The Voice of Van Buren County - February 19, 2019

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TUESDAY, February 19, 2019 / Vol. 5 Issue 8 / 75 cents

Deputy hurt in arrest attempt

In the air - A Clinton cheerleader flies through the air during the District Tournament. More photos, Page 6 (Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

A Clinton man has been arrested after a Van Buren County deputy was injured while trying to make an arrest.

On Feb. 9 at a Highway 110 address, deputies were trying to question Kristopher Alan Lanier about suspicious activity, according to an arrest affidavit. Lanier refused to produce identification or give his name, the report states.

Lanier started backing away, the report states, and deputies thought he was going to flee so one of them put a hand on his shoulder.

Lanier knocked the hand away, according to the report, and ran toward the back

yard. Deputy Stephen Love deployed his Taser, which knocked Lanier to the ground, the report states, but he was able to pull out the probes. As two deputies tried to subdue Lanier, he kicked Love multiple times in the chest, neck and head and got his legs around Love’s neck, the report states.

Love broke free from the neck lock but Lanier continued to struggle, the report states. Lanier tried to reach a deputy’s firearm and Love struck Lanier with his baton multiple times on the legs, the report states.

An investigator arrived at the scene and picked up Love’s Taser and “drive stunned”

Lanier between the shoulder blades with it, the report states.

After a continued struggle, the deputy and investigator were able to get handcuffs on Lanier.

Love said he was unable to breathe and become unresponsive for several minutes, the report states. He was lifted onto an ambulance gurney and flown out by Air Evac, the report states.

Lanier, 26, of Clinton has been charged with battery II, a Class D felony; fleeing on foot, a Class D felony; and resisting arrest, a misdemeanor. Plea and arraignment is set for March 18, 2019, in Van Buren County Circuit Court.

Parks, streets on council’s plate The animal shelter is looking to upgrade its kennels.

Lori Treat, director of SNYP Arkansas animal shelter, told the Clinton City Council last week that plans are to tear down the current kennels and expand them to 20 kennels, each 36 square feet. The shelter is looking for sponsors to cover the $4,800 cost.

Also at Thursday’s meeting, Boy Scout leader David Caulkins asked the council for permission to have three open fire pits for a flag-retirement ceremony in City Park in April.

He said the Community Band will perform as well. The council gave its approval.

The council also approved a one-year contract with James Reeves to run the concessions stand at the ballpark.

Parks Department head Charles Wilson said his crew is working on the ballpark as the season approaches. He

is looking into prices to replace the backstops.

Wilson, also the head of the Street Department, reported there were trees across some roads after the recent severe weather and lots of water in ditches. He said a lot of the road equipment is getting old.

Wilson also will be working on the grill at the park, which needs to be repaired or replaced.

New Water Department Manager William Hinchey was not at the meeting, but it was reported that Gary Street in Simlock Acres held up well during the rains.

From the Police Department the council was told funds are being raised to purchase a drug-detecting canine.

Councilors approved a line-item and account for the funds.

It also was reported that the franchise agreement with Media 3 has expired and needs to be reconsidered in the next month or two.

Council works on water deal details Community Water’s takeover of the Shirley water system inches closer to reality. The City Council discussed a few final details at its meeting last week.

Mayor Lisa Hackett reported that she had sent out notices to delinquent water accounts requiring at least 50-75 percent of the past due balance be paid and arrangements made for any remaining balance by April, before the transfer to Community Water Systems.

Also at the meeting, Hackett reported on some road conditions, saying that two loads of gravel had been put down on Williams Road and that repairs to Banner Mountain Road were on hold until the

rains let up. She said the area is just to wet to work on.

The council also unanimously approved a resolution to allow the mayor to put in for a Rural Community Grant Program for the restoration of the old Shirley Bank Building. The building’s name would,, become the Shirley Information & Education Center. She stated that this was a $15,000 grant to which the city would match with cash and/or in-kind labor.

The council also unanimously approved paying Hackett $2,500 for the months of work she has done maintaining the Shirley Water Department.

The council’s next meeting is March 11, 2019.

Motorcycle riding Corky and his “dad” Robert Gaut were a familiar sight around town.

Robert Gaut found his best friend, Corky, at the county animal shelter in 2004.

Corky the biker dog passes away Van Buren County’s most famous fourlegged resident, Corky the motorcycle riding dog, has died.

Owner Robert Gaut was worried last week when Corky didn’t come home after a night out. He found the 14-year-old mixed breed dead in the woods the next day, Feb. 13. Corky had not been ill and there were no apparent injuries.

“He just laid down and died,” Gaut said. “He passed away peacefully.”

Gaut, a U.S. Air Force veteran who lives in Alread, has noth-

ing but good memories about the “motorcycle-riding dude that was never trained to ride. He just climbed up on the motorcycle when I got it in 2009 and said ‘let's ride.’”

And ride they did.

Corky was also well-know for playing an elf to Gaut’s Santa at Christmas time. Gaut remembers one little girl who was scared of Santa. Her mama pointed out the dog and the girl came running to give him a hug, though she still ignored Santa. “He loved kids,” Gaut says.

Corky also visited

nursing homes. Corky would go up to the folks and sniff their hand and then be petted. “The looks in their eyes and the smiles on their faces and the joy in their hearts was worth a million bucks,” Gaut says.

“This little feller brought so much joy and peace into people's lives, it really amazes me, he was just so caring and passionate and was such a wonderful loving friend.”

One of Corky’s most important roles was with the Patriot Guard Riders.

Jerry Ashby of the Arkansas Patriot Guard

remembered Corky in a condolence note to Gaut. “Corky was one of us, a Patriot Guard Rider, who played a special role in our ranks. … A tough little biker dude who would put others to shame, I've seen him roll in many times shivering from the cold, get down, greet us, and honor the hero.”

The group plans to hold a memorial service for Corky.

“He was loved by many and he also loved everyone; his love was unconditional,” says Gaut. “Needless to say, my heart is broken.”

Signs of spring - Trumpeter swans have returned to Van Buren County. Here they swim near Alread along with a couple of Canadian geese.

(Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

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THAT

BANNER MOUNTAIN GIRL

by Freeda Baker Nichols

Reading, writing and a hickory stick The distance from my home to the Banner Mountain Schoolhouse would be farther if traveled on the road, but by the way the crow flies, the school was about one quarter of a mile through the woods.

My siblings and I made that trek every day of the school year.

We walked along a wellworn trail, up an incline, until we came to the big white schoolhouse with lots of space around it for children to play games before school and at recess.

In the north woods, behind the school building, there was a huge outhouse that accommodated more than one student at a time. Girls only! There was no outhouse for the boys. The boys’ restroom accommodations were as primitive as can be — in the south woods, across the road from the school. Boys only! No big deal. The system worked.

That’s how it was, back then! No breaking of the rules. And

yes, we had rules, back then! We had discipline. It was the times when parents finished up what the teacher had started. In other words, “Child, if you get a whipping at school, you’ll get another one when you get home.”

Tough love? Yes, but the kind of love that made you know your parent was in charge. And teachers? They were above reproach. Good, dependable, trustworthy persons. Well qualified. explanation of why we have seen such a rampant increase in cancer and heart disease in the past 40 years?

Ron’s

chicken soup

Ghostbusters Part 2

Ghosts are real Part 1

Yep, ghosts are real, and now we have scientific proof that they exist. In case you haven’t guessed by now, I am not speaking of the spirit world, though I do believe we all have an eternal spirit in us. No, I’m talking about genetics.

I recently watched a fascinating video, “Ghosts in Our Genes.”

