D (USPS156-140) Vol. 131, Number 47 DeWitt, AR 72042 • 16 Pages • 2 Sections • 75 cents
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History Lives On
AROUND THE COUNTY
THANKSGIVING CLOSINGS
City of DeWitt Offices will be closed November 28 and 29, 2013 for Thanksgiving. The City of DeWitt Garbage Pickup for the week of November 28 through November 29, 2013. Tuesday pickup will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday pickup will be Tuesday, and Friday pickup will be Wednesday. DeWitt Transfer Station will be closed Thursday, November 28, 2013.
HOLIDAY SCHOOL DISMISAL
DeWitt School District will be dismissed early on Friday, November 22, 2013. Car riders and walkers will be dismissed at 1:00pm, busses will begin running at 1:15pm. Students will be out of school November 25-29 for Thanksgiving.
PURCHASING COON FOR COON SUPPER
The Gillett Farmer’s and Businessmen’s Club is ready to purchase coon for the Gillett Coon Supper. Purchasing price will be $1.60 per lb. Coon must be cleanly dressed and have 1 front paw. Interested seller’s must call John Cover at (870) 830-0771 to make arrangements for meeting on either Tuesday or Thursday between 10:00 am and noon at the Ag Grow building on Hwy 165 in Gillett.
DWI CLASS
Classes will be held Friday, November 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Level 2+ 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in DeWitt inside the District Courtroom. You will need to take the classes both days to receive a certificate of completion. The classes will be for people who have been charged with a DWI, DUI or Minor in Possession to get there license back. Call in advance to schedule the class at 870-541-9200. The class costs $150 and is payable in a money order only. Send the money order to Quapaw House Inc. P.O. Box 2474 Pine Bluff, AR 71613, or bring it on the first day of class. You must call the office and let someone know you are attending. This class is first come first serve, so reserve your spot.
LEFT: Owens Photography remodel of Charlie Hamilton’s old building. RIGHT: Owen’s Photography building before the remodel.
By Valenya Franks In March 2013, DeWitt lost a great icon, Charlie Hamilton. He was known by all to be an amazing man and a genius in electronics, and everyone knew you could find him at 130 Court Square, next to City Hall. This building was built in 1940, and by the end of Charlie’s time, the building was beginning to show its age. The ceilings were falling in and leaking, the floors were damaged from water and wear and it almost seemed beyond repair. In June 2013, just three months after Charlie’s death, the building was purchased by Kameka and Sandra Owens, sisters-in-law who own and run Owen’s Photography. They had plans for a photography studio in this historic building. After 2 months of hard work, Kameka and Sandra, along with their family and friends, were able to transform the run-down building into a stunning studio with exposed brick, wood floors and a homey atmosphere. Owens Photography started business in 2009 when Sandra bought a camera and said, “I’m going to do this no matter what!” Kameka and Sandra have been sistersin-law for 20 years, and it just made sense for them to go into this together.
Sandra always had a desire for photography when her son, Lee, was a child, and over the years it grew into a hobby. Sandra has more of the artistic and design ideas, while Kameka handles the business end. They say with two people, this system works great. The business started at the Sahara building on HWY 1, which had been offered to them by Sandra’s son, Lee. However, as their business grew, they quickly outgrew the space. They then rented a room from Bullocks, behind Southern Surprise until they had the opportunity to purchase Charlie Hamilton’s old building from Cox Realty. Before there was a building at 130 Court Square, the site was once home to the town’s water pump in the late 19th century; however, by 1913, there was a 2-story, wood frame building where groceries and confectionaries were sold. For part of it’s life, the building was a grocery know as Gordon and Toland’s Grocery. Vince Walton’s wife later had a 10 cent store in the building and at one time, one of the judge’s had an office upstairs. The building that currently stands at 130 Court Square was built in April 1940 by Ms. Cora Deane, and was then later purchased by
Charlie Hamilton for a TV and radio repair shop. It is now owned by Kameka and Sandra Owens for Owens Photography studio. The building has very nice brick detail for a mid-century commercial building, including bands of buff brick, tile-capped parapet, and 6-pane transom windows. Kameka and Sandra were able to chip away plaster from the walls inside and reveal much of the brick for an industrial and loft-like feel. A wall with sliding barn doors was erected to separate the entrance and sitting area from the studio area, which adds to the loft-like appearance. They kept the original door, and this, along with beautiful wood floors and cozy decorations complete the look of a big city studio in small-town DeWitt. They were able to finish the remodel in 7 short weeks with help from their husbands, Brian and Ronnie Owens, their cousin-in-law, Charles Brown, and many other family and friends. Owens Photography is now open for business by appointment only. They are set to celebrate their grand opening November 24 from 1-4 p.m. and look forward to many years to come.
Happy Thanksgiving! You’re Invited!
DeWitt Community Thanksgiving Service Sunday, November 24 at 6:00 p.m. Location: Faith Baptist Church 725 McAdams Rd. • DeWitt • 946-1897 Bro. Jimmy Albrecht, preaching Pastor, First Baptist Church of DeWitt Special Music: Community Choir; Bro. Donald Lee Ruffin, Host Pastor Love Offering Benefits Year-Round Local Assistance for South Arkansas County of the DeWitt Ministerial Alliance of churches
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LOCAL NEWS EWITT POLICE REPORT November 12, 2013 - Officer Spencer was running stationary radar on 16th Street, when he observed a silver Monte Carlo pass by his location, known to have expired state vehicle tags. He got behind the vehicle to make sure the tags were still expired. The tags were displaying October 2013 expiration. Spencer initiated a traffic stop on the car. The car pulled into Conoco parking lot on the west side. He approached the driver and advised the reason for the traffic stop. He told the driver that he would be receiving a citation. He had previously been given a break and told not to drive the car till the vehicle was licensed. While speaking with the driver, Spencer could smell an odor of burnt marijuana in the car. He returned to the patrol car and wrote out a citation. He approached the car again and explained the citation. It was at this time, he could again smell the odor of burnt marijuana. He ordered everyone out of the car, and started his search of the vehicle compartment. He located a small amount of a green leafy-like substance in a crumpled up piece of paper in a pocket on the passenger side back seat. The green leafy-like substance had a look and smell consistent with marijuana. All vehicle occupants were asked if it was theirs, and all responded “no.” All vehicle occupants were handcuffed and placed in the back of the patrol cars. The male subjects were transported by Officer Spencer. The female passengers were transported by Officer Crossett. While at the jail, all subjects were told they would be stripped searched and if they had anything on them that would be the time to tell the officers. The officer would not pursue any kind of furnishing prohibited articles. One of the females told Spencer that she had something down her pants. Officer Crossett accompanied her in the bathroom to be searched. She had a small baggie of a green leafy-like substance in her panties. All four occupants of the vehicle were charged with possession of marijuana. It should also be noted there was green leafy-like substance scattered all over the car. November 12, 2013 – Sergeant Greg Miller was dispatched to an accident on South Monroe Street. Upon arrival, he met with the drivers of both vehicles. Driver 1 said that he was working on the Black Inc. Office when the delivery truck, driven by driver 2 hit his truck. Driver 2 was delivering supplies to the workers on the Black Inc. office and turned into the property and hit the side of the truck. Both were advised that they needed to contact their insurance companies and tell them of the accident.
