DELIVER TO BOXHOLDER PRSRT. STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID ALEXIS, IL 61412 STORM PERMIT NO. 9 THE UnitedTRACKER High School Newspaper Volume 2, Issue 3 IN THIS ISSUE: Winter’s here... stay busy, stay fit Principal’s message p. 2 By Ryan Armstrong and Katie exercising. It is important to be Widener physically fit in order to perform Once on the decline, ag on the Sledding, snowboarding, the regular necessary winter rise on college campus p. 4 skiing, stationary bike riding, chores. dancing, ice skating are all Shovelling snow, for example, Alexis plans X-mas Walk p. 5 common winter activities, but takes a great deal of physical en- so are playing with kids, sweep- durance and is a leading cause of UHS calendar & menu p. 6 ing floors, washing dishes, and back and shoulder injuries during moving boxes or furniture. the winter. Football and volleyball players Just because the temperatures Studies have shown a regular reap fall awards p. 7 are beginning to plunge and exercise program cuts the risk of snow is on its way should not heart attack, diabetes, and high Basketball preview p. 8 mean an automatic weight gain blood pressure. is inevitable. However, excercising during There are numerous winter the winter requires more caution STORM ALERTS activities you can do to keep in than any other time of the year. shape during the winter. More heart attacks occur dur- Holiday Schedule First, and foremost, is to eat ing the cold months compared to properly. It is even more impor- the summer, and heart attacks are Classes will be dismissed at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, tant to eat fresh fruits, veg- expecially common in men who December 20, for the beginning etables, dried fruits, whole grain are out of shape. of Christmas break. Classes will breads and cereals during the While shovelling snow will resume on Tuesday, January 3. winter months than even during burn calories, it also increases periods of warmer weather. your heart rate and forces your These types of food will allow lungs to work harder in the cold First Semester Ends you to stay fuller longer, help- air. This has its downside. In The first semester will end ing to curb hunger pangs later fact, moving snow actually ends on Friday, January 13, with in the day. It is also important up being a form of weight lifting dismissal at 2:00 pm. Report to eat protein, which also helps as the repition of shovelling ends cards will be distributed on control your appetite. up forcing the person to move Friday, January 20. Limiting fat intake is also hundreds of pounds of snow in a important in maintaining weight short period of time. While back Dr. Martin Luther King during the sluggish, winter injuries are common, so, too, are There will be no school season. heart attacks. on Monday, January 16, in Cutting caloric intake by 300- Before beginning an exercise observance of Dr. Martin Luther 500 calories per day will result program, you are encouraged to King, Jr. Day. Classes will in average 1-2 pound weight see your doctor and undergo a resume on Tuesday, January 17. loss per week. complete physical. Your doctor Besides eating properly, exce- can also suggest appropriate erate physical activity per day, Finally, it is important to Winter Weather rising will help in maintaining, activities relative to your current rather than trying to cram all realize the value of stretching or possibly losing, weight. physical condition. fitness programs into a week- muscles and ligaments prior to Naturally, with the winter Due to winter weather condi- Most fitness experts suggest a months now upon us, it’s end, or your days off from work each activity tions, most people don’t want to minimum of 30 minutes of mod- of school. important to remember that go outside to run or ride a bike. winter weather can play havoc That is why there are places like on school schedules. the YMCA. Board names committee to discuss In the event of inclement If you don’t feel like paying weather, school cancellations, membership fees at the “Y” or early dismissals and other similar facility, there are possible Yorkwood consolidation postponements will be still many other activities in announced on WMOI (97.7 which you can participate. By Katie Widener tion then contacted each district, to the football field. Specifically, FM) and WRAM (1330 AM) in Exercise videos are inexpen- Consolidation remains a hot suggesting separate committees the Boosters would like to see Monmouth, WRMJ (102.3 FM) sive and the programs don’t topic for the United Board of be named to discuss reorganiza- improvements to the concession in Aledo, and WAAG (94.9 FM), have to be intense or compli- Education. tion. The first meeting between stand and rest facilities. Current- WGIL (1400 AM) and WLSR cated to be effective. A number At the November 10 meeting, United and Yorkwood