It’s on YouTube if you want to watch it. It concerns an interesting study they did in a remote village in Northern Scandinavia near the Arctic Circle. Due to its location residents are isolated from the rest of the world. And because the weather is very fickle there, they have long periods of feast or famine. If the weather allows, they are able to grow bountiful crops.

And the opposite is true as well. They will go for years just barely surviving. But the townspeople kept really good records of everybody who lived there, that would include their lineage and the cause of their death.

Now, here’s the interesting thing. Scientists looked at the genetic features of those who had died and are still living. Those people who lived and died during the times of famine also had diseases

that killed them due to changes in their genetics.

Let me interject something here. Genes themselves do not change, they are basically the same since time began. But there is something called “epigenetics.” There are chemical compounds that attach themselves to the genes and act as a switch, turning parts of the genome on and off. So, during those bad times, those poor people were found to have those parts of their genes that protect them from disease turned off, so they were much more likely to get sick.

Now, here’s the really interesting part.

They checked the children and grandchildren and found that many of the grandchildren had this genetic deformity and are therefore subject to the same diseases that their grandparents were. Wow! So, stress, along with poor nutrition can cause an epigenetic change in multiple generations.

We do have ghosts living in us.

I got to thinking, our country has gone through a lot of stress in the past hundred years.

World Wars, the Great Depression, etc. How will this effect the grandchildren that are living now? Could this be the

Who you gonna call? Not a ghost buster, but a geneticist. Naw, I’m kidding, you don’t even have to do that. Above I talked about how part of our genes can be turned on and off by something called “epigenetics.” If your grandparents had an epigenetic change, you might have it too.

If that change occurred in your genetic makeup that protected you from disease, well you might come down with something bad. Sorry.

But, here’s the good news. Just because you have a genetic proclivity for a disease, it doesn’t mean that you are doomed to get it. That’s because there are other factors in our life that can either help us or hurt us. In that Scandinavian town the grandparents got a disease when they had the bad genes and lived in a stressful situation (famine). By having the combination of both, genes and stress, they got diseases. Now, during the good times, when food was aplenty, those people who also had bad genes, didn’t get the diseases. Why, because they were not stressed, and they ate well.

You see where I am going here? Reduce your stress and eat right, you and your grandchildren will be fine.

- Ron Henson RN, Ozark Health Homecare, 745-7004 Opt. 2

That’s my opinion of the teachers at Banner.

The best!

I was disciplined at school at least once that I recall. The event was not spectacular in itself but it was impressive enough that I remember it well. It happened in the upper classroom of the tworoom school. I was a fifth-grader and Mr. Loren Rose was my teacher. The school day was nearly over and we had put on our coats, preparing to leave as soon as it was time.

Mr. Rose was still teaching spelling to the eighth-graders as the fifth-, sixth- and seventh-graders all sat patiently waiting until time to go. All of a sudden, a big paper wad landed on my desk in front of me. And all I did was pick up the paper wad and throw it back at Willie Joe. That’s all I did. I promise you,

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Well, Mr. Rose had a keen eye and he didn’t miss a trick. Apparently, he saw what happened. He knew where the paper wad came from and where it landed and how it was returned to Willie Joe. In no time, that teacher was standing beside me with a switch in his hand. Remember, I’ve got my winter coat on, ready to go home, just waiting. Then whack!

Whack! That switch hit across my shoulder and back. Only two licks. I didn’t feel any pain through the heavy coat. But I felt the humiliation! Globs of tears welled up inside me but I held them in check.

Oh, yes! I was embarrassed and sorry for joining in that little escapade. Willie Joe really got whacked with that switch. More than I did.

Soon school was

dismissed and as I went through the door, on through the other classroom where my sister was, my tears were boiling up to where I could no longer contain them. And so, I cried. That was enough paper-wad throwing for me. I don’t remember if my parents knew about that, but if they did, they didn’t punish me more. Thank goodness!

Actually, I do remember that I was sort of disciplined one other time during that same year, and I’ll share that story around April Fool’s Day, here in the column, along with a poem. That experience ended on a more pleasant note. Again, thank goodness!

Discipline worked for me and I’m awfully glad I also learned to read and write. Thanks to all who have had a part in my education.

Pay it forward We have all heard inspiring stories where a stranger helps someone out. These don’t have to be grand gestures for it is usually the small acts of kindness that change someone’s day.

This last weekend a fellow nurse and I were on call and decided to have breakfast at Huddle House before starting our day.

When we went to pay our bill we were told it had already been paid by some dear friends who wanted to remain anonymous despite us figuring it out.

This got me to thinking about the greatness of partaking in the act of sharing daily gratitude and “paying it forward.”

How do you do this? It is really simple and so good for the soul. We submit gratitude tokens to others through our words and actions - as many times as possible

throughout our day, every day.

Gratitude and abundance are intricately intertwined; one can’t exist without the other. When you allow yourself to see the world in a way that absorbs the goodness of people, like in gratitude, you can’t help but want to “pay it forward!”

Here are some ways you can pay it forward: Take soup to a sick neighbor (thanks Jolene); surprise a friend or stranger and pick up their tab; drop off some homemade goodies to your local fire station or police station; hold the door for others; tip generously for you never know when someone’s tips are their sole income; donate or give away what you don’t need to someone in need or to a local charity; mentor someone by sharing your knowledge and talents with

Fair scholarships offered The Van Buren County Fair will award one Creative Arts Scholarship and one Livestock Scholarship to graduating seniors from the county fair area.

Applicants must be a graduating senior from the Van Buren County Fair area (Clinton, Shirley, and South Side schools) planning to enroll in an institute of higher education (community college, university, technical or trade college) in the fall and pursue at least

a two-year course of study.

Scholarship selection is based on the degree of involvement in the county fair. Applicants must participate in at least two of five areas of the fairs.

The areas are: (1) Creative Arts (Home), (2) Livestock, (3) Youth Talent, (4) Beauty Pageant, and (5) Community Service to the Fair.

As well as leadership skills, community involvement and school activities and academics.

Geri’s Fit Bits them; respect your elders and offer to run errands, clean for them, do some chores or just take them on a much enjoyed outing; refer local businesses (can be the biggest compliment); celebrate milestones in people’s lives by surprising them with a card or compliment; or when you see a need do whatever you can to help.

I’m proud to live in a community full of stories of people paying it forward. I truly believe we are blessed to be a blessing so I challenge you all to get out this week and change a life by “paying it forward.”

The deadline for scholarship applications is March 1, 2019.

Applications may be found at www.vanburencountyfair.org, or call 501-253-1190 for more information.

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bless and keep you all.

James and Joyce Burns Scotland

Patsy Ward Formosa

Ronny Webb made a trip to Texas to hunt hogs last week. He had some luck but he didn’t get what he wanted. Better luck next time. Ruth is glad to have him back.

DeLane Story is expecting company this weekend. She attended the funeral of Lorene Oliger. I was sorry to hear she had passed. She was 93, so she was blessed with a good long life.

She was a sweet person.

Our community lost Lorene and Janie Fullilove on the same day. They will both be missed by many.

RG Ward went to the eye doctor yesterday. He will be having cataract surgery one day next month.

He will be having both eyes done at different times.

We went to Golden Corral on the way home from Little Rock.

Marva and RG were just finishing their lunch when we got there. We got to visit with them for a little bit. RG recommends the ice cream!

JR got a good report from his test and procedures. They say his tumors are gone.

We thank God and all those who kept him in their prayers.

Donna and Richard Sherrod and Ann Mann went to Melbourne to attend the Valentine’s Day wedding of Donna’s brother, James Goodman and Barbara Pellepier at Cornerstone Baptist Church.

James is Ann’s uncle.

They spent the night in Batesville coming back home on Friday morning.

