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Thursday, February 5, 2015
Best of DeWitt Citizen of the Year
AROUND THE COUNTY
By Terrye Seamon
41ST ANNUAL OYSTER SUPPER
The DeWitt-St. Charles American Legion is hosting their annual Oyster Supper on Friday, February 20, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Camp Doughboy. Tickets are $25. Contact any Legionnaire or Johnny Purdy at 830-7618 or Perry Simpson at 509-3262.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY TO MEET
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Willows Restaurant on Thursday, February 5, at5:30 pm. Please bring what raffle tickets you have not sold and the money for the ones you sold, along with the items or item for the raffle basket that will be given away February 20, at the Oyster Supper. See you there!
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 100TH ANNIVERSARY
Best of DeWitt Citizen of the Year Jean Prange
First Christian Church of DeWitt will celebrate their 100th Anniversary on Sunday, March 1, 2015. Fellowship begins at 9:00 a.m. and Worship Service begins at 10:15 a.m.
In the words of religious leader Gordon B. Hinckley, “Every good citizen adds to the strength of a nation.” And as Sandra Day O’Connor described it, citizenship involves more than just voting. “As
a citizen, you need to know how to be a part of it, how to express yourself - and not just by voting.” These two quotes definitely encompass the spirit of Jean Prange, DeWitt’s Citizen of the Year.
Barbara Rodgers, who was one of two people who nominated Prange for this honor, said that Prange has been actively involved in several organizations and worthwhile causes in the community since she retired from her nursing career. “All of this is done with a smile on her face and love and concern for others in her heart,” Rodgers said. Prange was instrumental in creating the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in DeWitt. The food pantry assists families who are in need of food, and by organizing volunteers from various churches in the community, Prange and fellow co-founder, Betty Cotner, keep the pantry open four days a month for families who need assistance. Prange has also help organized mission projects for First Methodist Church, where she is a member. Not only has she helped organize mission trips, but Rodgers said that Prange actually travelled to Costa Rica on one of those mission trips and assisted with the construction of a church. In addition to volunteering at the Grand Prairie Charitable Christian Medical Clinic and being a fifteenyear member of the DeWitt Arkansas County Master Gardeners, Prange was also an integral part of the Arkansas County Courthouse landscaping project at the DeWitt courthouse, of which she served as co-chairman. Prange was honored at the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce’s banquet January 26 where she received a plaque commemorating her service to DeWitt. “[She is] a person you would want on your team,” co-nominator Winnie Cotton said.
DeWitt Dragon Basketball Games
DELIVERANCE PRAISE CENTER BAKE SALE
The Deliverance Praise Center is hosting a Bake Sale at 122 N. Madison in DeWitt on February 7th starting at 7:30am. The sale will be inside the church, behind the old telephone building. There will be an assortment of cakes, pies, peanut butter chewies, and more.
FULL GOSPEL CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE
The Full Gospel Apostolic Church will be having a rummage sale Saturday, February 7th starting at 7:00 a.m. german burgers, pork bbq sandwiches, cole slaw, buttermilk pies, all kinds of cakes. Please everyone come out and support our bake sale in Jesus name.
Connor Blevins, Jamari Gamble, and Quan Body attempts the rebound
Dragonette defense pressing hard
By Dawn Teer The week at home for the Dragons and Dragonettes started with some hard fought games against Warren. The Jr. Girls just couldn’t catch a break against Warren. Kari Rieves scored 8 and Adriana Davis scored 7 but it wasn’t enough and they lost 26-34. The Jr. Boys game practically mirrored the Jr. Girls losing 27-35. Gage Lane led the Jr. Dragons with 11 points. DHS Student Lexie Brown opened the Sr. games with the national anthem. The Sr. girls fell behind early and were unable to catch up throughout the game. The Warren team had too many players who were better at the three- point line and they pressed the Dragonettes to a point they couldn’t get any good shots. Libby Cox led with 14 points and Tessah West had 10. Unfortunately, they still lost 3858. The Sr. Boys came out and played hard and fast basketball and were only down 22-25 at the half. Little mistakes and bad passes didn’t help against Warren and the boys fell 4151 when the final buzzer went off. Connor Blevins led the Dragons with 11 points with Tyran Robinson right behind him with 10. Thursday night found the Dragons hosting Drew Central. The Jr,. Dragonettes were determined to redeem themselves after Tuesday nights loss
to Warren. They came out making good passes and good shots. Jomia Harris led the girls with 18 points. They pressed hard on defense and held the Drew Central team to 27 points overall while they kept racking them up. The Dragonnettes won 40-27. The Jr. Boys did not have it so well. They were down 12-26 at the half and were unable to get anything going their way, and lost 23-54. J. Davis scored 8. The last game of the week found them hosting the Monticello Billies. The Jr. girls were no match for the Billies who defeated the Dragonettes 48-8. The Sr. Dragonettes didn’t fare much better losing 62-36. Libby Cox led with 14, Tessah West had 10 and Kayla West had 8. The Sr. Boys were down 40-10 at the half and while they came to score 15 in the second half while holding the Sr. Billies to only 19 in the second half they still lost 59-25. It has to be sad that even with many losses on the season, one has to be proud of these players. They obviously don’t give up or quit! That is such a great character trait that will help them long after their basketball games are over. Regardless of the outcome these kids keep coming out and giving their all and I, for one, am extremely proud to call them Dragons!!
ACRES OF HELP, INC. “Making a Difference Everyday”
Third Annual Fundraiser Banquet to Benefit the Needs of South Arkansas County February 7th, 2015 at the DeWitt High School Cafeteria Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. • Dinner Served at 7:00 p.m. $25.00 per person For tickets, contact Brad Chambless at (870) 509-3323 Acres of Help, Inc. is a non-profit corporation formed pursuant to Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to Acres of Hope, Inc. are deemed charitable under Section 501(A) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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LOCAL NEWS EWITT POLICE REPORT January 27, 2015- Chief Tucker was dispatched to 523 S. Washington Lot 11 in reference to a disturbance involving Chris Williams. When Tucker got there he heard an active argument between Williams and his mother. Mr. Williams was yelling very loudly and using profanity that could be heard next door causing the neighbors to see what was going on. After figuring out the argument was mostly because Williams was drunk, and that he wanted to go to jail, Tucker finally convinced Williams to go somewhere else. Tucker took him to his grandmother’s house near 6th and May. Williams seemed like he would stay there. Within 15 minutes, Williams was at City Hall again insisting he go to jail for his old fines. Tucker tried several times to explain that it didn’t work that way, but Williams would not have it. It was obvious he was going to keep up his actions until he was arrested so Tucker placed him under arrest for public intoxication. Tucker noted that Williams had a strong odor of intoxicating beverage about his breath and his person. His eyes were very bloodshot. His speech was slurred and he stumbled when he walked. Tucker transported Williams to ACDC for bond. January 26, 2015- Officer Johnathan Powell was monitoring traffic on S Whitehead Dr. At 6:27 PM, Powell saw a black Hyundai Elantra with a license plate that had expired in October of 2014 driving south on S Whitehead Dr. Powell initiated a traffic stop and the car pulled in to the Conoco One Stop parking lot. Powell walked up to the vehicle and identified himself. Powell recognized the driver as Mrs. Rose Lucy. Powell told Lucy that he stopped her because her license plate was expired and asked for her driver’s license. Lucy told him that the car was not hers, and that she was just borrowing it. Powell explained to her that by driving the vehicle, she was responsible for it, and again asked for her license. Lucy told him that her license was suspended. Powell then had dispatch run Lucy by name and date of birth. The dispatcher confirmed that Lucy’s license was suspended. Powell then placed Lucy under arrest for driving on a suspended driver’s license, handcuffed her, and placed her in the back seat of his patrol car. Powell then had a tow truck dispatched to pick up the car and began to inventory the car’s contents with Officer Jody Chapman’s assistance. While searching the car, Officer Chapman found a small bag containing pieces of a green plant that resembled marijuana buds. A field chemical test later confirmed the substance was marijuana. Lucy was transported to the Arkansas County Detention Center for booking. She was cited for Expired License Plate (Over 60 Days), Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License, and Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance (Marijuana). Photos were taken of the marijuana and test results. It was entered into evidence. January 26, 2015- Officer Greg Miller was dispatched to the intersection of West 2nd Street and South Jefferson Street for a two vehicle accident. Upon arrival, Miller noticed two vehicles sitting in the intersection with two people standing outside and one person still in one of the trucks behind the steering wheel. Miller spoke with Alton Brunson and John Stortz, (witness of the accident) Brunson said he was involved in the accident with the male sitting in his vehicle. Miller went to the vehicle where the male was still sitting. Miller asked him if he was ok, and did he need any medical attention, he stated that “no, he was fine”. Miller identified the male as Harold Long. Long said that Brunson had ran the stop sign and hit him, but the witness, Stortz said that Long did not stop completely and hit Brunson in the passenger side front end. Miller wrote a citation to Long for Failure to Yield Right of Way. Pictures were taken and both parties were advised to call their insurance companies and tell them of the accident.
RKANSAS COUNTY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Government Arkansas County Quorum Court meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the courthouse. Crocketts Bluff Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of February, April, June, August, October, and December at 7 p.m. at the fire station. You do not have to be a board member to attend. DeWitt Airport Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at DeWitt City Hall. DeWitt/Arkansas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets the third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. DeWitt City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. DeWitt Municipal Waterworks meets the second Monday of each month at 3 p.m. at the water office. DeWitt School Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the district office. Gillett City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (November-March) or 7 :30 p.m. (April-October). St. Charles City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the St. Charles Museum. St. Charles Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the St. Charles Fire Department. The St. Charles Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. The St. Charles Fire Department Auxiliary meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. Club Meetings American Legion and Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at Camp Doughboy at 6:30 p.m. Arkansas County Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas County Bank Community Room. Caring and Sharing Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Court Square in DeWitt. Unity Baptist Church Community Clothes Closet is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Delta Medicine Assist Program will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baptist Medical
Health Clinic in Stuttgart. DeWitt Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door. DeWitt Athletic Booster Club meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m. DeWitt Band Parents Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the DeWitt High School band room. DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at PCCUA Community Room. The DeWitt Community Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at PCCUA DeWitt campus at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in reading a variety of fiction and nonfiction and discussing books with other readers is welcome to attend. DeWitt Hospital Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at PCC-DeWitt. DeWitt Lions Club meets every Tuesday at noon at The Bull Pen. DeWitt Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at The Catfish Shack. 40 et 8 meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Doughboy. The Gillett Civic Group meets the second Thursday of each month in the community room at the Planters and Merchants Bank. The Grand Prairie Historical Society meets the third Thursday in Jan., April, July and October. The Grand Prairie Quilt Society meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Stuttgart Public Library. The Grand Prairie Ruritan Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The Willows Restaurant. Masonic Lodge #157 meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Prairie Angels 4-H Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 3:45 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gillett. Weigh-in starts at 5:30 p.m.; meetings at 6 p.m. Weight Watchers meets every Monday at Arkansas County Health Dept. Weigh-ins begin at 5 p.m. Ya-gotta-wanna Al-Anon Group provides support for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. AlAnon meets 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Presbyterian Church, 120 W. 7th, Stuttgart, AR.
