F (USPS156-140) Vol. 133, Number 15 DeWitt, AR 72042 • 16 Pages • 2 Sections • 75 cents
AROUND THE COUNTY
irst Baptist Preschool Holds Easter Egg Hunt
Serving Arkansas County, County Arkansas Since 1882
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Annual Egg Hunt at DeWitt City Park
By Shelly Faulkner
DEWITT SENIOR CENTER RAFFLE
The DeWitt Senior Center is raffling tickets for a K2-120 quart ice chest full of fishing items. This raffle will benefit our Meals On Wheels program. Meals on Wheels programs collectively serve a nutritious meal, a warm smile and the safety check that keep over 2.5 million seniors a year healthy and living in their own homes. For more information please contact the Center at 870-946-1196 or come by the DeWitt Senior Citizens Center located at 205 N. Main.
CHICKEN LITTLE & LITTLE RED HEN COMING TO GILLETT
Chicken Little & Little Red Hen are coming to Gillett on April 22nd at 1:30 at the Gillett Elementary School Auditorium.
ASSESSMENT REMINDER
Vehicle assessment time ends May 31st. To avoid a penalty please go online at www.arkansascountyassessor.net to update your account or call 946-1795 in DeWitt or 673-6586 in Stuttgart. You may also come in at 101 Court Square DeWitt or 302 South College in Stuttgart, we are now located in the main Courthouse basement.
ARKANSAS COUNTY RETIRED TEACHER MEETING
Arkansas county Retired Teachers will meet Wednesday April 15 at 11:30 in DeWitt at the Willows Restaurant. Our speaker will be Doug Estes with the Arkansas State Police. The topic will be on internet predators. Come and learn how to protect your grandchildren and others from this growing threat.
BOY SCOUTS SELLING CAMP CARDS
Boy Scout Troop 81 is selling camp cards to help pay for summer camp at Camp Rockefeller in Damascus, AR. Price is $5.00.
Story and Photos on Page A8
The Wildlife 4-H Club hosted the annual Easter egg hunt at the DeWitt City Park Saturday, April 4th.
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LOCAL NEWS RKANSAS COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS Government Arkansas County Quorum Court meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the courthouse. Crocketts Bluff Volunteer Fire Department meets the 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
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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 Mon-
day of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m. DeWitt Band Parents Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the DeWitt High School band room. DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at 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.
DES Egg Hunt By Shelly Faulkner
2015 Educator Career Fair Saturday, April 18, 2015 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Little Rock Metroplex/Team Summit Event Center 10800 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, AR 72204
Who Should Attend: • Current educators looking for new employment opportunities • Teachers interested in returning to the classroom • Individuals interested in becoming teachers Registration Information: www.arkansased.gov | (501) 682-5535
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Obituary Willie Mae Mays Willie Mae Mays known as “Mae” of Dumas, Arkansas entered into eternal rest Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Pine Bluff. Willie Mae was born April 7, 1931 in Tillar, Arkansas she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Birts and Mary Lee Burton. She accepted Christ at an early age. She was a former member of Union Baptist Church for over 50 years and also a former District Missionary of Big Creek and Reedville District. Baptized in Jesus Name in June 2012 and united with the Exodus Apostolic Church in Gould, Arkansas under the leadership of her son Elder William Wilson where she remained a faithful member until death. Willie Mae worked as a production worker for Sunbeam over 14 years in Dumas Arkansas until the closing of Sunbeam and was also a housewife. Willie Mae was preceded in death by her husband Jim “J.C. Mays, parents: Lonnie Birts and Mary Lee Burton, her brother: Collin Birts, her sister: Shirley Trice Perkins. She is survived by his children; (2) Sons; William (Eddye) Wilson Sr. of Pine Bluff, Arkansas and Ricky (Shirley) Mays of Dumas, Arkansas. (2) Brothers: Edward Trice of California, Harrell Birts of Louisville, Kentucky ,(3) Sisters: Delores Davis of Phoenix, Arizona, Betty Cowthon and Leatrice Johnson of Louisville, Kentucky, Grandchildren: (9) Grandchildren: Phillip (Katrina) Stennis, Carsandra(Bryan) Beasley, Kim Wilson Dean, Don(Keshea) Wilson, Consuela(Michael) McKinzie, Stephanie(Fred) Smith, Stacey Wilson McPherson, William Wilson Jr., Kammi(Marlon) Nesbitt, (19) Great Grandchildren: Brayonna(Julius) McDade, Ty(Lisa) Miller, Cheneda Stennis, Tajahnae, Samiya, Keshun, and Calleigh Wilson, Candace, Garrick, Michael, and Lathan McKinzie, Darnyel Miller, Kenzie Dean, Kameron and Koby Clark, Timarchris and Anastacia McPherson, Xander Thomas and Xeland Jackson, (6) Great Great Grandchildren: Julius Jr., Braydon, and Jordan McDade, Saniya and McKenzie Miller, Rhylinn Nalls, a special friend Mrs. I. T. Glass of Mitchellville and Mrs. Jenny Jones of Dumas. a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Funeral service will be Saturday April 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Exodus Apostolic Church in Gould, Ar. With Elder William Wilson Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Varner by Mc Kinzie/Wilson Funeral Home of Gould. Visitation will be from 4 -6 p.m. at the Union Baptist Church in Dumas, Arkansas.
