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Thursday, March 21, 2013
Crew Boats to be Christened
AROUND THE COUNTY
56th Annual Sunrise Service Everyone is invited to attend the 56th Annual Sunrise Service at the Bayou Meto United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 31 at 7 a.m. Breakfast will be served in the fellowship hall following the service.
Special Holy Week Community Services The First United Methodist Church of DeWitt will be holding a Special Holy Week of Community Services beginning Sunday, March 24, Palm Sunday and ending on March 31, Easter Sunday. There will be a special service each day of that week. All are invited to attend.
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Mowing Bids The committee for the mowing and maintenance of the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery for the 2013 year is taking bids at this time. They should be submitted no later than March 25, 2013. The duties of the mower will be to keep the limbs picked up, mowing and weed eating and/ or Round up around the gravestones about every two weeks. Send bids to: Mt Pleasant Cemetery Mowing, 121 West 14th St. DeWitt, AR 72042 or call 870-946-2492.
Arkansas County Relay for Life An organizational meeting for the Arkansas County Relay for Life will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, March 25, at the Stuttgart Daily Leader, 111 W. 6th St., in Stuttgart.
ABOVE - The Motor Vessel Bill Black, christened in honor of the first lockmaster of Lock and Dam No. 2. RIGHT - Bill Black, first lockmaster of Lock and Dam No. 2.
BY VALENYA FRANKS EDITOR editor@dewitt-ee.com The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, will be holding a christening ceremony for the Motor Vessel Al Workman and Motor Vessel Bill Black. The two crew boats are being christened in honor of the first two lockmasters of the dam, Al Workman and Bill Black. The boats are from the Montgomery Lock and Dam and have been in Tichnor for five years. Both are twenty-
three foot SeaArk Little Giants with two 150 horsepower Evinrude E-Techs engines. Al Workman was lockmaster of Lock and Dam No. 1 from Huntington, WV, District Lock 16. Workman was born in Cincinnati, OH, on April 20, 1917. He was raised on the banks of the Ohio River on the West Virginia side and graduated high school from Point Pleasant, WV. After high school, Workman enlisted in the army for three years. He was in the 13th Mecha-
nized Calvary at Ft. Knox, KT. Here, he was a featherweight boxing champion. When World War II started, he knew he didn’t want to be in the army and instead joined the navy. Overseas, Workman was in the European African Campaign in the Middle East Campaign from 1941 to 1947. In 1947, he started working for the Corps of Engineers. He transferred to the Little Rock District, Corps of Engineers on March 20, 1967, as lockmaster of Lock and Dam No.
1. He was the first double lockmaster on the Arkansas River Navigation System. He retired in 1984 with 45 years in government service. Bill Black was lockmaster of Lock and Dam No. 2 from St. Louis District, Lock
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Lil’ Cheetah 5K Race 2013 BY VALENYA FRANKS EDITOR editor@dewitt-ee.com The 2013 Lil’ Cheetah 5K Race in memorial of Jordan Murphy was held March 16. There were sixty female racers and thirty-seven male racers in attendance with Melissa Gray, of St. Charles, finishing first in the women’s category with a total time of 23 minutes and 43 seconds, and Cody Fox finishing first in the men’s category with a time of 18 minutes and 15 seconds. There were a total of 161 participants registered for the 5K and the 1 mile fun run. The total amount of money raised through sponsors, race participants and donations added up to be $14,000. One hundred percent of the profits will go to fund scholarships for DHS seniors. The number of scholarships each year
will vary with how much money was raised that year. Scholarship recipients will be announced on Class Day at the high school. There were six volunteer groups that helped out with the race. The Spirit of ’76 4-H Club provided a water station on the 5K course. Centerpoint Energy provided water, Gatorade, granola bars, gummy snacks and lip balm for after the races. Piggly Wiggly provided bananas, apples and oranges after the races. The DeWitt High School provided the use of its facilities. A quilt was made by Mildred Manis (Jordan Murphy’s greatgrandmother) and raffled off at $5 per chance. There were approximately ten volunteers that helped the race committee on race day. The DeWitt City Police were also of great assistance during race day. The race could
LEFT - Cody Fox won overall with a time of 18 minutes and 15 seconds. RIGHT - Melissa Gray was the first female to finish with a time of 23 minutes and 43 seconds.
not have been done without their help. They blocked off the streets and kept everyone safe. Fifteen towns outside of Arkansas County were represented in the 5K race. Those towns include Heber
Springs, Lonoke, Bono, White Hall, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Holly Grove, McRae, DeValls Bluff, Hazen, Plumerville, Lake Vil
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LOCAL NEWS ewitt police report
March 12, 2013 – Officer Greg Miller was dispatched to the police department to take a report of a lost wallet. Upon arrival, he met with a man who said he lost his wallet and was not sure where he lost it. The man stated that he went to get his driver’s license replaced and they told him he needed a police report. March 13, 2013 – Officer Greg Miller was dispatched to the police department to take a report of a stolen bike. Upon the officers arrival, he was met by a male who said that he had borrowed the bike and took it to Piggly Wiggly. The man said he left the store at 8:30 a.m. and left the bike outside the building by the front doors. The man was in the store for about twenty minutes, and when he came out the bike was gone. The man didn’t know who would have taken the bike. The bike was a Mongoose Mountain Bike, blue and silver in color. The bike had black rims and a new Bell seat cover. March 13, 2013 – At approximately 6:00 p.m. a female came to the DeWitt Police Department to report that someone had used her American Express Credit Card to purchase a cell phone from WalMart.com. The woman advised that she received the phone in the mail that day and knew that she did not order the phone. The woman called WalMart and spoke with a representative who told her that the charge was made using an American Express Card. The woman contacted American Express and had the card cancelled. March 14, 2013-Officer Bazarow was dispatched to 508 South Van Buren for a report of an attempted break in. Upon arrival the officer spoke to a female who said that when she returned home from work she noticed her window screen lying on the ground. The woman also stated that when she left for work at 2:00 a.m. the windows screen was still on the window. She also said she has had this problem before with a man breaking in the same way. The man had started calling the woman and telling her that she is the reason he is going back to prison.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Arkansas County Community Calendar is a compilation of events coming up in Arkansas County in the near future. Persons wishing to publicize an event in the calendar — the listing is free — should send or bring the event to the DeWitt Era-Enterprise office (no calendar events will be taken over the phone). The staff of the DeWitt EraEnterprise will attempt to make the calendar as comprehensive as possible each week depending on space available. Coming up: March 22 – Bake Sale – DeWitt Senior Center, 205 N. Main – Cakes, pies, cookies etc. Donations are greatly appreciated. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. April 20 - The 6th annual German Heritage Festival will be celebrated at the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie, 921 East Fourth Street in Stuttgart start-
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ing at 9 a.m. Government •Arkansas County Quorum Court meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the courthouse. • Crocketts Bluff Volunteer Fire Department meets the third Monday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. at the fire station. You do not have to be a board member to attend. • DeWitt Airport Commission meets the second Thurday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at DeWitt City Hall. • DeWitt/Arkansas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets the third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. • DeWitt City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. • DeWitt Municipal Waterworks meets the second Monday of each month at 3 p.m. at the water office. • DeWitt School Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the district office. • Gillett City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (NovemberMarch) or 7 :30 p.m. (April-October). • St. Charles City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the St. Charles Museum. • St. Charles Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the St. Charles Fire Department. The St. Charles Volunteer Fire Depart meets the first Mon-
day of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. • The St. Charles Fire Department Auxiliary meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. Club Meetings • American Legion and Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at Camp Doughboy at 6:30 p.m. • Arkansas County Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas County Bank Community Room. • Caring and Sharing Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Court Square in DeWitt. • Delta Medicine Assist Program (will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baptist Medical) Health Clinic in Stuttgart. • DeWitt Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door. • DeWitt Athletic Booster Club meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m. • DeWitt Band Parents Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the DeWitt High School band room. • DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at a location to be announced. • The DeWitt Community Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at PCCUA DeWitt campus at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in reading a variety of fiction and nonfiction and discussing books with other readers is welcome to attend. • DeWitt Hospital Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of each
month at noon at PCCDeWitt. • DeWitt Lions Club meets every Tuesday at noon at The Catfish Shack. DeWitt Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at The Catfish Shack. • 40 et 8 meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Doughboy. • The Gillett Civic Group meets the second Thursday of each month in the community room at the Planters and Merchants Bank. • Grand Prairie Charitable Christian Medical Clinic is held the second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., at 115 N. Adams in DeWitt. • The Grand Prairie Historical Society meets the third Thursday in Jan., April, July and October. • The Grand Prairie Quilt Society meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Stuttgart Public Library. • The Grand Prairie Ruritan Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The Willows Restaurant. • Kingdom Outreach Women’s Group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Changing Lives Ministries building at the corner of Madison and Gibson streets. • Masonic Lodge #157 meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. • Prairie Angels 4-H Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 3:45 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church. • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gillett. Weigh-in starts at 5:30 p.m.; meetings at 6 p.m. • Weight Watchers meets every Monday at New Life Fellowship. Weigh-ins begin at 5 p.m.
