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Best of DeWitt: Outstanding Youth of the Year
AROUND THE COUNTY
By Terrye Seamon
DEWITT CHAMBER BANQUET
The DeWitt Chamber of Commerce “Best of DeWitt” Awards Banquet will be held January 29th at 6:30 pm at the DeWitt High School Cafeteria. The guest speaker will be Steve “Wildman” Wilson, who is the Public Affairs Coordinator with Arkansas Game & Fish. Tickets are $15 and available from Chamber members and various businesses around town. For more information contact Scarlett at PCCUA 946-3506 ext. 1620
18TH ANNUAL BILL SANDERSBO PIPER BENEFIT BASS TOURNAMENT
The 18th Annual Bill SandersBo Piper Benefit Bass Tournament will be held Saturday, March 28, 2015 on the Arkansas River, Pine Bluff Regional Park. To register contact the Area Agency on Aging, at 870-543-6300 or toll free 1-800-264-3260 or by email: sstichert@aaasea.org or jwallace@aaasea.org. Entry forms will be online also at aaasea. org
E VANGELIST JAMIE COULTER COMING TO CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD
Everyone is invited to join us at, The Church of The Living God. Location: Gander Street in Gillett, AR. Time and Date: January 24, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
MLK DAY CELEBRATION
MLK Day Celebration by Lively Stone Church in Stuttgart will take place onMonday, January 19. Kickball for youngsters at J.B Bryant Park will start at 12 Noon. Parade at 4pm starting at Farmers & Merchants Bank on Main and ending at Holman School where Guest Speaker Dr. Karen Mathis will address the group at 5pm.
seems to be an exception. West is proving that a 21-year-old can successfully take on the world and do it with style. West, who earned an associate degree from Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas DeWitt Campus in graphic communications, is currently working on her four-year degree in applied technology on line through the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. During her time on the PCCUA DeWitt Campus, West was actively involved in various activities of campus life, most of which were service oriented. Her resume ranges from working on parade floats to taking the lead on various committees and working on annual activities hosted by the college such as the career fair, back-toOutstanding Youth of the Year Elizabeth West school orientations and the Mardi Gras ball, just When we are 21, we think we are in- to name a few. vincible and attempt to take on the One activity West can be extremely world. Unfortunately after a few failed proud of is serving as a student amattempts, reality sets in and we quickly bassador. She was an integral part of learn our rightful place in the universe. the first group of student ambassadors That is not the case with this year’s PCCUA organized and has set the bar Best of DeWitt Outstanding Youth of pretty high for future ambassadors. the Year, Elizabeth “Lizzy” West, who “She and a couple of other student am-
bassadors have been good at helping me see things from a student’s perspective rather than an administrator’s perspective,” Carolyn Turner, vice chancellor of PCCUA DeWitt Campus, said. And the accolades do not stop there. Scarlet Lamb, compressed video and IAE Center coordinator at the DeWitt Campus, said, “I am so glad she got this. She has been a wonderful ambassador and has done everything I have asked of her…if she hasn’t already volunteered to do it.” Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 13-months-old, West has faced many challenges throughout her 21 years, one of which was challenging Arkansas’ Medicaid policy. According to her mother, Virginia West, Elizabeth West was a plaintiff in a lawsuit filed this summer when, due to cost, she was denied a $300,000-a-year drug to treat her disease. Even though her battle with cystic fibrosis is ongoing, West still continues to meet her challenges head on. “She’s my little angel. She’s a fighter and she’s pulled through,” West’s mother said. West will be honored at the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce’s Best of DeWitt Banquet January 29 at the DeWitt High School cafeteria. The guest speaker will be Steve “Wildman” Wilson from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the banks, at PCCUA DeWitt Campus and from any DeWitt Chamber of Commerce member.
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Professional Athletics is a new facility where kids of all ages can join to learn cheer and tumbling. Carlee Cox along with her parents, Jeremy and Tina Cox, will be the owners and operators of the cheer and tumbling studio. Jeremy stated that Carlee has been cheering and tumbling since the age of 4. Carlee loves it and is now ready to teach the skills that she has learned and mastered to the next group of soon to be cheerleaders and tumblers. Carlee will teach the younger groups and her personal cheer/tumble coach and trainer, Ryan Salami has agreed to teach at the facility also. There will be a registration and open house Saturday, January 17th from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. For more information, please call Jeremy at 501-5294999 or Tina at 870-946-9398. Professional Athletics Cheer and Tumbling is at 138 Court Square located beside Cox Hometown Realty in the old Lizzie’s Building.
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LOCAL NEWS EWITT POLICE REPORT On Thursday, January 8, 2015 Officer Jennifer Crossett was dispatched to 426 South Cedar for a possible domestic disturbance. Upon Crossett’s arrival she was met outside of the residence by Terry Ludlam. Ludlam stated that Justin McBride had hit his mom, Lynette Kellum. Crossett then heard a commotion inside the house and entered the residence. Kellum was standing in the living room crying and Crossett asked her where McBride was. Kellum showed Crossett to a bedroom where McBride was. McBride was yelling and cursing at the other residents in the house. Crossett told McBride to exit the bedroom and come with her to the living room. McBride complied and walked to the living room. Ludlam walked past Crossett and McBride to check on his mom and McBride went after him and landed on top of Ludlam and started hitting him. Crossett then pulled her taser and told McBride to stop or she would tase him. McBride would not stop so Crossett deployed her taser striking him in his back. McBride then rolled off of Ludlam. Crossett then told McBride to get up and that he was under arrest and to put his hands behind his back. After Crossett cuffed one arm, McBride spun away from Crossett and grabbed a chair and was going to throw it at Ludlam. Crossett knocked the chair out of his hands and pushed McBride against the wall. Crossett then cuffed his other arm and took him outside and placed him in the patrol car.
Don’t Wait: Sign Up for Health Insurance by January 15 for Coverage to Begin February 1 Arkansans who want to enroll in plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace have until Feb. 15 to do so. However, the Arkansas Hospital Association is urging people not to wait because a person’s signup date impacts when the coverage takes effect, AHA President Bo Ryall said. “If a person signs up between the 1st and 15th of the month, coverage would begin the first day of the following month,” Ryall said. “If a person signs up between the 16th and the last day of the month, coverage would begin the second following month. For example, if you enroll on Jan. 16, your coverage starts on March 1, but if you enroll on Jan. 15 your coverage starts on Feb. 1.” For those who enroll between Feb. 1 and the Feb. 15 deadline, coverage begins March 1, Ryall said, also noting that more than 200,000 Arkansans have already enrolled in plans through the Marketplace. “We want to see every Arkansan have health insurance, but it’s also our hope that no one has to put off a doctor’s visit because they’re waiting for that insurance to kick in,” Ryall said. Through the Health Insurance Marketplace, people
can purchase plans from commercial carriers that can be made more affordable by tax credits that are based on income level and family size. Some residents may be directed to enroll in the Arkansas Private Option, a program that uses federal dollars to buy private health insurance for those with minimal income. The private option is this state’s innovative approach to Medicaid expansion. Federal law requires that all citizens have health insurance or pay fines.
The Health Insurance Marketplace can be accessed online at HealthCare.gov. Uninsured Arkansans can compare plans before purchasing one and are not required to create an account to do so. The website also features a searchable database for those who would like to find local in-person assistance enrolling. Anyone without Internet access can reach the Health Insurance Marketplace by calling 800-318-2596.
RKANSAS COUNTY
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 first Monday of February, April, June, August, October, and December 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 second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 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 PCCUA Community Room. 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 Bull Pen. 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. 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. 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 Arkansas County Health Dept. 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.
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Community Briefs by Ora London
Greetings! This is the year, the time and the day that the Lord has made. Let us ALL rejoice and be glad in it!! Church News: First Missionary Baptist Church will begin having Youth Sunday every 4th Sunday of each month. First Lady Debbie Parker and Sis Twana Nuniss will be working with the children. Please bring your children on the 4th as well as all other Sunday’s in order for them to grow in the Lord. You will get a treat also! Our first youth Sunday program will be held Sunday, January 25th. Service begins at 11:00 am. Also on that day there will be a fellowship dinner. The members as well as guest are invited to enjoy food and fellowship with one another after the worship service. 312 N May Street in Dewitt is the place to be on Sundays! 9:45 am Sunday school, 11:00 am. Worship Service. Announcements: The Martin Luther King Celebration will be held on Saturday January 24th at 6:00pm. The celebration will be held at Phillips Community College. The guest speaker will be Dewitt native Twana Nuniss, Author/ producer of Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places. Sis Delphine Dorsey will be Hosting. Please contact her for more information. Concerned Citizens of Dewitt meetings are held every 1st Monday of the month. All are invited to attend. Our condolences to the Brown family. Robert “Q” Brown went to be with the Lord over this past weekend. Keep them as well as the Mason family in your prayers. January Birthdays: Keith Joyner - Jan 20th Tyler Wright - Jan 20th Donna Brown - Jan 17th Levi Hunter - Jan 18th Louis Nixon - Jan 21st Zeranda Johnson - Jan 25th Kaiden Bradford - Jan 14th Sick/Shut in: John Fleming, Edie Fleming, Peggy Batemean, Karen Duncan, Patricia Grayson, Charles R. Fitzpatrick, Jackie Jacobs, Essie Hays, Latonya Beleford, Charles Chambers, Valerie Brown, Mary Jane Wright, Mrs. Nadine Woodruff, Mrs. Otelia Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Cora Joyner Scripture of the Week: Mark 16:16 “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, But he that believeth not shall be condemned.
