The Voice of Van Buren County - January 30, 2018

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‘Impossible dream’ The Clinton senior girls basketball team faced a lot of odds in their quest to win a state championship in 1983.

The had gotten off to a rocky start and their record was 5-5 on Jan. 4. But then the girls got it together and won 18 straight games.

In a 64-50 win over archrival Altheimer, the team brought home Clinton’s first girls state basketball championship in school history. Cheryl

Fancher was named the tournament’s MVP and Myra Smith was named to the AllState team.

In the words of Coach Dee Human, “These girls are a classic example of getting the most out of your ability and seeking to become the best person you can be, at whatever you achieve. They are truly amazing.”

(Information from the 1983 Clinton High School yearbook was used for this article.)

The Clinton Yellow Jackets senior girls’ basketball team of 1983 was honored last week between ball games. The team was 1982-83 state champs. Those attending Friday’s game were (from left): Cynthia Mathis, Wendy Cassell Gross, Lisa Hogue Manos, Coach Dee Human, Cheryl Fancher Human, Sandra Pryor Doggett, Terry Loven, Katrina Allen Hosman, Myra Smith Crowell and Tammy Hodges Johnson. (Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

A tragic anniversary Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008. It was unseasonably warm and many people were uneasy. It wasn’t even 5 p.m. yet and local restaurants were closing, basketball practices were canThe boat factory was destroyed on Feb. 5, 2008. (National Weather Service photo)

Dinner set to honor responders

The 10th annual Emergency Responders Supper is set for 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Clinton High School cafeteria.

Chili, hamburgers, hot dogs, desserts and drinks are offered free to everyone in the community.

According to the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows who sponsor the event, it is a “time to remember those who helped us when we needed them most,” law enforcement personnel, emergency response teams and volunteers.

Special sponsor this year is the Clinton High School Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and, as always, the people of Van Buren County.

See Anniversary on page 8

Tornado response night and day A local name who is no stranger to tornadoes wants Van Buren County to know how special it is. He asked not to be identified, but said his experience in being in a tornado in Saline County and here don’t even compare.

This is his story.

March 1, 1997 Saline County

This is a tale of two subdivisions.

One of them, Royal Oaks, was filled with big brick houses. The other, Pine Ridge, had small modest houses, some manufactured homes and some mobile homes.

My wife and I lived in the modest subdivision. I was at work when the tornado hit and it took me an hour to get home. By the time I got there, no help had arrived.

Neighbors had dug my wife out of the basement, which

was under our collapsed house.

Our neighbor, Becky, was 23. She was pinned under an oak tree. No one came to help her.

A man and his wife, covered in blood, walked for as long as they could.

They had been blown 150 feet out of their home. Finally, they sat down on the side of a road. People just looked at them as they drove past staring at the damage, wanting to say, “I was the first one to see what a mess it was!”

Eventually an elderly man in an old pickup truck stopped for them and carried them to a hospital.

No one came to help. Not one first responder or sheriff’s deputy or firefighter.

No one came as my neighbors were injured and bloodied.

Well, one fire chief came about an hour

later – with an Arkla Gas employee to shut off gas meters.

My wife had a CB radio in her car and I put a piece of wire in it and radioed Channel 9.

“Mayday, mayday,” I called out. A man answered and I told him where I was. I told him people are dying and we need help. He said they were trying to cut their way into the neighborhood.

I told him to tell them to park and walk in, that’s what I did.

“We need help, we have people injured,” I told him. “We have people dying.

We need help.”

Finally, I saw some trucks coming over a hill. Some help had arrived. But it was too late for Becky. Four of my neighbors died that See Tornado on page 8

Alma Wallace still hasn’t gotten all the repairs done on her house in Pee Dee that was hit by the EF-4 tornado in 2008.

Alma’s story

By Alma Wallace

I started the day by sending an email to one of my friends saying it was going to be a beautiful sunny day, unusually warm, and how happy I felt working on a sewing project. Dentist appointment in the afternoon, then on to Walmart for groceries.

I think it was around 5 p.m. when I got home, my sister-in-law Eva Beavers called and said we were under a tornado warning. I hadn't watched any weather news all day and had no idea what was going on. I turned on the TV but it was already off the air. I called my dad to see if he wanted me to go get him, and he said no he was staying put (his home ended up being the safe place). Then Eva called again and said it was on the ground at Scotland headed our way and to come

JP seat open

The Fireman’s Awards banquet was held Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Little Red restaurant in Fairfield Bay. (Facebook photo from FFB Emergency Medical Services)

If you ever wanted to be a justice of the peace without having to run for office, here’s your chance – well, with a few qualifications.

Van Buren County will be taking applications for the appointment to Justice of the Peace District 9. If you are interested in applying, call the county judge’s office at 745-2443 for information on the qualifications needed to

over to her storm cellar.

I've never worried about storms before but decided to go on over there, and was driving along at a leisurely pace the couple of miles east to her house, fully expecting to be back home in 30 minutes or so. A small black car passed me on the "Pee Dee stretch" going about 90, he knew he was outrunning a tornado but I didn't.

I was only in her cellar for a couple of minutes along with her son Mike and his wife Kathi when the storm hit her house.

Traveling 60 mph, which meant by the time I got there my house was already destroyed but I didn't know that until the next day when I finally caught a ride home – Eva's carport had crashed down and toSee Alma on page 8 send to the governor for his consideration. It is an appointed position and ends December 2018.

The position previously was held

by Rick Sundelin who resigned Dec. 31, 2017.

FFB hotel on way

Contracts have been signed for the construction of a new 63 room, four-story Cobblestone Hotel in Fairfield Bay.

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January 30, 2018

Gray seeks 2nd term Stone to run for tax assessor Debbie Gray has announced she is seeking re-election for a second term as Van Buren County Circuit clerk.

“It has been an honor and privilege the last two years to work for you as your Circuit clerk,” Gray states.

“I am asking for your continued vote and support. My door is always open as well as a friendly hard-working staff ready to answer any

Gray questions or address any concerns you may have. Again, I ask for your vote and support.”

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.

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: Article 1 of the Constitution states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.” On January 1, 1802, Thomas Jefferson reaffirmed the sentiment put forth in the Constitution in a letter to the Danbury Baptist Association in which he wrote, “I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should 'make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,' thus building a wall of separation between Church and State.”

Despite the Constitution clearly stating that religion and government have no business mixing, there still seems to be many cases in which religion believes that its right have been violated, when they in fact have not. One claim often made is that the Bible is banned in public schools. This claim is in direct conflict with the American Civil Liberties Union, which states, “students enjoy the right to read their Bibles or other scriptures.”

Same-sex marriage is another issue in which some argue religious liberties were violated. Two

men or two women marrying effects you in absolutely no way. You simply have no right to determine who can or cannot marry. The Supreme Court has that right, and it made its decision in 2015.

Another instance in which religious liberties were apparently violated was the 1973 Roe v. Wade case, in which abortion was legalized. Even if you believe that abortion is murder, that doesn’t make it a religious issue. The government is not forcing you to have abortions, nor does it require you to perform abortions. If you are a Christian, and you truly believe that killing is immoral, then where is your outrage over the sitting president’s comments on the families of terrorist in which he said, “The other thing with the terrorists is you have to take out their families, when you get these terrorists, you have to take out their families”?

Presumably, the main goal of a Christian is to live a life in devotion to the teachings of Christ. If that is the case, then President Trump is about as far from teachings as one could be.

Ask yourselves, if Christ came to you right now, would you proudly admit to him that you voted for a man that advocat-

Ginny Lynn Stone announced last week that she will be running as an independant candidate for the Van Buren County Tax Assesor in 2018. Stone is a lifelong resident of Van Buren County, being born and raised in Shirley. She graduated from Shirley High School and received her bachelors from Arkansas Tech University in Agriculture Business. Stone has worked for the Van Buren County Soil Conservation District for the past 7 years where she does data collection, farm/field management and soil analysis. “I love visiting the farmers and land owners and helping them with pasture planning, as well as

application and their receipt for cost sharing with USDA. “I grew up working in an alternative agri business – the Shiitake Mushroom Center – with my sister Kasey Nelson and my parents, Tom and Brandy Kimmons.

I'm running as an independent because, whether you're assessing, collecting or spending the taxpayers’ money you should do it right down the middle with no regard to party or position. All of the municipal officials throughout the county are non-partisan, that would be a good policy for county officials as well.”

Ginny lives in Shirley with her 8-year-old son, Tom-

my, on the family farm where she grew up. Her experience in leadership and management includes her present seat as Position 3 on the Shirley City Council. She also serves as a volunteer board member of the non-profit Shirley Community Development Corp., as well as the group leader for the Middle Fork 4-H club.

Stone's past work experience includes working with the USDA Forest Service, as administrative assistant to an appellate court judge, and as an inventory manager for a large construction firm.

