L (USPS156-140) Vol. 131, Number 49 DeWitt, AR 72042 • 16 Pages • 2 Sections • 75 cents
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Thursday, December 5, 2013
DeWitt Hospital Celebrates 50 Years
CITY COUNCIL
The DeWitt City Council will return back to it’s regular schedule December 9 at 6 p.m.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary will have their annual Christmas potluck supper on December 5, 2013. It will be held at Camp Doughboy and will start at 6:30 p.m. The meat will be furnished by the Legion. Please bring your favorite dish and join us. We will be taking up items to be taken to the Veteran’s Hospitals in Little Rock and North Little Rock. Things they have requested are: puzzles, books, underwear, t-shirts, coffee, socks, just to mention a few.
REDEEMED COGIC
The Redeemed COGIC located at 1110 S. Jefferson St. in DeWitt will be having a special service on Sunday, December 8. The guest evangelist will be David Anderson, pastor of St. Luke COGIC in Elaine, AR. Helena-West Helena District (Stuttgart District Evangelist). Everyone is invited to come and be blessed. Lunch will be served.
COOKBOOK
Virginia’s Favorite Recipes is a collection of recipes compiled by Virginia Koenig Parker, lifelong resident of Arkansas County. Many recipes were prepared at Virginia’s Cafe in Bayou Meto. Pick up a copy, Friday, December 6 from 3-6 p.m. at the Bayou Meto Methodist Church HWY 276 in Bayou Meto.
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.
DeWitt Hospital Board Members with Warren Jennings, Sr. Left to right: Dr. Stan Burleson, Warren Jennings, Sr., Darren Caldwell, Warren Jennings, Jr. and Billy Claude Adams.
DeWitt Hospital celebrated its 50th Year Anniversary on Monday, December 2, 2013, by hosting an open house event. The DeWitt Hospital & Nursing Home Auxiliary members served snacks and gave tours of the Christmas decorations throughout the day. At 5 p.m. a reception was held to recognized Warren Jennings, Sr. for his years of service on the DeWitt Hospital and Nursing Home Board of Directors. Darren Caldwell presented a plaque to Warren Jennings, Sr. who retired from the DHNH Board of Directors this year. Warren Jennings, Sr. had served 22 years on the Board of Directors of which at least 17 were as Board Chairman. DeWitt Hospital held a contest for a logo design to be used on a tee shirt to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Cassie Edwards design was picked out of about 50 entries. Tee Shirts were made us-
ing her design and are being used as a fundraiser event for the Hospital’s Children’s Fund. Cassie received $50 and a tee shirt with her design. Tee shirts are on sale for $15 at the hospital and all proceeds benefit the Hospital’s Children’s Fund. DeWitt Hospital would like to thank everyone who took the time to participate in the contest. The Hospital’s Children’s Fund was first started in the late 1990’s by hospital employees. Various fundraisers are held Cassie Edwards and Darren Caldwell with Cassie’s winning t-shirt throughout the year and design. proceeds are used to purchase Christmas presents for Children in the community. Because of the need clothing or other necessities are being purchased throughout the year for Children in need as well. The funds are also used to purchase a Christmas present every year for each of the nursing home residents as well. BELOW: DHNH Auxiliary Members Gail Rusk, Sherrie Hargrove and Janice Noble helped out with the DeWitt Hospital 50th anniversay event.
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.
Darren Caldwell presents Warren Jennings, Sr. with a plaque for his 22 years on the DeWitt Hospital and Nursing Home Board of Directors.
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LOCAL NEWS
RKANSAS COUNTY
DeWitt Chamber of Commerce Christmas on the Square presents
20th Annual Christmas Parade 200 Years of Christmas in Arkansas County Friday, Dec. 14th @ 4:00pm Parade Registration Form
Business/Organization _____________________ ________________________________________ Contact Person ___________________________ Phone # _________________________________ CHECK ONE:
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Return entry forms to PCCUA or mail to: Scarlet Lamb, DeWitt Chamber, 1210 Rice Belt Ave., DeWitt, AR 72042 Float size is limited to trailers pulled lawn tractors, golf carts, ATVs, etc. No vehicles, large tractors or horses. All entries must be decorated. Entries will be accepted until assembly time. To be eligible for awards you must register by December 12th. Awards: 1st - $150, 2nd Place - $100, 3rd Place - $50
Best of DeWitt Nomination Form
The DeWitt Chamber of Commerce and the DeWitt Era-Enterprise are once again conducting the “Best of DeWitt” contest to reward DeWitt’s best and brightest. We have updated out categories this year, and the Chamber will recognize DeWitt’s Citizen of the year, Educator of the Year, Good Neighbor of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Volunteer/Volunteer Group of the Year and Young Volunteer of the Year at its annual banquet in January. You can help by nominating a person or persons you think deserve recognition. Nominees must live in the boundaries of the DeWitt School District. We would also like to encourage everyone to nominate people who have not been chosen in past years. A nomination form is printed below. Nomination forms can also be picked up at the DeWitt 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 Person making nomination_____________________ Contact number _____________________________ Nominee’s Name____________________________ Address___________________________________ Telephone_________________________________ Workplace (if applicable)_____________________ Years employed (if applicable)_________________ 3. In 100 words or less, please explain why the person deserves the honor for which he or she is being nominated.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Government Arkansas County Quorum Court meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the courthouse. Crocketts Bluff Volunteer Fire Department meets the third Monday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. at the fire station. You do not have to be a board member to attend. DeWitt Airport Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at DeWitt City Hall. DeWitt/Arkansas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets the third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. DeWitt City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. DeWitt Municipal Waterworks meets the second Monday of each month at 3 p.m. at the water office. DeWitt School Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the district office. Gillett City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (November-March) or 7 :30 p.m. (April-October). St. Charles City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the St. Charles Museum. St. Charles Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the St. Charles Fire Department. The St. Charles Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. The St. Charles Fire Department Auxiliary meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. Club Meetings American Legion and Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at Camp Doughboy at 6:30 p.m. Arkansas County Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas County Bank Community Room. Caring and Sharing Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Court Square in DeWitt. Unity Baptist Church Community Clothes Closet is open the first Monday of each month from 4-6 p.m. and the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Delta Medicine Assist Program will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baptist Medical Health Clinic in Stuttgart. DeWitt Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door. DeWitt Athletic Booster Club meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m. DeWitt Band Parents Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the DeWitt High School band room. DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at a location to be announced. The DeWitt Community Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at PCCUA DeWitt campus at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in reading a variety of fiction and nonfiction and discussing books with other readers is welcome to attend. DeWitt Hospital Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at PCC-DeWitt. DeWitt Lions Club meets every Tuesday at noon at The Catfish Shack. DeWitt Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at The Catfish Shack. 40 et 8 meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Doughboy. 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
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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.
November National Adoption Month Over 80 children in Arkansas will be celebrating this holiday season with a new family. During the month of November, which is National Adoption Month, the Department of Human Services oversaw the adoption of 82 children. That brings the total number of adoptions this year to 693. But the need for more loving homes is still great. There are another 500 children in our state currently available for adoption. We are reminded of the need daily now as the traveling Arkansas Heart Gallery is now located close to the entrance of the House in the State Capitol. The gallery is covered with the faces of children who need a home. Over 30 professional photographers donated their time to help make this project possible. If you can’t make it to the Capitol, you can view the pictures and learn more about these children at www. adoptarkansas.org. Many of the children currently available for adoption were removed from their birth family or legal parent due to neglect, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. An adoption cannot take place unless the birth parent or legal parent’s rights have been terminated by the court. The adoption process can take up to 6 months to complete. It includes a home study and background check. But what makes an adoption successful is a family that can make a commitment, deal with rejection, look at progress in small steps, and simply laugh. In addition to the need for adoptive parents in our state, there is even a greater need for foster parents. At any given time there are close to 4,000 children in Arkansas who have been removed from their home. There are just over 1,200 homes currently approved to foster children. Foster parenting is a serious commitment. It requires giving the gift of unconditional love to children and youth who may never have experienced love of any kind and who may not know how to accept it. It also requires the foster parent to be able to separate from those children when they are returned to their birth family or more permanent family situation. But you don’t have to be perfect, to be a perfect parent for a child in care. We know there are many families out there who can provide the perfect home for either adoption or foster care. If you are interested in finding out more about the procedures visit the Department of Human Services website at humanservices.arkansas.gov.
Bicentennial Commemorative Postmark Cancellation for Arkansas County The Arkansas County Bicentennial Committee announces the availability of the USPS special cancellation postmark commemorating the Bicentennial at the celebration at the DeWitt Courthouse on Saturday, December 14. The cancellation postmark is provided by USPS as a community service, An unused First Class postage stamp must be available on the item to be postmarked. The DeWitt Post Office will have a booth at the celebration for postage stamp purchases and for postmarking with the special cancellation. The Historical Review booklet for the Bicentennial has a special page for set aside for a USPS postage stamp and the cancellation mark. This free educational booklet will be available on Saturday. The booklet was researched, written, and edited by Circuit Court Clerk Sarah Merchant and her staff. The cancellation mark celebrating Arkansas County’s Bicentennial will be available at the DeWitt Post Office through the mail-back service for a month after the celebration at the courthouse. Envelopes or cards can be submitted through the mail requesting the commemorative cancellation mark.
