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TUESDAY, January 24, 2017 / Vol. 3 Issue 4 / 75 cents
Quorum Court freezes hiring
Boy Scout Troop 401 from Fairfield Bay kicked off Thursday's Quorum Court meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer.
What's Going On Dinner time
It's that time of year again -- the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and citizens of Van Buren County are ready to honor the county's first responders. The dinner is in its ninth year. It was created to show support and appreciation to the county's heroes and helpers after the devastating tornado of 2008. This year's school sponsor is the Shirley High School FFA Chapter. The dinner is set for 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 4, 2017, at the Clinton High School cafeteria. There will be free chili, hamburgers, hot dogs, desserts and drinks. Everyone is welcome. In case of severe weather, the dinner will be rescheduled to Feb. 11.
City Council
The Clinton City Council held its January meeting last week, welcoming two new council members. Joining the council was Jeff Pistole and Shon Hastings. At the meeting last Tuesday, the Airport Commission got a new chairman as Jason Hayes was named to replace Pistole. That leaves one position still open on the commission to fill Hayes' seat. The airport also is still searching for a new manager to replace Will Dawson, who was tapped by Gov. Asa Hutchinson for a state position. The Police Department reported that it has a new truck. The Water Department announced that the project on U.S.
Highway 65 to move the water lines is under way. Mayor Richard McCormac said he is looking through applications for the department manager's position. He said members of the newly created water board will be announced soon. From the Zoning Department comes the news that at least four businesses are building or considering building in Clinton. Those include a new store for Dollar General, near the existing store; an eye clinic; Casey's convenience stores, a chain out of Texas; and Hibachi Express food truck.
Library numbers
The Van Buren County Library branch in Clinton reported to the Quorum Court last week that it has 47,554 items in the building, including
books, CDs, DVDs, and more. Now go check something out!
Thrifty
The Good Stuff thrift shop proprietor says she has some specials coming up at the Clinton store. Stay tuned.
New faces
Donut Palace has new owners. The couple from Oklahoma will be in town to take over in February, according to the Palace builders. We didn't catch their names yet. The Clinton branch of Simmons bank has a new president, Jason Culpepper, after the retirement of longtime president Steve Smith. Send your business news to voiceeditor@artelco.com.
After hearing concerns from the sheriff's office, the Van Buren County Quorum Court unanimously approved a countywide hiring freeze. Sheriff Scott Bradley and Jail Administrator Randy Murray told the justices of the peace that the Detention Center cannot wait until the next Quorum Court meeting to fill positions when they lose a jailer. Murray said he had two jailers turn in their notices just the day before the meeting, and reminded justices that there are state standards the jail must meet or it will be written up in its annual audit. Bradley acknowledged that it would be possible to use part-time help, but said that could quickly drain his budget. "There is nothing pleasant about a hiring freeze," said JP Dale James. He noted that the Detention Center's budget is over $1 million. Bradley said he would not take a deputy off the roads to work in the jail, and Murray warned that there could be dire consequences if the jail is understaffed and somebody gets
Woman found in stolen car A Billings, Montana, woman is being held in the Van Buren County Detention Center after she was found sleeping in a stolen car last week, according to Clinton Police. The Clinton officer reported seeing a 2000 Camaro with its lights on and running behind the Super 8 motel shortly after midnight on Jan. 20. He ran the license plate and it came back stolen out of Springfield, Missouri, according to his report. He and a deputy boxed the car in and woke up a person covered by a blanket in the driver's seat. The person identified herself first as Bambi Ross, then as Rosie Grainger, according to the report. When asked about the stolen vehicle, she responded, "How can you steal something that is stolen," according to the report.
Teen dies inA crash Shirley teenag-
Taflan After being taken to the jail, the suspect identified herself as Julie Ann Taflan. She told the officer that she and her husband took the car from the side of the road, but "we got into it and he split," according to the report. As officers tried to read Taflan her rights, she said she wanted an attorney, the report states. Taflan has been charged with felony theft by receiving, criminal impersonation and obstruction of government operations, both misdemeanors, and expired or no drivers license.
hurt. JP Gary Linn asked if the Quorum Court should form a "hiring freeze committee" that could make decisions between meetings. It was pointed out that gathering JPs for committee meetings costs several hundred dollars and wouldn't further the goal to save money. JP Todd Burgess quashed any thoughts of excluding the sheriff's office from the hiring freeze. "It's all or nothing," he said. The two jailers who have turned in their notices will be replaced by two parttime jailers. The justices decided to let the sheriff's office hire two part-timers for the jail before the freeze takes effect. James said the county currently has 113 employees. Also at the meeting, Animal Control director Reta Tharp reported that animal rescue groups from Massachusetts and Connecticut are taking all except one dog at the shelter by next month. There currently are nine cats at the facility. The facility will be turned over to a non-profit group on July 1.
Bat protection The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has accepted a grant from the Diamond Pipeline Northern Long-eared Bat Mitigation Fund for acquisition of a 240-acre tract of land bordering Scott Henderson Gulf Mountain Wildlife Management Area in Van Buren County where
the endangered species has been found. The bat was added to the threatened species list in 2015. The Diamond Pipeline will cross several rivers in Arkansas, including the Arkansas River, Illinois Bayou, White River, Saint Francis River and the Mississippi River as it carries inter-
mediate crude from Oklahoma to Valero's 195,000-barrel per day refinery in Memphis. According to Diamond engineers the pipeline poses no threat to public safety or to the water supply. The Game and Fish commission did not state the amount of the grant. (Photo from AG&FC)
er was killed in a traffic accident Saturday afternoon. Jessica Collins was in a car that wrecked Saturday on Sally Flat Road, which junctions with Highway 110 near Holley Mountain. An early report states that she was ejected from the vehicle. Two other people were believed to be in the vehicle, but not seriously injured. Jessica attended Shirley High School. She was the daughter of Patrick and Judy Collins. The Shirley School District posted the following on its Facebook page: "Shirley School is saddened at the loss of one of our students. Prayers for the Collins family. The high school rotunda will be open at 2 p.m. on Sunday for students, staff, and others. Counselors will be available." No other details were available by press time.
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January 24, 2017
Service award
Ross Moore receives a Commitment of Service Award from Van Buren County Judge Roger Hooper on behalf of the Greers Ferry Lake & Little Red River Association last week. Moore, who retired in 2014, served as the association's executive director for 18 years and on the board of directors before that, spending more than 30 years in the tourism industry.
