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AHS Homecoming Parade set for Friday, October 3
The Auburn High School Homecoming Parade is coming soon, and the theme this year is "A Midsummer Night." There has been a
change in the parade schedule from recent years. This year, the parade will begin Friday, Oct. 3 at 3:30 p.m. and will follow the same
route as previous years. Line up for the parade will begin at 2:30 p.m. Citizens and community organizations interested in having an
entry in the parade should contact the Auburn High School office or the high school library, leaving the name of the organization, a
contact name, a phone number, the type of entry (float, car, truck, people walking, etc.), and the approximate size of the entry. Any
questions regarding the homecoming parade should be directed to John Moranski, Auburn High School Librarian.
The Auburn High School Homecoming Parade is coming soon, and the theme this year is "A Midsummer Night." There has been a
change in the parade schedule from recent years. This year, the parade will begin Friday, Oct. 3 at 3:30 p.m. and will follow the same
route as previous years. Line up for the parade will begin at 2:30 p.m. Citizens and community organizations interested in having an
entry in the parade should contact the Auburn High School office or the high school library, leaving the name of the organization, a
contact name, a phone number, the type of entry (float, car, truck, people walking, etc.), and the approximate size of the entry. Any
questions regarding the homecoming parade should be directed to John Moranski, Auburn High School Librarian.
City, IEPA to meet on water line problem
Following a 30 minute discussion Monday, the city council voted 7-0 to authorize the city attorney to reply to a summons for a meeting
on an "illegal" water line near the intersection of Divernon Rd. and Route 4. (more)
Following a 30 minute discussion Monday, the city council voted 7-0 to authorize the city attorney to reply to a summons for a meeting
on an "illegal" water line near the intersection of Divernon Rd. and Route 4. (more)
Local youth groups collect 3,688 items for Food Pantry
The Auburn Food Pantry received a boost from 65 youth from five church youth groups in the Auburn community this past Sunday,
September 21. Groups participating were from the Auburn United Methodist Church, Cornerstone Community Church, New Life Family
Worship, St. Benedict's Catholic Church and Trinity Lutheran Church. A total of 3,688 items plus cash donations were collected. The
Food Pantry offers its thanks to the Auburn community for the generous donations to this worthwhile cause. The Auburn Food Pantry,
which operates on donations only and receives no governmental help, is in constant need of support. Monetary donations can be
made to the pantry's treasurer, Betty Ludek, at 319 North Grand Avenue, Auburn. Anyone who purchased food for the collection drive but
was unable to contribute at the designated times or anyone with questions on the project, can call the Food Pantry representative for
this project, Gay Marques at 438-3553.
The Auburn Food Pantry received a boost from 65 youth from five church youth groups in the Auburn community this past Sunday,
September 21. Groups participating were from the Auburn United Methodist Church, Cornerstone Community Church, New Life Family
Worship, St. Benedict's Catholic Church and Trinity Lutheran Church. A total of 3,688 items plus cash donations were collected. The
Food Pantry offers its thanks to the Auburn community for the generous donations to this worthwhile cause. The Auburn Food Pantry,
which operates on donations only and receives no governmental help, is in constant need of support. Monetary donations can be
made to the pantry's treasurer, Betty Ludek, at 319 North Grand Avenue, Auburn. Anyone who purchased food for the collection drive but
was unable to contribute at the designated times or anyone with questions on the project, can call the Food Pantry representative for
this project, Gay Marques at 438-3553.
AJWC Box Tops for Education program started
The Auburn Junior Women's Club is once again coordinating the collection of Box Tops for Education at the elementary and middle
schools. Classes will be rewarded throughout the year for bringing in the most box tops. The community is encouraged to submit box
tops for the schools as each box top is worth 10 cents. The schools are then able to purchase items needed for the students and
teachers. Some items that have been purchased in the past include digital cameras and library books for each grade level. Box tops
can be dropped off at either the schools or the library. If anyone is interested in helping out with this project, please contact a member
of the Auburn Junior Women's Club.
