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City, county meetings set Several meetings are on tap for this week. On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Quorum Court will preside over a grievance hearing for Jamie Love, a dispatcher at the Van Buren County sheriff’s office. Meeting time is 6 p.m. in the Quorum Court room at the Courthouse Annex. On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Clinton City Council will hold its January meeting that was postponed from last week. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Clinton airport meeting room. Also on Thursday, Jan. 16, the Quorum Court holds its regular January meeting at 6 p.m. at the Courthouse Annex. Included on the agenda is an ordinance to create another deputy’s position at the sheriff’s office. The
position would pay $14.24 per hour and total cost, including benefits, would be $45,178.82. The ordinance is sponsored by Justice of the Peace Brian Tatum. A second proposed ordinance would create a CDL driver position in the Road Department. The position would pay $11.50 per hour. The ordinance is sponsored by JP Dell Holt. Also to be considered is an appropriations ordinance to move $25,550.35 into the county library budget fund. The proposed ordinance states that carryover for 2020 was higher than anticipated. The ordinance is sponsored by JP Nickie Brown. The meetings are open to the public.
Bootlegger’s Day This Thursday, Jan. 17, is National Bootlegger’s Day in the U.S. The date was picked, in part, because Jan. 17 is the birthday of notorious gangster Al Capone, who was born in 1899. The earliest use of the term bootlegger was during the 1880s in the Midwest when flasks of liquor were concealed in their boot tops. The term found its permanent place in the American vocabulary when Congress passed the Eighteenth Amendment prohibiting the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcohol in 1920. Other terms, such as rum-runner and moonshiner, became popular during this time as well. Prohibition was repealed in 1933 when Congress ratified the 21st Amendment. Local historian Mary Jean Hall offers this memory of moonshine in Van Buren County: “When we lived in LaPorte, Indiana in
the 1950’s, we always came back to Scotland for our vacations. I still remember some of the words my little ears heard — ’til the cows come home, they roll up the sidewalks on Saturday night, time sure does fly when you’re having fun, too tired to go back to work, but too broke not to, and moonshine. “As a little girl, I thought moonshine grew under bushes. Everywhere we stopped for a visit, the men would walk out back and reach under a bush and get a jug. They would hook their middle finger through the handle, bring it up their mouth, and take a swig. I would ask my mom, what are the drinking? She would say ‘moonshine.’ “By the time we got back to where we were staying, my dad, would be feeling really good! Once, we stopped to visit and I was looking under the bushes. My mom asked me what I looking for and I said moonshine. My mom’s face turned red and she told to be quiet."
The Van Buren County office of Emergency management organized a volunteer effort to help clean up this home on Highway 27, Leslie, after weekend storm damage. (Photos from Facebook)
Stormy weather The rain and winds came fast and furious early Saturday morning, leaving behind fallen trees, washed out roads and at least one heavily damaged house past Chimes. No injuries were reported. Van Buren County Judge Dale James reported Monday morning that the National Weather Service had surveyed the damage to the western part of the county and determined that the heaviest damage occurred in a two-mile radius of a significant microburst. “If you recall,” James stated, “the city of Shirley was victim of a microburst a few years ago. Microbursts are basically an incredible amount of cold air which breaks through the warmer air and comes crashing to the ground, much like when you
open a refrigerator door in the summer. Microbursts create winds as strong, or even stronger, than a lower scale tornado.” Crews spent Saturday clearing roads of fallen trees, including many on Dabney Road. Brock Road washed out and the Brickey Road Bridge was barricaded due to flooding over the low-water crossing, James said. Petit Jean Electric reported losses of power to 352 customers Friday night in the Scotland, Marshall, Botkinburg and Alread areas. By 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Petit Jean said power had been restored to all customers who could receive it. Some, the utility stated, would have to do some work at their homes before they can receive power.
The Little Red River overflowed its banks in Shirley on Saturday.
Traffic stop spurs arrest A Clinton man was arrested Jan. 3, 2020 after a traffic stop. Deputy Derek Sanford stopped a pickup after noting that the license tag was expired, according to an affidavit for arrest. The driver, George Bigelow, told the deputy his drivers license was suspended and he didn’t have any insurance, the document states. During an inventory of the pickup, Sanford found a pill bottle with a white residue suspected of being methamphetamine and a plastic bag with a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana, according to the document. Bigelow, 45, of Clinton has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, and two traffic violations.
has been charged with aggravated assault on a household or family member, a Class D felony.
