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Clouds continue
Cold, warm, windy, rainy, sunshine. In other words, Mother Nature has been all over the place in the last week or so, but mostly the skies have been dreary and it has rained. Some folks in the county have reported up to a foot of rain. Roads have flooded, cars have flipped and run into ditches, cows have died, the rain boots, if you have them, are out. On the bright side, there have been no reports of major injuries. On the not-so-bright side, clouds and rain return on a warm Wednesday, but after that, though clouds remain most days, dry conditions return, if the forecast holds. (See other weather-related photos on Page 14)
This was the scene last week behind Gary Pack Lumber on Highway 16 East, Clinton. (Photo by Robert Snyder)
Last Friday, Archey Fork at the bridge on Archey Road was high from days of rain, although flotsam at the approach to the deck of the bridge indicates the bridge had recently been underwater. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
Wildlife officers visit schools
Wildlife Officer Brian Tatum and School Resource Officer David Hess keep watch in the elementary school hallways last week. (Photo from Facebook)
Changes coming
The Dennard Water Department has notified its customers that its office will be closed as of March 6, 2018. The department is being absorbed by the Clinton Water Department. Dennard customers’ bill can be paid at the Dennard office until March 5.
Early voting
Early voting in the state Senate Republican runoff between Breanne Davis and Robert Bailey is March 6-12 at the County Clerk's Voter Registration office in the Courthouse Annex. Election Day is March 13 at your
designated polling site for Senate District 16.
Read about ‘em
Three county folks are making a splash across the state. Restaurant and escrow business owner Tammy Todd Gunn has been named to the Democrat-Gazette’s Women in Business and is featured in the Feb. 8 tab. Oilfield worker Heath Sanders has been heard on Bobby Bones’ KSSN-FM radio show and if social media is any indication, he may be heading for Nashville soon. Wendy Miers of Morganton is featured in a Con-
As tension remains high throughout the nation after the Feb. 14 Parkland school shooting in Florida, Van Buren and Searcy counties are taking some action. Last week, Game and Fish Commission officers Jay Hagans and Brian Tatum made a trip down the Clinton Elementary School hallways, making the children feel there was an extra touch of security. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has request-
ed that all wildlife officers in the state spend time in their local schools with students and help increase law enforcement presence on campus. In nearby Searcy County, the School Board has decided to hire off-duty law enforcement officers to patrol campuses throughout the district. A statement from the Searcy County School District says they are working with the sheriff’s office and the city
of Marshall police in an effort to make all schools in the district as safe as possible. At Clinton, School Resource Officer David Hess and his committee is working on a security plan for the campuses. On Feb. 14, a 19-year-old lone gunman, known to be mentally ill, opened fire on his former classmates at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School with an assault rifle, killing 17.
way Community Arts Association production of “Steel Magnolias,” through March 4 at the Lantern Theatre. For more information about the play visit conwayarts.org.
Bridge closed
The Corps of Engineers will close both lanes of Highway 25 across Greers Ferry Dam from 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Feb. 26 and Feb. 27, weather permitting, to move work platforms needed to refurbish the tainter gates. Alternative route will be Highways 16 and 92 around the west side of the lake.
A veteran attends last week’s Gold Star ceremony in Beebe. (Photo by Robert R. Gaut) More photos, Page 2.
Taxpayers beware, the Van Buren Quorum Court is considering getting into your wallet. The Public Safety Review Committee met last week to consider ways to take the burden off Fairfield Bay for 911 Dispatch. After more than an hour of debate, the committee began to toss around the idea of raising the millage rate. The tax can be raised by 1 millage by the Quorum Court without a public vote. There were five Quorum Court members sitting at the table, apparently on the committee chaired by Mary Philips. None of them made any objections to the increase, though no final decisions were made. The committee will meet again on March 8 at 5 p.m. at the Courthouse Annex. Besides Philips, those Quorum Court members sitting at the front table were Dell Holt, Dale James, John Bradford and Brian Tatum. Also at the table were the mayors of Clinton and Fairfield Bay as well as council members from both cities. One mill, Tatum said, brings in about $350,000. Of that, $236,000 would go to 911. Fairfield Bay officials say they have been carrying the load for 911 since its inception and that, they say, is just not fair. They would like the city of Clinton to pay $44,446 and the county to pay $65,000. Clinton City Councilwoman Gayla Bradley, also on the committee, said flatly that Clinton does not have the money to pay that. Fairfield Bay Mayor Paul Wellenberger shot back that his city gets about onethird the sales tax as Clinton. When the idea of raising the millage rate was brought up, emotions quieted down. The other item the committee is working on is more money for the sheriff’s office for holding Clinton and Fairfield Bay prisoners. It got little attention last week, but it was pointed out that there is a discretionary fee that can be added to speeding and other tickets.
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JP Holt seeks re-election
Brown seeks JP seat Nickie Brown has announced her candidacy for the Van Buren County Office of Justice of the Peace, District 2. Brown, a graduate of Clinton High School, is married to Chad J. Brown, of Clinton and they have two children. She is the daughter of Danny and Donna Griggs, also of Clinton. A 2004 graduate of the University of Central Arkansas, Brown received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. Upon graduation, she started her career in
Conway, working in management and accounting. In 2009, she co-founded US CosmeCeuticals in Conway, Arkansas, where she served as Chief Executive Officer for five years. In her capacity as CEO, Brown oversaw all business operations, including forecasting, implementing and managing a million-dollar budget. She and her husband returned home in 2012 to raise their children. Since 2014, she has worked with her husband, managing his law practice in downtown Clinton. “I am excited for
Brown the opportunity to put my professional experience to work for the people of Van Buren County. I was born and raised in this district, I was blessed to return here to raise my children and now I am honored for the chance to serve. I love this community and I would sincerely appreciate your vote and support.”