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LOCAL NEWS
Obituaries
Grand Prairie Quilt Society
Misti Garrison Misti Michelle Fauber-Krisell Garrison, 39, of Stuttgart passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013, at her home following a courageous battle with cervical cancer. Misti was born March 24, 1973, in Little Rock and was a 1991 graduate of Stuttgart High School. She attended Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas and was a special needs teacher at GPCDC Easter Seals. She was a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, vice president of Stuttgart Women’s Bowling Association, past Cub Master Pack 84, Bears Den Leader and Charter Organizational Representative Troop 84 Pack 84. She was a member of Grand Avenue United Methodist Church where she participated in GAUM Handbells, GAUMW Circle I and was a Sunday school teacher. Survivors are her son, William Garrison of Stuttgart; her “other” son, Gene Pike of Stuttgart; her parents, Becki Howie Wilson of Sherwood and David “Eddie” Krisell of Stuttgart; two brothers, Kevin Huey and Shaun (Cynthia) Timmerman, all of Stuttgart; and four sisters, Seantele (Scott) Foreman of Pearland, Texas, and Katrina (Michael) Anderson of Stuttgart, Janet (Brian) Landreth of Roe and Tawnya (Mike) Herring of Stuttgart. She was preceded in death by her step-dad, Stan Wilson; her grandparents, Wilburn and Lavern Krisell, D.W. and Vivian Howie and Clifford and Irene Fauber; a brother, David E. Krisell Jr.; and a nephew, Brandon Iglecias. Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. Clefton Vaughan, were 2 p.m. Tuesday at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church with burial following in Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation wass 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday at Turpin Funeral Home. Her family requests memorials be made to BSA Troop 84, American Cancer Society, Grand Avenue United Methodist Church or Autism Research. Please go to www.turpinco.com to sign the online guestbook.
Irene Bauer Irene B. Bauer, 94, of Hot Springs, AR, passed away, Saturday, March 16, 2013, at her home, in Hot Springs. She was born on February 7, 1919, in Gillett, AR, to her parents, Andrew Parker and Alta Branham Parker. Irene, the third of six children, was raised in Gillett and graduated from Gillett High School. She married August George (Gus) Bauer, Sr. and they had six children. She was a current resident of Hot Springs for 52 years. Irene was a member of First Lutheran Church in Hot Springs. Irene had many diverse interests throughout her life. She enjoyed hunting and fishing, traveling and going to the horse races. She loved Razorback sports, gardening, cooking, shopping and entertaining friends. Irene will be remembered by her loving children: Kay Studenberg and husband, Pip, of Hot Springs, Dianne House and husband Steve of Hot Springs, Marcia Bauer of Hot Springs Village, A.G. Bauer, Jr. and his wife, Barbra, of Little Rock, Tom Bauer of Hot Springs and Tim Bauer of Perryville. She is also survived by one brother, Sam Parker; one sister, Virginia Lehman; grandchildren, Eric Manzer, Kyle Manzer, Kelly Bailey, Tyler House, Shelley Mitchell, Jamie Morell, John Paul Morell and Jason Morell; great grandchildren, Lakyn, Beau, and Luke Bailey, John Michael Manzer, Annaliese, Sophia and Jude Morell, Joel Morell; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, two brothers, Bud and Homer Parker, a sister, Ernestine Parker, and one grandson, Shane House. Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, from 5 -7 P.M. at Gross Funeral Home. Funeral services were 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at First Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Gillett Cemetery in Gillett, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 204 Executive Court, Suite 301, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. The family would like to thank Hospice Home Care, Home Instead Senior Care, and caregivers. The guest register is at www.grossfuneralhome. com.
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LEFT - Maeola Flournoy presents her T-shirt quilt. RIGHT - Sherry Thompkins presents her first quilt, a Four Patch Posy quilt.
The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met Wednesday, March 13, at the Stuttgart Public Library with eight members present. President Glenda Landreth opened the meeting with a thought for the day: “Being creative is not a hobby; it’s a way of life.” The March treasurer’s report and the February minutes were read and approved. During the Old Business session, reports were given on the recent quilt camp retreat at the 4-H center in Ferndale. A good time was had by all. Members attending were Glenda, Maeola Flournoy, Marsha Heien, Betty Knoll and Louanna Spears. They told of the many beautiful quilts and other projects that were completed during the weekend and also passed around many photos of the weekend. Maeola completed a wonderful t-shirt quilt that was admired by everyone at the 4-H center. Last weekend was the regular Cook’s Lake Quilt Saturday. Four members attended and were elated to be able to meet in the historic Cook’s Lake Lodge. After the class, they received a tour of the entire lodge and viewed the handmade quilts in the bedrooms. The Cook’s Lake Quilt Saturday is the second Saturday of the month. During the Show and Share session members displayed the following: Sherry Thompkins… her first quilt, a FourPatch Posy quilt. Maeola Flournoy….a t-shirt quilt Ann Crum….a Flagstone quilt (cut and slash quilt) Glenda Landreth… a pre-printed appliqué quilt and a set of bull’s eye quilt blocks Winnie Cotton…a never-ending log cabin quilt and a blue-checked scrap quilt During the Demo segment, Audrey Carlin demonstrated how to make a quilted Easter egg by using prairie points and straight pins. She passed around several beautiful finished eggs that were admired by all. Marsha demonstrated how to make a locker hook rug mug coaster using a locker hook and 3/4 inch canvass. She also showed the members the steps to make a
small, quilted sewing or jewelry bag. If members want to make one at the next Sit’n Sew, bring 2 fat quarters of coordinating fabric, magnet strips and a flexible plastic ruler for stiffening. Pat Havlik brought a bag full of treasure assorted fabric remnants. Everyone dove in head-first
searching for that special piece that was just right for whatever they had in mind. The next quilt camp is the upcoming Quilt Arkansas event on September 5-7, 2013, at the 4-H Center in Ferndale. There will be several classes offered during the 3 days. Go towww.quilt-
ingarkansas.com for more information. Our next meeting will be a Sit’n Sew on April 10 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Stuttgart Public Library. Bring your projects, sewing machine, hand sewing, whatever you want to work on and a lunch. Everyone is welcome.
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COMMENTARY
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
ARKANSAS HISTORY
New Brass on Site
Matthew Lunsford of Dumas has been named the PCCUA DeWitt campus “Student of the Month” by English instructor Matt Forrester. Lunsford is currently on-track to enter the Nursing Program at PCCUA. Lunsford says that he has enjoyed his time at PCCUA. He says, “It is the perfect transition between high school and a four-year college. I have met many new friends and I have great instructors. I have learned many new life lessons, and I feel that I am prepared for whatever life throws at me.” One unusual hobby that Lunsford has is disc golf, sometimes referred to as Frisbee golf. Many people have never heard of it, but he learned about it when he was 14, and he has been playing ever since. He has been in a few tournaments and has won one trophy! According to Lunsford, “PCCUA DeWitt is a great place to begin a post high school education. The staff is great and I have never felt cheated or lost. It is a small campus so class is easy to find. There’s no reason that PCCUA DeWitt shouldn’t be on someone’s college list in this area.
