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Friday, 19 third graders from Riverton
Elementary School sang at the St. James
Catholic Church senior luncheon as part of
the “Helping Hawks” program. The 19
students performing above (in no particular
order) were Justin Burge, Gianna Bivona,
Joseph Randazzo-Milner, Austin Crawford,
Alicia Roberts, Kaily Lamkey, Kaylee Williams,
Addison Pals, Abigail Walters, Warren
Copeland, Kayla Ayoub, Megan Ireland, Ellie
Baskett, Chase McDermand, Reagan Petitt,
Simon Baker, Erica Kietzman, Nicki Jo
Koslosky and Blake Trader.
Elementary School sang at the St. James
Catholic Church senior luncheon as part of
the “Helping Hawks” program. The 19
students performing above (in no particular
order) were Justin Burge, Gianna Bivona,
Joseph Randazzo-Milner, Austin Crawford,
Alicia Roberts, Kaily Lamkey, Kaylee Williams,
Addison Pals, Abigail Walters, Warren
Copeland, Kayla Ayoub, Megan Ireland, Ellie
Baskett, Chase McDermand, Reagan Petitt,
Simon Baker, Erica Kietzman, Nicki Jo
Koslosky and Blake Trader.
Library budget among topics at village meeting
The Riverton Village Board held their meeting Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. with all trustees in attendance and 11 members of the public in
attendance. (more)
The Riverton Village Board held their meeting Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. with all trustees in attendance and 11 members of the public in
attendance. (more)
Schoby named October Student of the Month
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Ashlee Schoby has been named October 2008 Student of the Month.
Ashlee, the daughter of Debra and Jeff Schoby, was chosen by the staff and faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics,
effort, conduct, cooperation, dependability, leadership, school involvement and service to others.
Ashlee 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.
Ashlee’s activities include TADAA, Teen Court, Hawk Pride, National Honor Society, student government association and
cheerleading squad. She also works at Fish Insurance Agency. Some of Ashlee’s high school accomplishments include awards
for Algebra II award, American history award and being a two-year captain for Cheerleading. Ashlee plans on attending Millikin
University to major in pre-med and become a pediatrician.
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Ashlee Schoby has been named October 2008 Student of the Month.
Ashlee, the daughter of Debra and Jeff Schoby, was chosen by the staff and faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics,
effort, conduct, cooperation, dependability, leadership, school involvement and service to others.
Ashlee 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.
Ashlee’s activities include TADAA, Teen Court, Hawk Pride, National Honor Society, student government association and
cheerleading squad. She also works at Fish Insurance Agency. Some of Ashlee’s high school accomplishments include awards
for Algebra II award, American history award and being a two-year captain for Cheerleading. Ashlee plans on attending Millikin
University to major in pre-med and become a pediatrician.
The seventh grade at Riverton Middle School
finished a canned food drive on Nov. 26 as a
social service project to support our study of
the Great Depression and Dust Bowl of the
1930s. We learned a lot about giving for the
benefit of others and what people can do to
help those who are experiencing hard times.
The seventh grade homerooms collected over
1,400 canned items to donate to the Salvation
Army, in turn benefiting families in the Riverton
area. The seventh grade homerooms
engaged in a friendly competition to see who
could bring in the most cans, with the winner
being Mrs. Morris’ room. The kids all worked
very hard and helped to make this project a
success. In the photo above are Chase
Dickerson, Braxton LaDew, Chris Carver,
Dalton Vallbracht, Jakob Ewing and Enny
Evans.
finished a canned food drive on Nov. 26 as a
social service project to support our study of
the Great Depression and Dust Bowl of the
1930s. We learned a lot about giving for the
benefit of others and what people can do to
help those who are experiencing hard times.
The seventh grade homerooms collected over
1,400 canned items to donate to the Salvation
Army, in turn benefiting families in the Riverton
area. The seventh grade homerooms
engaged in a friendly competition to see who
could bring in the most cans, with the winner
being Mrs. Morris’ room. The kids all worked
very hard and helped to make this project a
success. In the photo above are Chase
Dickerson, Braxton LaDew, Chris Carver,
Dalton Vallbracht, Jakob Ewing and Enny
Evans.
