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Documentary Short to Screen at the 200th Anniversary Bicentennial Celebration
AROUND THE COUNTY
CITY CHRISTMAS CLOSINGS
City of DeWitt Offices will be closed December 24 and 25 for Christmas, and December 31 and January 1 for the New Year.
HOLIDAY GARBAGE PICKUP
The City of DeWitt Garbage pickup for the week of December 24, 25, 31 and January 1 will be as follows: Tuesday pickup will be on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday pickup will be Thursday, and Friday pickup will be Friday.
ARKANSAS COUNTY BANK OPEN HOUSE
Arkansas County Bank will hold its Christmas Open House Friday, December 13 from Noon until 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Santa will arrive at 2:00 p.m. for pictures.
SATURDAY NIGHT ON THE CORNER
It’s time for those Christmas carols to be sung. Come celebrate with us on December 14, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. at Lodge Corner United Methodist Church, in the fellowship hall, with George Crumbly pastor of Humphrey United Methodist Church. We will be bringing the carols of Christmas! Located half way between Stuttgart and DeWitt on Hwy 165.
10TH ANNUAL BARBARA WEST TOY DRIVE
The 10th Annual Toy Drive will be held December 21 at Young Insurance Agency, 123 S. Main St in DeWitt. The hours are 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Parents/ guardians MUST bring the children (ages 11 and under) to pick up toys. For more information call 870-946-4400.
By Kevin Brown It’s been a decade in the documenting and nearly two centuries and counting in the creation. Filmmaker Melanie Masino is bringing highlights in the form of a short from her upcoming documentary On Solid Ground: The River Rats of Arkansas to the 200th Bi-Centennial Celebration of Arkansas County. The film seeks to be a thorough and objective depiction of a unique, encapsulated and at one point, almost forgotten way of life on the lower White River dating back to the pre-Civil War Era. It has been seen at documentary film festivals and received international recognition at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington D.C. Through numerous interviews with survivors and their descendants, the film offers flesh and blood testaments and enriching tales to an almost extinct cultural existence that is now seeing a resurgence, not only in interest, but in some of those descendants reverting back to the minimalistic and natural lifestyle centered around the lifeline of the river. Masino said they were unaware of this resurgence when filming began, but over the span of ten years and the people found during the process, it began to discover and shape itself, which brought the story full circle. “It became sort of a story of Old River and now New River.” Masino also stresses the critical moral import of
accuracy and the unbiased approach the film takes, but adds the process has become personal work for her and her crew. “The people I’ve talked to and interviewed, some are in their nineties, and if I don’t hear from them for a while I’ll call them,” she said. “Their love and devotion to the river is like nothing else we’ve encountered. It is inspiring and we are thrilled to share some highlights of the special stories we’ve accumulated over the years with a local audience.” The short will be screened at the County Clerk’s Office at three different times: 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30pm. Please come out and learn about a piece of our rich history and support On Solid Ground: The River Rats of Arkansas.
Arkansas County Officials & The Arkansas County Bi-Centennial Committee invites you to attend
Arkansas County’s Bicentennial Celebration Saturday, December 14th from 9am to 4pm Arkansas County Courthouse • 101 Court Square, DeWitt
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LOCAL NEWS EWITT POLICE REPORT December 3, 2013 – Officer Bazarow was advised of an accident involving a truck and a man on a bicycle. Once he’d arrived at the hospital, the man on the bicycle stated that he was travelling north on Jackson Street and was struck from behind by a vehicle he did not see. The witness to the accident stated that she was behind a red Chevy truck travelling north on Jackson when the truck hit the bicyclist and kept driving. The witness then followed the truck to get the tag number so she could call the police. She followed the vehicle until it turned right onto Lee Street off of 13th Street. She then returned to the scene to check on the bicyclist but he was gone. Bazarow then went to speak to the owner of the vehicle involved in the incident. The man stated that he was coming home from deer hunting, and it was dark and foggy when he heard something hit his truck. He thought it was a rock and stated that if he had known he hit someone, he would have stopped. The man had damage to the front passenger side of his truck. Pictures were taken of the truck along with pictures of the injuries to the bicyclist. December 6, 2013 - Officer Spencer pulled over a red truck for exceeding the posted speed limit. He made contact with the driver. The driver was advised that the reason for the traffic stop was his speed. He admitted to being in a hurry to go hunting. Paul Eason was sitting in the passenger side seat. Eason was asked if he had taken care of the warrant the county had for him. Eason said I do not have any warrants. Eason was told the county held an active warrant for his arrest. Eason was told to step from the truck and
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 ____Volunteer/Volunteer Group of the Year ____Young Volunteer of the Year 2. General Information
place his hands on side. Spencer looked in the back window of the truck and noticed 3 rifles. He leaned over to make sure no one had immediate access to them. Eason at this time took off running on foot. Spencer pursued him on foot going through a set of big truck trailers into an open parking lot. During this time, Spencer was yelling at Eason to stop running and if he did not comply he would be tased. Eason failed to comply, taser was deployed and Eason fell to the ground. Eason was advised to get up and come to a different location as he fell in a puddle of water. Eason was placed in hand restraints and escorted to the patrol car. Driver was given a verbal warning for speed and released.
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.
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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 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.
Marketing Board Meeting in Pine Bluff Cancelled The quarterly meeting of the Arkansas State Marketing Board for Recyclables has been canceled due to driving conditions and inclement weather in parts of the state. The meeting had been set for Dec. 10, 2013 in Pine Bluff. A tour of the Jefferson County Tire Processing Facility and Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Recycling Facility in White Hall set for Dec. 9, 2013 has also been canceled. The Marketing Board advises and assists the ADEQ with finding and maintaining markets for recyclable materials collected in Arkansas.
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Obituary
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Jack Connor, of Ashland, PA passed away November 24, 2013, with his family providing comfort and loving care and attention. Jack was born July 10, 1931 in Tichnor to Crafton and Erah Connor. Jack is survived by his wife, Theresa; daughters, Michelle Mehenehick and Melissa Sisko; sons, Byron, Wade and Weldon; sisters, Gail and Nina Ruth; and a brother, Billie. Jack earned his master’s degree from the University of Arkansas. He taught at schools in Arkansas (including Gillett) in positions as teacher, principal and superintendent for 28 years. Jack was an army veteran, and he was a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division. He had many hobbies, and he was a roadside merchant of farm produce and flea market stands at large farmer markets. He traveled extensively in his motor home to flea markets in Florida, Texas and states along the way. One of his greatest joys was to dig for bottle of past eras in dumping grounds of rural stores. Jack was a passionate gardener and orchardist. He raised flocks of ducks, geese, chickens and guineas. Cards of condolence may be mailed to Theresa Connor and family at 24 Bass Dr., Ashland, PA. 17951.
John Henry Gammon, 81, died December 8, 2013. He was born in Crocketts Bluff, January 2, 1932 to James and Amy Gammon. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Earl and Luther; sister, Lucille Dodson; and granddaughter, Melissa Leslie. Survivors include wife, Ann, of DeWitt; son, Gary (Carolyn), of Conway; daughter, Jo Ann Woods, of Hensley; stepson, David H. Ham, of DeWitt; grandsons, Michael Cox and Brian Gammon; granddaughter, Sarah Glover; great-granddaughter, Faith Ann; and great-grandson, Devon. Henry was a retired commercial fisherman and boat operator who loved everything about the river. Arrangements by Essex Funeral Home. Services pending.
Obituary Ruby Spears Ruby LaFaye Doerpinghaus Spears, 83, of DeWitt died December 4, 2013. She was born on September 12 , 1930, to Herman Leo “Blackie” and Annie Marie “Cricket” Doerpinghaus. Ruby married Mack Walter Spears on January 7, 1949. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Mack Spears; one son, Donald Ray Spears; parents; one brother, Bill Doerpinghaus; and one sister, Leona “Dinky” Inman. Survivors include her children, Mickey Kindrick, Gary (Sharon) Spears, Shelia (Wade) Currie, Julie Spears, and Chip Spears; eleven grandchildren Hannah, Jamie, Cody, Corby, Clint, Amanda, Jody, Kaley, Jacqueline, Garrett, and Cole; fourteen great grandchildren Gage, Kristen, Maxee, Valarie, Michael, Henlee, Saylor, Hannah, Harley, Hestin, Logan, Taylor, Audri, and Cade; and one sister, Peggy (Norman) Eason. Visitation was held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. December 6 at First United Methodist Church with funeral services following. Burial was in Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens by Essex Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 608 S. Grandview Dr., DeWitt, AR 72042.
