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AROUND THE COUNTY
DEWITT YOUTH CENTER SUMMER FUN
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Gillett United Methodist and St. Paul’s Lutheran Hosts Vacation Bible School
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.
CITY OF DEWITT HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
The City of DeWitt will be closed July 3rd and July 4th for the holiday. The City of DeWitt garbage pickup for the week of July 1st through July 4th is as follows: Tuesday pickup will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday pickup will be Tuesday. Friday pickup will be Wednesday. The DeWitt Transfer Station will be closed July 3rd and July 5th.
GILLETT GROUP
CIVIC
The Gillett Civic Group invites everyone to enjoy the “Fireworks Extravaganza” at Menard Heritage Park at the West end of Main Street in Gillett on Friday July 4, 2014! The fireworks display will kick off at 9:00 pm sharp! FREE ADMISSION!
BELLEVIEW MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN ETHEL, AR
Belleview Missionary Baptist Church in Ethel, AR will be having Vacation Bible School on July 12, 2014. Registration will begin at 8:30. VBS will run all day with lunch being served to the kids. Closing Program will be at 1:30 and family is invited to attend. For more information contact Deane Bisswanger at 501-472-0576
DIGGING IN THE WORD
Digging in the Word with Mac Wilbanks will be held July 5th starting at 7pm at 510 S. Whitehead Drive in DeWitt.
The Gillett United Methodist and St. Paul’s Lutheran Churches held their annual Vacation Bible School. The Gangway to
Galilee theme drew in 45 local children for the fun-filled five day event.
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LOCAL NEWS EWITT POLICE REPORT June 21, 2014 – Officer Brad Bazarow was dispatched to the DeWitt City Park for a report of someone shooting geese at the playground. Upon arrival Officer Bazarow spoke to a witness that informed him that the people that were shooting were on the track and pointed them out to him. At that time Officer Bazarow went onto the track to catch up with the two male subjects. He finally got their attention and waved them over to him. The first male, later identified as Ted Starks, asked what was going on at the same time the second male subject, later identified as Steve Starks, walked up. Officer Bazarow asked Steve where the gun was, because he knew he was shooting from the witness. Steve Starks then said he hid the gun in the tree, and pointed at the tree where they were standing when Officer Bazarow first saw them on the track. Officer Bazarow ordered him to go retrieve the weapon and bring it to him, which he did. Officer Bazarow then asked why he was shooting the gun at the park and Mr. Stark stated, “Because he was tired of stepping in goose poop.� Steve Starks stated that he was the one who shot. At that time Officer Bazarow issued him a citation for discharging a firearm in the city limits and seized his weapon. June 27, 2014 – Officer Brad Bazarow was dispatched to an accident in the Troy’s Parking Lot. Upon arrival, he spoke to Mrs. Barbara Clark. Mrs. Clark stated that the driver of the black Mercury backed into Mrs. Latasha Powell’s car which in turn made it hit her car that was parked next to it. Officer Bazarow then spoke to the driver of the black Mercury, Mrs. Catherine Hayes. Mrs. Hayes stated that she was leaving the drive thru and dropped her ice cream and stopped to pick it up, and thought she put it in park, but it was in reverse, and she got nervous and hit the gas and backed into the parked blue car and pushed it into the parked van sitting beside the car. Mrs. Chasity Gibson was sitting in her car at the time of the accident and saw Mrs. Hayes put her car into reverse and hit the blue Oldsmobile belonging to Mrs. Powell. Pictures were taken of the damage and a citation was issued to Mrs. Hayes for no proof of Liability Insurance. June 27 – A Complainant called the Police Department and advised that her car had been stolen. Upon arrival of Officer Billy Truax, the Complainant stated that she had last seen her vehicle at approximately 2:00 a.m. and that when she woke up at ap-
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proximately 5:30 a.m. is when she noticed it missing. The Complainant stated that her niece, the Suspect, was staying with her, and was also last seen around 2:00 a.m. before she had gone to bed. The Complainant stated that she was gone as well. She stated that she did not know where the suspect might be going at that time. The Complainant also advised that she wanted charges filed. The vehicle is a Mazda M61, black in color, 4 door, with a pink license plate on the front with “Jesus did it� wrote on it. The vehicle was entered into ACIC. After entering the vehicle into ACIC, Crittenden County Sheriff ’s Office advised that a Deputy was already out with the vehicle. A hold was placed on the driver, pending transport. The vehicle was towed by Freedom Towing, and was being held until the Complainant was able to pick it up. June 27, 2014 – When Chief of Police, James A. Tucker, arrived at work he was notified that a vehicle taken from DeWitt was located in Crittenden County by Sheriff ’s Deputies. The Deputies had Ms. Stephanie Ransom driving the vehicle. Ms. Ransom was taken into custody for the DeWitt Police Department. Chief Tucker then went to Crittenden County Jail and picked up Ms. Ransom. Once back at the jail, Ms. Ransom said she was driving Hazel Wyatt’s vehicle. Ms. Ransom was charged with Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and left to bond.
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
You’re Invited! Pastor Bob Hobbs and his wife’s 9th Anniversary will be held July 11 at 7:30 p.m. and July 12 at 2:00 p.m. at Deliverance Praise Center. All churches are invited.
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of each month at 7 p.m. in the St. Charles Museum. St. Charles Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the St. Charles Fire Department. The St. Charles Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. The St. Charles Fire Department Auxiliary meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. Club Meetings American Legion and Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at Camp Doughboy at 6:30 p.m. Arkansas County Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas County Bank Community Room. Caring and Sharing Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Court Square in DeWitt. Unity Baptist Church Community Clothes Closet is open the first Monday of each month from 4-6 p.m. and the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Delta Medicine Assist Program will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baptist Medical Health Clinic in Stuttgart. DeWitt Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door. DeWitt Athletic Booster Club meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m. DeWitt Band Parents Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the DeWitt High School band room. DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at a location to be announced. The DeWitt Community Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at PCCUA DeWitt campus at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in reading a variety of fiction and nonfiction and discussing books with other readers is welcome to attend. DeWitt Hospital Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at PCC-DeWitt.
Happy Birthday, America From U.S. Congressman Rick Crawford Column “When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another‌â€? Thus begins the famous document drafted by founding father Thomas Jefferson 238 years ago known as the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson, under directives from the Continental Congress, penned the fledgling nation’s statement of independence from Great Britain, which included 56 signers who were all aware of their impending deaths should America not win its war. Each July 4th since, in some form or fashion, our country has celebrated the anniversary of that bold statement, starting with 13-gun salutes in 1777 and eventually as a permanent federal holiday in 1870. This year marks the 238th time we can say, “Happy birthday, America.â€? Chiefly, the celebration reminds us of the sacrifices made because, “We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.â€? Secondly, it allows us to take stock of our nation’s collective accomplishments, how we should improve, and the hope we have for ourselves and future generations. Legislatively, I’m thankful for the passage of three major bills since January 1 that are important to Arkansas’ First Congressional District. First, Congress pushed hard for the Agriculture Act of 2014 despite challenges that delayed the legislation for two years. This Act, known as the Farm Bill, secures our nation’s food supply, provides cheaper food to consumers, and offers nutrition assistance to those most in need; all while making reforms to our nation’s out-ofcontrol spending habit. Second, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013, known as WRRDA, shows that we value our nation’s water supply and desire to conserve it while also utilizing what it has to offer. Third, the House passed the Veteran Access to Care Act of 2014 in response to the egregious oversight occurring within the Veterans Health Administration. This legislation will help ensure that no veteran goes without access to timely and quality medical care worthy of the great service they provided their country. We still have a ways to go to fix this latter issue, but that bill is a good start. Personally, I’m thankful for a loving and supporting family — my wife Stacy, and my two kids, Will and Delaney. It’s truly the highlight of my week getting to come home to them. I cannot express how much I value those times together as a family. So, as you join together with your family or loved ones this Independence Day, take stock of the things for which you’re thankful. And join me in wholeheartedly saying, “Happy birthday, America.â€?
