D (USPS156-140) Vol. 132, Number 17 DeWitt, AR 72042 • 16 Pages • 2 Sections • 75 cents
AROUND THE COUNTY
eWitt Hospital & Nursing Home’s Annual Spring Fling Blood Drive
Serving Arkansas County, Arkansas Since 1882
Story and Photos on Page A8
Thursday, April 24, 2014
National Wildlife Refuge Renamed in Honor of Senator Dale Bumpers
ANNUAL KIDS FREE FISHING DERBY
The Annual Kids Free Fishing Derby sponsored by DeWitt High School East Lab, in cooperation with AGFC, and the Grand Prairie Ruritan Club will be April 26 at the DeWitt City Park lake. Registration will begin at 8:30 with fishing from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Promptly at 11:00, all hooks out of the water for weigh-in and awarding of prizes. Kids must be 15 or younger to participate. No entry fees. Come out and enjoy this special day of fishing fun for the entire family at DeWitt City Park.
2ND ANNUAL CHICKEN SPAGHETTI SUPPER
DeWitt Hospital & Nursing Home Auxiliary 2nd Annual Chicken Spaghetti Supper Carry out only. Orders can be picked at the outpatient clinic doors. April 28, 2014 4:30 to 7:00 Tickets $8.00 For tickets contact Stephanie Noble 830-0396 or Katie Sollars 509-1327 or any auxiliary member Meal includes chicken spaghetti, green beans, roll, and dessert.
Son of Dale, Bill Bumpers accepts replica sign on his father’s behalf
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETING LOCATION CHANGE
The Weight Watchers Meeting Location has been changed to the Arkansas County Health Department, 1616 S. Madison.
BIG BASS ‘MERICA TOURNAMENT!
Join the fun Saturday, April 26! Fish from daylight until weigh-in at 1:00 pm at the DHS parking lot. Fish any location - 5 fish limit, total weight (exclude striper and hybrid). 1st place: $200, 2nd place: $100, 3rd place: $50. $50 Big Bass Prize for biggest fish of the day! Pre-registration only by 5:00 pm Friday, April 25 at Webb’s Sporting Goods. This is a parent-sponsored fundraiser for the DHS Class of 2014. For more information, contact Candi or Shawn Ward or Steven Grammer.
Dan Ashe, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
By Kevin Brown On Friday, April 18, the White River National Wildlife Refuge was renamed in honor of Senator Dale Bumpers. His son, Bill Bumpers, was in attendance on his father’s behalf. Others speaking before the unveiling were Charles “Bo” Sloan, Refuge Manager, White River National Wildlife Refuge;
Bill Bumpers
Cindy Dohner, Southeast Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Dan Ashe, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as U.S. Senator Mark Pryor. After several recollections and humorous anecdotes, his son took the podium and delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech for the renaming. Born August 12, 1925 in
Charleston, AR, Dale Bumpers represented the state of Arkansas as its 38th Governor followed by a four-term stint as a U.S. Senator. He attended the University of Arkansas, served in the Marine Corps during World War II and took a law degree from Northwestern University. As U.S. Senator (1975-1999), Mr. Bumpers served on the Appropriations Commit-
Senator Mark Pryor
tee, the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and chaired the Small Business Committee. He was instrumental in the addition of 41,000 acres to the White River and Cache River National Wildlife Refuges, and as Governor, aided in the ceasing of channelization of 232 miles of the Cache River and its tributary, Bayou DeView.