D (USPS156-140) Vol. 132, Number 24 DeWitt, AR 72042 • 16 Pages • 2 Sections • 75 cents
ale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge Fishing Derby
Serving Arkansas County, Arkansas Since 1882
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Best Wins Arkansas County Judge
AROUND THE COUNTY
THE MT. CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN GILLETT
Will be serving Free Breakfast at 8am and lunch at 11am Monday through Friday starting June 5, 2014. Children 1-18 are asked to attend. Pastor Gary Russell.
DEWITT YOUTH CENTER SUMMER FUN
DeWitt Youth Center will be held at 423 E. Halliburton Street in DeWitt, AR. The fun continues through August 15, 2014. Monday - Friday breakfast will be at 8:30am - 9:30am and lunch will be at 10:00am - 11:30am.
DEWITT DOG DAYS
The Square is going to the dogs June 14th. The DeWitt Dog Days (coordinated by Caring 4 Canines) will be having a Pet Show and Pet Parade on Saturday, June 14. The pet show will be at 11:30. No entry fee required. The Pet Parade will be held at noon. Tshirts will be available for purchase to benefit Caring 4 Canines projects. For more information, conact Michelle Martin at 870946-6307.
JUNETEENTH
On Saturday, June 14, DeWitt residents will be celebrating Juneteenth at the Key School Gym Grounds (located in the 600 Block of Maxwell Street). The parade will begin at 1pm. Come join in the fun and learn about our heritage and freedom. For more information, contact Sis Delphin Dorsey at 870-8306558.
GILLETT HERITAGE DAYS WINNER CORRECTION
There has been a correction in the Gillett Heritage Days Winners article. Clay Sides won the BBQ Butt competition.
KITTLER/WARD FAMILY REUNION
By Kevin Brown They’re in and it’s over! The tally from the Arkansas County Judge election runoff is final, and there’s a new Crown taking seat. And the winner is: Thomas “Eddie” Best by an unofficial count of 1,298 to 743, over Ryan Eagle, of Stuttgart. The run-off began three weeks ago, May 20, during the primary election when Best led by a count of 1,024 to 708 votes over Eagle. Yet, the people have spoken, the direction has shifted and the
future of Arkansas County now resides in the dedicated hands of Judge Best. After the victory, Best said: “[I see] a bright and better Arkansas County. A new era. I’m looking forward to working with the elected officials of the county. Roads are [a concern] I’ve stressed, one of the things that need to be looked into.” He went on to say, “My plans are to listen to the people, see where their needs are and make an educated decision on what and how things need to be
done, and look, not only today, but into the future. That the decisions made will be good five, ten years down the road.” Eagle, who came up short at 36% of the unofficial votes, said, “First, congratulations to Eddie Best. He ran a great campaign. I have enjoyed getting to know him, and have no doubt in my mind he will work hard for Arkansas County. I would also like to thank everyone who supported me in this election. It is very humbling to realize
so many people chose to cast their ballot for me.” Eagle also said, “While in the end the number of votes weren’t enough for victory, I hope I’ve made my supporters proud.” On behalf of the citizens of Arkansas County, the candidates have made us all proud, and we will see, not only those in the running, but our fellow voters at the polls in November.
The Kittler/Ward Family Reunion will be held at DeWitt City Park’s Community Center on Saturday, June 14th. There will be a potluck lunch at 12 noon.
THANK YOU
First of all, I would like to thank all the citizens of Arkansas County. A very special thanks goes to those who voted for and supported the “Eddie Best for County Judge Campaign.” Without your support and prayers, this opportunity to serve the people of Arkansas County as Arkansas County Judge would not have been possible. Last, but not least, I would like to thank the Lord who blesses and watches over us all. Thank you very much.
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LOCAL NEWS EWITT POLICE REPORT June 3, 2014 - Officer Jennifer Crossett was dispatched to the area of Fourth Street and May Street in response to a woman wearing black pants standing in the road yelling. Upon her arrival she spoke with a caller and was advised the woman had walked toward Fifth Street on May. Officer Crossett drove to 5th and May where there was a group of men and one woman fitting the description the caller had given. At this time she identified the woman as Samantha Stephens. Ms. Stephens stated that she had not been walking in the streets and there were some kids that were walking there earlier. At this time Deputy Bobby Dumond and Deputy Randy Bateman came to Officer Crossett’s location of 5th and May. Deputy Dumond asked Officer Crossett to transport Ms. Stephens to the Police Department so he could speak with her. After Deputy Dumond was finished speaking with her, Officer Crossett placed Ms. Stephens under arrest for Public intoxication and transported her to the Arkansas County Detention Center. June 4, 2014 Latiffany Johnson went to the police department to speak with an officer. Johnson and her juvenile daughter spoke with Sergeant Greg Miller concerning an incident with Ms. Whitlee Phillips. After speaking with Johnson and her daughter, Sergeant Miller advised that if Phillips was located she should be arrested for violation of a no contact order. While patrolling on East Maxwell Street, Officer Jody Chapman observed Phillips make a right turn from North Cedar Street onto East Maxwell Street. Officer Chapman made a U turn and observed Phillips make another right turn onto North May Street. Officer Chapman initiated a traffic stop and spoke with Phillips. Phillips had her daughter with her. Officer Chapman followed Phillips to her mother’s residence at 14 Fairview Circle, so that her mother could take her daughter and the vehicle. Officer Chapman then transported Phillips to the Arkansas County Detention Center. June 6, 2014 – Officer Bobby Hopson was sitting in the parking lot of Marty Mart when he witnessed a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado pickup traveling east bound on E. 2nd St. at Whitehead Drive without a license plate attached to its rear. At this time, Officer Hopson made a traffic stop on the vehicle on Whitehead Drive, just north of E. 2nd Street. He then approached the driver side and asked the driver for his driver’s license, insurance, registration, and advised him of the reason for the stop. The driver told Officer Hopson he didn’t have a driver’s license but did give him an identification card identify-
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ing him as David Singleton. Singleton also could not provide a current registration or proof of insurance for the vehicle. Officer Hopson then had dispatch check Singleton’s driver’s license status and warrant status and that’s when he learned he did not have a valid driver’s license. Officer Hopson then placed Singleton into custody and transported him to the Arkansas County Detention Center where he was booked for driving without a license, no insurance, and not having a license for his vehicle. The vehicle was left in the parking lot of Marty Mart at Singleton’s permission.
