D (USPS156-140) Vol. 131, Number 48 DeWitt, AR 72042 • 16 Pages • 2 Sections • 75 cents
AROUND THE COUNTY
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Reliving The History of Arkansas Post
THANKSGIVING DAY FELLOWSHIP
Nichalis Chapel AME Church located on Maxwell and Dudley St. across from the Old Key School will have their annual Thanksgiving Day Fellowship. Come join in praises to God for His bountiful blessing. Service starts at 6 p.m. and please if you would bring one item for the food basket that will be given away at the end of service to someone who can use it.
DEWITT ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB
The DeWitt Athletic Booster Club will meet Monday, December 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the DeWitt High School Gym.
DEWITT COMMUNITY CHURCH
The DeWitt Community Church invites you to come help us celebrate our Pastor Eld McClinton and First Lady Margaret Trotter 3rd Anniversary Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at the DeWitt Community Center off HWY 1/Whitehead DR. Be Blessed in the Lord and Thank you for attending. Dinner will be served immediately following the service.
GRAND PRAIRIE JOB CENTER
The Grand Prairie JOB Center ( 427 S. Maple St. Stuttgart) will be hosting an Open House Dec 4th from 3-5:30pm with a Ribbon Cutting at 3pm. GPJC has recently expanded and updated our building and would like to invite the public to stop by and see the improvements and learn more about what we do.
ABOVE: Cannon Crew: Clint Crater, Don Hubsch, Justin Walker, Dustin Danner standing at attention, waiting for orders to fire the cannon. BELOW: Joe Herron addressing the crowd to explain the use of the cannon in battle.
By LeeAnn Morgan Photos by LeeAnn Morgan On November 23, Arkansas Post National Park held its 19th Annual Ghosts of the Past, allowing visitors to take a walk through Arkansas History and experience firsthand snippets of every day life of the people that established what was once a major river port city. As visitors strolled along the pathway around the park, the “ghosts” acted out scenes of how men and women carried out their daily lives during a crucial time in Arkansas history, from exploration and settlement, battles during the Civil War, letters between a soldier/husband and wife, Post-Civil War celebrations, and the change in the course of the Arkansas River leading to the erosion of the
town of Arkansas Post and the fort. Previous year’s attendance ranged on average from 200-300 visitors. Because of the government shutdown, the event, which is typically held on the third Saturday of October, was moved to November, thereby making the night of the event dismally cold (39 degrees with a north wind of 10-20 mph), as well as the opening day of duck season, and the night of the pageants for the festival in Stuttgart. All of these factors played a part in bringing the attendance this year down to approximately 50 visitors. Decline in visitors did not hamper the spirits of the twenty-five volunteers and nine staff as they continued to recreate the stories and perform as if the crowds
were enormous. Visitors were greeted in the lobby by hospitable hostesses serving cookies, coffee, hot cider, and spiced tea. The staff showed great patience with the many questions asked of them and were very knowledgeable about the event. The Hubsch family has made this into a three-generation volunteer effort: Don Hubsch (cannon crew), his daughter Jane (park ranger/tour guide), and his grandson, Brittan Williams (soldier) have been volunteering at the events for many years. According to Joe Herron, the 20th Annual Ghosts of the Past in 2014 will be held on the 18th of October. Everyone should make plans to attend and be educated on the key role that Arkansas Post, in Arkansas County, played in Arkansas’ History.
ABOVE: Traders and Trappers - Tommy Peacock, Stacie Peacock, Hardy Peacock reenacting the buying and trading of essentials.BELOW: Post-Civil War celebrations of singing and dancing, lead by Della Jamison.
Dyan Bohnert reading actual letters from her ancestors that were from the Arkansas Post area.
DeWitt Era-Enterprise wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
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LOCAL NEWS EWITT POLICE REPORT November 17, 2013 - Officer Truax responded to 301 Hillcrest Apts. Upon arrival, the complainant stated that the suspect had flattened the tires on her car. The complainant stated that the suspect was sitting outside her apartment for a hour, beating on her door. She would not open the door for him. After he had left, she went outside to get in her car and noticed the tires were flat. The complainant stated that she had ended a relationship with the suspect earlier in the day. Upon investigating the vehicle, it was determined that the valve stems on both rear tires were removed from the rims. She was advised of the process of obtaining a warrant if she wished to file charges against the suspect. No arrests have been made at this time. Pictures were taken. November 18, 2013 – Sgt. Miller was dispatched to Hwy 1 and East 2nd Street for a two-vehicle accident with unknown injuries. Upon arrival, County Unit #9 was on site and was talking with both parties. Unit #9, Deputy Glenn Pitts was checking for injuries. Both parties said that they were okay. Miller gathered all information from both drivers. Driver 1 said that he was traveling south on Hwy 1, when the other driver pulled out in front of him. Driver 2 said that she was pulling off East 2nd Street on to Hwy 1 South, northbound, and the big truck driver 1 was driving some distance away, so she started to pull out. Miller explained to driver 2 that Hwy 1 has the right of way, and she shouldn’t have pulled out in front of the big truck. He gave driver 2 a citation for Failure to Yield Right of Way. They were both told to contact their insurance companies about this accident. November 21, 2013 – A man called the DeWitt Police Department to report a stolen license plate.He said
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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.
that he took his car to a mechanic approximately a month and a half ago. This morning when he went to look at the car, he noticed the license plate was missing. The license plate will be entered as stolen in NCIC at this time. November 20, 2013 - Sgt. Miller was dispatched to the This and That parking lot for an accident. Upon arrival, he met with the owner of the vehicle that was hit. She said that she had some people come in to her store and tell her that her vehicle had been hit and the other driver left the scene. She said that the driver was gone when she went outside. She went to check her vehicle, and there were some scratches and paint removed off the driver’s side rear bumper. She then called the police. There was a witness there that saw a gray Pontiac Grand AM, driven by a white male in his thirties, back up and hit the car then turn around and look at the car before he left. Miller told the vehicle owner to call her insurance company and notify them of the accident.
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. 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.
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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.
Dear Editor No one likes to think about death and dying, but it’s something everyone has to face eventually. There’s an incredible resource in our community that provides comfort, dignity and respect to all those coping with a serious or life-limiting illness. It’s Hospice Home Care. November is National Hospice Palliative Care Month, a time to reach out to our community to raise awareness about the compassionate care that hospice and palliative care. One of the most important messages to help people understand is that hospice care and palliative care helps patients and families focus on living. The Hospice Home Care team provides expert medical care to keep patients comfortable and able to enjoy time with loved ones. The hospice team answers questions, offers advice on what to expect, and helps families with the duties of being a caregiver. The team also provides emotional and spiritual support for the entire family. Hospice is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and by most insurance plans and HMOs. Hospice care is provided in the home, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and long term care centers. Hospice care is available to people of all ages, with any illness. Hospice professionals and trained volunteers will ask you what’s important and listen to what you say. They make your wishes a priority. If you or a loved one is facing a serious or life-limiting illness, the time to find out more about hospice and palliative care is right now. Sincerely, Paula Topping Patient Care Coordinator Hospice Home Care 870-540-0727
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Arkansas County Bicentennial Update This year to avoid safety issues for our visitors to the Court Square and to keep trash under control for December 14 candy cannot be thrown from the Christmas floats. We want our Court Square to be ready Saturday for our visitors for the Arkansas County Bicentennial Celebration. Santa’s Shuttle Service will be shuttling people from DeWitt Bank and Trust Company’s parking lot to the courthouse Square with a return shuttle service behind the Leibrock Building to DeWitt Bank and Trust Company’s parking lot. The bank parking lot will be reserved for those needing shuttle service only. Shuttle Depots will be set up at both locations with bench seating and covered areas if needed. Robert Criswell and Bobby Ashcraft – Co-Chairman.
