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Restoration underway for early pioneer cabin by Warren Johnson
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Dwight and Judith Wilson spent many of their married years together in South Arkansas after moving from their hometown in Mississippi. They traveled north through Van Buren County many times throughout the years while vacationing. With each passing trip, Mr. Wilson would look at an old cabin along the path and dream of owning and restoring it. When Mr. Wilson was in the third grade, the school he attended burned. Fortunately, there was a little log cabin in the park next door for the children to continue classes as the school was being rebuilt. He said, “Old cabins have amazed me all of my life.” Twenty years ago,
the Wilson’s decided they would stop traveling through Van Buren County and make the community their home. Mr. Wilson said, “You would be hard-pressed to find a place any prettier than this.” After purchasing their land and beginning to settle in, Wilson said he made an offer to buy the old cabin he had looked at so many times in his travels. Mr. Wilson recalled, “We couldn’t get close enough on the price to close a deal.” The old cabin remained neglected for another twelve years. As time went by, the owners decided the cabin had to go and made plans to have it demolished. Mr. Wilson heard the news and made another offer. This time the own-
ers accepted. Mr. Wilson disassembled the cabin and carefully encoded the ends of each log by color and number. All the pieces of the puzzle were thoughtfully placed in his barn for reassembly at a future date. “I am sure there were people who thought we would never be able to put it back together.” he stated. Dwight Wilson is a contractor by trade. He built many new log homes in his career but never restored and reassembled one. Dwight and Judith retired earlier in the year. Shortly thereafter, the quarantine began. He decided to use the time to begin the project he had been dreaming of for years. He cleared some land on his proper-
ty in April and began putting the big puzzle back together. With a little help stacking them, he was able to reassemble the cabin putting almost every log where it was originally placed over 170 years ago! Mr. Wilson pointed out that all the beams, each measuring eight by eight and twenty feet long, were hewn and notched using a broad axe and possibly a crosscut saw as well. He said, “I don’t think I could cut the beams any squarer with a saw mill than they did with a broad axe.” As for the type of wood used, Mr. Wilson said, “I thought the wood was white oak until I started putSee Cabin on page 3
Christmas Comes to Clinton
See more Christmas in Clinton photos on page 12. Photo by Tina Johnson by Tina Johnson
It was a beautiful sight at Archey Fork Park Saturday evening. When the sun went down and the switch was flipped, the park was transformed into a magical wonderland. Thousands of twinkling lights lit the
way for the Cowboy Clydesdales and the Polar Express Train as they paraded by the river and through the woods. What fun it was to ride in a one horse open carriage pulled by Don and Verda Nunley's mare Bessie. Santa's helpers served hot cocoa
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and cookies courtesy Cash Saver, McDonalds, Subway, and Western Sizzlin. Marshmallows were roasted on an open fire from the flaming glow of the Death Star. The newest attraction this year is so sweet it will give you a toothache... a life-size gingerbread house!
Coronavirus By the numbers December 6, 2020 State of Arkansas
Bradley Mitchell Hinkle Booking Date: 12-04-2020 Release Date: 12-04-2020 Theft of property
Kaleb Colt Kirkendoll
Booking Date: 12-04-2020 Failure to appear
• Arkansas • Hospitalizations: 1,056 • Active cases: 18,607 • Deaths: 2,620
Van Buren County
James Dale Simpkins
Booking Date: 12/01/2020 Booking Date: Weapons Felon 12-04-2020 in possession. Possession of Possession of drug drugs and firearms. paraphernalia. Theft of Property. Bond: $50,000
David Lee Barker
• Total Cumulative Cases: 448 • Confirmed Cases: 361 • Total Active Cases: 57 • Total Recovered Cases: 386 • Total Deaths: 4
Whether naughty or nice, everyone had a chance to sit with Santa Claus and whisper in his ear. D.J. McCool played songs of holiday cheer and the carolers sang merrily and bright bidding a Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
The Cowboy Clydesdales were in Clinton all day Saturday giving sleigh rides and spreading holiday joy. Special thanks to Steve Landers for bringing them to town. Photo by Robert Snyder
OEM defunded for 2021 by Warren Johnson
Near the end of last Thursday’s final 2021 budget committee meeting, the Office of Emergency Management chief Jeana Williams asked to speak. Williams began, “I was notified by Judge James last week the OEM will be defunded effective December 31, 2020. I would like answers.” Williams expressed her concern with defunding the OEM during a pandemic. She continued, “This one predicament is what I have trained for. “ Committee chairman Brian Tatum explained the funding for OEM will not be available. “Half of Williams salary has been paid by the county road department for the past two years. At that time, county general was being forced to make substantial budget cuts. Judge James agreed to pay half of OEM with county gen-
eral picking up the balance.” James announced at the regular quorum court meeting last month that the county road department will have a reduction near $500,000 in 2021 due to a decrease in severance tax. Tatum explained, “The OEM budget for 2019 was $72,000. We called other counties. Many of them use part-time staffing and a few use volunteers.” J.P. Sarah Brown said, “I feel like our hands are tied.” Tatum concluded, “We have commitments from the fire services and other volunteers. Hopefully, when we find ourselves in an emergency situation, we can just handle business. This is not personal from any of us. When working on budgets, the numbers have to balance. I hope we can bring the position back someday, if only part-time."
Smash and grab leaves resident disheartened Katie Smith was broken-hearted when she arrived home November 30th to discover she had become the victim of a home invasion. Smith said the robbers stole irreplaceable items belonging to her husband Ernest who passed away earlier this year. The thieves smashed a trophy case containing small items and took belt buckles he won from bull riding competitions as well as a jar of coins. If you have information, please contact the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office at 745-2112. Smith is offering a reward for information leading to the return of her property.
