The Voice of Van Buren County- August 27, 2019

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TUESDAY, August 27, 2019 / Vol. 5 Issue 35 / 75 cents

Police on watch as shooting threat looms The Van Buren County sheriff’s office says it is aware of a Facebook posting that schools will be targeted in a shooting attack this week.

The Little Rock FBI office issued a general awareness statement about information it received relating to a possible school shooting in the state of Arkansas.

“Currently, we are

unaware of any specific threat at any of our schools in Van Buren County,” the sheriff’s office statement said.

“We want to ensure the residents and parents of our community that we take any and all threats serious. We take the safety of our students and staff very seriously. We will be working closely with our schools the following week to en-

sure that safety.”

The posting on Facebook states that a school in Kentucky will be targeted for a shooting on Aug. 28 and one in Arkansas on Aug. 29.

The Arkansas State Police issued a statement Sunday saying it has been in close contact with the FBI attempting to identify the source of the alleged threat

of gun violence at an undisclosed Arkansas school reportedly planned for later this week.

At this time no corroborating evidence or useful details have been uncovered in regard to the information provided to the FBI, the State Police statement said.

In the event more specific or credible information is received,

it will be shared with local law enforcement offices, state and local school officials, as well as Arkansas citizens.

If anyone has information about a threat of violence whether the site of the threat may be a school or other public place, contact the Arkansas State Police Office or a local law enforcement agency.

We will be working closely with our schools to ensure safety.

James: Keeping sales tax is fix for library, more

Night scene - It’s an almost full moon on a cloudy night last week. (Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

Police: Man holding hostage is killed The Arkansas State Police is investigating the use of deadly force by state troopers last week at a residence near Formosa.

William Lloyd Jones, 49, had barricaded himself inside a residence at 361 Hillpoint Road off Highway 9 and was holding a 9-year-old child at gunpoint, according to the State Police. Local law enforcement authorities had gone to the home Wednesday af-

ternoon, Aug. 21, responding to a report of aggravated assault, later learning that Jones was wanted on a parole violation, police said in a news release.

Sheriff’s deputies later contacted the Arkansas State Police requesting assistance from the department’s Crisis Response Team. Communications with Jones continued sporadically through the night. Shortly after 2 a.m. members of the

Arkansas State Police SWAT team entered the home and rescued the child.

While inside the home the SWAT team encountered Jones, who pointed a gun at the state troopers, the news release states.

A state trooper then fired on Jones who died at the scene.

The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory will analyze evidence and perform an autopsy to determine the manner and cause of death. Special

Agents of the Criminal Investigation Division will be prepare an investigative file to present to the county prosecuting attorney who will decide if the shooting was consistent with Arkansas laws regarding the use of deadly force by a law enforcement officer.

Pursuant to Arkansas State Police Policy, the trooper who fired on Jones is currently on paid administrative leave.

How did we get here?

That was how Van Buren County Judge Dale James opened a meeting last week with the Library Board.

He praised the board for its “wonderful vision, thinking outside the box,” and trying to move forward when it decided to build a $3 million, 11,000 square foot library. The White River Planning and Development District contracted with First Service Bank to finance the library. The bond was supposed to be paid off in 10 years.

But when natural gas prices plummeted and Southwestern Energy filed a lawsuit instead of paying taxes the county said it owed, that vision became something that the board couldn’t pay with the 1 mil it collects.

“Life happens,” James said.

Earlier this summer, the Library Board collected signatures calling for a special election to raise the millage rate to pay for the facility, and that, James said, “Divided our tightknit community.”

But, legal procedures were not followed because the issue was not taken to the Quorum Court to

approve a special election, James said, so it has been canceled.

The solution, he said, is to extend the 1 cent sales tax that voters approved for the hospital in the early 2000s. It won’t be a “new” tax, he said, but rather a 30-year extension of something that is already being paid.

The tax for the hospital expires in November 2020 and if voters approve it, the first year of the extension would go to pay off the library bond. James said the bond is about $1.9 million and the 1 percent tax brings in about the same. After the library is paid off, the tax would be divided among fire departments, which would get 1/2 of it; emergency services, which would get 1/4 of the tax; and the hospital, which would received 1/4. Fire departments are under a “2024 mandate” to meet certain levels or to consolidate or close, James said.

That could potentially raise insurance rates for many people who would live farther than 5 miles from a fire station, he said.

“This is a win, win, See Library on page 3

Drug raid nets 5 arrests Five people were arrested during a raid on a house on Douglas Lane in Clinton on Aug. 20.

Arkansas Game and Fish officer Brian Tatum and Clinton Police officer Jay Murdock executed a search warrant at the residence. While they were there, Jeremy Weaver arrived, according to the affidavit for arrest.

In a bedroom belonging to Robert Humphrey and Shaan Kipfer, officers found a metal cup with white residue and packaging material, the report states. In a bathroom accessible only through their bedroom, officers found a set of scales and plastic bags with white residue, the affidavit states.

Weaver

Kipfer

In the bedroom belonging to Weaver, agents found a glass smoking device, two plastic bags and a phone case, all with white residue on them, the report states.

Drug Task Force agent Johnny Sowell read Weaver his Miranda rights, the report states, and Weaver said he was aware people had been using and selling drugs in his house for a while.

Also in the house, a

camo bag containing a plastic bag with white residue was found, and Tristen Crow acknowledged it was his, the affidavit states.

Once at the jail, Kipfer, who had been searched by Deputy Breezie Merriott, was discovered to have two bags in her bra, one containing 0.5 grams and the other about 1 gram of suspected See Arrests on page 3

Weather ruins game - The Junior Jackets played an abbreviated Black and Gold game on Aug. 22, with the black jerseys winning 6-0. Lightning canceled the Senior Jackets game and sent the crowd home early. More photos, Page 2. (Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

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THAT

BANNER MOUNTAIN GIRL

by Freeda Baker Nichols

Mama’s hens and roosters At our farm on Banner Mountain, we always had plenty of eggs to eat. We ate eggs fried, scrambled, boiled and deviled. Mama raised lots of chickens down through the years. I remember the White Leghorns and the Dominiques to name a couple of breeds. We called the leghorns “leg-erns” and the dominiques “domi-neckers.” As I recall, the chickens stayed most of the time out in the barnyard.

Our chicken house was on the hillside north of the barn. Inside that chicken house, there was a row of nesting boxes attached to the wall and that’s where the hens sat in straw nests to lay the eggs. To a child who was gathering eggs, there was something magical about sliding your hand into the straw nest to bring out an egg that was still warm. And then, you rush down the road to the peddler to trade that warm egg for bubble gum. Totally magical!

Once, my brother Bill brought home a bantam rooster. He set it down in the barnyard near Daddy’s chopping block, and a big rooster jumped onto the little rooster, in a fight for the kill. Bill picked up a chip of wood and hurled it at the big rooster. The chip hit the big rooster in the head and it flopped over dead. Not sure that was Bill’s intention, but that’s how Mama lost a good rooster. Bill got to keep the bantam rooster. Another incident that happened to Mama’s chickens was told to me by my much older brother, Dean. Turns out, my family kept secrets. At least, Dean once kept a secret. And he kept it for a mighty long time before his conscience caused him to confess.

The story goes like this: when Dean was a teenager, back in the 1930s, he was the only one at the house one day, and he decided to experiment with setting off a stick of dynamite.

