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Riverton village board approves road oil projects
The Riverton Village Board held its second regular meeting of the month July 20 at 7 p.m. The bills were approved, with one
correction, and minutes from the July 6 meeting, both 7-0. There were no people on the agenda scheduled to speak. (more)
The Riverton Village Board held its second regular meeting of the month July 20 at 7 p.m. The bills were approved, with one
correction, and minutes from the July 6 meeting, both 7-0. There were no people on the agenda scheduled to speak. (more)
Incoming first grader Victoria Speller, along
with her mother, meets her new teacher,
Miss Dolbeare, Monday night at the Riverton
Elementary School Back-to-School BBQ
Night.
with her mother, meets her new teacher,
Miss Dolbeare, Monday night at the Riverton
Elementary School Back-to-School BBQ
Night.
Riverton Village Board approves bonds for several projects
The Riverton Village Board last Wednesday held a special meeting, which came after a budget hearing that featured no public
comments. (more)
The Riverton Village Board last Wednesday held a special meeting, which came after a budget hearing that featured no public
comments. (more)
Riverton village board upset with water plant progress,
engineers
The Riverton Village Board met August 3 at 7 p.m. to discuss a short, but substantive, agenda. The bills and minutes, with one
correction, from the previous meeting were approved 6-0. (more)
engineers
The Riverton Village Board met August 3 at 7 p.m. to discuss a short, but substantive, agenda. The bills and minutes, with one
correction, from the previous meeting were approved 6-0. (more)
Library receives Gates Foundation Grant
By Byron Painter
Editor
Thanks to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Riverton Village Library will be getting some new computers, though not
immediately. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
Thanks to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Riverton Village Library will be getting some new computers, though not
immediately. (more)
Spaulding Village Board June meeting minutes
The meeting was called to order by President Pro-tem Ed Egnot. (more)
The meeting was called to order by President Pro-tem Ed Egnot. (more)
School board hears proposal to add wrestling
The Riverton Village Board last Wednesday held a special meeting, which came after a budget hearing that featured no public comments. (more)
The Riverton Village Board last Wednesday held a special meeting, which came after a budget hearing that featured no public comments. (more)
Preschool Developmental Screening in Riverton Aug. 25-26
Attention parents of preschoolers: A vision, hearing, and developmental screening for 2 ½ to 4- year-old children in Riverton School District will take place Aug. 25 and 26 at St.
James Catholic Church Hall. We hope to open our third preschool classroom. Please call 629-6001 for an appointment or questions. Developmental areas to be checked
include speech, language, movement skills and basic concepts, so we estimate one hour for completing all parts of the screening. Parents interested in the Early Start Program
are encouraged to bring their children to the screening. The Pre-Kindergarten staff will be present to answer questions. If you know of a family who has a preschool child, please
pass this information onto them.
Attention parents of preschoolers: A vision, hearing, and developmental screening for 2 ½ to 4- year-old children in Riverton School District will take place Aug. 25 and 26 at St.
James Catholic Church Hall. We hope to open our third preschool classroom. Please call 629-6001 for an appointment or questions. Developmental areas to be checked
include speech, language, movement skills and basic concepts, so we estimate one hour for completing all parts of the screening. Parents interested in the Early Start Program
are encouraged to bring their children to the screening. The Pre-Kindergarten staff will be present to answer questions. If you know of a family who has a preschool child, please
pass this information onto them.
Field of Dreams lights to have unexpected costs
The Village of Riverton held a regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. They approved the minutes from the Aug. 3 meeting, and bills, both 5-0 (Pottier abstained because
he arrived just after the meeting started and therefore did not have ample time to review the minutes). (more)
The Village of Riverton held a regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. They approved the minutes from the Aug. 3 meeting, and bills, both 5-0 (Pottier abstained because
he arrived just after the meeting started and therefore did not have ample time to review the minutes). (more)
School district receives federal technology grant
The Riverton School District was recently notified by the Illinois State Board of Education that it received a competitive technology grant, called Enhancing Education Through
Technology. (more)
The Riverton School District was recently notified by the Illinois State Board of Education that it received a competitive technology grant, called Enhancing Education Through
Technology. (more)
Lady Hawks edged in third place game of Crusader Classic
Ashley Siebert scored to give the Riverton Lady Hawks the lead, but they could not hold on and lost 2-1 to Lutheran Monday in the third place game of the Crusader Classic.
