Stories from Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Neil and his wife, Camille, have two daughters, Emma and Evelyn.

Kristin Maxwell is the new seventh grade English teacher at Trumann Junior High School. This is the first year of teaching for the Trumann High School graduate. She continued her education at Arkansas State University with a bachelor of science degree in English education...

Matt Mink joins the TJHS staff as a physical education teacher, volleyball coach, assistant girls basketball coach and track coach. Mink lives in Trumann with his wife Amber. He grew up in Bay and graduated from Bay High School. He attended college at Central Baptist College and Arkansas State University where he received a bachelor's of science degree in physical education for grades kindergarten through 12th...

Ami Henderson is the new Central Elementary school nurse. The Trumann native is a graduate of Trumann High School and received a bachelor of science in nursing from Arkansas State University. She has been a nurse for 10 years. Her and her husband, Brent, live in Trumann with their two children, Rives, six, a first grader at Cedar Park and Garner, two...

The Trumann High School is sponsoring a Black Out on Sept. 1 for the first THS home football game. Everyone is asked to attend the game wearing black.

The Trumann High School class of 1986 reunion committee will meet at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3 at Sidelines Bar and Grill. Anyone interested in helping to plan the 20th reunion is urged to attend. The reunion is planned for Oct. 13-14. Those with questions may contact Beth (Adams) Taylor at 483-1662, Lori Payne at 870-733-1456 or Dana (Wells) Tinker. Organizers may also be e-mailed at thsclassof1986@hotmail.com...

The Trumann Democrat office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day. The staff will be in the Marked Tree office on Tuesday and return to normal hours of operation Wednesday morning. The deadline for news and ads for the Wednesday, Sept. 6 edition will be 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 1...

Ruie Mildred Hancock, 84 of Trumann died Sunday, at St. Bernardâ*™s Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born in Griffithville and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a retired factory worker for American Greeting and a member of the First General Baptist Church in Trumann.Â...

Viva Christine Long died August 27, 2006 at NEA Medical Center. Formerly of Harrisburg, she was born in Trumann and had lived in Trumann for the past 12 years She was a housewife and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Trumann. A devoted wife and mother, she opened her home to many ministers that were holding revials in local churches. She loved people and loved to cook and provide a place for the ministers to stay. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends...

Willie Mae Reeves of Trumann died Friday, August 25 at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 87. She was born in Alabama and had lived in Trumann for most of her life. She was a retired employee of Singer in Trumann and was the former pastor of Payneway Pentecostal Church in Payneway...

The Trumann Chamber of Commerce and the festival committee have plans underway for the 24th Annual Wild Duck Festival. This year's event will be September 29-30 at the Trumann Sports Complex. Events will include a carnival by Bluff City Shows, arts and craft vendors, a 5 K run/walk, live music, giveaways, parade, wrestling, horseshoe contest, karaoke contest, skeet shoot, soccer and much more...

People from all over Poinsett county won prizes at the 2006 county fair. Adult winners were as follows: first place in fruit, Sylvia Condra; first place in vegetables, Virginia Weeks; first place in pickles, Maxine Parker; first place in soft spreads, Sally Reese. Youth winner was Haley Stevens who won first place in soft spreads...

The Church of Jesus Christ at Payneway, Hwy 14 West, is having a three day revival Sept. 1, 2 and 3. Services start at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night, 10 a.m., Sunday morning for worship services and 5:30 p.m., Sunday evening. Bro. Randy Moor and wife, Sis. Lisa will be preaching the revival. Everyone is welcome to get a blessing from God. Church pastor is Ruth Wade...

(Editor's note: The following question and answer was conducted with Trumann Schools superintendent Joe Waleszonia.) Why do we need a new school? According to the facilities review conducted by the Arkansas Department of Education, Trumann School District does not have enough space for current enrollment. ...

Arkansas State Troopers intend to use every enforcement resource available to make the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend as safe as possible for the motorists traveling along the state's highways. The number of fatalities on Arkansas streets and highways during the Labor Day holiday reporting periods has steadily declined by almost a fourth of the number reported six years ago. ...

During August's Trumann School Board meeting the board received the resignation of secretary Jimmy Everhart. On Thursday during a special board meeting, Jeff Jones was appointed to the position. Jones has previously served on the board. Gary Russell was approved as new secretary of the school board...

The Trumann Community House was packed with Arkansas State University fans last week to hear guest speaker and ASU head football coach Steve Roberts. This was Roberts' second visit to the Trumann Lions Club. He spoke to the group about the young men on his team and what he expects from them...

Trumann Chief of Police Larry Blagg announced recently the department has a new patrolman. Ptl. Glen Smith has 14 years experience in law enforcement including being a Hoxie policeman from 1991-1994; chief deputy with the Lawrence Co. Sheriff's Department from 1994-2001 and an officer Arkansas Highway Police from 2001-2005...

Carmack Johnson announces his intent to seek re-election as alderman for Ward 1, Position 1. Johnson has been on the Trumann City Council for two years. He is on the fire and police committee for the council. "I have enjoyed working with the council and mayor for the past two years," said Johnson. "If I am supported by Ward 1 again I will do my best to work with them for the next two years."...

Three people were arrested on Thursday, Aug. 24 by Chief Larry Blagg and Asst. Chief Tony Rusher. Amber Easter, 603 Gardner Street in Harrisburg; Lynzee Simmons, 8044 Hilltop in Harrisburg and Benjamin Wright, 8043 Hilltop in Harrisburg were arrested for drug related activities...

In the question of whether Trumann will get a new school or not, school superintendent Joe Waleszonia said the answer relies entirely upon voter turnout. Trumann residents have historically turned out to the polls in low numbers, an issue this important to everyone who lives in the school district should not be decided by a few...

Cindy Duggar of Jonesboro is the new ninth grade English teacher at Trumann Junior High School. She grew up in Memphis and attended Harding Academy of Memphis. She attended college at the University of Memphis and received a bachelor of science degree in education. She went on to receive a graduate endorsement in English as a second language...

The Trumann Junior High cheerleaders won many awards during camp this summer. They learned new material, had a great time and bonded as a squad. Cheerleaders are: front (from left) Sarah Saddler, Cecilia Moye, Skye Roach and Hillary Hammonds. Back (from left) Kayli Wright, Sydney Sammons, Bobbi Benson, Hollie Goodwin, Katelyn Kent, Felicia Foster and Meghan Sellars. Not pictured is Erica Blagg. (Photo provided)...