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Auburn High School's volleyball team has
seven returning letterwinners this year, front
(L-R) Chelsea Davis, Brittany Ippensen,
Aimee Domescik, Taylor Hunt; back: Katie
Howard, Marissa Schmid and Lauren Lay.
The Lady Trojans will host Pleasant Plains in
the first match of the season Tuesday,
September 2.
seven returning letterwinners this year, front
(L-R) Chelsea Davis, Brittany Ippensen,
Aimee Domescik, Taylor Hunt; back: Katie
Howard, Marissa Schmid and Lauren Lay.
The Lady Trojans will host Pleasant Plains in
the first match of the season Tuesday,
September 2.
Trojans use passing game, defense to
thump Mt. Olive
The Auburn football Trojans rolled to their second straight convincing win Friday,
blasting Mt. Olive 42-14 to stay unbeaten at 2-0 on the young season. (more)
thump Mt. Olive
The Auburn football Trojans rolled to their second straight convincing win Friday,
blasting Mt. Olive 42-14 to stay unbeaten at 2-0 on the young season. (more)
Volleyball girls top Nokomis to
extend winning streak to six
Brittany Ippensen served nine points and Chelsea Davis had nine kills as the Auburn
Lady Trojans turned back Nokomis in two games Tuesday, 25-8 and 25-14. (more)
extend winning streak to six
Brittany Ippensen served nine points and Chelsea Davis had nine kills as the Auburn
Lady Trojans turned back Nokomis in two games Tuesday, 25-8 and 25-14. (more)
Carnival returning to city May
21-22-23
Tuesday's city council meeting was short and to the point, the highlights, an
announcement that the Carnival will return this year but a week earlier and the
completion of a rental contract with the Auburn Area Ambulance Service. (more)
21-22-23
Tuesday's city council meeting was short and to the point, the highlights, an
announcement that the Carnival will return this year but a week earlier and the
completion of a rental contract with the Auburn Area Ambulance Service. (more)
April ballots filled out
The slate of candidates for the city, school board and township elections to take
place in April are set. (more)
The slate of candidates for the city, school board and township elections to take
place in April are set. (more)
School district seeks more space
At Monday's school board meeting, the board authorized the superintendent to
investigate all options for additional classroom space. (more)
At Monday's school board meeting, the board authorized the superintendent to
investigate all options for additional classroom space. (more)
AHS Science Club initiates new
recycling program
The Auburn High School Science Club has initiated a new recycling program.
Students from the entire district will be collecting empty ink cartridges and old cell
phones in an effort to reduce landfill toxins and waste. Each grade level is
competing to collect the most items in order to receive an ice cream social at the
end of the year. The Science Club will circulate the funds from this project around
the district in an effort to increase student enthusiasm and learning in the science
area. Ink cartridges and old cell phones can be given to students or dropped off at
the Auburn High School office.
recycling program
The Auburn High School Science Club has initiated a new recycling program.
Students from the entire district will be collecting empty ink cartridges and old cell
phones in an effort to reduce landfill toxins and waste. Each grade level is
competing to collect the most items in order to receive an ice cream social at the
end of the year. The Science Club will circulate the funds from this project around
the district in an effort to increase student enthusiasm and learning in the science
area. Ink cartridges and old cell phones can be given to students or dropped off at
the Auburn High School office.
'Hues & Harmony' concert-reception
Feb. 20
The public is invited to the Auburn Music Department's upcoming "Hues & Harmony"
concert-reception set for Friday, February 20 in the Auburn Middle School gymnasium.
"Hues & Harmony" is a catered affair, with elegant dessert offerings created by Rich
Edwards of Perfect Endings. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. with musical numbers
beginning at 6:30 p.m. Various high school and junior high choir and band soloists
and ensembles will perform throughout the evening, with special pieces by the AHS
Jazz Band and Jazz Choir. Artwork by local students will also be on display.
Reception tickets, which must be purchased in advance, are available from any 7-12
grade music students through Thursday, February 12 or by calling the high school
office at 438-6817. General admission to the concert only is $3 per person.
