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Financial issues plaguing RAC
The Riverton Athletic Club is struggling financially, according to member Jim Good, and that is why the RAC has discussed selling its land. (more)
The Riverton Athletic Club is struggling financially, according to member Jim Good, and that is why the RAC has discussed selling its land. (more)
Riverton village board approves animal control agreement
The Riverton Village Board met July 6 at 7 p.m. There was no legal counsel present due to his attendance at another meeting. (more)
The Riverton Village Board met July 6 at 7 p.m. There was no legal counsel present due to his attendance at another meeting. (more)
Zoning Board recommends cutting down to five members, asks village board
not to disband zoning board
The Riverton Zoning Board last Thursday night voted to recommend to the village board that the zoning board stay intact, though with fewer members. (more)
not to disband zoning board
The Riverton Zoning Board last Thursday night voted to recommend to the village board that the zoning board stay intact, though with fewer members. (more)
RHS graduate Edgerton killed in Afghanistan
A 1995 Riverton High School graduate has been killed in Afghanistan. (more)
A 1995 Riverton High School graduate has been killed in Afghanistan. (more)
SGT. DONALD R. EDGERTON
Zoning board vote delayed; Parks Committee decides
against Field of Dreams usage for circus
The Riverton Village Board met July 19 at 7:02 after John Myers, village attorney, arrived. (more)
against Field of Dreams usage for circus
The Riverton Village Board met July 19 at 7:02 after John Myers, village attorney, arrived. (more)
Pre-K to be offered in Riverton; school board hires teachers,
aides
The Riverton School Board met July 12 at 7 p.m. (which followed a training meeting on Robert’s Rules of Order); they approved the June 14
regular and closed session meeting minutes; treasurer’s, revenue and expenditure reports; and the INB as bank depository, all 7-0. (more)
aides
The Riverton School Board met July 12 at 7 p.m. (which followed a training meeting on Robert’s Rules of Order); they approved the June 14
regular and closed session meeting minutes; treasurer’s, revenue and expenditure reports; and the INB as bank depository, all 7-0. (more)
Curry’s moving in next month, IGA parking lot to be
resurfaced
Curry’s Family Pharmacy will be moving in less than a month from its current location. (more)
resurfaced
Curry’s Family Pharmacy will be moving in less than a month from its current location. (more)
All five zoning board members removed; Mayor Todd looking for “fresh start”
with new board
The Riverton Village Board met Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. The minutes from the July 19 meeting and bills for payment were approved 6-0. (more)
with new board
The Riverton Village Board met Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. The minutes from the July 19 meeting and bills for payment were approved 6-0. (more)
School board, village reps discuss School Resource Officer position
The Riverton Board of Education met August 9 at 6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center at Riverton High School. Scott McClure was not in attendance. (more)
The Riverton Board of Education met August 9 at 6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center at Riverton High School. Scott McClure was not in attendance. (more)
Village board appoints new zoning board members
The Riverton Village Board began their August 16 meeting at 7:04 p.m. The minutes from the August 2 meeting and bills were approved. (more)
The Riverton Village Board began their August 16 meeting at 7:04 p.m. The minutes from the August 2 meeting and bills were approved. (more)
RHS to pay tribute to fallen soldiers at first home football game
On Sept. 3, before the start of the first home football game, Riverton High School will pay tribute to two former football players who have fallen in military action. Marine Sgt. Roger
Gross and Army Sgt. Donald “Rocky” Edgerton were both members of the 1995 Riverton Hawks football team. Sgt. Gross, of Durham, North Carolina was critically injured in
February of 2006 when an IED exploded near Baghdad, Iraq. Since then he has had many surgeries and continues to recover at a rehabilitation hospital in Durham near his wife
Jessica and children Cheyenne, Taylor and Jenna. Roger is the son of Dennis and Shirley Gross of rural Springfield. More recently, Army Sgt. Edgerton was killed in action near
Char Dara, Afghanistan in July of this year. It was his second tour of duty and his death came one day after celebrating his 33rd birthday. In addition to a pre-game tribute, RHS
will honor their service with a moment of silence and the Army Color Guard presenting the American flag before the national anthem. We welcome all former classmates and
players to attend this event in the memory of both soldiers. The game vs. Williamsville starts at 7 p.m.
On Sept. 3, before the start of the first home football game, Riverton High School will pay tribute to two former football players who have fallen in military action. Marine Sgt. Roger
Gross and Army Sgt. Donald “Rocky” Edgerton were both members of the 1995 Riverton Hawks football team. Sgt. Gross, of Durham, North Carolina was critically injured in
February of 2006 when an IED exploded near Baghdad, Iraq. Since then he has had many surgeries and continues to recover at a rehabilitation hospital in Durham near his wife
Jessica and children Cheyenne, Taylor and Jenna. Roger is the son of Dennis and Shirley Gross of rural Springfield. More recently, Army Sgt. Edgerton was killed in action near
Char Dara, Afghanistan in July of this year. It was his second tour of duty and his death came one day after celebrating his 33rd birthday. In addition to a pre-game tribute, RHS
will honor their service with a moment of silence and the Army Color Guard presenting the American flag before the national anthem. We welcome all former classmates and
players to attend this event in the memory of both soldiers. The game vs. Williamsville starts at 7 p.m.
