C (USPS156-140) Vol. 132, Number 15 DeWitt, AR 72042 • 16 Pages • 2 Sections • 75 cents
AROUND THE COUNTY
areer Day at First Baptist Church Pre-K & Kindergarten
Story and Photos on Page B1
Serving Arkansas k County, Arkansas k Since 1882 Thursday, April 10, 2014
7th Annual Scholarship Recognition Luncheon Held at PCCUA
SUNRISE SERVICE AT BAYOU METO
Sunrise Service to be held at Bayou Meto Methodist Church on April 20, 2014, at 7 A.M. Breakfast will follow the Service in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited.
DHS SENIOR CLASS FUNDRAISER
Order delicious whole smoked chickens for Easter weekend and support the Class of 2014! Advance tickets are just $10 and available from any DHS senior through April 11. Drive thru pick up Friday, April 18, at Southern Ag, 1941 S. Whitehead Drive, DeWitt, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. For more information, contact Stephanie Bradley at DeWitt High School. Scholarship Recipients
NOTICE
North LaGrue Water will be flushing water lines on Saturday, April 12th on Hwy 130. Thanks for understanding. NLWA
AR CO RETIRED TEACHERS MEETING
The Arkansas County Retired Teachers Meeting will be Wednesday, April 16th at 11:30 at The Willows. The program will address health issues we face. Come and join us and bring your friends to this important meeting.
EASTER RAFFLE
BASKET
Easter Basket Raffle DeWitt Senior Center 205 N. Main April 17, 2014 Drawing will be at 1:00 p.m. Tickets available at the Center. All proceeds will benefit the DeWitt Senior Center and Meals on Wheels.
PRE-EASTER GRAM
On Thursday, April 3, 2014, the 7th Annual Scholarship Recognition Luncheon was held at the Phillips Community College DeWitt Campus. Students were honored with scholarships for academic excellency. Six students: Dustin Rowe, Erica Parks, Lizzy West, Le Kieu Ngo, Sarah Smallwood and Gabrielle Clemons, spoke about the importance the scholarships meant to them, both personally and professionally. Following is a list of the 2013/2014 Scholarship Donors and Recipients: Arkansas County Bank of DeWitt Scholarship Alter Family Scholarship— Rustin Ponder Harrison Ann Bulmer Hestir Memorial Scholarship—Jessica
Hargrove Bauer Family Scholarship— Taneisha London Charles Harlen and Sandra Miller Memorial Scholarship—Rachel West Cookbook Sales-Book Stipend—Erin Simpson Cormier Rice Mill Scholarship—Gunnar James, Gabrielle Clemons Dr. John M. Hestir Memorial Scholarship—Chiayko Kennedy Elmer and Gladys Ferguson Nursing Scholarship—Linda Rush Farmers and Merchants Bank Scholarship—Hailey Jenkins J.C. Carter Memorial Scholarship—Janie Thompson Joe Hackney Memorial Scholarship Julie Simpson Scholarship—
Amanda Jones Matthew Russell Memorial Scholarship—Kadijah Jackson, Victor Chavez Maybry-Ferguson Scholarship—Sarah Smallwood Melisa Cupples Memorial Scholarship—Kimberly Coleman, Falon Bradley Non Traditional Scholarship—Erica Parks, Christy Rowland, Jennifer Pratt, Shonnie Lee, LaShaunda Daniels, Jinny Bivens, Nicole Connelly Ora Belle Howard Memorial Scholarship—Terrie Bohannon Pat McKewen Memorial Scholarship—Holly Forbes Paul and Marion Hahn Scholarship Sherry Criswell Memorial Scholarship—Colby Fortenberry
PRO-
Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Gillett AR Pre-Easter Day Program April 13th at 11:00 a.m.
Phillips Community College Foundation—DeWitt Campus
Single Parent Scholarship— Erica Parks, Julie Stockford, Lakista Turner, Sandra Ercanbrack, Shreatha Hopkins, Terrie Bohannon, Jeri Brown South Arkansas County Health Foundation Scholarship—Andrea Prislovsky The PCCUA Scholarships and Recipients are: Chancellor Scholarship— Briana Adcock, Le Kieu Ngo Academic Scholarship— Matthew Lunsford Technical Scholarship— Elizabeth West, Taylor Weinrich, Magen Griffie, Ashley Sherwood, MiAnna Wansley, Ashley Morris, Dustin Rowe Great River Promise Scholarship—Erin Simpson Congratulations to all the winners and good luck!
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LOCAL NEWS EWITT POLICE REPORT April 4, 2014 - At approximately 6:00 p.m., a man came to DeWitt Police Department to report that he had been in an accident with a golf cart. He said he was pulling out of the east parking lot onto Hwy 1 to go north and the golf cart was pulling out from the west parking lot going straight. He said the vehicles then struck each other and told me what he thought the driver’s first name was, but he did not know the last. I talked to an Adam’s employee, and although he was not aware of the accident, he gave me the name of the most likely culprit. On April 5, 2014, Officer Brad Bazarow went to Adam’s Industrial Iron Works and spoke with the man and had him provide a statement. Officer Bazarow also learned there had been a passenger. In the statement, the driver states that he was about halfway into the intersection when the other vehicle took off and hit him. Upon examining the first driver’s car, I noted damage to the driver’s side, primarily a busted headlight housing and several dents along the body near the bottom of the body panels. I also saw green paint consistent with the color of the golf cart running down the side of the car. Officer Bazarow saw the golf cart and told me that three NAPA brand batteries were damaged and that the cart had extensive body damage on the driver’s side. April 5, 2014 - At 5:56 p.m., I, Officer Johnathan Powell, was dispatched to the DeWitt Baseball Field to take a report for a parking lot accident. Upon arrival, I spoke with a lady who told me while she was parked at the field, someone hit her vehicle. She said she was out of the vehicle at the time and does not know who hit her vehicle. I noticed damage on the front driver’s side fender and bumper. It appeared that the plastic on the bumper was cracked and that the fender was dented and the paint was scratched off. April 3, 2014 - At approximately 8:28 p.m., I, Officer Johnathan Powell, was running stationary radar on Whitehead Drive at Purdy Pipeyard when I saw a vehicle approaching from the rear at a high rate of speed. I estimated the vehicle’s speed to be over 50 MPH and confirmed with my radar that the vehicle was traveling at 55 MPH. I then initiated my blue emergency lights and stopped the vehicle at Whitehead Dr. and Main St. I approached the vehicle, identified myself, and told the driver that I stopped him for driving 55 MPH in a 40 MPH zone. The passenger of the vehicle told me that the driver doesn’t speak English. I told him that I need identification from the driver. The driver provided me with two identification cards that were written entirely in Spanish. I attempted to run the name of the driver through ACIC in multiple ways, with no results. Because I could not identify the driver, he was placed under arrest for speeding (55/40) and no driver’s license and transported to Arkansas County Detention Center. Officer Bazarow was able to obtain identifying information
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on the passenger of the vehicle. The passenger did not have a driver’s license so I inventoried the vehicle and it was towed by Roger Capps. I contacted Arkansas County Detention Center to follow up and Lt Tom Russell told me that ICE confirmed that the driver has a work visa. Because he is here legally, I released him on his own recognizance. April 5, 2014 - At approximately 3:02 a.m., I , Officer Bobby Hopson, was patrolling southbound on S. Washington at 5th St. when I noticed a white 2003 Toyota Sequoia (AR:753 TFZ) in the parking of Hopewood Apartments with its lights on. At this time I turned westbound onto 5th St. and that’s when the vehicle pulled out to the edge of the roadway and sat as if the occupants were seeing where I was heading. Since I had never seen the vehicle at the apartment complex in the three months I had worked at DeWitt P.D., I continued driving slowly westbound on 5th St. watching the vehicle in my driver side mirror. As I approached S. Main St. the vehicle pulled out of the apartment complex and traveled westbound on 5th St. also. The vehicle followed in behind me until we got to Paw Paws Fish Market on 5th St. at S.Madison St., were I pulled over and let it go by. Once I let the vehicle pass I got behind it and followed it to the intersection of 5th St. at S. Monroe St., where it came to a stop at the intersection stop sign and turned on its right turn signal. At this time I initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle because the driver did not give its right turn signal continuously during the last one hundred feet traveled. The driver continued on across S. Monroe St. where he came to a stop on 5th St. At this time I approached the driver side and advised the driver the reason for the stop and asked to see his drivers license, insurance, and registration. As the driver was looking for the information requested I could see what appeared to be needle track marks on the inside of his right arm. The driver then gave me a driver’s license and the front seat passenger, by request, gave me an I.D. As well. During this time, the driver became extremely agitated at me for stopping him and said that I was harassing him. I then asked him to step to the rear of his vehicle and speak with me. When he exited the vehicle he took a sheath containing a knife off of his belt and tossed it back in the vehicle. He then met me at the front of my patrol unit where I asked him if he had anything illegal on him. He said he didn’t and gave me verbal consent to search his pockets. After searching the pockets, I asked him if I could search his vehicle and he gave me verbal consent. I then had the passenger exit the vehicle and come to the rear along with a pit bull that was in the vehicle. I then began the search of the vehicle on its driver side and upon looking between the driver seat and center console I seen a clear 1ml Hypodermic syringe with a needle attached, lying on the floor between them. I removed it from the area and sat it on the driver’s side floor board and continued searching the vehicle. During the search the driver asked if the passenger could watch me search the vehicle and I allowed her to stand on the passenger side and watch. No other contraband was found during the search. After searching the vehicle I approached the driver and asked him if he had ever shot up methamphetamine and asked if I could see his arms. He showed me both of his arms and that’s when I saw needle track marks on both. He said the needle track marks were old track marks from his past days of drug use. I then went to the trunk of my patrol unit and performed a field test on the plunger part of the Hypodermic syringe because it had a wet clear liquid on it. The field test gave a positive result for methamphetamine at this time. I then placed him into custody and allowed the passenger to leave with the vehicle with no charges. The driver was transported to