Snow dogs -- Cassie (left) and Taz enjoyed the snow earlier this month. Their owner is Robert Gaut of Alread. Send your pet photographs to voiceeditor@artelco.com
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March at the Capitol Some folks from Van Buren County attended the Women’s March in Little Rock on Saturday. Police estimated the crowd at the Capitol at 4,000. Event organizers in Arkansas said they were surprised by the large turnout. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
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turned off U.S. Highway 65 onto Highway 330 East in Clinton. Elder said he was going home to work on the light because he could not get it to turn off, according to an affidavit for arrest. The deputy reported that he saw a rifle in the passenger seat of the vehicle and said he noticed Elder’s speech was slow and eyes were “glossy.” The deputy said Elder kept reaching into his pockets despite several requests to stop. The deputy ordered Elder out of the vehicle and in an ensuing search he found several syringes, two of them filled with a liquid substance, and a metal smoking device as well as the rifle, a Marlin .22 caliber with a box of ammunition, according to the report. The rifle was loaded, the report states. Elder has been charged with simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug par-
aphernalia, all felonies, as well as misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a suspended license and auxiliary driving lights. Elder has been released on $45,000 bond. Plea and arraignment are set for Jan. 31, 2017, in Van Buren County Circuit Court.
sion of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and felony possession of drug paraphernalia. Hardaway is being held at the Van Buren County jail. Gardner is being charged with misdemeanor public Intoxication and misdemeanor criminal trespass. Gardner was released.
2 charged after disturbance
Traffic stops spur arrests
On January 16, 2017, Van Buren County deputies responded to a disturbance on Burnt Ridge Road in Shirley. Upon arrival, they located a man and woman in the yard in front of a stuck truck. The subjects were identified as 45-yearold Brian David Hardaway of Shirley and 50-year-old Kelley Marie Gardner of Shirley. Deputies found Hardaway to be in possession illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Hardaway is being charged with felony posses-
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During a traffic stop on January 16, 2017, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff's office found Bailey Collins, 20, of Cleveland to be in possession illegal drug and alcohol, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Collins is being charged with misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance (marijuana), misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor minor in possession of alcohol, according to the news release. Collins has been released on bond. Two people from Flippin are facing drug charges in Van Buren County after a traffic stop on January 16, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Deputies identified the occupants of the vehicle as Colton Gates, 27, and 39-year-old Michelle Dudley. Each has been charged with felony possession a controlled substance (methamphetamine), felony possession of schedule II narcotics without a prescription, felony possession of drug paraphernalia, and no vehicle license, according to the news release.
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Obituaries
Macie Scott
Macie Lillian Scott passed away peacefully on January 19, 2017 at Ozark Health Nursing Center in Clinton. Macie was born to Chester and Mattie Walton, August 31, 1921 in Dennard, Arkansas. She married Hubert J. Scott, October 7, 1939. They were blessed with six children, Hugh Wayne, Betty, Bill, Don, Richard, and Jim. Macie was a loving, supportive wife, and wonderful mother who always put her family first. She enjoyed gardening, canning, quilting and watching sports of any kind. Her passion for nature allowed her to identify most birds by their song. Macie's perseverance and strength during adversity were enhanced by her faith. One of her biggest joys was singing, either at church or with her brothers. Surviving are her sons, Hugh Wayne Scott of Kokomo, Indiana and James Lynn Scott; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren who loved her dearly. Also surviving are two brothers, Floyd Eugene Walton and Loyd Beuford (Jane) Walton, both of Texas. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Paul Kellar, son and daughter-inlaw, Bill and Connie Scott, son Donal Scott, son Richard Scott, grandson Kevin Scott, and seven siblings, Ray, Martha, Ula, Clarence, Lelon and Waylan. Macie often offered words of wisdom and helpful tips
to anyone who asked. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Graveside services were 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 23 at the Dennard Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral home in Clinton, Arkansas.
Donald Jentsch
Donald R. Jentsch, 83, of Shirley, Arkansas was born May 18, 1933 to the late Carl and Florence (Farmer) Jentsch and passed from this life on January 11, 2017 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Donald was a welder by trade and served his country with honor during the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and a sister. Donald is survived one sister, Lulu Belle Jentsch; four daughters, Donna Anema, Elaine Reynolds, Rhonda Pressnell and Karen McFarland; one son, Donald R. Jentsch Jr.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the Walnut Grove Community Church, Clinton, Arkansas. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas.
Leamond Williams
Leamond Clell Williams, age 78 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Ozark Health in Clinton, Arkansas. He was born in Marshall on March 5, 1938, to Floyd Williams and Norma Davis Williams. Clell was a veteran of the United States Marines and Air Force. He was a farmer and a carpenter. Survivors include his daughter, Regina Williams of the home; one son, William ''Bill'' Wil-
The family of Mildred Faye Crumley wishes to thank all our friends and neighbors for their expressions of sympathy. Thanks to the Clinton Funeral Service staff for helping us through this painful time. Thanks to the Hope Medical Staff for Mom’s care the last eleven years of her life at Indian Rock Village. Thanks to John A. Crumley and Thomas Nowling for the service. Thanks to the Old Lexington Baptist Church for opening their fellowship hall with hot drinks and food for the comfort of friends, neighbors and family combating the cold and blustery day. To Each and Every One of You, Thank You! Merrell, Julia and family Noble, Elsie and family
liams and wife Johnna of Batesville; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Patterson II and wife Becky of Marshall and Gerald Patterson and wife Anita, also of Marshall; and other family and friends. Clell is preceded in death by his mother; wife, Rosa May Folkner Williams; and brother, Paul Ray Williams Sr. Services are private. Arrangements by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas.
Regina Henderson and husband Johnny of Russellville, Leona Little and husband Jerry of Pottsville; grandchildren Caleb Bagley, Alenandria Bagley, Joanna Bagley, Jack Bagley, Abigail Bagley, Austin Ward; and other family and friends. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Wesley Chapel General Baptist Church. Burial was in Wesley Chapel Cemetery.
