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Thursday, October 16, 2014
Hamburger Supper for Girls and Boys State Delegates
AROUND THE COUNTY
R.A.V.E. BENEFIT DINNER & AUCTION
Gillett Civic Group to hold annual R.A.V.E. Benefit Dinner & Auction - Sat. Nov. 1st. at Old Post Lodge in Gillett. Event begins at 6 pm. For Tickets call Jennifer Menard 870-830-5410
10 FT TALL TROJAN HORSE COMING TO DEWITT
The “Vote Against Issue 3” campaign will make a stop at the DeWitt Court Square at 3 p.m. with their “Trojan Horse” on Wednesday, October 15th.
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
DeWitt Senior Center 205 N. Main October 25, 2014 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM Hot dogs, chips, popcorn, cheese dip and a soda Lots of fun for all ages! Games for prizes such as: Cake Walk, Spider Ring Toss, Pick Up Ducks, Fishing and Bingo Grand Prize – Halloween Basket with lots of goodies and surprises!!! The drawing for the Grand Prize will be at 6:45 PM Tickets for the games and food will be available at the door. All proceeds benefit the DeWitt Senior Center.
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OCT. 25 2-7pm Fun for all!
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The American Legion and Auxiliary sponsored a Hamburger Supper for the Girls State and Boys State Delegates on September 4, 2014. The delegates and
their families enjoyed hamburgers with all the trimmings cooked and prepared by the American Legion and Auxiliary members. The delegates then gave their
reports of their week at Girls State and Boys State.
2014 ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR Darren Caldwell Has Been Named 2014 Administrator of the year by the Arkansas Hospital Association. Darren Caldwell, CEO of DeWitt Hospital & Nursing Home was presented with the A. Allen Weintraub Memorial Award from the Arkansas Hospital Association at the AHA’s annual awards dinner on October 9, 2014, at the Little Rock Marriott. Darren was recently chosen as the recipient of the A. Allen Weintraub Memorial Award by the Arkansas Hospital Association’s board of directors. A. Allen Weintraub was the long-time administrator of St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, who was a very dedicated civic worker and an inspiration to all who worked with him. The A. Allen Weintraub Memorial Award is the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the Arkansas Hospital Association. It recognizes hospital chief executive officers who are contributing to their hospitals and communities in the same manner as Mr. Weintraub. Caldwell’s career is notable not only for his accomplishments, but also for his service to the people of Southeast Arkansas. After serving as the assistant administrator at Delta Memorial Hospital (1989-1991), he was named CEO of DeWitt Hospital & Nursing Home, a position he held from 1991 into 1996. Late in 1996, he became the CEO of Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello, serving there for more than five years before returning to DeWitt in 2002. During the past 12 years at DeWitt, he has overseen projects which include remodeling of the existing structure
and building a new facility for the hospital based rural health clinic. He was instrumental in securing a $400,000 grant for capital improvements through U.S. Congressman Marion Berry’s office and worked to increase the nursing home census by 35% after several years of no substantial change. He opened a second Home Health in a neighboring community, extended the hospital’s ambulance service to a community 35 miles away and replaced all of the diagnostic equipment within his first three years. Twice he organized campaigns for 1.5 cent sales taxes to support DeWitt Hospital & Nursing Home. Both were successful, with voters giving approval ratings of 79% and 91% respectively. And for a 15 month span in 20122013, he filled the CEO position simultaneously for DeWitt Hospital &
Delta Memorial Hospital in Dumas. He successfully organized a campaign for Delta Memorial Hospital in Dumas to restructure a sales tax that created funds paid directly to the hospital for operation expenses that passed by a 72% approval rating. A member of the Arkansas Hospital Association board of directors since 2008, he was elected in 2013 to serve as the group’s treasurer. In addition, he has chaired AHA’s Medicaid committee for the past three years, helping AHA and its member hospitals transition through various changes associated with the state’s multi-payer Payment Improvement Initiative and the implementation of Arkansas’ Private Option plan to expand healthcare coverage to low-income Arkansans. He is the chairman for the Greater Delta Alliance for health Inc., a nonprofit, horizontal hospital organization comprised of nine Southeast Arkansas Rural Hospitals, which is responsible for providing healthcare resources and workforce training for up to 19 counties in Southeast Arkansas. He is a Arkansas Red Cross board member, past president of the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce and DeWitt Rotary Club, member of the Dewitt Industrial Development Corporation and Dumas Chamber of Commerce. The DeWitt Hospital & Nursing Home Auxiliary will host a come and go reception from 5 pm – 7 pm at the DeWitt City Park Community Center to honor Caldwell for this well-deserved recognition.
Darren Caldwell,
CEO of DeWitt Hospital, has been chosen by the Arkansas Hospital Association as the
2014 Administrator of the Year in Arkansas. also known as the A. Allen Weintraub Memorial Award.
The award is the highest honor bestowed by the AHA. Darren was presented this award at the AHA annual Convention in Little Rock on Oct. 9th
A come & go community reception, sponsored by the DeWitt Hospital Nursing Home Auxiliary will be held on Thursday, October 16th at the DeWitt Community Center from 5-7 p.m
Everyone is welcome. We invite you to stop by & congratulate Darren on the honor.
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LOCAL NEWS Dean’s Pharmacy Hosts “Ronaldo Jewelry Trunk Show”
LEFT TO RIGHT - Pharmacist and Co-Owner of Dean’s Karen Watts, Stacy Nelson, Ronaldo
Dean’s Pharmacy hosted a Ronaldo Jewelry Trunk Show October 8th. Ronaldo has become known as the premier, handmade jewelry artist in the United States, with his jewelry being worn by many famous people including the future queen of England, Kate Middleton. His jewelry is also worn by those on the Academy Awards, The Grammy’s, The Oscar’s, The Voice, Country Music Awards, Dancing With The Stars, and many more. His jewelry is sold in over 400 stores in 32 states, with over 30,000 pieces made each month. To view his beautiful work, stop by Dean’s Pharmacy.
LEFT - Ronaldo presenting Stephanie Noble with the “Devotion” bracelet RIGHT - Ronaldo presenting Miss Arkansas County Riley Knoll with bracelet
Crockett’s Bluff, Ethel, & St. Charles News GREETINGS: Hi folks! Monday morning coming round again. CHILDERS UPDATE: I promised last week that I would give an update on Louise Childers of DeWitt, who is a patient in a Little Rock Hospital. I understand that she is somewhat better at this time. She is off life-support machines now, and let’s all keep her and her entire family in our prayers. Prayers, we all know, are the very best medicine for everybody, and PRAYER IS FREE! SURPRISE VISITOR: Jay and I had a surprise visitor Friday (10th). When my son, Russell Horton of Louisville, KY came and spent the weekend with us and his brother Ricky, I did not know which way to go, run screaming or scream running!!! This is hard on heart patients, isn’t it? But after all we had a good visit.
