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AROUND THE COUNTY
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Second Annual Lil’ Cheetah 5K BY VALENYA FRANKS EDITOR dewitt00@centurytel.net
COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, March 23, at 10:00 a.m. at the DeWitt City Park for children age 2 – 10 years. In case of rain, the egg hunt will be Saturday, March 30. Donations of money, plastic eggs and candy for the hunt may be brought to PCCUA.
DEWITT ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB
The DeWitt Athletic Booster Club will meet Wednesday, March 6, at 5:30 in the High School library.
CHICKEN NOODLE SUPPER
Deluce Prairie Union UMC Chicken Noodle Supper, March 1, 5-7 p.m. $7 a plate.
KIDS CLOSET SALE
DeWitt Junior Women’s Club is hosting a kid’s closet sale on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Patillo Center School Gym from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
THOMPSON CEMETERY MEETING
The Thompson Cemetery Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on March 11, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Wright. 175 Elm Branch RD, DeWitt. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.
GRAND PRAIRIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Membership renewals will be taken through March 15 and will be $20. After March 15, memberships will be $25. Please mail to GPHS, P.O. Box 355 Gillett, AR 72055..
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In 2010, a young life was taken too soon by a tragic accident. Her family and friends have taken steps towards healing and have set up a scholarship fund in her name. This year will be the 2nd Annual Lil’ Cheetah 5K Run. Last year, over $20,600 was raised which enabled the fund to award 12 two-year scholarships in memory of Jordan Murphy. The first year, the student received the minimum amount and then if their GPA is high enough, they receive a higher amount the second year. There will be a 5K run/ walk and a 1-mile walk. All children registered for the 1-mile who are 5 and under will receive a participation award. The 1-mile will take place at Crescent Park. The 5K will start in the DeWitt High School parking lot and it will finish at the 50-yard line on the track. The race will start 8 a.m. Registration for the race can be completed before the race or the day of the race. The registration fees are $20 for pre-registration, $25 for day-of registration, and $15 for 10-years and under. En-
JORDAN MURPHY try fee includes a t-shirt. Registration is also available online at jordan5k.org. The
5K route is also visible online. The race will be chip-
timed. This mean that the participants will wear a chip on their shoe and when they cross the finish line, there will be a precise time for their race. For the 5K run, awards will be given to the top 5 participants in each age category. “We hope to raise as much as we did last year.” Marta Berry, member of the committee and previous co-worker of Jordan, said. “We’re not in it for the money. We’re in it to give back.” The race is set for Saturday, March 16. This is the weekend before spring break but the committee hopes that everyone will come out to the run and then move onto their spring break activities afterwards. The committee team includes Marta Berry, Keri Morton, Tiffani Hern, Melissa Ruffin, and Penny Murphy (Jordan’s mother). They hope everyone will come out and join in for a good cause in memory of a wonderful young woman. Businesses can also be sponsors. For more information call Marta Berry at 870-830-1790 or email her at 1berrypatch@ gmail.com.
ABCD SCHOLARSHIP FUND FISH FRY AND AUCTION
The scholarship fund has helped approximately one hundred students since its inception. It was established to honor the memory of four Humphrey youths who were tragically killed in an accident. BY VALENYA FRANKS EDITOR dewitt00@centurytel.net
On March 1, 2000, tragedy struck the small town of Humphrey when four kids where killed in a heartbreaking accident. It will have been 13 years on March 1 of this year, and while the tragedy still rings fresh in the minds of their family and friends, they have moved forward to honor their memories. The ABCD Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Ashley Caviness, Brady Frizzell, Cliff Morgan, and Danielle White who were killed in the train accident on that unforgettable day. Over the years, over $100,000 has been raised in total for the scholarship fund. Approximately, one
hundred students have received a scholarship from the fund. The scholarships will be equally divided between DeWitt High School and Stuttgart High School Seniors. The number of awards and amounts will be based on success of fish fry and auction. The 13th Annual ABCD Memorial Scholarship Fund Fish Fry and auction will be Friday, March 1 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Prairie Center in Stuttgart. It will be $12 a plate and carry-outs are available. Yoder Ruritan is catering. The auction will begin at 7:00 p.m. Come out and support this annual event as assistance is given to high school seniors in memory TOP: Ashley Caviness and Danielle White. BOTTOM: of four amazing children. Cliff Morgan and Brady Frizzell.
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LOCAL NEWS RKANSAS COUNTY
EWITT POLICE REPORT February 13, 2013 – An officer began a chase of a vehicle initially for dim lights but then for a high rate of speed. The truck then came to an abrupt stop and the driver bailed out of the vehicle and began running. The officer then began to chase on foot where he lost the driver. The truck was towed and returned to the owner. On February 15, the officer made contact with the driver and explained the evidence that was held against him. The driver confessed to fleeing because he didn’t have a driver’s license. He was charge with fleeing and given a warning for no license. February 23, 2013 – An officer was approached by a man stating that he had just had a wreck. The officer followed the man back to his vehicle. The man had been backing out of Tommy’s Rexall and struck the passing vehicle. Estimated damage to both vehicles was around $500 and there were no injuries. February 23, 2013 – An officer was dispatched to the Alco parking lot for a report of an accident. Upon arrival, the officer spoke to a woman who stated that her daughter had been backing up and hit a parked vehicle. There were no injuries and damage was estimated to be $500 to the parked vehicle and $1500 to other. February 23, 2013 – An officer was dispatched to the A-Z Mart where a vehicle had run into the front of the store. He spoke with the driver and the passenger of the vehicle who both stated that they pulled into the parking lot and when they went to stop, the breaks did not work. The driver was issued a citation for no insurance and defective equipment.
2013 Miss Arkansas County Rice Contest Rice is one of the largest grown crops in Arkansas County and is very important to the economy of our county.  All persons ages 16 to 19 are invited to participate in the Miss Arkansas County Rice Contest scheduled for April 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Arkansas County Extension Office in DeWitt.         Local businesses and organizations are urged to sponsor contestants.  Any person who resides in Arkansas County and is enrolled in school and is 16 years old, or turns 16 years old during the 20122013 school year, to any person no more than 19 years old is eligible to participate.  Miss Arkansas County Rice will represent our county in the state contest in August. The purpose of this contest is to focus the attention of the general public of Arkansas on the importance of the rice industry to the economy of our state and to promote interest in rice promotion among the youth.    Each contestant should bring to the contest a typewritten copy of the recipe; a finished rice dish for judging; and a 3-5 minutes oral presentation summarizing preparation of the dish and/or the importance of rice in our county.  (No microwave recipes are allowed.) Contestants will be judged on palatability of dish, recipe, appearance of product, appearance and selfreliance of the contestant and oral presentation. Anyone interested in entering can obtain more information by contacting the Arkansas County Cooperative Extension Service at 946-3231 or 6732346.  Deadline for entry is Monday, April 1.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Arkansas County Community Calendar is a compilation of events coming up in Arkansas County in the near future. Persons wishing to publicize an event in the calendar — the listing is free — should send or bring the event to the DeWitt Era-Enterprise office (no calendar events will be taken over the phone). The staff of the DeWitt Era-Enterprise will attempt to make the calendar as comprehensive as possible each week depending on space available. March 1 – DeLuce Prairie Union UMC Chicken Noodle Supper, 5-7p.m. March 4 – Hockenberry Cemetery Association Annual Business Meeting, 7 p.m. at Nady Church of the Nazarene. March 16 – Bring your praise, Johnson Family vision, Heavenly Hearts, Pure-N-Heart and many more. All churches are invited. M.C. for the night – Rev. Michael McKinzie – DeWitt Community Center, 6:00 p.m. Government •Arkansas County Quorum Court meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the courthouse. • Crocketts Bluff Volunteer Fire Department meets the third Monday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. at the fire station. You do not have to be a board member to attend. • DeWitt Airport Commission meets the second Thurday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at DeWitt City Hall. • DeWitt/Arkansas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets the third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. • DeWitt City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. • DeWitt Municipal Waterworks meets the second Monday of each month at 3 p.m. at the water office. • DeWitt School Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the district office. • Gillett City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (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
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fire station at 610 Broadway. Club Meetings • American Legion and Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at Camp Doughboy at 6:30 p.m. • Arkansas County Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas County Bank Community Room. • Caring and Sharing Food Pantry is open the second and fourth Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Court Square in DeWitt. • Delta Medicine Assist Program will be open 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. • 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.
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LOCAL NEWS
Obituaries
Obituaries
Max Conley
Lillian Graves
Max E. Conley, 74, passed away at his home on February 20, 2013. He was born on September 6, 1938, in DeWitt, Arkansas, to Max and Opal Conley. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son-in-law, John Ralston. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Conley; three daughters, Tara L. Ralston of Austin, Texas; Machelle Williams (Doug) of Bauxite, Arkansas; and Tonya Eddy ( Alan) of Slater, Missouri; five grandchildren, Brandi Phillips (Brian) of Little Rock, Arkansas; Erica Ralston of Austin, Texas; and Austin, Cassie and Lexi of Slater, Missouri; one brother, Garland Conley (Judy), and two nieces, Raylynn Boyd and Stephanie Pinson, all of DeWitt, Arkansas. Max was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He enriched the lives of all who knew him and will be forever missed. Words cannot express the sincere appreciation we feel for the help and support of the Cima Hospice staff who Max gave loving care these past two years. Services were under the direction of Ric Brown Family Funeral Home in Mission..
Lillian Elizabeth Graves, age 93, of Flippin, AR (formerly of Crocketts Bluff ), died Sunday. Mrs. Graves was born in DeWitt on June 18, 1919. She was the daughter of the late Jeff and Ruth (Prather) Shumate. She was a member of the Flippin First Baptist Church and, when her health allowed, was active in the Home Demonstration Clubs in Crocketts Bluff and Marion County. Mrs. Graves was the youngest of 14 children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duke Graves, in 1976. Lillian had married Duke Graves on December 20, 1941. Mrs. Graves is survived by her son, Dennis Graves, and his wife, Emma, of Flippin, AR; her daughter, Connie McCallie, and her husband, Larry, of Crocketts Bluff; her grandchildren, Brandon Hawkins of Springfield, MO, Britt Graves of Little Rock, and Brianna Herron of Springdale, AR; and her great-grandchildren, Pierce and Parker Hawkins of Harrison, and Holland Herron of Springdale, AR. Visitation was held at the Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, AR, Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Graveside services were held in Crocketts Bluff Cemetery in Crocketts Bluff on Wednesday, February 20, at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Charles Floyd Jackson officiating. Memorials can be made to the Crocketts Bluff Cemetery c/o Connie McCallie, 559 Hunt Road, DeWitt.
