The Voice of Van Buren County - January 16, 2018

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First snowfall of 2018

Snow covers parts of a pond in Alread Sunday morning. The temperature at 11 a.m. was 26 degrees. See more photos, Page 14 (Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

School lockdown angers parents Clinton Police Chief John Willoughby said he knew as soon as he heard the names involved that there was nothing to an alleged threat to Clinton school kids.

He said the woman who called the FBI to report the threat to shoot up the school was known to police. The man she accused of making the threat was her on-again, off-again boyfriend and it was not the first time she made accusations against him when she was angry.

This time, the allegation led to a brief lockdown at the Clinton schools, angry parents and Little Rock TV stations descending upon Clinton.

The situation began Tuesday evening when a call came from the FBI about the threat. Willoughby said he and Sheriff Randy Gurley decided on a

small police presence at the school the next morning and to speak to the accused man in the meantime.

A mix-up led to a failure to talk to the man and the next morning the small police presence was a large one with at least a dozen police, deputies and state troopers at the school.

Superintendent Andrew Vining said it was too late to turn back the buses and he decided to lock down the school at 7:25 a.m. Wednesday. School Board members were sent a text about the situation. By 8:15 a.m. the suspect had been contacted and at 8:36 the sheriff’s office put a statement on its Facebook page saying, “We have made See Parents on page 8

JP leaves district, resigns The justice of the peace for District 9 says he has resigned.

Rick Sundelin was elected to the Quorum Court in 2016. He has not yet completed his first term. Sundelin has

recently married and said he has moved out of his district and now is living in Fairfield Bay. He said he will not be attending any more Van Buren County Quorum Court meetings. “I’m

done,” he said last week.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson will appoint a replacement for Sundelin in the coming weeks.

That is at least the second Quorum Court position

that will be up for grabs this year. Earlier, Dale James, JP for District 2, said he is running for county judge.

Other Quorum Court members are: District 1, Dell Hold; District 3, Todd Bur-

gess; District 4, Mary Philips; District 5, Gary Linn; District 6, John Bradford; District 7, Brian Tatum; and District 8, Kevin Housley.

This year’s primary election will be May 22, 2018.

Sundelin

Police seek woman in forgery

Damascus home burns Another house has burned down.

The McBride home in Damascus went up in flames the morning of January 12. No one was injured.

That makes at least the eighth home that has been lost to a

fire since Dec. 12.

The Damascus fire began around 8 a.m.

Friday. It was fully engulfed by 8:30 a.m.

Emergency management coordinator Jeana Williams said that looting has become a problem at burned-out hous-

es. She said some criminals are sifting through the ashes at the homes looking for anything that might have survived the flames. If you see anyone looting, call the Van Buren County sheriff’s office at 7452112.

Local authorities are searching for a woman accused of using a stolen check to purchase goods at Walmart last October.

A Conway County sheriff’s investigator found a report Dec. 18, 2017, that he had taken from a woman who reported her checks had been stolen and used at Lowe’s in Conway and Walmart in Clinton.

The investigator and a Clinton officer compared a video from Lowe’s and one from Walmart and determined it was the same woman in both.

Briean Marie Moran, 31, of Perryville has been charged with forgery-second degree, a Class C felony.

A Greenbrier man was arrested by a Van Buren County sheriff’s deputy on Jan. 9 after being found standing on the side of Happy Hollow Road in Bee Branch

with several knives

states.

and a pair of nunchucks, according to an arrest affidavit.

Robert Burrell was confronted by a deputy and ordered to drop his weapons, which he eventually did, the report states.

When the deputy asked Burrell if he had anything else on his person, he replied that he had a lot of things, the report states.

He gave the deputy a small amount of suspected marijuana and the deputy found a glass smoking pipe containing suspected methamphetamine residue, the report

Burrell, 40, has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia with purpose to ingest methamphetamine, a Class D felony, and possession of marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor. He has been released on $2,500 bond. Plea and arraignment are set for Feb. 15 in Van Buren County Circuit Court.

Moran

Burrell

A traffic stop in Bee Branch led to the arrest of two people See Police on page 8

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Editorial

The Voice of Van Buren County

Mistakes were made during school incident Anita Tucker/Voice Editor

By the time we go to press, the meeting over last week’s Clinton school situation will not yet have been held. By the time most of you read this, the meeting will be over.

I’m hoping there was a good turnout and that some tough questions were asked and answered.

After talking with

Clinton Police Chief John Willoughby last week, it appears that the situation was blown way out of proportion. It seems not only was there not a credible threat, but really no threat at all.

But there were problems with the way the situation was handled at Clinton schools.

One of the major problems was this:

Superintendent Andrew Vining apparently sent a text to School Board members around 7:25, but did not send it to all parents. So, the School Board members had the chance to weigh the situation and make a choice about whether to put their children in a potentially dangerous situation. At least one of those School

Budget with pay raises passes With one nay vote, the Shirley City Council passed its 2018 budget.

Randall Gardner voted no after saying he did not want any pay raises graned and wanted the line item of Con-

tinuing Education removed. Debbie Kerrigan made a motion to keep the 3 percent pay raises for Water Department supervisor Larry Dollar, City Clerk Melissa Worthing and Mayor Lisa Hackett. The motion

carried 4-1.

The town held two meetings last week on what to do about the water system.

The council meeting was held before those meetings and no action was taken.

The town is choosing

Board members acknowledged he did not send his children until the lockdown was over. He had that choice; other parents did not. And that is not fair.

I think everyone admits that mistakes were made and Willoughby says he’s going to look at it as a practice drill.

I’m happy that the public meeting was changed to a different night and venue from the regular board meeting. I was concerned the School Board would between Community Water and Johnson Waterworks.

Also, Mayor Hackett said she will put the contract for the town’s mowing up for bid and said she has asked Best Pest Control to work up an estimate for service.

Calendar The Clinton City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Clinton Municipal Airport. The meeting was scheduled for last week but was cancelled due to a conflict with a Municipal League workshop.

The Van Buren County Quorum Court will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, at the Courthouse Annex on Highway 65 in Clinton. The meeting is open to the public.

The Clinton School District School Board will hold its

monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17. The meeting was moved from Monday, Jan. 15, due a a conflict with basketball games.

The annual First Responders Appreciation dinner has been set for Feb. 3. More details will follow.

Coming in March: The sixth annual Hunger Run is set for March 31. Registration must be completed by March 13 to receive a T-shirt.

For more information email clintonhungerrun@gmail.com

The Young Christian Homemaker

By Amanda Berger

Safety of Our Children Almost everyone in the state of Arkansas knows by now about the threat that happened toward Clinton School. Or the threat that didn’t happen by said person…I don’t even know what the full truth is at this point.

As a mother who’s got two boys that attend this school it is still unsettling.

It is a different world we live in than what it was even 20 years ago. Most people don’t want to believe it, but the Bible

is being played out right before our eyes.

Parents we need to stay strong in our faith and convictions of the Lord. In the morning before sending your kids to school pray for God’s protection over them. We also need to pray for the teachers and staff. They spend eight hours plus a day with our kids to teach them, and to keep them safe. Remember that.

With that said I want to do everything in my power to keep our boys safe, even

Won’t you take him home? – Jackson is a young male terrier mix less than a year old. He is calm, loves people and other dogs.

Unknown how he feels about cats. Meet him and others at need a home at SNYP Arkansas Animal Shelter in Clinton, 745-7697. if that means looking into other means of schooling for our children. I have always stayed away from the thought of home schooling. The reasoning behind it is because I do not feel that I would have the patience and ability to home school them.

I applaud any family that is home schooling their children. So here I am, debating whether or not this is an option for our family. My fear is that I would fail them in trying to teach them.

This is real and raw from a momma’s heart. Everyone always says to figure out your “why” of wanting to do something. My “why” for considering home schooling would be for safety purposes.

There are still people today who believe that something tragic wouldn’t happen here in our town but look at what happened at Sandy Hook or the small country church in Texas.

