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Riverton Library surpasses fundraising goal
The book and bake sale event held to benefit the Riverton Village Library April 12 was a tremendous success, surpassing the original goal of raising $300 to expand the children’s
book collection.
Riverton Brownie Troop 6271 successfully raised $176.25 in bake sale and raffle proceeds, which combined with generous donations and book sales raised close to $500.
“We are extremely pleased and appreciative of the generosity so many members of the community showed in turning out to show their support,” stated head librarian Nancy Kocis.
“We want to particularly thank our volunteers and Brownie Troop 6271 for all their hard work. Because we were able to surpass our original goal, we were able to not only
purchase the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ and Monarch Books, but also many of the Abraham Lincoln books geared to young teens.”
For additional information, contact Nancy Kocis, Head Librarian, Riverton Village Library, 217-629-6353.
The book and bake sale event held to benefit the Riverton Village Library April 12 was a tremendous success, surpassing the original goal of raising $300 to expand the children’s
book collection.
Riverton Brownie Troop 6271 successfully raised $176.25 in bake sale and raffle proceeds, which combined with generous donations and book sales raised close to $500.
“We are extremely pleased and appreciative of the generosity so many members of the community showed in turning out to show their support,” stated head librarian Nancy Kocis.
“We want to particularly thank our volunteers and Brownie Troop 6271 for all their hard work. Because we were able to surpass our original goal, we were able to not only
purchase the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ and Monarch Books, but also many of the Abraham Lincoln books geared to young teens.”
For additional information, contact Nancy Kocis, Head Librarian, Riverton Village Library, 217-629-6353.
Riverton Village Board approves four percent pay raise for non-union employees
The Riverton Village Board met May 5 at 7 p.m., with all trustees present. The first item on the agenda to authorize annual village expenditures unanimously passed, and the bills
were paid and past meeting minutes approved, respectively. (more)
The Riverton Village Board met May 5 at 7 p.m., with all trustees present. The first item on the agenda to authorize annual village expenditures unanimously passed, and the bills
were paid and past meeting minutes approved, respectively. (more)
Riverton Middle School joins national student effort to combat malaria
Riverton Middle School has announced that it will join the emerging national school movement to end malaria, one of the most deadly diseases in Africa. In an effort to raise funds
to combat the disease, Riverton Middle School will hold a “Stayin’ Alive” charity dance on May 22, dedicating the proceeds to purchase live-saving interventions for vulnerable
children. (more)
Riverton Middle School has announced that it will join the emerging national school movement to end malaria, one of the most deadly diseases in Africa. In an effort to raise funds
to combat the disease, Riverton Middle School will hold a “Stayin’ Alive” charity dance on May 22, dedicating the proceeds to purchase live-saving interventions for vulnerable
children. (more)
Klebe earns Community Foundation scholarship
Riverton High School senior Hannah Klebe has been named one of the 29 scholarship winners from the Sangamon County Community Foundation.
She was one of three recipients of $1000 grants out of the “Illinois Women in Leadership — High School” Fund, along with Sacred Heart-Griffin’s Sierra Campbell and Rochester’
s Anna Czapar.
The Sangamon County Community Foundation (SCCF) Board of Directors handed out $29,600 to 29 area students. The awards are made from funds held at SCCF.
The selections were made by Advisory Selection Committees for each scholarship fund and SCCF’s Scholarship Committee.
For more information concerning the scholarships or on establishing a scholarship fund, please call SCCF at 789-4431 or check out SCCF’s Web site (www.sccf.us).
Donations to Sangamon County Community Foundation or to a particular scholarship fund may be made online at www.sccf.us/donate or mailed to One West Old State Capitol
Plaza, Suite 816, Springfield, IL 62701.
Riverton High School senior Hannah Klebe has been named one of the 29 scholarship winners from the Sangamon County Community Foundation.
She was one of three recipients of $1000 grants out of the “Illinois Women in Leadership — High School” Fund, along with Sacred Heart-Griffin’s Sierra Campbell and Rochester’
s Anna Czapar.
The Sangamon County Community Foundation (SCCF) Board of Directors handed out $29,600 to 29 area students. The awards are made from funds held at SCCF.
The selections were made by Advisory Selection Committees for each scholarship fund and SCCF’s Scholarship Committee.
