The Voice of VBC December 20, 2016

Of the people, By the people, For the people

Santa Letters, 1B

TUESDAY, December 20, 2016 / Vol. 2 Issue 48 / 75 cents

Merry Christmas

Santa Claus lives in each of us

By Shannon Belonie

Lately I have read about breaking the news of Santa Claus to kids. I am a little personally invested in this topic. For many years now, I have seen Santa Claus. Today, I want to tell you just how real he is.

My kids know who Santa Claus is. I am not talking about a mystical being that lives, hidden away, in the Northern Polar region.

I am talking a real flesh and blood relationship, that exists within us all. I see him every November, peeking at me from behind my eyes, as I look into the mirror. How can they not know Santa as a material being when they have sat upon my lap, and told me their wish-

es. How can they deny his existence when they hug me and thank God for the blessings we are given.

Santa is real.

Santa does not ride in a sleigh, hop down chimneys, or make Christmas miracles happen.

But Santa is real.

I have stood in freezing weather, but felt the warmth of this community as we ask for help with the Angel Tree. The community’s efforts ride on the sleigh of hope that these children will wake up to gifts on Christmas Day. Unselfish love travels past locked doors, sealed windows and down lit chimneys.

Even in the bleakest of times, I have witnessed Christmas mir-

Geneva Gates has been recognized for 40 years of service. (Photo courtesy of the National

Weather Service)

acles, just because a stranger gave their spare change. Pennies become quarters and change becomes dollars, until each child has a toy for Christmas. They get clothes, shoes and needed items, too, but a toy – a small respite in a world of stress and economic trouble, is a miracle.

We as a community, we are Santa Claus.

Why does Santa bring some kids more expensive toys? Because we are Santa and we don't always have the luxury of buying the new game systems or technological gadgets. But we bring love and caring to those who have very little. We are able to help a worried mother, father or grandparent have the chance to

hear the words, "Santa came!" Together, we are able to give new clothes, hand made blankets and a reasonable toy, which proves Santa exists.

Does Santa reach everyone? Even in our stories and movies, we know he doesn't. Santa is not God who sees all and knows all. Even the "Naughty List" gets ignored from time to time, for kids who were just being kids. However, the fact that we try to fulfill the wishes of our children and help each other in this community, is the living truth of being Santa.

So I say again, Santa Claus is real.

If you give, to any program, you have my See Santa on page 8

Isaiah Leonard scored his first goal on Dec. 9. (Photo courtesy of South Side School)#

Botkinburg woman Boy scores goal with keeps eye on the sky help from friends

In 1975, Geneva Gates started taking measure – of rainfall, that is. And she hasn’t stopped for 41 years.

Mrs. Gates called the Voice office on an unrelated matter recently and was asked if she used to be a weather watcher. “I still am,” she said. In fact, Mrs. Gates said, somebody from the weather Taylor Holland, a Senior at South SideBee Branch High School, signed a celebratory letter of intent last week with the University of the Ozarks College in Clarksville, Arkansas, to join the Collegiate Shooting Sports Team. Taylor, an honor student, will join the team next fall.

Her parents are Greg and Kim Holland and her grandparents are Jim and Sherry Holland of Bee Branch and Dwane and Jo Lockard of Shirley.

service had just been to her house in Botkinburg to give her an award.

On Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, at 11 a.m. (the National Weather Service does like to be specific, you know), Gates was presented a 40-year award of apSee Gates on page 8

A South Side Hornets seventh-grader playing team basketball for the first time this season has scored his first 2 points.

In a game Friday, Dec. 9, a teammate passed the ball to Isaiah Leonard to take a shot under the goal, but Isaiah missed, and a Heber Springs player got the rebound.

Instead of heading to the opposite end of the court, the Heber Springs player passed the ball back to Isaiah, who has Down syndrome.

He shoots, he scores! Both sides of the gym erupted in applause.

See Leonard on page 8

Kallie finds a good spot to watch what’s happening. She belongs to Justin Young of Clinton. (Photo by Jodie Young)

County to shed shelter by July The Van Buren County Quorum Court voted last week to turn the animal shelter over to a non-profit organization next July.

The vote was 8-1, with Justice of the Peace Randy Story voting against it. Story had introduced an ordinance in November to close the facility down altogether. That ordinance, which was scheduled to receive a third reading and be voted on Thursday, died due to lack of a second for Story’s motion.

A third ordinance concerning animal control spelled out fines and penalties for violations such as dumping an animal or having animals “at large.” It failed on a 5-4 vote. A lengthy animal control ordinance was repealed a couple of years ago when the county turned over the facility’s operations to a board, and no laws on dumping or containing animals have been in place since.

JP Wes Newland argued Thursday night that there already were state laws governing animal treatment so a county law was redundant. JP Todd Burgess added that the county has “a million dollars worth of fines (we) already can’t collect, so why add to it?”

Before Newland’s ordinance allowing the shelter to be taken over by a non-profit was approved, he questioned a $15,000 expense

added to the department’s budget. That money would be given to the non-profit to help out after June 30, when the county steps away from the shelter, County Judge Roger Hooper said. Hooper said that was part of the negotiations, and that a lot of work had been put into the agreement. It also was pointed out that the Clinton City Council has included funds for the facility in the budget it approved Dec. 14. The city will pay $17,500 for the first six months of 2017. The county will continue to pay the salary for an animal control officer, who will be under the sheriff’s office, and for a truck to be used by the department.

The non-profit that is apparently going to take over the shelter is SNYP Arkansas (Spay and Neuter Your Pet), run by Lori Treat. The organization has had its non-profit status since 2015. It has all the equipment it needs, according to Treat, but has been in need of a place to run a clinic.

Before the vote, Newland said he was still getting calls from constituents saying whenever they called the shelter for help, they were told it was full.

Treat made clear at a special meeting earlier this month that hers See Shelter on page 8

See you next year!

This is the final issue of 2016 for The Voice of Van Buren County. Thank you for making this year a pleasure and a success. We’ll be back in the office Dec. 28 and back with the first issue of 2017 on Jan. 3. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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South Side Homecoming – Sydni Clark, escorted by Conner Hutto, was crowned Homecoming queen Dec. 9. Last year’s queen, Bryce Sawyer, is placing the crown.

Geri Cabana, RN

(Photos provided by South Side School)

Voice readers have spoken. The winner of our contest for top volunteer in the county is Cindy Wilson (left photo) who does a lot of school activities on behalf of VBC Farm Bureau.

The top choice for submitting articles and photos from local schools is Shannon Baker (right) of Mainstreet Kids, Shirley. We hope our winners enjoy their flowers, candy and night at Gateway Twin Cinema.

Enjoy yourself

That’s very very important.

If you see your exercise as extremely difficult, or painful, you won’t be able to stick with it for long. You’ll quit.

If you see your diet as very restrictive, or as torture, you’ll go back to junk food.

You must find exercise that you enjoy, and find healthy foods that taste good to you. Maybe not chocolate cake good, but good nonetheless.

Experiment with new recipes until you find ones you love.

Join a recipe group online for new recipes.

And it's especially important to keep moving even during these winter months, so find a workout program you enjoy, join a class, turn on some music and dance, anything to get you moving. But, above all, enjoy the whole process.

Junior High queen is Mallory Tice, escorted by Parker Knopp. She is being crowned by last year's queen, Alexa Carter.

Top choice

Geri's Fit Tip

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: It has come to my attention that some people may have taken my recent letter to mean I was saying my daughter-in law was a bad mother for going to work on Thanksgivin. I may have worded it that way but never in a million years did I mean it any way derogatory nor would I

put down her parenting skills. I just wanted people to know what moms give up to be with total strangers on any holiday. I have been so blessed that my daughter-in -law has given me three beautiful grandchildren and is the best person and mother in the world.

Deborah Kerrigan Shirley

December 20, 2016

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Lady Devils 8-3 in first half of season

Story by Brian Crotts/Photos by Tim Widener

The Shirley Junior Girls (8-3, 4-0) completed the first half of their season with a disappointing loss to the 2A Quitman Bulldogs in the second round of the Greers Ferry Lake Classic.

The defeat ended a six-game winning streak for Shirley.

The Lady Blue Devils defeated the Concord Pirates to reach the semifinals of the tournament.

Point guard Trista Doty and forward Erika Phillips had 10 points each in the winning effort against the Pirates.

The Lady Blue Devils began the season with five non-conference opponents.

Shirley opened up with an impressive win over Abundant Life 43 to 21. Guard Teigha

Black led all scorers with 17 points. Forward Greyson Berry contributed 14 points against the Owls.

Next the Lady Devils traveled to Mount Vernon-Enola to take on the Warhawks. Shirley could not generate any offense losing to the Warhawks by double digits. Shirley rebounded from the loss at home against Nemo Vista defeating the Redhawks 37 to 11. Doty led all scorers with 13 points.

Phillips also had a strong performance scoring 10 of her 11 points in the first half.

Shirley traveled to Concord in early November to participate in the Julian Martin Tournament. The Devils suffered their second loss of the season against the

Eagles of Bradford.

The game was close throughout with the Eagles pulling away in the final minutes.

The Lady Blue Devils again rebounded, this time on the road, defeating the Guy-Perkins Thunderbirds 26 to 22 in their next game.

Berry had 12 points in the low scoring affair.

The victory over Guy-Perkins was the beginning of a six game winning streak for the Blue Devils which included four conference wins.

Shirley defeated Rural Special 35 to 20 and Concord 37 to 36 on the road for conference wins. Berry led all scorers in each game with 10 against the Rebels and 18 against the Pirates.

Phillips hit two critical free throws with

time running out to give Shirley the victory against Concord.

The Lady Blue Devils began December by defeating arch rival and Coach Tutor’s alma mater, Greers Ferry Westside 55 to 44. Phillips had 18 to lead all scorers in the home conference opener.

The team concluded the first half of conference play undefeated with a home victory over the Midland Mustangs 36 to 24. Phillips and Doty led all scorers with 10 a piece. Doty had three 3-pointers in the game. Over the last six games Doty has average three 3-pointers a game.

Next up, the Blue Devils travel to Timbo on January the 5th to play the Tigers in a conference game.

Teigha Black

Greyson Berry

Erika Phillips

Shirley School Board members, Melanie Beltran, Jason Wood, Rose Owen, Sam Shull, and President Collene Halldorsen, were recently presented with an outstanding school board award from Arkansas School Board Association in recognition of the fact that all members have received at least 25 hours of continuing education in school board training.

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Obituaries

Elizabeth James

Elizabeth Ann (Lane) James was born in Conway, Arkansas, on January 17, 1958 to Loyd and Genice (Grissom) Lane and passed from this life December 14, 2016 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a beloved wife, mother and Mimi. Liz loved her pets and passionately cared for each one.

She is preceded in death by her father, Loyd J. Lane, and one son, Justin Reed Story.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Stephen E. James; her mother, Genice (Grissom) Lane; one brother, Loyd Alan Lane; three sons, Dalton James, Stephen James II, and Jonathan James; one daughter, Brittany Reynolds; seven grandchildren, Bowen Reynolds, Dylan Reynolds, Dale James, Meredith James, Taya James, Isaac James, Ava James; other relatives and many friends.

Visitation was Sunday, December 18, 2016, at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2016 at the funeral home with interment following at Blackwell Cemetery in Bee Branch, Arkansas.

Opal Aldridge

Opal Brooks Aldridge, 88, of Shirley was born March 24, 1928 to the late Lawrence E. and Elsie (Davis) Brooks and passed from this life on December 14, 2016 at Indian Rock Village in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy Aldridge; one son, Rod Aldridge; and one

daughter, Deborah Aldridge.

Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Donna English and Diane Knighton; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Ms. Opal, Queen of Shirley, will be missed by all.

A memorial service in her honor will be announced and held at a later time.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral home in Clinton, Arkansas. For online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ clinton

R.B. Stacks

Rufus Bradford ''R.B.'' Stacks, 94, of Bee Branch, Arkansas went to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 11, 2016.

He was born January 2, 1922 in the Point Remove Community near Formosa to the late Ben R. and Zura Stacks.

Mr. Stacks attended South Side High School in Bee Branch and was a retired dairy farmer. A decorated veteran of WWII, Staff Sargent Stacks was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic achievement on the battlefield.

However, he felt his greatest accomplishment was the day he married the love of his life, Bernice Faye Graham.

