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Kirkpatrick, Pretzels whip Hawks
Kody Kirkpatrick almost outscored visiting Riverton by himself Friday night as the host New Berlin Pretzels posted a 54-38 win over the Hawks. Kirkpatrick nailed five 3-pointers
and was 14-for-19 from the charity stripe and finished with 33 points for the hosts, who outscored Riverton 15-4 in the second period to take a 24-14 halftime lead. Riverton was
outrebounded 23-18 and allowed the Pretzels to shoot 50 percent from the field (14-for-28). The Hawks were only 13-for-44 from the field, including 0-of-9 from downtown. Spencer
Pulliam tossed in 18 for the Hawks, while Mike Trader added eight and Justin Roberts six points and six rebounds.
Last Wednesday at Girard in a makeup game from a postponement one day earlier, Riverton lost 47-30. The Hawks trailed at each quarter break (13-8, 25-18 and 39-30), then did
not score in the final stanza, missing all 12 of their shots. Trader had a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds, and Pulliam added seven. Girard won the J-V game 56-50.
Kody Kirkpatrick almost outscored visiting Riverton by himself Friday night as the host New Berlin Pretzels posted a 54-38 win over the Hawks. Kirkpatrick nailed five 3-pointers
and was 14-for-19 from the charity stripe and finished with 33 points for the hosts, who outscored Riverton 15-4 in the second period to take a 24-14 halftime lead. Riverton was
outrebounded 23-18 and allowed the Pretzels to shoot 50 percent from the field (14-for-28). The Hawks were only 13-for-44 from the field, including 0-of-9 from downtown. Spencer
Pulliam tossed in 18 for the Hawks, while Mike Trader added eight and Justin Roberts six points and six rebounds.
Last Wednesday at Girard in a makeup game from a postponement one day earlier, Riverton lost 47-30. The Hawks trailed at each quarter break (13-8, 25-18 and 39-30), then did
not score in the final stanza, missing all 12 of their shots. Trader had a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds, and Pulliam added seven. Girard won the J-V game 56-50.
Lady Hawks bested by Rochester, Bunker Hill
After cruising past Girard last Thursday 41-25, the Riverton Lady Hawks girls basketball team ran into a couple of tough contests and lost Saturday to Bunker Hill 36-11 at the
Kesslers Shootout and 52-22 at Rochester Monday.
Last Thursday, Kate Blissett pumped in 19 points and Emily Maulding had nine points and 10 rebounds. Kelly Smith finished with nine points and seven caroms. Girard won the J-
V game 27-25 despite six points from Lorna Hopper and Caitlyn Lamkey
Saturday, the Lady Hawks made only five field goals in the loss to the Minutemaids.
In fact, Riverton had more turnovers (27) than shot attempts (25). Riverton trailed 9-2 after one period (Lauryn Fitzgerald had a bucket at 2:25) and 20-8 at intermission. Ashley
Cantrall rattled in a 3 47 seconds to get the Lady Hawks within 20-11, then Riverton did not score again in the game, getting outscored 9-3 in the third and 7-0 in the fourth period.
Maulding had eight of the Lady Hawks’ 20 rebounds.
Monday, Riverton only scored seven points in the second half in the loss at Rochester.
The Rockets led 7-4 after one period and 23-15 at the break. Blissett scored 13 points and Maulding had four. The Riverton J-V lost 42-7. Claire Watson led the way with three
tallies.
After cruising past Girard last Thursday 41-25, the Riverton Lady Hawks girls basketball team ran into a couple of tough contests and lost Saturday to Bunker Hill 36-11 at the
Kesslers Shootout and 52-22 at Rochester Monday.
Last Thursday, Kate Blissett pumped in 19 points and Emily Maulding had nine points and 10 rebounds. Kelly Smith finished with nine points and seven caroms. Girard won the J-
V game 27-25 despite six points from Lorna Hopper and Caitlyn Lamkey
Saturday, the Lady Hawks made only five field goals in the loss to the Minutemaids.
In fact, Riverton had more turnovers (27) than shot attempts (25). Riverton trailed 9-2 after one period (Lauryn Fitzgerald had a bucket at 2:25) and 20-8 at intermission. Ashley
Cantrall rattled in a 3 47 seconds to get the Lady Hawks within 20-11, then Riverton did not score again in the game, getting outscored 9-3 in the third and 7-0 in the fourth period.
Maulding had eight of the Lady Hawks’ 20 rebounds.
Monday, Riverton only scored seven points in the second half in the loss at Rochester.
The Rockets led 7-4 after one period and 23-15 at the break. Blissett scored 13 points and Maulding had four. The Riverton J-V lost 42-7. Claire Watson led the way with three
tallies.
RMS eighth graders bested by Mt. Pulaski
Host Mt. Pulaski led at each break and defeated Riverton 46-32 in eighth grade boys basketball action Dec. 20 in a makeup tilt. Battling foul trouble the entire contest, Riverton was
led by Will Schneider’s 13 talllies. Mitchell Patterson (nine rebounds) added five points and Aerik Bueltmann was next with four points.
In recent seventh grade action, the Hawks edged past Auburn 27-26.
Braxton Ladew had 21 points and nine rebounds, celebrating his birthday in a big way.
Brandon Rogers had four key points in the fourth period.
The Hawks also lost to Chatham 49-17. Ladew had seven and Danny Roscetti had six.
Riverton also whipped Mt. Pulaski 43-22, pulling away from an 18-14 halftime lead. Roscetti pumped in 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Ben Boggs, playing with an
injured hand, added eight points in the second half.
