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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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
CHATHAM GAS CLOSED - The BP gas
station at Route 4/Walnut, known as
Chatham Gas or K&S Fuel Mart, has been
closed for over a week. According to the
Illinois Liquor Control Commission, the
business had its liquor license revoked on
Oct. 30, 2009, for failing to pay a $3,000 fine
imposed for a second violation for selling
alcohol to a minor. K&S Fuel Mart was cited
for selling alcohol to a minor on Dec. 17,
2008, and Jan. 22, 2009, and a hearing
before the ILCC was held Aug. 12, 2009,
where the fine was imposed. According to
Sue Hofer, spokesperson for the ILCC, the
business could apply to have its liquor
license reinstated, but certain steps would
have to be followed and explanations given.
It is not known why the business is closed,
for it could continue to operate without a
liquor license. Bags have been put over the
gas pumps, though the electronic sign is still
working and some folks who did not know
the store was closed have been seen trying
to pump gas. Records at the ILCC list Mir
Khan as the business owner. Village of
Chatham officials have not been contacted
about the situation. The business formerly
operated as a Huck's convenience store until
2007.
station at Route 4/Walnut, known as
Chatham Gas or K&S Fuel Mart, has been
closed for over a week. According to the
Illinois Liquor Control Commission, the
business had its liquor license revoked on
Oct. 30, 2009, for failing to pay a $3,000 fine
imposed for a second violation for selling
alcohol to a minor. K&S Fuel Mart was cited
for selling alcohol to a minor on Dec. 17,
2008, and Jan. 22, 2009, and a hearing
before the ILCC was held Aug. 12, 2009,
where the fine was imposed. According to
Sue Hofer, spokesperson for the ILCC, the
business could apply to have its liquor
license reinstated, but certain steps would
have to be followed and explanations given.
It is not known why the business is closed,
for it could continue to operate without a
liquor license. Bags have been put over the
gas pumps, though the electronic sign is still
working and some folks who did not know
the store was closed have been seen trying
to pump gas. Records at the ILCC list Mir
Khan as the business owner. Village of
Chatham officials have not been contacted
about the situation. The business formerly
operated as a Huck's convenience store until
2007.
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)
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)
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)
Area police and firefighters helped raise over
$10,000 for the Camp “I Am Me” burn camp
through a “Guns ‘N Hoses” hockey game
fundraiser held Dec. 19 at the Nelson Center
in Springfield. Organizers of the event
included (from the left) Jason and Kim Noyes
of the Sherman Fire Department, along with
James Follis and Brian Gorbett of the
Chatham Fire Department. A number of
firefighters and police officers from
throughout central Illinois participated in the
event. Organizers said they hoped to make
the game an annual event.
$10,000 for the Camp “I Am Me” burn camp
through a “Guns ‘N Hoses” hockey game
fundraiser held Dec. 19 at the Nelson Center
in Springfield. Organizers of the event
included (from the left) Jason and Kim Noyes
of the Sherman Fire Department, along with
James Follis and Brian Gorbett of the
Chatham Fire Department. A number of
firefighters and police officers from
throughout central Illinois participated in the
event. Organizers said they hoped to make
the game an annual event.
Students of the Month at Glenwood Middle
School for December are (front, l-r): Emily
Moffat, McKenzie Ent, Kerraline Wurl, Andrew
Carpenter. Middle: Jake Vance, Erica
Rideout, Karah Bell, Eli Day, Brad Johnson.
Back: Christina Thomas, Tia VanFleet,
Melissa Britton, Sarah Sykes, Brian Hobbie,
Brandon Hobson. Not pictured: Connor
Etheridge.
School for December are (front, l-r): Emily
Moffat, McKenzie Ent, Kerraline Wurl, Andrew
Carpenter. Middle: Jake Vance, Erica
Rideout, Karah Bell, Eli Day, Brad Johnson.
Back: Christina Thomas, Tia VanFleet,
Melissa Britton, Sarah Sykes, Brian Hobbie,
Brandon Hobson. Not pictured: Connor
Etheridge.
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.
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.
Chatham American Legion Post 759 hosted
an American Legion Membership Caravan
Tuesday, with a number of state and national
Legion dignitaries on hand. Pictured with
Post 759 Commander Pat Schad (center) are
James C. Morris (left), Legion National Vice
Commander, and Bill Flanagan,
Commander of the Department of Illinois.
an American Legion Membership Caravan
Tuesday, with a number of state and national
Legion dignitaries on hand. Pictured with
Post 759 Commander Pat Schad (center) are
James C. Morris (left), Legion National Vice
Commander, and Bill Flanagan,
Commander of the Department of Illinois.
District
considering
expansion
at GIS
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
As the
Ball-Chatham School
District uses reserves
to fully fund a new
elementary school that
will soon be built next
to Glenwood High
School, the next big
capital project is
looming on the horizon.
(more)
considering
expansion
at GIS
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
As the
Ball-Chatham School
District uses reserves
to fully fund a new
elementary school that
will soon be built next
to Glenwood High
School, the next big
capital project is
looming on the horizon.
(more)
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)
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)