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Village board hires officers, hears of
residential issues
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
It's been a tumultuous year for the Chatham Police Department, and after working for several
months shorthanded, help is on the way. (more)
residential issues
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
It's been a tumultuous year for the Chatham Police Department, and after working for several
months shorthanded, help is on the way. (more)
Board approves new elementary school
design
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The look of the new elementary school in the Ball-Chatham School District is taking shape, and
the Board of Education took a major step Monday night with the approval of the overall design
plan. (more)
design
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The look of the new elementary school in the Ball-Chatham School District is taking shape, and
the Board of Education took a major step Monday night with the approval of the overall design
plan. (more)
Following study, village board hikes
electric rates
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Following an electric cost service study commissioned by the Village of Chatham, the Chatham
Village Board voted to hike electric rates to achieve a 15.2 percent revenue increase across the
board, plugging a major gap in the electric fund. (more)
electric rates
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Following an electric cost service study commissioned by the Village of Chatham, the Chatham
Village Board voted to hike electric rates to achieve a 15.2 percent revenue increase across the
board, plugging a major gap in the electric fund. (more)
School district closes on first land
purchase
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Ball-Chatham School District closed Tuesday on 115 acres of the 145-acre parcel
bordering Glenwood High School that was purchased earlier this year. (more)
purchase
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Ball-Chatham School District closed Tuesday on 115 acres of the 145-acre parcel
bordering Glenwood High School that was purchased earlier this year. (more)
Veterans Day Services set Nov. 11
Chatham VFW Post 4763 will host Veterans Day Services in the Village of Chatham Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. on the Village Square. In
case of inclement weather, services will be moved inside to the Chatham American Legion Hall.
Chatham VFW Post 4763 will host Veterans Day Services in the Village of Chatham Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. on the Village Square. In
case of inclement weather, services will be moved inside to the Chatham American Legion Hall.
Veterans Day services were held Wednesday
on the Square in Chatham. Sunny skies
greeted a large crowd for the 40-minute
event. Kevin Kulavic of Boy Scout Troop 97
plays "Taps" in front of the joint Legion-VFW
Color Guard.
on the Square in Chatham. Sunny skies
greeted a large crowd for the 40-minute
event. Kevin Kulavic of Boy Scout Troop 97
plays "Taps" in front of the joint Legion-VFW
Color Guard.
The Glenwood High School Fall Play, Hope
of the Future, will be presented this Friday,
Saturday and Sunday at GHS. Show times
are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m.
Sunday. Cast members include (front, l-r):
Ariana Hale, Brittany Osborn, Victoria Sneyd,
Kalee Mitchelson. Back: Alex Staggenborg,
Jacob Sturm, Matt Dougherty, Jeremy
Matticks.
of the Future, will be presented this Friday,
Saturday and Sunday at GHS. Show times
are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m.
Sunday. Cast members include (front, l-r):
Ariana Hale, Brittany Osborn, Victoria Sneyd,
Kalee Mitchelson. Back: Alex Staggenborg,
Jacob Sturm, Matt Dougherty, Jeremy
Matticks.
Chatham Rail-A-Rama Saturday
The Chicago and Illinois Midland Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will host the Chatham Rail-A-Rama Saturday, Nov. 21, from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Center, 109 W. Mulberry (north side of village square). The event includes model trains, books, videos,
railroadiana, etc. Admission is $2, children 12 and under are free. Food will be available. This event is a benefit for the Chatham Railroad
Museum. The Museum will be open to the public Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. also. For information about dealer tables, call 483-7792. In
addition, there will be a raffle for a giant 8-foot Christmas stocking full of toys. Tickets for the raffle will be sold at both the Rail-A-Rama and at
the Santa in the Depot event on Sunday, Dec. 6. The winning ticket will be drawn at 4 p.m. on Dec. 6, and you need not be present to win.
Tickets are $2 apiece, or 3 for $5 and 10 for $15.
The Chicago and Illinois Midland Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will host the Chatham Rail-A-Rama Saturday, Nov. 21, from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Center, 109 W. Mulberry (north side of village square). The event includes model trains, books, videos,
railroadiana, etc. Admission is $2, children 12 and under are free. Food will be available. This event is a benefit for the Chatham Railroad
Museum. The Museum will be open to the public Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. also. For information about dealer tables, call 483-7792. In
addition, there will be a raffle for a giant 8-foot Christmas stocking full of toys. Tickets for the raffle will be sold at both the Rail-A-Rama and at
the Santa in the Depot event on Sunday, Dec. 6. The winning ticket will be drawn at 4 p.m. on Dec. 6, and you need not be present to win.