Obituary Robert Neil Whiteside Robert Neil Whiteside, 68, of Stuttgart died December 3, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Evelyn Whiteside; three sisters, one brother and his son, Bobby Whiteside. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Wood, of Gillett; two sisters, Barbara J. Monk, of Sheridan and Karen L. Perritt, of Stuttgart; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. There will be a graveside service at a later date due to weather. Service at Mt. Pleasant in Ethel. For more information, contact Karen at 870-659-0867.
amount on the value of that, the state’s personal income would have to be increased by 10 billion dollars in order to provide the same services. That is an increase of 10.7%. Arkansas is one of the most progressive states when it comes to incorporating volunteers in state government. We were the first state to create an office of volunteerism. In 1981, the legislature passed a bill which not only created the Department of Volunteerism, it also allowed state agencies to consider volunteer hours as work experience. The legislature changed the name to the Division of Community Service and Nonprofit Support. It is a division of the Department of Human Services which strengthens volunteerism by offering training, technical assistance and information to
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Obituary Barbara Harlin Barbara Graham Harlin, age 56, passed away at her home in Franklin after a lengthy illness. She was an active community and school volunteer and co-owner of The Registry in downtown Franklin. Born in Columbus, MS, she was a graduate of Caldwell High School. She graduated from the University of Alabama, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega social sorority. She and her husband John Asbury Bacon Harlin met as students there and were married for 33 years. After moving to Franklin in 1980, she became involved in the Junior League of Nashville, Worth Wear clothing, Battle Ground Academy Parents Club and Antiques Show Committee, Carter House Board of Directors. Nashville Panhellenic and The Grand Slam Dames Bridge Club. She was a member of Franklin First United Methodist Church. Known for her ever-present smile, graciousness and Southern accent, she had a gift for putting people at ease. Barbara and her business partner Carla Myers welcomed visitors to The Registry from its opening 10 years ago. She loved the time she spent volunteering in the community, as well as time spent with family and friends. She was well-known for her optimistic spirit, telling everyone that no matter the situation, “everything is alright” and felt one should “never leave the house without earrings and lipstick.” The daughter of Jean Mathis Graham and the late Sidney Ray Graham, she is survived by her husband John; son, John Asbury Bacon Harlin Jr.; daughter, Graham Harlin Suscha (Chris); two grandchildren, Harlin Christopher Suscha and Louise Graham Suscha; and a sister, Belvia Graham Rodgers of DeWitt, Arkansas. The Harlin family would like to send a special thanks to the doctors and staff at Vanderbilt University Hospital and Alive Hospice. Visitation is set for Monday from 4-7 p.m. at Franklin First United Methodist Church. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be sent to: Franklin First United Methodist Church, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital or the charity of your choice. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES. williamsonmemorial.com 615-794-2289.
Volunteerism in Arkansas The holidays are often a time when many families have a greater sense of helping those in need. But in Arkansas, we can boast that our citizens donate an enormous amount of their time year round. So much so that our state budget would be greatly impacted if it wasn’t for the generosity of our citizens. According to the 2012 Economic Impact of Arkansas Volunteers Report, an astounding 595 thousand Arkansans donated their time in some capacity. Collectively, last year Arkansans volunteered over 23 and a half million hours of time. A large portion of those hours were devoted to state agencies. Volunteers also donated their time to libraries, senior organizations, schools, churches, civic groups, and hospitals. If we were to put a dollar
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agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Although the state is grateful for the amount who serve, we are noticing a steady decline in recent years. In 2009, we hit an all time high in the number of volunteers with over 700,000. We can never have too many. Many homeless shelters rely on volunteers to prepare meals and offer mentoring. And support groups rely on volunteers to help provide 24 hour phone support for their hotlines. Beyond the direct benefit of the services provided, volunteer programs bring their resi-
dents into contact with a wide variety of people from all across the community. Volunteering is not just good for our communities and the state, it is good for you. It can provide a healthy boost to your self-confidence and life satisfaction. Studies have even shown those who volunteer have a lower mortality rate than those who do not. There is a way to serve in any community in Arkansas. This holiday season we send our deepest appreciation to those who are already helping to make our state a better place and encourage others to get involved.
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News In and Around Gillett
Michael Dunderstadt finished third at Auburn Invitational Meet.
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. Angel Tree children in the commuSanta has contact- nity to make Christmas a ed the Gillett/Tichnor special to time to all the elves to remind them of children. their Angel Tree at PlantChristmas Past and ers and Merchants Bank. Present Celebration The elves worked hard The city of Gillett has during Thanksgiving and a special day planned the tree is up with 37 An- for Saturday, December gels ready to be picked 14th, 2013. The 6th anup by Santa helpers. nual “Christmas Past and Santa helpers can pick Present” celebration will an Angel at the bank or begin at 8:30 a.m. Join by calling Lesa at 548- Santa for breakfast at 2211. The elves are very Gillett United Methodist busy and know the time Church and wear your is short but please help pajamas! “It’s Christmas them out and choose Charlie Brown!” is the an Angel soon. Please theme for this year’s pahave their packages at rade. It will begin on the the bank by Wednesday, west end of Main Street Dec. 18th. Santa and his at 11:00 a.m. Cash prizes elves appreciate all the will be given. Lineup is at support you give to the 10:30 a.m. Contact Sally
Keffer at 870-830-6012 for more information. From noon until 1:30 p.m. a smoked chicken luncheon fundraiser will be sponsored by the Gillett Civic Group. Call 870-830-5410 for to go orders. Open Houses at Arkansas Post State Museum and Arkansas Post National Memorial will be held from 1:00-4:00 pm. An old fashioned Santa, vintage crafts for children, tours, a slide show will be featured. Refreshments will be served. Christmas Tree Lighting City of Gillett Christmas Tree Lighting will be Saturday, December 14th at Jesswein Memorial Park at 5:30 pm. Monetary donations are being accepted at Gillett City Hall to offset the cost of candy. Please come out and enjoy Christmas carols, and of course SANTA! New Zion Missionary Baptist Church will provide hot chocolate. Gillett’s Citizen of the year will be recognized. Dunderstadt Finishes Third at Auburn Invitational Meet Michael Duderstadt, son of Bruce Duderstadt (formerly of Gillett) and Kim Duderstadt, and grandson of Hubert and Alberta Duderstadt (Gillett), has gotten off to a good start as a freshman on the Auburn University Swim Team. At the Auburn Invitational Meet (22-24 November 2013), Duderstadt cut off over five seconds from his previous best time of 2013 and finished third with a 1:56.20 swim in the 200 breast stroke. This time ranks as the fifth best
mark in Auburn history according to a report on the Auburn Swim and Dive website, which also tweeted that this time was sixth in the country for the NCAA 2013-2014 season. His former coach on the Panama City Swim Team (PCST), Jonathan Kaplan, reported that Duderstadt won the 100 Breaststroke “against a star-studded field with an astounding 53.20. Not only will that likely put the former PCST star in NCAAs, but it is a new Southeastern swimming record and now ranks as the 5th fastest swim in USA history for 1718 boys.” The Auburn Swim and Dive website tweeted that 53.20 was the seventh best time in school history and the top time in the country for the NCAA 2013-2014 season. Duderstadt qualified (“A Cut”) for the NCAA tournament to be held in March in the 200 and 400 Medley Relays. He has a “B Cut” for the 200 IM, 100 Breaststroke, and 200 Breaststroke. If not enough swimmers make an “A Cut,” they will start going into the swimmers who have a “B Cut” to determine who will qualify for this tournament Upcoming News Deadlines Please take note of the coming deadlines regarding news submission. Deadline for the December 25th edition of the DeWitt Era Enterprise will be Thursday, December 19th, 2013. The deadline for the January 1st, 2014 edition will be Monday, December 23rd, 2013.
St. Charles, Crocketts Bluff and Ethel News By Margaret Aycock - 870-282-8030 jaymara@hughes.net Elleen (Bullock) Ziegler of Russellville, came Tuesday, December 3, and spent the day with her mother, Mrs. Eleanor Bullock of Crocketts Bluff. Mrs. Eleanor stated that they really enjoyed the day just visiting and reminiscing. I hope everybody has survived the winter weather that we finally have. I really would have preferred to have snow instead of ice, but I don’t remember anyone consulting me about the weather. Our condolences and prayers go out to all family members and friends of Frankye Mae (Fraize) Jenkins of Chandler, Texas, who went to meet her Heavenly Savior on November 8, 2013. Mrs. Jenkins was originally from our community in her younger years, but she spent all her adult life away from here. She is survived by her husband, two daughters and one son. Also, she is survived by two sisters, Naomi Mitchell and Polly Goudelock both of St. Charles, and a host of relatives and friends. BIRTHDAYS: Pat West - Dec. 12 Jimmy Ray - Dec. 12 Daniel Danner Dec. 12 Shannon RogersDec. 13 Shelby Bueker -
Dec. 13 Janice McCord Dec. 13 Randy Bateman Dec. 13 Scott Daniel Bullock Dec. 13 Karri Mitchell Dec. 13 Emily Grace Jackson Dec. 14 Mary Childers Dec. 14 MiAnna Wansley Dec. 14 Brooke Garrett Dec. 14 Michell Greenway Dec. 14 Lisa Howe - Dec. 15 Mary Kathryn Ruffin – Dec. 16 Hara Hestir - Dec. 17 Eduaedo Castaneda Dec. 17 Kirk Vansandt Dec. 17 Jagger O’Dell Dec. 18 Tre’ Merritt - Dec. 18 Scot Luebke - Dec. 18 Alice Horton - Dec. 18 Allie Hill - Dec. 18 Emma Kate Mann Dec. 18 ANNIVERSARIES: Hank & Jamie Bueker - Dec. 12 Waymon & Joan Hornbeck - Dec. 12 Gary & Kim Oltmann - Dec. 14 Matthew & Laura Cunningham Dec. 16 Gabe & Katherine Holmstrom - Dec. 17
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Employees of Planters and Merchants Bank of Gillett invite you to our
Christmas Open House Monday, December 23, 2013 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Santa will be joining us from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Bring your cameras for pictures with Santa.
