Home / Monthly archive

January 2010

A-J varsity volleyball squad falls to 12-10

Sat, 01/09/2010 - 7:00pm admin

The Anna-Jonesboro High School volleyball team lost twice in action last week.

Sparta 25-25, A-J 15-19: Jordan Edwards had 13 digs and 9 serve receives in leading visiting A-J in the loss Tuesday, Oct. 5.

Chandra Parr had 10 digs and 5 kills. Emma Basler had 8 serve receives and 4 kills.

Mackenzie Houseman had 10 assists and Amanda Conaway had 4 blocks and Katie Edwards 1.

Cheyenne Lingle had 19 good serves, an ace, 5 serve receives and 4 kills to lead the A-J junior varsity to 27-25 and 25-13 wins.

Pastor temporarily unfit to stand trial

Sat, 01/09/2010 - 7:00pm admin

A local pastor has been found to be temporarily unfit to stand trial in a case involving allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.

The Rev. Bill Vandergraph, 72, of Alto Pass, has been charged with one count of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child (a Class X felony) and two counts of aggavated criminal sexual abuse (both Class 2 felonies.)

He has remained on home confinement for most of the time since his arrest on July 14.

E. Imogene Fox

Sat, 01/09/2010 - 7:00pm admin

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family:"><span style="">        </span> E. Imogene Fox age 80 of Alto Pass died Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 5:40 p.m. at her son’s home in Cobden. She was born August 22, 1930 in Alto Pass the daughter of Everett D. and Eva A. (Lindsey) Baltzell.</span></p>

Cobden plans to leave SEC

Sat, 01/09/2010 - 7:00pm admin

Cobden High School is planning to leave the South Egyptian Conference, SEC.

The Cobden Unit School District 17 Board of Education unanimously approved the move this week.

A vote on the move was taken at Monday night’s regular meeting of the school board.

The move is effective in 2012-2013. Cobden will become an independent in high school sports.

Cobden follows Goreville and Vienna in leaving the SEC.

Meridian, Egyptian, Century, Shawnee, Joppa and Dongola remain as members of the conference.

A-J girls win golf match

Sat, 01/09/2010 - 7:00pm admin

Abby Miller won medalist honors with 44 in leading Anna-Jonesboro to a three-team match win at the Pine Lakes golf club near Energy Tuesday, Sept. 29.

The Lady Wildcats won with a score of 201. Herrin finished second with 203 and Marion third with 212.

Others scoring for A-J were Cortni Hicks 49, Alexis Goins and Allison Conner 54 apiece, Katie Malnar 55 and Kenzie Dillow 59.

A-J improved to 9-5 overall.

Kohlers observe 65th anniversary

Sat, 01/09/2010 - 7:00pm admin

Kenneth and Dorthy Kohler of Anna celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Oct. 20.

The Kohlers were married on Oct. 20, 1945, in Jonesboro.

Their children are Linda Webb and Sharon Kohler Futrell (David).

Their grandchildren are K.W. Carter and Tim Sadler (deceased).

Kenneth is retired from the Illinois State Police. He is a World War II veteran and formerly served as mayor of Anna. Dorothy is a homemaker.

The couple would welcome cards and words of blessing from friends.

A-J cross country 5th at conference

Sat, 01/09/2010 - 7:00pm admin

Anna-Jonesboro finished in 5th place with a score of 147 in the Southern Illinois River-to-River Mississippi Division Conference high school cross country run at Nashville Thursday, Oct. 14.

Forrest Palis finished in 20:10 to lead the Wildcats’ efforts. Dylan Tucker was next for A-J in 22:51, followed by Jason Goodman 26:01; Austin Swink 27:42; Bart Vancil 29:41; and Tim Trandrel 29:42.


        Alto Pass barbecue contest winners named

        Sat, 01/09/2010 - 7:00pm admin

        A barbecue competition was held during last weekend’s Fall Festival in Alto Pass.

        Farmers State Bank earned grand champion honors for the second year in a row in the competition.

        Brandon Bailey was the kids grand champion.

        Winners in the various categories follow:

        Chicken: Faboulous Thighs, first. Farmers State Bank, second. Dutch Ridge Baptist Church, third.

        Pork butt or pork shoulder: Dutch Ridge Baptist Church, first. Farmers State Bank, second. Knut Bank, third.

        Anna woman faces drug-related charges

        Sat, 01/09/2010 - 7:00pm admin

        A Union County woman has been charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.

        Union County State’s Attorney Tyler R. Edmonds said the charges, both Class 1 felonies, were filed against Timara Sue Kessler of 103 McKinley St. in Anna.

        Kessler allegedly sold prescription drugs from her residence and business located at the McKinley Street address in June of this year.

        The state’s attorney announced the arrest on Sept. 30.

        Kessler was being held at the Tri-County Detention Center at Ullin on $350,000 bond.

        Pages

        The Gazette-Democrat

        112 Lafayette St.
        Anna, Illinois 62906
        Office Number: (618) 833-2158
        Email: news@annanews.com

        Sign Up For Breaking News

        Stay informed on our latest news!

        Site Design, Programming & Development by Surf New Media