Bigelow A woman was arrested after deputies were called to a domestic altercation at her Bee Branch home on Jan. 5, 2020. Don Tibbetts told deputies his mother, Kathy Williams, was in a rage when he got home and tried to provoke him into hitting her, according to an affidavit for arrest. Tibbetts said his mother put her hands around his throat, and a deputy observed that he had marks and scratches on his neck consistent with his statement, the document states. Williams, 51,
Two people were arrested after a traffic stop Jan. 4 on Happy Hollow Road. Van Buren County Deputy Derek Sanford stated in an affidavit for arrest that one of the passenger’s in the car, identified as Candice Barnett, appeared nervous and fidgety while he was speaking to her. The car’s driver, identified as Jimmy Moudy Jr., told Sanford there was nothing illegal in the car, the affidavit states. Sanford reported that there was an odor of marijuana in the car, and a search of the vehicle turned up needles and several bags that contained a white crystalline substance, the affidavit states. The total weight of the the substance in the four bags was about
8 grams, the report states. Also in the vehicle were three minor children. Moudy, 37, of Clinton has been charged with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine with purpose to deliver, a Class B felony, possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony, furnishing, possessing or using prohibited articles, a Class B felony, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, and three misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a minor - third degree. Barnett, 38, of Shirley has been charged with two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, Class D felonies, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, and three misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a minor-third degree.
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January 14, 2020
My Turn
A couple of good things in January By Anita Tucker the barrage continues you could always look Hallmark stops showing which he refused to ac- story to follow about his Voice Editor for weeks on end, I be- closer to home - con- its regular lineup in No- cept. He got a phone days in Shirley or at the
I’m most grateful for a couple of things as January gets underway. One of them is that the bombardment of appeals for donations has finally slowed on television. Starving children. Disabled children. Sick children. Homeless teens. Troubled soldiers. Abused animals. Bibles for impoverished countries. Aid for Ukrainian Jews. This is just a few you name it, there is an organization out there asking for money. And some of them are very good causes. The first few times I see the appeals, I’m moved almost to tears. But as
gin to feel almost hostile toward them. Have you noticed they all seem to ask for $19 per month? I wonder why they settled on that figure? Does it seem a lot less than $20? I’m not trying to discourage charitable donations, Americans are very generous people. However, I would strongly suggest looking into the breakdown of how these national and international charities use those dollars. Some pay millions a year in salaries while others are much more reasonable. Their finances are easily found on the Internet. And if you have some money to share,
sider SNYP Arkansas, Gary’s Adoptable Dogs, the Choctaw Food Bank, the Van Buren County Aging Program, and your local volunteer fire departments to name just a few. Another thing while I’m being the curmudgeon of charities: One of the ads has a little boy offering to send us an “adorable blanket” in return for our monthly pledge. No 8-yearold should use the word “adorable,” even though he’s adorable. The second thing I’m grateful for this January is that “Murder, She Wrote” is finally back on the Hallmark Mysteries channel where it belongs.
vember to show Christmas movies. If they don’t star James Stewart, Edmund Gwenn, an oversized elf or an animated green meanie (or, OK, a runaway pack of reindeer), I don’t watch them. I wouldn’t mind if the network devoted a channel or even two to those made-for-Hallmark movies, but three channels? Can we say overkill? On a final note, Jan. 12 marked the first anniversary of the death of my father. He was a man who truly did things his way. Years ago when he owned a gas station, his tanks were a target of a state agency. The agency was sending him registered letters,
call in which he was informed he could “not just ignore those letters.” He informed them that not only could he ignore them but if any of the officials stepped foot on his property, he would meet them with his shotgun. He used to say that if someone needed wood through the winter and asked him for it, he would give it to them. But if they stole it, he would shoot them on his porch. I had no doubt he meant that. Several times, people have come into the Voice office and don’t know who I am until I say, “I’m Winston’s daughter.” “Oh, I knew Winston,” often with a
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Structure fire About 7:20 p.m. Jan. 6, firefighters responded to a structure fire on Orchard Road. Firefighters arrived to find a small building fully involved with a nearby house in danger. Firefighters conducted defensive fire operations, saving the endangered home. Responding to the scene were Shirley, Fairfield Bay, Choctaw and Burnt Ridge Fire Departments. (Burnt Ridge Fire Department/Facebook)
Calendar It's that time once again for the Friday night monthly musical, Jan. 17, at the Scotland Senior Citizens Center at 11763 Highway 95 West, Scotland, Arkansas. Refreshments are potluck and are served at 6 p.m. Music starts at 6:30 pm. Ten to 20 musicians and a variety of music and songs are featured. Come play and sing or just visit, everyone is welcome. The music is generally over by 9 p.m. Feb. 1 is First Saturday breakfast at the
Tyre on board
John Tyer of Clinton has been appointed to the Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Advisory Committee. The appointment
gas station or hunting or going to auctions. There are still signs of him all around me and I can still hear his voice in my mind. He used to say there was no point in giving me advice because I didn’t listen to him. Over the years, I came to pretty much believe that. But to my surprise, it turns out he was wrong. There are so many things I wish I could ask him - he knew just about everybody and at least a little bit about a lot of things. Over the past year, I’ve discovered more and more that he wasn’t just my daddy, he was my friend. And I miss him.
