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IMMANUEL ALL CLASS REUNION
All class reunion planning meeting will be held at the Immanuel Heritage Museum #68 Immanuel Rd Almyra on January 11 at 10 a.m. Any and all help is needed. Call 870-585-2480 if you have input or would like to help but cannot attend.
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DeWitt Senior Center located at 205 N. Main will hold a dance January 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Donations are accepted. All proceeds benefit the Senior Center.
DEWITT ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB
The DeWitt Athletic Booster Club will meet Monday, January 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the DeWitt High School gym.
SATURDAY NIGHT ON THE CORNER
Rev. Michael Bolin, pastor of Wheatley and Salem United Methodist Church, will bring a revitalizing message. Steve Boyster of Cabot brings the band, Redemption, along with his vocal talents and musical specials. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. January 11, 2014, at Lodge Corner United Methodist Church, in the fellowship hall, located half way between Stuttgart and DeWitt on Hwy 165 in the bend of the road. Everyone is welcomed to the worship experience.
Acres of Help members. Back row, left to right: Kirk Vansandt, Drew Counce, Barry Joe Wilson, Thayn Morton, Brad Chambliss. Front row, left to right: Mike Dodson, Rance Simpson, Corby Morton, Drew Whiting, Keith Patterson and Chad Philipp.
By Valenya Franks There couldn’t be a group of volunteers more worthy of the title Volunteer Group of the Year than Acres of Help. Acres of Help is a group of farmers and businessmen from all over Arkansas County founded by local farmer Thayn Morton in November 2012. The group held its first annual fund raising event, February 2, and yielded a little over $100,000 for local charities. The purpose of Acres of Help is to make a difference every day by supplementing and/or enhancing existing charitable organizations. With the group slogan, “Making a Difference Every Day,” Acres of Help identified eight charities to support: The Christian Charitable Clinic, Men’s Ministerial Alliance, CASA, Dana’s House, Caring and Sharing Food Pantry, the Food Pantry in Gillett, and
the Backpack Programs for Gillett and DeWitt school children. Acres of Help’s first request that was approved for funding was the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry, which was also where the idea of Acres of Help first came to president, Thayn Morton. The group had five requests for the first quarter of 2013, and after reviewing the needs of each organization, funding was approved, and a total of $15,620 in donations was made. In recent news, Acres of Help awarded funding to the DeWitt School District to help with the purchase of 20 Google Chromebooks as well as a recharging cart. This group has not only donated to the local food pantry and school district, but also to the Dragon’s Den, and many other charitable organizations throughout the community. All funds raised go toward providing assistance to others.
Along with raising their own funds for donations, Acres of Help has impressed organizations statewide, and in August 2013, they received a $1,000 donation from the Arkansas Rice Council. It is obvious to people near and far that Acres of Help has the people’s and community’s needs at the forefront of their minds. By providing thousands of dollars in donations and funding, Acres of Help has earned the title of Volunteer Group of the Year. They will be presented a plaque award for their work in the community at the Best of DeWitt Banquet hosted by the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce, January 30. The guest speaker will be Mike Ross. Tickets will be on sale at the local banks for $15. Come and show this group your support as they have shown theirs to the community and people of DeWitt.
in that time, become the first woman to serve as a deputy coroner for Arkansas County. When she is not working, Laura spends much of her spare time volunteering wherever she is needed. Laura is an active member of many clubs and organizations. She is a member of the DeWitt Hospital Auxiliary and she coordinated the Christmas Cottage event that benefitted the DeWitt Hospital. She serves on the Pattillo School Board, and she is a member and past president of the Junior Women’s Club as well as a member of Mendelsohn Club. She is currently the vice president of CASA. As a member of First United Methodist Church and communion steward, Laura delivers communion once a month to all shut-ins and nursing home residents who are associated with her church. They all look forward to her visits. Laura has a friendly smile and compassionate spirit at all times. She is also on the administrative council for the church and serves as a chairman of the evangelism committee. Along with the clubs and organizations that she’s a part of, Laura also volunteers
for a lot of businesses and organizations around town. She has served as community relations for Operation Christmas Child, and she is a faithful blood donor for Red Cross in DeWitt and in Little Rock. She has done volunteer work for DeWitt PRIDE as well as the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry. Laura supports the DeWitt Animal Shelter and provides help to the shelter anyway she can. Laura serves the community in so many ways. She is always willing to help in any capacity. Everyone knows if they need help in the organization of a project or help getting it “off the ground,” they can call on Laura. She is always there to assist. By offering up so much of her free time to help others, Laura Essex has earned the title of Young Volunteer of the Year. She will be presented a plaque award for her work in the community at the Best of DeWitt Banquet hosted by the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce, January 30. Guest speaker will be Mike Ross. Tickets will be on sale at the local banks for $15. Come and show her your support as she has shown her to the community and people of DeWitt.
Best of DeWitt: Young Volunteer of the Year
SCHOOL BOARD RESCHEDULED
Due to a conflict, the regular monthly meeting of the DeWitt School Board has been changed from Tuesday, January 14, 2014 to Monday, January 13, 2014 at 7 p.m.
By Valenya Franks Laura Essex has been voted the Best of DeWitt’s Young Volunteer of the Year. A graduate of DeWitt High School, Laura attended college at Lambuth University in Jackson, TN and graduated in 2003. Since returning home to DeWitt, she has been employed at Essex Funeral Home and Arkansas County Bank, and has,
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LOCAL NEWS EWITT POLICE REPORT December 24, 2013 - Officer Bazarow was dispatched to 406 West 11th Street for a report of a domestic situation. Upon arrival, he spoke to a woman. She stated that her and her boyfriend had gotten into an argument at her house 1108 South Madison and that she wanted to get some of her belongings and leave because her boyfriend, Ronnie McDaniel, did not have a ride to leave. The woman had marks on her face including her nose which still had blood on it and a couple of scratches on her arms but she stated that she did not want to press charges. She also stated that he had a 30-30 rifle and made the statement that he did not care who came over to the house police officer or her friend that he would shoot them. At that time, Bazarow went to 1108 South Madison to make contact with McDaniel. While on the way to the residence, which is behind 406 West 11th, Officer Powell arrived and Bazarow advised him of the situation. After knocking on the door, McDaniel came out of the residence. Bazarow ordered him to put his hands on the trailer so the officers could pat him down for weapons. He had none on him. He then asked McDaniel what had happened. He stated that he and his girlfriend had gotten into an argument and she scratched him and choked him (McDaniel had multiple cuts on his neck and right ear.) Bazarow then asked him if he had a rifle in the house and he stated that he did. After trying to remember where it was, he then told the officer that it was behind the dresser in the back bed room. After looking there (there were only two bb guns), he stated that it could be in the other bed room. After going through the living room, McDaniel stated that it was behind the couch. Bazarow then advised McDaniel not to move and he grabbed the weapon to make it safe. The weapon was loaded and had one in the chamber. After making the weapon safe, Bazarow advised McDaniel that he was going to run him to see if he had any warrants or if he was a felon. McDaniel stated that he was and had been since 2003. After running McDaniel’s criminal history it came back that he was indeed a convicted felon and that he was arrested for possession of firearms by certain person’s before in 2008 in Lonoke. McDaniel stated that he did not want to press charges on his girlfriend because he loved her and he did not want her to be in trouble. McDaniel was then arrested for possession of firearm by certain person’s a class d felony without incident and transported to Arkansas County Jail by Officer Powell. January 4, 2014 – Officer was dispatched to 1003C S Roy Street to speak with a man about some items stolen from his residence. He said that sometime the evening before he came home and laid his jacket, two
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shirts and his pants on the table. He said he started drinking and when he woke up that morning his pants and the two shirts were gone. He said that his pants contained a small bible, a single key ring with house key and key to bicycle lock, a payroll check from Belleville Shoe South Inc for approximately one hundred twenty-two dollars ($122) and his wallet, which contained approximately two hundred dollars ($200) in cash, an Arkansas Drivers License, Social Security Card, and a Farmer & Merchants Debit card. He said that to his knowledge no one came to visit him last night and no one else has a key to his residence. No signs of force appeared to have been used to gain entrance to the residence. January 5, 2014 - Officer Bazarow was dispatched to Marty Mart for a report theft of motor fuel. Upon arrival, he spoke to an employee who stated that around 2:45 p.m. a white male entered the store and bought some snacks and left without paying for his ten dollars worth of gas. He was driving a white 2008- 2010 model Chevy pickup and left heading North on Hwy 1 towards Saint Charles.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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 Thursday 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. (November-March) 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 Department meets the first Monday 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. Unity Baptist Church Community Clothes Closet is open the first Monday of each month from 4-6 p.m. and the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
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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 PCC-DeWitt. 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. Ya-gotta-wanna Al-Anon Group provides support for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. AlAnon meets 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Presbyterian Church, 120 W. 7th, Stuttgart, AR.
