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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 2012
Page
7
Illinois Department of Transportation planned an open house in Carbondale to discuss the Illinois State Rail Plan, outlining trends and needs for statewide rail service over the next two to three decades. The Thursday meeting, set for 4 to 7 p.m., was canceled due to morning storms in Southern Illinois.
Grain futures traded mixed on Monday at the Chicago Board of Trade. May wheat rose 4.50 cents to 6.43 a bushel while May corn fell 9.25 cents to 6.49, May oats gained 1.25 cents to 3.3825, and May soybeans dropped 3 cents to 14.31 a bushel.
Hogs at Peoria bid 240 to 290 pounds 54.00 to 56.00 for 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 loads. Sows steady with 300 to 700 pounds priced 50.00 to 54.00, boars 20.00 to 31.00. Cattle trading 101.50 to 118.00. slaughter steers 114.50 to 118.00, 105.00 to 114.50 for 1,000 to 1,350 pounds, cows 50.00 to 70.00 with thin cows 35.00 to 40.00, bulls 72.00 to 80.00, thin bulls 65.00 to 70.00.
Herrin officials approved a stop action and accepted the resignation of Tony Stefan from the Police Pension Board after three years of service. Mayor Vic Ritter noted an Ohio firm asked Herrin homeowners to buy water line maintenance insurance, urging residents to contact local plumbers instead.
A health brief explains fat content limits and common substitutions such as maltodextrin and modified starch. It notes fat free products may have as many or more carbs, offers label tips for healthy fats like olive oil and nuts, and warns fat free candy is mostly sugar. It also covers dairy free and lactose free claims, substitutions like almond and soy milks, and warns about added sugars in plain varieties.
The council sets the lowest charitable alcohol license at 1000 dollars and notes revisions will be public Tuesday after Butler approval. Councilman Rix voted present and Councilman Goss abstained, citing unclear revisions. Marion resident Ray Council added. bid from F B McAfoos to supply a mower for the cemetery. city to pay for Skyline Drive 12 inch water line move labor by city workers. Executive session discussed referendum and personnel matters. Gentry joins Emergency Telephone System Board and agrees to rename Sweitzer Drive Oneal Drive. Intergovernmental tax revenue sharing with Marion District 2 contingent on district approval. details not provided.
Kellerman plans a facelift and expansion of Kellerman's Feed in Pinckneyville to meet growing demand. Since 1953 the store served locals and out-of-town customers, with 60 percent from outside town and now aims to add work clothing hunting and sporting goods to keep shoppers in town. Kellerman believes expansion could inspire other local businesses to grow.
Judge asks for larger budget after trimming staff. Public Defender Peggy Degan plans extended sick leave, and assistant Tom Moyer returns from surgery. A new attorney could be hired in May to handle felonies, with juvenile and misdemeanor work as needed. The office, cut to six attorneys from a prior roster of eight, now operates with a budget of 238000 for two full time and one part time lawyer plus staff.
A list of upcoming public meetings across Jackson and Williamson counties including Alto Pass, Anna Jonesboro, Benton, Carbondale, Murphysboro, Herrin and neighboring communities. Boards cover water districts, libraries, school, planning commissions, city councils and township meetings with times ranging from 4:30 p.m. to 10 a.m. on various dates.
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