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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 2002
Page
2
Storm relief moves as Union County residents rush to file for state and federal assistance. IDHS notes forms are ready and most applicants hear back quickly. DUA funds have helped 175 residents with 233 558 for housing repairs from recent tornadoes, storms, and floods. Local officials in Dongola Galatia and Lesser discuss FEMA reviews and potential eligibility for further aid.
Community members and officials describe 11 pm curfew enforcement in Bridgewood as targeted at non residents. Police say they advise, not arrest, while housing officials deny any resident curfew and insist enforcement for visitors only.
In a Jackson County courtroom, Allison's mother Gibbs spoke of relief as Robert Jackson, 22, was found guilty of first degree murder for killing Allison, a Carbondale high school senior. Jackson faces 26 to 90 years. sentencing set for Aug. 1.
Potts said Gracia Burnham and her parents the Rev Norvin Jones and Betty Jo are strong in faith after the Cairo rescue. The Burnhams were among hostages in the Philippine attack. authorities seek the fate of Martin Burnham and nurse Ediborah Yap. The Cairo Baptist Church feels the weight but rejoices at Gracia's survival.
Linda Bramlet commissioned Phyllis Finnie to paint a fairy tale themed mural for the new library’s children's room. Finnie worked about three weeks, creating scenes from classic stories across east and north walls with a corner note reading In memory of Jerry Bramlet.
A 3 year old, Jaydeep Y. Patel, died after an apparent drowning at the Days Inn pool in Carbondale. Paramedics removed him from the water and he was pronounced dead at Memorial Hospital at 5:38 p.m. An autopsy is planned. A coroner’s inquest will follow.
The Southern Illinoisan is urged to report an error from Thursday’s issue. A misspelled name is cited as Murphysboro Assistant Police Chief Jeff Bock. Investigators were pursuing information obtained from unnamed sources, according to the inquiry.
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