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AROUND THE COUNTY

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Thursday, December 4, 2014

2014 World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest and Wings Over the Prairie Festival

AMERICAN LEGION AND AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS POTLUCK

The American Legion and Auxiliary will have their annual Christmas Potluck Supper on December 4th. It will be held at Camp Doughboy starting at 6:30p.m. The meat will be furnished by the Legion. Bring your favorite dish and join us. Please remember to bring your contributions or donations in the form of underwear or toiletries for the veterans in Little Rock and North Little Rock. Hope to see you there!

BARBARA WEST ANNUAL TOY DRIVE

The Barbara West Annual Toy Drive will be held at Young Insurance Agency on December 20th from 9am12pm. This toy drive is for those children who may not otherwise have Christmas gifts. For children ages 11 and under and children must be accompanied by an adult to get their toys.

ST. CHARLES HIGH SCHOOL REUNION

Phil Green of Weiner, 4th runner up; Logan Hancock of Monticello, 3rd runner up; Dan Goetz of St. Louis, Mo. 2nd runner up; Tyler Merritt of El Paso, AR 1st runner up; David St. John of Conway, winner; and Queen Mallard Whitney Price

By Dawn Teer The 2014 World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest and Wings Over the Prairie Festival was another example of what can happen when you have community and volunteer support and a well-oiled machine.

The numbers are still being tallied on how many people attended but with the fairly nice weather (it didn’t rain) and

the many things to do and see, it’s fairly easy to say that once again it was a success for the Grand Prairie.

Bethany Hodges, Director of the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce said, “I want to thank the many sponsors for their support. I especially want to thank the volunteers who never let me down with their dedication and hard

work for the festival. They make my job easier and I can’t tell them enough how much I appreciate them! The festival would not be the success it is without them.”

“Congratulations to all the winners and we will see you next year!” Hodges added.

Photos By Dawn Teer and Lori Crawford

There will be a meeting to plan a St. Charles High School Reunion for anyone that attended or graduated St. Charles High School. The meeting will be held at the Bull Pen Holding Room at 11a.m. on Thursday, December 11th. We encourage those interested in helping to attend.

DEWITT MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH & SCIENCE NIGHT

The DeWitt Middle School will be hosting a Math and Science Parent Night on December 8th from 6:00pm7:00pm.

Sr. World’s Winner Johnny “Boo” Mahfouz, 1st runner up Curtis Schueneman of Mankato, MN; 2nd runner up Charles Petty of Harrisburg, AR; 3rd runner up Albert Dager of Townsend, DE

Intermediate World’s Contest Winner Ben Burgess, England, AR, 1st runner up Jake Wisener of Guntersville, AL, 2nd runner up Reece Stephens of Stuttgart, AR, and 3rd runner up Hunter Nanney, Dumas, MS;

JR. Women’s World winner Julia Ryan, 1st runner Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Winner Ben Perez, Burlington, NC, up Chloe Lane 1st runner up TC Bolding, Guthrie, OK, 2nd runner up Jon Mark Horton, Luxora, AR, 3rd runner up Carter Ward, Stuttgart, AR;

Women’s World Winner Kelsi Mashburn of Stuttgart, AR, 1st runner up Ciara Linker of Redfield, AR; 2nd runner up Priscilla Rickman of Lexington, TN; 3rd runner up Haley Owens of Beebe, AR;

Last Chance Regional Winner Mike Smith, Madison, AL; 1st runner up Trey Morris, Little Rock, AR; 2nd runner up Duck Gumbo winners – Caver’s Gumbo – Heather WeavBrandon Sinkey, Judsonia, AR and 3rd runner up Dennis er; 1st runner up ARRR Gumbo – Tim Vose; 2nd runner Humphries, Benton, AR up Drake’s Landing – Kelly Box Best Booth – Hasty Drake

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LOCAL NEWS 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 first Monday of February, April, June, August, October, and December at 7 p.m. at the fire station.

You do not have to be a board member to attend.

DeWitt Airport Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at DeWitt City Hall.

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 second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Delta Medicine Assist Program will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baptist Medical Health Clinic in Stuttgart.

DeWitt Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door.

DeWitt Athletic Booster Club meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m.

DeWitt Band Parents Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the DeWitt High School band room.

DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at PCCUA Community Room.

The DeWitt Community Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at PCCUA DeWitt campus at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in reading a variety of fiction and nonfiction and discussing books with other readers is welcome to attend.

DeWitt Hospital Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at PCC-DeWitt.

DeWitt Lions Club meets every Tuesday at noon at The Catfish Shack.

DeWitt Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at The Catfish Shack.

40 et 8 meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Doughboy.

The Gillett Civic Group meets the second Thursday of each month in the community room at the Planters and Merchants Bank.

The Grand Prairie Historical Society meets the third Thursday in Jan., April, July and October.

The Grand Prairie Quilt Society meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Stuttgart Public Library.

The Grand Prairie Ruritan Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The Willows Restaurant.

Masonic Lodge #157 meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

Prairie Angels 4-H Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 3:45 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gillett. Weigh-in starts at 5:30 p.m.; meetings at 6 p.m.

Weight Watchers meets every Monday at Arkansas County Health Dept. Weigh-ins begin at 5 p.m.

Ya-gotta-wanna 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. Gillett Farmers and Businessmen Club 2014 Meeting Schedule is as follows: •December 15 at 7:00 sponsored by Lutheran Youth at Lutheran Church •January 10, 2015 at 6:30 sponsored by F&B Men at Coon Supper

ASUMH Announces Registration Dates for Spring 2015 Classes Pre-registration for current Arkansas State University - Mountain Home (ASUMH) students is going on now for the spring 2015 semester. Currently enrolled ASUMH students can register for classes online after meeting with their academic advisor. The first day of classes in the spring semester will be Monday, January 12, 2015. Open registration for current and new students is January 6-9, 2015. Now is the time for new students to complete admissions and financial aid paperwork.

ASUMH has one of the highest graduation rates of all two-year colleges in Arkansas and offers a wide range of academic and degree programs. Classes meet during the day, evening or online.

Associate degrees offered include general studies, teaching, business, funeral science, criminal justice, information systems technologies, nursing, welding technology and more. Technical certificate programs such as health professions, information systems technology, paramedic technology, and basic electronics are also offered. Certificates of proficiency include A+ computer technician, CISCO networking, graphic design, web development, phlebotomy, certified nursing assistant (CNA), and professional medical coder. Select bachelors’ and masters’ degrees are also available on the ASUMH campus through Arkansas State University-Jonesboro.

