Stories from Wednesday, November 23, 2005

The East Poinsett County School Board met last week in regular session at the Tyronza Elementary campus to discuss several issues including school sponsored senior trips, to hire new personnel and to review the school's business insurance. The heated topic of the night was whether or not the school would sponsor senior class trips. ...

Trumann Coach Gary McClung was concerned that the game with Nettleton would be difficult and his fears were warranted as the AAAA Raiders "out-everythinged" the Wildcats (0-1) to a 69-37 victory at Nettleton last Thursday night. "They out played us," McClung said of the Raiders who are now 1-0. "Out hustled us, out shot us. They just simply did everything better than we did. They were pretty athletic and had a good post player and a very good shooting guard."...

Tribune Sports Staff EPC's Lady Warriors scored 60-points for the second game in a row. In the process, they won their second game of the year against no losses as they traveled to Paragould and soundly defeated the AAAA Paragould Lady Rams (0-1), 60-48. Fully one-half of the points, 30, came at the hands of Sade Madden. Part of those points came from an 8 of 12 night from the charity strip...

Emma Pearline Morgan, 76, of Lepanto died Sunday, Nov. 20 at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis. Born in Booneville, Miss. in 1929, Morgan was a cook for the school cafeteria and a member of the Carrolls Corner Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Etowah...

Marvin E. Hindman, 82, died Nov. 17, 2005 at St. Bernard's in Jonesboro. A retired farmer, he lived in Tyronza and was an Army WWII and Korean Veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis Hindman and mother, Lillie Worley Hindman. Survivors include one daughter, Terry Richter of Marshall; one sister, Marie Smith of Mt. Morris, Mich.; and two brothers, Bob Hindman and Hardin Hindman, both of Tyronza. Graveside services were held Saturday, Nov. 19 at Tyronza Cemetery...

Larry Dee Baker, a 58 year old resident of Prairie Grove, passed away November 18, 2005, at Prairie Grove. He was born January 1, 1947, at Memphis the son of Dee and Dorothy Bailey Baker Jr. Baker grew up in Marked Tree and graduated from Marked Tree High School in 1965. He graduated from the University of Arkansas and married Vicki Sturgis in Enid, Okla. on July 26, 1969...

The Marked Tree Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual downtown open house on Monday, Dec. 5. Various businesses downtown will be open during the afternoon and evening to display holiday specials and provide refreshments to customers. See next week's Tribune for a list of participating businesses...

The town of Etowah will be having their Christmas Parade at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. Line up starts at 3 p.m. at 16 Road. Floats, fire trucks, police cars, EMS vehicles, antique trucks, cars, motorcycles, tractors, 4-wheelers, bicycles and horses will be included...

Thanksgiving Day lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stevens Square in Lepanto for any senior citizen that does not have anyone to spend Thanksgiving with. Seniors are invited to come early and visit for awhile.

The Marked Tree school district recently held a Just for Kids meeting at the MTHS auditorium. Parents were invited to attend to learn about the program, view a presentation of benchmark studies and discuss ways to get more parental involvement in the school...

Charles Tacker, president of the Northern Ohio Rural Water Association, came before the Marked Tree City Council last Monday night to attempt to find some relief for a set of unusually high water bills they had received from the city in the past two months...

John Strode left home last summer and came back changed. He shared his story with the Marked Tree Rotary Club last week, a story that has become an important part of his life as well as the lives of his wife and children. Strode, who works for Ritter Communications, traveled with Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro with his family and a host of other youth and adults to Rio Bravo Children Home. ...

Story courtesy of The Modern News After Poinsett County Assessor Johnny Rye Jr. told the Quorum Court last Monday evening that the GIS/Centerline Mapping grant submitted last week has a good chance of being approved by the state, Sheriff Larry Mills addressed the assembly:...

Trumann basketball coach Gary McClung was concerned that the game with Nettleton would be difficult and his fears were warranted as the AAAA Raiders "out-everythinged" the Wildcats (0-1) to a 69-37 victory at Nettleton last Thursday night. "They outplayed us," McClung said of the Raiders, who are now 1-0. "Out hustled us, outshot us. They just simply did everything better than we did. They were pretty athletic and had a good post player and a very good shooting guard."...

A 25-7 third period spelled defeat for the Trumann Wildcats as they lost their third game of the year, 74-48, to Jonesboro Westside in Trumann Monday night. "They simply beat us up and down the court," coach Gary McClung said following the game. "We were all in their face, but they just kept beating our press."...

Rickey D. White, 47, of Jonesboro died Friday, Nov. 11 at Ozark Medical Center in West Plains, Mo. Born in Trumann, where he lived prior to moving to Jonesboro, White was a member of First General Baptist Church as was employed by CAL ARK Trucking of Mabelvale...

The time of the year has arrived to begin making plans to assist families in the Trumann area with Christmas gifts for their children. The caring generosity of donors can help provide a bit of Christmas cheer to some Trumann area children who otherwise would not experience the magic of Santa Claus...

Democrat News Staff A visit to the home of Vivian Roberts, 120 Summer Blvd, is sure to set anyone in the Christmas mood. Roberts' home is one of four to be featured on this year's Poinsettia Club Christmas Tour of Homes. She has lived in her home for approximately three years. Her theme is "Christmas at Grandmother's house."...

The Trumann Ministerial Alliance has announced Sunday, Dec. 4 is the date for this year's 2005 Christmas parade. This annual event will begin at 2 p.m. on the parking lot of the old Wal-Mart building. Parade coordinators for this year's event are Rick Atkins and Eric Lowery...

Story courtesy of The Modern News After Poinsett County Assessor Johnny Rye Jr. told the Quorum Court last Monday evening that the GIS/Centerline Mapping grant submitted last week has a good chance of being approved by the state, Sheriff Larry Mills addressed the assembly:...

Brookland, playing their 10th game of the season, defeated Trumann, playing only their second game, 72-63, at Brookland Friday night. The Wildcats had four players in double figures and enjoyed a two-point lead at the end of the first half, but were unable to overcome a 28-point night by the Bearcats' Corey Cope. Also playing a huge role in the final score was a 13-15 fourth quarter performance by Brookland at the free throw line...