A devoted husband and father, his number one goal was to provide for his family while living a life that was pleasing to God. He spent his life working tirelessly building the farm he loved. He was conservative, thrifty and lived by the principle ''waste not, want not'' to guarantee the longtime security of those he loved. R.B. was a

man of honesty, integrity, and his word was his bond. He was kind and gentle with a dry, witty sense of humor that only came out occasionally. R.B. loved to spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In the evenings, he read his Bible and watched gospel and country music shows on R.F.D TV. He was preceded in death by his parents and nine brother and sisters. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 70 years, Bernice Faye (Graham) Stacks of the home; daughter, Judy VanPelt of Bee Branch; sons, Tommy (Susan) Stacks and John B. Stacks, both of Damascus; grandchildren, Michael Stacks, Lori Thone, Lucas Stacks; Court Stacks, Ryan Stacks, Tate Stacks, Kelli VanPelt and Kara Paxton; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation was Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. The funeral service was 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel officiated by Billy Henderson. Internment was in Blackwell Cemetery in Damascus. Pallbearers: Michael Stacks, Court Stacks, Lucas Stacks, Ryan Stacks, Gary Graham, David Rogers and Honoree Pallbearer Tate Stacks.

Kristy Smith

Kristy Lynn (Henson) Smith, 46, got her angel wings on December 13, 2016 after a five-year battle with cancer.

Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Art and Dana Henson; husband, Michael Smith; daughters, Angel Cash Thomas (Cody) and Amber Smith; granddaughters, Persephone and Amelia;

many special friends and extended family.

A memorial visitation was held in her honor Saturday evening December 17, 2016 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas.

Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Arkansas Chapter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ clinton

Robert Bodson

Bob Bodson, age 87, of Harrison, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016, in Harrison, Arkansas. He was born February 18, 1929, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, the son of the late Clarence J. Bodson and Walburga G. (Hoeschen) Bodson.

He was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Fraternal Order of Knights of Columbus, Mary Mother of God Church member, and the board of trustees of North Arkansas Community College. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sharilyn (Terry) Bodson. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Clinker Bodson; and sister, Lorraine Dietrich.

Some of the things that gave him great enjoyment in life were his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his Golden Doodle dog, Winston. His philosophy about life was that you should get your education because ''it can never be taken away from you.”

Bob was a graduate of North Dakota State School of Science and the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota with a Bachelors and Masters Degree. He received his PhD at Ball State University, Muncie, Indi-

December 20, 2016 ana, in 1969.

He began his career as a history professor in Coolidge, Arizona, moving to Harrison in 1974 to teach at North Arkansas Community College. He retired after 36 years at NACC. Bob is also survived by his son, Bruce R. Bodson (Judy) of Houston, Texas; his daughters, Bridgett A. Ogburn (Van) of Birmingham, Alabama, Lisa M. Nunley of Clinton, Arkansas, Sara E. Bodson of Charleston, South Carolina, Martha M. Bodson of Harrison, Arkansas, and Tina L. Mize (John) of Des Moines, Iowa; his grandchildren, Sarah Hamilton (John) of Oklahoma, Michael Doty (Kimberly) of Alabama, Mechan Koka (Vijay) of Texas, Cody Curtis (Joanna) of Missouri, Matthew Bodson (Ashley) of Arkansas, Courtney Hinchey (Will) of Arkansas, Mallory (Jared) of Arkansas, Lauren James (Tim) of Kansas and Joe Mize (Candace) of Iowa; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was Sunday at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, Harrison. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Mary Mother of God Catholic Church with Father Jim Fanrak officiating. Memorials may be made to North Arkansas Community College Scholarship Fund, 1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison, Arkansas 72601 or charity of your choice.

Online guest book: rollerfuneralhomes. com/Harrison.

Martha Stackhouse

Martha Estella Schumacher Stackhouse, 86, of Fairfield Bay, passed away December 16, 2016. She was born in Martensdale, Iowa on November 25, 1930 to Bernard and Faye Allen Schumacher.

Martha was of the Catholic Faith, a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She made Diddy Bags for the veterans, and quilting was her favorite hobby.

Left to cherish

Martha's memory are her son Robert Stackhouse Jr. and wife Rita of Urbandale, Iowa, and daughter Martha L. Rivers of West Des Moines, Iowa; sister Anna May Goodrich of Martensdale, Iowa; grandchildren, Chris Rivers, Becky Wilden, and Carrie Schall; five great-grandchildren; and other family and friends.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Stackhouse Sr., her father Bernard Schumacher, and mother Faye Allen Schumacher.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Clinton Funeral Service. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Father Oliver Ochieze officiating. Burial will follow in Settlement Cemetery in Shirley, Arkansas. The family requests that donations be made to the VFW Auxiliary of Fairfield Bay. To sign Martha's Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

Ronald Ashcraft

Ronald Jack Ashcraft, 66, of Shirley, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at White River Medical Center in Batesville.

He was born January 19, 1950, in Pine Bluff, to Jack and Jimmie Waymack Ashcraft.

He was reared and educated in Grady, graduating from SEARK College.

He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He had worked as a reserve deputy for the Jefferson County sheriff’s office, a paramedic and retired from the Pine Bluff Arsenal as a medic in the clinic.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include daughters, Janic Reed of Shirley, Elizabeth Morris of Michigan; sons, Ronald J. Ashcraft Jr., of Shirley, Donnie MorSee Obituaries on page 5

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Thelma Murray Shirley

Great-grandson Tucker spent two days visiting Bill Rolen last week. Bill had all three of his sons visiting Sunday, that was a rare occasion and he wasn’t even sick. This is the time of year to catch up on our visiting.

There were 80 at Shady Grove Church Sunday to enjoy the Christmas dinner.

Jimmy Murray had an appointment with his cardiologist Monday and got a good report.

Tuesday, Hazel and Sherman Murray of Greenbrier, Maxine Haley and Jimmy Murray went to Bentonville. They stopped in Springdale to visit their cousin, Lillian Shannon. Jimmy got to see the many changes in Northwest Arkansas in the past 25 years. They returned home on Wednesday.

This is my last column this year. We will be expecting a wonderful New Year!

She had lived in Shirley for several years and was a friend to all.

She shared her food, friendship, prayers and goodies with anybody and everybody.

Ms. Opal always had a story to tell. She shared her faith in God with everyone she met. She was a joy to be around and will be greatly missed.

A “memories” service will be held sometime in 2017.

Be sure and try to attend one of the Christmas dinners at a center. They are always quite tasty.

Wishing you and your families a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season, and an even better and brighter 2017.

Looking forward to seeing you all next year. Make it a New Year’s resolution to attend one of the senior centers every day.

Cheryl Puckett / Guest Correspondent Dennard

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The Shirley center has been closed due to illness and lack of qualified fill-in cooks.

The people in the Shirley community and the center are saddened by the death of our sweet, sweet lady, Ms. Opal Aldridge.

Obituaries from page 4 of Pine Bluff and three grandchildren.

A time of celebration was held Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Ralph Robinson & Son, Pine Bluff.

Burial will be private at a later date.

The churches in our community are excited about their Christmas activities.

Among them are: Faith Church of Dennard is having a Christmas Program on Dec 18 featuring "the Dingalings.'" Is it possible that Linda Vallery is involved? Needless to say everyone is invited to attend.

Botkinburg Baptist Church always has beautiful Christmas carols in their Christmas program. Pas-

Carolyn Finley

Carolyn Ann Finley, 50, of Greenbrier went to be with the Lord December 13, 2016. She was born November 11, 1966 in Conway to Marvin George and Beatrice Crank.

She is survived by

tor Bob Bagley is the friendliest guy in all of Botkinburg and invites one and all to be a part of this joy.

Let us not forget the New Beginnings church, which is having its annual Christmas Dinner for the church family Sunday, Dec. 18.

The spirit of Christmas is rampant in the community. Dian Buckley is feeling so much better and wanting to be on the giving end rather than the receiving end. She was seen transporting her friends in need to doctor appointments this week.

Winter arrived in full force this week. Be sure and stock up on firewood.

Unfortunately, there are many who are no longer able to do it for themselves, but there are several in the firewood-cutting business.

We want to thank our volunteers with the Dennard Fire Department. Randy Hazelwood leads the pack in protecting us from the devastating dangers that fire can cause.

Lavonne Stapleton functioned as our welcome home committee for a dear neighbor who recently returned to the community, Gene Phillips.

We are glad to see his health improving.

The morning coffee crowd at the Dennard Country Store is missing Jackie Rattan.

We are all heavy hearted to learn that Jackie is gravely sick and in the hospital. Please her son Matthew Finley of Greenbrier; father Marvin George of Mayflower; mother Beatrice Crank of Greenbrier; sister Patricia Hensley of Bee Branch; and other relatives.

Her wishes are to be cremated. The family will hold a can-

send up prayers for her.

We like to give a pat on the back to those friends that have had unique success.

As loyal followers of Clinton football, we want to give a shout out to a Clinton graduate who is completing his college football career at Harding University.

Quarterback Park Parish led his team this year to an amazing 13-1 record. Parents Mickey and Susan are just grateful he still has all his body parts intact after four years of being knocked around.

We welcome any community news and encourage you to be a good neighbor. You never know when you might need your neighbor's help. Wishing each and everyone a wonderful Christmas with friends and family.

Patsy Ward Formosa

David Story of Rocky Mount, Virginia, spent the week with his mother, DeLane Story, last week. I know she enjoyed his visit.

Marion Smith attended a Christmas part at the new Home Health Office this dlelight memorial after the holidays.

Linda Garland

Linda Karen Garland, 69, of Higden, Arkansas, passed away December 16, 2016. She was born in Higden on December 12, 1947 to James W. and Orpha Morgan

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The Formosa EH Club had our December meeting on Tuesday. We had a Christmas potluck and dessert exchange. We had eight ladies and four gentlemen to attend. We all enjoyed it. Earlene showed us how to make gift card boxes out of Christmas cards.

They turned out really neat and pretty.

JR and I took Margie Pounds to Conway for her cataract surgery on Thursday.

It was our anniversary, so JR wanted to have lunch at Golden Corral. We had a nice lunch and did some shopping (ate way too much!).

We got to have a short visit with Deniece and Ronny Sikes while we were there.

Deniece had been to the doctor. She said she spent four days in the hospital the past week. Hope you feel much better real soon, Deniece.

Marva and RG, and Scott Ward, Sindee, David and Ryan Morse had lunch at Golden Corral on Sunday after church. Sindee and David went to Little Rock to attend graduation ceremonies for their daughter, Lauren Foster. She graduated from nursing school. Lauren is expecting her second baby in January. Congratulations on both counts, Lauren. Hope all works out good for you.

Rylan and Landon Ward are spending a couple of days with Marva and RG while Frankie and Erica make a trip to Hot Springs to enjoy a spa day. That sure sounds nice!

JR and I made another trip to Conway today. He took his guitar for new strings yesterday and we forgot to pick it up!

Margie Pounds went for her post op check up and she said she was doing OK. That is it for this Garland.

Left to cherish Linda's memory are her sister Barbara Chalk of Dennard and Roger Garland of Malta, Illinois. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; brothers James Garland, Paul Gene Garland, William Garland, Travis Gar-

week, I want to wish everyone a great and blessed Christmas and I’ll see you next year in The Voice!

Joyce & James Burns Scotland

I hope everyone is getting the Christmas spirit and is having a joyful time. School is out for out for Christmas vacation and now is the time to get excited. The news is even talking about snow. I am not to sure that I like that idea, but we will take what we get.

I need to remind everyone that we will not have our First Saturday Breakfast in January. We will be ready in February.

Masonry is still strong in Scotland.

Nine Masons met on Tuesday at James Burns' house and they cut about 5½ rick of wood for a fellow Mason who was having surgery that day and will be down for several weeks. This was a labor of love and everyone felt they were doing something to help. I am sure it was appreciated greatly.

Congratulations to Richard and Shawna Collins. They were married on Friday, December 16. We wish them a long and happy life together.

Dustin Medlock graduated Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Arkansas Tech University with a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Cum laude and Associate Degree in Nuclear Technology. Congratulations, Dustin, now you have the whole world ahead of you.

We pray for all that are traveling for the holidays to have a safe trip and a very good time. If you have news and cannot get James Burns at 5923934 please leave a message or send an e-mail to mailforSee Neighbors on page 6 land, Tom Garland and Douglas Garland; and a sister Betty Lawson.

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Linda's Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

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Mama

By Susan Weston

I’ve often wondered if I’d have had the fortitude, sense of adventure or endurance to live a life like Mama’s. Grace Mary Dublinski was born in 1927 -- the seventh of 10 children -- to Polish parents in Chicago, Illinois.

She was a city girl, a Catholic, part of a large, loud, loving clan whose life revolved around her family, working in a defense plant instead of finishing high school, window shopping on “the avenue,” the movies -in other words, the city. She met W.C. West when he was stationed at Navy Pier. She was 17 and he was 21 when they married in 1944.

Trudy was born in 1945 in Seattle, Washington. I was born after the war in 1949 in Chicago where they lived near her family. Daddy’s dream to own his own farm became her dream. In February 1951, with two small daughters and another on the way, they packed up the car and drove to their new home in rural north-central Arkansas.

Electricity became available about a month after they arrived. There was no running water, no indoor bathroom. There wasn’t even an outhouse until Daddy built one. The well in the back yard, which the previous owners had declared more than enough, went dry the first summer -- shortly after bringing Patty, the new baby, home from the hospital.