Arkansas County Officials & The Arkansas County Bi-Centennial Committee INVITE YOU TO ATTEND
ARKANSAS COUNTY’S BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION SATURDAY, DEC. 14TH 9AM TO 4PM Arkansas County Courthouse, 101 Court Square, DeWitt Programs start at 10AM Historic Documents will be Displayed Bicentennial Christmas Ornaments & T-shirts available for purchase Large Framed County Seal to be Raffled Refreshments Served Kid’s Coloring Contest & Live Music Dedications start at 3pm Time Capsule Dedication Shuttle Service will be available from DeWitt Bank & Trust to the Courthouse
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COMMUNITY NEWS
PCCUA Student of the Month Shonnie Lee, who will graduate in December, 2013 with an AAS in Early Childhood, has been named the Student of the Month for the Early Childhood Education program. A resident of Dumas, she is currently employed at the Gillett ABC Preschool in Gillett. She has a daughter, Shalandrea Cobb who is eleven years old. She enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, her family and friends, and going to church. School has been a challenge, but she appreciates everyone who supported her throughout her journey. Shonnie says that she had a wonderful experience at PCCUA. She met
some great people, and she had the opportunity to socialize, car pool, and do take-home group assignments with people from her home town. She has learned to pray, smile, keep a positive attitude, be strong minded, determined and dedicated to achieve a goal even on my restless days (from studying), She indicates that she would recommend others to PCCUA because it is a small college and everyone there makes one feel welcome. The faculty are very caring and willing to guide you to have a successful future, and it is not far from home.
City Council and County Quorum Court Hold Special Finance and Budget Meetings By Terrye Seamon Someone once said, “You can’t please all of the people all of the time,” but that is exactly what both the DeWitt City Council and the Arkansas County Quorum Court were trying to do in special budget and finance meetings held November 25 and 26 respectively. Proposed budgets are based on projected revenue for the upcoming year taking into consideration expenditures from the previous year. “It’s based on what we feel will happen next year,” Mayor Ralph Relyea said. One of the main topics of consideration in both meetings was factoring in raises in both budgets for city and county employees. Although city employees received two bonuses in 2013, they have not received a raise in two years; whereas, county employees have not received a raise since 2011. City Council members voted unanimously to budget a 3% raise for all city employees in 2014. Mayor Relyea told Council members, “The bottom line on our projections for this next year, we should be in the black by $40,000.” A 3% raise, which will basically offset the increase in the cost of health insurance rates for employees, will cost approximately $30,000, leaving the city with a cushion of $10,000. In the second round of budget hearings for the Arkansas County Quorum Court November 26, members voted unanimously to factor in a 4% raise into the county’s proposed budget for all county employees based on their 2013 salary as of January 1, which will total approximately $56,000. Another topic of discussion brought up at both meetings concerned the district court budget. In the most recent state legislative session, the state legislature enacted a law that raised the base salary of the district court judge for the Southern District of Arkansas County and his district court clerk. The salary range previously set by the state for the judge’s position was $13,000 - $50,000, but it has now been increased to $40,000 - $50,000. The district court clerk’s range was set at $12,500 - $34,000, and it is now set at $30,000 - $34,000.
Serving in a part-time capacity, the judge’s salary for 2013 totaled approximately $22,000; whereas, the salary of the full-time district court clerk totaled approximately the same amount. “We approved increasing the maximum amount to $50,000 for the judge, which is a standard cap, but we didn’t say anything about the bottom level,” Mayor Relyea said. The county and city split the salary of the district court judge, which will leave each paying $20,000 respectively. Since the increases in the two salaries for the upcoming year approximately total $25,000, both the city and the county are proposing to eliminate the deputy court clerk position whose salary range was just increased from $10,500 - $28,000 to $23,000 – $28,000. “What came out of our Finance Committee meeting was in order for us to come up with something we could live with and be able to fund for the year, we would have to go along with the county and not have a deputy court clerk,” Relyea said. The deputy court clerk position is not a position that is legally required to be filled. “We have no obligation to fund the deputy clerk, so that is our basis for doing away with that position,” Justice Jerry Rogers said. “But if we have one [deputy court clerk], we have to pay the $23,000, and we would have to pay it all,” Relyea said. Apparently neither city nor county officials were notified of this possible salary change before it was passed. “Usually the governing bodies [county and city] are notified of the changes so we can make any recommendations before it is passed,” Relyea said. Judge Glen “Sonny” Cox said, “I’ve tried to get some answers as to how it was done. Historically, the state representative for our area and the senator from our area are notified so they can get a hold of the county judge and the mayor of the appropriate town and say, ‘Is this something you can live with?’ That’s the way it’s normally done. I’ve been here 22 years, and it’s been that way every year. It was done this year, and I wasn’t aware of it; the state representative was not aware of it;
the senate wasn’t aware of it.” Although City Attorney T. Buie said that he hadn’t analyzed all of the statuary ranges yet, he pointed out that some counties’ base salaries did change. A lot were decreased while a few were increased at the maximum level. Relyea said that there were numerous changes. A lot of the cuts made were due to redistricting of courts. The salary range for the district court judge for the Northern District of Arkansas County remained the same at $35,000 - $50,000. Judge Park Eldridge was out of town and unavailable for comment concerning this matter. The initial proposal for the Quorum Court’s budget included a transfer of $256,500 from County General to the County Road fund. Judge Cox said that amount has been transferred to the road fund for the past 6-10 years. Justice Ryan Eagle suggested that the money remain in the County General Fund due to the approximate $400,000 increase in revenue coming in from the ½ cent sales tax passed. “I just don’t see that the transfer is necessary now and that County General be subsidizing the road department at this point,” Justice Eagle said. He suggested keeping the money in Unappropriated Funds and if it’s needed for the road department later then they can ask for it to be transferred then. Justices Tom Hasty, chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, and Jerry Rogers did not completely support Justice Eagle’s suggestion. “I don’t think the people of the state of Arkansas voted for that ½ percent sales tax in order for us to pull money out of the roads and put it to
something else. I think they voted to spend extra money on the roads to fix the roads up,” Justice Rogers said. In addition to the 4% raises, and in an effort of compromise, Quorum Court members finally voted to transfer $200,000 out of the proposed County General Fund to the County Road Fund. They also voted to transfer $50,000 in November of 2014 from Unappropriated Funds to a one-year interest bearing CD. When everything is said and done, that will leave an approximate total of $139,000 in Unappropriated Funds for unforeseen emergencies. Both proposed budgets will be finalized and voted on at the regular monthly city council and quorum court meetings that will be held in December. In other business, the city council approved a motion to accept the resignations of hospital commission members Warren Jennings, Sr., and Dean Bell. Warren Jennings, Jr., will fill Warren Jennings, Sr., unexpired term until it expires in January 2016, and Rick Duffield will fill the unexpired term of Dean Bell until it expires in January 2014. In another matter of business, Mayor Relyea also presented a written proposal for council members to consider by next month’s city council meeting concerning Waste Management’s collection of commercial garbage in the city. Brian Temple, district operations manager for Waste Management, was present at the meeting to answer any questions members had concerning the proposal. The specific details will be worked out between the mayor and Waste Management and ready for formal presentation at the regular city council meeting December 16.