Host Mt. Pulaski led at each break and defeated Riverton 46-32 in eighth grade boys basketball action Dec. 20 in a makeup tilt. Battling foul trouble the entire contest, Riverton was
led by Will Schneider’s 13 talllies. Mitchell Patterson (nine rebounds) added five points and Aerik Bueltmann was next with four points.
In recent seventh grade action, the Hawks edged past Auburn 27-26.
Braxton Ladew had 21 points and nine rebounds, celebrating his birthday in a big way.
Brandon Rogers had four key points in the fourth period.
The Hawks also lost to Chatham 49-17. Ladew had seven and Danny Roscetti had six.
Riverton also whipped Mt. Pulaski 43-22, pulling away from an 18-14 halftime lead. Roscetti pumped in 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Ben Boggs, playing with an
injured hand, added eight points in the second half.
Boys County preview
Following practice Monday, Williamsville coach Eric Buerkett acknowledged that his No. 1 seeded Bullets would have a target on their backs for the upcoming County Tournament.
(more)
Following practice Monday, Williamsville coach Eric Buerkett acknowledged that his No. 1 seeded Bullets would have a target on their backs for the upcoming County Tournament.
(more)
Allgaier to drive full Nationwide schedule
Penske Racing announced Monday that it will team with Verizon Wireless to field a full-season entry in the 2009 Nationwide Series. The No. 12 Verizon Wireless Dodge will be
driven by Justin Allgaier, the 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series champion. Riverton High School graduate Allgaier, 22, made four Nationwide starts for Penske Racing in ‘08 after joining
the team in late September. Penske Racing will also continue its participation in the Cup Series with the No. 12 Dodge driven by David Stremme. He will be joined by teammates
Kurt Busch in the No. 2 and Sam Hornish Jr., driving the No. 77 in the three-car effort. Stremme, the 2003 Nationwide Series rookie of the year, also promises to be extremely
competitive in the coming season in Cup Series competition. The No. 12 Cup Series team also retains Roy McCauley as its crew chief and will debut a new paint scheme in 2009,
beginning with the Budweiser Shootout Feb. 7.
Penske Racing announced Monday that it will team with Verizon Wireless to field a full-season entry in the 2009 Nationwide Series. The No. 12 Verizon Wireless Dodge will be
driven by Justin Allgaier, the 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series champion. Riverton High School graduate Allgaier, 22, made four Nationwide starts for Penske Racing in ‘08 after joining
the team in late September. Penske Racing will also continue its participation in the Cup Series with the No. 12 Dodge driven by David Stremme. He will be joined by teammates
Kurt Busch in the No. 2 and Sam Hornish Jr., driving the No. 77 in the three-car effort. Stremme, the 2003 Nationwide Series rookie of the year, also promises to be extremely
competitive in the coming season in Cup Series competition. The No. 12 Cup Series team also retains Roy McCauley as its crew chief and will debut a new paint scheme in 2009,
beginning with the Budweiser Shootout Feb. 7.
Slow start dooms Lady Hawks
Host Riverton was outscored 11-1 in the first period and never recovered in a 45-38 loss to Pawnee in the opening round of the Sangamon County Classic girls basketball
tournament Saturday. (more)
Host Riverton was outscored 11-1 in the first period and never recovered in a 45-38 loss to Pawnee in the opening round of the Sangamon County Classic girls basketball
tournament Saturday. (more)
Hawks stun Rochester
The Riverton Hawks led by as many as 17 points, then pulled out a 50-47 win over Rochester Tuesday. The Hawks led 28-20 at the break and by as many as 17 in the third period
before the Rockets (down 39-27 after three) stormed back. Rochester got even at 42 after a 13-1 run. Josh Trader had 22 points, including 5-for-6 3-pointers, and Brandon Barney
added eight and Mike Trader seven. Riverton shot 15-for-38 from the field compared to 17-for-33 for the Rockets. The Hawks lost the J-V game 40-31 despite eight points each
from Jordan Swanberg and Zach Yoggerst.
On Friday, the Hawks held on for a 30-29 win over host Athens, after nearly coughing up a 25-18 lead after three periods. Mike Trader scored 13 points (including 6-for-6 free
throws) to lead all scorers; he was the only player on either team to reach double digits. He and Josh Trader (eight points) both grabbed nine rebounds as the Hawks outboarded
the Warriors 29-22. Justin Roberts also corralled five rebounds. The Hawks made only eight of 32 field goals, but were 11-for-16 from the charity stripe. Athens was limited to only
11-of-39 shooting and made only four of 10 free throws.
The Riverton Hawks led by as many as 17 points, then pulled out a 50-47 win over Rochester Tuesday. The Hawks led 28-20 at the break and by as many as 17 in the third period
before the Rockets (down 39-27 after three) stormed back. Rochester got even at 42 after a 13-1 run. Josh Trader had 22 points, including 5-for-6 3-pointers, and Brandon Barney
added eight and Mike Trader seven. Riverton shot 15-for-38 from the field compared to 17-for-33 for the Rockets. The Hawks lost the J-V game 40-31 despite eight points each
from Jordan Swanberg and Zach Yoggerst.
