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AROUND THE COUNTY

REAL ENCOUNTER COMES TO DEWITT

By Terrye Seamon

MOTO & BMX Stunt Teams will perform on the DeWitt Court Square Saturday, April 18th at 6:30 p.m. Admission free. Sponsored by New Life Fellowship, First Baptist Church and Faith Baptist.

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.

ANNUAL PCCUA DEWITT FFA CRAWFISH BANQUET

The Annual PCCUA DeWitt FFA Crawfish Banquet will be held April 28th at 6:00 p.m. at the Arkansas County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased from an FFA member, PCCUA DeWitt front office, or by calling 946-3506 ext.1600 There will be silent and live auction items and door prizes!

DEWITT FAMILY FITNESS NIGHT

DeWitt Public Schools will once again be holding our Annual Family Fitness & Science Night on Thursday May 7th, 2015 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm We are once again looking for people/organizations to have Exhibit Booths and to run an activity station. We invite you to do one or both! There is no cost to participate and this event is open to ALL families in the DeWitt School District. Please respond ASAP if you would like to participate in our event this year.

Left to right: DHS students Drew Dillion, Jake Rieves and Dayne VanCamp with Denese Canedo and Amy Holbert

Denese Merritt Canedo of Arlington, VA, formerly of DeWitt, spoke to DeWitt High School American history and economics classes April 6 and adult continuing education classes at PCCUA DeWitt Campus April 7. Canedo, a senior congressional advisor and a liaison between the United States Department of State and Congress, spoke about careers with the U.S. State Department as part of the Department’s Hometown Diplomats Program. Ashley Geiger, program officer at the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs Office of Public Engagement with Hometown Diplomats Program, said via email, “The mission of this program is to put a hometown face on foreign policy and to explain to America what we do and why it matters.” Geiger explained that the program is made possible by State Department employees volunteering their personal time to speak to schools, organizations, government officials and local media outlets during occasional return visits to their hometown.

Canedo gave students an overview of the U.S. Department of State – what it does and its purpose. “We develop and conduct foreign policy for the United States. The State Department helps build bridges with countries and governments overseas, outside of America. And we do that through people, people like me and people like you,” Canedo told students. Canedo briefed students on the three levels of employment within the State Department: diplomats, civil servants and administrative support. She explained that while the Department of State is involved with foreign policy on an international level, there is a plethora of other things they are involved in on a smaller scale that do not necessarily “make the news” on a daily basis. She stressed to students the importance of courage and perseverance in any career opportunity. “You can make a difference whatever you choose to do,” Canedo said. Exhibiting a talent and an interest in foreign languages in high school,

Canedo is proficient in French and Russian. She studied foreign languages and international relations in college and joined the military. Speaking of her military career, Canedo told students, “It was a great place to learn about myself and about opportunities to help others overseas.” After graduating from college, Canedo started working for the U.S. Department of State and currently has served over two decades in various capacities as a civil servant. Canedo told students as a young child she had no desire to have an international career or to even see the world. “It just goes to show that you don’t have to have your life all figured out when you’re young. You just kind of roll with opportunities as they arise,” she said. Canedo is the daughter of Mike Merritt and the late Martha Ragan Merritt and the granddaughter of Harmon and Nina Mae Ragan and Bill and Eunice Merritt, all of DeWitt. Speaking of her family, Canedo attributes her work ethic and love of reading to them. “I owe a lot to my grandparents,” Canedo said.

Leslie is Page for a Day 12 year old Spencer Leslie paged in the 90th Arkansas General Assembly House of Representatives for Representative Chris Richey March 25th, 2015. Spencer Leslie is the son of Marti and Chris

Leslie of West Helena. He is the grandson of Shirley Parker of St. Charles and Spencer Parker of Crocketts Bluff, and Jamie and Terry Leslie of Helena.

ARKANSAS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS’

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Spring Garden Seminar PDoor rizes April 18, 2015 • 9:00am - 1:00pm University of Arkansas Rice Research and Extension Center 2900 Hwy 130 E., Stuttgart, AR 72160 (North of Almyra)

Admission: $5.00 at the Door, Kids 12 and under Free Vendors include: Lauren’s Garden Nursery, Plant Haven Nursery, Greenway - John Deere Products, Grand Designs Nursery, The Funny Farm, Petal Pushers Florist, Stedman’s and Tractor Supply

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New and Renewal CHCL Class this Saturday, April 18th at PCC in DeWitt. New folks, $80.00, start at 9:00 and Renewals, $40.00, start at 1:00. We will be in classroom 105B. Please enter the RED door at the back of the campus, north side. Topics will include handgun safety, how to shoot your defensive handgun and applicable law. We will also discuss when you may be allowed to use deadly force and when you can’t. Also, discuss ways to minimize your chances of being a victim of a crime. If you have questions, please call Jimmy Black ASP #11-697 at 870-509-2318

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Ferguson Rural Health Clinic Dr. Ralph Maxwell & Suzette Boyd, APN

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Government Arkansas County Quorum Court meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the courthouse. Crocketts Bluff Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of February, April, June, August, October, and December at 7 p.m. at the fire station. You do not have to be a board member to attend. DeWitt Airport Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at DeWitt City Hall. DeWitt/Arkansas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets the third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. DeWitt City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. DeWitt Municipal Waterworks meets the second Monday of each month at 3 p.m. at the water office. DeWitt School Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the district office. Gillett City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (November-March) or 7 :30 p.m. (April-October). St. Charles City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the St. Charles Museum. St. Charles Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the St. Charles Fire Department. The St. Charles Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. The St. Charles Fire Department Auxiliary meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. Club Meetings American Legion and Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at Camp Doughboy at 6:30 p.m. Arkansas County Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas County Bank Community Room. Caring and Sharing Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Court Square in DeWitt. Unity Baptist Church Community Clothes Closet is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Delta Medicine Assist Program will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baptist Medical

Health Clinic in Stuttgart. DeWitt Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door. DeWitt Athletic Booster Club meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m. DeWitt Band Parents Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the DeWitt High School band room. DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at PCCUA Community Room. The DeWitt Community Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at PCCUA DeWitt campus at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in reading a variety of fiction and nonfiction and discussing books with other readers is welcome to attend. DeWitt Hospital Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at PCC-DeWitt. DeWitt Lions Club meets every Tuesday at noon at The Bull Pen. DeWitt Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at The Catfish Shack. 40 et 8 meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Doughboy. The Gillett Civic Group meets the second Thursday of each month in the community room at the Planters and Merchants Bank. The Grand Prairie Historical Society meets the third Thursday in Jan., April, July and October. The Grand Prairie Quilt Society meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Stuttgart Public Library. The Grand Prairie Ruritan Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The Willows Restaurant. Masonic Lodge #157 meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Prairie Angels 4-H Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 3:45 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gillett. Weigh-in starts at 5:30 p.m.; meetings at 6 p.m. Weight Watchers meets every Monday at Arkansas County Health Dept. Weigh-ins begin at 5 p.m. Ya-gotta-wanna Al-Anon Group provides support for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. AlAnon meets 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Presbyterian Church, 120 W. 7th, Stuttgart, AR.