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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 third Monday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. at the fire station. You do not have to be a board member to attend. DeWitt Airport Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at DeWitt City Hall. DeWitt/Arkansas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets the third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. DeWitt City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. DeWitt Municipal Waterworks meets the second Monday of each month at 3 p.m. at the water office. DeWitt School Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the district office. Gillett City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (November-March) or 7 :30 p.m. (April-October). St. Charles City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the St. Charles Museum. St. Charles Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the St. Charles Fire Department. The St. Charles Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. The St. Charles Fire Department Auxiliary meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. Club Meetings American Legion and Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at Camp Doughboy at 6:30 p.m. Arkansas County Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas County Bank Community Room. Caring and Sharing Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Court Square in DeWitt. Unity Baptist Church Community Clothes Closet is open the first Monday of each month from 4-6 p.m. and the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Delta Medicine Assist Program will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baptist Medical Health Clinic in Stuttgart. DeWitt Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door. DeWitt Athletic Booster Club meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m. DeWitt Band Parents Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the DeWitt High School band room. DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at a location to be announced. The DeWitt Community Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at PCCUA DeWitt campus at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in 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.
Congratulations, Cody! 4A State Champion Cross Country
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. Grand Prairie Charitable Christian Medical Clinic is held the second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., at 115 N. Adams in DeWitt. 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. Kingdom Outreach Women’s Group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Changing Lives Ministries building at the corner of Madison and Gibson streets. Masonic Lodge #157 meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Prairie Angels 4-H Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 3:45 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gillett. Weigh-in starts at 5:30 p.m.; meetings at 6 p.m. Weight Watchers meets every Monday at New Life Fellowship. Weigh-ins begin at 5 p.m. Ya-gotta-wanna Al-Anon Group provides support for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. AlAnon meets 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Presbyterian Church, 120 W. 7th, Stuttgart, AR.
Crestpark Salutes Their Veterans
Bottom left: Charles Raines, David Sebree, James McCann and James Sanders. Top left: Marin Davis, Roy Bennett and Robert Paxton. Thank you for your service and our freedom!
Letter to the Editor City Park As a volunteer at the city park I am asking help identifying the people who are emptying the trash cans on the park grounds and parking area. Also, someone has stolen two trash cans this fall. I furnish the cans and I am responsible for emptying them and replacing them. Last year, they stole a total of 4. I am not replacing the missing ones this year. Vandalism is getting to be a problem at the park. If you see someone throwing trash on the ground or any other offense please call the police. Help keep the park safe and clean. Kenneth Danner 946-4257 Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dodson request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Mallory Ann Dodson to Samuel Hunter Sweetin Saturday, the twenty-third of November at 5 o’clock in the evening First Baptist Church 322 West 1st Street
We love you! Mom, Dad, & Christopher
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LOCAL NEWS
News In and Around Gillett
Gillett’s Sons of Salt led the crowd in the Pledge Gillett’s veterans in attendance were: seated, of Allegiance. l-r: Harvey Holzhauer, Justin Wallace and Greasy Trimble; standing, l-r: Ralph White, Don Hubsch, Walt Lowe, Donnie Wilbanks, Leland Fuhrman, Billy Murl Long, Bob Rustman and Ken Dempsey. By Darla Grantham To submit news contact: Darla Grantham, P.O. Box 324, Gillett, AR 72055, call (870) 548-2850, or email dgrantham@pccua.edu. Veteran’s Day Celebration Held The city of Gillett held a Veteran’s Day program on the lawn of City Hall on November 11. Mayor Jared Holzhauer read the Presidential Proclamation of Veteran’s Day and had all veterans stand to be honored. Police Chief and Retired First Sergeant Ken Dempsey spoke. The Gillett Community Choir sang a patriotic medley and MaryClaire Grantham sang “God Bless America”. The Gillett Sons of Salt led the Pledge of Allegiance. Girl Scouts served cookies and punch. The city would like to thank all the veterans for their great service.
Thank You! The City of Gillett would like to thank each and every one who made the Veteran’s Day Ceremony a success! Especially to the following: Chief Ken Dempsey, Gillett/Tichnor Community Choir, Sons of Salt, Girl Scout Troop, Pastor Chad Philipp and the ladies who volunteer to make cookies. It was a wonderful day to honor our Veteran’s. Thanks for all of your help! Angel Tree Applicants Sought Angel Tree applications are ready for pick up at Planters and Merchants Bank and Gillett City Hall. Deadline for submission will be Friday, November 22nd, 2013, and may be returned to either one of these locations. Leisure Club Has Thanksgiving Feast
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December 2nd - December 17th Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:00pm Almyra Community Center 107 South Elizabeth Street, Almyra Call Crestpark DeWitt. For more information, contact Marty or Rachel at 870-946-3569. **Job opportunity at Crestpark DeWitt after graduation**
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PART-TIME ELECTION COORDINATOR FOR
ARKANSAS COUNTY Looking for someone who can coordinate and implement all elections in Arkansas County. Must be able to travel, attend workshops, and any other required duties for the position. Applications may be picked up at the Arkansas County Judge’s Office at 101 Court Sqaure, DeWitt or 312 S. College St., Stuttgart.
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DeWitt Chamber of Commerce Christmas on the Square
200 Years of Christmas in Arkansas County Friday, Dec. 14th @ 4:00pm
The Gillett Community Choir sang a patriotic medley. The Leisure Club met in the Fellowship Hall of the Gillett United Methodist Church for its Thanksgiving potluck meal at noon on Tuesday, November 12, with thirty-eight present. Everyone enjoyed the delicious food after Pastor Jan Edwards of the Gillett United Methodist Church gave the blessing. Dorothy Connelly, coordinator, gave out door prizes to six lucky people. Winners included John Cover, Layton Mattmiller, Pastor Chad Philipp, Virginia Place,
Greasy Trimble, and Nola Weinrich. Those present enjoyed singing several songs with Thanksgiving and patriotic themes accompanied by Pastor Jan on the piano. Betty Fuhrman also played several songs for the group’s enjoyment. The Christmas meeting will be a Dutch treat meal at noon on Tuesday, December 10, at Triple P restaurant under the Pendleton Bridge. Please come join us and enjoy the fellowship.
says that they are both doing as well as can be expected. Please everyone, lets keep these two nice folks in our prayers! I wish you both a very speedy recovery. BIRTHDAYS: Ronnie Owens Nov. 21 Baylee Currie - 21 Kris Lynch - Nov. 21 Sara Wallis Jennings - Nov. 21 Colton Dillion Nov. 21 Torrie Shook Nov. 22 Lauren Vansandt Nov. 22 Joe O’D ell - Nov. 22 Jake Orlicek - Nov. 23 Easton Shook Nov. 23 Damen Bivens Nov. 23 Cindy Butcher Lamb - Nov. 23 Lolita Keffer Nov. 23 Janet Vanderford -
Nov. 24 Greg Shook - Nov. 24 Sara Dumond Nov. 24 Alyssa Pfaffenberger - Nov. 25 Parker Frizzell Nov. 25 Abbie Grace Milliken Nov. 26 Robin DeVore Nov. 26 Heather Nichole Box - Nov. 26 Clay Carter - Nov. 26 Onita Watson Nov. 27 Kay Burtram Nov. 27 Corey Box - Nov. 27 ANNIVERSARIES: Jerry and Sharon Worsencroft - Nov. 21 Mark and Darlene Frizzell - Nov. 27 Randy and Eileen Ziegler - Nov. 27 Kevin and Robin Devore - Nov. 27
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Tickets are on sale now at local businesses for $1 each. The drawing will be held December 14th at the Arkansas County Bicentennial Celebration.