Also in the Crusader Classic, which has been plagued by inclement weather, Riverton crushed Lanphier 6-0 last week.
Kate Blissett had a had trick and one assist, and Maryann Faust added a goal and two helpers.
Taylor Pulliam (from Blissett) and Siebert also scored for the Lady Hawks; Sara Nielsen and Maddie Ralph both had assists.
Riverton outshot the Lady Lions 17-0; Emily Maulding was not challenged in net.
On Tuesday, host Warrensburg-Latham (6-0) won the second half 2-0 to claim a 4-2 win over Riverton (2-4).
Faust (from Siebert) and Blissett (from Nielsen off a corner kick) scored for the Lady Hawks.
Ashley Siebert scored to give the Riverton Lady Hawks the lead, but they could not hold on and lost 2-1 to Lutheran Monday in the third place game of the Crusader Classic.
Also in the Crusader Classic, which has been plagued by inclement weather, Riverton crushed Lanphier 6-0 last week.
Kate Blissett had a had trick and one assist, and Maryann Faust added a goal and two helpers.
Taylor Pulliam (from Blissett) and Siebert also scored for the Lady Hawks; Sara Nielsen and Maddie Ralph both had assists.
Riverton outshot the Lady Lions 17-0; Emily Maulding was not challenged in net.
On Tuesday, host Warrensburg-Latham (6-0) won the second half 2-0 to claim a 4-2 win over Riverton (2-4).
Faust (from Siebert) and Blissett (from Nielsen off a corner kick) scored for the Lady Hawks.
Hawks compete at Rocket Invite
The Riverton Hawks and Williamsville Bee Bees were among the 15 teams who competed in the Rocket Invite in Rochester Saturday. On the seventh grade girls side,
Williamsville placed seventh with 20 points, while Riverton was 13th, with four tallies.
The Lady Hawks’ Jessica Dyer placed fourth in the 400. The WJH 800 relay finished fourth, and Libby Bayless finished fifth in the high jump for the Lady Bee Bees. Williamsville’s
Jordan French won the discus by over four feet, and she also earned a fifth place finish in the long jump. French’s teammate Brea Elston finished fifth in the shot put. Williamsville
was third (59, behind only Pleasant Plains’ 77 and Rochester’s 61) in the eighth grade girls competition, while Riverton did not earn a point. The Lady Bee Bees’ Kassidy Walsh
finished fifth in the 200, and Anna Rhodes and Emily Davis went 1-2 in the 400.
The 800 relay for WJH was second, by .10 of a second, but the 1600 relay, with Regan Stump, Davis, Rachel Rhodes and Kylie Walsh, claimed top billing by a whopping 13.9
seconds. Anna Rhodes placed second and Davis fourth in the high jump, and Brittany Glenn finished third in the long jump. Williamsville totaled 49.33 points in the seventh grade
boys portion, good for fifth place. Riverton was ninth with 15 points. WJH’s Mitchell Owens finished sixth in the 400, though only 4.2 seconds out of first, and teammate Jonathan
Miller won the 800 by just less than a second. Owens also won the 1600, and teammate Dan Daykin placed fifth.
The Riverton 400 relay was fifth, as was the 1600 relay, and the WJH 800 and 1600 relays both took second. Evan Funk was tied for fifth for the Bee Bees in the high jump, while
Marty Pesch was third and Joel Polistina placed fifth in the pole vault. WJH’s Jacob Frank finished sixth, and Riverton’s Sean Goff matched that finish in the shot put. Goff also
placed fifth in the discus.
For the eighth grade boys, WJH had eight points and Riverton one. Connor Thompson earned a sixth place finish for WJH in the 800, and the 800 relay matched that finish.
Riverton’s Brandon Kitzman finished sixth in the long jump. Jacob Weiss was third in the discus for the Bee Bees.
The Riverton Hawks and Williamsville Bee Bees were among the 15 teams who competed in the Rocket Invite in Rochester Saturday. On the seventh grade girls side,
Williamsville placed seventh with 20 points, while Riverton was 13th, with four tallies.
The Lady Hawks’ Jessica Dyer placed fourth in the 400. The WJH 800 relay finished fourth, and Libby Bayless finished fifth in the high jump for the Lady Bee Bees. Williamsville’s
Jordan French won the discus by over four feet, and she also earned a fifth place finish in the long jump. French’s teammate Brea Elston finished fifth in the shot put. Williamsville
was third (59, behind only Pleasant Plains’ 77 and Rochester’s 61) in the eighth grade girls competition, while Riverton did not earn a point. The Lady Bee Bees’ Kassidy Walsh
finished fifth in the 200, and Anna Rhodes and Emily Davis went 1-2 in the 400.
