C (USPS156-140) Vol. 131, Number 45 DeWitt, AR 72042 • 16 Pages • 2 Sections • 75 cents
restpark and DeWitt Nursing Homes Have Halloween Fun
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Serving Arkansas k County, Arkansas k Since 1882 Thursday, November 7, 2013
Farm to Fuel Project Ceremony
AROUND THE COUNTY
FOOD DRIVE
Young Insurance Agency has started their 3rd Annual Food Drive. Please bring by any non-perishable food items between now and December 13. Food will be given to families in need and to the local food bank for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thank you in advance for helping us help otheres this holiday season! God Bless!
SATURDAY NIGHT ON THE CORNER
We gather to celebrate on November 9, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. at Lodge Corner United Methodist Church, in the fellowship hall, with a band and an enthusiastic speaker along with refreshments. We are located on half way between Stuttgart and DeWitt on Hwy 165 in the bend of the road (across from the famous cafe, Rice Paddy Too). Our quest and lay speaker is Walt Lowe which pastors Mt Tabor and Watson United Methodist will bring his passion in ministry.
THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE
The DeWitt Hospital and Nursing Home Auxiliary is sponsoring The Christmas Cottage on November 16 at the Arkansas County Fairgrounds. It will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be a variety of items for sale from different vendors. Admission is $2, and all proceeds will benefit the DeWitt Hospital and Nursing Home.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday, November 7 at the Willows restaurant. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend.
Chamber of Commerce with Johnny Davis, of the DeWitt Bioenergy and ARCO Feed for the ribbon cutting of the refinery.
By Kevin Brown The old Arkansas Petroleum gas station in DeWitt was the site for the launch of the first Farm to Fuel Project last Tuesday. The project is the product of two years of extensive research aiming to provide jobs as well as energy autonomy for the Arkansas Delta region. Farmers, entrepreneurs, VIPs, educators, advanced energy business leaders and community officials gathered at the first mini-biorefinery site for a press conference, tour and biofuel technology demonstrations and ribbon cutting ceremony sponsored by the Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation and
alt.Consulting. Participants were introduced to key partners seeking to exhibit the economic impact the project could potentially have on DeWitt and the Delta region. Other events followed throughout the day, including a value chain panel discussion with panelists Mayor Ralph Relyea, Dr. Steven Green of ASU, Dr. Srikant Gir from the University of Memphis, local entrepreneur Johnny Davis and Dr. Glen Fenter, President of Mid-South Community College, a luncheon featuring Keynote Speaker and Delta Regional Authority Chairman Chris Masingill and a Camelina Growers’ Workshop presented
by the Arkansas State University Faculty. Johnny Davis will run the mini-biorefinery at the site. “The thing I like about this is it’s a renewable energy, the by-product can be fed to livestock and the oil can be processed into diesel. In the Delta Region, from here to Florida, there are Biodiesel created from used cooking fuel stations that can oil and crushed Camelina seeds. be doing the same t h i n g we’re doing. It just ne e ds someone to take the initiative and someone like alt.Consulting to push a little.”
Christmas Toy Drive Seed processor that crushes Camelina seeds into oil and valuable meal for animal feed.
NOVEMBER STORY TIME
The DeWitt Public Library would like to invite all the 2-4 year olds to come be our guest at a Thanksgiving Party! There will be a Thanksgiving Story and crafts! We will enjoy a feast (snacks) and tell one another about all we are thankful for, just like the Pilgrims and Indians did! The Thanksgiving Story Time will be held at the DeWitt Public Library on November 15 at 10:00 a.m.
Pictured Faye Horton, Kelly Nordberg, Wendy Young, Barbara West and Robert Prescott. Barbara West is holding her annual toy drive for underprivileged children. This will be her tenth year to do this. She has helped hundreds of children in these 10 years have a good Christmas. People interested in donating toys or money for toys can either make donations directly to Barbara or bring them by Young Insurance Agency.
Springboard BioPro refinery that is used to turn oil into biofuel.
ARKANSAS COUNTY BANK APPRECIATES OUR VETERANS
Please Join Us Friday, November 8th 11:00 11:15 11:45 12:45
11:00 - 1:00 Hot Dogs and Cokes Short Program to Honor Veterans Guest Speaker, The Honorable Mike Ross Entertainment Door Prizes
“WHAT WE DO - WE DO FOR YOU!” www.arkansascountybank.com 220 West Cross 870.946.3551 In case of rain, event will be held at the Community Center at DeWitt City Park.
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LOCAL NEWS EWITT POLICE REPORT October 29, 2013 - Officer Crossett was dispatched to Circle N Exxon for a gas drive off. Upon arrival she spoke with the cashier. The cashier stated that the male had pumped $44.65 worth of fuel and did not come in to pay. The video was viewed and the male could not be identified. The male was driving a tan Chevrolet Z71 pick-up with a trailer and a Polaris ATV on the trailer. The driver of the vehicle had grey hair and a red shirt. October 29, 2013 – Officer Crossett was dispatched to Crestpark Nursing Home, 1325 Liberty Drive, for an accident. Upon arrival, there was a Delta Plastic truck on its side in the ditch in front of the nursing home with its load spilled into the yard of Crestpark. At this time, Crossett spoke to the driver of the truck. He stated at first that a dog ran across the road and he swerved to miss it. After speaking with other witnesses, he changed his statement and said that he was reaching for a BC powder out of the dash and lost control. Several witnesses saw the accident and said that they saw the truck swerved off the road and into the ditch and there was no oncoming traffic or animals in or near the road. There were no injuries. November 1, 2013 – Sergeant Greg Miller was dispatched to 1304 Lee Street for someone breaking in to vehicles. Upon arrival, he spoke with the residents of the home. The man said that someone had gotten into his vehicle and stole two wallets out of it. He said that one wallet was for his hunting stuff and the other was for his credit cards and debit card. Miller gathered information from him for his report and then walked away from the scene to see if he could find where someone might have dropped some of his stuff. Miller walked to the stop sign on Lee Street and West 13th Street and found a special hunting permit that belonged to the man. The officer then started finding business cards and followed them down West 13th Street. He found a black tri-fold billfold laying on the edge of the street. CID Josh Simpson then arrived and helped the officer look. He started walking on Waller Drive, just off West 13th Street, and found some more of the man’s belongings. Miller and Simpson continued to travel down the road, but they did not find anything else. CID Josh Simpson went around to Crescent Park Circle to check for some more of the belongings. Simpson called Miller to come over to Crescent Park. When he arrived at Crescent Park, Simpson was taking pictures of some footprints he had found, and of the wallet and credit cards that had been thrown down in the drainage ditch. The man came to the scene and looked at everyday that had been found. He said that all of his belongings seemed to be there. CID Simpson bagged
We need you! 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.
all the cards and was going to try to get a print, and the rest of the belongings were released to the owner.
RKANSAS COUNTY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Arkansas County Community Calendar is a compilation of events coming up in Arkansas County in the near future. Persons wishing to publicize an event in the calendar — the listing is free — should send or bring the event to the DeWitt Era-Enterprise office (no calendar events will be taken over the phone). The staff of the DeWitt Era-Enterprise will attempt to make the calendar as comprehensive as possible each week depending on space available. UPCOMING November 9 - Cook’s Lake Quilting Group will meet Saturday, November 9 from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. at Cook’s Lake. Group will be working on Christmas Project. Last meeting of 2013. Next meeting will be January 11, 2014. November 13 - The Board of Directors for the DeWitt Public Library will meet on November 13 at 4:00 pm at the library. 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. Delta Medicine Assist Program will be open MondayFriday 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. 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
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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. Al-Anon meets 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Presbyterian Church, 120 W. 7th, Stuttgart, AR.
DWI Class Attention to all who have received a DWI, DUI or MIP and were sentenced to take a DWI safety class. The Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Program will be holding an education (DWI) class in DeWitt inside the District Courtroom. 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. 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. You will need to call in advance to schedule the class at 870-541-9200. The cost of the class is $150 payable in a money order only, no cash or checks. You will need to 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.
Rhodes Kills First Deer
Colton Rhodes, son of Randy and Jamie Rhodes. He is 6 years old. He killed his first deer (a doe) Saturday morning during the youth hunt. Colton is from Crocketts Bluff. Colton is pictured with his dad, Randy.
Bateman Kills Hog
John Robert Bateman from Maumelle, AR, grandson of Bill and Betty Bateman of DeWitt; harvest this 200 lb boar during the November Youth Hunt.
