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Man charged in slaying at Shirley A Drasco man has been charged in the Thursday murder of a man in Shirley. Andrew Jack Severns, 46, was charged Friday with capital murder, a Class Y felony punishable upon conviction by death or life without parole, according to court papers. He also was charged with possession of a firearm by certain persons, a Class B felony, and theft by receiving-firearm value less than $2,500. The victim, Jonas Donahue, 28, was Severns' daughter's boyfriend, Sheriff Scott Bradley told the Quorum Court last week. Bradley and deputies were called to a residence in Shirley about 8 p.m. Feb. 16 and found Donahue unresponsive inside a vehicle. He had been shot several times, according to court See Severns on page 5

Soldiers Shelby Tatum and Kyle Guerrieri visit Friday with Clinton Kindergarten students in celebration of Clinton's own C.G. Bolden. The children each brought money to buy flowers to honor Bolden, whose remains made it home from the Korean War 63 years after his death. The day held a demonstration for students on how to fold a flag as well as local and state speakers. More photos, Page 6

Concealed carry ordinance spurs much discussion An ordinance on carrying concealed handguns by certain individuals at the Courthouse Annex received a second reading at last week's Van Buren County Quorum Court meeting. JP Dell Holt said he has been asked why roads and solid waste department employees were excluded from being able to carry weapons. Under state law, concealed carry is excluded only in court rooms, jails and sheriff's offices. According to law, whether to allow concealed carry anywhere on county property is up to the individual counties. JP James Kirkendoll said he would rather leave off those employees in the ordinance and allow the department heads to decide. Craig Fisher, solid waste director, said he worries that an innocent person could be killed if they were carrying a concealed weapon and deputies or another person with a weapon did not know who the shooter was in a situation. County Judge Roger Hooper said he would look into what other counties are doing before next month's third reading. In the road report, Hooper said the road department is ahead of schedule from last year because of the mild weather this

winter. Work will be going on in the Crabtree and Alread area for the next two or three months, he said. He said the road committee will meet in early March. Hooper also said XTO, a gas and oil company, has agreed to reimburse the county for repairs to Barrens Loop Road. From the sheriff's office, Sheriff Scott Bradley said the department has been busy and has been asking assistance from the Arkansas State Police on a couple of occasions. He apparently was referring to a murder and a shooting that have occurred this year. Everything, he said, has been done properly. Work is progressing on kitchen renovations, Bradley said. He said the department's new Tahoe vehicles have arrived and are currently being outfitted. Bradley also warned people about telephone scams and reminded them not to give out personal information or send money. "There's all kinds of scams," he said. "If it sounds too good to be true, it's not true." Van Buren County librarian Karla Fultz said she has been getting a lot of help moving to the new library. She said the

The Shirley City Council began talks about the annual Homecoming celebration at its February meeting. Mayor Johnny Sowell said he is having problems finding a carnival that will set up without guarantees on attendance. The council talked about having a DJ to attract younger crowds on Friday night and a bigger band on Saturday. Councilmen will continue exploring options and hold more discussions at its March meeting. The council also voted to accept a bid from Eric's Lawn Care for the city's mowing. The $650 per mowing bid was slightly higher than last year's be-

cause a couple of areas were added to the contract, according to Sowell. The council also voted to keep the contract at two years and not extend it to three years. The town has not yet hired a parttime employee. Sowell said he will speak with the lone applicant, but a low-income program for individuals between 18 and 21 is starting back up. Shirley will consider that option as well, he said. The council also discussed the feasibility of purchasing the old Shirley Bank building. It was decided to have the building appraised and inspected for termite damage before moving forward.

Van Buren County Homecoming talks politics heat up begin in Shirley We all know anything goes in national and even state politics, but it's usually a more tame game in Van Buren County. Last week was an exception as the race for a District Court judgeship boiled over. Clinton attorney Kent Tester dropped out of the race after acknowledging that words he had sent to Susan Weaver two years ago, before they were opponents, were "inexcusable" no matter his intention. Tester was the subject Feb. 15 of Matt Campbell's Blue Hog Report blog. Campbell posted a screen

shot of an exchange apparently between Tester and Weaver in which Tester uses a racial slur in a text about a candidate for a county seat. The next day, Tester withdrew from the race and took responsibility for the situation. Tester apologized and stated that though he was attempting to be sarcastic, he "can never sit in judgment of any case with this mark on my character and will wear it in someway for the rest of my days." In a second political situation, the Van Buren County Election Commission has formally asked the prosecutor's of-

fice to file a civil lawsuit against a Democratic candidate for county clerk. According to minutes from a short meeting Feb. 16, the commission, represented by Jimmie Kirkendoll and George Silva, asked deputy prosecutor Chad Brown for an update into an investigation questioning the legality of the candidacy of Phillip Ellis because of a question of Ellis' residency. Brown said he has taken a back seat to Chief Deputy Prosecutor Hugh Finkelstein of Faulkner County. Kirkendoll stated that he likes both candidates but the

race needs to be run by the law and stated that this looks questionable, according to the minutes. Brown said thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a question of what the Election Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role is and that an order from a Circuit Judge is needed. The situation, Brown said, is not being swept under the rug. Kirkendoll and Silva are the Republican representatives on the county Election Commission. Bob Patterson, who represents Democrats, was not at the meeting. Ellis is running against Republican Pam Bradford for county clerk.

See Quorum Court on page 5

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On February 18, 2016, South SideBee Branch MUTTS Club spent the day with Dr. Ben Mays and Dr. Jill Baird in Clinton. The day was filled with educational experiences including spay and neuter, pet nutrition, and how to prevent heart worms.

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cuit, applesauce, raisin box, cereal. Lunch: Beef tacos, salsa, corn casserole, potatoes O’Brien, grapes, juice. Wednesday, Feb. 24 – Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, salsa, fried potatoes, strawberry/banana, juice, cereal. Lunch: Hamburger steak, mashed potatoes, salad, green beans, fruit cocktail, rolls. Thursday, Feb. 25 – Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin, cheese stick, Mandarin oranges, cranberries, cereal. Lunch: Chicken and noodles green peas, buttered carrots, corn muffin, peaches/pears, blueberry yum-yum. Friday, Feb. 26 – Breakfast: Bagel with cream cheese or half-bagel with cream cheese and cereal, pears, juice. Lunch: Crispito with nacho cheese, jalapeno rice, salsa, spicy pintos, spinach salad, sunset peaches, raisin box. Monday, Feb. 29 – Breakfast: Pancake on a stick, raisels, juice, cereal. Lunch: Pizza quesadilla with marinara sauce, salad, veggie strips, orange smiles, pear half.

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donate to the museum, do it while you are alive. Otherwise it might get sent to the dump or put in a yard sale and sold for a few cents. All donations are appreciated, items or cash.

Thelma Murray Shirley

Danny and Kirsten Sowell and sons Max and Jax of Little Rock visited mother and grandmother Judy Sowell over the weekend. Keith Blair is visiting his parents, Bruce and Alicia Blair, while he is between jobs. He has been working in Nacogdoches, Texas. Jo Nan Harper celebrated her 79th birthday on Sunday, Feb. 14. Her children brought in a potluck dinner to share with her and Johnny. Friday, Kay and Wilburn Weaver went to Petit Jean Mountain and had dinner at the lodge to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary. They went to a singing at Ozark Health Nursing Center on Sunday. Come and celebrate 88 with Melba Tipton on Saturday, March 5. She is having a big birthday party at the Shirley Community Center from 2-4 p.m. That will be the place to be that day so mark your calendar. Thelma Murray will be there. Doyle Edwards will be celebrating his birthday on March 2. A new season is starting at the Shirley Museum on Wednesday, March 2. If you have four hours to donate on Wednesdays or Saturdays let Margaret Earnhart know at 253-2115. You will pass the time fast looking and reading. Remember if you have something to

Patsy Ward Formosa

I volunteered for the Library book sale on Friday. We sold several books, and I brought a couple bags full home with me. I had promised myself that I wouldn’t buy any before I went up there, but I found some that sounded like really good reading! Thelma Murray and I went to Solgahachia on Saturday. We visited Catherine’s Fabric Shop. She had lots of good prices, so Thelma got some to make bibs for the EH Club project. On the way home, we went by and visited Margie Pounds for a little while. She has been busy getting her garden and she has it looking good. Sue Stamper of Manchester, Tennessee, is spending some time at her home here. I visited with Ruby and Thelma Webb for a few minutes at Walmart. They used to live near me, so it was good to see them. They seem to be doing well. We have had some beautiful days, but the wind sure got to me, it was coming off the north pole, I think. We need some

rain to jump start Spring. There hasn’t been much going on around here that I’ve heard of this week, so have a good weekend and do something I can write about. I want to say Hello to my Aunt Adrian Burger in Kokomo, Indiana. Hope you are still doing well. God Bless and have a great week end.