Ronald Wallace Ronald Jay “Paps” Wallace, 75, peacefully left this life when the Lord came for him on Sunday, February 17, 2013. His family is at peace that he is now at rest in the arms of his Savior. He, along with his twin brother, Donald Ray Wallace, were born on February 11, 1938, to Jefrey Wallace and Jewel Eichler Wallace in Tichnor. He originally started as a parts manager at Wilkerson Diesel. He also worked at Hugg Equipment Co. for five years and was self-employed for 17 years at Wallace Used Equipment & Parts until his illness progressed. He was a faithful member of Grace Church of the Nazarene for about 40 years, where he enjoyed worship with family and friends for as long as he was able to attend. He loved working at the church and spent a great deal of time there. He was the church treasurer for 25 years. He loved God, his church and his family. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors. He especially loved deer hunting with his grandsons and others in Nady. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Loud Sandage Wallace; three daughters, Rhonda (Roy) Edwards of North Little Rock, Terri Hobson of North Little Rock, and Kim Pierce of Jacksonville; four grandchildren, Brad (Katy) Edwards of San Antonio, TX, Brandi “Chelle” (Stacy) Staton of Jacksonville, Brittany (Cody) Chancellor of North Little Rock, and Tyler Pierce of Jacksonville and his girlfriend, Brooke Hoffman of Sherwood; and four great-grandchildren, Natalie, Kristen, Christopher and Daniel Edwards. He was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother, Jeff Wallace, Jr., his older sister, Norma Fowler, and a baby sister, Linda Wallace. The visitation was held February 19 at Huson Funeral Home in Sherwood. The services and burial were held February 20 with burial at the Rest Hills Memorial Park Cemetery in North Little Rock. A memorial headstone will be placed in his memory at the Wallace-Menard Cemetery in Nady. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gideon’s International for Bibles to be placed in his memory, Alzheimer’s Association in Little Rock and Arkansas Hospice. A very special thanks to Barbara and Victoria of Arkansas Hospice for their loving care and friendship. Guests can sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.
Travis Henderson Travis Denton Henderson, 71, of DeWitt died February 24, 2013 at DeWitt Hospital. He was born January 25, 1942 to Hursel Henderson and Buelah Elrod Henderson Cates. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Marilyn Henderson Neely and Molly Cates Davis. Survivors are his wife, Joyce Paxton Henderson; children: Charlie McGee (Jennifer) and Stacy Price (David) all of DeWitt; “Papaw” to Kelsea McGee and Denton McGee of DeWitt; sister, Marie Henderson Robinson (Donnie) of Malvern; two aunts: Willene Henderson Watts of DeWitt and Jean Elrod Winsett (Billy) of Como, MS; two uncles: Lolyd Elrod (Helen) of Tennessee and Eddie Elrod (Elizabeth) of Malvern; three brothers-in-law: James “Dood” Paxton (Carol), Bob Paxton (Susan) and Bill Paxton (Tina) of DeWitt; six sisters-in-law: Katherine Davidson, Betty Ward, Margie Coker (Ray), Norma Childers (Jerry), Brenda Fread (Robbie) all of DeWitt and Blanche Arthur (Tommy) of Jacksonville; many nieces, nephews and extended family. Services were held 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 28th at Essex Funeral Home Chapel, DeWitt, with burial at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation was one hour before the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to DeWitt Hospital.
Ralph Daniel Eason Ralph Daniel Eason, of Stuttgart, went home peacefully February 8, 2013, surrounded by friends and family at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, AR at age 82. He married the love of his life, Zeda Mae Branstetter on January 3, 1950. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, John Abner Eason and Mary Melinda Watkins along with brothers: Robert Lee, Clarence Everett, Oliver Loid and Orville Harvey; sisters: John Etta, Mildred Marie, Rubye and Betty James, and grandchildren, Kondi and Karissa Rowe. He is survived by wife, Zeda; sisters: Fannie Eason Glover, Stuttgart, Lois Eason Tolbert, Benton; children: Linda Rowe, Bismarck, Rita Chastain (Jerry Huskey), Stuttgart, Carroll (Kerry) Eason, Salisaw, OK, Sandra (Tim) Whitton, Parker, CO, Troy (Cynthia) Eason, Victoria, TX, along with 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and Ralph’s closest friend, Jerry Huskey from Strawberry, AR. The visitation was held at Essex Funeral Home, DeWitt, on Monday, February 11th, 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The going home service was held Tuesday, February 12th, 11:00 AM at Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Ralph’s final resting place will be at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens, DeWitt.
PET TALK
Pesticides and Your Pet While spring is a time to plant beautiful flowers in your yard, it also brings pesky insects out in numbers. Because of this, a potential hazard this time of year for pets is pesticides. “Before choosing a pesticide, read the label to ensure it is safe for your pet,” said Michael Golding, assistant professor at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. “Avoid products with bone-meal as these can be tasty to your pet, and pesticides with organophosphates and carbamates as these can be extremely deadly.” The most common ways pets come into contact with pesticides is licking the toxic substances from their feet or coat, or by directly consuming the product from a container that has been left out. If your pet begins showing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, trouble walking, drooling, nausea, and/or tremors, contact your veterinarian immediately as these are signs that your pet is suffering
from pesticide-related toxicity. While newer, more environmentally safe pesticides have a wider safety margin, they are still not 100% safe. “A product that is labeled ‘green’ is not necessarily safe for a dog or cat who decides to eat it,” said Golding. “It is best to be safe, so call your vet and read him/her the label information as soon as your pet has contact with the substance.” While pesticides are a main source for toxicity in pets, there are many other toxins in a home that pets can come into contact with. “Garage toxins such as antifreeze, windshield wiper fluid fertilizers, and kitchen toxins like chocolate, bread dough, grapes, and onions are examples of household items that can be problematic if your pet comes into contact with them,” said Golding. “For any toxic exposure, contact your veterinarian immediately. Another excellent resource is also the Pet Poison Helpline at 800-213-6680.”
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Saturday, March 16, 2013 5K Gun Start at 8:00 a.m. & 1 mile at 8:15 a.m. (Race Day Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.)
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The family of Wayne Clawson would like to thank everyone for all the love and kindness shown to us. Thank you for the food, cards, flowers, memorials, and especially your prayers. Also, thank you for all those who organized, participated, and donated to the fundraiser. How blessed we are to live in such a caring community. May God bless you all. Diane Clawson Roland Clawson Bobby Clawson Levenna Gray Sherry & Doug Atkins John & Stacey Clawson Allen & Reba Clawson & entire family
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Local Hard Rock Band Makes Big Leaps
BY VALENYA FRANKS EDITOR valenyasphotos@gmail.com
Break the Silence is a hard rock band formed by DeWitt native Timothy Wylie. Along with his twin brother, Tyler, John Starks and Marc Cooper, both from Sillisaw, OK, the band has taken some serious steps to stardom. They played their first show on New Years 2012 and have played approximately 80 shows since then. The band has performed in Memphis, Oklahoma, and Cleveland, OH, which, incidentally, was their biggest gig. They were the opening act for the band Trapt in Cleveland and also got to play with them. They have also won a couple Battle of the Bands. True to the struggling musician style, the guys have experienced some hardships, and money gets tight. Sometimes, they’re forced to wear mismatched or no socks
Break the Silence band members (from left) Tyler Wylie, Marc Cooper, John Starks, and Timothy Wylie.
at all. They also tour in an old church van, but they embrace it and move on to the next show.
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HISTORY
Returned Slaves and Distraught Farmers, March 1863 Commandants of the depots were required to submit a list of slaves to be advertised regularly in newspapers, giving full description and the names of the owners. A general order was issued from Richmond in the first week of March in 1863 which established depots for recaptured slaves in each Confederate state, including one in Little Rock. Its purpose was to protect the rights of owners of slaves who had been recaptured from Union authorities, or who had otherwise fallen into the hands of the Confederate army. If not promptly delivered to their owners, all recaptured slaves were to be returned to the depot. Commandants of the depots were required to submit a list of slaves to be advertised regularly in newspapers, giving full description and the names of the owners. No bondsman could be moved away for at least a month after the listing was published. While remaining at the camp, slaves could be employed in public works such as bridge and road repair while under guard. Constructing buildings for army use and performing menial labor around military encampments were other occupations. Although this act was intended primarily for the slaves captured from the enemy or arrested as runaways, it also applied to slaves whose owners had hired them out to the army. The law not only protected slave property by regulating the manner in which physical needs were provided, but it also required public notice when sent from one locality to another. Thus, owners could always know where their slaves were and could bring them home when individual contracts permitted. (Margaret Ross, Chronicles of Arkansas, Arkansas Gazette, Little Rock, Arkansas, March 4, 1963.) As spring approached, it became evident Arkansas farmers would plant sufficiently only for their own use. Those north of the Arkansas River had been discouraged by confiscation of their crops for army use or by deliberate destruction by one side or the other to prevent crops from falling into enemy hands. Northwest Arkansas had been stripped from con-
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stant military operations that led up to the battles of Pea Ridge and Prairie Grove in 1862. Food and fodder all along the River from Little Rock to Fort Smith was also denuded by Southern forces. In the vicinity of Helena, the occupying Federal army had confiscated subsistence of all kinds from every plantation. The farmers along the Mississippi suffered plundering visits from Federal boats and guerillas. For these people there was little incentive to plant, knowing they would have to give up the crops to the next army that passed by. Only Southern Arkansas had no occupying army. But farmers were troubled by being forced to sell crops to the military and take payment with certificates of doubtful redemptive value. The outlook for new crops wasn’t good, but newspapers urged the people to begin spring planting as usual. The editors reminded citizens it was their patriotic duty to feed the Confederate army and the civilians on the home front. (Ross, Arkansas Gazette, February 20, 1963)
connections in Tennessee that could help move them further into the rock music scene.
When asked about their future plans, Timothy replied, “We’re getting famous!” He then laughed it off and informed me that they were moving to Fort Smith, but they would be back to play on March 30, 2013, for a Police Department fundraiser. Break the Silence has built a strong following so far. With local fans, statewide, nationwide, and even some international, the guys are grateful for all the support. “A special thanks to all those who have supported us and continue to support us,” Timothy Wylie said. You can check out the band out at www.facebook.com/btsofficialmusic. Samples of their music and the band profile can be found on reverbnation.com. Also for the gamers out there, Marc is continuously promoting the band on Xbox Live.
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Tuesday, February 19, Crow-Burlingame held a Customer-Appreciation Day Lunch where customers could come by and enjoy a barbeque plate lunch. ABOVE LEFT - Rodney Smith fixes Gus Cranston a plate while Elvin Smith looks on. ABOVE RIGHT - Gus Cranston adds barbeque to his sandwich and talks with Elvin Smith. BELOW LEFT - Rob Wells shakes hands with Charlie Logsdon, Crow-Burlingame manager. BELOW RIGHT - Rob Wells takes a break from serving drinks to pose for the photo.
