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AROUND THE COUNTY

ABCD FISH FRY AND AUCTION The 14th Annual ABCD Memorial Scholarship Fund Fish Fry and Auction will be held Friday, February 28, 2014 at The Grand Prairie Center in Stuttgart. Fish Fry is from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Dine-in or Carry-outs are available. Price is $12 per plate. Live Auction begins at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds to benefit scholarships to be awarded to DeWitt and Stuttgart High School Seniors.

BCD Event will be held Friday, February 28, 2014

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Serving Arkansas k County, Arkansas k Since 1882 Thursday, February 27, 2014

alt. Consulting Receives State Commendation as Farm to Fuel Work Expands

SASSAFRAS/ THOMPSON ANNUAL MEETING The Sassafras/Thompson Cemetery annual meeting will be held at 7 p.m. March 17, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Wright, 175 Elm Branch Rd., DeWitt. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

HOCKENBERRY ANNUAL MEETING The Hockenberry Cemetery Annual Business Meeting will be held on March 3 at 7 p.m. at the Nady Church of the Nazarene.

ELECTION REGISTRATION LOCATION County Officers seeking election can register at the Easy Living’s office on 312 Main St. beginning February 24 through March 3 from 8-12. Hours are 8:00-4:30 Monday through Friday.

UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH COMMUNITY CLOTHES CLOSET Is open the 2nd and 4th Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9:30 - 11:30am. Free clothing for those in need.

The State Legislature presented today a commendation to alt.Consulting and Mayor Ralph Relyea of DeWitt, AR. In October 2013, alt.Consulting, an Arkansas-based nonprofit, which has worked with thousands of rural businesses across the Delta since 1998, announced the launch of its Farm to Fuel strategy. Through a close collaboration with 20 organizations, colleges, entrepreneurs and community leaders, alt.Consulting is implementing a comprehensive value chain utilizing multiple inputs including a new energy crop and commercializing small-scale biodiesel refining technology developed at Mid South Community College (MSCC) in West Memphis, AR to make biofuel that meets local and regional demand. Farm to Fuel aims to create small business jobs as well as energy autonomy for small rural communities like DeWitt. MSCC is in the process of replicating its successful micro-refinery prototype that is the core of the Farm to Fuel project, but that

hasn’t kept alt.Consulting and the City of DeWitt from gearing up the project. The City of DeWitt now has a truck equipped to collect waste vegetable oil and containers ready to distribute to about a dozen commercial customers this week. Recruitment is already underway to add more customers across a 10 county collection district as collection begins. Residents in the community have started recycling their used cooking oil by bringing it to the new Delta Bioenergy and Recycling facility to process into biodiesel. A Renewable Energy Technology graduate from the local Phillips County College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA) has been employed by the City of DeWitt to manage the collection business and learn about the biodiesel feedstock. Local entrepreneur, Johnny Davis, has installed a Springboard Biodiesel processor, leased from alt. Consulting, to start processing the waste vegetable oil into biodiesel until the

new micro-biorefinery can completed at the Marion Berry Renewable Energy Center at MSCC and installed at the facility this summer. He has used small batches of biodiesel produced this winter to heat his facility. Mr. Davis is also renovating the old fuel station facility to house Delta Bioenergy and Recycling and his retail animal feed business, ARCO Seed, planning to add additional businesses over time. The project has seen only one notable setback so far. Five different farmers planted Camelina for field testing along with PCCUA and Arkansas State University field testing plots for a total of close to 100 acres. This year’s harsh winter conditions and ice have not been kind to the winter crop, but a spring planting is scheduled. Farmers have agreed to replant the Camelina as a Spring crop if conditions in February allow. The momentum from Farm-to-Fuel led other entrepreneurs in DeWitt to develop a community market to feature local

food products similar to the River Market concept in Little Rock. alt.Consulting is helping them test the feasibility of the concept while preparing food entrepreneurs to formalize their businesses. With the micro-refinery yet to be installed in DeWitt, communities in eastern Arkansas are taking notice. alt.Consulting has received calls from several communities wanting to do what DeWitt is doing. The organization has begun working with Dumas, AR to develop their community’s entrepreneur strategy for economic development, and Dumas plans to be the next to implement the Farm to Fuel strategy as part of a larger initiative to “grow their own.” Contact: alt.Consulting, Inc. Pine Bluff Office 870535-0011, ines@altconsulting.org Ines Polonius: “We are proud of the hard working entrepreneurs and community leaders in DeWitt that are making Farm to Fuel a reality and a success.”

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LOCAL NEWS EWITT POLICE REPORT During a routine traffic stop by Chief Jamie Forbes in St. Charles, two men were arrested on Misdemeanor drug charges. The driver was originally stopped for speeding. After running the driver through NCIC Chief Forbes learned that his DL was suspended. Driver was placed into Chief Forbes squad car. The passenger was asked to step out of the vehicle and as he exited the vehicle a marijuana pipe fell out of his jacket on to the passenger seat. At that point Chief Forbes placed him in handcuffs. During the search of the passenger area, Chief Forbes located another marijuana pipe in a McDonald’s bag. The passenger then informed Chief Forbes that he would find some marijuana in his cigarette box. A small amount of marijuana was located in a plastic baggie in the box on the dash. While searching the rear of the vehicle some prescription pills were found in a cigarette box in a backpack belonging to the driver, who then informed Chief Forbes of a marijuana pipe in the console of the vehicle. Both men were placed under arrest and transported to ACDC. The driver was charged with the Speeding and a Suspended DL along with Misdemeanor Drug Possession. The passenger was charged with Misdemeanor Drug Possession and Misdemeanor Possession of Instrument of a Crime. On Feb 10, St Charles Officer Bobby Hopson on a routine traffic stop made a Felony arrest. The driver; Sanatra Adams, was a convicted felon to include 2 aggravated offenses and was in possession of a firearm. Mr. Adams had been charged with Possession of a Firearm 3 times prior. Officer Hopson placed Mr. Adams under arrest and charged him with Possession of a Firearm by Certain Person; which is a felony, and transported him to ACDC. The case is being sent to the County prosecutor.

DeWitt High School Softball & Baseball BBQ Fundraiser will be held This Sunday, March 2 from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the DeWitt High School Cafeteria Plates are $10.00 Carry Outs & Drive Thru available

We need you! These animals were picked up by the DeWitt Animal Control Officer this week. If one of these dogs belongs to you or you would like to find out about adopting one, please call the Animal Control Officer at 946-6307.

RKANSAS COUNTY

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Government Arkansas County Quorum Court meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the courthouse. Crocketts Bluff Volunteer Fire Department meets the third Monday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. at the fire station. You do not have to be a board member to attend. DeWitt Airport Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at DeWitt City Hall. DeWitt/Arkansas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets the third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. DeWitt City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. DeWitt Municipal Waterworks meets the second Monday of each month at 3 p.m. at the water office. DeWitt School Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the district office. Gillett City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (November-March) or 7 :30 p.m. (April-October). St. Charles City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the St. Charles Museum. St. Charles Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the St. Charles Fire Department. The St. Charles Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. The St. Charles Fire Department Auxiliary meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. Club Meetings American Legion and Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at Camp Doughboy at 6:30 p.m. Arkansas County Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas County Bank Community Room. Caring and Sharing Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Court Square in DeWitt. Unity Baptist Church Community Clothes Closet is open the first Monday of each month from 4-6 p.m. and the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Delta Medicine Assist Program will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baptist Medical Health Clinic in Stuttgart. DeWitt Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door. DeWitt Athletic Booster Club meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m. DeWitt Band Parents Association meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the DeWitt High School band room. DeWitt Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday of each month at noon at a location to be announced. The DeWitt Community Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at PCCUA DeWitt campus at 5:30 p.m. Anyone who is interested in reading a variety of fiction and nonfiction and discussing books with other readers is welcome to attend. 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. 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 Historical Society meets the third Thursday in Jan., April, July and October. The Grand Prairie Quilt Society meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Stuttgart Public Library. The Grand Prairie Ruritan Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The Willows Restaurant. 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. Masonic Lodge #157 meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Prairie Angels 4-H Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 3:45 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church.