CONTRIBUTIONS NEEDED for upkeep of Bonner Chapel Cemetery in Tichnor, AR. Donations will be appreciated and can be sent to: Susie Tibbett P.O. Box 105 DeWitt, AR 72042
YARD WORK - 3-9pm Call 946-1800 YARD SALE & BAKE SALE - April 10th & 11th at 522 E. Halliburton. Mornings-10am until and Evenings 2-5pm at R.C. Mini-Storage. Helmet - XL, dressy Easter dress size 14 set. $15.00. 870-509-0913 til 8pm
CASA of Arkansas County Fundraiser Smoked Pork Loin $25 Easter Baked Goods Sale Drive-Thru First United MethodistChurch 608 S. Grandview Drive, DeWitt Saturday, April 19 11:00 - 1:00 Place your orders early for pork loins by calling Sharon Sandine at 870-344-1791 or Keith Patterson at 870-946-3664. “Committed to helping our foster children.”
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the Arkansas County Detention Center to be booked on the charges of Possession of Drug ParaphernaliaMethamphetamine and Giving a Improper Turn Signal. Pictures were taken for evidence. The evidence was properly labeled and secured in lock box pending prosecution.
RKANSAS COUNTY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Government Arkansas County Quorum Court meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the courthouse. Crocketts Bluff Volunteer Fire Department meets the third Monday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. at the fire station. You do not have to be a board member to attend. DeWitt Airport Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at DeWitt City Hall. DeWitt/Arkansas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets the third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. DeWitt City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. DeWitt Municipal Waterworks meets the second Monday of each month at 3 p.m. at the water office. DeWitt School Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the district office. Gillett City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (November-March) or 7 :30 p.m. (April-October). St. Charles City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the St. Charles Museum. St. Charles Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the St. Charles Fire Department. The St. Charles Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. The St. Charles Fire Department Auxiliary meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. Club Meetings American Legion and Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at Camp Doughboy at 6:30 p.m. Arkansas County Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas County Bank Community Room. Caring and Sharing Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Court Square in DeWitt. Unity Baptist Church Community Clothes Closet is open the first Monday of each month from 4-6 p.m. and the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Delta Medicine Assist Program will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baptist Medical Health Clinic in Stuttgart. DeWitt Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door. DeWitt Athletic Booster Club meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m. DeWitt Band Parents Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the DeWitt High School band room. DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at a location to be announced. The DeWitt Community Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at PCCUA DeWitt campus at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in reading a variety of fiction and nonfiction and discussing books with other readers is welcome to attend. DeWitt Hospital Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at PCC-DeWitt. DeWitt Lions Club meets every Tuesday at noon at The Catfish Shack. DeWitt Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at The Catfish Shack. 40 et 8 meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Doughboy. The Gillett Civic Group meets the second Thursday of each month in the community room at the Planters and Merchants Bank. Grand Prairie Charitable Christian Medical Clinic is held the second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., at 115 N. Adams in DeWitt. The Grand Prairie Historical Society meets the third Thursday in Jan., April, July and October. The Grand Prairie Quilt Society meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Stuttgart Public Library. The Grand Prairie Ruritan Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The Willows
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LOCAL NEWS
Obituary James Boehn James Fredrick Boehn, 65, of Stuttgart, died Thursday, April 3, 2014. Freddie was born August 4, 1948, in Stuttgart, to Waldo and Margaret Menard Boehn. He was a tire tech at Blue Seal Petroleum and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Freddie loved to fish and cook for everyone, but most of all, he loved to laugh. He was a loyal friend to all, and he loved and was dedicated to his family. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Don Boehn, and a sister, Dorothy Blundell. Survivors are his wife, Willene Isbell Boehn; two daughters, Becky Boehn and Brianna Isbell of Stuttgart; one brother, Calvin Boehn of Wabbaseka; two sisters, Alice Hendricks of Almyra and Sandra Lawrence of Stuttgart; several brothersand sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service, officiated by Bro. David Inzer, was 11 a.m. Monday and visitation was 2-4 p.m. Sunday, both at Harmony Baptist Church. Cremation services were provided by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.
Obituary Wanda Wright Wanda (Thomason) Wright, 65, of Dewitt, Arkansas passed away April 6, 2014. She was born on August 11, 1948 in Hot Springs, AR. Wanda retired after teaching art for 18 years. Wanda is survived by her husband, Phillip Eugene Wright of Dewitt, AR; mother, Edna Thomason of Houston, TX; one son, Shawn Sears of Alabama; two daughters, Michele Franklin of Hot Springs, AR and Kim Damon of Benton, AR; brother; Donald Thomason of Hot Springs, AR; sister, Mary Fulton of Houston, TX; three step-sons, Phillip Ray Wright and Tracy Lynn Wright of Cushing, OK and Timothy Paul Wright of Stillwater, OK; 2 stepdaughters, Darlene Miller of Drumwright, OK and Marlene Wright of Rogers, AR; 22 grandchildren, plus many other family members and friends who loved Wanda and will miss her always. Wanda was preceded in death by her father, Barney Thomason. Funeral service officiated by Rev. Burrell Crabtree and Rev. James Richard will be Wednesday, April 9th, 3:00 p.m. with memorial reception following until 5:00 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, AR 72015. For information, call 501-778-7100. Online guestbook: www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
Obituary Jessie Mae Flowers Jessie Mae Purdy Adams Flowers, 89, long-time resident of DeWitt, Arkansas, passed away April 7, 2014. She was born in Point Deluce Township in Arkansas County to Jessie and Mavie Purdy on May 10, 1924. Of her siblings, she is survived by beloved brother Glendon “Buck” Purdy, of McGehee. Deceased are George Warren and infant sister, Vertie. Especially close were aunts, Tressie Rhodes, of Hazen, and the late Agnes Bowen. Her husband of forty years, Elvis Flowers, and former husband Elmer Adams, preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Donna Adams Parker, of Little Rock and Jan Adams-Byers and her husband Howard Byers, of West Lafayette, Indiana; granddaughter, Angela Parker and her husband David Sink of Little Rock; grandson, Wade Parker and his wife, Elaine of Lewistown, Pennsylvania; and, granddaughter, Courtney Byers, of Coconut Creek, Florida. Others remaining to share her memory are greatgranddaughter Rachael Cunningham and greatgreat-grandson Sawyer Bradley of Bryant, and nephews and nieces Randy Purdy of DeWitt, Glenda Terry and her husband Ricky, of McGehee, Rachelle McCarty and her husband Tim of Redfield, Nancy Singleton and her husband James, of Hope, Donnie Ray Purdy and his wife Susie, of McGehee, and Ricky Purdy of DeWitt. She is remembered fondly by special friends and relatives: Brenda Byers, Judy Kay Snyder, Bernice Gray, Kathryn Trussell, Louise Mannis, Phyllis Vansandt, Holly Terry and Jason Bradley. Jessie Mae lived an active life in DeWitt. She taught at the Williams & Trussell one-room schoolhouse at Point Deluce, worked for the J.W. Porter Lumber Co. and was a long-time employee in retail sales. She was a beloved Sunday School teacher at Landmark Baptist Church and was a charter member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church. She traveled extensively with husband Elvis, including a car trip to Alaska and many motorcycle and Airstream journeys to camping grounds in Arkansas and surrounding states. She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed selling arts and crafts that she and her friends created. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00-8:00 on Wednesday evening, April 9, at Essex Funeral Home in DeWitt. Services will be held at Essex Chapel at 2:30 on Thursday, April 10. Donations in Jessie Mae’s memory may be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Obituary Betty Jean Ramus Betty Jean Best Whiting Ramus, 86, died April 4, 2014. She was born May 13, 1927, in DeWitt to George Dewey Best and Betty Lee Tharp Best. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands Cecil Clay Whiting and Joe Ramus; and one sister, Ruth Vansickle. Survivors include her children, Darrel Whiting of Gillett and Sue DeVazier of Wilmington, NC; four brothers George Alvin Best of Pine Bluff, James Best of Tichnor, Buddy Best of Sherwood, Wendell Best of Kentucky; one sister Jeanelle Shelton of Tichnor; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. on April 8, at Hockenberry Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.
