War Horse echoes in memories of Hillsboro woman
Brenda Edwards recalled Spielberg film War Horse and its tale of a bond between a youth and a horse during World War I. She linked the story to her father Lewis Boner from West Frankfort, noting a similar devotion when his service ended.
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Edwards
Hillsboro
Boner
Horse’ Magazine
the Horse
Lewis Boner
West Frankfort
Kim Leible
Lewis Bower
Harvest Moon
Levee Repairs Advance as Flood Damage Poses Risk
Alexander County remains wary after last year’s flood damage. Funding was approved to finish repairs to the Lea Small Levee in Miller City area, levee overtaken on May 1. Officials fear what may occur before project completion as Birds Point New Madrid Floodway opened a day later.
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Alexander County
Lea
Miller City
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Birds Point New Madrid
Stage Co. marks 30 years with Wind anniversary
In Carbondale the volunteer group Stage Co. celebrated its 30th anniversary with a ribbon cutting and a performance of Inherit the Wind. Founding member Craig Hinde noted the milestone while recalling the company’s debut in 1982. The event was highlighted as a landmark in the group’s history.
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Carbondale
The
Stage Co
Hivuul Culliie
Bale UL
Craig Hinde
the Stage Co
Alan Rogers
the Southern
Varsity Center For the Arts
International enrollment on the rise at SIU Carbondale
SIU Carbondale reports rising international enrollment with spring on-campus growth of 6.4 percent and 77 new students, following a fall 2011 increase of 237. Visa denials, especially for Indian students, trimmed the spring gain from an expected 40 to about 10. The university cites visa issues as the main obstacle.
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SIU Carbondale
Carla Coppi
International Programs
Coppi
India
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