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Serving Arkansas k County, Arkansas k Since 1882 Thursday, June 6, 2013
Fifth Annual Gillett Heritage Days
DIG INTO READING: SUMMER READING PROGRAM DeWitt Public Library and Gillett Cleon Collier Memorial library present the summer reading program starting June 7. From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Elementary group (preschool to 3rd grade) will “Dig” into a story and do a craft about ponds and the critters that call them home. Then from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. the Intermediate group (4th to 6th grade) will “dig” into information on volcanoes and learn how to make their own.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEETING The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday, June 6 at the Willows restaurant. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend as we are trying to rekindle our Unit. This is a must if we are to keep our charter.
NOTICE Donations are needed for upkeep of Childers Cemetery. They may be made at DeWitt Bank and Trust, P.O. Box 71, DeWitt c/o Karen West.
UNITY BAPTIST VBS Unity Baptist Church will be holding vacation bible school June 10-14 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be activities for children 5 years of age to 6th grade. The church is located at the corner of 4th and Harrison St. For more information call 870-946-1390.
Seth Place leads the Community Choir and Children’s Choir in a plethora of patriotic songs. (photos provided by Melissa Grantham)
The Fifth Annual Heritage Days was held throughout the month of May with the big of events happening the weekend of May 24. The Heritage Days festival is proof that all is alive and well in Gillett. The festivities began May 4 with the Heritage Days Pageant and resumed on May 24 with a spaghetti supper. The morning of May 25 included a pancake breakfast prepared by Gillett First Baptist Church. The Champion For A Cause 5K race was held with proceeds going to Dana’s House. The fun and games began with the horseshoe tournament with the baggo tournament, BBQ cook-off and tug of war following. Live entertainment was enjoyed through the day, as well as fun for the kids. Over two thousand people from all over Arkansas and several others states descended upon Main Street to celebrate the Memorial Day celebration among friends and family.
The Thrill of Victory
ABOVE: “Spiderman” Noah Ruffin & “Butterfly” AvaGrace Grantham catch a trolley ride.
ATTENTION CHURCHES DeWitt Era-Enterprise would like to encourage all churches holding vacation bible school to let us know the date. We would like to get photos of the kids having a fun time and learning. We also encourage you to send in the date, location and time of your church’s VBS so we can put it in out calendar for everyone to see.
Jason Grantham and Wes Long (of Benton) cannot contain their joy when they are announced Bar-B-Que Grand Master Grill Champions at Gillett Heritage Days. (photos provided by Melissa Grantham)
J.R. Vanhorn and Josh Cole show their opponents how to become Baggo masters.
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LOCAL NEWS EWITT POLICE REPORT May 18, 2013 – A woman came to the DeWitt Police Department to report harassing text messages from her ex-husband. She said that from May 6 to May 18, her ex-husband had been repeatedly texting her after she has asked him to stop. May 31, 2013 - Officer Johnathan Powell was dispatched to Hillcrest Apartments in response to a domestic battery call. Upon arrival, Chief Jim Tucker was talking to a woman. Chief Tucker informed Officer Powell that the suspect was driving a 1989 White Chevy Caprice, and that he was to be arrested for Domestic Battery III. Officer Powell then spoke to the woman while taking pictures of her injuries. She said that the suspect had hit her face, pulled out a handful of her hair and threw a box lunch at her. She also said that he took the money from her paycheck that she had just cashed. Officer Brad Bazarow said that the suspect was likely at his mother’s house, located behind the middle school gym. Officer Powell met with Officer Bazarow and Investigator Josh Simpson at 309 N. Oak St. Officer Powell knocked on the door, and the man identified himself as Miles Maiorana. The offcer then placed Mr. Maiorana under arrest and escorted him to Arkansas County Detention Center. While at the jail, the officer asked Mr. Maiorana what injuries he sustained so he could photograph them. Maiorana asked the officer to look and took off his shirt. The officer did not note any cuts, scrapes bruising. He said that she had hurt his arm, but the officer did not see any visible signs of injury. June 2, 2013 – Officer Crossett was dispatched to 618 East 1st. Upon arrival, she was met by a man. He said that he left for church that morning in his 1995 Jeep when he heard something fall in the back of the jeep. He said that the glass was falling into his Jeep. The man said that he had not passed any vehicles on the road, and he was not far from his house, so it had to have happened there overnight.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Arkansas County Community Calendar is a compilation of events coming up in Arkansas County in the near future. Persons wishing to publicize an event in the calendar — the listing is free — should send or bring the event to the DeWitt Era-Enterprise office (no calendar events will be taken over the phone). The staff of the DeWitt Era-Enterprise will attempt to make the calendar as comprehensive as possible each week depending on space available. Upcoming: June Dig into Reading! DeWitt Public Library & Gillett Cleon Collier Memorial Library presents summer reading program. June 7 – 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. elementary group (preschool to 3rd grade). Dig into a story and do a craft about ponds and the critters that call them home. 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. intermediate group (4th to 6th grade). Dig into information about volcanoes and learn how to make your own. June 14 – 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. elementary group. Dig into a story and a craft about burrows. 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. intermediate group. Dig into learning about caves and make your own. June 21 – A magic show will be performed at 10:30 a.m. for both groups at the DeWitt Public Library. June 28 – Both groups are invited to dig into summer fun in the sun at DeWitt Public Library starting at 11:00 a.m. There will be lots of fun for all with outdoor games, water fun and a picnic lunch sponsored by Arkansas County Bank. Government Arkansas County Quorum Court meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the courthouse. Crocketts Bluff Volunteer Fire Department meets the third Monday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. at the fire station. You do not have to be a board member to attend. DeWitt Airport Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at DeWitt City Hall. DeWitt/Arkansas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets the third Monday
of each month at 10 a.m. DeWitt City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. DeWitt Municipal Waterworks meets the second Monday of each month at 3 p.m. at the water office. DeWitt School Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the district office. Gillett City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (November-March) or 7 :30 p.m. (April-October). St. Charles City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the St. Charles Museum. St. Charles Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the St. Charles Fire Department. The St. Charles Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. The St. Charles Fire Department Auxiliary meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. Club Meetings American Legion and Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at Camp Doughboy at 6:30 p.m. Arkansas County Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas County Bank Community Room. Caring and Sharing Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Court Square in DeWitt. Delta Medicine Assist Program will be open MondayFriday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baptist Medical Health Clinic in Stuttgart. DeWitt Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door. DeWitt Athletic Booster Club meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m. DeWitt Band Parents Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the DeWitt High School band room. DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at a location to be announced. The DeWitt Community Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at PCCUA DeWitt campus at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in reading a variety of fiction and nonfiction and discussing books with other readers is welcome to attend. DeWitt Hospital Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at PCC-DeWitt. DeWitt Lions Club meets every Tuesday at noon at The Catfish Shack.
