Stories from Wednesday, June 25, 2003

BY CARIN MCCLUNG, Democrat Editor Following an announcement made by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) on Tuesday, June 17 that beginning August 1, the Trumann Health Unit will have its days of operation reduced has left Trumann residents outraged and confused...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had just declated homeowners in Poinsett and Craighead counties eligible for federal disaster relief from storms occurring May 2 - June 10, 2003. Homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage during storms...

BY CARIN MCCLUNG, Democrat Editor At a recent bubble-blowing contest sponsored by Wal-Mart and Double Bubble, Kristen Rhodes took home first place. The contest took place on Saturday, June 14 at the Wal-Mart in Trumann. The soon to be Central Elementary sixth grader blew an astounding 12 inch...

BY DAVID HICKS, Democrat Sports Reporter The Federal Compress Slugg Bugs finished second place in the Paragould ASA District 1 & 2 tourney. The finished behind the Lil' Sluggers out of Jonesboro. The Slugg Bugs earned the number two seed in the upcoming state tourney in Little Rock July 4th weekend. These girls fought long and hard for two days to earn this birth to the state tournament. The Slugg Bugs have become one of the most feared 8 and under teams in Northeast Arkansas...

Mr. John Douglas McDaniel of Williford, Ark., passed away June 18, 2003, at the family residence in Williford due to the injuries received in a tractor accident. He was 67 years old. Mr. McDaniel was born in Fulton, Miss. and had lived in Williford for the past four years and was formerly of Trumann. He was a carpenter, veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and Korean War and of the Baptist faith. Mr. McDaniel was preceded in death by one daughter and his parents, Vernie M. and Giula Turner McDaniel...

Mr. Timothy Lee "Tim" Meeker, Sr. passed away June 20, 2003, at the family residence in Perkinston, Miss. of natural causes. He was 38 years old. Mr. Meeker was born and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann before moving to Mississippi seven years ago. He was a carpenter and a member of the Tuxachana Baptist Church in McHenry, Miss. Mr. Meeker was preceded in death by his father, Robert Wayne Meeker in 2002...

Mrs. Ruby Inez Nichols of Keiser, Ark., passed away June 22, 2003. She was 83 years old. Mrs. Nichols was a retired school cafeteria manager. She was a member of the Osceola Church of God and was formerly the church secretary and treasurer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Earl Nichols...

Would you like your family to share the American Way of Life with a teenager from another country? Now, more than ever, international understanding is important. STS Foundation is looking for American families who will host exchange students for the upcoming school year. Our students will bring...

Poinsett County Circuit Clerk, Claudia Mathews, releases the following names drawn as prospective petit jurors for the June/July 2003 session of Poinsett County Circuit Court/ Criminal Division. Judge John Fogleman of Marion & Judge David Goodson of Paragould will be presiding...

The Trumann Varsity Cheerleaders recently returned from a Universal Cheerleading Association (UCS) camp. The camp was held at Arkansas State University and attracted over 250 cheerleaders from surrounding states. The cheerleaders received the following awards: third place in dance routing brought from home, best traditional home chant award and several superior ribbons for performances during the week...