He also visited with his Dad, Floyd Horton, of Ethel. Russell left this Monday (13th) morning returning to Louisville, (without me, of course). CUMMINGS: Harley Cumming, Jr. of Carlisle, formally of DeWitt, went to meet his Heavenly Father, on Sunday, (12th). Due to weather, I cannot find out details about his services. Sorry. Please, everyone, keep Harley’s family and friends in your prayers! BIRTHDAYS: OCTOBER 16 - Addison Smith, Debbie Murphy , Gay Hampton Rusk , Malory Co, Stephanie Pinso, Karen Hudsepth, Cy Shadwick , Mike Camp, Shane Torix, Meghan Schimmel. OCTOBER 17 - Jamie Milliken, Erin Watkins, Marilyn Rousseau, Jeff Camp. OCTOBER 18 - Linda Davis, Tammy Williams, Brittney Isom, John Paul
Cox, Chris Counce, Sonya James, Troy Hornbeck, Landri Hornbeck. OCTOBER 19 - Samantha Ramdomski, Daniel Smith, Janie Thompson. OCTOBER 20 - Carlo Clark, Joe Fitzpatrick, Allyson Pittman, Teresa Torix, OCTOBER 21 - Madalyne Stoddard, Camry Carmichel, Collin Hornbeck, Chase Adams. Barbara Herman, ANNIVERSARIES: OCTOBER 17 - Scott & Shannon McCarty OCTOBER 18 - Chris & Christi Obenshain OCTOBER 19 - Trevon & Jessica Johnson OCTOBER 20 - Keith & Kristal Watson OCTOBER 21 - Dustin & Ray Lyn Gouldelock OCTOBER 22 - Ralph & Su'Aaron
RKANSAS COUNTY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Government Arkansas County Quorum Court meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the courthouse. Crocketts Bluff Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of February, April, June, August, October, and December at 7 p.m. at the fire station. You do not have to be a board member to attend. DeWitt Airport Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at DeWitt City Hall. DeWitt/Arkansas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets the third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. DeWitt City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. DeWitt Municipal Waterworks meets the second Monday of each month at 3 p.m. at the water office. DeWitt School Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the district office. Gillett City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (November-March) or 7 :30 p.m. (AprilOctober). 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 ev-
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ery month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. The St. Charles Fire Department Auxiliary meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. Club Meetings American Legion and Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at Camp Doughboy at 6:30 p.m. Arkansas County Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas County Bank Community Room. Caring and Sharing Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Court Square in DeWitt. Unity Baptist Church Community Clothes Closet is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Delta Medicine Assist Program will be open MondayFriday from 8 a.m.4 p.m. at Baptist Medical Health Clinic in Stuttgart. DeWitt Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door. DeWitt Athletic Booster Club meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m. DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at a location to be announced. The DeWitt Com-
munity Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at PCCUA DeWitt campus at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in reading a variety of fiction and nonfiction and discussing books with other readers is welcome to attend. DeWitt Hospital Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at PCC-DeWitt. DeWitt Lions Club meets every Tuesday at noon at The Bullpen. DeWitt Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at The Catfish Shack. 40 et 8 meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Doughboy. The Gillett Civic Group meets the second Thursday of each month in the community room at the Planters and Merchants Bank. The Grand Prairie Historical Society meets the third Thursday in Jan., April, July and October. The Grand Prairie Quilt Society meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Stuttgart Public Library. The Grand Prairie Ruritan Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The Willows Restaurant. Masonic Lodge #157 meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Prairie Angels 4-H Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 3:45 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gillett. Weigh-in starts at 5:30 p.m.; meetings at 6 p.m. Weight Watchers meets every Monday at Arkansas County Health Dept. Weighins begin at 5 p.m.
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Obituary Jimmy Thomas Nutt
Jimmy Thomas Nutt, 74, of Dewitt died October 10, 2014 at Baptist Health Stuttgart. Born April 10, 1940 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas he was the son of the late Ben Thomas Nutt and Ellene Vent Nutt. Jimmy loved hunting, fishing, and worked as a farm hand for many years. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; (1) Son; Roger Dale Nutt and (1) Sister; Martha Jean. Jimmy is survived by his wife; Sheila Nutt of Dewitt, (2) Son; John Wesley (Stacy) Nutt and Billy Paul Nutt both of Dewitt, (2) Daughters; Crystal (John David) Releford of Dumas, and Tonya (Courtney) Isom of Dewitt, (6) Grandchildren; John How-
ard (Samantha) Nutt, Bridgitt Nutt, Madelyn (Caleb) Reeves, Rylei Isom, Chance Watkins, Jayden Isom and Preslee Hudson, (2) Great Grandchildren; Tyler Joe Starks and Austin Starks, (1) Brother; Billy C. (Cassie) Nutt of Dewitt, and (2) Sisters; JoAnn James and Molly Jean (Donnie) Hageman and a host of other relatives and friends to cherish his memory.
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Harley Porter Cummings Harley Porter Cummings of Carlisle passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014 at his home. He was born December 2, 1942 in St. Charles to the late Harley Cummings and Margaret McCann Cummings. Also preceding him in death was his brother, Athel Cummings. He was married to the love of his life, Linda, for 51 years. His life’s work was with Heritage Agriculture of Carlisle selling farm equipment for 43 years and a total of 49 years with Case I H Dealerships. He was a member of the Lions Club and was chosen Lion of the Year in 1988. He also was a member of the American Legion, served in the National Guard and was a Little League Baseball coach. He loved his family and friends and was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend to everyone. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda; daughter: Mela-
nie Cummings Horton (Jodie); son: Tony Cummings; grandsons: Porter Parr and Blake Horton; granddaughter: Suzanna Horton all of Carlisle. He is also survived by four sisters: Jeanie Romans, Mandy Puttoff, Dolores Cummings and Faye Horton who were also by his side throughout his last journey, and a great family of brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 Wednesday, October 15th, at Essex Funeral Home Chapel, DeWitt, with burial at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
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Lee Charles Burse Jr.
Lee Charles Burse Jr. 58 of Little Rock, formerly of Dewitt, Arkansas died October 7, 2014 at the Baptist Health Care Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born August 10, 1956 in Dewitt he was the son of the late Lee Charles Burse Sr. and Eliza Brown Burse. Lee accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of the late Rev. Oscar Coleman Sr. Lee was united in marriage to Isabell Cobin and to this union six children was born. Lee was educated in the Dewitt Public School System. Lee enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and watching westerns. Lee was employed for over 30 years with the city of Little Rock. Lee loved his family and friends. Lee was preceded in death by his Father; Lee Charles Burse Sr. and his Mother; Eliza Burse, (3) Sister and (1) Brother. Lee leaves to cherish his memories; His loving Wife; Isabell Cobin Burse of Little Rock, Arkansas, (2) Sons; Lee Charles Burse III of Little Rock, Arkansas and Stevie (Bertha) Binion of Dermott, Arkansas, (4) Daughters; Angela (Marvin) Green of Dermott, Arkansas, Carolyn
(Rodney) White, Elundria Smith, and Jamie Burse all of Little Rock, Arkansas, (6) Brothers; Walter (Leslie) Gibson, Anthony (Kim) Burse and Roger Burse all of Dewitt, Arkansas, Tommie (Jackie) Bowie, Tony Burse and Milton (Sonja) Burse all of Little Rock, Arkansas, (2) Sisters; Carrie Jordan and Shirley Fitzpatrick both of Dewitt, Arkansas, (13) Grand Children and (3) Great Grand Children, and (1) Uncle; Buddy Brown of Dewitt, and a host of other family and friends to cherish his memory. Funeral service will be Saturday October 18, 2014 at 1:00p.m. at Full Gospel Apostolic Church in Dewitt with Rev. Ken Daniels officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 11:00 a.m. until funeral time. Burial will be in the Morning Glory Cemetery by Mc Kinzie Funeral Home Of Dewitt.
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The award is the highest honor bestowed by the AHA. Darren will be presented this award at the AHA annual Convention in Little Rock on Oct. 9th
A come & go community reception, sponsored by the DeWitt Hospital Nursing Home Auxiliary will be held on Thursday, Octber 16th at the DeWitt Community Center from 5-7 p.m.
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DeWitt Native Begins Peace Corps Service in Ghana Sessely McCarty, 24, of DeWitt, Ark., has been accepted into the Peace Corps and will depart for Ghana Sept. 10 to begin training as an Agriculture and Forestry Extension Volunteer. McCarty will live and work at the community level to make a difference by promoting improved agricultural production practices and working with farmers to improve local business practices. “I have been active in mission work through my hometown church New Life Fellowship of DeWitt,” said McCarty. “We did mission work into Mexico several times and previous mission trip to Africa during college. I enjoying serving and helping others.” McCarty is the daughter of Tim and Rochelle McCarty and a graduate of DeWitt High School. She also attended University of Arkansas at
Little Rock where she earned a bachelor’s degree in 2011. “I attended Southern Arkansas University my freshman and sophomore year where I was a member of SAU Baptist Student Union,” said McCarty. “I was part of a mission team that traveled to Africa. I loved it there and have always wanted to return and serve the people there.” During the first three months of her service, McCarty will live with a host family in Ghana to learn the local language and integrate into the local culture. After acquiring the language and cultural skills that will help her make a lasting difference, McCarty will be sworn into service and assigned to a community in Ghana where she will serve for two years. As an Agriculture and Forestry Extension Volunteer, McCarty will es-
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tablish and maintain soil and water conservation structures and practices, develop gardening and nutrition education, support agricultural organizations, promote better business practices, and add value to agricultural products to increase incomes and improve food security. She will work in cooperation with the local community and partner organizations and develop leadership, technical and cross-cultural skills that will give her a competitive edge when she returns home. Peace Corps Volunteers return from service as global citizens well-positioned for professional opportunities in today’s global job market. McCarty also plans to share her Peace Corps experience with neighbors at home while she is serving. “I am partnering with Kristi McCaslin, a social studies teacher at Sheridan Middle School in Sheridan Ark., through the World Wise Schools program,” said McCarty. “I will be able to correspond with her class for the two years I serve in Ghana and hopefully open their eyes to cultural difference and customs.” The Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools program brings the Peace Corps experience home to American classrooms through stories, activities, and other free, cross-cultural learning materials. The program is dedicated to promoting 21st century global learning. McCarty joins the
more than 20 Arkansas residents currently serving in the Peace Corps. Nearly 1,000 Arkansas residents have served in the Peace Corps since its establishment in 1961. “I hope to help the village or community where I will be station[ed] learn that self-sustained living can be accomplished,” said McCarty. “I want to lift them to a better quality of living.” About Peace Corps/ Ghana: There are currently 214 volunteers in Ghana working in the areas of education, agriculture and health. During their service in Ghana, volunteers learn to speak the local languages, including: Pidgin English, Fulfulde and French. More than 3,470 Peace Corps volunteers have served in Ghana since the program was established in 1962. About the Peace Corps: As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. Peace Corps volunteers work at the grassroots level with local governments, schools, communities, small businesses and entrepreneurs to develop sustainable solutions that address challenges in education, health, economic development, agriculture, environment and youth development. When they return home, volunteers bring their knowledge and experiences – and a global outlook – back to the
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The sign up night for Watch D.O.G.S. at DeWitt Elementary was held October 7th. School Counselor, Lori Wilson, spoke to the dads, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures about the importance of getting involved in their child’s life at school. The Watch D.O.G.S.
