G (USPS156-140) Vol. 132, Number 21 DeWitt, AR 72042 • 16 Pages • 2 Sections • 75 cents
AROUND THE COUNTY
and raduation Day for the Class of Story Photos 2014 was held Friday, May 16 PageonA8
Serving Arkansas County, Arkansas Since 1882
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Best, Eagle Set to Have Runoff for Arkansas County Judge
NEW HOURS FOR DANA’S HOUSE CLOTHES CLOSET
Dana’s House Clothes Closet (the West Side School Building) has new hours. They will now be open Friday and Saturday from 1:00 - 3:00.
GHS CLASS OF 1964 HOLDS REUNION
The GHS Class of 1964 is holding its 50th Year Reunion on Saturday, May 23 as part of Heritage Days on the west end of Main Street in Gillett, Arkansas. Please stop by our tent and visit with us.
ARKANSAS HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION
The Arkansas Highway and Transportation will be replacing a covert on May 29th at Hershel Rd. on Highway 130. The dead end road will be closed from 9am until 3pm.
BIRTHDAY CALENDAR PROJECT
The 39th year for the Birthday Calendar project is beginning in DeWitt with calendar sales to benefit the DeWitt Hospital and Nursing Home Auxiliary. Tiila Relyea, Birthday Calendar Project Chairman, has worked with Ruritan Club members to make a transition for this fundraising project from the Ruritans to the DHNH Auxiliary. Elaine Simpson is the Calendar Sales Chairman. The project began with the DeWitt Jaycettes in 1975, and it will now be a fundraiser for the Hospital Auxiliary. A recent project of the auxiliary has been to remodel the Chapel at the DeWitt Hospital. To support your local hospital, contact Relyea, Simpson, or any DHNH member to order a calendar. The proceeds will all go to projects that will benefit the hospital and nursing home.
By Kevin Brown The votes have trickled in and… we have a runoff. Even with a low turn out, 28.3%, turns out, the winds of change are in the air. The Tuesday Primary Election in Arkansas County was minimal, yet had a maximal effect. With a total of 2,819 votes, long-term County Judge Glenn “Sonny” Cox scraped in a low 628 nods, at 26.61%, while Ryan Eagle took 708 votes and Thomas “Eddie” Best raked in 1,024, calculating at 30% and 43.39%, respectively. Cox, who was elected in 1993, ran unopposed for 16 years, facing only one opponent in 1998. He now faces defeat after an extended but admirable tenure of 22 years.
“I’d like to thank Arkansas County for 22 years, good years,” Cox said. “Arkansas County is a better place than it was 22 years ago.” Because of the Memorial Day holiday, the Runoff Election will begin June 10th between Eagle and Best. Early voting will be announced. “I thank everybody for getting out and voting,” Best said. “I look forward to a good, honest campaign with Mr. Eagle in the runoff.” Eagle released a public statement on social media saying: “Over the past several months I’ve been overwhelmed by the support of those who have believed in me and my plan for the future of Arkansas County.”
In the Primary, voters had to choose Republican or Democrat. Since all of the candidates were democrats for the judge’s race, citizens had to vote democrat in all other races. Here are the unofficial results from Arkansas County: DEMOCRAT: Governor Lynette “Doc” Bryant: 384 Mike Ross: 1,817 County Judge: Glenn “Sonny” Cox: 628 Ryan Eagle: 708 Thomas “Eddie” Best: 1,024 Justice of the Peace, District 6: Inez L. McLemore: 77 Darrell Bryant: 43
REPUBLICAN: Governor: Curtis Coleman: 58 Asa Hutchinson: 351 Lieutenant Governor: Tim Griffin: 276 Debra Hobbs: 34 Andy Mayberry: 93 Attorney General: Patricia Nation: 65 David Sterling: 138 Leslie Rutledge: 195 State Treasurer: Dennis Milligan: 246 Duncan Baird: 139 Auditory of State: Andrea Lea: 307 Ken Yang: 82 State Representative, District 14: Trent Eilts: 23 Buddy Fisher: 15
DeWitt Post Office Participates in Annual Letter Carrier Food Drive The Dewitt Post Office participated in the annual Letter Carrier Food Drive on May 10, 2014. The week of the food drive the Carriers delivered bags for the residents to fill up with canned goods. What a success this food drive was in the community, the community delivered for this food drive. We collected over 2400 pounds of food. Mr. Sammy and Mrs. Betty Cotner came from The Caring and Sharing food pantry and loaded there pickup truck not once, but twice with all the food collected. A big Thank you to all that donated and to Mrs. Glenda Williams, the local Coordinator.
Roger Watkins, CeCe Blackwell, Glenda Williams, Sharon Young, James Hageman, Audie Lawless, Terry Hawkins, and Larry Childers. Also not pictured that brought in a lot of the food is Karen West and Rai Watkins also took in a lot of food at the window.
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LOCAL NEWS EWITT POLICE REPORT May 17, 2014 - At approximately 8:36 p.m., Officer Bobby Hopson was dispatched to the Family Dollar Store in reference to a shoplifter in the store. Upon his arrival, he was met by the store manager who pointed to a white female standing at the cash register and said she had just stole some items from the store. At this time Hopson approached the white female, identified as Jasmine McCranie, and asked her if she had taken any items without paying for them and she said yes. Officer Hopson then placed McCranie into custody, advised her of her Miranda warning, and she advised him that she understood. Campbell then showed Officer Hopson a couple of items lying on the counter that she had taken back from McCranie. These items were a box of Nuvo Tease Condoms and a box of AD Preventive Ointment. Officer Hopson then searched McCranie’s person and purse that was on her shoulder, incidental to arrest, and found several more unused items in her purse. As Officer Hudson pulled the items out and laid them on the counter, the store manager said she believed that the items were also stolen and at this same time. McCranie claimed the items in the purse were not stolen, that she had bought them the day before, but could not provide a receipt for the items. Officer Hopson then transported McCranie to the Arkansas County Detention Center and booked her on the charge of shoplifting. Statements written by the store manager, and a store cashier were gathered. Pictures were taken for evidence. A receipt for items also was taken for evidence. May 16, 2014 - Officer Bazarow was dispatched to 402 East 3rd for the report of a possible death. Upon arrival, Officer Bazarow spoke to a man who stated that he was in his yard when the Tommy’s Rexall delivery person was not getting a response at the
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front door. The man then asked if the main door was open, there was also a screen door. They entered and the delivery person assumed Mr. Lyghtle was asleep in the chair. The man then knocked on the door as he always does when he checks on Mr. Lyghtle and Mr. Lyghtle did not respond when he stepped in to check on him. The man stated that he then checked for a pulse and did not find one. Officer Bazarow then called the Police Department. Officer Bazarow then went into the living room where he saw Mr Lyghtle sitting in his chair with a trail of blood leading to the kitchen. He then checked for a pulse and also found none. At that time he called for E.M.S. and the Coroner. Officer Bazarow then followed a trail of blood into the kitchen where there was a large pool, and began taking pictures. There was a big bandage on Mr. Lyghtle left foot. Officer Bazarow asked the man what was the bandage for and he stated that Mr. Lyghtle had surgery earlier in the month and had been having problems with it and he had been to the doctor earlier in the day for it. There was a large amount of blood on the floor and around the area in the kitchen. His slippers were also covered in blood. Pictures were taken of all evidence. Mr. Lyghtle also had blood on his right hand and towels in the kitchen floor where it appeared that he had tried to clean it up. Mr. Lyghtle’s next of kin was notified by Officer Bazarow , along with his girlfriend. May 18 2014 - At approximately 1:27 a.m. Officer Bobby Hopson was traveling east bond on 2nd st. at S. Dudley St. when he witnessed a 2000 Red Ford Explorer traveling westbond on 2nd St. without a white light illuminating it’s license plate. At this time, He turned around and noticed that the vehicle turned southbound onto S. May St. He caught up with the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on it as it was turning into the driveway of 422 S. May St. Once the vehicle came to a stop, the driver exited from the driver’s side, walked around to the passenger side and opened the door as if he was going to get inside of it. Hopson ordered the driver to not get into the vehicle at this time and he complied. He then approached the driver and as he shined his flash light into the vehicle he witnessed a 12 oz. bottle of Michelob Ultra beer in the center console cup holder with some it its contents missing. Officer Hopson then asked the driver, identified as Derek Chadwick, if the beer was his and he said that it was. Chadwick also admitted to driving the vehicle and allowing the front seat passenger to switch to the driver seat to act as if she was driving. While speaking to Chadwick, Officer Hopson noticed he had red watery eyes, slurred speech, and swaying back and forth slightly, and had the odor of intoxicants coming from his breath. Officer Hopson then had Chadwick to go stand at the rear of his vehicle and asked the passengers to exit the vehicle and stand at the rear with Chadwick. Once Officer Hopson got all the passengers out of the vehicle he noticed that one of the back seat passengers, a minor, stumbled and almost fell down as he walked to the rear of the vehicle. He also had an odor of intoxicants coming from his breath along with red watery eyes and slight slurred speech. Officer Hopson then searched the vehicle for more alcohol and found on the floor board on the right back seat passenger side, where the minor was sitting, a Michelob Ultra beer box containing two unopened Michelob Ultra bottled 12 oz. beers and a single unopened 12 oz Michelob Ultra bottled beer outside of the box. Officer Hopson removed them from the vehicle and placed them on the hood of his patrol unit. At this time he began standardized field sobriety tests on Chadwick. Officer Hopson arrested Chadwick for driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage at 1:56 a.m., also for Minor in Possession of Alcohol. Chadwick was transported to the Arkansas County Detention Center where he was given the proper chemical testing advisement. Rights form was read and signed. Chadwick provided two breath samples of .114 g/21 210L at 2:43 a.m. Chadwick was then booked along with his property. The minor was transported to the DeWitt Police Department where he was given his
Miranda Warning and issued a citation for juvenile court on the charge of Minor in Possession of Alcohol. He was released to the custody of his father.