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Accounting for our Heroes By Senator Boozman tasked with finding and Rock and shared up- could be identified. On-
The last time Emily Utterback saw her big brother Samuel Cyrus Steiner was in 1940 when he left home to join the Navy. Because he’d be away for her birthday, he gave her his pocket knife as an early present. During his assignment in Hawaii, he also sent her a handkerchief. It is still one of Emily’s prized possessions because it’s her connection to her brother who went missing in action when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The Little River County, Arkansas native was among the 429 crewmen assigned to the USS Oklahoma who went down with the ship. Steiner’s remains were identified earlier this year and returned to his family last month. This homecoming was made possible by the relentless pursuit of the individuals at the Defense POW/ MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) who are
identifying the remains of men and women who served in uniform. More than 81,000 Department of Defense (DoD) personnel who served from WWII through Operation Iraqi Freedom remain unaccounted for. Leveraging innovative techniques, the agency works to account for those missing using the largest and most diverse skeletal identification laboratory in the world. By partnering with non-governmental organizations and government agencies to conduct research and extensive excavations, it has been able to account for service members in all corners of the globe and bring hope to families. Several times each year, DoD provides families with information about the ongoing activities and efforts to account for their missing loved ones. In November, the agency hosted a Family Member Update in Little
dates with individuals representing 149 personnel. DPAA planned to have an in-person meeting, but launched its inaugural virtual event to comply with public health requirements due to COVID-19. The pandemic has created new hurdles for the agency. Fortunately, the team has been able to continue its forensic analyses that has resulted in the identification of 120 unaccounted personnel in Fiscal Year 2020 including Steiner and fellow Oklahoma sailor Mess Attendant Third Class Isaac Parker from Woodson, Arkansas. The return of these Arkansans to their families has been a long time coming. Navy personnel worked from December 1941 through June 1944 to recover the remains of the fallen. The service members were buried in cemeteries in Hawaii until they were disinterred in 1947 so they
ly 35 Oklahoma crew members were positively identified and the remains of the other sailors and Marines were buried in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. In 2015, forensic advancements prompted the reexamination of remains associated with the Oklahoma. As of early December, 279 members of the ship’s crew have been identified. DPAA personnel will continue looking for those missing in action and give answers to families waiting to hear their loved one has been found. Emily Utterback waited nearly 80 years to hear her brother had been identified. That news came this year on her birthday. We are grateful that Fireman First Class Steiner has returned home. We remain committed to providing closure for the tens of thousands of other families who deserve that same resolution.
School Menus December 7-11 Clinton Pre School / Elementary Menu Monday
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Chicken Strips Creamed Potatoes Broccoli Fruit Wheat Roll Milk
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Clinton High School Menu Monday
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December 8, 2020
THAT
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by Freeda Baker Nichols
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day I was a small child that December 7, 1941 when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in a surprise attack on a Sunday morning. President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed December 7, 1941, “a date which will live in infamy”. I was too young to pay attention to grownups' talk and worries about the war, but later on, I do remember when my older sisters’ husbands were overseas in the army, fighting in the war. Both of them were with the troops at Normandy. My oldest brother was called up and served in the Army Air Corp. Even though he stayed stateside, there was a casualty of a plane crash that left its mark in his memory of a soldier dying. Still later on, my second older brother volunteered for the Navy. I’m not sure of the dates he served and I’m thinking it might have been just before the war ended or perhaps just after it ended. But his letters back home were censored. He was aboard a ship in the Pacific. He wasn’t allowed to write home and tell where he was located. But he devised a message that gave our parents a clue to where his ship was located. He asked the question in
his letter “How is Pearl Harper?” Our folks did not know a Pearl Harper and therefore they figured out that he was at Pearl Harbor! That message had to be a consolation to our parents. They must have been proud that all three of their sons served America in the military. The brother just older than me enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. My husband and my younger sister’s husband both made their careers in the Air Force. My sister’s son is presently serving. Although my dad had registered for the draft during World War I, he was never called into service. But, in my opinion, he definitely would have made a patriotic soldier. He was a patriotic citizen who loved our country. I remember when WWII was over, how happy everyone was to hear the great news. Daddy and the neighbors set off dynamite to celebrate. Newspaper headlines declared the great victory! It was a joyous time in a united America! All the men in my family who served our country came home safely and uninjured. My family had and still has so much to be thankful for. Proud to be Americans!
Fundraiser was big success A fundraiser was held at the Eoff Ranch store Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday. Fundraising efforts included a bake sale, hot chocolate stand, vendor donations and a
donation from the Eoff family. Over $2,000 was raised. The money will be donated to the Clinton schools for their backpack program for the kids.
“12 Month Garden Tidbits” by Jeffry Burgess I have started growing
Recent temperatures in the low 20s killed the last of my garden lettuce. If I had covered it the night before, all would have been well, but I didn’t. I very much enjoy a few organic lettuce leaves on sandwiches and in wraps, so I went looking in my seed storage box and found a packet of lettuce seeds. It is hard to get seeds started outdoors in cold weather, but not in a warm house. Now
lettuce indoors. I have the perfect planter for my kitchen window and have begun the process that will give me lettuce leaves in as little as 3 weeks, using some simple techniques that will accelerate the harvest. This is a low effort project that almost anyone can do. For more information on this subject check out the “12 Months of Gardening” column, appearing in The Voice’s last edition of December.
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Jim Bellinger riding his iconic blue Ford tractor.
Remembering Jim Bellinger by Amaline Wallace that was the only way while he was still young.
