The Voice of Van Buren County - May 7, 2019

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Quorum Court panel begins 2019 budget talks The fat has been cut from the county budget and department heads are cautioned to watch their spending closely, justices of the peace were told last week.

Quorum Court budget committee Chairman Brian Tatum outlined the county general figures, which has a fund balance of about $484,000 as the fifth month of the year begins. “Revenue is not coming in as fast as it’s going out,” he said.

However, delinquent taxes should be making their way into county coffers this month, which should add $125,000 to $130,000 to the account balance, said

County Judge Dale James.

The state Legislature has passed some laws, such as 911 funding, that will help down the line, but not yet, Tatum said.

James said the county could eventually be looking at more personnel cuts.

JP Ester Bass reminded the committee that he could remember earlier times when the county had to borrow money to make ends meet.

Office of Emergency Management coordinator Jeana Williams told the committee that she realized the “difficulties” with county general, but she noted that

her office has received an Emergency Performance Grant for several years now that can be used to pay 50 percent of her salary. She asked the committee for a salary increase of almost $7,000 per year. Williams’ current pay is $35,630. She said $42,000 is a “fair number” for her to be paid.

She outlined the many awards and accolades she has received as well as the amount of reimbursement money she has obtained for the county after natural disasters in the 11 years she has been head of the department. “I think I am more than deserving of this,” she said.

Williams noted that her salary increase over the years has been less than $3 per year and said this increase would not come from county general funds and would leave a couple of thousand dollars from the grant for other office expenditures.

Several committee members said they thought Williams deserved the increase, but expressed concern with public perception.

“We need to think about this,” Tatum said. He said it bothers him to “give a raise in the middle of the year,” even paid for by a grant. The public doesn’t understand and it’s easier to do during a budget cycle,

he said.

“Perception is what we’re concerned about?” Williams said.

JP Nikki Brown said she was “gun shy” after the public outcry over a proposed ordinance that would increase the hourly wage for the Van Buren County Library administrator after two positions were combined.

That request came just months after the Quorum Court had been notified that the library was facing financial problems and likely would not be able to make its loan payments in 2020.

Tatum said the committee should think about Williams’ request for a bit.

Meanwhile, JP Dell Holt advised Williams to prepare a news release about the grant her office has received.

“Wait a month or so, right now the timing is bad.”

Bass added, “Jeana, you deserve it, but right now, as much as you deserve it, it’s not a good time.”

The committee, at James’ suggestion, then went into executive session, apparently to discuss the salary issue more and to decide whether Treasurer Mistie Wilson would be permitted to hire a second person for her office. When members emerged, they took a vote and tabled the discussion.

Panel discusses handbook

Azaleas - Photo by Jeff Burgess

Irises - Photo by Robert Snyder

Spring colors - Azaleas in Dennard and irises in Clinton offer vivid spring colors in the area.

The Quorum Court personnel committee met last week to discuss some changes to the county handbook for employees.

Among items discussed were the “progressive discipline” policy, which County Judge Dale James said seems to contradict the state’s “at-will” policy.

He also noted that the county policy said employees can be fired for serious offenses, but fails to spell out what those offenses are.

Justice of the Peace Mary Philips said that at grievance hearings she “saw it (disciplinary progress) bite us.”

“We fell into a pit of alligators” because of it, said committee

Chairman Dell Holt.

Another item addressed was political signs. They are not allowed on county property, Holt said. Visitors can’t be stopped from displaying then on vehicles or other places, but employees can be, he said.

It also was discussed that state drug testing policies will apply only to county employees who have to have a CDL for their jobs. All other drug testing can be performed by the sheriff’s office, Holt said.

He said he would like to have a new version of the handbook ready for the full Quorum Court to consider

by July.

Woman offers 3 identities

2019 county farm families named County farm families for the 72nd annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year Program have been selected.

In Van Buren County, the family selected for the honor was Alan and Angela Mahan with Rabbit Ridge Farms in Bee Branch.

The county winners will be visited by a set of judges to determine the eight district winners, who will be announced June 17. They will be visited again by a different set of judges in July to determine a state winner, who will be announced Dec. 12 at the Farm Family of the Year luncheon in North Little Rock.

Other nearby selections were the Triple T Cattle Company in Marshall for Searcy County; Jerry and Barbara Davis of Marcello for Stone County; Duvall Farms in Hattieville for Conway County; and Schaefers Brothers Farms in Conway for Faulkner County.

“The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program recognizes great farmers and ranchers each year,” said Randy Veach, president, Arkansas Farm Bureau, a main sponsor of the contest. “These families are involved in noble and important work to provide food, fiber and shelter to the world.”

A driver and his passenger both ended up behind bars after an April 22 traffic stop on Holley Mountain Road.

The driver, Charles Darren Watts, gave a deputy consent to search the vehicle and two empty bottles of whiskey were found as well as more than two dozen quetiapine pills, a syringe loaded with what field tested as methamphetamine and checks from various banks, according to an affidavit for arrest.

The female passenger told an officer her name was Anne Marie Mayes, 35, and provided an identification card to that effect, the document states. At the jail, she said her name was Anna Lynn Marie, then later said she was Holly Ann Dalrymple, a third false identity, according to the court papers. Fingerprints confirmed she was actually Carol Dalrymple.

Watts of Goodman, Missouri, has been charged with

possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance, both Class D felonies.

Dalrymple, 32, of Poteau, Oklahoma, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony; and obstructing governmental operations.

Daniel Franklin Lyons, 36, of Clinton has been charged with failing to register as a sex offender after being more than 10 days late to register with the sheriff’s office, according to an arrest affidavit.

Joshua Vanesch, 41, of Clinton was arrested on April 23 after his car was stopped by a Van Buren County deputy who said the vehicle was crossing the center line and was traveling 10 mph less than the speed limit.

Vanesch had a suspended drivers license as well as an ar-

rest warrant, according to the court documents. The passenger in the car also had a suspended license and arrest warrant.

The suspect had several hundred bills in his pocket, the court document states, and a search of the vehicle turned up a plastic bag with a white crystalline substance, a glass pipe with residue and a green substance suspected to be marijuana, according to the report.

During an interview with a Drug Task Force agent, Vanesch said he was selling meth to make money to pay his court fines, according to the report.

He has been charged with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine with purpose of delivery, a Class B felony; possession of schedule VI controlled substance with purpose of delivery, a Class D felony; use or possession of drug paraphernalia to manufacture methamphetamine/ cocaine, a Class B fel-

Watts

Dalrymple ony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony; misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia; and driving while license is canceled.

Vanesch was charged as an habitual offender. He was released on a $15,000 bond. Plea and arraignment is set for May 23.

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THAT

BANNER MOUNTAIN GIRL

by Freeda Baker Nichols

I remember Mama The whippoorwill was calling this morning, long after daylight.

It was an unusual sound - the whippoorwill’s call in the daytime. At night we hear them call again and again.

Their call is a peaceful sound and reminds me of my childhood summers, at Banner Mountain, when I would sit on the front porch with my family, and listen to the whippoorwills as we waited for bedtime. Nobody talked much . . .

I remember just sitting there with Mama, Daddy, my sister, Yvonne, and my brother, Bill.

There, at our homeplace. I remember wandering in the grass of the front yard, trying to stay cool, no lights on in the house . . . then we would wash our feet in a washpan of cold water, and throw the water into the yard, go into the house and go to bed.

There was a peach tree not far from the edge of the back porch.

It not only supplied fruit, it also provided Mama with the necessary equipment to keep us kids in line. I loved the rich experience of being the one to take a switch to Mama when she needed to punish my brother or sister.

(Our four older siblings had already left home.)

I remember Mama sitting in the shade of an oak tree in the summer when the garden vegetables were ripe. She would sit there in the yard and shell beans.

I remember seeing her cry, sitting there, as she read a letter from my brother, who was in the Navy and overseas. I didn’t like to see Mama

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cry. That is the first time I remember seeing her cry and it worried me very much.

