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Best of DeWitt: Entrepreneur of the Year
GES PARENT NIGHT
GES will have a parent night on January 27 at 5:00 p.m. A guest speaker will present on cyber-bullying to the parents. There will be childcare provided, snacks and door prizes. Parents need to RSVP to the school 870548-2466.
DMS AWARDS ASSEMBLY
January 29 DMS will have an awards assembly for parents/ guardians in the cafeteria. 6th grade assembly will be at 8:30, 7th grade assembly will be at 9:30 and 8th grade assembly will be at 10:30. Honor’s for Semester will be given out.
PTA SOCK HOP
The DeWitt Parent-Teacher Association is sponsoring a Sock Hop this Friday, January 24 from 6-8 PM at DeWitt Elementary School. Admission is $1, and goodies, games, and tattoos are 50 cents each. There will be a cupcake and cake walk, 50’s music and games, and a Coke and rootbeer float station. Put on your 50’s attire and come out and join us this Friday! For any additional information, you can contact PTA officers, members, or Nia Rieves at PCCUA.
NORTHEAST WATER ASSOCIATION
The Northeast Water Association will hold its annual board meeting Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Arkansas County Bank Community Room at 1:00 p.m. The meeting is open to all association members.
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Johnny Davis (6th from the right) with the Chamber of Commerce at the grand opening of the biofuel refinery on October 29, 2013.
Johnny Davis, Sr. has been voted the Best of DeWitt’s Entrepreneur of the Year. Davis has a true entrepreneurial spirit. Through the years, he has begun several businesses that were very successful. He attended DeWitt Public Schools and graduated from DeWitt High School in 1971. In 1980, Johnny married Shelia Wylie Davis and they have three children, Nancy Carmichael, John Davis, and Amy Perez, three grandsons and three granddaughters. He started working for Riceland Foods in Stuttgart while in 12th grade in 1971 and remained employed there until 1975. He started on the packing floor assembly line packing soybean oil, and later advanced to instrument technician. In 1975, Johnny bought his father’s business in DeWitt, Davis Feed and Grocery, which he later sold to two of his brothers in 1982. In 1977
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in biofuel in 2005 when he started using used cooking oil in a F350 Ford Diesel pick up on the ranch. He used this for several years until his sister and brother-in-law sold their convenience store where he was getting the waste oil for the truck. His current project is to make and provide biofuels for local usage, and to support economic development in the area and to promote the use of renewable energy in today’s world. He is in the process of manufacturing biodiesel with alt. Consulting and the City of DeWitt at the feed store location on Jefferson Street in DeWitt. The diesel will be made with used vegetable oil collected by the city of DeWitt from local schools, nursing homes, businesses, etc. Along with his business, Arkansas County Feed, Johnny has purchased the old Arkansas Petroleum site, and is an integral part of the Farm
to Fuel agenda facilitated by the Advanced Arkansas Energy Association, alt.Consulting, the City of DeWitt, and Phillips Community College University of Arkansas DeWitt Campus. Using used vegetable and the camelina crop, David hopes to provide enough biofuel to the City of DeWitt’s vehicles and for the DeWitt Public School buses. With a deep history in businesses and development of DeWitt, Johnny Davis has earned the title Entrepreneur of the Year. He will be presented a plaque award for his contribution to the city’s growth at the Best of DeWitt Banquet hosted by the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce, January 30. Guest speaker will be Mike Ross. Tickets will be on sale at the local banks for $15. Come and show her your support as she has shown her to the community and people of DeWitt.
Cox Seeks Re-Election
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he purchased the local IGA grocery store, which he sold in 1984. He farmed from 1980 to 1985, and worked for Arkansas Gazette in sales from 1985 to 1990. He later opened a Primerica Life Insurance business in 1990 on the square in Dewitt. Davis started a cattle ranch in 1995, which still operates today, and in 2010, he opened ARCO Feed, wholesale and retail, off of Elm Branch Road outside of DeWitt city limits. There he mixes livestock feed and sells to feed stores and individuals. He is also a Purina dealer. In 2013, he purchased a petroleum distribution company in DeWitt that had been closed for four years. He moved the retail part of ARCO Feed to this location. Plans are to remodel the building and open a convenience store and restaurant in part of that building. He first started to dabble
Arkansas County Judge Glenn “Sonny” Cox has announced that he will seek re-election. He is in his 11th term. “I appreciate very much the trust and cooperation that the citizens of Arkansas County has placed in me,” he said. “I want to thank you for allowing me to be your County Judge for the past 21 years I’m asking for your support again so that we may finish the job we started together by replacing the last 54 one lane wooden bridges with either large plastic pipes, steel pipes or steel flat cars and also add some much needed gravel on our highly traveled roads. If re-elected, Cox said he would also escalate building up county roads that become impassible by the rain and will continue upgrading the drainage in the county. Better roads, bridges and drainage have always been and will re-
main his #1 priority and (with the extra sales tax money), this will become a reality, We also will be upgrading and modernizing our 911 system with new hardware and software over the next two years. “All the problems haven’t been solved in Arkansas County, but with the extra $400,000 a year from the percent state sales tax for roads, that was passed in 2012 , this money makes it possible to solve many of these problems. We the (County Judges Assoc. and Municipal League) worked well together to promote this tax to help our road systems in the cities and counties. With my experience in building roads, bridges and designing drainage systems, I believe we can accomplish many of these projects in the next few years. “I will continue to be a ‘Hands On‘ Judge and work hard for Arkansas County and by using my 21 years of administrative experience that is required to operate the systems of county government, we can cut through the red tape that is always involved. The many contacts in federal and state government that l have made over the years are invaluable to Arkansas County when applying for grants and knowing
who to talk to. I will use these contacts and will continue to apply for all grants that can be used on our roads, bridges and drainage systems and in our DeWitt and Stuttgart courthouses, 911 system, Office of Emergency Management, Fire Departments, Radio systems and other projects. Some of the projects we have accomplished together during the last 21 years are our Adult and Juvenile Detention Centers, North Arkansas County Health Department building, State of the art Mapping and E-911 System, Phase I and II, a model countywide beaver program, updating of our county roads, bridge system, drainage system, county road equipment and the continuing restoration of all three Courthouses. Handicapped chair lifts and handicap restrooms and other ADA requirements were installed in the Dewitt and Stuttgart Courthouses and Annex. A 180-foot radio tower was installed to aid in the countywide communications for the Office of Emergency Management, Sheriffs Department, County Road Department and County Fire Departments along with our State wide AWIN radio system and new AWIN tower at Preston’s Ferry. These projects were completed by using federal and state grants and county matching money to make them possible. I am very grateful for my administrative assistant, office staff, 911 coordinator, OEM coordinator, Road Foremen, Head Shop Mechanic and
road crew and courthouse custodians.They are all doing an excellent job in helping us meet the important deadlines and keeping us on track for the many ongoing grant projects here in Arkansas County.” He and his wife, Marilyn Shirkey Cox, have two children, Kristi Cox and Marci Cox Miller, and two grandchildren, Olivia and Rally. They are members of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Stuttgart, where Cox has served as the council’s president and is currently serving on the church council. He is also a Board Member of Dewitt and Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce, Dewitt and Stuttgart Industrial Development Boards, President of the Southeast Solid Waste Board, and is a Board Member and Vice President of the Southeast Economic Development District. He is on the AWIN (AICC) committee, chairman of the AWIN (AIECC) executive committee, member of the State Court Security committee, and co-chairman of the local Court Security committee. In addition, he was honored by being elected to a two year term (2003 -2005) as President of the Arkansas County Judges Association and is currently serving on the Executive Committee from the southeast district and serves on many other boards throughout the County and State.
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LOCAL NEWS 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 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 Mon-
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?
day 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.
DWI Class Attention to all who have gotten a DWI, DUI or MIP and were sentenced to take a DWI safety class. The Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Program will be holding an education (DWI) class in DeWitt inside the District Courtroom. Classes will be held Friday, February 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Level 2+ 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, February 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You will need to take the classes both days to receive a certificate of completion. The classes will be for people who have been charged with a DWI, DUI or Minor in Possession to get there license back. You will need to call in advance to schedule the class at 870-541-9200. The cost of the class is $150 payable in a money order only, no cash or checks. You will need to send the money order to Quapaw House Inc. P.O. Box 2474 Pine Bluff, AR 71613, or bring it on the first day of class. You must call the office and let someone know you are attending. This class is first come first serve, so reserve your spot.
DMS Awards 2nd Nine Weeks 2014 DEWITT MIDDLE SCHOOL All A listing, are students that have A’s in all classes that give a grade. For a student to make the Honor Roll they must have nothing less than a B grade in classes that give grade. If you have any questions, contact the school at 946-3708.
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EIGHTH GRADE All A – Destiny Brown, Lauren Kemp, Taylor Koen, Karlie Rieves, Carly Watkins, Braden Wilson. Honor Roll – Addey Baker, Alissia Dabner, Taylor Dillion, Haley Fisher, Taylor Gilcrease, Corbin Haskins, Amy Hudson, Tammy Hudson, Gauge Lane, Taylor Jo Mannis, Kamren McNealey, Lance Morehead, Alyssa Pfaffenberger, Kayla Beth Poor, Madison Price, Mikayla Pruner, Jeremiah Sims, Kayla Smith, Alex Sullivan, Sara Thompson, Kara Ward.