Stone adds, “I will encourage efficiency and friendly service in the tax as-

ed for torture, admitted to sexual assault, brags about his wealth and mocks disabled reporters?

Forest Adams Clinton

difficult one and no matter what decision you make, there will be panicky parents second-guessing and complaining about your decisions. You can't please everyone so please continue to do what you believe is in the best interest of the children.

I understand, with so many shooting situations happening throughout our country, that parents are on edge and ready to panic but panic is never helpful in any situation. One benefit of the recent threat is that a definite emergency plan will be formulated to help in future situations. I appreciate your dedication to the children and to the school.

Brenda Isbell Clinton

was again able to give funds to help several mission groups and other worthwhile programs in Van Buren County.

Here is a list of our 2016 and 2017 grants: 2016 – Goodwill/ Missions, $16, 210: Louisiana Flood Relief; Mount Eagle Retreat; North Central Career Center (NCCC Adult Education); Ozark Health Nursing Center; Van Buren County Foods for Life; VBC Friends of the Library; VBC Literacy Council.

2017 – Goodwill/ Missions, $19,450: Basic Blue ETS; Ozark Health Foundation; Serenity Ridge Recovery; The CALL; VBC Area Agency on Aging; VBC Meals on Wheels; VBC Foods for Life; SNYP Arkansas (animal shelter); VBC Community Service Youth Program.

Due to everyone’s help and support, we were able to give

Dear Editor: I think it’s time we get past this school lockdown thing. It’s so very obvious where the mistakes were made: 1. The sheriff’s office did not go find this “suspect” the night they got the tip, and 2. The school superintendent shared the information only with a select few.

Hopefully, everyone learned from this experience and all the procedures and committees that are being set up will actually take shape and be the solution we need.

Jerri Tyson Van Buren County Dear Editor: I would like to publicly thank Superintendent Andrew Vining for protecting my grandchildren, along with all other students in Clinton schools, during the recent threat. Your job is a

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Stone sessor’s office. I have the education, experience and background to further the work that's been done by the current assessor and will continue to make that office work productively for the citizens of our county. When it comes to assessing or spending my own money, I am conservative. That principal will apply to the taxpayers' money as well. I would appreciate your vote on November 6, 2018.” clothing, bedding, dishes and many other household items to our neighbors and friends who had burnouts or other disasters. Plus, we were able to help many disadvantaged folks who had DHS vouchers.

Much of our unusable items and clothing are given to other mission groups in Conway and we recycle as much as possible.

Let us continue the good work in 2018.

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Police Report

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A Van Buren County deputy reports that he saw a vehicle strike a bridge rail on Boar Road in Clinton just before 1 a.m. Jan. 23, 2018.

He said driver Jerald Wayne Dollar of Clinton said he was swerving to miss a limb, according to the affidavit.

The deputy asked the driver and a female passenger for identification but said neither could provide it, the document states.

When asked what she was holding in her hand, the woman told the deputy it was a rain gauge and dropped it on the floorboard, the report states. The deputy opened her door and saw that the glass device was for smoking methamphetamine, the report states.

During a search of the vehicle, depu-

ties found a sandwich bag containing approximately 27 grams of a crystalline substance that field tested positive for meth, another small amount of meth, a set of digital scales with white residue, and a spray paint can concealment deice containing syringes, according to the document.

Both occupants were taken to the Van Buren County Detention Center where Dollar, 41, was charged with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine with purpose to deliver, a Class A felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony. The report did not state if the female was charged.

Wayne Rooks Jr., 48, was transported by ambulance to Ozark Health Medical Center after apparently cutting himself and a Clinton police officer followed to stand by in case Rooks became combative, the affidavit for arrest states.

During treatment, the report states, Rooks became agitated and spit on the officer and two nurses.

A Van Buren County deputy arrived to help and used his Taser on Rooks after Rooks tried to kick the officers and hospital staff, according to the court document.

Rooks has been charged with aggravated assault upon a certified law enforcement officer or employee of a correctional facility.

A Clinton police officer states in an affidavit that he was checking on the welfare of a man and woman sleeping in a car at the Exxon station on Jan. 23 when he discovered illegal drugs in their possession.

The officer said he was told the two had been smoking from a glass pipe and asked for consent to search the vehicle.

The woman, who was the driver, gave consent, the report states. The officer, with assistance from two deputies, found a broken glass pipe, a baggy with residue and a baggy with a crystal substance, the affidavit states.

Pamela McDonnell, 36, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony.

Zachary Gramke, 36, no address listed, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Both are scheduled to be in Van Buren County Circuit Court on Feb. 15.

other items, the document states.

Masterson said she was getting a ride from Concord to Clinton with Heinrich. Both Masterson and Heinrich denied the items belonged to them.

Masterson, 30, of Shirley and Heinrich, 60, of Concord have each been charged with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine with purpose to deliver, a Class B felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony, and possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor.

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Van Buren County deputy stopped a passenger van on Jan. 20 for numerous traffic violations including running two stop signs, according to an affidavit.

The document states that the driver of the van was Danny Joe Heinrich and the passenger was Rebecca Masterson.

Heinrich is on parole and the deputy asked to search the vehicle, the report states. The deputy found a cell phone box with marijuana inside, a small black lock box with plastic bags, syringes, a cut straw and tweezers with residue, two freezer bags with off white crystalline substance, one with about 3 grams and the other with about 1.5 grams, digital scales, razors and an unidentified liquid substance among

After a traffic stop in Van Buren County on a pickup that did not have a license plate light, deputies and a Drug Task Force agent arrested a man on Jan. 12.

Walter Guffey, 59, of Pocahontas allowed deputies to search his vehicle after a drug-sniffing dog made an alert, according to an affidavit.

A deputy found a .22 caliber pistol in an ammunition can in the bed of the truck, the document states.

Guffey has been charged with possession of a firearm by certain persons. He has been released on $2,500 bond.

A Bee Branch man has been charged with commercial burglary after the theft of some AWIN radios from the Courthouse Annex building on Jan. 11, according to an affidavit.

The radios cost about $5,000 each and the value of the stolen items was placed at about $25,000, the report states. The offense is a Class C felony.

A man identified as Jimmy Taylor, 47, was visible on a videotape at the annex, the report states.

Wildlife officers went to Taylor’s home and he turned the radios over to them, the affidavit states.

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On January 13, 2018, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff's office responded to a call on Pleasant Grove Loop. There they arrested 20-year-old James Allen McCoy Jr. on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal trespass and criminal mischief.

On January 12, 2018, Van Buren County deputies arrested Allie Robbins, 19, on an outstanding failure to appear warrant.

On January 17, 2018, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff's office arrested Kevin John Goodman, 52, on possession of a firearm by certain persons charges.

On January 19, deputies responded to a call on Scotland Formosa Road, where 37-year-old Jason Dwight Sales was arrested on a charge of criminal trespassing.

On January 20, 2018 deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff's office arrested Bryon L. Lovelady, 39, on DWI, refusal to submit, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia charges.

On January 21, 2018 deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff's office responded to a call on Highway 16 West. At the scene, deputies arrested 19-year-old Gabrielle Fluker on third-degree domestic battery charges.

On January 21, 2018 deputies responded to a call on Highway 16 West. At the scene, deputies arrested Devin Forrester, 20, on third-degree domestic battery charges.

On January 22, 2018, Van Buren County sheriff’s deputies arrested 40-yearold Ashley Sherwood Stell on possession of drug paraphernalia charges.

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Obituaries Church in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial was in Red Hill Cemetery.

at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton.

Rev. Danny Brown will be officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Renewal Ranch Recovery Program, Renewal Ranch, P.O. Box 11128, Conway, AR 72034.

Jack Simpkins

Jack Simpkins, age 92, of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas. He was born in the community of Settlement in Shirley, Arkansas on June 5, 1925 to Chester E. Simpkins and Essie Brown Simpkins.

Jack grew up in Shirley and joined the Navy at age 17. He served on the Battleship USS Pennsylvania during World War II in the South Pacific. After serving in the Navy, Jack attended auctioneer school and soon after began a lifelong career in the livestock business.

In 1955, Jack purchased the Searcy County Livestock Auction and relocated to Searcy County where he owned and operated the livestock auction company until its closure in 2009.

On January 26, 1972, Jack married Tollie Sissom McCallister. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially loved having his grandchildren and great-grandchildren around him.

Jack was baptized at the age of 44 and attended the Marshall Assembly of God for 46 years. Jack was beloved and will be dearly missed.

Jack is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Earlene Stone Simpkins; and his sister Martha Hawley.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Tollie Simpkins; children Steve McCallister and wife Beth, Randy McCallister and wife Freda, Karen Treadwell and husband Stephen and Jeff McCallister and wife Tammy; 10 grandchildren; many nephews and nieces; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and a host of cousins, family and friends.

Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Assembly of God

Loy Dewey

Loy Gene Dewey, 66, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Loy was born September 2, 1951 to G.C. and Shirley Dewey of Clinton. He graduated from Scotland High School in 1969. Loy then served in the Arkansas National Guard and later graduated from Arkansas Law Enforcement Academy. He went on to become the chief of police in Clinton and owned and operated Loy Dewey Trucking and Excavation Co., also in Clinton. He was a member of Patterson Lodge No. 111, the Clinton Jaycees, and professionally served as the president of the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police.

He lived a life of service and his heart was always the happiest when he was helping people in need.

He loved to laugh, feel loved and make others feel loved, to lend a kind ear or a hug to someone he felt needed him. He was always a loving father, son, brother, public servant, and above all, a child of God. Loy is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Lori Ann Lindsey and husband Gregory of Washington, D.C.; his son Lane Housley and wife Nikki of Greenbrier, Arkansas; their mother Susan Dewey-Kissinger of Conway, Arkansas; one granddaughter; two siblings, sister Yolanda Tipton and husband John of Little Rock, Arkansas, and brother Gary Dewey and wife Jan of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, along with many nieces, nephews, and beloved extended family.

A celebration of his life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2018

souri to the late June and Russell Roberts.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Nicholson, and sister, Yvonne Nation.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Evelyn Allen; son, Doyne (Tia) Allen of Indiana; and granddaughter Jessica Allen of Washington.

Funeral services were 1 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2018 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home with interment at Culpepper Cemetery in Clinton, Arkansas.

Willie Bradley

Willie Ray Bradley, 85, of Shirley passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018.

Born June 2, 1932 in Shirley, Arkansas to the late Rush and Anna Chambers Bradley.

Willie was a self-employed landscaper; a member of the Eglantine Church of Christ, a Cardinals fan, walleye fisherman and a hard worker.

Left to cherish his memory are his siblings, Robert and wife Betty Bradley, James Bradley, Jerry and wife Mary Lea Bradley, Betty and husband Jimmy Shull, all of Shirley, Linda and husband Tom Baker of Conway, Frankie and husband Lonnie Buck Treece, Gary and wife Becky Bradley, all of Clinton; Judy Moody of Greenbrier; and many nieces, nephews, friends and other family members.

Willie is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen Clark Bradley; siblings, Kenneth Bradley, Dorothy Nelson and Toby Bradley.

Funeral services were 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Eglantine Church of Christ with John Carey and Brother Richard McCormac officiating.

Burial was at Bradford Cemetery.

January 30, 2018 Hull of Conway; six great-grandchildren; a d many nieces, nephews and close friends.

Funeral services was 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Kaley Hill Baptist Church, Quitman. Interment was at Fairbanks Cemetery in Bee Branch.

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Odie Holley

Odie Void Holley, 84, of Bee Branch, Arkansas went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Odie was born December 27, 1933 in Quitman, Arkansas to the late Doyle and Gladys (May) Holley.

Odie married the love of his life, Fanny Louise (Cauley) on June 11, 1960.

He was a member of Kaley Hill Baptist Church. He also spent some time in the Army and worked as a farmer, nursery worker and rock layer.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Louise; son Frank Celester Holleyl and daughter Sheila Ann Holley.

Left to cherish his memory are two sons, James (Brenda) Holley and Gary Holley of Bee Branch; one daughter, Melinda Petrie of Washington; three sisters, Linda Priest, Anita (Charlie) Britto of Bee Branch, and Kathy (Jack) Rase of California; four grandchildren, Kim Holley, Shelia (Dewayne) Lankford, Layla (Blake) Holley of Bee Branch, and Tasha (Jonathan)

Ruth Garrison Shaw, 92, of Marshall, Arkansas, died on Jan. 25, 2018, in Ozark Health Medical Center, Clinton. She was born on Oct. 10, 1925, in Prue, Osage County, Oklahoma, to Elic Washington and Chloe Hester West Garrison. She married Gus Cleveland "Dick" Shaw in 1942.

Ruth is survived by her sons, Dick (Nita) Shaw of Cabot, Ar-

kansas, and Tom (JoBeth) Shaw of Clinton; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers and three sisters; her grandson; and her great-grandson.

Funeral service is 2 p.m. Jan. 29, 2018, at Marshall Assembly of God Church with visitation at 1 p.m. Interment at East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall wotj Pastor Phillip C. Clark officiating.

Cameron Jones

Cameron Davis Jones, 93, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Born March 27, 1924 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Harold A. and Betty Davis Jones. Cameron served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. He retired from the University of Arkansas, where he was a professor of the See Obituaries on page 5

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June “Joyce” (Roberts) Nicholson, 81, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away January 19, 2018. She was born October 8, 1936 in Luray, Mis-

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January 30, 2018 Obituaries from page 4 Phi Beta Kappa Society. He held a PhD in Language Arts and a BA in Physics; he was proficient in Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Cameron held various positions over the years, including fencing master, project engineer for Aerospace, manager of Agricultural Land Development Co. in Mexico where he obtained his pilot's license. Cameron was an avid reader, sailor, carpenter and winemaker.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kathryn Trahan Jones; children Harold L., Christian W., Kathleen C., and Alexandra S.; one grandchild; several friends and other family members. Cameron is preceded in death by his parents.

A private service will be held at a later date. The family has asked that donations be made to the University of Arkansas Little Rock in his memory.

Randle Rodgers

Randle "Duke" Aaron Rodgers, 84, of Shirley, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Born May 28, 1933 in Romance,

Arkansas to Benny and Molly Vickers Rodgers. Randle served in the U.S. Air Force and was a part of the Korea Conflict.

He was a pipefitter by trade and helped build the Alaskan Pipeline.

Randle was a member of the Eglantine Church of Christ. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and loved to tell stories. Most of all he loved his kids and grandkids.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ernestine Rodgers; children, Katherine Rodgers of Shirley, Carolyn Rodgers of Rector, Arkansas, Randle D. Rodgers of Conway, Arkansas, Lonnie Rodgers of Conway, John and wife Sommer Rodgers of Guy, Arkansas, Erick and wife Ashley Rodgers of Guy, William Rodgers of Shirley, Kris Rodgers of Oil Trough, Arkansas, Kyria Shinaver of Cave City, Arkansas, Brenda Rodgers of Oil Through, Eddie Warden of Arkansas; siblings, Aubrey Rodgers of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and four brothers; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, friends and other family members.

Randle is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.

Services will be at 1 p.m. February 10, 2018, at the Eglantine Church of Christ.

Bryn Baguley

Bryn Margaret Baguley passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on January 23, 2018.

After being diagnosed with a genetic condi-

School menus Clinton Junior and Senior High

Jan. 30 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza. peaches. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup, crackers, peanut butter and jelly sandwich or pizza quesadilla, salad, corn, fruit cup/fruit.

Jan. 31 – Break-

fast: Doughnuts, cereal, fruit. Lunch: Pork roast or baked turkey, creamed potatoes, steamed broccoli, rolls, apple crisp, strawberries.

Feb. 1 – Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, fruit. Lunch: Chicken fajita/ cheese or soft ta-

tion known as Trisomy 18, her parents knew that Bryn's time on this Earth would be painfully short. What they could not have known was the tremendous impact that their beautiful baby girl would have on the world during her brief life.

Bryn was born on November 17, 2017 in Little Rock, Arkansas at a tiny but mighty weight of 4 pounds 11 ounces and a full head of dark brown hair. Her 68 days of life were filled with weekly birthday parties, playing dress up with her big brother, snoozing in family's loving arms, and bringing such joy to those who met and instantly fell in love with her. Bryn had visitors from far and wide and her parents were very proud of her strength and fighting spirit.

Bryn touched many lives in such a short time and it was truly a gift to be chosen as her family. She will forever be in our hearts and on our minds.

Bryn is the daughter of Chris and Sarah Baguley and baby sister of Brooks Baguley. She is celebrated by her loving grandparents, Stewart and Karen Baguley, Mary Baguley, and Connie Starnes. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Harry Starnes, who is now holding her gently in Heaven.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Jan. 27, at St. James United Methodist Church. Donations may be made in Bryn's memory to

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

co/cheese, refried beans, muffin, fruit cup/fruit.

Feb. 2 – Breakfast: Cereal, funnel cake, blueberries.

Lunch: Hamburger or chicken patty on bun, baked fries, peaches.

coleslaw, oven fries, fresh veggies, pears.

Jan. 31 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, pears. Lunch: Pork roast, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, peaches.

Feb. 1 – Breakfast: Sausage biscuit, peaches.

Lunch: Soft taco, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, applesauce.

Feb. 2 – Breakfast: Cereal, dough-

Clinton Elementary

Jan. 30 – Breakfast: Pancakes, bacon, applesauce.

Lunch: Sloppy Joes,

Charles White

Charles “Charlie” R. White, 60, of Conway, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 23, 2018. He was born February 1, 1957 in Clinton to Charles W. and Glynda White. Charlie was preceded in death by his mother, brother, Kyle White, and one grandchild.

