The Voice of Van Buren County - February 2, 2021

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Ozark Health administrator gave annual report to Justices Lieutenant Scott A. Solomon of the Clinton Police Department

Clinton Officer earns Senior Law Enforcement Certificate Lieutenant Scott A. Solomon of the Clinton Police Department has earned the Senior Law Enforcement Certificate from the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards

and Training. The honor is given to Law Enforcement Officers within the state who meets the requirements set forth by the commission.

Lieutenant Solomon attained this certificate

by possessing the Advanced Certificate, having a Bachelor’s Degree, completing a minimum of nine-hundred hours of training, and nine years’ experience. The goal of these Commission

certifications is to ensure continued proficiency for all public safety employees.

Lieutenant Solomon was awarded this certificate on January 27, 2021.

At the January Quorum Court meeting, David Deaton, the Ozark Health administrator, presented the organization's financial report to the justices. Deaton said, "For the year ending June 2020, we had a net patient revenue of twenty-eight million, three hundred eightythree thousand, two hundred and eightyeight dollars." Deaton added, "We had a total operating expense of twenty-eight million, nine hundred thirty-six thousand, seven hundred seventy dollars. After depreciation amortization, we showed a gain of $922,410, which is roughly reflective of our cash flow." The administrator stated their full-time employee equivalent is two hundred eighty-eight, which is down rough-

ly ten employees over the same period one year earlier. He added, "We have roughly three hundred forty employees on our payroll at any given time and dividing them by forty hours brings us to the equivalent number of two hundred eighty eight.

The year's total wages and benefits were sixteen million, three hundred ninety-eight thousand, six hundred twenty-eight dollars.

Deaton stated net revenue was up three percent through November, and operating expenses were up eight percent.

To see the entire presentation by David Deaton or to view the Quorum Court meeting in its entirety, check out the link on the Voice of Van Buren County's Facebook page.

Ozark Health Heroes of the Year

Residents of Clinton awakened to a light snow on Wednesday morning.

Coronavirus By the numbers January 31, 2020 State of Arkansas

Van Buren County

• Total Covid Cases: 294,387 • Confirmed Cases: 234,905 • Probable Cases: 59,482 • Total Deaths: 4,838

• Total Cumulative Cases: 1,117 • Total Active Cases: 114 • Active Confirmed Cases: 76 • Probable Cases: 38 • Total Deaths: 13

Covid hospitalizations in Arkansas fell for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday, the lowest since November 19, 2020.

Governor Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that anything that can be done to speed up Coronavirus vaccines' production, including invoking the Defence Production Act, would be good.

The state of Arkansas

reported that 299,938 of the 520,000 doses of vaccine had been administered thus far.

The Governor stated he is delighted the state had a fourteen percent increase in the vaccine supply last week. "Thank goodness we have a partnership which is good with the federal government," Hutchinson added.

photo by Warren Johnson

SILVER ALERT Issued for 65-yearold Conway County man remains active

Ronald Lee Cobb Ronald Lee Cobb, 65, was last known to be at 47 Trasher Drive in Center Ridge, Arkansas, around 11 am on January 24, 2021.

Cobb is described as

standing six feet tall and weighing approximately 155 pounds.

He has gray, brown hair and blue eyes.

He was last seen wearing an unknown colored button-up shirt and blue jeans.

Police said Cobb is known for walking county roads close to his home. He may be traveling in a 2001 Silver Mercury Marquis.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Conway County Sheriff's Office at (501) 354-2411.

Billie Duncan

Position: Laboratory Assistant Billie has been a member of our team for over eight years.

She brings with her over twenty years of healthcare experi-

Robert Wilder

Position: Floor Technician Robert has been a member of our team for over 20 years in the Environmental Services department.

Robert has a fine eye for detail, and it reflects in the work he performs.

