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REGIONAL CHAMPS! - The Glenwood Middle
School 7th grade girls basketball team
captured the IESA Class 7-4A Chatham
Regional title last week with a 32-23 win over
Springfield Franklin. Team members are
(front, l-r): Maggie Juhlin, Maddy Torry.
Middle: Maddie Lawrence, Kelly Graves,
Peyton Cole, Alexa Brown, Blaire Marker, Lexi
Weakly, Madison Volpert. Back: Kaitlyn
Fleigle, Mikkinzie Stokes, Elle Alexander,
Brianna Graham, Karah Bell, Parker Bandy,
Samantha Long. The Titans are coached by
Kira Scherschel.
School 7th grade girls basketball team
captured the IESA Class 7-4A Chatham
Regional title last week with a 32-23 win over
Springfield Franklin. Team members are
(front, l-r): Maggie Juhlin, Maddy Torry.
Middle: Maddie Lawrence, Kelly Graves,
Peyton Cole, Alexa Brown, Blaire Marker, Lexi
Weakly, Madison Volpert. Back: Kaitlyn
Fleigle, Mikkinzie Stokes, Elle Alexander,
Brianna Graham, Karah Bell, Parker Bandy,
Samantha Long. The Titans are coached by
Kira Scherschel.
Allison Fraase goes up for a
layup as two Pekin players
defend during last week's
game.
layup as two Pekin players
defend during last week's
game.
Girls 2nd at own Tourney
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
With all of the games completed except one, the final pieces
had fallen into place for the Glenwood Titans girls basketball
team. (more)
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
With all of the games completed except one, the final pieces
had fallen into place for the Glenwood Titans girls basketball
team. (more)
REGIONAL CHAMPS! - The Glenwood Middle
School 8th grade girls basketball team
captured the IESA Class 8-4A Jacksonville
Regional title with a 32-27 win over
Springfield Franklin last Thursday at
Jacksonville Turner. Team members are
(front, l-r): Allison Long, Nikki Hogan, Miranda
Esperum, Hannah Phillips, Morgan Justison,
Izzy Paoli, Abby Burton, Taylor Ent. Back:
Amber Cathers, Abbey Jarvis, Anika Webster,
Abby Flesher, Lauren Gregg, Katie Hudson,
Avori Henderson, Coach Adam Feld.
School 8th grade girls basketball team
captured the IESA Class 8-4A Jacksonville
Regional title with a 32-27 win over
Springfield Franklin last Thursday at
Jacksonville Turner. Team members are
(front, l-r): Allison Long, Nikki Hogan, Miranda
Esperum, Hannah Phillips, Morgan Justison,
Izzy Paoli, Abby Burton, Taylor Ent. Back:
Amber Cathers, Abbey Jarvis, Anika Webster,
Abby Flesher, Lauren Gregg, Katie Hudson,
Avori Henderson, Coach Adam Feld.
Glenwood's Ke-Shawn Douglas defeated
Peoria Woodruff's Andrew Headley by 12-7
decision in the championship match at 112
pounds at Saturday's GHS Invite. (Mike
Gorman photo)
Peoria Woodruff's Andrew Headley by 12-7
decision in the championship match at 112
pounds at Saturday's GHS Invite. (Mike
Gorman photo)
Glenwood's Tyler Thurston is
hacked by two Taylorville
defenders as he goes in for a
layup during the second half
of last week's game, won
59-39 by the Titans.
hacked by two Taylorville
defenders as he goes in for a
layup during the second half
of last week's game, won
59-39 by the Titans.
8th girls pull away in 3rd
quarter, claim Regional
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Anika Webster had 16 points to help lead the Glenwood Middle
School 8th grade girls basketball team to a 32-27 win over
Springfield Franklin last Thursday in the title game of the IESA
Class 8-4A Jacksonville Turner Regional. (more)
quarter, claim Regional
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Anika Webster had 16 points to help lead the Glenwood Middle
School 8th grade girls basketball team to a 32-27 win over
Springfield Franklin last Thursday in the title game of the IESA
Class 8-4A Jacksonville Turner Regional. (more)
CJWC Trivia Night Jan. 23 at
St. Joseph's
The Chatham Junior Woman's Club will be sponsoring a Trivia
Night Saturday, Jan. 23, at St. Joseph's Church in Chatham.