Now in light of what has happened at the school and their procedure, I hope that all the parents who feel like their children’s safety was in question attend the school board meetings to get involved. Not only go to the meetings but get out and vote! These board members were voted in, if you do not feel they have your kids best interest then vote for the person who you feel does.

Please don’t just sit by. Think about the safety of our children.

January 16, 2018 go into executive session immediately to give folks a chance to leave.

Thanks to Warren Johnson I started my workday out with a hankie. He has put together a memorial for 2017, remembering those we lost.

And we lost a lot of people, from those way too young to those who lived over 100 years. Most died from illnesses, some from accidents, but too many chose to end their own lives.

If you’re feeling over-

whelmed and hopeless, call the National Suicide hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

Your call will be kept confidential.

If you would like to see Warren’s annual tribute to our lost loved ones, check out his Facebook page, Van Buren County AR: Thanks for the Memories or on You Tube: https:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=nZ2gqvWB5YA&feature=youtu.be.

This is a true community service. Thank you, Warren.

Animals, roads on agenda at Fairfield Bay

By Thomas Welch

The Fairfield Bay City Council received reports from departments heads at its January meeting last week.

The animal shelter reported that at the end of the year there were six dogs and three cats at the shelter. It adopts out or ships out of state for adoption most of the animals it takes in. The Animal Protection Officers are enforcing city ordinances relative to animal welfare throughout the city, including dogs left outside in severe weather.

It was announced that Lost Creek is the highest priority road for resurfacing. The city will know in early February if grant money will be re-

ceived for the resurfacing. Lazy Oak Ridge and Oak Ridge are the next two priority streets for improvements.

A grant has been submitted for a new backup generator at the Senior Center. Another grant has been submitted for improvements to the kitchen in the Conference Center.

During 2017, 267 building permits were issued including permits for seven new homes. The Public Safety staff is reviewing needs for a building expansion. IF this occurs, it is proposed that it will come from money set aside from Fire Department and EMS funding over the next few years. The city does not propose borrowing any money for this expansion.

UACCM announced fall honors students The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton is proud to announce the Chancellor’s Scholars and Academic Honors lists of students for the fall 2017 semester. The Chancellor’s Scholars List recognizes fulltime students who completed at least 12 college-level credit hours with a 4.00 grade point average.

Students named as Chancellor’s Scholars in Van Buren County follow (in alphabetical order by city): Bee Branch Taylor Davis, Ashley Whaley Clinton – Nathan Spencer

Fairfield Bay – Casey Allen The Academic Honors List recognizes full-time students who completed at least 12 college-level credit hours with a 3.50 to 3.99 grade point average. Students named as Academic Honors recipients in Van Buren County follow (in alphabetical order by city): Bee Branch – Emily Moses, Colter Hinchey Clinton – Madeline Stagg Fairfield Bay – Maizey Harper Scotland – Stephanie Kelley

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January 16, 2018

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Constable Philips seeks new term Hooper announces re-election bid Constable Ingram Philips, Indian Rock Township, recently announced intent to stand for re-election. He has served since 2009.

Indian Rock encompasses Fairfield Bay and portions of Van Buren County. Its constable is the elected official for two years.

The position is governed by state statute, requiring a specific uniform, extensive classroom and field training, weapons qualifications, marked vehicle and its equipment. The constable is a Constitutional peace officer whose jurisdiction is separate from city or county.

Since 2010, Philips has been fully certified by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards to conduct law enforcement. He is on duty an average 50 hours per week. Two years ago, he joined the Bay Police Reserves as a patrolman. His activities are typical of most peace officers —patrol, traffic, warrant and search service, assists to fire and emergency medical, participation in community events, education and general assistance unrelated to law enforce-

ment. Previously, he served as a Van Buren County court security officer.

Col. Philips (U.S. Army-retired) was a soldier for 30 years.

During service, he was awarded the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star and 6 Meritorious Service medals.

He is a combat veteran. Philips served most assignments with frontline forces in Korea, the Persian Gulf, Cyprus and Germany. Following the military years, he was active with the Bexar County, Texas, sheriff’s office citizen patrols, Volunteers in Policing Services (San Antonio Police), wrote a novel, was a stand-in member of the Arkansas Capitol Historical Preservation District and Republican Party of Arkansas sergeant-atarms.

Ingram and his justice of the peace wife, Mary, founded the cancer charity, “Care Cap Connections” in 2006. Their many volunteers have made and given away across the nation over 81,500 kerchiefs to women and children experiencing chemotherapy.

In 2017, governor Asa Hutchinson appointed him as one of 15 citizens on the Arkansas Veterans’

Philips Commission.

His five-year commission entails statewide assistance activities to veterans and military retirees.

Ingram’s life philosophy: “I try to devote myself to God, family and community. It is an honor to wear the US flag and the badges of Indian Rock and Fairfield Bay. My oath is precious. As constable (and police officer), I seek to be equally respectful and fair to all people. The law is clear and is blind to rich and poor, matters not the social position or gender or race of anyone. I swore to support the Constitutional rights of all and to protect your lives with my own. From the first day you elected me, I was humbled and tried to give you my best. If re-elected, I will be thankful for your vote and pledge to uphold my commitment always.”

Our Van Buren County Family Album

By Shay Belonie

Roger W. Hooper announces he will be seeking another term as Van Buren County judge.

“It has been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Van Buren County since January 2013.

I wish to continue to serve and am announcing my candidacy for the fouryear term (20192022) as your county judge under the Democrat ticket.”

Hooper and his wife, Jeanie, have been married for 45 years. They have two children and nine grand and great-grandchildren.

“My management career before being your county judge was in the food and poultry business for 37 years in various management positions. Most of these positions required managing capital and operating budgets plus dealing with state and federal regulatory agencies.

“I’m involved with many professional organizations and local civic organizations. Professional organizations are County Judges’ Association and Uncommon Communities (an organization set up by the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute to pro-

mote community economic growth in a five-county are for Pope, Yell, Perry, Conway and Van Buren County). Local civic groups are the Fairfield Bay Lions Club, Fairfield Bay Rotary, United Way of Van Buren County, Van Buren County Cattlemen Association, Chamber of Commerce and attendance of many local civil activities.”

Hooper and his wife are active members of Fairfield Bay Baptist Church.

Hooper obtained a bachelor of science degree in business management from Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas.

“During my 2010 campaign, we outlined five important steps that my administration would carry out: 1. Develop a road improvement plan.

As of today, we have improved 530 miles of th 820 miles of county roads. Plus added 75 miles of new chip and seal and almost 1 million tons of gravel. If re-elected, my goal would be to have all 820 miles improved, another 75 miles of new chip and seal, and 500,000 additional tons of gravel.

2. Promote economic growth. State unemployment rate

Hooper showed a reduction from 13 percent in January 2011 to the most recent month of under 5 percent.

3. Be conservative in managing a budget. We have had seven years of a balanced budget with flat spending and no increase in taxes.

4. Maximize revenues from grants. In the last seven years we have received over $4 million in road and public improvement grants.

Plus, almost $5 million from gas companies to repair damaged roads.

5. Be accessible.

We continue to have 10 local community spring meetings to give county updates and quarterly updates in the newspaper.”

“I will continue to work diligently in the above five areas. I would sincerely appreciate your vote and support in 2018.”

Hunley to run for 8th term Kim Hunley announces she is seeking an eighth term to the office of Van Buren County treasurer in the May Democratic primary election.

Hunley is a lifelong resident of Van Buren County. She is married to Ben Hunley, and has three step sons, Schaff, Jack and Henry. She is the daughter of Kenneth and Wanda Keeling.

Hunley has 308 Continuing Education hours through the Association of Arkansas Counties.

She has served on

the Continuing Education Board, the Arkansas County Treasurers Executive Board as treasurer, and as the 2nd Congressional District Legislative representative as well as on the Arkansas County Treasurer's Automation Committee as secretary/treasurer.

She has served as the Van Buren County 4H treasurer and on the board of directors for Ozark Opportunities on their personnel and retirement committees as well as serving as board chair.