The 800 relay for WJH was second, by .10 of a second, but the 1600 relay, with Regan Stump, Davis, Rachel Rhodes and Kylie Walsh, claimed top billing by a whopping 13.9
seconds. Anna Rhodes placed second and Davis fourth in the high jump, and Brittany Glenn finished third in the long jump. Williamsville totaled 49.33 points in the seventh grade
boys portion, good for fifth place. Riverton was ninth with 15 points. WJH’s Mitchell Owens finished sixth in the 400, though only 4.2 seconds out of first, and teammate Jonathan
Miller won the 800 by just less than a second. Owens also won the 1600, and teammate Dan Daykin placed fifth.
The Riverton 400 relay was fifth, as was the 1600 relay, and the WJH 800 and 1600 relays both took second. Evan Funk was tied for fifth for the Bee Bees in the high jump, while
Marty Pesch was third and Joel Polistina placed fifth in the pole vault. WJH’s Jacob Frank finished sixth, and Riverton’s Sean Goff matched that finish in the shot put. Goff also
placed fifth in the discus.
For the eighth grade boys, WJH had eight points and Riverton one. Connor Thompson earned a sixth place finish for WJH in the 800, and the 800 relay matched that finish.
Riverton’s Brandon Kitzman finished sixth in the long jump. Jacob Weiss was third in the discus for the Bee Bees.
Lady Hawks rip Decatur Christian
The Riverton Lady Hawks pulled away last Thursday for a 6-0 win over Decatur Christian in high school soccer action.
RHS led only 1-0 at the break. Kate Blissett had two goals and one assist, while Ashley Siebert (Sara Nielsen assist), Maryann Faust (Nielsen helper), Annie Showalter (Blissett
assist) and Nielsen (Showalter assist) also scored. Faust and Showalter had assists on Blissett’s goals. Emily Maulding got the win in goal for Riverton, which outshot Decatur
Christian 20-2.
Last Wednesday, the scoring situation was the same, but Riverton was on the short end of a 6-0 loss to Pleasant Plains.
Plains led only 1-0 at the break; RHS was outshot 10-4.
The Riverton Lady Hawks pulled away last Thursday for a 6-0 win over Decatur Christian in high school soccer action.
RHS led only 1-0 at the break. Kate Blissett had two goals and one assist, while Ashley Siebert (Sara Nielsen assist), Maryann Faust (Nielsen helper), Annie Showalter (Blissett
assist) and Nielsen (Showalter assist) also scored. Faust and Showalter had assists on Blissett’s goals. Emily Maulding got the win in goal for Riverton, which outshot Decatur
Christian 20-2.
Last Wednesday, the scoring situation was the same, but Riverton was on the short end of a 6-0 loss to Pleasant Plains.
Plains led only 1-0 at the break; RHS was outshot 10-4.
Riverton boys, girls both finish second at home track quadrangular
In a competitive boys track quadrangular last Thursday, Don Williams’ Williamsville High School Bullets won with 82 points, defeating host Riverton/Tri-City (62), Auburn (54) and
Mt. Olive (52). (more)
In a competitive boys track quadrangular last Thursday, Don Williams’ Williamsville High School Bullets won with 82 points, defeating host Riverton/Tri-City (62), Auburn (54) and
Mt. Olive (52). (more)
The Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary
presented the Riverton Village Library with a
donation of $500 at the library’s August board
meeting. Presenting the check to Pamm
Collebrusco, library board president, were
Rhonda Mitro (left), Vera Crawford (right) and
Linda Vandorn (not pictured). This generous
donation will be used to buy audio and large
print books.
presented the Riverton Village Library with a
donation of $500 at the library’s August board
meeting. Presenting the check to Pamm
Collebrusco, library board president, were
Rhonda Mitro (left), Vera Crawford (right) and
Linda Vandorn (not pictured). This generous
donation will be used to buy audio and large
print books.
No burning allowed on Clear Lake Twp. roadways
Clear Lake Township would like to remind all residents that burning on the roadways is not allowed within the Township. When
residents burn leaves or other debris, the fire burns oil out of the payment, creating damage on roads. Last year, there was a heavy
concentration of burning in Holiday Estates. We would like to remind these residents and all residents of the no burning on roadway
rule. Homeowners should obtain leaf collection bags and contact their local waste hauler about leaf pickup. This process saves
money in repairing damage and reduces environmental hazards of smoke in the air.