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Crocketts Bluff, Ethel and St. The Key EHC Charles News Meeting By Margaret Aycock, 870-282-8030, 870-723-5071, jaymara@hughes.net WEEKLY GREETINGS: Friends, Romans and Countrymen, I come to you today from the poor house out in the country with your local country news. Of course, I would have a lot more news if you good folks had come to me instead. Ha! Ha! What do you’ll think? Okay., I think I understand. FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION J.W. and I, all my Fellow Members and our President & First Lady, Kenneth and Diane, of Crossett’s Bluff Community Center, would like to take this opportunity to invite everybody out to the Bluff on the 4th of July to help celebrate one of our most favorite holidays: OUR FREEDOM! The activities are as follows: Parade starts at 9:30 a.m. Down the street and around the bend and back again. {Very interesting parade). Love it! There will be an auction following the parade and at 12:00 p.m, there will be all-you-can-eat fresh fried catfish, with all the trimmings and homemade desserts. Tickets for adults will be $15.00, children 5-12 years will be $8.00, and children under 5 years are free. After Lunch Activities everyone: dunking booth, tow sack races, spitting contest, watermelon eating
contest, baggo, bouncy house for kids , and a bubble gum blowing contest. There will also be a drawing for Door Prizes at various times the afternoon! SEE YOU’LL AT THE BLUFF ON THE 4TH! BIRTHDAYS Kalie Jo Hill - July 3 Max Pinson - July 3 Tracy Canamore - July 3 Angie Jacobs - July 3 Alice Mae Johnson - July 4 Johnnie Lee Gunnell - July 4 Katie Beth Fly - July 5 Kirk Riggs - July 5 Robrt Norris - July 5 Carl Crawley - July 5 Tosha Simpson - July 6 Kristen Bateman - July 6 Jason Shook - July 7 Shirley Jackson - July 7 Diana Hornbeck - July 8 Hunter Ward - July 8 Gauge Lane - July 9 Becky Black - July 9 Laura Allen Soileau - July 9 Heidi West - July 9
Gillett News By Darla Grantham, P.O. Box 324, Gillett, AR 72055, (870) 548-2850, dgrantham@pccua.edu 2014 FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA The Gillett Civic Group invites everyone to enjoy the “Fireworks Extravaganza” at Menard Heritage Park on Friday July 4, 2014! The fireworks display will kick off at 9:00 pm sharp! This year’s show is even bigger and better! We would like to thank Mr. Tony Berry and his crew for his hard work in our prior shows and we know he will have a fabulous show again this year. This is our 6th Annual Fireworks Display! We are very proud to sponsor such family oriented events such as this! So bring your family, invite your friends & join
us for a spectacular Fireworks Display! For more information contact: Jennifer Menard 870-830-5410 BRIDAL TEA GIVEN A bridal tea was held in the home of Mrs. Julie Adams for bride to be Christina Grantham, and her fiancé Bernie Crowley on Sunday, June 22, 2014. The couple enjoyed visiting with many friends and family in attendance. Other’s hosting the occasion includes Barbara Menard, Carolyn Berry, Charlotte Hackney, Donna Barnett, Karen Place, Lynn Holzhauer, Melissa Wood, Nancy Whiting, Susan Williams, and Teresa Griffie.
DeWitt Senior Citizen Center ◄
June birthdays left to right: Vernie Orick, Bruce Young, Delma Stroh, Martha Collins not pictured: Robert Griffie, Sammy Howard, Johnny Purdy, Mickey Eason, Woodrow Owenby, Virgil Jacobs
By Shelly Faulkner The DeWitt Sr. Citizen Center offers a place to get out and spend time playing bingo, chess, exercise, puzzles, dominoes, and good food Monday through Friday. The Center celebrates birthdays once a month, serving cake and ice cream. If you have a loved one who is interested, call Julie Duncan at 870-9461196 or email: jduncan@ aaasea.org
DeWitt School Board Special Meeting By Shelly Faulkner The DeWitt School Board called a special meeting on June 24th, with several things up for discussion. The board discussed ASBA updates that they will vote on in July. Another topic for discussion was purchasing cheer uniforms for both Jr. & Sr. High squads. The girls have raised $15,564.00 with fundraisers, and the board approved the district paying $7,138.91, for a total of $22,702.91, needed for uniforms that need replaced every 5 years.
Board also approved to purchase 21 computers for Digital Class Lab for a total of $18,646.53 plus tax. The board accepted the resignations of Carmella Simpson for bus route, and Joseph Morris as coach. The board approved the hiring of Jonnathan Eggerman as High School Social Studies, Sarah Eggerman for DES teacher, Candace Coleman for 6th grade Language, Deane Bisswanger for LE at DMS, and Haley Yoes for DHS Secretary.
Fishing and Fireworks in the Forecast Between the Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza and the Independence Day holiday this will be one of the busiest times of the year at the region’s lakes and rivers. It’s a good time to enjoy the great outdoors, but Army Corps of Engineers officials advise everyone to be courteous in the parks and practice good water safety habits. Corps park rangers caution visitors that parks, lakes and rivers will be congested this week, and they ask them to be courteous while waiting at boat ramps, sharing beaches or traveling waterways. Corps officials would also like to remind visitors that possession of loaded firearms, ammunition or other weapons are prohibited at Corps campsites and day use facilities. Explosive devices of any kind, including fireworks or other pyrotechnics are also prohibited. Park rangers will be on the lookout and expect everyone to obey rules and regulations at campsites as well as boating laws. In addition, park rangers urge
people to go a step further by wearing a life jacket at all times. Even though not required of adults by law, it is the single most important step you can take to protect yourself while on, around or near water. Wear your life jacket and encourage those you love to wear one too. Many people who drown never intend to enter the water and typically drown within 10-30 feet of safety. It only takes 20 seconds for a child to drown and 60 seconds for an adult. Life jackets loaner stations are located at some parks on Beaver, Table Rock, Bull Shoals, Norfork, Clearwater, Greers Ferry, Nimrod, Blue Mountain, Dardanelle, Millwood, Dierks, DeQueen, Greeson, Degray, Ouachita, and Gillham lakes. Several Corps parks along the Arkansas River plus the Arkansas Game and Fish boat launch ramp near Verizon Arena also have loaner stations. For Corps news and recreation information go to www.about.me/usacelittlerock.
The Key EHC met in the home of Amy Butler, Wednesday May 21st, at 1:30. Thought for the month, “Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back everything is different”. By C.S. Lewis. The meeting was called to order by president Barbara Jones, Inspiration was given by Amy Butler, “An Answered Letter from God”, which was very inspiring. The program, Diabetics Foot Care, was given by Health Leader, Annie Peters. Annie gave a very good informative and beneficial report since some of the member’s have Type 2 diabetes. She passed out individual sheets for member’s to take home. After roll call, members were asked, “have you ever had a pedicure”, which member’s answered with different answers. Business minutes were given by secretary Alice Clark, and Annie Peters gave treasurer’s report. President Jones mentioned the up coming events, also reminding members to keep records of their community service hours and to make plans to attend the State EHC meeting. Eye Opener Hostess, Amy Butler, showed members a cell phone case made from a child’s blue jeans. Butler served a delicious repass, and conducted a short quiz, with Myra Mublins won. The hostess also displayed fresh English peas, broccoli from their spring garden. Meeting was adjourned with all members repeating the “Homemaker’s Prayer”.
Obituary Lillie Crossland Lillie Ann Crossland, 55, of Humphrey, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014, at UAMS in Little Rock. Lillie was born November 16, 1958, in Cleveland, Mississippi. She was a follower of Christ, and it was evident to everyone who knew her. She received her master’s degree in counseling from the University of Central Arkansas and was able to teach in public schools for 30 years touching countless lives in the process. She was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Moro, Arkansas Education Association, and Stuttgart Bowling League. Lillie was looking forward to a future daughter in law, and the upcoming birth of her first grandchild. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Tom Crossland. She is survived by her two children, Coleman Crossland of Conway and Casey McCrotty and husband Zach of North Little Rock; her mother, Donna Workman of Gillett; her sister, Donna Barnett of Gillett; and two nieces, Amanda Hemphill and husband Wade and Kimberly Kahle and husband Hutch; and numerous students whom she fondly called her children. Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Larry Forte, were held Thursday at Turpin Funeral Home chapel with burial following in Frazier Cemetery. Visitation was 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Turpin Funeral Home. Her family requests memorials be made to ABCD Memorial, P.O. Box 34, Humphrey, AR 72073, or Faith Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 68, Aubrey, AR 72311. Please go to www.turpinco.com to sign the online guestbook.
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Thank you The Roger Mitchell Family would love to appreciate the prayers that were sent up during the time Roger was carrying the cancer. He had surgery on the 16th of June and they got it all.