One other time I saw her cry was after I married. I was packing my things to move to another state. I had received many lovely wedding gifts. When we had finished taking the last load to the car, Mama and I were walking back to the house.

“It seems like I can’t stand to see you go,” she said. Her voice sounded choked and tears moistened her eyes. The ache she must have felt was so deep inside her that I could not understand it at that time. Only now that my own children have grown up, do I know the magnitude of my mother’s feelings at that moment when her sixth of seven children prepared to leave home.

That’s the way life is and I would guess that no one — not the child and not the parent — is ever prepared to face the situation headon with strength, peace and assurance without teardrops, whether visible or hidden. My mother is the person who has had the greatest influence on my life, and my dad comes in as a close second.

I loved them both so very much and I still appreciate their love and guidance and encouragement as I made my life choices. By example, they showed me how to love the Lord Jesus, my family, my homeland and my Banner Mountain.

Happy Mother’s Day on May 12, 2019 to all mothers everywhere!

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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

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Carnahan makes bid for District judgeship

Wood seeks re-election to School Board

District Judge Chris Carnahan has announced he will seek the office of Ninth State District Court, Division One, in the nonpartisan general election in March 2020.

“I have been privileged to serve as both a Circuit and District judge in Faulkner and Van Buren counties,” Carnahan states. “I believe judges must serve as unbiased referees in court cases. Having presided over thousands of cases, serving as a deputy prosecutor and private attorney in thousands of other matters, I know what I want in a judge, and that’s a fair shake to make my argument.

I’ve been that kind of judge and my pledge is to continue to be that judge.”

Gov. Asa Hutchinson appointed Carnahan to his District Court position in January of this year. Prior to that the governor had appointed him to fill the vacancy created when newly elected Court of Appeals Justice Mike Murphy vacated that seat in 2018.

Before joining the bench, Carnahan served the state of Arkansas as general counsel for the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, senior deputy prosecuting attorney for now U.S. Attorney Cody Hiland, and Deputy Prosecutor for the 15th Judicial District in western Arkansas where he served as juvenile and drug court prosecutor among other duties. Carnahan has twice served as special associate justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court and as city attorney for several municipalities in Central Arkansas and the River Valley. He is licensed to practice in both the United States Eastern

Jason Wood is running as a candidate for the Shirley School District board of directors. He currently is the board president and has served on the board for the past five years.

“My initial year 2014, I was appointed by the board and then elected in 2015 by popular vote of the community,” Wood states. “I am a graduate of Shirley High School and a Shirley resident in the same house I grew up in.

While on the board my attendance record is 60-plus meetings and only four missed meetings (due to family obligations).”

Some results of those meetings, Wood states, are: Balanced the budget - revenue now exceeds expenditures Increased test scores across the board 53% of high school students showed average or high growth in English 59% of high school students showed average or high growth in reading 59% of high school students showed average or high growth in science 61% of high school student showed average or high growth in math 75% of elementary students showed average or high growth in English

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 Community Center.

Clinton Advertising and Promotion Commission, 6 p.m., third Tuesday of the month at the Clinton Municipal Airport on

Carnahan and Western Districts of Arkansas.

Carnahan currently presides over District Court for Faulkner and Van Buren counties and the cities of Conway, Clinton, Greenbrier, Damascus, Fairfield Bay, and Vilonia in both civil and criminal matters. He also operates the Ninth District Sobriety Court for persons charged with second and third driving while intoxicated voluntary participants with treatment teams in both Faulkner and Van Buren counties. The judge is exploring the ability of his court to offer a literacy component to sentencing and a misdemeanor drug treatment court for first time offenders who meet screening criteria.

A resident of Conway, Carnahan formerly served as a Faulkner County Election Commissioner. He is active in the Conway Men’s Chorus, serves of the board of directors of the Women’s Shelter of Central Arkansas, and is a member of the National Rifle Association.

He is a 1990 graduate of Little Rock McClellan High School, a double major in mathematics and history at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a Masters of Arts in history from the University of Central Arkansas, and obtained his law degree from the UALR Bowen School of Law. Highway 16 East.

Shirley School Board, 6:30 p.m., fourth Monday of the month at the PD Room, Administration Building.

South SideBee 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.

Wood 80% of elementary students showed average or high growth in reading 63% of elementary students showed average or high growth in science 80% of elementary students showed average or high growth in math Student enrollment is now stable at 356 Wood is married to Stephanie Wood who works for Baptist Health Physical Therapy in Fairfield Bay, and they have two boys, Joshua and Colby, who have attended Shirley schools all their lives.

“I ask that you please allow me to serve our community and school district and vote for experience and dedication this 2019 Shirley School Board election year,” Wood said.

Early voting is May 14-20 at the Courthouse Annex in Clinton. Voting on Election Day, May 21, is at the Shirley Senior Center.

For the record/April Marriages

James Junek, 32, Springfield and Cynthia Crawford, 49, Morrilton Derrick Gillman, 27, Fairfield Bay and Courtney Simonton, 25, Fairfield Bay Darrin Cullum, 41, Shirley and Jessica Lancaster, 26, Fairfield Bay Robert Eckert, 69, Arlington, Tennessee, and Joe Westover, 66, Conway David Isom, 33, Clinton and Alecia Lowery, 31, Clinton Bryan Stone, 20, Clinton and Serenity

Bannick, 18, Leslie Barrett McKnight, 30 and Shanna Hodges, 27, Clinton

Divorces

Barney Morris vs.

Joanne Weeks Allen Favre vs.

Brandy Favre Jackie Sheets vs.

Monica Sheets James Acton vs.

Amy Acton Kimberly Walker vs. Brandon Parnell Alicia Miller vs. Jon Hughes Cynthia Sullivan vs.

Fred Sullivan Shannon Belonie vs. Scarlet Belonie

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will want to be. E.H.C. is having its Bake and Plant Sale.

Thelma Murray Shirley

Recently, Cala Linn and her sister Gienda Keenihan of Beebe went to Branson, Missouri, for a couple of days. They saw the Haygoods and Samson and had a great time.

The Class of 1969 will have its 50-year class reunion during the Shirley Homecoming this year. The Class of 1959 will be having its 60-year reunion on June 1.

Many in the community are waiting on the last cold snap of the year, called blackberry winter; the blackberries are blooming.

Mike Snowden celebrated his 62nd birthday at the Shirley Senior Center Thursday.

Lecil Treat's daughter Penny was with him at the senior center Thursday and everyone enjoyed visiting with her.

Visiting Ken and Mary McWilliams were daughter Dianna Miller and granddaughter Dannielle and grandson Dion. They were here for a week and got to do some fishing before returning to Michigan.

If you are looking for new flowers for your yard that you can afford, Cash Saver in Clinton on Friday, May 10, is where you

Patsy Ward Formosa

My visitors on Sunday were my great-nephew, Corey Murray, Desiree and Legend. It was a nice surprise. They brought me some fish, so we had a good dinner!

DeLane Story’s sister, JoAnn Hancock of Hot Springs Village, has been in the hospital. Get well prayers go out to her.

I talked to Ruth Webb. Brenda spent over a week with them.

She left for Houston early Friday and guess what? She got to drive in more rain, but she made it home OK. Sindee Morse, Marvanell Ward, Lauren Foster and son Maddox and his cousin Kylah Anderson went to Branson and visited Silver Dollar City.

They saw The Acrobats and Acts with Fire at Silver Dollar City. Marva went to the show at the Grand County Jubilee on Saturday night while everyone else played in the water park.

Marva, Sue and Mandy Cody went to Conway heart clinic to be there for Sherry Hunnicutt. She had an arteriogram. She will have a stint put in next week. Prayers for her

also.

Scott Ward went to the Catfish Barn at Quitman on Friday and was surprised with a 60th birthday celebration, which was arranged by his brother, John. Twenty-six family members were there to help him celebrate.

