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Water plant project takes positive step forward
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Chatham Village Board approved a nearly $1.2 million bid from WesTech Engineering for special
filtration equipment to be used at the well sites for the planned Chatham Water Plant near Buckhart. (more)
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Chatham Village Board approved a nearly $1.2 million bid from WesTech Engineering for special
filtration equipment to be used at the well sites for the planned Chatham Water Plant near Buckhart. (more)
Boil order lifted
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
A 9-foot break in a water main near the I-55 frontage
road this past Saturday morning spawned a boil order
that lasted to late Tuesday morning for Village of
Chatham water customers. (more)
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
A 9-foot break in a water main near the I-55 frontage
road this past Saturday morning spawned a boil order
that lasted to late Tuesday morning for Village of
Chatham water customers. (more)
Gillum: Space crunch puts
referendum on fast track
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Enrollment is up in the Ball-Chatham School District,
most buildings are out or close to being out of classroom
space and there is nowhere to put any future student
growth without displacement or modular buildings being
brought in. (more)
referendum on fast track
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Enrollment is up in the Ball-Chatham School District,
most buildings are out or close to being out of classroom
space and there is nowhere to put any future student
growth without displacement or modular buildings being
brought in. (more)
LOCAL SOLDIER HONORED - Chief Warrant
Officer Darin Anderson of Chatham was
honored at a recent Chicago Bears
preseason game against the Kansas City
Chiefs at Soldier Field. Anderson
represented all of the U.S. Armed Forces as
he was recognized for his accomplishments
as a member of the Illinois Army National
Guard. He is pictured with Bears player
Jason McKie, who purchased four tickets for
Anderson and his family to attend the game.
Anderson was recognized during the third
quarter of the game and shown on the
JumboTron as fans and players stood and
applauded. Anderson, a member of the
Illinois Army National Guard since 1995, was
one of seven members of Detachment 36,
Operational Support Airlift in Decatur
mobilized from April to November 2007 in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He flew
110 air combat missions, 610 combat flight
hours and also served as the unit's Aviation
Safety Officer, Instructor Pilot, Supply Officer,
Administrative Officer and Assistant
Operations Officer. Following the unit's
deployment he was awarded a Bronze Star,
Air Medal and Combat Action Badge.
Anderson, a life-long Bears fan, attended the
game with his wife, Christine, and daughters
Aubrey and Savannah.
Officer Darin Anderson of Chatham was
honored at a recent Chicago Bears
preseason game against the Kansas City
Chiefs at Soldier Field. Anderson
represented all of the U.S. Armed Forces as
he was recognized for his accomplishments
as a member of the Illinois Army National
Guard. He is pictured with Bears player
Jason McKie, who purchased four tickets for
Anderson and his family to attend the game.
Anderson was recognized during the third
quarter of the game and shown on the
JumboTron as fans and players stood and
applauded. Anderson, a member of the
Illinois Army National Guard since 1995, was
one of seven members of Detachment 36,
Operational Support Airlift in Decatur
mobilized from April to November 2007 in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He flew
110 air combat missions, 610 combat flight
hours and also served as the unit's Aviation
Safety Officer, Instructor Pilot, Supply Officer,
Administrative Officer and Assistant
Operations Officer. Following the unit's
deployment he was awarded a Bronze Star,
Air Medal and Combat Action Badge.
Anderson, a life-long Bears fan, attended the
game with his wife, Christine, and daughters
Aubrey and Savannah.
Lock your doors!
A recent rash of car burglaries in Chatham has
prompted a reminder from Chatham Police Chief Roy
Barnett for residents to lock their car doors when not in
their vehicles. Barnett added that all of the recent
incidents involved unlocked cars. A number of items
have been stolen, including a laptop computer.
A recent rash of car burglaries in Chatham has
prompted a reminder from Chatham Police Chief Roy
Barnett for residents to lock their car doors when not in
their vehicles. Barnett added that all of the recent
incidents involved unlocked cars. A number of items
have been stolen, including a laptop computer.
TITANS OF THE WEEK - For the Week of Sept.
8 at Glenwood High School, the Titans of the
Week are juniors Kyle O'Brien and Brittany
Osborn, shown with GHS principal Nate
Cunningham.
