Stories from Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Though turfgrass performs best with regular irrigation during the summer that keep them green and growing, they are capable of surviving without rain or irrigation. In fact turfgrasses perform better under slightly dryer conditions than under wet or saturated conditions...

Dear Editor, Adam and I would like to take this time to thank the citizens of Trumann, Bay, Paragould and Jonesboro and the many others who came out to support my family with the blood drive. We had an amazing turn out even with the time delay. I am so proud to know that there are people who care about others and take time out of their busy lives...

To the Editor: On behalf of the Trumann High School Class of 1957, I thank you for the coverage given to our 50th class reunion held at the Community House on Aug. 31 -- Sept. 1. Thank you, also, for providing the Guestbook online, so that timely updates may be added on a regular basis...

Root canal. Those two words send chills down most people's spines. They strike fear and terror in the hearts of even the most toughened, rugged man. It's no discriminator of persons. Young or old, black or white, it's something everyone comes to face at one point in life...

I am sometimes amazed when I look back into the old volumes of the Trumann Democrat. The kind of news reported back then was basically the same we report today. Yet, some stories amaze me. In 1947, Edgar Sullins was chief of police. I remember Chief Sullins well. ...

With the summer ending and thoughts of cooler weather on our minds, it seems that many of us tend to forget about gardening. We still have a month or so of hot weather ahead of us. Water is still important to the lawn and garden at this time. Remember that trees and shrubs that bloom in the spring are setting flower buds now. If the plants get too stressed and shut down early, this will affect the blooms next spring...

The Crowley's Ridge Girl Scout Leaders and other volunteers will help sign up new Girl Scouts, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Sept. 29 at the community building in Bay and at the Truman Duck Fest, where they will have a booth all morning. The Crowley's Ridge Girl Scouts are trying to start troops in both Truman and Bay. Any girls between the ages of 5-18 who would like to be in scouts are welcome to sign up at this time...

There will be a memorial blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 30 at the Trumann High School in memory of Erich Smallwood. Organizers would like to see everyone who knew Smallwood or was touched in someway by his life to come out and support this cause...

The Trumann First Assembly of God, 104 Flossie Drive, is sponsoring Outreach in the Park 2007, starting at noon on Saturday, Sept. 22. Hot dogs and soft drinks will be available. From 1 to 2:30 p.m. there will be music, human videos and preaching, and from 2:30 to 5 p.m. there will be games...

Providence Baptist Church, 904 Swaney, is having homecoming celebrations, Sunday, Sept. 30 at the church. Sunday school with start at 9:45 a.m. and worship will begin at 11 a.m. Church pastor is Rev Bobby Brooks. Former pastor Rev. Leroy Franks will be the guest speaker...

Winford Hays "Pete" Mixon, 78, of Trumann, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007 at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Jackson, Miss., he had lived in Trumann for the past 56 years and was formerly of Marked Tree. He was a retired employee of the former Singer Company and Roach Mfg. in Trumann and was of the Baptist faith...

Mrs. Sylvia E. Barton, 89, of Trumann died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2004 at the Craighead County Nursing Center in Jonesboro. She had lived at the Craighead County Nursing Center for the last six and a half years and was formerly of Trumann. Barton was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith...

Mr. William Ray "Bill" Moss, 80 of Trumann, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Moss was born in Trumann and had lived at Plantation Homes where he enjoyed life and made many friends for the past 12 years. He retired from the Army as 1st Sgt., after 25 years of service, having served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Shriners and of the Baptist faith...

Wood Ford announced they are having their annual tailgate party before Friday night's home game. "This is our way of showing our support for our home team," said sales manager Jerry Halsell. "There is a lot of excitement about the new coach, the new offense and the level of play we've seen so far. We want to encourage local residents to come support the team and staff."...

Trumann got key plays from its defense and special teams to help overcome a big offensive night from visiting Paragould as the Wildcats hung on for a nail-biting 16-12 victory in the home opener before an overflow crowd Friday night at Wildcat Field...

The Church of God, 403 West Peck Road in Harrisburg (behind Fred's), is hosting a revival starting at 11 a.m., Sept. 23. Sunday evening services will begin at 6 p.m. Services will be held at 7 p.m. nightly Monday through Friday. Evangelist and General WMB secretary Sister Betty Bishop will be bringing the word of God...