“It is a joy and a

Hunley blessing to serve the citizens of Van Buren County and I appreciate your support to continue providing courteous, prompt, and accurate county records,” Hunley said.

Home Health Chosen as 2017 Department of the Year

Ozark Health announces 2017 Employee of the Year

Ozark Health has an outstanding Home Health department. Not only are they 5 star, they are also in the top 25 for patient satisfaction in the country. They currently serve 176 patients with ages ranging from birth to 94 with a staff of 29 full and part-time. The Home Health department at Ozark Health serves all of Van Buren County, and handles special physician requests in Searcy County.

They are the only Home Health agency in Van Buren County and Searcy County who serves the needs of pediatric patients. Pam Leal, Home Health manager says, "This team truly has a passion in caring for patients in our county. The staff always goes above and beyond. It is an honor to receive the first department of the year award and I am blessed to be a part of this team."

Ozark Health is pleased to announce that Lance Brown has been chosen as the 2017 Employee of the Year. Lance has worked at Ozark Health for 13 years. He mainly does rehab in the nursing home area, but occasionally does Home Health therapy. Lance says he enjoys working where he does, and seeing his patients-he says that he learns something new every day. Lance lives in Choctaw with his wife Jayme and children Sydney and Jerod. When Lance is not at work, he enjoys fishing, and participates in bass tournaments on a regular basis. Ozark Health is so happy to have Lance on our team. He makes Ozark Health a better place, we appreciate him so much!! Congratulations Lance!!

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Obituaries

Vivian Stanley

Vivian Dorothy Mae Stanley, 93, of Scotland, Arkansas was born February 16, 1924 to the late Frank and Louise (Leoble) Bessent in Nixon, Texas and passed from this life January 8, 2018 at her home in Scotland, Arkansas. Vivian had a long and interesting life, co-owning and operating Stanley’s Florist and Nursery in Galveston, Texas, and directing multiple senior activity centers after relocating to Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 55 years, William “Bill” Stanley Sr.; one son, William “Bill” Stanley Jr.; one brother, Arthur Bessent; one sister, Doreen Williams; and one granddaughter, Tawnya Frye-Holt.

Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Kenneth Stanley Sr. (Sharon) of Lutz, Florida, Rudy Stanley Sr. (Bobbie) of Pottsville, Arkansas; one daughterin-law, Gail Stanley of Brusly, Louisiana; one daughter, Shirley Frye (Hollis) of Scotland, Arkansas; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Visitation was 1-2 p.m. Monday, January 15, 2018 at the Scotland Baptist Church. Funeral services were 2 p.m. at the church with interment at Foster Cemetery.

Larry Simpkins

Larry Don Simpkins, 71, of Clinton passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018. He was born June 1, 1946 in Arkansas to the

late James Thomas and Lucille Bradford Simpkins. Larry served in the United States Navy and later retired from the United States Marine Corps.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Betty Jean Simpkins; children, James Dale Simpkins, Lathresa and husband Barry Clark; siblings, , Anita and husband Bobby Jean Goodnight, Tony and wife Maureen Simpkins, Richard and wife Kathrine Simpkins, William and wife Dawn Simpkins, Cindy and husband Richard McClure, Linda Jane Cooley, Bonnie and husband William Wagner; grandchildren, Canon Bey and husband Renner Reed, Kegan Leach, Bethany Ingram; great-grandchildren, Augusta "Gus," Emet Grace, Levi, Jaxon and many friends and other family members.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Stevie Simpkins, Jarrod Simpkins.

Services will be held at a later date.

Donations may be made to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program.

Forest, Arkansas; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; two brothers, George Brazeal, Harold Brazeal; one sister, Laverne Smith, all of Pineville, Missouri; step children and step grandchildren.

A graveside service was Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Plant Cemetery in Clinton, Arkansas.

Emerie Campbell

Tincy Ward of Greenbrier, formerly of Shirley, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Arrangements pending by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Greenbrier.

Emerie Kaye Campbell was born October 25, 2017 to Brian and Corrina Campbell in Conway, Arkansas and was called to Heaven on January 8, 2018.

Left to cherish her precious memory are her parents of Clinton; her twin brother, Ezra Campbell; brother Emmett Campbell; sister Ember Hamilton; grandparents, great-grandparents, great-great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous other relatives.

Emerie's funeral will be 10 a.m.

Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas.

Ruby Cooley

Cloye Clayton

Tincy Ward

Ruby Adline Cooley was born on December 12, 1938 in West Plains, Missouri to the late Leamon and Jessie Brazeal. She married Marvin L. Cooley on November 16,1970.

Ruby was a Baptist, a factory worker and childcare provider.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Marvin L. Cooley, brothers, sisters and one son.

Ruby is survived by one son, Bill Cooley of Green

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13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Myrtle Greiner and husband Chuck of Marshall, Ruenell Clayton and husband Clovis of Marshall and Willie Casto of Rogers.

Cloye is preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Peggy Muncy; one son, Ricky Clayton; brother, Ira Gene Parks; sister, Juanita Ward and one infant sister, Mary Alice Parks.

Funeral services were Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Archey Valley Church near Chimes. Burial was in Archey Valley Cemetery.

Cloye Bernice Clayton, age 86 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Conway Regional Hospital. She was born in Imo, Arkansas on December 8, 1931 to William Arthur Parks and Nellie Duncan Parks.

Cloye attended Archey Valley Church.

Survivors include her husband, Roy Clayton; one son, Galen Clayton of Hector;

Frances Cates

Frances Ernestine Cates, age 86, of Greenbrier, Arkansas, passed away on January 8, 2018. Born on May 18, 1931 in Hooks, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Maggie Sullivan Jester.

Frances was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother.

She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Church of the Nazarene.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Barbara VanDiest and her grandson Lee Daniel Vaughan.

She is survived by her husband George Cates; her children, Robin Cates, Susan Cates, Teena Ferrier and her husband David and Mark Cates; her brothers, Junior Jester and Gary Jester; her sister Patsy Goza; her grandchildren Michelle Sandgren and her husband Todd, Miranda Reed, Amber Bobo, Billy Pierce, Amy Stone and her husband Jimmie, Tye Smith and Mishanda Wojo; and threegreat-grandchildren. Mrs. Cates is also survived by her other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hills Church of the Naza-

January 16, 2018 rene. Interment was in the McNew Cemetery.

Thomas House

Thomas Leon House, age 64 of Snowball, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, January 12, 2018. He was born in Harrison, Arkansas on October 9, 1953 to Thomas House and Margaret Deon Livingston House Horton.

Tom was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

Tom had an excellent sense of humor and liked to joke and tease with his family.

Survivors include one son, Thomas Wayne House and wife Amber of Marshall; three grandchildren; one sister, Shirley Switzer of Marshall; and numerous other family and friends.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Carla Ann House and Amanda Gale Barrett; one infant grandchild; and one brother, Jimmy Dale House.

Graveside services were Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Snowball Cemetery.

Mardell Gray

Mardell Gray, age 82 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, January 13, 2018. She was born in Searcy County, Arkansas on May 7, 1935 to Thurman

Hogue and Dessie Harris Hogue.

Mardell was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marshall. She retired from RockTenn.

Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Ellison Bruce Gray; two sons, Darrell Gray and wife Sherron and Rusty Gray and wife Norma, both of Conway; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Ricky Hogue and wife Regina of Marshall and Jim Hogue and wife Gerda of Bend, Oregon.

Mardell is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Jannavieve Virden and Barbara Sanders; and three brothers, HT Hogue, Bill Hogue and Jack Hogue.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m.

Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall with Bro. Roy Ragland and Bro. Eddie Ragsdale officiating.

Burial will be in Canaan Cemetery near Marshall.

Doyle Jolly

Doyle Harvey Jolly passed away January 9, 2018. He was born July 25, 1920. He lived on the farm where he grew up for 97 years.

Doyle spent one year in CCC Camp.

Then he met his beautiful wife on the lawn of Centerville Methodist Church during an annual Mothers Day Singing. Doyle was drafted on October 2, 1942. He spent time in France and Germany at the Battle of The Bulge and on beaches of Normandy.

