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Hansen elected
school board
president
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The winds of change blew strong and
steady at Monday night's Ball-Chatham
Board of Education meeting, and there
wasn't exactly a consensus as to how
those changes came about. (more)
school board
president
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The winds of change blew strong and
steady at Monday night's Ball-Chatham
Board of Education meeting, and there
wasn't exactly a consensus as to how
those changes came about. (more)
CW4 Darin Anderson (left) of Chatham, a
member of the Army National Guard,
presented an authentic American Flag that
flew on a combat mission he was a part of
in Iraq this past Veteran's Day to the
Chatham American Legion at Monday's
Memorial Day Services. Accepting the flag
and certificate was Gary Ori, Commander
of American Legion Post 759. Anderson
served a tour of duty in Iraq in 2007.
member of the Army National Guard,
presented an authentic American Flag that
flew on a combat mission he was a part of
in Iraq this past Veteran's Day to the
Chatham American Legion at Monday's
Memorial Day Services. Accepting the flag
and certificate was Gary Ori, Commander
of American Legion Post 759. Anderson
served a tour of duty in Iraq in 2007.
Village board approves off-
street parking change
The Chatham Village Board approved a change to the off-
street parking ordinance at Tuesday's regular meeting.
The ordinance now allows for the parking of boats,
trailers, campers, etc. in side yards, along with back yards,
as they had been allowed to previously. Those vehicles are
still not allowed to be parked in front yards or front
driveways, or on the street.
Village Director Meredith Branham explained that the
change was enacted to aid property owners with corner lots,
which technically are not considered to have rear yards.
Their only option up until now was to park their oversize
vehicles in an enclosed garage.
The changes were first brought forth to the Plan
Commission, then forwarded to the Public Works
Committee and then the Village Board.
•Work continues at the Park/Walnut intersection, with P.H.
Broughton the lead contractor. Branham said 95 percent of
the storm sewer work has been completed, and from there
the work will shift to adding turn lanes, curb and gutter work
and eventually traffic signals. The new estimated
completion date is sometime this fall, maybe October or
November.
•As was discussed at the last regular meeting, the board
formally approved four percent raises for village
management and non-union personnel.
•Finally, the village approved its MFT (Motor Fuel Tax) road
projects for the summer. Branham said all of the oil and
chip and overlay work should be completed before the start
of school in mid-August.
street parking change
The Chatham Village Board approved a change to the off-
street parking ordinance at Tuesday's regular meeting.
The ordinance now allows for the parking of boats,
trailers, campers, etc. in side yards, along with back yards,
as they had been allowed to previously. Those vehicles are
still not allowed to be parked in front yards or front
driveways, or on the street.
Village Director Meredith Branham explained that the
change was enacted to aid property owners with corner lots,
which technically are not considered to have rear yards.
Their only option up until now was to park their oversize
vehicles in an enclosed garage.
The changes were first brought forth to the Plan
Commission, then forwarded to the Public Works
Committee and then the Village Board.
•Work continues at the Park/Walnut intersection, with P.H.
Broughton the lead contractor. Branham said 95 percent of
the storm sewer work has been completed, and from there
the work will shift to adding turn lanes, curb and gutter work
and eventually traffic signals. The new estimated
completion date is sometime this fall, maybe October or
November.
•As was discussed at the last regular meeting, the board
formally approved four percent raises for village
management and non-union personnel.
•Finally, the village approved its MFT (Motor Fuel Tax) road
projects for the summer. Branham said all of the oil and
chip and overlay work should be completed before the start
of school in mid-August.
Sweet Corn Queen Pageant July 18
This year's Sweet Corn Queen Pageant will be held Friday, July 18, at Community Park. All girls ages
sophomore to senior at Glenwood High School are welcome to participate. Various prizes and scholarship
money will be awarded. For an information packet or questions, contact Ashley Lynch at 217-891-2901 or
217-483-2109.
