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Riverton Elementary School had an assembly
to mark the end of first quarter Friday. After a
sparkling rendition of the National Anthem
from the fourth graders under the direction of
music teacher Cheryl Armintrout, many
students from throughout the school were
recognized for various reasons, including for
staying on green all quarter. There were 10
Golden Coin winners (kindergarteners
Dominic Edgington and Chloe Wicker, first
graders Kyle Kendall and Joe Rapacz, second
graders Paige Lehrkamp and Blake Stoll, third
graders Jared Balding and Erika Kietzman
and fourth graders Kat Luedtke and Ben
Schenk). In this photo, the names of Tyler
Brennan (left) and Madison Leet were picked
out of a hat to win new bikes.
to mark the end of first quarter Friday. After a
sparkling rendition of the National Anthem
from the fourth graders under the direction of
music teacher Cheryl Armintrout, many
students from throughout the school were
recognized for various reasons, including for
staying on green all quarter. There were 10
Golden Coin winners (kindergarteners
Dominic Edgington and Chloe Wicker, first
graders Kyle Kendall and Joe Rapacz, second
graders Paige Lehrkamp and Blake Stoll, third
graders Jared Balding and Erika Kietzman
and fourth graders Kat Luedtke and Ben
Schenk). In this photo, the names of Tyler
Brennan (left) and Madison Leet were picked
out of a hat to win new bikes.
Jerome named August Student of Month at RHS
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Jake Jerome has been named August 2008 Student of the Month. Jake,
the son of Tom and Linda Oseland, was chosen by the staff and faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics, effort, conduct,
cooperation, dependability, leadership, school involvement and service to others. Jake will receive a $25 INB VISA Gift Card from
Illinois National Bank and will be eligible for 2008-2009 Student of the Year honors at graduation. Jake’s activities include soccer,
Hawk Pride, key club, SADD, TADAA, choir, madrigals, musical, yearbook, SGA and teen court. Some of Jake’s high school
accomplishments include soccer MVP sophomore year, four years of superior honor roll and National Honor Society. Jake also had
the chance of traveling to Italy over the summer with his school.
Jake plans on attending UIS to study biology. After UIS, he plans on moving to Florida to finish his master’s degree in Marine
Biology.
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Jake Jerome has been named August 2008 Student of the Month. Jake,
the son of Tom and Linda Oseland, was chosen by the staff and faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics, effort, conduct,
cooperation, dependability, leadership, school involvement and service to others. Jake will receive a $25 INB VISA Gift Card from
Illinois National Bank and will be eligible for 2008-2009 Student of the Year honors at graduation. Jake’s activities include soccer,
Hawk Pride, key club, SADD, TADAA, choir, madrigals, musical, yearbook, SGA and teen court. Some of Jake’s high school
accomplishments include soccer MVP sophomore year, four years of superior honor roll and National Honor Society. Jake also had
the chance of traveling to Italy over the summer with his school.
Jake plans on attending UIS to study biology. After UIS, he plans on moving to Florida to finish his master’s degree in Marine
Biology.
Uniform issue could be voted on in November
At last month’s regular school board meeting, it was mentioned that new requirements for possible uniforms in the Riverton School
District could be voted on in November. While Superintendent Tom Mulligan wondered this week in an interview if that was a tad too
optimistic, he said if uniforms were to be implemented for next school year, a formal vote would be necessary by January. “I feel like
we would need to have one (a formal vote) by January to give parents time to prepare for a big change like this,” said Mulligan. There
is expected to be more discussion on uniforms during the October board meeting, slated for Oct. 13. “If there is still interest in at
least four board members to move forward, then we will discuss how we further the conversation with the community,” said
Mulligan. If in fact the board approves uniforms, it has not been decided how widespread it would be in the district (if it would be all-
encompassing, or just at the high school or middle school). Mulligan noted that this is not a response to discussion at last month’s
meeting, where it was noted that 30-50 students had already been sent home because of dress code violations.
Requiring a uniform first came up months ago, Mulligan noted, and data has been gathered from staff, students and parents. “It is
time to see if there is a real interest on the board to move forward with this,” said Mulligan, adding, “I have really only heard two
board members really discuss their opinions about the issue.” Mulligan is not aware of how many other schools similar in size to
Riverton are doing this statewide. The Illinois Association of School Boards did not have any concrete numbers on this issue, nor
did the State Board of Education; both were called Tuesday afternoon.
