The Voice of Van Buren County - February 21, 2017 by The Voice of Van Buren County

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TUESDAY, February 21, 2017 / Vol. 3 Issue 8 / 75 cents

How it all began – What started as a slab of concrete several months ago became a monument to the National Chuckwagon Races over the weekend. The monument, situated outside the Clinton Feed Store, tells the history of the races, which began as a Labor Day gathering of few a friends and has grown into a huge event that attracts thousands of people worldwide. It was started in 1986 by Dan and Peggy Eoff. (Photos by Robert Snyder/for The Voice)

Sheriff asks to replace worker Just a month after the county was put under a hiring freeze, the sheriff was asking the Quorum Court for a waiver. Sheriff Scott Bradley told the justices of the peace at last Thursday’s meeting that one of his office workers had turned in her resignation and said he needs to replace her with another fulltime worker. Asked if he could make the position part time, Bradley said he could if he had to, but really felt the position needed to be full time. There was some debate over how to go about requesting hiring a full-timer, and it was decided it should be done through a resolution. Bradley said he will bring a resolution to next month’s meeting and ask again. Chad Brown, representing the 20th Judicial District, said he was in

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Sunny Hargis (center) receives a plaque of appreciation Thursday for her 18 years of service on the Van Buren County Library board. Presenting the plaque was Rhonda Davis, board president. Also pictured are John Hargis, librarian Karla Fultz and board member Glenda Stagg. the same boat, that the Drug Task Force needs to hire for a position in Van Buren County but he was unsure how to make the request. By a unanimous voice vote, the JPs approved making hiring requests through resolutions. Also at the meeting, Ozark Health Medical Center’s CEO David Deaton presented its annual report. He said the facility employs more than 300 people, saying, “340360 pay checks are cut every two

weeks.” The center paid $14.9 million in payroll and benefits in 2016 compared to $13.8 in 2015 for an increase of 7.9 percent. He gave numbers comparing 2015 and 2016, showing that hospital patient days were down 9.1 percent while “observation hours” were up 12.8 percent. Observation hours are time spent observing patients before deciding whether to admit them. The big change, he said, is in the

number of home health visits, up 30.9 percent (15,120 in 2015 to 19,799 in 2016); and in nursing home days – from 28,470 in 2015 to 31,248 in 2016, a 9.8 percent increase. According to Medicare.gov, the nursing home in Clinton has 118 certified beds, with 86 residents for a 73 percent rate of occupied beds. In the latest reports available, inspections in October 2016 found eight deficiencies at the nursing home,

which is higher than the state average of 5.9 and the national average of 7.2. The report states that the deficiencies were corrected in November 2016. Also at the meeting, Animal Control Officer Reta Tharp reported that the shelter currently has 10 dogs and five cats. She said a rescue group in Massachusetts plans to make two trips to Van Buren County for dogs in March and wants to take 15 dogs each trip.

Request for ‘weed’ lands man in jail A witness called police on Valentine’s Day to report a man at the City Park in Clinton was asking people if they had any “weed” or meth. A Clinton Police officer found the man at the bathroom of the park and the man acknowledged he had “asked a guy

if he had any weed,” according to a police report. The officer informed he man he would be cited for disorderly conduct. After placing the man in handcuffs, the officer found a capped syringe in the suspect’s pocket and informed the suspect he would be charged

with a felony for having the needle, according to the report. On the ride to the Detention Center, according to the report, the suspect threatened to sue the officer if he was struck or his property got lost. He also called the officer a vulgar name, the report said. The

suspect had two dogs with him and they were picked up by animal control. The officer went back to meet with the witness who called police and was told the suspect was acting strangely, “twitching” and “scratching,” and then asked if the witness had any

drugs on him, the report said. The suspect has been identified as Matthew Johnson and his residence was listed as California. He was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, a felony, and loitering, a misdemeanor, according to the report.

David Cook has been chosen by Shirley aldermen to join the City Council. A seat was left vacant after Johnny Sowell resigned as mayor at the end of last year and Lisa Hackett, the longest-serving member of the council, was selected as the new mayor. Also making a bid for the council seat was Wanda Poynor and Brandy Kimmons.

Hunters’ Ed

There will be a free Hunters' Education Class from 8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2017, at the downtown Clinton Fire Department. Anyone born after December 31, 1968, must take a class to hunt in Arkansas. Register online at register-ed. com or call Jay Hagans at (501) 592-2472.

New contest

We’re starting a new contest here at The Voice. See Page 10 for all the details.

Rural life

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture has released See Notes on page 4

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The new library opened in Clinton in March 2016.