RKANSAS COUNTY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Government Arkansas County Quorum Court meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the courthouse. Crocketts Bluff Volunteer Fire Department meets the third Monday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. at the fire station. You do not have to be a board member to attend. DeWitt Airport Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at DeWitt City Hall. DeWitt/Arkansas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets the third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. DeWitt City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. DeWitt Municipal Waterworks meets the second Monday of each month at 3 p.m. at the water office. DeWitt School Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the district office. Gillett City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (November-March) or 7 :30 p.m. (April-October). St. Charles City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the St. Charles Museum. St. Charles Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the St. Charles Fire Department. The St. Charles Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. The St. Charles Fire Department Auxiliary meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. Club Meetings American Legion and Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at Camp Doughboy at 6:30 p.m. Arkansas County Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas County Bank Community Room. Caring and Sharing Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Court Square in DeWitt. Unity Baptist Church Community Clothes Closet is open the first Monday of each month from 4-6 p.m. and the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Delta Medicine Assist Program will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baptist Medical Health Clinic in Stuttgart. DeWitt Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door. DeWitt Athletic Booster Club meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m. DeWitt Band Parents Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the DeWitt High School band room. DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at a location to be announced. The DeWitt Community Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at PCCUA DeWitt campus at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in reading a variety of fiction and nonfiction and discussing books with other readers is welcome to attend.
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LOCAL NEWS
Arkansas Obituary County Gertie Lyles Quorum Court By Shelly Faulkner Arkansas County Quorum Court was held Tuesday, May 13th at the DeWitt Courthouse. Arkansas County Treasurer, Charles Horton, reported the county has $70,000.00 more in its budget than last year. The Road Department has about $163,000.00 more than last year. Sheriff Allen Cheek, reported on jail. The jail has 81 inmates with 60 males, and 12 females and 3 males in the Juvenile Facility. Cheek also reported inmates are working on City Hall in Stuttgart. Inmates are doing most of the remodeling. Cheek also mentioned if the public has any good topsoil they don’t need, that they could use it. HDRS, treatment center for drug-alcohol, will be closing at the end of May, Deputy District Attorney reported. Ordinances on Crocketts Bluff Fire Department, County Voter Registration Tablets, and Advance Election Funds were discussed. All ordinances passed.
Arkansas Post Chapter DAR Meet By Jean Pollard
Gertie P. Lyles, 97, of DeWitt, Arkansas died Saturday May 17, 2014 at DeWitt City Hospital. Gertie was born November 5, 1916 in Ethel, AR. Gertie was the daughter of the late Author and Alma Tharp. Gertie was a member of the Full Gospel Church of The Living God in DeWitt. Gertie was preceded in death by her husbands, Otto Hudson and Billy Lyles, and her parents Author and Alma Tharp, three sons; James, Lonnie, and Randy Hudson, three daughters; Maxine Hudson and Shirley Fox, one brother; Ed Tharp, and two sisters; Julie Jenkins and Gracie Tharp. Gertie is survived by her children; Charles (Imogene) Hudson, Larry (Melanie) Hudson, and Judy (Steve) Cox all of DeWitt and Nancy Hunt of Wynne, twenty-three grandchildren, thirty-four great grandchildren, five great- great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends to cherish her memories. Funeral Services were held Tuesday May 20, 2014 at Full Gospel Church in DeWitt, AR at 2:00 p.m. Visitation was held at 1:00 p.m. till 2:00 p.m. with Brother Kenneth Layman and Brother Leon Fox officiating. Burial was at Cedarcrest Cemetery in DeWitt, AR. Funeral Service by McKinzie Funeral Home in DeWitt.
Obituary
Milliken, Danny Connor, Joyce Cover Gordon, Hazel Hightower Wilding, Charles Howard Hollingsworth, Tommy Hollman, Eugene Jones, Homer Jones, Marvin Lewis Lehmann, Walt Lowe, Joe Tom McPeak, Sandra Minich Kennedy, Barbara Morgan Fleeman, Shirley Nady, Carl H. Poll, Rose Ella Reed Smith, Phil Roberts, Sam Smith, Joe Strode, Dorwan Vizzier, Diana Wagner Slider, Barbara Wallace Starks, and Margie Whiting Roushall. Deceased members include Sue Dixon Berry, Bobbie Lee Bonner, Donnie Harrison, Sallie Mae Lehmann Phillips, and Billy Wallace. Dalda Womack was superintendent and Hurshell Qualls was principal at the time the class graduated; both are deceased. Class sponsors included Jerry Branscum, Louise Mattmiller, and Ronald Powell. Mattmiller and Powell are deceased. The Gillett High School graduating class of 1954 will hold its 60th year reunion in conjunction with Heritage Day’s Festival. The class will gather on Friday, May 23, 2014 at Planters and Merchants Bank at 7:00 p.m. for visiting. The reunion will continue on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the Heritage Day’s Festival. All friends and former class mates are invited to come by and visit. Quilt Raffle The Dorcas Quilters are donating a handmade quilt to be raffled off at Heritage Day’s Festival on May 24, 2014. The money raised will go to Lutheran World Relief to defray shipping costs of quilts and Human Care Kits. Tickets may be purchased under the main tent $5.00 individually, or you may buy five tickets for $20.00. To everyone that made our 60th anniversary a day we will never forget. Thank you! It was such a great day! Thanks to all that made it possible with cards, messages, food, gifts, and most of all those who came to celebrate the renewing of our marriage vows. Thanks to Donnie and Bonnie for being great hosts, Bro. John, Kathy and Jordon for the beautiful songs. It is wonderful to feel such love from our community, family, and friends. God bless to all, Justin and Betty Wallace
Charles West Arkansas Post Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, met at the Stuttgart Presbyterian Church on April 22, 2014 at 2PM. Chapter Regent Jean Pollard presided with thirteen attending. The opening ritual was conducted by Pollard and 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 to the U.S. Constitution; Dorothy Wilks led the American’s Creed. The singing of the first and fourth stanzas of the National Anthem was led by Sharon Derden. The President General’s Message was read by Pollard. In Reed’s National Defense Report she encouraged the noting on daily calendars of patriotic dates. Correspondence was read by Jerrie Townsend, acting secretary. U.S. Flags needing diposal were collected and given to Berg to check into this. Minutes of the March Meeting were read and approved. Chapter Registrar Marilyn Sickel announced that Pollard had her 21st Supplemental approved by National Society, Sickel has had 26 approved throughout the years. Sickel reported that she has sent in Supplementals to National for Dee VanDuyn and Dorothy Wilks. Birthdays were recognized for Chapter Members and announced were certificates for Fifteen Years of Service for Jane Armstrong Reeves and Ten Years of Service for Mildred Dabbs. Committee Minute Reports were given by Berg for Flag; Nina Ruth Selig for American Indian; Commemorative Events by Townsend. Sickel presented the Nominating Committee Report. All current officers will remain in office for another two years, 2014-2016. All were elected. The date of July 19th was announced as the date for Wataseka District DAR Meeting. Grand Prairie Chapter is the host and Arkansas Post Chapter will assist. The Meeting is to be held at the Stuttgart First Baptist Activity Center. Tentative plans for Chapter are: September, 2014, St. John Luthern Church, Hostesses Derden and Wilks for catered luncheon; October 21st at Dumas, Debbie Shea and Helen Wolfe hostesses; November is being worked on by Bisbee for National Defense Program with preparation of care packages for Veterans at Crestpark, hostesses VanDuyn and Betty Underwood; December catered lunch with Pollard, Reed, Misti Coker, Lauren Coker, and Sickel hostesses; January 2015 DAR Good Citizen Reception in DeWitt, Bisbee to reserve room at Extension Office, Hostesses Bisbee, Shea, Wolfe, Selig and Mary Jennings; February 2015 will be George Washington Birthday Luncheon in Hot Springs; March undecided; April hostesses to be Berg, Lori Dabbs, and Robin Burkett; May 2015 to be at Clinton Library with lunch at Café 42. Refreshments were served at this meeting by hostesses Berg and Reed. The program was presented by Townsend concerning the specific purpose of the colors in the sashes worn by officers in State and National Office. She reviewed the NSDAR book, “The Wide Blue Sash”. Current officers have blue as the center color while honorary officers have white in the center of their sashes. The selection of blue and white for the official use was selected in 1890. “The widths of these sashes vary to denote the office of the wearer”, Townsend informed the members. She continued with history of the sashes and official pins of the National Society DAR. Townsend displayed an arrangement of pins and sashes for reference. Derden announced that the chapter members will leave from Wilks home on May 27th to go to Charlotte’s for lunch then across the street to the gazebo for the installation of officers. Following this the group will go to Toltec Mounds. Derden will be calling for reservations from the members.
Charles Edward West, 81, of DeWitt passed away Monday May 12, 2014 at DeWitt Hospital. He was born January 22, 1933 in St. Charles, AR to the late Berry West and Bertie Mae (Shaddwick) West. Charles was also preceded in death by brothers: Dean (Hobo) West and Elmer (Dutch) West and a sister, Lois West Smith. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. He was active in the local American Legion and was a retired radio dispatch operator for the DeWitt City Police Department and a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed deer hunting and spending time with his family and dog, Molly. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Donna Gene (McGhie) West; sons: Mike West and wife Ann of Conway, Jade West and wife Carrie of DeWitt; daughter: Kim Peterson and husband Joe of Bartlett, TN; grandchildren: Emily West Ferris and husband Cody, Beth, Joshua and Matthew Peterson, Morgan West and Godchild, Jodi Richard LeBlanc. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, May 16th at Unity Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Gene Fulcher officiating. Burial will be at Forks LaGrue Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at Essex Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Unity Missionary Baptist Church or Forks LaGrue Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of DeWitt Elder Care and DeWitt Hospital and Nursing Home for their love and care.