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FAITH & RELIGION WEEKLY SERMON
The Gospel is a Trumpet of War By William Wood There is no war as cruel and as deadly, as that produced by The Preaching of The Gospel of Christ! Will anyone stand and say that Jesus Himself did not preach the true Gospel? He preached the true word because He was that word, (John 1:1) and as that word we set forth it caused a spiritual war, and that spiritual war turned into a Physical war between Christ and the church of that day. We do not mean that Jesus resorted to using the Sword in this war, but His enemies certainly did. The truths that Jesus preached produced such a hatred in the Pharisees and scribes that they were not satisfied until they had watched this truth bringer suffer for 6 long, terrible, hours on the cross, then die from His wounds! This is hatred in its most horrible form, and it was the truth of God’s word, delivered to a sin loving world, that caused it! That was 2,000 years ago, and that same Gospel is still causing the same kind of war today! You may say people are not being killed in America today because of our religious beliefs. Perhaps not, that we know about, but they are being persecuted and killed in other countries! And the Bible, that you have laying on your coffee table, says that this persecution is coming to the U.S. In Rev. chapter 13 we read “…And as many as would not worship the Image of the Beast should be killed.” The Image of the Beast is the “World Counsel of Churches,” that has taken in all kinds of beliefs that are contrary to Gods holy Bible. It is written that anti-Christ will end up ruling over this church system (Rev. 13:18) and his number is 666. The “mark of the beast” which is a membership card with this world church, will be required before you can buy or sell (Rev. 13:17) millions of church people will be forced to have the card, (join the world church), in order to continue their daily life of buying and selling. Our own government, in agreement with this world church system, will enforce this law of world church membership with U.S. troops! You say, “This is hard to believe!” Surely it is, but if you are following the anti-Christ trend of Federal Government, you can already see it swiftly moving in that direction. We are speaking about how the Preaching of the Gospel of Christ always causes a war! So much so that it will light the fire of resentment in the minds of some who read this sermon! And that fire will blaze the highest in the hearts of church people, who are being told that their denomination will join the World Church! They will start a spiritual war with those who tell them that to stay in a church that joins the world church is to receive the deadly “Mark of the Beast.” We do surely realize that most of you church folks who read this sermon will not believe it! But the thing that saddens our heart is that you will not be prepared to believe God to “send the ravens to feed you,” when you cannot buy or sell without the world church card! Confronted with this choice most of you will take the mark! But there is a way out, be born again by receiving the Holy Ghost. That Holy Ghost will deliver you the Faith to resist that anti-Christ spirit! The problem in the churches is that there are so many people who have not met Jesus Christ in a personal encounter! When an old hen is sitting on a nest of eggs, not one of them will hatch out a baby chick unless the hen has been with a rooster! She will end up with a nest full of rotten eggs. I hope you see what I mean; I am talking about the church! We are now watching the leaves fall from the trees. Some leaves will remain until spring, but we don’t have to pick them off. When the new leaves come on they will push the old ones off. And when the new life of Christ comes in to us it will push the world out of us! Do you dare to check yourself, and be honest about what you see? The old hen may sit on the eggs for days, and turn them over and over with her feet, but if she hasn’t been with the rooster they will rot in the nest! Amen.
The Bread of Christmas By Pastor Steve Ellison From Genesis to Micah, Bethlehem appears often on the pages of the Old Testament. We first learn of Bethlehem in Genesis 47 where we are told of the burial of Rachel, Jacob’s beloved wife. The book of Ruth tells us that Bethlehem is the setting for perhaps the most beautiful love story ever told. That story begins with a touch of irony. The name Bethlehem means “House of Bread”. In the very first paragraph, we are told that a certain man left the “House of Bread” in search of bread. This love story results in the birth of David who will grow up in Bethlehem. Later as David was fleeing from the unjust wrath of King Saul, he had such a craving for a drink from the well at Bethlehem that three of his most valiant warriors risked their lives just to bring David water from the Bethlehem well. The most significant Old Testament mention of Bethlehem is found in Micah 5:2 “But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Too little to be among the clans of Judah, From you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are from long ago, From the days of eternity.” NASU Who can predict the place of his own birth? Only the Christ, that is who. Matthew 2 and Luke 2 both verify that Christ was indeed born in Bethlehem. Matthew 2:6 confirms that Micah 5:2 correctly predicted the birthplace of the Messiah. After Jesus miraculously fed the five thousand, the people began to question Him which presented Him an opportunity to reveal great spiritual truth. John 6:30-35 states, So they said to Him, “What then do You do for a sign, so that we may see, and believe You? What work do You perform? 31 “Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘HE GAVE THEM BREAD OUT OF HEAVEN TO EAT.’” 32 Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread out of heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread out of heaven. 33 “For the bread of God is that which comes down out of
Winter Wonderland By Tom Smith No wonder someone called them “Windows of light for the soul.” Memories. Of all creatures here on terra firma, only we homo sapiens have the ability to remember. While it’s true that salmon always swim upstream to return to the place of their birth to lay their eggs before dying. . .and while the swallows still return to Capistrano at the same time every year . . .and while lost dogs like Lassie are still able to find their way home from hundreds of miles away. . .all of these are instinctive, not memories. Likewise, young ducks or chicks will follow the first thing they see after hatching and the cries of young animals are always recognized by their mothers, this is because of imprinting, not memories. So, again, we humans are the only ones who can tuck away significant experiences—sights, sounds, smells—in the recesses of our mind and recall them at will. And, depending on our view of them, they’ll either bring us joy or inward pain. This past week our area was hit with an artic cold front, which dumped several inches of snow and ice on us. Certainly not fun to drive in or walk around in. And, when the power’s out, it makes it that much more miserable. However, as I was walking down the sidewalk to my office, I noticed the familiar tracks of a rabbit. Suddenly, my mind raced back to years ago when my father and I went out rabbit hunting on a wintry day. He showed me their unique tracks and how to tell which direction they were going. So, slowly we began tracking him and before long we came upon him. Slowly, my dad handed me the single-shot .22 rifle, helped me steady my aim and then whispered, “Pull the trigger.” And, in the blink of an eye I bagged my first rabbit and jumped for joy as my father said “Atta boy!” What a precious, “Kodak Moment” memory. Then, my mind raced back to those times of helping our three sons build their first snowman. Or, the time they went sledding down the hillside into a ravine on a large piece of cardboard. Or, the time two heaven, and gives life to the world.” 34 Then they said to Him, “Lord, always give us this bread.” 35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst. NASU So, the very first Christmas gift was the Bread of Life being born in the House of Bread. God has such a wonderful sense of the dramatic. His use of irony helps us to understand marvelous spiritual truths. The Bread of Life was born in the House of Bread and laid in a feeding trough. As you read and hear the story of Christ’s birth during this Christmas season, please dedicate some time to reflecting on what it means for Christ to be the Bread coming down out of heaven to be the Bread of Life for all who believe. You must see Him through eyes of faith now. When you die or He returns, you will see Him as He is. Then you will see Him in reality. There will be no room for faith then. Oh, you will believe but not through faith. Faith is for here and now. A Christmas gift has been offered to you. If you are to receive this Bread of Life which will satisfy all your hungers, you must receive it by faith in this life. Won’t you trust Him now? Merry Christmas, feasting on the Bread of Life! ..pastorsteve8800@gmail.com
other guys and I went sledding downhill on a much too-small, red snow-sled down an old logging trail in the woods out into an open field. The only problem was there was a briar patch in the field around 20 yards from the wood-line and you had to make a sharp turn to the right to avoid it. One of my buddies didn’t quite make the turn on one run and plowed straight into the briar patch. When we reached him, he was moaning and crying “Get me outta here!” So, into the patch we waded, wincing in pain as the briars hung on our hands. And, then we started laughing so hard tears streamed down our faces. Why? Because the briars had taken him captive! They were stuck in his eyebrows, his nose, his lips, his ears and he couldn’t move! We threatened to leave him there, but he cried “If you do, when I get out of here I’ll kill you!!” So, we slowly extracted him from the Brier Rabbit patch and went on our merry way. But, in the process we recorded some great memories in our minds for future reference— which are precious to me now, since both of those friends died a few years later. Dear Friend, you may have a lot of painful memories from the past; but, don’t dwell on them. Instead, try to recall those good times with family and friends. . .those precious moments when tears of joy streamed down your face. . .or those times when God sneaked up on you and blessed you beyond measure. And, don’t forget: It’s never too late to make some new memories. Why not start today? Ask the Lord to help you savor those special times of your life today—whether it’s snowing or not—so you can look back on them in the days to come with great fondness. You’ll be glad you did—especially during those dark days of your life. God bless you. (NOTE: If you’d like to contact Bro. Tom or receive his daily e-mail devotional, entitled “Morning Manna,” you can write him at P.O. Box 10614, Fort Smith, AR 72917 or e-mail him at pressingon@hotmail.com.
The Lutheran Churches of South Arkansas County Invite You To Worship:
St. Luke Lutheran St. Paul Lutheran Church Church 903 E. 2nd St.-DeWitt Corner of 2nd & RoseGillett 548-2554 946-2312 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m.
Where Jesus Christ Is Always Present In Word and Sacrament Pastor Chad Philipp Bro. Dennis Ingle Pastor Jason Burke Assc. Pastor/ Youth Minister Perry Simpson Music
Schedule of Services Sunday School...................9:45 A.M. Morning Worship..............10:45 A.M. Evening Service..................6:00 P.M. Adult Bible Study Tues.......6:00 P.M. Teen Bible Study Wed........6:00 P.M. AWANA Wed..................6:00 P.M.
