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Voting begins in Primary Election Early voting is under way for the Primary Election. Two races are on the ballot for the nonpartisan judicial elections. Arkansas Supreme Court Associate Justice Position 4 is between Judge Morgan “Chip” Welch and Barbara Womack Webb. Arkansas District
Court District 9 Division 1 is a contest between Judge Chris Carnahan and Lorie Mason Jordan. Also on the ballot is a 16-year extension of the 1-cent sales tax in Van Buren County and the annual school election for 38.6 mills. On the Democratic ticket, there is a big selection of candidates
vying for the presidential nomination; several of those candidates have ended their campaigns but their names are still on the ballot. On the Republican side, there are three candidates for the presidential nomination: Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente, Donald J. Trump and Bill Weld. Voting options for
the March 3 Primary Election include: absentee by mail, ballot applications must be requested and received prior to February 25, 2020; early voting at the Court House Annex, Voter Registration Office, February 17, 2020-March 2, 2020. (Monday-Friday, 8 am-6 pm: Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.); Elec-
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Man accused of fleeing, receiving After a Jan. 30 traffic stop, a Center Ridge man faces a slew of charges. According to an affidavit for arrest, Brandon Hubbard, 39, failed to stop at a stop sign on Boar Road and Cullum Lane, then didn’t stop his vehicle when Deputy Breezie Merriott initiated her lights. Hubbard has been charged with theft by receiving, a Class D felony; fleeing, a Class D felony; criminal mischief, a Class D felony; misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia; careless and prohibited driving; failure to stop at a stop sign or yield sign; driving while license canceled; and defective equipment. According to the criminal information, Hubbard is a habitual offender. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. Clinton Police are searching for a Marshall woman who tried to cash a stolen check in August at Regions Bank. The Russellville Police Department reported that the check was among items taken in a residential burglary. The woman who tried to cash the check was identified as Lesley Dowell who is now living in Conway, the affidavit states. Clinton Police have been unable to contact Dowell, 26. She faces charges of forgery, a Class C felony, and criminal impersonation, a misdemeanor.
ton; Dennard Fire Department, 13774 Dennard; and Fairfield Baptist Church, 481 Dave Creek Parkway. All Vote Centers will be open 7:30 am - 7:30 pm. Any runoff elections will be held March 31, 2020 for the Primary Election utilizing the above voting options.
Poynor picked for council
Fire destroys home - This home on Delta Road in Dennard was destroyed in a fire on Feb. 12, leaving one resident severely injured. The house belonged to Lalla Ostergren who died last year. She and her husband, Richard, built the three-story house themselves more than 50 years ago. Lalla was well-known for her books and her organic gardening. The fire is believed to have begun in the chimney. David Ostergren is recovering at Children’s Hospital.
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tion Day voting Tuesday, March 3, 2020, for Primary Election and Tuesday November 3, 2020 for General Election at any of four Vote Centers. The Vote Centers are: Bee Branch Fire Department, 11214 Highway 65S, Bee Branch; Van Buren County Library, 289 Factory Road, Clin-
The city of Shirley got a new floodplain administrator and council member at its meeting earlier this month. Councilman David Cook has been appointed floodplain administrator. Mayor Lisa Hackett said she was told the administrator must be a council member or city employee. Karl Trahan-True had been serving in that capacity since the departure of Ginny Stone from the council. Hackett reminded the council that Position 3 was still vacant following the resignation of JoCarol Hamilton. It was agreed to appoint Wanda Poynor to serve the remainder of the term. Poynor will be sworn in when the paperwork is completed. Council members also gave permission for the Ball Association to tear down the old concession stand, which was no longer used. The as-
sociation now has a storage building. Hackett also reported that the waterline project was completed. She stated that she had met with Tim Shaw of Community Water and representatives from AEDC last week and AEDC signed off on the project. She stated that CWS had plans to place gravel on the old entrance to the fishing/swimming area off the Middle Fork bridge. The mayor stated it was time to begin planning the 2020 Shirley Homecoming. She said she is considering Johnny and Rhonda Carlton for the 2020 Grand Marshals. She told the council that, due to lack of residents that had not served as Parade Grand Marshals, the city had been looking at Shirley residents outside the city limits. Council members ask for some time to keep looking.
C.G. Bolden Day set for Feb. 19
Jackets win - The Clinton Senior Boys team advanced to the District Tournament after a 65-58 win over Quitman last (Photo by Robert R. Gaut) week. More photos, Page 2
FOIA hearing scheduled for Feb. 26 A hearing has been set for Feb. 26 in an FOIA case against the Van Buren County sheriff’s office. Kimberly Huggins says she made two requests for videos and logs after her son, Ethan Huggins, was beaten in jail. Kimberly Huggins said she denied the requested material and was told the
incident was still under investigation even though charges have been filed against three inmates in the Nov. 3, 2019, attack. Sheriff Lucas Emberton stated that the video is no longer available. The case has been assigned to Circuit Judge Susan Weaver.