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Obituary Mary Womack Mary Frances Womack, 79, of Star City, died Tuesday at Gardner Nursing Center. She was born November 6, 1933 in Searcy to the late Clarence and Blanche Fields Maness. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Star City, retired assistant vice-president at The Bank of Star City for over 32 years, member of The Bridge Club and loyal Star City Bulldog and UCA Bear fan. Preceding her in death was her husband of 60 years, Dalda F. Womack. Survivors include 1 son, Randy (Gayle) Womack of Gillett; 1 daughter, Laura (Bo) Holthoff of Dumas; 8 grandchildren, Jordan Womack (Ryan) Gardner, Chase (Julianne) Gasaway, Ryan (Kenna) Womack, Sydney Jade Gasaway, Sage Gasaway, Claudia Holthoff Sullivan, Caroline Holthoff and Victoria Holthoff; and 6 greatgrandchildren, Lainie and Reese Gardner, Eli Womack, Isaiah Hayes, Blagg and Bassett Sullivan. Funeral Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 1 at First United Methodist Church in Star City with Bro. Bryan Diffee officiating. Visitation was 9:00 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. Graveside will be at 2:00 p.m. at Gillett Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mark Mallard, Gary Neal Holzhauer, Chase Gasaway, Ryan Womack, Sage Gasaway and Ryan Gardner. The family asks that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, 300 Washington St., Star City, AR 71667. The family would like to send a special Thank you to Gardner Nursing Center and especially Pat Barnhardt and Tammy Smith. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Visit the online guestbook at www. griffinfuneralservice.net.
News In and Around Gillett 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 to be held City of Gillett will be recognizing Veterans on Monday, November 11 at 4 pm at the Gillett City Hall. Punch and cookies will be provided.
Gillett ABC Preschool Trick-or-Treats
ARKANSAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE CLOSING The Courthouses in DeWitt & Stuttgart will be CLOSED MONDAY, November 11, 2013 in observance of Veteran’s Day. NOTE: There will be no change in the Rural Trash Pick-Up schedule for the week of November 11th through 15th, 2013.
100th Birthday Celebration for Iva Meeks Simmons (Granny) on Sunday, November 10th, 2013 from 1:00 to 4:00pm at Planters & Merchants Community Room in Gillett.
Friends and family come help us celebrate the centennial birthday of this remarkable woman who enjoys sharing memories of family and friends throughout the years. The students of Gillett’s ABC Preschool spent part of the morning on October 30 trick or treating around town with their teachers Leah Endsley and Shonnie Lee. This photo was taken at City Hall of the happy youngsters: Blakely Carroll, Hayden Mecalo, Carsyn Coley, Emma Ellenburg, Christian Hobbs, Averi Fritsch, Gary Lyle, Landyn Graham, Aidan Thomas Ross, Kevin Cook, Kaylee Coleman, Harleigh Vansickle, Cameron Mitchell, Laura Talkington, Kade Kellebrew and Erick Barajas.
St. Charles, Crocketts Bluff and Ethel News
Lynn O’Briant Administrator
Dana Adams D Director of Nursing
A very special thank you to the DeWitt High School Band members, the cheerleaders who participated; to Mrs. Gaye Rusk, Karen Watts; Kim Pottorff, Gavin and Katelyn; Abbie Baker and the employees of the nursing home and hospital who helped make our tailgate a real success.
GO DRAGONS!
Ferguson Rural Health Clinic
Open Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Taking new patients - New Born to Geriatric Care - DOT Physicals - Pre Employment Drug Screening - School Physicals -
Background of the photo was painted by Edna Lester Bennett’s granddaughter, Candice Burtram, Pictured left to right: Kathy Lester Mitchell, Linda Lester Cockrell, Edna Lester Bennett and Elizabeth Lester Criswell.
By Margaret Aycock Our sympathy and prayers goes out to Gary West and the entire West family due to the death of Gary’s brother, John Carroll West from Stella, MO. Robert and Ida Newkirk of St. Charles and J.W. and Margaret Aycock of DeWitt, traveled to watch “RING OF FIRE, The Life and Music of Johnny Cash” presented by Grand Prairie Center. Approximately 450 people attend the concert. We thoroughly enjoyed the concert. I highly recommend it especially for folks that loves country music and Johnny and June Carter Cash. Afterwards, we dined at El Mexican Restaurant in Stuttgart and we all pigged out on chips, dip and that delicious Mexican food. Everyone, please remember Monday, November 11 is Veteran’s Day. I hope that everyone respects that day because of the men and women that have and still are putting their lives out there for all of us. I try to always be thankful and to let them know that I appreciate everyone of our veterans from every walk of life. I always say “I love you “ to my own before hanging up the phone or waving goodbye, because we never know if it is the last time or not! The Lester Family Reunion turned out to be a good one. Although, not all family member of past and present were able to come “home” for this reunion, I understand there were approximately 75 attendance. Elizabeth Criswell of DeWitt, formally of St. Charles, is the oldest living member of Mr. and Mrs. Reese Lester’s children. Those in attendance were: Ramon and Peggy Lester; Jeff and Christine Lester C. from Jacksonville; Roy and Miranda Gardener and girls, Layla and Lorielai from Des Arc; Edna Lester Bennett, Anita and Tim L., Adam, Candice and Reese Burton, Alyson Burton and Jeremy Ward from Mabelvale; Jeff, Susan and Linda Lester Cockrell from Little Rock; Michelle Lester Sledge from Pangburn; Matthew, Jamie, Brenton and Bailey LaCotts of Humphrey; Pat Lester of Pine Bluff; Eddie Robinson, Judy Lester Frizzell and Eli of Rison; Kathy Lester Mitchell and Roger of Gillett; Kayley Arnett of DeWitt; Wesley, Melissa, Austin and Kayla Mitchell; Jett Davis, Roger, D, and Penny Mitchell; Elizabeth Lester Criswell; Carrie, Jessie, Hampton, Madison, Nadia, Lucy and Tate Grissom; Tyler Mitchell, Dylan and Robin Drayven; Marcia and Steve Watkins, Ashley, Courtney,
Landyn and Phillip; Wendy and Jason Criswell; Jordan Sydney, Jonathan Grimes, Bailey Joe and Kaiden; Pam and Danny Eason; Joshua Lester, Christina Dean Smith, Jessica and Savannah Smith; Terry and Donna Frox; Millie and Melanie Bron; Shirley Fread and Mary M. Aycock. BIRTHDAYS: Randy VanCamp - Nov. 7 Lisa Bullock - Nov. 7 Aaron Nutt - Nov. 7 Joseph Sean Lamb - Nov. 7 Jacob Taylor Chapman - Nov. 7 Stefani Jackson - Nov. 8 Ashley AufderHeide - Nov.8 Ed Denman - Nov. 9 Heath Williams - Nov. 9 Jeff C. Gunnell - Nov. 9 Dennis Watkins - Nov. 9 John O’Dell - Nov. 9 Dean Butcher - Nov. 9 Dick Butcher - Nov. 9 Keith BissNov. 13 Christi Pittman wanger - Nov. 10 Elizabeth Criswell - Nov. 10 Skylar McCarty - Nov. 11 Emory Turner - Nov. 11 Phyllis Orlicek - Nov. 11 Becky Ray - Nov. 11 Renee Poor - Nov. 11 Pam Eason - Nov. 12 Bryan Haskins - Nov. 12 Zach Bussey - Nov. 12 Sheila Byers - Nov. 12 Jim Callas - Nov. 13 Mark Tiner - Nov. 13 Kirsten Sneed - Nov. 13 Carolyn Cox - Nov. 13 Kaitlyn Mitchell - Nov. 13 Juanita Holbert - Nov. 13 Christi Pittman - Nov. 13 Amanda Mavar - Nov.13 Jean Adams - Nov. 13 ANNIVERSARIES: Bryan and Amber - Non. 12 GOD BE WITH YOU FOREVER, AMEN
left to right: Kerri Mitchell, APN Dr. Ralph Maxwell and Suzette Boyd, APN
Walk-ins accepted • Appointments preferred Open during lunch Dana’s House would like to thank the following sponsors who chose to join us in our effort to be the change in the lives of hurting children. Please continue to keep our children and staff in your thoughts and prayers! Belk - Diamond • Jon Hornbeck - Diamond Hornbeck Ag - Diamond Bayer Crop Science - Diamond Dean’s Pharmacy - Platinum • Kiwanis Club - Platinum Stuttgart Flower & Gift - Platinum Funcessories Too - Platinum • Cater Rita’s - Platinum Stuttgart Daily Leader - Platinum • KWAK - Platinum Cormier Rice Mill - Gold Prairie Implement Co., Inc. - Gold Bancorp South - Gold Grand Prairie Industrial Service - Gold DeWitt Bank & Trust - Gold • Stratton Seed - Gold Coker Hampton - Gold • Lennox - Gold AR County Bank - Gold First Untied Methodist Church - Gold Farmers & Merchants Bank - Gold Popa Duck Lodge - Silver X Factor Dance Studio - Silver Jared or Joli Holzhauer - Silver Tommy’s Rexall - Silver • Armour Seed - Silver Drummond, Inc. - Silver Family Dental Associates - Silver Allen & Hestir Dental - Silver C & C Trailers - Silver Thompson Trice Realty - Silver Dr. Van M. Dunn - Silver Derden, Inc. - Silver Drew & Melissa Whiting - Silver Stedman’s - Silver • DeWitt Era-Enterprise - Silver PCCUA Foundation - Silver
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LOCAL NEWS O’Dell to Wed Birdsong Light Up the Holidays Christmas Decorating Contest
Mischell O’Dell of DeWitt and David O’Dell of England announce the engagement and forthcoming wedding of their daughter Bailey Nicole O’Dell, to Brandon Dwayne Birdsong, son of Michael Birdsong of Little Rock and Kimberly Rodgers of North Little Rock. The wedding will be November 16, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of DeWitt. All family and friend are invited to attend; no invitations will be sent. She is registered at Dillards and the Registry.