On Friday, the Hawks held on for a 30-29 win over host Athens, after nearly coughing up a 25-18 lead after three periods. Mike Trader scored 13 points (including 6-for-6 free
throws) to lead all scorers; he was the only player on either team to reach double digits. He and Josh Trader (eight points) both grabbed nine rebounds as the Hawks outboarded
the Warriors 29-22. Justin Roberts also corralled five rebounds. The Hawks made only eight of 32 field goals, but were 11-for-16 from the charity stripe. Athens was limited to only
11-of-39 shooting and made only four of 10 free throws.
RHS award and scholarship winners
The following Riverton High School students received scholarships, as announced at the Awards Night earlier this month. Other
awards earned also are listed. (more)
The following Riverton High School students received scholarships, as announced at the Awards Night earlier this month. Other
awards earned also are listed. (more)
Last Thursday, RES third and fourth graders
had their Field Day at RMS, participating in
such things as the tug of war and long jump.
Above, Mrs. Kirby encourages her class to
win the tug of war.
had their Field Day at RMS, participating in
such things as the tug of war and long jump.
Above, Mrs. Kirby encourages her class to
win the tug of war.
School board approves JH Dance Team
Three items were voted on last Wednesday at a special Riverton School Board meeting.
The board unanimously voted (7-0) to approve a junior high dance team, a topic brought up at the regular meeting earlier in the
month. There was one restriction attached: that summer camp was optional and not mandatory. Another unanimous vote named
Nicoud Insurance as the Agent of Record for the district. Regardless of insurance agent, the companies (Blue Cross, Health
Alliance, et al) are required to give all agents the same rate, noted Superintendent Tom Mulligan.
“When it come to agent of record, it is all about what services can they provide the district and the committee that interviewed agents
felt that Nicoud would provide the district with the most services,” he said.
The district is bidding out insurance right now, and Mulligan expects to finalize the coverage in July.
The third issue was the most controversial; it dealt with 10 seniors who allegedly vandalized personal property of other students
(but not school property) as part of an apparent prank. The school district, because of privacy laws, cannot release the names of the
students; those students, and others, came to plead their case before the board, though that happened in closed session,
according to Mulligan. Mulligan could not disclose what punishment these students received from the high school, and the school
board decision was to “uphold the administrative decision regarding consequences.”
Ultimately, the vote was 4-3 to uphold the consequences (Pam Cuffle, Scott McClure, Paul Nonneman and Larry Patterson yes, Kim
Frick Baskett, Mike Klebe and Debbie Moore no). The next regular meeting is slated for June 8; Mulligan said Monday that there will
be another special meeting later in June, to discuss the literacy audit from Gretchen Courtney and Associates; it will be partnered
with a policy committee meeting. (June 4, 2009 issue)
Three items were voted on last Wednesday at a special Riverton School Board meeting.
The board unanimously voted (7-0) to approve a junior high dance team, a topic brought up at the regular meeting earlier in the
month. There was one restriction attached: that summer camp was optional and not mandatory. Another unanimous vote named
Nicoud Insurance as the Agent of Record for the district. Regardless of insurance agent, the companies (Blue Cross, Health
Alliance, et al) are required to give all agents the same rate, noted Superintendent Tom Mulligan.
“When it come to agent of record, it is all about what services can they provide the district and the committee that interviewed agents
felt that Nicoud would provide the district with the most services,” he said.
The district is bidding out insurance right now, and Mulligan expects to finalize the coverage in July.
The third issue was the most controversial; it dealt with 10 seniors who allegedly vandalized personal property of other students
(but not school property) as part of an apparent prank. The school district, because of privacy laws, cannot release the names of the
students; those students, and others, came to plead their case before the board, though that happened in closed session,
according to Mulligan. Mulligan could not disclose what punishment these students received from the high school, and the school
board decision was to “uphold the administrative decision regarding consequences.”
Ultimately, the vote was 4-3 to uphold the consequences (Pam Cuffle, Scott McClure, Paul Nonneman and Larry Patterson yes, Kim
Frick Baskett, Mike Klebe and Debbie Moore no). The next regular meeting is slated for June 8; Mulligan said Monday that there will
be another special meeting later in June, to discuss the literacy audit from Gretchen Courtney and Associates; it will be partnered
with a policy committee meeting. (June 4, 2009 issue)
Clear Lake Township Recycle Program to cease in December
In 2006, Clear Lake Township had limited resources for curbside recycle service within the Township. With the assistance of Sangamon County Public Health Department and
F&W Resources, on Nov. 15, 2006, the Township started a recycle program for plastic, paper and cans which grew to two bins. In May 2009, the township was notified they would
have to pay to have the bins picked up and emptied beginning in June. The present pickup was being done free of charge. A meeting was held with Recycle Coordinator Angela
Harris and Jim Stone from the Sangamon County Public Health Department. Attending was Sangamon County Board member Jim Good, Township Supervisor Dennis Wieland,
Road Commissioner Alex Lyons and employee Gayla Mueller. A discussion was held to see what could be done in the best interest of the community and if any alternatives were
available. Presently an average of a ton and a half of recycled material is dumped every week from the bins, which would cost $150 a week to maintain the program. Local waste
haulers were contacted about the availability of curbside service in the Township. Since the popularity of recycling has increased, all waste haulers now have some type of
program available. After reviewing and discussing options; it has been determined that the bins will be removed in lieu of curbside service. The bins will be phased out and
removed on December 31, 2009. The Township board hates to see this program ceased due to its popularity, but with curbside service available throughout the township, the cost
does not seem to be justified. It seemed more reasonable with today’s economy to switch to the convenience of curbside service and eliminate the recycle dropoff program.