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FAITH & RELIGION A THOUGHT
By Michael P. Daniel “The Lord spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan, across from Jericho, saying, ‘Speak to the children of Israel and say to them, When you have crossed the Jordan into the land of Canaan, then you shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you, destroy all their engraved stones, destroy all their molded images, and demolish all their high places … but if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you, then it shall be that those whom you let remain shall be irritants in your eyes and thorns in your sides, and they shall harass you in the land where you dwell. Moreover it shall be that I will do to you as I thought to do to them’.” Numbers 33:50-52, 5556 NKJV Often even the most devoted Christian can have difficulties with certain stories in Torah, particularly those stories in which Israel is commanded to destroy everything – and everyone. We cannot begin to imagine the blood baths that may have actually taken place and how each warrior may have felt in faithfully executing his duties. It is even more problematic when each account is taken literally, when we are then prevented from getting anything useful from such passages as applicable to ourselves and our lives now. I get that some Christian traditions dismiss the First Testament altogether as irrelevant (even as they are often quick to quote “eye for an eye”), but our United Methodist tradition does not allow us to walk away so easily – especially from such difficult passages. These passages are made even more difficult when we consider that what is unfolding in the Middle East by the hands of the Islamic State comes eerily close to matching what we read; like locusts, they are devouring everything and everyone in their path. It does not matter whether they are right or wrong in what they do; it is the reality the world currently faces and must contend with. Consider this, however; the Koran also contains some equally problematic passages often cited by outsiders who try to disprove the idea that Islam is a “peaceful religion”. The brutality of the Islamic State – and the hatefulness of Westboro Baptist Church – are what happens when we read the words in the Scriptures but fail to engage the Spirit in reading. Israel had been enslaved 400 years and they had only come together as a nation, as an army, as a people, during the latter part of their 40-year journey to the Promised Land. It
would not do for them to be confronted with Canaanite cultural and religious practices lest they be tempted away from the God of Israel and His Torah. So every speck of their religion and their practices had to be put away and destroyed. Otherwise there would always be that “irritant”, that remnant of what must be driven out. Failing to destroy everything and drive out everyone would be the risk of subjecting Israel to even the slightest temptation we know all too well: that which is once tolerated will soon be embraced. There are some things – and persons – we cannot literally destroy or drive out, but there are many things – and persons - we must consider to be legitimate threats to our faith and the wellbeing of our families and our churches, our communities of faith. Some may seem harmless; but the point of putting these things away from our presence and our thoughts is not about how strong we may be. We must always consider what may be a “stumbling block” for others. If we do not protect them from these temptations, who will? So it is not entirely about literally destroying everything we deem offensive; it may be more about what we must do to protect the “little ones” of the faith so they are not drawn away from the One True God. This takes prayer, fasting, and serious consideration of everything we encounter and then measuring it according to what is written in the Scriptures. Once we determine for ourselves it is not so bad, however, we leave that door open to others who may not share the strength of our convictions, our devotion to prayer and fasting, and our spiritual capacity to walk away. We must not act impulsively according to our social sensibilities, however. Jesus warns that there are some things so powerful that can only be confronted with prayer and fasting. These must therefore become our own spiritual practices before we consider any sort of social “crusade” in the name of The Lord. In our faithfulness and by His Word, we will be given what we need. So we take heart that while we are defenders of the Gospel itself by our baptism, much more is expected of us than to simply curse or attempt to destroy those things and persons we do not like. It is not our impulse or instinct being called forth; it is our faithfulness in obedience and our care for others. This is who we really are in Christ. Blessings, Michael
We would like to thank Dr. Maxwell and the nurses at the DeWitt Hosptial for their care and concern during our Mother’s stay. A special thank you to the DeWitt Nusing Home staff and nurses for their care andl love during her stay there, as well as thanks to the special friends she made while there. Finally, thank you to family and friends who visited during our mother’s stay in the nursing home, it really meant a lot in difficult times
The Family of Helen Bell
“Enough Already” By Tom Smith
Purple penguins? Believe it or not, that’s what a P.C. (politically correct) school system in Lincoln, Nebraska is wanting to start calling their boys and girls. It seems they’re wanting to make their classrooms “gender-inclusive,” which really stems from a fear of offending any who might be transgender or homosexual/lesbian. When questioned by the local newspaper, school officials said “The agenda we’re promoting is to help all kids succeed. We have kids who come to us with a whole variety of circumstances and we need to equitably serve all kinds.” Fair enough. But, call them “purple penguins?!?” Ridiculous. Absolutely absurd. And, instead of asking the students to line up as boys or girls, teachers have been encouraged to segregate the children by whether or not they prefer skateboards or bikes, milk or juice. Again, unbelievable! The handout which they’re distributing to the teachers comes from a group known as Gender Spectrum, which has a website that “provides education, training and support to help create a gender-sensitive and inclusive environment for children of all ages.” The document is full of all sorts of advice on how to reeducate teachers and children on avoiding offense by using the “b-word” or “g-word.” You think I’m kidding, don’t you? If you don’t believe me, go to their website (www.genderspectrum.org) and read it for yourself. Dear Reader, I don’t know about you, but it’s time to say “Enough already” to all of this nonsense that’s permeating our society. Like a bullfrog in a pan of water where the heat’s slowly being turned up, we’ve sat idly by and said nothing while our views-and-values have been slowly changed and eroding. I grew up in a time (the Dark Ages some
Saint Olive Missionary Baptist Church Church 1864 - 2014 Celebrating Her One Hundred-Fifty Year of Existence Sunday, October 19, 2014 2:30 p.m.
Theme: Praising the Lord for 150 years! Scripture: Praise the Lord! Praise God in His Temple! Praise His Strength in Heaven!
All are invited!
Psalm 150
Dinner will be served.
today would call it) when you were seen and not heard. . .said “Yes, Sir” and “No Ma’am”. . .where boys played with army toys and girls played with dolls. Our heroes were Tarzan, Superman, John Wayne, Ward Cleaver, the Lone Ranger, Timmy’s dad in “Lassie,” etc. We worked hard on the farm, picking and chopping cotton, hauling hay, etc., while sometimes making little or nothing. I even ate dirt a few times and drank water out of an unfiltered rice well after a long day in the field. And, I didn’t turn out too badly. So, it’s time to say “Enough is enough” and tell these “enlightened” educators to back off. There’s still a place in our literature for “Jack and Jill went up a hill” and crosses as war memorials in public places. Let those who want to reshape the world in their image go find a commune somewhere and be much-to-do-aboutnothing as they wax eloquently on their distorted view of life. But, not at our children’s expense. They’re still boys and girls, not purple penguins. So, back off, misguided educators and get back to teaching that 2+2=4 and life’s not always fair or just. Bring back a grading system where students either pass or fail. Some of the hardest lessons I learned were in school and on the playground; but, it didn’t destroy me. Instead, it helped shape my character, v ie ws-and-va lues that prepared me for the real world. So, back to the basics. Let’s once again become a God-fearing nation that cherishes those God-given values that made us great. The hour is late, but not too late. May God give us the courage to do what’s right while there’s still time. (NOTE: If you’d like to contact Bro. Tom or receive his daily e-mail devotional, entitled “Morning Manna,” you can write him at P.O. Box 10614, Fort Smith, AR 72917 or e-mail him at pressingon@hotmail.com).
The Lutheran Churches of South Arkansas County Invite You To Worship:
St. Luke Lutheran St. Paul Lutheran Church Church
903 E. 2nd St.-DeWitt Corner of 2nd & RoseGillett 548-2554 946-2312 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m.