RKANSAS COUNTY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Government Arkansas County Quorum Court meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the courthouse. Crocketts Bluff Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of February, April, June, August, October, and December at 7 p.m. at the fire station. You do not have to be a board member to attend. DeWitt Airport Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at DeWitt City Hall. DeWitt/Arkansas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets the third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. DeWitt City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. DeWitt Municipal Waterworks meets the second Monday of each month at 3 p.m. at the water office. DeWitt School Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the district office. Gillett City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (November-March) or 7 :30 p.m. (April-October). St. Charles City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the St. Charles Museum. St. Charles Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the St. Charles Fire Department. The St. Charles Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. The St. Charles Fire Department Auxiliary meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. Club Meetings American Legion and Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at Camp Doughboy at 6:30 p.m. Arkansas County Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas County Bank Community Room. Caring and Sharing Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Court Square in DeWitt. Unity Baptist Church Community Clothes Closet is open the first Monday of each month from 4-6 p.m. and the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Delta Medicine Assist Program will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baptist Medical Health Clinic in Stuttgart. DeWitt Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door. DeWitt Athletic Booster Club meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m. DeWitt Band Parents Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the DeWitt High School band room. DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at a location to be announced. The DeWitt Community Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at PCCUA DeWitt campus at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in read-
ing a variety of fiction and nonfiction and discussing books with other readers is welcome to attend. DeWitt Hospital Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at PCC-DeWitt. DeWitt Lions Club meets every Tuesday at noon at The Catfish Shack. DeWitt Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at The Catfish Shack. 40 et 8 meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Doughboy. The Gillett Civic Group meets the second Thursday of each month in the community room at the Planters and Merchants Bank. The Grand Prairie Historical Society meets the third Thursday in Jan., April, July and October. The Grand Prairie Quilt Society meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Stuttgart Public Library. The Grand Prairie Ruritan Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The Willows Restaurant. Masonic Lodge #157 meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Prairie Angels 4-H Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 3:45 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gillett. Weigh-in starts at 5:30 p.m.; meetings at 6 p.m. Weight Watchers meets every Monday at New Life Fellowship. Weigh-ins begin at 5 p.m. Ya-gotta-wanna Al-Anon Group provides support for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. AlAnon meets 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Presbyterian Church, 120 W. 7th, Stuttgart, AR. Gillett Farmers and Businessmen Club 2014 Meeting Schedule is as follows: •June 16 at 7:00 sponsored by UMW at Methodist Church •July 21 at 7:00 sponsored by Dorcas Circle at Lutheran Church •August 18 at 7:00 sponsored by PTA at Lutheran Church •September 15 at 7:00 sponsored by Girl Scouts at Baptist Church •October 20 at 7:00 sponsored by Civic Group at Menard Lodge •November 17 at 7:00 sponsored by Dorcas Circle at Lutheran Church •December 15 at 7:00 sponsored by Lutheran Youth at Lutheran Church •January 10, 2015 at 6:30 sponsored by F&B Men at Coon Supper
Wallace 60th Wedding Anniversary In celebration of their 60th wedding Anniveersary, Mr and Mrs. Justin Wallace were honored with a surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Wilbanks. The couple were married May 7, 1954 at Moro, AR. Hosting the party were their children Sarah Sloate, Brenda Keen, Tricia Matthews, and Joy Wells. Son Justin Jr. was delayed due to the death of his motherin-law but visited later with his parents. Rev. John Stanford led the couple in repeating their vows. Kathy Trites, Jordon Menard and Rev. John Stanford sang and Brenda Keen read a poem A delicious meal was served by their family including grandchildren Nathan Sloate, Jamie Deberry, Skylar Treece and Madison Page The anniversary cake was a replica of the Holy Bible. Granddaughter Cassidy McGhee and great-nieces Jaden and Jacey Wallace attended the serving table. Tables throughout the lawn were centered with fresh arrangements of summer flowers and voltive candles. Out of town visitors were Rev. and Mrs. Fred Gay, Dermott; Karen Lee, Wallace Lee, Liza Weilacher, Bobbie Starks and Ryan and Sherry Wells, Pine Bluff; Bill and Ilene Winders of Monticello. Also Mike and Brenda Keen, Hot Springs, Elmer and Francis Banks, Monroe, LA; and Bethel Williams, Missouri; Doyne and Tricia Matthews and Skylar Treece, Maumelle, and Jordan Eason. The couple are proud grandparents to 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
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unable to attend. Other friends stopping by were Anita Wolfe, Spring, TX; Helen Wolfe, Hudson, FL; Shirley and Gene Holloway, Gillett; Shirley Goodell, Tichnor; Wilbur Lynn Wallace, Gillett; Joe Tom McPeak, Alma, AR; and Tommy Dick and Martha Whiting, Hindsville, AR.
Editor’s Note
By Margaret Aycock 870-282-8030, 870-723-5071 or jaymara@hughes. net WEEKLY GREETINGS I hope that nobody goes outside to do a rain dance today because for this week, I believe we have enough water on the ground, don’t we folks? Although, the grass in our yards and the crops in the fields sure are bright and pretty, aren’t they? Thank you, Lord! FATHER’S DAY Everyone, please remember that Sunday (15th) is Father’s Day. Let’s all remember to honor our fathers, both past and present, with all of the love and respect that they deserve. I miss my Dad, Bennie Lee, so very much every day of my life. But, I know that’s the way life is suppose to be. DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENT: J.W. Aycock and Jim McElroy traveled to Little Rock this past week for J.W.’s test. He had a nuclear stress test at the Baptist Medical Towers’ Building. Let’s pray that his test comes back o.k. BIRTHDAYS: Mary R. Snook - June 12 Cathy Austin - June 12 Lindsay Larkan - June 13 Logan Mann - June 13 Lita Lynch - June 14 Jodine Carter - June 14 Douglas Davis - June 14 Tristian Dumond - June 14 Cooper Essex - June 14 Milissa Butcher - June 15 Karli Rieves - June 15 Rusty Hestir - June15 Kay Watkins - June 15 Howard Butcher - June 16 Jason Criswell - June 16 Becca Canamore - June 16 Ruth Cunningham - June 16 Leah Muse - June 17 Peggy Butcher - June 17 Allie Roush - June 17 Schyler Leibrock - June 18 Hudson Blaise Pippinger June 18 ANNIVERSARIES: John & Lou Cree Shallhorn - June 12 Craig & Stephanie Pinson - June 12 Brian & Kameka Owens - June 12 Heath Y Ashtyn Lockley - June 12 Kirk & Holly Vansadt - June 15 Floyd & Carolyn Cox - June 15 Michael & Faith Watkins - June 16 Ernest & Ronda Golden - June 16 Dale & Chrystal Dumond - June 17 John & Janice McCord - June 18 Doug & Millie Allen - June 18
Gillett News
Gillett High School Class of 1954 attendees. Bottom Row, L to R: Amelia Coose Thompson, Billy Tom Wallace, Sherry Sager Shirley, Lois Nichols Joiner, Billy Murl Long. Middle Row, L to R: Nina Ruth Connor Selig, Marjorie Poll Sanders, Marion Coffman Fuhrman, Vivian Poll Stilley, Jane Powell Faught, Doris Trimble Woodall. Back Row, L to R: Douglas Hughes, Genie Walker Navarre, Jimmy McPeak, Don Hightower.
Jones Graduates Veterinarian School
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Obituary Rosa Eilers
Congratulations to “Doctor” Laura Jones of Tichnor! She recently graduated from the School of Veterinary Medicine at Louisiana State University.
Rosa Lee (Jo) Capps Eilers, 78, of Star City, formerly of DeWitt, died May 28, 2014. She was born December 22, 1935 in DeWitt to John William Capps and Bessie Elizabeth Gray Capps. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sigmund Eilers; daughter, Jennifer Eilers Moore; seven brothers and sisters, Irene Vaughn, Haschel Capps, Velma Clements, Glenn Capps, Paul Capps, John Capps Jr., and Darrel Capps. She is survived by her grandson, Bradley Moore Cameron and great grandson, Mason Cameron, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Saturday, May 31 from 9-10 a.m. at Essex Funeral Home with graveside services that followed at 11:00 in the Ulm Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Garden Pointe Assisted Living of Pine Bluff and Lincoln Heights Health Center of Star City for their care and compassion.
The Grand Prairie Arts and Crafts Guild Obituary
Charles Tripplet
By Darla Grantham
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. Grantham’s Attend Family Wedding Randy and Darla Grantham attended the wedding of their nephew Dex Grantham and his bride Karley McDaniel over the weekend. They were accompanied by the groom’s grandmother Annette Grantham of Tichnor, and great aunt, Dorothy Powell of Stuttgart. Dorcas Circle Quilt Winner Peggy James of Gillett was the delighted recipient of the beautiful handmade quilt at Heritage Days Festival. Dorcas Circle donated the quilt which was raffled off. $374.00 was raised for Lutheran World Relief. GHS Class of 1954 Reunion News The Gillett High School Class of 1954 met over Memorial Day weekend to celebrate their 60th reunion. Friday, they gathered at Planters and Merchants Bank community room for visiting and desserts. Vivian Stilley presented a brief program to refresh memories of school days and to share adventures of lifetimes with each other. While no one had run a marathon, several admitted to having done things for which they would be arrested if the incident occurred in this day and age. Several still had the class tee shirt from the 45th reunion, but no one chose to wear it to this reunion. The group enjoyed catching up since the last reunion in 2011. On Saturday, they gathered at Heritage Days Festival. Even though this was the 8th reunion this class had held, it was so enjoyable they’ve agreed to get together again in 2015. Memorials will be given to Dorcas Circle Quilters, and to the Cleon Collier Memorial Library in memory of a deceased teacher and classmates, including; Margaret Stewart (May 2012), Kermit Carson (October 2013), Alfred Perritt (December 2013), Wayne Wolfe (January 2014), and Russell Tharpe (February 2014). Out of state classmates attending the reunion were Amelia Coose (Wendall) Thompson, Bartlesville, OK; Douglas (Mickie) Hughes, Knoxville, TN; Jimmy McPeak, Vallejo, CA; Genie Walker Navarre, Youngsville, LA; and Vivian Poll Stilley, Warner Robins, GA. Arkansas classmates attending were Don (Doris) Hightower, Little Rock; Lois Nichols (Dick) Wilson, Joiner; Jane Powell Faught, North Little Rock; Sherry Sager Shirley, Hot Springs; and Doris Trimble Woodall, Heber Springs. Arkansas County classmates attending were Marian Coffman (Leland) Fuhrman, Nina Ruth Conner Selig, Russell Dike, Billy Murl Long, Marjorie Poll Sanders, and Billy Tom (Helen) Wallace. Betty Pike Dike, DeWitt; Betty Vansickle Dees, Magnolia; Don Lehmann, Dayton, TX; and Edward Morgal, Wewoka, OK are classmates who were
unique and unusual results. Refreshments were provided by Jim and Shelley Barber, who outdid themselves once again! All meetings are on the first Saturday of each month, unless it falls on a holiday weekend, and are open to the public. Feel free to join us. For information, call Alice Inman at 673-6578.