Patients and coworkers often

ence. Billie has been an instrumental part of our team and is continuously going the extra mile for her coworkers and patients. When Billie is not providing outstanding healthcare, she enjoys collecting Coca – Cola memorabilia, spending time with her family, and diving deep into any book written by John Grisham. We are proud to have Billie Duncan on our team and name her as an Ozark Health Hero of the Year! marvel at how shiny the hospital and nursing home floors are and remark, “how you can see your reflection in the floors.”

Robert can often be seen on his hands and knees making sure every square foot of his work gets the “Robert Wilder Seal of Approval.” When Robert is not providing excellence at work, he enjoys camping, fishing, construction projects, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. We are so proud to have Robert Wilder on our team and name him as an Ozark Health Hero of the Year!

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February 2, 2021

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February 2, 2021

If The Groundhog See Its Shadow THAT

BANNER MOUNTAIN GIRL

The snow that came to our area last week was beautiful as it was falling. But by nighttime, it had melted, and its beauty was gone as quickly as it had come.

The weather must be dealt with, come what may. Nowadays, our forecasted weather is announced by meteorologists. Updates on our cell phones keep

by Freeda Baker Nichols

us informed of upcoming weather, bad or good. Weather affects people every day. For some, bad weather hinders the jobs they must do in their line of work.

Sunny weather, without wind, allows people to go to the park, take walks and enjoy the outside beauty all around us.

Some people’s

Letha's Attic

by Jeff Stansbery ry begins when Hurri-

This lady's fascinating story could be expanded in numerous issues of the Voice and mesmerize the reader every time. Letha Sorden was born and raised in New Orleans.

She moved to Clinton in 2005 and is the owner of Letha's Attic on Main Street.

Before moving to Clinton, Letha had a successful taxi service in New Orleans.

She was popular with the locals as well as the international travelers. One ride in her cab and a customer would become a regular patron. After eight years of service, she had built a long list of clientele. If you ever met Letha, you would understand why.

She has a warm demeanor and a magnetic personality. Folks love to sit and chat with her, and she can often be found at her storefront visiting with customers and the people walking by.

How Letha arrived in Clinton is a miraculous testimony. Her sto-

cane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005. Many residents lost everything they owned, and Letha was among them.

The survivors huddled together in the New Orleans Convention Center, waiting for rescue.

After many frightening days, Letha boarded a bus heading for Texas.

After the long trip, the passengers discovered they were too late. The shelter was full. Again, Letha and her fellow passengers boarded the bus. They traveled many weary hours and hundreds of miles to a refuge in Georgia to learn the shelter could not take any more victims of the hurricane.

They, too, were full.

The bus turned around and traveled west in search of a sanctuary. It arrived in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Unfortunately, there was nowhere the passengers could stay. They had traveled many days and hundreds of miles. They were destitute, frightened, and exhausted.

Letha, however, did not give up hope,

moods swing with the weather. If the sun is shining, some people are happy. There is a saying, “Happy is the bride the sun shines on!” I can’t say that only sunshine works like this because there are also happy marriages that took place when snow was falling.

If the weather is dark and dreary, some people are in a downcast mood. And when it’s rainy, I’ve heard people whose health is hampered by arthritis say that their aches and pains are much worse in bad weather.

If a person’s liveand her Lord answered her prayers. Five buses were leaving for Greers Ferry, Arkansas, and there was room for 272 passengers. Letha boarded a bus destined for Bud Creek Christian Camp. After a couple of nights at the camp, Letha's circumstances began to change. She met Beth Stringer.

Beth offered her a place to stay at her home in Clinton. She moved Letha into a travel trailer in her front yard and loaned her a car to drive. The generous lady helped Letha until she could get on her feet.

Eventually, Letha found work in Clinton; She's had a variety of jobs over the years. She worked at Citgo and Pilgrim's Pride until its closing in 2008.

At 55 years old, she received her GED at the Adult Education Center in Clinton. Afterward, she continued her education and became a CNA. She was passionate about her work and became attached to her patients. When a close friend died, she decided to quit nursing. "It was too heartbreaking to see someone I was so close to and knew so

lihood depends on working outside in the elements, it’s understandable how they must surely hope for sunny and warm days, but, even so, they have to bundle up and brace for the cold winds that are certain to come.