For more information, or to get

started, contact ASUMH recruiter Allison Haught at (870) 508-6262 or call (870) 508-6100. Applications and course schedules are available online at www.asumh. edu.

Students who are 60 years of age or older at the time of registration do not pay tuition through the Golden Ager program. This waiver is limited to regular semester credit courses, and applies only if the class has sufficient enrollment and space is available. All applicable fees are payable and are subject to the refund policy. Golden Ager registration will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on January 9.

For information on Golden Ager registration, contact Deborah Shaw at (870) 508-6129.

Gillett-Tichnor Ducks Unlimited

Banquet Saturday, December 6th Camp Doughboy Hwy. 165 Door Opens at 6:00 p.m., Dinner Served at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets Available at the Door For Advance Tickets or Information Contact: Randy Womack 870-509-0731 Brian Kelnhofer 870-509-1209 Clay Richter 870-830-4489

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LOCAL NEWS

Obituary

Thank You

Tristan (Tuck) Hobbs

Many thanks to friends and family for the phone calls, cards, food, and prayers during my lengthy hospitalization.

Thanks to Dr. Burleson, DeWitt City Hospital, the physicians and staff of Springhill Baptist and Baptist Medical Center for the excellent care I received.

Special thanks to my sons, Jimmy and David, for staying by my side until I was able to be alone.

Tristan Lee Hobbs (Tuck) 29 of Dewitt died November 29, 2014 at the Baptist Health Care Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born August 5, 1985 in Dewitt, Arkansas he was the son of Bobby Ticey and Minnie Hobbs both of Dewitt.

Tristan was baptized April 6, 2009 and became a

member of First Christian Church of Dewitt under the leadership of Bro. Dwayne Hornbeck.

Tristan was educated in the Dewitt Public School System.

Tristan enjoyed fishing, baseball and video games.

Tristan was employed by the City of Stuttgart, Arkansas.

Tristan was preceded in death by, (1) Sister; Latisha Hobbs and (1) Brother; Craig Duncan.

Tristan is survived by his Parents; Minnie Hobbs and Bobby Ticey both of Dewitt, (1) Daughter; Nevaeh Shontae’ Hobbs of Stuttgart and (1) Son; Christian Lee Hobbs of Gillett, (2) Brothers; Carlton J. Hobbs Sr. and Tyran Banks both of Dewitt.

(7) Aunts; Debra Hobbs Davis, Carolyn Hobbs Bledsoe, Sandra Hobbs, Dorothy Irish, Annie Lee London, Lois Wilson, Virginia Hobbs, (7) Uncles; Howard Hobbs Jr., John Jenkins, Roger Ticey, Jerry Ticey, Calvin Ticey, James Ticey and a very Special Uncle; Larry Logan. Two special friends; Krystal Pace, Jasmine Ackels, and a host of other relatives and friends to cherish his memory.

Funeral service will be Saturday December 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dewitt Community Center in Dewitt. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery in Ethel by Mc Kinzie Funeral Home of Dewitt

May God bless each of you.

Cheryl Hornbeck

Centerstage Dance and Cheer Presents Christmas Spectacular 2014 Benefits Phillips Community College Stuttgart Foundation The Grand Prairie Center will kick off the Holiday season on December 7th (3:00pm) in Riceland Auditorium with the “Christmas Spectacular” hosted by CenterStage Dance. Dancers from CenterStage along with the Stuttgart High School Band, St John’s Lutheran School Youth Choir and First Baptist Church PraizeKids will perform to holiday hits, old and new. Selections from The Nutcracker will be

performed by professional dancers from Little Rock, and the non-profit organization Untapped is sure to make this a Christmas SpecTAPular! Proceeds from this show will go toward scholarships for students on the PCCUA Stuttgart Campus. Tickets $10.00 per person and available at the Box Office 870-673-4201, Ext. 1895 or www.pccua.edu/ GPC.

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FAITH & RELIGION Sneak Attacks

Church is not about what we can gain for ourselves. It is about those who need us to encourage them, to support them, to strengthen them. When we walk away from the Church, we are not walking away from the InstituBy Pastor Steve Ellison tion or the preacher; we are walking away from those In the early days of World War II, the U.S. managed to who need us most. It could also be that our abandonsomehow not be drawn into direct military action. That ment of the Church means that those who accuse us of would soon change. While no one would accuse Japan “hypocrisy” have finally drawn blood; they hit where it and the U.S. of being on friendly terms, the Japanese did have ambassadors in Washington, D.C. when the attack occurred. Because of the sneak attack, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared December 7, 1941 to be a day that would live in infamy. The Japanese would soon come to regret their dastardly deed which drew the U.S. into the war. The Japanese may have started the fight but the Americans would finish it. Every December 7th Americans still memorialize the death and destruction that occurred at Pearl Harbor.

Genesis 3, Isaiah 14, and Ezekiel 28 do not provide a comprehensive record but they do narrate a similar sneak attack. I realize that this attack is not a sneak attack because it is impossible to sneak up on an omniscient God. However, it was a sneak attack in the mind of the attacker. Satan decided to strike at God, thinking that he could displace God and take a place of supremacy in the universe. This attack would have the same results as the attack on Pearl Harbor. The battle for supremacy in the Pacific was long and costly. The struggle ended with an unmistakable, indisputable show of lethal force. After that final strike, there could be no misunderstanding which country stood alone in terms of power and might and resolute determination to do what was necessary to vanquish its foe. The Bible records a similar struggle between the forces of Satan and the forces of God. While there was some doubt during the battle for the Pacific regarding the ultimate victory, there can be no doubt as to who the final victor will be in the struggle for the cosmos. The Bible is clear that Satan and his forces will be unequivocally defeated and destroyed. Satan began this fight but God will most certainly finish it. Christ will return not as babe in a manger but rather as victorious warrior.

Second Thessalonians 2:8 assures us that the lawless one will be destroyed simply by the appearance of Christ returning to earth and that Christ will slay the lawless one with breath of his mouth. What an awesome picture of irresistible power! Revelation 19:11-16 provides the most complete record of this event, And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who sat on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and wages war. His eyes are a flame of fire, and on His head are many diadems; and He has a name written on Him which no one knows except Himself. He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. And the armies which are in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, were following Him on white horses. From His mouth comes a sharp sword, so that with it He may strike down the nations, and He will rule them with a rod of iron; and He treads the wine press of the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty. And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, “King of kings, and Lord of lords.”

