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ADAM EHRMAN
New Berlin School Board names
Adam Ehrman as superintendent
The Board of Education at CUSD #16 announces the selection of Adam Ehrman as
the District Superintendent beginning July 1, 2012. Ehrman will succeed Mrs. Valerie
Carr who will be retiring on June 30, 2011 after 15 years with the District.
Ehrman, the current superintendent of Franklin CUSD #1, obtained his
administrative degrees at Eastern Illinois University. Ehrman taught Junior High
Social Studies at St. Anne Community Consolidated School District #256 from 2003
to 2007. From 2007 – 2009 he served as Principal of East Grade School (PreK-1)
and Franklin Jr./Sr. High School (grades 6-12) at Franklin CUSD #1.
From 2009 to the present, he has served as the Superintendent of the Franklin
School District. Ehrman and his family currently reside in Ashland. Mr. Ehrman
stated that he is “enthusiastic to become a part of the New Berlin School District and
start integrating into the community.” (From Nov. 24, 2011 issue)
Adam Ehrman as superintendent
The Board of Education at CUSD #16 announces the selection of Adam Ehrman as
the District Superintendent beginning July 1, 2012. Ehrman will succeed Mrs. Valerie
Carr who will be retiring on June 30, 2011 after 15 years with the District.
Ehrman, the current superintendent of Franklin CUSD #1, obtained his
administrative degrees at Eastern Illinois University. Ehrman taught Junior High
Social Studies at St. Anne Community Consolidated School District #256 from 2003
to 2007. From 2007 – 2009 he served as Principal of East Grade School (PreK-1)
and Franklin Jr./Sr. High School (grades 6-12) at Franklin CUSD #1.
From 2009 to the present, he has served as the Superintendent of the Franklin
School District. Ehrman and his family currently reside in Ashland. Mr. Ehrman
stated that he is “enthusiastic to become a part of the New Berlin School District and
start integrating into the community.” (From Nov. 24, 2011 issue)
NBAVMA benefit Sunday, Dec. 11
A benefit for the New Berlin Area Veterans Memorial Association, a Breakfast Buffet,
will be held at Shepp's Bar and Grill Sunday, December 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Price includes one buffet trip, coffee, juice,
soda or tea.
A benefit for the New Berlin Area Veterans Memorial Association, a Breakfast Buffet,
will be held at Shepp's Bar and Grill Sunday, December 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Price includes one buffet trip, coffee, juice,
soda or tea.
Dottie Crews is the recipient of the Holly Jack
Administrative Secretary of the Year Award.
Crew has been administrative secretary to
the superintendent at New Berlin and
recording secretary for the school board for
the past 28 years. She will retire in June,
2012. She was selected from 25 nominees
and received the award recently in Chicago at
the annual State School Board Convention.
Administrative Secretary of the Year Award.
Crew has been administrative secretary to
the superintendent at New Berlin and
recording secretary for the school board for
the past 28 years. She will retire in June,
2012. She was selected from 25 nominees
and received the award recently in Chicago at
the annual State School Board Convention.
Firehouse, village hall designated as
winter emergency centers
During the blizzard in February, 2011, volunteers from the New Berlin-Island Grove
Fire Department and EMS manned the firehouse during the power and phone
outages. Since the facility was powered by a generator, several families with young
children and some with uncomfortably cold homes came to the firehouse to stay
warm and wait out the storm. This year as winter approaches, the New Berlin-Island
Grove Fire Protection District Board of Trustees has offered use of the facility during
extreme conditions.
The Village of New Berlin has joined the effort to provide a warm place for area
residents to go if the conditions warrant. Both facilities are generator equipped
providing heat, lights, restroom facilities and communications, but neither is
equipped with sleeping facilities, although some brought sleeping bags, blankets
and pillows and made do in the warm atmosphere. When extreme conditions or
disasters exist, where an extended power outage looms, the Sangamon County
Dispatch as well as the news outlets will be notified that the warming centers are
open. The firehouse at 101 N. Oak Street (Oak and Illinois) will be the primary facility
with the Village Hall at 301 E. Illinois will open for any overflow. These facilities will
be available to the New Berlin - Island Grove Community only during extreme
weather emergencies with prolonged power outages or disasters.
winter emergency centers
During the blizzard in February, 2011, volunteers from the New Berlin-Island Grove
Fire Department and EMS manned the firehouse during the power and phone
outages. Since the facility was powered by a generator, several families with young
children and some with uncomfortably cold homes came to the firehouse to stay
warm and wait out the storm. This year as winter approaches, the New Berlin-Island
Grove Fire Protection District Board of Trustees has offered use of the facility during
extreme conditions.