Doyle was preceded in death by his son whom he lost recently, Hal Jolly, a brother and a sster.

He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Grace (Webb) Jolly; five children and many grandchildren.

Funeral was Saturday at Centerville Methodist CHurh with burial in McNew Cemetery, Greenbrier.

In Loving Memory of

Donnie Dean Thompson

September 28, 1941 - January 19, 2000 No more your face to look upon Or your beautiful smile to see Though deep inside our heart we know You still reside with us.

When the sun casts down its golden rays That’s when we see your smile Then rain drops fall just like our tears And our heart aches for a while.

A rainbow in the sky appears With a beauty of its own And on the breeze we hear your voice It whispers you’re not alone.

We Love and Miss You, Betty, Billy, Deanna, Dena and Mark

The Voice of Van Buren County

January 16, 2018

Bacteria necessary for health

Geri's Fit Tips What are probiotics?

The word probiotic means “for life.”

In simple terms, probiotics are defined as the good bacteria in our body. Most people are under the impression that all bacteria are harmful, but that could not be further from the truth.

Our environment is covered with bacteria. Your body and practically everything you come into contact with is covered with bacteria. In fact, between 400 and 500 different species of bacteria live in your GI tract.

In ideal circumstances, while potentially dangerous strains of bacteria might be present, beneficial bacteria are able to keep their numbers in check.

But when certain “bad” strains of bacteria get out of control we begin to experience problems ranging from something as simple as diarrhea to a more serious systemic infection.

There’s no way to get rid of all the potentially pathogenic bacteria from our environment. For humans to exist, a balance must be maintained, not only in our external environment, but in our internal environment as well. It's easy for bad bacteria to get a foothold in the GI tract with poor diets and the use of antibiotics which don't differentiate between good and bad bacteria they destroy.

The best way of establishing and replenishing good bacterial flora is by using fermented foods like sauerkraut, buttermilk and yogurt.

Each of us ideally should include a small amount of naturally fermented food in our diet each day.

But that isn't always possible, and that's when a probiotic supplement can be useful. The dosage of probiotic supplements is based solely on the number of live organisms present in the product. Good results are most often attained by taking between five and 20 billion viable bacteria per day.

So if you have taken antibiotics or eat a poor diet be sure and make probiotics part of your daily regimen.

Ron’s

chicken soup

Signs your grandchild might be gifted

Five generations The Nicholson family of Clinton posed for a five generations photo when they gathered on Christmas Eve. They are (back row) Tracy Light, Jerry Nicholson, (front row) Kristen Crawford holding baby Addely Brown, and Hazel Nicholson. They are Hazel’s son, Jerry, granddaughter, Tracy, great-granddaughter, Kristen, and great-great-granddaughter, Addely. Not only was it Christmas Eve, it was also Hazel’s 86th birthday.

– Geri Cabana, RN

(Photo by Betty Lee)

Farmers may be eligible for aid Farm Services Agency

The recent drought has caused severe damage in Van Buren County. Farms and ranches suffering severe damage may be eligible for assistance under the Emergency Conservation Program administered by the Van Buren County Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Office if the damage: Will be so costly to rehabilitate that federal assistance is or will be needed to return the land to

productive agriculture use Is unusual and is not the type that would recur frequently in the same area Affect the productive capacity of the farmland Will impair or endanger the land A producer qualifying for ECP assistance may receive cost-share up to 75 percent of the eligible cost of restoration. No producer is eligible for more than $200,000 cost sharing per disas-

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ter occurrence. The minimum qualifying cost for restoration is $1000. The following types of measures may be eligible: Drought Emergency Measures, including constructing wells, developing springs, installing water tanks and connecting to Rural Water sources Producers who have suffered a loss from the recent disaster should contact the local FSA Office. The signup dates are from January 5, 2018 through

February 4, 2018.

Funds are currently not available.

To be eligible for assistance, practices must not be started until all of the following are met: An application for cost-share assistance has been filed The local FSA County Committee or its representative has conducted an onsite inspection The Agency responsible for technical assistance, has made a needs determination

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Clubs The Idle Hour bridge club met at the home of Gay Whillock last Thursday.

Winners for the evening were: high, Billie Fendley; second high, Betty Clark; traveling, Coni Reamey; and bingo Mary Edwards.

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Parents see their children all the time, and therefore may miss some things others can see. Plus, parents have relatively little experience with children and may attribute the remarkable to the common. But you, as a grandparent, can often spot those little “quirks” of personality that may be a sign that your grandchild is gifted. Something you already suspected because of the apple and the tree thing.* Approximately 6 percent of America’s children are gifted, so it is up to you as a grandparent to observe for those telltale signs that signify your progeny’s greatness.

As they get a little older they will need special attention and education to maximize their potential.

Here are some of those signs that might be a predictor of your grandchild’s super intelligence: Intense gaze.

Studies have found that infants who gaze intently at their surroundings for longer periods of time do have a higher I.Q. They are looking at things because they are curious and eager to learn. That’s a good sign.

Temper tantrums.

I know what you are going to say, all your grandchildren are gifted because they all throw fits. It takes more than reading one sign to tell if you are on the right road.

Gifted children are very determined, and if they are stopped before completing

what they are trying to do, they may get very frustrated.

The roll-over. Is the child displaying advanced motor skills development?

Can he/she roll over or grasp things before their third month?

Sensitivity. Is the child aware of and sensitive to the emotions of others around them?

Perceptive. Can your grandchild tell when you have cut your hair, or have a new car?

Recall. Does the child have a good memory? Can he/she remember where they put their shoes? Can they remember what they just did? Can they remember what they just did?

Sense of humor.

Can the child get jokes, or see the humorous?

Poor sleeper. A gifted child is often so stimulated that they have difficulty falling asleep at night.

One word of caution, just because a child shows early signs of higher intelligence, doesn’t mean that it will always be the case. It’s just like everything else, if it isn’t fed and taken care of, it won’t grow.

Their curiosity for learning must be nurtured, so it may up to you as the grandparent to help see that is done. * ”The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” There are other variations of this old saying. Like in my case, “The nut doesn’t fall from the tree.”

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Best Care training If you are a caregiver for young children and would like to learn more about ways to educate and care for them, you may be interested in training opportunities such as Best Care.

The University of Arkansas, Cooperative Extension Service, in partnership with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education offers 10 hours of professional development training for educators or caregivers of young children.

This training op-

portunity is offered free of charge and is verified training through the new Professional Development Registry.

The training will take place on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Van Buren County Library. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the session starting at 8 a.m..

To register, go to the Van Buren County Extension Office Website at uaex.edu/counties/ van-buren/ or contact Torrie Caston at 501745-7117 r tcaston@ uaex.edu.

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Senior Center Menus / January Scotland Clinton/Damascus Jan. 15 – Closed Jan. 16 – Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit.

Jan. 17 – Swiss steak, rice, okra, roll, fruit.

Jan. 18 – Chicken and dumplings, green beans, stewed tomatoes, butter bars.

Jan. 22 – Pinto beans w/ham, spinach topped tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie.

Jan. 23 – Spaghetti w/meat sauce, greens beans, salad, French bread, brownie muffin.

Jan. 24 – Cheese burger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, wheat bread, pineapples.

Jan. 25 – Hash-

brown ham casserole, spring salad, breadstick, strawberries, angel food cake.

Jan. 29 – Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit.

Jan. 30 – Cheesy chicken and potato casserole, Brussels sprouts, roll, winter hot fruit.

Jan. 31 – Taco soup, chips, salad, strawberries and bananas.

Shirley

Jan. 15 – Closed Jan. 16 – Hamburger, mexicali, baked beans, melons/ strawberries.

Jan. 17 – Pork loin, pickled beets, broccoli, roll, peach cobbler.

Jan. 18 – Taco soup, chips, salad, strawberries/bananas.

School menus Clinton Junior and Senior High

Jan. 15 – No school Jan. 16 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Chili, crackers, peanut butter and jelly sandwich or pizza, corn, salad, juice/ fruit.