The Auburn Junior Women's Club is once again coordinating the collection of Box Tops for Education at the elementary and middle
schools. Classes will be rewarded throughout the year for bringing in the most box tops. The community is encouraged to submit box
tops for the schools as each box top is worth 10 cents. The schools are then able to purchase items needed for the students and
teachers. Some items that have been purchased in the past include digital cameras and library books for each grade level. Box tops
can be dropped off at either the schools or the library. If anyone is interested in helping out with this project, please contact a member
of the Auburn Junior Women's Club.
Auburn's 4x400 relay quartet of (L-R) Bree
Stevens, Courtney Palazzolo, Marissa
Schmid and Taylor Hunt took first place at
Saturday's Rochester Invite with a
season-best time of 4:25.9.
Stevens, Courtney Palazzolo, Marissa
Schmid and Taylor Hunt took first place at
Saturday's Rochester Invite with a
season-best time of 4:25.9.
Bates selected Region 6
Athletic Director of Year
Dave Bates, Auburn High School head football coach and Athletic
Director, has been selected as the Class 1A and 2A Division 6
Athletic Director of the Year by the Illinois Athletic Directors
Association at an awards ceremony last Saturday at Tinley Park.
The following is the nomination resume:
Being a high school athletic director might be daunting to some,
but to Dave Bates it's just one position in addition to many others.
For the past 18 years, he has been the athletic director of the
Auburn Community School District #10 for both the high school
and junior high.
Dave earned his BA in physical education from Monmouth
College and followed it with his Master's from Illinois State
University in Sports Administration. He used this education to
start the Auburn Junior Football Program in 1996 and now is the
president in charge of purchasing, registration and educating
coaches under JFL standards.
Dave's contributions to the school district haven't only been
through athletics. He has also been a biology teacher for five
years and a P.E. teacher for 22. He was also a teacher and
assistant coach of three sports at Cairo High School for two years
preceding his time at Auburn.
If these positions aren't enough to keep him busy, he has also
served his conference in different ways. For the Prairie State
Conference, he worked as the president and secretary while
creating the master schedules for football and track. Recently, in
the Sangamon Conference, he developed the master schedule
for football. He has earned recognition for his efforts with
becoming a trustee and named president of the Illinois High
School Football Coaches Association in 2003. In a busy and
eventful life, he still manages to be an admirable leader for
students in the Auburn School District.
Athletic Director of Year
Dave Bates, Auburn High School head football coach and Athletic
Director, has been selected as the Class 1A and 2A Division 6
Athletic Director of the Year by the Illinois Athletic Directors
Association at an awards ceremony last Saturday at Tinley Park.
The following is the nomination resume:
Being a high school athletic director might be daunting to some,
but to Dave Bates it's just one position in addition to many others.
For the past 18 years, he has been the athletic director of the
Auburn Community School District #10 for both the high school
and junior high.
Dave earned his BA in physical education from Monmouth
College and followed it with his Master's from Illinois State
University in Sports Administration. He used this education to
start the Auburn Junior Football Program in 1996 and now is the
president in charge of purchasing, registration and educating
coaches under JFL standards.
Dave's contributions to the school district haven't only been
through athletics. He has also been a biology teacher for five
years and a P.E. teacher for 22. He was also a teacher and
assistant coach of three sports at Cairo High School for two years
preceding his time at Auburn.
If these positions aren't enough to keep him busy, he has also
served his conference in different ways. For the Prairie State
Conference, he worked as the president and secretary while
creating the master schedules for football and track. Recently, in
the Sangamon Conference, he developed the master schedule
for football. He has earned recognition for his efforts with
becoming a trustee and named president of the Illinois High
School Football Coaches Association in 2003. In a busy and
eventful life, he still manages to be an admirable leader for
students in the Auburn School District.
