s Chemistry II
class and Mrs. Howard’s Art I class, with
honorable mention going to Mr. Young’s
English III class and Mrs. Cunningham’s
yearbook class. The students and teachers
collected over 1,400 items to be donated to
families in the Auburn school district. The
food drive is sponsored by the AHS National
Honor Society, Spanish Club and Student
Council. Pictured are: (top) Natasha Caudle,
Landon Hill, Shelby Gill, Joel Wilson;
(bottom) Evan Kesinger, Meghan Carter and
Jennifer Olson.
completed their annual food drive, with the
7th hour classes holding a competition for
the most items donated per student and the
most items donated in total. The winning
classes were Mrs. Bowman’s Chemistry II
class and Mrs. Howard’s Art I class, with
honorable mention going to Mr. Young’s
English III class and Mrs. Cunningham’s
yearbook class. The students and teachers
collected over 1,400 items to be donated to
families in the Auburn school district. The
food drive is sponsored by the AHS National
Honor Society, Spanish Club and Student
Council. Pictured are: (top) Natasha Caudle,
Landon Hill, Shelby Gill, Joel Wilson;
(bottom) Evan Kesinger, Meghan Carter and
Jennifer Olson.
Pickup date for Trojan Wear is
Thursday, Dec. 2
Anyone who placed an order for Auburn Trojan Wear with the Music Boosters can
pick up their purchase Thursday, December 2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Auburn
High School cafeteria. Hoodies, T-shirts, crew sweatshirts and Trojan football
magnet will be ready for pickup; please use the rear entrance to enter the cafeteria.
Anyone who did not order magnets or car flags but who would like to purchase them
can do so at this time. Any questions can be directed to Ken Reedy (438-3118) or
Julie Milner (438-9127)
Thursday, Dec. 2
Anyone who placed an order for Auburn Trojan Wear with the Music Boosters can
pick up their purchase Thursday, December 2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Auburn
High School cafeteria. Hoodies, T-shirts, crew sweatshirts and Trojan football
magnet will be ready for pickup; please use the rear entrance to enter the cafeteria.
Anyone who did not order magnets or car flags but who would like to purchase them
can do so at this time. Any questions can be directed to Ken Reedy (438-3118) or
Julie Milner (438-9127)
Two accidents occurred on Divernon Road,
near the Kessler Road intersection
Christmas Day, one claiming the life of a
Divernon woman. Both incidents were
caused by icy conditions, both vehicles
overturning such as the one pictured where
former Auburn residents Lance, Sarah and
Faith Wells escaped injury. Emergency
personnel from both Divernon and Auburn
reponded. Three young boys in the deceased
woman's vehicle escaped injury.
near the Kessler Road intersection
Christmas Day, one claiming the life of a
Divernon woman. Both incidents were
caused by icy conditions, both vehicles
overturning such as the one pictured where
former Auburn residents Lance, Sarah and
Faith Wells escaped injury. Emergency
personnel from both Divernon and Auburn
reponded. Three young boys in the deceased
woman's vehicle escaped injury.
Ann Voyles of the Auburn Food Pantry
accepts donated food from the Auburn Save
aLot Monday, enough to make 167 bags of
foodstuffs to feed a family for one day. With
Voyles is store manager Joe Shea and
Suzanne Andrews.
accepts donated food from the Auburn Save
aLot Monday, enough to make 167 bags of
foodstuffs to feed a family for one day. With
Voyles is store manager Joe Shea and
Suzanne Andrews.
Announce Youth Basketball teams
The Auburn Youth Basketball League starts play January 8. All games are played at
the Auburn Elementary Gym. (more)
The Auburn Youth Basketball League starts play January 8. All games are played at
the Auburn Elementary Gym. (more)
Ervin selected for Friends of the
County Award
Ron Ervin has been selected as the recipient of the 2011 Friends of the County
Award. (more)
County Award
Ron Ervin has been selected as the recipient of the 2011 Friends of the County
Award. (more)
RON ERVIN
Chili cookoff fundraiser at ACC Jan.
15
A chili cookoff will be held Saturday, January 15 at the Auburn Community Center on
the Auburn square, starting at 6 p.m. The World Changers mission group,
sponsored by Meadowbrook Baptist Church, is holding the event to raise money for
this year’s mission trip to Bonne Terre, Missouri. A $10 fee per person entitles you to
all-you-can-eat chili, sandwich, drink and dessert. The organizers are asking any
interested chili cooks to enter their favorite recipe. To enter a recipe, purchase tickets
or for more information, call the church at 438-3428. Tickets can also be purchased
at the door.
15
A chili cookoff will be held Saturday, January 15 at the Auburn Community Center on
the Auburn square, starting at 6 p.m. The World Changers mission group,
sponsored by Meadowbrook Baptist Church, is holding the event to raise money for
this year’s mission trip to Bonne Terre, Missouri. A $10 fee per person entitles you to
all-you-can-eat chili, sandwich, drink and dessert. The organizers are asking any
interested chili cooks to enter their favorite recipe. To enter a recipe, purchase tickets
or for more information, call the church at 438-3428. Tickets can also be purchased
at the door.