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FAITH & RELIGION WEEKLY SERMON
All Who Turn to Christ On Forgiving the Hurts We Don’t Deserve Are Saved! By Pastor William Wood
(Second In A Six-Week Series On “Forgiveness�) It’s not a matter of “if;� it’s a matter of “when.� Hurts. They come in all shapes and sizes. And, they come from a lot of sources. But, we can rest assured we’ll all have them at one time or another— for that’s just the way life is down here on terra firma. Sometimes they’re verbal; other times they’re physical. But, they all hurt just the same. The difference is the verbal ones attack us inwardly. . .inflicting great damage on us emotionally, mentally and even spiritually. . .while the physical ones leave us battered, bruised and bleeding. But, those eventually heal; too often the inward ones don’t. And, for the rest of our lives those barbed comments and their vicious verbs, nasty nouns, acrid adjectives and adverbs, etc., continue to bind, blind and grind on us. Whoever said “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me� was either deluded or a great deceiver—for, long after the physical cuts and bruises have healed, those inward hurts will continue to live on UNLESS we learn how to let go of them. Yes, hurts are a part of life. They come to us either by commission or omission—i.e., those things said/done to us intentionally vs. those that were inflicted by negligence or neglect. Either way, we must learn to not dwell on them and use them as stepping stones, not stumbling blocks, in the development of our character and spiritual life. Let’s face it: Even as children we get hurt. Sometimes it’s little more than a disappointment, where we’re told we can’t have an ice cream cone or go over to Johnny’s house; other times it’s physical and/or verbal abuse that strike to the core of our being, leaving us feeling afraid and/or abandoned. And, it’s those hurts that will become an inward, emotional, mental and/or spiritual iceberg. Soon those hurts will fester and grow, resulting in
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all types of other disorders as we grow older; then, we wonder why we think, talk and act the way we do. It’s because of unresolved hurts within us. Even though we grow older and become an adult, inwardly we may still be that frightened child hiding in the corner or the closet. If we were repeatedly told “You’re no good and will never amount to anything� by one of our parents, those words will continue to haunt, taunt and control us even in adulthood UNLESS we learn how to release them and forgive the one(s) who said them to us. What about you, dear Reader? Do you still hear those “voices� of condemnation and accusation within your heart, even though it’s been years since someone actually talked to you that way? Until you quit listening to them or even joining in with them in self-condemnation or deprecation, you’ll continue being bound by them. That’s why you need the Lord’s Help. Too often we confuse His Voice with those of the devil, a parent, teacher, etc., “reading us the riot act.� Too often we view Him as some overbearing tyrant, whose whole purpose in our lives is to “rain on our parade.� But, those are all lies of the devil, dear Friend. And, you don’t have to listen to him any longer. Much better is listening to the “still, small Voice of God� (I Kings 19:12) and His Words of “I love you, will forgive you and never leave or forsake you� (John 3:16; Psalm 103:12; Jeremiah 31:34; Hebrews 13:5b). Only then can we be free of past hurts and keep from continually hurting others or ourselves. Here’s praying you’ll experience that firsthand today—which begins when you know God’s forgiven you and will now help you to forgive those who’ve hurt you. God bless you. (NOTE: If you’d like to contact Bro. Tom or receive his daily e-mail devotional, entitled “Morning Manna,� you can write him at P.O. Box 582, Coushatta, LA 71019 or e-mail him at pressingon@hotmail.com.)
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Where Jesus Christ Is Always Present In Word and Sacrament Pastor Chad Philipp
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John 6:37 “Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.� This scripture, and others like it, must forever stand before God teeming millions, as God’s undying, unfailing, unchanging word of promise, written by the finger of God over the Gate of Heaven. Christ did not die in vain. God gave Him a certain number to be the reward of His great sacrifice, and every one of them will be saved. As Jesus has said, “All the Father giveth me shall come to me.� Grace shall deal with them, and constrain them to come. But I must hurry and get to my main point, and in doing so, I will remind you of the first part of our verse in John 6:37, which says, “Him that cometh to me!� If you, as an individual, want to be saved, you must come to Christ There is no other way of salvation under Heaven, but our coming to Christ Jesus. Go wherever else you will, and plead whatever grounds you may think you have, you will still be lost until you come to Jesus and trust in what He has done to save you. Then what does it meant to turn to Christ? It is to stop trusting in all other ways of entering the Kingdom of Heaven. To come to Jesus is to leave everybody else. To come to Jesus is to leave everything else, to turn loose of every other hope. Are you trusting in your own works? Are you trusting in the merits of the Virgin Mary? Are you trusting in the angels in Heaven, or some saint who has gone on before you? Are you trusting in anything, or anybody except the Lord Jesus? If so, leave it and turn to the cross where Jesus suffered for our sins! Believe what Peter said, “Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is none other name under Heave given among men, whereby we must be saved.� To Jesus bleeding on the tree, turn and hear him calling thee! To turn to Jesus not only means to follow and obey him. You must take him to be your master and your Lord. Christ comes to save us from our sins, not in sin! He will therefore help us to leave our sins, whatever it is He will give us the victory over it. But I must stress our past in salvation, which is, “We must come to Him.� Will you do that? Will you come to Him? If not then as a minister of the Gospel, I have nothing more I can say to you except this, “He that believeth not in Him will perish without hope.� If you will not have God’s remedy for your soul’s problem there remains for you nothing but blackness and darkness forever and ever. Lost friend, you cannot be too old to come, nor to wicked to come, or too unknown by God to come. Neither have you committed the unpardonable sin, if you have a desire come. Come to him and you will discover that He will not cast you out. Amen.
To Judge or Not To Judge, That Is the Question
By Pastor Steve Ellison  Romans 14 establishes that within the church there are people who are strong and people who are weak. It seems that many of us regard those who cling to traditions as the strong, but that is not how the Holy Spirit describes the situation. Romans 14 says that those who embrace their liberty and freedom in Christ are the strong. However, the issue is that both groups consider themselves to be strong, and both groups have the same problem. Each group has taken their eyes off Christ and has begun to be unloving toward the other group. The fact that each group thinks it is the strong group makes the advice (commands) in Romans 13:1-13 so very effective. Our churches would drastically and dramatically change if we would only heed these words of wisdom. Verse one tells us plainly to accept the weak.  It can’t be addressed to the one I am in conflict with because I must be the strong one, right?  Verse one demands that I not pass judgment on the weak person’s opinions. Verse three illustrates this command with a very pertinent example that every person in that time would have been familiar with. You and I might need a little refresher on the issue.  Christians were struggling with whether or not to eat meat that might have been sacrificed to idols. In the pagan sacrifices, the meat was not always destroyed. Often that meat was simply offered to the idol and then sold on the open market. Thus some Christians were not comfortable with eating meat because they did not know if it had been offered to some pagan idol.  Most of us do not face this issue, but we face others like it. There are many things that are not morally wrong that we are not comfortable with because of our background, our culture, our training, etc. The Holy Spirit’s point is very simple. We are not to pass judgment on others. Verse three closes with a very pointed declaration: “God has accepted him.� If our hearts are right before God, He accepts us. Verse four asks a very probing question: “Who are you to judge the servant of another?� The obvious and expected answer is that I am not the one to judge because the weak church member is not my servant. The weak church member is the servant of the Lord. It is not my business to judge the servants of God.  The rest of the world will not recognize Christ as Lord because of how well I can impose my opinions or doctrine on the other church members. Rather the world will know Christ as Lord because of the love I have for other church members. In case you and I did not catch the first illustration, the Holy Spirit offers up a second example in verses five and six.  Verses seven through thirteen comprise a warning that flows from the illustration.  It is wise to pay attention when God repeats Himself. Please allow me to draw your attention to verses 12 and 13. Each and every one of us will give an account to God. This accounting is not referring to the weak who would have to explain their embracing of freedom. Rather, this accounting will be given by those who think they are the strong. According to verse thirteen, the accounting will be regarding stumbling blocks put in a brother’s way. That is a thing to be avoided.
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Personalize all things BABY The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will again serve as a host campus for the AgDiscovery summer enrichment program. The free, two-week residential program is designed to help students learn about careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness, regulatory science and plant pathology. “AgDiscovery is truly a wonderful and exciting program,” said Willie Columbus, UAPB AgDiscovery program coordinator. Last summer he said he watched as a group of students, most of whom did not know each other, morphed into a close-knit group of friends by the program’s end. Seeing the students bond through the various learning experiences provided by the program was “just an excit-
ing and amazing thing to watch,” Columbus said. He added that the UAPB Agriculture Department recruited two (of 13) students last fall as a result of the program. “I strongly encourage parents of children between the ages of 14 and 17 who might have an interest in the many fields of agriculture to have their child or children apply for enrollment into this summer program,” he said. “I know it will be an experience that will benefit them for a lifetime.” AgDiscovery participants live on UAPB’s campus and learn about agricultural science from university professors, practicing veterinarians and professionals working for the U.S. government. Students chosen for the program participate in hands-on labs, workshops, field trips
and other activities. The program is sponsored by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Geese wrangling, canoeing and extracting strawberry DNA are just some of the activities teens in the AgDiscovery program participated in. “When I first came to this camp, I had a totally different idea of what I wanted to do, but being here has given me an opportunity to look at different careers,” said Kenya Johnson, a recent participant. Program dates for this year are June 1528. Applications and/ or reference letters must be received on or before March 23. Students selected for the UAPB 2013 session pay only the cost of transportation to and from UAPB.
Tuition, room and board, and supplies for the twoweek program are covered by APHIS. For more information and to apply online or by mail, visit the APHIS AgDiscovery website at: www.aphis.usda.gov/agdiscovery where you can download the 2013 AgDiscovery brochure. To view pictures from a past program, visit UAPB’s SAFHS Facebook page at www.facebook. com/uapb.safhs. LIKE the page to receive updates and information about the program. Do not send your application to UAPB. Applications must be sent to APHIS and be completed in typed format. Read the application package and website carefully to avoid making errors. For more information, contact Willie Columbus at 870-575-7252 or columbusw@uapb.edu.
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ing should contact Ana. With no further business, the meeting adjourned with the Homemakers Prayer. Delicious refreshments of pimento cheese, and ham & cheese party sandwiches, chips, vegetables and dip and Heath Bar Cake were served by Katie Young and Cathy Fox. The next meeting will be March 21 at 2:00 p.m. Sandra and Shirley F will be hostesses, Mary K will bring inspiration, and the program will be given by Shirley J.