The annual C.G. Bolden Day is set for Feb. 19 in Clinton. Cpl. Bolden died 60 years ago in a Korean prisoner of war camp. His remains were identified and returned to his family in Clinton in 2015. He received a disCpl. C.G. Bolden was taken tinguished esprisoner of war in January cort and mil1951 and died April 30, 1951. itary burial with full honors. His story serves as a reminder Camp near Pyongof the extreme sacriyang's North Korea. fices made to this day He was captured on by many members of January 5, 1951 and the U.S. armed forctaken prisoner near es, and their loved Seoul, Korea. Boldones. en is buried at ClinClaude Gilbert ton Cemetery. “CG” Bolden was For more details born Jan. 8, 1927, in about the commemEglantine, Arkansas. orative event, conHe died on April 30, tact City Hall at 7451951 in Suan Bean 8110.
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Clinton basketball
Photos by Robert R. Gaut
Clinton's Junior Boys team won the District Tournament last week with a 32-25 win over Rose Bud. Clinton Junior Boys
The Clinton Junior Girls team defeated Rose Bud 45-25 in the championship game last week.
Clinton's Senior Girls basketball team lost to Quitman last week, 57-52, Clinton Junior Girls ending their season.
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James & Joyce Burns Scotland
Brrr — Winter is here again but the daffodils are blooming and some of the trees are getting color. I think spring is just around the corner, so we can all smile and get ready to smell the flowers. I hope everyone had a great Valentines Day and enjoyed all of the dinners and cards and gifts. That is what makes happy memories. Do not forget the Scotland Senior Center will have music night on February 21 so make plans to come and have a great time. I do not have anything else in my notes so have a safe, warm week and stay dry. If you have Scotland news you can call 5923935 and we will get it in the paper.
day recently with his daughters , Ginny and Kasey, and his grandchildren. Happy bBirthday, Tom. Wanda Poynor took her brother Jim Hooten to the VA in Conway. He is healthy and ready to grow a big garden. Our senior citizens and friends of senior citizens of Shirley bought $157 worth of tickets on our Valentine Basket. Each senior center in Van Buren County had a Valentine basket and Shirley’s center more than doubled the amount that any other center sold, even though we are the smallest center. The money will go to the food program.
western part of the county this year. Early voting is available now, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Election Commission, 1414 Hwy. 65 S, Clinton. The new moon is official at 9:32 a.m. Sunday. This month’s lunar cycle will last 29 days, 17 hours and 50 minutes. The Dennard home of my friend, Lalla Ostergren, now gone for almost a year, burned to the ground last week. Her eldest son David escaped due to being awoken by smoke alarms. If you don’t have them, get them, if you do, check the batteries. David is in Children’s Hospital Burn Unit, Little Rock, and has a long road to recovery. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community, call or text Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
Jeff Burgess Crabtree
Thelma Murray Shirley
Jerel and Kathleen Brown went to East End last Sunday to visit their son and grandchildren. Tom Kimmons celebrated his 77th birth-
The bookmobile is in Tilly on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and Zion Hill at 11:30 a.m. Thursday morning before sunrise, look low in the southeast for a slim crescent moon pairing with Saturn. Both will appear together in binoculars. Also, brighter Jupiter will be higher to the right, and Mars a bit further. There will be no polling locations in the
Patsy Ward Formosa
I went to Bentonville with my niece and great-niece, Sissy and Ashtyn Dees, on Friday. We went to the Crystal Bridges Museum and went on a tour. They sure do have a lot
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Senior Centers - Scotland Seniors Center pool tournament winners last week were (from left) first place Jimmy Allen, second place James Foreman, third place Doyle Scroggins. of interesting stuff and some beautiful paintings. On Saturday, we went thrift store shopping with our cousin, Wanda Thompson. I got a couple pairs of jeans. We got home pretty late Saturday night. Our EHC meeting was Tuesday. Some of us went early and attended a crochet class taught by Earlene Brecheen. We had a new student, Jane Meyer. I hope she can come again next time. The more the merrier. We discussed starting our breakfast again on the third Saturday of March. I’ll let you know more later. My nephew, Gary Beckham, came by Tuesday afternoon. I enjoyed the visit. I’ve also been enjoying a pretty pot of tulips from Donna Sherrod. She is a very sweet lady. Visiting Donna and Richard for a few days this week is their sisterin-law, Barbara Goodman of Melbourne. On Thursday, Mary Pennington came by and spent a of couple hours with me. We had a good visit. I’ve had more visitors this week than I’ve had in a long time. Loved every minute of it. Sindee Morse spent some time with Marva and RG Ward. They
In the works - Local residents, regular users and The Friends of Archey Road were glad to see a sign recently erected by a county road crew. Archey Road is the most direct route between the Crabtree/Alread area and Chimes/ Dennard area. (Jeff Burgess) played dominoes all afternoon and then went to the Fish Barn at Quitman, where they were joined by John Ward for dinner. That sounds like a good way to spend time.
