The Voice of Van Buren County - September 24, 2019 by The Voice of Van Buren County

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Quorum Court hears road complaint A couple of residents of Porter Road on Lute Mountain submitted a petition to the Van Buren County Quorum Court last week asking for chip and seal for their road. Porter Road, the speakers said, is dangerous and children riding the school bus on that route must breathe in dust everyday. About 25 households are on the road; the petition contained 38 signatures. County Judge Dale James told the speakers that no

roads will get chip and seal this year because of a shortfall created by Southwestern Energy’s refusal to pay taxes to the county. He said next year’s plans include some chip and seal, but only for the areas promised by the previous administration. It will likely be 2021 before the 3.5-mile Porter Road is paved. Hadrian Smith, who moved to Porter Road from Texas this spring, said it cannot be put off for two years because of safety reasons. He said he will continue

pushing for the project. In other news from the Road Department, work on a project on Old Highway 9 is underway. After this project is concluded, the Butter Creek Bridge that collapsed will be replaced. All material is on hand for that project now, James said. It can be done fairly quickly, he said. Repairing the Shirley Train bridge will follow. Drainage projects include Rumley Road, Watson Road, Foster cemetery Road, Butter Creek, Wilder-

(Photo by Jeff Burgess)

ness Trail - Highway 389, two crossings on Gravesville cutoff and some on Klondike. James said the department is trying to get all of these done before the rainy season. Also Thursday, the justices of the peace unanimously approved an ordinance to separate one full time position in the Solid Waste Department to two part-time jobs, paying $11/hour each. James said it would save money because the workers would not get insurance benefits while

(Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

Waning days of summer

adding eight hours to the department’s worker availability. An ordinance to establish procedures for requesting a liquor license in unincorporated Van Buren County received a first reading. Sponsor of the proposal, John Bradford, said no one has requested a license, but he wants to “get ahead of the game.” JP Nickie Brown said she had obtained a list that shows there already are 12 private clubs in the county. Under state regulations there may be

one club per 5,000 residents. Van Buren County has about 17,000 residents. The ordinance will be read a second time at next month’s meeting. County Assessor Emma Smiley’s request to “rearrange” salaries in her office brought some opposition from JPs Dell Holt and Ester Bass. Smiley said the request does not add any money to the budget, only allows for rearranging salaries. The ordinance was approved on a 7-2 vote.

(Photo by Robert Snyder)

The county fair, the fall displays and some final bursts of color, signs that cooler weather is coming and the long, hot days of summer are coming to an end.

‘Nervous’ driver faces drug, fleeing charges Two Higden men were arrested after their vehicle was pursued by a deputy who said there was a headlight out. Deputy Matthew Beeson was patrolling Sept. 9 on Highway 337 when he observed the BMW passenger car. He turned on his emergency lights to conduct a traffic stop at Sugar Loaf Baptist Church. According to an affidavit for arrest, the BMW continued west and turned on Bass Road, then on Robin Trail and again on Wren Road before coming to a stop at a residence. Driver James Goodpaster was “acting very nervous,” according to the report, and refused consent to search the car. He said he didn’t stop at first because he wanted to get the car to his dad’s home, the affidavit states. Beeson called in Deputy Curtis Holliman with his K-9, and the dog alerted to the presence of narcotics, according to the report. Two glass pipes with burnt residue and a clear plastic bag with a substance believed to be methamphetamine were discovered, according to the document. Goodpaster, 33, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony, violating stop and yield signs, and misdemeanor flee-

ing. The passenger in the car, Louis Roy Martina, 30, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony.

Goodpaster

Martina Stolen car spurs arrest of pair

Two people were arrested after the car in which they were traveling was discovered to have been stolen out of Taney County, Missouri. On Sept. 13, Clinton Police Sgt. Scott Solomon was called out the the First Assembly of God church on Highway 65 North by a man who said a woman was in the parking lot “acting out of this world,” according to an arrest affidavit. Solomon found that the license plate

on the Kia did not match the VIN identification and that the information returned to a vehicle stolen out of Branson. Branson Police said they would extradite the suspects and asked that all cell phones, tasers and knives be confiscated. A search turned up two cell phones, an iPod, two knives and a pill bottle that contained what appeared to be marijuana, according to the report. Joshua Wayne Hickson, 40, of Kirbyville, Missouri, and Brianna Rose Woelich, 26, of Williams, Arizona, have each been charged with theft by receiving, a Class D felony. Plea and arraignment for both are set for Oct. 15.

Hot Springs woman arrested

Van Buren County Deputy Derek Sanford stopped a car on Highway 65 that he said had a brake light out on Sept. 12. A search of the vehicle turned up 6.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine and a package of needles, according to an arrest affidavit. Renee Wyatt, 46, of Hot Springs has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class C felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony; and defective equipment.

Clinton 55, CAC 21 A Mustang is upended by the Jacket defense as Clinton continues to roll. Story, photos, Pages 6-7. (Photo by Robert R. Gaut)

Swinging controversy

Mom cries foul when teens told to get off swings Who can use the swings at Clinton’s Kiddie Park? An upset mother posted on Facebook that her 14-year-old daughter and three of her girlfriends were told to get off the swings by a Clinton police officer. The officer took their names and those of several boys at the park and wrote up a report stating that he had been called to the park by a man who had taken his children there and found the equipment being used “in a manner other than what it is meant or intended to be used for.” The information was not turned over to any court, that would be a decision of the prosecutor’s office, not the police.

Officer Scott Solomon said he told the teenagers that the playground equipment was designed and intended for use by children ages 2 to 10 and that there are signs on the fence stating this. He said he pointed the signs out to them. That brought about many angry responses from people who say they like to hold their little ones and swing. Some are demanding an apology from the city and police department. Clinton Mayor Richard McCormac said moms and babies swinging is fine. “Nobody is against that,” he said. But, he said, the rules of the park are there for a reason

— the playground equipment is expensive and the limits are an attempt to prevent things from getting torn up. Most of the equipment has been purchased over the years using grant money and the limits are taken from the warranties. Police Chief John Willoughby said Friday evening that he has complete confidence that his officer was doing his job and was not rude to anyone. McCormac said Clinton Police will not be patrolling the park looking for illegal use of the swings. Like all things, McCormac said, “just use common sense, and play nice.”

