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(USPS 088-820) Vol. 131, Number 1 DeWitt, AR 72042 • 10 Pages • 1 Sections • 75 cents

2012 was an eventful year for Arkansas County. Take a look at some of the more important stories from July-December 2012.

Arkansas County Police Report See Page 6A

See Pages A2-A4

Serving Arkansas County, Arkansas Since 1916

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Ice, Snow Cover Region

AROUND THE COUNTY WELCOME TO DEWITT

The “Welcome to DeWitt” signs entering DeWitt coming in from Stuttgart and St. Charles have been completely retouched.

Tom Barry, whose father originally built the signs, painted the signs. The sign coming in from Gillett has also been retouched and will be up soon.

School’s Back In

The DeWitt School District comes back from Christmas break on January 8, 2013. This includes DeWitt Elementary, Middle, and High Schools as well as the Gillett Elementary School.

The Spring 2013 semester for PCCUA begins January 9th. Be sure to register for classes by January 8th.

DUPLEX FIRE A fire at a duplex apartment on Dudley St occurred December 27th about 1 p.m.

A dryer catching fire was the cause. It was quickly contained and no one was hurt.

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Arkansas County gets some winter weather! Christmas night the county was hit with wintery mix and the next morning the ground was covered in white. Photos from around the county show a rare sight for the residents of Arkansas County and DeWitt.

Meet the Staff at DeWitt Era Enterprise

BY VALENYA FRANKS EDITOR valenyasphotos@gmail.com

Janaury 19 and 20 the 150 Anniversary Battle will be held at the Arkansas Post National Memorial and the Arkansas Post State Musuem. More information on the re-enactment will follow in the next issues. th

Photo by Valenya Franks

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NEW DEADLINES FOR DEWITT ERA ENTERPRISE

Effective January 1, 2013, the deadline for advertising or editorial submissions to the DeWitt Era Enterprise will be Mondays at noon. Please call our offices with any news or advertising 870-946-3241. We look forward to working hard for you in 2013!

De Witt Era Enterprise has come under new owners.

Two investors from Chicago took an interest in this small town paper, and the sale was completed on December 27, 2012.

Three Arkansas County locals, Dawn Deane, Haley Watkins, and Valenya Franks are responsible for running the paper. We wanted to take this time to introduce ourselves.

Dawn, ad sales manager, is the head honcho. She is over ad sales and the general business of the paper. If you have questions, she’s the one you’re looking for.

Dawn was born in Baltimore, MD but her parents were originally from St. Charles, AR. They then moved to Pine Bluff, AR where she grew up.

She was raised in radio broadcasting. She attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro for radio and TV.

She worked in radio for over 25 years. In 2003, the six radio stations were sold and she moved to St. Charles, AR. In 2012, she came to the DeWitt Era Enterprise for advertising sales.

Haley, the officer manager and ad designer, is over composition and design of ads as well as running the office.

Haley, a DeWitt native, was born and raised in DeWitt, AR. She attends PCCUA for medical office technology.

She is set to get her degree in May 2013. She began working at the DeWitt Era Enterprise in 2012 for ad composition.

Valenya, the editor and reporter, is over what goes on around town. She’s responsible for writing the stories.

Valenya was born in Little Rock, AR and raised in Humphrey, AR. In 2005, the Humphrey High School closed and she transferred to DeWitt High School.

She graduated from the

DeWitt Era Enterprise staff (L to R): Valenya Franks, Editor, Dawn Deane, Publisher, and Haley Watkins, Graphic Design

University of Arkansas at Monticello with a degree in marketing. She joined the DeWitt Era Enterprise staff as the editor and reporter at the end of 2012 with the purchase of the paper.

We hope to bring the people of DeWitt a paper they can be proud of. We know we have some big shoes to fill but if everyone can help us out along the way, we’re sure we can make this a success.

The sale is the latest chapter in the DeWitt Era-

Enterprise’s long history in DeWitt. After several newspapers died shortly after they were started, the New Era was founded in 1882. In 1916, Perlie Roberts founded the DeWitt Enterprise.

J.M. Henderson combined the two newspapers into the DeWitt Era-Enterprise in 1929.

Morgan Braswell bought the newspaper shortly after World War II and ran it until he sold it to two of his

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Downtown DeWitt at 326 Court Square Phone (870) 946-3241 Fax (870) 946-1888 Email: dewitt00@centurytel.net Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

New Deadline for advertising and news: Mondays at 12:00 Noon

Dawn Deane

Haley Watkins

Valen Franks

Publisher/Advertising Manager

Advertising Composition/Office Manager

Editor/News Reporter

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LOCAL NEWS

2012 - A Year In Review July through December

Woman drives through Dean’s Pharmacy front window, September 13.

BY Terri Seaman CONTRIBUTING WRITER July 5 The administration of DeWitt Hospital and Nursing Home works on restarting the hospital auxiliary.

Arkansas County Judge Glenn “Sonny” Cox bans all outdoor burning in the county until further notice.