Halloween Fun at DB&T
The Dewitt City Hall is sponsoring a Christmas light decorating contest for the residents of the City of DeWitt to encouraging people to decorate their homes during the upcoming Christmas season in preparation of the many visitors coming to DeWitt for the Arkansas County Bicentennial Celebration which will be held December 14th at the Southern District Courthouse on DeWitt Court Square 9:00 am – 4:00 p.m.  Deadline to enter the contest is set for December 10th.  There is an entry fee of $5.00 which may be paid at the City Hall or mailed to: DeWitt City Hall, % Light Up the Holidays Decorating Contest, 120 Court Square, DeWitt, AR 72042. Winners will be announced December 14th during the county’s Bicentennial Celebration on the Square. For more information contact the DeWitt City Clerk. All net proceeds will be donated to Barbara’s Toy Drive and Community Food Bank. The DeWitt Chamber of
Commerce will officially turn on their lighting display of the DeWitt Courthouse lawn along with the local merchants on November 22 at 5:00 p.m. for DeWitt Merchants Open Houses on November 23 – 24.  Beginning the 2014 Holiday season the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce will add to its current court house lawn decorations memorial displays. This special area will be named “Memorial Lane� and will be located on the east side of the courthouse lawn on the Square. Individuals may make monetary donations of $250.00 or more in memory of loved ones. These funds will be used to purchased additional commercial grade themed light displays for “Memorial Lane�. Acknowledgement signs will be set with the memorial displays annually. Donations less than $250.00 may be made and will be acknowledged by the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce at the beginning of each holiday season in the pa-
per and on the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce’s website: www.dewittchamberofcommerce. com. If interested in making a memorial donation, contact Darleen Frizzell at DeWitt Bank and Trust Company or visit the website.   The DeWitt Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade is set for December 13th at 4:00 p.m. The theme of the parade is “Arkansas County Bicentennial Celebrationâ€?. For more information call Gary Oltmann at Arkansas County Bank or Scarlett Lamb or Nia Rieves at the DeWitt Campus of PCCUA. DeWitt PRIDE is currently in the process of announcing other activities to be held on DeWitt Court Square during the  for the weekend of December 13 – 14.  Please “likeâ€? DeWitt PRIDE – People Revitalizing and Investing in DeWitt’s Economy on facebook or log on www. dewittchamberofcommerce.com for a list of activities during the upcoming holiday season.   Â
Maguire EHC Meeting Maguire EHC met October 10, 2013 at 4:30 p.m at the Willows Restaurant. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Mary Ruth Dupslaff. Thought of the Month was read by Mary Ruth Dupslaff, “October’s the month when the smallest breeze gives us a shower of autumn leaves. Bonfires and pumpkins, DeWitt Bank and Trust Company held its annual Halloween contest Thursday. leaves sailing down-OcPictured are front row: Darleen Frizzell – Thing 1, Ronda Bowen – Cat in the tober is red and golden Hat, Judy Poston – Thing 2. Back row: Kim Grammer – David Jessup the Bank and brown.� Author UnPresident, Devin Franks – Devin the Devil, Lana Burgress – Day of the Dead, known. Gabrielle Clemons – Marty the Zebra, Patrick Bull – Chief Running Bull, Teresa Linda Goodwin read the Jenkins – Minion, Sara Brock – Foxy Cleopatra. inspiration, “My Life’s Been Touched� by Cath-
erine J. Irwin, with scripture coming from I John 1:1. The title of the program for the month was How to Eat Better for Less with Dietary Guidelines; Vansandt called The roll with “What is your favorite Thanksgiving recipe?� Of course, the most popular answer was, “All of it!“ The minutes were read and approved from the last meeting. Patsy Coose gave The Treasurer’s report. Old and new business was discussed with all members present. Bettye Jane Knoll
brought the neatest Eye Opener--an eyebrow shaper for a seam ripper. How simple is that? Patsy Coose read the Helpful Hint on “Picking the Right Pumpkin for the Right Occasion.� The members ordered dinner from the menu. Vansandt served Dreamsicle Parfaits to each member from a Table decorated with fall colors. The door prize brought by Vansandt was won by Mary Ruth Dupslaff.
National Society Dames of Court of Honor Meets The John Conal West family wants to thank everyone who brought food and different things. Special thanks to Claude and Marcella Adams, Ruth Ann & Joe Howard McSwain, Peggy Dean, Dean and Marilyn Brown, Barbara West, Brother Bert Thomas, and St. Charles Baptist Church members. Also, thank you to Shelby Adams for his help. God bless you, The West Family
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Jean Pollard, Violet Kraft and Dorothy Wilks The Eighty-sixth National Conference of The National Society Dames of the Court of Honor met at the Wyndham Hotel, Irvine, California, September 19-22, 2013. Attending from the Arkansas Society, DCH, were Jean Pollard, Vice President, and Dorothy Wilks, State Chaplain. Violet Kraft, President General, presided. Approximately seventy attended from thirty-four chapters across the Nation. Friday morning annual reports were heard from National Officers, National Chairmen of Committees, National Trustees, State Presidents and/or Vice Presidents. Pollard gave the Arkansas Annual Report from Peggy Vandenberg, State President, who was unable to attend. Pollard got to add to the Arkansas Report that Betty Harp State Registrar had mailed in eight new applications. This will increase Arkansas’ membership to 23. Membership of the National Society is over 1200. Speaker at the noon luncheon on Friday was Dr. Bill Mallet who is
retired from the Chemistry Field. He has been a docent at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum for sixteen years. He presented slides of various features at the Library/Museum. Friday Evening’s Banquet theme was “Patriot�, dealing with the Gold Rush. Speaker on Friday evening was author Craig MacDonald. His talk was titled,�Gold Rush Glimpses, True Stories with a Twist�. He was very informative and humorous. Decorations carried out the Gold theme. Saturday was Fun Day and forty took the bus tour to Nixon’s Presidential Library/Museum, followed by Knotts Berry Farm famous Fried Chicken Lunch. There are thirteen Presidential Libraries in the system. Nixon’s is located in Yorba Linda and is the site of his birthplace. Nixon and his wife are buried there. A celebration of Nixon’s 100th birthday is continuing throughout 2013. The room of World Leaders, with life-size sculptures was most interesting. Nixon’s climb up the po-
litical ladder is carried throughout the exhibits. There were rooms concerning international Affairs, a Section of the Berlin Wall, First Lady, Pat�, whose real name was Thelma, Domestic Affairs section, 1973 the Watergate Exhibit. Saturday night’s Banquet carried the Hollywood Theme. Small “Oscar� statues were at each place. The processional was through a cordoned area with a “red carpet�. Speaker was E. J. Stephens, assisted by his wife Kimmie. They work at Warners Brothers and Stephens spoke mainly of Frank Sinatra, He did say that Warner Brothers was started by four poor Jewish immigrants from Europe in 1907. Rin Tin Tin, the dog, started performing in 1924 and helped them to success. Warner Brothers was the first to bring on sound to the movies. The slide presentation was very interesting. The title was “Stars and Studios: An Early Look at Paramount and Warner Brothers.� The final Business Meeting was on Sunday with a Memorial Service. Mary Jane Stallworth, South Carolina State President, invited the members of the Dames of the Court of Honor to the 2014 National Conference, September 21-24, 2014 in Columbia, South Carolina. The 2013-2015 National Officers were installed. President General is Linda Rice. MarJo Dill of Pine Bluff, Arkansas was elected a National Trustee, 2013-2015. Chairman of the Nominating Committee was Christie Noble of Iowa. Pollard and Wilks stayed at the home of Pollard’s nephew and wife, Scott and Wendy Sanders, in Huntington Beach, and visited with Pollard’s neice, Holly Hubbard in Costa Mesa.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Farm Bureau Awards Watch Lists
Farm Bureau is pleased to announce the watch lists for the 2013 Farm Bureau Awards. The Farm Bureau Awards honor Arkansas’ top offensive player,
defensive player and coach of the year for each classification. The veteran staff at Hooten’s Arkansas Football selects three finalists for each category, and those 45 finalists and their families are invited to attend the Farm Bureau Awards on Dec. 16. Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company senior vice president-state manager David Moore said: “Farm Bureau hopes all of the players on this year’s watch list continue to perform well
the rest of the season. They represent some of the best student-athletes in our state. Farm Bureau is proud to honor excellence as the title sponsor of this outstanding event.” Farm Bureau Insurance has supported education and community involvement in Arkansas for more than 50 years. 2013 FARM BUREAU AWARDS Watch Lists 4A OFFENSE Dawson Moser, DeWitt