Jeff Burgess Crabtree

The Crabtree Foursquare Church's Senior Night Potluck is Friday, 5:30 p.m. Games will follow for people who like to have fun. The archery deer season ends Monday, 30 minutes after sunset. Check the regs for details. Farmers and ranchers are reminded that now is a good time to be planting white clover, bluestem, gamagrass and switchgrass. March 1 start fescue, orchard grass, ryegrass and red clover. For more details contact VBC Conservation District office in Clinton. Monday is the last day for early voting in the Preferential Primary Election and

Nonpartisan Election. Tuesday polls are open 7:30 a.m to 7:30 p.m. You don't have to declare a party to participate in the Nonpartisan Election. Democracy only works when people get involved. There are more reports of daffodils blooming, some crocus too. Spring seems to be racing toward us this year. One gardening neighbor has started putting out cool weather crop seedlings. She admits it's risky business but is prepared to protect her plants with bottomless plastic gallon jugs and little plastic tents held up by wire hoops should it get really cold again. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call or text, Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.

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One Hundred years ago February Reverend Blevin was the pastor of the M. E. Church. Professor D.W. Bradford was teaching at the High School. Miss Ella Sloan was primary teacher. A large crowd attended an interesting Washington’s Birthday program at the school. The literary society had an open session with an enjoyable program. W.E. Evans of Evans & Griggs mercantile firm made a trip to Little Rock to buy stock for the mercantile.

Solution for acid reflux may be a change of diet No, this article isn’t about emptying your bladder, it’s about Proton-Pump Inhibitors. PPI’s are medications that are intended to help treat GERD or reflux, heartburn if you will. I’m sure you’ve heard about GERD (my apologies to Dr. Seuss), it is a serious medical condition in which acid from your stomach (where it is supposed to stay) backs up into your esophagus or throat (where it has no right to be). This acid can erode the lining of your esophagus and make your life miserable. Your doctor may prescribe a PPI such as Prilosec or Prevacid. However research has shown that 70 percent of those taking such medications, may not need them. PPI’s themselves can be troublesome, causing headaches and diarrhea, or even dangerous. Users of PPI’s have a greater risk for contracting pneumonia or bacterial infections, such as C diff. The risk for these infections are even higher if you have asthma, a lung disease or decreased immunity. They have also been linked to cardiac arrhythmia,

Calendar Sign up by March 13 to reserve your T-shirt for the fourth annual Clinton Hunger Run, set for Saturday, March 26, in downtown Clinton.

Failing Banks Hogan made an announcement before breakfast that fine day. He spoke of some problems that came his way. He called it an adventure but we all soon called it work. The banks were failing from deep down within. The muskrats were declared guilty as they should have been. “You broke ‘em you fix ‘em” he shouted with a voice that carried many a mile. The muskrats in their sorrow soon met and were scared of the gators as one can get. They worked day and night to make things right. They would do anything to avoid a fight. The gators earned their respect and “never again” they said “would there be neglect” And they sealed the deal with a jug of “gator-ade” – what did you expect? oldmanocean

bone fractures, muscle spasms (which is caused by a depletion of your magnesium levels), a depletion of your Vitamin B12 (which is essential to your brain and nervous system), and PPI’s have recently been linked to kidney disease. Instead of PPI’s you can try an antacid, such as Mylanta, Rolaids, etc. Or an H2 blocker such as Zantac or Pepcid. However, and I can’t stress this enough, the best remedy is to change the way you eat. Quit eating such big meals and quit eating foods that are too hard to digest. Have you ever wondered why there is so much more GERD than there used to be? Heck, we didn’t even have a word for that back in the day. It’s because we eat more, and we eat a diet that is meat based. Meat is extremely hard for the body to break down and digest. It has to produce more acid and it takes longer so when you lie down it backs up into your throat, presto!--heartburn. -- Ron Henson, RN / Ozark Health Home Care 745-7004 opt.2

This certified 5k Run/Walk benefits the food banks of Van Buren County. Registration is $20 for adults, $15 for age 18 and under, and $55 for family of four. www.clintonhungerrun.com.

Bridge club The Idle Hour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Jo Nell Warren. Winners for the evening were: high, Lou Burgess; second high, Jo Nell Warren; traveling, Gay Whillock; and bingo, Billie Fendley.

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Obituaries

John Corning

John Lloyd Corning, 62, of Bee Branch, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2016. John Corning was born to Adelia Chavis Corning and Jasper Trumble Corning January 20, 1954, in Brownfield, Texas. He moved to Arkansas with his family in 1955. John spent many years working for Corning and Sons Painting Company in Conway, Ark. John leaves behind three sons: John Corning Jr. (Meredith) of Beebe, Heath Corning of Fayetteville, and Brad Corning of Heber Springs, and six grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ben Corning of Tennessee, and Edward Corning of Missouri. Surviving siblings are Cecil Corning (Susan) of Morrilton, David Corning (JoAnn) of Conway, Terrell Corning (Wanda) of Missouri,Jean Shertz of Missouri, and Carol Corning (Ed Pennebaker) of Clinton. A celebration of his life will take place at 2:00 p.m. on March 5, 2016, at Lloyd Cemetery in Bee Branch, Arkansas.

Elanda Stinson

Elanda Marie Stinson, 68, of Clinton was born in Bakersfield, California, on September 25, 1947, to the late Ray and Bobbie Archer and passed from this life on February 16, 2016, at Ozark Health Medical Center in Clinton. She was a Baptist, a homemaker and served in the administration of the Dove House for many years. Elanda was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by countless family,

friends and acquaintances. She is preceded in death by her parents Ray and Bobby Archer. Left to cherish her memory are two sons, David Lochala of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Michael Richards (Amanda) of Clinton, Arkansas, four grandchildren, Sonny, Chloe, Isabel and Noah Richards; one sister, Lynell Bowen, niece, Candy Bowen,;nephew, Kerry Bowen; best friends, Sarah McQuain and Terri Brooks; and other relatives and many friends. Memorial service will be held in her honor at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton. Donations may be made to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, Tennessee 38105. Arrangements are under the care of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.

Martha Padgett

Martha G. Padgett, 66, of Shirley, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Conway Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 4, 1950, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Martha was a member of the Burnt Ridge Community Church. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and attending church singings. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in health care. She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Padgett. She is survived by her son, James Burkhart Jr. and fiancée April of Shirley; two daughters, Dorothy Brown and husband Joseph of Dover and Barbara Bookout and husband Darrick of Horseshoe Bend; eight grandchildren Jessica Brown, Steven Burkhart, Joyce Craig, Nikki Burkhart,

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.

Jennifer Burkhart, Darlene Burkhart, Morgan Williams, and Shawn Vickers; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, February 18, at Clinton Funeral Service with Pastor Michael Roberson officiating. Interment was in Huie Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ronnie Fazio, James Burkhart Sr., Darrick Bookout, John Hamilton, Steven Burkhart and James Burkhart, Jr. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Martha's Book of Memories, www. clintonfuneralservice. com.

Norene Peden

Norene Peden, 74, of Clinton, passed away February 12, 2016. She was born March 21, 1941, in Bay, Arkansas, to John and Ina Beckham Lowry. Norene was of the Jehovah's Witness faith, was an artist, Elvis fan and loved "Wheel of Fortune." Left to cherish her memory are son Rick Peden of Clinton, daughters Rena and husband Ron Gore of Naylor, Missouri, and Lisa and husband Kevin Witt of Clinton; grandchildren William Rhodes, Logan Armijo and Nathan Witt, all of Clinton; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Norene was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Bobby Lowry, Diane Fernbacher, Billy Lowry and Daisy Brawner. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Norene's Book of Memories, www.clintonfuneralservice. com.

