H (USPS156-140) Vol. 132, Number 40 DeWitt, AR 72042 • 16 Pages • 2 Sections • 75 cents
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THE FULL COURT
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AROUND THE COUNTY
2014 Homecoming Court (Left to Right) DeShaunna Jamison escorted by #72 Chris Williams, Rylee Knoll and, Kiana James both escorted by #56 Tripp Wallace, Riley Poor escorted by #30 Tyren Robinson, Torrie Shook escorted by #5 Drew Boyd, Sherterica Canady escorted by #78 Todd Grabert (Homecoming Maid), Kalen Kemp escorted by #74 Hunter Bisswanger (Homecoming Queen & King), Mascots Emma Green escorted by Noah Ruffin, Otara Mason escorted by #29 Charles Dabner, Whitney Price escorted by #32 Shane Bitner, Shayna Young escorted by #70 Garrhett Wilbourn, Rylee Hearn escorted by #71 Adam Hargrove. More Homecoming pictures on page 8A.
GED NEWS
Arkansas Post Museum To Hold “Fall Fair”
Through October 3, 2014, all students can take the GED Ready practice test for free at their local education center, located on PCCUA DeWitt and Stuttgart campuses. Students can see whether they’re ready to pass the GED test and get a personalized study plan to help focus their studying so they can score higher. Contact Kena Henderson at 870-6734201 ext. 1846
RUMMAGE SALE
The DeWitt Senior Center is having their annual rummage sale Saturday, October 4, 2014 from 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Lots of clothes, jewelry, books, toys, some furniture, dishes and lots more! All proceeds from the rummage sale benefit the DeWitt Senior Center and Meals On Wheels
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEETS
he American Legion Auxiliary will meet on October 2nd at the Willows Restaurant. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Please make plans to attend.
PTA MEETING
DeWitt School District PTA meeting is October 7th at 5:30 in the DES Library.
On Saturday, October 11th, from 1:00 to 6:00 pm, Arkansas Post Museum State Park will be the setting for an autumn celebration called “Fall Fair”. This event will be held instead of Fright Night this year. The fair will begin at 1:00 pm with face painting, carnival games with prizes, fortune telling, spell casting, bingo, treat walk, paint your own pumpkin, caramel apple making, kettle corn and
lots of trick-or-treating candy. Most activities will require tickets that can be purchased at the entrance for 25¢ each. The Gillett Civic Group will have a concession stand during this time as well. The museum is helped every year by some wonderful volunteers and donors. This event would not happen without the help of these individuals and organizations. If you or your group is inter-
FALL DINNER AND AUCTION Daniel Young was diagnosed with ALS in February 2014. A Dinner and auction will be held to help Daniel pay for medical expenses. Daniel Young was diagnosed with ALS in February 2014. His symptoms started months before with weakness in his right hand and right arm. Right now, Daniel’s wife Courtney has quit her job to take care of him and their two girls, Marlie (7) and Maggie (14). Daniel is still able to work as a manager of GreenPoint Ag in Humphrey. He uses a walker as his mobility is limited. Daniel is a 1994 graduate of Stuttgart High School. He and his family live in White Hall, Arkansas. He graduated from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro with a agriculture business degree. His family owns a farm just south of Stuttgart. He and
his dad, Tommy Welch, have also had a duck hunting guide service for a number of years. ALS patients can accumulate medical bills of upwards of $200,000 a year. This fundraiser will help with the medical bills as well as day to day expenses. Donations can be made directly to Daniel Young: Simmons First National Bank Attn.: Marketing – Hayley Wreyford, P.O. Box 7009, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601-7009 Or the ALS in Wonderland Foundation - www.alsinwonderland.org. Check out Team Daniel on Facebook. See Page 2A for ticket information.
ested in volunteering or making a donation, please contact the museum. For more information on the Fall Fair or any of the museum’s upcoming events, please call the museum at (870) 548-2634. Arkansas Post Museum State Park is located six miles south of Gillett and fourteen miles north of Dumas on Highway 165.
Fatal Shooting over the weekend in DeWitt 24 year old Darren Duncan is in custody after the incident. Darren Duncan, age 24, is in custody awaiting formal charges on a homicide that occurred Sunday night in DeWitt. The deceased is Courtney London, age 31. Prosecuting Attorney Robert Dittrich said “I will be filing charges in DeWitt on Wednesday. It will be a homicide charge of some nature, but I just received the information and am still reviewing it.” According
to Sgt. Keith Whitmore with the Arkansas State Police no other information could be released because this is an ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, a “Stop the Violence” Candlelight Vigil is being planned for tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 1 beginning at 7pm at the corner of Maxwell & Cedar Streets and proceeding to Court Square.
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Saturday, October 11 • 10am-8pm • Wilco Flying Service Deer donations will go to THE CARING AND SHARING FOOD PANTRY
For questions, call 870-344-1996 Check us out on FB, Band of Brothers, Arkansas County
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LOCAL NEWS RKANSAS COUNTY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Government Arkansas County Quorum Court meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the courthouse. Crocketts Bluff Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of February, April, June, August, October, and December at 7 p.m. at the fire station. You do not have to be a board member to attend. DeWitt Airport Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at DeWitt City Hall. D eWitt/Ark ans as 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 Coun-
cil meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (NovemberMarch) 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.
DINNER AND AUCTION TO BENEFIT DANIEL YOUNG November 15th, 2014 Dinner at 6:00pm Auction at 7:30pm Grand Prairie Center – 2709 Hwy 165 South (near Phillips County Community College) Stuttgart, Arkansas Money raised goes directly to Daniel Young Tickets for dinner and auction $25 (limited seating) Available by contacting: Michelle Dubar 870.215.3980 Mary Welch 870.830.5727 Auction Tickets only $10 at the door
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Caring and Sharing Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Court Square in DeWitt. Unity Baptist Church Community Clothes Closet is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Delta Medicine Assist Program will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baptist Medical Health Clinic in Stuttgart. DeWitt Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door. DeWitt Athletic Booster Club meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m. DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at a location to be announced. The DeWitt Community Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at PCCUA DeWitt campus at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in reading a variety of fiction and nonfiction and discussing books with other readers is welcome to attend. DeWitt Hospital Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at PCC-DeWitt. DeWitt Lions Club meets every Tuesday
Gillett News
I look forward to reading the news regarding your family and friends! Contact Darla Grantham, P.O. Box 324, Gillett, AR 72055, call (870) 548-2850, or email dgrantham@pccua.edu. Gillett EHC Holds September Meeting The Gillett Extension Homemakers Club held its September meeting on Tuesday, September 16, at The Paddy in Gillett with Debbie Daniels as hostess and eight members present. Margie Hackney, club president, called the meeting to order. Rose Ella Smith read an inspirational message based on Proverbs 27:1, reminding us to be humble and not brag about a gift we’ve given.
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Daniels read the thought for the month: “In general my children refuse to eat anything that hasn’t danced in television,” by Erma Bombeck. Smith, Family Relationships and Child Development Leader, presented the program entitled “Because I Saw It on TV.” This program helped us become more aware of advertising, especially on television, influencing what we eat and what our children want to eat and drink because they have “seen it on TV.” Ideas suggested to help counteract these advertisements included modeling healthy eating, limiting total media time for children, removing TV sets from children’s
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at noon at The Catfish Shack. DeWitt Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at The Catfish Shack. 40 et 8 meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Doughboy. The Gillett Civic Group meets the second Thursday of each month in the community room at the Planters and Merchants Bank. The Grand Prairie Historical Society meets the third Thursday in Jan., April, July and October. The Grand Prairie Quilt Society meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Stuttgart Public Library. The Grand Prairie Ruritan Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The Willows Restaurant. Masonic Lodge #157 meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Prairie Angels 4-H Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 3:45 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gillett. Weigh-in starts at 5:30 p.m.; meetings at 6 p.m. Weight Watchers meets every Monday at Arkansas County Health Dept. Weigh-ins begin at 5 p.m.