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LOCAL NEWS Arkansas County Bank Holds Food Drive
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AgHeritage Farm Credit Services to Host Customer Christmas Celebration On Friday, December 6, AgHeritage Farm Credit Services will host their annual Customer Christmas Celebration. The event will be held at the Stuttgart office, 1102 E. 22nd Street, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. “We are looking forward to having our customer-owners join us for this end of the year celebration,� said Kyle Stovesand, Stuttgart Branch Manager, AgHeritage Farm Credit Services. “The relationships that we share with our customer-owners are important to us, and this is a great way to spend some time with them.� The Stuttgart AgHeritage FCS staff consists of Kyle Stovesand, branch manager; Kevin Wingfield, AgFinancial services officer; Liz Melson, AgFinancial services specialist; and Tammy McPherson. AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is a financial cooperative with owned and managed assets in excess of $935 million as of December 31, 2012, that provides credit and related services to more than 2,900 farmers and ranchers in 24 Arkansas counties. Branch offices are located in Batesville, Brinkley, Dermott, Lonoke, Newport, Pocahontas, Searcy, Star City and Stuttgart.
DeWitt Era Enterprise will be CLOSED Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
public is encouraged to bring in canned goods for the food pantry. They will be holding the food drive until December 13.
A competition is being held between the employees to see who can bring in the most food. They are dividing up
into teams and the team that brings in the most food will get to wear blue jeans to work and have a pizza party.
Obituary Thomas Crossland Thomas (Tom) Lee Crossland, 72, of Humphrey, Arkansas, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. He was born in Romance, Arkansas, on November 13, 1941. Tom was proud to have had the opportunity to serve his country in the Army for fourteen years. He was even more proud to preach God’s word and to witness to others about his Lord and Savior. He had a heart of gold and left an amazing example of how to live by his words and actions. His love for children of all ages was evident through his service as a baseball coach and umpire, trainer for the Gillett High School football team, bowling coach, and simply just acting like a kid to earn their trust. He is resting now with the Lord, but his works will live on in ways that cannot be overlooked. He was preceded in death by his lov-
ing parents, Coleman and Deola Crossland. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lillie; one daughter and son-n-law, Casey and Zach McCrotty of North Little Rock; one son, Coleman Crossland of Conway; three brothers, Randall (Pauline) Crossland and Dean (Rhonda) Crossland, both of Bryant, and Felton(Linda) Crossland of Villa Rica, Georgia. Visitation will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at Turpin Funeral Home in Stuttgart. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Turpin Funeral Home with burial following at Frazier Cemetery on Highway 152 near Humphrey. Memorials may be sent to Faith MBC, P.O. Box 68, Aubrey, AR 72311. Visitors will be received at his home in Humphrey. Please go to www.turpinco.com to sign the online guestbook.
Obituary Luther Shadwick Luther Shadwick, 89, of DeWitt died Saturday, November 23, 2013. He was born on December 24, 1923, in Van, AR, to Ruben Jerry and Tennessee Belle West Shadwick. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Clara Lyghtle Shadwick. He is survived by his three children and their spouses Billy (Kathy) Shad-
wick of St. Charles, Kathleen (Billy Don) Stroh of Heber Springs, and Stanley Shadwick (Jo Beth) of Crocketts Bluff; one sister Lula Mae Ensign of Beebe; seven grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Sunday, November 24 at Chute Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.
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 EraEnterprise office and online, Farmers & Merchants Bank, DeWitt Bank & Trust, Arkansas County Bank, County Judge’s Office, City Hall, and PCCUA. 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 16 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
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Christine Ward Francis C h r i s tine Ward p a s s e d away on November 22, 2013, at age 69. She was born to John B. and Nettie Keaton of DeWitt, AR. Christine married Carroll Henry Ward on December 29 1962. Christine was a homemaker and member of the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn. Christine was preceded in death by her parents, John B. and Nettie Ke-
aton, one sister Yvonne Byers, and one son Anthony Ward. She is survived by her husband Carroll Ward of Almyra and six children and spouses, Anita Kay Fox (Rusty Fox), Tonya Brickey (Jason Brickey), Greg Ward, Shawn Ward (Candi Ward), Lanny Ward, and Tiffany McCarley (Derrick McCarley); 19 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; three brothers John C. Keaton, Sr., C.W. Keaton, and Tommyh Keaton; 2 sisters Janie Ward and Linda Gosa; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Funeral services were November 26 at the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn with burial in Forks LaGrue Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.
2. General Information Person making nomination_____________________ Contact number _____________________________ Nominee’s Name____________________________ Address___________________________________ Telephone_________________________________ Workplace (if applicable)_____________________ Years employed (if applicable)_________________ 3. In 100 words or less, please explain why the person deserves the honor for which he or she is being nominated.
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LOCAL NEWS
Pet Talk: Finding Nemo (The Perfect Home) Though they may not be fun to play fetch with in the front yard, and they can’t curl up with you on the couch after a long day, a fish can still make a wonderful and unique pet. Fairly easy to care for
and pleasing to the eye, there are various species that will make a perfect addition to your home. Whether you choose your finned companion based on size, color, or unique attributes, the
next step in proper fish ownership is familiarizing yourself with Nemo’s specific care requirements. Before bringing your new aquarium fish home, there are some
important things to consider. Primarily, you need to keep in mind the size the fish will grow to be, their tolerance of other fish, and their specific water requirements in order to find the per-
Farrow and Storey to Wed
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Farrow of DeWitt announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Tara Danee Farrow, to Ronald Coleman Storey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Storey of Marvel. The couple will exchange vows February 1, 2014, at two o’ clock at the Anthony Chapel in Hot Springs, AR. The reception will be held immediately following at the Austin Convention Center. All friends and family are invited to attend.
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your fish, you must learn how to keep them happy and healthy while living in their new home. “One of the most important aspects of a home aquarium is the water quality,� said Burrell. “Things like pH, temperature, dissolved gases (oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen), salinity, and nitrogenous compounds need to be monitored closely, and partial water changes should be performed on a regular basis.� Just make sure that your fish doesn’t execute his escape plan during your routine aquarium cleaning. As with any other pet, feeding requirements vary greatly between species of fish. “Marine fish can be carnivores, omnivores, or herbivores, so it is important to research the type of fish to know what type of food to feed them,� said Burrell. For freshwater fish, many commercial foods are available and can be found for any type of fish. It is best to supply small amounts frequently to avoid excess food sitting in the tank and decomposing. From aquarium specifications to feeding requirements, the responsibly of caring for your fish should not be taken lightly. However, after thoroughly researching how to properly care for your new finned friend, Nemo will undoubtedly be happy to call his new aquarium home.
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fect aquarium. “There are two basic types of small aquariums: freshwater (tropical and temperate) and marine (saltwater), which should both be no smaller than 36 liters,� said Caitlin Burrell, a zoological medicine intern at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. “Larger fish, or fish with high oxygen requirements, are better suited for large aquariums or ponds.� Some common freshwater species suited for smaller aquariums are tetras, guppies, discus, danios, and various types of goldfish. Common saltwater species could include clownfish, damselfish, gobies, and blennies. Burrell also recommends that before putting different species together in one aquarium, you should research their individual needs to ensure they are compatible and won’t show aggression. “Marine fish in general are not often kept in large groups in home aquariums, and it is important to make sure that fish housed together in one aquarium spend their time at different levels (for example, bottom-dwellers and midwater fish) to avoid overcrowding,� said Burrell. “Additionally, there are more aggressive fish that typically do not pair well with other fish.� After you’ve purchased the perfect aquarium for
The entire Oates family will gather in Stuttgart this Thanksgiving, not just for the holiday but also to celebrate the birthday of the family’s matriarch, Elfreda Oates, who becomes a centurion. The birthday celebration will take place on Thanksgiving Day at Holman High School on North Buerkle Street in Stuttgart, AR. Mrs. Oates birthday is actually December 8, 2013 but the family is celebrat-
ing a little early to allow family members, church members, and the community the opportunity to share in the occasion. Visitors of Mrs. Oates any other day will find her managing the family farm. She currently farms 534.2 acres of cropland and 284.3 acres of woodland. She operates the family farm which includes making all business decisions and limited farm machinery. At the age of 91, Mrs. Oates applied for business assistance in the construction of a pit reservoir underground pipeline, a diesel powered pumping plant added height to a levy to hold more irrigation water and an 8 foot diameter water controlled structure to regulate the flow of water in and out of the 65 acre reservoir. Once the project was complete she was very excited about the new irrigation system.