Scotland cafeteria.
up. For more informa- Revolution will meet at tion on this event call 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the The Conway Coun- 501-253-1003 Western Sizzlin' Steak seling and Wellness House in Clinton. MemCenter/Clinton holds Clinton Chamber bers and guests are enits Smart Recovery General meeting is set couraged to come 30meetings at 6:30 p.m. for 5:30 p.m. Jan. 30. 45 minutes early to soevery Wednesday. Lo- Patricia Long will ex- cialize before the start cation for the Jan. 8 plain how Arkansas of the meeting. Memmeeting is 224 Shaker- Small Business and bers may bring their ag Road, Clinton. Call Technology Develop- spouse. New memAngie at 501-745-8001 ment Center can assist ber prospects also are for more information. you and your business. welcome to attend the ASBTDC is an exten- meeting. If you have an Jan. 25 is this sion for the University ancestor who served in month’s day for Park of Arkansas and is de- the military, or in a ciFest, the daylong event signed to assist small vilian capacity which their held in Archey Fork business owners in the demonstrated Park the last Saturday state. For more infor- support of the Revoluof each month. The mation on this meet- tion, and you are interevent is open to local ing or how the Clin- ested in membership, vendors, fundraisers, ton Chamber of Com- come to the meeting. and community activity merce can help you, organizers with free set contact Jason at 501The Clinton Area Chamber of Com745-6500. merce Banquet is set was made Dec. 31, The Abraham Van for 6 p.m. March 3. The 2019, by Gov. Asa Buren Chapter of the annual banquet will Hutchinson. Sons of the American be a night of dinner, The appointment expires December 1, 2023. it is a reappointment.
scholarship presentations, and the annual street auction. Keynote speaker is scheduled to be David Bazzel. The banquet will be held at the Clinton High School Cafeteria. For more information, call 745-6500. Plans already are underway for the 8th Annual Hunger Run on March 28. The 5K Run/ Walk begins at 9 a.m. The goal of this event is to unite the community to raise awareness and funds to support the Van Buren County Food Bank. This fun, family-friendly event encourages participation from all ages. Visit http://www.clintonhungerrun.com for more information or to register.
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 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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to visit me on Friday. We had a good visit. They are a couple of my favorite people. Hello to my sisterin-law, Bonnie Drewry, I understand she is a brand new subscriber to The Voice. She received it as a Christmas gift and is very Patsy Ward pleased with it. I wish everyone a Formosa good new year. May Jeff Burgess Rylan and Landon 2020 be better than Crabtree Ward of Greenwood 2019. God bless. The Bookmobile spent a few days with visits Tilly on Wednestheir grandparents, day at 10:30 a.m. and Marva and RG Ward Zion Hill at 11:30 a.m. last week. They went The Volunteer Fire to the Fish House in Department meets Quitman on Thursday Thursday at 7 p.m. Exevening. chief William Webb has Joining them there stepped down due to were Sindee and Dahealth issues. Tamvid Morse, Ashley and my Webb has stepped Kylah Anderson, Jackup from assistant chief lyn, Allen, Remington, and is now the new inand Riggin Farrow and fo contact number: Scott Ward. They all 253-5071. had a good visit and Thelma Murray The y-Ursae Mienjoyed the meal. norid meteor showOn Friday, RG and Shirley Calla Linn and her er peaks Friday night Marva took them to the movie to watch Juman- sister, Glenda of Bee- with three per hour. ji. Marva said it was a be, spent Christmas in Then Saturday mornNashville at the home ing about 4 a.m. Mars pretty good movie. Visiting DeLane of ,Calisse Caudill and pairs with the waning Story the last two her family. Calisse is crescent moon. Tuesday is Squirweeks was her daugh- Cala's daughter. Their ter, Paula and Ted Ash- brother Ronnie Ward rel Appreciation Day. If bridge of Fairbanks, of Talmo, Georgia, and you’ve ever had them Alaska. They have been his daughter, Shannon make a mess in your RVing in the lower 48. Skelton of Jefferson, attic or outbuilding, They plan on spending Georgia, also joined you probably are wondering “Why?” After all the remainder of the them for Christmas. Emma Swofford re- they are rodents! But winter in Florida. DeLane’s grand- ceived 25 cards from turns out they’re inson, Joey and Heather friends and family to teresting. The smallStory of Boones Mill, celebrate her birthday. est, the African Pygmy, Joan Allen had is only 3 inches long. Virginia, granddaughter, Sarah and James 57 family members The largest, the IndiBartels and sons, Cole, with her for Christmas an Giant, is 3 feet long. Levi and Blake, also dinner. One grand- But no matter the size, of Virginia, son, Da- son wasn't able to be their front teeth can vid and Pinyan Story of there, he was the only grow 6 inches per year. Which explains why Rocky Mount, Virgin- one missing. The Shirley Com- they chew so much, to ia, visited. David and Pinyan, Paula and Ted munity potluck din- keep those teeth whitleft on Monday of this ner on January 6 was tled down. It’s time to start week. I bet it sounds a success, 25 people really quiet around the were present and left thinking spring garden. happy, looking forward Seeds to start inhouse this week! doors soon, for transDonna and Rich- to next one. During the week- planting later, include ard Sherrod attendBrussels ed the wedding of their end rains, the river that broccoli, granddaughter, Bran- runs through Shirley sprouts, cabbage, coldi Sherrod and Josh got out of its banks. lard, kale, pea, and ruCrossen last Saturday, At my house, we got tabaga. For more, get January 4. The venue over 3 inches but some a good gardening book was the Wedding Barn places got more. Old at the library. Man Winter is slow If you have info in Pangburn. about the greater CrabCheryl Rose and getting here this year. tree and west 16 comHannah Hartsell came