(NASU) Those aligned with the U.S. in the struggle against their Pearl Harbor attackers were still standing at the end of the war. Those aligned with the attackers were destroyed. Those aligned with Christ will remain when the struggle is finished. Those aligned with the deceiving attacker will be destroyed. With whom have you aligned yourself? pastorsteve8800@gmail.com

A Thought

By Michael P. Daniel

“Recall the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings; partly while you were made a spectacle both by reproaches and tribulations, and partly while you became companions of those who were so treated; for you had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your goods, knowing you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves in heaven.

Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward.” Hebrews 10:32-35 Especially for teenagers, I suppose, there is nothing more challenging than to take a stand for The Lord; not just to proclaim one’s own justification but to actually distance oneself from that former circle of friends.

It is a virtual guarantee that young people will endure “great struggles” to become someone whom The Lord will be pleased with will take a lot of ribbing from the old friends who do not understand the transformation which has taken place. And it becomes necessary in many cases to take that deliberate step away from a former life when one’s old friends put forth much more effort to ‘change you back’.

It is not always the overt challenges, however, that are the greater threat. Sometimes the threats we face are more subtle and much more insidious. It will not always be direct attacks that challenge our newfound faith.

Rather there will those waiting in the wings to see if our transformation is genuine, if our new allegiance will last. They’re not hoping for the best for the new convert; rather they are hoping for something to laugh at, something to prove to themselves that there is no such thing as such a transformation. Even those who may come to your defense will do so at their own risk, “joyfully accepting the plundering of [their] goods”; their reputation, their social standing.

The writer had endured such things himself and had watched as those to whom he was writing had come to his defense at the risk of their own “goods”. He reminded them, however, that the risk in this life is small compared to the “enduring possession” waiting for those who persevere in faith. It was not easy for them, of course, because they literally faced threats to their mortal lives. Yet the threats we sometimes face cut even deeper when we are ostracized and criticized for our ‘hypocrisy’.

It is never easy to face down those threats, and standing firm in the faith is made even more difficult when we decide we and our children are better off without the Church. You see, it is not simply about going to church that makes the Church what our Lord requires; it is entirely about being the Church especially for those who need the strength of the community to endure the many challenges we will all certainly face. And it is only the Church that will take the time to remind us of the “enduring possession” that will one day be ours.

We should see, then, that being engaged in the life of the

really hurts when we care more about pleasing them and getting them off our backs than we care about Christ and His Church.

We must all stand firm together, for that is where our strength lies; in Christ’s Body the Church, the “ekklesia”, the congregation of the faithful who endure the very same challenges, “for the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:16).

Blessings, Michael

Ferguson: A Snapshot of Ourselves

By Tom Smith

As Pogo, the cartoon philosopher of another generation, once said, “We have met the enemy—and they is us!”

Such is certainly the case in the ongoing, sad saga of Ferguson, Missouri. Even though we’d hoped there’d be no looting, stealing, vandalism, arson, etc., if the grand jury didn’t indict Officer Wilson— which they didn’t— such was not to be.

In spite of pleas from Michael Brown’s family and President Obama to respond peacefully, it didn’t take long for violence to break out.

Stores were burned.

Windows were broken out. Looting was prevalent.

And, sadly, by the second night these criminal acts had spread to various cities across the nation.

As expected, there were many speaking out for and against all that happened. Many in the black community cried “Foul!” and pointed to racism, systemic problems in the legal system, police abuse, etc.

Even though the grand jury spent several months examining all of the evidence and interviewed 70 witnesses, many angry protestors ignored the rule-of-law and used the decision as an opportunity to break the law.

We’ll never really know what happened that night when Officer Wilson confronted Michael Brown as he walked down the street in that St. Louis, predominately-black neighborhood. We do know, as shown on store videos, that Brown and some companions had just robbed a local store. And, we know the Wilson heard the dispatch about the robbery and knew the robbers’ description.

Thus, it stands to reason that his version of the encounter was true, i.e., that Brown—who’d just robbed a store, grabbed the owner by the neck and shoved him backward as he exited—was guilty of a crime. We must also believe that he assaulted the officer, repeatedly striking him on the face, which was evidenced by the severe bruising on his face.

And, as we know, anytime a police officer feels that his life is in danger, he’s authorized to use deadly force, regardless of the color of one’s skin.

So, the grand jury—composed of nine whites and

three blacks—ruled there was insufficient evident to indict Officer Wilson. And, sadly, (pardon the expression), “all hell broke loose.”

And, dear Pilgrim, in reality what transpired in Ferguson and other locations was a glimpse of what hell will be like: a place of insanity, inhumanity and people acting more like animals than civilized human beings.

There’s no doubt that we still have deepseated problems in our nation. Even though we’ve made great strides in breaking down interracial barriers, they still exist. Racism and reverse-racism are still quite prevalent. All you have to do is visit many towns—including churches—in the South and realize that we are still “a nation divided” when it comes to race.

And, that will not change until there’s a heart change, which only God can do.

Truly, the real issue in Ferguson is a sin issue. Hating someone because of his/her skin color is a sin; so, is resorting to violence and criminal acts when things don’t go the way we think they should.

Education may enlighten us, but it won’t transform us. Neither will hundreds of classes on pluralism, tolerance, racial sensitivity, etc. Again, only a change in heart through the New Birth can do that.

Thus, the situation in Ferguson is a virtual snapshot of who we are as a nation: a nation divided. . .a nation where racism is still strong. . .a nation in need of broken-hearted repentance and revival.

And, that will not happen, dear Pilgrim, until we all “humble ourselves, pray, seek God’s Face and turn from our wicked ways” (II Chron. 7:14a). Only then.

May Almighty God help us to hear and heed this call to revival. Maybe then we’ll learn how to be “one nation under God” that “loves one another as He has loved us.” Amen and amen.

(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).

DEE 870-946-3933 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.

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Where Jesus Christ Is Always Present In Word and Sacrament Pastor Chad Philipp Bro. Dennis Ingle Pastor Jason Burke Assc. Pastor/ Youth Minister Perry Simpson Music

Schedule of Services Sunday School...................9:45 A.M. Morning Worship..............10:45 A.M. Evening Service..................6:00 P.M. Adult Bible Study Tues.......6:00 P.M. Teen Bible Study Wed........6:00 P.M. AWANA Wed..................6:00 P.M.