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morning refreshments for the meeting. Members were asked to let Ana know if you have any suggestions for the program. The Hobo Dinner will be held in the fall. A committee meeting has been scheduled for Friday, March 8, 9:00 a.m. Club members on the committee include Shirley Jackson, Gladys Hearn, Shirley Fread, Vickie McLain and Alma Young. The 4-H Banquet will be held Monday, March 11 at DeWitt High School. Shirley J, Gladys, Sandra and Shirley F volunteered to help with food preparations. Mary Katherine and Vickie will help with serving/ clean-up. The club will provide 3 white sheet cakes by Shirley J., Shirley F., and Alma. AEHC Spring Education Workshop will be March 13. Registration deadline is Feb. 25. Anyone interested in attend-
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favorite and hard to resist. In conclusion, Mrs. Alma noted that moderation is the key to eating chocolate. January minutes and treasurers report were given by Watson. Members were reminded that the club will sponsor the Miss Arkansas County Rice Contest on April 8. Rules for participants were discussed. Gladys Hearn reported on the EHC Board Meeting as follows: The Stuttgart School District is conducting a Health Fair on April 18 and has asked for help from EHC with the program. After discussion, Shirley Jackson made a motion to donate $15 to be used for fruit snacks, seconded by Mary K Ruffin. Motion passed. The EHC Spring Council Meeting will be April 10 at PCC, DeWitt. Our club will be hostess for the day. Plans will be discussed at the March meeting for providing
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Prairie Gems EH met on February 21 with 9 members present. The meeting was conducted by Secretary Onita Watson in the absence of the President and Vice President. Alma Young shared a devotional entitled “First Things First” and Mary Katherine Ruffin led the group in prayer. The educational program “Chocolate – A Functional Food?” was given by Alma Young, Foods Program Leader. Mrs. Alma passed out a variety of chocolate wrappers for the group to compare the nutritional value and main ingredients in different kinds of chocolate snack items. Several interesting facts relating to the benefits of chocolate were discussed, noting that dark chocolate provides the most benefit. Mrs. Alma passed out Hershey dark chocolate squares and tootsie rolls for members to sample and enjoy. All agreed that chocolate is a
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COMMUNITY NEWS DeWitt Business Leader’s Office Listed on National Register of Historical Places
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The L.A. Black Rice Milling Association, Inc., office in DeWitt has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the country’s official list of historically significant properties, Frances McCain, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program Director, announced February 20, 2013. The L.A. Black rice Association, Inc., office at 508 S. Monroe St., a simple brick commercial building constructed in 1942, is noteworthy for its association with a prominent businessman and promoter of rice production. “L.A. Black was a pillar for this community in the early twentieth century,” according to the National Register nomination. “He knew what the people of his town and county wanted and needed, mostly because he had grown up with many of them and had lived in their place. His connections as a farmer and banker put him in contact with many townsfolk in DeWitt. He either sold seed and supplies to them, underwrote their loans, or sold them gasoline for their tractors. He also employed many people throughout the county. His extensive land holdings required on-the-ground managers and farmers.” For more information on the National Register of Historic Places program, write the AHPP at 1500 Tower Building, 323 Center St., Little Rock, AR 72201, call the agency at (501) 324-9880 [TDD 501324-9811], send e-mail to info@arkansaspreservation.org or visit www.arkansaspreservation.org.
Ferguson Rural Health Clinic Open Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Suzette Boyd APN, Karri Mitchell APN,
and Ralph Maxwell MD Walk-Ins Welcome Or Call for Appointment 870-946-3637 1641 S. Whitehead Drive, DeWitt The family of Bill Ringo would like to thank everyone for the cards, calls, text, food, flowers and visits. We would also like to thank everyone who attended the memorial service. Thank you for all your prayers and please continue to remember our family in your prayers in the days ahead. God Bless you all.
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Blood donors are everyday heroes who help save lives. During March, Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross recognizes these lifesavers, thanks them for their generosity and encourages others to join their ranks. March was first proclaimed Red Cross Month in 1943 by former President Franklin Roosevelt. Since then, every president, including President Barack Obama, has designated March as Red Cross Month. The Red Cross has been helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies for more than 130 years. Since World War II, the Red Cross has been meeting the needs of patients throughout the U.S. and today partners with more than 3,000 hospitals and transfusion centers, providing blood products and specialized laboratory services. From cancer patients and accident victims to premature babies and those with blood disorders, someone needs blood every two seconds.
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Red Cross Blood Services milestones
1941 The Red Cross began to collect blood for the U.S. military with Dr. Charles Drew as medical director. 1948 The Red Cross implemented the first nationwide blood program for civilians. The first collection center opened in Rochester, N.Y. 1972 The Red Cross called for a national blood policy, which the federal government set up in 1974, supporting standardized practices and an end to paid donations. 1987 The Red Cross opened the Jerome H. Holland Laboratory in Rockville, Md., dedicated to biomedical research. 1992 The Red Cross applied standardized tests to ensure the safety of blood products. Today about a dozen tests are performed on every blood donation in five state-of-the-art national testing laboratories. org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Upcoming blood donation opportunities: Arkansas County March 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Stutt-
RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable sup-
ply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a non-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or join our blog at http:// blog.redcross.org.
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February Library Corner 2013 MEMORIALS: “Driving My Tractor” by Dobbins, in HONOR of Polly Alexander’s 90th Birthday, by Charlie, Jennifer, Kelsea, And Denton McGee “Elvis Unseen Archives” by Clayton, in HONOR of Jules Rousseau, by Vivien & Wilbur Meins
“Upon A Mystic Tide” by Hinze, in memory of Duuna Westlake by Lucy Landon “Beside a Dreamswept Sea” by Hinze, In memory of Duuna Westlake by Dorothy Campbell & Family “Beyond A Misty Shore” by Hinze, in memory of Duuna West-
lake by Andrea Wright “To Whisper Her Name” by Alexander, In memory of Curtis Brown by Mary Nell Johnson “Estelle” by Tharp, in memory of Estelle Tharp by James W Tharp ADULT FICTION: “The Double Game” by Fesperman “Paradise City” by
Mayor “Missing” by Gray “The Search” by Gray “Home By Dark” by Perry “After Tex” by Woods
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COMMUNITY NEWS Baptist Health Heart Institute Highlights National Heart Month With Heart Healthy Tips and Warning Signs Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women according to the American Heart Association. About 600,000 people die from heart disease in the United States each year – that’s one out of every four deaths. To help raise awareness of these startling facts as well as let residents know how to prevent heart disease, the Baptist Health Heart Institute (BHHI) is sharing heart healthy tips and warning signs during National Heart Month (February). For prevention, try these suggestions: Eat a healthy diet. Maintain a healthy weight. Exercise regularly. Monitor your blood pressure. Don’t smoke. Limit alcohol use. Have your cholesterol checked. Manage your diabetes. Take your medicine. The five major symptoms of a heart attack
include: 1.) Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck or back 2.) Feeling weak, light-headed or faint 3.) Chest pain or discomfort 4.) Pain or discomfort in arms or shoulders 5.) Shortness of breath. If you think you or someone you know is having a heart attack, please call 911 immediately. In addition, should anyone need cardiac care, BHHI has extended its services to Stuttgart and the surrounding communities through the healthcare system’s partner, Arkansas Cardiology, and Dr. Scott Davis. Dr. Davis’ special areas of interest are coronary and peripheral vascular diagnostics and interventions and nuclear cardiology. He is now seeing patients at Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart located at 1703 N. Buerkle. To make an appointment with Dr. Davis at Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart, please call Baptist Health
DR. SCOTT DAVIS
HealthLine at 1-888-BA-P-T-I-S-T. With more than 175 points of access, including seven hospitals, Baptist Health is committed to delivering “All Our Best� in healthcare to the people of Arkansas. For more information about the BHHI or heart services at Baptist Health, visit our website at www.baptisthealthheart.com. According to www. americanheartaccociation.com, the warming signs of a heart attack are different for women. angina is a warning sign of heart disease, and recognizing it and getting treated early may prevent a heart attack. Heart disease occurs when fatty build-up in your coronary arteries, called plaque, prevents blood flow that’s needed to provide oxygen to your heart muscle. As heart disease progresses, you may have tightness, pressure or discomfort in your chest during physical activity
or when stressed. But it goes away shortly after you stop the activity or get rid of the stress. Angina symptoms in women can also include feeling out of breath, nausea, vomiting, midepigastric discomfort or sharp chest pain. Once the extra demand for blood and oxygen stops, so do the symptoms. So why would angina symptoms be different in women and men? Heart disease in men is more often due to blockages in their coronary arteries, referred to as obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). Women more frequently develop heart disease within the very small arteries that branch out from the coronary arteries. This is referred to as microvascular disease and occurs particularly in younger women. Up to 50 percent of women with anginal symptoms who undergo cardiac catheterization don’t have the obstructive type of CAD.
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Fairwinds Auto Sales Shop Early for Best Selection 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LT W/2LT Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Front Head Air Bag, Rear Head Air Bag, A/C, AM/FM Stereo, CD Player, ABS, Cruise Control, Front Wheel Drive, Power Door Locks, Cloth Seats, Bucket Seats, Power Steering, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Traction Control, Power Windows, A/T, Engine Immobilizer, Steel Wheels, Rear Bench Seat, Passenger Air Bag Sensor, Front Side Air Bag, CD Changer, Power Driver Seat, Satellite Radio, Heated Front Seat(s), Rear Spoiler, Telematics
Price: $12,500
2008 Pontiac G6 Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Front Side Air Bag, Front Head Air Bag, Rear Head Air Bag, A/C, AM/FM Stereo, CD Player, ABS, Cruise Control, Front Wheel Drive, Power Door Locks, Bucket Seats, Power Steering, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Traction Control, Power Windows, A/T, MP3 Player, Engine Immobilizer, Steel Wheels, Telematics, Auxiliary Audio Input, Rear Bench Seat, Passenger Air Bag Sensor, CD Changer, Power Driver Seat
Price: $11,900 REG CAB 133.0’’ 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 2WD Work Truck Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, AM/FM Stereo, ABS, Rear Wheel Drive, Vinyl Seats, Split Bench Seat, Power Steering, Adjustable Steering Wheel, M/T, Engine Immobilizer, Tow Hooks, Steel Wheels, Passenger Air Bag Sensor, Multi-Zone A/C, A/C, Cassette, CD Player, Cruise Control, Power Door Locks, Running Boards/Side Steps, Cloth Seats, Bucket Seats, Power Windows, A/T, Privacy Glass, Rear Parking Aid, Tow Hitch
Price: $13,995 Huge inventory of Late Model, Pre-Owned Cars, Trucks & SUVs
Fairwinds Auto Sales 1636 South Whitehead Dr., DeWitt, Arkansas 72042 Phone (870) 946-3229 See our complete inventory at www.fairwindsautosales.com
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Charles Hamilton Appreciation Day “Mr. Charlie” is honored on his birthday with a proclamation by the City of DeWitt
Mayor Ralph Relyea of DeWitt proclaimed Sunday, February 24 as “Charlie Hamilton Appreciation Day” on the occasion of his 90th birthday. A public reception was held in his honor at First United Methodist Church at 2:00 pm on Sunday with over 125 persons in attendance bestowing well wishes to Mr. Charlie. The proclamation reads: “For his 65+ years of dedicated service to his customers and the City of DeWitt. Hamilton TV has been a mainstay of downtown DeWitt and has become known as “The Knowledge Corner.” For all the years of hard work and being a friend to all.” ABOVE LEFT - Charles Hamilton, front, center with family: (l-r) great-granddaughters: Keely & Sophie McClellen; daughter, Nancy Holmes, back: greatgranddaughter Abby & grandson, Matthew McClellen. ABOVE RIGHT - Family and friends came to greet Mr. Charlie on his special day. BELOW - Plenty of sweet treats were on hand to help in the birthday celebration.