Doors open at 6 a.m., with trivia starting at 7. Cost is $10 per
person, and there can be up to 10 people per table. Food and
drinks will be available for purchase. There will also be a
50/50 raffle and Silent Auction. Call the church at 483-3772 for
reservations.
St. Joseph's
The Chatham Junior Woman's Club will be sponsoring a Trivia
Night Saturday, Jan. 23, at St. Joseph's Church in Chatham.
Doors open at 6 a.m., with trivia starting at 7. Cost is $10 per
person, and there can be up to 10 people per table. Food and
drinks will be available for purchase. There will also be a
50/50 raffle and Silent Auction. Call the church at 483-3772 for
reservations.
TITANS OF THE WEEK - For the Week of Jan.
11 at Glenwood High School, the Titans of
the Week, pictured with principal Jim Lee, are
junior Shannon Smith (left) and senior
Mariah Cole.
11 at Glenwood High School, the Titans of
the Week, pictured with principal Jim Lee, are
junior Shannon Smith (left) and senior
Mariah Cole.
Water Commission,
landowner in dispute
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The South Sangamon Water Commission will be going to
court in its efforts to obtain an easement that will enhance
access to the proposed water plant located near Buckhart.
(more)
landowner in dispute
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The South Sangamon Water Commission will be going to
court in its efforts to obtain an easement that will enhance
access to the proposed water plant located near Buckhart.
(more)
CS8 TOURNEY CHAMPS! - The Glenwood
High School Varsity Scholastic Bowl team
captured the Central State Eight Conference
tournament title last Saturday at Jacksonville.
The Titans (38-1) won all seven of their
matches on the day. Team members are
(front, l-r): Colin Fritz, Ghulam Mujtaba, Wes
Sampias, Thomas Chance. Back: Coach
Dale Boyd, Mike Korte, Luke Folkerts, Aaron
Siebrass, Connor Woods, Sam Schwarm,
Seth Wheeler.
High School Varsity Scholastic Bowl team
captured the Central State Eight Conference
tournament title last Saturday at Jacksonville.
The Titans (38-1) won all seven of their
matches on the day. Team members are
(front, l-r): Colin Fritz, Ghulam Mujtaba, Wes
Sampias, Thomas Chance. Back: Coach
Dale Boyd, Mike Korte, Luke Folkerts, Aaron
Siebrass, Connor Woods, Sam Schwarm,
Seth Wheeler.
All-around team effort paces Titan
wrestlers to tourney title
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
It's still early, but the Glenwood High School wrestling team made as big a statement last
weekend as could be made at this time of year. (more)
wrestlers to tourney title
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
It's still early, but the Glenwood High School wrestling team made as big a statement last
weekend as could be made at this time of year. (more)
Greene, Thurston help Titans open CS8
with win at T-ville
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Junior Michael Greene opened the game by draining three straight 3-point field goals, and
sophomore Tyler Thurston closed the first quarter with a 3 of his own as the Glenwood boys
cruised to a 59-39 victory over Taylorville last Friday night in the Central State Eight Conference
opener for both schools. (more)
with win at T-ville
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Junior Michael Greene opened the game by draining three straight 3-point field goals, and
sophomore Tyler Thurston closed the first quarter with a 3 of his own as the Glenwood boys
cruised to a 59-39 victory over Taylorville last Friday night in the Central State Eight Conference
opener for both schools. (more)
Graves leads
defensive charge as
7th girls roll to state
title
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The homecourt advantage enjoyed by Normal
Parkside in last week's 7th grade girls state
championship game was more than offset by a
relentless full-court, in-your-face defense
employed by the visiting Glenwood Titans. (more)
defensive charge as
7th girls roll to state
title
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The homecourt advantage enjoyed by Normal
Parkside in last week's 7th grade girls state
championship game was more than offset by a
relentless full-court, in-your-face defense
employed by the visiting Glenwood Titans. (more)
Glenwood's Tyler Thurston
rises for a layup between four
Bethalto defenders during the
Titans' recent win.
rises for a layup between four
Bethalto defenders during the
Titans' recent win.