Charlie was employed as a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Charlie is survived by his father; his children, Jessie White of Bigelow, Cheryl White of Arkadelphia, Beverly Schweitzer of Friendship, and Chelsea Fielding of Guy; 11 grandchildren; and two brothers, David and Mark White of Conway.

Funeral service was 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2018, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. Burial was at Stone Cemetery, Cadron Ridge.

Page 5 liam Mathis and Hattie (Weaver) Mathis. She married W.T. West on April 10, 1947.

Bonnie is survived by two sons, Gary (Barbara) West and Larry (Janey) West, both of Marshall; three grandchildren; one brother, Bill Mathis of Benton, Arkansas; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her sister, Rose (Billy Dale) Dampf of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Bonnie was a member of the Canaan Missionary Baptist Church. In her earlier years, Bonnie taught school at Snowball, Pindall and Martin Box. She and W.T. lived in the Canaan Community and raised turkeys, chickens and operated a dairy farm until 1963 when they moved to Marshall. They owned and operated West’s Market for several years.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall. Visitation will be an hour before services. Burial will be in Canaan Cemetery.

Bonnie West

Bonnie Lee Mathis West, 91, of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, January 25, 2018. She was born in Snowball, Arkansas on February 10, 1926 to Wil-

Lester Hutchins Jr.

Lester Hampton Hutchins Jr. passed

nut, apple half.

Lunch: Pizza, salad, corn, mixed fruit.

Shirley Schools

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

away January 1, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. Lester was born in Conway, Arkansas, October 3, 1935 to Lester H. Hutchins Sr.,and Alma Cossey Hutchins.

He was raised in Damascus, Arkansas, on the family farm.

Lester's family donated the land and helped build Damascus United Methodist Church. He and his sister Juanita were the last remaining charter members.

Lester graduated from South Side High School in Bee Branch in 1953. He attended Southern Arkansas University on a basketball scholarship and graduated with a BS in Business. Lester served in the US Army from 1957-1959 achieving the rank of SGT E5. He received his Masters Degree in Business Administration from The University of Arkansas in 1960 and Lester also began his career with Phillips Petroleum Co. The couple later retired to Oklahoma and Texas.

Lester is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary “Andie” McGowan Hutchins; daughter Angela Speed and husband Don of Fort Worth, daughter Lisa Beer and husband Galynn of DeWitt, Michigan; four grandchildren; sister Juanita Hutchins Nelsen of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; and many friends.

A private family memorial celebration was held January 7, 2018.

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.

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Geri's Fit Tips Patsy Ward Formosa

Donna Sherrod has not had a good start on 2018. Her sister Zela Marie Jennings passed away a couple of weeks ago.

Now her sister-inlaw, Barbara Goodman, is in the hospital at St. Vincent. She has been battling cancer and now they think she has had a stroke. Our prayers go out to her and her family.

Marion Smith has had a bad sinus infection, but she says it is getting better. Marion attends church at Choctaw Church of Christ and she says they have a new pastor and he is doing a good job.

His name is Richard Kirkland and she says he is preaching some good sermons.

Kylah Anderson went to Church with her great-grandmother, Marva Ward, on Sunday. Her cousin Remington Farrow was there, so they got to sit together.

Marva says they are

very good kids!

Marva had her 76th birthday on the 19th. Her kids surprised her again.

They had RG bring her to Conway to Fuji’s, but he had to tell her the surprise before they got there!

Sindee and David Morse, Frank and Erica and their boys, Rylan and Landon, John Ward and his son, Dustin and Jessica Ward and their daughter Hallie and their son, Levi. She said it was a great birthday dinner. They got her a beautiful bouquet of mixed flowers and a wood wick candle. John brought her a birthday cake and she got nice cards from all of them. Sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday!

That’s all for this week, I will try to do better next week.

God bless you all with good health and pray we don’t get the flu!

Jeff Burgess Crabtree

The Volunteer Fire Department meets Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Crabtree Foursquare Church. The new chief continues to share his vision. Interested persons are invited. For info call William Webb, 501253-6264.

The ACCDA Board Meeting is this coming Monday, 4 p.m., in the Alread EHC building.

Looks like there may be some more cold in the forecast.

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was 87 degrees below zero, and that’s not wind chill included. The school kids there don’t get to stay home until it hits 40 below. It reminded me that, in spite of my occasional complaints, we live in a really great place on the globe.

Although not quite the perfect place for the “super blue blood moon” early Wednesday morning, the West Coast gets to see the total eclipse, but good enough to look if you’re up and out.

It’s called “super” because it’s closer than usual so appears bigger; “blue” as it’s the second full moon of the month; and “blood” due to the eclipse causing a red tint to the moon’s surface.

Up this way with little ambient lighting it could be spectacular. The See Neighbors on page 7

There are three types of influenza viruses, types A, B and C. Types A and B are mostly responsible for flu outbreaks, with Type C being responsible for milder cases of colds.

Type A flu viruses usually develop different strains, with the H1N1 being one of the latest strains.

Flu viruses are spread when droplets from a sick person are inhaled by an uninfected person when the ill person coughs or sneezes or through direct physical contact, such as kissing or sharing personal items. Once you've been exposed to the flu virus you may start showing symptoms within 1-4 days. First symptom might be a fever, and you may get chills. If you’re starting to feel sick and you’ve been exposed to the flu then watch for cough, achy muscles and joint pain, vomiting/diarrhea, runny/ stuffy nose, fatigue and weakness.

In rare cases, the flu can make you

more susceptible to complications such as viral or bacterial pneumonia, dehydration and sinus infections.

People who are at the highest risk of complications are usually children, adults over the age of 65, people with compromised immune systems and pregnant women. If you get shortness of breath, a severe earache, bloody mucus, or you start coughing up yellow, green or brown sputum, or have a fever over 103 F, seek medical care.

Early treatment will help reduce the risk for any serious complications.

The peak of an influenza infection usually comes with severe symptoms that can persist for two to three days, but they typically subside after that period. Milder symptoms, such as fatigue and colds, may persist for a week or longer. The most common flu treatments are antiviral medications, such as Tamiflu. They are said to shorten the duration of the flu but also can have side effects. So what do you do? Most important is to rest and stay hydrated. You can also support your immune system by taking immune boosters, including Vitamin C, colloidal silver, oregano oil and garlic.

– Geri Cabana, RN

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Sharing a snack - Torrie Caston of the Van Buren County Extension office talked about nutrition with the kids in the Ozark Opportunities Headstart Shirley program. She let them taste test some healthy snacks.

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Ron’s

chicken soup

Flu shot As you probably already know, the CDC has announced that the flu vaccine is only 10 percent effective. That’s better than 0 percent, but let’s improve those odds a little.

There are two reasons why the flu vaccine isn’t more effective. 1) The vaccine must match the type of virus that is currently going around.

This mismatch is the largest reason it is not more effective than what it is. But there is another reason. 2) As we age, our bodies’ response to a vaccine gets worse. Our immune system gets old and tired just like the rest of us. The Mayo Clinic tested the bodies’ response to the flu shot and the subsequent ability to ward off the flu. They found that our immune sys-

tem has a lot to do with how effective the flu shot can be. You can read this study in the journal Immunology, Feb.11, 2016, Kennedy, R.B. et. al. I would especially recommend reading it if you have trouble falling asleep.

Stress is an immune system killer. If there is any stress in your life, do what ever you need to do to rid yourself of this difficulty. If you continue down this same path, expect to keep getting sick.

Nutrition is the other consideration.

The more nutritious your diet is, the better your immune system. Things like broccoli, Acai berries, ginger, spinach, mushrooms, watermelon and, oddly enough, chicken soup, all have different kinds of nutrients that can boost your immune system. – Ron Henson, BSRN

Be neighborly!

Tell us what's going on in your community -who's visiting, who has a new job, a new baby, a new spouse. E-mail voiceeditor@artelco.com and let's talk. Won't you be our neighbor?

eclipse begins at 4:51 a.m. and is max by 6:56 a.m. It’ll be close to the horizon so have a clear view to the west northwest. At the moment, the forecast says it’ll be clear viewing.

Since this is the first time for this combination in 150 years, I think I’ll set my alarm.

If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 501745-1249.

A world of possibilities - Andrea Singleton, youth specialist at the Van Buren County Library, reads pupils a book and tells them the importance of reading.

house safely. Then, all the folks that helped him at the center were treated to warm chocolate chip cookies. Thanks to all for caring. I love sharing these kind of stories.

Seventy-three people ate fish at Fairfield Bay Friday.

It was good, too.

Several politicians have been visiting at the centers.

There are rules that need to be observed.

We had two robins at our birdfeeder last week. Spring is on the way!

Lots of us are good at giving advice, but finding someone interested in receiving it is another matter. Blessed are the flexible for they will not get bent out of shape.