DeWitt Police Report THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015: Officer Jody Chapman was dispatched to the DeWitt Police Department for a domestic disturbance with the female having injuries. Upon arrival officer made contact with Mr. Johnathan Hobbs in the back parking lot of the police department. Hobbs said that he and his girlfriend, Ms. April Walters, were arguing and that he was trying to get his belongings out of the back seat of the car while she was driving down the street. Hobbs said that Walters hit him in the head with a beer bottle. Hobbs had a bump on the right side of his face near his eye and a scratch on the right side of his nose. While speaking with Hobbs, Officer Jimmy Black arrived and Chapman went inside to speak with the female while Hobbs waited outside. When he entered the police department, he observed Walters sitting on the bench in front of dispatch. She had a gash above her left eye and blood down the side of her face and neck. Walters advised that she and Hobbs and gotten into an argument and that he had hit her in her eye. Walters said

that she did hit Hobbs in the head with a beer bottle. Walters was advised that she would be charged with domestic battery, but due to the severity of her injuries that she should go seek medical attention. Photos were taken of both parties injuries. Walters drove herself to the ER and Hobbs was transported to the Arkansas County Detention Center and charged with Domestic battering 3rd degree. Thursday, April 9, 2015 at approximately 8:13 PM officer dispatched to the Arkansas County Detention Center because jail staff advised that Hobbs wanted to go to the ER because of the injury to his head. Upon arrival officer advised Hobbs that if he went to the ER it would be at his expense because he had not been booked into the jail. Shortly after arriving at the ER, Hobbs decided that he did not want to be seen because he did not want a medical bill and that he thought the jail would have to pay for it. Officer transported Hobbs back to the Arkansas County Detention Center.

3rd Graders Visit Arkansas Post Friday, April 10th Photos by JoAnn Kagebein

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LOCAL NEWS

Obituary Mary “Dolly” Theising Mary “Dolly” Theising, nee Glaub, age 86 of Breese, died Thursday, April 2, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese. She was born July 29, 1928, in Breese, the daughter of Harry and Elizabeth, nee Schlueter, Glaub. On June 29, 1948, she married Frank A. Theising at St. Dominic’s in Breese. Mary was a homemaker. She is survived by her 5 children, Polly Theising of Valparaiso, IN, Pat Rawls of DeWitt, AR, Frank Theising of Ozark, AR, Tom Theising of Alvin, TX, Julie Lichty of Martinez, GA, nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters; Pat Zeulow of Breese and Betty Maciariello of Anchorage, AK. She was preceded in death by her parents,;her husband Frank on April 17, 2014;two sisters, her eight brothers, and a great granddaughter, Elizabeth Grace Leyva. A memorial graveside service for both Mary and Frank will be held at St Dominic/St. Augustine Cemetery in Breese on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. James Buerster officiating. Memorials can be made to the St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary Hospice Care Room and will be received through Moss Funeral Home, 535 N. 5th, Breese, IL 62230 who is serving the family.

Human Remains Identified By Terrye Seamon The human remains discovered in the vacant lots behind Farmers and Merchants Bank April 2 have been identified as John Allison, 52, according to Arkansas State Police Public Information Office Bill Sadler. Sadler said that the state police received a confirmation of identity Thursday, April 9 from the State Crime Laboratory. Allison’s last known address, according to Sadler, was known to be DeWitt, while the DeWitt Police Department noted on their social media page that Allison was from Fort Smith. The cause or manner of death was not included in the report Sadler said.

Community Briefs

By Ora London Church: First Missionary Baptist and all other churches are calling for God’s people to come into the house of praise and worshiper seeds are continuing to be planted for a plentiful harvest. First Baptist’s Sunday school begins at 9:45am, regular service at 11am. Choir rehearsal 6pm. Bible study is Wednesday’s at 6pm. At a later date, I will be posting other coming events. Let’s all continue to keep all churches and their church families in our prayers. Let’s continue to keep our children in prayer here as well as all other places. Inviting as always, ones that don’t have a church home or any other place to go on Sunday morning to come out and be with us at First Missionary Baptist for praise and worship unto our Lord. Sick: Calvin G. London, Essie & Percy Hayes, Mary J. Wright, Karen Duncan, Mrs. Otelia Fitzpatrick, Lula London, Roy Wright, and all in the Nursing Homes & Hospitals. Special Prayer for Kim & Shirley Polk’s Mother . Pray for the McKenzie family for their loss. Let’s all continue to keep the families with recent losses in our Prayers. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Concerned Citizens of Dewitt meeting every 1st Monday of each month at Nichols Chapels AME, 6pm, Pastor Odessa Cash Chairperson. Dewitt City Council meeting the 2nd Monday of each month at 6pm. We are preparing for our very own Joshua Bronson to come to Dewitt to speak to our youth. The place, date, and time will be later announced. I personally would like to thank the one or ones at Tommy’s Rexall Drugs for getting the many balloons ready on time for our balloon release last Saturday. Many thanks to all who helped get this event together. We all had a great time. Thanks to all for coming out and all that may of had a desire to come but couldn’t. A special thanks goes out to Kim Polk and Sharonica London Green for their great help in putting this event together. Thanks to all who brought your own balloons in memory of Courtney to release on his birthday. BIRTHDAYS: April 27th James O’Neal April 16th Hazel B Wyatt SCRIPTURE: Revelation 1st ch.11th vs. Saying I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, what thou sees, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia, unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergolas, and unto Thyroidal, and unto Saudis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Loadicea.

Grand Prairie Quilt Society

Morgan Appointed as Outside Director of AgHeritage Farm Credit Services

Sandra Morgan has been appointed as an Outside Director for AgHeritage Farm Credit Services, according to Michael Taylor, AgHeritage FCS Board Chairman. Morgan is Vice President Finance of Riceland Foods, Inc., headquartered at Stuttgart, with responsibility for accounting functions and the annual audit. She has over 25 years of experience in agricultural cooperative accounting, including various management roles, and previous experience in the telecommunications industry. Morgan is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor of business administration degree with a major in accounting. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants. AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is a financial cooperative with managed assets of approximately $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2014 that provides credit and related services to more than 3,100 farmers and ranchers in 24 Arkansas counties. Branch offices are located in Batesville, Brinkley, Dermott, Lonoke, Newport, Pocahontas, Searcy, Star City and Stuttgart. Gillett Water Department 2014 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report We're pleased to present to you this year's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water, and we want you to understand, and be involved in, the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. Where Does Our Drinking Water Come From? The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. Our source of water is one well that pumps from the Sparta Sand Aquifer. How Safe Is The Source Of Our Drinking Water? The Arkansas Department of Health has completed a Source Water Vulnerability Assessment for Gillett Water Department. The assessment summarizes the potential for contamination of our source of drinking water and can be used as a basis for developing a source water protection plan. Based on the various criteria of the assessment, our water source has been determined to have a low susceptibility to contamination. You may request a summary of the Source Water Vulnerability Assessment from our office. What Contaminants Can Be In Our Drinking Water? As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; Inorganic contaminants such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; Pesticides and herbicides which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses; Organic chemical contaminants including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems; Radioactive contaminants which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

Top left: Maeola and her 2 Mickey Mouse quilts; Top right: Sherrye and red pathways quilt topper; Right: Shelley’s strip quilt blocks; Middle: Maeola and her Zig Zag pillow; Far right: Marsha and lavendar spiral quilt topper