She began farming just after she and her husband, LeRoy, were married. The two were married on September 28, 1932. She was 19, and he was 23. Together, they had 15 children, 40 grandchildren, 82 greatgrandchildren and 28 great-great grandchildren. He passed in 1984. What did she do to live this long? Mrs. Oates says she stayed busy working all day and night; training her children and her neighbor’s children how to work and the importance of work. She ate plenty of raw and cooked vegetables and fruit. In addition to being a busy wife, mother and farmer she also owned a grocery store called Oates Grocery for several years. Jokingly, she says she ran a hotel, daycare, restaurant, laundromat and a taxicab service all from her house.Â
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COMMUNITY NEWS
News In and Around Gillett
Back row left to right: Dorothy Connelly, Peggy Trites, Betty Knoll, Genie Navarre, Joni Philipp, Freda Mattmiller, Lorene Leder, Margie Herman, Audrey Robertson. Front row left to right: Marian Fuhrman, Virginia Place, Thelma Connelly, Winnie Cotton, Norma Jean VanHorn. Not pictured: Margie Holzhauer, Rev. Jan Edwards, Gertrude Rogers, Annette Duncan, and Linda Stone.
Joni Philipp and Kara Holzhauer show off one of the quilts to be donated to students at Dana’s House. Kara is the daughter of Mayor Jared Holzhauer and his wife Joli.
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. Christmas Tree Lighting Planned City of Gillett will hold its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec 14 at 5:30 pm at the Jesswein Memorial Park. Monetary donations are being accepted at the city hall to offset the cost of the candy. Your gift to the children is greatly appreciated. Dorcas Quilters Workshop Completed The Dorcas Quilters completed a very productive workshop. A total of 343 quilts were sewn during 2013. Pastor Chad Phillip and his wife Joni delivered 273 quilts along with Healthcare Kits to Roadway Van in Little Rock on November 15. The quilts will go to the Lutheran World Relief Warehouse where they will be repacked and sent to needed areas around the world. Pastor Chad said they were waiting for us to deliver the quilts. 32 of the remaining quilts will be delivered to Dana’s House before Christmas. The others will be kept on hand to distribute to area families in the event of emergencies. Thelma Connelly said she will miss the workshops! Work has already begun in the homes for the next workshop. Gertrude Rogers is already cutting out squares, and Norma Jean VanHorn is busy sewing them into quilt tops. The Quilters are thankful for all the donations of sheets, materials, etc. Monetary donations are used for supplies and batting. Gillett Farmer’s and Businessmen’s Club The Gillett Farmer’s and Businessmen’s Club is still purchasing 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 sellers must call John Cover at (870) 8300771 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. Gillett EHC Celebrates with Thanksgiving Meet-
ing The Gillett Extension Homemakers Club held its November meeting on Tuesday, November 19, at The Paddy in Gillett, celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday with a Dutch-treat lunch, with seven members and three guests present. Club president Margie Hackney called the meeting to order. Rose Ella Smith read an inspirational message based on Psalm 119:77, reminding us to love and greet people as dogs do, without restraint, just the way God feels about us. Anita Trimble read the thought for the month, written by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “For flowers that bloom about our
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A Word to Ministers By William Wood Let it first be said that this message was given to me by the Lord for my own benefit, and as I mediated on it I felt it might also benefit some of my minister brothers. As preachers of the Gospel we must take care that our personal character agrees with the word that we preach! I heard of a man who preached so well and lived so badly that when he was in the pulpit the people said he should never stop preaching and when he was out of it they all declared that he should never enter it again. The Lord deliver us ministers from imitating such a Janus. May we never be priests at the alter, and sons of Belial outside the church! May we never be content to see and hear false doctrine in our congregation and be satisfied to let it slide, as if it mattered not at all! We need to thunder our the truth of the Gospel, while we speak kindly and carefully to those who are wrong. No one can trust a person who has two faces, and no one will trust a preacher who is too timid to stand and tell his people that they are wrong! However, there is a right way and a wrong way to present the truth, and this is what the Lord is constantly speaking to this writer about. We must learn how to correct with out condemning, rebuke with a Godly spirit, and be patient with those who have apparently closed their eyes to the truth (see Matt. 13:15). A truth presented wrong will greatly hinder those it should be helping. And so I repeat, this sermon was meant for my own ears, and I chose to share it with my fellow ministers. Many years ago, I learned a very hard lesson, one that I will not forget! I had a minster friend that came to our little church quite often to speak. And to this day, I have never heard a more powerful and elegant speaker. But looking back, and putting all the pieces together, I am made to wonder if the man was converted! Because this man, that we all so loved to hear speak, underwent an operation that changed his sex from male to female. I learned that the ministry of an unsaved man may be used of God for the conversion of souls because God will honor His own word, while at the same time He disowns the man! It is a known fact that many young people have left home rather than be made to enter a profession that is distasteful to them. But where will a man go to hide who has said to have given his whole life to the Holy Calling, and yet is a total stranger to the Power of Godliness? He is trying to direct lives down a road he has never traveled! He is called to instruct others while he is yet unlearned! He is a cloud without rain! He is a tree without leaves! (Jude 12) It is better to have an empty pulpit rather than have a man in it who has no experimental knowledge of what he teaches! Surely unsaved preachers must be ranked by God as among the evil powers that keep people out of churches. They are a power used by Satan for destruction of souls! If a man does not preach holiness, and do his best to live Holy, and demand that his family and his church do the same, then I doubt his call to the ministry. If your pastor fights this message that should be a warning sign to you! Amen!
Lost Opportunities By Pastor Steve Ellison May the Lord bless you with His richest blessings during this season of thankfulness to Him. John chapter four tells us that about two thousand years ago, a loving Savior took the time to reveal Himself to a despised and rejected woman. As a matter of fact, Jesus revealed Himself to this woman two times. She did not understand or believe the first time. It was only after Jesus revealed her to herself that she understood and believed His claims about Himself. Coming to Christ involves both. We will never see Christ as He is until we see ourselves as we are. As soon as this woman believed she immediately began to do what all believers should do. She began to spread the good news. She immediately left her old life behind, went to where she could find the most people and began to freely share the free gift she had received. She shared this best of all news with those who mocked and despised her. John chapter four also provides a sad commentary on you and me. At the same time this woman was rushing into town to share the good news, the disciples of Jesus returned from town. Those who had been walking with the Savior, eating with the Savior, spending their nights with the Savior, and learning at the Savior’s feet returned from the same town the woman went to. The disciples returned alone but the woman did not. She led a troop of men to Christ. Many in that town believed in Christ because of this woman’s testimony. Others came to hear Christ because of the change in her and they believed in Christ because of His testimony about Himself. Surely the disciples knew more about Christ than this woman at the well did. Surely the disciples knew more Scripture than this woman. Surely the disciples were more respected than this outcast woman. All this woman knew was that she had exchanged an empty water pot for Living Water; she had exchanged death for life; she had exchanged guilt for forgiveness and that was enough to light her evangelistic fire. Let’s get personal. What about you and me? Have we had the experience this woman had? If not, you better ask for this Living Water. If we have met the Christ, then what is the problem? What causes our lack of gratitude? Did we meet Christ so long ago that we have forgotten the feeling of coming face to face with our unbearable guilt? Have we forgotten that first taste of Living Water? Jesus said something interesting to His unfruitful and disobedient disciples when they got back from town. John 4:38, “I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored and you have entered into their labor.” NASU We often miss this mild but clear rebuke from Jesus. He plainly tells His disciples that He sent them into town to reap a harvest of souls but they did not. The disciples thought they had gone into town only to buy food. This trip to town to purchase necessities was clearly an opportunity given by Christ so that they could have the privilege of
In Everything? By Tom Smith
We should do it whether we feel like it or not. “Give thanks in everything—for this is the Will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (I Thessalonians 5:18). When the Apostle Paul wrote these words to those struggling, first-century believers in Thessalonica—which is located in Greece—what was he thinking? Was he some forerunner of the modern-day “Health, Wealth and Prosperity” gospel or a guru for positive thinking? No, on both counts. He knew what it felt like to be persecuted, shipwrecked, stoned and left for dead, beaten, imprisoned, robbed, betrayed, hungry, cold, etc. (II Corinthians 11:2327)—all because of his preaching the Gospel. That’s why he also wrote how they were “pressed out of measure, beyond strength insomuch that they even despaired of life itself ” (II Cor. 1:8). But, that didn’t cause him to become bitter or ungrateful. Why was that? Simply because he realized each one of us has a “death sentence within us so we shouldn’t trust in ourselves, but in God Who raises the dead” (II Cor. 1:9). Yes, like a man who’s sitting on death row, Paul realized our days here on life are few at best—for “it’s appointed unto all of us once to die and, after this, the Judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). Like the Apostle James, he knew our lives are “as a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away” (James 4:13-15). That’s why he wrote the churches in Ephesus and Colossae to “redeem the time” (Ephesians 5:16; Colossians 4:5), for we can ill-afford to squander our time here on earth. Truly, life’s too short to waste it on frivolity (“riotous living”—Luke 15:13), triviality, self-centeredness, etc. Neither can we allow ourselves to become bitter, somehow feeling like we deserve better than what we’re getting. Yes, Paul knew the importance of an “Attitude of Gratitude.” Just as the “attitude” of a plane (the direction of its nose) determines which way it’ll go, so does our attitude/response to what’s happening to us determine whether we’re soar or crash-and-
sharing the good news. They should have built on the knowledge that the Samaritans had already received from the patriarchs and the prophets but they forfeited the opportunity. That opportunity was passed on to the woman at the well. The disciples did receive a different opportunity. They were given the chance to rejoice at the success of the woman’s efforts. The Bible is silent about their response except for noting that they tried to get Jesus to eat when the townspeople were coming to see Him. May God protect us from all lost opportunities and all jealousy.
