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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2001
Page
3
AP reports more than 50 animals including dogs cats birds perished in a Skokie residence fire. Homeowner Linda Gelb, an animal rehabilitator, rescued nine animals before fire officials estimate the blaze began in the kitchen.
Descendants argue over neglect at Root Cemetery in Hallock Township, Chllillicothe area. The nine Civil War soldiers and War of 1812 veteran are buried there, with the site now part of a nature preserve since 1994, limiting upkeep by the township.
A Buffalo man identified as Matthew Bearden, 35, was sentenced to a year in prison after pleading guilty to obstructing justice. He falsely claimed Saudi royal lineage while at a Mercer County deputy's custody, using the alias Prince Saud bin Faisal Abdul Aziz Al-Saud to obtain credit. He was arrested June 1 near Sherrard after presenting himself as royalty.
Illinois reports 205 on the job fatalities in 2000, 14 farmers killed, down from 29 the prior year when farming led all occupations. Truckers and drivers recorded 29 deaths, construction 26, with national fatalities down 2 percent to 5,915.
Angie Forby, wife of state Rep. Gary F. Forby, was involved in a minor car dent after a deer collision two weeks after Illinois House backed an extra deer hunting day. Gov. Ryan vetoed the bill, citing hunter confusion, while Forby sought an override.
At the Illinois State Fair Gov. George H. Ryan led a rally with officials criticizing California Gov. Gray Davis over ethanol imports. About 250 people heard Ryan claim Illinois as the top ethanol producer while SIU President James E. Walker noted a new Edwardsville ethanol facility. Ryan also signed the AgriFIRST law, backed by Sen. N. Duane Noland with a $3 million commitment for grants and technical aid to agricultural entrepreneurs.
Lynne Oil Producing Co. seeks a lease from the Bi-State Authority for 1,200 acres near the Lawrenceville airport to drill at least four wells. Opponents warn drilling could contaminate an underground aquifer supplying Lawrenceville and nearby areas. The City Council must approve within 30 to 60 days.
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