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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 2003
Page
12
Shirley Davis led the first money booth grab during the Mega Millionaire bundle sale at Illinois Center Mall in Marion on Friday night, with participants racing to grab cash over a 30 second window.
Tamaroa Grade School Superintendent Robert Trover receives a two year extension and a 3.8 percent raise. The salary rises to 67500 for 2003 2004. Board amends calendar designating June 3 as final day.
Red Dot Construction submitted the low bid of 278 052 75 for a rural water extension along Illinois 150 and nearby areas. The contract not awarded due to plan to sell water to Egyptian Water Company. City approved. other party not yet. Also hires Brad Thomas as animal control officer. Elverado calendar approved for 2003 04 with institute Aug 18 and attendance Aug 19. Mark Rohlfing hired as high school girls basketball coach and June McClanahan as bus driver. Meyers Floor Service and Designs Unlimited authorized to resurface seal and repaint the high school gym floor at 8500 dollars.
Anna city officials move to enforce cleanup laws by filing civil suits against five property owners for nuisance properties on East Vienna Street North Main Street Davie and Fowler streets The action aims to secure demolitions liens and city-led cleanup with daily fines and potential utility shutoffs or foreclosure to improve deteriorating properties and deter future violations.
William Baize of Herrin has been found guilty by Circuit Judge Phillip Palmer on two felony counts of criminal disposal of waste for dumping more than 8,000 cubic yards of shingles siding and wood into an abandoned Herrin strip mine. The case, pursued by Attorney General Lisa Madigan and IEPA Director Renee Cipriano, spells a possible sentence of one to three years in prison and fines up to 25,000 dollars with a July 31 sentencing hearing pending.
Creal Springs Police Chief Ron Ramos plans stricter enforcement of trash and burn rules after residents report ongoing litter near homes. The city will issue warnings and citations for nuisance vehicles and illegal burns while urging residents to contact Williamson County Sheriff for complaints.
Captain Burnham leads enforcement efforts as illegal dumping and littering rise amid limited funds. A recent case resulted in a $75 ticket and cleanup orders, with fines up to $1,500 possible. Public info officer Maggie Carson cites tire-related sites and mosquito risk, noting tire removal requires consent and community tire collection events exist. Recycling efforts, local programs, and citizen tips aid enforcement as Illinois EPA stresses public reporting via Marion office or anonymous hotlines.
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