Community Briefs By Ora London Church: Celebrating Easter weekend has been joyful as well as keeping our mind on the reason for the season: Jesus. We as a church family celebrated with the children, eggs and goodies. They performed little speeches and songs and all had a great time. We still as a church family invite anyone that doesn’t have a church home or any other place to worship to come out and be with us at First Missionary Baptist Church. We will greet all with welcome arms and thanksgiving in our hearts. We are preparing for our Choir day program May 24. Please come and be with us on this day. Sunday School every Sunday morning 9:45am Morning Service every Sunday11:00 am. Bible study is every Wednesday at 6pm. Laymen’s brotherhood is the 2nd & 4th Friday at 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal every Thursday at 6pm Sick: Karen Duncan Patricia Grayson Peggy Bateman Essie Hayes Calvin Gene London Mrs. Otelia Fitzpatrick Gene Joyner Lets keep our families with losses in our prayers: The Slaters family, the Woodruff Callahan families and all other families with losses. Keeping in our prayers are: Armella Wright, Kerry Collins, Lois Wilson’s mother, Delores Gray, John Fleming, Eddie Fleming and Latonia Beleford. Announcements: Concerned Citizens of Dewitt will be meeting Monday at Nichols Chapel AME at 6pm. Pastor Odessa Cash Chairperson. Another call for our parents to bring your children out to be with us on church days other than yours to fellowship with us at First Baptist. We’ll be glad to welcome you. Dewitt City Council Meeting is every 2nd Monday of each month at 6pm. Back to school fun day committee is having their meeting April 11th at Myra Mullins home at 10am. A thank you to all that came out to help celebrate the balloon release for my son’s birthday memorial held Saturday. Thanks for the horse rides for the children. Birthdays: April 6th Della Banks April 9th Tanisha Williams April 12th Lawerance Williams April 27th James O’Neal April 16th Hazel B. Wyatt April 11th Essie Hayes Quote: You should never let adversity get you down except on your knees. Pastor Odessa Cash Quote: Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Scripture: Psalm 107 Oh give thanks unto the lord for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever.
March for Meals I Serve a Risen Savior Local Meals for Seniors By Pastor Steve Ellison
Every year Meals on Wheels America kicks off its annual fundraising effort called March for Meals during the months of March and April. The DeWitt Senior Citizen’s Center hosts fundraisers in the spring to help fund the meal program. Meals on Wheels delivers a nutritious meal, a safety check and the smile that serve as a lifeline to homebound and socially isolated seniors. This combination of services goes well beyond fighting the battle against hunger that threatens one in six of America’s seniors – it provides the support and peace of mind that enable them to remain safely and securely in their own homes as they continue to age. For the eighteenth year, the Feinstein Foundation of Rhode Island has pledged to make a $1 million donation to be divided among the hunger-fighting agencies across the nation. This foundation is dedicated to help fight and offset the reduced funds that our centers are seeing. This year the DeWitt Senior Center is raffling tickets for a fundraiser to one big collection of items donated by local businesses. You may donate to the raffle or make a donation to the fundraiser itself. It is tax deductible. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Meals on Wheels program. For more information about how you can donate to this fundraiser or the services offered by the DeWitt Senior Center, call 870-946-1196.
In 1933, A.H. Ackley wrote, “I serve a risen Savior; He’s in the world today. I know that He is living, whatever men may say. I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer, And just the time I need Him, He’s always near. He lives, He lives! Christ Jesus lives today!... You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart.” Our experience is a wonderful proof that the tomb is empty and Christ is alive and well today. His presence in our lives affirms that truth. The fact that we were radically and permanently changed when we were converted is very good evidence that Christ is risen. In addition to our personal experience with the risen Christ, the Bible also provides evidence through eyewitness accounts. 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 summarizes the resurrection appearances of Christ and indicates the significance of His resurrection, “I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 After that He appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom remain until now, but some have fallen asleep; then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles; and last of all, as to one untimely born, He appeared to me also.” (NASU) If each of these eyewitnesses were given 15 minutes to testify it would take more than five whole days around the clock to finish the testimony. Many of these eye-witnesses were still alive when 1 Corinthians was written. The fact that these eye-witnesses did not dispute Paul’s account is great evidence that Christ lives. Furthermore, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 declares that the testimony of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection was of “first importance”. 1 Corinthians 15:14-19 further emphasizes the significance of Christ’s resurrection, “If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your faith also is vain. Moreover we are even found to be false witnesses of God, because we testified against God that He raised Christ, whom He did not raise, if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised; and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If we have hoped in Christ in this life only, we are of all men most to be pitied.” (NASU) Those are strong words. If Christ is not resurrected, we are false witnesses and our faith in Christ is useless and we are not forgiven of our sins. If Christ is not resurrected, we should be
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Petal Pushers will be open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and on call 7 days a week for funeral needs
Kim Snyder 322 W. 2ND ST. DEWITT, AR 72042 870-509-0048 • 870-946-0880
Thank You We would like to thank the many people for their calls, cards, prayers, food, flowers and visits during the sickness and death of our loved one. A special thanks to Crestpark Nursing Home, DeWitt Hospital, Dr. Maxwell and Dr. Burleson for making our Mom and Gran comfortable during her last days on this Earth. We also would like to thank Landmark Missionary Baptist Church for the wonderful meal you provided and Bro. Donald Lee Ruffin for the beautiful service. Please know you all have a special place in our hearts and your acts of kindness will not be forgotten. God Bless You All. Ruby Jane Watson Family
Thank You We want to thank our family and friends for each act of kindness shown to us during the loss of our loved one and for the food, flowers, and memorials. A special thank you to the ladies of First Assembly of God Church for preparing and serving the lunch for our family. To Bro. Steve Mannis and Bro. Ron Eickmeyer for the service. To the Gospel Expressions for the music and to the Essex Funeral Home. We appreciate each of you.
