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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central
Illinois and McGraw Enterprises awarded a
grant of $3,585 to Rochester Middle School
to purchase ActivClassroom technology. After
the RMS staff took technology courses
offered by the district last year, they found it
difficult to implement the technology in their
classrooms wihtout the proper tools. The
staff then developed a collaborative team to
pilot three ActivClassrooms where students
would be exposed to various technology
facets on a daily basis. With the district
forced to make cutbacks in many areas of the
budget, the staff looked to the Ronald
McDonald grant program. Taking part in the
grant presentation at RMS were, left to right:
Cindy Denby (RMH interim executive
director), Dona McGraw (McGraw Enterprises
owner), Randy Hawkins, Lyndsi Reid, Julie
Tinder and Megan Fox, representing the 5th
Grade Team, and Sheril Flynn (K-6
technology facilitator).
Illinois and McGraw Enterprises awarded a
grant of $3,585 to Rochester Middle School
to purchase ActivClassroom technology. After
the RMS staff took technology courses
offered by the district last year, they found it
difficult to implement the technology in their
classrooms wihtout the proper tools. The
staff then developed a collaborative team to
pilot three ActivClassrooms where students
would be exposed to various technology
facets on a daily basis. With the district
forced to make cutbacks in many areas of the
budget, the staff looked to the Ronald
McDonald grant program. Taking part in the
grant presentation at RMS were, left to right:
Cindy Denby (RMH interim executive
director), Dona McGraw (McGraw Enterprises
owner), Randy Hawkins, Lyndsi Reid, Julie
Tinder and Megan Fox, representing the 5th
Grade Team, and Sheril Flynn (K-6
technology facilitator).
Services for fallen soldier Monday
Funeral services for Cpl. James Chad Young, 25, of Rochester, a 2003 graduate of Glenwood High School,
will be held Monday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. at Staab Polk Memorial Home in Chatham. (more)
Funeral services for Cpl. James Chad Young, 25, of Rochester, a 2003 graduate of Glenwood High School,
will be held Monday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. at Staab Polk Memorial Home in Chatham. (more)
Village Hall to receive energy-efficient lighting
The Rochester Village Hall will receive new energy efficient lighting installed by B& B Electric through a grant
funded by the Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission and Ameren. (more)
The Rochester Village Hall will receive new energy efficient lighting installed by B& B Electric through a grant
funded by the Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission and Ameren. (more)
School board approves upgrade to Rocket
Booster Stadium facilities
The Rochester school board took action on upgrading the facilities at Rocket Booster Stadium at Monday’s 70
minute meeting with all members present. (more)
Booster Stadium facilities
The Rochester school board took action on upgrading the facilities at Rocket Booster Stadium at Monday’s 70
minute meeting with all members present. (more)
RHS Madrigals teas, dinners December 4-5
The Rochester High School Madrigal singers will present their annual Teas and Dinners Saturday and
Sunday, December 4 and 5 in the RHS auditorium. Teas will be held at 2 p.m. both days and will include a full
performance plus cheese logs, crackers, fruit, coffee, tea, cake and wassail for a $10 ticket. Dinners will be
held at 6 p.m. both days and will include a full performance plus Nelson’s half-chicken, green beans, corn,
roasted potatoes, dinner roll, sald, coffee, tea, cake and wassail for a $20 ticket. Tickets are still available on a
limited basis and can be reserved by sending an email to RHS.Madrigals@yahoo.com. Please include your
top three choices of seating and performance times. A detailed seating chart and available seating can be
viewed at the RHS Madigal Facebook page, located under Rochester High School Madrigals.
The 2010 Madrigals include King Jeremy Wells, Queen Lily Kurfman, Royal Wench Sarah Trader, Jesters
Keegan MacDonna and Kenny Mayes; Royals Cassie Bax, Kyle Bernzen, Ross Blumhorst, Jessica Campbell,
Rhiannon Carel, Molly Churchill, Devin Dinora, Connor Gleason, Raelee Hahn, Sarah Headman, Morgan
Jackson, Caleb Jones, Blair Jones, Jack Martin, Aaron Moore, Sophie Nuding, Eric O’Brien, Kaylee Poole,
Lauren Thompson and Hailey Williams; and Peasants Allison Ayers, Jessica Bulinski, Michael Cutler, Logan
Easterday, Aja Garman, Anna Green, Kennedy Gray, Mark Heaton, Anna Marrie Henry, Madison Ingold, Erin
Lindstrom, Stephanie Moss, Paul Pinneo, Lisa Richards, Jessica Shockley and Bryan Webber.