Obituary Artisha Rainey Artisha Terion Rainey, 18, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, died Friday April 4, 2014, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born December 7, 1995, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Arthur Rainey and Monica Murry Pritchett. Artisha was a member of the Joy Community Church in Pine Bluff were she enjoyed singing, listening and playing music. Her favorite sport was basketball. She was a gifted artist who was mentioned in the Pine Bluff Commercial last week for her art work on Victims of Violent Crimes. Artisha was a Senior at Pine Bluff High School were she was active in many organizations: Year Book Staff, F.B.L.A. Art Club, Photo Graphic Club and many more. She was employed at McDonald’s Inc. in Pine Bluff. Artisha was preceded in death by her Grandfather, Cleveland Murry. Artisha is survived by her parents, Arthur Rainey, of San Diego, California, and Emil and Monica Pritchett Sr., of Pine Bluff; one brother, Emil Pritchett Jr., of Pine Bluff; two sisters, Jazzlyn and Jaida Rainey, both of San Diego, California; her Grandparents, Terry Murry, Bobby Rainey and Arthur Rainey Sr. all of Gould, Arkansas; her greatgrandmother, Mary Sowers of Gould, Arkansas; five aunts: Diann Price, of Grand Prairie, Texas, Renetta (Dante) Wesley, of Cedar Hill, Texas, Arneishia Jones-Murry and Arthena Rainey, both of Gould, Arkansas; one uncle, Jeremy Rainey, of Little Rock; her best friend, Ajia Richardson and a special friend, Johnny Williams, both of Pine Bluff, as well as a host of other relatives and friends to cherish her memory. Funeral service will be Saturday April 12, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pine High School Gymnasium with Bishop Alfonso Madden officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Gould by McKinzie Funeral Home of DeWitt. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. Saturday until Funeral time at the School in Pine Bluff.
Obituary Aren Duncan Aren “Bobby” Darnell Duncan, 54, of Dewitt, died April 4, 2014, at the St. Vincent Medical Infirmary in Little Rock. Born May 15, 1959, in Ethel, Arkansas, he was the son of Mrs. Otelia Duncan Fitzpatrick. Aren attended School in the St. Charles School System in St. Charles, Arkansas. Aren was a hard worker and worked in many capacities such as a Truck Driver and Air Specialist for Air Gas Arkansas, Helena Chemical, of Dewitt, the Arkansas County Detention Center, First Electric Entergy Company, Star Cleaners, Briarwood Shoe Factory and the Arkansas Experiment Station. Daren was preceded in death by four brothers; Louis Gene, Willie Lee, Earvin Wayne and George Wilbert Fitzpatrick. Aren leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Gwendolyn Duncan, of Dewitt; son, Bryant Joyner, of Little Rock, Arkansas and daughter, Laquanda (LaRon) Jackson, of Dewitt; five grandchildren: Debratia Clark, Katese Joyner, Nzo Jackson, Brayton J.M. Wright and Quran Jackson; two brothers: Jackie Duncan, of Dewitt and Rodney Duncan of Little Rock; five sisters: Wyonnie (Willie) Slater, of Gillett, Ruthie Ann (Jerry) Christian, of Dallas, Texas, Develyn Denise Duncan and Karen (Mark) Duncan Rollins, both of Dewitt and Favrin Smith of Little Rock; one aunt, Vessie Marshall; five sisterin-laws and five brother-in-laws. Aren had many friends whom he loved very much. Special friends: Lyle Wayne Cunningham, Carl Hopkins and a host of nieces, nephews, others relatives and friends to cherish his memory. Funeral service will be Saturday April 12, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. at the Greater St. John M.B.C. with Rev. Jerry Minor Officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Ethel by McKinzie Funeral Home, of Dewitt. Visitation will be Friday April 11, 2014 at the Funeral Home from Noon until 6:00 p.m.
FOR SALE Washers, dryers, refrigerators, electric stove, dishwasher, dresses, end tables, dining table, antique desk, tanning bed. Call 870-946-3638. RC Mini-Storage, 203 N. Whitehead Dr., DeWitt
Gillett ABC Preschool Registration Gillett ABC Preschool is accepting applications for the 2013-14 school year. Any child who will be 3 or 4 on or before August 1, 2014 will be eligible to enroll. Registration packets can be picked up at the Gillett Elementary office or the DeWitt Elementary office. If you have questions, please call (870) 548-2466. Enrollment is limited. Applicants who meet all enrollment requirements will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Please pick up enrollment packets by May 1.
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Thank You Thank you to everyone for the calls, visits, food, gifts, and kindness shown to our family during the loss of our loved one. To Essex Funeral Home for the care and kind services they provided.
The Family of Joyce Wagner
Thank You We wish to thank the ladies of the 1st Baptist Church of DeWitt for hosting a wonderful family and friends luncheon, to Pastor Albrecht for his words of comfort and graveside service, to the Bowlins for sharing the tranquility and comfort of their lodge, the military honors team and to the Essex family for handling the final arrangements as one of DeWitt’s own was brought home to rest. Our family was truly Blessed at this time of joy and sorrow.
