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Thursday, September 18, 2014

MILLAGE NARROWLY PASSES

40 YEAR CLASS REUNION

The DeWitt High School Class of 1974 will be celebrating their 40 year reunion on September 19th and 20th. On Friday the 19th, class members will attend the Dragon vs. Ricebirds game. Go Dragons Go!! On the 20th they will celebrate at PCCUA in the student center to reminisce over food and fun. Forty Years of Progression!

DRAGONS VS RICEBIRDS

The DeWitt Dragons will go head to head with the Stuttgart Ricebirds Friday, September 19th at 7:30. Tailgaters will start setting up at 4:00, so come out and tailgate and support the Dragons!!!!! Friday is Blue Out, so wear your blue and gold, decorate your businesses, cars, yards, and show your support.

HOMECOMING AND REVIVAL

Reydell Baptist Church, at Reydell, is holding its Homecoming on September 21, 2014. Bro. Bud Calhoun is the pastor. He invites everyone to come and celebrate Eightythree years of church, school and community history. The day begins at 10:00 with Sunday school classes, worship service at 11:00, potluck dinner at 12:30 and music and memories at 1:30. Revival services begin Monday, September 22 at 6:00 pm and will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Bro. Bert Thomas of St. Charles Baptist Church will bring the message each night. Anyone who has lived in the Reydell area will have a great time sharing their memories with old friends and family members. And, everyone will be blessed by each service.

DeWitt Schools Superintendent Dr. Lynne Dardenne checking the final election results.

After long debates and much planning, the millage for the new DeWitt Middle School passed 492 votes to 445. This comes after a failed attempt in 2010. “ We are thrilled with the results. It has been a long time coming,” said Superintendent Dr. Lynne Dardenne. The total cost of the project will be 9.5 million dollars, 1.5 million of which will come from State Partnership Funds. The school will be built near the high school and will share facilities with the elementary and

high school. The new school will be a 35,000 sq ft state-ofthe-art building with safe rooms and increased bandwidth. Repairs will be made to the cafeteria and band room with the allotted money. Also on the ballot was the race for DeWitt School Board Zone 5 with Johnny Lockley against Lee Hearn. Lockley came out on top with 109 votes to Hearn’s 57. Lockley thanked the voters, staff and community for their support, “We are all in it for our kids, ”Lockley said.

STREET PAVING PROJECT 2014 City Street Paving Project Set to Begin By Terrye Seamon Short, sweet and hard to beat are the words used to describe Monday night’s monthly City Council meeting at City Hall. The Council continued to discuss some ongoing issues, tied up a few ends and went on with business as usual. The City’s plans to pave Adams Street from 2nd to 6th Streets and 5th to 6th Streets from Jefferson to Union will soon come to fruition now that bids have been reviewed. Redstone’s bid of $424, 269 was accepted and turned out to be lower than what was originally anticipated. Mayor Relyea informed the Council, “The bid came in a little under what we projected, so we may want to look at expanding some because we will have some funds left.” As a result, the Council decided to check into the cost of possibly constructing a spillway at 13th and Lee Streets to help alleviate the current drainage problems in that area. The paving project is scheduled to start in a few weeks, weather permitting, and should be done before the end of the year. City Attorney T. Buie briefed the Council on regulations for out-of-town contractor permits in the area of

occupation taxes. “If a business pays an occupation tax in one city, by law they are not required to pay it in any other city,” Buie said. In an area of old business, the Council continued discussing the possibility of banning leaf burning within city limits. Council members bantered around the idea of only allowing leaf burning certain days of the week, but no action was taken at this time. After the proposal was brought before the Council for consideration this past summer, Mayor Relyea said he thought he had found a grant that would fund the purchase of a leaf vacuum, but it did not work out. He plans to continue his search for grants that will possibly fund the cost of the equipment in the future. In other business, the Council passed a motion to allow fireworks at the football games, and Alderman Heath Holbert reported that after this month’s outstanding bills, the city has $120, 592.53 total funds available. The October City Council meeting has been moved to October 20 due to the Columbus Day holiday on the 12th. City Council meets the second Monday of every month at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

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ARKANSAS COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS

AROUND THE COUNTY

40 YEAR CLASS REUNION

DRAGONS VS RICEBIRDS

HOMECOMING AND REVIVAL

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LOCAL NEWS EWITT POLICE REPORT

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014 – At 4:24 p.m. Officer Johnathan Powell was dispatched to DeWitt High School to take a report of an accident. Upon arrival Powell spoke with Timothy Bogy, Alexa Pike’s father. Bogy stated that Pike had stopped to run into the gym to get something. He said that while she was inside, her car rolled into the vehicle owned by Shonda Roush. He said that Pike claimed to have put the car in park, but that it was not in park when he walked up to it. Pike did not want to speak, stating only that she quits, presumably meaning driving. She was visibly shaken from

the event. Powell saw that Roush’s car was parked between the lines in the parking space, and that it appeared that Pike’s vehicle had pulled forward into Roush’s space and hit it. There was damage to the front quarter panels on both vehicles. Photos were taken. SEPTEMBER 6, 2014 – Officer Brad Bazarow was dispatched to the intersection of 13th and Harrison for a report of an accident. Upon arrival, Bazarow spoke to Morgan Punchard. She stated that she was stopped at the stop sign on 13th Street and did not see the vehicle coming and hit the other ve-

hicle. Traci Boyd, the driver of the other vehicle stated the same thing. Pictures were taken of the damage and a citation was issued to Punchard for failure to yield. SEPTEMBER 6, 2014 – At 5:15 p.m. Officer Johnathan Powell was dispatched to DeWitt High School to take a report of a parking lot accident. Upon arrival, he spoke with Sherlakie Rauls. She told him that sometime between 1:00 p.m. and his arrival someone had hit her car, doing damage to the front bumper. Officer Powell looked on the ground surrounding Raul’s vehicle and under nearby cars, but could not find the insert. He asked Rauls if she was certain that her car had not been hit before she arrived at the school, and she said that she was. Photos were taken. No further information is available at this time.

Youth Deer Hunt Opportunity at Cooks Lake on Dale Bumpers White River NWR Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge, the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, and the Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation are proud to announce a special hunt that will be taking place at Cooks Lake during the 2014 hunting season. Please review the following information regarding application procedures and requirements for the hunt and contact Jay Hitchcock at 870-282-8246 if you have any questions. Youth Deer Hunt Dates of this event: December 6th – December 7th, 2014 Do you know a youth between the age of 6 and 15 that would like to ex-

perience hunting and the outdoors but may not have the place or people to take them? If so, please encourage them to apply for a once in a lifetime deer hunt opportunity at a prime location on the Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Arkansas. A chaperone and/or firearm can be provided if the youth needs either for the hunt. This hunt will take place on December 6 and December 7, with a mandatory orientation occurring on the afternoon of Saturday, November 29. Only 10 permits will be issued to youth between the ages of 6 and 15 years old (as of December 6, 2014). Those selected for

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past hunts will not be selected for this year’s hunt, as this is a one-time hunting opportunity. Each selected participant must be accompanied on the hunt by a chaperone that cannot possess a firearm on the hunt. Youths who have completed hunter education must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old. Youths who have not completed hunter education must be under the direct supervision of an adult at least 21 years old. How to apply for a youth hunt Please print or type the youth applicant’s complete name and phone number on the back of an Official US postcard. Send the postcard to Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge, c/o Jay Hitchcock, P.O. Box 205, St Charles, AR, 72140. Applicants may also apply in person at the Visitor Center in St. Charles. Applications must be postmarked by October 15, 2014. Successful applicants will be contacted during the week of October 15, 2014.