For more information concerning the scholarships or on establishing a scholarship fund, please call SCCF at 789-4431 or check out SCCF’s Web site (www.sccf.us).
Donations to Sangamon County Community Foundation or to a particular scholarship fund may be made online at www.sccf.us/donate or mailed to One West Old State Capitol
Plaza, Suite 816, Springfield, IL 62701.
April Spaulding Village Board minutes
Mayor Urban called the meeting to order. All Board members were in attendance.
The Treasurer’s Report was given and accepted by the Board. A motion was made to waive the minutes of the March meeting. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
The police department reported that spring is here and it was very busy last month. There were problems with speeding, trespassing on private property and home invasion. The
police radar equipment is working well.
The de-annexation issue at Spaulding Lakes was discussed again this month and the issue has been tabled.
Water/drainage issues were presented to the board and discussion followed.
A building/shelter is being considered for the protection of Village vehicles. A hard copy will be presented at the next meeting.
The village engineer informed the board that the HID signs to be installed in the village by the state will not be installed for quite a while. The state has a priority list and the Village
of Spaulding has a while to wait.
Mayor Urban called the meeting to order. All Board members were in attendance.
The Treasurer’s Report was given and accepted by the Board. A motion was made to waive the minutes of the March meeting. All members were in favor and the motion carried.
The police department reported that spring is here and it was very busy last month. There were problems with speeding, trespassing on private property and home invasion. The
police radar equipment is working well.
The de-annexation issue at Spaulding Lakes was discussed again this month and the issue has been tabled.
Water/drainage issues were presented to the board and discussion followed.
A building/shelter is being considered for the protection of Village vehicles. A hard copy will be presented at the next meeting.
The village engineer informed the board that the HID signs to be installed in the village by the state will not be installed for quite a while. The state has a priority list and the Village
of Spaulding has a while to wait.
Riverton School Board hears from Coke, Pepsi
The Riverton School District meeting was held May 12 at 6 p.m., with all board members present. The regular board meeting and closed
session minutes from April 14 were approved. The payment of bills, treasurer’s report, revenue and expenditure report were also approved
unanimously. (more)
The Riverton School District meeting was held May 12 at 6 p.m., with all board members present. The regular board meeting and closed
session minutes from April 14 were approved. The payment of bills, treasurer’s report, revenue and expenditure report were also approved
unanimously. (more)
Motor Fuel Projects to be discussed June 2
On Monday, June 2 at 7 p.m. during the regular Riverton Village Board meeting, the village board will be discussing plans for 2008 Motor Fuel Tax
Projects. There will be discussion on overlay projects for this year.
Projects being considered are the Powell Street Subdivision or Jefferson Street from Seventh to Third. All public comments are welcome.
Also, the sewer extension project on Washington Street will begin construction in early June, so you are encouraged to use other streets to avoid
construction. For more information, call Cathy Black, Streets Chairman, at 629-8549.
On Monday, June 2 at 7 p.m. during the regular Riverton Village Board meeting, the village board will be discussing plans for 2008 Motor Fuel Tax
Projects. There will be discussion on overlay projects for this year.
Projects being considered are the Powell Street Subdivision or Jefferson Street from Seventh to Third. All public comments are welcome.
Also, the sewer extension project on Washington Street will begin construction in early June, so you are encouraged to use other streets to avoid
construction. For more information, call Cathy Black, Streets Chairman, at 629-8549.
Liquor ordinance, beer garden fencing discussed at Village
Board meeting
The Riverton Village Board held their second regular meeting of the month on May 19. Roll call began promptly at 7, with all trustees present.
Attorney John Myers was also in attendance. (more)
Board meeting
The Riverton Village Board held their second regular meeting of the month on May 19. Roll call began promptly at 7, with all trustees present.
Attorney John Myers was also in attendance. (more)
Hannah Klebe has been
named Valedictorian of the
Riverton Class of 2008.
named Valedictorian of the
Riverton Class of 2008.
Co-Salutatorians of the Riverton
High Class of 2008 are Kim
Watson and Jake Behrens.
High Class of 2008 are Kim
Watson and Jake Behrens.
