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Multi-family sale and select vendors will be at the Arkansas County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building on Saturday, May 2nd from 7am-1pm! There will be second hand items including furniture, men & women’s clothing, home decor, toys, kitchen items, and shoes. Vendors include: 31 Bags, Scentsy, Nerium, Plexus, It Works, Mrs. Carla’s Sweet Things, Thrive Life, Monat Hair Products, Makeup Erasers, and Faith Baptist Church will have baked goods.

CHICKEN LUNCHEON AND SILENT AUCTION

Faith Baptist Church is having a chicken luncheon and silent auction Sunday, April 26th at 11:30 a.m. til? Cost per plate is $8 dine in or carry out. Menu is grilled chicken, smoked rice, green beans, rolls, dessert and tea. All proceeds to benefit Faith Baptist Youth Ministries.

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.

Chamber Scholarship Recipients Lizzy Bronson, Chamber President Darren Caldwell and Riley Poor

“Arkansas County is going to be the home of one of the largest solar powered facilities in the state,” Arkansas County Judge Eddie Best told the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce at their monthly luncheon April 16. Best said that the facility will encompass 500 acres south of Stuttgart with an expected completion date sometime in 2019. He also noted that the project will create job opportunities in the area for two to three years during construction as well as five or six permanent positions once it is completed. “I am excited about it,” Best said. The chamber also honored two high school scholarship recipients, Riley Poor and Lizzy Bronson. Both recipients expressed their gratitude to the chamber for their recognition. Bill Rasco Scholarship recipient Riley Poor said, “College is very expensive, and with the Bill Rasco Scholarship I am going to be able to pay for some of my college education. I am so proud of that.” Lizzy Bronson, recipient of the Wilbur Botts Scholarship said, “I realize that you had a lot of applications to pick through and a lot of essays to read, and I am so beyond honored that you selected me.” Carolyn Turner, vice chancellor of Phillips Community College DeWitt Campus reported to chamber members that the Higher Learning Commission, the institutions accreditation agency, will be on the DeWitt campus next week and meeting with students as well as a community group during their visit. DeWitt School District Superintendent Lynne Dardenne briefed

chamber members on the district’s progress of installing additional fiber optic cable in order to increase bandwidth. Dardenne said that the weather inhibited the fiber being installed before PARCC testing started on May 10. Despite the delay, Dardenne said, “We have been successful in testing all of the students with very few issues and problems. The fiber is going in at all of the buildings now.” She explained that the additional fiber should increase the district’s current bandwidth of 2 to 6 Megs to 50 Megs per campus. “That should boost things astronomically for us,” Dardenne said. Concerning the construction of the district’s new middle school, Dardenne announced that the district will be publicizing for bids for construction of the building during the next few weeks. Right now she said plans are to open bids May 12. Dardenne also addressed the recent publication of School Performance Report Cards released by the Arkansas Department of Education. Dardenne said, “DeWitt fared much better than many other districts throughout the state. We do have some room for improvement and we will continue to try and strive to make those improvements decreasing those achievement gaps between certain groups of students and general improvement overall.” Information on how to access that information will be posted on the district’s website for those who are interested. DeWitt City Mayor Ralph Relyea announced that the city has just applied for two grants to fund the

repaving and repair of the walking trail around the lake at the DeWitt City Park. He said that it will probably be late summer before the city knows if they will receive the grants. He also announced that the city’s newly elected park commission is sponsoring a chicken salad sandwich fundraiser May 21 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the DeWitt Community Center. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward beautification projects such as purchasing new playground equipment at the park. Darren Caldwell, administrator of DeWitt Hospital and Nursing Home, reminded those in attendance of the hospital’s 7th Annual Spring Fling Blood Drive Tuesday, April 21. “Our goal is 100 units,” Caldwell said. He noted that approximately 65-70 people have already reserved their appointments. Caldwell also announced that he is involved in a project concerning the city’s caboose. Caldwell explained, “The current location has been granted to the city to use. Due to some ownership changes, it will no longer be available to us in its current state.” Caldwell said he is currently in communication with the property owners and is working on a plan as to how to handle the property. He told the chamber that he should have something final within the next 30-45 days to bring before the chamber for their consideration. During the financial report, DeWitt Chamber of Commerce Treasurer Gena Jennings reported that the general fund balance for the month of April is $3,570.63.

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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

Police Report On April 20, 2015 at 7:11 PM, Officer Johnathan Powell was dispatched to the home of Mrs. Velma Baker. Dispatch said that Mr. Danny Roberts was fighting with his brother, Mr. Kenneth Roberts. Upon arrival, Powell spoke with Danny and could not follow much of what Danny said, but it was concerning his brother taking his money. Powell told Danny to get into his car while he talked to Mrs. Baker. Mrs. Baker told him that Danny had come over to her house and started hitting Kenneth, and then getting

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Second District Representative French Hill, announced that the Army has determined that two service members attacked outside of a Little Rock Army recruiting center in 2009 will be awarded the Purple Heart. Private William Long of Conway was killed and Private Quinton Ezeagwula of Jacksonville was wounded when a terrorist opened fire on the recruiting center on June 1, 2009. “I am pleased that Private Long and Private Ezeagwula will receive the Purple Heart they rightfully deserve. They were targeted for the service, devotion and dedication to our country in a war where the frontlines against terrorism extend within our nation. Awarding Privates Long and Ezeagwula the Purple Heart for their service and sacrifice is simply the right thing to do,� Boozman said. “The Army’s decision to award the Purple Heart to the victims of the Little Rock Recruiting Center attack is long overdue,� said Cotton. “I am pleased these two young men will finally get the recognition they deserve. The war on terror is a global war—our enemies know no boundaries. Private William Long and Private Quinton Ezeagwula and their fellow soldiers who put their lives on the line to protect us from these enemies are all heroes—no matter the front on which they fight.� “The Army’s announcement today to award the Purple Heart to Privates Long and Ezeagwula concludes a nearly six year pursuit of justice and recognition for the families and victims of the 2009 terrorist attack at the Little Rock military recruiting station. This announcement is long overdue and finally gives these brave men the heroic level of recognition they deserve. I am truly appreciative of the efforts of our entire Congressional delegation who worked hard to make this happen; especially my predecessor in Con-

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on the ground and beating on him. Powell asked her where Kenneth was, and she told him he was around back. Kenneth told him that Danny attacked him because he thought Kenneth was taking his money. Powell asked Kenneth to write a statement so Danny could be charged with Battery, but he did not want to. Because Powell knew that Danny is not allowed at Mrs. Baker’s house, he placed him under arrest for Criminal Trespass and escorted him to Arkansas County Jail.

Boozman, Cotton, Hill Announce Little Rock Recruitment Center Shooting Victims Will Receive Purple Heart

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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.

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gress and our current Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin whose tireless efforts ensured the sacrifice of these young men was fully recognized and honored,â€? Hill said. The Army’s determination was the result of a provision—written by Boozman—in the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) [Public Law 113-291] which authorizes the award of Purple Heart to service members killed or wounded in an attack that specifically targets a service member because of their status as a member of the nation’s Armed Forces or is carried out by a foreign terrorist organization. That provision, Section 571 of the FY 2015 NDAA, clarifies that an attack carried out by an individual will be considered an attack by a foreign terrorist organization (FTO) if the individual or entity was in communication with a FTO before the attack, and if the attack was inspired or motivated by a FTO. Actions and statements by Abdulhakim Muhammad, the man who pled guilty to charges of capital murder and attempted capital murder for the shooting at a Little Rock military recruiting station, met these criteria. In a December 2014 letter, Boozman, Cotton and former Second District Representative Tim Griffin urged Secretary of the Army John McHugh to award the Purple Heart to Private Ezeagwula and the family of Private Long. Making the case that the criteria had been met, Boozman, Cotton and Griffin wrote: “Throughout his (2011) trial, Muhammad repeatedly admitted that he was a soldier in the cause of war—or jihad—against the United States and that he targeted Privates William Andrew Long and Quinton Ezeagwula because they wore the uniform of the U.S. Army. Additionally, in 2007, Muhammad traveled to Yemen where, as he admitted, he consorted with known members of Al Qaeda including discussing attacks on American military personnel.â€?