20th Annual Christmas Parade
By Margaret Aycock – 870-282-8030 - jaymara@hughes.net 15. She stated she is feeling better at this time. We hope you keep on feeling better, Mrs. Josie. I want to make a correction in last week’s recipe for Strawberry-Pecan Bread. Two cups of sugar was left out. This is a sweet bread. I will take full responsibility for this mistake as I am always goofing up! Mr. Bill Dawson of Ethel, was a patient in the DeWitt City Hospital, Wednesday, November 6. He was then sent to Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Thursday, November 7 for gallbladder surgery. He returned home Saturday, November 9. He stated that he is “doing pretty good”. His wife, Edna Dawson, had a knee replacement at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Thursday, November 14. Mrs. Edna returned home Sunday, November 17. Mr. Bill
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St. Charles, Crocketts Bluff and Ethel News Our deepest sympathy and prayers goes out to James “ Hot” Padgett and his entire family and friends, due to the lost of his wife, Lois (Murphy) Padgett, who went to met her Lord and Savior, Thursday, November 14 in the DeWitt City Hospital. Visitation was Saturday, November 16 at Essex Funeral Chapel in DeWitt. Her funeral service was at Bellview Baptist Church in Ethel. Burial was at Mt. Pleasant Cemetary in Ethel by Essex Funeral Home in DeWitt. Ida Newkirk returned home Sunday night after a ten day visit with her niece, Rachel (West) Fox, J.J. Fox and their baby daughter, Ellison Fox of Murrieta, CA. Ida stated that she had a good visit. Mrs. Josie Padgett spent several days in the Baptist Hospital in Stuttgart last week. She returned home Friday, November
DeWitt Chamber of Commerce
Parade Registration Form
Business/Organization _____________________ ________________________________________ Contact Person ___________________________ Phone # _________________________________ CHECK ONE:
______ Float Entry ______ Other (please describe) ________________________ ________________________
Return entry forms to PCCUA or mail to: Scarlet Lamb, DeWitt Chamber, 1210 Rice Belt Ave., DeWitt, AR 72042 Float size is limited to trailers pulled lawn tractors, golf carts, ATVs, etc. No vehicles, large tractors or horses. All entries must be decorated. Entries will be accepted until assembly time. To be eligible for awards you must register by December 12th. Awards: 1st - $150, 2nd Place - $100, 3rd Place - $50
Best of DeWitt Nomination Form
The DeWitt Chamber of Commerce and the DeWitt Era-Enterprise are once again conducting the “Best of DeWitt” contest to reward DeWitt’s best and brightest. We have updated out categories this year, and the Chamber will recognize DeWitt’s Citizen of the year, Educator of the Year, Good Neighbor of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Volunteer/Volunteer Group of the Year and Young Volunteer of the Year at its annual banquet in January. You can help by nominating a person or persons you think deserve recognition. Nominees must live in the boundaries of the DeWitt School District. We would also like to encourage everyone to nominate people who have not been chosen in past years. A nomination form is printed below. Nomination forms can also be picked up at the DeWitt Era-Enterprise office and online. Use one form for each nomination. Forms can be mailed to P.O. Box 678. DeWitt, AR or they can be e-mailed in. Return the form by December 6 to ensure your voice is heard. Deadline for ballots is December 16th. 1. Nomination for (check one) ____Citizen of the Year ____Educator of the Year ____Good Neighbor of the Year ____Entrepreneur of the Year ____Volunteer/Volunteer Group of the Year
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LOCAL NEWS CenturyLink Makes Donation to Arkansas Bicentennial
Obituary Lois Padgett Lois Irene Murphy Padgett of Ethel, Arkansas, born December 24, 1936, peacefully left this walk for her heavenly home on November 14, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. She was surrounded by her family and her devoted husband of 61 years. Lois leaves behind her husband, James “Hot” Padgett, and 4 children: James Padgett (Robin), Carolyn Padgett Knowlton (Ron), Michael Padgett, and Jeff Padgett (Kim), all of Ethel. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her 14 grandchildren: Lance (Donna) Padgett, Ashlee Padgett Reynolds (Michael); Kristy Knowlton Sellers (Jim), Melissa Knowlton Ruffin (Ben); Sara Padgett Heathcott (Adam) and Seth Padgett and Jessica Padgett; Hannah and Jesse Padgett; and her 8
great-grandchildren: Sydnee Battle and Kassie Padgett; Gage and Matthew Reynolds; Caroline and Cora Sellers and Noah and Kinley Ruffin. Lois devoted her life to her family as homemaker, mother and wife. She was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman, and she spent many happy hours on the deer stand in search of a big buck or in a turkey blind hoping to bag the biggest turkey she could find. Anyone who knew her knew she was also very competitive so just any old deer or turkey wasn’t good enough.....she wanted the biggest! She felt the same way about her fishing and was lovingly nick-named her “Shrimp-boat Sally” when she and her husband went crappie fishing because of the many poles she fished at one time. She was a member of Belleview Baptist Church. Visitation was held November 16 from 4-6 p.m. at Essex Funeral Home in DeWitt. Lois’ celebration service was held at Belleview Baptist Church in Ethel at 1:00 p.m. on November 17. Burial was held in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.
Arkansas County Judge Cox (center) accepts a check from CenturyLink representatives Albert Johnson (left) and Theodore Robby (right) for the Arkansas County Bicentennial.
Gillett Elementary School Honor Roll Update 4th Grade: McKinzie LaCotts-All A’s and Lathan Reeves-All A’s
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COMMUNITY NEWS
DeWitt School Board Meeting By Kevin Brown The DeWitt School Board held its November meeting last Tuesday. Some of the topics under discussion included: three schools-DeWitt Elementary School, DeWitt High School and Gillett Elementary School-have received recognition for high achieving schools in several subjects. The DeWitt Marching Band participated in a marching assessment and came away with a first addition superior rating. In addition, Noah Smith was State Runner-up in 4A golf. An update on Parent-Teacher Conferences was pro-
vided, with each school achieving a high percentage of participation. Also, Acres of Help provided funding for twenty Google Chrome Books and was recognized for their contribution. And several subjects were under consideration, including a $1,000 employee one-time bonus for all currently contracted staff, a 10% substitute pay increase, a motion to increase adult breakfast and lunch prices, and a request to use the Gillett Gym for the annual Coon Supper to be held January 11. All motions passed unanimously.
Stroke and Osteoporosis Screenings Coming to DeWitt, Arkansas Sponsored By: Baptist Health Heart Institute Residents living in and around the DeWitt, Arkansas community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. First Baptist Church will host Life Line Screening on 12/16/2013. The site is located at 322 West 1st Street in DeWitt. Helen Anderson of Bella Vista, AR attended a Life Line Screening and said, “Because of the ultrasound examination of my husband’s abdomen, his life has been saved”. This event is being Sponsored By: Baptist Health Heart Institute Four key points every person needs to know: Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability 80% of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke Preventive ultrasound screenings can help you avoid a stroke Screenings are fast, noninvasive, painless, affordable and convenient Screenings identify potential cardiovascular con-
ditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women. Packages start at $159. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required. You may also visit the online press room located on our web site: www.lifelinescreening.com Screenings in Kansas are performed by Life Line Screening of America, LLS on behalf of Life Line Screening Physicians, P.A. In Texas: Physician authorization is required. A Life Line Screening affiliated physician will provide authorization for you if you qualify. Screenings in California are provided by Life Line Mobile Screening.