Weather is either friend or foe. The four seasons come and go. We are in the winter season now.

And no one knows for sure how long this winter will last.

A groundhog may be able to help us know just how much longer this winter will be.

I hope we get at least one good snow to last

a while and that the sun won’t shine too much on it, melting it before I can take some pictures.

On Tuesday, February 2nd, Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog, in Pennsylvania will predict whether there will be six more weeks of winter. He will climb out of his burrow to see what he can see or not see. According to the legend, if the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more winter weeks. But if he doesn’t, then an early spring will come. Either way, I’ll keep my camera handy, and also my mittens and fur-

lined cap.

Even though I’m hoping for another snow to fall and decorate the evergreen pines and cedars with fluffy white flakes, I no longer throw snowballs, as I once did as a child. But I’d welcome a chance to take pictures of children throwing snowballs, laughing, and building a snowman.

So, I say about Groundhog Phil; whether he sees his shadow or not, I’m happy he is part of the legend, for reminding us that beyond winter, spring is bound to arrive!

Let’s Talk About Diabetes

by Dr. Jose Abiseid

Letha Sorden well get sick and die," Letha said.

In 2017, Letha opened Letha's Attic, a little store in downtown Clinton. She filled it with items she collected at estate sales, yard sales, and things she had in storage from New Orleans. If you visit her store, you will find beautiful antiques and many unique items. She also has a Facebook store called The Marketplace.

If you want something, ask Letha, and she will find it for you.

We are proud Letha Sorden chose to stay in Clinton and become part of our community. Her warmth and endearing nature bring happiness to all that meet her. If you were to ask Letha about how she feels, she would answer, "Only by His grace I am here."

Diabetes Mellitus is a disorder in which the body does not produce or respond normally to insulin, a substance that controls blood sugar levels and is produced in the pancreas. Symptoms of diabetes include excessive thirst, frequent urination which keeps patients up at night, weight loss, blurry vision and hungry feeling. If you have blurry vision and the above symptoms, you may have diabetes. Patients many times feel that they need glasses but in fact have a high sugar that causes the eye nerve to swell and cause blurred vision.

Yeast infections are also common.

Generally there are 2 types of diabetes, Type I and Type II or insulin dependent and non-insulin dependent.

There is also gestational diabetes which occurs in pregnancy, in many cases this resolves after delivery but some continue to full blown diabetes.

Type I diabetes is due, we believe, to an

auto immune disorder where our immune system attacks the cells that produce insulin in the pancreas. It usually develops before age 30 and requires insulin therapy. Type II diabetes is related to insulin resistance and a big risk factor is obesity. A healthy diet low in carbohydrates and sugar along with exercise are important treatment strategies. These can be used with medication if necessary.

Diabetes causes the blood vessels to narrow and therefore it can lead to strokes, heart attacks, blindness, and kidney disease. It can also cause neuropathy which is pain and decreased sensation of your feet. Diabetes should be managed with the help of your health care provider.

Everyday folks like you and me

by Warren Johnson in time of need, we have ery imaginable circum- out what's going on to- and never missing her share your small steps

On October 13, 2015, the very first edition of The Voice hit the newsstand. The front cover was straightforward, containing four photographs and a column of text down the right-hand side.

The first two photos were historic, featuring our county courthouse and the beloved train bridge in Shirley. The following two photos showed images from the 1982 Clinton flood and the devastating tornado of 2008. All of the pictures showcased the grit and determination of the people of Van Buren County. Whether building enduring structures or pulling together to help our neighbors

a rich history, and our people are part of an endearing community.

The title page on the maiden issue of the Voice read, "Aiming to give you a Voice."

The article continued, "The Voice of Van Buren County was established to, well give a voice, to the people of the county, to retell their stories, and to let them share their interest and talents." Anita went on to say, " We are blessed with men and women who put their lives on the line to rescue folks. Others nurse them back to health, answer the phone at 2 in the morning and go out in below-zero weather to fight a house fire, who help victims in ev-

stance. There genuinely are heroes who walk among us. The Voice will be featuring their stories.

