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Best of DeWitt: Educator of the Year
COME MEET EDDIE BEST
Eddie Best had announced intentions for candidacy for Arkansas County Judge. Come meet Eddie and plan for the future of Arkansas County Thursday, January 16 at 8:30 a.m. at Southern Ag, 1914 South Whitehead Drive, DeWitt. (Other meetings to follow in Stuttgart, St. Charles/Crocketts Bluff, Gillett/Tichnor, Ethel, Almyra, Casscoe and Humphrey.
MT. CALVARY M.B. CHURCH USHER PROGRAM
There will be an usher program held at the Mt. Calvary M.B. Church in Gillett Sunday, January 19, 2014. Pastor Alvin Newburn will be guest speaker along with his church Polk Chapel of Yorktown. Pastor Russell and the Mt. Calvary family invite everyone to attend.
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Dana Horton has been voted the Best of DeWitt’s Educator of the Year. She is a graduate of DeWitt High School and the University of Arkansas. She has a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Dana teaches 3rd grade reading at DeWitt Elementary School. Dana has always had a passion for teaching, whether it is organized education or any other aspect of teaching. While obtaining her teaching degree, Dana operated Home Away from Home Daycare. Daycare was a learning experience for the children. Science
experiments, craft projects, reading … you name it the children were having fun while learning. The children loved Mrs. Dana and as young adults still remain in contact with her. As Dana moved into the public education system, she continued to work diligently. The changes in elementary education require continual updating of your teaching curriculum. Dana excels at finding new and exciting methods to keep the classroom interested and still achieve the goals expected of her. The age of the student does not concern Dana. While
teaching 3rd grade she is also mentoring new teachers. Mentoring gives her the opportunity to share her skills with her co-workers. Dana receives great joy from being able to help others in the education field. Dana seems to have a special ability to notice specific needs for her students and others around her. She then will make an extreme effort to evaluate, research, and reshape her interactions to promote the best experience possible. Dana’s influence as a teacher has a wide reach. She also participates in development of the State of Arkan-
sas Benchmark Testing. Dana is a very dedicated member of the First Christian Church of DeWitt. She has served the Church for many years. She has been a teacher, a pianist, along with any other job that needs to be filled. Dana is married to Charles A. Horton, Jr. the Arkansas County Treasurer. She has three children and two grandchildren. She cares deeply for her family and has found great joy in being able to shape her grandchildren. Teaching touches every aspect of her life. It is her gift.
Thomas “Eddie” Best for Arkansas County Judge I am announcing my intentions for candidacy for the office of Arkansas County Judge. Your vote will be greatly appreciated. Eddie Best is announcing his candidacy for the office of Arkansas County Judge. Eddie is a 54-year-old resident of Arkansas County. He has been married to Donna Wallace Best for 34 years, and they have 3 daughters, Andrea Emerson, Rebecca Watkins and Kay Best, along with 1 grandchild, Aiden Emerson. Eddie was an honor graduate from Gillett High School. He has a degree in Bible Language from Oxford Bible Institute. Eddie also has an Associates Degree in Math and Science from Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas. Eddie’s work experience includes farm laborer, heavy equipment operator, laser plane surveying and river construction. Eddie also owned a small business for 8 years and is currently on his 13th years pastoring at Hebron Missionary Baptist Chruch. A few of Eddie’s goals are to improve road conditions in Arkansas County, to have better communication to the citizens of Arkansas County and to improve the work atmosphere of the county employees. Your vote will be appreciated.
Eagle Announces Run for Arkansas County Judge
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Arkansas County Justice of the Peace Ryan Eagle announced that he will file as a candidate for Arkansas County Judge on February 24, 2014, when the filing period opens. The Stuttgart native will run for the Democratic Party’s nomination, which will be decided in the May 20 primary election. Eagle also ran as a Democrat during his election to the Arkansas County Quorum Court, which he has served on since 2010. “This wasn’t an easy decision,” Eagle said. “My family and I have talked and prayed about it for a long time. I’ve come to the conclusion that I have an obligation to the people of Arkansas County, my family and myself to make Arkansas County the best that it can be. The best way to achieve that is to have a change at the head of the county government.” Eagle has served on the Quorum Court’s Public Service Committee since his election, and lead efforts to make changes to the County’s finances that allowed for the first raise for County employees in four years. This effort also saved the County’s emergency fund, and did so without reducing funding for the Road Department. Eagle has worked at Arkansas County Title Company for more than ten years, which has afforded him the opportunity to work with several county offices. Many will remember him from working at the local radio station and hosting “The Community Breakfast” program that highlighted local events and charitable organizations. A past president of the Stuttgart Kiwanis Club, he has also chaired the Radio Days campaign and is a member of the Stuttgart Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Stuttgart Council for the Phillips Community College Foundation. Additionally, Eagle is a member of the Grand Avenue United Methodist Church. He serves on the Church Council, as well as teaching Senior High Sunday School. Eagle is a 2003 graduate of Arkansas State University, where he earned the Robert L. Hoskins Award for Professional Achievement from the College of Communications. He and wife Mikah have two daughters, Meridith, age 7, and Rachel, age 5.
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LOCAL NEWS EWITT POLICE REPORT January 12, 2014 - Officer Bazarow was dispatched to Piggly Wiggly in reference to a shoplifter. Upon arrival, he spoke with a current employee who stated that a former employee there had witnessed an older white lady grab a bag of Purex Detergent capsules and open it and take a couple of them and walk away. The employee saw the lady as she was walking out and positively identified. The witness was called back to the store to sign an affidavit and fill out a statement. He stated that while he was shopping he saw a lady in a white jacket open a package on the shelf and put some of its contents into her purse he then followed her to the front door watched which vehicle she got in and then notified the manager. The suspect left in a blue colored Ford Ranger. Pictures were taken of the price of the item and the package that she opened. There was also video of the incident. The suspect came to the Arkansas County Jail to turn her self in for the charge of shoplifting. She was still wearing the same clothes she had on in the video from Piggly Wiggly, so a picture was taken of her in the clothes. She stated that she did take two of the detergent capsules but it was because she was shorted when she purchased a package earlier, she also stated that she knew it was wrong.
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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 third Monday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. at the fire station. You do not have to be a board member to attend. DeWitt Airport Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at DeWitt City Hall. DeWitt/Arkansas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets the third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. DeWitt City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. DeWitt Municipal Waterworks meets the second Monday of each month at 3 p.m. at the water office. DeWitt School Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the district office. Gillett City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (November-March) or 7 :30 p.m. (April-October). St. Charles City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the St. Charles Museum. St. Charles Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the St. Charles Fire Department. The St. Charles Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. The St. Charles Fire Department Auxiliary meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. Club Meetings American Legion and Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at Camp Doughboy at 6:30 p.m. Arkansas County Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas County Bank Community Room. Caring and Sharing Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Court Square in DeWitt. Unity Baptist Church Community Clothes Closet is open the first Monday of each month from 4-6 p.m. and the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Delta Medicine Assist Program will be open Mon-
We need you! These animals were picked up by the DeWitt Animal Control Officer this week. If one of these dogs belongs to you or you would like to find out about adopting one, please call the Animal Control Officer at 946-6307.