Branch, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016. She was born in England, Arkansas, on February 27, 1932, to Bill and Lena (Yarbour) McWhorter. Dorothy married Louis J. Harmon of Little Rock, Arkansas, on April 8, 1950, in Little Rock. They made their home in Little Rock, raised two boys and one girl. Dorothy was a devoted mother, wife, and friend, an avid gardener and devout Christian. Louis and Dorothy retired to Bee Branch, Arkansas, in 1995. Dorothy was preceded in death by sisters, Euna and Ruth and brother Don. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Louis Harmon; son Robert Harmon and his wife Joy of South Africa, and son Larry Harmon and his wife Stacy of Bee Branch; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brothers Gene, A.J., and Cecil McWhorter; sisters Ozella Elrod, Leota Owens and Katherine Sullivan; and many nephews and nieces. Services, conducted by the Rev. Michael L. Powers, were held Saturday, February 20, at 2 p.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas. Interment will follow the service at Bee Branch Cemetery, Bee Branch, Arkansas. The family requests memorials to the Clinton First Assembly of God, “ Youth Ministry," Clinton First Assembly of God, P.O. Box 158, Clinton, AR 72031. Arrangements are under the care of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ clinton.

Margie Chance

Dorothy Harmon

Dorothy Lee Harmon, 83, of Bee

Margie Louise Chance, 86, of Bee Branch, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016. She was born January 23, 1930, to Lewis B. and Muriel (Bradford) Eoff. Margie loved

February 23, 2016 crocheting, knitting, cooking, playing bingo. Her greatest love was her family, she enjoyed being with her granddaughters and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley General Baptist Church of Bee Branch, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Hurley Ray (Bud) Chance, two brothers, and one sister. She is survived by her son, Dickie Chance of Bee Branch; two granddaughters, Anna Louise Stockton (Jacob) and Heather Rose Stithem (Kenneth); three great-granddaughters and two great-grandsons; one brother Donald (Bo) Eoff; and many close friends. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday, February 22, 2016, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel of Clinton, Arkansas, with Brother Charles Bane officiating. Burial was in Blackwell Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton

ry Donahue of Center Ridge and Luella Martinec of Garrison, Iowa; as well as several nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Jonas was preceded in death by his grandmother Roberta Donahue and grandfather Dean Martinec. Visitationwas Sunday, February 21, 2016, at Clinton Funeral Service Chapel. Funeral services were 11 a.m.Monday, February 22, 2016, at Clinton Funeral Service Chapel with Bro. Terry Simpson officiating. Interment was in Halbrook Cemetery. Pallbearers: Skyler Donahue, Nathan Moudy, Chris McKinney, Clinton Donahue, Rusty Flickinger Jr., and Dakota Flickinger. Honorary pallbearer is Travis Cornwell. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Jonas' Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

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Jonas Donahue

Jonas Dee Donahue, 28, of Clinton, passed away February 16, 2016. He was born November 6, 1987, in Morrilton, Arkansas, to Jay Dee Donahue and Debra Martinec Donahue. Jonas was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a hard worker. He loved his "baby girls," his family and his nieces and nephews. Left to cherish his memory are his parents Jay and Debra Donahue of Clinton; children Sariya Rose Donahue and Neveya Lynn Donahue of Shirley; siblings Stephanie Kelley of Center Ridge, Nichole Moudy of Clinton, Skyler Donahue of Clinton, and Whitney Donahue of Greenbrier. Jonas is also survived by grandparents Jer-

James "Jim" Henry Barton Sr., 82, of Clinton, passed away February 18, 2016, in Searcy. He was born March 13, 1933, in Tyler, Texas. He was a 50-year member of the United Association of Union Pipefitters, belonging to locals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Hot Springs, Arkansas, before transferring to Little Rock Local 155, where he retired. Jim is survived by sons, James Barton Jr. and wife Chris of Jasper, and Jess Barton and wife Patsy of Scotland; stepsons David Robison of Queen City, Texas, Jerry Robison of Clinton, John Robison and wife Lori of Van Buren, Arkansas, and Ray Robison of Little Rock, Arkansas; stepdaughters Brenda Isbell and husband Everett of Clinton and Janie Robison of Verbena, Alabama. He is also See Obituary on page 5

There are no words to adequately show how touched and comforted we are by all the visits, food, cards, flowers and expressions of sympathy given to our family in the loss of our loved one. A very heartfelt Th an ks to all our friends and family for your prayers and every single gesture of love and kindness. The Charlie Grimes Family

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Obituary from page 4 survived by siblings Jurl Essary, Eugene Essary, Imogene McKinnley, Pauline Johnson, and Mauda Dell Wells, all of Texas; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 49 years, Lois Holt Barton, and siblings, Mildred Barton, Bob Essary, and Joe Essary. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Jim's Book of Memories, www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

Gary Stithem

Gary Allen Stithem, 63, of Shirley, passed away February 15, 2016. He was born June 2, 1952, in Broken Bow, Nebraska, to Ivan and Mae McCauley Stithem. Gary worked as a factory worker before retirement. Left to cherish Gary's memory are brother Donald Stithem, brother Robert Stithem and sister Roberta Stithem. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Marvin Stithem, Melvin Stithem, and Jimmy Stithem. A private graveside service will be held. Interment will follow in Dennard Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. o sign Gary's Book of Memories, please go to www. c l i n t o n f u n e r a l s e rvice.com.

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Foster Cemetery in Scotland got its beginnings a few years before the Civil War. There was quite a lot of travel on what was known as the Batesville-Clinton-Dover Road. A family by the name of Craig, husband, wife and seven children, were all ill with swamp fever and stopped at a small log house on the road. The entire family died and was buried by the side of the road. J.B. Foster donated the land for the cemetery. No one ever knew where the Craig family came from. Quorum Court from page 1 new facility should be open to the public March 1. A ribbon-cutting will be held on March 29, she said. The justices of the peace unanimously approved an ordinance to add more land to the lease agreement with Ozark Health and to allow it to rent space to other entities. The Quorum Court approved several additional ordinances, some of them 2015 budget clean-up ordinances. They can be read in the legal section of this week's Voice.

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USDA, partners to invest $720 million in projects Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and partners across the nation together will direct up to $720 million toward 84 conservation projects that will help communities improve water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. These projects make up the second round of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program created by the 2014 Farm Bill. Van Buren County is one of seven projects in Arkansas. The county's project is the Greers Ferry Lake Watershed. The upper Little Red River watershed in the Ozark ecoregion of Arkansas supports recreational use, water supply, timber industry, productive

land for grazing and contains 57 species of greatest conservation need. Water quality degradation and inadequate habitat for fish and wildlife are concerns within the Little Red watershed and will be addressed in this project through the reduction of erosion, sedimentation and excess nutrient runoff. Conservation practices will be targeted toward addressing these concerns and focus on land that directly impacts streams, riparian land. The Nature Conservancy will implement innovative methods such as "natural channel design" stream restoration projects and new ways to approach unpaved road improvements to significantly reduce sedimentation in streams while providing cost-effective, long-term solu-

tions to the producers. The lead partner is The Nature Conservancy. The proposed NRCS investment is $816,000. Six partners are involved in the project including four conservation districts - Stone County, Van Buren County, Buffalo District (Searcy County) and Cleburne County. A nearby project is East Fork Cadron Creek. The East Fork Cadron Creek watershed is located primarily in Faulkner County but also touches Conway, Cleburne and White counties. The East Fork Cadron drains into the Arkansas River. Resource concerns within the project area are water quality degradation due to excessive nutrients and pesticides in surface and groundwater and also excessive sediment in surface waters. The primary source of contam-

Bygone days in Shirley Some of the buildings seen in the photograph of Shirley in the 1930s still stand today. Send your old photos to voiceeditor@artelco.com.

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Tice Realty is pleased to announce that Keely Kirkendoll has joined the Tice Realty Team. Keely was born and raised in Clinton, Arkansas. She and her husband Tyler Kirkendoll have one daughter, Liv, and reside in Van Buren County. They are members of Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church in Fairfield Bay. She attended the National School of Real Estate in Little Rock where she is a recent graduate and a newly licensed Realtor. “My dream has always been to be a Realtor and I am so excited to be working with Tice Realty. I love Van Buren County where I grew up and look forward to showing others all that it has to offer. I look forward to being a Realtor in this beautiful Ozark paradise and to being part of the Tice Team” Keely stated. Dale Tice commented, “we are so happy to have Keely join us. Her enthusiasm is contagious and her knowledge of the area a true gift to us here at Tice Realty. Stop in today and let Keely share some of her love of the area with you.”

ination is cited as agriculture practices causing siltation and turbidity in the water. The project will use a systems approach to address pasture lands and cropland to address the resource concerns. The grazing systems are designed to improve grass management for increased ground cover, infiltration rates and soil health to reduce soil erosion and sediment and nutrient loading to the streams in the area. Cropland conservation systems combine practices to reduce the amount of sediment and nutrient runoff. The lead partner is the Faulkner County Conservation District. The proposed NRCS investment is $1 million. Seven partners are involved in the project. See the full list of 2016 projects on the NRCS website at www.nrcs.usda.gov.

papers. Donahue was transported to Ozark Health Medical Center where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. Severns was taken into custody with-

out incident, according to the sheriff's office report. According to an affidavit, Severns told investigators he had been thinking about killing Donahue since Severns' release from prison in 2014. Investigators said

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Donahue had been staying with Severns in Cleburne County for three days prior to the homicide, according to court papers. The investigation is continuing. Severns is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren Coun-

ty Detention Center without bond. "We don't have stuff like that happen in Van Buren County very often," Bradley said at the meeting. "It's a very very unfortunate deal. We need to pray for those people."