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gillett. Weigh-in starts at 5:30 p.m.; meetings at 6 p.m. Weight Watchers meets every Monday at New Life Fellowship. Weigh-ins begin at 5 p.m. Ya-gotta-wanna Al-Anon Group provides support for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. AlAnon meets 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Presbyterian Church, 120 W. 7th, Stuttgart, AR. Gillett Farmers and Businessmen Club 2014 Meeting Schedule is as follows: •February 24 at 7:00 sponsored by New Zion at New Zion Church •March 17 at 7:00 sponsored by Fish Fry at GES Cafeteria 8April 21 at 7:00 sponsored by Civic Group at Menard Lodge •May 19 at 7:00 sponsored by New Zion Youth at New Zion Church •June 16 at 7:00 sponsored by UMW at Methodist Church •July 21 at 7:00 sponsored by Dorcas Circle at Lutheran Church •August 18 at 7:00 sponsored by PTA at Lutheran Church •September 15 at 7:00 sponsored by Girl Scouts at Baptist Church •October 20 at 7:00 sponsored by Civic Group at Menard Lodge •November 17 at 7:00 sponsored by Dorcas Circle at Lutheran Church •December 15 at 7:00 sponsored by Lutheran Youth at Lutheran Church •January 10, 2015 at 6:30 sponsored by F&B Men at Coon Supper

Cook’s Lake Fishing

POTLATCH CONSERVATION EDUCATION CENTER AT COOK’S LAKE WILL HOST ‘COOK’S LAKE FISHING’ ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH SATURDAYS OF EACH MONTH, MARCH–OCTOBER, 2014. Where: The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff at the Potlatch Conservation Education Center at Cook’s Lake near Casscoe will host another annual fishing experience for youth. When: The Second and Fourth Saturdays, March–October, 2014. Time: Saturday(s), 9am–2pm. Program Information: Our annual Cook’s Lake Fishing experiences for youth under the age of sixteen starts in March and will last until the end of October. This program is designed to continue the promotion of youth conservation at our property. It is set up for children under (16) accompanied by no more than two adults with valid fishing license and mobility impaired individuals accompanied by a sponsor (both need valid fishing license). Fish from the dock or from your flat-bottom boat with a trolling motor (no outboards). Bring your tackle and bait. Fishing is open when weather and lake levels permit. Check the website to see if the lake is at flood stage. All boating laws and regulations apply. The USFWS has declared Cook’s Lake a “waterfowl sanctuary” during the months starting November 1st–February 29th. Registration is Required at the Education Center. For More Information: Contact–Marlon Mowdy, Education Specialist at (870) 241-3373. Potlatch Conserva"Free Estimates" tion Education Center–Hours of Operation: HERRING Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Closed: ROOFING Sunday and Monday. Justin Herring Visit Us at: www.agfc. com and www.cook870-830-4006, slakecec.com or 870-830-3711

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Obituary

Obituary

Idella Dewberry

Fred Lee Williams, Jr.

Idella Louise Mann Dewberry, 79, of DeWitt died February 11, 2014. She was born March 1, 1934, in San Diego, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years Harry Dewberry and a daughter Melissa Dewberry. She is survived by her children Lori Cummings and her husband Shane, Bryan Dewberry and his wife Renate of Jacksonville, FL, and Jerry Dewberry of Ardmore, OK, and eight grandchildren. A graveside service will be March 1, 2014, at McAlister Cemetery in Ardmore, OK.

Fred Lee Williams, Jr., 93, of Little Rock was born October 31, 1920 to Fred and Lila Williams and passed away February 18, 2014. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Nassua. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. He was a longtime resident and farmer of Nady and attended the Nady Church of the Nazarene. He loved to hunt, trap and fish. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Rose Miller, wife, Sallie Anne, grandchildren: Dante Sims, Khara Spradlin, Joshua Williams and sons: Kendall and Gavin. He is survived by children: Sherry Lipsey of Hammond, LA, Debra Worley (Greg) of Mandeville, LA, Fred L . Williams III “Tim,” Gala Self (Danny) of Tichnor, Heath Williams (Kristie) of Almyra; brother, James Williams (Velma) of Tichnor; sisters: Margie Williford of CA, Madge Evans of DeWitt, 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Thursday, February 20th at Hockenberry Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Nady Church of the Nazarene or Hockenberry Cemetery Association. Arrangements by Essex Funeral Home, DeWitt.

Obituary Oliver Hageman Oliver James Hageman, 88, of DeWitt died February 20, 2014. He was born on May 13, 1925, in Gillett, AR, to Henry and Alma Anna Stelzer Hageman. He was a mechanic and a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and eleven siblings. Survivors include his wife Clarice Pottorff Hageman; three children and their spouses Kathy Seyller (Jerry) of Stuttgart, Marlyn Smith (Ronnie) and James Hageman (Ester) both of DeWitt; seven grandchildren and their spouses Eric Seyller (Rebecca), Crystal Seyller, Robert Smith (Arica), Jonathan Smith (Valerie), Jessica Purvis (Joe), Kyler and Cory Hageman; and twelve great grandchildren Tristen Seyller, Emmie Seyller, Addie Seyller, Braden Smith, Payton Smith, Paige Smith, Hudson Smith, Whitlee Smith, Deacon Smith, Jaden Criddle, Katlyn Purvis, and Xander Purvis. Funeral services were February 23, 2014, at St. Luke Lutheran Church with burial in Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens by Essex Funeral Home. essexfuneralhome.com

Obituary Mary Davis Mary Maggielee Davis 98, beloved mother went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2014. She was born to the late Willie Mc Daniel Sr. and Ollie Washington in Mangham, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband Garland Davis, one daughter Erma Jean Davis, three brothers and one step sister. A Christian lady, mother, wife, and friend, she loved life, spoke frequently of past life experiences, and was a humorous person. She accepted Christ at an early age and united with First Baptist Church shortly after her arrival in Stuttgart under the leadership of Rev. D.L. O’Neal. She leaves to cherish her wonderful memories four son and two daughters, Garland Davis, Johnnie Davis(Wilma) Sr. both of Little Rock, Earnie Davis(Letha) and Tommie Davis both of Stuttgart, Roxie Guerrero of West Palm Beach FL, and Gloria Davis of Stuttgart. One brother Willie McDaniel Jr. of Waukegan, ILL, sister -in-law Mary Well of Monticello, AR, twenty grandchildren, thirty-eight great-grandchildren, four greatgreat-grandchildren, a host of other family and friends. She was also survived by our extended family of caretakers over the years: Linda Cotton, Mary Avery, and Mae Jane Harvey. Visitation will be held 5-6pm Friday February 28, 2014 at Integrity Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11am Saturday March 1, 2014 at First Baptist Church C. E. Hawkins pastor. Interment will be at Lonetree Cemetery. Services entrusted Integrity Funeral Home 206 W. Washington Stuttgart AR 870-672-7221 Al/Philomena Allen-owners www.integrityfuneralhome.us or facebook

Obituary Carl Fuches Carl Maynard Fuches, 74, of DeWitt died February 19, 2014. He was born December 4, 1939, in Crocketts Bluff to Walter Carl Philip Fuches and Neppie Susan Shumate Fuches, who preceded him in death. He was the manager of Dixie Dryer (Producers) until his retirement. Carl is survived by his wife Linda Stephens Fuches; three daughters Carlas Armstrong of Marion, AR, Tracy Haley (James) of Springdale, AR, and SuBeth Griffin of Jonesboro, AR; five grandchildren Damon Bivens (Jinny), Summer Vaughn (Ben), Jared Griffin, Braden and Kalyn Haley; three great grandchildren Joslyn and Brodie Bivens and Ruby Vaughn; and a special niece Becky West. Funeral services were held at 2:00 February 21 at Crocketts Bluff Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Crocketts Bluff Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. Memorial may be made to Crocketts Bluff Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 91, Crocketts Bluff, AR 72038 or Crocketts Bluff Cemetery, c/o Vicki Gardner, P.O. Box 56, Crocketts Bluff, AR 72038. essexfuneralhome.com

Southern District Court of Arkansas County Sues Arkansas County and City of DeWitt by Terrye Seamon

problem. In another area of new business, it was proposed that the city install a disc golf course at the DeWitt City Park. “It is a low cost recreation for all citizens,” Relyea told the Council. Council members did not allocate any city funds for the project, but they passed a motion to install the course if it was funded privately through donations. In an area of old business, the Council passed a motion to accept bids for commercial garbage collection. The date for bids to be turned in is February 27. In other business, the Council voted to spend $500 to decal the police chief ’s police car to match the two new police cars. The mayor also took suggestions from Council members for reassignment of committees for 2014.

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Some things just never end as the DeWitt City Coun(870) 946-3933 cil found out at the regularly monthly meeting Monday, February 10. City Attorney T. Buie informed the Council that the Southern District Court of Arkansas We would like to thank everyone for the County has filed a lawsuit against Arkansas County and the City of DeWitt concerning the elimination of food, flowers, cards, memorials, thoughts the deputy court clerk’s position as of January 1. Although specific details of the lawsuit could not be and prayers at this difficult time. discussed, the basic allegation was that “the city and the county have not adequately funded the court sysMay God bless each and every one of you tem,” Buie said. for thinking of us. The suit is in response to the action taken by the county and the city to eliminate the deputy court clerk position due to budget constraints. In the last The family of legislative session, the legislature raised the salary Faye Roach Fuchs of the Southern District Court judge, district court clerk and the deputy court clerk. In order to fulfill the mandated raises in salaries, the county and city discovered that it was not financially feasible to fund the THE LOSS OF CARL M. FUCHES ON deputy court clerk position for the upcoming year. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 Council members passed a motion to retain the services of the Arkansas Municipal League at $3000 to Thank you to all of our friends and neighbors represent the city in the lawsuit. for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers, as The Council voted unanimously to pass a motion to well as all of the emotional support you’ve sent accept the property behind DeWitt Publishing Comour way during the period following the death pany that previously served as the IGA Grocery Store of Carl M. Fuches on Wednesday, February 19, and The Faultline from Black, Inc. The city plans to 2014. tear down the building and use the vacant lot as a storage facility for gravel, coal mix, rocks, and other We would like to add a special thank you to the city road supplies. members of Crocketts Bluff Missionary Mayor Relyea told the Council to be thinking about Baptist Church, and the pastor, Charles F. which public streets needed to be repaired in the upJackson and his wife, Shirley. The advice, as coming year, and the mayor had a few of his own. well as the wonderful meal and fellowship “I’ve got the engineers working now on 13th Street to provided prior to the services are appreciated. see what it would cost,” Mayor Relyea said. Thank you to Essex Funeral Home and New Another possibility the mayor suggested is paving Liberty Drive through the Fairgrounds due to traffic Leaf Florist for making the process as easy as congestion and hazards during school drop off and possible for us. pick up times every day. Again, we want to express our appreciation Last year the city received bonus money to help with to everyone for keeping us in your thoughts the street paving projects from the Street Aid Grant. and prayers. Since the city received the grant last year, it will be a while before DeWitt will be eligible to receive it again. The Fuches Family Cities which have never received aid before will be given priority. “We are looking at two years probably before we will be back up [at the top of the list],” Relyea said. Mayor Relyea went on to say that the grant money was only bonus money. Even without the grant money, he said the city will still spend the same amount they have spent the last three years on street repair. During the public comments session of the Register this meeting, Ken Smith requested that the Council Friday, February 28th and look into the flood zone problem from East GibSaturday, March 1 son to Shallhorn Street. In a follow-up interview from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Relyea, the mayor said that the Pubat the lic Works Department DeWitt Baseball/Softball field. had assessed the situation since the meeting, and they are cleaning out pipes and trying to reroute the water drainage to help alleviate the

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Miss Adryan & Misters Xavier & Lathyn Cox would like to announce the forthcoming marriage of their parents Keith E. Cox & Shauna D. Fischer on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the Arkansas County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building at 6 p.m. with Reception immediately following all Family and Friends are invited to attend!!