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day-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baptist Medical Health Clinic in Stuttgart. DeWitt Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door. DeWitt Athletic Booster Club meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m. DeWitt Band Parents Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the DeWitt High School band room. DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at a location to be announced. The DeWitt Community Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at PCCUA DeWitt campus at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in reading a variety of fiction and nonfiction and discussing books with other readers is welcome to attend. DeWitt Hospital Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at PCC-DeWitt. DeWitt Lions Club meets every Tuesday at noon at The Catfish Shack. DeWitt Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at The Catfish Shack. 40 et 8 meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Doughboy. The Gillett Civic Group meets the second Thursday of each month in the community room at the Planters and Merchants Bank. Grand Prairie Charitable Christian Medical Clinic is held the second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., at 115 N. Adams in DeWitt. The Grand Prairie Historical Society meets the third Thursday in Jan., April, July and October. The Grand Prairie Quilt Society meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Stuttgart Public Library. The Grand Prairie Ruritan Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The Willows Restaurant. Kingdom Outreach Women’s Group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Changing Lives Ministries building at the corner of Madison and Gibson streets. Masonic Lodge #157 meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Prairie Angels 4-H Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 3:45 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gillett. Weigh-in starts at 5:30 p.m.; meetings at 6 p.m. Weight Watchers meets every Monday at New Life Fellowship. Weigh-ins begin at 5 p.m. Ya-gotta-wanna Al-Anon Group provides support for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. AlAnon meets 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Presbyterian Church, 120 W. 7th, Stuttgart, AR.
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Floyd Raymond Mannis, Jr., 75, of DeWitt died January 9, 2013. He was born on November 2, 1938, in DeWitt to Floyd Raymond Mannis, Sr., and Helen Ethel Long Mannis. He retired from Hornbeck Seed. Floyd Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Nadean Grissom Mannis; one son, Ricky Dewayne Mannis; his parents; two sisters, Juanita Sloate and Viola Capps; and one brother, Larry Mannis. Survivors include his children and their spouses, Debbie Burnett and Kavin of Crossett, AR, Pam Johnson of Lake Village, AR, and Steve Mannis and Danielle of Nashville, TN; six grandchildren Erin Johnson, Robert Burnett, Haley Mannis, Bailey Mannis, Cody Brickey, and Trace Kimbrell; seven great-grandchildren; five brothers, J.D. Mannis of DeWitt, Billy Joe Mannis of Oklahoma, Roy Mannis of DeWitt, Bruce Mannis of DeWitt, and Elvis Mannis of DeWitt; and three sisters, JoAnn Kagebein of DeWitt, Marilyn Sloate of Stuttgart, and Kathy Kidd of DeWitt. Visitation was held January 11 at Essex Funeral Home with funeral services following at the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn with burial in Thompson Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. www.essexfuneralhome.com
Juanita Lankford Miller, 79, of Stuttgart, widow of William Boyd Miller, died Wednesday, January 8, 2014, in Little Rock. She was born August 25, 1934, in DeWitt to John Williams Lankford and Lula Harmon Lankford. She was named Miss DeWitt in 1953 and was named to the top 10 in the Miss Arkansas pageant that year. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education degree from then-Arkansas State Teacher’s College in Conway where she was named Scroll Queen in 1956. She was a member of Alpha Sigma Tau where she was named Best Pledge. In 1956, Juanita and Boyd were married and spent their 50th wedding anniversary in Ireland. She loved to travel and visited every state in the union with the exception of Alaska and South Carolina and traveled to Europe four times. Juanita, an avid reader, taught for 44 years for Stuttgart Public Schools and was proud to have served as president of the Faculty Club but, she received the greatest enjoyment from her students. She loved gardening and was proud to have been the recipient of Stuttgart’s Yard of the Month. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, James William Lankford. Survivors include two daughters, Deborah Goode of Conway and Tammy Lorince of Fayetteville; four grandchildren, Matthew Goode, Katherine Goode, Emily Lorince and Ashley Lorince; and one great-grandchild, Harper Goode. Funeral services, officiated by Dr. Sam Roberts, are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with burial following in Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Turpin Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials to First Baptist Church, 2115 S. Prairie St., Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160, or the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 Please go to www.turpinco.com to sign the online guestbook.
Billy Clay Wallace, age 69, of Cabot, formerly of Tichnor, died Monday, January 6, 2014. He was born February 23, 1944 in DeWitt to Jeffery and Jewel Corine Eichler Wallace who preceded him in death. Also preceding him were an infant daughter, two brothers: Jeffery, Jr. and Ronald, and a sister: Norma Fowler. Survivors include his wife, Marla Richter Wallace, son, Chase Wallace of Gillett; brothers: Charles Wallace (Betty), Donald Wallace (Linda), Benny Wallace (Fay) all of Tichnor; sisters: Velma Williams (James) of Tichnor, Catherine Hayes of DeWitt, Betty Faye Houghton (Dale) of Spring, TX; sister-in-law: Kathy Ellenburg, brother-in-law: Danny Richter both of Gillett; special nephews: Larry Wallace, Jimmy Fowler, Robert Dale Wallace and a host of nieces of nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, January 9th, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gillett with burial at Wallace/Menard Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home, DeWitt. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Wallace/Menard Cemetery, %Larry Wallace, 529 Nady Rd., Tichnor, AR 72166.
Obituary Fred Sampson Fred Samuel “Sam” Sampson, age 80, of Malvern passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born May 4, 1933, in Hot Spring County, the son of the late Fredrick Coleman and May G. Davis Sampson. Sam was retired from Alcoa, where he worked as a pipe fitter for over 30 years. He served in the United States Navy, was a member of the City Council and Kiwanis. Sam was also a member and deacon at Trinity Baptist Church. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ann Marie Wallis Sampson; siblings, May, Anna and Victorine. Survivors, son, Ray Sampson of Philippines; daughter, Lisa Sampson of Dewitt; brother, John Sampson of Malvern; sisters, Patsy McMullen of Malvern, Jan Miller of Jonesboro, Laverne Phelps of Donaldson and Ruth Dial of Leola; grandchildren, Joshua, Jacob, Jonathan, John and Helen Sampson and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, January 10 from 12:302:00pm at Regency Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Friday, January 10 at 2:00pm at Regency Funeral Home with Brother Tim Carpenter officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jacob Sampson, Josh Sampson, Jonathan Sampson, Chris Shaw, Reggie Wallis, Rusty Ray, Wayne Shaw and James Duren. Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
Obituary Raymond Horton Raymond Lester Horton, age 87, of DeWitt went to be with his heavenly father Saturday, January 11, 2014. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, decorated soldier, deacon at Bellview Missionary Baptist Church, beloved father and grandfather, and a friend to many. Raymond proudly served overseas in the United States Army during WWII where he earned a purple heart among several other medals. Upon his return from war, he married the love of his life, Irene Trussell, in August of 1946. Throughout his life, he made many trips to Mexico as part of a missions team that helped to build over 80 churches. Left behind are his five children: Sammy Horton of DeWitt, Darell Horton of Maumelle, Cathy Malone of Little Rock, Rocky Horton of Stuttgart, and Debbie (Phil) English of DeWitt; one brother, Mervle Wayne Horton of Texas; eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Irene Trussell Horton, two brothers Earnest and Charles Horton, and one daughter-in-law Billye Horton. Visitation will be Monday, January 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Essex Funeral Home. Funeral services will be January 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Bellview Missionary Baptist Church with burial Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bellview Missionary Baptist Church in Ethel. www.essexfuneralhome. com
Obituary Charles Stephen Downs Following a long illness, Charles Stephen Downs, 74, died at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD, on December 26, 2013. An Arkansan, Stephen grew up in St. Charles and Hot Springs; excelled in academics, student life, and ROTC at Henderson State; and earned an MA in English at the University of Arkansas in 1962. Subsequently fulfilling his military obligation as a lieutenant, Stephen served as a diplomatic courier at the Pentagon and in military intelligence at Ft. Meade, MD. Best remembered as an outstanding educator, Stephen worked in Montgomery County Public Schools for 35 years as a teacher and administrator, until his retirement in 1999. He was discharged from the army the same day he started teaching English at White Oak Jr. High in Silver Spring. Two years later, he became English Resource Teacher at Francis Scott Key Jr. High. This was a happy and productive time, for the department flourished with exciting and memorable innovations, all done with hard work and enthusiasm. Then, during his long tenure as Assistant Principal at Takoma Park Middle School, Stephen was able to effectively support students and teachers in such a caring way that he was sometimes referred to as “the heart of the school.” He worked to make things a little nicer, a little more comfortable, a little happier. Often, he could defuse tension with humor. There was tremendous respect and camaraderie among the staff. Stephen was the son of the late Charles Franklin Downs and Mildred Stephenson Downs, both educators. In addition to his wife of 49 years, Martha McNiel Downs, Stephen is survived by his son, Stephen Trevor Downs (Laurie) of Elon, NC; his daughter, Ashley McNiel Butters (Justin) of Crofton, MD; his brother, Jay Franklin Downs of Gettysburg, PA; and five granddaughters, McKenna Grace Downs, Isabelle Stephenson Downs, Katie Patterson Bell, Sarah Katherine Butters, and Emma Grace Butters. There will be a memorial service at 1 PM on Sat., Jan. 4, at Colesville Presbyterian Church, 12800 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20904. Memorials can be made to Colesville Presbyterian and to RHS Helping Hands Foundation, PO Box 8, Rector, AR 72461.