Blue Seal Petroleum is back with alignments for cars & light trucks!! They have purchased the best technology Hunter Engineering Company has to offer... The HawkEye Elite Alignment System. <^kmbÛ^] :eb`gf^gm M^\agb\bZg% FZmm P^lm\hmm bl cnlm [Z\d _khf training and will make sure your alignment is done with precise accuracy... ;en^ L^Ze :eb`gf^gml lmZkm Zm cnlm
$49.95 plus tax Matt Westcott
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AgHeritage Farm Credit Services Customer Scholarship Program and University Scholarship Program Application Deadline March 15 AgHeritage Farm Credit Services has expanded their scholarship program. In addition to the Customer Scholarship Program for children and grandchildren of AgHeritage Farm Credit Services stockholder customers, AgHeritage FCS is now offering a University Scholarship Program. Customer Scholarship Program Since 2001, AgHeritage Farm Credit Services has provided scholarships to ease the burden of higher education for our customer-owners. Scholarships are awarded each year to AgHeritage FCS customer-owners’ children and grandchildren based on academic records, involvement in school-related activities and extracurricular activities/work. University Scholarship Program Beginning in 2013, AgHeritage Farm Credit Services will provide a $1000 scholarship to a current college student studying agriculture at an Arkansas university or college. You do not need to be a customer of AgHeritage FCS to apply for this scholarship.     Contact an AgHeritage FCS local branch office for complete eligibility, terms and conditions, and official applications or go to www.agheritagefcs.com. The 2013 Scholarship Program deadline is March 15.  If you have any questions concerning the scholarship programs, contact Sherry Williams, Senior Vice President Human Resources, at 501-210-4028 or sherry.williams@agheritagefcs.com or Amy Lyman, Marketing Manager, at 501-210-4003 or amy.lyman@ agheritagefcs.com. AgHeritage Farm Credit Services is a financial cooperative with owned and managed assets in excess of $935 million as of December 31, 2012, that provides credit and related services to more than 2,900 farmers and ranchers in 24 Arkansas counties. Branch offices are located in Batesville, Brinkley, Dermott, Lonoke, Newport, Pocahontas, Searcy, Star City and Stuttgart. We’re c e l e b r a t i n g t h e 59t h a n n i ve rs a r y o f L o u i s e C h i l de rs’ 21s t b i r t h d ay ! !
March 9th, 2013 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. DeWitt Community Center Honoring our mom Hosted by her children, Jerry, Vickie, Ronnie, Lisa and grandchildren All family and friends are invited Happy 80th Birthday Mamaw!
Marleigh Murphy’s version of a Greek style vase.
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2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab
2010 Dodge Ram Crew Cab 2WD Local one owner
Rambox, 20�wheels, local one owner
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel Laramie
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab SLT Sport Leather, 20� wheels, navigation
2011 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4x4 Lariat Ecoboost
2010 Ford F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel Lariat
2010 Chevrolet 1500 Crew Cab 4x4
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HUGE selection of late model low mile trucks to choose from... Starting as low as $16,980!
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FOR SALE
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FOR SALE – 4 New Uniroyal Tiger Paw Tires GTZ 225/55ZR17 $450. Black Husky Liner front & back floor mats, fit 2004-2007 Pontiac Grand Prix and 20062008 Chevy Impala $50. Call 870-509-0225. Adv. 52-1tp
FOR RENT – Old Don’s Catfish Kitchen and 3 other small buildings. Call (870) 946-5906. Adv. 51-4tp
FOR SALE - 14x56 2BR/2Bath mobile home located at Big Bayou Meto in Gillett, Arkansas. Remodeled inside, new septic system, new covered back deck. Washer, Dryer and all appliances included. No owner financing. $17500. 501-416-1562. Adv. 53-4tp
Dana’s House Thrift Store Sale This Friday & Saturday All clothes (except formal dresses), purses, & shoes are 50¢.
MEDICAL C O N VA L E S C E N T SUPPLIES – Canes, walkers, crutches, wheel chairs, hospital beds, bedside commodes. Tommy’s Rexall Drug Company. Adv. 3-tfc
MEMORIALS REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONE with a monument or marker. Call Leon Edwards at (870) 946-6354. Adv. 36-26tp IDLE ITEMS take up space. Sell them with an ad in the DeWitt EraEnterprise!
"Free Estimates"
HERRING ROOFING
Justin Herring 870-830-4006, or 870-830-3711
REAL ESTATE
Greg Ward
Construction No job too big or small.
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J & J TRAILER SALES 106 E. 17th, Stuttgart, AR Johnny & Joan Wood, Owners Trailers 4', 8' to 40' long U-Haul Portable Buildings FREE Trucks DELIVERY Carports 4-Sale 8'x8' to 16'x40' Call 870-673-4678 VISA 870-830-0719 MC
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Stuttgart Monument Co. Carroll and Vicki Martin 1308 E. 10th Street Stuttgart, Arkansas (870) 673-2120 (877) 741-2233
New Building Remodeling Carpet & Tile
DeWayne Fisher Construction 870-946-5853
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136 Court Square, DeWitt, AR (870)946-0131
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Watkins Tree Service 33 years experience Take downs, trim limbs, stump grinding
Complete tree services call David Watkins (870)-946-8018
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Don Maier Electric Established 1974 by Don Maier Sr.
SPECIALIZING IN RICE WELLS FOR OVER 34 YEARS SLADE WATKINS
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SERVICES MANNIS MOWING – Call for free estimates. Carroll 870-946-9088. Adv. 52-4tp
HELP WANTED FARM HAND NEEDED – Full Time Position. References needed. Send resume to: Farm Hand; P.O. Box 431; DeWitt, AR 72042. Adv. 42-tfc HELP NEEDED - Anyone interested in the upkeep of the Thompson Cemetery may mail donations c/o Elvin Wright, 175 Elm Branch Road, DeWitt, AR 72042. Adv. 53-3tfc PRIVATE SITTER – and/or Housekeeper for hire in DeWitt area. Has references. Over two years experience. Please call 1-870-509-2444. Adv. 52-2tp
GROUNDSKEEPER NEEDED – for the baseball/softball 2013 season. Duties include, but are not limited to, mowing, daily trash pickup, etc. For more info and interview, please send contact info to DBSA, P.O. Box 626, DeWitt, AR 72042. Adv. 52-1tfc CONCESSION STAND WORKER NEEDED – for the baseball/softball 2013 season. Duties include, but are not limited to, cooking, cleaning, and ordering supplies and food, etc. For more info and interview, please send contact info to DBSA, P.O. Box 626, DeWitt, AR 72042. Adv. 52-1tfc NEED EXTRA CASH? Clean out your attic or garage and sell those unused or unwanted items with a classified ad in the DeWitt Era-Enterprise! Deadline for ad submissions is Monday at noon. Call us today!
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for the 2013 year. Please send resumes to Oak Hills Country Club P.O. Box 574 No phone calls please.
LPN, RN I, & RN II
Secretarial Position
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR FULL-TIME, PART-TIME, AND PRN NURSES IN THE ER/OP & MATERNAL/CHILD
The First United Methodist Church in DeWitt, Arkansas is seeking a candidate for church secretary. The position is a part time position under the supervision of the pastor. This position requires strong computer skills, outstanding customer service, and continuous multi-tasking abilities. Interested candidates should send their resumes to the First United Methodist Church of DeWitt, 608 S. Grandview Dr., DeWitt, AR 72042. All resumes must be received by March 8, 2013 at 5pm in order to be considered for the position.
Dietary Position Available Full-time, Experience Helpful Apply in person No phone calls please.
LPN II • Current LPN license required. Current BLS preferred. • Previous nursing experience required. RN I • Current Arkansas RN License • One year of clinical nursing experience preferred. RN II • Current Arkansas RN License • One year of RN experience required.
For more information and to apply online baptist-health.com/jobs.