The Village of New Berlin has joined the effort to provide a warm place for area
residents to go if the conditions warrant. Both facilities are generator equipped
providing heat, lights, restroom facilities and communications, but neither is
equipped with sleeping facilities, although some brought sleeping bags, blankets
and pillows and made do in the warm atmosphere. When extreme conditions or
disasters exist, where an extended power outage looms, the Sangamon County
Dispatch as well as the news outlets will be notified that the warming centers are
open. The firehouse at 101 N. Oak Street (Oak and Illinois) will be the primary facility
with the Village Hall at 301 E. Illinois will open for any overflow. These facilities will
be available to the New Berlin - Island Grove Community only during extreme
weather emergencies with prolonged power outages or disasters.
Holiday Lights Contest set for Dec.
12-18
The village of New Berlin will hold its fifth annual Holiday Lights Contest this holiday
season. The contest will be held December 12-18 and is open to all residents of the
village of New Berlin. Register at the Village Hall by December 9 to enter. Judging
will be between 6-8 p.m. December 12-18 so have your display illuminated during
those times. Register at Village Hall by e-mail village@newberlin.il.us or by phone at
488-6312. Be sure to include your address.
First place will be $50, second place $25, third place $15 and fourth place $10.
Come on New Berlin, let's light up the holidays!
12-18
The village of New Berlin will hold its fifth annual Holiday Lights Contest this holiday
season. The contest will be held December 12-18 and is open to all residents of the
village of New Berlin. Register at the Village Hall by December 9 to enter. Judging
will be between 6-8 p.m. December 12-18 so have your display illuminated during
those times. Register at Village Hall by e-mail village@newberlin.il.us or by phone at
488-6312. Be sure to include your address.
First place will be $50, second place $25, third place $15 and fourth place $10.
Come on New Berlin, let's light up the holidays!
Joseph Stowell makes Eagle Scout
On Sunday, November 20, a Court of Honor was held at Berean Baptist Church in
Springfield for the purpose of presenting the Eagle Scout Award to Joseph M.
Stowell. Stowell is a member of Boy Scout Troop 27 at Westside Christian Church
and completed all of the requirements to become an Eagle Scout. He was formerly a
Cub Scout in New Berlin Cub Scout Pack 320, where he earned Cub Scouting's
highest award, the Arrow of Light. His final leadership project was the landscaping of
the village sign at the north entrance to his hometown of Loami. During the
ceremony, he presented the Mentor pin to his former Scoutmaster Bruce Voorhees.
Stowell is the son of Daniel and Miriam Stowell of Loami. Stowell said, "Thank you to
all in Loami, New Berlin, and surrounding areas who purchased popcorn and
Christmas greenery over the past 11 years to help me on the path from Tiger Cub
Scout to Eagle Scout. Thank you to my scout leaders through the years and to those
who helped me with my Eagle project."
On Sunday, November 20, a Court of Honor was held at Berean Baptist Church in
Springfield for the purpose of presenting the Eagle Scout Award to Joseph M.
Stowell. Stowell is a member of Boy Scout Troop 27 at Westside Christian Church
and completed all of the requirements to become an Eagle Scout. He was formerly a
Cub Scout in New Berlin Cub Scout Pack 320, where he earned Cub Scouting's
highest award, the Arrow of Light. His final leadership project was the landscaping of
the village sign at the north entrance to his hometown of Loami. During the
ceremony, he presented the Mentor pin to his former Scoutmaster Bruce Voorhees.
Stowell is the son of Daniel and Miriam Stowell of Loami. Stowell said, "Thank you to
all in Loami, New Berlin, and surrounding areas who purchased popcorn and
Christmas greenery over the past 11 years to help me on the path from Tiger Cub
Scout to Eagle Scout. Thank you to my scout leaders through the years and to those
who helped me with my Eagle project."
Auction benefits local children
Thirty-eight local families, which includes 111 children, will have a Merry Christmas
this year thanks to the generosity of their neighbors. Sunday, at Shepp's, the annual
Angel Tree Auction was held with approximately $10,000 donated. Not only are
children's gifts available, those needing shoes, coats, gloves and other apparel are
helped by these donations. The auctions were started in 1998. The Angel Tree in the
Warren-Boynton State Bank lobby, in the early 1990s. Those who desire may take an
angel card from the tree, buy a special gift and bring it back to the bank wrapped and
ready for delivery. Gifts should be dropped off at the bank by December 15. Sharon
LaFauce, one of the auction committee members, said that a lot of help and
cooperation go into this yearly event. "This year a great many nice items were
donated which brought in the most money in awhile. Obviously, not only was the
auction a great success it was amazing." Members of the New Berlin and Loami Fire
Departments will deliver the Christmas gifts to the children the evening of December
19."