Gillett News By Darla Grantham Many graduations and other events are taking place during this month! I look forward to reading the news regarding your family and friends who’ve come to town to enjoy and take part in these celebrations! Contact Darla Grantham, P.O. Box 324, Gillett, AR 72055, call (870) 548-2850, or email dgrantham@pccua.edu. Heritage Festival Being Planned Gillett Civic Group will be hosting their annual Heritage Days Festival Saturday May 24th! Lots of competitions to enter so get your teams ready! For more information contact Jennifer Menard at 870-830-5410 Graveside Memorial Service Planned Graveside services are planned for Wayne Wolfe, former Gillett resident who passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 in Hudson, Florida. Pastor Chad Philipp will serve as officiant for the May 23, 2014 service to be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery beginning at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Quilting Group of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Class Reunion’s Planned The Gillett High School graduating class of 1964 will hold its 50th year reunion on Saturday, May 24, 2014, as a part of Heritage Days on the west end of Main Street in Gillett, Arkansas. Members of the GHS Class of 1964 include Nan Bell
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Hardy - Dodd Engagement Sarah Elizabeth Hardy and Patrick Benjamin Dodd are pleased to announce their engagement and approaching marriage. She is the daughter of Steve and Tina Hardy. She is the granddaughter of Evelyn Hardy, David and Esther Pyle and Donald and Lavonne Brasher, all of Magnolia, AR. Sarah is a 2009 graduate of Magnolia High School and a 2013 graduate of Southern Arkansas University with a Bachelor of business management emphasis in marketing. She is the marketing director for Magnolia Motor Company. Patrick is the son of Robert and Laura Jones of Foreman, AR and Mr and Mrs Benny Dodd of Townville, South Carolina. He is the grandson of Julia and Glean Heimeyer of Texarkana, Texas; Robbie and the late Edward Leroy Jones of Alleene, AR and Larry and Sally Simpson of DeWitt, AR. and Mr and Mrs James Rowe of DeKalb, Tx. Patrick is a 2010 graduate of Foreman High School and a 2014 graduate of Southern Arkansas University with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, emphasis in management. He is a fleet dispatcher at SRT in Texarkana, Texas. The wedding will be on June 14, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Steve and Tina Hardy. A reception will immediately follow. The couple has registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Dillard’s, and Wal-Mart. All family and friends are encouraged to attend.
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The families of Jayce Lynn West and Brandon Carl Eastin are honored to announce the marriage of Jayce Lynn to Brandon Carl on May 31, 2014 at the Gillett United Methodist Church. Parents of the Bride are the late Terry West of Gillett, Ar. and Kimberly West of Smithville, Texas, Grooms parents are the late Bradley Eastin of Hot Springs and Barbie Davis of Branson, Missouri Grandparents are the late J.C and Nellie Ledbetter West of Dumas and Dewey and Dolly Harmon of Kingsland, Ar. Grandparents of the groom are Freddy and Kay Eastin of Benton, Ar. , and Bill and Mary Mcinturff of Vilonia, Ar. All family and friends are invited to attend, out of town invitations only.
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Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Taylor, of DeWitt, AR and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Smith of Lecompte, LA
announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Courtney Kaye Tay-
lor to John David Carson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Carson of Monticello AR.
The future bride is the granddaughter of Ms. Linda Peebles, Mrs. Mary Ashcraft and the late Ray Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Archer, all of DeWitt, AR., and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Dunlap of Larto, LA. Courtney graduated from Central Louisiana School for Dental Assistants and is currently employed with Hestir Dental Clinic. The future groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. David Wilkins and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Carson, all of Monticello, AR. John David graduated from Monticello High School and the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He is currently employed with Sanders. The wedding is set to take place on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 6:00 in the evening at the First United Methodist Church in Monticello, AR. The reception will follow at the Monticello Country Club. All friends and relatives are invited.
May Meeting for Gillett Leisure Club The Leisure Club met in the Adult Sunday School room of the Gillett United Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 13, with eight present and Rose Ella Smith as hostess. After Debbie Daniels called several games of Bingo, the winners selected their prizes. Dorothy Connelly read a humorous poem about “Grandma’s Shoes” and a list of things children need to know. The group
enjoyed the delicious refreshments furnished by Smith. Margie Hackney won the door prize. The Leisure Club will be taking the summer off and will meet again in September. The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 9 at 2 p.m. in the Adult Sunday School room of the Gillett United Methodist Church with Daniels as hostess. Please join us for refreshments and good fellowship.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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Tuesday, May 27 Meatloaf Brown Gravy Country Potatoes Peas and Carrots Wheat Bread Oatmeal Cookie Milk Mayor Ralph Relyea and wife, Tiila, present Ann Owen with a gift basket.
2014 Clinton School of Public Service graduate, Ann Owen, is presented with a gift basket filled with goodies from local merchants by DeWitt Mayor Ralph Relyea and his wife Tiila. Owen, the guest speaker last Thursday at the monthly DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meeting, partnered with city leaders and DeWitt Pride representatives, and developed her presentation “Identifying Innovative Tourism Opportunities for Economic Development in DeWitt, Arkansas.” Owen’s research project explored ways to capitalize on DeWitt’s assets and tourism potential and became DeWitt and the Delta: A Natural for Tourism – Agriculture, Art, Avitourism, Hunting, History, and Hospitality. The plan includes 10 recommendations to increase tourism: accommodate overnight visitors; grow agritourism; feed foodies; celebrate community with a festival; develop a visitor center and volunteers; create a quirky, offbeat roadside attraction; produce art and cultural events; discover heritage tourism; explore nature and sports tourism; and twin the town.
Wednesday, May 28 Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Pinto Beans Cabbage Cornbread Chocolate Chip Cookie Milk
Friday, May 30 Pork Loin with Brown Gravy Delmonico Potatoes French Green Beans Dinner Roll Fruited Orange Gelatin Milk
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Monday, May 26 Memorial Day Holiday
Mashed Potatoes Blackeyed Peas Fruit
Tuesday, May 27 Breakfast Pancakes Syrup Sausage Links Fresh Fruit Lunch Hamburger French Fries Lettuce/Tomato/Pickle Chilled Pears Mayo/Mustard/Ketchup
Thursday, May 29 Breakfast Scrambled Eggs Wheat Toast Fruit Juice Lunch Sub Sandwich Baked Chips Lettuce/Pickle Chilled Fruit
Wednesday, May 28 Breakfast Biscuits Sausage Patty Fresh Orange Lunch Open Face Turkey Sandwich
Friday, May 30 Breakfast Wheat Toast Cereal Fresh Fruit Lunch Hot Dog Baked Chips Vegetables Chilled Fruit
Catfish (with all the trimmings)
We invite you to join us as we honor our past and look forward to our future! Greetings and welcome to the 133rd Homecoming at the Bayou Meto United Methodist Church! On Sunday, May 25th, at 11am, we will begin our celebration and invite you to join us on this happy occasion. Our guest speaker will be Reverend Pete Beevers who was a former pastor of this Church. If you cannot attend the church service at 11 a.m., please join us afterword for an old-fashioned “dinner on the grounds.” Bring your favorite dish, or just bring yourself, your family and your friends. We will have plenty of food, pictures from the past, old friends and sweet tea. We
hope you’ll join us in remembering the proud past of this Church and community, and celebrate the continuing of our wonderful tradition. If you are unable to attend on this Sunday, our doors are open whenever you might find yourself in our community and you will always be welcome. Church services are held every Sunday at 11a.m. at Bayou Meto United Methodist Church, located at 1090 Hwy 276, Stuttgart, Arkansas, approximately 5 miles South of Lodges Corner. We hope you can join us! With love, Bayou Meto United Methodist Church
Prairie Gems EHC Prairie Gems EH members discussed ways of making the best use of the food dollar by using coupons wisely at their recent meeting. Seven members answered roll call by responding to the question “When was the last time you used coupons?” Most had taken advantage of coupons in recent days or weeks. The program was under the direction of Onita Watson. Shirley Fread conducted the meeting in the absence of the President, and Gladys Hearn gave an inspirational reading “The Best is Yet to Come”, using scriptures from Ephesians 1:10 and John 1:14. Members
discussed plans for State EH meeting with Fread and Shirley Jackson planning to attend. It was reported that the Bibs Workshop was enjoyed by those attending and the bibs had been delivered to the local nursing homes. The meeting adjourned with the Homemaker’s Prayer. Everyone enjoyed fellowship and delicious refreshments provided by Bea Leder to conclude the meeting. The next meeting will be held on May 22 with Alma Young as hostess.
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FAITH & RELIGION WEEKLY SERMON
What Then
The Formula for Chaos and Confusion
By William Wood When you have heard the Word of God and rejected it, what then? When the conscience that God placed in you convicts you, and you know you are not right with God, but you won’t repent, what then? When you know that the Bible says forsake not the gathering together of the people of God,” and you won’t go to church what then? When God has set before you life and good, and death and evil, and you continue to choose evil, what then? When God has sent us numerous signs that we are in the very last hours of time on this earth, and you shrug that off, supposing that time will continue as it did “for our fathers” what then? When God has sent the world a message thru His end time prophet, and you laugh him to scorn, what then? When you are lying on a bed, and you feel your life going from you, what then? When you are standing before the Judgement bar of God, what then? When your name can’t be found in the Book of Life, what then? When you hear the Voice that so often offered you salvation, day “depart from me,” what then?. Do I need to tell you what then? Then by your own choice, made it down to hell, and from that place you will never return! What then? May I quote the Word of God that tells you what then! Luke 16:23-26 23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. 25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in they lifetime receivdest thy good things, and like see Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. 26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence. It is then that you have passed beyond the last court of appeal. Your eternal destiny has been decided by the Supreme Judge of the Universe, and there is no way you can come from there! Friend, the Lord is greatly desiring to keep you from that place. Will you obey His Voice?