Mama cooked on a woodstove that first year. She baked her own bread, churned butter, sewed, raised chickens. The list is endless. Yet she always had (and still has) a sense of fun

and adventure as well as a fresh pot of coffee and a welcome smile for anyone who might stop by for a visit.

Mama was always very pretty and on the rare occasions when dressing up was called for, she would shine, though she seldom spent anything on herself.

When she wore stockings, she would first put on cotton gloves to keep her rough hands from running them. In my memory, she had three articles of make-up: a small round compact of rouge and a combination pressed powder compact/lipstick from Revlon, which smelled heavenly. We girls were fascinated by it and probably ruined it with our curiosity and sneaking to try it ourselves.

We also damaged -- from too much “loving” -- most of the few treasures she had managed to bring from her family. One was a pretty Dresden figurine of alady in a yellow dress. Another was her chalkware nativity scene, which we called “the manger.” She always packed it away carefully after Christmas, but we couldn’t resist playing with those sheep and the donkey and the camels.

With so much else to do it’s understandable that she didn’t have the time or energy to keep everything out of reach.

Mama always made Christmas special for us. Along with the manger, there was a large box of ornaments, which were packed away, out of our reach, and brought out ceremoniously on Christmas Eve. We werent allowed to put up the tree until the 24th and always left it up until New Year’s Day. Dady would cut the tree and had to string the lights, but then

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W.C. and Grace West were married in 1944. we would decorate it.

Even though we didn’t have much money, we lived a long way from town, and Daddy didn’t care much for the holiday, Mama always managed to get us each a doll we’d been dreaming of, a game or craft, and a few articles of clothing. She also managed to keep it all hidden and keep the magic of Santa Claus alive for us. As each of us in turn discovered the truth about Santa, she would soften the blow and convince us to enjoy keeping the secret hidden from the younger ones.

How did she cope? We lived miles from anyone else. The darkness at night for many years was total, and she was afraid of the dark. There wasn’t a phone until 1965. The running water and bathroom came a few years before that, but lack of water was a constant hardship. Often during the summers the well would go dry and Daddy would haul 10-gallon cans of water from neighbors’ wells to supplement our meager supply.

From city girl to farmer’s wife, she always met any challenge head on. Mama did her share of the milking, worked in the garden and fields, did all of the cooking, canning and house cleaning and raised a total of six children in the process.

In 1963, when

Clint was around 4 years old, she began working in a sewing factory, that had opened in Clinton. She worked there until it closed in 1969, taking a short break when the twins were born in 1966. A new factory that made electrical cords opened in 1976 and she worked there until she retired in 1991. During those later years when Mama worked in town, Patty and I were old enough to help out at home, Trudy having married and moved away in 1962.

Though she’s been back in Chicago a few times over the years and keeps in touch with her remaining family, Mama is an Arkansan now.

Her favorite music is country/western (OK, she does love the Three Tenors).

She never learned to drive so she doesn’t get out as often as she might wish, and she reminisces about the window shopping and the bakeries in the city. However, she says she loves the privacy, open spaces and clean air of Red Hill and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. All of us are glad she feels that way because Mama is our home.

(Susan Weston wrote this story on the occasion of her parents’60th anniversary in 2004. W.C. West passed away in June 2016. The Wests would have celebrated their 72nd anniversary last month.)

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There will be a music concert featuring Pastor Ron Woolsey on the marimba at 11:15 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 24, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, new sanctuary at the top of the hill, behind the old church building.

Everyone is invited.

Admission is free. For more information, call (870) 504-0157.

There will be a Watch Night service from 8 p.m. until midnight Dec. 31, 2016, at Tabernacle of Praise, 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley. Mark Ramsey of Magee, Mississippi, will be preaching and a meal will follow.

For more information, contact Rev. Thomas Carpenter, 732-8293.

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Verse of the Week: “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.” –Ephesians 5:8

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We still have a few more days before it’s officially winter, but I believe it has hit early! We sure have been having some very crisp cold temperatures on the mountain.

Don’t forget to check your water pipes to make sure they are wrapped well so they do not freeze.

Tara Barnett celebrated her birthday this week. We hope that you had a blessed day.

Happy 27th wedding anniversary to Tom and Sharon Prout! We wish you many more happy years to come.

We had a wonderful early Christmas dinner with our family this week. Our family also attended the children’s Christmas program at Grace Church.

All the kids did a wonderful job. We are so proud of them and the teachers.

There have been a few people in our community who have been sick this week including children. Things like strep, ear infections, and the common cold are rough on anyone. Please be in prayer for healing. Also do not forget to check on your neighbors and animals during this winter season.

If you have any news please contact me at 501-745-4639 or paigeberger2013@ gmail.com

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The rehabilitation of Sawmill Road by county road workers appears complete.

When I first saw the road in 1979 it was mostly single lane dirt surfaced. At that time Chester Jackson was hauling rock to fill deep mud holes so he could get back to his place on the north end of the road. He said it was an ongoing project to keep the road passable.

Louis Jackson tells me that when he was a teen, long before it was called Sawmill Road, it was just an old wagon track.

He said his brother Lane did quite a bit of work on the first section up to and including Eagle Road.

Asked when was the last time this kind of work was done to the road he exclaimed, "This hasn't been done ever! I've been waiting 50 years for this!" The general consensus among neighbors affected is gratitude.

The Crabtree News will take a week off to more fully relish the spirit of the season. Take the time to let them know you love them. See you next year.

If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call or text Jeff Burgess, 7451249.

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Letters to Santa – More letters, 1B Mrs. Gentry / Clinton, Kindergarten

Dear Santa, I love you!

For Christmas, please bring me a kitchen set-up.

Can you tell me how you get all those presents?

Why did you send an Elf to our classroom?

I love you very, very much.

Love, Cassidy Biggs Dear Santa, I have been good this year.

I am doing good work at school. We got a classroom Elf on the Shelf. I want Play-Doh for Christmas.

I want to give my brother a new coloring book that has a picture of Santa on it and some crayons.

Love, Cobain Bradford Dear Santa, I want an Elf on the Shelf for Christmas.

I want a tiny Doctor Strange with the bad guy that I don’t have. I want to see Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and a real Elf. I want colored markers and new crayons with Christmas wrappers on them.

Love, Bentley Burch Dear Santa, I have been really really good this year. I want a FlipaZoo and coloring books. I want lots and lots of stuffed animals and a real puppy!

I want some books and a

tablet too.

Love, Natalie Gatlin

Dear Santa, I have been good this year.

All I want for Christmas is dinosaurs. I love dinosaurs!

Love, Brady Green Dear Santa, Diamond the Elf is on our decoration snowman at home! What did the Elf say to you? I would like a toy dinosaur and a tablet and that’s all.

Do you have a good time at the North Pole! Can my sister get a real pet bulldog?

Love, Leighton Harvey HO HO HO Merry Christmas to Santa Claus! I have been really good this year!

We found one of your Elves in our classroom. I want a bike and colored pencils.

I also want a pet owl and my own dog.

Love, Koen Jones Dear Santa, We have classroom elf.

We even have a Christmas tree and a picture of Rudolph hanging up. I have been really good this year!

I want a toy fox, reindeer, and lizard. I also want a beanbag.

Love, Adelyn Knoble Dear Santa, How are your Elves working?

How are your

Christmas from Mainstreet

By Shannon Baker, Lead Teacher

Seana Garrow, with the Van Buren County Literacy Council, visited Mainstreet Kids in Shirley on Dec. 14 to read "There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed Some Snow" to the students.

The students listened to the story as they wrapped up their cookie decorating activity. Each preschooler was given a copy of the book.

The children have

been busy making and wrapping custom Christmas crafts for their families, practicing their annual Christmas carols, "reading" Christmas books, writing their letters to Santa, designing ornaments, dressing up as elves and Mr. and Mrs. Claus, searching for their elf on the shelf, Wizzy, playing festive games, enjoying treats of the season, and getting ready for

Monday’s Polar Express pajama day.

On Tuesday, Dec. 20, they will bundle up in warm red and green clothes to brave the weather and carol around the city of Shirley.

Tuesday is the last day before the holiday break.

reindeer doing?

How is your business going?

I want a Peppa Pig Lego set and an Elf playset.

I want all of your reindeer and you will have to walk!

Love, Annabelle Lumpkins

decorations at home. Do your Elves live at the North Pole? How do you make presents? Love, Domonic Smith

get here? Did you bring him here? How cold is the North Pole?

Is Rudolph the leader of the reindeer? This year I want a Nerf gun and a real cat for my mom. I really want a castle jumpy house too.

Love, Kylan Sowell

Dear Santa, I have been good this year.

I would like a 3DS and 3 games for my Wii. I also want a Pie Face Battle game.

Love, Brayden Robertson Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want an iPad. I have a good Christmas tree with lots of lights and

Dear Santa, I want a new watch and a new monopoly game.

I have been good this year!

Love, Emma Smith Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. We have an Elf in our classroom. This year I want a remote control dinosaur and a toy dinosaur.

Love, Mary Smith Dear Santa, How did our classroom Elf

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Dear Santa, I have been good at school.

I want some Transformers toys and Transformer Legos and Transformer coloring books. I also want DinoBots toys, Nerf guns and some gingerbread books. I need some pencils and tape to make the Transformers in the coloring book too.

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Dear Santa, Thank you for all of those things that you gave me.

Have a good Christmas! Can you please get me a FlipaZoo, and I want PlayDoh and that’s it.

Love, Bailey Tatum Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a “Let it Go” toy and a Mickey Mouse toy.

Today our Elf on the Shelf was on the Christmas tree star!

Love, Rosalie Wilson Dear Santa, I would like a Troll doll.

I would also like some Troll tattoos, a Troll chair, a tablet and a gingerbread book. What is the North Pole like?

Love, Presley Windsor

ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING The annual public board meeting of the

Shirley Volunteer Fire Department will be Monday, January 2, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Shirley VFD Training Center 440 Highway 9 E

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preciation for her dedicated service as a weather observer.

Mrs. Gates collects rainfall data and forwards both daily and monthly reports to the National Weather Service in North Little Rock. The rainfall data is compiled as part of the National Climatic Database, and is published by the National Climatic Data Center for use by the public, according to the service’s Sean Clarke.

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would not be a “no-kill” shelter, a point reiterated by JP Gary Linn, who answered Newland’s statement with: “Lori euthanizes animals, so there will always be space.”

Also at Thursday’s meeting, the Quorum Court approved its budget for 2017 on an 8-1 vote. Burgess voted against the budget, saying he thought

Leonard

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The next week, TV station KARK, Channel 4, sent a news team to South Side and spent some time with Isaiah, his Hornet teammates, and fellow students.

“It’s not about the shot,” says Isa-

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thanks. If the work of your hands brightens a

The weather data is used to support climatology and river forecasting, as well as agricultural, construction, and recreational interests in the area around Botkinburg.

Weather records retain their importance as time goes by. A long and continuous record provides an accurate picture of a locale’s average or “normal weather” and provides climatologists and others a basis for predicting future trends. These data are invaluable for scientists studying floods,

droughts and heat and cold waves.

The NWS Cooperative Weather Observer Program has given scientists and researchers continuous observational data since the program’s inception more than a century ago. Today, nearly 11,000 volunteer observers participate in the nationwide program to provide daily reports on temperature, precipitation and other weather factors such as snow depth, river levels, and soil temperature.

salary increases were ill-advised. The county plans to reduce its work force through attrition, but Burgess said that would not keep pace. He also didn’t like the fact that some employees would receive 3 percent raises while others got less.

The Quorum Court said goodbye to three members ending their terms Dec. 31, 2016.

Those are Newland, Story and James Reed.

Their replacements will

be Rick Sundelin, John Bradford and Brian Tatum, respectively.

Hooper also announced that the Quorum Court meetings would be moved up an hour for the winter, beginning at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of each month, instead of the current 7 p.m. The meetings are held at the Courthouse Annex on Highway 65 in Clinton. They are open to the public.

iah’s mother, Jennifer Parks. “It’s about inclusion,” South Side School has been a long-time supporter of Isaiah, who competes in the Special Olympics and plays triangle in the seventh-grade band.

Isaiah will suit up as No. 5 with his 7th grade Hornets and

play his next game Jan. 12 at South Side.

We didn’t even hear what the final score was in the game.

But there is no doubt everyone on that court was a winner. (Information from South Side teacher Carol Rains was used for this article)

child's Christmas, you have my respect.