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To Sharon Rush and the people of DeWitt:

THANK YOU For your ongoing support of the Ronald McDonald House in Little Rock. By saving your pull tabs you help people from all over Arkansas whose children are patients at Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. Sharon Rush and the Good Sam Mallards camping club were able to turn in over 100 lb. of pull tabs in February . IF you’d like to set up a collection site, or would like more information about the Good Sam Mallards club, based in Arkansas County, please contact Tommy Blackwell, 870-830-4310.

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Cardin and Jones to Wed Peggy Cardin of DeWitt announces the marriage of her daughter, Maegan Leigh Cardin, to Blantly Dean Jones, the son of Cheryl Jones of Brownsville, TN and Gary Jones of Almyra. The bride to be is a 2007 DeWitt High School graduate and received an associate’s degree of applied science from PCCUA of DeWitt in 2012. She is currently employed as a Registered Nurse at the Arkansas County Department of Health in DeWitt. The groom to be is a 2005 graduate of DeWitt High School and is in maintenance at Cormier Rice Mill. Ceremony will be March 8, 2014 at the DeWitt City Park, 5:00 pm. All family and friends are invited to attend.

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Gillett News by Darla Grantham and Rose Ella Smith Miss Gillett Pageants Planned The Gillett PTA has scheduled the Miss Gillett pageants to be held Saturday, March 8th, 2014 beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Gillett High School auditorium. There are four age groups. Little Miss Gillett, age 3–6, Young Miss Gillett, age 7–11, Junior Miss Gillett, age 12–15, and Miss Gillett, age 16–18. Contestants must compete within the age group they fall on the day of the pageant. Entry fee for each group is $35.00. Each division will have a photogenic winner, and that category will carry an additional $10.00 entry fee. Contestants must reside in the former Gillett school district #66, and/or attend Gillett Elementary/ABC Preschool to compete. Entry forms and fees must be turned into the elementary office no later than Tuesday, March 4th, 2014. Rehearsal will be held Friday, March 7th at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium. S.O.S. Donates The Gillett Sons of Salt presented a $230 donation to the Dorcas Quilters during their meeting on Feb. 18. The donation will be enough to buy two large rolls of batting enough to make 50 warm covers. The Sons of Salt raised the money by holding a bake sale at Planters and Merchants Bank in Gillett. Community members turned out to buy items from the boys and were very generous in their support of both groups.

February EHC Meeting in Gillett The Gillett Extension Homemakers Club held its February meeting on Tuesday, February 18, at The Paddy in Gillett with six people present and Margie Hackney as hostess. Hackney, club president, called the meeting to order. Rose Ella Smith read an inspirational message based on Hebrews 10:25, reminding us to worship together and be refreshed. Smith presented the program about risks for heart disease in women. Handouts helped members with risk factors and questions to ask the doctor. Risk factors that can be controlled include smoking, high blood pressure and cholesterol, obesity, physical inactivity, and diabetes. Family history and age are risk factors that cannot be changed. Heart attack symptoms in women often include things other than chest pain, such as pain in the back, shoulders, or jaw, nausea, vomiting, unusual fatigue, or shortness of breath. Dorothy Connelly, secretary, led roll call with the question: “What is your favorite color of rose?” Answers included red, yellow, pink, and all colors, including mauve. The minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted, and the treasurer’s report was given and approved. Connelly read the helpful hint. Smith reported on the EHC Board

meeting in early February and gave each member a list of dates for the coming events. Hackney and Cheryl Pfaffenberger volunteered to assist at the 4-H banquet on March 10. Hackney and Smith will provide cakes. The EHC Spring Council meeting is April 9, at PCC DeWitt campus. A bib workshop is planned for April 15 at the DeWitt office to make bibs for the DeWitt Nursing Home. As an eye opener, Becki Weinrich told about a recipe she found to get rid of ants in the house. After the group signed cards sending cheerful thoughts to some of the club’s members, everyone enjoyed the delicious refreshments served by Hackney. Arlene Ferguson and Baylee Sherbert, Weinrich’s granddaughter, were also present. Smith won the door prize furnished by Hackney. The meeting closed with the Extension Homemaker’s Creed. The March meeting will be on Tuesday, March 18, at The Paddy in Gillett at 2 p.m. with Smith as hostess. GES Receives Book Donation Gillett Elementary teachers received books for their classrooms bought by the GES PTA last week during the library’s book fair. Librarian Amy Holbert organized the book fair which totaled $3000 in sales. Forty percent of the total sales will be awarded back to the school.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Crocketts Bluff, Ethel & St. Charles News By: Margaret Aycock 870-282-8030 • jaymara@hughes.net Once again, here’s ole Maggie with your weekly country news. I hope everyone enjoys reading the columns as much as I enjoy writing them!!!!! Our deepest sympathy and our sincere prayers goes out to the family of Carl Fuches, who on Wednesday (19), went with the angels to be with his Heavenly Father. I understand that Carl was flown by helicopter on Friday evening, February (14th), to Doctor’s Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Let us all pause a moment and pray for Linda (Stephens) Fuches, their three daughters and all of his family and friends. His visitation service was Monday night (17th), at Essex Funeral Chapel in DeWitt. His funeral services were at Crockett’s Baptist Church, Tuesday (18th), conducted by his pastor, Bro. Charles Floyd Jackson. Burial was in the Crockett’s Bluff Cemetary with Essex Funeral Home in charge. We are all here for you and your family, Linda. Also, Bro. Dee Webb, pastor of the Landmark Baptist in DeWitt was in a very bad wreck Monday (17th) afternoon. He was headed back to Dewitt in his self-owned eighteen-wheeler loaded with grain. He then, was flown by helicopter to UAMS in Little Rock where he remains in fair condition. Our Heavenly Father was definitly with Bro. Dee. Bob and Ida Newkirk, of St. Charles, attended the annual Newkirk Family Reunion Saturday 22, at the Bolin home north of DeWitt. There were approximately 25 family members from various places around the state that were present. I was told that everyone had a very good time. They all enjoyed the good pot-luck meal and the afternoon visits and fellowship. Everyone, please don’t forget our monthly meeting of the Crockett’s Bluff Community Center at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 27th We always enjoy a very good pot-luck dinner and the wonderful fellowship of everyone. We plan to play bingo this meeting. We would like to invite anyone or everyone that likes good country cooking and lots of fun. We all will really miss Carl Fuches from now on. He was one of our faithful members. J.W. & I traveled to Dumas Sunday afternoon to visit our very dear friends and fellow square dancers, Pat & Martha Clark, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary the day before. (February 22). My fault, that I got my dates wrong. But, if I had made it to the party, Martha would have been too busy to catch me up on the latest gossip. This worked out great. Don’t

you think Patrick??? Love You Guys! Don’t know how you both stood each other for 50 year. But, Jay & I hope to be with ya’ll at your next 50. Neva (Graves) West of Crockett’s Bluff, has spent several days in a hospital in Little Rock. I understand that Neva is now at Crestpark Nursing Home for Rehab. Hurry and get well, Neva. we will miss you also, Thursday night. Hope to see you soon. LNove you, Kiddo! I want to personally “Thank You” , Marilyn Braswell, and also again to all you wonderful folks that complements me on my column each week. It really does mean a lot to me. God Bless you also Dawn, Haley & our new editor, Kevin. You Go, Kids!! LOVE YA!! BIRTHDAYS: Paige Hornbeck - Feb. 27 Elizabeth West - Feb. 27 Diana Graves - Feb.. 27 Hunter Bisswanger - Feb. 28 Kaden Pippinger - Feb. 28 Madison McCarty - Feb. 28 Lashanti Wilson - Feb. 28 Shonda Cruz - Feb. 28 Luke Mitchell - Feb. 28 Jena Lockley - Feb. 28 Brady L. Goodwin - Feb.28 Garrett Von Gunten - Feb. 28 Lloyd Snyder - Feb. 29 Chance Morgan - Mar. 1 Chris Murphy - Mar. 1 Britney Moss - Mar. 2 Anna Brooke Fly - Mar.2 Joe Mitchell - Mar. 3 Lauren McDonald - Mar. 4 Durrell Bisswanger - Mar. 5 Josh Horton - Mar. 5 ANNIVERSARIES: Garland & Judy Conley - Feb. 28 Jeremy & Nikki Pippinger - Feb. 28 William & Carol Ann Sneed - Mar. 1 Cody & Keri Morton - Mar.2 Sonny & Marilyn Cox - Mar.3 Frankie & Sherrie Hargrove - Mar. 4 Zak & Alesha Jones - Mar. 4 Eduardo & Pam Castaneda - Mar. 5 Cory & Brandi Danner - Mar.5