Present users may contact their current waste hauler to sign up for their recycle program. Waste haulers have their own policies and procedures to recycling including number of
cans, costs, etc. Recycle bins are available free of charge with Lake Area Disposal, Waste Management and Allied Waste. Currently Lake Area Disposal has a 24-hour drop-off
recycle center at 2742 S. 6th Street in Springfield (Turn east at County Market Light – located behind Kicks).
In 2006, Clear Lake Township had limited resources for curbside recycle service within the Township. With the assistance of Sangamon County Public Health Department and
F&W Resources, on Nov. 15, 2006, the Township started a recycle program for plastic, paper and cans which grew to two bins. In May 2009, the township was notified they would
have to pay to have the bins picked up and emptied beginning in June. The present pickup was being done free of charge. A meeting was held with Recycle Coordinator Angela
Harris and Jim Stone from the Sangamon County Public Health Department. Attending was Sangamon County Board member Jim Good, Township Supervisor Dennis Wieland,
Road Commissioner Alex Lyons and employee Gayla Mueller. A discussion was held to see what could be done in the best interest of the community and if any alternatives were
available. Presently an average of a ton and a half of recycled material is dumped every week from the bins, which would cost $150 a week to maintain the program. Local waste
haulers were contacted about the availability of curbside service in the Township. Since the popularity of recycling has increased, all waste haulers now have some type of
program available. After reviewing and discussing options; it has been determined that the bins will be removed in lieu of curbside service. The bins will be phased out and
removed on December 31, 2009. The Township board hates to see this program ceased due to its popularity, but with curbside service available throughout the township, the cost
does not seem to be justified. It seemed more reasonable with today’s economy to switch to the convenience of curbside service and eliminate the recycle dropoff program.
Present users may contact their current waste hauler to sign up for their recycle program. Waste haulers have their own policies and procedures to recycling including number of
cans, costs, etc. Recycle bins are available free of charge with Lake Area Disposal, Waste Management and Allied Waste. Currently Lake Area Disposal has a 24-hour drop-off
recycle center at 2742 S. 6th Street in Springfield (Turn east at County Market Light – located behind Kicks).
Riverton board hears citizen concerns about 'nuisance'
neighbor
The Riverton Village Board met June 1, beginning at 7:02 p.m., which followed a committee meeting held immediately prior to it
that concluded at 6:56. Trustee Cathy Black was not in attendance. The minutes from the May 18 regular village meeting and
bills were motioned for a vote by Trustee Pat Faires, seconded by Trustee Jack Rader and approved 5-0. (more)
neighbor
The Riverton Village Board met June 1, beginning at 7:02 p.m., which followed a committee meeting held immediately prior to it
that concluded at 6:56. Trustee Cathy Black was not in attendance. The minutes from the May 18 regular village meeting and
bills were motioned for a vote by Trustee Pat Faires, seconded by Trustee Jack Rader and approved 5-0. (more)
The Lady Hawks' Emily Maulding blocks the
shot of Pawnee’s Mallory Crain Saturday.
shot of Pawnee’s Mallory Crain Saturday.
Hawks win on Senior Night against Ponies
A 16-9 third period advantage proved decisive Friday as the visiting Nokomis Redskins posted a 34-30 win over Riverton. The
Hawks led 17-13 at the half. Riverton was 12-for-30 from the field, but was outrebounded 27-12. Josh Trader had 20 points, but
no one else had more than four. Mike Trader grabbed five boards.
Saturday, the Hawks trekked south to Pinckneyville to face the Panthers in the Panther Basketball Showcase. Riverton was close
early, but a 21-8 third period deficit helped lead to a 58-41 defeat. The Panthers led 14-13 after one period and 25-19 at the
break. Josh Trader pumped in 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Spencer Pulliam finished with nine points and Alex
Behrens five. Mike Trader corralled six rebounds. The Panthers shot 21-for-46 from the field, and the Hawks were only 13-for-43.
Tuesday on Senior Night, the Hawks bested Kincaid South Fork 54-47. Josh Trader pumped in 27 points, including a perfect
10-of-10 from the charity stripe, and he grabbed 10 boards. Pulliam finished with 11 points, and Mike Trader added 10 points and
10 caroms. Kincaid outshot the Hawks (19-for-43 compared to 19-for-51), but Riverton won the boards battle 35-26 and
committed only 10 turnovers. Zach Yoggerst was the only other Hawk to score, with six tallies. Riverton trailed 21-19 at
intermission but outscored the Ponies 18-12 in the third period and 17-14 in the final stanza. The J-V Hawks also won, 61-49.
Riverton raced to a 25-9 lead after one period and led 33-24 at the half and 48-34 after three periods. Bret Thixton pumped in 17
points, one more than Connor Holliday, who nailed four 3-pointers. Yoggerst added 10 and Alec Seymour seven.
A 16-9 third period advantage proved decisive Friday as the visiting Nokomis Redskins posted a 34-30 win over Riverton. The
Hawks led 17-13 at the half. Riverton was 12-for-30 from the field, but was outrebounded 27-12. Josh Trader had 20 points, but
no one else had more than four. Mike Trader grabbed five boards.
Saturday, the Hawks trekked south to Pinckneyville to face the Panthers in the Panther Basketball Showcase. Riverton was close
early, but a 21-8 third period deficit helped lead to a 58-41 defeat. The Panthers led 14-13 after one period and 25-19 at the
break. Josh Trader pumped in 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Spencer Pulliam finished with nine points and Alex
Behrens five. Mike Trader corralled six rebounds. The Panthers shot 21-for-46 from the field, and the Hawks were only 13-for-43.