There has never been anybody who loved the city of Clinton more than my dad, Jim Bellinger. December 10th is his birthday. He would have been 103 years old. He worked 20 years for the city way past normal retirement until he was 90. He worked every day from daylight until dark. He was so proud of the street sign with his name on it and the plaque of appreciation from Clinton Main Street CARES back in 2002. He’s been gone 10 years, but I can still see his old blue tractor in my mind’s eye every time I drive through town because he was always visible in one spot or another. Nobody could ever convince him to slow down and take it easy. At the end, he kept a rope tied around the steering wheel of the blue tractor because
he could pull himself up into the seat. He took great pride in maintaining the grounds and right-of-ways, making everything look as neat and beautiful as possible. Many times he would call me to bring my camera over to take a picture of the freshly mowed city park. The beauty of green grass and clean fields seemed to fill his soul with a peace that only old farmers understand, and he loved having photos of his work. He was the hardest working man I have ever known, too. He raised all his kids to work hard for everything we needed. He was born in Cash, Arkansas, in 1917, one of 9 children. After his father died, the family moved around a lot following the migrant crops with all the kids working and trying to survive. Afterward, he ended up in Crabtree
He joined the CCC for 3 years when he was 18. He was stationed first in Jacksonville then in Idaho with a logging crew opening up wilderness for new roads, where he was a cook. He was also part of a local hillbilly band there and played guitar. He married my mother Florence at 21 (the Rameys also lived at Crabtree, she was 17) and had 5 kids. He went by train to Oregon during the war to work in the dairy effort to feed troops. He left this area a few times going back to Oregon with his family to work in sawmills and on a dairy farm, but he always came back after saving money for a down payment and mortgage payments on a farm here in the Pee Dee community. Van Buren County was in his blood and kept calling him back. Life on the farm is a whole ‘nother story for another time.
Reassembly and restoration progress Fall 2020
Dwight Wilson sitting on the front porch relaxing in his rocker. thetic insulating foam Cabin material. The modfrom page 1 ern chinking is slightly spongy to the touch afting it back together.” ter curing. A commerHe concluded, “It is cial machine exists to virgin pine, and that is apply the material, but the reason it has last- Wilson has applied all ed so long. Our fast of his by hand. He said growth pine we have it took a month to comnow would never last plete the outside and a that long.” couple of weeks to finAxe markings are ish the inside. visible down the sides A farm sink is as and ends of each log. close as it will get to The corner notches are having a kitchen and angled perfectly to pre- the bathroom will be vent rain from entering an outhouse. Mr. Wilthe cabin and damag- son smiled and said, ing the wood. While the “The outhouse will cabin is being restored have all of our modand being mindful to ern conveniences.” He keep it authentic, Wil- said he hopes to have son said he is updat- the cabin completed ing it a little. It now has during the first half of electricity and will be 2021. He would like to heated and cooled. have people use it for The chinking be- events such as famtween the logs is no ily reunions, birthday longer made from mud parties, and maybe and grass, but a syn- small weddings. Ca-
tering will be available with an outdoor grille on the back deck. He believes he will be able to accommodate 50 to 75 people. He smiled really big and said a young couple stopped and asked to use it as a backdrop for their wedding photos a while back. The information he has indicates the cabin dates to 1850 and has been used as a residence and a trading post. The cabin now sits in the woods with the old stagecoach road in front. It is only a couple of miles from its original location. Mr. Wilson said, “This cabin has too much history in our community to allow it to be destroyed. I want people to use it. I hope people are still enjoying it in another 170 years.“
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Obituaries
Thomas Ivy
was a hard worker and an even bigger dreamer. He was full of so many wonderful ideas and plans most could not even imagine. He loved spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. Thomas enjoyed working on cars and trucks, doing just about any kind of mechanic work. He could fix just about anything he touched. He is going to be missed dearly by all that knew him. Visitation will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Halfmoon Church in Clinton, Arkansas with the funeral following at 3:00 pm. Interment will follow at the Halfmoon Cemetery. We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 66 percent of facility capacity at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
Thomas Nathaniel Ivy was born on September 19, 1963 to Thomas and Wanda Ivy in Little Rock, Arkansas and passed from this life on November 27, 2020 in Searcy, Arkansas. He was a loving son, husband, father, papa, brother, and friend. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Ivy, grandparents, and sister, Sandra Byers. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Wanda Ivy, wife, Carol Ivy, daughters; Creller Brooke Fultz (Travis), Stephanie Jean Kidd (Anthony), nine grandchildren; Ashley, Daisy-Rhea, Jolynn, James, Haley, Kinley, Natalie, Nova, Jayden, brothers; Stephen Ivy (Lisa) of Copperas Cove, Texas, Brian Ivy of Odessa, Texas, other relatives, and many friends. Thomas was a wonderful man. He loved the Lord and he cherished his family. He and the love of his Karen Dunham Karen Ann Dunlife, Carol were married for 32 years. Thomas ham, 64 of Scotland,
Arkansas, departed from this world on Friday, December 4, 2020. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. with services following at 2:00 p.m.. Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Scotland Lighthouse Church with Brother Donnie Love and Sister Sheila Gardner officiating. Burial will follow at Foster Cemetery in Scotland. Pallbearers are Cody Lowder, Connor Lowder, Johnathan Haines, Ely Hagans, Paul Dunham, Donald Ramsey. Honorary Pallbearers are Steven Lowder, Jay Hagans, Bill Haines. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Karen's online register book, please go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Evelyn Crow
Evelyn Elizabeth Crow, age 76 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, November 30th, 2020 at Somerset Nursing Facility in Yellville, Arkansas. She was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on January 12th, 1944
December 8, 2020 Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020 at his home. He was born in Oregon County, Missouri on June 23rd, 1960 to Edwin Jesse Woods and Irene Gifford Woods. Jerry spent his working years as a truck driver and a mechanic. He loved to scrap and work on old cars. Taking something old and making it look like new was a talent he excelled at. He enjoyed visiting with friends and buddy's that stopped by the shop. His presence will be greatly missed by friends and family. Survivors include his wife of 8 years, Judy Durham Woods of the home; step-son, David Weeks of Branson, MO; step-daughter, Darla Yarbrough and husband Jason of Morning Star; four step-grandchildren, River Yarbrough, Sawyer Yarbrough, Harlan Yarbrough and Jasper Yarbrough; brother, James Woods of Marshall; and sister, Martha Crawford of Marshall. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Irene Woods; and his siblings, W.T. Woods, Lorene Horton, Roy Woods and Jesse Edwin Woods. Funeral services will be private at a later date. Burial will be in Edwin Watts Cemetery near 60 of Leslie.
