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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 2012
Page
5
Wheat March falls 6.25 cents to 6.6225 a bushel, corn down 2 cents to 6.4225, oats up 0.75 cent to 3.2775, soybeans off 1 cent to 12.32. Beef and pork futures rise on CME with April live cattle at 1.2857, March feeders at 1.55, and April lean hogs at 89.10 cents.
Hogs trading moderately active at Peoria with barrows and gilts steady. 1-2 230-260 lb 59.00 to 59.50, 2-3 260-280 lb 57.50 to 59.00. Sows steady across weights from 52.00 to 54.00. Boars: over 300 lb 21.00, under 300 lb 27.00. The Associated Press.
Pinckneyville Community Hospital directors vote to study revised cost estimates for a scaled back new facility or renovation to meet 2012 life safety codes. They aim to drop projected cost from 34 million to 20 million while ensuring certificate of need deadlines are met.
Richard Good of the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency told Z-R students that Southern Illinois could face a major earthquake at any time and drills like this help preparation. He urged residents to assemble emergency kits with water food first aid supplies medications and other essentials for three to four days of self sufficiency after a disaster.
Carbondale council debates a radical one year pilot program for CCTB funding aimed at boosting tourism. Members challenge responsiveness and budget depth while praising outreach and potential shifts of money back if results lag. Director Debbie Moore faces pointed questions about website and events calendar.
Mayor Joel Fritzler says the ordinance is ready to work and reflects much staff effort. Council members note time may be needed to review restrictive rules later. Corene McDaniel objects to backyard chickens and asks about egg quantities, adding that roosters are not allowed.
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