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Lee Clark

James “Reggie” Murphy

Lee Elvin Clark, 63, of Little Rock, Arkansas formerly of DeWitt, passed away on Monday April 13, 2015 at Woodland Hills Nursing Home in Little Rock. Born April 25, 1951 in Ethel, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Emmitt Clark Sr. and Elnora Brunson Clark. Lee received his education in the St. Charles Public School where his love for basketball became eminent. Lee accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was preceded in death by his brothers, William Earl Clark and Emmitt Clark Jr. He leaves to cherish his precious memories; son, Timothy (Demetrice) Woods of Conway, AR; two daughters, Ashley (Marion) Anderson and Alexis Clark of Little Rock, AR; four grandchildren, Glynnis, Aiden, Jayla and Timnesha; and one great grandson, Tristan; two brothers, Louis (Alice) Clark and Rogers (Judy) Clark both of DeWitt, AR; one sister, Charlene (Gale) Oates of Casscoe, AR; a life ling friend Debra Bradford; one aunt, Exonia (Louis) Bennett and one uncle, Carl T. (Johnnie) Brunson; a special sister-in-law Shannon (Ben) Coleman; two special cousins, Jacquelyn Glover Carr and Brooke Jenkins; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends to cherish his memory. A service of celebration and thanksgiving were held Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Saint John Missionary Baptist Church in DeWitt with Interment at Chute Cemetery in Ethel, AR.

James Reginald “Reggie” Murphy, 62, of Almyra died peacefully at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock surrounded by his family on April 17, 2015. He was born on March 18, 1953, in DeWitt to Other Marton Murphy and Rachel Genell Robinson Murphy. Reggie is survived by his children Robert Criswell (Melissa) of Lonoke and Shannon Williams of Jacksonville; brother Gary Murphy (Sandra) of Almyra; sister Kathy Watson Stanley (Mike) of Almyra; eleven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents; brothers Thomas, Lester, and Walter Murphy; sister Barbara Hillhouse; and grandson Jacob Bates. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. April 20 at Essex Funeral Home with burial in Bayou Meto Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.

Obituary Louis Dixon Louis Allyn Dixon, Sr., 83, of New Braunfels, Texas, died Sunday, April 12, 2015. He was born March 15, 1932 in DeWitt, Arkansas, son of J.R. and Nelia Haller Dixon. Mr. Dixon was a member of the DeWitt Junior High School Band as a French Horn player. In 1946 he moved with his family to Little Rock, Arkansas, where he was a member of the Little Rock High School Band. In 1948, he moved with his family to Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He became a member of the Pine Bluff High School Band under the direction of Mr. Scrubby Watson where he was a first chair French Horn player and also became a member of the Arkansas All State Band under the direction of Mr. Watson. He also played in the Arkansas Symphony. Mr. Dixon was a member of the Pine Bluff High School Zebra Track Team running the high and low hurdles. After graduating from Pine Bluff High School he attended one year at Louisiana State University on a band scholarship. He then attended Arkansas State Teachers College at Conway, Arkansas (now the University of Central Arkansas) on a band scholarship where he also ran the high and low hurdles on the Bear Track Team. Mr. Dixon was a member of the Chi Nu Fraternity at A.S.T.C. He joined the United States Coast Guard at the end of his junior year at A.S.T.C. After three years of military service, Mr. Dixon returned to A.S.T.C. in 1954, graduating in 1955 with a B.S. Degree in business. Mr. Dixon became employed as a Sales Representative for Graybar Electric Company of Little Rock, Arkansas in 1955. In 1960 he opened Dixon Furniture and Appliance store on Walnut Street in Pine Bluff. After many years in the furniture and appliance business in Pine Bluff he worked until retirement as a Sales Representative for Rye Wholesale in North Little Rock, Arkansas, traveling Southeast Arkansas. He was a past member of Lakeside United Methodist Church in Pine Bluff with his wife, Elizabeth Dixon. Mr. Dixon and his wife were more recently members of First Baptist Church of Cary, North Carolina, where they were active members of the T.H.A.T. Sunday School Class. Mr. Dixon was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth McRae Dixon; daughter, Lyle Dixon Lovelace of Pine Bluff; son, Louis Allyn Dixon, Jr. of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; adopted daughter, Jennifer Koeppen of New Braunfels, Texas; two brothers, Joel Robert “Bobby” Dixon of Pottsville, Arkansas and Charles Richard “Dick” Dixon of Valdosta, Georgia; and four grandchildren, Joel Thomas Anderson, Stephen Chase Koeppen, Macie Elizabeth Koeppen and Landon Joseph Koeppen. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2015 in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverend Pam Estes officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. until service time at Robinson’s in Pine Bluff. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 201. Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

Community Briefs By Ora London Our Children: Let us continue to be in prayer for the children in our community as well as those across this great state of Arkansas and the world. Let us pray for them to do well in their academics as well as their extracurricular activities the remainder of this extended school year. If your child is participating in an upcoming event, made the honor roll or won some type of award, please let us know so that we can showcase them. We always want to recognize our youth. Sick List: Please continue to pray my strength in the Lord. I know that God is a healer and that by His stripes I am healed. Thanks for all of the prayers, phone calls and visits at the hospital during my stay. Mrs. Ada Beleford Mrs. Cora Lee Joyner Karen Duncan Lois Wilson Gene Joyner Mrs. Otelia Fitzpatrick Mrs. Mattie Lee Woods Rev. Robert Vanderbilt Church News: First Missionary Baptist Church is on the move! We are growing spiritually as well as experiencing church growth. We want to invite all that do not have a church home to come and fellowship with us. Those that do not have church every Sunday are also welcome to come on the Sundays that your church is not meeting. Let’s remember to keep the Clark/Bradford families in our prayers. Funeral services for their loved one, Lee Ervin Clark, was held Saturday, April 18th. April Birthdays: James O’Neal April 27th Announcements: Please let us know about programs at your church, upcoming events or meetings, anniversaries and birthdays. All announcements should be received by Saturday evening. Please call me at (870) 946-8404 or inbox me on face book. Scripture for the Week: Revelations 7:1 “ And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth. Holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.

Pesticide Use and Depression in Farmers By John Crabtree, johnc@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs Organic farming may be as important to the farmers who practice it as to those who purchase and eat the food they grow. This year, researchers with the National Institute of Health completed a landmark, 20year study of the connection between pesticides and depression in farmers. According to Dr. Freya Kamel, the study’s lead researcher, scattered reports in the literature about the association between pesticide use and depression led to the desire for further research. With much more detailed information available, researchers were able to delve into more specific questions about which pesticides farmers had used and whether they had sought treatment for depression. The researchers found a significant correlation between depression and the use of some, but not all, agricultural pesticides. Organochloride insecticides and fumigants were found to increase a farmer’s risk of depression by 90% and 80%, respectively. Some of the most commonly used pesticides, such as Malathion, had been applied by 67% of the farmers interviewed. And the results cannot be explained away by the stresses of a life in farming. Farmers interviewed were actually less likely to seek treatment for depression than the national population, making the results for those that used the pesticides in question even more dramatic.

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Deadline Monday at Noon 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. First Baptist Church Preschool is now taking applications for the 2015-2016 school year. You may pick up an application from the church office or print one from our website. Our preschool is open to 3 & 4 year olds. (Must be 3 by August 1st) All children will attend 3 days a week, Tuesday Thursday from 8:00-10:45am. A non-refundable registration fee of $70 per child is due when you register. Monthly tuition is $70. 322 West 1st Street, DeWitt, AR 72042 870-946-4361 • www.fbcdewitt.com

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PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION Now thru April 30, 2015 St. Paul’s Lutheran Preschool is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Applications can be picked up at the Rice Paddy, Gillett City Hall or the preschool. You can also contact a board member: Christy Murphy 548-2440 Tante Bauer 548-2859 Nancy Whiting 509-0762 Any child who will be 3 or 4 on or before August 1, 2015, will be eligible to enroll in the 2015-2016 preschool class.