The Punishing March Continues By Don Roth After getting his brigade of three regiments across the Arkansas River at Dardanelle, General Jo Shelby on instructions from Gen. Price, issued orders to ancillaries, Col. Sidney Jackman, W. O. Coleman, John W. Coffee, and Major J. F. Pickler to collect all squads of men in there assigned areas and to bring them into regular service. Men between the ages of 16 and 50 were to be conscripted who didn’t enlist voluntary. With a sigh of despair Shelby took a long look at a wasted countryside, and the results of a prolonged absence of law and order. The citizens of northern Arkansas had long been the victims of predatory gangs, which claimed to be either Unionists or Confederate and by deserters from both armies who mingled freely together. Shelby ordered out details under good officers to arrest “all jayhawking bands, whether Southern or Union, who may be committing outrages upon the citizens.” Acting on Gen. Smiths orders, Gen. Shelby ordered that when there was sufficient evidence that a person “had committed depredations upon the citizens of Arkansas,” he should be shot. The brigade marched through Dover, Clinton, and Richwoods and across the counties of Van Buren and Stone. In the words of Brigade Adjutant, Major John N. Edwards: “…. over roads that were horribly rough, rugged and entirely destitute of forage and subsistence.” Edwards also reported of swarms of innumerable robbers, Federal jayhawkers, and guerillas who infested the countryside and the constant scouting parties sent out who drove these bands “far into the mountain recesses,” killing many of them ”some of them their most notorious leaders.” Ten miles west of present day Mt. View, (Buckhorn), the advance routed a company of “hybrid deserters, Negroes, women-ravishers and Federals.” The advance killed 47 and captured two others, who were shot the next day. Gen. Shelby finally arrived at Batesville on May 26, and discovered the Federals who had been previously assigned there had evacuated the town several days earlier. Here the poor worn out horses were allowed to graze, for grass was the only source of forage. The command thought they were allowed to rest also, but on the 28, Shelby was informed that the Federal garrison at Jacksonport along with 200 Unionist families had evacuated the town, and fled on transports down White River for DeValls Bluff. Shelby’s Brigade left Batesville at 2 P.M. and marched all night and arrived at a shallow crossing where the enemy went aground on a huge sand bar. But the Federals had escaped several hours earlier. (Deryl P. Sellmeyer, Jo Shelby’s Iron Brigade, Pelican Publishing Company, Inc. 2007) 179-181
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By Tom Smith “All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, but the Lord weighs the spirits” (Proverbs 16:2). When King Solomon penned those words he realized the tendency of human nature to want to do things his/her own way. That’s what got Adam and Eve in trouble in the Garden of Eden and the same still happens today. The first couple knew what God had said, but listened to the tempter instead, which opened up the proverbial Pandora’s Box of pain, suffering, disease, deformity, destruction, death, etc. (Genesis 3:1-24). You would think their descendants would have learned, but, sadly, such was not the case. Their first son, Cain, killed his own brother, Able, in a fit of rage and jealousy (Gen. 4:1-12). Eight generations later the world had become so sinful that God decided to obliterate everyone on the face of the earth (Gen. 6:1-7); however, “Noah found Grace in the eyes of the Lord” (v.8) and God spared a remnant of the human race by saving him, his wife, three sons and daughtersin-law in the ark (6:98:22). Again, you would have thought they would have seen this as a time of “New Beginnings,” but it wasn’t long until great-grandson, Nimrod, thought he knew better than God. The Lord had told them to “be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth” (Gen. 1:28; 9:7), but Nimrod wanted to “make a name for themselves by building a great, walled city and a tower that reached up to Heaven, lest they be scattered” (11:1-4). Needless to say, God judged Nimrod and his followers, confusing their language and scattering them across the face of the earth (vv.5-9). And, true-toform, from then until now every generation continues to defy the one, true-and-living God by denying His rightful place in their lives and rejecting His Word as Absolute Truth. That’s why there are so many religions. . .so many different “bibles”. . .so many divergent beliefs, etc. Consequently, everyone views his/her beliefs as the “gospel” and eyeing with suspicion anyone else’s. Or, in an attempt to be inclusive they adopt an “I’m okay, you’re okay,” pluralistic society where one belief is just as good as another. But, dear Reader, it simply can’t be that way—for, in reality, that’s rejecting any notion of a God, Who
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created all that is, making us the center of the universe, i.e., our own god. Yet, any sensible seeker of Truth knows that cannot be the case. Even a cursory examination of nature itself will tell you all of this didn’t happen by itself. The earth rotates precisely at 1,038 miles-per-hour on its axis, tilting at approximately 23.5 degrees; otherwise, the gravitational pull would be too great or too little. Likewise, God placed the sun 93 million miles away from the earth—just the right distance to keep us from freezing to death or burning up. He also designed just the around amount and combination of gases in the atmosphere to sustain life and protect us from deadly rays, meteorites, etc., from outer space. Thus, it follows that this same God would choose to set forth both natural and societal laws for us to live by; not because He’s a tyrant or some celestial bully. He knew there must be laws to govern us or else the endresult will always be chaos and confusion. That’s why He led the prophet Isaiah to write “Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes and prudent in their own sight” (Is. 5:21). Self-centered pride blinds us to our need of Him and always ends in division and destruction. And, the only way peace, justice, unity and harmony can be maintained in any realm of society is when we humble ourselves and submit to God’s Authority in our lives. Our generation prides itself upon its “enlightenment,” intellectual prowess, ability and achievements, leaving God completely out of the equation. For now, He is patient and allows this to happen, turning such thinkers over to a “reprobate mind” (Romans 1:28). But, the time will come when He will say “Enough” and show that He was there all along. That’s why we should turn back to Him right now by “humbling ourselves, praying, seeking His Face and repenting” (II Chronicles 7:14a); otherwise, the time will come when it’ll be too little, too late—and woe to those who think otherwise. (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). -30-
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DeWitt Senior High Athletic Banquet By Shelly Faulkner The DeWitt Senior High Athletic Banquet sponsored by the DeWitt Dragon Booster Club, was held May 12th at the DeWitt High School. Victoria Adams: lettered in cheer, Erica Amyx: lettered in bowling, Shelby Anderson: lettered in bowling, Storm Archambeau: lettered in baseball, Layne Ballew: lettered in baseball, Alex Bay: participated in baseball, Cedric Beard: participated in football, CJ Beaty: lettered in football, Rylee Beaty: lettered in bowling, AJ Bell: lettered in basketball Honorable Mention All Conference, Traveon Bell: lettered in basketball All Conference and All State, Hannah Bishop: lettered in softball, Hunter Bisswanger: lettered in football, Savanna Bisswanger: lettered in golf All Conference, lettered in basketball and softball Shane Bitner: lettered in football and golf All Conference, Connor Blevins: lettered in golf All Conference, participated in baseball and basketball, DeQuante Body: participated in football, baseball, and track, Kase Bounds: lettered in football and baseball, Trace Bounds: lettered in cross country All Conference, lettered in track All Conference, and participated in football, Drew Boyd: lettered in football and baseball, Tania Bradford: basketball manager Taylor Bradford: lettered in basketball, Parker Brown: participated basketball, Scarlet Brown: lettered in basketball, Kristen Cazer: lettered in cheer, Anna Clawson: participated in softball, Keilon Combs: lettered in football, Tyler Corley: lettered in cross country, Cole Counce: lettered in football and baseball Libby Cox: lettered in softball All Conference, Garrett Cummings: participat-
ed in bowling, Anna Cunningham: lettered in cross country, cheer, and track Drew Dillion: lettered in golf All Conference, and lettered in softball and cheer, Christen Earhart: lettered in basketball, track, and cheer, Andrew Flemings: lettered in football and baseball, Tavius Fowler: lettered in football and track All Conference, Cody Fox: lettered in cross country All Conference and All State, indoor track All State, lettered in track All Conference and All State, Corey Fuhrman: lettered in football, Tracey Galloway: participated in track, Jamari Gamble: participated in baseball, Cole George: lettered in golf All Conference and participated in bowling, Shelby Gifford: lettered in golf and cheer, Ashley Gill: lettered in golf All Conference and lettered in softball, Samm Golden: lettered in football and participated in track, Todd Grabert: lettered in football and track, Kellie Grammer: participated in bowling, Kevin Grammer: participated in bowling, Madison Guest: lettered in softball, Howard Gurley: participated in football, Daniel Hall: lettered in bowling, Adam Hargrove: lettered in football Alden Hargrove: participated in baseball, Rylee Hearn: lettered in softball, Randi Hestir: lettered in basketball, cross country All Conference and lettered in track, Adam Hill: participated in bowling, Abby Hoelzeman: lettered basketball, Zac Horner: participated in football and lettered in track, Tristen Howe: lettered in baseball and basketball, Taylor Isom: lettered in bowling, Kiana James: lettered in basketball, DeShaunna Jamison: lettered in basketball and softball, Sara Jennings: lettered in basketball, Autumn Johnson: lettered
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in cheer, Bailey Jones: participated in bowling, Jon Jones: participated in football, Ty Jones: participated in basketball, Tyler Jones: lettered in football All Conference and participated in track, Jawan Jordan: lettered in basketball, Clay Kirkpatrick: lettered in football and baseball, Matthew Kirkpatrick: participated in basketball, Dagan Knoll: lettered in football Honorable Mention All Conference, Rylee Knoll: lettered in cheer, Reagan Lane: lettered in cheer All American, Haylee Layman: participated in bowling and lettered in softball, Wyatt Luebke: participated in baseball, Jesus Manilla: football manager, Otara Mason: lettered in cheer Kelsea McGhee: lettered in basketball and track All State, Luke Mitchell: lettered in bowling and participated in track and football, Dawson Moser: lettered in football All Conference, lettered in baseball All Conference and All State, Taylor Orman: participated in football Lauren Pace: lettered in basketball All Conference, lettered in softball All Conference, Stephanie Palmerin: basketball manager, Emily Patterson: lettered in cheer, Kyla Patterson: lettered in softball Banks Philipp: participated in football and baseball, Kahlan Phiipp: lettered in cheer, Alexa Pike: lettered in cheer Riley Poor: lettered in bowling and cheer, Caleb Price: participated in football, Morgan Punchard: lettered in bowling, Dadrain Releford: football manager, Jake Rieves: lettered in football and baseball All Conference, Tyren Robinson: lettered in basketball and participated in football, Taylor Roush: lettered in bowling, Grant Sims: participated in baseball, Jeremy Smith: lettered
in football All Conference, lettered in basketball Honorable Mention All Conference, Noah Smith: lettered in football, golf All Conference and All State Overall Tournament 2013, Jordan Snyder: participated in baseball, Ragan Snyder: lettered in basketball, track, and cheer, and All American, McCoy Sollars: baseball manager, Cody Stallings: lettered in football, Chance Stinnett: participated in football, Johnathan Stortz: football manager, Dalton Strickland: lettered in baseball, Austin Thomas: lettered in bowling, Colby Tiller: participated in football, Emily Tripplet: lettered bowling, Chris Tucker: lettered in bowling Layne Turner: participated in football and lettered in track, Dayne VanCamp: lettered in football and baseball, Kailey Vilches: lettered in track and is the basketball manager, Tripp Wallace: participated in football, Austin Ward: lettered in golf and baseball, Logan Watts: lettered in cross country, Kayla West: lettered in basketball, softball All Conference, Tessah West: lettered in track, cheer, and basketball, Aiden White: lettered in cross country, participated in bowling and football, and lettered in track All Conference, Makayla White: lettered in track and cheer All American Garrhett Wilbourne: lettered in football Brittan Williams: participated in football, Leartis Williams: lettered in football All Conference, lettered in basketball All Conference, Greg Wilson: participated in baseball, Nicholas Wright: lettered in football and bowling Shayna Young: lettered in golf All Conference Medalist Champion 2013 and lettered in softball.