The Rochester High School Madrigal singers will present their annual Teas and Dinners Saturday and
Sunday, December 4 and 5 in the RHS auditorium. Teas will be held at 2 p.m. both days and will include a full
performance plus cheese logs, crackers, fruit, coffee, tea, cake and wassail for a $10 ticket. Dinners will be
held at 6 p.m. both days and will include a full performance plus Nelson’s half-chicken, green beans, corn,
roasted potatoes, dinner roll, sald, coffee, tea, cake and wassail for a $20 ticket. Tickets are still available on a
limited basis and can be reserved by sending an email to RHS.Madrigals@yahoo.com. Please include your
top three choices of seating and performance times. A detailed seating chart and available seating can be
viewed at the RHS Madigal Facebook page, located under Rochester High School Madrigals.
The 2010 Madrigals include King Jeremy Wells, Queen Lily Kurfman, Royal Wench Sarah Trader, Jesters
Keegan MacDonna and Kenny Mayes; Royals Cassie Bax, Kyle Bernzen, Ross Blumhorst, Jessica Campbell,
Rhiannon Carel, Molly Churchill, Devin Dinora, Connor Gleason, Raelee Hahn, Sarah Headman, Morgan
Jackson, Caleb Jones, Blair Jones, Jack Martin, Aaron Moore, Sophie Nuding, Eric O’Brien, Kaylee Poole,
Lauren Thompson and Hailey Williams; and Peasants Allison Ayers, Jessica Bulinski, Michael Cutler, Logan
Easterday, Aja Garman, Anna Green, Kennedy Gray, Mark Heaton, Anna Marrie Henry, Madison Ingold, Erin
Lindstrom, Stephanie Moss, Paul Pinneo, Lisa Richards, Jessica Shockley and Bryan Webber.
The Rochester school board
honored longtime district secretary
Bonnie Boyce for her years of
service to the district at its regular
meeting Monday, where she was
presented with a plaque of
appreciation by board president
Randy Hawkins.
honored longtime district secretary
Bonnie Boyce for her years of
service to the district at its regular
meeting Monday, where she was
presented with a plaque of
appreciation by board president
Randy Hawkins.
Lions Club donates $3,500 to arboretum
The Rochester Lions Club recently donated $3,500 toward development of the arboretum in Rochester Community
Park. Club president Louie Daugherty presented a check to arboretum committee members Dave Hicks and Harry
Hendrickson last week. Proceeds from the Lions Club’s Boo Crew Haunted House made the donation possible. The
arboretum will feature a great variety of trees and shrubs native to Illinois, and an outdoor classroom that will be
available for use by teachers, Scout groups and others is included in the design. Also included will be trails to allow
visitors to stroll through the area and see examples of many kinds of trees they might wish to utilize in their residential
landscapes. Plants that thrive in moist areas will be featured throughout the arboretum.
Development began with preliminary earth work being completed, at no charge, by Operating Engineers Local 965.
The area was seeded to minimize soil erosion and the planting of 30 trees was completed earlier in November by a
group of 26 volunteers that included Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. More plantings will be done next spring and fall. The
citizens commitee overseeing development of the project includes Hicks, Hendrickson, Carol Cross, Dennis
Ferguson, Molly Godar, Jerry Calvert and Glen Kruse. One of the committee’s primary responsibilities is to pursue
financial support for the addition to the park. Some of the grants applied for have already been approved, but since
some of the grants require matching funds, local residents are encouraged to add their financial support through tax-
deductible donations to the project fund.