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A Thought By Michael P. Daniel “The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayers of the righteous.” Proverb 15:29 When we think of “wicked” persons doing “wicked” things, we think of those who are actively engaged in destructive behavior. They are not simply “not nice”; they are deliberately mean. They set out to do harm either physically or emotionally. These “wicked” persons take some perverted pleasure in hurting people. Conversely, the proverb also speaks of the “righteous”. In the contrasting context, then, we are compelled to look at two opposing forces. Neither is ambivalent.

Both are actively engaged: one in good, the other in evil. It is important, then, to recognize the language in the strongest possible terms. The “righteous” are not simply those who believe (“even demons believe and tremble”); they are actively engaged in good works. They are “doers of the Law” and not simply hearers. They are actively engaged in a moral life of justice and mercy. These are the ones whose prayers are heard. We let ourselves off the hook too often for simply claiming that Jesus’ righteousness is our salvation.

This is true, of course, but we must also recognize the depth of faith involved in a life of discipleship: active engagement in Jesus’ life right up to the bitter, and yet glorious end. Our time on this earth is short compared to the Life we are being prepared for in the world to come. So we must live intentionally, purposefully, and reverently in the Life to which we are called; the life that emulates Jesus’ own life. “And those who endure to the end will be saved”. Blessings, Michael

Anger Issues When Things Don’t Add Up

By Pastor Steve Ellison

By Tom Smith Perplexity. We all experience it even though we may have difficulty defining it. Some possible synonyms include “bewilderment, befuddled, baffled, confused, mystified, etc.” But, at the end of the day it still comes down to “when things don’t add up,” i.e., they just don’t make sense—at least to our way of thinking. Such is certainly the case when it comes to suffering and the problem of evil. A mother miscarries or the baby is stillborn or dies in his/ her sleep two weeks later. A faithful, churchgoing, Bible-believing mother who loves God with all of her heart contracts terminal cancer. Her family, friends and fellow believers pray for her, but she still dies. Groups like ISIS continue to grow. . .killing those who disagree with them. . .beheading them and posting their videos on the internet. . .while destroying ancient artifacts, Christian church buildings and gravestones, etc. Political leaders abuse their positions and powers, engaging in illegal, immoral and unethical behavior. Religious leaders become intoxicated with their own success, seemingly more intent on building their own little kingdoms than ministering to their flock. And, the list goes on and on and on. That’s why we, so often, end up like Pilate at Jesus’ trial asking the rhetorical question, “What is truth?” (John 18:38). And, sadly, so often—for an increasing majority—there seems to only be deafening silence for an answer. When I was younger, life seemed so simple. And, I guess in many ways it was. Those were the days before computers, cell phones, remote control, microwaves, G.P.S., etc. You didn’t lock your doors at night and often left your keys in the car. And, believe it or not, people still engaged in that primitive form of communication called “talking to one another.” Yep, I still remember those days when the neighbors would come over on Sunday afternoons, sit out on the front porch, sipping iced tea out of a mason jar. And, we kids would go out playing or take the .22 rifle and go shoot snakes in the canals that ran through the rice fields. Yes, life was simpler then. And, it was much easier to go lie on your back in a field seeing what faces or figures you could see in the clouds than trying to solve

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Schedule of Services Sunday School...................9:45 A.M. Morning Worship..............10:45 A.M. Evening Service..................6:00 P.M. Adult Bible Study Tues.......6:00 P.M. Teen Bible Study Wed........6:00 P.M. AWANA Wed..................6:00 P.M.

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the world’s problems. But, as we get older and our problems get more numerous, we find ourselves becoming increasingly perplexed, singing that song of another generation “What’s it all about, Alfie?” And, that’s where Faith—simple childlike Faith— comes in. When I read Psalm 73 by Asaph in the Old Testament, I realize we’re not so different than those in his day. He, too, struggled with perplexity, feeling like a punchdrunk boxer reeling from repeated blows by his opponent (v.2). Thankfully, he was transparent in his struggles and shared how he was “envious of the foolish and prosperity of the wicked” (v.3). He couldn’t understand why “the rich got richer and the poor got poorer” and didn’t seem to have the same problems as others (vv.4-5). They wore pride around their necks like golden chains and didn’t hesitate to shake their fists at Heaven (vv.6-9). Yet, here he (Asaph) was: faithfully serving God and everything was falling apart (vv.10-15). But, thankfully when he got alone with God he got a new perspective on things, including himself, and realized how the Lord was mercifully sustaining him even in his perplexity (vv.16-24). And, it was in that renewed awareness that he cried, “Whom have I in Heaven but You? And, there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the Strength of my heart and my portion forever” (vv.25-26). And, dear Reader, when it’s all said and done, that’s where each one of us must end up if we’re going to make it when perplexity has led us to the brink of despair. It’s all about Faith and trust. Simple childlike trust in a God you cannot see and Who so often seems silent when your world’s been turned upside down. Here’s praying you’ll remember and rest in that this week as you face your problems, pain and perplexity. He’s there, loves you and will give you the Grace you need. Trust Him. (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).

Adopt a Dog Call the DeWitt Animal Control 7NÅKMZ today at 946-6307 Unity Baptist Church

COMMUNITY CLOTHES CLOSET Free clothing for those in need. Open the 2nd and 4th Tuesday and Thursday of each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Location: Unity Baptist Church 823 W. Fourth Street (upstairs) *Now accepting clothing in good condition (clean, no rips, tears or broken zippers, shoes, coats, and other day-to-day necessities To drop off donated items call the church at 946-1390

The first half of Colossians identifies Christ as preeminent in all things. The second half of Colossians gives us a test so that we can objectively measure how well we understand that Christ is preeminent in all things. The first question on the test, which we looked at last week, is found in Colossians 3:5-7and deals with every kind of sexual immorality. If there is sexual sin in your life, you are not in fellowship with Christ. The second question on our test is found in Colossians 3:8, But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech from your mouth. (NASU) Verse eight is a pretty straightforward statement. If we have anger issues we are not in right relationship with Christ. This was hard for me when I was younger. Anger was far too common in my life. While we must admit that it is possible to be angry and not sin, we must also admit that most of the time anger leads to sin. In fact Ephesians 4:26, which tells us that it is possible to be angry and not sin, specifically warns us not to let it turn into sin. The New Unger’s Bible Dictionary states, “Anger is sinful when it rises too soon, without reflection; when the injury that awakens it is only apparent; when it is disproportionate to the offense; when it is transferred from the guilty to the innocent; when it is too long protracted and becomes revengeful (Matthew 5:22; Ephesians 4:26; Colossians 3:8).” We are prone to all these issues so the warning in Colossians 3:8 is much needed these days. The Holy Spirit says in Colossians 3:8 that all the things in the list, not part of the things, should be absent from our lives. Anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech are all clearly related. Anger implies a lingering, smoldering emotion that will likely burst into flames at some point. Wrath implies acting on this smoldering emotion in an attack on another person. Malice indicates a desire to injure another person. Bear in mind that not all injuries are physical. In fact the next two items in the list give some common examples. Slander is a deliberate attempt to injure another person’s good name. The Bible seems to put significant importance on names in general and there can be no doubt about how God vehemently guards His name. Deliberately destroying another man’s good name is no small matter. Gossip falls into this category even if it is disguised as a prayer request. Abusive speech includes not only personal attacks on other people but also obscene, filthy language. The concluding phrase “from your mouth” is a striking reminder that it is every Christian’s responsibility to examine his own mouth not the mouth of his neighbor. This is a personal responsibility. There is no room in the life of a professing Christian for sinful anger, wrath, malice, slander, or abusive speech. If you think you are a Christian and yet these things are present in your life, something is terribly wrong. You can be sure that Christ is not preeminent in your life as He should be. Lest we fall into legalism, we must keep in mind that this test is not designed to get us to “try harder” but rather this test is to “crowd us to Christ”. If we find ourselves beset by these sins of anger, we should read again the marvelous truths about Christ in the first two chapters of Colossians. Seeing Christ more clearly will clear up our anger issues. pastorsteve8800@gmail.com

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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.