8 at Glenwood High School, the Titans of the
Week are juniors Kyle O'Brien and Brittany
Osborn, shown with GHS principal Nate
Cunningham.
Intersection work close
to completion
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The finishing touches are currently being applied to the
work at the Walnut/Park intersection in Chatham, with
final completion only a week or two away. (more)
to completion
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The finishing touches are currently being applied to the
work at the Walnut/Park intersection in Chatham, with
final completion only a week or two away. (more)
New firefighters begin
duties soon
The Chatham Fire Protection District is in the process of
adding five full-time firefighters, with three new volunteer
firefighters also being added. The five new full-time hires
will bring the full-time staff to 17. The three new volunteer
firefighters that have been hired are Scott Snider, Tom
Wilson and Kyle Enstrom. The new hires will allow for
five full-time staff members to be on duty each shift, with
Assistant Chief Bruce Osborne shifting to days with
Chief Phil Schumer. The new full-time hires are expected
to begin a three-week training period Sept. 22 before
starting regular duties Oct. 11.
•In other news, Steve Sullivan has agreed to remain on
the Fire District Board of Trustees, at least through the
end of his current term (May 31, 2009). He and Gerald
Hughes are currently serving on the board. The one open
position is expected to be filled by the Sangamon County
Board soon, and the person who is nominated probably
will be voted on officially at the County Board's Oct. 14
meeting.
duties soon
The Chatham Fire Protection District is in the process of
adding five full-time firefighters, with three new volunteer
firefighters also being added. The five new full-time hires
will bring the full-time staff to 17. The three new volunteer
firefighters that have been hired are Scott Snider, Tom
Wilson and Kyle Enstrom. The new hires will allow for
five full-time staff members to be on duty each shift, with
Assistant Chief Bruce Osborne shifting to days with
Chief Phil Schumer. The new full-time hires are expected
to begin a three-week training period Sept. 22 before
starting regular duties Oct. 11.
•In other news, Steve Sullivan has agreed to remain on
the Fire District Board of Trustees, at least through the
end of his current term (May 31, 2009). He and Gerald
Hughes are currently serving on the board. The one open
position is expected to be filled by the Sangamon County
Board soon, and the person who is nominated probably
will be voted on officially at the County Board's Oct. 14
meeting.
Werth named MVP of AAU
National Tournament
Hannah Werth, an incoming senior at Glenwood High School,
has been named as the Most Valuable Player of the 36-team
AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships 17-under Open
Division. Werth, competing for the Illini Elite 17 Cardinal club
team, helped lead her team to the national title in the 17-under
Open Division. The tournament was held last week in
Orlando, FL. Werth's team defeated the Asics KIVA 17 Red
squad 25-21, 25-23 in the title match.
A total of 14 girls were named as All-Americans at the tourney,
with Werth selected as the MVP of the squad. Teammates
Kelsey Heckelman and Allison Kirk of Illini Elite were also
named to the All-American team. The 35th AAU Girls Junior
National Volleyball Championships were held June 11-19 at
Disney's Wide World of Sports and the Orange County
Convention Center in Orlando.
National Tournament
Hannah Werth, an incoming senior at Glenwood High School,
has been named as the Most Valuable Player of the 36-team
AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships 17-under Open
Division. Werth, competing for the Illini Elite 17 Cardinal club
team, helped lead her team to the national title in the 17-under
Open Division. The tournament was held last week in
Orlando, FL. Werth's team defeated the Asics KIVA 17 Red
squad 25-21, 25-23 in the title match.
A total of 14 girls were named as All-Americans at the tourney,
with Werth selected as the MVP of the squad. Teammates
Kelsey Heckelman and Allison Kirk of Illini Elite were also
named to the All-American team. The 35th AAU Girls Junior
National Volleyball Championships were held June 11-19 at
Disney's Wide World of Sports and the Orange County
Convention Center in Orlando.
Glenwood's Morgan Tudor
fires a pitch in the first inning
of the Titans' 15-0 win over
New Berlin Tuesday.
fires a pitch in the first inning
of the Titans' 15-0 win over
New Berlin Tuesday.
