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Auburn Middle School curriculum changes
Monday's school board meeting was rather routine, but a request to save a 10 minute recess period at the middle school (grades
4-6) has fostered some improved curriculum changes. (more)
Monday's school board meeting was rather routine, but a request to save a 10 minute recess period at the middle school (grades
4-6) has fostered some improved curriculum changes. (more)
Emergency vote adds stop sign in high school area
Although the city council passed several motions including an emergency measure concerning a stop sign, the bulk of Monday's
two hour meeting was discussions. (more)
Although the city council passed several motions including an emergency measure concerning a stop sign, the bulk of Monday's
two hour meeting was discussions. (more)
Lions elect officers, Clark new president
Connie Clark was elected president of the Auburn Lions Club at its recent election of officers for the 2008-09 year. Also elected
were Billie Allen, treasurer; Wayne Clark, secretary and Charlie Howard as membership chairman. The officers assumed their
duties at the July meeting. Clark said "the club would like to thank the outgoing officers, president Dave Beck and the late Mike
Fedor, treasurer, for their outstanding support of our club and the community." Fedor was the last active Charter Member for the
club which was established February 3, 1977. "We are always looking for new members who have an open invitation to attend our
meetings," concluded Clark. The Lions meeting is the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Legion Post home at the corner
of Fifth and Adams.
Connie Clark was elected president of the Auburn Lions Club at its recent election of officers for the 2008-09 year. Also elected
were Billie Allen, treasurer; Wayne Clark, secretary and Charlie Howard as membership chairman. The officers assumed their
duties at the July meeting. Clark said "the club would like to thank the outgoing officers, president Dave Beck and the late Mike
Fedor, treasurer, for their outstanding support of our club and the community." Fedor was the last active Charter Member for the
club which was established February 3, 1977. "We are always looking for new members who have an open invitation to attend our
meetings," concluded Clark. The Lions meeting is the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Legion Post home at the corner
of Fifth and Adams.
Former mayor Boesdorfer dies
Three term mayor Loren Boesdorfer died Tuesday, August 19. He was 85. Visitation
will be held Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church and an hour before
funeral services Friday at Trinity at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Richard Harre will officiate.
Bramley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Boesdorfer served as Auburn's mayor twice. After six years as an alderman, he was
elected to the first of two terms in 1977, defeating Mike Bertoux 1142-274. In 1981 he
won re-election defeating Carl Clark 714-448. After four years in retirement, he again
sought the mayoral post, however losing to George Brown (454-417) in a four person
race that included Randy Sharp and Mary Thornton. Four years later, he won in a tight
race with Brown, 856-632. He married Gladys Diers on July 3, 1944, who survives
along with a son, Greg (Pam), daughters, Connie (James) McCaslin and Kathy Garst
(fiance Gerald Mitchell), all of Auburn. There are seven grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren. Active in church and community, he was a Service to Mankind
winner. He farmed all his life, was part owner of BAB Grain and served in the military.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church serving as one of its original founders,
and helped found DICKEY-john Corp.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the
Auburn Trinity Lutheran Church building fund or the Auburn Emergency Squad.
Three term mayor Loren Boesdorfer died Tuesday, August 19. He was 85. Visitation
will be held Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church and an hour before
funeral services Friday at Trinity at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Richard Harre will officiate.
Bramley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Boesdorfer served as Auburn's mayor twice. After six years as an alderman, he was
elected to the first of two terms in 1977, defeating Mike Bertoux 1142-274. In 1981 he
won re-election defeating Carl Clark 714-448. After four years in retirement, he again
sought the mayoral post, however losing to George Brown (454-417) in a four person
race that included Randy Sharp and Mary Thornton. Four years later, he won in a tight
race with Brown, 856-632. He married Gladys Diers on July 3, 1944, who survives
along with a son, Greg (Pam), daughters, Connie (James) McCaslin and Kathy Garst
(fiance Gerald Mitchell), all of Auburn. There are seven grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren. Active in church and community, he was a Service to Mankind
winner. He farmed all his life, was part owner of BAB Grain and served in the military.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church serving as one of its original founders,
and helped found DICKEY-john Corp.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the
Auburn Trinity Lutheran Church building fund or the Auburn Emergency Squad.
Mario Clouser, left, won his second race in
three weeks last Saturday in the 40 lap Illinois
State Midget Auto Racing Championship
Regional at the Grundy County Speedway in
Morris, Illinois. From the left, Clouser, Paul
Clouser, Giancarlo Clouser, Dominic Clouser
and Geno Marchizza.
three weeks last Saturday in the 40 lap Illinois
State Midget Auto Racing Championship
Regional at the Grundy County Speedway in
Morris, Illinois. From the left, Clouser, Paul
Clouser, Giancarlo Clouser, Dominic Clouser
and Geno Marchizza.