Unity Missionary Baptist Church 4th & Harrison, DeWitt, AR (870) 946-1390
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LOCAL NEWS Arkansas County 4-H Choir
The Arkansas County 4-H Choir met on December 9 to enjoy a Christmas Party, making Christmas cards and visiting residents at Crestpark Nursing Home. The choir handed out Christmas cards while wishing the residents a Merry Christmas and enjoyed singing traditional Christmas Carols for them. 4-H Choir members are: (Front Row) Chi-Ann Watkins, Eva Grace Grantham, Jayden Allen, Destiny West, Allie Beleford, (Back Row) Lizzy Bronson, Erika Black, Riley Allen, Destiny Brown, Mary Claire Grantham. Others par-
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ticipating were: Chloe Belle Grantham, Debbie West, Melissa Grantham, Rebecca Davis, John Davis, and Alta Lockley, 4-H Program Assistant. Arkansas County 4-H offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability. For more information on how you can become involved in 4-H as a youth member or an adult volunteer, call the Arkansas County Extension Service at (870)946-3231 or (870)673-2346.
Farmers and Merchants Invitational Hampered by Weather By Kevin Brown The Farmers & Merchants Invitational Tournament took place last week (sort of) but was ultimately cut short due to inclement weather. The Dragonettes kicked things off with a 69-27 victory against Palestine Patriots with Taylor Bradford and Ragan Snyder leading the way with 9 points each. The Dragons followed suit by topping the Patriots 65-64. AJ Bell was the leading scorer with 18 points as Leartis Williams added 12 while Tyren Robinson and Jawan Jordan knocked down 10 a piece. In the next game, the Dragonettes faced the
Brinkley Tigers, losing 46-30 behind Kayla West’s 9 points. They would have faced Forrest City for third place but weather intervened. The Dragons suffered a loss against the Tigers 72-49, with Leartis Williams dropping 29 points. The Dragons would have played for third place against Clarendon but again, weather did not cooperate. The tournament championship games will conclude tonight. The Sr. Girls game starts at 5:00 with White Hall vs. Brinkley followed by the Sr. Boys with England vs. Brinkley. Weather permitting.
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In recent years a unique way of life on the White River, familiar to many in Arkansas County and surrounding areas, has received national attention. The subject has been presented to documentary film festival viewers as an opening night feature film and also to two over-flow, international audiences at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D. C. Now this film is making its way back home. Filmmaker Melanie Masino has committed over a decade to documenting the poignant and heartwarming tales of a unique self-contained people whose roots go back before the Civil War. Today, this once abundant lifestyle survives mostly in the memories of those who made their homes on the White River. On Solid Ground: The River Rats of Arkansas documents all aspects of the once vibrant community on the lower White River, including its virtual disappearance. Excerpts from the film will include interviews with river people and their descen-
dants, revealing that no matter how near or far they are from the river, it remains in their blood forever. A select version of this film has been produced for the Arkansas County 200th celebration. “On Solid Ground� has become an organic and very personal work for Masino and her crew, “We realize a full and comprehensive record of their history is not only important but compulsory,� says Masino, “Their love and devotion to the river is like nothing else we’ve encountered. It is inspiring and we are thrilled to share some highlights of the special stories we’ve accumulated over the years with a local audience.� Masino is an award winning journalist and documentary filmmaker. Her career has taken her across the country and abroad. Her current work throughout Arkansas has proven to be the most rewarding so far, especially that of documenting the stories of the lives of the people of the White River.
UAM To Host Orientation For New Students January 6 The University of Arkansas at Monticello will host an orientation session Monday, January 6 beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center for all new students planning to attend the Monticello campus in the spring semester. Following a campus welcome and general orientation, students will have the opportunity to meetwith their academic advisors and receive information about financial aid, housing, and other campus offices and services.
The UAM Colleges of Technology at Crossett and McGehee will also host orientation sessions on January 6. Students planning to attend the Crossett campus should meet in room 205 of the McGoogan Building at 1 p.m. Students planning to attend the McGehee campus should meet in the main building at 1 p.m. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 844-1826 or (870) 4601026.
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DHS Physics Catapult Contest
DeWitt High School physics students participated in the annual DHS Catapult Contest on Dec 4, 2014. Eleven groups of students each designed, built, and demonstrated either a catapult or a trebuchet. The machines were designed to throw an apple as far as possible. Scores were based on distance. Students in both the AP physics B and High School physics courses participated after studying vectors, projectile motion, and Newton’s laws. Machines ranged in size from “tiny� (designed and built by Haley and Heather Poole) to the much larger “Ugly Chunker� (designed and built by Halee Bundren, Reagan Lane, and Brittney Yarbrough).
“Ugly Chunker� threw it’s apple the farthest - 62 feet, followed by “The Gilded Lady� (Samantha Woodiel and Clay Kirkapatrick) at 56 feet 2 inches. “The Procrastinator� (Chris Tucker, Taylor Rosh, Scarlett Brown, and Malik Gatson) came in third with 55 feet. All the machines threw their apples forward, which meant that all the participants were awarded an “A�. Any grade above a 90 is based on distance. Students and spectators alike had fun watching and participating in the DHS version of “Punkin Chunkin.� Mrs. Hubsch would like to thank Leartis Williams and Robert Grabert for their help.
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Christmas Spectacular Held at Grand Prairie Center
The Christmas Spectacular was held December 2, 2013, at the Grand Prairie Center in Stuttgart. The show featured dancers and performers from all over Arkansas County. The show was sponsored by CenterStage Dance, PCCUA Stuttgart Foundation and the Grand Prairie Center, and raised over $10,000 for PCCUA scholarships. Fifty-three dancers were selected at the beginning of September to perform in the show. The show featured girls from Stuttgart, DeWitt, Marvel and Gillett and they ranged from 5-17 years old. They have been practicing several times a month for the last 3 months
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Thanks to everyone for all your acts of kindness, especially your prayers during the loss of our loved one. Thank you to the ladies for the wonderful meal, Jess Essex for a great job, Bro. Bobby and Bro. James Ray and Lester for your comforting words and songs.
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on the show. The girls took a ballet class from Ballet Arkansas dancers in October, where they worked on foot placement, terminology and progressions across the stage. The show began with First United Methodist Youth Choir and Handbells performing holiday classics followed by a few more favorites sung by First Baptist Youth Choir. The dance section began with an upbeat jazz routine that took the audience on the “Polar Express” to the North Pole. Gingerbread girls hiphopped while younger dancers hoped they made nice list in “Santa Claus is coming to town.” Lyrical numbers to the classics “Mary Did You Know” and “What Child is This” were performed by the teen dancers. The second act showcased pieces from The Nutcracker. The party scene was all jazzed up this year. Ballet Arkansas performed the well known Pas de Deux of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier. Teen dancers followed with the Snowflake dance. The Angels were performed by the younger ballerinas. Ballet Arkan-
sas ended the show with the Grand Pas De Duex. The finale warmed the audience’s hearts and helped them remember why we “Believe” in Christmas. The Christmas Spectacular was choreographed by Krista Keller, director of CenterStage Dance in Stuttgart. “I have wanted a Christmas show for the youth in Stuttgart for the past several years. I have had students from my studio audition and participate in Little Rock’s Nutcracker three different years, and I felt it was time to do a show of our own at home. I was thrilled when Tiffany Rogers from the PCCUA Stuttgart Foundation said she loved the idea and wanted to join in. The money raised from this event is going to scholarships for PCCUA Stuttgart. I have talked with the kids in the show about how they are giving back to the community and helping out other youth with their education. The girls know they are doing something special and I am thrilled to have such a big response the very first year.”
Miss Arkansas County Recognizes Bicentennial
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-Freshly Ground Gourmet Coffees -Hot Chocolate Mixes -Head Wraps & Scarves -Texting Gloves -Men’s Key Chains, Wallets, & Money Clips -Fashion Jewelry -Home & Automobile Fragrances -Gift Certificates & More 210 Court Square 946-1333
Miss Arkansas County Christen Earhart poses with DeWitt Mayor Ralph Relyea in front of the Arkansas County Courthouse in recognition of the 200th Anniversary of Arkansas County.
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DeWitt Senior Center 205 N. Main December 13th 4:30 - 6:30
$1,000 Christmas Shopping Spree
Come on by after the parade and have Christmas pictures made with Santa! Have your Christmas picture made with your family or individually. Take a tour of our center and enjoy the refreshments being served. All are welcome!
Tickets are on sale now at local businesses for $1 each. The drawing will be held December 14th at the Arkansas County Bicentennial Celebration.