Well, that’s about it for this week. I’m hoping everyone has a good one. May God

Well, today the artists that frequent Joyce Burns Art Studio hung a fine art exhibit at First Service Bank. We hung several in the main part of the bank and a lot more paintings and a few prints in the board room. Take time to take a look at the wonderful paintings and enjoy the talent and the growth of these artists. Some of these paintings are for sale and some are sold and the buyers have allowed them to be included in this exhibit.

We have the heat back on at the Scotland School Cafeteria and this Saturday, February 16, the Pig Eye Committee sponsored the Squirrel Hunters Program in the Cafeteria.

It is time to start thinking about the First Saturday Breakfast on March 2. I hope we are forgiven for the problems with the heat for the February Breakfast. We apologize to everyone and plan on a good breakfast and a large turnout for our March breakfast.

Services were held February 15 at the Scotland Baptist Church for Lemual (Red) Ingram, age 83.

Red will be remembered for his love and service to his church, family, community, and school.

Services for Bill Chwalinski were February 16 at the Scotland Baptist Church.

He has been a resident of the Scotland area for many years and will be missed by family and friends.

I am sure many of you are familiar with Bob Gaut and his dog Corky. Corky is wellknown for riding on the back of Bob's motorcycle in parades and long rides, wearing his vest and looking the part. Corky also played Santa’s elf at many Christmas

parties and parades.

Corky was the most photographed and well-known dog in the state. Corky was born December 2, 2004, and passed away on February 13, 2019.

Corky was loved by many and will be remembered for all of the smiles he brought to those that saw or knew him.

Have a warm and safe week and if you have Scotland news call 592-3935 and we will try to get it into the paper.

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Recent high waters in the county came close to washing out the south approach to the Archey Road Bridge. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)

Thelma Murray Shirley

Wanda and Paul Poynor have been sick with the stomach flu.

Lottie Carroll had her pastor and his family over for dinner Sunday. He is Brother Rocky Thomas, his wife is Mandy and their sons are Blaze and Brice.

Bill Rolen was able to go to the Senior Center for lunch Wednesday.

While at the Senior Center on Wednesday, I met a nice couple named Perry and Joan Zieske from Westbrook, Minnesota. They walked the Nature Trail along the river and got pictures of fresh mountain lion tracks. They enjoyed seeing the old railroad bridge. Maybe next time they travel this way the Shirley Museum will be open ,for them to enjoy.

The Shirley Museum will be open on the first Saturday in , March from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., same hours every Wednesday and Saturday all summer long.

There is an old saying: Early Easter, early spring; late Easter, late spring. Ben Hunt said he had heard it that way and just reversed, but he thinks in Arkansas Mother Nature will do as she pleases, and it will turn out one way or the other.

All this rain will delay the early potato and garden planting.

It may keep people from losing their early seeds and plants.

Old Shirley - Today this photo from 1912 would be in front of the Shirley community center. Homer Bradford and Bossy Biggs are pictured.

(Courtesy of Jerel Brown)

Jeff Burgess Crabtree

The Full Snow Super Moon is official at 9:53 a.m. Tuesday.

Best viewing is after sunset looking east, and Wednesday, before sunrise, looking west. The next super moon, and last of the year, is March 20.

The bookmobile comes to Tilly, Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at Zion Hill.

It’s “A Taste of Old Mexico” at the Crabtree Senior Might Potluck and Fun Night, Friday, 5:30 p.m. in the old sanctuary kitchen of the Foursquare Church. Seniors 55 years and greater will be welcomed.

I’ve used Archey Road to get from the Crabtree/Alread area to the Chimes/ Dennard area twice a week for over a year now and consider myself fortunate. It’s

one of the best microcosmic representations of the Boston Mountain experience in the county. In just 7 miles it drops 600 feet to canyon bottom and then climbs 800 back to plateau top and the scenery all the way is gorgeous. My hat is off to the county road crews who keep it open. After recent flooding I noted the south approach to bridge over Archey Fork is washing away and part of the bridge’s concrete deck has broken off.

Seems like it’s still a relatively easy fix at this point.

I spotted the first daffodils blooming February 12. They were at lower elevation and had good southern exposure.

Other locations will follow soon, if not already. Also a neighbor texted to say they’re enjoying the beginning of the trout lily bloom at their place. Signs of spring are appearing and it’s near time to direct sow those cool weather garden vegetable seeds.

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

745-1249.

Kay Weaver Senior Centers

Hope everyone had a lovely Valentine’s Day. We took a day trip to Petit Jean Mountain to eat at Mather Lodge. A beautiful place to visit and the food was fantastic. we have winners for the decorate a heart contest: Danna, Minnie and Laura.

Way to go girls.

Attendance at each of the centers has been good. Encourage your friends and neighbors to attend.

Phillip Ellis and Ed Wood were re-elected as president and vice president for the Van Buren County Aging Program.

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Obituaries

Marian Neldon

Marian Alice Neldon, 83, of Clinton passed away Friday, February 15, 2019.

She was born on January 16, 1936 to the late Lanzo and Inez Nunley in Dennard, Arkansas.

Marian is preceded in death by her spouses Joel Ward and Kenneth Neldon, her parents, and daughterin-law Angela Ward.

Left to cherish her memory are one sister, JoAnn (Floyd) Banks; six children, Michael Ward of the Philippines, Hal (Verna ) Ward of Clinton, Ellen (Tim) Saucedo of Prim, Tracy (LeAnn) Ward of Spring Hill, Florida, Darrin (Deanna) Ward of Greenbrier, and Clint Kimbrell of Clinton; grandchildren Tina Honrada, Dustin Roseburrow, Meggin Crow, Joel Ward, Ashtin Ward, Will Ward, Stephanie Murry, Nathan Ward, Catie Ward; six great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

She will be missed by all who knew her.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Dennard Community Church.

Lemual was a working presence in his community. He proudly served on the Scotland School Board and the Scotland Community Corporation.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Doris Collins Ingram; two sons, Frankie and Tammy Ingram of Cleveland, Arkansas, James and Deneace Ingram of Jerusalem, Arkansas; two daughters, Denise and Mike Biggs of Scotland, Arkansas, Sharlot and Farrell Lemings of Mooreville, North Carolina, eight grandchildren, Shawn and Loren Biggs, Ashley and Shawn Taurone, Whitney and Seth Parish, Benjamin and Shey Ingram, Alicia and Daniel Bauswell, Caleb Lemings, Gracie Lemings and Timothy Ingram; and eight great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.

Visitation was Friday, February 15, 2019 at the Scotland Baptist Church.

Funeral services were 11 a.m. at the church with interment at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Scotland, Arkansas.

Lorene Oliger

Lemual Ingram

Lemual F. Ingram, 83, of Scotland, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. He was born on April 25, 1935 in Woolum, Arkansas to the late Lemual Alvin and Bula Orr Ingram.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Teresa Ingram; one sister, Viola Dunn; and two brothers, Finis Ingram and Lonnie Ingram.

Lemual (Red as most knew him), worked in many places as a young man but settled in Scotland, Arkansas with his wife Doris to start a family and farm.

He was a member of the Scotland Baptist Church and loved to deer hunt, check his cows, and work on his farm. Working in his community and church was another love he had. He greatly enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play basketball.

Edith Lorene Oliger, age 93, of Formosa passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at her home. She was born September 3, 1925 in Conway County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Erwin Oliger; parents Newton Prince and Della Stobaugh Prince; brothers, Cleo, J.W., Laudis and Willie Prince.

