Stories from Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Finding out you have breast cancer can be one of the scariest moments in life. Often times women don't know what resources are available to them or who to ask to find them. The American Cancer Society started a Nationwide program 30 years ago called Reach To Recovery...

Mr. Ronald Allan Stephens, 55, of Trumann died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 at St. Bernard's Medical Center of Jonesboro. He was born in San Pedro, Calif., and the son of Walter and Lavern Hogan Stephens. Stephens was a retired trucking company owner and of the Baptist faith...

Mr. Rodney Keith Elrod, 52, of Jonesboro died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Lepanto he had lived in Jonesboro for the past five years and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was a former employee for Poinsett County...

Mr. C. M. Woodard 83, of Monette, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2007 at the family residence in Monette. Born in Cardwell, Mo. he had lived in Monette seven years having moved from Lake City. He was retired from the Singer Co. of Trumann and was of the Pentecostal faith...

The Trumann Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is having a meeting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 11 in the cafeteria at Cedar Park. The PTO will be planning a Fall Fun night at Cedar Park for Nov. 8. All parents in the Trumann School District are invited to attend if interested in helping...

Nine weeks test will be given at the High School on Wed. Oct. 17 and Thurs. Oct. 18. Fourth through seventh periods will test on Oct. 17 and first through third will test on Oct. 18. Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled from 3:30 pm--6:30 pm as follows:...

In October 1908, a group of about 65 boys formed the White County Corn and Cotton Club as a way to learn the latest in agricultural technology and enjoy being with friends during the rare times they weren't required to tend the chores at home. The seed planted by that first club provided the roots for a program that today touches more than 145,000 youths in nearly every county in Arkansas: 4-H...

Whether you're getting ready for the trick or treaters on Halloween night, or just decorating around the house in celebration of fall and cooler temperatures. Choosing a pumpkin for Halloween or decoration is easy. Just follow a few simple rules. > Look for a deep orange pumpkin that is evenly colored...

Trumann was a busy place 40 years ago. In 1967 the Chamber of Commerce had 80 members Dr. I.L. Gould was elected president of the chamber in September. Serving with Gould as officers were Jim Roberts, first vice-president, and Joe Wood, second vice-president. Five directors also were elected to serve: Claude Cash, Rex Rogers, A.G. Young, Jr., Jack Wright and Robert Spurlock...

FASTRAX is offering free hunter education classes at Trumann High School Oct. 15, 16 and 18. Those unable to attend the Thursday, Oct. 18 session may instead attend Monday, Oct. 22 to complete the course. Students must attend nine class hours and pass the course test to be certified as a hunter in the state of Arkansas if born after Dec. 31, 1969...

Twenty-two graduates of the THS Class of '57 celebrated at their fiftieth reunion at the Community House Aug. 31-Sept. 1. The former classmates hosted three sessions on Friday and Saturday, as well as three sessions at which other classmates, friends, and relatives were invited to visit with them...

Three Trumann residents were arrested and charged with aggravated assault on Oct. 3. According to reports the suspects were arrested on a warrant after the victim filed an affidavit with them. The affidavit said the victim was called over to a residence and once he arrived at the residence they threatened to beat him up and one subject threatened to stab him...

A fundraising event benefiting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital will be on Nov. 10 in Trumann. The volunteer coordinator, Gina Montgomery, encourages everyone in the community to participate. The Gifted and Talented program at the school is sponsoring the event...

Those interested in genealogy should make plans to hear a presentation by Steve Whiznant, Arkansas Vital Records, "Using Vital Records in Genealogy," is set for Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum's Educational Center. No admission or registration fee will be charged. Whiznant will be at the Educational Center from 6 to 7 p.m. to sign his book on this subject. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. Coffee and lemonade will be served...

Donnie and Gelinda Wolf of Lake City are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Dani Kay Wolf. Dani Kay was born at 4:50 p.m., Sept. 25, 2007 at the NEA Women's Center in Jonesboro. She weighed six pounds and 11 ounces. Her grandparents are Gaylon and Glenda Glover of Lake City, Ronnie Wolf of Redfield and Rhonda Wolf of Bryant...

The Trumann Rotary Club is having a program on digital tv. Learn how to be prepared when analog broadcast television will be stopped and only digital broadcast will exist. The special program, will be from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18. On Oct. 25, the club will meet from noon to 1 p.m., and have a program presented by Sue Owens, executive director of the Arkansas Council on Economic Education about economics...

In our crazy world of multi tasking do any of us remember how to just single task? Or how about just do nothing? I don't think I can. I always have to be doing something. My hands have to be occupied. And it starts first thing in the morning. As soon as I wake up, I check my phone while I am taking my morning vitamins, I watch TV, feed the cat and listen to the radio as I get ready for work. ...

Frankie Hathaway, 72, of Harrisburg died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2007 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Mrs. Hathaway was born in Searcy the daughter of the late Frank and Lola Banks Brooks, had lived in Harrisburg five years and was formerly of Trumann. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Trumann and currently attended the Hillside United Pentecostal Church of Harrisburg...

Mr. Robert Lee Redd Sr., 64 of Jonesboro died on Monday, Oct. 1, 2007 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro after a brief illness. Born Aug. 30, 1943, in Trumann to the late Esker A. Redd and Mary Elizabeth Painter Redd. Mr. Redd was a life long area resident and was of the Church of God faith. ...

The Hughes junior Blue Devils came to Lepanto last Thursday afternoon looking for their first win of the season. By the time the contest was over some 90 minutes later, they had achieved their goal, defeating the junior Warriors 22-8. "We played well for two quarters," said coach Brian Weathers. "We finished the week with some good practices, but a costly penalty and not being able to overcome our mistakes did us in."...

For a long time at Lepanto Friday night it seemed to be the type of game were the last team with the ball was going to win. In the end, though, undefeated Hoxie took advantage of halftime mistakes by the Warriors to hand EPC their second loss of the season, 50-30...

Trumann battled hard, but the junior Seminoles showed why they are unbeaten as they powered their way to a 24-8 victory over the Wildkittens Thursday night at Osceola. "We played a solid first half and really had some opportunities, but just couldn't push it in," said Trumann coach Nick Richardson. "We had a touchdown called back, and that really hurt us, but that is part of the game. Osceola is a very talented team."...

Trumann scored three fourth quarter touchdowns, spoiling the Rivercrest Colts Homecoming party with a convincing 27-6 victory Friday night at Wilson. The Wildcats used an opportunistic defense, causing three turnovers in the final quarter to break open a close game, giving Trumann their second consecutive victory...