CHRIS DANIELS
Lt. Chris Daniels qualifies for Jets
Second Lieutenant Christopher C. Daniels, USMC, completed Primary Naval Flight
Training this past week at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Milton, Florida. He was
selected for jets and is now scheduled to attend Advanced Flight Training as NAS
Kingsville, Texas. All flight training begins at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida,
the "Cradle of Naval Aviation." Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard flight
students spend about six weeks in Aviation Preflight Indoctrination (API) at the Naval
Aviation Schools Command. Here they are challenged both academically and
physically. Classes include, aerodynamics, weather, air navigation, aviation
physiology and water survival.
After completing API, Daniels proceeded to NAS Whiting Field and completed Primary
training in approximately 22 weeks. Training included ground-based academics,
simulators and flight training in the T-34C Turbo- mentor. Primary training consisted of
six stages, Aircraft Familiarization (FAM), Basic Instruments, Precision Aerobatics,
Formation, Day and Night Navigation, and Radio Instruments.
He next enters the Strike (JET) pipeline to begin training at NAS Kingsville in the T-45A.
During Strike training, pilots learn strike tactics, weapons delivery, air combat
maneuvering, and receive their military instrument rating and carrier landing
qualifications. Students earn their wings in approximately 56 weeks. Daniels earned
the API physical fitness award for achieving the highest score in his class on the
physical fitness test. He was later awarded a Commendation for outstanding academic
achievement after scoring an overall 98 percent average in Primary. Most recently, he
was added to the Commodore's List for students in Training Air Wing Five whose
combined academic and flight averages put them in the top 10 percent of graduating
students.
Second Lieutenant Christopher C. Daniels, USMC, completed Primary Naval Flight
Training this past week at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Milton, Florida. He was
selected for jets and is now scheduled to attend Advanced Flight Training as NAS
Kingsville, Texas. All flight training begins at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida,
the "Cradle of Naval Aviation." Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard flight
students spend about six weeks in Aviation Preflight Indoctrination (API) at the Naval
Aviation Schools Command. Here they are challenged both academically and
physically. Classes include, aerodynamics, weather, air navigation, aviation
physiology and water survival.
After completing API, Daniels proceeded to NAS Whiting Field and completed Primary
training in approximately 22 weeks. Training included ground-based academics,
simulators and flight training in the T-34C Turbo- mentor. Primary training consisted of
six stages, Aircraft Familiarization (FAM), Basic Instruments, Precision Aerobatics,
Formation, Day and Night Navigation, and Radio Instruments.
He next enters the Strike (JET) pipeline to begin training at NAS Kingsville in the T-45A.
During Strike training, pilots learn strike tactics, weapons delivery, air combat
maneuvering, and receive their military instrument rating and carrier landing
qualifications. Students earn their wings in approximately 56 weeks. Daniels earned
the API physical fitness award for achieving the highest score in his class on the
physical fitness test. He was later awarded a Commendation for outstanding academic
achievement after scoring an overall 98 percent average in Primary. Most recently, he
was added to the Commodore's List for students in Training Air Wing Five whose
combined academic and flight averages put them in the top 10 percent of graduating
students.
City's emergency free phone service a hard sell to date
Slowly, but hopefully surely, the city's phone service is getting more signups. But to date, the FREE service has been a hard sell.
(more)
Slowly, but hopefully surely, the city's phone service is getting more signups. But to date, the FREE service has been a hard sell.
(more)
ACHH Support Tea Sunday, October 26
The third annual Afternoon Tea supporting Auburn Community Helping Hands will be held Sunday, October 26. This is a great
opportunity for a mother/daughter outing. This year's entertainment will be a Mystery Tea, "Who Killed the Roving Romeo of the Red
Feather Ladies." It will be a lot of fun guessing 'who dunit'! Auburn Community Helping Hands has been serving the Auburn
community for over 20 years. ACHH purchases coats, shoes and clothing for needy children in the Auburn School District. ACHH
also makes food baskets and delivers them at Christmas. Last year ACHH shopped for 108 children and distributed 75 food
baskets. Over the past 22 years ACHH has served 1450 people, 162 last year. The Afternoon Mystery Tea will be held at the Holy
Cross Parish Center at 124 W. Washington, Auburn, across from St. Benedict's Church. The Tea is from 2 to 4 p.m. Doors will open
at 1 p.m.
Tickets are on sale now. They are $25 each, which includes luncheon, tea, entertainment and a take home gift. Tickets must be
obtained in advance. Tickets sales close October 1. Tickets may be obtained by contacting Brenda Rubenacker at 438-3674 or
Teresa Clem at 438-9944. Tickets will be mailed after payment is received. Tables seat eight; however seating is assigned.