We also have everyday folks who work a 9 to 5 job to keep food on the table and their light bill paid. They are heroes, too. We will be writing about our towns and communities, offering a little history here and there, and finding

day." Those words are the heart and soul of the Voice.

A couple of years ago, Anita broke her leg, but she never missed a beat. She worked on the paper from her hospital bed. Afterward, struggling with mobility, she slept on a cot in the back of the office until she mended, never allowing circumstances to get the best of her

deadline; she remained focused on once again being able to take a few small steps.

Looking at the big picture can be overwhelming at times. It is easy to say the mountain is too high to scale or the valley too deep to cross. Perhaps the most challenging part of our journey is taking those first small steps.

We invite you to

and your significant accomplishments and continue to be a part of this paper. Let us know what we are doing right and doing wrong. Please send us your photos and news.

Always remember this newspaper is by the people, for the people, and about the people of Van Buren County. Everyday folks, like you and me.

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the teens with the possibility of snow that day.

Every warmish day gets me to thinking about planting seed in the garden but then another cold snap is predicted. I’m just going to have to be satisfied with my flourishing indoor seedlings for the time being.

Jeffry Burgess If you have info about the greater Crabtree and Crabtree west Hwy. 16 communiThe Old Farmer’s ty, call or text Jeffry BurAlmanac says the best gess, 745-1249. days this month for planting below ground crops is Wednesday through Friday. Spring flowering bulbs could also still be planted.

The Volunteer Fire Department meets Thursday at 7 p.m. For info call Tammy Webb, 253-5071.

This season’s quail hunt ends Sunday. Archers can still harvest Thelma Murray deer through the the 28th. Check the Regs for Shirley Wanda and Paul details.

Next Wednesday, a Poynor went for a Sunthin crescent of the wan- day drive to Greers ing moon pairs with Sat- Ferry, then to Drasco, urn, low in the eastern turned right on Highsky just before first light. way 25, drove across The following day the dam and through the New Moon is official Heber Springs, and then to Greers Ferry at 1:08 p.m.

Recycling Day in Al- and back home.

Sarah and Murread is scheduled for Saturday the 13th. It ray Vaughn, who live could be a cold one as on Highway 110, are the long range forecast staying close to home predicts overnights in and staying healthy so

far this winter.

Diane Essry, age 70, of Mountain Home, who is Barbara Watts's sister, passed away recently of cancer.

Cala Linn got her Covid 19 shot on Monday, January 18. She was one of Van Buren County's first to get it, and she has had not had an adverse reaction. That is good news. Doris and Benny Brown got their Covid19 shot on Wednesday, and they haven't had an adverse reaction. Gerald Harper, who is now a resident at Indian Rock Village in Fairfield Bay, got his shot even earlier in the month, and he says he is doing just fine.

I can tell that spring is beginning to come out of hibernation, and I am starting to want to dig in my garden; just a little green is showing on the ground now. The daffodils are beginning to stick their heads up.

We are well on our way into this year, and we are ready to face the challenges.

James & Joyce Burns Scotland

Clinton Drug is doing a sign up to get

your name on a list to get the Covid 19 vaccination. After getting your name on the list, they will call you and set up an appointment to get the vaccine.

They only get so many doses a week. When they get to your name, they call a few days ahead to get an appointment that works for you. We heard that Walmart was going to be giving the vaccine, and we ask today. They will get it soon. When they get it set up, they will have a website to sign up and get your appointment.

The Scotland Community Center is now open for pool Monday thru Thursday. Bingo is on Thursdays, from beginning at 9 am, I believe, with lunch being served at 11:45 am for a cost of $4, and you can eat in or take out.

We are told that James' foot is healing very well but still has a while to go. We are still staying in and away from people. With all of his health problems, we are not willing to take a chance on getting the virus, so we only go if we have to.

We take a ride once in a while to get out of the house for a little bit.