Survivors include her son, Darrell (Carol) Oliger of Center Ridge; a daughter, Kaye (Orbin) Allen of Center Ridge; three grandsons, Morris (Mandy) Allen, Kevin (Ellen) Allen and Jeremy McMahan; one granddaughter, Kimberly (Clay) Blake; eight great-grandchildren, along with nieces and nephews.

Lorene was a homemaker and a member of Formosa Church of Christ. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was very devoted to God and her family. Lorene and Erwin opened their home for many preachers and others for whom she cooked many meals. She enjoyed preparing meals and spending time with her family and friends.

Visitation was Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Formosa Church of Christ followed by funeral service at 11 a.m. with Ted Knight and Adam Eppes of-

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ficiating. Burial was at Center Ridge Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Morris Allen, Kevin Allen, Jeremy McMahan, Clay Blake, Wayde Prince and Lynn Prince. Honorary pallbearers: Wayne Flowers, Louie Prince, Robert Prince, Richard Prince, Jerry Sterling, Miles Faulkner, Mason Faulkner, Perry Faulkner and Tracy Prince.

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about everybody.

Left to cherish Jason’s memory are his parents; siblings Julie Tobey and husband Eric of Conway, Arkansas, Roger E. Smith and wife Novelyn of Perryville, Arkansas, John P. Smith of Nashville, Arkansas, Chris J. Smith of Holland, Arkansas and Toby D. Smith and wife Andrea of Wilson, Arkansas. He was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; as well as other family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019, at the Jon Smith residence, at 2465 East Mountain Road, Bee Branch.

Donations may be made to Friends Recovery, 10044 Highway 65 S., Bee Branch, AR 72013.

Janie Fullilove

Janie Vivian Fullilove, 74, of Clinton passed away February 10, 2019. She was born August 12, 1944, in Sinton, Texas, to Joe and Jessie Arledge Fullilove.

Janie was a volunteer at Ozark Health and the Van Buren County Museum, and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Janie loved going to the Clinton football games, was an avid sports fan, and loved horseback riding.

Left to cherish Janie’s memory are a nephew and nieces, and many close friends.

Janie was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Robert Louis Fullilove.

Visitation was Wednesday, February 13, at Formosa Baptist Church. Services followed at 11 a.m. with Brother Billy Reece officiating. Burial was in Culpepper Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Mike Snowden, Ferrell Weaver, Daniel Berry, Jacob Barnard, Josh Bradford, Dustin Williams.

Donations may be made to Clinton Senior Center.

Jimmie Scott

Jimmie Neil Scott, 64, of Shirley passed away at his home Monday, February 11, 2019. Born August 27, 1954 in Conway, Arkansas, to the late James and Janette Hollingsworth Scott.

Jimmie served in the United States Navy. He was also a carpenter and welder for many years. Jimmie enjoyed sports, model cars, fishing, hunting, gardening and was an avid outdoorsman.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Susan Alderson Scott; children, Brian Scott (Kristi), Linda Scott-Rivera, Justin Scott (Julie Spraggins), all of Shirley; one sister, Linda J. Williams of Shirley; grandchildren, Chase Rivera, Caleb Rivera, Hannah Rivera, Joey Slavens, Jimmi Scott; friends and other family members. Jimmie is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation was Thursday, February 14, 2019, in the Clinton Funeral Service Chapel.

Jason Smith

Jason Allen Smith, 45, of Bee Branch passed away February 12, 2019 in Clinton, Arkansas. He was born August 24, 1973 in Little Rock to Roy E. and Sandra Perry Smith.

Jason was an avid reader, mostly of science fiction and fantasy novels, but he loved all books. Jason also loved astronomy and studied it extensively on his own, he loved to be outside. He was a very skilled carpenter; a very hard worker and he had a very big heart that cared

Bob McKay

Bob Rush McKay, 76, of Chatsworth, Georgia, formerly of Clinton, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019. Born May 23, 1942, in Shirley, Arkansas, to the late John David “Jed” McKay and Ina Williams McKay.

Bob was a tufting mechanic for Aladdin/Mohawk Mills in Dalton, Georgia. He also served as deputy sheriff for Van Buren and Stone counties, security officer, carpenter and cattleman. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church and loved hog hunting.

Left to Cherish his memory are his wife Lou Ann Isom McKay; children, Bobby Rex McKay and wife Judi, Shelby Dean McKay, all of of Shirley, Dax Louis McKay of Chatsworth, Georgia; sister, Mary Davis of Cord, Arkansas; grandchildren, Greg (Amanda) McKay, Keith (Allison) McKay, Ashley (Chase)Simonton, Lucas (Tara) McKay, Kaycee McKay-Blakeley, Kristen McKay, Deanna Jewels McKay; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and other family members.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Doris Jean Banks-Kelly, Norma Ruth Bates-Cato, Willie Edward McKay, John A. McKay, Mozelle McKay, Alla May McKay; and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation was Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at the Clinton Funeral Service Chapel, with services following at 2 p.m. with Brother Bobby Bowers officiating.

Burial was in the Davis Special Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Greg McKay, Keith McKay, Lucas McKay, Chad Isom, Chris Isom, Trey Cartwright, Kenneth Maxey.

Edward Griffin

Edward Duane ''Snowball'' ''Percy'' Griffin, age 76 of Snowball, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, February 11, 2019 at his home with family at his side. He was born on August 19, 1942 to Fred Waco Griffin and Gertha Jones Griffin.

Duane was of the Baptist faith. He was executive director of the Ozark Mountain Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center of Gassville, Arkansas where he retired after 28 years of service. He was very community oriented and enjoyed helping with the 4-H and Junior Rodeo.

Survivors include his wife, Cathy Worman Griffin; one son, Eddie Griffin of Mountain Home; two daughters, Shonna Griffin of Bull Shoals and Danielle Trabala of Snowball; nine grandchildren; sister, Janice McDaniel of Snowball; and other relatives. Duane is preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Roger Griffin.

See Obituaries on page 5

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February 19, 2019 Obituaries from page 4 Graveside services were 1 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019 at McDaniel Cemetery near Snowball.

dren; and other relatives and many friends.

Milburn was a veteran of the United States military and served during World War II. Visitation was Monday, February 18, 2019 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral services followed at 11 a.m.

Interment was in Crestlawn Cemetery in Conway.

cy Tacker and Ainsley Tacker; sisters, Mary Dean Wilbanks, Martha Sweeten and Tina Denham. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.

Funeral service was 1 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. Burial was in Crestlawn Memorial Park.

Milburn G. Payne, 93, of Clinton was born on October 11, 1925 in Bee Branch, Arkansas to the late Samuel and Clare (Blackwell) Payne and passed from this life on February 14, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Anna Jean Payne; one brother, Grover Payne; one sister, Gerita Nutter; two half-brothers; Howard Cossey, Doward Cossey; and one half-sister, Lois Mae Cossey Watters.

Left to cherish his memory are one son, Malcolm Cambron (Melissa) of Culpepper, Arkansas; one daughter, Ulann Gibbs (Ken) of Crabtree; three grandchil-

James Tacker

James Lee Tacker Jr, 65, of Clinton, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Sunday February 10, 2019. He was born March 23, 1953 in Tyronza, Arkansas, to James Lee and Norma Ellis Tacker. James was preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny Tacker Sr and Ricky Tacker, and his parents.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of over 43 years, Cynthia Tacker; sons, Jason Lee Tacker and Michael Jeremy (Sarah) Tacker; grandchildren, Seth Tacker, Kyla Tacker, Dar-

Senior Citizen Centers Feb. 19 - Lemon pepper chicken, baked corn casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie.

Feb. 20 - Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit.

Feb. 21 - Swiss steak, rice, fried okra, roll, apricots.

Feb. 25 - Pinto beans/ham, spinach-topped tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie.