Together, we are the miracle of Christmas. When I look into your eyes, friends,

I know Santa praise God for like you. Merry mas and good to all.

and I people Christtidings

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Solve our Word Find puzzle and enter for a chance to win a prize. Puzzle entry may not be a photocopy, originals from newspaper only. Let us know “Where In the County Is This?” and you become eligible for our drawing for a one-year subscription to The Voice. There will be one winner for each contest every month. To enter, mail your puzzles to The Voice / P.O. Box 1396 / Clinton, AR 72031 or drop them by our downtown office, 260 Griggs St., Clinton. You can also call us at 745-8040 to tell us where the week’s picture was taken. Deadline to enter is 2 p.m. Dec. 30; drawing will be at 4 p.m.

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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 Pleasant Grove Friendship 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.)

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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LEGAL Sponsored by Dell Holt VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-46 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE TO DESIGNATE THE VAN BUREN COUNTY SHERIFF AS PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTION OF FEES OR FINES ASSESSED IN VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CRIMINAL CASES. WHEREAS: Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 16-13-709(a)(1)(A)(i), the quorum court of each county of the state shall designate a county official, agency, or department which shall be primarily responsible for the collection of fees or fines assessed in the circuit courts of this state; and WHEREAS: The Van Buren County Sheriff is currently collecting fees and/or fines assessed in the Van Buren County Circuit criminal cases, and the Quorum Court desires for this arrangement to continue.

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: The Van Buren County Sheriff shall be responsible for the collection of fees or fines assessed in Van Buren County Circuit Court criminal cases.

The Van Buren County Sheriff may, pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 16-13-709(a)(1)(B) (i) delegate the responsibility for the collection of delinquent fees or fines assessed in Circuit Court to a private contractor.

Approved this 15th day of December 2016

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APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper.

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ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

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LEGAL Sponsored by J.P. Dale James VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-48 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2015-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2016, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTION FOR THE COUNTY JUDGES BUDGET BY $845.53, IN ORDER TO TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATE THIS AMOUNT FROM GOUNTY GENERAL; AND TO SET UP LINE ITEM 1000-100-3110 – TAX ON PRODUCING MINERALS. WHEREAS: Van Buren County 2015 Tax Statement (2015 taxes due in 2016) shows amount due to be $845.53; and WHEREAS: There was no appropriation made in the 2016 budget to pay for the Tax on Producing Minerals; THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED: Section 1. That Ordinance No. 2015-39 the annual operating budget for 2016 is hereby amended; and Section 2. That Line Item 1000-100-3110 be set up in the Van Buren County Judges Budget; and Section 3. That the sum of $845.53 is hereby transferred from County General and appropriated into the Van Buren County Judges Budget, Line Item 1000-100-3110, Tax on Producing Minerals.

Approved this 15th day of December 2016 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 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LONNIE LEE INGRAM, deceased NO. 71PR-16-102 NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 827 N. 54th Kansas City, Kansas 66102 DATE OF DEATH: June 24, 2016 The undersigned was appointed Executor of the estate of the above-named decedent on December 13, 2016. 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 20th day of December, 2016.

MICHAEL L. INGRAM, Executor 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

December 20, 2016

LEGAL Sponsored by Kevin Housley VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-45 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE TO DESIGNATE THE VAN BUREN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT CLERK AS PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTION OF FEES OR FINES ASSESSED IN VAN BUREN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT. WHEREAS: Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 16-13-709(a)(2)(A)(i), the quorum court of each county of the state shall designate a county official, agency, or department which shall be primarily responsible for the collection of fees or fines assessed in the district courts of this state; and WHEREAS: The Quorum Court finds it appropriate to designate the Van Buren County District Court Clerk as the official responsible for the collection of fees or fines assessed in Van Buren County District Court.

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: The Van Buren County District Court Clerk shall be responsible for the collection of fees and/ or fines assessed in Van Buren County District Court.

The Van Buren County District Court Clerk may, pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 16-13-709(a)(2)(C) delegate the responsibility for the collection of delinquent fees or fines assessed in District Court to a private contractor.

Approved this 15th day of December 2016 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Sponsored by Gary Linn VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-51 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE TO CEASE COUNTY FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE VAN BUREN COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER DUE TO LACK OF FINANCES. WHEREAS: Van Buren County entered into an agreement with the City of Clinton on September 19, 2003, by a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Mayor and the County Judge, to share expenses and ownership equally (50/50) of the Animal Control Shelter; and WHEREAS: A Resolution was also passed by the City of Clinton #2003-12 on September 11, 2003 to allow the Mayor to enter the agreement with the County Judge; and WHEREAS: The City of Clinton has only contributed $20,000 each year and in 2017 Budget will contribute $35,000. Plus, in the future, will agree to pay expense percentage of animal pick-up by the Animal Control Officer (ACO); and WHEREAS: The cost of the Shelter has continuously risen each year since the opening of the shelter from $39,126.37 in 2003 to $153,854.41 in 2015. The County can no longer afford to support the Shelter without the City of Clinton’s equal support.

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: Van Buren County will cease administering, operating and funding the Van Buren County Animal Control Shelter as of the close of business June 30, 2017, and Van Buren County will seek an appropriate private individual or organization to administer, operate and fund the Van Buren County Animal Control Shelter after County-funded operations cease on June 30, 2017 and will fund that organization $15,000 for the period of July thru December 2017; and Any animals that are remaining at the shelter by June 30, 2017 shall be turned over to the private individual or organization selected to take over the shelter; and Van Buren County Quorum Court Ordinance 2015-08 is repealed effective June 30, 2017, and the Van Buren County Animal Control Shelter Administrative Board shall be disbanded and relieved of any further responsibility or duties with respect to the operation of the shelter; and All other ordinances of this County that conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

Approved this 15th day of December 2016 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper.

Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

December 20, 2016

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Sponsored by J.P. Dale James

$71,097.65

VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT

County Clerk Personal Services $220,413.44 Supplies $21,000.00 Other Services/Charges $11,029.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $252,442.44

Supplies $3,370.00 Other Services/Charges $23,540.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $28,910.00

ORDINANCE NO. 2016-52 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 ESTABLISH THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CALANDER YEAR OF 2017.

SECTION 1. ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED BY REFERENCE: The Annual Budget for calendar year 2017, identified as 2017 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, Van Buren County, Arkansas, dated December 15, 2016 is hereby adopted by reference. A copy of said budget shall be filed in the office of the County Clerk and shall be available for inspection and copying by any person during normal office hours.

SECTION 2. NON-RESTRICTED EXPENDITURES CATEGORIES: Expenditure of funds appropriated by this Ordinance shall not be restricted to the line item expenditure codes comprising the major categories of expenditures – Personal Services, Supplies, Other Services and Charges, Capital Outlay, and Debt Services – but shall be restricted to office/departmental expenditures within the above enumerated major categories of expenditures except for funds appropriated for personnel salaries and wages and related employee benefits. Personnel expenditures shall not exceed the dollar amounts, number of employees, and salary or wage rates specified in the annual budget or an amendment thereto.

SECTION 3. EXPENDITURES RESTRICTED TO SPECIFIED FUNDS: No expenditure of appropriated funds shall be made from any fund other than the fund specified in this ordinance, or an amendment thereto.

SECTION 4. TRANSFERS: Any transfers of monies between various funds of the County or between the major categories of expenditures – Personal Services, Supplies, Other Services and Charges, Capital Outlay, and Debt Services - shall be made ONLY with the prior approval of the Van Buren County Quorum Court.

Provided, however, all transfers budgeted for in the Annual Budget shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.

SECTION 5. MAXIMUM APPROPRIATED AMOUNTS: GENERAL FUND: Projected carry-over from 2016 $1,000,000.00 Projected Grant carry-over from 2016 $15,656.43 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $5,355,650.78 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $6,371,307.21 90% General Revenue Available and Appropriated $5,720,085.70 100% Grant Available $15,656.43 TOTAL REVENUE AVAILABLE $5,735,742.13 Transfer to 911  $ 80,000.00 -Transfer to Animal Control  $40,000.00 TOTAL 90% OF GENERAL REVENUE AVAILABLE AFTER TRANSFERS $5,615,742.13 COUNTY ROAD FUND: Projected carry-over from 2016 $750,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $3,036,359.43 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $3,786,359.43 90% County Road Revenue Available $3,407,723.49 LINE ITEM 99 Unanticipated Funds $500,000.00 TOTAL COUNTY ROAD FUNDS AVAILABLE AND APPROPRIATED $3,907,723.49 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE FOR OTHER TAXING AND REVENUE PRODUCING UNITS $4,187,878.55 TOTAL 90% OF REVENUE FOR OTHER TAXING AND REVENUE PRODUCING UNITS $3,526,097.50 (TOTAL 100% of Grant Revenue $129,992.43 GENERAL FUND #1000 County Judge’s Office Personal Services $43,781.65 Supplies $4,050.00 Other Services/Charges $23,266.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED

Circuit Clerk Personal Services $252,546.13 Supplies $7,450.00 Other Services/Charges $15,325.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $275,321.13 County Treasurer Personal Services $116,224.46 Supplies $-0Other services/ Charges $3,650.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $119,874.46 104 County Collector Personal Services $203,806.05 Supplies $35,000.00 Other Services/Charges $36,100.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $274,906.05 105 County Assessor/Appraiser Personal Services $454,897.58 Supplies $21,100.00 Other Services/ Charges $8,581.00 Capital Outlay $8,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRAITED $492,578.58 106 County Equalization Board Personal Services $5,316.65 Supplies $1,600.00 Other Services/Charges $277,200.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $284,116.65 107 Van Buren County Quorum Court Personal Services $48,502.35 Supplies $1,000.00 Other Services/Charges $10,600.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $60,102.35 108 Courthouse Other Services/ Charges $10,975.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $10,975.00 109 Election Commission Personal Services $50,914.32 Supplies $1,500.00 Other Services/Charges $10,850.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $63,264.32 110 Economic Development Other Services/ Charges $3,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $3,000.00 111 Community Center Other Services/ Charges $6,810.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED$ 6,810.00 120 Courthouse Annex Other Services/Charges $46,975.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $46,975.00 121 Voter Registration Personal Services $49,376.82 Supplies $4,000.00 Other Services/ Charges $7,730.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $61,106.82 122 Van Buren County North Annex Personal Services $ -0Supplies $875.00 Other Services/Charges $24,800.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $25,675.00 123 Safety/Maintenance Dept.

Personal Services $163,876.14 Supplies $37,850.00 Other Services/Charges $50,163.00 Capital Outlay $1,500.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $253,389.14 199 Floodplain Management Other Services/Charges $720.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $720.00 300 VBC Health Department Personal Services $9,600.00 Supplies $5,400.00 Other Services/Charges $17,042.86 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $32,042.86 400 Sheriff’s Office Personal Services $982,062.70 Supplies $145,406.43 Other Services/Charges $27,322.00 Capital Outlay $4,000.00 Debt Services $69,682.44 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $1,228,483.57 401 Circuit Court/Div.5-Foster Personal Services $ 2,000.00

Sponsored by J.P. Mary Philips VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-49 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 #2015-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2016, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $10,000.00 INTO THE JAIL MAINTENANCE BUDGET #3017-400.

WHEREAS: The Jail Maintenance fund has additional carry-over from 2015; and

402 Circuit Court/ Div.2-Carnahan Supplies $300.00 Other Services/ Charges $1,480.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $ 1,780.00 409 District Court Personal Services $147,673.64 Supplies $4,840.00 Other Services/Charges $30,940.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $183,453.64 410 Corp of Engineers Personal Services $ 28,785.12 Other Services/ Charges $8,887.81 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $ 37,672.93 414 Juvenile Court/Div.2 Personal; Services $ 98,073.17 Supplies $ 2,100.00 Other Services/ Charges $13,954.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $114,127.17 416 Deputy Prosecutor’s Office Personal Services $90,486.92 Supplies $5,350.00 Other Services/ Charges $8,405.09 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $104,242.01 417 Public Defender’s Office Personal Services $44,420.74 Supplies $850.00 Other Services/ Charges $2,250.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $47,520.74 418 Detention Center Personal Services $800,708.87 Supplies $90,500.00 Other Services/Charges $162,045.00 Capital Outlay $ -0TOTAL APPROPRIATED $1,053,253.87 419 County Coroner Personal Services $8,167.73 Supplies $1,000.00 Other Services/ Charges $3,732.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $12,899.73 420 Prosecutor’s Drug Task Force Personal Services $47,286.35 Supplies $4,450.00 Other Services/ Charges $2,950.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $54,686.35 500 Arkansas Department of Emergency Mgt. Personal Services $52,052.91 Supplies $12,000.00 Other Services/ Charges $13,277.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $77,329.91 502 Volunteer Fire Departments Personal Services $3,100.00 Other Services/Charges $85,500.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $88,600.00 800 Veteran’s Service Office Personal Services $15,610.93 Supplies $150.00 Other Services/ Charges $1,170.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $16,930.93 801 Van Buren County Agent’s Office Personal Services $ 30,000.00 Other Services/ Charges $3,150.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $33,150.00 804 Various County Projects Other Services/Charges $188,589.03 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $188,589.03 899 Other Dept. Transfers Out Other Services/Charges $118,290.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $118,290.00 TOTAL AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR COUNTY GENERAL $5,724,317.33 COUNTY ROAD FUND #2000-200 Projected carry-over from 2016 $750,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $3,036,359.43 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $3,786,359.43 90% County Rd. Revenue Available and Appropriated $3,407,723.49 Un-Anticipated Revenue – Line 99 $500,000.00

Sponsored by J.P. Holt WHEREAS: $10,000.00 of this additional carry-over needs to be appropriated into the Jail Maintenance fund to pay medical bills for prisoners per Attorney General Opinion 2010-066 which references A.C.A. 12-41-505 (B)(3) as permissible use of these funds; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: $10,000.00 be appropriated into the Jail Maintenance fund #3017-400-3006 (Medical/Dental/Hospital).