The Charles C. Falls Family
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left to right: Karri Mitchell, APN Dr. Ralph Maxwell and Suzette Boyd, APN
Walk-ins accepted • Appointments preferred Open during lunch
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1715 S. Whitehead Drive • DeWitt, AR 72042 • Phone: 870-946-2281
Come out and support the cause! DEWITT HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME 6TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING HEALTH FAIR AND BLOOD DRIVE TUESDAY, APRIL 15TH, 2014 9:00 am - 6:00 pm OUTPATIENT PARKING LOT FREE T-SHIRTS, POPCORN, HOT DOGS AND DRINKS VENDORS: ARC BLOOD SERVICES, FERGUSON RURAL HEALTH CLINIC, DEWITT NURSING HOME, DEWITT HOME HEALTH, DEWITT RADIOLOGY DEPT., DEWITT ER/TRAUMA NETWORK, GREATER DELTA HEALTH ALLIANCE, DHNH AUXILLIARY, DEANS PHARMACY, A+ MEDICAL, DELTA MEMORIAL OB, AR SAVES, HOSPICE HOME CARE, AR DEPT OF HEALTH, AFMC, ARKANSAS HEART HOSPITAL, TOMMYS REXALL, UNITED MEDICAL, HOPE RESOURCES
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COMMUNITY NEWS Continued from Page A2 Restaurant. Kingdom Outreach Women’s Group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Changing Lives Ministries building at the corner of Madison and Gibson streets. Masonic Lodge #157 meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Prairie Angels 4-H Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 3:45 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gillett. Weigh-in starts at 5:30 p.m.; meetings at 6 p.m. Weight Watchers meets every Monday at New Life Fellowship. Weigh-ins begin at 5 p.m. Ya-gotta-wanna Al-Anon Group provides support for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. AlAnon meets 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Presbyterian Church, 120 W. 7th, Stuttgart, AR. Gillett Farmers and Businessmen Club 2014 Meeting Schedule is as follows: • April 21 at 7:00 sponsored by Civic Group at Menard Lodge •May 19 at 7:00 sponsored by New Zion Youth at New Zion Church •June 16 at 7:00 sponsored by UMW at Methodist Church •July 21 at 7:00 sponsored by Dorcas Circle at Lutheran Church •August 18 at 7:00 sponsored by PTA at Lutheran Church •September 15 at 7:00 sponsored by Girl Scouts at Baptist Church •October 20 at 7:00 sponsored by Civic Group at Menard Lodge •November 17 at 7:00 sponsored by Dorcas Circle at Lutheran Church •December 15 at 7:00 sponsored by Lutheran Youth at Lutheran Church •January 10, 2015 at 6:30 sponsored by F&B Men at Coon Supper
Stuttgart Ducks Unlimited Chapter Makes Top 100 The Top 100 is one of the most highly sought-after titles of recognition Ducks Unlimited offers to its local chapters. Each year, the list is comprised of the top 100 fundraising chapters in the United States that raise up to $100,000 through fundraising activities in their communities. Through the efforts of these volunteer committees DU is able to pursue its mission of conserving, enhancing and restoring North America’s wetlands. In 2013 the Stuttgart chapter made the Top 100 list as one of the organization’s best fundraising chapters. “These fundraising events are the backbone of DU’s habitat conservation efforts, and the volunteers who make up these chapters are the force driving DU and helping make a difference for North American waterfowl populations,” said DU President George Dunklin. “It takes a great deal of effort to break into the Top 100, and these chapters deserve to be congratulated by every person who enjoys the outdoors.” The Stuttgart chapter earned a spot on the Top 100 list out of the more than 2,600 DU chapters nationwide. DU’s event fundraising system has become a model for other conservation organizations around the world and has funded a significant portion of the more than 13 million acres of wetlands and associated habitat DU has conserved since 1937. The 2013 Top 100 chapters also have the distinction of being honored during DU’s 77th National Convention in St. Louis at the end of May, with many chapter representatives in attendance. “DU chapters across the country are showing that the future of waterfowl populations and the wetlands that filter our drinking water and protect us from flooding are important to them and to their communities,” Dunklin said. “The more money we raise, the more habitat we can conserve and the closer we are to preserving our waterfowl hunting heritage. I would like to personally thank all our Top 100 chapters for their achievement and look forward to seeing them among our distinguished chapters next year.”
Saturday Night On The Corner This celebration on April 12, 2014 at 5:30pm at Lodge Corner United Methodist Church, in the fellowship hall, is to benefit Restoration of Hope, of Stuttgart, Arkansas which have faced grants and funds being reduced, suspended and cancelled all together during these economically stressed times.
What can we do? Let us begin by coming together; bringing our friends, family and church groups to enjoy and participate as we listen to William “Bill” Allen and his wife, Deborah. Bill Allen is the author of Speed Trap. He will bring along with his testimony and his book for signing. His wife will share her musical talents. We are located half way between Stuttgart and DeWitt on Hwy 165 in the bend of the road (across from the famous cafe, Rice Paddy Too). It is truly time to take a road trip. Come and gather with us in the time of fellowship and bring any paper products, (ladies and children) toiletries, grocery items, or monetary gifts of kind which give support to Restoration of Hope. Everyone is welcomed to the worship experience with this. We will have more to come on the second and fourth Saturday nights of each month. For more information you may also contact Rev. Mary Welch at 870-830-5727 or email strawbossmary@yahoo.com.
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DeWitt, Gillett School Menus Members of the UAM debate team and their coaches with trophies won at last week’s Tennessee State University Music City Swing 2014 Tournament. (Left to Right, Front Row) Keith Milstead, ChrisBrown, Eddie Weaver, Breanna Taylor, Jim Evans. (Left to Right, Second Row) Kelly Reed, Brittany Halley, Tanisha Smith, April Wright, and Kaitlyn Lybrand.
The University of Arkansas at Monticello debate team placed second in the overall sweepstakes competition at the Tennessee State University Music City Swing 2014 in Nashville last week. The event consisted of two complete debate tournaments called “A Little Bit Country” and “A Little Bit Rock-N-Roll,” which featured individual and combined scores from both competitions. Joining the UAM debate team were teams from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Union University, the University of South Carolina, Alderson Broaddus University, Middle Tennessee State University, and host Tennessee State. UAM placed second in the sweepstakes competition in the “A Little Bit Country” tournament and third in the “A Little Bit Rock-N-Roll” competition to take second in the combined sweepstakes. Individual awards in the varsity division went to Kelly Reed, a senior political science and communications major from Bella Vista, and April Wright, a sophomore political science and modern languages major from Conway. Wright was named the first place individual speaker in both tournaments while Reed was the thirdplace speaker in “A Little Bit Country” and fifth in “A Little Bit Rock-N-Roll” while earning the overall third place speaker award. Graduate student and assistant debate coach Chris Brown of Siloam Springs won five awards in the professional division, including two first place speaker awards. Assistant coach Keith Milstead, also competing in the professional division, won two first place speaker awards and was the overall top speaker. Other UAM students competing were Eddie Weaver, a sophomore physical education major from DeWitt, Kaitlyn Lybrand, a freshman psychology major from Sheridan, Breanna Taylor, a sophomore education major from North Little Rock, Brittany Halley, a junior communications major from Monticello, and Tanisha Smith, ajunior political science major from Hamburg. Administrative Assistant Position Open 30 hours per week, Mon-Fri. This position requires strong computer skills, outstanding customer service, and continuous mult-tasking abilities. Salaried position is $19,000 annual. Benefits exclude healthcare insurance. Interested candidates should mail or drop off resumes to First United Methodist Church, 608 S. Grandview Dr., DeWitt, AR 72042-2329. All resumes must be received by April 25, 2014 by 5:00pm in order to be considered for the position.
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FAITH & RELIGION WEEKLY SERMON
A True Sign of Salvation By William Wood Ps. 97:10: “You that love The Lord hate evil.” To hate wrong doing is the true sign that a person has been justified by God, which is to say he has been forgiven of his sins. What a pitiful Creature we are before we turn to our Creator and repent of our sins. Sin had blinded us, so that we could not see the beauty of our Savior. It makes us deaf so that we could not hear His tender invitations to come to Him. Sin had turned our feet into the way of death. Sin had poured poison into our very soul. It hardened our heart, and made it deceitful above all things! All were an heir of wrath, and headed for Eternal Separation from God before Divine Grace moved us to repent. We “ran with the multitude to do evil.” And such were we all before He called us, and work us in His Blood. But after He changes our hard hearts we can look back and see this evil we were caught up in, and so we hate it! And even now sin is all around us and is still our active enemy! It is ever watching to try and do us harm, and drag us down. Therefore we Christians hate Evil of any kind, because we have learned that it brings death. If any of us do not hate Evil, then we have need to get on our knees and ask The Lord to save us. And I do not just speak to the un-churched, but also to those who sit on a church pew each week. When you have had a true experience with The Lord you can live a happy live even in the midst of your trials. And you can die a Peaceful death. If you neglect to turn your creator, who has offered to “save your soul,” then you will find that your death couch has thorns in it, and you will dies as wretched as you have lived, and your final end is torment also. There is only one cure for this Peace, and the world knows nothing about it! Take all they have to offer and you will still leave here a miserable wretch! And so our true sign that we have met Christ face-to-face is that we hate sin, and will not purposely fall into it again. It’s our choice, serve God and have a happy life here, then go to be with Him when we leave, or turn your back and ignore His out-stretched hand to you, and be lost forever when you die. I am going to make a Statement that should strike terror into some hearts, yet it is true! Here is the statement: “There are people around that had rather die than serve God!” Does this not prove the fact that sin blinds our eyes? Remember friends, it’s about over for this world as we have known it. Amen.