A Peaceful Resolution By Barbara Kirkpatrick’s 7th Grade Language Class at DeWitt Middle School
My third-period English class wrote this letter in class with minimal help from me. I am very proud of them for their insights and their hope that people will read their letter and perhaps help them see the parallels as they did. I think Arkansans would be proud of these 12- and 13-year-olds as well. “We are a seventh-grade English class at DeWitt Middle School, and are reading a book called Freedom Walkers by Russell Freedman. Freedom Walkers is about the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which began Dec. 5, 1955, and lasted 381 days. The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a nonviolent protest against segregation on the city buses in Montgomery, Ala. With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s guidance, these brave boycotters stood up for their cause in a peaceful manner. “Lately our class has started to compare these events to the violent events in Ferguson, Mo. In recent weeks many people in Ferguson have protested violently. The Montgomery Bus Boycotters challenged their injustice by using peaceful means, and it is our hope that Ferguson will challenge the injustice it feels peacefully as well. “We think that Dr. King would not be pleased with this violence. Dr. King would be dissatisfied because he looked up to Gandhi and his beliefs on peaceful resolutions. Our class believes that the protesters in Ferguson should use peaceful demonstrations like the Montgomery citizens did. We have our fingers crossed that a peaceful solution will present itself to the residents of Ferguson.”
Obituary
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Shirley Murphy
Darrall Richter
Shirley Mae Austin Murphy, 86, of DeWitt died January 9, 2015. She was born June 1, 1928, in DeWitt to John Henry and Hettie White Austin. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Buck Murphy; daughter Beverly Broadway; sister Katie McGhee; brother Alvin Austin; granddaughter Tracie Broadway; and great grandson Clint Cardin. Survivors include her great granddaughter, Maegan Jones and her husband, Blant of DeWitt; one brother J.R. Austin of Jacksonville; three sisters Marandie Shrum of Stuttgart, Wilma Young of DeWitt, and Bertie McDaniel of Dallas, TX. Visitation was held January 11 at the funeral home. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. January 12 at Faith Baptist Church with burial in Hearn Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.
Darrall Alan Richter (D.A.), age 77, of Hot Springs, AR passed away on January 4, 2015 at his home. D.A. was born in Gillett, AR on November 20th 1937. He is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Otto and Ruby Faye Moll Richter and an infant sister. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Annetta Irene Robinson Richter, two children Wade Richter of Gillett and Kim Rieve of Sheridan, sister Linda Thompson of Hot Springs, his four Grandchildren Craig Richter, Clay Richter, Lauren McDonald and Brandon Rieve as well as four great grandchildren. He is a college graduate from U of A Fayetteville and received a Bachelors in Agri Economics. He continued his education toward a master’s degree but was called from the National Guard for service. He began his career in Star City as an extension assistant with the Arkansas agriculture extension service. He raised his family in Gillett, AR where he spent his life farming. Darrall served on many boards: The Boards he held were: PCA, Federal Land Bank, Stuttgart Grain Drier, Gillett School Board, Board of Director of Planters and Merchants Bank. President of the Farmers and Business Men’s club. He was Farm Family of the Year in 1974. He also held several church offices and was President of the cemetery board. He was instrumental in the building of HUD housing in Gillett and getting the ground water system placed in Gillett. After his retirement he and his wife, Netta moved to their lake home in Hot Springs, AR. D.A. was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Gillett and attended First Lutheran Church in Hot Springs. The Service was held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Wednesday January 7 at 11:00 am with graveside service immediately following at Gillett Cemetery. A visitation and reception was held after graveside at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Everyone is invited to attend. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Gillett Cemetery Association. PO Box 355 Gillett, AR 72055
Obituary Frank Hampton Frank Barnes Hampton, a lifelong resident of Arkansas County, died Sunday, January 11, 2015. He was born March 9, 1922 to Horace E. and Mildred Barnes Hampton in Hagler, Arkansas. Following high school in DeWitt and college work at Arkansas State University and George Washington University in Washington, DC, Barnes joined the Army in 1942 and served in Europe in World War II during five major battles for which he was recognized with the Bronze Star, the Silver Star and a Purple Heart. Hampton served as a pharmacist at Hampton Drug Company in DeWitt joining his father in the store following graduation in 1948 from the University of South Carolina Pharmacy School. Hampton had met and married Mary Ruby Dallas in Columbia, South Carolina while stationed there at the end of World War II; following graduation they moved to DeWitt to spend their life together for 56 years. Barnes led his family in serving First United Methodist Church in DeWitt giving of his time at the local, district and conference levels. He was known to say the roles he loved most within the church were as an elementary school Sunday school teacher, a choir member and in his latter years as the Sunday morning greeter at the church entrance. Survivors are his brother Dale (Pat) Hampton of Reno, Nevada; the Hampton daughters, Carol Rasco of Alexandria, Virginia, Martha Carle of Little Rock and Becki Cullipher (Jimmy) of Stuttgart; grandchildren Hamp Rasco, Mary-Margaret Marks (Matthew), Becca Austin (Tara) and Drew Carle all of Little Rock; Carrie Simpson (Brian) of Stuttgart; and Casey Cullipher (Michal) of Cabot. He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service was held at DeWitt First United Methodist Church, 608 South Grandview Drive on Wednesday, January 14 at 1 pm. In lieu of floral tributes, the family has asked that memorials be made to DeWitt First United Methodist Church, Box 527, DeWitt, AR 72042 or Easter Seals Arkansas, 3920 Woodland Heights Road, Little Rock, AR 72212.
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Murray Blumhorst Murray Eugene Blumhorst, born December 28, 1945, originally from DeWitt Arkansas, passed away at the age of 69 on January 1, 2015 in Zion, Illinois with his sister by his side after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by sons; Anthony Paul Blumhorst and his wife Jamie, son Emil Louis Blumhorst III (Butch), brother Louis Ellis Blumhorst and wife Chary, sister Emily Blumhorst Hollabaugh and husband Arthur, brotherin-law Orbie Capps and numerous nephews, nieces and grand children. He was preceded in death by his daughter Christina, parents, Emil and Sarah Blumhorst; and sister Patsy Ann Blumhorst Capps. No memorial plans are scheduled at this time.
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Constance Bennett Moore Bradford March 7, 2005
On March 20, 1953, you were united in marriage and 10 years ago you continued this union in heaven. Ten years have passed since you both left us, and your absence from our lives is still felt deep in our souls. Though we will never forget your face and love we will always feel the pain. Lovingly; your children, grandchildren and many family and friends.
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vain for its beloved master, wondering why it has been abandoned. I am the one who must help that friendly farmer trap, tranquilize or kill that animal because it has begun to roam in packs with other abandoned, hungry animals, killing livestock, foul and game. I am not the one who breeds and fights dogs in the name of “sport”. But I am the one who fights breeders and participants and must pick up the dead and dying animals that have been left behind. I am not the one who keeps a pet confined in an area too small, without food, water, shelter or exercise. But I must deal with the irresponsible owner who does.
I am not the one who refused to spend time and money to keep up regular inoculations that all pets require. But I am the one who must pick up the sick animal that is dying of a preventable disease. The next time your pet is picked up, or you are cited for neglecting or abusing it, remember that I am only trying to get you to fulfill your responsibility to your pet, your neighbor and yourself. Do not scorn me. Respect me, for I am the product of a group within community irresponsibility. I love animals and I care Michelle Martin South Arkansas County Animal Control Officer
Historical Society to Host Arkansas Author Lorie Raines Murphy and Robert Ercanbrack were married December 31, 2014, at Northside Baptist Church in Monticello, Arkansas, by Pastor W. Sanders Brooks. The bride is the daughter of Charles and Barbara Raines of DeWitt, Arkansas, and the groom is the son of Dimple Buhler of Louisiana and the late James Ercanbrack. The bride wore a princess style gown trimmed with beads and carried a bouquet of white roses with royal blue accents. The theme colors were white, silver and royal blue. Her matron of honor was her daughter Stephanie Murphy and her bridesmaid was her daughter Kaylor Murphy. The best man was Marty Brown, recording artist and songwriter of Kentucky, and the groomsman was the brother of the groom Raymond Ercanbrack of Arkansas.
The bride is employed in Little Rock at Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Staff Development Coordinator. The groom is employed with Lowdoh Farms in Tichnor. The reception was held at the Monticello Chamber of Commerce. Marty Brown sang “In My Wildest Dreams” while the couple shared their first dance as husband and wife. The reception was a country and western theme. The couple honeymooned in Mountain View, Arkansas. They will share two homes. A special thanks to the bride’s sisters Rhonda Brooks, Denise Miller, friends Anita Martin and Cathy Morales, and groom’s brother Raymond Ercanbrack for all of your help. A special thanks to Marty Brown for making our day special by singing our favorite songs in person and being a part of our story.