F&M Bank Announces Promotions Farmers and Merchants Bank’s Kayleen Cunningham has been promoted to Vice President. The announcement was made by the bank’s President and CEO, Gary Hudson at the bank’s annual stockholders meeting January 8, 2015. A native of DeWitt, Cunningham started her banking career in 1985. She joined Farmers and Merchants Bank in 2002 as one of the first employees when the DeWitt branch opened. She is a graduate of DeWitt High School and Barret School of Banking. Active in a number of civic organizations, Cunningham has been the treasurer for the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce since 2009. She is involved in fund raising for the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Cancer Society as well as helping purchase food baskets during the holidays for community members in need. Cunningham also serves on the Board of After School Programs. In her spare time, Cunningham enjoys the outdoors, creative projects and playing with her cocker spaniel. Farmers and Merchants Bank is headquartered in Stuttgart with branches in six other communities.
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Gillett News By Darla Grantham
I look forward to reading the news regarding your family and friends! Contact Darla Grantham, P.O. Box 324, Gillett, AR 72055, call (870) 548-2850, or email dgrantham@pccua.edu. RAWLS GRADUATES COLLEGE Jesse Rawls, grandson of Ginger Sullivan, Gillett and Edna Rawls, DeWitt graduated from Arkansas State University December 13, 2014. The Magna Cum Laude graduate attended the Honor’s College earning his Bachelor of Science in Education degree in general science and biology, and was named to the Chancellor’s List each semester. Jesse is a 2010 Heber Springs High School graduate.
Obituary LeAndro Phillips LeAndro Heath Phillips, 48, of Malvern died January 29, 2015 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Malvern. Born April 4, 1966 in Dumas, he was the son of James Rucker and the late Florann Bailey Phillips. He attended school in Gould. He also was a member of Cottrell Chapel C.M.E. Church in Hot Springs. He was preceded in death by his mom, Florann Phillips; brother, Darren “Dee Dee” Phillips; grandmothers, Olena Bailey and Thelma Rucker; and two grandfathers. LeAndro leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Mercedes Phillips, Kayla Phillips and Caprice Phillips, all of Hot Springs; one sister, Machelle (Jeff ) Kerney of White Hall; four brothers, Darren Phillips of Pine Bluff, Cleophus Frazier of Hot Springs, Desi Phillips of Milwaukee, and Mark (Jennifer) Phillips of Pine Bluff; granddaughter Ravon Smith of Hot Springs; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, family and friends. Funeral service will be Saturday, at 10:00 a.m., February 7, 2015 in Gould, at Exodus Apostolic Church. Burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Pine Bluff. Visitation will be Friday in Hot Springs at the Cottrell Chapel C.M.E. by McKinzie Funeral Home of DeWitt. For further information call McKinzie Funeral Home.
Obituary L.C. Brown L.C. Brown, 88 of Hot Springs passed away at his home on January 26, 2015. He was born April 17th, 1926 in Ethel, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents; Lemuel and Estella (Frakes) Brown; his wife, Anna Grace (Bowers) Brown and a brother; John Homer Brown. He is survived by his brother; Floyd Brown, his daughter; Becky Dobbs, and two sons; Jim Brown and David Brown. Mr. Brown leaves behind several grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom were the joy of his life. L.C. enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 17 and was assigned to the 101st Airborne Pathfinder unit earning a Purple Heart during his duty. He returned to the Dewitt area after fulfilling his service to his country and married Anna Grace Bowers. Soon afterwards he moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas where he worked as a mechanic. Mr. Brown went on to join the Hot Springs police department rising to the rank of police detective. He was a major contributor to a documentary film on the people of the White River and also the book- Daughter of the White River.
Obituary Wilbur Meins Wilbur Nolan Meins, 86, of DeWitt died January 30, 2015. He was born September 22, 1928, in Stuttgart to Theodore Henry and Edyth Marguerite Kirkseick Meins. Wilbur was an Air Force Veteran, retired farmer, owner of Easy Living, and a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Raymond and Frank Meins; and two sisters Florence Meins Knoll and Nellie Meins Conrad. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Vivian Manis Meins; son, Michael Meins of DeWitt; three grandchildren Jacob Meins of Navarre, FL, Kendall Meins of Little Rock, and Madison Meins of Fayetteville; one great granddaughter Audrey Meins of Navrre, FL; one sister Betty Stilley Matoone of Bolder City, NV; and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Tuesday, February 3 at 10:30 a.m. at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens by Essex Funeral Home. Memorial services were Tuesday, February 3 at 1:00 at St. Luke Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church, 903 E. 2nd St., DeWitt, AR 72042.
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Obituary Charles Raines Charles Raines of DeWitt, went to his lovely home in Heaven on January 31, 2015 at Crestpark Rehabilitation Facility. He was born February 1, 1936 at 615 East 4th in DeWitt and lived there until he developed Alzheimers and had to be in assisted living . He was married to Barbara Jones Raines for 45 years. He was a devoted Methodist, a loving, gentle hardworking man and a wonderful father to three girls. He served in the National Guard for 30 years and was a charter member . He retired from the Arkansas State Highway Department after 28 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Maxie Raines AKA Ranes and his mother Laura Adelia Brown Raines, brothers: Lester LaFayette and Milburn Raines, one sister: Evelyn Robnett, two infant brothers and one grandson, Benjamin Charles Brooks. He is survived by daughters; Denise Miller of DeWitt, Rhonda Brooks (Sanders) of Monticello, Lorie Ercanbrack. (Robert) of Tichnor, four grandchildren; Rachel Miller (Damon), Stuttgart, Becky Ausbrooks (Jody), DeWitt and Stephanie and Kaylor Beth Murphy. Visitation was held Monday, February 2nd from 5-6 pm at Essex Funeral Home and graveside services were held Tuesday, February 3rd at 2:30 pm at DeWitt Cemetery. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
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Obituary Bud Morris Claudis A. “Bud” Morris 75, of Heber Springs, passed from this life January 28, 2015. Born April 21, 1939 in the DeWitt, Arkansas area, he was the son of the late James Wesley and Mable Hall Morris. Bud accepted God into his life January 16, 1956 and as he grew older he became a minister and ordained Elder in The Church of the Firstborn and was very devoted to his church. He was united in marriage to Alma Jackson July 18, 1959. They were blessed with three precious daughters. Bud is survived by his wife Alma; two daughters Becky Horton (Phil) of Heber Springs; Christy Ruby (Chris) of Greenbrier; seven grandchildren Kim, Derek, Channing, Taryn, Kasey, Ty and Tate; eight great-grandchildren Hayden, Chase, Justin, Sydney, Mia, Ellie, Addie and Isaiah; one greatgreat grandson Keegan; one brother Gary Morris of DeWitt; one sister Helen Herald of Conway; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends and church members. Bud was preceded in death by one daughter Denise Wilkinson and an infant son; sisters Addie Lee Shepherd and Betty Boyce; one brother J.W. Morris and his parents. Funeral services were Saturday, January 31 at 1:00 PM in Olmstead Chapel. Interment was in Firstborn Cemetery. Arrangements were by Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc
Obituary Velma Simpson Velma Jean Simpson, 73, of Stuttgart passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at Crestpark. Mrs. Simpson was born Aug. 7, 1941, in Stuttgart to Alfred and Lillian Partridge Goetz. A graduate of Stuttgart High School, Velma began her 20-year employment at Joyce’s Beauty Shop after attending cosmetology school. After the birth of her third child, she left that career to become and full-time homemaker and mother. A gourmet cook, Velma loved to entertain, but her favorite pastime was talking on the telephone. She was a member of First United Methodist Church at Lodge’s Corner and attended First Assembly of God at DeWitt. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother; Leon Goetz. Survivors are her husband of 54 years, Hurshel Simpson; two sons, Jimmy Simpson and wife Stacy of Stuttgart and Chris Simpson and wife Gina of Vilonia; one daughter, Mar Jolyn James and husband Gavin of DeWitt; and six grandchildren, Spencer and Shields Simpson, Madison and Cameron Simpson and Alyssa and Aliva James. Funeral services, officiated by Pastor Mary Welch, were 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Turpin Funeral Home chapel with burial in Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation was 1-2 p.m. Saturday at Turpin Funeral Home. Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.
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PCCUA is seeking your comments Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas will have an evaluation from a team representing the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools on April 20-22, 2015. PCCUA has been accredited by the commission since 1972 Since that date, the College has received regularly scheduled evaluations reviewing the College’s ability to meet the HLC Criteria for Accreditation. Part of the process for that evaluation is to seek third party comments from the public. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the College: Third Party Comment on Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, The Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411. Comments may be submitted to the Commission’s website at www. ncahlc.org Public comments submitted to HLC should address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing and must be received by March 2, 2014.
