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(USPS 088-820) Vol. 131, Number 5 DeWitt, AR 72042 • 14 Pages • 2 Sections • 75 cents

AROUND THE COUNTY

The Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday and Black History Banquet was held Saturday, January 26th. See Page 13A

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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Best of DeWitt - Good Neighbor of the Year

DMS First Semester Awards Assembly The DeWitt Middle School “First Semester Awards Assembly” will be held Friday, February 1 in the cafeteria. 6th grade awards will be presented at 8:50a.m. 7th and 8th graders will be presented at 9:30a.m. This event is open to the public.

DeWitt Athletic Booster Club Honoring 9th grade basketball players and cheerleaders The DeWitt Athletic Booster Club will honor the 9th grade basketball players and cheerleaders on Thursday, January 31st, after the 7th grade games. Games will start at 5:30.

DeWitt Athletic Booster Club Meeting The DeWitt Athletic Booster Club will meet Wednesday, February 6th at 5:30 in the DeWitt High School Library.

Coming up: February 4 – 4-H Officers and Leaders Meeting, 5:00 p.m. at Extension Office, DeWitt February 7 – Rice Production Meeting, 8:00 a.m. at Rice Research & Extension Center.

Jean Prange (6th from the left) and Betty Cotner (4th from the right), Good Neighbor of the Year winners, at the ribbon cutting for the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry.

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The Best of DeWitt Good Neighbor of the Year award went to two women who work hard to help the community, Jean Prange and Betty Cotner. “If you looked in the dictionary by good neighbor, you would find a picture of these two ladies.” Kenneth Graves, the food pantry director, stated. They helped start the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry, and they also contribute a lot of time to running it. Jean Prange read that many children in South Arkansas County go to bed hungry every night and wanted to do something. She could have given a donation to some distant agency. Instead,

she chose to go into action. She contacted Betty Cotner to assist her. Together they visited a local food bank in Stuttgart to find out how to get started, held town meetings to gain local support and rented a building on the Court Square. It was a dream that took a lot of work but got started a lot quicker than expected due to their determination. In less than two months, they were open for business and have now served approximately 300 families. This has been for the good of the community and the surrounding areas. Being a good neighbor is about being someone who cares about and wants to help others. Jean Prange not only helps with the food pantry, but she also helps with the free clinic as well as the com-

munity center in Crocketts Bluff. She keeps a positive attitude no matter the situation. Betty Cotner is active in her church at Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Since she lives in town, Betty often stops what she’s doing to respond to emergency calls from the Food Pantry. Both women work hard to see that people of the community who are less fortunate have food. They make sure the pantry is always stocked and want to do whatever they can to help others. These women want to help. Kenneth Graves states, “Being a good neighbor is an honor to receive. Congratulations to two outstanding people that I can call friends.”

DeWitt High School DAR Good Citizen BY VALENYA FRANKS EDITOR valenyasphotos@gmail.com

DeWitt High School senior Bethani Hoelzeman was chosen as the DeWitt High School DAR Good Citizen. The senior class student that selected as the school DAR Good Citizen must have qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Bethani was selected to represent DeWitt High School because she has demonstrated, in an outstanding way, the qualities of a good citizen. Bethani is active in many clubs and school activities. She has been a cheerleader for 6 years and she was a part of All-American Junior High and Senior High. She has been a member of the DeWitt Middle School and DeWitt High School band for 7 years, with 1 year as All-Region Junior High, 2 years as All-Region Senior High, and 1 year as All-State Senior High. She has been a part of the student council for 6 years, serving as the vice president her junior year, and the president her senior year. For 5 years, from 8th grade to 12th grade, Bethani has been a member of FBLA. She was a member of Junior Beta Club for 2 years, serving as the president in 9th grade,

Bethani Hoelzeman, DeWitt High School DAR Good Citizen, smiles as her mother, Dikina Hoelzeman, fastens her DAR Good Citizen pin to her blouse. Helen Walfe (left) presented the pin, certificate and card to Bethani on behalf of the Arkansas Post DAR. DeWitt High School counselor, Ashley Smith (right), was the one to suggest Hoelzeman as the DAR Good Citizen.

and has been a member of Senior Beta Club for 2 years. She served on the yearbook staff in 11th grade and was a part of the Quiz Bowl Team for 3 years. The summer after 11th grade, Bethani attended Girls State. Bethani is active in her community. She tries to be a part of any community service project that she can. She worked on a breast cancer awareness project this past October and has worked towards cleaning up the community near Merrisach Lake. She worked as a guide at the Arkansas Post for Ghosts of the Past and helped out at Walk for the Cure this past summer. She says she has enjoyed every moment of her service and would not trade her experiences for anything. After graduation, Bethani plans to attend the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where she hopes to play in the marching band and major in biology. She hopes to someday go to medical school to become a pediatrician. As the DeWitt High School DAR Good Citizen, Bethani received a DAR Good Citizen pin, a certificate, and a wallet recognition card. All three were presented to her by the Arkansas Post Chapter DAR.

DeWitt Chamber of Commerce

Best of DeWitt Awards Banquet January 31, 2013 Banquet 6:30 p.m. DeWitt High School

Guest Speaker - New Arkansas Speaker Of The House of Representatives Davy Carter

Tickets are $12 and will be availabe at Farmers & Merchants Bank, Arkansas County Bank, DeWitt Bank & Trust in DeWitt, and at the door.

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DMS Band Students participate in weekend band clinic

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Left to right: Kelly Grammer, Paige Ikner, Allie Roush, Justice Freeman, Lauren Kemp, Camden Westfall, second row: Josh Huffman, Kevin Grammer, Noah Ward, Jonathon Weaver, Logan Watts, Jordan Davis, Haston McFerrin. Not pictured: Morgan Punchard, Erica Amix, Anna Cunningham, Megan Grammer, and Bekah Wright. Family, friends, and employees gather with Nikki Haskins, owner of Funcessories Too, at the ribbon cutting Members of the DeWitt Middle School Band au- ceremony held for the store. Back row from left: Shelia Adams, Mayor Ralph Relyea, Tiila Relyea, Vivian Miens, Cunningham, Gary Oltman, Flora Sisemore, and Kirk Vansandt. Front row from the right: Beth Ann ditioned in December at Camden for the District Kayleen Shadwick, Nikki Haskins, Ann McGee, Jewel Wargo, Farrah Hill, Jessica VanHorn, Sarah Wargo, and Katie SolIII All-Region Band. Those chosen participate in a lars.

weekend-long clinic where they come together with others in the region and create two bands where they learn concert music and perform concerts held at the Monticello High School auditorium. First Band members were Allie Roush (1st chair), Justice Freeman, Morgan Punchard, Kevin Grammer, Noah Ward (1st chair), Logan Watts (1st chair), Jonathon Weaver, Jordan Davis (1st chair),Erica Amix and Anna Cunningham. Second Band members were Megan Grammer, Lauren Kemp, Camden Westfall, Kellie Grammer, Bekah Wright, Josh Huffman (1st chair), Haston McFerrin (1st chair), and Paige Ikner.

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Kelly Green and Denise Moss celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony of Kelly’s on the Square with family, friends, and employees. Back row from right: Tammy Deberry, Sam Jones, Tiila Relyea, Mayor Ralph Relyea, Vivian Miens, Flora Sisemore, Janis Sollars, Kathy Purdy, and Lisa Henerson. Front row from left: Brad Chambless, Becky Horton, Amber Purdy, Chyna Sebree, Kelly Green, Baxter, Denise Moss, Courtney Bray, Misty Miens, Ida Lindsey, Jennie Lloyd, Lisa Franks, Rylye Smith, and Kirk Vansandt.

