12-2-2010

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VANDALISM AT SALEM FRANKLIN PARK SCHOOL

Early Tuesday morning, several persons entered the Salem Franklin Park School and vandalized the building.  We spoke with Salem Chief of Police Ron Campo who said they received notice of the break-in Tuesday, at 5:24 a.m.  There was no sign of forced entry and the vandals are believed to have entered through an open window.  Chief Campo said damage is extensive.  Smart boards and computers in classrooms and a computer lab were totally destroyed.  The principal’s office computers and phone were destroyed and the entire office trashed.  Door knobs on locked doors were broken off and windows in the science lab were broken using the thigh bone of a human skeleton.  Damage is estimated in excess of $100,000.00.  Campo said very little was actually stolen. It appears the vandals were interested only in destruction of property.  The Franklin Park School was not in session Tuesday or Wednesday but is expected to be in session Thursday.  Classes at the Hawthorne Elementary School were also cancelled because lunches are prepared at the Franklin Park building.  Salem Police and Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigators continue the investigation.

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RECENT BURGLARIES OF AIR CONDITIONING UNITS

A recent surge in the number of thefts of air conditioning units has the Greenville Police Department asking for your help.  Greenville Police Sergeant Deb Keserauskis said outside air conditioning units at several buildings in Greenville have been tampered with or stolen in the past few months.  These units contain copper tubing, a valuable commodity to recycling yards.  If you see any suspicious people, vehicles, or activities, or if you have information concerning any of these thefts, please contact the Greenville Police Department at 664-2131.

 

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FORMER MT. VERNON MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO TIMESHARE RESALE SCAM

Darnell Disroe, age 38, of Boynton Beach, Florida, formerly of Mt. Vernon, recently pled guilty to four counts of mail fraud arising from a resale scam which operated in Florida. Disroe is the last of three men charged in the indictment which alleged that the three men, operating under the name of “Real Timeshare Marketing,” conducted a telemarketing timeshare resale scheme targeting timeshare owners. “Real Timeshare Marketing” victimized approximately 615 consumers in forty six states and Canada of over $1.3 million dollars. Each count carries a penalty of up to 25 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00, and up to five years supervised release.  Sentencing is set for March 4, 2011.

MILLS TOWNSHIP TO SELL REAL ESTATE

Mills Township having an auction to sell the former Mills Township Shed and property in Beaver Creek. You may tour the property tour this Sunday, December 5 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The auction is Thursday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the new township shed on Route 143 three miles west of Route 127. For more information, contact Langham Auctioneers.

OBITUARIES

ROBERT BOB VOLZ

Robert “Bob” Volz age 79 of Alhambra passed away Tuesday at his home.  Funeral services will be Saturday December the 4th at 10AM at Dauderman Mortuary in Alhambra.  Visitation will be Friday from 4-8PM and Saturday from 8-10AM at Dauderman Mortuary.  Memorials may be made to the Alhambra Fire Department or Salem Cemetery. 

JULIUS HOLTKAMP

Julius H. Holtkamp, age 95 of Huntsville Alabama, formerly of Carlyle, passed away Tuesday, November 30th in Alabama. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 2pm at St. Mary’s Church in Carlyle. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from noon to 1:30pm at Zieren Day Funeral Home in Carlyle. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity.

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