to Louis Otto "L.O." Bluerock Sr. and Geraldine Elizabeth Enderby Bluerock. Evelyn graduated from Pine Bluff High School. After marriage to her husband, Joe Dale Crow she followed him wherever the railroad took him and raised their two boys. They would spend their time camping, traveling, and enjoyed cruising the roads in their street rods. After Joe's retirement they moved back to Arkansas and shortly after bought the Crow's Nest, an antique and collectable establishment. Evelyn spent many long hours working there. After Joe's death in 2018 she retired and enjoyed time at home. She had an amazing green thumb and spent many hours gardening and enjoying her flowers. She loved to feed the squirrels, chipmunks and birds. Survivors include two sons, Joe Dale "JD" Crow Jr. of Fort Worth, TX and Timothy Louis Crow of Leslie; two grandchildren, Lauren Elizabeth Benet and husband Andy of Sherwood and Emily Anne Crow of Little Rock; three great-grandchildren, Griffin Andrew Benet, Skyleigh Benet and Lorelai Anne Benet; two sisters, Barbara Bluerock Harris-Chambliss and husband Dan of Pine Bluff and Mary Harris of Murfreesboro,
North Carolina; and a host of other family and friends who will also mourn her passing. Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, Louis Otto and Geraldine Bluerock; her husband, Joe Dale Crow who passed away in 2018; and brother, Louis Bluerock Jr. Graveside services for Evelyn will be 1:00 PM Friday, December 4th, 2020 at Dennard Cemetery in Van Buren County with Bro. Tommy Jolly officiating. Bearers will be Mike Crow, Colby Crow, Rickey Don Crow, Daniel Cook, Kenneth Keeling and Carl Lee Crow. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we are practicing social distancing at our graveside services and all patrons are required to provide and wear their own masks. Anyone with underlying health conditions are advised to please stay home. You may sign our online guestbook on our website: w w w. r o l l e r f u n e r a l homes.com/marshall
The horse continued to gallop as the panther kept pace and hoped the steed would falter, but the magnificent animal was strong and sturdy. Eventually, the panther surpassed the duo and began jumping ahead from the crag to the branches of trees. His body stretched as he leaped into the air aiming for the horse’s haunches. Fortunately for Parker, the panther was no match for the equine. His powerful companion proved himself in-
fallible. Parker heard the sound of rushing water. He realized he was near the bottom of the mountain and the river lay ahead. The panther was behind him and beginning to slow down. The river was higher than usual and moving swiftly, but it was no problem for the horse to cross. Upon the other side, Parker looked backward as the horse continued to gallop. He watched the panther ease into the wa-
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Parker and the Panther
by Tina Lewis Johnson
It was the summer of 1852 when Jonathan Parker began his 60 mile journey back home from Clinton, Arkansas. He didn’t need to worry about getting lost, there was only one road, the Clinton Road, and it ended at Yellville, his hometown. The pack of mail hanging off his horse was light. There were only a few letters and a handful of newspapers to deliver. His next and only delivery before returning to Yellville was the post office in Les-
lie, but before he could get there, he had to survive over twenty miles of rugged wilderness. The trail snaked upward through a forest of thick virgin pine. It was a difficult journey across the mountain. The path was steep, and there were plenty of rocky bluffs to avoid. The fall to the bottom of a canyon would mean certain death. The young man had ridden all day in the warm sunshine without seeing a single person or homestead. He was nearly 20 years old and new to the post. Carrying mail was a job for the young and adventurous. He was eager, and like most men his age, he was fearless to a fault. Soon he would be at his destination for the night with only one more hour to go. Although he would never admit it, he was tired, and he urged the horse to pick up his pace.
Like most mail carriers, he traveled alone, and on this particular trip, he was also unarmed. He rounded a bend in the road and on the other side met a most adamant foe. Upon a rocky ledge sat a large panther. He gave out a cry and jumped from his perch. The wild cat sprinted toward Parker. Parker encouraged his horse to gallop faster, but the cat was gaining on them. Parker looked backward to see the panther close to the horse's back hooves. Back and forth the cat ran from one side and then to the other. The road began to descend. There were two miles of steep grade ahead with a beautiful view of the valley to the west. Parker knew finding himself at the bottom of that ravine would not be such a pretty picture. He held tightly to the reins hoping his best friend would not let him down.
ter and begin to swim. They turned around a bend, and that was the last he saw of the big cat. A while later, they had arrived at their destination a little worse for wear but with an amazing story to tell. Jonathan Parker continued to carry the mail thereafter, but he never had another experience such as that. Nevertheless, whenever he passed over that rocky mound, he would ride his horse just a little bit faster.
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
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The White family’s annual Christmas display, at the Crabtree corner, is a work in progress. For more, see the Crabtree News.
James & Joyce Burns Scotland
I received word the Scotland Community Center will not have lunch this week. We have some in our area that have tested positive of the virus and will be in quarantine for ten days. We will let you know when the Center is going to open again. It is safer to take extra precautions than to take a chance on spreading the virus. Ina Cassell loaned me a book and I am anxious to find time to read it. I was surprised to see that it was written by Autumn Mathis Smith. Daughter of Cleo Mathis and she graduated from Scotland High School in 2004. It is wonderful to see what she has accomplished and it is encouraging to others who may have set
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goals for themselves that seem impossible to achieve. I remember Autumn as a student. I lost track of her after she graduated. I did hear she was a motivational speaker and traveled a lot. I also knew she was a runner and a trainer. I did not know that she had written a book or that she owned and operated Autumn Smith Inspires, which is a company committed to supporting and encouraging Christian professionals. She has a team that works with her and they offer practical Biblical applications in the form of training, written materials, and speaking events to encourage personal and professional success. Her office is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The name of her book is Prospering. It is available on Amazon. We
are very proud of Autumn and hope there is another book in the works. We still have a few nice days before it gets really cold. Let's all take advantage of it and finish those last few things we still have to do. If you have Scotland News and want us to get it into the paper, please call 592-3935. Stay safe and have a great week.