David Mick
David Patrick Mick, 55, of Choctaw, passed away at his residence Saturday, January 14, 2017. Born September 20, 1961, at Sinton, Texas, to Homer E. Mick Sr. and the late Patsy Sue Russell. He was a welder and enjoyed fishing, hunting, cookouts, his family and friends. Left to cherish his memory are his father; spouse, De, and children, Jason Bramlett, Eric Steen, Laura Steen, Aaron Mick, and Justin Mick, all of Clinton; siblings, Dana Davis, Jerri Mick, and Homer Mick Jr.; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Cremation arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service. No services are scheduled. To sign David's book of memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Danny McKinnon
James Daniel "Danny" McKinnon, age 58, of Quitman died January 11, 2017, at home. Danny was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Jack W. McKinnon and Mary Felts McKinnon, and was retired from Dana Corp. as an engineer. He was a member of the Wesley Chapel General Baptist Church where he was the piano player and a superintendent. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack w. McKinnon, daughter-in-law Amanda McKinnon, and grandson Shane Ward. Danny is survived by his children Josh McKinnon of Damascus, Danielle Bagley and husband Matthew of Bella Vista, Matthew McKinnon of Quitman; mother Mary McKinnon of Russellville; sisters
Charlie Smith
Charles "Charlie" Wesley Smith Jr., age 74, of Clinton, Arkansas, joined the Lord and his parents on Monday, January 9, 2017. He was born September 5, 1942 in Morrilton, Arkansas, the son of Charles Wesley Smith Sr. of Culpepper and Essie Mildred (Hall) Smith of Scotland. He was also a member of Culpepper Methodist Church. He was a longtime member of the Jaycees in Clinton and Batesville, Arkansas. He was a life member of the Loyal Order of Moose (Lodge 1839) since 1978. Prior to returning to farming, he held several jobs including: construction on Greers Ferry Dam in Heber Springs; construction of the Titan II Missile Base in Damascus; a Pattern Technician at Clinton and Batesville garment factories. He enjoyed watching the Arkansas Razorbacks, Dallas Cowboys, NASCAR racing and was a lifelong Mark Martin fan. His true passion was working on his farm caring for his herd of cattle and fishing in his ponds. He is survived by his former wife, Laura Jean (Farley) Smith and their three daughters, Charla and Kasey Frain of Flagstaff, Arizona, Deedra Smith and Missy Sims of Conway, Arkansas, and Tamara Smith and Rob Brinson of Huntsville, Alabama; and four grandchildren. A celebration of life will be at a later date.
The family of Amanda McKinnon and Shane Ward would like to say Thank You to our friends and everyone who has helped us during this sad time. Special thank you to the First Responders and the New Life Apostolic Church Family for your prayers, your support and all the kindness you have shown us.
January 24, 2017
Pancake supper set A benefit Pancake Supper will be held at the Fairfield Bay Lions Club from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017. Proceeds go to Boy Scout Troop 401.
School Menus Jan. 23-27
Shirley Schools
Monday – Breakfast: Pancake on a stick or cereal, fruit. Lunch: Nacho cheese crispito, spicy pintos, summer squash saute, jalapeno rice, strawberries and bananas. Tuesday – Breakfast: Oatmeal, cinnamon toast or cereal, applesauce. Lunch: Ham, turkey, cheese deli combo on bun, potato salad, baby carrots, fresh orange, chips. Wednesday – Breakfast: Ham, egg and cheese English muffin or cereal and toasted muffin half, fruit. Lunch: Chicken noodle soup, crackers, grilled cheese, spinach salad, grapes, chocolate pudding. Thursday – Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin, string cheese stick, fruit. Lunch: Super nachos, cheese dip, broccoli/cauliflower, pineapple and banana, chocolate chip muffin. Friday – Breakfast: Mini powdered doughnuts or cereal, fruit. Lunch: Beans and ham, fried okra, corn on cob, turnip greens, cornbread, blue raspberry sorbet.
Clinton Elementary
Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, cheese stick, orange. Lunch: Baked ham, black-eyed peas, carrots/Ranch, breadstick, fruit. Tuesday – Breakfast: Pancakes, applesauce. Lunch: Oven roasted chicken, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, juice. Wednesday – Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, apples. Lunch: Spaghetti, salad, English peas, pears. Thursday – Breakfast: Ham and cheese biscuit, pears. Lunch: Chicken fajita, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, applesauce. Friday – Breakfast: Cereal, toast/ jelly, peaches. Lunch: Turkey and cheese on deli roll, oven fries, oranges.
Clinton Junior & Senior High
Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, graham crackers, fruit. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, bread or mini corn dogs, baked beans, salad, peaches. Tuesday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Chili con carne, crackers, PB&J sandwich or pizza, corn, salad, juice, fruit. Wednesday – Breakfast: Cereal, powdered doughnuts, pears. Lunch: Salisbury steak or chicken fried steak, creamed potatoes, green beans, wheat rolls, mixed fruit. Thursday – Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, fruit. Lunch: Chicken fajita/cheese or soft taco/cheese, pinto beans, cinnamon muffin, juice, hot cinnamon apples. Friday – Breakfast: Cereal, toast/ jelly, fruit. Lunch: Manwich on bun or barbecue pork sandwich, fries, coleslaw, pears.