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burn. Now, let’s be honest: It’s easy to be thankful when things are going good and everything’s coming up roses, isn’t it? But, it’s not easy when things are falling apart. . .when our health’s failing. . .when the money runs out before the month does. . .when the boss gives you a pink slip at work. . .when others betray you or take advantage of you. That’s why we must remember all that happened to Jesus during his time here on earth and follow His lead. We can’t even begin to imagine the agony He went through—when He didn’t have to—simply because He loved us. Because of His omniscience, He knew ahead of time what folks were inside, what they were going to do and say BEFORE they did it and why they did it. Yet, He still loved them and prayed for them. Thus, we must daily surrender our lives to Him and allow Him to live His life through us if we are to be able to “give thanks in everything and fulfill His Will in our lives.” We must continually stay focused on Him, knowing He’ll use EV E RY T H I NG (good and bad) in our lives for our good and His Glory (Heb. 12:12; Romans 8:28). Here’s hoping you’ll use this time set aside for Thanksgiving to thank the Lord for His blessings. Even if this has been a particularly difficult and painful year, will yourself to still “give thanks in everything.” In so doing, you’ll fulfill God’s Will in your life and also keep the devil from setting up housekeeping in your life. As someone said, “God is good—all the time.” So, demonstrate your gratitude to Him for His grace this week by being a conduit of His blessings to others. (NOTE: If you’d like to contact Bro. Tom or receive his daily e-mail devotional, entitled “Morning Manna,” you can write him at P.O. Box 10614, Fort Smith, AR 72917 or e-mail him at pressingon@hotmail.com).
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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.
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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.
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Public Asked to Offer Comments Memorial Service Hosted by David O. Regarding District Facilities The Dewitt School District and districts around the state are in the process of seeking community input concerning facilities within each district. Every even year, school districts are required to update the district six-year facility plans. Any new construction projects or remodeling projects that provide warm, safe, and dry improvements must be submitted in order for
the district to qualify for partnership funds from the state. The DeWitt School District will hold a public hearing prior to the December 10, 2013, regular board meeting. At the hearing, community members may make oral comments regarding the state of district facilities. The district facilities are described in a master plan narrative including the age of buildings and
known issues associated with the various campuses. The public hearing will be held at the DeWitt Middle School from 6:00-7:00 p.m. with the regular board meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. In addition to the public hearing, patrons may make written comments about district facilities and leave them at the Administration Office located at 1841 South Grandview. Copies of
the narrative will be available at the office, and a copy will be posted on the district website. All comments will be included with the Master Plan update which is submitted to the Arkansas School Facilities Department. Written comments may be submitted from December 2, 2013, through December 9, 2013.
St. Charles, Crocketts Bluff and Ethel News By Margaret Aycock 870-282-8030 - jaymara@hughes.net Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family of Luther Shadwick of St. Charles, who went to be with his Heavenly Father, Friday, November 22. Graveside services were held at Chute Cemetery in Ethel. Burial was by Essex’s Funeral Home of DeWitt Sunday, November 24. Also, our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family of Christine (Keaton) Ward of Almyra, who went to meet her Heavenly Father, Saturday, November 23. Her visitation was held be November 25 at Essex’s Funeral Chapel from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Services were held November 26 at the Church Of The Firstborn at 2 p.m. BIRTHDAYS: Ralph Travis - Nov. 28 Kathryn Chambless Nov. 29 Abby Butcher - Nov. 29 Dicole Sandlin - Nov. 30 Betty Sue Bullock - Nov. 30 Wanda Robinson - Nov.
30 Sheila Noble - Nov. 30 Scotty Poor - Nov. 30 Shane Boucher - Nov. 30 Shaneca Summage Non. 30 Elizabeth Baker - Dec. 1 Timothy Sneed - Dec. 1 Jeremy Smith - Dec. 1 Sara Colvert - Dec. 2 Alexis Lemanski Hughey - Dec. 2 LaDonna Woodiel Dec. 2 Brent Relyea - Dec. 2 Alexis Adams - Dec. 3 Cody Morton - Dec. 3 Corby Morton - Dec. 3 Suzanne Turner - Dec. 4 John James - Dec. 4 Carl Fuches - Dec. 4 Alta Lockley - Dec. 4 Caden Shook - Dec. 4 ANNIVERSARIES: Garland & Frankie Long - Nov. 30 Thomas & Jill Berta Dec. 1 Gary & Meagan Padgett - Dec. 4 Here are a few recipes for the holidays that I make that are very good to have this time of year: CHEESE BALL 2 8oz. cream cheese,
softened, (room temperature) 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup salad dressing 1/2 chopped green onions 10 slices of crisp bacon, chopped Garlic salt to taste Onion salt to taste 1/4 Tbsp. onion flakes Mix all together and form into ball. Roll in toasted ground pecans. Serve with your choice of crackers or chips. TEXAS PECAN CANDY CAKE Preheat oven to 250 degrees. 1 1/3 cups cannied red and green cherries, cut in quarters 1 cup cannied pineapple, coarsley chopped 1 1/2 cups pitted dates, coarsley chopped 4 1/3 cups of coarsley chopped pecans 1 1/4 cups of flaked coconut 1 Tablespoon of all-purpose flour 1 can of sweetened condensed milk 1. Grease and flour a 9 x 3-inch tube pan with removable bottom. (I
spray my pan with Baker’s Joy, which seems to work well for me.) Set pan aside. 2. Combine cherries, pineapple and dates in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with flour, toss to coat well. Add pecans and coconut; toss to mix. Add sweetened condensed milk; stir to mix well. Spoon evenly into your prepared pan, smoothing top. 3. Bake in preheated slow oven (250 degrees} for 1 1/2 hours. Cool in pan on rack. Remove from pan. Wrap tightly in foil. Refrigerate at least two weeks. Cake cuts best when cold. Slice very thin with serrated knife. I PERSONALLY WANT TO WISH EVERYONE A VERY BLESSED THANKSGIVING DAY! I ALSO WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR ALL THE NICE COMPLIMENTS THAT I HAVE RECEIVED REGARDING MY “NEWS” COLUMNS! TO ME, THIS IS A BLESSING THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET!