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C.G. Bolden Day Feb. 19, 2016 Our freedom is not free

The crowd at the Clinton School auditorium on Friday, Feb. 19.

Pvt. Gates (left), a Clinton High School student, recently joined the National Guard.

February 23, 2016

Photos courtesy of Warren Johnson

Bolden granddaughters Traci (left) and Tanya flank Holocaust survivor Fred Hilsenrath and his wife, Eleanor.

Joseph Smith and the Jacket Harmony sing "Hey There Soldier."

Military Honors team prepares a U.S. flag to present to the Bolden family.

Clinton Mayor Richard McCormac addresses the crowd at C.G. Bolden Day.

Lt. Col. Matt Snead, director of the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs, reads a proclamation from Gpv. Asa Hutchinson.

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Pink Cadillac -- The Van Buren County sheriff's office responded to an anonymous call on Feb. 19 about the location of a 1950 model pink Cadillac stolen from Faulkner County. The vehicle was located in the 1100 block of Oak Tree Road. Faulkner County sheriff's office arrived to process the vehicle and take possession of the car.

Signs of spring -- Dandelions are starting to grow as spring-like temperatures continue. (Photo by Robert Snyder)

Contacting your county officials County Judge Roger Hooper - 745-2443 County Clerk Pam Bradford -- 745-6995 Circuit Clerk Ester Bass --745-4140 County Sheriff Scott Bradley -- 745-2112 County Treasurer Kim Hunley -- 745-2400 County Collector Lisa Nunley -- 745-8550 County Assessor Trina Jones -- 745-2464 JP District 1 Dell Holt -- 745-3633 JP District 2 Dale James -- 745-3989 JP District 3 James Kirkendoll -- 723-4204 JP District 4 Mary Philips -- 253-1447 JP District 5 Gary Linn -- 654-2643 JP District 6 Randy Story -- 454-8537 JP District 7 James Reed -- 253-1955 JP District 8 Kevin Housley -- 745-6806 JP District 9 Wes Newland -- 745-7318 The Master Gardeners have built compost bins.

Master Gardeners February update By Cynthia Lacken

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Knowing that February is a good time to start “spring cleaning” in the garden or yard, the Van Buren County Master Gardeners have already been busy. Spring activities include cutting down last year’s ornamental grasses and spent perennials as well as removing leaves and debris from flower beds, gardens and lawns. We have already had work days in Clinton and Ed Leamon Park in Fairfield Bay. One of this year’s projects is to create compost bins

behind the shed in Ed Leamon Park for the huge volume of leaves and plant debris that the Master Gardener’s generate while tending the gardens. This is a great way not only to keep the park tidy, but also to create nutrient-rich compost that can go back into the beds. Most of the Master Gardeners use compost piles or bins in their own gardens with excellent results. At the park, we used 10 pallets, generously donated by Gary Pack Lumber & Floor Covering of Clinton. We used simple zip-

ties to connect the pallets and ended up with three large bins that will keep all the composting materials contained. Composting relies on a combination of “green” items (which have a high nitrogen content) such as fruits & veggies, coffee grounds, grass clippings, etc. and “brown” items (which have a high carbon content) such as dead leaves, hay, straw, shredded paper, etc. You want to have a balance of both green and brown items for the richest compost.

Other “good stuff” to add to your compost bin include fireplace ashes, shredded newspaper, nutshells (unsalted), pine needles, sawdust, and pet hair. You do not ever want to add pet waste, kitty litter, meat, bones, dairy products, fats, oils, grease or anything treated with pesticides to the compost bin. Give the materials a stir once and a while to aerate, sit back and wait for the magic to happen. The hardest thing about composting is to be patient! We encourage anyone interested in learning more about composting, gardening or VBC Master Gardener program to contact President Mary Lou Horvath at (501)884-6934 or County Extension Agent Danny Griffin at (501)745-7117.

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Recipes

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Beef cattle workshops set

This well-behaved female called Kimmie walks well on a leash and likes to ride in cars. Meet Kimmie and other pets available for adoption at Van Buren County Animal Control on Tester Street behind Simmon's First Bank in Clinton.

The Van Buren County Extension office has teamed up with the Boone, Searcy, and Stone County Cooperative Extension offices to offer a Beef Cattle Reproduction Workshop. There are three dates for this program, each with a different emphasis. On Monday, February 29, the focus will be on the cow element of the herd. The March 28 program will focus on sire selection, bull health, and breeding soundness. Both meetings will be held at Petit Jean Electric Cooperative Building in Marshall at 6 p.m. On April 4, a field day will be conducted at the Marshall School FFA livestock facility. A light meal will be served each night and preregistration is required by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 25. There is a fee for this program, so call your local Extension office at 745-7117 to preregister, make payment arrangements, or for more information.

Director approved Commission-

Poor gray tabby Samantha is available again for adoption. Cats may take a lot of time to get used to a new home, and adoptive families should be patient. For more information about this female Skeeter lookalike call Van Buren County Animal Control at 745-2121.

ers unanimously approved Jeff Crow as director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission at last week's monthly meeting. Crow, AGFC chief of staff, will assume the role of director July 1. He will replace Mike Knoedl, who is retiring after 31 years with the agency.

Where to find The Voice

of Van Buren County Austin • The Austin Store Bee Branch • Snappy's (Outside Rack sales) Choctaw • Elite Automotive (Inside sales) • Gasoline Alley (Outside Rack sales) • PEH Supply (Inside sales) Clinton • Assessor's Office (Inside sales) • CashSaver (Outside Rack sales) • Flash Market ~ Citgo (Inside sales) • Huddle House (Outside Rack sales) • June's Cafe (Inside sales) • L'Attitude Bistro (Inside sales) • The Voice of Van Buren County (Inside sales) • The Voice of Van Buren County (Outside Rack sales) • Western Sizzlin (Inside Rack sales) Damascus • Hornet’s Country Store ~ Mobil (Outside Rack sales) Dennard • Dennard Country Store (Inside sales) Fairfield Bay • Jack's (Inside sales) Leslie • Smith's Citgo (Inside sales) Oxley • Highway 66 Country Mart (Inside sales) Scotland • Lowder General Store (Inside sales) Shirley • First Service Bank (Outside Rack sales)

Contest time

Attention readers:

The Voice wants you to put words in their mouths! We have gathered some of artist Shannon Belonie’s cartoons and wiped out his captions. Now we are inviting you to give them a new line or two. Whoever can make our cartoonist laugh the loudest will win a really cool prize. All entries must be in The Voice office by 4 p.m. March 11 to be eligible for the prize. Mail your entries to The Voice, P.O. Box 1396, Clinton, AR 72031 or bring them by our office at 260 Griggs St., Clinton. Make it funny, and please keep it clean. Your Caption Here

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Fun & Games

Weekly Crossword

By EuGene Smith

Rules Here at The Voice of Van Buren County, we love puzzles and games, contests and prizes. And we want you to play along with us. 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. This month's drawings will be held Feb. 26, 2016. Entries accepted through noon Feb. 26.

February 23, 2016

Where In the County Is This?

This covered stage provides a place for speeches, music and more. Where in the county can you find this? Send in your correct answer for a chance to win a one-year subscription to The Voice. See rules at left.

A day in the sun -Robert Snyder's old basset Yawner takes advantage of a recent pretty day to get a little sunshine on the patio. Snyder and Yawner live in Clinton. Send your favorite pet photos to voiceeditor@artelco. com.