Obituary Ginger Vansandt Ginger Irene (Bateman) Vansandt, age 80, of Searcy, died Saturday morning, December 28, 2013. She was born July 5, 1933, in DeWitt to the late William and Margaret Bateman. Survivors included two daughters, I’Lisa Painter of Heber Springs and GiGi Rhea of Libertyville, IL; two sons, Kenny Vansandt, Jr. of Little Rock and Wally Vansandt of Colt; two brothers, John Bateman of Maryland and Bill Bateman of DeWitt; and eight loving grandchildren. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 1 at DeWitt Cemetery in DeWitt. New Eden funeral home of Forrest City was in charge of all arrangements.
Obituary Raymond E. Hornbeck Funeral services for Mr. Raymond E. Hornbeck, age 86, will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, January 13, 2014, at the Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, LA, with Bro. Joseph Gillentine officiating and his brother, Dwayne Hornbeck assisting. Interment will follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Bradley, AR under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, LA. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 12, 2014 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, LA. Mr. Hornbeck, resident of Springhill for the past 20 years and a former resident of Bradley, AR was born on May 29, 1927 to Lester E.and Carrie Hammett Hornbeck in DeWitt, AR and passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014 in Shreveport, LA. He was a charter member of Springhill Christian Church where he was an elder. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Korea and was a rice farmer for many years having received the Farm Family of the Year award for Lafayette County. He was active in the Hughey Masonic Lodge #70, Taylor, AR where he served in all stations, including the East and more recently received the Pillars of Solomon Award. He served on numerous boards including the Levee Board in Bradley and Hospital Board in Lewisville. He is survived by four daughters, Vickie Umphries and husband, David; Sherrie Davis and husband, Jerry, all of Sarepta, LA; Janet Parkerson and husband, Robert ; Gena McMullan and husband, Denny, all of Springhill, LA; daughter-in-law, Patsy Bishop and husband, John of Bradley, AR; 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Joyce Cooper of Almyra, AR; brother, Dwayne Hornbeck and wife, Barbara of DeWitt, AR; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Hornbeck was preceded in death by his, parents; wife, Bobbie Jean Hornbeck; son, Gary Hornbeck; granddaughter, Morgan M’Layne McMullan; brothers, C.W. Hornbeck and Glen Hornbeck; sisters, Lelia Ella Hornbeck and Eloise Hornbeck. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Kevin Umphries, Greg Umphries, Brandon Sears, Chris Parkerson, Conroe McMullan and great-grandsons, Austin Lay and Dallas Lay. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Springhill Christian Church Building Fund, 308 11th St. NE, Springhill, LA 71075. Sign our online guest book at www.baileyfuneralhome.net.
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LOCAL NEWS
Babb Engaged New Hours for St. Charles Post Office to Wilson
St. Charles Mayor Robert Patrick and Manager of Post Office Operations of the DeWitt and St. Charles area, Paula McDore, speak with the public about new hours for the St. Charles post office.
A meeting was held Tuesday, January 7 at the St. Charles post office to discuss the new hours for
the post office. After taking suggestions from the public, a decision was made by Thursday eve-
ning that the new hours of the post office would be 8 a.m. - Noon, Monday – Friday, and 10:30
a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Saturday. These new hours will be in affect February 22, 2014.
St. Charles, Crocketts Bluff and Ethel News The parents of Jodie Allison Babb and Jason Charles Wilson are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children. The bride is the daughter of Bobby and Harriett Babb of Friendship, AR. She is a graduate of Ouachita High School in Donaldson. Jodie attended Ouachita Baptist University in Arkedelphia, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Elementary Education. She also attended Henderson State University in Arkedelphia, where she received a Masters of Science in Education degree in Early Childhood Education. Babb is currently employed by the Glen Rose School District in Malvern, where she is a first grade teacher. She currently resides in Benton. The groom is the son of Chuck and Cheryl Wilson of DeWitt. He is a graduate of DeWitt High School. Jason attended the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Marketing. Wilson is currently employed by Shred It, Inc. in Maumelle, where he is a sales representative. He currently resides in Maumelle. The wedding will be at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Family and friends are invited to join in the celebration.
By Margaret Aycock – 870-282-8030 - jaymara@hughes.net First of all, I want to apologize to Larry and Carolyn (West) Rouse, and to their daughter and her husband, Renee’ and Chris Sugg, all from Shreveport, LA for leaving their names out of last week’s news regarding those attending the West’s annual Christmas gathering held at Carolyn’s brother, William & Mary West’s home in Crocketts Bluff. We send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Raymond Horton of DeWitt who left us to go to meet his Savior, Saturday, January, 11th, 2014. His visitation was Monday, January 13, at Essex Funeral Home in DeWitt, and his
funeral was at Bellview Baptist Church in Ethel on January 14. Burial was at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Ethel. We will miss you, Raymond. We love you and your family very much. We send our love and prayers to all the friends and families of Floyd Ray Mannis of DeWitt, who went to meet our Lord and Savior, January 11, 2014. His burial was at Thompson Cemetery. His services were handled by Essex Funeral Home of DeWitt. We also send our love and prayers to the family and friends of Billy Ray Noble of DeWitt, who went on January 5, to meet his Savior and
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his loving wife, Faye Rita (Sanders) Noble. His services were on January, 9th, at the First Baptist Church in DeWitt. Burial was at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens by Essex FuneralHome of DeWitt. Everyone please remember all these families and we all send our love and we are here for you all, if needed! BIRTHDAYS: Dena Jo (Davenport) Woods - Jan. 16 Mika Walsley - Jan. 16 Seth Hornbeck Jan. 16 Marcus Purdy Jan. 16 Benjamin AufderHeide - Jan. 17 Leah Adams - Jan. 17
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Need Cash for College? On Monday, January 27 from 6-8 p.m. the DeWitt Campus at Phillips Community College will be hosting a Financial Aid Workshop in the Community Room. High school juniors, seniors, their parents, and any prospective students seeking financial aid for college are invited to attend. Refreshments will
be provided. The purpose of Financial Aid Workshop is to provide information about resources and opportunities to pay for college. Those attending will receive a resource packet with valuable information and contacts to prepare for college and the expenses involved. Professionals will be on
hand to present information on federal financial aid, student loans, the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, The Great River Promise, and all application procedures. Glenda Allen with Student Services for the DeWitt Campus will present information on local scholarships and application deadlines.
Following the program, the presenters will be available to answer questions. For more information contact Glenda Allen, Financial Aid Specialist PCCUA DeWitt Campus, 870-946-3506 ext. 1607, or Diana Graves, Public School Relations Director, 870-946-3506, ext. 1608.