Riverton PD conducts tobacco compliance checks
Three Riverton businesses did not sell tobacco to underage kids last week, according to police chief Dave Smith.vAll three
businesses (Kent’s IGA, Riverton Fast Stop and the Party Store) complied with state law and asked for identification from the
minors. The police department received an $1100 grant from the Illinois Liquor Commission to conduct compliance checks (three
of them, in fact). Any cost for overtime, payment of the underage kids, the “buy” money to attempt to purchase the products all comes
from the grant money, according to Smith. There will be two more rounds of checks between now and the end of May, noted Smith.
Riverton officers participated in the checks; before three Riverton officers were trained and certified to conduct the checks, outside
officers had to come in and perform the checks.
Three Riverton businesses did not sell tobacco to underage kids last week, according to police chief Dave Smith.vAll three
businesses (Kent’s IGA, Riverton Fast Stop and the Party Store) complied with state law and asked for identification from the
minors. The police department received an $1100 grant from the Illinois Liquor Commission to conduct compliance checks (three
of them, in fact). Any cost for overtime, payment of the underage kids, the “buy” money to attempt to purchase the products all comes
from the grant money, according to Smith. There will be two more rounds of checks between now and the end of May, noted Smith.
Riverton officers participated in the checks; before three Riverton officers were trained and certified to conduct the checks, outside
officers had to come in and perform the checks.
School board accepts resignations, approves '09-10
school calendar
The Riverton School Board met Dec. 8 with a casual “meet and greet” for the new district teachers who were able to attend
preceding the regular meeting, which got underway at 6:04 p.m. (more)
school calendar
The Riverton School Board met Dec. 8 with a casual “meet and greet” for the new district teachers who were able to attend
preceding the regular meeting, which got underway at 6:04 p.m. (more)
Village board enters into 26-year agreement with IMEA
The Riverton Village Board held a meeting on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. with all trustees in attendance. There were approximately 20 people
in the audience. The bills and minutes from the Nov. 17 and Nov. 24 meetings were approved 6-0. (more)
The Riverton Village Board held a meeting on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. with all trustees in attendance. There were approximately 20 people
in the audience. The bills and minutes from the Nov. 17 and Nov. 24 meetings were approved 6-0. (more)
Riverton village board special meeting minutes
The President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverton held a special board meeting Nov. 24 at the Riverton Village Hall.
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. (more)
The President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverton held a special board meeting Nov. 24 at the Riverton Village Hall.
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. (more)
Proposed changes to Riverton School High daily class
schedule
Earlier this month, the Riverton School Board gave high school principal Bill Lamkey permission to explore further a proposal to
change the class schedule at the high school. Full implementation is eyed for the upcoming 2009-10 school year. (more)
schedule
Earlier this month, the Riverton School Board gave high school principal Bill Lamkey permission to explore further a proposal to
change the class schedule at the high school. Full implementation is eyed for the upcoming 2009-10 school year. (more)
Lady Hawks finish fifth at own invitational
After going 1-2 in pool play, the Riverton Lady Hawks volleyball team won the fifth place match of its own invitational Saturday with a 25-21, 21-25, 15-12 win over Delavan. In pool
play, Riverton defeated Pittsfield 26-24, 19-25, 15-8, but lost in straight sets to Albion Edwards County (third place team in 1A last year) and to the Liberty Lady Eagles 25-20, 25-14.
Edwards County later won the title with a two-game win over Tolono Unity. On the day, Taylor Pulliam had 22 assists and 34 service points (five aces). Katie Kueper had six kills
and 10 aces (36 points), and Ashley Siebert had 30 digs and five aces (25 points). Katie Willhoit finished with 14 kills and five blocks, while Jacqueline Cuffle totaled nine blocks
and five kills. Claire Watson contributed three kills and eight blocks, and Kelly Smith led the way with 24 kills and 15 blocks. Ashley Power dished out 20 assists and served 25
points (four aces), and Katie Standish finished with 24 digs and 11 points. Monday at Petersburg, the Lady Hawks eked out a 25-20, 22-25, 25-20 win. Kueper had 15 service
points (three aces), with Power adding seven and Pulliam six. Smith put away six kills, one more than Kueper and Willhoit. Pulliam had 11 assists. Tuesday Riverton lost at
Pleasant Plains 25-20, 25-17. Pulliam had seven assists and one ace, and Power also served an ace. Amanda Power had two aces and Katie Willhoit three blocks. Smith had
four kills and three blocks, while Watson chipped in four kills and one block. Kueper and Standish both had seven digs and Siebert six.