DeWitt High School Students Compete at FBLA State Conference

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Mon., April 27 Breakfast Toast with Jelly, Cereal, Fruit, Milk Lunch Sausage Pizza, California Blend, Apple Wedges, Sugar Cookie Tues., April 28 Breakfast Two Pancakes with Syrup, Sausage Links, Fruit Juice, Milk Lunch Baked Turkey Roast, Sweet Potato Crunch, Green Beans, Sliced Peaches, Wheat Roll Wed., April 29 Breakfast Biscuits, Sausage Patty Fresh Oranges, Milk Lunch

Front Row L to R: Delia Barrett, Abby Hoezleman, Riley Poor, Maggie Holzhauer, Jordan Thomason; Second Row L to R: Alexa Pike, Shelby Gifford, Nattaphat Wattanatphutti, Rylee Beatty, Tessah West, Emily Tripplett, Anna Cunningham, Luke Mitchell; Third Row L to R: Kayla Poor, Lauren Kemp, Kalen Kemp, Erica AMyx, Christian Hatcher, Braden Wilson, Jake Reives, Caleb Price, Nicholas Wright, Noah Smith Back Row L to R: Wyatt Luebke, Logan Watts, Tripp Wallace

Matti Huber, State President with Shelby Anderson, District III State Vice-president

DeWitt High School FBLA Students competed at the FBLA State Conference held at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock on April 13-14. The conference is hosted each year for schools who made top 5 in their districts. The following students attended the state conference after qualifying at the district level. Nicholas Wright and Jake Rieves-Business Plan Alexa Pike, Shelby Gifford and Shelby Anderson-Local Chapter Business Report Anna Cunningham-Word Processing Jordan Thomason-Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure Tripp Wallace-Networking Maggie Holzhauer-Healthcare and Administration Riley Poor and Abby Hoezleman-Community Ser-

vice Report Delia Barrett and Kalen Kemp-Social Media Rylee Beatty-Business Procedures Emily Tripplett-Business Law Natt Wattanataphutti and Logan Watts-Business Ethics Noah Smith-Public Service Announcement Braden Wilson and Christian Hatcher-Digital Design and Promotion Kayla Poor-Computer Business Applications Lauren Kemp-Spreadsheet Applications Erica Amyx-Electronic Career Portfolio Tessah West and Wyatt Luebke-Website Design Luke Mitchell and Caleb Price-Business Presentation The following students placed or made finalist at the state conference. Nicholas Wright and Jake Reives-finalist top 10 for Business Plan Alexa Pike, Shelby Gifford, and Shelby Anderson-5th place-Local Chapter Business Report Delia Barrett and Kalen Kemp-4th place for Social Media Natt Wattanataphutti and Logan Watts-finalist top 10 in Business Ethics Noah Smith-finalist top 10 in Public Service Announcement Erica Amyx-Finalist top 15 in Electronic Career Portfolio Tessah West and Wyatt Luebke-4th place in Website Design The following students qualify for Nationals in Chicago this summer. Anna Cunningham-3rd place in Word Processing Jordan Thomason-3rd place in Intro to Parliamentary Procedures Riley Poor and Abby Hoezleman-2nd place in Community Service Report. Shelby Anderson also received the Leader Award for Business Achievement and Who’s Who in FBLA. She was also recognized as an outgoing state officer. Molly Anderson served as a Mid-level Junior officer and was an assistant at the conference. Mrs. Carole Anderson and Mrs. Julie Sebree attended the conference with them. Mrs. Carole Anderson received the Outstanding Adviser for 2014-2015 in Arkansas and will be recognized this summer at the National Conference.

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City Council Outlines 2015 Street Paving Project By Terrye Seamon The DeWitt City Council decided at their monthly meeting April 13 that the focus of the 2015 Street Paving Project will be on 5th and 6th streets and 13th Street from Monroe to Grandview. The original plan was to pave 3rd and 4th streets, but the council decided to focus on 5th and 6th streets instead. “5th and 6th [streets] are traveled a whole lot more than 3rd and 4th,” said Alderman James Vernor. At first, Alderman Debbie Fox objected to the suggestion of skipping 3rd and 4th streets saying, “We need to set some ground rules for how we are going to decide who is first, who is second, etc.” Mayor Ralph Relyea explained, “What we have been doing is selecting business district streets or thoroughfares like Main Street and Maxwell. These were the main thoroughfares, and I thought they deserved our first atten-

tion,” Relyea said. A ballpark figure to repair and repave all of the city’s remaining streets would be somewhere between 6 and 7 million dollars Relyea told the council. “I would like to see us put it to a vote to the public to let us use ¾ of that 1 cent sales tax for a bond issue to go in and do that,” Relyea said. The mayor told council members that he and Paxton have discussed focusing on the areas that are in the most need of repair, but the problem is deciding where to exactly stop without the funding to complete the entire job at once. Paxton said, “You can start anywhere, but you can’t stop nowhere.” The city already has a cost estimate for repairing 13th Street, so the next step is getting engineers to give the city a cost estimate on paving and repairing 5th and 6th streets.

DeWitt Municipal Waterworks 2014 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Este documento contiene información importante acerca del agua potable que usted consume. Si no puede leer este informe, por favor pida a alguien que le ayude a entenderlo. 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 sources of water are two wells that pump 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 DeWitt Municipal Waterworks. The assessment summarizes the potential for contamination of our sources 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 sources have been determined to have a medium 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. 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. 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 Allen Chapman, Manager, at 870-946-4261. 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 Monday of each month at 5:00 PM at the Office of Dewitt Waterworks, 428 Court Square. 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. Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - a measure of the radioactivity in water. MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS Contaminant

Violation Y/N

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Unit

Total Coliform Bacteria

N

None

Present

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Violation Y/N

Level Detected

Unit

MCLG (Public Health Goal)

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Average: 0.87 Range: 0.75 – 1.11

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4

4

Fluoride

MCLG (Public Health Goal)

MCL (Allowable Level)

Major Sources in Drinking Water

1 positive sample 0 per month INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS

Naturally present in the environment Major Sources in Drinking Water Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth

LEAD AND COPPER TAP MONITORING Contaminant

Number of Sites over Action Level

90th Percentile Result

Unit

Action Level

0

0.006

ppm

0.015

0

0.73

ppm

1.3

Lead Copper i

Major Sources in Drinking Water

Corrosion from household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits

We are 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 2013. Our next required monitoring period is in 2016. REGULATED DISINFECTANTS

Disinfectant

Chlorine

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N

Level Detected

Average: 0.17 Range: 0.1 – 0.8

Unit

ppm

MRDLG (Public Health Goal)

4

MRDL (Allowable Level)