REVIVAL
St. Charles Baptist Church
804 Broadway, St. Charles, AR 72140 Bro. Bert Thomas, Pastor: 282-3463
Evangelists Sunday: Bro. Vic Garrison, Pastor Oak Hill Baptist, Myrtle, MS Monday: Bro. Jeff Thomas, Pastor Temple Baptist, Searcy, AR Tuesday: Bro. Gregg Greenway, Pastor Southside, Stuttgart, AR Wednesday: Bro. Joe Loncar, Pastor 1st Baptist, Clarendon, AR
Music by Bill & Sheila Noble March 1-4 Sunday 11:00am - 6:00pm Monday-Wednesday 7:00pm
Wildlife Dinner
Saturday, February 28th at 6:00pm
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FISH FRY Saturday, February 21st 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Gillett Fire Station
Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Yarbrouh of Mayflower and Ms. C. Mischell Clawson of Gillett, would like to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Ryan Leigh Clawson to Daniel Trent Manis, the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Dean Manis of Almyra. Ryan is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicky Clawson of Tichnor, Mr. and Mrs. Bo Scroggins of DeWitt, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Yarbrough of Cabot, Mrs. Marilyn
Haynes of Greenforest, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Edwards of Vilonia, and the great granddaughter of Mrs. Paulin Yarbrough of Stuttgart. Trent is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Manis of Almyra, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Simpson of Mt. View, and the great grandson of Mrs. Mildred Manis of Searcy. Ryan is a 2010 graduate of DeWitt High School and a 2014 graduate of PCC of Helena, with an associated degree of Medical Lab Tech-
nician. She is currently employed at Baptist Hospital and is a member of First Assembly of God in DeWitt. Trent is a 2010 graduate of DeWitt High School and is employed by Producers Rice Mill. He is a member of First Assembly of God in DeWitt. The wedding ceremony will take place at the Double Deuce Duck Lodge on March 14, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Invitations will be sent.
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9PÅL :OV[N\U (TT\UP[PVU Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fleming of Gillett, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Teeter Fleming, to Clay Robert Clawson. Amber is the granddaughter of Artie Teeter Halford and the late Rankin Paul Teeter, and Cornelia Ann Fleming and the late Richard Fleming. Clay is the son of Nicky and Teresa Clawson of Tichnor. He is the grandson of the late Bob and Erma Edmonson, and the late William and Louise Clawson. The wedding ceremony will be held at First United Methodist Church in Dumas on Saturday, February 28 at 4:00 p.m. All family and friends are invited to attend.
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Kemp Named DAR Good Citizen of the Year
Left to right: Jean Pollard, Kemp’s Grandmother Betty Sue Hargrove, Kalen, Kemp’s Mom Dana Kemp, and DeWitt High School Counselor Ashley Smith
DeWitt High School Senior Kalen Kemp has been chosen as the Daughter of The American Revolution Good Citizen of the Year. Kemp is a member of FBLA, SADD, Beta Club, Band, Color Guard,
Science Club, Spanish Club, Girls State, FTA, and Unity Baptist Youth Group. Kemp has received awards in Chemistry, World History, Office Management Award, and has received 3 years of Academic Awards. Kemp was also crowned Homecoming Queen in 2014. Kemp has done a lot of work in her community and has worked hard to make a difference. In 2012, she helped raise money for studies on how to treat premature babies with the FBLA March of Dimes Walk, in 2013 Kemp went on a Mission Trip with her church, in 20122014 Kemp helped serve Thanksgiving Dinner at the Unity Baptist Church, in 2012 Kemp honored her grandmother and grandfather’s battle with cancer by walking in the Cancer Walk, and in 2011-2013 helped with the Unity Missionary Baptist Bible School. Kemp plans to attend the University of Central Arkansas in Conway after graduation in May 2015 where she will have a double major in Fashion Merchandising and Financing/Accounting and plans to get her bachelors degree.
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Letter to the Editor The leaders of a campaign to ban the burning of leaves in DeWitt is well-intentioned, and I applaud them for their concern for the quality of air in our town. Their campaign, however, inspired primarily by concerns for the health of one resident, is misguided. I am not unsympathetic to this person’s illness. But for the sake of one person, this group is asking an entire city to change the way it disposes of yard waste. This change is financially prohibitive for a city the size of DeWitt, population 3,200, where a large percentage of our residents live at or below the poverty level. Leaf burning is a very small part of any air-quality problems here in southern Arkansas. Farmers spray herbicides and insecticides. Our town regularly sprays for mosquitoes in the hot months. Act 1151, enacted by the Arkansas legislature in 1997, states that any resident of Arkansas can burn yard waste, which is defined as grass clippings, leaves and shrubbery trimmings. (The law does have some restrictions.) Some argue that the mildew and mold that burning leaves produce puts more carcinogens into the air than smoking tobacco. But the mold and mildew are on the leaves lying in yards, mulched or unmulched. Wood, too, produces mold and mildew. Do we prohibit wood-burning stoves and fireplaces? Some have suggested that DeWitt enact a partial-ban and allow burning on one or two days per week. This would only make the problem worse because everyone would be burning at the same time, and it would mean that sometimes we have to burn wet
leaves, which makes the smoke and mildew problem worse. Most of Arkansas’ smaller towns, including Dumas, Dermott, Lake Village, Hamburg, McGehee, England and even the progressive city of Cabot, allow residents to burn leaves. In my research on this issue, I visited Stuttgart and Brinkley, both of which have leaf-vacuuming trucks. In one town, the truck stirred up a cloud of dust that looked like a combine in a bean field on a hot, dry day. The other town has two trucks, and one or other is often broken down. One resident told me that it took the city 25 days after he called for the city to send the vacuum truck. Can you imagine how many times you would have to rerake. Or how much mold and mildew would accumulate in the piles. Larger towns can generate the revenue for sophisticated services like a vacuum truck. DeWitt, which is struggling financially along with its citizens, cannot afford this luxury. Although a citizen has generously offered to pay the estimated $40,000 to purchase a vacuum, the price of the equipment represents only a fraction of the expense of the service. The city would have to hire more employees to operate and maintain the vacuum. I would suggest the city would have to add $15 a month to our water bills to pay for it. The history of government programs would suggest the fee would continue to increase. Our city does not generate enough revenue to add the service of vacuuming leaves. As it is, DeWitt doesn’t have the labor force to keep our ditches mowed during summer or to pick up limbs along-
side the streets in a timely manner. Leaves left in ditches for any period of time will clog the city’s culverts and create other problems. DeWitt recently approved a substantial millage increase to pay for a new middle school, which raised property and personal taxes at the beginning of the year. DeWitt’s sales tax is 11 percent, the highest in Arkansas, which has the second-highest sales tax average in the nation. Before we ban leaf burning and transition to a vacuum service, the city must answer some basic questions: When would the vacuum truck come by? How many times a year could a resident call for the service? Should we wait until every leaf has fallen before we rake and call? What if everyone rakes and calls the same week? I and several others have gone door-to-door in every ward in the city and talked to hundreds of residents about the burn ban. I think it’s accurate to say that 99 percent of the citizens do not want a leafburning ban.. Even those with health concerns said they would never try to stop the burning. On days when smoke is a problem, they stay indoors. Our alderman should vote according to the wishes of their constituents. Call your alderman to make sure your opinion is known. Attend the city council meeting to voice your opinion on Monday, February 9. Even if you don’t speak, your presence will be your statement.
Josiah Smith Named to Fall 2014 Dean’s List The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces that Josiah Smith of Dewitt has been named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2014. Students whose academic performances have been superior at the end of each semester are recognized in which the following qualifications have been met: At least nine credit hours with a grade of A, B, C, or “credit”
At least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester No D, F, I, or “No Credit” grades on the semester grade report Smith is a Senior Management major at UALR. With more than 11,000 students and 100 programs, UALR offers learning, research, service, social and career opportunities that can only be found at a metropolitan university located in Arkansas’ capital city.
Crocketts Bluff, Ethel, and St. Charles News By Margaret Aycock GREETINGS: Well friends, it is once again Monday morning and a very cold one, don’t you think? But I like it, I said, I like it, in fact, I love it!!! Remember when I said I love cold weather? Sitting by the fireplace with a hot cup of coffee and a large piece of cake (any kind will do) a good book to read or a pretty puzzle to put together, wrapped up in a big fuzzy afghan, all that just can’t be beat. And then, by golly, I woke up!! On well, anyone can dream! UPDATE ON JAY: My husband, J.W., finally got to come home from the Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock last Monday, (26th.) He was there from Thursday until Monday, which seemed like forever to me. A very good friend of ours brought him home as I cannot drive in Little Rock. Whew, too much traffic! We both “THANK YOU” very, very much, Spencer, for what you did for us. The rain check still stands. FERGUSON MEMORIAL SERVICE: Our most sincere condolences and our prayers go out to the family members and friends of Babbie Ferguson of Mountain View, formerly of DeWitt. I knew and loved Babbie all her life. In fact, I remember Babbie’s maternal grandparents, Clarence and Elsie Stokes, who moved here from McCroy and were associated with Young’s Dept. Store. Also, Babbie’s paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Young, lifetime residents of DeWitt. Babbie was a beautiful woman and now a beautiful angel. Her Heavenly Father needed her above and took her from us on January 17th at Baptist Medical Center. Graveside services were held Monday, February 2nd at 2:00 p.m. at DeWitt Cemetery. Jake and Billie (Stokes) Young of Mountain View, formerly of DeWitt are Babbie’s parents and very dear friends of mine. I will never forget any of you and my love goes with you. MEINS SERVICES: Also, our deepest condolences and our prayers goes out to the family members and friends of Wilber Meins of DeWitt, who went to walk the streets of gold with his Heavenly Father Friday, January 30th.
Wilbur’s graveside services were Tuesday, Feb. 3rd at 10:30 a.m. at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens in DeWitt, with Essex Funeral Home in charge. Also, Wilbur’s Memorial services were at 1:00 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church in DeWitt. Vivian, I’m here for you and your family, if I can help in any way. We love you, Kiddo! RAINES SERVICES: Charles Raines of DeWitt went with the angels to meet his Savior on Saturday, January 31st. I remember Charles when we went to school together many years ago. It makes me very sad when I read about or hear about my friends from long ago passing on. My memories of Charles are of him being an honest, hard working person who loved his family and friends. Also, he served his country in the National Guard for 30 years. Charles’ visitation was Monday, February 2nd, 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Essex Funeral Home in DeWitt. His graveside services were Tuesday, February 3rd at 2:30 p.m. at DeWitt Cemetery. BIRTHDAYS: February 5th – Bart Young February 6 – Shan English, Joseph Fly, Amy Holbert, Lexie Shepherd, Greg Dillion, Tricia Young February 7 - Mellie Brown, Eric Pace, Aaron Pace, Mary Purdy February 8 – Becky McGahhey, Frances Buckman, Barnes Hargrove February 10 – Bailey Carter, Barbara Roach, Margaret Aycock February 11 – Eastyn Franklin Canamore, Denise Moss, Donald Wallace, Katie McConnelly, Kevin Milliken, Terry Dan Bullock, Ruth Bullock-Richards ANNIVERSARIES: February 6 – James and Phyllis Bohannan February 7 – Jimmy and Sonya James February 10 – Shane & Patrice Huffman February 11 – Dennis and Susan Watkins Call 870-282-8030 or 870-723-5071 or email margaret.aycock@yahoo.com with any news you would like to see in my column.