Early home cooking greets talented Titans
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Fans of the Glenwood Titans will not have to travel very far to follow their favorite team this
season. Well, at least until later in October anyway. (more)
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Fans of the Glenwood Titans will not have to travel very far to follow their favorite team this
season. Well, at least until later in October anyway. (more)
Glenwood's Carter Cox makes
an outstanding interception
during the first quarter of
Friday's game. Cox returned the
ball 34 yards to set up the
Titans' second touchdown of the
night.
an outstanding interception
during the first quarter of
Friday's game. Cox returned the
ball 34 yards to set up the
Titans' second touchdown of the
night.
Devin VonNordheim-Moore
catches a 26-yard pass from QB
Kyle Elmore during Friday's game
as Triad's Jon Myers defends.
catches a 26-yard pass from QB
Kyle Elmore during Friday's game
as Triad's Jon Myers defends.
Hannah Johnson (left)
placed fourth in 14:02,
while teammate Kirsten
Aydt took first in 13:31
for the GMS girls cross
country team at
Tuesday's meet at
Wildlife.
placed fourth in 14:02,
while teammate Kirsten
Aydt took first in 13:31
for the GMS girls cross
country team at
Tuesday's meet at
Wildlife.
Titans finish job in
2nd half to defeat
Triad
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
A game full of statistical oddities came to
down to fundamental execution in the second
half last Friday night at Glenwood High
School. (more)
2nd half to defeat
Triad
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
A game full of statistical oddities came to
down to fundamental execution in the second
half last Friday night at Glenwood High
School. (more)
'Jury's out' on GHS
cross country teams
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
A year after enjoying unparalleled success in
the first year of the IHSA's three-class system,
the Glenwood High School cross country
teams find themselves searching for
identities as the season opens this weekend
in Granite City. (more)
cross country teams
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
A year after enjoying unparalleled success in
the first year of the IHSA's three-class system,
the Glenwood High School cross country
teams find themselves searching for
identities as the season opens this weekend
in Granite City. (more)
Glenwood's Dan Ramsden brings down
Lanphier's Jebori Coleman as Mike Kilberg
(40) closes in during the Titans' 21-0 win last
Friday night at GHS.
Lanphier's Jebori Coleman as Mike Kilberg
(40) closes in during the Titans' 21-0 win last
Friday night at GHS.
Glenwood quarterback Kyle Elmore heads for
a first down as Lanphier's Cameron
Claycomb defends during Friday's game, won
21-0 by the Titans.
a first down as Lanphier's Cameron
Claycomb defends during Friday's game, won
21-0 by the Titans.
Titans post 3rd straight
shutout of Lanphier
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Mike Ranos scored two third-quarter
touchdowns to help the Glenwood Titans break
open a close game at halftime and post their
third successive shutout victory over Lanphier,
this one a 21-0 decision in Chatham this past
Friday night. (more)
shutout of Lanphier
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Mike Ranos scored two third-quarter
touchdowns to help the Glenwood Titans break
open a close game at halftime and post their
third successive shutout victory over Lanphier,
this one a 21-0 decision in Chatham this past
Friday night. (more)
Volleyball Titans take care
of Taylorville
The Glenwood High School girls volleyball team opened
Central State Eight conference play Tuesday night, taking
care of Taylorville 25-15, 25-14 in action at GHS. (more)
of Taylorville
The Glenwood High School girls volleyball team opened
Central State Eight conference play Tuesday night, taking
care of Taylorville 25-15, 25-14 in action at GHS. (more)
Spartans play
keep-away, nearly
pull off major upset
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Southeast High School came into last Friday
night's contest against the Glenwood Titans with
what turned out to be an almost perfect game
plan for a major upset. (more)
keep-away, nearly
pull off major upset
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Southeast High School came into last Friday
night's contest against the Glenwood Titans with
what turned out to be an almost perfect game
plan for a major upset. (more)
Bandy pitches out of early
jams, bats come alive in 9-2
GMS win
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Starter Madison Bandy pitched out of some early trouble,
and the Glenwood bats came alive later on as the Titan
softball girls claimed a 9-2 decision over Rochester in
the title game of the IESA Class AA Chatham Regional
Tuesday at GIS. (more)
jams, bats come alive in 9-2
GMS win
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
Starter Madison Bandy pitched out of some early trouble,
and the Glenwood bats came alive later on as the Titan
softball girls claimed a 9-2 decision over Rochester in
the title game of the IESA Class AA Chatham Regional
Tuesday at GIS. (more)