Hunt, 4x400 relay qualify for state meet
Auburn's Taylor Hunt will compete in two events at the IHSA Girls Class A State Track
and Field Meet this weekend in Charleston. The sophomore won the 400 and placed
second in the 200 at Friday's Sectional Meet at Rochester. The 1600 relay team of
Bryanna Stevens, Courtney Palazzolo, Marissa Schmid and Hunt also qualified for State
with a second place finish. As a team, the Lady Trojans scored 48 points to place fifth in
the 16-team Sectional. Hunt ran a season-best 59.9 to win the 400 over a very good
field that saw four runners qualify for State. It was her first time under one minute this
year after doing it to win the state title as an 8th grader, and last year in setting the
school record (59.6). Less than an hour later, Hunt came back to place second in the
200. Despite running in the eighth lane, Hunt matched her own school record with a
26.4 timing, her best of the season. The 1600 relay team turned in its best time of the
season with 4:19.2 and continues to close in on the school record of 4:15.0, which was
set in 1982 by the foursome of Melody Ping, Ruth Pierce, Renee Sutton and Monica
Pitman. The chances are promising that the record will fall if not against the stronger
competition at State, then next year since none of the foursome are seniors. Freshman
Taylor Magdich placed fourth in both the 1600 (5:50.3) and 3200 (12:25.8), the latter a
PR. Brittany Ippensen was fourth in the pole vault (8-0), Hillary Sims cleared 4-8 in the
high jump for fourth and the 800 relay team of Tera Kirby, Chelsea Domescik, Sims and
Bethani Hogan was fourth with a season-best 1:57.8. The 400 relay team of Kirby,
Musson, Domescik and Stevens placed fifth in 55.6 and Brooke Longmeyer took sixth in
the shot put with a 30-8 effort. Laurel Marques did not place in the 3200 but ran a
season-best 13:57.7.
MAGDICH WINS 3200 AT
CAPITAL AREA CLASSIC
Magdich won Auburn's only first place at the Capital Area Classic Monday at Glenwood.
The freshman won the 3200 in 12:29.5 and came back later for third in the 1600 in
5:50.7. Hunt, who did not run the 200, was second in the 400 with a time of 1:00.3. The
1600 relay team of Stevens, Palazzolo, Schmid and Hunt placed third in 4:22.6 and the
800 relay team of Kirby, Domescik, Sims and Hogan was eighth in 1:58.8.
Auburn's Taylor Hunt will compete in two events at the IHSA Girls Class A State Track
and Field Meet this weekend in Charleston. The sophomore won the 400 and placed
second in the 200 at Friday's Sectional Meet at Rochester. The 1600 relay team of
Bryanna Stevens, Courtney Palazzolo, Marissa Schmid and Hunt also qualified for State
with a second place finish. As a team, the Lady Trojans scored 48 points to place fifth in
the 16-team Sectional. Hunt ran a season-best 59.9 to win the 400 over a very good
field that saw four runners qualify for State. It was her first time under one minute this
year after doing it to win the state title as an 8th grader, and last year in setting the
school record (59.6). Less than an hour later, Hunt came back to place second in the
200. Despite running in the eighth lane, Hunt matched her own school record with a
26.4 timing, her best of the season. The 1600 relay team turned in its best time of the
season with 4:19.2 and continues to close in on the school record of 4:15.0, which was
set in 1982 by the foursome of Melody Ping, Ruth Pierce, Renee Sutton and Monica
Pitman. The chances are promising that the record will fall if not against the stronger
competition at State, then next year since none of the foursome are seniors. Freshman
Taylor Magdich placed fourth in both the 1600 (5:50.3) and 3200 (12:25.8), the latter a
PR. Brittany Ippensen was fourth in the pole vault (8-0), Hillary Sims cleared 4-8 in the
high jump for fourth and the 800 relay team of Tera Kirby, Chelsea Domescik, Sims and
Bethani Hogan was fourth with a season-best 1:57.8. The 400 relay team of Kirby,
Musson, Domescik and Stevens placed fifth in 55.6 and Brooke Longmeyer took sixth in
the shot put with a 30-8 effort. Laurel Marques did not place in the 3200 but ran a
season-best 13:57.7.
MAGDICH WINS 3200 AT
CAPITAL AREA CLASSIC
Magdich won Auburn's only first place at the Capital Area Classic Monday at Glenwood.
The freshman won the 3200 in 12:29.5 and came back later for third in the 1600 in
5:50.7. Hunt, who did not run the 200, was second in the 400 with a time of 1:00.3. The
1600 relay team of Stevens, Palazzolo, Schmid and Hunt placed third in 4:22.6 and the
800 relay team of Kirby, Domescik, Sims and Hogan was eighth in 1:58.8.