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Retirement Inn 1325 Liberty Dr., DeWitt, AR 72042
DeWitt Hospital & Nursing Home
DeWitt Era Enterprise Advertising and Editorial Deadline Monday Noon
1641 S. Whitehead Drive, DeWitt, AR 72042 DHNH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
DEWITT NURSING HOME is currently seeking RNs, LPNs & CNAs Sign on Bonuses Available New CNA Payscale Contact: Janice Vaughn or Dana Adams 870-946-3571 ext. 2251 & 2253
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AUCTIONS Auction Excavator,Gun’s, Shop Tools and More Saturday March 2nd at 9:00 a.m. 1908 Hwy 130 East Stuttgart Ar. Auctioneer’s note: Carl has cleaned out his shop and commissioned McPherson Auctions to sell at public auction Takeuchi TB025 excavator with 26hp engine, 8hp generator 4400 watts, Aluminum tool boxes, Craco fuel pumps, chop saw, pipe threader with tripod, combo heating and cooling window unit, hot water heaters, key machine, water pump, concrete saw, along with 12ga Super Mag, Browning BPS mag, 25-06 Ruger M77 Mark II, Savage 22-50, Model 39 Marlin 22, 12 Ga Remington Express, Weatherby 12ga, Model 92 Rossi 357 loop lever carbine, Winchester model 1905 32 SL, Remingtion 300SA Ultra Mag, Berretta Storm 9mm with round 17 round clip, Keltec 9mm 10 round clip, S&W40 Cal with 13 round clip, and Winchester 300 WSM model 70, All guns sell regardless of price and as always expect more day of sale 10 percent Buyer Premium on all items sold for more info contact us at McPherson Auctions mcphersonauctions.com 470 Ricusky Rd. Stuttgart 72160 RU ‡ $//% Sales by Pat presents Large Consignment Sale... Everything Sale Feb. 28 - March 3 Sale starts on THURSDAY 704 E. Michigan (Hwy. 79E) Stuttgart, AR Lots of good quality furniture: couches, wing back chair, sideboard, 10 book cases, kitchen cabinet, 2 dining room tbls/chairs, washer/dryer like new; china cabinets, very good desks, 2 double beds, 2 treaddle singer machines, 2 portable singer machines w/covers, old push mower, 2 lg pressure cookers, 3 reg. pressure cookers, 3 juicers, 12 sets dishes, lots of crystal stem ware and other pcs, pots/pans; lg quantity cast iron; several glass animals and lots of wall decor of African animals, metal detector, many lefton pcs; large elephant toy on wheels, Great lamps (all sizes); bed linens, marble eggs, leather club chr/ottoman, old wrought iron pcs, lots of toys/games; old gas cans w/ bales; piano stool, wood planes, bisque birds, a huge milk glass colOHFWLRQ ROG NLWFKHQ WRROV ORWV RI ÀVKLQJ LWHPV ¡ ÀVKLQJ boat; several sm tbls; silver banaboat; breyer horses; lots of glass items; lots of crm/sugars; t pots; red kitchen cart; sq lamp tbls, coffee tbls, tv cabinets; china cabinets, enamel pcs; metal wall signs from liquid store; cuckoo clock; tons of cook boods-paper backs-hard backs; chicken collection; Lobster party dishes and etc.; cake molds; Wilson footballs; deer mount; jars of buttons, what not shelf; baby scales; tv lamps; lots of holiday; avon items; barometer; elblem jac; ÀVKLQJ YHVWV KHUPDQ PLOOHU FORFN VHD VKHOO OJ FROOHFWLRQ NHURVHQH ODPSV FKLOG¡V VHZ PDFKLQH HPHUDOG SXQFK bowl; old trunk; decoys; moving decoys; bake potato dishes; EDE\ EHG SOD\ SHQ *ROG à DWZDUH LQ FDVH JROI FOXEV EDJ 2 creche groups; Shawnee pieces; tennis ball thrower; Box RI GHHU DQWOHUV OJ ELUGV RQ ULQJV GXFN SULQWV FRZER\ KDW old decoys soup cups... So very much more... come & see... remember...1st day is THURSDAY, FEB. 28. Numbers given Thurs. only from 6:30-8am. Watch Facebook and website for lots of pics! &DOO 3DW IRU PRUH LQIR RU
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Wix Farm Filter Sale Through the End of the Month Only!!
Call 877-596-6796
1614 S. Whitehead Dr. DeWitt, AR 72042 946-4211
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RNs & Aides Sign on Bonuses Available Contact: Rosie Killion 870-946-3571 ext. 2204
Adams Fertilizer Equipment DeWitt is now taking applications for
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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
City of DeWitt Annual Financial Statement 1/1/2012 to 12/31/2012 GENERAL FUND BEGINNING BALANCE
$171,379.13
REVENUE Sales Tax Revenue State Turnback 5 Mill Tax Franchise Tax Occupation Tax Liquor & Beer Permits Sanitation Fees Court Fines & Fees Other Revenue City Street Sales Tax Reimbursement from Other Funds
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
564,132.30 203,886.89 9,948.82 175,820.00 16,520.00 390.00 456,926.84 160,076.49 259,855.36 564,132.28 183,050.72
Total Revenue $ Total Funds Available $
2,594,739.70 2,766,118.83
Expenses Salaries Payroll Taxes Utilities Expense Supplies Expense Vehicle Expense City Street Sales Tax Administrative Expense Transfer to Other Funds Retirement Expense Insurance Expense Other Expense Chemicals
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
873,151.63 100,164.56 38,772.72 25,812.51 97,045.41 564,132.29 4,220.65 251,176.51 108,649.45 156,817.00 456,923.66 2,509.94
Total Expenses $ ENDING BALANCE $
2,679,376.33 86,742.50
STREET FUND BEGINNING BALANCE
$31,914.51
REVENUE State Turnback 5 Mill Tax Other Revenue Reimbursement from Other Funds
$ $ $ $
150,561.51 38,224.85 1,215.00 20,000.00
$
210,001.36
Total Funds Available $
241,915.87
Total Revenue
Expenses Salaries Payroll Taxes Utilities Expense Supplies Expense Vehicle Expense Street Lights Etc Insurance Expense Other Expense
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
75,406.98 5,648.25 6,053.68 6,468.43 13,196.99 63,909.36 16,200.00 22,714.81
$
209,598.50
ENDING BALANCE $
32,317.37
Total Expenses
MOSQUITO CONTROL FUND BEGINNING BALANCE
$40,785.50
REVENUE Other Revenue DeWitt Water Co.
$ $
16,432.95 79,832.22
Total Revenue $ Total Funds Available $
96,265.17 137,050.67
Expenses Salaries Payroll Taxes Vehicle Expense Other Expense Aerial Spray Chemicals
$ $ $ $ $ $
12,717.87 972.92 1,516.41 25.00 2,105.65 47,102.55
Total Expenses $ ENDING BALANCE $
64,350.40 72,700.27
$OO ÂżQDQFLDO UHFRUGV IRU WKH &LW\ RI 'H:LWW $UNDQVDV are for public record and are open for public inspection during regular business hours of 8:00 am through 5:00 pm Monday through Friday at City Hall in DeWitt, Arkansas. If the record is in active use or in storage and therefore not available at a time a citizen asks to examine it, the custodian shall certify this fact in writing to the applicant and set a date and time within (3) three days at which time the record will be available for inspection and copying. Lelia Bell, CITY CLERK
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-220), the Southeast Arkansas Workforce Investment Board hereby invites all interested parties to review and comment on the Southeast Arkansas Local Plan for the Counties of Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson and Lincoln. The deadline for reviewing the Plan is March 28, 2013. Copies of the Southeast Arkansas Local Plan may be obtained by emailing Mr. David Dempsey, Deputy Director of the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District, Inc. at dempsey@cablelynx.com or may be reviewed in person at the SEAEDD Office, located at 721 Walnut Street, Pine Bluff between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adv. 53-1tfc
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 February 6, 2009, Michelle L. Kirkman executed a mortgage conveying certain property therein described to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; and WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded February 9, 2009, at Book 2009, Page 678 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 LA4-555/700 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 Michelle L. Kirkman by Act 885 of 2011; the party initiating this action is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Attn: Correspondence Mail, Mail Code LA4-555/700 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203, (866)5505705; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to Michelle L. Kirkman by Act 885 of 2011; and WHEREAS, there may be tenants that claim an interest in the real property herein based upon said tenancy. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Attorney-in-Fact, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Attorneyin-Fact will, on March 27, 2013, at or about 3:45 P.M. at the Arkansas County Courthouse in Stuttgart, Arkansas, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash, free from the statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived in the mortgage, said property being real estate situated in Arkansas County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 4, Bemis Addition to the Town now City of Stuttgart, Arkansas County, Arkansas, running thence West along the South line of said Lot 4 100 feet, thence North parallel with the East line of said Lot 4 150 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Lot 4 to the East line of said lot 4; thence South along the East line of said Lot 4 to point of beginning, the same being a tract 100 feet by 150 feet; also designated as Lots 1 and 2 of Block 4, Bemis Addition to Stuttgart, Northern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas. Each of said Lots 1 and 2 being a tract of ground 50 feet wide East and West by 150 feet North and South. More commonly known as: 408 West 16th 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. 355-178414 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Angela Boyd (2008250) Agent for Mortgagee DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_kthomas_130117_ 845 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit http://WWW.MYFIR.COM� WWW.MYFIR.COM or for general information call 501-224-5239 Adv. 53-1tfc
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT – PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLADYS VIRGINIA MITCHELL, DECEASED CASE NO. PR-2013-7 NOTICE Last known address of Decedent: 813 Troy Mitchell Road, DeWitt, Arkansas 72042 Date of death: August 14, 2012 An instrument dated May 28, 1996, and October 13, 2004, was on the 20th day of February, 2013, admitted to probate as the Last Will of the above named Decedent and the undersigned has been appointed Executor therunder. Contest of the probate of the will can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by the law. All persons having claims against the Estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the Estate. However, claims for injury or death caused by negligence of the Decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the Estate. This Notice first published the 28th day of February, 2013. BOYD & BUIE Attorneys at Law 308 Court Square DeWitt, AR 72042 ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE KELLY MITCHELL 59 Allen Watkins Lane DeWitt, AR 72042 EXECUTOR Adv. 53-2tfc
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT – PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ULYESS TROY MITCHELL, DECEASED CASE NO. PR-2013-8 NOTICE Last known address of Decedent: 813 Troy Mitchell Road, DeWitt, Arkansas 72042 Date of death: January 30, 2013 An instrument dated May 28, 1996, and October 13, 2004, was on the 20th day of February, 2013, admitted to probate as the Last Will of the above named Decedent and the undersigned has been appointed Executor therunder. Contest of the probate of the will can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by the law. All persons having claims against the Estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the Estate. However, claims for injury or death caused by negligence of the Decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the Estate. This Notice first published the 28th day of February, 2013. BOYD & BUIE Attorneys at Law 308 Court Square, DeWitt, AR 72042 ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE KELLY MITCHELL 59 Allen Watkins Lane, DeWitt, AR 72042 EXECUTOR Adv. 53-2tfc
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS NORTHERN DISTRICT – PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF MASON EUGENE SMITH CASE NO. PR-2013-2 RONALD EUGENE SMITH AND TAMMY ANN SMITH PETITIONERS VS. JAMES HESTERMAN RESPONDENT WARNING ORDER You are hereby notified that Ronald Eugene Smith and Tammy Ann Smith, whose attorney is Christina Boyd, and whose attorney’s address is 308 Court Square, DeWitt, Arkansas, 72042, has filed a Petition herein against you. A copy of such Petition will be delivered to you or to your attorney upon request. You are also notified that you must appear and defend by filing your answer or other responsive pleading within thirty (30) days of the date of the first publication of this warning order; and in the event of your failure to do so, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition as circumscribed by the laws of this State. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Clerk of the Court on this 14th day of FEBRUARY, 2013. MELISSA WOOD Probate Court Clerk By: Sheila Shook D.C. Adv. 52-3tfc
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LEGAL NOTICES Blackland Prairie Restoration A Success
Photo and article courtesy of www.naturalheritage.com