Prayers go out for everyone who needs them, especially those who are in bad health and are sick. God bless and have a good week.
Shower
There will be a baby shower for Baby Josephine and Caitlin Abiseid Shull from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Clinton First United Methodist Church. Caitlin is registered at Amazon.com.
Clubs
The Idle Hour Bridge Club met at the home of Gay Whillock. High Jo Nell Warren; second - Helen Dobbins; traveling - Cathy Farnell; bingo - Conie Reamey.
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Obituaries
derson and Ray Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers: Keaton and Landon Gresham, Derek Russell, Forrest and Tyler Birdwell.
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Donald Kilcrease
Donald Ray Kilcrease, 76, son of Jasper E. and Lily Maye (Howell) Kilcrease, was born in Glenn, Mississippi on December 9, 1943 and passed from this life on February 11, 2020 at his home in Bee Branch, Arkansas. Donnie was a longtime resident of Clinton, Louisiana. He was a retired truck driver. Donnie was a veteran and served in the United States Army and National Guard. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Plank Road Baptist Church in Slaughter, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Melanie Kilcrease; and three brothers, James Kilcrease, Wayne Kilcrease and Clayton Kilcrease. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Martha Lee Davidson Kilcrease; daughters, Melissa (Bobby) Bishop of Lafayette, Louisiana, Michele Jones of New Roads, Louisiana; step-daughter, Anita (Marc) Gregoire of Clinton, Louisiana; brother, Jackie (Rita Jo) Kilcrease of Clinton, Louisiana; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Masonic Cemetery in Clinton, Louisiana, with Rev. Marc Gregoire offi-
Searcy County Colynos Sisk, 79, of Big Flat, Arkansas passed away Monday, February 10, 2020. Funeral was February 14, 2020 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall. Burial was in Freeman Cemetery near Big Flat.
Feeding grief Providing food to a grieving family is a time-honored tradition. Some ideas for what to provide include: Pasta dishes, such as lasagna. Take it frozen or piping hot from the oven.
Brandon Gresham
Brandon Ray Gresham, 46, of Holly Mountain, departed from this life on February 12, 2020. He was born September 3, 1973 in Philadelphia, Mississippi to Gerald Castle and the late Gaybra Jones. Brandon was right-ofway-foreman for 23 years for Arkansas Electric. Brandon was an avid fisherman and lifelong Razorback and Cowboys fan. He loved watching his children’s sporting activities. His smiles and hugs are known by all that he came in contact with. Brandon is survived by his wife, Miranda; his children, Landon of Shirley, Keaton and Maggie of the home; father and stepmother, Gerald and Diann Castle of Collinsville, Mississippi; one brother, Bryan Gresham of Iowa. His preceded in death by his grandparents, Norman and Hugh Lynn Luke, and his mother. Visitation was Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, with services at 2 p.m. at the Choctaw Church of Christ with Gary Kirkendoll officiating. Burial was at Holly Mountain Cemetery. Pallbearers: Craig Jones, Chris Bradford, Jamie Robison, Eric Murry, Brian Hen-
Mamie Porter
Mamie Alene Nixson Porter, 95, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. She was born December 26, 1924 in Aubrey, Texas to the late Joseph Edmond Nixson and Mamie Elizabeth Pugh. Mamie was a line worker for OK Processing and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed watching T.V. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Joyce Chapman of Clinton, Patricia Moidi and husband Larry of Olathe, Kansas, Scott Porter of Fort Smith, Arkansas; step-daughter, Dorren Hanes and husband Dave; 10 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other family members. Mamie is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Allen Porter; siblings, Edmond Nixson, Mary Leek, Lorena, Alice, James, Joseph; stepchildren, Bonnie McGregor and George Porter. Service was 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at the Fort Smith National Cemetery.
Jones, 91, of Damascus passed away peacefully February 13, 2020. He was born August 2, 1928 in Torrence, California to the late Rillon G. Jones and Margret (Sutton) Broussard. Roy was a past member at Emmaus Baptist Church in Pittsboro, North Carolina and current longtime member of First Baptist Church in Damascus. He was also a member of Lions Club and Gideon International. Roy served in the Navy and was a WWII Veteran. Roy is survived by his wife Naomi Jones; sons, Danny R Jones, Doyle A Jones, Michael Willis, Gary Willis and David Willis; daughters, Penny A Coon and Karen Varner; 14 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and many more family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Kenneth Wayne Jones. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 20, 2020, at First Baptist Church in Damascus. Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2020 at Centuries Memorial Park in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Larry Gray
David Perez Savala, 77, of Leslie, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Funeral was Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Calvary Apostolic First Pentecostal Church in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial was in Sanders Cemetery near Marshall.
