Thomas Michael Ordner, 22, of rural Sigel, IL was pronounced dead by Shelby County Coroner Brian Green at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2010 on a family farm near Sigel. Mr. Ordner and two co-workers were moving dried corn with an auger, inside a large grain bin, when Mr. Ordner was suddenly entrapped and engulfed by the corn.

The Golden Circle Nutrition Tuesday evening meal at the Senior Center will be crowning a King and Queen for Valentine's Day. Vote by monetary donations. Jars will be at the Effingham Senior Center through February 9. Money received will be used for extra Tuesday evening meal expenses.

There's not much down-time in the Teutopolis Junior High School Library. Teachers often bring classes to the library for computer work; faculty uses the facility as a meeting area; and students keep the path well worn between the book stacks and the circulation desk. However, January and February seem to be busier than usual. Here's what's going on:

Book Fair: It seems that in the Teutopolis Unit 50 District there is always another Scholastic Book Fair on the horizon and this time it's at the Teutopolis Junior High School. The Fair officially opens Thursday, February 4 and runs through Tuesday, February 9. Hours for the Fair are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Though parents and family members are welcome any time throughout the day, a special Open House will be from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday, February 5. The evening will sport raffles and a variety of books and reading - related items that will make great Valentine remembrances. If you have questions, feel free to email yallalys@ttown.k12.il.us or call the junior high school (857-6678).

Dieterich won first place with 96 percent for the Seat Belt Compliance Award. Pictured in the front row from left to right are Sergeant Devvie Hodge, Gina Thoele, Rico Santos, Brittany Goeckner and Ashley Kreke. Back Row: Cory Niemerg, Cody Hinterscher, and Principal Cary Jackson.

Teutopolis received a 94 percent for the Seat Belt Compliance Award. Pictured in the front row from left to right are Sergeant Devvie Hodge, Alicia Grimes, and Rose Niemerg. Back Row: Zach Huston, Mike Esker, and Nick Heuerman.

The regular board meeting of the Village of Teutopolis met on January 6 at 7:00 p.m.

President Jerry Weber called the meeting to order and upon roll call the following trustees were present: Greg Hess, John Mette, Kenneth Esker, Joe Kroeger, and David Tegeler. Greg Oseland was absent.

The minutes of the last meeting were approved.

Leah Westjohn was announced as the Teutopolis High School 2009 Homecoming Queen at the January 5, 2010 Homecoming basketball game against the Windsor Blue Devils. Teutopolis defeated Windsor with a score of 97-41.

Despite inclement weather, the Homecoming dance began as scheduled on January 8 at the Keller Convention Center. Each attendee received a purple Homecoming glass in memory of the 2009/2010 Homecoming. This year's colors were purple, silver, and black.