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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. D eWitt/Ar k ans as 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. (NovemberMarch) 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.

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The St. Charles Fire Department Auxiliary meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. Club Meetings American Legion and Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at Camp Doughboy at 6:30 p.m. Arkansas County Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas County Bank Community Room. Caring and Sharing Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Court Square in DeWitt. Unity Baptist Church Community Clothes Closet is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Delta Medicine Assist Program will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baptist Medical Health Clinic in Stuttgart. DeWitt Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door. DeWitt Athletic Booster Club meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m. DeWitt 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. 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 Arkansas County Health Dept. Weigh-ins begin at 5 p.m. Ya-gotta-wanna AlAnon Group provides support for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. Al-Anon meets 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Presbyterian Church, 120 W. 7th, Stuttgart, AR.

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LOCAL NEWS

Arkansas County Fair Queen Pageants

Miss Arkansas County Riley Knoll

2014 Arkansas County Fair week kicked off in high fashion Saturday, September 6, 2014 with the crowning of five new fair queens. The pageants were held at DeWitt High School Auditorium with 1979 Miss Arkansas County Becca Rasco Mehlin serving as Mistress of Ceremonies. Rylee Knoll of Gillett has been named the sixty-eighth Miss Arkansas County. She is the seventeen year old daughter of Matthew and Jana Knoll, and a senior at DeWitt High School. Rylee was also named interview winner in preliminary competition. Her sponsor was Knoll Excavation. Janie Thompson of DeWitt was named first runnerup, swimsuit, and congeniality winner. She is the twenty year old daughter of Larry and Judith Thompson and a student at Phillips Community College. Her sponsor was Dean’s Pharmacy. Second runner-up and photogenic winner was Cassie Edwards of De-

Witt. She is seventeen years old and the daughter of Leon and Angie Edwards. She is a senior at DeWitt High School, and was sponsored by Leon Edwards Trucking. Fifteen year old Maraye Tudor of Stuttgart is the twenty-second Junior Miss Arkansas County. Maraye is the daughter of Terri Hancock Tudor and a sophomore at Stuttgart High School. She was sponsored by family and named interview and sportswear winner. First runner-up and congeniality winner Gillian Griffin of DeWitt is the daughter of Cindy Griffin. She is thirteen years old, and was sponsored by Kelly’s on the Square. Victoria Adams of DeWitt was named second runner-up. She is the sixteen year old daughter of Shane Adams and Shirley Adams. Her sponsor was Adams Fertilizer Equipment. Fourteen year old Cheyenne Cox was named third runner-up and photogenic winner. Cheyenne

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Petite Miss Carrington Hollimon

Little Miss Kirsten Sneed

Princess Bluebonnet Grace Edmondson

is the fourteen year old daughter of Boo and Beth Cox. She is in the eighth grade at DeWitt High School. Her sponsor was Cox Hometown Realty. The fourth Petite Miss Arkansas County is Carrington Hollimon of DeWitt. She is the eleven year old daughter of J.D. and Michelle Hollimon. She was sponsored by Quack Attack Guide Service. She is in the sixth grade at DeWitt Middle School. First runner-up is Laisa Milliken of DeWitt. She is the twelve year old daughter of Gail Milliken and a seventh grader at DeWitt Middle School. Her sponsor was Kora’s Klassic Kutters. Gracin Griffin of DeWitt has been named second runner-up and her sponsor was Kelly’s on the Square. She attends DeWitt Elementary, and is the ten year old daughter of Cindy Griffin. Carson Hollimon of DeWitt is the third runner-up. She is the ten year old daughter of J.D. and Michelle Hollimon, and a fifth grader at DeWitt Elementary School. Her sponsor was The Paddy. Fourth runnerup is Brandy Crawford of Stuttgart. She is eleven years old and in the sixth grade at Meekins Middle School. She is the daughter of Randy and Lori Crawford and her sponsor was Mack’s Prairie Wings. Most photogenic winner was awarded to Kirsten Harden of Stuttgart. She is the nine year old daughter of Larry and Jami Harden and attending fourth grade at Park Avenue Elementary. Her sponsor was Papaw and Noni. Other contestants include Kenlee St. John, Gabrielle Graham,

Laynie Watson, Tori Tefteller, Ashlynne Jenkins, and Jaden Wallace. The twenty-fourth Little Miss Arkansas County is Kirsten Sneed of DeWitt. She is the eight year old daughter of Lauren Harris and Timmy Sneed. She is a third grader at DeWitt Elementary School, and was sponsored by Boyd & Buie. Her first runner-up is Natalie Pinson of DeWitt. Natalie is eight years old and in the third grade at DeWitt Elementary School. She was sponsored by Pleasant Grove Farm, Inc., and is the daughter of Craig and Stephanie Pinson. Second runner-up is Taia Hicks of Stuttgart. She is the eight year old daughter of Undra Hicks and Dena Milliken. She is in the third grade at Park Avenue Elementary and was sponsored by Popular Creek Church. Carley Sloate of Gillett was named third runner-up and photogenic winner. Carley is six years old and a first grader at Gillett Elementary School. She is the daughter of Sarah Sloate and the late Danny Sloate. She was sponsored by Sloate’s Contract Lawn Service for the Stuttgart Housing Authority. Rounding out the court is fourth runner-up Bentley Fox of Gillett. She is the seven year old daughter of Curtis and Misty Fox. She is in the second grade at Gillett Elementary School, and was sponsored by Nichols Farm. Other contestants include Kelsie Powell, Jayln Mannis, Alahna Rhodes, Jaden Criddle, and Tillie Nall. The forty-seventh Princess Bluebonnet is Grace Edmondson of St. Charles. She is the

six year old daughter of Tim and Mandy Edmondson. She is in the first grade at Gillett Elementary School. She was sponsored by Sartain Auto Parts. First runner-up is Keegan Bowie of DeWitt. She is the four year old daughter of Chad and Kendall Bowie and attending PreK at Patillo Center School. Her sponsor was Dean’s Pharmacy. Mary Katherine Denny of St. Charles was named second runner-up. She is the six year old daughter of J.P. and Melba Denny. Her sponsor was Luebke Farms, and she is a first grader at DeWitt Elementary. Addison Adams is third runnerup. She is the daughter of Brian and Dana Adams and was sponsored by Knoll Excavation. She is five years old and in kindergarten at DeWitt Elementary School. Fourth runner-up is Charlie Jo Fletcher of DeWitt. She is the four year old daughter of Kirt and Becky Fletcher and attending DeWitt First Baptist Church Preschool. Her sponsor was Gill Trackhoe. Photogenic winner Tori Ross is the four year old daughter of Lee and Chasity Ross. She attends DeWitt First Baptist Church Preschool. Her sponsor was The Catfish Shack. Other Bluebonnet contestants include Ivy Bogy, Joslyn Bivens, Mileah Isom, Savanna Smith, Kyleigh Canamore, Jaden Hornbeck, and Katelyn Purvis. Mountain View native Clancey Ferguson entertained the crowd with her fiddle during the opening and intermissions. She also provided background music for Junior Miss and Miss Arkansas County Eve-