At last month’s regular school board meeting, it was mentioned that new requirements for possible uniforms in the Riverton School
District could be voted on in November. While Superintendent Tom Mulligan wondered this week in an interview if that was a tad too
optimistic, he said if uniforms were to be implemented for next school year, a formal vote would be necessary by January. “I feel like
we would need to have one (a formal vote) by January to give parents time to prepare for a big change like this,” said Mulligan. There
is expected to be more discussion on uniforms during the October board meeting, slated for Oct. 13. “If there is still interest in at
least four board members to move forward, then we will discuss how we further the conversation with the community,” said
Mulligan. If in fact the board approves uniforms, it has not been decided how widespread it would be in the district (if it would be all-
encompassing, or just at the high school or middle school). Mulligan noted that this is not a response to discussion at last month’s
meeting, where it was noted that 30-50 students had already been sent home because of dress code violations.
Requiring a uniform first came up months ago, Mulligan noted, and data has been gathered from staff, students and parents. “It is
time to see if there is a real interest on the board to move forward with this,” said Mulligan, adding, “I have really only heard two
board members really discuss their opinions about the issue.” Mulligan is not aware of how many other schools similar in size to
Riverton are doing this statewide. The Illinois Association of School Boards did not have any concrete numbers on this issue, nor
did the State Board of Education; both were called Tuesday afternoon.
Faust headed to SCI
By Byron Painter
Editor
Riverton’s Kasey Faust will not have far to go to continue her softball career. Faust last Thursday signed with Springfield College in
Illinois. She had not planned on playing college softball, but SCI coach Todd Howe came with an offer of full tuition, and she
changed her mind. Since she eventually wants to end up at a Chicago school, and SCI is now a partner with Benedictine University
in suburban Lisle, SCI turns out to be a good fit Faust, a first team Prairie State Conference performer, plans to major in psychology.
Howe, who also has commitments from Williamsville pitcher Ashley Casson, among other local players, sees Faust in the circle
and also at the corner infield positions.
“I was impressed with both her hitting and pitching ability,” said Howe.
Riverton coach Doug Sagle will be sad to see Faust depart.
“It has been a real pleasure coaching Kasey,” he said. She carried the pitching load for us this season and gave us a chance to win
every game that she threw.
“She was easily one of the best pitchers in the area, and she was a girl that hit really well and always seemed to make contact.”
But it was more than her on-field exploits that endeared him to her.
“Kasey not only was a very good player for us, but she had one of the best attitudes and led by example,” Sagle said. “SCI is getting
a very good pitcher and hitter and an even better teammate.”
By Byron Painter
Editor
Riverton’s Kasey Faust will not have far to go to continue her softball career. Faust last Thursday signed with Springfield College in
Illinois. She had not planned on playing college softball, but SCI coach Todd Howe came with an offer of full tuition, and she
changed her mind. Since she eventually wants to end up at a Chicago school, and SCI is now a partner with Benedictine University
in suburban Lisle, SCI turns out to be a good fit Faust, a first team Prairie State Conference performer, plans to major in psychology.
Howe, who also has commitments from Williamsville pitcher Ashley Casson, among other local players, sees Faust in the circle
and also at the corner infield positions.
“I was impressed with both her hitting and pitching ability,” said Howe.
Riverton coach Doug Sagle will be sad to see Faust depart.
“It has been a real pleasure coaching Kasey,” he said. She carried the pitching load for us this season and gave us a chance to win
every game that she threw.
“She was easily one of the best pitchers in the area, and she was a girl that hit really well and always seemed to make contact.”
But it was more than her on-field exploits that endeared him to her.
“Kasey not only was a very good player for us, but she had one of the best attitudes and led by example,” Sagle said. “SCI is getting
a very good pitcher and hitter and an even better teammate.”
Riverton’s Kasey Faust signed last week to
play softball at Springfield College. Pictured
in the front is SCI coach Todd Howe, with
Kasey’s parents Kay and Carl in the back.
play softball at Springfield College. Pictured
in the front is SCI coach Todd Howe, with
Kasey’s parents Kay and Carl in the back.
Josh Trader corrals a pass that turned into
the Hawks’ only touchdown.
the Hawks’ only touchdown.