I would like to wish Scott and RG both a belated happy birthday. RG turned 82 on Friday and Scott’s big day was Saturday.

Donna Sherrod came by one day and brought us some Holly brand bologna. We have been enjoying it.

I probably shouldn’t have eaten it, but I just couldn’t resist. It’s been a long time since I had a good bologna sandwich!

JR and I took Thelma Murray to the doctor in Conway on Friday. We did a little shopping there and then came back to Clinton to finish it up.

We had a tiring, but good day!

I hope everyone has a good week. Take care and God bless.

restaurant in the hotel served a good breakfast the next morning. So now we have a 63-room, four-story hotel with a restaurant in our neighborhood.

Friends and family can't use the excuse, "I have no place to stay,” anymore.

Friday night I had dinner at Bogie’s with two wonderful ladies, Marie Petts and Nancy McGowen. The place was packed.

The city has repaved the Lost Creek Parkway, it feels so nice again, no more jumping around in the car as you’re driving.

We hope that they add a few more curve signs to it now.

Starting Tuesday, May 7, the Fairfield Bay Lanes days have changed. Now it will be opening on Tuesday-Saturday from 3-10 p.m.

Next weekend will be busy in the Bay. Bloomin', Blues & BBQ in Ed Leamon Park from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., with a plant sales, live music, a barbecue contests and car show; events at the Senior Center; and a golf tournament, all on Mother’s Day Weekend.

As many say, “The Bay is back."

Jeff Burgess Crabtree

Gregory S. Alexander Fairfield Bay

Everyone had a great time wearing their PJ's April 30 on the opening day of the Cobblestone Inn and Suites hotel here in the Bay. The Bayside

EHC holds its monthly meeting, Thursday, 1:30 p.m., in their building near Alread.

It’s Recycling Day, Saturday, 8-10 a.m., at the Alread Cafeteria.

Later that day, the first quarter moon is official at 8:12 p.m.

Mother’s Day is Sunday. We all know it’s a great day to show our thankfulness but did you know that while the idea started in the 1850’s the first organized observance didn’t happen un-

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History marker - This Indian trail tree was spotted near Alread over the weekend.

(Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

til 1908, thanks to the efforts of Anna Jarvis.

It quickly became a commercial goldmine and President Woodrow Wilson made it official in 1914.

The a-Scorpiid Meteor Shower peaks Monday before dawn. Look low in the southeastern sky. It’s thought this shower comes from asteroid 2004 BZ74.

An Inter-organizational Meeting is being held, Monday, 5:30 p.m., in the EHC building to promote cooperation and community togetherness. Later, at 6:30 p.m., ACRDC meets at the same location.

Met a new neighbor recently. I asked him what he thought of all this rain we’ve been getting.

He said, “Lotta nubbin stretchers here!”

“Excuse me?” I asked. “Ya know, a heavy rain shar, lack a gulley worsher or a toad strangler.” I think I’m going enjoy him.

It’s not too late to plant flower seeds for summer color. Good candidates include zinnia, morning glory, marigold, cosmos, sunflower, hollyhock and many wildflowers.

If you have info about the greater

Crabtree and west 16 community, call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.

Kay Weaver Senior Centers

Mike Snowden celebrated his birthday at the Shirley Center. He has been volunteering at the center and running errands for some folks.

Monday they play bingo and on Wednesday they play bean bag baseball and Move with Balance is on Monday and Thursday.

The Clinton Center has fun and games, Silver and Fit and bingo on Monday. Tuesday they have fun and games, shopping and live music Wednesday is bingo. Thursday Rusty plays the piano.

Fairfield Bay had eight players for the first day of bunco. They play each Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. for the month of May. Friday night musical at the Scotland Center is May 18.

Classifieds: only $5 for 25 words or less.

Call 745-8040.

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Obituaries Helen Gray

Helen Faye Fullerton Gray, 87, of Damascus, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 3, 2019. She was born December 18, 1931 in Damascus to the late Bealer and Vearlie (Crownover) Fullerton.

Helen was also preceded in death by her daughter's father, Lynn Gray; sisters, Sarah Fullerton and Mary (Fullerton) Mayberry; and brothers, John and James Fullerton.

Helen was a faithful member of the Harmony Mountain Church of Christ in Bee Branch.

She was a third-grade public school teacher for 24 years, teaching in Judsonia for 20 of those years. She enjoyed reading, charity work, and visiting the senior center in Damascus. Helen was loved very much by her friends and family, who will dearly miss her big heart and helping hands.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Janet Gray, and other family members.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 8, at Harmony Mountain Church of Christ in Bee Branch with interment at Huie Cemetery in Choctaw.

of Saint Joe; grandparents, Tollie and Maggie Branscumb; and many more relatives.

Jason is preceded in death by his brother, Jeremiah Presnull, and grandparents, Vertis and Juanita Faye Presnull.

Jason enjoyed church, spending time with his family and ministering to people. Jason encouraged everyone he met. His great sense of humor was something that will always be remembered.

He always had a joke to tell. Jason’s joy and love for his family is one of the greatest things that will be missed about him.

Funeral services were 11 a.m. Saturday May 4, 2019 at the Botkinburg Foursquare Gospel Church in Botkingburg with Rev. Billy Brown officiating. Burial was in the Dennard Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Lance Watts, Jonathan Drewry, Aaron Drewry, David Presnull, Kenneth Strickland, Bryan Talley, Michael Presnull, Fletcher Harrison. Clinton Funeral Service.

Dennis Miller

Jason Presnull

Jason Raymond Presnull, 34, of Heber Springs, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

Born September 21, 1984 in Dennard, Arkansas to Ronald Glenn Presnull and Alice Faye Presnull.

Jason is survived by his parents; siblings, Zephaniah Presnull of Texas, Bart Presnull of Heber Springs, and Juanita Presnull Watts

Cemeteries Halfmoon Cemetery will have cleanup day for Decoration on Saturday, May 11th starting at 8 a.m.

Dennis Allen Miller, 77, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019.

Born June 15, 1941 in Marion, Indiana to the late Max T. and Faye Wolf Miller.

Dennis was a tool and die maker for Chrysler; he enjoyed cars, racing, football, the Colts and he never met a stranger.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Laura Miller; children, Shannah Gothord (Matthew) and Sean Miller (Bambi), both of Fairfield Bay; siblings, John Miller of Marion, Indiana; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many friends Decoration is Sunday, May 19.

It’s Davis Special Cemetery cleanup time. Remove old flowers and take with

and other family members. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Clinton Funeral Service.

age 96 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, April 28, 2019. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on April 19, 1923 to Otto Engstom and Martha Jackson Engstrom. He was an electronic technician.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Rathbun Engstrom.

Burial was in Kuykendall Cemetery near Leslie.

May 7, 2019 West Houston Church of Christ where he served as an elder, he led small groups, went on numerous mission trips, loved working with the youth and served at church camp.

A man of generosity, integrity, humility, and humor, Norman Brinkley will be sorely missed by those he loved, served, and worked beside. His faith in God and passion for humanity inspires a powerful legacy.

Evelyn Davis

Evelyn Davis, age 92 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. She was born in the Campbell Community of Searcy County, Arkansas on June 23, 1926 to George W. Morrison and Callie Wallis Morrison.

Evelyn was a member of the Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She spent her years as a homemaker and helping her husband on the family farm. She was an excellent cook and had an amazing green thumb.

She enjoyed working in her flowers and in the garden. She dearly loved her family and time spent with them brought her much joy.

Survivors include her daughters, Judy Garrison and husband Ronald and Peggy Ragland and husband Troy, all of Marshall; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, George and Callie Morrison; her husband, Russell Davis; and her siblings, Paul, Fred, Clell and Fenton Morrison.

Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2019 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Gary Ragland officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery, Marshall. Pallbearers: Wade Smith, Bennie Morrison, Eddie Morrison, Bruce Slay, Blake Petty and Jordan Comer.