ning Gown competition. 2013 Princess Bluebonnet Berkeley Fox entertained everyone with a ballet performance to “It’s A Wonderful World”. A number of local businesses and individuals generously donated their goods and services, and/or their time. The annual Lindsey Jordan Murphy “Beautiful Smile Award”, which includes Britesmile Whitening Kits donated by Family Dental Associates of DeWitt and Stuttgart, matching wardrobe allowance certificates at Applause Dress Shop in Little Rock, a month of fitness classes donated by Donna Padgett and Full Force Fitness have been given to the Junior Miss and Miss Arkansas County winners in preparation for October competition at Junior State Fair Queen and State Fair Queen in Little Rock. All five queens received Screen Art courtesy of Wired Up in Star City. Subway of DeWitt provided gift cards and free cookie cards for backstage and behind the scenes help. Melissa Wood served as judge’s chaperone. Joni Philipp, Kahlan Philipp, Monica Box, and Jenna Wood helped backstage. Penny Cummings and Rhonda Bowen served as score auditors, and several Arkansas County Fair Board members ran errands, collected money, distributed contestant numbers, etc. Amber Kagebein, Kristen Cazar, Rosie Killion, Suzanne McGonigal, and Tiffani Burns provided a convertible for the queen’s to ride on in the parade. Thanks to each of you for your generosity!

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LOCAL NEWS

Grand Prairie Quilt Society

The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met September 11 at the Stuttgart Public Library with eight members present. Glenda opened the meeting with the thought for the day...”Locked inside the stitches of every quilt are bits and pieces of our life”.... The July and August minutes and treasurer’s reports were given and approved. Under Old Business: several of the members had photos and told of the lovely quilts seen on the field trip to the Little Rock quilt exhibits. Under New Business: Shelley reminded everyone to bring several pieces of fabric to the October 8th Sit ‘n Sew for the paper-piecing workshop. They should have 3 light and 3 dark pieces, and their sewing machine. Shelley will provide the paper block patterns. Your fabric should also be starched and ironed to achieve the best results. Several members are also planning to go to the AWOL (Arkansas Women on the Loose) quilt retreat at the 4-H center in Ferndale--Sept 19-21. Some of them told

of the projects they will work on during the weekend. We are looking forward to seeing their finished quilts at the next meeting. During Show and Share: Glenda showed twenty crocheted hats she has made for the Xmas shoebox project. LouAnna then gave a demonstration on the Disappearing NinePatch pattern. You start with a standard NinePatch block made with 5” blocks. Using a rotary cutter and ruler, cut down the center of the block, at 2 1/4”, both vertically and horizontally. Then you can move and arrange the 4 blocks made by the cuts into any pattern you choose. There are many variations to pick from, depending on the colors of your blocks and your preference. The members had a good time (and many laughs ensued) as they arranged and re-arranged the blocks to get the effect they desired. The October 8th meeting will be a Sit ‘n Sew from 9:00am til 3:00pm at the Stuttgart Public Library. See you there!

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RECEPTION HONORING ANA HOLLIS

A reception honoring Ana Hollis, CEA-Family and Consumer Sciences, was held at the Arkansas County Extension Office in DeWitt, Wednesday, September 10th. Ana started working at the Extension Office in 2010, and will be relocating with her family to West Virginia.

County Judge and Mayors Attend Last Intergovernmental Council Meeting By Terrye Seamon The old Scout song lyrics “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, and the other is gold” sum up the theme of Arkansas County’s Intergovernmental Cooperative Council Meeting September 5 at the Stuttgart Courthouse annex. Not only was the meeting the last one of 2014, it was also the last meeting for Arkansas County Judge Glenn “Sonny” Cox, Mayor Alice Black of Humphrey, and Mayor Marianne Maynard of Stuttgart. After each of the county departments updated the council on their department’s programs and activities, several of the Arkansas County mayors briefed everyone on projects in their respective cities and reminisced about their service in office as mayor. They also expressed their well wishes to Judge Cox on his future plans. Almyra Mayor Mark Bennett said that over the years he and Cox have worked closely together, but the most enjoyable project they worked on was the 150 year Sesquicentennial celebration for the county. “I want you to know that you have done a lot of good for this county. As you move on to the next stage in life, I want you to know that you

Left to Right - Stuttgart Mayor Marianne Maynard, Arkansas County Judge Glenn “Sonny” Cox, Humphrey Mayor Alice Black

are going to be missed,” Bennett said. St. Charles Mayor Robert Patrick told Cox, “You’ve taught me an awful lot in the years that we’ve been together, and I appreciate your help and wish you good luck on your future and what you do. I hope you are as happy there as you’ve been as judge.” Mayor Alice Black who is retiring from her service as Mayor of Humphrey said, “I have enjoyed this intergovernmental council throughout my course. I have learned so much from all of this, and it has been a privilege to serve on here.” In turn Judge Cox

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commended Maynard and Black for the programs they were instrumental in implementing during their service on the Council and terms as mayors of their respective cities. Marianne Maynard, Mayor of Stuttgart, said that although being mayor had never been on her radar, it had been a great eight years. She said she had learned a lot about the details of running a city. Judge Cox said that she took on projects serving on the Council that should have been taken on long before she accepted the challenge. “It’s been really interesting. I truly enjoyed it, but it’s time to move on,” Maynard said. Concerning Judge Cox’s service as county judge, Mayor Ralph

Relyea of DeWitt said, “Sonny, I’ve enjoyed working with you, and I’ve learned a lot. I’d say that there’s nobody in this room who has learned more than I have these last three years. It’s been enjoyable, and it’s been challenging.” Judge Cox explained that he came up with the idea of rotating these intergovernmental meetings around the towns of the county because there are so many counties and cities where the mayors and judges do not get along. He said that he knew of other small counties that have started holding their meetings this way, and it seems to be working for them. “There’s nothing like getting all the mayors of the county and the county judge together along with the county clerk and the people who take care of the OEM and 911 and all the other things and just sit down and learn about each other so when you pick up the phone, you know who you are talking to. You’ve got a good relationship and can talk about things. It’s been enjoyable for me to work with everybody,” Cox said. “I’m not going away. Old judges don’t die, they just fade away,” Judge Cox said. The next Arkansas County Intergovernmental Cooperative Council meeting will be March 6, 2015, in Gillett, hosted by Gillett Mayor Jared Holzhauer.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 3:00 PM Real Estate & Personal

Lile Real Estate, Inc.