STATE CHAMPIONS! - The Glenwood Middle
School 7th grade girls basketball team
captured the IESA Class 7-4A state title last
week with a 27-18 victory over Normal
Parkside. The Titans finished the season
with a 22-1 record. Team members are
(front, l-r): Parker Bandy, Maddie Lawrence.
Middle: Lexie Weakly, Kelly Graves, Maggie
Juhlin, Alexa Brown, Peyton Cole. Back:
Samantha Long, Brianna Graham, Madi
Torry, Elle Alexander, Blaire Marker, Karah
Bell, Mikkinzie Stokes, Madison Volpert, head
coach Kira Scherschel, Kaitlyn Fleigle.
School 7th grade girls basketball team
captured the IESA Class 7-4A state title last
week with a 27-18 victory over Normal
Parkside. The Titans finished the season
with a 22-1 record. Team members are
(front, l-r): Parker Bandy, Maddie Lawrence.
Middle: Lexie Weakly, Kelly Graves, Maggie
Juhlin, Alexa Brown, Peyton Cole. Back:
Samantha Long, Brianna Graham, Madi
Torry, Elle Alexander, Blaire Marker, Karah
Bell, Mikkinzie Stokes, Madison Volpert, head
coach Kira Scherschel, Kaitlyn Fleigle.
Titans post strong comeback, but SE survives on
late tip-in
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Glenwood Titans didn't exactly get off to a flying start in last Friday night's boys basketball game at
Southeast High School. (more)
late tip-in
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Glenwood Titans didn't exactly get off to a flying start in last Friday night's boys basketball game at
Southeast High School. (more)
THE PIVOTAL MATCH - Glenwood’s Patrick
Bennett recovered from almost being pinned
to taking down Lincoln’s Logan Bohnenkamp
by pin at 215 pounds during last week’s dual
at Lincoln. Bennett’s win was considered the
pivotal victory of the match. (Hughes photo)
Bennett recovered from almost being pinned
to taking down Lincoln’s Logan Bohnenkamp
by pin at 215 pounds during last week’s dual
at Lincoln. Bennett’s win was considered the
pivotal victory of the match. (Hughes photo)
Crimsons storm back, but Titans survive
wild 67-66 decision
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Glenwood Titans survived a 32-point, fourth-quarter onslaught by the Jacksonville
Crimsons last Saturday afternoon and held on for a 67-66 victory to finish in second place at the
8th Annual Meijer Glenwood Winter Classic. (more)
wild 67-66 decision
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Glenwood Titans survived a 32-point, fourth-quarter onslaught by the Jacksonville
Crimsons last Saturday afternoon and held on for a 67-66 victory to finish in second place at the
8th Annual Meijer Glenwood Winter Classic. (more)
Seniors Lee, Butler finish off Railers, bring CS8
title to GHS
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The tension was high and all the marbles were on the table as the Glenwood High School wrestling team took
on Lincoln last Friday, the winner taking home the Central State Eight Conference title. (more)
title to GHS
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The tension was high and all the marbles were on the table as the Glenwood High School wrestling team took
on Lincoln last Friday, the winner taking home the Central State Eight Conference title. (more)
Village officials
adapt to new FOIA
laws
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Chatham Village Board held a 35-minute
meeting Tuesday night at Municipal Hall, with
all trustees and Mayor Tom Gray in
attendance. (more)
adapt to new FOIA
laws
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Chatham Village Board held a 35-minute
meeting Tuesday night at Municipal Hall, with
all trustees and Mayor Tom Gray in
attendance. (more)
Kindergarten
registration set
February 3-4
The Ball-Chatham School District will be
holding kindergarten registration for the 2010-
2011 school year, Wednesday, Feb. 3, and
Thursday, Feb. 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
at both Chatham and Ball Elementary
Schools. Please register at the school that
your child will be attending. (If you are unsure
about this information, please contact one of
the school offices at 483-2411, ext. 501, or
483-2414, ext. 313.) If you live in the Ball-
Chatham School District and have a child (or
children) who will be 5 years old on or before
September 1, 2010 please plan to register.