Letter to the Editor I CARE FOR YOUR PETS I am your Animal Control Officer. I am not the dreaded “dog catcher” or the “murderer” society calls me. I am not the one who allows pets to roam the streets, contract diseases from other free-roaming animals, be hit by passing motorists, or poisoned by rotting garbage. I am the one who must look into those sick, pain-glazed eyes, try to remove the animal without causing it further pain, and then humanely “put it to sleep” to put an end to its suffering. I am not the one who allows pets to breed, then dumps the unwanted pup-
pies and kittens on roadsides or in shelters. I am the one who must find the tiny animals before they die of starvation, exposure or disease and, as an act of mercy, exterminate them. It hurts me to be forced to kill hundreds of thousands of animals each year, but because of irresponsibility, I have no choice. I am not the one who abandons unwanted animals on farm roads, telling myself some friendly farmer will surely take them in and give them a good home. But I am the one who picks up the frightened animal who waits in
Denise White Parkinson, author of Daughter of the White River
Grand Prairie Historical Society will hold their winter quarterly meeting Thursday, January 15 at 6:00 p.m. at the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie. The featured speaker will be Denise White Parkinson, author of Daughter of the White River: Depression-Era Treachery & Vengeance in the Arkansas Delta. Her book describes the oncethriving houseboat communities along White River and a sensational murder
story involving one of its citizens. Parkinson is the daughter of longtime Arkansas radio personality Sonny Martin. She has written for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Times, Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture, and is the lead writer for Hot Springs Life & Home. Parkinson founded the Hot Springs Community Gardens Network. She plans to give the historical society an audio-visual presentation on the images of early Arkansas County photographer Dayton Bowers, and discuss her discovery of the lost Bowers archive while writing Daughter of the White River. Grand Prairie Historical Society’s 2015 meetings are scheduled as followsJanuary 15, Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie; April 16, Arkansas Post National Memorial (includes a potluck dinner); July 16, Stuttgart Municipal Airport; and October 15, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Tollville. Meetings begin at 6: 00 p.m. The public is always invited to GPHS activities. Submissions to the group’s award-winning journal, Grand Prairie Historical Bulletin, are welcomed. Society officers are Dyan Bohnert, president; Gay HamptonRusk, vice-president; Raeann Braithwaite, Larry Fortune, Glennda Fread, Glenn Mosenthin, and Judy Terrell. Marvin Henderson and Webster Hillman are honorary directors.
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Dragon of the Week Name: Linda Gunnell Position: 6th Grade Science Hometown: DeWitt Family: Husband: John, Sons: JD Gunnell, Will Gunnell, and Spencer Gunnell Interests and Hobbies: Reading, watching football with my family, playing with my dogs, and supporting the Dragons! Why did you go in to the education field? It’s a great job to have while raising children! I enjoy working with children and seeing them learn. How many years have you been teaching? 31 years!
THERAPIST Millcreek of Arkansas is looking for a Therapist for our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF). Minimum requirements: 21 yrs of age; Master’s Degree in a mental health field; Licensure as an LPC, LAC, LMSW, or Psychological Examiner in the state of AR; plus one yr experience with child/adolescent residential treatment. Must be flexible with work schedule to ensure efficient operations. Millcreek has an excellent benefit package with competitive salary. EEO employer. If interested contact the Human Resources Department (870) 3528203, for more information, Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. or come by and pick up an application. Completed applications may be mailed to Millcreek of Arkansas, attn: Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 727, Fordyce, AR
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The DeWitt Basketball teams have been busy this last week, with ballgames in Monticello against both Monticello and Drew Central and then at home on Friday against Dollarway. Tuesday night began with the 7th grade boys playing in Monticello. They played hard but the Billies came out ahead 43-20. Gage Lane scored 12 against the Billies. The Senior Girls played next losing to Monticello 43-28. Both Libby Cox and Kyla Patterson led with 8 points each. Landon Turner led the Senior Boys with 15 points against Monticello. They lost to Monticello as well 68-35. On Thursday the teams went back to Monticello to
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face Drew Central. The Jr. Boys lost 53-10 with Jack Hackney leading scorers with 3 points. The Jr. Girls game was a heartbreaker. “It was a team effort, we just fell short.” said Coach Gunnell. Twyla Dillion led with 12 points, Jomia Harris had 11 and Carlee Rieves had 10. This is the Jr. girls 2nd loss of the season. The score was 42-41. Sr Boys lost to Dollarway 63-47 on Friday night. Landon Turner was the top scorer again with 15, followed by Jamari Gamble with 11 Coach Justin Russell had this to say, “We were 12/29 from the Free Throw line for 41%. We are also giving up more offensive rebounds than we have total rebounds. Those are two issues we need to fix for us to start putting ourselves in positions to win.”
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Thurs., January 22 Breakfast Scramble Eggs, Toast, Fruit Juice, Milk Lunch Chicken and Noodles Green Beans Tossed Salad Chilled Pears Wheat Roll Friday, January 23 Breakfast Toast Sticks, Cereal, Fresh Fruit, Milk Lunch Hamburger French Fries Lettuce/Tomato/Pickles Fruit Marshamallow Treat
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Lexi Brown, Carlee Cox, and Alexa Pike
Three DeWitt High School Cheerleaders were chosen as All American Cheerleaders and were invited to “Cheer for the Queen” in the London New Years Day Parade. The 3 participants, Lexi Brown, Carlee Cox, and Alexa Pike made the 5000- mile trip to London, England along with Jeremy and Tina Cox. Prior to performing in the parade, the group of 1100
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All American Cheerleaders toured downtown London, Windsor Castle, and the London Science Museum. The group enjoyed many other famous attractions that included shopping at Piccadilly Circus and viewing other well known areas of London. Carlee Cox stated that she enjoyed the opportunity to make memories that will last a lifetime.
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FAITH & RELIGION WEEKLY SERMON
A Nation Shaking Its Fist in God’s Face By William Wood We, in America, now live in a nation that once knew God, but has now refused to glorify Him as God, neither are properly thankful for His Blessings! As a result the hearts of some of our leaders have had their foolish hearts darkened! (Romans 1:21) Thinking themselves to be wiser than God they have become fools! (Romans 1:22) Because of this God “Gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves.” (Romans 1:24) “For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections; For even their women did change the natural use unto that which is against nature.” (Romans 1:26) “And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the women, burned in their lust one to another, men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.” “Romans 1:27)”And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient.” (Romans 1:28) So they were “Filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness - - - back biters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things - - - - without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection - - - who knowing the Judgement of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.” (Romans 1:29-32) Sodom and Gomorrah fulfilled these scriptures and now America is guilty of the same things! The verses we have quoted speak, without question, to the homosexuals in our day also! If God does not judge America for this sin, He would, in order to be fair, have to raise up Sodom and Gomorrah and apologize to them. But no, He had no need to repent for anything He has done! We are even now receiving temporary judgement, and in the end the fire will fall! Did you know that Florida recently became the 36th state to endorse same sex marriages! The addition of their 19.9 million people means that 70 percent of Americans now live in states that approve gay marriages! Not only so, but a recent news report stated that our Supreme Court Justices will soon meet in private to discuss legalizing gay marriages in the whole nation! As a minister I have faced the question, “Does God hate homosexuals?” Hear this answer sinner friends, God loves sinners, and the homosexuals are most certainly in that group, but God loves them, and stands ready to forgive all if they will believe His Word and repent! But hear this, you who have read His Word and still shake your fist in His face, your sin is worthy of spiritual Death, and so shall you reap unless you repent. (Romans 1:32) The good news is God will forgive and forget when this sin is truly repented of and stopped. Amen
Stuff Happens By Michael P. Daniel This premise, that things happen over which we have no control, is undeniable. There are too many players on the world stage, each with his or her own mind, faith, desires, and ambitions, to deny this truth. The truth itself is not in the statement itself, however; rather the truth is an acknowledgement of reality: stuff happens. The Rwandan Genocide happened. Stuff. The Killing Fields of Cambodia happened. Stuff. The Holocaust happened. More stuff. The list of tragic events in the course of human history goes on and on. We cannot question the reality that “stuff happens”. Finding the truth of how these events come to pass, however, is a whole other matter. “Fatalism” is a philosophic term which holds that “all events in the history of the world, and in particular, the actions and incidents which make up the story of each individual life, are determined by ‘fate’” (newadvent. com). According to this particular philosophy, things happen for a reason, as we are so fond of saying. Maybe it is our way of coping when things beyond our control take place, whether such events affect us directly or indirectly. Because we possess the capacity to rationalize and think things through, perhaps it is easy to embrace some form of ‘fatalism’ to help us explain that which is without explanation. But is ‘fatalism’ consistent with biblical theology? When ‘fatalism’ crosses the line into the theological, it becomes problematic. We rightly acknowledge the Sovereign God, the King of all creation who is “large and in charge”; and we believe in the Redemption Story that continues to unfold and will continue until the last seal is open and the final trumpet sounds. That is, The Lord causes things to happen toward this End. What happens, then, when small things take place in our daily living? Things we have some measure of control over? Without advocating the purchase of lottery tickets, would we still credit the Sovereign God if we won? I have no doubt many would give thanks for the sudden windfall, but what would happen afterward? Oh, we are fond of saying we would happily give a tithe, but what next? Well, if we are ‘fatalists’, should we bother planning; or would we believe the Almighty would suddenly show us the way without any effort or prayer on our part? If we became gluttonous fools with that money (and far too many have!), could this be ascribed strictly, exclusively to Divine Will? What about praying? If we believe things happen for a reason, why bother with intercessory prayer if our
beloved is suffering needlessly because of Divine Will? Do we pray The Lord will help us to make sense of it all, or do we pray The Lord will suddenly and miraculously remove the suffering? Or can we just say “stuff happens”? Well, we don’t seem to believe in Divine Fatalism when we are directly and adversely affected. Suddenly the course of events shifts (although the “stuff still happens”), but now “Satan is out to get me”. Suddenly Satan is “large and in charge”. Suddenly our God is, in a word, impotent and powerless over the evil one. Surely we cannot find a biblical justification for this! I think we give over too much too soon without a lot of thought or effort. It is a wonderful idea that The Lord will handle everything for us – and one day this reality may come to pass – but we cannot deny the scriptural reality Divine Law which compels us to care for our neighbors, and the foreigners, the widows and orphans; of “spiritual gifts” given for the sake of the Church, for the sake of those who have yet to know of The Lord’s mercy extended in Christ; “gifts” which enable us to “go” and “do”, “gifts” which can help to enable us to make “stuff happen” that may not otherwise
happen! Gifts along with a healthy prayer life so we can know what to do with these gifts. Stuff does indeed happen, but we must not be so quick to dismiss the reality of human effort and intentions, for good or bad. Tragic stuff happens when “pride” rears its ugly head. More tragedy unfolds for the weak and the marginalized among us when “avarice” (extreme greed) informs our actions. Nothing happens, good or bad, by our hands when “sloth” (laziness) is our mode. Do these things take place because of Divine Will? Does The Lord cause us to be greedy or prideful or lazy or lustful? And if we attribute these things to Satan as the cause when our lives take a turn for the worst, where did The Lord go? Some things may remain a mystery in this life because sometimes it can be said we simply cannot handle the Truth. It is always necessary, however, that we actively seek the Truth rather than to surrender ourselves to a questionable philosophy. We serve a God who does ask of us and who does compel us to “seek Me with your whole heart” (Jeremiah 29:13). There is no ‘fatalism’ in this Divine Invitation.