The DeWitt Era-Enterprise wins 11 awards in

the Arkansas Press Association’s 2012 “Better Newspapers Contest.”

DeWitt High School counselor Audrey Purdy retires at the end of the school year.

July 12 Due to a failure to meet state-required mandates, The Literacy Council of Arkansas County loses state funding and will no longer service residents of the county as of July 31.

The DeWitt School Board votes to spend $242,080.71 to install 128 video cameras on three campuses in the district.

The DeWitt City Council votes to give all employees a mid-year bonus.

Arkansas County’s new computerized accounting system allows county officials to keep a closer eye on county finances.

Although the U.S. De-

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partment of Education gives the state a waiver for the federal No Child Left Behind mandate and issues new standards, accountability is still the major area of focus for the DeWitt School District and Arkansas schools.

U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford (R-1st District) offers support for and reports that the Farm Bill is “a good bipartisan bill.”

Arkansas County drug raid results in 23 arrests and may lead to more.

Betty Vansandt wins the first Arkansas County Rice Recipe contest.

July 26 DeWitt Middle School is still under scrutiny according to the state’s new school accountability standards.

The new Family Dollar store opens across the street from Kroger on Highway 1.

DeWitt City Council approves a resolution that will authorize the DeWitt Airport Commission to accept a Federal Aviation Administration grant of $529,838 for a new taxiway at the DeWitt Airport.

Long-time Gillett Postmaster Robin Padgett retires.

August 2 DeWitt School District’s Benchmark test scores show improvement.

Arkansas Minority Health Commission holds a public forum to debrief Arkansas County residents about the new Affordable Care Act. The City of DeWitt applies for a matching grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to construct a new city pool.

August 9 AARP holds a “Protecting Arkansans” forum and warns senior citizens in Arkansas County of Medicare scams.

At the 2012 Arkansas Rice Expo in Stuttgart, Dow Brantly, Arkansas Rice Federation Chairman, informs attendees that drought and high costs are placing strains on Arkansas farmers.

Governor Mike Beebe tells visitors to the Rice Expo that education is the key to farm success.

August 16 The second phase of the street repair project will cost the city of DeWitt $571,333.06.

According to July’s financial report, the DeWitt School District’s finances are extremely low due to county tax bills going out later this year.

A St. Charles man, Charles E. “Ceth” Hamner, escapes from the Perry County Jail, steals a car, and is caught six days later.

August 23 One City Council race in DeWitt and one in St. Charles are in the upcoming election.

LeAnne Pittman from DeWitt is promoted to Brigadier General in the Judge Advocate General Corps of the U.S. Army Reserve.

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rkansas COUNTY

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 EraEnterprise will attempt to make the calendar as comprehensive as possible each week depending on space available.

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 Thurday 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. (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 7 p.m.

• Arkansas County Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas County Bank Commu-

nity 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 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baptist Medical Health Clinic in Stuttgart.

• DeWitt Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door.

• DeWitt Athletic Booster Club meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m.

• DeWitt Band Parents Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the DeWitt High School band room.

• DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at a location to be announced.

• The DeWitt Community Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at PCCUA DeWitt campus at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in reading a variety of fiction and nonfiction and discussing books with other readers is welcome to attend. For the current month’s selection, call Christina Verderosa at 509-0301.

• DeWitt Hospital Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at PCCDeWitt.

• DeWitt Lions Club meets every Tuesday at noon at The Catfish Shack.

• DeWitt Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at The Catfish Shack.

• 40 et 8 meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Doughboy.

• The Gillett Civic Group meets the second Thursday of each month in the community room at the Planters and Merchants Bank.

• Grand Prairie Charitable Christian Medical Clinic is held the second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., at 115 N. Adams in DeWitt.

• The Grand Prairie Quilt Society meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Stuttgart Public Library.

• The Grand Prairie Ruritan Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The Willows Restaurant.

• Kingdom Outreach Women’s Group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Changing Lives Ministries building at the corner of Madison and Gibson streets.

Postmaster: Please send notice on form 3579 to: DeWitt Era Enterprise • 870-946-3241 • Drawer 431 • DeWitt, AR 72042

We are not responsible for return of unsolicited communications. We reserve the right to edit, rewrite or change any news item in this newspaper. All items must be signed by the person submitting same.

Member of the Arkansas Press Association and The National Newspaper Association

When attention of the Era-Enterprise is called to any miststatement of fact or any error, correction will be made. The EraEnterprise will not knowingly publish a fraudulent or dishonest advertisement.

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2012 - A Year In Review July through December

Grand Prairie Historical Society dedicates a historical marker to Confederate Captain Alf Johnson, October 25.

Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel holds a “Protecting Arkansans” forum to help senior citizens recognize financial scams and how to protect themselves.

August 30 DeWitt Police Officer Adam Barnett prevents a man from committing suicide.

New York City film student Tara Sheffer puts Gillett on the map by choosing the city to film her senior project.