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The bingo group at Scotland Senior Center enjoyed some games last Tuesday. (Photo by Doyle Scroggins)
Pool tournament winners at the Scotland center last week were (from left) first place Glendale Rogers, second place Jimmy Allen, third place Doyle Scroggins. munity, call or text, Jeff field Bay will be Jan. 21 in the Indian Hill Burgess, 745-1249. Complex at 337 Sneed Drive in the Sunset Dining Room. Have to say being voted in as the Commodore of the Yacht Club is more work than I thought. But I’m enjoying it, I got the discounts for the membership card and started planning the events for the year. Our first will be March 17 at BoGregory S. Alexander gie’s; we will be having our membership drive Fairfield Bay and a bratwurst party. Let Van Buren So come, sign up and County Vote had its enjoy. first meeting in Fairfield You all know that Bay Jan 7 with about Fairfield Bay has a 75 in attendance. For Bowling Alley, right? supporters of letting Well, after 48 years it this county go wet has been updated. As there will be a meeting of Saturday, Jan. 11, it in Clinton Jan. 14 at has automatic scorethe Van Buren County boards. Library from 5-7 p.m. Neighbors, I would From the Fairfield Bay like to apologize for not meeting the canvass- having us in the paper ers have got their pe- last week. I was checktitions and started get- ing on my mother in ting signatures. The the Conway Rehab, next meeting for Fair- she’s home now. It was
a disaster getting her in the house; I’ve got to build a ramp now yuck. Then two days later we were working on getting up and down the two steps; out and down was OK but in and up was the disaster. She could not pick up her foot high enough to step up and I slowly grabbed above her ankle and I pulled the shin off. Now she’s bedridden until it heels. So, if I miss a week again, I hope you all will understand.
CLUBS The Idle Hour Bridge Club met at the home of Billie Fendley. High - Jo Nell Warren; second - Cathy Farnell; traveling Rita Bintliff; bingo - Gay Whillock.
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Religion Obituaries
Freedom is a dangerous thing Freedom is wonderful. It’s one of the most prized possessions of the human race, a rare gem in the landscape of history. And it is one of the God-given rights of every individual: “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” is the way our Declaration of Independence puts it. People have paid the ultimate price for freedom; a lot of people: 50,000 Americans died in the American Revolutionary War to gain our freedom from England; 500,000 people died to free the slaves in the Civil War; 405,399 American soldiers alone died in WWII to free us from the horrors of Nazi Germany and Japan; not counting the multitude of others from around the world. Over a million lives have been given for the freedom of our country alone. Think of it, these are people with their own lives and families. This makes freedom priceless. Besides that, the reason Christ died was to set his people free from slavery to sin, self, Satan and the law. “Christ has died to set us free from the law of sin and death. If the Son makes you free, you are free indeed. Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom.” God is all about freedom. He knows the value and cost of it. He paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Christ died to set us free, and in Christ we are free indeed. American Christians especially love freedom above all. We have “Freedom of Religion” in our own U.S. Constitution. We are free to go to church or not go to church, free to read the Bible every day or not ever read the Bible, free to pray or not to pray, free to tithe or not to give a red cent to the cause of God at all. The tithe is not a tax. We are free to do whatever we want with our money, after taxes of course. Having said all that, please hear this – freedom is the most dangerous thing there is. Freedom can lead to destruction. All truth is dangerous because all truth can easily be misunderstood and twisted. Just one example will illustrate this: grace can be turned into a license to sin. Since God is gracious and forgiving and loving, it doesn’t matter what I do or how I live. “It’s easier to get forgiveness than per-
Ernest Smith Jr.
Terry Simpson is pastor Ernest Marion of Grace Church Smith Jr., 77 of Clinton,
mission,” they say. Paul was always being accused of his teaching on grace giving license to sin. “Shall we sin that grace may abound?” (Romans 6:1-2,7) His answer is plain and powerful. “God forbid! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it?” Because we are in Christ we died with him to sin, so how could we live in sin? Impossible! Romans 6:22 says, “But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God…” We are only free when we are slaves of God. If you are not a slave to God, you are not free from sin. And notice, slavery to God is not a matter of obedience to rules; it’s a matter of fruit that comes freely and naturally. Verse 22 continues, “you have your fruit to holiness and the end, everlasting life.” Freedom doesn’t give us the right to disobey God, to just do whatever we want. Freedom is the power to do what God wants. When what you want is what God wants, then you are free. We are not free to not love God. We are not free to not love our neighbors. We are not free to commit adultery. We are not free to tell lies. We are not free to steal. We are not free to not obey the laws of our land. You are not free to not be a part of Christ’s church. “Forsake not the assembling of yourselves” is still in the Bible. We are not free to not read our Bibles. We are not free to not pray. We are not free to disobey God and not suffer the consequences. Just ask Adam and Eve. When the will of God is in your heart, then you are free. When you love God with all your heart, then you are free. When you love your neighbor as you love yourself, then you are free. We are free to love, free to follow Christ, and free to trust and obey God. Sweet liberty!