Our Van Buren County Family Album By Shay Belonie

(If you need a little help the solution is on Page 7)

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Legal LEGALS

Sponsored by J.P. Kevin Housley VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-05 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 $153,960.20 INTO THE DETENTION CENTER BUDGET #1000-418. WHEREAS: The Van Buren County Detention Center has received a loan through Simmons First National Bank for $190,160.20 for the remodeling of the kitchen per Ordinance #2015-33; and WHEREAS: Van Buren County received a check from Simmons First National Bank in the amount of $189,960.20 after Set-up and Origination Fees; and WHEREAS: $36,000.00 of this money was appropriated into the Detention Center annual budget passes by Ordinance #2015-39; and WHEREAS: The remaining of these monies needs to be appropriated as follows: $ 42,000.00 into #1000-418-5003 for the Bank Note payments and $111,960.20 into #1000-4184006 Construction In Progress NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: This money be appropriated into the Detention Center’s budget #1000-418.

LEGALS

Sponsored by J.P. Gary Linn VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO.

2016-07

BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AUTHORIZING SALARIES AND WAGES PERTAINING TO THE OFFICIALS AND EACH TIME SLOT WITHIN EACH DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS: Legislative Audit requires the salaries/wages of each Official and each pay slot for all departments be authorized by the Quorum Court; and WHEREAS: There is a need with this Ordinance to approve the attached listing, which represents the total amounts appropriated in the 2016 Budget Ordinance for salaries and wages. THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED That the Quorum Court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, hereby authorizes and approves the salaries as per attached listing. Approved this 18th day of February, 2016 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Approved this 18th day of February, 2016 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

LEGALS

Sponsored by J.P. Dale James VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-09 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2015-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2016, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE BY $19,971.56 AND APPROPRIATE INTO THE VBC PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM BUDGET FUND #3508. WHEREAS: The VBC Nursing Program has received two (2) GIF Grants from White River Planning and Development District totaling $10,000.00; and WHEREAS: The VBC Nursing Program anticipates receiving other grants from West Central Arkansas Planning and Development totaling $9,971.56 in March of this year, a grant total of $19,971.56; and WHEREAS: There is a need and necessity to appropriate these funds in order to expend them. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: Section 1: That Ordinance #2015-39, the annual operating budget for 2016 is hereby amended; and Section 2: That the sum of $19,971.56 is hereby appropriated into the VBC Practical Nursing Program Budget Fund # 3508-100 as follows: Line Item 2001 – General Supplies $ 2,166.92 Line Item 2002 – Small Equipment $15,464.64 Line Item 4004 – Machinery & Equipment $ 2,340.00 Total Appropriation $19,971.56

LEGALS

VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO.

2016-08

BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AN EXPENSE FUND FOR THE VBC PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM. WHEREAS: Per Legislative Audit, (A.C.A. 14-14-905) in order to establish and expense fund, for budget purposes, it must be approved by vote of the Quorum Court; and WHEREAS: There is a need and necessity to establish such a fund for the VBC Practical Nursing Program. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: Fund #3508, VBC Practical Nursing Program Fund (Grants-Special Revenue) is hereby established by this court and is in effect from this day forward. ENERGENCY CLAUSE: It is hereby found and determined that the effectiveness of this ordinance is essential for the operation of this program and that any delay in its effectiveness would work irreparable harm upon the proper administration of this fund. Therefore an emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health and safety shall be in force and effect after passage. Approved this 18th day of February, 2016 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

LEGALS

Sponsored by J.P. Dale James

VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO.

2016-12

BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AN EXPENSE FUND FOR THE VBC PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAMSIMULATION CENTER IN CLINTON, ARKANSAS WHEREAS: Per Legislative Audit, (A.C.A.. § 14-14-905) in order to establish an expense fund (for budget purposes) it must be approved by vote of the Quorum Court; and WHEREAS: There is a need and necessity to establish such a fund for the VBC Practical Nursing ProgramSimulation Center THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED THAT: Fund #3509, Van Buren County Nursing ProgramSimulation Center Fund is hereby established by this Court and is in effect from this day forward. ENERGENCY CLAUSE: It is hereby found and determined that the effectiveness of this ordinance is essential for the operation of this program and that any delay in its effectiveness would work irreparable harm upon the proper administration of this fund. Therefore an emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health and safety shall be in force and effect after passage. Approved this 18th day of February, 2016 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO.

2016-13

BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN EMERGENCY 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 BY $168,268.00 IN ORDER TO APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED FROM DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY FOR THE VAN BUREN COUNTY NURSING PROGRAM FUND 3509. DEPARTMENT 0304, LINE ITEM 3103 – TRAINING AND EDUCATION EQUIPMENT. WHEREAS: The VBC Nursing Program has received $168,268.00 Grant money from Delta Regional Authority; and WHEREAS: These funds will be deposited into a special checking account to be overseen b the Van Buren County Treasurer; and WHEREAS: There is a need and necessity to appropriate these funds in order to expend them. THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED The Van Buren County Quorum Court hereby amends the annual operating budget for 2016; and Appropriates $168,268.00 into the Van Buren County Nursing Program Budget Fund # 3509, Department 0304, Line Item 3103 – Training and Education Equipment. Approved this 18th day of February, 2016 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Approved this 18th day of February, 2016 Sponsored by J.P. James Reed VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-06

Sponsored by J.P.Dell Holt VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO.

2016-11

BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL ORDINANCE 2014-24, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2015; TO RAISE AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE 2015 BUDGETS FOR FINAL CLEAN-UP PURPOSES:

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AMENDMENT OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN VAN BUREN COUNTY AND OZARK HEALTH, INC.

HOSPITAL MAINTENANCE #3408 $17,629.72 from the carry-over of 2014 and $ 2,635.76 from anticipated revenue of an insurance claim Totaling $20,265.48 to 3408-3022020 Building Maintenance *All other departments will be cleaned up by transfers with-in each fund and department* NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS: To Appropriate 2014 carry-over monies and anticipated insurance claim monies into the Hospital Maintenance Fund #3408; TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS _$20,265.48 Approved this 18th day of February, 2016 APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE BY PRO-STOR MINI STORAGE If restitution is not made by March 1, 2016, the contents of the following units at Pro-Stor Mini Storage, 1055 Hwy 95 E, Clinton, AR will be sold. This auction will take place Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 10:00 am. Unit # Name C-11 Carolyn Baker 1 Allan Dunaway 13 Danial Lack 14 Joyce Dobbs 22 Angie Kirkendoll 24 Jeannie Sheppard 39 Glenn Winn 40 Shawn Howard 42 Unknown 48 Bob Delay 55 Kelley Jackson 56 Kala Dunham 64 Frank Crawford 69 Miguel Rodriguez 71 Daniel Clutter

WHEREAS: the County and Ozark Health, Inc., entered into a Lease Agreement, dated June 20, 2002, for the purpose of leasing property to Ozark Health, Inc., that would be used for the construction and operation of a hospital, nursing home and associated facilities to provide medical care to the residents of Van Buren County and the surrounding areas; and WHEREAS: the premises leased to Ozark Health, Inc., as a part of the Lease Agreement consisted of 19.37 acres, as more particularly described on Exhibit “A” to the Lease Agreement; and WHEREAS: the County now wishes to enter into an Addendum to the Lease Agreement for the following purposes: (1) including three (3) additional tracts of land in the Lease Agreement; (2) providing Ozark Health, Inc., the ability to sublease a portion of the leased premises to Air Evac EMSA, Inc.; and (3) including as-built architectural drawings for the improvements on the leased premises in the Lease Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS;

APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Sponsored by J.P. Dale James VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO.

2016-10

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 CARRYOVER OF THE GENERAL FUND #1000 BY $2,460.00 IN ORDER TO APPROPRIATE SAID AMOUNT INTO THE COMMUNITY CENTER BUDGET #1000-111. WHEREAS: A telephone system and internet connection has been installed at the Community Center to be used by the UACCM Nursing program, also known as the VBC Practical Nursing Program ; and

Article 1: The Addendum to Lease Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby approved and the County Judge is authorized to execute such Addendum and the County Clerk is authorized to attest to the execution of said Addendum.

WHEREAS: There is now a need and necessity to appropriate funds to pay for these services.

Article 2: The Quorum Court does hereby repeal any and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with either this Ordinance or the terms and conditions of the Lease and/or Addendum.

1. The projected carryover of the General Fund #1000 is increased by $2,460.00: and 2. $2,460.00 be appropriated into the Community Center Budget #1000-111 as shown below: Line Item #3020 Telephone/Fax $ 560.00 Line Item #3023 Internet

Article 3: The County Clerk is hereby instructed to publish this Ordinance within seven (7) days after its adoption and approval.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT:

$1,900.00

Approved this 18th day of February, 2016

APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper Roger Hooper, County Judge

ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Photo by EuGene Smith

Eglantine Church of Christ, 2796 Highway 330 South, Eglantine, Arkansas.