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What Is The Color of The Soul of Man? By Dr. Ben Mays
As I listened to Barack Obama's ''Farewell Address to the Nation," and pondered his accomplishment of winning two terms as our nation's first African-American president, my thoughts conjure up memories of the people and events that have shaped my perspectives about racial matters. Indeed, that shaping is evident in my earliest childhood memory. In that memory I'm perched on my grandfather's bouncing knee, squinting at a glaring stage light, and singing "Jesus Loves the Little Children." I was 4 years old when Granddad Morris and I performed a duet at the 1954 Eureka Springs Music Festival. He strummed his guitar as I belted out the lyrics of my favorite Sunday school song-"Red or yellow, black or white, all are precious in his sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world." Those lyrics didn't mean much to me as a four-year-old growing up in Caucasian pure Searcy County, Arkansas. I had no reason to have the slightest inkling about racial matters until I was about was six, and was old enough to accompany my father on his weekly trips to Little Rock where he picked up merchandise to stock his general store. Still vivid in my memories are the sights and smells of the loading docks at the
feed mills where Dad would park his big truck, and then set me in the back to watch as a couple of strapping African-American men swung hundred-pound sacks of cotton-seed meal into perfectly stacked rows six bags highall while good-naturedly teasing and babysitting me until Dad returned to the truck. Since I was just learning to read at the time, I was curious about the signs, "White" and "Colored," which hung above the restrooms and water coolers. When I asked my dad what the signs meant he said it was "just a silliness." Dad made much of our living as a country trader, and some time in 1957 he traded a chain saw for a used TV. It was a totally useless device until he mounted a huge antennae on a long pole high above our rooftop, and then, on a good day, we could watch one very fuzzy Little Rock station. I remember a news report that aired one day showing soldiers guarding a high school in Little Rock, and crowds of people lined up along the street shouting at each other. When I asked my mother why there were soldiers at Central High she said it was "just a silliness, just a silliness"-that some folks dislike other folks "just because their skin is a different color." I was a few years older before l began to suspect that maybe there was some-
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thing more to this "silliness" than just silliness. It came to me while I was hanging out on my Uncle Jimmy Driftwood's back porch listening to the grown-ups talk. I didn't always understand their words, but I could recognize aggravation in their voices. Uncle Jimmy had hit the big time in the music business in 1959 with his Grammy winning Song of the Year, "Battle of New Orleans," and he had just returned from an appearance at Carnegie Hall. Obviously perturbed, he was telling his backhome music buddies how the Carnegie folks had censored one of his favorite compositions because they feared the lyrics were too "racially provocative." At nine years old I had no clue what provocative meant, but I knew I liked the song they were talking about. It reminded me of that Sunday school song, about children of different colors. But apparently those New York City folks feared that Uncle Jimmy's lyrics might cause rioting in the streets with the child-like question he posed about colors in the refrain of his dangerously thought provoking little ditty: "Tell me, tell me, if you can, What is the color of the soul of man, block or yellow, white or tan? What is the color of the soul of man?" One of the back porch visitors-I think he was a newspaper man-laughed a big mocking laugh, and said, "Well, who'd a thought it? Dixiecrats running Carnegie Hall." I guess I grew up to become somewhat of an idealist about racial matters. I admit it was pretty much a risk-free position where I lived in racially homogeneous north Arkansas. But as a teenager in the 60's, I watched on TV what was hap-
pening in Selma, and Birmingham, and of course Memphis. I was often shocked at what hateful things some folks, even those I had otherwise regarded as reasonable people, would say about Martin Luther King. All he asked (or dared to dream), was that his children would be judged by the content of their character, rather than by the color of their skin. Was that so much for a father to ask? Doesn't Jesus love all the children of the world? And what about Uncle Jimmy's question - do souls come in colors? My personal encounters with racism have been pitifully minor. They are significant only as a point of contrast between a white man's naivety about observed racism, and the actual personal experience of the real thing-the deep-seated, hope-sapping, bewilderingly hateful oppression that only a person of minority color can know. My perspective did, however, gain a measure of insight in the summer of '72. It was a hot June morning when I anxiously opened a certified letter, and read that I had been accepted to the School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee Institute. I admit I was a little conflicted about attending a historically black college in the Deep South. But my parents hadn't raised me to be a bigot, and I resolved to not fall victim to that "silliness." In retrospect there was probably nothing unseemly in my having some reservation about relocating my wife and new baby into an unfamiliar culture. And Tuskegee, Alabama was culturally about a million miles away from Marshall, Arkansas. My classes were to begin in September so my wife, Lin-
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da, and I set off to Alabama to check out the housing situation in Tuskegee. After inquiring at a local bank about residential rentals we quickly found a perfect little one bedroom apartment on the back corner of a gorgeous old antebellum home on Main Street. We were given a gracious tour of the apartment and the rest of the home by its owner, a frail angel-faced, genteel, old lady. She was confined to a wheelchair and totally dependent on her caregiver, a handsome middle-aged African-American lady whose primary means of communication seemed to be her radiant smile. Linda and I loved the apartment. But, after the tour came the interview: "Mr. Mays, I understand you'll be attending that colored school for animal doctors." "Yes Ma'am," I answered, with some trepidation-about where her question was leading. "Well," she continued in her plantation drawl, "You seem like a nice young couple anyway." Then with no hint of reservation, sitting there stranded in her wheelchair, directly in front of her devoted servant, with no attempt to mute her voice, that sweetfaced old lady uttered the most shockingly hateful thing that this sheltered hillbilly boy had ever heard: "I'll be most pleased to rent you my apartment, Mr. Mays, but l expect you won't be bringing any of those "niggras" from that colored school over here." I don't remember giving her an answer. Linda insists I managed to eke out a squeaky reply, something like, "I'm sorry but I just can't agree to that." The only thing I can remember
is an overwhelming feeling of combined shock and shame and guilt. Guilt that I was simply there, in that room, not just as a witness, but as an unwitting catalyst to such a shameless articulation of bigoted evil. It was then that I first realized, that although I didn't ask for it, and I certainly didn't want it, I had inherited, from the deeds of generations past, a coattails connection to this damnable "silliness" and the unavoidable quagmire of interracial tension that comes with it. As my memories popped up during Mr. Obama's speech, my thoughts drifted back to that day forty-four years ago when I found myself caught up in my first personal entanglement with racial bigotry. For me it was just one extremely uncomfortable moment. But to that ever-smiling black lady pushing that wheelchair it was yet another sucker-punch of belittlement in a bigotry filled existence from which she had no escape. I hoped she was alive and well and watching our president speak. I hoped that she was cherishing his inspiring words, but even more so, his eight years of impeccable decorum. I hoped she was connecting the significance of Mr. Obama's two-term presidency with the prophetic promise of Dr. King's dream. I hoped she was savoring the fact that Barack Obama had, indeed, been judged twice by the nation's electoratenot by the color of his skin, but by the content of his character. And I hoped she was hoping what I was hoping, that one day presidents will be elected, workers will be hired, fiancĂŠes will be introduced, and babies will be born into a better world, a world where no one gives a silly damn about he color of another person's skin (or soul).
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Patsy Ward Formosa
Happy birthday to Marva Ward on the 19th. She hit the big 75. Those helping her celebrate were her sons, John and Scott, daughter Sindee and David Morse, David’s mom Anne Morse, son Frank and Erica and Rylan and Landon Ward. Erica baked her a sugar free chocolate cake. That sounds good! She got lots of birthday phone calls from grandchildren and other relatives. Rylan Ward told me his class got to watch the inauguration on television at school. He was excited about it. I took Thelma Murray to see her eye doctor on Tuesday. We got to go by and see her newest great-grandson, Kaelyx Murray. He sure is a cutie! We did some shopping, then had lunch at Golden Corral. The appointment was at 2:45 and she got out of there after 6:00. I saw Edward Nicholson at Walmart one day this week. He is doing better and is back home. Glad to hear that. Mary Bryant’s brother-in-law, Don Wade, of Overcup passed away on Jan. 9. His funeral service was on the 19th. Condolences go out to the family. Roy Bryant has been sick with a bad case of this crud that has been going around. Get well wishes go out to him. That’s all I have for this week, so have a good one and God Bless.