By Don Roth
Lt. Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith assumed command of the Trans-Mississippi Department on March 7, 1863. The 39-year-old Florida native was an 1845 graduate of West Point and served credibly in the Mexican-American War. His current record showed he wasn’t performing too badly in the present war either, primarily in the states of Virginia and Kentucky. Although he didn’t fit the mold of a military genius, he was hardworking, brave and competent. He replaced Lt. Gen. Theophilus Holmes who was demoted to commanding the District of Arkansas, one of three sub-divisions of the Trans Mississippi. From his Little Rock headquarters’, Holmes had focused most of his attention on Arkansas while mostly ignoring the remaining vast territory entrusted to him. Gen. Smith, on the other hand,selected the centrally located city of Alexandria Louisiana for his headquarters. Before leaving Richmond, the Inspector General of the Confederacy had advised the new chief that supporting the defense of Vicksburg should be his first responsibility. Though he assumed command in Louisiana, he moved immediately to Arkansas in response to despondent outcries from Little Rock of confusion, disorder and demoralization in the army and civilian population. He reached the capitol city on March 17 where he was greeted by an over-elated Holmes who had never wanted the job in the first place. He reported to Richmond that things were not as bad as he had thought they were, though he acknowledged a want of system and order. Smith attributed the rapid return of absentees to their regiments to energetic measures taken by General Holmes. While anxious to give President Davis’s West Point friend as much credit as possible, the removal of Maj. Gen. Thomas Hindman at his own request and the return of Maj. Gen. Sterling Price were the underlying reasons for the soldiers fleshing out the ranks. Also the healing effects of the first balmy days of spring probably contributed as a morale factor. (Margaret Ross, Chronicles of Arkansas, Arkansas Gazette, Little Rock Arkansas, March 24, 1963.) Gen. Price had been the kingpin in Gen. Van Dorn’s army when led to Corinth after the battle of Pea Ridge a year ago in March. The return of this charismatic Missourian produced an instant bang among the Arkansas and Missouri soldiers. Also his return was hailed by the Western press and did much to dispel the gloom which had settled among the troops as a result of recent defeats in Arkansas. Though he was saddened to have left his loyal legions at Vicksburg, his enthusiasm was now growing at the prospect of invading Missouri and gaining the resource rich state for the Confederacy while simultaneously forcing the Federals to loosen their grip on the beleaguered city. Poor Gen. Smith. He entered his duties with despairing misgivings and soon declared his “vast empire” with undeveloped resources was non-sustaining and without means. (Robert L. Kirby, Kirby Smith’s Confederacy, Columbia University Press, 1972).
TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor
The art work, “Shattered Lady” by Makala White, 11th grade ,is so complex and amazing. This is an interesting piece of work from a very talented young person. Please continue to
feature Student Art of the Week. This is a wonderful way to recognize the local artists in our area.
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Walt Disney said, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” And that even applies to the DeWitt City Council. Mayor Ralph Relyea informed council members at Monday night’s meeting that DeWitt’s proposal for the street repair grant discussed at last month’s meeting was approved by the state. The grant will allow the city to pave Maxwell Street from DeWitt Middle School to Highway 1, excluding the section paved last year. Since the grant was approved, the Council had to pass a resolution to accept the grant, which they did unanimously. The Council discussed Ordinance 580 which deals with posting street numbers on residences and businesses. “We have a very serious problem of house numbers not being displayed properly or at all on houses,” said Mayor Relyea. It is difficult for the fire department and patrolmen to find a particular house in an emergency if the house does not have a number displayed. Since more 911 calls are coming from cell phones as opposed to landlines, council members also voted unanimously to amend Ordinance 580 by striking the phrase “phone service” from the original ordinance. The amended ordinance will now read as follows: “The owner, tenant or occupant of each and every residence and commercial building located within the geographical confines of the City of DeWitt, Arkansas, shall cause to be displayed upon or about each such residence or other structure, the specific street address assigned to this residence or structure in conjunction with the establishment of an enhanced “9-1-1” system in Arkansas County.” Mayor Relyea said that citizens will be allowed a short period of time to make sure they are in compliance with the ordinance before law enforcement starts issuing citations for noncompliance.
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We need you! These animals were picked up by the DeWitt Animal Control Officer this week. If one of these dogs belongs to you or you would like to find out about adopting one, please call the Animal Control Officer at 946-6307.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
DeWitt Runners Club
Little Cheetah 5K Race 2013
u CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A lage, Biscoe, Carlise and Lowell. Participants can find their race results on ArkansasRunner.com, as well as the date for next year’s race. Race results can also be found at www.macrts. com. The committee is working to set a later date for next year’s race so it does not fall on spring break. People are invited and encouraged to like the “Lil’ Cheetah 5K Jordan Murphy Memorial Scholarship Fund” Facebook page to see pictures from the race and to stay updated. People are also welcome to tag themselves in any photo on the
The members of the DeWitt Runners Club are (first row, left to right): Millie Dondanville, Carson Hollimon, Riley Hargrove, Jami Fluker, Carrington Hollimon, Lillie Thomason, Ally Rhodes, Katie Everett, Gracie Smith and Sadie Smith. Second row: Logan Moss, Tyler Childers, Cordarius Ladd, Jacob Wilson, Skyller Padgett, Bill Koen, Sean Cunningham and Will Moss.
The DeWitt Runners Club of Grades 1-5 participated in the 2013 Little Rockers Marathon recently. The Runners have been meeting once a week at school since October to work on accumulating over 25 miles. They traveled to Little
Rock on March 2 and ran the last mile to complete the marathon. There were over 1,800 children who participated all over Arkansas and some out of state. The Runners had so much fun and they received
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page. Extra t-shirts in sizes youth medium, youth large, adult medium, large and extra-large are available at the Family Dental Associates for $10. The committee would like to thank everyone who volunteered, participated and donated to make this event a success and a special tribute to Jordan Murphy. The committee is also organizing the 4th annual CASA Champs for Children 5K/1 mile run, on October 26, 2013 on Court Square. They invite everyone to attend.
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t-shirts and medals for finishing the marathon. Coach Lindsay Beaton and Mrs. Lori Wilson sponsor the team. There were also many parents who volunteered to help with the group in Little Rock.
Miss DeWitt Pageant ABOVE - The Motor Vessel Al Workman, christened in honor of the first lockmaster of Lock and Dam No. 1, Al Workman. RIGHT - Al Workman, first lockmaster of Lock and Dam No. 1.
Wednesday, March 13, the Miss DeWitt Pageant was held in the DeWitt High School Cafeteria. Gina Silva (center) was crowned Miss DeWitt, while Lauren Johnson (right) was first-runner up and Shelby Bueker (left) was the second-
runner up. Christen Earhart (far left) and Kristen Cazer (far right) were in
the top five. Photo was provided by LeeAnn Morgan
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2008. Workman, Black, and another man, James Tipton, wrote and taught the first training manual for lockmasters and lock operators on the Arkansas River Navigation System. The first class graduated when Colonel Steel was head of the Little Rock District. The christening will be Wednesday, March 27, at 11:00 a.m. at the Merrisach Park Courtesy Dock. The public is invited to attend.
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24. Black was born in Eolia, MO (Pike Co.), on September 20, 1918. He graduated Clarksville High School and attended the University of Arkansas for a year. He was a strong athlete, participating in track, basketball, baseball, and later in life, golf. Black married Mary Jane Word on October 28, 1939. The couple had two children, William Russell “Rusty” Black and Mary Dell Black. They also had three grandchildren and seven great-grandsons. His work history included the Department of Mines in Weldon Springs, MO, the U.S. Navy, South Pacific during World War II, and the Corps of Engineers as a lockman, lockmaster and operations supervisor from 1941 to 1974. He received an official commendation award in 1972. Black passed away in March
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FAITH & RELIGION
Church Members Honored for Their Years of Service
WEEKLY SERMON
What Is It to Win a Soul? By Pastor William Wood
Isabella Riley and Verbena Tolbert were honored for their many years of service at the Mt. Zion MB Church in DeWitt. Riley has been with the church for over fifty years, and Tolbert has been with the church for over sixty years. Riley (left) and Tolbert (right) are pictured with Mt. Zion’s pastor, Rev. Jimmy Bymum.