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In bloom - Roadsides throughout the county are awash in yellows from various wildflowers. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)

Volleyball takes stage

Ready to go

This young cat is one of several looking for permanent homes at SNYP Arkansas animal shelter in Clinton. To make an appointment to meet the cats or other adoptable pets, call (501) 745-7697.

Green Forest came to Clinton last week for some volleyball. The Junior girls team won both of their games, the Senior B team lost their games and the Senior A girls team won 3 of 5. (Photos by Robert R. Gaut)

Calendar Sept. 28 is Park Fest at Archey Fork Park. This month events will feature an afternoon of gospel music, "Inspirational in the Park." The musical lineup is - 3 p.m. Determined by Grace; 4 p.m. Gospel Colors; 5 p.m. Spirit Breez; 6 p.m. Remnant. There is no charge for the event. Also on tap in the park is a Road Kill Cook Off with proceeds going to the OWL program at Clinton High School. 6 p.m. Oct. 2, the Abraham Van Buren Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet at the Western Sizzlin' Steak House in Clinton. Members and guests are encouraged to come 3045 minutes early to socialize. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost time for Pig Eye Daze, Oct. 12 beginning at 10 a.m. at the old Scotland School. There will be games, venders, food, and live music featuring Austin Pruitt, Rebecca Jed, The Kordsmeier, and many more. All proceeds going to the Old Scotland School Gymnasium.

Fairfield Bay "Rolls Out the Barrel" for the sixth year at OktoberFest on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Fairfield Bay Conference Center is the place to be for games, music, arts and craft vendors, authentic German Fare, and free KidsFest.

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.

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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 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.

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Governor’s School - Miranda Wright (left) and Hailey Davis, students at South SideBee Branch High School, were recipients of Governor's School certification. They were recognized at last week’s School Board meeting.

Flu clinic set Clinton Elementary will have a Flu Clinic for students on October 3. Forms were sent home with students on September 23rd. They are due back to the

FCCLA training - The FCCLA chapter officers from Southside Bee Branch High School attended the first ever District 2 Leadership Training in Conway, Arkansas, on September 12, 2019. More school by September than 200 attendees gathered to expand leadership skills, sharpen talents, learn the ins and outs of FCCLA, and listen to national officer Marcia Williams. This year’s training theme is “Story time 30th. Make sure to com- with FCCLA” and students were encouraged to share their stories of how FCCLA has impacted plete the entire form. their lives and their communities. Incomplete forms will result in student not getting a flu shot.

Book fair planned

FFA honors

Shirley Elementary will be holding a book fair the week of Oct. 21-25 in the elementary library.

Kyle Evans (left) and Codi Wren, students at South Side-Bee Branch High School, earned state FFA degree. The two were recognized at last week’s meeting of the South Side School Board.

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Obituaries

Patricia Domers

Patricia Joy Domers, a faithful Jehovah's Witness, died on Thursday, September 19, 2019. She was 73. She was born on May 28, 1946 to the late William and Mary (Fiscus) Murphy in Akron, OH. Patricia was an active Jehovah's Witness in the local congregation in Clinton. She humbly fulfilled the highest role in life as a homemaker and stay at home mother to her husband and three children. Remembering her life of faithfulness are her husband, Richard Domers; their children, Kelly (John) Oyler, Richie (Jennifer) Domers, Dennis (Jessica) Domers; three grandchildren; her brother, Michael (Jacki) Murphy; and sister, Judith Farnsworth. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations be made to The World Wide Work of the Jehovah's Witness in her name. Roller McNutt Funeral Home.

sons. He was good with his hands and made elaborate carvings from both wood and antlers. He also made necklaces for his girls. Al was a wanderer and enjoyed traveling the country. Al is survived by his children, Kathy Yates of Thornton, Colorado, Shelly Neasham of Independence, Missouri, Danny Neasham of Independence, Missouri, and Spencer Goettch and his wife Christine of Columbia Falls, Montana; three brothers, Dennis Huggins of Tightwad, Missouri, Claude Huggins of Marshall, Arkansas and Gordy Huggins of Darrington, Washington; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Al was preceded in death by his father and mother; his brother, Bobby Huggins; and a sister, Doris Jean Huggins.

Lucy Evans

Lucy Mae Evans, 94, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Foster Cemetery, Scotland.

Edna Thornburgh

Alfred Huggins

Alfred Glen “Al” Huggins, 70, of Marshall, Arkansas, parted this world on September 18, 2019 in Guymon, Oklahoma, after a long battle with cancer. Graveside services will be at a later date atShady Grove Cemetery in Shirley, Arkansas. Al was born April 1, 1947 to Leonard and Lenois Huggins. He has lived in both Washington and Missouri. Al worked in drafting as well as the logging industry. He enjoyed nothing more than fishing, hunting and enjoying nature with his

Edna Ruth Harman Thornburgh, age 65, passed away Monday September 9, 2019 at Hospice of the Panhandle in Kearneysville, West Virginia with her husband, daughter and great-granddaughter by her side. Ruthie was born in Clinton, Arkansas, to the late Homer Charles Harman and Edna (Reynolds) Loewen. She served her country for 10½ years in the US Army and was stationed in Germany, South Korea and Italy. After her service she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Texas A&M University. She spent much of her time painting, working at the golf course and spending time with family at their