A Thought for the Day By Michael Daniel “The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul … Unless one made New Year resolutions, one would make no resolutions. Unless one starts afresh about things, one will certainly do nothing effective.” GK Chesterton And the old 18th-century preacher, Jonathan Edwards, said this: “My resolution is that I will live for God. And when no one else will, I will still live for God.” Unless we turn our backs on the hatefulness of the past, the past will continue to haunt us. The spite and the rhetoric have grown so vile in the past year that it seems we can – or will – do nothing for God because we are too busy trying to defend ourselves and what we believe is most important to us. We can do better, and indeed we must. Our children are depending on us. It is not about being politically correct because I doubt any of us can avoid saying or doing anything that will not offend someone in some way (some people are not content unless they feel victimized). It is not about trying to be popular or well-liked because someone will always take issue with us especially if we strive to be true first to our Holy Father. And it is not about being so tolerant that we would condone behavior, especially by our silence – any behavior which has been proved time and again to be destructive to the body, the mind, the soul, the family, and the Church. The only thing that will separate 2013 from 2014 will be the darkness of night. How we greet the dawn when we awake tomorrow and every day from that moment will determine whether we will remain stuck in the past or resolved to live for God and let the secular chips fall where they may. As St. Paul states in his Epistle to the Romans: “Not the hearers of the law are just in the sight of God, but the doers of the law will be justified”(2:13). Resolve to live first for God. Put away the selfish habits and practices of the past. Rebuild the crumbling Church, and thus refresh your souls and the souls of your neighbors; for the Lord’s promises for those who turn to Him are sure and certain, and the fullness of life will be yours.
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Edgar DeWain “Brad” Bradberry of Alexander was called home December 27, 2013. He was born May 30, 1932, in Point Deluce (south of DeWitt), son of the late Edgar Oma and Eula Lee Williams Bradberry. Early in his career he was employed for BEI Precision Systems and Space Company, were he helped produce encoders used in early NASA flights. “Brad” worked as a nurse in the prison system for 23 years and served his country for 40 years in the Army with the 148th Evac. Hospital. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Dean Bradberry of 39 years; two sisters Mary Christine Campbell and Ruby Burris; two brothers, Jim Bob Bradberry and Guestous Williams Stonecipher. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Pauline of Alexander; four sons, Gary (Tina) Bradberry of Alexander, Rob (Kathy) Bradberry of Mabelvale, Cecil (Janice) Bradberry of Poplarville, MS and Doug (Alice) Bradberry of Maumelle; two brother, Craig Donald Bradberry I of DeWitt and Aubrey Dean Bradberry of Gould; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
William Talmadge Fox, 77, of Stuttgart, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at his home. Fox was born January 5, 1936, in Stewart, MS, to Wiley Liston and Mary Techlene Collins Fox. He was an Army veteran and retired research assistant at the University of Arkansas. He was a member and deacon of Southside Baptist Church where he served as the Disciple Training Director and was a former Sunday school teacher. He loved his church and his grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Emma JoAnn Fox. Survivors are his wife, Lucy Fox; one son, William David Fox and his wife, Traci, of DeWitt; two daughters, Vickie Ann Lewis and her husband, Donald Wayne, of Stuttgart, and Jenny Rebecca “Becky” Kirchoff and her husband, Glenn, of Clarendon; two stepsons, David Bronson and his wife, Monica, of Ward, and Jason Bronson and his wife, Mary, of El Paso; one brother, Wiley Fox, of Rienzi, MS; one sister, Gloria Johnson, of Equality, AL; six grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Gregg Greenway, were held December 20, 2013 at Southside Baptist Church. Burial followed in Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation was held December 19, 2013 at Turpin Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church or the donor’s choice.
Billy Ray Noble passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014. He was born October 13, 1930 in Ethel to Albert Richard and Mary Myrtle Noble. He was a loving husband and father. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Faye Rita Sanders Noble; his parents, Albert Richard and Myrtle Noble; his brother, Thelbert Noble; his sisters, Elizabeth Holiday and Millie Staddox. Survivors include his brother, Sidney (Ann) Noble; Rhae Ann Noble of Jacksonville, AR, Rita Lynn Noble of DeWitt and Mitchell Drew Noble (Phyllis) of Nashville, AR; his grandchildren, Mischelle O’ Dell and Krista Ferguson (James); his great-grandchildren, Baily Birdson and Emiley O’Dell; and a host of friends. Visitation was held Wednesday, January 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 9 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in DeWitt. Burial was held at the Cedarcrest Cemetery.
Wanda Johnson Wanda Faye Tibbitt Cotten Johnson of Romeovilli, IL, born January 10, 1941, passed away January 4, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Tibbitt and Mattie Watkins Tibbitt Sloate; her stepfather, Luther Sloate; two brothers, Lee Vern Tibbett and Wilford Tibbett; one sister, Agnes Sloate Ward; and her husband, Bill Johnson. She is survived by her two sons, Richard Cotten and Kevin Cotten of Romeovilli, IL; three grandchildren, Megan Cotten, Katrina Cotten and Matthew Cotten, all of Illinois; two sisters, Norma Roberta (Bertie) Henderson Stricklin and Helen Sloate Kerns of DeWitt; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Obituary Dustin Christy Dustin Charles Christy, 37, formerly of DeWitt, passed away December 21, 2013 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, AR. He was born January 9, 1976. Dustin graduated from DeWitt High School in 1994 and attended ASU in Jonesboro, AR. He is survived by his parents, Patricia K. Jones and Lester C. Christy; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, C.L. and Donna Reed Jones, and Willie C. and Lizzie Nadine Macagren Christy; and two aunts, Sue Jones and Mary Ann Christy Carter. OUTLET
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Curtis Edward Coose 79, resident of Easy Living in DeWitt, AR, passed away on December 31, 2013. He was born in Wilmar, AR on May 17, 1934 to Garland & Letty (McKeown) Coose. He grew up in Nady, AR & graduated from Gillett High School in 1951 as valedictorian. He graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1959, & later earned a masters degree from Butler University in Indianapolis. He taught history & social studies in the high school department of Frankfort Pilgrim College, & later taught at Brainerd Indian School in South Dakota. He retired from Best Lock Corp. in Indianapolis, IN. He is survived by two brothers, Horace Coose of Westfield, IN (formerly of DeWitt, AR), Alfred Coose of Boise, ID, & a sister, Amelia Thompson of Bartlesville, OK. He is also survived by numerous cousins, relatives & friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2014 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Union Friends Church in Westfield, IN. The funeral will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Steve Pirtle officiating.
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To submit news contact: Darla Grantham, P.O. Box 324, Gillett, AR 72055, call (870) 548-2850, or email dgrantham@pccua.edu. Gillett EHC Enjoys Christmas Meeting The Gillett Extension Homemakers Club held its December meeting on Tuesday, December 17, at The Willows in DeWitt, celebrating the Christmas holiday with a Dutch-treat lunch, with seven members and four guests present. Everyone enjoyed the delicious food and fellowship. Club president Margie Hackney called the meeting to order. Laurie Eason, visiting from New
Jersey, read an inspirational message based on I Peter 5:7 reminding us to let God handle things for us. The group then sang the thought for the month, the first verse of “Joy to the World,” words by Isaac Watts. Dorothy Connelly, secretary, led roll call with the question: “What is your favorite Christmas carol? Answers included all carols, “Away in a Manger,” “Joy to the World,” “Mary’s Child,” “Silent Night,” and “What Child is This?” The minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer’s report were read and accepted. Hackney discussed a workshop to make dolls for Children’s
Hospital. Several members were interested; the date will be announced later. Dorothy Faye Dixon and her daughter Sue Berry, Arlene Ferguson, Rose Ella Smith, Anita Trimble, Becki Weinrich, and Weinrich’s daughter and granddaughter Tiffany and Baylee Sherbert were also present. The meeting closed with the Homemaker’s Prayer. The January meeting will be on Tuesday, January 21, at The Paddy in Gillett at 2 p.m. with Ferguson as hostess. Christmas News Katie Grantham of Little Rock and her friend
Matthew Lehner of Dallas, TX spent the week of Christmas in the home of her parent’s, Randy and Darla Grantham. While here they enjoyed deer and duck hunting with her dad. Christina Grantham and Bernie Crowley of Helena were in town for dinner on Christmas Eve. Christmas at Planter’s and Merchant’s Bank Open House Open House was held on Monday, December 23rd, 2013 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Several children came to share their wish list with Santa Clause! Delicious refreshments were served.