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LOCAL NEWS
Obituary Roger Bell
Roger Wayne “Bud” Bell, 71, of Hot Springs, formerly of DeWitt died Saturday, November 30, 2013. He was born November 9, 1942 near Gillett to Roger and Catherine Shireman Bell who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Bell. He was a retired farmer, member of the First Christian Church of DeWitt and Ducks Unlimited. Survivors include his sons: Chad Bell (Kiki) of DeWitt, Todd Bell (Teri) of Stamps; brothers: Charlie Bell of Hot Springs, Jim Bell of Wisconsin; sisters: Marilyn Goins of Van Buren, Teresa Brown of Oklahoma; grandchildren: Starr Bell, Stormee Jo Bell, Coy Bell (Cassie), Hannah Bell, Sydney Smith and Cody Stallings. Graveside services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, December 7th at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens, DeWitt. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, December 6th, at Essex Funeral Home, DeWitt. EssexFuneralHome.com
Robert Paxton
Robert Jackson Paxton, age 92, of DeWitt died Monday, December 2, 2013. He was born August 15, 1921 in New Boston, Illinois to Andrew and Harriet Whiticker Paxton. He was a timber cutter, then worked for and retired from Arkansas County, served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, was a member of the American Legion and Eastside Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Eason Paxton, step-sons: Lloyd Snyder of DeWitt, Eddie Snyder of Bourg, LA, Danny Snyder of St. Charles, Tony Snyder of DeWitt and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, five sisters and a step-son, Wayne Snyder. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m Thursday, December 5th at Eastside Baptist Church with funeral services following at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at DeWitt Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Eastside Baptist Church or charity of choice.
What to know about Medicare in 2014 By Bob Moos/Southwest public affairs officer for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services The New Year brings improvements and other changes to Medicare. Here’s a brief rundown of what to expect in 2014. The best news is that there are no changes in Medicare’s Part B premium and deductible. The standard premium for the part of Medicare that covers your doctor visits and outpatient hospital care will stay the same -- $104.90 per month. Over the past three years, the premium has remained unchanged or turned out lower than first projected. A small number of people with Medicare – about 4 percent – pay surcharges on their Part B premiums because their annual incomes exceed $85,000. They, too, will see no increase in their premiums for physician visits and outpatient services. The Part B deductible for 2014 will also be the same as this past year -- $147. That’s what you pay out of pocket for your doctor appointments and outpatient care at the beginning of each year before your Medicare coverage kicks in and helps to cover costs. You’ll get bigger price breaks on your generic drugs in the “doughnut hole.” If you have a Medicare drug plan and reach the coverage gap, you’ll receive bigger discounts on your generic prescriptions – 28 percent in 2014, compared with 21 percent this past year. You’ll also continue to get about 53 percent off your brand-name drugs. The price breaks are adding up. More than 26,700 Arkansas residents with Medicare have saved $18.2 million on their prescriptions in the coverage gap this past year – an average of $682 per person. The discounts will continue to grow until the doughnut hole disappears in 2020. If you’re dissatisfied with your Medicare Advantage plan, you can quit it beginning Jan. 1. If you’re unhappy with your private Medicare Advantage health plan, an annual “disenrollment” period allows you to return to the traditional fee-for-service Medicare program between Jan. 1 and Feb. 14. You can also pick a drug plan to go with your new coverage. A word of caution here: There are a few things you can’t do during the six-week disenrollment period. You can’t switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another. Nor can you switch from the traditional Medicare program to an Advantage plan. Most people will need to wait until the annual enrollment period in the fall to make either of those changes. If you’re not old enough yet for Medicare but need health care coverage, help is here. If you have Medicare, you don’t need to do anything about the new Health Insurance Marketplace. But if you, a spouse or another family member are too young for Medicare and lacking insurance, this new way of buying coverage may be for you. Health plans sold through the Marketplace will provide you with affordable and comprehensive coverage. Insurers can no longer deny you coverage, or charge you more, because of a pre-existing medical condition. Enrollment continues until March 31. You can shop and sign up online at healthcare.gov or by phone at 1-800-318-2596. You can also sit down with a trained counselor and enroll. For a list of coun-
Obituary Inda Young
Inda Wood Sieber Young, 85, of DeWitt died November 28, 2013. She was born April 5, 1928, in Reydell, AR, to Jessie Ennis Wood and Mellie Vina Hynum Wood. Mrs. Indy, as she was affectionately known, was co-owner of Tax Center of Stuttgart and a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church in DeWitt. She also helped her husband in Young’s Furniture store and made countless flower arrangements for family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and always put others be-
fore herself. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Lester Albert Sieber, Sr., and Harold Young; four brothers Raymond Wood, Darl Wood, Rufus Wood, and Billy Ray Wood; and three sisters Irene Wood, Gladys Trussell, and Shirley Keaton. She is survived by her son Lester Sieber, Jr., of Stuttgart; two grandchildren Jessica (Bailey) Dickson of Stuttgart and Casey Sieber of DeWitt; three brothers Johnny Wood of Stuttgart, Delano (Dixie) Wood of Springdale, and Walter Trussell of DeWitt; two sisters Evelyn (H.D.) Theis of Conway and Carole (Amos) Carver of Gentry. Funeral services were 2:00 December 2 at Unity Missionary Baptist Church in DeWitt with burial in DeWitt Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.
selors in your community, visit localhelp.healthcare. gov or call the 1-800 customer service number. People with incomes up to $45,960 for individuals and $94,200 for families of four may qualify for tax credits to reduce their premiums. Some applicants may also qualify for help with deductibles, co-payments and other out-of-pocket costs. You now have access to your personal health information through Medicare’s “blue button.” Having ready access to your Medicare claims data gives you a better understanding of your health information and greater control. It also makes it easier to share your medical history with your doctors, caregivers or anyone else you choose. Visit mymedicare.gov to use Medicare’s “blue button” today. You can download 12 to 36 months of claims information for Medicare Parts A and B and 12 months of claims information for Part D to your computer or mobile device. As I said, this is just a quick look at Medicare’s more noteworthy changes. The “Medicare and You 2014” handbook you recently received in the mail has a complete summary. If you’d like, you can also visit medicare.gov and download a free digital version of the handbook to your e-reader. Make the most of your Medicare benefits by staying informed.
Brown Promoted to Director of Corporate Safety for Cooperatives
Thank You
The family of Luther Shadwick would like to thank each and everyone for the prayers, cards, memorials, flowers and food. Your acknowledgement is very much appreciated. A special thank you to Dr. Stan Burleson, DeWitt Hospital and Nursing Home for such great care. Also, a special thank you to Essex Funeral Home and Bro. Burt Thomas for a comforting service. Billy & Kathy Shadwick Kathleen & Billy Don Stroh Stanley & JoBeth Shadwick
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Dec. 3, 2013 — Keith Brown has been promoted to director of corporate safety for Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI). “During the past year, Keith has proven to be a results-oriented leader in the safety practices for AECC,” said Duane Highley, president and CEO of AECC/AECI. “He will now direct combined safety programs for AECC and AECI to ensure best safety practices are mutually shared throughout both cooperatives in a consistent manner.” Prior to joining the cooperatives, Brown worked for 25 years in safety-related positions in the manufacturing, government and energy sectors. He holds a master’s of science degree in operations management from the University of Arkansas and a bachelor’s of science degree in organizational management from John Brown University.
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LOCAL NEWS
National Council of the National Society Sons and Daughters of Colonial Clergy
Left to right: Governor General Linda Wetzel, Virginia Frost, Jean Pollard
The National Council of the National Society Sons and Daughters of Colonial Clergy met at the Clarion Inn in Wakefield, Massachusetts on November 1“. Conducting the Meeting was Linda Wetzel, Governor General. Attending from Arkansas was Virginia Frost National Registrar from Camden and Jean Pollard Councilor Class of 2015 from Stuttgart. Wetzel greeted those present and declared a Quorum. Reverend Da-
vid Ramsey gave the Invocation. Mary Wassung led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. The Agenda was approved. Wetzel appointed Barbara Smith and Pollard to the Minutes Approval Committee. Reports from Officers started with the Governor General and followed by six others. Secretary General’s Report was read as she had had eye surgery. Councilor Andrea Crossman Class of
2015 served as Secretary General ProTem. Treasurer General G. Steven Brown gave a detailed report and concluded saying that the Society was in good shape. Registrar General Frost reported the approval of twentyseven new members. This was set off by the loss of deceased members; so a need for new members was encouraged. Historian General Ramsey announced he had updated the Society Scrapbook. Wetzel called
for Councilor Reports. Scholarship Chairman Barbara Smith announced the winner, Ronald L. Buford and was pleased to say that he would be the speaker at the Meeting on November 2nd. Treasurer Brown told of the progress on the printing of the Lineage Set of Books. Donations were approved. Among these was a motion to donate $500 to the Jamestowne Settlement Church Tower Fund in Virginia.