Joyce & James Burns Scotland
We were pleased to learn that Melanie McCoy (fourth-grade student at Clinton) won some awards that we want to tell about. Melanie was on the honor roll with straight A's and she received a Math award, Literacy award and also a Friendship award. Congratulations Melanie, Scotland is very proud of you. Keep the good work. We learned this week that the granddaughter of Sherry Jones has been having many medical problems. She seems to be responding to the new medication and we pray for it to continue. Several masons from Pleasant Grove Lodge went to visit one of there members, Johnny White, who has had surgery and is going to have a long recovery time. Please remember Johnny White in your prayers. We have certainly enjoyed the nice weather since we came home from Alaska. We heard that just north of Anchorage it was -48 this week. I think we came home just in time. Anyone with Scotland News can call James Burns at 592-3935 and he will see that it gets into the paper. Have a great week.
Amanda Berger Highway 110
It has been a rainy, foggy, and dreary week here on the mountain. I know we need the rain but I sure am ready for some sunshine. The Highway 110 Fire Department is sponsoring a First Aide class on Saturday, February 11, from 1-5 p.m. at the fire station on Elba Road. Participants will receive a certification card that is good for two years. Ages 13 and up are welcome. The cost is $10 per person. Drinks and snacks will be available. Linda Simpson, wife of Grace Church pastor Terry Simpson, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Please keep her in your prayers. If you have any news contact me at: 501-745-4639 or email: paigeberger2013@gmail.com Verse of the Week: "I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." -2 Corinthians 6:18
Jeff Burgess Crabtree
Archery season for deer ends Saturday. Rabbit and squirrel season ends then too. Check The Regs. Stopped to see how Louis Jackson's Great Experiment was going and found him still confounded about an electrical issue. He says he needs a good electrician. So if one wants to help with Arkansas' first cotton-pickerturned-sugar-canepicker-and-processor, give Louis a call.
This American bald eagle perches in a tree waiting for Crabtree correspondent Jeff Burgess to go away so it can return to feeding on some road kill on Highway 16 West last Tuesday.
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January 24, 2017 Neighbors from page 6 Wayne Lasley was at Louis' and we got to talking about riding this rough country. He told the story of the big rides in the late ’80s when there would be 80 to 100 horses starting from Chuck Tester’s place and going down Boyce Creek to Archey Fork and then up Akins Creek canyon and following highway 16 back to Chuck's. It was an 8-hour ride and most spent the night camped out in Chuck's and Doyle Jackson's fields. "Too many new fences and gates to do it anymore," Wayne said. Last week driving through Crabtree I came around a corner and there on the highway shoulder was a bald eagle ripping some road kill into bite size pieces. I slowed my truck but it flew to a nearby tree and a vulture waiting for leftovers just waddled a little way further from the road. While
the eagle posed for some quick photos, I thought, what a great place it is that I live. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call or text Jeff Burgess 745-1249.
Melba’s son, Tony George, has had trouble getting out of Denver, Colorado, because of the weather. The cold, wet, foggy weather has kept most of us close to home and thankful that we didn’t have ice. Thelma Murray and Patsy Ward visited Desiree Murray and got to spend time with little Kaelyx. He is growing. Dick Ethington is coming home from the hospital with a pace maker.
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Tommy Beckham has been a little sick this week. Lavonne Bradford has been sick but is feeling better. Dale Overturf is doing fine; his mother, Lois, is in the Ozark Health Nursing Center at Clinton. Alma Johnson and Jo Hamilton visited Melba Tipton in the hospital at Conway Friday. Melba fell and broke both legs earlier this month.
Kay Weaver Senior Centers
What a wonderful sight! That bright thing shining in the sky. Welcome! The Fairfield Bay Center served a delicious lunch Friday, Jan. 20. You should try it some
time. Wonderful cooks and lots of nice folks. Shirley served a very good spaghetti dinner Thursday, Jan. 19. I’m really enjoying going to other centers when I can. The Scotland center is hosting a pool tournament on Saturday, Feb. 4. Prizes will be awarded. Sharpen your pool sticks and join the fun. Fairfield Bay has a large group of card players that stay after lunch. Check with center director Betty if you want to join in. I am going to try to concentrate on our eldest citizens and write about them and some couples that have been married to each other for a long time. We cherish their dedication to the program. Call me with names and information. Thank you for reading my column and sharing your thoughts. I love you all. Stay happy and healthy. BAF – bring a friend!
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Left behind – This dog called Dozer will be the only one left at the Van Buren County Animal Control facility after a Massachusetts rescue group makes its pick up early next month. Staff member say he is a sweet boy, but is being left behind because of his pit bull heritage. If you would like to learn more about him, call the shelter at 745-2121. There are still several cats available.
Senior Menus Clinton & Damascus Senior Center / Jan. 24-31
Jan. 24: Pinto beans with ham, okra and tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. Jan. 25: Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit. Jan. 26: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, salad, French bread, brownie muffin. Jan. 30: Hamburger, Mexicali corn, baked beans, melon/ strawberries. Jan. 31: Chicken spaghetti, peas, Capri blend, breadstick, cake. Clinton Center is open Monday-Thursday Damascus Center is open Tuesday and Thursday
Shirley Senior Center / Jan. 24-31
Five generations Betty Keck holds her new great-great-grandson Luke Palmer as five generations of the family gathered recently. Also pictured are Keck’s daughter, Eve Henderson; her grandson James Palmer (back row, right) and great-grandson Mark Palmer.
PUBLIC NOTICE There is a vacancy on the Shirley City Council Any residents within the city limits of Shirley interested in filling the position are asked to submit a letter and/or a resume to P.O. Box 195, Shirley, AR 72153 by January 31, 2017. Selection will be made at the February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting
Clubs
The Idle Hour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Merl Eoff. Winners for the evening were: high, Emma Hink; second high, Connie Starnes; traveling, Lou Burgess; and bingo, Gay Whillock.
Jan. 24: Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit. Jan. 25: Swiss steak, rice, okra, roll, apricots. Jan. 26: Chicken/dumplings, green beans, stewed tomatoes, butterscotch bars. Jan. 30: Hamburger, Mexicali corn, baked beans, melon/ strawberries. Jan. 31: Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit. Shirley Center is open Monday-Thursdfay
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As of February 2017 billing cycle, the new water rates will be as follows: 0-1000 gallons .... $37.00 plus tax (including $3 Clinton Meter Charge) Every 1000 gallons thereafter: $12.00+tax.