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LOCAL NEWS

Arkansas County Employees Receive Raise in 2015

By Terrye Seamon Despite some minor confusion over $50,000 in the projected budget for 2015, the second round of Arkansas County budget hearings went well Tuesday, November 25, and resulted in a three percent raise for county employees next year.

“I’m glad to see this raise for the employees. That’s seven percent in two years,” Cox said. Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee Tom Hasty pointed out that before the raises in 2014, employees went without a raise for approximately four years.

The Quorum Court convened together as an entire unit before breaking into the following three individual committees: Road and Sanitation, Government Affairs and Elected Officials, and Public Service. At the conclusion of those individual meetings, the chairmen of each committee (Tom Hasty, Roger Theis, and Jerry Rodgers respectively) met with Judge Glenn “Sonny” Cox to discuss suggestions made by their individual committees. Immediately after that meeting, Quorum Court then reconvened to review, discuss and vote on those decisions and changes to the proposed budget.

Theis and Hasty reported to the Court that their committees, Road

and Sanitation and Government Affairs and Elected Officials, made no suggested changes to the budget proposal from the first budget hearings, and each committee recommended a three percent raise for all county employees.

Chairman of the Public Service Committee Jerry Rodgers reported to the Court that his committee made some changes in the Southern District Court proposed budget by denying pay raises for the judge, clerk and deputy clerk, but they approved retirement for the judge and clerk. They also approved the increase of $2,500 to the Grant-in-Aid program. His committee also recommended a two percent raise for county employees.

The Court then unanimously voted to give all county employees a three percent salary increase for 2015. The total amount left in the county’s unappropriated funds after raises is approximately $140,000, which is considerably better than the $90,000 that the county had last year. Depending on unforeseen expenses throughout the year, Chairman Tom Hasty said, “We are cautiously optimistic that we have this extra money, but know it may not be there at the end of the year.”

There was also some confusion on the part of some Court members over exactly where $50,000 was placed in the proposed budget for 2015. Last year the Court voted to put $50,000 in an interest-bearing CD account. The confusion arose over whether the money was already taken out of the 2015 budget projections or if it was 2014 money that had not been transferred as of yet. Charles Albert Horton, Arkansas County treasurer, clarified that it had already been taken out in the projected budget therefore leaving the total amount of unappropriated funds at $181, 600.55 for 2015. “We got some good news out of it [the confusion], and it worked out okay,” Cox said.

The judge commended all of the elected officials for holding their budgets down telling the Court that they were almost identical to 2014’s budget. “We have a lot of challenges in front of us for 2015, and we don’t know what the future brings. All we can do is project and hope that our projections are correct and hope that our budgets are correct,” Cox said.

The final county budget report for 2015 will be presented to Quorum Court members for final approval at the regular monthly meeting December 10.

Gillett News I look forward to reading the news regarding your family and friends! Contact Darla Grantham, P.O. Box 324, Gillett, AR 72055, call (870) 548-2850, or email dgrantham@pccua.edu.

BRITTANY GRACE BELTRANI AND TYLER NATHAN SLAY JOINED IN MARRIAGE

Brittany Grace Beltrani Slay

Marlsgate Plantation in Scott, Arkansas, was the setting on October 25, 2014, for the marriage of Brittany Grace Beltrani and Tyler Nathan Slay. Brother Sage Pruett, a fraternity brother of the groom, officiated.

Parents of the bride are the late Mike Beltrani, Jr., and the late Kathy Burris Lenzen. Her grandparents are Mrs. Brenda Beltrani and the late Mike Beltrani, Sr. of De Queen and Little River Club, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Burris of Texarkana.

The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Danny Slay of Hot Springs.

His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Holzhauer of Gillett and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Slay of Hollandale, MS. The bride wore a Galina Signature

gown of Champagne lace satin. The strapless bodice featured all over sequin fabric with unique and opulent metallic gold lace appliques. The gown, featuring a natural waistline, enhanced with a satin belt embellished with a stunning broach of Swarovski crystals, extended to a chapel train. Her only jewelry was pearl and diamond drop earrings, a wedding gift from the groom.

The bride carried a European cascade bouquet in shades of whites and creams, featuring white hydrangeas, stephanotis, cream vendela roses, David Austin roses, and accented in length with sprays of dendrobium orchids and highlighted with pittosporum variegatum foliage.

Maid of honor was Kari Ray. Bridesmaids were Jessica Ake, Samantha Prior, Laura McElyea and Jessica James, all friends of the bride. Abby Slay, niece of the groom, was flower girl. Dustin Slay and Drew Slay, brothers of the groom, served as best men. Austin Whiting, cousin of the groom, Bryce Benton and Dustin Powell, fraternity brothers of the groom served as groomsmen. Ushers were Spencer Ferebee, Josh Cole and Colt Wright, all fraternity brothers of the groom. Rowe Roark and Ryder Roark, twin cousins of the bride, were ring bearers.

The reception was a tented affair on the west lawn of Marlsgate, complete with aged iron chandeliers, overlooking Bearskin Lake. Tables were draped in cream linens, votive candles, with arrangements of

eggplant gladioli, belles of Ireland, autumn hydrangeas, sterling silver roses, atop crystal cylinders filled with Italian rustic foliage in tinted green water. The central centerpiece for the buffet serving table was in an antique English garden urn, composed of gladioli, belles of Ireland, dendrobium in shades of cream and eggplant hydrangeas, roses and southern foliage.

The bride’s cake was a four tiered European white cake, laced and iced in butter cream. The cake was decorated with fresh orchids and roses on a silver plateau. The groom’s cake featured dark chocolate in square form, centered with the red Arkansas “A” and surrounded with planted chocolate covered strawberries, also on a silver plateau.

Dinner was served buffet style with tables draped in cream linen, topped in white, appointed in antique silver and accented with silver pineapple holders for Southern hospitality.

Both the bride and groom attended University of Central Arkansas in Conway. The bride is a teacher in the Conway School District and the groom is employed by Osmose Communications in Conway. After a wedding trip to Cancun, the couple will be at home in Greenbrier.

Nuptial Music was provided by The Jarboe String Quartet of Little Rock.

Dance music was provided by Central Arkansas Entertainment.