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Andrea Crossman to be chairman of Council Meeting in 2014. The National Council Meeting was held in The First Parish Congregational Church in Wakefield on November 2. In a history of this church it had “gathered” in Redding in 1644, the 23rd church established in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Thirteen of theses churches are still active congregations. A log meetinghouse was its original structure. There are eleven known members of First Parish who are descended from the earliest settlers. There were 41 members on the 1644 roll, in 1912 they claimed 493 members. In 1993 the massive fifth structure serves 1,011 members. Governor General Wetzel called the November 2nd Meeting to order at 10:35 AM in the historic First Parish Church with Sister Hilda Carey giving the Invocation. Deputy Governor General John Bourne led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Barbara Smith was introduced as Past Governor General. At conclusion of Business, Smith introduced the speaker
Ron Buford one of Andover Newton Theological School’s students and recipient of National Society Sons and Daughters of Colonial Clergy’s $6,500 scholarship. Buford noted, “Organizations such as Colonial Clergy make a difference. God has opened many ways and your scholarship has been one of those!” The election of the 2014 Nominating Committee followed with Mary Wassung as chair. The new Class of Councilors 2016 were voted on and installed by Sister Carey. They are: Mary Wassung, Lila Kimbell, Verne Thayer, Rev. Ms. Marsha Davis and Sally Davis. A Memorial Service was held for the thirtyfive deceased members. Announcements: Spring Council, Friday April 12, 2014, at Holiday Inn in Washington, D.C., 3 PM. Joint Fellowship Meeting, Saturday April 13,2014, University Club, Washington, DC. Annual Meeting, November 1 & 2, 2014, Framingham, MA at Hampton Inn. Benediction was by Sister Carey. Adjourned to the Church Dining Room for lunch and dismissed.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Pride of Gillett 4-H
Monday, December 9 Grilled Chicken Strips Creole Sauce Oven Roasted Potatoes Glazed Beets, White Bread Butterscotch Pudding Milk Tuesday, December 10 Smoked Sausage Tater Gems, Baked Beans Hot Dog Bun Peaches and Pinapple Mustard, Milk Wednesday, December 11 Beef Stroganoff
The Pride of Gillett 4-H met on November 21st with 16 members, 3 parents, 3 leaders, and a guest speaker in attendance. Members brought canned food items for the Gillett Food pantry and enjoyed a snack provided by
funds donated by the Gillett Civic Group. Alta Lockley, the 4-H program officer with the Cooperative Extension Service spoke to the group about what 4-H is and how we can best serve 4-H and our community. Alta also
went opened and closed the meeting to teach the members the proper way to conduct a meeting. After the meeting was closed the members began work on a Christmas craft that will be completed at the next meeting. The members
To submit news contact: Darla Grantham, P.O. Box 324, Gillett, AR 72055, call (870) 548-2850, or email dgrantham@p cc ua. edu. Angel Tree Santa has contacted the Gillett/Tichnor elves to remind them of their Angel Tree at Planters and Merchants Bank. The elves worked hard during Thanksgiving and the tree is up with 37 Angels ready to be picked up by Santa helpers. Santa helpers can pick an Angel at the bank or by calling Lesa at 548-2211. The elves are very busy and know the time is short but please help them out and choose an Angel soon. Please have their packages at the bank by Wednesday,
Dec. 18th. Santa and his elves appreciate all the support you give to the children in the community to make Christmas a special to time to all the children. Christmas Past and Present Celebration The city of Gillett has a special day planned for Saturday, December 14th, 2013. The 6th annual “Christmas Past and Present” celebration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Join Santa for breakfast at Gillett United Methodist Church and wear your pajamas! “It’s Christmas Charlie Brown!” is the theme for this year’s parade. It will begin on the west end of Main Street at 11:00 a.m. Cash prizes will be given. Lineup is at 10:30 a.m. Contact Sally Keffer at 870-8306012 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. The special day will end with the annual Gillett City Christmas Tree Lighting at Jesswein Memorial Park. Gillett Citizen of the Year will be named followed by Christmas carols and an appearance by Santa. He will be delivering fruit and candy to the children. Come out and enjoy this day full of Christmas activities.
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and leaders would like to thank the Gillett Civic Group for their generous donation to help provide snacks and craft supplies for this meeting and upcoming meetings as well. The next Pride of Gillett 4-H meeting will be on December 19th.
News In and Around Gillett By Darla Grantham
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PCCUA and HLT to Present Christmas Show Christina Grantham will serve as a soloist in a Christmas concert presented by PCCUA and Helena Little Theater to be held on December 8th, 2013 in Lily Peter Auditorium at PCCUA, Helena-West Helena. The event will be held at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 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.
Monday, December 9 Breakfast Whole Wheat Toast with Jelly Cereal, Fruit Juice Low Fat White Milk Lunch Chicken Strips Mashed Potatoes Fresh Grapes, Wheat Roll, Ketchup Tuesday, December 10 Breakfast Two Whole Wheat Pancakes with Syrup Sausage Links Fresh Fruit Low Fat White Milk Lunch Pepperoni Pizza Tossed Salad, Fresh Fruit, Banana Bread Wednesday, December 11 Breakfast Whole Wheat Toast Sticks,Cereal Fresh Oranges Low Fat White Milk
Lunch Beef Tacos/Cheese Pinto Beans Shredded Lettuce Apple Wedges Oatmeal Cookie Thursday, December 12 Breakfast Scramble Eggs Whole Wheat Biscuits Sausage Patty Fruit Juice Low Fat White Milk Lunch Spaghetti/Meat Sauce Seasoned Green Beans Pinapple Chunks Wheat Roll Friday, December 13 Breakfast Whole Wheat Toast with Jelly, Cereal Fresh Fruit Low Fat White Milk Lunch BBQ Pulled Pork Baked Chips, Cole Slaw Sliced Peaches
St. Charles, Crocketts Bluff and Ethel News By Margaret Aycock – 870-282-8030 - jaymara@hughes.net I hope that everyone had a very good Thanksgiving and lots of food to eat. Our deepest sympathy and our prayers goes out to the family of India (Woods, Seiber) Young. Indy, as she was mostly known by, was a very dear friend of everyone that knew her, and like close family to me. I understand that Indy went to meet her Heavenly Savior on November
28, 2013. Her visitation was December 1, at Essex Funeral Home in DeWitt. She was put to rest in DeWitt Cemetary. Lester, Jessica, Casey, and all members of her family, J.W. and I are here for you, if you need us. Spencer and Sevella Parker and Sevella’s niece, Ida Newkirk from St. Charles, traveled to Little Rock Thanksgiving Day for lunch and to do some
shopping. BIRTHDAYS: Samuel Webb Dec. 5 Jennifer Hughey Dec. 6 Brian Adams - Dec. 7 Harlyn Padgett Dec. 7 Charles Neal - Dec. 7 Tammy Pfaffenberger - Dec. 7 Camden Westfall Dec. 8 Vance Fisher Dec. 8 Jay Bly - Dec. 8
Ricky Bateman Dec. 8 Jennifer Bussey Dec. 9 Carly Pike - Dec. 9 Karen Watts: Dec. 10 ANNIVERSARIES: Shawn & Karen Hudsepth - Dec. 6 Johnathin & Johnnie Ann Canamore
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executive vice president Gary Kalman of The Center for Responsible Lending, the new rules are working to ensure that banks don’t issue mortgages
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FAITH & RELIGION WEEKLY SERMON
A Solemn Warning By William Wood
It is the ministers duty to look after the sheep that God has place him over. But it is also his duty to give solemn warning to unbelievers. 1 John 5:10 “He that believeth not God has made Him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave His son.” And what is that record? It is the written word of God that we call the Bible. In the book, we are told that we should not continue to walk in the dark, and every human that has not been born of the Spirit of God is still walking in spiritual darkness. It is true that our warning will often fall on deaf ears, but our duty remains the same! Men love darkness rather than light, because their deeds are evil, but the spirit of God that is in a Believer sheds light wherever he goes! This light, which is actually the Spirit of Christ manifesting itself, will shine before a unbeliever and let him see himself as he really is. He will see his past unbelief as a terrible sin, and be shocked at his crime. This may not happen over night, but never fear child of God, He is working on their case! And so the heart of a Christian longs to see Grace given to the unbeliever. We look back on our own life, and see how that our race had been lost by sin, and that it was infinite mercy that picked us up out of our lost condition. So what we desire to do in this sermon is to cause every person who is still lost to look at himself as in a glass, and see clearly where the road he is on leads! We wish to make him wiling to be changed, as he sees how he has been treading the forgiving Grace of God under his feet. It is always good for a man to see himself as God sees him. And be it known to you lost person, that unless you are repentant and are trusting what Jesus Christ did to make you righteous, you are in God’s eyes as a lost sinner! You may have some good works, but if “Righteousness Comes by Keeping the Law, then Christ is dead in vain.” (Gal. 2:21) We do not wish to give any comfort to those people who won’t turn to Christ for salvation! Our prayer is that God will make them more and more uncomfortable, until in despair, they turn to the Creator, who gives peace that is not of this word. To see a blind man sitting in a public place, asking alms of the passer-by’s is a sad thing! But it is not near as sad as to see a man with 20-20 vision, walking with his head high, and his chest stuck out, supporting that he has the world by tail, so to speak. When truth is he is apt to split hell wide open any day. The physically blind man might be a Christian, but the other one is drawing closer to the flames with each passing day! We hear a lost person say, “No man can come to me except the Father who has sent me I saw him.” But the Lord explains His own works in another place, where He says, “Ye will not come unto me that ye might have life.” So then the sinner’s inability he’s in his own stubborn will! It is because he will not, that he cannot! Let every lost person be sure of this, if you go to hell, it was your fault and not God’s. Amen!