Library celebrating year in new building On March 1, the Van Buren County Public Library will be celebrating one year in its new location at 289 Factory Road in Clinton. Years of planning and preparation stretching back to 2000 were brought to fruition thanks to a number of individuals and organizations. Built on donated land overlooking a golf course, the 11,000 square foot facility houses over 47,545 items in an ever-growing catalog of materials. Additionally, the library offers a number of services and amenities that include printing, faxing, copies, scanning, notary publics, free Wi-Fi, 15 computers for public use, a community room, and more. The Van Buren County Public Library also provides access to new technologies such

as a smart board and 3D printer. Since the grand opening last year, the library has had 57,420 visits and circulated 105,512 items. Computers have circulated 4,100 times. Non-profits can use the community room free of charge while for-profit events and social occasions require a fee. Over the past year, the community room has been booked 227 times. The Van Buren County Library hosts a number of programs for children and adults throughout the year, ranging from summer reading programs, teen movie nights, maker spaces, and toddler time to adult game night, computer classes and more. For more information on these and everything else that your county library has to

Bridal shower set There will be a come and go bridal shower brunch in honor Kylie Bonds, bride-elect of Kya Rhoda, on Saturday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Clinton

First Baptist Church in the Family Life Center. Hostess are Tami McHam, Heather Dufrene, Susan Parish, Hope Parish, Sherry McCaslin, Stephanie Hastings, Mary Jo

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Burnley, Cheryl Harper, Mary Johnson, Tami Aday, Whittney Parish, Dara Hensley, Julie LaFoon, and Ginger Morgan. The bride is registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond, Pampered Chef (Barbara Smith), and Target.

Thelma Murray Shirley

Thelma and Jimmy Murray are expecting a great granddaughter in August; parents will be Cameron and Joni Murray of Conway. Glenda Keenahan of Beebe spent Saturday in Shirley visiting her sister, Calla Linn. Tommy R. Burgess passed away Jan. 30 in Belize, Central America. He was raised in Shirley and moved to Belize after he retired. Visiting Lottie Carroll over the weekend were her great-grandchildren, Keelie and Spencer Barnett, Eric and Lannie Barnett, Eric and Savanah Barnett and Isaiah Long, all of Clinton, and her daughter Genie Long of Clinton. The Shirley Centennial Museum opens on Wednesday, March 1, at 1p a.m. The volunteer that day will be Margaret Earnhart. Shirley First Baptist Church will meet on March 5 and change the name of their church to Settlement Bzaptist Church in the morning service. Carolyn Ussery of Greenbrier, Ted Hooten of Searcy and Wanda Poynor all visited their brother Jim Hooten Sunday at his home

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on Bucks Drive in Shirley. Gerald Harper reported that the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church had a birthday party for Ruth Hodge on Sunday to celebrate her 93rd birthday and she is still going strong. Melba Tipton is getting better every day. Melba will be celebrating her 89th birthday on March 6. She is improving more every day. She is a great lady. She is the youngest daughter of the Towery family.

Patsy Ward

game, I was shooting pool like I bowl sometimes! We finally got a storage building. They delivered it Thursday afternoon. Now I can get some house cleaning done! Marva and RG Ward went to Little Rock on Friday to visit her cousin, Judy Drew. She was in the hospital at UAMS. Get well wishes go out to her and prayers for her to be better soon. They stopped in Greenbrier on the way to Little Rock and someone hit their car while it was parked at McDonald’s. They will be taking their car to the repair shop next week. Not much happening, or I have been too busy to find out much. Everyone have a good week and God bless.

Formosa

The Formosa EH Club had our monthly meeting on Tuesday. It was a good meeting, we made gift bags and they turned out pretty good. We also have our new sign up at the Formosa Community Center. It looks really nice. So if you are out that way, check it out! Get well wishes go out to Richard Sherrod, he is having some problems. Let’s hope he is doing better real soon and keep him in our prayers. JR and I went to the Senior Center on Thursday. We had a nice lunch and then we got in some pool shooting, we haven’t been able to do that in a while. He beat me every

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The daffodils are blooming, it must be spring! Hope you all had a good Valentine’s Day. I got a big red satin box of candy from my sweetheart. Hope you enjoyed the Valentine issue of The Voice. You were all winners! Can’t wait for the next contest. See Neighbors on page 3

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February 21, 2017 Neighbors from page 2 Shirley had a big Valentine party at their center. The vegetable soup at Clinton was wonderful. If you want to eat fish at Fairfield Bay on Friday, Feb. 21, let your center director know. We might take a van over and join them. It’s always good. Meet some nice people, too. The guys have a big time playing pool and dominos at the Clinton center. And the gals do some really pretty puzzles. Come join the fun. Music is good, too. Happy spring everybody!

Those two boys sure bless our hearts daily. I would like to ask for special prayers for our Kenya Mission Team at Grace Church. We will be returning to Kenya on July 1 of this year to do ministry work there. If you have any news to share please contact me at: 7454639 or paigeberger2013@gmail.com.

Jeff Burgess Crabtree

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You know you live in Arkansas when it's the middle of February and the daffodils are already in full bloom! I am sure thankful for the lovely weather we have been having. Our boys enjoyed their Valentine’s Day parties at school and receiving all their goodies.