Mary Katherine Aufderheide Nov. 26, 1929 - June 27, 1989
25 years ago, you left us. It seems like only yesterday. Gone but never forgotten. Although we are apart, your spirit lives within me. Forever in my heart, Queenie
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Hornbeck and Lloyd Wedding
House on the Hill in Austin, Texas provided the beautiful outdoor setting for the marriage of Leah Jane Hornbeck and Patrick Andrew Lloyd on Saturday, April 19th. Leah is the daughter of Ronnie and Virginia Hornbeck of Austin. She is the granddaughter of Verne Hornbeck and the late Carrol Hornbeck of DeWitt and the late Charlie and Meledia Watson of Tallulah, Louisiana. Patrick is the son of Mary Lloyd and the late William Lloyd. He is the grandson of the late Robert and Helen Lloyd and the late Michael and Catherine Teliho all from Freeland, Pennsylvania. Guests entered the premises via a stone pathway leading to the wedding site. They paused to sign the guestbook which was placed on a table covered with an ivory Irish Linen cloth, a souvenir of the bride’s travels to Ireland. While there, they left their mark on a fingerprint tree as a keepsake for the couple. A vase of pink hydrangeas and a painted birdcage for cards and gifts completed the decorations on the table. A stringed trio from Terra Vista Strings provided music as attendees arrived and were seated. The bride, escorted by her father, made her grand entrance to the traditional tune “Here Comes the Bride”. She wore an ivory Oleg Cassini fitted trumpet lace gown embellished with pale pink satin flowers. The dress had a strapless sweetheart bodice that came to a “V” in the back and closed with a column of covered buttons. The dress had a
sweep lace train. Leah wore vintage pearls and earrings borrowed from her mother. Rachel Hale, from Orbit Salon, applied Leah’s makeup and styled her hair. Enchanted Florist designed the bride’s hand tied bouquet of blush pink roses, white peonies, pink astilbe, and white stock accented with waxflower and lamb’s ear. The groom was attired in a gray, three piece suit and white shirt, accented with a pink, gray, and ivory tie. The boutonniere pinned at his lapel contained a single pink rosebud accented with waxflower and lamb’s ear. Mary Grace Dacunha, sister of the groom, served as his only attendant. She wore a sleeveless gray satin dress and carried a smaller version of the bride’s bouquet. Adam Hornbeck, brother of the bride, served as her only attendant. His suit was identical to the grooms with a boutonniere at his lapel. The mother of the bride wore a berry colored sleeveless lace sheath dress with a matching Asymmetrical chiffon cape. The groom’s mother chose a sleeveless gray satin empire styled dress. Both ladies wore matching corsages of pink rosebuds accented with waxflower, lamb’s ear, and white stock. The bride’s grandmother wore a two piece blue suit accented with a scarf. Guests were seated in white chairs on the grassy lawn under a canopy of live oak trees which provided a respite from the bright Texas sun. A stone waterfall flanked with baskets of pretty pink mandevillas provided the backdrop for the double ring ceremony. Sean Mooney, friend of the couple, presided over the ceremony. Adam Hornbeck shared an Apache wedding blessing. After the couple exchanged rings and vows, the entire bridal party exited to “All You Need is Love”. While the photographer snapped pictures of the wedding party and family members, guests were treated to cocktails around the pool while enjoying music from the trio. White wine spritzers, peach-mango sangria, beer, and soft drinks were served. After cocktails, everyone enjoyed a meal of Texas Bar-B-Qued brisket and chicken with all the trimmings served family style under a nearby pavilion. Bill and Amelis Kerlin, owners of Kerlin BBQ, catered the meal. Guests were seated at large round tables covered with white tablecloths and adorned with vases of pink and white hydrangeas. Mary Grace Dacunha and Adam
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Hornbeck honored the newlyweds with champagne toasts. Christina Elliston made the beautiful three tiered wedding cake. It was a white cake with buttercream frosting decorated with live pink hydrangeas. After dinner, everyone was encouraged to make their way across the lawn to the dance hall. DJ for the evening was Fred Bishop with Encore Entertainment. Parents of the bride and groom, and members of the wedding party were introduced as they entered the hall to lively music. The newlywed couple was the last to enter at which point they en-
joyed their first dance together as husband and wife to “Into the Mystic” by Van Morrison. Leah danced with her father to “My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw. Patrick and his mother danced to “A Song for My Son” by Mikke Viereck. On the eve of the wedding after rehearsal, the bridal party enjoyed a meal, music, and dancing at Botticelli’s Restaurant in Austin. After touring the western United States during the month of May, the couple is at home in Austin.
City Employees Receive Mid-Year Bonus By Terrye Seamon
The meeting may have been short, but city employees will definitely think the outcome was sweet. In a special-called session July 26, the DeWitt City Council passed a motion to give all city employees a mid-year bonus. City employees received a raise in January that approximately set off the increase in the new health insurance rates. At the time, Council members decided they would address the possibility of a mid-year bonus later depending on what shape the city was in financially at the half-way point. “Cash flow wise, we are a lot better this time this year than we were this time last year,” Mayor Ralph Relyea said. Full-time city employees will receive a $400 bonus, and part-time employees will receive a $200 bonus. Over the past two years, the total cost of employee bonuses has been consistent. The total cost for bonuses this year is $18,526.80 compared to $18,162.27 in 2013, which results in a difference of only $364.53.
In another matter of business, council members unanimously voted to pass a motion to increase the building repair fund from $5,000 in the allocated budget to $10,000. The increase in the amount will be used to carpet the DeWitt City Hall’s lobby, as well as the DeWitt Police Department’s secretary’s office and the patrolmen’s office. These were the original plans for the building repair funds when designing the 2014 budget, but things didn’t go as planned. “We ended up having to work on the roof, and that took up most of the [allocated] budget,” explained Mayor Relyea. The total estimated cost of the carpeting project, including labor and materials, is $3,824.20. The project will start around the middle of July and should only take a couple of weekends to complete. The next regularly scheduled DeWitt City Council meeting will be July 14 at 6:00 p.m. at DeWitt City Hall.
Letter to the Editor
Marsha Heien and Christina Venderosa at Chowning’s Garden Grill at Colonial Williamsburg, VA
I was in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia on June 1st, and had lunch with Christina Verderosa, former editor and owner of the DeWitt Era-Enterprise. She and Frank now live in Newport News, Virginia. We met at Chowning’s Backyard Garden Grill for lunch and had a nice visit. I was able to fill her in on all the Arkansas County news. She and Frank are both active in their local Temple Sinai, and Christina is the special events coordinator. Christina has also become a Master Gardener. She writes press releases for the Newport News Master Gardener’s Newsletter and for the Relay For Life. She and Frank keep pretty busy and they enjoy
visiting the historic sites. They go to Williamsburg almost every Thursday for Torah Study and spend time afterwards walking around Colonial Williamsburg. They have a house on a small lake outside Newport News and dogs and cats are fine. After lunch, we walked down to the restored Raleigh Tavern for the Pleasures of the Dance Program. We both got to participate and had a great time. She and Frank both say “hello”. Here is Christina’s e-mail address if anyone wants to say “hi”….verderosachristina@yahoo.com Marsha Heien Stuttgart
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Prairie Gems EH News Prairie Gems Extension Homemakers Club met at the Extension Office in DeWitt on June 26 with eight members, Lizzy Bronson, and Ana Hollis, CEA-Family and Consumer Sciences present. Alta Lockley, President opened the meeting with the Thought for the Day: “Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.” by Joseph Campbell. Alma Young gave the devotional “God’s gift to you is time and what you do with it is your gift to God”. The program “Gluten Free” was given by Cathy Fox and Vickie McLain, Foods & Nutrition Leader. The program was very informative and members enjoyed discussing gluten free foods.
Lizzy Bronson, 2014 Miss Arkansas County Rice, updated the club on her rice promotion activities. Recipe cards “Chicken Alfredo and Rice Casserole” were handed out. Shirley Jackson and Ana Hollis reported on the State EH Meeting. A Teaching Dolls Workshop and fair booth ideas were discussed. The business meeting was adjourned with Homemaker’s Prayer. Members enjoyed fellowship and delicious refreshments provided by hostess Sandra Webb and Delia Barrett. The next meeting will be held July 17.
Walk-ins accepted • Appointments preferred Open during lunch
NOTICE The Banks of DeWitt and Gillett will Be Closed
Friday, July 4th for 4th of July holiday Persons desiring to make deposits, cash checks, or transact other business with the banks will please take notice.