Doubts
By Pastor Steve Ellison Has your faith ever been weak? Have you wondered if your big mouth said too much? Have you ever felt all alone? Have you ever had doubts? Have you ever felt terribly persecuted? Did you wonder if perhaps it was your fault, that you really deserved what was happening to you? Have you passed through a long, dark valley, even the valley of the shadow of death? Did you wonder where your help would come from? Did you wonder where your Savior was? Did you wonder what He was doing and why didn’t He come to your rescue? Did you wonder if this darkness would ever pass? Well I have and so did John the Baptist. One of the jobs of the prophets was to speak truth to power. Prophets were called to hold rulers accountable for their actions. Thus John the Baptist offended Herod the Great and his new wife by pointing out their adultery. John was rewarded with a long-term reservation in a dungeon under the palace floor at Machaerus. The questions above are bad enough as I walk through the comfort and freedom of my modern day life. I can only imagine how these questions must have ricocheted off the solid rock walls in the dark dungeon. I suppose that John could hear the sounds of laughter and extravagance dropping down from the palace floor above him. The hissing Serpent must have had a field day with John’s doubts. I am quite sure that I cannot imagine all the questions John must have asked himself. Perhaps John was even afraid that he had led others down the wrong path. Whatever the case, the right question was about to dawn on John. Luke 7:19 records the question, “Summoning two of his disciples, John sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are You the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?” NASU Our doubts will either lead us to Christ or away from Christ. John overcame in the only possible way, the only way that was open to him and to us. His dark doubts and despair opened the door of hope. When John asked the question, “Are you the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?” he was on the verge of victory. The light was already dawning in the darkness. An honest inquiry to Christ about His nature and being will not go unanswered. John had already conquered just by asking the question. Our doubts must be allowed to lead us to Christ, who is the only One with the answers to our questions. Luke 7:21-23 gives Christ’s marvelous, compassionate, certain declaration that He is indeed without a doubt the Expected One, “At that very time He cured many people of diseases and afflictions and evil spirits; and He gave sight to many who were blind. And He answered and said to them, “Go and report to John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have the gospel preached to them. Blessed is he who does not take offense at Me.” NASU Jesus answered John’s question by performing some miracles just for John’s benefit, just to relieve John’s doubts. We worship a compassionate Savior! Jesus told John’s disciples to report to John what He
Thanksgiving Hangoer By Tom Smith
They say confession is good for the soul. So, I guess here’s as good a place as any to start: I’ve got a Thanksgiving hangover. Yep, it’s hard to admit, but I do. Once again, I ate too much on Thanksgiving Day. What’d you think I was talking about? Gotcha, didn’t I. Oh well, a little levity is good for the soul, especially when you’re dealing with such a “heavy” subject. Sorry. I couldn’t resist. Seems I’m on a roll after having eaten one too many rolls and I couldn’t help myself—and, as the chicken, who was Hardshell Baptist, or the exercise fanatic said, “And, that’s no yolk!!” Sorry. Couldn’t resist again. I’d been working so hard on losing weight and keeping in shape. For five months I’ve been doing CrossFit, which is, without a doubt, the hardest exercise regiment I’ve ever done. When I look around my class and see that everyone else is at least half my age, I wonder what I’m doing out there. But, when I look at my waistline and the scales, I’m glad I’ve been sticking with it—i.e., until Thanksgiving came and I gained four pounds! Four pounds! Couldn’t have been all those sweets, could it? Yea, that’s probably what caused it, especially since there are only two types of pies I like: Hot and cold. And, like Baby Huey once said, “The doctor put me on a weight-reduction program, sent me home and said to cut my food in half. Can’t understand why I haven’t lost any weight. Maybe it’s because I ate both halves.” Sorry. Couldn’t resist once again. But, it’s hard to stay serious when you’re writing a column on “Thanksgiving Hangover” and you’re talking about your waistline rather than a headache from drinking too much. I’ve often wondered what it’d be like to be so in love with Jesus that you were obsessed with Him. In reality, that’s what He meant in His Beatitudes when He said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after Righteousness—for they shall be filled” (Matthew 5:6).
was doing. John would certainly recognize Jesus deeds as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy identifying the Messiah. The next time that doubts assail you and the Serpent hisses, take your cue from John the Baptist and cast yourself on Christ who will answer your doubts with marvelous compassion.
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Both of those verbs are intensive and denote desperation like someone who’s about to perish unless he gets something to eat or drink soon. And, dear Reader, I’m afraid very few of us fit into that category when it comes to Jesus, reading His Word or praying. We’re more like binge eaters and drinkers. One minute we’ll gorge ourselves; the next minute we forget all about all of that. Then, we wonder why we’re physically overweight and spiritually malnourished. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. We simply have to fall in love with Christ more than we are worldly pleasures, p a s s i o n s , possessions, etc. Simply put, like the early Christians who died a martyr’s death, we have to have Him as our number one priority in life. Period. Only then will we know what it means to “hunger and thirst after Him.” Jesus went on to say that anyone who is desperate to “know Him and the Power of His Resurrection” (Philippians 3:10) will soon delight in Him—i.e., “they shall be filled,” which literally means “gorged” in the original language of Greek. Or, they’ll be “satiated and satisfied.” Let’s face it: There’s nothing or no one in this world who can satisfy the longing soul like Jesus. Someone once said, “There’s a God-shaped hole in your heart that nothing can fill but Him.” St. Augustine said, “Our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee, O God.” Here’s hoping that my Thanksgiving Hangover will cause me to want to be a spiritually plump follower of Jesus. In fact, that’s my New Year’s Prayer even before 2014 dawns. Here’s hoping it’s yours, too. 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.
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Red Cross encourages eligible Celebrate the Season to be donors to give gift of life presented Dec. 8 at PCCUA The holiday season is here, and with it comes the exchange of gifts among family and friends. For many hospital patients, one gift on their wish list can’t be found at stores: a blood donation. Blood donations could be the gift of life to people like Lauren McCrary, who was immediately hospitalized after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. She received more than 140 blood and platelet transfusions. Now in remission, she serves as the blood drive coordinator at the high school where she works. “I can never repay the donors who helped save my life, but I can remind others that giving blood is truly the gift that means something,” Lauren said. “The blood I received has helped me celebrate more holiday seasons with my family.” The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give what could be the most meaningful gift of the season to someone. Appointments can be made by visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Upcoming blood donation opportunities: Arkansas County Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Riceland Mill, 165 S. Grand in Stuttgart, Ark. Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Riceland Foods, 2120 S. Park Ave. in Stuttgart, Ark.
Dec. 23 from 12-4 p.m. at DeWitt Hospital, 1641 N. Whitehead Drive in De Witt, Ark.
Desha County Dec. 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at McGehee Municipal Complex, 901 Holly St. in McGehee, Ark. Jefferson County Dec. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Arkansas State Highway & Transportation Department, 4900 Highway 65 South in Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Simmons First National Bank, 501 Main St. in Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at American Red Cross, 1610 W. 42nd St. in Pine Bluff, Ark. How to donate blood Simply call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at checkin. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and
Postagram captures Red Cross moments During the holiday season, blood donors can invite loved ones to follow in their footsteps and help patients in need or let someone know they rolled up a sleeve in his or her honor with a customized postcard. Donors take a photo of a Red Cross moment, whether it’s relaxing on a donor bed, enjoying a post-donation snack or meeting a blood recipient, then upload it at rcblood.org/ holidaypostcard and add a message. The “postagram” is mailed anywhere, courtesy of the Red Cross and Postagram.
weight requirements. About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-forprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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!