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FAITH & RELIGION WEEKLY SERMON

In God’s Heart is Forgiveness for Uncontrolled Anger: A Cancer of the Soul Sinners By Tom Smith

By William Wood Ps. 130:4 “But there is forgiveness with Thee, that Thou mayest be feared.” We will attempt to bring the Possibility of Pardon before the mind of the lost sinner in our sermon today. First we will prove by the scripture that God does, in fact, forgive the most horrible of sins, then we will try to alter the lost ones to the sure and certain results of having repented & turned to Jesus Christ. Whenever a person has been forgiven, thru the mercy of God, he is then able to fear the Lord, and to love and worship Him in the right way. However sinful your life may have up to now, there is forgiveness with God, even for you! Also, however good you may have thought yourself to have been in the past, we pray that by now the spirit of God and your Conscience, has shown you something of your sins, and that even so called “good people” have need to repent. Follow me, if you will, back to the Cross, where the church in Jerusalem was torturing and killing Jesus The Lord. Hear Him Pray, “Forgive them, for they know not what they do.” That was the mother of sins, no worse thing could have been done, than to murder the King of Kings! Yet it was Gods Plan to die in our place so we can be forgiven. Go back further with me, to the Garden of Eden, where your parents and mine first sinned. What did The Lord say when this sin was committed? Did He lift His angry hand and smite the guilty pair, and destroy them without mercy? Did He send the down to the Pit, which is what they had earned? God spoke in angry terms, but it was the ground He cursed. He spoke again, and it was the Serpent that felt the terrible weight of His words! But as for man, God was determined to forgive him and save him! God pronounced a sentence upon man, which we have called a curse, but it has been transformed into a Blessing, when He said “The seed of the woman shall bruise the Serpents Head.” In that one single Promise we see that God was going to provide a deliverer, by which the tempter would be destroyed. So we see that even though He drove our First Parents out of Paradise, He did not send them to the pit, but killed innocent lambs in their stead. Showing by type that the true lamb would come later, and she His own Precious Blood. This alone should convince you that God yearns to forgive Every repented person. If that is not so, then what does all the alters in the Old Testament mean, with all the lambs and bullocks smoking on them? Let us also look at another fact that we see in Gods Bible. He has Commanded all men to repent. “The times of former ignorance God has winked at, but now He Commandeth all men everywhere to repent.” Why did He tell us to repent? Surely He would not tell us to repent, then not forgive us when we do! Do you think God would anoint men to preach and woo sinners to Christ, then not intend to forgive them when they come? God has told us to Pray for forgiveness. What is the meaning of the Prayer He told us to pray “Forgive us our Sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.” Yes unsaved friends, He will forgive you. Try Him and see, then tell it everywhere. Amen.

Jeremiah 17:7 By Michael Waldroup JEREMIAH 17:7 7 Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.

We all have it; it’s a matter of what we do with it. Anger. Psychologists and psychiatrists tell us it’s one of our primary emotions (like fear, happiness, sadness, etc.). And, when used in the right way it can become a force for good; but, used wrongly, it can wreck great havoc in lives, relationships, families, churches, etc. Again, we’re born with this emotion. Who of us hasn’t seen even a small baby throw a temper tantrum? Or, who hasn’t witnessed a twoyear-old jumping up and down and screaming when he doesn’t get his way? And, sadly, just because we get older doesn’t mean we outgrow such episodes of uncontrolled anger. Just this past week I saw the video of a car intentionally striking an elderly man in a gas station parking lot. Security camera footage showed him walking from his car to the office when out of nowhere a car appears and stops right before hitting him. Then, the driver floorboards it, striking the old man and leaving him writhing in pain on the ground. Police later determined it was a case of road rage and the hitand-run driver was taking his anger out on the poor man who’d evidently offended him in some way on the highway. I also saw another video of a small child at a Chucky Cheese restaurant somewhere whose parents were nowhere to be seen. He was playing one of those games where you roll some hard balls up a ramp, trying to put them in holes with various point values. Instead of rolling the balls up the ramp, he was picking them up, walking up the ramp and putting them in the 50-point hole so he’d get more tickets. Then, he crossed over four lanes and started getting another child’s balls. The child’s mother was standing nearby, told the offending child “No” and started picking him up when he refused. Somehow he wriggled out of her grasp, ran up that ramp and then spit at her! I wasn’t even there and the sight of that made me livid! I wanted to reach into the computer screen, grab the little tyke and apply the board of education! But, most likely, if I’d been there and done that, I’d now be writing this column from jail, charged with child

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abuse and/or terroristic threatening. Yes, dear Reader, anger is an inherent part of our make-up. When expressed properly, it becomes like channeled steam that’s used to produce electricity; when left unbridled, it can lead to interpersonal conflicts, lawsuits, fisticuffs and even all-out war. That’s why Jesus warned his listeners (and us) in His Sermon on the Mount against uncontrolled anger (Matthew 5:21-26). He knew that most folks will never pick up a gun and murder someone; however, if we harbor hatred and bitterness in our heart we’re still guiltyas-charged. In fact, the Apostle John said “If you hate someone else, you’re a liar who walks in darkness and the Truth is not in you!” (I John 2:7-14; 3:13-24; 4:7-21). Thus, it’s eternally important that we take these words to heart—for Jesus Himself said, “If you forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your (Heavenly) Father forgive your trespasses” (Mt. 6:15). Simply put, “If you don’t forgive, you won’t be forgiven!!” So, how are we to control this volcanic force within us? The first step is to allow God’s Love to permeate every part of our lives. It’s impossible for us to “love our enemies, bless them who curse us, do good to them that hate us and pray for them who despitefully use us and persecute us” (Mt. 5:44) without His Help. Secondly, we must learn to “bridle our tongues” and carefully weigh our words before saying anything after someone’s offended us in word and/or deed; otherwise, we’ll lash out and later wish we’d kept our mouths shut. And, finally, we need to ask God to help us learn to tame the beast called Anger within us by daily surrendering our lives to Him. Most infractions or slights against us simply need to be ignored and forgotten; the rest must be released to Him as we follow His lead in responding to others the way He did. God bless you. (NOTE: If you’d like to contact Bro. Tom or receive his daily e-mail devotional, entitled “Morning Manna,” you can write him at P.O. Box 10614, Fort Smith, AR 72917 or e-mail him at pressingon@hotmail. com). -30-

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LOCAL NEWS Three on a String Continues Warfield Concert Series

Three on a String returns to Helena-W. Helena for the Warfield Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at Beth El Heritage Hall in historic downtown Helena. Admission is free with a ticket. (Photo courtesy of Facebook)

Last appearing in Helena-W. Helena as part of the 2011 Warfield Music Festival, Three on a String will return next month to continue the regular Warfield Concert season. Three on a String is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at Beth El Heritage Hall in historic downtown Helena in a concert sponsored by Helena National Bank. With a flair for great musical comedy, the show promises a mixture of fine music and hilarity. The Birmingham-based bluegrass band features

Jerry Ryan on guitar, Bobby Horton on banjo, and Brad Ryan on bass. Horton and Jerry Ryan originally joined forces at a folk festival in Horse Pens 40 performing as a duet for the show. At that time, it was suggested that they add a bass player, thus the trio was born. To accompany the music, Brad came up with the most hilarious comedy skit the group has ever used. Jerry Ryan gives Horton and Brad Ryan credit for the longevity because they learned to “put up with me” and adapt to the rigors of

making a living in music. Jerry sets the tone for the show, while Horton and Brad bring it all together. This dynamic trio has performed all across the U.S. with stops in Canada. Throughout many changes of musicians and years of performing, the trio has built a solid base having performed a nine-city tour with the Alabama Symphony and opened for numerous entertainers including Bill Cosby, Red Skelton, Barbara Mandrel, George Lindsey, and Ray Stevens. Admission to this and

other Warfield Concerts by world-renowned artists is free! All Warfield Concerts are free with a ticket. Download your tickets from our website at www.warfieldconcerts.com. Tickets are also available at the Phillips County Chamber of Commerce, the Tourist Welcome Center, or by sending a stamped selfaddressed legal-sized envelope to: Warfield Concerts, P.O. Box 81 Helena, AR, 72342. For more info, call the Chamber of Commerce at (870) 3388327.

Ancient Paths to Power: Iconography and Archeology in the Prehistoric Southeastern United States

Dr. George E. Lankford

If you are interested in learning about archeology, please join the Tunican Chapter of the Arkansas Archeological Society for our monthly meeting. Our guest speaker for the evening will be Dr. George E. Lankford, who will be presenting on prehistoric Native American

art and archeology. Among other legacies bequeathed to the world by the American Indians of the Mississippian period (900-1500 A.D.) is a large collection of superb art works recovered by archaeologists. They are more than merely decorative, for those images carry complex messages

about the artists’ understanding of the world. By analyzing the content of the visual art and coupling those insights with analysis of the oral traditions and ethnographies from their descendants, it is possible to reconstruct their worldview in surprising ways. The talk will be illustrated with

images of their art and maps of their world. Dr. Lankford is a professor emeritus of folklore from Lyon College, located in Batesville, Arkansas. We will open our March 4th program with a business meeting starting at 6:30 PM, followed immediately by Dr. Lankford’s

talk. The program will be held in the Forestry Conference Room at University of Arkansas-Monticello (UAM). Come join us and bring family, friends, neighbors, and prospective new members! Refreshments will be provided after the meeting.