Jeffry Burgess Crabtree
Thursday, EHC meets in the Alread FUN Park at 1:30 p.m., weather permitting. Bring a chair and wear a mask. Saturday, in the southeastern predawn sky, the delicate sliver of the old crescent moon will pair with bright Venus. For several hours after sun-
rise, sharp eyes can still see Venus to the left of the moon. Muzzleloaders take to fields and forest Saturday through Monday for their last chance for deer this season. Check the Regs for details. Saturday is Recycling Day, 8 - 10 a.m., at the Alread cafeteria. Also there at 9 a.m., ACCDA holds its board meeting, followed by the Inter-organizational meeting at 10 a.m. Volunteers gather at the FUN Park, Saturday, 1 p.m., to setup Christmas decorations and lights. The Alread community party, originally scheduled for later, has been cancelled. Sunday after dusk until before dawn Monday, the Geminid meteor shower will be at its best. It is often bright and intensely colored. At 2 a.m., as we pass through the densest portion of an asteroid’s debris field, up to 120 per hour are possible. Monday the new moon is official at 10:16 a.m. Next Wednesday, the bookmobile visit to Tilly and Zion Hill is cancelled. Marjorie Koone, of Rex Road, called to talk. She said about 100 people attended the Bob Gaut memorial service at the Alread gym. Bob was a regular contributor to The Voice. She also said the EHC building in Rupert has had its problems fixed. EHC is still in discussion about when activities will start again there. And finally, she mentioned her leg injury is getting better. That was good news
November Marriages
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Paul Hoedemaker, 49 of Clinton and Amanda Tuell, 36, of Clinton Jacob Shaver, 20, of Shirley and Christy Mapes, 20, of Shirley Eddy Campbell, 63, of Sherwood and Cor-
Page 5 as Marj is normally a dedicated walker. The White family’s annual Christmas display, on the Crabtree corner, has begun to go up. It was already quite a sight when I stopped to marvel this past weekend, but it looked like more was yet to come. It’s one of their ways of giving back to the community. We salute you and give thanks. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west Hwy. 16 community, call or text Jeffry Burgess, 745-1249.
There are other unmarked graves there, but I have no idea who they belong to. I had green tomatoes in the garden when it froze on November 30th. I am still eating tomatoes out of my garden and I still have bok choy growing in my yard which is vitamin packed to add to my salads .
Patsy Ward Formosa
Thelma Murray Shirley
Kathy Garrigus's grand daughter Keena and Aaron Ivy and sons Colton & Sawyer of New Jersey had Thanksgiving dinner with her and the rest of the family. They also visited his dad Raymond Ivy of Mount Vernon, who had some health problems. On Friday, Nancy Van Horn, of Monticello, came in to visit her family. Her family got together for their Thanksgiving meal at the home of her sister Bobbi Jo Duncan in the Barrens Community. Emma Swofford, had visitors Sunday, for worship and lunch she had a missionary Steve Neal of Dolph and Mr & Mrs Betts of Clinton. Belinda and Ron Haynes had visitors for the Thanksgiving Holiday, son Paden Haynes of North Little Rock, son Mason & Ashlee & grandsons Zane and Finn of McDonald, Ohio. Also Belinda's mother, Frankie Clark of Shivers, Mississippi . Thelma & Jimmy Murray's biggest news is we are well and on Friday we were able to put markers at the graves of his great grandmother Elcie Jane Weaver Hooten and his great uncle Arkley Hooten in the Settlement Cemetery.
lett Warmath, 57, of Ward Trevor Sneed, 27, of Shirley and Lacey Mitchell, 36, of Shirley Ronald Flowers, 77, of Mountain Home and Nina Flowers, 71, of Quitman James Lovell, 28, of Cleveland and Janis Norris, 27, of Cleveland Raymond Davis, 69, of Fairfield Bay and Pamela Kervin, 65, of Fairfield Bay Loyd-Larry Elkins,
Frankie and Erica Ward and boys visited Marva and R G last weekend. They rode their side by side all around their place. That sounds like fun! They also went hunting a couple mornings, but didn't see any bucks. They brought the grand dog, Oakley, he is a miniature Australian Shepherd. I'm thinking he might be a wee bit spoiled. Marva had Sindee and David over for Sindee's birthday on The 29th. John came over and brought some pulled pork, so they had barbecue sandwiches and Thanksgiving leftovers. That sounds like a pretty good meal to me! Ruth Webb spotted some deer at her feeder this week. She said they are all shapes and sizes! Ann Mann and her brother, Roger Beaver, of Conway went to Kennett, Missouri this week to attend the funeral of their brother, Douglas Beaver. Our condolences go out to their family. Have a good week and stay safe! God bless all.