(Marla Clark photo) Join Phillips College and Helena Little Theatre for a traditional and delightful holiday event that will fill the air with the anticipation and excitement for the season to come. A wonderful experience for children and adults, Celebrate the Season is a magical experience no matter what the weather is like outside. Featuring beautiful music, scenery, special lighting effects, and appearances by Santa Claus, this holiday showcase will be performed as a Warfield Concert at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in Lily Peter Auditorium at PCCUA-Helena-W. Helena. Download your free tickets at www.warfieldconcerts.com. The show is being sponsored by Helena Marine Service, in memory of Jim Walden, and Roller Citizens Funeral Home.
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Jacob Capps, age 12, participated in the 2013 Cook’s Lake Youth Hunt, Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1. On November 30, Capps killed a 250 lbs boar hog. He is the first to kill a boar hog on Cook’s Lake. Capps then returned on December 1 and killed a 7pt buck as well as a doe. He is the first to kill all three during the Youth Hunt.
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Dalen McDonald from Benton, age 12, killed a black bear that weighed 255 lbs in Ethel, Saturday, November 30.
Logan Wright, age 8, killed his first deer, a nubbin buck, on November 24.
Sarah Friedman of Sherwood killed her first deer, a 170 pound doe, while hunting with her uncle, Michael Seamon, in Shirley. Sarah is the 14-year-old daughter of Kimberly Friedman and the granddaughter of Janie Seamon of DeWitt.
Micah Fisher, age 9, killed his first deer, a doe, December 1, while hunting with his gramps, Palmer Fisher in Ethel. He is the son of Glen and Crystal Fisher.
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DeWitt Hospital Gets New Ambulances
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Endotracheal intubation (in some cases, naso as well), Manual and repositioning, Oro- and Airway advanced airway management, deep suctioning, use of nasopharyngeal airway adjuncts, manual removal management Magill forceps. Rapid sequence intubation, surgical airways of obstructions, suctioning (including needle cricothyrotomy and others) Initial assessment (rate, effort, symmetry, skin Pulse oximetry, active oxygen administration by endotracheal color), obstructed airway maneuver, passive tube or other device using BVM. Use of mechanical Breathing oxygen administration by nasal cannula, retransport ventilators, active oxygen administration by surgical breathing and non-re-breathing mask, active airway, decompression of chest using needle/valve device oxygen administration by Bag-Valve-Mask device. (needle thoracotomy) Ability to interpret assessment findings in terms of levels of Assessment of pulse (rate, regularity, volume), perfusion, intravenous fluid replacement, vasoconstricting blood pressure and capillary refill, patient drugs. Intraosseous cannulation (placement of needle into Circulation positioning to enhance circulation, recognition and marrow space of a large bone), central venous access control of hemorrhage of all types using direct and (central venous catheter by way of external jugular or indirect pressure and tourniquets subclavian) Dynamic resuscitation including intubation, Expanded Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway drug therapy options, ECG interpretation & monitoring, Cardiac arrest management, manual ventilation with bag valve manual defibrillator, synchronized mechanical or chemical maks, automatic external defibrillator cardioversion, external pacing of the heart. Drug administration (includes anti-arrhythmics) Cardiac Not permitted in Arkansas Cardiac monitoring and interpretation of ECGs Monitoring Drug Limited oral, limited aerosol, limited injection Intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous injection (bolus), administration (usually IM) IV drip per ETT, per rectal tube, per infusion pump Low-risk/immediate requirements assist patients Considerable expansion of permitted drugs, including in taking their prescribed medications such as; analgesics (narcotic or otherwise) (for pain), antiarrhythmics Drug types nitroglycerin (chest pain), oral glucose (diabetes), (irregularities in heartbeat), major cardiac resuscitation permitted epinephrine (Allergic Reaction), Inhalers drugs, bronchodilators (for breathing), vasoconstrictors (to (Asthma). improve circulation), sedatives More detailed physical assessment and history, auscultation, Patient Basic physical assessment, ‘vital’ signs, history of interpretation of assessment findings, ECG interpretation, assessment general and current condition glucometry, capnography, pulse oximetry Assessment, control of bleeding, application of pressure Wound Assessment, control of bleeding, application of dressings and other types of dressings. Wound cleansing, management pressure dressings and other types of dressings wound closure
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DeWitt Hospital recently purchased two new ambulances for Emergency Medical Services. The new ambulances are replacing two trucks that have been in service over 10 years. The hospital board approved the purchase of two ambulances because there was a huge money saving opportunity if purchased immediately. If the Organization had waited to purchase the second ambulance in another year or so it would have been at twice the cost. Funding was aided by having the city sales tax money available to use for the purchase which wasn’t available in the past. DHNH Board Members also elected to upgrade the service provided to the community by approving both ambulances to operate as advanced life support services. Currently the hospital’s ambulance service is operating as one advance life support and one basic life support ambulance. The hospital utilizes the paramedic ambulance to respond to all emergencies when available and transfers by physician’s request. This means that if the paramedic ambulance is out on a transfer then the basic life support ambulance is left to respond to emergency calls. DeWitt Hospital EMS is very fortunate to have the most up to date equipment to provide the best possible care to our communities. We are very thankful to DeWitt Hospital Board of Directors and to the citizens of DeWitt for making this possible. It’s a fact that not everyone knows or understands the difference between advanced life support and basic life support ambulances. For a better understanding of what advanced life support can do vs. what emergency medical technician can do on a basic life support ambulance see the chart below.
Arkansas County Surpasses Goal for Operation Christmas Child Thanks to numerous churches, organizations, and individuals, Arkansas County’s goal of 2,500 shoeboxes for needy children was surpassed and reached 3,001for this mission of Samaritan’s Purse. Relay centers in Stuttgart and DeWitt were open Nov. 18th-25th collecting shoeboxes filled with toys, candy, toiletry items, clothes, and much more for the children. The shoeboxes were taken to Little Rock on Monday and trasnported to Denver, CO where the processing center is held for our region. From there the shoeboxes will go to Togo (South Africa), Guyana (South America) or Mexico. If you would like more information about this ministry and how you, your church, or organization can get involved next year contact Dina Counce (870-946-5097) or Joyce Hargrove (870-8304768).
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COMMUNITY NEWS
December 13 -14 is Christmas on the Square In addition to a full schedule of activities by the Arkansas County Bicentennial committee to celebrate Arkansas County’s 200th birthday in the Southern District Courthouse in DeWitt for December 14th, the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce and DeWitt PRIDE have scheduled Christmas on the Square activities for December 13-14, according to Darleen Frizzell of DeWitt PRIDE. The members of the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce are currently selling chances to win a shopping spree worth $1,000 of cash and certificates from the merchants in DeWitt for $1.00 a chance or 6 for $5.00. Tickets may be purchased at all three banks in DeWitt, City Hall, or from any Chamber of Commerce member. They will also be available for purchase at the DeWitt Lions Club Pancake Supper and at the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce booth in the courthouse during the Arkansas Bicentennial Celebration. Winners will be announced at 4:00 p.m. on December 14. DeWitt City Hall is sponsoring a Christmas light decorating contest for the residents of DeWitt to encourage decorating our city in preparation for the many visitors for these celebrations. The deadline to enter is December 10, and winners will be announced December 14 by Mayor Ralph Relyea. The entry fee is only $5.00 and can be turned in at DeWitt City Hall or by mail: DeWitt Christmas Decorating Contest, 120 Court Square, DeWitt, Arkansas 72042. Proceeds of the contest will be donated to a local food drive and toy drive for benefit of children in DeWitt. For more information contact the DeWitt City Clerk. The DeWitt Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 13 at 4:00 p.m. Line-up will start at First Baptist Church. During to the increased of activities planned for the DeWitt Square on Saturday, candy may NOT be thrown from the floats this year to eliminate trash and to avoid safety issues for our visitors to the Square. The theme of the parade is “200 years of Christmas in Arkansas County.” Any organization wishing to leave their float for display on Saturday may park their float at the DeWitt Bank and Trust Company parking lot on the
corner of Second Street and Adams (parking lot next to the old fire station) through December 15. This will allow our visitors unable to attend the parade to enjoy the theme of “200 years of Christmas” as they visit our downtown square and the courthouse. For more information, call Gary Oltmann at Arkansas County Bank or Kirk Vansandt at Farmers and Merchants Bank. Entry is free. The DeWitt Lions Club is having its annual Pancake Supper directly following the parade in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church. This Christmas season event is a 50-plus year tradition by the DeWitt Lions Club. The ticket price of $7.00 per person includes bacon and sausage with a bottomless plate of homemade pancakes. Children under the age of 3 eat free. Tickets will be available at the door or may be purchased in advance from any DeWitt Lions Club member. Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship and dining while being served by the DHS LEO Club members and the DeWitt Lions Club. As always, sponsor donations will be accepted by the club to offset the expenses of chairing this traditional event and will benefit the club’s projects for sight preservation and the community. With the proceeds of last year’s pancake supper, the members of the DeWitt Lions Club were able to erect a flag pole at the entrance of the DeWitt Cemetery in memory and honor of all past, present, and future Lions Club members as well as all veterans. This monument will stand perpetually to commemorate their service to our country, community and all humanity. The DeWitt Square will be bustling with activities from the Arkansas County Bicentennial Celebration and Christmas on the Square activities planned by many organizations on Saturday, December 14. Due to the increase walking traffic and the Santa’s Express Train route, the inside parking lots and handicap parking to the DeWitt Court House will be blocked off from parking. Parking will be available on the outside lots near the retail merchant locations and at various parking lots and locations off of the Square in the downtown commercial district. Santa’s Shuttle
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$1,000 Christmas Shopping Spree Tickets are on sale now at local businesses for $1 each. The drawing will be held December 14th at the Arkansas County Bicentennial Celebration.