Early History of Eglantine Church of Christ The Eglantine church began in the 1880's, or maybe even before then. They met in the school building beside the old Eglantine Cemetery. Later (not sure of exact date) it moved to a wood frame school building at its current location. This building later burned. Early preachers were Charley Cullum, Clyde Bryant, and Lamar Pickett. In 1936, Bro. R.A. Bell was preaching here.

He was a teacher at Harding College in Searcy. There were about 20 who came to church at this time, not all members. A few were members and the others came to have somewhere to go. During the summer when the weather was hot, the men would gather and build a brush arbor, where gospel meetings of 10 to 12 days were held (called meetings or revivals). There would be large

numbers of people attending, several coming from other communities. During every meeting, there would be 12 to 14 baptized in the creek. That, in turn, put many church members in many other states. There was very little work here for young people, and they went to other places to find work. During one cold winter, Leona Bradford Kersey was baptized in the creek.

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CHURCH PAGE Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 2221O 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

Photo by EuGene Smith

For the first time, no one called to identify last week's Church photo, Point Remove Baptist Church in Formosa, perhaps because it was under construction. If you can identify this Church call 745-8040. 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

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

Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton

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

Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109

Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community

Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273

Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375

Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread

Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard

Lute Mountain Community Church Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299

Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 745-4859

MainLine Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005

Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387

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

Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252

First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043

Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4043

First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw

Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch

Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781

Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch

Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 723-4787

Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton

Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657

Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch

Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593

Faith Baptist Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane Dennard,AR

First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354

Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton

Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528

Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109

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

Shirley First Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423

New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349

New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332

Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280

Formosa Baptist Church Highway 9 and County Line Road, Clinton 745-7709

New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575

The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883

Formosa Church of Christ 4940 Highway 9 W Clinton 745-4446

New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411

The New Tabernacle 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535

Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500

Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper

Grace Baptist Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462

Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper

Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273

Damascus Church of Christ No. 6 Highway 124 W, Damascus 745-4446

Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059

Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus

Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman

Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726

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

Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley

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Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887

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NOTICE OF ELECTION - TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 PARTY PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY AND NONPARTISAN JUDICIAL GENERAL ELECTION The Board of Elec�on Commissioners of Van Buren County, Arkansas, pursuant to Arkansas elec�on law § 7-5-202, does hereby provide no�ce of the statewide Party Preferen�al Primary and Nonpar�san Judicial General Elec�on to be held March 1, 2016. To check your voter registra�on status, to find your polling place and to view a sample ballot, please go to www.voterview.org. If you do not have access to the internet, if your name or physical address has changed and/or if you have ques�ons concerning your eligibility to vote, please contact the office of Voter Registra�on at (501) 745-8683 prior to Elec�on Day. The deadline for new voter registra�on eligible to vote in the Preferen�al Primary and Nonpar�san Judicial Elec�on expired Monday, February 1, 2016. The deadline for Arkansas county to county transfer of a registered voter eligible to vote in the Preferen�al Primary and Nonpar�san Judicial Elec�on will be Friday, February 26, 2016. For absentee ballot informa�on, please contact the office of Voter Registra�on at (501) 745-8683. Early Vo�ng will be conducted at the Voter Registra�on office located at the VBC Courthouse Annex, 1414 Highway 65 South, Suite 131, Clinton from Tuesday, February 16 through Monday, February 29. Vo�ng hours will be 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday – Friday and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. Early vo�ng will end at 5:00 PM Monday, February 29. Vo�ng will not take place on Sunday. On Elec�on Day, Tuesday, March 1, there will be no vo�ng at the VBC Courthouse Annex. TO CAST A BALLOT each voter will be asked to state his or her NAME, ADDRESS, and DATE OF BIRTH and to provide a VALID FORM OF IDENTIFICATION, such as a current and valid photo iden�fica�on or a copy of a current u�lity bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. A.C.A. § 7-5-305. Upon registra�on each voter must state in which party primary or other elec�on he or she wishes to vote. A VOTER MUST CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING BALLOTS: DEMOCRATIC ballot containing Democra�c party candidates and nonpar�san judicial candidates; a REPUBLICAN ballot containing Republican party candidates and nonpar�san judicial candidates; a NONPARTISAN JUDICIAL ballot containing nonpar�san judicial candidates. A voter reques�ng a nonpar�san judicial ballot cannot also vote a separate poli�cal party’s ballot. Elec�on Day Vo�ng will take place at the Precincts/Polling Places listed below from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM Precinct 02 - Barne� 03 - Bradley 04 - Culpepper 05 - Holly Mountain 06 - Choctaw 07 - West Griggs 08 - Craig 09 - Cargile 10 - Davis 11 - Formosa 12 - East Griggs 15 - Mountain 17 - Linn Creek 19 - Red River 20 - Union 21 - Washington 22 - Wheeler 23 - Mountain Ranch 24 - South Griggs 25 - Indian Hills 26 - Lakewood

Polling Place Damascus Community Center Bee Branch Fire Department Culpepper Fire Department Corinth Bap�st Church Choctaw Church of Christ Van Buren County Aging Office Scotland Community Building Sand Springs Bap�st Church Morganton Fire Department Formosa Community Building Clinton Municipal Airport Terminal Crabtree Four Square Church Highway 110 Fire Department Eglan�ne Church of Christ Shirley Senior Center Dennard Fire Department Alread Extension Homemaker’s Center Fairfield Bay Bap�st Church Clinton First Bap�st Church Fairfield Bay Faith Lutheran Church Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church

Physical Address 17349 Highway 65 South Damascus 11214 Highway 65 South Bee Branch 5569 Highway 336 West Clinton 5158 Holly Mountain Road Clinton 233 Highway 330 East Clinton 361 Yellow Jacket Lane Clinton 11759 Highway 95 West Scotland 5189 Highway 124 Damascus 4132 Highway 92 East Bee Branch 5569 Highway 336 West Clinton Airport Road Clinton 11301 Highway 16 West Clinton 328 Elba Road Clinton 3796 Highway 330 South Shirley 489 Highway 9 East Shirley 13774 Highway 65 North Dennard 21410 Highway 16 West Clinton 481 Dave Creek Parkway Fairfield Bay 211 First Bap�st Road Clinton 310 Sneed Drive Fairfield Bay 765 Dave Creek Parkway Fairfield Bay

Arkansas Code Annotated § 7-1-103 and § 7-1-104 prohibit elec�oneering in the building or within 100 feet of the primary exterior entrance used by voters to the building containing the early vo�ng site or polling site on any elec�on day or any day on which early vo�ng is allowed. Absentee ballots will be opened, processed, canvassed, counted and tabulated on Elec�on Day beginning at approximately 4:00 PM in Suite 127 of the VBC Courthouse Annex. Ballot totals will be reported a�er 7:30 PM on elec�on night. As precincts become available, unoﬃcial county and statewide results are scheduled to be reported at www.sos.arkansas.gov/elec�ons. Any voter with a disability may request assistance of elec�on oﬃcials at the polling site or call (501) 745-6738.

DEMOCRATIC BALLOT - CONTESTED RACES* UNITED STATES PRESIDENT Roque "Rocky" De La Fuente James Valen�ne Mar�n J. O'Malley Hillary Clinton John Wolfe Bernie Sanders DEMOCRATIC BALLOT - UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES UNITED STATES SENATE - Conner Eldridge UNITED STATES CONGRESS DISTRICT 02 - Dianne Curry VAN BUREN COUNTY JUDGE - County Judge Roger W. Hooper VAN BUREN COUNTY SHERIFF - Sheriﬀ Sco� Bradley VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK - Circuit Clerk Ester Bass VAN BUREN COUNTY CLERK - Phillip W. Ellis VAN BUREN COUNTY ASSESSOR - Trina A. Jones VAN BUREN COUNTY COLLECTOR - Lisa Nunley VAN BUREN COUNTY TREASURER - Kim Hunley VAN BUREN COUNTY CORONER - Joe N. Tsosie JUSTICE OF THE PEACE DISTRICT 1 - Dell Holt JUSTICE OF THE PEACE DISTRICT 5 - Gary Linn JUSTICE OF THE PEACE DISTRICT 8 - Kevin Housley JUSTICE OF THE PEACE DISTRICT 9 - Judy Wells CRAIG TOWNSHIP CONSTABLE - Glenn Griggs CULPEPPER TOWNSHIP CONSTABLE - Bob Pa�erson EAST GRIGGS TOWNSHIP CONSTABLE - Bob Leal HOLLY MOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP CONSTABLE - Alan W. Rolen INDIAN ROCK TOWNSHIP CONSTABLE - Constable Sco� G. Hanford WEST GRIGGS TOWNSHIP CONSTABLE - Constable Sammy J. Ward