Clear Lake Township would like to remind all residents that burning on the roadways is not allowed within the Township. When
residents burn leaves or other debris, the fire burns oil out of the payment, creating damage on roads. Last year, there was a heavy
concentration of burning in Holiday Estates. We would like to remind these residents and all residents of the no burning on roadway
rule. Homeowners should obtain leaf collection bags and contact their local waste hauler about leaf pickup. This process saves
money in repairing damage and reduces environmental hazards of smoke in the air.
Rash of car break-ins in Riverton/Spaulding area
There have been numerous break-ins in recent weeks in Riverton and Spaulding. According to Riverton Police Chief Dave Smith, it
appears that the suspects are the same people. Mainly, all of the burglaries have been happening during the late night/early
morning hours. The suspect(s) are targeting unlocked vehicles. They have taken car stereos, cash and other small objects from
the cars. In one case, the suspects obtained a loaded handgun from a car. Chief Smith encourages everyone to lock their cars, as it
appears the burglar(s) are ignoring locked cars with the windows rolled up. If anyone observes or hears anything that could be
suspicious, they should call 629-9800 or 911 immediately, said Smith. A witness has observed at least two teenage males
messing around cars. However, at this time, there are not any firm suspects.
There have been numerous break-ins in recent weeks in Riverton and Spaulding. According to Riverton Police Chief Dave Smith, it
appears that the suspects are the same people. Mainly, all of the burglaries have been happening during the late night/early
morning hours. The suspect(s) are targeting unlocked vehicles. They have taken car stereos, cash and other small objects from
the cars. In one case, the suspects obtained a loaded handgun from a car. Chief Smith encourages everyone to lock their cars, as it
appears the burglar(s) are ignoring locked cars with the windows rolled up. If anyone observes or hears anything that could be
suspicious, they should call 629-9800 or 911 immediately, said Smith. A witness has observed at least two teenage males
messing around cars. However, at this time, there are not any firm suspects.
Village Board discusses possible inclusion in Emergency
Response Coalition
The Riverton Village Board met Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. The minutes from the Aug. 17 meeting, as well as bills, were approved 6-0. (A special
hearing that was to begin at 7 p.m. with Mr. Mike Southworth did not happen, because he was not present). (more)
Response Coalition
The Riverton Village Board met Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. The minutes from the Aug. 17 meeting, as well as bills, were approved 6-0. (A special
hearing that was to begin at 7 p.m. with Mr. Mike Southworth did not happen, because he was not present). (more)
Monday was National Anthem Day, the
195th anniversary of the penning of “The
Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott
Key. Riverton Elementary School had a
ceremony for the fourth graders, including
speakers and flag bearers. Above, Megan
Ireland was one of the speakers.
195th anniversary of the penning of “The
Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott
Key. Riverton Elementary School had a
ceremony for the fourth graders, including
speakers and flag bearers. Above, Megan
Ireland was one of the speakers.