So, he went into the garden by the house and dug up a bit of loose soil to cover the dynamite.

Then he struck a match

to light the fuse. Just as the spark began to move along toward the dynamite, a flock of chickens scurried into the garden and started scratching in the loose dirt. Then boom! The dynamite went off and scattered the hens and roosters.

Apparently, they were quite ruffled up. When Mama returned home, she worried and wondered what on earth had happened to her chickens. But Dean never told her, at that time. He told her later, much later, like about 40 years later. He told her in 1976 about what had happened to her chickens. And that’s when I first heard the story. To the best of my memory, Mama just laughed about it. I’m sure, after raising three boys, she very well knew that boys will be boys!

Sometimes.

Through the years, Mama kept chickens, both for the eggs and for chicken dinners. She prepared mostly fried chicken. But our family was not the only ones who ate chicken. Opossums and varmints came in from the woods and caught the hens and roosters from time to time. Also red hawks circled the skies trying to grab a meal.

They usually whistled a warning and we could scare the hawks away.

As time went by, I married and moved away from Banner to go with my military husband to many places. My husband, from the town of Shirley, Arkansas and I went “home” as often as

possible to visit our folks.

On one of our visits back to see my parents, Mama’s chicken flock had been reduced to one.

The varmints that came after dark kept catching the chickens until only one survived – a rooster. Even so, Mama took good care of her lone rooster by keeping him locked up at night. On this one visit, when Mama said to me, “Go stop up the rooster,” I turned to Gene, who at that time, was Course Chief of Recruiter and Instructor Training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, and I asked him, “Will you go stop up the rooster?”

“What in the world are you talking about?” he asked, surprised.

I answered, “Just go out to the chicken house, check to see that the rooster’s in there, then shut the door and latch it.”

My “town-dude” husband laughed so hard that I laughed, too.

Apparently, he had learned something new from his Banner Mountain girl. He had learned how to effectively “Stop up a rooster!”

There’s more to this story. Gene and I returned to Lackland AF Base, and, he shared this incident with a good friend, an Air Force buddy, Sgt. Billy Kelley, who was an instructor at the Recruiting School. Billy loved pulling pranks and joking with people.

At one of the banquets held for the graduating recruiters, he sidled up to me as I talked with the Colonel’s wife, who was from New York. He cut his eyes over at me as he asked her, “What would you do if someone asked you to go stop up a rooster?”

The colonel’s wife replied, laughing, “I’d say ‘where’s the cork?”

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Black and Gold

The Junior High cheerleaders perform last week at the Black and Gold game.

The quarterback gets ready to pass at last Thursday’s Black and Gold Junior High game. (Photos by Robert R. Gaut)

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Calendar First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf, 557 Highway 337, Higden, Arkansas, will be hosting a Fifth Friday gospel singing at 6 p.m. Friday, August 30. This is a non-denominational singing; everyone is welcome and may participate in "special" music after the congregational songs. A potluck will follow.

August 29-31, 5-9 p.m. the Van Buren County Aging Program Cowboy Catfish Supper will be served at

together for increased foot traffic and promotes the community use of Archey Fork Park. There will be fresh produce, a swap meet, outdoor workshop, local arts and crafts, live music, non-profit fundraisers, community outreaches, and sports activities.

the Senior Center, 311 Yellow Jacket Lane in Clinton. All proceeds will go to help the Aging Program to provide nutrition, transportation, socialization and wellness services to those 60 and over living in Van Buren County through September 7 at five senior centers located throughout the 7:30 a.m. join the 50th Annual Greers Ferry county.

Lake/Little Red River August 31 is Park- Cleanup. Taking part Fest at Archey Fork will be youth groups, Park. This monthly churches and volunfestival encourages a teers from all walks variety of events and of life. Volunteers may activities to schedule check in at Furger-

son’s Choctaw Marina. For more details visitvisitgreersferrylake.com.

September 14 at 9 a.m. the sixth annual Leg it for the Library begins. This 2 mile fun run/walk is held at the Choctaw State Park.

The family friendly event encourages participation from all ages. For more information contact the Van Buren County Library at 501-745-2100.

September 1621 is the Van Buren County Fair at the fairgrounds on Highway 16 East, Clinton.

Your right to know From the Arkansas Freedom of Information Handbook

Robert R. Gaut hooked up a pump to circulate the water in his pond.

Green algae, which is harmful to dogs, has been a problem in some waters this summer. lated to records, mainArrests taining premises in a from page 1 drug-free zone, a Class B felony. Arraignment is methamphetamine, the set for Sept. 30, 2019. affidavit states.

Shaan M. Kipfer, Terra Jones told offi- 46, of Clinton has been cers she did have para- charged with offensphernalia inside her bra es related to records, and officers found a sy- maintaining premisringe and three bags es in a drug-free zone, with white residue, the a Class B felony, and report states. possession of methamThe house, at 710 phetamine or cocaine, Douglas Lane, is with- a Class C felony; use or in 1,000 feet of a day possession of paraphercare facility, the affidavit nalia to manufacture states. meth/cocaine, a Class Jeremy Curtis Weav- B felony; and furnisher, 42, has been charged ing prohibited articles, a with possession of drug Class B felony. Arraignparaphernalia, a Class D ment was Aug. 26. felony, and offenses reRobert Brian Hum-

phreys, 42, of Clinton was charged with possession of paraphernalia to manufacture meth/ cocaine, a Class B felony. Arraignment is set for Sept. 30.

Terra Jane Jones, 39, of Shirley has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony.

A probation revocation hearing is set for Sept.

30.

Tristen Robert Crow, 20, of Shirley has been charged with possession of paraphernalia to manufacture meth/cocaine, a Class B felony.

Arraignment is set for Sept. 30, 2019.

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Q. Is a public meeting of a governing board/entity subject to live broadcast by the media attending, and may a private citizen videotape the meeting?

A. Yes, subject to reasonable limitations, the meeting may be both broadcasted by the media and videotaped by private citizens. Opinion No. 2012-022.

Library from page 1 win,” James said. He said extending the sales tax would “help secure the future of Van Buren County.”

Library Board Chairman Phillip Ellis said the board will pick up the expenses that the county has been out preparing for the special election, which was set for Oct. 8.

County Clerk Pam Bradford said she does not yet know how much that is.

James wrapped up the meeting with some words for those who have been harshly critical of the volunteer library directors, who he said have dealt with a lot of stress and anger: “Lay off the board.”

50th anniversary - Kenny and Carolyn Lee will be celebrating at their home in Bee Branch from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, August 31, as they mark 50 years of marriage. The family invites friends and relatives to visit, share memories, and marvel at how on earth these two made it this long.

Meetings All meetings are 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 Shir-

ley Community 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.

Quorum Court

Contact information for Van Buren County justices of the peace: District 1 Dell Holt

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Obituaries Jim Berry

Jim Berry, 77, of Choctaw, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Little Rock.

Born July 24, 1942 in Bolivar County, Mississippi, to the late George Hollis and Viola Estelle Bailey Berry, Jim was a retired real estate agent for Ozark Mountain Realty.

Jim worked most of his career in law enforceWreck on curve - A tractor-trailer rig rolled over on Aug. 12 at Highway ment. He worked for the 65 at the Gravesville Cutoff Road. Traffic backed up in both directions Jackson (Mississippi) for a time as only one southbound lane was left open. (Photo from Facebook) Police Department, Arkansas State Police, and the Van Buren County sheriff’s department.