Contact: Brandon Staﬀord 501-416-9748 or 501-374-3411 bstaﬀord@lilerealestate.com

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LOCAL NEWS

Talent Show Winners

TOP LEFT - Darion Ives, Vocal Solo Winner, Sang Blown Away by Carrie Underwood. TOP RIGHT - Dance Group Winners performed a tap routine to “Steppin’ Out”, Charlsi Konecny, Chandler Konecny, Cori Keller, Ashley Hopson, Hannah Oliver, Riley Smith, Robin Gallmay, Bailee Boling, Loren Bohanon, Jenny Jia, Sydney Free. BOTTOM LEFT - Cam Shelton, Variety/Novelty Winner, Played guitar and sang Dixieland Delight by Alabama. BOTTOM RIGHT - Maraye Tudor, Dance Solo Winner, Tap danced to “Happy”.

Local citizen supports efforts to combat Arkansas County Fair Pet Show food insecurity in Arkansas Donation will help Sharing & Caring Food Pantry fight hunger Earlier this summer, Jammy Turner was presented with a unique opportunity. Because of his dedication to community outreach programs in rural America, his employer gave him $2,500 to direct to a nonprofit organization of his choosing. After doing some research about food insecurity, he was immediately struck by how severe the problem is in his home state of Arkansas. I really struggled with the decision on which nonprofit organization to select,” explained Turner, a chemical account manager with Monsanto. “After much thought, I always seemed to come back to Sharing & Caring, because of their commitment to provide one of the most basic neces-

sities that man needs, food.” Turner was profoundly affected by the research he did about food security, in particular by the results of a 2012 USDA study, in which Arkansas was worst or second-worst in three heartbreaking categories. According to the study, 8.1 percent of state residents have “very low food security,” meaning they experience severe hunger, and they skip meals or cut back to make ends meet, regardless of whether or not there are children in the house. Additionally, Arkansas leads the nation in food insecurity among seniors, with nearly a quarter of those over 60 dealing with hunger. And almost 20 percent of the state does not always know where

their next meal is coming from. Betty Cotner, Sharing & Caring’s treasurer, mentioned two specific groups who benefit from the pantry’s programs. “We are blessed to get to see the smile on a child’s face when they receive one of our ‘Kiddie Bags’, or when we hear the ‘thank you’ from a senior citizen living on a fixed income.” Cotner also praised Turner’s work in the community. “He has always helped the pantry when necessary,” she noted. “And he continually works on projects in this community. He is definitely an asset to South Arkansas County.” Turner returned the praise, commenting, “I personally know the individuals who founded

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the Sharing & Caring Pantry a few years ago. They are just wonderful, classy people who also have a lifelong connection with agriculture.” About America’s Farmers The America’s Farmers campaign highlights the importance of modern US Agriculture through communications and community outreach programs that partner with farmers to impact rural America. To learn more, visit America’s Farmers at www.AmericasFarmers. com.

Felines (Cats) Longest Hair 1st Place = Rosie belonging to Barrett Mannis Shiniest Coat 1st Place = Isabel belonging to Briley Davis Canines (Dogs) Longest Ears 1st Place = Sammie Lou belonging to Avery Hampton Smallest 1st Place = Chico belonging to Eli Mannis Best Groomed 1st Place = Delta belonging to Arden Relyea 2nd Place = Pork Chop belonging to Cassie Murphy Shortest Legs 1st Place = Sadie belonging to Maxie Stubblefield 2nd Place = Bandit belonging to River Wil-

liams Longest Tail 1st Place = Sugar belonging to Bill Koen 2nd Place = Kramer belonging to Ashtyn Beck & Mary Grace Aufderheide Longest Hair 1st Place = Owen belonging to Ivy Bogy (Shaggiest) Shortest Tail 1st Place = CJ belonging to Cason Williams Best Pet Trick 1st Place = Kramer (Ashton Beck & Mary Grace Aufderheide ) 2nd Place = Chico (Eli Mannis) 3rd Place = Delta (Arden Relyea) Grand Champions Chico (Eli Mannis) & Owen (Ivy Bogy)

Thank you to the customers of Webb’s Tire and Lube Center

from Bobby and Alicia Webb We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our wonderful customers for supporting us over the past year. We have struggled with this decision, but have decided to close Webb’s Tire and Lube Center in DeWitt. After opening our Stuttgart location of Webb’s Sporting Goods and Pawn, we found ourselves spread too thinly. As some of you know, we are in the process of building a new sporting goods store in Stuttgart. It is set to open in the spring. We found it completely “overwhelming” to try to take care of all three businesses at one time. We had to decide where to dedicate our time and effort. We both decided the sporting goods business is where our heart is. We want to devote all of our time building what we truly love in Arkansas County. We envision growing our sporting goods business to a higher level and becoming an industry leader. We will continue to operate Webb’s Auto Sales as usual out of the tire and lube center location. Once again, thank you for your continued support. Sincerely, Bobby & Alicia Webb

Webb’s Sporting Good, Tackle & Pawn 1970 W. Whitehead Drive, DeWitt, AR 2200 S. Timber Street, Stuttgart, AR 870-946-0168 870-672-7296

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FAITH & RELIGION

Praying for Brothers Pastor Steve Ellison

Acts 18 tells about Paul’s work in Corinth. Paul was staying in the home of Aquilla and Priscilla while making tents and testifying about Christ in the synagogue. Unbelieving Jews threw Paul out of the synagogue, so God in His marvelous way arranged for Paul to move into the home of Titius Justus, who just happened to live next door to the synagogue. Paul lived there for the next eighteen months. Furthermore, God brought Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, to saving faith. Acts 18:8 states that Crispus’ whole household and many Corinthians were believing and being baptized. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 describes some of those were saved, “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, 10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.” That is a mighty work of God! Acts 18 does not tell us exactly how or why God worked in the way that He did but perhaps 2 Thessalonians gives the reason. Very soon after Paul arrived in Corinth, Silas and Timothy came with a report and some questions from the church at Thessalonica. Paul wrote two letters as a response. Second Thessalonians is mostly teaching on the “Day of the Lord” (return of Christ). However, Paul inserts a prayer request in 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2, “Finally, brethren, pray for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be glorified, just as it did also with you; and that we will be rescued from perverse and

evil men; for not all have faith.” Certainly God has not laid down specific formulas for bringing about spiritual awakening and revival but surely it is instructive to see how He has worked in the past. In 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2, Paul asked for two very noble requests: the word of the Lord would spread rapidly and that God’s messengers would be rescued from perverse and evil men. Often we (that includes me) pray for things that are not part of God’s divine plan simply because we do not know any better. Our knowledge is tremendously limited and our perspective is very self-centered. These two verses give us a model prayer for awakening and revival. We are surrounded by people who are exactly like those described in 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. God desires for them to be saved. God is just as capable now as He was in the first century. No person is beyond God’s reach. If you are already praying in this way, please do not give up. If you are not praying in this way, please start. Pray that God’s word will spread rapidly accomplishing the purpose for which He sent it. Please pray that it will melt icy hearts, making them responsive to the gospel. Please pray that God’s messengers will not be hindered. That will not mean that messengers will not face opposition or persecution for those things may be exactly what God uses to bring about awakening and revival. What it means is that God’s message would go forth unhindered and accomplish His purposes. Every time the gospel goes out, opposition arises. That is not a problem. God uses that opposition to accomplish His purposes. Any and every time the Holy Spirit makes the truths of God come alive, there will be opposition. Please pray.. ..……..…..pastorsteve8800@gmail.com