Clubs
The Idlehour Bridge Club met at the home of Mary Edwards, High - Mary Edwards, Second - Cathy Farnell, Traveling - Conie Reamey, Bingo - Billie Fendley
25, of Bee Branch and Kara Burris, 21, of Bee Branch Shawn Davidson, 47, of Clinton and Hannah Church, 28, of Clinton Jesse Churches, 20, of Clinton and Bunnie Hagen, 18, of Clinton Jerry Nitz, III, 20, of Clinton and Katherine Brime, 21, of Clinton Chad Duncan, 49, of Shirley and Desha Hinshaw, 48, of Shirley
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Genealogy of the Van Buren County Whillocks by Eugene Smith first three generations eloe's
NOTE: Last week's Patterson genealogy left off one approved Revolutionary ancestor - Jonathan Stevenson (1747 Worcester Co., MD - 1796 Worcester Co., MD), married to Nancy Mills (17541800). Jonathan was an Ensign in the Snow Hill Militia Battalion company commanded by James Patterson (the Revolutionary War ancestor featured in last week's report). Jonathan's daughter, Rebecca (Stevenson) White, a widow, was the wife of James Revel Patterson, the grandson of Revolutionary Patriot James Patterson & wife, Sarah Revel. This report will give some background on the Whillocks of Van Buren County and bring the line down to the first members of the family to settle in this county. It is envisioned that it will take two installments to cover the
of the family in this area. Also, I will mention various Lineage Societies in which the Whillock ancestry qualifies descendants for membership. The first Wheelock (former spelling) for whom I have a record is the Revolutionary Patriot, John Wheelock (ca 1750 NC - ca 1843 Washington Co., TN) who was married to Sarah Kincheloe (ca 1754 VA - after 1837 Washington Co., TN). To be considered as a Revolutionary War Patriot if one was not in the military, a person must have demonstrated active support of the Revolutionary cause. John Wheelock is a Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) accepted Patriot who provided beef and other provisions and supplies to the Continental Army during the Revolution. Note: Sarah Kinch-
father, John Kincheloe,, Jr. ( ca. 1728 Stafford Co., VA 1809 Washington Co., TN), also a DAR/SAR accepted Revolutionary War Patriot, provided supplies to the Continental Army. Also, for those who may be interested, Sarah's mother, Mary (Wickliffe) Kincheloe's was the 2nd great granddaughter of David Wickliffe who immigrated from England to Maryland in 1635 and served in the Maryland Colonial House of Representatives. That lineage is approved from David Wickliffe down through the Whillock family and qualifies descendants for membership in The Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, The First Families of Maryland, and several other lineage societies. John and Sarah (Kincheloe) Wheelock had 10 children: John K., Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah, Rosannah, Charles, James, Catherine, Enoch, And
The Clinton flood of 1982 by Jeff Stansbery regard from the Corp of las Horton’s Montgom-
Thirty-eight years ago Clinton experienced a devastating flood. The water overflowed the banks of the Little Red River and Archey Creek. The water streamed into downtown Clinton flooding businesses and destroying hundreds of thousands of dollars in merchandise and equipment. "It came so fast there wasn’t time to prepare for it or stop it," one flood witness stated. The rain poured steady all night on December 2, 1982. The next morning, downtown Clinton looked like a lake. One man drove around a barricade and drowned. Clinton Mayor Richard McCormac was a senior at Clinton High School when the flood occurred. He remembered hearing a steady roar of rain that never seemed to end and cattle bawling the night it flooded. He said there was a flood in Clinton in 1977, but it wasn't nearly as devastating. After the 1982 flood, the Little Red River was dredged to spur the water downstream to prevent future flooding. McCormac said more work is likely to be done in this
Engineers and the Nature Conservancy. To get a perspective on how quick the waters came, I talked to several people who were in the middle of it. John Hargis, owner of the Huddle House in Clinton, was part-owner in a family business downtown at that time. Simpson's Clothing Store was owned by John, his wife Sunny, as well as Mary Burgess and Lexy Simpson. John recalled that it rained for many days until the ground was saturated with water. On December 1st, the flooding in downtown already began. John tried to salvage the clothes at Simpson's by putting them higher off the floor, but he soon realized it was a futile endeavor. Instead, John waded waist deep in the store and grabbed the company records and left praying he would not drop them in the flood waters. Downtown Clinton is a low-lying area making it susceptible to minor floods. Flooding occurred in the past, but nothing could prepare them for the deluge of the 1982 flood! Other stores severely impacted were Dal-
ery Wards and Herman Bond’s clothing store. The water was ten feet deep in Bond’s store and ruined everything. Shannon's Supply never recovered from the small fortune of lumber the water swept away. Dr. Don Warren took his boat downtown and rescued people trapped in buildings. For example, Jack Lewis, an attorney, fell asleep in his office and woke up to find he couldn’t leave. With water constantly rising, Jack had to ride it out on his desk as he floated toward the ceiling. Sid King, owner of the local radio station downtown, recalled being on the air the night before. As the storm moved in, the power went out. He drove north of town to inspect the radio transmitter tower. He discovered a tornado had uprooted the trees and blew them across the road. The transmitter tower, however, was undamaged. Sid had previously purchased a $20,000 piece of recording equipment for the station. Sid put the piece on his desk upright and covered it with plastic. Unfortunately, the water rose above the ceil-
George, The Whillocks of Van Buren County are descended from the 9th child, Enoch Wheelock/Whillock. Enoch was one of several of John and Sarah's children who adopted the Whillock spelling which caused some bitter feelings between them and the ones who have continued to the present day with the older Wheelock spelling. The ninth child of John and Sarah Wheelock, Enoch Whillock (1794 Washington Co., TN - ca. 1853 Jefferson Co., TN), was born and raised in the community of Harmony, Washington Co., TN. Enochwas a member of the Tennessee Militia during the War of 1812 and is accepted for membership in the National Society Daughters of the War of 1812 and the General Society Sons of the War of 1812. On 14 April 1818 in Washington County, Enoch married Lucinda Irwin ( ca. 1800 VA
- before 1850 TN), the Daughter of George Irwin (1775-1849) and Nancy Walker (17851820). Enoch and Lucinda had 8 known children (there is some indication that they lost one or two others in childbirth or very young): Catherine, John, Jackson William, Sarah, George Washingtom, James and Margaret. The father of the Whillocks who settled in Van Buren County was George Wasnington Whillock (2 April 1838 Harmony, Washington Co., TN - 7 February 1882 Humansville, Polk Co., MO; buried in the Plum Grove Cemetery, Donnegan, Polk Co., MO). George married on 10 August 1863 in Roane Co., TN to Margaret Irene Robertson (9 August 1846 VA-24 April 1918 Marshall, Serey Co., AR, buried in the Marshall Cemetery). Margaret was the daughter of Alan Deatherage Robertson (1812- 1896) and
ing and completely destroyed the expensive equipment as well as the rest of the electronic devices in the station. He said there was approximately $100,000 in damages inside the building. Above the ceiling tiles in the radio station is a mark indicating the height to which the water level rose. It measures over eight and a half feet from the floor. The radio station is the lowest point in downtown Clinton. Sid recalled the Salvation Army and the National Guard helped many people by bringing in food and supplies to the residents. Interestingly, John Hargis and Sid King both said the water re-
ceded almost as quickly as it flooded. Because he wasn’t able to drive home, Sid stayed at a friend’s house until the day after the flood. It took several years for the businesses in downtown Clinton to recover from the flood of 1982. Remember, recounting events from 38 years ago may be sketchy and perspectives may vary, but I appreciate those who shared their memories with the Voice
Mary Ann Peters (18191900; both buried in the Marshall Cemetery. George and Margaret had 5 children: John William, Joseph Tolliver, Jacob Shem, Emma, and James Allen. George was a Confederate veteran of the Civil War, a 4th Sergeant in Company F, 43rd Tennessee Infantry, thus qualifying his descendants for membership in the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. George's wife, Margaret, drew a Confederate Widow's pension until she died in 1918.