A forum is held to educate locals about the DREAMER Deferred Action program, which allows underage illegal immigrants to delay deportation for 2 years and to qualify for a work permit.

DeWitt Era-Enterprise decreases in size and increases in cost.

September 6 South Arkansas County dodges Hurricane Isaac’s worst.

DeWitt Police Dispatchers receive a top grade in an audit of the department’s record keeping policies and procedures.

Several improvements are made to the Exhibitor’s Building at the Arkansas County fairgrounds just in time for the 2012 Arkansas County Fair.

Farmers, millers and buyers from Guatemala come to Arkansas County in search of a better quality of rice.

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sons in the 1970s. James and Bill Braswell ran the newspaper until they sold it to C.F. Scott and Christina Verderosa in May 1997.

Verderosa, a retired Navy officer, and Scott, a 43-year veteran newspaperman, sold the paper to two investors from Chicago on Dec. 27.

During Scott and Verderosa’s tenure, the DeWitt Era-Enterprise won more than 100 Arkansas Press Associations awards for editorial and advertising excellence, including 25 first-place awards.

“I have wanted to own and run my own newspaper since I was 16,” Scott said. “I appreciate the opportunity to do it, and we thank the people of DeWitt and Arkansas

County for helping us make our adventure successful.”

“However, all things have to end, and this is the time,” Scott continued. “We will always remember DeWitt, and we hope the new owners have as much success as we have had the last 15 years, and the newspaper continues to be a big part of the lives of the people of DeWitt and south Arkansas County.”

As we step into their shoes, we’d like to give a warm goodbye to Frank Scott and Christina Verderosa. They’ve brought the news to the people of DeWitt for fifteen and a half years and they will be missed. Bon voyage, Frank and Christina, and enjoy your retirement.

A woman crashes into the front window of Dean’s Pharmacy.

Since the financial purse strings are still held pretty tight, Arkansas County officials need to start planning early for next year’s budget.

The DeWitt School Board approves the budget for the 2013 school year.

The second phase of the DeWitt street repair project is slated to start soon.

September 20 Pierce and Company buy Carter Building Supply’s plant and expands its operation in DeWitt.

Wilbur and Lorene Harris win First Electric Cooperative $5000 mini-makeover.

September 27 Due to several code violations, the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality forces

the Delta Environmental landfill 5 miles northeast of DeWitt to close.

The closure makes an increase in the city’s surcharge likely.

New security camera systems are installed in DeWitt High School, DeWitt Middle School and DeWitt Elementary School.

October 4 The current Farm Bill expires September 30.

Since it hasn’t been extended and if a new one doesn’t pass in time, local farmers and others involved in agriculture in Arkansas County can’t help but wonder what Congress will do next.

The DeWitt Industrial Development Commission attempts to come back to life and new bring businesses and jobs to the city.

After 42 years as Gillett’s school nurse, Ginger Sullivan retires.

Barry's Barber Shop

To my valued customers:

Effective January 1, 2013, I will be by appointment only. This change is necessary as I will be working full time at White Ink in St. Charles where I will be in charge of the service shop, tire and fuel sales.

I am looking forward to this next chapter of my life and hope you will continue to allow me to take care of your barber shop needs as well as your car and truck service needs.

To schedule an appointment (barber shop or service) please call: 870-946-6045 or 870-282-3835.

Once again, thank you to all my customers for understanding and making this change easier!

Barry McKewen

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LOCAL NEWS Postman Ronnie Smith hangs up his mail bag and retires after 42 of delivering the mail.

October 11 The State Board of Education votes 5-2 to reverse the DeWitt School Board decision to close Gillett Elementary School.

The DeWitt School Board votes to give school employees a 3% raise.

Arkansas County’s general fund is at an alltime low, and officials hope that the worst is over.

October 18 Adams Fertilizer expands for the 18th time in its history and plans to add up to 30 new employees.

The DeWitt City Council approves an ordinance that will raise the city’s millage rate from 3.8 mills to 4.8 mills.

Arkansas County voters can start casting their ballots October 22.

October 25 Candidates for Arkansas County Sheriff and Justice of the Peace District 4 hold a debate.

Both candidates for sheriff, incumbent Allen Cheek and challenger Mark Duke, agree that the sheriff can play an

important role in building up Arkansas County’s economy.

In the race for the District 28 senate seat, both Arkansas State Senators Jonathan Dismang and Tiffany Rogers hold a forum and voice their differing views and ideas about how to create jobs in the district.

The Grand Prairie Historical Society dedicates a historical marker to Confederate Capt. Alf Johnson’s spy company near the intersection of Highway 153 and Highway 1.

November 1 As election day approaches, candidates make pitches to voters and express their opinions and ideas at a debate on AETN and a candidate’s forum in Stuttgart. Democrat Scott Ellington promises to be available to the public as opposed to Republican Rick Crawford was not present for either event.

The DeWitt Chamber of Commerce and the DeWitt Era-Enterprise begin taking nominations for the “Best of DeWitt” awards.