Tuesday on Senior Night, the Hawks bested Kincaid South Fork 54-47. Josh Trader pumped in 27 points, including a perfect
10-of-10 from the charity stripe, and he grabbed 10 boards. Pulliam finished with 11 points, and Mike Trader added 10 points and
10 caroms. Kincaid outshot the Hawks (19-for-43 compared to 19-for-51), but Riverton won the boards battle 35-26 and
committed only 10 turnovers. Zach Yoggerst was the only other Hawk to score, with six tallies. Riverton trailed 21-19 at
intermission but outscored the Ponies 18-12 in the third period and 17-14 in the final stanza. The J-V Hawks also won, 61-49.
Riverton raced to a 25-9 lead after one period and led 33-24 at the half and 48-34 after three periods. Bret Thixton pumped in 17
points, one more than Connor Holliday, who nailed four 3-pointers. Yoggerst added 10 and Alec Seymour seven.
Lady Bullets end Lady Hawks' season
Sami Dees pumped in 17 points off the bench, and the fourth-seeded Williamsville Lady Bullets girls basketball team cruised
past fifth-seeded Riverton 58-38 Monday night in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A Pleasant Plains Regional. (more)
Sami Dees pumped in 17 points off the bench, and the fourth-seeded Williamsville Lady Bullets girls basketball team cruised
past fifth-seeded Riverton 58-38 Monday night in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A Pleasant Plains Regional. (more)
Josh Trader shoots over a Tri-Valley
defender Saturday during the Subway
Shootout.
defender Saturday during the Subway
Shootout.
Vikings slip past Hawks
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Riverton Hawks boys basketball team could not sustain a hot-shooting start and eventually lost to Downs Tri-Valley 48-44
Saturday morning at the Riverton Subway Shootout. (more)
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Riverton Hawks boys basketball team could not sustain a hot-shooting start and eventually lost to Downs Tri-Valley 48-44
Saturday morning at the Riverton Subway Shootout. (more)
The 10th annual Riverton Fishing
Derby was this past weekend at
Veteran’s Memorial Park. There were
35 competitors Friday and 34
Saturday. In the photo, Ruby Dove,
with the help of her dad, reels in a
big one. She had the longest fish in
her age group on Friday.
Derby was this past weekend at
Veteran’s Memorial Park. There were
35 competitors Friday and 34
Saturday. In the photo, Ruby Dove,
with the help of her dad, reels in a
big one. She had the longest fish in
her age group on Friday.
“No concrete evidence” found in RHS vandalism case
By Byron Painter
Editor
There is plenty of talk around Riverton about what and what did not happen in an apparent prank involving 10 unnamed RHS
seniors.
“We cannot directly link any personal property damage or school property damage to the alleged incident,” said Superintendent Tom
Mulligan Tuesday afternoon. “There was no concrete evidence.”
Mulligan confirmed that straw was put in hallways and in unlocked lockers, however. The matter has been turned over to local law
enforcement officials, Mulligan added, when he was asked about criminal charges. Mulligan wants to move on, he said. “We have
bigger and better things in our community,” he concluded.
By Byron Painter
Editor
There is plenty of talk around Riverton about what and what did not happen in an apparent prank involving 10 unnamed RHS
seniors.
“We cannot directly link any personal property damage or school property damage to the alleged incident,” said Superintendent Tom
Mulligan Tuesday afternoon. “There was no concrete evidence.”
Mulligan confirmed that straw was put in hallways and in unlocked lockers, however. The matter has been turned over to local law
enforcement officials, Mulligan added, when he was asked about criminal charges. Mulligan wants to move on, he said. “We have
bigger and better things in our community,” he concluded.
High school discipline discussed at board meeting,
baseball coaches fired
The Riverton School Board met June 8 at 6 p.m. The minutes from the May 11 regular board meeting as well as May 27 special
meeting and closed session were considered. (more)
baseball coaches fired
The Riverton School Board met June 8 at 6 p.m. The minutes from the May 11 regular board meeting as well as May 27 special
meeting and closed session were considered. (more)
Riverton village board discusses Douglas Avenue, utility
rates
The Riverton Village Board met June 15, with roll call beginning at 7:11 p.m.; this followed a Utility Committee meeting that
concluded at 7:01 p.m. The minutes from the June 1 meeting and bills were approved 5-0-1; Cathy Black voted present because
she was not in attendance at the June 1 meeting. (more)
rates
The Riverton Village Board met June 15, with roll call beginning at 7:11 p.m.; this followed a Utility Committee meeting that
concluded at 7:01 p.m. The minutes from the June 1 meeting and bills were approved 5-0-1; Cathy Black voted present because
she was not in attendance at the June 1 meeting. (more)
School board hears literacy audit presentation
The Riverton School Board held a special meeting on June 23 at 6 p.m. at the district office. (more)
The Riverton School Board held a special meeting on June 23 at 6 p.m. at the district office. (more)
Benedictine University at Springfield Spring 2009 Dean’s List
Benedictine University at Springfield has announced its 2009 Spring Semester Dean’s List. The following local students were among
those honored.