Feb. 26 - Spaghetti and meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, salad, breadstick, pumpkin spice cake.

Feb. 27 - Hamburger, Mexicali corn, baked beans, melon and strawberries.

Feb. 28 - Hash brown and ham casserole, spring salad, breadstick, strawberries, angel food cake.

Scotland

Feb. 19 - Lemon pepper chicken, baked corn casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie.

Feb. 20 - Vegeta-

brothers, Bill Clark and Bob Clark.

James was a member of Woodland Heights Baptist Church. He received both his B.S.E and M.S.E from Arkansas State Teachers College. He also attended the University of Arkansas for his Education Specialist Degree. He worked and retired after 42 years in public education with 33 of those years at Conway Public Schools. He served as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. James also served in the Arkansas National Guard for 22 years.

Memorial service was 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at Woodland Heights Baptist Church.

Kinsey Doyle

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ble beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit.

Feb. 21 - Swiss steak, rice, fried okra, roll, apricots.

Feb. 25 - Smothered pork cutlet, pickled beets, broccoli, roll, cobbler.

Feb. 26 - Cheesy chicken and potato casserole, Brussels sprouts, roll, hot winter fruit.

Feb. 27 - Taco soup, chips, salad, strawberries and bananas.

Feb. 28 - Meatballs and gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, bread, fruit cocktail.

Shirley

Feb. 19 - Chicken strips, cauliflower and cheese sauce, peas and carrots, cookie.

Feb. 20 - Baked ham, black-eyed peas, greens, cornbread, cinnamon pears.

Feb. 21 - Fried fish, baked potato fries, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding.

Feb. 25 - Meatballs and gravy, mashed po-

James Clark

James H. Clark, 88, of Conway, went to be with the Lord February 15, 2019.

He was born December 25, 1930 in Cleveland, Arkansas to the late William and Edna Clark.

James is survived by his wife of 55 years, Irene Slayden Clark; sons, Jimmy Clark (Kelli) of Clarksville and Kenny Clark (Leslea) of Conway; sister, Elizabeth Carmichael (Jack) of Rogers; grandchildren, Dax, Cole, Kyle, and Brody.

James was proceeded in death by his parents; and

tatoes, carrots, bread, fruit cocktail.

Feb. 26 - Chicken spaghetti, peas, capri blend, breadstick, cake w/icing.

Feb. 27 - Taco soup, chips, salad, strawberries and bananas.

Feb. 28 - Pork loin, pickled beets, purple hull peas, roll, fruit cobbler.

Fairfield Bay

Feb. 19 - Closed Feb. 20 - Chicken strips, cauliflower and cheese sauce, peas and carrots, cookie.

Feb. 21 - Sliced ham, black-eyed peas, greens, cornbread, cinnamon pears.

Feb. 22 - Fried fish, baked potato fries, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding.

Feb. 26 - Chicken spaghetti, peas, capri blend, breadstick, cake w/icing.

Feb. 27 - Taco soup, chips, salad, strawberries and bananas.

Feb. 28 - Pork loin, pickled beets, purple hull peas, roll, fruit cobbler.

Kinsey Elizabeth Doyle was born Saturday, February 9, 2019 in Conway, Arkansas. She passed away the same day.

She is survived by her parents, Landon Doyle and Brooke Hobbs; sister, Emery Adalynn Brielle Doyle; grandparents, Jennifer Hobbs of Clinton, Dewayne Hobbs of Conway, Jason Doyle of Clinton, and Michelle Holtkamp of Montrose, Indiana; great-grandparents, Glenda Doyle, John Doyle, Gary and Flara Hobbs, Charlene Smith and Preston Smith; and greatgreat-grandmother, Gloria Renfroe, as well as other family.

Kinsey is preceded in death by her great-grand-

mother, Carol Gardner.

A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2019, at the Lexington Baptist Church with Brother John Doyle officiating.

Edral Oliger

Edral Oliger, age 80, of Ward, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019. He was born November 19, 1938 on Woolverton Mountain in Center Ridge, Arkansas, a son of the late Tommy Oliger and the late Katie Banning Oliger.

He attended services at Spring Creek Living Center in Cabot, and was a retired field foreman for Arkla Gas. Survivors include his children: Pamela Ann Charles of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, Randy Carl (Amy) Oliger of Jacksonville, Gloria Renee (Tim) Scarbrough of Lincoln; seven grandchildren, Amy, Kim, Jodie, J.J., Randall, Nate, and Ashley; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and one sister, Janet Bagley. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Scroggin Oliger; brothers Aaron, Leland, Ardeth, and Hervey; and one granddaughter, Brittany Oliger.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Harris Chapel, Morrilton. Burial will be at Lost Corner Cemetery near Cleveland. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral.

Van Buren County Resources Van Buren County Department of Human Services 449 Ingram St., Clinton, AR, 72031 745-4192 humanservices. arkansas.gov Travelers aid and Community Service - Rocky Thomas (Botkinburg Foursquare Church) (501) 206-6297 - Jeff Bryant (First Assembly of God) (870) 350-3998 - Kyle Blanton (Pee Dee Baptist Church) (501) 745-4115 - Jerry Pico (First Baptist Church Clinton) (501) 745 6112 - Craig Golden (Bee Branch Baptist Church) (870) 731 4080 - George Odell (Clinton Methodist Church) (501) 745-5181 Adult Education Center – Clinton (University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton)

(501) 745-6554 100 Success Drive, Clinton, AR feist@uaccm.edu or freeman@uaccm.edu Free Services · GED® Preparation and Testing Services · English as a Second Language (ESL) · Workforce Alliance for Growth in the Economy (WAGE) · Workplace Education · Prep for College Entrance Exams Van Buren County Literacy Council: (Adult Learning Center) (501) 745-6440 100 Success Drive, Suite 8, Clinton AR, 72153

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Circuit Clerk Debbie Gray / 745-4140 County Treasurer Mistie Wilson / 745-2400 County Collector Laura Shannon / 745-8550 County Coroner Joe Tsosie / 745-2151 Quorum Court District 1 Dell Holt / 253-3999 District 2 Nickie Brown / 253-8819 District 3 Sarah Brown / (501) 940-8159 District 4 Mary Philips / 253-1447 District 5 Gary G. Linn / (501) 654-4000 District 6 John Bradford / (501) 514-3736 District 7 Brian Tatum / 253-6630 District 8 Virgil Lemings / 745-3213 District 9 Ester Bass / 723-8111 (501) 682-2345

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February 19, 2019

District Tournament Photos by Robert R. Gaut

The Clinton Yellow Jackets senior boys basketball team lost to Valley Springs in the District Tournament finals Saturday in Yellow Jacket Arena.

The senior girls were defeated Thursday by Valley Springs 53-49. The boys will take on Waldron in the first round of the Regional Tournament in Mountain View this week. Here are some scenes from the District Tournament.

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Felony arrests

Brittny Vanmeter and Joseph Parks

Bridal shower set A bridal shower honoring Brittny Vanmeter, bride-elect of Joseph Parks, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at the home

of Billy and Claire Tomlinson, 1939 Highway 330 East in Choctaw.

Hostesses will be the ladies of the Choctaw Church of Christ.

Water, water - Town Branch overflows after heavy rains last week.

(Photo by Robert Snyder)

Artist likes view from the top The North Central Arkansas (NCA) Art Gallery’s feature artist for the month is Mark Davis of Shirley. His paintings that are now hanging in the gallery are four oil paintings titled Ole Bullet, Red Shed, Summer Fires of British Columbia, and Lily Pond.

He has been married to Laura for 41 years. It was Laura who gave him a set of oil paints their first Christmas and his love for oil painting began. When he went to college at Harding, he took some courses in ceramics and jewelry making but at this time no formal training in drawing or painting.