Jim was also a United States Air Force Veteran. He was member of the Choctaw Church of Christ, a HAM Radio operator (WA5JAN), enjoyed building bird boxes, playing cards, writing poetry, singing karaoke, and Clinton Yellow Jacket sports. Jim could be found at about every Clinton Yellow Jacket sporting event as long as his health allowed.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sammie Lane Smith Berry; children Kimberly Sue Berry, Kristen Julia Hensley and husband Russell, James Trent Berry, all of Choctaw; siblings Julia Osbourne, Ruth Organo, Doris Jones, Curtis Berry; five grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and Crash - A vehicle left the road surface and crashed through a pipe fence, south of Dennard on Highway 65, last Tuesday morning.

(Photo by Jeff Burgess)

Flu shots to be offered The Van Buren County Health Department is offering flu shots Sept. 26. The department, 526 Quality Drive, will offer the shots from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

There will be no charge for those without insurance or whose insurance does not cover the cost.

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affect people differently, but millions of people get the flu every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized and thousands die from flu-related causes every year. An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to help protect against flu.

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Doris Mae Jackson Sorg, 71, of Clinton, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 18, 2019. She was born March 10, 1948 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the

Hopkins, Brenda McElfish, Cathy Burks, Thomas Tester, Winston Hefner, Doug Jones, Vivian Bixler, Randy and Joyce Palmer, Grady Emerson, Wanda Emerson, Quincy Jones, Ann Emerson, Eddie Emerson, Clint Watson, J.D. and JoAnn Waddle, Leland Brock, Harley Watson, Melvin Emerson, William Arnhart, Kenny Watson, James Brock, Carlene Brock, Tammy Truax, Jason Emmert, Delbert McDonald, Barnett Bruce, Linda Jones, Jay Hefner, Mary Watts, James and Sue Pack.

Donations may be sent to Secretary/Treasurer Joyce Watson, 22150 Highway 16 W, Clinton,

Arkansas 72031.

The Pleasant Grove Cemetery Association will conduct the annual Financial Meeting at 6 p.m. September 30, 2019 at the Pleasant Grove Church, in Rupert, Arkansas. Board members will be elected.

Everyone is welcome.

Friendly reminder that all flowers should be removed from grave sites

by September 1, 2019.

Dennard

Dennard Cemetery will have a meeting at 7 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2019 at the Dennard Community Church.

By Paula Smith time was to saddle the basketball - got the MVP

She was born Feb. the voice to hear, of memories so Sometimes there are words spoken dear, 4, 1949. She weighed 8 1/2 pounds and was 21 between sisters, inches long. The nurses everything comes clear! took her around the hosVery sharp and full of pain. pital and showed her off.

Restore what has been lost Her brother, David, The connection has been broken thought she ought to be “without words, Forgive” able to play with him. He and go on and live in vain. would pitch little toys inThen they can stand hand in hand to her bassinet and he All of a sudden it seems they speak Relieving the unbreakable couldn't see where they landed since he wasn't a different language, and do not un- Sister Band. big enough to see into derstand, the bassinet, so that be- E. Watson came a no-no.

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late Roy Obid Jackson and Lillie Mae Durham.

Doris was a manager at the Murphy USA store in Clinton and a member of the Walnut Grove Community Church. She enjoyed cake and candy making, fishing, roosters and spoiling her grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Edward Sorg; children, Lynn Bowls of Sherwood, Arkansas, Shelly (Sissy) Smith of Sardis, Arkansas, Jamie Delille (Dave) of Sardis, Arkansas, Eddie Sorg (Michelle) of Clinton, Arkansas, Brandy Gann of Beebe, Arkansas, Anthony Sorg of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Jessica Wiley (Dale) of Beebe, Arkansas, Mary Beth Cano (Lu) of Ward, Arkansas; one brother, Obid Jackson (Tina) of Sardis, Arkansas; 20 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, friends and other family members.

Doris is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Rosemary Burry, Roy Jackson, Ray Kesterson and Cindy Kesterson.

Visitation was Friday, August 23, 2019, at Clinton Funeral Service. Service was 10 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2019, at the Walnut Grove Community Church with Brother Danny Love and Brother Lane Bowls officiating. Burial was at the McPherson Cemetery in Sardis, Arkansas.

A memorial to my lovely daughter, Sherry

will break a sisters band.

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other family.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents; siblings David Trent Berry, Carlis Glen Berry, Robert Wayne Berry; and granddaughter Megan-Paige Berry.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the Choctaw Church of Christ. Services will follow at 11 with Brother Richard Kirkland officiating. Burial will be in Huie Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be David Frizzell, Chris Johnson, Philip Jones, Michael Holley, Vincent Kerlin, Paul Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Jim’s grandsons.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Clinton Yellow Jackets Booster Club or the American Diabetes Association. Clinton Funeral Service.

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horse and go for a ride.

I watched for her.

Sherry was a mommy's girl. If I was sitting down, she'd come over and plop herself down on my lap and put her arms around my neck and we'd hug.

Sherry was tall, slender and had beautiful blond hair. I would comb her hair into a beautiful pony tail when she was a young girl.

She enjoyed her girlfriends. They attended church together and were in Rainbow, played

in her senior year.

She went back to college to become a grade school teacher.

She worked diligently for her church.

I really don't have to tell you how precious she was - especially to her first family (us) and then to her own family.

She was a loving, caring lady who made the world a better place.

She went to be with Jesus on August 6, 2018. I miss you so much, Sherry.

Love, Mom

The staff of The Voice of Van Buren County extends sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones.

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Jeff Burgess Crabtree

The New Moon is official at 5:37 a.m. on Friday. Large tides are predicted on the coasts for days.

Note this month’s Crabtree Senior Night Potluck has been cancelled. The next potluck will be held September 27.

The ACCDA Board Meeting is set for Monday, 5 p.m., in the Alread Cafeteria.

Mark your calendar on Saturday, September 14, for the Annual Fall Poker Run for Alread Fireworks. It was reported that more than 200 riders showed up for the Spring Run. I was at the Jackson estate auction recently and couldn’t help but have memories of Verl Jackson. He had told me he had been a bit hot-headed in his younger days, but he’d left most of that behind by the time I first met him in the Leming’s old grocery store, where he often sat. He had a way of asking questions that made me stop and ponder, even when I had a strong opinion on the subject. I really appreciated his ability to get me to “think outside the box.”

Talked to Louis Jackson and his good neighbor James about the sugar cane project.

They’ve discovered aphids in numbers not recently seen. It was suggested they were blown in from Texas by the remnants of the last hurricane that passed through. Louis is con-

antique cars last week.

He had a 1970 Pontiac Lemans convertible and a 1968 Pontiac GTO. I bet he will miss them.

Brenda Webb is recovering from major surgery. She is at home and Ronny is taking care of her. Get well wishes to you, Brenda.

Roxie and Bruce Williams also visited with Ruth Webb one day this week. She seems to be doing well.

We went to Greenbrier on Thursday, JR decided since we were that close, we should just go on to Conway to eat lunch. I’ll bet no one can guess where we ate. I wasn’t surprised.

I have managed to can 10 quarts of apples, 6 pints of applesauce and 4 quarts of applesauce the last couple weeks. I think it will be good this winter.

JR has already started Patsy Ward on it, so maybe it will all get eat up.