The Auburn High School cheerleading squad
made an outstanding showing at an NCA
Cheerleading Camp held at Eastern Illinois
University in Charleston July 20-23, bringing
home many awards that included Top
Performance Team, Spirit Award, Champion
Chant, Herkie Team Award plus awards for
Technical Excellence and Leadership. The
squad includes, front (L-R): Courtney
Palazzolo, Teagan King, Hannah Wankel,
Lindsey Shamloo, Elissa Dolbeare; middle:
Kayla DuBois, D.J. Gerken, Katie Howard,
Shannon Waggoner, Shaye Miller, Brooke
Winningham; back: Alex Garrett, Julia Potts,
Paige Wilson, Elizabeth Grigsby, Maggie
Dambacher, Molly Hunter and Andrea Jones.
The girls are coached by Rachel Downey.
made an outstanding showing at an NCA
Cheerleading Camp held at Eastern Illinois
University in Charleston July 20-23, bringing
home many awards that included Top
Performance Team, Spirit Award, Champion
Chant, Herkie Team Award plus awards for
Technical Excellence and Leadership. The
squad includes, front (L-R): Courtney
Palazzolo, Teagan King, Hannah Wankel,
Lindsey Shamloo, Elissa Dolbeare; middle:
Kayla DuBois, D.J. Gerken, Katie Howard,
Shannon Waggoner, Shaye Miller, Brooke
Winningham; back: Alex Garrett, Julia Potts,
Paige Wilson, Elizabeth Grigsby, Maggie
Dambacher, Molly Hunter and Andrea Jones.
The girls are coached by Rachel Downey.
Stephanie Angelo of Auburn
delivers a fourth inning strike
in the Trojans' 10-7 loss to
AC Central-Virginia in recent
action.
delivers a fourth inning strike
in the Trojans' 10-7 loss to
AC Central-Virginia in recent
action.
Jordan Burton rounds third and
heads for home to score on a
double by Ryan Howard in the
2nd inning of Auburn's 11-10
win over Pleasant Plains here
recently. Burton had three hits
and scored twice for the
Trojans, now 10-5 on the year.
heads for home to score on a
double by Ryan Howard in the
2nd inning of Auburn's 11-10
win over Pleasant Plains here
recently. Burton had three hits
and scored twice for the
Trojans, now 10-5 on the year.
Auburn 8th grader Dakota
Conrad has set a new school
record in the high jump by
clearing 5-7 at a meet held in
Pawnee earlier this season.
Conrad broke the old mark of
5-6, set by Brett Hunley in
1985.
Conrad has set a new school
record in the high jump by
clearing 5-7 at a meet held in
Pawnee earlier this season.
Conrad broke the old mark of
5-6, set by Brett Hunley in
1985.
Auburn Music Boosters citrus sales
The Auburn Music Boosters will be taking citrus orders October 6-17. Funds from citrus sales help
support the K-12 music programs. The Music Boosters are currently raising funds for a timpani,
music camp scholarships, and additional needs to support music education. Auburn music students
in grades 5-12 will receive order forms and need to return all orders and money to the school by
October 20. Anyone not contacted by a music student, may order citrus by sending an order and
check made payable to Auburn Music Boosters to Karen Greifzu, 14736 Dixon Road, Auburn.
Questions about citrus orders or sales may be directed to Cindy Diemer at 438-3043 or Judy Kuhn at
438-4147. The following selections are available again this year:
— 10 lb. carton navel oranges, $16; 20 lb. carton navel oranges, $22; 10 lb. carton red grapefruit,
$16; 20 lb. carton red grapefruit, $22. 10 lb. carton mixed, $17; 20 lb. carton mixed, $24. This year's
fruit is provided by Florida Indian River Groves and will be shipped directly to Auburn from Florida for
maximum freshness. Fruit is scheduled to arrive the third week in November, just in time to share
with relatives for Thanksgiving.
The Auburn Music Boosters will be taking citrus orders October 6-17. Funds from citrus sales help
support the K-12 music programs. The Music Boosters are currently raising funds for a timpani,
music camp scholarships, and additional needs to support music education. Auburn music students
in grades 5-12 will receive order forms and need to return all orders and money to the school by
October 20. Anyone not contacted by a music student, may order citrus by sending an order and
check made payable to Auburn Music Boosters to Karen Greifzu, 14736 Dixon Road, Auburn.
