January 2014

<strong>High school track action</strong>

<strong>Anna-Jonesboro’s Madison Jacobs, left, and Alivia Miller, second from left, leave the starting blocks in a 100-meter hurdles event during a high school track meet Wednesday, April 16. A-J was hosting the meet, which featured girls’ and boys’ competition.</strong>

Stinson Memorial Public Library District is planning a 100th anniversary celebration in 2014.

Stinson Memorial Library in Anna was dedicated on Aug. 14, 1914.

While planning still is in the early stages, one event already has been scheduled.

Stinson Library plans to sponsor a best beard contest. The contest is open to residents of Union County and the Stinson Memorial Library District.

Entry forms and contest rules are available at the main library, which is located at 409 S. Main St. in Anna.

Paul Beatty, age 62 of Thebes, died Sunday, March 30, 2014 at his home

He was born on September 10, 1951 in Kalamazoo, MI to Floyd and Virginia Boyet Beatty. He married Ramonia Eve Johnston on February 14, 1995.

He is survived by his wife Eve of Thebes, 2 daughters; Cherie’ Wren (Charley) of Scott City and April Bryant of Jackson, 6 grandsons; Garrett Stevens (Jamie) of Advance, Cameron Stevens of Scott City and Austin, Dakota, Joshua and Lancelot Bryant all of Jackson, 1 sister, Pat Beel (Jim) of Leopold, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

<strong>Clear Creek rises</strong>

<strong>Clear Creek, west of Jonesboro, rose significantly as the result of heavy rains which fell on the Union County area last week.</strong>