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January Library Corner 2013

MEMORIALS: “Flight Behavior” by Kingsolver, in memory of Luna Peterson by Ellen West, “True Sisters” by Dallas, in memory of Malee McKewen by Ellen West, “Western Legends” by Grey, in memory of Ida Beth DeVore by Mary Nell Johnson, “A Hidden Truth” by Miller, in memory of Malee McKewen by Mary Nell Johnson ADULT FICTION: “Royal Bridesmaids” by Laurens, “The Sleeping Night” by Samuel, “The Golden Land” by Lutz, “Buck Peters, Ranchman” by Mulford, “A Bullet For Billy” by Brooks, “Changing Trains” by Haseloff, “October Baby” by Wilson, “Mary Magdalene” by Taylor, “The Lost Night” by Krentz, “Zinnia” by Krentz, “This Scarlet Cord” by Wolf, “A Path Toward Love” by James, “A Man To Trust” by Turansky, “The Breakthrough” by Jenkins, “Beyond Hope’s Valley” by Goyer, “Almost Amish” by Cushman, “Beside A Dream Swept Sea” by Hinze, “I Still Dream About You” by Flagg, “Collateral Damage” by Woods, “Untraceable” by Griffin, “Unspeakable” by Griffin , “Snapped” by Griffin , “Unforgivable” by Griffin, “Show No Mercy” by Gerard, “Take No Prisoners” by Gerard, “Whisper No Lies” by Gerard, “One Last Breath” by Griffin, “One Wrong Step” by Griffin, “Thread of Fear” by Griffin, “Whisper Of Warning” by Griffin, “Dixie City Jam” by Burke, “Cadillac Jukebox” by Burke , “Shadow Woman” by Howard, “The Forgotten” by Baldacci, “Empire & Honor” by Griffin, “The Intercept” by Wolf, “Footprints In The Sand” by Clark, “An Amish Kitchen” by Wiseman, “A Gift Of Hope” by Steel, “In The Electric Mist With Confederate Dead” by Burke, “The Quilters Apprentice” by Chiaverini, “As Young As We Feel” by Carlson, “The Dark Wind” by Hillerman, “Puss ‘n Cahoots” by Brown, “How to Ear A Cupcake” by Donohue, “Beyond The Misty Shore” by Hinze, “Learning To Swim” by Henry, “The Art Forger” by Shapiro, “Band of Sisters” by Gohke, “Man In The Blue Moon” by Morris ADULT NON-FICTION: “Side-Tracked” by Mankell, “Before The Frost” by Mankell, “The White Lioness” by Mankell, “The Fifth Woman” by Mankell, “The Troubled Man” by Mankell, “Simple, Not Easy” by Roberts, “how: Why HOW We Do Anything means Everything” by Seidman, “The Things They Carried” by O’Brien, “He Still Moves Stones” by Lucado JUVENILE FICTION: “Party Dreams” by Bentley, “Sparkling Steps” by Bentley, “The Case of The Perfect Dog” by Erickson, “The Big Question” by Erickson, “Home For Christmas” by Seuss, “Very Hairy Bear” by Schertle, “Tea For Ruby” by Ferguson, “The Abominable Snowman” by Montgomery, “Journey Under The Water” by Montgomery, “Space And Beyond” by Montgomery, “The Lost Jewels of Nabooti” by Montgomery, “Mystery of The Maya” by Montgomery , “House of Danger” by Montgomery, “The Son Of Neptune” by Riordan, “The Lost Hero” by Riordan, “The Mark Of Athena” by Riordan, “Never Let A Ghost Borrow Your Library Book” by Casule, “Grady Hobbs & The Secret of Glo-Nation” by Aebi.

Obituaries Troy Adams Troy Lee Adams, 79, of St. Charles, died January 27, 2013, at DeWitt City Nursing Home in DeWitt. He suffered a stroke in 2002 that confined him to the DeWitt City Nursing Home until his death. He was born May 20, 1933, to the late J.B. Adams and Olar Hemphill Adams in DeWitt. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son-in-law, Bob Boyd. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Jean Hardaker Adams, of St. Charles; AR, daughter, Rhonda Lee Adams Boyd of DeWitt; sisters, Margaret (Shorty) Peebles of Alabama and Josie (Larry) Silbett of Ohio; brothers, Bobby (Shirley) Adams of Gillett, George Adams of Oklahoma, James (Sue) Adams of Oregon, Wenson (Charlene) Adams, Donald (Jan) Adams and C.W. Adams all of Arizona, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was a member of the DeWitt American Legion Post where he loved to cook for the Oyster Supper, Turkey Fry Supper and fish fries. He was a member of 408 Voyager, a former member of the St. Charles City Council, and the Volunteer Fire Dept. He retired from the Arkansas Highway Transportation Department with 21 years of service. Graveside services will be held at St. Charles Cemetery in St. Charles with Bro. Gene White and Bro. Bob Hobbs officiating. The date and time of the service have not been finalized. Arrangements are by McKinzie Funeral Home of DeWitt. In lieu of flowers, make donations to DeWitt Nursing Home Memorial Fund , St. Charles Cemetery or Arkansas Children Hospital.

Brenda Mannis Brenda Diane Maier Mannis, age 54, died January 24, 2013. She was born May 1, 1958, to Don Maier, Sr., and Iva Jane Ward Maier. Brenda was a member of the General Assembly and the Church of the First Born and a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her father; daughter, Cindy Mannis Hartsoe; and her brother, Jerry Don Maier. Survivors included her husband, Elmo Mannis; daughter, Crystal Farrow and her husband, Raymond of DeWitt; son-in-law, David Hartsoe and his wife, Candice, of DeWitt; mother, Iva Jane Maier; brothers, Don Maier, Jr. and his wife, Teresa, George Maier and his wife, Sonya, Dwain Maier and his wife, Tammy, all of DeWitt; sister, Nancy Morgan and her husband, Jeff, of DeWitt; sister-in-law, Jean Maier, of Sherwood; and eight grandchildren. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013, at the General Assembly and Church of the First Born. Burial was in Thompson Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.

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Obituaries Bessie Hynum

Bessie B. Young Hynum, age 93, of Hamburg, formerly of DeWitt, died January 26, 2013. She was born February 24, 1919, in Humnoke to George and Nellie Dollar Young. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Johnny Hynum. She was also preceded in death by her twin sister, Hessie Green. Survivors are her daughter, Billie Clara Amos and her husband, Lawrence, of Hamburg, grandchildren; Lynne’ Spanel of Gillett, Glenn Keffer of Marvel; great grandchildren: Jonathan Watkins and his wife, Haley, of DeWitt, Haley Watkins of Jonesboro and Chris Keffer of DeWitt. 
 Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, at Hagler Baptist Church with burial at Bayou Meto Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home of DeWitt.

Paul J. Hughes, Jr. TrPaul J. Hughes, Jr., 65, of Gentry, passed away Jan. 16, 2013, in Bentonville. He was born Feb. 21, 1947, in Long Beach, California, the son of Paul Hughes, Sr. and Catherine Wearing Hughes. Paul was a salesman at Grey Automotive in Siloam Springs. Paul, his wife, Melody, and his brother, Reed, designed and owned The Creeks from 1990 to 2000. His favorite pastime was hunting and golfing. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Melody Reed Hughes; his daughter, Amy Williams and her husband, Dan; sisters Pam Powers and Nancy Wood; brother Reed Hughes; three grandchildren, Miles, Mark and Clayton, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial services were held Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. Fourth, Rogers, AR. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to NWA First Tee, 715 E. Monroe Ave, Lowell, AR 72745. Online condolences can be made at www. bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

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COMMENTARY ARKANSAS HISTORY

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Bounties Were Big Business

By Don Roth A program of monetary incentive to increase retention and to attract new recruits was the intention of the bounty system. The Confederate government first authorized a $10 enlistment bounty early in the war, and on January 22, 1862, increased this to $50. There were various provisions for deferring payment of the total amount, but an act on February 17 prescribed “The bounty of fifty dollars, allowed by existing laws to soldiers enlisting for the war, or re-enlisting for two years, or recruited, shall be payable as soon as the volunteer entitled thereto shall have been sworn into the Confederate service, and shall have been pronounced by any surgeon, or assistant surgeon of the Confederate service after inspection, as being fit and able to do service.” The bounty system was sharply focused in the north and flourished especially in seacoast cities crowded with immigrants. The program became focused on encouraging enlistments since conscription was unpopular and local governments added monetary incentives to attract the needed volunteers to meet their quota. Amounts varied in each locality but had to be high enough to draw men who could easily find employment at high wartime salaries. In 1863, New York County offered $667 to new recruits ($777 to veterans), and some rural Midwestern counties offered as much as $1500 for a 3-year enlistment----a really tempting bonus to a recruit who would be earning $11$16 a month. Generally by 1863, $100 was given to conscripts and substitutes; $300 to three year volunteers; and $400 to five-year volunteers. Payment was made over a period of time rather than one lump sum. With large amounts of money being distributed and with no aggressive oversight committees in place, the bounty system became riddled with corruption. Unscrupulous men turned the system into a business, sometimes operating as organized rings. They enlisted, collected the money, deserted as soon as possible, and enlisted again in another district under another name. Poor administration and the ease of getting lost in a big country made detecting bounty jumpers difficult, but once discovered, imprisonment followed. One convicted offender admitted to having jumped 32 times before being caught and received a four-year sentence. The cost of administrating the bounty system was tremendous. Throughout the war nearly $600 million was paid half by the Federal government, the rest by state and local governments. Besides the expense of the bounty, each recruit received full military gear, adding $300 in equipment loss for every miscreant that had to be hunted down. To some extent bounties did achieve their purpose on both sides, but not enough to eliminate the draft. (Patricia L. Faust. Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Civil War, Harper Publishers, New York, 1986.) (Mark M. Boatner III, Civil War Dictionary, David Mc Kay Company, Inc. New York, 1959)