Suggested levels of support for the arboretum are: Supporter (up to $50), Friend ($50), Patron ($100), Founder ($250),
Benefactor ($500) and Arborist ($1,000). For each $100 donation, the donor may name a person that will be included
on a list of sponsors, which will be displayed in the arboretum. A donation may be given as a living memorial to a
loved one or mentor. The arboretum fund should be clearly identified with all donations and sent to the Village of
Rochester, P.O. Box 618, Rochester, IL 62563. Donations can also be dropped off at the village office at 1 Community
Drive. For more information, call the village at 498-7192 or email to arboretum@rochesteril.org.
The Rochester Lions Club recently donated $3,500 toward development of the arboretum in Rochester Community
Park. Club president Louie Daugherty presented a check to arboretum committee members Dave Hicks and Harry
Hendrickson last week. Proceeds from the Lions Club’s Boo Crew Haunted House made the donation possible. The
arboretum will feature a great variety of trees and shrubs native to Illinois, and an outdoor classroom that will be
available for use by teachers, Scout groups and others is included in the design. Also included will be trails to allow
visitors to stroll through the area and see examples of many kinds of trees they might wish to utilize in their residential
landscapes. Plants that thrive in moist areas will be featured throughout the arboretum.
Development began with preliminary earth work being completed, at no charge, by Operating Engineers Local 965.
The area was seeded to minimize soil erosion and the planting of 30 trees was completed earlier in November by a
group of 26 volunteers that included Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. More plantings will be done next spring and fall. The
citizens commitee overseeing development of the project includes Hicks, Hendrickson, Carol Cross, Dennis
Ferguson, Molly Godar, Jerry Calvert and Glen Kruse. One of the committee’s primary responsibilities is to pursue
financial support for the addition to the park. Some of the grants applied for have already been approved, but since
some of the grants require matching funds, local residents are encouraged to add their financial support through tax-
deductible donations to the project fund.
Suggested levels of support for the arboretum are: Supporter (up to $50), Friend ($50), Patron ($100), Founder ($250),
Benefactor ($500) and Arborist ($1,000). For each $100 donation, the donor may name a person that will be included
on a list of sponsors, which will be displayed in the arboretum. A donation may be given as a living memorial to a
loved one or mentor. The arboretum fund should be clearly identified with all donations and sent to the Village of
Rochester, P.O. Box 618, Rochester, IL 62563. Donations can also be dropped off at the village office at 1 Community
Drive. For more information, call the village at 498-7192 or email to arboretum@rochesteril.org.
Five candidates slated to run for village trustee in
April election
For the first time in years, there will be a contested election for positions on the Rochester village board. A total of five
candidates have filed to run for the three trustee positions on the ballot in the April 5, 2011 consolidated election. They
are incumbents Maribeth Eandi, Wayne Liken and John Shoudel, along with Christopher McClure and Matthew J.
Greer.
April election
For the first time in years, there will be a contested election for positions on the Rochester village board. A total of five
candidates have filed to run for the three trustee positions on the ballot in the April 5, 2011 consolidated election. They
are incumbents Maribeth Eandi, Wayne Liken and John Shoudel, along with Christopher McClure and Matthew J.
Greer.
Library board election filing period Dec. 13-20
The filing period for the Rochester Public Library Board of Trustees election is December 13-20. Five of the seven
seats on the board are open in the upcoming April election. Four seats are four year appointments and one seat is a
two-year term. Registered voters residing in the Rochester Public Library District are eligible to run for the board.
Candidates may file in person during normal library hours, by mail or may have someone file on their behalf.
Candidate packets can be downloaded at www.rochesterlibrary.org/election or picked up at the library, located at 1
Community Drive.
The filing period for the Rochester Public Library Board of Trustees election is December 13-20. Five of the seven
seats on the board are open in the upcoming April election. Four seats are four year appointments and one seat is a
two-year term. Registered voters residing in the Rochester Public Library District are eligible to run for the board.
Candidates may file in person during normal library hours, by mail or may have someone file on their behalf.
Candidate packets can be downloaded at www.rochesterlibrary.org/election or picked up at the library, located at 1
Community Drive.