Riverfest Schedule of Events
Below is a schedule of events for Riverfest, Sept. 25-27 in Riverton. There will be food vendors all three days, and there is a silent
auction to be held, with the proceeds to go to the Riverton Food Pantry. For more information, call Tim at 629-9059. (more)
Below is a schedule of events for Riverfest, Sept. 25-27 in Riverton. There will be food vendors all three days, and there is a silent
auction to be held, with the proceeds to go to the Riverton Food Pantry. For more information, call Tim at 629-9059. (more)
Madrigal/girls basketball shootout conflict discussed at
school board meeting
The Riverton School Board met Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. to consider a lengthy agenda, and other topics brought up throughout the meeting
were wide-ranging and sustained. All seven board members were present and the FY10 budget hearing was held immediately after
the roll call. There were no questions from the public in attendance on budget matters. (more)
school board meeting
The Riverton School Board met Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. to consider a lengthy agenda, and other topics brought up throughout the meeting
were wide-ranging and sustained. All seven board members were present and the FY10 budget hearing was held immediately after
the roll call. There were no questions from the public in attendance on budget matters. (more)
Wheeland Park camping concerns among topics discussed at Riverton Village
Board meeting
The Riverton Village Board met Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. Roll call was taken, with Linda Viola and Joe Bartley not in attendance. The minutes from the Sept. 8 meeting were approved,
and bills agreed to be paid, by a 5-0 vote. (more)
Board meeting
The Riverton Village Board met Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. Roll call was taken, with Linda Viola and Joe Bartley not in attendance. The minutes from the Sept. 8 meeting were approved,
and bills agreed to be paid, by a 5-0 vote. (more)
Riverton receives $500,000 grant from IDOT for Third
Street overlay project
The Riverton Village board met Oct. 5 for a special hearing open to public comment on $1,360,000 in bonds for renovation of the
water plant, replacement of the Lucky Horseshoe lift station and sewer extension on Washington Street. Treasurer Tim Laffey stated
this will refund bonds from the 2007 issue. (more)
Street overlay project
The Riverton Village board met Oct. 5 for a special hearing open to public comment on $1,360,000 in bonds for renovation of the
water plant, replacement of the Lucky Horseshoe lift station and sewer extension on Washington Street. Treasurer Tim Laffey stated
this will refund bonds from the 2007 issue. (more)
Clear Lake Twp. Family Wishes events raise over $2200
Clear Lake Township held several fundraising events over the last couple of weeks to kick off the funds needed for Family Wishes. A garage sale was held on Sept. 19 and a Tug
A Truck competition, pancake breakfast, 50/50 and Sport Raffle during Riverfest. Total raised was $2245, which will be added to the donations that have come in. The Township
would like to thank the sponsors: Crossroads Ford, Sangamon Valley Survey & Consulting, Pryer’s Top Notch Tree Service, Ace Contracting and Funky’s Trophies. Our
appreciation goes to the Riverfest Committee, the Village of Riverton, participants, attendees and the many volunteers. Your help and support made our efforts so successful.
Annual donations are being accepted now until Nov. 30. Family Wishes is a program which help local families at Christmas. Your donation can be made payable to Clear Lake
Township and mailed with a notation of “Family Wishes” to 4260 Old Route 36, Springfield, IL, 62707.
Clear Lake Township held several fundraising events over the last couple of weeks to kick off the funds needed for Family Wishes. A garage sale was held on Sept. 19 and a Tug
A Truck competition, pancake breakfast, 50/50 and Sport Raffle during Riverfest. Total raised was $2245, which will be added to the donations that have come in. The Township
would like to thank the sponsors: Crossroads Ford, Sangamon Valley Survey & Consulting, Pryer’s Top Notch Tree Service, Ace Contracting and Funky’s Trophies. Our
appreciation goes to the Riverfest Committee, the Village of Riverton, participants, attendees and the many volunteers. Your help and support made our efforts so successful.
Annual donations are being accepted now until Nov. 30. Family Wishes is a program which help local families at Christmas. Your donation can be made payable to Clear Lake
Township and mailed with a notation of “Family Wishes” to 4260 Old Route 36, Springfield, IL, 62707.
Riverton Cub Scouts looking for arts and crafts vendors
Riverton Cub Scouts Pak 46 are looking for arts and crafts vendors and small business owners interested in showcasing products and services at its planned Holiday Bazaar.
Proceeds raised from this event will be used to support the Riverton Cub Scouts and their various community activities. The event will be at the Riverton Knights of Columbus Hall
Dec. 19 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Space is limited. Applications are being accepted on a first come, first serve basis. An 8-foot table space with two chairs is available for only $35
through Oct. 26. After that date, the fee for any remaining tables will be $45. For additional information or an application, contact Diana Heeb Bivona at 217-622-6951 or
Diana@dhbivona.com.
Riverton Cub Scouts Pak 46 are looking for arts and crafts vendors and small business owners interested in showcasing products and services at its planned Holiday Bazaar.
Proceeds raised from this event will be used to support the Riverton Cub Scouts and their various community activities. The event will be at the Riverton Knights of Columbus Hall
Dec. 19 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Space is limited. Applications are being accepted on a first come, first serve basis. An 8-foot table space with two chairs is available for only $35
through Oct. 26. After that date, the fee for any remaining tables will be $45. For additional information or an application, contact Diana Heeb Bivona at 217-622-6951 or
Diana@dhbivona.com.