School board committee recommends spending $20,000 to keep SRO position
Monday night at a Riverton School Board Finance Committee meeting, the committee recommended to the full board spending $20,000 to fund its portion of the School Resource
Officer position. The village board had sent representatives to the last school board meeting with this proposal in an attempt to keep the position in the school district. Last year,
the school district paid 3/4 of the salary of the position, roughly $45,000. Superintendent Tom Mulligan admitted, however, that the funding could be a one-year situation.
“If funds do not come through from the state, it will be tough to recommend this position in future years,” he said.
The Finance Committee members are Mike Klebe and Debbie Moore, and Board President Paul Nonneman and member Larry Patterson were also there, according to Mulligan.
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On the teacher negotiation front, Mulligan said the two sides are continuing to negotiate, though “not much progress” is being made currently. (Sept. 2, 2010)
Monday night at a Riverton School Board Finance Committee meeting, the committee recommended to the full board spending $20,000 to fund its portion of the School Resource
Officer position. The village board had sent representatives to the last school board meeting with this proposal in an attempt to keep the position in the school district. Last year,
the school district paid 3/4 of the salary of the position, roughly $45,000. Superintendent Tom Mulligan admitted, however, that the funding could be a one-year situation.
“If funds do not come through from the state, it will be tough to recommend this position in future years,” he said.
The Finance Committee members are Mike Klebe and Debbie Moore, and Board President Paul Nonneman and member Larry Patterson were also there, according to Mulligan.
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On the teacher negotiation front, Mulligan said the two sides are continuing to negotiate, though “not much progress” is being made currently. (Sept. 2, 2010)
Riverton treasurer recommends pay increase for mayor, trustees
The Riverton Village Board met Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Trustee Joe Bartley was not present. The minutes from August 16 and bills were approved 5-0. (more)
The Riverton Village Board met Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Trustee Joe Bartley was not present. The minutes from August 16 and bills were approved 5-0. (more)
Riverton School District announces filing period for school board candidates
Nominating petition forms for the April 5, 2011 school board election in Riverton Community Unit School District #14 will be available Sept. 21. (more)
Nominating petition forms for the April 5, 2011 school board election in Riverton Community Unit School District #14 will be available Sept. 21. (more)
School board discusses ways to fill out Pre-K classroom slots
On Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. the Riverton School Board met to consider a lengthy agenda, including the FY11 budget hearing. There were no comments or questions on the budget from
anyone in the audience, which numbered three people, at the middle school cafeteria. (more)
On Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. the Riverton School Board met to consider a lengthy agenda, including the FY11 budget hearing. There were no comments or questions on the budget from
anyone in the audience, which numbered three people, at the middle school cafeteria. (more)
Riverton water plant piping nearly complete
The Riverton Village Board held its second meeting of the month Sept. 20. The village attorney, John Myers, arrived at 7:06 p.m. (more)
The Riverton Village Board held its second meeting of the month Sept. 20. The village attorney, John Myers, arrived at 7:06 p.m. (more)
School district, union to enter into non-binding mediation
After being unable to reach an agreement, the Riverton School District and Riverton Education Association will be entering into non-binding federal mediation, according to
Superintendent Tom Mulligan. The mediation meeting has not been scheduled; Mulligan said they are “at the mercy” of the mediator’s schedule. If mediation does not work, there
are two options: the board will implement their last offer or the union can file an intent-to-strike notice (there is a 10-day wait period from the filing of the notice and the time when
the teachers can actually go on strike).
The most recent discussions are for a one-year contract, noted Mulligan. “I still think we will reach an agreement,” he said. “We would rather work this out amicably.”
After being unable to reach an agreement, the Riverton School District and Riverton Education Association will be entering into non-binding federal mediation, according to
Superintendent Tom Mulligan. The mediation meeting has not been scheduled; Mulligan said they are “at the mercy” of the mediator’s schedule. If mediation does not work, there
are two options: the board will implement their last offer or the union can file an intent-to-strike notice (there is a 10-day wait period from the filing of the notice and the time when
the teachers can actually go on strike).
The most recent discussions are for a one-year contract, noted Mulligan. “I still think we will reach an agreement,” he said. “We would rather work this out amicably.”