Is There a Conflict Between Science and Christianity? 6th in a Series: Questions About the Christian Faith
on the technicality that his fine was excessive. Second, many today hold the view that modIn the media one of ern science explains evthe most popular themes erything that was once to report is that science explained by belief in and Christian belief are God, such that now bein direct conflict. There lief in God is not necesare two chief reasons for sary since there are now this. First, the Chris- intellectual and ratiotian church has a track nal explanations for the record of inviting and universe. Some people reinforcing this idea. In therefore maintain that times past the Christian the assured results of church has opposed the modern science are in results of scientific study. direct conflict with the When Galileo, the Ital- teaching of the Bible. ian astronomer in the 1. Science and Chris1600’s, reported that the tian Faith Are Not Inplanets revolve around compatible. the sun, the Roman The Jewish-Christian Catholic Church tried worldview based on the him with an inquisition creation story in Genesis in Rome, and he was Chapters 1 & 2 laid the ordered to recant, and foundation for modern sentenced to spend the science to develop. The last eight years of his life Jewish-Christian faith under house arrest. introduced to the world As late as 1925, the belief in one God and the high school teacher idea that there is uniforfrom Drayton, Tennes- mity in nature. Greek see, John T. Scopes, was philosophy and others prosecuted in a court of held that the physical law for violating state world was inherently law for teaching the the- bad or evil. The Jewory of evolution. He was ish-Christian faith proconvicted, fined $100, claimed in Genesis 1 that and on appeal acquitted Almighty God stepped
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back from creating the universe and declared, “It was very good.” It’s the intrinsic goodness of God’s creation that proved that nature and the created order were worthy of study. Dr. Peter Hodgson, professor of nuclear physics at Oxford University said, “Christianity provided just those beliefs that are essential for science, and the whole moral climate encouraged its growth.” Historian Herbert Butterfield stated, “Science is a child of Christian thought.” It is a well-documented fact that for much of history Christianity and scientific study have been allies and not opponents. The list of prominent scientists who believe in God is impressive: 1) Nicholas Copernicus, 1473-1543, is the father of modern astronomy by suggesting on mathematical grounds that the earth traveled around the sun. He held office in the Polish church as Canon at a cathedral. 2) Galileo, 1564-1642, in spite of persecution, was
a devout Catholic Christian. He said, “There are two big books, the book of nature and the book of supernature, the Bible.” 3) The greatest scientist of all time, Sir Isaac Newton, 642-1727, distinguished himself not only in the discovery of the law of gravity, but in optics, astronomy and calculus. He believed in the inspiration of the Bible and wrote religious books as well as scientific books. He believed no sciences were better attested than the religion of the Bible. 4) Robert Boyle, who gave his name to “Boyle’s Law,” was a devout Christian: 5) Louis Pasteur, who developed pasteurization, had faith. 6) James Simpson, who paved the way with anesthetics for painless surgery, when asked, “What do you think is the most important discovery of your life?” replied, “The most important discovery I ever made was when I
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The Lutheran Churches of South Arkansas County Invite You To Worship:
We cannot say too much about the winning of a soul to the Lord! No other subject is as important as this, and perhaps none other is as neglected. We are born here on earth to be able to choose where we are going when we die. So what is the real meaning of winning a soul to the Lord? Is it just an emotional experience that produces streaming eyes and flowing tears? Is it only an impulse to turn over a new leaf in our book of Life, and by setting our mind, trying to do better? Is it promises we make when our emotions have been stirred by the music in a church service or by the preaching of coming judgment? All these things may happen when a soul is saved, but the real work has not been done until God’s spirit moves on the scene and supernaturally changes our heart and mind! It often happens that converts that are born in excitement die when the excitement is over. They are like some insects that come out on a warm day, but die when the sun goes down. A real, true zeal for God, brought about by the New Birth, will be consistent with common sense and reason. Raving, ranting and some kind of fanaticism are the Products of another zeal, not according to the word of God. So what is the Process by which a soul is Led to the Lord? One of its main operations is instructing the Person, by the Gospel, so that he may know the truth of God! Instruction by the Gospel is the starting Place for All real work that will change the human mind. Jesus said, “Go ye therefore and teach all nations… teaching them to observe all things, whatsoever I have commanded you, and Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” Teaching begins the work of saving a soul and finishes it too! The Gospel, according to the Bible, is “Come unto me, incline your ear, hear me, and your soul shall Live.” It is our duty then, to give the wandering, lost souls something that is worth listening to. We are to Preach the Gospel to every creature, and that is not done unless we teach them what the Bible says about being born into this world Lost and separated from God! How can we know we need to be saved until we know we were born Lost? And how can we know we were born Lost unless we hear and believe the Gospel that declares it? And how can we hear it without a Preacher, and how can they Preach unless they have been saved and then called to Preach? And so we say to you who may not know you are Lost, the same thing Paul said to the Romans, “ Wherefore, by one man (Adam) sin entered into the world, and death by sin, and so death Passed upon all men for that ALL have sinned.” (Rom. 5:12) But we will not Leave you in this great darkness, I will tell you something else that the great Apostle Paul said. Incline you ear to this, because it is something worth listening to! Rom. 5:18 – “Therefore, by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation, even so by the Righteousness of one (Jesus Christ) the free Gift of Righteousness came upon ALL men unto Justification of Life.” If we do not teach men the scriptures we may shout “Believe, Believe,” but what are they to Believe? We may stand and say to them, “Escape,” but from what? We may exhort them to “Repent,” but we must teach them The Law so they know what to Repent of! We may quote scripture and tell them to “Come out of Babylon”(Rev. 18:2). But we must teach them what Babylon is! We are not to try and save men out of the dark without telling them what darkness is. We must Preach Gospel doctrines plainly and simply, trusting our Lord to shine His Light on it, wheresoever He will. This Gospel has in itself the Power to convict us of our sins then cause us to hate them! Our salvation is not yet sealed, unless we hate our sins! A Person whose soul is saves has a Repentant Heart! Amen.
St. Luke Lutheran St. Paul Lutheran Church Church
903 E. 2nd St.-DeWitt Corner of 2nd & RoseGillett 548-2554 946-2312 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m.
Where Jesus Christ Is Always Present In Word and Sacrament Pastor Chad Philipp
Bro. Dennis Ingle Pastor Jason Burke Assc. Pastor/ Youth Minister Perry Simpson Music
Schedule of Services Sunday School...................9:45 A.M. Morning Worship..............10:45 A.M. Evening Service..................6:00 P.M.
Come Worship With Us!
Sunday Mornings Sunday School. . . . . . . .9:15 AM Morning Worship . . . . .10:30 AM
Dr. Emil Turner Interim Pastor
322 W. 1st St. DeWitt, AR Sunday Evenings Adult Choir . . . . . . . . . . .4:45 PM 870-946-4361 Evening Worship . . . . . .6:00 PM Wednesday Evenings C.I.A. Kids Program...3:30-5:15 PM
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Adult Bible Study Tues.......6:00 P.M. Teen Bible Study Wed........6:00 P.M. AWANA Wed..................6:00 P.M.
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Stuttgart Man Graduates from Basic Training Army Pvt. Jordan A. Anderson graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and
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ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field-training exercises. Anderson is the son of David and Karen Anderson of Stuttgart. He is a 2012 graduate of Stuttgart High School.
Thank You!! We would like to give our thanks for the amazing support given to the Lil Cheetah 5K benefitting the Jordan Murphy Memorial Scholarship Fund. This year was another success and because of that, more DeWitt High School graduating seniors will be able to gain assistance with their college education!! It’s because of good people like you, who’ve given your support in one way or another, that students are even able to apply for our daughter’s scholarships each year... we couldn’t have done it without your support! Many, many thank yous to our sponsors who give so generously to this cause! We appreciate you more than we could ever say! We thank each and every one of you who registered and came out bright and early to walk/run in Jordan’s memory... it truly touches our hearts to see this beautiful act of kindness. Special thank yous to those who volunteer and donate to make this event possible: Marta Berry, Keri Hearn, Tiffanie Hearn and Melissa Ruffin, you are an outstanding group of ladies who give your time and energy so willingly to put this all together... you ladies are simply the BEST!! Sandra Mommsen, Casey Logsdon, Stephanie Bradley, Schyler Leibrock, Faith Watkins, Hope Stroh, Taylor Counce, Edna Davis and Tara Farrow for helping with registration and selling quilt chances and memorial bracelets!! Mildred Manis, Jordan’s grandmother, for donating the handmade quilt to be given away! Kasey Earl of New Life Fellowship for providing the music, Onita Watson and the Spirit of 76 4H club for managing the water station along the route, Johnny Lockley and Centerpoint Energy for the amazing finish line tent supplied with water, Gatorade, Nutri bars, gummies, and chap stick for the participants! To Piggly Wiggly for supplying the fruit to our participants at the finish line, DeWitt Police Dept. for their help in making the route a safe one, the AR Highway Dept. for the use of their safety cones, and last, but certainly not least, the DeWitt School District for the use of the football stadium and facilities!! Each and every one of you played an important part in making the Lil Cheetah 5K another success... we cannot thank you enough! Encourage your children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews to apply for the Jordan Murphy Memorial Scholarship this year... deadline to apply is April 20th!!!! Thank you ALL so very much, the parents of Jordan Murphy, Steve and Penny Murphy
You are invited to Worship with Us in these Special Holy Week Community Services!