Blackland prairies and woodlands were historically abundant in south central United States, occupying approximately 12 million acres prior to European settlement. Today, less than one percent of the blackland ecosystem remains with less than 5,000 acres in a high-quality condition. Terre Noire Natural Area, located in Clark County, is one such example supporting blackland prairie and woodlands in the Coastal Plain of Arkansas. The natural area can be divided into different units, ranging from high-quality blackland prairie and woodland to degraded blackland habitat, in which habitat quality is tied to the length of time since tracts were acquired and subsequently managed ecologically. The tracts managed for the longest period of time consist of high-quality blackland communities and support nine Arkansas Wildlife Action Plan species of greatest conservation need. Tracts of land acquired in more recent years (late 2000’s) support large areas of degraded blackland prairie and woodlands encroached by eastern red cedar due to decades of fire suppression This project focused on restoring open conditions to degraded blackland prairie and oak-hickory woodlands encroached by eastern red cedar. As a result, dense stands of cedar were removed from 100 acres and 520 acres were burned by prescribed fire. Restoration of degraded blackland prairie and woodland at Terre Noire increased suitable habitat for grassland and woodland bird and insect species of greatest conservation need. It also restored an ecological fire regime to tracts suppressed by fire, which in turn is necessary to maintain blackland communities for species of conservation concern, and provided connectivity of restored habitat to existing, high-quality blackland prairie and woodland in adjacent portions of the natural area. A larger block of quality habitat was created providing valuable foraging and breeding resources benefitting nine grassland and woodland bird and insect species of greatest conservation need known from the site. Additionally, in-depth studies were conducted monitoring the response of species of greatest conservation need to the habitat restoration. Movements of two rare species, the Diana and White Long-horned Bee, from high-quality habitat at Terre Noire to areas that underwent extensive restoration, showed that these species responded favorably to habitat enhancement. Neither of these species was detected in degraded habitat before restoration began. Post-restoration, both species expanded into restored habitat, demonstrating that additional habitat became available and the quality of habitat was suitable to support them. This project was funded with assistance from the State Wildlife Grant Program. Through this valuable program and cooperation with state and federal partners, this project substantially increased the ecological productivity of blackland prairie and woodland communities at Terre Noire Natural Area. This has greatly increased the ability of species of greatest conservation need known from the site to persist longterm - See more at: http://www.naturalheritage.com/ news-events/whats-new/blackland-prairie-restoration-success/default.aspx#sthash.qOwWZGoB.dpuf
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 February 24, 2009, Kristopher L. Thompson executed a mortgage conveying certain property therein described to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; and WHEREAS, said mortgage was duly recorded March 5, 2009, at Book 2009, Page 1231 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 LA4-555/700 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 Kristopher L. Thompson by Act 885 of 2011; the party initiating this action is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Attn: Correspondence Mail, Mail Code LA4-555/700 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 Kristopher L. Thompson 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-inFact will, on March 20, 2013, 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: A tract of land located within the North 469 feet of the East 125 feet of a tract of land heretofore conveyed by John W. Perry and wife to Gail Fox and Carolyn F
Adams in deed appearing of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for the Southern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas in D&M Record S-9 at Page 185, the tract herein conveyed being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at a point on the West right of way of Maple Street in the City of DeWitt, Arkansas, run thence South a distance of 70 feet along the said West right of way of Maple Stree; thence West a distance of 120 feet; thence North a distance of 70 feet; thence East a distance of 120 feet to the point of beginning in accordance with a surbey made by Thomas J Strode. The above tract is conveyed subject to an easement 10 feet in width across the East end thereof and an easement 5 feet in width across the West end thereof for utility purposes. Also, being described as Lot 5, Block 1, Adams and Fox Subdivision to the City of DeWitt, Southern District, Arkansas County, Arkansas. More commonly known as: 305 North Maple Street, De Witt, Arkansas 72042 UNLIKE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALES, THIS STATUTORY FORECLOSURE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE Arkansas County Courthouse OR, IF THERE IS NO AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE FRONT DOOR, THEN THE SALE WILL BE HELD AT THE PLACE AT SAID VENUE WHERE FORECLOSURE SALES ARE CUSTOMARILY ADVERTISED AND CONDUCTED. This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY WILL BE AUCTIONED WITH RESERVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE. W&A No. 355-230826 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Angela Boyd (2008250) Agent for Mortgagee DNoticeofDefaultMortgageeAR_kthomas_130110_1609 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM, or for general information call 501-224-5239
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 12, 2007, George F Grammer and Melissa L Grammer executed a deed of trust conveying certain property therein described to Bank of England dba ENG Lending, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nominee for Bank of England DBA ENG Lending and Bank of England DBA ENG Lending’s successors and assigns; and WHEREAS, said deed of trust was duly recorded October 22, 2007, at Book 2007, Page 6264 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 CitiMortgage, Inc., 1000 Technology Drive, , O’Fallon, MO 63368, (866)272-4749; WHEREAS, the mortgagee or beneficiary has provided the undersigned a copy of the letter required to be sent to George F Grammer and Melissa L Grammer 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 March 13, 2013, 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: Lot Fourteen (14) in Crescent Park Subdivision of Opal Waller Addition to the City of DeWitt, Southern District of Arkansas County, Arkansas, as per replat recorded in Survey Record A Page 60. More commonly known as: 14 Crescent Park Drive, 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 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 TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE AND ALL TRANSFER TAXES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER. W&A No. 436197518 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C. 1521 Merrill Drive, Suite D-220 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 219-9388 Kate Lachowsky (2012039) FHA No. 0313478054 DNoticeofDefaultTrusteeAR_tgober_130102_ 959 For more information regarding this foreclosure sale, visit WWW.MYFIR.COM, or for general information call 501-224-5239 Adv. 51-4tfc
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News In and Around Gillett By Darla Grantham Holzhauer Family Weekend Johnny and Margie Holzhauer hosted family during the weekend of February 16. Almost everyone attended the Gillett Fire Department Fish Fry on Saturday, and everyone was present for a birthday party to celebrate Margie’s and grandson Barrett Whiting’s birthdays on Saturday evening. Those in attendance were Johnny and Margie Holzhauer; Jody and Lynn Holzhauer, their children and grandchildren; Blake, Jennifer, Landon and Emerson Holzhauer of Searcy; Russell, Erin, Carson and Hayden Simon of Wynne; Donna Slay of Hot Springs, her children and grandchildren; Dustin, Kate, and Abby Slay of Little Rock, and Nathan Slay of Conway; Gayle Womack, her children and grandchildren, Jordan Gardner and Reese of Weiner, Ryan, Kenna, and Eli Womack of Jonesboro; Sheila and Mike Dodson, their children and grandchild; Bryce, Lauren and Macoy Dodson of Wynne, Mallory Dodson, and guest Hunter Sweetin; Nancy and Sammy Whiting and their children, Austin and Barrett, and guest Fran Jennings of DeWitt. Sunday morning Pastor Chad Philipp baptized Hayden Simon, surrounded by her family, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Jennifer Holzhauer, Jordan Gardner
Applications are available at www.firstelectric.coop. Call First Electric at 800-489-7405 for more information. Jacob deLinde, Andrew Powell and Madisyn Swaffar on the 2012 Youth Tour.
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and Adam Simon served as her sponsors. Special guests included Nancy and David Simon of Forrest City; Adam, Jarra Kaye, Cooper and Walker Simon of Fayetteville; Hollie and Chris Bassham of Wynne; Jerry and Kim Smith, Samantha Smith and Caleb Whiteside of North Little Rock. Pastor Philipp and his family, Joni, Mahalie, Kahlan and Banks joined the family for lunch. Gillett EHC Meets in February The Gillett Extension Homemakers Club held its February meeting on Tuesday, February 19, at the home of Thelma Connelly. Club president Margie Hackney called the meeting to order.  Rose Ella Smith read an inspirational message based on Romans 12:13 about “welcome� signs, both written and
CANADA The Career Pathways Initiative at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA)-Dewitt is proud to announce that Tameka Canada, of Dumas, is its “Student of the Quarter� for the 2013 spring semester. Canada, the mother of three children, 11-year-old Kadrionce, 6-year-old Kaiden, and 1-year-old Kasyn, will
earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education when she graduates. “I enjoy spending time with my family in my spare time,� she said. The Career Pathways Initiative assists students in overcoming obstacles to enable them to complete a degree program. When Canada was asked about some of the obstacles that she had to overcome to enroll in college, she stated, “I had to find childcare that best accommodated my children as well as my class schedule.� Canada added, “Career Pathways helped prepare me for the future. The program offered test-taking skills, ideas on how to prohibit
college burnout, and gas She noted that comvouchers that have been ing to PCCUA was a very helpful throughout good decision, adding, my college experience at “I attended PCCUA to PCCUA.� obtain my CDA. I am Canada came to Ca- now completing my reer Pathways in Au- A.A.S., and I am also gust, 2010, with a posi- looking forward to tive attitude, confidence, walking across the stage and fierce determina- with my cap, gown, and tion. These positive el- honor tassel.� ements have allowed Career Pathways is her to receive several designed to improve excellence awards that the earnings and postdemonstrate her aca- secondary education demic progress while attainment of Arkansas’ participating in the Ca- low-income adults, and reer Pathways program.            help students attain the When asked what her skills needed to earn a greatest experience at college degree and marPCCUA has been, Can- ketable job skills. To ada said, “My greatest learn more about the experience as a student Career Pathways proat PCCUA was obtain- gram or to enroll, visit ing my technical certifi- Lee Anne Jones at PCcate in May 2012. And I CUA-DeWitt or contact had the honor of being her at (870) 946-3506, inducted into Phi Theta ext. 1642. Kappa honor society.�
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Dorothy Connelly, secretary, led roll call with the question:  “What is your favorite chocolate?�  Answers from members varied from dark chocolate, Mounds and Almond Joy candy bars, Black Forest cake, to any thing chocolate and any type of chocolate. Arlene Ferguson was also present, but Jewel Brixie, Debbie Daniels, Dorothy Faye Dixon, Cheryl Pfaffenberger and Anita Trimble were unable to attend.  Everyone enjoyed the delicious refreshments furnished by Thelma Connelly.  Ferguson won the door prize.  The meeting adjourned with members reciting the Homemaker’s Prayer. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 19, at 2 p.m. at The Paddy in Gillett with Smith as hostess.
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The Choices in Living Resource Center is a valuable link to the many available options for long term living. We can provide information on: • Options Counseling • In-Home Services • Medicaid • Support Groups • Home ModiďŹ cations • Family Caregiver Assistance • Disability Resources • Prescription Drug Assistance • How to Apply for Services
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oral, and about hospitality.  Hackney shared a brain-activity puzzle with club members to unscramble names of vegetables.  Words such as “tagaruab,� “ramdust,� and “dashiers� were easily deciphered as “rutabaga,� “mustard,� and “radishes,� but “busccermu� and “pegtagnl� gave a few problems until Hackney translated them as “cucumbers� and “eggplant.� Weinrich presented an interesting program on “Chocolate—a Functional Food?�  She told us that the darker the chocolate is, the better it is for us.  Chocolate can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol.  It is rich in antioxidants and can help boost serotonin levels in the brain. Moderation, of course, is the key to eating chocolate for it to be good for us.