The Choice By Pastor Steve Ellison In Matthew 21 and 22, Jesus told a series of parables aimed primarily at identifying, defining, and condemning hypocrisy. The Parable of the Two Sons, the Parable of the Wicked Tenants (more accurately the Parable of the Landowner), and the Parable of the Wedding Feast each teach us about the terrible dangers of hypocrisy. However, our always gracious and forgiving God stood ready to forgive. In the final parable, Jesus pointed out the great danger inherent in hypocrisy, which is that the hypocrite fools himself. The hypocrite believes that he has trusted Christ when in reality he has trusted himself. In the Parable of the Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:114), Jesus told a story about a king who gave a wedding feast for his son. The guests received four invitations but turned the invitations down for various trivial reasons. Verse three plainly states the real reason: they were unwilling to come. My own personal observation of this verifies that assessment. People generally find time, money, and resources to do that which they are willing to do, i.e. what they want to do. Because those who had been invited refused to come, the king made an interesting pronouncement. He declared that they were not worthy to attend. Obviously, there can only be one reason why they were not worthy. It was because they had refused the invitation. There is another important aspect to this parable. It describes a man (a hypocrite) who attempted to attend the wedding feast without accepting the king’s offer for clean clothes. This type of hypocrisy is the most dangerous of all, at least to the man himself. He has fooled himself into thinking that he can do something to clean himself up, to make himself presentable to the king and the king’s son. Jesus did not tell us how the hypocrite tried to clean himself up but it does not matter. The truth is that nothing except the undeserved, free grace of God will work. Thus, there was no need for Jesus to name any of the ways that man tries make himself presentable to God. Nothing else will work, not circumcision, not baptism, not keeping the Ten Commandments, not praying to Mecca, not bathing in the Ganges, not attending church, not sending money to a television evangelist, not following the Noble EightFold Path, nor any other human effort. God’s free offer of grace found in His Son, Jesus is the only way to be made presentable to Him. The man who refused the wedding clothes provided by the king found himself muzzled, tied hand and foot, and cast into a place of utter darkness and torment. Matthew 22:14 concludes the Parable of the Wedding Feast with an unusual declaration, “For many are called (invited) but few are chosen.” (NASU) The testimony of this parable is that God has invited every person to the Great Marriage Supper of the Lamb which will take place at the end of time. In spite of the fact that every person has received multiple invitations, many have been declared unworthy based solely on their unwillingness to accept the invitation. In addition there are some who have fooled themselves into thinking that they have accepted the invitation when in reality they have not. Because they have tried to add some effort of their own to God’s free gift of grace they have rendered themselves unacceptable. Many are called but few are chosen. There are two beings that make the choice in this matter. God has made his choice. He has invited everyone. The other choice is made by humans. Each person must choose to accept or reject God’s invitation of salvation by grace through Jesus alone. What choice have you made?
The God of New Beginnings By Tom Smith Failure. Quitter. Deserter. Painful words that describe someone who “couldn’t hack it” or “fizzled before the finish.” And, guilt and shame usually accompany one who’s waved the white flag of surrender while the battle’s still raging. Such was certainly the case in 2012 when the Italian cruise-liner “Costa Concordia” struck a reef off the coast of Italy. The collision tore a 160’ gash in the ship’s hull, filling it with water and trapping passengers inside as the boat listed to the starboard side. Although less than three dozen lives were lost, what made the story especially noteworthy was the fact that the ship’s captain, Francesco Schettino, abandoned ship after the ship began to list. Even though his decision to deviate from the prescribed, charted course to sail closer to the shore caused the crash, he panicked and boarded one of the lifeboats. Repeated attempts by the Italian coast guard to have him re-board his ship failed—so paralyzed by fear was he. Thus, it’s clear that the above-cited words describe this cowardice captain. In his passengers’ greatest hour of need, he abandoned them. Jumped ship. Left them to fend for themselves. “Horrible!” someone says. “Unbelievable!” cries another with contempt in his voice. Yet, dear Reader, if the truth be known, every one of us at one time or another has been guilty of not keeping our promises. We promised to “go for the gold,” but never “delivered the goods.” Or, you promised “till death we do part,” but had your fingers crossed. In reality, every person cited in the Bible failed miserably one time or the other. Adam and Eve took of the forbidden fruit. Noah, a “just and spiritually mature man who walked with God” (Genesis 6:9), got drunk after the flood, left himself exposed and then cursed his own son, Ham, for telling his brothers of his shameful condition (Gen. 9:20-27). Abraham twice lied about his relationship with Sarah and had a son by his handmaiden, Hagar. Jacob stole his brother’s blessing. Moses struck the rock when God told him to just speak to it. Samson loved pagan
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women and was done in by Delilah. David committed adultery with Bathsheba and had her husband killed in battle. Every one of Jesus’ closest followers abandoned Him in the Garden of Gethsemane and Peter thrice-denied that he even knew Him. Yes, the Bible is full of failures, quitters and deserters. So is life. And, all of our names are on that list—whether it be failing God or others. That’s why the story of John Mark in the New Testament is such a wonderful one. A cousin to Barnabas, he accompanied Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey; but, things got pretty rough and he left them to go back home. Several years later the Dynamic Duo prepared to head out again and Barnabas wanted to take John Mark with him. But, Paul said “Not on your life! He deserted us once; I’m not going to let him do it again!” (Acts 15:3640). This resulted in a “sharp contention” between the two spiritual giants and they went their separate ways. For over 10 years there’s no other mention of John Mark; however, while under house arrest in Rome, Paul talked about John Mark as his “fellow laborer, who brought comfort and joy to him” (Colossians 4:10-11; Philemon 24). And, six years later while imprisoned a second time in Rome and awaiting execution, Paul asked Timothy to “get Mark and bring him with you—for he’s useful to me for ministry” (II Tim. 4:9-11). Clearly, something had happened in John Mark and Paul’s lives. John had been mentored by Peter, who knew firsthand the guilt of desertion and restoration, and even recorded Peter’s recollection of Jesus’ Life and Ministry in the Gospel of Mark. And, Paul, evidently had a change-of-heart toward the young man, which likely stemmed for Jesus’ Love at work in his heart. How wonderful that God’s Grace covers our sins and failures, helping us start all over again. Have you experienced that firsthand, dear Reader? If so, give thanks; if not, cry out to Jesus and allow Him to help you enter that proverbial “Land of New Beginnings.”
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Initiative Launched in Support of Arkansas’ Common Core State Spirit of ‘76 4-H’ers Enjoy Program on Standards Natural Gas Safety the wicked one is to have the mind that beat him at his own game, and that is the mind of Christ who is the word. To receive the mind of Christ is only pos-
Raise Our Grade, an independent initiative championing Arkansas’s Common Core State Standards, was announced today by Arkansas Learns, the private sector alliance of parents, employers and citizens dedicated to excellent education for all students. In their third and final year of implementation, Arkansas’s Standards have come under intense national attack by those opposed to the State-initiated effort to raise the rigor and expectations of Arkansas Standards, while empowering local school districts, charters, administrators and teachers with more local control over curriculum. For the first time in Arkansas history, the Standards will also provide a true picture of how Arkansas students in each district and charter school compare to their peers across the country. “Compared to each other, 83.5% of Arkansas’s Fourth Graders are considered Proficient/Advanced in Math/Literacy,” said Gary Newton, president and CEO of Arkansas Learns. “But when comparing Arkansas’s Fourth Graders to the nation’s, only 35.5% are Proficient/ Advanced. That’s a 48-point gap and consistently below the national average.” “Forget grade inflation,” said Newton, “we have Benchmark inflation.” Support for Arkansas’s Standards has united advocacy groups typically oppositional on matters of education policy in Arkansas. But according to Newton, “The organizations I am privileged to serve have
never chosen our battles based on who was against us or for us. In all things, our guiding principle has remained: the best interests of Arkansas students.” “On this issue, it is very telling that groups which typically go toe-to-toe now find themselves standing shoulder-to-shoulder in support of Higher Arkansas Standards.” Businesses/Organizations supporting Arkansas’s Standards include, but are not limited to: Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators Arkansas Association of Two-year Colleges Arkansas’ Independent Colleges & Universities Arkansas Parent Network Arkansas Public School Resource Center Arkansas School Boards Association Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/ Associated Industries of Arkansas Arkansas State Teachers Association Arvest Bank Entergy Arkansas Murphy Oil Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation The Walton Family Foundation “There was a time when folks said you could build a wall around Arkansas, and we would be just fine,” Newton said. “Well, they were wrong then, and they’re wrong now.” “Arkansas’s Common Core State Standards tear down walls, so our people can compete with anyone, anywhere, anytime.”