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FAITH & RELIGION
A Thought By Michael P. Daniel So it isn’t about how much we read; it is about how well and how deeply we think about how to put to good use what we’ve read - Michael Proverbs 23:12 (read the whole chapter) “Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.” CONSIDER THIS: Several years back I watched a television documentary on the life of the late French philosopher, Jacques Derrida. Derrida is famous for his postmodern philosophical approach known as deconstructionism. I have attempted to read one of his books and after forty five minutes of being on the same page I decided to throw in the towel. Derrida is to my academic skill as LeBron is to my basketball prowess. ;0) At one point in the documentary, Derrida led the interviewer through a tour of his library. About the size of a gymnasium, the room rose up on all sides, covered in books, toward a cavernous ceiling. Awed at the sheer
magnitude of the size of the collection, the interviewer asked the obligatory question at such a moment, “So, have you read all these books.” Derrida wryly replied, “No, but I have read two of them really, really well.” After all, a philosopher is simply one who “philo” LOVES “sophia” WISDOM. We live in an age where mastery of informational knowledge is prized over all. More is better. Faster is smarter. Information is power. Who knows the most is the smartest. Today’s text read through the lens of today’s information ethic will yield a completely different meaning than the wisdom writer intends. Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. We are done with January and I’ve already seen a number of friends and colleagues reporting out metrics on their New Year’s resolutions to read thus and so many books a month. I’ve engaged in that “my pile is big-
Heavenly Bread By Tom Smith Bread. Down through the history of mankind it’s been a staple item of most diets. Although there’s a wide variety, bread is usually found on most tables at every meal. That’s why Jesus’ Self-designation as “the Bread of Life” (John 6:32-33, 35, 48, 51) is such an interesting one. We know this is a metaphor, for it’s impossible for anyone to be transformed into a loaf of bread. However, when we take a look at the context in which He spoke those words and their implication, it opens a whole new world to us. Again, in every civilization bread has been an integral part of life. Some has been made from wheat, while other loaves have been made from barley. There’s been white bread and then dark bread. But, there’s nothing like it when it’s freshly-baked and its fragrant aroma fills the room. Piping hot bread with butter. Filled with jam, jelly, syrup or sorghum. Poppin’ fresh, just begging to be plopped into your mouth. Yes, that’s bread. And, what an enjoyable, delicious delicacy it is. Thus, when Jesus called Himself “the true Bread from Heaven” (Jn. 6:32), his listeners probably perked up and asked, “What in the world is He talking about?” Not too long before that He’d performed the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 with five barley loaves and two fish (Jn. 6:1-14). Not only did those meager gifts of a young lad feed such a massive throng, there were also 12 baskets-full left over (vv.9, 13). Later on many in the crowd would follow Him to Capernaum and He told them “You didn’t seek Me because of the miracles I’ve performed, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled” (Jn. 6:26). Simply put, they wanted something else to eat! Oh how often we miss the deeper, spiritual, eternal things of God because of our focus on our temporal needs! Regardless, Jesus continued encouraging them to “Labor not for the food which perishes, but for that which endures unto Eternal Life” (v.27). Simply put, “Seek first the Kingdom of God and all these things (including food) will be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33).
And, none of these are better than knowing that Jesus is God’s “Bread of Life.” He is the “true/sincere Bread,” which means He’s the “Real Deal.” As the sinless Son of God, He’s more than qualified to be our Substitute and acceptable Sacrifice unto God. Likewise, He is the “Sent” Bread, i.e., that which the Heavenly Father sent to us to tell us what God’s like and wants for our lives (Jn. 6:32-33, 38, 40). He is also the “Savory” Bread which fills our senses with His Sweetness. That’s why the Psalmist David wrote, “In Your Presence is fullness of Joy; at Your right Hand are pleasures forevermore” (Ps. 16:11b). That’s why He also wrote “O taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man that trusts in Him” (Ps. 34:8). Jesus’ listeners also knew about manna, the small, white, round wafers that fell from Heaven when they were hungry in the wilderness (Jn. 6:31-32, 49). But, the manna ceased after they finally entered the Promised Land and left them hungry—something that wouldn’t happen when they partook of Him as God’s true Heavenly Bread. He also called Himself “the living Bread” (Jn. 6:51) and made reference to their Passover meal (vv.5358). An integral part of that annual feast is Matzo bread, which is a circular, flat bread (because it’s cooked without yeast) and has stripes and holes from being grilled. That night in the upper room when He held up the Matzo bread and said “Take eat, this is My Body” (Mt. 26:26), He was telling them He’d become the new, spiritual Bread of the New Passover and would soon also have stripes from the cat-ofnine-tails and holes from the nails—which fulfilled prophecy (Isaiah 53:5; Zechariah 12:10). Dear Reader, earthly bread only lasts for a meal, soon leaving you hungry and longing for more. Jesus, God’s “Heavenly Bread,” will satisfy your soul’s longings so you’ll never hunger again (Jn. 6:35). Here’s hoping you’ll partake of Him today and find in Him what you’ve been looking for all your life. God bless you. (NOTE: If you’d like to contact Bro. Tom or receive his daily e-mail devotional, entitled “Morning Manna,” you can write him at P.O. Box 10614, Fort Smith, AR 72917 or e-mail him at pressingon@hotmail. com).
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COMMUNITY CLOTHES CLOSET Free clothing for those in need. Open the 2nd and 4th Tuesday and Thursday of each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: Unity Baptist Church 823 W. Fourth Street (upstairs) *Now accepting Fall and Winter clothing in good condition (clean, no rips, tears or broken zippers, shoes, coats, and other day-to-day necessities To drop off donated items call the church at 946-1390
ger than your pile,” approach to reading before, and it can feel pretty satisfying. There’s something seductive about people referring to you as being a “well-read” person. I think I like Derrida’s approach better. “So have you read all these books?” “No, but I have read two of them really, really well.” That’s how I want to be with Scripture. Reading the Bible in 90 days or twenty minutes or one year. . . . it’s fine. I’m just not sure that’s the best way to “apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.” To do this implies a kind of slowly paced abiding with the text, a long and lingering relationship with the words, a growing relationship with the author, and a revisiting it day after day after day for long seasons at a time. As an example, Jesus said, “My command is this. Love each other as I have loved you.” (John 15:12) What might it be worth to apply my heart comprehensively to this tiny bit of instruction; to open my ears fully to this word of knowledge? What if I decided I would give myself until next year to read the Gospel of John. . . . really, really well? And what if I started by writing these eight words at the top of every page of the book, “Love each other as I have loved you.” The entire scope and summation of the meaning of life can be brought down even further to five of these eight words of Jesus’ singular command, “As I have loved you.” Our chief calling and highest ambition is to apply ourselves to understanding and appropriating and creatively enacting the meaning of these five words, “As I have loved you.” Imagine one day Jesus asking you this question, “So my friend, have you read every word of the entire book of the Bible?” And, what if you replied, “No, but I have read one verse really, really well.” ;0)
WEEKLY SERMON
What Is a Christian? By William Wood
Most people, or at least many people, when asked if they are Christians, will reply, “Well, I guess I am, I am an American.” Many years ago, when our forefathers came here, they came as Christians who sought relief from religious persecution. And at that time the fact of being an American was usually proof of being a Christian! But how far now we are from that supposition! Today Church membership is no proof at all of Christianity! It is no more proof than to say that living in a barn makes us a horse or a cow! Of course real Christians go to a Gospel preaching Church, but so do make believers and unbelievers! In our Church congregations there is a mixed multitude, and the unsaved usually far outnumber the real Christians. You will at once say to me, who has made you a judge? I will answer you on this wise, I have not been made a judge, but I have been told to be a fruit inspector. That is to say, we are to look at the fruit (or life) that these church goers are living. The scripture says men do not gather figs from thorn bushes. We are all known by the life that we live. Our fruit that is to be inspected is our character. Do you love the world and the things of the world? If so the bible says the love of God is not in you. I will now quote a scripture in Eph. 2:1. “You that He quickened who were dead.” The question is, are we dead or alive? If God has not performed a miracle of change in a person, then that person is dead spiritually even tho they are still alive in a flesh body.1st Tim. 5:6 “She that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.” Jesus spoke of the prodigal son on this wise, “This my son was “dead” and is alive again.” Will a mortal man think himself wise above that which is written in the Bible? We had better take heed to speak that which we find in God’s Word, and neither say less, nor more! This question deserves a thousand thoughts, “Are you dead or alive?” Look at it carefully and ponder it well. Search your heart to be careful not to lie to yourself! Are you among the living or dead? Please read the rest of this sermon while I try to help you answer this question. When our heart is cold and unconcerned about Christianity, when our hands are never doing God’s work, when our feet are not familiar with God’s ways, when our tongue is seldom, or never used in prayer and praise, when our ears refuse to hear the voice of God as written in the Bible, when our eyes are blind to the beauty of Heaven that is promised to believers, when our mind is full of the world, and has no room for spiritual things, then when these characteristics are found in a person, the right way to describe him is to say what God says, he is still dead! Can we see the need for all professing Christians to check themselves! It is not in graveyards alone that the dead are found, there are too many in our churches also! There are too many in our pulpits, too many in the pews. The land is like the valley in Ezekiel’s vision, “Full of bones, very many, and very dry.” Ezekiel 37:2) There is hardly a house anymore, in which there is not someone dead. They have had no spiritual change, their hearts are the same as when they were born. They have yet to pass from death to life. Marvel not that we speak strongly, time is short! Amen