Dawson: Laura Humphrey and Andrea Kraus
Riverton: Allison Bertolino, Nancy Betz, Ashley Cameron, Gina Collebrusco, Sarah Cox, Melissa Febus, Lyndsie Herman, Michael Lavin,
Kellie Negangard, Leane Pryer, Lyndsey Stone, Nicole Stone and Caleb Young
Sherman: Laikyn Cheffy, Mikaela Fawns, Corey Fitzpatrick, Jessica Friday, Christina Giacomini, Rachel Glisson, Travis Harmony, Megan
Hinds, Spenser Morrissey, Rachel Rossi, Kathryn Scheffler, AyAnna Sortor and Jared Washko
Williamsville: Dana Anderson, Brittany Casson, Kelsie Harbin and Sumar Sloman
Benedictine University at Springfield has announced its 2009 Spring Semester Dean’s List. The following local students were among
those honored.
Dawson: Laura Humphrey and Andrea Kraus
Riverton: Allison Bertolino, Nancy Betz, Ashley Cameron, Gina Collebrusco, Sarah Cox, Melissa Febus, Lyndsie Herman, Michael Lavin,
Kellie Negangard, Leane Pryer, Lyndsey Stone, Nicole Stone and Caleb Young
Sherman: Laikyn Cheffy, Mikaela Fawns, Corey Fitzpatrick, Jessica Friday, Christina Giacomini, Rachel Glisson, Travis Harmony, Megan
Hinds, Spenser Morrissey, Rachel Rossi, Kathryn Scheffler, AyAnna Sortor and Jared Washko
Williamsville: Dana Anderson, Brittany Casson, Kelsie Harbin and Sumar Sloman
School board policy committee discusses social networking
sites, graduation policies
The Riverton School Board held a policy meeting on June 23 at the district office. It began at 7:58 p.m., and followed the special board
meeting. (more)
sites, graduation policies
The Riverton School Board held a policy meeting on June 23 at the district office. It began at 7:58 p.m., and followed the special board
meeting. (more)
Sangamo All-Conference girls basketball team
League champion Rochester and runnerup Pleasant Plains both had five players honored as the Sangamo Conference coaches selected the 2008-09 All-Conference teams.
Named to the first team were Rochester’s Katie Turley and Katelyn Wise, Josie Boehm of PORTA and Kelsey Owens and Marissa Jenkins of Pleasant Plains. Williamsville
teammates Lauren Hollinshead and Cora Jeffers made the second team, as did Aubrey Heck of Rochester, Pleasant Plains’ Abby Bruce, Kate Blissett of Riverton and Mt. Pulaski’
s Meghan Moore. On the third team were PORTA’s Elyse Christofanelli and Jessica Toft, Plains’ Kaylyn Yakel, Sami Dees of Williamsville and Illini Central’s Lauren Deiss.
Earning honorable mention were Taylor Heissinger and Lauren Capps of Rochester, Karin Wirth of Plains, Riverton’s Emily Maulding, Athens’ Kristen Johnson, Stacey Sinclair of
PORTA and Mt. Pulaski’s Ashley Southerlan.
League champion Rochester and runnerup Pleasant Plains both had five players honored as the Sangamo Conference coaches selected the 2008-09 All-Conference teams.
Named to the first team were Rochester’s Katie Turley and Katelyn Wise, Josie Boehm of PORTA and Kelsey Owens and Marissa Jenkins of Pleasant Plains. Williamsville
teammates Lauren Hollinshead and Cora Jeffers made the second team, as did Aubrey Heck of Rochester, Pleasant Plains’ Abby Bruce, Kate Blissett of Riverton and Mt. Pulaski’
s Meghan Moore. On the third team were PORTA’s Elyse Christofanelli and Jessica Toft, Plains’ Kaylyn Yakel, Sami Dees of Williamsville and Illini Central’s Lauren Deiss.
Earning honorable mention were Taylor Heissinger and Lauren Capps of Rochester, Karin Wirth of Plains, Riverton’s Emily Maulding, Athens’ Kristen Johnson, Stacey Sinclair of
PORTA and Mt. Pulaski’s Ashley Southerlan.
The Riverton Middle School seventh grade
volleyball team won its own sectional Monday
night with a win over Mansfield Blue Ridge.
Front row: Alyssa Koger, Katelyn Churchill,
Kirsten Mosley and Tori Bounds. Back row:
Coach Drew Kays, Carlie Cuffle, Morgan
Heckman, Heather Dyer, Morgan Green,
Alexis Crawford and coach Carol Sims.
volleyball team won its own sectional Monday
night with a win over Mansfield Blue Ridge.
Front row: Alyssa Koger, Katelyn Churchill,
Kirsten Mosley and Tori Bounds. Back row:
Coach Drew Kays, Carlie Cuffle, Morgan
Heckman, Heather Dyer, Morgan Green,
Alexis Crawford and coach Carol Sims.
RMS seventh graders win sectional
By Byron Painter
Editor
The host Riverton Middle School seventh grade volleyball team controlled the match from the start and cruised past Mansfield Blue
Ridge 25-17, 25-17 Monday night to win its own sectional and clinch a berth in the Class 3A state tournament Saturday in
Assumption. Riverton (20-4) will play unbeaten Chillicothe (25-0) Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in the third quarterfinal. The championship
match is March 17. A point from Tori Bounds gave Riverton an early lead in Game 1, then Kirsten Mosley rattled off 10 points in a
row. She had two aces in the spurt, which included three Morgan Green blocks, two kills from Carlie Cuffle and a kill from Katelyn
Churchill. Three markers from Churchill (Cuffle ended the last two with kills) and one from Bounds put Riverton up 21-9.