The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met April 8th at the Stuttgart Public Library for their quarterly Sit ‘n Sew meeting with eight members present. Glenda opened the meeting with the thought for the day...”I’m a Fabriholic on the road to recovery...just kidding...I’m on the way to the fabric store.” Happy Birthday greetings were extended to Sherrye and to Ann (in absentia). Glenda presented Sherrye with the gift of a fat quarter. Happy Birthday Sherrye and Ann!! The March minutes and treasurer’s report were read and approved. Under Old Business: Shelley reported that she had researched prices of tables that the society was looking for. Glenda made a motion and Sherrye seconded it that the quilt society buy a table and donate it to the library for the meeting room. No action has been taken on the Spring 2016 quilt retreat. Glenda reported that she has the pillowcases ready for the Arkansas Childrens Hospital. If anyone is going to Little Rock, let her know. Under New Business: Shelley reported on the String quilt workshop she attended at the Lower White River Museum State Park in DesArc on March 28. She really enjoyed it and learned how to put the blocks together to make different designs. Show and Share: Marsha and Sherrye showed the spiral pattern quilt toppers they made at the Plantation Agri Museum State Park on March 14. They reported that it was a lot of fun. Renee Riggins from Mountain View taught the class and she had a lot of good tips for easier sewing. Glenda demonstrated a handy hint for reducing the bulk when joining blocks. If you snip the few stitches in the center, the seam will lie flat. Everyone agreed that they would try that on their next project.

In order to assure tap water is safe to drink, EPA has regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Am I at Risk? All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. However, some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from small amounts of contamination. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. In addition, EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by microbiological contaminants are also available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline.

Tammie had a beautiful quilt top with embroidered bird blocks. Maeola showed two Mickey Mouse baby quilts and a zig zag patterned body pillow. LouAnna promised to bring a new quilt technique to the next meeting. After the business session, everyone got down to the serious business of sewing. Machines hummed, scissors snipped and groans emanated when something went awry. But luckily it was soon put right and peace was restored. Sherrye worked on a baby quilt, Tammie finished her bird quilt, Shelley made several coasters for the May 2 craft sale, Marsha made some pinwheel blocks and some exploding blocks, and Glenda started a new scrap quilt with 4-patch blocks. At noon everyone broke out their sack lunches and welcomed Michele who came to visit during her lunch break. All the members were glad to catch up on what was new in the quilting world. After lunch with the members much refreshed and rested, work resumed with a will to finish projects started or to try something new. All too soon it was time to pack up and go home. The next meeting will be May 13 at 9:30 at the Stuttgart Public Library. See you there!

Lead and Drinking Water If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We are responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. How Can I Learn More About Our Drinking Water? If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Bill Pratt, Public Works Director, at 870-548-2541. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at City Hall. TEST RESULTS We routinely monitor for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The test results table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 st to December 31st, 2014. In the table you might find terms and abbreviations you are not familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we've provided the following definitions: Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) – unenforceable public health goal; the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - the level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. NA – Not applicable Parts per billion (ppb) - a unit of measurement for detected levels of contaminants in drinking water. One part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Parts per million (ppm) – a unit of measurement for detected levels of contaminants in drinking water. One part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS Contaminant

Total Coliform Bacteria

Violation Y/N

MCLG Level Detected

Unit

(Allowable Level)

Number of Sites over Action Level

90th Percentile Result

Unit

Action Level

Lead

<0.003

ppm

0.015

Copper

0.22

ppm

1.3

Contaminant

Major Sources in Drinking Water

MCL

(Public Health Goal)

1 Positive 1 positive sample Present 0 sample in June per month LEAD AND COPPER TAP MONITORING

Naturally present in the environment

Major Sources in Drinking Water

Corrosion from household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits

We are currently on a reduced monitoring schedule and required to sample once every three years for lead and copper at the customers’ taps. The results above are from our last monitoring period in 2014. Our next required monitoring period is in 2017. REGULATED DISINFECTANTS

Notice of Graveside Service and Internment of cremains of Arlen J. Kirchoff: Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2pm at Cedar Crest Memorial Gardens, DeWitt, AR. Family is to gather at 12 Noon at First United Methodist Church at 608 South Grandview Drive, DeWitt, AR.

Disinfectant

Violation Y/N

Chlorine

Contaminant

HAA5 [Haloacetic Acids] TTHM [Total Trihalomethanes]

Level Detected

Unit

MRDLG (Public Health Goal)

MRDL (Allowable Level)

Average: 0.19 ppm 4 4 Range: 0.01 – 0.60 BY-PRODUCTS OF DRINKING WATER DISINFECTION

Major Sources in Drinking Water

Water additive used to control microbes

Violation Y/N

Level Detected

Unit

MCLG (Public Health Goal)

MCL (Allowable Level)

ppb

We are currently on a reduced monitoring schedule and required to sample once every three years for Total Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids in the distribution system. The results above are from our last compliance monitoring period in the spring quarter of 2012. Our next compliance monitoring period is in 2015. UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS MCLG Contaminant

Unit

(Public Health Goal)

Major Sources in Drinking Water

By-product of drinking water disinfection Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted. MCLs (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and MCLGs (Maximum Contaminant Level Goals) have not been established for all unregulated contaminants.

Chloroform i

Level Detected

0.61

ppb

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FAITH & RELIGION

The First Test By Pastor Steve Ellison

The first half of Colossians tells how Christ is preeminent in all things: creation, redemption, the church, wisdom and knowledge, even life itself. This is an important doctrine. If Christ is first and last in all of these things, then surely He must be preeminent in my life. The second half of Colossians provides a test to let us know if we have in fact made Christ first and last in our own lives. Chapters one and two of Colossians are the teaching; chapters three and four make up the test. Chapters one and two are the root of our faith; chapters three and four are the fruit of our faith. If we pass the tests found in chapters three and four, that is fantastic evidence that we belong to Christ and that He lives in us. If we fail these tests, we should run back to chapters one and two so that we might get a better look at Christ. Colossians 3:2-7 states it plainly, Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. 3 For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. 5 Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to

immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. 6 For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of disobedience, 7 and in them you also once walked, when you were living in them. (NASU) Verse two tells us where our focus should be: Christ in heaven. Verse four tells us that Christ is our very life and we will be viewed as godly only insofar as Christ is revealed in and through us. Verse five begins with that marvelous word “therefore”. In other words, if and when we focus on Christ, allowing Him to live through us, only then will we appear to be Christians. We do not have to guess if we are doing this. Verse five gives us a practical and objective test. You might be surprised at the first test. The first four terms in verse five are all related to sexual immorality. Thus, sexual sin in our lives is the first evidence that we do not belong to Christ or at least that we have not made Christ preeminent in our lives. The first term in the list is a general Greek word (porneia) which refers to all kinds of sexual immorality. Homosexual acts are certainly sinful. Both the Old and New Testa-

ments confirm this. However, we often conveniently forget that any and all sexual activity outside of marriage is also sinful. So, try as we might, we cannot justify adultery or simple fornication or any other kind of extra-marital sex. Do not think for even one moment that God overlooks the common practice of cohabiting instead of marrying in an effort to obtain increased government benefits. The next three terms in verse five (impurity, passion, evil desire) translate other Greek words that describe various kinds of sexual sin. The point seems to be that the list is intended to be suggestive, representing all extra-marital sex, thus leaving exactly zero “wiggle room”. Verse six starkly indicates that the wrath of God falls on those who engage in such sin. Verse seven is a marvelous verse of grace. We once walked in these sins but not anymore. Forgiveness is freely available through Jesus Christ. Not only is forgiveness available, but also Christ will free us from bondage to such sin. Will you turn your life over to Him? pastorsteve8800@gmail.com