The Grand Prairie Arts and Crafts Guild met on the first Saturday of May. President, Shelley Barber, called the meeting to order in the hospitality room of the First Christian Church at 1:30 pm. She asked for a reading of the minutes of last month’s meeting by Secretary, JoEllen Jackson. Alice Inman, Treasurer read the financial report into the record. Both accounts were accepted with no changes. Discussion of old business centered on the fall One Man Shows, with ideas and several project samples for the group to ponder and vote on at a later date. Each year the group tries to make these shows interesting both for public inspiration and for the attraction of new artists who would be interested in displaying their work in a downtown business window. As all the plans are put together, they will be reported on. There were also some suggestions for those interested in attending the Delta Exhibition of Art in June, or going to Garvin Gardens. Other ideas suggested were to do an Arts and Crafts Sale or put together a cookbook to help raise funds used for awards the group gives the winners of several categories during the Festival of Arts later in the year. In new business, attendees were encouraged to participate in local activities coming up in the summer. There are some art classes coming up at the Grand Prairie Center, as well as sewing classes of all kinds held at The French Seam. The library also does a children’s reading and activity summer camp, which the Guild took part in last summer. Members chose a day during the camp and provided materials to teach the children a craft, as well as several volunteers to help them do their masterpiece. For Show and Tell, Tammie Fjellstrom brought some backdrops she was working on for Vacation Bible school later in the summer at First Christian. Shelley Barber showed how to do five minute collages with all kinds of paper, string, fabric, cards, magazine pictures and showed some different ways to put your ideas on paper in unusual ways. Each member was given chances to do some of these and had some very
Charles Henry Tripplet, 52, of DeWitt died Sunday, May 1st, at his home in DeWit. Born February 24, 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Leroy Waldroup and Norma Sue Miller Waldroup. Charles received his education in the DeWitt School System, was a member of Faith Babtist Church of DeWitt, and worked as a welder for Industrial Iron of DeWItt. Charles loved the outdoor life, his dogs, and was an avid pool player. Charles is survived by his wife; Jamie Tripplet of DeWItt, (2) sons; James Tripplet and Aaron (Jennifer) Tripplet both of DeWitt; (1) daughter; Emily Tripplet of DeWitt, Man’s best friend; Bella, and a host of friends to cherish his memory. Funeral services were Thursday, June 5,2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Faith Baptist Church in DeWitt with Brother Donald Lee Ruffin officiating. Burial was in Fork Lagrue Cemetery in DeWitt by McKinzie Funeral Home of DeWitt.
Thank You The Family of Bernice Cook Wilder thanks everyone for the Love and Kindness shown to her during her lifetime of 93 years. We also thank all of those who provided Support and Encouragement during our Bereavement.”
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There are no words to express the sincere gratitude we feel for the outpouring of love, care, and concern that has been shown to our family during the illness and loss of our beloved son, uncle and brother. For all of those at DeWitt Hospital & Nursing Home who helped with the Hamburger Fundraiser. From the grilling burgers to baking cookies, for all the cards and flowers sent, the calls and visits, and especially your prayers, you will never know how much it meant to us during this most difficult time and we would like to thank you. Please keep us in your prayers. We realize our loss is Heaven’s gain, but we will miss him terribly as our lives are forever changed. The family of James Franklin “Frankie” Wolfe Jake & Kristin (L.J.) Wolfe, Patricia & Marvin Baker, Jackie & Eric Nolen, Cody & Deshea Baker, and Chet Baker
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LOCAL NEWS The Grand Prairie Quilt Society
Maeola Flournoy and her football quilt
the day...”It takes a long time to finish a quilt you’re not working on...” The minutes and treasurer’s report were given and approved. Marsha had one correction to the minutes. There will be a Cook’s Lake quilt class on May 24. Under Old Business: Glenda reported on the Quilt of Valor. She is finishing the binding and will bring it to the next meeting. Under New Business: Maeola and Marsha viewed the two quilt exhibits in Little Rock at the Historic Arkansas Museum and the Butler Center. They recommended highly that everyone should go see them before they end. The Butler Center has many beautiful and unusual quiilts on display. In addition to the quilts in the gallery, there is also an exhibit in the front lobby that is not to be missed. This exhibit ends on May 24. The Historic Arkansas Museum also has several lovely quilts on display in their second floor gallery. That exhibit ends on June 8. Ann’s cousin is learning to date antique quilts. She will bring more information on this to the next meeting. Glenda had a hint from a recent quilting how-to tv show...when piecing large blocks or adding long borders, it is advantageous to use your walking foot as this will keep an even tension on all the pieces. During Show and Share: Glenda proudly displayed her finished Scrap Sensation quilt top containing 1,280 half-sqare triangle blocks. She also had a lovely little book called, “ Every Quilt Has a Story” given to her by a good friend. Marsha showed her picnic/tote/blanket and canoe block made from the April Cook’s Lake quilt class. Maeola had a football quilt she made for her greatgrandson for his graduation. She also had a cupcake body pillow she made for her great-granddaughter. The next Cook’s Lake quilt class will be May 24 at 9:00am. May 24 will also be the first Hummingbird banding presentation of the year at 11:00am. So why not come, bring your lunch and spend the day. The June class at Cook’s Lake will be June 14. The next meeting of the Grand Prairie Quilt Society will be June 11 at 9:30 at the Stuttgart Public LIbrary. See you there!
Cook’s Lake Reopens for Fishing Glenda Landreth with her Scrap Sensation quilt made up of 1,280 half-square triangle blocks
The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met May 14 at the Stuttgart Public Library with seven members present. Glenda opened the meeting with the thought for
Deliverance Praise Center 122 W. Gibson in DeWitt will host a Father’s Day Dinner at 11:30am on Sunday, June 15th at the church. Everyone is welcome! Pastors Bob & Ruth Hobbs
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THANK YOU Words CANNOT express my appreciation to all my friends and family who came out to share in my reception at DeWitt Elementary School. My retireUMV\ LMKQ[QWV PIL UQ`ML MUW\QWV[# PW_M^MZ 1 LMÅVQ\MTa think it was time! My 30 years with the DeWitt School District, especially Southside and DeWitt Elementary, will always hold a warm place in my heart. I was very touched with the poem written by my “old” friend Becki, and all the memories shared by RF. Can you believe I actually miss him? :) I was also very impressed when Winnie broke into song! A special thank you to all my hostesses: Meagan Patterson, Lori Wilson, Bobbie Lynn Steeland, Becki Cullipher, Mary Carr, Debbie Smith, Connie Hudson, Keta Turner, Pat Rawls, SuAaron Travis, RayLyn Goudelock, Julie Adams, Frankie Owens, Jacqueline Duncan, Winnie Wilson and Jean Davenport. My retirement reception is a day I will hold dear for many years to come! Thanks for the memories! Please keep in touch! I am only retired NOT gone! Now I plan on going from being the “Speech Lady” to just being “Mama Nell!” Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart! Mary Nell Whitmore
FLOOD WATERS RECEDE: COOK’S LAKE AT POTLATCH CONSERVATION EDUCATION CENTER TO RE-OPEN FOR SEASONAL SATURDAY FISHING WITH YOUTH. Potlatch Conservation Education Center of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has re-opened Cook’s Lake for the seasonal Saturday fishing regarding youth. Youth 15 years old and under can now fish the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 9am until 2pm through October. No more than two adults can accompany each youth. Fishing is allowed from the floating dock or a boat equipped with a trolling motor only. Cook’s Lake had been closed since May 9th due to heavy seasonal flooding. Lake levels were not safe for boaters, people accessing the fishing pier, and/or conducive to fishing. The lake level in the last weeks dropped significantly where anglers can re-engage these fun outdoor recreational activities once again. We appreciate the public understanding that safety is a primary concern with staff at the property. Please feel free to visit us at www.afgc.com for future information regarding programs, events, and workshops at the conservation education center. The public is also welcomed to call the education center. For More Information: Contact–Marlon Mowdy, Education Specialist at (870) 241-3373. Potlatch Conservation Education Center–Hours of Operation: Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Closed: Sunday and Monday. Visit Us at: www.agfc.com and www.cookslakecec.com
Arkansas Post Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Meets The Arkansas Post chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, car pooled to Keo on Tuesday, May 27th, for their meeting. They enjoyed a lunch at Charlotte’s Eats & Sweets, then adjourned across the street to the gazebo where they had a brief business meeting. Debbie Shea, chapter secretary, read the April 22nd minutes which were approved.