The Voice of Van Buren County home in Beeville, Texas. Ruthie was preceded in death by her parents;, brother Delmer Hawthorne; and son Christopher Perez. She is survived by her husband Ken; daughter Shelly (Jeff) Weltz; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters Emma (Jeremy) Smiley of Dennard, Leby Jeff Burgess and ona Carson of Choctaw, Lalla Lee Ostergren and Polly (Tom) Hammons of Capay, Cali(The fictionalized fornia; and brother Leo Hawthorne of Bristow, conversation that follows is based upon LalOklahoma. la’s two books, 17 years of enthusiastic garden talk, two years of handwritten notes, an active garden and a bit of Lalla’s spirit.) “So how did our garden do in September, Jeff?” “Knowing you like the bad news first, I caught a rabbit eating our beans.” Barnett Bruce “Oh no! I thought Barnett Bruce, 79, you fixed the fence?” of Clinton, passed away “I did but he came Saturday, September up through a burrow 21, 2019. He was born hole in the back of the April 15, 1940 in Clin- garden shed. I didn’t ton, Arkansas to the know the hole was late Marion and Eliza- there due to all the pots beth Turner Bruce. Bar- stored in that part of nett was a truck driver, a the shed. I filled in the member of the Pleasant hole, have mounted a Grove Cemetery Board, fake owl and have startPatterson Masonic ed spraying a repellent Lodge No. 111 and the around the fence.” Alread School Board for “Hahaha, now 29 years. He enjoyed we’re prepared! What’s walking his dogs and the good news, Jeff?” hunting for Indian mark“Some of our late er trees. planted green beans Left to cherish his survived and we’ll memory are his wife, have those beans in Ruth McCormac Bruce; the cooking pot soon. children, Waymon The green and banana Bruce and wife Mary of peppers have proClinton, Jeff Bruce and duced well. In spite of wife Tami of Clinton, Bill the hornworm attack Bruce and wife Lisa of last month, there will Spring, Texas; siblings, be more tomatoes. Our Cindy Johnson, Dew- blueberries kept proey Bruce, Othel Bruce; ducing into mid month. seven grandchildren; The okra looks good. six great-grandchildren; Muscadines have ripseveral nieces, neph- ened and your white ews, friends and other grapes did well. And family members. soon I’ll be harvesting Barnett is preceded pears.” in death by his parents “Oh jolly! What and one granddaughter, about our persimKaitlyn Bruce. mons?” Pallbearers: Way“The native ones mon Bruce, Jeff Bruce, produced very little fruit Bill Bruce, Ryan Bruce, this year but your Asian Sam Hoffman, Justin persimmons are in betProctor. ter shape. They need to Visitation will be 9 ripen more. Oh, and by a.m. Thursday, Sep- the way, the Jerusalem tember 26, 2019, with artichokes are bloomservices following at ing prolifically.” 10 a.m. at the Alread “Did you cut them School Gym in Alread back to 4 feet in midwith Brother Richard summer, Jeff?” McCormac officiating. “No. Was I suppose Burial will follow at the to, Lalla?” Pleasant Grove Cem“Cutting them back etery in Alread. Clinton produces less flowers Funeral Service. and instead spends that saved energy on fattening up the tubers. And they are so delicious and nutritious. They’re great in soups and stews but I like them bio-solution. The best fresh and peeled in cemetery board will salads. A word of warnprovide workshop ing though, they cause supplies. Bring your some people gas. If tools for the work you’re new to them, day. starting with small amounts and working up, can help.” “So what’s the best

Time for October planting

Workday set at cemetery

The Pleasant Grove Church and Cemetery in Rupert, Arkansas will hold a work day and workshop on October 5, 2019 beginning at 8 a.m. The

workshop will be presented by Terri Mosley, with hands on training, demonstrating the restoration and preservation of grave markers using a non-abrasive

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harvest time, Lalla?” “Anytime after the tops die back from cold weather. Just harvest as many as you’re going to use at one time, as the flesh darkens quickly. A lemon juice rinse will slow that down. The good thing is they can be harvested anytime through the winter, if the ground is not frozen.” “OK Lalla. What do I need to be thinking about for the October garden.” “Most folk don’t think much about planting in October, but there are several items that can be planted with spring in mind. Garlic, shallots and other onion family members can be planted now for harvest next year. Not grown around here much is mache, sometimes called cornsalad or lamb’s tongue. It’s a green that can survive unprotected but will thrive more in a cold frame or hoop house. Others that will do well in a cold frame are kale, spinach, lettuce, arugula, endive, radicchio, dandelion, beets, turnips and radish. It sure would be nice, Jeff, if you built that cold frame you talked about last fall.” “I’ll add that to my ‘honey do’ list, Lalla. Anything else for October?” “Oh yes! You can start setting a new bed of raspberries. Use strong runners on mounds 12 inches apart and mulch. “Clean out the blackberry beds, getting the dead vines out and mulch with a good layer of compost and straw or pine needles and chopped leaves. “Don't forget to mulch the strawberry patch and fig trees.” “Now is the time to start getting ready for the first frost. It’ll probably come towards the end of the month and possibly without much warning. Houseplants setting outdoors are particularly vulnerable. Have your plant places ready indoors and pay attention to the weather forecast. “Get the frost blankets ready for cool weather garden plants that, with protection, can last into December. I use to make frost blankets from used dryer sheets by sewing them together, but, as the weather gets colder, retired sheets and

Jerusalem artichokes are blooming beautifully now, but the real treat is in the ground in the form of a delicious and nutritious tuber. (Photo by Jeff Bugess)

blankets work better. Just be sure to take them off during warm spells. “Oh, and Jeff, move another tomato plant into the greenhouse this year so we can have some more of those May tomatoes next year.” “I’m ahead of you on that one Lalla. I already have four plants in big pots ready to move in when needed. Anything else you want to say?” “Yes! My husband Richard, when he was 85, fell off a chair while hanging curtains and smacked his back on the kitchen table. Upon examination, and only discovering a bruise, the doctor asked, ‘What do you feed this man?’ I told him we each start the morning with a pint of raw vegetable juice made from carrots, celery, garlic cloves and fresh greens from the garden and yard. That doctor started drinking raw vegetable juice. We don’t have to give our wealth away to regain our health. Health comes from an active lifestyle and eating the wholesome raw vegetables from our garden. “Hope to see you in the garden next month.”