Local riders attend Gold Star memorial
Holt ly chairman of both the Buildings and Grounds Committee and serve on the Personnel Committee, Budget Committee and Higher Education Committee. I have sponsored
many ordinances and am the chairman for the committee in re-writing the VBC Employee Handbook. While on the Quorum Court, I have sponsored positive and productive outcomes for our county, county personnel and county services. “I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve as your JP and hope you vote for me again as Justice of the Peace for District 1,” states Holt.
Lost soldier honored day for the past four years. This year’s keynote speaker was retired state Rep. Doug Wood, who also was the state’s POW/ MIA Verification Task Force chairman in the 1990s. State Rep. Trevor Drown also spoke at the event.
C.G. Bolden
State to honor vets Hershel “Woody” Williams is the last survivor of the Battle of Iwo Jima. is doing well, in good health and gave a very moving speech. Tents were set up for the Gold Star families and everyone including the USMC. The ceremony lasted a little over an hour and it rained most of the time, but no one
left and quite a few folks had umbrellas and stood in the rain. It was an honor and a humbling experience to attend and support the Gold Star Families with the Patriot Guard Riders and Rolling Thunder.
Bluffton groups wants volunteers The Friends of Bluffton are looking for volunteers interested in the outdoors, nature, and being part of the solution by helping establish safe alternative activities for our youth and helping further establish Clinton as a destination. While working with The Nature Conservancy to establish a public kayak and
Dell Holt announces he will seek re-election as Justice of the Peace for District 1 in Van Buren County in the Democratic election. “I have done my best to continue to serve my district in an efficient and effective manner,” Holt states. “Those who have contacted me on issues/questions, whether within my district or not, have had their concerns dealt with and or answered effectively during my fourth term as your JP. “ I am present-
C.G. Bolden day was held last week, Feb. 20, at Clinton High School auditorium. Bolden died as a prisoner of war in Korea in 1951. His remains were returned to his hometown in 2015. The city of Clinton has honored his family with C.G. Bolden
Photo and story by Robert R. Gaut
More than 20 members of the Patriot Guard Riders and Rolling Thunder Chapter 1 Arkansas were among attendees at the Beebe Gold Star Family Memorial Monument Dedication last weekend. It was a rainy and cool day but that didn’t deter the crowds or any of the Gold Star Families. Gold Star Families are those who have lost family members and loved ones defending freedom. This was a very moving ceremony with speakers, the mayor of Beebe, Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin, and Medal of Honor and Purple Heart Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams, USMC WW2. He is the last survivor of the Battle of Iwo Jima. At 92 he
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canoe launch on their preserve the need to have a local support group was identified. Volunteers would be requested to make site visits to the Bluffton Preserve to insure proper use of the preserve and to help maintain the natural landscape. A volunteer’s obligation to the group would be a one week shift where the vol-
unteer for that week would be responsible for completing a site visit on average of three times in that week. With enough participation, volunteers to this group would be responsible for one week or three days a year. Anyone interested in volunteering contact Jason at 745-6500 or e-mail citchamber@artelco. com.
Arkansas is honoring combat and non-combat Vietnam-era veterans who served in the military between Nov. 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975. The state Vietnam War Commemoration ceremony will be held in Little Rock on March 29, 2018. The free event is scheduled for 1010:30 a.m. at the
Jack Stevens Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 South University. On campus, access to the Stevens Center is convenient and parking is available. Honoring our veterans will be Gov. Asa Hutchinson, other dignitaries and guests. The ceremony is a ticketed affair,
Calendar The Foot Hills Trail Alliance will meet at 6 p.m. March 1 at L’Attitude Bistro on Highway 65 South in Clinton. The group’s mission is to maintain the trail systems throughout the community. Want to know more? Call Jason at 745-6500. The Clinton City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. March 8
Note to candidates -- There are too many political announcements to run on the front page, so in fairness to all candidates this primary season, the Voice will continue its policy of running all announcements on Pages 2 and 3. If you are running for office and would like to have that news published in the Voice, send your announcement and a photo of yourself to voiceeditor@artelco.com.
at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. The meeting is open to the public. The Clinton Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet March 13 in the Clinton High School Cafeteria. There will be a guest speaker, dinner, auctions, and presentations. For more informa-
however there is no charge. Those registering by March 16 at www.veterans.arkansas.gov will receive a Veteran Lapel Pin and Certificate. Additional information for Arkansas veterans is at the state government website or the County Veterans Service Officer located in the Van Buren County Courthouse Annex.
tion on this event or to reserve your tickets call 745-6500. The 6th Annual Hunger Run, certified 5K Run/Walk in downtown Clinton is set for March 31. The Hunger Run is open to all ages and levels of experience Visit www.clintonhungerrun.com to sign up. Send your Calendar items to voiceeditor@artelco. com
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Neighbors
BE and Ruth Webb have celebrated their 70th anniversary.
Patsy Ward Formosa
Congratulations to Ruth and BE Webb. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Feb. 21. They were married in the Van Buren County Courthouse in 1948. He is 92 and she is 87, and that is a great accomplishment! They are at home and improving, Ronnie is still taking care of them. Marva Ward got to keep her great-grandson, Remington Farrow, on Tuesday. He is getting to be a big boy at the ripe old age of 3. She says he is a good conversationalist, so she enjoyed the company. On Wednesday,
Marva and RG had dinner with Sindee and David Morse. Grandsons Rylan and Landon spent Sunday night with them and Erica met them in Russellville on Monday evening to take them home to Greenwood. DeLane Story has visitors from Rocky Mount, Virginia. Her son, David and daughter-in-law, Pinyan Story are visiting for a week. She says they have just been staying in out of the rain and enjoying the time together. Congratulations to Thelma and Jimmy Murray, they will celebrate their 56th anniversary on the 24th. That is a long time and it seems to me they just got married a couple years ago! Deniece Sikes had surgery on her wrist. She says it is really painful. I hope all goes well and it mends quickly. She has a new puppy to keep her company. She is a toy poodle and is getting
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up in years, but Deniece is giving her a home to enjoy for the rest of her life. We have had about 11 inches of rain so far and it is supposed to start again after while. We did need rain, but I hope the good Lord sees fit to save some for July and August! Marion Smith has been sick with sinus problems that just don’t seem to want to get better. Get well wishes go out to her. That’s it for this week, have a good one and God bless.