Michael Chiapetto of Springfield
has achieved the rank of Eagle
Scout and was honored at a
ceremony held Sunday, November
29 at Rochester Christian Church.
As a member of Rochester Troop
58, Michael served as Patrol
Leader and Trip Coordinator and
earned a total of 24 merit badges.
The son of Mark and Cheryl
Chiapetto, he is a 2010 graduate of
Rochester High School and is now
attending Southern Illinois
University Edwardsville where he
is majoring in Medical Sciences.
has achieved the rank of Eagle
Scout and was honored at a
ceremony held Sunday, November
29 at Rochester Christian Church.
As a member of Rochester Troop
58, Michael served as Patrol
Leader and Trip Coordinator and
earned a total of 24 merit badges.
The son of Mark and Cheryl
Chiapetto, he is a 2010 graduate of
Rochester High School and is now
attending Southern Illinois
University Edwardsville where he
is majoring in Medical Sciences.
Community safety information to be available via
cell phone
Rochester residents will soon be able to receive up-to-date community safety information through their cell phones
said Village Manager Dale Laningham said at the December 13 meeting of the village board. (more)
cell phone
Rochester residents will soon be able to receive up-to-date community safety information through their cell phones
said Village Manager Dale Laningham said at the December 13 meeting of the village board. (more)
A total of 21 seniors at Rochester High
School were recently honored as Illinois
State Scholars. They are, seated (L-R): Lily
Kurfman, Emily Collins, Lisa Richards, Bailey
Koebler, Morgan Jackson, Molly Murer, Haley
Thompson; back row: Todd Drewenski, Sam
Green, Chase Walker, Spencer Fields, Luke
Settles, Josh Wells, Taylor Hill, Bradley
Renshaw, Jeff Bolt, Kyle Lewis, Austin
Shunk, Tom Hagerman and Paul Pinneo; not
pictured: Jessie Foster. Illinois State
Scholars rank in the top 10 percent of all
seniors in the state. Selection is based on
SAT, ACT or Prairie State Achievement Exam
scores and class rank at the end of the junior
year.
School were recently honored as Illinois
State Scholars. They are, seated (L-R): Lily
Kurfman, Emily Collins, Lisa Richards, Bailey
Koebler, Morgan Jackson, Molly Murer, Haley
Thompson; back row: Todd Drewenski, Sam
Green, Chase Walker, Spencer Fields, Luke
Settles, Josh Wells, Taylor Hill, Bradley
Renshaw, Jeff Bolt, Kyle Lewis, Austin
Shunk, Tom Hagerman and Paul Pinneo; not
pictured: Jessie Foster. Illinois State
Scholars rank in the top 10 percent of all
seniors in the state. Selection is based on
SAT, ACT or Prairie State Achievement Exam
scores and class rank at the end of the junior
year.
School board approves 2010 tax levy, parking lot
upgrade
The Rochester school board approved the 2010 tax levy and an agreement with Martin Engineering for a
further upgrade of the district’s parking lots at its regular meeting held Monday, December 20. (more)
upgrade
The Rochester school board approved the 2010 tax levy and an agreement with Martin Engineering for a
further upgrade of the district’s parking lots at its regular meeting held Monday, December 20. (more)
Rochester Library begins Cabin Fever program
Cabin Fever, the annual winter reading program for adults has begun at the Rochester Public Library. This is
a chance to win exciting prizes just for reading. For this year’s program, entrants will have a passport to the
library’s cruise ship. Tour the ship by reading your way through various venues, and turn in a card for each
venue to be eligible for a variety of prizes. Read through all five areas to be eligible for the grand prize.
Readers 18 years of age and older can register now at the library, and will have until 5 p.m. Friday, February
25 to turn in cards. The program culminates with the Cabin Fever Cruise Ship potluck dinner February 25 at 6:
30 p.m. Everyone who participates in the program is welcome to join in. For more information, call the library
at 498-8454.
Cabin Fever, the annual winter reading program for adults has begun at the Rochester Public Library. This is
a chance to win exciting prizes just for reading. For this year’s program, entrants will have a passport to the
library’s cruise ship. Tour the ship by reading your way through various venues, and turn in a card for each
venue to be eligible for a variety of prizes. Read through all five areas to be eligible for the grand prize.