Feb. 20
The public is invited to the Auburn Music Department's upcoming "Hues & Harmony"
concert-reception set for Friday, February 20 in the Auburn Middle School gymnasium.
"Hues & Harmony" is a catered affair, with elegant dessert offerings created by Rich
Edwards of Perfect Endings. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. with musical numbers
beginning at 6:30 p.m. Various high school and junior high choir and band soloists
and ensembles will perform throughout the evening, with special pieces by the AHS
Jazz Band and Jazz Choir. Artwork by local students will also be on display.
Reception tickets, which must be purchased in advance, are available from any 7-12
grade music students through Thursday, February 12 or by calling the high school
office at 438-6817. General admission to the concert only is $3 per person.
City purchases new truck
The city purchased a new truck Monday. In a meeting that lasted just 30 minutes, the
council also discussed the need for a snow bucket, heard a report on a county
recycling meeting, briefly discussed seats on the library board, a flooring problem at
the Community Center plus a complaint about ice and rainwater draining onto a city
sidewalk. (more)
The city purchased a new truck Monday. In a meeting that lasted just 30 minutes, the
council also discussed the need for a snow bucket, heard a report on a county
recycling meeting, briefly discussed seats on the library board, a flooring problem at
the Community Center plus a complaint about ice and rainwater draining onto a city
sidewalk. (more)
Pre-registration for kindergarten now
All parents who have a child entering kindergarten this fall are urged to pre-register
at this time. Please call the elementary school office at 438-6916 from 1-3 p.m. to
receive a registration form and kindergarten information packet. (If you have a child
currently enrolled in the pre-kindergarten program, the packet will be sent home with
your child. You do not need to pre-register.) No fees will be collected at this time.
This early registration will give the school a better idea of how many students to
expect this fall. A copy of the child's certified birth certificate and a current Illinois
physical will be required for kindergarten entry at the beginning of the school year.
Physicals are valid for one calendar year from the date of the physical to the first day
of the 2009-10 school year (which will probably be around August 20, 2009). If you
have not already done so, we urge you to make the physical appointment soon, as
doctor's offices book very quickly over the summer. Shot records must also be
provided to the school nurse to verify compliance with state requirements. A vision
exam by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist is also required for
kindergartners by October 15, 2009. A dental exam will also be required sometime
during your child's kindergarten year (due by May 15, 2010.) If you have your child's
certified birth certificate, please mail in a copy for your child's school record.
Children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2009 must be five on or before
September 1, 2009. (Keep in mind that the certified birth certificate is the one from
the county clerk or registrar's office, not the copy from the hospital. Children currently
in the pre-kindergarten program should already have a certified birth certificate on file
and therefore do not need to obtain another copy. Information for pre-k students on
required physicals and immunizations will be sent home from the school nurse in
March. If you know of any family in Auburn who has a child eligible for kindergarten
this fall, please let them know this information. If you have any questions regarding
kindergarten pre-registration, please call the school office at 438-6916.
All parents who have a child entering kindergarten this fall are urged to pre-register
at this time. Please call the elementary school office at 438-6916 from 1-3 p.m. to
receive a registration form and kindergarten information packet. (If you have a child
currently enrolled in the pre-kindergarten program, the packet will be sent home with
your child. You do not need to pre-register.) No fees will be collected at this time.
This early registration will give the school a better idea of how many students to
expect this fall. A copy of the child's certified birth certificate and a current Illinois
physical will be required for kindergarten entry at the beginning of the school year.
Physicals are valid for one calendar year from the date of the physical to the first day
of the 2009-10 school year (which will probably be around August 20, 2009). If you
have not already done so, we urge you to make the physical appointment soon, as
doctor's offices book very quickly over the summer. Shot records must also be
provided to the school nurse to verify compliance with state requirements. A vision
exam by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist is also required for
kindergartners by October 15, 2009. A dental exam will also be required sometime
during your child's kindergarten year (due by May 15, 2010.) If you have your child's
certified birth certificate, please mail in a copy for your child's school record.
