Stories from Thursday, December 26, 2002

The Tri-City Tribune is proud to announce that Hilda Gill, of Tyronza, and Doris Pounders, of Lepanto, have been named the 2002 Tri-City Tribune Citizens of the Year. Gill, who was born in Centerville, Ark., is a long-time resident of Tyronza, moving to the town in 1946...

Rodney Harris was selected as the Grand Marshal for the Tyronza parade. Harris will soon be retiring from the Tyronza Fire Department after 25 1/2 years of service. Harris has lived in Tyronza for 30 years. He now works at a facility in West Memphis, East Ark Enterprises, that deals with serving the needs of the mentally and physically handicapped in Crittenden County. ...

Robert Boxley made a motion to accept the sole bid of Bassett Welding, Inc. in the sum of $53,362.62 for classroom renovation upon their submission of a performance bond in the sum of the bid and proof of contractor's license. The motion passed. Ira Whitfield, Sr. ...

Kamryn Gracie Lancaster celebrated her first birthday Dec. 12. She is pictured with her puppy, Sandy, who celebrated her first birthday on Dec. 19. Her parents are Leslie and Shawn Lancaster of Dyess. Her grandparents are Derinda and Gary Gillett of Dyess and Dorothy and Harvey Lancaster of Keiser. Her great-grandparents are Janice Moxley of Caraway and Delmar and Dorothy Gillette of Dyess...

Leroy Clay McCargo, 76, of Osceola died Dec. 17, 2002, at the Baptist Hospital in Osceola. He was born June 18, 1926 in Memphis. He was retired from the State of Illinois Department of Employment. He served as a man power representative for the U.S. Army and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He received the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Holy Church of Christ in Osceola...