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City okays holiday
gifts for employees
At Monday night’s Auburn City Council meeting the
council approved its annual holiday gifts to city
employees but this year there is a new twist. (more)
gifts for employees
At Monday night’s Auburn City Council meeting the
council approved its annual holiday gifts to city
employees but this year there is a new twist. (more)
Auburn High School's Tri-M Chapter inducted
five new members Sunday, December 6,
including, front (left to right): Heather
Parsons, Joe Rahe, Heather Gonterman;
back: Cara Wilson and Jeremy Glandon.
Tri-M is an international music honor society
that seeks to promote music in the schools
and community.
five new members Sunday, December 6,
including, front (left to right): Heather
Parsons, Joe Rahe, Heather Gonterman;
back: Cara Wilson and Jeremy Glandon.
Tri-M is an international music honor society
that seeks to promote music in the schools
and community.
AHS Business Club's
winter clothing drive
collects 2,468 items
The Auburn High School Business Club sponsored a
winter clothing drive for a holiday service project.
They wanted to make a difference and help the needy
and homeless in Central Illinois. During a three week
period, the club collected gently worn coats, hats,
gloves, scarves, and sweatshirts. The efforts of
teachers and students far exceeded the expectations
and made the drive a huge success. A total of 2,468
items were collected. The winning class was Mrs.
Lucykow's which collected 1,057 items. Mr. Smith's
class was second with 909 items. Tanner Presker was
the top individual with 206 items, second was Katie
Howard with 184 and Jordan Bartolazzi with 169. It
was a great competition between students and
classes. The items filled a school bus and were
delivered to the Water Street Mission in Decatur by
Mr. Root and Mr. Pauley. Thank you to everyone who
donated and made the drive such a success. The
Business Club would also like to thank the following
businesses for donating prizes for the class that
collected the most items and the top three individual
donors: McDonald's and Sonic for certificates, Texas
Roadhouse for a $30 gift certificate and Knight's
Action Park for two one-day Water Park passes.
Thank you to Dylan Langiano for contacting the
businesses for prizes and a special thank you to Mr.
Root and Mr. Pauley for transporting the donated
items.
winter clothing drive
collects 2,468 items
The Auburn High School Business Club sponsored a
winter clothing drive for a holiday service project.
They wanted to make a difference and help the needy
and homeless in Central Illinois. During a three week
period, the club collected gently worn coats, hats,
gloves, scarves, and sweatshirts. The efforts of
teachers and students far exceeded the expectations
and made the drive a huge success. A total of 2,468
items were collected. The winning class was Mrs.
Lucykow's which collected 1,057 items. Mr. Smith's
class was second with 909 items. Tanner Presker was
the top individual with 206 items, second was Katie
Howard with 184 and Jordan Bartolazzi with 169. It
was a great competition between students and
classes. The items filled a school bus and were
delivered to the Water Street Mission in Decatur by
Mr. Root and Mr. Pauley. Thank you to everyone who
donated and made the drive such a success. The
Business Club would also like to thank the following
businesses for donating prizes for the class that
collected the most items and the top three individual
donors: McDonald's and Sonic for certificates, Texas
Roadhouse for a $30 gift certificate and Knight's
Action Park for two one-day Water Park passes.
Thank you to Dylan Langiano for contacting the
businesses for prizes and a special thank you to Mr.
Root and Mr. Pauley for transporting the donated
items.
Nine seniors from Auburn High School have
been named Illinois State Scholars. They
are, seated (L-R): Rick Roth, Joe Seibt, Sam
Greifzu, Jonathan Jones, Jordan Bartolazzi;
back: Hannah Rhoades, Julia Potts, Lacey
Armstead and Taylor Hunt. State Scholars
rank in the top ten percent of all high school
seniors in the state and selection is based
on SAT, ACT and/or Prairie State
Achievement Exam scores and/or class rank
at the end of the junior year.
been named Illinois State Scholars. They
are, seated (L-R): Rick Roth, Joe Seibt, Sam
Greifzu, Jonathan Jones, Jordan Bartolazzi;
back: Hannah Rhoades, Julia Potts, Lacey
Armstead and Taylor Hunt. State Scholars
rank in the top ten percent of all high school
seniors in the state and selection is based
on SAT, ACT and/or Prairie State
Achievement Exam scores and/or class rank
at the end of the junior year.