The Family of Betty Jo Gardner
Ferguson Rural Health Clinic Dr. Ralph Maxwell & Suzette Boyd, APN
Open Mon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 870-946-3637 Taking New Patients - New Born to Geriatric Care - Pre Employment Drug Screening - School Physicals - DOT Physicals by appt. only -
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FAITH & RELIGION
A Thought By Michael P. Daniel “The same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the religious leaders, Jesus came and stood in the midst and said to them, ‘Peace be with you’. When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. So Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you’. And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained’.” John 20:19-23 NKJV “He is risen!” The familiar Easter mantra. It is what we celebrate. That which we usually refer to as “the final resting place” (the grave) is apparently not so final after all. Jesus was killed, He was buried, and then He was raised from the grave. The fat lady has not yet sung! Still, what does it mean to us? There are theological and doctrinal answers as to what we are told it is supposed to mean, but that does not answer what it actually means to the individual. Depending on whom we
ask, we will get all kinds of answers; but it usually falls on the side of “excuse”. “It means I don’t have to go to church.” “It means I don’t have to obey The Lord’s Law.” “It means I don’t have to do the religious thing.” “It means I don’t have to do anything I don’t feel like doing.” The tiresome list goes on for us, and it is all true; we don’t have to do anything. Yet the disciples were not given much time to come up with their list of things they no longer “have to” do. Hiding in fear for having been associated with this “blasphemer”, these guys were not thinking of lists. In their fear they were trying to process what Mary Magdalene had come from the empty tomb to share (John 20:18). Just as they were trying to wrap their minds around Mary’s report and all they had likely heard also from Peter and John, probably asking themselves what it all means, Jesus showed up and told them exactly what it means: “As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” With the Gift of the Holy Spirit and authority from Above to deal with the real power of sin, the Church has been so commissioned. Not “these guys” or “some
Dark Nights and Singing Birds By Tom Smith This past week as I ran around the base track at 5:30 in the morning, it was still dark outside and my heart was heavy for various reasons: others’ suffering . . .the world’s condition... recent deaths of some dear friends and co-workers, etc. As I trudged around the track, I felt “heavy” all over. My legs felt heavy. My body felt heavy. My mind felt heavy. And, my soul felt heavy. But, then I heard a bird singing nearby in the top of a tree in the darkness. Since I don’t speak Birdenese, I couldn’t tell why he was singing. However, to me it was evident he wasn’t too concerned about hawks, cats or not being able to find a worm for breakfast at daylight. He was simply singing. And, suddenly, there on the track the Heavenly Father whispered to me, “Never forget, My dear child, My Eye is still on the sparrow—and I’m still watching over you.” Even though my gait didn’t quicken much, my heart did. The Lord reminded me that’s it good for me to be concerned about others; however, it becomes an unnecessary sin when I feel like it’s up to me to bear those cares—especially when He’s said to “cast all your cares upon Me, for I care for you” (I Peter 5:7). Likewise, He reminded me of Jesus’ blessed Invitation to “come unto Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and I’ll give you rest” (Matthew 11:2830). Simply put, in the midst of our sorrows there is a Friend Who’s “well-acquainted with our grief ” (Isaiah 53:3). In fact, He also “has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows” (v.4). Therefore, there’s no need for us to labor under them any longer. He will bear them and He will bear US, for His “underneath are His everlasting Arms” (Deuteronomy 33:27). Hallelujah!! Oh, dear Reader, life is sad. Incredibly sad. Everywhere we look we see those who are suffering. Struggling under a weight of grief or guilt. And sometimes that “someone” is us. Like the Apostle Paul, we sometimes feel “pressed
The Lutheran Churches of South Arkansas County Invite You To Worship:
St. Luke Lutheran St. Paul Lutheran Church Church 903 E. 2nd St.-DeWitt Corner of 2nd & RoseGillett 548-2554 946-2312 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m.
Where Jesus Christ Is Always Present In Word and Sacrament Pastor Chad Philipp Bro. Dennis Ingle Pastor Jason Burke Assc. Pastor/ Youth Minister Perry Simpson Music
Schedule of Services Sunday School...................9:45 A.M. Morning Worship..............10:45 A.M. Evening Service..................6:00 P.M. Adult Bible Study Tues.......6:00 P.M. Teen Bible Study Wed........6:00 P.M. AWANA Wed..................6:00 P.M.