PCCUA and HLT announce auditions for spring musical comedy An order of nuns attempting to cover up the untimely death of several sisters makes for plenty of fun and laughter. Helena Little Theatre and Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA)Helena announce auditions for a hilarious musical comedy to be presented this spring. Auditions for Nunsense will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, in the PCCUA Fine Arts Cen-
ter, Rm. 107 (behind the Lily Peter Auditorium stage). Director Kirk Whiteside says the cast consists of five principal female roles. The amusement begins as the Order of the Little Sisters of Hoboken take over a high school auditorium to hold a variety show to raise money to bury several sisters who were accidentally poisoned by their cook. They must bury the nuns before the health in-
spector comes and finds the dead bodies in their freezer! Fraught with hilarity, both Catholic and otherwise, audience members will watch as the five nuns attempt to perform their planned performance amidst chaos and calamity. Auditions will be conducted on an individual basis and will consist of singing, dancing and reading from the script. Songs from the show are preferred but not
required. Tentative rehearsals are scheduled for 7-9 p.m. MondayThursday beginning Jan. 21. Performances will be presented March 6-8 in Lily Peter Auditorium at PCCUA-Helena. For a script/music and to schedule an audition, please contact Whiteside at (870) 338-6474, ext. 1327, or email kwhite@ pccua.edu.
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Johnson appointed to PCCUA Board of Visitors
Timothy Johnson, of Stuttgart, has recently been appointed to serve as a member of the Board
of Visitors of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA). The Board of Visitors meets monthly to discuss academic, financial and operational i s s u e s concerning Phillips Community College and serves as an advisory board to the University of Arkansas Board of
Trustees. Production manager for Delta Plastics of the South, Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in wellness/physical education from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He has been active in his service to the community for a number of years, particularly in community youth programs and Stuttgart School District programs and has served as a volunteer coach and reading tutor. Johnson has been a member of the slow-pitch softball and three-on-three basketball teams, a national tournament winner, and has been inducted into the Three-on-Three Bas-
ketball Hall of Fame in Boston, Mass. Noting the importance of higher education, he said, “I have been able to use my college education and experiences to give back to my family and community. Isn’t that what education is for?” Other members of the PCCUA Board of Visitors include Bill Brandon, Ruth Denson, Rick Duffield, Jane Ferguson, Gena Jennings, Earnest Larry, Laverne McGruder, Walter Morris, Bill Reed, Eddie Schieffler, and Betsy Wright.
Training Available For All Teachers GoNoodle incorporates short activity breaks into the classroom to improve focus, energy and engagement! The UAMS South Central Regional Center would like to in-
vite all teachers to come learn about this fun and innovative resource. GoNoodle workshop will be held January 17 and 31 at UAMS South Central Regional Center, 4010
Mulberry St., Pine Bluff, AR 71603. Time options include 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. To register call An-
gela Turner at (870) 5416016. For any questions regarding the program, contacts Jessica Kelton at jessica.kelton@healthteacher.com or 501-5931576.
Single Parent Scholarship Fund Accepting Applications The single parent scholarship fund of Arkansas County has started accepting applications for 2014 Spring semester. Single Parents (male
& female) should visit www.aspsf.org click on “apply now” scroll to your county to apply, complete all required fields, submit your com-
pleted application, and supporting documentation before the January 17 deadline. If you have any questions, on the DeWitt
Campus, contact Nia Rieves and on the Stuttgart Campus, contact Dr. Susan Luebke.
Henderson State University Dean’s List and Honor Roll Henderson State University announces the students listed on the Dean’s List and Honor Roll for the Fall 2013 semester.
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To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have achieved a 4.0 grade point average for the entire semester. To
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Monday, January 20 Dr. M.L. King Holiday Tuesday, January 21 Breakfast Two Whole Wheat Pancakes with Syrup Sausage Links Fresh Fruit Low Fat White Milk Lunch Breaded Beef Strips Mashed Potatoes Peas & Carrots Apple Wedges Wednesday, January 22 Breakfast Whole Wheat Toast Sticks Cereal Fresh Oranges Low Fat White Milk Lunch Chili Raw Vegetable Strips Cinnamon Roll Crackers
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Are you considering selling your Home? Land? Commercial property? Who will buy it? What are “closing costs?” Who pays closing costs? Do I need title insurance? Do I need to supply a termite contract? What about a survey? Who pays taxes? What do I do to help my house sell? What is the difference between earnest money and a non-refundable deposit? What is my house worth? Who pays for the appraisal? Who orders it? Do I need a contract? What fixtures do stay with the property? When do I move? What is a property disclosure? What exactly is “risk of loss?” When is closing?
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FAITH & RELIGION WEEKLY SERMON
One God, One Person, One Payment on the Cross By William Wood The world is headed into certain chaos, God is just and a just God must punish sin. Before He created the world He knew in His great mind what His created being would do! He foreknew their fall, but still He created us, not being content that we should remain fallen. Foreseeing the fall of man He made a plan whereby all who would come to His Christ would be redeeemed! 1st Peter 3:18 says “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God!” The question then, in view of this scripture, is who is this Christ that has suffered in our stead? I realized that the correct answer to this question will cause the Trinity People to gnash their teeth, nevertheless, we will do our duty and preach the Word, leaving the results in God’s hands. Our God is one God, and Jesus Christ is His name! Does the Bible teach this? Please read the scripture: 1st Corinthians 8:4 “ ----We know that an idol is nothing in the world and that there is none other God but one.” Ephesians 4:5-6 “One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all.” Galatians 3:20 “Now a mediator is not a mediator of one but God is one.” Mark 12:29 “---hear on Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord” Mark 12:32 “--- For there is one God, and there is none other but He.” Jesus said in John 10:30 “I and my Father are one.” Colossians 2:9 “For in Him (Christ) dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.” James 2:19 “Thou believest that there is one God; thou does well, the devils also believe and tremble.” Isaiah 43:10-11 “ye are my witnesses saith the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen, that ye may know and believe me and understand that I am He; Before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. I, even, I am the Lord, and beside me there is no savior.” Luke 2:11 “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a savior, which is Christ the Lord.” (Christ is the Lord God.) Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given and the Government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called wonderful, counselor, the mighty God---” These are some of the scriptures that teach one God. We are well aware that there are other scriptures that seam to teach three persons in the Godhead! An our question to you is, which of the two sets of scripture will you tear out of your Bible, or ignore? If you have the Holy Ghost you will be taught that both sets are true and must but revealed how they mesh together! The revealed answer is, that there is one God, who operates in three offices. The office of the Father, the office of the Holy Ghost and the office of the Son! Why is it so important to press this issue of one God? The answer is very profound and revealing! It will let us understand that God did not send another person to pay our sin debt! He became His own so, by creating Himself a body of flesh like ours and in it He was both God and Man and could therefore die, yet being God could raise Himself up again! Since He knew how much suffering it would take to pay the sin debt of a world full of sinners, He suffered it, and now is completely satisfied that our debt is paid because He paid it personally. Amen!