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2014 Senior Class Graduates By Shelly Faulkner This year, there were 91 students from DeWitt High School who graduated on May 16, 2014. The total amount of scholarships awarded to this class was $1,339,305. $482,000 of that total amount was awarded to the students who have already accepted the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2014.
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Cole Counce City Council Continues Receives Jacob Progress on Several Projects Coleman Scholarship By Terrye Seamon
By Shelly Faulkner
In the words of Helen Keller, “We can do anything we want to do if we stick to it long enough.” At their meeting Monday, May 12, members of the DeWitt City Council continued to forge ahead with the next phases of two projects they have had in the works: the annexation of Grandview and upgrading the biodiesel refinery. The City Council voted unanimously to pass a motion to canvass landowners west of Grandview about possible annexation into DeWitt city limits. “We lost 200 people [according to the last census], and we could pick up 50 or 60, and a few more if we take our north boundary and extend it,” Mayor Ralph Relyea said. Right now the possible plans include annexing ½ mile west of Grandview down to Roach Road and approximately 500 feet north of Highway 165 to line up with the current boundary line. City Attorney T. Buie and Mayor Relyea explained that if enough residents were interested in the annexation, the next step would be preparing a petition, and after the required waiting periods, the City could just pass an ordinance to accept that petition instead of calling for a special election. “I’ve just heard positive comments about it,” Relyea said. Council members also passed a motion to approve Resolution 2014 – 4 which would authorize Mayor Relyea to apply for the Rural Services GIF Block Grant to help purchase a mini biodiesel refinery. The current micro refinery, which converts waste vegetable oil and camelina seed to biodiesel, only produces batches of biodiesel. The next step of the process, which has always been part of the original plan, is to upgrade
to a continuous-flow mini refinery. This grant from Rural Services will provide $95,000 toward the cost of a mini refinery. The Southeast Arkansas Economic Development Commission recently awarded the city a $70,000 grant, and the Delta Regional Authority has pledged $50,000 toward the purchase of a new refinery. “We are sitting on $215,000 to go towards that $265,000 refinery,” Relyea said. There is also the possibility that the city might receive other grants in the future to help offset the remaining $45,000. The new mini refinery would be operated by Johnny Davis who is currently operating the micro refinery. In other topics of old business previously discussed at prior meetings, several things are still simmering on the back burner. There is nothing new concerning the lawsuit filed by the South Arkansas County Judge Park Eldridge concerning the elimination of the deputy court clerk’s position. The Mayor said that the next step in the possible new city pool or splash pad is having a community meeting concerning the idea. The possible ban of leaf burning within city limits is still on hold until more information is gathered by interested parties and a petition is presented to the Council. And the City is still waiting for word on the possible State Street Aid Program grant for 13th Street. The DeWitt City Council holds monthly meetings the second Monday at 6 p.m. at the DeWitt City Hall. Come out and witness the progress of these and many other projects the Council has in the works for the citizens of DeWitt, and let your voice be heard on issues that affect you.
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Cole Counce was awarded the Jacob Coleman Scholarship May 12th at the DeWitt Senior High Athletic Banquet. Cole plans to attend ASU in Jonesboro this fall. Cole is the son of Gaye and Sam Counce.
DeWitt School District School Board Meeting By Shelly Faulkner DeWitt School Board meeting was held May 13th. Superintendent, Dr. Lynne Dardenne, discussed the Facilities Partnership Agreement that would allow our district to plan a new DMS. The school would be around 26,000 square feet. The agreement would have contributable grant from State and District would be responsible for the remaining balance. The board also discussed School Choice Resolution, Gillett Fire Suppression System for which they were given donation, and to seek bids for Gillett painting due to roof leaks. Board also discussed personnel policy changes as presented by ASBA, and Arkansas Leadership Academy Contract Extension, and consideration of change to policies 3.5C,3.5D,3.6,3.8,3.8 8.7C,8.13,5.4. All of these reports were voted on and approved. The Executive Session accepted the resignations of Margaret Holzhaer, Nikki Abel, Margaret Capps, and Lisa Howe. They also accepted the transfer of Amy Holbert to High School Librarian.
Saturday Night on the Corner Let’s remember Memorial weekend as we honor our veterans which gave their lives for us on this special event. Come and celebrate on May 24, 2014 at 5:30pm at Lodge Corner United Methodist Church, in the fellowship hall as we help and benefit with toiletries items for the Arkansas County Detention Center. Admission is your presence and any toiletries. What can we do? Let us begin by coming together; bringing our friends, family and church groups to enjoy and participate as we listen to Rev. Pete Beevers, pastor of Mulberry United Methodist Church, as our guest speaker. He is also the special speaker for Bayou Meto United Methodist Church Homecoming on May 25, 2014 at 11pm. We are located half way between Stuttgart and DeWitt on Hwy 165 in the bend of the road (across from the famous cafe, Rice Paddy Too). It is truly time to take a road trip. Come and gather with us in the time of fellowship and bring your group. Everyone is welcomed to the worship experience with this. We will have more to come on the second and fourth Saturday nights of each month. For more information you may also contact Rev. Mary Welch at 870-830-5727 or email strawbossmary@yahoo.com
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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of Carmen Corita LaCotts, Deceased No. PR-2013-020 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT AS EXECUTOR AND FILING OF CLAIMS Last Known Address of Decedent: 1325 Liberty Drive DeWitt, Arkansas 72042 Date of Death: 11th day of January 2013 An instrument dated the 2nd day of October 1981 was on the 19th day of March 2014 admitted to probate as the Last Will of the above named decedent and the undersigned has been appointed as Executor thereunder. Contest of the probate of the Will can be affected only by filing a petition within the time permitted by law. All persons having claims against the Estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the Estate. This notice first published on the 22nd day of May 2014. Michael Wayne LaCotts, Executor c/o Paul C. Carter Attorney for Estate P.O. Box 579 Star City, AR 71667 Adv. 20-2tfc
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Arkansas COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NO. PR-2014-23 ND Judith Ann Taylor, DECEASED NOTICE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 403 E. 11th St., Stuttgart, AR 72160 DATE OF DEATH: March 12, 2012 An instrument dated May 3, 2001 was on the 12th day of May, 2014 admitted to probate as the Last Will and Testament of the above-named decedent and the undersigned has been appointed Executor thereunder. Contest of the probate of the will can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. All claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall also be filed within six (6) months from the date of first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. This Notice first published the 22nd day of May 2014. Cleo Duane Taylor, Executor By: Tom Baxter FRIDAY, ELDREDGE & CLARK, LLP 400 West Capitol Ave., Suite 2000
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The French Seam to Host Bernina Embroidery Software 7 Training BERNINA of America, the premier manufacturer of sewing, embroidery and quilting machines, is pleased to announce that The French Seam, a BERNINA Dealer in Stuttgart, Ark., is offering two days of embroidery software training led by BERNINA Educator Debbi Lashbrook on Wednesday, May 28 and Thursday, May 29. Debbi will help attendees explore the features of BERNINA Embroidery Software 7. The cost is $125 for two days of classes and lunch. Attendees may bring their own laptops or they can observe the training without one. The Dealer will also host an afterparty Wednesday night for attendees to practice their new embroidery skills. The event is being held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The French Seam, 2015 S. Buerkle St. To register, call (870)673-8156 or stop in the store. BERNINA Embroidery Software 7 places a host of powerful design tools at the fingertips of sewists, including 3-D effects like StumpWork, Trapunto and PunchWork, as well as advanced monogramming and lettering, autodigitizing and full manual digitizing functionality to complement the hundreds of built-in and ready-to-stitch designs. BERNINA has also included the most requested enhancements to its embroidery software: easy-to-select colors; an artistic view of pattern fills, borders and stamps; a shortcut to insert a design or artwork; the ability to switch from inches to metrics; and a choice of options for the mouse wheel. Debbi Lashbrook is a BERNINA Educator and Trainer, and one of BERNINA’s Experts on its WeAllSew blog. Her blog posts include “Spirograph Quilt,â€? “Decorative Stitches Ă la CutWorkâ€? and “Audition AppliquĂŠ Fabrics in Your Embroidery Software.â€? Debbi’s specialties include garment construction, pattern drafting and fitting, BERNINA embroidery software, and DesignWorks. The French Seam is an authorized BERNINA Dealer providing top-quality service to area residents since 1992. The Dealer sells BERNINA sewing machines and software, and provides a variety of sewing, embroidery and quilting classes for people of all skill levels. The French Seam’s walls are covered with models of the latest in machine techniques, quilting patterns and embroidery designs, and the Dealer is stocked with the supporting fabric, patterns and notions to duplicate them. For more information, please visit www.frenchseam.com. About BERNINA Founded in Switzerland more than 100 years ago, BERNINA is the world’s premier manufacturer with a proven reputation for offering state-of-the-art sewing and embroidery systems, sergers and embroidery
software. BERNINA’s leadership is marked by an impressive number of industry leaders, influencers and artisans who chose to partner with the company. BERNINA products are sold in the United States through a network of approximately 450 fully trained independent dealerships. In 2008, the company introduced the revolutionary BERNINA 830, a machine designed to change the home sewing industry. To learn more and to find a dealer, visit www.bernina. com or call (630)978-2500.