Jacob Coleman Memorial Scholarship Fund Shrimp Boil & Auction All you can eat jumbo shrimp, jambalaya & fixins!
Friday, June 7th at the Arkansas County Fair Grounds in DeWitt (behind the high school) Tickets are $25 each They can be purchased at New Leaf Florist, Southern Ag, Farmers & Merchants Bank, State Farm Insurance, Matt’s Service Center or by contacting any of the individuals listed below. Meals start at 6:00 p.m. Live auction begins at 7:00. Bidding closes at 7:30 for silent auction. Auction items include chemicals, guns, RNT duck calls, purses, jewelry, home decor, and many other items! If you would like to donate an item to be aucitoned, please call Ronda Coleman. All proceeds go to the Jacob Coleman Memorial Scholarship Fund or the University of Arkansas Jacob Coleman Memorial Endowment Fund (for area Ag Majors), bidder’s choice!
For more information, please call Ronda Coleman: 870-946-5914 Craig Coleman: 870-830-4906 Will Gunnell: 870-946-5755 John Segars: 870-456-9314
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Mary Dawson Ward Brown, age 78, of St. Charles, died Monday, May 20, 2013. She was born November 28, 1934, in St. Charles to Sherman William and Lula Lockhart Dawson who preceded her in death, as did her husbands, Nesbit Lynn Ward and Johnny Brown, and a sister, Doris Dawson Patrick. Survivors are her sons, Robert L. Ward of DeWitt, William Sherman Ward and Johnny Brown both of St. Charles; a sister, Lois Cochran of West Memphis; three grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at St. Charles Baptist Church with burial at St. Charles Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home of DeWitt.
Roy George Sr., 65, of Sidney, died We dnes day, May 29, 2013, at his home. He was born on February 16, 1948, in St. Charles to William Oliver George and Sarah Wantea (Dawson) George. He was a welder and a member of the Sidney Baptist Church.
Thomas William Weathers, age 57, died May 31, 2013. He was a Police officer. Survivors include his son Jesse (Candace) Weathers of England; siblings, Kenny Wayne Winans and Alisha Parnell; one grand child, Jessie Elizabeth Weathers and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was Monday, June 3 from 2-5 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.
Obituary Jane Stephenson Jane Koen Stephenson departed this life at the Villages of Jackson Creek Assisted Living and entered her Heavenly home on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at the age of 92. Jane was born in Gillett, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar S. (Shan) Stephenson; a daughter, Nancy Collett; and her brothers Charles, Roy Jr. (Duly) and William A. (Bill). She is survived by one son, Mike Stephenson and wife Patti of Lee’s Summit, MO; one grandson, John Stephenson and wife, Joni, of Little Rock. “Miss Jane� was beloved by the approximately 500 students she taught during her 20 years of teaching kindergarten in DeWitt. She was also well known for her cake baking and decorating, catering many weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and other special events. Jane will be fondly remembered for her strength, generosity, selflessness and love for her family and friends. In her later years, she touched many lives during her time in assisted living, being known for her ever present smile, prayerful spirit and the encouragement that she gave with such a positive attitude, despite her disabilities. Memorial services will be held Sunday, June 9, at 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in DeWitt. Visitation for family and friends will precede the service at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 527, DeWitt, AR 72042.
Survivors include his son, Denny George of Sidney; a step-son, Michael Boydston of West Memphis; one grandchild, Emma Boydston; and one sister, Zada Koen of DeWitt. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Billie Jean Boydston George. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the Sidney Baptist Church with Alvin Wiles officiating. Cremation is by Roller-Crouch-McGee Funeral Home of Cave City. Memorials may be made to Sidney Baptist Church, 9 Branch Street, Sidney, AR 72577. The guestbook is located at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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Whereas, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863 intending to end slavery; and Whereas, it was not until after the end of the American Civil war that all slaves received notice of their freedom; and Whereas, it is generally held that the last area of the South to receive notice of the end of slavery was Galveston, Texas; and Whereas, the celebration commemorates the emancipation of Southwestern Blacks on June 19, 1865. On that day, former slaves in Texas learned of the Emancipation Proclamation - signed two and a half years earlier - and were proclaimed forever FREE; and Whereas, that day was termed JUNETEENTH and has been recognized for the past 139 years by the African American community in this nation as a day celebrating liberty, equality, family, and cultural heritage. Now, therefore, by the authority vested in me by the laws of the State of Arkansas, I do hereby proclaim Saturday, June 8, 2013 to be JUNETEENTH DAY in the City of DeWitt and call upon all citizens to observe this day with appropriate activities, ceremonies, and programs. Signed this 3rd day of June, 2013 Ralph Relyea Mayor of the City of DeWitt, Arkansas
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LOCAL NEWS PCCUA GEAR UP Program to Host NASA Summer of Innovation camp
PCCUA GEAR UP staff and student specialists are preparing to launch the 2013 Summer of Innovation in partnership with NASA on all three PCCUA campuses. Shown are GEAR UP staff and specialists: (front, L-R) Mollie Gregory, Jenna Wiggins, Crystal Ezell, Jakala Reese, Ratiwat Watthanaphuti, (middle) Jacob Killion, Diana Graves, Bondreal Carter, Keneisha Gilmore, Savannah Stroble, Alexis AufderHeide, Sarah Bowen, Faye Coleman, (last row) GEAR UP Director Cory Major, Erica Parks, Michelle Blasengame, Jobari Williams, Stanton Davis, Micah Minter, Derek Scott and Anthony Cunningham. (Marla Clark photo)
Participants in this summer’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) project at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA) will take part in specific activities including designing a Marsbased community, designing and constructing rollercoasters and rockets, designing and testing landing systems for a Mars rover, learning to become as fit as an astronaut and other hands-on activities. This summer, the PCCUA GEAR UP project has partnered with NASA to host the 2013 Summer of Innovation (SOI) project on all three PCCUA campuses June 3 - 28. SOI is designed to challenge middle school students across the United States through engagement in the excitement of scientific discovery and space exploration through unique, NASA-related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) opportunities. “This is an opportunity for us to combat the issue of summer loss for some our students,” said Cory Major, PCCUA GEAR UP director. “Not only will these students be engaged in STEM activities during the summer school break, but they will be able to participate in a learning environment that will be hands-on and fun.” Through the partnership, GEAR Up will use handson curriculum developed by NASA and the agency’s academic and industry partners. The PCCUA theme for the summer program is Destination Mars! Over the course of four weeks, students will take part in family activity days, opportunities for students to talk
with NASA experts, and educational field trips. In addition to the NASA curriculum, GEAR UP’s primary mission - making college an option for all students - will be an integral part of the summer’s activities, according to Major. “To help our students see that college can be an option for them, we have hired 16 current college students to serve as coaches for our middle school students,” Major said. “This is also an exciting opportunity for these college students who are graduates of many of the schools we serve. They will actually facilitate many of the activities with support from certified teachers from our districts.” According to Major, about 200 rising 7-9 graders from partner school districts are expected to participate in this summer’s SOI project on the Helena-West Helena, DeWitt and Stuttgart campuses of PCCUA. This is the fourth year that NASA has supported Summer of Innovation camps across the nation. PCCUA is in the second year of its second GEAR UP grant, which works to improve the educational outcomes for millions of low-income students across the nation, including nearly 2,000 students in eight area GEAR UP partner school districts: Barton-Lexa, DeWitt, Dumas, Helena-West Helena, Lakeside, Lee County, Marvell-Elaine, and Stuttgart. Only students currently attending these districts will be eligible to participate in GEAR UP activities. For more information about GEAR UP or the Summer of Innovation camp, call the GEAR UP office at 870-338-6474, ext. 1318.