Unity Missionary Baptist Church 4th & Harrison, DeWitt, AR (870) 946-1390
out of measure (squashed), beyond strength (depleted), insomuch that we despaired even of life itself ” (II Corinthians 1:8). But, it was in that time that he realized (and so should we) that “we have the sentence of death in ourselves that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God Who raises the dead, Who delivered us from so great a death and does (still) deliver. . .” (II Cor. 1:9a). Yes, within each of us there is a “death sentence.” Like a man sitting on death row, we know our days here are numbered. We know the Death Angel will one day come knocking at our door. However, we shouldn’t fear that Day—not when the One Who conquered death and the grave lives within our hearts. A thousand times no! Instead, we should remember His Promise to “never leave us or forsake us” (Hebrews 13:5). Truly, He is “the Friend that sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24) and “a very present Help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). Because He (Jesus) lives, as the song says, “I can face tomorrow. Because He lives all fear is gone. Because I know Who holds the future, my life is worth the living—just because He lives.” Amen and amen. How thankful I am for the bird singing in the darkness. He reminded me of those truths and why I should share them with you. Here’s hoping they helped. So, remember: even though you have a death sentence within you, you also have a “Life Celebration” when you remember Who walks with you and what He’s preparing for you later on. Truly, in Christ, the Risen Lord, we can have “Life and have it more abundantly” (John 10:10b). Glory! Have you heard a bird singing in the darkness lately? Maybe it’s time you started listening. (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 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
guys” – THE CHURCH, the Body of Christ! According to the One who had been sent, all who claim allegiance are so sent. It is past time to get over this notion of what The Resurrection means to “me”. One’s personal witness, while important but when separated from the whole of the Church, becomes disconnected from the “Vine” (John 15:5). Once the “branch” is completely disengaged from the Body (the “Vine”), it begins to wither and can no longer bear “fruit”. We have not been saved from anything (even though we are “being saved”, 1 Corinthians 1:18); we have been called to something much greater, much bigger than self, much more important than simply “me”! Jesus was no “lone ranger” nor was He seeking “lone rangers”, so we should not fool ourselves into believing we are a church unto ourselves. There is so much more for us, but we have to want it enough to reach for it. So reach! Blessings, Michael
WEEKLY SERMON
The Apostle Paul Said, “Follow Me.” By William Wood
Most church people know that the apostle Paul wrote most of the New Testament. And we know that Paul was once so against the Man Jesus Christ that he had made it his no. one goal to stamp out His Followers and heir teachings about Jesus. We also now know that although Paul was a high ranking official in the Jewish church, he was not a Christian until his encounter with Jesus on his road to Damascus. It was after that experience that God began to teach Paul His Word. From a murderer of Christians to a man that God used to write most of the New Testament is no small charge! His change was sudden and drastic. So much so that the Jews he had been working with, to stop the Christians, now turned on him, and was trying to kill Paul! By a revelation from God Paul now knew that the man that he had thought was an imposter, and had been born out of wedlock, and considered by the Jewish church to be a bastard child, was in fact God’s Christ, sent to die for the sins of mankind! But as has always happened before, the church natural (religious but not saved) rejected the truth! In prayer recently, I began to wonder how the churches of DeWitt would receive Paul’s teaching if he should come here for a revival. As I considered this question I was made aware that most of our churches would have a problem with a lot of his doctrine! And so my thought was to present Paul’s teaching by quoting the Scripture for it, then see how many of us would book Paul for revival in our church. And so in the beginning of his teaching I will state a doctrine that would keep him out of some of our churches. Gal. 1:8 “But though we or an angel from Heaven preach any other Gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed?” Paul’s teaching on Christians morals has not been changed, and will never be! We will all be judged by it at White Throne Judgement! So now we will set forth some of that teaching, to see if we would want him to preach us a revival! In our Trinity churches he would preach One God! 1ST Corinthians 8:4 “ _ _ _ there is none other God but one.” In our Baptist churches he would preach that you did not necessarily receive the Holy Ghost when your sins were forgiven! He would ask, “Have you received the Holy Ghost “since” you believed?” (Acts 19:5) “When they heard this they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Then in Acts 19:6 they received The Holy Ghost when Paul laid his hands on them. We are out of space, but we will continue Paul’s revival message next week. God is looking for churches that will receive Paul’s teaching. We want to find out what our church would do with his doctrine, that he said not even an angel could change it! If Paul was in DeWitt and meeting with our pastors and elders concerning a meeting, he would repeat his words in 1st Corinthians 11:1-2 “Be ye followers of men, even as I also am of Christ. Now I praise you, brethren, that you remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances as I delivered them to you.” Tune in next week to read more of his ordinances. Amen
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Human Remains Found By Terrye Seamon Human remains were discovered Thursday off Highway 1 in DeWitt. Bill Sadler, public information officer for the Arkansas State Police said, “Special agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division were requested to respond Thursday, April 2 to a location near DeWitt where human remains had been discovered.” According to Mayor Ralph Relyea, the remains were found by surveyors in the vacant lots near Farmers
and Merchants Bank. No positive identification of the body has been made yet, and details concerning the cause of death have not been determined. Another complication in the identification process is the fact that, according to Relyea, no missing person reports have been filed in the area. Sadler said that the remains, which appear to be those of a male, were taken to the Arkansas State Crime
Laboratory in order to determine the identity and a possible cause or manner of death. Concerning the suspicion of foul play, the mayor said, “There are no indications one way or the other.” As to the specific details of the remains and how long the body had been in the lot, Arkansas County Coroner Cooper Essex said, “It [the details] will all be determined at the crime lab.”
