Herald and Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 15

PageBI Decatur, Illinois, Thursday, October 27, 1983 Central Illinois- 1M ICE HOUSE PRESENTS RASY LAM MVS Total Entertainment Center at Eldorado Van Dvke A. few i THE PROMT Contemporary Rock Band Stage Show Video IntermissionsColdest Beer At The-Lowest Juveniles cited in incidents Hospital bills haunt county By DAWN MORVILLE Herald ft Rtvltw Stiff Writir A Macon County Board committee is again faced with the question of the county's liability to pay hospital bills for people who are arrested and later released from custody. MATTOON Four male juveniles were cited Wednesday and released for burglary and criminal damage to property. The boys, ranging in age from 13 to 15, allegedly burglarized Howell Asphalt Clark Foundry, Washington Elementary School, Armstrong Center and the Mattoon School District bus garage. The Mattoon Police Department described the burglaries as acts of general ransacking.

Items taken include candy and a date stamper. Glue was poured on desks in the schools. Rick Nekola, assistant Coles County state's attorney, said the juveniles will be charged with delinquency when they make their first appearance in court, Nov. 18. Eureka Vacc on Sale The issue resurfaced at ft gm'l 'W.

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However, Ferre told the committee Wednesday, "We cannot take these people and give them NTAs and think we're off the hook." He said the hospital at first seeks payment from the person or through his insurance. However, most of these people have no assets or insurance, Ferre said. The hospital then demands payment from the county. Committee member David Drobisch said he believes the county is responsible for paying the bills. "I don't think we should legally dodge it," he said.

"I think we're obligated. If we (gave them a notice to appear) after we put them in (the hospital), we're on shaky, loose ground." However, Drobisch said he believes that the county, city and hospital should establish policies about the issue before Jan. 1, when the arresting agencies will be responsible for paying the medical bills. The committee decided that it will seek a written opinion from State's Attorney Basil Greanias. Drobisch voted against the motion.

1 charged in purse snatching Alan Flowers, 22, of the 300 Block N. Illinois St. has been charged in Macon County Circuit Court with robbery and theft from a person. Charges allege that Flowers took a purse from Verna Guymon, 71, of the 900 Block Park Place on Oct. 20 in the 200 Block W.j Main St.

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