UAM Band Camps Scheduled The Division of Music at the University of Arkansas at Monticello will host four summer band camps in June and July. Camps include a beginner camp June 9-14, junior high camp June 16-21, high school camp June 2328 and jazz camp July 15-18. Each camp will present public concerts the final day of camp at 12:30 p.m. in the UAM Fine Arts Center. A flag camp will also be held July 15-18 and will offer a performance on Thursday, July 18 at 4 p.m. A performance by the jazz camp faculty will be presented on Monday, July 15 at 7 p.m. in the UAM Band Hall.
This performance will feature many world class musicians, including trumpeter Mike Williams from the Count Basie Orchestra, bassist Steve Holly, and trombonist Tyrone Block as well as UAM faculty members Gary Meggs, Les Pack, C. E. Askew and John Webb. All performances are free and open to the public. University officials are expecting more than 500 band students from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, and Mississippi to attend the camps. For more information, contact the UAM Division of Music at (870) 460-1060.
5th Grade Solar System Projects
Mrs. Peggy Denman’s fifth-grade class recently completed their solar system projects. Gavin Lepine, Triston Shirley, Logan Hutchins, Kiley Yarbrough and Hallie Horton display their projects proudly.
Cabbage Project Yields Big Results Jarrod, Kenasia and Jarius Daniels planted their cabbages from Mrs. Jessie Logan and with hard work (and no Miracle Grow). The three had prize-size cabbages to show off. Jarius (right), who will be entering the 6th grade, plans to sell his cabbage as well as other vegetables to go towards band. Kenasia (middle), who’s going into the 4th grade, plans to give her cabbage to her great-grandmother, Ernastine Gaither. Jarrod (left), who’s going into the 2nd grade, plans to sell his cabbage and save his money for a rainy day.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
The Gillett United Methodist Family Picnic was held at the church parking lot on Wednesday afternoon. Over 60 friends and family of the church enjoyed playing basketball, baggo, volleyball and many other summer activities. Misty and Curtis Fox generously provided the meal, courtesy of Subway. Event organizer Melissa Whiting said, “It is just another way for us to come together and celebrate all of God’s blessings!”
News In and Around Gillett
The ADFA Home Project Program is offering an opportunity for home improvements. Certain qualifications apply: You must own your home and have lived there for the last three years; provide proof of income by showing your last three pay stubs; be current on real estate taxes; provide real estate title search through Arkansas Title in Stuttgart; and provide survey of existing and purposed home. Please call city hall at 548-2514 for more details. An information meeting is being planned. “10 Pair – But Where?” ministry is still being held. Your old shoes get a second life when they are sold to exporters and recyclers for resale or materials for new items. Ozark Water Projects, a 501c3 charity based out of Little Rock is working to provide affordable foot-wear and a cup of fresh water for those who thirst. Their mission is to alleviate as much human suffering as possible. Ozark Water Projects export the shoes to distributors in South America, Haiti and Kenya. Shoe resale
builds the local developing economy with micro businesses and affordable shoes. Funds generated are used to purchase well-digging rigs, water purification systems, and other supplies to bring fresh water to those in need. First Baptist Church Gillett is a dropoff location. Tie or secure your shoes together with a rubber band. For more information call Darla Grantham at 5482850. You may also leave them in her garage, and she will take them to the church. Joe and Melanie Snyder of Bartlett, TN, and grandson Logan Wallace were recent guests of Wilbur Lynn Wallace. They were in town for the Heritage Festival. A reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Wilbanks on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary was held Sunday, May 27, 2013, at their home in Gillett. Following vocalist Teresa Griffie singing “How Beautiful,” the couple renewed their vows led by Rev. David Reddoch. An entertaining program, planned and presented by fam-
ily, included the reading of a poem written and read by daughters-inlaw Susie Wilbanks and Stacy Wilbanks entitled “Hands”; the reading of a humerous poem counting 50 years in seconds, minutes and hours by grandson Atlas Wilbanks; and granddaughter and vocalist Lacee Roberson singing “Only You” and later being joined by granddaughter Annika Wilbanks to sing “After All These Years.” The couple then danced to “Remember When.” Abby Staton, Meg Trites and Mariann Woods attended the serving table. Reception tables scattered about the lawn were covered in white linen cloths centered with bouquets of yellow roses. Out of town guests included: Bill and Ilene Winders, and Mariann Woods of Monticello; Claire and Gene Duderstadt of Wooster; Carolyn Poll Doepel of Stuttgart; Robert “Speedy” Poll of Pine Bluff; Bob and Bonnie Rustmann of Jacksonville, FL; Phyllis Kirtley of Benton; Clay and Bobby Wilbanks of Memphis, TN; Barbara
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and Vernon Martin of Houston, TX; Don and Linda Hopper of Attica, IN; Steve and Donna Gwin of Hampton; Rev. David and Gwen Reddoch of North Little Rock; Joan Pollard of DeWitt; Susan Coit of Stuttgart; Emily Scheitlen of Ft. Wayne, IN; Morgan McGraw Menard of Cabot; and Mason Williams of Arkadelphia. The event was hosted by Donnie and Bonnies children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren: Eddie and Lisa Wilbanks Roberson, Chris, Blaine, Hallie, and Ashlee Roberson Stockard, Brady, Mallory, Ryder and Cannon Roberson, and Lacee Roberson, DeWitt, AR; Greg, Susie, Hunter, and Drake Wilbanks, Ft. Wayne, IN; and Gunnar, Stacy, Atlas, and Annika Wilbanks, Jonesboro, AR. Christina Grantham performed “Amazing Grace” at a Memorial Day Tribute in Marvell on Monday, May 27, 2013. She was accompanied on keyboard by her mother, Darla Grantham.