On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Cajuns Wharf in Little Rock. The tables were covered in cream linens and adorned with arrangements of purple hydrangeas, white roses, stephanotis, belles of Ireland and Southern foliage in crystal vases in square form.

Letters to Santa: On behalf of Jimmy Brown, Keith Whaley, Tim and Terry Jenkins, natives of the Dewitt Community, as well as club members of The Twentieth Century Knights Inc. which is a fgf%hjgÚl kg[aYd [dmZ l`Yl oYk ]klYZdak`]\ af l`] ea\% forties in Little Rock, AR. Our motto is “Doing Good in the Neighborhood”. We would like to play Santa to ten (10) children in the DeWitt community.

Children ages 6 to 12 years of age are asked to write a letter explaining why she/he deserves a gift from Santa. All letters must be received by December 5th and please add a contact phone number for your parent or guardian. Santa will be in your area December 14th at 2:00-3:00pm for all selected kids. Please only submit one letter per child. Santa also heard about l`] <YfY @gmk] eak^gjlmf] oal` l`] Új] dYkl q]Yj around this time and will be dropping off can goods on their door steps.

Send letters to Twentieth Century Knights, P.O. Box 191864, Little Rock, AR 72219

DeWitt School Menu Sponsored by

Monday, December 8 Breakfast Toast with Jelly, Cereal, Fruit, Milk Lunch Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Grapes, Wheat Roll, Ketchup Tuesday, December 9 Breakfast Two Pancakes with Syrup, Sausage Links, Fruit Juice, Milk Lunch Pepperoni Pizza, Tossed Salad, Fresh Fruit, Banana Bread Wed., December 10 Breakfast Biscuits, Sausage Patty, Fresh Oranges, Milk Lunch

Beef Taco/Cheese, Pinto Beans, Shredded Lettuce, Apple Wedges, Oatmeal Cookie Thurs., December 11 Breakfast Scramble Eggs, Toast, Fruit Juice, Milk Lunch Spaghetti/Meat Sauce, Seasoned Green Beans, Pineapple Chunks, Wheat Roll Friday, December 12 Breakfast Toast Sticks, Cereal, Fresh Fruit, Milk Lunch BBQ Pulled Pork, Sun Chips, Cole Slaw, Sliced Peaches

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GRANTHAM THANKSGIVING Randy and Darla Grantham, Annette Grantham, and Ginger Sullivan had Thanksgiving dinner in the home of Rhonnie Crowley of Helena. Others in attendance were Bernie and Christina Crowley of Helena, Katie Grantham and Matthew Lehner of Dallas, TX, and Nick and Julia Malinowski of Helena.

Katie and Matthew spent several

days in Gillett deer hunting. On Saturday Annette Grantham hosted Thanksgiving in her Tichnor home. Guests included Dorothy Powell, Mitzi Powell, and Tommy of Stuttgart; Randy and Darla Grantham, Bernie and Christina Crowley, Katie Grantham, and Matthew Lehner; Jim and Annette Grantham, Nolan, Stacey,

and James McEntire of Bryant, Dex Grantham of Conway, Megan Grantham and Hunter Henderson of Conway; Jason and Melissa Grantham, Mary Claire, Chloe Belle, and Ava Grace. Sophia Whiting and Addison Richter also joined the family.

Stuttgart Twin Cinema 806 W. 22nd, Stuttgart, AR 72160 For current Movies and Showtimes, visit our website at www.stuttgarttwincinema.com or call us at 870-673-4327

Monday, December 8 Beef Stroganoff, Purple Hull Peas, Stewed Tomatoes, Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit, Milk Tuesday, December 9 Creole Chicken, Country Potatoes, Orange Glazed Carrots, Dinner Roll, Chocolate Cake, Milk Wed., December 10 Sausage with White Beans, Parslied Rice, Cabbage, Cornbread, Strawberry Swirl Pud-

ding, Milk Thurs., December 11 Honey Mustard Chicken, Garlic and Pepper Penne Pasta, Creole Green Beans, Texas Bread, Fresh Fruit, Milk Friday, December 12 Hamburger Patty, Tater Gems, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onion, Hamburger Bun, Peach Cobbler, Mustard or Catsup, Milk

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LOCAL NEWS

Hornbeck Kills Deer

Johnson Kills Deer

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Reid Hornbeck killed a 10- point buck and a doe November 25th.

Reid is the 7- year old son of Elvis and Megan Mannis and RA and Jamie Hornbeck.

Zach Johnston, 7 years old, of Batesville killed his first deer on November 24. It was a spike.

He killed a 5-pt. the next morning.

Zach is a son of Jon and Felicia Johnston of Batesville and a grandson of Bo and Sara Johnston of DeWitt. He was hunting with his granddad in Bayou Meto.

13 Year Old From Illinois Visits Arkansas Post ◄

Aida Frey and Park Ranger Joe Herron

By Dawn Teer Aida Frey of Algonquin, Illinois visited Arkansas Post National Park and Museum recently. Frey is on a tour of all the National parks in the U.S. and the Post was stop #191 for the 13 year old.

She is in her fourth year of completing Junior Ranger programs and earning the badges offered by the National Park Service. She writes online about her adventures and has also contributed to a multipart traveling piece in the Rock River Times in Rockport, Illinois. Her Facebook site has a link to her writings: https://www.facebook. com/aidafreyjuniorranger?ref=br_tf Joe Herron, Park Ranger said, “We were honored to be Junior Ranger stop #191 for 13 year old Aida Frey earlier this morning. Earlier this year she met Director Jon Jarvis, and she proudly pointed out lapel pins on her hat that he had given her. Good luck on your future travels Aida”

DeWitt Lions Club Pancake Supper First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall (corner of Madison and Cross Street)

Friday, December 5 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. $7.00 per person Sausage and bacon served with a bottomless plate of pancakes Carry-outs available / Tickets available at door

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DeWitt Bank & Trust Conducts Food Drive

Riley Knoll - Miss Congeniality, 2nd runner up Kaylee Johnson, Queen Mallard Whitney Price, 1st runner up and Miss Photogenic Robin Galloway, Crowd Favorite Sydney Bueker Not pictured is Social Southern Belle Cassidy George

Employees Teresa Jenkins and Dorothy Barnes

The employees of DeWitt Bank and Trust Company are conducting a food drive during the Christmas holidays to benefit DeWitt’s Caring and Sharing Food Pantry. A collection box will be located in the bank’s main lobby

Queen and Jr. Queen Mallard Pageants

through the months or December and January. Monetary donations can also be made at the bank or mailed to Caring and Sharing Food Pantry, PO Box 8, DeWitt, AR 72042.