Readers 18 years of age and older can register now at the library, and will have until 5 p.m. Friday, February
25 to turn in cards. The program culminates with the Cabin Fever Cruise Ship potluck dinner February 25 at 6:
30 p.m. Everyone who participates in the program is welcome to join in. For more information, call the library
at 498-8454.
Village board handles busy agenda at Monday
meeting
Village Manager Dale Lanningham said that the energy efficiency project in the Rochester Village Hall is 95
percent complete during the Board of Trustees monthly meeting held Monday. (more)
meeting
Village Manager Dale Lanningham said that the energy efficiency project in the Rochester Village Hall is 95
percent complete during the Board of Trustees monthly meeting held Monday. (more)
Laurie Lundin (center), principal of Rochester
Intermediate School, accepts the keys to the
new building from Steve Oliver of BLDD
Architects during the grand opening
ceremony for the school held Sunday,
January 9. Also pictured are (L-R),
Superintendent Tom Bertrand, Alexis Ingold
of the RIS Student Council and school board
president Randy Hawkins, all of whom spoke
at the ceremony.
Intermediate School, accepts the keys to the
new building from Steve Oliver of BLDD
Architects during the grand opening
ceremony for the school held Sunday,
January 9. Also pictured are (L-R),
Superintendent Tom Bertrand, Alexis Ingold
of the RIS Student Council and school board
president Randy Hawkins, all of whom spoke
at the ceremony.
Jeffers, Peddycoart Students of the Month at CACC
Two Rochester High School students were named Students of the Month at the Capital Area Career Center for
December 2010. They are: Brittany Jeffers, daughter of Shirley Jeffers, in the Photography program; Brenda
Peddycoart, daughter of David and Stephanie Peddycoart, in the Graphic Arts program. Students are selected on the
basis of above-average qualities in such areas as ability, attitude, cooperation, initiative and strong work place skills.
Students must maintain a B average, good attendance and cannot have received a disciplinary referral at CACC.
Two Rochester High School students were named Students of the Month at the Capital Area Career Center for
December 2010. They are: Brittany Jeffers, daughter of Shirley Jeffers, in the Photography program; Brenda
Peddycoart, daughter of David and Stephanie Peddycoart, in the Graphic Arts program. Students are selected on the
basis of above-average qualities in such areas as ability, attitude, cooperation, initiative and strong work place skills.
Students must maintain a B average, good attendance and cannot have received a disciplinary referral at CACC.
School board purchases two buses, approves
fall coaches
The Rochester school board held a relatively routine meeting January 18, approving the purchase of two new
buses as well as the hiring of the district’s coaching staff for the 2011 fall season. (more)
fall coaches
The Rochester school board held a relatively routine meeting January 18, approving the purchase of two new
buses as well as the hiring of the district’s coaching staff for the 2011 fall season. (more)
Registration for Kindergarten Tuesday, Feb. 15
Kindergarten registration meetings for parents of those children who will be five years old on or before
September 1, 2011 will be held at Rochester Elementary School Tuesday, February 15 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
General information, as well as “life in kindergarten” will be shared with parents. Registration materials will
be distributed at both meetings. Parents are asked to bring a certified copy of their child’s birth certificate, two
forms of identification showing proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, recent utility bill, mortgage
document or rental agreement, and a copy of the child’s physical and immunization record. For more
information, parents should call the school at 498-9778.
Kindergarten registration meetings for parents of those children who will be five years old on or before
September 1, 2011 will be held at Rochester Elementary School Tuesday, February 15 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
General information, as well as “life in kindergarten” will be shared with parents. Registration materials will
be distributed at both meetings. Parents are asked to bring a certified copy of their child’s birth certificate, two
forms of identification showing proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, recent utility bill, mortgage
document or rental agreement, and a copy of the child’s physical and immunization record. For more
information, parents should call the school at 498-9778.