Chapter Regent Jean Pollard welcomed the nine members and one guest. She encouraged members to read the President General’s blog. She shared the Arkansas DAR newsletter and urged the members to read that on their computers. Pollard reported that she had sent to NSDAR the new officer’s names, addresses, etc., and she had sent copies to state persons by May 15th. Arkansas Post chapter members sent in memorials through the chapter for State Regent’s Project and DAR Room. She asked them to turn in the Celebrate America! Project volunteer hours. If they don’t have a computer to turn these in, give Robin Burkett, project chairman, your list. Arkansas State DAR turned in 111,002 hours for 2013. These may be turned in throughout 2014 through December 31, 2014. Pollard also announced that two members assisted the American Legion and Auxiliary by placing flags at veteran’s grave sites in Lone Tree Cemetery. Arkansas Post Chapter will assist Grand Prairie Chapter hosting the Wataseka District on July 19th. Arkansas Post Chapter will furnish table centerpieces. Pollard reminded the members about the retirement reception for Stuttgart High School Counselor Jane Ferguson. Pollard installed the chapter officers for 2014-1016: Regent-Jean Pollard, Vice Regent- Robin Burkett, Chaplain- Janice Reed, Secretary- Debbie Shea, Treasurer- Janet Sherm, Registrar- Marilyn Sickel, Historian- Mary Bisbee, Librarian- Sharon Derden. Pollard dismissed the group with prayer. They then traveled to Toltec Mounds for their Educational Department Program. The group toured the grounds on the tram. The site is located on a lake, so most of the group walked along the boardwalk for a better view. Archeologists named the people who started living here before 700 A.D. the Plum Bayou People after the name of a local stream. What the Indians called themselves is unknown because they did not have writing. They disappeared from the area around 1050 A.D. There are eighteen mound sites in the 100 acres in this Arkansas State Park. The mounds were round and flat on top. They are called “platform mounds” and were not all built at the same time. Around fifty people lived at the site. The Plum Bayou People were not from Mexico. It is believed they descend from the southwest area. The chapter dismissed and will meet again in September. Those attending were Jean Pollard, Mary Bisbee, Sharon Derden, Norma Oliver, Debbie Shea, Nina Ruth Selig, Joy White, Dee Van Duyn, Jerrie Townsend and guest Sarah Ferguson.
Rice Cooking Recipe Contest By Ana Hollis, County Extension Agent – Family & Consumer Sciences Does your family have a favorite rice dish that you enjoy preparing and serving? If so, the 2014 Arkansas Rice Expo Recipe Contest is an opportunity for you to show off your culinary talents. With Arkansas County being the rice (and duck) capital of the world you are bound to have some savory rice recipes that would grab the judges’ attention so they will want to sample the prepared dish. The third annual contest will be held Friday, August 1, in conjunction with the Arkansas Rice Expo at the Grand Prairie Center in Stuttgart. The objective of the contest is to promote healthy attributes of cooking with rice, to showcase the rice industry, and to advance cooking skills. The deadline for entries to be received was June 10 and winners of the preliminary round will be notified by July 1. The first phase of the contest was to submit your recipe by June 10. An electronic copy of the entry form and recipe must be submitted online as well as a hard copy mailed to the address as provided on the entry form. The top 10 contestants will be chosen from the recipes for competing with their prepared rice dish on August 1. This contest is open to all eligible adults age of nineteen and above, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status. Since we are the host county I am hoping many of you will enter the contest and share with others our love for rice in Arkansas County. If you have questions, please contact our office at 870-946-3231 or 870-673-2346.
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First Missionary Baptist Church of St. Charles ~ VBS is June 14th!!! (The little white church on the corner)
Registration at 1:30 ~ VBS starts at 2p.m. ~ Ages 5 years old and up! Our program will be at 6pm followed by a Hamburger cookout and special outdoor activities. Contact Katie Sollars (870-509-1327) for more information
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Sparkle Baby Pageant
Ashlynne Jenkins,10 year old daughter of Charlotte Purdy of DeWitt, and Jimmy Jenkins of St. Charles participated in two pageants on Saturday, June 7, 2014 in Stuttgart, AR. The first pageant was the Arkansas’ Best pageant held at PCC. She placed First Runner Up and received an award for Prettiest Hair. The second pageant was Sparkle Baby Springtacular held at St. John’s Luthern School. Ashlynne won Ultimate Grand Supreme which is the highest title awarded for the pageant. She also was awarded Prettiest Smile, Beauty and Top Fashion.
UAM May 2014 Graduates DEWITT: Misty M. Everett- Master of Arts in Teaching, Haley J. Howe- Bachelor of Arts, Charley J. Miller- Bachelor of Arts, Shelby L. Todd- Bachelor of Arts GILLETT: Donna R. Glidewell- Associate of Applied Science, Kimberly G. Pearce-Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Social Work ALMYRA: Toshia R. Dillion- Bachelor of Arts, Reva A. Humphries- Bachelor of Arts STUTTGART: Laura K. Gill- Associate of Arts, Shelby L. Simmons- Bachelor of Science, Lauren A. Tuminello- Bachelor of Science
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A.J. Smith
George Currie
A viable portion of Missouri Gen. John S. Marmaduke’s Confederate cavalry, under Col. Colton Green had been busy ambushing and generally disrupting river traffic near Lake Village Arkansas, and as far down as the Greenville Bends. The pretty little hamlet was situated against the west side of the sparkling blue lake that approximated 15 miles in length. The beauty of this once ancient bend of the Mississippi River was in rough contrast to the surrounding forests, bayous, and thick undergrowth that provided concealment for hostile actions. Recently promoted Union Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith at Vicksburg, decide to dislodge the guerilla impedi-
ment from the Union held supply line. He assembled a 10 thousand man expedition that cast off with 26 transports and gunboats whose load included the 3rd Indiana Cavalry and Lt. Col. George E Currie’s Mississippi Marine Brigade. The men from the latter unit, the Marine Brigade, were neither marines nor from Mississippi. They were a counter-guerilla organization who dashed off the boats on horseback and pursued their enemy into the interior. Smith chose these men for the advance of the army’s partial XVI and XVII Corp and they swiftly went ashore at Sunnyside Landing at 5 P. M. on June 5th. The location was 90 miles above Vicksburg and eight miles east of Lake Village and skirmishers from both sides met about a mile from the landing as Currie wasted no time to measure swords and test his opponents strength. The next day Col. Green lured the marines farther from their boats with constant firing and retreating to where reinforcements were hidden. Finally Green’s troops retreated behind a high levee and Currie’s advance went unchallenged. The non-resistance emboldened him to order an all out attack. Suddenly “a hissing rain of bullets” as Currie described it, came from behind the levee where the Confederates had hidden another group of reinforcements. The Marine Col. sounded a retreat and escaped in the fading evening amid the ominous sound of distant artillery and a gentle patter of raindrops while suffering a reported four wounded. They had accomplished their mission of locating the enemy. They had also discovered the Confederate Lt. Col. was a heck of a shrewd tactician. The next morning union forces marched forth at 6 A. M. in a driving rain over a nearly impassable road. Gen. A. J. Smith refused any advice from Currie and met with the same annoying delaying tactics as before. Ditch Bayou ran south from the foot of Lake Chicot and had a single bridge for crossing. Green reasoned this terrain feature would be the key to the conflict. When the Federals were finally lured from across a large muddy cotton field, Smith had no idea there were five masked guns and 600 men west of the bayou. When he ordered his mile wide troop mass to charge, they were cut down with murderous artillery and small arms fire. Most Federals knew nothing of a bayou until they got to the narrow stream that was waist deep with silt eroded from the cotton field. After quite some time and with ammunition waning Col. Green slowly removed one regiment at a time and had disappeared by 3:30 in face of overwhelming numbers while taking fewer then 50 causalities. Smith admitted to 250 and after sacking the town, departed for Vicksburg the next morning. Safer logistics movement on the Mississippi became assured. Green’s Brigade was called away from Chicot County to spare the the residents from further Union depredations. Over in Georgia, Gen. Sherman’s southward march continued but was blunted at New-Hope Church, when he mistakenly assumed the Confederates were in small force. A few days later, he sent IV Corp commander, Maj. Gen. O. O. Howard to strike what he assumed was Johnston’s exposed flank. Johnston detected the move early, with the result that Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne inflicted 1500 Union causalities while while taking less then 500. By the first week in June Johnston was maneuvered out of a strong position despite Federal attrition. Now he retreated this time to within 30 miles of Atlanta. (Arthur G. Sharp, War on the River: Desperate battle on Lake Chicot, Civil War Times Illustrated, October, 1982. Encyclopedia of the Civil War, Patricia L. Faust, editor. Harper and Row Publishing New York, 1986)
The First Requirement for Revival By Pastor Steve Ellison American Christians bemoan the condition of culture around them and rightly so. The state of our nation is lower than low. We deserve and should expect the judgment of God to fall sooner rather than later. The state of our culture and our nation is a terrible problem but the larger problem is the state of the church. We wish for true revival to break out. I am not sure that our “wish” includes a “will”. I am not sure that we are willing to do that which would be conducive to God sending revival. The major obstacle to God sending real revival in our churches is the fact that we have so many lost (unsaved, not regenerated) church members. A lost person has no spark of life in them to revive. A saved person, one who has passed from death to life, is a candidate for reviving. Perhaps the American church is in need of a basic lesson in what it means to be saved and thus be a candidate for being revived. 1 John 5:12 spells it out clearly, “He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life.” John 17:3 defines life, “This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” John 10:27-28 tells us what this life will be like and assures us of its permanency, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand.” Romans 8:16 tells us how we can be sure that we have this life, “The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 proclaims a great truth that ought not to be ignored, “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” There will be a before and after picture. Anyone who claims to be a Christian but demonstrates no observable change in his life has great cause to examine himself to see if he is really a Christian (saved). 1 John 2:19 speaks to those who believe they are Christians but see no need to remain active with a local church, “They went out