White River National Wildlife Refuge Celebrates National Boating and Fishing Week National Boating and Fishing Week will be celebrated at the Farm Unit, near Ethel, of White River National Wildlife Refuge. White River NWR will provide the youth of this country an opportunity to fish a stocked pond on Saturday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. on June 8. Any youth 12 years of age and under will have an opportunity to hook a stocked catfish, so participants need to bring a fishing pole. After 10 a.m. this pond will be open to the public for the rest of Saturday through Sunday, June 9. Daily creel limits and length limits will be enforced. At the conclusion of the youth fishing derby, youngsters who registered will gather under the tent for a random drawing for educational outreach materials. Hotdogs and chips will be provided by the Friends of White River NWR as well as prizes for the biggest fish, smallest fish and most fish. National Boating and Fishing Week was established to promote the sport of fishing among younger generations, as
well as to provide family recreation and education in the outdoors. Thus, after the youth fishing derby, the fishing derby pond will be open until June 9. (Fishing will be allowed until sunset on the first day and on the second day from sunrise to sunset). Signs for the event will be posted on Hwy1 directing traffic to the event Saturday morning. For more information about the youth fishing rodeo, contact the refuge office in St. Charles at (870) 282-8200. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal Federal agency responsible for conserving, protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The Service manages the 95-million-acre National Wildlife Refuge System which encompasses almost 540 national wildlife refuges, thousands of small wetlands and other special management areas. It also operates 70 national fish hatcheries, 64 fishery resource offices and 78 ecological services field stations.
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FAITH & RELIGION WEEKLY SERMON
Weekly Sermon
Are Natural Disasters God’s Will?
Pastor William Wood
By Tom Smith Well, are they? That’s possibly your initial response to the question posed in this week’s article. If so, it accomplished its purpose—for the recent rash of deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, etc., once again reminds us that we live in turbulent times. If we lived in Old Testament times, the answer to this week’s question would be a resounding “Yes, without a doubt!” Why is that? Simply because everything was viewed to be the result of God’s will in those days. Even a casual, cursory reading of the O.T. reveals a strong Calvinistic (i.e., predestination, everything is caused by God) view. And, there are still many today who believe that way. That’s why their answer is still the same: “Yes, all of these storms are God’s will. In fact, they are all God’s judgment upon us because of our sin.” While we cannot discount the fact that all storms, earthquakes, wildfires, etc., are a part of God’s overall sovereign will, we must be careful in assuming an authoritative, O.T. prophetic stance on this—for none of us. . .not even us preachers. . .know the mind of God (Isaiah 55:8-9). And, woe to those who believe they are (and those who accept their teachings hook-line-and-sinker). So, back to the question: “Are natural disasters God’s Will?” The answer, it seems to me, is “Yes and No.” Yes, in the sense that everything is either caused or allowed by God. He is sovereign—which means that ULTIMATELY everything will turn out the way He wants. But, again, this doesn’t mean He has to CAUSE everything. The Bible clearly teaches that ours is a “fallen” world—i.e., that everything was affected by Adam and Eve’s sin in the Garden of Eden. That’s why the Apostle Paul wrote “All of creation groans and travails in pain together until now” (Romans 8:22), which is the picture of a woman writhing in agony with childbearing pangs. Thus, when we see all of these “natural” disasters, we’re seeing the residual effects of Adam and Eve’s sins. Prior to their partaking of the forbidden fruit, the roses had no thorns, the snakes
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had no poisonous fangs, the lion lay down with the lamb, etc., etc., etc. Everything was perfect. But, then sin entered the picture. And, with it the proverbial Pandora’s Box of suffering, disease, deformity, destruction, death, etc. Does this mean that an omniscient and omnipotent God just set things into motion and took His hands off our world, and it’s up to us to respond the best way we can? Or, is He still involved in the affairs of our lives and still present even in the midst of storms like those that have been wrecking havoc in the Midwest the past couple of weeks? To me, the answer is the latter—i.e., that God is still Immanuel (“God with us”) and “a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:10). And, when I couple that with Christ’s promises to “always be with us” (Matthew 28:20b) and “never leave us or forsake us” (Hebrews 13:5b), then I can experience His “indescribable peace” (Philippians 4:7) even in the midst of the storms. We know that God is not the author of death. It’s because of Adam’s sin (Romans 3:23; 6:23; I Corinthians 15:2122). However, we also know that God uses everything— EVERYTHING—in our lives to bring about good “if we love Him and are called according to His purpose” (Rom. 8:28). Therefore, in a world that seems to have gone stark-raving mad, I shall be slow to pronounce judgment on others because of their sins and quick to point them to Jesus, the Savior, who is willing and able to forgive and cleanse them of all sin (Rom. 5:6-11; Heb. 9:14; I John 1:7-9). And, one of these days the Lord God will say “Enough!” as He puts an end to all sin, suffering, storms, etc. (II Peter 3:13). Until them, I will continue trusting Him to calm the storms of my heart as I hear Him say, “Peace, be still. Be not afraid” (Mark 4:35-41). (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.)
ulation of Israel is greatly increasing! God’s word is not idle chit-chat; it will happen just as it is written. How do we know that the bloody fighting now going on in Israel will not soon erupt into the final war called “The Battle of Armageddon?” From all the signs of the times we are in that time period. But here is the point I would make. Before this final carnage God will take His elect bride to heaven, she will not experience this horror. How close are we to this “secret” catching away? How much time do we have left to prepare out hearts? Friends, do not be fooled by preachers that tell you America will return to God. The Bible says exactly the opposite. (How can we be so blind?) America, and “all nations” are going to worship the anti-Christ, thus saith the scripture. “And it was given unto him (anti-Christ) to make war with the saints, and to overcome them, and power was given him over all kindreds and tongues and nations. And ‘all’ that dwell upon the earth ‘shall worship him,’ whose names are not written in the Book of Life...” (Revelation 13:7-8) Friend, do you know for sure that your name is in that book?