Leonard Engstrom

Leonard Engstrom,

you. Memorial service will be 12:30 p.m. May 19 with a potluck luncheon. Table service will be provided. Donations may be made to Davis Special Cem-

Norman Brinkley

Norman Grant Brinkley, age 57, of Houston, Texas, left this world for his heavenly home on April 28, 2019 after a 15-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born April 6, 1962.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca; his parents, Jerry and Carolyn Brinkley; 10 children, Lindsay Wallace (Russ), Sarah Voss (JD), Cady Esparza (Hugo), Melanie Benfield (Matthew), Viktoria, Veronika, Virginia, Levi, Selah, and Isaac; seven grandchildren; his sister, Liesl Jones (Jerry); and numerous nephews and nieces.

Norman spent his childhood in Alaska loving snowmobiling, camping, and fishing and despite experiencing seasickness on the boat—he persevered and caught numerous halibut including one weighing in at 138lbs.

His high school years were lived out in Clinton, Arkansas, where he was voted most likely to be remembered.

He went on to mechanic school, and eventually earned a degree in electronics.

His children believed that he could fix everything — from a Slinky tied in knots to a broken heart. He loved his job because it allowed him to solve problems and think outside the box.

A member of the

etery in care of Norma New, 3455 Highway 330 South, Shirley AR 72153.

Foster Cemetery Decoration is set

Petersburg, Florida and Christopher Scott Kent (Deloris) of Tampa, Florida; brother David (Linda) Kent of Plant City, Florida; and sisters; Gail Futch (Lee) of Plant City, and Donna Futch (Bill) of Chipley, Florida; six grandchildren; and countless family members and friends.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2019 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas.

A Memorial and Mass will be held at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fairfield Bay. The family requests memorial donations be made to the ALS Foundation or The Gleason ALS Foundation or the charity of your choice.

Floyd Kent Sr.

Floyd Gene Kent Sr. of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas passed away at his home on April 20, 2019 after a long struggle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Floyd was born on January 28, 1945 in Wardell, Missouri to Norman L. and Bertha (Griffen) Kent. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Edward Kent, and his sister, Luerina Kent.

Floyd leaves his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Janice T. (Giannini) Kent. He and Janice traveled the world and lived across the United States as partners in marriage and business.

He retired from Alcoa Aluminum in 2006 after 36 years as a project Engineer. He started his own consulting company, Ozark Extrusion, in 2012. Floyd was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fairfield Bay. He was president of the Fair Oaks Homeowner's Association for several years and a member of the American Legion.

One of his proudest accomplishments was his time as an ambulance driver for the Fairfield Bay EMS. He made many friends who were there to assist him and Janice when he became unable to assist in return.

Floyd also leaves two sons, Floyd Gene Kent, Jr (Jennifer), of St.

for Sunday, May 19, 2019. Business meeting begins at 2 p.m. with Decoration at 2:30. Donations may be made to Foster Cemetery, 248 Me-

Sarah Kelley

Sarah Bernice (Webb) Kelley, 80, of Timbo, Arkansas passed away at her home on April 28, 2019.

Sarah was born on August 10, 1938 in Newnata, Arkansas to the late William Elmer and Nora May (Adams) Webb.

Sarah was a member of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church and taught school for 33 years before retiring. She will be greatly missed by all of her loving family and friends.

Sarah is survived by her husband, Ernest Joe Kelley; one brother, John Elmer Webb; one grandson; and a host of extended family and friends. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Douglas Ernest Kelley; brothers, Howard Webb, Ozell Webb andChristopher C. Webb.

Visitation was Friday, May 3, 2019 at Roller Coffman Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services followed at 11 a.m. Interment was at Red Doors Cemetery in Mountain View.

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Mother's Day May 12, 2019 A mother's arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them.

- Victor Hugo

Editor’s Picks

by Anita Tucker

A dozen movies to watch with Mom, in no particular order.

1. The Joy Luck Club 2. Mildred Pierce 3. Secrets & Lies 4. Steel Magnolias 5. Terms of Endearment 6. Mother

7. Little Man Tate 8. Stella Dallas 9. With Six You Get Eggroll 10. Georgia Rule 11. Stepmom 12. Iron Jawed Angels

When you look into your mother's eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on this earth.

- Mitch Albom

Gifts for mom Flowers, candy, perfume are always good, but sometimes you want to go off the beaten path a bit when it comes to a gift for Mom. Here are a few that caught my eye.

As someone whose thumb is most definitely not green, I love this idea from Amazon: An assortment of succulents. Though I have managed to kill a cactus or two, it isn’t easy, and this is a good way

to add some greenery to your home.

I also like the bracelet that takes actual handwriting and turns it into a sweet keepsake.

Available on Etsy.

And finally, from Bed Bath & Beyond and Amazon, a Food Cycler Platinum Indoor Food Recycler.

Takes only three hours to turn food scraps into garden-ready compost with no worms required. A bit pricey, but interesting.

It may be possible to gild pure gold, but who can make his mother more beautiful?

- Mahatma Gandhi

Long-term caregiving for a loved one

By Freeda Baker Nichols

When my mother-in-law, Mary Ellen Nichols, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, my husband and I left our home to care for her, allowing her to stay in her home.

After three years of taking care of her, the Alzheimer’s Disease reached a point where we needed help in caring for her. We were exhausted from constant stress and loss of sleep. His mom no longer recognized us, and she could barely function. At night, she wandered about the house, opening doors, searching for the bathroom, turning the thermostat off in winter, and the fans off in summer. The doctor evaluated her and offered to place her in a nursing home.

She was placed on the waiting list for two nursing homes, and we prepared ourselves for the task ahead. We tried to prepare her, too, but she refused to cooperate.

When the nursing home was mentioned, she insisted she could take care of herself and threatened to run away if we took her there.

She acted the parental role; she was in charge, no matter how gently or how firmly my husband talked to her about going to the nursing home.

One day, she sat down in her favorite chair, then said, “I want to go home.”

“You are home,” I told her.

Twice more, she asked the same question, and twice more I told her she was at home.

She picked up her wrap, put it under her arm, got her purse (that she carried to the bathroom, to the table, to bed) and she went out the door, closing it behind her. Quickly, I followed and caught her in time to prevent a fall as she stepped down from the porch.

“Where are you going?” I asked.

“To my house,” she replied.

“Where is your house?” I asked.

“Down there somewhere,” she said and pointed down the street.

The autumn air was cool and she was not wearing a jacket.

“Aren’t you cold?” I asked.

“Yes,” she replied.

“Well, let’s go back to your house,” I said.

“Where is my house?”

“Back there,” I told her.

We turned and went back to her house.

My husband and I waited for a call from the nursing home. Finally, the call came and we made arrangements to take Mom there.

Next morning, I

When the nursing home was mentioned, she insisted she could take care of herself and threatened to run away if we took her there. helped her to bathe and dress. We sat quietly in the living room.

I picked up her Bible. I opened it to the Twenty Third Psalm and began to read, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want . . .”

“He leadeth me beside the still waters,” Mom spoke clearly, confidently, as she tried to recite the entire Psalm. She did a good job considering her confusion.

I found some other scripture and shared with her. I wondered why I hadn’t done this more often. Had I really not had time? Or had I made other things my priority? It was important to me to prepare her meals, help her bathe, and keep her safe. I prided myself on the care I had given her, but I had failed to regularly share the scriptures with her.

To share them with her now was comforting. To take Mom to the nursing home was becoming a most difficult decision to make. We were about to change our minds.

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sadness, but he calmly said to her, “Mom, you know how you always said you wanted to go to the nursing home when you couldn’t take care of yourself?”

She acknowledged that.

“We’re going to take you to the nursing home,” he said.

“Do I have any clothes ready?” she asked.

“Yes,” he told her.

“We’ve marked your name in them and packed them for you.”

