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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 2004
Page
1
A tape captures Matt Hale allegedly laughing about shooting, raising questions about extremism. Other brief items note a student charged with faking abduction and a sexual abuse trial testimony, reflecting ongoing legal cases. Weather forecase shows partly cloudy skies.
AP analysis shows higher fees on plates and waste disposal raise far less than Gov Blagojevich expected to close a 4.8 billion deficit. The Economic and Fiscal Commission trimmed its estimate to 344 million, while the governor had counted 421 million.
Benton police faced a 416000 dollar deficit as the city council voted to lay off one patrolman. Craig Doty offered a voluntary layoff to keep Brent Erthall employed, preventing unemployment for the 8 year veteran with 2 years on the Benton force and his wife Amy and two sons. The rare act followed discussions at crowded council meetings.
Less than 24 hours after Phil Werkmeister was dismissed Benton announces veteran officer Shawn Isaacs as interim chief while applications are sought. Police and fire commissioner J R Moore said internal and external candidates will be considered with a hire expected in 60 to 120 days. Werkmeister, a 30 year veteran hired in July 2001, was fired Tuesday over disputes with council on police layoffs.
Keep Carbondale Beautiful plans a city-wide litter cleanup to lift about two tons of trash. Kris Schachel invites volunteers at Turley Park from 8 to 10:30 a.m. to register and receive a free recycled cotton T-shirt while supplies last, then be assigned areas to clean with gloves provided.
Kris ScHACHEL KCB Executive Director says the activity combines walking with litter collection, likening it to a walk-athon that emphasizes cleanup. The event aims to engage participants in environmental stewardship through active participation.
The Jackson County Board in Murphysboro is considering purchasing the old Craine Furniture property at 22 S. 10th St. to house the Public Defender's Office Board of Review and probation, saving leasing costs estimated at 50,000 annually. The executive session yielded no action while discussions consider a lease purchase option.
Benton high school board faces a projected 350000 deficit and will explore cost cutting options at tonight's meeting. Superintendent Kelly Stewart says the district aims to reduce spending for the coming year as officials review potential budget actions.
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