Preschool developmental screenings March 4, 11, 18
A vision, hearing and developmental screening for 2 1/2 to five year old children in the Rochester School District will be held March 4, 11 and 18 at St. Jude’s
Catholic Church Hall. Please call Ashley at Rochester Junior High School (498-9761, ext. 1016) to make an appointment. Developmental areas to be
checked include speech, language, movement skills and basic concepts. Completing all parts of the screening is estimated to take one hour. Parents
interested in the Early Childhood and Pre-Kindergarten program are encouraged to bring their children to the screening. The Early Childhood and Pre-K staff
will be present to answer questions.
A vision, hearing and developmental screening for 2 1/2 to five year old children in the Rochester School District will be held March 4, 11 and 18 at St. Jude’s
Catholic Church Hall. Please call Ashley at Rochester Junior High School (498-9761, ext. 1016) to make an appointment. Developmental areas to be
checked include speech, language, movement skills and basic concepts. Completing all parts of the screening is estimated to take one hour. Parents
interested in the Early Childhood and Pre-Kindergarten program are encouraged to bring their children to the screening. The Early Childhood and Pre-K staff
will be present to answer questions.
Library to host two candidate forums
The Rochester Public Library District has scheduled two candidate forums to bring candidates for the village,
fire district, library and school boards together to discuss important issues in the Rochester area. This will be
a convenient way for each candidate to state their qualifications, explain their platforms and respond to
questions in a structured, format, helping voters make an informed decision on April 5. Prior to the event,
residents are encouraged to submit questions for candidates and suggest topics to be considered. The
success of this event depends on public participation. There are three options for submitting a question: 1)
Submit questions online at www.rochesterlibrary.org. 2) Mail questions to the Rochester Library (P.O. Box
617, Rochester, IL 62563). 3) Submit questions in person at the library. Please submit questions by March
14. Questions will not be taken at the event, however an informal meet-and-greet reception will be held after
the question and answer sessions. Because of the high volume of candidates for these races, the event will
be split across two days. The candidate forum for the fire district board and the library district board will be
held Friday, March 18 starting at 5:30 p.m. A forum for the Village Board and School Board will be held
Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. Both events will be held in the Community Room of the library/village hall. Mark
your calendars and send in your questions. For more information contact Sarah Garley at the Rochester
Library, (217) 498-8454.
The Rochester Public Library District has scheduled two candidate forums to bring candidates for the village,
fire district, library and school boards together to discuss important issues in the Rochester area. This will be
a convenient way for each candidate to state their qualifications, explain their platforms and respond to
questions in a structured, format, helping voters make an informed decision on April 5. Prior to the event,
residents are encouraged to submit questions for candidates and suggest topics to be considered. The
success of this event depends on public participation. There are three options for submitting a question: 1)
Submit questions online at www.rochesterlibrary.org. 2) Mail questions to the Rochester Library (P.O. Box
617, Rochester, IL 62563). 3) Submit questions in person at the library. Please submit questions by March
14. Questions will not be taken at the event, however an informal meet-and-greet reception will be held after
the question and answer sessions. Because of the high volume of candidates for these races, the event will
be split across two days. The candidate forum for the fire district board and the library district board will be
held Friday, March 18 starting at 5:30 p.m. A forum for the Village Board and School Board will be held
Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. Both events will be held in the Community Room of the library/village hall. Mark
your calendars and send in your questions. For more information contact Sarah Garley at the Rochester
Library, (217) 498-8454.
Band Boosters lasagna dinner Friday, Feb. 18
The Rochester Band Boosters will host their annual lasagna dinner Friday, February 18. The dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria on the
main campus prior to that night’s boys basketball game against Lanphier. Patrons should enter through the cafeteria doors at the junior high end of the
school. Dinners will include lasagna, vegetarian lasagna, rolls, salad, dessert and beverage. Hot dog dinners with chips, dessert and drink will also be on
sale. Carryouts will be available. Entertainment will be provided by the high school, junior high and 6th grade jazz bands. Proceeds from the dinner will go
towards the purchase of a larger trailer for the band. For more information, call Nikki Monari at 585-0967.