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PET TALK

Springtime Gardening and Pet Safety Spring is the season for being outdoors. For many that means slipping on their rubber boots and gloves, grabbing their shovel, and planting seeds in the hope of an ample garden in the near future. While preparing your plot, it’s important to take steps to ensure that it’s safe for your pets to enjoy as well. “When planting your garden, it is important to note that there are numerous house and garden plants which can be toxic to animals,” said James Barr, Assistant Professor at the Texas

A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. “Some include brunfelsia, oleander, and even lilies.” Brunfelsia, also known as the “yesterday, today & tomorrow” plant, causes convulsive seizures in dogs, while cycads, low growing palm trees used indoors and outdoors, are toxic to the liver of dogs since dogs trend to chew on the roots of plants. “When the liver is contaminated, the dog’s body stops producing the normal clotting factors, and the dog starts

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bleeding excessively. This can progress to the point where the dog bleeds to death,” said Barr. While brunfelsia and cycads have not been known to cause problems in cats, lilies are especially harmful to them. Once ingested, cats develop symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, depression, and will stop eating altogether. “Once ingested, the cat must be treated by a veterinarian, preferably within 24 hours and not later than 48 hours,” said Barr. “The toxin(s) present in the lilies are very toxic to the kidneys.”

Kolanchoe is a house plant that is known to be toxic. It contains a chemical which is similar to the human heart medication, digoxin. “The garden plant oleander also contains digoxin-like compounds. Both kolanchoe and oleander can be toxic to all animals, including dogs and cats, if ingested,” said Barr. Spring is a great time to enjoy the outdoors. Taking the time to make sure that everything you put in your yard is safe for your pet will ensure this time is special for the entire family.

Farm Bureau applauds FSA action, program procedures Arkansas Farm Bureau applauds the Farm Services Agency for expediting sign-up procedures after Congress extended the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 by one year to include the 2013 crop season. The extended programs include, among others, the Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program (DCP), the Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE), and the Milk Income Loss Contract Program (MILC). Sign-up for the DCP and ACRE begins on Feb. 19. MILC contracts are automatically extended to Sept. 30. As discussions with lending institutions are occurring and planting decisions now being made, farmers are particularly aware of the need for the FSA programs. FSA has noted 2013 DCP and ACRE program provisions are unchanged from 2012 except that all eligible participants in 2013 may choose to enroll in either DCP or ACRE for the 2013 crop year. This means that eligible producers who were enrolled in ACRE in 2012 may elect to enroll in DCP or may reenroll in ACRE (and vice versa).

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COMMUNITY NEWS ewitt police report January 21, 2013 – An officer was dispatched to Dollar General for an accident in the parking lot. One vehicle backed into a parked car causing damage. There were no injuries. January 21, 2013 – An officer made a traffic stop in the Conoco parking lot. The white truck had a taillight out on the driver’s side. When the driver’s license was run, the officer found that her license had been suspended. She was then asked to exit the vehicle, her hands were restrained and she was placed into the patrol car. The owner of the vehicle was at the scene and he was asked to search the vehicle. A white pill bottle and a green leafy substance, which was later confirmed as marijuana, were found. Shana Bramely, the driver, was taken to the Arkansas County Detention Center and charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license, no proof of insurance and possession of a controlled substance. January 22, 2012 – An officer made a traffic stop when a small red van failed to stop at the stop sign at East 8th and South May Street. The strong smell of intoxicants came from the driver, Christopher Kerr. It was found that his license had been suspended out of Alabama. He was given sobriety tests, all of which he failed. He was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated and taken to the Arkansas County Detention Center. January 23, 2012 – An accident occurred on West Cross Street between Arkansas County Bank and the post office. Vehicle one backed into West Cross from the post office while vehicle two backed into West Cross from Arkansas County Bank. The rear passenger side bumper of vehicle one struck the front driver side door of vehicle two. January 24, 2013 – An officer was dispatched to South Jackson Street and West 16th for a two vehicle accident. Vehicle one was stopped at the stop sign on West 16th when vehicle two turned onto West 16th from South Jackson driving across through the turning lane and colliding into vehicle one. The driver of vehicle two was given a citation for Failure to Maintain Control. January 27, 2013 – A two-car accident occurred at the intersection of East 3rd Street and South Main Street. Vehicle one was stopped at the stop sign on East 3rd while vehicle two was traveling south on South Main. Vehicle one then pulled onto South Main and collided with vehicle two. January 27, 2013 – An officer made a traffic stop after a black Toyota was driving in the turning lane when there was no available turn and the vehicle almost collided with the patrol car. The driver, Doug Maurras continued to drive before making a wide right turn, with no signal, into a parking lot. The strong odor of intoxicants could be smelled coming from the vehicle. The driver was given a sobriety test, which he failed. He was then arrested for DWI and taken to the Arkansas County Detention Center. January 27, 2013 – An officer was dispatched to 613 East Second Street due to a vehicle running into the old Carter Supply Building. Employees were there earlier that morning and said that the building had not been in that shape. It looked as if an 18-wheeler had hit the building.

Rice Industry Receives Over $1 Million In Funds

Leaders of the Arkansas Rice Producers’ Group, Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board and Arkansas Rice Council today expressed their appreciation for over $1 million in tariff rate quota (TRQ) funds generated for domestic rice research from the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, which established annual increasing tariff rate quotas for U.S. rice. According to the Columbia Rice Export Quota, Inc. (COL-RICE), the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board will receive $1,444,599 of proceeds from the Columbia TRQ to be used on rice research projects. The total U.S. share of the net proceeds from administration of the U.S. rice TRQ in Columbia was $3.19 million, split among six rice–state boards based on each state’s recent average rice production.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Arkansas County Community Calendar is a compilation of events coming up in Arkansas County in the near future. Persons wishing to publicize an event in the calendar — the listing is free — should send or bring the event to the DeWitt Era-Enterprise office (no calendar events will be taken over the phone). The staff of the DeWitt EraEnterprise will attempt to make the calendar as comprehensive as possible each week depending on space available. Government •Arkansas County Quorum Court meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the courthouse. • Crocketts Bluff Volunteer Fire Department meets the third Monday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. at the fire station. You do not have to be a board member to attend. • DeWitt Airport Commission meets the second Thurday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at DeWitt City Hall. • DeWitt/Arkansas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets the third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. • DeWitt City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. • DeWitt Municipal Waterworks meets the

second Monday of each month at 3 p.m. at the water office. • DeWitt School Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the district office. • Gillett City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (November-March) or 7 :30 p.m. (April-October). • St. Charles City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the St. Charles Museum. • St. Charles Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the St. Charles Fire Department. • The St. Charles Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. • The St. Charles Fire Department Auxiliary meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 610 Broadway. Club Meetings • American Legion and Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at Camp Doughboy at 7 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 Shar-

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ing 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 Hospital Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at PCCDeWitt. • DeWitt Lions Club meets every Tuesday at noon at The Catfish Shack. • DeWitt Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at The Catfish Shack. • 40 et 8 meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Doughboy. • The Gillett Civic Group meets the second Thursday of each month in the community room

at the Planters and Merchants Bank. • Grand Prairie Charitable Christian Medical Clinic is held the second Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., at 115 N. Adams in DeWitt. • The Grand Prairie 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 7 p.m. • Prairie Angels 4-H Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 3:45 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church. • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gillett. Weigh-in starts at 5:30 p.m.; meetings at 6 p.m. • Weight Watchers meets every Monday at New Life Fellowship. Weigh-ins begin at 5 p.m.