Larry Dan Gray, age 78, died on February 12, 2020 at his home in Gainesville, Missouri. Larry Gray was born on July 19, 1941 in Clinton, Arkansas, to Rodgers and Mary Ann Gray. He is survived by his wife, Velma; two brothers, Harrell Gray of Van Buren and Arlis Gray of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas; two sisters, Roy Jones Virginia Rodgers and Mary LeRoy ''Roy'' Edward Kaye Weaver, both of Clin-
Chili. Homemade chili on a cold, sad day can be very comforting. Remember to include toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, corn chip, crackers, etc. Chicken and noodles. A bland dish that can be provided frozen and reheated. Goes well with a salad and
rolls. Chicken pot pie. Use a store-bought crust to save time and cook the chicken with carrots, peas and onions. Casseroles. Egg casseroles, hash brown casseroles, the choices are endless. Burritos. Make dozens and wrap separately in
waxed paper for easy baking when needed. Snacks are also a thoughtful item to take. Cookies, fruit trays, veggie trays and dips are a few to consider. If you don’t have time to prepare something, let a local restaurant or store help. Send pizza or a bucket of chicken
The staff of The Voice of Van Buren County extends sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones. If you wish to express your appreciation to friends, neighbors, family, church and community members with a Thank You on the obit page, call (501) 745-8040 or email voiceads@artelco.com
February 18, 2020 ton; three daughters, Frosty Darlene Walker of Senatobia, Mississippi, Joni Ann Otto of Seneca, Missouri, Kelly Kile of Fayetteville, North Carolina; one son, Roger Gray of Seneca, Missouri; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Larry Gray was a U.S. Navy veteran serving from 1958 to 1965. He retired after 30 years as a pipe fitter supervisor and a construction engineer in Alaska. He was an avid deer hunter, loved fishing and he had a passion for gardening. No services are planned.
Betty Emerson
Betty Ethel Godfrey Emerson, 87, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away Jan. 28, 2020. She was born on June 3, 1932 into the Lolan and Zola Godfrey family. She was a sweet baby girl and grew up to be a beautiful young woman. Betty married the love of her life, Willie "Bill" Emerson, and they had three children. Betty is preceded in death by her husband; her daughter, Elizabeth; her parents; and two brothers, Dorval Godfrey and Gordon Ray Godfrey. She is survived by her two sons, Richard of Renton, Washington and Billy of Florence, Oregon; one brother, David Godfrey of Benton, Arkansas; two sisters, Eulaine Blumenthal of Renton, Washington, and Jakie Sue Pack of Alread, Arkansas; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Feb. 1, 2020, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton. Interment was at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Rupert.
with sides to the family. Pick up a meat and cheese tray for snacking or sandwiches. Be sure to add mayonnaise, mustard and bread. Even if you feel awkward providing food, gifts and words of comfort to a bereaved family, do it anyway. It’s a tradition that needs to survive.
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Clinton teacher receives STEM grant
District winners - Clinton Third Grade Lady Jackets have won the District Tournament in Vilonia. They swept the tournament beating Rose Bud in overtime to take home the title. The girls ended their season 13-1. The team is (from left) Bella Bradley, Alexis Williams, Cadence Warren, Katie Grace Alexander, Adalyn Biggs, Rylee Bufford and Kisara Musser. Coaches are Jamie Williams, Angela Alexander and Darryl Warren.
A Clinton High School teacher was among 28 across the nation receiving a grant from the Society for Science and the Public. Amanda Sellers was awarded a $3,000 STEM Research Grant. The grant will be used for resources to inspire the next generation of scientists. The grant is awarded to those who aim to promote lifelong interest in and appreciation for the STEM fields. The STEM Action Grant program supports those that are working to further the public’s understanding of science and to increase participation in the STEM fields. The grant Sellers received will be going to materials that will aid in the participation of students in science competitions and research, according to a news release from Clinton High School. Sellers teaches students who are 75 percent low income, according to the organization. She has collaborated with middle school teachers from her district to support the expansion of science fair, which is now
Sellers a required portion of her research classes. “This grant is so important to my students,” Sellers told the organization. “In a rural setting, they sometimes see their projects as inferior. I believe with the resources this grant provides, that they will feel more confident in their projects as well as more confident in themselves.” To date, the society has given $440,000 to more than 100 science teachers across the country to help ensure that research opportunities and exposure to STEM fields is available for all students, giving them the opportunity to become scientists or engineers in the future.
Book day - Clinton Elementary students can't wait to start reading their February book, The Tiger Rising.
School Menus Shirley Schools
Feb. 18 - Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin or cereal, yogurt, strawberries. Lunch: Taco soup, chips, salsa, baby carrots, pineapple or taco bar. Feb. 19 - Breakfast: Pancakes, cereal, peaches. Lunch: Roast, mashed potatoes, green beans, hot rolls, pumpkin bread or baked potato bar. Feb. 20 - Breakfast: Oatmeal, cinnamon toast, cereal, spiced apples.