A Thought By Michael P. Daniel Take care that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you, in heaven their angels continually see the face of My Father in heaven.” Matthew 18:10 Often this passage is taken as meaning small children, but the broader context would surely include not only small children but “infants” in the faith as well; new believers who are still trying to work out their connection to The Lord and to the Church (can’t know one and not know the other!). The language of admonishment, however, is much stronger than we take note of because we do not often consider that we “despise” anyone as much as we just

“The Least of These” He hated every minute of it. Only 11-years-old, the young boy detested having to help take care of his grandfather, who was crippled, virtually blind and confined to a wheelchair. Part of his responsibilities included helping feed the old man, even though he never said “Thank you” or indicated he even knew his grandson was there helping him. So, finally, one day in a moment of exasperation the lad burst into the kitchen and screamed at his mother, “I’m not doing it anymore!” as he ran outside, slamming the door behind him. Quietly, his mother followed, finally finding him behind the shed, weeping profusely. “What’s wrong, Johnny?” she softly asked in a way only a mother can. “I’m sick and tired of taking care of Grandpa!” he retorted, with tears streaming down his face. “He makes a mess, drools his food down his chin and sometimes knocks the plate off into the floor. He acts like I’m not even there and never as much as says ‘Thank you!’ when I do things for him. All of my friends are out playing baseball or having fun, but I’m stuck in the house helping take care of him— and I’m tired of it!!” he continued. PAGE TWO Slowly, his mother sat down beside him and said, “Son, there’s something I need to tell you about Grandpa that you don’t know. When you were very young our house caught on fire and, in a panic, your father and I ran out of the house to safety, both of us thinking the other one had you. “But neither one of us did. And, it suddenly dawned on us that you were still in the burning house in your crib. Needless to say, we screamed and began to panic. “Grandpa was standing there and saw what was going on and immediately made a beeline for the house. He ran into the house, seemingly oblivious to the flames and after what seemed an eternity emerged with you in his arms.

don’t “like” someone. Yet the language challenges us to take a closer look at what it means to “despise” someone even if we are not actively seeking to do them harm. The love/hate analogies throughout the Scriptures are much stronger than any particular feelings we may have (including ambivalence); in very nearly every context the love/ hate speaks more closely of what we “do” or fail to “do” for others. We love when we “do” regardless of how we feel, and we “hate” or “despise” when we neglect the needs of those who have legitimate needs or fail to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Small children and those new to the faith require the

The Lutheran Churches of South Arkansas County Invite You To Worship:

St. Luke Lutheran St. Paul Lutheran Church Church

903 E. 2nd St.-DeWitt Corner of 2nd & RoseGillett 548-2554 946-2312 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m.

Where Jesus Christ Is Always Present In Word and Sacrament Pastor Chad Philipp

By Tom Smith

full attention, protection, and nurture of the Church. Just as there is only one Body (which is Christ), there can be only One Church (of which Christ is the Head). And the whole of the people of The Lord are commanded to care for those who cannot care for themselves, whatever the need. To “despise” these is to decide that it’s not “my” business even as we become aware – and thus deny Christ Himself. As is so often said not only in the Church but in the secular business world: if you become aware of a problem, it becomes your problem until it is resolved or until you ask for help. To “despise” is to deny this reality because we simply do not care enough to put our-

“His clothes were smoldering. His hair and eyebrows were singed. And, we realized he’d been badly burned over his face, arms and hands. But, you were safe because he’d cradled you in his arms. “Many of his problems today stem from that time. The flames burned the pupils of his eyes and that’s why he cannot see. The heat seared his lungs and that’s why he has trouble breathing. And, many other of his physical and mental problems stem from that day, but he’s never complained—because he knew that’s what it took to save you.” By this time Johnny’s eyes were wide open. Huge tears streamed down his face as he realized what his grandfather had done for him. And, sobbing like his heart was broken, he fell into his mother’s arms, crying “I never knew that. He saved my life! He’s my hero! I’ll never complain again about having to help him!” And, he never did. PAGE THREE It’s amazing what a change in perspective will do to our attitudes, isn’t it? Maybe that’s why Jesus said “If you’ve done thisor-that to these, the least of My brethren, you’ve done it unto Me” (Matthew 25:40). Oh, dear Reader, how quickly we prejudge those around us, labeling or stereotyping them without even getting to know them. How this grieves the Heavenly Father’s heart! But, oh how it blesses Him when we treat others with the same type Love He’s shown to us. May we never forget that there’s no one—absolutely no one—that we meet each day who’s not there except by God’s direction or permission. May we be slow to judge and quick to reach out. Only then will we know what it means to have a heart like His. Only then. (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).

selves out except for those we “like”. Social justice involves much more than a pet project for a particular cause, spewing bile toward those we disagree with, and cursing elected officials who do not succumb to our demands and do for the “little ones” what we are unwilling to do ourselves. Social justice requires our active engagement not with political lobbies but with the “little ones” not to merely speak in their behalf but to “do” for them what they cannot do for themselves. This is fulfillment of the Great Commandments to “love the Lord our God with all we have and with all we are” and to “love our neighbors Bro. Dennis

as ourselves” which, as Jesus affirms, is “like the first [Great Commandment]”. We cannot revel in our salvation while others suffer in their misery, and we must never demand of “Caesar” what we are unwilling to do ourselves. The Love we claim to know is the Love we are required to express. And we will never really know or even appreciate the depth of that Love until we actually engage in that Love. It is our duty, it is our privilege, and it is our Lord’s blessing. Blessings, Michael

Ingle Pastor

Schedule of Services Sunday School...................9:45 A.M.

Jason Burke Assc. Pastor/ Youth Minister Perry Simpson Music

Morning Worship..............10:45 A.M. Evening Service..................6:00 P.M. Adult Bible Study Tues.......6:00 P.M. Teen Bible Study Wed........6:00 P.M. AWANA Wed..................6:00 P.M.

Unity

Missionary Baptist Church 4th & Harrison, DeWitt, AR (870) 946-1390

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Demolition Derby

1st place: Hunter Sweetin $3000.00

2nd place: Josh Layman $1000.00

3rd place: Matt Slain $500.00

DEMOLITION DERBY WINNERS Prettiest Car: Dana’s House Car with driver Duane Grisham Best Driver: Matt Slain Heat Winners-$150.00 Heat #1: Will Fisher, Matt Slain, Heath Watson, Jon Aaron Jackson, Trevor Duncan Heat #2: Josh Layman, Kurt James, Daniel Young, Damon Sebree Heat #3: Bradley Rodgers, Hunter Slain, Duane Grisham, Gunner James Hard Luck: Ryan Slain, Jacob Sullivan, Logan Holbert, Hunter Sweetin

