Author: Dani Tietz
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Before you go to high school
When you were born, our time together seemed endless. Sure, I knew in 20 years you would go out on your own, and that it was my job to prepare you for that. But I was just 21 myself. And so it seemed like forever. We did not spend much time apart. I fell asleep… Read more
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AMBUCS helps Mahomet resident
Mahomet resident Rebecca Pointer reclaimed her freedom when the Greater Champaign County AMBUCS chapter built a ramp off her back deck for Mother’s Day. With no independent balance, Pointer had to rely on her husband Jeff to take her to the back deck so that she could get fresh air for the past five years.… Read more
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Secondary Schools PTO looks for new members; minimal commitment with big impact
When Mahomet residents, especially those with school aged children hear about the PTO’s work, they automatically think of the PTO that serves students in grades K-5. You know, the ones who do the Dawg Walk. But for many years, a small group of quiet workers in the Mahomet-Seymour Secondary Schools PTO have made sure junior… Read more
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My daughter is trying out for a team. What if she does not make it?
My oldest daughter, 14, will try out for her first athletic team this week. Her nerves are flying. My nerves are flying. She has eyed the possibility becoming good enough to be in the mix during high school since she was in third grade. She has spent week after week practicing her fundamentals, and over… Read more
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Holocaust survivor, Mozes Kor, speaks of forgivness Friday night
Holocaust survivor, Eva Mozes Kor, spoke to hundreds of Mahomet residents, including the students involved in the 1997 Pop Tab event, Friday night. The evening marked the 18th anniversary of the Pop Tab event, which sparked national attention in 1997. Mahomet-Seymour Junior High teachers wanted students to understand the magnitude of the Holocaust, so the… Read more
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Thoughts on Mother’s Day
So. It’s Mother’s Day. This could also be known as the day when moms all over the country follow their child to soccer, baseball, softball, track or the sport of that child’s choice to cheer them on. My two youngest kids play soccer, so that’s where I’ll be. I’m glad that the chance of rain… Read more
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Elementary schools to implement standards-based report cards next school year
After two years of research and planning, Mahomet-Seymour Elementary teachers presented their plans to switch to standards-based report cards for the 2015-2016 school year at Monday night’s Mahomet-Seymour School District Board meeting. In November of 2013, a teacher from each grade level in the Mahomet-Seymour School District attended a standards-based report card conference in Springfield… Read more
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Holocaust survivor to speak at MSHS Friday night
Holocaust Survivor Eva Mozes Kor, an Auschwitz survivor will speak at Mahomet-Seymour High School at 7 p.m. Friday evening. Friday evening will also serve as the 18th year reunion for the 1997 “Pop tab Event” where MSJHS students displayed a massive collection of 11 million pop tabs, which represented the 11 million victims who were… Read more
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Container Gardening Made Easy
It’s that time…get out there now and start your container gardens a’growin! From sunny vs. shady to thinking outside the container, check out these tips for creating gorgeous container gardens you’ll absolutely love all season long. Location, location, location It’s all about location! Where your… Read more
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Trustees table Illinois Turnaround discussion, purchase Toro mower
Village Trustees were joined by a packed house Tuesday night as the Illinois Turnaround Agenda was on the consent agenda. Mayor Sean Widener suggested the board table the topic for later discussion as a room full of opponents wanted to share their thoughts. The agenda was full of discussion topics as the Village’s fiscal year… Read more