ATTENTION Fellow Christians, Churches and Residents of DeWitt Deliverance Praise Center is in need of a church building due to unfortunate circumstances. Pastor Bob and First Lady Ruthie Hobbs are loyal servants of God who travel from Summit, OK, to DeWitt to
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Rice Foundation Accepting Applications for 2014 Leadership Development Program The Rice Foundation is accepting applications for the 2014 Rice Leadership Development Program. Rice producers or industry-related professionals between the ages of 25 and 45 are eligible to apply for the program. The application deadline is Oct. 5. The Rice Leadership Development Program provides a comprehensive understanding of the rice industry, with an emphasis on personal development and communication skills. During a two-
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In Revelation chapters two and three, we see seven church ages list, the last one being the Laodicean age. No real student of the Bible can deny that we are well into this last age. Even the non-Christian feel that the world is headed into some great and terrible climax. And if they only knew it, the Bible declares exactly that. “And I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, “come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God, That ye may eat the flesh of kings and the flesh of captains and the flesh of mighty men...” (Revelation 19:17-18) Do we understand God’s message here? There is going to be a last, horrible war that will involve all the nations of the world. They will turn against God’s chosen nation of Israel, and the results will be a slaughter of mankind such as the world has not seen before. The battlefield will be so strewn with the dead that it will take “all” the flesh-eating fowls of the air to clean up the mess. The angel that was to summon these fowls must have already made the call, for I read a news report many months ago stating that buzzard pop-
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Buttons & Bows Spring Recital Presented Preschool Graduation by Students of Debbie Briggs
Buttons and Bows held its preschool graduation for students who will be going to kindergarten next school year on May 22. Several parents, grandparents, family and friends were in attendance. Afterwards, students and guests enjoyed cake and punch. Graduates included Kamdyn Hill, Desi Grammer, Kloe Lloyd, Carley Sloate, Jose Barajas and Natalie Johansen. Photos provided by Tammy P. Photography.
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The Tuesday night Mallard Bowling League concluded its 2012-13 season at the Rice Bowling Center in Stuttgart. Fisher Trucking Company won first place. Members of the championship team are (left to right) Fonda Logsdon and Katrina Anderson of Stuttgart, Patsy Padgett of DeWitt, and Mary Frizzell and Beverly Burks of England. Ms. Frizzell also won High Average with 156. The league dedicated this win to their own champion, dear friend, sister and team member Misti Garrison, who at the young age of 39 on March 16, 2013, lost a courageous battle with cervical cancer.
ABOVE: The spring recital presented by the students of Debbie Briggs was held May 19 at First United Methodist Church in DeWitt. Students included Natalie Pinson, Rylee Griffin, Chloe-Bell Grantham, Millie Dondanville, Abigail Whittaker, Tripp Rodgers, Bill Koen, Max Pinson, Morgan West, Jase Ringo, MaryClaire Grantham, Maggie Holzhauer, Hallie Horton, Carly Watkins, Peyton Gasaway, Keri Griffin and Lauren Johnson. A reception was held in honor of the students afterwards.
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The family of Vogene Connor would like to thank Dr. Stan Burleson, the nurses, EMTs, and staff of DeWitt Hospital for all the care you have given through the years. A very special thank you to everyone that visited the hospital, called checking on us, sent flowers, memorials, brought food, drinks, etc. To Essex Funeral Home, Bro. Donald Lee Ruffin, Jess Essex and Debbie Briggs who made the service go so well, thank you. A very grateful thank you to our neighbors, Robbie Jones, Jim Haney, Terry and Slade Whiting, and Tim Smith for dropping what they were doing and coming to our rescue. And to Steve Fletcher for mowing while we were in the hospital. Everything you all did for us meant so much. Thank you. Earla Kay Dillion, Sis Connor, Karen Sue Mills and Families
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Gillett Elementary School Field Day The annual field day was held Wednesday for the students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Gillett Elementary. PTA President Christy Murphy organized fun and unusual games which consisted of a Shaving Cream Shoot-off, a Puffed Cheetos Toss,
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Justin and Betty Wallace of Gillett announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their granddaughter, Madison Paige Briggs, to Daniel Lee Page, son of David and Jean Ann Burtram of Tichnor. The bride-to-be is from Gillett and graduated from DeWitt High School in 2012. She is a currently a student at Phillips Community College and will soon be furthering her education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello where she will major in Nursing. Madison is currently employed at Tommy’s Rexall in DeWitt. The prospectove groom is from Tichnor and attended and graduated from Gillett High School in 2008. Daniel is employed for Charles and David Neal farms of Point Deluce. The wedding will be held at the home of Donnie and Bonnie Wilbanks on June 29, 2013, in Gillett at 6:00 p.m. reception following immediately after. All family and friends are invited to attend. Only family and out-of-town guests will receive invitations.