Service will be available at the DeWitt Bank and Trust Company parking lot. This service will provide transportation from the bank parking lot to the front sidewalk of the Arkansas County Courthouse and a return trip to the vehicle when needed. Santa Shuffle Service Depots will be set up at each location, offering seating for our visitors as they wait for the shuttle service. Anyone having a golf cart that can be used for this service, please contact Darleen Frizzell at 870946-3531. Volunteers are also needed to drive for two hours. Please contact Bobby Ashcraft or Robert Criswell, coordinators of the shuttle service. Hopefully this will allow our handicapped visitors to enjoy the activities of Christmas on the Square and the Arkansas County Bicentennial Celebration. DeWitt PRIDE “Mistletoe Merchants on the Square” is 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Hornbeck Building next to Gallery G Antiques to allow our small business owners, fund raising organizations and crafters to have a presence on the Square. Rental for booth space inside of the building is $15; however, any vendors may set up along the sidewalks in front of the vacant building locations around the square for free. For more information, contact Amanda Hargrove at 501-4166794. DeWitt PRIDE encourages local organizations looking for a fundraising activity to have a bake sale at this time before the Christmas holidays. DHS East Lab students will be positioned at several locations around the historic DeWitt Court Square dressed in period costumes for the Walking Tour of DeWitt Court Square with the assistance of the Grand Prairie Historical Society. Printouts will be available for all interested in the history of each building and documented stories and historical events of the DeWitt Court Square. The students will also be archiving pictures and stories as a DHS East Lab project for our historic downtown district. When developed, a visitor to our Square will be able to use his or her smart phone and a QR code placed in the store-
fronts of each building and read its history from a website link on the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce’s website, www.de-
wittchamberofcommerce. com. Anyone wishing
to donate photos for this project or wishing to assist the students as a community mentor or partner should contact Mrs. Carole Anderson at the DeWitt High School. It would be a great opportunity to preserve the history of DeWitt. The east exit off of the DeWitt Square next to DeWitt Publishing will be blocked for “Relive Your Cruisin’ Days” Antique Car Show. The area will be the location and will feature the antique vehicles of several Arkansas County residents used to cruise the DeWitt Square during the 50’s through the 80’s. For more information contact Raeann Refeld Braithwaite at 870-8301425. DeWitt Junior Women’s Club will host Breakfast with Santa at 9:00 a.m. on the north side on the courthouse lawn. Santa will be available for pictures. A monetary donation or a nonperishable snack for the DeWitt Elementary Backpack Program is encouraged but not required. Free rides on the Santa’s Express will be available at Santa’s Train Depot located on the NE corner of the DeWitt Courthouse lawn across from McGahhey Hardware and Jason’s Consignments. The route will be around the DeWitt Court Square. Children activities are also planned for this corner of the courthouse lawn throughout the morning. This event is sponsored by Pattillo School. The citizens of Arkansas County are encouraged to be a part of Arkansas County history. DeWitt PRIDE encourages everyone to be on the DeWitt Square at 2:30 p.m. to get ready for a historical aerial photograph to be taken around 2:45 p.m. in the front of the DeWitt Courthouse on December 14. This photo will be put in the time capsule to be buried on December 14 and reopened in 25 years. This is a great opportunity for our citizens to be placed in our county’s history as we commemorate the 200th Celebration of
Arkansas County. This photo will also be displayed at each of the museums around Arkansas County. Public restrooms will be provided by Arkansas County Fair Association and located at the north entrance to the DeWitt Court Square across from the Memorial Building. Looking for a special Christmas gift for an Arkansas County native or DeWitt Citizen? DeWitt PRIDE is selling commemorative DeWitt prints for $25 plus $5.00 if mailing is needed. This print is a collage of historic places in DeWitt and would make a great memento for any native of DeWitt. Also available are autographed copies of the DeWitt’s Sesquicentennial booklet by renown wildlife artist and Arkansas County native, Zettie Jones. Mrs. Jones was commissioned for the painting which was printed on the front of the booklet by C. Frank Scott and Christina Verderosa, then owners of DeWitt Publishing, to commemorate DeWitt’s 150th celebration in 2003. The booklet contains the history of DeWitt along with other contributions from the retail businesses owners and families of DeWitt. These items will be available at the DeWitt PRIDE booth at Merchants on the Square or in the DeWitt Courthouse on December 14. For more information, contact Darleen Frizzell at 870-946-3531. During the holiday season, the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce / DeWitt PRIDE Christmas Lights Spectacular can be enjoyed each evening on the DeWitt Courthouse lawn between 5 p.m. and midnight. Picnic tables have been provided by the Arkansas County Fair Association for people to dine on the lawn among the snowflakes and angels and enjoy the lights at the evening. The four bench locations on the corner of the courthouse lawn have been decorated by Tommy’s Rexall, Owens Photography, Pattillo School and PCCUA. This would be a great location to take your Christmas card photos with the Arkansas County Courthouse in the background to commemorate this special date in your fami-
lies’ memories. And don’t forget to take your Christmas card photos of your family and make it a part of the time capsule currently being stocked at the Arkansas County Circuit Clerk office. Beginning in 2014, Memorial Lane will be added to the current light displays for the courthouse lawn and will be located on the east side of the Court Square. Donations can be made in memory of loved ones to enable the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce to begin a Charles Dickens’ theme to coordinate with the city’s future landscape designs for the new street lamps. Memorial cards will be placed on the lawn for donations made of $250 or more. Memorials made up to $250 will be acknowledgement by the Chamber of Commerce at the beginning of each Christmas season and on the website. For more information about Memorial Lane, contact Darleen Frizzell, project coordinator. Displays will be purchased as donations are received. For more information about how you can become involved in the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce or DeWitt PRIDE, contact Gary Oltmann, Scarlett Lamb or Kayleen Cunningham of the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce, or Tami Hornbeck, Denise Moss or Darleen Frizzell of DeWitt PRIDE. DeWitt PRIDE is a volunteer committee of the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce and is a downtown network of Main Street Arkansas. To keep abreast of the activities around DeWitt, please go to the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce website, www.dewittchamberofcommerce. The chamber’s website is currently our city’s link to the internet. If you are a business owner, please consider becoming a member of the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce for 2014 and have your website linked. If you are interested in volunteering for your community, join DeWitt PRIDE with a membership of $20.00 annually. Find your passion and help us revitalize and invest in DeWitt’s economy. You can also like DeWitt PRIDE’s Facebook page – People Revitalizing and Investing in DeWitt’s Economy.
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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.
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The DeWitt Era-Enterprise is SPREADING the holiday spirit this season!
We are offering our customers a special “Total Holiday Package” this year! This package is designed to add extra value to your traditional Christmas advertising in our yearly special edition “Letters to Santa” penned from local elementary school children.