Our Mind, The Enemy of God By Michael Waldroup Romans 8:7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. We were born with a mind that is always against Gods word. The same evil thoughts that come to you, and I on a regular basis Were also injected into the mind of Christ. Those thoughts came to him from the same place you and I get them, and that is from the mind of Lucifer. We see this when Jesus was being tempted by Lucifer in the wilderness for forty days. (Luke 4:1,14) Every time Lucifer would say to the Lord it is written, Jesus would answer back with the word, and say it is also written. This is
how he over came the evil one, is with the word. The temptation of the Lord by Lucifer didn’t end in the wilderness, as one can see in the scriptures it was present with him until he took his last earthly breath on the cruel cross. He defeated the devil every step of the way with it is written, and that is how you and I must over come, for according to the word there will be a devil present with us all the days of our life to buffet us even right up to the time we take our last breath. It might seem strange to some that the devil knows the scriptures. He knows them better than you, and I and most preachers. This is how he deceives people is by misinterpreting scriptures to them, usually from across a pulpit. So the only way you ,and I can over come
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Johnny Lockley, Area Manager for CenterPoint Energy, shares with 4-H members the importance of safety when using natural gas in the home.
By Onita Watson Spirit of ’76 4-H Club learned how to make sure their home was safe when using natural gas during a program presented by Johnny Lockley, Area Manager for CenterPoint Energy at their March club meeting. Lockley pointed out that natural gas itself has no smell, but an additive is put into the gas lines to give off a distinct odor so it is easier to identify a potential gas leak. Members were given a “scratch & sniff ” card allowing them to smell the “not so pleasant” odor of gas. Members also enjoyed an interactive game of identifying hazards when using gas around the home. Everyone was given a goodie bag containing additional information on natural gas safety to share with family members. Destiny Brown gave an illustrated talk on genealogy, sharing her interest in learning more about her family history and giving several websites that are useful for researching your family name. Destiny also showed a poster she had made for the 4-H Poster Art con
test and interpreted her inspiration for the drawing, using the theme “Opening the Door to the Light of 4-H.” Others were encouraged to prepare a poster and turn it in by the deadline of April 18. The business session was conducted by Stacey Cox in the absence of the president. Minutes were read and roll call led by Secretary Cheyenne Cox, with seventeen members answering roll call by stating what they planned to do during Spring Break. Jack Wilson gave the treasurers report. Those who had attended the 4-H Banquet reported on what recognition and awards they had received at the banquet. The 4-H Rally Day scheduled for April 3 was discussed. Competitive activities to be held include Bicycle Safety, BB Shooting/Gun Safety, and Baitcasting. Members were reminded to pre-register for their choice of two activities. Refreshments were provided by Peyton Davenport and Alivia James. The next meeting will be held on April 16.
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Career Day at First Baptist Church The kids at the First Baptist Church had career day last week. There were a variety of different costumes signifying the career aspirations of young minds, including: cheerleaders, astronauts, ninjas, veterinarians, police officers, construction workers, firemen, cowgirls, cowboys, chefs, as well as a plethora of others.
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CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) — The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has partnered with Mercy Northwest Arkansas and Mercy Kids to bring the star of “The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!” to Rogers Saturday, April 5. Families are invited to meet Cat at the Rogers Public Library, 711 South Dixieland Road, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is free, and visitors can enjoy photographs with the Cat, episodes of “The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!,” story time with Dr. Seuss books and more. “The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!” was created in response to recent findings that children graduating from kindergarten are less prepared to learn about science than about other subjects. The series supports young children’s science learning by introducing scientific inquiry skills, teaching core science concepts and vocabulary, and preparing preschoolers for kindergarten and first grade science curriculum — all in whimsical style. PBS KIDS, the number one educational media brand for kids, offers all children the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, online, mobile and community-based programs. Kidscreen- and Webby-award winning pbskids.org provides engaging interactive content, including the PBS KIDS video player, now offering free streaming video accessible on computerand mobile-device-based browsers. For more information on specific PBS KIDS content supporting literacy, science, math and more, follow PBS KIDS on Twitter and Facebook. Mercy is the sixth largest Catholic health care system in the U.S. and serves more than 3 million people annually. Mercy includes 33 acute care hospitals, four heart hospitals, two children’s hospitals, two rehab hospitals, one orthopedic hospital, nearly 700 clinic and outpatient facilities, 40,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has outreach ministries in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Additional information is available at mercy.net. The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is Arkansas’s statewide public television network that enhances lives by providing lifelong learning opportunities for people from all walks of life. AETN delivers local, award-winning productions and classic, trusted PBS programs aimed at sharing Arkansas and the world with viewers. AETN depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. For more information, visit aetn.org, or follow the AETN blog at aetn.org/engage. AETN is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), and KETZ (El Dorado).
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WANTED FARM HAND NEEDED – Full Time Position. References needed. Send resume to: Farm Hand; P.O. Box 431; DeWitt, AR 72042. HELP NEEDED – Need someone to haul off yard waste. 946-1306
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YARD SALE YARD SALE – 5’ disk, 6’ box blade, lots of tools & other things. Call 870946-5858. Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 from 7am – 12pm at 1227 Hwy 130.
FOR SALE FOR SALE – 30 ft gooseneck camper. Everything works, for sale or trade for aluminum boat motor and trailer preferably with a live well. Will negotiate. Call 870-2823427 or 870-752-5284. Adv. 13-4tp FOR SALE – 2011 Polaris Ranger, diesel, 110 hours, excellent condition with Geostar Mapping System and 6’ analogue. Will separate. Ranger $9,250, Geostar $5,500, levee marking plow $800. Call 870-830-0740. Adv. 14-2tp FOR SALE – Handmade baby or toddler quilts. Call 870-946-1306. Adv. 15-1tp
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We would like to thank all recent sellers. Thank you for allowing us to list and sell your property! - Jeremy & Tina
New Listings #15 N. Cedar Circle- 3 bedroom 1 bath, attached carport, priced to sell $35,000 1105 S. Harrison- 4 bedroom 2 bath, good location. Priced for quick sale $25,000 509 E. Quertermous- old house and lot $5,000 115 W. 14th Street- 4 bedroom 3 bath, 2202sq ft., 2 master suites, fenced back yard, large rooms $139,500 Jeremy Cox 501-529-4999
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By Brenda Blagg Monday’s nationwide rush to sign up for federal health care shouldn’t have surprised anyone. For a while at least, as the deadline to sign up arrived, the prevailing news reports were about the program, not the politics surrounding the federal Affordable Care Act. People responded, knowing the impending deadline was upon them. It was their last chance to get affordable health care or face consequences for not having insurance. Suddenly, the questions were about what kind of coverage families could have under this “Obamacare” that had been so famously derided. The focus returned to the original objective of providing access to affordable health care for everyone while politics took a back seat. People were learning what health care coverage would really cost them, once they knew about subsidies to reduce the cost or about tax credits that would help come tax time. A lot of lower-income people found out they could have health care at really low cost. In Arkansas, where incomes are commonly low, most families get some sort of break under the program. Plus, they get regular access to health care, which had been unavailable to people with pre-existing conditions and unaffordable to others who just couldn’t carve the money out of the family budget. There will still be objections to Obamacare and a renewed effort by its fiercest opponents to tear the program down in this election cycle. The arguments against it, however, may prove harder to sell as families experience better health and the peace of mind that comes with affordable insurance. Reports out of Washington indicated more than 7 million Americans were expected to have signed up for the federal health insurance by midnight Monday. By midday on Monday, the HealthCare.gov website recorded about 1.6 million visitors, although many got an automated message about the high volumes requiring them to wait to enroll. They could enter an email address to be alerted when to try again, however, and clearly many did. Anyone who began the process by the deadline will be able to complete it and should have coverage by May 1. Those who didn’t sign up in time and don’t have other insurance are subject to penalties that will be collected at tax time.