Riverton board approves truck purchase again
The Village of Riverton board meeting was held Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Mayor Bob Todd was not in attendance, so Trustee Rich Pottier served as mayor pro-tem and began with the
Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes from the Sept. 20 meeting and bills were approved 6-0. (more)
The Village of Riverton board meeting was held Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Mayor Bob Todd was not in attendance, so Trustee Rich Pottier served as mayor pro-tem and began with the
Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes from the Sept. 20 meeting and bills were approved 6-0. (more)
JOE RUSCIOLELLI
Former mayor Rusciolelli passes away
Longtime Riverton mayor Joe Rusciolelli passed away last week at age 86.
A lifelong Riverton resident, he served the village as a trustee from April 1975 until being appointed mayor in September 1978; he served as mayor until May 2009, except for a four-
year span between April 1993-97. Rusciolelli, who is survived by wife Mary, a sister, two brothers and numerous children and grandchildren, served in the U.S. Army in World War
II in the South Pacific and New Guinea areas, and he also served in the Korean era.
In a resolution passed by the Riverton Village Board April 27, Rusciolelli was thanked for his immeasurable contributions to the village, including in such areas as the expansion
of parks and infrastructure and the creation of the Riverton Village Library district, but “what he is most proud of was his success in lobbying for $600,000 in grant money to expand
the sewer down Riverton Road and to build the new Village Hall complex, including Utility Billing office, Police Station, Library, and Community Room.”
Current Riverton mayor Bob Todd spoke fondly of his predecessor. “Joe did a lot of wonderful things for Riverton,” he said. Todd “grew up” with Rusciolelli, as his mother Marge
Todd was on the village board for 16 years and was very good friends with the mayor. He would often bring over vegetables for the Todd family.
“It is an honor and privilege to follow him as Mayor,” said Todd. “He had a major impact of the Village of Riverton.” Funeral Mass was Monday at St. James Catholic Church in
Riverton, and burial was in Camp Butler National Cemetery, where the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County conducted military honors. Memorial contributions may be
made to St. James Church in Riverton or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Longtime Riverton mayor Joe Rusciolelli passed away last week at age 86.
A lifelong Riverton resident, he served the village as a trustee from April 1975 until being appointed mayor in September 1978; he served as mayor until May 2009, except for a four-
year span between April 1993-97. Rusciolelli, who is survived by wife Mary, a sister, two brothers and numerous children and grandchildren, served in the U.S. Army in World War
II in the South Pacific and New Guinea areas, and he also served in the Korean era.
In a resolution passed by the Riverton Village Board April 27, Rusciolelli was thanked for his immeasurable contributions to the village, including in such areas as the expansion
of parks and infrastructure and the creation of the Riverton Village Library district, but “what he is most proud of was his success in lobbying for $600,000 in grant money to expand
the sewer down Riverton Road and to build the new Village Hall complex, including Utility Billing office, Police Station, Library, and Community Room.”
Current Riverton mayor Bob Todd spoke fondly of his predecessor. “Joe did a lot of wonderful things for Riverton,” he said. Todd “grew up” with Rusciolelli, as his mother Marge
Todd was on the village board for 16 years and was very good friends with the mayor. He would often bring over vegetables for the Todd family.
“It is an honor and privilege to follow him as Mayor,” said Todd. “He had a major impact of the Village of Riverton.” Funeral Mass was Monday at St. James Catholic Church in
Riverton, and burial was in Camp Butler National Cemetery, where the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County conducted military honors. Memorial contributions may be
made to St. James Church in Riverton or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Claire Watson named August Student of the Month at RHS
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Claire Watson has been named August 2010 Student of the Month. Claire, daughter of
Jim and Anne Watson, was chosen by the staff and faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics, effort, conduct, cooperation, dependability,
leadership, school involvement and service to others. Claire will receive a $25 INB cashiers check from Illinois National Bank and will be eligible
for 2010-2011 Student of the Year honors at graduation. Claire’s activities include Volleyball, Basketball, Dance Team (captain), Spanish Club
(President), NHS (Vice President), TADAA (Teens Against Drugs and Alcohol Abuse), Hawk Pride, WYSE team, Jazz choir, Chamber choir,
musicals and plays. Some of Claire’s high school accomplishments include 2009 Sangamon County All-Tournament Team, Mizuno Team
Summer Camp All-Tournament Team, Licking Team Summer Camp All-Tournament Team, UDA (Universal Dance Association) All-American
and numerous Academic class awards. She is also an assistant teacher for her church’s Sunday School and very active in Youth Group.Claire
plans to attend a four-year university and to study Biology or Environmental Science. She has her sights set on the University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign.