What Manner of Man is This? By Pastor Steve Ellison Have you ever been real tired? I mean really tired, from a long and busy day. Chapters 3 and 4 of the gospel of Mark describe such a day for Jesus and His disciples. Jesus was out healing the sick and driving away demons. He went into a house to eat a meal but so many people crowded into the house to see Him that He could not eat. Soon, a group of friends or relatives showed up to take Him away because they thought He was crazy. Scribes accused Him of being demon possessed. Then, His mother and brothers showed up and they wanted to take Him away also because they too thought He was crazy. Jesus wanted to teach but the crowds were pressing in around Him so He got into a boat and taught at least four parables while sitting or standing in a boat. Some people got into other boats and crowded around the boat Jesus was in. In between the parables Jesus was giving private explanations of the parables to His disciples, thus any possible rest time was forfeited. He must have been worn out. The Man was tired! It is no wonder that when evening came, Jesus told His disciples to row over to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus had spent the whole day teaching his disciples through healings, spoken parables, private explanations, etc. but their day’s education was not over. It would continue into the night. Surely they were not as exhausted as Jesus was but certainly they must have been pretty tired. This nighttime trip across the Sea of Galilee is recorded in Matthew 8 and Luke 8 as well as Mark 4. The language in all three passages indicates that the storm which interrupted their voyage was a violent, raging whirlwind. This tempest provided one more opportunity for Jesus to teach a very important lesson. The exhausted Jesus was asleep in the back of the boat on the raised seat for the helmsman. His perch above the floor of the boat kept Him from getting wet as the waves were crashing over the side of the boat and filling it up. The very tired and frightened disciples woke Him with a very understandable question, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” (Mark 4:38 NASU) Jesus responded in two ways. First, He rebuked the wind and the wave by telling them to be still and be muzzled. In fact Jesus used the same term that He used in Matthew 22:12 for the man who was speechless
Peace By Tom Smith It’s not the absence of problems; neither is it a cessation of conflict between two nations or the lull before the storm. Instead, it’s the inner equilibrium or calmness of soul that exists regardless of what’s going on around us. What is this precious, priceless commodity? It’s peace. And, dear Reader, our world knows very little about it— for it’s been estimated that there were at least 14,553 wars from B.C. 16-1968 A.D. And, during 4,000 years of recorded history there have been less than 300 years of peace on earth, with over 8,000 treaties made and broken. Why is that? Part of it’s pride. The Bible says pride causes divisions, jealousies, friction, resentments, bitterness, etc. Greed and covetousness also destroy relationships as one or more persons lust after power, possessions, popularity, etc. But, underneath all of these is sin. The Apostle Paul wrote that we “by nature are children of wrath, who obey the prince of the power of the air (satan/the devil), which produces within us a spirit of disobedience” (Ephesians 2:1-3). Or, as Thomas Watson, a Puritan preacher in the mid1600’s wrote, “Satan kindles the fire of contention in men’s hearts and then stands and warms himself at the fire.” So true, so true. How, then, can we ever experience true, lasting Peace? It’s not by peace treaties, peace pacts, prescriptions, etc. It’s by yielding our lives to Jesus Christ, God’s “Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). During his time here on earth He told His disciples, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. . .Peace I leave with you. My Peace I give unto you—not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let them be afraid” (John 14:1, 27). Thus, again, true Peace is not the absence of problems; it’s His Presence in the midst of them. That’s what sustained H.G. Spafford and his wife during the 1870’s when their whole lives began falling apart. Spafford was a prominent attorney in Chicago. He and his wife were also close friends to the famous American evangelist, Dwight L. Moody. However, at being thrown out of the Lamb’s wedding feast. The fact that the wind and waves obeyed Jesus command made the frightened disciples even more afraid. Mark 4:41 states that they had a “mega phobia”. They were afraid because they were in the presence of the One who can command wind and waves. Second, Jesus rebuked His faithless disciples for having not learned this lesson earlier in the day. Jesus has all authority and all power over all things whether disease, deformity, disease, or nature. The disciples responded with another very understandable question, “What manner of man is this?” (Mark 4:41 KJV) The lesson of the day had been taught in many ways and many forms. The answer to the question is that this man is Creator, Provider, Sustainer, Master, Judge, Advocate, Redeemer, and Savior. In short, He is LORD! The Bible says that without faith it is impossible to please God. However, blind faith is not required. The fact that he heals the sick, makes the lame to walk, restores eyesight to the blind, drives away demons, and commands wind and waves is evidence that He is indeed more than an ordinary man. He is King of kings and Lord of lords.
in 1870 their only son, aged four, died from pneumonia. A little over a year later they lost almost everything in the infamous Fire of Chicago. In November, 1873 Spafford decided to send his wife and four daughters to Europe on vacation. Work prevented him from going with them, but he promised to join them a short time later. While enroute, their French vessel—the Ville du Havre—was struck broadside at night by a Scottish vessel. Within 12 minutes the French steamship disappeared beneath the cold, dark Atlantic waters with 226 passengers still aboard. Four of those include H.G. Spafford’s four daughters. After being rescued, Spafford’s wife was taken to Wales and sent him a cable that included two ominous words: “Saved alone.” The dumbfounded lawyer immediately knew his only remaining children had drowned. While enroute to meet his grieving wife, the captain of the ship on which he was traveling called him to his cabin and said, “Mr. Spafford, as far as I can tell, this is probably the general area where your family’s ship went down.” He went out and peered over the side into the dark water for a long time. Then, he went back to his cabin and penned the words to one of the most beautiful songs ever written—“It Is Well With My Soul.” Even now, some 140 years later, the lyrics still give us the true “Secret to Peace:” “When Peace like a river, attendeth my way. When sorrows like sea-billows roll. Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, ‘It is well, it is well with my soul.” And, to that he added, “And Lord haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back like a scroll. The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend, It is well, it is well with my soul.” Dear Reader, here’s hoping it’s well with your soul. If not, the Prince of Peace is still on duty 24/7/365. Just cry out to Him. He’ll hear you and come to your aid. God bless you. (NOTE: If you’d like to contact Bro. Tom or receive his daily e-mail devotional, entitled “Morning Manna,” you can write him at P.O. Box 10614, Fort Smith, AR 72917 or e-mail him at pressingon@hotmail.com.)
The Lutheran Churches of South Arkansas County Invite You To Worship:
St. Luke Lutheran St. Paul Lutheran Church Church 903 E. 2nd St.-DeWitt Corner of 2nd & RoseGillett 548-2554 946-2312 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m.
Where Jesus Christ Is Always Present In Word and Sacrament Pastor Chad Philipp Bro. Dennis Ingle Pastor Jason Burke Assc. Pastor/ Youth Minister Perry Simpson Music
Schedule of Services Sunday School...................9:45 A.M. Morning Worship..............10:45 A.M. Evening Service..................6:00 P.M. Adult Bible Study Tues.......6:00 P.M. Teen Bible Study Wed........6:00 P.M. AWANA Wed..................6:00 P.M.
Unity Missionary Baptist Church 4th & Harrison, DeWitt, AR (870) 946-1390
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LOCAL NEWS Hunter Education Course
Noble Kills First Buck James Noble, who is the grandson of Buddy and Janice Noble of Ethel, killed his first buck near Weber, AR with a .243 at 25 yards. The buck is a 7 pt with a 23 inch spread. James is 9 years old and is the son of Ben and Kyle Noble of Little Rock.
Hunter educations courses will be held at Potlach Conservation Education Center at Cook’s Lake on Saturday, February 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.. and Sunday, February 2 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Hunter Education Program is dedicated to the safe enjoyment of our outdoors. Through the program, students learn not only firearms safety,
but general woodsmanship and basic outdoor survival skills. This is an instructor-led class with hands-on demonstrations. Participants must attend both days. The class will end with a test to pass the course. Participants should bring a sack lunch and drinks for Saturday, February 1. Registration requred. Hunter Education is mandatory for anyone born on or after Jan. 1,
1969, to legally hunt in Arkansas. Arkansas certification is honored in all other states requiring Hunter Education. Class is open to all ages but materials are on a 6th grade reading level. All kids younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No guns or ammunition allowed in classroom. Live firing is not a required part of the course.
Potlatch Conservation Education Center at Cook’s Lake to Conduct Haas Family Welcomes Baby Boy Program on Arkansas Black Bears Matthew David Haas and D’Lisa Renee Haas, of Maumelle, welcomed their son, Hudson David Hass on January 7, 2014. He weighed 6lbs,
4oz and he was 19 inches long. Grandparents include: David and Darla Haas of Maumelle, Doug and Janis Dougan of Little Rock, Terry and Zoe
Butler of Morrilton and one set of great-grandparents, Estel and Catherine Trussell of DeWitt.