The Rochester Band Boosters will host their annual lasagna dinner Friday, February 18. The dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria on the
main campus prior to that night’s boys basketball game against Lanphier. Patrons should enter through the cafeteria doors at the junior high end of the
school. Dinners will include lasagna, vegetarian lasagna, rolls, salad, dessert and beverage. Hot dog dinners with chips, dessert and drink will also be on
sale. Carryouts will be available. Entertainment will be provided by the high school, junior high and 6th grade jazz bands. Proceeds from the dinner will go
towards the purchase of a larger trailer for the band. For more information, call Nikki Monari at 585-0967.
Village approves RCP sports usage fees
The Rochester Village Board approved reservation fees for the use of Rochester Community Park by area sports teams at its monthly meeting Monday.
(more)
The Rochester Village Board approved reservation fees for the use of Rochester Community Park by area sports teams at its monthly meeting Monday.
(more)
‘The Island of Dr. Moreau’ at Rochester High March 11-13
Rochester High School will present three performances of “The Island of Dr. Moreau” in March at the Rochester Fine Arts Auditorium.
Adapted by Dirk Kuiper and based on the H.G. Wells novel, “Island” is a story that will make you rethink what it means to be human. The RHS production will
be directed by Dave Shaw, with Adam Bell as assistant director and Tom Hagerman as student director. The story follows a young Edwina Prendick, played
by Sarah Headman, who embarks on a journey that shakes her to the core. In a twist on the Wells classic, and older and wiser Edwina relates the macabre
events on her journey to her niece Grace, played by Hailey Williams.
After being shipwrecked on one of her many travels, Edwina awakes aboard an unfamiliar ship, where she is nursed back to health by a mysterious man
named Montgomery (Keegan MacDonna) and his servant, M’Ling (Mark Heaton). Eventually, Edwina realizes that all is not well and when captain Davies
(Ramsey Miller) and his band of sailors turn against the three travelers, Edwina is forced to join Montgomery and M’Ling on an unnamed island. Soon,
Edwina meets Dr. Moreau (Ryan Heaton) and she discovers his many “experiments.” Unable to leave, she comes face to face with the dark, animalistic side
of human nature. On the island of Dr. Moreau, Edwina is forced to confront an unsettling and tumultuous society that throws her entire perception of
civilization off its axis.
Other members of the cast include Abby Alewelt, Tori Bruno, Jared Altadonna, Kyle Bernzen, Dan Camp, Jessica Campbell, Samantha Comerford, Caleb
Jones, Luke Henson, Clare Frachey, Aja Garman, Allison Huston, Erin Lindstrom, Abigail Steck, Victoria Martin, Molly Murer, Eric O’Brien, Carly Spurlock,
Aaron O’Dell, Riley McMinn, Lauren Thompson, Wesley Tilford, Sarah Trader and Courtney White. Show times are Friday, March 11 (7 p.m.), Saturday, March
12 (7 p.m.) and Sunday, March 13 (2 p.m.). For more information, call the school at 498-9761, email dshaw@rochester3a.net or go to “Rochester High
School Theatre Productions” on Facebook.
Rochester High School will present three performances of “The Island of Dr. Moreau” in March at the Rochester Fine Arts Auditorium.
Adapted by Dirk Kuiper and based on the H.G. Wells novel, “Island” is a story that will make you rethink what it means to be human. The RHS production will
be directed by Dave Shaw, with Adam Bell as assistant director and Tom Hagerman as student director. The story follows a young Edwina Prendick, played
by Sarah Headman, who embarks on a journey that shakes her to the core. In a twist on the Wells classic, and older and wiser Edwina relates the macabre
events on her journey to her niece Grace, played by Hailey Williams.
After being shipwrecked on one of her many travels, Edwina awakes aboard an unfamiliar ship, where she is nursed back to health by a mysterious man
named Montgomery (Keegan MacDonna) and his servant, M’Ling (Mark Heaton). Eventually, Edwina realizes that all is not well and when captain Davies
(Ramsey Miller) and his band of sailors turn against the three travelers, Edwina is forced to join Montgomery and M’Ling on an unnamed island. Soon,
Edwina meets Dr. Moreau (Ryan Heaton) and she discovers his many “experiments.” Unable to leave, she comes face to face with the dark, animalistic side
of human nature. On the island of Dr. Moreau, Edwina is forced to confront an unsettling and tumultuous society that throws her entire perception of
civilization off its axis.