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Camp White Sulphur Springs Confederate Cemetery Memorial Service was hosted by the David O. Dodd Chapter 212, United Daughters of the Confederacy, on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Sponsors in addition to the UDC Chapter were: General Patrick R. Cleburne Camp, 1433, Sons of Confederate Veterans; Arkansas Infantry Re—enactors; Lt. Col. James P. Stanley, 897, Children of Confederacy. Jean Pollard, Vice President of the David O. Dodd Chapter, called the assembly to order at 2 PM and asked Andy Taylor, Commander of the Gen. Patrick Cleburne Camp, SCV, to give the Invocation. Pollard led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, the Salute to the Arkansas Flag, and Salute to the Confederate Flag. Pollard welcomed all attending this event. Greetings were given by Taylor and he said the twoday re-enactment had been successful despite the rain. Participants were from all over Arkansas and other states. The speaker was Pollard who stated the purpose of this event was to remember our Confederate Soldiers. She said the David O. Dodd Chapter was chartered in 1898 and plans were put underway for a marker. The five foot high, two foot thick by four foot across granite boulder was unveiled on October 11, 1912. The cemetery went through many years of neglect until the Major General Patrick R. Cleburne Camp was organized in 1985. They worked together with the David O. Dodd Chapter to restore the cemetery. Many names for the graves were discovered and marked. Since 1996 the two organizations have joined their efforts to maintain the cemetery. The Sons of the Confederacy re-enactors make a Living History of this two—day event. Camp White Sulphur Springs was set up as a training facility and the famous 9th Arkansas Infantry was organized there in 1861. The 2nd Arkansas infantry was trained there before going to Virginia. By 1862 the Confederate Hospital was moved from Pine Bluff to White Sulphur Springs. “Today we remember those Confederate Soldiers as we stand by them in their everlasting sleep,” Pollard concluded. The 2nd Arkansas Battalion, re-enactors, gave the Salute with guns and cannons. Dyan Bohnert, dressed in black period Rose, placed red roses in remembrance at the grave-site in the Laying of the Roses Ceremony. The event closed with the Benediction by David O. Dodd Chapter Chaplain Marlo Dill.
Thank You I would like to thank God and all his angels for being with me during my stay and surgery. I would like to thank everyone that came by, their prayers, flowers and thinking of me. Thanks to the nurses on the 2nd floor of Ark Heart Hospital for all of their fine care given me. Thanks to my family for being with me and especially my granddaughter, Stephanie, for all of her help and being with me.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Spirit of ‘76 4-H Welcomes New Jenkins Competes in Sparkle Baby Members Christmas Pageant in Searcy
Allie Hill mixes the ingredients together while showing how to make applesauce/ cinnamon ornaments.
The Spirit of ’76 4-H Club welcomed two new members, Ashley Terry and Leah Muse, to their November club meeting. Eleven members answered roll call by naming their favorite Thanksgiving food. The business meeting was conducted by Stacey Cox with Peyton Davenport giving the treasurer’s report. Club pledges were led by Jaylen Phillips. Allie Hill gave a demonstration on making Christmas ornaments from Applesauce and Cinnamon. After
Ashlynne Jenkins, of DeWitt, won four titles and four other categories at the Sparkle Baby Christmas Pageant in Searcy, November 23, 2013. Categories were Top Model, Photogenic, Facial Beauty and Best Fashion. She was crowned Pre Teen Miss Divisional
Princess, Natural Grand Supreme Winner, Glitz Mini Grand Supreme Winner and Divisional Queen. Ashlynne is 10 years old and attend fifth grade at DeWitt Elementary. Her parents are Charlotte Purdy of DeWitt and Jimmy Jenkins of St. Charles.
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her demonstration, each 4-H’er made two ornaments. Members decorated the Christmas tree in the Extension Office conference room during the meeting. Thank you notes were written to businesses and individuals in appreciation for their support of the county 4-H program. The next meeting will be the Christmas party on December 11, and members will bring canned goods to donate to the Food Pantry.
Spirit of ‘76 4-H’ers were busy writing thank you notes to 4-H supporters in the county. Shown left to right: Leah Muse, Miranda Nelson, Alivia James, Anna Grayce Capps, Jaden Criddle and Peyton Davenport.
By LeeAnn Morgan The DeWitt High School Student Council sponsored a Turkey Feathers for Teachers contest before the students left on Thanksgiving break. Students were asked “if they wanted to see a teacher in a turkey costume?” They were then given the opportunity to purchase feathers at $1 each for the teacher that they wanted to “win”. The teacher with the most feathers must wear the turkey costume for one full school day,
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25% to 85% off STOREWIDE Friday the 29th and Saturday the 30th 10am to 5pm
Thank you, DeWitt, for supporting our Open House! Our Door Prize Winners: Donna Kerns - $100 Gift Certificate
Homecoming court (L-R): Taylor Roush; Aidan White; Queen - Luke Mitchell; Maid - Nicholas Wright; Chris Tucker.
By LeeAnn Morgan Photos by LeeAnn Morgan The DeWitt High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) held a Powder Puff Flag-Football competition on Wednesday, November 20th at 2:15pm at Dragon Stadium. Competition was fierce both on and off the field as five young “ladies”
competed for the title of Homecoming Queen. Students and visitors paid $3 each to attend this timehonored tradition with the proceeds of nearly $1,200 to be donated to a nonprofit charity to be decided by the members of FBLA upon returning to school after the Thanksgiving break.
Kathy Cazort - $75 Gift Certificate Dawn Deane - $50 Gift Certificate Betty Mannis - $25 Gift Certificate
210 Court Square 946-1333 Cheerleaders dancing for half-time entertainment. (L-R) Eric Horton; Terran Jones; Ty Jones; Drake Ward; Adam Hill; Garrett Cummings. (not pictured - Caleb Price)
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LEFT: Senior Christen Earhart, with a quarterback keeper, puts on her “game face” and tries to avoid underclassman, Kayla West. RIGHT: Carlee Cox being pursued by Lexi Brown.
These animals were picked up by the DeWitt Animal Control Officer this week. If one of these dogs belongs to you or you would like to find out about adopting one, please call the Animal Control Officer at 946-6307. Blue team, comprised of Seniors and Three Freshmen.
White team, comprised of Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Grand Prairie Quilt Society Prairie Gems Extension
Homemakers
Mrs. LouAnna Spears showed her Sunbonnet Sue & Suspender Sam quilt at the November 13 meeting of the Grand Prairie Quilt Society at the Stuttgart Public Library.
The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met November 13 at the Stuttgart Public Library with 8 members present for their quarterly Sit’n Sew gathering. Glenda opened the meeting with the Thought for the Day: “I cannot call the day complete, ‘til needle, thread, and fabric meet.� Happy Birthday wished were extended to Maeola Flournoy. The minutes and treasurer’s reports were approved. Plans were made for the Christmas party on December 11 at the Stuttgart Public Library. Bring your favorite dish to share and 5 sewing or quilting accessories as favors for the Round Robin game. Shelly Barber joined as a new member. The new Quilt of Valor project was discussed. Three new blocks will be
Sherry Thompkins showed her Motorcycle quilt at the Grand Prairie Quilt Society meeting on November 13 at the Stuttgart Public Library.
added to the seventeen already completed. All blocks will be returned at the December meeting. A thank-you letter was read from Arkansas Children’s Hospital in appreciation for the 67 pillowcases made by the Society members and delivered in October. Members who attended the  field trip to the Plantation Agricultural Museum gave a report on a good time had by all. Maeola Flournoy gave a demonstration of the preparation and techniques needed to assemble a T-shirt quilt. Three members are currently making a t-shirt quilt, and her hints and advice were greatly appreciated. During the Show and Share session: Glenda showed her completed Court House Steps quilt and ten dresses made for
the “Hemmed in Prayer� mission program. LouAnna Spears showed her completed “Sunbonnet Sue & Suspender Sam� quilt. Sherry Thompkins showed her motorcycle quilt. After the meeting, everyone visited during the sack lunch break. After lunch which everyone then settled down to some serious sewing. The sound of sewing machines whirring and tongues wagging wasn’t so noticeable amid the general sounds of construction now ongoing at the library. The next meeting will be our Christmas party on December 11 at 9:30 at the Stuttgart Public Library. Don’t forget your dish to share and game favors.... see you there!