The Crabtree Foursquare Church Senior Night Potluck returns Friday at 5:30 p.m. The theme is "bring your favorite sweet." Folks 60 and greater, and their spouses, are invited. The Valentine Banquet at the church was a big success. Eunice Lemmings and others provided an exceptional meal, decorated banquet hall and musical entertainment. A good time was had by all. After mentioning here last week that there were no reports of daffodils blooming in our area Marge Koone called

and said she had seen them blooming in the Alread area as far west as Rex Road. Also saw crocus flowering. She went on to say that the Alread EHC has moved their monthly meeting back to Thursdays. I received a call from June Williams (Bonds) to say "thank you." As I was on vacation at the time visiting my dad Robert Burgess in Florida we didn't have much time to talk but she had some interesting info about Martha Breckenridge who began an organized ministry in the Crabtree area. Turns out Martha delivered into this world June's sister back in the ‘40s. June and I plan to get together in the near future to record some of her knowledge of the past. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call or text Jeff Burgess 745-1249.

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Room to roam – The fellow doesn’t like being in a cage and would much prefer living outdoors somewhere safe. He is not a lap cat, but still needs a home. Call 745-2121 or visit the Van Buren County Animal shelter to find out more about this cool cat.

Clubs The Idle Hour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Emma Hink. Winners for the evening were: high, Rita Bintliff; second high, Lou Burgess; traveling, Emma Hink; and bingo, Sheila Bonds.

At the shelter – These dogs are currently being housed at the Van Buren County Animal shelter. Call 745-2121 for more information. (Photos by Pam Blackard)

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February 21, 2017

PATROL ACTIVITY WEEK OF 2-7-2017 THRU 2-13-2017

REPORTS TAKEN - - - -

THEFTS- 5 NARCOTICS RELATED - 3 DOMESTIC RELATED- 1 ENDANGERING THE WELAFARE OF A MINOR- 0 - ACCIDENTS- 2

NON REPORTABLE CALLS

- CALLS FOR SERVICE-15 - PROPERTY CHECKS - 23 - MOTORIST ASSISTS- 4 - ATM/BANK ESCORTS- 1 - WELFARECHECKS-3 - OTHER AGENCY ASSISTS-3 - ALARM CALLS- 2 WARNINGS ISSUED - 15 CITATIONS ISSUED - NO SEAT BELT- 0 - SPEEDING-9 - NO DL/ DRIVING ON SUSPENDED DL- 1 - DRIVING LEFT OF CENTER- 0 - EXPIRED VEHICLE TAGS- 1 - CARELESS DRIVING- 1 - DWI- 0 - ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A MINOR- 0 - FOLLOWING TOO CLOSE- 0 - VIOLATION OF A DOMESTIC ABUSE ORDER- 0 - THEFT OF PROPERTY- 2 - NO PROOF OF INSURANCE- 2 - CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION- 0 - OBSTRUCTING GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS- 0 - POSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBTACNCE/PARAPHERNALIA-2 - DRINKING IN PUBLIC- 1 - LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT- 0 - IMPROPER LANE CHANGE- 0 - FICTITOUS TAGS- 1 - CELLPHONE WHILEDRIVING-0 - DOMESTIC BATTERY 3RD- 1 TOTAL CITATIONS ISSUED- 21

Guests from all over visit museum al foreign nations for 2015-16. Several hundred other visitors did not include where they were from when they signed in. Museum guests are asked to donate $2 per visit. The museum site

is the home of an 1850s log cabin, totem pole, waterfall and Indian Rock Cave, featuring a three-fourths mile family friendly walking trail. This historic caves, home to Native Amer-

icans 4,000 years ago, contain Petroglyphs and outstanding rock formations. The trail was also a documented stop for De Soto, while searching for the fountain of youth in 1542.

Population change, 2010-2015 – Van Buren County lost between 0 and 5 percent; Population aged 65 and over, 2015 – Van Buren County has between

24 and 31 percent of that age group; Percent of Children with Food Insecurity, 2014 – Van Buren County had 30-35 percent; and Overweight and Obese Children – Van

Buren County had 44 to 50 percent. For information on how to obtain a copy of the publication, contact the Extension Office at 745-7117.

Obituaries

Perry Arthur Gibby and Lecter Jane Guinn Gibby. He had a distinguished history of over 25 years of meritorious service to his country in both the Army and Air Force, receiving many awards and decorations, and serving during both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. After his retirement from the Air Force in 1984, he began working for Avis car rental in Colorado Springs, Colorado, again retiring in 2010. He is survived by a son, Ted (Jeannie) Gibby of Springfield; daughter, Traci Mason of Mulberry, Arkansas; son, David Gibby of Springfield, Missouri; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Dennis; brother, Larry; and sister, Lovell Maxwell. Graveside services were 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, at Lost Corner Cemetery with Bro. John Chapman officiating. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton.