Bandstand, Kennedy Road
projects get attention
Although the Monday city council meeting was just 30 minutes long, the council
made a couple of needed decisions on two major concerns, Kennedy Road and the
bandstand. (more)
projects get attention
Although the Monday city council meeting was just 30 minutes long, the council
made a couple of needed decisions on two major concerns, Kennedy Road and the
bandstand. (more)
Expect decision Thursday on tax hike
proposal
The Auburn School District buildings need about $7 million in Health, Life, Safety
repairs and upgrades and how to pay for this weighed heavily on the minds of
Auburn School Board members at the special meeting Monday night. (more)
proposal
The Auburn School District buildings need about $7 million in Health, Life, Safety
repairs and upgrades and how to pay for this weighed heavily on the minds of
Auburn School Board members at the special meeting Monday night. (more)
School district seeks info for fall
Kindergarten
In order to plan for fall class sizes, the Auburn School District is looking for any
children who will be five by September 1, 2011 who are not presently enrolled in the
pre-kindergarten programs in either Auburn or Divernon. We are asking any Auburn
and Divernon parents to call the school office if they have children who will be
attending kindergarten in the fall. If you have a child who will be attending or know of
a family who will be sending a child to kindergarten, we ask that you call the school
offices just to give us some basic information. The Auburn Elementary School office
phone is 438-6916; Divernon Elementary is 628-3414. The district will be preparing
registration packets in early spring, but early numbers will give them a head start on
preparing for next year.
Kindergarten
In order to plan for fall class sizes, the Auburn School District is looking for any
children who will be five by September 1, 2011 who are not presently enrolled in the
pre-kindergarten programs in either Auburn or Divernon. We are asking any Auburn
and Divernon parents to call the school office if they have children who will be
attending kindergarten in the fall. If you have a child who will be attending or know of
a family who will be sending a child to kindergarten, we ask that you call the school
offices just to give us some basic information. The Auburn Elementary School office
phone is 438-6916; Divernon Elementary is 628-3414. The district will be preparing
registration packets in early spring, but early numbers will give them a head start on
preparing for next year.
School board approves $7.8 million
bond resolution
Taking up where they left off on January 10, the Auburn School Board met Thursday,
January 13 and voted 7-0 to adopt a $7.8 million bond resolution, committing to all
needed building repairs and maintenance projects. (more)
bond resolution
Taking up where they left off on January 10, the Auburn School Board met Thursday,
January 13 and voted 7-0 to adopt a $7.8 million bond resolution, committing to all
needed building repairs and maintenance projects. (more)
Moore convicted of 2003 murder
Harry L. Moore of Auburn, who was convicted of first degree murder last Thursday in
Circuit Court, could receive a sentence of a minimum 45 years in prison. (more)
Harry L. Moore of Auburn, who was convicted of first degree murder last Thursday in
Circuit Court, could receive a sentence of a minimum 45 years in prison. (more)
AHS After-Prom chicken dinner
Tuesday, Feb. 15
The Auburn High School After-Prom Committee will hold a chicken dinner from 4:30
to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 15 in the high school cafeteria. Tickets can be
purchased from any AHS junior class member or by calling Cathy Tanner at 836-
8246. Any junior parents who would like to volunteer to help at the dinner can call the
above number. The dinner is being catered by Nelson’s Catering and will include
one-half chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, bread and butter and
drinks. Tickets have already been sent home with juniors and are being sold through
February 9.
Tuesday, Feb. 15
The Auburn High School After-Prom Committee will hold a chicken dinner from 4:30
to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 15 in the high school cafeteria. Tickets can be
purchased from any AHS junior class member or by calling Cathy Tanner at 836-
8246. Any junior parents who would like to volunteer to help at the dinner can call the
above number. The dinner is being catered by Nelson’s Catering and will include
one-half chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, bread and butter and
drinks. Tickets have already been sent home with juniors and are being sold through
February 9.
State vows to pay up
At the regular meeting of the Auburn School Board Monday night, Superintendent
Kathy Garrett said in her brief financial report that the district is in “good shape” and
the money owed is starting to come in. (more)
At the regular meeting of the Auburn School Board Monday night, Superintendent
Kathy Garrett said in her brief financial report that the district is in “good shape” and
the money owed is starting to come in. (more)
Market Day pickup rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 10
The Market Day pickup originally scheduled for February 2 has been postponed because of the weather and rescheduled for
Thursday, February 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Divernon campus. If the cafeteria is not available, the old gym will be used.
The Market Day pickup originally scheduled for February 2 has been postponed because of the weather and rescheduled for
Thursday, February 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Divernon campus. If the cafeteria is not available, the old gym will be used.
Blizzard affects 2000 RECC customers
Depending on where you live, Rural Electric Convenience customers were without power for varying amounts of time Tuesday and
Wednesday. RECC's Lou Delaby, manager of Operations and Maintenance, estimated 2,000 customers were affected. Not all of the
huge area covered by RECC, which supplies electricity to over 5,000 customers, was affected. Most customers in the Auburn,
Chatham, Glenarm, Divernon and Pawnee areas were back online at various times Wednesday, one of the latest the Edgewood area
in Auburn at 11 a.m. The first outage was reported at 9 a.m. Tuesday, thus some customers were without power for 24 hours or more.