James and Joyce Burns Scotland
The cleanup day at the Scotland Gym accomplished a lot and the committee appreciated all who volunteered their time. If you are not involved consider helping with some of the things that will be coming up. Outdoor Expo and Wild Game Dinner March 17 on the Scotland School Grounds, Start making plans now to ride in the Trail Ride in May. Lots of fun things that will help our community. The Pig Eye Wild Game Dinner will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the old Scotland School grounds. The First Saturday Breakfast in March will be held on March 3 and that is next Saturday. We look forward to seeing you there. We serve at 8 a.m. Have a great week and if you have Scotland News call James Burns 592-
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3935 and he will get it into the paper.
Jeff Burgess Thelma Murray Shirley
Visiting Ruth Hodge this weekend was Wanda Williams Mullen of Manila. She owns the Clearcy Weaver place in Pleasant Valley. Wanda Poynor had carpel tunnel surgery last Wednesday. She thinks it is successful. Lottie Carroll is home after spending some time in the hospital getting two stints put in. May she have a blessed recovery. Visiting Lois Compton on Valentines Day were John and Karen Christopher of Little Rock. They took Lois out to eat and spent the night with her before returning home. Carlene Rushing recently had surgery to have a cyst removed; she is healing well. Jimmy and Thelma Murray will be married 56 years on February 24. The Shirley Museum will be opening in March on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Maybe more people will have an opportunity to visit our local treasure.
Crabtree
The Volunteer Fire Department meets Thursday, 7-8 p.m., in the Crabtree Foursquare Church. For more info call William Webb, 501-2536264. “Work Day at Old Main” is Saturday, 8-10 a.m., at the Alread Cafeteria. ACCDA could really use your help. Talked to Louis Jackson and his good neighbor James the other day. They had solved the planter spacing issue with a new part. They expect the sugar cane seed to be planted consistently 9 inches apart now. Depending on weather and how warm the ground is, they plan to plant mid-May. They’ve also found an irrigation system that should ensure there’ll be some sweet juice in the sugar cane this year. Things are looking up for local sorghum molasses come fall. The frogs in my pond this past week started their annual chorus. First it was the “croakers” followed a couple days later by the “peepers.” And after a day working outside I pulled off my first tick of the season. Combine this all with the
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Dan Prout celebrated his birthday this week! Happy birthday, we wish you a very blessed year. Brandy Alexander’s daughter Natalie was in a vehicle wreck on Feb. 16. The vehicle rolled a couple of times which resulted in Natalie's collar bone being broken. Because of how sever the break was, she will need surgery. Please keep her in your prayers. My grandmother, Ruby Sheets, passed away on Feb. 19. She had lived to be 81 years old. Please keep my mom and family in your prayers.
Clubs The Idlehour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Jo Nell Warren. Winners for the evening were: high, Gay Whillock; second, Emma Hink; traveling, Merl Eoff; and bingo, Jo Nell Warren.
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Obituaries
Jerry Eades
Jerry Eades was born January 11, 1926 near Center Ridge, Arkansas. He was the second of eight children born to James Irven and Lula May Barnes Eades. Jerry entered into rest on February 20, 2018 at his home with his family at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Herbert and Warren Eades; and sister, Helen Eades Poppell. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Hardester Eades; two brothers, Windell Eades of Clinton and Tom (Martha) Eades of Center Ridge; two sisters, Mary Lou Jennings and Marie (Glenn) George of Center Ridge; four children, Keith (Cynthia) Eades of Ontario, California, Ann (Michael) Roberson of Heber Springs, Robert (Sylvia) Eades of Bee Branch, and David (Lula) Eades of Heber Springs; six grandchildren, Katie (James) Fenter, Andrew (Maranda) Roberson, Clifton, Mason, and Harrison Eades, and Micheal Evans; two great-grandchildren, Hilton Andrew Roberson and Eve Elizabeth Kyle; many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. Mr. Eades served as a Water Tender Third Class in a SeaBee unit in the United States Navy during World War II. When he returned from military service, he assisted with the construction of a new home for his parents. He then began working his way through college. He
completed a bachelors degree in education from Arkansas State Teachers College (UCA) in Conway, and a masters degree in Industrial Arts at Oklahoma A & M (OSU) in Stillwater. He taught 2 years in northern California and 35 years in Arkansas schools in Sydney, Alread, and finally spent the last years of his teaching career at South Side in Bee Branch. Among his many other duties at South Side, he operated the time clock for home basketball games until his retirement in 1985. Mr. Eades farmed 265 acres along with his wife and children from the time they moved to their Bee Branch farm in 1960 until he put out his last bale of hay in February 2017. The Eades family was recognized as Van Buren County Farm Family of the year in 1990, and by Tyson as broiler growers of the year in 1994. Mr. Eades served many years on the board for Van Buren County Farm Bureau, including terms as board president. He was an active member of the Van Buren County Cattlemen's Association. He was a member of the hospital auxiliary of Ozark Health Medical Center in Clinton. He called bingo at the skilled nursing facility for many years on Thursday mornings until he reluctantly resigned from that service two months prior to his