Riverton High School scholarship/award winners
Tyler Allison and Jerry Priddy are the recipients of the William McElroy Charitable Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship is for students that
plan a career in the medical field and show a high aptitude and interest in careers relating to research in the fields of heart disease and cancer.
(more)
Tyler Allison and Jerry Priddy are the recipients of the William McElroy Charitable Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship is for students that
plan a career in the medical field and show a high aptitude and interest in careers relating to research in the fields of heart disease and cancer.
(more)
Sangamon County Fair June 18-22 in New Berlin
The 59th annual Sangamon County Fair will be held in New Berlin Wednesday, June 18 through Sunday, June 22. (more)
The 59th annual Sangamon County Fair will be held in New Berlin Wednesday, June 18 through Sunday, June 22. (more)
Riverton Village Board hears concerns from residents on
street conditions
The June 2 meeting of the Riverton Village Board began at 7 p.m. and approximately 1 1/2 hours of discussion was held among
board members and the public regarding conditions of roads in the village and what priority needs to be assigned to work on those
roads. (more)
street conditions
The June 2 meeting of the Riverton Village Board began at 7 p.m. and approximately 1 1/2 hours of discussion was held among
board members and the public regarding conditions of roads in the village and what priority needs to be assigned to work on those
roads. (more)
Past Chief and current Safety Officer Dominic
Vespa cuts the ribbon to officially christen the
new Riverton Fire Department building
Sunday afternoon. To his right in the front row
are past chief Jack Rader and current chief
Louie Rogers, and to his left is past chief Ray
Armes and honorary firefighter Tom Mussatt.
Many of the current members of the fire
department are also pictured.
Vespa cuts the ribbon to officially christen the
new Riverton Fire Department building
Sunday afternoon. To his right in the front row
are past chief Jack Rader and current chief
Louie Rogers, and to his left is past chief Ray
Armes and honorary firefighter Tom Mussatt.
Many of the current members of the fire
department are also pictured.
Fire Department christens new building
By Byron Painter
Editor
There were many smiles and a few tears on Sunday afternoon as the Riverton Area Fire Protection District officially opened its new building on
Riverton Road. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
There were many smiles and a few tears on Sunday afternoon as the Riverton Area Fire Protection District officially opened its new building on
Riverton Road. (more)
Price steps down as boys basketball coach
By Byron Painter
Editor
This winter will be the first winter in 27 years that Kyle Price will not be involved in basketball, but he is quite content. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
This winter will be the first winter in 27 years that Kyle Price will not be involved in basketball, but he is quite content. (more)
Price hired as Dean of Students at RHS
The Riverton School Board held its monthly meeting June 9 at 6 p.m. with all members in attendance. (more)
The Riverton School Board held its monthly meeting June 9 at 6 p.m. with all members in attendance. (more)
Saturday’s Riverton Fishing Derby winners in
the ages 1-6 category were (from left): Caleigh
Barber (first place), Jeremy Craft (second
place) and Carson Hall (third place). Paige
Lehrkamp, not pictured, caught the longest
fish.
the ages 1-6 category were (from left): Caleigh
Barber (first place), Jeremy Craft (second
place) and Carson Hall (third place). Paige
Lehrkamp, not pictured, caught the longest
fish.
Road repair to be finalized at July village board meetings
All trustees were present for the second meeting this month of the Riverton Village Board on June 16 at 7 p.m. They approved the
June 2 minutes, with one correction, and bills unanimously. (more)
All trustees were present for the second meeting this month of the Riverton Village Board on June 16 at 7 p.m. They approved the
June 2 minutes, with one correction, and bills unanimously. (more)
North County Teen Court uses different tack for offenders
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees a defendant the right to a speedy trial with an impartial jury. It
just does not say how old that jury has to be. The North County Teen Court, which covers Buffalo, Dawson, Mechanicsburg,
Riverton, Sherman, Spaulding and Williamsville, has for almost three years been hearing cases while helping to alleviate the
already overcrowded county juvenile court system. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees a defendant the right to a speedy trial with an impartial jury. It
just does not say how old that jury has to be. The North County Teen Court, which covers Buffalo, Dawson, Mechanicsburg,
Riverton, Sherman, Spaulding and Williamsville, has for almost three years been hearing cases while helping to alleviate the
already overcrowded county juvenile court system. (more)