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What Difference Do It Make? By Tom Smith

\Yes, “What difference do it make?” That question was the title of Ron Hall and Denver Moore’s 2010 best-selling book that told the story of Denver’s life. Born in January, 1937 in Red River Parish, Louisiana, Denver never attended school or learned to read and write. But through a Godordained meeting between Ron Hall—a wealthy, international art dealer—and his wife, Deborah, with him in the Union Gospel Mission in Dallas, the homeless, former boxcar-hopping, convicted criminal’s life was turned around. I had the opportunity to talk with Denver for a few minutes in the Fall of 2010 and found him to be an interesting individual. Even though his book reveals some of the mistreatment he received at the hands of white men while growing up, God’s Love changed his heart. And, after God used the Halls to befriend him, Denver became an accomplished and widelyrecognized author, artist and musician before his death in 2012. The thing that first drew me to the book was its title—for it’s definitely grammatically incorrect. However, its incorrectness is what attracts you to it, causing you to ponder its meaning. That’s why it’s good for us to use it as we consider the implications of the Resurrection. Of all world religions and events in history, none can compare to this central Truth in Christianity—i.e., that its Founder, Jesus the Christ, was raised from the dead just as the Bible says. And, why is that important? Because the whole Gospel Message hinges on it. The Apostle Paul understood that when he wrote those struggling, first century Christians in I Corinthians 15:12-22. They were new believers trying to understand the ins-and-outs of their Faith. And, evidently, one area they struggled with was that of Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead. Like us, they found it hard to wrap their minds around the fact that someone could come back to life after dying. Likewise, they were being attacked by the Jewish Sadducees who didn’t believe in any type of resurrection and the Epicureans, whose motto was “Eat, drink and be merry—for tomorrow you die.” And,

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their followers are still with us today, aren’t they? Most assuredly they are. That’s why we should take to heart Paul’s refuting of such beliefs as he assumed a classical, debating-style defense of the Faith. Here’s what he had to say: “If there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not risen” (v.13). And, if that be so, here are the implications of that reality: First, “our preaching is vain” (v.14a). That means every Bible preacher and teacher are foolish and so are those who listen to them. Second, “our Faith is vain” (vv.14b, 17a). If Christ be not risen, there’s no reason to believe. Everything is meaningless and every follower of Christ misguided and miserable (v.19). So, quit embracing those Biblical fairytales and start believing like everyone else. Third, “we’re false witnesses of God” (v.15), i.e., liars. Quite spreading those falsehoods about Jesus, His Life, Death and Resurrection. There’s nothing to them—IF Christ be not risen. Fourth, “you are yet in your sins” (v.17b). Simply put, you’re still guilty-as-charged and can never be forgiven. It’s all a lie. So, accept the fact you’ll never have a clear conscience and must live the rest of your life with regret and remorse “if Christ be not risen.” Last, “those who have fallen asleep (died) in Christ are perished” (v.18). The dead are still dead. When a loved one or friend dies, kiss their cold body goodbye and “weep as those who have no hope” (I Thessalonians 4:13)—for you’ll never see them again “if Christ be not risen.” Thankfully, all the above is not the case! Hallelujah! Thankfully, “Christ is NOW risen from the dead” (v.20). And, as the Gospel song says, “Because He (Jesus) lives, I can face tomorrow.” Glory!! So, back to the question: “What difference do it make?” What difference does it make whether or not Jesus arose from the dead? Why, it makes all the difference in the world! The next question, then, is “Do you believe?” (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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The Apostle Paul Said, “Follow Me.” #2 By William Wood

To follow up last week’s sermon we are supposing that the Apostle Paul coming to DeWitt to hold a revival. We are setting forth his teaching in the New Testament, then we want to see how many of our local churches would book him for a few nights of Revival? Last week we listed some of Paul’s teaching and we want to continue those ordinances in this sermon. Again we will quote Paul’s words in 1st Corinthians 11:12 “Be ye followers of me 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.” For you church folks that don’t believe that Paul’s teaching is for today, you are out of the race anyway, and we pray for you that you will understand that God’s moral laws never change! Mal. 3:6 “I am The Lord and I change not.” Now for more of Paul’s teaching. He would repeat his teaching about what to do with our hair, as he said in 1st Corinthians 11:5-15 “Every woman that prayeth or prophesying,with her head uncovered dishonoreth her head; For that is even all one as if she were shaven.” Verse 15 “But if a woman have long hair it is a Glory to her; For her hair is given to her for a covering.” This one doctrine would keep Paul out of most churches. Before you call me to correct me, by reminding me of verse 16 that says “But if any man (woman) seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.” Let me explain this verse to you! Paul did not teach all the preceding verses about how women should have long hair, just to finally end his teaching on the subject by saying, “But if you don’t like long hair we have no such custom, he was saying, “We have no such custom that will allow you to cut your hair! Let’s don’t leave the men out of this teaching about hair. Verse 14 “Doeth not even nature itself teach you, that if a man have long hair it is a shame unto him.” Yet again, if Paul came to one of our churches I am sure he would rebuke our women who wear tight pants and shorts, showing off every curve of their body. 1st Timothy 2:9 “- - - - that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety - - - - .” Preachers, do you preach this to your congregation? If not, then you wouldn’t want the Apostle Paul to come in your church and rock the boat! But let’s go on with his teaching! 1st Timothy 22:12 “But I suffer not a woman to teach (The Word) nor to usurp authority over the man, but be in silence.” Now I know that most of you sisters don’t believe Paul’s Gospel here, but I know something that you apparently don’t know. God does not change His Word just because you won’t believe it! We are going to be judged at White Throne Judgement by what Jesus preached, and what Paul and the rest of the writers of the Bible preached. Gods will allow us to do our thing here, but there is coming a day when He will hold us accountable for His Word, all of it! Now, I will ask your preachers again, how many of you want Paul to hold a Revival in your Church? My prayer is that you have enough spiritual sense to know that It’s The Lord Himself asking you this question! Amen

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Black and Buell to Wed Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Black of DeWitt are pleased to announce the wedding of their daughter, Lisa Michelle Black to Dustin Rue Buell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Nobles of Humphrey, AR and Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Buell of Holbrook, ID.

The wedding ceremony will be held at New Life Fellowship in DeWitt on April 25, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. The reception will be held immediately afterwards. All family and friends are invited to attend.

Public Safety Committee Meets With Volunteer Fire Department

By Terrye Seamon

DeWitt’s Volunteer Fire Department met for their bimonthly meeting April 6 at the DeWitt Fire Station. DeWitt City Council members Debbie Fox, Vivian Meins and Robert Young, members of the Public Safety Committee of the city council, were present to express constituent concerns regarding the traffic habits of the firemen when reporting to the station for a fire. Those concerns included firemen not legally being allowed to operate a personal siren, driving at excessive speeds and not yielding at intersections. “I understand they are in a hurry, but going down Main Street at 75 mph is not doing anybody any good,” Alderman Fox said. “You just can never be too careful.” Assistant Fire Chief and Director of Public Works Bill Paxton stressed safety first when reporting for a fire. He reminded everyone that they still had to obey traffic laws for safety and liability purposes. “If it takes you another two minutes to get here, you’re here,” Paxton said. Paxton warned firemen that if the traffic situation continues, other measures would be taken. “They will

be kicked off the fire department,” Fire Chief Charles Bennett said. Fox, Young and Paxton commended the department for their service and dedication to the city and residents of DeWitt. “You do a good job. We are all proud to have you,” Young told them. “We appreciate them for what they do because they do not have to do that,” Fox said. She also told firemen that the Public Safety Committee was there if any of them ever had any questions, comments or concerns and they were always available to work out any issues that might arise. Another topic of discussion was a grant Mayor Ralph Relyea is going to apply for in the upcoming weeks for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for citizens. The grant will also include educational literature about fire prevention to be utilized for school programs, the Arkansas County Fair and other public events. Although he is not clear on the exact amount of the grant yet, Relyea said, “We are applying for approximately 2,200 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for the city.”

