Skunk Infestation Is Growing

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[This photo represents the growing infestation of skunks in Du Quoin. This photo was taken by Jean Bullock from Mark and Jean's garage window in the neighborhood around Ward School.

"They are all over the neighborhood either spraying and leaving odor or eating in the evening after dark around bird feeders, and digging up the yard. They have been seen at night around the trash dumpster at Ward school and the Presbyterian church. It is rather scary for the neighborhood as many neighbors have outside pets and children that are outside in the evening," she comments.

This is not just in the area north of Keyes City Park, but is wide spread through out the city.