She went willingly to the car and rode with me. My husband followed in a pickup bringing her favorite chair.

On the way, I tried to think of encouraging words, and couldn’t. I tried to sing to comfort her but no words came. Even old tunes like “Red River Valley,” and “There’s a Bluebird on Your Window Sill,” eluded me. I asked Mom if she knew any church songs, and she began to sing in a clear, steady voice, “Lord, I’m coming home!”

Tears welled in my eyes.

She asked, “How long am I going to stay there?”

“I don’t know,” I said. But I assured her that if it didn’t work out, she wouldn’t have to stay.

The first nursing home didn’t work out.

Because of her good physical condition, the staff apparently assumed that she didn’t need as much assistance as she actually needed. Each day, we went to see her and

each day we were sick of the neglect. We had given her special care for so long, that it was difficult to turn her over to anyone else. We felt that we were placing her out in an open place with no specific person to care for her needs. And yet this nursing facility had a reputation for being one of the best. We considered bringing her back home.

Then, the other nursing home called and we transferred Mom. We were much better satisfied with this facility than the first one.

On visits, we found her in good moods, although still not knowing us, not knowing where she was, and wanting to go home.

On one visit, during daily devotions, I watched her holding the giant-print song book, which she wouldn’t understand even if she could see the words. The songs being sung were old favorite tunes that she remembered and she sang them heartily.

“When I die, Hallelujah, by and by, I’ll fly away!”

I turned my head to keep the tears from showing, overwhelmed with love and sadness for my sweet motherin-law.

We brought her home for Christmas and she didn’t recognize her house.

After a year in the nursing home, she passed away. And now she is in Heaven in the house our Lord Jesus prepared for her. She’s home!

Mom (Mary Ellen Nichols) was the greatest mom and mother-in-law and sweetest grandmother to her grands and greatgrands. We miss her!

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May 7, 2019

Spring Poker Run Photos and article by Robert R. Gaut

More than 200 side-by-sides and four-wheelers took part in the 2019 Spring Poker Run to raise money for the annual Alread Fireworks Show.

Riders came from all over the state and from neighboring states Saturday, filling all the parking spaces.

One man from Bentonville remarked that the event was awesome and he would be back next year.

Because of all the

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Brain needs down time DMN – no, I’m not texting a bad word.

Most people think that to be successful you have to push yourself every last second of the day.

Many others not as success driven, spend all their time on electronic media or socializing. It seems like there is never enough time in the day.

This busy lifestyle is not good actually, it can erode your happiness and abilities.

The brain does two

things. It runs at warpspeed doing what it does best, thinking, analyzing, remembering. But, the brain is also designed to do one other thing, rest.

It is during this unbusy time that the brain does something very important, it stores all the memories that you have recently created.

It makes sense out of all the information you have fed it while doing stuff. This “lazy” time for the brain is called the Default Mode

recent rain, the route had to be changed at the last minute; the Archey Fork of the Little Red River was impassable and even some of the smaller creeks were a challenge.

There were riders young and old, couples and lots and lots of mud.

This was the second year for the Poker Run and all of the proceeds support the fireworks extravaganza in July, which draws bigger crowds each year.

Network (DMN). Did you ever have one of those moments when you trying so hard to remember something and then you just give up, and right after that the answer comes rushing into your mind? That’s the DMN process at work. You and your brain need to rest periodically, doing nothing but enjoying the moment.

In one study writers at the University of California at Santa Barbara found that 30% of their ideas came when they were thinking about something else.

So, the next time your wife gets onto you for sitting around doing nothing, you can tell her you are doing a whole lot of DMN stuff.

Scotland Trail Ride - It’s that time - bring your horses, mules, and wagons for a great time at the Scotland Trail Ride on May 18. It’s free to the public. Must bring Coggins papers as there will be verifiers checking them. There will be a noon meal on the trail and an evening meal after the ride. Lucky Rooster will perform. On May 19 at 8;30 a.m. we will have a Sunday morning cowboy devotional with Daniel Gardner and music by the Maygardens. Then a short ride will end the festivities.

- Ron Henson, BSRN

(Photo from Scotland Trail Ride Facebook Page)

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Clinton vs Dardanelle

It’s a wrap - The Clinton senior girls softball team lost to Dardanelle on April 29. Both the girls team and the senior boys baseball team lost in the first-round of the playoffs to Elkins, ending their seasons. (Photos by Robert R. Gaut)

Student's essay wins 2nd Each year more than 132,000 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW's Patriot's Pen Youth essay contest.

The national first-place winner wins $5,000 and an all expense

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paid trip to Washington, D.C. The first place winner from each states competes for national awards totaling $55,000, with each first place state winner receiving a minimum

of $500 at the national level. Valerie West of Fox, a student at Rural Special School, represented Stone County in the Patriot Pen essay contest. Valerie placed second at the District Level, competing against students from Independence and Cleburne County Schools. She received a $50 check for her efforts. Valerie is the daughter of Clint and Ronda West of Fox and granddaughter of Grace West and the late W.C. West of Botkinburg.

Why I Honor the American Flag

By Valerie West

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I had never asked myself this question before and I wasn’t sure how to start. I asked my Mom, how will I know what to write? She said, I needed to think about how it made me feel when we say the pledge of allegiance, and when I’m standing and looking at the flag during the National Anthem.

I honor the flag be-

cause I’ve been taught to. It is our symbol of freedom.

When our soldiers have gone to battle, our flag has went right alongside them. Our soldiers have fought and died for our flag. The ones who fight for our country, look at the flag and it represents what they are fighting for. So a big part of why I honor the American flag, is because, I’m also honoring the men and women who have sacrificed for all of us.

The American flag, represents, who we are and where we come from. The 13 stripes, represent, the colonies that were the first groups that made the United States. The 50 stars represent the 50 states that make up the United States today.

I have family members that have served in the United States Military. One grandpa was in the Army, and my other grandpa and my uncle were in the Navy. They all have great respect for our country and our flag. I

Valerie West won second place with her essay. respect them and their love for our country and our flag. This also helps me to honor our flag. Knowing how they felt, makes the meaning of our flag even more personal to me.

Our flag, the flag of the United States of America, is a symbol of what we’ve been, what

we are, and what we will be. I pledge allegiance to this flag and all it represents. I honor this flag because it is something to honor and respect, because it stands for all of us and unites us.

I honor the American flag because it represents me.

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Tooth tug - Shirley students in grades K-2 enjoyed a Tooth Fair last week, playing Tooth Tug of War, Hole in One, Tooth Decay Relay, Relay to Make a Dollar, Toothpaste Toss and Brush Brush Floss.

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Cryptogram Solution Aesop No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

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Calendar The Ambulance Oversight Board will meet at 6 p.m Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in the Quorum Court room at the Van Buren County Courthouse Annex in Clinton.

The Van Buren County Cattlemen meeting will be Monday, May 13, at Western Sizzlin in Clinton. Eat at 6 p.m., meeting at 7. Sponsor is McLung Ford Kabota, Mountain View.

Spring into Art is

School menus Clinton Junior & Senior High

May 7 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Pizza, corn, salad, juice/ fruit.

May 8 - Breakfast: Cereal, French toast sticks, fruit.

Lunch: Breaded pork patty, creamed potatoes, steamed broccoli, wheat rolls, fruit.

May 9 - Breakfast: Biscuit, sausage, fruit. Lunch: Burrito/ cheese, pinto beans, juice/applesauce.

May 10 - Breakfast: Cereal, toast, jelly, fruit. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, bread, baked beans, salad,

the new exhibit until July 18th at Ozark Health Medical Center on South 65 in Clinton, sponsored by the North Central Arkansas Artist League. The exhibit features 50 paintings by 10 area artists. Viewing hours are during regular hospital hours.

Van Buren County Library: Friends of the Library meeting is Tuesday, May 7, at 5.p.m.

The Library Board will meet Wednesday,

fruit cup/peaches.