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COMMUNITY NEWS

78th Arkansas County Fair

Senior Malik Brown visits the exhibit building

Gillett kindergarten visits the fair

Hoyt McFerrin with Granddaughter Hadley Reece

Addison Ritcher and Kinley Ruffin visit the exhibit building

Miss Arkansas County Rice Lizzie Bronson’s booth

Blue ribbon goat

Preschooler Christian Hobbs

Bobbie Pace with daughter Shyla

Miss Kim’s Kindergarten Class

Carter Building Supply booth at exhibit building

Master Gardener’s booth

Clancey Ferguson Band performing at fair

One of the Talent show winner’s, Cam Shelton performing at fair

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Arkansas County Parade

COMMUNITY NEWS ARKANSAS COUNTY FAIR QUEENS

Miss Arkansas County Riley Knoll

Danny Hearn with grandson Carter Hearn Jr Miss Maraye Tudor

Division #1 1st Place- Arkansas County Bank

2nd Place- DeWitt Bank and Trust Petite Miss Carrington Hollimon

3rd Place- Farmers and Merchants

Division #2 1st Place- Pattillo Center School and Sweepstakes Winner

Little Miss Kirsten Sneed

Princess Bluebonnet Grace Edmondson 2nd Place- First Baptist Preschool

3rd Place- PCCUA

Division #3 1st Place- DeWitt PeeWee Football

2nd Place- DeWitt Football PeeWee Cheerleaders

Dragon of the Week Name: LeighAnn Haynes

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DEADLINE MONDAY NOON

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Gillett News

Crocketts Bluff, Ethel & St. Charles News By: Margaret Aycock • 870-282-8030 • 870-723-5071 • aymara@hughes.net GREETINGS: Hello everyone! A nice cool morning, a hot cup of coffee, a double-decker chocolate Moon Pie and I can just about tackle anything!!! Ha! Ha! FAIR WEEK COMMENTS: Golly gee, I cannot believe that fair week has already come and gone for this year. I only got to go out one afternoon and that was Monday. Ida Newkirk of St. Charles, one of my BFF, came by and got me to go out to the fairgrounds with her. She and I have been putting jigsaw puzzles together all year to pass time. Ida entered five puzzles that she has framed. I entered two that my husband has framed for me with some old boards that were over 100 years old. One of my puzzles is a baby fawn lying down and the other, is two baby lab pups lying on hay and they are playing with an old laceup boot. I’m very proud of my pictures and I plan to enter more next year. Thanks J.W. for the good job you did in framing them. By-the- way, we got blue ribbons on both.. PRAYERS

REQUESTED: I would like to ask everybody to please pray for a friend of mine in Monticello, who is had surgery there this week. Christine Robb of Monticello, had breast cancer several years ago. Just recently, Christine had to have the other breast removed. The most recent surgery was not as successful as the first, and she is having to undergo surgery again. Hang in there, Christine. You are tough!!!RECIPE: SMOKED RICE 1 stick butter 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped white onion 2 cans cream of chicken soup 2 cups chicken broth 1 Tbsp. liquid smoke 4 cups cooked rice Melt butter in large iron skillet until tender. Add remaining ingredients. Mix and pour into a 13” x 9” baking dish. Bake approximately 30 minutes at 350 degree. Serves about 10 . GOD BLESS THE WHOLE USA, AND, LORD, PLEASE KEEP US ALL SAFE. WE “THANK YOU” HEAVENLY FATHER FOR

OUR FREEDOM & ALL OUR BLESSINGS! BIRTHDAYS: Sept. 25 Jason Lockhart, Isaiha Lockhart, Branson Worsencroft, Alexis AufderHeide, Jeff Hornbeck Sept. 26 Kenneth Watson, Connie Hudson, Satia R. Spencer, Autumn Danner. Sept. 27 Wendy Horton, Alesha Jones, Jessie Dean George, Jackson Teal, Katy Frizzell. Sept. 28 Ryan Elizabeth Thurman, Justin Noble, Russie West, Tanya Yeilding, Will Padgett. Sept. 29 Mike Merritt, Miguel Purdy, Ayla Nicole Box, Leikin Chapman, Shane Young, Christian Shook Densmore, Ronny Allen , Thomas Berta. Oct. 1 Irene Vansandt, Christi Obenshain, Heidi Duffield. ANNIVERSARIES: Ralph & Tiila Relyea Sept. 29 Wheatley & Christie Merritt - Sept. 30 Jason & Kalyn Starks Oct. 1

I look forward to reading the news regarding your family and friends! Contact Darla Grantham, P.O. Box 324, Gillett, AR 72055, call (870) 548-2850, or email dgrantham@ pccua.edu. Leisure Club Meets in September The Leisure Club met in the Adult Sunday School room of the Gillett United Methodist Church on Tuesday, September 9, with nine present and Jeannie Fletcher as hostess. After Dorothy Connelly called several games of Bingo, winners selected their prizes. The group enjoyed the delicious refreshments furnished by Fletcher. The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 14, at 2 p.m. in the Adult Sunday School room of the Gillett United Methodist Church with Debbie Daniels as hostess. Please join us for refreshments and good fellowship.

HELP WANTED

Lumber One Home Center

is accepting resumes/applications for dependable individual to work in the warehouse/lumber yard. Job duties will require truck driving, forklift operation, and physical lifting. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health insurance, and profit sharing. Please apply in person at 301 E. Michigan St. - Stuttgart, AR 72160

Lumber One Home Center

is accepting resumes/applications for fastpaced job inside retail store. Responsibilities include stocking, inventory control, and customer service. Some computer skills needed. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health insurance and profit sharing. Please apply in person at 301 E. Michigan St. - Stuttgart, AR 72160

DeWitt Hospital & Nursing Home 1641 S. Whitehead Drive, DeWitt, AR 72042 DHNH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

DEWITT NURSING HOME is currently seeking

RNs, LPNs & CNAs Sign on Bonuses Available New CNA Payscale

Contact: Lynn O'Briant or Dana Adams 870-946-3571 ext. 2251 & 2253

Crestpark is now accepting applications

LOOKING FOR PRIVATE SITTING JOBS – Will travel within 25 miles and have references. Call Vicki Midkiff at 3440993. Adv. 37-2tp Tired of your dead end job? Check out the classifieds of the DeWitt Era-Enterprise each week, and find that dream job you’ve been looking for!

COMMUNITY CONNECTOR POSITION OPEN – Train, then work in Arkansas County. Need driver’s license, registered vehicle, and pass a background check. Call Naomi Cottoms at 870-338-8900 or 870338-1869. Adv. 37-1tp Find a new job in the DeWitt Era-Enterprise Classifieds!

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR Supervising Teacher Position

at Pattillo Center School, Inc. Qualifications for the job require certification in P-4 Special Education degree. Please call 870-946-1606 for more information, or pick up an application at the school 601 South Union Street in DeWitt, AR

Crestpark is Now Accepting Applications for

CNAs

Apply in person. See Carole Anne Dumond

for all positions

Retirement Inn 1325 Liberty Dr., DeWitt, AR 72042

Experience is helpful, but not required. Apply in person to Leslie Gibson at Crestpark

ARKANSAS COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT

in the Dietary field.