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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Act 626 of 1983, as amended, the Commissioner of State Lands will hold a public auction to dispose of the tax delinquent lands which are listed below, all located in Arkansas County, Arkansas. The auction will be held at the Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, Arkansas, at 1:00 p.m. on July 2, 2013. Bidder registration will commence at 12:30 p.m. The land will be sold to the highest bidder, provided that such bid is equal to at least the assessed value of the land as certified to the Commissioner of State Lands. The assessed value (ASD VAL) listed with each parcel constitutes the minimum bid acceptable on each parcel. The full purchase price consists of the successful bid plus the amount listed as “TAX DUE”. The full purchase price must be paid immediately following the sale, with the first $100.00 of each parcel paid in cash, cashier check or money order. The balance may be paid by personal or corporate check. The owner of record may redeem the property during the 30 day period following the sale. If the property is not redeemed during that 30 day period, the buyer will receive a Limited Warranty Deed for the property from the Commissioner of State Lands. The title conveyed by the Commissioner of State Lands is not clear title nor a fully warranted title. The Commissioner of State Lands does not guarantee or warrant clear or merchantable title to the property sold. The original owner, assigns, or heirs also have a one year period during which the validity of the sale may be contested in court. The Commissioner of State Lands strongly suggests that potential bidders perform their own research on the property listed below to determine its suitability for their uses, the status of the title, the existence of liens, and other tax assessments that may be due, but not collected by the Commissioner of State Lands. The sale of the land does not extinguish any lien for delinquent improvement district assessments or relieve the purchaser of liability for delinquent improvement district assessments. Copies of the complete rules and regulations for the sale of tax delinquent lands are available from the Commissioner of State Lands Office, Room 109, State Capitol, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 or www.cosl.org. JOHN THURSTON COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS Arkansas County July 2, 2013, 1:00 p.m. 1345. 216 3RD TRUST %PINNACLE TRUST SERVICES LOT 7 & N1/2 OF LOT 8 BLOCK 34 REINSCHS ADDITION STUTTGART PARCEL #074-04064-000 CODE: 7-10 2008 ASD VAL $10,770.00 TAX DUE $2,693.77 1346. BOYD, CHARLES & ELFREDA LOT 25 SUB-DIV LOT 4 SW1/4 AK. LOT K 19 3S 6W 0.34 ACRE HUMPHREY PARCEL #072-00038-000 CODE: 4-5 2008 ASD VAL $4,990.00 TAX DUE $1,467.97 1347. CALLAHAN, CHARLIE & HAZEL %CORELOGIC LOT 9 BLOCK 1 NORTH CEDAR CIRCLE ADDITION DEWITT INTERESTED PARTIES: CLAUDE W. JENKINS, USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT PARCEL #071-01756-000 CODE: 3-11 2008 ASD VAL $3,760.00 TAX DUE $1,140.18 1348. DAVAC ACRES, INC. %GWYNNE ROBERTS FRL N1/2 NE1/4 14 2S 3W 2.17 ACRES PARCEL #001-00238-000 CODE: 1-1 2008 ASD VAL $30.00 TAX DUE $70.46 1349. DUNCAN, RODNEY DARREL, SR. %SUGAR RAY & LAVERNE WOFFORD LOT 9 BLOCK 2 DUNNS ADDITION DEWITT PARCEL #071-01032-000 CODE: 3-8 2008 ASD VAL $400.00 TAX DUE $159.27 1350. F & A M LODGE #188 %CHARLES & ELFREDA BOYD S1/2 LOT 21 SUB-DIV LOT 4 SW1/4 9 3S 6W 0.17 ACRE HUMPHREY PARCEL #072-00044-000 CODE: 4-7 2008 ASD VAL $600.00 TAX DUE $212.43 1351. FOSTER, LEROY, JR. %L. FOSTER, SR. BEG IN MIDDLE HWY 33 TH E40’ TO NW COR TH S330’ TO POB TH S104’ E104’ N104’ W104’ 27 2S 3W 0.50 ACRE PARCEL #001-00452-001 CODE: 1-2 2008 ASD VAL $5,930.00 TAX DUE $1,470.77 1352. GEORGE, JAMES D. & JEFFERY A. PT SW1/4 SW/14 29 3S 6W 1.25 ACRES PARCEL #001-02434-000 CODE: 2-1 2008 ASD VAL $20.00 TAX DUE $64.18 1353. GEORGE, JEFFERY ALLEN %JEFFERY A. GEORGE AC IN NE COR NW1/4 NW1/4 32 3S 6W 4.25 ACRES PARCEL #001-02493-000 CODE: 2-3 2008 ASD VAL $80.00 TAX DUE $80.36 1354. GEORGE, JEFFERY ALLEN %JEFFREY A. GEORGE ST 40’ N SE COR NW1/4 NE1/4 TH N271.27’ TO WATERS EDGE N & W62.5’ W204.5’ S300 E260’ TO POB 32 3S 6W 1.77 ACRES INTERESTED PARTIES: OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PARCEL #001-02486-000 CODE: 2-2 2008 ASD VAL $12,440.00 TAX DUE $2,464.80 1355. HEINZELMAN, WALTER & PHYLLIS LOVELL %PHYLLIS LOVELL LOTS 1 & 2 BLOCK 1 IMPROVEMENT COMPANY 2ND ADDITION STUTTGART INTERESTED PARTIES: FRED W., JR. & ALICE INMAN, DALLAS HEINZELMAN, APRIL HEINZELMAN PARCEL #074-02311-000 CODE: 6-2 2008 ASD VAL $6,170.00 TAX DUE $1,828.00 1356. HENDERSON, ERMA & LARRY HOLMES, RICKY HOLMES, STEPHEN HOLMES, DEBRA HOLMES, ISAAC MILLER LOT 5 BLOCK 31 FLOODS ADDITION STUTTGART PARCEL #074-01514-000 CODE: 5-9 2008 ASD VAL $6,520.00 TAX DUE $1,735.14 1357. HOBBS, RAY EVELYN %EVELYN RENEA PANNELL LOT 10 & N1/2 LOT 11 BLOCK 2 REINSCHS ADDITION STUTTGART PARCEL #074-03865-000 CODE: 7-9 2008 ASD VAL $6,870.00 TAX DUE $1,784.42 1358. HODGES, JOHN, JR. E100’ LOT 12 BLOCK 37 REINSCHS ADDITION STUTTGART PARCEL #074-04099-000 CODE: 7-11 2008 ASD VAL $1,200.00 TAX DUE $331.83 1359. HOLMES, LARRY & ISSAC MILLER, ERMA HENDERSON, DEBRA HOLMES, RICKY HOLMES, STEVE HOLMES LOT 9 & S10’ OF LOT 10 BLOCK 5 ANDERSONS ADDITION STUTTGART PARCEL #074-00353-000 CODE: 4-11 2008 ASD VAL $680.00 TAX DUE $243.74 1360. ENTRY CANCELLED 1361. HOLMES, STEVE & DEBRA HOLMES, ISAAC MILLER, ERMA HENDERSON, LARRY HOLMES, RICKY HOLMES LOT 6 BLOCK 31 FLOODS ADDITION STUTTGART INTERESTED PARTIES: OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES PARCEL #074-01515-000 CODE: 5-10 2008 ASD VAL $2,520.00 TAX DUE $802.87 1362. HOOKER, TERRY LOT 63 & N10’ OF LOT 62 GRANVUE ACRES ADDITION STUTTGART INTERESTED PARTIES: THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK PARCEL #074-01666-000 CODE: 5-11 2008 ASD VAL $24,880.00 TAX DUE $4,064.60 1363. HOWARD, JAMES & BARBARA LOT 19 BLOCK 6 ROCK ISLAND ADDITION STUTTGART PARCEL #074-04250-000 CODE: 8-2 2008 ASD VAL $1,780.00 TAX DUE $473.51 1364. JENKINS, ROGER N. LOT 13 & W1/2 LOT 14 BLOCK A COLLEGE PLACE ADDITION STUTTGART PARCEL #074-01168-000 CODE: 5-3 2008 ASD VAL $740.00 TAX DUE $231.09 1365. JENKINS, ROGER N. & ASHLEY LOTS 10-12 BLOCK A COLLEGE PLACE ADDITION STUTTGART PARCEL #074-01167-000 CODE: 5-2 2008 ASD VAL $1,500.00 TAX DUE $408.24 1366. JOHNSON, ELNORA E. ST 136.3S NW COR OF E1/2 SW1/4 S106.3’ E105’ N106.3’ W105’ POB 3 5S 3W 0.26 ACRE DEWITT PARCEL #071-00140-000 CODE: 3-6 2008 ASD VAL $220.00 TAX DUE $117.90 1367. JOHNSON, GENEVIEVE PT OF E1/2 BLOCK 4 BUERKLE REVISED PLAT S70.5’ OF N141.25’ E1/2 STUTTGART INTERESTED PARTIES: SONDRA BROWN, MATT JOHNSON, JEFF JOHNSON PARCEL #074-00679-000 CODE: 5-1 2008 ASD VAL $5,430.00 TAX DUE $1,454.49 1368. JONES, DOUGLAS & ANNA LOT 3 BLOCK 40 IMPROVEMENT COMPANY ADDITION STUTTGART INTERESTED PARTIES: VIRGIL & WENDI BURNS, ARKANSAS COUNTY BANK, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, SERVICE FINANCE CORPORATION, CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION PARCEL #074-02076-001 CODE: 6-1 2008 ASD VAL $5,330.00 TAX DUE $1,431.18 1369. JONES, SHERRY C. LOT 9 BLOCK 29 FLOODS ADDITION STUTTGART PARCEL #074-01506-000 CODE: 5-8 2008 ASD VAL $2,050.00 TAX DUE $666.77 1370. MANNIS, CHRISTOPHER & ASHLEY LOTS 9 & 10 BLOCK O CRESCENT HILL ADDITION STUTTGART PARCEL #074-01387-001 CODE: 5-6 2008 ASD VAL $1,000.00 TAX DUE $291.71 1371. MANNIS, CHRISTOPHER & ASHLEY D. ST 432’ S NW COR NE1/4 NW1/4, S208’ E416’ N208’ W416’ ST PT 9 3S 3W 2.00 ACRES PARCEL #001-00709-000 CODE: 1-4 2008 ASD VAL $140.00 TAX DUE $90.19 1372. PANNELL, BEATRICE %EVELYN RENEA PANNELL LOT 40 BLOCK 12 IMPROVEMENT COMPANY 3RD ADDITION STUTTGART PARCEL #074-02578-000 CODE: 6-9 2008 ASD VAL $360.00 TAX DUE $146.58 1373. PANNELL, BEATRICE %EVELYN RENEA PANNELL LOT 41 BLOCK 12 IMPROVEMENT COMPANY 3RD ADDITION STUTTGART PARCEL #074-02579-000 CODE: 6-10 2008 ASD VAL $400.00 TAX DUE $157.19 1374. REINHART, STEPHEN W. %BILL REINHART N330’ NW1/4 SW1/4 (LESS & EXCEPT 6AC) 5 2S 5W 4.06 ACRES INTERESTED PARTIES: THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION PARCEL #001-01289-001 CODE: 1-5 2008 ASD VAL $18,160.00 TAX DUE $2,264.56 1375. ENTRY CANCELLED 1376. ROBERTS, ROBERT H. %GWYNNE ROBERTS LOT 41 DAVAC ACRES ADDITION STUTTGART 14 2S 3W 1.13 ACRES (EX .13 AC) INTERESTED PARTIES: MOLOCK LAW FIRM, JASON LYLE MARKS, JAMES A. ABBOTT, WILLIAM MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, SIDNEY SHAWN SCHWARTZ, JON PARRISH SCHWARTZ, ZONA JONES PARCEL #020-00054-001 CODE: 3-3 2008 ASD VAL $12,770.00 TAX DUE $1,070.53 1377. ROBINSON, CORY PT OF LOTS B BEING PT LOT 3 SUB-DIV LOT 4 SW1/4 (100’ X 125’) 19 3S 6W 1.29 ACRES HUMPHREY INTERESTED PARTIES: VANDERBILT MORTGAGE & FINANCE, INC., CITY OF STUTTGART PARCEL #072-00042-021 CODE: 4-6 2008 ASD VAL $8,330.00 TAX DUE $989.28 1378. ROBINSON, LENO LOTS 1-12 BLOCK 6 HUMPHREY PARCEL #072-00096-001 CODE: 4-9 2008 ASD VAL $10,900.00 TAX DUE $2,936.13 1379. ROE, A.C. %MCKINLEY & A.C. ROE LOT 2 BLOCK 7 ROCK ISLAND ADDITION STUTTGART PARCEL #074-04257-000 CODE: 8-3 2008 ASD VAL $600.00 TAX DUE $198.48 1380. ENTRY CANCELLED 1381. ENTRY CANCELLED 1382. WATKINS, RALPH & ETHEL %L. WATKINS LOT 4 BLOCK 8A MAHLES 2ND ADDITION STUTTGART PARCEL #074-02894-000 CODE: 6-11 2008 ASD VAL $14,400.00 TAX DUE $3,489.30 1383. WE CARE CONSULTING, LLC LOT 12 BLOCK 8 IMPROVEMENT COMPANY 2ND ADDITION STUTTGART PARCEL #074-02348-000 CODE: 6-3 2008 ASD VAL $9,690.00 TAX DUE $2,317.05 1384. WILSON, CLAUDIE MAE & CHRISTINE %NORA CLINE N85’ OF LOT 10 SUB-DIV LOT 4 SW1/4 19 3S 6W 0.27 ACRE HUMPHREY INTERESTED PARTIES: USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT, ROSE MARIE GIPSON, CLAUDIA MAE WILSON, CHRISTINE WILSON PARCEL #072-00015-000 CODE: 4-4 2008 ASD VAL $3,790.00 TAX DUE $1,137.55 1385. WILSON, MARION %NORETTA WEBB ST 564’ W NE COR E1/2 NW1/4, TH S1350’ W396’ N1350’ E396’ TO POB 10 5S 2W 12.27 ACRES PARCEL #002-01157-000 CODE: 2-5 2008 ASD VAL $1,050.00 TAX DUE $426.69
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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF ALVIN ROACH NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the Board of Zoning Adjustment will hear the application of Alvin Roach for a variance from the terms of Ordinance #510 of the City of DeWitt allowing the following use of property: Snow Cone Hut. The lands involved in this matter are described as follows: Block 33, Lot 9, Original Town. Said hearing will be held at the DeWitt City Hall on the 25th day of June, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. All interested parties are notified to appear and present such evidence and testimony as they shall have. CHAIRMAN OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT David Bussey Adv. 66-1tfc
LEGAL NOTICE 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 March 16, 2007, Donald E. Clark, Jr. executed a mortgage conveying certain property therein described to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns.; and WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded March 19, 2007, at Book 2007, Page 2310 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 Green Tree Servicing LLC, 7360 South Kyrene Street, , Tempe, AZ 85283, (888)315-8733; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Donald E. Clark, Jr. and Donald E. Clark, Jr. by Act 885 of 2011; the party initiating this action is Green Tree Servicing LLC, 7360 South Kyrene Street, , Tempe, AZ 85283, (888)315-8733;
WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Donald E. Clark, Jr. and Donald E. Clark, 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 Attorneyin-Fact will, on June 26, 2013, at or about 3:45 P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the mortgage, said property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot Four (4) and the North Twelve and One-half feet (North 12-1/2 feet) of Lot Five (5) in Block Twelve (12) of Reinsch’s Addition to the City of Stuttgart, Northern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 609 South Grand Avenue, 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. 58-227500 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Susan Whitley (2013028) DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_ ysmith_130417_1330 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR. COM, or for general information call 501-224-5239
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AgHeritage Farm Credit Services Announces Scholarship Winners 2001, is open to grandchildren and dependent children of AgHeritage Farm Credit Services stockholder customers. Recipients were chosen for their outstanding academic performance and school-related and extracurricular participation.