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Palm Sunday - March 24 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Divine Worship Children’s Palm Branch Professional & children’s choirs singing
Monday - March 25 12:00 pm Noon Free Luncheon & Devotional Bro. Eddie Best, preacher, Hebron Missionary Baptist Church
Tuesday - March 26 12:00 pm Noon Free Luncheon & Devotional Rev. Chuck Coffelt, preacher Gillett & Deluce/Prairie Union Methodist
Wednesday - March 27 12:00 pm Noon Free Luncheon & Devotional Dr. Emil Turner, preacher First Baptist Church DeWitt
Maunday Thursday - March 28 7:00 pm The Last Supper
Good Friday - March 29 7:00 pm Seven Last Words of Jesus from the Cross Told in Scripture and Hymns; Led by Youth & Chancel Choir
Easter Sunday - March 31 Hallelujah! The Lord is Risen! 9:30 am: Sunday School 10:30 am Divine Worship
JESSICA NICOLE SIEBER AND RICHARD BAILEY DICKSON Mr. Lester Sieber of Stuttgart and Mrs. Karan McKewen of DeWitt announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Nicole Sieber, to Richard Bailey Dickson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Dickson of Stuttgart. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Horton and Mrs. Inda and the late Mr. Harold Young and Mr. Albert Sieber, all of DeWitt. Jessica graduated from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro with a bachelor of science in accounting. She is employed as an accountant at Riceland Foods in Stuttgart.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Beatrice Leder and the late Mr. Howard Leder and Mr. Dickie Dickson and the late Mrs. Gloria Dickson, all of Stuttgart. Bailey graduated from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville with a bachelors of science in marketing. He is employed with Five Oaks Wildlife Services in Stuttgart. The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Stuttgart. A reception will follow at the Stuttgart Country Club. The couple will reside in Stuttgart.
University of the Ozarks’ Spring Preview Day set for April 6 University of the Ozarks will present its annual Spring Preview Day, Discover Ozarks, on Saturday, April 6. The event is for prospective students and their parents to tour the campus, sample classes and talk to faculty members and administrators about such topics as fi-
nancial aid, academic majors, study abroad opportunities and athletic programs. The event begins with registration at 8 a.m., followed by a welcome ceremony at 8:40 a.m. During check-in, visitors can talk with current Ozarks students about their involvment in vari-
ous student organizations on campus. Following the opening welcome session, the offices of Admission, Financial Aid, and Student Life will hold a question and answer session for parents, while students tour the campus. After their campus tour, student visitors will have the opportu-
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First Baptist Pre-School Participates in St. Jude Trike-a-thon
Volleyball Youth Camps
The University of Arkansas at Monticello volleyball program has scheduled a series of youth camps for the month of April 2013 for boys and girls in grades K-12. The camps will be held on each Sunday in the month of April from 2-4 p.m. at Steelman Field House on the UAM campus. Current UAM coaches and players will teach the fundamentals of the game and also provide a fun experience for participants. The cost is $15 per session, or $50 for all four sessions. For more information call (434) 4898601 or email bayes@uamont.edu.
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The pre-school students of First Baptist Church participated in the St. Jude trike-a-thon where they raised $3,325. First Baptist Church has participated in the St. Jude trike-a-thon since 1992 and has raised over $38,000. They would like thank to everyone who has contributed over the years.
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DeWitt High School Quiz Bowl Team Makes State
The DeWitt High School Quiz Bowl team came in third at the regional competition, which secured them a place in the state competition on April 6. The team is sponsored by Dot Hubsch. The team includes (first row, left to right): Angelina Anderson, Bethani Hoelzeman, Kahlan Philipp and Angelia Anderson, Second row: Dimitri Anderson, Chris Tucker, Matthew Kirkpatrick, Drake Wright and Malik Gatson. Not pictured: Brittney Isom.
DHS Softball Team Needs a Come Back
Mighty Jr. High Band Scores High on Concert Contest
Lauren Pace, #3, readies herself for a catch as Katie Koen, #14, gets ready to pitch.
DeWitt Middle School held a Parent Appreciation Night Thursday, March 14. Gear Up sponsored a BBQ supper for parents, students, faculty and staff. Faculty displayed exhibits to showcase what is happening in their classrooms. Gear Up Coordinator Anthony Cunningham, Faye Coleman Gear Up Parent Involvement Representative, and Shirley Larry from PCC/UA Helena were on hand to support the program. Door prizes were given to students for returning parent surveys and parents.
March 6 the DeWitt High School softball team played Warren at home. DeWitt won 15 to 0 in 4 innings. Shayna Young was 3/4, Kayla West was 2/3 and Katie Koen was 2/3 with a home run. March 7 the girls played Hamburg with a loss of 4 to 3. March 8 they played Stuttgart also resulting in a win of 22 to 10 in 5 innings. March 11 the DeWitt High School soft-
ball team played Crossett ending in a loss of 9 to 8 in 8 innings. March 12 DeWitt played Brinkley with a win of 11 to1 in 5 innings. Shayna Young was 2/3, Kayla West was 2/4, Katie Koen had 3 RBI’s, Rylee Hearn was 2/4 with 2 RBI’s, and Ashley Gill was 2/3. March 14 they played against Monticello with a loss of 13 to 2 in 6 innings.
The Mighty Jr. High Band made all ones on concert pieces and sight-reading at the concert contest Tuesday, March 12. The band is under the direction of Kristen Hill.
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Local Ducks Unlimited chapter makes Top 100 Stuttgart Chapter Recognized Nationally
The President’s Top 100 is one of the most highly sought-after titles of recognition Ducks Unlimited offers to chapters throughout the nation. Each year, the list is comprised of the top 100 fundraising chapters in the United States. Through the efforts of these volunteer committees, DU is able to pursue its mission of conserving, enhancing and restoring North America’s wetlands. The Stuttgart chapter made the Top 100 list as one of the organization’s best fundraising chapters over the last year. The Stuttgart chapter earned a spot in the Top 100 out of the more than 2,700 DU chapters nationwide. DU’s event fundraising system has become a model for other conservation organizations around the world and has funded a significant portion of the more than 13 million acres of wetlands and associated habitat DU has conserved since 1937. “DU chapters across the country are showing that the future of waterfowl populations and the wetlands that filter our drinking water and protect us from flooding are important to them and to their communities,” Newman said. “The more money we raise, the more habitat we can conserve and the closer we are to preserving our waterfowl hunting heritage. I would like to personally thank all our Top 100 chapters for their achievement and look forward to seeing them among our distinguished chapters next year.” Ducks Unlimited is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North America’s continually disappearing waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, DU has conserved more than 13 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever.
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DeWitt School District Nominated for Monsanto Fund Grant
BY VALENYA FRANKS EDITOR editor@dewitt-ee.com
The DeWitt School District has applied and been nominated for a $10,000 Monsanto Fund Grant. The Monsanto Fund invests money to strengthen math and science education in rural communities. However, the district needs more help to ensure it receives the grant. The number of nominations the district receives strengthens the application. Those eligible to nominate the district must be at least twenty-one years of age and actively engaged in
farming a minimum of 250 acres of corn, soybeans, and/or cotton. Eligible entrants can also include those who own 40 acres of open field vegetables, or at least 10 acres of vegetables grown in protected culture. Entrants must reside in eligible counties where a minimum of 30,000 acres of corn, soybeans, cotton and/or vegetables are planted each year. For more information or to nominate the DeWitt School district, visit http://www.americasfarmers.com/growruraleducation/. At the recent DeWitt
School Board meeting, it was revealed that the district is still fighting with the cafeteria fund, being two payments behind and $20,000 down due to equipment replacements. However, the district has seen an increase in enrollment with 482 students at DES, 81 at GES, 324 at DMS and 394 at DHS. This increase will help with the first and third quarter average, which decides the district’s budget. The 2013-2014 calendar will basically remain the same as last year’s with addition of a mandatory four-day training
in June for teachers that will be geared towards Common Core. The spring break schedule for the 2013-2014 school year was questioned, in which the board was informed that state law mandates that spring break must be scheduled the 38th week from the first full week in July. This means that spring break will generally fall on the second to last or last week in March. There was a request from the senior class to use the high school cafeteria for prom on April 13, which was approved by the board. There was
also a request from the Civil Group in Gillett to used the old Gillett school building for their annual Gillett Heritage Days, May 3 and 4, which was also approved. A summer painting project has been proposed to spruce up the DES, DMS and DHS buildings and campuses. It was stated that it has been eight years since the elementary school has been painted, and the awnings and blue trim at the high school could use some touching up. The school district will take bids throughout the state from paint-
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ers before deciding on a budget. The deadline for bids will be April 26th. It was decided that all licensed personnel will be rehired for the 20132014 school year. The board accepted the resignations of Karen Cavette and Paulette Hudson. In a special meeting that was held March 4, the board accepted the resignations of Gary Wayman, Superintendent, and Vicki Reed, Gillett Elementary Principal. These resignations will be effective at the end of the current school year.