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By Margaret Aycock Josie Padgett met with Vernie Koen, Charlotte Smith and Mildred Mannis from Dewitt at Mary’s Country Restaurant in Ethel on Wednesday. They had lunch and had a great visit. On Saturday morning, Robin and James Padgett visited at her home to discuss family history. Beth Padgett traveled to Augusta over the weekend to visit her parents and to attend a 75th birthday party for Josie Wood, My son, Russell Horton from Louisville, KY, visited wth J.W. & me this past week. He also visited in Ethel, with his father, Floyd Horton. Russ and his brother, Ricky, enjoyed duck hunting several times together while he was here. Please call or e-mail w/ other news from our area. My phone number is 282-8030. My e-mail address is jaymara@hughes. net.

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FAITH & RELIGION Weekly Sermon

Christ Or Karma? “What goes around comes around.” Nowadays we often hear that phrase being uttered by someone who’s been offended by another but has refused to get even or be vindictive. And, it’s usually accompanied by a smug smirk and gleam in the speaker’s eye—which means he/ she is hoping the offender “gets what’s coming to him/her.” While the concept of karma is rooted in Hinduism and based on the law of cause-andeffect, when used in the above way it is an inward desire for vengeance. And, such feelings are rooted in hatred and pride. Now, it’s normal for us to get angry when someone hurts us by something he says or does. And, it’s also normal to want to lash out at them by word or deed. That’s why this sinful tendency was curbed somewhat in the Old Testament by what’s known in Latin as “lex talionis,” which means “The Law of Retribution.” In Exodus 21 we find a listing of individual rights and the guidelines for personal interaction. God also inspired Moses to include limitations on one’s response when he/she had been injured (literally or figuratively) by someone else. Such was the case in “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth” (v.24). God knew our blood boils when someone takes advantage of us and we want to “get even.” He knew we usually go overboard, wanting to make them hurt worse than we do. So, again, in reality, Moses was saying, “If someone pokes your eye out, you can only poke their eye out in return. You can’t cut off their foot or their arm or their head, etc.” Thus, this insured an equitable justice, if you will. However, when Jesus entered the scene, He changed the whole equation. After quoting Ex. 21:21, He said, “But I say unto you, That whosoever shall smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also. And, if any man will sue you at the law and take away your coat, let him have your cloak also. And, whosoever shall compel you to go a mile, go with him two” (Matthew 5:28-41). Talk about not being politically incorrect!

Wow!! Yes, Jesus turned their karma-worlds upside down in His teachings and pointed to His love as their #1 rule-and-practice. As Paul would later point out, Jesus knew “the letter of the Law kills, but the spirit of the Law gives life” (II Corinthians 3:6). That’s why He went on to tell them (and every follower of His since then) to “love your enemies, bless them who curse you, do good to them who hate you and pray for them who despitefully use you and persecute you—that you may be the children of your Father, which is in Heaven” (Mt. 5:4445a). And, dear Reader, all of that’s impossible in our own strength. Truly, it’s only when there’s been a life-changing transformation in us through the New Birth that we’re able to heed Christ’s commands. Only then. And, even then, it’s quite hard because our old nature dies very, very slowly (Romans 7:7-25). The real meaning of “karma” is “to act.” And, it basically says it is “the sum of a person’s actions in one of his successive states of existence, viewed as deciding his fate for the next”. However, the Bible teaches that we only live once on this earth, and our decisions here affect our eternity. Thank God salvation is “a gift of God, not of works lest anyone should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). And, thank God that “it’s by His Mercies that we’re not consumed. His compassions never fail. Great is His Faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:21-23). Here’s hoping you’ll trust in Christ, not karma. That way you’ll be freed from fear and the pressure to perform in order to have a better future. You’ll serve Him because you love Him—for in Him, you’re already forgiven and given a new start on life (John 3:16; II Corinthians 5:17). And, oh how sweet it is! 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).

Come Worship With Us!

The Lutheran Churches of South Arkansas County Invite You To Worship:

St. Luke Lutheran St. Paul Lutheran Church Church

903 E. 2nd St.-DeWitt Corner of 2nd & RoseGillett 548-2554 946-2312 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m.

Where Jesus Christ Is Always Present In Word and Sacrament Pastor Chad Philipp

Sunday Mornings Sunday School. . . . . . . .9:15 AM Morning Worship . . . . .10:30 AM

Dr. Emil Turner Interim Pastor

322 W. 1st St. DeWitt, AR Sunday Evenings Adult Choir . . . . . . . . . . .4:45 PM 870-946-4361 Evening Worship . . . . . .6:00 PM Wednesday Evenings C.I.A. Kids Program...3:30-5:15 PM

Visit our WEBSITE: www.fbcdewitt.com

Nikki Haskins 214 Court Square, DeWitt

(870) 344-0007

- Baby Registry Bobbi Pace & Justin Fitzpatrick Clay & Lila McKewen Lindsay & Kyle Beaton

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You Tell on Yourself By Pastor William Wood

Are we real Christians, or are we only religious folks who are playing church? The following poem may help us decide, that is, if we really want to know: You tell on yourself by the friends you seek, by the very manner in which you speak. By the way you use your leisure time, by the use you make of dollar and dime. You show what you are by the clothes you wear, by the way in which your trials you bear. By the things at which you laugh, even when it’s a dirty photograph. You show what you are by the places you walk, by the things about which you love to talk. By the way in which you handle defeat, by so simple a thing as how you eat. You tell on yourself by the church you go to. Do they preach the Gospel all the way through or is the way of Holiness way past due? By the books you keep on your bookshelf. In all these ways , you tell on yourself. So there’s really no sense in an effort to keep up a false pretense. There is an all-seeing eye that never sleeps, and He is ever faithful to the record he keeps. Our name is there for good or for bad, and at the Judgment Bar we will be sad or glad. This poem is an effort to jar you awake before Jesus comes, your soul to take. Lay down your burden and take up His cross, or else your life will be but loss. Life is not like a race that is run, waiting until it’s over to see who won. You must know now, while you’re in the way, where you will end up on that day. Today it’s your choice, tomorrow may be too late. Hurry dear friend before He closes the Gate. Remember, God closed the door on Noah’s Ark, then the outside world became very dark. Today we will tell on ourselves again, and God will enter it as a loss or a win. What will your book show?

“A Celebration of Writers and Artists”

Creative Communication is pleased to announce our Spring 2013 Essay, Poetry and Art Contests. The Essay Contest divisions are: Grades 3-6, 7-9, and 1012, with 10 top winners in each division. To enter an essay, write between 100 and 250 words on any nonfiction topic. The deadline for the Essay Contest is February 19, 2013. The Poetry Contest divisions are: Grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12, with 10 top winners in each division. To enter a poem, submit one original poem in English, 21 lines or less. The deadline for the Poetry Contest is April 11, 2013. To submit your entry, you may enter online at: www.poeticpower.com or mail your entry labeled Poetry or Essay Contest to: 159 N Main, Smithfield, UT 84335. Please include the author’s name, address, city, state, and zip, current grade, school name, school address and teacher’s name. We are also sponsoring an art contest for students in grades K-12. Over $5000 in prizes will be awarded. To enter, take a photo of your original art and go to www. celebratingart.com to enter and for full contest information. The art contest deadline is April 9, 2013. If you have any questions, feel free to call (435) 713-4411.

Bro. Dennis Ingle Pastor Jason Burke Assc. Pastor/ Youth Minister Perry Simpson Music

Schedule of Services Sunday School...................9:45 A.M. Morning Worship..............10:45 A.M. Evening Service..................6:00 P.M. Adult Bible Study Tues.......6:00 P.M. Teen Bible Study Wed........6:00 P.M. AWANA Wed..................6:00 P.M.

Unity

Missionary Baptist Church 4th & Harrison, DeWitt, AR (870) 946-1390

23rd Annual

Gillett Volunteer Fire Department Donations

FISH FRY Saturday, February 16 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Gillett Fire Station

Delivery Phone 548-2541

Minimum Donation $10.00

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DHS Receives Exxon Mobile Education Alliance Grant

Melinda Tucker presented, DHS principal Marty Weaver, DHS counselor Ashley Smith, and Julie Adams, DeWitt School District Federal Program Coordinator with a grant check for $500 for the math and science programs at the high school. The Exxon Mobile Education Alliance Grant is presented to schools for the math and science programs that are nominated by local stores. Melina Tucker nominated DeWitt High School and they received the grant. The owner of Circle N and 13 other stores, Mallory Nimocks is a big supporter of education and the local schools. He’s also a big sponsor of the Arkansas Sheriff Youth Ranch, which Circle N will be holding in February. “We’re appreciative to any entity that is willing to help out the schools.” Principal Marty Weaver stated after receiving the grant.