Clinton Elementary

May 7 - Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, peaches. Lunch: Chicken fajita, pinto beans, applesauce, cinnamon roll.

May 8 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Pork chopette, creamed potatoes, green beans, hot roll. pears.

May 9 - Breakfast: Pancakes, applesauce. Lunch: Chicken strips, mac ’n cheese, salad, steamed broccoli, applesauce.

May 10 - Breakfast: Funnel cake, pears. Lunch: Pizza, salad, corn, mixed fruit.

Senior Citizen Centers Menus Clinton/Damascus

May 7 - White beans w/ham, mixed greens, vinaigrette tomatoes, cornbread, cobbler.

May 8 - Spring chicken salad on lettuce, vegetable collage, crackers, vanilla ice cream.

May 9 - Fried fish, coleslaw, pinto beans, 2 hushpuppies, fruit cocktail.

May 13 - Chopped steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, bread, fruit.

May 14 - Baked ham, holiday sweet potatoes, green beans, roll, fruited Jell-O. May 15 - Barbecue on bun, baked beans, coleslaw, hot applesauce.

May 16 - Cheesy salsa chicken, corn salad, broccoli, banana cake w/glaze.

May 20 - Breaded chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, beets, tropical fruit.

May 21 - Meatloaf, okra and tomatoes, scalloped potatoes, peaches, bread.

May 22 - Pinto beans w/ham, sliced tomatoes and onions, cooked cabbage, cornbread, angel food cake.

May 23 - Pepper steak over rice, green beans, roasted carrots, autumn delight.

Fairfield Bay

May 7 - Breaded chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, beets, tropical fruit.

May 8 - Pepper steak oven rice, green beans, roasted carrots, autumn delight.

May 9 - Pinto beans w/ham, sliced tomatoes and onions, cooked cabbage, cornbread, angel food cake.

May 10 - Meatloaf, okra and tomatoes,

scalloped potatoes, peaches, bread.

May 14 - Cheesy salsa chicken, corn salad, broccoli, banana cake w/glaze.

May 15 - Barbecue pork on bun, baked beans, coleslaw, hot applesauce.

May 16 - Corn and tomato, stampede biscuit with ham, salad, apricots.

May 17 - Baked ham, holiday sweet potatoes, green beans, roll, fruited Jell-O. May 21 - White beans w/ham, mixed greens, vinaigrette tomatoes, cornbread, cobbler.

May 22 - Spaghetti and meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, garlic bread, hot apples w/ cinnamon and brown sugar.

May 23 - Hamburger, potato salad, triple orange salad.

May 24 - Fried fish, coleslaw, pinto beans, 2 hushpuppies, fruit cocktail.

Scotland

May 7 - Pinto beans w/ham, mixed greens, vinaigrette tomatoes, cornbread, cobbler.

May 8 - Spring chicken salad on lettuce, vegetable collage, crackers, vanilla ice cream.

May 9 - Fried fish, coleslaw, pinto beans, 2 hushpuppies, fruit cocktail.

May 13 - Chopped steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, bread, fruit.

May 14 - Baked ham, holiday sweet potatoes, green beans, roll, fruited Jell-O. May 15 - Barbecue on bun, baked beans, coleslaw, hot applesauce.

May 16 - Cheesy salsa chicken, corn salad, broccoli, ba-

May 7, 2019

May 8, at 4 p.m.

Drawing classes 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, May 2, 16, 23, and 30.

Bring a sack lunch.

Library Digital Services workshop 3:30 p.m. Mondays, May 6 and 20. This workshop is to learn Overdrive and Hoopla through downloadable databases.

Sign Language Class, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8.

Taco Buffett and Silent Auction held by the Damascus Library to raise funds for the library, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 9.

Shirley schools

May 7 - Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin, cereal, pears, yogurt. Lunch: Chicken pot pie, California-blend vegetables, pepper strips, pineapple tidbits.

May 8 - Breakfast: Sausage, egg, cheese biscuit, cereal, banana. Lunch: Cheesy pork pocket, green bean casserole, veggie strips, peaches.

May 9 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, cereal, raisins. Lunch: Barbecue sandwich, corn on the cob, baked beans, applesauce.

May 10 - Breakfast: Chocolate gravy, biscuits, cereal, apples. Lunch: Pizza, corn, salad, apples.

nana cake w/glaze.

May 20 - Breaded chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, beets, tropical fruit.

May 21 - Meatloaf, okra and tomatoes, scalloped potatoes, peaches, bread.

May 22 - Pinto beans w/ham, sliced tomatoes and onions, cooked cabbage, cornbread, angel food cake.

May 23 - Pepper steak over rice, green beans, roasted carrots, autumn delight.

Shirley

May 7 - Pepper steak oven rice, green beans, roasted carrots, autumn delight.

May 8 - Pinto beans w/ham, sliced tomatoes and onions, cooked cabbage, autumn delight.

May 9 - Meatloaf, okra and tomatoes, scalloped potatoes, peaches, bread.

May 13 - Cheesy salsa chicken, corn salad, broccoli, banana cake w/glaze.

May 14 - Barbecue pork on bun, baked beans, coleslaw, hot applesauce.

May 15 - Corn and tomato chowder, stampede biscuit w/ham, salad, apricots.

May 16 - Fried fish, potatoes, pinto beans, 2 hushpuppies, fruit cocktail.

May 20 - White beans w/ham, mixed greens, vinaigrette tomatoes, cornbread, cobbler.

May 21 - Spring chicken salad, vegetable collage, crackers, vanilla ice cream.

May 22 - Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, garlic bread, hot apples w/ cinnamon and brown sugar.

May 23 - Fried fish, coleslaw, pinto beans, 2 hushpuppies, fruit cocktail.

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Fun & Games

Weekly Crossword

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

A cell is the smallest block in the game.

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

(Solution is on Page 7)

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

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

There will be one winner for each contest every month. To enter, mail your puzzles to The Voice / P.O. Box 1396 / Clinton, AR 72031 or drop them by our downtown office, 328 Main St., Clinton. You can also call us at 745-8040 to tell us where the week’s picture was taken. Deadline to enter is May 31, 2019 - 2 p.m. Drawing will be at 4 p.m.

Where In the County Is This?

Where In the County Is This? Where can you find this in Van Buren County? Tell us for your chance to win a one-year subscription to The Voice. See Rules at left.

Contest winners April contest winners in the Voice puzzles are Bob Belonie for the Word Find and Mildred Harris for Where In the County. Please contact the Voice office to claim your prize. Thanks for playing.

Cryptogram

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(Solution on Page 7)

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CHURCH PAGE

Photo by EuGene Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

Last Week's Featured Church

Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holly Mountain Road, Clinton

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May 7, 2019

Fishing Report spoons (gold, gold and more gold). Looks like rain in the forecast, so carry some spinners in case of a little murky water in the next few days.

Norfork Lake

Shari Barnes Rea recently caught this 7.5-pound bass at Lake Ouachita on a Junebug crappie jig.

Central Arkansas

Little Red River

(updated 5-12019) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service said the Army Corps of Engineers is releasing one unit of generation 24/7.

San Juan worms, micro jigs and streamers are best for fly-fishing.

For Trout Magnet fishing, use cotton candy and hot pink colored bodies on silver and chartreuse jigheads.

Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information or check the Corps of Engineers website (swlwc.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 469.90 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.04 feet msl Oct. 1-April 30; 463.04 feet msl May 1-June 1; 462.54 feet msl June 1-Sept. 30).

(updated 5-1-2019) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said Wednesday the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 469.90 feet msl and rising. It is 7.86 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl and, with the forecasts, looks like it will come up another 5 feet or so. That is just speculation, of course.

