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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)
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)
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)
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)
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).
Village establishes new liquor
license class
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Chatham Village Board approved a new liquor license
classification Tuesday night during a swift 20-minute regular
meeting. (more)
license class
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Chatham Village Board approved a new liquor license
classification Tuesday night during a swift 20-minute regular
meeting. (more)
School board considers
facility projects, repairs
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Ball-Chatham Board of Education heard the annual
Operations and Facilities and Grounds reports at
Monday's special meeting. (more)
facility projects, repairs
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Ball-Chatham Board of Education heard the annual
Operations and Facilities and Grounds reports at
Monday's special meeting. (more)
Water plant vote nears; officials
say no recent talks with CWLP
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
As the time to vote on whether to proceed with a new water
plant nears, Village of Chatham officials say there have been no
recent talks with folks from Springfield CWLP, and none are
planned. (more)
say no recent talks with CWLP
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
As the time to vote on whether to proceed with a new water
plant nears, Village of Chatham officials say there have been no
recent talks with folks from Springfield CWLP, and none are
planned. (more)
School budget cuts debated;
bonding for projects
approved
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
As school districts across the State of Illinois face
budget crisis issues, the situation in Ball-Chatham is
rather tame, by comparison. (more)
bonding for projects
approved
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
As school districts across the State of Illinois face
budget crisis issues, the situation in Ball-Chatham is
rather tame, by comparison. (more)
TITANS OF THE WEEK - For the Week of
March 1 at Glenwood High School, the Titans
of the Week are (l-r): seniors Carter Cox,
Ashley Kulavic and Blake O'Connor. They
were nominated by GHS Secretary Susan
Nation.
March 1 at Glenwood High School, the Titans
of the Week are (l-r): seniors Carter Cox,
Ashley Kulavic and Blake O'Connor. They
were nominated by GHS Secretary Susan
Nation.
Presentation on water plant set
Tuesday
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Village Boards of Chatham and New Berlin are on the verge
of making a major, multi-million dollar decision that will directly
impact the future of both communities. (more)
Tuesday
By Joe Pritchett
Clarion Editor
The Village Boards of Chatham and New Berlin are on the verge
of making a major, multi-million dollar decision that will directly
impact the future of both communities. (more)