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Boundary lines set for new elementary
school
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Ball-Chatham Board of Education approved a plan Monday night outlining the changes to
the elementary boundary line in the district. (more)
school
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Ball-Chatham Board of Education approved a plan Monday night outlining the changes to
the elementary boundary line in the district. (more)
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)
Construction on the widening of the Polecat
Creek bridge on Route 4 in Chatham has
begun. The $3.75 million project from IDOT
will include widening the bridge to five lanes.
When that is completed, Route 4 will be
resurfaced from there to the south edge of
town. Work will continue through the winter
months, and two lanes on the bridge are
expected to remain open during construction,
though Village officials said there will be
selected periods of one lane with flaggers
during the day. Completion of the entire
project is expected in the Fall of 2011. Also,
the north entrance from Cottonwood onto
Route 4 will be closed for a good portion of
the project. Motorists in that area will have to
use the southern Cottonwood exit (traffic
signals) to Route 4. School buses will have
a turnaround area and the school district is
aware of the situation, Village officials added.
Creek bridge on Route 4 in Chatham has
begun. The $3.75 million project from IDOT
will include widening the bridge to five lanes.
When that is completed, Route 4 will be
resurfaced from there to the south edge of
town. Work will continue through the winter
months, and two lanes on the bridge are
expected to remain open during construction,
though Village officials said there will be
selected periods of one lane with flaggers
during the day. Completion of the entire
project is expected in the Fall of 2011. Also,
the north entrance from Cottonwood onto
Route 4 will be closed for a good portion of
the project. Motorists in that area will have to
use the southern Cottonwood exit (traffic
signals) to Route 4. School buses will have
a turnaround area and the school district is
aware of the situation, Village officials added.
Seven file for Village Trustee
Seven Chatham residents have filed for three Village Trustee positions that will be up for
election to four-year terms in the April 2011 election. Two incumbents, Jeanne Boyle and Jill
Reynolds, are not seeking re-election. A third incumbent, Tom Kavanagh, is running. The list of
filers (in order as they will appear on the ballot) and where they live: Dan Holden (Nederland
Lane), Jason Rauch (W. Mulberry), Ken Boyle (Eagle Ridge), Kavanagh (Nederland Lane),
David C. Kimsey (Harbor Point), James Burgdorf (Newcombe Lane) and Ryan Vaughn
(Buckeye). A primary will not be necessary. Election Day is April 5, 2011.
Seven Chatham residents have filed for three Village Trustee positions that will be up for
election to four-year terms in the April 2011 election. Two incumbents, Jeanne Boyle and Jill
Reynolds, are not seeking re-election. A third incumbent, Tom Kavanagh, is running. The list of
filers (in order as they will appear on the ballot) and where they live: Dan Holden (Nederland
Lane), Jason Rauch (W. Mulberry), Ken Boyle (Eagle Ridge), Kavanagh (Nederland Lane),
David C. Kimsey (Harbor Point), James Burgdorf (Newcombe Lane) and Ryan Vaughn
(Buckeye). A primary will not be necessary. Election Day is April 5, 2011.
District will continue to seek busing
solutions
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
At Monday’s Ball-Chatham Board of Education meeting, the board heard from several
community members about issues involving busing to local day cares for next school year.
(more)
solutions
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
At Monday’s Ball-Chatham Board of Education meeting, the board heard from several
community members about issues involving busing to local day cares for next school year.
(more)
Village trustees to weigh water, sewer
rate increases
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
During a lengthy round of committee meetings, members of the Chatham Village Board learned
Tuesday night the results of a study that recommends significant increases in water and sewer
rates in the coming years. (more)
rate increases
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
During a lengthy round of committee meetings, members of the Chatham Village Board learned
Tuesday night the results of a study that recommends significant increases in water and sewer
rates in the coming years. (more)
LOFTUS FAMILY HONORED - Between
games of the Glenwood-Southeast volleyball
game Tuesday night, the GHS volleyball
team honored the Danielle Loftus family.
They were presented with an embroidered
Glenwood volleyball jersey and volleyball
signed by the entire team. Danielle Loftus is
a Glenwood High School freshman who
suffered a tragic accident while on a jet ski
on Lake Springfield this past summer. She
has continued to make a remarkable
recovery at a hospital in Chicago. Loftus is a
member of the Glenwood volleyball program.
On hand were her parents, Jeff and Lynell
Loftus, along with sisters Rachel and Taylor
and GHS head coach Brittany Bisch.
games of the Glenwood-Southeast volleyball
game Tuesday night, the GHS volleyball
team honored the Danielle Loftus family.