Lunch: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, California blend, Texas toast, strawberries or salad bar. Feb. 21 - Breakfast: Biscuits and white gravy, cereal, mixed fruit. Lunch: Chicken sandwich, tator babies, apple half or salad bar.
steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, hot roll, fruit. Feb. 20 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit. Lunch: Nacho salad, refried beans, cinnamon roll, applesauce. Feb. 21 - Breakfast: Doughnut, smoothie. Lunch: BarClinton Elementary becue rib patty on bun, Feb. 18 - Break- coleslaw, baked beans, fast: Cereal, Goody fruit. Bun, fruit. Lunch: Ravioli, salad, corn, bread- Clinton Junior & Senior High sticks, mixed fruit. Feb. 18 - BreakFeb. 19 - Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, fast: Breakfast pizsausage, biscuit, fruit. za sliders. fruit. Lunch: spaghetti, Lunch: Chicken fried Chicken
bread or pizza quesadilla, salad, corn, fruit/ fruit cup. Feb. 19 - Breakfast: Cereal, Frudel Strudel, fruit. Lunch: Breaded pork patty or barbecue chicken, salad, roasted potatoes, pinto beans, biscuit, fruit cup/fruit. Feb. 20 - Breakfast: Biscuit, sausage, fruit. Lunch: Chicken fajita on flat bread or burrito/chili/cheese, refried beans, fruit cup/ fruit. Feb. 21 - Breakfast: Cereal, toast/jelly, fruit. Lunch: Hamburger, chips, fruit cup/fruit. * denotes conference game
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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: After reading the post by Judge Dale James on Facebook and the following comments I felt the need to opine. Mr. James has done a wonderful job as judge after taking over a county with severe budget problems and the current set of justices of the peace are outstanding. The post was about the coming vote to continue the 1-cent sales tax for 16 years. I would be for this tax if it went totally into the county budget system to be use by the county as needed and directed by the Quorum Court. The16-year time span was originally 20 but after protest at the meeting was changed. The tax originally was for 10 years and the reason for 16 years is so the fire departments
can go into debt for hundreds of thousands of dollars for new equipment. As for the problem with the library note there should be enough money now to make the payment after the suit by Flywheel Energy was dropped, if not it’s due to mismanagement, I recommend more oversight by the county. You should remember the library gets 1 mill property tax that compares to County General getting 3 mills to run the county! The county can bring this tax up again in November after making changes to time and use. Vote No on the 1-cent sales tax! That brings up another property tax issue that needs to be stopped. The mineral tax on your statement that is derived from your royalty payments is not legal and should not be paid. The correct way to tax production of gas is personal property which
is owed 100 percent by the well operators only. There is a day of reckoning coming because the current county taxes are over the constitutional limit of one half of 1 percent. I also would question the use of a sales tax that is used for county purposes as a way around the constitution. While I was reviewing Arkansas Code for this article, I was shocked to find more changes to the taxation statutes in 2019. Statute 26-261110 Mineral Rights now states that the division orders that the assessor uses to tax royalty payments is exempt from the freedom of information act, no way is that legal. I don’t know what it is going to take before people wake up to the corruption of our property rights and tax laws. Call your legislators! Richard Winfrey Bee Branch
Senior Citizen Centers Lunch Menus Clinton, Damascus, Scotland
Feb. 18 - Taco soup, chips, salad, strawberries and bananas. Feb. 19 - Smothered pork cutlet, pickled beets, broccoli, roll, fruit cobbler. Feb. 20 - Meatballs/ gravy, carrots, mashed potatoes, wheat bread, fruit cocktail. Feb. 24 - Cheeseburger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, wheat bread, pineapple. Feb. 25 - Sliced turkey/gravy, sweet potatoes, cream-style corn,
roll, apple crisp. Feb. 26 - Pinto beans with ham, spinach-topped tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. Feb. 27 - Hasbrown/ham casserole, salad, strawberries, breadstick, angel food cake.
Fairfield Bay, Shirley
Feb. 19 - Smothered pork cutlet, pickled beets, broccoli, roll, fruit cobbler. Feb. 20 - Taco soup, chips, salad, strawberries and bananas. Feb. 21 - Ravioli with sauce, peas and
carrots, salad, garlic bread, hot cinnamon, applesauce. Feb. 25 - Baked chicken strips, cauliflower w/cheese sauce, peas and carrots, cookie. Feb. 26 - Meatloaf, herbed potatoes, green beans, wheat bread, fresh fruit. Feb. 27 - Chicken Parmigiana, spinach salad, corn, breadstick, spiced peaches. Feb. 28 - Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding.
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Events Senior center events in Fairfield Bay include Bingo on Tuesday, Trivia on Wednesday, Scrabble on Thursday, Dominoes on Friday. At Clinton, events include Bingo on Monday and Wednesday, live music on Tuesday and Thursday.
