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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 2011
Page
1
In Franklin County Circuit Court, 28 year old Mary Zumwalt-Jophlin faced a shelter care hearing after police found 8 year old Alexus Smothers dead in a crawl space in the basement. The case affected her other child as testimony moved to remove the 6 year old from the home.
A funeral fund has been established to cover Alexus Smothers funeral expenses. Contributions can be made through First Bank P.O. Box 130 West Frankfort IL 62896. Arrangements are pending and will be handled by Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort. A family member spoke at the house in West Frankfort Tuesday. Testimony from a West Frankfort police officer and a Illinois Department investigator is mentioned, see page 7A.
During a Southern Illinois heat wave children at Attucks Park benefitted from a Carbondale Fire Department water play event. Chill Out in the Park, hosted by the city, fire department and park district, runs across four summer dates at Carbondale’s parks. A fire truck sprayed a water park for youngsters.
Heat dome traps warmth and humidity across the Plains to the Ohio Valley, producing record highs and thick air as cities endure scorching conditions. The Associated Press reports the phenomenon driving the heat wave, with lingering mugginess in many areas.
Unpaid Illinois bills frustrate thousands of vendors while two state fairs routinely pay entertainers on the day of their performance. The Illinois Department of Agriculture notes acts at the fairs receive checks immediately, unlike private vendors who wait for voucher processing and a comptroller issued payment.
Du Quoin and Illinois state fairs list major headliners with stated payouts. Lynyrd Skynyrd earns 125000, Willie Nelson 90000, Lady Antebellum 247500, Jason Aldean 210000, 3 Doors Down 125000.
Carbondale allows grocery stores to sell beer and wine with a capped Class 62 license after a lengthy council debate. Earliest approval for a grocery store is August, subject to vetting by the Liquor Advisory Board and Local Liquor Control Commission. Kroger Schnucks Neighborhood Co op plan to apply. Walmart has not commented.
Carbondale city manager Allen Gill announced plans to retire at year’s end. Mayor Joel Fritzler pushed for opening Carbondale’s retail liquor market as part of his campaign. See grocers on page 7A.
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