War of the Gods By Tom Smith It’s been going on since the beginning of time; it’s simply gaining steam. Last week’s vicious attacks by four fanatical killers in Paris remind us that these are definitely perilous days in which we live. Although Yemen’s Al Qaeda’s branch is claiming responsibility for the 12 murders, they were still part of the same senseless acts of terrorism we’ve been seeing for some time. And, dear Reader, sadly, they’re going to continue and even increase. No, I’m not a doomsday prophet; neither am I trying to scare you. But, it’s clear these acts of violence are more than ideological, cultural or even religious in nature. Truly, they are rooted in spiritual darkness and the epitome of evil. Or, we could say they are a “war of the gods.” Sociologists, psychologists, theologians, etc., vary in their reasons why such things happen. Some think it’s more socio-economic in nature and there’s a need for more education and better living conditions. Others see it as actions of mentally-ill, hate-filled psychopaths with illusions of grandeur that are religious in nature. But, when it comes down to it, it’s definitely spiritual warfare between light and darkness . . .good and evil. . .the one true-and-living God and lesser “gods.” On the surface it would appear this is a cultural or religious war—i.e., Islam versus the world. We know that the basic meaning of the Arabic word “Islam” is “peace, purity, obedience, etc,” with a practical emphasis of “submission to Allah.” Does that mean that every Muslim is like those four in Paris or other jihadist killers, just waiting to launch an attack on us infidels? No, not at all—just as all folks claiming to be Christian are not like the medieval Crusaders, Jim Jones in Guyana or David Koresh of the Branch Davidians in Waco. Again, the jihadists are fanatical fundamentalists who interpret the Koran through their hate-filled eyes. They believe their mission in life is to defend Allah, the prophet Mohammed and to establish a worldwide caliphate or Islamic nation governed by sharia law. And, because of their deeply-held beliefs
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they’re willing to sacrifice their own lives as perceived martyrs for the faith, which ensures them a place in heaven. And, that’s why this is spiritual warfare, dear Reader—for they believe their god says “Kill” while the God of Abraham, through the life and teachings of Jesus, says “Love.” Simply put, which one are you going to believe? While some are drawn to Islam because of its stringent beliefs and practices (e.g., praying five times/ day, strict diet, etc.), in reality their eyes are blinded to the Biblical teachings of Grace and Mercy. Those jihadists who die as martyrs hear their god saying “Die for me!” while the God of the New Testament says “I’ll give my Son to die for you.” Likewise, part of the reason the religious leaders in Jesus’ day nailed Him to the Cross is because they were also looking for an earthly messiah/leader to deliver them from their enemies (the Romans). A part of them sympathized with the Jewish zealots who loved stabbing the Romans or sneaking up behind them and slitting their throats. Remember: human nature is the same regardless of the time, place, color of one’s skin or religious beliefs. That’s why Jesus’ teachings on “Love your enemy. . .turn the other cheek. . .walk the second mile, etc.” were so radical. He didn’t fit the mold or meet the expectations of the religious elite, so they tried to do away with Him. But, they couldn’t. Love always conquers all. Therefore, those who claim the Name of Christ must continue to follow His lead by loving the unlovable, forgiving the unforgivable and showing Mercy to those who don’t deserve it (which is us all). Only by so doing is victory assured in the spiritual warfare that is raging. Amen and amen. 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).
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Berry Pre-Coon Supper Reception By Shelly Faulkner
Marion Berry visits with Sue Smith
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The Berry Pre-Coon Supper Reception to benefit the Marion and Carolyn Berry Scholarship Fund was held Saturday, January 10th at the Berry Farm Shop
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in Gillett. The event kicked off at 3:30 with entertainment provided by The Wing Walkers Band, with lots of great food, before guests headed to the Coon Sup-
per. This event serves as a fundraiser to provide an endowed scholarship to a student at Arkansas State University.
Gillett Elementary School 2nd 9 Weeks Awards Perfect Attendance for 1st Semester (1st and 2nd Nine Weeks): Bradly Brown, Lathan Reeves, Sawyer Turner & Jaden Wallace Kindergarten: Letter Recognition: Kaden Pippinger, Addison Richter, Kinley Ruffin, Seyller Staggs, Laura Talkington, Harleigh Vansickle, & Stormy Johnson Number Recognition: Camron Mitchell, Kaden Pippinger, Kinley Ruffin, Seyller Staggs, & Stormy Johnson Word Recognition: Erick Barajas, Heavenly O’Dell, Kaden Pippinger, Addison Richter, Kinley Ruffin, Seyller Staggs, & Laura Talkington First Grade: All A’s (3): Gracie Edmondson, Dalton Glidewell & Seth Moyer All A’s & B’s (6): Gage Lay, Alec Rains, Derrick Rhodes, Carley Sloate, Hayden Williams & John Williams Met AR Goal 2nd 9 Weeks (11): Dalton Glidewell, Gage Lay, Seth Moyer, Gracie Edmonson, John Williams, Derrick Rhodes, Bryce Bohnert, Sam Place, Alec Rains, Hayden Williams & Carley Sloate Second Grade: All A’s (7): Peyton Atkins, Emma Everett, Bentley Fox, Berkeley Fox, Brick Fox, Noah Ruffin & Emma Sullivan All A’s & B’s (7): Alexia Buonantuono, Decoda Caldwell, Joseph Hudson, Jack Jackson, Darby Menard, Ben Shepherd & Makyla Vansickle Met AR Goal 2nd 9 Weeks (12): Peyton Atkins, Emma Everett, Bentley Fox, Berkeley Fox, Brick Fox,
Joseph Hudson, Jack Jackson, Darby Menard, Ben Hudson, Joe Rains, Sawyer Turner, & Jaden Wallace Shepherd, Emma Sullivan, Noah Ruffin & Alexia Bu- Fifth Grade: onantuono All A’s (4): Ben Hackney, Ethan Holzhauer, McKinzie Third Grade: LaCotts, & Lathan Reeves All A’s (8): Josh Haynes, Trey LaCotts, Sydney Long, All A’s & B’s (5): Xander Bohnert, Trent Caldwell, Anna Rose Lowe, Carson Mitchell, Kaylen Phillips, Trenton Cox, Mary-Claire Grantham, & Logan MeSavannah Russell & Sophia Whiting nard All A’s & B’s (1): Ethan Sparks Met AR Goal 2nd 9 Weeks (11): Xander Bohnert, Met AR Goal 2nd 9 Weeks (10): Josh Haynes, Joey Trent Caldwell, Trenton Cox, Hunter Ellenburg, Jones, Trey LaCotts, Sydney Long, Anna Rose Lowe, Mary-Claire Grantham, Ben Hackney, Ethan HolCarson Mitchell, Kaylen Phillips, Savannah Russell, zhauer, McKinzie LaCotts, Logan Menard, Lathan Sophia Whiting & Ethan Sparks Reeves, & Lea Rogers Fourth Grade: All A’s (8): Keegan Atkins, Emma Cariker, Brooklyn Cox, ChloeBelle Grantham, Kelsey Holzhauer, Carl Hudson, Dottie Shepherd, & Jaden Wallace All A’s & B’s (4): Dylan Burks, Trent Place, Joe Rains, & Sawyer Turner Met AR Goal 2nd 9 Weeks (14): Keegan Atkins, Jeremiah Brown, Dylan Burks, Emma th Cariker, Amy Coulson, Brooklyn Cox, ChloeBelle Grantham, Cadi Arkansas County Fairgrounds Harris, Omarian Harris, Kelsey Holzhauer, Carl
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72nd Annual Coon Supper By Shelly Faulkner The Gillett Farmers and Businessmen’s Club hosted the 72nd Annual Coon Supper Saturday, January 10th at the Gillett High School. With 2015 not being an election year, there weren’t as many politicians in attendance this year as
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72nd Annual Coon Supper By Shelly Faulkner
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Crocketts Bluff, Ethel, and St. Charles News By Margaret Aycock GREETINGS: Gee Whiz, ain’t it cold? Do I love it? Of course I do. If anyone remembers some of my past articles, I mentioned that I couldn’t tolerate hot weather. I suppose because I’m old!!!!!! Ha. I can wrap up and sit by the fireplace sippin’ hot coffee all day, but I don’t and won’t take off enough clothes to keep cool in hot weather. Heaven forbid! Anyway, I’m coping. APOLIGIES: I want to personally apologize to several folks for leaving their names out of last week’s list of folks whom attended the West’s annual Christmas gathering at the country home of William and Mary West at Crockett’s Bluff on Saturday, January 3rd. Those other than the ones that were mentioned before were: Billy and Betty West of DeWitt, Monte and Anna Marie McKewen of Ethel, and Bob Newkirk of St. Charles. Folks, I am very sorry for any mistakes that I may make. I did not leave anyone out on purpose. Shame, shame on me! Huh? Am I forgiven? Please??? Love you folks, anyway! I also personally apologize to Max and Peggy Dean and forgetting to add Eddie West, Tammy Pace, Aaron Pace and Eric Pace, all of St. Charles. I know that you kids are thinking that I have probably lost my mind. I lost my mind a long time ago. Ha! Ha!! I guess I was so excited about Jessie Dean’s truck!! Can I use that as an excuse, kiddos? I am sorry. Am I forgiven? I do love you y’all! CONGRATULATIONS: We would like to congratulate Barbara West of Ethel for winning the title of Best Volunteer Worker of the Year. If
anyone ever deserved to win this title, Barbara Ann does. She works very hard every year giving of her time, taking her own truck and collecting toys, monetary gifts, food items, clothes (especially coats, socks, caps, hates, anything to keep children warm during cold winter days.) Barbara cannot stand the thought of any children who may be left out at Christmas time. I want to see you keep that beautiful smile, BFF. MURPHY SERVICE: Our deepest condolence and our prayers go out to the family of Shirley Murphy of DeWitt who went to be with her Heavenly Father, Friday, January 9th. Shirley’s visitation was Sunday, January 11, at Essex Funeral Home of DeWitt. Her funeral services were 2:00 p.m., January 12th at Faith Baptist Church in DeWitt. Her burial was in Hearn Cemetery with Essex Funeral Home in charge. BIRTH CELEBRATION: Saturday night, January 3rd, Jean Davenport of DeWitt was honored with a birthday fish fry with all the trimmings prepared by her Mother, Lorene Harris. Those attending other than Jean were: Lorene and Wilbur Harris of DeWitt, Dena, Josh, Keeton and Kinzie Woods of Mayflower, and Jerry Tolbert, also of DeWitt. HARRIS ATTENDS FUNERAL: Lorene Harris of DeWitt, was recently called to Shawneetown, Illinois dur to the death of her brother-in-law, Carroll (Smokey) Harrelson. She was accompanied by her granddaughter, Dena Woods and Lorene’s great-granddaughter, Kenzie Woods, both of Mayflower. PRAYER REQUEST: I am requesting that everybody, friends and foes, please remember to put Xan-
