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Village board discusses dissolving zoning committee
The Riverton Board of Trustees met April 5 beginning at 7:02 p.m.  The minutes from March 15 were approved, and bills were approved
for payment, both 6-0. (more)
Shaw receives SIUC Provost Scholarship
Kaylyn Shaw of Riverton High School is the recipient of an Academic Scholarship to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale for
the 2010 fall semester. Shaw is receiving the Provost Scholarship Award, which is valued at $8000. Scholarships are based on academic
merit and potential for superior achievement in college. Her honors and awards include Illinois State Scholar, National Honor Society
member, IHSA Scholar Athlete, All-Conference cross country and track and state qualifier in cross country and track.  Shaw also
participates in a variety of extracurricular activities, including cross country, track, yearbook, Hawk Pride, Spanish Club, WYSE and
Math Team. Shaw plans to study Civil Engineering at SIUC.
School board cuts five district positions, including
athletic/activities director; board chooses performance contractor
The Riverton School Board met Monday, April 12 at 6 p.m.; board photographs were taken.  The minutes from the March 8 regular and
closed session meetings were approved, with corrections, as well as the treasurer’s, revenue and expenditure reports, all 7-0. (more)
Donations needed for “Family Wishes” garage sale July 24
Clear Lake Township will again be holding a garage sale to raise funds for “Family Wishes,” a program to help local families in need at
Christmas.  You can help by donating nearly new, never used or slightly used items.  Last year was a huge success due to residents
donating numerous wonderful items, such as stoves, bed frames, end tables, baby items, knick knacks, holiday decorations, picture
frames, vases, toys, homemade crafts and much more. Item donations are being accepted until July 16 at the Township Office Monday–
Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. The garage sale is scheduled for July 24. Call the township at 523-4210 for any questions or further
information.
Locals inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta honor society at Millikin
Millikin University is pleased to announce new members of the Alpha Lambda Delta honor society.
Cora L. Jeffers, a native of Sherman, is a 2010 inductee into Alpha Lambda Delta honor society.  Jeffers is a sophomore majoring in
vocal music education.
Ashlee D. Schoby, a native of Riverton, is also a 2010 inductee into Alpha Lambda Delta honor society. Schoby is a freshman majoring
in biology.
Also being inducted is Rachel E. Spenn, a native of Williamsville who is a freshman majoring in elementary education.
Founded in the spring of 1924 at the University of Illinois, Alpha Lambda Delta is a national honor society that recognizes and
encourages academic excellence among first-year students.  Today, Alpha Lambda Delta has over 240 chapters throughout the nation
and offers over $120,000 each year in scholarships and fellowships to its members.
Membership in Alpha Lambda Delta is open to full-time freshmen who earn a scholastic average of 3.5 or better at a four-year college or
university and are in the top 20 percent of their class.  Alpha Lambda Delta emphasizes that educated persons have a responsibility to
“have tolerance in dealings with all persons, generosity in giving to those in need, and insight into the feelings of others.”  Members
are challenged to make a “meaningful contribution to society” and, through their chapters, engage in community service projects as well
as campus activities.
Watson named James Millikin Scholar at Millikin University
Millikin University student Kimberly Watson, a junior majoring in chemistry from Riverton, was recently named a James Millikin
Scholar in recognition of her outstanding scholastic achievements. The James Millikin Scholars program is a two-year honors program
which offers opportunities for independent and collaborative study and research.  Students must maintain a 3.5 grade point average and
complete a successful James Millikin Scholars interview to be part of the program. The experience culminates with an independent
honors project presented to the University community during the student’s senior year.  The James Millikin Scholars Program seeks to
attract highly motivated and talented students by offering them a challenging environment to explore distinctive approaches to
learning.  Program participants work closely with peers and faculty mentors to seek unique opportunities for combining theory and
practice in their studies.
Watson also was honored during Millikin University’s annual Distinguished Faculty Lecture and Honors Convocation program held on
April 22, 2010 in the Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Watson received the Dr. and Mrs. William Henderson Prize. The Distinguished Faculty
Lecture and Honors Convocation is one of Millikin University’s most notable traditions. The event recognizes students in all four
colleges for outstanding scholastic achievement and service to Millikin, and faculty members for exceptional contributions to the
university.  