Arkansas County Quorum Court Meeting By Kevin Brown The Arkansas County Quorum Court Meeting was held yesterday at the DeWitt Courthouse. The committee congregated for a treasury update issued by Charles Horton, as well as to vote on several ordinances, including: the levying of 2013 millage for real estate, levying 2013 millage for personal property, the amendment of recorder’s cost fun, the amendment of the Game & Fish Education Fund and the amendment of the juvenile detention center budget. Raises for County Employees were discussed as well, with a proposed increase of 3% under consideration. The last raise for County Employees was approximately three years ago.
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The Dewitt Hospital and Nursing Home will be sponsoring a blood drive on December 23rd. Don’t let these myths stop you from giving the Gift of Life right before Christmas. During the winter months, donors can find it difficult to schedule or keep a donation appointment. But sometimes misperceptions about blood donation can also keep potential donors away – regardless of the season. As a blood drive coordinator, it’s important to be able to address the misconceptions about donating blood. The following are a few of the most common ones and how to dispel them: “I can’t donate blood because I have a tattoo.” If the tattoo was applied at a state-regulated facility, the person is eligible to give. The donor should wait 12 months if the tattoo was applied in a state that does not regulate tattoo facilities. “I’m on antibiotics and am unable to give.” It’s ac946-1055 ceptable if the donor is taking antibiotics to prevent an infection, for example, following dental procedures or for acne. The reason for antibiotic use must be evaluated to determine if the donor has a bacterial infection that could be transmissible by blood. “I’ve had a flu shot and have to wait to donate.” There is no deferral period for a donor who received a flu shot as long as they are feeling well. “It hurts to donate blood.” Most find the process simple and relatively painless. The difference one donation makes can last a lifetime. If someone has further questions about eligibility or the donation process, they can call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to find out more.
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FAITH & RELIGION WEEKLY SERMON Advertising a Public Service (No. 2) By William Wood A Last wee we advertised a book that would soon be available at the DeWitt Publishing office. The book is now in stock there and will be given out free of charge (one to a family) to those who request it. The book is entitled “Christ the Healer,” written in 1924 by Brother F.F. Bosworth. Any sensible person knows that no man can heal sick bodies. Even our good doctors agree that they cannot heal, but only have learned how to assist nature. I would like to exchange the word “nature” for the word “God,” so that our statement about the doctor read like this, “Doctors cannot heal, they can only assist God in the process.” In the book we are offering, this truth is set for again and again! It does not promote any man as a “divine healer,” but rather lays the full responsibility on the Lord, Himself. That is “after” we have believed His word. No man is a “divine healer,” no more than a man can be a “divine saviour.” The great, and urgent need is to bring the church back to the bible way of being healed. James 5:14, “Is any sick among you? Let him call for the Elder of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” One of you ministers might say to me, “Brother so and so was anointed but was not healed! We could say back to you, “So and so was baptized and was not saved!” Thousands who have been baptized have never been regenerated. But those who were anointed with oil and believed the word were healed. And those who believed the word and were baptized were saved! Christ the Healer book is full of such nuggets of wisdom. We know that if you will read and study God’s Promises in it, your whole way of thinking about healing can be changed from “doubting” to “believing!” Drop by the printing shop and pick up your book.The word of God that you will find in it can only do one thing, and that is build your faith in God to make you well! We know how we long to get well when we are sick. But did you know our God want it for us many times more than we want it? Amen.
Saturday Night on the Corner This continuing celebration will begin earlier due to our days being shorter as we move into the fall. Jennifer Gill, guest speaker from Hot Springs, AR, will bring an outstanding program with her musical talent as specials. But it won’t stop there with the before Thanksgiving gathering. Steve Boyster of Cabot, AR will bring his band, Reverb Nation. It will now begin November 23, 2013, at 5:30pm at Lodge Corner United Methodist Church, in the fellowship hall. The church is located half way between Stuttgart and DeWitt on Hwy 165
in the bend of the road (across from the famous cafe, Rice Paddy Too). It is truly time to take a road trip. Come join us in the time of fellowship. Everyone is welcomed to the worship experience. Bring your group to celebrate with this community event. There will be more to come on the second and fourth Saturday nights of each month. This event is just the beginning. For more information you may also contact Rev. Mary Welch at 8708305727 or email strawbossmary@ yahoo.com.
A Strategic Line By Don Roth The Memphis and Little Rock Railroad was a very important part of the supply line to the Federal army at Little Rock. Lt. Gen. E. Kirby Smith, commander of the Confederate Trans-Mississippi Department saw its destruction as the only feasible means of regaining the capital. He explained this plan in a letter to Lt. Gen. Theophilus H. Holmes, commander of the District of Arkansas. Actually the railroad connected DeValls Bluff to Huntersville Station at the present site of North Little Rock. This section was completed in January, 1862. During the high water season, supplies to sustain an army could be brought to Little Rock by steamboats making the railroad a reduced factor. But when the Arkansas River was too low for navigation, supplies were sent up White River to DeValls Bluff and by rail to the station opposite Little Rock. Now in November, the Arkansas River was too low for steamboat traffic, and the railroad was in constant use. And it was to become more valuable during the latter part of December and most of January, when a record cold spell froze the surface of the river.