Hawks surprised by Indians
By Byron Painter
Editor
Two years ago, Riverton’s football team went to Pawnee and won a road game, and the Hawks eventually made a trip to the
playoffs. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
Two years ago, Riverton’s football team went to Pawnee and won a road game, and the Hawks eventually made a trip to the
playoffs. (more)
RMS boys on 8-game winning streak
Evan McClintock pitched into the seventh inning, and the host Riverton Middle School baseball team held on for a 5-2 win over
Williamsville last Thursday. (more)
Evan McClintock pitched into the seventh inning, and the host Riverton Middle School baseball team held on for a 5-2 win over
Williamsville last Thursday. (more)
Village board denies Tranquilli request variance
The Riverton village board met Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. with all trustees present and approximately 25 members of the public in the
audience. The bills and minutes were approved 6-0. (more)
The Riverton village board met Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. with all trustees present and approximately 25 members of the public in the
audience. The bills and minutes were approved 6-0. (more)
Shop classes elimination, uniforms among school board
discussion topics
The Riverton school board met at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at the district office. They approved the Sept. 8 regular and Sept. 24 special board
meeting minutes 7-0. (more)
discussion topics
The Riverton school board met at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at the district office. They approved the Sept. 8 regular and Sept. 24 special board
meeting minutes 7-0. (more)
Lincoln/7th Street spotlight removed
Sangamon County and the Village of Riverton announce the removal of traffic signals at Seventh Street and Lincoln Street in
Riverton The Sangamon County Highway Department and the Village of Riverton Public Works Department will be converting the
intersection of Seventh Street and Lincoln Street in the Village of Riverton to a four-way stop beginning 10 a.m. Oct. 28. The existing
traffic signal equipment will be removed Oct. 29 by crews from the Village of Riverton. Lincoln Street and Seventh Street will remain
open to traffic during the removal of the signal equipment, with only intermittent lane closures. For questions regarding this project,
please call the Sangamon County Highway Department at 535-3070 or the Village of Riverton at 629-9122.
Sangamon County and the Village of Riverton announce the removal of traffic signals at Seventh Street and Lincoln Street in
Riverton The Sangamon County Highway Department and the Village of Riverton Public Works Department will be converting the
intersection of Seventh Street and Lincoln Street in the Village of Riverton to a four-way stop beginning 10 a.m. Oct. 28. The existing
traffic signal equipment will be removed Oct. 29 by crews from the Village of Riverton. Lincoln Street and Seventh Street will remain
open to traffic during the removal of the signal equipment, with only intermittent lane closures. For questions regarding this project,
please call the Sangamon County Highway Department at 535-3070 or the Village of Riverton at 629-9122.
Riverton village board hears from Third Street residents
about speeders
The Riverton Village Board met for their second meeting of the month Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. Trustees Cathy Black, Joe Bartley and
Pat Faires were not in attendance. (more)
about speeders
The Riverton Village Board met for their second meeting of the month Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. Trustees Cathy Black, Joe Bartley and
Pat Faires were not in attendance. (more)
On Oct. 23, nine students from the Riverton
Middle School Band were selected to
participate in the Sangamon County Middle
School Honor Band Festival. The festival was
held in the auditorium of Chatham Glenwood
High School. The band consisted of very fine
instrumental students from all county schools,
excluding the Springfield School District. The
students rehearsed for approximately five
hours and then showcased their efforts with
an outstanding performance that evening.
Dr. Milten Allen from Eastern Illinois University
was their conductor for the day. He is the
Director of Bands and Instrumental Division
Chair at EIU. Being selected to participate in
this is an honor, and the students are
congratulated for their hard work and
dedication. Pictured are: front row, from left:
Jezmyn Thorpe, Ryan Fisher and Brandon
Kietzman. Last row, standing left to right: Kelly
Wright, Ashley Yeager, Erin Buck, Kelsey
Burge, Lexi Thompson and Matt Lesones.
Middle School Band were selected to
participate in the Sangamon County Middle
School Honor Band Festival. The festival was
held in the auditorium of Chatham Glenwood
High School. The band consisted of very fine
instrumental students from all county schools,
excluding the Springfield School District. The
students rehearsed for approximately five
hours and then showcased their efforts with
an outstanding performance that evening.
Dr. Milten Allen from Eastern Illinois University
was their conductor for the day. He is the
Director of Bands and Instrumental Division
Chair at EIU. Being selected to participate in
this is an honor, and the students are
congratulated for their hard work and
dedication. Pictured are: front row, from left:
Jezmyn Thorpe, Ryan Fisher and Brandon
Kietzman. Last row, standing left to right: Kelly
Wright, Ashley Yeager, Erin Buck, Kelsey
Burge, Lexi Thompson and Matt Lesones.