Johnathan Bird Jackson Bird

The Fairfield Bay Museum and Ancient Caves attracts many tourists from across the United States and the globe. This map shows the number of visitors from each state and from sever-

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its 2017 Rural Profile of Arkansas. It includes a lot of facts and figures about the counties such as:

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BREEDING AGE BULLS

William Weiman Ohlhausen, 84, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away February 10, 2017. He was born on January 23, 1933, at Burnet, Texas, to William Samuel Ohlhausen and Gladys Edith Griffin. Left to cherish his memory are his children: William Alvis Ohlhausen, Cheryl Jane Brischle, and Wiona Ohlhausen; sister, Gay Nell Schell; brother, Troy Ohlhausen; grandchildren, Delaina McKinney and Vanessa Reanna (and husband Shane) Palmer; great-grandchildren, Halle Lane Palmer, Paige Gracie Palmer, and Hayes Shane Palmer; and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his

parents and his wife, Frances Ohlhausen. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service. To sign William's Book of Memories go to www.clintonfuneralservice. com.

Bealin Gibby

Major (Ret.) Bealin Gibby, age 81, of Springfield, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017. He was born August 12, 1935 in Cleveland, Arkansas, a son of

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Johnathan Bobby Bird and Jackson Levi Bird passed from this life Wednesday night, February 8, 2017, during extreme preterm delivery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. They were infant twin sons of John and Amy Bird of Wooster, Arkansas. Johnathan and Jackson were preceded in death by an infant sister; and grandfathers Terrell Bird and Bobby Love. They are survived by their parents; grandmothers Ruby Drye of Oppelo, Arkansas, and Gloria Love of Scotland, Arkansas; and many other relatives. Private graveside services were held Monday, February 13, 2017, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Scotland, Arkansas. Brother Donnie Love and Sister Sheila Gardner officiated. Arrangements were by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Memorial donations may be made to the Holy Sews ministry at www.holysews. org.

The staff of The VOICE of Van Buren County extends sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones. If you wish to express your appreciation to friends, neighbors, family, church and community members with a Thank You on the obit page, call (501) 745-8040 or email voiceads@artelco.com.

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Page 5 Girls’ night out – It was Senior Night for the girls recently at Clinton High School. Pictured are (from left) Kylie Blanton, 23, Taylor Huggins, 12, Alyssa McKnight, 33, Allie Hensley, 14, Daly Dufrene, 2, and Juliana Parish, 1.

Quiz Bowl team – On Friday, February 10, 2017, students from Clinton Elementary attended the Arch Ford Regional Quiz Bowl Tournament in Dover. The team brought home third place among 3A and 4A schools in the district. Pictured are (front row from left): Annabelle Sowell, Brady Horton, Catherine Mills, Wyatt Winchester, Miles Matthews, (back row) Jerod Brown, Marcia Smith (coach), Tramell Hastings, Jonathan Mills, Shon Paul Williams and Sam Brown.

UACCM announces 2016 fall graduates More than 225 students received 289 awards between December 5 and December 13, 2016 during the fall semester graduation ceremonies at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton. The awards included 156 associate degrees, 16 certificates of general studies, 50 certificates of proficiency and 67 technical certificates. Friends and family members gathered in UACCM’s Fine Arts Auditorium for five nights as graduates collected their awards from UACCM faculty and staff. Special guests who attended select ceremonies include University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt, along with UACCM Board of Visitors members Doug Brandon, Paulette Smith, Joe Canady, Susan Gunderman. Among those who graduated at the end of the fall 2016 semester were 11 students from Van Buren County, 29 students from Conway County, 102 from Faulkner County, 19 from Perry County, 32 from Pope County, 14 from Yell County and 20 from other counties. The following

graduates from Van Buren County received awards: (AAS – Associate of Applied Science; AAS – Associate of Applied Science; AGS – Associate of General Studies; AA – Associate of Arts; AS – Associate of Science; CGS – Certificate of General Studies; TC – Technical Certificate; CP – Certificate of Proficiency) Cleveland Alicia Ingram – Early Childhood Development (TC) Clinton Pamela Caltrider (CGS) Shayla Gray – Early Childhood Development (CP) Jacob Lawrence – (AGS); Practical Nursing (TC) Zachary McEntire – Networking Technology (CP) Kara Snider – Registered Nursing (AAS) Charity Vermeulen – Registered Nursing (AAS) Scotland Kelsey Love – General Education (AA) Shirley Cameron Angerman – Surveying (AAS) Mary Duke – Liberal Arts (AS) Katherine Dunham – Registered Nursing (AAS)

EMENTS V O R P M I E M O H

Hard work pays off for Beta Club Clinton High School recently traveled to Hot Springs to compete at the 2017 Beta State Convention against schools from across the state. Preparation for state convention began early in the fall, with the students fundraising to pay for convention as well as preparing visual arts, academic competitions, and talent. The hard work paid off, Clinton was very well represented. Out of over 3,000 students, Clinton had six students finish in the Top 3. The following qualified for National Convention this summer which will be held at Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. - 1st Place, Dakota Mooney, Officer’s Service Award Essay - 1st Place, Anna Knoerr, Creative Writing - 1st Place, Kendra Habelitz, Spotlight on Service Award - 3rd Place, Gisselle Hernandez, Spanish I - 3rd Place, Alondra Carrizales, Photography - 3rd Place, Hunter McHam, Agriculture Preparation is already in full swing to get ready for the nationals. The club is looking for sponsors to help offset the cost associated in attending national convention. If you would be willing to sponsor the students on their journey to nationals it would be greatly appreciated. All proceeds will go toward the Six members of the Clinton Beta Club finished in the Top 3 students’ trip to national convention. Contact Sarah Hutchins in state competition. at Clinton High School.