from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, so that it would be shown that they all are not of us.” Every Christian will have a desire to fellowship with other believers. Chapter 3 of First John repeats several times that the one who claims to be a Christian and lives in habitual, willful sin is not a Christian at all. The 21st century American church is filled with people who claim to be children of God but are not. Romans 10:9-10 gives the very simple, free but not easy, remedy, “if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.” God has made salvation so very simple. He has also made self-evaluation simple. God has given a simple tape measure with which any person can measure himself to see if he is truly a redeemed person, adopted into God’s family, destined to spend eternity with God. I think revival might break out in America if a lot of church members got saved. pastorsteve8800@gmail.com
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FAITH & RELIGION WEEKLY SERMON
I Remember Thee (Jeremiah 2:2) By William Wood God takes great pleasure in thinking about and looking upon His Bride. “As the bird returns often to its nest, and as the wayfarer hastens to his home,” so does the mind of our God think continuously on the people He has created! We cannot look too often on the face of one we love, we like to have them always in our sight. If the Lord has been fit to take one home that we truly loved, then we have their picture to keep them fresh in our mind. It is even so with our Lord Jesus, from all Eternity “His delights were with the sons of men.” So says the Scripture! We were with Him in Heaven before we were ever placed on earth in flesh bodies. His thoughts rolled forward to the time when His elect should be born into the world. He saw us in the mirror of His Foreknowledge. In His Book He says, “All our members were written,” and that before there was yet any of them fashioned. When the world was set upon its pillars, He was there, and we were with Him then! Many a time, before He came to be in a body like ours, He came down to this Earth in a Supernatural body that looked like a man. On the plains of Mamre, (Gen. 18) by the brook of Jabbok (Gen.32), by the Walls of Jerico, (Josh. 5:13) and in the firey furnace of babylon, (Don.3:19) God visited His people because His soul delighted in them, He could not rest away from them. Never were they absent from is heart, for He had written their names on His hands, and His Soul delighted in them. As the breastplates with the names of the tribes of Israel was the most brilliant ornament worn by the high priest, so are the names of God’s people, His most precious jewels. They shine forth from His Father’s Heart! We may at times forget to meditate on the love and Perfections of our God, but He never forgets us. We may at times of severe trial begin to wonder if He is still in charge of our lives, but He has Promised, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Look at His Great Heart of Mercy, and see if it can ever be proven to be unkind. Look at His indescribable wisdom, and see if it can ever be at fault! Above all, look at His interceding for us, as He agonized on the Cross. If He remembers even the sparrows can He ever forget one of the least of His Children? Let us cast our burdens upon The Lord, and He will keep us. Jermiah 31:3 says, “Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love.” This is the Lord expressing His love thoughts to His people. If an angel should fly from Heaven, and inform the saint personally of the Saviors love for him, the evidence would not be one whit more sure than the Word above has stated! Ask those of the Lord’s people who have lived the nearest to the Gates of Heaven, and they will tell you that there have been times when the Love of God has been a fact so clear and sure, that they could no more doubt it than they can deny their own existence! Yes Friends, there have been times when we could lay our heads upon the bosom of our Lord, and He has driven out our doubts and stilled our fears. His love has meant more to us than all the riches of this world! While the Earth’s hugh pillars stand, we have enough reason to trust the one who directs it in its orbit and Who continually feeds the furnace of the sun, so that it has not dimed. He has promised to supply us with daily strength. Do you really know Him? Amen
A Thought By Micheal P. Daniel “Peter opened his mouth and said, ‘In truth I perceive that The Lord shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him’.” Acts 10:34 St. Peter had seen a vision while praying; the vision included “all kinds of four-footed animals of the earth”. When Peter had been commanded to eat, he declined because these animals included those considered ‘unclean’ according to the Law. The Lord, however, replied to Peter, ‘What The Lord has cleansed you must not call common.’ Many believe this passage renders all things edible, that the kosher law is no longer in effect. However, a more careful rendering of the entire chapter indicates The Lord was speaking of Gentiles, those outside of the Covenant; it is very unlikely this passage is strictly about food. So what we take from this is that it has nothing to do with pork and other ‘unclean” meats, but it has everything to do with those whom we likely consider to somehow be beneath us; those we may consider to be unfit for the Kingdom. If we only take from this chapter divine permission to eat whatever suits us, we have missed entirely the Mission of the Church which has nothing to do with what we can bring for potluck! In other words, it is not about “me” and what brings “me” pleasure or personal satisfaction. Let us remember the Church is the Body of Christ, the reality of the Holy Presence in the world today. Becoming a member through baptism is a sharing of Peter’s vision in understanding that even though we will have our own personal, special moments with the Lord, we are always called beyond ourselves because as much as The Lord loves you, He loves your enemy as well. The Lord therefore has given us all we need to speak in His behalf especially to those we deem unfit or ‘unclean’. Let the Holy Spirit inform your words and actions today and each day – because the Gospel of our Lord is all about those who will be watching and listening. Blessings, Michael
On Demons, Darkness and Depravity By Tom Smith It’s covert, subversive and unceasing. Spiritual warfare. Although there are an increasing number of “enlightened” individuals who scoff at such things—and mock those who do believe— the fact remains that spiritual warfare is real. And, if you look around you, you’ll readily realize its reality. Take for instance the couple out in Las Vegas who walked into a pizza restaurant last Sunday and shot two policemen to death at point-blank range. Then, they ran across the street to a WalMart, killed a customer at the entrance and fled to the back of the store where they committed suicide when police arrived. Their motive? None—other than the fact that they were evidently involved in a white supremacist group and heavily into conspiracy theories. Regardless, three innocent people are dead because of their depraved, deranged behavior. And, I’m convinced that this is just another example of rampant, demonic activity in our country. This lets me know the devil. . .the evil one. . .satan. . .lucifer. . .whatever name you call him by… realizes his time here on earth is growing increasingly short. And, in the coming days we’re going to see such senseless acts increase as the forces of evil ramp up their attacks. The Bible talks about such things in II Timothy 3:15a, which says “In the last days perilous times will come—for men will be lovers of themselves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, having no selfcontrol, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God, having a form of Godliness, but denying the Power thereof. . .” Reads like the headlines of this morning’s newspaper, doesn’t it? But, we shouldn’t be surprised—especially in light of Jesus’ teaching on the Last Days (Matthew 24:125:46), Paul’s description in the above passage and
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Peter’s forecast in II Peter 2:1-3:7. In describing the Last Days, Jesus said “As it was in the days of Noah so shall it also be in the days preceding the coming of the Son of Man” (Mt. 24:37). And, in Genesis 6:5 we read how things were in Noah’s day: “And God saw the wickedness of man was great in the earth and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” Thus, in light of the couples’ killing spree in Las Vegas and the increasing number of shootings in school, it’s clear what’s going on: spiritual warfare. Even though the perpetrators of these hideous acts knew full-well what they were doing, it’s clear God had “turned them over to a reprobate (perverse/ perverted) mind” (Romans 1:28). Simply put, those who do such things are definitely demonic in their actions. Their minds— though influenced by drugs, drink, hatred, etc.—are darkened and depraved. And, it’s clear the “god of this world, the prince of the power of the air” (II Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 2:2) is alive-and-well on Planet Earth and “taking many captive at his will” (II Tim. 2:26). So, what should we do? Thankfully, we are to prepare ourselves for spiritual warfare by trusting the Lord and “wearing the full Christian Armor” (Eph. 6:10-18). Second, we should stay focused and faithful in the Walk of Faith, which will keep us from fear and despair (II Tim. 3:13-14; Hebrews 12:2). Third, we should get in the Battle and actively wage war against these evil forces of darkness, seeking to rescue as many as we can from certain Judgment. And, above all, we should always be ready—“for in such an hour as you think not the Son of Man comes” (Mt. 24:42, 44). Are you ready? (NOTE: If you’d like to contact Bro. Tom or receive his daily e-mail devotional, entitled “Morning Manna,” you can write him at P.O. Box 10614, Fort Smith, AR 72917 or e-mail him at pressingon@hotmail.com).