Gillett Elementary SchoolAcademic Awards - 2nd Nine Weeks Kindergarten Letter Recognition: Korri Graham, Gage Lay, Grace Edmondson, Seth Moyer, Sam Place, Alec Rains, Carley Sloate, Hayden Williams Number Recognition: Bryce Bohnert, Gage Lay, Alec Rains, Carley Sloate Character Award: Grace Edmondson, John Williams 1st Grade: All A’s: Peyton Atkins, Emma Everett, Bentley Fox, Berkeley Fox, Brick Fox, Emma Sullivan, Makyla Vansickle All A’s and B’s: Joseph Hudson, Jack Jackson, Darby Menard, Ben Shepherd Met Accelerated Reader Goal: Saron Rogers, Berkeley Fox, Makyla Vansickle, Jack Jackson, Brick Fox, Emma Sullivan, Darby Menard, Bentley Fox, Decoda Caldwell, Emma Everett 2nd Grade: All A’s: Josh Haynes, Trey LaCotts, Sydney Long, Carson Mitchell, Kaylen Phillips All A’s and B’s: Joey Jones, Sophia Whiting, Anna Rose Lowe Met Accelerated Reader Goal: Keaton Graves, Josh Haynes, Joey Jones, Trey LaCotts, Sydney Long, Carson Mitchell, Anna Rose Lowe, Sophia Whiting, Kaylen Phillips 3rd Grade: All A’s: Keegan Atkins, Brooklyn Cox, Chloe-Belle Grantham, Cadi Harris, Kelsey Holzhauer, Carl Hudson, Trent Place, Dottie Shepherd, Jaden Wallace All A’s and B’s: Temeren Pfaffenberger, Sawyer Turner Met Accelerated Reader Goal: Keegan Atkins, Jeremiah Brown, Amy Coulson, Brooklyn Cox, ChloeBelle Grantham, Cadi Harris, Kelsey Holzhauer, Carl Hudson, Temeren Pfaffenberger, Trent Place, Joe Rains, Dottie Shepherd, Sawyer Turner, Jaden Wallace
5th Grade: All A’s: Parker Place All A’s and B’s: Caitlin Baker, Tylan Dillion, Riley Lay, Sydney Miller, Paige Sowrheaver Met Accelerated Reader Goal: Tylan Dillion, Riley Lay, Parker Place, Caitlin Baker
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SEVENTH GRADE All A –Ashtyn Beck, Emma Bullock, Caitlin Jones, Zontray Kendall, Makayla Whiting. Honor Roll – Dakota Allen, Harley Bishop, Drake Black, Monica Box, Laiken Brickely, Jacob Crockett, Peyton Danner, Lindsay Danner, Mika Dondanville, Shirley Erwin, Kinsey Everett, Zoe Gassaway, Kasey Golleher, Gage Grisham, Tiner Gunnell, Tucker Hackett, Candice Kelley, Shelby Long, Jordan Menard, Jake Mitchell, Dylan Moser, Destiny Oswalt, Max Pinson, Hannah Scott, Zoe Strayhorn, Colby Turner, Darby Van Camp, Jacey Wallace, Emily West, Morgan West, Sam Wright.
4th Grade: All A’s: Mary-Claire Grantham, Ben Hackney, Ethan Holzhauer, Magon James, McKinzie LaCotts, Lathan Reeves All A’s and B’s: Xander Bohnert, Trenton Cox, Logan Menard Met Accelerated Reader Goal: Bradley Brown, Trent Caldwell, Trenton Cox, Hunter Ellenburg, MaryClaire Grantham, Ben Hackney, Ethan Holzhauer, Magon James, McKinzie LaCotts
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Lawrence Cummings
Juanita Childs
Lawrence G. “Chick” Cummings, 91, of Stuttgart passed away peacefully Monday, January 13, 2014, after a lengthy illness. He was born September 26, 1922, in the Reydel community to the late Earl and Maggie Stedman Cummings. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Stuttgart and a World War II Army veteran. He fought in the southern Philippines and in the Battle of Luzan. On January 22, 1948, he married Leona Brewer. They were married for 58 years until her death in 2006. Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Telfair “Jeff ” Cummings, Earl “Mutt” Cummings, James Marvin Cummings, Dolpher “Bubbles” Cummings and Connel Cummings. He is survived by his daughter, Dixie Phillips and husband Joe of Stuttgart; granddaughter, Susan Adamson-Ray and husband Justin and great-granddaughter, Asher “Bit” Ray, all of Little Rock; stepgranddaughter, Marcia Neal and husband Todd and step-grandchildren, Madison, Tanner, Callie and McKenzie Neal, all of Beebe; two sisters, Lola Hooper of Memphis, Tennessee, and Vera Griffin of Granbury, Texas; and a very special sister-in-law and caregiver, Alma Yarbrough. Funeral services were held at Turpin Funeral Home Saturday, January 18, at 2 p.m. with burial following in Lone Tree Cemetery. Family visitation was one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice or Arkansas Children’s Hospital, #1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 or American Childhood Cancer Organization of Arkansas, P.O. Box 3854, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-3854. Please go to www.turpinco.com to sign the online guestbook.
Juanita “Nita” Childs, of Conway, formerly of Paris, TN, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013, at her home. She was born November 9, 1919, in Ethel, a daughter of the later Wally and Eathel Vansandt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vandiver L. “V.L.” Childs; her son, Vandiver L. “Buster” Childs; and her brother, Wally “Dub” Vansandt. The first time she saw V.L. She decided he was THE man she was destined to marry. After a short courtship, V.L. happily agreed and they were married on New Year’s Day of 1936. They had four sons and finally a daughter! Nita was an adoring wife and loving mother. Nita and V.L., a great natural athlete, encouraged their children’s love of athletics, emphasized the importance of a college education and taught them the importance of persistence and hard work. They served as role models of integrity, truthfulness and compassion for their children. Nita was an expert at preparing fresh vegetables from the bounty of her husband’s garden to feed her husband and five children. Her cooking skills included preparing home raised beef and pork, chicken and dumplings, and blackberry cobbler. But the highlight of the year was her three layer coconut cake she prepared each Christmas. Christmas didn’t come soon enough for those who were waiting each year for a slice (or two) of her cake since it was impossible to stop at one slice. She and V.L. spent many happy hours attending auctions and sales in search of antique furniture to furnish their home. They were particularly fond of handmade primitive furniture from Henry County, TN. Although these antique pieces were often in pieces there were able to see their potential. They worked as a team with V.L. restoring and Nita refinishing these pieces to their original beauty. Their children an grandchildren inherited their love of antiques. Nita was an avid Republican all her life and was honored in Tennessee as a Republican Woman of the Year for her dedication and fund raising ability. Woe be to those who did not donate to the Republican Party when Nita came knocking! She was a member of First Baptist Church in Paris, TN and Second Baptist Church in Conway. When she could no longer attend church services, she enjoyed worshipping at home with the Charles Stanley television ministry. Nita is survived by her children, Dara W. Childs (Susan) of College Station, TX, Michael D. Childs (Karla) of Manchester, TN, Callis L. Childs (Debbie) and J. Cherry Childs of Conway. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 20 greatgrandchildren. Her surviving siblings are her sisters, Winnie Cotten of DeWitt and Cathleen Snyder of Ethel; and her brothers, Richard Vansandt of St. Augustine, FL, Cecil, Donald and Gary Vansandt, all of DeWitt, and Kenny Vansandt of Marianna. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Bonnie Donohue, Angel Chambers, Sharon Beasley, Doris Lindsey Conway Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, St. Vincent Home Health Care of Morrilton and Arkansas Hospice of Conway.
Obituary Raymond Horton On January 14, 2014 family and friends gathered at Bellview Baptist Church to honor the life of Raymond Horton. He left behind his precious children, Sammy, Rocky, Darrell, Debbie and Cathy; his present wife of 11 years, Thelma Horton; step-daughter, Wanda Horton (Tommy); four step-grandchildren and seven step-greatgrandchildren. Raymond had two stepsons, David Wood and Charles Lee Wood (Marie), both deceased. Raymond loved the Lord and stood steadfast in his beliefs and instilled that in his family. May God bless all family and friends that loved Raymond.
Obituary Adrian Russell Adrian Deward Russell, age 83, of Gillett passed away January 18, 2014. He was born May 29, 1929 in Little Rock to Abby Washington and Alta Trimble Russell who preceded him in death. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from February 19, 1951 to January 7, 1953. He retired after 30 years from the Army Corp of Engineers to be at his home in Gillett. urvivors include his wife, Wilma Holland Russell; three sons: Joe Russell of Redfield, Larry Russell of Enders, Danny Russell of Conway; two daughters: Anita Thompson and husband Frank of Damascus, Pam Russell of Gillett, ten grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. Gone but not forgotten. Loved and always remembered. Funeral services were at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 22nd, at Essex Funeral Home Chapel, DeWitt with burial at Gillett Cemetery. Visitation was 6:00 to 8:00 Tuesday at the funeral home. essexfuneralhome.com.
The Burse, Hopkins and Slater family would like to thank each and everyone for their kind acts during our difficult time. The prayers, cards, phone calls and etc. touched our hearts and we’re very appreciative. Thanks,
The Family of Travis Burse
Obituary Yolanda Ferguson Yolanda Ferguson Tomlinson, 39 of DeValls Bluff, passed away to be with her Lord on January 11, 2014. Yolanda was born September 29, 1974 in Helena. She is preceded in death by grandparents Weldon Moore, Sr. and Bert and Mattie Ferguson. Yolanda enjoyed her work as a nurse. She is survived by parent James “Butch” and Martha Ferguson; children Carl (CJ) Wilson of Malvern, Katie Wilson of Dewitt, Gary, Eddie and Dakota Reeves of Humnoke; her brother James (Krista) Ferguson of DeWitt; grandmother Mary Moore of DeWitt; significant other Larry Wilson of DeValls Bluff; best friend Shannon Ruffin; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visitation was at 10:00 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Hebron Baptist Church in Point Deluce. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Eddie Best officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarcrest Cemetery. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com
Obituary Martha Rice Martha Elizabeth Rommel Rice, 88, of Star City, died January 14, 2014. She was born May 26, 1925 in Boblingen, Germany, was a homemaker and widow of Marion E. Rice, Sr. She is survived by two sons: Marion Rice, Jr. and David Rice, both of Star City. She was preceded in death by her husband and family members in Germany. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 18th at Essex Funeral Home, DeWitt, with burial at DeWitt Cemetery. Visitation was 10:00 to 11:00 AM Saturday at the funeral home. essexfuneralhome.com
Obituary Geneva Burley Mrs. Geneva Lindley Burley 85 of Mississippi formerly of Dewitt, died Sunday January 12, 2014 in Mississippi. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McKinzie Funeral Home of Dewitt.