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County Purchases New K-9 Police Dog
By Terrye Seamon Man’s best friend can be a criminal’s worst nightmare, so criminals in Arkansas County need to be on their best behavior since there will soon be a new four-legged police officer protecting citizens. Arkansas County Sheriff Allen Cheek told Quorum Court at their meeting September 9 that the county is in the process of purchasing a new K-9 police dog. “Tia’s [the current Arkansas County K-9] been a good dog, but we’ve got to retire her,” Cheek said. Last year the inspector told Cheek that Tia would not pass the inspection this year due to her age. Cheek said that Tia has been used in the jail and colleges, has helped find drugs and has been used in the public schools for demonstrations. “She’s done a good job,” Cheek said. Once the new dog takes over, Cheek told Court members that Tia will remain with her current handler. The new K-9 is currently in training and in possession of the trainer in order to build a rapport. He will undergo two weeks of training, which will focus on drug detection as well as attack and tracking training. Cheek told the Court that the new dog is doing an excellent job so far and he is very proud to have him. Instead of the normal $7,500, the new dog will cost $5,500, which includes the cost of training. As for funding the cost of the new K-9, Cheek does not plan to use tax dollars. He has some fundraising ideas, and Arkansas County Judge Glenn “Sonny” Cox said that there is money in the jail opera-
tion fund to offset the cost. “After we have had Tia, and I have seen how it’s worked for us, it pays off,” Cheek said. During his report to the Court, Cheek went on to say that there are 87 adults in the Arkansas County Detention Center, 60 of whom are males and 27 are females. He also reported that the work crew has done some trash pickup, recently assisted in St. Charles and is currently working on the city hall in Stuttgart. “Luckily, our thefts are way down because of the heat wave. Now as it cools off, you can bet it’s going to go back up,” Cheek also told the Court. During the treasurer’s report, Arkansas County Treasurer Charles Albert Horton told the Court that the current total amount in County General, $290,352.87, is considerably down from this time last year. He went on to say though that the amount of total funds is up from 2,632,555.42 in 2013 to $2,895,103.01 this year. He attributed $148,917.30 of this increase to the half-cent sales tax. “So, there’s a real difference,” Horton said. In other order of new business, the Quorum Court approved three ordinances amending the current budget in a couple of areas. All three ordinances approved appropriating money within the budget to fund the replacement and repair of air conditioning units at the Stuttgart county courthouse, Arkansas County Detention Center and the Arkansas County Health Department.
bedrooms, watching non-violent and educational programs with children and discussing the content, and turning off the TV at mealtimes. Dorothy Connelly, secretary, called roll with the question, “What product is your favorite commercial advertising?” Answers varied and included E-Trade, Bayer aspirin, the Clydesdales (but not the product), and Tony the Tiger. The minutes from the August meeting and the treasurer’s report were both approved. Several of the Gillett club’s members attended Senior Citizens’ Day at the Arkansas County Fair earlier this month, with Hackney and Daniels furnishing refreshments and assisting. Hackney reported that she earned several ribbons for the produce and canned items she entered in the fair. Those present discussed the club’s responsibilities for the EH Fall Council meeting on Wednesday, October 29. Gillett is one of the hostesses for the potluck event. Hackney read the helpful hint: “Put on rubber gloves to make it easier to open jars.” Ev-
eryone enjoyed the delicious refreshments provided by Daniels. Arlene Ferguson won the door prize. Thelma Connelly, Anita Trimble, and Becki Weinrich were also present. The meeting closed with the Extension Homemaker’s Creed. The October meeting will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, at the home of Trimble in Gillett. Dorcas Quilters Meet The Dorcas Quilters have been working very hard to complete as many quilts as possible before shipping deadlines in early November. God has blessed the group by adding new members. There are around sixteen women in attendance on Tuesday at St. Paul Fellowship Hall at 9:00 a.m. Quilters come from around the area, as well as several different churches. The group welcomes anyone to come and be a part of their worthy endeavor. They are especially thankful for Pastor Chad Philipp who leads their Bible Study and Pastor Jan Edwards of Gillett United Methodist Church for leading prayer after the potluck meal.
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Obituary Georgia Elizabeth Bell Hudson
Georgia Elizabeth Bell Hudson, 97, of DeWitt died September 27, 2014. She was an interior designer, member of National Sorority Omega Phi Tau, Order of the Eastern Star, Officer of Rainbow Girls, WMU President and First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Daniel Hudson,
and two sisters; Octavia Merea Brown and Audrey Mae Dillion. She is survived by one sister; Hazel Jeanette Brunson, one niece; Wygonda Brown Duke of Stuttgart. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, October 2nd, at First Baptist Church with Roger Dillion officiating. Cremation arrangements, by Essex Funeral Home.
Obituary Mark D. Sheppard
Mark D. Sheppard, 55, of Reydell, died Saturday, September 27, 2014. He was born January 27, 1959 in Little Rock, son of Jack and Alene Clark Sheppard. Mr. Sheppard was reared and received his early education in De Witt, graduating from De Witt High School. He attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He owned and operated Cross Bayou Farms near Reydell. Mark was a member of De Witt Church of Christ and Hazel Street Church of Christ. He also loved farming, hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Elaine Warmack Sheppard, whom he married May 31, 1984
in Pine Bluff; two sons, John Sheppard (Jamie) of Bella Vista and Matthew Sheppard (Alicia) of Reydell; two brothers, Gregg Sheppard (Mary Kay) of De Witt and Jeff Sheppard of Reydell; sister, Jackie Sheppard of Little Rock; his grandchild, Lucas Sheppard; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2014 in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Mr. Joe Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Bayou Meto Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Robinson’s. Memorials may be made to De Witt Church of Christ, 210 West 10th Street, De Witt, Arkansas 72042. Online register: w w w.r a lphrobins o nandson.com
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Obituary Vida June Moll
Vida June Moll, 94, died September 23, 2014, at her home. She was born June 24, 1920, in Gillett to Frank E. and Alda Sarah Heincelman Moll. She retired from DeWitt Bank & Trust as a bookkeeper. She loved to travel and did so extensively. She was preceded in death by her parents, and is survived by several cousins and her
caregivers. Visitation was held from 1:00 to 2:00 September 25 at the Gillett Methodist Church with funeral services following. Burial was in Gillett Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Gillett Methodist Church, P.O. Box 88, Gillett, AR 72055, or the American Cancer Society.
Obituary Johnny Ray Brown
Johnny Ray Brown, 59, of Centeridge,AR left this earth, Thursday , September 25, 2014, from injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident in Heber Springs, AR. Johnny was born October 9,1954 in Fountain Hill, AR. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and friend to many. He is preceeded in death by his father John Earl Brown. He is survived by wife Nancy Brown, of Centeridge, AR, mother Clydafaye Simms of Monticello,AR, children Nicole Ellenburg (Jason) Gillett,AR, Josh Brown(Stephanie) Searcy,AR and
Kristy Rae Brown Fayetteville,AR. Sister Linda Ngar (Sam) Dumas, AR, sister Audrey Edwards Fountain Hill AR. Six grandchildren; Hunter and Emma Ellenburg of Gillett,AR, Cadence, Emmilynn, and Haven Brown of Searcy,AR and Lela cooper of Centeridge,AR. Services will be held Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 2pm at Abundant Life Church in Dumas,AR. Johnny was an active member of the National Chuck Wagon Races. Contributions in memory of Johnny may be made to The National Chuck Wagon Association, c/o PO BOX 172 Centeridge, AR.