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MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION TO MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION TO TO SELL SELL SELL YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. IMMEDIATE ACTION. IMMEDIATE ACTION. IF YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD, YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE IF YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD, YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE IF YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD, YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE FOR ANY DEFICIENCY WHICH THEN EXISTS AND AN FOR ANY DEFICIENCY WHICH THEN EXISTS AND AN FOR ANY DEFICIENCY WHICH THEN EXISTS AND AN ACTION FOR COLLECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST ACTION FOR COLLECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST ACTION FOR COLLECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST YOU. YOU. YOU. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR SUCH INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR SUCH THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY PURPOSE. PURPOSE. INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR SUCH This Instrument Prepared by: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, This Instrument Prepared by: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, PURPOSE. P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, This Instrument Prepared by: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, ArWHEREAS, on December 31, 2007, Adam Uptain and WHEREAS, on February 6, 2009, Michelle L. Kirkman kansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Amy Uptain executed a mortgage conveying certain executed a mortgage conveying certain property WHEREAS, on July 1, 2008, Kurt Davis executed a mortproperty therein described to JPMorgan Chase Bank, therein described to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; and N.A.; and gage conveying certain property therein described to WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded February JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; and WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded January 3, 9, 2009, at Book 2009, Page 678 in the real estate 2008, at Book 2008, Page 48 in the real estate records of records of Arkansas County, Arkansas; and WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded July 2, Arkansas County, Arkansas; and WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of 2008, at Book 2008, Page 5043 in the real estate records WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of said indebtedness and the same is now, therefore, of Arkansas County, Arkansas; and said indebtedness and the same is now, therefore, wholly due, and the holder of the debt has requested WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of said wholly due, and the holder of the debt has requested the undersigned to sell the property to satisfy said the undersigned to sell the property to satisfy said indebtedness, the party initiating this action is indebtedness and the same is now, therefore, wholly indebtedness, the party initiating this action is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Attn: due, and the holder of the debt has requested the unJPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Attn: Correspondence Mail, Mail Code LA4-555/700 Kansas dersigned to sell the property to satisfy said indebtedCorrespondence Mail, Mail Code LA4-555/700 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203, (866)550-5705; ness, the party initiating this action is JPMorgan Chase Lane, Monroe, LA 71203, (866)550-5705; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided Bank, National Association, Attn: Correspondence Mail, WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent Mail Code LA4-555/700 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203, the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Michelle L. Kirkman by Act 885 of 2011; the party (866)550-5705; to Adam Uptain and Amy Uptain by Act 885 of 2011; initiating this action is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National the party initiating this action is JPMorgan Chase Bank, Association, Attn: Correspondence Mail, Mail Code WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has proNational Association, Attn: Correspondence Mail, Mail LA4-555/700 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203, (866)550vided the undersigned a copy of the letter required Code LA4-555/700 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203, 5705; to be sent to Kurt Davis by Act 885 of 2011; the party (866)550-5705; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided initiating this action is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent Association, Attn: Correspondence Mail, Mail Code the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Michelle L. Kirkman by Act 885 of 2011; and LA4-555/700 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203, (866)550to Adam Uptain and Amy Uptain by Act 885 of 2011; WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest 5705; and in the real property herein based upon said tenancy. WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent in the real property herein based upon said tenancy. indebtedness has been declared due and payable, to Kurt Davis by Act 885 of 2011; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as entire indebtedness has been declared due and Attorney-in-Fact, by virtue of the power, duty, and WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest payable, and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, authority vested in and imposed upon said Attorneyin the real property herein based upon said tenancy. P.L.L.C., as Attorney-in-Fact, by virtue of the power, in-Fact will, on March 27, 2013, at or about 3:45 P.M. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said at the Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, Attorney-in-Fact will, on April 3, 2013, at or about 3:45 Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as AttorArkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and ney-in-Fact, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the vested in and imposed upon said Attorney-in-Fact will, statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and mortgage, said property being real estate situated in all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly on April 17, 2013, at or about 3:45 P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, Arkansas, offer mortgage, said property being real estate situated in described as follows: for sale certain property hereinafter described to the Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 4, Bemis described as follows: highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of Addition to the Town now City of Stuttgart, Arkansas South Half of Lot Two and all of Lot Three, Block Thirty County, Arkansas, running thence West along the South redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exempOne, Improvement Company’s Addition to the City line of said Lot 4 100 feet, thence North parallel with the tions which are expressly waived in the mortgage, said of Stuttgart, Northern District of Arkansas County, East line of said Lot 4 150 feet; thence East parallel with property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas the South line of said Lot 4 to the East line of said lot 4; Arkansas, and being more particularly described as thence South along the East line of said Lot 4 to point More commonly known as: 1205 South College Street, follows: of beginning, the same being a tract 100 feet by 150 Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160 Lot Six (6) and West Half of Lot Five (5), Block Two (2), feet; also designated as Lots 1 and 2 of Block 4, Bemis UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS Addition to Stuttgart, Northern District of Arkansas Improvement Company’s Addition to the City of StuttSTATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE County, Arkansas. Each of said Lots 1 and 2 being a tract gart, Northern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas acFRONT DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse of ground 50 feet wide East and West by 150 feet North cording to revised plat made by Thos J. Storde April 12, OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE and South. 1947.More commonly known as: 902 East 10th Street, FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE More commonly known as: 408 West 16th Street, PLACE AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160 Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160 ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED. UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS STATU UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS This sale is subject to all matters shown on TORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE FRONT STATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse OR, IF FRONT DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE FRONT may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE PLACE AT of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior PLACE AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES ARE CUSARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED. by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate TOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED. This sale is survey of the premises might disclose. This sale is subject to all matters shown on subject to all matters shown on any applicable reany applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be corded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that rescinded at the Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any time. easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to statutory rights of redemption of any governmental of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior another day, time and place certain without further agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrancliens or encumbrances as well as any priority created publication, upon announcement at the time and by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate es as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and place for the sale set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS survey of the premises might disclose. to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH RESERVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE. W&A No. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be might disclose. 355-170737 rescinded at the Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any time. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. at the Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any time. The right another day, time and place certain without further 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another publication, upon announcement at the time and Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 day, time and place certain without further publication, place for the sale set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS upon announcement at the time and place for the sale (501) 219-9388 PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH RESERVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE. W&A No. set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY WILL BE 355-178414 AUCTIONED WITH RESERVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE Angela Boyd (2008250) WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. Agent for Mortgagee CASH THE DAY OF SALE. W&A No. 355-211252 DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_kthomas_130125_ 819 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 visit WWW.MYFIR.COM, or for general information call (501) 219-9388 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 501-224-5239 (501) 219-9388 Angela Boyd (2008250) Agent for Mortgagee Angela Boyd (2008250) DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_kthomas_130117_ 845 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, Agent for Mortgagee visit DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_kthohttp://WWW.MYFIR.COM” mas_130206_1621 WWW.MYFIR.COM For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, or for general information call 501-224-5239 visit WWW.MYFIR.COM, or for general information call Adv. 53-1tfc 501-224-5239