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DeWitt Middle School eighth-grade Pre-AP Arkansas History students held a mock trial Thursday morning trying Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto for first degree murder, kidnapping, grand theft, aggravated assault, hate crime enhancement and identity theft. Pre-AP Arkansas History teacher Clay Dollar said that students spent three days conducting research for the trial on DMS’ new set of Chrome books. “From a teacher’s standpoint, it was wonderful watching students delve into research and discover historical information that was not in their textbooks,” Dollar said. Students were divided into prosecuting and defense

Spanish soldier Miguel (Michael McKinzie) is cross-examined by the prosecution.

teams and presented opening and closing arguments, entered items into evidence and examined and crossexamined witnesses. Several DMS teachers served on the jury. After listening to the evidence presented, the jury found de Soto guilty on the charges of kidnapping, grand theft, aggravated assault and hate crime enhancement. DeSoto was sentenced to 65 years in prison. “It was a very intense case. Although we lost, I think the defending team did a very good job,” eighth-grade Pre-AP Arkansas History student Molly Anderson said.

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UAM Golf Women David Davis to Perform Fifth at Bear State Bank at KASU’s Bluegrass Invitational Monday, April 27

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The University of Arkansas at Monticello women’s golf team wrapped up a fifth place finish out of 11 teams at Henderson State’s Bear State Bank Invitational played at the Big Creek Country Club. The Blossoms were led by a pair of top, 20 finishers in the 63-player field. Sophomore Lauren Johnson carded scores of 84 and 77 for a 17th place, followed closely by freshman Frida Rydberg in 18th with scores of 81 and 82. Junior Pamela Quiatchon tied for 26th at 80 and 89. Freshman Brianna Dick-

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erson tied for 32nd at 88 and 84. Junior Sammy Rodriguez tied for 37th at 92 and 84. As a team, UAM combined for a two-round total of 660, nine strokes behind fourth-place Missouri Western. Central Oklahoma was the top team in the event at 600, and also had the top individual performance in Marla Souvannasing with scores of 73 and 70. The Blossoms were back in action Saturday, April 11 in a dual against Southern Arkansas to be played at the Pine Bluff Country Club.

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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. Rawls Chosen By First Electric This summer Laura Rawls of Heber Springs will be heading to Washington, D.C. with the First Electric Youth Tour. This prestigious honor is awarded to three youth in the state. The trip is scheduled for June 10-18. Laura is the daughter of Mitch and Gaye Rawls, and the granddaughter of Ginger Sullivan of Gillett, and Edna Rawls of DeWitt.

Arkansans to Access Free Dental Care

Arkansans suffering dental pain and discomfort will find needed relief at the ninth annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy (ArMOM) on May 15-16 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Volunteers of all types are needed including hundreds of general volunteers and health professionals such as dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and pharmacists. Volunteers from across the state will provide free basic dental care to adults and children of all ages on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6:00 a.m. each day for cleanings, fillings and extractions. No income or eligibility requirements are necessary. Since ArMOM began in 2007, over 13,000 patients have been treated in

only sixteen total clinic days. The number of procedures performed is staggering. With approximately 24,822 extractions of bad teeth and over 10,030 fillings and other restorations, ArMOM has donated an estimated $7,190,972 worth of free dental care to patients who might otherwise have no hope of receiving care. Organized by the Arkansas State Dental Association, the 2-day free dental clinic is funded by several sponsors including the Walmart Foundation and a $100,000 grant from the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation. Sponsorships are still available. For more information about the clinic, volunteering or sponsorships, please visit www.arkansasmissionofmercy.org or call 1-800-501-2732.

left to right, Robert Montgomery, Stan Wilemon, David Davis, Ben Sanders, Marty Hays

David Davis and the Warrior River Boys will perform a concert of bluegrass music on Monday, April 27, at 7:00 p.m. at the Collins Theatre, 120 West Emerson Street, in downtown Paragould, Arkansas. The concert is part of the Bluegrass Monday concert series presented by KASU 91.9 FM. KASU will literally “pass the hat” to collect money to pay the group. The suggested donation is $5 per person. From Alabama, David Davis is continuing a family tradition of singing and playing bluegrass music. In the 1930s, his father and two uncles played and sang in the style of “brother duets,” a forerunner of bluegrass music as it is known today. Following World War Two, David’s Uncle Cleo was in the first incarnation of the Bluegrass Boys, the backing band for Bill Monroe, the man who invented the sound of bluegrass music. Leading the Warrior River Boys since 1984, David Davis has recorded CDs for the acclaimed Rounder record label, and the group currently records for the prestigious Rebel record label, one of the top producers of recorded bluegrass music. The band appears at dozens of bluegrass festivals and venues across the country each year, and the group performs an outstanding style of hard-driving, traditional, entertaining bluegrass music. The Warrior River Boys includes Robert Montgomery on vocals and banjo. A member of the band since 2008, Montgomery has won dozens of bluegrass-picking contests, most noteworthy the 2004 National Old-Time Banjo Championship at Uncle Dave Macon Days in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He was featured on the Cumberland Highlanders TV program on RFD-TV, and he has appeared as a guest musician on CDs by Marty Stuart and Bobby Osborne. Marty Hays sings and plays bass for

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the Warrior River Boys. With the band since 1995, Hays loves classic country music. He released his debut solo CD on Right Side Up Records in 2013. Ben Sanders plays fiddle in the band. He was the first graduate from Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music with a degree in county, bluegrass and old-time fiddle performance. He has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, and the Cumberland Highlanders TV program. Guitarist and vocalist Stan Wilemon rejoined the band a few years ago. He was in the group in the early 1990s, and recently he has performed with the Gary Waldrep Band. Wilemon is an acclaimed bluegrass songwriter, and many groups, including the Warrior River Boys, have recorded his compositions. In addition to the concert, Terry’s Café, 201 South Pruett Street in Paragould, opens on Bluegrass Monday nights to welcome bluegrass music fans. The café serves a catfish buffet meal beginning at 4:30 p.m. on the evenings of Bluegrass Monday concerts. Concessions will also be available at the Collins Theatre. Bluegrass Monday concerts are held on the fourth Monday night of each month. These concerts are presented with support from Bibb Chiropractic, the Posey Peddler, Holiday Inn Express and Suites of Paragould, the Northeast Arkansas Bluegrass Association and KASU. KASU, 91.9 FM, is the 100,000 watt public broadcasting service of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. For more information, contact KASU Program Director Marty Scarbrough at mscarbro@astate.edu or 870-972-2367. Bluegrass Monday is also on Facebook (search “Bluegrass Monday”).