Village Board takes next step to disband Zoning Board
The Riverton Village Board met April 19 at 7 p.m.  The minutes from April 5 were approved, with one correction, and the bills approved
for payment, by a 6-0 vote. (more)
Zoning board vote delayed, 3rd Street overlay
project to begin May 17
The Riverton Village Board met May 3 beginning at 7 p.m. Minutes from the April 19 meeting, as well as
payment of bills, were approved 6-0. (more)
Riverton PD looking for info on recent broken car windows
There have been several vehicle windows broken within the last week, according to Riverton Police Chief Dave Smith.   All of the cars
that had windows broken were parked on the street.  Someone is striking the windows with an unknown object, said Smith, with
windshields, rear windows and mirrors broken.  It looks like the item could be a hammer or a pipe, etc. The cars have been on East
Kinzie Street, Madison Street, and South 8th Street.  The windows were broken on various days.  It appears the damage occurred during
the overnight hours. If anyone has information about these incidents, please call the police department at 629-9800.
Kelsi Squires named March Student of the Month
at RHS
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Kelsi Squires has been named March 2010
Student of the Month. Kelsi, daughter of Tanya Squires and David Keeney, was chosen by the staff and
faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics, effort, conduct, cooperation, dependability, leadership,
school involvement and service to others. Kelsi will receive a $25 INB VISA Gift Card from Illinois
National Bank and will be eligible for 2009-2010 Student of the Year honors at graduation.
Kelsi’s activities include Cheerleading (four years), Hawk Pride (four years), SGA (three years), Key
Club (two years), SADD (two years), Spanish Club (two years) and Musical (one year). Some of Kelsi’s
high school accomplishments include Honor Roll and Student of the Month for Underclassmen. She
was also named senior Co-Captain for cheerleading and Vice President of SGA her senior year. Kelsi
plans on attending UIS and exploring her major.
KELSI SQUIRES
School board approves security contract for MS, HS
The Riverton School Board met at 6 p.m. May 10.  Scott McClure was not in attendance.  They approved the regular and closed session
minutes from the April 12 meeting, both 6-0, as well as the treasurer’s, revenue and expenditure reports by the same vote.   The
prevailing wage ordinance, an annual requirement, was also approved unanimously. (more)
Village of Riverton Fishing Derby June 11-12
All Riverton anglers 16 and under are invited to the 11th annual  Village of Riverton Fishing Derby.
The Fishing Derby will be June 11 and June 12 from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park.  The contest is being held in
conjunction with Illinois Department of Natural Resources “Free Fishing Days.” The complete rules, age groups and prize list will be
available at the derby.  All contestants must provide their own fishing tackle.  An adult must accompany contestants 10 years of age or
under.  The contestant must be able to bait their own hook, remove fish from the hook or be accompanied by an adult.  The Village of
Riverton and the generous donations of local businesses and individuals make this contest possible. Please make plans to attend.
Riverton village board to apply for Safe Routes to Schools funding
The Riverton Village Board met May 17 at 7 p.m.  Minutes from the May 3 meeting, and bills, were approved 5-0.  Trustee Pat Faires was
not in attendance. (more)
Village of Spaulding April Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Mark Urban. (more)
Thomas Miller named April Student of the Month at RHS
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Thomas Miller has been named April 2010 Student of the Month. Thomas, son
of Lisa and Adrian Miller, was chosen by the staff and faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics, effort, conduct, cooperation,
dependability, leadership, school involvement and service to others. Thomas will receive a $25 INB VISA Gift Card from Illinois National
Bank and will be eligible for 2009-2010 Student of the Year honors at graduation. Thomas’ activities include soccer, track, musical,
yearbook photographer and staff member. Thomas is an exchange student from Brazil. His host parents are David and Debra Buck.
Some of Thomas’ high school accomplishments include a $40,000 scholarship for the Illinois Institute of Art & Digital Photography
(Schaumburg), Graphic Design award and Homecoming King. Thomas plans to pursue a career in photography using his scholarship. If
his plan changes, he would like to study economics.