Obituary Travis Burse Travis Lynn Burse, 52, DeWitt, passed away January 12, 2014. Preceded in death by mother, Gloria; sister, Sherry; brother, Steven. Survivors include wife, Laura; father, Shelby; children, Travis Jr. and Kavin; 11 sisters; 11 brothers. Visitation was 10am, January 20 at First Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral followed at 11. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com
Obituary Richard Gordon Richard Gordon entered heaven on Monday, January 13, 2014. He was lovingly known by all as “Poppy” or that man with his invisible dog, “Spot”. He was a Christian, member of the Gillett United Methodist Church and retired farmer. Richard was an exceptional man, full of fun (and aggravation!), love, wisdom and an unbelievable devotion to his family. Poppy’s happiest times were spent with his family. We were truly blessed to have him for a husband, Daddy and Poppy. He was one of a kind. Thank you, God, for our family. He was born November 29, 1939 in DeWitt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elton Gordon and Dorothy Falls Gordon Cox and siblings: Charles Elton Gordon, Bobby Gordon, Virginia Younger and Reba Gordon. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Thelma Coffman Gordon; seven siblings: Janelle Erwin (Roger), Joe Bill Gordon, Tom Cox (Jane), John Cox (JoAnn), Joe Robert Gordon, Jack Cox and JoAnn Nady; children: Susan Hestir (Randy), Gay Counce, Laura Turner (Jammy) and Julie Hackney (Greg); grandchildren: Ronni Hearn (Jody), Holt Hestir (Lindsay), Randi Hestir, Taylor Counce, Cole Counce, Layne Turner, Landon Turner, Jake Turner, Jack Hackney and Ben Hackney;great grandchildren: Jentry and Braylee Hearn. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Thursday, January 16th, at Gillett United Methodist Church. Visitation was at the church from 1:00 to 2:00 PM before the service. Memorials may be made to Gillett/DeWitt Community Scholarship Fund, % Planters and Merchants Bank, PO Box 357, Gillett, AR 72055
We, the family of the late Billy Ray Noble, extend a sincere thanks to a multitude of family and friends for their loving support and kind expressions of sympathy during the recent loss of our loved one. All the hugs, visits, phone calls, cards, flowers and food will be forever remembered and deeply appreciated. A special thanks goes to the Arkansas County Bank, Black Inc., Dr. Tracy and to the Essex Funeral Home. Please know that your kindness throughout the years and during this difficult time has meant so much to our family. With love, the memory of his kind deeds and the strength of his example live on. Thank you all, once again.
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gether. Cut in shortening. Stir in milk to make a stiff dough. Roll out about 1/4 inch thick and cut in strips 1 inch thick. Drop strips, a few at a time into boiling broth around a stewing chicken. Cover and cook slowly approximately 15 min-
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News In and Around Gillett
We lost another very good square dancing friend last week. Richard Gordon of Gillett went to square-up with the angels in Heaven. The Lord called him home on January 13. Visitation was January 16 and his funeral services were also on the 16th at the First Methodist Church in Gillett. Our sincere condolences and our prayers goes out to all his family members and friends. Richard was a very good person and so good to his family. We will really miss him. Ida Newkirk had out-patient eye surgery at the Little Rock Eye Hospital in Little Rock, Tuesday, January 14. Her procedure went well and she returned home that evening. J.W. and I visited with her and her husband, Bob, Saturday afternoon. The Crockett’s Bluff Community Center will meet Thursday evening for their first quarterly meeting of 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at the Community Center in Crocketts. This is a very good meeting and I understand that everyone is invited to come and eat with us and enjoy the fellowship. Should anyone like to join this group, you are welcome. The dues are to benefit the community center and the volunteer fire department. Their will be a pot-luck meal and we will be playing Bingo afterwards at this
meeting. Everyone is to bring one or two prizes for the Bingo games. Lots of fun is in store. BIRTHDAYS: Devin Bryant - Jan. 23 Sherry Pfaffenberger - Jan. 23 Blake Hudspeth - Jan. 23 Cody Yeilding - Jan. 24 Hope Stroh - Jan. 25 to Wanda Leverson - Jan. 25nd the Hannah Bullock - Jan. A.G, Bullock - Jan. 25 Garrett Hughey - Jan. 26 Jeremy Cox - Jan. 27 Willene West - Jan. 27 Michael Meins - Jan. 27 Tammy Batemam - Jan. Pat Frizzell - Jan. 28 Trey Baker - Jan. 28 Jerry Childers - Jan. 28 Kay Dowden - Jan. 28 Beverly Denman - Jan. 29 Kathy Cross - Jan. 29 ANNIVERSARIES: Sonny & Flora Sizemore - Jan. 27 Donald & Linda Wallace - Jan. 29 OLD TIME DUMPLINGS 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons shortening (I use solid Crisco) 1 cup milk Sift flour, salt and Baking powder to-
utes without lifting the lid. If desired, a pint of milk may be added to the pot as it comes from the fire, to stand 10 minutes before serving. This makes a milk gravy. Enjoy!
By Darla Grantham To submit news contact: Darla Grantham, P.O. Box 324, Gillett, AR 72055, call (870) 548-2850, or email dgrantham@pccua.edu. Leisure Club Holds January Meeting The Leisure Club met in the Adult Sunday School room of the Gillett United Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 14, with seven present. Several people were unable to attend due to family illness. After Dorothy Connelly, coordinator, called several games of Bingo, winners selected their prizes. The group enjoyed visiting and signed several cards to send best wishes to those who were sick. Arlene Ferguson, hostess, assisted by Becki Weinrich, served delicious refreshments. Connelly won the door prize that was furnished by Ferguson. The next meeting will be Tuesday, February 11, for a potluck meal at noon for a Valentine’s celebration in Fellowship Hall of Gillett United Methodist Church. Please join us for great food and fellowship.
Coon Supper T-Shirt Order If you wanted a Coon Supper shirt and did not get one, please contact Kevin Murphy at 870-509-0579. He’s trying to get another order together but must have 48 shirts before he can order. Former Gillett Resident Passes Away Word has been received of the passing of Wayne Derrill Wolfe of Hudson, Florida. He passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at the age of 77. He was born in Gillett on January 24, 1936 to Harlan and Carmen Wolfe. He moved to the Hudson area in the late 1970s. He taught drafting at Hudson High School and retired in the same position with Lan O’ Lakes High School. He served our country in the United States Army. He is a member of the Christian Faith. A memorial service is being planned for a later date at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery.
2014 Miss Arkansas County Rice Contest Rice is one of the largest grown crops in Arkansas County and is very important to the economy of our county. In an effort to bring about a better appreciation of our rice industry locally, all persons ages 16 to 19 are invited to participate in the Miss Arkansas County Rice Contest scheduled for March 3 at 6:00 p.m. at the County Extension Office in DeWitt. Local businesses and organizations are urged to sponsor contestants. Any person who resides in Arkansas County and is enrolled in school who is 16 years old, or turns 16 years old during the 2013-2014 school year, to any person no more than 19 years old is eligible to participate. Miss Arkansas County Rice will represent our county in the state contest in August. Rice is the largest cash field crop in Arkansas and is very important to the economy of our state. The purpose of this contest is to focus the attention of the general
PTA SOCK HOP The DeWitt Parent-Teacher Association is sponsoring a
Sock Hop Friday, January 24 from 6-8 PM at DeWitt Elementary School Admission is $1, and goodies, games, and tattoos are 50 cents each. There will be a cupcake and cake walk, 50’s music and games, and a Coke and rootbeer float station. Put on your 50’s attire and come out and join us this Friday! For any additional information, you can contact PTA officers, members, or Nia Rieves at PCCUA.