After going 1-2 in pool play, the Riverton Lady Hawks volleyball team won the fifth place match of its own invitational Saturday with a 25-21, 21-25, 15-12 win over Delavan. In pool
play, Riverton defeated Pittsfield 26-24, 19-25, 15-8, but lost in straight sets to Albion Edwards County (third place team in 1A last year) and to the Liberty Lady Eagles 25-20, 25-14.
Edwards County later won the title with a two-game win over Tolono Unity. On the day, Taylor Pulliam had 22 assists and 34 service points (five aces). Katie Kueper had six kills
and 10 aces (36 points), and Ashley Siebert had 30 digs and five aces (25 points). Katie Willhoit finished with 14 kills and five blocks, while Jacqueline Cuffle totaled nine blocks
and five kills. Claire Watson contributed three kills and eight blocks, and Kelly Smith led the way with 24 kills and 15 blocks. Ashley Power dished out 20 assists and served 25
points (four aces), and Katie Standish finished with 24 digs and 11 points. Monday at Petersburg, the Lady Hawks eked out a 25-20, 22-25, 25-20 win. Kueper had 15 service
points (three aces), with Power adding seven and Pulliam six. Smith put away six kills, one more than Kueper and Willhoit. Pulliam had 11 assists. Tuesday Riverton lost at
Pleasant Plains 25-20, 25-17. Pulliam had seven assists and one ace, and Power also served an ace. Amanda Power had two aces and Katie Willhoit three blocks. Smith had
four kills and three blocks, while Watson chipped in four kills and one block. Kueper and Standish both had seven digs and Siebert six.
Chastain qualifies for golf sectionals
Riverton’s Matt Chastain shot an 83 at the Porta regional in high school boys golf action Tuesday at Shambolee. The top eight
individuals not on qualifying teams (the top two teams qualify) advance to sectionals. Chastain will play at the Camp Point
Central Sectional Oct. 13.
Riverton shot 406 as a team, with Ryan Painter shooting 99, Bret Thixton 107 and Kenny Smith 117. Last Wednesday, the
Hawks competed in the Sangamo Conference tournament and finished seventh. Chastain carded a 93, one shot better than
Thixton. Smith and Jordan Swanberg both finished at 103. Thursday at Scovill in Decatur, Chastain was medalist (35), but the
Hawks were fourth behind St. Teresa (164), Maroa-Forsyth (166) and the Clinton Maroons (175). Smith shot 48, one shot
better than Thixton and two better than Painter. Saturday, the Hawks competed in the Taylorville Invitational at Lake Shore and
finished seventh in the small school division.
Chastain finished at 89, two shots out of the top 10. Painter shot 96, Thixton 99 and Smith 102.
Riverton’s Matt Chastain shot an 83 at the Porta regional in high school boys golf action Tuesday at Shambolee. The top eight
individuals not on qualifying teams (the top two teams qualify) advance to sectionals. Chastain will play at the Camp Point
Central Sectional Oct. 13.
Riverton shot 406 as a team, with Ryan Painter shooting 99, Bret Thixton 107 and Kenny Smith 117. Last Wednesday, the
Hawks competed in the Sangamo Conference tournament and finished seventh. Chastain carded a 93, one shot better than
Thixton. Smith and Jordan Swanberg both finished at 103. Thursday at Scovill in Decatur, Chastain was medalist (35), but the
Hawks were fourth behind St. Teresa (164), Maroa-Forsyth (166) and the Clinton Maroons (175). Smith shot 48, one shot
better than Thixton and two better than Painter. Saturday, the Hawks competed in the Taylorville Invitational at Lake Shore and
finished seventh in the small school division.
Chastain finished at 89, two shots out of the top 10. Painter shot 96, Thixton 99 and Smith 102.
Thixton saves fellow golfer
Riverton’s Bret Thixton just reacted like many others hope they would in a similar situation.
Saturday at the Sangamon County Golf Tournament at Lincoln Greens, playing partner Seth Nelson of Auburn/Pawnee started choking on a hot dog during their break between
holes 9 and 10, and Thixton performed the Heimlich manuever to dislodge the unruly dog. Thixton had played with Nelson a couple of times before Saturday. Thixton told Nelson,
six inches taller and 60 pounds heavier than Thixton, to stand up immediately. Thixton told someone to go for help, but “it did not take very long at all” to get the hot dog unlodged.
“He might have died if I had not done anything,” said Thixton, who said he had
never had to “think about using it (the Heimlich) before Saturday.”