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Crockett’s Bluff, Ethel & St. Charles News By: Margaret Aycock 870-282-8030 870723-5071 jaymara@ hughes.net GREETINGS: O.K., Everybody. it’s now the fall season, you know. Time for good hot cup of coffee, a fresh baked cake or cookies. I can already see it coming. I do love the fall because of the cooler weather. By-theway, Thanks, Elaine. It was good! I can put on enough clothes to keep warm, but it’s a big no, no to take of enough to keep cool in the summer. HEAVEN FORBID!!! PRAYERS FOR BARNETT FAMILY: I would personally like to ask everyone to please pray for the family and friends of Bryan Barnett of Conway. Bry-
an lost a long and devastating battle with cancer on September (19th). He formally was in law enforcement on the Stuttgart Police Department. Jagger, Jeff, Krystal & Jessie Dean, you know that we are here for you folks. Love you all! VISITOR: Betty Lockley of DeWitt, spent last Monday afternoon with me. I really enjoyed her visit. Betty and I had a lot of reminiscing to do about a long ago time. Fun, wasn’t, it Betty? you go, Girl!!!! UNTIL NEXT WEEK, MAY THE LORD TAKE A LIKEN’ TO YA!! Birthdays: Oct 1 - Irene Vansandt, Christi Obenshain, Heidi Duffield. Oct. 2 - Mark English, Jr., Tyler Horn-
beck. Oct. 3 - Tara Maguffey, Krystal George, Mary Ann Dumond. Oct. 4 - Currie Jane Miller, Austyn Wright, Frankie Long. Oct. 5 - Kami Jenkins. Oct. 6 - Teddy Isom, Gary Carter. Oct. 7 - Leslie Carr, LeAnne Pittman Burch, Sharla Wilkinson, Holly Vansandt. Oct. 8 - Lou
Cree Shallhorn. Anniversaries: Oct. 1 - Jason & Kalyn Shark, Oct. 2 - Chris & Kortney Counce. Oct. 3 - Billy Paul & Louise Bullock, Donald Lee & Marian Ruffin. Oct. 5 - Jason & & Wendy Criswell.
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Kimberly Ann Dollar Ellis
Kimberly Ann Dollar Ellis was born on 1112-1958 in Hot Springs, AR. On the morning of 9-16-2014, Kim’s short life on earth gave way to an everlasting life with her Heavenly Father. Kim was a loving, compassionate Christian, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Cravens; father, Bill Dollar; sister, Diane Dollar; and dog, Lucy. Kim is survived by her step mother, Shirley Dollar; sisters, Julie Wright, Heather Wright, and Lori Sierra; brothers, Robert Cravens and Clay Dollar; daughter, Cortney Ellis; son, Trent Ellis; and dog, Lucy #2. A Memorial was held at
the Woodlands Church in Fort Smith on Saturday, September 20th at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Humane Society of Sebastian County on Kim’s behalf. Kim would ask that friends and family not mourn her death, but celebrate her beautiful life and new home.
Humprey Makes Plans For Fall Festival The City of Humphrey is making plans for it’s Annual Fall Festival to be held Saturday, October 25, 2014, from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. “This event and the Annual Christmas Parade are the only two really community events we have in Humphrey, stated Mayor Alice Black. The people of this community, and the surrounding areas enjoy the festival so much. They start asking me about when it’s going to be, in July. It’s almost a reunion for
some people, they come back every year, said Black. This year we will have games for all ages, and great food, fun, and fellowship. The Bayou Meto Band will provide the music, which adds a festive atmosphere to the festival, said Black. When you see the street full of people, just laughing, having such a good time, it’s a wonderful thing, stated Mayor Black. Please mark your calendar, make plans to come enjoy a night of fun.”
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L.A. Black Building on National Register of Historical Places
By Terrye Seamon Nothing lasts forever, and even buildings need facelifts every now and then, especially if they were built in 1942. Rick Duffield, president of L. A. Black Rice Milling Association, Inc., and the featured speaker at the Chamber of Commerce meeting September 18 at PCCUA DeWitt Campus, shared his journey of restoring the L.A. Black office building, which was just completed last spring. “There hadn’t been a whole lot done to this office through the years,” Duffield said, who came to work for Black, Inc., in 1999. The building, which is located on Monroe Street behind Cormier Rice Mill, was built in 1942 by L.A. Black, who was a rice farmer, a business owner and president of DeWitt’s First National Bank. Normal wear and tear over time began to take its toll on the building.
“We had to make a decision as to whether or not we were going to build a new office or renovate this one,” Duffield said. After a lot of careful thought and consideration, an engineer was brought in to inspect the original building. After determining that it was structurally sound, Gary Clements, an architect in North Little Rock who has experience in renovating historical buildings, came in and helped Duffield start the application process for placing the building on the national historic register. “It was a long, lengthy process,” Duffield said. They actually started the project in 2011, and in January of 2012, the Arkansas Department of Heritage determined that it could be nominated for the historic register. Duffield said that one thing he found out during this process is that the building had to be more than just old. The
Thank You!! My family and I would like to express a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful community. We feel truly blessed to live in this small town. The outpouring of love shown towards us has truly been humbling. We believe in the power of prayer, and we see it in our lives every day. During my illness we believe a true miracle happened, and we believe it was all the prayers being sent up on my behalf. The love shown to us through prayers, cards, text, calls, and meals brought to us will not be forgotten. The chicken spaghetti lunch was a huge success. I am so thankful for everyone that drove through and picked up a meal, everyone that made and distributed signs, all that cooked ahead of time, and all who worked on their Sunday off. It was truly an awesome thing to see everyone pull together to help our family. Then there are the “Team Stacy” t-shirt people. I can’t tell you the good it has done, especially for my children, to see so many of these shirts around. Thank you to everyone in the community for purchasing and proudly wearing the shirts. I’m so proud to call DeWitt my home, and to be able o call all of “Team Stacy” my friends is a blessing.
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building itself had to have some historical significance to the local area. “Because of Mr. Black and the things he had done in this area, and the history with that, we were able to get it on the historical register. It took about a year from that first site visit,” Duffield said. About a year ago the company had to move everything out of the building and rent a temporary office building for six months so construction work could begin. “The move out was very difficult because there were years and years and years of records. We had to decide what we were going to keep and what we weren’t going to keep,” Duffield said. “One of the main things we did was repointing all of the brick. The mortar of the original brick was beginning to disintegrate.” He explained that repointing involved drilling out all of the original mortar and remortaring the original brick. “One of the things they really want you to do is to try to get it back to the original look. We didn’t have any pictures, so we just had to go with what our architect thought it looked like.” He explained that the light fixtures are more appropriate to the time period in which the building was built because they did not know what the original fixtures actually looked like. “They did allow us to
change a little bit of the floor plan of the building,” Duffield said, which included redoing the kitchen area. The project also included other major renovations such as a new roof, floor, and completely overhauling the electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems. “It was pretty amazing what they did,” Duffield replied. The contract with the construction company, Hydco, Inc., in Little Rock, stipulated that the work had to be completed within six months, and it was. Once the historical status was approved by the state, the project had to be approved by the Department of the Interior. The construction was finished in March,
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on the other side. He also had two vaults; one on each side for each business in order to keep everything separate. Duffield said they retained the design of the building that way. Also discussed at the Chamber meeting was surveying the road between Webb’s Sporting Goods and A1 Exxon in order to start constructing a connecting road through to the DeWitt City Park. Darren Caldwell, administrator of DeWitt Hospital and Nursing Home, will be named “Hospital Administrator of the Year” October 9 by the Arkansas Hospital Association. Caldwell previously won “Young Administrator of the Year” 20 years ago. Other topics brought up for discussion were PCCUA’s declining enrollment this semester, and due to lack of interest, there will not be a Christmas parade this year. The DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets at noon the third Thursday of every month at PCCUA DeWitt Campus.
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and Duffield and his staff moved back in the office in April. Duffield said the whole process of restoration was interesting. “It was really kind of neat because you could see how the building was originally built.” While renovating the plumbing system and making one of the bathrooms handicap accessible, a duct was discovered in the foundation of the structure where heat was originally pumped through to heat the building. Another interesting tidbit Duffield learned came when some of the original paneling had to be replaced. He said it took the contractor a while to figure out what kind of wood it was. Finally, the contractor determined it was sweet gum, and they were able to replace it. Duffield said that since the building was built during the war, Black probably had to use something that was readily available and locally milled at the time. Black originally ran two businesses out of the building; one was run on one side of the building while the other was run
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Arkansas County Youth to Celebrate National 4-H Week October 5-11 More than 6 million young people across the country today will celebrate National 4-H Week, an annual celebration of 4-H during the first full week of October. During the month of October, Arkansas County 4-H will showcase the great things that 4-H offers young people and highlight the incredible 4-H youth in the community who work each day to make a positive impact on the community. Research has proven that participation in 4-H has a significant positive impact on young people. Recent findings from the Tufts University 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development indicate that, when compared to their peers, young people in 4-H are: Nearly four times more likely to contribute to their communities, Two times more likely to pursue healthy be-
haviors like, and Two times more likely to engage in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs in the out-ofschool time. In Arkansas County, more than 100 4-H youth and 40 volunteers from the community are involved in 4H. 4-H, the nation’s largest youth development and empowerment organization, cultivates confident kids who tackle the issues that matter most in their communities right now. In the United States, 4-H programs empower six million young people through the 109 land-grant universities and Cooperative Extension in more than 3,000 local offices serving every county and parish in the country. Outside the United States, independent, country-led 4-H organizations empower one million young people in more than 50 countries. National 4-H Council is
the private sector, nonprofit partner of the Cooperative Extension System and 4-H National Headquarters located at the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Anyone age 5-19 can join 4-H. Best of all, participation is free! Come be a part of something meaningful. Arkansas County offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. To learn how to become a 4-H member or volunteer leader in Arkansas County, contact the Cooperative Extension Service at (870)9463231 or (870)673-2346 or visit http://www. uaex.edu/counties/arkansas.