Fishing derby June 5-6 at Veteran’s Memorial Park
All Riverton anglers 16 and under are invited to the 10th Annual Village of Riverton Fishing Derby The 10th annual Village of Riverton
Fishing Derby will be June 5 and June 6 from 8-11 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park. The contest is being held in conjunction with
Illinois Department of Natural Resources “Free Fishing Days.” The complete rules, age groups and prize list will be available at the
derby. All contestants must provide their own fishing tackle. An adult must accompany contestants 10 years of age or under. The
contestant must be able to bait their own hook, remove fish from the hook or be accompanied by an adult. The Village of Riverton
and the generous donations of local businesses and individuals make this contest possible. Make plans to attend.
All Riverton anglers 16 and under are invited to the 10th Annual Village of Riverton Fishing Derby The 10th annual Village of Riverton
Fishing Derby will be June 5 and June 6 from 8-11 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park. The contest is being held in conjunction with
Illinois Department of Natural Resources “Free Fishing Days.” The complete rules, age groups and prize list will be available at the
derby. All contestants must provide their own fishing tackle. An adult must accompany contestants 10 years of age or under. The
contestant must be able to bait their own hook, remove fish from the hook or be accompanied by an adult. The Village of Riverton
and the generous donations of local businesses and individuals make this contest possible. Make plans to attend.
Blissett, Lady Hawks blank Southeast
Kate Blissett netted a hat trick, also making her the all-time single-season goal scoring leader with 17, and the Riverton Lady Hawks soccer team blanked host Southeast 5-0
Friday. Taylor Pulliam (assist from Lauryn Fitzgerald) and Sara Nielsen (unassisted) also scored. Nielsen had two helpers, as did keeper Emily Maulding, whose long punt got
past the Southeast defense and found its way to Blissett. Maulding had six saves.
Tuesday in the opening round of the Plains Invite, the Lady Hawks trounced Taylorville 8-1. Pulliam scored twice, as did Ashley Siebert. Jessica Waldrop, Kristina Long, Blissett
and Maryann Faust scored once each. Siebert, Faust and Pulliam all had one assist.
Kate Blissett netted a hat trick, also making her the all-time single-season goal scoring leader with 17, and the Riverton Lady Hawks soccer team blanked host Southeast 5-0
Friday. Taylor Pulliam (assist from Lauryn Fitzgerald) and Sara Nielsen (unassisted) also scored. Nielsen had two helpers, as did keeper Emily Maulding, whose long punt got
past the Southeast defense and found its way to Blissett. Maulding had six saves.
Tuesday in the opening round of the Plains Invite, the Lady Hawks trounced Taylorville 8-1. Pulliam scored twice, as did Ashley Siebert. Jessica Waldrop, Kristina Long, Blissett
and Maryann Faust scored once each. Siebert, Faust and Pulliam all had one assist.
Lady Hawks split two extra inning games
Visiting Springfield Southeast pushed across a run in the eighth inning and stole a 5-4 win from Riverton in high school softball
action Friday. (more)
Visiting Springfield Southeast pushed across a run in the eighth inning and stole a 5-4 win from Riverton in high school softball
action Friday. (more)
Matt Jagodzinski sneaks his hand onto the
plate and beats the tag of the Virden catcher
Tuesday.
plate and beats the tag of the Virden catcher
Tuesday.
Rochester boys, PORTA girls win Sangamo crowns
The Rochester boys and Petersburg PORTA girls claimed Sangamo Conference track titles Monday night at Athens. (more)
The Rochester boys and Petersburg PORTA girls claimed Sangamo Conference track titles Monday night at Athens. (more)
Hawk baseball rolls past Warriors
A long layoff did not hurt the bats of the Riverton boys baseball team Monday. The host Hawks rapped out 10 hits in an 8-2 win over
Athens. (more)
A long layoff did not hurt the bats of the Riverton boys baseball team Monday. The host Hawks rapped out 10 hits in an 8-2 win over
Athens. (more)
School board approves AT&T bandwidth agreement, new
Verizon contract
The Riverton School Board of Education met Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. The minutes from the regular meeting and closed session of Sept.
14 were approved 7-0, as were the treasurer’s, revenue and expenditure reports, by the same vote. (more)
Verizon contract
The Riverton School Board of Education met Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. The minutes from the regular meeting and closed session of Sept.
