Stories from Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Trumann Police were busy last week as they raided two suspected meth labs in town and arrested five people who were involved with the manufacture of methamphetamines. Thursday afternoon police took two people into custody on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia with the intent to manufacture and possession of drug paraphernalia with the intent to use, manufacturing methamphetamine, endangering the welfare of a minor -- age 14, exposing a child to a chemical substance, manufacturing methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a church and public housing, possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, over possession of pseudo ephedrine and criminal intent to manufacture methamphetamine.. ...

The FASTRAX program at Trumann High School announces its Spring schedule at Trumann High School. Programs are for THS students in grades seven through 12. Several continuing education evening classes will be offered for area adults. All classes will be free of charge for all participants...

When Southern Pioneer moved their offices to Jonesboro, the Hyneman family knew they would no longer be able to actively sponsor the Underprivileged Children's Fund started in 1981 following the death of their father, Frank Hyneman. They contacted long time supporter Lion Bill Teague and he brought the issue before the Lions Club board members who unanimously agreed to take over the project and help the numerous needy families in Trumann...

Rick Winkles of Trumann recently announced his intentions to run for the office of Poinsett County Judge in the May Democratic Primary. Winkles is the fire chief for the City of Trumann. For the past 22 years he has been a firefighter/EMT for the citizens of Trumann. ...

There are over 176,000 children under the age of five in Arkansas. Almost two-thirds of all Arkansas mothers with children under the age of five are in the state's workforce and almost three-fourths (72%) of these children live in two-parent families. Child care is a critical need for many of Arkansas' working families...

In 2008 the city of Trumann would like to establish the following committees: Please call the mayor's office at 483-5355, give your name, address and phone numbers and identify the committee you would like to be involved with. In 2007 the city crew assisted the community by hauling unwanted items for disposal. ...

One of the most often asked questions of Dr. Bobby Coats is, "When will the new Farm Bill be completed?" Coats, a professor/economist with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, said that, while no one knows, spring is a good bet...

A birthday party was held for Connie Mae Davis on Sunday, Jan. 13 at the home of her parents, Cleo and Katherine Davis, of Trumann. Connie turned 49 on Jan. 12. Those attending included her parents; her daughters, Paula Cole and Stephanie Brown and husband, Bobby Brown; her grandchildren, Erica Cole and Katlyn Cole, Lonna Brown, Chasity Brown and Justin Brown and family friend, Savannah Golder...

Jayley Ashlyn Harper was born on Nov. 13, 2007, weighing in at seven pounds and four ounces and measuring 19 1/2 inches long. She is the daughter of Jay and Paula Harper and was welcomed by older siblings, Jordan, 16, and Fallan, 7. She is the grand-daughter of Brenda Pipes and Jimmy Creecy, Sr. of Trumann and James and Carrie Harper of Harrisburg. She is the great-granddaughter of Illa Dean Pipes of Jonesboro and Lorene Cook of Marked Tree...

Minnie Joyce Claytor, 68, was born June 7,1939 in Dallas, Tex. and departed this life on Jan. 9, 2008 in Harrison. She was preceded in death by her parents, Utah Carl Lamb and Callie Elizabeth Kilgore Lamb; a brother, Utah Carl Lamb, Jr.; a sister, Wanda Charlene Iverson and a grandson, Lee'O Tilton Housden III...

Julia Maxine Bradley, 76, of Malvern passed away January 9, 2008 at HSC Medical Center. She was born June 15, 1931 in Tuckerman the daughter of George and Ruth (Winkles) Crisp. She was a homemaker who devoted her early life to her family and church. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Women's Sunday School Class, the Hot Spring County Extension Homemakers, the Malvern Keeno Club, and the Moose Lodge, where she loved to play bingo...

Gloria Nadine Johnson, 66, of Portland, Tenn., died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008 at Highland Manor Nursing Home in Portland, Tenn. She was born in Bradford on Aug. 5, 1941 to the late Dewey Daniel Walker, Sr. and Beryldean Parrigan Walker. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny Walker and Rodger Dale Walker...

Signups are now underway for the USSSA traveling baseball team. Lepanto players in age groups seven and eight years old, nine and ten years old and 11 and 12 year olds are invited to sign up. The entry fee is $50 per player. All games will be played away. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from practice and games. Those needing more information may call Robbie Betts at 870-919-4374...