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The Voice of Van Buren County
Fishing Report
er push uplake and further upriver to do their thing, and main lake walleye will bite in the lake deeper (28-40 feet) on jighead minnows and crankbaits trolled. Black bass can be caught dragging something – Alabama rigs or crankbaits, as well as hair jigs or spoons in real shallow water out to 60 feet. No reports on bream. Hybrid bass and white bass will eat spoons, inline spinners, E_Bar City Spinnerbaits, hair jigs, swimbaits and Alabama rigs in 30-60 feet. No reLou Gabric, owner of Hummingbird Hideaway Resort on Norfork Lake, dis- ports on catfish. plays two of the five stripers he hooked late Sunday morning on the lake, keeping three. He says the on-again, off-again striper bite has not been North typical of the lake this year. He found these stripers just 5-20 feet down in Arkansas 100-plus feet of water. "I do spend quite a bite of time looking around for White River striped bass, but when you find them you will have a blast," he says. (updated 2-122020) Sportsman’s Central White River Resort (870if on the river during the Greers Ferry Lake Arkansas As of Wednesday, 453-2424) said clarity is generation. Higher water with increased flows the Army Corps of Engi- murky and the river is Little Red River requires more attention neers reports the lake’s high. Six to eight gener(updated 2-12- to remain safe on the elevation at 465.03 feet ators currently are run2020) Greg Seaton of lit- water.” msl (normal conserva- ning (as of noon Tuestleredflyfishingtrips.com Greg adds about his tion pool: 462.04 feet day). As for the trout (501-690-9166) said, “I free fly-fishing class- msl Oct. 1-April 30; bite, though, it’s very am tired of the rain! I am es and ongoing reg- 463.04 feet msl May good for browns and hearing that said a lot istration: “This is your 1-June 1; 462.54 feet rainbows, and they say lately and I agree. A lit- chance to learn to fly- msl June 1-Sept. 30). there’s really been no tle sunshine would be a fish or expand your (updated 2-12- changes as that’s conwelcome sight. The lake knowledge of fly-fish- 2020) Tommy Cau- cern. The best way to is still almost 3 feet high ing for free. We are hav- ley of Fishfinder Guide fish for the trout has with generation round- ing a great response Service (501-940- been trolling jigs or usthe-clock. The release to the class this year, 1318) said the wa- ing stick bait. continues to be slight- so be sure to call and ter level at Greers Ferly less than two full register. I am happy to ry Lake was at 464.89 Bull Shoals Lake As of Wednesday, units. The flow chang- say the free fly-fish- feet msl on Tuesday, es during the day due to ing class will again be 2.85 feet above nor- the Army Corps of Engiregulating the electrical offered by First Unit- mal pool for this time of neers reports the lake’s grid. This will continue ed Methodist Church year of 462.04 feet msl elevation at 667.39 feet unless heavy rain caus- in Heber Springs with and coming up more msl (normal conservaes flooding problems the first class on Thurs- with the rain and fore- tion pool: 659.00 feet downstream. It will be day, Feb. 20, begin- casts of rain. “All spe- msl). (updated 2-12best to check the daily ning at 7 pm. The class cies are in their winterforecast before planning will meet each Thurs- time haunts, even with 2020) Del Colvin at Bull a fishing trip.” day for four consecutive the warm weather we Shoals Lake Boat Dock Greg says large weeks. Adults and old- have had – just the an- said the lake is cloudy nymphs, micro-jigs and er youths interested in gle of sun and it’s time and remains high. As of streamers are the best learning to fly-fish or ex- for them to move some- Tuesday noon it was 8 bets on the higher wa- pand their knowledge of what deeper following feet above normal levter. The river was a lit- fly-fishing are welcome. the shad, etc.,” Tommy el. The surface water tle stained Wednesday Please call me at 501- says. Crappie can still temperature is a cold morning but fishable. 690-9166 for additional be caught trolling or jig- 46 degrees. The crapHeavy rain was expect- information or to regis- ging in 18-35 feet of wa- pie bite is good. You’ll ed Wednesday after- ter for the class.” ter. The river-spawning find the crappie around noon. “Please stay safe walleye will make anoth- shad and they’ll bite
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minnows and jigs. Black bassappear to be deep but starting to move. There is a fair bite, with spoons, jigs and the jigging Rap working best. Walleye are biting jerkbaits in the evenings. No reports on catfish or bream. Del provides a video regularly on Youtube (Del Colvin/Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock) in which he talks about various and timely methods to fish the lake, which baits are working best and areas to target.