passed away Sunday, January 4, 2020. He was born June 29, 1942 in Sikeston, Missouri to the late Ernest M. Smith Sr. and Ruby R. Hunnicutt. Ernest was a ground man operator for Petit Jean Electric and a founding member of Culpepper Methodist Church. He enjoyed bucking bulls, rodeos, hunting and adored children. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 49 years, Katie Smith; children, Michael Smith (Kerri) of Clinton, Sandra Ramirez of Damascus; one sister, Donna Fergusion of Benton, Arkansas; four grandchildren; many friends and other family members. Ernest is preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service was 2 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2020, at his home with Brother Benny Kidd and Sister Shelia Gardner. Burial was at Culpepper Cemetery.
death by his parents; two sons, Joe Michael Story and Billy Don Story; one brother, Rex Story; and one sister, Jean Graham. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 65 years, Sammie Story; daughter Barbara (Jim) Ashley of Maumelle; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; brother Roy Story; and many other relatives and friend. He was a member of the Church of Christ and attended at Formosa Church of Christ for many years. He loved his family and he loved the Lord. James enjoyed working out in his shop, bird hunting, and working on his farm. He served on the Farm Bureau Board of Directors for 15 years and the Petit Jean Electric Board of Directors for 30 years, from 1979-2009. Visitation was Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Interment was in Culpepper Cemetery.
Mitchell Martin
James Story
James Hubert Story, 84, of Clinton, Arkansas went to his heavenly home Sunday, January 5, 2020. He was born on April 8, 1935 in Culpepper, Arkansas to James (J.B.) Story and Ola Banks Story. He is preceded in
Stephen “Mitchell” Martin Jr., 21, of Shirley, lost his fight with depression and chemical dependency, Saturday, January 4, 2020. He was born November 19, 1998 in Russellville, Arkansas to Stephen M. Martin Sr. and Patrina Dawn Brown. Stephen worked in construction and attended Crabtree Four Square Church. In his free time, he enjoyed, hunting, archery, band. He was a
January 14, 2020 cheerleader, hard worker and generous to all who knew him. Left to cherish his memory are his parents; grandparents, Emery Brown, Darcy Anderson, William Martin; numerous friends and other family members. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
by her daughter, Sharon Enochs Goodnight, two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Visitation was Monday, January 13, 2020 at Clinton Funeral Service in Clinton. Donations may be made to Fairfield Bay VFW Auxiliary No. 4513, care of Marge Wright, P.O. Box 1372, Fairfield Bay, AR 72088.
Ellen Enochs
Ellen Marie Flynn Enochs of Fairfield Bay passed away on January 11, 2020 at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Charles Enochs. Ellen was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, grew up in Nebraska, and moved to Chicago after high school graduation. Ellen and Charles were married in Maryland in 1946, shortly before Charles was sent overseas. She was a true Army wife, who during her husband’s 20 years of service, transferred with him to many different postings across the US. Together they also enjoyed three tours of duty overseas, one to Japan, and two to Germany. She made the most of their travels, whether it was sightseeing around the US or visiting many different countries around Europe. The couple moved to Fairfield Bay when Charles retired from the postal service in 1973. Ellen was a wife, a homemaker, a mother, a grandmother, and great-grandmother. In her younger years, she enjoyed traveling, fishing, and camping. She enjoyed sewing, reading, dancing, watching TV, and crossword puzzles. She was a 42-year member of VFW Post 4513 Auxiliary. She is survived
Leon Redman
Leon Redman, age 80, of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Baptist Health in Little Rock. He was born in Leslie, Arkansas on April 8, 1939 to Artis Redman and Mary Bratton Redman. Leon was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Leslie. He was a farmer and member of the Wiley's Cove Masonic Lodge 524. Leon was a life-long resident of the Leslie Community and owned and operated Redman's Grocery for 23 years. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Sharon Holsted Redman; children, Anthony Redman and wife Tammy-Jackson Redman of Leslie and Trena Patterson and husband Randy of Leslie; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Dale Redman (Daisy) of Haskell, Edward Redman (Nancy) of Harrison, Lewis Redman (Sandy) of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Mary Ellen Chance (Bob) of Tulsa; and many other family and friends. Leon is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Bill Redman. Graveside services were 2 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2020 at Leslie Cemetery.