Retirement Inn 1325 Liberty Dr., DeWitt, AR 72042

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR Supervising Teacher Position

WILL TRAIN THE RIGHT PERSON THAT IS WILLING TO LEARN AND WORK Pre-Employment Drug Testing Required

Applications may be picked up at the County Judge’s Office in DeWitt, 101 Court Square & Stuttgart, 312 S. College Street No Phone Calls Please

Obituary Ray Douglas Cupples

Ray Douglas CupplesRay Douglas Cupples of Forrest City, AR, born July 2nd 1960 to Nyray Cupples and Edith Bounds-Cupples in DeWitt, AR was called to heaven from his home September 14, 2014. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Cupples, daughter Aleyn Cupples of North Carolina, son Ray Jr of DeWitt, AR, mother Edith Jacobs of DeWitt, 4 brothers, Matthew Cupples and Carl Cupples of DeWitt, Robert Cupples and Gilbert Cupples of Little Rock, 2 sisters, Angel Ikner of DeWitt and Genevia “Sissy”

Sherman of Stuttgart, 3 nieces and 5 nephews, 1 great niece and 1 great nephew, best friend and “brother” Earl Neighbors of Fort Smith. He is preceded in death by his father Nyray Cupples and son Richard Cupples. He served in the US Army 82nd Airborne, stationed at Fort Bragg/Pope Air force base in North Carolina and Arkansas Army National Guard in Dewitt, Arkansas. Services will be held Saturday, September 20th, at 3pm, First Missionary Baptist Church, 5298 Hwy 1, Caldwell, AR 72322.

HELP WANTED

Industrial Iron Works/Adams Fertilizer Equipment is accepting applications for an experienced Diesel Mechanic Apply in person at 1503 South Whitehead Drive in DeWitt No phone calls please.

TAKING APPLICATIONS GDM SEEDS, INC. is accepting applications for Fall Season Positions Apply in person at GDM SEEDS, INC., 674 Hwy. 165 North, DeWitt, AR 72042.

Immediate Openings Clerical and Industrial positions. Temp to Hire ATeam Staffing will be taking applications at the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce Office Located at 507 S. Main Every Tuesday from 10:00am - 11:30am Call Megan to schedule an appointment!

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Constitution Week 2014

Administrative Assistant Ruby Allen and Grand Prairie Constitution Week Chairperson Glenda Fread watch as Arkansas County Judge Sonny Cox signs the Constitution Week Proclamation

Whereas, September 17, 2014 marks the two hundred and twenty-seventh anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and Whereas, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate the occasion; and Whereas, public law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as constitution week; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenn “Sonny” Cox, Judge of the County of Arkansas do hereby proclaim September 17 through 23, 2014 to be CONSTITUTION WEEK In the County of Arkansas ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the County of Arkansas on this seventeenth day of September in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty eight.

America Celebrates U.S. Constitution DAR Promotes Constitution Week Awareness September 17, 2014, begins the national celebration of Constitution Week. The weeklong commemoration of America’s most important document is one of our country’s least known official observances. Our Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties and freedom, and to ensure those inalienable rights to every American. The tradition of celebrating the Constitution

was started many years ago by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). In 1955, the Daughters petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into Public Law #915 on August 2, 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The aims of the celebration are to (1) emphasize citizens’ responsibilities for protecting and defending the

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Opening

Monday, October 7th from 4-6pm Open the first Monday of each month 4-6pm Open the 2nd and 4th Tuesday and Thursday of each month 9:30-11:30am Location: Unity Baptist Church, 823 W. Fourth Street (upstairs) *Now accepting Fall and Winter clothing in good condition (clean, no rips, tears, or broken zippers), shoes, coats, and other day-to-day necessities. Items may be dropped off Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday from 8:00-11:00am

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

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Constitution, preserving it for posterity; (2) inform the people that the Constitution is the basis for America’s great heritage and the foundation for our way of life; and (3) encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787. The United States of America functions as a Republic under the Constitution, which is the oldest document still in active use that outlines the self-government of a people. This landmark idea that men had the inalienable right as individuals to be free and live their lives under their own governance was the impetus of the American Revolution. Today, the Constitution stands as an icon of freedom for people around the world. “Constitution Week is the perfect opportunity to read and study this great document which is the safeguard of our American liberties,” states DAR President General, Lynn Forney Young. “We encourage all citizens across the country to take time this week to reflect on our heritage of freedom and come together to Celebrate America!” DAR has served

America for 124 years as its foremost cheerleader. In 1928, the Daughters began work on a building as a memorial to the Constitution. John Russell Pope, architect of the Jefferson Memorial, was commissioned to design the performing arts center, known as DAR Constitution Hall. Today, DAR Constitution Hall is one of the only structures erected in tribute to the Constitution of the United States of America. Known as the largest women’s patriotic organization in the world, DAR has over 175,000 members with approximately 3,000 chapters in all 50 states and 13 foreign countries. The DAR has long promoted patriotism through commemorative celebrations, memorials, scholarships and activities for children and programs for new immigrants. Grand Prairie Chapter welcomes inquiries about DAR and its programs. Chapter Regent Ashli Ahrens (501-940-5520) or Chapter Registrar Mary Baxley (501-4547000) is happy to discuss DAR with anyone interested in the DAR organization. Grand Prairie Chapter DAR meets the 4th Saturday afternoon September thru May.

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COMMUNITY NEWS PCCUA Ag Students

DeWitt, Gillett School Menus Sponsored by Monday, Sept 22 Breakfast Two Whole Wheat Pancakes with Syrup, Fruit Lunch Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Grapes, Whole Wheat Roll Tuesday, Sept 23 Breakfast Whole Wheat Biscuits, Sausage & Jelly, Fresh Oranges Lunch Pepperoni Pizza, Tossed Salad, Banana Bread, Fresh Fruit Wednesday, Sept 24 Breakfast Whole Wheat Toast, Assorted Cereal, Fruit Juice Lunch

Beef Taco/Cheese, Pinto Beans, Apple Wedges, W/W Oatmeal Cookie Thursday, Sept 25 Breakfast Scramble Eggs, Whole Wheat Toast, Fresh Fruit Lunch BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Sliced Peaches Friday, Sept 26 Breakfast Whole Wheat French Toast, Sausage Links, Fresh Fruit Lunch Spaghetti/Meat Sauce, Seasoned Green Beans, Pineapple Chunks, Whole Wheat Roll

DeWitt Senior Center Menus Sponsored by Monday, Sept 22 Swiss Steak, Whipped Potatoes, California Vegetables, White Bread, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Milk Tuesday, Sept 23 BBQ Pork Rib Patty, Ranch Beans, French Fries, Hamburger Bun, Mixed Fruit Cup, Catsup, Milk Wednesday, Sept 24 Sliced Turkey Breast,

Turkey Gravy, Country Potatoes, Lima Beans, Dinner Roll, Banana Pudding, Roll Thursday, Sept 25 Chicken and Dressing, Yams, French Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Strawberry Gelatin, Milk Friday, Sept 26 Frito Pie, Parslied Rice, Chuckwagon Corn, Corn Chips, Fresh Banana, Milk

When school is out parents need a safe place for their kids to go.

The At-Risk After School Meals Programs in Arkansas provide a safe, structured, supervised and adult supported environment. The programs that serve nutritional meals or snacks draw children and teenagers into constructive activities that are safe and educational. Learn how you can provide a program like this in your community by calling (501) 682-8869. State Director, Buster Lackey | Program Manager, Vickie Stewart 1-501-682-8869 or 1-800-482-5850 ext. #28869

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Meet Tom Cotton PCCUA DeWitt Career & Technical Center Ag Instructor, James Branson, demonstrates to his Ag Mechanics class the proper procedures in wiring a room.