Nelson tried to wash down the hot dog with Gatorade but was unsuccessful, which was “pretty freaky at first,” according to Thixton, who said “I did not want to hurt him.” The pair
had to immediately get back to golfing just a few moments later; both shot 99.
Riverton’s Bret Thixton just reacted like many others hope they would in a similar situation.
Saturday at the Sangamon County Golf Tournament at Lincoln Greens, playing partner Seth Nelson of Auburn/Pawnee started choking on a hot dog during their break between
holes 9 and 10, and Thixton performed the Heimlich manuever to dislodge the unruly dog. Thixton had played with Nelson a couple of times before Saturday. Thixton told Nelson,
six inches taller and 60 pounds heavier than Thixton, to stand up immediately. Thixton told someone to go for help, but “it did not take very long at all” to get the hot dog unlodged.
“He might have died if I had not done anything,” said Thixton, who said he had
never had to “think about using it (the Heimlich) before Saturday.”
Nelson tried to wash down the hot dog with Gatorade but was unsuccessful, which was “pretty freaky at first,” according to Thixton, who said “I did not want to hurt him.” The pair
had to immediately get back to golfing just a few moments later; both shot 99.
Santa Claus came to Riverton recently and
visited the Village Hall. Above, Taylor Moore
(10 months old) is enamored with Santa as
sister Josie Kennedy (six years old) is happy
to mug for the camera.
visited the Village Hall. Above, Taylor Moore
(10 months old) is enamored with Santa as
sister Josie Kennedy (six years old) is happy
to mug for the camera.
Village board approves tax levy
Dec. 19, the Riverton Village Board held a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. This was to consider the tax levy ordinance as a result of the
Truth in Taxation hearing, which was held Dec. 15. The tax levy is an approximate $5/year increase on a property valued $100,000.
The ordinance was motioned for a vote by Jack Rader and seconded by Pat Faires. Trustees Cathy Black, Pat Faires, Jack Rader,
Tom Rader and Rich Pottier voted to approve. The ordinance was passed 5-0. (Trustee Joe Bartley was not in attendance.)
Trustees will accept no payment for this meeting. Adjournment was at 5:34 p.m.
Dec. 19, the Riverton Village Board held a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. This was to consider the tax levy ordinance as a result of the
Truth in Taxation hearing, which was held Dec. 15. The tax levy is an approximate $5/year increase on a property valued $100,000.
The ordinance was motioned for a vote by Jack Rader and seconded by Pat Faires. Trustees Cathy Black, Pat Faires, Jack Rader,
Tom Rader and Rich Pottier voted to approve. The ordinance was passed 5-0. (Trustee Joe Bartley was not in attendance.)
Trustees will accept no payment for this meeting. Adjournment was at 5:34 p.m.
Old firehouse purchase, trailer park sewer problems
discussed at village board meeting
The Riverton Village Board held its second monthly meeting Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. All trustees and staff were in attendance, and 18 from
the public were in the audience. The bills and minutes from the Dec. 1 meeting were approved 6-0. (more)
discussed at village board meeting
The Riverton Village Board held its second monthly meeting Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. All trustees and staff were in attendance, and 18 from
the public were in the audience. The bills and minutes from the Dec. 1 meeting were approved 6-0. (more)
Village of Spaulding November meeting minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Mark Urban. (more)
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Mark Urban. (more)
Reception for Cribbet January 9
Recently retired Riverton High School secretary Jane Cribbett will be honored with a reception Jan. 9 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria before the Hawks battle the
Virden Bulldogs. Jane, married to husband Jim for over 40 years, worked at RHS since Aug. 1977 before retiring in December. Jane and Jim have two children: Gwen of
Springfield and Eric (wife, Chris) of Florissant, Mo. There are two grandchildren: Skylar and Alaina. Current friends, co-workers, former district employees and students are
welcome to attend.
Recently retired Riverton High School secretary Jane Cribbett will be honored with a reception Jan. 9 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria before the Hawks battle the
Virden Bulldogs. Jane, married to husband Jim for over 40 years, worked at RHS since Aug. 1977 before retiring in December. Jane and Jim have two children: Gwen of
Springfield and Eric (wife, Chris) of Florissant, Mo. There are two grandchildren: Skylar and Alaina. Current friends, co-workers, former district employees and students are
welcome to attend.
