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Just a note to let you know how much I enjoyed the article “Little Rock’s Junior Rose Bowl Champions” in the November issue of your magazine. My husband is in the center of the team picture, kneeling with a bandage on his hand. Bob passed away Feb. 11 of this year.

This was such an important event for all of the players and students who made the trip. I rode a charter bus for two days to attend the game, but the wonderful memories made it all worthwhile. Thank you for honoring this group for their accomplishments.

Just a note to thank you for the nice write up about The Empress of Little Rock in your “New Years Eve, Your Way” article [in the December issue]. We at The Empress sincerely appreciate it and any time you mention us. Thank you.

“All of you together are Christ’s body and each of you is a part of it.” I Cor. 12:27 NLT. Thank you for your help sharing Go Near Ministry, Shop My Closet and Judith & James with others [through the article “Empowering Women, Benefitting Orphans” in the December issue].

Gina Newman Sharon Welch-Blair Robert H. Blair The Empress of Little Rock

Beverly Sullenger Little Rock, AR

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Janet Wilson of Little Rock, winner of tickets to Garvan Woodland Gardens and a Java Primo Coffee House Café & More gift card.

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