Lauren’s Garden Mums Are Blooming! -Turnip Green Seed • Food Plot Seed - Fall Vegetable Plants (Cabbage, Broccoli, Lettuce) and Seeds -

Open

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Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014 5:00pm - 7pm at the Bull Pen Restaurant 523 S. Jefferson Johnny Davis has agreed to an all you can eat fish buffet with all the trimmings for only $10.00 per plate. Come listen to Tom while eating a delicious fish buffet!

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LOCAL SPORTS

Dragons Beat Carlisle 34-32

By Dawn Teer The DeWitt-Carlisle game started off slow on both sides of the ball. The Dragons gave up two touchdowns and two2 point conversions in the first quarter. Carlisle was winning the battle up front with a 16-0 lead. Then the Dragons dominated the 2nd quarter by scoring 31 unanswered points. They started it off with a 2 yd touchdown run by Jake Rieves. Rieves completed a pass to Jamari Gamble for the 2 pt conversion. Then Rieves connected with Dayne Van Camp on a 51 yard touchdown pass. Rieves ran it in for the 2 point conversion to tie

the game. D.D. Bradford scored a touchdown on an 18 yard run and Rieves ran it in again for the 2 pt. conversion. With :11 seconds left in the half, Carlisle attempted a deep pass that was intercepted by Tyran Robinson. Robinson returned the pick 80 yards for the TD. Zack Horner kicked the extra point for a 31-16 halftime lead. The only points in the 2nd half for the Dragons was a 20 yard field goal by Horner which happened to be just enough for the victory. The Bison never gave up and scored two touchdowns of their own in the 2nd half but ended up 2 pts short of ever catching

the Dragons. Dragons won- 34-32 Dragons unofficial stats: Total offense: 326 yards Rushing: DD Bradford 75 yards Jake Rieves 54 yards Taveous Fowler 22 yards Jamari Gamble 2 yards Passing: Rieves 10 for 17, 173 yds, 1 td, 1 int. Receiving: Dayne Van Camp 83 yards Gamble 62 yards Fowler 12 yards Trace Bounds 4 yards Offensive player of the game- Zack Horner Defensive player of the game- McCoy Sollars

7th Grade and Jr High VS Star City

By Dawn Teer The 7th grade Dragons game started out looking like the teams might be fairly evenly matched. Both teams unable to make much progress until a fumble which was recovered by the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs then took it in for a touchdown. The Dragons made a valiant effort to come back with one of their own but were unable to make a first down deep in Bulldog

territory. The Bulldogs came back with a vengeance to score another touchdown bringing their lead to 14-0. The Jr. High game began with DeWitt winning the toss and electing to receive. Tinar Gunnell, Jacob Boyd and Jake Mitchell were back to receive. Jacob Boyd got the ball and was down on the DeWitt 38 yard line for 1st and 10. The offense led by Jacob Boyd

Dragon Pride Defensive Player of the Week

marched down the field but came up short at 4th down and 2. The Bulldogs marched down the field and then on 2nd and 5 they fumbled the ball and DeWitt recovered. Two plays later another fumble, this time by the Dragons with the Bulldogs recovering. This brought up the end of the 1st quarter with the score 0-0. The Bulldogs began the 2nd quarter with a touchdown run

by Dustin Miller. The 2 point conversion was good making it 8 for the Bulldogs. The kickoff was a touchback for the Dragons. Two plays later another fumble recovered by Wilson of the Bulldogs and taken in for a touchdown bringing the score to 16 Bulldogs 0 Dragons. Dragons Gunnell makes a valiant effort after four carries getting the Dragons to the 53 yard line of the Bulldogs. The

Hit of the Week

4th and 2 was unsuccessful and the Bulldogs take over. A 20 yard run by Taylor and Chaney of the Bulldogs makes another Bulldog touchdown. The 2 point conversion was good. Bulldogs kickoff to the Dragons and once again two plays later, a fumble recovered by the Dragons, only to have to punt it away. The punt return is brought back for a touchdown by Sam Reed

of the Bulldogs. After the 2 point conversion is good, the half ended with the score 31 Bulldogs 0Dragons. After halftime, the Dragons attempted to rally against the Bulldogs but were just unable to do so. The Bulldogs were able to score two more touchdowns and two more 2 point conversions. This bringing the score to 47 Bulldogs Dragons 0.

DRAGON SPIRIT Offensive Player of the Week

Dayne Van Camp

All of us at Tommy’s Rexall support the Dragons!

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A Queen For All Ages

2014 American Health Care Association District 6 Southern Belle Queen Pageant

Young Miss Prairie County

Mrs. Reba Powell

Mrs. Reba Powell, resident at DeWitt Nursing Home, was awarded 2nd runner up at the 2014 American Health Care Association District 6 Southern Belle Queen Pageant held Friday, Sept. 12th at the First Baptist Church in Crossett, Ar. The contest was hosted by Stonegate Villa Health and Rehab

of Crossett. Lewis Powell, her son, and his wife, Anita and Linda Harris, C.N.A. at DeWitt Nursing Home and Jennie Shepherd, Social Director at DeWitt Nursing Home also attended the pageant. Mrs. Powell was presented with a trophy and a beautiful pink rose.

Mollie Tiner

Mollie Tiner, a 2nd Grader at PAE, won Young Miss Prairie County Pageant. Mollie is the eight year old daughter of Mark and Stephanie Tiner of DeValls Bluff. Grandparents are

Steve and Peggy Bullock of Crocketts Bluff, and Thelma Tiner of DeValls Bluff. Great-grandmothers are Mary Turney of Stuttgart and Eleanor Bullock of Crocketts Bluff.

Princess Rice XXXVIII Pageant The GFWC of AR Ruth Barrett Fox Club of Hazen announces the 38th annual Princess Rice Pageant. This year due to change of venue the pageant will only host two categories. They will be Jr. Princess Rice for girls in grades 7-9 and Princess Rice grades 9-12. The Pretty Baby Contest will also be held. Next year the club hopes to return to the original format with all the various level of competition. The pageant will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Hazen Community Center, on Front Street in Hazen.

There is a late fee for entries received after September 26th. Trophies and a cash prize will be given to the winner of each pageant division. There are 3 age divisions with a boy and girl winner in each category of the Pretty Baby Contest. If you are interested in entering the pageant or Pretty Baby Contest, you may pick up an entry forms at the following locations or contact Judy Foot at (870) 830-3733 or onefoot@centurytel. net. HAZENHazen Schools or Farmers and Merchants Bank

CARLISLE- Carlisle Schools STUTTGART- Too Cute DEWITT- Southern Surprise and Farmers and Merchants Bank DES ARC- Des Arc Schools and Farmers and Merchants Bank BRINKLEY- Brinkley Schools CLARENDON- Clarendon Schools GILLETTGillett Schools LONOKELonoke Schools and Lonoke Community Center ENGLAND- Delbert’s SEARCY- Reba’s

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