Therefore, if you are coming with a group, be sure to request tickets together. There also will be a silent auction and vendors selling
wares. The proceeds of the auction sale will go to Auburn Community Helping Hands. This event is sponsored by Auburn Redbud
Babes.
The third annual Afternoon Tea supporting Auburn Community Helping Hands will be held Sunday, October 26. This is a great
opportunity for a mother/daughter outing. This year's entertainment will be a Mystery Tea, "Who Killed the Roving Romeo of the Red
Feather Ladies." It will be a lot of fun guessing 'who dunit'! Auburn Community Helping Hands has been serving the Auburn
community for over 20 years. ACHH purchases coats, shoes and clothing for needy children in the Auburn School District. ACHH
also makes food baskets and delivers them at Christmas. Last year ACHH shopped for 108 children and distributed 75 food
baskets. Over the past 22 years ACHH has served 1450 people, 162 last year. The Afternoon Mystery Tea will be held at the Holy
Cross Parish Center at 124 W. Washington, Auburn, across from St. Benedict's Church. The Tea is from 2 to 4 p.m. Doors will open
at 1 p.m.
Tickets are on sale now. They are $25 each, which includes luncheon, tea, entertainment and a take home gift. Tickets must be
obtained in advance. Tickets sales close October 1. Tickets may be obtained by contacting Brenda Rubenacker at 438-3674 or
Teresa Clem at 438-9944. Tickets will be mailed after payment is received. Tables seat eight; however seating is assigned.
Therefore, if you are coming with a group, be sure to request tickets together. There also will be a silent auction and vendors selling
wares. The proceeds of the auction sale will go to Auburn Community Helping Hands. This event is sponsored by Auburn Redbud
Babes.
The Auburn High School Class of 1958 held
its 50th reunion Saturday at Edgewood Golf
Club. Attending were, from the left, front, Mike
Moats, Vic Devos, Rich Blair, Jack Hummel,
Jerry Domescik, Bob Gheen, Bruce Eldridge,
Lloyd Barnard, Bob Brackebusch; back, Carol
(Prelac) Gheen, Bill Evans, Kay (Hunley)
Titchenal, Mary (Karhliker) Lane, Gene Maley,
Joanne (Brewer) Newberry, Carol (Butler)
Klans, Dorthea (Spears) Sorenson, Marion
(Patrick) Steinbach, Beverly (MacMurdo) Ervin,
Barbara (Ware) Patton, Jeanette Machino,
Carol Howe, Bonnie (Boston) Sandidge,
Brenda (Morris) Anderson, Jim Neumann,
Cynthia (Shutt) Cirome, Mary Alice McNaught,
Frank Sterbenz, Bob Townsend, Carol
Rolando, Roger Hocking and Fred Bradshaw.
its 50th reunion Saturday at Edgewood Golf
Club. Attending were, from the left, front, Mike
Moats, Vic Devos, Rich Blair, Jack Hummel,
Jerry Domescik, Bob Gheen, Bruce Eldridge,
Lloyd Barnard, Bob Brackebusch; back, Carol
(Prelac) Gheen, Bill Evans, Kay (Hunley)
Titchenal, Mary (Karhliker) Lane, Gene Maley,
Joanne (Brewer) Newberry, Carol (Butler)
Klans, Dorthea (Spears) Sorenson, Marion
(Patrick) Steinbach, Beverly (MacMurdo) Ervin,
Barbara (Ware) Patton, Jeanette Machino,
Carol Howe, Bonnie (Boston) Sandidge,
Brenda (Morris) Anderson, Jim Neumann,
Cynthia (Shutt) Cirome, Mary Alice McNaught,
Frank Sterbenz, Bob Townsend, Carol
Rolando, Roger Hocking and Fred Bradshaw.
Local youth to collect for Food Pantry
September 14
The Auburn Food Pantry is in constant need of help. The Auburn Food Pantry
operates on donations only. They receive no governmental money to fill their needs.
On Sunday, September 14, local church youth groups will conduct a collection of non-
perishable food through their assigned section of town from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The
youth of Auburn, with their youth groups, have been collecting for the Auburn Food
Pantry now for the 12th year. All the youth groups will then take the food that is
collected during the collection to the Auburn Food Pantry located in the lower level of
St. Benedict’s Church.
To help the youth with their collection and to support the food pantry, the community
is asked to be ready with donations. Canned meats, fruits and vegetables, macaroni
and cheese, casserole mixes, peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti sauces, soups, dish
detergent, bath soap, laundry products, personal hygiene products, baby care
products, tooth paste and toothbrushes, toilet paper and other paper products are
also needed. The food pantry request that no home canning products be donated at
anytime. If you would like to make a monetary donation, that would also be
appreciated.
If you are unable to contribute at the designated times, are overlooked, or have any
questions pertaining to this collection, they can be directed to the food pantry
representative, Gay Marques at 438-3553. A special note to the church youth leaders
— if you have not responded to your participation in this event, please do so now.