Other members of the cast include Abby Alewelt, Tori Bruno, Jared Altadonna, Kyle Bernzen, Dan Camp, Jessica Campbell, Samantha Comerford, Caleb
Jones, Luke Henson, Clare Frachey, Aja Garman, Allison Huston, Erin Lindstrom, Abigail Steck, Victoria Martin, Molly Murer, Eric O’Brien, Carly Spurlock,
Aaron O’Dell, Riley McMinn, Lauren Thompson, Wesley Tilford, Sarah Trader and Courtney White. Show times are Friday, March 11 (7 p.m.), Saturday, March
12 (7 p.m.) and Sunday, March 13 (2 p.m.). For more information, call the school at 498-9761, email dshaw@rochester3a.net or go to “Rochester High
School Theatre Productions” on Facebook.
Rockets third at State - Bane, 4x400 win firsts
For a season that saw them win many championships, the Rochester High boys track team put on a satisfying finish, bringing home third place in the team
standings from Saturday's IHSA Boys Class A State Track Meet. (more)
For a season that saw them win many championships, the Rochester High boys track team put on a satisfying finish, bringing home third place in the team
standings from Saturday's IHSA Boys Class A State Track Meet. (more)
Kyle Monroe qualifies for Hawaii Ironman Triathlon
Kyle Monroe of Rochester recently qualified for the Hawaii Ironman World Championship Triathlon, which is scheduled for Saturday, October 9. Monroe
qualified for the Ironman by finishing 20th overall out of nearly 3,000 competitors in his first-ever triathlon in Louisville, Kentucky last Sunday. His time was
nine hours, 50 minutes. The triathlon included a 2.4 mile swim in the Ohio River, an112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile marathon. Monroe averaged 21 mph
on the bike and ran the marathon portion in 3:09:37. He placed third in the 26-29 age group and assured his position in Hawaii.
A fundraising event has been scheduled to help with travel expenses for Monroe, who is a full-time forestry student at Southern Illinois University. A dinner
will be held Saturday, September 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rochester Christian Church, 325 South Walnut Street. Kyle will be there and the official video of
the Louisville Ironman will be shown. Anyone else who would like to make a contribution can send checks to Kyle Monroe, 736 South Oaklane Road,
Springfield, IL 62712. Questions can be directed to George Anne Daly at dgaporter@gmail.com or 498-9894.
Kyle Monroe of Rochester recently qualified for the Hawaii Ironman World Championship Triathlon, which is scheduled for Saturday, October 9. Monroe
qualified for the Ironman by finishing 20th overall out of nearly 3,000 competitors in his first-ever triathlon in Louisville, Kentucky last Sunday. His time was
nine hours, 50 minutes. The triathlon included a 2.4 mile swim in the Ohio River, an112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile marathon. Monroe averaged 21 mph
on the bike and ran the marathon portion in 3:09:37. He placed third in the 26-29 age group and assured his position in Hawaii.
A fundraising event has been scheduled to help with travel expenses for Monroe, who is a full-time forestry student at Southern Illinois University. A dinner
will be held Saturday, September 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rochester Christian Church, 325 South Walnut Street. Kyle will be there and the official video of
the Louisville Ironman will be shown. Anyone else who would like to make a contribution can send checks to Kyle Monroe, 736 South Oaklane Road,
Springfield, IL 62712. Questions can be directed to George Anne Daly at dgaporter@gmail.com or 498-9894.
Rockets trample Jacksonville, 46-14
Week two in the Central State 8 for the Rochester Rockets was a lot like the first. Though the outcome was in doubt a little longer, when the smoke cleared
the result was another overwhelming victory. (more)
Week two in the Central State 8 for the Rochester Rockets was a lot like the first. Though the outcome was in doubt a little longer, when the smoke cleared
the result was another overwhelming victory. (more)