der Young on your prayer list at your churches or just anytime you pray. This young man is the 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Tom Young of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Xander is the grandson of Jewel Dean Young and the late Ralph Young, and the nephew of Judy and Chris Lee, all of DeWitt. Xander was born with a birth defect that caused him to have seizures during his earlier years. It seems that He had been doing better as the years have gone by. I have asked Jewel Dean, (one of my BFF’s) to please keep me posted on his conditions. Folks, let me tell you something. I do know for a fact that GOD hears and helps us to heal! Graduation Ceremony: Jean Davenport graduated from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro on December 13, 2014. She received her Master of Science in Education in Special Education – Instructional Specialist P-4. Jean teaches Special Education Resource at DeWitt Elementary School. Attending Jean’s graduation in Jonesboro was Lorene and Wilbur Harris, Deana, Josh, Keeton, And Kenzie Woods, and Jerry Tolbert. CLASS OF 1949 REUNION: The DeWitt High School Class of 1949 held their 65th class reunion, Nov. 7, 2013 at Stortz River Rats with 13 present. The Stortz family decorated the restaurant beautifully for the reunion. Those attending were Margie Ruffin Hackney, Joyce Hornbeck Dooper, Mary Anna Dickenson Bures, Arleen Lehmann Parsley, Mary Louis Smith Lehmann, Lorene Hill Harris, Irene Smith Vansandt, Mary Kathryn Simpson Ruffin, Carmel Lou Wise Lumsden. Others present were Duane Lohg, who
came by but was unable to stay because of his wife’s sickness; Jack Jacobs’ wife, Jerri Jacobs, Irene Smith Vansandt’s son, Darryle Vansandt; Mary Anna Dicenson Brues’ son, Wayne Bures; Carmel Lou Wise Lumsden’s son, Sal Lumsden and granddaughter, Elizabeth Lumsden; Mary Louise Smith Lehmann’s daughter, Pat Lehmann’s daughter, Pat Lehmann Baughman; Lorene Hill Harris’ daughter, Jean West Davenport; Jack Simons’ wife Barbara Jean Simons; and Mary Kathryn Simpson Ruffin’s daughter, Cathy Jean Fox. BIRTHDAYS: January 15 – Steve Lovett, Adam Boone, Chipper Christensen January 16 – Dena Davenport Woods, Mika Wansley, Seth Hornbeck, Mickey Johnson, Marcus Purdy January 17 – Benjamin AufderHeide, Jacob Capps, Liz Ferguson, Lri Dondanville, Leah Adams January 18 - Denese Merritt Candedo, Payton Miller, January 19 - Kelly Morton, Carol Ann Sneed January 20 – Kenzie Wood January 21 – Sandra Webb, Chris Greenway, Jamie Hornbeck, Joan Bullock, Jane Stoddard. ANNIVERSARIES: January 16 – Russell and Wendy Horton January 18 – Scott and Nancy Miller, Larry and Wendy Smith Margaret Aycok: 870-282-8030, 870723-5071, or jaymara@hughes.net
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The Gillett Cemetery Association will be taking sealed bids for mowing of the cemetery. Bids must be mailed to Gillett Cemetery Association, PO Box 124, Gillett, AR 72055. All bids must be received by February 4, 2015. The board has the right to reject any or all bids. If you have any questions, please call 870-509-0731. HELP WANTED: Temporary Work - 3 Job Openings – Starting: 03/15/2015 and Ending: 12/01/2015 We need seasonal help to plant and harvest milo, beans, cotton and wheat. Operate farm equipment to haul harvest products to storage areas and do infield maintenance on equipment. Require three months experience. The employer, Kenney Book Farms from Jonesville, LA will pay the adverse effect wage rate of $10.18/hr. The employer guarantees 3/4 of the workdays in the work contract. The work tools, supplies and equipment are provided without cost to the worker, if applicable. Free housing is provided to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the workday. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided or paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract or earlier. Workers interested in the job should contact their nearest local State Workforce agency or send resumes to Louisiana DOL, Alien Labor Certification Unit, 1001 N 23rd St, 3rd Floor NX, Baton Rouge, LA 70804 and mention job order number: LA517669
CIRCLE P FARMS has 3 temporary positions open for
Agricultural Equipment Operator with an hourly wage of $10.18 Location: About 12 miles south of Stuttgart. This position requires the assistance in getting ground ready to plant, planting, irrigating fields and harvesting crops. Must be able to operate large farm equipment for planting, tilling and harvesting. Work will also consist of weed pulling, keeping the worksite clean and groomed at all times, keeping all equipment maintenance and clean. Crops include Rice, Soybeans, Wheat and Corn. All tools, supplies and equipment will be provided. Housing will be provided if resident is not in reasonable distance from worksite. Transportation will be provided to and from worksite. Please apply to the following and refer to Job Order #1071654: John Newkirk Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Foreign Labor Certification State Monitor Advocate P.O. Box 2981 Little Rock, AR 72203 501/683-2372 Fax: 501/683-5915 mailto:john.newkirk@arkansas.gov
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LEGAL NOTICES will be delivered to you or to your attorney upon request. You are also warned that you must appear and defend by filing your answer, or motion under Rule 12 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure, Notice of Application with the Clerk of this Court within thirty (30) days For NPDES Permit AR0022390 Under the provisions of Act 163 of the 1993 Arkan- of the date of the first publication of this Warning Orsas Legislature, this is to give notice the Water Divi- der; and your failure to do so may result in an entry sion of the Arkansas Department of Environmental of judgment by default against you for the relief deQuality (ADEQ) has received a renewal application manded in the Amended Complaint or otherwise bar on 11/12/2014, with additional information received you from answering or asserting any defense that you 11/19/2014 and 1/6/2015, for an NPDES Permit No. may have. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand AR0022390 from the following facility: and seal as Clerk of the Court on this 6th day of JANCity of Gillett UARY 2015. P.O. Box 367 This Notice first published in the DeWitt Era-EnterGillett, AR 72055 The facility under consideration is located as follows: prise on the 15th day of JANUARY 2015. Gander Street, Gillett, in Arkansas County, Arkan- SARAH MERCHANT, sas. Interested persons desiring to request a public ARKANSAS COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK hearing on the application may do so in writing. All By: Alyssa Mannis, D.C. requests should be received by ADEQ within 10 busi- Adv. 3-1tfc ness days of the date of this notice and should be submitted to: LEGAL NOTICE Casey Vickerson Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality RESOLUTION 2015-01 NPDES Branch, Water Division BE IT RESOLVED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF 5301 Northshore Drive ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS, STATE OF North Little Rock, AR 72118-5317 ARKANSAS A RESOLUTION ENTITLED: MAINTelephone: (501) 682-0622 TAINING DEPOSIT AND CHECKING ACCOUNT Adv. 3-1tfc AND AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATION AND EXECUTING OF CHECKS ON THE ARKANSAS LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY WASTE PICKUP ACCOUNT A Resolution authorizing the County Judge of ArIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUN- kansas County to maintain a deposit account and checking account and is also authorizing for negotiTY, ARKANSAS ating, and further the executing of such checks on the SOUTHERN DISTRICT account of Arkansas County Waste Pickup. PROBATE DIVISION WHEREAS, the Arkansas County Waste Pickup acIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELLA MARIE CASE FLOYD, deceased CASE count has maintained a deposit and checking account at BancorpSouth since 1995 and; NO. PR-2014-059 SD WHEREAS, the Arkansas County Waste Pickup acNOTICE Last known address of decedent: 521 E. First Street, count was not required to have a Resolution as a government related organization until now and; DeWitt, AR 72042. WHEREAS, the Quorum Court of Arkansas County Date of Death: May 10, 2012. An instrument dated the 8th day of September, 2011 recognizes the need for a deposit and a checking acwas admitted to probate as the Last Will and Testa- count for the Arkansas County Waste Pickup account ment of the above named decedent and the under- and concurs in its importance that Arkansas County signed have been appointed Co-Executors there- should execute a government related Resolution for under. A contest of the probate of the Will can be BancorpSouth and; effected only by filing a petition within the time pro- NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARvided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must ex- KANSAS: hibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within SECTION 1: That the County Judge, the Chief Electsix (6) months from the date of the first publication ed Official of Arkansas County, is hereby authorized of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and to execute a government related Resolution for Banprecluded from any benefit in the estate. Claims for corpSouth on the Arkansas County Waste Pickup acinjury or death caused by the negligence of the dece- count; and is further authorized to execute all docudent shall also be filed within six (6) months from the ments, maintaining deposit and checking accounts, date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall negotiations and executing all checks for the Arkanbe forever barred and precluded from any benefit in sas County Waste Pickup account. SECTION 2: This Resolution shall be in full force and such estate. This notice first published the 15th day of January, effect from and after its passage and approval on this date of January 13, 2015. 2015. Thomas E. Best MELVIN CASE Arkansas County Judge MARVIN CASE ATTEST: Co-Executors Melissa Wood c/o Dennis R. Molock Arkansas County Clerk Attorney for the Estate Adv. 3-1tfc 300 W. 3rd / P. O. Box 92 Stuttgart, AR 72160 Adv. 3-2tfc LEGAL NOTICE
