Ryan Howard and Jorden Seifert are this
year's recipients of the Tony Parola
Memorial Award, which is given each year
to one boy and girl who displayed good
leadership, moral character and
sportsmanship while lettering in two or
more sports during their senior year.
Auburn Schools held its annual Spring
Concert May 13 at the high school. Top senior
music students were honored following the
concert, including (L-R): Whitney Stuva
(National Choral Award for top senior chorus
member), Lucy Parker (Erion Award for overall
outstanding musician) and Diantha Harper
(John Phillip Sousa Award for top senior band
member).
Top music students in band and chorus at
Auburn Junior High at Divernon were honored
following the annual Spring Concert held May
13, front (L-R): Shelby Melton (7th grade
chorus), Ashley Christian (8th grade chorus);
back: Brett Davis (8th grade band), Heather
Gonterman (7th grade band).
Sports Boosters golf outing at Edgewood
July 11
The second annual Auburn/Divernon Sports Boosters golf outing is slated for Friday,
July 11 at Edgewood Golf Course in Auburn with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.
The entry fee is $75 per player or $300 per foursome before July 1. Each player
receives 18 holes of golf and cart, dinner, snacks, gift, beverages and prizes.
Registration is limited to the first 160 people and the deadline to register is July 1.
Proceeds will benefit the junior and senior high school sports programs.
Tee box and hole sponsorships are available in three sizes, $50, $100 and $150.
This is a great way to promote a business and support the school sports programs
at the same time. For more information, call Kelly Horn at 628-3223.
City Council okays changes at busy
4th/Jefferson intersection
The city council added a stop sign plus other changes at the busy intersection of 4th
and Jefferson Monday along with approving a new Community Center rental
agreement. (more)
Vince Speranza was awarded the VFW Post's
semi-annual Distinguished Citizen Award
following the Memorial Day Services Monday
at which Speranza, a retired educator and
World War II veteran, gave the speech. Making
the presentation was VFW Commander Steve
Dengler with Rev. David VanBebber, who gave
the Invocation and Benediction, at the left.
Taylor Stevens and Austin Travous are this
year's recipients of the Edward Lewis
Scholar Award at Auburn Middle School.
The award is presented each year to two
sixth grade students who exhibit initiative,
compassion, dedication to academic
excellence, strong citizenship and loyalty to
American ideals.
Support, coaching staffs approved by
school board
The support and  coaching staffs were approved for the 2008-09 school year at the
board meeting of May  19. (more)
Irwin's Park Association meeting June 4
The Irwin's Park Association will hold its annual meeting Wednesday, June 4, at 6 p.m.
at the Auburn Public Library. (more)
Michael Howard was named the
AHS Class of 2008
Valedictorian at last Friday's
graduation. The Salutatorian is
Carie Hart.
Scholarships and grants were announced at
Friday's high school graduation to the
following: from the left, front, Morgan Ladage,
Lauren McNeil, Cayla Baggerly, Lauren
Armstead, Jett Dennis, Josh Sheppard,  Ryan
Howard; second row, Lucy Parker, Ashley
Masters, Kayla  Runge, Brittany Norris, Megan
Crissey, Jorden Seifert, Halle  Chambers;
third row, Jimmy Spelman, Mackenzie
Dobson, Aleesha Pruitt, Carie Hart, Ashley
Dixon, Aubrey Lee; back, Jesse Kamees,
Michael Howard, Benji Taylor, Nick Wagner,
Paul Venter, Whitney Stuva and Lyndsey
Becker.
Council gives
support to
Veterans
Research Center
The city council unanimously
approved a request by an Ad Hoc
Committee seeking the
establishment of an Auburn Veterans
Research Center in the city library
Monday. (more)
Class of 2008 will remember unique
graduation
The graduation of the Auburn High School Class of 2008  was unique in many ways
including a storm delay. (more)
Special awards presented at MS promotion
Special awards and recognition of students who exhibited excellence were made at the
Thursday, May 29, middle school promotion. (more)
Police chief addresses siren
questions
There seems to be some confusion about the Auburn tornado sirens, so I would like
to take this opportunity to try and answer some of the questions we have received.
(more)
City suffers FY '08 loss of $106,250
Although the city ended Fiscal Year 08 on April 30 in the red, mayor Joe Powell said
that he doesn't see it as a major problem. (more)
School District
buys five buses
The school board approved the
purchase of five new buses at a cost
of $361,000 at its Monday meeting.
(more)
Vic Devos leans against the Panther
Creek Mine Plaque Monument to help
steady it while two Arnold Monument
workers kneel at the base to complete
installation near the pavilion at Irwin's
Park, Town of Irwin. The monument will
be dedicated at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 21
with IL DNR geologist, Phil Smith and
Senator Larry Bomke speakers.
Auburn Township launches website
Auburn Township announces a new website dedicated to offering residents
expanded access to township services.
The site, www.toi,org/AUBURN TOWNSHIP, will concentrate on serving as an
extension of services provided by Auburn Township. Residents will now have the
latest information related to board meetings and programs available 24 hours a day.
Officials hope www.toi.org/AUBURNTOWNSHIP and the information superhighway
will allow all township residents easy access to township happenings and services.
"Township government is closest to the people and our site will continue this trend in
the 21st century," says Jill Horn, Township Supervisor.
Auburn Township provides its citizens road maintenance, assessment of property,
general assistance and numerous other programs. These programs include notary
services, emergency assistance, and referrals to other community agencies.
Township officials encourage visitors to call upon the site and provide the Auburn
Township feedback and suggestions. "We want our site to be a community resource.
We understand that not everyone can make the Township meetings and the website
will help better inform those individuals as well as provide an additional outlet for
feedback from residents regarding issues in Auburn Township," says Horn.