Gen. Smith knew the strength of the Federal army at Little Rock and the fortifications being erected there. He considered the place too strong to attack and thought it wise to reclaim Little Rock by drawing the Federals outside the city. He reasoned that the easiest way to do this was to knock the railroad out of operation. With both supply routes disrupted, the enemy would have to abandon Little Rock unless the river became navigable in time to save them. He suggested to Gen. Holmes that Brig. Gen. John S. Marmaduke’s cavalry division be sent north of the Arkansas River to destroy the tracks and rolling stock. A portion of the cavalry division under the command of Col. J. O. Shelby had recuperated from their recent expedition to Missouri, but were still undergoing reorganization. The distressing matter of being supplied while on the move, Smith thought, could be resolved by subsisting on the country long enough to accomplish the mission. This and other considerations would have to be closely scrutinized before making a final decision. (Margaret Ross, Chronicles of Arkansas, Arkansas Gazette, November 28, 1963)
Precious Memories By Tom Smith
It’s never the same, but it’s still good to go back and remember. My first pastorate. Only 22-years-old. Small congregation in a white, cement block building with a fuel oil stove and lots of barn flies. LOTS of barn flies that swooned and died when we lit the old stove and its fumes got the best of them. I still remember going over on Sunday mornings before Sunday School and sweeping up a five-gallon bucket of the dead or dying “musca domestica” (scientific name for housefly). I still chuckle even now when I think about those sick flies lighting atop Mr. Whitworth’s bald head during the worship service, mistaking it for some type of wounded fly aircraft carrier. No wonder our favorite song was “I’ll Fly Away!” (Sorry, couldn’t resist). Precious memories, indeed! A couple of months ago one of my most faithful deacons passed away at the age of 94. Even though we left the Kentucky church some 30 years ago, we’ve still maintained contact with some of the folks through the years. The family wanted me to come back and preach his funeral since they didn’t have a pastor, so, I went and held his service. Then, last week another deacon’s wife passed away after a four-month battle with a brain tumor. Once again, I hopped on a plane, flew up to Louisville and went out to the country church to conduct the funeral. Both times as I drove that country road out to the church, my mind raced back to those former years of service from 1975-83. The area has greatly changed through the years, and now there are sub-divisions everywhere. There’s even a golf course where a cow pasture used to be. The parsonage where we lived is now the church’s office complex. The old, white-block building is no longer there. And, they’ve added an educational building onto the 300-seat auditorium we built while serving there. But, there are still a number of families attending there who were there during our tenure. And, like me, they’ve grown older. Their children have grown up and have their own children. Some of the teenagers back then even have grandchildren now. So, even though my reason for going back was sad,
seeing those folks. . .feeling their hugs. . .recounting old stories. . .and hearing how God has blessed them through the years was good. It was like being home again—especially since our three sons were all born during our time there. As I winged my way back home to Arkansas on Thursday evening, looking out on the shimmering city lights below, I thanked God for those folks and our years at the church. I learned a lot during those eight-and-one-half years, which helped shape my ministry these past 30 years. I learned lots of ways to be successful. And, I learned a number of things to avoid. But, above all, God blessed me with many “Kodak Moments” that still serve as windows of light to my soul even after all of these years. And, you know, even now God uses ALL of our experiences— both “good” and “bad”—to weave a beautiful tapestry or multi-colored mosaic of our lives. Some parts are bright-colored and cheerful; other parts are dark and somber. But, in a way that only He can design, He uses them all to make us who we are (Romans 8:28). And, hopefully, through them we become better, not bitter and can honestly “give thanks in everything, knowing that’s His Will for us in Christ Jesus” (I Thessalonians 5:18). As someone once said, “I don’t know what the future holds, but I’m thankful I know Who holds it.” And, as Corrie ten Boom put it, “It’s never wrong to trust an unknown future to a known God.” So true, so true. Here’s hoping you’ll take some time out today or tomorrow to reflect on your life. Close your eyes and remember those times of joys and sorrows—and especially those folks who impacted your life during those days. And, maybe, just maybe, you, like I, can view them as Precious Memories and have no regrets. If so, give thanks; if not, keep praying and giving thanks until you can. God bless you. (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.)
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 Bro. Dennis Ingle Pastor Jason Burke Assc. Pastor/ Youth Minister Perry Simpson Music
Schedule of Services Sunday School...................9:45 A.M. Morning Worship..............10:45 A.M. Evening Service..................6:00 P.M. Adult Bible Study Tues.......6:00 P.M. Teen Bible Study Wed........6:00 P.M. AWANA Wed..................6:00 P.M.
Unity Missionary Baptist Church 4th & Harrison, DeWitt, AR (870) 946-1390
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LOCAL NEWS
PCCUA Students Work Hard for Operation Christmas Child
PCCUA DeWitt Campuses’ Phi Theta Kappa chapter and Tracie Karkur’s Introduciton to Business students teamed up and raised $579.41 at their annual bake sale for Operation Christmas Child. With everyone’s support, PCCUA DeWitt filled 101 shoe boxes this year.
Moser Signs On To Play UAM Baseball
DHS Senior Dawson Moser signed a contract with the University of Arkansas in Monticello November 15 in the high school gym to play baseball all 4 years of his college career at UAM. Moser will graduate from DHS in May 2014 and start at UAM in the fall of 2014. He says that UAM was his first choice and that he is excited for the opportunity to continue to play baseball. He has played baseball since 6.
Arkansas County Opens Two Collection Sites for Global Christmas Project Operation Christmas Child In Arkansas County, two local sites are being transformed into dropoff centers for Operation Christmas Child - the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. At local collection sites in Stuttgart and DeWitt, local volunteers are on hand to received more that 2500 gift-filled shoeboxes, packed by caring Arkansas County and surrounding area residents with toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement. Bursting with colorful wrapping paper and energetic volunteers, these collection sites will be open during Operation Christmas Childs National Collection Week November 18-25. Local volunteer and DeWitt relay center coordinator Joyce Hargrove can be reached for further information about local gift collection sites at 870-830-4768 or by
email at jhargrove@pccua.edu. Also information at 870-946-507 or by email at drcounce@ yahoo.com. HOURS FOR COLLECTION: Stuttgart Collection Site - 1st Baptist Church Activity Center – 2109 Columbus Hours of Collection – Monday, November 18Saturday, November 23: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. also 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday, November 24: 1-3 p.m., Monday, November 25: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Contact Dina Counce (Relay Center Coordinator) at 870-946-5097 for more information. DeWitt Collection Site 1st Baptist Church – 322 West 1st Street Hours of Collection Monday, November 18Saturday, November 23: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Sunday, November 24: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 3 p.m – 6 p.m., Monday, November 25: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
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DMS 8th Grade Family Works Project
Family works teacher Mrs Patterson had her 8th grade make a baby out of flour sack or an egg and they must take care of it for three days, night and day. The teachers and parents have to sign off on how well they took care of their child.
Solid Season Comes to an End
By Kevin Brown The Senior Dragons’ much improved season came to an end with a 28-20 stunning loss against Monticello. The loss was the fourth consecutive defeat, dropping DeWitt into a fifth place tie in the 8-4A division with Dumas. With Dumas winning a head-to-head match-up with the Dragons earlier this season, they moved on to represent the conference in the state playoffs. “We had chance after chance to beat Monticello, we just never capitalized,” Coach Jones said. “It was tough. The game went down to the wire, and Monticello came out on top. Our kids played with great effort, just as they did all year long. Our
goal was to get in the playoffs, and we fell short of that. We had a chance to get in week 10, and it’s been a long time since DeWitt entered the final regular season game with something to play for.” Though the Dragons missed the playoffs, they finished a solid 4-6, winning as many games as they have in the last four seasons. It’s also the most victories the Dragons have had since 2002. Summing up the season, the coach said: “Through all of our battles this season, we grew as a team. Our seniors grew up right before our eyes. Through all of their hard work, they have turned this football program around. They have laid the foundation for our younger guys to build on.”
Make Your Reservations Now for the 19th Annual Ghosts of the Past at Arkansas Post National Memorial
Photo by Ed Wood Arkansas Post National Memorial’s 19th Annual Ghosts of the Past program will be held on Saturday, November 23 starting at 6 p.m. Your guide will take you back in time as you stroll down the luminary-lined trail around Park Lake and observe history come to life. Watch and listen as ghosts of the past depict life in and around the Lower Mississippi Valley’s earliest European settlement and the first capital of the Arkansas Territory. This year’s guests range from fur traders to Spanish soldiers guarding against English raiders in 1783 with very popular cannon demonstration. The event will continue through the Civil War and close with African American musical renditions. Refreshments will be served at the Visitor Center. If you have never experienced Arkansas Post at night – you will not want to miss this opportunity. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling (870) 548-2207. Admission is free and families are welcome. Tours begin at 6 p.m. and depart the Visitor Center every 15 minutes. Tours last approximately one hour. The last tour departs at 8:30 p.m. Tours, trails, and buildings are wheel-chair accessible. A limited number of wheelchairs are available for loan. To see images from previous Ghosts of the Past, visit http://www.nps.gov/arpo/photosmultimedia/photogallery.htm or www.facebook. com/arkansaspostnps Arkansas Post National Memorial is located on Arkansas Highway 169 approximately seven miles south of Gillett. It can be reached via US 165 and is about 20 miles south of DeWitt or 20 miles north of Dumas. All activities are free and there is no fee for entrance to the park. For more information, please contact the park at 870-548-2207.