public of Arkansas on the importance of the rice industry to the economy of our state and to promote interest in rice cookery and rice promotion among the youth in the rice producing areas of Arkansas. Each contestant should bring to the contest a typewritten copy of the recipe; a finished rice dish for judging; and a 3-5 minutes oral presentation summarizing preparation of the dish and/ or the importance of rice in our county. (No microwave recipes are allowed.) Contestants will be judged on palatability of dish, recipe, appearance of product, appearance and self-reliance of the contestant, and oral presentation. Anyone interested in entering can obtain more information by contacting the Arkansas County Cooperative Extension Service at 946-3231 or 6732346. Deadline for entry is Monday, February 24.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Alan Eastham, Former U.S. Ambassador, Speaks at Rotary Club
Monday, January 27 Turkey Breast with Gravy, Whipped Potatoes Broccoli, Texas Bread Peanut Butter Cookie Milk Tuesday, January 28 Sausage with Peppers and Onion, Pinto Beans Mustard Greens, Cornbread, Pineapple Tidbits, Milk
The guest speaker at the most recent Rotary Club meeting was a former U.S. Ambassador, Alan Eastham, a former resident of Dumas. He spoke to club members as well as their guests, Melissa Patterson’s 10th grade A.P. World History class and DeWitt Schools Superintendent Dr. Lynne Dardenne. Twenty-five students were present to hear of Eastham’s work and travels. Eastham studied at Hendrix College in Conway, where he received a B.A. in Philosophy in 1973, as well as Georgetown University School of Law where he received his J.D. And graduated cum laude in 1982. He is a member of District of Columbia Bar and has Current State Department Top Secret security clearance. His community activities include being an instructor, Lifequest of Little Rock (2013), and Arkansas Master Naturalists volunteer. He was a recipient of the Hendrix College Odyssey Award and numerous in-service awards from the Department of State. A former member of the U.S. Foreign Service, he was employed by the Department of State, from January, 1975 to July, 2010. He speaks and reads French, and has lived in Nepal, Pakistan (twice), Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo (then-Zaire), France, India, Malawi, and Congo (Brazzaville). Eastham has extensive experience in public speaking and media (short interviews, PBS News Hour, topical lectures and panel discussions at the Foreign Service Institute, the Holocaust Museum, and many overseas venues), and his expertise focus is Africa and South Asia regions, poverty and economic development, nuclear non-proliferation, international law, global diamond trade, U.S. foreign policy formulation and management. His assignments within the Foreign Service include: U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) (2008-2010) where he was responsible for the day-to-day conduct of relations with the Republic of Congo while managing a mission of 192 employees occupying a new $62 million facility. U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Malawi (20052008) where he led a U.S. mission with over 20 American and over 200 Malawian employees whose core activity comprised development assistance activities within a budget of approximately $100 million per year, in health, education, and economic development. Country Director, Central African Affairs (20022005) where he headed the Office of Central African Affairs, supervising desk officers responsible for ten countries in Central Africa (Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome and Principe, Central African Republic, Chad, Rwanda, and Burundi). Special Negotiator for Conflict Diamonds (20012002) where he served as U.S. representative to the Kimberley Process, a multilateral negotiation involving diamond-producing, trading, and consuming countries, the diamond industry, and non-governmental organizations whose goal was to stop the diamond trade from contributing to armed conflict. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia (1999-2001) where he served as senior career officer in the Bureau of South Asian Affairs, at the time comprising India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. He was acting Assistant Secretary of State from January to May, 2001. Deputy Chief of Mission, Islamabad, Pakistan (19971999) where he was alter ego to two U.S. Ambassadors in Islamabad; responsible for U.S. contacts with
Afghanistan during the Taliban period. He also managed the drawdown of the U.S. mission after the cruise missile strikes in Afghanistan following the bombing of the U.S. Embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. Counselor for Political Affairs, New Delhi, India (1995-1997) where he was the advisor to the Ambassador on political matters, including Kashmir. He supervised U.S. effort with Germany, Norway, and the U.K. to resolve the kidnapping of their nationals in Kashmir. Consul General/Principal Officer, Bordeaux, France (1994-1995) where was responsible for consular and economic matters in 24 Departments of France, including the aviation industry at Toulouse; Counselor for Political Affairs, Kinshasa, Zaire (now DRC) (1992-1994) where he was the senior advisor to the Ambassador on political affairs during the Sovereign National Conference. Counselor for Political Affairs, Nairobi, Kenya (19891992) where he advised Ambassador Smith Hempstone on political matters and monitored humanitarian activities in southern Sudan and encouraged democracy/pluralism in Kenya. Special Assistant to the Under Secretary for Political Affairs (1987-1989) where he supported Under Secretary Michael Armacost with respect to developments in the Near East and South Asia. He also monitored negotiations leading to the Geneva Accords under which the Soviet Union decided to withdraw its forces from Afghanistan. Consul/Principal Officer, Peshawar, Pakistan (19841987) where he served as principal direct point of contact with the Afghan resistance fighters headquartered in Peshawar, as well as international and nongovernmental organizations working to support the 2 million Afghan refugees in Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province. Country Officer (Political) for India (1983-1984) where he was the desk officer for Indian political matters, particularly the contentious question of India’s nuclear energy and weapons programs. Country Officer for Sri Lanka and the Maldives (1982-1983) where he was responsible for all aspects of the U.S. relationship with Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Staff Member, Office for Combatting Terrorism (1980-1982) where he carried the Near East/South Asia portfolio in the Office for Combatting Terrorism. He also worked a broad range of issues, from Iraq’s status on the list of state supporters of terrorism to participating in incident-specific task forces in the State Department’s Operations Center. Public Liaison Officer (1978-1980) where he was a Member of the State Department’s office responsible for organizing town meetings, conferences, and speaking programs to inform the American public on international affairs. His principal topics of interest were the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty and the Panama Canal Treaty. Vice Consul, Kathmandu, Nepal (1975-1978) where he was responsible for protection of Americans in Nepal and Embassy visa services. Eastham is presently Senior Fellow in International Relations and International Programs at Hendrix College, Conway, Arkansas (since August, 2010). Courses he has taught include US Foreign Policy, Foreign Policy Analysis (former Comparative Foreign Policy), Afghanistan and Pakistan, Comparative African Foreign Policy, Morality and Ethics in Foreign Policy, South Asia, Journeys.
Arkansas Rice Council, Rice Farmers to Hold Annual Meeting Jan. 30 in Stuttgart Ducks Unlimited CEO Dale Hall to Headline The Arkansas Rice Council and Arkansas Rice Farmers will hold their annual meeting and trade show Thursday, Jan. 30, in Stuttgart at the Grand Prairie Center beginning at 9:00 a.m. Ducks Unlimited (DU) CEO Dale Hall will headline the event, which will focus on waterfowl conservation and rice production. “The Arkansas Rice Annual Meeting will provide insight into the U.S. rice industry’s new stewardship partnership with Ducks Unlimited,” said Arkansas Rice Federation Executive Director Ben Noble. “We are excited to work alongside a conservation group to preserve and expand the benefits that waterfowl, rice fields and water contribute to society.” In addition to Hall, USA Rice President and CEO Betsy Ward will provide an update on USA Rice activities, share recent successes, and outline future efforts
to further promote the industry. Steve “Wildman” Wilson with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will serve as the master of ceremonies. Arkansas Rice Farmers will also hold an election for their Board of Directors District 5 position, which includes the following counties: Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Pope, Yell, Conway, Perry, Saline, Pulaski, Faulkner, Lonoke, White, Cleburne, Stone and Independence. Eligible voters must have rice acreage registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA) in one of District 5’s sixteen counties. The Arkansas Rice Annual Meeting is sponsored in part by Ag-Pro Companies. An awards luncheon will follow the meeting for all registered guests. Interested individuals may register online at www.arkansasricefarmers.org/registration2014 or call 501-375-1100.
Wednesday, January 29 Chicken and Dressing
Monday, January 27 Whole Wheat Toast with Jelly, Cereal Fruit Juice Low Fat White Milk Lunch Chicken Strips Mashed Potatoes Carrot Strips Fresh Grapes Wheat Roll Tuesday, January 28 Breakfast Two Whole Wheat Pancakes with Syrup, Sausage Links, Fresh Fruit, Low Fat White Milk Lunch Pepperoni Pizza, Tossed Salad, Country Blen Veg., Banana Bread Fresh Fruit Wednesday, January 29 Breakfast Whole Wheat Toast Sticks Cereal Fresh Oranges Low Fat White Milk Lunch
Whipped Potatoes Green Beans, White Bread, Strawberry Swirl Pudding, Milk Thursday, January 30 Beef Italian Macaroni Purple Hull Peas, Country Corn, Dinner Roll Sugar Cookie, Milk Friday, January 31 Sliced Ham, Swiss Cheese, Ambrosia Pasta Salad, Wheat Bread (2), Apple, Mustard, Milk
Beef Taco/Cheese Pinto Beans Shredded Lettuce Apple Wedges Oatmeal Cookie Thursday, January 30 Breakfast Scramble Eggs Whole Wheat Biscuits Sausage Patty Fruit Juice Low Fat White Milk Lunch BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Baked Chips Cole Slaw Sliced Peaches Friday, January 31 Breakfast Whole Wheat Toast with Jelly Cereal Fresh Fruit Low Fat White Milk Lunch Spaghetti/Meat Suace Green Beans Tossed Salad Pineapple Chunks Wheat Roll
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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FAITH & RELIGION WEEKLY SERMON
The Blood Tag By William Wood Text – 1 Corinthians 1:1-10 “Paul called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God----- Now I beseech you Brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgement.” How very far the religious people of America have drifted from the word as preached by the Apostle Paul! He was addressing his message specifically to the Corinthians, but also to the church at large. And he was pleading with them that they should all agree on the teaching of scripture, and be of one mind and one judgement concerning it! Then in Ephesians 4:11-13 he reminded them that God had made a way so that this one mind, or the same mind could be obtained. He said God “gave them apostles and some prophets, and some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers” for the perfecting of the saints, (the Church) – “until we all come into the unity of the faith.” How can we deny that the Bible says we should all be in unity concerning the word and the faith of Jesus Christ? God started the New Testament Church at Jerusalem in the upper room, when He filled 120 people with the Holy Ghost! And for a while, these few were in agreement with God’s word. But by the time the Apostle Paul came on the scene, the church had already begun to drift away from the Holy Ghost teaching. God had started His New Testament church, but now men had started to separate themselves into different denominational groups! There was the Sadducees, Herodians and the Pharisees, as well as others, and they were not all in agreement with the scriptures as God had revealed them to Paul. And now we have had 2,000 years since Paul taught the same things that Jesus taught, and the drift away has turned into a flood of man made systems and denominations! But for one this writer believes what the Apostle Paul said as follows, “But though we, or an angel from Heaven preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accused.” (Galatians 1:8) Having lived in New Mexico for 19 years, and having traveled much in west Texas, I am familiar with a group of Cattlemen who were known as the Herford Cattle Association. Fifty years ago, they owned huge tracts of land, and members of the association could graze their cattle on these fenced in areas. At different places around these grazing lands, there were gates guarded by rangers, whose duty was to keep out all cattle who were not full blooded Herfords. They did not allow their herds to mix with other breeds. The cattle had many different brands burned into their hides, but the rangers paid no attention to the brand, they watched for the “Blood tag” in the ear of all full blooded Herfords. Only those with the blood tag could go in! Some day soon there will be a gathering of the human race at the Great White Throne Judgement. No doubt there will be many there wearing their denominational names tags. But that tag will mean nothing on that day, the Great Judge will be looking for the blood tag on the door post of hearts. May God help us to help those who still don’t have it. Amen.