NONPARTISAN JUDICIAL BALLOT – CONTESTED RACES** ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT CHIEF JUSTICE POSITION 1 State Supreme Court Jus�ce Courtney Goodson Judge Dan Kemp ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATE JUSTICE POSITION 5 Judge Shawn A. Womack Clark W. Mason ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS ASSOCIATE JUDGE DISTRICT 2 POSITION 2 Prosecu�ng A�orney Cody Hiland Judge Mike Murphy ARKANSAS DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 9 DIVISION 2 Kent Tester Judge Susan K. Weaver

NONPARTISAN JUDICIAL BALLOT – UNCONTESTED CANDIDATES ARKANSAS DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 9 DIVISION 1 Judge David L. Reynolds

REPUBLICAN BALLOT - CONTESTED RACES* UNITED STATES PRESIDENT Mike Huckabee Rand Paul Jeb Bush Marco Rubio Gov. Chris Chris�e Lindsey Graham Donald J. Trump Ben Carson Bobby Jindal John R. Kasich Ted Cruz Rick Santorum Carly Fiorina UNITED STATES SENATE Senator John Boozman Cur�s Coleman UNITED STATES CONGRESS DISTRICT 02 Brock Olree Congressman French Hill ARKANSAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE 66 Chris L. Steplock Representa�ve Josh Miller VAN BUREN COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE DISTRICT 6 J.P. Randy Story John Bradford

REPUBLICAN BALLOT - UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES ARKANSAS STATE SENATE 16 -Senator Greg Standridge ARKANSAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE 68 – Trevor Drown VAN BUREN COUNTY JUDGE - Brandon Bradford VAN BUREN COUNTY SHERIFF - Lucas Emberton VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK - Debbie Gray VAN BUREN COUNTY CLERK - Pam Bradford VAN BUREN COUNTY ASSESSOR - Sco� Bramle� JUSTICE OF THE PEACE DISTRICT 2 – Dale James JUSTICE OF THE PEACE DISTRICT 3 – James Kirkendoll JUSTICE OF THE PEACE DISTRICT 4 - JP Mary Philips JUSTICE OF THE PEACE DISTRICT 8 – Elias Watson JUSTICE OF THE PEACE DISTRICT 9 – Richard P. Sundelin INDIAN ROCK TOWNSHIP CONSTABLE - Ingram Philips WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP CONSTABLE - Donald E. Stapleton

*Eligibility to vote in individual contests is determined by residency of voter. Voter will only see his or her available contests. All contests within a par�cular party’s primary may not appear together on a single ballot. **Nonpar�san Judicial contests will appear on all ballots

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February 23, 2016

Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS

DONATIONS NEEDED Clothes, shoes & furniture in usable condition. Will pick up bulky items. Store Hours are: 8:30am to 4:30pm Seven Days a Week

SALES/SERVICE

Tax Time is here again! TLC Bookkeeping & Tax Service (501) 745-4969

THRIFT, GIFTS & MORE 745-3278

YARD SALE

FLEA MARKET on Highway 65 S, 6 miles south of Walmart and 2 miles north of Bee Branch. Where you can find things you need from A to Z, not just things you collect…at a reasonable price. OPEN ALL 7 DAYS EVERY WEEK.

EMPLOYMENT

REAL ESTATE

(501) 723-4424 Buckhorn, Inc.

For Sale CITY OF CLINTON ORDINANCE NO. 2016-02

House for Rent in Clinton, AR. Very nice 3BR/2BA, unfurnished, storm cellar, shed and fenced area. AVAILABLE $750 mo. with $750 deposit Ph. 501-253-3658

EXQUISITE BRICK HOME Built by Donnie Collins with Geothermal Heating/ Cooling. 3 bdrm, 9 ft ceilings, deck, 6 acres! $258,900. Graham & Associates, Inc. 501-745-2436

PERSONALS Readers, use these Personal Spots to say Happy Birthday, Wish someone Good Luck, Contact old friends, make new friends. Shout out that you are alive and well in Van Buren County. All kinds of things. The cost is $5.00 for 25 words.

3BR/2BA 1600+sqft house, one block south of Shirley School on Hwy 9 on 1.25 acre lot. 501-204-9261

FOR SALE: 1973 Ford Pumper Truck $1500 OBO 5 kw Generator $500 OBO Belongs to Hwy 110 Fire Department. Call Chief Emberton at 501-253-3205

FOR SALE: Square Bails Bermuda Horse Hay $5/bail Call 501-208-1830

HOME IMPROVEMENTS 4 LESS We build custom decks, fences, bath rooms, and kitchins • Complete remodel and renovation • Painting • Drywall • Chain Link Fence • and much more

Get well soon, so you can once again experience all the fun and delight that life has to offer!

WANTED Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition. Call Tom 501-745-4378

Help Wanted! Have Some Fun & Get Paid to Wave! Liberty Tax

We offer a price guarantee. We will beat all competitors' quotes. The competing companies must be insured and bonded. FREE ESTIMATES. Call 501-294-9021

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He said, "And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?"

Commercial Building for Rent 3000sqft great for store or restaurant 253 Court St, downtown Clinton.

For Sale 2000 sqft double wide Mobile Home setting on concrete footers with rock underpining on 2 acres of land in Morganton area. $79,000.00 Owner financing available. Call for details: (501) 253-1179

Prefect to move in now! $500/month Call: 592-2910 or 745-4900.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Clinton, Arkansas, has reviewed the Current Water Rate Structure and finds it insufficient for the payment of current expenses out of current revenues. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CLINTON, ARKANSAS: Section 1. This ordinance shall be known as the “Ordinance to Eliminate the 30% Set Aside of Certain Water Revenues”.

First Service Bank is now accepting applications for a part-time Universal Banker in Clinton, Arkansas. High School diploma or equivalent, six months or more of previous cash handling experience in a business-related environment, good math and computer skills, proficient communicator, along with a talent for serving the public are all required. Teller/ Customer Service Representative / loan administration / sales experience preferred, but not required. Must be available to work opening and/ or closing hours and Saturdays. It is preferred that applicants live within 20 miles of Clinton or be willing to relocate.

For Rent

FOR RENT 2BR MOBILE HOMES Bee Branch. Wheel Chair accessible. Call for availability. (501) 581-8640

4 bedroom, 1.5 baths, small lot, close to town. $42,500. Graham & Associates, Inc. 501-745-2436

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS Case # NO. 2016-02 VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS PLAINTIFF VS. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF FAY E. EDWARDS DEFENDANT WARNING ORDER – ANY UNKNOWN OWNERS

Commercial Office or Retail Space for rent. 1500 sqft next to LaRosita Restaurant. Call (501) 253-0924

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

HOMES FOR RENT IN FFB AREA From $375/mon $750/mon Call:

Section 4. EMERGENCY CLAUSE. Because of the current insufficient rate structure which is requiring near monthly transfers of monies from accounts established for repair and expansion and the inevitability of those accounts being exhausted, and the recognized human need for clean and safe water, such being produced by the City of Clinton, an emergency is hereby declared. THEREFORE, this ordinance, being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public, health, safety, and welfare, shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.

NICE, OLDER HOME

If you have any information regarding the history of Point Remove Baptist Church in Formosa, please contact The VOICE of Van Buren County ... Call: (501) 745-8040, Fax: (501) 7458077 and/or Email: thevoice@artelco.com

Apply online at: https://www. firstservicebank. com/aboutus/ careers.aspx.

REAL ESTATE

Section 3. The 30% set aside provided for in 2009-17 is eliminated and all such funds received in the future shall be deposited in the operating fund of the Water Department. Funds currently held pursuant to the 30% set aside will not be transferred without further action by the Council.

PASSED: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 ATTEST: /s/ Richard W. McCormac Richard W. McCormac, Mayor /s/ Dena R. Malone Dena R. Malone, Recorder/Treasurer

UNIVERSAL BANKER

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ONE STOP HEALTH SHOP needs repair of a security camera. Call 745-4144.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2009-17 TO ELIMINATE THE 30% SET ASIDE OF CERTAIN WATER REVENUES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

Section 2. All other ordinances which conflict with this ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflicts.

