January 2010

Action on the resignation of an Anna City Council member was tabled this week.

The issue was on the agenda at the council's regular meeting, which was held Tuesday evening at Anna City Hall.

The council also heard concerns about pit bull dogs which were voiced by several residents of the city.

City Council Member's Resignation

Last week, Cindy Swope announced that she was going to resign as a member of the city council.

Swope is serving her first, four-year term on the council. She is one of four city commissioners.

<p style="line-height: 150%;" class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst"><strong style=""><span style="">           </span> Mr. Carter L. Partridge, age 74 of Jonesboro, died at 9:56 P.M. Sunday, October 3, 2010 at the Hillview Health Care Center in Vienna. He was born July 14, 1936 in Goreville, the son of Harry C. and Rosalee Foster Partridge. Carter was married Allibeth Nalley on December 27, 1956 in Anna.</strong></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family:"><span style="">        </span> Anita D. Bittle, age 83 of Jonesboro died Friday, October 01, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in Jonesboro Rehab & Healthcare.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family:"><span style="">        </span> Anita was born December 19, 1926 in Anna to Daniel and Doris Ferrel Frick.</span></p>

Trick-or-treat and many other activities are planned in the area for Halloween, which is Sunday, Oct. 31.

Here’s a look at some of what’s coming up:

Bethany Village, Anna

Bethany Village in Anna is making plans for an annual fundraiser which will take place on Friday, Oct. 29.

The theme of this year’s event is “Trick or Treat for Bethany.”

An annual dinner is planned on Oct. 29 at Great Boars of Fire Lodge near Anna. The dinner is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.