Center / Jan. 24-31
Jan. 24: Pinto beans with ham, okra and tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. Jan. 25: Cheeseburger, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, wheat bread, pineapples. Jan. 26: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, salad, French bread, brownie muffin. Jan. 30: Creamy chicken spaghetti, peas, Capri blend, breadstick, cake. Jan. 31: Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit. Scotland center is open Monday-Thursday
Fairfield Bay Senior Center / Jan. 24-31
Jan. 24: Baked chicken strips, cauliflower and cheese sauce, peas and carrots, cookie. Jan. 25: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, wheat bread, fresh fruit. Jan. 26: Chicken parmigiana/sauce, spinach salad, green beans, breadstick, spiced peaches. Jan. 27: Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding. Jan. 31: Ravioli/sauce, peas and carrots, salad, garlic bread, hot cinnamon applesauce. Fairfield Bay Center is open Tuesday-Friday
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CHURCH PAGE
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Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. If you can identify this Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County with your help, we will.) Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-3530 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013
Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Baptist Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane Dennard,AR Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 4940 Highway 9 W Clinton 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462 Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273 Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781 Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 MainLine Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737
Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 745-4859 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 Shirley First Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The New Tabernacle 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467
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ORDINANCE NO. 2017-05 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRONIC WARRANTS TRANSFER (DIREC DEPOSIT) SYSTEM DIRECTLY INTO PAYEES’ ACCOUNTS IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN PAYMENT OF ANY ACCOUNT ALLOWED AGAINST THE COUNTY. SECTION 1. The Van Buren County Quorum Court, as authorized by Arkansas Code Annotated 14-24-121, does hereby authorize Van Buren County to establish an electronic warrants transfer (direct deposit) system directly into payees’ accounts in financial institutions in payment of any account allowed against the County. The electronic payment method to be established shall provide for the appropriate internal accounting controls and documentation for audit and accounting purposes.
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Sponsored by J.P. Dale James VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2017-02 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE A HIRING FREEZE FOR VAN BUREN COUNTY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. WHEREAS: Positions were added to the County to handle increased traffic from the Fayetteville Shale Gas Play; and WHEREAS: There is a need to attrition down payroll for the County. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: A. The Van Buren County Quorum Court shall determine whether a position should be refilled after being vacated. Determination will be made at the regularly scheduled Quorum Court monthly meeting. B. The hiring freeze shall cover all County positions being payed from any and all County funds. The Van Buren County Quorum Court hereby declares a ‘hiring freeze’ in the Van Buren County work force to be implemented until further notice. Approved this 19th day of January, 2017 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper . Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford . Pam Bradford, County Clerk
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY LOUZELL HENRY, deceased NO. PR-2016-104 NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Terri Hicks was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the above-named decedent on January 11, 2017. A contest of the probate can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury 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 such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 17th day of January, 2017. Terri Hicks, Personal Representative By: /s/ KENT TESTER KENT TESTER, I.D. No. 89123 Tester Law Firm, P.A. Attorney at Law 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7077 FAX 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARTHA ESTELLA STACKHOUSE, deceased NO. PR-2016-111
CASE NO. CV 2016-202
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-03
MCENTIRE INVESTMENTS CORPORATION PETITIONER VS. FRANK HOYLE, FRANKLIN W. DEMBO, ELLA KNIGHT; THEIR HEIRS AND ASSIGNS; AND CERTAIN LANDS LYING IN VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS; And any person, entity, or organization, Claiming any right, title, interest or Township or claim in and to: PT/ SW1/4 NW1/4, Section 11, Township 11N, Range 14W, Van Buren County, Arkansas; SW1/4 SE1/4 NE1/4, Section 14, Township, 12N, Range 14W, Van Buren County, Arkansas; PT. W1/2 SW1/4, Section 30, Township 10N, Range 13W, Van Buren County, Arkansas.
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NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 301 Lakeview Drive Fairfield Bay, AR 72088 DATE OF DEATH: December 16, 2016 Shirley White was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the above-named decedent on January 19, 2017. A contest of the probate can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury 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 such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 24th day of January, 2017. Shirley White, Personal Representative By: /s/ Kent Tester . KENT TESTER, I.D. No. 89123 Tester Law Firm, P.A. Attorney at Law 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7077 FAX 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com Sponsored by J.P. Kevin Housley VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2017-04 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2016-52, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2017, TO TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATE $2,180.00 INTO THE ALREAD EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS CLUB BUDGET 1000-803-4003. WHEREAS: The Alread Extension Homemakers Club has received an Arkansas Rural Community Grant in the amount of $2,180.00 to install a second French drain, and make the needed improvements to the grade and repairs to the porch roof; and WHEREAS: The check has been deposited and there is a need to appropriate these funds into their budget in order to complete this project. THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED Section 1. That Ordinance No. 201652, the annual operating budget for 2017 is hereby amended: and Section 2. That the sum of $2,180.00 is hereby appropriated into the Alread Extension Homemakers Club Budget – 1000-803-4003 (Improvements other than buildings) Approved this 19th day of January, 2017 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper . Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford . Pam Bradford, County Clerk IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION MCENTIRE INVESTMENTS CORPORATION PETITIONER VS. CASE NO. CV 2016-202 FRANK HOYLE, FRANKLIN W. DEMBO, ELLA KNIGHT; THEIR HEIRS AND ASSIGNS; AND CERTAIN LANDS LYING IN VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS; And any person, entity, or organization, Claiming any right, title, interest or Township or claim in and to: PT/ SW1/4 NW1/4, Section 11, Township 11N, Range 14W, Van Buren County, Arkansas; SW1/4 SE1/4 NE1/4, Section 14, Township, 12N, Range 14W, Van Buren County, Arkansas; PT. W1/2 SW1/4, Section 30, Township 10N, Range 13W, Van Buren County, Arkansas. RESPONDENT WARNING ORDER