Norfork Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lake’s elevation at 558.64 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 552.00 feet msl; April-Sept. 555.75 feet msl). (updated 2-122020) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort said Norfork Lake fishing has been an interesting experience this winter. A typical winter pattern for striped bass never materialized. Normal in the past has been: Bait goes to the deep-water river channel in the main lake and suspends 40-60 feet down and striped bass hide out within the bait and get active when they get hungry. It appeared that the normal pattern was starting to happen around the beginning of January, but then the lake level changed abruptly and affected the bait. The quick rise in the water level moved a lot of the bait into the creeks closer to the flowing water. With the quick 6-foot rise in the water level, there was a lot of mud drawn into the lake. The northern part of the lake is still a lit-
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tle brown, but it’s finally starting to fall out. This mud line has also affected the bait. “I am not sure of the technical reasoning behind it, but the bait that I find in the muddy water stays very high in the water column. I find the majority of the bait, as well as the fish, from surface down to about 20 feet or maybe 30 feet at the most. This isn’t to say you will not find a few fish deeper at times. When I am fishing in the mid-lake creeks where the water is much clearer, the majority of the bait will be 40-60 deep and the fish will be in the same depths. I have mainly been fishing from the three mid-lake creeks north to the Bennett’s Bayou area and anywhere in between. I have fished the three mid-lake major creeks and have found bait in at least one of the creeks, if not all. Typically, I have found fish on the bait, but not all the time.
Norfork Tailwater
(updated 2-122020) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870435-2169) said Norfork Lake rose 1.7 feet to rest at 5 feet above seasonal power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 23.2 feet below the top of flood pool. The Norfork tailwater had heavy flows and limited wadable water. The Army Corps of Engineers has opened the spill gates on Norfork Dam in an effort to lower the water levels on these lakes. Due to yet another series of rain events last week and more this week, these areas are now weeks if not months from wadable water.
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LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 2353 Highway 330 E Clinton, AR 72031
ERIC SCHONFARBER and THOMAS K. SCHONFARBER, JR. DEFENDANTS
DATE OF DEATH: December 24, 2019 The undersigned was appointed Executrix of the estate of the above-named decedent on January 29, 2020. 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 11th day of February, 2020. DARRYL HICKS, Administrator By: /s/ Nathan S. Morgan NATHAN S. MORGAN, Bar No. 2009269 MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
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Date filed 01-21-2020 Dated this 11th DAY OF February, 2020 Debbie Gray, Probate Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County Ar.
FIRST DIVISION 71CV-17-248 HOLLEY MOUNTAIN PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. PLAINTIFF
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MIDAMERICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, BLUE SWAN INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, and any person, entity, or organization, Claiming any right, title, or interest in and to: Lot Three Hundred Fifty-One (351), Block Three (3), Lakewood, Fairfield Bay, Shown by Plat Book 2, Page 7, Van Buren County, Arkansas.
NOTICE OF COMMISSIONER'S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the authority and directions contained in the order of the Circuit Court of Van Buren County, entered on January 21, 2020, in cause No. 71CV-17-248 between Holley Mountain Property Owners Association, Inc., plaintiff, and Eric Schonfarber, defendant, Debbie Gray, the undersigned, as Commissioner of such Court, will offer for public sale to the highest bidder at the west door or entrance of the Van Buren County Courthouse within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Wednesday, the 4th day of March, 2020 at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate situated in Van Buren County, Arkansas: LOTS 63 THROUGH 74, HOLLEY MOUNTAIN AIRPARK, PHASE IV, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AS DESCRIBED IN THE PLAT FILED OF RECORD AT DOC# 2019-0139. SUBJECT TO THE COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF HOLLEY MOUNTAIN AIRPARK AS SHOWN IN DOC.# 99-1638, DOC.# 20034929, DOC.# 20046596 AND DOC.#2014-4922, TOGETHER WITH DEED RESTRICTIONS SHOWN IN DOCUMENT #20165698, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE OBLIGATION TO PAY MEMBERSHIP DUES ASSESSED ON A PER LOT BASIS TO HOLLEY MOUNTAIN PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a bond as required by law and the order of the Court, with approved security, bearing interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchaser money. Given under my hand this 5th day of February, 2020. /s/ Debbie Gray Commissioner of Court This Notice first printed February 11, 2020.
DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION AND CONFIRMATION 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 and to the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas: LOT THREE HUNDRED FIFTYONE (351), BLOCK THREE (3), LAKEWOOD, FAIRFIELD BAY, SHOWN BY PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 7, 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 Plaintiffs. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 11th day of February, 2020. THIS NOTICE first published this 18th day of February, 2020 /s/ Debbie Gray VAN BUREN COUNTY CLERK BY
/s/ Olivia I. GilmoreDC
On November 15, 2019 our company was instructed to impound the following vehicle: 1989 Red Pontiac Trans Am. VIN #1G2FW2183KL209179 The towing, storage, and administrative cost are accruing as a legal liability of the owner.The towing and storage firm claims first priority possessory lien on vehicle and contents for all such charges. If not claimed within 45 days, the vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed or sold at public sale to highest bidder. This LEGAL NOTICE First published in the February 18 , 2020 Issue of The Voice of Van Buren County HARNESS AUTOMOTIVE AND RECOVERY SHIRLEY, AR 72153 501-253-5998
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CHURCH PAGE
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Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist. If you can identify this week's Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!) Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 757-2069 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013
Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane, Dennard, AR 72629 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 6603 Highway 9 West Clinton AR. 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462 Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273 Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781
Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Clinton 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Lute Mountain Road, off Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 Main Line Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737 Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa
Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Settlement Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 501-215-1595 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8101 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The Zoo Church 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467
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Calendar The Scotland Senior
Citizens Center will host their monthly third Friday night musical February 21 at the Center in Scotland. Potluck refreshments are served at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 6:30 p.m. Come and participate in the music/singing or just visit with neighbors. Do you play an instrument? Do you sing? or do you just like to listen and do some visiting? Either way, you are welcome.
Nice yard - The Van Buren County Master Gardeners has chosen Charles and Virginia Higgins as recipients of this month’s recognition for their yard. Their house, which is on Highway 16 near Clinton, has a well-designed yard. It is clean and well maintained, the group says in awarding the honor. It has points of interest all year long. There is a lovely patio in the rear of the house that is surrounded by a flower
garden. The back yard is bright and sunny. It hasn’t always been that way, according to Virginia. They once had many pine trees in their back yard, but a tornado removed those. That fact makes this yard even more amazing. It has stood up to the worst force of the Arkansas weather and has not only survived but thrived.
Run/walk clinic It’s almost time for the annual walk/run clinic. The free clinic is for females of all ages. The group meets at 6:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays beginning March 2 at the Clinton High School track. The mission is to address the special needs of women’s fitness, while promoting health and fitness through running and Look at those ears - That has to be Star out on a walk Sunday with walking. owner Robert R. Gaut near their Alread home.
The clinics are designed to meet the needs of all ability levels. From beginning walkers and runners, to intermediate and advanced runners with specific training goals, no one is left out. Sign up in person or at www.womenrunarkansas.net. Contact Kristy Eastridge (501) 253-1564 or Cindy Walsh (501) 2535399 for more information.
Meetings All meetings are
nity Center. Clinton Advertising and Promotion Commission, 6 p.m., third Tuesday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport on Highway 16 East. Shirley School Board, 6:30 p.m., fourth Monday of the month at the PD Room, Administration Building. South Side-Bee Branch School Board, 5:30 p.m., third Monday of each month in the Linda Pennington Conference Room. Clinton School Board, 5:30 p.m., third Monday of each month at the Administrative offices building. Van Buren County Library board of directors meetings are held at 4 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the library meeting room.
open to the public Van Buren County Quorum Court, 6 p.m., third Thursday of the month at the Courthouse Annex, Highway 65, Clinton. Clinton City Council, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. Damascus City Council, 6 p.m., second Tuesday of the month at City Hall on Highway 65. Fairfield Bay City Council, 7 p.m., second Monday of each month at 130 Village Place, Suite 2F in the conference room. Shirley City Council, 7 p.m., second Monday of the month at the Shirley Commu-
There will be a retirement party for longtime county Health Department administrator Donna Branscum from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at the Petit Jean Electric Community Room, Clinton. Sterling Scholar speaker Dr. Melissa Rathgaber, archeologist with the Parkin Archeological Park, will give a presentation Wednesday, March 9, at Little Red Restaurant, Indian Hills Club, 11:30 a.m.1 p.m. Lecture is free. Rathgaber will discuss the Indian village of Casqui that was believed to have been visited by De Soto and the Spaniards in 1541. The Conway Counseling and Wellness Center/Clinton holds its Smart Recovery meetings at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Call Angie at 501-745-8001 for more information. The monthly ParkFest is set for February 29. This daylong event is held in Archey Fork Park the last Saturday of each month. Local vendors, fundraisers, and community activity organizers are invited to set up for free. For more information on this event call 501-253-1003. The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet is set for 6 p.m. March 3. The annual banquet will be a night of dinner, scholarship presentations, and the annual street auction. Keynote speaker is scheduled to be David Bazzel. The banquet will be held at the Clinton High School Cafeteria. For more information, call 745-6500. Plans are underway for the 8th Annual Hunger Run on March 28. The 5K Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m. The goal of this event is to unite the community to raise awareness and funds to support the Van Buren County Food Bank. This fun, family-friendly event encourages participation from all ages. Visit http://www.clintonhungerrun.com for more information or to register. Holocaust survivor Nat Shaffir will speak on Tuesday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the UACCM Fine Arts Auditorium in Morrilton and on Wednesday, March 4 at 9:30 a.m. inside Morrilton High School’s Devil Dog Arena. The daytime program on March 4 will be tailored for school students in the surrounding area. Both events are free and open to the public. Shaffir now serves as a volunteer with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.