Recovering from Holiday Overspending As this year begins, the holidays may now be in the past but many Americans are feeling the fallout from holiday overspending. For many, the joy of the Christmas season has now turned into stress as consumers deal with trying to pay January’s bills. It’s not just credit card debt that can squeeze people financially but also not having enough cash saved up to pay the normal monthly household bills. Credit Counseling of Arkansas (CCOA) has a few tips for people to get back on track with their finances: Put up – or cut up – the plastic. It’s hard to put out a fire if more fuel is added to it, so stop charging any more debt. Use a debit card instead
of a credit card, because that’s money that you do have. Look for ways to cut back on spending for a month or two until things are back under control. Temporarily stop spending money on dining out or going to the movies, for example. Use that money instead to make sure the electric, water and gas bills are paid. Use any extra money from job bonuses, overtime or a tax refund to get caught up. Take care of your needs first and your wants second. Other ideas include having a garage sale or working a few odd jobs to help stabilize your finances. A survey by Bankrate. com indicated that 27 percent of Americans do not have an emer-
gency fund in place — no rainy-day fund at all. Once a person has recovered from holiday overspending, a wise financial move would be to create and build up an emergency fund. Ideally, a long term goal is for people to have at least 3 month’s worth of their salary saved up. However, the immediate need is to simply get one started and regularly add something to it. For a free budgeting and credit counseling session, consumers can contact CCOA at (800) 889-4916 or go online to www.CCOAcares.com. CCOA’s Debt Management Program can lower interest rates and lower monthly payments to help debtors become debt free.
Where: A program on Arkansas’ Black Bears will be conducted by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff at Potlatch Conservation Education Center at Cook’s Lake near Casscoe. When: On Saturday, January 25th. Time: From 10:00 am–2:00 pm. Program Information: Learn about black bears
Registration is Required; Please call to register at: (870) 241-3373. For More Information: Contact–Marlon Mowdy, Education Specialist at (870) 241-3373. Potlatch Conservation Education Center– Hours of Operation: Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Closed: Sunday and Monday. Visit Us at: www.agfc.com and www.cookslakecec. com
and their habitat, engage in fun-filled activities and learn the fascinating history behind the animals that once gave Arkansas the nickname of “The Bear State.” Programs include: ‘Your Black Bear Story’, ‘How Many Bears Live In The Woods,’ ‘Compare Bear,’ and making ‘Bear Mobiles.’ The program is free to the public. Participants should bring a sack lunch and drinks.
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Michelle L. Jacobs is pleased to announce she has joined
Berry Law Firm in the General Practice of Law DeWitt Office 136 Court Square DeWitt, AR 72042 (870) 946-4611
Stuttgart Office 721 South Main St. Stuttgart, AR 72160 (870) 673-0083
2nd Annual Faith Baptist Big Buck Banquet Saturday, January 25 at 6:00pm Faith Baptist Church Gym With years of waterfowl experience throughout the US and Canada, I have been fortunate to hunt some of the greatest places on earth. This has given me a unique understanding of time and humanity. Letting God have control of my days has allowed me to live for him completely and by knowing someone has been changed for eternity, the sound of whistling wings pales in comparison. God has redirected my passion form a selfish point of view to a more selfless one. I have been called to help fulfill the Great Commission and I want to do my part. Nothing in life can fulfill the inner longings of our soul except a relationship with the one who created us. I am the husband of a wonderful Godly woman, Kristi, and four awesome kids: Avery, Drake, Wyatt, and Emory. We realize as a family what we are commissioned to do for the kingdom of God and will be active in seeking Him. We are excited to host you on a spiritual journey that kneels at the cross. See you soon and reload! www.highplainswaterfowl.com
Cost: $10 per person (children 6 & under FREE) Chili and all the fixings ** Tickets are Available ** ** Door Prizes ** ** Love Offering ** Announce Adult (Typical & Nontypical and Youth Division winners! If you are a contetant in the contest, please have your antlers, deer heads at the church by 4:00pm the night of the banquet. Sponsored by ALL Faith Baptist Youth For more information or tickets, please contact Sandra Austin (870) 946-5032.
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The Tradition Continues By LeeAnn Morgan Photos by LeeAnn Morgan What may be a long-time tradition for some was actually a new, and now to be an annual, experience for me. For many years I’ve heard of “The Gillett Coon Supper”, but time and schedule have never given me the opportunity to attend. Now that I’m a citizen of Gillett, I am proud to say that I have attended my first coon supper and am anxiously awaiting the next one! You will never attend a more welcoming event! The atmosphere of fellowship and friendliness is so contagious, making it seem more like a family reunion than a benefit fundraiser. The 71st Annual Gillett Coon Supper was held on Saturday, January 11th in the gymnasium of the Gillett School campus. What started out as a traditional family coon hunt, then turned into a benefit fundraiser for the Gillett Wolves football program, and now is a scholarship benefit fundraiser for graduating seniors from the Gillett/ Tichnor area sponsored by The Gillett Farmers and Businessmen’s Club. The residents of Gillett, along with local, state, and politicians from abroad, news media from local, state and national levels, and out-of-state visitors from as far away as California, all converged on the Gillett Elementary School Gymnasium to enjoy the traditional menu of coon, baby-back ribs, brisket, rice, and sweet potatoes. The Gillett Farmers and Businessmen’s
Club takes great pride in hosting The Annual Gillett Coon Supper which is the first and one of the largest events of its type held at the beginning of each new year. Many of the citizens I spoke with have been coming for as long as they can remember. “I’ve been coming to this since I was in the fourth-grade”, says Mr. Keith Sowrheaver of Gillett, proudly wearing his coonskin cap. “That’s been close to forty years!!” Chad Philipp, president of the Gillett Farmers and Businessmen’s Club opened the ceremony with a moment of silence followed by a prayer of blessings. Phil English, Master of Ceremonies, recognized the Gillett/Tichnor area seniors: Mason James, Andrew Fleming, Cole Counce, Tyler Jones, Kahlan Philipp, Makala White. He then recognized the local royalty: Christen Earhart – Miss Arkansas County, Whitney Price – Jr. Miss Arkansas County, Maggie Holzhauer – Miss Gillett, Jacey Wallace – Jr. Miss Gillett, and Cassidee McGee – Gillett Heritage Days Queen. Jennifer Menard, Treasurer of The Gillett Civic Club, presented The 2013 Volunteer of the Year award to Christy Murphy. Congratulations go out to The Gillett Farmers and Businessmen’s Club for another successful event. And, as a newly inducted member of the Gillett community, and now a veteran of the coon supper, I can’t wait to see you all next year! TOP: Kasey Earl and Ben Coulter performed at the Coon Supper. MIDDLE: Slade Whiting, Terry Whiting and John Trites serve up plates of rice and sweet potatoes while attendants had a choice of brisket, ribs and of course, coon. BELOW: 2014 seniors eligible for the Gillett Farmers and Businessmen’s Club Scholarship: Back row (l-r): Mason James, Andrew Fleming, Kahlan Philipp. Front row (l-r): Lauren Box, Brittney Yarbrough, Makala White. Not pictured: Cole Counce, Joseph Harris, Tyler Jones.
ABOVE LEFT: Miss Gillett 2013 Maggie Holzhauer with Miss Arkansas County 2013 Christen Earhart. ABOVE RIGHT: Junior Miss Gillett 2013 Jacey Wallace and friend, Jordan Thomason. LEFT: DeWitt School District Superintedent Dr. Lynne Dardenne and Gillet Elementary School Principal Rachel Mitchell enjoy the meal prepared for the evening.
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Annual Coon Supper Brings Out the Masses
ABOVE: Miss Arkansas County Christen Earhart with fellow DHS seniors, Kahlan Philipp, Tyler Jones, Cole Counce, Andrew Fleming and Mason James, five of the nine students from Gillett eligible for Gillett Farmers and Businessmen’s Club Scholarship.