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Grand Prairie Center’s Spring Line-up for 2015 is Set
The first performance of 2015 will be Tuesday, Feb. 10 (7 p.m.). National Players, America’s longest-running touring company, will perform To Kill a Mockingbird, a story of a sleepy, southern town which confronts difference and justice through the eyes of six-year old Scout. In the heroics of her father, the struggles of her friends and neighbors, and the threat of a boogeyman, Scout lives through the joys of childhood innocence and the pains of growing up. Based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, National Players is proud to stage this tale for the first
time in its 65-year history. In celebration of Black History Month, support of this production is provided by Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas. Tickets are $30.00/$20.00. On Saturday, Feb. 14 (8 p.m.). America’s Got Talent finalist Cirque Zuma Zuma, known as the “ultimate African circus,” will appear with non-stop action and African culture, including dance, acrobatics, tumbling, and music. Cirque Zuma Zuma features disciplined performers who are trained in Kenya and Tanzania. Many describe it as an African-style Cirque du Soleil; such is the standard of the performers and the quality of the show. The performance showcases an array of never before seen talents mixed with some of the best skills associated with African variety arts. Cirque Zuma Zuma combines the mysticism of Africa with the excitement of a theatrical cirque performance. With live music and percussionists, the talented cast performs an action‐packed show of pole and aerial acts, Egyptian limbo dances, South African gumboot dances, Gabonese tumbling, and South African contortionist feats that will keep the audience breathless. Tickets are $30.00/$20.00. The performance series continues with Seven Brides for Seven Brothers on Thursday, March 12 (7:30 p.m.). “Goin’ courting” has never been as much fun as in this rip-roaring stage version of the popular MGM movie. Set in Oregon in 1850, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers tells the story of Millie, a young bride living in the Oregon wilderness. Her plan to civilize and marry off her six rowdy brothers-in-law to
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ensure the success of her own marriage backfires when the brothers, in their enthusiasm, kidnap six women from a neighboring town to be their brides. Bursting with the rambunctious energy of the original film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is all boisterous fun and romance that harkens back to the glory days of the movie musical. Tickets are $30.00/$20.00. The next event on Friday, Apr.10 (8 p.m.), will feature Yesterday and Today-The Ultimate Beatles Experience. What Makes Yesterday and Today different from every other Beatles show out there? Two things: 1. No wigs, no accents. Creator Billy McGuigan says, “Once you take those elements away, you get down to this most important part, the magical music.” 2. The requests. The band plays the entire Beatles catalogue note for note. The audience is encouraged to fill out a request form with their favorite Beatles song and reason why they chose the song. Those requests are organized 5 minutes before show time. The audience’s requests make the set list for the evening and their stories provide the evening’s narrative. Stars of Yesterday and Today, Billy, Ryan and Matthew McGuigan, originally from Largo, Florida, were just 21, 18, and 15 years old in 1996 when their father, William McGuigan, passed away after a difficult, but courageous battles with Leukemia. Bill owned every Beatles album there was…even the obscure ones. However, as a family, the McGuigans were quite poor. So, rather than going out to entertain the young ones, Bill stayed home with them and shared his love
of the Beatles catalogue with his boys. Little did any of them know, it would turn out to be one of the greatest gifts a father could pass on to his children? Now, almost fifteen years after the passing of their father, Billy, Ryan, and Matthew, have united their musical talents, charms and passion for performing to create the ultimate living tribute to the greatest man they’ve ever known. They now tour the country with the show, “Yesterday & Today”, which is a unique audience interactive concert experience, born out of the idea that everyone, like themselves, has a story or particular memory attached to the legendary music of The Beatles. Tickets are $30.00/$20.00. Rounding out the performance series will be The Remedy, Saturday, May 30 (7 p.m.). Most important to The Remedy is the message they hope to tell through their music. Each member has a strong faith and a story to tell of the powerful things the Lord can do. And it will be done with real, raw, rock and roll. No backing tracks, no auto tune, all live. That’s how The Remedy rolls! Tickets are $15.00. A “Pick Three” ticket is available for a discount of 10% of total purchase. (You choose any three of the five performances). Deadline for purchasing a “Pick Three” ticket is February 10, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. The Grand Prairie Center is owned and operated by Phillips Community College of the University of ArkansasStuttgart Campus. It features a 63,000 square foot conference center, and a 1,279 seat auditorium located at 2709 Highway 165 South, Stuttgart.
Grand Prairie Center Site for ServSafe Food Safety Training in Partnership with Arkansas Hospitality Association The Arkansas Hospitality Association has been awarded a grant from the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services to train foodservice management employees in ServSafe Food Safety. The grant will make ServSafe Safety training available in more areas of the state and at a greatly reduced price. Grand Prairie Center will be one of those sites for Southeast Arkansas on Thursday, February 12, 2015. The course will be held at the center from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the exam will begin at 3:00 p.m. Registration forms can be picked
up at the Grand Prairie Center located at 2807 Hwy. 165 South, Stuttgart or by contacting Amanda Glover at the Arkansas Hospitality Association at 501-376-2323. If you would like a registration form e-mailed to you, contact Renee Robison at rrobison@pccua.edu. Classes are limited to 35 participants. Local restaurants, civic organizations and hunting clubs are encouraged to register. AHA members full registration is $20.00 and non-member full registration is $30.00. Registration deadline is January 29, 2015.
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is inviting you to be a part of a very special, yet limited, commemorative opportunity. As many of you know, this is a very exciting time at Dana’s House as we regroup and remodel after the fire that devastated our recreation hall. As we remodel, we will also be adding a new lighted sign, making it easier for caseworkers, children, and volunteers to locate Dana’s House both in the day and evening. As a commemorative opportunity for those who regularly make a difference in the lives of children, we are selling engraved bricks. These bricks will be interspersed amongst other bricks, and they will be the foundation of the Dana’s House sign.
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Best of DeWitt Banquet By Terrye Seamon All photos by Shelly Faulkner
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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“I love coming to this part of the state. I feel at home because when I talk about hunting and fishing, you know what I’m talking about,” Steve “Wildman” Wilson from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission said at the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce’s Best of DeWitt Banquet January 29. Wilson, who is the public affairs coordinator for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, was the featured guest speaker at the banquet. He entertained the crowd with jokes and stories about hunting and fishing. The focus of his speech concerned the importance of sharing those outdoor experiences with someone like a family member or friend. He challenged everyone to “develop [a relationship] if you don’t have one. There’s no other relationship like the outdoors’ relationship,” Wilson said. Since the purpose of the Best of DeWitt awards is to recognize, honor and celebrate those outstanding citizens of DeWitt who have gone the extra mile to better the community, the highlight of the banquet was awarding those extraordinary people for their service. Darren Caldwell, the 2015-2016 DeWitt Chamber of Commerce president, introduced the recipi-
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ents of those awards while Wilson presented each one with a plaque. Recipients were the Arkansas County Farm Family and Southeast Arkansas District Farm Family of the Year – The Sloan Hampton Family, Barbara West for Volunteer of the Year, Lizzy West for Outstanding Youth of the Year, Vivian Meins for Good Neighbor of the Year, Arkansas County Bank for Employer of the Year, and Flora Sisemore for Employee of the Year. The awards portion of the banquet culminated with the announcement of Jean Prange as DeWitt’s 2014 Citizen of the Year. Gary Oltmann, the 2013 - 2014 DeWitt Chamber of Commerce president, also discussed several projects and activities this past year that focused on the improvement of the community. Those activities included the Farm to Fuel initiative, Dana’s House transitional living facility grant, a couple of new restaurants in DeWitt, the caboose renovation and the Mesa project. Oltmann explained that Mesa is a landscape and architecture group out of Little Rock that was commissioned by the city to complete a study and develop a plan for the future growth and economic development of DeWitt.
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“What this plan will allow us to do is obtain grants,” Oltmann said. He explained that these grants will then fund renovations and improvements in this area. After Oltmann announced the Chamber’s new officers for 2015, he symbolically passed the torch of leadership to incoming president Caldwell. In turn, Caldwell then presented Oltmann with a plaque recognizing him for his service as the Chamber’s president for the last two years. “He’s done an excellent job, and we hate to lose him,” Caldwell said. The DeWitt Chamber of Commerce officers for 2015 are president, Darren Caldwell; vice president, Dr. Lynne Dardenne; secretary, Nia Rieves and treasurer, Gena Jennings. In closing Caldwell urged promotion of DeWitt and involvement in the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber meets the third Thursday of the month at PCCUA DeWitt Campus. “We need you,” Caldwell told the crowd. “The people in DeWitt are who is going to take care of DeWitt. We need a reason to succeed, and the Chamber gives us that reason.”