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Men from DeWitt & South Arkansas County churches have met on the first Wednesdays of the month at 6:00 AM, September - May, for a Men’s Community Prayer Breakfast rotating monthly at different churches since September 2011. The breakfast is free and all men are welcome and are invited and encouraged to attend. The next breakfast will be at First Assembly of God of DeWitt on Wednesday, May 6th. Each month a love offering is received to assist persons in our South Arkansas County. Pictured above is Delbert Black of St. Charles receiving a check from the Men’s Prayer Breakfast who lost his home due to a fire in March. The monthly love offering has benefited the local Backpacks for DeWitt Elementary School, Caring and Sharing Food Pantry, Dana’s House, the

nativity scene for the DeWitt downtown, and families and individuals with extraordinary medical and bereavement related expenses. The 20 area churches include: Church of Christ, Deluce/Prairie Union Methodist, DeWitt Friends, Eastside Baptist, Faith Baptist, First Assembly of God, First Baptist, First Christian, First Methodist, First Missionary Baptist (May St.), Hebron Missionary Baptist, Landmark Missionary Baptist, McAdams Road Church, New Life Fellowship, Nichols Chapel A.M.E., Pleasant Grove Methodist, Providence Missionary Baptist of Crockets Bluff, Redeemed Church of God in Christ, St. Luke Lutheran, Tabernacle Missionary Baptist, and Unity Missionary Baptist.

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The DeWitt Middle School Student Council hosted the 8th annual Spring Fling Friday, April 10th at the Middle School Cafeteria. Clay Dollar and James Guest are the DMS Student Council Sponsors.

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LOCAL NEWS

DES Holds Pre-testing Parade on April 6 By Shelly Faulkner

- THE SQUARE IS GOING TO THE DOGS MAY 2ND Coordinated by Caring 4 Canines

DeWitt Dog Days

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10am - Grilling Polish Sausage/Hot Dogs with Onions/Peppers and all the fixings 9am-12pm - Rabies Clinic at DeWitt Fire Department â&#x20AC;˘ Pet Show at 12:30pm â&#x20AC;˘ Pet Parade at 1:00pm

No entry fee required; Ribbons to be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place â&#x20AC;˘ Categories include Shortest, Tallest, Longest Ears, Shortest, Best Dog Tricks, and Overall Best in Show T-shirts will be available for purchase to benefit Caring 4 Canines projects For more information, Contact Michelle Martin at 870-946-6307

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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2015-09 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT (LLEBG) – JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) – MINI GRANT BUDGET FOR 2015: DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE I: Local Law Enforcement Block Grant-Justice Assistance Grant Budget for calendar year 2015 is hereby established and shall become part of the 2015 Budget in the sum of Four Thousand Two Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($4,200.00), derived from Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG)-Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)-FY 2014 Mini Grant, which represents previously unanticipated and unbudgeted funds. ARTICLE II: No expenditure of appropriated funds shall be made from any fund other than the fund specified in this Ordinance or amendment thereto. ARTICLE III: Section 3501-0400 “Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)-Mini Grant” of the Special Revenue Fund Budget for calendar year 2015 is hereby appropriated by the amount set forth below: SECTION 3501-0400 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT (LLEBG) JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)-MINI GRANT Sub B – Supplies…Line 2001 – General Supplies…$395.00

Sub B – Supplies…Line 2002 – Small Equipment…$2,003.61 Sub B – Supplies…Line 2011 – Bullet Proof Vests…$1,018.39 Total: $4,200.00 ARTICLE IV: Any transfer of monies between the various funds of the County or transfers within the major category enumerated above shall be made only with the prior approval of the Arkansas County Quorum Court, provided, however, all transfers budgeted in the budget shall be exempted from the provisions of this Section. ARTICLE V: 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 VI: This Ordinance being necessary for budget and auditing purposes and for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval, and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 14th day of April 2015. Thomas E. Best Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 16-1tfc

unanticipated and unbudgeted funds. SECTION 1000-0400, SHERIFF BUDGET Sub C – Other Services & Charges…Line 3100 – Other Misc…$1,992.22 Total $1,992.22 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 budget and auditing purposes and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 14th day of April 2015. Thomas E. Best Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 16-1tfc

LEGAL NOTICE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2015-11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2014-30, ESTABLISHING A COUNTY ROAD ONE HALF PERCENT SALES TAX BUDGET FOR 2015; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE I: The following previous appropriation to the County Road One Half Percent Sales Tax Budget for Arkansas County for calendar year 2015 is hereby decreased by the amount set forth below and beside each to purchase a used 2011 Volvo G930 Motor Grader: SECTION 2000-0201, COUNTY ROAD ONE HALF PERCENT SALES TAX BUDGET Sub B – Supplies…Line 2023 – Repair Parts…$50,000.00 Total: $50,000.00 ARTICLE II: Section 2000-0201 “County Road One Half Percent Sales Tax Budget,” which is an individual budget of the Special Revenue Funds Code for Arkansas County for the calendar year 2015, is hereby further amended by increasing the previous appropriation to the County Road Budget for Arkansas County for the calendar year 2015 by the amount set forth below and beside each for the purchase of a used 2011 Volvo G930

Motor Grader: SECTION 2000-0201, COUNTY ROAD ONE HALF PERCENT SALES TAX BUDGET Sub D – Capital Outlay…Line 4004 – Machinery & Equipment…$50,000.00 Total $50,000.00 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 budget and auditing purposes, to complete said transaction in a timely manner, and for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 14th day of April 2015. Thomas E. Best Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 16-1tfc

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. 16-2tfc

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSASCOUNTY ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WINSTON NEIL BARGER, JR., DECEASED PR2015-19 ND NOTICE Last known address of Decedent: 1107 South Grand, Stuttgart, AR 72160 Date of death: March 25, 2015 The undersigned was appointed Administratrix of the above-named Decedent’s Estate on April 1, 2015. 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 No-

tice, 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 16th day of APRIL, 2015. BOYD & BUIE Attorneys at Law 308 Court Square, DeWitt, Arkansas 72042 ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE AMANDA BARGER 1907 Hwy. 5 North, Apt. 504, Benton, AR 72019 ADMINISTRATRIX Adv. 16-2tfc

LEGAL NOTICE HELP WANTED IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID RAY SINGLETON, DECEASED PR-2015-11 SD NOTICE Last known address of Decedent: 731 Dempsey Road, St. Charles, Arkansas 72140 Date of death: December 28, 2014 The undersigned was appointed Administratrix of the above-named Decedent’s Estate on April 1, 2015. 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

HELP WANTED

ADAMS FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT is now accepting applications for an

2IÀFH &OHUN ZLWK ([SHULHQFH Knowledge of Quickbooks, Excel, Word, and Quicken Apply in person at: 1503 South Whitehead Drive in DeWitt. No phone calls please.