Formosa Take care, have a Roxie Williams and good week and God her brother Bruce Wil- bless all. liams of Cabot visited DeLane Story on Wednesday evening.

Margie Pounds and I went to the Farm Bureau members dinner on Tuesday. We saw Marva and RG Ward, Sindee and David Morse and Sue Stamper there. There was a huge crowd from all over the county. I believe it was the biggest gathering they have ever had. I met a nice cou- Gregory S. Alexander ple, Mr. and Mrs. Belonie. They shared our ta- Fairfield Bay Finish this month ble and I enjoyed getoff (August 31) down ting acquainted.

I will say the dinner at the Marina with the was really nice and I Great Southern Stone Championthink everyone enjoyed Skipping ship at 9 a.m. There are it.

The Van Buren trophies and cash prizCounty Farm Fami- es.

Bingo, bingo and ly of the year was introduced. It was Ange- more bingo is happenla and Alan Mahan of ing at the Fairfield Bay Rabbit Ridge Farms. Senior Center in SepCongratulations to tember. There will be them. RG Ward sold his bingo the last three fident that a spray he’s getting will take care of the problem. James said the new seed has produced much larger stalks and that bodes well for molasses in the fall.

The peak of summer green’s lushness has passed, with hints of yellow, brown and red appearing here and there. Fall and hunting season are approaching fast.

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

Tuesdays of September, the 10th, 17th and the 24th at 10 a.m.

Another thing that will be starting in September is “Qigong.”

Most people regard Qigong as traditional Chinese exercise, but it’s much more than merely a physical fitness experience. Qigong is a mind, body, and spiritual practice that encompasses posture, movement, meditation, breathing, and some martial art training. Traditionally, people report positive effects on their mental and physical health and their spirituality. In fact, some studies suggest that Qigong can benefit people who are suffering from a wide array of health conditions. If you are interested in learning about this 4000-year-old Chinese practice, stop by the Senior Center each Wednesday in September at 10 a.m. This will be presented by Denise Rodgers with Greatest Good Studio.

Have you very played Mahjong? Well, I haven’t either, it is similar to the western card game rummy. Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation and involves a degree of chance. The game is played with a set a tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols. Mahjong is played at the Senior Center every Thursday at 1 p.m.

However, if you like to learn a young lady is willing to teach lessons at 12:30 p.m. before the group starts. They are looking for more players. Another game that is played every Monday at 12:30p.m. is Pinochle and they are looking for a few new players, too. Also, on Monday there is a Line Dancing class at 6 p.m.

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Senior Centers

Everybody dance now - The Red River Dance Club meets the second and fourth Thursday nights at the Clinton Senior Center building from 7-9 p.m. with the Don Nunley band providing the music. Everyone is welcome.

(Photo by Doyle Scroggins)

Scotland pool

Jimmy Allen - first

Jason Allen - second

Catfish time

The Van Buren County Aging Program's biggest fundraiser of the year is coming up this week. It's the annual Cowboy Catfish Dinner and it is set for Thursday, Aug. 29, Friday, Aug. 30, and Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Clinton Senior Center on Yellowjacket Lane. There will be door prizes, live music and fried catfish and hushpuppies.

James Foreman - third

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Clubs The Idle Hour Bridge Club met at the home of Gay Whillock last Thursday evening.

Winners for the evening were: High - Helen Dobbins; second high Danna Hensley; traveling - Gay Whillock; and bingo - Billie Fendley.

Club donation - Cheryl Williams, secretary of the Archey Fork Car Club, presents a $1,000 check to Pamala Draeger, director of the Van Buren County Aging Program. The club also presented $1,000 to SNYP Arkansas. The money was raised from the annual car show.

5th Saturday, - August 31st - 7:30 pm The Ozark Heritage Theatre in Leslie Proudly presents

The Abundance Quartet Great Southern Gospel Music!

Come prepared to be blessed! Inspiring music with a smooth blend of incredible voices.

"Abundance" will provide a unique way of spending the evening for you and keep a smile on your face!

Admission:$5 for adults - Children 12 & under Free.

All proceeds go to the Ozark Heritage Arts Center.

Museum is open & free for those paying admission to this concert.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING There will be a Public Hearing on September 5, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the Jim Burnett Memorial Terminal, Airport Road, to hear a request to construct 2 cell towers: one being at #16 Quality Drive and the other at 551 Pat Ellis Drive, Clinton, AR. The regular meeting of the Zoning Commission will immediately follow the public hearing at the same location.

For more information please contact Philip Ellis at City Hall (501) 745-8110 or cell phone (501) 253-1003.

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Clinton sports this week Tennis: Thursday at Lyon College, 3:15.

Golf: Tuesday at Tannenbaum, 3:30.

Thursday at Mountain Ranch, 3:30.

Volleyball: Thursday at home against Valley Springs 4:30.

Baseball: Meeting Wednesday during advisory in the cafeteria for anyone interested in playing baseball in the 9-12th grades.

The Clinton Lady Jacket Volleyball team opened the season last week with wins against Mayflower and CAC in the Harding Jamboree.

(Photo from Clinton High School Facebook)

Youth program scholarships Two student leaders from each state will be chosen to observe the national government in action as delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program.

After conferencing with national leaders on Capitol Hill and at the White House, Supreme Court, Pentagon, and Department of State, each delegate is

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All expenses are paid by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Applicants must be junior or seniors interested in government, political science, and public service, and must currently hold an elective office in a student government, civic, or educational orga-

Neighbors Sept. 7 at the Scotland from page 5 School Cafeteria. We serve at 8 am. Cost is $6. I think I have talkJames and ed about the hot waJoyce Burns ter tank springing a leak and the mess we Scotland cleaned up. We found Chuck Wagon Rac- out it probably will cost es are here again. Sev- about $1500 and that eral from the Scotland is more than we have. area will be helping with We will heat water for the Catfish Dinner at the clean up and may the City Park on Tues- eat off of paper plates day evening (for the for a couple of months.

Cowboys) and at the We are thinking of doClinton Senior Center ing a fundraiser; donafor their Catfish Dinner. tions welcome.

Hope to see you there.

This will be a busy Masonic Meeting week. The Campers, for Masons: A School wagons, and cowboys of Instruction will be at and horses have been Pleasant Grove Lodge arriving so watch for 380 in Scotland Thurs- them on the road and day night, Sept. 5. They stay safe and cool. will eat at 6:30 and start If you have Scotthe instruction at 7. land news for the paOur First Satur- per, call James Burns day Breakfast will be at 592-3935.

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School Menus Shirley Schools

Aug. 27 - Breakfast: Chocolate chip or blueberry muffin, yogurt, mixed fruit.

Lunch: Beef nachos or enchilada casserole, Spanish rice, refried beans, bell pepper strips, strawberries.

Aug. 28 - Breakfast: Ham, egg and cheese omelet or Trix cereal, sliced pears, toast. Lunch: Chili dogs or Frito chili pie, steamed broccoli, baby carrots, snickerdoodle cookie, orange.

Aug. 29 - Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, fruit cup. Lunch: Pizza or pizza sticks, corn on the cob, Ranch veggies, fruit cup.

Aug. 30 - Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, white gravy, biscuit or Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, orange/banana. Lunch: Cheeseburger or tur-

The Clinton School District has received a grant from Healthy Active Arkansas for water bottle filling stations to increase healthy hydration of students and staff. The “Rethink Your Drink” statewide campaign aims to educate people on the harmful effects of sugar-sweetened beverages and to encourage healthier beverage options.

key sandwich, fruit.