Your Medicare. Your Health. Your Choice. Choosing the right Medicare Prescription Drug Plan is a matter of choice – Not chance. Before you enroll, talk to people who know Medicare prescription drug plans and can help you select a plan that’s right for YOU, YOUR Health and YOUR Budget. OPEN ENROLLMENT IS OCTOBER 15TH - DECEMBER 7TH Kathryn Chambless and Georgia Davis will be here EVERY THURSDAY Beginning at 8:30 to answer all your MEDICARE PRESCRIPTIONS DRUG PLAN QUESTIONS
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You are invited to a Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Unity Baptist Church Activity Building
To Benefit the DHS Boys & Girls Basketball Program would like to thank all the players who participated!
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Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This is a free meal for anyone in our community that is not able to prepare a Thanksgiving meal or has no family here to celebrate the holiday with.
Bring Your Family! Shut-Ins who want a meal delivered, or anyone who needs a ride to the activity building should call Unity Baptist Church 946-1390 by Wednesday, November 27th at 5:00 p.m.
A very special Thank You to: Larry Dillion Larry Bauer Oak Hills Country Club Individuals who gave donations Members who loaned carts Thank you to everyone so very much! Sincerely, Coach Bobby Peeks Coach Justin Russell Jackie & Anthony Johnson
Go DRAGONS!! Come out and support the teams!
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SPORTS DeWitt Elementary School 3rd Graders Build Bridges The third grade class at DeWitt Elementary School recently completed a project based on bridges. In reading, students, read the story Pop’s Bridge by Eve Bunting. The story was historical fiction focusing on the building of the Golden Gate Bridge. Students then researched bridge structures with the mini-laptop lab. In writing, students wrote about their favorite type of bridge. In science, students build models of bridges that they would build later in the week and studied force. In math, students did calculations with weight. The final project was students building bridges, either in a group or individually in the reading class.
» DES Stackers Take Aim at Guinness World Record in Sport Stacking Thursday, November 14, DeWitt Elementary School students participated in the 8th Annual World Sport Stacking Association (WSSA) STACK UP! DeWitt Elementary P.E. Teacher, Lindsey Beaton along with high school senior boy FTA volunteers showed each grade how to stack up in different stations. Stations included tallest stack, stack battles, timed stacking and giant relay stacking races. Thousands participated in what Guinness World Records terms the “World’s Largest Sport Stacking Event.” During the course of the Guinness World Records Day, sport stackers from all reaches of the world stacked up and down in various pyramids in prescribed patterns at lightning speed for at least 30 minutes, all combined with a variety of fitness activities. Sights were set on 500,000 stackers participating as a sport sticking with Speed Stacks. Last year, 483,658 stackers participated to break the year’s STACK UP! record of 412,259. According to the WSSA website, the record was confirmed to be broken November 17, but a total count is not yet available. According to Bob Fox, WSSA Founder and CEO, the Guinness event is a wonderful way to bring together sport stackers across the globe. “Sport stacking is an activity enjoyed by all ages and cultures. It promotes hand-eye coordination, fitness, teamwork, speed and lots of fun. This is the eight year we’ve teamed up with Guinness World Records, and we’re excited to have another shot at breaking a work record.” Sport stacking with Speed Stack is in more than 37,000 schools and youth organizations worldwide. It’s appealing to teachers and students because it’s easy to
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LIBRARIAN - The DeWitt Public Library, located at 205 West Maxwell, DeWitt, AR. 72042, has an opening for Librarian beginning January 1, 2014. If interested, submit an application and your resume by Thursday, December 19, 2013, 4:00 p.m. Application forms may be picked up at the Library office or requested by calling (870)946-1151 or (870)946-2039.Adv. 471tfc
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COMMUNITY NEWS Mabry-Ferguson Nursing UAM Inducts 23 Into Alpha Chi National Collegiate Honor Society Scholarship Announced Twenty-three University of Arkansas at Monticello students were recently inducted into UAM’s Arkansas Zeta Chapter of Alpha Chi national collegiate honor society. The Arkansas Zeta Chapter is one of 300 Alpha Chi chapters with membership limited to the top 10 percent of the junior and senior classes with a grade point average of 3.6 or better on a 4.0 scale. This year’s inductees, by hometown, are: Cove: Essie Charlene Jewell, a mathematics major. DeWitt: Bailey Simpson, an HPE exercise science major. Donaldson: Sara Lynn Holcomb, a music education / instrumental major. Dumas: Neal Nightingale, a computer information systems major.
Gillett: Kimberly Pearce, an education / teaching and learning major. Hermitage: Ashley C. Reyes, a modern language major. Hot Springs: Danielle Cook, a chemistry / biochemistry major. Jersey: Tyrah Lynn Johnson, a computer information systems and psychology double major. Lonoke: Stephen D. Williams, a natural science / life science major. Monticello: Shakedra La’Nea Carter, a business administration / finance major; Gregoria Garcia Ibarra, a criminal justice major; and Roger D. McKinzie, a nursing major. Pine Bluff: Stuart Coles, a music education / instrumental major; and Matthew Seth Ratcliff, an art major.
Rison: Joe William Brown, a chemistry / biochemistry major; and Billy W. Reed, a criminal justice major. Star City: Candice Matthews, an accounting major. Warren: Shane Allen Curry, an English major; Debbie Funderburg, an education / teaching and learning major; and Justin Starr, a nursing major. White Hall: Melodi Taylor, an agriculture / animal science major. Wilmar: Joshua A. Coe, a computer information systems major. Lakeland, Fla: Rachel Bedenbaugh, a psychology major. For more information, contact Jim Brewer, director of media services, at (870) 4601274.