They were presented with an embroidered
Glenwood volleyball jersey and volleyball
signed by the entire team. Danielle Loftus is
a Glenwood High School freshman who
suffered a tragic accident while on a jet ski
on Lake Springfield this past summer. She
has continued to make a remarkable
recovery at a hospital in Chicago. Loftus is a
member of the Glenwood volleyball program.
On hand were her parents, Jeff and Lynell
Loftus, along with sisters Rachel and Taylor
and GHS head coach Brittany Bisch.
Seniors see plenty of playing time as Titans
rout Lanphier
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Glenwood Titans opened their Senior Night football game in style last Friday, scoring 27
points in the game's first 14-plus minutes in rolling to a 47-20 victory over the Lanphier Lions.
(more)
rout Lanphier
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Glenwood Titans opened their Senior Night football game in style last Friday, scoring 27
points in the game's first 14-plus minutes in rolling to a 47-20 victory over the Lanphier Lions.
(more)
Big plays propel Rockets past Titans before
huge crowd
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
ROCHESTER - It was standing room only and then some last Friday night as the Glenwood Titans
and Rochester Rockets squared off in varsity football for the very first time. (more)
huge crowd
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
ROCHESTER - It was standing room only and then some last Friday night as the Glenwood Titans
and Rochester Rockets squared off in varsity football for the very first time. (more)
KAILEY’S KREW - The Glenwood Middle
School 7th and 8th grade girls basketball
teams hosted a Pack the Place Night for
Kailey Wilmarth last week. The opposing
team, Christ the King from Springfield, also
participated in the event. Wilmarth, an 8th
grader at GMS, was recently diagnosed with
leukemia. Pictured are members of the GMS
(red) and CTK (green) 8th grade teams (front,
l-r): Megan Fassero, Madlyn Lawrence, Dani
Healey, Sami Long, Nicole Hockstein, Kelly
Graves. Middle: Elle Alexander, Allison Brent,
Molly McCray, Erin Crabtree, Maggie Juhlin,
Kaylin Tate, Madi Torry. Back: Emily Sestak,
Parker Bandy, Rachel Treat, Karah Bell,
Celeste Holmes, Kennedy Sheedy. (Deb Bell
photo)
School 7th and 8th grade girls basketball
teams hosted a Pack the Place Night for
Kailey Wilmarth last week. The opposing
team, Christ the King from Springfield, also
participated in the event. Wilmarth, an 8th
grader at GMS, was recently diagnosed with
leukemia. Pictured are members of the GMS
(red) and CTK (green) 8th grade teams (front,
l-r): Megan Fassero, Madlyn Lawrence, Dani
Healey, Sami Long, Nicole Hockstein, Kelly
Graves. Middle: Elle Alexander, Allison Brent,
Molly McCray, Erin Crabtree, Maggie Juhlin,
Kaylin Tate, Madi Torry. Back: Emily Sestak,
Parker Bandy, Rachel Treat, Karah Bell,
Celeste Holmes, Kennedy Sheedy. (Deb Bell
photo)
Glenwood head coach Dan Rourke
addresses his jubilant team in the moments
after the Titans defeated Bloomington 31-24
last Friday night. (Hughes Photography photo)
addresses his jubilant team in the moments
after the Titans defeated Bloomington 31-24
last Friday night. (Hughes Photography photo)
Glenwood’s Tori Falter and Jacksonville’
s Emily Schneider both go up for a block
during Saturday’s regional title match.
Waiting for a rebound for GHS are
Maggie Prather (left) and Courtney
Rayhill.
s Emily Schneider both go up for a block
during Saturday’s regional title match.
Waiting for a rebound for GHS are
Maggie Prather (left) and Courtney
Rayhill.
Emotions pour out as Titans finish off
Bloomington 31-24
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
It was a cold, chilly and breezy Friday night in Chatham, but emotions were high and pride was
on the line. (more)
Bloomington 31-24
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
It was a cold, chilly and breezy Friday night in Chatham, but emotions were high and pride was
on the line. (more)
Board approves line of credit option for
SSWC
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
At its only regular meeting for December Tuesday night, the Chatham Village Board passed a
number of ordinances during a 35-minute meeting. (more)
SSWC
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
At its only regular meeting for December Tuesday night, the Chatham Village Board passed a
number of ordinances during a 35-minute meeting. (more)
Four candidates file for B-C school board
Four local residents have filed their paperwork to be considered for election on the
Ball-Chatham Board of Education for a four-year term. The deadline to file was this past Monday
evening. Incumbent president Jim Neuses of Ball Township has chosen to run again. Ethan
Manning and Steve Copp, both of Ball Township, are also running. Richard A. Petermeyer of
Curran Township is the other candidate. However, due to restrictions limiting the number of
board members that can serve at a time from a certain township, Neuses, Manning and Copp
are essentially competing for two positions, while Petermeyer will be running unopposed.