92nd birthday. Mr. Eades was ordained as a deacon of Pleasant Hill General Baptist church in 1960. He was a faithful member of the Post Oak Grove Presbytery, acting as presbytery clerk from 1973 to 2005. He was a member of the Gideons and visited many area churches as a Gideon lay speaker. He began foreign mission work in 2007 at age 80 when he went to Honduras to serve on a medical mission team. He returned every year thereafter through 2017, for a total of 12 medical missions. Jerry Eades loved God, his family, his country and his fellow man. Work and serving others were among his highest values. He received his deepest satisfaction when he was able to help someone. He loved to laugh and to make others laugh. He did not give up on any endeavor until long after he probably should have, and saw usefulness and value in things when those around him did not. He did not know the meaning of the words ''quit,'' ''give up,'' or ''rest.'' He often quoted the words of an old hymn, ''we'll work 'til Jesus comes.'' He believed that was the way to live, and he lived just as he believed. Family requests donations to the Gideon's International or General Baptist International Missions, 100 Stinson Drive, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901,
PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given this 27th day of February, 2018 that Van Buren County Special School of 3707 Highway 95 East, Choctaw Arkansas 72028 has made application for funds through Section 49 U.S.C. Section 5310 for the purchase of the following type of passenger transportation: vehicle:
13 Passenger Cutaway Bus
This vehicle will be used primarily for the following purposes: Transporting children and adults for day treatment services. Purchase of the above vehicle is considered essential to the efficient operation of this organization in provision of public transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities. There is no intent to infringe upon, or compete with, existing public or private transit operators, including Section 5307, urban public transit operators and Section 5311, rural public transit operators. **Van Buren County Special School is requesting a vehicle that is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, Van Buren Co. Special School does meet the “equivalency of service” requirements to individuals with disabilities in the community.** Any objection should be submitted in writing only to persons listed below. All comments will become a part of this organization’s application and will be a matter of public record. All written comments must be submitted within 30 days of the date of this notice. Any person wishing to request a public hearing on the proposed project must submit a request in writing within 10 days of the date of this notice to the persons listed below: Neil Wilkins, Jr. Executive Director Van Buren County Special School P.O. Box 39 Choctaw Arkansas 72028
And to: Greg Nations, Administrator Public Transportation Programs Office Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department P.O. Box 2261 Little Rock, AR 72203-2261
designated for Faith Home in honor of Jerry Eades. A celebration of life was at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 24 at the Fine Arts Center at South Side High School in Bee Branch Arkansas. Burial was at Halbrook Cemetery in Center Ridge, Arkansas.
Ruby Sheets
Ruby Sheets, 81, of Clinton, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018. Born January 4, 1937 in Shirley, Arkansas to the late Delbert Sheets and Myrtle Vaughn Sheets Burgess. Ruby was a member of Clinton Church of Christ. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Bobby and wife Anita Goodnight of Clinton, Norma and husband Bobby Pitcher of Malvern, Betty Goodnight of Paducah, Kentucky, Rosetta Goodnight of Shirley, Patricia and husband Janson Cullum of Moody, Missouri, Wanda and husband Leonard Holley of Clinton; siblings, Tomey Sheets, Mary Bramlett, Eddie Sheets, Steve Burgess, Hershel Burgess, Buddy Joe Burgess, Linda Mote, Glinda Ber-
February 27, 2018 ry, Phillip Burgess; 25 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, friends and other family members. Ruby is preceded in death by her parents; one child, Jimmy Goodnight; siblings, Troy Sheets, Houston Sheets, Ruth Gardner; one grandson, Bobby Smith. Services were 2 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the Half Moon Church. Burial was at the Half Moon Cemetery.
Lyall Doll
Lyall “Bud” Doll, 99, passed away at Ozark Heath Nursing Center in Clinton, Arkansas, on February 17, 2018. He was born on January 24, 1919 in Decatur, Illinois. Lyall served in the US Navy during World War II. He later worked for the Decatur Signal Army Depot in Decatur, Illinois and the Sacramento, California Ar-
my Depot where he worked until he retired at 70 years of age. Being selftaught, he played the guitar, banjo, and the mandolin since he was 12 years of age. He had a wonderful sense of humor and never lost it. Everyone who met him loved him and his music. He was a world traveler journeying to places such as Italy, Greece, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and many other locations. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Goldia Doll; four sisters, Lola Babe, Miriam Doll, Mildred Bornemann, Patricia Van Scyoc; one brother, Cecil “Joe” Doll; grandsons, Terry L. Doll Sr,, Stephen D. Willoughby; great-grandson Harrison Doll, two wives, Rosemary J. Ferguson Crow, and Geraldine Foll. Left to cherish his memory are one son, John R. (Joanie) Doll Sr., of Argenta, Illinois; two daughters, June Doll Willoughby, her husband Robert Kessler, and Linda Doll Willoughby widow of Howard, both of Clinton; grandsons, John Doll Jr. See Obituaries on page 5
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to, “I still believe the good times outweigh the bad.” His children always tried to have the same motto and loved him dearly. After all, the good times still outweigh the bad, and we will meet you in the morning over there. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the Seventh Day Adventist was at Bluffton Cemetery.
and Russell Doll of Illinois, Roger (Veeta Garrett) Willoughby of Clinton, Arkansas; granddaughters, Sharon Doll, Benita Doll; eight great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and many friends and family too numerous to mention. Although he had many heartaches, he always had this mot-
Senior Center menus / February
Clinton/ Damascus
lemonade pie. Feb. 28 – Hamburger, Mexicali corn, baked beans, m e l o n / s t r a w b e rries.