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Public Notice

Public notice is hereby given this 14th day of February, 2017 Van Buren County Special School of 3707 Highway 95 East, Choctaw Arkansas 72028 has made application for funds through Section 49 U.S.C. Section 5310 for the purchase of the following type of passenger transportation: vehicle: 13 Passenger Medium Roof Conversion Van w/o gate lift This vehicle will be used primarily for the following purposes: Transporting children and adults for day treatment services. Purchase of the above vehicle is considered essential to the efficient operation of this organization in provision of public transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities. There is no intent to infringe upon, or compete with, existing public or private transit operators, including Section 5307, urban public transit operators and Section 5311, rural public transit operators. **Van Buren County Special School is requesting a vehicle that is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, Van Buren County Special School does meet the “equivalency of service” requirements to individuals with disabilities in the community.** Any objection should be submitted in writing only to persons listed below. All comments will become a part of this organization’s application and will be a matter of public record. All written comments must be submitted within 30 days of the date of this notice. Any person wishing to request a public hearing on the proposed project must submit a request in writing within 10 days of the date of this notice to the persons listed below: Neil Wilkins, Jr. Executive Director Van Buren County Special School P.O. Box 39 Choctaw Arkansas 72028 and to:

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Time again to put on the walking (or running) shoes Women Run Arkansas is gearing up for a new clinic beginning next month. The free walk/run clinic is designed to meet the needs of all ability levels. From beginning walkers and runners to intermediate and advance runners with specific training goals. No

one is left out. The annual clinic is presented by the Women Run Arkansas Run/Walk Club for women of all ages and abilities. It begins March 7 and runs through May 13. The clinics are held at 6:15 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday at the Clinton High

School track. The 10-week clinic culminates with a 5K graduation event in Conway on May 13. For additional information call Kristy Eastridge at 2531564 or Cindy Walsh at 253-5399. To register, go to www.womenrunarkansas.net.

Unexpected events make preparedness essential By Pam Padget Southern Paramedic Services

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are, until help arrives. What is your goal when an emergency occurs in a remote setting? The basic premise is to evaluate the injured or ill patient, and stabilize their condition as best you can, and if you can, transport the patient to meet the ambulance or to the nearest hospital. Your priority is to get them out of immediate danger and “ship” them off as soon as possible by whatever means you have to meet the nearest medical help. If the patient may have a neck or back injury, unless you know how to stabilize these, do not attempt to move the patient until medical help arrives. This

said, we only have to look at New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 to know even modern medical facilities may be useless if you cannot be reached by EMS. Most citizens became their own medical care providers in the aftermath of the storm. The philosophy is, that something is better than nothing, that “something” may be enough to get the patient through until medical help arrives. One of the dangers is environmental factors. It usually involves hyperthermia (heat) or hypothermia (cold). In these situations, cool patients by removing clothing and if cool water is close bath the patient in this. Hypothermia is the need to warm the patient as quickly as possible. Take the weather into account if you are plan-

ning an outdoor activity. Children often run outside without coats in cold weather and do not know when to come inside when the weather is extremely hot; cooling them is essential. The elderly are very susceptible to a cold environment, likewise, warming them up is the treatment. From a simple cut to a burn, any damage to skin is a chink in your body’s protective armor. Cuts to the skin can become infected rapidly. There are so many scenarios that can occur in a person’s life that are not planned. Things seem to happen when we are least prepared! It is essential to take a first aid class and basic CPR. You will learn something that may save a life in an emergency situation.

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CALL has new coordinator in county Photo and story from The CALL

The CALL in Van Buren County has a new volunteer county coordinator, Kenny Wyatt, and his wife, Keri Wyatt. Kenny and Keri have been through the PRIDE certification process through The CALL in Van Buren County to open their home as a foster and adoptive home. The Wyatts were foster parents many years ago but closed their home when their daughter Emma entered the world. Now, Emma is old enough to be a great sister to any child placed with the Wyatt family. Kenny is employed by Shirley School District and Clinton ISD employs his wife, Keri. Their passion to help foster children and foster families is genuine. The Wyatts are longtime residents of Van Buren County and intend to take this opportunity to influence others to join in the march to mobilize the church to recruit, train and support Christian families to provide a safe place for the foster children in Van Buren County. They desire to work alongside the leadership team to recruit enough foster families to care for the foster children from Van Buren County. The goal is to have every Christian church actively involved in achieving the mission of The CALL in Arkansas by