Where Jesus Christ Is Always Present In Word and Sacrament Pastor Chad Philipp
Bro. Dennis Ingle Pastor Jason Burke Assc. Pastor/ Youth Minister Perry Simpson Music
Schedule of Services Sunday School...................9:45 A.M. Morning Worship..............10:45 A.M. Evening Service..................6:00 P.M. Adult Bible Study Tues.......6:00 P.M. Teen Bible Study Wed........6:00 P.M. AWANA Wed..................6:00 P.M.
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Missionary Baptist Church 4th & Harrison, DeWitt, AR (870) 946-1390
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COMMUNITY NEWS John Thurston Speaks At The Lions Club Meeting By Dawn Teer John Thurston, Commissioner of State Lands, spoke at the DeWitt Lions Club meeting on Tuesday, October 7. Thurston spoke on what the Commission of State Lands does. The main thing they are known for is holding public auctions on lands, which are delinquent on taxes. Thurston did clarify that lands do not go up for sale until after approximately four years. The counties hold them for two years, attempting to collect taxes, and then they are passed on the COSL for two additional years. When they are transferred to COSL, they attempt to contact land owners or their heirs to collect the taxes, they do title work on the property, and when they fail to collect the taxes the land will then go up for auction. Each county holds one public auction once a year to sell these properties. At this time, there are approximately 50,000 properties on the delinquent taxes list. This is twice as many as the previous land commissioner had on his books. There are the same amount
of employees doing the work. In the past, when they would receive the certification on parcels, they would have to manually input the parcels into the computer. They receive approximately 24,000 parcels a year that must be put into the system. Thurston, when he first was elected, decided efficiency must be the key to his office. They are trying to electronically certify parcels but it has been a slow transition. His second year in office they electronically certified three counties, the third year in office they did 15, this year they have done 60. There are 75 counties in Arkansas, but they are happy they have had this many electronically certified. In the past, the only service they offered is the legal description, and the parcel number. You would have to go to the courthouse to get the assessment information, and do legwork researching the property. Now they have the online mapping feature, on their website, you click on the county you are interested in; it will bring up all the parcels available. In addition, in about 55% of
the counties, you can see a Google map image of the property, click on it and it will show you each boundary line on every property in the county. If the property is delinquent it, will have a red balloon and you can click on that and it will bring up all the assessment information on the property. The reason they want this information available to the public is because the excess proceeds, what is over the taxes, penalties, are called excess proceeds, and those dollars will go back to the original owner. If the original owner fails to collect those monies, the excess will go to the county. Around 80% of the monies go back to schools in that county. Last year about 21 million dollars went back to counties. Arkansas County received $115,000 in 2013 from this. Another area the office is responsible for is housing historical documents that date back to the Louisiana Purchase. The previous administrations had worked on cleaning and digitizing them, but they were in various offices and sites around the Capitol. The office ap-
“What Happened In The Garden of Eden” By William Wood Something terrible beyond description happened to God’s lovely couple in the Garden of Eden. God had created Adam a perfect being, he had no sin, and therefore he could Fellowship with his Creator in the cool of the day. Adam was not God, and he knew it, and he desired to have a helpmate so they could worship their Creator together. God, having forseen that this desire would be in Adam, had therefore placed this helpmate in Adam at the time of His Creation. Adam was created at first as a being that was both male and female. In other words Eve was in Adam, but Adam knew her not. And so as Adam’s desire to fellowship with another being, like himself, increased, God saw it and declared, “It is no good that the man should be alone, I will make him a helpmate for him.” Gen. 2:18) God had already created every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air, (Gen. 2:19) but for Adam there was not found a helpmate. (Gen. 2:20) It was then that God caused a “deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept; and He (God) took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh instead thereof.” “And the rib which God had taken from man made He a woman, and brought her unto the man.” And now life in the Garden of Eden became even more Perfect, as Adam received his helpmate as his constant companion. Adam and Eve, and their Creator, God, were in Perfect Fellowship. But now comes a part of the Bible that some do not seem to understand. God now had a Perfect Pair, in a Perfect Place, who had been placed there by a Perfect God. All of this had been done by God Himself, and it was glorious and wonderful beyond description. But there was something in God’s heart that was not yet satisfied! He had made His two People with a will of their own. He had so far not required anything of them, He had Himself made everything Perfect, including His two Human Beings. But He did not want them to be robots, or puppets on a string, having no say about their life and how they would live it. So He gave them a will of their own, to see if they would, by their own choice, decide to love Him and obey Him. If He had used His Great Power and Might to force their obedience, there would have been no joy, no Glory for Himself, but if He gave them a choice and then they decided to obey Him and follow His rules, He would have that satisfaction of Heart that all men are free moral agents. We must choose to follow our Creator and in this way bring Him Glory and satisfaction of Heart for Himself. God must place before His couple a chance to choose whether or not to obey Him. There was a Tree in the Garden that God had placed there, and gave orders that it was not to be partaken of, nor even touched! (Gen. 3:3) This was the trial of their faith, and both Adam and Eve failed the test. Now we are down to the terrible tragedy in Eden. When Adam purposely disobeyed God something terrible happened to his mind.Where he had once Fellowshipped with God, he now had so lost his spiritual experience that he supposed he could hide from God. (Gen. 3:10) That mindset is still on some people today. They suppose they can continue in their sin, and then hide from God! Or at least they seem to think He will ignore their sin. Either way, dear lost Friend, you are wrong as wrong can be. But it is your choice, God has “Set before Lifes death, Good and Evil, choose ye.” (Deut. 30.19) Choosing time is drawing to a close, have you decided? Amen
plied for, and received, a grant to finish the previous work and display the documents. Thurston told the group, “These documents are priceless. Now they are safeguarded for future generations to enjoy.” “The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, but an instrument for the people to restrain the government.” Thurston said, “This is one of my favorite quotes from Patrick Henry, and is very relevant today.” Thurston then opened the floor for questioning from the group. Thurston is running for re-election for Land Commissioner. To learn more about parcels for auction or about the historical documents that are at the Commission’s office go to the website: www.cosl.org.
John Thurston, Commissioner of State Lands
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COMMUNITY NEWS
“PINK OUT” DAY AT DMS Photos by Shelly Faulkner and Debbie English
The DeWitt Middle School honored Breast Care Awareness on October 9th, by wearing pink. The cheerleaders and Jr. Dragons kicked off with a pep assembly before going up against the Crossett Eagles that night.
We need you! These animals were picked up by the DeWitt Animal Control Officer this week. If one of these dogs belongs to you or you would like to find out about adopting one, please call the Animal Control Officer at 946-6307.
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Mildred Manis Turns 100 Years Old
5 Generations: Mildred Manis (center), (left to right): Crystal Gosa, (great -granddaughter) Mark Manis, (grandson) C.W. Manis (son) Kenadee Gosa and Corbin Gosa (great-great-grandchildren).
Mildred Manis with her children (left to right): C.W. Manis of DeWitt, Marion Manis of Searcy, Charlotte Murphy of DeWitt, and not pictured Betty Neukam of Maumelle.
By Terrye Seamon A human life is often measured by milestones and a list of “firsts”- first birthday, first tooth, first day of school, first job, marriage, children, and retirement, just to name a few. Although many people never get the chance to reach the milestone of turning 100, Mildred Ruth Venable Manis is one of the proud few who can say she has. Manis was born the third of nine children on October 6, 1914, in England, Arkansas. After her mother died at an early age, she helped her father, who was a maintenance man on a plantation, raise her siblings, which included a set of twin brothers. As for her father, Manis said, “He kept us all going.” When Manis was 15, she went to visit an uncle in Reydell, and it resulted in a permanent change in
her living arrangements. “My mother had a brother who lived out here [Reydell], and I came out here to spend a few days with him, and I stayed.” And she has resided in Southeast Arkansas ever since. In 1932, when she was 17, Mildred married Fred Manis on April 25. “[We met] at a card party,” Manis said. Eventually the couple moved to DeWitt, but before they did, they lived in Forks LaGrue and were blessed with four children between the years of 1933 and 1939: Betty, C.W., Marion and Charlotte. Manis’ youngest daughter, Charlotte Murphy, remembers when mom picked and chopped cotton. “When I was a little kid, my brother and I would ride on the cotton sack while she picked cotton,” Murphy said. Although husband Fred
passed away approximately 30 years ago, the couple
Mildred Manis
What she remembers the most though is the increase in taxes. “We didn’t have to pay much then. And no one had washing machines, or electricity in the country or telephones, and there were very few cars around,” Manis said. One of Manis’ favorite all-time hobbies was fishing. “She could tell you some tales about her fishing trips,” Daughter Charlotte said. When asked if the stories would be about the “big one that got away,” Mom Mildred replied, “The big one we didn’t catch!” Manis and Murphy recounted the story of a fishing trip that went awry when the boat that she, Fred, her sister and brother-in-law were in sank.
has numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Throughout their life together, Fred was an automobile mechanic and worked at DeWitt’s iconic Ferguson’s Grocery Store, and Mildred worked at the shoe factory for 21 years. Manis has seen a lot of changes over the last 100 years from all five of her brothers serving in various wars to all the modern advances in farming. “People didn’t have modern things to farm with, just a turning plow and a hire.”