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LOCAL NEWS

2012 - A Year In Review July through December

New Year’s Resolution

BY VALENYA FRANKS EDITOR valenyasphotos@gmail.com

It is an age-old tradition to ring in the New Year with a resolution one hopes to accomplish by the end of that year.

Of course most us never stick to our resolution.

I was curious as to what the people of DeWitt had as their goals for the New Year. My New Year’s resolution is to bring fun and exciting stories to the people of DeWitt.

There are always resolutions like the everpopular “losing weight”.

You also run into many like be a better person or make new friends.

DeWitt High School graduate of 2008 and

FRANKS Connells Point resident, Ashley Cothren said, “My New Year’s resolution is to be an even better mother, wife, and employee.”

A resolution such as this is not a bad one. It gives us an opportunity to better ourselves as well as helping those

around us.

It’s the unconventional ones that caught my eye. Randall Lockhart, former DeWitt High School graduate of 2009 stated, “My New Year’s resolution is not to have one at all.”

While it sounds like an odd resolution, maybe he’s stumbled onto something. If we don’t make a resolution, we save ourselves from the almost definite failure that most face when they make resolutions.

No matter your resolution, I hope that you’re able to stick with it and see it through. Wishing you a Happy New Year from the DeWitt Era Enterprise.

The Carroll P. Lester JR. Memorial Recycling Center in DeWitt opens, December 14.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dam #2 on the Arkansas River to the Gillett substation.

In conjunction with the Arkansas Heart Hospital, a Diabetes Boot Camp is held at First Assembly of God in DeWitt.

November 8 Election results are in, and Ada Marie Clark wins seat on the DeWitt City Council.

Arkansas County Sheriff Allen Cheek defeats Mark Duke and will continue to serve as Arkansas County Sheriff for the next two years.

Jonathan Dismang and David Hillman win congressional seats and defeat Tiffany Rogers and Garland Derden.

The Mendelssohn Club celebrates 75 years in DeWitt.

Harrison Pittman, director of the National Agricultural Law Center, holds a Farm Bill workshop at the Grand Prairie Center in Stuttgart and informs citizens about what the final Farm Bill may look like.

November 22 Discussions become intense at the first round of the Quorum Court’s annual budget hearing when projected 2013 revenue for the County General fund is $4,100,198.29 less than $20, 000 above last year’s total.

The DeWitt School Board votes to give all contracted employees a $1000 bonus.

Governor Mike Beebe attends Arkansas County Bank’s Veterans’ Day celebration in support and honors Arkansas County’s men and women in uniform.

DeWitt Hospital and Nursing Home and Delta Memorial Hospi-

tal in Dumas join forces and share CEO Darren Caldwell.

November 22 The DeWitt City Council approves a $4.50 per month surcharge for the city’s garbage fee.

Gary Hudson resigns as chairman of the Phillips Community College of the University Of Arkansas Board Of Visitors after 8 years.

Arkansas County Detention Center inmate Michael Tipton escapes from the center Friday and is recaptured Sunday.

After a long debate, the Arkansas County Quorum Court committee reaches a consensus that since there isn’t enough money in the budget to give every county office a raise, none of them will receive one.

November 29 At the second round of the Arkansas County budget hearings for 2013, Judge Glen “Sonny” Cox warns justices that state turnback funds to cities and counties and rural fire departments are always the first places to be looked at for possible budget cuts when the new legislative sessions convenes.

Around the Town, a new consignment store, opens just off of Court Square and adds to the ever increasing popularity of resale shops.

December 6 Since the vote was not unanimous, the State Board of Education will reconsider their previous decision to close Gillett Elementary School.

Planning of an Arkansas Post National Memorial re-enactment of the Union three-day assault on Fort Hindman proves to be harder and more complicated than origi-

nally thought by APNM staff members.

The popularity of resale businesses carries over into cyberspace and thrives online as well as on site.

December 13 Arkansas State School Board deadlocks in their ruling to close Gillett Elementary School. As a result, Gillett Elementary gets a second reprieve and will stay open for now.

The DeWitt City Council approves Mayor Ralph Relyea’s proposed 2013 budget 4-0.

The DeWitt School District’s food service is still experiencing a financial deficit.

Marian and Leland Fuhrman win Gillett’s Citizens of the Year.

Marriage licenses in Arkansas County will increase from $58 to $60 January 1.

December 20 The Carroll P. Lester Jr. Memorial Recycling Center opens in DeWitt.

As a part of the Common Core State Standards, the Teacher Excellence and Support System will change how DeWitt public school teachers are evaluated next year.

Funcessories Too expands into the old Sister’s Treasures building and will offer DeWitt residents a wider variety of items and services for sale.

December 27 Arkansas Post reenactment scheduled for January 2013.

Kelly’s on the Square opens it’s doors for business.

The editor, owner and publisher of the DeWitt Era-Enterprise sells the newspaper.