14 were approved 7-0, as were the treasurer’s, revenue and expenditure reports, by the same vote. (more)
Riverton Cub Scout Pack 46 Annual Food Drive to start soon
Riverton Cub Scout Pack 46 will again hold its annual food drive for the Riverton Food Pantry. The Scouts will be passing out door hangers to residents of Riverton, Spaulding,
Clear Lake Township and the surrounding areas. The door hangers will be distributed starting Nov. 1. If you receive a door hanger, you can leave any donated non-perishable food
items in a sack on your front porch or somewhere visible for the Scouts to see. They will be picked up Nov. 8 between 2–4 p.m. You can also drop items off at St. James Church at
112 North Sixth Street in Riverton between 2–4 p.m. Nov. 8. Dropoff boxes will also be available at the Riverton IGA and at many churches throughout the community. Donated food
items go a long way in helping many families in our area throughout the year. Please give what you can, even if only a few items. Everything little bit helps! Although every effort is
made to distribute door hangers to each home in the area, if you do not receive one and would like to donate, please call Tim at 299-4596.
Thank you from Pack 46!
Riverton Cub Scout Pack 46 will again hold its annual food drive for the Riverton Food Pantry. The Scouts will be passing out door hangers to residents of Riverton, Spaulding,
Clear Lake Township and the surrounding areas. The door hangers will be distributed starting Nov. 1. If you receive a door hanger, you can leave any donated non-perishable food
items in a sack on your front porch or somewhere visible for the Scouts to see. They will be picked up Nov. 8 between 2–4 p.m. You can also drop items off at St. James Church at
112 North Sixth Street in Riverton between 2–4 p.m. Nov. 8. Dropoff boxes will also be available at the Riverton IGA and at many churches throughout the community. Donated food
items go a long way in helping many families in our area throughout the year. Please give what you can, even if only a few items. Everything little bit helps! Although every effort is
made to distribute door hangers to each home in the area, if you do not receive one and would like to donate, please call Tim at 299-4596.
Thank you from Pack 46!
Riverton providing cutting-edge energy audit technology online
In cooperation with its wholesale power supplier, the Village of Riverton is now providing customers with the latest technology available to access accurate and detailed energy
efficiency information online. Located at www.IMEA.org, the new HomeEnergySuite™ now allows customers to easily see the impact of the weather on their energy use. In
addition, this new intuitive interface allows users to view charts that break down energy use system by system. Clicking on the chart then hovering over the bars displays dollar
amounts representing energy costs broken down by cooling, heating, lighting, cooking hot water heating and big screen TVs. The ability to run an energy analysis specific to a
home’s construction, local weather and utility rates provides valuable data to homeowners allowing them to make cost-effective energy choices.
“The Village of Riverton is committed to providing our customers with the most reliable energy efficiency information. Now, through our partnership with IMEA, we have the most
effective way to educate our customers on how they can become more aware of energy use. The online energy audit is letting homeowners know how much money can be saved
by their conservation efforts,” Village of Riverton Trustee Rich Pottier explained.
The HomeEnergySuite is run by a sophisticated energy-use analysis system developed by APOGEE Interactive, Inc. a software development firm based in Atlanta, Ga., that
specializes in online solutions for the energy industry. According to Apogee’s president Susan Gilbert, “The issue of energy efficiency is of great concern to utilities, as of today over
200 utilities nationwide have added this educational feature to their Web sites. Its ability to answer customers’ questions 24/7 and reduce customer inquiries helps Riverton in
accomplishing its goal of increasing customer satisfaction while lowering operating costs.”
“IMEA is extremely pleased to be able to offer this new tool to the citizens of our member communities,” said IMEA President and CEO Ronald D. Earl. “We’ve been selling
wholesale power to municipal electric systems for a quarter century and we want to make certain that all our members have the tools they need to use that electricity wisely and
efficiently.”
“In cooperation with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, its wholesale power supplier, the Village of Riverton is now providing customers coupons – which offer $1 off the
purchase price of any General Electric Energy Smart or Energy Star compact fluorescent light bulb,” said Pottier. These coupons are part of “E2C2” a comprehensive energy-
efficiency program currently being implemented by IMEA on behalf of its members. The coupons can be used anywhere GE products are sold and are valid through Dec. 31. The
coupons are available at the village hall.
In cooperation with its wholesale power supplier, the Village of Riverton is now providing customers with the latest technology available to access accurate and detailed energy
efficiency information online. Located at www.IMEA.org, the new HomeEnergySuite™ now allows customers to easily see the impact of the weather on their energy use. In
addition, this new intuitive interface allows users to view charts that break down energy use system by system. Clicking on the chart then hovering over the bars displays dollar
amounts representing energy costs broken down by cooling, heating, lighting, cooking hot water heating and big screen TVs. The ability to run an energy analysis specific to a
home’s construction, local weather and utility rates provides valuable data to homeowners allowing them to make cost-effective energy choices.
