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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 21, 2012

Page

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Start small and work bigger by Linda Rush

Renewed energy for Olive Branch residents became tangible after several days of sessions that paired volunteers from across the country with flood survivors. About 100 community members attended a summing-up session at Egyptian High School in Tamms, with 15 to 20 participants each day.

Olive Branch Beth Ellison Ellison SIU Carbondale Egyptian High School Tamms

Carbondale Splash Fest kicks off aquatic center drive

Several hundred attendees joined Carbondale Park District at Attucks Park for Splash Fest, the spray park season opener and Make a Splash for Carbondale Aquatic Center capital campaign kickoff. The effort seeks 900000 for an outdoor center on the Carbondale SuperBlock with pools, lazy river, slide area, and bath house.

Carbondale Spray Park Capital Campaign Carbondale Park District Attucks Park Park District Kathy Renfro Carbondale SuperBlock Thomas Gullett

Murder trial begins today in Jones case

The murder trial of Matthew Jones opens with jury selection at 9 a.m. in a Jackson County courtroom. He is charged with two counts of first degree murder and one count of reckless homicide for the Sept. 14 shooting of Deaunta Spencer, 20, on North Brush Street. Prosecutors seek an extended term due to use of a firearm.

Murphysboro Matthew Jones Jackson County Jones Deaunta Spencer North Brush Street Spencer Carbondale Jackson State Wepstec Jody O’guinn Jewlious Causey Causey O’guinn Jackson County Sheriff's Department Wepsiec Mark Costa William G. Schwartz

Thousands march through Chicago to NATO summit

Thousands marched in downtown Chicago amid protests over war climate change and inequality as world leaders gathered for a NATO summit. A clash near the lakeside convention center left protesters bloodied and police with extended standoffs. 45 arrests and four officers injured, including a stab wound, were reported with more clashes expected.

Chicago NATO Lakeside Convention Center Barack Obama McCormick Place Garry McCarthy

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