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LEGALS

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The owners being unknown, any and all persons or entitles claiming any interest therein and all persons asserting ownership of, or any interest in, certain lands as described herein and located in the following described lands in Van Buren County, Arkansas, are hereby warned to appear in the County Court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, within thirty (30) days and answer the complaint of Plaintiff, Van Buren County, Arkansas, which has condemned said lands: JOB NO. 080445 SECTIONS 28, 29, AND 33 OF TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 12 WEST As described in Van Buren County Court Order No. 2016-02 as filed and recorded on January 29, 2016 for property abutting Highway 124 (Damascus Road). You are hereby notified that Van Buren County, Arkansas, Plaintiff, by the Honorable Roger Hooper, Van Buren County Judge, 1414 Highway 65 South, Clinton, Arkansas 72031, has filed a Court Order in eminent domain against said lands, a copy of said Court Order shall be delivered to you or your attorney upon request. If you fail to appear within 30 days from the first date of publication of this Warning Order, you may be barred from answering said Complaint or otherwise asserting your interest. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and SEAL as Clerk of the County Court of Van Buren County, on this 29th day of January 2016. s/s Pam Bradford Pam Bradford Van Buren County Clerk

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Fishing Report during low flows and wading will become possible along much of the river. Pink San Juan worms, midges and sowbugs have been working along with egg imitations. The key has been getting your lure down to where the fish are in the swift current.

Greers Ferry Typically, southern lakes are the first to warm and the first to see the bass spawn each year. One lake in extreme northwestern Arkansas bucks this trend. Lake SWEPCO near Gentry was created by the Southwestern Electric Power Company and receives the warmwater discharge of the power plant year round. The warm water keeps the lake's temperature higher than surrounding waters during winter, enabling fish to get a head start on the spawn. The AGFC also was able to stock Florida-strain largemouth bass in the lake years ago, and the fish continue to thrive. An electrofishing survey conducted by AGFC biologists indicated that SWEPCO continues to produce excellent numbers of healthy largemouth bass longer than 15 inches. Genetics surveys indicate SWEPCO as having one of the best Florida-strain bass populations in the state, despite its northern location.

Central Arkansas

Lake Conway

(Updated 02-172016) Bates Field and Stream (501470-1846) said the water is stained and at normal level. The surface water temperature is 51 degrees. Bream are biting well on worms and crickets fished right on the bottom. Crappie are excellent on minnows and jigs fished around Adams lake and Gold Creek. Bass are fair on topwater lures and jerk baits. Catfishing is

fair on worms and minnows hung from limb lines and yo-yos around cypress trees in 6 feet of water.

Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)

(Updated 02-172016) James Dillard at Tailwater Fishing Company (501207-1770) said fishing has been great recently for rainbow trout during high flows. The water levels should be back down to low flows after this coming weekend. The fishing will continue to be great

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 459.75 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 462.04 msl). (Updated 02-172016) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level is 2.22 feet below normal pool and falling. It should continue to fall to 457 msl as the Corps of Engineers needs to drop and keep it that low for 6 to 8 weeks to get the turbine fixed. Getting upriver to chase walleye, white bass or hybrid bass will be a challenge. Walleye fishing should improve with the warm nights in the forecast, but getting your boat in the rivers may be difficult. Bank fishing should be good on live bream, minnows or shad on a Carolina rig. Jerk baits, deep-diving crankbaits and grubs are your best bet for big walleye. Bass are fair on Rat-L-Traps, crankbaits, Carolina rigs, jigs and jerk baits on 45-degree banks and any chunk rock banks or transition banks. No report on catfish. Crap-

pie fishing will pick up with the warmer temperatures as well. Try any wood that is holding baitfish in 1530 feet of water with Road Runners, jigs and minnows. Hybrid and white bass fishing is good around the lake from 25 to 70 feet deep, depending on the end of the lake you’re fishing. Look for balls of shad and use hair jigs, in-line spinners and spoons. Live minnows and shad also work well for white bass.

Harris Brake Lake

(Updated 02-172016) Harris Brake Lakeside Resort (501-889-2745) said the water is murky and high. Crappie are biting well on live minnows fished around stumps in 6 to 7 feet of water. Catfishing is fair in deep water. No report on bass or bream.

Lake Maumelle

(Updated 0217-2016) Whiskers Sporting Goods in Perryville (501-8892011) said crappie are biting on Bobby Garland Baby shad and minnows in 4 to 12 feet of water. White bass are being caught on Cajun Spins and Johnson Silver Minnows.

Sunset Lake

(Updated 02-172016) Lisa's Bait Shop in Benton (501778-6944) said catfish are fair on bass minnows and bait shrimp. A few crappie have been caught on pink crappie min-

nows. Bass have been hitting light-colored spinnerbaits fairly well.

Saline River Access in Benton

(Updated 0217-2016) Lisa's Bait Shop in Benton (501778-6944) said the river is still producing some nice walleye for anglers using brooder minnows. The angling has slowed a bit during the day, but some decent results have been had just before daylight and late in the evenings. A 29-inch long, 9 ½-pound walleye recently was caught at the Lyle Park access on brooder minnows. Smallmouth and spotted bass are also still biting well on brooder minnows and bass minnows. A few people have reported some crappie catches on no. 6 minnows. Catfish have been biting well on goldfish and night crawlers.

Lake Norrell

(Updated 02-172016) Lisa's Bait Shop in Benton (501778-6944) said catfish have been hitting night crawlers and chicken hearts. Bass have been fair on bass minnows and green pumpkin Zoom Brush Hogs. A few crappie have been caught on no. 6 crappie minnows.

Lake Winona

(Updated 02-172016) Lisa's Bait Shop in Benton (501778-6944) said bass are fair on bass min-

nows and spinnerbaits. Crappie are slow to fair on no. 6 crappie minnows and 2-inch Kalin's grubs in Opening Nite color. Catfish are fair on night crawlers and goldfish.

Little Maumelle River

(Updated 0217-2016) River Valley Marina (501-5171250) said the water is clear and at normal level. The surface water temperature is 40 degrees. Bream are fair on worms fished 7 to 8 feet deep. Crappie are biting well on minnows and jigs. Bass are biting well on crankbaits and topwater lures. Catfishing is slow. Some white bass are in the creek and are biting well.

Arkansas River (Little Rock Pool)

(Updated 02-172016) The folks at Fish ’N Stuff (501834-5733) said the water is muddy. Crappie are slow to fair, with a few being caught on glowing jigs and orange jigs. Bass are shallow in the backwaters and are biting fairly well on spinnerbaits and black/red jigs. Catfishing is slow on cut shad and chicken liver by the dam. McSwain Sports Center (501-9452471) said the water is muddy and high. Crappie are fair on minnows. No report on any other species.

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February 23, 2016

Faces & Places

Patriot's Pen contest -- Julie Nelson (left), coordinator of South Side-Bee Branch Schools' Veterans Day Program, presents VFW District awards to Marli Huddleston (second from left) and Mollie Leonard. The young ladies are students of Melanie Crider's (right) sixth-grade Language Arts classes. Marli won $50 and first place for her essay on "What Freedom Means to Me," and Mollie won second place and $25. The annual Patriot's Pen essay contest is sponsored by the VFW. Marli's essay will advance to state competition.

Taking the plunge -- Van Buren County Special School adult staff (from left) Jamie Williams, Jamie Hamilton, Jackie Johnson, Brad Bergdoll, and volunteers Daniel and Dawson Hamilton, and Tony jumped into Woolly Hollow Lake in Greenbrier for The Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 13, 2016, to raise money for Arkansas Special Olympics. The team, dressed in "Rise of the Guardians" costumes, raised over $400. The tooth fairy costume was donated by Corinne Weatherley of Sew What in Clinton.

Summer Clauer accepts a donation from Margaret Earnhart of the Shirley School Foundation.

Foundation gives $9,000 to Shirley Drama Club The Shirley Drama Club recently received a grant from the Shirley School Foundation for $9,000. The foundation awarded the grant based upon the pressing need of replacing the dysfunctional microphones in the school auditorium. The Shirley Drama Club has used the grant to buy new headset microphones for the thespians of Shirley High in order

to improve performances. The Shirley Drama Club is very grateful for this generous donation and cannot wait to showcase the new mics in their upcoming play, "We’re Off to Save the Wizard" on March 11, 12 and 13. The play continues the story of "The Wizard of Oz." The play will be at 6 p.m. on the 11 and 12 and at 2 p.m. on the 13.

Smooth drive -- A construction crew works on a new driveway for Joe Lee Chevrolet in Clinton last week.

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