Created in God’s Image By Pastor Steve Ellison 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 was not to waste space or to fill up the page. God was not writing an assigned paper with a minimum word limit. Rather, God wanted to make sure that the fact that we are created in His 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, the aged. Human life is important to God from beginning to end. 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. January 19, 2014 is “Sanctity of Life Sunday” which celebrates God’s marvelous gift of life to His creation. Twenty-first century America needs this celebration more than ever. Civic discourse is anything but civil these days. Political disagreement which should be over issues of governmental policy generally avoids the issues. Rather, it is mostly personal attack. The entertainment industry churns out movies, video games, television shows, music, etc. that show an incredible callousness to human life. Worse, parents allow their children to consume this trash at an alarming rate. Our public policy toward the poor and needy among us is degrading and lacks any idea of human dignity. Abortion mills slaughter babies by the millions. Our society creeps toward killing the unwanted in our society after birth. Granny-dumping and pro-euthanasia support indicates 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. The foster parent system is stretched to the breaking point. Serial killings are commonplace. Mass murders seem to be in the newspapers monthly. Human trafficking is at an all-time high. 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.
Courage Under Fire By Tom Smith He was just a monk. A lowly little monk who’d dedicated his life to God and lived in a monastery. But, one day he heard about the infamous gladiator fights in Rome and decided to go witness one for himself. So, he left the monastery and made the long journey to Rome. And, what happened after he arrived there changed the course-of-history. When Telemachus entered the city on January 1, 404 A.D., he saw the streets filled with hundreds and hundreds of people headed to the coliseum. They were laughing and running through the streets like children with a new toy at Christmastime. “These gladiator games must really be exciting,” the monk probably thought to himself. Perhaps he thought the gladiator games were some type of athletic competition or similar to our boxing matches. So, he decided to enter the coliseum and witness the contests for himself. Needless to say, he was shocked—yea, horrified—by what he saw. There, in the arena floor, he saw hundreds of men engaged in mortal combat. He heard the crowd’s bloodthirsty cries for the death of a vanquished opponent and their cheers for the victorious ones. He saw Roman Emperor Honorius’ signaling for life or death of the defeated gladiator, dependent upon the crowd’s wishes, by giving a thumbs-up or thumbs-down sign. As he stood there, horrified by what he was witnessing, he was moved to do something about it. Jumping over the rail that separated the arena from the stadium seats, Telemachus ran into the center of the arena. Surrounded by the dueling gladiators, he raised both arms upwards and began crying, “In the Name of Christ, forbear! In the Name of Christ, forbear!” At first, the crowd ignored him or laughed at the sight of a robe-clad monk standing amongst the gladiators. But, then they heard his cry and began to hiss and boo. “Run him through! Run him through!” they began to scream. One of the gladiators heard their cry, moved toward the monk and knocked him down with a swift uppercut, laughing as he felled the frail man. But, to his
surprise, the monk—bruised and bleeding—quickly arose from the crowd, raised his arms to the sky and began shouting, “In the Name of Christ, forbear! In the Name of Christ, forbear!” By this time the bloodthirsty crowd had become angry at his intrusion and interruption. So, once again they began shouting, “Run him through! Run him through!” And, this time one of the gladiators did just that—plunging his sharp, two-edged sword through the monk’s body. With his life’s crimson blood pouring out onto the arena’s dirt floor below, the mortally-wounded monk fell to the ground in a heap. The crowd cheered. The gladiator held his sword high and did a victory dance. But, slowly. . .ever so slowly. . .the dying monk raised himself up. . .lifted his arms to the heavens. . .and cried, “In the Name of Christ forbear! In the Name of Christ forbear!” Then, he collapsed, fell to the ground and died. A silence fell over the crowd. No shouting. No laughing. No stirring. Just a dead silence. Then, after a couple of minutes, one of the spectators rose up and walked out. Then another and another. And, history records that that was the last gladiator fight ever fought in the Roman Empire. All because one, lowly monk demonstrated great courage under fire. Dear Reader, what would happen if we also did the same? What would happen if we, like Telemachus or Phil Robertson of “Duck Dynasty,” always chose to stand on Truth regardless of the cost or consequences? I suspect the current hostile climate toward people of faith—particularly Christians—would slow down a bit. Here’s praying we, like Telemachus and the many other “Heroes of Faith” down through the centuries, will also be courageous, not cowardice, when attacked for what we believe. May God help us. 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.)
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 (can we legitimately call it 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. Politics and legislation is a band-aid on gangrene. Helping others to see life as God sees life is the cure.
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.
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LOCAL NEWS
Dabbs Takes Part in the Voting Delegates Session at the 95th Annual AFBF Convention
UAM Announces Fall Semester Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists FALL 2013 CHANCELLOR’S LIST DeWitt, AR Katie E Koen Bailey M Simpson Gillett, AR Kimberly G Pearce FALL 2013 DEAN’S LIST Almyra, AR Reva A Humphries DeWitt, AR Sammie Jo Chappell Lauren M Johnson Jessica P Padgett Tichnor, AR Bethany G Clawson
Terry Dabbs of Stuttgart (Arkansas County), a member of the Arkansas Farm Bureau board of directors, took part in the delegate session of the 95th American Farm Bureau Convention held Jan. 12-14 in San Antonio, Texas. At the annual meeting of Farm Bureau voting delegates, farmers and ranchers set the national organization’s policies
for the next year. These policies — surfaced and debated from the grassroots level on up — guide national policy implementation efforts throughout the following year. Arkansas Farm Bureau is a nonprofit, private farm and rural advocacy organization of more than 195,000 families throughout the state working to improve farm and rural life.
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Pesticide Applicator Training Scheduled for January 29 By Chuck Capps, County Extension Agent – Staff Chair, Arkansas County The UA Arkansas County Extension Service will conduct Pesticide Applicator Training on Wednesday, January 29 at Phillips Community College, DeWitt at 1:00 p.m. The training will be for those needing re-certification as well as for those applying for a new license in order to purchase restricted use pesticides. Producers who need re-certification should receive a letter from the State Plant Board informing them of the requirement for re-certification before a 2014 license can be issued. Because of funding reductions by the EPA for the pesticide applicator training program, the Cooperative Extension Service must charge private applicators for certification training. The fee is $10 per person, payable at the door the day of the training. This certification registration fee is in addition to the price you pay the Arkansas State Plant Board for your license. Please remember that in most cases you will need the training only once every 5 years. Please make
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your checks payable to: UA, Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas County County Crop Production Meeting The Annual Arkansas County Crop Production Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 13, at the Almyra Community Center, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The program will conclude with dinner served at 7:15. Additional program details will be provided prior to the meeting. These meetings are open to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (large print, audiotapes, etc.) should notify the county Extension office as soon as possible prior to the activity. For additional information, please call our office at 870946-3231 or 870-673-2346.
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello named 141 students to the Chancellor’s List for the fall semester and another 302 students to the Dean’s List, according to Carol Dolberry, registrar. Selection to the Chancellor’s List requires a grade point average of 4.0 on at least 12 semester hours of course credit at the 1000-4000 level. The Dean’s List requires a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, also on at least 12 semester hours of course credit at the 1000-4000 level. (Editor’s Note: Students listed below have authorized the university to release this information. If you are contacted by a student who believes he/she has been left off this list, please refer them to the Office of the Registrar at (870) 460-1035.)
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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
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perience that explains who God is and what He has done for man through His love that will hopefully plant eternal seeds in those hearts. Fourth, we have a specially designed Bible study curriculum that will strengthen and challenge believers. Last, we exist solely to make Christ’s name known in the waterfowl/ hunting culture. God has led us to two different locations, Underwood, North Dakota and St. Charles, Arkansas. Each of these places has its’ own unique story. Both of them represent a storied past and bold future as a waterfowl mecca. North Dakota is known as the “duck factory” and Arkansas is known as the “duck capital of the world.” The hunting culture has its’ own heartbeat. There were over 12 million people who hunted in the US last year. Many of these sportsmen have not reconciled eternity in their
hearts. High Plains Waterfowl hopes to bridge that gap. Utilizing two locations each Fall, we will be able to share God’s love and the gospel message to hundreds of outdoorsmen. High Plains Waterfowl is similar to the diamond making process. After being pressed, pressured and “squeezed,” the end result will hopefully be something beautiful. While still under construction and being led in every decision, please pray for us. A remarkable work has been started and if our identity remains true, we will Finish Well. If you have any questions or want to partner in this kingdom vision on any level, please call (501) 860-8513 or visit www. highplainswaterfowl.com . We NEED a few like-minded farmers/landowners on our team! Brian Womack 501-860-8513 @huntsharelive on twitter.
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Karla and Beckham Allen, founders of Ozark Water Projects, with some of the shoes they’ve collected. Brian Womack, owner of High Plains Waterfowl, Inc. will speak at the Big Buck Banquet at Faith Baptist Church in DeWitt.
