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Milan trustees approve Johnson as police chief
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MILAN — Trustees unanimously approved Shawn Johnson as chief of police during Monday night's village board meeting. In the presence of a standing-room-only crowd of more than 80 people, Mr. Johnson was sworn in by village clerk Barb Lee and stood patiently as his wife, Charlotte Johnson, pinned on his chief's badge. "I made sure to wear the (bulletproof) vest," Chief Johnson said with a laugh. Chief Johnson has been with the Milan Police Department since 1997 and was promoted from captain. He has served as interim chief since police chief Mark Beckwith retired on Nov. 9. "I think we've done our due diligence since Chief Beckwith retired," said Mayor Duane Dawson. "We decided the best way to do this was keep it in house. We have a fine police force. All the officers of the department were very supportive." Chief Johnson said he intends to continue with progress made through the years and wants to keep building a good relationship with the community. Chief Johnson, 40, is a native of Galesburg and graduated from Knox College. He previously worked for the Galva Police Department. He is married with two young boys and is a resident of Milan. In other action Monday, trustees passed an ordinance eliminating the requirement for sprinklers in residential homes. Mayor Dawson said the board's intent is not to diminish the importance of sprinklers in homes but to give people an option. He said he didn't want to create a new rule that would add to the price of a house. Village attorney Lincoln Scott said many ordinances in other counties regarding sprinklers use the word "may" instead of "shall," and he recommended that Milan use the same language. Fire Chief Gary Chapman said the main concern is that materials used in modern home construction are no longer solid wood. He said many homes are built of fast-burning materials such as laminate and drywall. "Once that fire heats up the glue and other chemicals, you lose that house in 15 minutes. It puts us at a disadvantage," said Chief Chapman. 
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Today is Sunday, May 26, the 146th day of 2013. There are 219 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: The information called for in yesterday's Argus, in relation to thechild abandoned in Moline, by its mother two years ago, was furnished us last evening.The child was found by a Swede and has been kindly cared for.
1888 -- 125 years ago: The annual review and inspection of the Rock Island volunteerfire department took place today, and there will be a firemen's ball tonight.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Captain H.F. Young, former Mississippi river pilot, and T.W.Chapman left Rock Island today for Alaska to enter river service there.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Poppies were blooming today at the headquarters of the Rock Islandunit of the American Legion auxiliary at the Y.M.C.A. as the little red memorial flowers, which the people of Rock Island will wear in honor of veterans.
1963 -- 50 years ago: One hundred and fifty of the best show horses in Illinois and Iowaare expected to compete tomorrow for some $500 in trophies, ribbons and prize money inthe first major horse show of the season.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Moline Public Hospital presented blue ribbons to the winnersof a recent poster contest, held in conjunction with National Hospital Week. Utilizingthe theme of "You're Our Specialty," the following were grand prize winners: MindyBenson, Moline; Thao Dang, Moline; Gared Laux, Moline; John Murphy, Rock Island;Justin Pulford and Bennie Jo Starkey, Moline.
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