Stories from Friday, July 25, 2003

Local and county law enforcement, along with two area fire departments were on the scene last Thursday to put out a fire near Tyronza. According to law enforcement officials, on July 17,2003, at around 3:46 p.m., the Tyronza Police Department received a telephone call, stating that a house at 34985 Blackwood Lane was engulfed in flames...

Family members of Army National Guardsmen serving in the 1123rd Transportation Company had an opportunity to voice their concerns last Thursday when they met at the Marked Tree Armory with the state's top National Guard official. Although answers were few and far between, family members told Maj. Gen. Don Murrow, adjutant general of the Arkansas Army National Guard, about their frustrations with the soldiers' living conditions, limited water supply, mail problems and low morale...

Rickey Carter of USDA/Rural Development was in town on Tuesday, July 22 to close a loan on a water project for Lepanto. He presented a check to Mayor Dale Dunlap from the USDA/Rural Development in the amount of $75,420. Funding for the Lepanto project will add about 12 area families to the city water system. ...

The Marked Tree Sr. Babe Ruth baseball team overcame a sub-par regular season to finish in second place, during the recent District Tournament in Trumann. On July 10, the Indians opened the tournament with a 10-7 victory over Manila. Marked Tree scored four runs in the first, while picking up two runs each in the second, fourth and sixth innings to cap their scoring. ...

While most children his age are spending their summer vacation working and preparing for the next school year, EPC forward Marcus Monk has worked to improve on his basketball skills, by attending numerous camps and workshops. Monk, a 6-6 forward who led EPC to a 31-4 record last year had a memorable season in 2003. ...

Funeral services for Clayberne Pitts, 85, of Marked Tree who died Thursday, July 17, 2003 were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 22 at Murphy Funeral Home chapel of Marked Tree, with Jesse Hodges and Phillip Rogers officiating. Burial followed in Marked Tree Cemetery...

Annie Mae Robinson, 61, of Horseshoe Bay, Texas died on Thursday, July 17, 2003 at Horseshoe Bay, Texas. She was of the Pentecostal faith and was preceded in death by her mother Mamie Lewis and father Arthur Osborn. Survivors include two sons, Mark Robinson of Granite Shoals, Texas and Danny Robinson of Marble Falls, Texas; one daughter, Shirley McEntire of Hillsboro, Texas; two brothers, Gene Osborn of Caraway and William Osborn of Luxora; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren...

Charles Ray Long, 42, of Osceola died on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at his home. Long was born on August 9, 1960 in Osceola and was a lifelong resident of Osceola. He was a factory worker and a member of Pilgrim Rest M.B. Church in Osceola. Survivors include his mother, Essie Mae Long of Osceola; one daughter, Ellatishica Long of Davenport, Iowa; one sister, Gwen Long of Osceola; four brothers, Larry Long of Memphis, Jerry Long, Roosevelt Long Jr. ...

George Aus Jr., 75, of Marked Tree died Saturday, July 19, 2003 at Regional Medical Center of NEA in Jonesboro. He was an Air Force veteran and of the Pentecostal belief. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Aus; a son, Darryl Aus of Fort Washington, Md.; a daughter, Sheila Aus of Hazel Crest, Ill.; his mother, Jimmie Hodges of Gary, Ind.; two sisters, Alpha Payne and Jimmie Ophelia Miller, both of Gary; and two grandchildren...

Doug Allison, 62, of Marked Tree died Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at his residence. A self-employed truck driver, he was of the Pentecostal belief. Survivors include his wife, Linda Allison of Marked Tree; a son, Darren Fraley of Marked Tree; two daughters, Melissa Victory of Trumann and Barbara Casanova of Sheridan; his mother, Della Allison Woods of Tyronza; four sisters, Ann Lenderman, Phyllis Warner and Ruby Smith, all of Tyronza, and Linda Blagg of Byhalia, Miss.; five brothers, Loyd Allison, Alvin Allison and Larry Allison, all of Tyronza, and Jerry Allison and James Allison, both of Marion; eight grandchildren, Brandon Victory, Allison Victory, Tiffney Hayse, Mallory Fraley, Ryan Whitson, Natalie Whitson, Hailey Whitson and Kaley Whitson; and one great-grandchild.. ...

High School -- Monday, August 4 Grade 12--9 a.m.; Grade 11-10 a.m.; Grade 10--11 a.m. Jr. High -- Tuesday, August 5 Grade 9-9 a.m.; Grade 8--10 a.m.; Grade 7--7 p.m.

The Youth Wilderness Expedition Day Camp at Crowley's Ridge State Park will be held July 28 -- August 1 for students going in the first through fourth grade. Activities will include recreational and educational programs, hiking, crafts, swimming and canoeing. Registration is required and has been extended to July 25...

Poinsett County mayors, along with Judge Doyle Hillis and County Clerk Fonda Condra met in an Intergovernmental Council meeting last week to discuss projects taking place within the county. The meeting was hosted by Trumann Mayor Ronnie Harrison at the Trumann Country Club. ...

Some items from the world of sports, for the week ending July 24, 2003: Pippen signs with Bulls again: NBA forward Scottie Pippen announced Sunday that he will return to the place, where it all started: the Chicago Bulls. The University of Central Arkansas graduate and the team signed a contract Sunday afternoon, however, conditions were not disclosed. ...