Diamonds are created through a unique process that involves intense pressure, heat and time. A small initial element is subjected to conditions that forcibly create a beautiful product. God uses a similar process to refine hopes, dreams and His plan for each of us. Through the molding and shaping of His hand, there is opportunity for an incredible result, if we will allow that process to take place. High Plains Waterfowl, Inc. was established as a 501 (c) 3 Not for Profit Ministry Organization in 2011. That establishment was a result of God giving a small vision and through continued refinement today, our product is finally becoming visible. High Plains Waterfowl is a unique ministry opportunity that combines a love of the outdoors with the priority of the human soul. By impacting a hunting culture, we hope to share with waterfowl hunters the opportunity to understand who God is, in the midst of their passions through God’s creative handiwork. After years of guiding in Arkansas and running an outfitting business in Saskatchewan, Canada, the reasons for continuing these businesses became distorted. What began as a hobby derived from passion, the business quickly took on an identity of its’ own. Outfitting and hunting began to define who we were, without regard to many other areas of life. Faith and family were pushed to the bottom of the life’s priority chart. While our faith appeared to be at the forefront of our life and business, the day to day revealed true priorities. We will spend a lifetime scrutinizing how we prioritize our values in light of our commitment to Follow Christ. As we do so, our heavenly values will
sometimes affirm, sometimes modify, and sometimes completely reject our earthly values. Recognizing a need for an adjustment of life priorities, the outfitting business in Saskatchewan was sold. The next several years were filled with searching. All we had seemingly become was now gone. Our decisions would need to have personal values rejected and modified to be moved to a place of true identity. During this removal, God had started His refining process. Our identity had been misplaced, as God calls us each to align our identity with His. That identity is first, denial of self. “Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me’” (Mt. 16:24). Anything that keeps us from fully loving God and people is a potential road block. As identity obstacles were removed, even under pressure, God led us in a new direction. After several years of beginning to understand the denial of self-concept, God began to bring our outdoor passions full circle. A vision was given for a ministry that would involve hunting and the heart. This vision led to a several year plan that is still ongoing but is moving forward toward completion; as God allows. High Plains Waterfowl is unique in several ways: First, it is unapologetically designed and managed for hunters to have a world class experience but to hear the gospel truths of Christ clearly. Second, our ministry strategy allows you to bring a friend who needs to experience God, without you feeling the pressures of personally talking to them about Christ. Third, we have a journey room planned in our facilities which is an interactive silent walk-through ex-
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It’s a new year on the corner. Come and continue this celebration by starting the New Year with us. Karla and Beckham Allen, founders of Ozark Water Projects, have cordially accepted the invitation to share their ministry for this celebration. Ozark Water Projects, a 501c3 charity, is based in Little Rock, Arkansas. This extended invitation is to you in order that you may receive more information on Ozark Water Projects, or to schedule a shoe drive at your business, church or school. You may call the Allen’s at 501-626-0086 or 501-2311504. This ministry is helpful as it provides (the much needed) clean water for third world country. This event of celebration begins at 5:30 p.m. on January 25, 2014, at Lodge
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COMMUNITY NEWS Justin Ross, the Struggles of Young Boy By Michelle Hollimon (family friend)
This is the story of 7 year old Justin Ross from DeWitt.  Justin is an active, loving, loved, rugged, typical boy, except for what he has to deal with every day.  In September, Justin came home with his right eye red with what appeared to be typical pink eye.  His mother, Tiffani, having medication for pink eye at home began to treat it. But rather than getting better within 24 hours as it typically does, it continued to get worse with redness, swelling and pain.  He woke up that night he woke up several times crying in pain, which sadly this was the first of many sleepless night to come due to pain.  The next morning, his mother took him to see the local eye doctor.  After an exam, he was changed to stronger eye drops to treat what was still believed to be pink eye.  The new medication was tried for several days with still no improvement and the pain had increased.  Back to the local eye doctor they went, where spots where then discovered on his cornea and the new diagnosis of Epidemic Kerato Conjunctivitis, EKC.  EKC is a severe case of pink eye and a viral illness.  Justin’s medications were changed again and the doctor explained how rare painful this diagnosis was and the cause of his severe pain, and this condition could last for months. After a few weeks of the new treatment for EKC, Justin was showing signs of improvement, then suddenly he took a turn for the worse. His pain became so severe that he did not want to leave his bed, wanting to stay under his blanket away from all light.  He would cry and scream on and off for days with the pain.  After returning to his local eye doctor again, he immediately set him up to see a cornea specialist at Baptist in Little Rock.  When Justin was seen by Dr. Berry, he too agreed with the diagnosis of EKC and they were instructed to continue the current treatment as prescribed by Dr. Dunn. Justin’s symptoms never seemed to get better with this treatment, and began to get worse. He began to notice slight amount of lost sight...this could be noted because on days when he did feel like going outside and playing with his BB gun or bow, as little boys do, he had trouble seeing out of his eye to aim.  Along with the severe pain, vision loss, the eye was also swollen, red, and running non stop, he had also developed a white ring around the center of his cornea that was visible by the naked eye, making it appear that there was something in his eye. He continued to wake up in the middle of the night crying with the pain.  During these late nights of being awake with Justin, his mom Tiffani began to wonder
if EKC was the correct diagnosis.  So nightly as she held and comforted him, she researched and read and read, as much information as she could find and possible other diagnosis options. While doing her research, Tiffani came across information of Amoeba virus of the cornea.  Yes, the same type of Amoeba virus that Kali had that caused her meningitis, and can develop in different areas.  It is a parasite that feeds off bacteria and can live almost anywhere a food source in available, the eye naturally contains bacteria even without the added bacteria from the EKC infection. One of the many symptoms list for the Amoeba is extreme pain.  Armed with this new information from her own research, his mother took Justin back to see the cornea specialist, asking if Acanthamoeba could be a possible cause of his extreme pain and other symptoms.  Dr. Berry stated that it was a very rare diagnosis and when diagnosed it is typically in older patients who wear contact. It took several more visits and insistence upon his parents behalf before the possibility would be explored, as we parents know it sometimes takes that mothers instinct when it comes to the health of our children. But in order to check for amoeba, they would have to insert a microscope into his cornea along with taking tissue for a biopsy and cultures were also needed to check for this and several different illnesses.  When microscope was inserted, they were able to see small white “clumps� around his cornea. After the 72 hour cultures from swabs and biopsy, the result was confirmed that his mother Tiffani was correct, Justin was diagnosed with Acabthamoeba.  The diagnosis and word Amoeba was of course a scary confirmed diagnosis for his family, but a diagnosis was now confirmed and correct treatment could now began. The Amoeba had formed a visible ring around his cornea, as he has a living parasite eating away at the cornea.  They were then told that do to the rarity of the amoeba, there was currently no FDA approved treatment and therefor any insurance would not cover treatment.  At the time, Justin had insurance from his father’s employer, but had a $5,000 deductible and the clinic at Baptist was also considered out of network. Since then, he has lost his coverage due to his father being off work do to his own medical problems and surgery.  The treatment for the Acabthamoeba main components included oral chemo therapy, which makes his very sick to his stomach and he hates.. Justin receives this in the clinic and spends lengthy amount of time attempting to get it down do to the taste and knowing that he will become sick with the treatment.  The anxiety he has on the hour and an half trip to take his treatment also makes him sick. The other two main treatments are Bleach and Baquacil (yes, the same thing you use to clean your pool) drops to him eye up to 6 times, as you can imagine these drops increase
the pain to his eye.  these are very hard toxins that are required for his treatment.  This treatment has to continue for up to 12 months, as the bacteria goes dormant and can become active again if left in the eye and not killed out completely.  This parasite actually eats the cornea and if not stopped, it can eat all the way through the cornea and require the eye to he removed.  At the least Justin will more than likely need a cornea transplant when he is is older, doctors will not perform the transplant at a young age.  And lose of vision was a strong possibility, within 10 weeks, Justin had already lost all vision in his right eye. After hundreds of doctors visits and intense treatment, his eye seemed to be getting better.  Then suddenly, it once again reverted back to extreme pain, swelling, and redness.  Dr. Berry and his colleagues decided that Justin had developed an allergy to the only treatment available to kill the parasites, along with his tear ducts being clogged due to the harsh chemicals required for treatment.  At that point, the decided that maybe some one else should be consulted to make sure this was still the treatment path that needed to be followed.  Justin’s mother and friends searched for cornea specialist within Arkansas and a list of around 12 was composed, the next day Tiffani began calling them one by one and received the same response from each... Acabthamoeba was beyond their scope of practice or the did not have any experience with the parasite.  She then began to look beyond the state and was able to locate one in Dallas that has treated this before, on an older child at 14 and less severe case.  They called the clinic on a Thursday  afternoon and were set up to see the doctor for Monday morning.  So that Sunday night Justin along with his mother and Grandparents boarded a plane and flew to Dallas.  When Justin was examined by the new cornea specialist in Dallas, his family was told that he could see both active and inactive cells present.  He agreed with the current treatment and stated that he needed to continue his current medication for minimum of additional 6 months and he also added eye drops that can only be obtained from New Zealand.  He also explained that the EKC causes the cornea to be weak and made it more susceptible to the Acanthamobea.  They would like for him to return to Dallas for a check up in 4 weeks. The day after returning from Dallas, he had procedure performed back in Little Rock to have tear ducts opened and continues his treatment, Justin in surrounded by a wonderful supportive family, fiends, church family, and community that have given the family emotional support along with fundraisers such as raffles.  They have been able to help raise money to help with his medical expenses, but there is still a tremendous amount that the family will need help with.  Justin’s office visits were costing between $140-$280, depending on what was
done that day, with 1-3 visits weekly.  This price will increase per doctor’s office since Justin has lost insurance coverage and that price was the insurance discounted rate.  This is another unexpected cost to the family. Justin has not been able to attend school on a regular basis at DeWitt Elementary whether it be due to traveling to Little Rock up to 3 times a week for treatment or because his pain will not allow, when his is having irritation, the fluorescent lighting is too much for him to handle.  They have tried to keep the eye numb with drops and oral pain medication, with little relief at times. Due to combinations of these things, he was removed from school last week, as even with being in the 509 program, he has missed more days than attended.  The school district has set him up with home bound schooling, where they will send a certified teacher into the home to teach Justin the same lesson plans that are being taught in his first grade classroom.  This decision was also hard for the family, as Justin enjoys school with his teacher and friends, but after speaking with the school, this is currently the best educational option for him.  Justin has been an extremely tough little boy throughout this whole ordeal.  Most adults would have had more than they could handle with the pain and treatments long ago.  He has handled this with such a positive attitude, even on his bad days when the pain would be to much for most of us to bear. Justin is such a special little boy.  Damon and Tiffani Burns are the parents of 6 children, the both are hard working parents whom do not take assistance from the state. They are both very hard working individuals to provide for their children, though Tiffani a self employed hairdresser has not been able to work as much as she would like or need due to Justin’s illness and frequent doctor visits.  And asking for assistance from others has been very difficult for them! But anytime anyone in out community of DeWitt needs help due to illness, injury, or what ever else, they are the first to spring into action to help raise money or anything else needed. It is now time for the Burns family to receive the type of help they have given.  Tiffani has set up a site on gofundme.com under Justin Ross where donations can be made, and had also set up a Facebook page called Justin will beat this parasite, where you can follow his updates. We hope that you can find it in your heart to help this deserving family and share their story with others. Donations can be made online at: http://www.gofundme. com/69vih0 Donations can also be made to the Justin Ross Fund Farmers and Merchants PO Box 696 Dewitt AR 72042 You can give Justin your support on the Facebook page set up for him at: https://www.facebook. com/pages/Justinw i l l - b e at - t h i s - Pa r a site/766178583411708
HELP WANTED
Help Wanted Welders needed at Adams Fertilizer Equipment. Apply in person at 1503 S. Whithead Drive
HELP WANTED Arkansas County Co-op Corporate Office in Stuttgart is accepting applications for an Accounts Receivable Clerk Send resume to P.O. Box 208 Almyra, AR 72003 JOB OPENINGS!