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Dragon of the Week Name: Daniel N. White Position: 7th Grade Science Teacher Hometown: Stuttgart, AR Family: Vanessa, Aidan, and Makala, 3 dogs & 3 cats Interests and Hobbies: Fishing, hunting, history, camping, and reading Why did you go in to the coaching field field? I felt it was a calling.

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Preparation, Education Key to Addressing Infectious Disease Outbreaks

By Sam Smith, MD, Surgeon in Chief, Arkansas Children’s Hospital It’s been a few weeks now since our nation experienced the first waves of fear about Ebola and how it might affect the United States.

The good news, of course, is that the few cases diagnosed across the country have been contained and several lives have been saved by lessons the medical community has since learned.

It’s still hard not to think of any infectious disease outbreak as frightening. As we find out more about the illness and how to address it, though, some of the anxiety of the situation has dissipated.

I thought it would be helpful for families in our state to know how we’re discussing Ebola and other infectious diseases with our team at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH).

First of all, we want everyone – patients, families and our staff – to know that it is highly unlikely that we will ever see a case of Ebola at ACH. This is because patients have to meet two criteria to even be flagged as having any risk for this disease at all: They must have traveled to one of four West African countries and have a certain set of symptoms.

Our front-line staff screens all patients for these indicators, and has found it exceedingly rare that a child’s history matches that description.

Meanwhile, ACH infectious disease physicians, infection control experts and administrators all believe we stand a very good chance of never seeing this disease in Ar-

kansas.

But we don’t want to take any chances. Our team has been hard at work preparing for the possibility of a case of any highly contagious infectious disease – and not just Ebola.

We have created special plans for how to address rare infectious diseases. These include protocols for everything from how our clinic staff should respond if they see a child who has traveled from West Africa to who will care for a patient in the rare instance that someone has a consistent history.

The heart of these plans is the safety of all the children in our care.

Regardless of diagnosis, we will strive to protect them and keep them safe.

Parents should know that their children’s risk of catching Ebola is miniscule. There are several infectious diseases that don’t capture sensational headlines and are more likely to be hazardous.

Influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and pneumonia are at the top of that list. These seemingly ordinary infections can put a family’s health –and even lives – on the line. For this reason, all staff at ACH are receiving the current flu vaccine so they will not put any children or their families at risk for the flu. We also practice hand hygiene to minimize contamination and infection of any patients by our team members.

Last year, ACH diagnosed 216 cases of RSV and 183 cases of influenza. Already this fall, more than

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Arkansas Display Ad Network 44 cases of rhinovirus and enterovirus have been lab-confirmed at our hospital.

The unknown and exotic is always more frightening, right? Parents should remember, though, that when it comes to infectious diseases, the familiar can be every bit as harmful.

What can you do to protect your family? Make sure everyone – including Mom and Dad – get their flu shots. If your doctor’s office is temporarily out of the vaccine, keep calling. Encourage the entire family to wash hands frequently and to practice good hygiene by covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow sleeve.

We are preparing to the best of our ability to care for kids with the entire range of infectious diseases – whether that’s flu, Ebola or some other unknown.

If only there was a way to quarantine fear! For when we remove that emotion from these situations through careful planning and education, we all have the chance for a healthier future.

Sam Smith, MD, is surgeon in chief at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and a professor of Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He writes a column each week covering a variety of kids’ medical concerns. If you have a topic you’d like him to consider addressing, email achconnect@archildrens.org.

Crocketts Bluff, Ethel, & St. Charles News Josie Padgett had visitors during the entire week of Thanksgiving. On Tuesday she had lunch at Mary Js Country Café with her Grandaughter, Margaret and Wayne Bagley, Harrison and Hayden pf Georgia,, Dana Padgett, Bobby, Ken, and Skyller Padgett or Ethel and William Harold of St Charles.

On Thanksgiving she had Grandson, Steve, Malisa and Parker Padgett of Conway visiting for lunch and for supper had Dana, Beth Padgett of Ethel, Wayne, Margaret, Harrison, and Hayden of Georgia, Gary,

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Little Great-grandaughter, Harlyn will be having a Birthday on 12/7/14 and we wish her a Happy Birthday!

Dana and Beth Padgett also had visitors over the holidays. Visiting were Beth’s sons Jason, Jamie, and Ashton Wood from Redfield and Chad, Christy, Jaxon, Preston and Mason from Truman.

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University officials will confer 457 undergraduate degrees and 182 graduate degrees during two ceremonies.

Commencement for the College of Business, College of Education and the College of Fine Arts and Communication will be held at 10 a.m. Commencement for the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

UCA President Tom Courtway will deliver a challenge to the graduates. Dr. Steven Runge, provost and executive ice president for academic affairs, will be master of ceremonies. Ashley Ross, president of the Student Government Association, will bring greetings from the students and Dr. Don Bradley, president of the Faculty Senate, will address the graduates on behalf of the faculty. At least two members of the UCA Board of Trustees will also be in attendance.

For more commencement information, visit http:// uca.edu/commencement/.

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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT – CIVIL DIVISION BRENT LONDON AND GEORGE LONDON PLAINTIFFS VS. CASE NO. CV-2014-73-SD CHARLIE CALLAHAN, JR.; UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT; AND ANY PERSON, ENTITY, ORGANIZATION, OR CORPORATION CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OWNERSHIP, OR LIEN IN AND TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY: LOT NINE (9), NORTH CEDAR CIRCLE SUBDIVISION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY, OF DEWITT, ARKANSAS (SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, AND THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 3

HELP WANTED

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GENERAL OFFICE CLERK Requirements: Minimum 18 years, HSD or equivalent, Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word, Knowledge of modern office procedures. Good communication and multi-tasking skills; work well with team and on own. Pre-employment drug screen is required.

