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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 2001
Page
1
Michael Owens a 15 year old welcomes home his pet iguana Elvis in Hannibal Missouri. Elvis had been missing for two weeks after being rescued from a tree by the Hannibal Board of Public Works. A second Hannibal iguana owned by Misti Burton remains missing since July 4. Elvis remains quiet.
French flyer Thierry Devaux, 41, tried a motorized parachute landing on the Statue of Liberty torch and became tangled high above the flame. Police freed him after a half hour and placed him in custody while tourists watched in disbelief. Devaux wore a Liberty T shirt and displayed anti land mine decals during the stunt.
In SOUTH BELOIT AP sees 14 year old 4-H member Amy Lang boost a fair pig to a new high bid of 25,000 after announcing proceeds would go to the family of slain Rockford Police Detective Kevin Rice. The pig and money were donated along, eight buyers returning the gift until the total reached 25,000 for Rice’s family.
The forecast calls for a cloudy day with highs near 89. Tonight may bring showers and a low around 72. Saturday turns hot and humid with a chance of storms and a high near 90. Subscriptions offered at 800 228-0429 option 2 and via www southernillinoisan com.
Herrin plant spokesman Chuck Parke says Maytag's plan to subassemble parts in Mexico will have little effect on Herrin employment. Maytag aims to cut costs, with about 230 new jobs in Mexico and a $2 million initial investment, while U.S. facilities will continue major appliance production.
Marion mayor says three developers have approached about 16 percent acres near the Veterans Affairs Medical Center on West Main Street, but no bids exist. An appraisal is planned though the council did not approve one. decision on disposal could take one or two months.
A telephone conference is planned next week to resolve Wal-Mart property issues with city leaders. City Attorney Wes Wilkins urged a single meeting with all parties including Wal-Mart's attorney to expedite answers. The call is set for Thursday morning with Wilkins, City Administrator Steve Guined, Mayor Steve Hartline, Public Works Manager Gene Sullivan and Wal-Mart's attorney.
Louis L. Cormier a 74 year old Zeigler barber was arrested by the Illinois State Police on two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving male juveniles under 17. Bond set at 50000. He remained in Franklin County Jail.
Laura Carterville writes a Father’s Day poem honoring her Vietnam veteran father Ron Martis. The sentimental piece earned national recognition after she presented it to him during a visit to the Wall in Herrin. Photograph by Michael Dann.
Laura Martis, 14, wrote a heartfelt poem after visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall in Herrin last May. Her verses honored her father Ron Martis, a Vietnam veteran, and gained national attention after Laura mailed copies to VFW headquarters in Kansas City, the Moving Wall founder in San Jose, and to the See WALL.
The opening night brings a slate of games across the region with teams eyeing early momentum. Fans anticipate standout plays as coaches deploy new schemes and rosters for the season debut.
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