Feb. 27 – Smothered pork cutlet, pickled beets, broccoli, roll, cobbler. Feb. 28 – Cheese chicken and potato casserole, Brussels sprouts, roll, hot winter fruit.
Shirley
Feb. 27 – Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit. Feb. 28 – Taco soup, chips, salad, strawberries/bananas. Clinton, Shirley and Scotland centers are open Monday-Thursday. Damascus is open Tuesday and Thursday. Fairfield Bay is open Tuesday-Friday.
Fairfield Bay
Feb. 28 – Cheese chicken and potato casserole, Brussels sprouts, roll, hot winter fruit.
Scotland
Feb. 27 – Pinto beans, stewed tomatoes, cornbread,
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The problem is – evil Only The Lord can make a heart new and Only The Lord can bring Restoration to a Nation which is darkly bruised. It is obvious that communities all across this Nation have been attacked by the lack of moral values and hatred, which has brought confusion and chaos. For instance, the horrible tragedy which has happened in Parkland Florida and other School and Church shootings across this Nation has people attacking each other rather than clearly searching for protection against the ungodly. If the people would stop fighting and attacking out of hatred, just for a while, they would clearly see the problem isn’t guns, leaders, or laws, it’s the evil that has liberally been called good. The Holy Bible gives warning on such matters. “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Woe unto them that
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are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!” (Isaiah 5:20-21) Everyone wants to be right in their own eyes and yet there is only one truth. I’m not saying I have all the right answers either, yet only in The Lord Jesus will a Nation find Hope and a Nation that turns from Him will only face distress. “The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God” (Psalm 9:17). It is very disturbing that many in this generation are allowed to be fascinated with video games, movies and music which steal, rape, and murder; yet when they act out this way in real life, many will blame guns or leaders or security. Taking guns away from the innocent in a nation hasn’t worked before, but will only give hate an upper hand and leave everyone unable to defend themselves. What will stop the absolutely inevitable violence or even something like genocide? It doesn’t even
seem feasible to blame one person in leadership when many are aware of the same issues at hand and do nothing. Leaders do make mistakes too. I’m very grateful for God’s Grace which has helped me overcome my mistakes so many times, teaching me many important lessons through it all. What if the children of God actually become peacemakers like in Matthew 5:9 or what if our Communities and Nation actually desired what would be best for everyone? It simply make sense to hire and train the staff of our schools, churches, etc. to protect in the same manner our court rooms, capitals, and white house is being secured today! Wouldn’t our parents and students feel safer having a security guard in each building and with some of the administration staff properly prepared to defend when there is a threat of terrorism, foreign or local, with legal or illegal weapons? Even if there
were stricter gun laws, the lawless will still be the ones killing, because it’s a heart problem. Isn’t it strange how these demanding equal rights and peace are throwing God out of schools, terrorizing the American flag, burning buildings, shutting down major highways and disrupting cities, yet they’re calling others evil and themselves good? How strange for people to say our Vice President has a mental problem because he is humble enough to pray to God for our Nation yet when a young man hears voices and then murders innocent people, they blame the gun! I agree that Nikolas Cruz had no business owning a gun with the documented history in his troubled life, yet I truly believe the problem is within his heart. Through it all, Only The Lord Can Restore a Glimpse of Hope and Comfort within our Nation, if the people would humble themselves and Pray. “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14). (Michael Roberson is pastor of Main Line Gospel. Send him your comments and questions at mainlinegospel@ windstream.net)
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Remembering Lalla's Garden by Jeff Burgess & Lalla Lee Ostergren
Welcome to the maiden voyage of “Remembering Lalla’s Garden.” This monthly column will not be a “how-to” as there is not room here, and there are plenty of readily available sources for that kind of information. Rather we seek to share our enthusiasm for organic gardening, highlight a few important points to remember for the upcoming month, and encourage healthy lifestyles. Both of us have been gardening since we were children, and our mutual friendship, that started 16 years ago, began with our common interest in organic gardening and healthy eating. We’ve operated separate gardens until last year when Lalla asked me to start helping with her plantings. Due to her refusal to take pharmaceuticals that might extend her life she was placed under Hospice care last year and is unable to be as active as she once was. That does not stop her in the least from being child-like excited about the upcoming planting season. Lalla will be 94 years young in May. “So what should we tell the readers first, Lalla?” “A little of my story first I think. Back in 1972 I was told by the doctors that I would die shortly. I was terminal. But instead of resignation I got angry and decided to change my eating habits. Also I wanted to move back to my home state of Arkansas. Which my husband Richard and I did, ending up in the Dennard area. We lived a back to the earth lifestyle and I quickly started my first organic gar-
den. Moma got me started when I was 5 with seeds and a little patch of ground, but I didn’t choose to stop using manmade chemicals on my garden until we got here. I decided it just couldn’t be good for me. Hahaha, I guess still being alive after 46 years means it was the right decision.” “All this and more is in your book ‘My Road Home.’ Do you still have copies for sale?” “Yes I do but let’s talk gardening now. You know every great garden begins with a plan. I start my plan when I get my first garden catalog. This year it was in December. I love to read what’s new and think about whether I’ll have enough space for what I want to grow. I check nutritional values because produce can bring physical, mental and emotional balance to your body, prevent disease, and restore health to those already sick. Dead foliage is put in the compost pile and then the garden soil is prepared. Make sure to get those winter weeds out before they go to seed. Cool weather transplants started from seed
need to be ready for planting in March and April.” “Can you give some examples?” “Yes! The hardiest vegetables, cabbage, kale, kohlrabi and leeks can be set out 2-6 weeks before the last frost date. Beets, carrots, celery, radishes and Swiss chard can be planted 2-4 weeks before. Persons with cold frames and other season-extending devices can start earlier.” “But we didn’t get our seeds going early this year. What can we do now?” “Cool weather transplants will be available soon at the stores, and we can direct seed in the garden carrots, garden cress, peas, potato, and radish. Just remember not to work the soil when it’s too wet. That can ruin the tilth. And don’t direct seed if conditions stay wet and cold as seed can rot instead of germinate.” “What’s the date of the last frost here, Lalla?” “Its more of a range than a date but I figure about April 11. By that time ma-
Van Buren County Realtors Association hands out donations at its February meeting.