4

Major Sources in Drinking Water

Water additive used to control microbes

Mayor Relyea reported to the council that the city has received the final bill for the 2014 street paving project in the amount of $461, 145. He told the aldermen that everything has been completed except a $1,000 item, and the city will pay the entire bill once that item is completed. In another matter of new business, the council unanimously passed two resolutions allowing the mayor to apply for two highway department grants to repave the walking trail at the DeWitt City Park. The total estimated cost of the project, which would include widening and repaving the path, is $110,000. One grant is for a maximum of $35,000, and the other grant is for $150,000. The second grant, the mayor said, is a matching grant, which means that the grant would cover 80 percent of the project and the city would have to fund the remaining 20 percent. “If it is [approximately] $100,000, we would have to come up with $20,000,” Relyea told the Council. Mayor Relyea also announced that the newly elected park commission is having a chicken salad sandwich fundraiser at the Community Center May 21 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. The cost of the carryout lunch will be $8.00. Proceeds from the lunch will be used to purchase new playground equipment at the park. In an order of new business, the mayor reported that the city did not receive any bids for mowing the DeWitt City Park. The council bantered around various ideas dealing with the situation. Director of Public Works Bill Paxton made the suggestion that the city be responsible for the first round of mowing until a final decision about the situation can be made. “Let me see if we as

the city, as soon as it dries up, can get it mowed and try to keep it mowed until the next city council meeting,” Paxton said. Alderman Vernor brought up various prior ordinances passed by the council that are not being enforced, such as lawn maintenance and displaying 911 address postings. Specific details concerning fines and who is responsible for enforcing these ordinances were reviewed. Concerning the lawn maintenance issue, the fine, which is issued by the DeWitt Police Department, is $20-25 a day for lawns that are over 12 inches high. “I think after it dries out where people can mow, yes, we need to enforce it,” Relyea confirmed. Posting numbers on residences in conjunction with the 911 system is enforced by the city code enforcement officer, and the penalty is $10-50 each day. “People just don’t realize how important [having house numbers posted] is,” Code Enforcement Officer Bill Paxton said. In a matter of old business, the council passed Ordinance 781 which designates the DeWitt Police Department for the collection of fines assessed by the South Arkansas County District Court. In other business, the council passed a motion to research the specifics of possibly purchasing a two-ton truck for the street department. According to the financial report for the month of March, the amount in the general fund and street fund is $60,224.01 and $75,957.63 respectively. After out-going bills in the amount of $34, 675.65 were paid, the city’s total funds available is $101,505.99.

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PCCUA DeWitt Hosts Career Presidential Youth Fitness Day Program

By Terrye Seamon

Kaitlyn Norwood, Destiny Oswalt, and Tripp Rodgers register for classes at DHS.

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The DeWitt campus of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas hosted its 10th annual Career Day for DeWitt Middle School eighth graders April 17. Students rotated through six different 40-minute sessions in the areas of welding, medical, criminal justice, agriculture and renewable energy, and college readiness. The purpose of the sessions was to introduce students to various classes offered at the institution and to encourage them to start thinking about future career opportunities. Students also registered for their freshman year of classes at DeWitt High School for the 2015-2016 school year. After enjoying lunch that was sponsored by the GEAR UP Program, students then toured the campus of DeWitt High School. Reflecting on the day, Diana Graves, the director of public school relations at PCCUA DeWitt Campus said, “Eighth-grade Career Day was a huge sucCaleb Ransom and Michael Perry look on while Terry Turner cess. The students were excellent, and our campus was proud to host such an event.” conducts an experiment.

DeWitt and Gillett Elementary Schools announced that they have been awarded funding to implement the Presidential Youth Fitness Program (PYFP) through the program’s funding opportunity. This is the third round of funding that has been offered. Selected schools will be supported for the 2015-2016, 2016-2017, and 2017-2018 academic years. The PYFP is a model for fitness education that emphasizes improved fitness and sustained physical activity in youth. The elementary schools are excited to have been selected to receive funding for the Presidential Youth Fitness Program. We believe this is an important and positive step to help improve physical education in our school in order to promote healthy behaviors for our students long after they leave our schools. The program is free and voluntary. There are supplemental materials that can be purchased to enhance the program experience for both physical educators and their students. This includes the FITNESSGRAM® software, a virtual training course for physical educators, and recognition items for students. Through the generous support of the General Mills Foundation, the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, SHAPE America, and The Cooper Institute® are providing these materials to all funded schools to enhance fitness education in the physical education classroom. With only about half of the nation’s youth achieving the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily, children are at greater risk for developing a variety of conditions and diseases due to physical inactivity. These risks include obesity, weak bones, anxiety and depression. The Presidential Youth Fitness Program aims to change these growing health concerns by providing physical educators with resources and tools to help students develop and maintain a physically active and fit lifestyle long after the fitness assessment has been conducted. To learn more about the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, visit: http://www.pyfp.org/funding/index. shtml.

Arkansas County Purchases New Road Grader

By Terrye Seamon Arkansas County recently used revenue from the ½ cent sales tax to purchase a 2011 Volvo road grader. “That is the first time we have used any of that money so far this year,” Arkansas County Judge Eddie Best said. The county purchased the 2011 model, which came with a two-year warranty, for $99,000. According to Best, a new grader of that quality would cost over $250,000. He told the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce at their meeting April 16 that the normal life expectancy of a road grader is approximately 10,000 hours, and the 2011 Volvo currently has 3,181 hours of operation recorded. He said the county anticipates that it will last another 7 or 8 more years. “We feel like it was a good purchase,” Best said.

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DMS Eight Graders Visit Parkin Archeological State Park By Terrye Seamon

◀ Far left: Rocky Taylor and Alex Crawford look on while the tour guide prepares his weapon for battle; Middle: Dylan Moser rocks his quilted armor vest; Left: Garrett Lowe demonstrates his jousting skills.

► Right: Corbin Inman shows off his arrowhead necklace he made; Middle: Ross Wright is ready for battle; Far Right: Jake Mitchell sports his chainmail armor.

DeWitt Middle School eighth graders went on a field trip April 15 to Parkin Archeological State Park in Parkin, Arkansas. According to a brochure published by the Arkansas State Parks in conjunction with the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, the park was believed to be the site of the Indian village of Casqui and visited by Hernando deSoto in 1541. The purpose of the park now is to preserve and research the historical and archeological remnants of the American Indian culture during the AD 1200-1600 time period. Students were divided into four groups and rotated between several different informative sessions led by park interpreters in the areas of Native American

jewelry making and ancient weaponry and defense tactics employed by Indians and Europeans. They also toured the Indian village and visited an Indian mound that was located on the site. The field trip was sponsored by Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). Diana Graves, director of public school relations at PCCUA DeWitt and the current GEAR UP liaison for DeWitt Public Schools said, “We want to give students the opportunity to see different career and educational choices and options.” Sissy Odaware, GEAR UP site coordinator for the DeWitt School District said that GEAR UP has also sponsored field trips to the Museum of Discovery for

sixth-graders and the Clinton Library for the seventh-graders this spring semester. Other projects the program has sponsored include a parent night, summer camp programs, and after school tutoring and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs. Odaware also noted that DMS has received technology, such as Chrome books and iPads, through GEAR UP grants for students to use in the classroom. “It is a great program that benefits our kids. We really appreciate having the opportunity to work with PCCUA and the GEAR UP Program to help further the educations of our students,” Odaware said.

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LOCAL NEWS

DeWitt High School Students Place in 2015 Art Competition

Makenzie Smith and Beth Ann Shadwick

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Two students from DeWitt High School placed in the 2015 Eastern Regional Student Art Competition. Beth Ann Shadwick placed 2nd and Makenzie Smith placed 3rd in the 10th grade division. They will be recognized at a reception and awards ceremony at the EACC Fine Arts Center in Forrest City on April 28.

Extension Service Sponsors Brucellosis Clinic for Heifer Calves

Grant Beckwith, County Extension Agent - Agriculture The UofA Cooperative Extension Service in Arkansas County will be conducting the Spring Brucellosis Vaccination Clinic on Friday, May 1. Heifer calves 4-12 months of age which have not been previously vaccinated are the targeted group. If you have calves meeting this criteria and would like to have them vaccinated, please contact the Extension Office at 870946-3231 or 870-673-2346 by April 27 to enroll. We will need the directions for reaching your farm as well as a phone number that can be used to contact

you in the event of schedule changes on that day. You may also indicate if you have a preferred time frame (such as morning or afternoon). We will do our best to accommodate you, although we do have to follow a general geographic order. A schedule indicating the time you can expect the vaccinator to be at your farm will be provided prior to that day. This clinic is sponsored by the UACES in cooperation with the Arkansas Livestock & Poultry Commission and is open to all eligible persons without regard to

race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Arkansas is currently designated as a Brucellosis-free state, and with your help and cooperation in the proper management of your calves this status can be maintained. For additional information, contact the Arkansas County Extension Service.