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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT - PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NORA WATSON, DECEASED CASE NO. PR2014-61 SD NOTICE Last known address of Decedent: 150 Watson Fisher Road, DeWitt, AR 72042 Date of death: August 12, 2014 An instrument dated April 12, 2007, was on the 26th day of November, 2014, admitted to probate as the Last Will of the above named Decedent and the undersigned has been appointed Executor thereunder. Contest of the probate of the will can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the Estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the Estate. However, claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the Decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the Estate. This Notice first published the 15th day of JANUARY, 2014. BOYD & BUIE SUE HORTON NOBLE Attorneys at Law 613 Burrow Street 308 Court Square Morrilton, AR 72110 DeWitt, AR 72042 EXECUTRIX ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE Adv. 3-2tfc
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION FOSTER GRAHAM PLAINTIFF VS. CASE NO. DR-2014-49 SD NATASHA BROWN DEFENDANT WARNING ORDER You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff, Foster Graham, whose attorney is Rufus T. Buie, III, and whose attorney’s address is 308 Court Square, DeWitt, Arkansas 72042, has filed an Amended Complaint herein against you. A copy of such Amended Complaint
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-01 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION FOR THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS OF THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE I: The Quorum Court of Arkansas County shall hold its regular monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of each month beginning in January 2015, these meetings to be held in the Courtroom of the Arkansas County Courthouse, DeWitt, Arkansas, commencing at 9:30 a.m. As per ACA 14-14-904 (a), the justices of the peace elected in each county shall assemble and organize as a county quorum court body on January 13, 2015 the first regular monthly meetings, such as special meetings, called meetings, etc., may be held at other times and places, pursuant to the notice or call for such meetings. ARTICLE II: SEVERABILITY: 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 applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE III: EMERGENCY CLAUSE: Enactment of an Ordinance establishing the date, time, and location of regular monthly meetings of the Quorum Court being required by law, ACA 14-14-904 (a), and this ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of public health and safety, and emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately following its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 13th day of January 2015. Thomas E. Best Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 3-1tfc
LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2015-02 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 99-4 ESTABLISHING RATES FOR MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT, PROCEDURES FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF LODGING, MEALS, AND OTHER EXPENSES, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE I: Ordinance no. 99-4 of Arkansas County does, among other things, establish rates for mileage reimbursement and procedures for reimbursement of lodging, meals, and other expenses, and ARTICLE II: ARTICLE 1 of Ordinance No. 99-4 designates the Sheriff of Arkansas County, as well as any full-time Sheriff ’s deputy using a personal vehicle in performance of official duties for Arkansas County shall be reimbursed for each mile driven. All other employees and elected officials of Arkansas County shall be reimbursed for each mile driven in their personal vehicles in performance of official duties. ARTICLE III: As per Legislative Audit, effective upon the passage and approval of this ordinance, the Sheriff of Arkansas County, as well as any full-time Sheriff ’s deputy using a personal vehicle in performance of official duties for Arkansas County shall be reimbursed for each mile driven at the rate of fifty-seven cents ($0.57) per mile, not to exceed a maximum of Thirteen Thousand Two Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($13,200.00) per Sheriff or full-time deputy during any calendar year, or may elect to receive mileage reimbursement monthly in the amount of Eleven Hundred and 00/00 Dollars ($1,100.00) per Sheriff or fulltime deputy, not to exceed Thirteen Thousand Two Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($13,200.00) per year, to be included on your W-2 Form under Block 1 – Wages and Other Compensation showing actual mileage reimbursement received from Arkansas County per calendar year. All other employees and elected officials of Arkansas County shall be reimbursed for each mile driven in their personal vehicles in the performance of official duties at the rate of fifty-seven cents ($0.57) per mile. ARTICLE IV: This Ordinance shall be retro-active to January 1, 2015. All other terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 99-4 shall remain unchanged and in effect unless otherwise amended. ARTICLE V: 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 applications and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE VI: This Ordinance being necessary for the health, welfare, and protection of the citizens of Arkansas County, and further necessary to establish procedures and guidelines for the employment of persons by Arkansas County, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 13th day of January 2015. Thomas E. Best Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 3-1tfc
LEGAL NOTICE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2015-03 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER GRANT-IN-AID PROGRAM BUDGET FOR 2015; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE I: The Juvenile Detention Center Grant-inAid Program Budget for calendar year 2015 is hereby established and shall become part of the 2015 Budget in the sum of Sixteen Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($16,000.00), derived from the FY 2014 Juvenile Detention Center Grant-in-Aid Program, which represents previously anticipated and unbudgeted funds. ARTICLE II: No Expenditure of appropriated funds shall be made from any fund other than the fund specified in this Ordinance or amendment thereto. ARTICLE III: Section 3503-0418 “Juvenile Detention Center Grant-in-Aid Program” of the Special Revenue Fund Budget for calendar year 2015 is hereby re-appropriated by the amounts set forth below: SECTION 3503-0418 JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER GRANT-IN-AID PROGRAM Sub B-Supplies…Line 2001-General Supplies…$2,000.00 Sub B-Supplies…Line 2003-Janitorial Supplies…$3,500.00 Sub B-Supplies...Line 2007-Fuel, Oils, & Lubricants…$6,000.00 Sub B-Supplies…Line 2008-Tires & Tubes…$2,000.00 Sub B-Supplies…Line 2010-Detainee Supplies…$2,500.00 Total $16,000.00 ARTICLE IV: Any transfer of monies between the various funds of the County or transfers within the major category enumerated above shall be made only with the prior approval of the Arkansas County Quorum Court, provided, however, all transfers budgeted in the budget shall be exempted from the provisions of this Section. ARTICLE V: This Ordinance shall be retroactive to January 1, 2015. ARTICLE VI: 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 applications and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE VII: This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 13th day of January 2015. Thomas E. Best Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 3-1tfc
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COMMUNITY NEWS LEGAL NOTICE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2015-04 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2014-29; ESTABLISHING A GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR 2015; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE I: The General Fund Budget for the calendar year 2015 is hereby amended by decreasing the amount set forth below and beside each: SECTION 100-0400, SHERIFF BUDGET Sub A – Personal Servic-
es‌Line1013 – Car Allowance‌$13,200.00 Total: $13,200.00 ARTICLE II: Section 100-0400 “Sheriff Budgetâ€? of the General Fund for the calendar year 2015 is hereby further amended by increasing the previous appropriation by the amounts set forth below and beside each: SECTION 100-0400, SHERIFF BUDGET Sub C – Other Services & Charges‌Line 3032 – Mileage‌$13,200.00 Total $13,200.00 ARTICLE III: 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 applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE IV: This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 13th day of January 2015. Thomas E. Best Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 3-1tfc