Prairie Gems EHC Wins at District Fair Prairie Gems Extension Homemakers met October 24 with 8 members and 1 guest attending. President Alta Lockley opened the meeting with the thought for the month: “October’s the month when the smallest breeze gives us a shower of autumn leaves. Bonfires and pumpkins, leaves sailing down – October is red and golden and brown.” Sandra Webb gave an inspirational reading from Matthew 6 and related it to putting on a ‘mask’ of Christianity. The program on “Eating Better for Less” was given by Alma Young. Members discussed how to cut calories, sodium and fat from diet and make smart food choices. Several handouts were shared educating members on how to make better food choices and be physically active to reach and maintain
a healthy weight, reduce their risk of chronic disease and promote overall health. Individuals were encouraged to increase vegetable and fruit intake, consume at least half of all grains as whole grains, increase intake of fat-free or lowfat milk products, choose a variety of protein foods, increase the amount and variety of seafood, use oils to replace solid fats, and choose foods that provide more potassium, dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin D. Members answered roll call by naming their favorite Thanksgiving recipe, with most members choosing dressing or pumpkin pie as their favorite. Several ladies also shared stories of their family’s Thanksgiving traditions. It was reported that the club’s educational booth was set up to rep-
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resent Arkansas County at the SE District Fair and received the Sweepstakes Award and $100 prize money. Lockley reported on the EHC Hobo Dinner, stating that approximately $1,000 was raised through the fundraiser. Onita Watson expressed thanks to those who had provided cookies for the Children’s Farm Safety Day. Lockley led the group in a version of “Scrabble” where team members listed words using first and last letters from their names as the letter pool. The meeting closed with “The Homemaker’s Prayer.” Delicious refreshments were served by Katie Young. The next meeting will be November 14 with Sandra Webb and Shirley Fread as hostesses and Vickie McLain in charge of the program.
Arkansas County 4-H County Convention
Monday, November 11 Closed Tuesday, November 12 BBQ Rib Patty Macaroni and Cheese Black-eyed Peas Dinner Roll Sugar Cookie Milk Wednesday, November 13 Pineapple Glazed Ham Yams Mixed Greens Cornbread Fresh Orange Milk
Thursday, November 14 Chicken and Dressing Chicken Gravy Green Peas Parslied Carrots Dinner Roll Oatmeal Cookie Milk Friday, November 15 Frito Pie Spanish Rice Country Tomatoes Corn Chips Pineapple Tidbits Milk
Front Row: Rob Phillips, Chloe West, Mary-Claire Grantham, Riley Allen Back Row: Destiny Brown, Lizzy Bronson, Isaiah Hollis, Erika Black, Will Phillips Arkansas County 4-H members and leaders met at the Arkansas County Courthouse in DeWitt October 28 for the annual 4-H County Convention. The program opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Isaiah Hollis and the 4-H Pledge led by Will Phillips. Roll call was given by Erika Black with seating of delegates by Isaiah Hollis. Sr. candidates were introduced by Lizzy Bronson and Jr. candidates were introduced by Riley Allen. 4-H members campaigned, gave speeches and went to the polls to elect a new slate of 4-H Coun-
cil Officers. 2013 officers elected were: Jr. 4-H Council Officers Will Phillips, President Chloe West, Vice President Mary Claire Grantham, Secretary Rob Phillips, Treasurer Riley Allen, Reporter Sr. 4-H Council Officers Erika Black, President Lizzy Bronson, Vice President Isaiah Hollis, Secretary Destiny Brown, Treasurer Lizzy Bronson and Erika Black presented highlights of their 4-H
Citizenship Washington Focus trip this summer in Washington D.C. To conclude the evening James Mahan, county extension agent – agriculture conducted “A Work of Art” onstallation of officers. Arkansas County 4-H offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age or disability. To learn how to become a 4-H member or volunteer leader in Arkansas County, contact the Cooperative Extension Service at (870)946-3231 or (870)673-2346.
Spirit Of ’76 4-H Learns Club History Fifteen members of the Spirit of ’76 4-H Club met for their regular monthly meeting October 16. The meeting was called to order by Kalli Smith with pledges led by Jaylen Phillips and Jack Wilson. Secretary Destiny Brown read the minutes and conducted roll call with members answering if they planned to be at the 4-H hamburger supper. The treasurer’s report was given by Kayla Smith. 4-H’ers enjoyed playing a 4-H Trivia game and answering ques-
tions to see how much they knew about the history of 4-H. Many never realized that the “Spirit of ’76 4-H Club” name was chosen when the club was organized in 1976 as a part of Arkansas County’s celebration of the United States’ 200th Birthday. Club members Kaid and Miranda Nelson’s greatgrandmother, Mrs. Gladys Kennedy, was one of the original leaders of the club. Other interesting facts learned were that 4-H began in Arkansas in 1912 and that mem-
bers are a part of the University of Arkansas education system. Spider webs and spiders were crafted following the program. Members enjoyed refreshments of party wieners, chips, Halloween crunch mix, cookies and punch. 4-H’ers received 4-H Trick or Treat bags filled with candy and Halloween word search and puzzle games, Halloween safety tips at the end of the meeting. The next meeting will be held November 20 at 3:30 p.m.
Monday, November 11 Breakfast Whole Wheat Toast with Jelly Cereal, Fruit Juice Low Fat White Milk Lunch Sausage Pizza Tossed Salad Apple Wedge Sugar Cookies Tuesday, November 12 Breakfast Two Whole Wheat Pancakes with Syrup Sausage Links Fresh Fruit Low Fat White Milk Lunch Oven Fried Chicken Sweet Potato Crunch Seasoned Green Beans Strawberries Wheat Roll Wednesday, November 13 Breakfast Whole Wheat Toast Sticks Cereal Fresh Oranges
Low Fat White Milk Lunch Sloppy Joe on Bun Baked Beans Raw Vegetable Strips Chilled Pears Thursday, November 14 Breakfast Scramble Eggs Whole Wheat Biscuits Sausage Patty Fruit Juice Low Fat White Milk Lunch Cheesey Beef and Mac Whole Kernal Corn Chilled Pears Wheat Roll Friday, November 15 Breakfast Whole Wheat Toast with Jelly, Cereal Fresh Fruit Low Fat White Milk Lunch Chicken Sandwich Potato Wedges Lettuce/Tomato/Pickle Fruit Cocktail May/Mustard/Ketchup
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FAITH & RELIGION WEEKLY SERMON
It’s Your Choice Where You Spend Eternity
The Secret to Joy and Peace of Mind By Tom Smith
By William Wood There are multitudes of people who have no concern over their spiritual condition, in fact they seem to have no consciousness of their woeful condition! While they do not regard themselves as perfect, yet they are not aware that there is anything seriously wrong with them. They are respectable people, law abiding citizens, and nothing in particular ever bothers their conscience. They suppose they are no worse than their religious neighbors, and though they very seldom read the Bible, or go to church, they fully expect to go to Heaven when they die! Some of them will admit that they are sinners, but imagine that God will overlook a few bad habits because of some good works that they do! Some were sprinkled as infants, attended a Bible class as children, said their prayers each night, and later joined some church. Nevertheless, to this day they have never realized that there is a supernatural experience that changes the heart and the way we think. Jesus called it “The New Birth.” This 2nd birth will separate you from the ways of the world, and cause you to live a Holy life before God. How is this very sad state of affairs to be accounted for? 2nd Corinthians 4:3-4 tells us! “But if our Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are “lost,” in whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, Who is the Image of God, should shine unto them.” Why is it then, that people are not saved (changed or converted) when they hear the Gospel preached? Is there something wrong with the Gospel? No! The blame is wholly theirs for they are determined to follow their own course at all costs. They turn a deaf ear to the most earnest preaching, and the solemn warnings, and disregard the prickings of their conscience. Nowhere but in the Bible can we learn the real spiritual condition of the natural man. In there his case is diagnosed with unerring precision by the Devine Judge! There are many terms the Bible uses to describe the fallen state of man, and among them probably none is more awesome than the word “Lost!” How much is summed up in that one word! It means that the natural man, born from the linage of Adam, is in a sinful, wretched, and dangerous state! It implies that it is away from God, and that he is willfully refusing to repent and agree to live by the laws God has set forth for us to follow! He is a lost traveler on the road from time to eternity. He is squandering his substance in riotous living, and is therefore bankrupt. He is out of the way of bless, and only the Grace of God allows him to take his next breath! The only “life” they know is to gratify their flesh and enjoy the pleasures of this world! No man can really understand how utterly lost he is until either he had had the experience of the New Birth, or will experience the wrath of God in hell! No soul can have a true sense of its lost state until God works a miracle of grace on it. Until that time he is deaf to God’s call, and although he could have turned to God, he chose to live his own life, and God would not violate the person’s choice! What is your choice dear friend? God is going to honor it! Amen!