A late surge by the Knights still came up well short. Riverton trailed early in Game 2 before five points from Mosley (an ace, two
errors and kills from Cuffle and Green) put Riverton up for good. Cuffle served three points, with aces bookending a Blue Ridge
error, then Heckman scored four in a row (a Green kill followed by three hitting errors, one of which came after Bounds took one on
the head on a spike attempt) as the Riverton lead swelled to 16-7. Green served two aces and Bounds scored two points (a lift and
ace) to make it 23-14. A missed serve on match point kept Blue Ridge in the match, but the Lady Knights responded with a missed
serve of their own to send Riverton to state.
By Byron Painter
Editor
The host Riverton Middle School seventh grade volleyball team controlled the match from the start and cruised past Mansfield Blue
Ridge 25-17, 25-17 Monday night to win its own sectional and clinch a berth in the Class 3A state tournament Saturday in
Assumption. Riverton (20-4) will play unbeaten Chillicothe (25-0) Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in the third quarterfinal. The championship
match is March 17. A point from Tori Bounds gave Riverton an early lead in Game 1, then Kirsten Mosley rattled off 10 points in a
row. She had two aces in the spurt, which included three Morgan Green blocks, two kills from Carlie Cuffle and a kill from Katelyn
Churchill. Three markers from Churchill (Cuffle ended the last two with kills) and one from Bounds put Riverton up 21-9.
A late surge by the Knights still came up well short. Riverton trailed early in Game 2 before five points from Mosley (an ace, two
errors and kills from Cuffle and Green) put Riverton up for good. Cuffle served three points, with aces bookending a Blue Ridge
error, then Heckman scored four in a row (a Green kill followed by three hitting errors, one of which came after Bounds took one on
the head on a spike attempt) as the Riverton lead swelled to 16-7. Green served two aces and Bounds scored two points (a lift and
ace) to make it 23-14. A missed serve on match point kept Blue Ridge in the match, but the Lady Knights responded with a missed
serve of their own to send Riverton to state.
Lady Hawks win regional over Maroa
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Riverton seventh grade volleyball team claimed a regional title last Thursday by outlasting Maroa-Forsyth 25-8, 18-25, 25-20. The Lady Hawks never trailed by more than one
point in Game 1; Carlie Cuffle scored four points (three aces and a Morgan Green kill) and five tallies from Katelyn Churchill (Cuffle kill and four Maroa hitting errors) helped
Riverton to a 17-6 lead. Alyssa Koger then served out Game 1 with six straight tallies; Cuffle had two kills and Green a tip in the spurt. Cuffle was the first server (out of six) to score
in Game 2, but two points from Madelyn Johnston and two more from Maggie Baietto put Maroa up 9-5. Green netted two for the Lady Hawks (an ace and Heather Dyer putaway),
but Maroa’s Kennedy Flesner responded with four markers, including an ace. Despite an ace from Churchill and three in a row from Tori Bounds, Riverton still trailed 17-14. Only
one of the last three Riverton servers scored (Cuffle on an ace) as two points from Rachel Tomlovich and aces from Gabbie Clifton and Johnston helped the Lady Trojans force a
decisive Game 3. Two Alex Berry aces put Maroa up early, but a five-point Cuffle run, including three aces, rallied Riverton to a 9-4 lead. Only two servers in a nine-server stretch
(Morgan Heckman for Riverton, with Green contributing a kill and Flesner for Maroa) scored, leaving the game 12-8 Riverton. One point from Kirsten Mosley extended the Lady
Hawks’ lead, but two aces from Clifton pulled Maroa within 16-13. Aces from Heckman and Green put Riverton in front 21-16. Churchill scored once and Berry twice as Maroa
pulled within 23-20. But a Trojan hitting error preceded a Bounds ace to end the match.
By Byron Painter
Editor
The Riverton seventh grade volleyball team claimed a regional title last Thursday by outlasting Maroa-Forsyth 25-8, 18-25, 25-20. The Lady Hawks never trailed by more than one
point in Game 1; Carlie Cuffle scored four points (three aces and a Morgan Green kill) and five tallies from Katelyn Churchill (Cuffle kill and four Maroa hitting errors) helped
Riverton to a 17-6 lead. Alyssa Koger then served out Game 1 with six straight tallies; Cuffle had two kills and Green a tip in the spurt. Cuffle was the first server (out of six) to score
in Game 2, but two points from Madelyn Johnston and two more from Maggie Baietto put Maroa up 9-5. Green netted two for the Lady Hawks (an ace and Heather Dyer putaway),
but Maroa’s Kennedy Flesner responded with four markers, including an ace. Despite an ace from Churchill and three in a row from Tori Bounds, Riverton still trailed 17-14. Only
one of the last three Riverton servers scored (Cuffle on an ace) as two points from Rachel Tomlovich and aces from Gabbie Clifton and Johnston helped the Lady Trojans force a
decisive Game 3. Two Alex Berry aces put Maroa up early, but a five-point Cuffle run, including three aces, rallied Riverton to a 9-4 lead. Only two servers in a nine-server stretch
(Morgan Heckman for Riverton, with Green contributing a kill and Flesner for Maroa) scored, leaving the game 12-8 Riverton. One point from Kirsten Mosley extended the Lady
Hawks’ lead, but two aces from Clifton pulled Maroa within 16-13. Aces from Heckman and Green put Riverton in front 21-16. Churchill scored once and Berry twice as Maroa
pulled within 23-20. But a Trojan hitting error preceded a Bounds ace to end the match.