Gravel pit discussion dominates Riverton Village Board meeting
The Riverton Village Board met Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. with all trustees in attendance. Immediately preceding this was an Administrative Committee meeting. (more)
The Riverton Village Board met Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. with all trustees in attendance. Immediately preceding this was an Administrative Committee meeting. (more)
Riverton's Dodd named to SIUC Dean's List
Jamie Dodd has been named to the SIU Carbondale, College of Applied Science & Arts Dean’s List for the Fall 2008 semester. She was recently elected President of the
Illuminating Engineering Society. Jamie will graduate May 2009 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Interior Design. She is the daughter of Kevin and Susan Dodd of Riverton.
Jamie Dodd has been named to the SIU Carbondale, College of Applied Science & Arts Dean’s List for the Fall 2008 semester. She was recently elected President of the
Illuminating Engineering Society. Jamie will graduate May 2009 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Interior Design. She is the daughter of Kevin and Susan Dodd of Riverton.
Last lap pass puts Allgaier in victory lane at Talladega
Justin Allgaier, in the family-owned Hoosier Tire Midwest-AG Tech Dodge, surfaced just in time to wrestle the lead away from Joey
Logano Friday afternoon at Talladega Superspeedway to win the thrilling, action-packed ARCA RE/MAX 250. (more)
Justin Allgaier, in the family-owned Hoosier Tire Midwest-AG Tech Dodge, surfaced just in time to wrestle the lead away from Joey
Logano Friday afternoon at Talladega Superspeedway to win the thrilling, action-packed ARCA RE/MAX 250. (more)
Allgaier wins in New Jersey
The combination of a little luck, the necessary skill and the right pit road strategy turned Riverton High School graduate Justin
Allgaier into a road course winner Sunday in the inaugural Loud Energy Drink 150 at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Allgaier, making
his career-first road course start, was in the lead when the rain started falling prompting ARCA RE/MAX Series officials to wave the
checkered flag 19 laps shy of the scheduled 67-lap, 150-mile distance.
Allgaier, out of sequence with many of the front-runners, had already made his pit stop for fuel earlier than most and found himself
the leader just in time for the rain to fall.
“I’ve got to hand this one to my crew chief Jim Pohlman,” said Allgaier. “He was up late last night rewinding the race in his mind, so
he knew exactly when we needed to pit for fuel and still make it to the end. As it turned out, it also put us in position to win the race.
Then we got some help from Mother Nature. I would have rather won the thing under green, but we’ll take it this way too.
“On Tuesday testing here, it was my first time road course racing ever,” he added. “Felt like I was in a John Deere tractor because I
was plowing more dirt than I was on the racetrack. All in all, it’s a great weekend and it was a great experience. If you look at the
ARCA RE/MAX Series, we’ve got the most diverse array of racetracks in any series, and fortunately now we’ve been able to win on a
dirt track, a short track, a superspeedway and on a road course, so, for us, that’s really cool.”
Allgaier is now in third place in the points race (4300); Scott Speed (4520) and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (4455) are ahead. Allgaier took
the lead from Dexter Bean on lap 36 when Bean ducked into the pit area for service. Allgaier led the remainder of the race, including
10 laps of caution for rain showers while series officials waited to see if the storms would subside. Just two races remain in the
2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series — the ARCA RE/MAX 250 at Talladega Oct. 3 and ARCA Championship Weekend at Toledo Speedway
Oct. 11-12.
The combination of a little luck, the necessary skill and the right pit road strategy turned Riverton High School graduate Justin
Allgaier into a road course winner Sunday in the inaugural Loud Energy Drink 150 at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Allgaier, making
his career-first road course start, was in the lead when the rain started falling prompting ARCA RE/MAX Series officials to wave the
checkered flag 19 laps shy of the scheduled 67-lap, 150-mile distance.
Allgaier, out of sequence with many of the front-runners, had already made his pit stop for fuel earlier than most and found himself
the leader just in time for the rain to fall.
“I’ve got to hand this one to my crew chief Jim Pohlman,” said Allgaier. “He was up late last night rewinding the race in his mind, so
he knew exactly when we needed to pit for fuel and still make it to the end. As it turned out, it also put us in position to win the race.
Then we got some help from Mother Nature. I would have rather won the thing under green, but we’ll take it this way too.
