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January 2013

Production of 'Oklahoma!' in Anna was fantastic

Fri, 01/04/2013 - 7:00pm admin

To the editor,

I just returned from the production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!" at the Anna Arts Center.

Wow. I've been to Broadway productions in Carbondale, Paducah, Chicago, New York, St. Louis and now Anna.

The very talented cast members are all from Southern Illinois.

The fusion of story, song and dance was fantastic.

One of the members from the last musical I attended has even made it to the big time.

A-J softball posts 1-2 record in recent play

Fri, 01/04/2013 - 7:00pm admin

The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School softball team was 1-2 in recent action.

A-J 12,  Sparta 0: Haley Inman was 3-for-4 with an RBI to lead the visiting Lady Wildcats to the Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference Mississippi Division win Friday, April 26.

Brooke Chamness was 3-for-5 with an RBI. Katie Edwards was 2-for-4 with an RBI.

Amanda Conaway was the winning pitcher, scattering 4 hits.

Letter: Library greatly appreciated

Fri, 01/04/2013 - 7:00pm admin

To the editor,

Last Tuesday afternoon I walked into the Stinson Library around 4:30 p.m.

As I opened the door one of my favorite smells hit my nose: the smell of books, and the unique smell of a library.

As I walked up the stone staircase enjoying the exciting feeling of being in the library, I heard the most wonderful sound: it was the sound of children.

As I reached the first floor, I noticed groups of children sitting, laying and standing all around.

'Raising the Woof' event scheduled to benefit animal control program

Fri, 01/04/2013 - 7:00pm admin

Lincoln Heritage Winery in Union County plans to host a fundraiser on Saturday, June 8, for the Union County animal control program.

The winery is located along Kaolin Road, off of old U.S. Route 51 between Anna and Cobden.

The event is scheduled to  be a day-long affair, beginning with a 5K run/walk in the morning and music by the Rural Kings and the Bankesters throughout the day and evening.

Food and craft vendors will be at the winery and animal-related activities are planned throughout the day.

Bentley Scott Nolan

Fri, 01/04/2013 - 7:00pm admin

Bentley Scott Nolan, 16 days old, of Buncombe, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born on April 16, 2013, in Buncombe, the son of Skylar Ethen Nolan and Ashley Nikole Timmons.

Museum exhibit features variety of vintage tools

Fri, 01/04/2013 - 7:00pm admin

The Union County Museum in downtown Cobden plans to present a special exhibit titled "The Old Tool Shed."

The exhibit will feature a variety of vintage tools.

Organizers of the exhibit  said that some of the more interesting pieces on display will include:

•A rope-making machine donated by Peggy Walter of Anna that was used by her grandfather, Lewis Nimmo.

•Vintage calipers that were used for furniture making.

•Iron ice tongs with "Wm. Wood and Co." etched on them.

George Munroe Spurlock

Fri, 01/04/2013 - 7:00pm admin

<strong>George Munroe Spurlock, age 94 of Anna died at 9:28 pm Saturday May 11, 2013 at the Cobden Rehab Center in Cobden.</strong>

<strong>       George was born August 23, 1918 in Cobden the son of Ben and Minnie Kimbro Spurlock. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Hinkle Pitts October 16, 1998 in Anna. George was a member of the Landmark Pentecostal Church in Anna for many years. He proudly served his county in WWII in the Army Air Corps. George worked for many years as a carpenter and also preached throughout the area.</strong>

Help sought for roads

Fri, 01/04/2013 - 7:00pm admin

Officials with a local levee and drainage district are seeking county assistance to maintain their roads.

The issue was on the agenda at last week's regular meeting of the Union County Board of Commissioners.

The meeting was Friday morning at the Union County Courthouse in Jonesboro.

Clear Creek Levee and Drainage District's commissioners attended Friday's meeting.

Illinois high school rodeo action slated at Anna Park

Fri, 01/04/2013 - 7:00pm admin

High school rodeo action is returning to Union County.

Illinois High School Rodeo Association District No. 3 rodeo competition is scheduled Friday and Saturday, May 18-19, at the Anna City Park in Anna.

The high school rodeo competition has taken place at the Anna park for several years.

This weekend's event actually gets underway Friday evening, May 17. Team roping is scheduled at Triple G Arena near Anna.

Henry Mac McLane

Fri, 01/04/2013 - 7:00pm admin

Mr. Henry Mac McLane, age 85 of Ware, died at 2:44 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2013 at his home in Ware. He was born October 10, 1927 in Ware, the son of Henry Levi and Minnie Jackson McLane. He married Maxine Rogers on October 10, 1948 in Jonesboro. She preceded him in death on March 27, 2010.

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