Turkey hunt applications available Turkey season may open at the beginning of April, but now is the time to begin planning for a successful season. One of the best ways to be successful on public land is to apply for one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s wildlife management area turkey hunt permits beginning Jan. 15. Many good public turkey hunting oppor-
tunities exist, particularly on the large cooperative WMAs owned by the U.S. Forest Service. However, turkeys and turkey hunters need room to spread out, which can lead to conflicts between hunters on some smaller WMAs. To increase the quality of the hunt on some of the most popular public areas, the AGFC restricts the number of
The staff of The Voice of Van Buren County extends sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones. If you wish to express your appreciation to friends, neighbors, family, church and community members with a Thank You on the obit page, call (501) 745-8040 or email voiceads@artelco.com
hunters allowed during turkey season through random drawings. Only permit holders may hunt on the WMA during the permit hunt. However, a permit holder can have a friend alongside them to call
for them. Friends and family may camp with permit holders at designated campsites on the WMA. Visit https://www. agfc.com/turkeypermits to view a list of available permits.
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WINTER Recipes
Simple Recipes for Shorter Days With less daylight hours during the winter, many people tend to get sleepy earlier. Quick weeknight dinner recipes are usually ideal, especially when they take only 30 minutes or so to prepare. Easy dishes are perfect for those nights when you want something savory and delicious, but you also want to get into pajamas and onto the nearest couch as soon as possible. Few things are better than a warm bowl full of flavor like this taste-tempting curry recipe bursting with caramelized onion and roasted garlic notes.
Chickpea, Spinach and Coconut Curry • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 large yellow onion, chopped • 1 tablespoon turmeric • 2 teaspoons kosher salt • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus additional, to taste • 1 can (29 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed • 1 jar (24 ounces) FarmToFork Caramelized Onion & Roasted Garlic Sauce • 1 can (15 ounces) light coconut milk • 4 cups baby spinach • 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt, stirred • 1/2 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped • 2 naan flatbreads, toasted and sliced
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Servings: 6
When cold weather hits, it’s natural to seek comfort in a variety of forms: warm blankets, layers of sweaters and delicious, hearty meals. Winter is the perfect season for spending time indoors honing cooking skills to take your culinary creations to the next level.
In large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil, ginger, garlic, onions, turmeric, salt and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Cook 6-8 minutes, or until onions begin to brown, stirring frequently. Add chickpeas, sauce and coconut milk; cook 3-4 minutes, or until heated through. Add spinach; cover with lid. Simmer 3-4 minutes, or until spinach is wilted. Mix well. Spoon mixture into six serving bowls and top each with spoonful of yogurt, pinch of cilantro and additional crushed red pepper, to taste. Serve with flatbread slices.
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Cat patrol
The Himalayan is one of the most popular breeds of cat. New home - Tali is headed from Gary’s Adoptable Dogs to Indiana to meet her forever family. For more information about Gary’s or to make a donation, call (501) 745-7346.
What causes dogs’ bad breath?
Most popular cat breeds: Siamese Persian Main Coon Ragdoll Bengal Himalayan American Shorthair Manx Russian Blue Sphynx (Source: vetstreet.com)
Some possible causes of bad doggy breath: Normal mouth bacErnest Hemingway teria from food rem"A man can be destroyed but not defeated." nants. The bacteria multiples and dies, but can produce a bad Crossword Solution smell. Oral tumors, benign or cancerous can trap food and cause inflammation that can cause odors. Digestive problems can cause foul breath as gases contained in the stomach escape from the mouth when stomach contents are regurgitated. Kidney disease allows toxins to build up and can lead to strong odors as ammonia is released by the enzymatic action of saliva Sudoku Solution on the blood toxins. Eating garbage or feces, an obvious one, but remember dogs do enjoy eating half-rotten things. Experts encourage a trip to the vet to find out what is causing that bad breath. If the pooch is fine healthwise, the problem could be a dental one under the gum line. If everything checks out, some suggest brushing your dog’s teeth every day. The pup may even enjoy it.
The Bryant Police Department’s newest member received her badge on Jan. 10. The 6-month-old cat has been named Cad after the operating system used to dispatch calls. An employee of the department was been fostering the kitten since last September when the kitten, her mother and two siblings were taken to the local animal shelter. The officers had a positive response to the kitten and decided to keep her. The Fort Smith Police Department also has a new"pawfficer." Pawfficer Fuzz has his own vest and badge and was sworn in by Cad with her official Bryant Police Department the mayor. badge. (Facebook)
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Fishing Report
Some 3- to 4-pound largemouth bass and white bass over 2 pounds are being caught this week on Millwood Lake in southwest Arkansas. Photo provided by Mike Siefert.
Central Arkansas
Little Red River
(updated 1-8-2020) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service (501-230-0730) said the Little Red River continues to receive small amounts of generation on weekdays, providing good wade and drift-fishing opportunities on all sections of river. Fly patterns of egg pattern, midges, gold ribbed hares ear and pheasant tails can be productive. Notice: The free fly-fishing class will again be offered in Heber Springs this year. The first class will be at 7 pm on Consider hot pink bodies on chartreuse jigheads for Trout Magnet spin fishing. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information.