Realtors make donations The Van Buren County Board of Realtors at their monthly meeting on February 16 presented checks to five from their home area organizations – the efforts of their fall/winter fund raising which netted over $10,000 for local organizations.
Pictured are representatives from SNYP animal shelter, which serves Van Buren County, and the Fairfield Bay shelter. Funds were raised to provide warm beds, treats, and help meet the ongoing expenses of the shelters. Also receiving do-
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Shirley students nab awards Members of the Shirley chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America, competed in the 2018 District VI Spring Conference on January 19, at ASU-Mountain Home. Highlights of the conference in-
cluded individual, chapter, and team competitive events relating to business skills and leadership. The following students finished in the positions: Cody Decker - 1st - Securities and In-
vestments Jacob Jones - 2nd - Computer Problem Solving Ashley Green 4th - Business Calculations Riley Conaway 4th - Economics
Give and take – The Razorback Rascals donate to the Van Buren County Blessing Box for Valentine’s Day. The box was place there by Circuit Clerk Debbie Gray last year. Gray says the box has been a success.
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Feb. 27 – Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin, fruit. Lunch: Crispito w/nacho cheese, chili beans, rice, fruit. Feb. 28 – Breakfast: Sausage, egg and cheese biscuit, fruit. Lunch: Spaghetti, green beans, salad, toast, fruit. March 1 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit. Lunch: Chicken pot pie, crackers, veggie sticks, fruit. March 2 – Breakfast: Green eggs and ham, fruit. Lunch: Ham and cheese sandwich, french fries, salad cup, baked beans, fruit, cookie.
ny warm weather crops that are being started from seed indoors should be underway also. I’ll talk more about that next month.” “So what would you suggest a new gardener plant?” “The most important thing is what do they like. Radishes are easy but no sense in planting them if you don’t like them. Gardening is more satisfying and feels less like work if a person genuinely enjoys to eat what they’re growing. Next in importance is space. In a very small garden compact plants are better than spreading ones. And don’t crowd plants. Follow spacing suggestions for best productivity. Trellises are great space savers and many vegetables do well that way including pole beans, melons, squash, peas, tomatoes, cucumbers and gourds. Just remember they will shade other plants if not placed on the north side of the garden.” “Is there anything else you’d like to mention this month, Lalla?” “Hundreds of things but very important to the organic gardener is compost. Get a pile or piles started now! Vegetables just love the stuff and soil quality improves with regular use. Finally, let me close with a testimonial. Papa always told me the story about Grandmother Sophia Barbara treating and tending to wounded Civil War soldiers. He’d say, ‘My mother cured the incurable. ’ I would ask, ‘How did she do that?’ And he would say, ‘she just used the things that grew in the earth.’ That’s what I’ve been doing for well over 40 years and it seems to have worked out pretty well for me. I think it can work out well for most of us. We hope to see you in the garden next month.”
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Shower planned Join family and friends for a bridal shower in honor of Caitlin Abiseid and Nick Shull. The shower will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at the home of Joyce Aldworth, 222 Woodland Shores Circle, Clinton. Hostesses include Joyce Aldworth, Ali Avrett, Christy Maliszewski, Gladys Maxwell, Debbie Whillock and JoNell Warren. Bridal registry at Zola.com.
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Nick Shull and Caitlin Abiseid will get married April 14 at 6 p.m.
District champs – South Side Third-Grade Boys basketball team won the 2017-2018 District Tournament. Pictured left to right are Nick Harper, Kamdon Fore, Caden Duncan, Luke Wilson, Jerit Crownover, and coach Lance Hulse.
Marilee Maliszewski and Dr. Jose Abiseid announce the wedding of their daughter Caitlin Abiseid to Dr. Nicholas Kyle Shull of Little Rock. The ceremony will be at 6 p.m. April 14, 2018, at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, 1003 N. Tyler St., Little Rock. Caitlin is a graduate of Clinton High and the University of Arkansas for Medi-
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Fishing Report been good. Crappie are in 8-10 feet of water and responding well to minnows and red jigs. Fish for them around the brush piles. Bass are good around the rocky points. Fish with a crankbait. No reports on any other species.
Lake Maumelle
Walleye are beginning their spawn, according to several of our Fishing Report contributors.
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(updated 2-212018) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips. com (501-690-9166) said Wednesday that it is a complete washout up here. The river is high and muddy and until the rain quits and there is some generation, they will be washed out of any fishing.
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 458.02 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 2-212018) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said the water level Tuesday at Greers Ferry Lake was at 456.12 feet msl and rising; it is 5.92 feet below normal pool of 462.04 feet msl and should steady come
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up with the needed rainfall. With the warm rains warming the water temperature and south winds doing the same, the fish are on the move and feeding all over the lake, as it is that time of year, and from now until its gets super-hot the bite will be as well for all species. The hybrid bass and white bass catching is good on flats with shad and warmer water next to drops and travel routes all over the lake in 25-45 feet of water. Try spoons, inline spinners, grubs, Alabama rigs, swimbaits and an occasional topwater plug for the best results. Just stay around the shad. The crappiefishing is excellent, Tommy has been told, with crappie suspended in the pole timber, over brush piles, suspended in open water and some roaming around looking to go shallow. Try 14-30 feet of water on minnows, jigs and crappie spins. No report on catfish. The walleye are moving and eating
some, and some are staged, while others are up real shallow in the river. Try catfish rigs with bream, minnows, on drop-shots and jigheads and crankbaits. The black bass are chewing on certain days. Some of the bigger fish can be caught now on Wiggle Warts, Rat-LTraps, spinnerbaits and jigs up real shallow, and the deeper fish can be caught on C-rigs and football heads. The middle fish can be caught on jerkbaits. They’re around classic rocky points and bluffs, and for the deeper fish stay around the shad. No report on bream.