The Prairie Gems Extension Homemakers met on November 14 with 10 members present, including new member Beatrice Leder. President Alta Lockley called the meeting to order with the thought for the day and Alma Young gave an inspirational reading. A very informative program on Diabetes was given the Vickie McLain. Members discussed planning a healthy diet for persons with diabetes and were asked to fill out a worksheet depicting a recent meal and then analyze it for its nutritive value. Many shared stories of personal experiences in dealing with family members and
friends who have diabetes. During the business session, Lockley passed out membership cards and new yearbooks. Members reported on the EH Fall Council Meeting which was held November 4. Several had also attended the Jefferson County EH Food Show where they enjoyed sampling several new food dishes and hearing Ginger Beebe as the featured luncheon speaker. It was announced that Ana Hollis, FCS agent, has planned a Cookie Swap for December 4 with additional details forthcoming. Members voted to have the next meeting just prior to the cookie
workshop. It will be the annual Christmas lunch and will be held at The Willows Restaurant on Dec. 4 at 11:30 a.m. with a gift exchange and dutch treat lunch. Show and Tell items included a Christmas table arrangement made by Sandra Webb, an apron made for a Christmas present by Gladys Hearn, and a seamless vest modeled by Onita Watson. Delicious refreshments were provided by Shirley Fread and Sandra Webb. They prepared some dishes they had sampled at the Food Show along with several other favorites. The meeting closed with the Homemaker’s Prayer.
Tunican Chapter
If you are interested in archeology, join the Tunican Chapter of the Arkansas Archeological Society on Tuesday evening, December 3 at 7 p.m. The program, titled “Rock Art and Ancient Religion in the Central Arkansas River Valley� will be held in the Wesley Presbyterian Center on the University of Arkansas Monticello campus. American Indian rock art--images painted or engraved onto natural rock surfaces--offers unique opportunities for study. Unlike portable objects, rock art remains fixed to the location of its production. Figural or “naturalistic� imagery also offers views of ancient worlds glimpsed through the eyes of the artist. The distribution of rock art in the central Arkansas River valley also reveals an interesting the-
matic pattern that resonates elements of Southeastern Indian religious belief. This presentation will illustrate several examples of rock art imagery, examine the geographic contexts of distribution, and provide an interpretation of how Indians used rock art to create a pictorial cosmogram across their cultural landscape. The program will be presented by Dr. George Sabo who is the third director of the Arkansas Archeological Survey. Prior to this position, Dr. Sabo was the research archeologist at the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. He earned his PhD. in anthropology at Michigan State University. Sabo’s pre-Arkansas experience includes re-search on Baffin Island and work on historic and prehistoric sites in the Upper Great Lakes region of the United States.
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LEGAL NOTICES 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
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 appointed the ancillary executor therunder, at the time of her death the decedent possessed the following property in the Southern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas: An undivided interest in the North Seven-Eights (N7/8) of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section 21, Township 6 South, Range 3 West; And, the South Half (S1/2) of Section 29, Township 6 South, Range 3 West; And, the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section 32, Township 6 South, Range 3 West. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within
six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. This notice first published 21st day of November 2013. JAMES D. STEELE 12231 Academy NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111 Executor Adv. 47-2tfc
FREE C.N.A. CLASSES (Certified Nursing Assistant)
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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DeWitt Chamber of Commerce Christmas on the Square presents
20th Annual Christmas Parade 200 Years of Christmas in Arkansas County Friday, Dec. 14th @ 4:00pm 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
DeWitt Jr. and Sr. Basketball November Recap Junior boys played Lonoke in a home game, November 12. It was a loss for DeWitt with a score of 33, DeWitt and 34, Lonoke. The top scorers for the game were Landon Turner with a score of 13 and Jamari Gamble with a score of 11. Junior boys played another home game against Carlise, November 14. A victory for DeWitt, the score was DeWitt, 36 and Carlise, 14. The top scorers were Jamari Gamble with 14 points and Landon Turner with 9 points. An away game against White Hall brought another victory for the junior boys with a score of 24, DeWitt and 15, White Hall. Top scorers for this game were Jamarious Bradford scoring 9 and John Wright scoring 7. There was another victory for the junior boys in an away game against Stuttgart with a score of DeWitt, 44 and Stuttgart, 36. Lane Ballew scored 13 for the game and Landon Turner scored 10. The junior boys dominated in an away game against Brinkley with a score of 47, DeWitt and 13, Brinkley. Jamari Gamble scored 14 for the game and Landon Turner scored 12. As of November 25, the junior boys have a record of 4-1. Senior boys tipped off the basketball season on November 19 with an away game against Stuttgart. The game was a loss for DeWitt with a score of 48, DeWitt and 63, Stuttgart. Top scorers for this game were Leartis Williams with 18 points, Tyren Robinson with 12 points and AJ Bell with 8 points. In an away game against Brinkley, DeWitt senior boys celebrated a victory with a score of 48, DeWitt and 45, Brinkley. Top scores were held by Leartis Williams with 15, AJ Bell with 13 and Jeremy Smith with 8. The senior boys have a record of 1-1 and will play in the Farmers and Merchants Bank Invitational Tournament at DeWitt Dec. 2-7. The Jr. Dragonettes have gotten off to a slow but exciting start. The girls lost to Lonoke 29-28, November 12, on a buzzer shot. Libby Cox was the leading scorer with 10 points. Karli Rieves and Kyla Patterson each had 6 points. After leading early in the fourth quarter against Carlisle, the junior girls came up a little short in a 40-37 loss, November 14. Libby Cox was the leading scorer with 10 points. Karli Rieves had 9 points and Kyla Patterson had 7 points. The November 18 game was very similar to the Carlisle game with the girls having a lead in the fourth quarter and letting it slip through their fingers. White Hall managed to come back and win 30-26. Taylor Mannis was the leading scorer with 7 points. Libby Cox had 6 points and Akeia Fowler had 5 points. The game with Stuttgart, November 19, went down to the wire with Stuttgart winning 25-23. Libby Cox was the leading scorer with 9 points and Taylor Mannis finished with 8 points. Junior girls finally got over the hump against Brinkley, November 22, by beating them 35-14. Karli Rieves was the leading scorer with 10 points. Libby Cox had 8 points and Kyla Patterson with 6 points. The next game for the Jr. Dragonettes is December 3 at home against Palestine-Wheatley starting at 4:00. The Sr. Dragonettes started the season against Lonoke, November 12. After playing a great first half of basketball, only trailing 18-17 the girls couldn’t get theirs shots to fall in the second half and Lonoke pulled away for a 46-26 win. Taylor Bradford was the leading scorer with 9 points. The next game was at Stuttgart, November 19, where the girls came up a little short losing 33-29. Ragan Snyder was the leading scorer with 10 points. Kayla West had 9 points and Tessah West had 6 points. Senior girls played at Brinkley, November 22 and experienced a loss of 46-25. Dabratia Clark led the scoring with 8 points. The next game for the Sr. Dragonettes is December 3at home against Palestine-Wheatley starting at 6:00.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Blacks in the Medical Corp Daughters of American By Don Roth The limited supply of white soldiers, together with the failure of adequate numbers of white women to enter hospital work, meant that Confederate hospitals needed the labor of slaves and free blacks. Established hospitals hired black cooks, laundresses and nurses, while field and general hospitals of the western army relied more heavily on soldiers’ labor. In the summer of 1862, one surgeon advertised in a Richmond newspaper: “I will hire twenty white or black men as Nurses.”He also wanted 12 black or white women to wash clothes “at a dollar a day and meals provided.” But financial straits experienced by many hospitals at most times made it impossible to pay such generous wages. At Ladies Hospital in Alabama, 35 black workers had not received compensation for six months. At Concert Hall hospital, it was reported the attendants were never paid since the organization of the facility in 1861. Financial strain was always often alleviated when Union
prisoners-of-war, white or black, were held to working in Confederate hospitals. While free blacks were paid wages of $11.00 or $13.00 each month, slave owners were compensated for the employment of their slaves. In 1860, and before, $13.00 was often paid to a farm laborer who took room and board. That amount was two dollars more than the basic pay of an infantry or artillery Private. (Union counterparts received the 13.00 monthly payments until June, 64, when they got $16.00.) Slaves assisted white women in their volunteer efforts. Those from the middle- and upperclasses did not have to expend their own energy cooking for the patients. One wealthy diarist, however, claimed that female volunteers at one kitchen “withheld not their hands from any task, however irksome or laborious.” She pointed out that those slaves did clean the pots and tended the fires. Male slaves served as cooks and nurses but mainly did the heavier labor of hospitals such as hauling water and fuel.