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 462.07 feet msl (normal conserva-
tion pool: 462.54 feet msl). (updated 1-8-2020) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 462.08 feet msl, 0.04 foot above normal pool of 462.04 feet, and is going to rise with forecast rain. “I hope everyone had a great Christmas and Happy New Year, and do not forget about the 38th annual Arkansas Marine Expo, which will take place at the Statehouse Convention Center Jan. 17-10. For more info go to dgattractions. com. Come on by and say 'hi' and look at all the new boats, tackle and all your on and off-water needs, as wel as the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's fish tank. There will be giveaways, from a new boat on down, and children's events. “Now to the other good stuff. The overall bite is good for all species of fish on the lake. Crappie are eating good anywhere from 18-40 feet of water on a variety of baits with lots of limits coming in most days. Catfish are going good; not many are fishing for them but all three spe-
cies are eating well for this time of year all over lake and rivers. Black bass are scattered from super shallow out to 60 feet. You can drag something, or a lot of moving baits are working. No report on bream. Walleye are eating jighead minnows, crankbaits, jerkbaits, and you can troll. Or, fish straight up and down. A lot of fish are on the move with conditions as the river fish are getting ready to make run, and rest are loading up on the abundant of shad in lake and rivers. Five days after this warm rain, when water clears back up, should be the start of the best bite going forward. “Hybrid and white bass are eating good in lakes and rivers on spoons, inline spinners, hair jigs, etc. in 28-60 feet of water as they will chew four or five times a day. Just stay around the shad. All species are in good shape and the good bite should continue with right conditions all spring.”
North Arkansas
White River
(updated 1-8-2020) John Berry of Berry
Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-4352169) said that during the past week they had no rain, cool temperatures and moderate winds. The lake level at Bull Shoals remained steady at 0.8 foot above seasonal power pool of 659 feet msl. This is 35.2 feet below the top of flood pool. Upstream, Table Rock rose 0.9 foot to rest at 1 foot above seasonal power pool and 15 feet below the top of flood pool. Beaver Lake fell 3.3 feet to rest at 1.5 feet above seasonal power pool and 8.1 feet below the top of flood pool. The White River and Table Rock Lake had heavy generation. There was no wadable water. Norfork Lake fell 0.4 foot to rest at seasonal power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 26.2 feet below the top of flood pool. The Norfork tailwater moderate flows and wadable water most days. Seasonal power pool has been reset for the lakes in the White River system. The lakes are now at or near power pool; expect wadable water in the very near future. The catch-and-release section below Bull Shoals Dam is closed until Jan. 31 to accommodate the brown trout spawn. The state park will be seasonal catchand-release for the same period. All brown trout must be immediately released. In addition, night fishing is prohibited in this area during this period. The White has fished well. The hot spot has been Bull Shoals State Park. The hot flies were olive Woolly Buggers (sizes 8, 10), Y2Ks (sizes 14, 12), prince nymphs (size 14), zebra midges (black with silver wire and silver bead or red with silver wire and silver bead sizes 16, 18),
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pheasant tails (size 14), ruby midges (size 18), root beer midges (size 18), pink and cerise San Juan worms (size 10), and sowbugs (size 16). Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective (John’s current favorite combination is a cerise high water San Juan worm with an egg pattern suspended below it). Use long leaders and plenty of lead to get your flies down.
Bull Shoals Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 659.66 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl). (updated 1-8-2020) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said the clarity is clear and the water is now at a normal level. Surface temperature is 50 degrees. Crappie are good. They’re best around brushpiles and are biting minnows and jigs. Bream are good, also targeting the brush, with worms and crickets. Black bass are excellent. Best catches are coming on Rock Crawler crankbait. Also use an A-rig. Catfish (big blue cats in particular) are good on jugs.
Norfork Tailwater
(updated 1-8-2020) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said Norfork Lake fell 0.4 foot to rest at seasonal power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 26.2 feet below the top of flood pool. The Norfork tailwater moderate flows and wadable water most days. Seasonal power pool has been reset for the lakes in the White River system. The lakes are now at or near power pool; expect wadable water in the very near future.
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The Norfork is fishing much better on the low flows. Navigate this stream with caution as there has been major gravel recruitment at the bottom of Mill Pond and the dock hole over the past two years due to flooding. 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. The fishing is better in the morning. Dry Run Creek is fishing better. With school back in session it will be less crowded during the week. The weekends can be pretty busy. The hot flies have been sowbugs (size 14), Y2Ks (size 12), various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise size 10) and mop flies.
Buffalo National River/Crooked Creek
(updated 1-8-2020) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the Buffalo National River and Crooked Creek are navigable. The smallmouths are much less active in the cold weather. John’s favorite fly is a Clouser minnow. Carefully check the water level before entering Crooked Creek or the Buffalo River. There are no dams on these streams. They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. The water can rise very quickly.