News in and around Gillett

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California, announce the birth of their son, Reid Chili Supper FundThomas Parnell, on Saturraiser day, January 19, 2013, at A fundraiser for the 7:30 p.m. Reid weighed 9 Wayne Clawson Famlbs. and was 20 3/4 inches ily has been planned. A long. Big sister Elizabeth chili supper will be held “Elle” welcomed her little on Saturday, February 2, brother home. 2013, at the Tichnor Fire Grandparents are DaDepartment from 5:00 – vid and Brenda Nichols 7:00 p.m. A $7 minimum of Gillett, and Dr. Diana donation will be collectand Dr. Francis Parnell of ed. Ross, California. GreatBarnett Graduates grandparents are the late Kimberly Barnett of Nellie and Jim C. West of Gillett graduated from Dumas and Darrel and the University of ArkanJosephine Nichols of Gilsas at Little Rock with lett, Francis and Dorothy a BSE degree in Early Parnell and Fulvio and Childhood Education. Ruth De-Angelia. She was a summa cum Graveside Service laude honor graduate plans and wore cords from the Former Gillett resident Golden Key International Teresa (Terri) PfaffenHonor Society and Kappa berger Coggins, who KIMBERLY BARNETT Delta Pi, honor societies passed away suddenly on for education majors. She December 23, 2012, will plans to teach elementary be laid to rest on Saturday, school. She is the daughter of Donna Barnett of Gil- February 9, 2013. A graveside service will be held at lett and Rick Barnett of Roe. St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Reid Thomas Parnell Thomas and Jennifer Nichols Parnell of Kentfield,

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JUST ARRIVED . . . Lily & Laura Bracelets! Order early - School deliveries for Valentine's will be as follows: DHS and DMS - Wednesday, February 13th DES - Thursday, February 14

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Lizzie's • on the square • 870.946.3000 We would like to thank all of you for the love and kindness given to us after the loss of our house. The calls, texts, gifts and especially prayers are greatly appreciated. It's times like these when you realize how fortunate you are to be a part of a loving and supportive community. With the help of prayer, faith, family and friends, this unfortunate event will take its place in our memory and we will move forward. May God bless you all and like the small plaque we found in the ashes said: Rejoice in the Lord Always. . . Phil 4:4 The Torix Family Shane, Teresa, Kaitlyn, and Daryan

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We Love You Martha Ann, Barb & Phyllis

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DES Awards Assembly

Photo 1: First Grade AR Award recipients: Jaden Steeland, Natalie Pinson, Kila Bailey, and David Pena. Photo 2: First Grade Perfect Attendance: front row, Jamal Turner, Jarrod Daniels, Killian Collins, and Miranda Nelson. Back row, David Pace and Braylon Johnson-Brown. Photo 3: Second Grade AR Award recipients: Katie Linder, Jack Wilson, Reece Chambless, and Grant Kemp. Photo 4: Second Grade Perfect Attendance: front row, Kaitlyn Schwede, Lilly Wilmoth, Joshua Burley, Reece Chambless, and Faith Rowland. Back row, Will Moss, Alivia James, and Makayla Counce. Photo 5: Third Grade AR Award recipients: Alexis Adams, Kenasia Daniels, Dillon Cox, and Lane Poor. Photo 6: Third Grade Perfect Attendance: Front row: Kenasia Daniels, Kaid Nelson, and Gage Eldridge. Back row: Peyton Davenport, Bailey Morgan, and Mallory Wright. Photo 7: Fourth Grade AR Award recipients: Dax Whitmore, Reagyn Golden, Jaguar Olivarri, and Cordarius Ladd Photo 8: Fourth Grade Perfect Attendance: Greg Snyder, Remington Chaneyworth and Paige Howard. Not pictured Drake Bounds and Nicole Bounds Photo 9: Fifth Grade AR Award recipients: Kaitlyn Morgan, Logan Hutchins, Lee Punchard, and Bill Koen. Photo 10: Fifth Grade Perfect Attendance: Front row: Kaitlyn Morgan,McKenna Johnson, and Augustine Lane Back row: Luke Wright, Sydney Dumond, Jarius Daniels, and Trevor Wages.

Ms. Mandy Cotten’s First Grade Class All A’s: Killian Collins, Carter Hearn, David Pena, Kammi Rathbun, Chrishon Robinson, Sadie Smith, Lydia Wright All A’s and B’s: Laiken Hall, Zoee Hill, Preslee Hudson, Braylon Johnson-Brown, Trey LaCotts, Mireya Valencia, Kenzie Wood Improved Academics: Preslee Hudson, Layla Jimenez, Trey LaCotts All E’s in Citizenship: Killian Collins, Carter Hearn, Zoee Hill, Preslee Hudson, Layla Jimenez, Braylon Johnson-Brown, Trey LaCotts, David Pena, Kammi Rathbun, Sadie Smith, Mireya Valencia, Jannie Watson, A.J. Williams, Kenzie Wood, Lydia Wright Perfect Attendance: Killian Collins, Braylon Johnson-Brown AR Award: David Pena Ms. Jessica Smith’s First Grade Class All A’s: Matthew Dawes, Garrett Gardner, Harlie Henderson, Natalie Pinson, Greyson Riggins, Randy Rockwell, Kobe Underwood, Kenli Wright All A’s and B’s: Ady Davis, Alexis Lane, Miranda Nelson, Jamie Ngo, Alexandria Norton, Jaxon Ward Improved Academics: Jaxon Ward All E’s in Citizenship: Ady Davis, Matthew Dawes, Harlie Henderson, Sariyah King, Alexis Lane, Miranda Nelson, Jamie Ngo, Natalie Pinson, Will Reed, Greyson Riggins, Hunter Terry, Kobe Underwood, Jaxon Ward, Kenli Wright

Perfect Attendance: Miranda Nelson AR Award: Natalie Pinson Ms. Lisa Blackmon’s First Grade Class All A’s: Kameron Hobbs-Watkins, Hayden McCarley, Warren Pollard, Savannah Russell All A’s and B’s: Gracie Bryant, Jason Cross, Kaylie Fisher, Keondra Holder, Ragan Isbell, Jaden Pottorff, Rayce Russell, Jamal Turner, Kila Bailey, Kaydence Eason Improved Academics: Jarrod Daniels, Aleydah Glen, Keondra Holder, Braxton Tarlton-Turner, Jacob Butler All E’s in Citizenship: Jayden Allen, Kila Bailey, Gracie Bryant, Kaydence Eason, Keondra Holder, Ragan Isbell, Natalee Johnson, Warren Pollard, Jaden Pottorff, Savannah Russell, Braxton Tarlton-Turner Perfect Attendance: Jarrod Daniels, Jamal Turner AR Award: Kila Bailey Ms. Traci Davis’ First Grade Class All A’s: Trinity Bright, Caitlyn Childers, Maya Matthews-Khoury, Carson Mitchell, Tory Rodgers, Kirsten Sneed, Jaden Steeland, Micheal Barnett, Destiny West All A’s and B’s: Hayden Addie, Raymond Chastain, Treyvon Davis, Ashlyn Eason, Samya Hobbs, David Pace, Mackenzie Stroh Improved Academics: Ashlyn Eason All E’s in Citizenship: Trinity Bright, Mackenzie Stroh, David Pace, Carson Mitchell, Tory Rodgers,

Ms. Misty Snyder’s Second Grade Class All A’s: Ricky Brown, Grant Kemp, Nikki Morrissey, Will Moss All A’s and B’s: Liberty Freeman, Hailey Fry, Alivia James, Harley Mannis, Arionna Mason, Madison McCarty, Jesse Nelson Improved Academics: Terryana Daniels, Liberty Freeman, Hailey Fry, Alivia James, Arionna Mason, Nikki Morrissey, Will Moss, Gabriel Vega All E’s in Citizenship: Alyssa Hon, Grant Kemp, Harley Mannis, Madison McCarty, Nikki Morrissey,

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February 19th

Valentine Roses

11 a.m. till 1 p.m.