LEGAL NOTICE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2015-05 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2013-26; ESTABLISHING A DEWITT PUBLIC LIBRARY SOUTHERN DISTRICT; FOR DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE 1: The Special Revenue Fund Budget- DeWitt Public Library-Southern District for the calendar year 2014 is hereby amended by the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($20,000.00) from unappropriated funds to pay expenses for the remainder of the calendar year 2014. ARTICLE 11: Section 3039-0600 “DeWitt Public Library- Southern
District� of the Special Revenue Fund for the calendar year 2014 is further amended by increasing the previous appropriation by the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($20,000.00), which represents unappropriated funds from the Special Revenue Fund to pay expenses for the remainder of the calendar year 2014 for a total of Twenty Thousand Dollars and 00/00 ($20,000.00) by the amounts set forth below and beside each: SECTION 3039-0600, DEWITT PUBLIC LIBRARY- SOUTHERN DISTRICT Sub C- Other services & charges‌Line 3100Other Misc‌$20,000.00 Total: $20,000.00 ARTICLE III: This Ordinance shall be retroactive to December 1, 2014. ARTICLE IV: 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 applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE V: This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 13th day of January 2015. Thomas E. Best Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 3-1tfc
Bridal Show Helps Couples Plan Their Wedding in One Day The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Bridal Show will be held from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. In its 20th year, the show’s 200+ vendor booths help engaged couples plan their weddings from start to finish. This show is the largest in Arkansas and has an estimated 3,000 in attendance. The Bridal Show is not your typical trade show, according to Tabitha Cunningham, events director of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. “The show has evolved over the years to be more of an idea showcase as many of the vendors including florists, entertainment companies, caterers and rental companies all want to display what they could do. And since they only have one chance to make a good impression – they go big! They spend months developing their space and days constructing their designs. It is worth the price of admission just to see some of the latest trends, designs and wedding ideas from the vendors.�
Tickets are $12 at the door or can be bought online for $10 in advance or at select locations. Special, and limited, VIB (Very Important Bride) tickets are available for $35 and give brides special treatment including early access to the show at 12:30 p.m., a concierge to help brides at the show and reserve seating to the fashion show. Bride t-shirt, a “MRS� canvas tote bag and more goodies from sponsors are some of the other perks for the VIB’s. VIBG (Very Important Bride Groom) and VIB Guest tickets are also available so the entire party can join in on some of the perks (including reserve seating, early access and T-shirts). The show continues to have contests and prizes to attract brides. A cupcake eating contest, best ‘dressed’ groom competition and many other contests will take place during the event. (See website for a complete list and times) The Runway Fashion Show will feature more than 50 outfits for the entire wedding party making
it easier for brides to choose the perfect look. The show will begin at 4:30 p.m. on the same stage. One lucky couple will win the Ultimate Wedding Package, valued at more than $5,000. The giveaway, which will be given out randomly at 5 p.m., features such prizes as photography, a DJ for the reception, rentals for the wedding, flowers, wedding cake and more. Other prizes will be given out throughout the show. Brides-to-be will receive a free 2015 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Bridal Planner, published by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. This is a complete guide to planning a wedding, including worksheets to help brides keep organized and stay on track. The Bridal Planner includes beautiful photography, helpful editorials, checklists for brides and a listing of local businesses. The public is asked to visit www. arkansasbridalcommunity.com for tickets and additional show information or call 501-378-3807.
Eagles Tribute Band to Perform in Helena-West Helena Performing giant hits made classic by the Eagles, tribute band 7 Bridges will perform in HelenaWest Helena this month in a special show presented by Warfield Concerts. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, in Lily Peter Auditorium Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA) and is being sponsored by Hargraves Insurance Agency & Allstate Insurance. With mega hits like “Heartache Tonight,� “Hotel California,� “Desperado,� and “Take it Easy,� audience members will be taken back to the prime of these legendary
rockers by a group of six incredibly talented artists from Nashville, TN. Their precision harmony on vocals and their accomplished stage presence equals great entertainment for the whole family. Recreating the Eagles’ authentic sound are band members Jason Manning as Glenn Frey, Keith Thoma as Don Henley, Bryan Graves as Randy Meisner/Timothy B. Schmit, Tony Haan, Jr. as Joe Walsh, Blake Hall as Don Felder, and Vernon Roop as Joe Vitale. Each Warfield Concert is presented at 7:30 p.m. in Lily Peter Auditorium located at Phillips Community College in Helena, unless
otherwise stated. Free tickets to this concert may be downloaded at www.warfieldconcerts.com. They are also available at the Phillips County Chamber of Commerce, 111 Hickory Hill Drive in Helena, or at the Tourist Information Center on U.S. Highway 49 across from the Helena Bridge. This series of concerts, all free, is made possible through a bequest by the late S.D. Warfield, the Warfield patrons, and the corporate, business, agency, and foundation contributors. For more info, call the Chamber of Commerce at (870) 338-8327.
Old Fashioned Soap Making Workshop Treat yourself this winter and come out to make a homemade craft at the Plantation Agriculture Museum State Park.  Join a Park Interpreter to explore the cold process of lye soap making and take home your own unique, handcrafted gifts. Making something with your own hands and using it in your home is a rare gift to have.
The Old Fashioned Soap Making Work Shop will be hosted at the museum on Saturday, February 7th from 9-1pm. Participants will each receive a pamphlet of soap recipes, several bars of soap, and memories to take home. Please wear appropriate clothing and close toed shoes. Please bring lunch or visit one of our local eating places. This workshop may
be attended by ages 18 and up, while ages 16 to 17 are required to be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited and reservations are required. Deadline to register is 02/02/15. Admission: A nonrefundable $25 registration fee is due when you sign up. The Plantation Agriculture Museum is just 20 minutes from Little Rock at the junction of U.S. Hwy.
165 and Arkansas Hwy. 161. Take exit 7 off I-440, turn right on U.S. Hwy. 165, go 5 miles to Museum and turn right on Arkansas Hwy. 161 in Scott, Arkansas. The Museum is open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to the museum exhibits is free for self-guided tours and $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for children for guided tours. For more information, please contact Lydia Leatherwood at (501) 961-1409 or plantationagrimuseum@arkansas.com<mailto:plantationagrimuseum@arkansas. com>.
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The Abomination of Religious Pride By Michael Waldroup The Biblical meaning of the word abomination is a foul thing, a detestable thing, to turn away from because of the stench. This word is commonly used by Christians when referring to the sin of homosexuality and the Gay and Lesbian Pride movement. God uses this word when referring to pride, which we all have. Proverbs 6:16-19, “These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:� Verse 17, “A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,� Verse 18, “An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,� Verse 19, “A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.� God hates pride because it comes from the very heart of Lucifer. This is what caused him to be cast out of Heaven as seen in Isaiah 14:13-15, “For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will set also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:� Verse 14, “I will ascend above the heights of the clouds: I will be like the most High.� Verse 15, “Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell.� God hates a proud heart. If it caused Lucifer to be thrown out of Heaven with his final destination being Hell, it
will keep anyone from going to Heaven with their final destination being Hell also. Proverbs 16:5, “Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.� Christians are not immune to this sin of pride. In fact, we are born with it, and it has so blended it’s self into our personalities over the years. We won’t even recognize it is there unless God helps us to see it, and we must be made aware of it. Proverbs 15:25, “The Lord will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.� This verse is not talking about the house a proud man lives in. It is talking about his household, his family. James 4:6, “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.� Being resisted by God is a terrible place to be. Malachi 4:1, “For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the Lord of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.� This verse is showing us that the good, moral-living person with a proud heart is thrown into the same destruction as the wicked. To be continued...