It was from his time at Harding that he learned of this area and its beauty. Upon graduation in 1981 he and Laura moved to Fairfield Bay. He was so busy building a practice that there was no time for art.

Mark retired after practicing dentistry in Fairfield Bay for 36 years. He said, “I was fortunate to meet many wonderful patients, whom I love to this day.” They have one daughter, Erin Mize, who is also artistic, and

operates a graphic design business from her home. She and her husband Josh are parents of an 18-monthold boy, Davis. Mark Davis says he looks forward to spending time with his grandson in the woods and fields when he’s a little older. He and wife Laura live on a farm just north of Shirley with dogs, chickens, a turkey, guineas, miniature donkeys, and cattle.

Mark’s mother inspired his love of art from an early age. As He grew older, he loved nature and hunting. He taught himself taxidermy from a mail-order course, and began doing pen and ink drawings.

Upon seeing Bill Garrison’s gallery showing at the Indian Hills Country Club in 2001 and later taking a painting workshop from him it renewed his interest in art. Bill and his wife Gloria motivated him and became his mentors.

Mark later had the opportunity to hone his skills by taking classes with Bruce Peil, Jason Socran, Duane Hada, and Tim Tyler. “I’ve taken some of these artists to obscure local

Retired dentist Mark Davis took up painting several years ago. spots to be inspired by the creeks and mountains, and have enjoyed seeing the paintings they’ve done as a result,” Mark says.

Mark attends workshops whenever he can, but as his mentors have told him, it is by painting regularly that one improves as an artist. Mark is vice president of the NCAAL art group, and enjoys painting with local artists and helping promote art in this area.

He has a passion for hunting that has taken him all over the globe. “I love to travel and meet people from various cultures and circumstances,” Mark says. “Hunting these wild places has allowed me to see things off the grid that the average

traveler would never experience. As I get older, it is more difficult for me to climb the mountains, but the view from the top is always worth it. In September in the Yukon, a horse accident left me with several broken ribs, but I toughed it out, and was able to take a beautiful Dall sheep. One of my favorite sayings is ‘It’s a wonderful life,’ and I hope to be able to enjoy it for many more years.”

Art gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All art is available for purchase. For more information about the gallery contact NCA Art Coordinator, Charlotte Rierson - 501-8846100, email chardon@ artelco.com.

Among the 130 or so attending last week’s Cattlemen Association meeting in Clinton were (from left) Mickey Parish, VBC Farm Bureau manager, Danny Griffin, VBC Extension agent and Michael Lee, Arkansas Cattlemen Association Area 7 vice president. Guest speaker was Jeff Pitchford, Farm Bureau Federation’s director of Governmental Affairs for the state.

(Photo by Cindy Wilson)

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Thomas Cullum, 29, of Quitman was stopped Feb. 8 on Highway 336 East while driving a blue truck that did not have a license plate, according to an affidavit for arrest. Cullum provided his drivers license to Sheriff Lucas Emberton, who made the stop, but did not have any other paperwork in the vehicle.

Lt. Charles Shaw approached the truck on the passenger’s side and spotted what he believed to be a pipe bomb in the vehicle.

Cullum said it was a pipe bomb and during a pat down, Emberton located a glass smoking device with residue in Cullum’s jacket pocket, according to the affidavit. They also discovered a bag with white residue on the driver’s side floorboard, according to the affidavit. Cullum has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony, criminal use of a prohibited weapon, a Class B felony, operating a vehicle without license plate, no proof of insurance and failure to present insurance.

Mitchell L. Null, 43, of Roland faces several charges after a wildlife officer stopped to ask him why he was parked at a creek on Harmony Mountain Road. According to the arrest affidavit, as the officer was speaking with Null, he noticed a syringe on the ground and in Null’s hand was a folded $20 bill that had a white powdery substance in it. In Null’s pocket was a bag of white crystal like substance (4 grams) and a rolled cigarette suspected to be marijuana, the affidavit states. Two syringes were found in a soda can as well, according to the affidavit. After being transported to the Detention Center, Null told a drug task force agent that he had been at the creek with his girlfriend to “have sex and do dope,” the document states. Null has been charged with possession of a controlled substance-meth or cocaine, a Class D felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony; and possession of a controlled substance schedule VI, a misdemeanor. Plea and arraignment is set for March 25, 2019, in Van Buren County Circuit Court.

William Doubleday, 70, of Shirley was taken to jail Feb. 8, 2019, on a DWI charge and a search of his body turned up a glass smoking pipe containing suspected meth residue, according to an arrest affidavit. Doubleday was charged with furnishing prohibited articles, a Class C felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony.

Doubleday’s plea and arraignment is set for March 18 in Van Buren County Circuit Court.

Michael Edward Allen, 60, of Shirley was charged with theft of property and criminal trespass after he was caught on game cam-

eras in January on private property on Highway 330 Null South, according to an arrest affidavit.

Allen is accused Roseboro of taking several items from the h o m e o w n e r s , Cullum including chain saws and fishing gear. He has been Dauplaise c h a rg e d with theft of property valued at more than $1,000 but less than $5,000, a Class D felony, and criminal trespass, a misdemeanor.

A warrant has been issued for Allen’s arrest.

David C. Roseboro, 33, of Conway has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia-meth cocaine, a Class D felony, and obstructing government operations, a misdemeanor, after he gave deputies a false name when he was in a car that was stopped in Bee Branch, according to an arrest affidavit. During the Jan. 28 encounter, a deputy observed a plastic bag in plain sight, according to the affidavit. The bag contained a small amount of crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine.

Arraignment is set for March 18, 2019 in Van Buren County Circuit Court.

David Harman, 60, of Clinton has been charged with drug possession after a traffic stop on Highway 16 West Feb. 2. According to an affidavit for arrest, Harman consented to a search of his vehicle after he was stopped and a deputy located two coin-sized plastic bags with white crystalline substance suspected to be methamphetamine and a glass smoking device with suspected meth residue. Harman has been charged with possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, a Class C felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony.

Plea and arraignment is set for March 25 in Van Buren County Circuit Court.

Frank W. Haskell, 22, has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony, after a deputy found a smoking device with white residue inside a sunglasses case in a vehicle Haskell was a passenger in on Feb. 2.

Plea and arraignment is set for March 25, 2019, in Van Buren County Circuit Court.

Tucker J. Dauplaise, 23, was arrested by Van Buren County sheriff’s deputies on charges of military desertion. He is being held at the Detention Center.

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Clinton wins - The sixth-grade team from Clinton won their tournament last week. They are (back row) Coach Ed Scroggins, Gus Scroggins, Billy Standlee, Reece Fosko, Liam Hudson, (front row) Will Alexander, Brayden Mooney, Jordan Medine, and William McFall.

(Photo submitted by Melanie Fosko)

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Bee Branch

Merchants form association Fairfield Bay merchants have formed an association.

A group of about 20 Fairfield Bay merchants met on Tuesday, February 5, at the Convention Center to discuss how to better attract and service the anticipated tourism that will come with the opening of the new hotel this spring.

A Fairfield Bay Merchant’s Association was formed and officers elected. President Kay Otis, Vice President Willena Herman, Treasurer Pam Murray, and Secretary Michelle Davis will lead the group as they seek to stay on top of all that

is going on with groups that come to the area.

As convention groups are booked, information will be sent out from the association with agendas that will allow merchant’s to be ready and able to serve them best.

and scholarships for seniors, and for ninththrough 11th-graders there will be a review of the new course catalog, information

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Student planning night set Feb. 25 is Student Success Planning Night at Clinton High School. There will be information about FAFSA (financial aid)

• Snappy's (Outside Rack sales)

on graduation requirements and registration for the 2019-20 school year. The event begins at 2 p.m. and lasts until 7 p.m.