The New Birth By Pastor Steve Ellison Early in Jesus’ ministry a very rich and powerful man came to visit Jesus by night. John 3 tells the story. We are not told why Nicodemus came at night so we can only guess. Maybe Nicodemus was afraid of what his fellow Pharisees would say about him consulting with Jesus. Perhaps one or both of them was busy during the day. Maybe this was the first time Nicodemus caught Jesus alone, though the disciples are present at least for the end of the chapter. Even though we do not know the reason, we can be sure that it is important or the Bible would not have mentioned it. We are also not told of the purpose that prompted Nicodemus to come to Jesus at all. The story begins with Nicodemus approaching Jesus and giving Him a compliment. Jesus immediately began to address Nicodemus as if he had asked a question. John 3:38 records the conversation, “Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born, can he?” Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. “That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. “Do not be amazed that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ “The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of it, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going; so is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” NASU This passage is mysterious if we try to figure out all the particulars. However, the basic meaning is very clear. It upholds the overall teaching of Scripture that every person is in trouble. Every person needs redeeming. No one is right before God without a mighty work of God in their life. Even though we cannot observe it or explain it, we know that if we are to be right with God, this mighty work of God must take place. Every person who ever lived was born. Every person (with a couple of notable exceptions) who has lived has already died or will die (unless Christ returns first). In addition to the required birth and death for every person, each person chooses whether to have a second death or second birth. It is not possible to experience both a second birth and a second death, but God has decreed that every person will either have a second death or a second birth. The second birth and the second death are spiritual matters; however they do have physical consequences.
The opinions are many, but the results are always the same. Recently I began a series of sermons on what’s called “Jesus’ Sermon On the Mount” from the Gospel of Matthew, chapters 5-7, in the Bible. Even a cursory reading of those 109 verses will leave you scratching your head—especially when you think of them as “The Secret to Joy and Peace-ofMind.” The first part—Mt. 5:1-12—also known as “The Beatitudes,” lists the way Jesus says to be “blessed” or happy. But, when you read those verses. . .how you must be “poor-in-spirit, mourn, pure-inheart, etc.”. . .and how you should “rejoice and be exceedingly glad when you’re persecuted”. . .you’ll probably say “Ridiculous! Absurd!” Why is that? Because it sounds like happiness is dependent upon being miserable or a martyr! The world’s recipe sounds much better: Indulge yourself. Throw caution to the wind. “Grab for all the gusto you can get.” Get more and more “stuff.” Do what you must do to get ahead. Think positively. While all of these things sound inviting, in reality the thrill of pursuing them is short-lived at best. Soon the adrenaline rush is over. That “bigger, better, faster” computer or car turns out to be a lemon, gets stolen or broken. Money can’t buy you happiness or a good night’s sleep. No wonder more and more folks are disillusioned and hooked on drink, drugs (illegal or prescription), sex, daredevil feats, get-aways, etc. Their “dream world” turned out to be a nightmare, plunging them into depression and despair. Are you one of them? If so, keep on reading; if not, give this article to someone who is. You see, Jesus never promised big houses, fast cars, six-digit bank accounts, designer clothes, etc., as a result of following Him. Instead, He basically said
The second death is being thrown into the lake of fire at the end of time. There is no indication that this second death is ever completed. It appears that the act of dying the second death continues throughout all eternity. The second birth which the Bible describes as a new birth from above has eternal consequences as well. God’s grace is a marvelous thing. He allows us to choose whether to have a second birth or a second death. The new birth adopts you into God’s family making you joint heirs with Christ. The second death drops you into the lake of fire to suffer eternal separation from God. The choice is yours. Which will you choose?
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“Deny yourself, die to yourself and dedicate yourself to following Me” (Luke 9:23; Galatians 2:20). “And, that’s the ‘Secret to Joy and Peace-of-Mind’?!?” someone sarcastically asks. “Yes,” He quietly replies. Then, He goes on to explain that these two do not come from things, which always succumb to “rust, rot and robbers” (Mt. 6:19-21). They come from His abiding Presence and Promises in our lives. When He suddenly appeared at the Jordan River that day, was baptized by John and said “Follow Me,” He wasn’t establishing an earthly Kingdom or some type of Utopia. Neither was He preaching a “Health, Wealth and Prosperity” gospel that promised “the good life” to those who followed Him. Again, He was a spiritual, “radical R e volut ionar y,” Who specialized in regeneration, not reformation. He didn’t come to make good men better; He came to save us from our sins and transform us from the inside out. He knew true Joy, unlike temporal happiness—which is dependent upon our circumstances—comes from Him. It comes from a right relationship with God through Him and knowing we’re forgiven and can have a new start in life. The same is true with His peace-of-mind. When He’s our “Refuge and Strength—a very Present Help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1) and has promised to “never leave us or forsake us” (Hebrews 13:5b), we’ll never face a situation in life where He’s not present or unable to help. Here’s hoping you know that, dear Reader. If not, He’s only a prayer away. Why not give Him a call right now? He’s waiting to hear from 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.
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LOCAL NEWS South Arkansas County National Cooperative Bank Hires R.L. Health Foundation Condra, DeWitt Native, as Vice President, Scholarship Announced Advocacy and Government Programs
Andrea Prislovsky of Stuttgart has been chosen as the recipient of the South Arkansas County Health Foundation Scholarship at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA) in DeWitt. Prislovsky is pursuing a licensed practical nursing degree. The South Arkansas County Health Foundation Scholarship was established to assist students on the DeWitt campus pursuing a career in the medical field. Students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA to receive the scholarship and a 2.0 cumulative grade point average to maintain the scholarship. For more information about scholarships on the DeWitt campus, contact Glenda Allen at 870-946-3506, extension 1607.
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2013 White Hall Homecoming mascot is Kinley Grace Atkinson. She is the daughter of Bethany (Graves) and Tim Atkinson of White Hall and the granddaughter of Kenneth and Diana Graves of DeWitt. She was escorted by Cole Hendrix also of White Hall.
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National Cooperative Bank (NCB), a leading financial institution dedicated to providing banking solutions to cooperatives nationwide, is pleased to announce that R.L. Condra has joined as the new Vice President of Advocacy and Government Programs. Mr. Condra brings over a decade of experience in this arena. He has worked for national associations and the US government on the creation of programs, legislation and policy that has shaped economic development
in different sectors. He will bring this strong skill set and experience to the bank, as it continues to pursue new opportunities and enterprises for cooperatives. “As a bank chartered by Congress and created to serve the financial needs of our country’s cooperatives, we are regularly working with government-led initiatives to grow these businesses in every sector,” said Charles E. Snyder, president and CEO of NCB. “We are extremely pleased to have a professional like R.L. join our team and work on expanding programs and relationships with government entities that will have an even greater positive impact on the communities and organizations we serve.” In this new role, Mr. Condra will be an advocate for the bank’s members, working closely with key government agencies and representatives on different enterprises that support the cooperative sector. He will also use his extensive network of relationships in Congress, the White House and federal agencies to advance programs and fund opportunities for new and existing cooperatives around the country.