“On Tuesday testing here, it was my first time road course racing ever,” he added. “Felt like I was in a John Deere tractor because I
was plowing more dirt than I was on the racetrack. All in all, it’s a great weekend and it was a great experience. If you look at the
ARCA RE/MAX Series, we’ve got the most diverse array of racetracks in any series, and fortunately now we’ve been able to win on a
dirt track, a short track, a superspeedway and on a road course, so, for us, that’s really cool.”
Allgaier is now in third place in the points race (4300); Scott Speed (4520) and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (4455) are ahead. Allgaier took
the lead from Dexter Bean on lap 36 when Bean ducked into the pit area for service. Allgaier led the remainder of the race, including
10 laps of caution for rain showers while series officials waited to see if the storms would subside. Just two races remain in the
2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series — the ARCA RE/MAX 250 at Talladega Oct. 3 and ARCA Championship Weekend at Toledo Speedway
Oct. 11-12.
Riverton High School honored recently retired
secretary Jane Cribbett with a reception, and
she was also recognized before the Hawks
played Virden. She is pictured (with the
plaque she received in honor of her 31 years
of service) with fellow secretary Jeanne
Andruskevitch, current principal Bill Lamkey
and former RHS principal Gary Smith.
secretary Jane Cribbett with a reception, and
she was also recognized before the Hawks
played Virden. She is pictured (with the
plaque she received in honor of her 31 years
of service) with fellow secretary Jeanne
Andruskevitch, current principal Bill Lamkey
and former RHS principal Gary Smith.
Aramark, high school discipline discussed at school board
meeting
The Riverton School Board met Jan. 12. After the call to order, President Nonneman asked for an amendment to the agenda to add
a closed session. (more)
meeting
The Riverton School Board met Jan. 12. After the call to order, President Nonneman asked for an amendment to the agenda to add
a closed session. (more)
Changes proposed to RHS math curriculum
Riverton High School assistant principal Mike Gum, a former math teacher at the school, has proposed some changes to the math
curriculum. (more)
Riverton High School assistant principal Mike Gum, a former math teacher at the school, has proposed some changes to the math
curriculum. (more)
Village Board hears about Riverfest finances
The Riverton Village Board met Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. with all trustees present. Mayor Joe Rusciolelli arrived a few minutes later; there
were 20 members of the public in the audience. (more)
The Riverton Village Board met Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. with all trustees present. Mayor Joe Rusciolelli arrived a few minutes later; there
were 20 members of the public in the audience. (more)
Last month, Riverton Elementary School
kindergarteners and second graders
participated in a holiday book drive for St.
John’s Children Hospital. Overall, 60 books
were donated. The students above are some
of the participants. In the front row (all
kindergarteners), from left: Jenna Balding,
Kaleb Rutter, Lexie Stark, McKenna VanHuss
and Dakota Ritter. Second row: Second
grader Katie Price and kindergarteners
Caleigh Barber and Anna Woodbury. In the
back row (all second graders) are Sophie
Charles, Jenna Livingston, Kasie Atkins,
Autumn Utinske and Terry Payne.
kindergarteners and second graders
participated in a holiday book drive for St.
John’s Children Hospital. Overall, 60 books
were donated. The students above are some
of the participants. In the front row (all
kindergarteners), from left: Jenna Balding,
Kaleb Rutter, Lexie Stark, McKenna VanHuss
and Dakota Ritter. Second row: Second
grader Katie Price and kindergarteners
Caleigh Barber and Anna Woodbury. In the
back row (all second graders) are Sophie
Charles, Jenna Livingston, Kasie Atkins,
Autumn Utinske and Terry Payne.
RES teacher Zanger joins exclusive company
By Byron Painter
Editor
Riverton Pre-Kindergarten teacher Susan Zanger recently joined a rare club. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
Riverton Pre-Kindergarten teacher Susan Zanger recently joined a rare club. (more)
Riverton’s Churchill headed to Australia
Riverton High School senior Kyle Churchill will be headed Down Under to compete in the Down Under Sports Tournament later this
year. RHS senior Justin Roberts competed at this event last year.
Churchill, the son of Connie and Patrick Churchill, has played football for three years while also maintaining a job. He participated in
scholastic bowl in his freshman and sophomore years and was just one of 25 Illinois students (just eight outside of Chicago) to be
chosen to compete. Kyle plans to attend college and major in business. International Sports Specialists, Inc. (ISSI), the sponsor of
the event, was founded in February 1989 based upon the dream of a New Zealander by the name of George O’Scanlon.
Riverton High School senior Kyle Churchill will be headed Down Under to compete in the Down Under Sports Tournament later this
year. RHS senior Justin Roberts competed at this event last year.