Children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2009 must be five on or before
September 1, 2009. (Keep in mind that the certified birth certificate is the one from
the county clerk or registrar's office, not the copy from the hospital. Children currently
in the pre-kindergarten program should already have a certified birth certificate on file
and therefore do not need to obtain another copy. Information for pre-k students on
required physicals and immunizations will be sent home from the school nurse in
March. If you know of any family in Auburn who has a child eligible for kindergarten
this fall, please let them know this information. If you have any questions regarding
kindergarten pre-registration, please call the school office at 438-6916.
Auburn-Divernon Pre-K screening set
Mar. 3-4
A Pre-Kindergarten screening for the Auburn and Divernon Pre-K Programs will be
held Tuesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holy Cross
Parish Center, 125 East Washington, Auburn. The Pre-K Program is designed to
prepare three and four year old children for a successful start in school. It is
important to know that this will be the only screening for both the Auburn and
Divernon programs before the start of the 2009-2010 school year. We will be
screening all children who are currently three years old or will turn three years of age
before September 1. Please have your child bring their favorite stuffed animal with
them. This will make it easier for your child to begin the screening process. All
parents who would like their child screened on those days need to schedule an
appointment. For more information and appointments, please call the elementary
school starting Tuesday, February 17 between 1 and 3 p.m. at 438-6916. If your child
is currently enrolled in Pre-K, they do not need to be screened.
Mar. 3-4
A Pre-Kindergarten screening for the Auburn and Divernon Pre-K Programs will be
held Tuesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holy Cross
Parish Center, 125 East Washington, Auburn. The Pre-K Program is designed to
prepare three and four year old children for a successful start in school. It is
important to know that this will be the only screening for both the Auburn and
Divernon programs before the start of the 2009-2010 school year. We will be
screening all children who are currently three years old or will turn three years of age
before September 1. Please have your child bring their favorite stuffed animal with
them. This will make it easier for your child to begin the screening process. All
parents who would like their child screened on those days need to schedule an
appointment. For more information and appointments, please call the elementary
school starting Tuesday, February 17 between 1 and 3 p.m. at 438-6916. If your child
is currently enrolled in Pre-K, they do not need to be screened.
Scholastic trap shooting team
registration
Open registration for the Edgewood Scholastic Trap Shooting Team will be held at 1
p.m. Sunday, March 1 at "Let's See One" (Auburn Shooting Park) located on Divernon
Road in Auburn. Registration is open to all school aged individuals in grades 12 and
under. For more information call (217) 585-0130. Team practices will be held on
Thursday evenings starting March 19. The Edgewood Scholastic Shooting Team is a
member of the Scholastic Clay Target Program. There will be an informative meeting
to explain the goals of the SCTP at this time as well. For more info about the SCTP,
log on to www.sssfonline.org.
registration
Open registration for the Edgewood Scholastic Trap Shooting Team will be held at 1
p.m. Sunday, March 1 at "Let's See One" (Auburn Shooting Park) located on Divernon
Road in Auburn. Registration is open to all school aged individuals in grades 12 and
under. For more information call (217) 585-0130. Team practices will be held on
Thursday evenings starting March 19. The Edgewood Scholastic Shooting Team is a
member of the Scholastic Clay Target Program. There will be an informative meeting
to explain the goals of the SCTP at this time as well. For more info about the SCTP,
log on to www.sssfonline.org.
Principals Root, Dudley rehired
Darren Root and Mark Dudley were rehired Monday by the Board of Education. (more)
Darren Root and Mark Dudley were rehired Monday by the Board of Education. (more)
Award winners for the Auburn High School
baseball team this season were, left to right:
Ryan Howard (Trojan Award), Caleb Bourne
(Golden Glove Award) and Michael Howard
(Trojan Award, Golden Glove Award and
Slugger Award). The senior trio were
All-Conference selections in both the Prairie
State and Sangamo Conferences. All three
will continue their baseball careers in college,
R. Howard at Webster University, Bourne at
MacMurray College and M. Howard at
Monmouth College.
baseball team this season were, left to right:
Ryan Howard (Trojan Award), Caleb Bourne
(Golden Glove Award) and Michael Howard
(Trojan Award, Golden Glove Award and
Slugger Award). The senior trio were
All-Conference selections in both the Prairie
State and Sangamo Conferences. All three
will continue their baseball careers in college,
R. Howard at Webster University, Bourne at
MacMurray College and M. Howard at
Monmouth College.