Kay Weaver Senior Centers

Man in wheelchair receiving royal treatment at Fairfield Bay Senior Center: It took several willing workers with compassion to perform many acts of kindness on a cold day.

They all stepped up to the plate and made sure he was well cared for. They helped him to his car and even called DPS to make sure he got home and into his

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Amanda Berger Highway 110

It has been nice up here on the mountain with some warmer temperatures. My boys have actually been able to get outside and enjoy it.

Thomas and Junior Holley have been busy cleaning it up around their home.

Those boys are sure some hard workers.

Please keep those effected by the flu in your prayers. I know of one young man who has had it for the third time since Christmas.

If you have any news for the column, please email me at paigeberger2013@ gmail.com.

James and Joyce Burns Scotland

Sixty-five degrees is wonderful here in the middle of winter. We can finish out the next month and feel like it was not too long. It was kind of nice to have a little cold and snow.

Do not forget the First Saturday Breakfast on Feb. 3 ( at the school cafeteria). We serve at 8 a.m. and continue until we run out of food or people stop coming.

The price is only $6.

Ya’all come. We have a great time and get to visit with friends.

Also on Feb. 3 the Scotland Senior Center will have a Pool Tournament and Bingo games. Pool Tournament registration at 9:30 a.m. and the Tournament starts at 10 a.m. There is

an entry fee and you can pre-register for this event. Bingo starts at 10 a.m. and lunch is available at noon. Cash prizes for top winners in for the pool tournament and various prizes for bingo. The Senior Center has this fun day every three months. Let’s support them on this fundraiser and remember they serve a good hot meal four days a week with games and singing.

If you have not been to the center you are missing something that is good for Scotland community.

Saturday, Feb. 3, the supporters and sponsors of the Emergency Responders will have their 10th Annual Appreciation Dinner at the Clinton High School Cafeteria from 5-8:00 p.m. It is time to remember those who helped when they were needed the most, law enforcement personnel, emergency response teams and volunteers. We also want to mention the young people that are getting involved.

Thank you all.

Have a great week and if you have Scotland News call James Burns at 5923935 and he will get it into the paper.

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Alma from page 1

Shirley School Foundation hands out grants On Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Jessica Mannon and Sheila Gardner (right photo) were presented with checks from the Shirley Public School

Foundation for grant requests they had entered. Sheila Gardner received $300 for her PALS program, which pairs high school student mentors with el-

ementary students to provide positive influence and guidance. Jessica Mannon (left photo) received $1,726.19 to help replace the cur-

rent laminating machine so that the elementary teachers can preserve teaching resources and student work for years to come.

Tornado

them and said to let him help with her injury. “I am a medic,” he said.

Afterward, when they got her to a hospital the doctor asked who had tended to her leg. The neighbors looked at each other, thinking the medic had done something wrong. But the doctor said whoever he was, he had saved the woman’s life. He said she would have bled to death if not for the stranger. We never found out who he was or where he came from. We believe he was an angel.

My wife and I were in the basement. As soon as we knew the storm was over, we came out to

see what was left of the house.

We walked around the front and within 10 minutes there was a Game and Fish officer and a lady firefighter in our driveway, asking if we were all right.

The Game and Fish officer asked if the people in the house over in the field were home. I did not know.

He replied, “I have my four-wheeler, I can get back there.”

And he was gone to check on them.

Later I learned that the game warden was Don Pennington and the lady firefighter was Sheila Gardner.

Shortly after those two left, a sheriff’s deputy stopped to check on us. He

said, “I don’t mean to upset you,” but he needed to put tape on our house so other responders would know the house had been checked and everyone was OK. That way, they won’t spend time double-checking the houses.

Two months later, April 10, 2013, we were hit again by a tornado. As soon as we knew the storm was past we came out of the basement.

Right after we came out, I think it was three, maybe four, deputy cars pulled up in front asking if we were OK. I said yes.

A deputy said they were heading north to check, the storm was still on the ground. And they were gone.

Dubbed “the Super Tuesday tornado,” the twister intensified to EF-4 strength and ripped through the south end of Clinton, killing three people. One of these deaths occurred when the boat factory was leveled, its metal frame mangled. Homes and businesses were destroyed in an instant,

the wind taking everything some people had worked a lifetime for. Cars and trucks were twisted around trees. Roads were blocked, and clothes and household items were everywhere.

Before it was gone, the tornado had destroyed 62 homes, and damaged 61 others, as well as a church and

several businesses.

The tornado tore a path 122 miles long and killed 12 people in the state.

It also changed Clinton’s landscape forever.

We were stunned, we cried. But with grateful hearts that it hadn’t been worse, we carried on. After all, what else can you do?

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day.

Later that day, some of us wanted to go out for food, a man’s baby needed milk, we were hungry, but they told us at the road out of the subdivision that we could go out but we couldn’t come back in.

I stayed to watch over the neighbors’ belongings. The father went to get his baby some milk. They wouldn’t let him back in, so he left his car and walked through some woods to get home.

Neighbors were carrying one lady out on a wooden door.

She had a leg injury.

A stranger stopped

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celed and many folks were keeping a close eye on the skies.

It has been 10 years, but that day is still fresh in our memories.

Suddenly, the dark clouds and roaring winds rolled in and Clinton was changed forever.

Feb. 5, 2008 Van Buren County

taled my Explorer and a large tree crushed Mike's new pickup, along with roof damage to her house plus Mike's mobile home was flipped upside down.

None of my neighbors were answering their phones so I couldn't find out anything about my house and assumed it was OK. Highway 16 was completely blocked with downed trees until it could be cleared.

I couldn't believe the devastation I saw along the highway back to my house – the Pee Dee Parsonage and cemetery building, Bill Eoff's house, Gay McHam's, Kay Baker's, June Elliott's, Vern Sitton's, and mine all in one small area. I found out later Steve Nichols had searched through my house that night with a flashlight to make sure I wasn't trapped inside. My niece Sheila came up from Conway to help me start salvaging things from the rubble and took me home with her for a couple of nights until my car was finally freed of the debris by several people including Mike Beavers and Gene Nichols, and was still drivable.

Then I spent several nights at James and Sharon Beavers' house while continuing the daily cleanup with help from Sheila and Paula, then moved to my brother Ray's vacation home on the lake. He flew over from South Carolina and spent two weeks taking charge of trying to save as much of the house as possible with plywood and tarps and structural supports.

So many people in the neighborhood showed up to help, even strangers I still don't know who they were. Richard McCormac, Billy Sowell, Lee Rogers, and a group of volunteers from Little Rock were among them, and Pee

Dee Church brought food up for the workers. My brother Jerald brought his heavy equipment and crew over to start working on the grounds, countless trees uprooted and big piles of debris everywhere.

Restoration work was started on the house with good progress being made until 4/10/08, when a second tornado came through the same path and did more damage than the first one. It wasn't reported on the news for some reason, but my same neighbors suffered more damage the same as I did. The first time my house scooted 1 foot on the foundation but the framing of what remained was basically intact minus doors and windows; the second time the new foundation crumbled when the wind hit and the house slid a full 4 feet then dropped, which broke all the sheetrock inside when it twisted.

Friends told me it was time to give it up but I was determined to save it and had to start the process over.

My 82-year-old uncle Robert Ramey came up and spent 5 weeks rebuilding the shop that was wiped clean off the foundation, along with lots of help from family. The house was partially restored that year at least to the point of being livable, so I moved back home in November.

Work on the house still isn't done. It's hard to believe I've been living in tornado damage for 10 years, but 2018 is the year I intend to get it all finished once and for all, and finally be able to put it behind me!

I still feel so much gratitude for every single person of the many who helped me through that very difficult process. The details of all the survival and rebuilding stories of everyone who was affected in just this small community would fill a book – I hope to see more printed.

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ABCs of composting - Danny Griffin of the Van Buren County Extension Service spoke Jan. 24 to members of the Iris Garden Club about methods, materials and containers for composting.

Pictured with Griffin are hostess Ida Holt and club President Nancy Rana.

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The Idle Hour bridge club met at the home of Billie Fendley last Thursday. Winners for the evening were high: Coni Reamey; second high: Billie Fendley; and bingo, Gay Whillock.

Memory trees - Maria Van Buren NSDAR have help from Clinton Parks manager Charles Wilson and a city worker along with (HODAR) Warren George, husband of DAR member Alice George, with the planting of two red maple trees in the city park. The trees were planted in memory of Charter DAR member Danna Wood and longtime DAR member Marti Shannon, who both recently passed away. The chapter will have a dedication service at noon Feb 10 at the Van Buren County Library and afterward continue to the park and place engraved markers.

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Fun & Games

Weekly Crossword

January 30, 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 is on Page 4)

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By EuGene Smith

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Van Buren County Trivia The first county seat was Mudtown, which got its name because about any amount of rain left its streets ankle deep in mud. It was later renamed Bloomington.