Single Vases - $14.99 3 Vase - $24.99 6 Vase - $34.99 1 Dozen - $49.99

Customer Appreciation Day Come By and Check Out Our Tool Sale February 1-28

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Ms. JoAnna Earhart’s Second Grade Class All A’s: DeKyrah Banister, Reece Chambless, Makayla Counce, Jayln Mannis, Hadyn Steiner All A’s and B’s: Crissa Ahrens, Nate Cox, William Eason Improved Adademics: Nate Cox, William Eason, Cole Snyder, Hadyn Steiner All E’s in Citizenship: Madison Adams, Crissa Ahrens, DeKyrah Banister, Reece Chambless, Makayla Counce, Nate Cox, William Eason, Erick Jimenez, Shaela King, Jayln Mannis, Hadyn Steiner Perfect Attendance: Joshua Burley, Reece Chambless, Makayla Counce, Faith Rowland AR Award: Reece Chambless

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Wix Filter Sale February 14-28

Kirsten Sneed, Ashlyn Eason, Haley Pena, Loren Matos, Destiny West, Jaden Steeland Perfect Attendance: David Pace AR Award: Jaden Steeland

Open Super Bowl Sunday at 4:30 Game Day Lineup Includes: Your Favorite Kelly’s Appetizers and Sandwiches, and Cold Beer, Wine, or Wine Cooler 4 Big-­Screen TV’s 114 Court Square – DeWitt 870-­946-­0PUB (0782)

All orders placed before Wednesday will be delivered by noon Thursday. All late orders can be picked up at Patsey’s at 322 W. 2nd Street

Beautiful Long Stem Dark Red Roses

Patsey's Flowers & Gifts 322 W. 2nd St., DeWitt 946-0880 Patsey Nelson

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DES Awards Assembly

Jesse Nelson, Shamicho Peters, Cameryn Turner, Gabriel Vega Perfect Attendance: Alivia James, Will Moss AR Award: Grant Kemp

Ms. Sheila Jarrett’s Second Grade Class All A’s: Madison Cupples, Katie Linder All A’s and B’s: Addison Blackmon, Gracie Griffin, Charles Julian, Adam Kinley, Christan Relyea, Lilly Wilmoth, Logan Wright Improved Academics: Stephanie Chavez, Gracie Griffin, Christan Relyea, Cason Williams, Lilly Wilmoth, Logan Wright, Matio Young All E’s in Citizenship: Addison Blackmon, Stephanie Chavez, Gracie Griffin, Madison Cupples, Adam Kinley, Katie Linder, Christan Relyea, Coryiah Robinson, Lilly Wilmoth, Logan Wright Perfect Attendance: Lilly Wilmoth AR Award: Katie Linder Ms. Ashley Fisher’s Second Grade Class All A’s: Millie Dondanville, Damaris Lemus, Mackenzie West, Jack Wilson All A’s and B’s: Case Davis, Spencer Greenhill, Tylar Hutchins, Hunter Jones, Hunter LaCotts Improved Academics: Jamarion Cohen, Case Davis, Ty George, Jatavious Sims, Jarret West All E’s in Citizenship: Hannah Daniel, Case Davis, Millie Dondanville, Ty George, Anna Herron Tylar Hutchins, Hunter Jones, Hunter LaCotts, Damaris Lemus, Brianna Mathis, Katelynn McCradic, Kaitlyn Schwede, Jatavious Sims, Mackenzie West, Jack Wilson Perfect Attendance: Kaitlyn Schwede AR Award: Jack Wilson Ms. Jessi Logan’s Third Grade Class All A’s: Bobby Bright, Tyler Childers All A’s and B’s: R.J. Bledsoe, Katelyn Bradberry, Kohlman Matos, Jaylen Phillips, Allee Rhodes, Jayce Linder Improved Academics: Jayce Linder, Nadia Lucy All E’s in Citizenship: Marilyn Adams, Kiara Bailey, R.J. Bledsoe, Katelyn Bradberry, Tyler Childers, Kenasia Daniels, Peyton Davenport, M.J. Hornbeck, Dwight Hudson, Angel Jennings, Emani Knox, Jayce Linder, Nadia Lucy, Kohlman Matos, Bailey Morgan, Allee Rhodes, Tanner Strickland, Kharma Trevino Perfect Attendance: Kenasia Daniels, Bailey Morgan, Peyton Davenport AR Award: Kenasia Daniels Ms. Carolyn Coffelt’s Third Grade Class All A’s: Reese Hargrove, Lane Poor All A’s and B’s: Kaid Nelson, Breana Oswalt, Piper Raney, Garrett Taylor, Gage Eldridge Improved Academics: Piper Raney All E’s in Citizenship: Orion Barriger, Kristen Bradberry, Jami Fluker, Kristin Gaither, Mattie Gresham, Mia Guthrie, Reese Hargrove, Allie Hill, Gracie Maier, Kaid Nelson, Breana Oswalt, Lane Poor, Piper Raney, Luke Smith, Garrett Taylor, Chance Watkins, Gage Eldridge Perfect Attendance: Gage Eldridge, Kaid Nelson AR Award: Lane Poor Ms. Gina Watkins’ Third Grade Class All A’s and B’s: Alexis Adams, Jase Bounds, Kaiden Bullock, Chloe George, Dylan Rathbun, Nathanael Rowland, Brooklyn Wolfe, Mallory Wright Improved Academics: Bailey Brown, Alexis Adams, Brooklyn Wolfe, Mallory Wright All E’s in Citizenship: Bailey Brown, Dora Johnson, Abbie Milliken, Kassie Padgett, Jayce Turner, Miguel Valencia, Alexis Adams, Jase Bounds, Kaiden Bullock, Dylan Rathbun, Chloe George, Brooklyn Wolfe, Mallory Wright, Vivana Herron Perfect Attendance: Mallory Wright AR Award: Alexis Adams Ms. Dana Horton’s Third Grade Class All A’s: Katie Everett, Riley Hargrove All A’s and B’s: Morgan Shandy, Carson Hollimon, Dillon Cox, Jakob Fuchs, Addison Smith, Cooper Pinson, Dagan Moser, McKinzie LaCotts, Owen Luebke, Russie West Improved Academics: Dillon Cox, Jakob Fuchs, Russie West All E’s in Citizenship: Delani Riddle, Jakob Fuchs,

Carson Hollimon, Destiny Johnson, Carol Griffie, Russie West, Morgan Shandy, Ryan Kittler, Dillon Cox, Addison Smith, Connor McCollum, Dagan Moser, Katie Everett, Kimberly Julian, Madison Lucy, McKinzie LaCotts, Owen Luebke, Riley Hargrove AR Award: Dillon Cox

mond, Delilah Howe, McKenna Johnson, Augustine Lane, Jy’Mesha Lovett, Jonah McPherson, Sydney Miller, Lee Punchard, Luke Wright Perfect Attendance: Luke Wright, Augustine Lane, McKenna Johnson AR Award: Lee Punchard

Ms. Alesha Jones’ Fourth Grade Class All A’s: Carrington Hollimon, Savannah Warner All A’s and B’s: Antonio Kendall, Caleb Shields, McKenzie Vaughan, Dax Whitmore, Jessalyn Ahrens, Ashlynne Jenkins Improved Academics: Jessalyn Ahrens, Amanda Horton, Hailee Punchard, Dalton Shirley All E’s in Citizenship: Jason Henderson, Ashlynne Jenkins, Antonio Kendall, Jared King, Hailee Punchard, McKenzie Vaughan, Savannah Warner, Kobe Woods Perfect Attendance: Drake Bounds AR Award: Dax Whitmore

Ms. Peggy Denman’s Fifth Grade Class All A’s: Sam Boyd All A’s and B’s: Hannah Crowson, Gunnar Hopson, Logan Hutchins, Layton Kimbrell, Jake Turner Improved Academics: Carlie Black, Gunnar Hopson, Triston Shirley, Tarence Ticey, Sophie West All E’s in Citizenship: Sam Boyd, Hannah Crowson, Lynsie Fisher, Asiah Gibson, Mason Hargrove, Mandi Herring, Logan Hutchins, Tyler Irons, Joseph McCradic, Triston Shirley, Racheal Smith, Kaitlyn Stephens, Jake Turner, Celeste Ward AR Award: Logan Hutchins

