4-30-2010

 

EARLY MORNING HOUSE FIRE IN SORENTO

 

Shoal Creek Firefighters were called at 12:27 this morning to a report of a residential structure fire on King Street in Sorento.   According to Fire Chief Eric Ernest, the cause of the fire is undetermined.  The Illinois State Fire Marshal was on the scene to help investigate the cause.  Major fire damage was confined to two bedrooms and the remainder of the home sustained smoke damage.  Firemen had the fire out by about 2:00 a.m. but remained on the scene until about 7:00 a.m. when the Fire Marshall completed his investigation.  No injuries were reported.

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TIS THE SEASON FOR DOOR-TO-DOOR SALESPEOPLE

 

Spring, summer and fall are prime times for door-to-door salespeople.  Many are good workers doing their jobs, but if you suspect any fraud or they refuse to leave, you’re encouraged to contact the local police.  In the city of Greenville, door-to-door salespeople are required to have a solicitor’s permit issued by the Greenville Police Department.  Greenville Police Chief Lou Lorton told WGEL that the permit is a wallet-size card that will have the chief of police’s signature and the signature of the solicitor.  If you don’t want to ask the salesperson to see the permit you may call the police to confirm they have a permit on file.  If you feel unsafe or threatened by a door-to-door solicitor or they refuse to leave your property, call the police right away.   

SUGGESTIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL TREE PLANTING

 

Friday, April 30 is Arbor Day and you may plan to plant a tree in recognition of the special day.  Here are some suggestions to help you get your tree in the ground so it takes root and grows.  Dig a hole slightly larger than the tree’s root ball or container.  Once the tree is in the hole, you should cut off the top half of the burlap from the root ball.  A root stimulator product helps the tree grow and prevents shock from transplanting.  Slowly water the tree using about five gallons of water to force out air from the soil around the roots.  Air can kill the roots.  Put mulch around the tree and consider staking it to prevent leaning and encourage straight growth.