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Claire Watson has been named August 2010 Student of the Month. Claire, daughter of
Jim and Anne Watson, was chosen by the staff and faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics, effort, conduct, cooperation, dependability,
leadership, school involvement and service to others. Claire will receive a $25 INB cashiers check from Illinois National Bank and will be eligible
for 2010-2011 Student of the Year honors at graduation. Claire’s activities include Volleyball, Basketball, Dance Team (captain), Spanish Club
(President), NHS (Vice President), TADAA (Teens Against Drugs and Alcohol Abuse), Hawk Pride, WYSE team, Jazz choir, Chamber choir,
musicals and plays. Some of Claire’s high school accomplishments include 2009 Sangamon County All-Tournament Team, Mizuno Team
Summer Camp All-Tournament Team, Licking Team Summer Camp All-Tournament Team, UDA (Universal Dance Association) All-American
and numerous Academic class awards. She is also an assistant teacher for her church’s Sunday School and very active in Youth Group.Claire
plans to attend a four-year university and to study Biology or Environmental Science. She has her sights set on the University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign.
School board discusses building improvement plans
The Riverton School Board met Oct. 11 at the high school beginning at 6 p.m. (more)
The Riverton School Board met Oct. 11 at the high school beginning at 6 p.m. (more)
Riverton board hears presentation on school sales tax issue
The Village of Riverton board of trustees met Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. They approved payment invoice #534 to Jim Leka in the amount of $11,340 (for work on the Lucky Horseshoe lift
station) and also approved pay estimate #7 to E.L. Pruitt totaling $15,382 (for work on the water plant), both by 6-0 votes. (more)
The Village of Riverton board of trustees met Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. They approved payment invoice #534 to Jim Leka in the amount of $11,340 (for work on the Lucky Horseshoe lift
station) and also approved pay estimate #7 to E.L. Pruitt totaling $15,382 (for work on the water plant), both by 6-0 votes. (more)
Spaulding Village Board September meeting minutes
The September Spaulding Village Board meeting called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Mark Urban. (more)
The September Spaulding Village Board meeting called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Mark Urban. (more)
Kilhoffer, Seymour lead Hawk track team at Jax Invite
The Williamsville boys track team finished second out of 33 teams at the Jacksonville Indoor Invitational Friday at Illinois College. WHS totaled 40 points, five behind champ
Pleasant Plains in the Class A portion of the meet. Riverton/Tri-City finished in ninth place with 24.5 points. On the girls side, Riverton finished with seven points and
Williamsville one. Keith Williams won the shot put with a heave of 52 feet, 4 inches, almost four feet better than the second place finisher. John Gerding placed sixth in the 55
meters, just .31 seconds out of first. Gerding was second in the 200 (23.59 to 23.39 for the winner). Greg Harpring finished fourth in the 400, while the boys 800 relay claimed
third, with Chase Alexander, Calvin Walter, Lucas Holton and Gerding doing the honors.
Paul Priester took seventh in the high jump and fifth in the pole vault; teammate Sam Pensabene was seventh in the latter event.
The Hawks had a pair of second place finishes, with Emmett Kilhoffer (from Tri-City) taking second in the 55 hurdles and Alec Seymour taking second in the 400. Jared Lamkey
tied for fifth in the high jump, while Zach Yoggerst placed eighth in the 800.
The 3200 relay finished fifth, with Josh Wampler, Tri-City’s Daniel Costa, Richard Rexroat and Yoggerst doing the honors). On the girls side, Meghan Davis placed sixth in the
long jump for Riverton, two slots ahead of teammate and T-C student Courtney Fleck. Kaylyn Shaw finished seventh in the 800 and eighth in the 1600. Paige Peterman placed
eighth for the Lady Bullets in the 400, one spot ahead of Fleck for points.
The Williamsville boys track team finished second out of 33 teams at the Jacksonville Indoor Invitational Friday at Illinois College. WHS totaled 40 points, five behind champ
Pleasant Plains in the Class A portion of the meet. Riverton/Tri-City finished in ninth place with 24.5 points. On the girls side, Riverton finished with seven points and
Williamsville one. Keith Williams won the shot put with a heave of 52 feet, 4 inches, almost four feet better than the second place finisher. John Gerding placed sixth in the 55
meters, just .31 seconds out of first. Gerding was second in the 200 (23.59 to 23.39 for the winner). Greg Harpring finished fourth in the 400, while the boys 800 relay claimed
third, with Chase Alexander, Calvin Walter, Lucas Holton and Gerding doing the honors.
Paul Priester took seventh in the high jump and fifth in the pole vault; teammate Sam Pensabene was seventh in the latter event.
The Hawks had a pair of second place finishes, with Emmett Kilhoffer (from Tri-City) taking second in the 55 hurdles and Alec Seymour taking second in the 400. Jared Lamkey
tied for fifth in the high jump, while Zach Yoggerst placed eighth in the 800.
The 3200 relay finished fifth, with Josh Wampler, Tri-City’s Daniel Costa, Richard Rexroat and Yoggerst doing the honors). On the girls side, Meghan Davis placed sixth in the
long jump for Riverton, two slots ahead of teammate and T-C student Courtney Fleck. Kaylyn Shaw finished seventh in the 800 and eighth in the 1600. Paige Peterman placed
eighth for the Lady Bullets in the 400, one spot ahead of Fleck for points.