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Catching the bride’s bouquet FICTION No. 2 in a series

At the first ring of the phone, the cat wiggled and wanted out of Victoria’s arms. She set Wasper down, and answered the phone. Paige’s voice came over the line. “Hello, Victoria? I’ve been thinking about the old saying whoever catches the bride’s bouquet will be the next to marry.” “Such nonsense! You don’t have a groom in mind for yourself, do you?” “Of course not. How about you and Tom? Are wedding bells in your future?” “Probably not. You know how Tom feels about cats.” “Well, couldn’t you adopt him out?” “Wasper? You must be joking!” “Well, he’ll die someday.” “There’s nothing wrong with him! He’ll live another 10 years!” “And by that time, you’ll be close to my age. I tell you, Victoria, get rid of that cat. He seems to be your problem!” “Paige, never! He just had a check-

up and Doc said he’s healthy as a horse!” “Have you heard about the new veterinary clinic in Lakeview? He might give Doc some competition.” “That’s 20 miles away. Who’d drive that far with a sick animal when we have a good vet right here?”

“Lots of pet owners. Especially single girls. The new vet is not married. He’s about your age and handsome. Met him at the Homecoming last week. He’s tall, darkhaired, and friendly. He specializes in small animals.” “Really? Well ... maybe it’s not too far to drive. I think I’ll take Wasper in for a checkup.” “But you just had him checked!” Paige reminded her. “A second opinion might be helpful,” Victoria said, thinking, if he specializes in small

animals, he must like cats! Single and handsome? Hmmm . . . Victoria had no trouble making up her mind. She would make an appointment to take Wasper to the new vet soon. Next day, Sunday, Tom picked her up to go to church as they always did. Her parents greeted them when they entered the sanctuary. Tom’s religious preference pleased her mother tremendously. The four of them sat on the third row from the back. Victoria’s mother cocked her head to the side attempting to engage Tom in conversation before the service began. Tom though had little to say. He was quieter than usual and so was Victoria. Her mother seemed not to notice and rattled on about everything from the weather to the wide-brim hat on a woman in the front pew. “That hat is yellow as a canary,” said Victoria’s mother. “Which reminds me of the canary Victoria had as a child.” She began to tell Tom about the bird but the music started. She stopped talking

when everyone quieted down reverently. Victoria sensed that Tom’s smile was one of gratitude that the canary story had been hushed — for now. To comfort and assure him that her mother would not interfere in their lives should they marry, she squeezed his hand. He grinned at her, showing his even, white teeth. She liked the way he grinned. If she forgot about his hatred for Wasper, Tom was really a lovable person. A girl could do worse than marrying a man of his integrity. After church, Victoria invited Tom to lunch at her apartment. She had prepared a casserole and salad. Maybe he will get used to my cat, she thought. But her hopes went out the window, when Tom stepped into the living room. His appearance sent Wasper across the floor and down a hallway in such a scurry that Tom jumped aside. Shaking his head, he rolled his eyes upward. “That cat!” “You’ll get used to him,” Victoria said. “Won’t you?” “Even if I do, he’s not going to get used

Religion

How to handle life’s hardships Life is hard; then you die. So say the glass-half-empty people. But a lot depends on how you see things: two men looked through prison bars; one saw mud, the other saw stars. Life can be hard, but if we look at things the way Jesus Christ did then we can gain an entirely different perspective on life. The weight of people disappointing you, the pain of betrayal, people coming against you, even crucifying you, forsaken by friends and even God. That’s what Jesus went through. He knew about hardship. And yet He endured everything that was thrown against Him with dignity, grace and in the end

victory. He can teach us a thing or two about handing hardships, about coping with difficulties. To cope means to successfully deal with problems, to be strong in stressful times and better because you have gone through them. Bad experiences happen to everyone, but some become better while others become bitter. The same sun that melts the butter, hardens the brick. How we respond to our sufferings says more about us than perhaps anything else. What you are when you are under the gun is what you are. Squeeze a lemon and what comes out? Lemon juice. Not necessarily. Depends on what

was in the lemon. We can look pretty good when the sun is shining and things are going well. At a zoo once I was staring down a rather large docile and peaceful gorilla. He looked like a harmless old man sitting there. The zookeeper walked by and said to me, “Don’t let him fool you. You step inside that cage and he will tear your head off.” Community creates conflict and we need to learn how to deal with both. We can learn to cope; and what better teacher than Christ? Nobody ever had it worse than He and nobody ever handled it better. He is exalted today because He endured the cross. Jesus knew there would

Terry Simpson is pastor of Grace Church

be suffering in life. He had forecast His own crucifixion many times. Most don’t know this simple thing; so when it happens they say things like, “Why me? Why this?” Well, why not you? Who made you exempt from suffering? The only perfect man suffered more than any other; who are we to think we can get through life without hardship. Before His suffering came full-force, Jesus committed Himself to His Father when He said, “Not my will be done, but yours be done,” and the Lord knew what that meant. Right after He uttered that prayer, the soldiers with swords and torches came into the blackness of His night