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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

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or visit your local Department of Workforce Services. Ozark Mountain Poultry, Inc is a privately held company specializing in premium poultry products that offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our mission is to provide our customers better value, employees better opportunities and investors better returns.

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) 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

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

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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSASCOUNTY ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WINSTON NEIL BARGER, JR., DECEASED PR-2015-19 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 Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the Estate. Provided that

claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the Decedent shall also be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such Estate. This Notice first published the 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 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 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 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Sealed proposals will be received on GENERAL TRADE CONTRACT PACKAGES for the MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SAFE ROOM for the DEWITT SCHOOL DISTRICT in DEWITT, Arkansas. The Construction Manager/General Contractor, BALDWIN AND SHELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, will receive bids at their offices located at 1000 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, or at DEWITT SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE located at 1841 SOUTH GRANDVIEW DRIVE, DEWITT, ARKANSAS ON TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015 AT 2:00 PM LOCAL TIME. Once the time to receive bids has passed bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids offered after the time to receive bids has passed will not be accepted. The following Trade Contract Packages (Subcontracts) will be bid at this time: Earthwork Site Utilities Fencing Paving Cast-In-Place Concrete Pre-Stressed Concrete: Planks Pre-Stressed Concrete: Wall Panels & Double Tees Pre-Stressed Concrete (Combination of Planks, Wall Panels, & Double Tees) Masonry Structural, PEMB, & Miscellaneous Steel Erection Turnkey Structural Steel & PEMB (Combination of Erection and Supplier) Millwork and Pre-finished Furniture Waterproofing Miscellaneous Installation Integrated Metal Door Systems Glass &Glazing Operable Partitions Drywall & Acoustical Floor Coverings Gymnasium Wood Floor Painting Flagpoles Signage Lockers Walkway Canopies Athletic Equipment Telescoping Seating Plumbing HVAC Mechanical (Combination of Plumbing and HVAC) Fire Protection Electrical The following Purchase Orders will be bid at this time: 33. Structural Steel & Miscellaneous Metals 34. Pre-Engineered Metal Building 35. Hollow Metal & Wood Doors, Frames & Finish Hardware 36. Miscellaneous Specialties 37. Residential Appliances 38. Laboratory Equipment Bidders are instructed to review SECTION 01010 –

SUMMARY OF WORK in the project manual for a complete description of these packages. Obtaining contract documents through any source other than the Construction Manager/General Contractor or their representative(s) is not advisable due to the risks of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information. Contract documents obtained through the Construction Manager/General Contractor or their representative(s) are considered the official versions and take precedence should any discrepancies occur. The official version of the complete set of the contract documents should be examined and are obtainable from Baldwin & Shell Construction Company, 1000 Capitol Ave., Little Rock, AR 72201 (Phone: 501-374-8677; Fax : 501-375-7649). Interested bidders who are not currently on our bid list and wish to receive email notifications of pre-bid conferences, addenda and other information should contact Baldwin & Shell Construction at kcrosby@ baldwinshell.com All Bid Proposals must be submitted on a copy of the Bid Forms provided in the project manual. Bidders may photocopy these forms. The entire manual does not need to be submitted with the bids. Faxed Bid Proposals, Phone Quotes and Email Quotes will not be accepted. A 5% Bid Bond or Cashier’s Check is required on bids that exceed $20,000. Trade Contract Bids must include the cost of your Performance Bond and Payment Bond. Successful Trade Contact bidders will be required to furnish the Performance Bond and Payment Bond on Baldwin and Shell standard bond forms. All bidders shall meet Baldwin and Shell’s Contract Requirements including execution of the Baldwin and Shell Standard Subcontract, Purchase Order, Grant Disclosure, Payment Bond and Performance Bond, without alteration, use of the Baldwin and Shell Standard form for Pay Application and comply with Baldwin and Shell’s policies on Illegal Immigration, Drug Testing, and Background Checks. Baldwin and Shell requires background checks for all employees, subcontractor’s personnel of all tiers, material suppliers’ personnel of all tiers and all consultants prior to their being allowed to inter the job site. The background check shall be in accordance with Arkansas Code Annotated 6-17-414(b) and all third parties must provide certification stipulating that their employees, subcontractor’s personnel of all tiers, material suppliers’ personnel of all tiers and consultants have been checked and are in compliance with the Law. Bidders shall conform to the requirements of the Arkansas licensing laws and regulations for contractors, and shall be licensed before a bid is submitted. Both the Owner and Construction Manager/General Contractor reserve the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any formalities. Baldwin & Shell Construction Co. Construction Manager 1000 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Adv. 17-1tfc

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY K. PURDY, DECEASED CASE NO. PR-2015_______ NOTICE Last known address of Decedent: 6841 Hwy. 152, DeWitt, Arkansas 72042 Date of death: March 4, 2015 An instrument dated August 30, 2014, was on the 8th day of APRIL, 2015, admitted to probate as the Last Will of the above named Decedent and the undersigned has been appointed Co-Executors thereunder. Contest of the probate of the will can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the Estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the Estate. However, claims for injury or death caused by the negligence

of the Decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the Estate. This Notice first published the 16th day of APRIL, 2015. BOYD & BUIE Attorneys at Law 308 Court Square DeWitt, AR 72042 H. J. PURDY P.O. Box 134 DeWitt, AR 72042 SHEILA PURDY 6835 Hwy. 152 DeWitt, AR 72042 CLAUDE W. JENKINS Attorney at Law 2120 N. McKinley Little Rock, AR 72207 CO-EXECUTORS Adv. 16-2tfc

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State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang Individual public schools received a letter grade, from A to F, on school report cards issued by the state Education Department. The legislature mandated the letter grades in Act 696 of 2013 to make the school report cards easier for parents to understand. Among other things, the report cards indicate how well individual schools are teaching mathematics and literacy, based on students’ scores on standardized tests. For high schools, the grades take into account graduation rates. For all schools, the grades also take into account large achievement gaps indicating that at-risk groups are falling behind the student body as a whole. Of the 1,052 public schools in Arkansas, 162 received an A, 322 received a B, 365 received a C, 160 received a D and 43 received an F. Narrowing academic achievement gaps has long been a priority for Arkansas educators, and its importance is shown by how much it counts toward an individual school’s letter grade. For example, if 93 percent of a school’s student body scores well on standardized tests it can still receive a relatively low grade if the remaining 7 percent score poorly. With this in mind, the Education Department reminds parents that school report cards are not a measure of how well an individual student or an individual teacher is doing. Also keep in mind that grades do not necessarily reflect how well the school is doing in other subject areas besides math and literacy. Nor do grades reflect how well school personnel take care of students’ nutrition and health needs. A school that receives an A is one where students score well on statewide tests and meet performance goals. Groups of students such as African-Americans, whites, Spanish-speaking and special needs students are meeting progress goals. In schools that receive a D or an F, most students do not score at the proficient level on standardized tests. In schools that receive a C, some groups may not meet performance goals, resulting in an achievement gap. The goal of letter grades is not simply to make school report cards easier for parents to understand, but also to encourage parents to become more involved in their children’s school work. It is hoped that parents talk more with teachers and school officials, that they volunteer for school activities and that they make sure their children do homework, attend classes and complete assignments. School report cards are listed on the state Education Department’s web site. The letter grades are only a small part of a school’s overall performance evaluation. Report cards include total enrollment, information about how many teachers are licensed and in what degree levels they have earned, per pupil expenditures, retention rates, graduation rates, expulsions, demographic statistics and specifics on test scores. The letter grades do not entail any penalty or reward for individual schools. The formula for arriving at letter grades was developed by the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville’s Office of Innovation for Education and the Education Department, with input from administrators, teachers and foundations. The formula accounts for the number of students from low income families, who generally do not do as well academically as students from middle and upper income households.