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Clinton Elementary

Aug. 27 - Breakfast: Sausage and cheese biscuit, pears.

Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mac ’n’ cheese, fresh veggies, steamed broccoli, roll, pears.

Aug. 28 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Chicken fajita, pinto beans, muffin square, applesauce.

Aug. 29 - Breakfast: Pancakes, bacon, applesauce.

Lunch: Ham and cheese Hot Pockets, salad, mixed veggies, mixed fruit.

Aug. 30 - Cheeseburger, oven fries, apple.

Sept. 2 - No school Sept. 3 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Crispito, salad, corn, pears.

Sept. 4 - Breakfast:

Sausage biscuit, applesauce. Lunch: Pork chopette, creamed potatoes, gravy, steamed broccoli, roll, peaches.

Sept. 5 - Breakfast: Strawberry-peach smoothie, Graham crackers. Lunch: Taco, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, applesauce.

Sept. 6 - Breakfast: Pancake pup, pears. Lunch: Chicken patty on bun, oven fries, baby carrots, apple.

Clinton Junior and Senior High

Aug. 27 - Breakfast: Cereal, Frudel Strudel, fruit. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup, cracker, PB&J Uncrustable or pizza quesadilla, salad, corn, fruit.

Aug. 28 - Breakfast: Biscuit, sausage.

Lunch: Chicken fajita flat bread or nacho salad, refried beans, cinnamon muffin, fruit cup/fruit.

Aug. 29 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Salisbury steak or chicken

fried steak, creamed potatoes, gravy, blackeyed peas, rolls, fruit.

Aug. 30 - Breakfast: Cereal, Graham crackers, fruit.

Lunch: Barbecue pork rib on bun, coleslaw or cheeseburger, oven fries, ice cream, fruit.

Sept. 2 - No school Sept. 3 - Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, fruit. Lunch: Chicken spaghetti, breadstick or pizza, salad, corn, fruit/juice.

Sept. 4 - Breakfast: Pancakes, bacon, fruit. Lunch: Breaded pork patty or chopped steak w/gravy, creamed potatoes, green beans, rolls, peach crisp, fruit.

Sept. 5 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit. Lunch: Mexican pie or burrito w/chili/ cheese, pinto beans, cinnamon muffin, juice, fruit.

Sept. 6 - Breakfast: Cereal, French toast sticks, fruit. Lunch: Corn dog or chicken nuggets, bread, baked beans, salad, fruit cup/ fruit.

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August 27, 2019

Religion

Marriage problems solved I have never seen marriages in such a mess as they are today, and when marriages are troubled it spells hard times for the family, extended family, and society as a whole. Divorce is devastating our world and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight.

But I think there are some things that can help. I was married for 49 1/2 years before my wife passed away. I have been remarried for a year and a half to a wonderful lady who was widowed after 36 years of marriage. I have seven years of formal studies in Bible College and Seminary, along with 49 years of pastoring and marriage counseling. With all those years of education and successful marriage I’d like to share something that could help those whose marriages are struggling.

Your problems can be solved.

The number one thing that hurts the marriage relationship is selfishness. There is no close second.

To start off with, most people marry someone whom they think will make them happy. You marry for yourself, for what you hope to get out of it. This is wrong from the git-go.

Nobody can make you happy. Happiness is a choice and you get to choose.

What you need to do is find someone you love so much you want to make happy, for the rest of your life: there is nothing that makes you happier than making your partner happy.

This is not only a possibility; it is a necessity.

There’s a saying that goes something like this: “If momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” I have a better saying: “Making momma happy is what makes everybody happy.” When she is happy, you are happy. Whatever hurts her hurts you. Whatever you can do to make sure she has what she needs (emotionally, physically, whatever) is what you want to do. You sincerely want that. Whatever she is going through you are the one who wants to be with her in it and help her deal

with it. That’s not only your job, it’s your joy to help her and make her happy.

If you got married so the other person could make you happy, what are you going to do when he or she fails at that? And everybody fails at making you happy. Nobody does it perfectly. We are all sinners.

Nobody makes everybody happy all the time; not even your wife or husband can make you happy all the time. Get off that track. It’s a dead end.

Worse yet, it’s a train wreck waiting to happen. Love her so much that you live for her happiness, you live to please her. “I didn’t get married to please her.”

Well, you got married for the wrong reason. Repent. Change your mind. Make her your treasure and your heart will be changed.

What makes her happy should make you happy. Same for the wife. Find someone you love so much that your biggest joy in life is pleasing him or her.

If your spouse isn’t happy, it’s probably your fault. The least you can do is find out what you can do to help her be happy.

And you can find that out. It’s easy. Just ask her, or him. They will be glad to tell you. Be the problem solver in your home.

The opposite of selfishness is love, for others. If you are a Christian this is al-

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ready in your heart because God has put His own love inside of you. Jesus shows us what love is. Love can be summed up in one word – others. Jesus came to earth for others. He lived for others. He healed others, fed others. Check the Biblical record; everything He did was for others. He died for others. The word others could have been put over His head on that cross. He was doing that for others. He rose for others and now is interceding for others. And when He comes back it will be for others. His whole life, death, resurrection and existence is for others.

The Christian life, any life, is to be lived for others. You married to make the other person happy. Do it. Think of her. She’s the main other in your life. And he is the main other in your life. Love one another. And do it consistently. Real love (the 1 Corinthians 13 kind of love) is the solution to your marriage problems.

Terry Simpson is pastor at Grace Church

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Fishing Report North Arkansas

White River

This young angler from north Arkansas, whose first name is Peyton, was the winner of a drawing held at the Youth Fishing Derby at Jim Hinkle State Trout Hatchery in June, and recently got to enjoy the prize, a trout Photo provided by Mark Crawford. fishing trip with guide Mark Crawford.

Central Arkansas

Little Red River

(updated 8-212019) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips.com (501-690-9166) said, “Cross your fingers and hold your breath!

The lake will be back to normal pool level today (Wednesday) and the Corp has informed me that generation will be cut back to demand only starting tomorrow.

I called Southwestern Power and they told me that tomorrow’s generation will be two-units from about noon till 6 or 7 pm. This is due to the heat and power demands. As the weather cools, this demand should be less and so should the generation.

Check each day for the schedule. This adjusted schedule should allow wade fishing on all parts of the river at different times according the start time of the generation. Plan your wading trip to be in a position to take out when the new generation reaches your area. Two-unit generation moves at the rate of about 3 miles per hour, so figure your distance

from the dam, divided by three. This will be the approximate number of hours you have from the start time.”

Greg adds that with the lower water, watch for mayfly hatches. Small emergers and nymphs should be good fly choices.

Greers Ferry Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 462.72 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 8-212019) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 462.91 feet msl and falling as of Tuesday evening. It is 0.37 feet above normal pool of 462.54 feet msl. “We are in summer mode for sure, but the shorter days and cooler weather ahead will trigger the bite overall and it’s going to be good with all the shad the lake has,” he said. Crappie are eating minnows and jigs, as well as beetle

spins fished slow in or around 30-40 feet. Fish straight up and down or slow reel through them.