Circuit Clerk Office Applies for Record Preservation Grant By Terrye Seamon Winston Churchill once said, “The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” Due to a possible grant from the Arkansas Association of Counties, Arkansas County’s land and deed records restoration project may soon be completed. Arkansas County Circuit Clerk Sarah Merchant applied for the grant after the Arkansas County Quorum Court approved the application process March 10. Merchant explained that the process usually takes approximately a year from start to finish, and the grant will not be awarded until October. If Arkansas County receives the grant, the funds will be used to digitally preserve the remaining 216 record books of the Northern district. All of the land and deed records for the Southern district of the county have already been digitized. “Once we get these 216, all of Arkansas County land records will be digitized,” Merchant said. Merchant has applied for the grant every year since 2009, and with the exception of 2014, the county has received it every year. “I am so thankful. We have been so blessed to have this resource,” the circuit clerk said. According to Merchant, the process is easier if the county applies for the grant in phases instead of
asking for the entire amount at one time. Each grant Arkansas County has received has been approximately $20,000 and used for setting up the computer operating system and digitizing the records. “Since we have gone into scanning, we do not [keep] physical books anymore. We were running out of room,” she said. Other than these grants from the Arkansas Association of Counties, Merchant explained that the only other financial assistance for preservation has come from donations from the Arkansas County Records and Preservation Committee. They have organized and sponsored several fundraising activities and letter writing campaigns in order to help raise money. “The people of Arkansas County are really conscientious about our historical records, so we have had a really good support base over the years. We have been able to do a whole lot as far as restoration with our records just from those donations,” Merchant said. Merchant further explained that donations from the records and preservation committee have been utilized by her office as well as the county clerk’s office for restoring marriage, will, probate and county court records. Since the Arkansas Association of Counties Grant is not a resource that is available to
the county clerk’s office, and the land and deed records restoration project is almost finished, Merchant said, “We are starting to shift those funds [from the Arkansas County Records and Preservation Committee] to the county clerk’s office more because I have more restoration already complete.” Since Arkansas County is the oldest county in the state and both offices have records dating back to 1808 when the capital was still located at Arkansas Post, Arkansas County Clerk Melissa Wood’s job of restoration is far from complete. “We have restored the oldest records here, and the oldest records in Stuttgart,” Wood said. She explained that although the earliest records from the early 1800’s to 1927 have been preserved, they have not been digitized. She went on to say that the county’s current records from 2013 to the present have been digitized. The county clerk noted that the cost of restoring just one of the records books is approximately $2,500, and all the funding has come from the records and preservation committee. “None of this preservation project has been grant money,” Wood said. A social fundraising event, “A Night in White,” is currently being planned, but an exact date has not been announced yet.
Fall 2014 Presidential and Dean’s Scholars Announced CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas has announced the Dean’s List and the Presidential Scholars List for the fall 2014 semester. Recognition on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 grade point average with a minimum course load
of 12 credit hours. Students must achieve a 4.0 grade point average with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours to receive the recognition of Presidential Scholar. Nine hundred fifteen students were named Presidential Scholars and 1,363 were named to the
Dean’s List. Here are the students from your area who were recognized on the Dean’s List: Catherine Bussey from DeWitt, Reagan Lane from DeWitt, and Darby Wallace from DeWitt.
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Above left: The Easter Bunny with Marian Fuhrman; Above middle: The Easter Chick with Anna Rose Lowe; Above right: The Easter Bunny holds Everly Branham
your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you” (John 13:13-15 NKJV). Jesus also said, “If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me” (vs 8b). This act of humility and submission is not about condoning or embracing lifestyles we deem objectionable. It is entirely about what lies before us. It is an anointing of the disciples to “do as I have done to you”. Our mission is in the hospitality of the Covenant we claim to believe and embrace. “For whatever you do to the least of these, you do to Me”. It is not about political or social objections; it is about genuine religious devotion and appropriate expression. This week especially, it is about being mindful of what is unfolding in the Passion of the Messiah, what Jesus believed necessary to leave with and entrust to us. To be clear, I am opposed to same-gender marriage within the
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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. ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT Menard Heritage Park was the setting for Gillett’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Over 100 kiddo’s joined the
Easter Bunny and Easter Chick for a fun-filled Saturday afternoon on April 4, 2015. Everyone enjoyed cookies, punch, and hunting Easter eggs! The Gillett Civic Group and City of Gillett would like to thank everyone who came out and all of those participating in the afternoon to make it a complete success!
An Anointing
By Michael P. Daniel This familiar passage is the account of Jesus washing the feet of His disciples. They are gathered in the Upper Room and are preparing for the Passover, but Jesus does this foot washing thing first, this act of complete humility and submission in order to show that “a servant is not greater than his master, nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him” (John 13:16). In other words, Jesus says, ‘If I can do this thing, you can do no less’. In the midst of Holy Week when we should be focusing on Jesus’ final days on this earth, it is a crying shame that Arkansas Christians have gotten entirely too caught up in the political and social upheaval caused by the controversial
SB 1228, “The Religious Freedom Restoration Act” (it is not important what I think about the bill. If you care to know what it actually says, read it for yourself). It has been approved by the Arkansas Senate and is currently making its rounds in the Arkansas House. The governor has expressed his intent to sign the bill (pending some fixes), and there is much “wailing and gnashing of teeth”. It is written in the Proverbs, “Sometimes there is a way that seems to be right, but in the end it is the way of death” (16:25). To refuse commercial service to same-gender couples based upon religious objections to their lifestyle is a sticky wicket. Even though the propri-
etors of commercial ventures may be religiously devout persons, they may still face legal challenges because of the commercial nature of their business. This, however, is not the challenge we should be so concerned with. Rather the real challenge is in Jesus’ act in today’s Gospel reading. To reserve the right to refuse service to anyone based on one’s own religious ideal is dangerous territory especially in the context of the Gospel reading. Peter thought he had the right idea when he tried to resist Jesus’ act, but in fact he missed the point entirely. “You call Me Teacher and Lord and you say well, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed
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Church because I believe the Scriptures and the Spirit, not the interpreters with a “progressive” social agenda or a false notion of “love”. If this makes me a narrowminded, knuckle-dragging, mouth-breathing, sister-marrying backwoods hick in the sight of others, so be it. This is not to say, however, that I will refuse to allow anyone to worship or receive the Sacraments of the Church nor will I refuse to serve anyone a plate at the church potluck because I find their lifestyle objectionable. To do so while overlooking my own sin, the other idolaters, adulterers, fornicators, and gamblers, is to miss the “baptism” which comes from Jesus’ desire to serve “as an example”. It is about neither condoning nor condemning. It is about Christ and the “example” He gave us not by telling us what to do but by showing us how to do it and why. If we do not get that, no legislation will help.