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January 30, 2018

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Fishing Report

Another frigid cold spell last week left the fishing mostly to those anglers with access to bigger water. Most of those anglers found the crappie biting well throughout the state.

Central Arkansas

Little Red River

(update 1-242018) Lowell Myers says that Sore Lip’em All Guide Service reported the Little Red is experiencing extremely low water conditions most days from lack of water release from the Greers Ferry Dam due to the low lake level. Power generation is occurring only during times of cold air temperatures, so expect extended days of very little water release during mild winter temperatures.

Due to the low water conditions on the river, the trout have become lethargic. A few postspawn browns remain on shoals. Sowbugs, midges, soft hackles and Woolly Buggers are working well for fly anglers. Pinkand white Trout Magnets are recommended for spin fishing. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release infor-

mation or check the Corps of Engineers website (swl-wc.usace.army.mil) for real-time water release and the Southwestern Power Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule.

Greers Ferry Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 455.08 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 1-242018) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 455.07 feet msl, 6.97 feet below normal pool of 462.04 feet msl and trying to rise since the generation has been cut back after warming weather. The water temperature is 44 degrees, pretty much overall. The warmup and some much needed sunshine will help the bite take off as we enter all prespawn phases with all

species. Many of the black bass will move shallow, either vertical or shallow to sun, and can be caught with a jerkbait or spinnerbait. Some of the deeper fish are using 50-60 feet of water and can be caught with drop-shots, dragging football head jigs or C-rigs. Just find the shad on the ends of long points or swings with deep drops and fish will be close.

Tommy had reports on bream. He says crappie are suspended, of course, either in open water in the mouths of cuts or in the pole timber or around brush piles, using the water column in 28-40 feet. Try using jigs or minnows fished vertically. No reports on catfish. The river walleye are getting staged or moving to stage in the mouths or close to the mouths of the rivers or right inside river mouths hanging out waiting on conditions to get right before moving on closer to spawning grounds. They can be caught with live bait or different artificial baits. The lake walleye are hanging out

in 40-45 feet of water close to flats, and a minnow fished vertically is the best bet on a jighead or dropshot. Hybrid bass and white bassare eating on and off throughout the day with some traveling toward upriver areas as well. Look in the lake and rivers on flats next to deep water. Some can be caught in 40-45 feet, while others are as deep as 70-80 feet of water suspended.

Use spoons, hair jigs, Alabama rigs and inline spinners. For the best catches, stay around the shad.

North Arkansas

White River

(update 1-242018) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870435-2169) said that during the past week, they had about an inch of snow in Cotter, brutally cold temperatures (to include wind chill advisories) and heavy winds (to include lake wind advisories). The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 0.2 feet to rest at 5.8 feet below seasonal power pool of 659 feet msl.

This is 41.8 feet below the top of flood pool.

Upstream, Table Rock dropped 0.9 feet to rest at 6.3 feet below seasonal power pool and 22.4 feet below the top of flood pool.

Beaver Lake dropped 1 foot to rest at 7.1 feet below seasonal power pool and 16.7 feet below the top of flood pool. The White had little wadable water with more generation. Seasonal pow-

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er pool has been reset for the lakes in the White River system.

All of the lakes in the White River System are now below the top of power pool. With the brutally cold water we should expect more generation to provide for increased energy demand. The catch-and-release section below Bull Shoals Dam will close from until Jan. 31 to accommodate the brown trout spawn.

The State Park will be seasonal catch-andrelease for the same period. All brown trout must be immediately released. In addition, night fishing is prohibited in this area during this period.

On the White, the hot spot has been the Rim Shoals. The hot flies were olive Woolly Buggers (sizes 8, 10), Y2Ks (sizes 14, 12), prince nymphs (size 14), zebra midges (black with silver wire and silver bead or red with silver wire and silver bead sizes 16, 18), pheasant tails (size 14), ruby midges (size 18), root beer midges (size 18), pink and cerise San Juan worms (size 10), and sowbugs (size 16).

Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective (John’s current favorite is a size Y2K with a size 14 ruby midge suspended below it). Use lead to get your flies down.

Remember that the White and Norfork rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga.

Be sure and thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wad-

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ing boots) before using them in any other water. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soled wading boots that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo.

Norfork Tailwater

(update 1-242018) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-4352169) said Norfork Lake fell 1.2 feet to rest at 6.2 feet below seasonal power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 33.6 feet below the top of flood pool.

The Norfork had less generation and more wadable water. On the Norfork, the water is has cleared substantially but has fished poorly. Navigate this stream with caution as things have changed a bit during the recent flooding. There has been major gravel recruitment at the bottom of Mill Pond and the dock hole.

The most productive flies have been small midge patterns (sizes 18, 20, 22) like ruby midges, root beer midges, zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead) and soft hackles (sizes 14, 16) like the Green Butt. Egg patterns have also been productive.

Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Try a small bead-headed nymph (zebra midge, Copper John or pheasant tail) suspended 18 inches below a brightly colored San Juan worm.

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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 Settlement Baptist 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

Settlement Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley, AR 72153 (501) 652-6275

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Clinton residents Kellie and Jason Kidd lost their home and belongings to a house fire in December. An account has been set up at Bank of the Ozarks, Clinton, to accept donations for the Kidds.

Please donate to help Kellie and Jason with immediate expenses and needs.

We are sending lots of prayers, love and warm wishes to Connie Wilson, Genetta Asher, Lallah Ostergren, Diana Garren and their families. Our community holds you in our hearts and prayers.

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For Sale

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HORSE TRAILER

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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

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Competitive Full Time Monthly Salary Including Free One Bedroom Apartment with Utilities Paid in Clinton, Arkansas Please forward resume to FAX: 501-362-0662 or Email to: tlakedev@ suddenlinkmail.com or Mail to: Timberlake P.O. Box 1135 Heber Springs, AR. 72543 Equal Opportunity Employer

Tuesdays, 6:30pm, Clinton Methodist Church.

Free and open to the public.

MISC. FOR SALE

Gary Pack Lumber is looking for a Full-time Delivery Driver/Yard Man. Prior experience a plus.

Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to pass a Background Check and a Drug Test.

Shop Booth 75 at Howard's Antiques

for crocheted items, knickknacks, dishes and jewelry.

Please, pick up application in person 195 Highway 16 E. Clinton No Phone Calls

EMPLOYMENT

REAL ESTATE For Rent

WANT TO HIRE Full Time Associate for Paint Department Must have High School education or equivalent.

Experience preferred.

Apply at Davis Cash Lumber 60 Park Street Clinton, AR

Excel Boats is Hiring!

Excel Boat Company in Mountain View, Arkansas has immediate openings for PART TIME DRIVERS. Driver pay is based on mileage & includes per diem. Vehicles, fuel, and hotel accommodations are provided by the company.

Class A CDL and Medical Certification required.

Applications are available at 103 Blanchard Avenue in Mountain View, Arkansas. Excel Boat Company is a Drug Free Work Facility.

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

Shirley School District taking applications for a bus mechanic.

Must have Class B CDL with passenger endorsement. High School Diploma/ GED required.

Duties include but not limited to: Basic diesel and gas motormaintenance/ trouble shooting, computer skills, oil, tire and brake changes,basic knowledge of vehicle electrical systems. May require heavy lifting.For more information call 501723-8191 or email resume or application to kim.graddy@ shirley.k12.ar.us

LEGAL

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS

In the Circuit Court of Van Buren County Arkansas

PROBATE DIVISION

Probate Division No. 71PR-18-3

71PR-18-9 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BUNA ANN HODGES, DECEASED NOTICE Name of Decedent: Buna Ann Hodges Last known address: 461 James Ave., Shirley, Ar. 72153 Date of Death: July 8, 2017 On the 24th day of January, 2018, an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate was filed with respect to the Estate of Buna Ann Hodges, 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 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. The estate consists of the following real property located in Van Buren County, Arkansas: Lot 1, Block 4; Lot 5, Block 4; and Lot 2, Block 1 Clark Acres Subdivision.

Apartments and mobile homes in Bee Branch area. $400-$650/month.

Deposit required.

Call for availability (501) 581-8640 After 2:00 pm

Office Space

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/s/ Sandi Eskridge .

Sandi Eskridge, Distributee P.O.Box 18 Clinton, Ar. 72031 501-253-0300

NO.PR-17-14 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF JODI DIANE STUMP and EMMA LINNORA LECARME WARNING ORDER TO: Daniel Ryan Lecarme 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 .

Circuit Clerk

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS

NO. 71CV-17-254

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

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

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Last known address of Decedent: 143 Patton Square, Apartment 9, Clinton, AR 72031 Date of Death: March 29, 2017 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: /s/ Daniel A. Milam Distributee

.