Some of the 11th-hour signups came from people wanting to avoid the fines for not signing up, but more apparently came from procrastinators who put off enrolling until the last day. No one believes the Affordable Care Act is a perfect law. Changes are certain to come as the nation lives with it. Seven million enrollees, as significant as that sounds, isn’t anywhere close to all the uninsured Americans who could qualify. Many more should sign up and some will in future years. But these seven million signal a stronger start than expected as Obamacare is implemented. The rollout of the program was a disaster, largely because of technical failure. Mistakes made in setting up some state exchanges to sell the insurance plans, including the failure of many states to accept an expansion of Medicaid to help their lower income citizens, will surely be addressed. Even the Arkansas Legislature, which put a ridiculous clamp on the state’s providing educational information about the program’s availability, might eventually come around to the reality that Arkansas people need this health insurance and they need to know how to get it. At least Arkansas lawmakers created the “private option” to use those available Medicaid dollars to buy private insurance for Arkansans who qualify. And they’ve extended the program for a second year. But get ready. The political side of the Obamacare story will be center stage again soon. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said again on Monday that Republicans remain committed to repealing the law — not fixing it but getting rid of it. That’s the story that dominated the news before and since the law’s passage in 2010. Lawsuits that led to the U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding most of the law’s provisions propelled the story as the Congress kept battling to kill the law. The political story is certain to dominate this year’s mid-term congressional elections, including those in Arkansas, just as it will impact legislative contests and others. Still, time may be on the side of the proponents of affordable health care as all of these newly insured Americans find out what the law really means for them and their families. Millions more should be right behind them for the next signup opportunity.
St. Charles News By Margaret Aycock Correction In last weeks news under NOBLE’S VISITORS, I left Jack Noble’s name out. He is the son of Andy and andStephanie Noble of DeWitt. The other two children were Madison and Keaton, which I now understand, are Stephanie’s niece and nephew. I take full responsibility for this mistake. Am I forgiven, Sweetie? Patient in Hospital Alice Horton of Crestpark NH of DeWitt, formally of Ethel, is in Baptist Hospital in Stuttgart. She was sent there this past week. Please, pray that Ms. Alice has a speedy recovery and gets to come home soon. We all love you Alice. Attended Funeral Lorene Harris and her daughter, Jean Davenport traveled to Swaneetown, Illinois, to attend the funeral services of Lorene’s brother-in-law, William Herschel “June Bug” Rigsby, Jr. on Thursday, March 27th.They spent Thursday night with Lorene’s sister Bethel McGrew Rigsby and attended the visitation service that night and the funeral the next day, Friday ( 28th). Birthdays: Jill Shook - Apr. 10
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AUTOMOBILE APPRAISER/ ESTIMATOR SOUTHERN FARM BUREAU CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY is seeking an individual to fill the position of Automobile Appraiser / Estimator. Position will cover Lonoke, Prairie, Monroe & Arkansas Counties. The position is responsible for preparing estimates and/or appraising damage to vehicles within their assigned area or elsewhere when needed. Will assist in the establishment and operation of drive-in claims service in catastrophe situations when required. Will assist in physical damage training of field adjusting staff. Requires five (5) years in auto estimating and enrollment in continuing education programs. Subject to be on call 24/7 to assist in organizing and working claims in catastrophe or overload situation both in and out of state as required. Proficiency in written & oral communications (bilingual a plus). PC/Lap Top experience and valid AR drivers license. Full time position, competitive salary, excellent benefit package. Submit resume by fax: (501) 228-1506 or e-mail: humanresources@afbic.com EOE
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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NO. PR2014-16 SD CHARLES E. BURRELL, DECEASED Last known address of decedent: 129 Ethel Road, Ethel, AR 72048 Date of Death: March 15, 2014 The undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate of the above named decedent on the 24th day of March 2014. 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. This notice first published 3rd day of April 2014. Shannon Willer P.O. Box 101 Ethel, AR 72048 Charles B. Burrell 15077 Hwy 82 Texarkana, AR 71854 Adv. 14-2tfc
27.6% of Arkansas children live in poverty.
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Tired of eating at the same ol’ places every Sunday after church? Come join us at Faith Baptist Church Sunday, April 27th Chicken Luncheon/Silent Auction 11:30 til? Cost: $8.00 Dine in or Carryy out Menu: Grilled Leg Quarters Quarteers d Rice Rice Smoked Green Green Beans Beans Rolls Dessert Tea All proceeds will benefit Faith Baptist Youth Ministries. **Note -- We will have a drive thru for the Carry outs. For more info, contact Sandra Austin at 870-946-5032.
LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION TO SELL YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. IF YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD, YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE FOR ANY DEFICIENCY WHICH THEN EXISTS AND AN ACTION FOR COLLECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST YOU. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR SUCH PURPOSE. This Instrument Prepared by: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 WHEREAS, on December 22, 2006, Shirley E. Snider and Lloyd J. Snider executed a mortgage conveying certain property therein described to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; and WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded March 8, 2007, at Book 2007, Page 1960 in the real estate records of Arkansas County, Arkansas; and WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of said indebtedness and the same is now, therefore, wholly due, and the holder of the debt has requested the undersigned to sell the property to satisfy said indebtedness, the party initiating this action is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Attn: Correspondence Mail, Mail Code LA4-5555/700 Kansas Lane Monroe, LA 71203, (866)550-5705; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Shirley E. Snider and Lloyd J. Snider by Act 885 of 2011; the party initiating this action is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Attn: Correspondence Mail Mail Code LA4-5555/700 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203, (866)550-5705; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Shirley E. Snider and Lloyd J. Snider by Act 885 of 2011; and WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest in the real property herein based upon said tenancy. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Attorney-in-Fact, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Attorney-in-Fact will, on April 23, 2014, at or about 3:45 P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the mortgage, said property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows: Situated in the Northern District, County of Arkansas and State of Arkansas: A part of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter, Section 20, Township 3 South, Range 6 West, Northern District, County of Arkansas, State of Arkansas. Lying North of U.S. Highway 79 and South of Crooked Creek and being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Southwest Corner of Section 20; thence East along South line of Section 20, a distance of 3271.95 feet; thence North 00 Degrees 49 minutes 53 seconds East a distance of 577.40 feet to the North right of way line of U.S. Highway 79 for a point of beginning; thence 82 degrees 27 minutes 13 seconds West, along said right of way line. A distance of 210.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 49 minutes 53 seconds East a distance of 240.60 feet; thence South 89 degrees 10 minutes 07 seconds East a distance of 207.76 feet; thence South 00 degrees 49 minutes 53 seconds West a distance of 210.00 feet to said right of way line and the point of beginning, containing 1.07 acres of land. More commonly known as: 3035 Highway 79 South, Humphrey, Arkansas 72073 UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS STATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE PLACE AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior
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liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH RESERVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE. W&A No. 355-243773 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Courtney Miller (2008263) Agent for Mortgagee DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_dmonroe_140212_ 802 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM Adv. 13-4tfc
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the stockholders of DBT Financial Corporation will be held Thursday, April 24, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. in the Board Room of DeWitt Bank and Trust Company. Said meeting is for the purpose of the election of directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business as may come before the meeting. David Jessup Secretary DBT Financial Corporation Adv. 15-2tfc
LEGAL NOTICE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2014-04 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2013-24 IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE THOUGSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($5,500) UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL FUNDS BUDGET FOR 2014 TO LINE ITEM 1007 – RETIREMENT MATCHING DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE I: The General Fund Budget for the calendar year 2014 is hereby increased by the sum of Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($5,500.00), which represents anticipated and unbudgeted funds for one half of retirement on the Southern District Court Judge and Court Clerk for the calendar year of 2014. ARTICLE II: Section “1000-0409” Southern DistrictDistrict Court of the General Fund Budget for the calendar year 2014 is further amended by increasing the previous appropriation by the sum of Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($5,500.00) from unappropriated funds, by the amount set forth below: SECTION 1000-0409, SOUTHERN DISTRICT-DISTRICT COURT Sub A – Personal Services…Line 1007 – Retirement Matching…$5,500.00 Total: $5,500.00 ARTICLE III: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE IV: This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 8th day of April 2014. Glenn “Sonny” Cox Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 15-1tfc
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Timothy G. Nutt, Head of Special Collections, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
The Grand Prairie Historical Society will hold their spring quarterly meeting at Arkansas Post National Memorial Thursday, April 17, 2014. The annual potluck dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. in the visitor center, with the meeting and program following at 7 p.m. The guest speaker is Timothy G. Nutt, Head of Special Collections, University of Arkansas Library, Fayetteville. He will address the group on the Dorothy Jones Core Collection of Grand Prairie History, which is under his supervision. Mr. Nutt also serves as current president of the Arkansas Historical Association. The Society’s semi-annual journal, the Grand Prairie Historical Bulletin, was recently awarded by AHA for the “Best Use of Graphics in a County or Local Journal� for 2013. All interested persons are cordially invited to attend the meeting. To join in the Society’s preservation efforts, please send membership dues of $20 to: Treasurer John W. Cover, Grand Prairie Historical Society, P.O. Box 355, Gillett, AR 72055.