UCA News The University of Central Arkansas hosted the May 2014 Commencement on Saturday, May 3, 2014 in the Farris Health and Physical Wellness Center. University officials conferred 927 undergraduate degrees and 199 graduate degrees during two ceremonies. DEWITT: Carma Shumake- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
STUTTGART: Kevin Davis- Bachelor of Science Rachael Galloway- Bachelor of Science Robert Marchand- Bachelor of Business Administration Meagan Hiryak- Bachelor of Science HUMPHREY: Sebastian Sparks- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Crocketts Bluff Independence Day Celebration Friday, July 4th, 2014
All You Can Eat Fried Catfish with Slaw, Baked Beans, Fries, Biscuits, Fresh Tomatoes, and Homemade Desserts Adults - $15.00 • Children 5-12 - $8.00 • Children Under 5 - FREE Activities & Prizes include Bouncy House, Seed Spitting, Dunking Booth, Horse Shoes, Bubble Gum Blowing, Sack Races, Watermelon Eating, Baggo Come join us! Parade Starts at 9:30am with Auction Following and Lunch at Noon
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FAITH & RELIGION WEEKLY SERMON
The Lamb That Became a Dragon By William Wood Most people are surprised when they learn that the Constitution does not contain the words “Separation of Church and State!” The common thinking is that those words are included in the First Amendment, and are intended to keep religion out of our Government. No student of the history of our nation could ever believe that this was the motive of those who wrote our Constitution! The truth is just the opposite. Their motive was to show that no government could long stand without Christianity as its foundation! But unspiritual people have infiltrated our government and hoodwinked those who don’t know the Bible, nor the history of this once great nation. We will list some of the qualifications that were required of one who would desire to hold public office in our newly founded nation. In the 22nd Article of the Constitution of the State of Delaware we read, “Every person who shall be chosen a member of either house, or appointed to any office of place of trust, shall make and subscribe the following declaration; to whit I, (“name here”) do profess Faith in God The Father, and in Jesus Christ His Only Son and in the Holy Ghost, One God, blessed for evermore, and I do acknowledge the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be given by Divine Inspiration.” This was one state’s qualifications for any public office, but I have on my desk the qualifications of several other states, and they all follow the same pattern of election only Christians for public office! That is the way it was when this nation was formed, and its Constitution written. We will look at how it is now in this once great Cristian nation. Notice what a difference between the courts then and now! Engel vs. Vitale, 1962 – Abington vs. Schempp 1963 – Commissioner of Education vs. School Committee of Leyden 1971. Here is their ruling: a verbal prayer offered in a school in unconstitutional, even if it is both voluntary and denominationally neutral.” Close your eyes and repeat the ruling of these courts and see is you can’t picture a dragon spewing out of his devilish doctrine! I have on my desk many such demonic rulings by courts in the U.S. I will quote one more, Collins vs. Chandler, 1981. “Freedom of speech and press is guaranteed top students, unless the topic is religion, at which time such speech becomes unconstitutional.” We understand don’t we, that when the Bible speaks of a dragon it is referring to the devil. In reviewing our courts decisions in the past twenty odd years, and I have dozens of them on my desk, I am absolutely amazed at the spiritual ignorance of those men who are sitting as judges in our country! Any ten year old child in our country that was raised in Sunday school in the most conservative of our churches, could tell these grownup judges they are wrong! Will this nation ever come back to God? The Bible declares it will get further and further away, until it is enforcing the mark of the beast on the people! (Rev. 13:15) Many preachers do not believe this! Very well, have a good day! When the flood came in Noah’s day, and the people were hanging to tree limbs on top of the mountains, trying to stay alive, I wonder if Noah opened the window of the Ark and lowered a sign that said, “Have a good day.” I don’t know about that, but let me give you a Scripture! Proverbs 1: 25-26 “Because you have set at naught all my counsel - - - - - - I will mock when your fear commeth.” Wake up sleeping church, before it’s too late. Amen
America the Beautiful By Tom Smith From childhood we sing the songs That celebrate our nation: Her birth, her freedoms and her dreams That so often have defied imagination. No other nation on this earth Enjoy the freedoms that we cherish; Yet we must always guard them well Lest they be lost and we perish. From sea to shining sea And across fields of golden grain, America’s the home of the free and the brave, Where freedom should never be discarded or disdained. At times her flag has been tattered By the shots from enemies’ guns; But still she flies high in the midst of it all Because of the freedoms that have been won. Freedom to choose what’s best in life, That champions equality for all; But never should we forget just what it cost Or on God’s Name to always call. Yes, we still are one nation under God And in Him we still do trust— For woe unto us if we ever forget; Yea, depend on Him we must!
concern for what does not apply to us in our local setting – at least, not right at the moment. But Jesus answers this as well; “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble” (Matthew 6:34). Jesus never assured us we would not encounter problems; He only assured us He will not abandon us. So the local church is our primary concern; and that concern has more to do with what we are doing for the sake of the Gospel and our own church’s mission because this will be how we are judged - not only by the Lord in His Coming Day but by our neighbors in the day which is upon us. This, dear friends, is our primary concern for today. What someone else may or may not do, or what someone may or may not have done, is not our concern. We are the people of the Gospel, and this is our charge. This is our mission; this is our concern. And if we truly have The Lord in our hearts and are eager to represent Him fully within our own capacity as individuals and as a Body, what are the other things to us? The local churches are where the rubber hits the road. This is where the Gospel impacts those around us. So let us go about the business to which we have been charged, the duty we freely took upon ourselves when we said “Yes” to our Lord and His saving mercy. This
will be sufficient for today. We’ll deal with tomorrow … tomorrow. Blessings, Michael
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By Michael P. Daniel “Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also had leaned on His breast at the supper and said, ‘Lord, who is the one who betrays You?’ Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, ‘But Lord, what about this man [Judas]?’ Jesus said to him, ‘If I will that he remains till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me’.” John 21:20-22 Chad Holtz, a fellow UM pastor, recently wrote a piece answering one who had asked, “How can you keep on serving a denomination that is headed in the wrong direction?” Chad, bless his heart, answered this question pretty easily because his heart – and his attention – are focused right where they need to be focused: on the church he serves as pastor. This is not to say there are not concerns about schism and the direction the wider Church seems to be taking (or is being taken), but what should be our greater concern? Jesus answers the question of Peter very succinctly: “What is that to you? You follow Me.” There are many within the wider Body that seem to have a focus more on social politics than the Gospel. Because of this, then, it seems there may be a greater
Even during our darkest days When troubles were all around, We knew what to do and called on God And, bowed our knees to the ground. If a sparrow cannot fall to the ground and die, Without our Creator’s knowing, It’s impossible for a nation to rise up and prosper Without knowing with Whom we’re going. Therefore, today’s the time we must humble ourselves And pray with heartfelt prayer; We must seek God’s Face and repent from our sins If we’re to know He’s still there. America’s still the most beautiful on earth, So blessed by God up above; Let us, therefore, preserve the freedoms we enjoy By surrendering our Lives to Him in love. --Tom Smith (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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Where Jesus Christ Is Always Present In Word and Sacrament Pastor Chad Philipp
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Unity Baptist Church Holds Vacation Bible School ► By Shelly Faulkner Unity Baptist Church held their Vacation Bible School June 22-27th. Their theme was Agency D3.
Public Announcement
July 15, 2014 is the final acreage reporting deadline for spring seeded planted crops. Many FSA programs require all cropland on a farm to be certified in order to earn FSA benefits; this includes the new Farm Bill sign-up. However, if the crops are not planted by July 15, 2014, FSA’s provisions allow crops to be
considered timely reported if reported to FSA within 15 calendar days after planting is completed. However, it is extremely important to understand all fields that are planted by July 15, 2014 must be certified by this date. Please call 870-946-3331 for your appointment.