This year's Sweet Corn Queen Pageant will be held Friday, July 18, at Community Park. All girls ages
sophomore to senior at Glenwood High School are welcome to participate. Various prizes and scholarship
money will be awarded. For an information packet or questions, contact Ashley Lynch at 217-891-2901 or
217-483-2109.
Village budget passed
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Chatham Village Board passed a mammoth $36.8
million budget for fiscal year 2009 at Tuesday's regular
meeting. That number is inflated, however, as it reflects
more than $2.5 million in costs for the new electric
substation and $19 million for the anticipated receipt and
expenditure of bond proceeds for the new water plant.
(more)
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Chatham Village Board passed a mammoth $36.8
million budget for fiscal year 2009 at Tuesday's regular
meeting. That number is inflated, however, as it reflects
more than $2.5 million in costs for the new electric
substation and $19 million for the anticipated receipt and
expenditure of bond proceeds for the new water plant.
(more)
Jim Lee hired as Associate Principal at
Glenwood High
Jim Lee, principal at Sherrard High School the past six years, has been hired as the new Associate
Principal at Glenwood High School. (more)
Glenwood High
Jim Lee, principal at Sherrard High School the past six years, has been hired as the new Associate
Principal at Glenwood High School. (more)
Rachel Wang has been named
as the Valedictorian of the
Glenwood High School Class of
2008.
as the Valedictorian of the
Glenwood High School Class of
2008.
Glenwood High School Social
Studies teacher Brent Duggins
was selected by the Class of
2008 to speak at Saturday's
Glenwood graduation
ceremonies at the PCCC in
Springfield (Photo courtesy
Flynn Photography).
Studies teacher Brent Duggins
was selected by the Class of
2008 to speak at Saturday's
Glenwood graduation
ceremonies at the PCCC in
Springfield (Photo courtesy
Flynn Photography).
STATE RECORD BREAKERS! - The
Glenwood Middle School 4x100 relay team
broke both state and school records at last
weekend's IESA Class 7AA girls state track
meet. The Titans claimed the state title with a
time of 51.91 seconds, beating the mark of
52.38 set by East St. Louis Lincoln in 2003.
Team members are (l-r): Crystal Lee, Anika
Webster, Taylor Copp, Jazmin Jackson and
Malina Murphy (alternate).
Glenwood Middle School 4x100 relay team
broke both state and school records at last
weekend's IESA Class 7AA girls state track
meet. The Titans claimed the state title with a
time of 51.91 seconds, beating the mark of
52.38 set by East St. Louis Lincoln in 2003.
Team members are (l-r): Crystal Lee, Anika
Webster, Taylor Copp, Jazmin Jackson and
Malina Murphy (alternate).
STATE QUALIFIERS! - Four Glenwood High
School boys track team members have
qualified for the IHSA Class AA state track
meet. They are (l-r): Ryan Frederking (long
jump), Mike Ranos (110 hurdles), Neal
Anderson (1600, 3200) and Greg Staley (800).
School boys track team members have
qualified for the IHSA Class AA state track
meet. They are (l-r): Ryan Frederking (long
jump), Mike Ranos (110 hurdles), Neal
Anderson (1600, 3200) and Greg Staley (800).
Four Titans headed
to state track meet
It was a solid day for the Glenwood High
boys track team at last Friday's Class AA
Springfield Sectional, as the Titans have
qualified for the state meet in five different
events. (more)
to state track meet
It was a solid day for the Glenwood High
boys track team at last Friday's Class AA
Springfield Sectional, as the Titans have
qualified for the state meet in five different
events. (more)
NICE CATCH, SHELBI! -
Glenwood's Shelbi Tudor made a
nice snag of a foul pop-up during
the seventh inning of the Titans'
11-2 win over Springfield High
Tuesday.
Glenwood's Shelbi Tudor made a
nice snag of a foul pop-up during
the seventh inning of the Titans'
11-2 win over Springfield High
Tuesday.
