Stories from Thursday, August 16, 2001

Democrat Editor The Trumann Police Department renovation is costing taxpayers less than was budgeted for the project. The department was given about $270,000 with the one cent sales tax passed by residents, according to Trumann Chief of Police Corkey Richardson...

Democrat Editor MASON, Ohio-Baldwin Piano and Organ Company in Trumann may have its hourly workers back on the clock sooner than expected. Baldwin officials, who laid off 178 workers Friday after failing to meet its payroll, said workers could be back on the job this week instead of three weeks, the time frame set last week ...

Democrat Editor One of the biggest worries an incoming college freshman has is finding a job-- while in school and after graduation. Dr. Neal Vickers, associate dean and director of the Arkansas State University career services center, told the Trumann Lions Club last Wednesday that the center is easing the minds of the students...

Democrat Editor A Trumann native donated her time and collections of Garfield learning books Monday to first grade teachers at Cedar Park Elementary. Sue Thompson McAdams, a contributing author of the new literacy series The Garfield Think-Aloud Series, held a workshop for the teachers on how to teach the books. She gave all eight teachers the $300 kits, which include five books and posters...

Democrat Editor A soon-to-be Jonesboro plant could have big impact on Trumann and the rest of Northeast Arkansas. In 2003, Nestle will open a frozen food plant in Jonesboro, expected to employ about 1,000 people initially. "It will have a trememdous impact," said Jackie Ross, Trumann Chamber of Commerce director. ...

BAY- With Bay's population spurt the last decade came a need for its first zoning. Bay, which grew from 1,660 in 1990 to 1,800 in 2000, set up a three-zone system to provide peace of mind for its residents, according to Mayor Linda Watts. "I feel like zoning will assure the people moving into our city or building in our city that zoning enforcement laws will protect and preserve the integrity of the property," Watts said. ...