CRESTPARK OF DEWITT is currently accepting applications for:

Apply in person. No phone calls please

ADAMS FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT is now accepting applications for a

CDL Driver

Apply in person. Pick up an application at

1503 S WHITEHEAD DR. IN DEWITT, AR No phone calls please.

Lumber One Home Center is accepting applications for a dependable individual to fill a custodial position. Includes inside & outside responsibilities. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health insurance and profit sharing. Please apply in person at 301 E. Michigan St. – Stuttgart, AR 72160 or online at lumberonehomecenter.com

DeWitt Hospital, Nursing Home & Ferguson Rural Health Clinic are seeking Full-Time & PRN:

RN’s & LPN’s Day & Night Shifts Benefits & Sign-on Bonus Available

Contact: Jerrilynn Horton for Hospital: 870-233-2208 Dana Adams for Nursing Home: 870-233-2253 1641 S. WHITEHEAD DRIVE, DEWITT, AR

DHNH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Lumber One Home Center

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the stockholders of DBT Financial Corporation will be held Thursday, April 30, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. in the Board Room of DeWitt Bank and Trust Company. Said meeting is for the purpose of the

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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES

LEGAL NOTICE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2015-10 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2014-29 ESTABLISHING A GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR 2015; 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 calendar year 2015 is hereby amended by increasing the total amount budgeted by the sum of One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Two Dollars and 22/100 ($1,992.22), which is derived from the following entity: • Gallagher Bassett\APERMA\Insurance Reimbursement $1,992.22 (Todd Wright Car Damage) Total $1,992.00 ARTICLE II: Section 1000-0400 “Sheriff Budget” of the General Fund for the calendar year 2015 is hereby further amended by increasing the previous appropriation by the amount set forth below and beside each for a total of One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Two Dollars and 22/100 ($1,992.22), which represents previously

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

is accepting applications for full time positions in the warehouse/lumber yard and part time positions for in-store customer service. Job duties will vary from truck driving, forklift operation, and physical lifting as well as assisting customers. Some knowledge in building material is helpful. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health insurance and profit sharing for full time positions. Please apply in person at 301 E. Michigan St., Stuttgart, AR 72160 or online at lumberonehomecenter.com

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is seeking qualified applicants for the following full-time positions for the Helena-West Helena Campus and the Stuttgart Campus:

Associate Degree Nursing Faculty (2)

HELP WANTED Looking for an experienced

Trackhoe Operator Full or part-time. Call 870-830-0440

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required, Master’s Degree preferred, with two years of recent clinical experience required. Must have active, unencumbered AR RN license. For a complete job description and details concerning the application process, visit www.pccua.edu/humanresources or email ejames@pccua.edu. PCCUA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Black Flies, Buffalo Gnats, or Turkey Gnats

DeWitt Era-Enterprise www.dewitt-ee.com Announcing…

Submitted by Grant Beckwith, County Extension Agent – Agriculture Information compiled by Kelley Loftin, UA Extension Entomologist Black fly calls are on the rise. The cool weather and ample running water seem to favor these pests…. and this spring has supplied plenty of both. The concerns I’ve heard most have been from golfers, horse owners and those raising backyard poultry. This indicates that we probably have at least two species involved. Black flies belong in the family Simuliidae and are usually referred to as buffalo gnats, turkey gnats or black flies. These biting blood feeders are pests of man and animals in many areas of our state. Like eye gnats, they fly around people’s heads, occasionally getting into eyes and ears as well as crawling in the hair. Black flies are persistent and irritating pests which swarm around humans and other animals including livestock, poultry, wild birds and mammals. Their biting activity negatively impact livestock production and may disrupt outdoor activities at home, recreation and work areas. On cattle and horses, the ears are often a favored feeding location. Flies lacerate the skin and suck blood. A strong anticoagulant in the saliva facilitates bleeding of the host and can result in severe reactions in hypersensitive individuals. Also, a lesion may form at the bite resulting in intense itching. Fortunately, temperature above 80 F results in diminished black fly activity. Life History Adult black flies are small flies that measure 1 to 5 mm (less than 1/5 inch) in length, and possess a shiny thorax (middle of the fly) that ranges in color from black to various shades of gray or yellow. They can breed in virtually any flowing water. In species that breed in large rivers, as many as a billion flies can breed per kilometer (mile) of river per day. Other species breed in small heavily wooded streams. Females deposit eggs, 200 to 800 per female, on vegetation at or just below the water surface. Larvae emerge from eggs and attach themselves to aquatic or emergent vegetation or rocks. They are often abundant near culverts under roads, attached to plants trailing in the water. Most black fly larvae are filter feeders, with the larvae feeding on organic matter in the water as it flows by. Larvae pass through six stages before reaching the pupal stage. Pupae are encased in a silken cocoon attached to vegetation or other objects in the stream. Adults emerge from the pupal case through a slit and float to the surface on a bubble of air. Some species mate as soon as adults emerge. The length of the cycle from egg to adult is variable, depending on the species and water temperature. Emerging adults may live from two to three weeks, to as long as 85 days. Female black flies are blood feeders whose bites can itch and persist for several days. The flies bite by cutting into the skin and feeding on the pool of blood that forms in the hole they make. As mentioned earlier, anticoagulants injected into the feeding site by black flies

can cause mild to severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Strong reactions include fever, nausea and allergic dermatitis. Large black fly populations and strong bite reactions can be life threatening and have been reported to kill domestic animals. Black fly bites are very painful because of the hole that is cut in the skin, the anticoagulants and other materials that are injected, and the immunological differences between insect and hosts’ tissues. Black flies have preferences for a wide range of individual host species. Adult females feed on the blood of humans, cattle, horses, sheep, goats, poultry, other livestock and wild mammals and birds. Each black fly species may prefer one type of host over another. The black fly common name sometimes indicates host specificity such as the turkey gnat. Black flies are daytime biters preferring low wind conditions. They are not restricted to shaded or humid sites, and usually do not go indoors. They are attracted to hosts from a distance by smell, heat, and by sight. Concerns Black flies are formidable pests of domestic animals, poultry, humans and wildlife and can potentially impact all facets of outdoor life. Among arthropods worldwide black flies are ranked third in importance as vectors of diseases. Duck or turkey malaria (leucocytozoonosis) is a malaria-like disease transmitted by black flies (locally referred to as turkey gnats, genus Similium), affecting ducks, geese and turkeys. The last major outbreak of leucocytozoonosis in turkeys occurred in 1970. However, in 2008 and 2009, losses to leucocytozoonosis in commercial turkey production have occurred in the Arkansas River valley area. Currently, I am unaware of any local leucocytozoonosis cases this year but the potential exists. Massive attacks of livestock by buffalo gnats (Cnephia pecuarum (Riley) are known to cause mortality in cattle, horses, mules, sheep, goats and pigs. A severe outbreak of buffalo gnats in 1931 caused the death of over 1000 mules along the lower Mississippi River. Flood control on the Mississippi River and its tributaries has greatly diminished the pest status of buffalo gnats. However buffalo gnats still cause significant problems in localized areas of the state such as in southwest Arkansas along the Sulfur River, along the lower White River in eastern Arkansas and in some areas associated with the Arkansas River. Periodically livestock deaths occur along the Sulfur River in the Texarkana area. Livestock mortality is usually the result of acute toxemia or anaphylactic shock caused by the introduction of black fly saliva during massive feeding. However, livestock death through exsanguinations (blood loss causing deficiency in oxygen transport) has been observed though rarely.