Hawk baseball splits with Lena-Winslow
Josh Nelson’s RBI double scored Jordan Swanberg in the bottom of the sixth inning to break a 6-6 tie, and the Riverton Hawks boys baseball team eked past visiting Lena-
Winslow 8-6 Friday in the first game of a doubleheader. Lena earned a split with a 10-2 triumph in the nightcap. In the sixth, Swanberg doubled with two out and scored on Nelson’
s hit. After Connor Holliday walked and Nelson moved up on a wild pitch, Bret Thixton singled in Nelson. Nelson, who entered in the top of the fifth in relief of starter Dalton Julian,
worked out of a two-on, no-out jam in the seventh to preserve the win. The visitors scored in the first five innings (single tallies in the first four innings before a two-run fifth), but the
Hawks put up two-spots in the first, third and fourth. Thixton walked, went to second on a wild pitch and scored on Matt Jagodzinski’s single in the first; Jagodzinski later scored on
Jon Debowey’s hit. In the third, Jagodzinski and Zach Thomas both walked and Will Schneider singled. After a fielder’s choice, Swanberg’s walk plated Thomas, and Nelson’s
walk scored Schneider. Four more walks (RHS received 12 in the game) in the fourth produced the first run (Thixton scoring on Debowey’s walk), then a fifth walk, to Swanberg,
scored Jagodzinski. L-W almost closed out Game 2 an inning early, as it led 10-0 before the Hawks scored their only two runs of the game in the bottom half. Thixton tripled and
scored on Jagodzinski’s single, and Jagodzinski later scored on an error.
Thursday, the Hawks lost at Rochester 18-1 in five innings. Riverton scored in the top of the first. Schneider walked with two out, went to second on a wild pitch and scored on
Debowey’s single. That was the Hawks’ only hit of the game. Rochester racked up 14 hits and scored five in the first, three in the second and 10 more in the third.
Josh Nelson’s RBI double scored Jordan Swanberg in the bottom of the sixth inning to break a 6-6 tie, and the Riverton Hawks boys baseball team eked past visiting Lena-
Winslow 8-6 Friday in the first game of a doubleheader. Lena earned a split with a 10-2 triumph in the nightcap. In the sixth, Swanberg doubled with two out and scored on Nelson’
s hit. After Connor Holliday walked and Nelson moved up on a wild pitch, Bret Thixton singled in Nelson. Nelson, who entered in the top of the fifth in relief of starter Dalton Julian,
worked out of a two-on, no-out jam in the seventh to preserve the win. The visitors scored in the first five innings (single tallies in the first four innings before a two-run fifth), but the
Hawks put up two-spots in the first, third and fourth. Thixton walked, went to second on a wild pitch and scored on Matt Jagodzinski’s single in the first; Jagodzinski later scored on
Jon Debowey’s hit. In the third, Jagodzinski and Zach Thomas both walked and Will Schneider singled. After a fielder’s choice, Swanberg’s walk plated Thomas, and Nelson’s
walk scored Schneider. Four more walks (RHS received 12 in the game) in the fourth produced the first run (Thixton scoring on Debowey’s walk), then a fifth walk, to Swanberg,
scored Jagodzinski. L-W almost closed out Game 2 an inning early, as it led 10-0 before the Hawks scored their only two runs of the game in the bottom half. Thixton tripled and
scored on Jagodzinski’s single, and Jagodzinski later scored on an error.
Thursday, the Hawks lost at Rochester 18-1 in five innings. Riverton scored in the top of the first. Schneider walked with two out, went to second on a wild pitch and scored on
Debowey’s single. That was the Hawks’ only hit of the game. Rochester racked up 14 hits and scored five in the first, three in the second and 10 more in the third.
Boys track second at home quad
Tri-City student Emmett Kilhoffer won the 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles, and the Riverton/Tri-City track team had two more top finishers, but it was not enough as host Auburn won
a triangular over the Hawks and Athens Warriors last Thursday. Auburn totaled 85 points, with Riverton scoring 48 and Athens 31. Alec Seymour won the 400 and the 1600 relay
quartet of Josh Wampler, Seth Best, Jared Lamkey and Seymour also claimed first place. Best placed second in the 3200, while Wampler was second in the 800 and Neal Buck
placed third in the 3200. Nick Barber took third in the 200, with Jared Lamkey second in the high jump and Trace Lamkey second in the shot put. On the girls side, Auburn won with
90 points, and Riverton totaled 40. T-C student Courtney Fleck won three individual events (long jump, 100 and 400), and she joined Erika Shriver, Stephanie Crowell and Kaylyn
Shaw on the winning 1600 relay squad. Shaw also won the 800 and 3200 and was second in the 1600. Shriver finished second in the 400 and Raegan Wilshusen was third in the
200. Crowell earned a second place finish in the 800.
The boys finished second and the girls third at a home quad Monday. Plains won the boys side with 119 points, Riverton scoring 64, Illini Central 51 and Mt. Pulaski 16. Barber
finished third and Best fifth in the 100, and Barber was also second in the 200, one slot ahead of Mason Williams. Lamkey, who won the high jump, also was second in the 400.