Black bass are from up on the bank out to 60 feet eating a variety of baits dragged around or moving or on top. Find the shad and fish will be close by. Catfish are still coming in all around the lake on a lot of different baits and ways to catch them. Bream are eating, guarding fry and spawning; use crickets, crawlers and inline spinners from super shallow out to 25 feet. Walleye are getting more catchable as water drops.

The bite should be real good going forward on crawlers. Hybrid bass and white bass are eating on and off all day and night, whenever the urge strikes them, as the abundant shad all over the lake are easy prey. They are using edges of some sorts all in water 25-65 feet deep to corral them up to eat as they may wander off of it some but relate to edges. Either it’s timber, humps, bends or channels of rivers or creeks.

Use spoons, inline spinners, swimbaits or a glide bait.

(updated 8-212019) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) say the high temperatures have been steady and so has the fishing. Great rainbows have been consistently reeled in all week long, many of them measuring over 17 inches. The best way to hook these excellent fish has been a mix of live worms (usually redworms or nightcrawlers) and spoons with a flash of red in them. The usual mix of yellow or red PowerBait and frozen shrimp is the best if you're looking for a large quantity of slightly smaller rainbow trout.

The bigger brown trout have been looking for live minnows and lures with orange bellies. For fly-fishing this week, peach- or orange-colored egg patterns have proven very successful. The water level has been steady this week with Bull Shoals Dam consistently generating around four units for most of the day. “Be ready for the heat and come ready to catch some great trout on the White River.”

Bull Shoals Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lake’s elevation at 678.23 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 661.00 feet msl). (updated 8-212019) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said the lake clarity is stained with a visibility of 5-10 feet. The water level as of Tuesday early afternoon was still 19 feet over normal pool level. Bream reports are good, with redworms or crickets working well. Crappie are good;

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they are biting spoons and are mostly on the creeks now. Black bass reports are fair. Del is finding them in about 20-30 feet of water. In the morning there is a topwater bite. Nothing to report on catfish or white bass. Check out Del’s YouTube channel (Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock) for his regularly updated video fishing report with various baits and patterns he’s using for the bass.

Norfork Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lake’s elevation at 565.36 feet msl (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 552.00 feet msl; AprilSept. 555.75 feet msl). (updated 8-212019) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideway Resort said fishing on Norfork Lake continues the summertime pattern with no dramatic change over the last week. The water temperature is on the rise with the unseasonably warm air temperatures. The thermocline may have dropped a foot or two, bur is still in the 25-foot range, plus or minus a foot or two. Striped bass fishing is still the best at the dam area. You can find many of the stripers 70-90 feet deep on the bottom or very close to it. “I have noticed that they seem to have moved a little deeper since last week. I fished for striped bass last Sunday and Monday and caught a few and missed a few, but most were 80-90 feet down on the bottom. Live bait is working, but you will need to change out your baits often as they are not surviving long in this deep and cold water. Vertical-jigging with a spoon is picking up a few fish and trolling

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with downriggers or a lot of inline weight is also picking up some fish.

I am hearing that the fishermen trolling swimbaits or umbrella rigs are catching a few stripers suspended 40 feet down, but the fish I am finding are mainly very deep.

Norfork Tailwater

(updated 8-212019) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-4352169) said last weekend that during the previous week Norfork Lake fell 1.5 feet to rest at 10.1 feet above seasonal power pool of 555.75 feet and 14.1 feet below the top of the flood pool. The Norfork saw heavy generation in the afternoon and very limited wadable water in the early morning. Most of the lakes in the White River System are well over the top of power pool. Expect heavy generation for the foreseeable future.

The Norfork has been slow. Navigate this stream with caution as things have changed a bit during the recent flooding. There has been major gravel recruitment at the bottom of Mill Pond and the dock hole.

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

Egg patterns have also been productive. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Try a small ruby midge (size 18) suspended 18 inches below a red fox squirrel and copper (size 14).

The fishing is better in the morning.

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August 27, 2019

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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS

PERSONALS

EMPLOYMENT

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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.

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ParkFest

at Archey Fork Park, this Saturday.

Something for everyone.

Free and open to the public.

DRY WALL REPAIR •••••• PAINTING •••••• REM0DELING •••••• No Job too Small •••••• 40 years experience Call: (870)214-2283

Towlite 3 horse slant trailer

YARD SALE

Yard Sale Friday & Saturday August 30 & 31 8am-4pm at Susie Allen Salon Parking Lot. • Clothing and Shoes

PERSONALS

Shop Booth 75 at Howard's Antiques

for crocheted items, knickknacks, dishes and jewelry.

EMPLOYMENT

WANTED

Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition.

Call Tom 501-745-4378

FOURTH DIVISION Case No.: 71 DR 18-79 KRISTY EASTRIDGE

WARNING ORDER

• 16 foot stock trailer

REAL ESTATE

5 ACRES OFF TOWN BRANCH AT END OF McENTIRE ROAD (No thruway) CREEK RUNNING THROUGH PROPERTY PRICE $28,000 CALL: (501)253-8472

FOR SALE IN SCOTLAND •••• ONE BED-ROOM CABIN ON 5 ACRES $49,000 •••• CALL: (501) 592-3302

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

Call 501-940-5448

For Rent

Thanks, Dad for teaching me to be grateful.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS

• Decorative items

LAND FOR SALE

Nondenominational.

Reflect A Moment He said, "...we are witnessing to something we have actually observed,"

NOTICE AND WARNING ORDER FOR AFFIDAVIT FOR COLLECTION OF SMALL ESTATE

LEGAL

• Household items

For Sale

Experience, strength & hope offered to family & friends of problem drinkers.

Tuesday, 7:30p.m., 167 Joe Bowling Rd, Clinton.

RESEARCH

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETH E LINN, DECEASED

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

Deposit required.

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

PLAINTIFF VS. DICKIE DOUGLAS EASTRIDGE DEFENDANT

• other misc. items Excellent condition with extras. Priced below market. $5,500.00.

Call: 745-4378

296 Ingram Street, Suite A (Across from Deb’s Fashions)

PROBATE DIVISION NO. 71 PR-2019- 69

BY DISTRIBUTEE: GARY LINN

• For men and women.

MISC. FOR SALE

Clinton's Academy of Performing Arts Fall Term begins September 2nd. with ***** Music Class for ages 0-5 years ***** Dance Class for ages 2 years & up ***** Adult Tap Dance Class

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS

FOR RENT

SERVICES

FOR RENT! Newly renovated condo in FFB area. 2 B/R and 1-½ Baths. $600/month with $600 deposit.

For more information call (501)745-1787.

To: Dickie Douglas Eastridge: You are hereby notified that Kristy Eastridge, Plaintiff, whose attorney is Melanie Beltran, has filed a Petition for Contempt Citation herein against you, a copy of said petition and summons shall be delivered to you or your attorney upon request.

You are also notified that you must appear and defend by filing an Answer or other responsive pleading within thirty (30) days from the date of first publication of this Warning Order; in the event of your failure to do so, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint as circumscribed by the laws of this State.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand on this 6th day of August, 2019. /s/ David M. Clark Honorable David M. Clark Circuit Judge This NOTICE first published the 27th day of August, 2019.

LEGAL

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS

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

In my opinion we should get rid of the Electoral Vote.

The Popular Vote should be the deciding factor in any & all Elections

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DUPLEXES FOR RENT

Dennard Cemetery

will have a meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2019 at the Dennard Community Church.