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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 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION NO. 71PR-20-109 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF INGE WEAVER, deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 187 Pine Knot Road Fairfield Bay, AR 72088 DATE OF DEATH: September 26, 2020 The undersigned was appointed Executrix of the estate of the above-named decedent on November 16, 2020. A contest of the probate can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 24th day of November, 2020. AMANDA THOMPSON, Executrix
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Notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed in the County Court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, to revert Lots 1-19 and 21-31 of Eagle Vista Subdivision-Revised to acreage. A hearing has been scheduled for the 23rd day of December, 2020, at 9 A.M., in the Van Buren County Quorum Courtroom, Clinton, Arkansas, at which time the Petition will be presented to the County Judge for approval. Any person having an objection to the Court granting said Petition is hereby notified to appear at the hearing to demonstrate why the aforementioned platted lands should not be reduced to acreage. First published December 1, 2020 /s/ Kent Tester . KENT TESTER #89123 TESTER LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Petitioner 230 Highway 65 N., Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-7077 kent@testerlaw.com
LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION 71PR-2020-111 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NICHOLAS NAHAS, deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 22 Lee Road Oak Hill, NY 12460 DATE OF DEATH: November 3, 2018 On the 18th day of November, 2020, 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: THE S1/2 SE1/4 NW1/4 CONTAINING19.974 ACRES, THE NE1/4 SW1/4, CONTAINING 40.129 ACRES, THE SE1/4 SW1/4, CONTAINING 40.297 ACRES, SECTION 27, AND THE NE1/4 NW1/4, CONTAINING 40.481 ACRES, SECTION 34, ALL IN T-12-N, R-14-W, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS, BEGINNING AT A SET IRON PIN AT THE COMMON ¼ SECTION CORNER TO SECTIONS 27 AND 34, T-12-N, R-14-W, THENCE S 01°39’11” W A DISTANCE OF 1324.98 FEET TO A SET IRON PIN AT THE SE CORNER OF THE NE1/4 NW1/4 SECTION 34; THENCE N 88°26’30” W A DISTANCE OF 1329.60 FEET TO A IRON PIN AT THE SW CORNER OF THE NE1/4 NW1/4; THENCE N 01°35’17” E A DISTANCE OF 1326.02 FEET TO A SET IRON PIN AT THE SW CORNER OF THE SE1/4 SW1/4 SECTION 27; THENCE N 01°14’32” E A DISTANCE OF 1323.28 FEET TO A SET IRON PIN AT THE NW CORNER OF THE SE1/4 SW1/4; THENCE N 01°14’32” E A DISTANCE OF 1323.28 FEET TO A SET IRON PIN AT THE NW CORNER OF THE NE1/4 SW1/4; THENCE N 01°48’15” E A DISTANCE OF 660.62 FEET TO A IRON PIN AT THE NW CORNER OF THE S1/2 SE1/4 NW1/4; THENCE S 87°57’05” E A DISTANCE OF 1319.89 FEET TO A IRON PIN AT THE NE CORNER OF THE S1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4; THENCE S 01°46’47” W A DISTANCE OF 657.65 FEET TO A STONE MONUMENT AT THE CENTER OF SECTION 27; THENCE S 01°00’11” W A DISTANCE OF 1319.68 FEET TO A SET IRON PIN AT THE NE CORNER OF THE SE1/4 SW1/4; THENCE S 01°00’11” W A DISTANCE OF 1319.68 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; CONTAINING AN AGGREGATE OF 6,136,796 SQUARE FEET, OR 140.881 ACRES. 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 24th day of November, 2020. By: /s/ Nathan S. Morgan NATHAN S. MORGAN, Bar #2009269 MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 244 Highway 65 N, Suite 5 Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION No. CIV-2020-106 GORDON HECK PLAINTIFF VS. MATTHEW GOTHARD and SHANNAH GOTHARD, husband and wife DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF COMMISSIONER’S SALE
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Circuit Court of Van Buren County made and entered on the 5st day of November, 2020 in a certain cause, No. 71CV-20-106, then pending therein between Plaintiff, Gordon Heck and the Defendants, Matthew Gothard and Shannah Gothard, husband and wife, the undersigned, as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public venue to the highest bidder, at the County Courthouse, in which said Court is held, in the County of Van Buren, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on the 9th day of December, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., the following described real estate, situated in Van Buren County, Arkansas, to-wit: APARTMENT 73, CHELSEA GLADE CONDOMINIUM, FAIRFIELD BAY, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 51 AND PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 3, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME, MASTER DEED AND BY-LAWS. LESS AND EXCEPT OIL, GAS AND OTHER MINERALS. TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a surety bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with approved surety, bearing interest at the rate of ten percent per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money. Given under my hand this 20th day of November, 2020. /s/ Debbie Gray Circuit Clerk This notice published on November 24, 2020.
December 8, 2020
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Fishing Report
The feeding frenzy of largemouth bass, as well as white bass, in Millwood Lake continues for anglers, including this Texas angler who was visiting. Photo provided by Mike Siefert.