Lady Trojans cruise past Riverton
By Byron Painter
Editor
The visiting Auburn Lady Trojans volleyball team did not trail in Game 1 and trailed only briefly in Game 2 and coasted to a 25-14, 25-
17 win over Riverton Tuesday night. In Game 1, four consecutive aces from Brooke Longmeyer put Auburn up 6-1. One tally from
Amanda Owens pulled Riverton slightly closer. Two Brittany Ippensen markers, including a Longmeyer kill, put Auburn up 12-6, then
three points a short time later from Kenzie Carter (bookended by Chelsea Davis kills) stretched the lead. Longmeyer and Amanda
Power (Jacqueline Cuffle kill) traded points, but Auburn still led 18-10. Davis scored twice, with Taylor Hunt and Marissa Schmid
combining on a block for the first point before Davis served an ace. Game 1 ended with seven consecutive sideouts, with a Davis tip
ending the game. After the Lady Trojans’ Shelby Brown and the Lady Hawks’ Katie Kueper traded service points, Auburn took the
lead with three Longmeyer tallies (an ace and Davis kill included). Power rattled off six points in a row (an ace and five Auburn
miscues) to put Riverton up for the first time. But three-point runs from Davis (an ace and kills from Ippensen and Schmid) and Hunt
(Ippensen and Schmid again had kills) put the Lady Trojans up for good. Katie Howard served two aces, then Riverton got within 17-
16 after three Ashley Siebert points (including an ace). The Lady Trojans finished out the game with eight of the last nine tallies.
Davis (six) and Ippensen combined for 11 kills, and Hunt had 19 assists and three blocks. Katie Willhoit paced Riverton with three
kills. Auburn also won the J-V match in two games.
Last Thursday, Riverton won at Kincaid 25-18, 25-13. Kueper and Taylor Pulliam both had eight service points, while Claire Watson
had four kills and Cuffle and Willhoit both had three.
Watson (four) and Kelly Smith combined for seven kills.
By Byron Painter
Editor
The visiting Auburn Lady Trojans volleyball team did not trail in Game 1 and trailed only briefly in Game 2 and coasted to a 25-14, 25-
17 win over Riverton Tuesday night. In Game 1, four consecutive aces from Brooke Longmeyer put Auburn up 6-1. One tally from
Amanda Owens pulled Riverton slightly closer. Two Brittany Ippensen markers, including a Longmeyer kill, put Auburn up 12-6, then
three points a short time later from Kenzie Carter (bookended by Chelsea Davis kills) stretched the lead. Longmeyer and Amanda
Power (Jacqueline Cuffle kill) traded points, but Auburn still led 18-10. Davis scored twice, with Taylor Hunt and Marissa Schmid
combining on a block for the first point before Davis served an ace. Game 1 ended with seven consecutive sideouts, with a Davis tip
ending the game. After the Lady Trojans’ Shelby Brown and the Lady Hawks’ Katie Kueper traded service points, Auburn took the
lead with three Longmeyer tallies (an ace and Davis kill included). Power rattled off six points in a row (an ace and five Auburn
miscues) to put Riverton up for the first time. But three-point runs from Davis (an ace and kills from Ippensen and Schmid) and Hunt
(Ippensen and Schmid again had kills) put the Lady Trojans up for good. Katie Howard served two aces, then Riverton got within 17-
16 after three Ashley Siebert points (including an ace). The Lady Trojans finished out the game with eight of the last nine tallies.
Davis (six) and Ippensen combined for 11 kills, and Hunt had 19 assists and three blocks. Katie Willhoit paced Riverton with three
kills. Auburn also won the J-V match in two games.
Last Thursday, Riverton won at Kincaid 25-18, 25-13. Kueper and Taylor Pulliam both had eight service points, while Claire Watson
had four kills and Cuffle and Willhoit both had three.
Watson (four) and Kelly Smith combined for seven kills.
Allgaier finishes fourth at Chicagoland 200
Scott Lagasse Jr., in the No. 25 Venturini Motorsports-prepared Nicholson Group-Hamptons Luxury Homes Chevrolet, held off
ARCA RE/MAX Series championship contenders Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Scott Speed in a two-lap shootout to win the Chicagoland
ARCA 200 Saturday night at Chicagoland Speedway. Riverton High School graduate Justin Allgaier finished in fourth place.