Tickets are $2 apiece, or 3 for $5 and 10 for $15.
Tentative levy forecasts down, 'P-Cards'
coming to district
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Ball-Chatham Board of Education held a nearly two-hour meeting Monday night, with the
open session sandwiched around two closed sessions. (more)
coming to district
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Ball-Chatham Board of Education held a nearly two-hour meeting Monday night, with the
open session sandwiched around two closed sessions. (more)
Zoning variances for Crescent Villas
approved by Village
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Chatham Village Board approved an ordinance dealing with zoning variance requests for
the Crescent Villas development at last week's regular meeting. (more)
approved by Village
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Chatham Village Board approved an ordinance dealing with zoning variance requests for
the Crescent Villas development at last week's regular meeting. (more)
Water project to be bid, Village could
decide fate in early 2010
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Chatham Village Board is inching closer and closer to having to make a decision on what
water supply will serve village residents in future years. (more)
decide fate in early 2010
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Chatham Village Board is inching closer and closer to having to make a decision on what
water supply will serve village residents in future years. (more)
54 from GHS named Illinois State Scholars
A total of 54 seniors from Glenwood High School have been named as Illinois State Scholars
for 2010. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) made the announcement recently.
These students are among the top academically achieving students in the state of Illinois.
Illinois State Scholars from Glenwood include: Charles A. Arentzen, Clare C. Arentzen, Jennifer
K. Austiff, Lauren A. Aydt, Laura M. Brauer, Timothy D. Burch, Thomas C. Chance, Michael S.
Chen, Scott M. Clifford, Mariah J. Cole, Caleb R. Cox, Bradley A. Crecelius, Molly K. Daily,
Matthew A. Dierking, Elizabeth A. Edwards, Aaron J. Enteman, Sami N. Estill, Sarah A. Evans.
Phillip M. Garrett, Jackson C. Graves, Patrick T. Gray, John M. Hagemann, Luke A. Harness,
Nathaniel A. Holt, Olivia N. Huber, Andrew S. Koch, Hubert J. Lahr, Haley C. Lanser, Kailey M.
Lewis, Joseph K. Martin, Jeremy L. Matticks, Michael Karl Medina, Ross M. Millburg, Kaitlyn C.
Miller, Kalee A. Michelson. Ashleigh P. O'Reilly, Blake A. O'Connor, Elena M. Pappas, Danae N.
Peters, Lindsey A. Rayhill, Jarrid S. Ristau, Jeremy P. Rouanet, Sebastian L. Rouanet, Samuel
C. Schwarm, Christopher D. Sekardi, Brett A. Sherman, James G. Usherwood, Ryan J. Vennell,
Scott A. Vennell, Catherine M. Weitzel, Seth W. Wheeler, Connor T. Woods, David L. Wright,
Charles M. Yang.
A total of 54 seniors from Glenwood High School have been named as Illinois State Scholars
for 2010. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) made the announcement recently.
These students are among the top academically achieving students in the state of Illinois.
Illinois State Scholars from Glenwood include: Charles A. Arentzen, Clare C. Arentzen, Jennifer
K. Austiff, Lauren A. Aydt, Laura M. Brauer, Timothy D. Burch, Thomas C. Chance, Michael S.
Chen, Scott M. Clifford, Mariah J. Cole, Caleb R. Cox, Bradley A. Crecelius, Molly K. Daily,
Matthew A. Dierking, Elizabeth A. Edwards, Aaron J. Enteman, Sami N. Estill, Sarah A. Evans.
Phillip M. Garrett, Jackson C. Graves, Patrick T. Gray, John M. Hagemann, Luke A. Harness,
Nathaniel A. Holt, Olivia N. Huber, Andrew S. Koch, Hubert J. Lahr, Haley C. Lanser, Kailey M.
Lewis, Joseph K. Martin, Jeremy L. Matticks, Michael Karl Medina, Ross M. Millburg, Kaitlyn C.
Miller, Kalee A. Michelson. Ashleigh P. O'Reilly, Blake A. O'Connor, Elena M. Pappas, Danae N.