By Kevin Brown The Gillett Farmers and Businessmen’s Club hosted the 71st Annual Coon Supper at Elementary Gymnasium Saturday night. The event was first held in 1933 at the Riceland Hotel in Stuttgart until it was eventually moved to various locations in Gillett. Bringing together Arkansans as well as many folks from surrounding states, attendees were shoulder-to-shoulder with a number of national, state and local politicians, and the proceeds from the supper go toward two $750 scholarships, renewable for four years, to graduating seniors in 2014. When first asked to cover the supper, I was taken aback as I have never heard of anything even remotely like it. Nor was I prepared for how large, old and important the event is and has been for the community for over seven decades. However, I was instantly educated when, walking in, I was swallowed by the ambiance and massive number of attendees. Tables lined the gym floor as patrons feasted on a plethora of great food (with of course, raccoon), while the band provided a great musical backdrop. I was even inspired to try the raccoon. Chalk that up to something I never dreamed I would say. A special thanks to the Gillett Farmers and Businessmen’s Club for putting together a wonderful evening and for their commitment to benefiting the community, providing everything from school and summer programs to an educational endowment fund, athletic awards and community service. It was truly an experience to remember and I encourage others to attend next year’s event. And try the raccoon. It’s not bad at all.
ABOVE LEFT: Anita Trimble speaks with an MSNBC reporter about the Coon Supper. ABOVE RIGHT: Keith Sowrheaver shares the experience of the coon supper with his grandson. RIGHT: Arkansas County Judge Glenn “Sonny” Cox with Krysta Campbell and her mother, Pam Campbell. BOTTOM FAR LEFT: Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe speaks to the crowd. BOTTOM MID-LEFT: Senator Mark Pryor speaks. BOTTOM MID-RIGHT: Congressman Tom Cotton speaks. BOTTOM FAR RIGHT: Gillett Volunteer of the Year Christy Murphy received plaque.
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(Photo1) Michele using a satin stitch on her Eagle applique block for the Cook’s Lake quilting class on January 11. (photo2) Glenda’s first four Scrap Sensation quilt blocks of half-square triangles. Eventually she will make 1,280 total 2 1/2� squares. (Photo3) Glenda and her Friendship quilt top finished at the Sit ‘n Sew.
The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met January 8 for their quarterly Sit ‘n Sew at the Stuttgart Public Library with 7 members present. Everyone was glad to see the warmer weather and to get out of the house and sew, sew, and sew. The members quickly set up their machines, and amid much visiting and viewing of each other’s projects, the members settled down to some serious sewing. Michele worked on finishing her Eagle applique sample block to
show at the Cook’s Lake quilt group on Saturday, January 11. The program will be on Eagles and Birds of Prey. Betty kept busy hand-quilting an applique quilt in a handheld quilting hoop. Shelley finished several pillowcase dresses. Glenda finished her Friendship quilt top made up of blocks from the different members of the society. Marsha worked on learning to make a log cabin quilt block. Maeola cut out a Razorback pillow for her grand-
daughter. At noon, the members broke for lunch and more visiting before the start of the business session. Glenda opened the meeting with the thought for the day: Of all the things a woman’s hands have made--a quilt is woven of her love and dream and thread... by Carrie Hall. Happy Birthday greetings were extended to Betty. The treasurer’s report and minutes were read and approved. Under Old Business the Quilt of Valor quilt blocks are still coming in. Glenda will assemble them and bring it to the next meeting. Under New Business, dues are now being collected for 2014. Ann read a letter from Arkansas Childrens Hospital thanking the Society for their donation of pillowcases. They sent bookmarks as a token of their appreciation. During the Show and Share segment: Glenda had photos of two quilts she made for her granddaughters for Christmas. She also showed 4 blocks she has completed for a Scrap Sensation quilt made of 2 1/2� halfsquare triangles. Eventually she will make 1,280 of the 2 1/2� squares. Ann showed a memory t-shirt quilt she is making for a family member. Dates for several upcoming events and workshops were announced: The Cook’s Lake quilting group will meet the second Saturday of the
month in 2014 from 9:00 to 10:00 at the Potlach Conservation Education center in Casscoe. No sewing experience required, come and have fun learning about nature and the outdoors... call 870-241-3373 for more info. The Spring AWOL Quilt Retreat will be March 21-23 at the Arkansas 4-H center in Ferndale, Arkansas. Go to www.arkansasquiltersguild.com for registration information. The Lower White River Museum in Des Arc has several upcoming workshops in 2014: January 18--Yarn Spinning for Beginners ...10:00-3:00pm...$30.00 February 8--Williamsburg Basket Making Workshop...9:004:00pm...$30.00 March 15--String Quilt Wo r k s h o p . . . 1 0 : 0 0 2:00pm...$10.00 May 17--Beginner’s Crochet Workshop...10:002:00pm...$10.00 June 14--Paper Piecing Workshop...10:002:00pm...$10.00. Call 870-256-3711 to register. Pre-registration is required. After the meeting, the members returned to their tables with renewed determination to go home with a finished project. A good time was had by all. Why not come join us. The next meeting will be February 12 at the library. See you there!
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DIVISION – PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HAROLD KENDALL, DECEASED NO. PR-201362SD NOTICE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 2113 Buckinham Drive, Huntsville, AR 35803 DATE OF DEATH: June 3, 2013 The undersigned was appointed ancillary executor of the estate of the above decedent on the 19th day of December 2013. All persons having claims against the estate, including those for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent, 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. This notice first published the 16th day of January 2014. RAY KENDALL, Ancillary Executor By: Sarah Cotton Patterson FRIDAY, ELDREDGE & CLARK 400 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 370-3317 Attorneys for the Estate Adv. 3-2tfc
LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION TO SELL YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. IF YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD, YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE FOR ANY DEFICIENCY WHICH THEN EXISTS AND AN ACTION FOR COLLECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST YOU. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR SUCH PURPOSE. This Instrument Prepared by: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 WHEREAS, on December 28, 2011, Gilbert Mitchell and Lillian Mitchell executed a mortgage conveying certain property therein described to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nominee for The Carroll Mortgage Group, Inc., and its successors and assigns.; and WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded January 3, 2012, at Book DM 2012, Page 4 in the real estate records of Arkansas County, Arkansas; and WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of said indebtedness and the same is now, therefore, wholly due, and the holder of the debt has requested the undersigned to sell the property to satisfy said indebtedness, the party initiating this action is PHH Mortgage Corporation, 2001 Bishop’s Gate Blvd, , Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054, (800)936-8303; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Gilbert Mitchell and Lillian Mitchell by Act 885 of 2011; the party initiating this action is PHH Mortgage Corporation, 2001 Bishop’s Gate Blvd, , Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054, (800)936-8303; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Gilbert Mitchell and Lillian Mitchell by Act 885 of 2011; and WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest in the real property herein based upon said tenancy. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Attorney-in-Fact, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Attorney-in-Fact will, on January 22, 2014, at or about 3:45 P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the mortgage, said property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot One (1) and the North Forty feet (N 40 ft.) of Lot Two (2), Block Three (3), Ware’s Addition to the City
of Stuttgart, Northern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 1002 South Leslie Street, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160 UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS STATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE PLACE AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH RESERVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE. W&A No. 611-236646 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Heather Martin-Herron (2011136) Agent for Mortgagee DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_dmonroe_131115_ 938 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM, or for general information call 501-224-5239 Adv. 52-4tfc
LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION TO SELL YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. IF YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD, YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE FOR ANY DEFICIENCY WHICH THEN EXISTS AND AN ACTION FOR COLLECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST YOU. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR SUCH PURPOSE. This Instrument Prepared by: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 WHEREAS, on October 13, 2005, Floyd D. Vent Martha J. Harriman and Floyd D. Vent executed a mortgage conveying certain property therein described to Long Beach Mortgage Company; and WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded October 19, 2005, at Book 2005, Page 7832 in the real estate records of Arkansas County, Arkansas; and WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of said indebtedness and the same is now, therefore, wholly due, and the holder of the debt has requested the undersigned to sell the property to satisfy said indebtedness, the party initiating this action is Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Trust 2006-WL3, Attn: Correspondence Mail, Mail Code LA4-5555/700 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203, (866)550-5705; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Floyd D. Vent Martha J. Harriman and Floyd D. Vent by Act 885 of 2011; the party initiating this action is Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Trust 2006-WL3, Attn: Correspondence Mail, Mail Code LA4-5555/700 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203, (866)550-5705; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Floyd D. Vent Martha J. Harriman and Floyd D. Vent by Act 885 of 2011; and WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest in the real property herein based upon said tenancy. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Attorney-in-Fact, by virtue of the pow-