Thirty-eight local families, which includes 111 children, will have a Merry Christmas
this year thanks to the generosity of their neighbors. Sunday, at Shepp's, the annual
Angel Tree Auction was held with approximately $10,000 donated. Not only are
children's gifts available, those needing shoes, coats, gloves and other apparel are
helped by these donations. The auctions were started in 1998. The Angel Tree in the
Warren-Boynton State Bank lobby, in the early 1990s. Those who desire may take an
angel card from the tree, buy a special gift and bring it back to the bank wrapped and
ready for delivery. Gifts should be dropped off at the bank by December 15. Sharon
LaFauce, one of the auction committee members, said that a lot of help and
cooperation go into this yearly event. "This year a great many nice items were
donated which brought in the most money in awhile. Obviously, not only was the
auction a great success it was amazing." Members of the New Berlin and Loami Fire
Departments will deliver the Christmas gifts to the children the evening of December
19."
New Berlin Brownie Troop 6672 participated
in a food drive during the week of December
12, collecting over 300 items for the Loami
Area Food Pantry. Thank you to all who
donated. Pictured are, Bailey Dzierwa,
Madelyn Moore, Hannah Shoemaker, April
Moore, Kelsey Meiers, Gabby Briggs, Anna
Zufall, Haley Mlinar, Ashley Mlinar, Hanna
Bauman and Lauren Williams.
in a food drive during the week of December
12, collecting over 300 items for the Loami
Area Food Pantry. Thank you to all who
donated. Pictured are, Bailey Dzierwa,
Madelyn Moore, Hannah Shoemaker, April
Moore, Kelsey Meiers, Gabby Briggs, Anna
Zufall, Haley Mlinar, Ashley Mlinar, Hanna
Bauman and Lauren Williams.
Five New Berlin High School seniors have
been named State Scholars. They are, from
the left, Tyler Cameron, Cassie Wynn, Peter
Constantinides, Rachel Stowell and Joseph
Stowell.
been named State Scholars. They are, from
the left, Tyler Cameron, Cassie Wynn, Peter
Constantinides, Rachel Stowell and Joseph
Stowell.
2012 village board schedule
The regularly scheduled meetings of the New Berlin Village Board of Trustees are
held the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the New Berlin Village Hall, 301
E. Illinois Street. Meetings may be rescheduled to accommodate certain situations,
but a 48 hour notice will be posted. Special meetings and committee meetings will
be posted with at least a 48 hour notice. Everyone is welcome to attend these
meetings. January 18, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18,
August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21 and December 19.
The regularly scheduled meetings of the New Berlin Village Board of Trustees are
held the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the New Berlin Village Hall, 301
E. Illinois Street. Meetings may be rescheduled to accommodate certain situations,
but a 48 hour notice will be posted. Special meetings and committee meetings will
be posted with at least a 48 hour notice. Everyone is welcome to attend these
meetings. January 18, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18,
August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21 and December 19.
Kindergarten students took time during the
holiday season to collect money for the
Loami Food Pantry. Overall, $334.02 was
collected. The activity gave the children a
chance to learn the importance of giving.
Pictured, from the left, Luke Cycholl, Allyssa
Cermack and Colin Featherstone.
holiday season to collect money for the
Loami Food Pantry. Overall, $334.02 was
collected. The activity gave the children a
chance to learn the importance of giving.
Pictured, from the left, Luke Cycholl, Allyssa
Cermack and Colin Featherstone.
Both the junior high and senior high girls
cheerleading squads have qualified for the
ICCA state competition which will be held
February 11-12 at the PCCC in Springfield.
The junior high squad, pictured, took first
place in qualifying. In the next few weeks the
girls will compete at Highland and Peoria.
From the left, front, Liz Forbes, co-sponsor,
Shelby Hall, Alyssa Vignos, Riley Anders,
Grace Patterson, Kylee Schnirring, Izzy
Bauser; back, Anna Owens, Carlie Schmidt,
Monica Gordon, Calyssa Richie, Claire
Hemberger, Anna Rathgeb, Erin Killion and
Katie Ferguson.
cheerleading squads have qualified for the
ICCA state competition which will be held
February 11-12 at the PCCC in Springfield.
The junior high squad, pictured, took first
place in qualifying. In the next few weeks the
girls will compete at Highland and Peoria.
From the left, front, Liz Forbes, co-sponsor,
Shelby Hall, Alyssa Vignos, Riley Anders,
Grace Patterson, Kylee Schnirring, Izzy
Bauser; back, Anna Owens, Carlie Schmidt,
Monica Gordon, Calyssa Richie, Claire
Hemberger, Anna Rathgeb, Erin Killion and
Katie Ferguson.