Approved this 15th day of December 2016 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

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VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-50 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE TO TEMPORARILY AMEND VAN BUREN COUNTY PERSONNEL HANDBOOK ON PTO MATTERS FOR 2017: WHEREAS: The Van Buren County Handbook was approved by the Quorum Court in May, 2016 and not enough time has elapsed for the change over in the matter of PTO carry over into 2017; and WHEREAS: The Quorum Court recognizes that in order to be fair to all employees, since the Handbook was not approved until May of 2016, that PTO carry over into 2017 can be put into the sick leave category; and WHEREAS: By doing this carry over the Quorum Court agrees that temporarily through 2017 employees will

LEGAL $3,907,723.49 Personal Services $1,151,406.29 Supplies $1,522,500.00 Other Services/Charges $218,057.00 Capital Outlay $250,000.00 Debt Services $158,743.67 Transfer Out $500,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $3,800,706.96 HIGHWAY 65-124 STOP LIGHT MAINTENANCE GRANT #2800-200 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $2,118.04 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $-0TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $2,118.04 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $2,118.04 Other Services & Charges $2,118.04 TREASURER’S AUTOMATION #3000-103 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $54,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $-0TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $54,000.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $48,600.00 Supplies $18,000.00 Capital Out-lay $2,500.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $20,500.00 COLLECTOR’S AUTOMATION FUND #3001-104 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $108,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $900.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $108,900.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $98,010.00 Personal Services $5,449.15 Supplies $3,500.00 Other Services/Charges $10,500.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $19,449.15 CIRCUIT COURT AUTOMATION-DIV.1 #3002-401 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $32,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $3,500.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $35,500.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $31,950.00 Other Services/Charges $24,000.00 Line #99 $5,000.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $29,000.00 DISTRICT COURT AUTOMATION FUND #3003 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $30,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $7,300.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $37,300.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $33,570.00 Supplies $10,000.00 Other Services/Charges $15,950.00 Line #99 $ 5,000.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $30,950.00 ASSESSOR’S PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND #3004-105 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $5,500.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $2,500.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $8,000.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $7,200.00 Supplies $1,677.81 Other Services/ Charges $1,000.00 Capital Out-lay $1,500.00 Line #99 $3,022.19 $7,200.00 COUNTY CLERK’S COST FUND #3005-101 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $14,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $6,000.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $20,000.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $18,000.00 Line #99 $18,000.00 RECORDER’S COST FUND #3006-102 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $50,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $56,500.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $106,500.00 90% Revenue Available and

be allowed to have more than 192 hours of total accumulation till December 2017 and as of 1 January 2018 all those with more than 192 hours will have those hours put into the Donated Sick Leave Fund; and WHEREAS: This is the right and proper thing to do for our county employees; THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: The Van Buren County Quorum Court agrees to this temporary change in the Van Buren County Handbook; and The PTO hours accumulated for 2016 will roll over into the Sick Leave for 2017 until the end of December 2017; and Beginning January 1, 2018 all accumulated hours over 192 will be moved into the Donated Sick Leave Fund.

Approved this 15th day of December 2016 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper.

Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

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Appropriated $95,850.00

SHELTER #3407-400 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $20,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $5,500.00 Anticipated Revenue from City of Clinton $ 35,000.00 Anticipated Revenue from County General $ 40,000.00

Personal Services $35,380.19 Supplies $19,700.00 Other Services/Charges $25,769.81 Capital Out-lay $15,000.00 $ 95,850.00 COUNTY LIBRARY #3008-66 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $1,635,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $408,000.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $2,043,000.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $1,838,700.00 Personal Services $239,053.75 Supplies $80,600.00 Other Services/Charges $1,068,872.74 Capital Out-lay $5,000.00 Line #99 $445,173.51 $ 1,838,700.00 SOLID WASTE #3009-700 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $70,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $628,175.00 100% Grant Revenue $34,000.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $732,175.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $628,357.50 100% Grant Revenue $ 34,000.00 $662,357.50 Personal Services $268,562.88 Supplies $41,930.00 Other Services/Charges $313,485.00 Debt Services $35,832.28 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $659,810.16 JAIL MAINTENANCE #3017-400 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $61,722.22 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $60,500.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $122,222.22 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $110,000.00 Supplies $ 50,000.00 Other Services/ Charges $6,400.00 Capital Out-lay $5,000.00 Debt Services $37,488.99 Line #99 $10,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $108,888.99 BOATING SAFETY FUND #3019-400 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $2,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $2,000.00

TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $100,500.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $54,450.00 100% Revenue Available and Appropriated $40,000.00 in County General to be Transferred $89,005.00 Personal Services $69,117.68 Supplies $12,825.00 Other Services/Charges $18,077.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $100,019.68 HOSPITAL MAINTENANCE #3408-302 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $215,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $143,500.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $358,500.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $322,650.00 Supplies $100,000.00 Other Services/Charges $15,000.00 Line #99 $207,650.00 $322,650.00 GLOBAL FOODS #3505-100 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $-0Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $17,000.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $17,000.00 100% Revenue Available and Appropriated $17,000.00 Other Services/Charges $17,000.00 VBC PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM GRANT #3508-100 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $5,566.67 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $ -0TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $5,566.67 100% Revenue Available and Appropriated $5,566.67 VBC NURSING PROGRAM SIMULATION CENTER GRANT #3509-304 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $40,668.35 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $30,639.37

TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $4,000.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $3,600.00 Other Services/ Charges $2,000.00 Line #99 $1,600.00 $3,600.00

TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $71,307.72 100% Revenue Available and Appropriated $71,307.72

911 EMERGENCY FUND #3020-501 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $20,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $155,000.00 Anticipated Revenue from County General $80,000.00

LAW LIBRARY #6009-600 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $6,068.24 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $9,487.32

TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $255,000.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $139,500.00 100% Revenue Available and Appropriated $80,000.00 in County General to be Transferred $219,500.00 Personal Services $154,792.95 Supplies $3,500.00 Other Services/Charges $59,175.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATED $217,467.95 EMERGENCY VEHICLE FUND #3022-421 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $4,000.00 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $2,000.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $6,000.00 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $5,400.00 Line #99 $5,400.00 VICTIMS WITNESS FUND #3025-416 Projected Carry-over from 2016 $62,670.88 Anticipated Revenue for 2017 $ 2,884.68 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $65,555.56 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $59,000.00 Other Services & Charges $1,000.00 Line #99 $58,000.00 $59,000.00

Other Services/Charges $71,307.72

TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE $15,555.56 90% Revenue Available and Appropriated $14,000.00 Supplies $5,900.00 Other Services/ Charges $2,820.00 Line #99 $5,280.00 $14,000.00 SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.

SECTION 7. This Ordinance being necessary for the protection and preservation of public health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be in force and shall take effect upon passage and publication.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: Approved this 15th day of December 2016 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

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Sponsored by James Reed VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-47 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE TO DESIGNATE THE VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK AS PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTION OF FINES OR FEE COSTS ASSESSED IN VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES. WHEREAS: Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 16-13-709(a)(1)(A)(i), the quorum court of each county of the state shall designate a county official, agency, or department which shall be primarily responsible for the collection of fines or fees assessed in the circuit courts of this state; and WHEREAS: Arkansas Code Annotated § 9-15-202(b) (2), authorizes the collection of assessed costs in order of protection cases by the designated county official, agency, or department; and

WHEREAS: The Van Buren County Circuit Clerk is currently collecting fines and/or fees assessed in the Van Buren County Circuit Court civil cases, and costs assessed in order of protection cases, and the Quorum Court desires for this arrangement to continue.

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: The Van Buren County Circuit Clerk shall be responsible for the collection of fines or fees assessed in Van Buren County Circuit Court civil cases, and costs assessed in order of protection cases.

The Van Buren County Circuit Clerk may, pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 16-13-709(a) (1)(B)(i) delegate the responsibility for the collection of delinquent fines or fees assessed in Circuit Court to a private contractor.

Approved this 15th day of December 2016 APPROVED:/s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

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Fishing Report Greers Ferry

Central Arkansas

Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)

Walleye better suited for large, cool lakes A reader of the weekly Fishing Report noted the recent news stories about trout stocking of community ponds and asked why the AGFC does not stock walleye in community ponds.

The reader suggested this would provide a better chance to fish for walleye near his home in southeast Arkansas. We thought this question might interest several readers and sought an answer.

Ben Batten, assistant chief of the AGFC Fisheries Division, explained: "The reason that we don’t grow more 'catchable' or adult walleye is that it is extremely difficult and costly to do so. Just like anything else, young walleye grow at various rates, and as soon as they are a few inches in length, you already have some larger fish and some smaller. As soon as the larger fish are able, they begin to prey on the small-

er fish. They would need to be kept at an extremely low density and fed large amounts of minnows (expensive) to keep them from eating one another. The number of walleye that we can produce in a given pond space is then just a small fraction of what we can produce when growing other species."

Batten also said that the reason for few opportunities for walleye fishing in southeast Arkansas is because "there are just purely not many lakes and streams that are suitable habitat for them."

He added, "There are sauger (a walleye cousin) in the Arkansas River, and likely there are some walleye in the Mississippi, but at a really low density that would make them difficult to catch. They prefer cooler water, and hence are more found in the larger reservoirs of Arkansas, and the more northern streams."

(updated 12-142016) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip ‘em All Guide Service said the Little Red is receiving morning and afternoon generation on weekdays and sporadic generation on weekends. For fly fishing, we recommend midges, soft hackles, egg pattern, sowbugs and streamers. For Trout Magnet fishing, we recommend 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 (501-3625150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information or check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website (swl-wc.usace.army. mil) for real-time water release and the Southwest Power Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule. (updated 12-142016) Greg Seaton with Little Red Fly Fishing Trips (501690-9166) said the river remains clear with morning and evening generation during the week and little or no generation on the weekend. Morning generation usually begins at 6 a.m. and runs 2-4 hours. Evening generation usually begins about 5 p.m. and runs 4-5 hours.

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 456.77 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 461.44 msl). (updated 12-142016) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 456.86 feet and falling it is 5 feet below normal pool and the lake is going through a turnover, so it will be about 2 weeks getting over this and the catching should be real good again all over the lake until it gets super cold, and that will be the only thing that slows the bite. The bass fishing is still good ahead and behind the turnover on spinnerbaits, small crankbaits, football heads and C-rigs as well as a wacky rigged Right Bite Cinko, from real shallow water out to about 40 feet. The crappie are floating around suspended mostly in 5-18 feet of water around any wood and are biting jigs and minnows as well as Road Runners. The bream have slowed but some can be caught in about 27 feet on a dropshot with a cricket or crawler. The turnover has turned off the catfish, but they should return to eating on points and edges of flats after it is finished and will be in 25-35 feet of water biting just about any of your favorite baits. The walleye, Tommy has been told, are eating up the

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rivers pretty good on staged places from the mouth up about halfway on live bait.

The lake fish are scattered with the turnover and some can be caught dragging a minnow on a dropshot rig in 25-40 feet of water. Some have even gone shallow and can be caught on a jighead worm and C-rig. The hybrid and white bass are eating well on the outskirts of the turnover as well on top and down, off and on all day. They’re hitting topwater baits, spoons, in-line spinners, swimbaits and hair jigs down to 2540 feet of water. After the turnover, look for some to be hanging out in the 70-foot range.

Lake Maumelle

(updated 1214-2016) Jolly Roger’s Marina reported the black back catch has been very good of late. Black bass are biting on wacky rig worms and jigs.

Blacks can be caught in 18-22 feet on dropoffs and creek edges and on the windy banks. The cooler weather has activated the bass. Fishing for Kentucky bass has been excellent. Kentucky bass are being caught on crankbaits and jigs and can be found in 20 feet of water. They are mixed in with the blacks. White bass are fair. Use Rooster Tails, CC Spoons and deep diving Bandits and Bombers. There are mostly at the east end of the lake. Crappie fishing is excel-

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lent. They are being caught on crappie minnows and jigs (chartase and White with very light line).