Theatre Students to Present ‘Steel Magnolias’ on Fowler Center Stage, Feb. 28 & March 1, 3–5

by Tom Moore The Arkansas State University Theatre is announcing the cast of the upcoming production of “Steel Magnolias,” a com-

edy by Robert Harling. “Steel Magnolias” will be performed Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28-March 1, and Monday through Wednesday, March 3-5, at 7:30 p.m. each evening in the drama theatre of Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Dr. Concerned with a group of gossipy Southern ladies in a small town beauty parlor in Louisiana, the play is alternately hilarious and touching – and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters, according to a Theatre spokesman.

After “Steel Magnolias” opened off-Broadway in 1987, the highly popular production had a run of more than 1,100 performances. Starting in 2005, it played on Broadway for approximately four months. The New York Daily News has described “Steel Magnolias” in a review as “ . . . a skillfully crafted, lovingly evoked picture of eccentricity in the small-town South.” The cast for Arkansas State University Theatre’s production of “Steel Magnolias” includes Morgan Carvell, a sophomore theatre major from Ben-

tonville as Truvy Jones; Fallon Howley, a freshman theatre major from Sherwood, as Annelle Dupuy-Desoto; Virginia Hirsch, sophomore theatre major from Jacksonville, as Clairee Belcher; Becky Adams, a freshman theatre major from Morrilton, as Shelby EatentonLatcherie; Lisa Bohn, assistant professor in theatre, as M’Lynn Eatenton; and Dru Ergle, a junior theatre major from Jonesboro, as Ouiser Boudreaux. The production is under the stage direction of Molly Simpson, professor of theatre. Scenic and lighting design

will be provided by Jeff McLaughlin, assistant professor of theatre, while Claire Abernathy, assistant professor of theatre, will serve as costume designer. Jacob George, a sophomore theatre major from El Dorado, will provide sound design and Jordan D. Phillips, a junior theatre major from El Dorado, will serve as stage manager. A “meet the company” dessert reception will follow the opening night performance on Feb. 28. Tickets for reserved seating may be purchased in advance at the Central

Box Office in the Convocation Center, 217 Olympic Dr., or by calling 972ASU1. Tickets are also available online at tickets.astate.edu. Reserved seating tickets (if available) may be purchased at the door on the evening of the performance. Ticket prices are $10 ($8 in advance). Advanced reservations are highly recommended. Children under six years old are not admitted. Patrons are asked to please arrive early; latecomers will not be seated until intermission.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Kara Jones ABCD Event to Be Held Named to Dean’s February 28th List by LeeAnn Morgan The 14th Annual ABCD Memorial Scholarship Fund Fish Fry and Auction will be held on Friday, February 28th starting at 5:00 pm at The Grand Prairie Center in Stuttgart. Plate are $12 each and Carry Outs are available. Yoder Ruritan will prepare the delicious fish and all the trimmings. The live auction conducted by

Doug Stovesand will begin at 7:00 pm. All proceeds from fish fry, auction, tee shirts, armbands, and stickers go directly into the scholarship fund. The committee will award equal number of scholarships between DeWitt High School and Stuttgart High School graduating Seniors.

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Kara Jones was named to the Dean’s List for the 2013 Fall Semester

Kara Jones, a resident of Gillett and a 2012 graduate of DeWitt High School, was named on the Dean’s List at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro for the 2013 Fall Semester. The list recognizes undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade point average while carrying twelve or more credit hours of study. In order to qualify, students must complete a minimum of twelve semester hours of degreecredit courses. The Dean’s List includes students who earned a grade point average of 3.6 to 3.79. She is the daughter of Darrell and Lee Anne Jones of Gillett.

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Stroke and Osteoporosis Screenings Coming to DeWitt, Arkansas Sponsored By: Baptist Health Heart Institute Residents living in and around the DeWitt, Arkansas community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. First Baptist Church will host Life Line Screening on 3/10/2014. The site is located at 322 West 1st Street in DeWitt. Helen Anderson of Bella Vista, AR attended a Life Line Screening and said, “Because of the ultrasound examination of my husband’s abdomen, his life has been saved�. This event is being Sponsored By: Baptist Health Heart Institute Four key points every person needs to know: Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability 80% of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke Preventive ultrasound screenings can help you avoid a stroke Screenings are fast, noninvasive, painless, affordable and convenient

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A-State Department of Music to Present Symphonic Winds and Concert Band The Arkansas State University Symphonic Winds and Concert Band will perform in concert on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Fowler Center, Riceland Hall, 201 Olympic Dr. The conductor for Symphonic Winds is Dr. Sarah Labovitz, assistant professor of music. The conductor for Concert Band is graduate student Jon Stevenson. This concert is free and open to the public. Selections to be performed include: “Battlesong” by Randall Standridge, “Children’s Folksong Suite” by Kevin Walczyk, “On A Hymnsong of Philip Bliss” by David Holsinger, “Sparks” by Brian Balmages, “Brighton Beach” by William Latham, “Night Dances” by Bruce Yurko, “Sheltering Sky” by John Mackey, and “Chorale and Shaker Dance” by John Zdechlik.

AETN Features Dr. Steven Masley’s Prescription for a Younger Heart The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) will air “30 Days to a Younger Heart With Dr. Steven Masley” Monday, March 3 at 8:30 p.m. Masley will be in studio during this broadcast to further discuss his program and answer viewer questions. Viewers may call 800-662-2386 with questions. In this special, Masley reveals that it’s possible to make the heart up to 10 years younger, regardless of body composition, genetics or age. He shares three steps that have helped thousands of patients turn back the clock and significantly slow the onset of aging and disease. Masley is a board-certified physician, nutritionist, longevity researcher and award-winning educator, as well as a highly acclaimed chef, who trained at the Four Seasons. In “30 Days to a Younger Heart,” viewers will learn that high cholesterol is not the number one cause of cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome, also known as pre-diabetes, is the leading cause of heart disease, and the doctor describes how to determine risk and why so many Americans suffer from the condition. Masley also educates viewers about the dangers of invasive, often unnecessary, cardiovascular procedures. His three-step Heart Tune-Up program is a guide to making lifestyle changes that significantly reduce the

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likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease. He specifically discusses the impact food, nutrients and exercise have on making a measurable difference in the reduction of arterial plaque. Viewers will discover five new categories of hearthealing foods, learn how the amount of time an individual exercises may not be as important as once thought, and learn the five key nutrients many lack but that are truly necessary for a younger heart. “30 Days to a Younger Heart With Dr. Steven Masley” repeats Saturday, March 8, at 10 a.m., and Sunday, March 16, at 10 a.m. The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is Arkansas’s statewide public television network that enhances lives by providing lifelong learning opportunities for people from all walks of life. AETN delivers local, award-winning productions and classic, trusted PBS programs aimed at sharing Arkansas and the world with viewers. AETN depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. For more information, visit aetn.org, or follow the AETN blog at aetn.org/engage. AETN is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), and KETZ (El Dorado).

It’s ruined many a favorite restaurant and forced even the biggest foodies to eliminate beloved dishes from their diets. I’m talking about a topic that’s especially hard to stomach: food poisoning. These bugs certainly don’t discriminate. Just about everyone will experience a bout of food poisoning at some point in their life. I like to tell people it’s an “attic versus basement” situation. Basically, a bug needs to get out of the house one way or the other, right? This means a rough 24 hours for anyone with food poisoning, as they’ll likely deal with vomiting and diarrhea until the bacteria is out of their system. And many will likely never touch another morsel of the offending food! The symptoms of food poisoning are pretty obvious and usually begin one to three days after eating contaminated food. The person affected starts feeling nauseated with cramps followed by vomiting and diarrhea. Some toxins from these bugs can cause symptoms in a much shortened time with vomiting as the main presentation. Foods that are especially susceptible to contamination if not handled, cooked or stored properly are unpasteurized milk, raw eggs, raw ground meat and poultry, raw shellfish and previously prepared foods. So what do you need to know if you suspect that your rare hamburger is being more than just a little disagreeable? First of all, carefully hydrate. Yes, it can be difficult to keep liquids down when you’re feeling so sick, but it’s important to sip water or a drink containing electrolytes that can help you from feeling so washed out and weak. Food poisoning rarely requires any treatment beyond this, though it obviously helps to lay low and rest. Resist the urge to take anti-diarrheal medications, as it’s best for everything to be expelled. If you stop the process, then the bug may remain in your system longer and cause even more discomfort. While food poisoning feels just terrible, it doesn’t usually last long. Typically a few miserable hours and generally less than a day. When do you need to reach out to a doctor? In children, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends checking with a pediatrician when food poisoning symptoms have gone on for more than eight hours. Other symptoms that should be taken seriously and may require medical attention include dehydration, bloody diarrhea, high fever, large volumes of water in the stool, alternating constipation and di-