commit- ly, only portable toilets are avail- (92.7 FM) in Galesburg. of exercise programs are also the Board decided to contact five tees is expected by the end of able at the field, while access to shown on television daily. members of the community to this month. restrooms is available on the east Back Issues Brisk walks are also ben- serve on an exploratory commit- Prior to the meeting, board side of the high school building. tee to meet with representatives members toured the United Mrs Amy Schmitz, United A limited number of back eficial. Many shopping malls of the Yorkwood school district south campus to select proj- High School principal, reported a issues from the first edition of open their doors early for that to discuss a potential reorgani- ects that need to be undertaken new incentive program has been the Storm Tracker are available purpose. Climbing stairs is zation. Board President Rick to improve the high school implemented to reward good free of charge. another way to burn calories Elliott will be one of the United building. Superintendent Jeff behavior at the high school. Stu- No extra copies of the state without leaving the comfort of committee members, along with Whitsitt says specifics include dents with “A” or “B” averages championship edition or the your home. Mark Olin, Bill Ramsey, Susie finishing the new roof over the in all classes, with no tardies, special edition handed out Fitness experts say it is impor- Frieden, Vicki McMullen and AP room, some floor tile, door, detentions, or other discipline in Champaign following tant not to get bored with your John Reynolds. and window replacement, and problems will have special access the championship game are winter exercise activities. Earlier this year, residents carpet replacement at the four to the library on Fridays. Ad- available. For instance, one can walk of the Yorkwood district were corners. He also says a goal ditionally, a gift drawing will be Copies of the other eight or run on a treadmill one day, surveyed regarding the possibil- would be the installation of a held shortly for eligible students. editions are available by calling ride a stationary bike the next ity of reorganization. Results of hot water heater/softener system The board also hired Tara Fly- Mr. Kozelichki at the high school day, and going skiing on the that survey indicated residents so that boilers wouldn’t have to nn as its new preschool teacher, (734-9411) to arrange pickup. weekend. Sledding and snow- favored a consolidation with be run in August. with Kerri Marshall serving as an All remaining copies will be boarding are also great physical either the United or Monmouth- Board members were also ap- aide. The second pre-K section destroyed after Christmas break. activities. Roseville districts. proached by the United Booster began on November 14 in the Staying healthy in the winter does not just have to do with The Yorkwood Board of Educa- Club regarding improvements former Alexis High School home economics classroom. STORM TRACKER 1905 100th Street First quarter honor roll named Monmouth, IL 61462 309-734-9411 High Honors (3.67-4.00) Grupy, Bryan Hahn, Renee Trout, Tara Van Fleet, Karl Honors (3.34-3.66) The Storm Tracker is published Ischer, Kasey Lafferty, Jason Wenzel, Sara Wenzel, Andy monthly by the journalism students of Senior: Keith Allen, Lindsey Lair, Allison Lam, Becky Layer, West, Katie Widener, Samantha Senior: Maddie Eagen, Morgan United High School, is printed through Anderson, Ryan Armstrong, Amber Liniger, Michael Long, Young, Andy Yung. Hodgen, Stephen Lincoln, Brett the facilities of The Register-Mail, and Aaron Barr, Sean Bertlesen, Chelsea Macek, Jenna McIntosh, McGill, Molly Rose, Amber is distributed to residents of CUSD #304. The material published does not Jason Bishop, Amy Brown, Gary Medhurst, Rachel Olson, Junior: Rachel Damos, Leigha Welch necessarily reflect the viewpoint of the Neileigh Brown, Ross Dick- Marci Patterson, Curt Pratt, Dillard, Patrick Gavin, Jay administration of United School District son, Sean Duncan, Katie Eyler, Tyler Schleich, Nick Snow, Dani Grant, Matt Gross, Nick Junior: Josh Atwell, Drew Clev- #304, nor the policy of The Register- Alex Fox, Aaron Gavin, Chayla Sprout, Nick Stacker, Ashley Hanson, Laney Morgan, Jake enger, Tyson Cox, Nicole Ester, Mail. Murdock, Lauren Powell, Kayla Jennifer Nicol, Corey Rundle While every attempt is made to Winkler. determine the validity of advertising Much to be thankful for Sophomore: Kayla Bishop, contained herein, the advertising in the By Amy Schmitz, Principal solving it. Second, avoid asking Sophomore: Sarah Armstrong, Brandon Boyd, Aaron Corben, Storm Tracker is not to be construed as endorsement of a specific product or Every year as the holiday sea- the question “Why me?” Things Ben Battenburg, Erin Bickerton, Bryan Lincoln, Matt Olin, Mer- service.