Crappie are 16-22 feet deep, at the tops of structure near the edges of the channels and on the old road beds. Lots of 8- to 13-inch crappie being caught, should be so great winter fishing. Bream are slow, there have been no reports. Catfishing is slow. They’re being caught in 25 feet of water on stink bait, small bream and chicken livers.

Arkansas River (Little Rock Pool)

(updated 1214-2016) McSwain Sports Center (501945-2471) said water conditions in the Clear Lake area were murky and water level and current were normal. Bream are fair on worms and crickets. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Bass fishing has been good, with spinnerbaits, crankbaits and plastic worms all bringing them in. Catfishing has ranged from poor to fair.

However, at the Terry Lock and Dam, catfishing is good. Bass fishing on the lower end of the pool is good on crankbaits and plastic worms worked around the jetties. Bream are good on worms and crickets and crappie are good throughout the pool on minnows and jigs.

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December 20, 2016

Mama cat takes over In 1994, a cat showed up at Gary Robbins’ Van Buren County home.

During her years on Robbins’ farm, the cat became the resident nurturer to any baby she thought needed her.

The “mama” cat would climb in with baby chicks and try to take care of them.

She was seen carrying mice to baby goats, though I am sure the goats did not appreciate the gesture.

Once she had a litter of kittens and happened to find a baby skunk. She added it to her litter and raised it as her own.

Mama cat died in her sleep earlier this month. While her exact age isn’t know,

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Letters to Santa

2016 May all their wishes come true

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Letters to Santa 2016 - May all their wishes come true. your reindeer, Santa. Thank you for sending my elf Snowflake. For Christmas I want a race car, a barn and a sled. I would also like some construction toys and tractors. I will leave you some milk and cookies. Tell Mrs. Claus I said Hi. Love, Beau David Huett

Dear Santa, Hello, I would love to meet all of your reindeer. And see what your sleigh really looks like.

I’ve been good every day. Please bring me a lot of necklaces and anything Peppa Pig. Love, Alissa Allen Dear Santa, I have been a very good boy this year. I have been listening to my mom and dad. I would realy like a choo choo train, a race car and a paw patroller with pups. Thank you so much Santa. I hope you enjoy our cookie and milk.

Love, Tucker Wylie

Betsy Prince / ABC Preschool, Clinton

Dear Santa, Brrr! The Ozark Mountains are cold and windy, so I know you’ll be here soon, Santa! I’ve been learning so much in Mrs. Prince’s Pre-K class, and I’ve been extra sweet to my family and friends – surely I’ll hear your reindeer stomping on my roof! Please remember to bring me a new baby doll and play kitchen for Christmas. I promise to leave you your favorite cookies and milk. Thank you for the gifts, laughter and cheer!

Love, Abby Barnard Dear Santa, I’ve been good this year. I listen to my parents, I’m thankful for things I get, and I say my prayers before I go to sleep at night. I know I’m on the nice list. For Christmas I would like three things,

a dancing Barbie horse, the Monster High doll that comes with a café, and the Baby Alive Christine doll, please. I hope you are taking really good care of Rudolph, he ‘s my favorite reindeer.

Don’t forget that Christmas is Jesus’ birthday, so say Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday, Jesus.

I love you, Santa and Jesus, Kashleigh Roberson Dear Santa, Thank you for giving me toys.

And a lot of thank you’s Santa I love you (blowing kiss).

Thank you for giving me dinasours in my world they so good. Bye-bye love you reindeer.

Bye-bye. Lots of cars Santa lots and lots of cars please. OK thank you bye-bye.

Love, Tavor Tatum Dear Santa, I love you. I love

Dear Santa, I want an ice cream sundae Play-Doh set, please. Do you think you can find an art center for me too. I want a new baby doll.

Sister likes balls.

Can you find her one? I like to paint ladybugs. I like to play restaurant too. We will leave you chocolate milk and M&M cookies Christmas night!

Love, Kimber Tester Dear Santa, How has your year been? Mine has been a year of improvements! I am learning so much in pre-school and I have tried to be a good boy this year.

Although I can’t help myself at times. I would like Legos and a race car track. Don’t forget to eat the cookies. My mom makes yummy cookies!

Love, William Russell Dear Santa, I know you and

your reindeer are busy this time of year. Please make a visit to my house. I would like a doll house a barbie and Playdoh.

Love, Alyssa Mays

Dear Santa, I wish I had snow like you do at the North Pole. I have been a good girl.

Can you please bring me a pink princess carriage with a crown on top? Also a baby doll that eats and cries? I will try hard to be a good girl. I will give you cookies and milk and feed your reindeer.

Love, Karlee Keith Dear Santa, I hope you have a bag full of toys.

I hope you have Rudolph and all the other reindeer.

Please bring me some Blaze PJs. I hope you have a safe trip. Please bring Dutch a Star Wars light saber. Please bring my sister some flowers. Please bring me another Blaze toy.

Love, Aiden Graham Dear Santa, What are you doing, good looking? I want to see you really bad. I was the first one to see Shelfy, our elf.

Can you get me this for Christmas?

Bady boll, trampol, Barbie playhouse and a Kinble. There are 20 days until Christmas, and then you will come!

Love, Kinley Clute Dear Santa, How old are you?

I love you Santa!

Does Rudolph really need to eat food? Why do all the elves follow you when you are riding the sleigh? I want for Christmas a yellow big truck and a little cool car that is yellow, if you have one more, or a thousand. I want a dinosaur if you have any more. I can’t wait for you to come! Merry Christmas! Why do you live at the

North Pole?

Love, Cohen Clute Dear Santa, How are you? I have been pretty good this year. I would like for you to bring my mom a present this year, she needs a car. I would like some ninja turtles.

I also would like a baby bull calf like my papa’s. I will leave you some milk and cookies on Christmas Eve. Love, Dakota Brock Dear Santa, What are the penguins like at the North Pole? Are the polar bears scary?

Please tell all the eles and reindeer hello for me. I have been a good boy this year. Would you please bring me another T-Rex and a green gun? My mom will make you some good cookies on Christmas Eve! Merry Christmas!

The one and only, Oden Breedlove Dear Santa, How are you doing?

How can you make your reindeer fly in the sky? Please tell Mrs. Claus I said hello. I have been good this year. I am trying hard in school. My teacher is proud of me.

Would you please bring me a big AT AT walker that opens up, a remote control R2D2 and a remote control car. I will leave you some cookies and milk.

I love you, Santa.

Merry Christmas and thank you for making toys for all the boys and girls.

Love, Dutch Bintliff Dear Santa, My name is Brayden.

How are things at the North Pole? How are you? I’m so excited!

I’ve been a good boy this year! This year I would like to get a car hauler and

a helicopter and I would like to get some pawpatrol toys.

Thank you Santa!

Love, Brayden P.S. Don’t forget to eat your cookies!

Dear Santa, I love you and I care about Santa Clause. I really hope you have a good day. All I want for Christmas is new goggles, My Little Pony stuff and a my Little Pony toys, new clothes and snow, Baby. I love Santa Clause and I want you to come to my house so I can see you. I would really like to see Rudolph and bring my sister Tenlee a toy and clothes. I will leave you some milk and cookies and reindeer food. Have a Merry Christmas.

Thank you very much for all your hard work.

Love, Trinity Sappington Dear Santa, I would like you to bring my mommy a new towel and I would like a bouncy ball. Do you like to play games? My favorite game is playing with dice.

I am your friend Santa. Thank you for bringing me 10 bouncy balls.

Love, Gaving Graham

Mrs. Jones / Kindergarten, Shirley

Dear Santa, My name is Tyona Aramburg. I am 6 years old. I live in the great town of Fairfield Bay. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super dupuer if you could bring me these things this year: 1. Jasmine dress 2. Some real earrings 3. A new shirt. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves

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Letters to Santa 2016 - May all their wishes come true.

Letters to Santa from page 2B Hi Krismis for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Bryce Brown. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Fairfield Bay. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super duper if you could bring me these things this year: 1. Fly Slamma Jamma Basketball court. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves hello for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Destiny Carter. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Shirley. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super duper if

you could bring me these things this year: 1. My Little Pony that really flies and talks 2.

A beautiful dress 3.

A remote control car. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves hi for me.

Dear Santa, My name is James Fultz. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Shirley. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super awesome if you could bring me these things this year: 1. A hard hat and tools 2. I would also like a hammer and nails. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves hi for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Dawson

Gustus. I am 6 years old. I live in the great town of Shirley. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super duper if you could bring me these things this year: 1. Remote control boat 2. A skateboard 3. A fishing gun. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves hi for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Blake Hill. I am 6 years old. I live in the great town of Fairfield Bay. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super duper if you could bring me these things this year: 1. A go kart. A boat with cars that picks up sharks.

Please tell Mrs.

Season’s Greetings!

Claus and the elves hi for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Bella Jones. I am 6 years old. I live in the great town of Shirley. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super duper if you could bring me these things this year: 1. A pretty dress that goes all the way to the floor.

I would also like a fishing pole and high heels. Thank you. You’re the best Santa ever!

Dear Santa, My name is Kaitlyn Kaufman. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Fairfield Bay. This year I’ve been really nice and it would be super neat if you could bring me these things this year: I would love to have some lipstick, make-up and a tablet. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves hello for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Lily Kimmons-Nelson.

I am 5 years old.

I live in the great

town of Shirley.

This year I’ve been really good and it would be super cool if you could bring me these things this year: A ballet dress and shoes. I would also like ballet socks and tights.

Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves thank you for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Eli Lankford. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Shirley. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super awesome if you could bring me these things this year: 1. A Talk to Me Mikey 2. Remote control car 3. A skateboard. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves hello for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Jaden Pugh. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Shirley.

This year I’ve been really good and it would be super cool if you could bring me these things this year: A dragon that breathes fire and a race car that I can drive. I would also like a fishing pole that I could catch a fish with. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves hi for me.

Dear Santa, My name is McClain Slavens. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Fairfield Bay. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super duper if you could bring me these things this

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A remote control boat. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves hello for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Troy Spencer. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Shirley. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super duper if you could bring me these things this year: Candy, elf, movies. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves hi for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Amber Stroud. I am 6 years old. I live in the great town of Fairfield Bay. This year I’ve been really awesome and it would be super duper if you could bring me these things this year: 1.

Dress 2. High heels 3. Purse. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves hi for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Rylee Green I am 6 years old. I live in the great town of Choctaw. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super good if you could bring me these things this year: 1. Some lipstick 2. A cop car 3. A phone. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves thank you for me.

Mrs. Powell / Kindergarten, Shirley

Dear Santa, My name is Liberty Gardner. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Shirley. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super great if you could bring me these things this year: Shopkins, hats, tsum-tsums. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves hi for me.

Dear Santa, My name is CJ Williams. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Shirley. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super neat if you could bring me these things this year: My own Christmas tree and

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Letters to Santa from page 3B a fire truck. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves Merry Christmas for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Payton Covington. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Clinton. This year I’ve been really super and it would be super neat if you could bring me these things this year: Fishing pole, net to get fish, boat.

Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves hi for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Dez Stevenson. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Shirley. This year I’ve been really nice and it would be super neat if you could bring me these things this year: Race car, train with track, games. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves hello for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Joey Slavens. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Shirley. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super cool if you could bring me these things this year: Red fire truck, puzzles, stuff Santa.

Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves Merry Christmas for me.

Dear Santa, My name is William Cook. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Shirley. This year I’ve been really nice and it would be super neat if you could bring me these things this year: Lion Guard puzzle, stuffed elephant, books about Dusty the Airplane. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves hi for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Tynan

Campbell. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Clinton. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super neat if you could bring me these things this year: Fire truck, red and black jacket with hood, Jack in the Box. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves Merry Christmas for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Dacie Miles. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Fairfield Bay. This year I’ve been really super and it would be super neat if you could bring me these things this year: Stuffed unicorn, alphabet game, play horse.

Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves hi for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Jonah Vazquez. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Shirley. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super neat if you could bring me these things this year: Bike, Xbox, dirt bike. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves Merry Christmas for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Eli Bresnahan. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Shirley. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super neat if you could bring me these things this year: Toy gun, Big Monster Truck with controller, Matchbox cars. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves hello for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Keiala Lawson. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Shirley. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super neat if you could bring me these things this year: Zippy-Zap

sleep set, baby doll, Christmas song CD. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves Merry Christmas for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Gradon Blair. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Shirley. This year I’ve been really nice and it would be super neat if you could bring me these things this year: BB gun with bullets, hook smash toy, toy jet Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves Merry Christmas for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Christopher Bradfield. I am 5 years old. I live in the great town of Fairfield Bay. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super neat if you could bring me these things this year: Guitar, skateboard, bike.

Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves Merry Christmas for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Brylee Hill. I am 6 years old. I live in the great town of Shirley. This year I’ve been really super and it would be super good if you could bring me these things this year: Barbie doll house, microphone stand, piano, Jeep to drive. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves Merry Christmas for me.

