Teens attempt to sell grave marker at scrap yard
By Pat Phillips
Friday October 10, 2008
Rick Danzl
This bronze grave marker, now being kept at the Vermilion County War Museum in Danville, came to the attention of local officials after two teenagers tried to sell it as scrap at Bryant's Auto Parts and Recycling in Danville.
DANVILLE – Recyclers have seen it all lately when it comes to what is carried in just to pick up a few dollars. Police reports show wiring stripped from vacant buildings, air conditioners stolen right out of windows, manhole covers taken from city streets.
On Monday, volunteer Mike Mains made his usual trip to Bryant's Auto Parts and Recycling, 1406 Warrington Ave., Danville, to deliver aluminum cans. Mains is the primary caretaker for collecting cans from bins around the area. The money is designated for upkeep of the war monuments around Danville.
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