“The Village of Riverton is committed to providing our customers with the most reliable energy efficiency information. Now, through our partnership with IMEA, we have the most
effective way to educate our customers on how they can become more aware of energy use. The online energy audit is letting homeowners know how much money can be saved
by their conservation efforts,” Village of Riverton Trustee Rich Pottier explained.
The HomeEnergySuite is run by a sophisticated energy-use analysis system developed by APOGEE Interactive, Inc. a software development firm based in Atlanta, Ga., that
specializes in online solutions for the energy industry. According to Apogee’s president Susan Gilbert, “The issue of energy efficiency is of great concern to utilities, as of today over
200 utilities nationwide have added this educational feature to their Web sites. Its ability to answer customers’ questions 24/7 and reduce customer inquiries helps Riverton in
accomplishing its goal of increasing customer satisfaction while lowering operating costs.”
“IMEA is extremely pleased to be able to offer this new tool to the citizens of our member communities,” said IMEA President and CEO Ronald D. Earl. “We’ve been selling
wholesale power to municipal electric systems for a quarter century and we want to make certain that all our members have the tools they need to use that electricity wisely and
efficiently.”
“In cooperation with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, its wholesale power supplier, the Village of Riverton is now providing customers coupons – which offer $1 off the
purchase price of any General Electric Energy Smart or Energy Star compact fluorescent light bulb,” said Pottier. These coupons are part of “E2C2” a comprehensive energy-
efficiency program currently being implemented by IMEA on behalf of its members. The coupons can be used anywhere GE products are sold and are valid through Dec. 31. The
coupons are available at the village hall.
Riverton, Williamsville sending several competitors to JH state track meet
The Riverton Hawks and Williamsville Bee Bees each will have several representatives at the state track meet this weekend in East Peoria. (more)
The Riverton Hawks and Williamsville Bee Bees each will have several representatives at the state track meet this weekend in East Peoria. (more)
Rochester sweeps county track crowns
The host Rochester Rockets claimed both the boys and girls titles Friday at the Sangamon County meet. (more)
The host Rochester Rockets claimed both the boys and girls titles Friday at the Sangamon County meet. (more)
Barney plans to attend Millikin, play football
Brandon Barney of Riverton has indicated he plans to attend Millikin University and play football for Big Blue head coach Doug
Neibuhr. (more)
Brandon Barney of Riverton has indicated he plans to attend Millikin University and play football for Big Blue head coach Doug
Neibuhr. (more)
Pulliam, Hawks beat Bullets for first time
Spencer Pulliam scored in the 56th minute to provide the game's only tally as the Riverton Hawks soccer team edged past Williamsville 1-0 Monday afternoon in the season
opener for both squads. Freshman Kevin Bertolino got the assist on the play, which saw Pulliam corral the ball in the box and fire a shot past Bullet keeper Ben Levin, who got a
hand on the ball but could not stop it from going in. The Hawks had missed two golden scoring chances in the early moments of the second half. Pulliam banged a shot off the
crossbar, and Nick Schrock's header attempt off a corner grazed off the bar and rolled harmlessly through the crease. The win for Riverton was the first over the Bullets since the
schools ended their co-op four years ago.
Spencer Pulliam scored in the 56th minute to provide the game's only tally as the Riverton Hawks soccer team edged past Williamsville 1-0 Monday afternoon in the season
opener for both squads. Freshman Kevin Bertolino got the assist on the play, which saw Pulliam corral the ball in the box and fire a shot past Bullet keeper Ben Levin, who got a
hand on the ball but could not stop it from going in. The Hawks had missed two golden scoring chances in the early moments of the second half. Pulliam banged a shot off the
crossbar, and Nick Schrock's header attempt off a corner grazed off the bar and rolled harmlessly through the crease. The win for Riverton was the first over the Bullets since the
schools ended their co-op four years ago.
Andrew Lerch drills a Staunton ballcarrier
Friday night during the Hawks’ loss.
Friday night during the Hawks’ loss.
Bulldogs ruin Hawks’ opener
Riverton football coach Josh Lee said his team “made too many mistakes” in its 32-13 loss to Staunton Friday night in the season
opener for both squads. (more)
Riverton football coach Josh Lee said his team “made too many mistakes” in its 32-13 loss to Staunton Friday night in the season
opener for both squads. (more)