Jan. 17 – Breakfast: Cereal, French toast sticks, pears.

Lunch: Steak fingers or baked ham, creamed potatoes, green peas, rolls, fruit.

Jan. 18 – Breakfast: Biscuit, sausage, pears. Lunch: Burrito chili/cheese or enchilada/breadstick, salad, pinto beans, juice/applesauce.

Jan. 19 – Breakfast: Cereal, toast/jelly, fruit. Lunch: Hot dog or barbecue pork sandwich, fries, coleslaw, cookie, pears.

Clinton Elementary

Jan. 15 – No school Jan. 16 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Spaghetti, salad, black-eyed peas, breadsticks, applesauce.

Jan. 17 – Breakfast: Pancakes, bacon, mixed fruit.

Lunch: Chicken nuggets, broccoli and cheese, baked beans, roll, mixed fruit.

Jan. 18 – Break-

fast: Sausage biscuit, pears. Lunch: Soft taco/cheese, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, applesauce.

Jan. 19 – Breakfast: Cereal, toast/jelly, apple half. Lunch: Hamburger, tater wedges, orange half.

Shirley Schools

Jan. 15 – Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, fruit. Lunch: Chicken sandwich, salad cup, quickbaked potato, broccoli/celery w/ranch, fruit.

Jan. 16 – Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin, fruit. Lunch: Deli sandwich, veggie sticks/ranch, pinto beans, fruit, sugar cookie.

Jan. 17 – Breakfast: Sausage, egg, cheese biscuit, fruit.

Lunch: Chicken noodle soup/crackers, grilled cheese sandwich, broccoli salad, baby carrots, fruit.

Jan. 18 – Breakfast: Waffles, fruit.

Lunch: Hamburger steak, potatoes and gravy, seasoned broccoli, fruit, hot roll.

Jan. 19 – Breakfast: Sausage, gravy, biscuit, fruit. Lunch: Nacho grande, carrots/ranch, corn, fruit.

Jan. 22 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit. Lunch: Mac and cheese, mini corndogs, spinach salad,

Jan. 22 – Sliced ham, black-eyed peas, greens, cran-apple dessert.

Jan. 23 – Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, Italian mixed vegetables, wheat bread, fresh fruit.

Jan. 24 – Chicken Parmigiana/sauce, spinach salad, corn, breadstick, spiced peaches.

Jan. 25 – Fries fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding.

Jan. 29 – Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit.

Jan. 30 – Swiss steak, rice, okra, roll, fruit.

Jan. 31 – Chicken and dumplings, green beans, stewed tomatoes, butter bars. baked beans, fruit.

Jan. 23 – Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin, fruit. Lunch: Barbecue pork, fries, coleslaw, baked beans, roll, fruit.

Jan. 24 – Breakfast: Quick oats, cinnamon toast, fruit.

Lunch: Chili/crackers, veggie sticks/ ranch, fruit, cinnamon roll.

Jan. 26 - Breakfast: Chocolate gravy, biscuit, fruit. Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, salad, broccoli/cheese, corn, fruit.

Jan. 29 – Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, fruit. Lunch: Cheeseburger, fries, broccoli/dip, fruit, chocolate chip cookie.

Jan 30 – Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin, fruit. Lunch: Frito pie, baby carrots, refried beans, fruit.

Jan. 31 – Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, toast, fruit.

Lunch: Crispitos, pinto beans, veggie sticks, jalapena rice, fruit.

Feb. 1 – Breakfast: French toast, fruit. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit, roll.

Feb. 2 – Breakfast: Sausage gravy, biscuit, fruit. Lunch: Beef vegetable soup, salad, crackers, peanut butter sandwich, fruit.

Jan. 15 – Closed Jan. 16 – Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit.

Jan. 17 – Swiss steak, rice, okra, roll, apricots.

Jan. 18 – Pork roast, AuGratin potatoes, orange glazed beats, wheat bread, apple cake.

Jan. 22 – Cheeseburger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, wheat bread, pineapple.

Jan. 23 – Pinto beans/ham, breaded tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie.

Jan. 24 – Lemon pepper chicken, baked corn casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie.

Jan. 25 – Spaghetti/meat sauce, green beans, salad, fresh bread, brownie

January 16, 2018 muffin.

Jan. 29 – Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, mixed fruit.

Jan. 30 – Cheesy chicken and potato casserole, Brussels sprouts, roll, winter hot fruit.

Jan. 31 – Hashbrown ham casserole, spring salad, breadstick, strawberries, angel food cake.

Fairfield Bay

Jan. 17 – Spaghetti w/meat sauce, green beans, salad, French bread, brownie muffin.

Jan. 18 – Pinto beans w/ham, zucchini and tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie.

Jan. 19 – Sliced turkey, sweet potatoes, cream-style corn, roll, apple crisp.

Jan. 23 – Baked

chicken strips, cauliflower and cheese sauce, peas and carrots, cookie.

Jan. 24 – Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, Italian mix vegetables, wheat bread, fresh fruit.

Jan. 25 – Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding.

Jan. 30 – Ravioli/sauce, peas and carrots, salad, garlic bread, hot cinnamon applesauce.

Jan. 31 – Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit.

Clinton, Shirley and Scotland centers are open Monday-Thursday. Damascus is open Tuesday and Thursday. Fairfield Bay is open Tuesday-Friday.

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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)

The Voice of Van Buren County

January 16, 2018 James and Joyce Burns Scotland

Sorry that I have been out of pocket for the last three weeks.

James had pneumonia and was in Ozark Health for several days before Christmas and of course everything goes wrong when one has a lot of things to do. He wanted me to be sure and tell everyone that he had the best of care and they kept him until all of his infection was gone and he is better than he has been since early spring.

We had our First Saturday Breakfast last week and as usual we had a good crowd. We thank all of you that came, for remembering it, even though I did not get it into the paper.

This was the first year in many that we did not go to Alaska for Christmas. Our son, Tim and his wife, Jennifer, came here this year and spent the week of Christmas with us.

Our grandson Nathan came on the 20th of December and stayed until Jan 8. He flew back to Anchorage on Monday and our granddaughter Sydney flew in from the country of Scotland on Wednesday.

(She has been going

to school over there).

She will be here until April then she is going back to Alaska to start her nursing classes. It is wonderful to be able to visit with all of them and it was nice to be home this Christmas.

We are sad to hear that Vivian Stanley has passed away.

Our prayers are with her family in their time of grief.

Ruth Bruce had knee surgery on Wednesday of last week and is now home to recover and do her therapy. Glad that she is on the mend.

Mary Scroggins has been under the weather this last week and we wish her a speedy recovery and good health.

Winter is here again and the cold will be here for a while.

Everyone be warm and safe this week.

If you have Scotland News call James Burns at 592-3935 and he can be sure

that it gets in the paper.

Kay Weaver Senior Centers

It is that time again. Every year we are required to renew our client registration. So, if you have not signed up yet, please make sure you do it soon. Also, if you know of someone who would be eligible to enjoy the services the program offers, please let your center director know so they can contact them and get them signed up, too.

Also, remember you can eat at any one of the centers. It is always fun to visit the other centers and

see other folks that have the same interests. So, expand your horizons in 2018. We need new clients.

I have enjoyed writing about things that happen at the senior centers. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Sometimes I run out of ideas! I love each one of you and would welcome any ideas you might have.

I am working on getting some new menu items. It is difficult to come up with new healthy foods to serve our folks.

Lots of products say they are good for aches and pains. But who wants aches and pains?

Jeff Burgess Crabtree

EHC holds exercise classes weekly, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-11 a.m. in their Alread clubhouse. Then on Thursdays they’re quilting, 9-11 a.m., in the same location. Interested persons are invited.

Eunice Lemings tells me the theme for this month’s Senior Nite Potluck is “soup.” These potlucks are always delicious so there should be some very pleasing choices. Bird Nest Soup anyone? It’s open to persons 55 or greater, Friday, January 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the Crabtree Foursquare Church’s old sanctuary kitchen.