Ms. Shirley Adams’ Fourth Grade Class All A’s and B’s: Abby Barnes, Matt Cupples, Melissa Deleo, Gabby Graham, Abbie Hamilton, Jaguar Olivarri, Lindsey Terry Improved Academics: Danny Davenport, Melissa Deleo, Paige Golleher, Gabby Graham, Paige Howard All E’s in Citizenship: Abby Barnes, Nicole Bounds, Matt Cupples, Melissa Deleo, Anthony Derouen, Paige Golleher, Gabby Graham, Abbie Hamilton, Luke Hill, Paige Howard, Jaguar Olivarri, Alex Rush, Lindsey Terry, Hunter Ward, Trevor Westbrook Perfect Attendance: Paige Howard, Nicloe Bounds AR Award: Jaguar Olivarri Ms. Karen Hawkins’ Fourth Grade Class All A’s: Reagyn Golden, Logan Moss All A’s and B’s: Collin Bagley, Savannah Youngblood Improved Academics: Reagyn Golden, Connor Malone All E’s in Citizenship: Allie Belleford, Caitlyn Faulkner, Reagyn Golden, Logan Moss, Savannah Youngblood AR Award: Reagyn Golden Ms. Bobbie Lynn Steeland’s Fourth Grade Class All A’s and B’s: Layton Blackmon, Addison Bouscher, Skylar Purdy, Sidney Relyea, Lillie Thomason, Jacob Wilson, Kyla Wright Improved Academics: Layton Blackmon, Skylar Purdy, Lillie Thomason All E’s in Citizenship: Layton Blackmon, Addison Bouscher, Emma Davis, Skylar Purdy, Sidney Relyea, Chi-Ann Watkins, Kyla Wright Perfect Attendance: Greg Snyder, Remington Chaneyworth AR Award: Cordarius Ladd

Ms. Dikina Hoelzeman’s Fifth Grade Class All A’s: Hallie Horton, Catie Pace, Kiley Yarbrough All A’s and B’s: Connor Bisswanger, Parker LaCotts, Gracie Smith, Trevor Wages Improved Academics: Connor Bisswanger, Destiney Chaneyworth, Hallie Horton, Parker LaCotts, Lathan McKinzie, Tre Merritt, Catie Pace All E’s in Citizenship: Alysha Bundren, Cassandra Carrillo, Destiney Chaneyworth, Hallie Horton, Lathan McKinzie, Kaitlyn Morgan, Catie Pace, Gracie Smith, Scotlyn South, Andrew Theis, Trevor Wages, Kiley Yarbrough Perfect Attendance: Jarius Daniels, Kaitlyn Morgan, Trevor Wages AR Award: Kaitlyn Morgan

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Ms. Rachel Mitchell’s Fifth Grade Class All A’s: Luke Wright All A’s and B’s: Jacob Currie, Rylee Dumond, Jy’Mesha Lovett, Jonah McPherson, Sydney Miller, Lee Punchard, Kaden Brewer, Hank Cupples Improved Academics: Josh Cardin, Damarian Gibson, Jy’Mesha Lovett, Jonah McPherson All E’s in Citizenship: Kaden Brewer, Rylee Du-

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Ms. Jennifer Hearn’s Fifth Grade Class All A’s: Sean Cunningham, Bill Koen All A’s and B’s: Perla Pena, Shelby Poor, Hanna Sims Improved Academics: Joshua Dabner, Spencer Hutchins, Colby James, Perla Pena, Regan Ponder, Kaleb Russell All E’s in Citizenship: Sean Cunningham, Sydney Dumond, Betty Henderson, Maci Hudson, Colby James, Bill Koen, Perla Pena, Shelby Poor, Holly Smith Perfect Attendance: Sydney Dumond AR Award: Bill Koen

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Our family would like to thank those who prepared and served food, sent cards and flowers, came by to visit, and called. Our thanks to Bro. Jeff Temple for the service, and the Belleview choir and Ms. Lucille Dumond, pianist, for the song service. To those who served as pallbearers, our thanks. We are deeply grateful for the thoughtfulness and kindness everyone has shown at this time of our loss. The Curtis Brown Family

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FOR SALE FOR SALE – 2011 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4. 20” wheels, 23,000 miles, Rhino Liner, superclean truck. $34,900. Call 870946-6406. FOR SALE – 20 horse Yamaha/long shaft. 98 model, 2 stroke, $1,800.00. Call 870-5091381. Adv. 49-1tp YARD SALE – 209 S. Union. Nice clothes, lots of knives, hunting, and fishing equip. Several suits of camo, and tools. This Saturday, February 2. Adv. 49-1tp IDLE ITEMS take up space. Sell them with a classified ad in the DeWitt Era-Enterprise and put some dollars in your pocket!

FOUND FOUND – White, black and brown small dog. Has blue collar with peace symbol. Call 5092088.

FOR RENT FOR RENT – Old Don’s Catfish Kitchen and 3 other small buildings. Call (870) 946-5906. Adv. 49 -1tp RENTAL PROPERTY – Available in Gillett and DeWitt. No pets. Call 866-541-8003. Adv. 49-1tp TAKING APPLICATIONS – for 3 bedroom trailer. Completely furnished. No pets inside or out. $350 plus $200 deposit. Call 946-2797.

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HELP WANTED

Lumber One Home Center

is accepting applications for a dependable individual to fill a custodial position. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health insurance and profit sharing. Please apply in person at 301 E. Michigan St. - Stuttgart, AR 72160

ARKANSAS COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT has an opening for the position of

GRADER OPERATOR

No phone calls please. Applications may be picked up at the County Judge's Office in DeWitt & Stuttgart.

Oak Hills Country Club is now accepting applications for

Groundskeeper for the 2013 year.

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

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FARM HAND NEEDED – Full Time Position. References needed. Send resume to: Farm Hand; P.O. Box 431; DeWitt, AR 72042. Adv. 42-tfc HELP WANTED – Crop Production Services in Gillett, AR is seeking qualified employees with Class A CDL for seasonal Driver/Warehouse Specialist positions. Please apply at 3585 Hwy 165 North Gillett, AR. For further information, please call 870-479-3344. Adv. 48-2tfc HELP WANTED – Parttime Merchandiser Job #10099. Stocking general merchandise items in supermarkets in DeWitt. 3 hrs every 42 days, $10.00/hr. www.ataretail. com or 800-287-1604 x 672. Adv. 49-2tp LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER? Look no further than the classified ads in the DeWitt Era-Enterprise! You’ll find many different area companies and organizations that are looking for quality employees. With many different fields represented, you’re sure to find just the job you’re looking for!

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LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT – PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BENEDICT F. SPANEL PR-2013-2 NOTICE Last known address of Decedent: 77 Arbie Robinson Road, Gillett, AR 72055 Date of death: December 23, 2012 The undersigned was appointed Administratrix of the above-named Decedent’s Estate on January 23, 2013. 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT – PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOEL N. FERGUSON, DECEASED CASE NO. PR-2013-3 NOTICE Last known address of Decedent: 1310 Leo Street, DeWitt, Arkansas

Master's Level Therapist or RN: Qualified candidate must be licensed in the State of AR in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology or be eligible for license in AR. Dumas/Lake Village areas. Consideration will be given for RN's that have one year of proven Psych experience. Please send resumes to recruiter.aca@gmail.com

any benefit in the Estate. Provided that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the Decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the Estate. This Notice first published the 31st day of January, 2013. BOYD & BUIE Attorneys at Law 308 Court Square DeWitt, Arkansas 72042 ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE LYNNE’ SPANEL 77 Arbie Robinson Road Gillett, AR 72055 ADMINISTRATRIX Adv. 49–2tfc

72042 Date of death: November 21, 2012 An instrument dated July 10, 1997, was on the 23rd day of January, 2013 admitted to probate as the Last Will of the above named Decedent and the undersigned has been appointed Executrix therunder. Contest of the probate of the will can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by the law. All person 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 the negligence of the Decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the Estate. This Notice first published the 31st day of January, 2013 BOYD & BUIE Attorneys at Law 308 Court Square DeWitt, AR 72042 ATTORNEYS FOR ESTATE MAVIS M. FERGUSON 1310 Lee Street DeWitt, AR 72042 EXECUTRIX Adv. 49-2tfc

is currently seeking

RNs, LPNs & CNAs Sign on Bonuses Available New CNA Payscale

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

DEWITT HOSPITAL is currently seeking

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

Now Hiring Welders Apply in person at

Adams Fertilizer Equipment Hwy. 1 Bypass Bunge North America in St. Charles, AR is seeking a qualified person for full-time employment. Duties will include working over water, working at varying heights, and operating and maintenance of grain elevator equipment, computer operated truck weighing, grain sampling, and grain grinding - computer experience preferred. Occasional overtime will be required. Wages will depend on experience. Interested individuals will need to contact facility manager David Wade at 870-282-3745 to set up an interview. Applicants considered for the position will be required to successfully complete the Company's employee selection process including the following: employment application, authorization for background check, interview, pre-employment drug test, and pre-employment, post-offer medical examination. Bunge North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Manager: David Wade