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Zach Williams and the Brothers of Grace Band By Shelly Faulkner
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New Life Fellowship was the place to be Friday night, June 6th, with Zac Williams and the Brothers of Grace performing live. Zac talked about the life he had been living before giving his life over to Christ. “Drugs and alcohol had become a way of life for me, and it was a lifestyle that I was good at. I was reckless beyond reckless, living only for the high I got while being on stage. Waking up to a sobering reality each morning,
only led me to live harder.” While touring in Europe in 2012, with his rock band, he called his wife and told her he was tired of this life and that when he got home he was quitting that band and changing his life. With grace being an underlying theme in each band member’s own personal story, they started the Brothers of Grace. Zac now leads worship service at his church, The Refuge, in Jonesboro.
Mary Nell Whitmore Retires By Shelly Faulkner
◄ Mary Nell Whitmore retires from the DeWitt School District as the Speech Therapist after 30 years. Staff honored her with a reception June 3rd at the Elementary School.
Pastor: Bro Ron Eickmeyer Sunday School: 10:00 am Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship: 5:00 pm Introducing our new Pastor, Bro Ron Eickmeyer We invite everyone to come and worship the Lord with us!
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Let’s remember fathers this on this special event. Come and celebrate on June 14, 2014 at 5:30pm at Lodge Corner United Methodist Church, in the fellowship hall as we help and benefit with toiletries items for the Arkansas County Detention Center. Admission is your presence and any toiletries. What can we do? Let us begin by coming together; bringing our friends, family and church groups to enjoy and participate as we listen to Rev. Don Nolley, retired pastor of United Methodist Church, as our guest speaker. He also was the pastor for Bayou Meto
United Methodist Church in the early 1970s. We are located halfway between Stuttgart and DeWitt on Hwy 165 in the bend of the road (across from the famous cafe, Rice Paddy Too). It is truly time to take a road trip. Come and gather with us in the time of fellowship and bring your group. Everyone is welcomed to the worship experience with this. We will have more to come on the second and fourth Saturday nights of each month. For more information you may also contact Rev. Mary Welch at 870-830-5727 or email strawbossmary@yahoo.com
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COMMUNITY NEWS 14 and Under DeWitt Softball Team 1st Place Undefeated Champions of the 8th Annual Bonnie Burton 16 and Under Softball Tournament
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Convenience Store and Restaurant Coming Soon to DeWitt By Terrye Seamon gasoline. The Bull Pen will be located behind Johnny D’s and will offer a variety of choices ranging from steaks, fish, and barbecue to plate lunches and hamburgers. Customers will have the option to dine in or carry out. Owning a business is nothing new to Davis, and the convenience store and restaurant are only the two latest adventures that Davis can add to his long list of business endeavors. Davis currently operates DeWitt’s new biodiesel refinery that just opened in October of 2013. He has also raised cattle for the last 10-20 years and owns Arkansas County Feed and Farm Supply. With so many pans in the fire, Davis said that the key to keeping everything under control is hiring good people that will do their job. “If everybody does their job, then everybody stays straight,” Davis said. Although Davis owns both establishments, he will leave the day-to-day operation of the restaurant and convenience store to manager Bob Watson, who previously owned and operated Little John Quick and Lizzies on the Square. When asked what the key to running a business is, Watson said, Owner Johnny Davis and manager Bob Watson oversee the instal- “Hire good people and give good serlation of the convenience store’s freezer unit with electricians Don- vice at a reasonable price.” ald Warren and Tommy Hetland. (Photo by Sarah Friedman) Together these two businesses will employ approximately 15 to 20 people. DeWitt will soon be the home of not one, but two Even though Davis and Watson may have a lot to do new businesses: a convenience store and a restaurant. to get things up and running in three weeks, they said Both Johnny D’s and The Bull Pen will be located at that some of the hiring has already been done. Cur523 S. Jefferson (formerly the Arkansas Petroleum rently they are still taking applications to fill the rest building.) of the positions. Johnny Davis, owner of both businesses, has been With the family restaurant and full-service gas, Davis renovating the building since he purchased it in Oc- said he will be able to cater more to the community’s tober and has plans to open his doors and start serv- needs. “We are more than just a convenience store,” ing customers by the end of June. Davis said. When asked why he decided to undertake this task, Johnny D’s and The Bull Pen will be open Mondays Davis said, “We found a vacant building, and it had through Saturdays from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Full-service to be put to use.” gas will be available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., while selfJohnny D’s will be located in the front half of the service gas will be available from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. building and will provide full-service and self-service
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COMMUNITY NEWS Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge Fishing Derby By Shelly Faulkner Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge in celebration of National Boating and Fishing Week, hosted a youth fishing derby at the Farm Unit Saturday, June 7th. Kid’s 12 and under were allowed to fish from 8:00-10:00 for catfish with daily limits and length limits. Friends of White River NWR served the kids hotdogs, chips, and water after they finished fishing.
This year’s derby had 31 entries, which included random drawing after fishing for prizes. Those who received prizes were: Colton Rhodes, Kaitlyn Stevens, Logan Wright, Brady Wright, Ethan Poston, Hunter Jones, Jenna Reed, Landyn Reed, Reagan Goudelock, DeHaven Lucy, Madison Harris, Max Lindley, Sydney Miller, and Rock Mason.
Cane Fisher focuses hard on catching a Ellie Watkins takes time out of fishing to pose for Ashley Fisher supports big brothers, Rock Mason waiting to catch a fish. the camera. Cane and Tate at the fishing derby. big fish.
Sydney Miller-Lindley shows off her catch of Max Lindley, Jr. lets Dad ,Max Lindley, Sr., show off his catch. the day.