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The Farrelly Lake Levee District of Arkansas and Jefferson Counties, Arkansas, invites bids on the mowing of 24 miles of levee, spur dikes and adjacent berms, two or more ties per year for the years 2015, *().$ Yf\ *()/& Kh][aÚ[Ylagfk Yj] YnYadYZd] from Eddie Lumsden, 870-830-0151, Bayou Meto, and Steve Orlicek, 870-830-1302, Reydel. Sealed bids must be received no dYl]j l`Yf )* g [dg[c fggf$ EYq 0$ *()-$ Zq mail at 718 Hwy 343, DeWitt, AR 72042. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Arkansas Post’s 4th Annual Biodiversity Fair Arkansas Post National Memorial continues National Park Week with the fourth annual Biodiversity Fair on Saturday April 25 from 10am-4pm. The Biodiversity Fair offers kids of all ages the opportunity to see and learn about the wildlife of Arkansas Post and its habitat. Visitors will have a rare, up close look at native reptiles including an alligator and snakes. Special presentations are: 10:30-11:30 Bird Hike to the Eagle’s Nest Presented by: Don Hubsch, Park Volunteer 12:00-1:00 Tails and Scales: Reptiles and Amphibians of Arkansas Post Presented by: Dr. Glenn Manning, Associate Professor of Biology, U of A Monticello 1:30-2:30 Bees in South Arkansas Presented by Kenneth Box, Southeast Arkansas Beekeepers Association

3:00-4:00 Insect Adventures Hike Tour Guide: Kirby McCallie, Park Resource Manager Booths/Activities open from 10 am to 4 pm: Owl pellets Leaf Rubbing Animal Tracks Craft Furs & Pelts Leave No Trace / Recycling Arkansas Post National Memorial is located on Arkansas Highway 169, approximately 7 miles south of Gillett. The park can reached via US Highway 165 and is about 20 miles south of DeWitt and 20 miles north of Dumas. EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA™ The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.

Crocketts Bluff, Ethel, and St. Charles News By Margaret Aycock Greetings! And hello everyone! I hope you a safe and prosperous day. There is not much going on in my area, just a lot of water going under the bridge. Here’s a recipe that is a meal in itself. Here’s your meat, vegetables, milk and cheese for the day. RECIPE: MEXICAN CORNBREAD WITH GROUND BEEF 1 lb. Angus beef 1 white onion, chopped ½ green peppers, chopped (or a small can chopped, green chilies) 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 cup cornmeal mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1/3 cup oil (I use Canola) 2 Tbs. sugar 1 can cream style corn Mix cornmeal mix, milk, eggs, oil, sugar and corn. Add ground beef, onion, peppers and cheese. Stir until mixed. Put a small amount of oil in an iron skillet and heat while mixing batter. Pour cornbread mixture in hot iron skillet. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour. Cool at least 15 minutes before removing from skillet.

This recipe is a meal by itself. You have your meat, vegetables, milk and cheese.) Been there, done that, ate that. IT’S GOOD! Maggie UNTIL NEXT WEEK – ADIOUS AMEGOS! AND GOODBYE FRIENDS! GOD BLESS YOU ALL! BIRTHDAYS: April 16 – Linda Fuches, Mathew Cunningham, Chris Wright April 17 - Sue Bullock, Jerry Pipinger April 18 – Kent Craig, Jody Chapman, Haley Boyd April 19 – David Horton, Jerry Worsencroft, Peyton Waters April 21 - Laura Meins, Caleb Purdy April 22 – Hunter Longnecker, Judith Thompson, Blake Martin ANNIVERSARIES: April 16 – Rodney & Danielle Westfall April 17 – Johnny and Alta Lockley, Tim & Bethany Graves Atkinson April 18 – Johnny and Lisa Howe, Ty and Tosha Simpson April 20 – Duane and Cindy Landers 870-282-8030, 870-723-5071, jaymara@yahool.com

Floodplain Executive Order to Affect 1st District Cities From Rick Crawford Column In 1977, President Carter issued Executive Order 11988, which established the definition of “floodplain” as an area subject to a 1% or greater chance of flooding in any given year. President Carter issued this order in order to protect federal investments and human life from flood risk. This definition of a floodplain informs federal agencies in their use of funds, building standards, and sets benchmarks for many other programs. The currently defined floodplain has been the standard ever since 1977. However, in January of this year, President Obama’s Administration issued Executive Order 11988, which would require federal agencies to broaden significantly the current floodplain definition. This change attempts to reflect not the historical flood data on record, but thepossible increase of flooding in the future based on the Administration’s predictions of climate change patterns. The Administration has given a choice of three new requirements for builders. Builders can make plans using data based on available climatescience; or build two feet above 100-year floods estimates for most projects, but three feet above the current level for critical buildings such as hospitals and evacuation centers; or build to elevations above a 500-year floodplain. Instead of the flexibility choice normally offers, I’m concerned that these vague choices may introduce further confusion, at the expense of the American people. According to an initial analysis by the National Association of Home Builders, a 500-year floodplain designation would increase the amount of Arkansas land in the floodplain by 20%, the largest increase across all 50 states. Large swaths of Arkansas cities could be subject to these new rules. With Osceola, West Memphis, Marion, and Helena-West Helena bordering the Mississippi, and Batesville, Newport, Augusta, Des Arc, and Clarendon on the White River, I›m very worried about how the newly proposed standard would affect cities and towns in the First District of Arkansas.

My main concern centers on how these new rules would be adopted and implemented. As we have seen before with the proposed Waters of the U.S. Rule and The National Blue Ways System, new federal rules without clear definitions can vastly expand federal overreach. I am also concerned about the possibility of confusion between agency plans. Using the “best science” available method, different agencies, and even projects within the same agencies, could have varied interpretations with increasingly complicated and confusing results. The scope of the new rule is also a point of concern. The Administration clearly states that this order is intended to affect only federally funded projects, but the effects could stretch even further. One interpretation could include projects financed and approved by the federal government, including: FHA and HUD housing programs, the National Flood insurance program, Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act (the floodplain is identified as critical habit for many listed species). For now, the Administration’s proposed rule change is open to public comment until May 6th. However, given the vagueness of the rule and the large percentage of the First District potentially affected, I do not believe that the May 6th deadline is enough time to allow all potential stakeholders to give their opinions. For that reason, I signed on to Congressman Rod Blum’s letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requesting an extension of the deadline for public comment. I have also signed my name to Congressman John Ratcliffe’s letter to President Obama. Ratcliffe’s letter questions the legality of the Executive Order, highlights the possible economic ramifications, and requests additional information concerning how the rules will be interpreted and implemented. Please know that I will remain focused and diligent on this issue, which is of critical importance to many towns in our District.

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Gillett News 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. Leisure Club Meets in April The Leisure Club met in the Adult Sunday School room of the Gillett United Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 14, with seven present. After several games of Bingo, selecting prizes, and visiting, everyone enjoyed the delicious refreshments furnished by Donna Barnett. The May meeting will be Tuesday, May 12, at 2 p.m. in the Adult Sunday School room of the Gillett United Methodist Church. Please come join us and enjoy the fellowship.