Brewer Lake
(updated 2-212018) Larry Walters at Bones Bait Shop (501-354-9900) said Wednesday morning the water is rising rapidly and not much fishing is going on. The clarity is muddy and the water has a surface temperature of 47 degrees. Level has been normal of late. Crappie reports have
(updated 2-212018) Jolly Rogers Marina (501-8685558) said the lake is coming up fast. It was 4 feet down and has come up almost 2 feet (as of Wednesday morning) and is expected to come up 3 more feet in the next few days. This will drive the white bass wild, Roger says. The temperature yesterday was 43 degrees in front of the marina and 54 degrees at the west end of the lake. Black bass fishing is great. Black bass are biting on shaky head worms, crankbaits, drop-shot and jerkbaits. They can be found off steep rocky banks. They’re shallow during dusk and dawn. Drop 12-18 feet in deep water. Kentucky bass are good. Kentucky bass are being caught on hair and finesse jigs. They can be found near the edge of the creek channel. White bass are excellent. More reports are coming in this week of limits being caught. They can be found on the west end of the lake and under the Highway 10 bridge. Use Rooster Tails, CC Spoons, deep-diving Bandits, and Bombers. Crappie are good. They are being caught on
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crappie minnows and soft plastic bodies with a weighted jighead. Try using chartreuse or lead as well as bladed jigs. They’re being caught 28-34 feet deep. Fish in the channel or under bridges. No reports have come in this week on bream or catfish.
Bishop Park Ponds
(updated 2-212018) Lisa Spencer at Lisa’s Bait Shop (501778-6944) said she had a customer Tuesday that caught some very nice crappie at the back one that they call Lake Charles. He was using No. 6 crappie minnows. He reported that they were out about 8 feet from the bank. That was earlier in the morning, around 9 a.m. “So, after seeing his fish my husband and his nephew decided to go over there after work,” Lisa said. “They probably got over there about 5 p.m. and fished for almost two hours. They ended up catching seven crappie and two catfish. Using No. 6 crappie minnows, they too were catching them 8 feet or a little further out from the bank. That was the first time either had ever fished there. It has pretty clear water and it's a great place to take kids to fish.” She says the front lake, which is called Lake Norma, has produced some very nice fish, too. But the back one, called Lake Charles, gets the most attention. It is fished under state regulations. “That is why a lot of
people like going here rather than to Sunset Lake. For you can keep 10 bass, 10 catfish, 30 crappie, 50 bream,” Lisa says. “These two lakes, which I usually just call ponds, have Hurricane Creek running beside them, which comes from Hurricane Lake. So when the creek floods then they run in to Norma and Charles, and then when the creek goes back down the fish from the creek are in there. All this rain, I bet some new fish will be going into them lakes, so wait a couple of days after it stops raining and the creek goes back down; you will probably do good. There have been bass, catfish, bream crappie and even yellow bass caught out of the two lakes.”
Lake Norrell
(updated 2-212018) Lisa Spencer at Lisa’s Bait Shop (501778-6944) said she hasn't heard of any crappie lately coming from here but that doesn't mean there hasn't been any caught. There are not a whole lot of crappie in there but the ones she has seen caught out of there were big. Bass are abundant in there; one of her customers has been hitting it in his kayak using No. 6 crappie minnows and has been catching a lot of bass. Crickets do very well out there on the big redear bream fishing on bottom.
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Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Formosa Church of Christ. If you can identify this Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!) Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-3530 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013
Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 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
Kingdoms Gate Ministries 10973 Hwy 16E PO Box 335 Shirley, AR. 72153 Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 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 723-8171 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
Last Week's Featured Church
Formosa Church of Christ 4940 Highway 9 W Clinton, AR 72031-7876
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Clinton Liberty Tax Service saves your money! Phone: (501) 745-4829 Roses Country Fabrics Rose Hamilton, Owner rosecountryfabric@yahoo.com 306 Main St. Clinton, Arkansas
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February 27, 2018
PERSONALS
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Classifieds • Legal MISC. FOR SALE
WANTED
Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition. Call Tom 501-745-4378
Happy birthday to someone who is funny, charming, popular, and loving ..... someone like me. Congrats on your 30th birthday, Daniel Steffener, you amazing human!
RESEARCH Reflect A Moment He said, "Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?"
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Early voting begins March 6th thru the 12th at the County Clerk's Voter Registration office in the Courthouse Annex. Election Day March 13th at your designated polling site for Senate District 16.
We invite you! We welcome you! The friends and families of problem drinkers share their experience, strength and hope, Tuesdays, 6:30pm, Clinton Methodist Church. Free and open to the public.