DANIEL A. MILAM, Distributee 21002 Maple Creek Road Hensley, AR 72065 (870)814-5483

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS SECOND DIVISION NO. 71CV-17-255

FIRST DIVISION

DUPLEXES FOR RENT

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

This Notice first published the 30TH day of January, 2018.

FIRST DIVISION

Excel Boats is Hiring!

Excel Boat Company in Mountain View has immediate openings for FULL TIME GENERAL LABORERS, WELDERS, AND FINISHERS. Positions start at $10.00 an hour with no experience necessary. Trade position pay will be based on experience.

Applications are available at 103 Blanchard Avenue in Mountain View, Arkansas. Excel Boat Company is a Drug Free Work Facility

LEGAL

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS

FOR RENT

January 30, 2018

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

J & N LAND COMPANY, INC. PETITIONER VS. BILL PEARROW and ROBBIE PEARROW and The following lands in Van Buren County, Arkansas: PT. NW/4 SE/4, SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 12N, RANGE 13W 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: 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.

January 30, 2018

The Voice of Van Buren County

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LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION #71PR-2018-2 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOUIS PAUL PARISH, deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS NAME OF DECEDENT: Louis Paul Parish LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 440 356 East Bee Branch, AR 72013 DATE OF DEATH: February 23, 2017 On 10th day of January, 2018, an affidavit for collection of small estate by distributee was filed with respect to the estate of Louis Paul Parish, 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 in the estate.

THIS NOTICE first published this 23rd day of January, 2018. /s/ M. Edward Morgan .

M. EDWARD MORGAN, Bar #82113 Attorney for Estate Morgan Law Firm, P.A. 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION No: 71PR-18-6 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHNNIE LENARD WHITE, deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 11851 Hwy 16 West Clinton, AR 72031 DATE OF DEATH: July 6, 2017 An Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee was on the 17th day of January, 2018, filed in the above referenced Court for the purpose of bringing down title to the following described real property in Cleburne County, Arkansas, to-wit: THE W¾ OF THE SW¼ NW¼, SECTION THIRTY-THREE (33), TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE FIFTEEN (15) WEST, CONTAINING 30 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. 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 on the 23rd day of January, 2018.

By: /s/ Kent Tester .

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS Fourth DIVISION NO.PR-2018-5 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ADAM LEE MORRIS, deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 3080 Highway 65 S Clinton, AR 72031 DATE OF DEATH: November 25, 2017 The undersigned was appointed Administratrix of the estate of the above-named decedent on January 18, 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 30th day of January , 2018.

Brenda Morris, Administratrix By: /s/ M. Edward Morgan.

M. EDWARD MORGAN MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044

LEGAL

LEGAL

City of Clinton ORDINANCE NO. 2018-01

Sponsored by J.P. B. Tatum

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THAT THE OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF CLINTON, ARKANSAS SHALL BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT; PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES THEREOF; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-01 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:

WHEREAS, ACA § 14-43-319 provides that cities which have the Mayor/Council form of government and have less than 5,000 residents may decide to appoint their City Attorney rather than have the City Attorney elected.

WHEREAS, it appears that continuity in the office of City Attorney will best promote familiarity with issues in the City as well as assure a good working relationship between legal counsel and the Administration and Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLINTON, ARKANSAS: Section 1. Appointment: The Mayor, with the advice and consent of the City Council, will appoint a licensed Arkansas attorney to fulfill the duties of the City Attorney for so long as the City qualifies to appoint a City Attorney under ACA § 14-43-319.

Section 2. Term of Office: The term of office for the City Attorney shall be two (2) years and shall begin/end as the terms of alderpersons in the City of Clinton. Upon the expiration of the City Attorney’s term, an appointed City Attorney shall continue to hold the office until a successor is appointed.

There is no limit to the number of terms a person may hold the office of the City Attorney.

Nothing herein shall prohibit the Mayor, with consent of the Council, from terminating a City Attorney and nothing herein shall prohibit a City Attorney from resigning, pursuant to the terms of a contract for services.

Section 3. Contract for Services: The City Attorney will perform such duties as are hereinafter described and delineated, and such other duties as, from time to time, may be assigned by the Mayor or the City Council; a Contract for Services prescribing the compensation to be paid such appointed City Attorney shall be entered into periodically.

Section 4. Duties: For the compensation, benefits and consideration set forth in the Contract for Services with the appointed City Attorney, he/ she shall perform the following:

AN ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AUTHORIZING SALARIES AND WAGES PERTAINING TO THE OFFICIALS AND EACH TIME SLOT WITHIN EACH DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS: Legislative Audit requires the salaries/wages of each Official and each pay slot for all departments be authorized by the Quorum Court; and WHEREAS: There is a need with this Ordinance to approve the attached listing, which represents the total amounts appropriated in the 2018 Budget Ordinance for salaries and wages.

THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED That the Quorum Court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, hereby authorizes and approves the salaries as per attached listing.

OFFICES 2018 HOURLY PAYROLL COUNTY JUDGE’S OFFICE County Judge- 1/2 26,135.28 25.13 $2,010.41 2018 Total 26,135.28 Payroll Total 2,010.41 CIRCUIT CLERK’S OFFICE Admin. Ass’t.

32,281.60 15.52 $1,241.60 2018 Total 32,281.60 Payroll Total 1,241.60

a) serve as chief legal advisor to the City Council, City Mayor and all City departments and offices. b) attend all regular City Council meetings and such special City Council meetings or committee meetings which are reasonably necessary to provide legal advice and counsel to the City; c) prepare such ordinances and resolutions as are needed for normal operations of the City; d) prosecute all City criminal, traffic and ordinance violations in the Van Buren County District Court, and any subsequent appeals of such cases; and, e) for compensation to be delineated in the Contract for Services, the City Attorney may be requested or assigned by the Mayor or the City Council to perform services or assume special responsibilities beyond those anticipated by the foregoing. Such projects may include, but are not necessarily limited to: representation of the City in civil litigation; bond issues; representation of Clinton Water and Sewer Department or Clinton Volunteer Fire Department; and the purchase, sale or lease of property. These services shall be compensated at an hourly rate as set forth in the Contract for Services and will be billed upon the conclusion of each matter or as the matter is handled in lengthy proceedings/ matters. The City Attorney may recommend that additional legal counsel be hired by the City as the matter requires, however, the City Council shall make the final determination in every case and such other counsel shall be compensated as agreed.

Section 5. Conflict of Interest: The City Attorney shall not be required to represent the City on a matter set forth in the above paragraph if the City Attorney determines that a conflict of interest or other ethical issue exists which prevents the City Attorney from legally or ethically providing representation on the matter. In such cases, the Mayor may appoint special counsel so long as there are funds appropriated for such representation.

Section 6. Emergency Clause: It is hereby declared that an emergency exists as there is currently no City Attorney for the City of Clinton, Arkansas.

This Ordinance is necessary to preserve the peace, health and welfare of the citizens of the City of Clinton, Arkansas, and therefore shall be enforced from and after the date of its passage.

CIRCUIT CLERK’S RECORDERS COST Circuit Clerk 51,127.96 24.58 $1,966.46

LEGAL 2018 Total 141,607.96 Payroll Total 5,446.46 ASSESS/APPR OFFICE Assessor 51,127.96 24.58 $1,966.46 Admin. Ass’t.

32,281.60 15.52 $1,241.60 Deputy Assessor 1 31,865.60 15.32 $1,225.60 Deputy Assessor 4 30,534.40 14.68 $1,174.40 Deputy Assessor 3 31,324.80 15.06 $1,204.80

2018 Total 238,681.56 Payroll Total 9,180.06 JUVENILE COURT Probation Officer 25,459.20 12.24 $979.20 FINS Intake Officer 29,577.60 14.22 $1,137.60 P/T Drug Court * $192.31 P/T Juv. Sec’t.

20,000.24 $384.62 2018 Total 75,037.04 Payroll Total 2,693.73 SOLID WASTE MGT Superviser 31,366.40 15.08 $1,206.40 Weigh Station Attendant 26,520.00 12.75 $1,020.00

Admin.Ass’t.

32,281.60 15.52 $1,241.60 Deputy Clerk #1 30,326.40 14.58 $1,166.40 Land Library Clerk 26,187.20 12.59 $1,007.20 2018 Total 139,923.16 Payroll Total 5,381.66

Recycling Driver 29,203.20 14.04 $1,123.20

DISTRICT COURT Court Clerk 31,428.80 15.11 $1,208.80 Deputy Court Clerk 30,825.60 14.82 $1,185.60 Probation Officer 28,558.40 13.73 $1,098.40 P/T Probation Officer 39 hrs 12,421.50 12.25 $477.75 2018 Total 103,234.30 Payroll Total 3,970.55 PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE Secretary 30,035.20 14.44 $1,155.20 2018 Total 30,035.20 Payroll Total 1,155.20 DEPUTY PROS OFFICE Legal Secretary 31,428.80 15.11 $1,208.80 Deputy Clerk 29,972.80 14.41 $1,152.80 2018 Total 61,401.60 Payroll Total 2,361.60

Admin.Ass’t.