arrhea or a general change in a child’s mental status, including confusion, weakness or hallucinations. I can attest to the importance of seeking medical care when it’s really needed with food poisoning. As a med student, you eat pretty much anything you can get your hands on between classes and study sessions. I got ahold of something that soured, and I recall it being a different kind of illness than anything else I’d experienced. On top of the gastrointestinal symptoms, I was so dizzy I couldn’t even sit up. In hindsight, I should have gone to the emergency department because I probably needed IV fluids. Don’t try to be strong when you reach that point! And be especially vigilant for those symptoms in children. In the more severe cases, we do worry about E. coli – especially the toxin producing kind. This bacteria is found everywhere, including in meat. It is often identified in cases of undercooked ground beef, and has recently turned up in outbreaks among raw produce. It is associated with bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. This is another reason why it’s important to follow up with a physician if symptoms are lasting a long time and seem to be worsening. Luckily, most cases of food poisoning require no intervention beyond rest and fluids. We can be careful to ensure that we don’t go through the experience again, though. Some tips for avoiding food-borne illness from healthychildren.org, a website of the AAP: · Be especially careful when preparing raw meats. Before moving onto the next step in food preparations, always wash your hands, utensils and any surfaces that came in contact with raw meat using hot, soapy water. Be thorough! · Wash hands frequently anyway. Before you start cooking, wash! In the middle of the meal prep, wash! Before you serve the meal, wash! (And don’t forget to wash them every time you stop to use the restroom or change your baby’s diaper, too.) · Do not prepare meals while you are sick, especially if you’ve had gastrointestinal symptoms. · Buy meats from reputable suppliers. · Always cook meats and other foods to appropriate temperatures. Don’t be afraid to send back a meal in a restaurant if it’s undercooked! · Never consume food that has been left out for more than two hours at room temperature. This includes prepared foods, meats, cheese, dairy and items that include mayonnaise. Every time I think about that med school experience, I hope I never come down with food poisoning again. It taught me to be especially cautious in the kitchen and to consider my dining-out options carefully. But at least if it happens again, I’ll know to seek treatment if needed and take comfort in the fact that recovery is just a few sweet hours away. Here’s another tip: Be sure to download the new MyACH iPhone app, free from Arkansas Children’s Hospital in the App Store. Everything a busy parent needs – from a health library to storage for your child’s health info, insurance, medications and more. Sam Smith, MD, is surgeon in chief at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and a professor of Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He writes a column each week covering a variety of kids’ medical concerns. If you have a topic you’d like him to consider addressing, email achconnect@archildrens.org.

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The Stuttgart Housing Authority is accepting employment applications for an immediate opening for the full-time position of Housing Inspector. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Housing Inspector will conduct Low Rent and Section 8 property inspections throughout Arkansas County and will work out of both the DeWitt Office and Stuttgart Office. This position requires the skills necessary to effectively and professionally interact and communicate with clients, property owners, and other staff; the ability to read and interpret documents and manuals; the ability to effectively use computer programs; a high school diploma or GED; dependable transportation; a valid AR driver’s license; and the ability to function efficiently and effectively in a business office environment. Knowledge of, or experience in, the building trades is a plus. Job Descriptions and Application Forms may be obtained from, and returned to, either the Stuttgart Office at 413 East Michigan Street in Stuttgart or the DeWitt Office at 105 West Fourth Street in DeWitt. The Stuttgart Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

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COMMUNITY NEWS A-State Lecture Concert Series to Feature Brother Sun

Arkansas State University’s Lecture-Concert Series welcomes folk music group Brother Sun for a performance on Tuesday, Feb. 25. National touring artists Joe Jencks, Greg Greenway

and Pat Wictor have made their mark as veteran touring singer-songwriters. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Riceland Hall of Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Dr. Admission is free to this and all Lecture-Concert Series events. According to Dr. Tim Crist, chair of the Lecture-Concert Committee, “Brother Sun consists of highly acclaimed, highly accomplished veterans of the folk music scene - a super group of sorts. Each member is musically a virtuoso in his own right, but together they are a formidable, entertaining, and powerful ensemble. Brother Sun will surely please anyone who enjoys stirring vocal harmonies with a mix of Americana, blues, rock, jazz, and pop.” From three major points on the map -Chicago, Boston, and New York -- Jencks, Greenway, and Wictor have blended themselves into Brother Sun, a celebration of the amazing power of singing together, says the group’s biography. Brother Sun is not resident in any one of them -- it exists between them and audi-

ences feel this intimacy immediately. Their combined musical skills make for an unforgettable experience, three rich voices blending on a well-crafted foundation of guitar, slide guitar, bouzouki and piano. Brother Sun’s latest CD, “Some Part of the Truth” (Brother Sun Music) was named The North American Folk Music Chart’s Album of the Year for 2013. In addition, their song, “Lady of the Harbor,” was named Song of the Year. The program at Arkansas State will be presented with generous funding support from the A-State Department of Music and College of Fine Arts. The Lecture-Concert Series serves Arkansas State University and the surrounding communities in bringing notable guest speakers and performers of diverse backgrounds and wide appeal to the A-State campus, Crist added. The Lecture-Concert Series supports A-State’s mission to educate leaders, enhance intellectual growth and enrich lives. The complete schedule for the 2013-14 LectureConcert Series, including performers’ biographies and photographs, is available on the A-State website, Astate.edu. Contact: Dr. Tim Crist tcrist@astate.edu

‘America’s Greatest Bank Burglar’ Reveals Details Behind Notorious ‘72 Nixon Heist Amil Dinsio Tells How He Stole Nixon’s ‘Dirty’ Millions – and of the Laws Broken in the FBI’s Zeal to Convict Him In a daring bank burglary -- one of the most elaborate heists in U.S. history -- a team of brothers and friends broke into the United California Bank in Laguna Niguel, Calif., in April 1972. They penetrated the building’s thick steel-reinforced walls, circumvented multiple alarms, and dropped down into the state-of-the-art vault, where they emptied hundreds of safe deposit boxes over the course of three nights.

Some of those boxes held $12 million of then-President Nixon’s money – cash, the burglary mastermind was told, that had been hidden away because it came from bribes and other underhanded dealings. Amil Dinsio, described by the FBI as “America’s greatest bank burglar,” and the historic heist have been the subject of numerous documentaries and books. All of them, he says, got a lot of it wrong. So Dinsio has written his own book, which begins with his and his brother James’ first bank crime – a robbery as opposed to burglary – when Amil was just

16. “Inside the Vault” (www.amildinsio.com), focuses on the Laguna Niguel heist, including how they did it, why, and what they found in those safe deposit boxes. It also offers a glimpse into the philosophy of an Ohio family man with a strict code of ethics and a genius for outwitting “impenetrable” banks. “I am what I am and there’s no denying it,” Dinsio says. “However, my crew and I weren’t the only law-breakers. The government wasn’t smart enough

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for Bayou Meto Cemetery Taking bids for 2014 Contact Tom Jacobs at 870-830-1030 for a bid sheet.

Help Wanted Welders needed at Adams Fertilizer Equipment. Apply in person at 1503 S. Whithead Drive DeWitt Hospital & Nursing Home 1641 S. Whitehead Drive, DeWitt, AR 72042 DHNH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Lumber One Home Center is accepting applications for full time positions in the warehouse/lumber yard and part time positions for in-store customer service. Job duties will vary from truck driving, forklift operation, and physical lifting as well as assisting customers. Some knowledge in building material is helpful. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health insurance and profit sharing for full time positions. Please apply in person at 301 E. Michigan St. Stuttgart, AR 72160

DBSA is accepting applications for a Grounds Keeper/Maintenance Person for the 2014 season. Duties include mowing, trash pick up, prep of fields before games, etc. For more info, call 870-946-5745. Send resumes to: DBSA P.O. Box 626 DeWitt, AR 72042 HELP WANTED: Temporary Work – 6 Job Openings – Starting: 04/15/2014 and Ending: 11/15/2014 Driving trucks to haul grain from fields to elevators. Operate combines to harvest wheat, barley, corn, milo and soybeans. Do infield repair and maintenance on equipment. Must have a CDL or appropriate driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire. We require three months experience. The employer, Stephenson Harvesting, Inc from Camargo, OK will pay the AEWR of $10.86/hr (OK),$13.41/hr (KS), $10.89/hr (CO) or the prevailing of $2000/mo plus room and board (KS). Work will be performed in Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado. The employer guarantees 3/4 of the workdays in the work contract. The work tools, supplies and equipment are provided without cost to the worker, if applicable. Free housing is provided to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the workday. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided or paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract or earlier. Workers interested in the job should contact their nearest local State Workforce agency or send resumes to OK Employment Security Commission, Alien Labor Certification, 2401 North Lincoln Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73152 and mention job order number: OK883974.