RESPONDENT AMENDED NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION Notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in and to the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas: Parcel 1: Part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (pt. SW1/4 NW 1/4), Section Eleven (11), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Fourteen (14) West, Van Buren County, Arkansas described as beginning at the Southeast Corner of said SW 1/4 NW 1/4, Section 11, T-11-N, R-14-W: Thence West 183.00 feet along the south line of said SW 1/4 NW 1/4 to a point; Thence N 01 22" 30" W 205.20 feet to a point: Thence N 88 22" E 188.00 feet to a point on the east line of said SW 1/4 NW 1/4: Thence South 210.50 feet along said east line to the point of beginning. Containing 38,549 square feet or 0.89 acres according to the Charles Neal Survey filed in Survey Book B Page 492. Parcel 2: Part of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (Pt. W 1/2 SW 1/4), Section Thirty (30), Township Ten (10) North, Range Thirteen (13) West, Van Buren County, Arkansas. Described as beginning at a point 1275.0 feet north of the SE Corner of said W1/2 SW1/4; Thence West 210.0 feet; Thence North 200.45 feet to a county road; thence along said county road N 87 22" 45" E 210.22 feet; thence south 210.0 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.0 acre, more or less, and subject to all roadways and easements which might be of record. Parcel 3: The southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter (SW1/4 SE1/4 NE1/4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Twelve (12) North, Range Fourteen (14) West, Containing 10 acres, more or less. The properties described herein were conveyed to McEntire Investments Corporation via Limited Warranty Deeds issued pursuant to a tax sale conducted by the Commissioner of State Lands, State of Arkansas under the provisions of Act 626 of 1983, as amended, after the properties remained unredeemed following expiration of the time required by law. The last person, firm or corporation to pay taxes on the above described real property were Frank Hoyle, Franklin W. Dembo and Ella Knight. All persons, firms, corporations, or improvement districts that can set up any right to the real property conveyed and forfeited is hereby notified to appear herein, before the Circuit Court of Van Buren County, to assert his/hers/ its title or interest in said properties and to show why the title to the real property should not be confirmed, quieted and vested in Petitioner herein, in fee simple. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 20th day of December, 2016. /s/ Ester Bass VAN BUREN COUNTY CLERK BY /s/ Lori Jones . DC NATHAN S. MORGAN, 2008269 Morgan Law Firm, P.A. Attorney for Petitioner 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION MCENTIRE INVESTMENTS CORPORATION PETITIONER VS. CASE NO. CV 2016-202 FRANK HOYLE, FRANKLIN W. DEMBO, ELLA KNIGHT; THEIR HEIRS AND ASSIGNS; AND CERTAIN LANDS LYING IN VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS; And any person, entity, or organization, Claiming any right, title, interest or Township or claim in and to: PT/ SW1/4 NW1/4, Section 11, Township 11N, Range 14W, Van Buren County, Arkansas; SW1/4 SE1/4 NE1/4, Section 14, Township, 12N, Range 14W, Van Buren County, Arkansas; PT. W1/2 SW1/4, Section 30, Township 10N, Range 13W, Van Buren County, Arkansas. RESPONDENT WARNING ORDER TO: ELLA KNIGHT You are hereby warned to appear in this Court within thirty (30) days from the first date of publication of the Warning Order and answer the complaint of the Petitioner.
TO: FRANKLIN W. DEMBO You are hereby warned to appear in this Court within thirty (30) days from the first date of publication of the Warning Order and answer the complaint of the Petitioner. Your failure to file a written answer within thirty (30) may bar you from answering or asserting any defense you have. Given under my hand and seal this 12th day of January , 2017.
Given under my hand and seal this 12th day of January , 2017.
VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK By: /s/ Janice Cook D.C. (SEAL)
VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK By: /s/ Janice Cook D.C. (SEAL)
Your failure to file a written answer within thirty (30) may bar you from answering or asserting any defense you have.
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2016-52, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2017, TO INCEASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE BY $7,700.00 AND APPROPRIATE SAID AMOUNT; AND BY TRANSFERING THE $7,700.00 AND $10,000.00 TO THE JAIL MAINTENANCE BUDGET FUND. WHEREAS: Two furnaces had to be replaced at the Van Buren County Detention Center; and WHEREAS: There is an immediate need to appropriate and transfer the necessary funds to replace the furnaces. THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED Section 1. That Ordinance No. 201652, the annual operating budget for 2017 is hereby amended: and Section 2. That the sum of $7,700.00 additional carryover from the Jail Maintenance Fund is hereby appropriated and transferred to the Jail Maintenance Budget #3017-400-4003 (Improvements other than buildings); and Section 3. That the sum of $10,000.00 is hereby transferred from 3017-400-9999 to the Jail Maintenance Budget #3017-400-4003 (Improvements other than Buildings). Approved this 19th day of January, 2017 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper . Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford . Pam Bradford, County Clerk Sponsored by J.P. Dell Holt VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2017-01 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE TO CORRECT THE HOURLY WAGE OF TWO PART-TIME HELPERS AT THE ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER AND ADD THE FULL-TIME ASSISTANT CONTROL OFFICER THAT WAS LEFT OFF OF THE ORDINANCE; WHEREAS: The hourly wage for the Annual Operating Budget for 2017 #2016-52 for two of the part-time employees at the Animal Control Shelter are incorrect at $8.25 per hour, and WHEREAS: Minimum wage was raised as of January 01, 2017 to $8.50, and WHEREAS: The hourly wage for the two part-time employees needs to be raised to match the minimum wage rate, and WHEREAS: One full-time Assistant Control Officer was left off of the salary portion of the Ordinance and also need to be added at $8.50 per hour, and WHEREAS: No monies need to be appropriated into the budget at this time. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: The hourly wage for the two part-time employees need to reflect the new minimum wage rate of $8.50 instead of $8.25 beginning January 01, 2017 and the full-time Assistant Control Officer needs to be added at $8.50 per hour also. Approved this 19th day of January, 2017 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper . Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford . Pam Bradford, County Clerk
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Fishing Report
Three record catches were added to the Arkansas fishing records list during 2016. All were in the unrestricted tackle category. No records were caught by rod and reel during the past year, following a year in which four records changed in that category. The most recent record was the 11-pound, 12-ounce shortnose gar caught on Cypress Bayou by Bryson Harpole of
Ward. Harpole took his gar with a bow Nov. 2, and the weight was nearly twice the previous state record. Other unrestricted tackle marks that were set were both by bow fisherman Ross Martin of Cabot, who took in a 3-pound, 3-ounce quillback carpsucker on Aug. 8, just after he'd set the mark for river carpsucker with a 2-pound, 7-ounce fish on July 13. Both were taken on the Arkansas River.
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al pool, this pattern is expected to continue. For fly fishing, Lowell recommends midges, soft hackles, sowbugs and streamers. For Trout Magnet fishing, he recommends white and cotton candy-colored bodies on gold jigheads. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information
the lake’s elevation at 454.98 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 461.44 msl). (updated 1-182017) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 455.04 feet and falling, some 7 feet below normal pool. It has the shad and fish hemmed up, so when you find the bait, the fish will be close, and most species are ready to chew as they have not saw baits in a while. The bass fishing is good on spinnerbaits, crankbaits, drop-shot rigs, C-rigs and football heads at various depths. Look on points, humps and bluff walls for bait and fish. The crappie are eating on various days on minnows and jigs up to 50 feet deep and some as shallow as 15 feet on sunny days. They are suspended most days. No report on catfish or bream. The hybrid and white bass are eating well on spoons, in-line spinners, hair jigs and swimbaits or grubs; look for fish and baitfish in the 25-70-foot range. Walleye are showing up more and more now, with some being caught upriver and some in the lake. Minnows are working on the bottom, and they’re biting also on drop-shot rigs. Look in the 1550 feet range for the best results.