Dear Santa, My name is Aleena Dennison. I am 6 years old. I live in the great town of Shirley. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super neat if you could bring me these things this year: Barbie doll house, Barbie dolls, school house doll house. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves hi for me.

Mrs. Little / Shirley, First-Grade Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. I would like a ril horse and make-up and lipgloss. Thank you, Santa!

Love, Jayden Lott Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I would like a Babbie House and Barbies and a owl toy. Thank you Santa!

Love, Riley Hines Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I would like clothes and Xbox 7 hunting game and cops game.

Love, Brady Bradford

Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I would like you to bring me a toy horse and a trampoline. Thank you Santa!

Love, Rhianna Meeuwser Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I would like new xbox controller and a bike. Thank you Santa!

Love, Stephen Paden Dear Santa, I hav been good this year. I would like Frankie-stein.

I would like goula tool you can see me to.

Love, Lily Irie Beltran Dea Santa, I have been good this year. I would like make-up and red lipstick. Thank you Santa!

Love, Jasmine Geiger Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I would like a Roman Reign remote control figure. Thank you Santa!

Love, Eric Bradfield Dear Santa, I have been good

this year. I would like drum and a dog toy and a Xbox.

Thank you Santa!

Love, Caden Artherholt Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I would like you to bring me a horse to ride.

Thank you Santa!

Love, Zolaura Griffith Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I would like a Barbie Doll and a teddy bear movie. Thank you Santa!

Love, Molly Smith Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I would like a xbox and 10 games. T Hank you Santa!

Love, Gavin Reeves Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I wuld like a football, and a football costume, and a new bike too!

Love, Dillon Bland

Dear Santa, I have been a good boy. I’m sorry for playing Nintendo too much. This year I want a water slide, sausage patties, Donkey Kong game, and a hatchimal.

I love you, Noah Barnett

Mrs. Bane / Shirley, First-Grade Dear Santa, You are a very nis man. For Christmas I want a baby begle.

For Christmas I want a crossbow. For Christmas I want a shotgun. I hav bin pretty good.

Love, Tommy Stone Dear Santa, I have been super good this year and I will want to have a magic track this year.

Love, Mark Harris Dear Santa, I have been very good. What I want

for Christmas is a four wheeler.

Love, Zane LeGaux Dear Santa, I have been on good day and my Christmas wish is that I can have a new scooter.

Love, Savannah Roberts Dear Santa, I have been good.

For Christmas I want Barbies and Easy Bake Oven and a pony.

Love, Jolynn Fultz Dear Santa, I have been so good.

For Christmas can you please bring me the crazy art ice cream machine.

Love, Shelby Turner Dear Santa, I have been very very good. Dear Santa I want a tablet and a Elf on the a shelf book.

Kami Hensley Dear Santa, I have been good.

All I want for Christmas is a blak dog and a big candy cane.

Love, Tristan Cowin Dear Santa, I have been very good before Christmas. I want a toy and a crossbow.

Love, Autumn Paden Dear Santa, I want a Elf on a shelf pleas. and a Bike pleas.

To Santa from Waylon Linn Dear Santa, I have been pretty good and bad some time but that is gitin pretty good. Hey Santa can I have a crossbow for Christmas.

Love, Andrew Rodriquez Dear Santa, I have been so so so good this year. Can

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Letters to Santa from page 4B I have a 243 drone and a monster truck not a toye a rille monster truck.

Love, Theo Cooper.

Dear Santa, I have been so so good boy. I want a 243 and drone monster truck xbox 360 pleas snowboard.

Love, Kennedy Jones

Dear Santa, I have been very very good this year. I wut a big candybar and a cook set and a pink cat but I wut a toy.

Love, Maddie Beck

Miss Love / Clinton, Kindergarten

Dear Santa, How can Rudolph fly? I want a Monster High girl for Christmas. Thank you!

– Jaia Allen

Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is a bike and a laptop. Where’s the North Pole?

– Adalynn Biggs

Dear Santa, I want a scarf and I need a mitten. What do you do at the North Pole?

– Caribia Bilderback Dear Santa, Hi! I miss you because I saw you at the store! Can I have a baby doll?

– Makynna Brown Dear Santa, I want a reindeer sleigh…a toy one. I want a Santa Clause toy and a Barbie doll.

How do you get to the North Pole?

– Davia Burroughs Dear Santa, I would like some American

Girl doll stuff. Am I on the good list or the naughty list?

How does it snow?

Merry Christmas! Ho! Ho! Ho! – M.J. Duncan Dear Santa, I need a new coat. I want a tablet. Why would Rudolph join Santa’s sleigh team?

– Carter Eppes

Dear Santa, How do you get to all the houses in one night?

I want a phone.

Have a Merry, Merry Christmas!

– Donnie Kincannon Dear Santa, Do you need help passing out presents to everybody? I want a tractor and I actually want a remote control tractor. I want a remote control excavator. Merry Christmas!

– Zeph Linkinogger Dear Santa, I want a pillow from you. I want some clothes and a lunchbox….and new shoes! Merry Christmas!

– Emanuel Lopez Dear Santa, I want a new teddy bear for Christmas! I need a shirt. I like you Santa!

– Jaxon Mays Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! I want a raincoat! I would like a new bike. I want a batman.

– Lance McNabb

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Especially To Us! Merry Christmas to all of you from all of us at the

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Dear Santa, Hello!

I want some new clothes and new Frozen toys.

– Denisse Nava Dear Santa, I want a new shirt and a dinosaur toy.

Nothing else. Merry Christmas!

– Zayden Nixon Dear Santa, I want a Mario video game and a tablet and turtle city.

– Felipe Paulin

Dear Santa, I want a baby doll and some tools to be a vet! I love you! How do you get to the North Pole?

– Raegan Scrimshire Dear Santa, I want a jacket and some blocks and a toy frog! Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!

– Samuel Stoltzfus Dear Santa, I would like a new bike.

I would like my ipod fixed. I would like some coloring books. How do the reindeer fly the sleigh?

– Alexis Williams

Mrs. Bradley / Clinton, Kindergarten

Dear Santa, I want a motorcycle.

Love, Samuel Adams Dear Santa, I want a boat.

Love, Lane Bradley Dear Santa, I want a Minnie Mouse.

Love, Mishel Cifuentes Dear Santa, I want a toy elf.

Love, Aspen Donaldson Dear Santa, I want a stuffed penguin.

Love, Rylee Emberson Dear Santa, I want an Elsa coloring book with crayons and an Elsa doll.

Love, Jadylene Gonzalez Dear Santa, I want a Barbie dream house, Elf on the Shelf and a Num Num lip gloss truck.

Love, McKenzie Graham Dear Santa, I want some trolls.

Love, Sophey Johnson

Dear Santa, I want a Nerf gun.

Love, Aaron Leslie Dear Santa, I want a spring trap.

Love, Isaiah Long Dear Santa, I want a Barbie dream house, Num Num lip gloss, toy car that’s my size, a couch and TV for my Barbie house and movies.

Love, Lakin Mann Dear Santa, I want a game.

Love, Payton Miller Dear Santa, I want a toy rifle, surf gun and a bazooka.

Love, Isaiah Meyer Dear Santa, I want a cat Mario costume.

Love, Brooklyn Quarrles Dear Santa, I want a helicopter.

Love, Hunter Smith Dear Santa, I want a toy dragon.

Love, Noah Walley Dear Santa, I want a remote control airplane.

Love, Owen Westfall Dear Santa, I want a red tractor.

Love, Dartagnan Waltman Dear Santa, I want a cat and princess house.

Love, Michelle Waldrop

Mrs. Crawford / Clinton, First-Grade Dear Santa, I love your coat. Hello to you Mrs. And Mr. Claus. How are the elves ther? Would

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Letters to Santa from page 5B you bring me a Santa doll, raincoat and a babe alive. I am good most fo the time.

Love, Sarabeth Dear Santa, Hello Santa. Hello Mrs. Claus. I almst Chrims. get me ples a real baby clothes, and diapers. I have been good some times.

Love, Brook Dear Santa, Do you want coke cola? It has been a rainy week. Will you plese bring me a Hatchimal, Cosmo, cooking supplies, gymnastics Barbie, a robot cat and dog. I was good.

Love, Emma Dear Santa, How are you and Rudolph? It is very cook at Arkansool.

I hop you are being warm. Santa, can I ples have a flipazoo and rings and earrings? Santa I have ban a little bit bad.

From, Brier Dear Santa, How are the reindeer’s paws? I have Christmas tree.

I big batman house car batman. I have ban god.

Luv, Mateo Dear Santa, How are you doing?

I am listening to my teachers. I Legos, a race car, and a remote control monster truck. I am trying to be good.

Love, Lanie Dear Santa, Do you want carrots for your reindeer or do you want cookies? It’s really cold here. Will you

please bring me some hatchimals, friendship necklace and a diary? I have been good for most of the year.

Love, Savannah

Dear Santa, How are you, the elves, and the reindeer? Have a nice sleigh ride. Will you please bring me a Hatchimal, puppy, and an Easy Bake oven?

Santa I have been good most of the year.

Love, Kallie Dear Santa, How reindeer live?

How old are you?? I wold like n egg. I like raket. I lik new toys. good nd let bad.

Love, Braden Dear Santa, How are you, Mrs. Claus, your elves?

Can you plase bring me a Lego set, some train tracks, a phone.

I have been goob most of the year.

Love, Jacob Santa, How are you doing?

How many cokqes you want? Wobot dog micraf set and micraf games?

Love, Elijah Dear Santa, How are you and your elves? I like wolves. Will you please bring me a bunny, a puppy, and a stev? I hav ben good at sool well not sow good at hom.

Love, Micah Dear Santa, What do you do Santa. Please can you bring heels to me.

Please can you bring me some dolls to me. Please can you bring me been good.

Love, Sara

Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus?

It is rally cold. I would like BB gun, Pokemons, a xbox.

Most of the year I have been good!

Love, Dakota

Dear Santa, Why do you wear red? Do you use a compytr. I live in Clinton Arkansas.

My favorite sport is baseball. I wold like a new puppy for Christmas. I have been good all year.

Love, Kollin Swan Dear Santa, What size are your elves? I like recess. I would like iphono1 and drege video. I vin good.

Love, Garrett Dear Santa, How are your elves How are your raindeer. I want a jumping house? I want a baby that pees? And I want a car to drive in. I have been good at scholl and home.

Love, Kinsey Dear Santa, What do you do Santa? It has been cold here. Can you warm it up> Santa, pleas can you bring me a phone, a amarakin girll, and a hatchimal? Have I been good?

Love, Reese Dear Santa, How did you beome Santa Claus? School has been fun. You are so nice. Will you please bring me an I pad, high heels and a cross necklace?

Santa I have been really good at school but not so good at home.

Love, Abbagail Dear Santa, Hello Santa. How are you doing for

Christmas? I want a puppy, a xbox 360 and a minecraft set.

I have been a good.

Love, John Dear Santa, How are you doing Santa? It has been good here. I wold like a baby alive doll perfume Santa doll. I have bin good. love, Sakyl

Mrs. Vernon / Clinton, First-Grade

Dear Santa, I will give you cookes and milk! I want a Barbie with a wishing wel. I want a ball. I want a toy from five nites or fredes.

Love, Cadence Allen Dear Santa, I love you. How do your elves make toys? I want a lechrit gutare, I want little trtrl, I want a skatbord, please can it snowe? I want a Ipad one. I want minkraft.

Love, Conner Bonds Dear Santa, You are nice. Please get me zoomr kide.

I will get you a lot of cookes. When I get home I will make the ranedear to.

Love, Hailey Bramlett Dear Santa, I will giv you milk and cookees. DO you want too trade for a I fone 8 a soopr Mreeo for the wii, and a lego fitenik set.

Love, Kendile Brown Dear Santa, Haw do you go to so mine hoses in one nite? I want a faol pack of pockmon cards. And I want a pack of hot wills.

Please get me a lego set. Please get the game mindcraft.

Love, Riley Farrell

Dear Santa, Do you have Mrs. Claus? I want a Tablit, and Hot wills please. I will giv you cookies.

Isaiah Gaskill Dear Santa, I’ve been good and I listen to my teacher. I want a trolls movie and trolle movie bran set, a home pillow, trolls doll and an alarm clok. I like you sleihg.

Love, Skylar Haskell

Dear Santa, You look hansum.

How do you go into the chimne? How do your reindeer fly? I wunt some outside trucks please. I wunt some cowboy boots please. I wunt some jack apples please.

Can I have some crackers please.

Love, Jax Hoyt Dear Santa, Do you ever get cold? You have to go to a lot of houses. I want a Alive baby, football gluvs, football uniform, pushey hart, pushey turk, shoose, turk toy shoose sparkley, turk toy hig hels, gold and white football, snack rilly chick munchkin, Therder, gold hig hill, snow, pingone piggy bank, bootball, skateboard, a I phone 6.