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A-State Spring 2014 Chancellor’s and Dean’s List Jonesboro: Students named to the Chancellor’s and Dean’s lists for spring 2014 at Arkansas State University have been announced. Combined, the group had 2,083 students. The two lists recognize students who achieved the highest grade point averages while enrolled in 12 or more credit hours of study. The Chancellor’s List (CL) includes students who earned a grade point average of 3.80 to 4.0 for spring classes. The Dean’s List (DL) includes students with
a grade point average of 3.6 to 3.79. DEWITT: Kristen Keller (CL), Ryan Moritz (CL) ETHEL: James Bisswanger (DL) GILLETT: Ryan Holbert (DL) HUMPHREY: Blake Bowen (CL), Kendra Cline (DL) STUTTGART: Lauren Engelkes (CL), Rebecca Galloway (CL), Carlee Jones (DL), Mathew Ponder (DL), Allison White (CL)
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Gear Up 2014
DeWitt High School and Middle School Students participated in the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) two week summer program for Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA) DeWitt campus from June 9th through the 20th. The program is a part of a federal grant awarded to PCCUA with three main objectives. 1. Increase the academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education. 2. Increase the rate of high school graduation and participation in postsecondary education. 3. Increase students, and their families, knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation, and financing. We want to engage these students making learning fun so they will be encouraged to enroll them The program opened on Monday, June 9th at 11:30 with a Parent Orientation and Fish Fry sponsored by our GEAR UP partner Farmers and Merchants Bank. Parents were informed of the curriculum and details for all field trips. The orientation and fish fry were held on the main campus with parents and all the participating GEAR UP students too. The theme for the program was Wind, Water and Weather, which included students learning about Renewable Energy Technology, different types of natural disasters, and structural integrity. Introducing students to Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related fields, they gained hands on challenging experiences plus a better awareness of related careers. Students designed and built bridges to withstand at least 20 lbs., large scale cardboard boats, and their own beach communities that would be victim to a natural disaster at the end of the program. A Parent Hour program “whose Boat will Float” was held at DeWitt City Park June 19, in which students presented what they had learned during the program and tested their boats out on the open water. Field trips were taken the first week to Cook’s Lake, White River National Wildlife Refuge and U. S. Army Corp of Engineers Norrell Lock and Dam #2. The second week students visited the National Weather Service in North Little Rock, KATV Channel 7 News Station, All Aboard Restaurant, and Arkansas Skatium in Little Rock. Students, grades six through nine, included Ana Barajas, Jorge Chavez, Zhasmene Clark, Ryan Coit, Jacob Crockett, TJ Cupples, Nicholas Dawes, Asiah Gibson, Haley Goudelock, Cloe Guynes, Justin Midkiff, Kaitlyn Morgan, Deven Malone and Destiny Oswalt. The program was directed by the DeWitt PCCUA GEAR UP Liaison Diana Graves with the help of instructor Hunter Smith and Youth Specialists, Ty Wattanaphuti and Alexis AufderHeide.
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Swimming Lessons at Oak Hills Country Club By Shelly Faulkner
Mak Guthrie makes sure Mom is stil looking
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Braden Mannis takes a break after his les- Mia Guthrie waits on her brother (Mak) son to finish his lesson
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DJH Cheer Camp By Shelly Faulkner DeWitt Jr. High Cheerleaders came home with numerous awards after spending 3 days at cheer camp in Jonesboro, June 7th through the 10th. The Sr. and Jr. High teams combined won the “banana award” on the second night at camp. The banana award is given to the teams who show the most spirit
at camp. Jr. High also received Camp Champs, Superior Rating, 1st Extreme Routine, and 1st Game Time Competetion. Five girls were also chosen for All American, an award given to about ten percent of girls in the country, which they can perform in the Thanksgiving Parade in Houston Texas.
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Registration/Block Party on Saturday, July 12 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Classes Monday - Friday July 14-18 AGES 3 Years thru Youth 6:00 - 8:00 pm
would like to welcome Kamathi Walker to our sales staff. We are excited to have Kamathi on our Landers team. He has a great attitude and lots of excitement, and is eager to help serve. Kamathi would like to like to invite all of his friends and family in DeWitt and surrounding areas to come to Landers in Benton for all of your automotive needs. We have over 600 new and 400 used in stock that will fit all your needs and wants. Don’t worry about credit. We have several banks to help get you in the car you want with as little as zero down. Call him on his cell at 501-553-5742, the store number 800-LANDERS (800-526-3377), or shop online at Landers.com
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PBJCEOC to Begin Summer Regular Assistance Program Hot weather across the region has left many struggling to cool their homes. For those needing help paying their energy bills, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may be the answer. PBJCEOC has funds to help these households with electrical payments. PBJCEOC will administer LIHEAP in its five counties, which include Jefferson, Grant, Cleveland, Arkansas and Lincoln beginning Monday, July 7th until funds are depleted. LIHEAP assists households with home energy and cooling bills. This summer portion of LIHEAP is for electric bills only, focusing on the cooling efforts across the state. All applications will be accepted
on a first come, first served walk in basis. Applications will be taken beginning each day at 8am until 2pm. Offices will close for lunch between the hours of noon and one o’clock pm. Applicants for LIHEAP assistance must meet income guidelines. For a household of 1, monthly countable income is $1,482. For each additional person in the household, add $468. Countable income includes check stubs, child support, unemployment, housing utility assistance, SSI, SSA, TEA, VAS and retirement benefits. To apply for assistance, the household should bring a copy of the current utility bill, social security numbers, and proof-of- income and date of birth for all household
members. Shut off notices will not be accepted. Clients must have a working knowledge of household resources. Additional information may be required during the interview process. Failure to provide verification requested may result in delay or denial of assistance. Checklist and No-Income verification forms are available now at your local EOC office. “With LIHEAP, there’s help so low-income families struggling to make ends meet do not have to go without energy, which can be a huge health and safety concern� said Knight. PBJCEOC serves the counties of Jefferson, Grant, Cleveland, Arkansas and Cleveland. PBJCEOC is a private, non-
profit organization which operates an extensive range of social programs and services targeting low income households. PBJCEOC works in conjunction with other agencies and organizations to provide assistance to low-income families and individuals within the community. The range of services provided can vary with the needs of each community. Some of the services offered consist of: Housing, Food, Employment, Weatherization and Energy Assistance. CONTACT: Linda Inmon, Interim Director, PBJCEOC, 870-536-0046
Beginner’s Knitting Workshop to be Held at Lower White River Museum State Park A beginner’s knitting workshop is scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lower White River Museum State Park in Des Arc, Arkansas. If you have always wanted to learn how to knit or have tried and failed, this is
the workshop for you. Join us to learn basic knitting stiches and start your own cotton dish towel. Take home knitting supplies, patterns, and your started project. Class size is limited. Registration is required. Please bring a sack lunch or plan to visit a local res-
taurant. To register please contact Monica Smith at the Lower White River Museum State Park, 2009 Main Street, Des Arc, AR 72040. Phone (870) 256-3711 Fax (870) 256-9202. E-mail: monica.f.smith@arkansas.gov.
2014 Homespun Day Are you and your family ready for some good old fashioned fun? Plantation Agriculture Museum invites everyone and their families to come out to re-discover their old pioneering roots and join in some fun activities during our annual Homespun Day! Artisans from around Arkansas will be on hand to spin, weave, and loom cotton into fabric. Other traditional hands-on crafts and activities include sewing, rag doll making, corn husk doll making, quilting, crocheting, and old-fashioned
games and toys to carry home. The Plantation Agriculture Museum will be hosting Homespun Day on Saturday, July 5th from 10-2 pm. Come out to join the festivities while enjoying fresh homemade ice cream, demonstrations, and crafts. Supplies are limited. All activities will be held inside the air conditioned main museum. Admission is free. The Plantation Agriculture Museum is just 20 minutes from Little Rock at the junction of U.S. Hwy. 165 and Arkansas Hwy. 161. Take
exit 7 off I-440 turn right on U.S. Hwy. 165, go 5 miles to Museum and turn right on Arkansas Hwy. 161 in Scott, Arkansas. The Museum is open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to the museum exhibits is free for self-guided tours. Guided tours are $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. For more information, please contact Lydia Leatherwood at (501) 961-1409 or Lydia.Leatherwood@arkansas.gov.
2014 Trade Days The Plantation Agriculture Museum is planning a trade days/ swap meet to be held six times a year on the third Saturday of the month. The first sale will be July 19 from 8AM to 2PM. The following sales will be in August, September, then April, May and June. We invite anyone that has items to sell or trade-bring your crafts, new items, used items, garage sale items, and
any other usable item. Come sell your “stuff �. Booth rent is $10 and is paid the day of the event. No reservations are required. For more information call Rebekah Jones at (501) 961-1409. The Plantation Agriculture Museum is just 20 minutes from Little Rock at the junction of U.S. Hwy. 165 and Arkansas Hwy. 161. Take exit 7 off I-440 turn right on U.S.
Hwy. 165, go 5 miles to Museum and turn right on Arkansas Hwy. 161 in Scott, Arkansas. The Museum is open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to the museum exhibits is free for self-guided tours. Guided tours are $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.
The Lower White River Museum State Park is one of 52 state parks administered by the State Parks Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.