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CHURCH PAGE
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Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Bethel Community 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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LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 3022 Summerhill Place Fairfield Bay, AR 72088 DATE OF DEATH: October 27, 2019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 479 Pinewood Road
PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER (PT. NE1/4 SE1/4), SECTION SIX (6), TOWNSHIP TEN (10) NORTH, RANGE THIRTEEN (13) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NE CORNER OF THE SAID NE1/4 SE1/4, SAID SECTION 6, T-10-N, R-13-W, AND RUN THENCE WEST 425 FEET ALONG AND WITH THE NORTH SIDE OF A COUNTY ROAD, THENCE SOUTH ACROSS SAID COUNTY ROAD, 21 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID POINT BEING IN THE MIDDLE OF A SMALL BRANCH; BEGIN AND RUN THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG AND WITH SAID BRANCH, 150 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE WEST 282 FEET TO A DRIVEWAY, THENCE NORTH 190 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD, THENCE EAST 282 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.10 ACRE, MORE OR LESS. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly 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 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 14th day of January , 2020. By: /s/ Nathan S. Morgan NATHAN S. MORGAN, Bar #2009269 MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
On the 27th day of December, 2019, an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by a distributee was filed with the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas. The following real property is listed in the affidavit: UNIT #3022, BUILDING 3, SUMMER HILL PLACE CONDOMINIUM, FAIRFIELD BAY, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 39, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly 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 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.
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THIS NOTICE first published this 7th day of January , 2020. By: /s/ M. Edward Morgan M. EDWARD MORGAN, Bar #82113 MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
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January 14, 2020
Financial lessons - Shirley students took part in Get Real! Let’s Make a Deal, a financial literacy simulation, last week. The event aimed to be fun while teaching important lessons. (Shirley School District/Facebook)
Clinton’s younger basketball players took on Mayflower last week. (Photo by Robert Snyder)
School Menus Shirley Schools
Jan. 14 - Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin or cereal, yogurt, mixed fruit. Lunch: Nacho grande, Mexicali corn, Spanish rice, refried beans, strawberries. Jan. 15 - Breakfast: Oatmeal, cinnamon toast, cereal, applesauce. Lunch: Sloppy Joe, fries,
Crispitos or taco, beans, cinnamon roll, fruit cup/fruit. Jan. 15 - Breakfast: Cereal, Frudel Strudel, fruit. Lunch: Pizza or chicken parmesan, salad, corn, fruit/juice. Jan. 16 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Turkey roast or Salisbury steak, wheat rolls, creamed potatoes w/ gravy, green beans, Clinton Junior & apple crisp. Senior High Jan. 17 - BreakJan. 14 - Break- fast: Cereal, toast/jelly, fast: Sausage and fruit. Lunch: Cheesebiscuit, fruit. Lunch: burger, oven fries, fruit. baked beans, veggie sticks, mixed fruit. Jan. 16 - Breakfast: Ham, egg and cheese griddles, cereal, apple. Lunch: Frito pie, baby carrots, apple half. Jan. 17 - Breakfast: Chocolate gravy, biscuits, cereal, pineapple. Lunch: Chicken bacon wraps, chips and salsa, veggie sticks, peaches.
The second-, third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students who reached their reading goal enjoyed a day of dodgeball last week. (Clinton Elementary/Facebook)
Shirley Elementary Honor Roll All A’s, 9 weeks
Riley Wolf Jackson Shull Madilyn Olmstead Melissa McKee DeAnna McKay Ainslee Bigelow Alexas Reichard Lexxi Simonton Alex Worthing Aedric Dennison Lex Little Tripp Mannon Jace Meador Macey Watts Brylin Cook
Liberty Gardner Jasmine Gann Tristan Henderson Jordan Delapaz Camille Harrison Shaylea Lancaster Isabelle Shaw
A/B
LoraLynn Sadler Paisley Rowley Bailynn Lawson Lyla Jones Asher Hensley Cora Fish Blake Cooper Jessica Alston Adalyn Davis Rose Meaders Isabella Svigel Brooklyn Bell Damien Gann Raylee Hensley Lilly Rosalez Kaia Seaton Christopher Bradfield Eli Bresnahan William Cook James Fultz Lyric Henderson Bella Jones Keiala Lawson Pacie Miles Legend Murray McClain Slavens
Troy Spencer Rhianna Meeuwsen Autumn Paden Stephen Paden Molly Smith Shelby Turner Blair Berry Aiden Coots Michael Ginn Ryan Harrison Marleigh Clark Krystle Vazquez EmmaRose Sadler Destiny Kilfether Athan Hensley Wrathe Johnson Alex Shull Kenzie Seaton
All A’s, Semester Riley Wolf Jackson Shull Paisley Rowley Melissa McKee Cora Fish DeAnna McKay Ainslee Bigelow Rosie Meaders Alexas Reichard Lexxi Simonton Alex Worthing Noah Fish Brylin Cook Liberty Gardner
A/B, Semester
Madilyn Olmstead Bailynn Lawson Lyla Jones Asher Hensley Blake Cooper Jessica Alston Adalyn Davis Isabella Svigel Chelsea VanBenthuysen Lex Little Sawyer Gardner Tripp Mannon Jace Meador Macey Watts Brooklyn Bell Raylee Hensley Lilly Rosalez Kaia Seaton Christopher Bradfield Eli Bresnahan Destiny Carter William Cook James Fultz Lyric Henderson Bella Jones Keiala Lawson Pacie Miles Joey Slavens McClain Slavens Troy Spencer C.J. Williams