Thank you for your business this past year! Happy Holidays to All from all of us at
Arkansas County Bank
Christmas Open House Friday, December 13th Noon until 4:00 Please Join us for Refreshments Santa will arrive at 2:00 for pictures
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Pesticide Applicator Training With the 2013 crop year behind us, it is time to start making plans for winter meetings and the 2014 growing season. Pesticide Applicator Training – Wednesday, December 18 The Arkansas County Extension Service will hold three Pesticide Applicator Training meetings this winter, with different dates, locations and times so you may be able to attend the training of your choice. The first training will be held Wednesday, December 18 at the Rice Research & Extension Center starting at 1:00 p.m. Additional training dates are Wednesday, January 29 at Phillips Community College, DeWitt at 1:00 p.m., and on Thursday, February 27 at the Extension Office in DeWitt at 9:00 a.m. The trainings will be for those needing re-certification as well as for those applying for a new license in order to pur-
chase restricted use pesticides. Producers who need re-certification should receive a letter from the State Plant Board informing them of the requirement for recertification before a 2014 license can be issued. Because of funding reductions by the EPA for the pesticide applicator training program, the Cooperative Extension Service must charge private applicators for certification training. The fee is $10 per person, payable at the door the day of the training. This certification registration fee is in addition to the price you pay the Arkansas State Plant Board for your license. Please remember that in most cases you will need the training only once every 5 years. Please make your checks payable to: UA, Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas County County Meeting
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The Annual Arkansas County Crop Production Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 13, at the Almyra Community Center, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The program will conclude with dinner served at 7:15. Additional program details will be provided prior to the meeting. These meetings are open to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (large print, audiotapes, etc.) should notify the county Extension office as soon as possible prior to the activity. For additional information, please call our office at 870-9463231 or 870-673-2346.
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Celebrating 200 Years Schedule of Events Vendors booths will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be located as follows: Vendors Located on First Floor: First Baptist Church of Stuttgart First Baptist Missionary Church of DeWitt First United Methodist Church of DeWitt All Wars History Arkansas Circuit Clerk’s Office History Arkansas County Assessor’s Office History Arkansas County Clerk’s Office History Arkansas County Judge’s Office History Arkansas County Treasurer’s Office History Arkansas Post Chapter DAR City of Almyra History City of Gillett History City of St. Charles History DeWitt Chamber of Commerce DeWitt Pride Dewitt Post Office - Free Bicentennial Cancellation (Must have a postage stamp) Immanuel Community History Faith Baptist Church Grand Avenue United Methodist Church-Stuttgart Grand Prairie Chapter DAR Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Phillips Community CollegeDeWitt Souvenir Table (with Christmas ornaments, t-shirts, county seals and framed seal tickets) Stuttgart Daily Leader Tichnor-Nady-Webber Communities History Vendors Located on 2nd Floor: First Baptist Church of DeWitt Arkansas County Fair Commission Arkansas Post National Memorial Arkansas Post National Memorial Friends Group Arkansas Post State Park Boy Scouts-Dewitt\Papa Joe Shackelford
The entry fee for the tournament is $100 per team and includes a two game guarantee. Winners of first games will advance to the Gold Bracket. Losers of the first games will advance to the Silver Bracket. Brackets are single elimination after the first games. Team trophies are awarded to both 1st and 2nd place teams in each bracket. Olympic styled gold medals are presented to each athlete on the championship team in both brackets. Silver medals are presented to each athlete on the runner-up team in both brackets. All games are con-
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Boy Scouts Troup 84-Stuttgart Corps of Engineers Crocketts Bluff/Swabs Store Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center DeWitt Lions Club DeWitt Rotary Club Emanuel Lutheran ChurchStuttgart First Assembly of God ChurchDeWitt Hearn Cemetery Dwayne Hornbeck-Author Stuttgart National Aqua Research Center Stuttgart Lions Club University of Arkansas Experiment Station Unity Baptist Church Vendors Located outside of Courthouse: Antique Cars - East Side of Courthouse (E. Cross Street) Civil War Living Historians South Lawn Train Ride for Children and Children Activities - Northeast Corner Lawn Bicentennial souvenirs will be available for purchase at the souvenir booth on the first floor of the courthouse. Souvenirs will include Christmas ornaments for $10 each or 3 for $25 in the Circuit Clerk’s Office, t-shirts for $15 all sizes, county seal replicas for $5 each, Arkansas County history books one free per family and framed & matted seal at $1 per chance or $5 for 6 chances. Arkansas County history books will be located in Circuit Clerk’s Office. Christmas photo opportunities will be available at each bench outside on the corners of the Courthouse provided by DeWitt PRIDE Mistletoe Merchants on the Square. Bicentennial officers include Chairman Dyan Bohnert, Treasurer Freda Mattmiller, CoChairman Stephen Bell, Secretary Ruby Allen and Moderator Judge Glenn “Sonny” Cox.
2014 Arkansas Elementary Invitational Boys Basketball Championships The Arkansas Athletic Association and the North Little Rock Trophy Company is proud to present the return of the Arkansas Elementary Invitational Boys Basketball Championship. The 2014 tournament will be held in March and all games will be played in the Central Arkansas area. Teams are invited to play and must meet the following criteria: All athletes must be in the 6th grade or below. A current grade report or school certification is required. All athletes must not be over the age of 12 prior to participation. Birth certificates or school certification is required.
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Arkansas County Bicentennial: The much anticipated event is here. The Arkansas County Bicentennial will be celebrated Saturday, December 14 at the Arkansas County Courthouse in DeWitt. Courthouse doors will open at 9 a.m. and the events for the day are scheduled as follows. 10 a.m. - Cake Cutting Ceremony - West Entrance Hallway 10:30 a.m. - Singing by Flat Land Troubadours - Court Room 10:30 a.m. - “On Solid Ground” The White River Rats of Arkansas Showing - County Clerk Vault 11 a.m. - Singing by Carissa Mannis - Court Room 11:30 a.m. – “On Solid Ground” The White River Rats of Arkansas Showing - Co Clerk Vault 11:30 a.m. - Costume Contest “200 Years of Clothing” - Court Room 12:30 p.m. - “On Solid Ground” The White River Rats of Arkansas Showing - Co Clerk Vault 1:00 p.m. - Singing by Leartis Keaton - Court Room 1:30 p.m. - Coloring Contest Artwork Awards - Court Room 2:00 p.m. - Judge Morris Arnold, Retired, Speaking on AR Co History - Court Room 2:30 p.m. - Framed County Seal Drawing - Court Room 2:45 p.m. - Historic Aerial Photo of Citizens - West Entrance Courtyard 3:00 p.m. - Welcome by Arkansas County Judge Glenn “Sonny” Cox - Court Room 3:00 p.m. - Jess Essex Singing The National Anthem - Court Room 3:00 p.m. - Pledge of AllegianceJudge Sonny Cox - Court Room 3:00 p.m. - Dignitaries Recognized & Recognition of all Volunteers - Court Room 3:15 p.m. - Reading of Proclamations & Citations - Court Room 3:45 p.m. - Time Capsule Dedication - Court Room 4:00 p.m. - Closing of the Celebration
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Arkansas County Officials & The Arkansas County Bi-Centennial Committee INVITE YOU TO ATTEND
ARKANSAS COUNTY’S BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION SATURDAY, DEC. 14TH 9AM TO 4PM Arkansas County Courthouse, 101 Court Square, DeWitt Programs start at 10AM Historic Documents will be Displayed Bicentennial Christmas Ornaments & T-shirts available for purchase Large Framed County Seal to be Raffled Refreshments Served Kid’s Coloring Contest & Live Music Dedications start at 3pm Time Capsule Dedication Shuttle Service will be available from DeWitt Bank & Trust to the Courthouse
COME CELEBRATE 200 YEARS OF ARKANSAS COUNTY THE COUNTY THAT WAS A COUNTY BEFORE ARKANSAS WAS A STATE!