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January Birthdays at the DeWitt Senior Center
Rousseau Celebrates 95th Birthday Mrs. Naomi Rousseau was honored with a “95th Birthday Party Celebration� in the First United Methodist Church parlor January 25th, 2015. Hosts and hostesses were: Steve and Nancy Rousseau, C.P. and Margie Rousseau and Jerry Lynne Staton. Many family members and friends came to visit and congratulate the honoree. Those from out of state in attendance were: Rhonda Lay from Springfield, MO., Gary Dougherty from near St. Louis, MO., Lubelle Burgett and Laura Burgett from Lancaster, OH., and Chet Dilday from Acworth, GA. Refreshments of Birthday cake (made by Marilyn Rousseau), fresh fruit with fruit dip and mixed nuts were served. Punch, coffee and soft drinks were also served.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Arkansas Department of Health Arkansas Soybean Association Recognizes Hospitals For Stroke Announces Care Performance (Little Rock) – The Arkansas Department of Health has recognized 28 hospitals with awards for stroke care performance as documented in the Arkansas Stroke Registry (ASR) between July 2013 and June 2014. The awards were given to hospitals meeting 90 percent or more of the stroke care performance measures, with at least six stroke patients treated between July 2013 and June 2014. The performance measures are American Heart Association/American Stroke Association-endorsed quality and achievement measures of the Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Patient Management Tool. The measures are benchmarked according to the standards of evidence-based stroke care guidelines to assure stroke patients receive appropriate and timely care. Until 2012, stroke ranked as the third leading cause of death in Arkansas. Improved stroke care provided by hospitals in Arkansas, in collaboration with EMS and public health partners, has served to lower stroke’s rank to the fourth leading cause of death in the state in 2013. According to data collected from the ASR, defect-free care provided by ASR hospitals increased from 54.8 percent in 2012, to 59.9 percent in 2014, and in-hospital stroke deaths decreased 8.3 percent between 2012 and 2014. The ASR recognizes that improved stroke care at participating hospitals is reflected by data showing better performance and reduced stroke mortality. The ASR is the stroke surveillance and quality improvement program of the Arkansas Department of Health, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Registry grantee. Oversight for the ASR is provided by the Acute Stroke Care Task Force (ASCTF). The ASR partners closely with the American Heart and American Stroke Associations, EMS, AR SAVES and member organizations of the ASCTF to coordinate public health efforts for stroke prevention statewide. The primary goal of the ASR is to perform stroke surveillance, monitor stroke care performance and outcomes, and provide stroke education and quality improvement assistance to healthcare and EMS professionals to improve the care of acute stroke patients in pre-hospital and hospital settings. Hospitals receiving performance awards include the
following: Outstanding Defect-Free Care •Sparks Regional Medical Center •University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Outstanding Completion of NIH Stroke Scale •CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System •Five Rivers Medical Center •Summit Medical Center Outstanding Documentation of Pre-notification •DeWitt Hospital •CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System •Magnolia Regional Medical Center •Ozark Health Medical Center •St. Bernard’s Medical Center Outstanding Door-to-Needle Time •University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Outstanding Completion of Coverdell Performance Measures •Arkansas Heart Hospital •Baptist Health Medical Center – Arkadelphia •Baptist Health Medical Center – Heber Springs •Baptist Health Medical Center – Little Rock •Baptist Health Medical Center – North Little Rock •Baptist Health Medical Center – Stuttgart •CHI St. Vincent Infirmary •CHI St. Vincent Medical Center – North •Chicot Memorial Medical Center •CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System •Conway Regional Medical Center •Five Rivers Medical Center •Great River Medical Center •Johnson Regional Medical Center •Magnolia Regional Medical Center •Medical Center of South Arkansas •Mercy Hospital Fort Smith •Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas •NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital – Jonesboro •North Arkansas Regional Medical Center •Saline Memorial Hospital •Sparks Regional Medical Center •St. Bernards Medical Center •Summit Medical Center •University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Visit www.healthy.arkansas.gov for more information on stroke prevention in Arkansas.
Farm Bill Program Deadlines are Fast Approaching The Arkansas County Farm Service Agency would like to remind all producers and landowners that the last day to update yields and make a base reallocation decision is February 27, 2015. Other dates associated with ARC and PLC that farm owners and producers need to know: Feb. 27, 2015 deadline for land owners to update yield history and/or reallocate base acres. March 31, 2015 deadline for Producers to make a one-time election of either ARC or PLC for the 2014 through 2018 crop years. USDA helped create online tools to assist in the decision process, allowing farm owners and producers to enter information about their operation and see projections that show what ARC and/or PLC will mean
for them under possible future scenarios. The new tools are now available at www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc. Farm owners and producers can access the online resources from the convenience of their home computer or mobile device at any time. Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium grain rice (which includes short grain rice), safflower seed, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity. Please contact your local FSA Office today for an appointment.
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The Arkansas Soybean Association has set Tuesday, January 27, 2015 as the date of their 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 mid-afternoon. 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 recognition of the Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge winners. Speakers scheduled at this time are Ron Moore, Secretary, American Soybean Association; West Higginbothom, 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. We will also get an update on Neonicitinoid Seed Treatments from Becky Langer with Bayer and Gus Lorenz with the U of A Division of Ag. Chet Chaney with Asgrow will also present their new technology. The Soybean Association will hold its Annual Business Session of membership. During this meeting, the winners of the 2014 Grow for the Green Yield Challenge will be recognized along with the newest 100 Bushel Club Members. David Bennett of Lake Village and Sherrie Miles of McGehee joined the club started last year by Nelson Crow, Matt Miles, and Eddie Tackett. The 2015 DuPont Young Leader, James Bisswanger from Ethel will also be recognized. Ag business reps will be present to answer your questions. We will also be holding a live auction to raise additional funds for 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 Brad Doyle 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 501-6661418 or swsoy@aristotle.net.
May Earns Education Benefits Private (PVT) Michael D. May enlisted into the Arkansas Army National Guard and has earned education benefits valued at $50,420. PVT May will serve with the HHT 1-151st Calvary as a Health Care Specialist after attending Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. He is the son of Betty L. May of Humphrey. To find out how you can proudly serve as a Citizen/Soldier in the Arkansas Army National Guard, call 1-800-GO-GUARD or visit the web at www.nationalguard.com.
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HELP WANTED Part Time and Fill In Positions Available Dana’s House, Inc. DeWitt, AR Applicant must be 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and be able to work with children from various backgrounds. The applicant needs to be mature, patient, understanding and loving. The shifts consist mostly of child supervision, cleaning, cooking and other parenting skills. The pay is $8.25 an hour. Drug screening will be required along with criminal, child abuse, and driving background checks.
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4-H Leaders Meeting The Arkansas County 4-H Adult, Sr., and Jr. 4-H Councils met at the Extension Office in DeWitt on February 2. The meeting was called to order by Charles Bennett, President. The program “4-H Projects” was presented by Chuck Capps, CEAStaff Chair. Copies of the revised publication Arkansas 4-H Publications (C425) were handed out. Capps gave a guided tour of the 4-H District Competitive Events webpage located on the Cooperative Extension Service website. 4-H member Connor Henry reported that Clover Kids 4-H Club would like to sponsor a Hummingbird Banding Workshop at Cook’s Lake on July 20, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Participants should bring a sack lunch. The workshop is limited to 36 youth and adults. The Fashion Revue and Share the Fun/Performing Arts Activity will be held Monday, February 23, at Faith Baptist Church Gym, 725 McAdams Road, DeWitt. Fashion Revue Registration at 5:15 p.m. Share The Fun Registration 5:30 p.m. The 4-H Achievement Banquet
was discussed. The 4-H Banquet will be held Monday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. at DeWitt High School. The 4-H Banquet Decorations Committee is: Priscilla Bennett, Brandi Danner and Alta Lockley. Work days will be scheduled at a later date. Food preparation will be provided by LaTaaka Harvey and the Extension Homemakers. The 4-H Broiler BBQ was discussed. A workshop will be scheduled, if members are interested. Leaders should call the Extension Office to report interest. 4-H Rally Day (BB Shooting, Bicycle, and Bait casting Competition) was discussed. A motion was made and seconded to schedule Rally Day for Thursday, April 9 at 4 p.m. (registration: 3:30 p.m.) at the Arkansas County Fairgrounds. The 4-H Council will provide hot dogs and drinks during registration. (Charles Bennett will be in charge of the hot dogs.) 4-H leaders are asked to bring chips and cookies. Twenty-three 4-H record books were submitted. Nine were submitted for District judging. Alta Lockley reported that six
youth registered to participate in 4-H Day at the Capitol. Lockley announced that Arkansas Association of Extension 4-H Agents is selling 4-H T-shirts. Order forms are available at the County Extension Office. Deadline for order and payment is March 1. Brandi Danner announced the Wildlife 4-H Club will sponsor the annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 21 at 10 a.m. at the DeWitt City Park. 4-H Clubs are invited to help or donate filled eggs. Arkansas County 4-H offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. To learn how to become a 4-H member or volunteer leader in Arkansas County, contact the Cooperative Extension Service at (870)9463231 or (870)673-2346 or visit http://www.uaex.edu/counties/ arkansas.
EHC Board Meeting Minutes The Arkansas County Extension Homemakers Board Meeting was held on Wednesday, February 2 at the Extension Office in DeWitt with four clubs represented. The meeting was called to order by Shirley Fread, President. LaTaaka Harvey, County Extension Agent – Family & Consumer Sciences discussed Civil Rights compliance requirements. Club presidents signed Annual Certificates of Non-discrimination. AEHC pins were discussed. They can be ordered through the Cooperative Extension Service. The 4-H Banquet scheduled for March 9 at DeWitt High School was discussed. EH clubs volunteered to assist with meal preparation.
EH Spring Council Meeting will be Wednesday, April 22 at Phillips Community College Community Room in DeWitt. Club were reminded to bring a door prize. Assignments are as follows: Hostesses – Prairie Gems & New Providence/Turley; Registration & Door Prizes – Key; Meal Preparation – Gillett & Maguire; CleanUp – all clubs. Harvey reported the date for the AEHC Educational Workshop is March 11 at the 4-H Center. Anyone interested in attending should call the Extension Office. Miss Arkansas County Rice contest scheduled for Monday, March 16 was discussed. Prairie Gems EH Club will continue to serve as the EH Rice Promotion Com-
mittee. Clubs were encouraged to recruit contestants. The nominating committee for County Council Officers includes: Gladys Hearn, Barbara Jones, and Margie Hackney. Officers will be elected at Spring Council Meeting. Club Yearbooks were discussed. Clubs were asked to provide information for the yearbook by May 8. Fread announced upcoming events: Field Trip to Arkansas Children’s Hospital – Prairie Gems EHC: February 17 and State EH Meeting: June 2-4. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Benefit Bass Tournament Scheduled If you’re a fisherman and are looking for some fun, a chance to win some money, and more importantly, the opportunity to aid a good cause, you need to be a part of the 18th Annual Bill Sanders-Bo Piper Benefit Bass Tournament, Saturday, March 28th on the Arkansas River, Pine Bluff Regional Park, safe light until 3:00 PM. Platinum sponsors of this year’s event are BKD and Simmons First National Bank. Boats will launch according to their paid registration entry number. The entry fee is $110.00 per 2-person team which includes participating in the $500.00 “Big Bass Pot”. Fishermen are encouraged to register early to receive the discounted entry fee. (A $15.00 Late Fee is assessed for those that register at the ramp on the day of the tournament) Winners of the tournament will receive $2500 in cash. Top 10 places are guaranteed cash and prizes. In addition, the first seventy five teams to sign up will receive a free official tournament shirt designed and produced by Gary Sullivant, Vision Graphics. Six random drawings for $50 Cash will be given away, but in order to be eligible to win, the angler must be sporting the 2015 official Sanders – Piper Benefit Tournament shirt. Fee also includes two tickets to the King Kat Fish Fry that will be held in the Pine Bluff Regional Park Waterfront Facility immediately following the weigh-in. Beverages will be provided by Three Rivers Distributing Co. 2002 marked the 1st year the Bass Tournament was renamed in memory of Bill Sanders and in 2008; Bo Piper was added to the Memorial event. Both Bill and Bo were avid fishermen, hunters and sportsmen and enjoyed the outdoors until their deaths. Bill was very instrumental in starting this Annual Agency Bass Tournament and always worked so hard to make it a hugely successful event and Bo always enjoyed volunteering for the event. Proceeds from this 18th Annual tournament will benefit the Area Agency on Aging and 100% of the donations remain in Southeast Arkansas. The Area Agency provides many services to the frail and elderly including Meals on Wheels. home care, transportation and senior centers. The Area Agency operates these programs throughout Southeast Arkansas including Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson and Lincoln Counties. 100% of the proceeds will be used for services in these southeast Arkansas counties. Fishermen interested in participating in the event may register by contacting the Area Agency on Aging, at 870-543-6300 or toll free 1-800-264-3260, or by e-mail to sstichert@aaasea.org or jwallace@aaasea.org . Also, anyone wishing to make a donation or to volunteer should also contact the Area Agency on Aging, 709 East 8th, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Additional information about the Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas Services and Programs and the Bass Tournament registration and rules will be available on the Area Agency web page, www.aaasea.org.