DeWitt – Gillett Lunch Menu for January 2013 Monday, January 7 No school Tuesday, January 8 Breakfast Two Whole Wheat Pancakes With syrup, Sausage Links, Fresh Fruit Low Fat White Milk Lunch Toasted Ham and Cheese, Oven Baked Fries, Fruit Cup, Mustard/ Mayo/Catsup, Milk

Thursday, January 10 Breakfast Scramble Eggs Whole Wheat Toast, Sausage Links, Fruit Juice, Low Fat White Milk Lunch Taco Casserole, Refried Beans, Salsa, Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookie, Chilled Fruit Cocktail Milk

Wednesday, January 9 Breakfast Whole Wheat Biscuits, Whole Wheat Waffles with Syrup, Sausage Patty, Fresh Orange, Low Fat White Milk Lunch Chicken Strips, Mac and Cheese, English Peas, Tossed Salad, Strawberries, Milk

Friday, January 11 Breakfast Whole Wheat Toast with Jelly, Cereal, Fresh Fruit or Fruit Juice, Low Fat White Milk Lunch Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Assorted Fresh Fruit Milk

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NOTICE

NOTICE

I HAVE A CYCLONE MACHINE that allows me to vacuum up leaves from flowerbeds and yards. Will be willing to vacuum your leaves up.

Call 946-6299 mobile or 946-3279 after 8 p.m.

Adv. 44-4tp FARM HAND NEEDED – Full Time Position.

References needed. Send resume to: Farm Hand; P.O. Box 431; DeWitt, AR 72042.

Adv. 42-tfc FOR SALE – Old lumber, brick and more.

(870) 659-7694.

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www.ezmls.com

C O N VA L E S C E N T SUPPLIES – Canes, walkers, crutches, wheel chairs, hospital beds, bedside commodes.

Tommy’s Rexall Drug Company.

Adv. 3-tfc

Call Tina 946-9398

136 Court Square, DeWitt, AR (870)946-0131

We would like to take this time to thank everyone who has listed, sold, or bought property in 2012! We look forward to

WILL CRACK YOUR PECANS, 30¢ pound.

No trash. (870) 8304011.

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serving you in 2013!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONE with a monument or marker.

Call Leon Edwards at (870) 946-6354.

Adv. 36-26tp

Call to view any property

946-9398

NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stockholders of DeWitt First Bankshares Corp. will be held Tuesday afternoon, January 8, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. in the Mallard Room at Arkansas County Bank in Stuttgart. The meeting is called for the purpose of

electing a board of directors and officers of the bank for the coming year and for the transaction of other business that may come before the meeting.

Warren Jennings Sr. President Adv. 44-2tc

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS, PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WINONA BELLE CONDRAY, DECEASED PR-2012- NOTICE Last known address of Decedent: 123 North Jackson, DeWitt, Arkansas 72042.

Date of death: September 24, 2012. The undersigned was appointed Executor of the above-named Decedent’s Estate on December 18, 2012. All persons having claims against the Estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the Estate.

Provided that claims for injury of death caused by the negligence of the Decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such Estate.

This Notice first published this 27th day of December, 2012.

PATRICK A. CONDRAY 2225 S. Gulfwater Point Crystal River, FL 34429 EXECUTOR BOYD & BUIE

Attorneys at Law 308 Court Square DeWitt, Arkansas 72042 ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE Adv. 44-2tc

Jeremy Tina 870-946-0131 870-946-9398

Job Opening: Facility Maintenance Technician Electric, hydraulic, & mechanical background required; apply in personNO PHONE CALLS

Hwy 1 Bypass

1641 S. Whitehead Drive, DeWitt, AR 72042 DHNH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

DEWITT NURSING HOME is currently seeking RNs, LPNs & CNAs Sign on Bonuses Available New CNA Payscale

Contact: Janice Vaughn or Dana Adams 870-946-3571 ext. 2251 & 2253

DEWITT HOSPITAL is currently seeking

RNs & Aides Sign on Bonuses Available Contact: Rosie Killion 870-946-3571 ext. 2204

HELP WANTED

INDUSTRIAL IRON WORKS INC

Quality Control Inspectors - Prior experience required, apply in person at Adams Fertilizer Equipment- NO PHONE CALLS, SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Second Shift Plant Manager - Experience required, apply in person at Adams Fertilizer Equipment - NO PHONE CALLS, SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.

Now Hiring Welders Apply in person at

ADAMS Fertilizer Equipment Hwy 1 Bypass

Matthew 870-830-0740

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DeWitt Hospital & Nursing Home

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING The annual meeting of the stockholders of Arkansas County Bank, DeWitt, will be held Tuesday afternoon, January 8, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. in the Mallard Room at Arkansas County Bank in Stuttgart. The meeting is called for the purpose of

electing a board of directors and officers of the bank for the coming year and for the transaction of other business that may come before the meeting.

Warren Jennings Jr. President Adv. 44-2tp

HELP WANTED

Oak Hills Country Club is now accepting applications for

List... Sell... Buy!