Peters, Lindsey A. Rayhill, Jarrid S. Ristau, Jeremy P. Rouanet, Sebastian L. Rouanet, Samuel
C. Schwarm, Christopher D. Sekardi, Brett A. Sherman, James G. Usherwood, Ryan J. Vennell,
Scott A. Vennell, Catherine M. Weitzel, Seth W. Wheeler, Connor T. Woods, David L. Wright,
Charles M. Yang.
WATER MAIN BREAK - A water main break
last Friday afternoon forced traffic to be
squeezed to two lanes on Route 4 near the
Walnut intersection. Arctic temperatures,
thick asphalt and water pressure issues all
hampered Village of Chatham crews as they
tried to fix the break. Water was pouring out
of the break area for several hours and into
the Main Plaza parking lot. Workers were on
site for some six hours before getting the
situation under control. The break occurred
just north of the Walnut intersection on Route
4, at the entrance to the now-closed BP gas
station. Village Manager Del McCord said
there were some issues with getting a
proper-sized repair sleeve over the affected
area before crews could fix the break.
last Friday afternoon forced traffic to be
squeezed to two lanes on Route 4 near the
Walnut intersection. Arctic temperatures,
thick asphalt and water pressure issues all
hampered Village of Chatham crews as they
tried to fix the break. Water was pouring out
of the break area for several hours and into
the Main Plaza parking lot. Workers were on
site for some six hours before getting the
situation under control. The break occurred
just north of the Walnut intersection on Route
4, at the entrance to the now-closed BP gas
station. Village Manager Del McCord said
there were some issues with getting a
proper-sized repair sleeve over the affected
area before crews could fix the break.
Four swimmers headed to State
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Glenwood High School girls swimming team enjoyed a big day at last Saturday's IHSA
Springfield Sectional, qualifying two relay teams along with senior Lindsey Rayhill in the 500
freestyle to this weekend's State meet at Winnetka New Trier. (more)
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Glenwood High School girls swimming team enjoyed a big day at last Saturday's IHSA
Springfield Sectional, qualifying two relay teams along with senior Lindsey Rayhill in the 500
freestyle to this weekend's State meet at Winnetka New Trier. (more)
The Glenwood High School varsity boys
basketball opens its season this Friday night
against Morton at the Dunlap Thanksgiving
Tournament. Seniors for the Titans this year
include (l-r): Dalvin Thompson, Nick Fuchs,
Aaron Wenneborg, Jared Turner.
basketball opens its season this Friday night
against Morton at the Dunlap Thanksgiving
Tournament. Seniors for the Titans this year
include (l-r): Dalvin Thompson, Nick Fuchs,
Aaron Wenneborg, Jared Turner.
Core group of seniors set to lead
Glenwood wrestling team
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Glenwood High School boys wrestling team is looking to build on a solid campaign a year
ago, when the Titans finished 16-5 in dual meets, had five regional champions and sent seven
on to the sectional meet. (more)
Glenwood wrestling team
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Glenwood High School boys wrestling team is looking to build on a solid campaign a year
ago, when the Titans finished 16-5 in dual meets, had five regional champions and sent seven
on to the sectional meet. (more)
CS8 Fall All-Conference and All-Academic
teams
The Central State Eight Conference has announced its Fall 2009 All-Conference and
All-Academic teams. (more)
teams
The Central State Eight Conference has announced its Fall 2009 All-Conference and
All-Academic teams. (more)
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM - Members of the
All-Tournament Team at the Glenwood Girls
Thanksgiving Tournament included (l-r):
Kierstyn Cagle of Pekin, Lauren Cash of
Pekin, Alissa Recker of Dunlap, Danielle
Langan of Dunlap, Morgan Brinker of SHG,
Emily Lundin and Alexa Frank of Glenwood,
and Mallory Beck of SHG, who was named the
Most Valuable Player. Not pictured: Katie
Londrigan of Rochester and Paige Roytek of
Mattoon.
All-Tournament Team at the Glenwood Girls
Thanksgiving Tournament included (l-r):
Kierstyn Cagle of Pekin, Lauren Cash of
Pekin, Alissa Recker of Dunlap, Danielle
Langan of Dunlap, Morgan Brinker of SHG,
Emily Lundin and Alexa Frank of Glenwood,
and Mallory Beck of SHG, who was named the
Most Valuable Player. Not pictured: Katie
Londrigan of Rochester and Paige Roytek of
Mattoon.