Black bass are all still and will be in some sort of spawn mode for the next few weeks up in or around the bushes. Soft plastics, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and topwater baits working well. Crappie are being caught all over the lake and rivers as well on minnows or jigs or trolled crankbaits. Walleye are still scattered out, and you can pick up one here and there at best on a jig tipped with minnow. Bream are eating crickets and crankbaits, along with inline spinners, in 5 feet of water. Catfish are eating well all over the lake and rivers. They’re being caught on trotlines, jugs, and rod and reel on a variety of baits. Hybrid and white bass are scattered out all over lake and rivers; some are still spawning, some are on the move in-between, and some are set up in lake.

The ones in the main lake are not wanting to eat much yet. Just stay around the bait for best results. Spoons, swimbaits and inline spinners are best.

North Arkansas

White River

(updated 5-1-2019) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) says April ended on a high (and dry!) note for trout fishers in Cotter. The catch has been especially good this past week for browns. Most were not officially "trophies" but there were many that fell just short of the 24" required to earn a catch-and-release pin. The bait of choice was, again, sculpins but sometimes a few shad were added to the mix and helped bring a brown to the boat. Water levels have been really steady at just about a unit and a half running around the clock (4,500 cfs) so anglers were able to drift and catch trout or find their favorite fishing hole and drop a line there.

The water level was somewhat high for wade fishing, but we saw some nice catches from the bank of the river here in Cotter; too low for big rogues, but great for 1/6 ounce

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 558.94 feet msl (normal conservation pool: September-April 552.00 feet msl; April-September, 554.00 feet msl). (updated 5-12019) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort said Norfork Lake fishing has been good for most species over the last week. Topwater activity has begun in earnest and will only get better. Crappie fishing continues to be very good and fishing for the three bass species has also continued to be strong. The latest species to show up more frequently is walleye. Over the past week topwater action for striped, hybrid and white bass has been exciting. The best bite at this time for topwater activity is right before sunrise.

The bite can last until the sun gets above the tree line. On cloudy days, it may last longer. Lou says he has been using three different baits for this action: a Zara Spook, a half-ounce Kastmater and a 6-inch swimbait with a paddle tail and 3/8-ounce jighead. “I have had the best luck with the swimbait. Prior to the feeding frenzy on topwater, I have been casting a jerkbait or a swimbait up to the shoreline. This time of year, stripers tend to feed on shad in very shallow water.

As the sun gets higher in the sky striped bass tend to move out to a little deeper water.

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It appears that 30 feet down is where stripers are suspended during the middle part of the day. You can vertical jig for these fish or troll an umbrella rig. As the day wears on, look for topwater feeding fish about an hour or so before sunset. But your fishing day is not done at sunset, there is still a good after dark bite for striped, hybrid, large and smallmouth bass and walleye. The bite does not necessarily start right at dark, but can occur all though the night. The fish tend to feed heavily on shad after the sun goes down. Your fishing method after dark is to throw a suspending jerkbait, retrieving the bait very, very slowly with an occasional pause. The best place to find striped bass is from the mouth of the larger creeks to part way back. Main points and secondary points are good feeding spots for this species. If you find shad in the area, you can almost bet the stripers will not be too far away.”

He says crappie fishing has continued to be excellent. Most of the crappie have spawned out, but there are still a few continuing their spawn process. “The best method that I have found is to slow troll a Berkley Flicker Minnow Pro about 1.2 to 1.5 mph in 20-30 feet of water. For best result make sure there are brush pile in your trolling path. The best colors have varied for me depending on the weather conditions. On a cloudy or dark day, I've been using a darker color such as the purple back and white body or the FireTiger pattern. The white, as well as the purple and white, tends to work the best on sun-

ny days. You can also fish the traditional way of dropping a small jig or spoon in the brush or use a live minnow in the brush. I have found that crappie have been suspended 12-20 feet down on or very near brush with a few fish buried inside of the brush.

Lou adds that bass fishing has also been very good. “My fish have been coming out of or very near the sunken buckbrush along the shoreline. I use a Fluke or a Bass Assassin with a weighted shank hook. I cast it into the brush and twitch it out. The hard part is getting the fish out of the brush without breaking off. There has been some good topwater action for bass and it can occur any time of day and also in any depth of water. This morning the bass started to chase shad and I got to land several quality fish on my big swimbait. After the early morning bite, start throwing some of your favorite plastics up near the sunken buckbrush and then work it back slowly along the bottom. The fish will be from 8-20 feet down on the bottom.

“Most people's favorite fresh water fish to eat is walleye and they are starting to show up in all the same areas as the other species.

Very early this morning (5 a.m.) I found a large school of walleye feeding heavily. I was casting my swimbait and was getting a hit on every cast. Walleye tend to be very active in the dark. Swimbaits and jerkbaits are two great methods of fishing for walleye this time of year, not to say that live bait will not work great.

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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS

Davis Special Cemetery clean up time. Please, remove old flowers and take with you. Memorial Service will be May 19th at 12:30 pm with Pot Luck luncheon.

Table service will be provided. Donation can be made to Davis Special Cemetery, in care of Norma New, 3455 Hwy 330 S,

MISC. FOR SALE

Readers, use these Personal Spots to say Happy Birthday, Wish someone Good Luck, Contact old friends, make new friends.

Shout out that you are alive an well in Van Buren County.

The cost is $5.00 for 25 words or less.

Shirley, AR. 72153.

The FAIRFIELD BAY SENIOR CENTER will have their Rummage/Craft/ Bake Sale

EMPLOYMENT

YARD SALE

3 FAMILY YARD SALE Friday & Saturday May 17 & 18 9:00 am til ??

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Shop Booth 75 at Howard's Antiques for crocheted items, knickknacks, dishes and jewelry.

Sewing Machine, TVs, Dishes,

Adult Clothing,

••••••••••••••••••• Call Nancy for more details at 884-7800.

FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT

110-A Middle Road, Damascus

Ford 6600 Diesel Tractor with Front-End Loader and BushHog

(501)581-8640.

CEDAR YARD in CENTER RIDGE is NOW OPEN! --------MON THRU FRI 8:00 am - 5:00 pm SAT 8 am - 1 pm --------SELLING: cedar post, split-rail & fire wood --------BUYING: cedar logs --------3654 Highway 92 Center Ridge (501) 581-3780 (501) 317-6331

NOTICE: To Quattlebaum Cemetery Members The Decoration Day is changed from Mother's Day, May12, 2019 to Saturday, May 11, 2019.

RAIN OR SHINE County wide,

Community E.H.C. Plant & Bake Sale

for $15 at The Voice, 328 Main St., Clinton NOW with new epilogue from Lalla.

RESEARCH

Reflect A Moment He said, "...the man who does not accept the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."

FOR SALE COMMERCIAL BUILDING

DUPLEXES FOR RENT Nice 1000 sqft 2-bedroom Duplexes with appliances. No Pets. No Smoking. $600-$650/month plus deposit.

Call: 501-745-5858 or 501-412-7682

2700 square feet All new lighting Roofed in 2014 $30,000.00

Davis Cash Lumber

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

Deposit required.

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

LEGALS

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ending when all is sold

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE BY CASSELL STORAGE •••••••••• If restitution is not made

by May 10, 2019, the contents of the following units at Cassell Storage, on Hwy 92, Bee Branch, AR will be sold.

•••••••••• This sale will take place Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 10:00 am.

••••••••• Unit # Name #03 Wilkerson #22 No Contract #23 No Contract #37 Warren #41 Gunnell #47 Willoughy #53 Grissom #58 Coots

has 2 positions available for hire.

Experienced small engine mechanic and a non-CDL driver are needed. Applications may be filled out at 160 Park St., Clinton, AR. 72031.

We buy cars & trucks You push, pull or drive in We pay top prices!

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SERVICES

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Towlite 3 horse slant trailer

Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition.