Zach Yoggerst placed second in the 800, and Wampler finished fourth. Neal Buck placed fourth in the 3200 Kilhoffer won the 110 and 300 hurdles, with Williams third in the latter
event. The boys won the 1600 relay by 15 seconds over Plains. Trace Lamkey was sixth in the shot put. Best took the long jump by over a foot (18-2 for him), with Wampler third.
David Callahan placed fifth in the triple jump.
The Lady Cardinals easily won the girls side, with 113 points. IC edged Riverton 48-47 for second. Fleck and Meghan Davis were 2-3 in the 100, and Fleck was also second in the
400. Wilshusen was fifth in the 200. Crowell won the 800 and Shaw won both the 1600 and 3200. The Lady Hawks were second in the 400 relay, with Fleck, Shriver, Wilshusen
and Davis doing the honors. RHS was also second in the 1600 relay. Davis took first in the long jump, two spots ahead of Fleck.
Tri-City student Emmett Kilhoffer won the 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles, and the Riverton/Tri-City track team had two more top finishers, but it was not enough as host Auburn won
a triangular over the Hawks and Athens Warriors last Thursday. Auburn totaled 85 points, with Riverton scoring 48 and Athens 31. Alec Seymour won the 400 and the 1600 relay
quartet of Josh Wampler, Seth Best, Jared Lamkey and Seymour also claimed first place. Best placed second in the 3200, while Wampler was second in the 800 and Neal Buck
placed third in the 3200. Nick Barber took third in the 200, with Jared Lamkey second in the high jump and Trace Lamkey second in the shot put. On the girls side, Auburn won with
90 points, and Riverton totaled 40. T-C student Courtney Fleck won three individual events (long jump, 100 and 400), and she joined Erika Shriver, Stephanie Crowell and Kaylyn
Shaw on the winning 1600 relay squad. Shaw also won the 800 and 3200 and was second in the 1600. Shriver finished second in the 400 and Raegan Wilshusen was third in the
200. Crowell earned a second place finish in the 800.
The boys finished second and the girls third at a home quad Monday. Plains won the boys side with 119 points, Riverton scoring 64, Illini Central 51 and Mt. Pulaski 16. Barber
finished third and Best fifth in the 100, and Barber was also second in the 200, one slot ahead of Mason Williams. Lamkey, who won the high jump, also was second in the 400.
Zach Yoggerst placed second in the 800, and Wampler finished fourth. Neal Buck placed fourth in the 3200 Kilhoffer won the 110 and 300 hurdles, with Williams third in the latter
event. The boys won the 1600 relay by 15 seconds over Plains. Trace Lamkey was sixth in the shot put. Best took the long jump by over a foot (18-2 for him), with Wampler third.
David Callahan placed fifth in the triple jump.
The Lady Cardinals easily won the girls side, with 113 points. IC edged Riverton 48-47 for second. Fleck and Meghan Davis were 2-3 in the 100, and Fleck was also second in the
400. Wilshusen was fifth in the 200. Crowell won the 800 and Shaw won both the 1600 and 3200. The Lady Hawks were second in the 400 relay, with Fleck, Shriver, Wilshusen
and Davis doing the honors. RHS was also second in the 1600 relay. Davis took first in the long jump, two spots ahead of Fleck.