The Sanctity of Life By Pastor Steve Ellison Most humans will concede in theory that life is sacred. However, many people will, under pressure, give in to ignoble desires and proclaim that exceptions ought to be made. God does not allow for that kind of reasoning; He is very strict and firm regarding the absolute sanctity of all human life. Genesis 1:26 tells us that God planned to create man in His image.  The very next verse tells us that God followed through with His plan and created man in His image. Genesis 9:6 tells us that man is
created in God’s image. That repetition served to make sure that the fact that we are created in God’s image did not escape our notice. Genesis 2:7 tells us that man became a living being when God breathed the breath of life into him.  The Ten Commandments prohibit murdering a human being. Psalm 139, Jeremiah 1, Job 31, and Isaiah 44 all speak of God’s care for humans while still in the womb. A recurring theme in the Bible is the admonition to care for the weak among us, the young, the old,
the orphan, the widow, etc. Human life is important to God from conception to death. God created humans and gave them His very breath, the spark of life. Human life is sacred in God’s sight and should be in ours. Southern Baptists and others have designated January 18, 2015 as the annual “Sanctity of Life Sundayâ€? which celebrates God’s marvelous gift of life to His creation. America needs this celebration now more than ever.  Public and private discourse is anything but civil these days so that human dignity is ignored. The entertainment industry churns out movies, video games, television shows, music, etc. that show an incredible callousness to human life. Parents allow their children to consume this trash at an alarming rate. Modern governmental policy toward the poor and needy hurts rather than helps. It is inefficient and lacks any hint of human dignity. Abortion on demand kills millions of unborn children and demeans the parents.  It seems that our society is slowly creeping toward allowing the killing of unwanted babies even after their birth. Granny-dumping and proeuthanasia sentiments indicate that we are moving toward eliminating older people who have become a problem to us. Child welfare offices are flooded with real abuse cases to investigate.Â
Murder almost seems mundane.  Human trafficking is at record levels. Pornography is a multi-billion dollar sewer.  I could go on but you get the idea. You knew it before you started reading this column. You just didn’t want to think about it. You may not be able to change the things I just mentioned, but I imagine you could make a far greater impact than you imagine. Whatever the reality is in that regard, I do know this, you can make a difference. You can engage people with whom you disagree with a greater civility and dignity. You can refuse to watch or purchase violent entertainment.  You can refuse to allow your children or grandchildren (when they are under your care) to watch or listen to violent material.  You can guide out of control families to get help in raising their children. You can serve at a crisis pregnancy center.  You can work through your local church to care for widows and orphans. The list is endless. You can begin to promote God’s view of human life which is holy and sacred because we are created in His image.  Speak of this truth to those you come in contact with. Teach it to your children and grandchildren and elected officials. Helping others to see life as God sees life is the only solution. pastorsteve8800@gmail.com
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Kevin Butner Named Chief Operations Officer at Lewis County Press, LLC LaGrange, MO – Lewis County Press, LLC, named Kevin Butner its Chief Operations Officer. Butner will lead the growing group of community papers. Butner joins Lewis County Press from C&R Supermarkets (“C&R”) in Macon, MO, where he supervised several stores and wrote ad material for the last three years. Before C&R, Butner and his wife, Mary, owned and operated Butner’s Country Mart for over nine years. A native of Macon, Butner has lived there all his life. “I love rural Missouri, the quality of life and all the benefits it has to offer,” said Butner. “The rural newspapers are important to our small towns. I’m excited to be a part of the team that keeps this important, they are as important as our utilities.”
Butner will work directly with each paper’s editor and publisher to help them achieve their editorial and revenue goals. Also, he will be instrumental in folding in additional papers. Lewis County Press has grown from one newspaper to its current portfolio of nine publications during the past four years and actively seeks additional acquisitions. Payne Schoen, a Lewis County Press co-owner and its former Chief Operating Officer, will advance to become Business Manager of Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell LLP, the premier law firm in Quincy, IL. “Having gotten to know Kevin over the past year and a half, I am delighted that Lewis County Press will be left in his capable hands,” Schoen said. “Kevin very much understands the im-
portance and need of newspapers to build community among residents of these small towns.” Lewis County Press’s mission is to strengthen communities by delivering proprietary local news and editorial supported by advertising and subscriptions. It is the parent of the DeWitt EraEnterprise, Arkansas County, AR; The Lamar Democrat, Barton County, MO; The Vedette and The Lake Stockton Shopper, Dade County, MO; The Messenger of Juneau County, Juneau County, WI; the Press-News Journal, Lewis County, MO; the Home Press, Macon County, MO; the Monroe County Appeal, Monroe County, MO; and the Ralls County Herald-Enterprise, Ralls County, MO. Its headquarters is in LaGrange, MO.
From Senator Jonathan Dismang on how best to distribute funding for school buses, and their final decision will help determine bus routes and schedules. The Arkansas legislature is not full-time. Lawmakers have jobs outside the Capitol, or they are retired from jobs outside the Capitol, and their professional careers shape their opinions on government policy. Lawmakers have differences of opinion in business as well as political issues. Some of the most heated controversies at the Capitol have involved health care, insurance, manufacturing, banking and finance. Physician groups Hhave opposed health insurance companies, while the interests of pharmaceutical manufacturers have conflicted with those of hospitals. Banks, investment firms and insurance companies have clashed over the right to sell specialized financial vehicles. Attorneys have gone against business organizations, and manufacturing companies lobbied against what they perceive as preferential regulations enjoyed by competing manufacturers. In other words, the disputes at the Capitol are not always between liberal and conservative, labor and management, Democrat and Re-
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State Capitol Week in Review When the 90th General Assembly of the Arkansas legislature officially convenes at the state Capitol, it will be noted for the historic changes in leadership of state government. However, the new leaders of Arkansas will face many old, familiar challenges. They will have to vote on ways to pay for improvements to school facilities and methods of efficiently operating prisons. Legislators must write a balanced budget for state government, which means that they must make difficult choices and balance competing interests. Fiscal policy in Arkansas has always been very conservative and no one expects any change during the 2015 regular session. The new governor has said publicly that he hopes one of the first major issues to be decided is his proposal to reduce state income taxes on the middle class by about $100 million a year. The extent of his success will influence all the legislature’s other fiscal decisions. There will be close votes, vigorous debate and controversy. That’s the nature of our political system. The old, familiar challenges will divide the legislature along old and familiar fault lines. For example, legislators will have different opinions
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publican. Other issues before the legislature include restructuring lottery scholarships to maintain the long-term financial health of the system. Legislators have been working on plans to expand broad band access in public schools and advanced classes in computer science and information technology. Revenue Report The state fiscal year is half over and net general revenue is up 3.3 percent over the same six-month period last year. According to budget officials, revenue is closely tracking projections and is 1.7 percent above their forecast. So far this fiscal year the state has collected about $2.6 billion in net general revenue. That is $83.4 million more than last year. Revenue collections are a fairly accurate indicator of the state’s economic health. Revenue from the sales tax and the individual income tax were below forecast, but revenue from the corporate income tax was above initial predictions. For just the month of December, net available general revenue was $482.8 million, which was $10.7 million or 2.3% above December last year.
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Hands Washed? Cough Covered? Flu Season 2015 is in Full Force By Sam Smith, MD, Surgeon in Chief, Arkansas Children’s Hospital The 2015 flu season is already shaping up to be a bad one. In recent years, our state hasn’t even seen much influenza until the end of January. But Arkansas Children’s Hospital and other medical centers have already experienced a spike in their numbers of positive flu tests over the past two weeks. In fact, we’re trending nearly a month ahead of the point when we usually see a peak in the number of children with influenza. Over the last two weeks, nearly half of the kids visiting our Emergency Department have had flu-like symptoms. ACH admitted 25 children with influenza between Sunday, Dec. 28, and Saturday, Jan. 3, 2014. We’ve also had 130 children test positive for influenza through rapid testing administered in our Emergency Department since late September and 70 positive results in our outpatient clinics. More than a dozen children have ended up in our intensive care units with flu-like illness. This is a big deal! There’s a lot of talk in the community about how the vaccine is a “mismatch” this season. Every year, the expert scientists who develop the flu shot have to forecast which strain will be most common in the coming fall and winter. And just like a cold front can sometimes surprise a weatherman, the flu can be difficult to predict. This year, the predominant strain is
Influenza A H3N2, a type of flu known to be especially harmful because it irritates the lining of the lungs. It also has a reputation for being especially challenging for children and the elderly. That doesn’t mean the flu shot is ineffective though – quite the opposite. It’s important for those who haven’t had the shot to take one because we could still experience a second round of flu that does match the vaccine well. Scientists refer to this as biphasic. We know, too, that the strains the vaccine covers will still circulate, and those who had the shot will be protected against them. Plus, adults and children who have had the shot are also likely to recover faster if they do come down with H3N2. Plain and simple, it’s always worth the time and pinch to get a flu shot. As this flu season rages on, families are wondering what they can do to protect themselves and their little ones. I know this is a common refrain, but the single best precaution – aside from taking the vaccine – is frequent and careful hand washing. And I don’t mean a quick scrub with a drop of soap. Wash hands thoroughly and be a good example for your children. A good rule of thumb for children is to sing the birthday song twice – that’s how long you should scrub your hands to get rid of the germs under warm
water. Parents can also model good behavior by teaching children the proper way to cover their coughs. It isn’t with their bare hands! Teach them to cough into the sleeve of their shirt or coat or to shield their cough with a tissue. It’s harder for germs to live and travel this way. Be cognizant of your child’s health over the coming weeks now that school is back in session, too. Is there a fever? Runny nose? Sore throat? Terrible body aches? Call the pediatrician pronto! Your primary care physician will be able to provide good advice on what to do next, which is likely to include isolating your child from others, pushing lots of clear fluids and making sure everyone gets good rest. If you want more information on how the flu is shaping up this season, be sure to visit flu.gov/, as well. In the meantime, let’s keep our hands washed and our fingers crossed! Sam Smith, MD, is surgeon in chief at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and a professor of Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He writes a column each week covering a variety of kids’ medical concerns. If you have a topic you’d like him to consider addressing, email achconnect@archildrens.org
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