Riverton Village Board discusses budget, approves animal control payment to
county
The Riverton Village Board met July 6 at 7 p.m. to cover a lengthy agenda. Trustee Jack Rader was not present. The bills were approved for payment, as well as the minutes from
the June 15 meeting, with a correction, all 5-0. (more)
county
The Riverton Village Board met July 6 at 7 p.m. to cover a lengthy agenda. Trustee Jack Rader was not present. The bills were approved for payment, as well as the minutes from
the June 15 meeting, with a correction, all 5-0. (more)
Per a resolution by the Riverton Village Board
last week, July 6 was declared Connie
Blissett Day in Riverton in honor of the
retiring clerk. She is pictured with a copy of
the resolution and Mayor Robert Todd.
last week, July 6 was declared Connie
Blissett Day in Riverton in honor of the
retiring clerk. She is pictured with a copy of
the resolution and Mayor Robert Todd.
Clear Lake Township to phase out recycle program Aug. 1
In May 2009, the Township was notified they would have to pay to have the recycle bins picked up and emptied beginning in June. The present pickup was being done free of
charge.
A meeting was held to discuss what could be done in the best interest of the community and if any alternatives were available. Presently an average of a ton and a half of recycled
material is dumped every week from the bins, which cost $150 a week to maintain the program.
The Township board regrets this program has to cease due to its popularity; but with curbside service available throughout the township, the cost does not seem to be justified. It
seems more reasonable with today’s economy to switch to the convenience of curbside service and eliminate the recycle program. On Aug. 1, the program will cease. Present
users may contact their current waste hauler to sign up for their recycle program. Waste haulers have their own policies and procedures to recycling including number of cans,
costs, etc. Most report that recycle bins are available free of charge at no additional costs. The disposal of this program DOES NOT affect the monthly dumpster program.
In May 2009, the Township was notified they would have to pay to have the recycle bins picked up and emptied beginning in June. The present pickup was being done free of
charge.
A meeting was held to discuss what could be done in the best interest of the community and if any alternatives were available. Presently an average of a ton and a half of recycled
material is dumped every week from the bins, which cost $150 a week to maintain the program.
The Township board regrets this program has to cease due to its popularity; but with curbside service available throughout the township, the cost does not seem to be justified. It
seems more reasonable with today’s economy to switch to the convenience of curbside service and eliminate the recycle program. On Aug. 1, the program will cease. Present
users may contact their current waste hauler to sign up for their recycle program. Waste haulers have their own policies and procedures to recycling including number of cans,
costs, etc. Most report that recycle bins are available free of charge at no additional costs. The disposal of this program DOES NOT affect the monthly dumpster program.
Budget, Pre-K situation dominate Riverton School Board meeting discussion
The Riverton School Board met July 13 at 6 p.m. All board members were present to consider an agenda which included the FY10 tentative budget and a Reduction in Force (RIF),
among other items. (more)
The Riverton School Board met July 13 at 6 p.m. All board members were present to consider an agenda which included the FY10 tentative budget and a Reduction in Force (RIF),
among other items. (more)
Prairie State all-conference boys, girls hoops teams announced
Numerous unanimous selections dot the boys and girls Prairie State Conference all-conference squads, voted on earlier this month. There were six unanimous selections, in
Auburn teammates Josh Sergent and Cole Busch, Kincaid’s Shane Lucas, New Berlin’s Kody Kirkpatrick, Jon Cheek of Nokomis and Williamsville’s Brandon Donnelly. Also on
the first team were Dylan Burton and Taylor Hayes of Girard, Travis Combs of Williamsville, Riverton’s Josh Trader and three Pawnee Indians: Alan Mundhenke, Travis Simpson
and Jordan Seibt. Garth Garrels of Mt. Olive, Kincaid’s Bobby Lumb and New Berlin’s Joel Burger were named honorable mention. On the girls side, there were seven unanimous
girls choices, led by Cora Jeffers and Lauren Hollinshead of Williamsville. Nokomis’ Anne Murphy, Pawnee’s Megan Fleigle, Riverton’s Kate Blissett, Chelsea Davis of Auburn and
Mt. Olive’s Lisa Adden were also unanimous choices. Earning honorable mention were Riverton’s Emily Maulding, Kincaid’s JoEllen Crain, Girard’s Ashley Roller and Virden
teammates Alexis Yemm and Joneeka Kremitzki.
Numerous unanimous selections dot the boys and girls Prairie State Conference all-conference squads, voted on earlier this month. There were six unanimous selections, in
Auburn teammates Josh Sergent and Cole Busch, Kincaid’s Shane Lucas, New Berlin’s Kody Kirkpatrick, Jon Cheek of Nokomis and Williamsville’s Brandon Donnelly. Also on
the first team were Dylan Burton and Taylor Hayes of Girard, Travis Combs of Williamsville, Riverton’s Josh Trader and three Pawnee Indians: Alan Mundhenke, Travis Simpson
and Jordan Seibt. Garth Garrels of Mt. Olive, Kincaid’s Bobby Lumb and New Berlin’s Joel Burger were named honorable mention. On the girls side, there were seven unanimous
girls choices, led by Cora Jeffers and Lauren Hollinshead of Williamsville. Nokomis’ Anne Murphy, Pawnee’s Megan Fleigle, Riverton’s Kate Blissett, Chelsea Davis of Auburn and
Mt. Olive’s Lisa Adden were also unanimous choices. Earning honorable mention were Riverton’s Emily Maulding, Kincaid’s JoEllen Crain, Girard’s Ashley Roller and Virden
teammates Alexis Yemm and Joneeka Kremitzki.