ZACH WHITE
White named Officer of
the Year
Zach White was recently named Officer of the Year
with the Oxford Police Department in Oxford,
Mississippi. He was previously named Officer of the
Month this past October. In a week’s time White was
credited for saving three lives. He talked a jumper
down, aided an overdose victim and dove into swift
waters to save a man involved in an automobile
accident. The occupant had been swept away from the
vehicle. White began his career with the Oxford
Police Department in April 2007 but was deployed to
Iraq and Operation Iraqi Freedom shortly after. As a
Petty Officer 2nd E5 in the United States Navy, White
served in the Balad area as a BU2 (builder). He
returned to his position at the Oxford Police
Department in 2008. He is a sophomore at the
University of Mississippi where he is majoring in
Criminal Justice with an emphasis on Homeland
Security. White, a 2004 graduate of Auburn High
School, is the son of Terry and Janice White of
Auburn. He is married to MacKenzie White.
the Year
Zach White was recently named Officer of the Year
with the Oxford Police Department in Oxford,
Mississippi. He was previously named Officer of the
Month this past October. In a week’s time White was
credited for saving three lives. He talked a jumper
down, aided an overdose victim and dove into swift
waters to save a man involved in an automobile
accident. The occupant had been swept away from the
vehicle. White began his career with the Oxford
Police Department in April 2007 but was deployed to
Iraq and Operation Iraqi Freedom shortly after. As a
Petty Officer 2nd E5 in the United States Navy, White
served in the Balad area as a BU2 (builder). He
returned to his position at the Oxford Police
Department in 2008. He is a sophomore at the
University of Mississippi where he is majoring in
Criminal Justice with an emphasis on Homeland
Security. White, a 2004 graduate of Auburn High
School, is the son of Terry and Janice White of
Auburn. He is married to MacKenzie White.
Nine named State Scholars
Nine Auburn High School seniors have been
named State Scholars. (more)
Nine Auburn High School seniors have been
named State Scholars. (more)
Engineering fee cost
holding up road project
The renovation of Kennedy Road, expected to be
completed next year, still has a lot of concerns before
it can become a reality. (more)
holding up road project
The renovation of Kennedy Road, expected to be
completed next year, still has a lot of concerns before
it can become a reality. (more)
Kennedy Rd. project gets
go-ahead vote
The way has been paved for the Kennedy Road
improvement plans to be finalized. (more)
go-ahead vote
The way has been paved for the Kennedy Road
improvement plans to be finalized. (more)
Trivia Night at Auburn
High School Jan. 23
A trivia night will be held at Auburn High School
Saturday, January 23. Proceeds from the event will
support this year's school musical "School House
Rock Live!" The entry fee is $10 per player with a
maximum of 10 players per table. The event will be
held in the middle school gym, with doors opening at
6 p.m. and trivia to begin at 7 p.m. Concessions will
be available, including popcorn, candy, soda and
water. Teams can sign up in advance or at the door.
For more information or to register, contact Kim
Ladage at 438-6817 or kiladage@auburn.k12.il.us.
High School Jan. 23
A trivia night will be held at Auburn High School
Saturday, January 23. Proceeds from the event will
support this year's school musical "School House
Rock Live!" The entry fee is $10 per player with a
maximum of 10 players per table. The event will be
held in the middle school gym, with doors opening at
6 p.m. and trivia to begin at 7 p.m. Concessions will
be available, including popcorn, candy, soda and
water. Teams can sign up in advance or at the door.
For more information or to register, contact Kim
Ladage at 438-6817 or kiladage@auburn.k12.il.us.
City workmen repaired a water break at 5th
and Washington Tuesday, the third of the
year. No service was affected by the latest
break.
and Washington Tuesday, the third of the
year. No service was affected by the latest
break.
Snow removal last week
'almost perfect'
Snow removal for the city's first winter blast went
as well as ever thanks to the cooperation of most
residents. (more)
'almost perfect'
Snow removal for the city's first winter blast went
as well as ever thanks to the cooperation of most
residents. (more)
The Auburn High School Scholastic Bowl
team has won eight of its first 14 matches of
the 2009-10 season through Tuesday. The
team includes, seated (L-R): Colton
Brummett, Wade Pearce, Austin Wilson, Brett
Davis; back: Jennifer Olson, Chelsea
Domescik, Miranda Huber and Megan
Chrisler; not pictured: Tony Coffman. The
team is coached by Nate Robinson.
team has won eight of its first 14 matches of
the 2009-10 season through Tuesday. The
team includes, seated (L-R): Colton
Brummett, Wade Pearce, Austin Wilson, Brett
Davis; back: Jennifer Olson, Chelsea
Domescik, Miranda Huber and Megan
Chrisler; not pictured: Tony Coffman. The
team is coached by Nate Robinson.