LEGAL NOTICE

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Groundskeeper for the 2013 year.

Please send resumes to Oak Hills Country Club P.O. Box 574 No phone calls please.

The Arkansas County Assessor's Office is accepting applications for a mapper position for the Geographic Information System located in the DeWitt Courthouse.

Applicant must be self-motivated, trustworthy to work on your own. High school graduate or equivalence is required. Some computer classes or skills are necessary. GIS training will be provided. You must have your own transportation and be willing to travel to Little Rock for training. You may pick up applications at the DeWitt Assessor's Office, 101 Court Square or Stuttgart Assessor's Office, 312 South College.

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December 21 – An officer was dispatched to Crest Park Nursing Home for a report.

Upon arrival, the officer spoke with an administrator who advised that a resident’s family suspected possible abuse.

After speaking with the resident, the officer was informed that the resident had fallen twice early this morning. When asked if there had been any abuse by the staff, the resident said that there had been no abuse.

December 22 – An officer was dispatched to 1220 South Jefferson for a vehicle that had been stolen. Upon arrival, the officer spoke to the owner, who stated that he had a black Chevy Blazer sitting on the south side of the shop in the front.

He stated that the keys were in the blazer and it had a full tank of gas.

The blazer is described as black with a grey right rear, tan interior and TSI swamper tires with aluminum wheels.

It also has loud pipes.

The owner stated that someone heard the blazer start up the morning but nothing was thought of it until he arrived at the shop

and it was gone. This incident is still under investigation.

December 22 – While standing behind the DeWitt Police Department, Officers Spencer and Smith heard loud music at a distance.

The officers observed a red truck pass by with the music up louder than was acceptable for the area. The driver was slow to stop the truck once the lights were activated. The driver identified as Antonio Trujillo was asked for his driver’s license and proof of insurance. He seemed confused at first but then produced an ID card. It was confirmed that he did not have a license; Officer Spencer could smell intoxicants from the vehicle but wrote out a ticket for no driver’s license. After more questioning, a translator was brought to the scene. Trujillo was given a PBT and the results came back a .129. The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus was given and there was a lack of smooth pursuit in both eyes. Based on the following reasons, Officer Spencer came to the conclusion that Trujillo was driving while intoxicated: he was slow

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driver. On his way back to the patrol car, there was a little baggie by the front tire of the patrol car with a crystal like substance. It was placed in the evidence bag. Officer Spencer then transported Maurice Johnson to the Arkansas County Jail. Shelia Faulkman was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, also there was a warrant out of the department. Maurice Johnson was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driver’s license suspended. The crystal substance tested positive for Methamphetamine.

December 23 – Officer Toby Smith observed a white male previously know to be suspended as Dwaine Maier get into a brown Chevy pickup truck with the license plate 924 PPJ and move the truck from the pump to a parking spot. After confirming with the DeWitt Police Department dispatch that Maier was suspended, Officer Smith pulled into the Marty Mart parking lot. Maier exited the vehicle and started to walk away from the truck. He was placed under arrest for driving on a suspended license and transported to the Arkansas County Detention Center.

December 23 - A two vehicle collision occurred on State Highway 1 in front of the Alco parking lot. The driver of vehicle one was making a left turn into the Alco parking lot. Vehicle two was traveling south bound on State Highway 1. The driver of vehicle one advised that she did not see anyone coming and began to turn into the driveway from the turning lane resulting in a collision.

December 25 – Officer Chapman was dispatched to the DeWitt Fire Department to take a report on a broken window. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with Fire Chief Charles Bennett. Chief Bennett advised that he had driven by the day before and the window was not broken. Nothing was found that would appear to have broken the window and it did not appear as if anyone had made entry into the station.

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to stop the truck after overhead lights were activated, strong odor of intoxicants coming from his person, red blood shot eyes, PBT result of .129, and failure of the HGN. Trujillo was advised the he was under arrest and he was transported to the Arkansas County jail.

December 22 – While on a traffic stop on Highway 1 in front of Marty Mart, Officer Spencer observed Maurice Johnson getting into a white Dodge truck and start driving.

The officer knew that Maurice Johnson does not have a valid driver’s license because he had just arrested him the night before. Maurice drove behind Marty Mart and attempted to pull onto 2nd Street.

Maurice then put the truck into reverse and attempted to pull back into the car wash bay.

Officer Spencer had his blue lights on and got out of his car as Maurice was attempting to open the door and possibly flee. Maurice was advised that the reason for the stop was him not having a driver’s license.

ACIC confirmed that Johnson was suspended. Johnson was placed in hand restraints and placed in the back of the patrol car. The female passenger was asked her name. Originally, she gave the name Donna Fletcher. Officer Spencer then advised her that he was familiar with Donna Fletcher and that she was not her. She replied by say that it was her name.

Office Spencer then advised that giving a false name was obstruction.