New CALL coordinator for Van Buren County Kenny Wyatt with wife Keri Wyatt and daughter Emma. empowering Van Buren County. The CALL in Arkansas has one mission: to educate, equip and encourage the Christian community to provide a future and a hope for children in foster care in Arkansas. The CALL’s vision is no waiting children. The CALL is working toward having Christian families waiting to provide a home to every foster child in Arkansas. The CALL in Van Buren County has many ways to assist in this effort to provide a home for every foster child. Not only do we need families willing to provide a safe, nurturing home, we need others to give of their time, talents and resourc-

es. Donations can be mailed to The CALL in Van Buren County, P O Box 881, Clinton, AR 72031. There also are many volunteer opportunities. To find out how to participate in the work of The CALL in Van Buren County, email vanburen@thecallinarkansas.org, phone Kenny Wyatt at 501251-7331 or visit our web site, www.thecallinarkansas.org. The CALL will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at Southside Baptist Church. Those interested in finding out how to help The CALL in Van Buren County meet the needs of foster children in our county are welcome. For more information, call 501-251-7331.

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Recipes

Sweet treats without sugar As we recover from the Feb. 14 chocolate overload, we would like to offer a few recipes to satisfy your cravings for sweets without ramping up blood sugar levels too much. The first two are courtesy of Alma Wallace of Clinton.

Alma’s Chocolate Syrup What kid doesn't like chocolate milk? You can make your own syrup at home in a matter of minutes using honey and cocoa powder and know it's good for them - there's something on TV about every week about the health benefits of dark chocolate and also honey. With this recipe, there is no worry about ingredients like preservatives, soy, corn syrup, various dyes and artificial flavors; cocoa processed with alkali that supposedly strips out the health benefits. 3/4 cup Hershey's Cocoa Natural Unsweetened powder 1 cup water..................................................................Teaspoon of salt Add all ingredients into saucepan and stir with a whisk over medium heat until the cocoa is dissolved (about a minute, it doesn't have to boil). Let cool to room temperature. Add 2 cups honey 1 tsp vanilla flavoring Blend well with the whisk, then pour in dispenser bottle (I reuse honey bottles). It will keep in the fridge for at least a couple of weeks. If you want it sweeter, cut back on the cocoa powder. If you are a fan of really dark chocolate like I am, use a full cup of Hershey's cocoa.

Alma’s Healthy Chocolate Pecan Fudge After realizing there were too many unhealthy ingredients in her beloved Dove dark chocolates, Alma Wallace started experimenting until she came up with this satisfying sweet. “It's the only dessert I ever eat guilt-free,” she says. Coat the bottom of a 6x8 Pyrex glass dish with butter. Break up one 4-oz package of Baker's unsweetened chocolate into a glass microwave-safe bowl and add 1/4 cup honey. Microwave for 40 seconds and stir. Return to microwave for another 38-39 seconds (you may need to experiment - overcooking will make it too stiff to mix in the nuts, undercooking will cause it to not harden). Add a teaspoon of vanilla or hazelnut flavoring and stir until the rest of the chocolate is melted. Add 1/2 cup pecan chips (mixture will be very thick) and press into the buttered dish. Let cool for 30 minutes then refrigerate for another 30 minutes. Remove and cut into 24 pieces, store in glass bowl with lid. Candy will remain firm without further refrigeration. Alma’s recipes are probably healthier for you than my recipe is, but I love cookies – more than cake, candy or even pie, so when I find a recipe that is good and low carb, I hold on to it.

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies 1 large egg .............................................1 cup sweetener of your choice 1 tsp. baking powder ............................................ 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter (check sugar content) 1 tsp. water ..................................... 1/3 cup chopped peanuts (optional) Preheat oven to 350F. Beat together egg, sweetener, baking powder, and vanilla for about a minute with electric mixer. Add peanut butter and water and beat together. (Mixture will be fairly dry; be sure the peanut butter is mixed in well.) Blend peanuts (if using) into dough. Roll dough into balls, use fork to mash down on non-stick cookie sheet. Bake about 15 minutes until cookies are firm and slightly browned. And one more super quick dessert or snack that you don’t even have to cook. I make this one when I’m seriously trying to watch my carbohydrate intake. It’s quick, easy and soothes my sweet tooth.

Cream Cheese Delight 2 oz. cream cheese 1 pkg. Truvia 1-2 Tbl pure pumpkin Dollop of Reddi Wip or Cool Whip Sprinkle with pecans Mix first three ingredients in bowl and microwave for about 1 and a half minutes. Stir. Top with Reddi Wip and sprinkle with nuts.

Senior Centers Lunch Menu Clinton & Damascus

Feb. 20: Closed for Presidents Day Feb. 21: Cheeseburger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, bread, pineapples. Feb. 22: Sliced turkey/gravy, sweet potatoes, cream-style corn, roll, apple crisp. Feb. 23: Pinto beans with ham, okra and tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. Feb. 27: Hamburger, Mexicali corn, baked beans, melon/strawberries. Feb. 28: Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit. Clinton is open Monday-Thursday Damascus is open Tuesday and Thursday

Shirley

Feb. 20: Closed for Presidents Day Feb. 21: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, salad, French bread, brownie muffin. Feb. 22: Pinto beans with ham, okra and tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. Feb. 23: Cheeseburger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, bread, pineapples. Feb. 27: Hamburger, Mexicali corn, baked beans, melon/strawberries. Feb. 28: Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit.