SIU Med School confers Doctor of Medicine Degree to pair of
Riverton residents
Dr. Tyler J. Allison and Dr. Lonnie E. Dye are among 68 new physicians in the Class of 2010 who graduated from Southern Illinois
University School of Medicine May 22.   Dr. Allison will enter a preliminary pediatrics residency at SIU School of Medicine and its
affiliated hospitals in Springfield in July, followed by a child neurology residency at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Allison is
the son of Melvin and Cheryl Allison of Riverton.  He is a graduate of Riverton High School (1998) and the University of Illinois Urbana-
Champaign, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology (2002).  
Dr. Dye will enter an internal medicine residency at --Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., in July. Dye is the
son of Ed and Deborah Dye of Riverton.  He is a graduate of Riverton High School (2001) and Western Illinois University, where he
earned his bachelor’s degree in biology (2005).  Established in 1970, SIU School of Medicine this year is celebrating the 40th
anniversary of its founding.  Based in Carbondale and Springfield, the medical school is focused on the health care needs of downstate
Illinois.  It is specifically oriented to educating physicians prepared to practice in Illinois communities and has graduated 2,336
physicians since the first class in 1975.  Its website is www.siumed.edu.
Four village employees take early retirement
The Riverton Village Board of Trustees met June 7 at 7 p.m.  The minutes from the May 17 meeting were approved 6-0, and bills were
approved for payment by the same vote. (more)
ASHLEY CANTRALL
Several car break-ins in Riverton; cars were left unlocked
Last week has seen several car break-ins in Riverton, according to Police Chief Dave Smith, all to vehicles that were left unlocked. Two
break-ins occurred on the 100 block of East Menard, and the 800 block of North 5th and the 500 block of East Adams also saw
break-ins. Nothing major was taken, according to Smith, mostly loose change and a purse and some binoculars. There was also a report
of criminal damage as a car was scratched in the 800 block of North 3rd. It occurred on the same night as the break-ins. There have
been several scattered car burglaries in the last month, noted Smith, but with no discernible pattern. Smith reminds all people to lock
their vehicles.
Cantrall named Student of the Year
Senior Ashley Cantrall has been named Student of the Year at Riverton High School. Ashley is the
daughter of Ward and Michele Cantrall.  Illinois National Bank annually sponsors our student of the
month program in addition to the student of the year award. This award is given to the senior student
who not only excels in the classroom but also maintains the high standards we expect from our
students both in the classroom and in the community.  The recipient of this award is nominated by,
and selected by, the faculty based on academics, participation and overall effort during their career at
Riverton High School.  Along with the award, Illinois National Bank will provide a $500 scholarship to
this year’s winner.  
Ashley’s activities include basketball (four years), softball (four years), volleyball (two years), National
Honor Society (three years), yearbook staff (three years), S.A.D.D. (four years), Key Club (two years),
Student Government Association (two years), Spanish club (three years), Hawk Pride (four years),
student librarian (two years), RMS Softball Student Coach (two years), WYSE (2009) and Drama
productions: Annie, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Dreamfest (fall 2009). Some of Ashley’s high school
accomplishments include awards for Health (2008), Spanish III (2009), IHSA Scholar Athlete (2009) and
Yearbook Editor, S.A.D.D President and Key Club officer. She was named as the RHS D.A.R. Award
winner. She also received the Senior Activities Award for being involved in the most activities, she’s
also an Illinois State Scholar who received an Elks Scholarship and received the LLCC Honors
Foundation Scholarship that covers tuition.