Arkansas House Weekly Column
The issue of alcohol sales in Arkansas has been highly debated dating back to the days when we were still a territory. And this election day, Arkansas voters will be asked to weigh in again on this debate. Issue 4 is a citizen-led initiative which will appear on the November ballot. It is titled “The Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Amendment” and would amend the Arkansas Constitution by declaring the manufacture, sale, distribution, and transportation of intoxicating liquors to be lawful within the entire geographic area of each and every county of the State. After the end of prohibition, the sale of al-
cohol was permitted in all counties. Then in 1935 a state law mandated that in order to hold an election on the matter, a petition had to be signed by at least 35% of a county’s electorate. In 1942, Arkansas voters adopted Initiated Act 1, which lowered the threshold to 15%. That threshold was changed several times over the years by the legislature and now stands at 38% of registered voters in a county. Currently, 37 of Arkansas’s 75 counties are dry. And in a few of the counties which do permit alcohol sales, there are cities and townships within that county that have voted to remain dry. Issue 4 would not
permit any municipality or county to prohibit the sale of alcohol. A legal challenge to this amendment has been filed with the Arkansas State Supreme Court. Justices are scheduled to hear oral arguments on this case October 9. As with other ballot initiatives we have discussed this year, we encourage you to research the issue yourself and make an informed opinion at the polls. And as a reminder, the last day to register to vote for the November election is October 6th. You can verify your registration status at www. voterview.org.
LOCAL NEWS
Carl Lamb Places 3rd in Duck Calling Competition
Carl Lamb, 34 of Dewitt, placed 3rd place in all 4 duck calling competitions held in Stuttgart, AR over the weekend. Carl has been blowing a duck call all his life, but has been calling in competitions for the past 10 years. Carl started in last place, but has taught himself how to competition call and has come so far. His wife Leslee and 2 kids Carson & Camree are so proud of him. Friday afternoon Carl
blew in the Arkansas State Duck Calling Competition and the Cache River Regional Competition and placed 3rd in both. Carl also blew in the Mack’s Prairie Wings Regional Competition and the Ducks Unlimited Regional Competition on Saturday and placed 3rd in both of them. These contest are held in Stuttgart every year along with many others through out the state and world. If you win a sanc-
tioned regional contest it will qualify you to blow in the World’s Duck Calling Competition that is held in Stuttgart, AR every November. Carl has placed in the top 5 in several contests in the past 2 years and has won a few open contests, but has yet to win a sanctioned contest. Carl blows an Echo duck call & he is hoping to be able to compete in the World’s Contest one day!!
Band of Brothers To Host “Taking a Stand for Hunger”
Band of Brothers is a small men’s group here in southern Arkansas County. It’s made up of men interested in furthering their relationship with Jesus Christ. The focus of this group is helping to grow Godly husbands and fathers for the sake of His Kingdom. This is mostly accomplished through biweekly meetings focused on the Bible and on the personal testimonies of the men involved. Band of Brothers is hosting a unique event on Saturday, October 11 at Wilco Flying Service. The name of the event is
“Taking a Stand for Hunger”. They will be taking deer donations from 10am that morning until about 8pm that night. Hunters will be able to bring deer in for donation. The deer will be checked and cleaned at that time, then processed at Half Moon Deer Processing. All of the meat will then be donated to the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in DeWitt. There will be absolutely no charge to the hunter. October 11 is the opening morning of the Modern Gun Doe Season. It is a perfect reason to do some herd manage-
ment early in the season. It is also a perfect time of year to take a kid hunting before the weather gets so cold. There will be several benefits of this event, the best one is local people focusing on a local cause. Band of Brothers invites you to Take a Stand for Hunger and help the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry fill their freezer up for the winter. For questions, call (870) 344-1996, or check out Band of Brothers on Facebook under Band of Brothers, Arkansas County.
COMING SOON TO DeWITT! GRAND OPENING of ADAMS SERVICE & SUPPLY COMPANY Nic & Casey Adams are pleased to announce they will be re-opening Webb’s Tire & Lube on Whitehead Drive in DeWitt!
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FAITH & RELIGION
Betrayed
Pastor Steve Ellison Psalm 41 and Psalm 55 are written by David. Each describes a time when David was betrayed by a close personal friend. Each records great pain and anguish in the heart and mind of David. Jesus quotes Psalm 41:9 in John 13:18 and applies it to Himself. I think it is a very helpful exercise to compare and contrast David’s situation with that of Jesus. Second Samuel 11-16 gives the background for Psalms 41 and 55. This same passage enables us to compare and contrast David’s experience with that of Jesus. David is certainly a type (foreshadowing) of Jesus in many ways. Sometimes, how David is like Jesus helps us to see Jesus. Sometimes, it is how David is different that helps us to see Jesus. Either way, the goal is to see our Savior. Ahithophel was a close personal friend of David. He was in fact counselor to King David. Second Samuel 16:23 says that all of the advice given by Ahithophel was regarded as coming from God Himself. That is high praise indeed! Ahithophel was the father of Eliam, one of David’s thirty-seven Mighty Men. In other words, Eliam was one of David’s personal bodyguards. Perhaps only Jonathon, son of Saul, was closer to David than Ahithophel. This makes Ahithophel’s treachery that much more heinous. Ahithophel counseled Absalom, David’s son who led a rebellion against him, to sleep with David’s wives in public view. Later, Ahithophel requested twelve thousand troops to hunt David down at which time Ahithophel vowed he would personally kill David. The first counsel was carried out, but David prayed and God thwarted the second plan. Ahithophel then committed suicide. As far as I can tell, the suicides of David’s betrayer and Jesus’ betrayer are the only two suicides in the Bible except for those
connected with war. Furthermore, Jesus in John 13 explicitly connected His betrayer, Judas, with Ahithophel by applying Psalm 41:9 to Himself. We can get a glimpse of Jesus by seeing how He was like David. We get a much better look at Jesus by seeing how he was different from David. It is easy to see why Athithophel hated David. David violated Athithophel’s granddaughter Bathsheba. David murdered Ahithophel’s grandsonin-law, Uriah. In fact, in Psalm 41:4 David acknowledged his sin and guilt. At least in some sense, David deserved to be betrayed. Jesus was absolutely sinless and guilt-free. A guilty person who deserves to be betrayed will experience pain and hurt because of the betrayal. However, I suspect that an innocent person who is betrayed will experience a great deal more pain and hurt. A careful reading of Psalm 41, Psalm 55, and John 13 reveals another significant difference between David and Jesus. David hurt for David. Jesus hurt for Judas. David even prayed in Psalm 41:10 that God would restore him to power so that he could take revenge on his betrayer. Jesus called Judas friend when he arrived at the garden to finish the betrayal. From the cross, Jesus prayed “Father, forgive them”. This contrast with David reveals a marvelous truth about God the Son. First, let us be clear that Judas was not Jesus’ only betrayer. You and I also betray Jesus. Perhaps our betrayals are not as open but they are betrayals nonetheless. When we betray Jesus, He hurts not because of pain we inflict on Him but He hurts for what it will do to us. Jesus is “the Friend who loves at all times”. He continues to love even when we betray Him. He will punish us, but that is not His goal. His goal is always to love us back to Him. Take a moment and praise Him for His mercy, grace, and love.. ..……..…..pastorsteve8800@gmail.com
Prairie Gems EH Meet
The Prairie Gems EH members met on Sept 17 at the Extension Office. Members discussed how we are influenced when shopping “Because I Saw It on TV” with Shirley Jackson leading the discussion. It was noted how young children are especially affected when choosing cereals and snacks based on tv commercials. President Alta Lockley conducted the business meeting. Six members were present and answered roll call by naming what product is their favorite TV commercial. Gladys Hearn gave an inspirational devotional on Love with Sandra Webb leading in prayer.