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That is the political fire that interpretation of state laws — dominated the news cy- will be fanned for this general election, impacting cancle in the days leading up to the election. didates all along the gay-rights spectrum. Candidate money, however, was already locked down When Arkansas banned same-sex marriage in 2004, for advertising buys that addressed other issues. Mike Huckabee was the state’s Republican governor. This is an unusual election year, when Republican pri- He’s not on the ballot anywhere this year; but Huckamary contests far outnumber Democratic races at the bee, who could be a candidate for president again in state and congressional levels. 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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL MOREHEAD and ALEXANDER MOREHEAD, minor CASE NO. PR2014-12 SD WARNING ORDER You are hereby notified that Jason Graham and Ginger Graham, whose attorney is Christina Boyd, and whose attorney’s address is 308 Court Square, DeWitt, Arkansas, 72042, has filed a Petition herein against you. A copy of such Petition will be delivered to you or to your attorney upon request. You are also notified that you must appear and defend by filing your answer or other responsive pleading within thirty (30) days of the date of the first publication of this warning order; and in the event of your failure to do so, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition as circumscribed by the laws of this State. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Clerk of the Court on this 21 day of MAY 2014. MELISSA WOOD Probate Court Clerk By K Fletcher D.C. Adv. 23-2tfc
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT CIVIL DIVISION FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK PLAINTIFF VS. NO. CV-2014-19SD STACEY A. DUMOND DEFENDANT NOTICE OF COMMISSIONER’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursuance of the authority and direction contained in the decretal order of the Circuit Court of Arkansas County, Arkansas, made and entered on the 30th day of May A.D. 2014, in a certain cause (No. CV-2014-19SD) then pending therein between Farmers and Merchants Bank, plaintiff, and Stacey A. Dumond, defendant; the undersigned, as commissioner of said court, will offer for sale at public venue to the highest bidder, at the West door or entrance of Arkansas County Courthouse, Southern District, in which Court is held, in the City of DeWitt, Arkansas County, Arkansas, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales on Monday at 10:00 A.M. the 30th day of June A.D. 2014, the following described real property situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas to-wit: Lots 28, 29, 30, and 31 of Block 5, Hays Addition to the Town, Now City of DeWitt, Arkansas County, Arkansas. This property is being located in Arkansas County, Arkansas at 1101 Sparks Avenue, DeWitt, Arkansas 72042. TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of three (3) months, the purchaser being required to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree of said court in said cause, with approved security, bearing interest at the rate of $9.0252 per day from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the property sold to secure the payment of the purchase money. Given under my hand this 30 day of May 2014. SARAH MERCHANT, COMMISSIONER Arkansas County Circuit Clerk 101 Court Square DeWitt, AR 72042 Adv. 24-2tfc
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LEGAL NOTICE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2014-08 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE 2014 EXPENDITURE FROM BOATING SAFETY FUND, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE I: A 2014 budget has been established for the Boating Safety Fund in the total amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars an no/100 ($50,000.00) and historically the Quorum Court has seen the need to approve any purchases from this budget. ARTICLE II: An expenditure of Three Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Dollars and No/100 ($3,350.00) for Equipment-winch, bumper, and accessories and floatation clothing for Game and Fish officers and Repairs to the Sheriff Department’s outboard monitor is hereby authorized and said expenditure shall be charged against Line Item #2002 in the amount of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars and No/100 ($2,950.00) and Line Item #2023 in the amount of Four Hundred Dollars and No/100 ($400.00) of the 2014 Budget of Boating Safety Fund. ARTICLE III: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE IV: This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 10th day of June 2014. Glenn “Sonny” Cox Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 24-1tfc
The Military District from Hell
By Don Roth
After the futile attempt to capture enemy transports that were retreating down White River (WR), Gen. Shelby established his HQ mid-way between Batesville and Jacksonport. The latter was situated five miles above current day Newport, the juncture of Black River with the White. Before addressing a report to Gen. Price at Camden Shelby issued a proclamation headlined, “Men of Northern Arkansas.” It called for immediate enlistment while laced with impassioned rhetoric common for the time, then expanded with unrelenting sternness. “Choices of organization will be allowed until the 10th of June, after which time you shall be considered as conscripts and treated accordingly” he declared. “I will enlist you in the Confederate Army or I’ll drive you into the Federal ranks.” He finalized his ominous warnings with: “No more smuggling, no more cotton stealing, no more dodging conscription
and harboring deserters. Come up like men or go to Gen. Steele like men, but whatever you do, remember the 10th of June.” His report to Gen. Price read like a report from hell. He complained about Confederate soldiers in name only with robbers and jayhawkers had vied with the Federals in devouring and wasting the subsistence of loyal Southerners with torture sometimes employed to disclose where valuable resources were hidden. For the first time in the war Shelby was forced to graze his horses and feed his men on meat alone. He disgustingly described the horrible conditions of so-called Confederate forces as “having no organization or concentration, no discipline, no law, no leader, no anything.” This chaotic wilderness likely evolved from the aftermath of the July’63 surrender of the Mississippi River bastions of Vicksburg and Port Hudson. Gen. Grant chose to parole a large portion of the captors, some later opposed him at the battle of Chattanooga Tennessee. Most from Arkansas reported to parole camps at Camden and Monticello. Many from northeast Arkansas wanted to finish out the war with their families while working the farm to support them. Following the evacuation of Little Rock, a number of Arkansas troops disserted rather than be cut off from their homes, a feeling compounded by the horribly devastating defeat at Helena, followed by the humiliating abandonment of the Capital without a fight on September 10th. The conscripts who lacked any inclination toward military service from the start probably devolved into lawlessness. Also guerilla bands from Missouri who claimed neither side contributed their share of criminal activity. The Confederate Commanders in the WR Valley were: Thirty year old Major George W. Rutherford, owner of large land holdings in Independence County, who maintained an aggressive and profane disposition. Missouri Col. Thomas R. Freeman was operating mainly near the border and as far west as Marion County. Col Archibal S. Dobbins was mostly active around Phillips County. His reduced regiment contained recruits from WR counties as far south as Monroe County. Col. Thomas H. McCray brought some order, but only for a short time. Former Helena lawyer Col. Charles W. Adams whose image and dialogue resembled that of a later day hippy was assigned to regulate civil affairs with authority to request military backing. Shelby reported Rutherford as “the only fighting man in the entire county.” Neither of these officers was willing to recognize the other as his superior, but Shelby called them together with other officers who claimed authority and directed them in terms so forceful that they couldn’t possibly misinterpret his meaning that they would obey his orders. He made it clear they would all report to him and their soldiers were expected to behave like soldiers, and plundering of homes of civilians would not be tolerated whether by friendly soldiers or bands of bushwhackers. His subordinates submitted to the general’s indomitable will and Adjutant J. N. Edwards reported “Soon from all over the hills and up from the swamps a vast stream of volunteers and conscripts came into camp with a determination to make good soldiers.”
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Faith Baptist Church Hosts Vacation Bible School
Faith Baptist Church held their Vacation Bible School Saturday, June 7th. The theme was “Faith Commander”.
Administratively Forward
By Don Roth
During the final week of May a proclamation was posted in the northeast counties with Gen. Shelby warning all draft age men to enroll in some unit. Also, deserters were allowed to join legal companies without fear of court martial. On June 7, a directive went out to unit commanders to furlough the men who had wheat to harvest and growing corn to cultivate. This agriculture measure did much to eliminate a cause for desertion and satisfied the soldier’s families who had endured much persecution from predatory gangs and other riff raff. Their evil presence was on the decline A number of boats constructed at Batesville were sent downstream to Jacksonport and combined with sturdy planks, formed a pontoon bridge at that place. As soon was the bridge was installed, Gen. Shelby led his brigade across on a downward march east of White River. It could have been the horses needed more abundant grazing. All the while, roads were alive with couriers galloping in all directions carrying orders to commanding officers in north Arkansas and beyond. Instructions of a large magnitude were given to Col. Thomas H. McCray who was headquartered at Jacksonport organizing his brigade. Shelby seemed to accord him more responsibility than most. On June 8, he received an ordered from Pickett’s farm in Jackson County “to collect together all unorganized parts of companies, and squads for consolidation; who were then to hold elections and send returns to the general’s HQ of all companies organized, with muster rolls of the same, showing a complete status of the companies”. When this was done, the units were to be permanently attached to McCray’s brigade for duty.
Such accountability denied them roving status which assured security to the home front. On June 11, at a encampment farther south near Augusta, dispatches went out to Cols. John T. Coffee, Solomon G. Kitchens, Henry Clarke and three Captains to report to Col. McCray at Jacksonport. The Colonel himself was advised to draw ammunition from the general’s ordnance officer. Gen. Shelby also established a courier line from his HQ to McCray’s and cautioned him to keep a vigilant lookout toward Searcy. Finally, fellow Missourian and friend, Sidney D Jackman, from near the border was ordered to immediately move his command in Shelby’s direction and report to him. Operations against the enemy were developing and the continuous southward movement was agreeable to the horse’s constant need for forage. Over in Mississippi Major Gen. N. B. Forrest had designs on a single railroad leading from Nashville that fueled supplies that kept Gen. Sherman’s army moving deep into Georgia. Forrest, who was an iron fisted no-nonsense commander of cavalry, possessed like Shelby, considerable talent in the victorious use of the mounted arm. At this time he had an independent command in northen Mississippi. On June 10, he smashed a larger column from Memphis that was sent to destroy him or keep him distracted from the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad. The Battle of Brice’s Crossroads in Tippah County Mississippi produced a ripple effect that would benefit Shelby’s activities in northeast Arkansas.