St. Charles, Crocketts Bluff and Ethel News By Margaret Aycock 870-282-8030 jaymara@hughes.net Our sincere condolences and all our prayers go out to all family members, relatives and friends of David Maguffey of DeWitt, who went to meet his Heavenly Savior. David left us on January 3. Graveside services were held at Cedarcrest Cemetary in DeWitt, January 5 at 1:00 p.m. with McKinzie Funeral Home in charge. Forty family members and friends of Willie and Clara West (both deceased) had their annual family Christmas gathering at the home of William and Mary West in Crocketts Bluff. Everyone seemed to enjoy the good food, visiting and catching up on the latest news. Those attending were Chris Sugg from Shreveport, LA; Rachel (West) Fox and her daughter, Ellison Fox from Murrieta, CA; Richard Paul West from Apopka, FL; Sue (Eason) and her husband, Eugene Moody from Jonesboro, AR; Bobby and Sandy West, Josh West, Miles West, Aaron and Timberly West, Zayne West and Devin Manus from Monticello, AR; Mrs. Pauline Carter, L.C. and Joan West from Stuttgart, AR; William and
Mary West, Drew Howard, Spencer and Sevella Parker from Crocketts Bluff; Ida (West) and her husband, Bob Newkirk from St. Charles; Austin Kimbrell, Billy and Betty West, Roy and Lyla West, Kenny West, Ty Turner, Tessa Turner, Dana Turner, Jo Alla Nutt, Andrea (Nutt) Perry, Chris West and Mackenzie West from DeWitt. J.W. and Margaret Aycock were blessed to have Russ & Wendy Horton and their children, Josh and Lindsey from Brooks, KY; and Ricky Lee Horton from DeWitt for Christmas Day. Russ, Wendy and Ricky provided the Christmas feast. Mom & J.W. sure were happy to have her two sons, “daughter” and her grandson and granddaughter with her even for such a short visit. Russ and family arrived 24th had to leave the 26th. Also, on the evening of the 24th, we all enjoyed pizzas and a double birthday cake and ice cream in celebration of my two grandchildren’s birthdays. Joshua turned 23 on Dec. 24th, and Lindsey turned 22 on Dec. 28. Bob and Ida Newkirk
joined us for the birthday celebrations. Max and Peggy Dean of St. Charles entertained their grandson, Jagger O’Dell of Cabot, with a birthday party on Dec. 21th. Jagger turned 9 on Dec. 18th. Those attending other than Max, Peggy & Jagger were his mother, April West, Krystal George, her son, Jessie Dean George and Jeff Barnett of Cabot; Tammy Pace, and her son Eric Pace of St. Charles. Jessie Dean and Jagger Lee remained for a longer visit with their Grandparents. They returned home Sunday, Jan. 5th. Also, on Christmas Day, the Deans entertained with a family gathering and gift exchange and Santa and a large Christmas feast. Peggy’s mother, Gracie Ross of Crestpark N.H. in DeWitt, was able to spend Christmas Eve night and Christmas Day with the family. Carr Newkirk and his son, Gus Newkirk from Plano, TX were here for a few days last week to do some duck hunting with his father, Bob Newkirk of St. Charles. Also, Kenzie West from DeWitt, spent a few days last week with her Aunt Ida and Uncle Bob.
BIRTHDAYS: C.W. Simpson - Jan. 9 Alyssa Rieves - Jan. 9 Adam Nichols Jan. 10 Lisa Bennett - Jan. 10 Myrtle Louise Smith Jan. 10 Dayne VanCamp Jan. 11 Darleen Frizzell Jan. 11 Hestin Morton Jan. 11 Stacey Wright Jan. 12 Trey Franks - Jan. 12 Travis Franks Jan. 12 Trinten Chance Gardner - Jan. 12 Jonathan James Jan. 12 Russell “Rusty” Horton - Jan. 13 Russie Eudell West, Jr. - Jan. 13 Shannon McCarty Jan. 13 Camron Dayne Mitchell - Jan. 14 Franklin Canamore Jan. 14 Martha Jackson Jan. 15 Adam Boone Jan. 15 ANNIVERSARIES: Charles & Gladys Hearn - Jan. 12
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City Council Passes 2014 Budget By Terrye Seamon Theodore Roosevelt once said, “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” In a special meeting Monday, December 23, the DeWitt City Council made several decisions and passed the city’s proposed budget for 2014. In turn, the 2014 budget does not allocate funding for the city’s half of the deputy court clerk’s position. Council member James Vernor proposed taking $14,000 of the $28,000 allocated to the police department and allocate it instead to the district court, which would thereby fund the city’s half of the deputy court clerk’s salary of $23,000. “What I’m trying to do is avoid us being in a lawsuit in case there is one,” Vernor said. In a previous city council meeting held Monday, December 17, District Court Judge for the Southern District of Arkansas County Park Eldridge had mentioned that he might possibly sue the county for not funding their half of the deputy court clerk’s posi-
tion. When he was asked if he would possibly sue the city, he said that all options were on the table. City Attorney T. Buie informed Council members that the city probably wouldn’t be involved in a lawsuit if the deputy court clerk’s position was abolished. The county just recently passed an ordinance eliminating their half of the deputy court clerk’s salary in their 2014 budget due to budget constraints put in place by the state legislature passing House Bill 1713. House Bill 1713 raised the salaries of Eldridge, his district court clerk and the deputy court clerk. The increase in Eldridge’s and his district court clerk’s salaries approximately total the salary of the deputy court clerk, which was raised to $23,000 for 2014. “I don’t see us [the city] being subject to a lawsuit,” Buie said. Buie also told Council members that House Bill 1713 just concerns the salary of the deputy court clerk, not whether the city was required to fill the position. “It doesn’t say you have to have it [the position of deputy court clerk],” Mayor Ralph Relyea said. “If it’s voted that one
[a deputy court clerk] should exist, then the statute just says the county and the city are to determine the salary,” Buie said. He further explained that the state legislature sets the base and maximum salaries, but the city and the county together have to work out the final salary somewhere in the range mandated by the legislature. Vernor’s motion “died” due to a lack of a majority. The Council approved the passing of Ordinance 767 and approved the 2014 proposed budget without the deputy court clerk’s salary factored in. Due to budget constraints, the DeWitt City Council then approved Ordinance 768, which eliminated the position of the deputy court clerk for the South Arkansas County District Court effective January 1, 2014. “The city also has the power to reestablish that position [deputy court clerk] if you feel that funds become available,” Buie said. He went on to say that the Council could reinstate that position at a later date and wouldn’t have to necessarily wait a year if the funding became available.
In another financial matter concerning the budget, the Council voted to pass Ordinance 769 establishing salaries for elected officials for 2014. Councilman Heath Holbert told Council members that he had contacted several state representatives concerning House Bill 1713 in an attempt to find out why the city and the county were not notified in advance of the decision to raise the base salaries of the positions mentioned above, which in turn placed budget constraints on both the city and county to fund the deputy court clerk’s position. He said he was informed that there could be a slight possibility that the legislature would revise the specific details of House Bill 1713 concerning the salaries of the district court judge for the Southern District of Arkansas County and the district court clerk if there is enough public concern and interest. The earliest this would be possible would be March. If this were to happen, the funds might then be available to reinstate the position of the deputy court clerk at a later date.
2nd Annual Hunting for Independence
Monday, January 13 Homestyle Chicken and Rice, Country Corn French Green Beans Wheat Bread Chocolate Chip Cookie Milk Tuesday, January 14 Spaghettie Succotash Sliced Carrots Texas Bread Pineapple Tidbits Milk Wednesday, January 15 BBQ Chicken Ranch Beans Cabbage
Monday, January 13 Breakfast Whole Wheat Toast with Jelly Cereal Fruit Juice Low Fat White Milk Lunch Toasted Ham/Cheese French Fries Fruit Cup Mustard/Mayo/Ketchup Tuesday, January 14 Breakfast Two Whole Wheat Pancakes with Syrup Sausage Links Fresh Fruit Low Fat White Milk Lunch Chicken Strips Mac and Cheese English Peas Tossed Salad Strawberries
On December 9th and 10th of 2013 the 2nd Annual Hunting for Independence was held at Belle Gulley Duck Lodge in Tichnor, AR. This was a duck hunting event that was a fundraiser for Retrieving Freedom, Inc.
that also hosted veterans. The following veterans were honored: Kyle Ray Finley, Michael Kimzey, Todd Russel, Stan Shepherd, and Jimmie Lee Neal. Retrieving Freedom, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non profit
corporation that trains service dogs for placement into two main markets: Children with Autism and Disabled Veterans. Charles Dwyer and Scott Dewey are the founders of Retrieving Freedom,
Inc.; Danielle Mannis helped Charles Dwyer, Marty Austin and Trey Austin host this event. For more information please visit www.retrievingfreedom.org to learn more about this amazing organization.