'Heart and Soul' event at AMS set
for February 17
The Student Assistance Program at Auburn Middle School will host a lunch event involving
local business men and women who are the "heart and soul" of the community. The event will be
held Wednesday, February 17 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAP is looking for volunteers working
in the following businesses: insurance, health and beauty, farming, ministry, government,
banking, librarians, law enforcement, military, emergency services, newspaper, medical,
photography and floral. Any local business person interested in sharing their time with the
students can contact Melissa Warwick, school district social worker, at 438-6919.
for February 17
The Student Assistance Program at Auburn Middle School will host a lunch event involving
local business men and women who are the "heart and soul" of the community. The event will be
held Wednesday, February 17 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAP is looking for volunteers working
in the following businesses: insurance, health and beauty, farming, ministry, government,
banking, librarians, law enforcement, military, emergency services, newspaper, medical,
photography and floral. Any local business person interested in sharing their time with the
students can contact Melissa Warwick, school district social worker, at 438-6919.
Council okays personnel code recommendations
The city council Monday approved two changes in the personnel code and voted to seek a
review of the city's present cable franchise. (more)
The city council Monday approved two changes in the personnel code and voted to seek a
review of the city's present cable franchise. (more)
State's deficits could leave school to make
tough decisions
Monday's two hour plus school board meeting was dominated by a presentation by Supt. of
Schools Kathy Garrett on the district's financial situation. (more)
tough decisions
Monday's two hour plus school board meeting was dominated by a presentation by Supt. of
Schools Kathy Garrett on the district's financial situation. (more)
Baseball Boosters to meet Feb. 4
A meeting of the Auburn Baseball Boosters will be held Thursday, February 4 at 6 p.m. in the
high school cafeteria. For more information, contact Coach Tom Meyers at 652-2580.
A meeting of the Auburn Baseball Boosters will be held Thursday, February 4 at 6 p.m. in the
high school cafeteria. For more information, contact Coach Tom Meyers at 652-2580.
AHS After-Prom to hold February 19 chicken
dinner
The Auburn After-Prom Committee invites to the public to a chicken dinner Friday, February
19 in the Auburn High School cafeteria. The dinner, catered by Nelson's Catering, will be held from
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. prior to the Senior Night basketball game, Auburn vs. Williamsville (or Graven vs.
Graven). The dinners include 1/2 chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and bread and
butter. Carryouts and drive-thru orders will be available. Tickets are $8 and will be sold in advance
only by calling Tami Travous (836-6556), Paula Magdich (438-6518), Vonda Jenkins (899-3709),
Karen Schmidt (438-6726), Denise Atteberry (381-2718) or any member of the junior class.
dinner
The Auburn After-Prom Committee invites to the public to a chicken dinner Friday, February
19 in the Auburn High School cafeteria. The dinner, catered by Nelson's Catering, will be held from
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. prior to the Senior Night basketball game, Auburn vs. Williamsville (or Graven vs.
Graven). The dinners include 1/2 chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and bread and
butter. Carryouts and drive-thru orders will be available. Tickets are $8 and will be sold in advance
only by calling Tami Travous (836-6556), Paula Magdich (438-6518), Vonda Jenkins (899-3709),
Karen Schmidt (438-6726), Denise Atteberry (381-2718) or any member of the junior class.
Baseball, softball registration
dates set
Sign-up for the Auburn Youth Baseball/Softball Association will
be held the next four Saturdays plus another date in March. The
Saturdays are February 6-13-20-27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
elementary school during Youth Basketball games. The last sign-up
will be Wednesday, March 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the city library. Anyone
interested in umpiring this summer should contact Brandon Crowl at
725-6237. For information about registration contact Brandon
Grosenheider at 553-3802.
dates set
Sign-up for the Auburn Youth Baseball/Softball Association will
be held the next four Saturdays plus another date in March. The
Saturdays are February 6-13-20-27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
elementary school during Youth Basketball games. The last sign-up
will be Wednesday, March 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the city library. Anyone
interested in umpiring this summer should contact Brandon Crowl at
725-6237. For information about registration contact Brandon
Grosenheider at 553-3802.
City seeks to upgrade cable TV
franchise
The city's cable tv franchise got the bulk of the city council's
attention at its short meeting Monday, a meeting that welcomed back
alderman Mark Kessler. (more)
franchise
The city's cable tv franchise got the bulk of the city council's
attention at its short meeting Monday, a meeting that welcomed back
alderman Mark Kessler. (more)
Philbrick achieves nation's highest
teaching standard
Teaching excellence in the Auburn School District has taken a
major step forward following today's announcement by the National
Board for Professional Teaching Standards that Rebekah Philbrick,
band director at Auburn High School, has achieved National Board
Certification in 2009. (more)
teaching standard
Teaching excellence in the Auburn School District has taken a
major step forward following today's announcement by the National
Board for Professional Teaching Standards that Rebekah Philbrick,
band director at Auburn High School, has achieved National Board
Certification in 2009. (more)