Lockley reported the club’s educational booth had been chosen Sweepstakes at the County Fair and will advance to the SE District Fair the week of September 28. The club agreed to bake cookies for the Children’s Farm Safety Day on October 7. Members discussed plans for Fall Council Meeting. The club will assist with food preparations and provide a door prize. Delta District EH Presidents’ Day will be held in Brinkley on October 23. Hearn volunteered to provide one of the county’s silent auction items. Members will also assist with providing
“On Making A Difference” By Tom Smith
“What’s in your dash?” Some time ago I received an email with that question in the subject line and wondered what it was talking about. At first, I thought it was talking about the dashboard in my car; yet, after reading the message I realized there was more to it than that. It was referring to the dash between the birthdate and death date on your tombstone—you know, that hyphen between the two dates listed there. And, suddenly, I realized this was a pretty profound question. You see, there are a lot of folks who go through their entire lives. . .whiling away the time. . .engaged in trivia pursuit. . .but never do anything of any lasting nature. They’re basically taking up space, breathing air, paying taxes, trying to “grab for all the gusto they can get.” But, theirs is basically a self-centered, self-indulgent life. And, when they’re gone, they’ll soon be forgotten—b ecause they never made a difference. It’s like they never lived at all. Now, that doesn’t mean we’ve all got to be rocket scientists, win the Academy Award or Nobel Peace Prize to keep that from happening. In fact, most of us will likely never be named “Most Likely to Succeed” by anyone. However, even if our names never appear in lights or on someone’s RSVP list, we still can make a difference. A few weeks ago a friend of mine was walking across the parking lot, holding a red crate in his arms. I hollered and asked him what he had in the box. So, he came over to where I was PAGE TWO standing, sat the box down—which was filled with towels and light blankets—and said “Here, take a look.” Slowly, he pulled the cloths out and there in the bottom was a tiny kitten. Its eyes had probably only been open for around 7-10 days. As he picked the adorable creature up, he held it close and stroked its head with his chin, just like a doting parent would. Then, he told me how he acquired the cat and why he had it with him on the way to his office. Seems that a few days before he and a buddy were in a parking lot and as they got out of their car, they heard this faint crying sound. They stopped and listened more acutely and realized it was coming from the bed of the pickup truck next to them.
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And, what they saw shocked them. There, in the back of the truck was this little black kitten, a rope tied around its neck and attached to a rock. They could tell from its cry and appearance that it was very weak. And, they knew that it wouldn’t live long in that condition, especially since it was over 90 degrees that day. Suddenly, it dawned on them that the owner of the truck was probably going to find a creek somewhere and throw the small, defenseless kitten over the bridge railing to get rid of it. But, these two motorcycle riding, hard-asnails veterans weren’t about to let that happen. They rescued the kitten from the truck bed and my friend said “I’ll take him home with me,” which he did. Not only that, he took it to a local veterinarian, had him examine it and give it its shots. Then, he went home, fed it a small bottle of warm milk and made it a bed. And, he was bringing it to work to take care of it through the day since there was no one back home to do it. PAGE THREE Needless to say, I was touched by this act of mercy—especially coming from someone you’d least expect to act that way. But, he said, “You know, I couldn’t just leave it there to die. I had to do something to rescue it.” So, he did. To some, that might not seem noteworthy; but, I’ve got to believe the small kitten would say “Thank you” if he could. Why is that? Simply because my friend made a difference in its life. Dear Reader, someone once said “Little is much when God is in it.” Whose life can you touch today—even in a small way—by showing them a little kindness? It may not seem much to you or others, but never underestimate what God can do with what you do in His Name. Here’s praying you’ll make a difference in someone’s life today. They may not say “Thank you,” but God will take note and be pleased. God bless you. (NOTE: If you’d like to contact Bro. Tom or receive his daily e-mail devotional, entitled “Morning Manna,” you can write him at P.O. Box 10614, Fort Smith, AR 72917 or e-mail him at pressingon@hotmail.com).
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Candidate for the U.S. Senate Tom Cotton Campaigns in DeWitt
Tom Cotton visits with Johnny Davis, owner of the Bullpen
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Common Sense And Divine Healing By. C.W. Wood Is it always God’s Will to heal when we believe, or not? If it is not His Will, then we needs to stop praying for His People. What does His Word say? Who are His People? Jesus asked the question, “Who is my mother?” Matt. 12:47-50, “Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. 48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? And who are my brethren? 49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren. 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. Healing from Jesus Christ, our Creator, for our physical bodies, is a priceless blessing that is ignored by the world, generally speaking! This is understandable that the lost world is blind to God’s great desire to heal people, but it is much harder to understand when those in the churches also fail to see this glorious and lifesaving truth! Having studied the scriptures for forty-five years concerning God’s Will to heal all who will simply believe He wants to, and having studied the ministry of men like Br. William Branham, F.F. Bosworth, John A. Dowie, John G. Lake, E.W. Kenyon, A.A. Allen, Oral Roberts, and others, I would like to set forth some facts that I pray will win some over to God’s side in the matter. In this sermon, I will be remembering that there are also people who are in what we call the End-Time Message who are in desperate need of God’s Divine Healing. No one ever preached Divine Healing anymore clearly and positive than Br. William Branham. We will be repeating some things that he said, as well as what some of the other men we mentioned preached about it. The great need that we see all around us, and in myself, also, has prompted this review. One of the greatest hindrances to faith in Christ for healing, is
the wrong teaching that God is the author of disease, and that He wills the sickness of some of His worshipers! This is a tradition of men that even some of those who preach Divine Healing have had wrong. The truth, as this writer sees it, is that God is the Controller of all sickness, just as He is the Controller of all that He has created. But, He does not send sickness on us, not only does He not send it on us, but He clearly tells us to resist it when it comes and do not receive it. When it comes, He tells us to pray for each other and get rid of it, and believe He wants us well! We know that our Lord uses sickness in His dealing with us, just as He uses all that the Devil does, and turns it around so that it makes “wrath to praise Him.” Ps. 76:10, “Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee, the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain (stop).” But to say, or teach and preach, that God wants His Children to be sick is to sadly misconstrue His Word. Acts 10:38, “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the Devil; for God was with Him.” If this was the only scripture we had, we should know that Jesus Christ was not going around doing something that God didn’t want to be done! For three years, Jesus went about healing all that were oppressed by the Devil, or that is all that come to Him and asked for it. The Scripture in Acts 10:38 tells us why He did that, and by what authority! It says clearly, “For God was with Him.”! God was in it. God was anointing Him to do it. It was God’s Will and God’s loving, merciful Plan! If God wanted us to be sick sometimes, why did He tell us to “Confess our faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed.”? (James 5:16) Did God tell us to pray for something that is not His Will to do? Surely not! He said, “Pray that my will be done and I will hear and answer.” Our Father, knowing we would get sick at times because of our disobedience which causes
doubts, fear, and unbelief, told us to bring our problems to Him and ask for mercy. He will show us mercy, forgive our sins, and heal our bodies and our minds and soul. Then, He says, “Go and sin no more lest a worse thing come on you.” (John 5:14) He told us to “resist the Devil (that brings sickness) and he will flee from us.” (James 4:7) But if we let him in and make him welcome with our testimony, he will build a nest in us. If sickness is God’s Will for His Children, then Jesus was a Law breaker, for He went about healing all that were oppressed of the devil! If sickness is God’s Will for His worshippers, then every doctor and every nurse is a Law breaker because they are working against God’s Will. If it is God’s Will for us to be sick, then every hospital is a place of rebellion against God’s plan to make us sick! If God wants us to be sick sometimes, then it’s a sin to want to be well and pray to be well because we are to pray for the Will of God to be done in our lives. Here is another tradition of men we need to address. Some say we glorify God more by remaining sick and being patient about it than we can by being healed and up about His business. Now, hear God’s balance. We are to be patient when a sickness comes on us, but never to the point of believing that God wants us to be that way. We know some that teach that we glorify God by staying sick more than by being healed. Let’s examine that teaching by the Word (We have that teaching in churches in DeWitt.) If this teaching is true, then Jesus robbed God of all the glory He could, because He healed those who came believing! Also, the Holy Ghost that was working did not hesitate to rob God of all the glory He could in Acts 5:15-16, “Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. 16 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were