Prior to joining NCB, Mr. Condra worked with the National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA) in Washington, D.C. as the vice president of advocacy and director of public policy. At NCBA, he oversaw policy initiatives and advocacy efforts for the organization, which represents 29,000 cooperatives nationwide. Prior to joining NCBA, R.L. was a professional staff member for the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry- overseeing U.S. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development programs for Chairman U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln. About NCB: NCB is dedicated to strengthening communities nationwide through the delivery of banking and financial services for the nation’s cooperatives, their members and other socially responsible organizations. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Bank has offices in Alaska, California, New York, Ohio and Virginia. To learn more, visit www.ncb.coop, National Cooperative Bank on Facebook, or on Twitter @coopbanking.
National Red Ribbon Week Contest National Red Ribbon Week Contest voting is now live at redribbon. org/vote. Youth Drug Prevention Campaign: “A Healhty Me is Drug Free™” Ten schools from across the U.S. will each win $1,000 grant for drug prevention Ten families will each win an iPad for their home Online voting ends on Tuesday, November 19th, at 11:59 p.m. (EST) There will be one winning family from each of the ten regions nationwide. The National Family Partnership® (NFP) announces that online voting is now live for the national contest for its 28th annual Red Ribbon Week®, until 11:59 p.m. (EST) Tuesday, November 19th. This year, families across America can vote online and help promote awareness in their communities. Here’s how families entered the national contest by decorating the front of their homes with this year’s message: “A Healthy Me Is Drug Free.” Students brought the Red Ribbon Week® message home by working
alongside parents to decorate their front door, mailbox, fence, etc. with this year’s theme “A Healthy Me Is Drug Free™.” They took a photo with their family and their Red Ribbon Week® decoration, then uploaded it to www. redribbon.org/contest or to (only parents or those aged 18+ could upload photos). The voting is now live! Contestants are asking family and friends in their communities and local schools to vote for their entries at www.redribbon.org/vote Ten lucky winners from regions across the U.S. will win. Winners will be announced on December 6th on the www.redribbon.org website and at events at the winning schools in December. “Year after year, students have taken Red Ribbon Week’s® message of prevention home to their neighborhoods with this national contest,” said the NFP’s Volunteer President Peggy Sapp. “By decorating their homes together with this year’s Red Ribbon theme, families carried the message to their communities. Now during the online
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voting period, families can come together to discuss prevention and awareness while choosing their favorite entries and the Red Ribbon message can continue to be shared with their network of supporters online.” The nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention campaign reaches more than 80 million people nationwide. The DEA is co-sponsoring this year’s national contest. “The DEA is proud to partner with the National Family Partnership on this contest and other initiatives that spread the drug prevention message throughout our local communities,” said DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart. “Wearing red ribbons in October represents our pledge to be drug free and honors the sacrifice of DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena and all who have lost their lives in the fight against drugs.”Adds the NFP’s Peggy Sapp: “Take the Red Ribbon Week® pledge across America to help children grow up safe, healthy and drug free.” Visit www.redribbon.org/ pledge to take the pledge.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Crestpark Fall Festival
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COMMUNITY NEWS One Win and We’re In By Kevin Brown The Dragons suffered a 3rd straight conference loss Friday night in a 44-14 defeat against the Star City Bulldogs. The loss drops DeWitt to 4-5 overall and 2-4 in the conference. The game had a promising first quarter with the Dragons taking a 7-3 lead after a 40 yard touchdown run by Jeremy Smith, the team’s leading rusher with 61 yards on 9 carries. “We ran the ball well in the first half,” Coach Jones said. “Jeremy Smith and Leartis Williams did a good job.” Williams finished the night with 55 yards on 14 carries. DeWitt’s other score came on a 13 yard touchdown pass from Dawson Moser to Clay Kirkpatrick. Defensively, Tyler Jones had 12 tackles, one for a loss. Drew Boyd piled up 10 tackles and a sack, while Taveon Bell added a sack of his own and DeQuante’ Body had a tackle for a loss.
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But Star City pulled ahead, scoring 20 second-quarter points to take a 23-14 halftime lead. The second half, however, was all Bulldogs. “We didn’t have an answer for them,” the coach said. “There’s no excuse, we just got beat.” All that being said… A win this Thursday night locks the Dragons in the 4th seed of the state playoffs. A loss ends the season. “It has been a long time since DeWitt has had something to play for in week ten,” Coach Jones said. “We are going to be a little healthier this week. This is what we have worked for all year long since they beat us at our place last year. A good start to the season put us in this position, now we have to get back on track. I am proud of this group of guys. They deserve to win and we will do everything it takes to make it happen.” He then added: “I hope the whole town shows up Thursday, just like you have all year.” I know the team and the town will both show. It’s a one game season now. Win, we’re in.Win and we’re in.
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The American Legion Auxiliary would like to say a big Thank You to all the people who bought tickets, and to the ones that sold the tickets for the 39’’ Vizio tv that we gave away in October. The lucky winner was Charlotte Purdy. The money we made will go in our treasury to help the Veterans at the Veterans hospitals in Little Rock and North Little Rock. Thank you again.
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By Kevin Brown On Thursday November 7 the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the Grand Opening for Webb’s Tire and Lube Service. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony and luncheon open to the public from 11:00-1:00. Bobby Webb, the owner and proprietor of Webb’s Pawnshop and Sporting Goods Store, opted to open the service center in order to expand his operation in compliment to the future reduction of his auto sales business. “The sporting goods sort of took over and I don’t have as much time for the car business,” Webb said. “I wanted to find something that I could have two or three employees handle and it could sustain itself.” The tire center also offers a detail service and handles all brands of tires, as well as all sizes of vehicles. Owner of the pawnshop for eight years, Webb has
seen his business grow, primarily behind the sale of sporting goods. Born and raised in DeWitt, he is a big believer in community and patrons shopping locally to benefit their community. “If people would commit to shop local, our kids’ and grandkids’ schools-our town-would be fifty times better. This is something I didn’t always know. But now, whenever I shop, I always try to shop local.” He also acknowledges Farmers & Merchants bank for the support they’ve shown him and other small business owners. “I can’t emphasize enough: if it hadn’t been for Farmers & Merchants Bank, none of this would’ve been possible,” he said. “I commend anybody who sticks their neck out to open their own business. But if you get the right bank on your side, put your mind to it and work hard, you can do anything you want.”
2013 Christmas Museum Open House Are you ready to take home some new homemade gift ideas this Christmas? The Plantation Agriculture Museum will be opening its grounds and buildings to the public for its third annual Christmas Museum Open House on Saturday, December 14th from 9-4 pm. Enjoy making charming crafts with your family while sipping hot cocoa and nibbling on family favorite treats. Making memories are lifelong possessions that you can always carry home. Crafts and activities that can be taken home include: Ole’ Saint Nicholas okra ornaments, cotton boll an-
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COMMUNITY NEWS Colonial Dames of America Meets Arkansas County Bicentennial Celebration
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Colonial Dames of America Chapter XXXIV of Arkansas held their September 13th meeting at Best impressions Restaurant, Arkansas Art Center, Little Rock. Mary Reid Warner, President, called the meeting to order and Dorothy Wilks, Chaplain, gave the Opening Prayer. Marlo Dill led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Attending from Stuttgart were Dorothy Wilks, Jean Pollard and Jerrie Townsend. President Warner welcomed the new member, Beverly Powers, and the three guests. Each of the sixteen members present introduced themselves with their name, office, residence. Secretary Pol-
lard read the Minutes of the March 9, 2013 meeting which were corrected to show the correct amount donated for Veterans Clinic in Hot Springs, $46. Also a typo in the date for the Program on Women on the Mayflower. President Warner explained the procedure of naming the Nominating Committee which had been named by the Executive Committee who had met just before this meeting. They were: Peggy Vandenberg as chairman, Virginia Frost and Mary Ann Reihart. Jerrie Townsend was named Alternate. Warner also announced that the next meeting date was changed to March 21St because of a conflict with another Soci-
ety. Reporting for Vice President Nell White, Warner asked that you contact White if you want to present a program about one of the Colonial Colonies. No reports from Recording or Corresponding Secretaries. Jean Hirsch, Treasurer, gave her report. Hirsch described the Audit that was done by a firm in New York, where Headquarters are housed. The Audit was filed. Hirsch explained that our low balance may bring on charges by our banking firm. Registrar Betty Harp named four new members: Beverly Powers who was present, Nancy Holder, Jeanne Kleinschmidt and Loretta Smith. This is a 20% addition for this year. Application Fees have gone up to $160 and Supplementals to $85.Preliminary Applications have been approved for Marie Dugan and Frances Jernigan. Two Preliminary Applications have been submitted. No report from Chaplain Wilks. Committee Reports were from Jerrie Townsend, Projects Chairman. Report for her committee of Frankie Ochsner, Mary Ann Reihart and Jean Hirsch, Townsend said Ochsner and Reihart had taken items totaling $113.02 value to the Veterans Clinic in Hot Springs. Publicity Report for Linda White was given by President Reid. White had sent a group picture from the last meeting to several Arkansas newspapers and had one response in interest of membership.