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Plantation Agriculuture Museum Teachers Workshop This month the Plantation Agriculture Museum State Park will be offering a free Museum Teachers Workshop! Two ADE approved professional development credit hours of Arkansas history are rewarded to all participants attending the full workshop. Activities for the day will include a brief tour of the museum, a cotton ginning demonstration, a preview of the museum’s programs along with aligned social studies frameworks and common core curriculum, and making old fashioned dipping candles. Exploring the past will help you to discover and carry on our Arkansas heritage for future generations. The workshop is designed to provide educators of all grade levels with more tools and creative
thinking for making a greater impact on their students’ content knowledge and classroom performance through experiential learning. The workshop is scheduled for Friday, July 25th, from 10-12pm. Each teacher will receive information packets on the resources available to you and your classroom. Lunch is not included and reservations are required. Sign-up deadline is Friday, July 18th. Call for more details or sign up at the museum to register at (501)-9611409. The Plantation Agriculture Museum State Park, exists to collect, preserve, record and interpret the history of cotton agriculture with an emphasis on plantations from 1836, when Arkansas became a state, to the widespread adoption of mechanized agricul-
ture methods (around the end of World War II). The Plantation Agriculture Museum is just 20 minutes from Little Rock at the junction of U.S. Hwy. 165 and Arkansas Hwy. 161. Take exit 7 off I-440 turn right on U.S. Hwy. 165, go 5 miles to Museum and turn right on Arkansas Hwy. 161 in Scott, Arkansas. The Museum is open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to the museum exhibits is free for selfguided tours and $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for children for guided tours. For more information, please contact Lydia Leatherwood at (501) 961-1409 or plantationagrimuseum@arkansas.com.
American Red Cross Blood Drive The American Red Cross urges eligible blood donors to roll up a sleeve and give to help prevent a summer blood shortage. Blood donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative are especially needed. The Red Cross is seeing fewer appointments at its blood donation centers and blood drives this summer than what is needed to ensure blood and platelets continue to be available for patients. During the summer months of June, July and August, on average, about two fewer donors make an appointment to give blood at each Red Cross blood drive than what patients need. This can add up to more than 100,000 fewer donations during the summer.
Blood and platelet donations are needed every day for patients with many serious medical conditions. Accident and burn victims, heart surgery patients, organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease may all need blood. To learn more and make an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Upcoming blood donation opportunities: Arkansas County July 28 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 608 South Grandview in De Witt How to donate blood
Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
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LEGAL NOTICES Archery Day Camp for Youth at Potlatch Conservation Education Center in Casscoe Potlatch Conservation Education Center staff of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will conduct an ‘introductory archery program’ for children ages 6 and older on Thursday, July 17th from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. This is a perfect opportunity to have some fun learning about archery and/or to sharpen your skills if one is already active in the sport. Children will practice archery and have instruction on technique and safety. Small combination bows equivalent to those used with our National Archery in the Schools Program will be provided along with practice arrows. The program will be held inside our
outdoor education pavilion. There is no fee for this program thanks to your support of the 1/8 Cent Conservation Sales Tax. Participants should bring a sack lunch and softdrinks/water. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. For More Information: Contact–Marlon Mowdy, Education Specialist at (870) 241-3373. Potlatch Conservation Education Center–Hours of Operation: Tuesday–Saturday, 8:0
Tax Exemption Takes Effect for Arkansas Rice Farmers Farmers to save millions annually in grain storage utilities A tax exemption projected to save Arkansas farmers millions in annual utility costs took effect today. Act 1401 of the 2013 legislative session created a state and local sales tax exemption on utilities used by a grain drying and storage facility. Utilities include electricity, liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas. “Grain storage keeps the Arkansas rice industry globally competitive and helps farmers avoid selling grain when prices are low,” said Arkansas Rice Executive Director Ben Noble. “This exemption will deliver tax relief to farmers across the delta as they continue to feel the financial squeeze from reductions in federal farm support as well as increasing input costs.” According to Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration fiscal projections, the tax exemption will save Arkansas farmers $3.89 million in 2015 and
$4.01 million by 2016. In order to receive the tax exemption, the utility must be separately metered and only used for on-farm grain storage or drying. Utilities used in irrigation do not apply. Farmers who want to claim this tax exemption must receive approval from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) by filling out a form. Arkansas is the nation’s number one rice-producing state, accounting for almost 50 percent of the U.S. rice production. Rice is the state’s second highest value commodity, top agricultural export, and contributes more than $6 billion to the state’s economy annually. The Arkansas DFA form can be found at www.arkansasricefarmers.org/taxexemption.
Injury Prevention Center New team to review unexpected child deaths in Saline and five other counties Starting today, a new team will begin reviewing unexpected deaths of infants and children in Arkansas, Garland, Grant, Hot Spring, Jefferson and Saline counties in an effort to determine factors that caused or contributed to the deaths and identify ways to prevent similar occurrences. This team makes the sixth team to begin working in Arkansas as part of the state’s Infant and Child Death Review Program, which is required by Act 1818 of 2005 to review all unexpected deaths of children under 18 years of age. The program is overseen by the Injury Prevention Center at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. In addition to the counties above, the program reviews unexpected deaths in 22 other counties: Benton, Clay, Conway, Craighead, Crawford, Faulkner, Franklin, Greene, Johnson, Lawrence, Logan, Mississippi, Perry, Poinsett, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Scott, Sebastian, Van Buren, Washington and Yell counties. “Expansion of this Program enables us to review more cases and thus more accurately track trends and develop targeted prevention strategies,” said Dr. Pamela Tabor, director of the Infant and Child Death Review Program. “This will be the team that is furthest south in the state covering five counties with very diverse populations.” The teams are made up of representatives from the local coroner’s office or the State Medical Examiner’s Office; local law enforcement, the prosecuting attorney’s office, the State Police Crimes Against Children
Division, the Department of Human Services Division of Children and Family Services, Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services, and a medical professional. Additionally specialists, such as injury prevention and pediatric forensic medical doctors, consult on cases. Saline County Coroner Kevin Cleghorn said he is hopeful that the expertise of those involved in the Program will help save the life of a child in his and neighboring counties in the future. “I’ve seen first-hand how devastating the loss of a child can be for a family,” said Cleghorn. “If this team can identify some trends in these counties and then put some measures in place to prevent other families from experiencing that grief, this will be worth the effort.” Tabor said the Program’s main focus is prevention. Since starting the program, she said teams have completed 97 reviews and determined that the top three causes of death are sudden unexplained infant death (39%), motor vehicle collisions and other transportation injuries (21%), and weapons (9%). Reviews of sudden unexplained infant death cases showed that in about one-third, unsafe sleep environments caused or contributed to the infant’s death. Tips on preventing infant and child injuries and deaths can be found at Arkansas Children’s Hospital Injury Prevention Center’s website http://www.archildrens.org/Services/Injury-Prevention-Center.aspx.
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LEGAL NOTICE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION TO SELL YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. IF YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD, YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE FOR ANY DEFICIENCY WHICH THEN EXISTS AND AN ACTION FOR COLLECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST YOU. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR SUCH PURPOSE. This Instrument Prepared by: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 WHEREAS, on April 15, 2005, Gennie K. Ester a/k/a Gennie Robinson and Roger Robinson executed a deed of trust conveying certain property therein described to James R. Pender, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Watermark Financial Partners Inc., its successors and assigns; and WHEREAS, said deed of trust was duly recorded April 27, 2005, at Book 2005, Page 2549 in the real estate records of Arkansas County, Arkansas; and WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of said indebtedness and the same is now, therefore, wholly due, and the holder of the debt has requested the undersigned to sell the property to satisfy said indebtedness, the party initiating this action is Wells Fargo Bank, NA, 3476 Stateview Blvd, Fort Mill, SC 29715, (866)234-8271; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Gennie K. Ester a/k/a Gennie Robinson and Roger Robinson by Act 885 of 2011; and WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest in the real property herein based upon said tenancy. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Trustee will, on July 16, 2014, at or about 3:45 P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the deed of trust, said property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows: The following lands lying in the Northern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas, to wit: Lot 37 Quad-S Subdivision to the City of Stuttgart, Northern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 306 Lee Place, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160 UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS STATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE PLACE AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH RESERVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE. W&A No. 1292-222048 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Kate Lachowsky (2012039) FHA No. DNoticeofDefaultTrusteeAR_mcalva_140512_1437 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM Adv. 25-4tfc
LEGAL NOTICE BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEWITT, ARKANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE PURPOSE: DAYCARE. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot E60’ of 8, 9, 10, Block 5, Woodland Addition. NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jeanie Reidhar petition for the application of a Special Use Permit for the purpose of a daycare. This petition will be heard by the Planning Commission of the City of DeWitt, Arkansas in the Council Chamber and Courtroom of DeWitt City Hall on the 29th day of July 2014 at 5:00 o’clock p.m. All interested persons are notified to be present and to be heard if they so desire upon said petition, both in favor of same and in opposition to same. THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN THIS 25th day of June 2014. Lelia Bell CITY CLERK Adv. 27-1tfc
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United Methodist VBS By Shelly Faulkner First United Methodist Church of DeWitt completed Vacation Bible School this week. Psalm 77:14; “You are the God who works wonders”. Our VBS program, “Workshop of Wonders”, was coordinated by Mrs. Barbara Kirkpatrick. This year’s Bible School had 99 participants including 65 children and 34 adult and youth helpers. Bible school was June 23 – 26 with the closing program Thursday, June 26.