On Saturday, April 11th, Arkansas Post Museum State Park will hold a “Spring time on the Prairie” Festival from 10 am until 2 pm. Demonstrations of old-fashioned skills and ways will be stationed throughout the park. Visitors will be able to experience a variety of historically based programs such as Dutch oven cooking, corn shelling and grinding, fur trading, wash day, old-fashioned children’s games, primitive hunting, butter making, seed planting and much more. “There is no better way to experience what life was like on the south end of the Arkansas Grand Prairie than this festival”, says Maria Jackson, Museum Program Assistant. “Kids of all ages will be able to explore the past through these hands-on activities. We invite everyone to come out and help us celebrate spring on the Grand Prairie.” For more information on this festival or any of the museum’s upcoming events, please call the museum at (870) 548-2634. Arkansas Post Museum State Park is located six miles south of Gillett and fourteen miles north of Dumas on Highway 165.
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With April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month, First United Methodist Church hosted the annual smoked pork loin fundraiser to benefit CASA Saturday, April 4th. Pork loins were sold for $25 and there was a “sweet shop” set up to purchase homemade cookies, cakes and pies.
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ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 Beginning cash balance - January 1,2014 Ending cash balance - December 31, 2014 REVENUES State aid Federal aid Property taxes Sales taxes Fines, forfeitures, and costs Investment income Officers’ fees 911 fees Jail fees Sanitation fees Insurance premiums collected Treasurer’s commission Collector’s commission Assessor’s salary and expense Other TOTAL REVENUES Less: Treasurer’s commission NET REVENUES EXPENDITURES Current: General government Highways and streets Health Law enforcement Public safety Recreation and culture Sanitation Social services Airport TOTAL CURRENT Debt Service: Bond principal Note principal Lease principal TOTAL EXPENDITURES EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers in Transfers out Audit adjustment due accounts Audit adjustment from accounts TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) EXCESS OF REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES
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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILBUR NOLAN MEINS, DECEASED CASE NO. PR-2015-14 SD NOTICE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 721 South Tyler, DeWitt, AR 72042 DATE OF DEATH: January 30, 2015 An affidavit for collection of small estate was filed herein on the 18th day of MARCH, 2014, which listed the following described personal property located in the Southern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas, to wit: Personal property (tangible and intangible) Stock in EZ Living, Inc. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the undersigned within three (3) 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 on the 2nd day of APRIL, 2015. BOYD & BUIE ATTORNEYS FOR DISTRIBUTEE, Vivian Meins 308 Court Square, DeWitt, Arkansas 72042 (870) 946-4520 BY: /s/ Christina Boyd, Attorney at Law Adv. 14-2tfc
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARSHALL RAY SMITH, DECEASED P-2015-13 SD NOTICE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 30 Capps Loop, DeWitt, AR 72042 DATE OF DEATH: April 9, 2009 An Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributes was filed on March 18, 2015, with regard to the Estate of Marshall Ray Smith, deceased, with the Clerk of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Arkansas County, Arkansas, pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 28-41-101. The legal description of the real property listed in the Affidavit is as follows: A part of the Southwest Quarter Northeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 4 South, Range 3 West, described by metes and bounds as follows: Commencing at a point 717 feet North and 490 feet East of the Southwest Corner of the said Southwest Quarter, Northeast Quarter, Section 33, Township 4 South Range 3 West; thence North 109 feet; thence East 200 feet; thence South 109 feet; thence West 200 feet to
the point of beginning, containing ½ acre, more or less and located in the Southern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas. All persons having claims against the Estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the distributee or her attorney within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit of the estate. This notice first published on the 2nd day of APRIL, 2015. BOYD & BUIE Attorneys for Distributee, MARSHALL KIRK SMITH 308 Court Square, DeWitt, AR 72042 (870) 946-4520 BY: /s/ Christina Boyd Adv. 14-2tfc
LEGAL NOTICE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF NOMINATIONS In accordance with the provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, nominations are hereby solicited for persons to be appointed to serve on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Board for the Southeast Arkansas Workforce Innovation and Opportunity area, which includes the counties of Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, and Lincoln. The individuals nominated should represent one of the following groups: 1. Private Business or Industry 2. Education 3. Organized Labor 4. Community-Based Organizations 5. Economic Development 6. Veterans’ Services 7. Adult Education 8. Rehabilitation Services The Board currently has vacancies in Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties. All nominations must be submitted, in writing, to the office of the County Judge or the office of the Mayor by close of business on May 1, 2015. Adv. 14-2tfc
All persons having claims against the Estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the Estate. Provided that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the Decedent shall also be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such Estate. This Notice first published the 9th day of APRIL, 2015. BOYD & BUIE Attorneys at Law 308 Court Square DeWitt, Arkansas 72042 ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE CHRISTAL SINGLETON P.O. Box 384 St. Charles, AR 72140 ADMINISTRATRIX Adv. 15-2tfc
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By Michael P. Daniel “I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart is like wax; it has melted within me. My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue clings to my jaw. You have brought me to the dust of death. Dogs have surrounded me; the congregation of the wicked has enclosed me.” Psalm 22:14-16a Do you ever have those days when, no matter how right you try to do, someone seems determined to undermine you? Or you make an honest mistake, and you are still raked over the coals? Even in the church, those whom you thought to be your fellow workers and friends turn on you and seem to go out of their way to make sure even those outside the Church should come and try to get a piece of you? In nearly every church across the land, there are what are known as “clergy killers” who come in many different forms. It seems to be their lot to make life and ministry for the pastor as miserable as possible. It doesn’t really matter whether there is a particular issue at stake for the church. It is the “clergy killer’s” mission in life to make the pastor’s life as uncomfortable