A Chilling Thought By Michael P. Daniel “The Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality nor takes a bribe. He administers justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the stranger, giving him food and clothing. Therefore love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.� Deuteronomy 10:17-19 “You shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.� Matthew 5:48 The church of Satan was founded in the 60’s by a selfproclaimed philosopher who sought not to worship the evil one himself but, rather, to proclaim liberty for all who would choose instead to live according to their own “carnal desires�, to be freed from a god (or gods) who tried to set rules in opposition to our own inclinations and impulses toward self-preservation. This particular philosophy simply allows (actually encourages) humans to live according to their own desires and disregard the notion that one must sacrifice one’s own needs for the sake of a “stranger�. What I found most disturbing in this literature is that what is described by this pagan is precisely what is too often found even within the Church, the Body of Christ! It should be unsettling to any who proclaim Christ as Lord and Savior that such selfish behavior is actually a primary tenet of Satanism which is not necessarily “devil worshipping� but is, rather, SELFworshipping! We should always note that the Law of our Holy Father shows “no partiality� but does favor those who are oppressed. This Divine Law does not tell us what we cannot do; rather it teaches us what we get to do! It is a Law that protects us as much as it seeks to protect those who cannot protect themselves. It is a Law that teaches us to reach higher. Moses was speaking to another culture that did know multiple “gods�, man-made “gods�, but Moses was also speaking to a people who had been delivered from self-absorbed pagans who ultimately worshipped not even strange “gods� but worshipped themselves by enslaving others to meet their needs. These people had been truly “saved� in every sense of the word and, like us, are being called into a higher state of being – not to go back to the way things were. My friends, I am greatly disturbed that sometimes my conduct and thoughts are entirely too closely connected with that “satanic� philosophy! So should you also be! But Moses and Jesus both call the Lord’s people to a greater way of living and loving not to deny oneself but to lift up others. It is not strictly a profession of faith, and our allegiance to the Lord is not an “event� – it is the life we choose to live each and every day. Reach higher! Blessings, Michael
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Crocketts Bluff, Ethel and St. Charles News By: Margaret Aycock, 870-282- 8030, jaymara@hughes.net, 870-723-5071 (cell) HELLO FROM HAWAII! Oh no, I had to wake up, didn’t I? But it really was a beautiful dream, you would think. Actually, I have never been to Hawaii!! I can find enough troubles out here in “Podunk” out in the country where I live. MANNIS SERVICES I want to send our deepest condolences and our prayers to the family, all relatives and friends of Freddie Ulyess Howard Mannis of DeWitt. The angels came and carried him to his Heavenly Father, Sunday, (11th). His funeral service was held Tuesday (13th), at the General Assembly and Church of the First Born. Howard was laid to rest at Thompson Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home of DeWitt. We love you all! WEST SERVICES Again our deepest sympathy and our prayers goes to another fine family. Charles , of DeWitt journeyed to Heav-
en, Sunday (11th). His visitation was held Monday, (12th) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Essex Funeral Chapel in DeWitt. Charles’ funeral services were held at Unity Baptist Church in DeWitt, Tuesday (13th) and his burial was at Cedarcrest Cemetery with Essex Funeral Home in charge. Donna, Mike, Kim and Jade, if you need us for anything, let us know. We love you folks! AGEE SERVICES Ms. Ruby Agee, of Crestpark N.H in DeWitt, heard the chariots coming to take her up to her Heavenly Father Saturday, (17th}. “Miss Ruby”, as I called her, was one of the sweetest ladies that I have ever known, and also one of the most atractive for her age. I’ll never tell! Miss Ruby’s visitation was from 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. with funeral services starting at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May (19th), at Fowler’s Funeral Home of Brinkley. Her burial was in the Brin-
kley Cemetary. Diane Cameron of Gillett, (a very good friend of mine and also. Miss Ruby’s daughter) knows how I feel about such situations, don’t you Diane? If needed, please call !!! Love Ya, Folks! LYTLE SERVICES Jimmy Lytle of St. Charles passed on to Heaven sometime over the weekend. This was reported to me by a relative that by request, will remain anonymous at this time. Mr. Lytle’s services are incomplete at this time. I will let you folks know more when reported. APOLOGY TO JOE BILL I guess I owe you a big apology, don’t I Joe Bill? Joe Bill Gordon of St. Charles had surgery on his brain a few months ago. He had reported it to us. I had asked that prayers were sent for him to be able to drive his ‘”big rig” again. Joe Bill called again last week and reported that he had recently had a heart attack
while driving in Texas and the doctors had him in a hospital for a quadurplebypass surgery. He is now at home recouperating from his surgery. Joe Bill, will you please listen to the doctors and nurses this time and try hard to get well? Please, everyone, let’s all pray for Joe and call, visit or send cards to him to encourage him. Believe me folks, I do know how depressed you can get especially when you are alone! Been there, done that! MEETING Crockett’s Bluff Community Center will have their regular Potluck Supper & Meeting on Thursday (22th), at the Crockett’s Bluff Community Center at 7:00p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Bring your favorite recipe if you’d like and come and enjoy the fellowship.
Jean Pollard Visits Headquarters of General Federation of Womens Clubs Recently on a trip to Washington, D.C., Jean Pollard visited the National Headquarters of General Federation of Womens Clubs, located at 1734 N Street. Pollard belongs to GFWC Amici Club of Stuttgart and they support the 1734 Society which is a fund raiser to maintain the organization’s headquarters. The building was purchased in 1922 by GFWC. It was designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Secretary of the Interior in 1991. This Victorian mansion was built in 1875 as the town home of retired Rear Admiral William Radford. In one of Washington society’s most notable events, Admirals Radford’s daugh-
ter Sophia married Russian diplomat Vladimir de Meissner in the family home in 1878. The row houses on either side of GFWC Headquarters were purchased and extended the size of Headquarters building. Pollard made arrangements with Brian Coburn, Women’s History and Resource Center Manager who took her on a tour of GFWC Headquarters. Many artifacts representing Arkansas Federation of Womens Clubs were examined as Pollard and Coburn toured three floors of the buildings.
American Legion Post 158 Donates Check to Dana’s House By Shelly Faulkner
Lloyd Snyder from American Legion Post 158, presents donation check of $700.00 to Dana’s House Administrator Jennifer Poston.
UAM Hosts Freshman Preregistration Sessions The University of Arkansas at Monticello will hold two preregistration sessions for incoming freshmen June 16 and 17, according toMary Whiting, director of admissions. The June 16 session begins at 12:30 p.m., in the Fine Arts Center, and the June 17 event begins at 5:30 p.m., also in the Fine Arts Center. Only students who have applied for admission and have received mail notification may preregister on those dates. Letters of invitation were sent to each student with a request for a reply. Limited places are available for each session. Sessions for parents will provide information regarding the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act
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State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department has suspended plans to begin 10 highway construction projects because of uncertainty that there will be enough money to pay for them in the Federal Highway Trust Fund. The revenue for road projects comes from state and federal taxes. Some projects rely more heavily on federal grants, with the state having to match only a small portion of the total cost. Both the state and federal governments collect motor fuels taxes and fees on heavy trucks. In Arkansas, the state collects 21.8 cents per gallon on gasoline. All over the country the federal government collects 18.4 cents a gallon. On diesel fuel the state collects 22.8 cents a gallon and the federal government collects 24.4 cents a gallon. Revenue from gas taxes has not kept
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Between the Lines By Brenda Blagg Arkansas’ 2014 elections could well be hijacked by a single controversial issue: same-sex marriage. It is not the only issue about which incumbent and wannabe officials should be quizzed in the days before next week’s primaries and in the months before the general election. Nevertheless, this is the issue that jumped to the forefront over the weekend and will color, if not dominate, state and local politics this year — regardless of what happens next on the legal front. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza on Friday ruled the state law banning same-sex marriage unconsti-
tutional. The next day Arkansas was center stage in national news as gay and lesbian couples flocked to Eureka Springs to get marriage licenses. Even more couples headed to county courthouses on Monday seeking licenses in the first Bible Belt state to allow same-sex marriage. Meanwhile, elected officials and public attorneys spent the weekend trying to decide if and how they would react to Piazza’s order. Marriage is a cottage industry in Eureka Springs. So, Carroll County is unique among Arkansas counties in that it has
2015 and money in the fund will only be available to complete projects that have already begun. Because funding from the trust fund is uncertain, Arkansas highway officials pulled 10 projects from their list of projects scheduled for bid letting in April. They will make another evaluation of scheduled projects before the June 4 bid letting, therefore it is possible there will be another announcement of postponed projects. The federal trust fund is supposed to be self-sustaining, but in the past several years Congress has authorized spending that exceeds the amounts the fund brings in from gas taxes. A new federal highway bill, which was recently introduced, is intended to replace the current federal highway bill that expires at the end of September. The Highway Department is promoting
its IDriveArkansas.com website, which displays up-to-date maps of construction zones. The roads are busier than usual in summer because people are on vacation. If you click on the website you can plan a detour around construction zones, or give yourself additional time to drive through them. Broadband Access The Quality Digital Learning Study Committee released its recommendations for improving broadband access in public schools. One recommendation is for all school districts to invest in enhanced communications infrastructure so that it has at least 100 kbps (kilobit per second) per each student and staff member by the fall of this year. The committee recommended that by 2017-2018 schools have at least 1 Mb (Megabit) per student and staf
long made it possible for couples seeking marriage licenses to get them on a Saturday, when all other county courthouses are closed. The service was set up for heterosexual couples, of course. The timing of Piazza’s ruling, which came after business hours on Friday, put deputy county clerks on the spot the next morning. While the state’s first licenses for gay marriages did get issued there on Saturday, the county stopped doing so on Monday. Clerks in Washington and Pulaski counties picked up the slack, as did a couple of others, while the state’s attorney general sought a stay of Piazza’s order. Elsewhere, counties declined to issue licenses to same-sex couples, awaiting word about the stay. Confusion and emotion are driving decisions as official Arkansas reacts to Piazza’s ruling. The most extreme reaction has been the call by some for Piazza’s impeachment because he dared to dismantle what Arkansas voters put into the state constitution with their votes in 2004. That’s when a sizable majority of Arkansas voters approved the same-sex marriage ban. A good part of the confusion comes from the fact that the lawsuit brought in Piazza’s court involved a half dozen named counties. Arkansas has 75 counties and they’re getting differing advice as to whether or not the constitutional ban still stands in those that were not sued. Carroll County was not sued, which may account for the policy reversal seen there. There will be more clarity once the Arkansas Supreme Court weighs in, which could happen quickly. In some states where same-sex marriage bans have been struck, the orders were stayed immediately. Piazza did not stop enforcement of his order but Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has asked the Supreme Court for an immediate stay pending appeal. McDaniel has also said recently that
he supports same-sex marriage but will defend the state’s ban. He must, of course, because that is his job as the state’s attorney. McDaniel is certainly the most highprofile official in Arkansas to endorse gay marriage. Notably, he is also termlimited and not a candidate for anything right now. A lot of those other officials scrambling to decide how to react are politically exposed. They on the ballot next week or will be there in November. So, while the state’s legal minds prepare arguments for court, the state’s politicians are getting ready for an election in a state that readily imposed that ban in 2004. In the decade since its passage, gay rights and even gay marriage have become more acceptable nationally. But has Arkansas changed? We’re about to find out. Piazza’s ruling will certainly galvanize foes of gay marriage, who will rally behind candidates like the state lawmakers who want the judge impeached. What was already expected to be a good year for conservatives electorally could be an absolute bonanza unless the other side proves equally adamant. Remember, too, all those people who rejoiced after Piazza’s ruling last week have families and legions of friends who could aggressively weigh into the political debate. More people may also just want to live and let live now than did 10 years ago. Nevertheless, whether the same-sex marriage ban gets enforced temporarily or permanently, it is the issue of the day. All candidates will likely be judged by their positions on it, whether that is appropriate or not. Move over, Obamacare. Forget many of the other issues that divide Arkansas voters. Gay rights will be this year’s political red meat. Brenda Blagg is a freelance columnist. E-mail comments or questions to brendajblagg@gmail.com.