School board, union approve teacher contract
The Riverton School Board and the Riverton Education Association have reached agreement on a one-year contract. The school board on Tuesday voted 6-0 to approve (Moore
absent). The union vote was 71-2 in favor, 96 percent. They voted last week; the week before, a mediator was brought in to help facilitate a deal. The contract, which will be
retroactive to Aug. 1, includes a 1 percent raise and a step increase, according to Superintendent Tom Mulligan. It restructures overload pay, something that was eliminated
before this year because of budget cuts. Mulligan said that previously, it was based on 1/7 of a teacher’s salary, but now any future overloads will be based on 5 percent of the
base salary. Early retirement language and internal substitution language (though that is rarely used, according to Mulligan) was also cleaned up during the negotiation
process. After the vote, the board retired to closed session to discuss “the purchase of property.” No vote was taken after the board came back to open session. (From Nov. 4,
2010 edition)
The Riverton School Board and the Riverton Education Association have reached agreement on a one-year contract. The school board on Tuesday voted 6-0 to approve (Moore
absent). The union vote was 71-2 in favor, 96 percent. They voted last week; the week before, a mediator was brought in to help facilitate a deal. The contract, which will be
retroactive to Aug. 1, includes a 1 percent raise and a step increase, according to Superintendent Tom Mulligan. It restructures overload pay, something that was eliminated
before this year because of budget cuts. Mulligan said that previously, it was based on 1/7 of a teacher’s salary, but now any future overloads will be based on 5 percent of the
base salary. Early retirement language and internal substitution language (though that is rarely used, according to Mulligan) was also cleaned up during the negotiation
process. After the vote, the board retired to closed session to discuss “the purchase of property.” No vote was taken after the board came back to open session. (From Nov. 4,
2010 edition)
Village board hears library tax levy proposal; Viola announces retirement
On Nov. 1, the Village of Riverton held its regular board meeting at 7 p.m. The minutes from Oct. 18 and bills were approved 6-0. (more)
On Nov. 1, the Village of Riverton held its regular board meeting at 7 p.m. The minutes from Oct. 18 and bills were approved 6-0. (more)
RES to add first grade position after holidays, school board discusses 2011-12
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The Riverton School Board met November 8 at 6 p.m. at the high school. (more)
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The Riverton School Board met November 8 at 6 p.m. at the high school. (more)
Lindsey Moore named September Student of the Month at RHS
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Lindsey Moore has been named September 2010 Student of the Month. Ashley, daughter of Kelly and Darla Moore,
was chosen by the staff and faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics, effort, conduct, cooperation, dependability, leadership, school involvement and service to others.
Lindsey will receive a $25 INB check from Illinois National Bank and will be eligible for 2010-2011 Student of the Year honors at graduation. Lindsey’s activities include TADDA,
Hawk Pride, Spanish Club, NHS, Team Quest. She also works at the Oaks Golf Course. Lindsey plans on attending college to pursue a career in elementary education.
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Lindsey Moore has been named September 2010 Student of the Month. Ashley, daughter of Kelly and Darla Moore,
was chosen by the staff and faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics, effort, conduct, cooperation, dependability, leadership, school involvement and service to others.
Lindsey will receive a $25 INB check from Illinois National Bank and will be eligible for 2010-2011 Student of the Year honors at graduation. Lindsey’s activities include TADDA,
Hawk Pride, Spanish Club, NHS, Team Quest. She also works at the Oaks Golf Course. Lindsey plans on attending college to pursue a career in elementary education.
RHS Art Club to participate in anti-suicide/drug use program
By Emily Fisher
RHS Senior/Correspondent
Within the next week or so, the Riverton High School Art Club will be participating with To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA).
It is an anti-suicide/drug use group that promotes “self-love” and love for others. It is normally done by writting the word “love” or drawing a heart.
To avoid breaking school rules and to limit the chance for inappropriate sayings/drawings on students’ arms, Art Club has decided to make “puff necklaces” for everyone in the
school. A wide variety of colors will used, including the colors black and bright blue, which are the organization’s two colors. Each puff ball that is made will start out with the
same amount of pieces of thread. People who choose to participate (it will be open to everyone) will give a piece of yarn from their puff necklaces and will tie it around the upper
part of the necklace to show that person you care about him/her. At the end of the day, those students who participated will end up with the same amount around their necks.
This is a reminder of how many people care about them and will prevent them from using drugs and to become anti-suicide. This activity is also in accordance to the school’s
word of the month, “Kindness.” With this activity, one will learn to be kind toward others and kind toward themselves. For more information on TWLOHA, you can visit their
website at www.twloha.com
By Emily Fisher
RHS Senior/Correspondent
Within the next week or so, the Riverton High School Art Club will be participating with To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA).
It is an anti-suicide/drug use group that promotes “self-love” and love for others. It is normally done by writting the word “love” or drawing a heart.
To avoid breaking school rules and to limit the chance for inappropriate sayings/drawings on students’ arms, Art Club has decided to make “puff necklaces” for everyone in the
school. A wide variety of colors will used, including the colors black and bright blue, which are the organization’s two colors. Each puff ball that is made will start out with the
same amount of pieces of thread. People who choose to participate (it will be open to everyone) will give a piece of yarn from their puff necklaces and will tie it around the upper
part of the necklace to show that person you care about him/her. At the end of the day, those students who participated will end up with the same amount around their necks.