She then gave her name, Shelia Johnson (Shelia Faulkman). There was a warrant out for Shelia and she was placed in hand restraints and set at the front of the patrol car. Officer Barnett arrived a short time later and transported Shelia to the Arkansas County Jail. Officer Spencer then proceeded to do an inventory search of the vehicle. Under the front driver’s seat was a box of plastic baggies. There was also a small bag of a green leafy substance on top of the baggies.

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March 16, 1966 – December 23, 2012

Ben Spanel, who resided in Gillett, Arkansas, formerly of Charleston, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012 in Little Rock hospital. He was born March 16, 1966 in Paris to George Joseph Spanel and Rose Mary (Stehle) Spanel. He was 46 years old.

Ben was preceded in death by his father, George Joseph “Pete” Spanel.

Ben was a chemical engineer and supervisor for Clearwater Paper Company in McGehee, Araknsas. He was a 1984 graduate of Charleston High School, an avid hunter and fisherman, and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Charleston.

Rosary service will be 7:00p.m. Friday, December 28th, at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston.

Funeral Mass will 2:00p.m. Saturday, December 29th, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Charleston. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home in Charleston.

He is survived by his wife Lynne’ (Keffer) Spanel of the home; one step-daughter, Haley Watkins of Jonesboro; one step-son, Jonathan Watkins and wife Haley of DeWitt; his mother, Rose Mary Spanel of Lavaca; six sisters, Virginia Bradshaw and husband Ed of Shreveport, Louisianna, Mary Ann Ramos and husband Joe of Charleston, Betty Scoggins and husband Randy of Charleston, Dolores Hoyt and husband Martin, Jr. of Lavaca, Teresa Blevins of Lavaca, and Susan Jones and husband Raymond of Greenville, Tennessee; three brothers Frank Spanel and wife Faye “Sis” of Charleston, William Spanel and wife Ellen of Charleston, and Augustine Spanel and wife Kathy of Atlanta, Texas.

Pallbearers will be his nephews, Ryan Scoggins, Joshua Spanel, Joseph Ramos, Scott Bradshaw, Justin Hoyt, Anthony Spanel, and Dylan Jones.

Family will visit with friends Friday night following the rosary service.

To pay an online tribute, please visit www. brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.

Elizabeth “Liz” Wallace Hesser Elizabeth “Liz” Wallace Hesser, 84, of Gillett died Wednesday, December 26, 2012. She was born May 30, 1928 in Gillett, AR to Lynn and Beulah Wallace. She was a member of the Gillett United Methodist Church, and secretary for the Gillett Leisure Club. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Hesser whom she was married to for 56 years, six brothers and three sisters.

She is survived by her children, Linda (Jerry) McMillian of Little Rock, Charles (Kim) Hesser of Horseshoe Bay, TX, Carla (Rusty) Hestir of DeWitt, and Donovan Hesser (Mike O’Hanley) of Boston, MA; her grandchildren, John Sollars, Bart (Kim) Sollars, Slade Sollars, Heath (Kristie) Williams all of DeWitt, Heidi (Kevin) Jester of Arkadelphia, Heather (Chris) Blackmon of Little Rock, Casey (Bethany) Hesser of Memphis, TN, Haven Hestir f Houston, TX, and Hara Hestir of DeWitt; 12 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren, and a daughter-in-law, Linda Hesser of Arkadelphia. She is also survived by one brother, Justin (Betty) Wallace of Gillett, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, December 28, 2012 at Essex Funeral Home from 6-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Gillett United Methodist Church in Gillett with burial at the Gillett Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Gillett Cemetery Fund or the Gillett United Methodist Church.

Matthew Matlock Jr. (Billy) Matthew Matlock Jr. (Billy) 81 of DeWitt died Saturday December 22, 2012 at his home in DeWitt. Born March 28, 1931 in Tarzanza, Arkansas to the late Matthew Matlock Sr. and Annie Hubbard Matlock.

He was educated in the LaValle Missouri Public School System.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Matthew Matlock Sr. and Annie Matlock, Wife; Arlena Matlock, (2) Brothers; Anis Lewis Matlock, Ezekiel Matlock, (2) Sisters; Mary Pullium and Mamie Lee Byers.

Survivors include (7) sisters; Ella Mae Daniel of DeWitt, Arkansas, Oneida Coleman of Cape Grande, Missouri, Betty Smith of Hayti, Missouri, Gloria Lewis of Yuma, Arizona, Ruby Crowner of Glendale, Arizona, Martha (Henry) Henderson of Howardville, Missouri, and Mary (Melvin) Beasley of Waldo, Arkansas and a host of other relatives and friends to cheris his memory.

Funeral service will be Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in DeWitt, at 1:00p.m. with Rev. Roscoe Joiner officiating. Visitation from 11:00 until funeral time.

Burial in Morning Glory Cemetery by McKinzie Funeral Home of DeWitt.

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by Mary Margaret Aycock Hello Folks! I’m Mary Margaret Aycock, hopefully your new weekly community news correspondent.