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plimentary lunch following the Ceremony. According to Foster, all Veterans and their families will be honored. Special guests will be members of the “greatest generationâ€?, our World War II Veterans.Major Chris Heathscott, 39th Brigade Support Battalion, will served as Master of Ceremonies, with the posting of Colors by the 39th BSB Color Guard, followed by the National of Helena. Volunteers are BGACDC Anthem , Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer members, Gene Davison, Major Earl and Welcome. Special tribute will be Farr, Jr., and “Boopieâ€? Shell of Mar- made to each branch of the Service. vell, Faith Outreach Church, Jason Martha “Coachâ€? Cothren of Joe T. RobRolett and Team from the Boys and inson School in Little Rock will pay Girls Club of Phillips County, KIPP tribute to our POWs; her father, ArStudents, Millie Smith, the American chie Dierks, was an early former POW Legion Auxiliary, and Virginia Little- of World War II and is now deceased. ton, KJIW and Delta Force radio sta- Volunteers of this year event will be rections, all of Helena-West Helena; KFJK ognized, as will the oldest female and in Forrest City and Missionary Baptist male Veterans in the audience. ForChurch of Marianna. KJIW FM Radio mer members of this ‘inner circleâ€? are 94.5 will be broadcasting live and oth- Jimmy Nichols, formerly of West Heler Volunteers will be on hand to help ena, now residing in Texas; Floyd Deon Memorial Day. Combat Veterans Jarnatte of Poplar Grove and Louis PatChapter 7-2 of Belle Vista have spe- rick, former POW, from Memphis area, cial gifts for presentation to the oldest now deceased; former County Judge Al female and male Veteran in this year’s Gordon of the Fayetteville area, l05 ½ audience, which will presented by Bar- World War II Fred Edmond of Lexa, bara King of Helena and World War II and last year, Henry Haven of Forrest Veteran Henry Haven of Forrest City. City andBarbara King. State and local Members of the “ Arkansas Army of dignitaries and Representatives of the Civil War Reenactorsâ€? will be on the program for the first time. Live music will begin playing around l0:00 A.M., as visitors and honorees attend this year’s event; they will play until l0:45 A.M. and then following the Ceremony during lunch and visiting. This year’s event will begin promptly at 11 a.m. and will conclude with a com-
Arkansas Department of Veterans’ Affairs will be on hand to help Veterans and, for the first time; ARVets Chairman Malcolm Glover will have a table with information for our Veterans who are seeking to start businesses in Phillips County; Jill Richmond, Director of the Helena V. A. Clinic, and Dr. “Sandy� Winston, Medical Director of the V.A. Clinic, and Dave Anderson and Tony Bond, Phillips and Lee County Service Officer, will also be available to our Veterans. Other activities for the program are being planned for all to enjoy. Several bikers’ groups will be seen throughout the area. The event is open to the public and admission is canned food items/packages of spaghetti/spaghetti sauce for our Homeless Veterans. Make plans now to attend this moving tribute to our soldiers at theTri County Fair Grounds Pavilion, located in Marvell on the appropriately named “Veterans Memorial Highway �. The second and third Purple Heart Cities will be recognized by Arkansas Commander Jose J. Martinez, Bella Vista, of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. For more information, contact Mary Ned Foster at  870-3381460 or wpf@suddenlink.net.
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Congratulations & Best Wishes to the DeWitt Class of 2014
Your word is a Lamp to my feet and a light for my path. -Psalm 119:105
“For I can do everything through Christ, Kristin Bradley
who gives me strength.”
Corey Fuhrman
Philippians 4:13
We Are Proud of You! Kelsea McGee
Sara Wallis Jennings
First United Methodist Church of DeWitt
202 W. Cross
946-4666 David Horton, Agent
Thursday, May 22, 2014
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Congratulations Seniors
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Congratulations, Jagger!
Love, Mom & Dad
We’re so proud of both of you!
Congratulations Taylor
Congratulations and Best of Luck to the Class of 2014
Love, Mom (Aunt Lisa), Adam, & Dad (Uncle Scott)
Congratulations Mason
6401 Hwy Hw 152 E • DeWitt ww www.menardproducts.com menardproducts@gmail.com Toll Free: 888-764-3130 Fax: 870-946-1664
From, Nana and Paw Paw KP we are so proud of you. God’s blessings!!
Congratulations to our Seniors!
Kelsey Beaver
Haley Poole
So proud of you
Love, Meme & Unlce Bobbie and Aunt Doris
Mason James
Mom, Dad, Mahalie, and Banks
Reagan Lane
Colby Tiller
We love you guys! Unity Baptist Church
Thursday, May 22, 2014
2014 DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Congratulations Seniors!
Congratulations Hannah Cummings! As the tassel is turned A new path you’ll make May God always guide Each step you may take
320 Court Square, DeWitt, AR 870-946-3400
We Salute THE CLASS OF 2014
We love you very much! Aunt Lori & Uncle Shayne
Congratulations 2014 Seniors from
Congratulations to the DeWitt Seniors From Essex Funeral Home Congratulations
Josea V.E. Johnson We are so proud of you! Love,
I am so proud of you! Love, Mom
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We can see clearlyA bright f uture fo r t h e Class of 2014 Dr. Van Dunn, OD in the DeWitt Medical Arts Building
1703 S. Whitehead Dr. DeWitt, AR 72042
Congratulations to Class of 2014 First Christian Church
1007 S. Whitehead Drive, DeWitt
Congratulations Cole!
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The Johnson Family Uncles, Aunts, and Cousins
870-946-2580 1801 S. Grandview Drive
YOUR FUTURE Class LOOKS BRIGHT, of GRADS! 2
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JR's Alternator Service and Rerun's Bait Shop 1612 Whitehead Dr. • 946-1801
Thursday, May 22, 2014
2014 DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Congratulations
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Congratulations Mason!
Congratulations DeWitt High School Graduates! Best of luck to the Class of 2014
Crestpark of DeWitt
We are so proud of you! Mom, Dad, and Christopher
Staff & Residents
Hannah Cummings You are so much more than just my cousin. You are my sister too.
CONGRATULATIONS DAGAN WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!
We love you! From, Dad and Magon
Congratulations
Taylor Dickson Roush
There is a place in my heart Especially for you. In my thoughts are many memories Of the loving things you’ve done. I want you to know that I am Grateful for each one. Although things will change around us, Our friendship will hold true. That’s why I’m blessed to have a Sister as wonderful as you! Love you, Mckensy
Love, Dad, Mom, and Gunnar
Love,
JC, Mom, Maci, Allie and Natalie
Thursday, May 22, 2014
2014 DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Love, Nana
Hwy 165 South DeWitt, AR 870-946-3564
Congratulations to our Seniors and the Class of 2014!
Ashley Terry
1715 S. Whitehead Drive • DeWitt, AR 72042 Phone: 870-946-2281
Congratulations
Janathan Wages
Ethan Danner
Tristian Howe
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Congratulations, Girly Girl!
Congrats to Jatyia Harris and the Class of 2014
Adam Horton
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Nina Bitner
Brittney Reed
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 Devon Campbell
Faith Baptist Church 725 McAdams Road • DeWitt, AR 72042
Christen Earhart
and Class of 2014
322 W First St., DeWitt, AR 72042 Pastor: Bro. Jimmy Albrecht Numbers 6:24-26
Best of Luck! We love you! Love, Grandma and Grandpa
Congratulations to Debratia Clark, Christen Earhart, Cole George, Kourtney Hill, Sara Jennings, Reagan Lane, Kelsea McGee, Kaitlin Poor, Ragan Snyder, Samantha Woodiel, AJ Bell, Nina Bitner, Devin Bradford, Taylor Bradford, Danni Cardin, Jose Carillo, Maria Carillo, Jacob Chapman, Jonathan Christian, Dabratia Clark, Ethan Danner, Blake Ellenburg, Andrew Fleming, Milik Gatson, Sarah Guest, Jatyia Harris, Joseph Harris, Joshua Harris, Randi Hestir, Kourtney Hill, Skylar Holder, Adam Horton, Tristian Howe, Mason James, Kami Jenkins, Josea Johnson, Ellana Jones, Jawan Jordan, Clay Kirkpatrick, Reagan Lane, Joseph Larson, Ethan Moss, Lauren Pace, Stephanie Palmerin, Haley Poole, Heather Poole, Katlin Poor, William Poore, Bethany Pruder, Brittney Reed, Dadrain Releford, Rachel Scott, Kalli Smith, Dalton Strickland, Ashley Terry, Sam Thompson, Colby Tiller, Christ Tucker, Christa Wages, Janathan Wages, Gerome Walker, Allie Wallace, Austin Ward, Jessica Watkins, Zack Watkins, Makala White, Leartis Williams, Brittney Yarbrough, and the entire DeWitt High School Class of 2014!