This is a reminder of how many people care about them and will prevent them from using drugs and to become anti-suicide. This activity is also in accordance to the school’s
word of the month, “Kindness.” With this activity, one will learn to be kind toward others and kind toward themselves. For more information on TWLOHA, you can visit their
website at www.twloha.com
Sales tax vote fails
The Sangamon County voters have spoken, and they spoke out against the proposed 1 percent sales tax. (more)
The Sangamon County voters have spoken, and they spoke out against the proposed 1 percent sales tax. (more)
Lucky Horseshoe Lift Station nearing completion
Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. marked the second meeting of the month for the Riverton Village Board. All trustees were present, they recited the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the minutes
from Nov. 1, and paid the bills, by a 6-0 vote. (more)
Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. marked the second meeting of the month for the Riverton Village Board. All trustees were present, they recited the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the minutes
from Nov. 1, and paid the bills, by a 6-0 vote. (more)
Six arrested in home repair scam Nov. 24 by Sangamon County sheriff’s
deputies
Of the six men arrested and charged last Wednesday of aggravated home-repair fraud and trespassing at a Pleasant Plains residence, none were among the two who Riverton
police were seeking in similar scams committed over the summer. Eddie T. Jones, 24, Bradley D. Rickey, 31, James L. Culp, 19, Evan B. Phillips, 26, James W. Ruby, 42, and
Michal G. Maddox. 47 were arrested and charged. It is believed they are part of a large roving group who prey on residents. The sheriff’s report also noted that nine other men
involved fled before deputies arrived
On Monday, Chief Dave Smith of the Riverton Police Department said, “The guy we had identified was also from Missouri, and from the same town” but was not among those
arrested. Smith, who was on vacation last week when he heard the news, stated his first thought was “All right, fantastic!” in response to the arrests.
Regarding one man Riverton police are seeking to charge, Smith said “The guy was on video inside the bank signing the check.” The chief took a copy of the check from the
bank to the state crime lab and, for comparison purposes, a copy of the signature on a citation that same man was issued in Hannibal, Mo. However, an official at the state’s
crime lab did not agree the signatures matched.
“It’s possible our guy was among the others who ran away before deputies arrived,” Smith continued. He planned to speak with the county officers to see what he can find out.
deputies
Of the six men arrested and charged last Wednesday of aggravated home-repair fraud and trespassing at a Pleasant Plains residence, none were among the two who Riverton
police were seeking in similar scams committed over the summer. Eddie T. Jones, 24, Bradley D. Rickey, 31, James L. Culp, 19, Evan B. Phillips, 26, James W. Ruby, 42, and
Michal G. Maddox. 47 were arrested and charged. It is believed they are part of a large roving group who prey on residents. The sheriff’s report also noted that nine other men
involved fled before deputies arrived
On Monday, Chief Dave Smith of the Riverton Police Department said, “The guy we had identified was also from Missouri, and from the same town” but was not among those
arrested. Smith, who was on vacation last week when he heard the news, stated his first thought was “All right, fantastic!” in response to the arrests.
Regarding one man Riverton police are seeking to charge, Smith said “The guy was on video inside the bank signing the check.” The chief took a copy of the check from the
bank to the state crime lab and, for comparison purposes, a copy of the signature on a citation that same man was issued in Hannibal, Mo. However, an official at the state’s
crime lab did not agree the signatures matched.
“It’s possible our guy was among the others who ran away before deputies arrived,” Smith continued. He planned to speak with the county officers to see what he can find out.
School board tables scoreboard vote, approves 2011-12 school calendar
The Riverton School Board on Monday night decided to delay a vote on new scoreboards for the Hawk Center. (more)
The Riverton School Board on Monday night decided to delay a vote on new scoreboards for the Hawk Center. (more)
Water plant could be online in January
The Riverton Village Board began its public meeting Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. (more)
The Riverton Village Board began its public meeting Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. (more)
Adam Buck named October Student of the Month at RHS
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Adam Buck has been named October 2010 Student of the Month. Adam, son of David and Debra Buck, was chosen by
the staff and faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics, effort, conduct, cooperation, dependability, leadership, school involvement and service to others. Adam will
receive a $25 check from Illinois National Bank and will be eligible for 2010-2011 Student of the Year honors at graduation. Adam’s activities include Hawk Pride, TADAA, SGA,
Yearbook Co-Editor, Drama, Soccer, Basketball, Track, Scholastic Bowl, Choir, Boy Scouts and Knights of Columbus. Some of Adam’s high school accomplishments include
Eagle Scout award, Sons of the American Revolution-Good Citizenship award, NHS and Scholar Athlete. Adam plans on attending college to pursue a degree in
communications and hopefully playing soccer.
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Adam Buck has been named October 2010 Student of the Month. Adam, son of David and Debra Buck, was chosen by
the staff and faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics, effort, conduct, cooperation, dependability, leadership, school involvement and service to others. Adam will
receive a $25 check from Illinois National Bank and will be eligible for 2010-2011 Student of the Year honors at graduation. Adam’s activities include Hawk Pride, TADAA, SGA,
Yearbook Co-Editor, Drama, Soccer, Basketball, Track, Scholastic Bowl, Choir, Boy Scouts and Knights of Columbus. Some of Adam’s high school accomplishments include
Eagle Scout award, Sons of the American Revolution-Good Citizenship award, NHS and Scholar Athlete. Adam plans on attending college to pursue a degree in
communications and hopefully playing soccer.