Following the announcements Warner introduced the guest speaker, Judge Morris Sheppard Arnold (retired) who spoke on Women of Arkansas’ Colonial Period. He started the program with handouts depicting locations of Arkansas Post, Established 1686 and several pictures to go along with his talk. “Arkansas Post was the crossroads during the Colonial Period,” Arnold noted. Showing his humorous side, Judge Arnold said this was his version of a powerpoint presentation. Warner presented Judge Arnold with an honorarium. Corrections were made in the Year Book of Email addresses. The next meeting to be March 21, 2014 at Best impressions, 11:00 AM. Meeting adjourned at 1:45 PM.
The first official event of Arkansas County’s Bicentennial Celebration will be held at the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie in Stuttgart on Saturday, November 9th, 11 AM to 1:00 PM. A historical presentation of the County’s 200 year history is being written by Nelson White and presented by students from Stuttgart High SchooL This fundraiser will be a luncheon catered by Rita’s, a preview of Thanksgiving dining fare. Local organizations are sponsoring this event: Amici Club, Arkansas Post Chapter DAR, Grand Prairie Chapter DAR, Lion’s Club, and Museum of the Arkan-
sas Grand Prairie. Only 84 seats are available and tickets at $14 each are available at the Museum. Call or go by the Museum now as the limited seats are going fast. Members of the sponsoring organizations have some tickets available. Arkansas County is the oldest county in Arkansas and is unique in the fact that it has two county seats. The official celebration will be on December 14th in DeWitt. It is an open event at the Courthouse. Remember to get your ticket for the Historic Luncheon to be on November 9th at the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie.
Arkansas Agriculture Department Announces Arkansas Festival Grant Program The Arkansas Agriculture Department will administer $45,000 in one-time funding made available to the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission for Arkansas festivals featuring an agricultural or forestry product, commerce, or theme and held or proposed to be held on an annual basis. The Arkansas Agriculture Department will accept applications for the Arkansas Festival Grant program from No-
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Civil War Nursing By Don Roth Nursing is probably the least reported aspect of Civil War medicine. Until recently little was known of the broad experience of Southern women who nursed sick and wounded soldiers during that period. Much has been recently researched and written of their sacrifices and contributions, their relationship with patients, surgeons, and the home front, and ultimately their changed sense of themselves. In nineteenth- century America, medical care was administrated within the household and nursing family members was a basic aspect of female duty and selfsacrifice. Americans regarded nursing as indispensable to recovery and felt uncomfortable surrendering their sick and injured to hospitals with unknown doctors and attendants with no family oversight. Given the high mortality rates in war time hospitals, soldiers had good reason to be skeptical of such places, unless staffed by matrons and nurses with whom they appreciated as replacement relatives. And besides, in 1862, the government found that female-run institutions in Richmond, posted mortality rates half that
of general hospitals. Providing sick and wounded men with decent fresh food remained a challenging problem throughout the war. “One of our greatest trials is want of proper diet for sick men, observed a prominent care giver, who also emphasized the need for a high-quality convalescent diet to hasten recovery and prevent relapse. Confederate hospitals relied on voluntary contributions to supplement coarse army rations. Boxes sent by ladies’ aid societies far from the encampments, and local donations of produce, milk, eggs, and other perishable food items enhanced wartime health care. While women played a positive psychological role in feeding sick and wounded men, managing patients’ mental health presented a more complicated challenge. One nurse reported; “Home sweet home, is the dearest spot on earth to them. Mother, wife, and sister seem to be sweeter to them than any words in the English language.” Soldiers confided their fears and hopes to female nurses and expected them to understand their longing for home and family. When a dying wife sent a letter
to her soldier husband urging him to do his duty and assuring him she felt “calm and happy,” the nurse wept with the aggrieved spouse. Acute homesickness was common and often led to depression. The presence of women mitigated psychosomatic illness, raised morale, and thus improved patient health. Female nurses eased the nostalgia of many men, and led soldiers to believe that someone cared about them when they were most vulnerable to despair and sagging spirits. Also sympathetic care and performing small tasks like reading books and writing letters for them, not only made men more hopeful about their chances of recovery, it also contributed to their overall wellness. Positive relationships with patients were only one of the contributions Southern women made in the area of war time medical care. Their involvement stemmed not only from a sense of patriotic duty to ensure proper care for soldiers, but perhaps also from a sense of ownership of their husbands, son, and brothers. (Libra R. Hilde, Worth a Dozen Men; Women and Nursing in the Civil War South, University of Virginia Press, 2012)
GFWC Meets in Fordyce
GFWC Pine Bluff District VIII held their Fall Meeting at First United Methodist Church Lighthouse Building in Fordyce on Tuesday, October 1“. The Meeting was hosted by Fordyce Sesame Club, Audrey Allen President. The Meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM by District President JeNelle Lipton. Twenty-six registered. Allen gave the Welcome with special note of the attendance of Judy Foot, Arkansas GFWC State President. President Lipton introduced the guest speaker, Frances Flener, Arkansas State Drug Director, who spoke on drugs being used by our youth. She warned to be aware of what is in your own medicine cabinet. The ‘Take Back’ Program has made great strides in getting drugs disposed. Ar-
kansas is a leader in this. This Program offers safe and effective means of disposing of drugs. Arkansas is fourth in the Nation on Take Back Program. “October 26th will be observed for Take Back, statewide,” Flener announced. “If Arkansas can continue with this Program, we may not lose any more to drugs,” she concluded. Devotion was given by Reverend Jeremy Langley, Pastor of Temple Baptist Church, followed by the Welcome from John MacNichol, Mayor of Fordyce. The Meeting started at 5 PM with June Hammans, District Secretary, reviewing the Minutes which were approved. No Treasurer’s Report. Club Reports were given by Sesame Club, Jean Pollard gave the report from Amici Club, Robyn
Stayton reported for Stuttgart Junior Woman’s Club and for Stuttgart Woman’s Club. Southland’s Report was read. Warren Woman Club Report rounded out the Club Reports. President Lipton announced that Ronald McDonald House is the District Project. They need towels and pillows, and clubs were asked to continue collecting pulltabs for this Project. Lipton also announced that dues are due by November 1“. Nominating Committee for the District was elected: Glenda Cross, Warren; Robyn Stayton, Stuttgart Woman’s Club; Dee Van Duyn, Amici Club; and Audrey Allen, Sesame. Chairman to be decided at first meeting of committee. The State Nominating Committee Member will be Clydene Davis. The District endorsed Diane Fowler for State Slate. Lipton announced that District’s 2014 Spring Convention will be in Warren, March 27th. The South Central Convention will be hosted in Arkansas, October 17, 2014, to be held in North West Arkansas, Rogers.
Veterans in Arkansas More than 250,000 veterans call Arkansas home. That equals more than 8% of our entire population. As we approach Veteran’s Day, the 89th General Assembly would like to extend our appreciation to every single Arkansan and their families who have made tremendous sacrifices for our country. Veteran’s affairs have become a top priority for the 89th General Assembly. This is a very personal issue for this body, as 13 of our own members have also served in the U.S. Military. During the regular session, we passed 19 bills dealing either directly with active military or retired veterans. We began with their long-term care as many of our veterans are beyond retirement age. The demand for quality long term veteran care in our country is growing at an astounding rate. The nation faces the largest aging veteran population in its history. Today, close to 40% of all veterans are over the age of 65. There are thousands of veterans who chose to spend this part of their lives with “comrades” from former active-duty, but currently our state has the only such facility available. The Veterans’ home in Fayetteville is a full-time nursing care facility with 108 beds. The Little Rock Veterans’ Home closed last year because of extreme dis-
repair in the facility. That is why the 89th General Assembly has made it a priority to not only find funding for a new Veterans’ home, but to do extensive research on the exact needs of our veterans and how the state can best care for them. With unanimous support, we passed Act 165. This law enables legislation to build a new 150 bed facility for our veterans. We also agreed to divert $7.5 million from our state surplus to help build the home. The Arkansas Veterans’ Home Task Force was established this session to study possible site locations. The task force has reviewed 30 possible sites in recent months. The selection committee narrowed the choices down to 4. The possible locations now include Benton, Fort Smith, Jacksonville and Russellville. The task force submitted a report to the Arkansas Legislative Council asking that the Veteran’s Home Subcommittee be established to determine the final site selection. The 89th General Assembly passed additional bills to ensure that our veterans can find a job when they return home, that their children receive the education they deserve, and that their vote is protected. When it comes to employment, we passed legislation allowing vets
who were denied a position by a school district to be given documentation on why they were not selected. A similar bill extends veterans hiring preference to state agencies and institutions of higher education. If an examination or evaluation is given during the hiring process, veterans will be given extra points in his or her earned rating. And if the veteran is not selected, they will be given copies of the evaluation to find areas of improvement. We also passed legislation to protect a service member’s last vote. If any member of the military was serving oversees and voted by absentee ballot but then is either killed in the line of duty or passes away before election day, Act 466 ensures their vote will be counted. And another piece of legislation creates a smoother transition for children of our military families in the event their moms or dads are transferred to another base. During the interim, we will continue our work on site selection for a new veteran’s home and study any other issues that may be facing our veteran’s today. We thank every Arkansans who has served. We hope the recent legislation passed and our continued work in the General Assembly reflects our heartfelt gratitude.