Gillett ABC Preschool is now taking applications for preschool slots for the 2015-16 school year. Children should be 3 or 4 on or before August 1, 2015 to apply. Proof of Income is required for application and acceptance to the program. Applications are received and processed on a first come first served process. Contact Rachel Mitchell, Preschool Director for more information. 870-548-2466

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Arkansas Agriculture Department Accepting Specialty Crop Grant Proposals The Arkansas Agriculture Department is accepting applications for proposals to enhance the competitiveness of Arkansas specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, floriculture and nuts. Applications will be considered for inclusion in Arkansas’ grant proposal for funds provided by the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Approximately $307,000 may be available to Arkansas under the program. Funds are available as a result of the Agricultural Act of 2014. Under grant guidelines, state corporations, commodity associations, nonprofit organizations, state and local government entities, and colleges and

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costs of distribution systems; Developing local and regional food systems; and Improving food access in underserved communities. Applications must be received by the department by close-of-business May 29, 2015. Questions regarding the program may be directed to Zachary Taylor, the department’s director of marketing, at 501-219-6324 or email Zachary.Taylor@aad.ar.gov. Application packets may be found at: www. aad.arkansas.gov . A complete list of eligible specialty crops may be found at http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ SCBGPdefinitions

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Fight the Fast Growing Drug Problem by Disposing of Prescription Drugs From Senator Boozeman’s Weekly Column Prescription drug abuse is the fastest curred as a result of teenage prescripgrowing drug problem in the country. tion drug abuse, the Benton Police DeThe Centers for Disease Control and partment created the ‘take back box’ Prevention (CDC) classified prescrip- so citizens had a safe place to dispose tion drug abuse as an epidemic. The of unused and unneeded prescription agency estimates that at least 44 people drugs. in the U.S. die from an overdose of Efforts to tackle prescription drug prescription drugs each day and even abuse in this population were ramped more become addicted. up after 2007 data from the Office of As a member of the Senate Veterans’ National Drug Control Policy showed Affairs Committee I’m working with that Arkansas teens were the most likethe Department of Veterans Affairs ly to abuse prescription drugs than any (VA) to create a connected network of others nationwide. In 2010, a statewide VA pharmacies to protect against po- effort was launched to collect prescriptential abuse and correct the practice of tion drugs as part of a larger initiative overprescribing pain medication. VA to decrease teen abuse. created an environment of dependen- It continues to be a challenge in the cy on opioids and other medications, Natural State, but programs like Arleading to addiction and in some cas- kansas Take Back are a making a big es – death. In 2013, VA launched the difference by decreasing the availability Opioid Safety Initiative (OSI) to reform of prescription drugs. Since 2010, more its prescription culture. We have seen than 62 tons of unneeded medications success with this program, but unfortu- have been collected as part of Arkansas nately the problem continues. Take Back. Saturday, April 25 marks the Drug take-back programs are an im- 10th statewide event. More than 130 portant tool to breaking the cycle of collection sites across the state will take addiction for our veterans and all pre- old and unneeded prescription drugs. scription drug abusers. That’s why my Arkansas Take Back is a coordinated efcolleagues and I pushed the Drug En- fort between law enforcement agencies forcement Administration (DEA) to around the state and community orgaestablish drug take-back programs in nizations to educate Arkansas about coordination with the Department of the dangers of prescription drugs. Defense (DoD) and VA. DEA recently Prescription drug abuse is a wideupdate its regulations and expanded spread problem that impacts all ages prescription drug disposal programs to and populations of Americans. We allow pharmacies, hospitals, clinics and have a responsibility to get expired and others to serve as drop-off sites to col- unwanted prescription drugs out of our lect unused or unwanted prescription homes to prevent pills from getting in drugs. the hands of abusers. These types of programs are working For more information about Arkansas right here in Arkansas. Take Back, visit www.artakeback.org After responding to incidents that oc- and find a collection site closest to you.

National Infant Immunization Week Reminds Parents of Importance, Safety of Vaccination You want to do what is best for your children. You know about the importance of car seats, baby gates and other ways to keep them safe. But, did you know that one of the best ways to protect your children is to make sure they have all of their shots? April 18-25 is National Infant Immunization Week. According to Dr. Jennifer Dillaha, Medical Director for Immunizations at the Arkansas Department of Health, “Vaccination is one of the best ways parents can protect their children against serious diseases. I encourage every parent to talk to their baby’s doctor to make sure their baby is up-todate on their shots. Vaccines have been so successful in preventing disease that parents may be unaware that their children, if unvaccinated, are still at risk for some very serious, life-threatening diseases.” Immunization is a shared responsibility. Families, health care professionals and public health officials must work together to help protect the entire community. The following five reasons explain why it’s important to vaccinate your child: Immunizations can save your child’s life. Your child can be protected against more diseases than ever before, because of advances in medical science. Some diseases that once injured or killed thousands of children are no longer common in the United States – primarily due to safe and effective vaccines. Polio is one example of the great impact that vaccines have had. Polio was once America’s most-feared disease. It caused death and paralysis of thousands of children around the country, but today, thanks to vaccination, there are no reports of polio anywhere in the U.S. Vaccination is safe and effective. Vaccines are given to children only after a long and careful review by scientists, doctors, and health care professionals. Vaccines will involve some discomfort and may cause pain, redness, or tenderness at the site of injection, but these problems are minimal compared to the

pain, discomfort, and trauma of the diseases these vaccines prevent. Julia Hamra, resident of Central Arkansas and mother of three young children, said she often visits reliable websites, such as healthy.arkansas.gov, or asks a health care provider to learn about vaccines. “When I take my kids for well child visits, I always ask my pediatrician exactly what illness each vaccine is for and what side effects I should watch for,” Hamra said. Serious side effects following vaccination, such as severe allergic reaction, are very rare. The prevention benefits of getting vaccines are much greater than the possible side effects for almost all children. Immunization protects others you care about. Children in the U. S. still get diseases that could be prevented by vaccination. In fact, we have seen outbreaks of measles and whooping cough (also called pertussis) over the past few years. Since 2010, there have been between 10,000 and 50,000 cases of whooping cough each year in the U.S., and 10 to 20 babies, died each year. Some of these babies were too young to be protected by vaccination, and others were not able to receive certain vaccines due to severe allergies, weakened immune systems from conditions like leukemia, or other reasons. To help keep them safe, it is important that you and your children who are able to get vaccinated be fully immunized. This not only protects your family, but helps prevent the spread of these diseases to your friends and loved ones. “One of the reasons I vaccinate my children is to protect those children who aren’t able to be vaccinated because of medical reasons,” Hamra added. “It’s our duty as parents to protect all children. It would be awful to expose an already-sick child to something as preventable as measles.” Earlier this year, a nationwide measles outbreak caused 159 cases in 18 states. While Arkansas did not have any cases connected to the 2015 outbreak, the

state had four cases of measles in 2012. Arkansas also had 466 cases of whooping cough reported in 2013, with the most cases among babies who were younger than six months old. These 466 cases were the most since the 20012002 outbreak. In addition, preliminary data indicates that in 2014, there were 228 cases of varicella (chickenpox) in children under the age of 18. In 2012, Arkansas had four cases of measles, all in children who were not vaccinated. Immunizations can save your family time and money. A child with a vaccine-preventable disease can be denied attendance at school or daycare until they are no longer infections, which can be at least 21 days. Some vaccinepreventable diseases can result in long illness and can have a high cost due to parents’ lost time at work, medical bills or long-term disability care. In contrast, getting vaccinated against these diseases is a good investment, and is usually covered by insurance. The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program is a federally-funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children from low-income families or

families that have no insurance. Ask your child’s health care professional to learn more about the VFC program. Immunization protects future generations. Vaccines have reduced and, in some cases, eliminated many diseases that killed or severely disabled people just a few generations ago. For example, smallpox vaccination eliminated that disease worldwide. Your children don’t have to get smallpox shots anymore because the disease no longer exists. By vaccinating children against rubella (also called German measles), the risk that pregnant women will pass this virus on to their unborn babies or newborns has been dramatically decreased, and birth defects due to that virus are no longer seen in the U.S. If we continue vaccinating now, and vaccinating completely, some diseases of today may no longer be around to harm children in the future. For more information about the importance of infant immunization, visit cdc. gov/vaccines, or contact the Immunization Section at the Arkansas Department of Health at 501-661-2169.

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