Before entering in the fall, we will need a copy
of your child’s physical/immunization record, a
certified birth certificate and proof of residency
(your tax bill or contract for lease/purchase of
your home, driver’s license and utility bill with
current address). If you have any of this
information available, please bring it to
registration. It is extremely important to our
planning for the next school year to have an
accurate count of kindergarten students, so
please help us by registering on the above
dates.
registration set
February 3-4
The Ball-Chatham School District will be
holding kindergarten registration for the 2010-
2011 school year, Wednesday, Feb. 3, and
Thursday, Feb. 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
at both Chatham and Ball Elementary
Schools. Please register at the school that
your child will be attending. (If you are unsure
about this information, please contact one of
the school offices at 483-2411, ext. 501, or
483-2414, ext. 313.) If you live in the Ball-
Chatham School District and have a child (or
children) who will be 5 years old on or before
September 1, 2010 please plan to register.
Before entering in the fall, we will need a copy
of your child’s physical/immunization record, a
certified birth certificate and proof of residency
(your tax bill or contract for lease/purchase of
your home, driver’s license and utility bill with
current address). If you have any of this
information available, please bring it to
registration. It is extremely important to our
planning for the next school year to have an
accurate count of kindergarten students, so
please help us by registering on the above
dates.
New liquor license to be created for
Walgreens
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
After lengthy discussion, the Chatham Village Board withdrew an ordinance that would have
granted a Class C liquor license to Walgreens. (more)
Walgreens
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
After lengthy discussion, the Chatham Village Board withdrew an ordinance that would have
granted a Class C liquor license to Walgreens. (more)
The Ball-Chatham School District and
members of local trade unions have reached
a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for work
with the new elementary school project. A
signing ceremony was held Monday
afternoon at the District Office, with several
union and district representatives on hand.
The agreement not only guarantees a local
work force for the construction of the new
school, it eliminates any strike or work
stoppage issues. Any conflict or dispute will
be worked out at the management level. In
the photo are (front, l-r): Allan Lauher
(International Union of Painters and Allied
Trades District Council 58), Lisa Weitzel
(Board of Education Secretary). Back: David
Robinson (Teamsters Local 916), Brad
Schaive (LIUNA 477), Ray Wake (Rivers
Local 112), Fritz Grant (Cement Masons
Local 18), Jim Flemming (UA Local 137 -
Plumbers and Pipefitters), Mike Whalen
(Ironworkers 46), Paul Hayes (Sheet Metal
Workers 218) and Dave Murphy
(Ball-Chatham Director of Facilities and
Grounds).
members of local trade unions have reached
a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for work
with the new elementary school project. A
signing ceremony was held Monday
afternoon at the District Office, with several
union and district representatives on hand.
The agreement not only guarantees a local
work force for the construction of the new
school, it eliminates any strike or work
stoppage issues. Any conflict or dispute will
be worked out at the management level. In
the photo are (front, l-r): Allan Lauher
(International Union of Painters and Allied
Trades District Council 58), Lisa Weitzel
(Board of Education Secretary). Back: David
Robinson (Teamsters Local 916), Brad
Schaive (LIUNA 477), Ray Wake (Rivers
Local 112), Fritz Grant (Cement Masons
Local 18), Jim Flemming (UA Local 137 -
Plumbers and Pipefitters), Mike Whalen
(Ironworkers 46), Paul Hayes (Sheet Metal
Workers 218) and Dave Murphy
(Ball-Chatham Director of Facilities and
Grounds).