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Shirley Center is open Monday-Thursday

Scotland

Feb. 20: Closed for Presidents Day Feb. 21: Cheeseburger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, bread, pineapples. Feb. 22: Pinto beans with ham, okra and tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. Feb. 23: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, salad, French bread, brownie muffin. Feb. 27: Sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuit, fruit. Feb. 28: Cheesy chicken and potato casserole, Brussels sprouts, roll, winter hot fruit. Scotland center is open Monday-Thursday

Fairfield Bay

Feb. 21: Closed for Presidents Day Feb. 22: Baked chicken strips, cauliflower and cheese sauce, peas and carrots, cookie. Feb. 23: Chicken parmigiana/sauce, spinach salad, green beans, bread stick, spiced peaches. Feb. 24: Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding. Feb. 28: Hamburger, Mexicali corn, baked beans, melon/strawberries. Fairfield Bay Center is open Tuesday-Friday

School Lunch Menu Feb. 20 - 24 Shirley Schools

Monday – Breakfast: French toast sticks or cereal, pears/grapes. Lunch: Cheeseburger, french fries, coleslaw, veggie strips, apple slices/caramel dip. Tuesday – Breakfast: Oatmeal, cinnamon toast, applesauce or cold cereal. Lunch: Chicken fajita/ cheese, seasoned corn, spicy pintos, pineapple chunks, chocolate chip cookie. Wednesday – Breakfast: Sausage/biscuit or cereal, banana. Lunch: Chili/crackers, red pepper strips, broccoli florets, cucumber salad, applesauce, cinnamon roll. Thursday – Breakfast: Parfait, granola or cold cereal. Lunch: Baked ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, buttered carrots, pineapple/banana, pudding cup, roll. Friday – Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, potato logs or cereal. Lunch: Chicken sandwich, tater tots, broccoli/ranch, baked beans, orange smiles.

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Monday – No school. Tuesday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, orange. Lunch: Baked turkey, northern beans, fresh broccoli, roll, apple crisp.

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Wednesday – Breakfast: Cereal, graham crackers, apple wedge. Lunch: Ham and cheese Hot Pocket, salad, corn, juice. Thursday – Breakfast: Egg, ham and cheese wrap, peaches. Lunch: Taco, refried beans, muffin square. Friday – Breakfast: Cereal, toast, jelly, pears. Lunch: Chicken patty on bun, blackeyed peas, applesauce.

Clinton Junior & Senior High

Monday – No school Tuesday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Hamburger or turkey and cheese on sub bun, salad, oven fries, fruit. Wednesday – Breakfast: Pancake pup, applesauce. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup, crackers, PB&J sandwich or pizza, corn, salad, juice/fruit. Thursday – Breakfast: Funnel cake, hot cinnamon apples. Lunch: Chicken or steak fingers, creamed potatoes, black-eyed peas, rolls, apple crisp, pears. Friday – Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, fruit. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, breadstick or corn dog, salad, baked beans, mixed fruit.

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Fishing Report

Lake Columbia surges following drawdown Lake Columbia near Magnolia has enjoyed a recent boom in trophy-class bass catches, which will bring attention to a lake that many anglers have always thought of as a sleeper for getting the big bass bite. Jason Olive, assistant chief of fisheries for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, said, “I know one angler in Magnolia who had a huge stringer one day this winter on Columbia. It may not be pushing out a lot of double-digit bass right now, but it is full of really nice fish about to hit that trophy size class. That angler, Terry Neal, says Lake Columbia can be tough to figure out, but when it’s on, it is one of the best bass lakes in the South.” “I caught 25 to 30

fish over 4 pounds, with some up to 7.7 pounds that day,” Neal said. “All on a Duel Hardcore Ninja Glider swimbait and a Quantum Smoke rod and reel. The bass were in 5 to 6 feet of water feeding on bream.” At 3,000 acres, Lake Columbia has enjoyed a quiet reputation among the state’s bass anglers. While anglers ran from Millwood to Monticello in search of big fish, Lake Columbia steadily produced plenty of large bass approaching the double-digit range. Columbia’s recent surge of sizable bass actually is the result of unfortunate drought during a scheduled drawdown. “The lake was drawn down 5 feet in November 2010 to try and control aquatic vegetation,” Olive

said. “But a drought hit right in the middle of the drawdown, dropping the lake another 3 feet until spring 2012.”

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good. Use minnows, jigs or white and purple Bobby Garland Baby Shad crappie bait. Bass are fair on soft baits. Catfish reports have been fair, but no report on bait used. Bream are biting poorly, but any

results will come on worms or crickets.

Lake Conway

(updated 2-152017) Bates Field and Stream (501-4701846) said water is stained and at a normal level. Crappie are

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Although a temporary inconvenience, the extended drawdown and subsequent flooding of shallow-water habitat is very similar to the situation east Texas anglers are enjoying on Toledo Bend, just on a smaller body of water. “Before the drawdown, the shoreline was pretty much barren except for the upper end, which was choked with vegetation,” Olive said. “But that extended drought allowed all sorts of shoreline terrestrial vegetation to grow, which became ideal spawning and nursery habitat for crappie, bass and bream.”

Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)

updated 2-152017) Greg Seaton with Little Red Fly Fishing Trips (501-

690-9166) said, “Rain today … gone tomorrow. That’s the weather forecast and it seems to be the right one.” He says that with warmer weather returning Thursday thru the weekend, it will be a good chance to cast a fly. The rain may muddy the water tomorrow but generation should clear the river by Thursday. Low water conditions remain; with the lake still about 7 feet low and the generation is power demand only. This changes slightly each week day and there has been little or no generation on the weekend. Check the releases after 3 p.m. for the next weekday and on Friday evening for the weekend (Saturday, Sunday and Monday). 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. Midge pupas and mayfly nymphs continue to be good fly choices. Mayfly emergers are good when the fish are rising. Along with blue winged olives, March Brown mayflies and some caddis are active on the warmer days.

Greers Ferry

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 454.89 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 461.44 msl). (updated 2-15-

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2017) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is staying fairly steady, but more than 6.5 feet below normal for this time of year. It is looking like the lake will stay low for a while with no big rains forecast. It will change the way to approach the bite here on the lake in several ways, good and bad. The walleye are on the move and scattered all over the lake and rivers. Try using a jighead tipped with a minnow or a minnow imitation, or a C-rig tipped with a bream, or a drop-shot rig with a grub or minnow for the best results, or a crankbait if the area is conductive for it in 15-40 feet of water. The crappie have spawning on their mind with the longer days. They will probably have to spawn on stumps and pole timber limbs this year with the low water. Try beetle spins or grubs in the spring craw color or live bait on jigheads, in 10-40 feet of water. No report on bream. The bass fishing is pretty fair on spinnerbaits, crankbaits, C-rigs, football heads and wacky rigged Cinkos. The bass are scattered from real shallow out to 70 feet of water. No report on catfish. The hybrid and white bass are eating well all over the lake on spoons, in-line spinners, swimbaits, Alabama rigs, and hair jigs, in 25-70 feet of water.

Lake Maumelle

updated 2-152017) Johnny Lewis at Jolly Roger’s Marina heard good reports on the black bass bite. They are biting wacky rig worms and jigs. Blacks can be caught in 25-30 feet on drop-offs and creek edges. Believe it or not some of the big bass are in shallow water. Kentucky bass are good. They are being caught on jigs and can be found at 30 feet mixed in with the black bass. White bass are excellent. Use Rooster Tails, CC Spoons, deep diving Bandits and Bombers. They have been scattered west on the edges of the channel. Watch the loons and the whites will be there in large quantity. Crappie are good and are being caught on crappie minnows and jigs (chartreuse/white with a very light line). Crappie are 20-25 fee deep at the edges of the channel. You are likely to catch at lot of whites mixed in with the crappie. Lots of 11-15-inch crappie are being caught. Except lots of company on the community hole. Bream are slow. Heard no reports lately. This time of year, look for them in 25 feet on the bottom and use crickets or live worms. Catfishing is slow. They’ll be in 25 feet of water; use stink bait, small bream or chicken livers.

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ORDINANCE NO. 2017-07

February 21, 2017

in commercial building on Main Street in Clinton. Clean, newly painted, very nice wood flooring.$250/month plus deposit. Call (501)253-1881

DUPLEXES FOR RENT Nice 1000 sqft 2-bedroom Duplexes with appliances. No Pets. No Smoking. $600-$650/month plus deposit. Call: 501-745-5858 or 501-412-7682

FOR LEASE 2500 sqft COMMERCIAL OFFICE OR RENTAL SPACE next to CashSaver in NORTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTER Call (501) 253-0924

For Sale

DEER HUNTERS' PARADISE for sale *********** Small A-Frame 2BR home sitting on 18 acres at 390 Dawn Road, Cleveland, AR Call (501)889-1599

The undersigned were appointed Co-Administrators of the estate of the above-named decedent on February 1, 2017. A contest of the probate can be effected 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 14th day of February 2017. DANA J. BERGHORN PEGGY CAMPER /s/ Nathan S, Morgan NATHAN S. MORGAN MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044

DEBBIE GRAY, CIRCUIT CLERK

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 2016-52, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2017, TO TRANSFER $1,200.00 FROM COUNTY GENERAL FUND 1000; AND APPROPRIATE SAID AMOUNT INTO THE VETERAN’S SERVICE OFFICER’S BUDGET. WHEREAS: The Veteran’s Service Office is required to have a computer program from VetraSpec call State Solution at a yearly fee of $399.00 plus tax; and WHEREAS: Along with this program a Fujitsu Desktop Scanner is required at a cost of $500.00 and a Topez Signature Pad at a cost of 250.00; and WHEREAS: There is a need and necessity to appropriate these funds in order to purchase the requirements of the State Veteran’s Service Office.