However, they frequently assisted with medical tasks. A Colonel’s wife recalled that she went to visit a field hospital after a battle. She rolled bandages, while Mr. Green, a chaplin, and “the colored man was kept busy all day dressing wounds.” Although military records attest to the presence of slaves in hospitals and sometimes their pay, they provide little detail regarding their lives and work. Men and women who witnessed or benefited from their labor and care usually failed to identify or discuss African Americans as individuals. Work in hospitals involved drudgery for most everyone, especially toward the end of the war. But for some slaves, it may have been easier and preferable to plantation duties. Without slave labor, Confederate hospitals could not have operated, though seasoned white hospital workers never openly acknowledged the fact. (Libra R. Hilde, Worth a Dozen Men; Women and nursing in the Civil War South, University of Virginia Press, 2012.)
Just a Pinch Recipe Column Simply Irresistible Creamy Almond Bars
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Want to impress your friends and family this holiday season with your baking skills? Make sure you try home cook Heather Sturdivan’s Creamy Almond Bars. These little bars are slices of delight! Next time I make these, I may experiment a little. I bet lemon or orange extract flavors would be wonderful too. See step-by-step photos of Heather’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/ almond You’ll also find a meal planner, coupons and chances to win! Enjoy and remember, use “just a pinch”... -Janet “So sweet and creamy, they just melt in your mouth!” Submitted by: Heather Sturdivan, Turlock, CA
(pop. 68,549) What You Need CRUST 2 c flour 1 c butter, softened 1/2 c powdered sugar FILLING 8 oz regular cream cheese, softened 1/2 c sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp almond extract FROSTING 1 1/2 c powdered sugar 1/2 c butter, softened 1 1/2 tbsp milk 1 tsp almond extract Sliced almonds Directions • Mix and press crust ingredients into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and sugar for the
filling with an electric mixer until smooth. • Add the rest of the filling ingredients and beat until just mixed. • Pour filling mixture over crust and bake for another 15 minutes. • Combine all frosting ingredients with a mixer. • Frost bars when they are cool and top with sliced almonds, if desired. • Cut into 24 squares and serve immediately or serve chilled. Store in refrigerator. • These bars freeze very well! www.justapinch.com/almond © 2011 Just A Pinch Recipe Club. Brought to you by American Hometown Media Used by Permission.
Revolution October Meeting
Left to right: Jean Pollard, State Regent JoAnn Cooper and Marilyn Sickel
Arkansas Post Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, met Tuesday, October 22nd in the Fellowship Hall Stuttgart Presbyterian Church. Jean Pollard, Chapter Regent, presided with ten members and one guest present. Pollard introduced the guest, State Regent JoAnn Cooper. Chapter Chaplain Janice Reed and Pollard led the Opening Ritual, Dee VanDuyn led the Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to the Arkansas Flag. Mary Bisbee led the members in the Preamble, Pollard led the American’s Creed and Sharon Derden led the singing of the National Anthem’s first and fourth stanzas.
Vice Regent, Robin Burkett, gave the President General’s Message. Secretary Debra Shea read the September Minutes which were approved. Treasurer Janet Scherm presented the chapter Treasurer’s Report which was filed. Registrar Marilyn Sickel reported that there were 82 members on roll. The newest member is Laura Burkett. Three active members were to receive Certificates of Service: Dorothy Wilks for 30 years, Sickel for 25 years, Kelly Jones Edwards for 10 years. State Regent Cooper made a special presentation to Pollard for 50 years of service. Pollard also received membership into the Arkansas Society Fifty Year
Club. The Sunshine Report was given by Chaplain Reed noting cards sent to Nina Ruth Selig, Pat Howey,and Zada Simpson. Additional cards will be mailed to Helen Wolfe, Betty Wilson, and Elaine Berg. The State Regent Cooper explained how DNA has helped find ancestors and gave examples of situations that have helped in research for ancestors. The new committee formed at National, “Celebrate America” is recording the number of volunteer hours by our members in non chapter activities. She encouraged members to submit hours of service and mentioned several ways to give service. Cooper challenged the Chapter to have a community service award, then found the chapter had already done that. She explained that the Chapter Achievement Award is the barometer of the work that the chapter is doing. Arkansas Post Chapter has achieved the highest level ever since it organized in 1979. Cooper urged that the Master Questionnaire be filled out electronically. She went on to explain her project, State Scholarships. The State DAR presents four scholarships each year. Pollard presented a gift from the chapter to State Regent JoAnn Cooper, a monetary gift for the State DAR Scholarship Fund. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 12th.
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Riceland Reports Best Year in History at Annual Meeting
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Riceland Foods’ 2012-13 marketing year was the best year in the history of the farmer-owned cooperative, Danny Kennedy, president and chief executive officer, said at the 93rd annual membership meeting Thursday at Arkansas State University’s Convocation Center. Kennedy said sales for the 2012-13 marketing year were $1.3 billion, up 13 percent from the previous year. It was the sixth consecutive year Riceland’s sales have exceeded a billion dollars. Distributions to shareholders were up 24 percent for a total of $837 million for the 2013 marketing year ended July 31 compared to $675 million the previous year. Member equity increased 26 percent to $319 million, he said. “We had the best overall marketing pool settlements in the history of the company,” Kennedy said. “There has been tremendous change at Riceland. We are working in a totally different manner than we were only 10 years ago,” he said. “What changed? Our employees have been willing to challenge themselves and their teams to find a better way to run the operations.” “We have completely redesigned the way we make operating decisions based on costs and efficiencies. We have improved performance since the mid 2000s, and I’m proud that we did it through good ole ingenuity instead of down-sizing. “We also have changed the way we think about pricing strategy. We’re about try-
Curt Hodges receives “Friend of Farmer Award.”
Roger and Betty Ahrent speak at Annual Meeting.
ing to create more value for rice. When successful, it helps all rice farmers in our region,” he said. “Our strategy going forward is about adding more value to the rice that our farmers grow,” Kennedy said. As of August 1, a Riceland team has been managing the Riceland Rice retail brand, instead of that work being outsourced. Kennedy says that farmer-members should like changes they’ll see in the future. He said Riceland is also looking very closely at a number of different options that would allow Riceland to create premium quality, quicker-cooking rice products.
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have tremendous logistical infrastructure with access to the Mississippi and Arkansas Rivers, railroads and Interstate highways. “ You combine that with the most progressive, technology-driven production model in the work, and I’m very bullish on U.S. rice long term.” Rice will continue to be viewed from the basis of other commodities like corn. Significant corn stocks worldwide are pressuring corn prices, and that is expected to continue into the spring, he said. “Soybeans may be a different story considering the demand equation, primarily as a result of China. If Chinese demand continues, we will continue to see premium prices for U.S. soybeans.” Roger Pohlner, a rice farmer from Fisher, AR, and chairman of the Riceland board of directors, told members that 2013 will go down as the most significant financial year in the cooperative’s history in part due to the settlement after seven years of litigation resulting from the contamination of commercial rice production with Bayer’s Liberty Link rice. “The $92 million gross settlement provided an unprecedented improvement in members’ equity,” he said. “At the time of the settlement, Bayer already had paid claims to rice growers for their economic loss. The settlement of the Riceland claim represented economic losses on the part
of the cooperative itself.” Pohlner said the Riceland board of directors concluded that the settlement was a rare opportunity to improve the balance sheet and allow for debt refinancing, facility improvements, and value-adding projects which would contribute to crop settlements for Riceland farmer-members year after year. Pohlner said Martin Ahrent of Corning retired from the board in May after serving 19 and passed away in June. He said that Ahrent, who was 84, had been a strong supporter of Riceland and its Corning grain drier. Ahrent was honored in 2008 with the USA Rice industry’s Lifetime Achievement Award for nearly 50 years of rice promotion activities through the Arkansas and USA Rice Councils. Long-time farm writer Curt Hodges of Jonesboro received Riceland’s “Friend of the Farmer Award” which is presented to an individual who has made a lasting contribution to rice farmers. Hodges reported on agriculture, farm and other issues for 43 years at the Jonesboro Sun until his retirement earlier this year. He previously reported news, weather and sports at KAIT-TV in Jonesboro and did on-air announcing at several radio stations in eastern Arkansas. He is a native of Harrisburg and earned a degree in radio-TV at Arkansas State University.