BELLEVILLE BOOT COMPANY DeWitt, AR Accepting Applications for Experienced Sewing Machine Operators & General Production Workers

Requirements: Minimum 18 years of age, Industrial Sewing Machine experience is preferred, but is not required. Overtime is required. Pre-employment drug test is required. Benefits Include: 401K Retirement Plan, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay and Attendance Bonus Program. Apply in Person: Highway 1 South; DeWitt, AR 72042 Dates: 02/17/14 through 02/28/14 Time: 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. BELLEVILLE BOOT IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE – The annual report of the Vida June Moll Scholarship is available at its principal office for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 150 days after the date of this publication. DeWitt Bank and Trust Company, Trustee; Drawer 71; DeWitt, Arkansas. Jason Grantham, Trust Officer. Adv. 9-1tfc

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE – The annual report of the Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust is available at its principal office for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 150 days after the date of this publication. DeWitt Bank and Trust Company, Trustee; Drawer 71; DeWitt, Arkansas. Jason Grantham, Trust Officer. Adv. 9-1tfc

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 August 4, 2006, Tracy S. Tucker and Edward A. Tucker, Jr. executed a mortgage conveying certain property therein described to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender, its successors and assigns; and WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded August 9, 2006, at Book 2006, Page 7304 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 Tracy S. Tucker and Edward A. Tucker, 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 Tracy S. Tucker and Edward A. Tucker, Jr. by Act 885 of 2011; and WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest in the real property herein based upon said tenancy. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Attorney-in-Fact, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Attorney-in-Fact will, on March 12, 2014, at or about 3:45 P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the mortgage, said property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot Thirty (30), Granvue Acres, an Addition to and a Subdivision of the City of Stuttgart, Northern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 1502 Redbud Lane, 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 re-

scinded 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. 58-240963 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Heather Martin-Herron (2011136) DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_ ysmith_131224_1022 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM Adv. 7-4tfc

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 December 9, 2005, Christopher McClenny and Victoria Woodard executed a mortgage conveying certain property therein described to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., its successors and assigns; and WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded December 19, 2005, at Book 2005, Page 5975 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 Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 350 Highland Drive, Lewisville, TX 75067, (888)480-2432; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Christopher McClenny and Victoria Woodard by Act 885 of 2011; the party initiating this action is Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 350 Highland Drive , Lewisville, TX 75067, (888)480-2432; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Christopher McClenny and Victoria Woodard by Act 885 of 2011; and WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest in the real property herein based upon said tenancy. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Attorney-in-Fact, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Attorney-in-Fact will, on March 12, 2014, at or about 3:00 P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in DeWitt, Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the mortgage, said property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows: Lots 7 and 8 in Block 28, Original Town, now City of Dewitt, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 201 East 1st Street, De Witt, Arkansas 72042 UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS STATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE PLACE AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH

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RESERVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE. W&A No. 52-239001 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Heather Martin-Herron (2011136) Agent for Mortgagee DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_gfinley_140102_ 720 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM Adv. 7-4tfc

LEGAL NOTICE TRUSTEE’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 October 29, 1999, Johnny R. Brown and Nancy Brown executed a deed of trust conveying certain property therein described to Samuel Christopher Johnson, as Trustee, in favor of Freedom Financial Services of Arkansas, Inc.; and WHEREAS, said deed of trust was duly recorded March 10, 2000, at Book 14, Page 130 in the real estate records of Arkansas County, Arkansas; and WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of said indebtedness and the same is now, therefore, wholly due, and the holder of the debt has requested the undersigned to sell the property to satisfy said indebtedness, the party initiating this action is Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee on behalf of Lake Country Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-HE1, by 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 Johnny R. Brown and Nancy Brown 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 Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Trustee will, on February 26, 2014, at or about 3:00 P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in DeWitt, Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the deed of trust, said property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Block 10, Original Town of Gillett, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 405 Rose, Gillett, Arkansas 72055 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 Trustee’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. 58-239017 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 DNoticeofDefaultTrusteeAR_ysmith_131216_ 820 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM, or for general information call 501-224-5239 Adv. 5-4tfc

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 August 8, 2008, Mariana Arechiga executed a mortgage conveying certain property therein

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COMMUNITY NEWS LEGAL NOTICE Continued from Page B5 described to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; and WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded August 8, 2008, at Book 2008, Page 5982 in the real estate records of Arkansas County, Arkansas; and WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of said indebtedness and the same is now, therefore, wholly due, and the holder of the debt has requested the undersigned to sell the property to satisfy said indebtedness, the party initiating this action is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Attn: Correspondence Mail, Mail Code LA4-5555/700 Kansas Lane Monroe, LA 71203, (866)550-5705; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Mariana Arechiga by Act 885 of 2011; the party initiating this action is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Attn: Correspondence Mail Mail Code LA4-5555/700 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203, (866)550-5705; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Mariana Arechiga by Act 885 of 2011; and WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest in the real property herein based upon said tenancy. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Attorney-in-Fact, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Attorney-in-Fact will, on March 12, 2014, at or about 3:45 P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the mortgage, said property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows: Lots Two (2) and Three (3) in Block F of Franzen’s Subdivision of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 28, Township 2 South, Range 5 West, Northern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 903 South Wood Street, 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. 355-205248 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Courtney Miller (2008263)

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Arkansas County to Hold Pesticide Collection Event Arkansas County producers and commercial applicators will have the opportunity to dispose of their outdated and unused pesticides during a collection event on Thursday, March, 13 from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Arkansas County Road Shop, 1421 Tip Lane, DeWitt. The pesticide collection is free and is made available through funding from the Arkansas Abandoned Pesticide Trust Fund. Products that will be accepted are outdated, discontinued or unwanted agricultural pesticides. These pesticides may include older products that are more toxic, such as arsenicals, DDT, silvex, heptachlor, dieldrin, lindane and toxaphene. Many old pesticides cannot legally be used or disposed of through usual means, such as landfills. If you have pesticides that fall into this category, plan on bringing your pesticides to this event. The purpose of this collection is to promote a safer and cleaner environment by reducing the amount of pesticides that could potentially contaminate the drinking water, groundwater, streams, rivers and lakes across the state. To date the pesticide collections have brought in over 790,000 pounds of unwanted materials from seventy-five (75) counties. If you’re interested in bringing your pesticides to the event, contact the Arkansas County Farm Bureau office at 870-673-1651 or 870-946-3501 by March 5 to pre-register. Any identifying information, such as name and address, will be removed from the registration form so that anonymity may be provided. Contact the your county agent at 870-946-3231 for information on safely transporting your chemicals to the event location. For more information contact: Chuck Capps, 870-946-3231 – office 870-443-9826 - cell ccapps@uaex.edu

Grammy Award Winner Dwight Yoakam to Perform in El Dorado El Dorado – Main Street El Dorado & El Dorado Metals will present Grammy Award-winner Dwight Yoakam live on Friday, March 14th at the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium (100 W. 8th St.). The concert begins at 7:30 PM with doors opening at 6:30 PM. A Grammy Award-winning artist, worldwide music icon and the 2013 Americana Artist of the Year, Dwight Yoakam has recorded 12 Gold albums in addition to nine platinum or multi-platinum albums, including the triple-platinum “This Time”. Five of those albums have topped the Billboard Country Albums chart with another 14 hitting the Top-10. More than 30 singles have made the charts with over 22 landing in the Top-20. These incomparable hits include “Honky Tonk Man”, “Please Please Baby”, “Lit-

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Orman Offers Money Management Tips in AETN Special “Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You” will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Saturday, March 1, at 9 a.m. Orman knows that everyone has financial issues and problems, and in this new special she focuses on helping individuals find financial solutions that fit their situations. Her advice is based not only on numbers, but it is also grounded in a critical understanding of people and their emotional needs. The central theme of “Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You” is that financial decision-making should be guided by an understanding of “the goal of money,” which Orman defines as “to make you feel secure.” Financial solutions should work to fulfill that goal, and Orman stresses the importance of feeling comfortable with those decisions. Financial problems arise when people do things with money that do not seem “right” to them – despite pressures and advice from others. In the program, Orman gives up-to-date advice on a broad set of financial issues, and responds with savvy, humor and empathy to specific questions from the audience. She covers a wide range of topics, including how to invest, whether to buy or rent a home, saving for retirement, what kind of life insurance to buy, wills and trusts, student loans and more. A two-time Emmy Award-winning television host, New York Times mega bestselling author, magazine and online columnist, writer/producer, and one of the top motivational speakers in the world today, Orman is America’s most recognized expert on personal finance. “Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You” will repeat Sunday, March 2, at noon; Wednesday, March 5, at 8:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, March 11, at 8 p.m. The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is Arkansas’s statewide public television network that enhances lives by providing lifelong learning opportunities for people from all walks of life. AETN delivers local, award-winning productions and classic, trusted PBS programs aimed at sharing Arkansas and the world with viewers. AETN depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. For more information, visit aetn.org, or follow the AETN blog at aetn.org/engage. AETN is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), and KETZ (El Dorado).

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AETN Calls for 2014 Student Film Showcase Entries Student entries eligible for scholarships, AETN broadcast, screenings at Arkansas film festivals CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) — The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is accepting entries for “Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase,” which highlights the creativity and talent of the state’s kindergarten through 12th grade students. Selected entries will be broadcast on AETN and posted to aetn.org/studentselects. Entries must be submitted electronically or postmarked by Friday, March 28, and winners will be announced in May. Additionally, the THEA Foundation awards $10,000 in college scholarships to high school seniors who submit films to AETN’s “Student Selects.”. This THEA scholarship competition is

unique in that it is open to students who attend public, private, charter or home schools, as well as those who have completed their GED. Scholarships will be awarded to the student’s institution of choice, regardless of planned major, GPA or test scores. “When students embrace digital storytelling they explore subjects both serious and playful but always topics that are meaningful to them,” Casey Sanders, AETN producer, said. “Throughout the process they are engaged in the literacy of language, communication, technology, collaboration and problem-solving. “AETN is proud to support Arkansas’s emerging filmmakers of all genres, allowing them to exhibit

their many talents to statewide audiences and beyond.” Now in its eighth year, “Student Selects” is an annual event that grants these future filmmakers the opportunity to submit their film and video handiwork for possible broadcast on AETN, streaming on aetn.org and screening at the Little Rock Film Festival (LRFF) and the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF). Throughout the year, “Student Selects” maintains an open call policy, and AETN will accept and review entries as they are received. Entry categories for AETN and the THEA Foundation scholarships include, but are not limited to: • Documentary.

