Stories from Sunday, November 26, 2006

Ritter Communications cable and Internet customers in Trumann will soon have better service. Ritter has been in the area working on an 8 million dollar system-wide rebuild to improve cable television quality and increase capacity, which will allow Ritter to add more channels, advanced services and faster Internet speeds...

In last week's Trumann City Council meeting the agenda was short. The council voted to approve a 15 year agreement with Ritter Communications. Ritter Vice President for External Affairs John Strode was on hand to answer any questions about the agreement for council members. He said the agreement is for 15 years due to the amount of money recently invested by the company in improving Trumann's cable systems...

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

Joey Perry, of Joey Perry Martial Arts, recently visited the Trumann Lions Club. Perry has been in martial arts for over 21 years. He currently oversees 17 different martial arts schools in this area. He said they teach students not only how to protect themselves, but make them more respectful and overall better kids. While they do learn techniques to defend themselves, students are not encouraged to go around getting into or picking fights...

The Department of Music at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro will present the ASU Ringers Christmas concert under the direction of Dr. M. Ellis Julien, professor of music, on Monday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Fowler Center, Riceland Hall, 201 Olympic Drive. The concert is free and open to the public...

In the style of Merrie Olde England with costumes, decorations, comedy, and fanfare, the Arkansas State University Choirs will present the eighth Madrigal Feaste Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Grand Hall of ASU's Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive...

The Maple Grove EHC met Nov. 13 in the church fellowship center. A delicious Thanksgiving meal was enjoyed by twelve members. Sherry Shaw the club president, lead the members in a prayer of Thanksgiving. Roll call was answered to, "What I'm thankful for," by Jill Dye, Clara Heathcock, Maudine Heath, Carnell Henley, Doris Henley, Mary Johnson, Dorothy Lafarlett, Willie Jo McGirr, Bonnie Payne, Wylma Parrish, Sherry Shaw and Lorene Sadler,...

A great way to kick off the holiday season and get inspirational ideas for decorating your home for holidays is to attend the Trumann Poinsettia Club annual Christmas Tour of Homes. The event is set from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 3 and tickets are $5 each. Refreshments will be served at the Trumann Fire Station during the tour, remember to stop by and drop off your tickets after you have finished the tour to register for door prizes...

The fifth grade G.I.F.T.S. students traveled to the US Space and Rocket Center November 15-17, 2006. They participated in the Pathfinder course which is a shorter version of the week long Space Camp. The Pathfinder program is a three-day two-night program that included a shuttle mission, space history, astronaut simulators, rocket building, an IMAX presentation and teamwork activities...

Willie Ed Bullock, 14577 Saddler Lane, as arrested on Nov. 14 by Chief Larry Blagg and Asst. Chief Tony Rusher on Nov. 14 for battery II, a felony. According to police reports Bullock was arrested after he approached a man in the parking lot of a local retail store and began hitting him in the face. This incident occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 7...

Trumann residents will head to the polls from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Old Community Center, Tuesday, Nov. 28 to decide Trumann's mayor and clerk / treasurer positions. The incumbent Mayor Ronnie Harrison is challenged for his position by Sheila Walters...

The FASTRAX program at Trumann High School provides a variety of services for both students and adults. Extended day services, including both after-school and evening, and summer activities, allow FASTRAX participants to benefit by joining an array of clubs and activities...