Lagasse’s crew chief Billy Venturini earned the Cometic Crew Chief of the Race Award, especially gratifying for the entire Venturini
family, who are natives of the Chicago area. Despite dominating much of the race leading 67 of 136 laps, Stenhouse settled for
second in the No. 99 Aflac Ford one length away, earning the Aaron’s Lap Leader Award. He was also the SunTrust Highest
Finishing Rookie. Speed, after a side-by-side battle with Allgaier on the last lap, finished third in the Red Bull Toyota. Allgaier, in the
Hoosier Midwest-AG Tech-Auto Xpress Chevrolet, settled for fourth with Jesse Smith trailing in fifth in the Lloyd’s BBQ-Spam-
Hormel-Jones Group Dodge. Stenhouse swapped the lead five times with Speed throughout the race while Lagasse, who started
second, fell back with an ill-handling car. But after several pit stops, the first of which was unscheduled, the Venturini crew breathed
new life in the car, which positioned Lagasse among the leaders just in time to challenge for the win late in the race. The ARCA
RE/MAX Series will switch gears from speedway racing to short track racing next weekend when the series heads to the Salem
Speedway short-track in southern Indiana. The 200-lap race is set to roll off at 7:15 p.m. local time Sept. 13. Allgaier is in fifth place
in the points standings (3860 points); Speed leads with 4125.
Scott Lagasse Jr., in the No. 25 Venturini Motorsports-prepared Nicholson Group-Hamptons Luxury Homes Chevrolet, held off
ARCA RE/MAX Series championship contenders Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Scott Speed in a two-lap shootout to win the Chicagoland
ARCA 200 Saturday night at Chicagoland Speedway. Riverton High School graduate Justin Allgaier finished in fourth place.
Lagasse’s crew chief Billy Venturini earned the Cometic Crew Chief of the Race Award, especially gratifying for the entire Venturini
family, who are natives of the Chicago area. Despite dominating much of the race leading 67 of 136 laps, Stenhouse settled for
second in the No. 99 Aflac Ford one length away, earning the Aaron’s Lap Leader Award. He was also the SunTrust Highest
Finishing Rookie. Speed, after a side-by-side battle with Allgaier on the last lap, finished third in the Red Bull Toyota. Allgaier, in the
Hoosier Midwest-AG Tech-Auto Xpress Chevrolet, settled for fourth with Jesse Smith trailing in fifth in the Lloyd’s BBQ-Spam-
Hormel-Jones Group Dodge. Stenhouse swapped the lead five times with Speed throughout the race while Lagasse, who started
second, fell back with an ill-handling car. But after several pit stops, the first of which was unscheduled, the Venturini crew breathed
new life in the car, which positioned Lagasse among the leaders just in time to challenge for the win late in the race. The ARCA
RE/MAX Series will switch gears from speedway racing to short track racing next weekend when the series heads to the Salem
Speedway short-track in southern Indiana. The 200-lap race is set to roll off at 7:15 p.m. local time Sept. 13. Allgaier is in fifth place
in the points standings (3860 points); Speed leads with 4125.
Spaulding Village Board September minutes
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mark Urban. All members were present. (more)
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mark Urban. All members were present. (more)
Washington Street sewer project costs, liquor amendment
ordinance discussed
The Riverton Village Board met Nov. 3 with all trustees present. There were approximately 12 people in the audience. The bills and
minutes were motioned for approval by Pat Faires, with Jack Rader seconding. (more)
ordinance discussed
The Riverton Village Board met Nov. 3 with all trustees present. There were approximately 12 people in the audience. The bills and
minutes were motioned for approval by Pat Faires, with Jack Rader seconding. (more)
RHS students participate in mock election
While the rest of the nation waited until Nov. 4 to cast their ballots for President, students at Riverton High School hit the polls Oct.
30 as part of the National Mock Election sponsored by the National Student/Parent Mock Election organization. (more)
While the rest of the nation waited until Nov. 4 to cast their ballots for President, students at Riverton High School hit the polls Oct.