Control Control of black flies is difficult because of the vast number of potential breeding sites. Control methods such as insecticide fogging that target adult black flies provide only very limited and temporary relief. Insecticide fogging for black flies would need to be done during the day when the flies are actively feeding, which is the period that fogging is least effective. In areas where black flies are more abundant than in Arkansas, such as the northeastern U.S., fogging does not tend to be very effective. For human protection, avoidance or the use of repellents is the best option. Remember, black flies usually do not enter buildings in large numbers and feed ONLY during daylight hours. Wearing long-sleeved shirts, pants and fine screened netting over your head will prevent feeding. Personal repellents containing DEET have shown mixed results and some data has demonstrated that botanical repellents containing geraniol are effective. Clothing-only repellents containing permethrin (such as Permanone or Sawyer clothing repellent) will repel black flies but can only be applied to shirts, pants or hats NOT skin. During heavy black fly flights, stress on livestock can be reduced by sheltering animals in stables or barns during the daytime. Insecticides such as permethrin applied directly to livestock may provide short-term relief from black fly biting. Thorough coverage of the animal’s body is necessary especially during heavy black fly infestations. When the situation allows, such as small-scale poultry production, fans may provide relief because black flies are less tolerate of windy conditions. Some poultry producers have reported success with products containing Citronella oil. Effective chemical control of black flies targets the breeding sites, meaning it must be an organized abatement program. Options for chemical control of larvae are extremely limited. Probably the best available effective treatment is a microbial insecticide containing Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis or Bti, which must be metered into the water during periods of peak immature black fly activity. This insecticide provides larval control while having less impact on other aquatic insects. These treatments can be expensive and require training to perform effectively and safely. Also, effective black fly treatment programs must include routine surveillance and sampling of the immature black fly habitat (rivers and streams) to properly time insecticide applications. For these reasons, large-scale larval treatments are typically done by an organized municipality. Texarkana, Arkansas and Texas has an organized black fly abatement program to control black fly larvae that develop in the Sulfur River.

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Walmart has launched their Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, a nationwide initiative calling on the public to take action in the fight against hunger. From now until May 3, 2015, Arkansans are encouraged to help raise money for Feeding America food bank members like the Arkansas Foodbank through three easy ways: in-store purchases, register donations and social media. The campaign will run in all U.S. Walmart stores and the donations collected in the Foodbank’s 33-county service area will help fight hunger in local communities throughout central and southern Arkansas. The three ways you can fight hunger and spark change: #WeSparkChange Challenge: People can take a picture of six friends who share their commitment to fight hunger, representing the one in six people who face food insecurity in the U.S. Then, post the picture on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter as a public post with the hashtag #WeSparkChange. For each public post connected to the hashtag #WeSparkChange, Walmart will donate $10, up to a maximum donation of $1.5 million, to Feeding America on behalf of its member food banks. To help generate more donations, customers can post multiple pictures, tagging friends and challenging them to take their own photo within 48 hours. To kick-off the challenge, Walmart will make an initial donation of $1.5 million to Feeding America, with the goal of reaching a total donation of $3 million based on the public’s participation. Participating Products: Walmart customers can purchase one of 240 participating products in Walmart stores nationwide and six of its national suppliers -- Campbell’s, ConAgra Foods, General Mills, Kellogg Company, Kraft, and Unilever -- will make a donation to help Feeding America secure a meal on behalf of a local food bank. For every item purchased, Feeding America will help secure one meal on behalf of the local member food bank in that area. Donations at the Register: For the first time, Walmart customers can make a donation on behalf of their local Feeding America food bank at the register during checkout. The Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign comes at a critical time, with 21.2 percent of Arkansans struggling with hunger, the highest food insecurity rate in the nation according to the USDA. Furthermore, Arkansas leads the way with the highest rate of people facing severe food insecurity or consistently skipping meals. “Walmart has always been a great partner in the fight against hunger for the Arkansas Foodbank,” said Rhonda Sanders, CEO of the Foodbank. “This campaign will put food on the table for thousands of Arkansans and hopefully help them take back control of their lives.” “At Walmart, we believe every family should have access to affordable, nutritious and sustainably grown food, but this is not the reality for millions of Americans. An extraordinary 49 million Americans struggle with hunger and don’t know where their next meal

will come from at some point during the year,” said Kathleen McLaughlin, president of the Walmart Foundation and senior vice president of Walmart sustainability. “This spring, we’re making it easy for our customers to give back to those in need in their local community by taking simple actions in store or sharing photos online. With the support of our customers and partnerships with our suppliers and Feeding America, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to fighting domestic hunger through a network of member food banks, we can make a real difference for families facing hunger across the U.S.” This is Walmart’s 10th year partnering with Feeding America nationally to fight against hunger and the 2nd annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign. To learn more about the campaign, visit www.walmart.com/fighthunger. The Arkansas Foodbank, the largest food bank in Arkansas, is a member of Feeding America and the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance. Its warehouses in Little Rock and Warren serve approximately 300 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, schools, colleges, and other agencies that provide aid directly to hungry Arkansans. Last year, the Foodbank distributed more than 22 million pounds of food to agencies that help feed the hungry. For information on how you can fight hunger, visit the Foodbank website at www.arkansasfoodbank.org. Feeding America is the nationwide network of 200 food banks that leads the fight against hunger in the United States. Together, we provide food to more than 46 million people through 60,000 food pantries and meal programs in communities across America. Feeding America also supports programs that improve food security among the people we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Individuals, charities, businesses and government all have a role in ending hunger. Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Educate. Together we can solve hunger. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better – anytime and anywhere -- in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, more than 250 million customers and members visit our 11,270 stores under 71 banners in 27 countries and e-commerce websites in 11 countries. With fiscal year 2014 sales of over $473 billion, Walmart employs more than 2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://corporate.walmart. com on Facebook at http://facebook. com/walmart and on Twitter at http:// twitter.com/walmart. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www. walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.

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State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang Among the most important economic development legislation approved this year are three new laws that dramatically restructure how Arkansas trains people for the technical job skills they need to work in today’s work place. The governor and the sponsors of the three bills described them as foundational and momentum changing, adding that they will make Arkansas more competitive in recruiting industries that pay well. At the bill signing ceremony at the state Capitol were the directors of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, the Department of Workforce Services and the Department of Career Education. Also attending were the heads of the Higher Education Department and the Education Department. Leaders of the business community were there also. The three bills re-organize all the various components of the Arkansas vocational system and put them under the oversight of one board, which will have representatives of the state’s major industries. The board will determine which job skills are in most demand and it will coordinate training programs so that people have access

to training. Carrying out the will of the board will be a new division within the Career Education Department. It will be called the Office of Skills Development. Act 892 outlines the composition and duties of the office and the new Career Education and Workforce Development Board. Act 1131, the Workforce Initiative Act, sets up a funding process for job training programs. Community colleges, technical institutes, universities, public schools and private organizations will apply for funding grants. Money will be awarded to programs that best meet the demand for job training skills. Grant renewals will be based on how well the programs place people in jobs. Act 907 outlines the authority of 10 regional boards composed of local industry leaders and whose recommendations will be factored into policy and funding decisions. The act also sets out the responsibilities of the Workforce Development Board, which will oversee job training for people who have a harder time finding jobs and who have to rely on food stamps or welfare. The board also will oversee job training for young people and

workers who have been laid off. The governor said that about $17 million will be available for grants to job training programs that meet the new standards. ABLE Accounts for People Disabilities People with disabilities will not lose their eligibility for government services if they open new savings accounts under a state plan known as the “Achieving a Better Life Experience” program. It is labeled ABLE, for short. Money placed in the ABLE accounts will not count on their assets tests for government assistance. This prevents a problem that some Arkansans with disabilities had faced, which was that they risked being disqualified for services because they had accumulated too much money. One advocate said that in order to qualify for government services, people with disabilities were forced to remain poor. The ABLE accounts can accept up to $14,000 and will be exempt from federal and state taxes. House Bill 1239, approved during the 2015 legislative session, authorized the new accounts and implemented in Arkansas new federal guidelines enacted last year.

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