Lauren’s Garden Call: AJ 946-5446 or Jackie: 946-6182
Thursday, May 22, 2014
2014 DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
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% , We wish you the STRENGTH to face challenges with CONFIDENCE along with theWISDOM to choose your battles carefully. We wish you ADVENTURES on your journey and may you always stop to HELP someone along the way. Listen to your HEART and take risks carefully. Trust in the LORD with every leap of FAITH that you choose to take. Remember how much you are LOVED. Love, Mom, Steven, Cassidy, Julia, Gran, Poppa, Granny & Grandaddy
May the Lord make you completely sure of what he wants by giving you all the wisdom and spiritual understanding you need. That this will help you live in a way that brings honor to the Lord and pleases him in every way: that your life will produce good works of every kind and that you will grow in your knowledge. That God will strengthen you with his own great power so that you will not give up when troubles come. -Colossians 1:9-11
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Thursday, May 22, 2014
2014 DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
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Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 2014 DeWitt, AR • 870-946-4616
C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S
Cole Counce
Cody Stallings We love you! - Bobby, Alicia, Kiana, Jasmine & Kaley
Congratulations to ALL DeWitt Graduating Seniors of 2014 Seniors Registered at Webb’s: Storm Archambeau, Austin Ward, Andrew Fleming, Tyler Jones, Corey Fuhrman, Clay Kirkpatrick, Kase Bounds, Cole Counce, Kalli Smith, and Dagan Knoll
Webb’s Sporting Goods • 870-946-0168
Thursday, May 22, 2014
2014 DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
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DeWitt High School Senior Class Day DeWitt High School held it’s annual Senior Class Day Friday, May 9. Presentation of Members of Class of 2014: Junior Ushers: Drew Dillion, Savanna Bisswanger, Kalen Kemp, Mika Wansley, Maggie Holzhauer, Sydney Bueker, Meranda Trevino, Deshauna Jamison, Rylee Knoll, Matthew Kirkpatrick, and Elizabeth Bronson. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation: Haley Poole and Hannah Cummings. Welcome: Kailey Vilches, Class Motto: Jessica Lehmann, Class Colors: Malik Gatson, Class Song: Reagan Lane, Slide Show Presentation: Sr. Technology Seminar, and Benidiction: Cody Stallings. The awards presented were: Peggy Lowe Memorial Scholarship – Kourtney Hill DeWitt Masonic Lodge #157 – Scarlett Brown and Reagan Lane Scott Tractor 4-H Scholarship – Haley Poole and Heather Poole Kyle Hargrove Memorial Scholarship – Emily Patterson and Corey Fuhrman
Congratulations to the 2014 Seniors 1007 S. Whitehead Dr. • 870-946-0444 Owner/Stylist Laney Eldridge
Congrats to our 2014 Seniors!
Connie/McGraw Scholarship – Kahlan Philipp Gregory Memorial Scholarship – Andrew Fleming First Electric Scholarship – Ragan Snyder DeWitt Junior Women’s Club Service Scholarship – Ragan Snyder and Makala White Hunter Butler Memorial Scholarship – Dawson Moser Taylor Carter Memorial Scholarship – Cole Counce, Corey Fuhrman and Britney Reed First Baptist Church Norman Neely Memorial Scholarship – Christen Earhart and Ethan Danner NWTF-Lower White River Local Chapter NWTF-State – Sara Jennings Arkansas County Fair Assn. Scholarship – Christen Earhart and Kahlan Philipp Arkansas County Farm Bureau – Cole Counce and Dagan Knoll Monroe County Farm Bureau Harold Woodsin Memorial Scholarship – Clay Kirkpatrick Ag-Heritage – Dagan Knoll
Arkansas County Conservation District Scholarship – Cole Counce Monroe County Conservation District Scholarship – Clay Kirkpatrick Easy Living Scholarship – Emily Patterson DeWitt Chamber of Commerce Bill Rasco Memorial Scholarship for PCC – Jessica Lehmann DeWitt Chamber of Commerce Wilbur Botts Memorial Scholarship – Clay Kirkpatrick DeWitt Rotary Club Scholarship – Scarlett Brown, Kelsea McGee, Hannah Cummings, Clay Kirkpatrick, Sara Jennings, Kahlan Philipp, Ragan Snyder, Reagan Lane, Kourtney Hill and C.J. Beatty Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarship – Storm Archambeau, C.J. Beatty, Lauren Box, Kristin Bradley, Cole Counce, Christen Earhart, Cody Fox, Randi Hestir, Kourtney Hill, Clay Kirkpatrick, Dagan Knoll, Reagan Lane, Dawson Moser, Ragan Snyder and Samantha Woodiel
Congratulations, Kelsey!
Congratulations to the Class of 2014
Love, Granny and Pepaw
CONGRATULATIONS
Kase
Be your best. Young’s Refrigeration 548-2613
The
Willows 946-1055
Congrats, Devon!
We are so proud of you!
We love you, Mom, Dad, Trase & Jase
Love,
Mom and Dad, Nanny and Papaw, Uncle Marion and Jarrett
Thursday, May 22, 2014
2014 DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Continued from 28C Vida June Moll Scholarship – Lauren Box, Cole Counce, Tyler Jones, Kahlan Philipp, Makala White and Brittney Yarbrough Gillett Farmers and Businessman Scholarship – Cole Counce, Tyler Jones, Kahlan Philipp and Lauren Box Gillett/DeWitt Community Scholarship – Cole Counce, Randi Hestir, Reagan Lane, Lauren Pace, Kahlan Philipp and Leartis Williams Gillett Civic Group Scholarship – Kahlan Philipp ULM Civic Group – Kase Bounds Emily Lindsey Memorial Scholarship – Hannah Cummings and Jessica Watkins American Legion #158 Scholarship – Jessica Lehmann Grand Prairie Cattleman’s Scholarship – Chris Tucker Arkansas Governor’s Scholar – Makala White Arkansas Academic Challenge – Various Buck & Frances Lumsden Memorial Scholarship – Hannah Cummings American Red Cross Scholarship – Cody Fox DeWitt Ruritan Scholarship – Jacob Chapman and Dabratia Clark Arkansas County Bank Scholarship – Halee Bundren, Cole Counce, Christen Earhart, Randi Hestir, Sara Jennings, Dagan Knoll, Reagan Lane, Kelsea McGee, Emily Patterson, Emily Patterson and Ragan Snyder Phil Simpson Memorial Scholarship – Clay Kirkpatrick Lance Clark Memorial Scholarship – Hannah Cummings and Emily Patterson Sam & Doris Cook Montgomery Memorial Scholarship – Kelsea McGee Arkansas Gas Association Scholarship – Hannah Cummings Advertising – Josh Harris Advertising H.M. – Devon Campbell Sports Marketing – Clay Kirkpatrick Sports Marketing H.M. – Storm Archambeau Office Management –Ragan Snyder Office Management H.M. – Kourtney Hill Pottery – Makala White Arts and Crafts – Makala White Student Council President – Sara Jennings Senior Class President – Kristin Bradley Digital Communications I – Scarlett Brown Digital Communications II – Scarlett Brown Outstanding Senior – Blake Ellenburg, Joseph Larson and
Zack Watkins Most Improved Student – Joshua Harris Top AR Reader – Allie Wallace EAST – Sarah Guest and Makala White EAST H.M. – Kourtney Hill Digital Comm. III – Jagger Thomas Digital Comm. III, Honorable Mention – Samantha Woodiel Digital Communications IV – Clay Kirkpatrick Digital Communications IV H.M. – Hannah Cummings Accounting I – Kailey Vilches and Kahlan Philipp English 12 – Storm Archambeau and Jessica Watkins AP Literature & Composition – Makala White AP Calculus Award – Cody Stallings Algebra III – Brittney Reed Algebra III Honorable Mention – Jacob Chapman AP Physics B – Cody Stallings Robotics – Haley Poole, Heather Poole and Brittney Yarbrough Quiz Bowl – Lauren Box, Malik Gatson, Kahlan Philipp, Chris Tucker and Kailey Vilches College Algebra – Haley Poole Survey of College Math – Haley Poole College US History I – Jessica Lehmann College US History II – Lauren Box AP US History – Sara Jennings US History – Storm Archambeau Motivation to Achieve – Josh Harris Person & Family Finance – Malik Gatson Family Dynamics – Kami Jenkins Outstanding Senior FCCLA Member – Lauren Pace Child Development/Parenting – Nina Bitner FACS – Dadrain Releford Textiles – Christa Wages Foods & Nutrition – Jessica Watkins Yearbook Editor Award – Emily Patterson Yearbook Award – Dabratia Clark and Kaitlin Poor Quill & Scroll – Emily Patterson, Dabratia Clark and Kaitlin Poor American Legion Outstanding Boy – Cole Counce American Legions Auxiliary Outstanding Girl – Emily Patterson Best Citizen Boy – Blake Ellenburg Best Citizen Girl – Makala White Leadership Girl – Sara Jennings Leadership Boy – Cody Stallings Best All-Around Boy – Dawson Moser
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Best All-Around Girl – Randi Hestir Outstanding Girl – Christen Earhart Outstaning Boy – Dagan Knoll Honor Graduates – Storm Archambeau, Lauren Box, Kristin Bradley, Hannah Cummings, Christen Earhart, Malik Gatson, Randi Hestir, Kourtney Hill, Sara Jennings, Reagan Lane, Jessica Lehmann, Kelsea McGee, Kahlan Philipp, Haley Poole, Ragan Snyder, Cody Stallings, Kailey Vilches and Makala White
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Corey!
We love you and are so very proud of you! Mimi and Aunt Terry
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2014 AJ Bell
Clay Kirkpatrick
Dabratia Clark
Dawson Moser
Dadrain Releford
Halee Bundren
Joseph Larson
Jagger Thomas
Jessica Watkins
Jatyia Harris
Kristin Bradley
Kahlan Philipp
Lauren Pace
Sara Jennings
KBS Photography 870-509-1327• 1514 Hwy 276 • DeWitt, AR 72042 kbsphotography@gmail.com
Taylor Bradford
Thursday, May 22, 2014
2014 DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
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Storm Archambeau
Lauren Box
Kristen Bradley
Hannah Cummings
Christen Earhart
Malik Gatson
Randi Hestir
Kourtney Hill
Sara Jennings
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Thursday, May 22, 2014
2014 DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
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DeWitt High School Honor Graduates
Reagan Lane
Jessica Lehmann
Kelsea McGee
Kahlan Philipp
Haley Poole
Ragan Snyder
Cody Stallings
Kailey Vilches
Makala White
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Thursday, May 22, 2014
2014 DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
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