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MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION ORDINANCE NO. 761 by Valentine from Margaret McCallie October 5, 1956, TO SELL recorded in Deed Record Number 34, Page 531; thence AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 580 South on the West line of said tract a distance of 226 YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSTING OF feet; thence East parallel with the South line of the IMMEDIATE ACTION. STREET NUMBERS UPON RESIDENCES AND CERTAIN said Northeast Quarter, Southeast Quarter, Section 20, IF YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD, YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE OTHER BUILDINGS LOCATED WITHIN THE GEORGRAPHITownship 4 South, Range 3 West, a distance of 105 feet FOR ANY DEFICIENCY WHICH THEN EXISTS AND AN CAL CONFINES OF THE CITY OF DEWITT, ARKANSAS, DE- to the point of beginning, subject to public roads as ACTION FOR COLLECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST CLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. now located upon and across said lands. YOU. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE More commonly known as: 1139 Highway 130 West, THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY Dewitt, Arkansas 72042 CITY OF DEWITT, ARKANSAS, THAT: INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR SUCH UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS Section 1. Section 1 of Ordinance No. 761 is hereby PURPOSE. STATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE amended and shall hereinafter read as follows: FRONT DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse This Instrument Prepared by: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, SECTION 1: The owner, tenant, or occupant of each OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, and every residence and commercial building located FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 within the geographical confines of the City of DeWitt, PLACE AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES WHEREAS, on September 14, 2006, Donna Jo Brickey Arkansas, shall cause to be displayed upon or about ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED. executed a mortgage conveying certain property This sale is subject to all matters shown on each such residence or other structure, the specific therein described to Mortgage Electronic Registration any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any street address assigned to this residence or other Systems, Inc., as a separate corporation that is acting restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that solely as a nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender and structure in conjunction with the establishment of an may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption America’s Wholesale Lender’s successors and assigns; enhanced “9-1-1” system in Arkansas County, Arkansas. of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior and liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded Section 2. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate September 15, 2006, at Book 2006, Page 5005 in the conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent survey of the premises might disclose. real estate records of Arkansas County, Arkansas; and The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be that they conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance. WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of rescinded at the Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any time. Provisions of prior Ordinances that do not conflict with said indebtedness and the same is now, therefore, The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to the provisions of this Ordinance shall remain in full wholly due, and the holder of the debt has requested another day, time and place certain without further force and effect. the undersigned to sell the property to satisfy said publication, upon announcement at the time and Section 3. The regulation of numbers displayed within indebtedness, the party initiating this action is Bank place for the sale set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS of America, N.A., 7105 Corporate Drive, Mail Stop the City of DeWitt being necessary for the protection PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH RESERVE. THE PTX-C-35, Plano, TX 75024-3632, (800)669-6650; of the public health and safety of the inhabitants, an TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE. W&A No. 638-112378 WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided emergency is hereby declared and this ordinance shall the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be become effective from and after its passage and publiWILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. sent to Donna Jo Brickey by Act 885 of 2011; the party cation. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 initiating this action is Bank of America, N.A., 7105 PASSED AND APPROVED in regular session this Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 Corporate Drive, Mail Stop PTX-C-35, Plano, TX 75024_ 11th____ day of March, 2013. (501) 219-9388 3632, (800)669-6650; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided Kate Lachowsky (2012039) the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent APPROVED: to Donna Jo Brickey by Act 885 of 2011; and Agent for Mortgagee /s/ Ralph Relyea, Mayor WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_tgober_130204_ 750 ATTEST: in the real property herein based upon said tenancy. For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire /s/ Lelia Bell, City Clerk visit WWW.MYFIR.COM, or for general information call Adv. 56-1tfc indebtedness has been declared due and payable, 501-224-5239 and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Attorney-in-Fact, by virtue of the power, duty, and MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION TO authority vested in and imposed upon said AttorneySELL in-Fact will, on April 3, 2013, at or about 3:00 P.M. at YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE the Arkansas County Courthouse in DeWitt, Arkansas, IMMEDIATE ACTION. offer for sale certain property hereinafter described IF YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD, YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory We'll prepare your return and file it with the FOR ANY DEFICIENCY WHICH THEN EXISTS AND AN right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all IRS electronically. ACTION FOR COLLECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST other exemptions which are expressly waived in the 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday - Friday YOU. mortgage, said property being real estate situated in Saturday 9 a.m. -- 3 p.m. Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR SUCH 510 South Whitehead Drive, DeWitt described as follows: PURPOSE. or call for appointment: 870-946-4178 Lot Six 6, Block One 1 of West Oaklawn Subdivision of This Instrument Prepared by: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, TAX RETURNS - ELECTRONIC FILING - BOOKKEEPING the West half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 4, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Township 5 South, Range 3 West, in accordance with Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 a plat of the said Subdivision made by Ray H. Russell, WHEREAS, on June 7, 2004, Barbara A. Civil Engineer, and appearing of record in the office of Grammer executed a mortgage conveying certain the circuit clerk and recorder in the Southern District property therein described to Mortgage Electronic of Arkansas County, Arkansas, in Plat Book, 1, Page Registration Systems, Inc., acting as a separate 83, now Plat Book 1 at Page 50, and also appearing in corporation solely as nominee for Guardian Financial the county court records of the Southern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas, in Record Book A, Page 270; Services, Inc., and Guardian Financial Services, Inc.’s successors and assigns; and subject to the protective covenants dated February Open Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded June 8, 1, 1966, and appearing of record in the office of the 2004, at Book E 15, Page 80 in the real estate records of Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. recorder of deeds for the southern district of Arkansas Arkansas County, Arkansas; and county, Arkansas, in Book V-8, Page 395 Suzette Boyd APN, Karri Mitchell APN, WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of More commonly known as: 1301 West 10th Street, and Ralph Maxwell MD said indebtedness and the same is now, therefore, Dewitt, Arkansas 72042 wholly due, and the holder of the debt has requested UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS Walk-Ins Welcome Or Call for the undersigned to sell the property to satisfy said STATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE indebtedness, the party initiating this action is Flagstar Appointment FRONT DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse Bank, FSB, 5151 Corporate Drive, , Troy, MI 48098, 870-946-3637 OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE (248)312-2000; FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided 1641 S. Whitehead Drive, DeWitt PLACE AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED. sent to Barbara A. Grammer by Act 885 of 2011; the party initiating this action is Flagstar Bank, FSB, 5151 This sale is subject to all matters shown on 320 Court Square Corporate Drive, , Troy, MI 48098, (248)312-2000; any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that DeWitt, AR 72042 the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption 870-946-3400 to Barbara A. Grammer by Act 885 of 2011; and of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created The Big Event Sale Continues! Save on in the real property herein based upon said tenancy. by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate appliances & furniture throughout the store! NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the survey of the premises might disclose. entire indebtedness has been declared due and The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be payable, and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, rescinded at the Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any time. P.L.L.C., as Attorney-in-Fact, by virtue of the power, The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said another day, time and place certain without further $ 95 Attorney-in-Fact will, on April 17, 2013, at or about 3:45 publication, upon announcement at the time and P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, place for the sale set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS Cash Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH RESERVE. THE described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE. 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COMMUNITY NEWS News In &Around Gillett Gary Kestner Elected President of Equipment Dealers Association By Darla Grantham Shoes still being collected As you clean out your closets for spring, remember the shoe drive still being held. Old shoes get a second life when they are sold to exporters and recyclers for resale or materials for new items. The money is used to purchase welldrilling rigs, water filtration systems, and other supplies to bring clean, fresh water to those in need. Tie the shoestrings together or wrap a rubber band around them and drop them off at First Baptist Church, or call Darla Grantham for pickup. Men’s Ministry Cook-Off Brother’s Keeper’s Ministry of First Baptist Church had its first annual chili/gumbo cookoff Saturday, March 16, 2013, with Randy Grantham taking 1st place prize in chili, and John Trites taking 1st place in gumbo. Peggy James, R.J. and Hannah Hackney and Gunner judged the competition between the 10 men participating. Family and friends joined in afterwards for dinner and
dessert. Leisure Club Holds March Meeting The Leisure Club met in the adult Sunday school room of the Gillett United Methodist Church on Tuesday, March 12. Eleven people were present. After playing several games of Bingo and selecting prizes, the hostesses, Dorothy Connelly and Muff Christine, served delicious refreshments. Connelly, Leisure Club coordinator, had each person present choose a piece of paper from a basket to determine the door prize winner. Most of the papers ranged from “You’re a loser,” “It wasn’t worth much anyway,” “You’re luck’s as bad as mine,” “Sorry, better luck next time,” to “Boo hoo hoo.” Margaret Carlow selected the winning slip of paper that read “Lucky You.” The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 9, in the Adult Sunday School room of Gillett United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. with Dorothy Faye Dixon and Sue Berry as hostesses. Come join us and enjoy the fellowship.