NBAVMA sets fundraiser dinner Feb. 4
The New Berlin Area Veteran's Memorial Association will sponsor a Ham and
Beans Supper to be held at the KC Hall in New Berlin from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday,
February 4. Menu includes choice of ham and beans, cornbread, slaw, pie, coffee,
tea, punch and water. Eat-in and carry-out options will both be available. Cost is $8
for adults and $5 for youngsters 12 and under (with kids ages 4 and under free).
Proceeds will go directly to support the Veteran's Memorial construction. Everyone is
cordially invited to come and enjoy good food and fellowship in support of the efforts
to commemorate those who have afforded all of us so very much.
The New Berlin Area Veteran's Memorial Association will sponsor a Ham and
Beans Supper to be held at the KC Hall in New Berlin from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday,
February 4. Menu includes choice of ham and beans, cornbread, slaw, pie, coffee,
tea, punch and water. Eat-in and carry-out options will both be available. Cost is $8
for adults and $5 for youngsters 12 and under (with kids ages 4 and under free).
Proceeds will go directly to support the Veteran's Memorial construction. Everyone is
cordially invited to come and enjoy good food and fellowship in support of the efforts
to commemorate those who have afforded all of us so very much.
Crowcroft picked for European
Concert tour
Emily Crowcroft of New Berlin High School, was recently selected for
membership in the Sousa International Honor Band and Chorus, a very selective
national high school honors band and chours which will make a concert tour of
Europe this coming July. Emily is the daughter of Ed and Jean Crowcroft of
Springfield. She is a member of the New Berlin FFA and the New Berlin High School
Chorus. Emily learned of this opportunity while performing at the 83rd National FFA
Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, in October. Emily was selected to represent
New Berlin as one of 60 members chosen nationally for this prestigious honor.
The Sousa Collegiate Honor Band and Chorus will perform a series of 10 concerts
in six countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland.
Acceptance into this honor band and chorus is considered an important musical
achievement of national significance. In addition to the concert performances, the
students will visit the birthplaces of two famous compozers - Mozart in Salzberg,
Austria and Beethoven in Bonn, Germany. They will do a home stay in Obgrimbie,
Belgium with another youth band, cruise down the famous Rhine River, and ride a
gondola up Europe's highest mountain peak, Mount Blanc. In the French Alps, Emily
will stay in a medieval castle on the Rhine River and encounter countless other
life-changing experiences.
Concert tour
Emily Crowcroft of New Berlin High School, was recently selected for
membership in the Sousa International Honor Band and Chorus, a very selective
national high school honors band and chours which will make a concert tour of
Europe this coming July. Emily is the daughter of Ed and Jean Crowcroft of
Springfield. She is a member of the New Berlin FFA and the New Berlin High School
Chorus. Emily learned of this opportunity while performing at the 83rd National FFA
Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, in October. Emily was selected to represent
New Berlin as one of 60 members chosen nationally for this prestigious honor.
The Sousa Collegiate Honor Band and Chorus will perform a series of 10 concerts
in six countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland.
Acceptance into this honor band and chorus is considered an important musical
achievement of national significance. In addition to the concert performances, the
students will visit the birthplaces of two famous compozers - Mozart in Salzberg,
Austria and Beethoven in Bonn, Germany. They will do a home stay in Obgrimbie,
Belgium with another youth band, cruise down the famous Rhine River, and ride a
gondola up Europe's highest mountain peak, Mount Blanc. In the French Alps, Emily
will stay in a medieval castle on the Rhine River and encounter countless other
life-changing experiences.
The junior high cheerleaders, who placed
third in an IESA State Competition in Peoria
January 21 have qualified for the ICCA State
Competition the weekend of February 11-12.
Members are, from the left, front, Carlie
Schmidt, Grace Patterson, Riley Anders, Erin
Killion, Alyssa Vignos, Shelby Hall and coach
Liz Owens; middle, Anna Owens, Katie
Ferguson, Kylee Schnirring, Monica Gordon,
coach Katie; back, Izzy Bauser, Anna
Rathgeb, Claire Hemberger and Calyssa
Richie.
third in an IESA State Competition in Peoria
January 21 have qualified for the ICCA State
Competition the weekend of February 11-12.
Members are, from the left, front, Carlie
Schmidt, Grace Patterson, Riley Anders, Erin
Killion, Alyssa Vignos, Shelby Hall and coach
Liz Owens; middle, Anna Owens, Katie
Ferguson, Kylee Schnirring, Monica Gordon,
coach Katie; back, Izzy Bauser, Anna
Rathgeb, Claire Hemberger and Calyssa
Richie.