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er, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Attorney-in-Fact will, on January 29, 2014, at or about 3:45 P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the mortgage, said property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot Eighteen (18), Block Twenty-Two (22), Oaklawn Addition to the City of Stuttgart, Northern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 903 East 8th Street, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160 UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS STATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE PLACE AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH RESERVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE. W&A No. 355-208049 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Courtney Miller (2008263) Agent for Mortgagee DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_dmonroe_131119_1536 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM, or for general information call 501-224-5239. Adv. 1-4tfc
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BILLY RAY NOBLE, DECEASED CASE NO. PR-2014-02 SD NOTICE Last known address of Decedent: 302 North Main, DeWitt, Arkansas 72042 Date of death: January 5, 2014 An instrument dated April 23, 2002, was on the 8th day of January, 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. Claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the Decedent shall also 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 16th day of JANUARY 2014. BOYD & BUIE MITCHELL D. NOBLE Attorneys at Law 2369 Mt. Pleasant Drive 308 Court Square Nashville, AR 71852 DeWitt, AR 72042 ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE EXECUTOR Adv. 3-2tfc
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If a man of means was in reasonably good health and wished to avoid conscription, he could do so by furnishing an able substitute for a consideration. Generally, supply and demand set the fee to be paid to the replacement individual. In Arkansas the price was $300 for a serviceworthy male. This law was repealed with some congressional members speculating a benefit of 60,000 additional sol-
diers. Conscription was first enacted in the Confederacy on April 16, 1862, and applied to men between ages 18-35. The intent was to fill existing units whose members had decreased over time. Government officials also hoped the draft would spur enlistments and in some instances it did. But charges of class discrimination were leveled at both sides, North and South since exemp-
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third of all Confederate Armies east of the Mississippi River between April, 1864 and early 1865.” A tax act was passed that imposed a new tax of five per cent on all property real personal, or mixed, with a few exemptions. This was in addition to the “tax in kind” that was already providing the Confederate government with a valuable source of income. Inflation was a problem in both sections of the continent and the Funding Act was now established to reduce the circulating currency from $800 billion to approximately $125. The reason for taking in so much of the currency was because the Federal armies controlled a large portion of the Confederate States thus creating a small area for the billions of dollars to circulate. A new issue of notes and bonds were authorized to replace what was then in use. A deadline was set to turn in the old currency or take a loss of one-third of its face value. But $100 notes could not be used to pay taxes or other public debts after that time. The deadline was
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Whooping Cough Rise Underscores the Need for Up-to-Date Vaccines By Sam Smith, MD, Surgeon in Chief, Arkansas Children’s Hospital When I first graduated medical school, it was hard to imagine that the United States would see a resurgence of some of the diseases we had nearly stamped out thanks to the modern miracle of vaccines. Think polio, measles and whooping cough. Early in my residency, we rarely saw cases of these diseases because the vaccines against them were easy to acquire and worked well, especially by providing herd immunity. But somewhere in the early 2000s, parents became more and more suspicious of vaccinations – despite the rigorous research that proved them safe and effective. This led to more people opting out of vaccines, leaving fewer children protected against deadly diseases like whooping cough, also known as pertussis. In 2010, California saw the largest outbreak of whooping cough since the 1940s, infecting more than 9,100 people and killing 10 infants. Children and newborns are especially susceptible to pertussis because it causes severe breathing problems. Research published earlier this fall in Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), showed that the California outbreak was tied to clusters of unvaccinated kids, mostly those whose parents had requested non-medical exemptions so their children wouldn’t have to take the vaccine. The research showed that those living
in places where lots of people opted out of vaccines were 2.5 times as likely to be in area with an exceptionally large share of pertussis cases. This shows a very strong link between opting out of vaccines and the rise of whooping cough. How does this affect Arkansas? Directly. Our state lags behind the national average in compliance with vaccines, as just 63.9 percent of children between 19 and 35 months of age were on target with the vaccination schedule between 2008 and 2009, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention. We know that many of the children in Arkansas schools who are not fully vaccinated received “philosophical exemptions” from the requirements to enroll – much like those in the California outbreak. Between 2009 and 2010, more than 2,700 Arkansas children went unvaccinated in public schools. According to the report Natural Wonders: The State of Children’s Health in Arkansas, children who are exempted from vaccines are six times more likely to contract whooping cough. Have you ever heard a young child with whopping cough struggle to breathe? It is one of the most heart-breaking sounds imaginable. They make this rattling whoop and gasp over and over again, trying as hard as they can to get air into their little lungs. Their terrible coughs also scatter pertussis bacteria into the air, making it easier for others who aren’t protected to also become in-
fected. Children who come down with whooping cough will likely have lengthy hospital stays and have to take strong courses of antibiotics, though they may not be as effective if the disease isn’t caught early. Whooping cough can also be difficult for adults. I had it several years ago – during an ice storm when our home was out of power. There is nothing worse than being stuck in a cold room with that kind of lingering, nearly violent cough. Adults who contract pertussis will cough hard for at least a month. We all have a responsibility to protect each other by taking the vaccines against whooping cough and other diseases that can be fatal. Decades ago, when a physician instructed a patient to undergo a preventative measure like a vaccine, there was little argument. Our culture has changed with the vast amount of information available today, and people want to do their own research. There is nothing wrong with satisfying that curiosity, but people need to be careful about where they turn for reliable information. Do not listen to celebrity spokespeople and be wary of websites that have an agenda. Turn instead to more objective data-based resources, like the CDC, AAP and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Each of these organizations has a commitment to protecting patients and provides volumes of information to back up the safety and reli-
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UAM Admissions Staff To Host Live Online Discussion Admissions staff at the University of Arkansas at Monticello will host live online discussions with prospective students and their parents from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. January 28 and 30. Students and their parents may log on to www.
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lb
With Card
Russet Potatoes
59
or Sweet Potatoes, Sold by the Pound
799
Bone-In, Beef Loin, Value Pack
¢
Strawberries
10$ for
lb
With Card
10
With Card
299
16 oz
lb
With Card
With Card
Clementines
3
3 lb Bag
Kroger Large Eggs
129
Grade A, 12 ct
With Card
Totino’s Party Pizza
10$
Select Varieties, 9.8-10.9 oz
for
99
10
With Card
With Card
Nabisco Snak-Saks Select Varieties, 5.5-8 oz or Go-Paks, 2.75-4 oz
10$ for
10
With Card
Kroger Milk
Bic or Gillette Disposable Razors
Select Varieties, Half Gallon
1
89
or Schick Xtreme3 Razors, Select Varieties, 1-12 ct
20% off
With Card
Shelf Tag Reflects Savings With Card
Kroger French Fries or Crinkle Cut Fries, 32 oz
10$ for
10
With Card
Libman Cleaning Supplies Select Varieties & Sizes
25% off
Shelf Tag Reflects Savings With Card
Under
1sale!
$
59
¢
Kroger Value Chicken Leg Quarters Fresh, USDA Inspected, Sold in 10 lb Bag for $5.90
With Card
Kroger Tomatoes
Kroger Saltines Select Varieties, 15-16 oz
99
¢
With Card
Save yourself time & money – visit
kroger.com
Select Varieties, 14.5 oz
59
¢
With Card
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lb
Head Lettuce
99
¢
With Card
Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap Select Varieties, 7.5 oz or Speed Stick Deodorant, 1.4-2 oz
88
¢
With Card