Call Tom 501-745-4378

For Sale

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PERSONALS

WANTED

REAL ESTATE

starting at 9:00 am

AUTO SALVAGE in Greenbrier

For Rent

FOR RENT

Friday, May 10

Lalla Lee Ostergren’s book

“My Road Home”

The Pleasant Grove Cemetery Association is seeking bids for mowing and weed eating the Pleasant Grove cemetery on an as needed basis at Rupert, Arkansas. Submit written bids and business references to jwatson1918@ artelco.com or contact Billy Watson at 745-8336 for more information.

Bids are due by May 20, 2017.

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Call 501-940-5448

RAIN CANCELS

$6500.00 Call: (501)253-5493

20x40 Office with 8x40 Covered Porch and 3 Green Houses on 1 acre on Highway 65 South, Clinton, AR .

Much More ••••••••••••••••

May 11, 2019 8AM-2PM.

FOR SALE OR LEASE

Hobby materials,

Baby items.

MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

Excellent condition with extras. Priced below market. $5,500.00.

Call: 745-4378

Visit Shawn & Yara at GLAMOUR NAILS 144 Woodell Street across from PizzaHut in Clinton Monday-Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Closed on Sunday

Call 745-8040 to place an ad in the classifieds

LEGALS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION Case No.: 71DR-18-52 MILDRED UNDERWOOD PLAINTIFF VS. JASON UNDERWOOD DEFENDANT 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 March 29, 2019, in cause No. 71DR-18-52 between Mildred Underwood, Plaintiff, and Jason Underwood, Defendant, Debbie Gray, the Undersigned, as Commissioner of such Court, will offer for public sale to the highest bidder at the entrance of the Van Buren County Courthouse at 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2019, the following described real estate and personal property: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (PT. SW¼ NW¼ NE¼), SECTION TWENTYSEVEN (27), TOWNSHIP THIRTEEN (13) NORTH, RANGE FIFTEEN (15) WEST, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS STARTING AT THE SW CORNER NW¼ NE¼ SECTION 27, T-13-N, R-15-W; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NW¼ NE¼, A DISTANCE OF 190.01 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LANDS HEREIN DESCRIBED: THENCE CONTINUING NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 53.23 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ARKANSAS HIGHWAY NUMBER 254; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, ON A CURVE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 358.31 FEET, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 79.89 FEET, AND A CHORD BEARING AND DISTANCE OF N 06°12’14” E 79.72 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY OF SAID CURVE; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, N 00°11’ W A DISTANCE OF 47.50 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE LEAVING SAID HIGHWAY AND RUN S 89°55’ E A DISTANCE OF 654.18 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SW¼ NW¼ NE¼; THENCE SOUTH, ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 180.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE N 89°55’ W A DISTANCE OF 662.64 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 118,410 SQUARE FEET OR 2.718 ACRES ACCORDING TO THE CHARLES NEAL SURVEY THEREOF, SUBJECT TO UTILITIES EASEMENTS WHERE EXISTING. AND PART OF SW¼ NW¼ NE¼, SECTION 27, T-13-N, R-15-W, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: STARTING AT THE SW CORNER NW¼ NE¼ SECTION 27, T-13-N, R-15-W; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NW¼ NE¼ A DISTANCE OF 10.11 FEET TO A POINT ON AN OLD WIRE FENCE BEARING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY, BEING A PROPERTY LINE BY LONG OCCUPATION, THENCE LEAVING SAID WIRE FENCE AND CONTINUING NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 60 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE A DISTANCE OF 119.80 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE S 89°55’ E A DISTANCE OF 662.64 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SW¼ NW¼ NE¼; THENCE SOUTH, ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 177.08 FEET TO A POINT ON AFORESAID OLD WIRE FENCE, SAID POINT BEING 12.92 FEET NORTH OF SE CORNER W½ NW¼ NE¼; THENCE N 89°50’22” W, ALONG THE MEAN LINE OF SAID OLD WIRE FENCE, A DISTANCE OF 562.64 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 60 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE N 89°50’22” W A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.58 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (PT. NW¼ SE¼), SECTION TWELVE (12), TOWNSHIP THIRTEEN (13) NORTH, RANGE FIFTEEN (15) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: BEGIN AT THE SE CORNER OF SAID NW¼ SE¼, RUN THENCE S 89°05’ W 420.00 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NW¼ SE¼ TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LANDS HEREIN DESCRIBED, THENCE CONTINUE S 89°05’ W 73.10 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO A POINT ON THE NORTH RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 65, THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE ON A CHORD BEARING N 58°54’ W A DISTANCE OF 67.46 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVATURE, THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE N 59°54’ W A DISTANCE OF 337.58 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE LEAVE SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, N 72°06’44” E 113.13 FEET, THENCE N 11°03’30” E 234.35 FEET TO OLD FENCE LINE, THENCE S 86°26’52” E ALONG AND WITH OLD FENCE 311.00 FEET, THENCE S 05°11’08” W ALONG SOLD FENCE 450.73 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.88 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. LESS AND EXCEPT: PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (PT. NW¼ SE¼), SECTION TWELVE (12), TOWNSHIP THIRTEEN (13), RANGE FIFTEEN (15) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SE CORNER OF SAID NW¼ SE¼, RUN THENCE N 89°05’00” W 420.00 FEET, THENCE N 05°11’08” E 233.58 FEET, THENCE N 87°44’19” W 22.60 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE N 87°44’19” W 100.00 FEET, THENCE N 02°15’48” E 100.00 FEET, THENCE S 87°44’19” W 100.00 FEET, THENCE S 02°15’48” W 100.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.23 ACRES. AND PART OF THE NE¼ SE¼, SECTION 22, T-13-N, R-15-W, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, CONTAINING 3 ACRES MORE OR LESS. PERSONAL PROPERTY: TWO (2) 2016 DODGE RAM 3500 HD PICKUP TRUCKS, 2014 JEEP WRANGLER, 2016 JEEP WRANGLER, AND A 2016 PASSPORT CAMPER. in Van Buren County, Arkansas.

Terms of the sale shall be as follows: on a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a surety bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with approved surety, bearing interest at the rate of ten percent per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchaser money.

Given under my hand this 26th day of April, 2019. /s/ Debbie Gray Commissioner in Chancery

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May 7, 2019

Discover science - Jeff Coward presented his Discover Science program to the Clinton K-5 21CCLC After School students. He used a variety of experiments to engage students while learning useful science principles.

Jeff is a native of the Scotland area and the son of Joe and Linda Coward.

Art contests Clinton Sting wins - The Clinton Sting 8 and under girls softball team won the Tri-County District Tournament April 27 in Quitman. Pictured are (front row from left) Katie Grace Alexander, Rylee Green, Alexis Knollenberg, Kyanna Dunham, Trinity Sappington, Emma Smith, Hailey Bramlett, (back) Kallie Keith, Alexis Williams, Makena Allen, Ryleigh Golden, Bailey Tatum, Rylee Bufford and Anna Leigh Hunt. Coaches Dillen Bufford and Justin Smith.

South Side first-grader Dylan Reynolds won first place in state in the Smokey the Bear or Woodsy the Owl contest. He is the son of Brittany and Ryan Reynolds. Second-grader Cooper Maulden won second at state. He is the son of James and Andrea Maulden. Fourth-grader Laci Burroughs won 1st place at the state level. She is the Daughter of Amy and Jason Burroughs. Fifth-grader Kianna Brock won second at the state level. Her mom is Samantha Brock.

Please join us for an Open House at the Fairfield Bay Therapy Clinic May 14 from 11-1.

Snacks will be served, and door prizes will be awarded.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US AT 501-745-9306 OF THE FFB CLINIC AT 501-884-6910

South Side students win with the Ruby Throated Hummingbird - South Side third-grader Christian Hutchcroft placed third at the state level of the Ruby Throated Hummingbird contest. He is the son of Amanda and Richard Hutchcroft. Seventh-grader Kaylea Roberson placed first in the Northwest division. She is the daughter of Micheal and Kayla Roberson.

Clinton Drug

Employee of the Month

Jaime Shull

Pharmacy Technician

March 2019