as possible – and often for reasons not fully known or justified. Sadly, very often the church remains silent, figuring it’s none of their business – or in the vain hope it will go away. Yet it is not just clergy and family who suffer. The entire church suffers when that “killer’s” friends pretend allegiance to the “killer” by refusing to participate in the life of that particular church, but the reality is they are staying away because of the toxicity advocated and joyfully spread by that “killer”. They cannot be sure whether or when that “killer” will turn his or her guns on them! Sign up for that?? Only a fool would knowingly and willfully walk into such a poisoned environment. By now Jesus is facing the very same thing. Those who were once His “friends” have become “killers”. Not the religious leaders who were never His friends nor the secular authorities to whom Jesus was handed. These may be directly at fault for Jesus’ crucifixion, but those indirectly involved must not be so easily let off the hook. Simon Wiesenthal, in his book, “The Sunflower”, asked the haunting question he observed during
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GREETINGS: Morning Everyone! Again, I hope everybody had a good and safe weekend. I really hope or wish that the rain would go away a few days because everyone’s yards are so very wet that we can’t get in our flower beds yet. But I bet that before long we will all be praying for rain. What do y’all think, folks? I started packing my winter clothes up a couple of weeks ago. But guess what, I have had to unpack some things already. Ha! I have always said, “If you don’t like our weather, partner, just hang loose for a few days, because the weather down here changes so often that you have to like one day anyway. ” Am I right??? SOWRHEAVER SERVICES: Our sincere condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Daphne Lynn Edwards Sowrheaver, age 57 of Gillett, whom the angels came to take to Heaven on March 22, 2015. Her visitation was 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, March 25th at Essex Funeral Home in DeWitt. Her funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26. 2015 at Grace Church in Gillett. Burial was in Gillett Cemetery with Essex Funeral Home in DeWitt in charge. I did not know this lady, but my heartfelt sympathy goes out to her family and friends for all of us. GARDNER SERVICES: Our most condolences and prayers goes out to the family and friends of Betty Jo Coit Gardner, age 77, of DeWitt went to be with her Lord & Savior Friday, March 27, 2015. Betty Jo’s visitation was Sunday evening, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. March 29th at Essex Funeral Home. Her funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 30 at Essex Funeral Home. Betty Jo was a very good friend of mine. Everyone in Betty’s family is so special to Jay and I because we all grew up together. I even go back as far as her Grandma Coit. I miss her
already although Jay and I were unable to see her and visit with family members due to health reasons. But, I know that she is not suffering now. If we can do anything to ease the pain you are going through, please let us know. WE LOVE YOU ALL!!!! (No Billy, I can’t cook anymore.) CAMPERS DINE OUT: Jay and I dined out Friday night at the Bull Pen with our friends from Monticello who were camping at Merrisac State Park below Tichnor during spring break. We had planned to be camping with them also, but J.W. has had lots of health problems for the past two-three months. We are unable to do much of anything. But, with the help of the Lord and prayers, I know we both will be better before long and maybe we can “kick up our heels before long.” CBCC MEETING: The Crockett’s Bluff Community Center held their monthly meeting, Thursday March 26 at 6:30 p.m. This was actually the first meeting for 2015 due to the past weather conditions in January and February. We did not get to attend this meeting because Jay did not feel good. I do not know how many members attended, but I understand that there were enough members to enjoy a very good potluck meal and for several games of bingo. I’m sorry that we could not attend, but if the weather is good enough and Jay is well enough, we will be there for the April meeting. We all meet the fourth Thursday of every month from 6:30 untill . . . for a short meeting, potluck dinner, and if enough folks are able to come, we play bingo and always have good fellowship and fun. Anyone and everyone that is interested in joining in with us, just come out to Crockett’s Bluff Community Center, “right down town,” bring your favorite potluck dish or dishes, your little “white elephant gift or gifts”
for bingo and join in the fun. Our yearly dues are very low, $10.00 for singles or $20.00 for families. NOW WHERE ELSE CAN YOU HAVE THAT MUCH FUN AND HAVE GOOD HOME COOKING + THE WONDERFUL FELLOWSHIP FOR SUCH A SMALL AMOUNT? ATTENTION: SENIOR CITIZENS, FRIENDS, RETIREES OR ANYONE FOR FUN! I would like to visit with a lot of folks that are retired, stay-at homes, and maybe even disabled, but still like to get out sometimes (at least once a month) and maybe have good clean FUN AND FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHER PEOPLE OUR AGE OR CONDITION. Everyone that knows me, knows that I like to play games, eat, reminiscence about the past, and maybe (gossip a bit.) Ha! Ha! A dear friend and high school graduate of mine told me that she had said to her husband, “You know, we need to get out more and visit with people and friends, because we don’t get any younger and time goes by so fast.” Do you remember, DKG? If you folks think this is a good idea and are interested in starting a fun and fellowship club, please call J.W. or myself at 870-282-8030, home, or 870-723-5070, J.W. call, or my cell, 870-723-5071. I’ll cut this short now, as I’m running out of time. (No, no. I hope not today, please Lord.) I want to get it in the paper on time is what I meant!!!! We hope everyone had a safe and Happy Easter Day! Jay and I just stayed at home like two old folks should and watched the movie, “The Bible.” It was a six hour movie and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Lonesome little old Maggie - signing off. BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE AND WE LOVE YOU ALL! BIRTHDAYS:
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Deadline for ads and pictures is May 7th. The Edition will be in your newspaper, May 21st! For more information, please call 870-946-3933,, Email: manager@dewitt-ee.com, or come by 140 Court Square!