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Arkansas Post Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
Jerrie Townsend and Bobby Bradberry.
Jan Davenport and Jerrie Townsend. Arkansas Post Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, held their fall meeting on September 24, 2013 at the Fellowship Hall Stuttgart Presbyterian Church‘ Jean Pollard, Chapter Regent, presided with fifteen members and two guests present for the catered luncheon. Chapter Chaplain Janice Reed gave the Invocation. Following the Luncheon, Terrie Townsend introduced guests: Bobby Bradberry and his wife Susan. Townsend awarded Bobby with the Chap-
ter Community Service Award for his many hours work with the Inter Community Church Ministry Food Bank. Bradberry thanked the Chapter and also for their assistance in his winning Stuttgart’s Citizen of the Year. The recipient of the Chapter Community Service Award receives a certificate and a pin. Townsend next awarded The Historic Preservation Pin and the Historic Preservation Recognition Award Certificate for member, Jan Davenport, for researching and helping to return to South Carolina, stones
of historic importance to the Charleston Orphanage Home. Pollard and Reed led the Opening Ritual with Pledge of Allegiance, Salute to Arkansas Flag, American’s Creed, and Sharon Derden led the singing of the National Anthem’s 1st and stanzas. National Defense Message was given by Reed and included Women’s Issues into her presentation. Birthday Recognitions were from June through September with Marilyn Sickel, Townsend, Joy White, Glennda Fread, Claudia Ahrens, and
Robin Burkett present to accept their Birthday Wishes. Reed gave her lengthy report as Chaplain with naming those members who have been ill, members who have lost family members, and the loss of member Jean Show Hampton. Minutes of the May 28th Meeting were read by Sickel and approved. Correspondence included order blank for Roster Books; Brown Bag information to those chairmen; address for National Information Packet information. Pollard and Dorothy Wilks visited with member Zada Simpson and presented her 30 years of Service Certificate to her. Simpson gave her copy of the 2nd Roster Book and Davenport took it to help her with further research to assist her with Preservation Projects. Townsend presented the Chapter Treasurer’s Report which was filed. She then presented the proposed Budget which was accepted, New Chapter Year Books and Membership Cards were given on receipt of dues. The Arkansas Newsletter is available on-line only. Registrar Report by Sickel was stating requirements for C.A.R. members into DAR as it pertains to Laura Burkett becoming a member of Arkansas Post Chapter which will probably be in October. Gina Seidenschwarz was accepted for membership. Three Supplementals at National and working on another. Susan Bradberry was presented as a prospec-
tive member by Robin Burkett. Sickel is working on one Application. Gloria Futrell is to received a 10 Years of Service Awarded Certificate. Reports on summer activities were heard from Townsend on the Continental Congress Bus Trip to Washington, DC Townsend and Pollard attended with the highlight being the visit to Mfr Vernon where Pollard, State Regent Cooper, Honorary State Regents Bush and Veal placed a wreath inside the tomb of George and Martha Washington. Wilks reported that three members attended the Wataseka District Meeting on July 20th. They were Pollard, Townsend, and Wilks. Pollard reported on the Arkansas State Board of Management Meeting on August 24th in Searcy. Pollard and Townsend attended. One-hundred and two attended. State membership is 2,567. Arkansas Post Chapter received the Chapter Achievement Award Level I, this is the barometer of what the Chapter does. Shawnee District issued invitation to 106th State Conference. Minutes for Committees: Constitution Week, Mary Bisbee, displayed the Constitution that was signed by the public at Phillips Community College, September 17-20“. There was also a display at the college’s DeWitt Campus. Bisbee reported giving out 100 American Flags at Stuttgart Public Library this summer.
Derden gave the Flag Minute Report. Commemorative Events comments were by Townsend. A new Committee has been formed by National. Claudia Ahrens serves as State Chairman and Burkett as Chapter Chairman. Ahrens passed out copies to the South Arkansas County Welcome Guide which included an article on Arkansas County Bicentennial and urged all to record their volunteer hours for this project. Burkett passed out sheets to record all volunteer hours. Arkansas County Bicentennial dates are: November 9th Luncheon with Grand Prairie Chapter, Amici Club, and Lion’s Club of Stuttgart; December 5th “After Hours” 5-630, Punch and Cookies, Stuttgart Court House; December 13th set up at DeWitt Court House; December 14th Celebration at DeWitt Court House for Celebration. Pollard and Wilks attend the planning meetings. No new Business. Announcements: next regular meeting October 22nd at Fellowship Hall Stuttgart Presbyterian Church with State Regent’s visit, 2 PM. The month of October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome with October 15th as Remembrance Day. Luminary Ceremony at Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie at 7 PM. Bows and Luminaries are being sold now. Proceeds to Arkansas Childrens Hospital for SIDS Research Fund.
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SILVER/GRAY LEATHER, FULL POWER, AIR, CD, ONSTAR AND MORE STOCK # 1199
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WAS $37,980 - NOW $35,980
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2013 CHEVROLET IMPALA LTZ
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GOLD MIST/TAN LEATHER. THIS ONE’S LOADED AND GET’S 30 MPG! STOCK # 1191
WHITE/LEATHER, FULL POWER, AIR, CD, ONSTAR, HEATED SEATS & MORE! STOCK # 1183
WHITE/EBONY CLOTH, FULL POWER, AIR, CD. STOCK # 5751A
WAS $20,980 - NOW $18,680
WAS $11,980 - NOW $10,980
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SILVER/GRAY INT., FULL POWER, AIR, CD, ONLY 35,100 MILES STOCK # 2007
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WAS $21,980 - NOW $19,980
WAS $25,980 - NOW $22,980
WAS $21,980 - NOW $19,980
2012 CHRYSLER 300 LIMITED
2013 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA LT SUV
2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU 2LT
GRAY/EBONY LEATHER. THIS CAR IS LOADED AND ONLY 26,400 MILES. STOCK # 1196
SILVER/EBONY CLOTH, AUTO, AIR, CD, FULL POWER & 32 MPG! STOCK # 2013
MAROON/TAN SUEDE LEATHER. THIS ONE IS LOADED AND ONLY 77,845 MILES! STOCK # 2031A
WAS $24,980 - NOW $22,680
WAS $20,980 - NOW $19,980
WAS $12,980 - NOW $11,680
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Evangelistic City Walk Through On October 26 an organized group of members from various churches did an Evangelist Walk Through the city of DeWitt. It was a great day. We thank the Lord for another day’s journey and our second year. He blessed us to achieve this mission. We would like to thank the community for being so receptive as we stopped at the houses to talk, pray and encourage them about the Lord. Thanks also to those who sacrificed their time to help participate in this event: Pastor Earl Hicks, Anna Hicks, Rita Smith, Pastor Odessa Cash, Perry Bledsoe, Billy Dorsey, Delphine Dorsey, Rev. Darrell Smith and Leasa Smith.
Fellowship group picture after walk thru.
Haley Bronson enjoys the singing.
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. Tue. pickup will be Mon. Wed. & Thurs. pickup will be Tue. Fri. pickup will be Wed. DeWitt Transfer Station will be closed Thursday, November 28, 2013.
AOBVE LEFT: Singing praises to God. Darrell Smith, Earl Hicks, Billy Dorsey and Perry Bledsoe sing praises to God. ABOVE RIGHT: Pastor Odessa Cash giving words of encouragement while Earl Hicks, Rita Smith, Haley Bronson and Billy Dorsey listens attentively. RIGHT: Rita Smith praising the Lord.
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