Delaby said, "We tried everything we know, but blizzard conditions with galloping lines took time." This meant switching to substations
for other areas, etc. RECC has nine substations, and those at Glenarm, Girard and Lowder supply the southern Sangamon County
area.
Depending on where you live, Rural Electric Convenience customers were without power for varying amounts of time Tuesday and
Wednesday. RECC's Lou Delaby, manager of Operations and Maintenance, estimated 2,000 customers were affected. Not all of the
huge area covered by RECC, which supplies electricity to over 5,000 customers, was affected. Most customers in the Auburn,
Chatham, Glenarm, Divernon and Pawnee areas were back online at various times Wednesday, one of the latest the Edgewood area
in Auburn at 11 a.m. The first outage was reported at 9 a.m. Tuesday, thus some customers were without power for 24 hours or more.
Delaby said, "We tried everything we know, but blizzard conditions with galloping lines took time." This meant switching to substations
for other areas, etc. RECC has nine substations, and those at Glenarm, Girard and Lowder supply the southern Sangamon County
area.
AHS After Prom Committee seeks donations, help
The Auburn After Prom Committee has been diligently working on getting donations for food, drinks and prizes for the upcoming After
Prom, and time is running out. The committee is in desperate need for monetary donations to help cover these costs, and greatly
appreciates the generosity of those individuals or businesses who have already donated. If you can help the After Prom Committee
with a donation send it to Jennifer Grisby, 809 West Washington Street, Auburn, IL 62615. Junior parents are needed as well to work
the After Prom April 9-10 (11 p.m. to 5 a.m.) We will take any time slots you can work, so please contact Cathy Tanner at 836-8246 if
you are able to help.
The Auburn After Prom Committee has been diligently working on getting donations for food, drinks and prizes for the upcoming After
Prom, and time is running out. The committee is in desperate need for monetary donations to help cover these costs, and greatly
appreciates the generosity of those individuals or businesses who have already donated. If you can help the After Prom Committee
with a donation send it to Jennifer Grisby, 809 West Washington Street, Auburn, IL 62615. Junior parents are needed as well to work
the After Prom April 9-10 (11 p.m. to 5 a.m.) We will take any time slots you can work, so please contact Cathy Tanner at 836-8246 if
you are able to help.
Snow removal main council topic
Snow removal occupied the bulk of Monday's one hour city council meeting. (more)
Snow removal occupied the bulk of Monday's one hour city council meeting. (more)
Auburn Softball to hold trivia night March 5
Auburn Schools Softball will hold a trivia night fundraiser Saturday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in the middle school gymnasium in Auburn.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. The entry fee is $10 per player and teams will be allowed a maximum of 10 players. Teams can purchase
mulligans along with a Double Down. Snacks and drinks will also be on sale. To reserve a table, contact Linda Wood at (217)
836-9025 or mrswood90@gmail.com.
Auburn Schools Softball will hold a trivia night fundraiser Saturday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in the middle school gymnasium in Auburn.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. The entry fee is $10 per player and teams will be allowed a maximum of 10 players. Teams can purchase
mulligans along with a Double Down. Snacks and drinks will also be on sale. To reserve a table, contact Linda Wood at (217)
836-9025 or mrswood90@gmail.com.
Legal questions halt school district’s needed bond issue
Legal questions concerning the Auburn School District’s $8 million bond measure passed just last month for Health, Life, Safety
projects have forced the Auburn School Board to rescind the measure and take the issue to the Illinois Supreme Court. (more)
Legal questions concerning the Auburn School District’s $8 million bond measure passed just last month for Health, Life, Safety
projects have forced the Auburn School Board to rescind the measure and take the issue to the Illinois Supreme Court. (more)
Kennedy Road project close
The city is hopeful to have the final six easement signatures by March 1 which will allow the Kennedy Road project to be finalized.
(more)
The city is hopeful to have the final six easement signatures by March 1 which will allow the Kennedy Road project to be finalized.
(more)
Trojans win first-ever Scholastic Bowl regional title
The Scholastic Bowl Trojans scored three wins in taking their first regional title Monday, advancing to Saturday's Carlinville Sectional.
(more)
The Scholastic Bowl Trojans scored three wins in taking their first regional title Monday, advancing to Saturday's Carlinville Sectional.
(more)
National Honor Society inducts 24 new members
The AHS Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 24 new members last Thursday. (more)
The AHS Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 24 new members last Thursday. (more)
School Board discusses class sizes, moves
The proposed Auburn and Divernon Elementary School merger as well as fourth grade class sizes were among items discussed
during Monday night’s meeting of the Auburn School Board. (more)
The proposed Auburn and Divernon Elementary School merger as well as fourth grade class sizes were among items discussed
during Monday night’s meeting of the Auburn School Board. (more)