I want to congratulate Lucille Dumond on her retirement and wish her the very best luck in the future.

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Max and Peggy Dean hosted a Christmas dinner at their home for their children and grand-

children. Those attending were Tammy Pace and Bryan Barnett of Conway, April West and Jaggar O’Dell. Krystal George, Jeff Barnett, and Jessie Dean George all of Cabot, Arron and Eric Pace, Eddie and Donna West of St. Charles and Peggy’s mother, Gracie Ross of Crestpark NH. May the LORD bless each and every one and HAPPY NEW YEAR! If I fail to reach anyone by phone please feel free at any time to call me regarding any new that anyone wants printed. My number is 870-282-8030.

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by Melissa Grantham Tante Bauer & preschool students, Kaden Pippenger, Addison Richter & Ava-Grace Grantham, in case you need one for teacher of the year.

The children of the Gillett United Methodist Church performed an original musical “Christ, Our Savior is Born” under the direction of Jennifer Lowe & Thelma Gordon. The theater company consisted of Trent Place as Joseph, Chloe-Belle Grantham as The Virgin Mary, Three Wise Kings, Brick Fox, Bradley Haynes & Parker Place, Good Shepherds Shelby Long, Josh Haynes & Sam Place,

Garrett Lowe as the little drummer boy named Aaron, Ava-Grace as the Star of Bethlehem, and the glorious choir of Angels as, Bentley & Berkely Fox, Loga Silva, Makayla & Sophia Whiting, Anna Rose Lowe, Sydney Long, Sydney Miller & Mary-Claire Grantham. It was a precious performance!

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He’d just graduated from college and longed to be sold out totally to God. So, he went in his room, shut the door and sat down on the floor in the middle of the room. Taking some construction paper in his hand, he began cutting out the letters “L E T G O D” with a pair of scissors. Then he wadded up some pieces of tape, stuck them to each letter and put them on his door.

Sitting down again, he looked at those two simple words—“Let God”—and inwardly prayed, “That’s where I want to be, Lord. I want you to be #1 in my life.”

So, he took out an 8 ½ x 14 legal pad and began to list everything he was willing to surrender to the Lord. Three pages later he finished and sat back, waiting for some type of Heavenly affirmation that it was acceptable.

But, there was nothing.

No voice from Heaven.

No thunder and lightning.

Nothing.

So, he tore up the pages and started all over again.

This time he filled out five pages; but, again: Nothing. No fire falling from Heaven. No thundering Voice crying, “Well-done. Acceptable!”

Exasperated, he ran out of the room, slamming the door behind him. For three hours he wandered around outside, begging God to show him what was keeping him from selling out to Him. But, again, nothing happened.

No Voice from Heaven. No fire falling. No angelic messenger.

PAGE TWO So, dejectedly, he walked back into the room, quietly closing the door behind him, and fell down into the floor in a heap. He felt like such a failure and rejected by God—that is until he looked up at the door.

When he’d previously ran out and slammed the door, one of the letters—the “D” in “G O D”— had fallen . And, now he knew the “Secret” for “letting God be God.” It was “Let Go and Let God.” Surrender. Quit trying to control everything or play “God For A Day.”

How easy this sounds; yet, how incredibly difficult it is!

Truly, “The True Secret of Success” is letting God be God. And, the only way we can do that is by surrendering our lives to Him in every way.

Our futures. Our present and past. Our hopes and dreams. Even our failures.

But, it boils down to a matter of taking God at His Word and trusting Him to keep His Promises—one of which is “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path” (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Thus, it’s a matter of lying quietly on the Potter’s Wheel and saying “Take my life, O Lord, and mold me and make me into what You’d have me to be. Even if You spin the Wheel around dizzily and I want to get off—or, if You have to pluck out some hidden debris or smooth down the rough places—help me to still be still and know that You are God (Jeremiah 18:1-6; Psalm 46:10a).”

PAGE THREE Someone once wrote, “We don’t need to worry about tomorrow when we know Who holds it.”

Likewise, Corrie ten boom once said, “It’s never wrong to trust an unknown future to a known God.” So true, so true.

Therefore, here’s hoping you’ll entrust your life to God, the sparrow-watching, hair-counting and tear-catching Creator of all that is. Trust Him to “work EVERYTHING together in your life for your good and His Glory” (Romans 8:28).

That way you can always be assured of success, regardless of what’s happening around you or to you. 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 582, Coushatta, LA 71019 or e-mail him at pressingon@hotmail.com).

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MSRP..................$29,040 Petrus Price.........$27,800 Less Rebate............$2,000 Bonus Cash............$1,000 Trade Cash Rebate..$1,000 You Pay................$23,800 Stock #4980 4.8, V8, Auto, Air, Power Windows & Locks, Trailer Pkg.

2013 Cadillac Escalade AWD Luxury

MSRP............$73,330 Sale Price.......$68,860 Stock #5140 White Diamond/Tan Leather, 6.2 V-8, DVD, OnStar, Fully Loaded

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