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FAITH & RELIGION WEEKLY SERMON
Him That Comes To Christ Will Not Be Cast Out By William Wood So says the scripture in John 6:37 “----- Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.” To the person then, who does not know the Lord in a personal way, the question is “Do I belong in that number?” I am going to preach with the thought of helping you to find out whether you belong to that “all” who shall come to Him! If there is even one degree of desire in you that longs to be changed from the sinful life you are living and if you will give into that desire, then you shall “in no wise be cast out.” Kindly give heed to God’s promised word, think about it, pray over it, and may God apply it to your lost soul. What does it mean to come to Jesus Christ? It means to put Him first in your life, above everyone else. It means to give in to His plan for your life and forsake your own plans! Are you trusting in your own works? Are you trusting in a priest? Are you trusting in some church creed that you have promised to believe and obey? Are you trusting in the merits of the Virgin Mary? Are you trusting in anything else but the Lord Jesus? If so, come away from everything else, and trust in the Crucified One, who agreed to die in your stead, and credit you with the debt He paid for you. “For there is no other name under Heaven, given among men whereby we must be saved.” And so the Gospel that says “all we have to do is come to Christ is what we are preaching here!” You may say I am a very unknown person, no one even knows my name. My name was never in the papers and never will be! I am a nobody! Be that as it may, still the promise is “He that cometh to Christ I will in no wise cast out.” You may say but I am a very odd person, but dear friend, however odd or different we are, and some may think we are a little “touched in the head,” yet for all that Jesus says, “Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out!” Though you may suppose you have no talent, nothing to offer the Lord, and though you are poor and have not made any headway in this world, it is still true that if you will turn to Jesus, “He will in no wise cast you out.” Another may say, it’s none of that which keeps me from coming to Him! It is the greatness of my sins, and the number of them through the years that stops me! Well then, let’s read the text again! “Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out!” If we had been guilty of murder, and the whoredoms and adulteries that have darkened our path, yet if we come to Christ, mark what He has said to us! “Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out!” Another may say, but I am old and my life is almost over!I am good for nothing besides that I have resisted the spirit of the Lord for years! I have been for many year troubled in my conscience, but have tried to cover it up! Well, that is a very sad thing indeed. But even for all that, if you will yet make a dash for safety and come to Christ, He cannot cast you out! Still, some have supposed that they have committed the unpardonable sin. But listen again dear fearful sinner, if you come to Christ that is proof that you have not been eternally lost because our text says, “He that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. Come to Christ just as you are, foul, vile, careless, Godless, and come with tears of repentance and “He will in no wise cast you out!” Amen. Christ the Healer books are still available at the DeWitt Publishing Company.
A New Year’s Resolution
Comfort for the Sorrowing Soul By Tom Smith 731 days. That’s how long it’s been since my life was impacted by sorrow in a way I’d never known before or since. In some ways it only seems like yesterday when I came home from worship that Sunday morning and found the lifeless body of my wife of 38 years; in other ways, it seems like an eternity ago. But, the grief is still there. And, you learn to live with it by God’s Grace. Since that day, a lot of water has gone under the proverbial bridge. I’ve gotten remarried. Gotten a new job. Moved to a different state. Made a number of new friends. And, learned anew that you don’t ever really get over your grief; you simply work through it. One way you do that is by trying to move on. Pour yourself into your work or something that interests you. Get out of the house and find ways to help others—for one of the worst things you can do is sit at home and do nothing. The memories are too many and the pain is too great. So, truly, one of the best “prescriptions” for grief-recovery is moving forward, although your progress at first may be a little slow. But, that’s okay; grief ’s not something you want to rush. In fact, trying to do so can even make it harder to work through because you’re suppressing it or putting it on hold. God was gracious to me, bringing someone from my hometown—my “roots”—back into my life after 38 years. He knew I needed someone to walk the next leg of my Journey with me, especially in ministering to others, and blessed me with someone who also loves Him and others. Thank You, Lord. Even so, the grief ’s still there. And, contrary to what some often say, time isn’t the great healer; God is. It’s been two years since that life-changing morning when I found Margaret’s lifeless body in the bathroom, with a curler still in her hair and her make-up half applied. I’ll never forget that morning. But, I don’t dwell on it—for doing so, even now, is too painful. Two years
after the fact. And, I anticipate it’ll continue to be that way, especially around the holidays, anniversaries, birthdays, family get-togethers, etc. But, that’s okay. God’s Grace is sufficient. Thank You, Lord. It’s amazing how memories will sneak up on you when you least expect it. The other day I was out deerhunting. . .sitting up a tree some 15’ off the ground in a climbing stand. . .when two red cardinals flew by and perched on a nearby limb. Suddenly my mind raced back to those numerous bird feeders in our backyard and how Margaret loved watching them. In fact, the morning God called her home she greeted the dawn with her binoculars in hand so she could enjoy her feathered friends up-closeand-personal. As I watched the beautiful birds, heartache rose up within me. How I missed my faithful companion of 38 years! But, that sorrow soon turned to joy as I remembered anew Where she is and the great Joy she’s experiencing right now with the One Whose Eye is on the sparrow. Thank You, Lord. If you lost a dear loved one or friend during 2013—or, if you’re in the process of letting go of one right now—here’s praying “the God of all comfort” (II Corinthians 1:3ff ) will hold you close right now. May His Love surround you even as His strong Arms enfold you. And always remember: “Weeping may endure for a night, but Joy comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5). Because of Jesus’ Resurrection Presence and unfailing Promises I know I’ll make it. Thank You, Lord. God bless you. (NOTE: If you’d like to contact Bro. Tom or receive his daily e-mail devotional, entitled “Morning Manna,” you can write him at P.O. Box 10614, Fort Smith, AR 72917 or e-mail him at pressingon@hotmail. com.)
the scribe (Christian) must be put to work so that it will produce dividends in the lives of others. This is how one becomes a disciple like a head of a household providing for family members. Also, note that the new revelations given by Christ will not contradict the old revelations because they come from the same storehouse of treasure found in the Godhead. The new revelations will complement the old revelations. A new calendar year has dawned. Our thoughts turn to improving ourselves, making changes for the better. Matthew 13:51-52 raises some questions in that regard. As a believer, have you done the good work of a scribe? Have you stored up a treasure of Biblical truth in your mind and in your soul? Biblical illiteracy is a rampant problem in the 21st century church. If you have not succumbed to the pull of so many competing distractions, and have done the work of a scribe by storing up a treasure of Biblical knowledge, you are among the minority. Have you moved on to the next step? Are you becoming a disciple, like a head of a household, applying truth to your life and thus dispensing this lifegiving balm to those with whom you have influence?
The Lutheran Churches of South Arkansas County Invite You To Worship:
By Pastor Steve Ellison A new year has dawned; it’s time for setting goals and making resolutions. It is time for taking stock of our spiritual progress, our walk with Christ. Do we know Him, or do we simply know about Him? Are we moving forward with Him, or are we stuck in the same old rut? Are we walking with Him, or are we simply taking a stroll? If we are not progressing in the Christian life, perhaps we need to make some changes. Matthew 13:51-52 calls on Christians to make a fundamental change. Matthew 13 records a series of parables in which Jesus described the kingdom of heaven. At the end of this series of parables, Jesus shifted His focus from the kingdom of heaven to the disciple of the kingdom of heaven. “Have you understood all these things?” They said to Him, “Yes.” And Jesus said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a head of a household, who brings out of his treasure things new and old.” NASU Jesus pointed out that anyone who followed Him needed some basic knowledge and would be required to make a fundamental change in his life. In verses 51 and 52, Christ was summing up the teachings of the Kingdom of Heaven parables. That knowledge was indeed a treasure. Everyone who follows Jesus should have acquired this knowledge, this treasure. In other words, each Christian must be a scribe, one who studies the Law to discover truth, one who preserves and protects the truth. The Biblical scribe is a marvelous example of how a Christian should engage Biblical truth. A scribe will store up this kind of treasure in his mind and in his soul. Jesus added that the scribe should become a “disciple of the kingdom”. That is a fundamental change. At this point in history, many of the scribes had lost their way. They were not dispensing life giving truth to the people but were rather passing on dead traditions of men which added burdens to the people. Disciples of the kingdom will not just “know truth”, they will “do truth”. Disciples of the kingdom will apply truth. They will apply it to their own lives which will in turn inject it and invest it in the lives of others. Christians are called to be disciples and disciple makers all at the same time. This treasure that has been entrusted to
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. 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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Annual Drive is a Success
Extension Service Offers Verified Training for Child Care Providers By Ana Hollis, County Extension Agent – Family & Consumer Sciences
During the month of December, Barbara West held her annual toy drive. During that time, toys and money were provid-
ed to give approximately 150 children 3 toys each. This adds up to a total of around 450 toys. The toys were passed out to un-
derprivileged children in the area at Young’s Insurance Agency December 21, 2013. Barbara would like to thank everyone
who made her 10th year a success.
Potlatch Conservation Education Center To Hold Nature Quilting Program A Nature Quilting Program will be conducted by the Potlatch Conservation Education Center Staff of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission near the community of Casscoe, Arkansas at Cook’s Lake Access. When: On Saturday, January 11th, 2014. Time: From 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
Program Information: The program started in 2011. Keeping the conservation education center mission in mind–the quilting program incorporates ‘themed projects’ reflecting both the flora and fauna found at Cook’s Lake. Each month a different theme is used with the ‘patterning’ on the quilt or ‘patch work.’ Quilters’ of all ages, and those interested in quilting, have
attended. Experience is not required. This month’s topic is Eagles and a Bird of Prey program will be conducted as well. Registration is Required; Please call to register at: (870) 241-3373. For More Information: Contact–Marlon Mowdy, Education Specialist at (870) 241-3373. Potlatch Conservation Education Center–Hours of Operation:
Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Closed: Sunday and Monday. Visit Us at: www.agfc. com and www.cookslakecec.com
Attention: Early Childhood Professionals If you are an early childhood professional, foster parent, or early childhood educator and want to learn more about caring for young children, you may be interested in The Best Care. Sometimes it is difficult to find appropriate classes that are close to home and affordable. The University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture, in partnership with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Association, is offering training for early childhood professionals. Classes are offered free of charge and is verified training through the Traveling Arkansas’ Professional Pathways (TAPP) and supports the Better Beginnings Program. Continuing Education Units (CEU) are available for a fee of $10. The Arkansas County and Desha County Cooperative Extension Services have available a new set of Best Care classes in 2014. Ten hours of lessons will be provided on topics such as Building Culturally Sensitive Classrooms; Getting Our Hearts Right; Higher Or-
der Thinking; Autism; Picky Eaters; Playground Safety; Color Me Happy, Fun Ways to Teach Math. Two 5-hour sessions will be conducted as follows: Saturday, January 18 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Phillips Community College, DeWitt; and Saturday, February 8 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Dumas. To enroll in the classes or for additional information about The Best Care classes for early childhood professionals, contact our office at 870-946-3231 or 870674-2346. Please call to pre-register by Thursday, January 16, so adequate materials will be available for participants. This program is open to all interested persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information should notify the county Extension office as soon as possible prior to the activity.