Central Arkansas
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 458.76 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.04 feet msl). (updated 12-32020) Fish ’N Stuff (501834-5733) in Sherwood says smallmouth bass are biting well on Alabama rigs, jerkbaits and Rat-L-Traps on main lake points and along creeks.
Little Red River
(updated 12-32020) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips.com (501-6909166) said the river remains clear after light rain during the night on Wednesday. Generation has been sporadic with mostly afternoon releases for one to two hours. As always, it’s best to check the schedule for the next day and call during the day to verify the schedule. Rainbows are taking egg patterns and small midge pupa. The browns are taking egg patterns. Please try fishing below the
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“Trout fishing the White River waters around Cotter in the Arkansas Ozarks in December can be chilly, but cold weather fishing has lots of advantages, not the least of which is feeling like you've got the river to yourself. You might not see another angler for hours, but you'll always see some rainbows and very likely a brown or two. “You'll be able to bring some in for yourself if you add some garlic scented egg patterns to your bait mix. Can't find it? Just include some minced garlic in a jar or package of artificial bait (doesn't even have to be egg patterns) and let it steep for a day or so. Remember, though, it is considered scented bait, not for use in a catch-and-release area.” While Bull Shoals Lake has achieved the desired elevation for the season (659 feet msl), “we continue to see fairly sizable releasNorth es, so don't leave those Arkansas heavier weights at home. We've had some White River success this week with (updated 12-3- orange and brown 2020) Cotter Trout Dock flashy baits: maribou (870-435-6525) said, jigs, quarter-ounce with redds to catch the fish that are feeding on the eggs drifting off the redd. Avoid harassing the fish that are on the redds spawning. These fish will probably be caught by foul hooking rather than taking the fly. It is that time of the year when you should be careful when wading the shoals where the fish are trying to spawn. A redd is an area on the bottom of the river in the gravel where the fish have cleaned the debris from the rocks and lay their eggs in the gravel. These areas are easily identified by being cleaner and shining on the bottom. Please avoid wading through these areas. Disturbing the eggs destroys them and therefore reduces the amount of browns in the river. Wade around, not through the redds.The browns are not stocked in the Little Red River and depend on this spawn to survive.
the higher water, gold/ orange Cleos, and Blue Foxes with an orange/ red bell. “When planning your winter fishing trip and checking the weather, study the nighttime lows as well as the daytime highs. Figure that your day will start at the lowest temperature from the night before, and it may even be several degrees colder on the water. Layer up and you'll enjoy your trip a whole lot more. We're looking forward to a healthy, safe Christmas season!”
Bull Shoals Lake
As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lake’s elevation at 658.97 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl). The reported lake elevation at Table Rock Lake was 917.03 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 917.00 feet msl). (updated 12-32020) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock says the shad are getting balled up more, so he suspects the deep bite is about to get better once generation slows. There are baitfish in the creeks and shallows. Spend your idle time on the graph looking for loons and video-gaming will pay off. “I have been doing better towards backs of creeks for numbers; at 35-65 feet, some of the shad balls are getting bigger but suspended over the old creek channels. Use an ice jig or spoon if it’s windy, Damiki dropshot if it’s flat. If the shad are up high in the water column, the deep bite is hot. Powerfishing shallow if there’s wind, cloud, bushes/
snags with deeper water close and shad. Rock Crawlers, Wiggle Wart and square bill are all working with some wind off 45-degree banks with nasty rock transition. As the sun comes up, or post frontal, change tactics and slow down. Use jigs and shaky head on channel swings. Brushpiles are getting good if there are shad present. Follow the shad regardless of the depth and you’ll find the fish. I’m fishing the conditions.”
Northwest Arkansas
Beaver Lake
As of Thursday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 1,120.05 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,120.43 feet msl). (updated 12-32020) Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) said Beaver Lake is finally settling into a winter pattern, which means the stripers are schooling up and so are the crappie. Look for stripers anywhere from Prairie Creek to the Arkansas Highway 45 bridge. “Anywhere is fair game this time of the year,” Jon says. “Use your electronics to locate the shad and also watch for birds. Birds will show you where the stripers are feeding. I use binoculars and scan all major creek arms.” Crappie are loading up on any wood cover at this time. Look along main river channel drop-offs in 15 to 25 feet of water. Minnows and jigs will work. White bass are schooling up, also; look around islands in
the Prairie Creek area. Spoons will work right now. “It’s cold but fishing is getting hot. Dress warm and fill the live well. Take only what you need; release the rest for the future. Fishing is getting good right now!” (updated 12-32020) Southtown Sporting Goods (479443-7148) said stripers are excellent around the Point 12 area and around Rocky Branch. Use big brood minnows for them. Crappie reports are good, with the fish being found in 8-12 feet depth around isolated wood. They’re biting minnows mostly. Black bass are fair; spinnerbaits, crankbaits targeting 10 feet depth and Alabama rigs are working for bass. Catfish are good using cut bait and prepared bait. Bream produced no reports. The water clarity is clear and the water level is low.
Northeast Arkansas
Lake Charles
(updated 12-32020) Shelly Jeffrey at Lake Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said crappie continue to bite well while the bass bite is fair. The lake appears to be down about 4½ feet. Minnows or a black/ chartreuse jig will work for the good crappie bite. The fish are scattered. Black bass are favoring shaky head jigs. She had no reports on bream or catfish. The surface water temperature Sunday morning was 53 degrees. The clarity is murky.
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Christmas in Clinton
The life sized Gingerbread house is the creation Becky Page and her grandbaby enjoying the of Charles Wilson hayride
The switch was flipped in the park Saturday night
Behold the Lamb Live Nativity
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Don Nunley and Bessy give carriage rides at Charles Wilson giving rides around Archey Park Christmas at the Park
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Christmas on Archey Fork - Clinton High School student Jancey Wilson at “Christmas on Archey Fork�, Saturday, tells Santa what is on her wish list. The light display continues through Christmas. (Photo by Annabelle Sowell)