Benefits Include: 401K Retirement Plan with high employer match, Health Insurance with high employer participation in premium. Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay Apply In Person: Hwy 1 South, Dewitt, AR 72042 “EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled/AA”

DeWitt Hospital, Nursing Home & Ferguson Rural Health Clinic are seeking Full-Time & PRN:

RN’s & LPN’s Day & Night Shifts Benefits & Sign-on Bonus Available Contact: Sherry Oldner for Hospital: 870-233-2208 Dana Adams for Nursing Home: 870-233-2253 Ginger Bogy for Clinic: 870-946-3637 1641 S. Whitehead Drive, DeWitt, AR DHNH is an Equal Opportunity Employer HELP WANTED: Temporary Work - 10 Job Openings – Starting: 02/01/2015 and Ending: 12/01/2015 We need employees to assemble and place traps for pollen collection. Collect and process pollen. Grafting of queen cells, checking nucleus, replacing queen cells, collecting royal jelly, general maintenance of hives and comb honey process and production.

The employee also need to have no fear of bees, not be allergic to pollen and bee stings and be able to lift 75lbs repeatedly. The employee also needs to have a valid driver’s license to transport hives.

Employees may be required to conduct a drug/alcohol test at no cost to the employee. Testing will be conducted after employment and not during the interview process. Will be working in hot and cold weather. Requires a high school diploma/GED and 3 months experience. The employer, Mr. Ingalls from Valliant, OK will pay the adverse effect wage rate of $10.86hr (OK), $13.41/hr (SD) or $12.22/hr (IA). Work will be performed in Iowa, Oklahoma and South Dakota. The employer guarantees 3 /4 of the workdays in the work contract. The work tools, supplies and equipment are provided without cost to the worker, if applicable. Free housing is provided to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the workday. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided or paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract or earlier.

Workers interested should send resumes to OK Employment Security Commission, Alien Labor Certification, 2401 North Lincoln Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73152 and mention job order number: OK1004680

HELP WANTED DeWitt School District is seeking applications for a Special Education Paraprofessional.

Provides education support by working directly with students to increase functional, academic, communication and social skills under the direction of the licensed teacher(s).

Qualifications: Must have an Associate’s Degree or 60 college hours or have passed the Paraprofessional Praxis Exam and hold a high school diploma.

Deadline to apply: November 28, 2014 Application can be obtained at http://dewittschooldistrict.net or the Superintendent’s Office.

For questions, contact Winnie Wilson, Director of Special Education at 870-946-2541.

WEST) AS PER PLAT FILED FOR RECORD MAY 9, 1972, AND APPEARING OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER FOR ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS, SOUTHERN DISTRICT, IN SURVEY RECORD A AT PAGE 26 DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION AND QUIET TITLE ACTION Notice is hereby given that a Complaint has been filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Arkansas County (Southern District), Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in and to the following described real property in the Southern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas: Lot Nine (9), North Cedar Circle Subdivision to the Town, now City, of DeWitt, Arkansas (Subdivision of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, and the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 34, Township 4 South, Range 3 West) as per plat filed for record May 9, 1972, and appearing of record in the Office of the Recorder for Arkansas County, Arkansas, Southern District in Survey Record A at page 26.

The above real property was conveyed to Brent London and George London by a Limited Warranty Deed issued pursuant to a tax sale conducted by the Commissioner of State Lands for the State of Arkansas under the provisions of Act 626 of 1983, as amended, after the property remained unredeemed following expiration of the time required by law. The last persons, firms, or corporations to pay taxes on the abovedescribed real property were: Charlie Callahan (a/k/a Charlie Callahan, Jr.) and Hazel Callahan.

All persons, firms, corporations, or improvements districts that can set up any right to this real property conveyed and forfeited is hereby notified to appear herein on or before December 22, 2014, at 1:30 p.m., before the Arkansas County Circuit Court, Northern District, located at the Arkansas County Courthouse, 302 S. College, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160, to assert his/her/its title or interest in such property and to show cause why the title to this real property should not be confirmed, quieted, and vested in the Plaintiffs, Brent London and George London, in fee simple.

WITNESS my hand and seal of the Court this 10th day of November 2014.

SARAH MERCHANT ARKANSAS COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK By: Kay Fisher, D.C. Adv. 46-4tfc

Open Enrollent is Now until February 15, 2015 Whatever you need, Arkansas Blue Cross is ready to help.

With a shorter time frame for people to shop for individual and family health insurance plans — on or off the federal Health Insurance Marketplace (healthcare.gov) — Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is offering a number of ways to make the buying process faster, easier and more convenient.

First-time customers can enroll online, by phone or in person. With a wider selection of enrollment options, shoppers should be able to meet the open enrollment deadline of February 15, 2015.

To enroll, simply: • Go online to arkansasbluecross.com • Call 1-800-392-2583 to speak with a representative or contact your agent • Visit an Arkansas Blue health insurance retail store or a full-service office • Drop by a Goodwill location Arkansas Blue Cross has seven full-service offices (three of those are Arkansas Blue retail stores). Appointments can be made online, but walk-ins are also welcome. In addition to the company’s own retail stores, Arkansas Blue Cross has partnered with Goodwill® Industries of Arkansas for the second year to staff nine Goodwill locations with experienced health insurance experts. These staffers are available to answer questions and help enroll people right in the store.

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Last year, thousands of people submitted applications for health plans online directly through arkansasbluecross.com and through the federal website. Independent agents appointed by Arkansas Blue Cross, as well as agents at the stores, offices and on the phone, can help shoppers determine if they may qualify for financial assistance provided by the government under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Those who will be receiving financial assistance are required to enroll through healthcare.gov. The good news this year is that there is a direct link to the federal website through the “Do I Qualify” tool on the arkansasbluecross.com home page.

Current Arkansas Blue Cross customers can visit the company’s Open Enrollment Period webpage to review their plan options for 2015. The new page allows customers to enter their member ID number and see enrollment information specific to their health plan.

Those that receive financial assistance this year are encouraged to call us to be sure they’ll receive the correct amount of assistance in 2015.

This year, customers have a new way to pay — online.

Adding this service means customers will be able to meet payment deadlines. For example, for coverage to begin on January 1, 2015, customers must sign up

by December 15 and pay their premiums by December 31. Customers can also pay over the phone, by mail or at a retail store or regional office. They also can pay their premium at any one of the 250 MoneyGram locations in Arkansas.

“We learned a lot about how the Marketplace worked last year,” said Karen Raley, vice president of Corporate Marking. “There were some challenges, and this year we’re doing everything we can to reduce those

for Arkansans. Selecting and signing up for the right health care plan should be an easy and satisfying experience.”

Founded in 1948, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is the largest health insurer in Arkansas. Arkansas Blue Cross and its affiliates have more than 2,500 employees.