Four local residents have filed their paperwork to be considered for election on the
Ball-Chatham Board of Education for a four-year term. The deadline to file was this past Monday
evening. Incumbent president Jim Neuses of Ball Township has chosen to run again. Ethan
Manning and Steve Copp, both of Ball Township, are also running. Richard A. Petermeyer of
Curran Township is the other candidate. However, due to restrictions limiting the number of
board members that can serve at a time from a certain township, Neuses, Manning and Copp
are essentially competing for two positions, while Petermeyer will be running unopposed.
Board approves tax levy; grade level shifts
outlined
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Ball-Chatham Board of Education approved the tentative 2010 property tax levy at Monday's
regular meeting. (more)
outlined
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Ball-Chatham Board of Education approved the tentative 2010 property tax levy at Monday's
regular meeting. (more)
The area shaded in green above
represents the boundary for the new K-4
elementary school in Chatham. The
shaded red lines represent I-72 (top),
Route 4 (left), Walnut Street (bottom) and
I-55 (right).
represents the boundary for the new K-4
elementary school in Chatham. The
shaded red lines represent I-72 (top),
Route 4 (left), Walnut Street (bottom) and
I-55 (right).
Intergovernmental agreement passed,
well field bid accepted
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
There were a number of items discussed at a busy round of committee meetings for the
Chatham Village Board Tuesday night. (more)
well field bid accepted
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
There were a number of items discussed at a busy round of committee meetings for the
Chatham Village Board Tuesday night. (more)
Trustees debate water, sewer increases;
vote next week
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Chatham Village Trustees continued to debate proposed increases to water and sewer rates at
Tuesday’s committee meetings. (more)
vote next week
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Chatham Village Trustees continued to debate proposed increases to water and sewer rates at
Tuesday’s committee meetings. (more)
Three schools poised for 7:50 a.m. start
next year
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Some parents and children in the Ball-Chatham School District may be setting their alarm
clocks a bit sooner in the 2011-12 school year. (more)
next year
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Some parents and children in the Ball-Chatham School District may be setting their alarm
clocks a bit sooner in the 2011-12 school year. (more)
The north exit/entrance of Cottonwood Drive
onto Route 4 is closed due to construction at
the Polecat Creek bridge. Work on widening
the bridge to five lanes continues. The entire
project includes resurfacing Route 4 to the
south end of town. It will be completed by
Fall 2011.
onto Route 4 is closed due to construction at
the Polecat Creek bridge. Work on widening
the bridge to five lanes continues. The entire
project includes resurfacing Route 4 to the
south end of town. It will be completed by
Fall 2011.
School board approves staggered start, end
times
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
At its regular meeting for January Monday night, the Ball-Chatham Board of Education approved the
staggered start/end times for district schools that were discussed two weeks ago. (more)
times
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
At its regular meeting for January Monday night, the Ball-Chatham Board of Education approved the
staggered start/end times for district schools that were discussed two weeks ago. (more)
Gillum notifies board of intent to retire in
2012
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Ball-Chatham School District Superintendent Bob Gillum has informed the Board of Education
through a formal letter that he intends on retiring at the end of his current contract, which expires
June 30, 2012. (more)
2012
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Ball-Chatham School District Superintendent Bob Gillum has informed the Board of Education
through a formal letter that he intends on retiring at the end of his current contract, which expires
June 30, 2012. (more)
Officer J. R. Richards and his new best
friend, Bella pose, at Community Park this
past Monday. Bella and Richards form the
first-ever K-9 unit at the Chatham P.D.
friend, Bella pose, at Community Park this
past Monday. Bella and Richards form the
first-ever K-9 unit at the Chatham P.D.
Village passes rate hikes
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
By a 4-1 vote Tuesday night, the Chatham Village Board approved significant raises in the water
and sewer rates for its customers. (more)
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
By a 4-1 vote Tuesday night, the Chatham Village Board approved significant raises in the water
and sewer rates for its customers. (more)
Census puts Chatham population at 11,500
Village of Chatham officials learned Tuesday that the official U. S. Census count for 2010 for the
Village is at 11,500. (more)
Village of Chatham officials learned Tuesday that the official U. S. Census count for 2010 for the
Village is at 11,500. (more)
Mulligan named
principal of new
elementary school
The Ball-Chatham Board of Education hired
Christi Mulligan as the principal of the new K-4
elementary school at Monday's special meeting.
(more)
principal of new
elementary school
The Ball-Chatham Board of Education hired
Christi Mulligan as the principal of the new K-4
elementary school at Monday's special meeting.
(more)