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to me,” Tom said. After lunch, Wasper was still hiding somewhere and didn’t come out until Tom was at the door, ready to leave. When he opened the door, Wasper shot out from the hallway, through the open door and into the street. “Oh, no!” cried Victoria. “Get him!” Tom sprinted, caught the cat by the collar which slipped off in his hands. Wasper was last seen like a striped ball rolling over a neighbor’s wooden fence. Tom handed the collar to Victoria. He put his arm around her, but there was no consoling her no matter how he tried. She was still crying way into the night, long after Tom had left. It was after midnight, and Wasper had not been seen or heard since he took off. She needed to talk to someone, so she telephoned Paige. “Well,” said Paige, “I can only think of one

thing. Although I’m sorry you’ve lost your pet, look at it like this. Maybe it happened for a reason. It removes the obstacle in your way of marrying Tom.” That was definitely the wrong thing to have said, but Paige couldn’t take it back. Victoria cried and sobbed louder than before. She calmed herself and thanked Paige for listening, even though she didn’t understand, and said goodbye. Finally, Victoria went to sleep. Next morning, she checked for Wasper, but he had not come home. It was all Tom’s fault. She couldn’t marry him as long as she owned Wasper and she wouldn’t marry Tom now that she’d lost Wasper because of him. Not only that, she no longer had an excuse to meet the young veterinarian. (To be continued)

and arrested Him. Another thing, Jesus had prepared for His arrest, trial, beatings, humiliation and crucifixion by prayer. He spent hours in prayer on the very night of His passion. And before that, Jesus shared a meal with His closest friends. He talked with them about what was about to happen. Friends fortify us, make us strong for the trials of life. And what better way to do this than the fellowship of food. They sat and ate and talked, and they worshiped God. What Jesus believed helped Him handle His hardships. After getting it settled that it was the will of God for Him to suffer, He was calm during the whole ordeal. Nobody else was, but He was. He stood like a bull in a blizzard against everything they threw at Him. He was a rock! How could He do that? The same way we may do it. Jesus believed He would come through this stronger and better than ever. It says of Him, “For the joy

set before Him, He endured the cross.” He had hope. We cope with hope. Hope is an anchor for the soul. We can endure a lot if we know it won’t last. For those who believe in Christ there is always hope. Weeping may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Jesus was going to rise from the dead, and He knew it. So will all His followers. And Jesus had a strong faith in the fact that God was in charge, even and especially during times of trouble. His judge urged Jesus to defend Himself by saying, “Don’t you know I have the power to set you free or have you crucified?” Jesus answered, “You have no power over me except that which is given you from above.” So it is possible to handle hardships with grace and peace, and come out better because of them. We can have comfort and strength if we will learn from the master teacher.

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FOOTBALL FEVER CLINTON YELLOW JACKETS 2019

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Goggle-Eye and 4-H beckoning road bill ward a memoir

a kid in the ﬁfties learns about life in a tiny town in the Arkansas Ozarks Right after school started in the fall of nineteen fifty-two and I’m in the eighth grade, David Bostain, the Van Buren County Agent, had come down from Clinton and organized a 4-H club, the first one ever in our little town. He invited parents and kids in the Damascus area, whether living on the Faulkner side or the Van Buren side (the county line ran through the middle of the town) to come to that first meeting. It was at that initial gathering, as folks seemingly from everywhere gathered in the largest of our four-room schoolhouse where officers were elected and the time for our monthly meetings set. Astonishingly, I was elected president, causing a lighter step and wishing my Mom and Dad were present as I approached the front with June Linn, who lived a few miles north and was elected vice president. It was a first for each of us. ~~~ “I’m taking you camping tonight, so be ready,” my brother John happily pronounced to me one Friday morning as he was leaving for work in Conway, twenty miles away. I was puzzled and flattered that he wanted to take me on such an excursion. This was not like John, the college student, printer, and journalist. My brother, Joe, maybe, considered by the family our consummate outdoorsman, but he was long gone to a job in Wichita. I sheepishly said I couldn’t go because I have a 4-H club meeting and this is our meeting night. “And I’m the president,” I added, hoping for a pat on the back. He paused a moment, pursing his lips, and said, “Well…when I get home this afternoon I’ll know where to tell you to come in the morning and I’ll go set

up camp tonight.” That was vintage John Lewis Ward, my older brother by nine years, as I would learn in time that he would rarely be outdone on an idea he had crafted. Sure enough, that afternoon he got home before I left for my meeting and wrote down the name of the road intersecting Highway 65 where we would meet. He headed for his campsite-to-be somewhere on some creek, somewhere far north of Damascus. I had not a clue, but I knew I must get out to the highway at the crack of dawn on Saturday and start thumbing a ride. Soon some guy in a clean pickup stopped, I crawled in and we took off. “Where ya goin’ young man,” he said, smoothly changing gears on his column shift Chevy, and I told him I was meeting my brother, and showed him the road name I had written down. “Oh yeah,” he said, now in high gear and rolling smoothly, “I know that road… up above Clinton. We’ll go right by there, ’cause I’m headed to Harrison.” I breathlessly over explained that “My big brother is already camped out and he’s meeting me at the highway and we’re gonna fish and stuff, he works in Conway at a newspaper and has his own car and we’re real good friends, too.” After passing through Clinton, about twenty miles north of our little town, and climbing the big mountain on the other side, the highway finally leveled out a bit before the man said we were within a few miles of my road, so I started watching. Soon I spotted my brother leaning against his car just like he said, we pulled up and I jumped out, while John came around and thanked the man for giv-

ing me a ride. That was the beginning of a unique day-camping trip, as we now couldn’t stay the night because we would miss church the next morning, and our dad, as pastor, wouldn’t allow such. In John’s inimitable fashion, everything was detailed for the day. He knew I’d be hungry, so he had saved a few strips of bacon and some light bread for a sandwich, leftovers from his early breakfast. Then he set about to explain what we were going to do as he tidied up the campsite, re-stoking the fire to maintain a good bed of coals for fixing lunch later on with his well-crafted oblong furnace he had built out of rocks, accommodating more than one cooking utensil at a time.