LEGAL NOTICE RESOLUTION 2015 A RESOLUTION DECLARING A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, DISTRICT 9, IN THE COUNTY OF ARKANSAS, STATE OF ARKANSAS. WHEREAS, Kirk Meins, who presently holds the office of Justice of the Peace of Arkansas County, State of Arkansas, who has moved from his Justice of the Peace District 9 into another JP District; and WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the Quorum Court of the County of Ar-
kansas, State of Arkansas, to declare that a vacancy has occurred in the office of the Justice of the Peace, District 9, in the County of Arkansas, State of Arkansas, as authorized by Amendment 55 of the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, and specifically is cited by Arkansas Code Annotated 14-14-1309. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF ARKANSAS, STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT A VACANCY IS DECLARED TO EXIST IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, DISTRICT 9.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF ARKANSAS, STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT THE QUORUM COURT WILL MEET ON ITS REGULAR SHEDULED MEETING AT 9:30 A.M. ON FEBRUARY 10, 2015 FOR THE PURPOSE OF DECLARING THE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, DISTRICT 9. FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF ARKANSAS, STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT THIS RESOLU-
TION SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE, APPROVAL AND PUBLICATION ON THIS 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2015. APPROVED: Thomas E. Best Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 6-2tfc
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE of NO. PR-2015-03 SD DARRALL ALAN RICHTER, deceased
Last known address of decedent: P.O. Box 309, Gillett, AR 72055 Date of death: January 4, 2015 An instrument dated the 7th day of January, 1997, was on the 21st day of January, 2015, admitted to probate as the last will of the above named decedent, and the undersigned have been appointed co-executors thereunder. A
contest of the probate of the will can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit the claim, 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 28th day of January 2015. Annetta Robinson Richter Wade Alan Richter Kimberly Diane Rieve P.O. Box 309 Gillett, AR 72055 Adv. 5-2tfc
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aid program. Governor Hutchinson understands the benefit of more State control and increased flexibility from the Federal Government, and he will demand it. I look forward to helping the Governor and the Legislature pursue comprehensive, effective, affordable, responsible and permanent Medicaid reform.� About Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin was elected on November 4, 2014, and completed his second term as the 24th representative of Arkansas’s Second Congressional District. For the 113th Congress, he was a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means while also serving as a Deputy Whip for the Majority. In the 112th Congress, he served as a member of the House Armed Services Com-
mittee, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Committee on the Judiciary. Griffin is a graduate of Magnolia High School, Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans, and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 18 years, was deployed to Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of Political Affairs for President George W. Bush. Griffin lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth, a Camden native, and their two children.
Hospital Association Reminds Arkansas to Sign Up for Health Insurance Before February 15 Deadline On Feb. 15, the open enrollment period for purchasing health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace closes. The Arkansas Hospital Association encourages every uninsured Arkansan to visit HealthCare.gov to sign up. To be eligible for health coverage through the Marketplace, an applicant: •Must live in the United States •Must be a U.S. citizen or national (or be lawfully present) •Can’t be currently incarcerated Some Arkansans may qualify for the Arkansas Private Option, this state’s innovative response to Medicaid expansion. The private option allows Arkansans with incomes at or below 138 percent of the federal poverty level ($32,913 annual income for a fam-
ily of four; $16,104 for an individual) to purchase private health insurance through the Marketplace at little to no cost. AHA has been working to reach out to uninsured Arkansans to remind them to sign up for health care plans during the open enrollment period. Under federal law, every U.S. citizen is required to have health insurance or face a tax penalty. The benefits of having insurance go beyond compliance, said Bo Ryall, president and CEO of the Arkansas Hospital Association. “The private option has improved the health of our citizens, keeping more of the population working and productive because more people have access to medical care, such as preventative screenings and care for chronic conditions,� he said.
The Cooperative Extension Service and Farm Service Agency is offering expert assistance to Arkansas growers preparing to make major Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage decisions related to the 2014 Farm Bill. A series of interactive online seminars, or “webinars,� will continue on Jan. 20, with more to follow in February and March. Each webinar will cover a different facet of the farm program and its effects on farming in Arkansas. The webinars will be hosted by experts from the University of Arkansas System’s Division of Agriculture Bobby Coats and the Farm Service Agency’s Tony Franco and Anita Wilson. Each webinar is expected to last 20-30 minutes, and will be followed by a question and answer session to deal with the specific concerns of participants. The webinars will help participants learn about Farm Service Agency Farm Bill programs and decisions specific to row crop production in Arkansas, including: Base Acre Reallocation Yield updates Agricultural Risk Coverage Price Loss Coverage Supplemental Coverage Option Web-Based decision aids Other related programs “Learning about agricultural risk coverage, price loss coverage and other Farm Bill features is extremely important for row crop producers,� said Bobby Coats, Professor of Economics at the Division of Agriculture in Little Rock, “who must make a one-time decision about base and yield updates toward the end of February.� The deadline for updates to base acreage and yield is Feb. 27. The deadline for decisions about agricultural risk coverage and price loss coverage is March 31. Individuals wishing to participate in the webinars must register for each session separately. The webinars are conducted through a software program called Zoom. Upon registration, users will receive an email confirmation with the link to join the webinar and the system requirements for Zoom. The webinar schedule: Jan. 20, 9 a.m.: ARC/PLC Base Reallocations and web-based Farm Bill Decision Aid.  Registration link: https://uaex.zoom. us/webinar/register/2afe8cffe92080e13 4538d7d4481ef37 Jan. 22, 9 a.m.:  Price Loss Coverage. Registration link: https://uaex. zoom.us/webinar/register/bc20d3d579d0a2968c34be5db4a05ad8 Jan. 27, 9 a.m.:  ARC - County Level. Registration link: https://uaex.zoom. us/webinar/register/2fef879916bbcea9 7510d14dfea9e911 Jan. 29, 9 a.m.:  ARC - Individual Level. Registration link: https://uaex.zoom. us/webinar/register/6d02aed30be7c55 0cde7dc3c8da9331e Schedules for February and March webinars are yet to be announced. Additionally, a series of workshops de-
signed to aid growers in using the university web-based process for making Farm Bill-related decisions has been scheduled for several locations around the state and more will be added in the near future. The workshops are being offered jointly by the Farm Service Agency and the University Of Arkansas System Division Of Agriculture. There is no cost to attend. The Farm Bill web-based decision aid workshop: Jan. 23, 10:00 a.m. – Wynne, EACCWynne 1790 N. Falls Blvd. Wynne, AR. Pre-registration required due to limited computer space. Call Cross County Extension Office 870-238-5745 to register, Scott Stiles at (870) 972-2481 Jan. 23, 1:00 p.m. – Wynne, EACCWynne 1790 N. Falls Blvd. Wynne, AR. Pre-registration required due to limited computer space. Call Cross County Extension Office 870-238-5745 to register, Scott Stiles at (870) 972-2481 Jan. 26, 9 a.m., Rice Research and Extension Center – Stuttgart, Arkansas. Contact Brad Watkins (870) 673-2661, Danny Hoots (870) 946-3331 ext 2, or Bobby Coats (502) 671-2195. Jan. 27, 6 p.m. – Jonesboro, Arkansas State University College of Agriculture, Ag 242. This session is limited to 25 participants and pre-event registration is required. Contact Scott Stiles at (870) 972-2481. Feb. 2, 8:30 a.m. – Lonoke, Lonoke Extension Office. Jeff Welch, jwelch@ uaex.edu, (501) 676-3124; Sherry. West@ar.usda.gov; Brad Watkins and Bobby Coats Feb. 9, 8:30 a.m. – Lonoke, Lonoke Extension Office. Jeff Welch, jwelch@ uaex.edu, (501) 676-3124; Sherry. West@ar.usda.gov; Brad Watkins and Bobby Coats Finally, an additional area meeting, similar to a series held in November and December, will be held in Piggott in late January. The purpose of the area meeting is to cover Farm Bill policy issues in greater detail: Jan. 30, 1 p.m.-noon – Piggott, Piggott Community Center 161 E. Pfeiffer Street. Contact: Andy Vangilder, avangilder@uaex.edu, (870) 598-2246 For more information about the Farm Bill series contact your county extension office or visit www.uaex.edu/farmbill. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact your County Extension office (or other appropriate office) as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Stripe rust, the most important disease for wheat growers in Arkansas, has been found in fields in Jefferson, Lincoln and Lee counties. Terry Spurlock, an extension plant pathologist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture based in Monticello, said the disease is appearing early in the season, similar to circumstances during the 2012 and 2013 growing seasons. Spurlock said that although several “hot spots” of affected plants, found in clusters measuring from one to three meters in diameter, have been identified, cool winter temperatures are preventing the fungus from having much effect on the young crops. “A lot of [the fungus] is on lower leaves,” Spurlock said. “It’s probably not doing much, as cold as it’s been. It’s just hanging out. Some of it was probably infection from the fall after the wheat emerged, although perhaps a few of these plants were infected recently.” In affected plants, yellow or orange fungal pustules can be seen on leaves. Spores can be spread on the wind, or on humans or animals moving through the crop. If water is present on the leaf surfaces, the spores can germinate and infect the plant, Spurlock said.