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States Department of Interior) is as follows: In the opinion of Secure Arkansas, county resolutions against what we see as a contrived “sweetheart lawsuit” between USFWS/USDOI and CBD may be an exercise in futility that would only serve to distract or prevent counties from taking other effective action. (i.e. adoption of County Land Use and Management Plans, also known as Resource Plans, which obtain joint planning power, etc. for the counties with federal agencies pertaining to the balanced and lawful management of their local natural resources.) We believe the proposed resolution by AAC is worded in a way that would further weaken the constitutional provision of Article 7 Section 28 because it would lump together counties as a unit of cooperation under the non-governmental umbrella of AAC – AND, in our estimation, the counties would then be cooperating mostly with outside stakeholders in a way that would insure the eventual (by 2018) success of this latest revealed environmental/bureaucratic scheme of federal land-grabbing. Though on the surface, the proposed AAC resolution appears to oppose the wrongful ESA (Endangered Species Act) listings, in reality it would only serve to promote them in the long run. Again, it is the opinion of Secure Arkansas that the proposed AAC resolution would be a forfeiture by the counties of their opportunity and responsibility to exercise distinct and individual authority of “exclusive original jurisdiction” in all matters pertaining to local concerns, including “endangered species critical habitat”. (Loose knit cooperation among numerous counties exercising “exclusive original jurisdiction” could instead create powerful coalitions of constitutionally-empowered local county governments.) So therefore, we recommend that the AAC resolution be scrapped BECAUSE, aside from the aforementioned reasons, a local legislative “resolve” is a meaningless token in the judicial arena anyway. Instead of wasting county time passing a useless resolution, the only remedy Secure Arkansas can recommend against this and other forms of federal intrusion is for counties to make sure that the language of their county land use plans pertaining to ESA, etc. is up to date and strongly bolstered against this kind of federal or state bureaucratic intrusion through judicial abuse and overreach. Counties must learn to exercise, execute, and enforce good law to protect themselves against bad law. A County Land Use and Management Plan as allowed by and provided for in good state and federal laws, is the primary effective guardian of local control in all such related matters. And whereas, the Secure Arkansas “Blueway resolution model” adopted by 17 counties in Arkansas and 17 counties in Missouri was extremely effective against the Blueway designation (which was a bureaucratic administrative action), however, this “critical habitat” hammer is coming at our counties via a “sweetheart lawsuit” (which is a judicial action), and against which resolutions would have little or no power. Counties must protect themselves by properly adopting and using their County Land Use and Management Plans to protect themselves and their people against unwarranted judicial schemes of “sweetheart lawsuits”. *(An example of a “sweetheart lawsuit” is when a radical environmentalist organization sues a government bureaucracy for a purpose that both parties desire to accomplish but that the bureaucracy is barred from so doing by law and/or science. The tactic then is for the radical environmentalist organization to sue the bureaucratic agency for unwarranted stricter regulations or measures, BUT before they get to court, they agree to come to a “compromise” and settle out of court for an unwarranted regulation or other measure that is not quite as strict as the radical environmentalist initially sued for. Therefore, both parties get what they wanted: more and/or stricter regulation or measure – even though it is somewhat less than what the initial suit asked for. Therefore, the agency gets the power to have a bigger s! tick with which to further appease the radical environmentalists, while the public is deluded into being glad that the original suit didn’t get fully accomplished when, in reality, there should never have been a “judicial settlement” at all for a matter for which there was no basis of law.) Counties that are too apathetic or too ignorant to update or to adopt a county land use and management plan tailored to their specific needs will soon pay the price for their failure. The People must rise up and insist that their county quorum courts focus on getting their Land Plans in order and/or adopted. There is strength in numbers. Secure Arkansas invites you to visit our website often to stay informed with instructions of how to be effectively involved. For more information, contact us at: SecureArkansas@ gmail.com
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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COMMUNITY NEWS
Daughters of the American Revolution November Meeting
Arkansas Post Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, held their November 12th Meeting at the Fellowship Hall of Stuttgart’s Presbyterian Church. Chapter Regent Jean Pollard presided with twelve members present and one guest, Lillie Jo Gray. Pollard called the meeting to order and led the Opening Ritual with Chapter Chaplain Janice Reed. Elaine Berg led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, Norma Oliver led the Salute to the Arkansas Flag, Mary Bisbee read the Preamble, Dorothy Wilks led the American’s Creed, and Marilyn Sickel led the singing of the 1St and 4th stanzas of the National Anthem. The President General’s Message was read by Vice Regent Robin Burkett. Pollard urged all to subscribe to the NSDAR American Spirit publication. Reed presented the National Defense Message, calling for support of Veterans. Pollard thanked all who had helped at the Arkansas County Bicentennial Luncheon on November 9th at the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie, a fund-raiser and kick-off for the Celebration to be on December 14th. These hours to be counted as volunteer hours for Arkansas County’s Bicentennial. Pollard passed around the correspondence: the announcement of the Nominations of Mary Deere of Benton, as State Regent, and of Jerrie Townsend, Stuttgart, as State Vice Regent; Thank You Notes from State DAR for monetary gift for State Regent’s Project; from State Regent for gift to State Scholarships, her project; Berg’s note; request for help with Women’s Education in Arkansas; Roster Book Order Form; information for Continental Congress in 2014; American History Award change; National By~Laws and Resolutions. Minutes of the October Meeting were read by Pollard and Sickel. They were approved. Birthdays were recognized for November. The Treasurer’s Report was given by Jerrie Townsend. Registrar’s Report by Sickel showed 82 members on Roll. This year the chapter has had two new members, one a Junior. Four Supplementals are at National. One new C.A.R. Member, Kaela Berg, granddaughter of Elaine Berg. Sickel announced that C.A.R. dues are due now. Sickel also reported that the State Regent will be taking the book, “The History of Lake Ta hoe” to the National Library as a donation from Arkansas Post Chapter in honor of Pollard’s 50 Years in NSDAR. Chaplain Reed reported sending cards to Zada Simpson, Elaine Berg, Helen Wolfe, and Betty Wilson. No other Officer Reports.
Lillie Jo Gray, Dorothy Wilks and Marilyn Sickel.
Marilyn Sickel and Robin Burkett.
Chapter Committee Chairmen Report was heard from Burkett for Celebrate America. All Chapter Chairmen were requested to send their reports to State Chairmen, even if No Report; so that the state would have a record. Copies to Chapter Regent also must be sent now.
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A Certificate for Thirty Years of Service was presented to Dorothy Wilks by Sickel. Pollard introduced Lillie Jo Gray, president of the American Legion Auxiliary who spoke of activities of that group. Their most recent being the Field of Flags where 65 flags were sold and displayed until November 11th. A ceremony to present these flags to sponsors was held with a luncheon provided by RSVP. Boy Scouts folded the flags for presentation. Gray explained the ReStart for Vets, lnc. Program which is to assist homeless Veterans and their families in Arkansas to regain their place in society. Gray handed out a list of items needed. She also listed ways to volunteer. “It is not required to belong to any of the four organizations: 1. American Legion,2. American Legion Auxiliary, 3. Sons of the American Legion and 4. American Legion Riders (motorcycles) to serve in, participate in, or receive services from Arkansas ReStart for Vets,” Gray informed the group. Their goal is to provide a Veteran with everything he or she needs to make a new house into a home. Cash donations may be made out to ‘AR Restart for Vet, lnc., mailed to 46 Ridgecrest Road, Heber Springs, AR 72543. This is a 501C3 program. Gray also described a ‘Strengthening the Bonds’ program that is Relationship Resiliency Program for Veterans’, sponsored by Department of Veteran Affairs at Fort Roots. Announcements: December 5th the chapter will serve as a hostess for Business After Hours at Stuttgart County Courthouse, 5 to 6:30 PM for the 200th Anniversary of Arkansas County; Change of date for Old State House, Little Rock, to December 8‘“. Bring home made cookies and candies to Pollard by December 7th if not attending. December 10th is Chapter’s Christmas Catered Luncheon, 11:30 AM at Stuttgart’s First United Methodist Church. Some members signed up for luncheon, others will be called for reservations. As a Chapter Fund Raiser, Sickel made a Gingerbread House which was won by Burkett. Sickel also had small gingerbread men sold for decorations. Refreshments were by hostesses: Dee VanDuyn and Betty Underwood.
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Committee Minutes were given by: American Indian Committee, Sickel; Flag, Berg; Commemorative Events, Townsend; Women’s Issues, Reed. Berg reported on the American Legion/ Auxiliary Flag Ceremony on November 11th.