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Gary Kestner, Location Manager for Greenway Equipment in Marked Tree, Arkansas, was elected President of SouthEastern Equipment Dealers Association during the Association’s annual meeting held February 17-20, 2013. Greenway Equipment is a multiple store John Deere dealer with 22 locations throughout Arkansas and southeast Missouri. Kestner and his wife, Sandy, make their home in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and they have two grown sons and five grandchildren. They are members of the Jonesboro First Assembly of God Church, and he is a past board member of the John Deere Ag Tech Program at Arkansas State University in Beebe, Arkansas. Kestner is an accredited member of the American Society of Farm Equipment Appraisers and a member of the American Soybean Association. A graduate of Midwestern University in Wichita Falls, Texas, with an Associate of Science degree in Radiology Technology, Kestner is a United States Air Force veteran with eight years of service where he was an honor graduate of the NCO Leadership School. Kestner began his career in the farm equipment dealership industry in 1985 with Ag Pro Companies where he was store manager of their DeWitt, Arkansas, location. Following 15 years with Ag Pro, he became co-owner and general manager of Ag Turf LLC, a John Deere dealership located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Three years ago, Kestner and his partner sold the Ag Turf store.
Records of Preservation to Honor Donors and Volunteers BY VALENYA FRANKS EDITOR editor@dewitt-ee.com
At the Arkansas County Quorum Court meeting, it was revealed the Records of Preservation was planning to honor donors and volunteers sometime this year in the form of a seminar at the Agricultural Museum in Stuttgart. A celebratory book on the past ten years of work will also be drafted and will include a memorial to those who have worked with the Records of Preservation and have passed away. The Records of Preservation also received a $103 donation in memory of Gail Milliken’s motherin-law. Two mass e-waste col-
lections have been scheduled for Arkansas County. The first is scheduled for March 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Stuttgart at the Lennox Warehouse (the old Gibson building) on East 22nd Street next to the Rice Bowl. The second is scheduled for March 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in DeWitt at the Old New Life Church parking lot located on 2nd and Main. Accepted e-waste includes computers, small household appliances, fans, cell phones, and mostly anything with electrical cords. Microwaves and other hazardous materials will not be accepted. The city of DeWitt will have a trailer for the collection of white goods such as stoves, washers, etc. Freon, electric motors and compres-
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sors must be removed before the items can be accepted. Stuttgart will not be accepting any major appliances. The Carroll Lester Memorial Recycling Center has been a huge success since its opening in December 2012. While it’s still working on an ewaste tub, over three tons of plastic, paper and glass have been collected since its opening. The city of DeWitt has recycled eight to ten tons of paper. The more recycling a city has, the more money that city will save on trash due to a reduction in the waste stream. As a result, this leads to less trips to the Pine Bluff waste management plant. An ordinance appropriating funds of $1,000 to Bellpoint Storm Pods bank account was brought before the court where it was passed and approved. A resolution was also passed to reapply for a grant to help fund voting enhancement such as digital voting and electronic poll booths. It is a yearly grant to help with the election process. Judge Cox mentioned two bills that were going through the House. The first is the 911 bill. It was originally proposed to add thirty-five cents to cell phone bills to help
with 911 funding. However, it was decided that forty cents would be added to cell phone bills, and the fund would be split between 911 funding and Connect AR. Connect AR is working to bring high speed or broadband internet to rural areas. $17 million of the money from the added forty cents on cell phone bills will go to Connect AR to increase DSL and broadband in rural areas. About $2 million will go into the 911 fund with the funds being split between counties. Small counties will receive $40,000 for 911 funding, medium counties will receive $28,000 and large counties will receive $15,000. The second house bill Judge Cox mentioned was about ADEQ (Arkansas Department of Environment Quality). If someone from ADEQ writes a ticket for code violation and an engineer has to be hired to fix the violation, the bill suggests that ADEQ provides the engineer. This is to ensure that the correct plans are drawn up the first time, which will shorten the amount of time it takes to fix the violation.
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Dog Clinic in St. Charles A Success
On Saturday, March 16 Dr. Prescott (ABOVE) with Pet Tracks came to St. Charles and offered a rabies, seven in one shot and a worming for dogs and cats. Turns out included (BELOW) Janelle Martin, of St. Charles, with Annabell. Many others were in attendance.
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Crockett’s Bluff, Ethel & St. Charles News By Margaret Aycock Last Wednesday, March 6, J.W. & I had to travel to Monticello for my appointment with my eye doctor. While in Monticello, we visited with several friends and even got to tour my old home place and visited a little while with the new owner, Crystal Hart. It made me homesick. Then we went to lunch with Danny & Andra Brown, very dear friends of ours. At Dr. Claycomb’s office, we met another good friend, Christine Kellum. She even came home with me and stayed until Saturday morning when Shirley Jackson and I took Christine back to Monticello. I also attended a birthday party Saturday afternoon for Louise Childers, honoring her on her 80th birthday. Her children hosted the party at the DeWitt Community Center at the DeWitt Park. Bro. Charles Floyd and wife, Shirley Jackson of DeWitt and Bob and Ida Newkirk of St. Charles attended the John Conlee concert
in Stuttgart, Saturday, March 9. Jo Alla Nutt of DeWitt, formally of Ethel, visited a while with J. W. amd me Friday evening. The committee for the up-keep of Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Ethel is requesting donations for the maintenance and mowing of the cemetery for the year 2013. Due to the increase in size and mowing expense, our cost has escalated. We appreciate the loyalty you have shown to the cemetery up-keep in the past and trust that you will continue to support it for our loved ones who have passed on. Please send donations or memorials to: Jo Alla Nutt 121 West 14th St. DeWitt, AR 72042 Thank you for your support! The committee for the mowing and maintenance of the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery for 2013 is taking bids at this time. They should be submitted no later than March 25, 2013. We are sorry if this is a little soon, but one of the members has
been sick. The duties of the mower will be to keep the limbs picked up, mowing and weed eating and/or spraying Round Up around the gravestones every two weeks. Please send your bids to: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Mowing 121 West 14th St. DeWitt, AR 720723405 Or call 870-9462492 for more information. Raymond and Donna West from Rogersville, AL, visited the weekend of March 9 with Raymond’s sister and her husband, Peggy and Max Dean of St. Charles, and Raymond’s mother, Gracie Ross of Crestpark in DeWitt. The Deans entertained their guest with a fish fry Saturday night. Those present other than the ones already mentioned were: Tammy Pace of Conway, April West & Jag-
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“How do cells reproduce and how does DNA control and dictate the processes within our bodies?” “When was the earth made?” “When did creation begin?” On the other hand, religion and the Bible address the “Who” and “Why” of creation and nature. “Who created the world?” Genesis 1:1: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” And “Why did God create in the first place?” Science attempts to answer how some things work. But the greatest scientific research and discovery in the world will never answer the “Who” or the “Why” question. That’s the realm of faith. The Hebrew psalmist stated it most beautifully and concisely for us all: “Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who have pleasure in them. Full of honor and majesty is His work.” Psalm 111: 2,3. In the
New Testament the Apostle Paul observed “Ever since the creation of the world, God’s invisible nature, namely His eternal power and deity, has been clearly perceived in the things that have been made” Romans 1: 20. “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands” (Psalm 19: 1). God has revealed Himself in creation and supremely in Jesus Christ as witnessed to in the Scriptures. Science is the study of God’s general revealing of Himself in creation. Biblical theology is the study of God’s special revealing of Himself in Jesus and the Scriptures. Every scientific breakthrough, be it in medical science, physics, biology, astronomy, etc., only serves to give glory to the brilliance, power and design of our unseen God and Creator, our Heavenly Father, “who made the heavens and
the earth.” Science and the Bible complement each other rather than contradict one another.
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Is There a Conflict Between Science and Christianity? discovered Jesus Christ.” 7) Albert Einstein, the greatest physicist of the 20th century, was Jewish and said, “God created the universe by imagination.” The evidence of these persons’ lives and accomplishments clearly establish that a Christian believer does not have to check his or her brain at the door when we enter the Church. 2. Science and Scripture Don’t Contradict Each Other. There are more disagreements and apparent contradictions within science itself than between science and the Christian faith. The essence of scientific study is based on observation of quantifiable experiences and results. When it comes to nature and the created order, science attempts to answer the “how” and “when” questions: “How does the earth revolve around the sun?” “How does rain fall from the sky?”
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