By Pastor Steve Ellison Who keeps your calendar? Who sets your appointments and reminds you when they are approaching? Some of us keep our own calendars. Some of us have secretaries who do that for us. Others might put events on our calendars without consulting us but ultimately it is up to us if we keep the appointment or not. Granted there might be repercussions if we do not keep the appointment, but still the choice is ours. Long ago, before the foundation of the world, God the Father made an appointment for God the Son. He was scheduled to take on flesh so that He could be the perfect and unblemished sacrifice for the redemption of mankind. It is to the Son’s praise and honor and glory that He kept that most important of all appointments. It seems that the Father set some other less important appointments for the Son. Less important in terms of all mankind but of the exact same importance for the individual involved. John 4:3-4 states, “He left Judea and went away again into Galilee. 4 And He had to pass through Samaria.” NASU All the English translations that I am aware of seem
to make a point of indicating that it was necessary for Jesus to go through Samaria. That emphasis may be lost on 21st century Americans but it certainly did not slip by the attention of the original readers. The hatred between Jews and Samaritans was so great that no self-respecting Jew would have passed through Samaria; he would have crossed over to the eastern side of the Jordan until reaching the point opposite his destination and then would have crossed back over the Jordan. Thus, it was not necessary for Jesus to pass through Samaria except that He had a divine appointment to keep. Before the foundation of the world, God the Father set up an appointment for God the Son to keep with a Samaritan woman at a well. That appointment might not have been important to the whole world but nothing could have been more important for that woman. Not only did Jesus make it a point to pass through despised territory, He also chose to engage in conversation with a woman. At that time, women were very much second class citizens, and no self-respecting Jew would be seen talking to any woman in public, much less a Samaritan woman. Moreover, this Samaritan woman was an outcast among even her own
people. She had to come to the well to draw water when other women would not be there because they would not have anything to do with her. Jesus knew exactly who this woman was. He knew exactly what she was like. He knew what her sins were. He knew what others thought of her. But all of that made no difference to Him. He loved her with an unprejudiced heart. He loved her with an unfailing love. Jesus knew exactly who she was and He wanted her to know exactly who He is. He revealed to the woman that He is the Messiah, the source of Living Water, able to quench her spiritual thirst forever. God the Father made billions of these appointments for God the Son. He is in the process of keeping them all. He has already had one with you or one is coming up soon. It is an amazing thing that God the Son is willing and not ashamed to sit down with me, with you, with the Samaritan woman. No matter what you have done or not done, no matter what anyone else thinks of you, Jesus has an appointment with you to offer you this very same Living Water. If you have already had that appointment with Christ, He is putting others on your calendar for you; so that you too can show unfailing love from an unprejudiced heart.
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Sarah Smallwood of Watson has been chosen as the recipient of the Mabry-Ferguson Nursing Scholarship at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA) in DeWitt. Smallwood is enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nursing program. The Mabry- Ferguson Nursing Scholarship was established to assist students on the DeWitt campus and pays $500 per semester. Students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA to receive and to maintain the scholarship. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of nine credit hours. For more information about scholarships on the DeWitt Campus, contact Glenda Allen at 870-946-3506, extension 1607.
Treasurer Charles A. Horton Participates in Statewide Treasurer Education
Charles A. Horton attends continuing education conference. More than 60 treasurers and their staff members convened October 24-25 at the Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC) headquarters in Little Rock for a continuing education conference. Among those attending the Arkansas County Treasurers Continuing Education Conference was Charles A. Horton, Arkansas County Treasure. Horton has earned a total of 135 continuing education credit hours. The 12-hour
training workshop provided Arkansas treasurers an opportunity to discuss mutual challenges and opportunities and share individual knowledge of their experiences and roles. Eddie Jones, former AAC director and Randolph County Treasurer presented programs on county revenue projections and budget preparation. He also moderated roundtable discussions with counties by class.
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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to A.C.A §8-4-203, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, the Air Division of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality gives the following notice: Timber Producers, LLC (01-00495) operates a sawmill facility located at 490 Scott Landleveler Road, DeWitt, AR 72042. This facility has submitted an initial application. Total emission rates associated with this permit are: 30.3 tpy (tons per year) PM and 18.7 tpy PM10. The application has been reviewed by the staff of the Department and has received the Department’s tentative approval subject to the terms of this notice. Citizens wishing to examine the permit application and staff findings and recommendations may do so by contacting ADEQ Air Permits Branch. Citizens desiring technical information concerning the application or permit should contact, Patty Campbell, Engineer. Both ADEQ Air Permits Branch and Patty Campbell can be reached at the Department’s central office, 5301 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118-5317, telephone: (501) 682-0730. The draft permit and permit application are available for copying at the above address. This information may be reviewed during normal business hours. The draft permit may also be found at www.adeq.state. ar.us/air/branch_permits/permitting/drafts.aspx. Comments will be accepted in accordance with Section 8.208 of Regulation #8. During the public comment period, any person may submit written comments to the Department at the above address Attention: ADEQ Air Permits Branch or to airpermits@ adeq.state.ar.us by email. Any interested person may request a public hearing on the draft permitting decision during the public comment period. The public comment period shall begin on the day this notice is published and shall expire at 4:30 p.m. Central Time on the thirtieth (30th) calendar day after publication of this notice. The Director shall make a final decision to issue or deny this application or to impose special conditions in accordance with Section 8.211 of the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission’s Administrative Procedures (Regulation #8). Dated this 21st day of November 2013. Teresa Marks Director Adv. 47-1tfc
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NO. PR-2013-60SD DANA JESSWEIN WELSH, DECEASED Last known address of decedent: Bernalillo, Bernalillo County, New Mexico Date of death: December 18, 2012 An ancillary administration of the Estate of Dana Jesswein Welsh was opened on the 14th day of November 2013 and the undersigned has been appoint-
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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 January 7, 1999, Lou Ann Peoples and Lou Ann Peoples executed a deed of trust conveying certain property therein described to NO TRUSTEE ON DEED OF TRUST, as Trustee, in favor of Asset Mortgage, Inc., an Arkansas Corporation; and WHEREAS, said deed of trust was duly recorded January 15, 1999, at Book 308, Page 595 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, National Association, successor by merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2000-2, Attn: Correspondence Mail, Mail Code LA45555/700 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203, (866)5505705; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Lou Ann Peoples and Lou Ann Peoples 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 December 18, 2013, 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: West One Hundred feet of Lot Twenty Five, Block Nine, Washington Heights Addition to the City of Stuttgart. More commonly known as: 713 West Lincoln Street, 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. 355-9785 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 DNoticeofDefaultTrusteeAR_dmonroe_131008_ 735 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM, or for general information call 501-224-5239 Adv. 47-4tfc
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COMMUNITY NEWS 2nd Annual Berry “Pre-Coon Supper Reception� Announced for January 11, 2014 Goal: Endow the Scholarship Mitch Berry, son of former Congressman Marion Berry, announced today that the “Pre-Coon Supper Reception� will again be held before the annual Gillett Coon Supper in January. Just as last year, the event will serve as a fundraiser to provide an endowed scholarship to a student at Arkansas State University. The younger Berry has a goal to fully fund the scholarship this year. “After the amazing response we received this year, we really want to
build on that momentum.� said Mitch Berry. “We raised nearly $13,000 for the scholarship, and if we do a little better this year, we will be able to fully endow the scholarship. That is our goal.� “Mom and Dad had a great time last year, seeing so many old friends and making new ones. They were honored and humbled that so many folks came to support the scholarship that carries their name,� said Berry. “The community
of Gillett is a very special place, and this is a great event for people from both parties and from all across the state to see.� Arkansas State University Chancellor Tim Hudson said, “We are pleased and grateful to former Congressman Marion Berry and his wife, Carolyn, for their vision in establishing this scholarship fund. We also appreciate the hard effort by their son, Mitch, in his desire to keep the Marion and Carolyn Berry Scholarship fund expanding.