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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 June 13, 2007, Darnail L. Walker and Denille Walker executed a deed of trust conveying certain property therein described to Robert M. Wilson Jr. at Wilson and Associates, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for PHH Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns; and WHEREAS, said deed of trust was duly recorded June 18, 2007, at Book 2007, Page 5582 in the real estate records of Arkansas County (Northern District), 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 PHH Mortgage Corporation, 2001 Bishop’s Gate Blvd, , Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054, (800)936-8303; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Darnail L. Walker and Denille Walker 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 January 8, 2014, at or about 3:45 P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the deed of trust, said property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows: South Twenty feet of Lot Three (3), and the North Forty feet of Lot Four (4), Block Fifteen (15), Mahle’s Second Addition to the City of Stuttgart, Northern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 1919 South Spring 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. 611-235946 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Heather Martin-Herron (2011136) FHA No. 031-3440506-703 DNoticeofDefaultTrusteeAR_ysmith_131017_1020 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM, or for general information call 501-224-5239. Adv. 50-4tfc
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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DALE E. HORTON, DECEASED PR-2013-59 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Name of Decedent: Dale E. Horton Date of Death: March 18, 2010 On November 14, 2013, an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee was filed with the respect of Dale E. Horton, Deceased, with the Clerk of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Arkansas County, Arkansas, under Arkansas Code Ann. §2841-101. The legal description of the real property listed in the Affidavit is as follows: TWO (2) ACRES IN A SQUARE IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE FOLLOWING TRACT: A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS A BEGINNING AT A POINT 295 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOTS 3 AND 4 OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 1 WEST, RUN THENCE NORTH A DISTANCE OF 905 FEET; THENCE EAST A DISTANCE FO 610 FEET; THENCE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 905 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SAID LOTS 3 AND 4; THENCE WEST 630 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the Distributee or his or her attorney within three (3) 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. The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the Distributee: Christina Sooby 817 F Street Fairbury, NE 68352 Phone: 402-200-9025 Brandy Gruber 202 9th Street Fairbury, NE 68352 Phone: 402-729-2333 This notice first published this 12th day of December 2013. Adv. 50-2tfc
LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2013-20 BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS, STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT: AN ORDINANCE ELMINATING ARKANSAS
COUNTY’S PORTION OF THE PART TIME DEPUTY CLERK COURT CLERK POSITION IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT DISCRICT COURT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES ARTICLE I: The General Fund Budget for the calendar year 2014, Arkansas County’s portion of the Part Time Deputy Court Clerk position of the Southern District Court shall be eliminated due to budget constraints effective January 1, 2014. ARTICLE II: Section 1000-0409 “Southern District District Court” of the General Fund Budget shall no longer included Arkansas County’s portion of the Part Time Deputy Court Clerk salary due to the budget constraints in the 2014 budget year and therefore the Arkansas County Quorum court, shall not fund a part time nor a full time Deputy County Clerk in the Southern District District Court. ARTICLE III: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declare to be severable. ARTICLE IV: This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 10th day of December 2013 Glenn “Sonny” Cox Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 50-1tfc
LEGAL NOTICE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2013-21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2012-48, ESTABLISHING A COUNTY ROAD BUDGET FOR 2013; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE I: The following previous appropriations to the County Road Budget for Arkansas County for calendar year 2013 is hereby decreased by the amounts set forth by each: SECTION 2000-0200, COUNTY ROAD Sub A- Personal Services........Line 1001-Salaries........................$30,000.00 Sub A- Personal Services........Line 1007-Retirement.....................$6,000.00 Sub A- Personal Services........Line 1009-Health Insurance............$6,000.00 Sub A- Personal Services........Line 1010-Worker’s Comp............$10,000.00 Sub D- Capital Outlay.............Line 4004-Machinery & Equip.......$5,000.00 Sub D- Capital Outlay.............Line 4005-Vehicles.......................$10,000.00 Sub E- Debt Services..............Line 5005-Lease Principals...........$10,000.00 Total $77,000.00 ARTICLE II: The following previous appropriations to the County Road Budget for Arkansas County for the calendar year 2013 are hereby increased by the amount set forth beside each: SECTION 2000-200, COUNTY ROAD Sub B- Supplies.....................Line 2007- Fuel, Oil, & Lubricants....$40,000.00 Sub B- Supplies.....................Line 2023- Repairs Par ts....................$37,000.00 Total $77,000.00 ARTICLE III: If any provisions of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE IV: This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 10th day of December 2013. Glenn “Sonny” Cox Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 50-1tfc
LEGAL NOTICE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2013-22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2012-53, ESTABLISHING A 911 BUDGET FOR 2013; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE I: The following previous appropriations to the 911 Budget for Arkansas County for calendar year 2013 is hereby decreased by the amounts set for by each: SECTION 3020-0511, 911 Sub C- Other Serv & Charges....Line 3040-Advertising...............................$250.00 Sub C- Other Serv & Charges....Line 3052-Fire & Gen Liability Ins...........$550.00 Sub C- Other Serv & Charges....Line 3054-Other Sundry Ins...................$2,500.00 Sub C- Other Serv & Charges....Line 3073-Lease-Machinery & Equip....$5,000.00 Sub C- Other Serv & Charges....Line 3090-Membership Dues....................$200.00 Sub C- Other Serv & Charges....Line 3094-Meals &
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Lodging.....................$500.00 Sub D- Capital Outlay................Line 4004-Match & Equipment..............$1,000.00 Total $10,000.00 ARTICLE II: The following previous appropriations to the 911 Budget for Arkansas county for the calendar year 2013 are hereby increased by the amount set forth beside each: SECTION 3020-0511, 911 Sub B- Supplies – Line 2001 – General Supplies $500.00 Sub B- Supplies – Line 2023 – Repair Parts - $4,000.00 Sub B- Supplies – Line 2024 – Maint & Serv Contracts - $4,500.00 Sub B- Supplies – Line 2035 – Road & Bridge Signs - $1,000.00 Total - $10,000.00 ARTICLE III: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be serverable. ARTICLE IV: This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 10th day of December 2013. Glenn “Sonny” Cox Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 50-1tfc
LEGAL NOTICE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2013-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2012-46, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR 2013 DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE I: The General Fund Budget for calendar year 2013 is hereby amended by increasing the total amount by the sum of Twelve Thousand Two Hundred Forty Dollars and 00/100 ($12,240.00), derived from the Merrisach Contract/Arkansas County/US Corp of Engineers. ARTICLE II: Section 1000-0400 “Sheriff ” of the General Fund Budget for calendar year 2013 is hereby further amended by increasing the previous appropriation set for beside each for a total of Twelve Thousand Two Hundred Forty Dollar and 00/100 ($12,240.00), which represents previously anticipated and unbudgeted funds. SECTION 1000-0400, SHERIFF BUDGET Sub C- Other Services & Charges – Line 3100 – Other Misc - $12,240.00 Total - $12,240.00 ARTICLE III: If any provision of the Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications ad, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE IV: This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be of full force and effect upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 10th day of December 2013. Glenn “Sonny” Cox Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 50-1tfc
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2013-24 BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORU COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS, STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT: AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE ANNUAL GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2014 ARTICLE I: ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED BY REFERENCES. The annual General Fund Budget for calendar year 2014 of Arkansas County, Arkansas identified as the “2014 General Fund Budget” is hereby adopted by reference. A copy of said budget shall be filed in the Office of the County Clerk and shall be available for inspection and copying by any person normal business hours. ARTICLE II: NONRESTRICTED EXPENDITURES CATEGORIES. Expenditure of funds appropriated by this Ordinance shall not be restricted to the line item expenditure codes comprising the major category of expenditure – Annual General Fund Budget – but shall be restricted to office/departmental expenditures within this major category of expenditures, except for funds appropriated for personnel, salaries, wages and related employee benefits. Personnel expenditures shall not exceed the dollar amounts, number of employees, and salary or wage specified in the annual budget or any amendment thereto. ARTICLE III: EXPENDITURES RESTRICTED TO SPECIFIED FUNDS. No expenditure of appropriated funds shall be made from any fund other than the fund specified in this Ordinance or any amendment thereto. ARTICLE IV: TRANSFERS. Any transfer of monies between the various funds of the County or transfers within the major category enumerated above shall be made only with prior approval of the Arkansas County Quorum Court, provided, however, all transfers budgeted in the annual budget shall be exempted from the provisions of this article. ARTICLE V: MAXIMUM APPROPRIATED AMOUNTS. A. GENERAL FUND BUDGET 1000-0100 County Judge Budget $206,251.00 1000-0101 County Clerk Budget $247,356.00 1000-0102 Circuit Clerk Budget$198,529.00 1000-0103 Treasurer Budget $49,903.00 1000-0104 Tax Collector Budget $224,322.00 1000-0105 Assessor Budget $308,750.00 1000-0106 Board of Equalization Budget $1,686.00 1000-0107 Quorum Court Budget $45,127.00 1000-0108 Courthouse Maintenance Budget – DeWitt $12,823.00 1000-0109 Election Budget $41,163.00 1000-0116 Grants-In-Aid Budget-General $15,730.00 1000-0117 Courthouse Maintenance Budget-Stuttgart $12,383.00 1000-0300 Health Department Budget $55,880.00 1000-0304 Grants-In-Aid Budget-Health $3,550.00 1000-0400 Sheriff Budget $603,113.00 1000-0401 Circuit Court Budget $160,869.00 1000-0402 Drug Court/Circuit Court Budget $1,300.00 1000-0409 Southern District District Court Budget $54,442.00 1000-0410 Northern District District Court Budget $79,521.00 1000-0415 Juvenile Intake Officer Budget $92,770.00 1000-0416 Prosecuting Attorney Budget $42,500.00 1000-0419 Coroner Budget $5,467.00 1000-0500 Office of Emergency Management Budget $62,026.00 1000-0700 County Sanitation Budget $578,950.00 1000-0800 Veterans Services Budget $13,406.00 1000-0801 Extension Service Budget $95,441.00 1000-0803 Grants-In-Aid Budget-Social Services $5,925.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND $3,219,183.00 Transfer General Fund (1000) to Co Road (2000) $200,000.00 Transfer General Fund (1000) to Assessor (0105) $20,000.00 Transfer General Fund (1000) to Public Defender (3024-0417) $23,000.00 Transfer General Fund (1000) to 1 year CD $50,000.00 TOTAL TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND $293,000.00