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WANTED CROCKETTS BLUFF ITEMS We are looking for any old photos of landmarks, buildings, meetings, workplaces, people, etc. that were takin in and around Crocketts Bluff before 1970. Also, any other items that can be put on our “history wall” at the Crocketts Bluff Community Center. If you have anything you might be of interest, please call Kenneth Graves at 282-3362. Copies can be made from pictures and the originals will be returned to the owners. Thank you for your help in our misssion to collect any items.
Jr.Explorer Programs: If you are between the ages of 6 and 14, you can become an official Arkansas State Park Explorer! Arkansas State Park Explorers are young people who care about nature, history, safety, and fun! You get to do neat stuff and earn an official Explorer Badge and Certificate. Join the park interpreter at Arkansas Plantation Agriculture Museum State Park for special programs given throughout the month. All programs attended count toward earning your Jr. Explorer certificate. If you would like more information please contact our park at: (501)-961-1409. Thursday, July 3rd 10-11a.m.-Carding Cotton-Did you know that one 500 lb bale of cotton makes over 1,217 men’s T-shirts? In Arkansas cotton has always been the true fabric of our lives. Join the Interpreter to gin, card, hand spin and take home your own cotton. Admission: Free. 2-3p.m.- Ice Cream Social-Come out to celebrate the Fourth of July with your family and make some memories! Get out of the heat, meet and greet other visitors, and join the Interpreter for old fashioned, homemade ice cream. We will be serving everything from old fashioned floats
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to ice cream sundaes! Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission: Free. Friday, July 4th 10a.m.-That Stubborn Mule-Ever wondered where the term, “stubborn as a mule” comes from? Join the museum staff to learn the origin, description and importance of the mule in Arkansas History. For ages 10 and up. This program will last approximately 20 minutes. Admission: Free. Saturday, July 5th 10-2pm-Homespun Day-Plantation Agriculture Museum invites everyone to journey back to our pioneering roots during the annual Homespun Day. Artisans from around Arkansas will be on hand to spin, weave, and loom cotton into fabric. Other traditional hands-on crafts and activities include basket weaving, cornhusk doll making, quilting, old-fashioned games and toys and homemade, hand churned ice cream. Admission: Free. Sunday, July 6th 2-4pm-Guided Museum Tour- During the time cotton was king, dreams of progress and prosperity became the reality we now take part in today. Join the museum interpreter to take a journey through time and tour the museum that had its early beginnings as a 1912 general store, the 1929 post office, the 1919 cotton gin, and historic Seed Warehouse #5. For more information please contact us at (501)-9611409. We will meet at the front of the museum. Admission: $4 for adults, $3 kids ages 6-12, under 6 free. Group rates are available. Bloomin’ Cotton Week Thursday, July 10th 10a.m.-Bloomin’ Cotton-When you explore the natural world of cotton blooms you will find how to bring life into your home. Bring your cameras and meet the museum interpreter at the cotton patch. This program will last approximately 30 minutes. Admission: Free. Friday, July 11th 10-11a.m.-Craving Cotton-Did you know that there are parts of cotton that are edible? From mayonnaise to cake icings, its mild nut-like flavor has been enticing our families in America for decades. Come out to the museum and meet the Interpreter to discover the many fun, edible ways of cotton. Admission: Free. 1-1:30p.m.-Choppin’ Cotton- In the good ole days chopping cotton would be a daily part of your life in Arkansas cotton farming. Meet with an Interpreter in the cotton patch to chop cotton and find out how they would do it in the good ole days. Admission: Free. Saturday, July 12th 10a.m.-Bloomin’ Cotton-When you explore the natural world of cotton blooms you will find how to bring life into your home. Bring your cameras and meet the museum interpreter at the cotton patch. This program will last ap-
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proximately 30 minutes. Admission: Free. 1-2p.m.-Natural Fiber Dyeing Techniques-Natural dyeing is an age old art in America that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Discover your own talent and join an Interpreter to create fun, unique dyes and patterns with cotton. Admission: Free. Sunday, July 13th 1-3p.m.-The Stitching Circle-Have you ever wanted to join in a closeknit circle of fun with friends while sharing tips and tricks for stitches? Choose any needle art of interest and the museum interpreter for a fun day of historic lessons, discussion, and ongoing projects including: tatting, crocheting, cross stitching, embroidery, and more. Beginners and advanced are welcome. Bring your own supplies and materials. Connecting the threads of our past expands the heritage of our future. Admission: Free. 3-4pm-Guided Museum Tour- During the time cotton was king, dreams of progress and prosperity became the reality we now take part in today. Join the museum interpreter to take a journey through time and tour the museum that had its early beginnings as a 1912 general store, the 1929 post office, the 1919 cotton gin, and historic Seed Warehouse #5. For more information please contact us at (501)-9611409. We will meet at the front of the museum. Admission: $4 for adults, $3 kids ages 6-12, under 6 free. Group rates are available. Agricultural Food Week Thursday, July 17th 10-11a.m.-Butter Churn DemonstrationDo you ever miss the old fashioned way your grandmother used to do things? Join a museum interpreter where you and your family can help churn and sample homemade butter. We will be whipping up some fun and experiencing butter making the old fashioned way! Sharing past traditions with your family helps in sharing future traditions with theirs. Admission: Free. Friday, July 18th 10-11am-The AMaizing Ways of Corn- Would you like to take home some of your own corn meal? Come out to see a museum interpreter talk about the story of corn, demonstrate corn grinding the old fashioned way, and take home some of your own ground corn meal. Sharing past traditions with your family helps in sharing future traditions with theirs. Admission: Free. 2-3p.m.-Craving Cotton-Did you know that there are parts of cotton that are edible? From mayonnaise to cake icings, its mild nut-like flavor has been enticing our families in America for decades. Come out to the museum and meet the Interpreter to discover the many fun, edible ways of cotton. Admission: Free. Saturday, July 19th 10-10:30a.m.-Bark & Seeds For Breakfast-Did you eat any plant parts for breakfast? Play a guessing game with the park interpreter, snack on plant parts, and find out how much of plants we actually grow and eat today. Admission: Free. 2-3p.m.-Old Fashioned Food-Ever heard of Switchel? Learn more and come out to the museum to hear how our
ancestors had lived back then. Discover how they had once preserved foods and sample some good, old fashioned treats. Admission: Free. Sunday, July 20th 1-3p.m.-The Stitching Circle-Have you ever wanted to join in a closeknit circle of fun with friends while sharing tips and tricks for stitches? Choose any needle art of interest and join us at the museum for a fun day of historic lessons, discussion, and ongoing projects including: tatting, crocheting, cross stitching, embroidery, and more. Beginners and advanced are welcome. Bring your own supplies and materials. Connecting the threads of our past expands the heritage of our future. Admission: Free. 3-4pm-Guided Museum Tour- During the time cotton was king, dreams of progress and prosperity became the reality we now take part in today. Join the museum interpreter to take a journey through time and tour the museum that had its early beginnings as a 1912 general store, the 1929 post office, the 1919 cotton gin, and historic Seed Warehouse #5. For more information please contact us at (501)-9611409. We will meet at the front of the museum. Admission: $4 for adults, $3 kids ages 6-12, under 6 free. Group rates are available. Thursday, July 24th 10-11a.m.-Plantation Jeopardy- Are you ready to test your skills? During the time cotton was king, dreams of progress and prosperity became the reality we now take part in today. Join the museum interpreter to take a journey through time and play a trivia game of Jeopardy! Bring your smile and earn a prize! Admission: Free. Friday, July 25th 10-12p.m.-P.A.M. Teachers Workshop- Exploring the past will help you to discover and carry on our Arkansas heritage for future generations. Come out to the Plantation Agriculture Museum State Park and earn two Professional Development hours of Arkansas History. Activities for the day will include a brief tour of the museum, a cotton ginning demonstration, a preview of the museum’s programs and frameworks, and making old fashioned dipping candles. Each teacher will receive information packets on the resources available to you and your classroom. Lunch is not included. Call for more details or sign up at the museum to register at (501)-961-1409. Reservations are required. Sign-up deadline is Friday, July 18th. Admission: Free. Saturday, July 26th 10-11a.m.-Plantation Jeopardy- Are you ready to test your skills? During the time cotton was king, dreams of progress and prosperity became the reality we now take part in today. Join the museum interpreter to take a journey through time and play a trivia game of Jeopardy! Bring your smile and earn a prize! Admission: Free. 2-3p.m.-Indian Corn Jewelry- Many jewels come with a price in life, but making memories with your family is priceless. Join us at the museum’s sharecropper garden to make Indian corn jewelry and hear the story of its heritage. Admission: Free.