Adams Fertilizer Equipment DeWitt is now taking applications for

General Labor positions. If you are looking for a job or considering a new job, Apply in person at

Adams Fertilizer Equipment Hwy. 1 Bypass

Lumber One Home Center

is accepting applications for dependable individuals to work in the warehouse/lumber yard. Job duties will require truck driving, forklift operation, and physical lifting. CDL is a plus but not required. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health insurance and profit sharing. Please apply in person at 301 E. Michigan St. - Stuttgart, AR 72160

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Arkansas County Annual Financial Report Arkansas County General Report For Period From 1/1/2012 through 12/31/2012

Tr's Be Bal CO Gen & Grant Funds Accts Tr's Receipts CG & GF Transfer From County Jail Account

$ 868,198.54 4,011,973.36 0.00

Warrants Paid: Co General & Grant Funds Accounts $3,205,253.62 Transfer to Treasurer's Commission Account 69,607.26 Final Adjustment Prior Years Collector's Commission 298,796,796.52 Replace Prior Year Lost Warrants (Per Court Order) 0.00 Refund Tax Overpayment (Per Court Order) 0.00 Transfer to AR CO Records & Preservation A/C 0.00 Transfer to General Improvement Fund A/C 0.00 Transfer to County Road Account 256,500.00 3,830,157.40 Treasurer's Ending Balance: CO General & Grant Funds Accounts $1,050,014.50 Arkansas County Road Account For 1/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 Treasurer's Beginning Balance Treasurer's Receipts Transfer from County General Account Warrants Paid Transfer to Treasurer's Commission Account Treasurer's Ending Balance

$786,539.60 1,730,392.63 256,500.00 2,773,432.23

$2,157,874.33 33,294.83 2,191,169.16

$582,263.07

Arkansas County Adult Detention Facility and Arkansas County Juvenile Detention Facility For 1/1/2012 - 12/31/2012 Treasurer's Beginning Balance Treasurer's Receipts Warrants Paid Transfer to Treasurer's Commission Account Transfer to County General Treasurer's Ending Balance

$1,045,596.47 1,880,905.21 2,926,501.68

$1,791,468.89 34,407.17 0.00 1,825,876.06 1,100,625.62

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LEGAL NOTICES DeWitt Municipal Waterworks Financial Statement WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT

Balance Cash Receipts Water Payments Sewer Payments Other Total Receipts Total Funds

$173,540.73

$215, 807.07 $ 93,220.41 $ 16,456.67

Expenditures Salaries $122,413.38 Social Security $ 9,364.27 Supplies $ 5,921.49 Other $117,097.44 Depreciation $ 33,016.36 Total Expenditures Balance Water and Sewer Fund

$322,484.15 $496,024.88

$287,812.94 $208,211.94

I, John Lorick, Chairman of the DeWitt Water and Sewer commission, certify that the foregoing statement of the receipts and disbursements of the water and sewer for the period of July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 are true and correct.

DeWitt Municipal WaterWorks All financial records of the DeWitt Water and Sewer Department of DeWitt Municipal WaterWorks are public records and are open for the public inspection during regular business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 12:00; 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Water Department in DeWitt, Arkansas.

UAM Scholarships and Information March 1 is UAM’s Scholarship Deadline Prospective and current students who plan to apply for either institutional or private scholarships to attend the University of Arkansas at Monticello next fall should do so by March 1, according to Mary Whiting, dean of enrollment management and director of admissions. The admissions office must receive scholarship applications no later than March 1 to receive priority consideration. Scholarship applications are available in the Office of Admissions in the first floor of Harris Hall, online at www.uamont.edu/ Admissions<http://www. u a m o nt . e d u / Ad m i s sions>, from high school counselors, and from the transfer offices of twoyear colleges. UAM And Arkansas Americorps To Offer Scholarships For Third Year

Applications for the UAM-Arkansas Americorps Scholarship will be available beginning February 1 at the Office of Admissions at the University of Arkansas at Monticello and at the Americorps office at the Southeast Educational Service Cooperative in Monticello. UAM, in cooperation with Arkansas Americorps, will offer five $1,000 scholarships, renewable each semester, beginning with the fall 2013 semester. The deadline to submit a scholarship application is April 1. UAM and Arkansas Americorps reached a memorandum of agreement two years ago to create five scholarships, which were awarded during the 2011 fall semester. An additional five scholarships were given during the 2012 fall

term. The new scholarships will be awarded in addition to those already awarded. UAM Offers Scholarship For EAST Students The University of Arkansas at Monticello is once again offering scholarships to two high school seniors who have participated in the EAST educational technology initiative for at least two years while in high school. The scholarship covers tuition for 15 semester hours of course credit, excluding summer terms, and is renewable by maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on 12 semester hours and providing 10 hours per week of voluntary assistance in an assigned location on campus. Scholarship applicants must have a composite score of 19 on the ACT as well as scores of 19 in both math and English, a minimum high school

DeWitt Public Library Holds Computer Literacy Classes Katie Holder with Connect Arkansas shows a Power Point presentation on setting up an email account, while demonstrating email setup to Marilyn Braswell, Lucy Gene Murphy, and Diane Maguffey on her computer. The class started with a pre-survey to see if participants had an email account set up. At the end there was a postsurvey to see if the participants had learned all they needed to know about setting up an email account and using it. Future workshops will be held to show how to use social networks like Facebook and Twitter and how to use a digital camera and upload photos to the computer and then onto Facebook. There will also be help provided with iPads.

If the record is in active use or in storage and, therfore not available at the time a citizen asks to examine it, the custodian shall certify this fact in writing to the applicant and set a date and hour within (3) days at which the record will be available for inspection and copying.

DeWitt Hospital & Nursing Home & Ferguson Rural Health Clinic would like to invite you to a reception for

Dr. Ralph Maxwell On February 4, 2013 from 4 pm - 6 pm Please join us at our open house to welcome him to our Clinic and Community.

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grade point average of 3.0 or better, and two letters of reference regarding EAST service and performance. Applications should be submitted by the priority deadline of April 1 for first consideration. Ten students have been awarded the EAST scholarship since it was first announced in 2008. The EAST program is offered through a number of school systems in Arkansas and nationwide. EAST students perform service-learning projects, identify needs in their communities, and work to provide innovative solutions for those needs. Applications for the scholarship will be available in high school counseling offices or in the UAM Office of Admissions beginning February 4. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 8441826 or (870) 460-1026.

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SPENCER BRIGGS

LEFT - Madison Briggs received a DCM/Instructional System Award for Excellence in Medical Terminology from PCCUA. This award is presented to those who have achieved perfection in the application of The Dean Vaughn Total Retention System of Learning. Briggs received this award for achieving 100% retention of the course information and demonstrated the complete knowledge and understanding of the subject. RIGHT - Spencer Briggs of Gillett, made the Chancellor’s List at UALR. Students that qualify for the Chancellor’s List must have taken at least 9 credit hours with at least a 3.9 GPA and no D, F, I, or NC grades.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Celebrating Martin Luther King’s Birthday

The Celebrating and Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday and Black History Banquet was held Saturday, January 26th at the DeWitt Community Center. Delphine and Bill Dorsey gave the opening remarks and then the night started with a couple of songs. Joshua Lester played the piano with singers including: Earl Hicks, Mark A. Rollins, and Jamie and Jotera Jones. Lisa Smith then read a presentation on the “Parade of Progress” in Black History. This included re-enactors playing important people from Black History. Gwen Duncan portrayed Rosa Parks, Rose Williams portrayed CJ Walker, Bill Dorsey portrayed Alex Haley, Celestine Wright portrayed Maya Angelou, Rita Smith portrayed Harriett Tubman, and Earl Hicks portrayed Nelson Mandela. Bill Dorsey gave a reading on the history and life of Malcolm X, while Curtis Ranson gave a re-enactment of Martin Luther King Jr. famous speech. Lewis Nixon finished the presentations with a re-enactment of President Obama’s inauguration speech. Those present threw red confetti in the air to complete the re-enactment as well as to celebrate their history. PHOTOS BY VALENYA FRANKS

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Kraft Singles Select Varieties, 16 ct

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149

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