Life of a Christian
By Michael P. Daniel “The life of a Christian is nothing but a perpetual struggle against self; there is no flowering of the soul to the beauty of its perfection except at the price of pain.” St. Padre Pio, 19th century saint “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26 The Lord willing, nothing will ever be fully settled until we are gone from this earth. This is to say, it is a dangerous time for Christians who come to believe there is nothing more to know, nothing more to gain, nothing more to grow from. This is the time when we believe ourselves to be equal with The Lord, and we stop listening. The danger in such a state of mind is that we are more inclined to pronounce judgment than to offer mercy. The Lord promises His people that He will do a great work in those who are
willing to be worked on and worked through, but this is the key: our willingness to be continually formed and shaped and molded, our willingness to give freely to the Church of ourselves, our talents, our prayers, and our treasures to ensure that the Gospel is perpetually proclaimed. That we don’t “have to” (as in trying to ‘earn’ mercy) is not nearly to the point; that we are so willing is only the beginning of what the “heart of flesh” can produce – while the “heart of stone” is already set and the mind closed. Let us break free from that cast and stone-cold heart and learn to take The Lord at His Word; that His gifts are freely given each day we are willing to receive. Nothing is settled for us even though The Lord has done His great thing in “tearing open the veil”. You and I, however, must be willing to go in. Blessings, Michael
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Massive Tree Falls in St. Charles
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A massive tree fell over the weekend in St. Charles at the corner of 6th and Jefferson. The tree just missed Jefferson Street allowing passage into town with a
short detour from Jefferson to Crabtree and then to Broadway.
The Twitter Top Dozen for Razorback Entertainment and Info
By Robert Shields
Even though Twitter has now gone public, my top 10 listing has always been. But this year it gets even better as we expand the list to a top dozen. So, here are my top Razorback-related favorites to follow on Twitter, of course excluding Rick Schaeffer’s favorite scribe, @ScottFaldon. 12) Trey Biddy – @treybiddy (11,181 followers, up from 8,358 last year) He is the ultimate recruitnik and I think he would follow recruiting even if he did not make a living out of it. If you love recruiting, he is a must follow, but he might try to direct you to his pay site. He does have to make a living after all. 11) Richard Davenport – @ARrecruitinguy (22,793 followers, up from 15,627 last year) Is the fact that his followers increased more than T. Biddy an indication his recruiting news is better? You
can follow this guy because he is the statewide paper’s recruitnik who made a name for himself doing the same on Hogville.net. You have to hand it to him for turning a passion into a career. He does a good job and will provide you with more than enough recruiting news. 10) Jeff Long – @jefflongUA (44,903 followers, up from 35,757 last year) You have to hand it to the UA athletic director. He has really embraced Twitter as a means for communicating with Razorback fans and actually interacts with them as much as he can. He has posted more than 8,766 tweets, making most of you look like amateurs. I wonder if that is the way that he hooked up with Bret Bielema on the hiring before becoming a follower. His Twitter address is also a great way to continually harass him to install natural grass in Razorback
Stadium since it will soon be hosting all the games. He follows just 114. I am not one of them. 9) Fake Jeff Long – @FakeADJeffLong (3,489 followers, new to this list) A great source of humor about Razorback athletics. Last week, Bret Bielema at an SEC meeting said, “Holy Pistol.” As Fake Jeff Long tweeted, “Holy Pistol isn’t exactly what I yell during most Bielema Pressers but it’s close.” 8) Keon Hatcher – @keonhatcher4 (7,966 followers, new on this list) As the main returning receiver, he has to be on the list. I have to admit that I don’t understand most of his tweets such as “Mama said chase that doe!!!!” or “Oooooooohhhh bouta get this grub!!! SLAPPPP” It sounds fun, though. 7) Brandon Allen – @BrandonAllen10 (14,987 followers, up from 7,944 last year) Being the Razorback starter at quarterback will get your number of followers to double, but you need to follow him this year just to see how he handles the pressure of this season. Last year the plain vanilla kicker had more followers. 6) Alex Collins – @Budda03 (29,383 followers, up from 13,926 last year) His follower count still goes up every time that I check. He had a good freshman year, but fans will want more this year. As the star running back, he is a must follow. 5) Robbie Neiswanger – @NWARobbie (9,355 followers, up from 7,656 last year) This guy is always on top of it. If there is one sportswriter to follow on Twitter, it’s Neiswanger. If you want to follow a baseball game without tuning in to Barrett and Schaeffer, it’s him until the UA shuts down his Twitter feed. 4) Matt Jones – @NWAmatt (10,517 followers last year but he is now gone) I don’t think that he has died although there is a twitter feed for mattjonesisdead. This is not the Razorback quarterback Matt Jones. He is the sports reporter Matt Jones. In his place, there is @wholehogsports that you can follow and it might even be the sports reporter Matt Jones. Wholehogsports has 15,636 followers. 3)Alyssa Orange – @alyssaorange (570 followers, new to this list) I need at least one female on this list for diversity. One year, I had @kkgbitchprobs on this list and then she quickly vanished from the Twitter seen. Then last year, I had @sh_tgirlsthink, which has also gone silent now on Twitter. Will Alyssa Orange follow the pattern? I think not. 2) Jen Bielema – @jenbielema (30,023 followers, new to this list) The fact she has more followers than Alex Collins or the starting quarterback is interesting. She has a great sense of fashion that surely sorority girls around campus take notice. But the reason she is on this list is because of her #karma hashtag last year when taking a shot at the Wisconsin faithful. The dark boomerang of Karma came back and smited her as her husband has not won a game since that point. After that tweet, she is now a must follow. She follows 144 on Twitter. I am not one of them. 1) Bret Bielema – @bretbielema (85,032 followers, up from 61,359 last year) He is the head coach of the Razorbacks so you have to follow him. Plus, you never know if you might enter into a debate about “slow play” or getting blitzed on the golf course. I assume every sports reporter in the nation follows him because there is no telling what might be tweeted next. What UofA players, cheerleaders, or women’s soccer girls have I missed on this list? Let me know your nominees. Follow me on Twitter @robert1shields or send me an email (that is so 2005, though) at fromthebench@yahoo.com. Robert Shields is a world-class mime who partnered with Lorene Yarnell for a prime-time television show in the late ‘70s. He later moved to Sedona, Arizona, to become an artist and make jewelry. THIS IS NOT ME.
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2014 Dragon Youth Gates to the Refuge Basketball Camp Open in St. Charles
Winners left to right: Lathan Reeves, Obstacle Course winner, 5th grade; Tylan Dillian, Hot Shot winner, 6th grade; Jamarius Harris, Obstacle Course winner, 6th grade; Reece Chambless, Obstacle Course and Hot Shot winner, 4th grade; Dagan Moser, Hot Shot Winner, 5th grade.
LEGAL NOTICE RESOLUTION NO. 2014-03 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MONTY R. YOUNG AND JULIA THOMASSON TO THE ARKANSAS COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: SETTING THE TERMS OF OFFICE AND MAKING THE CONFIRMATION OF SAID REAPPOINTMENT RETROACTIVE TO JUNE 1, 2014. WHEREAS, on this date, June 10, 2014, it is brought to the attention of the Quorum Court of Arkansas County, that effective June 1, 2014, the following persons are to be reappointed to the Arkansas County Board of Equalization, pursuant to ACT 1326 of 1999. Name: Monty Young, Representing: County Judge, Term: June 1, 2014 through June 1, 2017. Name: Julia Thomasson, Representing: Cities, Term: June 1, 2014 through June 1, 2017. WHEREAS, the Quorum Court has been presented with satisfactory evidence that all matters of law were com-
piled within this reappointment: NOW THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: SECTION I: The reappointment of Monty R. Young to the Arkansas County Board of Equalization representing the County Judge and Julia Thomasson representing the Cities of Arkansas County for a three year term to expire on June 1, 2017 is hereby confirmed. SECTION II: The foregoing reappointments are declared to be retroactive to June 1, 2014. SECTION III: This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 10th day of June, 2014. Glenn “Sonny” Cox Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 24-1tfc
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