Johnson Controls performance contract finalized by school board
The Riverton School Board met June 14 at 6 p.m.  The minutes from the regular and closed session meetings of May 10, as well as the
treasurer’s, revenue and expenditure reports, were all approved by a 7-0 vote. (more)
Spaulding Village Board May meeting minutes
The Village of Spaulding May meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Ed Egnott, Mayor Mark Urban was absent. (more)
Lyons hired as new Public Works Superintendent
The Riverton Village Board met June 21 at 7:07 p.m.  Mayor Bob Todd was not in attendance, so Trustee Rich Pottier served as Mayor
pro tem.  The minutes from the June 7 meeting and bills for payment were approved 6-0. (more)
Financial issues plaguing RAC
 The Riverton Athletic Club is struggling financially, according to member Jim Good, and that is why the RAC has discussed selling its
land. (more)
Driveway scam occurs in Riverton
  Last week, an elderly widow was scammed in Riverton on a driveway project. There are two suspects, according to Riverton Police
Chief Dave Smith: an approximately 50-year-old white male and a young black male around 20 years old. The white male, who is from
Hannibal, Mo. and has a long criminal history in that area, according to Smith, has had complaints filed against him by the Illinois
Attorney General’s office. “We believe we know who he is,” said Smith, who said the suspects also went to the sister of the scammed
woman later in the day but were denied. Smith has obtained a copy of the original check (which was cashed before a stop payment
could be issued on it), to compare the handwriting.  He also has obtained the bank video. It will take a week or two for the handwriting
samples to be compared.  They sealed the driveway, Smith noted, but placed it on top of loose gravel and did not clean off the driveway.
Smith asks residents to be vigilant about scams, and if someone tries to scam you, call the Police Department at 629-9800. (From July
8, 2010 edition)
Riverton village board approves animal control agreement
  The Riverton Village Board met July 6 at 7 p.m.  There was no legal counsel present due to his attendance at another meeting. (more)
Zoning Board recommends cutting down to five members, asks
village board not to disband zoning board
  The Riverton Zoning Board last Thursday night voted to recommend to the village board that the zoning board stay intact, though with
fewer members. (more)
RHS graduate Edgerton killed in Afghanistan
  A 1995 Riverton High School graduate has been killed in Afghanistan. (more)
SGT. DONALD R. EDGERTON
Zoning board vote delayed; Parks Committee
decides against Field of Dreams usage for circus
  The Riverton Village Board met July 19 at 7:02 after John Myers, village attorney, arrived. (more)
Pre-K to be offered in Riverton; school board
hires teachers, aides
  The Riverton School Board met July 12 at 7 p.m. (which followed a training meeting on Robert’s
Rules of Order); they approved the June 14 regular and closed session meeting minutes; treasurer’s,
revenue and expenditure reports; and the INB as bank depository, all 7-0. (more)
Curry’s moving in next month, IGA parking lot to
be resurfaced
   Curry’s Family Pharmacy will be moving in less than a month from its current location. (more)
All five zoning board members removed; Mayor Todd looking for
“fresh start” with new board
     The Riverton Village Board met Aug. 2 at 7 p.m.  The minutes from the July 19 meeting and bills for payment were approved 6-0.
(more)
School board, village reps discuss School Resource Officer position
      The Riverton Board of Education met August 9 at 6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center at Riverton High School. Scott McClure was not in
attendance. (more)
Village board appoints new zoning board members
       The Riverton Village Board began their August 16 meeting at 7:04 p.m.  The minutes from the
August 2 meeting and bills were approved. (more)
RHS to pay tribute to fallen soldiers at first home
football game
        On Sept. 3, before the start of the first home football game, Riverton High School will pay
tribute to two former football players who have fallen in military action.  Marine Sgt. Roger Gross
and Army Sgt. Donald “Rocky” Edgerton were both members of the 1995 Riverton Hawks football
team.  Sgt. Gross, of Durham, North Carolina was critically injured in February of 2006 when an IED
exploded near Baghdad, Iraq.  Since then he has had many surgeries and continues to recover at a
rehabilitation hospital in Durham near his wife Jessica and children Cheyenne, Taylor and Jenna.  
Roger is the son of Dennis and Shirley Gross of rural Springfield.  More recently, Army Sgt. Edgerton
was killed in action near Char Dara, Afghanistan in July of this year.  It was his second tour of duty
and his death came one day after celebrating his 33rd birthday.   In addition to a pre-game tribute,
RHS will honor their service with a moment of silence and the Army Color Guard presenting the
American flag before the national anthem.  We welcome all former classmates and players to attend
this event in the memory of both soldiers. The game vs. Williamsville starts at 7 p.m.