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71 Annual Coon Supper The Gillett Farmers and Businessmen’s Club will host the 71st Annual Coon Supper on Saturday, January 11, 2014. As in past years, the Coon Supper will be held in the Gillett Elementary Gymnasium. The doors will open and the meal served at 6pm with the program beginning at 6:30pm. Please note that we will be starting early again this year. Our menu will stay the same as last year, coon, baby-back ribs, brisket, rice, and sweet potatoes. The Gillett Farmers and Businessmen’s Club is a non-profit and non-political club that has grown into an outstanding asset for the community of Gillett. The club helps with efforts such as summer programs, school programs, an educational endowment fund, athletic and scholastic awards, and community service. For the past four years the club has awarded the Gillett Farmers and Businessmen’s Scholarship to two graduating seniors from the Gillett area. Each student received a $750 a year scholarship that is renewable for four years. The club continues to use
all proceeds from the Coon Supper to fund these scholarships and we will award two more scholarships to seniors graduating in 2014. These scholarships demonstrate the commitment that the Gillett Farmers and Businessmen’s Club has for the students in our area. The Gillett Coon Supper is the first and one of the largest events of its type held at the beginning of each New Year. The event will be attended by many national, state and local politicians, and people from all over Arkansas and surrounding states. There will be recognition of the DeWitt High School Seniors from Gillett. Coon Supper T-shirts and hats will be available this year. For ticket information, contact Larry Bauer at (home) 870-548-2859, (mobile) 870-830-4002, or write to PO Box 577, Gillett, AR 72055. For program information contact Chad Philipp at 870-548-2228 (home), 870-548-2554 (work), 870-509-0413 (mobile), or pastorslsp@centurytel.net.
Grand Prairie Historical Society Meeting The Grand Prairie Historical Society will hold their winter quarterly meeting Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ulm. A short program will be given on the history of the church and community. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. Society President Gay
Hampton-Rusk invites members and guests to attend. Membership dues are $20.00, payable to John W. Cover, GPHS Treasurer, P.O. Box 355, Gillett, AR 72055. However, persons interested in our area’s heritage are always welcome to attend meetings.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Jenkins Kills First Deer
Ashlynne Jenkins, age 10, killed her first deer on January 5th 2014 while hunting with her Uncle James and Aunt Karen Hawkins. She is the daughter of Charlotte Purdy of DeWitt.
Johnston Kills First Doe
Pipkins Kills Buck
Mackenzie Johnston, the 10 year-old daughter of Jeff and Toni Johnston of Batesville, AR killed her first deer, a doe, in Bayou Meto on December 27. She is a granddaughter of Bo and Sara Johnston of DeWitt.
Tayler Pipkins, 9, of Demopolis, AL, killed an 8 point buck while hunting with her dad and granddad on December 26, 2013. This was Tayler’s first big buck to kill in Arkansas. Tayler is the daughter of Russell and Becky Pipkins of Demopolis, AL and the granddaughter of Dale and Edna Bennett of DeWitt.
Children at Gillett United Methodist Perform The children of the Gillett United Methodist performed “Just a little Christmas” for friends family & congregation members on December 22 and it was a smashing success. The production ws dedicated to our dear friend, the late Ms. Muff Christine. The cast included Narrators: Magon James, Bradley Haynes & Mary-Claire Grantham, Shepherds: Anna Rose Lowe and Sydney Long, King Herod: Trent Place, Mary & Joseph: Sophia Whiting and Carl Hudson, Soilders: Joseph Hudson, Sam Place and Parker Place, who also played the role of Emperor Cesar Augustus, Wise Kings: Sydney Miller, Josh Haynes and
Brick Fox, Sweet angels: Elle Parnell, Chloe-Belle & Ava-Grace Grantham Bentley & Berkley Fox, and Eli Cover made his acting debut as Faith, the cow.
Directors Jennifer Lowe and Melissa Grantham were grateful to Stage Managers Shelby Long, Aiden White, Maggie Holzhauer & Makayla Whiting.
Are you considering selling your Home? Land? Commercial property? Who will buy it? What are “closing costs?” Who pays closing costs? Do I need little insurance? Do I need to supply a termite contract? What about a survey? Who pays taxes? What do I do to help my house sell? What is the difference between earnest money and a non-refundable deposit? What is my house worth? Who pays for the appraisal? Who orders it? Do I need a contract? What fixtures do stay with the property? When do I move? What is a property disclosure? What exactly is “risk of loss?” When is closing?
Pride of Gillett 4-H Club Elects Officers
We would love to meet with you and discuss these and any other questions you may have.
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Jeremy Cox 501-529-4999
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Daughters of American Revolution Meet Arkansas Post Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, met at the First United Methodist Church in their Parlor on December 10‘“. Chapter Regent Jean Pollard called the Meeting to order at 11:30 AM and introduced guest Amy Law. Chapter Chaplain Janice Reed gave the Blessing and the seventeen present enjoyed a delicious meal catered by L’Nan Lisko. Following the Luncheon, Pollard again introduced Law, Music Director of First United Methodist Church, who presented a delightful and informative program on Christmas Carols. Law gave the history of eight selections. They started as poems, each with their own history. The first was Jingle Bells which was written in Medford, Massachusetts. Within ten years it had become a national standard. Law accompanied the group as they sang this selection.
The second song was also composed in Massachusetts, “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear.� It was written before the Civil War around 1849. The poem was inspired from Bible verses in Luke. It was one of the most popular Carols sung to our troops during both World War I and II. The selection was also sung by the group. “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day� had a tragic history. The poem was written by Longfellow. His family had come to America in 1676. Longfellow wrote the poem in 1863 and it was later put to music. The fourth selection was, “Old Little Town of Bethlehem.� The author was in Bethlehem when he wrote this poem. Again the group joined in song with this selection. Law was not sure of the origin of “Away in a Manger.� Law accompanied the group in singing an African/American
Spiritual, “60 Tell It on the Mountain.� There are many of these and they have been handed down through the generations. Law sang the next selection. It had been passed down like the African/ American Spirituals, this was a Folk Song from the Carolinas. The last selection was a favorite of all, “Rudolph the Red-nose Reindeer,� written in 1938 by Bob Nay. He wrote it for his daughter, Barbara, and as a memorial for his wife, Evelyn. “It tells a story of faith and courage,� Law ended. Regent Pollard led the Ritual assisted by Chaplain Reed. Elaine Berg led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, Norma Oliver led the Salute to the Arkansas Flag, Mary Bisbee read the Preamble; Sharon Derden led the singing of the National Anthem. Chapter Vice Regent Robin Burkett read from the President Gen-
eral’s Message and Reed presented the National Defense Message. Jerrie Townsend gave the Chapter Treasurer’s Report and Pollard reported for Registrar Marilyn Sickel. Historian Bisbee , Librarian Derden, and Parliamentarian Townsend had no reports. Committee Chairman Burkett for Celebrate America announced that the National Goal of one-million Volunteer Hours, not including the volunteer hours given for DAR, had been met. Arkansas Post Chapter will enter their hours on December 16th. The NSDAR goal will be overachieved. Committee Minutes were: Flag by Berg; American Indian by Nina Ruth Selig, Commemorative Events detailing December 7th Observance by Townsend, and Staying Safe during Holidays for Women’ Issues by Reed. Burkett assisted Pollard in the presentation
Daughters of American Colonist Meet Lt. Samuel Cherry Chapter, Daughters of American Colonists, held their December 12th Meeting at Best Impressions Restaurant in the Arkansas Art Center, Little Rock. Eleven members attended, two were new members: Mary Ann Reihart of Hot Springs and Valerie Hartnett of Hot Springs Village. Chapter Regent Jean Pollard welcomed Sheila Beatty, State President, then led the Ritual. Minutes of the October 10th Meeting were read by Secretary Jerrie Townsend and approved. Reports were requested from the other Chapter
Officers. Registrar Betty Harp confirmed a membership in the Chapter of twenty-three. Historian Frankie Ochsner requested items for the Scrapbook. Chaplain Dorothy Wilks had no report. Treasurer Frances Jernigan presented the final Officer Report. She noted all dues had been sent to National and State. ‘ Nominating Committee Chairman Barbara Rogers gave that committee’s report. Serving with her were Beatty and Ochsner. The following will be nominated, voted on, installed at the February Meeting: Chapter
Regent, Frankie Ochsner; Vice Regent, Linda Thomas; Chaplain, Dorothy Wilks; Secretary, Mary Ann Reihart; Treasurer Frances Jernigan; Registrar, Betty Harp; Historian/Librarian, Valerie Hartnett. The Parliamentarian will be appointed. In Committee Reports, Harp reported handing out Book Marks at the November 22nd Naturalization Ceremony and Beatty gave the Veterans Report. Pollard reviewed the Fall 2013 Colonial Courier, the organization’s National publication. The Calendar of Dates to Re-
member; Chapter Officer and Committee Chairmen written reports to Pollard by February 1“; Chapter Regent report to State President by February 15th; National President Carole Rambo Holt reminded the membership to support Veterans’ Services Committee in her Message; and back issues of The Courier needed by National to complete the project to archive the history of DAC. The next meeting will be on February 13th, second Thursday, at Best Impressions Restaurant, 11:30 AM.