30 as part of the National Mock Election sponsored by the National Student/Parent Mock Election organization. (more)
County voters shoot down board reduction
By a 56-44 percent margin, Sangamon County voters Tuesday rejected a non-binding proposal to cut the county board from 29 to 15
members. (more)
By a 56-44 percent margin, Sangamon County voters Tuesday rejected a non-binding proposal to cut the county board from 29 to 15
members. (more)
During first quarter, Riverton Elementary
School raised over $2213 for the American
Lung Association of Illinois, almost $500
more than the year before. The top fundraising
class, raising $202.96, was Mrs. Scranton’s
kindergarten class. The class is pictured
above. Front row, from left: Charles Dukett,
Taylor Bodine, Terrell Trumbo, Brook Paoni,
Garrett Chandler, Kali Dunne and Jeffrey
Davis. Middle row: Jenna Jordan, Vicky Chen,
Dayton Durham, Miaya Coady, Isaac Gaddis
and Emily Curll. Back row: Tyler Alwerdt, Anna
Woodbury, Hunter Williams, Kayla Christmon,
Trevin Packingham, Kyla Daugherty and Mrs.
Scranton. Travis Holmes was not present for
the photo.
School raised over $2213 for the American
Lung Association of Illinois, almost $500
more than the year before. The top fundraising
class, raising $202.96, was Mrs. Scranton’s
kindergarten class. The class is pictured
above. Front row, from left: Charles Dukett,
Taylor Bodine, Terrell Trumbo, Brook Paoni,
Garrett Chandler, Kali Dunne and Jeffrey
Davis. Middle row: Jenna Jordan, Vicky Chen,
Dayton Durham, Miaya Coady, Isaac Gaddis
and Emily Curll. Back row: Tyler Alwerdt, Anna
Woodbury, Hunter Williams, Kayla Christmon,
Trevin Packingham, Kyla Daugherty and Mrs.
Scranton. Travis Holmes was not present for
the photo.
Modified dress code voted down, new track coach hired
by Riverton board
The Riverton School Board met Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. Brian Cuffle and Debbie Moore were not in attendance. The minutes from the Oct.
13 regular and closed sessions were approved 5-0. (more)
by Riverton board
The Riverton School Board met Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. Brian Cuffle and Debbie Moore were not in attendance. The minutes from the Oct.
13 regular and closed sessions were approved 5-0. (more)
Last week, the Riverton Area Fire Protection
District received an electronic doppler
purchased with donations made in the
memory of former chief Robert “Bob” Robb
after his passing. Chief Louie Rogers and the
men and women of the department would like
to thank the Robb family for their donation.
The new electronic doppler is used to aid in
obtaining blood pressure measurements and
fetal heart rates. This is currently the only
instrument of its kind being used to evaluate
prehospital patients in this area. The
department is very grateful to have this piece
of equipment to help care for our patients. In
the photo (from left) are RAFPD trustees
Dominic Vespa and Alex Lyons, Ann Robb,
Brenda Kelley, Mike and Donna Holinga and
RAFPD trustees Ray Lee and Jim Cribbett.
District received an electronic doppler
purchased with donations made in the
memory of former chief Robert “Bob” Robb
after his passing. Chief Louie Rogers and the
men and women of the department would like
to thank the Robb family for their donation.
The new electronic doppler is used to aid in
obtaining blood pressure measurements and
fetal heart rates. This is currently the only
instrument of its kind being used to evaluate
prehospital patients in this area. The
department is very grateful to have this piece
of equipment to help care for our patients. In
the photo (from left) are RAFPD trustees
Dominic Vespa and Alex Lyons, Ann Robb,
Brenda Kelley, Mike and Donna Holinga and
RAFPD trustees Ray Lee and Jim Cribbett.
Spaulding Village Board October meeting minutes
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mark Urban. A motion was made to accept the September Board Meeting Minutes,
second, all in favor, motion carried. The Treasurer’s report was given and approved by the board.
Police Report: All police officers in the Village of Spaulding qualified at the Fall Qualification Shoot with a perfect score.
Monthly Stats: Traffic stops – 27, Citations - 21, Warnings – 7, Arrests – 0, Calls for service – 7, Assists – 10.
Discussion continued regarding the drainage problems at certain residences in the village and the road oil and chip issues. The
Mayor and the engineer are looking into these issues.A resident reported waste water flowing into ditches at a few residences in
Spaulding. A letter from the Village Attorney will be going out to those residents soon.A handout was given to all board members
with the new estimates for the sanitary sewer project. The attorney reported that a couple of things have to take place with the corner
property and then it will be done.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mark Urban. A motion was made to accept the September Board Meeting Minutes,
second, all in favor, motion carried. The Treasurer’s report was given and approved by the board.