REAL ESTATE

TO: All persons who have an interest in the Estate of Beth Linn

You are hereby notified that GARY LINN, 3531 Grant 57, Sheridan AR 72150 whose attorney is Donna Mae Price, 1723 Hwy 330 East Clinton, Arkansas 72031 has filed an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estates for the purpose of dispensing with administration of the estate of BETH LINN, who resided at 5503 Alpha Street, North Little Rock, in Pulaski County, Arkansas, died at Baptist Memorial Hospital on October 26, 2004.

The legal description of the property listed in the affidavit is 1/2 interest in the following property: N 1/2 SE 1/4 SE 1/4;SEC. 33, TWP, 10 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST,LESS AND EXCEPT: PART OF THE SE 1/4 OF SEC. 22, TWP. 10 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST; DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SE OF SE, RUN SOUTH (80) YARDS THENCE EAST (12) YARDS BEGINNING , CONTAINING (2) ACRES, MORE OR LESS. AND; N 1/2 SW 1/4 SW 1/4; SEC. 34, TWP. 10 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST, 20 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. all residing in Van Buren County, Arkansas. All persons who have claims against the Beth Linn have three (3) months from the first date of publication of this notice to exhibit required claims against the estate or you will otherwise be forever barred and precluded from any benefit of the estate. This notice was first published on August 22, 2019. A copy of the Affidavit for Collect of Small Estates has been filed with the Van Buren County Circuit Clerk.

You may contact Donna Mae Price at (501) 745-2283 and a copy will be mailed to you.

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF THE COURT THIS 13th Day of August, 2019.

DEBBIE GRAY, CIRCUIT CLERK WARNING NOTICE AND ORDER FOR AFFIDAVIT FOR COLLECTION OF SMALL ESTATE BY DISTRIBUTEES Prepared By: Donna Mae Price Attorney at Law AR Bar # 2005-179 P.O. Box 430 Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-2283

FOURTH DIVISION NO. PR-2019-59 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD WAYNE CATES, deceased AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 1076 Stuart Road Bee Branch, AR 72013 DATE OF DEATH: March 28, 2019 The undersigned was appointed Administratrix of the estate of the above-named decedent on July 25, 2019. 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 20th day of August, 2019.

SCARLET BELONIE, Administratrix 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

Pleasant Grove Church and Cemetery Association Rupert, Arkansas By-Laws Revision, Effective September 30, 2019 Article II, Section 1: Board members who are citizens and residents of the former Alread School District of Van Buren County.

Article II, Section 2: That the officers of this Corporation shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasury, who shall be elected annually.

Article II, Sections 4: Only one member per household will be eligible to serve on the Board.

SECTION 5: No board member may have a financial interest in any aspect of the activities of the association. Conflict of interest is grounds for removal from the board.

SECTION 6: A Board Member may not hold identical positions in another association, organization, etc. (i.e. president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer).

Prepared by: Melanie A. Beltran, Atty Sprott, Golden & Bardwell PO Box 1155 184 Griggs St. Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-3111 office

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Article III, Section 1: The membership of this Corporation shall be open to and consist of all persons residing within the boundaries of the former Alread School District of Van Buren County, Arkansas, and shall be open to all persons living outside the former Alread School District who have relatives interred in the cemetery properties owned, controlled, and possessed by this Corporation.

Article VI, Section 1: The regular meetings of this Corporation shall be held quarterly on the last Monday of January, April, June, and September.

SECTION 2: The annual/regular meeting of this Corporation shall be on the last Monday of June, except that special meetings shall be called by the President or by the Vice-President.

Article VII Duties and Fees: SECTION 2: That grave markers shall cost $10.00 each and grave sites shall cost $50.00 each.

Plots reserved prior to June 25, 2018 are exempt from this fee.

Article VIII, Section 1: In the event of a mid-term Board vacancy, a member will be appointed by a majority decision of the Board members.

Section 5: Officers are charged with ensuring the church and cemetery properties are maintained.

Article XI CEMETERY USERS RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION 1: Families and caretakers of grave sites will be asked to remove all old flowers and decorations by September 1st, each year.

SECTION 2: Grave sites cannot be enclosed, graveled, etc. in any way that impedes proper maintenance of the cemetery. Also, no plants, trees, etc. can be planted in the cemetery.

Section 3: Any person(s) not on the Board that proposes changes, additions, act. to the cemetery, church or church grounds must obtain prior approval from the Cemetery Board. Such person(s)will make the request to the Cemetery Board at a regular Board meeting.

President: Billy Watson Vice-President: Dwayne Watson Secretary/Treasurer: Joyce Watson

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August 27, 2019

CHURCH PAGE

Photo by EuGene Smith

Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Plant 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

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August 27, 2019

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Traveling the world for his art

By Charlotte Rierson Buren County in the

The NCA Gallery is featuring noted American West artist Don Crouch.

Crouch was born in New Mexico in 1940. He grew up on a ranch until his family moved to El Paso, Texas. He backpacked then and now into the Western backcountry, from the Canadian Rockies to the deserts of Arizona, to draw, paint, and absorb the natural environment of animals, ancient Indian cultures, and historic buildings.

Crouch lived in Van

1950s between the ages of 12 and 17. He has many wonderful childhood experiences fishing and hunting arrowheads on the Little Red River from Clinton to Higden.

Crouch’s parents, Bob and Nell Crouch, lived near Shirley for many years. He has traveled from Alaska to Peru looking for art subjects, which are big game animals he likes to paint and create with his bronzes. He has been in over 200 juried exhibits winning many awards.

Timely rainfall has helped produce a bumper crop of blueberries this year.

By Jeff Burgess and “Ha ha ha, I don’t Lalla Lee Ostergren know about this. How

Good news and bad news (The fictionalized conversation that follows is based upon Lalla’s 2 books, 17 years of enthusiastic garden talk, 2 years of handwritten notes, an active garden and a bit of Lalla’s spirit.)

“Let’s start with the bad news first, Jeff.”

“OK Lalla. After my five day visit to Mom’s, I returned to find our tomato plants decimated.”

“What does that mean, Jeff?”

“Tomato hornworms had eaten all of the foliage on two plants and much of the foliage on most of the rest. I found 11 hornworms that day, most as big as my thumb.”

“Did you see any parasitic wasp eggs attached to their sides, Jeff? Those little, white rice like shapes hatch and then eat the worm as food, making more wasps.”

“No. If I had I’d have let them live somewhere outside the garden. I found more hornworms the next two days and most of our tomatoes were eaten just enough that I had to go ahead and harvest them for fried green tomatoes.”

“You know the worms are eatable, Jeff?”

“What?”

“Yep, a large skillet with a little oil or butter on medium-high heat for about 4 minutes makes for a tasty treat. You just have to be careful not to rupture their cuticles. They go good with most vegetables but I like them topping a plate of fried green tomatoes.

They’re rich with chlorophyll.”

many have you eaten, Lalla?”

“Admittedly not many but that was because my chickens went crazy for them. You know how I love my chickens.

So they got first shot unless someone was coming for a meal that I wanted to impress.”

“I’m sure fried hornworms would make quite an impression on most people. But what can I do to get rid of them, Lalla?”

“Handpicking is the last defense. They don’t bite or sting. But the best is tilling the garden at the beginning and end of each garden season. That kills most of the overwintering larvae. And as a repellent, try interplanting the tomatoes with dill, basil, borage or marigolds.

How’s the rest of the garden, Jeff?”