"I imagined hungry animals lurking in the woods, as the tantalizing smells of open fire cooking drifted." Two cane poles were already strung with line, hook, sinker, and cork, the kind you had to thread onto the line before attaching the hook and inserting the pin, leaning against a large oak. He had dug red worms in our garden the day before and they were ensconced in a coffee can, the lid neatly held with rubber bands. Then we took our poles

and trekked down to the stream, finding a quiet hole with good promise, each picking his spot, and began fishing. As the ten o’clock sun made lazy patterns in the water, we were stringing perch and occasionally a treasured goggle-eye (“rock bass” to highfalutin Northerners), hollering loudly with each catch but quietly releasing the smaller ones. John loved to fish, and did it a lot like our mother, as he patiently strung and wound those active worms firmly onto the hook so they could not wriggle off by a mere nibble by one of those little perch Mom called “bait stealers.” A couple hours later, John decided we had enough for lunch, and we went back to camp and began cleaning fish with the big spoons he had brought from our kitchen. John prepared the skillet and a pan of cornmeal for coating the fish, and added wood for a proper fire for cooking dinner. I continued scraping scales, just the way Mom had taught me. Finally, he said he’d do the gut work, taking the scaled fish down to the running stream, opening them with his sharp camp knife, removing the head and innards, which he dumped back into the rushing water for lucky downstream critters, likely appreciating someone doing the tough work. In the meantime, I gathered more wood. Bringing the thoroughly washed rewards of our morning to the fire, he salted them care-

fully, rolling each piece in cornmeal and placing them in the large skillet of hot bacon drippings, the sizzle alone making me hungrier. He reminded me of our grandfather’s saying long ago that “you couldn’t have fish too salty or coffee too hot”—whatever that really meant to a fourteen-year-old. Stoking the fire properly as the fish cooked, he got another pan, somewhat smaller, and poured in more drippings. Then he dumped in the potatoes he had peeled and sliced the night before when he was alone at the camp, adding a lid to hasten the tenderness. I imagined hungry animals lurking in the woods, as the tantalizing smells of open fire cooking drifted, and our anticipation rose by the minute. That would become the signature of John’s camp regimen in years to come, as my brothers and our sons made many forays to enticing streams. We gladly named him chief

chef. He would methodically prepare tasty dishes, their aromas taunting us for longer than we desired, then we would celebrate the grand conclusion when given permission and serve up our waiting plates, usually ending in a chorus from us all, “the most delicious ever!”…an accolade he never tired of. Our campsite, under huge oaks, pines, and hickories, was shady even at mid-day. He got out two tin plates and we began to load them up with fish and potatoes, cooked to perfection, finding trees to sit against, with coffee now brewing on the fire, and enjoying what was a most eloquent shore lunch on some creek somewhere east of U.S. Highway 65 in Van Buren County, in the foothills of the Arkansas Ozarks. To contact Bill Ward: bill@billwardphotography.com; to obtain his two published books: www.billwardphotography.com

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Music night - The Sept. 20 jam session at the Scotland Senior Center (Photo by Doyle Scroggins) drew 20 musicians and an audience of 60.

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Ruth Webb celebrated her 89th birthday this past Monday. Her niece, Joyce Christopher of Conway, took her to Western Sizzlin’. They met Thelma and Ruby Webb there and had lunch and then they all went to Ruth’s and had a good visit. David Story of Rocky Mount, Virginia is visiting his mother, DeLane Story and his brother Reedy and his daughter and grandson from Fairbanks, Alaska. I know DeLane is enjoying this visit. On Tuesday, DeLane, Reedy, Amanda and Avery went to the Buffalo River for a picnic and played in the water. She said they had a really good time. The EH Club got new table cloths for the community center, so that will make it look nice for our breakfasts. We’ve had a busy week. Monday night, I went bowling, then we went to Little Rock for JR’s doctor’s. appointment on Tuesday. While we were there, they did his pre op with the surgery department and the anesthesia department and got ready to do surgery on Wednesday. When we got through there, we had about three hours to kill, so we went to Barn Hill in Jacksonville and had lunch. We all enjoyed it. We checked in at the hotel about 3:45 and got rested up for Wednesday. We were at the hospital before 9 a.m. and they were running behind, so they finally took him back to prep for surgery about 12. He got to leave at 3 and he wanted to eat at GC. He was really hungry and ate too much and got sick after we got home, but he rallied back on Thursday. I planted my garden on Aug. 6 and I picked

some fresh squash this week and also got a 34 pound watermelon off my volunteer vines. Marva and RG Ward went to Quitman and had dinner with John and Teresa and their grandsons, Ian and Evan. They all enjoyed it and said it was very good. Marva got the results of her stress test on Tuesday. She got a good report. That’s it for now. =May God bless all with a good week.

Jeff Burgess Crabtree

The Crabtree Senior Might Potluck and Fun Night is Friday, 5:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall of the Foursquare Church. Persons 55 and greater are invited. The ACRDC Benefit Concert is Saturday, noon to 11 p.m., at the Alread FUN Park. It includes a horseshoe throwing tournament beginning at 3 p.m. The New Moon is official Saturday at 1:26 p.m. Archery season for bear begins Saturday. It’s already open season for rabbit, squirrel, crow, nutria and more. Check the Regs for details. The recent RallyX Auto Races In Crabtree saw 20 drivers in attendance. Ellis Gildner had best overall time of the day. Crabtree’s own Jonathan Jackson placed 3rd in stock front end class. Racing returns October 5. Search arscca.org for details. A neighbor showed me a hunter cam photo

of a mountain lion last week. I’ve now seen three different photos of mountain lions in our area in recent years. While it excites me to know there are mountain lions here, I’d really be excited if someone showed me a photo of Bigfoot. Several Osage orange trees have lost their leaves and I saw a red tinged maple tree in the south part of the county. Fall is about to start rushing towards us, so I’ll be driving the Archey Fork Valley Scenic Loop (Hwys. 16, 27, 254 & 65) soon. Last year’s autumn colors were second to none. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community, call or text, Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.

James and Joyce Burns Scotland

We got a very good long rain last Friday and the temperature went down and a cool breeze followed the rain. I hope everyone got to enjoy it. This will be short as I want to go to the Music Jam Fest at the Senior Center in a few minutes. They have a lot of cars there already. If you missed it , you missed a great time. It is every third Friday of the month. It gets better each month. There is pool every day at the center. They play bingo a couple of days a week and have Gospel music on Wednesday. They serve a great lunch four days a week (closed on Friday). Help support our center and keep our attendance up. This is a great asset to the community. It is great a place for people to visit and have a hot meal and it is close to home. Visitors are welcome. If you have Scotland news call 592-3935 and we will get your news in the paper.