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ARTICLE VI: SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE VII: EMERGENCY CLAUSE. This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 10th day of December 2013. Glenn “Sonny” Cox Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 50-1tfc
LEGAL NOTICE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2013-25 BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF ARKANSAS, STATE OF ARKANSAS THAT: AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL FUND BUDGETS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2014 ARTICLE I: ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED BY REFERENCES. The annual Individual Fund Budgets for calendar year 2014 of Arkansas County, Arkansas identified as the 2014 Individual Fund Budgets is hereby adopted by reference. A copy of said budget shall be filed in the Office of the County Clerk and shall be available for inspection and copying by any person during normal business hours. ARTICLE II: NONRESTRICTED EXPENDITURES CATEGORIES. Expenditure of funds appropriated by this Ordinance shall not be restricted to the line item expenditure codes comprising the major category of expenditure – Annual Individual Fund Budgets – but shall be restricted to office/departmental expenditures within the major category of expenditures, except for funds appropriated for personnel, salaries, wages and related employee benefits. Personnel expenditures shall not exceed the dollar amounts, number of employees, and salary or wage specified in the annual budget or any amendment thereto. ARTICLE III: EXPENDITURES RESTRICTED TO SPECIFIED FUNDS. No expenditure of appropriated funds shall be made from any fund other that the fund specified in this Ordinance or any amendment thereto. ARTICLE IV: TRANSFERS. Any transfer of monies between the various funds of the County or transfers within the major category enumerated above shall be made only with prior approval of the Arkansas County Quorum Court, provided, however, all transfers budgeted in the annual budget shall be exempted from the provisions of this Article. ARTICLE V: MAXIMUM APPROPRIATED AMOUNTS. A. INDIVIDUAL FUND BUDGETS 1801-0413 Northern District Small Claims Budget $29,374.00 2000-0200 County Road Budget $2,064,042.00 2000-0201 County Road ½ Sales Tax Budget $450,000.00 3000-0103 Treasurer’s Automation Fund Budget $56,462.00 3001-0104 Collector’s Automation Fund Budget $32,800.00
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COMMUNITY NEWS Continued from page B5 3004-0105 Assessor’s Amendment No. 79 Budget $5,000.00 3005-0101 County Clerk’s Cost Fund Budget $10,200.00 3006-0102 Recorder’s Cost Fund Budget $160,315.00 3011-0105 Reappraisal Cost Fund Budget $120,000.00 3012-0114 Child Support Cost Fund Budget $2,500.00 3020-0501 911 Budget $301,642.00 3024-0417 Public Defender Budget $23,000.00 3401-0418 County Jail Sales Tax Fund Budget-Adult Detention Facility $1,513,143.00 3402-0418 County Jail Sales Tax Fund Budget-Juvenile Detention Facility $499,437.00 ARTICLE VI: SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Ordinance of the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE VII: EMERGENCY CLAUSE. This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of the public health safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be
of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 10th day of December 2013. Glenn “Sonny” Cox Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood, Arkansas County Clerk Adv. 50-1tfc
LEGAL NOTICE APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2013-26 BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF ARKANSAS, STATE OF ARKANSAS, THAT: AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE ANNUAL SPECIAL FUND BUDGETS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2014. ARTICLE I: ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED BY REFERENCE. The annual Special Fund Budget for calendar year 2014 of Arkansas County, Arkansas identified as the 2014 Special Fund Budgets is hereby adopted by reference. A copy of said budget shall be filed in the office of the County Clerk and shall be available or inspection and copying by any person during normal business hours. ARTICLE II: NONRESTRICTE EXPENDITURES CATEGORIES. The actual expenditure of these funds shall be pursuant to a budget adopted in conjunction with the operation of this program with the specific amounts of expenditures to be appropriated for personal services, capital improvements and other categories to be established in conjunction with the preparation of that budget, it being the intent of this Ordinance to reflect only the total amount to be contributed by Arkansas County toward the operation of this program during calendar year 2014. ARTICLE III: TRANSFERS. Any transfer of monies between the various funds of the county or transferred within the major category enumerated above shall be made only with prior approval of the Arkansas County Quorum Court, provided, however, all transfers budgeted in the annual budget shall be exempted from the provisions of this Article. ARTICLE IV: MAXIMUM APPROPRIATED AMOUNTS. The maximum appropriated amount is as follows: A. SPECIAL FUND BUDGETS 1800-0112 Records Preservation & Restoration Budget $20,000.00 3002-0401 Circuit Court Automation Fund Budget $6,000.00 3017-0418 Jail Operations & Maintenance Budget $120,000.00
3019-0400 Boating Safety Fund Budget $50,000.00 3023-7011 Act 833 Volunteer fire Departments Budget $40,000.00 3036-0702 Recycling Budget $95,000.00 3039-0600 DeWitt Public Library Budget $130,000.00 3040-0600 Stuttgart Public Library Budget $254,000.00 ARTICLE V: SEVERABILITY. If any provisions of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE VI: EMERGENCY CLAUSE. This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 10th day of December 2013. Glenn “Sonny” Cox Arkansas County Judge ATTEST: Melissa Wood, Arkansas County Clerk
Kevin’s Korner By Kevin Brown I wrote this by hand on Tuesday, October 22nd. The day I found out. On that day, a friend of mine from grad school called and said: “You hear? Bill died today.” Without even a last name, I knew. That Bill is William “Bill” Harrison, noted screenplay writer, author of nine novels and three short story collections, the founder and co-director of the Masters of Fine Arts Program that I attended, a father, husband, teacher and mentor to many, including myself. Bill is perhaps best known for the two films based on his screenplays: Rollerball (1975) and Mountains of the Moon (1990). Many in the literary world know him for his novels such as Africana and his experimental collections like Rollerball Murder and Other Stories. I was in my third year of grad school when Bill came out of retirement to teach one course: screenwriting. And he was tough. Could turn you inside-out critiquing your work if you had thin skin. He told us it always broke his heart ripping a student’s script apart if it was not up to snuff. But he’d rather mold you while he had you rather than let you fall on your face elsewhere. Most students took the class as a curiosity. Others took it to be taught by the legendary Bill Harrison. Me, I was knee deep in the middle of developing my own script so I took it to learn as much as possible about the art of writing screenplays. And I did. I’d send him pages of my script and he’d say: “Kevin, you can do better.” I’d rewrite and send them back and it’d be: “Kevin, you can do better.” Then one day he says: “See son, I told you.” But that was only the beginning of his tutelage. He taught me about the WGA (Writer’s Guild of America) and about contract negotiations. He was there through the entire “business” side of working in the movie industry. He was there through it all. Now, the film has been made and bought, and my only regret is that he never got to see it. We had a rough cut screening set up a few years ago but he was sick and it never came to fruition. Bill, the wisdom you left behind follows everyone on their own paths. For me, it’s beyond invaluable and I only wish I had some profound way of saying as much, but for someone who works with words, those words elude me. Yet I know going forward to where ever this writing thing takes me, I can rest easy in the knowledge that, as you did on Earth, you’re looking down, guiding my pen and telling me, as if in echo: “Son, you can do better.” Thanks for everything. Goodbye, Bill…for now. William Harrison (October 29, 1933-October 22, 2013)
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LOCAL NEWS Health Department and Pharmacists Urge Arkansans to get a Flu Shot During National Influenza Vaccination Week The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and the Arkansas Pharmacists Association (APA) urge unvaccinated people to get their flu shots during National Influenza Vaccination Week, December 9-13. According to ADH’s Comprehensive Influenza Report and data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) FluView surveillance, the number of reported influenza cases increased greatly during the 2012-2013 influenza season. ADH’s Jennifer Dillaha, M.D., Medical Director for Immunizations, said, “Arkansas’s 2011-2012 influenza season was the worst flu season in over 30 years. During last year’s flu season, we had a higher rate of flu-related deaths in children than any state in the nation.” Dr. Nate Smith, Director and State Health Officer, said, “Getting an annual flu vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your family against the flu.” Certain people are at risk for serious complications if they get the flu. This includes older adults, young children, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), and
people who live in facilities like nursing homes. The vaccine takes about two weeks to provide full protection. “It’s not too late to get a flu shot,” added Dr. Eric Crumbaugh, Immunization Coordinator for the Arkansas Pharmacists Association. “Patients who still need a flu shot should talk to their doctor, visit an ADH local health unit or other health care provider such as their pharmacist. Most pharmacies have plenty of vaccine available and there is no appointment needed.” According to the CDC, seasonal influenza is a highly contagious virus that is spread when people are in close contact with one another. It is important to protect adults and the children that they care for. The virus can cause a mild to severe illness, and can even lead to death. These flu vaccines have an excellent safety record. The flu vaccine cannot give you the flu. Some people may have a mild reaction to the flu vaccine. Reactions to the flu shot might include mild soreness and redness near the site of the shot and perhaps a little fever or slight headache. Side effects
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