Questions about citrus orders or sales may be directed to Cindy Diemer at 438-3043 or Judy Kuhn at
438-4147. The following selections are available again this year:
— 10 lb. carton navel oranges, $16; 20 lb. carton navel oranges, $22; 10 lb. carton red grapefruit,
$16; 20 lb. carton red grapefruit, $22. 10 lb. carton mixed, $17; 20 lb. carton mixed, $24. This year's
fruit is provided by Florida Indian River Groves and will be shipped directly to Auburn from Florida for
maximum freshness. Fruit is scheduled to arrive the third week in November, just in time to share
with relatives for Thanksgiving.
'Trick or Treat to Help Families Eat' fundraiser
Auburn Township, in conjunction with the Auburn Food Pantry, is announcing a "Trick or Treat to Help Families Eat" donation
fundraiser in support of our local food pantry. The "donation can" event will be held during Halloween trick-or-treat hours. All area
citizens are encouraged to donate their spare change to any children who carry the official "Trick or Treat to Help Families Eat"
donation can while trick-or-treating in our community. All monetary donations are welcome, no matter how small. All children who turn
in their can by November 2 will have their names entered into a drawing for prizes. Please see future issues of the Auburn Citizen for
further details. Any questions may be directed to Jill Horn, Auburn Township at 438-6872 or Pam Venter, Auburn Food Pantry at
438-6420.
Auburn Township, in conjunction with the Auburn Food Pantry, is announcing a "Trick or Treat to Help Families Eat" donation
fundraiser in support of our local food pantry. The "donation can" event will be held during Halloween trick-or-treat hours. All area
citizens are encouraged to donate their spare change to any children who carry the official "Trick or Treat to Help Families Eat"
donation can while trick-or-treating in our community. All monetary donations are welcome, no matter how small. All children who turn
in their can by November 2 will have their names entered into a drawing for prizes. Please see future issues of the Auburn Citizen for
further details. Any questions may be directed to Jill Horn, Auburn Township at 438-6872 or Pam Venter, Auburn Food Pantry at
438-6420.
Township Board votes on salaries for next
term
At the regular Auburn Township meeting held Wednesday, October 8, the board addressed setting
salaries for the next term, 2009-2013. Illinois statute requires that salaries for the new upcoming term
must be set at least 180 days before the term begins (by November 19) for all township officers.
Supervisor Jill Horn proposed that, in light of the current financial crisis being faced, not only by
citizens of Illinois, but by all Americans, the board should consider a freeze on salaries for all
township officers for the next term. Horn explained that it is hard to justify a raise, when those salaries
are being paid by the hardworking taxpayers of Auburn Township who are already financially
burdened. After some discussion Matt Brown, Auburn Township Assessor, explained that the salary
of the Auburn assessor is low compared with similar townships, and new home development in
Auburn Township is increasing daily, creating additional burden on the assessor. The board voted
unanimously to freeze the salaries of all township officers at the current rate, with the exception of the
assessor, which will receive a three percent year increase for the next four-year term. In addition to
the increase the assessor receives reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of
duties. The next term for the assessor will be from January 1, 2010 through January 1, 2014. The next
term for all other officers runs from May 18, 2009 through May 19, 2013.
term
At the regular Auburn Township meeting held Wednesday, October 8, the board addressed setting
salaries for the next term, 2009-2013. Illinois statute requires that salaries for the new upcoming term
must be set at least 180 days before the term begins (by November 19) for all township officers.
Supervisor Jill Horn proposed that, in light of the current financial crisis being faced, not only by
citizens of Illinois, but by all Americans, the board should consider a freeze on salaries for all
township officers for the next term. Horn explained that it is hard to justify a raise, when those salaries
are being paid by the hardworking taxpayers of Auburn Township who are already financially
burdened. After some discussion Matt Brown, Auburn Township Assessor, explained that the salary
of the Auburn assessor is low compared with similar townships, and new home development in
Auburn Township is increasing daily, creating additional burden on the assessor. The board voted
unanimously to freeze the salaries of all township officers at the current rate, with the exception of the
assessor, which will receive a three percent year increase for the next four-year term. In addition to
the increase the assessor receives reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of
duties. The next term for the assessor will be from January 1, 2010 through January 1, 2014. The next
term for all other officers runs from May 18, 2009 through May 19, 2013.