CANADA SELECTED AS PCCUA-DEWITT ‘STUDENT OF THE QUARTER’
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The Holzhauer great-grandchildren (left to right):Â Abby Slay, Carson Simon, Margie Holzhauer holding Macoy Dodson, Johnny Holzhauer holding Eli Womack and Hayden Simon, Landon Holzhauer holding Reese Gardner, and Emerson Holzhauer.
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Announcing
1/2 Price signups this Friday 4:30-6:30 & Saturday 11-1
1st Child $25.00 - 2 or more $35.00 @ The DeWitt Ball Park Ages 4-Up, Girls must be 4 by Jan. 1, 2013 Boys must be 4 by May 1, 2013 F]o hdYq]jk hd]Yk] Zjaf_ [ghq g^ Zajl` []jlaĂš[Yl] Also, while registering your child, purchase a ball print - for your family, child, grandchild, or just personalize with a message. All ball prints will be painted on the walkway starting at the entrance and only a limited number will be sold. T-Ball, Baseball, & Softball
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COMMUNITY NEWS St. Charles, Ethel, and Crocketts Bluff News
By Margaret Aycock
There’s not a lot of news in the St. Charles area this week. I haven’t heard anything and no one in the area has let me know of anything so, I suppose I will just have to write whatever I can think of. I guess with the weather like it has been, no one knows what to do anymore. One day it is so pretty outside, the next day the ground is covered with ice or snow. But that’s our Arkansas weather. Any time
anyone ask me how our weather is down here in the south, I just tell them “come on down and stay a while and everyone will treat you so many ways that you will have to like one of them”. That’s kind of how our weather is. I have had so many ladies in our community to ask me to put recipes when I can. I know how I love to cook and I’m always looking in news. MAMAW LEE’S CHOCOLATE CAKE 2 cups sifted flour 2 1/2 soda
2 tsps. salt 1/2 cup cocoa 2 cups Wesson Oil 2 cups buttermilk 2 tsps. vanilla 4 eggs 2 1/2 cups sugar Combine sugar, eggs & Wesson Oil, beat thoroughly. Sift all dry ingredients, add alternately with buttermilk. Pour into two 8-inch round or square pans, or a 10x13 cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or when a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean.
CHOCOLATE ICING 2 cups sugar 4 level tablespoons cocoa 2 tablespoons White Karo 1 cup Pet Milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla 2 tablespoons butter Cook to soft boil stage. Let cool slightly and then ice cake. BIRTHDAYS: Jo Alla Nutt - Feb. 25 Diana Graves - Feb. 27 ANNIVERSARY: William & Carol Ann Sneed - March 1
Is There Anything Wrong with PreMarital Relations? 3rd in a Series: Questions About the Christian Faith By Rev. Daniel Kirkpatrick In the last 50 years, a major sexual revolution has occurred. Society is now saturated with sexual images in film, television, internet, and social media. Magazines at grocery store checkouts loudly state “everything you wanted to know about sex, plus much more.” What was once discreet and respected intimacy between married adults, sex is now the idol of our times. At the same time, a drastic change in marriage and family life with almost 50% of marriages ending in divorce. The result is fewer couples are willing to enter into marriage in the first place. Only two out of three conceptions now take place inside marriage and lead to birth. These new attitudes toward marriage and sex include hidden dangers. Many find themselves trapped in promiscuous lifestyles which destroy self-esteem and expose them to sexually transmitted disease, and putting a person at risk to form a lasting relationship. From the optimistic embrace of sexual liberation of the 1960’s, many have come to the reality that something is fundamentally wrong with the socalled sexual liberation. The Christian Church and society in the past have held repressive and negative attitudes toward sex. The Victorian era was well documented for its sexual prudery. These prejudices and the sense of guilt associated with sex still affect the lives of many. Both of these extremes, the obsession of our modern culture and the repression of former times are a far cry from the biblical understanding of sex, which isn’t outdated but highly relevant to us and our society today. It’s by looking to our Maker’s instructions which bring liberation and fulfillment. The Bible affirms our sexuality: God made us male and female (Gen. 1:27). Jesus had a physical body. Everything God made was declared, “very good”--including our sexual organs, which our loving Heavenly Father created for our enjoyment. God invented sex! Our sexual desires are God-given, and like fire in the fireplace, is a great blessing when enjoyed in the right context. Adam and Eve were “naked, and they felt no shame” (Gen. 2:25). No guilt was attached to their sexuality, which is why we should be able to speak about it openly and frankly without embarrassment. C.S. Lewis states, “Pleasure is God’s idea, not the devil’s.” Sex, in the right context, is good and beautiful. God and the Bible have a high view of sexual relationships. Marriage is a reflection of Christ’s relationship to the Church (Eph. 5). There is great freedom within marriage. God created humans to be bonded together,
“glued together” as male and female within the covenant of marriage and sexual (and emotional) intimacy is the basis of the relationship. When Jesus spoke of marriage, He went back to the creation account: “For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother and be united with his wife, and they will become one flesh” (Matt. 19:5, quoting Gen. 2:24). Tragically, God’s great gift has been distorted by human sin. Our sin affects every area of human life, including our sexuality, and none of us is in a position to pass judgment upon another. When Jesus said to those who were going to stone the woman caught in adultery, “If any of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her” (John 8:7), the context was not just any sin, but specifically sexual sin. The fact that we are all guilty doesn’t mean it doesn’t matter or that we shouldn’t make an attempt to avoid sin. Jesus told the woman, “Leave your life of sin” (John 8:11). The Maker’s instructions in regards to the responsible fulfillment of our sexuality were given in love: our Heavenly Father doesn’t want us to get hurt. Therefore, God designed and intended sexual intercourse for our enjoyment in the context of marriage. Sex outside of marriage is a distortion of God’s good gift and falls short of His ideal. Jesus used the Bible as His authority and if Jesus is our Lord, we must follow His lead. This means, like Jesus, we don’t condemn people who stray, for He calls us to accept and love people unconditionally as He does. As the same time, we would be remiss if we did not teach and model the biblical standard against sin and the distortion of why God intended. We are to “speak the truth in love,” and indeed, it is a part of loving people. Sex outside of marriage may feel good for the moment, but when God’s pattern is broken, people get hurt. Many men and women have been introduced to not the mystery of sex as a teen, but the misery and shame that accompanies it when God’s pattern in broken. We risk hurting 1) ourselves; 2) others; 3) society; and 4) lastly, we hurt God. God’s standards for our behavior are very high, and in our promiscuous society they aren’t easy to keep. God, in His love, sent Jesus to restore us. He came to set us free. Jesus did not come to condemn the world but to save it. He gives us the power to resist temptation, to guard and protect our minds and hearts from exposure to images and stories which pollute our souls, via internet, film, TV, or other media; and God brings forgiveness and healing so that we can begin again. “So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!” (2 Cor. 5: 17).
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Blue Seal Petroleum Now Offering Alignments The business has recently purchased top of the line alignment equipment and is ready to serve your automotive needs. Blue Seal Petroleum is now offering alignments of cars and light trucks. The business has just recently purchased new technology from Hunter Engineering Company, called the HawkEye Elite Alignmnent System which will enable them to perfom accurate alignments on your vehicle. Certified Alignment Technician Matt Westcott has received extensive training in the area of alignments and is ready to provide you with top quality service. The business also offers tires, featuring brands like Uniroyal, Multi-Mile, Michelin, Diesel Gas, and Bridgestone. With friendly local faces and name brand products and services, you’ll feel comfortable trusting your vehicle to the professionals at Blue Seal Petroleum. Call today to make an appointment, or for their hours of operation - 870-946-1862.
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COMMUNITY NEWS DeWitt Dragons Baseball and Softball Schedules
Buying A Good Used Tractor
2013 DeWitt Dragons Baseball Schedule Feb 26-Mar 2
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When you buy anything used, you’re taking a gamble that whatever you purchase will last longer than the time it takes you to get it home. When you’re talking about something small, the fact that it could turn out to be a lemon may not seem like a big deal, but when you’re talking about something as large as a tractor, that’s an entirely different matter. Here are some pointers on buying a good used tractor. On the day of the sale, most tractors are sold “ride and drive,� which means that you can drive the tractor after you buy it to make sure the block is solid, the differential is fine and the transmission works. If you find something wrong with any of these three, you are not obligated to buy the tractor. If, however, you find something else wrong, you must go forward with your purchase and buy the trac-
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tor as is. To ensure the latter doesn’t happen to you, check out the tractor carefully before you bid on it. Here are some other important tips to ensure you buy a good used tractor: • Check the dealer’s suggested retail price for the tractor and don’t go above it. • Check with the owner to find out why the tractor is being sold and ask to see the maintenance records. • Check with the dealership regarding service and replacement parts for the tractor. • Check that the tractor hasn’t been stolen or mortgaged. • Check the transmission, brakes, clutch, exhaust, air intake, steering and gauges when taking the tractor for a test drive. • Check the engine for smoke or knocks. • Check the overall appearance of the tractor. Look for new welds, rust,
holes, cracked hoses and belts, faded paint, cakedon dirt and loose nuts. Make sure that any body repairs have been done properly. • Check the cooling system for rust and contamination. • Check the air filter for leaks in the seals, intake hoses and connections. • Check the tires for cuts, breaks or cracks. • Check the grease fittings to see if a grease gun has been used. • Check the hydraulic oil pressure and flow. • Check the oil for signs of age and leaks. While you’re at it, inspect the rings, valves, bearings and cylinder walls for excessive wear. • Check the hydraulic connections for contaminated plugs. • Check the front wheel rotation. Jack up the machine and rotate the front tires, looking for side clearance in the seals and bearings.
• Check the hydraulic and transmission fluid for contamination and filings. • Check the bearings, pulleys, chains, shafts and bushings for excessive clearance, and the belts and pulleys for alignment. Make sure there is no excessive vibration in any of these areas. • Check the hydraulic lift. Keep in mind that it may run fine without anything on it, so add some weight to it and test it out. If the tractor has remote hoses, activate the remote hose spools with the motor running. If you hear them lug down the motor, there’s a good chance the lift is fine. When buying a tractor at auction, there is no surefire way to guarantee you won’t get burned. Going in armed with the knowledge of what to look for, however, may help you avoid coming away with a lemon.
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