Girls rattle bats, steal
8 bases to defeat SHS
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Alyssa Esperum pounded two doubles and had
two RBI, and sophomore Mariah Cole added two
hits and three stolen bases as the Glenwood High
girls softball team cruised to an 11-2 win over
Springfield High Tuesday in a Class 3A Springfield
Regional semifinal game at UIS. (more)
8 bases to defeat SHS
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Alyssa Esperum pounded two doubles and had
two RBI, and sophomore Mariah Cole added two
hits and three stolen bases as the Glenwood High
girls softball team cruised to an 11-2 win over
Springfield High Tuesday in a Class 3A Springfield
Regional semifinal game at UIS. (more)
Dominant Titan girls
down Tigers, advance
to Sectional final
The Glenwood Titans girls soccer team served
notice Tuesday night that what happened in the
past may not necessarily represent what is going to
happen in the future. (more)
down Tigers, advance
to Sectional final
The Glenwood Titans girls soccer team served
notice Tuesday night that what happened in the
past may not necessarily represent what is going to
happen in the future. (more)
Village honors
veterans
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Chatham Village Board honored four
veterans who recently returned from overseas
military service at Tuesday's regular meeting.
(more)
veterans
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Chatham Village Board honored four
veterans who recently returned from overseas
military service at Tuesday's regular meeting.
(more)
The Chatham area has been socked with
heavy rains lately, including a deluge this past
Saturday morning that added to the flooding
issues with Polecat Creek. Water could be
seen rising near the bridge that runs over
Route 4 (top), and residents along
Bonniebrook in Chatham Knolls and Teal in
Quail Meadows have been dealing with rising
floodwaters also.
heavy rains lately, including a deluge this past
Saturday morning that added to the flooding
issues with Polecat Creek. Water could be
seen rising near the bridge that runs over
Route 4 (top), and residents along
Bonniebrook in Chatham Knolls and Teal in
Quail Meadows have been dealing with rising
floodwaters also.
The Chatham McDonald's has been
honored with a Greenways Award from the
Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce for
contributions to the beautification around
their property. Dave Kasprzyk (left), owner
of McDonald's, accepted the award from
Jack Dunn, Chamber Executive Director.
honored with a Greenways Award from the
Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce for
contributions to the beautification around
their property. Dave Kasprzyk (left), owner
of McDonald's, accepted the award from
Jack Dunn, Chamber Executive Director.
Glenwood High School graduates Colin
Hammond (center) and Sean Ingrassia
(right), along with GCNN Coordinator Ryan
Bandy presented a promotional DVD they had
put together to the Board of Education Monday
night. The 20-minute video gives a full
snapshot of the Ball-Chatham School District,
complete with video shot at each school and
including footage from around the local
community. The DVD will be given to local
realtors and developers to give to families
considering moving into the school district.
Bandy stated that two GHS students shot 95
percent of the video used in the project and
wrote the entire script. GHS assistant
principal David Hay is the narrator. Ingrassia
and Hammond are 2008 GHS graduates, and
were students of Bandy's this past year during
the semester-long project. Bandy stated he
hoped to keep the project going, producing a
new DVD each year.
Hammond (center) and Sean Ingrassia
(right), along with GCNN Coordinator Ryan
Bandy presented a promotional DVD they had
put together to the Board of Education Monday
night. The 20-minute video gives a full
snapshot of the Ball-Chatham School District,
complete with video shot at each school and
including footage from around the local
community. The DVD will be given to local
realtors and developers to give to families
considering moving into the school district.
Bandy stated that two GHS students shot 95
percent of the video used in the project and
wrote the entire script. GHS assistant
principal David Hay is the narrator. Ingrassia
and Hammond are 2008 GHS graduates, and
were students of Bandy's this past year during
the semester-long project. Bandy stated he
hoped to keep the project going, producing a
new DVD each year.