Ran into Joy Lem-

Page 7 ings at the store. She said she would have preferred I not mention her name in regards to her donation to The White Family’s award winning Christmas display in Crabtree. I told her sisters Diane and Janie had insisted. It’s a blessing to live in an area where doing good for good’s sake without recognition is the standard.

My neighbor Brad Attitudes says he can’t stand much more of this cold weather regardless of how it impacts insect populations come spring. Maybe this most recent return to the deep freeze is the last, or maybe not.

My friend and fellow organic gardener Lalla Ostergren says this is a great time of year to finalize plans for the coming gardening season. She says it’ll take your mind off the cold and get your taste buds to salivating. She’s encouraging me to get ready to plant seeds indoors, such as leeks (10-12 weeks before last expected frost), broccoli (6-8 weeks before), cauliflower (6-8 weeks), and cabbage (5-8 weeks).

There was more she wanted to share but it would take a gardening column to cover it all.

If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.

Thelma Murray Shirley

Pam Murray and Thelma Murray visited Corey and Desiree Murray and their three sons of Greenbrier and Cameron and Joni Murray and their daughter of Conway Saturday afternoon.

Erica and John Ruelle of Beebe become parents of twins on Friday, Jan-

uary 5. The girls are named Ella and Emma. Grandparents are Susan and Mike Howard and Eric Murray of Ward, great-grandparents are Rhonda and Johnny Carlton and Fred and Wendelea Murray of Fox. Erica is a former resident of Shirley.

Joan Allen spent Tuesday through Saturday in the hospital at Conway. She was a very sick lady but is better now and she is home.

Visiting Jerel and Kathleen Brown over the holidays were their children and grandchildren Jeremy, Marcia, Laya and Holland Brown of East End and Quinn and Sharon, Maddy and Braxton Best of Haskell.

Has everyone been enjoying how white and beautiful the sycamore trees are this winter along the creeks and rivers?

Amanda Berger Highway 110

Here on the mountain we enjoyed the warmer temps while they lasted and the much needed rain that we got. Thursday the temps dropped dramatically with gusty cold winds. I won't lie, I am ready for spring to get here.

Continue to pray for Nancy Lowrance.

Thankfully she did not have appendicitis like the doctors thought at first but now believe it is Chron’s disease.

I was blessed to celebrate my birthday with my family this week. I cannot wait to see what this next year has in store.

Laura Emberton celebrated her birthday this week too.

Happy Birthday Laura!

If you have any news to share please email me at paigeberger2013@gmail. com or call 745-4639.

NOTICE To All Customers of Arkansas Telephone Company The Public Service Commission designated Arkansas Telephone Company as an “Eligible Telecommunications Carrier” for its service area for universal service purposes. The goal of universal service is to provide all Arkansas Telephone Company service area customers access to essential telecommunications services.

Arkansas Telephone Company provides single party residence and business service (with local usage) at rates which range from $10.52 per month for residential customers and $20.57 per month for business customers. (These rates include the monthly fee for the subscriber line charge, but do not include taxes, surcharges, or other fees that may be applicable.) These rates also provide: • • • • • • •

Voice grade access to the public switched network Touch tone service Access to emergency services Access to operator services Access to interchange service (long distance carriers) Access to directory assistance Toll blocking for qualifying low-income customers Use of some of these services may result in additional charges.

Arkansas Telephone Company would be pleased to provide you with specific rates for your area upon request.

Discounts Available for Low Income Customers If you are a low income customer you may qualify for Arkansas Telephone Company’s Lifeline Programs. This means that you may be eligible to receive a monthly discount for your basic phone charges.

Free toll blocking is also available for qualifying customers.

Please call 501-745-2114 if you have any questions.

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Parents from page 1

physical contact with the individual.” It did not offer further explanation. Later it was learned the accused man said he had no intention of shooting school children. The lockdown was lifted.

Meanwhile, Facebook was buzzing. Anger boiled over because of the way the situation was handled, especially because some were given information that allowed them to make an informed decision while others were not. At least one School Board member acknowledged he kept his children home until the lockdown was lifted. Many called for Vining to be fired.

Parents were also angry that they were not allowed to take their children home while they were in lockdown.

All sides seem to acknowledge that mistakes were made.

The district announced it would address the subject at its regular School Board meeting Wednesday, but a couple of hours later it was announced the meeting would be held Monday in the auditorium.

Last week’s incident was the third time during this school year that television reporters have descended on Clinton schools. Last fall, there were claims of undercooked food; a few weeks later, there was the incident on the football field when a player couldn’t breathe and fans thought paramedics took too long to get to him.

Police from page 1

on Jan. 9.

A Van Buren County deputy stopped the vehicle after it made an abrupt stop and cut across the turning lane onto Gravesville Cutoff, according to an affidavit for arrest.

Driver Mathew Chase Smith said the bad driving was because he missed a turn directed by his GPS. The deputy said he smelled marijuana and told Smith to get out of the car.

The female passenger did not have any identification with her but told the deputy her name was Lauren Hester, the report states. The deputy found that she was wanted on warrants from Searcy County and she was arrested.

A search of the vehicle turned up a small amount of crystalline substance that field tested for methamphetamine, according to the affidavit.

Van Buren County People

Sweet Memories Mae Shull Holloway

By Roxie Williams

I don’t know a lot about Miss Mae Holloway. I know she taught English and Literature at Clinton High School for years until retirement.

I know she lived in the Formosa community for many years with husband Oather, and was highly thought of in the community. She was a woman well-read and educated, traveled to distant countries, very active in helping establish Van Buren County Historical Society and Museum, and belonged to local EH Club. Whatever her accomplishments, I

know above all else, Mae Holloway was a faithful Christian that went quietly about her life, living her her Lord and doing right toward people wherever possible.

In the last years of her life, Miss Holloway resided in the Van Buren County Nursing Home. There were many things she could no longer do in life as she once did, but she still retained and practiced those natural actions of a gentle Christian woman. My mother, Winnie Williams, and I would go to visit Miss Mae. She welcomed us into her room as graciously as she once welcomed visi-

tors into her home in Formosa. During conversations, I reminded her of a time in the early 1980s when we were all gathered for Bible study; Jimmy Duncan had a thought about a scripture that reminded him of a poem he’d once learned many years ago. He tried to quote part of it in class, but as he struggled to remember how it went, Miss Mae quietly began reciting it. It was suddenly like Shakespeare standing in our midst to recite one of his sonnets.

I was awe-struck by her presentation, but also by the poem itself.

After church, I

January 16, 2018 asked Miss Holloway what the name of the poem was and she told me William Cullen Bryant’s “Thanatopsis.” She tried to find a copy for me in some of her old literature books, but couldn’t. I went to the local library to have then send off a request to Little Rock for help. A month later, the library called to say they’d finally found a copy of the poem. Not only did it become my favorite poem, but I’ve also made copies to share with others since then. The poem is about how one might look at death, and was written by a young man 18 years of age. His insight and contemplations of death went far beyond his years.

Miss Mae remembered the poem but

did not recall the Bible class incident.

However, her memory went back to the first time she ever recited a poem in public and she told Mom and me her story, putting us all to laughing.

She said, “I was just 7 or 8 years old and it was my very first day of school. The teacher, for whatever reason, selected me out of all the other children to come up and stand in front of the classroom to recite a poem. I was so very terrified that the only thing that would come to my mind was something my daddy taught me …

Roses on my shoulder; Slippers on my feet, I’m Papa’s little darling, Don’t you think I’m awful sweet!”

Changes to fishing regulations now in effect Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

Anglers venturing out for fishing will find a few changes to regulations on waters throughout Arkansas this year, many of which were passed to make things a little easier to get on the water and have fun fishing this year.

Jason Olive, AGFC assistant chief of fisheries management, says many changes were either simplifications or reductions to existing regulations.

“Simplifying things for anglers was a major focus this year and will be emphasized even more in coming years,” Olive said. “We want to remove as many barriers as possible for first-time anglers and make it easier for people who once Hester, 29, of Jacksonville has been charged with possession of methamphetamine less than 2 grams, a Class D felony. She has been released on $2,500 bond. Plea and arraignment are set for Feb. 15 in Van Buren County Circuit Court.