I always thought owning a cat was easy. It seemed much easier than a dog. When my husband James and I had our dog, Tony Stewart, in the house I spent many trips letting him in and out to go to the bathroom. I thought a cat would be so much easier, since they use a litter box. And if you watch YouTube, some even use a toilet...

Jane W. Duke, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and William J. Bryant, assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Little Rock District Office for the Drug Enforcement Administration announced John Pascal Soward, 36, of Trumann entered a guilty plea to drug trafficking and firearms charges before United States District Judge James M. ...

Brian and Valerie Inzer, of Salyersvill Kent., formerly of Trumann, of are proud to announce the birth of their son, Noah Keith Inzer. Noah was born Sept. 5, 2007 weighing seven pounds and seven ounces.

The daughters of Michelle Wilson and Tim Woods are proud to announce the forthcoming marriage of their parents. They will be united in marriage at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 21 at the Healing hands Community Church on West Main Ext. in Trumann. All family and friends are invited to attend. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall...

Week of Sept. 24 -- 28 Monday -- cheeseburger, lettuce and tomato, pork and bean, chips, diced peaches and milk. Tuesday -- turkey sandwich, lettuce and tomato, broccoli and dip, pudding, fruit and milk. Wednesday -- chicken nuggets, potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls, pineapple and milk...

Dr. Shahram Pezeshk, interim chair of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Memphis, is scheduled to present "Seismic Issues in the Central United States" at Arkansas State University on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. in the Agriculture Building, Room 203...

The Maple Grove Extension Homemakers Club met Sept. 10 in the church fellowship center with 10 members and two visitors, Sharon Linder and Barbara Wright. The thought for the month, "do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."...

Jamie Woods and Brittany Smith are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Katelyn Nicole Woods. Katelyn was born at 6:02 p.m. on Sept. 4, 2007. Her grandparents are Chuck and Angie Smith and Perry and Joyce Woods, all of Trumann. Katelyn has an aunt Heather and uncle Jacob...

The Trumann Rotary club meets at noon each Thursday at the Trumann Country Club. They have scheduled the following programs for their upcoming meetings:...

Aug. 3 -- 3:33 a.m., Tulot Road, house fire, one hour. Aug. 4 -- 1:25 p.m., 17037 Hwy 463 North, medical call, six men, 30 minutes. Aug. 4 -- 6 p.m., sports complex, medical call, 10 men, 20 minutes. Aug. 6 -- 6:15 p.m., Columbia Forest, ADT alarm, 15 minutes...

The Trumann Schools Alumni Association (TSAA) will have a reunion on Oct. 19 and 20 at the Sports Complex building on Pecan Grove Road. It will cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door. The association asks as many people to reserve tickets in advance, Oct. 1, so they are able to get a head count for the banquet Saturday night...

The Trumann Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Entergy is sponsoring Leadership Trumann. Leadership Trumann is a program designed to identify, educate and motivate potential leaders to become involved in the future of Trumann. The program will provide tools and resources that can be used by participants in preparing to address the community's future needs...

The death of Dr. Floyd Smith left a void in our Trumann community. Nearly everyone here was either delivered by Dr. Smith or saw him as a doctor. As a legacy to him memory the Trumann Democrat will be accepting written stories about Dr. Smith. After they are collected these stories will be presented to the Trumann Museum to be part of their collection...

The Wild Duck Festival will also hold its 2nd Annual Horseshoe Tournament at the festival. The event will be held Saturday, September 29 at 1 p.m. at the Trumann Sports Complex. The competition will be sponsored by Unico Bank and the Trumann Park and Recreation Department...

The Crowley's Ridge Development Council, CRDC, will be accepting applications for utility assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, LIHEAP, beginning Sept. 17 and will continue until, Oct. 31 or until funds have been depleted...

Mattie Lee Star Williams, 200 Melody, was arrest by Det. Jerry Foster on Sept. 10 and charged with delivery of controlled substance (hydrocodone). According to police reports Williams sold hydrocodones to a police informant. She was given a bond of $1,500 and bound over to circuit court with a Oct. 29 court appearance...

EPC Quarterback Brett Hardin didn't complete one of his seven passes in the second half Friday night against Walnut Ridge. It didn't prove to be a major problem, though, as the senior hit six of 11 in the first half for two TDs while running in another for the 20-0 win at Lepanto...