The waves from another boat that came by were high enough to cause their boat to sink, and it seemed to be every man for himself. She was close enough to the boat after it tipped over to crawl on top of it. Her sister, who owned a grocery store in Alexander, Arkansas, had brought along a pocketbook full of money from the previous day’s sales at the store. “She kept on holding that pocketbook and swimming with one hand,” Manis laughed. Concerning the day’s catch, she replied, “We didn’t get them. They just floated on off.” At this momentous milestone of her life, Manis says her advice to others is, “Work hard and love one another.” As far as what has meant the most to her over the last century, Manis said that is has to be family and friends. “I never was a person who wanted something better all the time. I was always pretty well satisfied with what I had,” she replied. Manis’ family honored her with a birthday party October 4 at the community center at DeWitt City Park.
The 6th Annual R.A.V.E.
Revitalize, Aspire, Visualize, Educate
Benefit Dinner & Auction 2014 Theme: “Camo & Cocktails” Mark your calendars for the 1st Saturday in November as we bring in Fall with this year’s theme “Camo & Cocktails”. Ladies let’s show our gentlemen how stunning we can be in that perfect little cocktail dress! Gentlemen let’s look “Camo Classy” for our ladies! Please join us for an entertaining evening to benefit the Gillett Civic Group Scholarship Fund as well as other community projects! This year’s R.A.V.E. is going to be a real QUACK with lots of unique auction items for bid.
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Old Post Duck Lodge 176 Gentry West Lane Gillett, AR
$30.00 Ticket Price (Includes Dinner, Open Bar & Entertainment) 6:00 pm Social Hour & Photo Op 7:00 pm Dinner 7:30 pm Live Auction 9:00 pm DJ Our Photographer will photograph the event & will be taking orders if you would like to order prints.
For tickets call Jennifer Menard 870-830-5410 Or Jennifer Lowe at Gillett City Hall 548-2541
Dragon of the Week Name: Clay Dollar
Position: 8th Grade History Hometown: DeWitt, AR Family: Husband - Wife Brandi, daughter Riley, 1 year old Interests and Hobbies: Photography, Hunting., Travel
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Why did you go in to the education field? I thougth that in order to make a change in the world it would be best to start with kids in school. How many years have you been teaching? 11 years Where have you taught previously? Blytheville School District, Arkansas Dept. of Corrections School District
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION MARY E. RAMIREZ PLAINTIFF VS. JESUS ROBERTO RAMIREZ OCHOA DEFENDANT CASE NO. DR-2014-98 ND WARNING ORDER You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff, Mary E. Ramirez, whose attorney is Christina Boyd, and whose attorney’s address is 308 Court Square, DeWitt, Arkansas, 72042, has filed a complaint herein against you. A copy of such complaint will be delivered to you or to your at-
torney upon request. You are also notified that you must appear and defend by filing your answer or other responsive pleading within thirty (30) days of the date of the first publication of this Warning Order; and in the event of your failure to do so, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint (as amended) as circumscribed by the laws of this State. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Clerk of the Court on this / day of OCTOBER, 2014. This Notice first published in the DeWitt Era Enterprise on October 9, 2014.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSASCOUNTY ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FLORENCE SEVELLA PARKER, DECEASED PR-2014-49 SD NOTICE
forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the Estate. Provided that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the Decedent shall also be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such Estate. This Notice first published the 2nd day of OCTOBER , 2014. BOYD & BUIE SUE ELLA MOODY Attorneys at Law 176 CR 7922 308 Court Square Brookland, AR 72417 DeWitt, Arkansas 72042 ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE ADMINISTRATRIX
Last known address of Decedent: 31 Bluff Lane, Crocketts Bluff, AR 72038 Date of death: July 8, 2014 The undersigned was appointed Administratrix of the above-named Decedent’s Estate on September 26, 2014. All persons having claims against the Estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, or they shall be
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MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION TO SELL - YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. IF YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD, YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE FOR ANY DEFICIENCY WHICH THEN EXISTS AND AN ACTION FOR COLLECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST YOU. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR SUCH PURPOSE. This Instrument Prepared by: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 2199388 WHEREAS, on September 19, 2008, Jose Chavez and Concepcion Chavez executed a mortgage conveying certain property therein described to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; and WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded September 25, 2008, at Book 2008, Page 5239 in the real estate records of Arkansas County, Arkansas; and WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of said indebtedness and the same is now, therefore, wholly due, and the holder of the debt has requested the undersigned to sell the property to satisfy said indebtedness, the party initiating this action is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Attn: Correspondence Mail, Mail Code LA4-5555/700 Kansas Lane Monroe, LA 71203, (866)550-5705; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Jose Chavez and Concepcion Chavez by Act 885 of 2011; the party initiating this action is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Attn: Correspondence Mail Mail Code LA4-5555/700 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203, (866)550-5705; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Jose Chavez and Concepcion Chavez by Act 885 of 2011; and WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest in the real property herein based upon said tenancy. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Attorney-in-Fact, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Attorney-in-Fact will, on October 22, 2014, at or about 3:00 P.M. at the
Arkansas County Courthouse in DeWitt, Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the mortgage, said property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows: The North 70 feet of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 19, Original Town, now City of Dewitt, Arkansas County, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 119 North Jefferson Street, De Witt, Arkansas 72042 UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS STATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE PLACE AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH RESERVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE. W&A No. 355-230486 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Courtney Miller (2008263) A g e n t for Mortgagee DNot ice ofD efau ltMor tgage eAR_dmonroe_140813_1506 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT - PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN J. JAMES, DECEASED CASE NO. PR-2014-52 SD NOTICE Last known address of Decedent: 606B No. Washington , DeWitt, Arkansas 72042 Date of death: July 2, 2014 An instrument dated February 3, 1991 was on the 8th day of October, 2014, admitted to probate as the Last Will of the above named Decedent and the undersigned has been appointed Executrix 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, duly verified, to the under-
signed within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the Estate. However, claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the Decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the Estate. This Notice first published the 16th day of OCTOBER, 2014. BOYD & BUIE KRYSTAL ISOM Attorneys at Law 606B No. Washington 308 Court Square DeWitt, AR 72042 DeWitt, AR 72042 EXECUTRIX ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE
NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE of VIDA JUNE MOLL, deceased NO. PR-2014-53 SD Last known address of decedent: 311 West Leslie, Gillett, AR 72055 Date of death: September 23, 2014. An instrument dated the 281h day of July, 2009, was on the 10th day of October, 2014, admitted to probate as the last will of the above named decedent, and the undersigned has been appointed executor thereunder. A contest of the probate of the will can be affected only by filing a
petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit the claim, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever baired and precluded from any benefit in the estate. This notice first published 16th day of October, 2014. probateflvto\IVidaJune!NoticeforPaper DEWITT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY EXECUTOR P. 0. DRAWER 71 DEWITT, AR 72042 JAMES GRANTHAM, VICE-PRESIDENT AND TRUST OFFICER
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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION TO SELL YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. IF YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD, YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE FOR ANY DEFICIENCY WHICH THEN EXISTS AND AN ACTION FOR COLLECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST YOU. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR SUCH PURPOSE. This Instrument Prepared by: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 2199388 WHEREAS, on July 23, 1996, Eddie Lee Murry, Jr. executed a mortgage conveying certain property therein described to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.; and WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded July 24, 1996, at Book 290, Page 644 in the real estate records of Arkansas County, Arkansas; and WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of said indebtedness and the same is now, therefore, wholly due, and the holder of the debt has requested the undersigned to sell the property to satisfy said indebtedness, the party initiating this action is Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Trustee for Reporforming Loan REMIC Trust Certificates, Series 2003R1, 350 Highland Drive, Lewisville, TX 75067, (877)450-8638; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Eddie Lee Murry, Jr. by Act 885 of 2011; the party initiating this action is Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as Trustee for Reporforming Loan REMIC Trust Certificates, Series 2003-R1, 350 Highland Drive , Lewisville, TX 75067, (877)450-8638; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Eddie Lee Murry, Jr. by Act 885 of 2011; and WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest in the real property herein based upon said tenancy. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Attorney-in-Fact, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Attorney-in-Fact will, on October 29, 2014, at or about 3:45 P.M. at the
Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, Ar- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS thing to be affected is described as follows: A part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter kansas, offer for sale certain property hereinaf- COUNTY, ARKANSAS of the Southwest Quarter of Section 32, Townter described to the highest bidder for cash, free SOUTHERN DISTRICT ship 4 South, Range 3 West, described by metes from the statutory right of redemption, home- DEWITT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY and bounds as follows; beginning at the Southstead, dower, and all other exemptions which PLAINTIFF NO. _________________ west corner of the East Half of the Southeast are expressly waived in the mortgage, said VS. property being real estate situated in Arkansas JAMIE TRIPPLET a/k/a JAMIE S. TRIPPLET; Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 32, DEFENDANTS Township 4 South, Range 3 West, run thence County, Arkansas, and being more particularly AARON TRIPPLET; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF AARON TRIPPLET; East 343 feet and North 40 feet for a point of bedescribed as follows: ginning, run thence North 263 feet, thence East Lot Five (5), Block Eighty-eight (88), McGah- JAMES TRIPPLET; hey’s Subdivision of Leslie’s Addition to the UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JAMES TRIPPLET; 317 feet; thence South 263 feet; thence West 317 feet to the point of beginning (Street address: City of Stuttgart, Northern District of Arkansas JAMIE TRIPPLET a/k/a JAMIE S. TRIPPLET, PARENT OF EMILY 590 Highway 165, DeWitt, Arkansas 72042). County, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 1709 South Grand, TRIPPLET, A MINOR; AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CHARLES Your failure to file a written answer within thirty Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160 (30) days may bar you from answering or assert UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLO- H. TRIPPLET ing any defense you have. SURE SALES, THIS STATUTORY FORECLO- WARNING ORDER SURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE FRONT TO THE DEFENDANT: Aaron Tripplet, the GIVEN under my hand and the Seal of said DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse Unknown Spouse of Aaron Tripplet, James Trip- Court this 30th day of September, 2014. This OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY plet, the Unknown Spouse of James Tripplet, notice first published in the newspaper on the 16th day of October, 2014. KNOWN AS THE FRONT DOOR, THEN and the Unknown Heirs of Charles H. Tripplet. THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE PLACE YOU are hereby warned to appear in this Court AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE within thirty (30) days from the first date of SARAHA MERCHANT, CLERK SALES ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED publication shown below and answer the Fore- closure Complaint and Notice of Pendency of By: Alysia Mannis, D.C. AND CONDUCTED. This sale is subject to all matters Suit of the Plaintiff wherein the property or shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or enThe staff of the DeWitt and editorial submis- pear in the paper as well cumbrances as well as any priority created by a would sions as deemed neces- as when and how the stofixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate Era-Enterprise like to remind everyone sary. The editor reserves ries will appear. survey of the premises might disclose. The sale held pursuant to this Notice that we reserve the right all rights to decide which may be rescinded at the Attorney-in-Fact’s op- to publish and edit news news submissions aption at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH RESERVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE. W&A No. 52-1580 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Heather Martin-Herron (2011136) DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_bmckinney_140821_1845 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM
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LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION TO SELL YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. IF YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD, YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE FOR ANY DEFICIENCY WHICH THEN EXISTS AND AN ACTION FOR COLLECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST YOU. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR SUCH PURPOSE. This Instrument Prepared by: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 2199388 WHEREAS, on July 22, 2013, Allison Hearn executed a mortgage conveying certain property therein described to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Arkansas Financial, Inc., its successors and assigns; and WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded July 24, 2013, at Book DM 2013, Page 4838 in the real estate records of Arkansas County, Arkansas; and WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of said indebtedness and the same is now, therefore, wholly due, and the holder of the debt has requested the undersigned to sell the property to satisfy said indebtedness, the party initiating this action is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Attn: Correspondence Mail, Mail Code LA4-5555/700 Kansas Lane Monroe, LA 71203, (866)550-5705; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Allison Hearn by Act 885 of 2011; the party initiating this action is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Attn: Correspondence Mail Mail Code LA4-5555/700 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203, (866)5505705; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Allison Hearn by Act 885 of 2011; and WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest in the real property herein based upon said tenancy. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Attorney-in-Fact, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Attorney-in-Fact will,
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on October 29, 2014, at or about 3:00 P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in DeWitt, Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the mortgage, said property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows: The South Half of Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 79, Improvement Company’s Addition to the Town, now City of Dewitt, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 1215 South Harrison Street, De Witt, Arkansas 72042 UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS STATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE PLACE AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH RESERVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE. W&A No. 355-249120 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Courtney Miller (2008263) Agent for Mortgagee DNoticeofDefaultMor tgageeAR_dmonroe_140818_ 722 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM
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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY THE AUTHORITY VESTED WE, ARKANSAS COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THAT THERE WILL BE A GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014, IN ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS AT THE FOLLOWING POLLING SITES: The polls will open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. POLLING LOCATIONS
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Gillett City Hall 209 W. Main Gillett, AR 72055
Gillett Ward 1 Gillett Ward 2 Gillett Ward 3 Arkansas Stanley Chester
St. Charles Fire Station 610 Broadway St. Charles, AR 72140
St. Charles Crockett Prairie
Almyra Community Center 107 Elizabeth Street Almyra, AR 72003
Almyra Mill Bayou Keaton
DeWitt Community Center #1 Ron Fowler Rd. DeWitt, AR 72042
DeWitt Ward 1 DeWitt Ward 2 DeWitt Ward 3 Lagrue Pt. Deluce Bayou Meto Brewer Garland
Humphrey City Hall 113 South Division Humphrey, AR 72073
Humphrey Ward 1 Humphrey Ward 3 Henton Barton
Grand Prairie Center 2709 Hwy 165 South Stuttgart, AR 72160
Stuttgart Ward 1 Stuttgart Ward 2 Stuttgart Ward 3 McFall Morris GumPond
Arkansas County Courthouse 101 Court Square DeWitt, AR 72042
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Arkansas County Courthouse 302 S. College Stuttgart, AR 72160
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*Early voting begins October 20, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Early voting ends at 5:00 p.m. on November 3, 2014. **Absentee ballot information is available at the Arkansas County Clerk’s office in DeWitt (870)946-4349 or Stuttgart (870)673-7311. Opening, processing, canvassing and counting of ballots will begin November 4, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at the Arkansas County Courthouse, 101 Court Square, DeWitt, AR 72042.
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Jacob D. Holloway, Libertarian Secretary of State Mark Martin, Republican Susan Inman, Democratic
State Treasurer
Karen Sealy Garcia, Democratic Chris Hayes, Libertarian Circuit Clerk Dennis Milligan, Republican
Auditor of State
Regina Stewart Hampton, Democratic Brian Leach, Libertarian Representative Andrea Lea, Republican
Commissioner of State Lands Commissioner John Thurston, Republican Mark A. Robertson, Democratic Elvis D. Presley, Libertarian
State Representative Dist. 14 Buddy Fisher, Republican Camille Bennett, Democratic
Arkansas County Circuit Clerk Sarah Merchant
Mayor of Almyra Mark C. Bennett
Mayor of DeWitt
Michael Burford, Independent Ralph Relyea, Independent
Mayor of Gillett Jared Holzhauer
Mayor of Humphrey
Rodney Henderson, Independent Ronnie Carr, Independent
Humphrey Alderman Ward 1, Position 1 Albert Esquibel, Independent Donald Ray Combs, Independent
Mayor of St. Charles Robert F. Patrick
St. Charles Alderman Position 2 Robert B. Newkirk, Independent Walter L. Jones, Independent
St. Charles Alderman Position 5 Ted Johnson, Independent R. Ryan Long, Independent
Mayor of Stuttgart
J.W. Green Jr., Independent Norma King Strabala, Independent Rickie C. Cook, Independent Wade Hobbs, Independent
Stuttgart Alderman Ward 2, Position 1 Joe Rhine, Independent George McGonigal, Independent
Stuttgart Alderman Ward 3, Position 1 Aaron Meins, Independent Bill Shrum, Independent
All Unopposed Democratic Candidates
State Rep. Chris Richey, State Representative Dist. 12; Representative David Hillman, State Representative Dist. 13; Thomas “Eddie” Best, County Judge; Sheriff Allen Cheek, Sheriff/ Collector; Melissa Wood, County Clerk; Regina Mannis, Assessor; Charles A. Horton, Treasurer; Cooper Essex, Coroner; Tom Hasty, Justice of the Peace Dist. 1; Roger Theis, Justice of the Peace Dist. 2; Jerry E. Rodgers, Justice of the Peace Dist. 3; Mary Ashley-Iverson, Justice of the Peace Dist. 4; Tim Criswell, Justice of the Peace Dist. 5; Inez McLemore, Justice of the Peace Dist. 6; Larry Gunnell, Justice of the Peace Dist. 7; Kirk Keller, Justice of the Peace Dist. 8; Billy R. Paxton, Constable LaGrue; James “Bubby” Shelton, Constable Keaton
All Unopposed Independent Candidates
Almyra: April Herring, Treasurer; Charles T. Rodgers, Alderman Pos. 1; Connie Price, Alderman Pos. 2; Jimmy Moss, Alderman Pos. 3; Heath Williams, Pos. 4; Vicky Price, Alderman Pos. 5 DeWitt: Lelia M. Bell, Clerk; Ada Marie Clark, Alderman Ward 1 Position1; Debbie Fox, Alderman Ward 1 Position 2; James Vernor, Alderman Ward 2 Position1; Vivian A. Meins, Alderman Ward 2 Position 1; Robert Young Alderman Ward 3 Position 1 Gillett: Jerry Connelly, Alderman Ward 1 Position 1; Walter Raymond Sullivan, Alderman Ward 1 Position 2; Brandon Truax, Alderman Ward 2 Position 1; Curtis Fox, Alderman Ward 2 Position 2; Ronald William “Ronnie” Smith, Alderman Ward 3 Position 1; Leslie Rone, Alderman Ward 3 Position 2 Humphrey: Michael D. “Porky” Hodges, Alderman Ward 1 Position 2; Cleveland Hatch, Alderman Ward 2 Position 1; Eddie W. White, Alderman Ward 2 Position 2; James D. Carr, Jr.