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On June 25th US Infantry forces commanded by Brig, Gen. Eugene A. Carr were cobbled together at DeValls Bluff with 750 cavalry. They debarked from transports at Clarendon at 9 A. M. the next day and initiated a pursuit after Gen. Shelby’s Brigade numbering 1200-1500. The latter employed expert delaying tactics that proved frustrating to Carr. The day was hot, extremely humid and nasty. The huge infantry force from this 3500 man expedition didn’t seem to be acclimated to the weather and fell out from heat exhaustion. In fact the infantry commander, Col. William H. Graves, succumbed to sunstroke before the action began. But the cavalry spearhead of 750 maintained a tenacious fighting performance and in one instance nearly captured Gen. Shelby while he was personally directing the movements of the rear guard. On the second day out and being fearful of being drawn too far north, Carr abandoned the pursuit about where north Brinkley is today. He then backed tracked in easy marches and burned a large portion of Clarendon in a gesture of spite, before boarding the steamers back to DeValls Bluff. It isn’t known how many causalities he inflicted on his opponent but he suffered 30 killed wounded and captured. Carr reported having captured one naval artillery piece and “one belonging to the Rebel army.” A St. Louis correspondent confirmed the latter claim by reporting it came from the south side of the Arkansas River meaning, it was taken at the battle of Marks
Mill on April 20. The navy later reported the river had been closed to boat traffic for six days and posed no threat to Steele’s supply situation. However, Shelby assigned Col. Dobbin to rotate his command on the river bank to harass navigation on that stream. After crossing the Cache River on June 30, an exhausted Missouri Gen. Shelby parceled out his brigade to different locations to facilitate feeding his emaciated horses. The Army of Tennessee was into its ninth week of the Atlanta Campaign resisting the gargantuan Army of the Tennessee (river) commanded by General Sherman. In northern Mississippi hell for leather no-nonsense Gen. N. B. Forrest was chafing for the opportunity of wrecking Sherman’s supply line anywhere between Georgia and Nashville. The first column of 8000 hard bitten troops sent from Memphis against him suffered 30% causalities at Brice’s Crossroads on June 10. The spoils from this devastating defeat aided Gen. Shelby with 850 firearms with 68000 rounds of ammunition. Also two fine cannon with equipments from among the 24 guns captured by Forrest were transferred to Shelby, who gained support from Gen. Forrest in another way. The Federal high command at Memphis were so intimidated by the latter, they denied Gen. Steele’s continual requests for more troops needed to destroy or cripple or the enterprising Missourian.
Pryor - Senate Passes Bill to Strengthen Job Training and Work Opportunities U.S. Senator Mark Pryor today applauded the passage of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), a bipartisan agreement to help prepare hard-working Americans to compete for and secure new job opportunities. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 95-3. “If we want to continue to grow our economy and create new jobs, then we must equip our workers with the skills, training, and experience they need to succeed,” Pryor said. “I’m proud to support this bipartisan, bicameral agreement to give American workers and businesses a much-needed edge in today’s competitive economy.” The legislation reauthorizes and improves the Workforce Investment Act, which expired in 2003, to create a more innovative workforce development system. It requires states to develop a comprehensive plan to identify in-demand skills and match workers with
opportunities to build those skills. It also requires states to better align their workforce development programs with key industries in the state. The final bill includes provisions of two bills Pryor strongly supported. The Work and Learn Act modifies state program performance measures to include apprenticeships, which will encourage workforce development programs to support on-the-job training. The Leverage Prior Skills Act removes obstacles to employment by ensuring programs take into account participants’ prior learning experiences. “All too often, we’re seeing a workforce skills gap between employers looking to hire and job-seekers looking for employment, “Pryor said. “This bill helps bridge that gap by providing on-the-job training and ensuring workers are prepared to participate and compete.”
Boozman: Hobby Lobby Ruling Marks Victory for Religious Freedom U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that closely held corporations with religious objections can refuse to pay for abortifacients in the case of Burwell vs. Hobby Lobby. “This nation was founded on the right to freely practice one’s religious convictions. Americans shouldn’t have to abandon those protections simply because they own a business. And yet, that is exactly what the Obama Administration tried to force on businesses like Hobby Lobby and Conestoga under this mandate. Thankfully, the Justices thought otherwise and preserved the right for business owners to object to overbearing government mandates that would violate their religious beliefs,” Boozman said. Boozman, a strong opponent of Obamacare, has long argued that the Obama Administration overstepped its authority by trying to force employers with religious objections to comply with a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate that
runs counter to their beliefs. In October 2011, Boozman joined 27 other Senators in asking HHS to redraft the Required Health Plan Coverage Guidelines for Women’s Preventative Service to make them consistent with the principles of respect for human life, individual liberties, and personal conscience. On February 8, 2012, Boozman requested HHS take immediate action to reverse that decision. Additionally, he cosponsored S. 1467, the “Respect for Human Rights of Conscience Act,” and S. 2043, the “Religious Freedom Restoration Act,” in the 112th Congress, which would have protected freedom of conscience and prohibited the government from imposing mandates on religious employers. Earlier this year, Boozman and U.S. Representative Randy Forbes (R-VA) authored a joint op-ed in the National Review that argued the HHS mandate violated the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).
steadily increased in proportion to steady growth of the inmate population. This year the operating budget for prisons will exceed $310 million in state general revenue funds, compared to about $210 million ten years ago. Ten years ago the inmate population was about 13,000 and now it is more than 17,000. The cost of housing inmates includes treatment for mental illness and drug abuse. The Correction Department has more than 4,000 employees. During the special session, the legislature will consider adding $6.3 million to the prison’s budget in order to add space for 600 new beds. About 400 inmates work on prison farms and about 500 inmates work in prison industries. Products made by inmates include stationary and printed materials, janitorial supplies, vinyl products and furniture. They also refurbish school buses and upholstery. The prison farms produce a broad variety of crops. Inmates manage a herd of more than 2,000 head of cattle, as well as swine and poultry.
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The problems being addressed by the legislature in this summer’s special session have been building for years. Consistent and sharp increases in health insurance costs have been a growing problem for public school employees for more than a decade. For even longer, dramatic increases in the inmate population have caused budget problems for lawmakers and officials of the state Correction Department, which operates state prisons. In 2001 the legislature took from the state Board of Education the authority to set contribution levels, and that same year lawmakers set the minimum contribution by districts at $114 per month. That minimum went up to $122 in 2003 and to $131 in 2004. In the 2013 regular session the legislature increased the minimum contribution for districts to $150 a month. In 1998 the Board of Education voted to provide school districts with an additional $12.4 million from state reserve funds in order to lessen the impact of steep increases in health insurance premiums. In the 2005 regular session the legislature voted to add $35 million for public school employees’ health insurance. In 2007 the legislature voted to again provide the $35 million for health insurance.
Health insurance costs continued to rise, and in 2008 the legislature began studying the possible joining of state employees and school employees into a single system. In 2009 the legislature added another $15 million a year to school health insurance. Combined with the $35 million that was approved initially in 2005, the additional contribution of $15 million brought the total to $50 million annually that the legislature approved for school health insurance. That amount was in addition to the foundation funding that the state provides school districts for an adequate education system each year. In a special session last October, in order to avoid enormous projected spikes in health insurance costs for school staff, the legislature used $43 million from various sources to hold the premium increases to 10 percent. Now, school employees are facing 35 percent increases in health insurance premiums next year. Rather than continue to pour money into the system, the legislature is considering structural changes such as removing part time employees and spouses of employees. The budget for the state Correction Department has
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