September 14
The Auburn Food Pantry is in constant need of help. The Auburn Food Pantry
operates on donations only. They receive no governmental money to fill their needs.
On Sunday, September 14, local church youth groups will conduct a collection of non-
perishable food through their assigned section of town from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The
youth of Auburn, with their youth groups, have been collecting for the Auburn Food
Pantry now for the 12th year. All the youth groups will then take the food that is
collected during the collection to the Auburn Food Pantry located in the lower level of
St. Benedict’s Church.
To help the youth with their collection and to support the food pantry, the community
is asked to be ready with donations. Canned meats, fruits and vegetables, macaroni
and cheese, casserole mixes, peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti sauces, soups, dish
detergent, bath soap, laundry products, personal hygiene products, baby care
products, tooth paste and toothbrushes, toilet paper and other paper products are
also needed. The food pantry request that no home canning products be donated at
anytime. If you would like to make a monetary donation, that would also be
appreciated.
If you are unable to contribute at the designated times, are overlooked, or have any
questions pertaining to this collection, they can be directed to the food pantry
representative, Gay Marques at 438-3553. A special note to the church youth leaders
— if you have not responded to your participation in this event, please do so now.
Watson earns All-Conference honors at Blackburn
Aubrey Watson of Auburn was among five members of the Blackburn College softball team to earn All-Conference honors from the
St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference this year. Watson was named to the first team All-Conference as a pitcher and was also
named the SLIAC Newcomer of the Year. She struck out 151 batters and walked just 36 in 110 innings of work as a freshman.
Watson finished with a 9-8 record and a 2.60 earned run average while leading the Beavers in starts, appearances and complete
games. She is the second straight Blackburn player to earn the SLIAC Newcomer of the Year award and was also an All-SLIAC
Tournament selection. Watson began her career at Blackburn in style by going the distance in a nine-inning 5-3 win at Rhodes
College in Memphis, Tennessee March 13, striking out 13 and walking just one. She also was the winner in a 2-1 victory at
Greenville College in the second game of an April 7 doubleheader, striking out 11 while scattering six hits and two walks. Other
early-season highlights saw Watson score three runs in a 9-1 victory over Maranatha March 12, while going the distance on the
mound; finish two-for-four at the plate with a run scored and earn the pitching win in a 7-6 comeback win over Maryville April 9, as
Blackburn rallied with four runs in the bottom of the 7th; and strike out seven in a 3-2 come from behind win April 15 over
Westminster College. A 2007 graduate of Auburn High School, she is the daughter of Larry and Dawn Watson.
Aubrey Watson of Auburn was among five members of the Blackburn College softball team to earn All-Conference honors from the
St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference this year. Watson was named to the first team All-Conference as a pitcher and was also
named the SLIAC Newcomer of the Year. She struck out 151 batters and walked just 36 in 110 innings of work as a freshman.
Watson finished with a 9-8 record and a 2.60 earned run average while leading the Beavers in starts, appearances and complete
games. She is the second straight Blackburn player to earn the SLIAC Newcomer of the Year award and was also an All-SLIAC
Tournament selection. Watson began her career at Blackburn in style by going the distance in a nine-inning 5-3 win at Rhodes
College in Memphis, Tennessee March 13, striking out 13 and walking just one. She also was the winner in a 2-1 victory at
Greenville College in the second game of an April 7 doubleheader, striking out 11 while scattering six hits and two walks. Other
early-season highlights saw Watson score three runs in a 9-1 victory over Maranatha March 12, while going the distance on the
mound; finish two-for-four at the plate with a run scored and earn the pitching win in a 7-6 comeback win over Maryville April 9, as
Blackburn rallied with four runs in the bottom of the 7th; and strike out seven in a 3-2 come from behind win April 15 over
Westminster College. A 2007 graduate of Auburn High School, she is the daughter of Larry and Dawn Watson.
City buys playground equipment, to write new contract for Red
Bud Park
Most of Monday's city council major action came in the last order of business during the Park and Recreation Committee report.
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Bud Park
Most of Monday's city council major action came in the last order of business during the Park and Recreation Committee report.
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Heritage Chevrolet closes
Heritage Chevrolet in Auburn closed its doors August 31. Owner Dave Dimon said after a lot of thought about the requirements
placed on us from General Motors, he wasn’t ready to meet them. (more)
Heritage Chevrolet in Auburn closed its doors August 31. Owner Dave Dimon said after a lot of thought about the requirements
placed on us from General Motors, he wasn’t ready to meet them. (more)
School board adopts budget
The Auburn Board of Education approved the budget for the 2008-09 school year Monday, albeit an unbalanced one. (more)
The Auburn Board of Education approved the budget for the 2008-09 school year Monday, albeit an unbalanced one. (more)