Game and Fish Commission staff that works at the property. We are extremely pleased that the lodge was included in this year’s selection process. It is one of three historic properties thus far recognized for its contributions to the legendary duck hunting heritage and legacy shared by thousands in the State of Arkansas. The other two properties are Wingmead
near De Valls Bluff and The Crockett’s Bluff Hunting Lodge, located in that community. Past noteworthy personalities documented staying at the Lion Oil Company lodge were western actor John Wayne and 41st President George H.W. Bush. We welcome the public to visit the property and engage in various activities offered at the education center.
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Hunting Lodge Listed on the Arkansas Register of Historic Places The historic Lion Oil Company duck hunting lodge located on the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation’s property at Cook’s Lake near Casscoe has been included in this year’s selection of nominated properties for the state register of historic places. The inclusion was confirmed at the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program’s April 2nd meeting held in Little Rock. A state board review committee of distinguished scholars observed the program presentation by the AHPP staff and nominations followed. Director Frances Mcswain stated, [This register was created to provide formal recognition at the state’s historic prop-
erties that are of documentable significance but do not meet the criteria for listing in the National Register of Historic Places‌We feel that Arkansas can be proud to have a large and growing representation in both registers. As a tangible link between our past and our present, these historic properties play an important role in portraying Arkansas’s heritage.] The 1955 lodge has stood the test of time and is considered to retain approximately 85% of its original historical and cultural integrity. The lodge is used today following the conservation minded guidelines set forth by the AGFF and carried out by the Arkansas
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Trapped In a Box By Don Roth The forward elements of the Federal army faced off against Gen. Sterling Price’s dismounted cavalry on April 6, near current day Prescott, after being reinforced by U. S. Brig. Gen. John M. Thayer from Fort Smith. The action though intense at first, declined into long-range cannonading. In a move to keep his outnumbered force from being flanked, Price withdrew to within eight miles of Washington on April 11. That night a thousand Choctaws and Texans under Brig. Gen. Samuel Maxey arrived, having been summoned from what is now Oklahoma to bolster the Southerners, who’s two infantry divisions had been sent to strengthen Gen. Richard Taylor’s Louisianans. Steele at first demonstrated energetically toward Washington, then, slyly turned on the road to Camden. Futile attempts were made by Price’s cavalry to intercept the Federal general but two
weeks of constant riding and skirmishing had reduced the horses tremendously. On the evening of April 15, the Federals ended their 40 mile journey from Prescott (Prairie D’ Ane) and occupied Camden without too much opposition. Steele had achieved his first objective though it wasn’t in the original program. His losses had been small and his army was without injury within the safety of strong fortifications constructed by the Confederates the previous winter. Price was skillfully outmaneuvered like he had been at Little Rock. But unlike the Little Rock expedition, Steele had now fought his way into a box and the prevailing mood for the Feds was more of anxiety than elation. They were deep in enemy territory, far from their base and they were hungry! Despite orders to the contrary, the soldiers swarmed into smokehouses, storage buildings and into home kitchens.
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Some brutish troops invited themselves to dinner at the family table. On the morning of April 16, the officers had effectively assigned patrols and the pillaging stopped in the main part of the city. Rumors had begun to circulate that Gen. Banks met with disaster in Louisiana. There was substance behind the rumors. Banks had been defeated at Mansfield 30 miles short of Shreveport on April 8 with serious losses in wagons and artillery. The next day he was again thrashed farther down Red River at a place called Pleasant Hill. Gen.
Potlatch Conservation Education Center to Host “Camping 101” Where: Potlatch Conservation Education Center of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission near Casscoe, Arkansas. When: Saturday, April 12th through Sunday, April 13th. Time: Starting Saturday, April 12th at 3:00 p.m. until Sunday, April 13th at 1:00 p.m. Program Information: When was the last time you went camping? Maybe never? This outing is perfect for the beginning camper. You’ll learn how to set up and break-down camp, observe a Dutch oven cooking demonstration and participate in hiking and canoeing activities. Night time
9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Divine Worship Easter Egg Hunt 4:00 pm at the home of Jimmy and Ann Fly, 922 Hwy 130 West from 4 to 6 pm
Monday - April 14 12:00 pm Noon Free Luncheon & Devotional Guest Minister: Rev. Mary Welch, Bayou Meto - Lodge Corner UMC
Tuesday - April 15 12:00 pm Noon Free Luncheon & Devotional Guest Minister: Jan Edwards - Gillett UMC-Deluce/Prairie Union UMC
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Maunday Thursday - April 17 7:00 pm Christ in the Passover & The Last Supper 7:00pm - Fellowship Hall Lisa J. Smolowitz, Missionary, Jews for Jesus, Brooklyn, New York
Easter Sunday - April 20 Hallelujah! The Lord is Risen! 9:30 am: Sunday School 10:30 am Divine Worship Persons are invited to bring cut flowers to place on the living cross in the sanctuary
programs could include campfire storytelling and/or an owl-prowl. Participants should bring their own tent, sleeping bags, flashlights, folding chairs, cooking equipment, ice chests, food and soft drinks/water. Registration is limited to the first twenty participants. You must register by April 10th. For More Information: Contact–Marlon Mowdy, Education Specialist at (870) 241-3373. Potlatch Conservation Education Center–Hours of Operation: Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Closed: Sunday and Monday. Visit Us at: www.agfc.com and www. cookslakecec.com
Gillett News By Darla Grantham Benevolent Fund Set An account has been set up at Planter’s and Merchant’s Bank in Gillett for the late Huey Brinton of Tichnor. Donations are being sought to help with his funeral and medical expenses. Easter Egg Hunt Planned The City of Gillett and the Gillett Civic Group are hosting an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 12th at Menard Heritage Park beginning at 2:00 p.m. Candy donations for the event may be taken to Gillett City Hall. Monetary donations may be taken to Planter’s and Merchant’s Bank. Donations are much appreciated! Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Planned A spaghetti dinner will be held on Sat-
urday, April 12th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Tichnor Volunteer Fire Department. Donations are being sought to benefit the Huey Brinton benevolent fund. Please contact Kevin Murphy at 509-0579 or Christy Murphy at 5090576 if you would like to provide a food item or help in any way. Save the Date Gillett United Methodist Church & St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will hold Vacation Bible School during the week of June 16-20, 2014. To submit news contact: Darla Grantham, P.O. Box 324, Gillett, AR, call 870.548.2850, or email dgrantham@pccua.edu
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Good Friday - April 18 7:00 pm Scriptures & Songs of Jesus’ Passion Led by Chancel Choir
Prices’ infantry divisions under Generals Churchill and Parsons arrived in time to participate in the latter hostilities which prompted Banks into further retreat. This misfortune was compounded by the rapidly falling river thus portending horrible consequences for U. S. Admiral David Porter’s gunboat flotilla. From his Shreveport HQ Lt Gen, Kirby Smith ordered Parsons and Churchill to quickly report back to Gen. Price at Camden with their cornmeal fed troops to bag or cripple Steele.
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