Warfield Concerts to Present WorldRenowned Beatles Tribute Band
Performing the music of one of the best-selling bands in the history of rock ‘n’ roll, the Liverpool Legends will present a Beatles tribute concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 in Helena-W. Helena as part of the Warfield Concert series. (photo provided from Facebook)
Having toured the world, the Liverpool Legends, handpicked by Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison of The Beatles, will perform in HelenaWest Helena as a Warfield Concert this month. Come celebrate the greatest artists of all time as these fabulous four musicians appear in a tribute concert to The Beatles at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, in Lily Peter Auditorium at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA). This event is being sponsored in memory of Walter and Louise Smith. Widely regarded as the greatest and most influential act of the rock era, The Beatles and their music are treasured today. Performing the legendary hits of The Beatles from the beginning years to their solo careers, the Liverpool Legends deliver “The Complete Beatles Experience� right down to their vintage instruments, wardrobe, and special effects. Their authentic talent has taken them around the globe appearing in such famous places as Carnegie Hall and the Cavern Club in Liverpool, recording in London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios, and appearing with Denny Laine (co-founder of Wings with Paul McCartney), Pete Best (the original Beatles drummer) and the Boston Pops. While headlining “International Beatles Week� in Liverpool, over 100,000 Beatles fans jammed the streets for their performance. They have also appeared on the Travel Channel’s “Beatlemania Britain.� All Warfield Concerts are free with a ticket. Download your tickets from our website at www.warfieldconcerts. com. Tickets are also available at the Phillips County Chamber of Commerce, the Tourist Welcome Center, or by sending a stamped self-addressed legal-sized envelope to: Warfield Concerts, P.O. Box 81 Helena, AR, 72342. For more info, call the Chamber of Commerce at (870) 338-8327.
of Years of Service Certificates to the following: Jacquelyn Pollard Prislovsky, Renea Wilks Pipes, Patricia Becker Oles, all three for their Five Years of Service. Judith Lynn Toll-Booher for Ten Years of Service. Regina Carr Wilks for Thirty Years of Service. The meeting concluded with Announcements: December 14th, Cel-
ebration of Arkansas County’s Bicentennial in DeWitt. Next chapter meeting to be in DeWitt at 1:30 PM on January 28th at Arkansas County Extension Office. Recognition of the Chapter’s entry in the DAR Good Citizen Contest with a reception and presentation of award in honor of entrant.
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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 767 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DEWITT, ARKANSAS, FOR THE YEAR OF 2014, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, Arkansas Code Annotated Section 1458-201, et seq., requires the City of DeWitt to approve a proposed budget for the operation of the City from January 1st to December 31st of each year and requires the adoption of a budget for the operation of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of DeWitt desires to adopt a budget for January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEWITT, ARKANSAS, THAT: SECTION 1: There is hereby adopted for the City of DeWitt, Arkansas, the budget for the year extending from January l, 2014, through December 31, 2014, which budget is attached hereto and adopted by reference thereto, as if set forth herein verbatim. SECTION 2: Any Ordinance, or part thereof, which is in conflict herewith, is hereby repealed. SECTION 3: It is hereby found and declared that the proper operation and finances of the City of DeWitt, Arkansas, is necessary for the proper health, peace and safety of the citizens of the City of DeWitt, Arkansas. THEREFORE, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED in special session on this 23rd day of DECEMBER, 2013. APPROVED: /s/ RALPH RELYEA MAYOR ATTEST: /s/ LELIA BELL CITY CLERK Adv. 2-1tfc
LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 769 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THE CITY OF DEWITT, ARKANSAS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEWITT, ARKANSAS, THAT: SECTION 1: Hereafter and beginning on January 1, 2014, salaries of the following elected officials of the City of DeWitt, Arkansas, shall be as follows: City Clerk $28,975.00 annually, payable in 52 equal weekly payments Mayor $14,420.00 annually, payable in 12 equal monthly payments Council Members $2,400.00 annually, payable in 12 equal monthly payments City Attorney (presently by appointment) $18,886.00 annually, payable in 12 equal monthly payments SECTION 2: Beginning January 1, 2014, the City of DeWitt’s portion of the total salary for the District Judge for the DeWitt Department of the District Court for the Southern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas, shall be as follows: District Judge $20,000.00 annually, payable in 12 equal monthly payments SECTION 3: All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 4: The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable; and if any portion of this Ordinance is declared to be invalid, then the remainder of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5: The proper payment of municipal officials is necessary for the orderly operation of the business and affairs of the City of DeWitt, Arkansas, and therefore necessary for the preservation of the public health and safety; therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED in special session on this 23rd day of DECEMBER, 2013. APPROVED: /s/ RALPH RELYEA MAYOR ATTEST: /s/ LELIA BELL CITY CLERK Adv. 2-1tfc
LEGAL NOTICE COMMISSIONER’S SALE NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Circuit Court of Arkansas County, Arkansas, made and entered on August 14, 2013, in a certain cause (No. CV-2012-42) then pending between U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee for the holders of the First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF12 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF12, Plaintiff, and Bob Anthony Fitzpatrick, et al., Defendants, the undersigned, as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the Arkansas County Courthouse in which said Court is held, located in Stuttgart, Arkansas, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on January 30, 2014 at 10:00 A.M., the following-described real estate, situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas: Lot One (1) and the North Half of Lot Two (2), Block Eight (8), Searle’s Addition to the City of Stuttgart, Arkansas. Also known as 903 South College Street, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160 TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of three months, provided the purchaser shall execute a commercial cor-
porate surety bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with approved security, bearing interest at the maximum legal rate per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money. The property will be sold subject to any and all property taxes due and payable. GIVEN under my hand this 19 day of December 2013. Sarah Merchant Commissioner in Circuit Prepared by: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 By: Maria Yoder (2006278) Attorneys for Plaintiff Adv. 2-1tfc
LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 768 AN ORDINANCE ELIMINATING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY COURT CLERK FOR THE SOUTH ARKANSAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEWITT, ARKANSAS, THAT: SECTION 1. Due to budget constraints at this time, the position of Deputy Court Clerk for the DeWitt Department of the District Court for the Southern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas (also known as the South Arkansas County District Court), shall be eliminated effective as of January 1, 2014. SECTION 2. The City’s general fund budget shall no longer include a salary for the above-said Deputy Court Clerk position due to the budget constraints in the 2014 budget year; and, therefore, the City of DeWitt shall not fund a part time or a full-time Deputy Court Clerk in the South Arkansas County District Court. SECTION 3. Any Ordinances or parts of Ordinances that are in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 4. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or application and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. SECTION 5. It is hereby found and declared that the proper operation and finances of the City of DeWitt, Arkansas, is necessary for the proper health, peace and safety of the citizens of the City of DeWitt, Arkansas. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED in special session on this 23rd day of DECEMBER, 2013. APPROVED: /s/ RALPH RELYEA MAYOR ATTEST: /s/ LELIA BELL CITY CLERK Adv. 2-1tfc
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING The annual meeting of the stockholders of DeWitt First Bankshares Corp. will be held Tuesday afternoon, January 14, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. in the Mallard Room at Arkansas County Bank in Stuttgart. The meeting is called for the purpose of electing a board of directors and officers of the bank for the coming year and for the transaction of other business that may come before the meeting. Warren Jennings Sr. President Adv. 2-2tfc
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING The annual meeting of the stockholders of Arkansas County Bank, DeWitt, will be held Tuesday afternoon, January 14, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. in the Mallard Room at Arkansas County Bank in Stuttgart. The meeting is called for the purpose of electing a board of directors and officers of the bank for the coming year and for the transaction of other business that may come before the meeting. Warren Jennings Jr. President Adv. 44-2tfc
LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION TO SELL YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. IF YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD, YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE FOR ANY DEFICIENCY WHICH THEN EXISTS AND AN ACTION FOR COLLECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST YOU. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR SUCH PURPOSE. This Instrument Prepared by: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 WHEREAS, on December 28, 2011, Gilbert Mitchell and Lillian Mitchell executed a mortgage conveying certain property therein described to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nominee for The Carroll Mortgage Group, Inc., and its successors and assigns.; and
WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded January 3, 2012, at Book DM 2012, Page 4 in the real estate records of Arkansas County, Arkansas; and WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of said indebtedness and the same is now, therefore, wholly due, and the holder of the debt has requested the undersigned to sell the property to satisfy said indebtedness, the party initiating this action is PHH Mortgage Corporation, 2001 Bishop’s Gate Blvd, , Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054, (800)936-8303; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Gilbert Mitchell and Lillian Mitchell by Act 885 of 2011; the party initiating this action is PHH Mortgage Corporation, 2001 Bishop’s Gate Blvd, , Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054, (800)936-8303; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Gilbert Mitchell and Lillian Mitchell by Act 885 of 2011; and WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest in the real property herein based upon said tenancy. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Attorney-in-Fact, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Attorney-in-Fact will, on January 22, 2014, at or about 3:45 P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the mortgage, said property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot One (1) and the North Forty feet (N 40 ft.) of Lot Two (2), Block Three (3), Ware’s Addition to the City of Stuttgart, Northern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 1002 South Leslie Street, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160 UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS STATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE PLACE AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH RESERVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE. W&A No. 611-236646 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Heather Martin-Herron (2011136) Agent for Mortgagee DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_dmonroe_131115_ 938 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM, or for general information call 501-224-5239 Adv. 52-4tfc
LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION TO SELL YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. IF YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD, YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE FOR ANY DEFICIENCY WHICH THEN EXISTS AND AN ACTION FOR COLLECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST YOU. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR SUCH PURPOSE. This Instrument Prepared by: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 WHEREAS, on August 11, 2004, Larry E. Sims Sandtay Maria Sims and Sandtay Maria Sims executed a mortgage conveying certain property therein described to Ameriquest Mortgage Company; and WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded September 15, 2004, at Book 363, Page 14 in the real estate records of Arkansas County, Arkansas; and WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of said indebtedness and the same is now, therefore, wholly due, and the holder of the debt has requested the undersigned to sell the property to satisfy said indebtedness, the party initiating this action is JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC, Attn: Correspondence Mail, Mail Code LA4-5555/700 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203, (866)550-5705; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Larry E. Sims Sandtay Maria Sims and Sandtay Maria Sims by Act 885 of 2011; the party initiating this action is JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC, Attn: Correspondence Mail, Mail Code LA45555/700 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203, (866)5505705; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Larry E. Sims Sandtay Maria Sims and Sandtay Maria Sims by Act 885 of 2011; and WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest in the real property herein based upon said ten-
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Continued from Page B4 ancy. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Attorney-in-Fact, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Attorney-in-Fact will, on January 15, 2014, at or about 3:45 P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the mortgage, said property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot 11, Block 5, Second Plat, North Hills Subdivision to the City of Stuttgart, Northern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 406 West Taft Street, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160 UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS STATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE PLACE AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH RESERVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE. W&A No. 355-155163 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Courtney Miller (2008263) Agent for Mortgagee DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_dmonroe_131106_1728 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM, or for general information call 501-224-5239 Adv. 52-4tfc
LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION TO SELL YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. IF YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD, YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE FOR ANY DEFICIENCY WHICH THEN EXISTS AND AN ACTION FOR COLLECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST YOU. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR SUCH PURPOSE. This Instrument Prepared by: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 WHEREAS, on October 13, 2005, Floyd D. Vent Martha J. Harriman and Floyd D. Vent executed a mortgage conveying certain property therein described to Long Beach Mortgage Company; and WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded October 19, 2005, at Book 2005, Page 7832 in the real estate records of Arkansas County, Arkansas; and WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of said indebtedness and the same is now, therefore, wholly due, and the holder of the debt has requested the undersigned to sell the property to satisfy said indebtedness, the party initiating this action is Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Trust 2006-WL3, Attn: Correspondence Mail, Mail Code LA4-5555/700 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203, (866)550-5705; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Floyd D. Vent Martha J. Harriman and
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Floyd D. Vent by Act 885 of 2011; the party initiating this action is Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Trust 2006-WL3, Attn: Correspondence Mail, Mail Code LA4-5555/700 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203, (866)550-5705; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Floyd D. Vent Martha J. Harriman and Floyd D. Vent by Act 885 of 2011; and WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest in the real property herein based upon said tenancy. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Attorney-in-Fact, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Attorney-in-Fact will, on January 29, 2014, at or about 3:45 P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the mortgage, said property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot Eighteen (18), Block Twenty-Two (22), Oaklawn Addition to the City of Stuttgart, Northern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 903 East 8th Street, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160 UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS STATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE PLACE AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH RESERVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE. W&A No. 355-208049 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Courtney Miller (2008263) Agent for Mortgagee DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_dmonroe_131119_1536 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM, or for general information call 501-224-5239 Adv. 1-4tfc
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By Don Roth Winter weather over Arkansas was brutal at this time 150 years ago. Area newspapers across the state reported a severe snowstorm at Fort Smith on December 30. By morning eight inches covered the ground and the storm continued all day. The editor of the Fort Smith Era claimed the temperature was 12 degrees below zero between eight and nine A. M. December on 31. Heavily loaded wagons crossed the ice clogged Arkansas River at nearby Van Buren and at other places not reported by the newspapers. Military activity on both sides declined significantly. Near Camden Dr. William M. McPheeters of Maj. Gen. Price’s Missouri division described the final day of 1863 as a cold blustery snowy day. But he recorded with astonishment on the evening of New Years day; “At 11 A. M. today the mercury stood at 10o above zeroe----cold weather for southern Arkansas.” (Cynthia DeHaven Pitcock, Bill Gurley, editors. I Acted From Principal. The Civil War Diary of Dr. William M. McPheeters, Confederate Surgeon in the Trans-Mississippi. University of Arkansas Press. Fayetteville,20002.) Within the civilian community of Hempstead County, a Dr. N. D. Smith, who possessed a aptitude for science, had been recording area weather conditions since 1840. He declared that January1, 1864, as the coldest day he had ever recorded. He noted his thermometer stood at six degrees below zero at sunrise, and the high for the day was 10 degrees above zero at 2 P. M. The only other time he had recorded six degrees below zero was on the first day of December 1845, but the high temperature for that day was 26 degrees. The average of the coldest days for each of the 20 years covered by his published record was 9.65 degrees. At Pine Bluff some prairie boys from the Fifth Kansas Cavalry shared the novel experience of finding two alligators trapped in a nearby frozen lake. Sgt. August Bondi of the Fifth recorded a diary entry stating the toothy reptiles measured three to five feet in length. (Autobiography of August Bondi, 18331907. Galesburg, IL. 96) After chipping away some ice they somehow kept them for a week while learning to avoid the endangerment from their tail as well as from their teeth. They were sent to friends in the North. Except for a 27 degree reading on January 4, the bitterly cold weather for the first half of the month stayed near zero in southern Arkansas. The Mississippi River was frozen some distance from its banks, but navigation in lesser streams like the Arkansas and White River’s was at a standstill.
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The Rotary Club of DeWitt invites you to attend our meeting Wednesday,January 15 at the Catfish Shack restaurant to hear our special guest speaker, Al Eastham Al will be talking about his career and service as an ambassador, and will be answering questions.
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Arkansas 2014 Law Changes
A majority of the laws we passed during our Regular Session this year took effect in August. But there were several bills written with an effective date of January 1st, 2014. These include tax cuts and changes to our voting procedures. So before the new year begins, we would like to inform you of a few changes. Starting with tax cuts, Arkansans who are currently paying 1% in income tax will see their taxes lowered by 1/10th. Those in higher incomes tax brackets will begin seeing reductions next year. The 89th General Assembly passed reductions for the sales and use tax for utilities used in agriculture structures, such as chicken houses and we also increased deductions for volunteer firefighters. These are just a few of many tax reductions you will see beginning in January. We also made changes to our laws regarding fireworks. Beginning, January 1st, the sale and use of sky lanterns will be prohibited. A sky lantern is an unmanned free floating device designed to contain an open flame. These are commonly used in wedding celebrations. Because of previous incidents and future fire hazards, the General As-
sembly voted to outlaw the use of the lanterns this year. Another important piece of legislation which takes effect January 1st is the act to require that a voter provide proof of identity when voting. Starting in 2014, voters will be required to present a photo identification at the polls. Acceptable identification will include a driver’s license, photo identification card, concealed carry license, a US passport, state or federal government employee identification, U.S. military identification, a student ID card or public assistance ID card. If you do not have any of those identification cards available, your county clerk will provide a free photo identification card for you. The Secretary of State’s office has established the rules and posted them on their website. And prepaid wireless customers will notice a surcharge at the beginning of this year. A 65 cent fee will be added to each retail transaction for prepaid wireless services. Those funds will be used to assist 911 emergency phone systems across the state. You can always find bills on our website and even review video of testimony at www.arkansashouse.org
Gym Memberships Rise After the New Year Some gym owners report seeing a 30 to 40% increase in traffic in the month of January. And most of those crowding in just signed up as part of their New Year’s resolution. If you are one of the thousands currently shopping for a new membership, we would like to remind you about a few laws passed by the General Assembly to ensure that as you work to improve your physical shape, your financial shape stays intact. In 1989, the General Assembly passed the Health Spa Consumer Protection Act. This act includes several provisions guiding health club memberships. Every health spa must provide a copy of a written contract to the buyer at the time of purchase. The services to be provided must begin within 45 days from the day the contract is signed. And no contract should require payments or financing in excess of 25 months. Should you change your mind after you signed the dotted line, you also have a right to cancel a contract within 3 business days. In the event you cancel the
membership within those initial 3 days, the health spa must refund any money you paid within 30 days. Memberships can be cancelled after 3 days if the you become physically disabled or move to another residence more than 50 miles from the health club. We would recommend checking with the Secretary of State’s office to ensure that the club has been properly registered. And you can always check with the Better Business Bureau to see if the club has had any history of complaints. If you feel as though a gym has not kept up with its end of the bargain, complaints can be filed with the Attorney General’s office. A resolution to stay fit is one that not only benefits you but our entire state. Healthcare costs reduce significantly when we have a healthier population. We hope if this is your resolution, you find a way to make it as enjoyable as possible. Reading the fine print is an important first step. Our members wish all Arkansans a happy and prosperous New Year.