healed everyone.” Here the Holy Ghost (Jesus) healed all (everyone) that was brought into the streets of Jerusalem so that all who had been made sick by the devil (vexed with unclean spirits) were healed. God gets glory when the world sees His healing power raising people up, not by casting them down. In Acts 28:9 where Paul prayed and God healed all the sick on the Island of Melita, he was doing contrary to God’s Will (that is if God wanted some of them to stay sick). Friends, if we don’t get well, it is never God’s fault, something is wrong down here or else the Lord is testing our faith. It is wrong to suppose that it is not God’s Will to heal all who need it! Let’s apply some Holy Ghost enlightened horse-sense to that teaching. Truth is, God will heal anyone that will simply believe it. If it is only God’s Will to heal some that are sick, then how do we know that we are in the group that He wants to heal? No! It is for everybody that will believe it! We do not need a special, personal revelation from the Holy Ghost to know that God will heal anyone that will believe it. Why not? Why don’t we have to have a personal revelation that God wants to heal William Wood? Because we have already been told in His Word that He does! Are we suppose to close our Bibles and wait for a special revelation that God wants all to be in health? (See III John 1:2) No! We are duty bound to read the Bible which is His Will and Plan, and there we see where He healed them all that would believe. To say that God does not want to heal everyone that needs it, is like saying that He does not want to save everyone that’s lost! Of course, He knows who will come to Him believing for healing, and who won’t believe it. Of course, He knows who will come to Him for salvation believing and who won’t come. But that does never change His written Word that says healing and salvation is for all! If healing was not paid for (for all), how did the multitudes in the Bible get from God what He didn’t want them to have? Does the scripture say that Jesus was
a respecter of persons? No! It says He was not partial to any but loved us all and would not that any be lost! Ezekiel 33:11, “Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die O house of Israel?” Matthew 4:23, “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching and preaching the Gospel, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.” Matthew 9:35, “And Jesus went about all the cities and villages teaching and preaching and healing every sickness and every disease.” Matthew 12:15, “But when Jesus knew it, He withdrew Himself from thence and great multitudes followed Him and He healed them all.” Matthew 14:14, “And Jesus went forth and saw a great multitude and was moved with compassion toward them and healed their sick.” Matthew 14:24-36, “……they sent out into all that country round about and brought unto Him all that were diseased….and as many as touched Him were made perfectly whole.” Luke 6:17-19, “And a great multitude of people out of all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases; and they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed. And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.” In these scriptures, and many more, we see that they brought all that were sick and Jesus healed them all! Were all these multitudes of people out of the cities and villages Christians? No! He said to some, “Go and sin no more lest a worse thing come on you.” The sick and the lost just heard that there was a man passing through that was healing all kind of sickness and all kinds of disease and they came to check it out. When they saw it, they went to Him and got what they needed also! Didn’t we see in the ministry of our Prophet that same Jesus heal everyone in the prayer
lines that would believe He wanted to? Don’t we believe that he has not changed? He is the same yesterday, today, and forever! Then, who has changed? We have. We have failed to believe like we should in His never changing promises. And look around us, we are paying a terrible price for it, but it is not our Lord’s fault. He is knocking on the hearts door, and asking to be let in, but the door latch to the heart is on the inside. He does not come in with His revealed, life-saving Word until we open the door. Do we want to get well physically? Then turn our lives over to Him all the way! Walk in the Light. Repent when we fail and keep walking. There is no other formula! This is it, take it or leave it. It’s up to us and it’s up to the people we pray for. They have to believe it with us. Scripture says, “If any two of you will come to Him and believe.” The Elder and sick person both believing! In closing, we will make this all important point again. It is not God’s Will for His Children to be sick. Jesus said in Matthew 15:26, “Healing is the Children’s bread.” Come and dine, the table is spread! We now have a full seven course meal spread out before us. The Seven Seals are open. But although the spiritual food is on the table, we have to go to the table, take it on our plate and get it down in our soul. God does not put sickness on His People. He allows what we allow. It shall be unto us according to our individual faith (Matthew 9:29). Do you believe the Lord wants you sick sometimes? You can have it! Do you believe He wants to make you well from every disease that comes to you? You can have your healing! The scriptures says of Jesus, that He came to do the Father’s Will (John 4:34), then was not the healing of all that came to Him believing, the Will of the Father for their bodies, and for ours, since He changes not? I John 3:8 says that, “Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil.” Certainly it is a finished work for all who will believe it. Look up and be healed Bride of Christ! Amen.
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2014 HOMECOMING COURT
2014 DeWitt Homecoming Court escorted on the field before the game by their Fathers.
Sherterica Canady, Homecoming maid and DeWitt’s 2014 Homecoming Queen, Kalen Kemp
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.
(Pictured left to right back row) Todd Grabert and Sherterica Canady - Homecoming Maid Kalen Kemp & Hunter Bisswanger - Homecoming Queen and King (Front Row) Mascots - Emma Green and Noah Ruffin
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HOMECOMING PEP RALLY HELD AT CRESTPARK Crestpark of DeWitt had a homecoming pep rally Friday, September 19. Pee Wee Cheerleaders, and “Daisy” the Dragon thrilled the residents. Crestpark served Dragon Cookies & Punch during the celebration. Crestpark would like to thank the Pee Wee Cheerleaders, sponsors, families and Daisy!
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Chase and Hoyt To Wed
CELEBRATIONS
Fox and Dean To Wed
ELEANOR JEAN CHASE AND JACKSON TATE HOYT Keith and Denise Chase of Camp Hill, PA are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Eleanor Jean Chase, to Jackson Tate Hoyt. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Chase of Upper Darby, PA and the late Mr. and Mrs. Harlan McCartney of Aliquippa, PA. The prospective groom is the son of Richard L. (Jr.) and Brenda Rush Hoyt of Fayetteville, AR and the grandson of Sharon Bullock Rush of Crockett’s Bluff, AR and the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Hoyt Sr. of Fayetteville, AR. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Cedar Cliff High School in Camp Hill, PA and a graduate of Evangel University receiving a Bachelor of the Arts in elec-
tronic media with a minor in film and intercultural Studies and is currently employed as an Assistant Director at Camp War Eagle 365, Bentonville, Arkansas. The prospective groom is a graduate of Fayetteville High School, Fayetteville, AR and a graduate of University of Arkansas receiving a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a degree in supply chain management with an emphasis on enterprise resource planning and a minor in information systems and is currently employed as a Sales Support Specialist for Launch Marketing in Bentonville, AR. Ellie and Jackson will exchange vows on November 23, 2014 at Pratt Place Barn, Fayetteville, AR. Invitations have been sent.
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AMBER NICOLE FOX AND CHRISTOPHER DEAN STONE Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Fox of DeWitt proudly announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Amber Nicole Fox, to Christopher Dean Stone, son of Dean and Debbie Stone of Stuttgart.
The wedding will take place Saturday November 8th, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. at Park Avenue Baptist Church in Stuttgart. All family and friends are invited to attend.
Jones and Milholen To Wed
Jesse Blake Briggs
LAURA DENISE JONES AND DOUGLAS AARON MILHOLEN
Cole and Brittany Briggs of Reydell are excited to announce the birth of their son, Jesse Blake Briggs, on September 16, 2014 at 5:32 p.m. Blake was born at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock and weighed 8lbs 4oz and was 21.5 inches long. Proud
grandparents are John & Dixie Alter of DeWitt, Tony Prislovsky of Stuttgart, Jesse & Nancy Briggs of Reydell, and Gail Briggs of Tichnor. Great-grandparents are Bobby & Lynda Moritz of DeWitt and Ann Prislovsky of Stuttgart.