Darby W. Wallace of DeWitt was one of seven students to be awarded a $500 Customer Scholarship from AgHeritage Farm Credit Services. She is the daughter of Chuck and Andrea Wallace. A senior at DeWitt High School, Wallace plans to attend the University of Central Arkansas. Wallace was a member
of numerous academic leadership programs including Beta, Chess, Science, and Spanish Clubs; Class Officer; Future Business Leaders of America; Quill and Scroll Society; Students Against Destructive Decisions; Skills USA, and she was a Girls State Delegate. Wallace was also very active in her community. She was involved with the Lil’
Cheetah 5K, March of Dimes Bake Sale, Autism Awareness, Farm Bureau Family Day, and served as a CASA 5K volunteer. AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is proud to support the rural communities of Arkansas through programs that benefit the next generation of farmers. The scholarship program, which was established in
Arkansas State announces 2013 spring Chancellor’s and Deans’ Lists More than 2,100 students have been named to the Chancellor’s and Deans’ lists for the spring 2013 semester at Arkansas State University. The two lists recognize students who achieved the highest grade point averages while enrolled in 12 or more credit hours of study.
2,151 students, representing 29 states and 20 countries, made the lists. The Chancellor’s List includes students who earned a grade point average of 3.80 to 4.0 for the semester. The Deans’ List includes students with a grade point average of 3.6 to 3.79. Arkansas County
Chancellor’s List students include Kathrene Fletcher of DeWitt, James Bisswanger of Ethel and Chasity Jones of Gillett. Arkansas County Dean’s List students include Catherine Black of DeWitt, Ryan Moritz of DeWitt and Abby Wilson of Stuttgart.
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is a financial cooperative with owned and managed assets in excess of $935 million as of December 31, 2012, that provides credit and related services to more than 2,900 farmers and ranchers in 24 Arkansas counties. Branch offices are located in Batesville, Brinkley, Dermott, Lonoke, Newport, Pocahontas, Searcy, Star City and Stuttgart. For more information about AgHeritage Farm Credit Services, visit www.agheritagefcs.com.
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To make the Honor Roll, a student must have received at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester. DeWitt, AR Honors Undergraduate Sydney N. Smith
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Happy Birthday, Carl Wood
Daddy, These are some memories from a few of the many hunting trips you’ve taken me on. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Love, Wanda Dec. 1984 If into the woods you should happen to venture Anytime from October to December Deer and turkey you’ll probably see... But out there somewhere
is My Daddy and me. With wisdom and caution My Daddy does stalk, Stumbling behind him, I do good just to walk. We may go East, West, North or South, But not an unnecessary word come from his mouth. This wise ole man, so tall and lean can stand still and vanish, He’s dressed in all green. Once he shot a squirrel, way high over head,
and believe it or not, two fell dead. We’ll slip through the water, Shallow but cold Before crossing the log, he’ll hand me a pole. On through the woods he might see a Jake, I’m close behind, hope I don’t see a snake! I climb on the root wad with his helping hand, he smiles and says, “Let’s share this good stand.� Back to back as we listened for a hoof not a creature was stirring so he called up a wolf. Sometimes on up into the day his eyes will get heavy and he’ll close them and say. “You watch for that buck, while I take a short nap.� Then he’ll stretch out and rest, his hands on his lap. A few minutes of rest makes the day go fast as he wakes, I know It’s my turn at last. Now we’ve had a little rest and we’re both at our best. Took a kind, loving heart not to shoot at that buck
But he nudge my ribs and wished for luck. My 44 magnum knock that 4 point down. Soon after, he fired now we’ll take two bucks to town. I watch his red disappear through the brush, but when the sun gets high, he’ll come back and we’ll share a little lunch. As we slip into the woods, he comes to a halt then slowly bows to the ground. He’s giving me first chance and I can’t let him down. I had a good target and fired without stall and together we watched that ole spike fall. He’s taught three children to hunt for game And with the grandchildren now he’s doing the same. As you read this you’ll think he’s an awfully good man But I’m the one who thinks he’s the best in the land. Happy Birthday, Carl! With love from all of your family.
Dillion Family Welcomes Baby Boy Kevin and Jessica Dillion of Oxford, MS, welcomed their son, Kaleb Jace Dillion, on May 23, 2013. His paternal grandparents are Larry and Lucille Dillion of DeWitt, and his maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. David Hertzog of Barlett, TN.
In Memory of Doyle Pfaffenberger 5/10/1937
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The Reunion Heart Since Heaven has become your home I sometimes feel I’m so alone and though we now are far apart You hold a big peice of my heart. I never knew how much I’d grieve When it was time for you to leave, or just how much my heart would ache From that one fragment you would take. God lets this tender hole remain Reminding me we’ll meet again, and one day all the pain will cease When he restores the missing piece. For Jesus heals each tiny part That holds your memory in my heart. The tearful heart reminds me of when he’ll UNITE US IN HIS LOVE! Your loving wife, Marilyn
50th Wedding Anniversary Reception
Please join us in a celebration. Saturday, June 15th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Phillips Community College, Community Room This is a come and go celebration. No gifts please. Cake & punch will be served. Only out of town invitations will be sent.
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