After what coach Vickie Bowers called "terrible" outing at Pocahontas the week before, the Lady Wildcats came back against Osceola. And even though they lost 47-30, Trumann stood toe-to-toe against the very physical Lady Seminoles until the final buzzer...

Winter time is a great time for outdoor gardeners to shift their attention from outdoor plants to indoor plants. It is often nice to fill the house with plants, which add beauty and give the homeowner something to take care of during the winter months when the outside garden is on the back burner. Following are some tips for selecting an indoor plant...

People are funny about their pets, And pets can be amusing and annoying. Sometimes I wonder what makes my pets act the way they do. I have a black and white kitten named Oreo. However, Oreo doesn't know he is a cat. He hasn't a clue that the world doesn't completely revolve around him. I think he actually thinks he's in charge of everything...

I wrote a column a few months back about how living greener in a small town has some difficulties. The major difficulty is accessibility to recycling centers. I had really good response from the article and decided to share more thoughts on the matter. I spoke with Trumann Mayor Sheila Watlers and she informed me Trumann will have a small recycling program in the near future...

Providence Baptist Church minister Bobby Brooks and church members invite the community to come attend a service with them. Minister Brooks preaches a dynamic service and the church has a wonderful choir. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. with worship at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday and at 6 p.m. on Wednesday evenings...

Greg Shauver, #24 Viva Drive, was arrested on Jan. 9 by Sgt. Erik Willbanks, Sgt. Jonathan Skaggs and Ptl. Kevin Holt. He was charged with domestic abuse battery III, second offense. According to reports, officers responded to the suspect's residence in reference to a disturbance. On arrival they found a female at the residence with several injuries to her face, and she was bleeding. She said Shauver was the one who attacked her causing her the injuries...

The Trumann City Council approved the 2008 city budget at its January meeting last week. The new budget, which is similar to last year's budget, approves expenditures of $3,555,556 for the coming year. The city expects to receive revenues of $3,674,960 for 2008. ...

On Nov. 12, Staff Sgt. Greg Whitlock of Trumann was honored for countless hours of service to his community and country by local Modern Woodmen of America members. Whitlock was honored for serving his country in Iraq through Modern Woodmen's Hometown Heroes Program. In recognition of his efforts, members of Modern Woodmen's Trumann camp presented him with a certificate and awarded a $100 grant to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, the charitable organization of his choice...

October 3 A Trumann man was killed Sunday evening when he was struck by a train in an apparent suicide. According to police reports, Ronnie Howard of 126 Betty was hit by a southbound Burlington Northern train. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Megan McDaniel was selected as homecoming queen at Trumann High School. Her homecoming court included: tenth grade maid Katelyn Kent, twelfth grade maid Candace White and eleventh grade maid Haley Brewer...

Week of Jan. 21 -- 25 Monday -- burrito's, chili, refried beans, cheese, chips and dip, pudding, fruit and milk. Tuesday -- cheeseburger, French fries, lettuce and tomato, baked beans, mixed fruit and milk. Wednesday -- chicken nuggets, potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls, applesauce and milk...

Cats Against Drugs (CAD) is a club that has been active at Trumann High School for the past nine years. The club averages 35-45 members per year in grades seven through 12. The club was first sponsored by Mr. Martin. It has been directed, since 2001 by Amy Bough. Bough is a dedicated member of the Arkansas Drug Free Union (ADFU). ADFU is an organization dedicated to keeping drugs and alcohol off the streets and out of homes in the State of Arkansas...

The family and friends of Wendy Conway Proffitt announce a new scholarship will be awarded to a Trumann High School senior in the spring. The Wendy Condway Proffitt Memorial Scholarship has been created to honor Wendy's wishes by assisting a deserving Trumann High School senior in continuing his or her education...

Technology. What a great thing it is. However, I do wonder if people are becoming progressively dumber as we depend more and more on microchips to make even our smallest day to day decisions. Folks -- like my coworker Dan -- have been saying for years that calculators are partly to blame for the fact that America's kids are no longer some of the smartest in the world. ...

"It was our worst shooting night of the year," said coach Skip Dulaney of his Wildcats 65-43 loss at Westside last Friday night. "We didn't have a basket in the first quarter." Trumann did score in the first quarter, but only on free throws as the Warriors outscored the Cats 22-4 to make the rest of the game a matter of trying to recover. Unfortunately, Trumann never did as they won only the final period 13-5 when the game was already far too gone...