Police Report: All police officers in the Village of Spaulding qualified at the Fall Qualification Shoot with a perfect score.
Monthly Stats: Traffic stops – 27, Citations - 21, Warnings – 7, Arrests – 0, Calls for service – 7, Assists – 10.
Discussion continued regarding the drainage problems at certain residences in the village and the road oil and chip issues. The
Mayor and the engineer are looking into these issues.A resident reported waste water flowing into ditches at a few residences in
Spaulding. A letter from the Village Attorney will be going out to those residents soon.A handout was given to all board members
with the new estimates for the sanitary sewer project. The attorney reported that a couple of things have to take place with the corner
property and then it will be done.
Lady Hawks' season ends against Plains
The Pleasant Plains Lady Redbirds scored four runs in the top of the first and never looked back in a 10-2 win over Riverton in the semifinals of the IESA Williamsville Regional
Monday Riverton only managed runs in the first and sixth and was outhit 8-6 while committing six errors. In the four-run top of the first, Plains got a single by Grace Kulavic, who
then stole second and third and scored on Desi Burns’ single. Shelby Stouffe was safe an error, then Ashley Engle’s grounder plated Burns before Stouffe scored on a passed
ball. Katie Speaks was safe on a dropped third strike, and after a fielder’s choice, she scored on another Riverton error. Erica Trueblood singled, stole second and scored on
Carlie Cuffle’s triple in the bottom half. Plains added two runs in the second, when Stouffe singled in Annie Gallagher, who walked, and Kulavic, who singled. Plains got a single
from Megan Craven in the third, but after she stole second, she was called out for leaving the base early. Riverton left the bases loaded in the bottom half; Cuffle singled, Lauren
Keller walked and Brianna Fisher also drew a walk. The Lady Redbirds got a walk from Kulavic and an error that allowed Ainsley Slifer to reach in the fourth, but a strikeout and
groundout ended the threat. Plains added a run in the fifth, when Craven singled, stole second and later scored on a wild pitch. Riverton stranded two runners in the fifth (Cuffle
singled and Morgan Heckman walked), but a strikeout ended the frame. Plains added three tallies in the sixth. Slifer walked and stole second, then Burns reached on an error.
Stouffe singled in two, then she scored on an error that allowed Engle to reach. Kulek singled and stole second before she scored on Sydney Garcia’s single in the sixth.
The Pleasant Plains Lady Redbirds scored four runs in the top of the first and never looked back in a 10-2 win over Riverton in the semifinals of the IESA Williamsville Regional
Monday Riverton only managed runs in the first and sixth and was outhit 8-6 while committing six errors. In the four-run top of the first, Plains got a single by Grace Kulavic, who
then stole second and third and scored on Desi Burns’ single. Shelby Stouffe was safe an error, then Ashley Engle’s grounder plated Burns before Stouffe scored on a passed
ball. Katie Speaks was safe on a dropped third strike, and after a fielder’s choice, she scored on another Riverton error. Erica Trueblood singled, stole second and scored on
Carlie Cuffle’s triple in the bottom half. Plains added two runs in the second, when Stouffe singled in Annie Gallagher, who walked, and Kulavic, who singled. Plains got a single
from Megan Craven in the third, but after she stole second, she was called out for leaving the base early. Riverton left the bases loaded in the bottom half; Cuffle singled, Lauren
Keller walked and Brianna Fisher also drew a walk. The Lady Redbirds got a walk from Kulavic and an error that allowed Ainsley Slifer to reach in the fourth, but a strikeout and
groundout ended the threat. Plains added a run in the fifth, when Craven singled, stole second and later scored on a wild pitch. Riverton stranded two runners in the fifth (Cuffle
singled and Morgan Heckman walked), but a strikeout ended the frame. Plains added three tallies in the sixth. Slifer walked and stole second, then Burns reached on an error.
Stouffe singled in two, then she scored on an error that allowed Engle to reach. Kulek singled and stole second before she scored on Sydney Garcia’s single in the sixth.
Allgaier signs with Penske Racing
The versatile mix of tracks in the ARCA RE/MAX Series can provide the perfect training ground for up and coming drivers. Where else
can you race a stock car on short tracks, superspeedways, dirt tracks and road courses all in one season? (more)
The versatile mix of tracks in the ARCA RE/MAX Series can provide the perfect training ground for up and coming drivers. Where else
can you race a stock car on short tracks, superspeedways, dirt tracks and road courses all in one season? (more)