Millcreek of Arkansas 1810 Industrial Drive Fordyce, AR 71742 REGISTERED NURSE
Millcreek of Arkansas is accepting applications for a Registered Nurse for our PRTF Program. The candidate must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Arkansas, at least 21 years of age,& have the ability to work w/ adolescents w/ behavioral disorders.
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Millcreek of Arkansas is accepting applications for LPN position for our PRTF program. The candidate must be currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of AR, at least 21 years of age, and have the ability to work with adolescents with behavioral disorders. Millcreek has an excellent beneďŹ t package with competitive salary. EEO employer. If interested in either position 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.
HELP WANTED: Temporary Work - 3 Job Openings - Starting: 03/15/2014 and Ending: 12/01/2014. 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 $9.87/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: LA474043
Administrative Assistant needed in the Stuttgart area Successful candidate needs office administrative experience, organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, positive attitude and customer service experience. Candidate must be able to perform a wide range of administrative and office support activities in order to facilitate the efficient operation of the company. $$$DOQ Call Kali/Amy/Patsy.
**Must have 2 forms of identification! • **Verifiable work history!
EOE & Drug-Free Employer/Never a Fee to Applicant! 2608 Olive Street • Pine Bluff, AR 71601 Phone: 870-535-3330 or 1-888-477-7846
Crestpark is now accepting applications for all positions
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Retirement Inn /LEHUW\ 'U 'H:LWW $5
DeWitt Hospital & Nursing Home 1641 S. Whitehead Drive, DeWitt, AR 72042 DHNH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
DeWitt Hospital is seeking a
Full Time Night Shift RN & LPN 6KLIW 'LIIHUHQWLDO %HQHĂ€WV Sign on Bonus RN - $2,000 LPN - $1,000 Contact: Sherry Oldner 870-233-2204
DEWITT NURSING HOME is currently seeking
RNs, LPNs & CNAs Sign on Bonuses Available New CNA Payscale Contact: Lynn O'Briant or Dana Adams 870-946-3571 ext. 2251 & 2253
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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2014-1 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER GRANT-IN-AID PROGRAM BUDGET FOR 2014; 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 2014 is hereby established and shall become part of the 2014 Budget in the sum of Twenty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Forty Dollars and 33/100 ($29,540.33), derived from the FY 2013 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-Ad Program” of the Special Revenue Fund Budget for calendar year 2014 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..$4,000.00 Sub B-Supplies..Line 2002-Small Equipment..$7,167.00 Sub B-Supplies..Line 2003-Janitorial Supplies..$1,000.00 Sub B-Supplies..Line 2005-Food..$6,000.00 Sub B-Supplies..Line 2007-Fuel, Oils, & Lubricants..$6,000.00 Sub B-Supplies..Line 2008-Tires & Lubes..$678.21 Sub B-Supplies..Line 2010-Detainee Supplies..$1,000.00 Sub B-Supplies..Line 2012-Shop Supplies.$1,000.00 Sub B-Supplies..Line 2013-Computer Equip & Software..$695.12 Total $29,540.33 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 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, 2014. 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 14th day of January 2014. Glenn “Sonny” Cox Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 4-1tfc
LEGAL NOTICE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2014-2 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT (LLEBG) – JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)-MINI GRANT BUDGET FOR 2014: DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE I: Local Law Enforcement Block GrantJustice Assistance Grant Budget for calendar year 2014 is hereby established and shall become part of the 2014 Budget in the sum of Four Thousand Three Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($4,300.00), derived from Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG)Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)-FY 2013 Mini Grant, which represents previously anticipated and unbudgeted funds. ARTICLE II: No expenditure of appropriated funds shall be made from any fund other the fund specified in this Ordinance or amendment thereto. ARTICLE III: Section 3501-0400 “Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)-Mini Grant” of the Special Revenue Fund Budget for calendar year 2014 is hereby appropriated by the amount set forth below: SECTION 3501-0400 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT (LLEBG) JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)-MINI GRANT Sub B-Supplies…Line 2002-Small Equipment…$4,300.00 Total: $4,300.00 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, 2014. 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 14th day of January 2014. Glenn “Sonny” Cox Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 4-1tfc
LEGAL NOTICE TRUSTEE’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 9, 2000, Floyd Ellis and Gennie Mae Ellis executed a deed of trust conveying certain property therein described to Absolute Abstract & Title, Inc., as Trustee, in favor of Freedom Financial Service of Arkansas, Inc.; and WHEREAS, said deed of trust was duly recorded October 16, 2000, at Book 322, Page 168 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 Wells Fargo Bank NA, 3476 Stateview Blvd, , Fort Mill, SC 29715, (866)234-8271; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Floyd Ellis and Gennie Mae Ellis 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 Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Trustee will, on February 19, 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 deed of trust, said property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot 21, Block 1, Rock Island Addition to the City of Stuttgart, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 1217 East Harrison, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160-3921 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 Trustee’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. 1292-241879 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 DNoticeofDefaultTrusteeAR_tgober_131209_2058 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM, or for general information call 501-224-5239 Adv. 3-4tfc
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. 4-4tfc
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 power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Attorney-in-Fact will, on January 29, 2014, at or about 3:45 P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the mortgage, said property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot Eighteen (18), Block Twenty-Two (22), Oaklawn Addition to the City of Stuttgart, Northern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 903 East 8th Street, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160 UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS STATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE PLACE AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH RESERVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE. W&A No. 355-208049 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Courtney Miller (2008263) Agent for Mortgagee DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_dmonroe_131119_1536 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM, or for general information call 501-224-5239. Adv. 3-2tfc
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COMMUNITY NEWS pretty good carryover since we didn’t get to do everything we were planning on doing this year, and I am going to reapply for the street aid grant again,� Relyea told the Council. Concerning the commercial garbage issue discussed at several of the past meetings, the Mayor said that the contract with Waste Management is still tied up in the legal department and until the legalities are in order, they can’t go any further with their plans. In the area of new business, the Council passed Ordinance 770 therefore amending the 2013 budget for any alterations and revisions made throughout that year. In other new business, Council members also approved Ordinance 771 which will name the private drive lying adjacent to Willis McCallie Drive “Willis McCallie Drive Extension� for 911 purposes. The Council passed a motion to accept Albert Smith as a new airport commissioner. Gerald Whitcomb, chairman of the DeWitt Airport Commission, said that Smith would not be replacing anyone but filling a vacancy that had not previously been filled in a number of years. The Council passed a motion to retain Arkansas Municipal League legal staff at the cost of $3000 to represent DeWitt Police Chief Jim Tucker in a potential lawsuit.