32,281.60 15.52 $1,241.60

Admin.Ass’t.

29,848.00 14.35 $1,148.00

APPROVED: /s/ Richard W. McCormac .

Richard W. McCormac Mayor

Deputy Collector #1 30,326.40 14.58 $1,166.40

Chief Deputy 29,640.00 14.25 $1,140.00

ATTEST: /s/ Dena R. Malone .

Dena R. Malone, CMC, CAMC Recorder/Treasurer

Deputy Collector #2 27,872.00 13.40 $1,072.00

1/2 Secretary 13,863.20 13.33 $1,066.40

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27,248.00 13.10 $1,048.00 29,203.20 14.04 $1,123.20 27,248.00 13.10 $1,048.00 Laborers (6) 22,880.00 11.00 $880.00 22,880.00 11.00 $880.00 22,880.00 11.00 $880.00 24,128.00 11.60 $928.00 22,880.00 11.00 $880.00 24,128.00 11.60 $928.00

37,752.00 18.15 $1,452.00

COUNTY ROAD DEPT Office 1/2 County Judge 26,135.28 25.13 $2,010.41

January 16, 2018

24,752.00 11.90 $952.00

Recycle Driver 26,520.00 12.75 $1,020.00

COLLECTOR’S OFFICE Collector 51,127.96 24.58 $1,966.46

PASSED:

24,752.00 11.90 $952.00

Mechanics (2) 37,835.20 18.19 $1,455.20

2018 Total 176,789.60 Payroll Total 6,799.60

COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE County Clerk 51,127.96 24.58 $1,966.46

24,752.00 11.90 $952.00

T/S Driver 27,560.00 13.25 $1,060.00

Deputy Clerk #2 29,972.80 14.41 $1,152.80

2018 Total 51,127.96 Payroll Total 1,966.46

30,305.60 14.57 $1,165.60

26,208.00 12.60 $1,008.00

P/T Laboror 40 hrs 10,660.00 10.25 $410.00

TREASURER’S OFFICE Treasurer 51,127.96 24.58 $1,966.46

34,112.00 16.40 $1,312.00

Deputy Assessor 2 31,428.80 15.11 $1,208.80

Deputy Clerk #1 30,326.40 14.58 $1,166.40

2018 Total 137,107.36 Payroll Total 6,426.16

26,998.40 12.98 $1,038.40

Truck Drivers CDL (5) 25,480.00 12.25 $980.00

Operator 24,960.00 12.00 $960.00

P/T Recorder (45 hrs. per pay) 14,157.00 12.10 $544.50

Grader Operators (7) 29,036.80 13.96 1.116.80

Deputy Assessor 5 30,118.40 14.48 $1,158.40

Chief Deputy 15.11 $1,208.80

P/T Recorder (32 hrs. per pay) 10,067.20 12.10 $387.20

LEGAL

Backhoe Operator 31,179.20 14.99 $1,199.20 Road Foreman 26,832.00 12.90 $1,032.00 Road Superintendent 36,732.80 17.66 $1,412.80 2018 Total 739,689.68 Payroll Total 28,871.28 DETENTION CENTER Jail Admin 33,987.20 16.34 $1,307.20

LEGAL 25,688.00 12.35 $988.00

#15 Detention Deputy 25,688.00 12.35 $988.00 #16 Detention Deputy 25,688.00 12.35 $988.00 Part-Time 60,000.00 11.23 * (F/T-less $500 until Certified) 2018 Total 516,435.20 SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Sheriff 51,206.11 24.62 $1,969.47 Chief Deputy 33,987.20 16.34 $1,307.20 1st Deputy-CID 33,300.80 16.01 $1,280.80 2nd Deputy-CID 32,593.60 15.67 $1,253.60 3rd Deputy 31,907.20 15.34 $1,227.20 4th Deputy-CID 31,220.80 15.01 $1,200.80 5th Deputy 29,848.00 14.35 $1,148.00 6th Deputy 29,848.00 14.35 $1,148.00 7th Deputy 29,848.00 14.35 $1,148.00 8th Deputy 28,204.80 13.56 $1,084.80 9th Deputy 28,204.80 13.56 $1,084.80 10th Deputy28,204.80 13.56 $1,084.80 11th Deputy 28,204.80 13.56 $1,084.80 D.V Invest.Supervisor 32,760.00 15.75 $1,260.00 D.V Invest.Deputy 30,742.40 14.78 $1,182.40 Clinton SRO 35,006.40 16.83 $1,346.40 Shirley SRO 29,848.00 14.35 $1,148.00

Ass’t Admin 29,848.00 14.35 $1,148.00

So. Side SRO 29,848.00 14.35 $1,148.00

#2 Bailiff 27,768.00 13.35 $1,068.00

Animal Control Officer 25,480.00 12.25 $980.00

#3 Detention Rd Crew 27,414.40 13.18 $1,054.40

Admin.Ass’t.

29,972.80 14.41 $1,152.80

#4 Detention Deputy 27,414.40 13.18 $1,054.40

Office Clerk 24,419.20 11.74 $939.20

#5 Detention Deputy 26,728.00 12.85 $1,028.00

Part-Time 50,000.00 12.10

#6 Detention Deputy 26,395.20 12.69 $1,015.20 #7 Detention Deputy 25,688.00 12.35 $988.00

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2018 Total 704,655.71 CORP OF ENGINEERS P/T Park Patrol26,000.00 10.75 2018 Total 26,000.00

#8 Detention Deputy 25,688.00 12.35 $988.00

SAFETY/ MAINTENANCE Maintenance 26,208.00 12.60 $1,008.00

#9 Detention Deputy 25,688.00 12.35 $988.00

Maintenance 26,208.00 12.60 $1,008.00

#10 Detention Deputy 25,688.00 12.35 $988.00

Custodian 22,360.00 10.75 $860.00

#11 Detention Deputy 25,688.00 12.35 $988.00

Safety/Maint Manager 32,448.00 15.60 $1,248.00

#12 Detention Deputy 25,688.00 12.35 $988.00

2018 Total 107,224.00 Payroll Total 4,124.00

#13 Detention Deputy 25,688.00 12.35 $988.00

ELECTION COMMISSION Co-ordinator 1/2 13,863.20 13.33 $1,066.40

#14 Detention Deputy

R. Commission Chair

R. Commissioner D. Commissioner P/T 46,000.00 2018 Total 59,863.20 911 Department Coordinator/ TechSupport 14.00 $1,120.00 2018 Total 29,120.00 Payroll Total 1,120.00 LIBRARY Librarian 41,225.18 19.82 $1,585.59 Ass’t Librarian 28,188.93 13.56 $1,084.19 Damascus Librarian 70 hrs 19,623.74 10.79 $754.76 P/T Helper 54 hrs 11,934.00 8.50 $459.00 P/T Helper 48 hrs 14,002.56 11.22 $538.56 P/T Helper 54 hrs 12,383.28 8.82 $476.28 P/T Helper 40 hrs 8,840.00 8.50 $340.00 P/T Helper 40 hrs 9,172.80 8.82 $352.80 Youth Service Librarian 27,040.00 13.00 $1,040.00 2018 Total 172,410.49 Payroll Total 6,631.18 DRUG TASK FORCE Task Force Officer 31,907.20 15.34 $1,227.20 2018 Total 31,907.20 Payroll Total 1,227.20 CORONER 7,571.25 $291.21 2018 Total 7,571.25 Payroll Total 291.21 VOTER REGISTRATION Voter Registrar/ Chief Deputy 31,428.80 15.11 $1,208.80 P/T 10.00 P/T 6,000.00 10.00 2018 Total 37,428.80 OEM Officer 35,630.40 17.13 $1,370.40 2018 Total 35,630.40 Payroll Total 1,370.40 VETERAN’S SERVICE OFFICER P/T Service Officer 32 hrs 14,324.18 17.22 $550.93 2018 Total 14,324.18 Payroll Total 550.93 EQUALIZATION BOARD 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 2018 Total 5,000.00 QUORUM COURT per meeting District 1 300.00 District 2 300.00 District 3 300.00 District 4 300.00 District 5 300.00 District 6 300.00 District 7 300.00 District 8 300.00 District 9 300.00 2018 Total 40,000.00 Dated this 18th day of January, 2018.

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

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Judi King’s School of Dance Imma Bee troupe takes the floor last week. The dancers are ages 4 to 6.

(Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

Clinton vs. Atkins

Clinton’s junior boys defeated Atkins at home last week by a score of 42-23.

(Photo by Denise Burgess)

The Clinton Yellow Jackets senior boys had a good night and won handily 77-55 over Atkins.

(Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

The Clinton High School band helped entertain the crowd.

(Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

The Clinton cheerleaders were flying high at the game.

(Photo by Robert R. Gaut)