Churchill, the son of Connie and Patrick Churchill, has played football for three years while also maintaining a job. He participated in
scholastic bowl in his freshman and sophomore years and was just one of 25 Illinois students (just eight outside of Chicago) to be
chosen to compete. Kyle plans to attend college and major in business. International Sports Specialists, Inc. (ISSI), the sponsor of
the event, was founded in February 1989 based upon the dream of a New Zealander by the name of George O’Scanlon.
Riverton board approves new gas meter, questions why oil
changes are done out of town
The Riverton Village Board met Feb. 2; the agenda was short. Trustee Pottier was not present. Approximately 11 people were in the
audience. The minutes from the Jan. 19 meeting were approved and bills were approved for payment, each by a vote of 5-0. (more)
changes are done out of town
The Riverton Village Board met Feb. 2; the agenda was short. Trustee Pottier was not present. Approximately 11 people were in the
audience. The minutes from the Jan. 19 meeting were approved and bills were approved for payment, each by a vote of 5-0. (more)
Donkey basketball came to RHS last week.
Grace Brock is all smiles as her mother
Erika puts her on a donkey. RES teacher
Susan Zanger is at left and RES teacher
Ashley Esker is at right.
Grace Brock is all smiles as her mother
Erika puts her on a donkey. RES teacher
Susan Zanger is at left and RES teacher
Ashley Esker is at right.
8th grade graduation moved back to June 4
Due to the school cancellations in January, the eighth grade promotion has been pushed back a few days. The new graduation date is June 4 at 7 p.m. The last day of school
is June 8, with an early dismissal of 8:25 a.m. Eighth graders will be required to attend the promotion practice held at 8 a.m. June 4 in the Middle School gym. The graduation
picture will be taken at this time. The following dress code is required for the actual graduation ceremony. Boys must wear a dress shirt, dress pants, shoes and tie (thongs,
flip-flops and tennis shoes are not appropriate footwear). Girls must wear a blouse, skirt, dress or dress slacks and dress shoes (thongs, flip-flops and tennis shoes are not
appropriate footwear). Spaghetti strings and strapless tops are not allowed. More detailed information will be sent home closer to the graduation date. If you have any
questions, you may call the office at 629-6002.
Due to the school cancellations in January, the eighth grade promotion has been pushed back a few days. The new graduation date is June 4 at 7 p.m. The last day of school
is June 8, with an early dismissal of 8:25 a.m. Eighth graders will be required to attend the promotion practice held at 8 a.m. June 4 in the Middle School gym. The graduation
picture will be taken at this time. The following dress code is required for the actual graduation ceremony. Boys must wear a dress shirt, dress pants, shoes and tie (thongs,
flip-flops and tennis shoes are not appropriate footwear). Girls must wear a blouse, skirt, dress or dress slacks and dress shoes (thongs, flip-flops and tennis shoes are not
appropriate footwear). Spaghetti strings and strapless tops are not allowed. More detailed information will be sent home closer to the graduation date. If you have any
questions, you may call the office at 629-6002.
Elementary assessments, chiller unit issues reviewed at
school board meeting
On Feb. 9, the Riverton School Board met at 6 p.m. to consider a fairly lengthy agenda. The minutes from the Jan. 12 regular and
closed session meetings were approved 7-0. (more)
school board meeting
On Feb. 9, the Riverton School Board met at 6 p.m. to consider a fairly lengthy agenda. The minutes from the Jan. 12 regular and
closed session meetings were approved 7-0. (more)
Riverton’s Debowey named Illinois College Heritage
Scholar
Illinois College announced that Riverton High School senior David Debowey, son of Darrell and Carolia Debowey, is one of 58 high
school students selected as Heritage Scholars. An annual, renewable scholarship, the Heritage Scholarship is valued at one-half
the cost of tuition at Illinois College. In addition to the scholarship, Mr. Debowey may choose to receive either a $500 credit to be
used at the Illinois College Bookstore for the purchase of textbooks and academic supplies or a new laptop computer. To be
considered for the scholarship, students must have been nominated by their high school guidance counselor, high school principal
or school superintendent. In addition, the students were required to meet two of the following three criteria: rank in the top 10
percent of their high school graduating class, have a core academic grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4-point scale or have
an ACT composite score of 25 or higher. Over 200 nominations were received for the competitive scholarship.