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is comprised of 37 independent, locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans that collectively provide health care coverage for 100 million — nearly one in three — Americans.

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Performs in Riceland Auditorium

Conductor Philip Mann

Guest Sorpano Maria Fasciano

The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Holiday Extravaganza is set for Tuesday, Dec. 9 (8 p.m.) under the direction of Philip Mann, Conductor, with Guest Soprano, Maria Fasciano in Riceland Auditorium. Currently in its 49th season, this orchestra is revered as one of Arkansas’ most dynamic orchestral groups. This festive show features traditional and pops Christmas songs that are sure to get you and your whole family into the holiday spirit. Support for the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra is provided, in part, by Vision Sponsor Coker Hampton Drug Co. and Gift Shop-Stuttgart, the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage and the National Endowment for the Arts. Tickets are $30.00/$20.00 at the Box Office by calling 870-6734201, Ext. 1895 or www.pccua.edu/GPC. The Phillips Community College Foundation invites you to a VIP event in Salon B of the Grand Prairie Center to support the PCCUA Stuttgart Foundation. Tickets are $75.00 and sold separately from the orchestra’s performance event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For VIP Party tickets contact Tiffany Rogers, at 870-673-4201, Ext. 1801 or trogers@pccua.edu.

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COMMUNITY NEWS AgHeritage Farm Credit Services Schedules Customer Christmas Dinner Celebration On Wednesday, December 10, AgHeritage Farm Credit Services Stuttgart office will host their Customer Christmas Dinner Celebration. The event will be held at the Grand Prairie Center, 2709 U.S. 165, Stuttgart, at 6 p.m.

“We are looking forward to having our customer-owners and guests join us for this celebration,” said Kyle Stovesand, Stuttgart Branch Manager, AgHeritage Farm Credit Services.

The Stuttgart AgHeritage FCS staff consists of Kyle Stovesand, Branch Manager; Kevin Wingfield, AgFinan-

cial Services Officer; Liz Melson, AgFinancial Services Specialist; and Tammy McPherson.

AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is a financial cooperative with owned and managed assets in excess of $996 million as of December 31, 2013, that provides credit and related services to more than 3,100 farmers and ranchers in 24 Arkansas counties. Branch offices are located in Batesville, Brinkley, Dermott, Lonoke, Newport, Pocahontas, Searcy, Star City and Stuttgart.

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Agriculture Department announced that 54 Arkansas farms were designated as Arkansas Century Farms in 2014. Arkansas Century Farm signs and certificates will be presented to owners of the farms at three locations around the state the week of November 18-20.

The Arkansas Century Farm program is a program that recognizes Arkansas’s rich agricultural heritage and honors families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years.

The program is voluntary, places no restrictions on the land, and does not require a fee.

To qualify, farms have to meet the following criteria: The same family must have owned the farm for 100 years by December 31, 2014, and the farm must be at least 10 acres of the original land acquisition and make a financial contribution to the overall farm income.

The following Arkansas farms will be awarded a sign and certificate at the following locations: Tuesday, November 18 @ 1:30 pm – Rogers Conference Center at the Uni-

versity of the Ozarks at Clarksville, AR Wallis Family Farm of Benton County Spriggs Farm of Boone County, Possum Hollow Family Farm (PHFF) of Clark County, Pippin Farm of Franklin County, John K. Carter Farm of Johnson County, Meek Farm of Johnson County*, Fritts Watermill Farm of Madison County, Fred A. Smith Farm of Madison County, Spurlock Family Farm of Madison County, Carruth Farms of Sebastian County, Fulgham Farm of Sebastian County, Sugar Hill Ranch, Inc Farm of Washington County, Foster Farm of Yell County Wednesday, November 19 @ 1:30 am – Arkansas Poultry Federation; 321 S. Victory Street; Little Rock, AR Bennett Farm of Arkansas County*, Frank Wolfe Farm of Arkansas County, Henderson Farm of Arkansas County, Noble Family Farm of Arkansas County, Epstein Land Company of Chicot County, Mary Martin Farm of Craighead County*, Jones Farm of Desha County*, McNew Charter Farm of Faulkner County, E. T. Walton Farm of Lee County, Chris Hallum Farm of Lonoke County, Morris Farm of Lonoke

County, Frances Walls Farm of Lonoke County, Cox Homestead of Nevada County, Fred Alston Farm of Polk County*, Robert Alston Farm of Polk County*, Chudy Farm of Prairie County, Greenwalt Company Farm of Prairie County, St. Joseph Orphanage Farm of Pulaski County, Breckenridge Farm

Wolfe Family Recognized as Century Farm

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of White County, Heritage Ranch of White County., Jerald Burns Family of St. Francis County, Larry Bennett Farm of White County, The H. M Hamilton Family Farm of White County *Family will not be attending ceremony.

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture designated the Frank Wolfe farm in Gillett as a Century Farm in a ceremony held at the Arkansas Poultry Federation in Little Rock November 19, 2014 along with other Arkansas farms receiving the designation. A sign and certificate were awarded to each recipient.

The program recognizes the states agricultural heritage and honors families who have owned and farmed the same property for 100 years or more. The land must have been used for profit farming or ranching activity.

The line of ownership from the original buyer can be traced through any number of relationships such as children, grandchildren, siblings, or nephews

including through marriage or adoption.

The Wolfe Farm History dates back to the late 1800’s when Frank and Stella Day Coffman migrated to Healsburg, Sonoma County, California from Hammersville, Ohio.

Frank had grown up on a farm producing apricots.

In May of 1901, Coffman, his wife, and baby daughter Lola, moved to Gillett, Arkansas because they heard, “cheap farm land was there”.

One son, Emery and another daughter, Jessie, were born after their arrival in Arkansas.

By 1908, Coffman had managed to acquire five parcels of land located 3 miles southwest of Gillett, which make up the original Frank Coffman farming entity. He began his farming operation by raising cattle and crops of potatoes and oats.

In later years, rice, soybeans, and wheat were also planted.

In 1948, Rowlett and Jessie Coffman Wolfe, along with their son Frank, moved to the farm and rented the land from the Frank Coffman estate. After farming the land for many years, the Wolfe’s purchased the Frank Coffman property from the other heirs of his estate.

Their son, Frank Wolfe (grandson to Stella Day Coffman and Frank Coffman) presently own this Century Farm.

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