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Come get a personal copy of Virginia’s Favorite Recipes! Friday, December 6 3 – 6 PM Bayou Meto Methodist Church Highway 276 in Bayou Meto Cookbooks make great Christmas Gifts and Virginia will be available to sign your purchase if you would like her to sign yours. If you cannot make it to the singing, and still want to order a cookbook, you may email vmkcookbook-2013@yahoo.com
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COMMUNITY NEWS Delta Regional Authority Gives Maguire EHC More than $250,000 To the Meets Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub
Delta Regional Authority Federal Co-Chairman Chris Masingill today announced a $251,105 award towards the construction, infrastructure, and programming of the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub during a news conference at the Innovation Hub’s temporary headquarters in the Argenta Arts District of North Little Rock. “Small businesses and entrepreneurs are a critical part of our local and regional economies. Cultivating an environment for innovation and development is crucial to the growth and success of our local entrepreneurs,” Chairman Masingill said. “The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub will do just that – providing a space for entrepreneurs to network, collaborate and create the businesses, services and products of the future.” The Delta Regional Authority is a federalstate partnership that is congressionally mandated to help create jobs, build communities and improve lives in
the 252 counties and parishes of the Delta. Funding is provided through the DRA’s States’ Economic Development Assistance Program, which has as one of its priorities investment in small business and entrepreneurship development. Warwick Sabin, executive director of the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, noted that the Delta Regional Authority’s investment will significantly propel the progress that the Innovation Hub is already making. Specifically, the money will be directed toward accelerating the opening of the Argenta Innovation Center by funding the facility renovations and program development. “We are on a fast but focused pace in our development of the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub,” Sabin said. “Last month, we announced our hiring of Joel Gordon to lead our maker space, The Launch Pad. We also opened our temporary headquarters on North Little Rock’s Main Street, hosted a Global Entrepreneurship
Week event for area ‘makers’ and launched our website, www.arhub. org.” In addition, Sabin explained, the Innovation Hub is in the process of working with various partners to develop programming that will meet the needs of Arkansas’s innovators and entrepreneurs and, in turn, help grow the region’s and state’s economy. An announcement of the first set of programs and partnerships will be made in early 2014, he said. “We are grateful for this generous award from the Delta Regional Authority,” Sabin said. “What’s more, we deeply appreciate the confidence in the mission and potential of the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub that this significant investment represents.” Groundbreaking for the Innovation Center is expected in early 2014, Sabin said. The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing innovative and entrepreneurial
activity in Arkansas by creating a collaborative ecosystem and pipelines that mobilize the resources, programs and educational opportunities necessary to develop, attract and retain talent and to build the state’s economy. The Delta Regional Authority is a federalstate partnership that is congressionally mandated to help create jobs, build communities and improve lives in the 252 counties and parishes of the Delta. The investments come through the DRA’s States’ Economic Development Assistance Program and support job creation and community development projects. Through the past 12 funding cycles, the Authority is helping to create and retain more than 41,000 jobs. They leveraged $2.7 billion in other public and private investment with DRA projects that are training nearly 30,000 for a 21st Century workforce and affording more than 61,000 families access to clean water and sewer services.
The Maguire EHX met at The Willows Restaurant on November 14, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. President Eleanor Bullock read the Thought of the Month: For flowers that bloom about our feet; For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet; For song of bird and hum of bees; For all things fair we hear or see; Father in heaven, we thank thee! Ralph Waldo Emerson. The meeting was called to order by President Bullock, followed with the inspiration given by Linda Goodwin entitle Thanksgiving Prayer, Help Me written by Samuel F. Pugh. Our program for the month was on diabetes, presented by Mary Ruth Duplaff. Roll call was answered with, “Do you know anyone who has been diagnosed with diabetes?” Most members have someone in their immediate family with diabetes I or II. The minutes from the last meeting were read by Betty Vansandt and approved by all. The treasurer’s report was given by Patsy Coose. Old and new business was discussed. The Hobo
Supper was reported on with Vansandt and Goodwin working and several cakes made for the event. Fall Council was mentioned as well as the up-coming cook swap. I hope some of our ladies can attend these fun meetings. Eye openers were brought by Patsy Coose: a 1946 pencil drawing of Delbert Coose (late husband of Patsy Coose) drawn on Silk on Shanghai, China with another picture from 1944. Patsy also brought a lead glass turkey. Eleanor Bullock brought crocheted necklaces she had made. Volunteer hours were collected from all members. Patsy Coose was hostess serving fresh pumpkin pie with whipped cream to all members present as well as the kitchen help. The table was decorated with a beautiful arrangement on yellow. Coose also won the door prize brought by Mary Ruth Dupslaff. The December meeting will be in the home of Mary Ruth Dupslaff in Stuttgart.
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LOCAL NEWS A Parole System Red Bump Causing Little One Pain? Don’t Blame the Itsy Bitsy Spider Gone Bad By Sam Smith, MD, Surgeon in Chief, Arkansas Children’s Hospital
By Don Roth
Not having the locations to detain or otherwise accommodate large numbers of captured troops early in the war, the U. S. and Confederate governments relied on the traditional European system of parole and exchange of prisoners of war. The French parole d’ honneur was a pledge or oath under which a prisoner of war (POW)was released with the understanding that he will not again bear arms until exchanged for an enemy captive of equal rank. Sometimes the parolees went home to await notice of their exchange; sometimes they waited near their commands until the paperwork was processed. As the war continued, the system became increasingly complex and cumbersome. Also, the system became tremendously expensive as the number of parolees soared. The prospect of being sent home encouraged many men to be captured in battle or allow their capture through straggling. Detention camps established by the Federals angered parolees, as did attempts to use them as guards and other non combat and assignments. This of course eliminated the opportunity of going home, but it was a serious violation of the law and was punishable through the military courts. An odd arrangement occurred in July 1862 when Col. N. B. Forrest captured parts of three Federal regiments at Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Finding his command short of guards to escort the 900 prisoners, he picked a willing number from among them to drive the many wagons he captured. On arriving at McMinnville, he made good a promise to parole them with two days rations thrown in to start them to their northbound homes. Federal authorities generally withheld parole and exchange from guerillas, bushwackers, and blockade runners, which resulted in retaliatory action by the Confederacy. Finally admitting that the war was being prolonged by returning men to the ranks through parole and exchange-which by 1863 was the Confederate army’s principal means of maintaining troop strength, the Union high command severely restricted the program. Gen Grant on April 17, 1864 ordered that prisoner exchange cease altogether. From then on confining enemy troops to prison camps became the policy for the two belligerents. (Patricia L. Faust, Encyclopedia of the Civil War, 1986)
In the Emergency Department at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, we see this scene replay over and over: A mom comes to us concerned about a spider bite on her infant’s groin or upper leg. She first noticed it a few hours earlier during a diaper change. It’s red, raised and hot. She checks it again in a couple of hours and finds it’s nearly doubled in size and looks even angrier. Now it’s time to load baby up and head to the ER. It’s a good thing she made the decision to go to the hospital because the spot will need to be opened and drained. But there’s no reason to blame the innocent spider; her baby most likely has a soft tissue Staphylococcus aureus – or staph – infection. We see staph infections year-round at ACH in every age we treat. From the baby described above to the burly 18-year-old athlete, no one wants the pain and aggravation that comes with this type of infection, but they can be tricky to avoid. One thing we know is that germs love any breakdown of the skin and any warm wet environment. They hate dry. Diapers may be good at wicking, but organisms can be trapped in the lining of the diaper, and this is how little ones sometimes end up with staph. This is one reason why frequent diaper changes are important. Football players may be exposed to the infection by wearing sweaty uniforms that rub against their skin. Anyone in wet clothes should change out of them as soon as possible to prevent the chaffing that can introduce staph to an open wound. If you notice a bump, sore, or abrasion be cautious about using too much antibiotic ointment on it. Use regular soap and water instead and dry the area carefully without abrading any of the tissue around it. Too much ointment can allow skin breakdown and exacerbate the infection. What are the signs of an abscess like staph? Most parents notice a hot, red swollen lump, sometimes with a whitish tip almost like a pimple, that is extremely tender to the touch and somewhat soft, like it’s full of infected liquid. The pain will indicate that the child needs to be seen by a medical professional who can help open the abscess and drain the infection. Most of the time, staph infections on the skin can he handled in the outpatient setting like an emergency room. An abscess that is large or in sensitive areas like the bottom or groin will likely require sedation before
it can be opened and drained. Before you head to an emergency medical care provider to seek treatment of this kind of infection, your child should refrain from consuming food or liquids. Eating or drinking delays treatment since sedation requires an empty stomach. This decreases the risk of stomach contents getting into the windpipe or lungs. Failure to stop eating and or drinking is one of the most frequent reasons for delay in treatment and can convert a two- or threehour trip to the emergency department to a 10-hour marathon. If the procedure is done in the emergency department, the child will usually be able to go home afterwards. The patients who require an overnight stay in the hospital include those who have systemic signs of infection – like a fever – or high-risk individuals like newborns or diabetics. It’s possible that your child will need antibiotics as he or she recovers from a staph infection, and you should always follow your physician’s directions for those. The best thing you can do to prevent staph infections in your home and elsewhere is to ensure your family maintains careful hygiene habits. Wash hands frequently with soapy water for at least 30 seconds, especially after using the bathroom. Use clean, dry towels and never linger in sweaty wet clothes, including uniforms or swim suits. Clean and cover all open wounds, abrasions or sores. Families shouldn’t worry too much about staph in most public places because it’s already in our bodies anyway. Your child without damaged skin isn’t any more likely to contract a staph infection in his classroom or locker room than in any other location. Most of the time children recover quickly from a basic staph infection once they receive medical treatment. But that doesn’t make the scenario any less painful or scary, even for mom and dad. Just remember: Next time you notice a hot, red bump, it’s OK to blame staph. The itsy bitsy spider doesn’t deserve all the notoriety! 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.
Open House for DeWitt Senior Center 205 N. Main Street on December 13th from 4:30-6:30
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