“We’ve had a bumper crop of blueberries that are still producing. Our peppers, hot, bell and banana, have been exceptional.

The late planted beans, okra, cucumbers and summer squash will be producing in September. I’ve not finished the garlic harvest.”

“Those biggest garlic cloves can be planted now and what you can’t get will be fine and strong next year. How’s the fall garden looking, Jeff?”

“We have kale and beet seedlings ready to plant out. I’ll direct sow lettuce, garden cress, radish, mustard, plus, in pots, lettuce and Swiss chard, to move into the greenhouse when it gets really cold.”

“Good job, Jeff.

Other plants to seed now through September include collards, turnip, cabbage, and towards the end of the month plant Grandma Sophia Barbara

Currently his paintings are in 42 public collections including the Little Rock Art Center. Crouch's Bachelor of Arts is from Texas Western, El Paso, while his Masters of Fine Art is from the University of Iowa. He taught at Western Illinois University for 46 years.

“I have so many students throughout the world,” Crouch said. “I enjoy teaching and enjoy the students.”

His artwork is a reflection of what he feels is important to acknowledge in a visual way.

Don’s work has evolved Finger Stevens’ walking onions. We know she grew them in Madison, MO, in 1860. Family lore says she brought from Kentucky when she moved west. My mama had some for me when I moved back to Arkansas. They’re easy to grow and we have shared with a lot of people.

These produce wonderful tasting green onions, spring and fall.

The bulbs they produce are about half-dollar size and great for flavoring salads and soups.”

“Why do you call them walking onions, Lalla?”

“They form a cluster of sets on top of a stalk.

When the stalk matures it falls to the ground, allowing the cluster of sets to take root some distance from the plant.

The next generation does the same and before you know it the onions have ‘walked’ quite a distance. I’ve heard them called Egyptian top onions and read that the French brought them to Kentucky.”

“I like to plant some in pots, sometimes a row in the garden and a few are out of the way where I can let them grow for years. Sets are set about 2 inches apart, bulbs about 4 inches apart and about 1 inch deep. Harvest time is when the tops dry back. Then they can be planted or dried for seasoning in the kitchen.

“The mother bulbs can be left indefinitely or be dug and stored for eating. I put mine in a wire basket, in a cool dry place, and they last all winter.”

“Wow, you know your onions, Lalla.”

“There are so many healthy choices in the garden. And I get to be responsible for their health, and they’re responsible for my health.

I garden for health. It’s a bonus that I love to do it.”

“Usually I agree with that thinking, Lalla, but the hornworm devastation to our tomatoes depressed me.”

“You know gardening is challenging, Jeff. But we’ve worked through those challenges. We’re not quitters. Gardening has been mental and physical therapy for me. I feel more myself in the garden and more a part of rhythm and rhyme of the ebb and flow of Mother Nature. I’m overjoyed with all the gifts our Creator has given us.”

“Hope to see you in the garden next month.”

around archaeology and the natural world, including landscape and mammals. He works in all mediums. “To me it is the total thought that counts regardless of style or medium.”

He has been married to Nancy for 42 years and they have seven grandchildren.

His brother is retired Air Force, Bob Crouch, and lives near Higden.

Crouch’s bronzes are on display at the NCA Art Gallery, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Regular hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Big game animals are a favorite for artist Tuesday through Friday. Don Crouch.

A Star is born This is the final installment of Robert R. Gaut’s tales of Star the German shepherd’s first year. Star turned 1 on May 2. We wish Bob luck in year 2 and beyond.

April 2

Well it finally happened. I knew Star had been pushing her luck and getting a little too bossy, not really sure what she did, but Colt laid her out flat but she is smart and didn't fight back and Colt backed off when I told him to, he didn't hurt her but darn sure put the fear of God in her. Afterwards all was well and both acted like nothing had happened. She is smart and Colt better watch out, she just turned 11 months old today and is still just a pup but by the time she is 2 she will be much bigger than he is and much stronger and mature. She is already bigger than he is but she is just a puppy and they don't forget, but may be a lesson well earned and learned.

April 4

It's 0330 and I just witnessed something amazing. I let Star out a while ago after the rain stopped, a storm had moved in, and I left the front door open but the storm door was closed.

She has learned how to open the storm door by herself from watching Cassie so she came back in and I gave her a cookie, then Sig came downstairs and I put him out. As I was eating breakfast, I saw Sig standing at the front storm door, Star ran over and put her paw on the door and pushed it open for him but not far enough, so she went back and pushed it wide open so Sig could come in. I'm not saying this because she is my little girl, but that is pretty darn smart for an 11-month-old pup, so her and Sig got another cookie.

April 12

Doc Blair came over today and got all of my critters vaccinated for rabies and their booster shots. Had a hard time with Bullet, she is my smallest Critter but, man, is she hard to hold and didn't want anything to do with Doc. Star had her shots 6 months ago and I started to get her shot again but after wrestling with Bullet, I said no way, she would probably beat us

Star enjoys her tennis ball. both to death. She is one wild Critter, should have named her Wild Thing.

April 19

“Boy, oh boy,” do I have my hands full. Went out this morning to turn the hounds loose and to plant my lilies and my girl Star took on both Remmie and Wessie, and it wasn't a game. It turned violent, but I finally got them separated without any blood and had a face to face talk with Star, but have a feeling it isn't going to do any good, she is taking over the Pack and whipping all the other girls. So far she hasn't taken on Sig or Colt but did confront Ruger the other day and to my amazement got away with it. Not sure what I'm going to do with her, she is very hard headed, aggressive, focused and determined about what she wants and this girl is going to get it. I just need to settle her down a little and hope like she doesn't try to take Colt on, because she will lose now, though in a year will be able to whip him, but it will be a blood bath either way. Right now she is laying on the couch with Remmie and there doesn't seem to be any hard feelings and they don't fight in the house and all eat treats together. Just never know what will happen around here, and it keeps me on my toes.

his head on my pillow and when he was on my bed nobody else even thought about trying to get on there. One day he was laying there sleeping and Sig didn't know he was on there and when I went upstairs Sig went running up and jumped up towards the bed. I said towards the bed because he spotted Corky in mid-air and tried to stop, he put on the air brakes, hit the bed with his legs straight out and bounced back on the floor. I sure have a lot of great memories, this little Critter was one in a million and I was so truly blessed to have known him and had him for such a wonderful friend for so long. I really did not realize how his passing would take such a hold on my heart.

April 27

As the sun was setting, the Bull Frogs starting calling, at one time I could hear 7 different ones, and my Critters hit the water on BPF, "Bull Frog Patrol.” The Ink Spots know what they are but Star doesn't and her ears perked up and she with with them on BFP and then a Whippoorwill started calling and we had quite a serenade going, the only thing missing were the bats. It was peaceful and I just didn't want to come back to the house, and the walk back in the nearly dark woods sometimes proves interesting when you have 7 April 20 wild Critters running all Missing my lit- around you. tle buddy tonight, well a little more than usu- On May 2 Star turned 1 year al, life just doesn't seem the same. I know a lot old. She is very intelof folks think I'm a lit- ligent and wants contle crazy, well a whole trol and won't be haplot sometimes, but there py until she gets it. I is a big empty spot in have a very wild child my heart and I know it on my hands and she is will always be there be- big and strong and very cause that is just the strong-willed but is also way it is. His favorite very sweet. place to crash was with

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