Smith, 22, of Harrison has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony, and possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony. His was released on $2,500 bond. Plea and arraignment are set for Feb. 15, 2018, in Van Buren County Circuit Court.

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fished to come back and enjoy the outdoors.”

This year, two of the regulation changes that were adopted by the Commission were proposed by members of the public: The opening date for hogging and noodling season south and east of U.S. Highway 67 was moved from June 1 to May 15, and Legal dimensions of baitfish traps were expanded.

One of the most anticipated fishing regulation changes for 2018 is the opening of crappie harvest on Lower White Oak Lake in Ouachita and Nevada counties for the first time since 2012. The lake was drained in 2012 for renovation of the water control infrastructure, and was re-

filled in 2013. Crappie were stocked in 2014 as 2-inch fingerlings. Biologists have sampled the crappie population for the last two years, and have determined that the population is healthy enough to be harvested under the statewide limit of 30 fish per person per day, with no minimum length restriction.

Arkansas does not have closed seasons for recreational fisheries, so the opening of crappie harvest on Lower White Oak Lake is the closest thing Arkansas has had in a long time to an “opening day” situation found on many northern waters.

Additionally, individual fishery management plans are created for each major waterbody in the

state, and many of these plans include public meetings to solicit input. Every year new regulation changes are adopted as a result of these public input processes.

The following trout regulations on the tailwaters of Bull Shoals and Norfork dams were the result of public input at management plan meetings: · The daily limit on all trout species combined is five, but only one of those fish may be 14 inches or larger. · The daily limit on cutthroat has been reduced to one, and the minimum length for that species is now 24 inches. · The daily limit on brook trout has been reduced to one. · When using natural (corn, worms,

sculpin) or scented bait (PowerBait) on the Bull Shoals and Norfork tailwaters, anglers may only use a single hooking point. · The Monkey Island Catch-and-Release Area on Bull Shoals Tailwater has been removed.

All regulations changes and explanations for their implementation can be found under the “Approved Regulations” tab at www.agfc. com/en/resources/ re g u l a t i o n s / c o d e .

Copies of the 2018 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook and 2018 Arkansas Trout Fishing Guidebook are being distributed across the state and are available for download at www. agfc.com/en/fishing/ general-fishing-regulations.

between a father and son has led to an arrest.

Carroll J. Grimes, 43, of Clinton was heard to yell at his son that he was going to kill him, according to an affidavit for arrest.

The son’s face was bloodied, according to the report.

Grimes was arrested on a charge of terroristic threatening- first degree. He has been released on $7,500 bond. Plea and arraignment are set for Feb. 6, 2016.

was driving a blue Ford pickup when a deputy tried to stop him because his license plate was not illuminated, according to arrest information. Turney sped up and a was driving at an excessive speed, the report states.

The pickup ran in to a ditch and the driver and passenger fled into the woods, the report states.

A tracking dog was brought in but the driver and female passenger were not caught. The passenger’s mother called

the sheriff’s office later and said her daughter was home, according to the report. Turney was arrested later. As well as fleeing, he faces several misdemeanor charges. His court date is set for Feb. 15.

A 19-year-old Heber Springs man has been charged with felony fleeing after an incident Jan. 3 on Highway 330 East.

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The Voice of Van Buren County

January 16, 2018

January 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loy Bobruk January 16 . . . . . . . . . . Kendra Habelitz January 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Hensley January 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler King January 16 . . . . . . . . . . . Tabitha Thomas January 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . Jesse Barnett January 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edna Beasley January 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lori Bolarick January 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . Marissa Lamb January 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neil Manning January 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristy Palmer January 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Poteet January 18 . . . . . . . . . . . Barry Anderson January 18 . . . . . . . . Rebekah Chasteen January 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamal Farrell January 18 . . . . . . . . . . Kenneth Jenkins January 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Linn January 18 . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Schenck January 18 . . . . . . . Richard Skudlarczyk January 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tatum Cook January 19 . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Donahue January 19 . . . . . . . . . Mercedes Duncan

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Fun & Games

Weekly Crossword

January 16, 2018

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.

A row, column and region consists of 9 cells and the whole game consists of 81 cells.

(Solution may be found on Page 2)

Rules

By EuGene Smith

Here at The Voice of Van Buren County, we love puzzles and games, contests and prizes. And we want you to play along with us.

Solve our Word Find puzzle and enter for a chance to win a prize. Puzzle entry may not be a photocopy, originals from newspaper only. Let us know “Where In the County Is This?” and you become eligible for our drawing for a one-year subscription to The Voice. There will be one winner for each contest every month.

To enter, mail your puzzles to The Voice / 328 Main St. / Clinton, AR 72031 or drop them by our downtown office, 328 Main St., Clinton. You can also call us at 7458040 to tell us where the week’s picture was taken. Deadline to enter is 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, 2018.

Drawing will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2.

Where In the County Is This?

Where can you see this windmill in Van Buren County? Tell us for your chance to win a one-year subscription to the Voice.

See Rules at left.

Quote of the week Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

- Martin Luther King Jr. - Jan. 15, 1929-April 4, 1968

Van Buren County Trivia No records exist of who the first white settlers were but indications are that they arrived in the area in the 1820s, settling in the area south of the Little Red River.

(Solution may be found on Page 2)

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CHURCH PAGE

Photo by EuGene Smith

Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Cornerstone Evangelical Church. If you can identify this Church call 745-8040.

(Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. 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 MainLine Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737

Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 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

Cornerstone Evangelical Church.

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Fishing Report

Trout guide Greg Seaton will be offering his free four-week fly-fishing clnics in Heber Springs starting in February. Now is the time to sign up. It's a great opportunity for the season kicks in on the Little Red to learn the ins and outs of the sport.

Central Arkansas

Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir

(update 1-102018) Bates Field and Stream (501-4701846) reported that most of Lake Conway was frozen. Water level was normal. Some anglers were trying their luck with crappie. The fish were reported in 4-7 feet of water, but results were poor. Use minnows or jigs. No other catches were reported.

Little Red River

(update 1-102018) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips.com (501-6909166) said the river remains low and clear with no generation on Tuesday and none scheduled for Wednesday (Jan.

10). During the milder weather (until Friday) expect smaller amounts of generation during the morning hours. Friday we could see an increase due to the low temps.

This will probably taper off over the weekend and begin again on Monday. Small tippet with midge emergers or pupa seems to be the best combination for taking trout under these conditions. There are a few browns still spawning but the majority have finished.

Please note that Greg will again be offering the free fly-fishing class at First United Methodist Church in Heber Springs beginning Thursday evening, Feb. 15. The class lasts for four weeks (each Thursday night from 7-9 pm). These dates are Feb. 15, Feb. 22,

March 1 and March 8. Greg suggests it would be best to attend all classes, but if this not possible, come when you can.

To register, please contact Greg Seaton at 501-690-9166. If he can’t answer the call then, he will return voicemails or texts.

Greers Ferry Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 462.04 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). (update 1-102018) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is falling with generation. The lake is

6.8 feet below normal pool of 462.04 feet msl. There is a new boat show at Cook Convention Center in Memphis; stop by over the weekend and say high and see what this firstyear show has to offer. The bass fishing is good with bass biting on a variety of baits at different times all over the lake. Try spinnerbaits and small crankbaits up shallow. The deeper fish can be caught on C-rigs and football heads out to 50 feet of water.

No report on catfish.

The crappie are eating jigs and minnows between 18-40 feet suspended in pole timber or over and around brush piles. No report on walleye other than they are on the move.

The hybrid and white bass are eating on and off all day from 25-50 feet of water on spoons, inline spinners, swimbaits and hair jigs. An Alabama rig is working as well.

No report on bream.

Brewer Lake

(update 1-102018) Larry Walters at Bones Bait Shop (501-354-9900) said last week that the water was 100 percent clear, and the lake was low. He said there had not been much fishing going due to the temps. However, when anglers were able to get out, Larry said they were having excellent success catching bass. Go with a plastic worm for best results. Also, white bass reports were excellent on minnows. No other species were caught.

