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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2004
Page
10
Herrin Church of Christ plans a larger building with a west east gabled roof auditorium and nine or ten classrooms in a north side education wing to increase visibility on Illinois 148. Members, led by Jim Stevens, help spearhead the project. If weather cooperates, opening is set for late October or early November.
Du Quoin moves toward a new $7 million wastewater treatment plant with a pledged phosphorus limit of 1.0 mg/L to satisfy environmental groups like Prairie Rivers and the Sierra Club. IEPA permits remain unresolved, with bids planned for July and construction targeted for fall. Grants total $500,000 with seeking $1.5 million from EDA and borrowing the rest from IEPA if available. City finances show $357,000 in bank accounts and a $153,000 first-quarter budget surplus.
Du Quoin offenders face prison terms for drug offenses. Ramsey Brock, 25, pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and received eight years with time served. Michael McCormack, 39, was sentenced to five years for methamphetamine delivery and three years for possession with sentences concurrent. He also faced minor misdemeanor dismissals and $5,000 in fines. Michael Smith, 30, charged with aggravated assault, posted bond and was released. Nicholas Brown, 18, arrested on a warrant for failure to pay fines and released on bond.
Joslyn, widow of a Murphysboro Marine, discusses the pride and frustration surrounding soldiers serving abroad. She notes the lack of condoning the prison incident, praises the troops as capable, and mentions a support network of wives. Speculation hints at a Christmas homecoming.
AFSCME accuses the governor of influenced polling while negotiations on pay scales and pension continue. Lawmakers push House Bill 7251 to require a 4 percent state employee pickup, with Blagojevich signaling possible cuts. Mooney says radio spots aim to improve state worker image as a statewide informational picket is planned at state offices.
A long list of cases from April to May details defendants charged with unlawful possession of controlled substances manufacturing chemicals and related offenses. Court dates span May 17 to May 24 with various verdicts including dismissals, probation, and prison sentences.
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