COUNTY CHAMPS - Auburn won its third
Sangamon County volleyball title in four years
by trouncing Pawnee 25-8, 25-16 in the finals
Monday. Team members are, front (L-R):
Coach Jeff Smith, Aimee Domescik, Brittany
Ippensen, Chelsea Davis, Lauren Lay,
Marissa Schmid, Head Coach Jeanene
Lucykow; middle: Shelby Brown, Kenzie
Carter, Katie Howard, Aubrey Wavering,
Chelsea Domescik; back: Coach Tony Powell,
Taylor Hunt, Brooke Longmeyer, Shelby
Dowson, Olivia Bennett and Bree Stevens.
Sangamon County volleyball title in four years
by trouncing Pawnee 25-8, 25-16 in the finals
Monday. Team members are, front (L-R):
Coach Jeff Smith, Aimee Domescik, Brittany
Ippensen, Chelsea Davis, Lauren Lay,
Marissa Schmid, Head Coach Jeanene
Lucykow; middle: Shelby Brown, Kenzie
Carter, Katie Howard, Aubrey Wavering,
Chelsea Domescik; back: Coach Tony Powell,
Taylor Hunt, Brooke Longmeyer, Shelby
Dowson, Olivia Bennett and Bree Stevens.
The Auburn High School girls golf team
placed second in the Auburn Class A
Regional held at The Links in Jacksonville
last week, shooting a 414 total to trail only
Hillsboro and advance to the Pana Sectional.
Team members are, seated (L-R): Taryn
Brown, Jessica Dixon, Hannah Rhoades;
back: Jennifer Olson, Paige Wilson and Alex
Atteberry. The low four scorers for AHS at the
Regional were Olson (93), Rhoades (102),
Brown (102) and Atteberry (117). The girls
took third place at the Sectional with a 398
total, which was not good enough to advance
to the State Meet, but Olson, a sophomore, did
qualify as an individual, shooting a fine 86 at
Oak Terrace. She will play in the State Finals
this Friday and Saturday at Hickory Ridge Golf
Course in Carbondale.
placed second in the Auburn Class A
Regional held at The Links in Jacksonville
last week, shooting a 414 total to trail only
Hillsboro and advance to the Pana Sectional.
Team members are, seated (L-R): Taryn
Brown, Jessica Dixon, Hannah Rhoades;
back: Jennifer Olson, Paige Wilson and Alex
Atteberry. The low four scorers for AHS at the
Regional were Olson (93), Rhoades (102),
Brown (102) and Atteberry (117). The girls
took third place at the Sectional with a 398
total, which was not good enough to advance
to the State Meet, but Olson, a sophomore, did
qualify as an individual, shooting a fine 86 at
Oak Terrace. She will play in the State Finals
this Friday and Saturday at Hickory Ridge Golf
Course in Carbondale.
Auburn After-Prom Committee to meet Feb. 22
The Auburn After-Prom Committee will hold its next meeting Sunday, February 22 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn. The
committee will be finalizing plans for the after-prom and input from parents of AHS juniors is needed. Please plan to attend or call
Tammy Chrisler at 438-6910 to volunteer for last minute duties.
The Auburn After-Prom Committee will hold its next meeting Sunday, February 22 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn. The
committee will be finalizing plans for the after-prom and input from parents of AHS juniors is needed. Please plan to attend or call
Tammy Chrisler at 438-6910 to volunteer for last minute duties.
Auburn High School's Spanish Club
sponsored a Salsa Dance February 7.