Bicentennial Time Capsule Buried By Kevin Brown Photo(s) by Kevin Brown On New Year’s Eve a time capsule was buried on the Southeast Corner of the Courtyard Square in a ceremony attended by local officials. Built by Menard Manufacturing for the county, the contents of the container include: papers from The Arkansas Democrat Gazette, The Stuttgart Daily and The DeWitt Era-Enterprise, each dated December 14th. Also within is the Sarah Merchant book for the BiCentennial, items retrieved from each
vendor at the Mistletoe Merchants on the Square, elected officials’ business cards, all proclamations and citations from the State level to the Municipalities, courthouse photographs, various memorabilia, an ornament for the BiCentennial and an autographed copy of Dwayne Hornbeck’s novel Hossfly, That’s Me. A stone marker will be placed at the location of the burial when the ground has settled from the dig. The container is set to be resurrected sometime in December, 25 years from 2013.
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By Don Roth On a frigid afternoon on January 8, 1864, a crowd assembled in front of St John’s College at Little Rock to witness the hanging of 17 year old David O. Dodd, who was convicted of spying against the U. S. He was met near the gallows by Maj. Gen. Frederick Steele who earnestly commanded him; “Tell me who aided you in getting your information or you will surely die.� The Dodd family was known to have lived in Saline County before statehood, but moved to Victoria Texas where David was born in 1846. In 1858 they removed to Benton Arkansas where Mr. Dodd pursued business. In August of 1862 Dodd took his son to Monroe Louisiana where David was employed in the telegraph office until early the following year when he assisted his father in Mississippi, being a sutler to an Arkansas regiment. When the occupation
of Little Rock began on September 10, 1863, David’s mother and two sisters were still living there. Mrs. Dodd was relucted to leave the city when her son arrived to take them to Mississippi, so young David hung around, then took a job as a clerk in the store of Meyer and Lopez, sutlers to the 10th Illinois Cavalry. Two weeks later he left and took a similar job from Philip and Brothers sutlers serving the 43rd Illinois Infantry on November 16. About the first of December the senior Dodd appeared and took his wife and children to Camden. While making preparations to invest in tobacco east of the Mississippi, he sent David off to Little Rock to deliver letters to business associates. He also gave the boy a certificate dated December 17 showing his date of birth and stating he had no connection with the army. Young Dodd made a festive arrival in the city and maintained an active social life, visiting friends and attending parties. On December 28, he quietly obtained a pass from the Provost Marshall and began his trip back to Camden next morning. He was stopped by Pvt. Daniel Olderburg about eight miles from town. The picket explained to him he had no further need for the pass because his was the last outpost on the road. Olderburg destroyed the document
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later that day when relieved of duty. David spent the night with an uncle farther down the road. Next morning he determined to reach the Camden road by detouring toward Little Rock for several miles. This placed him within Federal lines, but it would have been of no hazard had the youngster taken obscure roads or cut through the woods to achieve his goal. A Union foraging party met him and was dissatisfied at his explanation for not having identification. He was arrested and searched at the HQ of the regiment manning the outposts inclusive with Pvt Olderburg’s location. While held in Little Rock a telegrapher examined his small notebook containing two pages of Morse Code. The result was a charge of espionage. A military commission met at the arsenal and heard the case on December 31, and when arraigned, Dodd pleaded not guilty to the spying charged. He also indicated he was furnished the military information by an older person which led to demands that he name the “traitor.� David remained silent in face of the pressure. He admitted to having written the cipher outlining the composition and location of regiments and artillery units, but denied being a telegraph operator and said nothing of his work in Monroe Louisiana. On January 2, the pros-
ecution called forth military witnesses including Olderburg who told of what they knew. Adjutant George O. Sokalski stated that David’s information on the cavalry was reliable, but not so with other units. Also, the number of soldiers was never mentioned. The defense presented their witnesses who told of what they knew of the boy’s activities in Little Rock since his return in September. After four days Dodd was convicted of spying for the Confederacy and sentenced to hang at the discretion of Gen. Steele who denied repeated appeals for clemency. The Maj. Gen. Commanding explained that death was mandatory under military law when a spy is convicted by Court Martial. The fatal sentence was carried out within a “U� shaped formation of blue uniformed troops. The searing emotional effect on the crowd and later the city was volatile. Steele would later fire one half of his staff because it was later revealed some members were often at the home of a Dodd Friend. Also the occupants of the home were sent North. Mr. Dodd later met with Steele though nothing of the outcome of the visit was reported. (Authorship taken from William O’Donnell, Margaret Ross, a staff writer of Civil War Times, and this writer)
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Fresh, Sold in 3 lb Pkg for $7.47 or 5 lb Pkg for $12.45
lb
With Card
Fresh, USDA Grade A, Value Pack
99
Kroger Lunch Meat Select Varieties, 7-9 oz
Boneless English Roast
lb
With Card
Jumbo Navel Oranges or Red Grapefruit
99
299
USDA Choice, Beef Shoulder, Value Pack
Red or Golden Delicious Apples
¢
99
Sold by the Pound
With Card
199
lb
With Card
With Card
¢ lb
With Card
Blueberries
2$
or Chicken or Tuna, Select Varieties, 4.7-12.2 oz
88
4
6 oz
Hamburger Helper
Kroger Cheese
¢
99
1
Select Varieties, 8 oz or Singles, 16 ct
With Card
for
With Card
With Card
When you buy 3 or more in the same transaction with card. Quantities less than 3 will be $4.99 each.
Stouffer’s Entrée
88
1
Select Varieties, 6-20 oz or Lean Cuisine, 6-12 oz
With Card
Lean Cuisine Simple Favorites Entrée
48
Select Varieties, 5.2-11.5 oz or Stouffer’s Simple Dishes, 9-12 oz
1
With Card
Coca-Cola South Beach Diet Meal Bars
Select Varieties, 12 pk, 12 oz Cans
10
3$
When You
BUY 3
for
FINAL COST
Select Varieties, 4.93 oz or Smoothies, 4 pk, 8 oz Bottles
2$ for
With Card
10
With Card
Quaker or Kellogg’s Cereal Select Varieties, 10.3-18 oz or Special K or Nutri-Grain Bars, 5-10 ct
299 -100
ea With Card
Save $5 instantly at checkout when you mix & match any 5 participating items with your Shopper’s Card.* *Items must be purchased in a single transaction. Participating item varieties and sizes may vary by store.
99
Look for these tags on participating items.
Select Varieties, 59 oz
349 -100
ea With Card
249 ea
kroger.com
Select Varieties, 60-120 ct
20 % off
Shelf Tag Reflects Savings With Card
Keebler Town House Crackers or Club, Select Varieties, 9.5-16 oz
299 -100
ea With Card
UNIT PRICE PER OUNCE
Tropicana or Trop50
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Bayer or Aleve
1
ea
WHEN YOU BUY ANY5
Participating Items With Card
Frito Lay Party Size Snacks Select Varieties, 13-20 oz
399 -100
ea With Card
299 ea
99
1
ea
WHEN YOU BUY ANY 5
Participating Items With Card
Tide Laundry Detergent Select Varieties, Liquid, 50 oz
599 -100
ea With Card
499 ea
WHEN YOU BUY ANY 5
WHEN YOU BUY ANY 5
WHEN YOU BUY ANY 5
Participating Items With Card
Participating Items With Card
Participating Items With Card
SALE DATE: 7 a.m. Wednesday, January 8 thru Midnight Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Prices and Items are effective at your Dewitt, AR Kroger stores. NONE SOLD TO DEALERS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES AND CORRECT PRINTED ERRORS. COPYRIGHT 2014. KROGER DELTA MARKETING AREA. KROGER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP I. Visit this ad online