• Huddle House (Outside Rack sales) • June's Cafe (Inside sales) • L'Attitude Bistro (Inside sales) • McDonald's (Outside Rack sales) • Petit Jean Electric (Outside Rack sales) • Ozark Health (Outside Rack sales) • The Voice of Van Buren County (Inside sales) • The Voice of Van Buren County (Outside Rack sales)

Clinton school menus Junior and Senior High

Feb. 19 - Breakfast: Cereal, wheat toast, jelly, fruit.

Lunch: Manwhich or corn dog, baked beans, fruit juice smoothie/fruit.

Feb. 20 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Barbecue chicken patty or breaded pork patty, creamed potatoes, green beans, wheat rolls, dessert, fruit.

Feb. 21 - Breakfast: Eggs/cheese/ ham wrap, fruit.

Lunch: Pizza quesadilla or chicken parmesan, salad, corn, fruit/juice.

Feb. 22 - Breakfast: Cereal, French toast sticks, fruit.

Lunch: Pig-n-blanket, carrots/dip or hamburger, fries, pears.

Elementary

Feb. 19 - Breakfast: Cereal, doughnut, applesauce.

Lunch: Chicken strips, mac ’n cheese, salad, corn, applesauce.

Feb. 20 - Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, peaches. Lunch: Chicken nachos, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, mixed fruit.

Feb. 21 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Turkey roast, creamed potatoes, green beans, hot roll, peaches.

Feb. 22 - Breakfast: Pancake pups, pears. Lunch: Hamburger, curly fries, ba-

by carrots, pears.

Preschool

Feb. 19 - Breakfast: Cereal, doughnut, applesauce.

Lunch: Chicken strips, mac ’n cheese, salad, corn, applesauce.

Feb. 20 - Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, peaches. Lunch: Chicken nachos, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, mixed fruit.

Feb. 21 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Turkey roast, creamed potatoes, green beans, hot roll, peaches.

Feb. 22 - Breakfast: Pancake pups, pears. Lunch: Hamburger, curly fries, baby carrots, pears.

• Western Sizzlin (Inside Rack sales)

Damascus • CashSaver (Outside Rack Sales)

Fairfield Bay • Jack's (Inside sales) • Craven’s Grocery ~ Dollar General (Outside Rack sales)

Leslie • Misty's Conoco & Convenience (Outside Rack sales) • Smith's Citgo (Inside sales)

Oxley • Oxley Country Market (Inside sales)

Scotland • Lowder General Store (Inside sales)

Shirley • First Service Bank (Outside Rack sales) • Reaves Food Store, Hwy 330 S (Outside Rack sales)

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Fun & Games

Weekly Crossword

Sudoku Sudoku: The objective is to fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes (also called blocks or regions) contains the digits from 1 to 9.

A cell is the smallest block in the game.

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February 19, 2019

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Fishing Report

The state has seen high water everywhere, but some of the north Arkansas streams are reporting good trout catches, like this brown caught on the Spring River recently by Lauren Quick. Smallmouth bass and brown trout both have been active there. Photo provided by Mark Crawford.

Northeast Arkansas

Spring River

(updated 2-132019) Mark Crawford with springriverfliesandguides.com (870955-8300) said water levels are running at 400 cfs (350 average) and water clarity has been good. The river is looking great and the smallmouth bass and brown trout have been hitting. “More rain is in the forecast may flood the river this week. But we’re hopeful it will not.” It has been a very wet season this year and the main river can be difficult to wade. The trout are biting great, anglers just might have to work a little harder to get the fly down.

Olive Woollies and Y2Ks have been the main producers. “On some days we have had some great hatches and a pheasant tail, hare’s ear or Copper John work great. Make sure and let the fly swing out at the end of the drift with short fast strips back upstream.

Hot pink and orange Trout Magnets are hot on the spinning rods, and crankbaits for the

browns work great.” (updated 2-132019) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870435-2169) said the Spring River is high and off color. This is a great place to wade fish when they are running water on the White and Norfork rivers. Canoe season is over. Be sure to wear cleated boots and carry a wading staff. There is a lot of bedrock that can get very slick. The hot flies have been olive Woolly Buggers with a bit of flash (size 10), cerise and hot pink San Juan worms (size 10) and Y2Ks (size 10).

Central Arkansas

Little Red River

(updated 2-142019) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips. com (501-690-9166) said that after more than 5 inches of rain on Sunday and Monday, the lake level is 469.3 feet msl and rising and the river is muddy.

Wednesday, the river was getting back to a more normal level after flash flooding occurred Monday.

Greers Ferry Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 469.22 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.04 feet msl Oct. 1-April 30; 463.04 feet msl May 1-June 1; 462.54 feet msl June 1-Sept. 30). (updated 2-132019) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 469.14 feet msl. It is 7.1 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet and rising; looks like it will go to at least 8.5 feet high total. The warm rain has everything on the move and reacclimating. The overall bite is going to improve by a lot. Crappie are eating, and soon will be biting in 12-25 feet of water on jigs and jigs with minnows.

No report on bream.

Catfishing are eating, as my friend “Dummy” is still catching all over the lake, and the new run ins has them feeding and on the move.

Black bass are moving, too; try spinnerbaits, on windblown banks until water clears, then go back to C-rigs and

football heads and small crankbaits as well as the blade. The walleye catch will improve as soon as there is better clarity in water, and a lot are still on the move. Hybrids and white bass are not liking stained water much but the bite will improve each day as runoff is so much warmer than the rest.

Use inline spinners so they can feel the bait.

When water clears, some spoons will be good as well as swimbaits and jerkbaits.

North Arkansas

White River

(updated 2-132019) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) says Cotter White River anglers have had the opportunity this week to fish high water and low water, fish on very cold, sunny days and wet, rainy days, and to lay their line in dingy water or crystal clear White River normal clarity water. Catching trout is always a good experience given most any circumstance and the anglers caught trout in every instance. Some days required more patience and more trial-and-error experiments with baits, some days were easier with the usual shrimp and scented egg or dough bait combinations.

Minnows seemed to work best for the brown trout catch this past week with sculpins a close second. The water level was a little lower most of the week so the larger jerkbaits were left in the tackle box for a turn to spinners (some success with red/gold blades, most often just gold.)

Nightcrawlers proved their worth for bank fishermen, and dragging a scented pink or pink and white worm

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Norfork Tailwater

(updated 2-132019) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870435-2169) said last weekend that over the previous week Norfork Lake rose 0.4 foot to rest at 1.2 feet above seasonal power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 25 feet below the top of flood pool. The Norfork had no wadable water. Seasonal power pool has been reset for the lakes in the White River system. All of the lakes in the White River System are still above the top of power pool, and expect to see more high water and little if any wadable water. The Norfork has fished well.

Navigate this stream with caution as there has been major gravel recruitment at the bottom of Mill Pond and the dock hole over the past year and a half.

The most productive flies have been small midge patterns (sizes 18, 20, 22) like ruby midges, root beer midges, zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead) and soft hackles (sizes 14, 16) like the Green Butt. Egg patterns have also been productive. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Try a small Y2K suspended 18 inches below a brightly colored San Juan worm (hot fluorescent pink or cerise size 10). The fishing is better in the morning.

Dry Run Creek is fishing well. The hot flies have been sowbugs (size 14), Y2Ks (size

12) and various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise size 10). It is cold out there be sure and bundle the kids up. Remember that the White and Norfork rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga.