(Jimmy), Alderman Ward 3 Position 1; Chad Burgess, Alderman Ward 3 Position 2 St. Charles: Naomi J. Mitchell, Recorder/Treasurer; Michelle E. Martin, Alderman Position 1; Mickey D. Johnson, Sr., Alderman Position 3; Kevin Poston, Alderman Position 4 Stuttgart: Mitri Greenhill, City Clerk/ Treasurer; M. Elizabeth Skinner, City Attorney; Joe Alexander, Jr., Alderman Ward 1 Position 1; Theodore Holt, Alderman Ward 1 Position 2; Donald Stephens, Alderman Ward 2 Position 2; Jim Craig, Alderman Ward 3 Position 2
Proposed Constitutional Amendments ISSUE NO. 1
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Popular Name AN AMENDMENT EMPOWERING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE FOR LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF STATE AGENCIES’ ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
ISSUE NO. 2
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Popular Name AN AMENDMENT ALLOWING MORE TIME TO GATHER SIGNATURES ON A STATE-WIDE INITIATIVE OR REFERENDUM PETITION ONLY IF THE PETITION AS ORIGINALLY FILED CONTAINED AT LEAST 7% OF THE VALID SIGNATURES REQUIRED
ISSUE NO. 3
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Popular Name AN AMENDMENT REGULATING CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANDIDATES FOR STATE OR LOCAL OFFICE, BARRING GIFTS FROM LOBBYISTS TO CERTAIN STATE OFFICIALS, AND SETTING TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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LEGAL NOTICES
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2014- 15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO 2013-24, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR 2014; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE 1: The General Fund Budget for calendar year 2014 is hereby amended by increasing the total amount budgeted by the sum of Seventeen Thousand Eighty-Nine Dollars and 35/100 (17,089.35), derived from the following entities: * State of Arkansas/Reimbursement Primary Election Funds $9,256.49 *State of Arkansas/ Reimbursement Run-off Election $7,832.86 Total: $17,089.35 ARTICLE 11: Section 1000-0109 “Election Budget” of the General Fund Budget for calendar year 2014 is hereby further amended by increasing the previous appropriation by the amounts set forth below and beside each for a total of Seventeen Thousand EightyNine Dollars and 35/100 (17,089.35) derived from the State of Arkansas/Reimbursement Run-Off Primary Election Funds in the sum of Seven Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($7,832.86) for a total of Seventeen Thousand Eighty-Nine Dollars and 35/100 ($17,089.35) with the amount set forth below and beside each, which represents anticipated and unbudgeted funds. SECTION 1000-0109, ELECTION BUDGET Sub A- Personal Services… Line Item 1002…Salaries-Part Time…$9,256.49 Reimbursement Primary Election Funds Total: $9,256.49 Sub A- Personal Services…Line Item 1002…Salaries- Part Time…$7.832.86 Reimburse Run-Off Elections Reimbursement Total: $7,832.86 Total appropriation in the amount of $17,089.35 ARTICLE 111: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE 1V: This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of the public safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval, and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 14th day of October 2014. OCT 14 2014 Time: 11:20 AM ATTEST: MELISSA WOOD, CLERK ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Glenn Sonny Cox Glenn “Sonny “ Cox Arkansas County Judge Adv. 42-1TC APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2014-13 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2013-26, ESTABLISHING A JAIL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FINE ACCOUNT BUDGET FOR 2014; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE I: The following previous appropriations to the Jail Operations Maintenance Fine Account Budget for Arkansas County for calendar year 2014 is hereby decreased by the amounts set forth below and beside each: SECTION 3017-0418, JAIL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FINE ACCOUNT BUDGET Sub D—Capital Outlay …. Line 4004 --- Machinery & Equipment….$27,850.00 Total $27,850.00 ARTICLE II: Section “3017-0418” Jail Operations Maintenance Fine Account Budget, which is an individual budget of Special Revenue Funds Code for Arkansas County for the calendar year 2014 Line Item #4005 (Vehicles) and Line Item #4009 (Other Capital Outlay Misc.) are hereby created by re-appropriating the sum of Twenty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars and no/100 ($27.850.00) with the amount set forth below and beside each. SECTION 3017-0418, JAIL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FINE ACCOUNT BUDGET Sub D – Capital Outlay….. Line 4005 -Vehicles….. $19,400.00 Sub D – Capital Outlay… Line 4009 -- Other Capital Outlay Misc. $8,450.00 Total $27,850.00 ARTICLE III: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE IV: This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 14th day of October, 2014. ATTEST: Melissa Wood Glenn “Sonny” Cox Arkansas County Clerk Arkansas County Judge Adv. 42-1tc
FEARLESS IS THE CONFIDENCE TO LIVE TALES WORTH TELLING
ISSUE NO. 4
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY PETITION OF THE PEOPLE Popular Name THE ARKANSAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AMENDMENT
With the name trusted for more than 65 years, generations have relied on the cross and shield for the security to live life.