The families of Laura Denise Jones and Douglas Aaron Milholen are pleased to announce their upcoming marriage. Laura is the daughter of Rob Jones of Tichnor, AR and Lisa Jones of Tillar, AR. She is the granddaughter of Bobby Don Jones and the late Billie Jean Jones of Tichnor, and Lawanda McElroy and the late Clifford McElroy of Rohwer, AR. She is a graduate of Gillett High School, received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Arkansas Tech University in 2010, and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University in 2014.
Dragon of the Week
Name: Amanda Fisher Position: Paraprofessional Hometown: DeWitt, AR Family: Husband - Rodney Fisher, Daugthers Lynsie and Kaylie Interests and Hobbies: Camping, fishing, reading, church, and caring for my family are what I like most. Why did you go in to the education field? There is a young lady who has been a close friend, most of her life, that has given me the priviledge to be her aide. I took care of her as a baby and now get to be a help to her again. I am so proud to be a part of that. How many years have you been teaching? 2 years, and substituted for about 2 years before that.
Doug is the son of Leithon and Karen Milholen of Alamo, AR. He is the grandson of the late John and Minerva Milholen of Alamo, and the late Charles and Margaret Holley of Glenwood, AR. He is a 2007 graduate of Mount Ida High School and received his Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from Arkansas Tech University in 2011. He is currently employed by Halliburton as a Drilling Fluids Engineer. The outdoor ceremony will be held at Royal Ridge in Royal, AR on October 18, at five o’clock in the evening. All friends and family are invited to attend.
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LEGAL NOTICES HELP WANTED
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Crestpark is now accepting applications
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in the Dietary field.
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Experience is helpful, but not required. Apply in person to Leslie Gibson at Crestpark
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ARKANSAS COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT
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Applications may be picked up at the County Judge’s Office in DeWitt, 101 Court Square & Stuttgart, 312 S. College Street
are seeking Full-Time & PRN: Day & Night Shifts Benefits & Sign-on Bonus Available Contact: Sherry Oldner for Hospital: 870-233-2208 Dana Adams for Nursing Home: 870-233-2253 Ginger Bogy for Clinic: 870-946-3637 1641 S. Whitehead Drive, DeWitt, AR DHNH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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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) 219-9388 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 LA45555/700 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
Retirement Inn 1325 Liberty Dr., DeWitt, AR 72042 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 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-inFact, 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
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) 219-9388 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)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; 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 3:00 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. 355249120 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 DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_dmonroe_140818_ 722 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM Adv. 40-4tfc
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) Agent for Mortgagee DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_dmonroe_140813_1506 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM
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IN THE COUNTY COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DIVISION IN RE: BUTTERCUP LANE NO. CY-2014-02 A county road, beginning at the South right of way from Thompson Cemetery Road, and running South, on the line between the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 4 South, Range 3 West, continuing South along the line between the East Half of the Northeast Quarter and the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 4 South, Range 3 West until it dead ends at the North line of the South Half of Section 19, Township 4 South, Range 3 West in the Southern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed to vacate Buttercup Lane described as: a county road, beginning at the South right of way from Thompson Cemetery Road, and running South, on the line between the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and the Southwest
Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 4 South, Range 3 West, continuing South along the line between the East Half of the Northeast Quarter and the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 4 South, Range 3 West until it dead ends at the North line of the South Half of Section 19, Township 4 South, Range 3 West in the Southern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas. On the 21st day of October, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Quorum Court Conference Room at 101 Court Square, DeWitt, Arkansas, Arkansas County Courthouse, Judge Glen “Sonny” Cox will conduct a hearing on the petition to vacate the road and notice will be read and on the same day of October 21, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., if no objections have been made and filed, the Court will declare the road vacated. RUSSELL D. BERRY Attorney for Petitioner 721 S. Main Street Stuttgart, AR 72160 870-673-0083 misc/Adams,Billy/ButtercupLn/Notice
NOTICE OF SALE OF $14,390,000 DEWITT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS REFUNDING AND CONSTRUCTION BONDS Dated November 1, 2014 Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 o’clock a.m., local time on October 16, 2014 for the above Bonds, which mature serially on June 1 of each year of the years of 2016 to 2044, inclusive. All bids must be on the Official Bid Form or submitted electronically, via PARITY. Copies of the Preliminary Official Statement, Official Notice of Sale and Official Bid Form may be obtained from the undersigned. Ray Beardsley First Security Beardsley Public Finance First Security Center 521 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 800 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Telephone (501) 978-6358 ___/s/ Ray Beardsley___________ Fiscal Agent Adv. 39-2tfc
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 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 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 O C T O BER , 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
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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 AåNY DEFICIENCY WHICH THEN EXISTS AND AN ACTION FOR COLLECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST YOU. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR SUCH PURPOSE. This Instrument Prepared by: WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 WHEREAS, on 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 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; 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, 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: Lot Five (5), Block Eighty-eight (88), McGahhey’s Subdivision of Leslie’s Addition to the City of Stuttgart, Northern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 1709 South Grand, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160 UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS STATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE PLACE AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the 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. 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) DNoticeofDefaultMor tgageeAR_bmckinney_140821_1845 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM Adv. 40-4tfc
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DeWitt, Gillett School Menus Sponsored by Monday, October 6 Breakfast Two Whole Wheat Pancakes with Syrup, Fresh Fruit Lunch Sausage Pizza, Tossed Salad, Apple Wedges, Cookie Tuesday, October 7 Breakfast Whole Wheat Biscuits, Sausage & Jelly, Fresh Oranges Lunch Oven Fried Chicken, Sweet Potato Crunch, Seasoned Green Beans, Wheat Roll Wednesday, October 8 Breakfast Toast with Cereal, Fruit Juice
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By Dawn Teer The DeWitt Dragons hosted the Hamburg Lions for their Homecoming game on September 26. DeWitt chose to receive the ball on the kickoff. The Dragons had to punt after they were unable to make a first down and the Lions returned the punt for a touchdown. Score: Hamburg 7, DeWitt 0. The Dragons started off marching down the field. On 3rd and 7 Hamburg called a time out. A false start against the Dragons moving them back to the 23 yard line and bringing up 3rd and 13. On 4th and 13 on the 27 yard line Dragons turn the ball over on down to the Lions. Hamburg took over making progress against the Dragons defense. They were able to drive the ball down to the Dragon 35 yard line. The Lions were facing 3rd and 8 at the DeWitt 34 yard line and after a completed pass to Deandre Rochell who broke a tackle and ran to the end zone for another touchdown. The point after had a low snap it was ran for a two point conversion which was good. Score: Hamburg 15, DeWitt 0. Tavius Fowler returned the ball on the kickoff. Dragons started at the 25 yard line, Charles Dabner picked up 1 yard. No gain on the next play brought up 3rd down, Rieves pass was incomplete. Zack Horner punted the ball to the Lions Clayton Douglas tackled by Author Dabner and DeQuante Body. Lions take over the ball at the Dragon 39 yard line. An incomplete pass on 2nd down and a delay of game