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Getting ready to race - Drivers assemble for pre-race instructions before the recent RallyX Auto Races In Crabtree. Racing returns October 5. (Photo by Jonathan Jackson)

‘Faith Over Fear’ benefit Faith Over Fear, a benefit for Lise Neave, is set for Sept. 24 from 5-9 p.m. at Pizza Hut in Clinton. Neave’s co-work-

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Puzzle solutions on Page 8 Rules Spot the differences or solve Where In the County Is This? for your chance to win a one-year subscription to The Voice. Puzzle entries may not be a photocopy; originals from newspaper only. A drawing from correct entries will be held each month and the winning name will receive a one-year subscription to The Voice.

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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS

MISC. FOR SALE

PARKFEST

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this Saturday! Including vendors 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. •••••• Roadkill Cookoff tasting 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. •••••• LIVE MUSIC 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. •••••• ALL AT Archey Fork Park, Clinton.

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Bluffton Cemetery will be accepting bids for clean up thru September 30, 2019. Cleaning will be during the months of October 2019 thru June 2020. Call 501-757-1591 for more information.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS

FIRST DIVISION Case No.: 71CV-19-124

CHERE SIMMONS PETITIONER

CHERE SIMMONS PETITIONER VS. GEORGE J. RUSSELL, deceased, and his unknown heirs, MURIEL F. RUSSELL, deceased, and her unknown heirs RESPONDENTS

VS. GEORGE J. RUSSELL, deceased, and his unknown heirs, MURIEL F. RUSSELL, deceased, and her unknown heirs, JENNIFER L. RUSSELL and PHILIP J. RUSSELL RESPONDENTS AND The following lands in Van Buren County, Arkansas: THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (S½ S½ NW¼ NW¼), SECTION THIRTEEN (13), TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE THIRTEEN (13) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, CONTAINING 10 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GEORGE J. RUSSELL AND/OR MURIEL F. RUSSELL You are hereby notified that a Petition to Quiet Title has been filed in the Circuit Court of Van Buren County. You are further notified that unless an Answer is filed within 30 days of the first day of publication of this Warning Order, a Decree Quieting Title may be entered by the Court in favor of the Petitioner without further notice to you. WITNESS my hand as Clerk of said Court, and the seal thereof, on this 16th day of September, 2019. /s/ Debbie Gray DEBBIE GRAY, Van Buren County Circuit Court Clerk THIS NOTICE first published this 24th day of September , 2019.

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By: /s/ Olivia I. Gilmore D.C.

AND The following lands in Van Buren County, Arkansas: THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (S½ S½ NW¼ NW¼), SECTION THIRTEEN (13), TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE THIRTEEN (13) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, CONTAINING 10 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION Notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in and to the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas: THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (S½ S½ NW¼ NW¼), SECTION THIRTEEN (13), TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE THIRTEEN (13) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, CONTAINING 10 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Any person claiming any title or interest of any kind to such property is hereby notified to appear herein on or before 30 days from the first date of publication of this notice to assert his/ her title or interest in such property and to demonstrate why title to this property should not be quieted and confirmed in Plaintiffs. WITNESS my hand and seal of the Court this 20lth day of August, 2019 This Notice of Quiet Title first published September 03, 2019 /s/ Debbie Gray CLERK OF COURT Address of Clerk's Office: 273 Main Street Clinton, Arkansas 72031

Sponsored by J.P. Dell Holt VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-36

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION 71PR-19-44

BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JERRY RAY CLUTTS, DECEASED

AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THE VAN BUREN COUNTY SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT TO SEPARATE A FULL-TIME POSITION INTO TWO PART-TIME POSITIONS.

NOTICE Name of decedent: Jerry Ray Clutts Last known address of decedent: 4958 Hwy 254 West, Leslie, AR

WHEREAS: The Quorum Court is responsible for fixing the number and compensation of employees; and

Date of Death: February 25, 2019

WHEREAS:There is a need to save money at the Solid Waste Department due to budget constraints; and WHEREAS:The budget will need no revision to accommodate this ordinance. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: The Solid Waste Department is hereby authorized to separate one full-time position into two part-time positions, each paying $11.00 per hour at 24 hours per week. Approved this 19th day of September, 2019 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Sponsored by J.P. Virgil Lemings VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-38 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2019-59, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2019, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $3,442.95 INTO THE VARIOUS COUNTY PROJECTS BUDGET #1000-804 FOR THE CHIMES COMMUNITY CENTER GRANT. WHEREAS: The Chimes Community Center has received a grant totaling $3,442.95; and WHEREAS: The money was received by the Van Buren County Treasurer on May 20, 2019; and WHEREAS: The grant money will need to be appropriated to be paid out to the Chimes Community Center when an Invoice is presented.

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NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT:

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Section 1. $3,442.95 be appropriated into the Various County Projects budget #1000-804-3120 Chimes Community Center Grant Approved this 19th day of September, 2019 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

On the 3rd day of June, 2019, an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributees was filed with respect to the Estate of Jerry Ray Clutts, deceased, with the Clerk of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, under Ark. Code Ann. § 28-41-101. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the undersigned within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit of the estate. This notice first published the 17th day of September, 2019. Myra E. McFarland c/oMelanie Beltran (AR Bar# 2014144) Attorney at Law Sprott, Golden & Bardwell PO Box 1155 184 Griggs St. Clinton, AR 72031