Greers Ferry
Lake Overcup
Three state fishing records set in 2016
Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)
(updated 1-182017) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip ‘em All Guide Service wanted to remind anglers that some new trout fishing regulations have been introduced for the Little Red River beginning this year. These new regulations and changes can be found on the AGFC website. The Little Red is receiving power generation on weekdays and sporadic generation on weekends. With the current lake level below season-
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As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports
(updated 1-182017) Johnny “Catfish” Banks at Over-
cup Bait Shop and R.V. Park (501-3549007) said water level is normal, clarity is good. There was no recorded surface water temperature. Catfish are going well on yo-yo’s with bass minnows. Crappie are slow but anglers are still catching them on orange and chartreuse jigs. Depth varies from 1 to 3 feet. Nobody is fishing for bream these days, and also there were no reports on bass.
Sunset Lake
(updated 1-182017) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said a few catfish anglers have been doing well on No. 12 bass minnows and nightcrawlers. Crappie are being caught on the size 6 crappie minnows. Bass have been hitting on brooder minnows.
Bishop Park Ponds
(updated 1-182017) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said there have been a few reports of catfish hitting on Sonny's Dip Bait and bass minnows. Crappie are being caught on pink minnows. The catches are big in number, but not in size. Bass doing fair on brooder minnows.
Saline River Access in Benton
(updated 1-182017) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said walleye have been doing great on brooder minnows. So also have the Kentucky bass and the smallmouth bass.
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Crappie have been hitting on the pink minnows.
Sunset Lake
(updated 1-182017) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said a few catfish anglers have been doing well on No. 12 bass minnows and nightcrawlers. Crappie are being caught on the size 6 crappie minnows. Bass have been hitting on brooder minnows.
Bishop Park Ponds
(updated 1-182017) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said there have been a few reports of catfish hitting on Sonny's Dip Bait and bass minnows. Crappie are being caught on pink minnows. The catches are big in number, but not in size. Bass doing fair on brooder minnows.
Saline River Access in Benton
(updated 1-182017) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said walleye have been doing great on brooder minnows. So also have the Kentucky bass and the smallmouth bass. Crappie have been hitting on the pink minnows.
Little Maumelle River
(updated 1-182017) River Valley Marina (501-5171250) said water is clear and the level and current are normal. Crappie are excellent. You’ll find them in 5-10 feet depth; use minnows and jigs. White bass
are also on the bite and results have been excellent for anglers. No reports on bream, bass or catfish, however.
Arkansas River (Maumelle Pool)
(updated 1-182017) Hatchet Jack’s (501-758-4948) reported crappie fishing is good near Murray Lock and Dam. Best success has been with white tube jigs. White bass are excellent and are biting twister tails.
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White River (Bull Shoals Tailwater)
(updated 1-182017) Ron Gamble at Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) said this is the time of year when you can have a huge stretch of river all to yourself – and access to all those trout all for yourself. It's a great time to try out that Christmas gift you received (the new spinning rod, the latest Rogue in lime green and chartreuse, the flashy streamer …). The water level has varied each day for the last week, so you could try topwater lures in the morning, sinking countdowns in the afternoon and some silver/blue Cleos at noon. Catch some rainbows with the always popular shrimp/ egg pattern mashup. Forget cabin fever; get outdoors and get moving!
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Won’t you be our Valentine? Bonnie Hookman shares some of her 50-plus travel scrapbooks with members of the North Central Arkansas Artist League. Hookman (on sofa) is pictured with (from left) Carolyn Goettsch; Lea Berry, Gay Ryan, Alecs Long, Kathleen Hadley and Joyce Hartmann. Her books feature photos as well as original watercolors done on location and in her studio.
‘Treasure Chest’ artist league program By Joyce Hartmann
Rain and fog didn't keep North Central Artist League members from their third Monday program, entitled "Treasure Chest," at the home of Bonnie Hookman on Jan. 16. She shared some of her 50-plus cruise and vacation scrapbooks filled with photos and paintings of exotic places around the world. After each member looked at a scrapbook, they shared their treasures: one thing they learned as well as their favorite painting in the book. Bonnie's paintings are done on
quarter-sheet watercolor paper. She carries everything she needs to produce her sketches in a small canvas bag: a palette loaded with watercolor paint, a lightweight foam drawing board, paper, a few brushes, tissue, tape, and water containers. She takes lots of photos and also carries a small printer with her for reference photos, which helps her either to paint on location or in her room, or do a more detailed painting in her studio after their return. Artist League members were left with a desire both to take a cruise as well as to carry their
paints with them on their travels, too. The North Central Artist League invites new members to join. They meet each Monday morning in Fairfield Bay to paint together, and they hang and sell their paintings in many places in Fairfield Bay, Clinton and Greers Ferry. Each third Monday they present an educational program, and at least twice a year they feature workshops by nationally known artists. For further information, call any member or Vice President Joyce Hartmann at 501-745-6615.
Couple attends Phoenix meeting Van Buren County Farm Bureau members Danny and Becky Wood of Bee Branch were among more than 150 Arkansans who attended the 98th Annual Meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation in Phoenix, Arizona. The event, which took place January 6-11, provided farm and ranch leaders from across the United State an opportunity to network with fellow Farm Bureau leaders, attend the trade show and learn about current agriculture issues. Danny Wood is the secretary/treasurer of Van Buren County Farm Bureau. Becky Wood is an active Van Buren County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Member. Arkansas Farm
It's that time of year again and The Voice of Van Buren County invites you to send us a photograph of your favorite Valentine -- a couple, a kid, a cat ... whatever melts your heart.
This year we're teaming up with Main Street Florist & Gifts and L'Attitude Bistro to bring you a special Valentine's Day prize package.
Send your photographs to thevoice@artelco.com and tell us who is pictured, who is submitting the photo and how to reach you if you win. We'll enter all the names in a drawing. Grand prize is a bouquet and dinner for two. Two others will win a box of candy from The Voice. Deadline to enter is 2 p.m. Feb. 9, 2017. Only one photo per contestant, please.
Danny and Becky Wood Bureau is a nonprofit, private farm and rural advocacy organization of more
than 190,000 families throughout the state working to improve farm and rural life.
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