against Hamburg moved the ball back to the Dragon 44 yard line. Savage’s pass is intercepted by Dayne Van Camp. With 28 seconds left the ball is on the 16 yard line. The end of the first quarter Lions 15, DeWitt 0. The second quarter starts with Charles Dabner rushing for a first down. On 2nd and 9 Dragons call a time out. Dragons get to the 36 yard line bringing up 3rd and 1. Dabner over the right side loses about a half yard bringing up 4th down and 1 and a half yards. Jake Rieves takes the ball up the middle for the 1st down. From the 39 yard line Dragons receive a 5 yard penalty for illegal procedure. A bad snap causes a loss on the play backing them up to the 31 yard line. After 3rd and 18 Rieves pass to Dayne Van Camp is completed a fumble recovered by Jamari Gamble, bringing up 4th and 11. Dragons punt the ball to the Lions. Lions take over on the 20 yard line. Trey Miller gets a 1st down at the Dragons 46 yard line on a wide receiver sweep. Dragons defense is unable to hold the Lions back. A holding penalty against the Lions pushes them back to the 39 yard line. On 1st and 17 Lions gain 15 yards. Savage keeps the ball and is able to get a Lion 1st down. Lions are on the 24 yard line of the Dragons. Several flags are thrown on the next play. Holding against the Lions and a flag on the Dragons. They replay the 1st down. A completed pass to Trey Miller brings up 3rd and 1. A loss of 3 brings up 4th and 4 at the 19 yard
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line. Lions call a time out. Dragon defense holds and they take over on downs at their own 18 yard line. Dragons offense is unable to capitalize and have to punt the ball. Lions take over on the Lions 48 yard line. Savage goes back to pass and is intercepted by Tavius Fowler of the Dragons. The Dragons take over at 22 yard line. A sack to Jake Rieves brings a loss and a fumble. Lions take over and run for a touchdown. The extra point is good. Score: Hamburg 22, DeWitt 0. The Dragons get to the Lions 31 yard line. On 2nd and 10 Rieves keeps the ball for about a yard. With 1:06 to go Rieves keeps it and makes the 1st down. Dragons are down to the 12 yard line and call a time out. On 2nd and 10 Rieves is unable to complete a pass brings up 3rd and 10 with only seconds left in the half. A fumble on the play recovered by the Lions ends the first half. The second half begins with the Lions receiving the ball. Lorenzo Watkins returns the ball to the 32 yard line. Deondre Rochelle runs the ball for another Lion touchdown. The point after is good. Score: Hamburg 29, Dragons 0. The kickoff return is returned by Charles Dabner to the 32 yard line. Rieves pass is complete to Jamari Gamble for a 3 yard gain. The Lions defense is able to just shut down the Dragon offense. Rieves is sacked for another fumble recovered by the Lions. Lions take over on the Dragon 30 yard line. An injured play for the Lions brings a timeout. Play resumes with a penalty
for false start against the Lions. 2nd down and 16 and Savage completes a pass to Rochelle who is pushed out after he gets a first down. 1st and goal at the Dragon 9 yard line. Savage keeps the ball and runs it in for a touchdown. The point after is good. Score: Hamburg 36, Dragons 0. The kickoff is kicked out of bounds, bringing a flag on the play. Ball is marked at the 35 yard line where Dragons take over. Rieves completes a pass to Dayne Van Camp for a pickup of 3. Rieves throws an interception to Grant Smith of the Lions who returns it to the 28 yard line of the Dragons. The mercy rule is in effect now and the clock will not stop. Savage’s pass to Rochelle is knocked down by Trace Bounds. Savage keeps the ball and carries it for a Lion first down. On 2nd and 7 at the 12 yard line Savage pass to Rochelle is complete for a Lion touchdown. The point after is good. Score: Hamburg 43, DeWitt 0. The 4th quarter begins with the Dragons starting to move the ball until an incomplete pass to Van Camp brings up 4th down. The ball is punted to the Lions who take over at the Lion 32 yard line. They move it to the 15 yard line and then a Lion touchdown by E.J. Holmes. The extra point is good. Score: Hamburg 50, DeWitt 0. The clock is allowed to run out. The Dragons have got to start working together as a team and not just as several individuals playing separately. They seem to spend a lot of time attempting to figure out what play they are running. The last two games seem to have had a lot of penalties, some of which are due to the players not knowing what the plays are, it would seem. The game they played against Carlisle shows they can score and they can win. They have got to shake the last two losses off and begin to focus. Several times at the last two games it almost appeared as if some of them were afraid to lower that head and tackle or block their opponents. The opponents are not going to just roll over for them. They have several good players but until they work together it’s not going to matter how great these players are. Football is a team sport and must be played that way.
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By Dawn Teer The Jr. High DeWitt Dragons traveled to Hamburg Thursday, September 25 to play the Hamburg Lions. The game began with Hamburg kicking off to DeWitt. Kyran Amos returned the kickoff. After three short runs and a holding penalty against the Dragons a pass to Jacob Boyd was complete, but he was unable to get enough yardage for a first down. The kickoff was returned by the Lions Anderson Williams with Kyran Amos on the stop. The next play brought a holding penalty against the Lions. A deep pass was attempted and the Dragons Jake Hackney intercepted the pass on the 1 yard line of the Dragons. The Jr. Dragons made a valiant effort to move the ball back down the field but were unable to capitalize on the interception and turned the ball back over to the Lions on downs. The Lions took over the ball and two plays later made a touchdown. The point after was good. Score: Hamburg 7, Dragons 0. The kickoff return brought a fumble but it was recovered by Amos. It was 1st down and 10 on the DeWitt 34 yard line. Before the Dragons could get going a fumble recovered by Hamburg and returned for a touchdown. The point after was no good, this brought the score to Hamburg 13, Dragons 0. Once again the Dragons tried moving the ball down the field only to have another fumble that Hamburg recovered. Dragons made it to the 23 yard line before the half ended. Hamburg received the ball beginning the second half. On the first play after the return a chuck block was called against the Lions backing them up 5 yards. Quarterback Brannon completed a pass to Cameron Johnson for another Lion touchdown. The point after was good. Score:
Hamburg 20, DeWitt 0. The Dragons came back fighting but after another Dragon fumble Hamburg had the ball. Another completed pass to Cameron Johnson resulted in another Hamburg touchdown. The point after was no good. Score: Hamburg 26, DeWitt 0. A penalty for roughing the passer was enforced on the return and once again the Dragons had the ball. The Dragon offense was not a match against the Hamburg defensive line and could not move the ball down the field. A carry from Boyd was not enough for a first down and the ball was turned over on downs. After a run by Hamburg’s Harris was stopped by Jacob Boyd, the next play resulted in a touchdown for Hamburg. The point after was no good. Score: Hamburg 32, DeWitt 0. This week the Dragons will host Dollarway at Dragon Stadium. The 7th grade Dragons will play at 5:30 and Jr. Dragons will play at 7:00. This is what Coach Drew Horton had to say, “I thought that the Jr High was improved last week in their game against Hamburg. Offensively we’ve had a few chances but shot ourselves in the foot. Defensively we made a few plays. Jack Hackney intercepted a ball early. We have to be able to tackle better and to take better angles to get to the ball carrier. This week we have Dollarway. They are always very athletic. Offensively we want to work on ball security and eliminating mistakes that will prevent us from getting into the endzone. Defensively we are gonna work on being better tacklers and taking better angles.” Josh Dabner rushed for a 7 yard touchdown. Damarian Gibson scored on a 60 yard touchdown pass.
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DeWitt Homecoming Pep Rally
DeWitt Dragon Cheerleaders get the crowd ready for the big homecoming game against Hamburg.
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LOCAL SCHOOLS 8AAAA Conference Golf Tournament
SR High District Champs l-r Karli Rieves, Shayna Young, Savanna Bisswanger, Ashley Gill
SR High District Champs l-r Noah Smith Connor Blevins, Greg Wilson, not pictured Luke Mitchell Specially designed homecoming floats displayed during pep rally.
The High School 8AAAA Conference Golf Tournament was held at Oak Hills Country Club September 23rd. The DeWitt High School girl’s team competed and won against both Crossett and Hamburg teams.
The DeWitt High School boys competed and won against Monticello, Crossett, Hamburg, Star City, Warren, and Dumas. Jeff Rader and Coach Wilson coach both DeWitt teams.
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DeWitt Elementary Students Enjoy Yo-Yo Presentation The kids at DeWitt Elementary were treated to a special “yo yo” performance Friday, September 26th, by Marvin Beresford. Marvin’s presentation is centered on being a good student, and why “School is Cool.” The presentation teaches that school is cool because you learn, listen, and make lasting
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friendships. Marvin uses his pal Yo, the yoyo, to keep the children in awe as he encourages them to stay in school and to do their very best. Marvin has been doing professional presentations for 11 years. He has spoken at 5,500 schools, and also has performed at the White House.
To learn more or to locate a participating facility in your community call State Director, Buster Lackey, or Program Manager, Joy Nolan at 501-682-8869.
Sydney Purdy gets a lesson from Marvin
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