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Lake Maumelle

(update 1-102018) Jolly Rogers Marina (501-8685558) said black bass are good. Black bass are biting on shaky head jigs, warm-colored crankbaits, drop-shot, buzzbaits, wacky rig worms, and spinnerbaits. Blacks are in the weeds and off the edge line. They’re shallow during dusk and dawn. Drop 12-18 feet in deep water. Kentucky bass are good and being caught on hair and finesse worm jigs, spoons and minnows. They can found mixed in with the black bass. White bass are good. They are running in 14-20 feet of water off of the channels. Reports are coming in of them being on the east end furthest north side of the lake. Use Rooster Tails, CC Spoons and deep-diving Bandits and Bombers. They are mixed in with the crappie; you will catch six whites and one crappie. Crappie are excellent. They are being caught on crappie minnows and soft plastic bodies with a weighted jighead. Try using chartreuse, dark or plum colors. Lots of 11- to 15-inch crappie are being caught 8 feet off brush and 18-25 feet deep. Fish off channel or under water bridges. Bream are slow.

Bream can be found near the brush piles but moving quickly.

They are being caught on crickets and live worms. Catfish are slow. The catfish are being caught in 15-25 feet of water but are

moving into shallower water. Use stink bait, small bream, worms and chicken livers.

Reports of cats near rocks on shoreline by the weeds.

Arkansas River at Morrilton

(update 1-102018) Charley’s Hidden Harbor at Oppelo (501-354-8080) said that cold weather has put off most fishermen, but it has brought out the duck hunters on the river.

Catfish have moved to the deep holes.

Use a combo of skipjack and nightcrawlers. Charley says he has seen a 40-pounder caught recently.

They are hitting about every two hours a day.

Duck hunting is going strong on the river.

Fields are frozen. The past two days hunters were getting limits, lots of mallards, teal, gadwalls and a golden eye was shot. Buffleheads, spoonies as well. Charley says hjis cove is half-frozen over but he can still get out to the river.

A few sauger are being caught below the dam. Fish swirls with spec rigs. Remember, Arkansas Tech University is doing sauger and catfish studies on the river. They are putting tags on the sauger and need anglers’ help. These are worth $10 to $50.

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LEGAL In the Circuit Court of Van Buren County Arkansas Probate Division No. 71PR-18-3

NO.PR-17-14

In the Matter of the Estate of Timothy J. Milam, Deceased.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

JODI DIANE STUMP and EMMA LINNORA LECARME

Last known address of Decedent: 143 Patton Square, Apartment 9, Clinton, AR 72031

WARNING ORDER

Date of Death: March 29, 2017

TO: Daniel Ryan Lecarme

On the January 10, 2018, an affidavit for collection of small estate by distributee was filed with respect to the estate of Timothy J. Milam, deceased, with the clerk of the probate division of the circuit court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, under Ark. Code Ann. § 28-41-101 .

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the distributee or his or her attorney 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 of the estate.

This notice first published this 16th day of January , 2018 The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the distributee:

You are hereby notified that a petition for adoption has been filed in the Van Buren County Circuit Court in which you are named as a possible concerned party. You are further notified that unless an Answer is filed within 30 days of the first day of publication of this Warning Order a Decree will be entered by the Court granting the action prayed for in the petition.

Given under my hand and seal this 19th day of December , 2017.

VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK By /s/ Debbie Gray .

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/s/ David A. Milam Distributee IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS SECOND DIVISION NO. 71CV-17-255 J & N LAND COMPANY, INC. PETITIONER

.

DAVID A. MILAM, Distributee 21002 Maple Creek Road Hensley, AR 72065 (870)814-5483 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION

VS.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONNA WHILLOCK, deceased

BILL PEARROW and ROBBIE PEARROW

NO. 71PR-17-129

and

NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The following lands in Van Buren County, Arkansas: PT. NW/4 SE/4, SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 12N, RANGE 13W RESPONDENTS

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 150 SNEED STREET CLINTON, AR 72031

NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION Notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (PT. SW1/4 NE1/4), AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (PT. NW1/4 SE1/4), SECTION TWO (2), TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE THIRTEEN (13) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS, STARTING AT AN IRON PIN AS SHOWN AND REFERENCED IN SURVEY RECORD BOOK M AT PAGE 86, AT THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 2, T-12-N, R-13-W, THENCE S 87°07'23" E ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SW1/4 NE1/4, A DISTANCE OF 330.68 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LANDS HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE N 01°46'58" E A DISTANCE OF 42.68 FEET TO A ½ INCH SET IRON PIN AT THE CORNER OF A WIRE FENCE BEARING NORTH, EAST AND WEST, THENCE S 89°07'07" E, ALONG AN OLD WIRE FENCE, A DISTANCE OF 97.94 FEET TO A GREEN T-POST, THENCE S 88°16'37" E, ALONG SAID OLD WIRE FENCE, A DISTANCE OF 349.88 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE S 88°46'15" E, ALONG SAID OLD WIRE FENCE, A DISTANCE OF 238.48 FEET TO A ½ INCH SET IRON PIN AT THE CORNER OF AN OLD WIRE FENCE BEARING WEST, NORTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST ON THE WEST SIDE OF LUTE MOUNTAIN ROAD, THENCE S 34°10'19" W, ALONG SAID ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 70.20 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF NW1/4 SE1/4, THENCE S 34°10'19" W, ALONG SAID ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 169.66 FEET TO A POINT 145 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF NW1/4 SE1/4, THENCE LEAVING LUTE MOUNTAIN ROAD AND RUN N 87°07'23" W A DISTANCE OF 557.89 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE N 01°46'58" E A DISTANCE OF 145.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.008 ACRES IN THE NW1/4 SE1/4 AND 0.782 ACRE IN THE SW1/4 NE1/4, AND CONTAINING 121,535 SQUARE FEET OR 2.790 ACRES, IN THE AGGREGATE, MORE OR LESS; ACCORDING TO THE EDDIE WHEELER SURVEY, DATED OCTOBER 7, 2008 AND RECORDED IN DOCUMENT #2009-4388.

Any person claiming any title or interest of any kind to said property is hereby notified to appear on or before 30 days from the first publication of this notice to assert his/her title or interest in said property and to demonstrate why title to this property should not be quieted and confirmed in Plaintiff. /s/ Debbie Gray, Circuit Clerk VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK BY

/s/ Lori Jones, D.C.

DATE OF DEATH: DECEMBER 20, 2017 Scott Whillock was appointed Executor of the estate of the above-named decedent on December 29, 2017. A contest of the probate can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law.

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate.

THIS NOTICE first published this 16th day of January, 2017.

Scott Whillock, Executor 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 501-745-7077 Fax 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION NO. 71CV-17-254 J & N LAND COMPANY, INC. PETITIONER VS. RONALD Y. GEE, SR and FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF FORT SMITH and The following lands in Van Buren County, Arkansas: LOTS 10 AND 11, THARP’S WHISPERING PINES SUBDIVISION, PLAT TWO, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 55 RESPONDENTS NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION Notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas: LOTS TEN (10) AND ELEVEN (11), THARP’S WHISPERING PINES SUBDIVISION, PLAT TWO (2), AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 55, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. Any person claiming any title or interest of any kind to said property is hereby notified to appear on or before 30 days from the first publication of this notice to assert his/her title or interest in said property and to demonstrate why title to this property should not be quieted and confirmed in Plaintiff.

Debbie Gray.

VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK BY /s/ Debbie Gray, Circuit Clerk

The Voice of Van Buren County

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January 16, 2018

Snow - Van Buren County style

Softy falling snow Sunday morning in Alread. The temperature was 26.

(Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

A snowy road in Alread Sunday morning

Robert R. Gaut's canine pack ventures out into the snow.

Corky enjoys the snow (Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

(Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

Downtown Clinton received a light snow covering Sunday.

(Photo by Robert Snyder)

(Photo by Robert Snyder)

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