DÁND TE MÁS
COMIENZOS SEGUROS ABRIL ES EL MES NACIONAL DE LA EXCAVACIÓN SEGURA
Lauren’s Garden
Business is Blooming! Hanging Baskets - Geraniums Blooming Plants - Fruit Trees We also have Mulch, Miracle Gro, and Potting Mix
Cuando se trata de excavar con seguridad, tú eres quién decide. Ya sea que estés trabajando en una excavación grande o simplemente plantando un árbol en tu patio, la seguridad de las líneas de gas natural y servicios públicos siempre debe ser tu trabajo más importante. Y eso empieza por llamar al 811 para pedir que tus líneas de servicios públicos sean marcadas. De esta manera, tendrás la seguridad de saber dónde se encuentran tus líneas de electricidad, gas, agua y otras importantes, y evitarás lesiones graves, interrupciones del servicio, y posibles y costosas multas por daños a la infraestructura. Haz la llamada. Es fácil y es gratis. Respeta las líneas. Cava con cuidado. Después de todo, la seguridad está en tus manos… pero siempre en nuestra mente.
-Palletized Lime -Triple 13
GREAT SELECTION OF -Purple Mortin Houses -Gourds -Bird Feeders -Black Oil Sunflower Seeds -Wild Bird Feed -Thistle Seed by the pound
- New Spring Hours -
Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm • Saturday 8am - Noon Call: AJ 946-5446 • Jackie: 946-6182
Para más información sobre la seguridad del gas natural, visita CenterPointEnergy.com.
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Great food. Low prices. Sanderson Farms Chicken Drumsticks, Thighs or Fryers
Boneless Top Sirloin Steak
Fresh, USDA Grade A
99
Heritage Farm Chicken Wings
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99
1
Fresh, USDA Inspected, Value Pack
lb
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With Card
USDA Choice, Beef Loin, Value Pack or Flat Iron Steaks, Beef Shoulder
6
99
for
Deli Fresh, Select Varieties, 7-9 oz
With Card
Avocados or Mangos
2$
Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat
lb
Personal Size Watermelon
99 ¢
2$ for
ea
With Card
6
Tennessee Pride Breakfast Sausage
With Card
2$ for
5
5
With Card
Select Varieties, 8-16 oz
Red Seedless Grapes
With Card
Red Seedless Grapes
DiGiorno or California Pizza Kitchen Pizza Select Varieties, 12.7-37.2 oz
4
Yoplait Yogurt
99
Select Varieties, 4-6 oz
With Card
2 for
1
48
¢
88
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With Card
When you buy multiples of 5 in the same transaction with Card. All other quantities will be priced as follows: Pepsi or 7UP, $1.67 each or Coca-Cola, $1.79 each.
Kroger Milk or Orange Juice Select Varieties, Half Gallon, Limit 4
Quilted Northern Bathroom Tissue 12 Double Rolls or Brawny Paper Towels, 6 Big or 8 Regular Rolls; Select Varieties
Coca-Cola, Pepsi or 7UP
99
2$
5
for
3
With Card
With Card
Select Varieties, 2 Liter
When You
BUY 5 Final Cost
1
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Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap Select Varieties, 7.5 fl oz
10$
ea
for
With Card
10
GE CFL Light Bulbs Select Varieties, 4 ct
With Card
8
99
With Card
3-DAY SALE! Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12
USDA Choice Boneless Chuck Roast Beef Shoulder, Family Pack, Limit 2
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99 lb
With Card
Powerade or Powerade Zero Select Varieties, 32 fl oz, Limit 15
49
With Card
¢
Nature’s Own Honey Wheat or Wonder Bread 20-24 oz, Limit 2
SALE DATE: 6am Wednesday, April 8 through midnight Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Prices and Items are effective at your Dewitt and Brinkley, AR Kroger stores. NONE SOLD TO DEALERS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES AND CORRECT PRINTED ERRORS. COPYRIGHT 2015. KROGER DELTA MARKETING AREA. KROGER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP I. Visit this ad online
99 With Card
¢
Circle B Smoked Sausage
ea
Select Varieties, 43-44 oz, Limit 4
99
3
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