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION CASE NO: 71CV-19-108 CRYSTAL COOLEY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE ROY AND DOROTHY HENDERSON CHARITABLE TRUST, DATED JULY 17, 2018 PETITIONER VS. WALTER CUNAGUM HENDERSON, RESPONDENTS ELLEN RUTH PACK, CHRISTINA MARIE HUGGINS, PATRICIA ANN MCELFISH, GLENDA FAYE JOHNSON, LYNN ELVIN HENDERSON, GARY WAYNE HENDERSON, EDWIN JOSEPH HENDERSON AND CERTAIN LANDS LYING IN VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS And any person, entity, or organization, Claiming any right, title, or interest in and to: THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, SECTION ELEVEN (11) TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE SIXTEEN (16) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, CONTAINING 40 ACRES, MORE OR LESS AND THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (N1/2 NE1/4 SE1/4), SECTION ELEVEN (11), TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE SIXTEEN (16) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, CONTAINING 20 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. WARNING ORDER TO: Edwin Joseph Henderson You are hereby warned to appear in the Circuit Court of Van Buren County within thirty (30) days from the first date of publication of the Warning Order and answer the petition of the Petitioner. Your failure to file a written answer within thirty (30) may bar you from answering or asserting any defense you have. Given under my hand and seal this 9th day of September, 2019. This notice first published the 17th day of September, 2019. /s/ Debbie Gray VAN BUREN COUNTY CLERK /s/ Lori Jones DC

Sponsored by J.P. Ester Bass VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-40 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE MONIES THAT HAS BEEN REFUNDED BY THE SCHOOLS FOR THE 2019 SCHOOL ELECTIONS IN VAN BUREN COUNTY, TO THE ELECTION COMMISSION BUDGET #1000-109 AND THE COUNTY CLERK’S VOTER REGISTRATION BUDGET #1000-121; WHEREAS: After the School Elections on May 21, 2019, the schools in Van Buren County refunded the County of the expenses A.C.A. § 6-14-118; and

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WHEREAS:These monies need to be appropriated into the County Clerk’s Voter Registration budget and the Election Commission budget.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT:

FOURTH DIVISION

Section 1. A total of $826.33 will be appropriated into the County Clerk’s Voter Registration budget as follows; 1000-1211001 Salaries-P/T $415.27 1000-121-1010 Workman’s Comp. $ 7.06 1000-121-2001 General Supplies $400.00 1000-121-3040 Ads/ Publication $4.00

NO. 71PR-19-74 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLYDE LEROY VAUGHN, deceased NOTICE Last known address of decedent: 1682 Hwy 65 N Clinton, Arkansas 72031 Date of Death: October 6, 2017 An instrument dated March 16, 2009, was on the 30th day of August, 2019, admitted to probate as the last Will of the above named decedent, and the undersigned has been appointed Executor thereunder. A contest of the probate of the Will 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 forever be barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. This notice first published the 17th day of September, 2019.

Section 2. A total of $7,439.90 will be appropriated into the Election Commission budget as follows; 1000-109-1002 Salaries-P/T $3,000.00 1000-109-1010 Workman’s Comp $ 12.19 1000-109-2001 General Supplies $ 910.81 1000-109-3009 Other Professional Services $1,826.90 1000-109-3023 Internet $190.00 1000-109-3054 Other Sundry Insurance $1,500.00 Approved this 19th day of September, 2019 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Denise Rodgers, Executor By: /s/ Chad Brown CHAD J. BROWN, I.D. No. 2010085 Attorney at Law 203 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-8801 FAX 501-745-6262

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September 24, 2019 LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION NO. 71PR-19-80 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DELMA RUTH BROCK, deceased NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 102 PUMPKIN CENTER ROAD CLINTON, AR 72031 DATE OF DEATH: MAY 20, 2019 Amy Brock was appointed Executrix of the estate of the above-named decedent on September 16, 2019. A contest of the probate can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 24th day of September, 2019. Amy Brock, Executrix By: /s/ Kent Tester KENT TESTER, ID No. 89123 Tester Law Firm, P.A. Attorney at Law 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7077 Fax 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com

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Sponsored by J.P. Dell Holt VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-39 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2019-59, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2019, TO INCREASE TGE PROJECTED REVENUE APPROPRIATE $3,409.69 INTO THE ASSESSORS OFFICE BUDGET #1000-105 TO COVER POSTAGE AND SUPPLIES EXPENSE THAT WAS REQUIRED BY THE AACD-ARKANSAS ASSESSMENT COORDINATON DEPARTMENT; WHEREAS: The AACD presented Counties with incorrect formulas to use for vehicle assessments; and WHEREAS: This caused the assessments received by the people of Van Buren County to be incorrect; and

VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-37 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2019-59, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2019, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $172.00 INTO THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT BUDGET AND $766.00 INTO THE DETENTION CENTER BUDGET; WHEREAS: The Sheriff’s Department has received a donation of $172.00 for the K-9 Program; and WHEREAS:The Detention Center has received $200.00 from the Alread EH Club for lawn care and $566.00 from an auction fund raiser. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT:

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT:

Section 1. $172.00 be appropriated into the Sheriff’s Office #1000-4003104 K-9 Expense/Donations; and

Section 2. $574.69 be appropriated into #1000-105-2001 General Supplies, to cover the extra cost. Totaling $3,409.69 Approved this 19th day of September, 2019

ORDINANCE NO. 2019-41

APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge

BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:

ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Section 2. $200.00 be appropriated into the Detention Center #1000-418-2002 Small Equipment and $566.00 into #1000-418-2023 Parts & Repairs. Approved this 19th day of September, 2019 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2019-59, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2019, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE OF COUNTY GENERAL TO APPROPRIATE $40,000.00 AND TRANSFER TO THE SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT #3009-700-3104 Landfill Tipping Fees; WHEREAS: The volume of waste has increased and has caused the VBC Solid Waste bills to increase; and WHEREAS: Until the County receives payment for dumping, $40,000.00 is needed from County General to pay the current bills owed. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: Section 1. $40,000.00 be appropriated into County General and Transferred to Solid Waste #3009700-3104 Landfill Tipping Fees. Approved this 19th day of September, 2019

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APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

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