Scholar
Illinois College announced that Riverton High School senior David Debowey, son of Darrell and Carolia Debowey, is one of 58 high
school students selected as Heritage Scholars. An annual, renewable scholarship, the Heritage Scholarship is valued at one-half
the cost of tuition at Illinois College. In addition to the scholarship, Mr. Debowey may choose to receive either a $500 credit to be
used at the Illinois College Bookstore for the purchase of textbooks and academic supplies or a new laptop computer. To be
considered for the scholarship, students must have been nominated by their high school guidance counselor, high school principal
or school superintendent. In addition, the students were required to meet two of the following three criteria: rank in the top 10
percent of their high school graduating class, have a core academic grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4-point scale or have
an ACT composite score of 25 or higher. Over 200 nominations were received for the competitive scholarship.
Hail to the champ: Allgaier conquers all at Toledo
Justin Allgaier raced from ninth to first to win the dramatic and wild Hantz Group 200 by Belle Tire and Federated Car Care Sunday afternoon at Toledo Speedway. (more)
Justin Allgaier raced from ninth to first to win the dramatic and wild Hantz Group 200 by Belle Tire and Federated Car Care Sunday afternoon at Toledo Speedway. (more)
Riverton blanked by Bulldogs
Even the best defenses will have trouble stopping teams from scoring if they have to go less than 50 yards. (more)
Even the best defenses will have trouble stopping teams from scoring if they have to go less than 50 yards. (more)
Late score lifts Hawks past Bullets
By Byron Painter
Editor
After a frustrating season where numerous special teams plays went against his team, Josh Lee’s Riverton Hawks finally were on the good side on a special teams play, and it
helped his squad pull out a wet and slippery 14-7 win over host Williamsville Friday. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
After a frustrating season where numerous special teams plays went against his team, Josh Lee’s Riverton Hawks finally were on the good side on a special teams play, and it
helped his squad pull out a wet and slippery 14-7 win over host Williamsville Friday. (more)
Riverton 7th graders split at Meridian Tourney
The Riverton Middle School eighth grade girls basketball team lost two contests in the Pana Tournament last week. (more)
The Riverton Middle School eighth grade girls basketball team lost two contests in the Pana Tournament last week. (more)
Hawks end season with win over Ponies
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Riverton Hawks football team got to take some of its frustrating season out on the Kincaid South Fork Ponies Friday night. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Riverton Hawks football team got to take some of its frustrating season out on the Kincaid South Fork Ponies Friday night. (more)
Village board transfers money from utility fund to cover library budget
The Riverton Village Board held its second monthly meeting Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. A number of items were on the agenda for all trustees to consider. (more)
The Riverton Village Board held its second monthly meeting Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. A number of items were on the agenda for all trustees to consider. (more)
Melton named December Student of the Month
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Kaitlyn Melton has been named December 2008 Student of the Month. Kaitlyn, daughter of Tom and Mary Melton, was
chosen by the staff and faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics, effort, conduct, cooperation, dependability, leadership, school involvement and service to others. Kaitlyn
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. Kaitlyn’s activities include teaching
Kindergarten PSR at St. James in Riverton, worked part-time at the First Presbyterian Church, tutored after school, library aid for RHS and SADD member. Some of Kaitlyn’s high
school accomplishments include Illinois State Scholar, National Honor Society, superior honor roll and named to the United States Achievement Academy. She has also
completed online courses at LLCC during her senior year and was able to graduate early from Riverton to attend LLCC full time. Kaitlyn plans on continuing her education at
Lincoln Land Community College and transferring to Illinois State University to become an English/Spanish teacher.
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Kaitlyn Melton has been named December 2008 Student of the Month. Kaitlyn, daughter of Tom and Mary Melton, was
chosen by the staff and faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics, effort, conduct, cooperation, dependability, leadership, school involvement and service to others. Kaitlyn
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. Kaitlyn’s activities include teaching
Kindergarten PSR at St. James in Riverton, worked part-time at the First Presbyterian Church, tutored after school, library aid for RHS and SADD member. Some of Kaitlyn’s high
school accomplishments include Illinois State Scholar, National Honor Society, superior honor roll and named to the United States Achievement Academy. She has also
completed online courses at LLCC during her senior year and was able to graduate early from Riverton to attend LLCC full time. Kaitlyn plans on continuing her education at
Lincoln Land Community College and transferring to Illinois State University to become an English/Spanish teacher.