Winning couples in the dance contest were,
(L-R) Jordan Bartolazzi and Katie Howard
(first); Colton Brummett and Elissa Dolbeare
(second); Emma Dolbeare and Seth Nelson
(third). Each couple won a trophy and gift
certificates to Xochimilco. Winners of prize
drawings from Xochimilco were Ian
Anderson, Ashley Wagner and Emma
Dolbeare.
sponsored a Salsa Dance February 7.
Winning couples in the dance contest were,
(L-R) Jordan Bartolazzi and Katie Howard
(first); Colton Brummett and Elissa Dolbeare
(second); Emma Dolbeare and Seth Nelson
(third). Each couple won a trophy and gift
certificates to Xochimilco. Winners of prize
drawings from Xochimilco were Ian
Anderson, Ashley Wagner and Emma
Dolbeare.
City to study CIPS request for a new 20 year contract
The city brought a snow box, was told its recently purchased truck would be available in April and held the first reading of a CIPS
proposed 20 year contract in a 50 minute meeting Tuesday. (more)
The city brought a snow box, was told its recently purchased truck would be available in April and held the first reading of a CIPS
proposed 20 year contract in a 50 minute meeting Tuesday. (more)
Two trivia nights to benefit Cameron Huffines in March
Two trivia night benefits for Cameron Huffines of Auburn have been scheduled for March. The Auburn Church of the Nazarene will
hold a trivia night Saturday, March 7 at the church, located at Fifth and Monroe Streets, starting at 5 p.m. The entry fee is $10 per
player and teams can have up to eight players. The first place team will win a $150 prize and participants will also be entered into a
drawing for several door prizes. Hot dogs, nachos and soft drinks will be available for purchase. In addition, a craft and bake sale
will be held. To register a team, call the church at 438-3255. A second trivia night will be held Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m. in the
Auburn Middle School gymnasium with a $10 per player entry fee for teams of eight to 10 people. Mulligans will be available. Drinks
and snacks will be available for donation; outside drinks and snacks are welcome (no alcohol). Participants must be at least 12
years of age and spectators are welcome. To register for the school's trivia night, call the elementary school at 438-6916 or
628-3206 and ask for Donna Smargiassi.
Cameron Huffines is a 2nd grade student at Auburn who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in November. He had
surgery in December to have the tumor removed, however, his road to recovery will be a long one and he is currently hospitalized at
St. John's Hospital in Springfield. All proceeds from both events will go to benefit Cameron.
Two trivia night benefits for Cameron Huffines of Auburn have been scheduled for March. The Auburn Church of the Nazarene will
hold a trivia night Saturday, March 7 at the church, located at Fifth and Monroe Streets, starting at 5 p.m. The entry fee is $10 per
player and teams can have up to eight players. The first place team will win a $150 prize and participants will also be entered into a
drawing for several door prizes. Hot dogs, nachos and soft drinks will be available for purchase. In addition, a craft and bake sale
will be held. To register a team, call the church at 438-3255. A second trivia night will be held Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m. in the
Auburn Middle School gymnasium with a $10 per player entry fee for teams of eight to 10 people. Mulligans will be available. Drinks
and snacks will be available for donation; outside drinks and snacks are welcome (no alcohol). Participants must be at least 12
years of age and spectators are welcome. To register for the school's trivia night, call the elementary school at 438-6916 or
628-3206 and ask for Donna Smargiassi.
Cameron Huffines is a 2nd grade student at Auburn who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in November. He had
surgery in December to have the tumor removed, however, his road to recovery will be a long one and he is currently hospitalized at
St. John's Hospital in Springfield. All proceeds from both events will go to benefit Cameron.
Smart Board gets, keeps students' attention
"I can draw on it, type on it, change the type like a computer," says Josh Sullivan. "It's more fun than a chalkboard, it's like a computer
and I can't highlight on a chalkboard," adds Melissa Mendoza. "A chalkboard can't make sounds," says Morgan Root. (more)
"I can draw on it, type on it, change the type like a computer," says Josh Sullivan. "It's more fun than a chalkboard, it's like a computer
and I can't highlight on a chalkboard," adds Melissa Mendoza. "A chalkboard can't make sounds," says Morgan Root. (more)