Wheat is typically one of the top five crops planted in Arkansas, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistical Service. In the fall of 2014, approximately 390,000 acres of wheat were planted in the state. Many wheat varieties in Arkansas are resistant to the fungus once they reach the adult stage, Spurlock said. However, if a plant is infected in an earlier phase, growers can suffer yield losses. Avoid preemptive spraying Spurlock cautioned growers against preemptively spraying fungicide, even if they find stripe rust on young plants in a field. “Unfortunately, we deal with a lot of resistance issues with fungi, and especially fungi that reproduce as rapidly as some of these foliar pathogens,” Spurlock said. “The more applications of the same type of fungicides, the higher the risk is of developing a resistant population. Every time you spray a fungicide, you’re selecting against all the susceptible fungi that are out there, and selecting for everything that’s already resistant in that population, and it may not be the predominant population, or the predominant part of the population. But if you destroy all of it’s competition, it sort of has the run of the place,
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When Missouri and Texas A&M entered the SEC, I projected that A&M would fare better in the long run but Missouri would do better in the short run. This wasn’t a hard guess as the SEC East was down and still is, which has helped Missouri win two SEC East division titles. During those two years, Missouri only beat one SEC team that had a winning conference record. I think now that starts to change. Arkansas, which represented the bottom of the SEC West, took Missouri to the wire at Columbia. Next year, the Tigers must give the Hogs the return trip. The Razorbacks are going to be better, and the SEC is going to start to improve with Tennessee and Florida. e proclamations that the SEC is dead are premaS Th ture, and, in fact, the conference finished 7-5 in bowl games, essentially still better than every other major conference except the Pac-12. The SEC still had more bowl wins than any other major conference. To regain its lofty throne, though, better defense is going to have to be played in the SEC. While the Big Ten that had its day in the sun, the SEC still went 2-2 against them with Missouri killing Minnesota and Tennessee smashing Iowa. The two games the SEC lost to the Big Ten were games the SEC should have won as Auburn should have beaten Wisconsin but instead blew it in overtime and Alabama just had too many turnovers and mistakes against a good Ohio State team and lost by a touchdown. After Ohio State won the national title in the first college football playoff game for the big schools, make no mistake the NCAA does play favorites. Oregon had players for the title game suspended by the NCAA and for good reason. But, I only have to roll back four years
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to the Sugar Bowl where Ohio State players should have been suspended and the NCAA allowed them to play in the game. I can say for certain the Razorbacks would have killed the Buckeyes without those players, though that may have sped up Bobby Petrino’s motorcycle accident a year earlier. Ohio State would be later punished and put on probation for cheating and have to forfeit the game to the Razorbacks. I know technically the Buckeyes had to vacate the game, but to me that’s a forfeit and should be reflected as such in the records and media guides. Jim Tressel, the Ohio State coach, was fired and basically put on the NCAA do not hire list. It did my heart good that the ESPN crawl at the bottom had Ohio State 0-10 against the SEC with the note that Ohio State had to vacate the last Sugar Bowl. Unfortunately for Alabama, it now holds the record as the first SEC team to lose to Ohio State. In the end this year, the Razorbacks may have had the best defense in the SEC as it already had the league’s leading tackler in Martrell Spaight. Robb Smith rode the defense’s success to a pay raise and an extension as the Razorbacks’ defensive coordinator. He deserved it. But for next season, don’t be surprised if at the beginning there might be a drop off on the defense. It’s difficult to replace guys like Spaight, Trey Flowers, and Darius Philon. So, if there is a drop off, it’s not that Smith all of a sudden can’t coach, he’s just going to have to rebuild. I have not seen them, but the word is that backup linebackers Randy Ramsey and Khalia Hackett are extremely fast. We will see if Smith can work his wonders with them. The Razorbacks were 6-6 in the regular season. On average, the belief is that the most teams can usually improve from the previous year is three more wins in a season. The Razorback accomplished that feat this year by going from 3-9 to 6-6. If that pattern holds, the Razorbacks could win nine games next year. The team could have won 10 this year if it would have won the four games it was leading in the fourth quarter against Texas A&M, Alabama, Mississippi State, and Missouri. The Razorbacks will have the opportunity to win three of those games next year. The problem is that the two SEC wins this year against LSU and Ole Miss will be on the road next year. So for now until my two-a-days prediction comes out in August, my early gut feeling is that the team can win four in the conference to be 8-4 overall in 2015. As a side note, the college pick ‘em tournament that I participate in called Poolsville, which I have written about on a few occasions in the past, was won by legendary Arkansas sportswriter, Harry King, who was also voted the Arkansas sportswriter of the year. When asked which one he relished the most, he said hands down winning Poolsville. Interestingly, the win that put him on top was picking Ohio State over Alabama.
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Barrett Stark with Cabot Junior High North football team
January is National Blood Donor Month and this year, American Red Cross supporters have a new way to help save lives through blood and platelet donation with SleevesUp virtual blood drives. SleevesUp is a first-of-itskind website that lets those who feel passionate about blood donation create a virtual blood drive and encourage colleagues, friends and family members to give blood or platelets, or make a financial donation to support their campaign. SleevesUp campaigns allow people to honor someone’s life, celebrate a special occasion or simply bring others together to help save lives – any time of the year – regardless of location. One of the first SleevesUp drives in the nation is in honor of Barrett Stark, a Cabot teen with leukemia. Barrett’s mom, Polly Pettey, encourages people here in Arkansas and across the nation to roll up a sleeve and take part in this virtual blood drive. “You are giving life! Even if your donation gives someone just one more day with someone they love, that is so worth it. Sleeves up!” Barrett began his battle with leukemia in April. Since his diagnosis, he has undergone chemotherapy, bone marrow transplants and other treatments. Barrett received dozens of blood and platelet
transfusions so far and faces at least two and a half more years of treatment. Principal of Cabot Junior High North, Michael Byrd says even through hardship, the 8th grader has remained positive. “He always has a smile on his face. It is inspiring to see his strength.” As a member of the Cabot Junior High North football team, Barrett’s determination off the field has also inspired his team and coach, Danny Spencer. “This young man has great determination. That’s one of the many things that will help him beat this illness. He is very courageous,” said Spencer. “I look forward to seeing him rejoin our team and his CJHN family.” Sleeves Up for Barrett Stark redcrossblood.org/ SleevesUp-for-Barrett/# 100 days 100 pledges to donate About SleevesUp A SleevesUp virtual blood drive can be created online at redcrossblood.org/SleevesUp in just a few minutes. Once a campaign is created, others can pledge their support immediately by making an appointment to donate blood or platelets at a blood drive or donation center convenient for them. Those who are not eligible to give blood, do not have a Red Cross blood donation opportunity near them or simply want to do more
can also support a SleevesUp campaign by making a financial donation to the Red Cross Blood Services. SleevesUp is one of many ways individuals and groups can celebrate National Blood Donor Month, which has been observed in January since 1970 and recognizes the importance of giving blood and platelets while honoring those who roll up a sleeve to help patients in need. The winter months can be especially difficult to collect enough blood and platelets to meet patient needs. Inclement weather can result in blood drive cancellations, and seasonal illnesses, like the flu, can prevent some donors from making or keeping appointments to give. Blood donors with all blood types, particularly O negative, A negative and B negative, and platelet donors are encouraged to make an appointment to give. In addition, individuals are encouraged to check out SleevesUp and invite others to join them in making a lifesaving donation. More information about SleevesUp is available at redcrossblood.org/SleevesUp. How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types
Disciples follow their masters. Coming after a master certainly means following in his footsteps, learning what he has learned, experiencing the good, the bad, and the ugly that he has experienced. Jesus fully expected that His disciples would come after Him. Matthew 16, Mark 8, and Luke 9 each record a lengthy statement from Jesus which deals with the disciples following Him. I want to deal with one sentence from Jesus charge to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me.” (Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34, Luke 9:23 NASU) Many have explained this directive from Jesus to mean that Christians are to deny themselves various worldly pleasures. It can mean that and surely a penitent and prayerful Christian can derive benefit from fasting of any number of worldly pleasures. However, it seems to me that there is a more important point that Christ is making. Others have pointed to some trouble, pain, burden, illness, injury, etc. in their lives and said, “That is my cross to bear.” I am quite sure that is not Christ’s point in this passage. Partly because Christ ends this passage by pointing out the future glorification of the disciples, I think a case can be made that redemption and sanctification are both pictured in this one sentence, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me.” (Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34, Luke 9:23 NASU) “Wishing to come after Christ” is closely akin to repentance, for certainly as lost people we were walking or running away from Christ. Choosing to follow Christ necessitates a change in direction, which pictures repentance. Rather than denying worldly pleasures or things it seems that “denying self ” refers to my admission that there is nothing within me
that could bring about my salvation. I was absolutely guilty before God and His law. I was not capable of saving myself. I was dead in my sin. I had no spark of life in me. Even my faith was a gift from God. Without His prompting and His revelation of Himself to me, I would never have chosen Him. This seems to be the point of “denying myself ”. I deny any ability on my part to save myself. Choosing to follow Christ sounds a lot like coming to Him in faith, accepting His gift of salvation. It seems to me that “taking up my cross” refers to appropriating Christ’s cross as my own. In other words, I accept His work on the cross as my own. His finished work is sufficient for my salvation. “Taking up my cross” would also seem to include identifying with Christ in humiliation, suffering, and death. Philippians 3:9-10 puts it this way, “the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith, that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.” (NASU) Comparing some tribulation in my life to Christ’s cross seems offensive to me. There simply is no comparison there. Luke adds the word “daily” which Matthew and Mark omit. “Daily” gives an indication that there is an ongoing process to this “taking up the cross”. The Christian is called to sanctification, which is an ever increasing process of being conformed to the image of Christ. “Daily” identifying with Christ of the cross is a sure way of being made like Christ. “Daily denying myself ” by denying any power in my own strength, wisdom, etc. seems another certain way of being sanctified. Does anyone want to come after Christ? ….... pastorsteve8800@gmail.com
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