Be sure and thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soles that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo.

Also, John explained the mop fly: “I am constantly being introduced to new flies. When I managed Blue Ribbon Fly Shop, I always had commercial fly-tyers and local tyers coming in and showing me their latest creation. That situation continued with my position as the chairman of the Sowbug Roundup Fly Tying Contest.

Whenever I am guiding I talk with all of the other guides and ask what is working. I am frequently introduced to the new hot fly. I also talk to my fellow anglers when I am fishing on my own to determine what fly is working. Over the years, I have been shown hundreds of patterns and have been given many of those flies to try out. Most were nicely tied but did not produce the desired result. A precious few were game changers.

“Those were the ones that earned a place in my fly box. I learned to tie and fish them and, if asked I, would recommend them to others and often shared them with others. If have found such a fly, the mop fly.

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CHURCH PAGE

Photo by EuGene Smith

Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Point Remove Baptist Church. If you can identify this week's Church call 745-8040.

(Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!)

Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 757-2069 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013

Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane, Dennard, AR 72629 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 6603 Highway 9 West Clinton AR. 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462 Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273 Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781

Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Clinton 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Lute Mountain Road, off Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 Main Line Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737 Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa

Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Settlement Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 501-215-1595 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8101 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The Zoo Church 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467

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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS

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NO. 71 CV 2019-4

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD DALE NICHOLSON, deceased No: 71PR-19-17

F. LEONARD DIEMER and PETITIONERS TERRI DIEMER, husband and wife VS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

TIMOTHY MARTIN; CONNIE MARTIN; and KEN REID and

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 107 Glendenning Road Clinton, AR 72031

The following lands in Van Buren County, Arkansas:

DATE OF DEATH: December 14, 2018

PT S1/2 SW1/4 SECTION 21-10N-13W; PT. N1/2 NW1/4 SECTION 28-10N-13W; and LOT 16, BLOCK 1, SECTION 11-T10N-13W, CHOCTAW PINES RESPONDENTS

The undersigned on the 5th day of February caused an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate to be filed with respect to the Estate of Edward Dale Nicholson, deceased, with the Clerk of the probate division of the Circuit Court of Van Buren County under A.C.A. 28-41-101.

NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION

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As required by A.C.A. § 26-38203, et seq., notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in the surface rights of the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas which was sold under the authority of Act 626 of 1983, as amended, at a public sale of tax delinquent lands after the property remained unredeemed following the expiration of the time required by law, and by Limited Warranty Deed from the Commissioner of State Lands of the State of Arkansas to F. Leonard Diemer to: PT S1/2 SW1/4 SECTION 21 & PT N ½ NW ¼ SECTION 28, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 10N, RANGE 13W, VAN BUREN COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT 903.05 FT E & 278.8 FT N OF SW CORNER OF SAID SEC. 21, SAID POINT BEING ON THE S R-O-W OF A ROAD; THENCE ALONG SAID R-O-W TO A POINT S 89 DEG. 21’47” E 425.06 FT, THENCE TO A POINT S 30 DEG. 11’17” E 266.61 FT THENCE TO A POINT S 00 DEG 57’03” W 50 FT, THENCE LEAVING SAID R-O-W S 26 DEG 04’30” W 570.69 FT, THENCE N 21 DEG. 04’27” W 854.96 FT. TO THE POB, CONTAINING 5.56 ACRES MORE OR LESS, BEING 2.16 ACRES IN THE SW1/4 SW1/4 SEC. 21 & .5 ACRE IN THE SE ¼ SW1/4 SEC. 21 & .5 ACRE IN THE NE ¼ NW ¼ SEC. 28, & 2.4 ACRES IN THE NW1/4 NW1/4 SEC. 28, ALL IN THE T-10-N, R-13-W, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. SW CORNER SEC 21 E 903.05’ N 278.80’ POINT OF BEGINNING S89°21’47” E 425.06’ S 30°11’17” E 266.16’ S 00°57’03” W 50.0’ S 26°04’30” W 570.69’ N 21°04’27” W 854.96’, IDENTIFIED BY THE VAN BUREN COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE AS PARCEL NUMBER 0000-03410-0000, LESS AND EXCEPT THE OIL, GAS, AND MINERAL RIGHTS;

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within three (3) 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.

THIS NOTICE first published this 12th day of February, 2019.

By:

/s/ Kent Tester

KENT TESTER AR Bar #: 89123 Attorney for the Estate 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501) 745-7077 FAX (501) 745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION No. 71CV-19-6 FIRST SERVICE BANK PLAINTIFF VS. ROBERT HANSHAW, individually and d/b/a COUNTRY KITCHEN CONCESSIONS, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., and PORTFOLO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC AS ASSIGNEE OF SYNCHRONY BANK DEFENDANTS WARNING ORDER TO: ROBERT HANSHAW You are hereby warned to appear in the Circuit Court of Van Buren County within thirty (30) days from the first date of publication of the Warning Order and answer the petition of the Plaintiff.

Your failure to file a written answer within thirty (30) may bar you from answering or asserting any defense you have.

Given under my hand and seal this 11th day of February , 2019.

Debbie Gray VAN BUREN COUNTY CLERK BY

/s/ Jan Gage

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LOT 16, BLOCK 1, SECTION 11-T10N-13W, CHOCTAW PINES, IDENTIFIED BY THE VAN BUREN COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE AS PARCEL NUMBER 5210-00016-0000, LESS AND EXCEPT THE OIL, GAS, AND MINERAL RIGHTS. All persons, firms, corporations, or improvement districts that can set up any right to the property so conveyed and forfeited must appear and show cause why the title to the surface of the real property should not be confirmed, quieted, and vested in the Petitioners in fee simple on or before 30 days from the first publication of this notice and assert his/her title or interest in said property and to demonstrate why title to this property should not be quieted and confirmed in Petitioners. If no one has so appeared within the time allowed by law, then the Petition shall be taken as confessed and the Court shall render a final decree confirming said sale.

WITNESS my hand and seal of the Court this 15th day of January, 2019. /s/ Debbie Gray VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK

BY Jan Gage D.C.

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February 19, 2019

Regional champs - Clinton Elementary Quiz Bowl Team placed first at the 3A-4A Regional Tournament in Dover on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.

They will move on to compete in the finals at the Arch Ford Coop on Friday, March 8, 2019.

Convention success for Clinton Several Clinton High School Beta students won Top 5 placement at the Beta State Convention.

The students compet-

ed against over 2,000 students from across the state. The students now qualify to compete at National Convention in Oklahoma

City this summer.

Those students are: Esteban Saavedra - 1st Place Pencil Drawing and 4th Place

in Sculpture (Division II) Shelby Dawson 1st Place Recycled Art Division I Jacob Bigelow 1st Place Mixed Media (Division I) Aaron Hogue - 1st Place Mixed Media (Division II) Aly Bramlett and Brooke Bradford - 1st Place Service Learning Showcase Gisselle Hernandez - 2nd place Spanish Division II David Saavedra 2nd Place Spanish Division I Kyler Hensley, Garrison Robbins, Lathan Newland, Jasper Burgess, and Spencer Barnett - 3rd Place Engineering Alex Prosser - 5th Place Science Division I

Bowman to play for Henderson State Clinton Yellow Jacket football standout Caleb Bowman has signed his letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Henderson State University.

Bowman chose Henderson State because, “I felt that they showed the most interest in me and belief in what I can do.”

Bowman was a huge contributor to Clinton’s past three historic seasons, amassing 31 wins and just 5 losses. Playing linebacker and fullback for the Jackets, Bowman was able to account for 233 tackles and rush for 1,131

Caleb Bowman, with coaches looking on, has committed to play football for Henderson State University.

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