Arkansas County Judge Proclaims November National Home Health Care Month Office of the Arkansas County Judge Proclamation Arkansas Department of Health In-Home Care Proclamation in Observance of National Home Health Care Month, November 2013 “We Put Patients First� National Home Health Care Month – November 2013 WHEREAS, organized home health care programs have assisted the elderly, disabled and chronically ill citizens of the Brinkley in Southeast Arkansas since 1968; and WHEREAS, home health care is an integral part of community based health service delivery and provides an economical al-
ternative to institutionalization; and WHEREAS, Monroe County home care providers bring compassionate, professional care including nursing, home health aide services, physical, occupational and speech therapies, social work counseling and other services to those in need; and WHEREAS, home care means skillful assistance in the reassuring environment of home for those of all ages requiring acute, long-term rehabilitative and respite care; and WHEREAS, home care enables families to be preserved by providing skillful assistance during
difficult time; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, County Judge by virtue of the authority vest in me of Arkansas County, do hereby proclaim November 2013 as National Home Health Care Month and urges residents to recognize the efforts of home care providers, as well as, the families and friends of the elderly and disabled who provide such important service to those in need in the community. Given under my hand this 18th day of November, 2013 Witnessed and Signed by County Judge Glenn “Sonny� Cox Date 11-18-2013
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The popularity and success of this event continue to work toward funding the education of a student at Arkansas State with an interest in public service.� The Marion and Carolyn Berry Scholarship will be awarded to a qualifying ASU student who shows an interest in public policy and public service. A primary focus of the scholarship will be to encourage the next generation of leaders to participate in public service through internships with a member of the Arkan-
sas congressional delegation. The Gillett Coon Supper is hosted by the Gillett Farmers and Businessman’s Club and has long been a required stop on the Arkansas political circuit. President Bill Clinton attended the event every year he served as governor. Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe claims his political career started at the “PreCoon Supper Reception� at the Berry house when he first ran for the State Senate in 1982.
The reception will start at 3:30 that afternoon at the Berry farm shop. Tickets will be $40 each. Opportunities to be a Berry Good Host are available for $1000 and Berry Good Friends at $500. The Gillett Coon Supper begins at the Gillett Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. All tickets will be available for purchase at the door. To be a sponsor at the event, please contact Ben Noble at 501-7729473 or Gabe Holmstrom at 479-409-3329.
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The Key EHC Club Hunting In Arkansas The Key EHC Club met November 12, 2013 at 1:30 for its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Smith of Casscoe. President Barbara Hones called the meeting to order. The thought of the month was read by Myra Fowler. “For flowers that bloom about our feet, For tender grass so fresh, so sweet, For song of bird, and hum of bees, For all the things fair we hear or see, Father in Heaven, we thank thee!” - Ralph Waldo Emerson. The inspiration was given by Odella Smith, wondering what to wear, Isaiah 61:10. Program diabetes
was brought by Health Leader Annie Peters. Peters gave a very good informative lesson on how to treat diabetes, how to stay informed on what to eat and how much, and the importance of exercise. She also passed out some informative sheets, some in the form of quizzes and puzzles. All members took part. One of the members was wearing a pump that automatically gives her the correct amount of medicine when her body needs it. Some of the member that recently attended the food meeting in Pine Bluff expressed how they enjoyed it,
and what they learned. Some plan to try some of the recipes. President Jones gave a report on the Hobo affair as well as points about the Bicentennial that will be held December 14, 2013 at the DeWitt Courthouse. Minutes were given by Secretary Alice Clark and treasurer’s report by Annie Peters. Members were reminded to keep up with their volunteer hours. The meeting adjourned by all reciting the Homemaker’s Prayer. The Show and Tell was pictures and displays of the hostess’ 50th Wedding Anniversary.
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Hunting activities add close to $100 million to our state and local tax revenue. It also helps to support over 17,000 jobs. That statistic may not sound surprising to many Arkansas families who enjoy spending this time of year in the woods searching for deer. But what many may not know is just how much of our economy related to hunting has to do with something other than deer season. Arkansas is known throughout the country for its fantastic duck hunting. In fact, more mallards are taken in Arkansas than any other state. When commercial production of rice began in the Arkansas Grand Prairie in 1904, irrigation reservoirs enticed the annual migration of ducks and geese on the Mississippi Flyway to linger, making the area nationally renowned among waterfowl hunters. Of those 17,000 jobs supported by hunting,
over 4,500 of them are supported by waterfowl hunters alone. And nearly a third of all state and local tax revenue collected from hunting sales are directly related to the hunting of waterfowl. Today, Stuttgart is considered the duck capital of the world. The Executive Director of the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce, Stephen Bell, estimates that during duck season $1 million a day is spent on food, lodging, and supplies in his town. Although, deer hunting as a whole contributes more to our economy, statistics show the average duck hunter will spend twice as much per day on trip expenditures. The bottom line is that duck hunting is serious business for our state. That is just one reason why the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission closely monitor the population and adjust rules and regulations as needed. This year the com-
mission reports that Habitat conditions in 2013 were better or similar to 2012 due to average or above-average annual precipitation. The estimated total duck population of 45.6 million ducks was the second highest since the annual survey began in 1955, and was a 6 percent decrease from 2012’s all-time high duck count. As a result, there are three separate time periods this winter where duck hunting is allowed. Duck season opens November 23. Specific dates and times are listed on the Arkansas Game and Fish Website www. agfc.com The site also has helpful maps and tips for first time hunters. We hope everyone enjoys the wildlife recreation our state has to offer, but as always we hope every Arkansan takes the necessary precautions. Hunting safety classes are offered all across our state throughout the season. Those can also been found on the Game and Fish website.
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Light Up the Holidays This Sunday, DeWitt merchants invite you & yours to Christmas Open House. One day special bargains and festivities to kick off the Holiday Season in Southern Arkansas County.
Kelly’s on the Square *M.J. Redefined Trunk Show* Morgan Jessup *Refreshments *Door Prizes *Sunday 1-4pm on the Square
Ellablue Boutique *We will have drawings for discounts on all purchases* *Refreshments *Door Prizes Sunday 1-4pm at 1007 S. Whitehead Drive
Gifts Galore *Register for Door Prizes *Enjoy Discounts & More Sunday 1-4pm at 1626 S. Madison Right off Hwy 1
Dean’s Pharmacy *Refreshments *Door Prizes *Special Discounts Sunday 1-4pm at 1640 Whitehead Drive
Webb’s Sporting Goods, Pawn, Tackle Shop & Feed Store *Special Discounts on Hunting Items *10% off Everything in the Store *Refreshments & More Sunday 8am-3pm at 1970 S. Whitehead Drive
Smoochies & Donna Vittitow Interiors & Custom Framing *Refreshments *Register for Door Prizes Sunday 1-4pm at 205 S. Main Street (right off the square by the Flea Market)
Gallery G Antiques *Register for Door Prizes *All Christmas Items 1/2 of 1/2 price *All Crystal 50% off *Sale Prices Storewide 25% - 80% off Sunday 1-4pm at 200 Court Square
Tommy’s Rexall *Door Prizes *Refreshments *Draw for Discounts up to 50% off Home Decor and Christmas Items
Funcessories Too *Refreshments *Door Prizes *Special Discounts Sunday 1-4pm on the Square
The Registry *Christmas Decor 30% off *Door Prizes *Refreshments *Cash and Carry only *No gift wrapping
New Leaf Florist *Refreshments *Giving away Special Goodies *Door Prizes *25% off Storewide (excluding Tyler Candles) *We hope to see you there, and as always, we really appreciate each and every one of you! Happy Thanksgiving! -Rhonda & Kelly
Sunday 1-4pm on the Square
DeWitt Publishing & Enterprise Books *Lots of Good Christmas Bargains *Refreshments *Register for Door Prizes to be Given Away Sunday 1-4pm on the Square
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