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HORSE TRAILER 2002 24 ft. Towlite slant load. Four ft. tack area withsaddle racks and harness hooks. Comes with a divider gate for hauling cattle and a ramp for loading your 4 wheelers. Excellent condition. $10,800.00. 501-745-4378
FOR SALE OR TRADE • 1983 Nissan Pick-Up • Two-Horse Trailer • 12 Gauge PumpAction Shotgun
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION
DUPLEXES FOR RENT Nice 1000 sqft 2-bedroom Duplexes with appliances. No Pets. No Smoking. $600-$650/month plus deposit. Call: 501-745-5858 or 501-412-7682
EMPLOYMENT
ONE CARETAKER NEEDED For 2 rural development properties in Clinton and Marshall, AR (total 69 units). Duties will include but not limited to: Janitorial of buildings common area, Light maintenance (experience required), Painting/ cleaning of units upon vacancy and common areas as needed, various other tasks as assigned by Manager. Competitive Full Time Monthly Salary Including Free One Bedroom Apartment with Utilities Paid in Clinton, Arkansas
or Mail to: Timberlake P.O. Box 1135 Heber Springs, AR. 72543 Equal Opportunity Employer
Apartments and mobile homes in Bee Branch area. $400-$650/month. Deposit required. Call for availability (501) 581-8640 After 2:00 pm
FOR LEASE 2500 sqft COMMERCIAL OFFICE OR RENTAL SPACE next to CashSaver in NORTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTER Call (501) 253-0924
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MOLLY M. GROSE, deceased NO. 71PR-18-17
LEGAL
3000 sq.ft. in Shopping Center on Hwy 65 next to City Park
3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath • Completely remodeled • New hard wood floors • New appliances • New roof • Jacuzza Tub • Shop • 2 car garage with garage door opener 1/3 acre completely fenced $105,000.00 Call: (501)253-8208
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN EDWIN BROWN, deceased
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 2540 Highway 330 East Clinton, AR 72031
All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 27th day of February, 2018.
For Sale
NO. PR-2018-15
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 485 CHARITY ROAD
Scott Grose was appointed Executor of the estate of the above-named decedent on February 15, 2018. A contest of the probate can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law.
FOR RENT
FOURTH DIVISION
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
DATE OF DEATH: FEBRUARY 12, 2018
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS
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CLINTON, AR 72031
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Call: L. D. Treece
Please forward resume to FAX: 501-362-0662
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DATE OF DEATH: June 26, 2014 The undersigned was appointed Administratrix of the estate of the abovenamed decedent on February 16, 2018. A contest of the probate can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 27th day of February, 2018. LAUREL BROWN,
Scott Grose, Personal Representative
By:
By: /s/ Kent Tester . KENT TESTER, ID No. 89123 Tester Law Firm, P.A. Attorney at Law 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031
/s/ M. EDWARD MORGAN, Bar No. 82113 MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
501-745-7077 Fax 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION CASE NO: 71CV-2014-45 FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFFS VS: CLARENCE LEROY DAVIS AND IMOGENE DAVIS, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEES OF THE CLARENCE LEROY DAVIS AND IMOGENE DAVIS REVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST DATED APRIL 26, 2013; FIRST SERVICE BANK; PATTY DIESING; and BANK OF THE WEST DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF COMMISSIONER’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Circuit Court of Van Buren County made and entered on the 22nd day of January, 2018, in a certain cause, No. 71CV2014-45, then pending therein between Plaintiff, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the Defendants, Imogene Davis, Individually and as Trustees of The Clarence Leroy Davis And Imogene Davis Revocable Family Trust Dated April 26, 2013, First Service Bank, Patty Diesing and Bank Of The West, the undersigned, as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public venue to the highest bidder, at the County Courthouse, in which said Court is held, in the County of Van Buren, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on the 14th day of March, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., the following described real estate, situated in Van Buren County, Arkansas, to-wit: SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (S1/2 NE1/4 SE1/4) SECTION FOUR (4), TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE FIFTEEN (15) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, CONTAINING 20 ACRES, MORE OR LESS TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a surety bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with approved surety, bearing interest at the rate of ten percent per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money. Given under my hand this 22nd day of February, 2018. /s/ Debbie Gray . Commissioner of Circuit
No: 71PR-18-23 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA H. COWSERT, deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 164 Hensley Street Clinton, AR 72031 DATE OF DEATH: November 8, 2017 An Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee was on the 20th day of February, 2018, filed in the above referenced Court for the purpose of bringing down title to the following described real property in Van Buren County, Arkansas, to-wit: PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (PT. N½ SE¼) AND PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (PT. SW¼ NE¼), SECTION TEN (10), TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE FOURTEEN (14) WEST, MORE DEFINITELY DESCRIBED BEGINNING AT A POINT 217 FEET NORTH AND 347 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NW¼ SE¼ OF SAID SECTION 10, FROM WHICH POINT RUN N 07°W 245 FEET; THENCE N 75°E 161 FEET; THENCE N 15°W 1,000 FEET; THENCE EAST 335 FEET TO ARCHEY’S FORK OF LITTLE RED RIVER; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION WITH THE MEANDERING OF SAID RIVER 1300 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTH SIDE OF “OLD” RIGHT OF WAY OF U.S. HIGHWAY 65; THENCE S 80°W 347 FEET; THENCE S 67°W 175 FEET AND THENCE WEST 58 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 10 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. AND LOT TWO (2), BLOCK THIRTY-NINE (39), OF THE CITY OF CLINTON, BEING INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LANDS. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published the 27th day of February, 2018. By: /s/ Kent Tester . KENT TESTER, ID No. 89123 Attorney for the Estate 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7077 Fax 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com
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Ice hangs off the limbs on Oyler Road, north of Clinton
February 27, 2018
(Photo by Amanda Berger)
Winter or spring? Nature can't decide
While wintery weather was being reported in the county last Thursday morning, this early blooming daffodil and its soon to bloom companion, was spotted that afternoon in a Clinton flowerbed. (Photo by Jeff Burger)
Freezing fog left a coating of ice on foliage last Thursday morning in the Dennard area. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
The mighty oak is ice-covered in Formosa.
(Photo by Patsy Ward)
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