ISSUE NO. 5
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY PETITION OF THE PEOPLE Popular Name AN ACT TO INCREASE THE ARKANSAS MINIMUM WAGE *Please contact the County Clerk’s office for full text of proposed constitutional amendments. MPI 2942
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Arkasas County Legal Notices APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 201416 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ARKANSAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX FIRE BUDGET FOR 2014: DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE 1: The Arkansas County Courthouse Annex Fire Budget for calendar year 2014 is hereby established and shall become part of the 2014 Budget in the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($500,000.00), derived from the First Advance of Insurance Proceeds; ARTICLE 11: No expenditure of appropriated funds shall be made from any fund other the fund specified in this Ordinance or amendment thereto. ARTICLE 111: Section 3414-0100 “Arkansas County Courthouse Annex Fire Budget”, which is an individual budget of the Special Revenue Funds Codes for calendar year 2014 is hereby created and the line items are hereby appropriated as set forth below and by each for a total amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and No/100 ($500,000.00), which represents previously unanticipated and budgeted funds. SECTION 3414-0100 ARKANSAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX FIRE BUDGET Sub B- Supplies…Line 2001- General Supplies…$50,000.00 Sub B- Supplies…Line 2002- Small Equipment…$50,000.00 Sub B- Supplies…Line 2003- Janitorial Supplies…$10,000.00 Sub B- Supplies…Line2013- Computer Equipment…$80,000.00 Sub B-Supplies…Line 2022- Plumbing & Electrical…$50,000.00 Sub B- Supplies…Line 2023- Repair Parts…$10,000.00 Sub B- Supplies…Line 2024- Maintenance & Serv. Contract…$10,000.00
Be Not Hungry Pastor Steve Ellison John 6 opens with Jesus miraculously feeding 5,000 men plus women and children. This was an effort to teach his disciples a valuable lesson. John 6 continues with a testing of the disciples to see if they understood the teaching. John does not tell us that the episode on the stormy sea was a test but Mark 6:50-52 does, But immediately He spoke with them and said to them, “Take courage; it is I, do not be afraid.” Then He got into the boat with them, and the wind stopped; and they were utterly astonished, for they had not gained any insight from the incident of the loaves, but their heart was hardened.” (NASU) Jesus intended for his disciples to know that He was the source of everything they needed and that they should trust only in Him. Because they did not understand, Jesus launched into a marvelous session of explanation and re-teaching which is recorded in John 6:25-69. Throughout the passage Jesus hammers home the truth that He and no one else is the Bread of Life/ Bread out of Heaven. The passage concludes with Peter, speaking for the group, making the great confession in verse 69, “We have believed and have come to know that You are the Holy One of God.” (NASU) In the midst of this explanation, Jesus uses some very strong, very controversial language. In John 6:53-56 Jesus said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in yourselves. He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For My flesh is
Sub C- Other Serv & Charges…Line 3003Computer Services…$20,000.00 Sub C- Other Serv & Charges…Line 3004Engineering & Architect…$10,000.00 Sub C- Other Serv & Charges…Line 3020Telephone…$30,000.00 Sub C- Other Serv & Charges…Line 3040… Advertising…$1,000.00 Sub C- Other Serv & Charges…Line 3100… Other Misc…$100,000.00 Sub D- Capital Outlays…Line 4002- Buildings…$50,000.00 Sub D- Capital Outlays…Line 4003- Improvements Other than Bldg…$29,000.00 Total: $500,000.00 ARTICLE 1V: Any transfer of monies between the various funds of the County or transfers within the major category enumerated above shall be made only with the prior approval of the Arkansas County Quorum Court, provided, however, all transfers budgeted in the budget shall be exempted from the provisions of this Section. ARTICLE V: If any provisions of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE V1: This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval, and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 14th day of October 2014. OCT 14 2014 TIME: 11:20 AM MELISSA WOOD, CLERK ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS Melissa Wood Arkansas County Clerk Glenn Sonny Cox Glenn “Sonny” Cox Arkansas County Judge Adv. 42-1TC
true food, and My blood is true drink. He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him.” (NASU) Jesus drives home the point in no uncertain terms that following Him is very, very simple but requires the greatest possible commitment. The Bible makes it clear that faith in Jesus is radically different from every other religion. Faith in Jesus leaves room for nothing else. Faith in Jesus is an all-consuming endeavor. Many stumbled over Jesus command to eat His flesh and drink His blood. Jesus is talking about abiding in Him. Abiding in Christ is a major topic in John. This is the first mention of it. John 6:56 quoted above says that eating His flesh and drinking His blood simply means to abide in Him. John 6:35 states, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.” (NASU) Also, believing in Jesus is equated with drinking. The one who comes to Jesus is eating His flesh. The one who believes in Jesus is drinking His blood. Verse 69 caps the teaching, indicating that the disciples finally understood, “We have believed and have come to know that You are the Holy One of God.” (NASU) The word abiding indicates that this is an ongoing, continual action. It is truly a simple, easy command to understand. What Christ demands is that we live our lives with the understanding that we belong to Him, and that fact influences every act we make, every decision we make, every word we say, and every thought we think. ..……..…..pastorsteve8800@gmail.com
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 2014-14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2013-24, GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR 2014; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: ARTICLE I: The following previous appropriations to the General Fund Budget for Arkansas County for calendar year 2014 is hereby decreased by the amount of Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars and No/100 ($9,800.00) by the amount set forth below and beside each: SECTION 1000-0108, COURTHOUSE MAINTENANCE BUDGET-DEWITT Sub C-Other Prof Serv & Charges..Line 3004-Engineering & Architectural.$2000.00 Sub C-Other Prof Serv & Charges..Line 3020-Telephone & Fax... $2000.00 Sub C-Other Prof Serv & Charges..Line 3052Fire & Ext. Coverage Ins… $2000.00 Sub C-Other Prof Serv & Charges..Line 3090Dues, Memberships & Sub… $800.00 Sub D-Capital Outlay 4002-Buildings…..
Line $3000.00
Total $9,800.00 ARTICLE II: Section “1000-0108” Courthouse Maintenance Budget-DeWitt of the General Fund Budget for Arkansas County for the calendar year 2014 are hereby further amended by increasing the previous appropriation by the amount of Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars and No/100 ($9,800.00) by the amount set forth below and beside each:
SECTION 1000-0108, COURTHOUSE MAINTENANCE BUDGET-DEWITT Sub B – Supplies ….. rial Supplies...
Line 2003 -$1,000.00
Janito-
Sub B – Supplies ….. ing & Electrical...
Line 2022 -$7,800.00
Plumb-
Sub B – Supplies ….. Parts... $9,850.00
Line 2023 -Repair $1,000.00 Total
ARTICLE III: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. ARTICLE IV: This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of the public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be of full force and effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication. PASSED and APPROVED this 14th day of October, 2014. ATTEST: Melissa Wood - Arkansas County Clerk Glenn “Sonny” Cox - Arkansas County Judge Adv. 42-1tc
4-H Hamburger Supper
Photos By Shelly Faulkner The 4-H Club in DeWitt held a hamburger supper Thursday, October 9th at the Arkansas County Fairgrounds. The event was sponsored by the Arkansas County 4-H Council.
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LOCAL SCHOOLS
7th Grade & Junior High Game Senior High
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By Dawn Teer This reporter joined the Sr. game at halftime. The Dragons seemed to be playing better than they have all year. They were able to amass 227 total yards of offense, 157 in the air and 70 on the ground. They led 13-0 at halftime. The Eagles came back with a touchdown at the beginning of the 3rd quarter. Their 2 point conversion was no good. The Dragons defense really seemed to have the offense of the Eagles figured out and after a fumble that the Eagles recovered the defense dug in and held tough. On a turnover on downs the Dragons took over the ball at their own 19 yard line. The next play D.D. Bradford ran 68 yards. The offense was looking good and that they might score again. On the next play Jake Rieves kept it and ran in for a touchdown. The extra point was good. Score Dragons By Dawn Teer The first half of the 7th grade game had the Eagles scoring three touchdowns and the Dragons only able to score one in return. The score at the end of the 1st half Dragons 8, Eagles 20 The second half began on their own 30 yard line. They began the drive looking strong like they had during most of this game. The offensive line was not allowing the defense to stop them as they drove towards the goal. Josh Dabner carried for a Dragon touchdown. The 2 point conversion was good. The Eagles couldn’t get things going and Dragons took over. Unfortunately, there was
a fumble on the first play and Eagles had the ball back. The Eagles answered with their own touchdown and 2 point conversion. Score Dragons 16, Eagles 28. The Jr. High game began with the Dragons kicking off to the Eagles. The Dragons defense held and the Eagles turned over the ball to the Dragons. The Dragons were able to get the ball to the 5 yard line but were unable to get in the end zone. The Eagles took over on the 5 yard line of the Dragons. The Eagles were able to score on the drive. The Dragons answered with their own touchdown bringing the score to Dragons 8, Eagles 8.
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The 2nd quarter looked like a repeat of the 1st with the Jr. Dragons playing the best ball they have this year. With the Eagles receiving the ball after the Dragons touchdown, they marched the ball right back down the field to score. The Dragons, not to be outdone, answered with a touchdown. As the half ended the score was tied Dragons 16, Eagles 16. The second half began with the Dragons receiving the ball and driving hard and making another touchdown. Dragons now led 24-16. The Eagles took the kickoff all the way back for a touchdown. Once again the two teams were tied. The Dragons made it to
the 25 yard line of the Eagles and then fumbled the ball and the Eagles recovered. The Eagles offense drove down for another touchdown, they failed on the 2 point conversion. Score Dragons 24, Eagles 30. The Dragons received the kickoff and after another fumble the Eagles recovered the ball and ran it back for another touchdown. With only 3 minutes left to play it wasn’t looking good for the Dragons. Score Dragons, 24 Eagles 36. The Dragons are going to have to stop with the fumbles if they are going to win ballgames. They played better defensively than they have all season. The Dragons play at Warren this week.
20, Eagles 6. From 34 yards out, their quarterback Welch ran in for a touchdown. They attempted an extra point but it was picked off by the Dragons. Score Dragons 20, Eagles 12. The 4th quarter has the Dragon defense not being able to stop the Eagle offense. They scored after a couple of good defensive plays. Score Dragons 20, Eagles 20. After another fumble by the Dragons, the Eagles are on the Dragons 9 yard line. The Eagles finally took the lead with 7:33 left in the game. Score Dragons 20, Eagles 27. The Dragons were unable to keep their drive going or were forced to turn over on downs. The Dragons played as a team in the first half but were unable to get that back in the second half. Their yardage was much better this week but they weren’t able to capitalize on this.
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