Love, Nevaeh Jade Huereca I will leave you sumthing.

Dear Santa, How do your reindeer fliy? Wold you please git me a ril baby dog and a baby cat, snow, toy, pet mous, fish food, Barbi.

Love, Bailey Imler

Dear Santa, I love you. I am leaving cookees and milk. Please can I have a dog? Please can I have nets?

Please can I have army custom? Please can I have a back pack?

Love, Anyon Mann Please can I have a rowe Bot Bat mann car? Please can I have a pirit shackship? – Anyon Dear Santa, I hope you have a safe trip this yer. I leving you coockies and milk. I hope you are hungrey. I wont it to snow on crismism Santa that was the first thing I wont. The segint thing I wont is a babey dolls with shos and dresses.

Love, Ginger D. Pike Dear Santa, Im not triying to be rood. But I want a bord that gos in the wader. I want one of your randers.

Can I have Roodoof polese!

From, William Eli Reece Dear Santa, I hope you have a nice trip. Please can you bring me a Santa Czlaus Toxe, can you please bring me a chip, can you breing me a flawr, I want brbe move. I want a ployl, I want a bow tie.

Love, Avarie Rodgers Dear Santa, I thank you for toys. Can you please get me a plashei, scoowder and a minde craft, x box?

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Chaty books or fun to red. How are things with Mrsis Clos.

Your friend Kaylee

pupy. But me and Adaan bin argyooing. And that is the chooth. Mery Crismis!

Love, Jessie

Dear Santa, Do you use a computer? I wint a fon for Christmas. I hav bin gud all yir.

Love, Blayze

Dear Santa, How are you doing?

Does misses Claus and you play in the snow? Is Rudoph feel well? Are the elfs feeling good?

How are Rudoph and Mom and Dad doing?

I really need a purple jacket because when it’s next winter I will need it. I really need doll shoes because I ownley have one pare of shoes. I really want plastic earings because they are pretty. I hope you and Miss Clause have a Merry Christmas.

Your friend, Ella

Dear Santa, How is Roldof donwig? I wat a fone. I wat a toy Baye.

Your friend, Hydson

Letters to Santa from page 6B If you downt that’s ok I’ll get sprisd and that is fine with me. You are a very nice gie.

Love, Destani Rolen Dear Santa, How do reindeer fly and please can you get some of the things on my list if I didn’t be naughty? Could I have a barbie with a dog, a yellowjacket hedband, a yellowjacket jerzy, a stuff peguen, a white tigre, eksrsiz thing and a wundr wuman that I can gro into for Halloween.

Love your frend, Julianne Smith Dear Santa, How are you doing?

Can you get me this please? Trapolene, car, black and gold baskset ball. I want snow on Crismas. I wnt a hvrbrd and i fone 4.

William Tumbleson Dear Santa, Thank you for the presnt last yer.

Please can I have a skateboard, Velcroe shoos, a trempling, a donut macr, legos, a x box gam.

Love, Collin West

Mrs. Barnes / Clinton, First-Grade

Dear Santa, How are you doing this Christmas? Do you and Mrs. Claus play in the snow?

Are your reinnder good? I want a gronup coling books because I like to coling those books. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Your friend, Makena Dear Santa, How are your elves doing making all those toys? And how is Mrs. Claus doing?

I want a pink soft blanket because I think it is cunfy.

I want a hat like Santa’s because I think it looks cunfy.

I want clothes like Santa’s because it looks cunfy too. And I hope you and Miss Czlaus have a Merry Christmas.

Your friend, Samantha Dear Santa, How bin the elfs?

How is roobof nos?

How are you rander?

I relle wunt a nrfgun bkus I love nrfguns. I rele wunt a rmotot robot. I wunt plesofsrs legos bkus I hav olle one pleofsrs legos set.

I wech you and roodof and your rader and your elfs Meere Cricsmas.

Your friend, James Dear Santa, How is Roodoff doing? How is all the uther radir doing? This is the best yir evr. How a mere Crismis with Misis Clos. Egg haches you win they hach you haft

Dear Santa, Wish Mere Krismis.

Dear Santa turtle and big wish? Mere.

Your frend, Logan Dear Santa, How is your Rnadr?

How are you? How is Miss Clos dowg?

I really need a bic becus I can not muv.

Marre Crims.

You frad, Hayden Dear Santa, I hope you have fun at my home.

I’m gona put you a cukee cus I love you. Santa will you give my mom a dog I love my mom.

Luini Dear Santa, You give every home toys. You are nice to us. I love you Santa because you are nice. Santa I kno you give toys to every one to play in. Have a good night to you Santa in Happy Merry Christmas day. I like to eat the turkey before Christmas time.

Santa I no you give toys to every one in have a good night Santa.

Merry Christmas.

Your friend, Nestor Dear Santa, Are your elfs? I like the presnt. I wul like a dog. I ben good all year.

Love, Cheyanne Dear Santa, How are your randier doing?

How is Misis Clos?

Are you okaye to?

I want a gerll

Dear Santa, How is Mss. Clos dowing? How is Cupide dowing? How is your elfs dowing?

DO you know what I am mackeing you cooki chip coocrss. I what a big fol welor because my other cind smol that is why I need a big fol welor on Crismse.

You friend, Riley Dear Santa, How are you doing?

How are your randers doing? Wut are you having at your werk?

I wunt a lego. I wunt toys becus thay broc. I wunt a cumputor becus I don’t hav computer.

Elvis Dear Santa, How are you Santa.

How are your reindeer? How is Mss Clos? I want a cook set becus I like to cook. I want a lego set becus I like to bild. I want cook food. I hope that you hav a Merry Christme.

Your friend, Leah Dear Santa, Is Misis Clos doing good? I like to see roodor fli? I love foot wliet. I wunt a rmote cntrl plane.

I wunt a helcoptr.

I hope you and the reindeer have a Merry Christmas.

Noah

Dear Santa, Are you and your rie dooing? Are you having a Merry Chrismis? How are you doing Mis Clos?

I wunt pomp om wow! ples! Santa giv my Dad a present. I woobin you Merry Chrismis.

Your frind, Evan

Mrs. Hendrix / Clinton, First-Grade Dear Santa, Do you use a computer? You are awesome. I would like doll for Christmas. I hav been good all years.

Love, Bella

Dear Santa, I hope that reindeer don’t get sick. Is Mrs. Claus doing well? How are you doing? I want an backpack with Jewelry in it for Christmams. Can you bring me a texting wech? I would love you to bring me an diary for Christmans.

Merry Christmas, Kinslee Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? Is his nose still bright?

Can you bring me a tablet for Christmas.

A Hello Kitty toy would be nice.

Could you bring a diry.

Merry Christmas, Alexis Dear Santa, I miss you very much! Is Ruadoph doing good? I would like a back pack.

Love, Aiden Dear Santa, How are you filing today? How is Rudoph today? Can you bring me a toy dog? I want a toy baby. Can I have a teach toy?

Love, Kyanna Dear Santa, Is Mrs. Clous doing well? Do you miss all of us? I would love a DS for Christmas. I rile want a Pellit gun.

I would like lagos ples. I have a xBox one.

Love, Jerrell

Dear Santa, Are the elves making toys? Can you bring me some legos. It will be gud for you to bring me a dirt bike. Can you breing me a Zoomer chimp.

Sincerely, Trenton Dear Santa, I love you. How is Mrs. Clos? I want a monst bibesbre ples.

A brbe. I want a stft toy!

Love, Jennifer Dear Santa, I love Santa. How is Rudolph? Is his nose still bright red. Can I have a Nintend 3 DS? I want to get a nerf gun 7 will you bring me a tablet?

See you soon, Zack Dear Santa, I hope you donm’t catch a cold. Don’t eat to mulch. I will lik a dirtbke. I would like a new tablet. May I have a toy gun.

Love, Benjamin Dear Santa, I hope you dont be sik at the nof poll.

I love you Santa, do you miss us. I hop you miss us. I wut a not pad and a Elsa doll and book.

Aubree Dear Santa, I love you. Don’t eat to much. Are the elves making toys? I will love a DS. Can I have a phone. I will like some art supplies.

Sincerely, Alexis Riley B. Dear Santa, How are you. Can I sit on your lap. How is Rudolph. Don’t eat to much kooces.

How are your raider doing. Merry Christmas.

Love, Don Dear Santa, I hope is doing good and I your are doing good. I love you. I hope you can bring me a toy phone. I have a 3DS Santa.

Sincerely, Skylaijah

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The Voice of Van Buren County

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December 20, 2016

Letters to Santa 2016 - May all their wishes come true.

Letters to Santa from page 7B Dear Santa, Don’t get stuck in the chimney. I want a Nintendo 3DS. I want a tablet. I want a Zoomer Chimp.

Love, Keegan Dear Santa, How cold is it in the North Pole?

A diary wold be nice. But a Mcsqer cit wold be better.

And a pet wold be gate.

Rhiannon Dear Santa, How does your magic work. I love you. I lov Gate Clog. Kan you bring me.

Love, Gavin Dear Santa, I love you. Don’t eat too much. Is Mrs. Claus doing well? I want an eelektrit skatbend for Christmas. Can I plese have a nerf crossbow plege too?

Love, Adam

Mrs. Baker / Clinton, First-Grade Dear Santa, I wudr how you a

dog Santa? I wut a bow and aro becas I wunt it so I can kel a buc. I hop I am on the good.

Trip Dear Santa, Wiey do you lifv at the Nofp plu. I like to go to Branson.

I would like car, cat and a dog.

Christmas. I ben gudd.

Love, Brooklyn Dear Santa, Hie, what are you doing? Are you going to giv toroye to mareay?

Your friend, Hunter Dear Santa, HeHo! How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? I hope you are doing well and staying warm.

Bryson Dear Santa, Hy! How are you? I will want Dtmisphrne for Crismis. Next I will like nutcrark for Crismis. Last I will like lagos for Crismis. I hope that Im on the nice list.

Your frend, Lane Dear Santa, How are you. For

Crismis first, I wut a baby home. Next, I wunt little book.

Last, I wun a elf. I hope I am on the nise list. I hope you have a wundrl day.

You are cool. Your efs are good.

Lainly Dear Santa, Hello. How are you dowen and Mrs. Claus? First, can I have a toy truck.

Next can I have a juprope. I hope I am on the nise list.

Ayden Dear Santa, How are you doing?

How are you and Mrs. Claus? I hope you are stain wom.

First, I wut a latop.

Next, dol. I hope I am on the good list.

Last, I wut a cup for crisps drec out the shot cus. I love cups.

Your friend, Michelle Dear Santa, Hello! How are you doing? I hope you and Mrs. Claus are doing good. First, I would like the dook the elf on the shaf.

Next, I would like nom noms. I hope I’m on the nise list.

Love, Zoey

Dear Santa, Where is the Nole pole? I wood like Legoys for Chistmis.

I bin good thes year.

Love, Cayden Dear Santa, First I wunt a hors.

I wut to be a hors rider. I wunt a book.

Emerie Dear Santa, Hello! How are you and Mrs. Laus. I wood like a plostsh I wode like a mostchek.

Your fred, Carson Dear Santa, Hello. I hope you and Mrs. Claus are doing good. Santa are the elves doing good and are they aking toys. If they are they are going to be pridey. First the resin I need makup is for skool. Next tablit. Last Ipad.

Your friend, Jasmyn Dear Santa, Hello! How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? First I hope you are doing well and staying warm.

Next are the elves working good on all the toys. I wold like to no that if

you will giv me a skatbord I wut to ride on it.

Your frend, Haven Dear Santa, I’m on the good and bad. Hello. Are elves working hard?

What you doing Mrs. Claus? Santa doing hard giv some toys for good kids. Girls and boys. I want to Crismis a dog is toy is chip. Next I like a Barbe house and new dolls and games to.

I like to play with my big sister is have some a rand thing that sit. Thank you Santa.

Your friend, Janet Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? I hope you are staying warm. Are the elves working hard on all of the toys. First, I would like make up because I need it.

Next, I would like lipstick because I do not have iny. I hope I am on the nice list this year.

Your friend, Kamber Dear Santa, Hello! How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? I hope you

are doing well and staying warm. Are the elves working hard on all the toys? I wood like monstruk.

Garrett Dear Santa, Hello! How are you and the elves working? First I wod like work boos.

Next I wod like mostr truc and a big truc. Are you dooing good? I hope I am on the good list.

Your frintd, Asher Dear Santa, Hello Santa. Is the elves have fun? First I wood like a robot.

Can you ples get me it if the elves have time to get it? Next a set of make-up.

Last, I wood like a dans partin because it will help me dans.

Your friend, Madison Dear Santa, Hi. How are you and Mrs. Clous doing? I hope you are doing well. First, may I please have a Ipode.

Next can I please have a phone. Last I relly need glasis.

I hop I am on the nice list.

From Cara