LEGAL NOTICE 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
26th Annual Home & Garden Seminar City Council Ready & Show at to Forge Ahead in Pine Bluff Feb. 8 the New Year By Terrye Seamon It was back to business as usual for the DeWitt City Council Monday, January 13, at their first meeting of 2014. During his State of the City Address, Mayor Ralph Relyea told the Council that financially the City was holding its own. “I was getting a little concerned in the latter part of last year with the sales tax revenues falling a little bit behind what they had been the year before ‌ after we had had 16 months straight of revenue exceeding the last year’s. Due to some cost saving measures and watching what we’ve been doing, we’ve built our funds back up to where we can operate from month to month,â€? Relyea said. He went on to say that he has heard good things about the street paving projects that have been completed during 2013 and the new and expanding businesses that are growing around town. “I think it’s a good sign,â€? Relyea said. The Mayor did say that despite the City’s current financial stability, he would like for the City to have some extra money in reserve for emergencies in the future. “So far we don’t have much of a reserve,â€? Relyea told the Council. In the area of old business, Mayor Relyea informed Council members that the May Street paving project was completed, and he would be meeting with engineers later in the week to evaluate the project and discuss possible future plans for 2014. “We will have a
Fast Facts: Annual Home & Garden Seminar & Show at Pine Bluff set or Feb. 8. No cost to attend More than 130 booths, plus door prizes and how-to sessions Media personality Chris Olsen and Garvan Woodland Gardens’ Bob Byers will be the keynote speakers Feb. 8 at the 26th annual Home & Garden Show & Seminar at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Attendance is free, and registration is requested. his year’s show features more than 130 booths and fun for the entire family, including a kids/teens corner, “Art in the Garden� contest for local school students, food samples, Tablescape drawings, and many, many door prizes, including a quilt valued at $600. How-to sessions include building rain barrels, home security and terrarium making. Doors open at 8 a.m., with how-to sessions set for 9 a.m., 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Olsen, a nationally known landscape designer and owner of Botanica Gardens in Little Rock, will speak at 11 a.m. Byers, the associate executive director and staff landscape architect at Garvan Woodland Gardens, speaks at 1 p.m. The Jefferson County judge will be awarding the prizes in the “Art in the Garden� contest at 10:30 a.m. The Master Gardeners of Jefferson County’s booth
will have Master Gardeners available to answer questions. Information will also be available on the upcoming Master Gardener training class scheduled on five Thursdays beginning in March. Also at the show: A health fair, cooking demonstration for diabetics, and a blood drive. Concession stand run by Jefferson County 4-H members. Booth space is still available for vendors for $60 for a booth and $25 for each additional adjoining space. Call Lloyd Wessels, 870 692-0151, for booth information and reservations. Proceeds benefit area youth and community garden education programs. The Home and Garden Show is sponsored by the Jefferson County Master Gardeners, Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Clean and Beautiful Commission, and Jefferson County Extension Service. The Arkansas Master Gardeners is a program of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. The Cooperative Extension Service is part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. This event is open to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (large print, audiotapes, etc.) should notify the county extension office as soon as possible prior to the activity.
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Arkansas Soybean PCCUA Student of the Association Announces Month Seminar The Arkansas Soybean Association has set Tuesday, January 28, 2014 as the date of their 50th Annual Business Session and Seminar. The informative seminar and business session will be held at the Grand Prairie Center (2709 U.S. 165) in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Registration will begin at 8:15 a.m., program at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude in midafternoon. Lunch will be provided by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. The program will include a legislative update from the American Soybean Association, a report from the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board, a report on biodiesel, and an expanded panel discussion on the Race for 100 Soybean Yield Contest and Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge. Speakers scheduled at this time are Danny Murphy, Chairman, American Soybean Association; Shannon Davis, Chairman, Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board; and Robert Stobaugh, National Biodiesel Board/United Soybean Board Director. A tentative agenda is available online at www.arkansassoybean. com. The Soybean Association will hold its 50th Annual Business Session of membership. During this meeting, the winners of the 2013 Grow for the Green Yield Challenge will be recognized along with the Race for 100 Bushels/ Acre Winners; Nelson Crow, Matt & Sherrie Miles, Eddie Tackett. The 2014 DuPont Young Leader, Adam Cloninger from England will also be recognized. There will be an expanded panel discussion with the yield contest winners. Ag business reps will be present to answer your questions. We will also be holding a live auction to raise additional funds for lobbying and special projects. Auction items, provided by members of the soybean industry, include soybean seed, crop protection chemicals, fish cookers, custom applications, pearls, and many other similar items.
Arkansas President Ted Glaub said recently, “This is a busy time of year for all producers and we have designed our meeting to meet the needs of our membership. We are providing information we feel is important to producers in a day.” All are invited to attend and bring a friend. For more information, please contact the office at 501-666-1418 or swsoy@aristotle.net. Arkansas Soybean Association Annual Meeting Program 8:15 a.m. - Registration (exhibitors may set up at 7:30 a.m.) 9:00 a.m. - Welcome – Ted Glaub, President, Jonesboro 9:10 a.m. - ASA Update- Danny Murphy, Chairman American Soybean Association, Canton MS 9:40 a.m. - USB & Biodiesel updateRobert Stobaugh - National Biodiesel Board Director, United Soybean Board Director, Atkins 10:10 a.m. - Break 10:30 a.m. - Race for 100 Awards – Panel Discussion – Lanny Ashlock, moderator 11:15 a.m. - Grow for the Green Awards – John McClendon, Marianna & Shannon Davis, Bono 11:45 a.m. - Arkansas Soybean Association Auction- Dale Smith, auctioneer 12:15 p.m. Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board Update- Shannon Davis, Chairman, Bono 12:30 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. - Membership Update – Brad Doyle, Vice-President, Weiner
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Arkansas State Budget Our state budget says a great deal about our priorities. We devote 46 cents of every dollar to the education of our students and now we are considering another substantial increase. This week, the Joint Budget Committee began its Pre-Fiscal Budget Hearings. The Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) started the hearings by presenting the Revenue Forecast for the next year and the Governor’s proposed balanced budget. The new budget forecast predicts a 2% growth in revenue. There is currently a $126 million surplus from 2013. The Governor’s proposal for 2015 would increase state spending by $105 million. Included in that proposed increase is $65.4 million to the Public School Fund. Under that proposal per student funding increases from $6,393 to $6,521 for the upcoming school year. The Governor’s proposed budget also includes a significant increase designed to address prison overcrowding. An additional $7 million would be devoted for county-jail reimbursement and an additional $3 million would go to the Department of Correction to add 300 more prison beds. DFA told the Joint Budget Commit-
tee that the foundation of the current budget is dependent on the $89 million saved this year as a direct result of the implementation of the Health Care Independence Act commonly referred to as the Private Option. In the most recent legislative session, the General Assembly authorized the use of federal Medicaid dollars to purchase private insurance plans for Arkansans making below 138% of the federal poverty level. The decision to appropriate the Private Option for the upcoming Fiscal Year will be addressed in the upcoming Fiscal Session. The committee is expected to hear more testimony from the Department of Human Services on the impact of the Private Option in coming days. This week also opened what we call our pre-filing period for the Fiscal Session. This means members can begin filing appropriation bills and resolutions. As a reminder, we begin our Fiscal Session on February 10. So in the coming weeks we will continue to update you on the budget process. We have posted the General Revenue Forecast and the Governor’s Proposed Balanced Budget on our website www. arkansashouse.org.
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Unless Current Smoking Rates Drop Smoking Now Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis, Immune System Weakness
Approximately 5.6 million American children will die prematurely from smoking-related diseases unless the current smoking rates drop, according to a new Surgeon General’s Report. In Arkansas, this represents about 69,000 children alive today who ultimately will die prematurely because of smoking (State data available in Chapter 12, Appendix 12.2 of the Surgeon General’s Report). “As the Surgeon General states, ‘Enough is Enough’. Today’s report gives us stark figures and a stern warning,” said Dr. Gary Wheeler, Medical Director for the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program at the Arkansas Department of Health. “We must take immediate and bold action to protect the lives of everyone in Arkansas, and especially our children,” Wheeler added. The report, The Health Consequences of Smoking: 50 Years of Progress, calls the epidemic of cigarette smoking over the last century an enormous and avoidable public health tragedy. In just the last 50 years, 20 million Americans have died because of smoking. The new report updates estimates on the human and financial tolls of the cigarette smoking epidemic, finding that it kills close to half a million Americans a year and costs more than $289 billion a year in direct medical care and economic loss. In Arkansas, smoking kills about 4,900 adults each year. Lost productivity for smoking in Arkansas accounts for more than $1.4 billion per year. Smoking is attributable to more than $812 million in medical costs per year in Arkansas.
In 2004, this addiction cost the nation more than $96 billion per year in direct medical expenses as well as more than $97 billion annually in lost productivity. (State data available at www.cdc. gov/state_system and at http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/facts_issues/toll_us/ arkansas June 2013). Today’s report comes 50 years after the historic Surgeon General’s Report, which concluded that cigarette smoking causes lung cancer in men. Since the 1964 report, evidence has linked smoking to diseases of nearly all the body’s organs; today’s report establishes new links, finding that cigarette smoking causes diabetes, colorectal cancer and liver cancer. The report also explains that smokers today have a greater risk of developing lung cancer than they did in 1964, even though they smoke fewer cigarettes. Changes in the design and composition of cigarettes may have contributed to this increase in risk. At least 70 of the chemicals in cigarette smoke are known carcinogens. New findings in this report conclude that smoking causes rheumatoid arthritis and immune system weakness, increased risk for tuberculosis disease and death from TB, ectopic pregnancy and impaired fertility, cleft lip and cleft palates in babies of women who smoke during early pregnancy, erectile dysfunction in men, age-related macular degeneration, and increases the failure rate of cancer treatment. The report concludes secondhand smoke exposure is known to cause strokes in nonsmokers.
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When Fort Smith was taken over by Federal forces in September, 1863, the town quickly became a haven for refugees. Most of the people found it impossible to stay on their farms because of the constant harassment committed by guerillas. The homes of many had been burned, and many had lost by fire or plundering all they had owned which pointed the way to exposure and starvation. The increasing numbers became such a problem the Commander of the District declared that every man able to work “will be compelled to enter the service of the United States, either in the ranks of the army or in the trains (wagon) or workshops, or they must
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The Arkansas Agriculture Department announced today the release of the second addition of its annual publication, Arkansas Grown. The Arkansas Grown magazine is a guide to Arkansas’s farms, forests, food and exports. The articles
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