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LOCAL NEWS DeWitt Hospital to Celebrate 50 Years
On December 2, 2013, DeWitt Hospital will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. For many in the community it’s probably hard to believe, but it’s true. There have been many changes in the hospital that have occurred over the past 50 years and in the way it has serviced its patients. The former Mayor, James Colvert, physicians in the community at the time and the local Chamber of Commerce with its business leaders were all very instrumental in putting the thought into the minds of the people of south Arkansas County that a hospital could and should exist in DeWitt. Their devotion to the project made it all happen. Originally, the land that the structure was built on was set aside by the local city council to have a municipal airport constructed for its use. When those plans fell through, the city leased the land to local farmers and used the money to create a fund to help subsidize city matters. Enough money was raised to pay off the plot of land and continue to generate more funding. When the idea of a hospital had gotten to be the main topic of discussion, the land was then paid for and available for just such a site. An application for a hospital to be built was finally formally submitted. The submitted proposal was approved and a federal grant to be used to assist in the building of the facility was granted for $160,000. The ground breaking ceremony for the structure occurred in July of 1962. The structure was finally completed and at a total cost of $315,000, which included the building, equipment and supplies. The first Administrator was Richard Henson. Mr. Henson had been on the scene for several months making preparations for opening day. On Monday, December 2, 1963, the first patient was admitted to the hospital. The first newborn came only one day later and the delivering physician was Dr. John Hestir. The original Medical Staff consisted of Dr. R.H. Whitehead, Chief of Staff, Dr. Joe Cross, Dr. John Hestir, Dr. C.W. Rasco, Jr. and Dr. Paul Millar who had courtesy staff privileges. The original Board of Commissioners for the hospital was F.A. O’Daniel, Chairman, R.H. Maddox, C.P. Chaney, Lawson Fly, and Judge John L. Peterson. The hospital auxiliary was founded on September 30, 1963 with Mrs. Bill Graves inducted as president. The original auxiliary had 230 members at the time of the facility’s opening. The original facility was constructed to accommodate 18 patients and as a new and modern facility served the people of south Arkansas County well. As years went by, the Board of Commissioners determined that the hospital should be expanded so that it could supply care to 34 individuals rather than 18. The hospital was licensed to handle 34 patients from the start. In June of 1970, approval was given for the first expansion of the hospital. The bonds were issued to raise the $255,000 needed to complete the project. On September 10, 1972, an open house was held to show off the edition to the public. As advancements in the health profession came, so did the need for the hospital to be able to supply just such advancements to the public and with those advancements an increase in the amount of paperwork necessary also followed. Space at the hospital became more and more limited and after much consideration by the Board of Commissioners, in July of
1980 the Board agreed to pursue a second expansion of the facility. This expansion would upgrade certain areas of patient care and create more office space necessary to perform daily duties. On August 8, 1982, ground breaking ceremonies were conducted to begin construction of the second expansion. The total cost of the expansion was to be $1,558,000. On April 19, 1984, the dedication ceremony for the latest expansion took place. Senator David Pryor was on hand as the keynote speaker. The Board of Commissioners at the time was Jack Essex, Chairman, Janie Long, Vice Chairman, B. Gene Staton, Jack Whitmore, Warren Jennings, Sr., Larry Bauer and Dr. Stan Burleson and Chief of Staff was Dr. John Hestir. The Mayor was John Schallhorn and the City Attorney was Claude Jenkins. The FMHA loan that Board of Commissioners was granted for the expansion became more and more difficult for the facility to pay with the decreases in operating revenues generated. Area residents were made aware of the hardship and a one cent sales tax was proposed that would be used to relieve the hospital of the loan by paying back payments of a bond issuance. On May 22, 1990, voters went to the polls to cast their ballot on the issue. Of the votes cast 92% agreed a sales tax should be created for the benefit of the hospital. On November 1, 2001, DeWitt Hospital received its Critical Access Hospital designation and became a 25 bed hospital. A Critical Access Hospital is an acute care facility that provides emergency, outpatient, and limited inpatient services. The primary difference between it and the previous classification is the payment structure which made the hospital more viable. In 2002, a group of local businessman created a non profit corporation, DeWitt Hospital and Nursing Home, Inc. and submitted a proposal to the city council to purchase the hospital from the City for the amount of the bonds plus the debt owed to its vendors. In return the non profit corporation DHNH Inc. would assume responsibility for the entire organization. On April 5, 2005, just days away from closing the door to the hospital the City voted to sell the organization to DHNH Inc. On July 12, 2002, the State Health Department issued a new license and the hospital became DeWitt Hospital and Nursing Home. The Board of Commissioners was Warren Jennings Sr., Chairman, Larry Bauer, Vice Chairman, Dean Bell Secretary, Billy Claude Adams, Dr. Stan Burleson. The attorney for the organization was Rusty Berry, the Mayor was Carol Lester and the City Attorney was T. Buie. After being on the brink of closure for years it was decided in 2004 to once again ask the residents of DeWitt to pass a 1.5 cent sales tax that would purchase $5.7 million in bonds to buy the hospital from the current owner and provide a subsidy that would keep the hospital open for at least the life of the tax, 11 years and 9 months. The sales tax was approved by 79% of the voters on December 7, 2004. If the tax had not passed the hospital would have closed in January of 2005. DeWitt Hospital and Nursing Home Board of Commissioners at that time were Warren Jennings, Sr. Chairman, Larry Bauer, Vice Chairman, Dean Bell, Secretary, Billy Claude Adams, David Jessup and Stan Burleson. The Mayor was Aubrey McGhee and City Attorney
T. Buie. In 2011 it became apparent that the bond issuance was going to pay off sooner than expected. With the decreased payments from the government and insurance companies the need for continued tax support was apparent. The Board with the help of the Mayor and City Council decided a continuance of the sales tax was necessary to continue to support the hospitals operations. On April 10, 2012, the vote for the continuance of the 1.5 percent sales tax passed by 92%. The Board of Commissioners was Warren Jennings Sr., Chairman, David Jessup, Vice Chairman, Dean Bell Secretary, Billy Claude Adams, Alton Chambless and Dr. Stan Burleson. The Mayor was Ralph Relyea and City Attorney was T. Buie. There have been 17 Administrators throughout the years in either full time or interim positions. Richard Henson, Thema Cowger, R.C. Warren, Gary Manning, Curtis Gateley, Opal Cavalier, Steve Reeder, Clayton Eddleman, David Jessup, Barbara Lovin, Darren Caldwell, Joe Smith, Cathy Fox, Ed Hogan, Greg Myer, Craig Ortego and Darren Caldwell. The current Medical Staff members are Dr. Stan Burleson, Chief of Staff who has practiced in DeWitt since 1979, Dr.
Lee Tracy, Secretary of Staff who has practiced in DeWitt since 1991, and Dr. Ralph Maxwell since December 2012. The current Board of Commissioners is David Jessup, Chairman, Alton Chambless, Vice Chairman, Rick Duffield, Secretary, Dr. Stan Burleson, Billy Claude Adams and Warren Jennings, Jr. The future of DeWitt Hospital and healthcare in general should be filled with rapid change and excitement. By taking time to review its past, it is easy to see that the people of DeWitt and the residents of all of South Arkansas County will be supportive and up to the challenges as well. We’d like to invite everyone to come and celebrate on Monday, December 2, 2013, the 50th Anniversary of the Hospital. There will be an open house to the public from 10 am until 5 pm. Hospital tours will be given throughout the day by the DeWitt Hospital Auxiliary members and hospital staff. Door prizes will be given to the first 50 visitors. Memorabilia and scrapbooks will be displayed along with refreshments being served throughout the day. At 5 pm a reception will be held to recognize Warren Jennings, Sr. as the longest serving board member who just retired in 2013.
Everyone is invited to the
50th Year Anniversary Celebration This Monday, December 2nd 10am - 5pm - Tours will be given of our facility throughout the day - Door Prizes for the 1st 50 Visitors - Refreshments - Hospital Memorabilia - Hospital Scrapbooks on Display -
A special reception will be held at 5pm to recognize Warren Jennings Sr. as the DeWitt Hospital Board of Commissioners
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate our hospital’s 50 Year Anniversary!
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