• Narrative (short, fulllength, fiction, sitcom, etc.). • Animation (handdrawn, Claymation, Flash, computer-modeled, etc.). • Music videos. • PSAs. Anyone interested in submitting films should visit aetn.org/studentselects for complete rules, to submit entries electronically and to download entry forms for mailed entries. Past entries may also be viewed online. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Casey Sanders at 501-682-4190 or csanders@aetn.org. AETN will also host a youth filmmaking workshop and screening of student films at the LRFF and HSDFF. AETN “Student Selects”

partners include THEA Foundation, Arkansas Film Commission LRFF, HSDFF and Arkansas Motion Picture Institute. The THEA Foundation is a nonprofit, public foundation founded in 2001 by the parents of Thea Kay Leopoulos, Linda and Paul David Leopoulos. The founders and board of directors have adopted the mission of carrying Thea’s legacy forward through advocating the importance of art in the development of youth through educational and promotional activities and to encourage individual participation in art through scholarship, partnership and other programs. The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is Arkansas’s statewide public

television network that enhances lives by providing lifelong learning opportunities for people from all walks of life. AETN delivers local, award-winning productions and classic, trusted PBS programs aimed at sharing Arkansas and the world with viewers. AETN depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. For more information, visit aetn.org, or follow the AETN blog at aetn.org/engage. AETN is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), and KETZ (El Dorado).

The Boy Who Cried Wolf At the Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre As the state’s leader in international, visual and performing arts, the Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre will present The Boy Who Cried Wolf March 7 – 28 with special spring break matinees March 25-28. “This thrilling adaptation of a popular children’s tale is brought to life by a gifted ensemble of actors,” said Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre artistic director Bradley Anderson. “Audiences young and old are invited to join in on

an exciting adventure with this charming production.” In this familiar tale, a little shepherd boy is tired of watching the flock of sheep all day and wants some excitement in his life. So he decides to make things interesting by raising the wolf alarm just for his own amusement. The villagers come running but discover that the little shepherd boy has pulled the wool over their eyes. The Boy Who Cried Wolf is written by Alan Keith Smith

and is based on Aesop’s fable. The cast for The Boy Who Cried Wolf includes: • Jeremy Matthey, of Little Rock, Ark., as Georgie • Aleigha Garstka, of Little Rock, Ark., as Jackie • Mark Hansen, of Little Rock, Ark., as Orson • Moriah Patterson, of Sheridan, Ark., as Gracie • John Isner, of Richmond, Va., as Old Pops Foley Bradley D. Anderson

is the artistic director. Keith Smith is the production director, choreography by Erin Fowler, composer and musical direction by Lori Isner, costumes are designed by Erin Larkin, technical direction by Drew Posey, lighting design by Penelope Poppers, scenic design by Keith Smith, properties by Miranda Young and Rivka Kuperman is the production stage manager. Presenting sponsors are Landers FIAT in Benton, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and in honor of Dorothy and Fallon Davis by Dr. Scott and Shannon Davis. The production is also sponsored by Dr. Loren Bartole, ‘Family Foot Care.’ The Media Sponsor for

this production is The Point 94.1. Recognized by The Drama League as one of the best regional theatre companies in America, the Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre is the only professional company in Arkansas that produces children’s literary works for the stage. Since 1979, Children’s Theatre has been creating unique experiences for family audiences. During the 201213 season, nearly 43,000 children and families enjoyed Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre productions which included more than 200 schools across Arkansas. For more information, visit arkansasartscenter. org or call (501)372-

4000. “Like” the Arkansas Arts Center on Facebook for the most up-to-date information on exhibitions, events and educational offerings. GENERAL INFORMATION Contact: (501)372-4000 Location: Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre – 9th and Commerce, Little Rock, AR 72202 Cost: General Admission Tickets are $12.50 for children and adults & $10 for AAC members. Performance Times: Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday at 2 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Special Spring Break matinees March 25-28 at 2 p.m. daily

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Women in the Civil War by Don Roth Through the years approximately three hundred documented cases of women in uniform during the Civil War have surfaced. Their reasons for masquerading as soldiers were varied, but a large portion of them posed as men before the war for the sake of better employment. And then there were the more adventuresome stars like Cuban born (1842) Loreta Velazquez. She was raised and educated in New Orleans where she married an army officer in 1856 who chose south in 1861. In

her 1876 book of war stories she spoke of recruiting a company for her husband while disguised as “ Lieutenant Harry Buford.� To hide her curves she wore wired arrangements beneath her uniform while sporting a phony moustache. She taught herself to drink whiskey in the Memphis saloon district, but grew uneasy whenever those of the fairer sex flirted with her. Lt. Buford claimed after her husband’s accidental death from a gunshot wound, she remained in the Confederate army until discovered in 1863.

From then until the end of the war she was employed as a spy, operating in Washington D.C. and Canada. One critic mused that her claims make for the least credible of spy literature. However accurate that assertion is, history scholars have been unable to disprove any part of her war record. She remarried in later life and traveled extensively in South America. (Patricia Faust, editor. Encyclopedia of the Civil War, Harper and Row, Publisher, New York, 1986.) Canadian native Sarah

Emma Edmonds assumed the disguise of a man to escape her father’s marriage arrangement. She turned up in Connecticut selling bibles under the alias of Franklin Thompson. In 1860 the publishing firm transferred her to Michigan. In May, 1861 Thompson became a member of Company F, 2nd Michigan Infantry as a field nurse and was active in Washington D. C. hospitals, such as they were early in the war. Emotional distress led to her work as a spy and mail carrier. Under different

disguises she infiltrated Confederate lines eleven times in 1862 and 1863 without detection. In April she fell ill with malaria and while certain doctors would discover her deception, she deserted, and then worked for the U. S. Sanitary Commission. Sarah Edmonds married in 1867 and in 1884 she attended a regimental reunion minus her disguise as Franklin Thompson. Her former comrades persuaded her to petition congress for revocation of her conviction as a deserter and to file for a veterans pension. She

won both contests. Sarah Edmonds died in LaPorte Texas on September 5, 1898. Instances of women serving as soldiers in the ranks turn up in Union and Confederate literature. Those who were discovered were discharged and sent home, with their reputations or sanity in doubt. Evidence of their service is sketchy because they were very careful to conceal their identity to avoid censure. (Faust, Encyclopedia of the Civil War. John E. Stanchak, editor. Civil War Times Illustrated, Vol XXII, January, 1984, P12)

National Quilting Month Approaches Did you know that March is National Quilting Month? Join us at the Plantation Agriculture Museum to celebrate this month and discover your own creative skills in the craft of quilting! Making memories are life-

long possessions that you can always carry home. From the pre-revolutionary Jacob ’s Ladder to the modern Garden Trellis quilt patterns of today, every quilt holds a story. Bring your friends and join in with others to

craft a pattern and create your own stories to carry home. The Quilting Work Shop will be hosted at the museum on Saturday, March 15th from 9-4pm. The course will cover basic and advanced techniques

for machine quilting, quilting a modern style table runner, and exploring the true, artistic roots of the craft. Rene’ Riggans is a Arkansas renowned instructor from Mountain View, Arkansas and will be delivering the main class. Beginners and experienced alike are invited. Registrants are asked to bring a sack lunch and their usual sewing equipment and machines. Scraps and material will be pro-

vided. For registrants 16 years and up. Please preregister due to a limited amount of space. The class admission includes a $20 registration fee and a $10 kit fee, paid separately. The Plantation Agriculture Museum is just 20 minutes from Little Rock at the junction of U.S. Hwy. 165 and Arkansas Hwy. 161. Take exit 7 off I-440 turn right on U.S. Hwy. 165, go 5 miles to Museum and turn right

on Arkansas Hwy. 161 in Scott, Arkansas. The Museum is open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to the museum exhibits is free for self-guided tours. Guided tours are $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. For more information, please contact Lydia Leatherwood at (501) 961-1409 or Lydia.Leatherwood@arkansas.gov.

‘America’s Greatest Bank Burglar’ Reveals Details Behind Notorious ‘72 Nixon Heist Continued from Page B3 to catch me honestly. They had to lie, steal, and plant evidence to convict me. “Anyone who’s been framed by law enforcement knows exactly what I’m talking about. But most people don’t have a clue about the laws that are broken in the name of ‘justice.’ It’s time American taxpayers found out what they’re paying for.â€? Dinsio says FBI agents and the US attorneys general committed theft, perjury and falsified evidence in their efforts to lock him away for seven years. He offers these details of his notorious heist: • Some of the sources of Nixon’s United California Bank stash: The men who tipped off Dinsio

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to the president’s safe deposit boxes told him the money came from underhanded dealings, Dinsio says. It included money from the dairy farmers’ lobby in exchange for a promise to increase the price of raw milk, he says. At least $3 million came from thenTeamsters Union head Jimmy Hoffa – money paid to have his prison sentence commuted by Nixon in 1971. Hoffa helped lead Dinsio to the vault in order to get some or all of his money back, Dinsio says. • Interesting trivia from the heist: Nixon’s safe deposit boxes weren’t the only ones broken into. In addition to $12 million of the president’s money, the bur-

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them since the FBI had a large pile of valuables from the safety deposits in the bank vault. “But that’s just he tip of the iceberg,� he says.

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