Glenwood to mix seniors, youth in
upcoming season
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Glenwood High School varsity boys basketball team will have a decidedly different look in
the 2009-10 season. (more)
upcoming season
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Glenwood High School varsity boys basketball team will have a decidedly different look in
the 2009-10 season. (more)
Glenwood's Brian Hobbie is
fouled as he goes up for a
layup during the 8th grade
Titans' 54-22 victory over
Riverton.
fouled as he goes up for a
layup during the 8th grade
Titans' 54-22 victory over
Riverton.
School bids out next month; GHS students to design foyer
artwork
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
After four hours and 15 minutes of joyous time spent together, the Ball-Chatham Board of Education adjourned its regular meeting for
December Monday night as the clock closed in on 11 p.m. (more)
artwork
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
After four hours and 15 minutes of joyous time spent together, the Ball-Chatham Board of Education adjourned its regular meeting for
December Monday night as the clock closed in on 11 p.m. (more)
2010 CBSI registration set Jan. 27, 30
Registration for the Chatham Baseball and Softball (CBSI) 2010 seasons will be held on Jan. 27 and Jan. 30.
On Wednesday, Jan. 27, registration will be held at the Glenwood High School Commons from 6-8 p.m. On
Saturday, Jan. 30, registration will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Chatham Community Center. Players
unable to register on the above dates can mail a completed registration form and appropriate payment to
CBSI, P.O. Box 471, Chatham, IL, 62629. Registration ends Feb. 10, 2010, and any accepted registrations
after that date will be subject to a $10 late fee. Boys and girls ages 5 (as of Jan. 1, 2009) and in kindergarten
will play co-ed T-Ball. Children ages first through eighth grade will compete on baseball and softball teams.
Grades 5-8 will play a limited area recreational travel league, with home games in Chatham. Families with
more than two children registering in the program will only pay registration fees for the two oldest children. In
order to keep registration fees down, parents will be required to help in the concession stands. Anyone
interested in managing, sponsoring, selling advertising, working the concession stand or serving on the
board or a committee is asked to indicate their interest to help on their application form. Questions regarding
these positions can be directed to: Tim Anderson (483-5193), Eric Hobbie (483-2244), Jack Siebert
(891-4414), Scott Curtis (725-3901), Scott Whewell (483-8713), Cliff McIntosh (585-8234) or Von Bandy
(483-8407). Additional information can be found on the CBSI website at www.eteamz.com/cbsi. Registration
fees range from $40 per player for t-ball to $85 per player for grades 7-8.
Registration for the Chatham Baseball and Softball (CBSI) 2010 seasons will be held on Jan. 27 and Jan. 30.
On Wednesday, Jan. 27, registration will be held at the Glenwood High School Commons from 6-8 p.m. On
Saturday, Jan. 30, registration will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Chatham Community Center. Players
unable to register on the above dates can mail a completed registration form and appropriate payment to
CBSI, P.O. Box 471, Chatham, IL, 62629. Registration ends Feb. 10, 2010, and any accepted registrations
after that date will be subject to a $10 late fee. Boys and girls ages 5 (as of Jan. 1, 2009) and in kindergarten
will play co-ed T-Ball. Children ages first through eighth grade will compete on baseball and softball teams.
Grades 5-8 will play a limited area recreational travel league, with home games in Chatham. Families with
more than two children registering in the program will only pay registration fees for the two oldest children. In
order to keep registration fees down, parents will be required to help in the concession stands. Anyone
interested in managing, sponsoring, selling advertising, working the concession stand or serving on the
board or a committee is asked to indicate their interest to help on their application form. Questions regarding
these positions can be directed to: Tim Anderson (483-5193), Eric Hobbie (483-2244), Jack Siebert
(891-4414), Scott Curtis (725-3901), Scott Whewell (483-8713), Cliff McIntosh (585-8234) or Von Bandy
(483-8407). Additional information can be found on the CBSI website at www.eteamz.com/cbsi. Registration
fees range from $40 per player for t-ball to $85 per player for grades 7-8.
Rourke reflects on 'enjoyable' season, notes
hard work ahead
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Completing his 17th season as the head football coach at Glenwood High School, Dan Rourke seems
reinvigorated after a strong 8-3 campaign in 2009. (more)
hard work ahead
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Completing his 17th season as the head football coach at Glenwood High School, Dan Rourke seems
reinvigorated after a strong 8-3 campaign in 2009. (more)