Sorry, I do not have much news. Maybe things will calm down and get back to near normal.

For all of you that have had the virus, we pray for a quick recovery. Have a good week, stay healthy, and if you have Scotland News, call 5923935, and we will get it into the paper.

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Fairfield Bay resident Jim Lites recognized as #StillServing for offering free assistance filing claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Local Veteran receives recognition in Still Serving campaign Fairfield Bay veteran Jim Lites, whose dedication to country and community has earned him recognition in the national Veteran of Foreign Wars #StillServing campaign. The campaign honors veterans who continue to serve in their community after active duty.

Lites, who served in the U.S. Air Force, currently volunteers as an accredited claims agent for the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he files pro bono claims on behalf

of veterans and widows. After more than 40 years in the insurance industry, Lites understands the technical side of filing claims and says he feels it is his duty to give back to veterans their independence in this way.

Lites’ dedicated service to the country and community-led him to be chosen as one of the few VFW #StillServing Heroes nationwide.

VFW invites all veterans to submit their stories at vfw.org/stillserving.

Clinton City Supervisors Meeting January 2021

The city supervisors met at the Clinton Fire Department.

Those attending were D.L. Webb, Chad Brown, Richard McCormac, Jason Hayes, Jay Murdock, and Will Hinchey.

Fire Chief Webb reported 108 active COVID-19 cases in Van Buren County with the situation “semi-stabilized” at the time.

There have been 11 deaths in the county due to COVID-19, with ten confirmed and one probable. He also reported that he had submitted his plan to the state to use the airport for city meetings. If necessary, the

square footage allowed for 59 people, and he feels optimistic about state approval being issued this week.

Jason Hayes said that he would work on a vaccine location list and timeline roster to qualify and post it on the Chamber’s website.

Police Chief Jay Murdock reported that the police department was back at full strength and that the office is currently open to the public.

Will Hinchey said that the water department is also at full strength, but his office will remain closed to pedestrian traffic with

the drop-off window remaining open.

School board president D.L. Webb discussed the fire hydrant replacement for the school and asked the water department to install a six-foot safety barrier to avoid future problems. He also announced that the 2021 State 3A basketball championships would be hosted by Clinton and the Regional Baseball and Softball tournaments.

Parks and Recreation superintendent Charles Wilson offered assistance with field preparation and thanked the school for the advance notice.

City Attorney Chad

Brown reminded the city supervisors that COVID-19 leave reimbursements ended with the 2020 calendar year and said that it would be up to the federal government to make any changes.

The meeting concluded with Chief Webb thanking the city officials for their work in 2020, and all agreed to meet every other week unless the situation dictated differently. As always, continue to remain healthy and safe, and thank you, Clinton and Van Buren County, The '80s were a for your work and pagreat time to grow up in tience.

Van Buren County.

Left to right are Stephanie Brown (Hen-

Van Buren County Flashback derson), Tim Stacks, and Angela Sample at one of the era's hangouts Pizza Hut.

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Obituaries Homer Mick, Sr.

On January 24, 2021, Homer Mick Sr. sadly passed away at the age of 89.

Homer was born February 1, 1931, as one of 5 children to William and Leona Mick in Sinton, Texas. He spent the first part of his life there as a farmer and rancher. He also enjoyed living and working in Clinton, Arkansas, and Florence, Texas.

Homer survived his 3rd child, David Mick. He is survived by three children, Dana Davis, Homer Mick Jr, and Jerry Mick, his two daughters-in-law, Fern Mick (Homer's wife), and De Mick (David's wife). Also surviving Homer is his brother Robert Mick, 12 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Homer proudly served in the army for four years during the Korean war.

Homer spent his life as a farmer, rancher, and businessman. He enjoyed a life filled with country music, hunting, and fishing with his family and one of his best friends of 30 years, Henry Brizendine. He will be very missed.

On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, a funeral service will be at the Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church 6571 FM 970, Andice, Texas. It will begin at noon with a Catholic Mass.

The Rosary is from 11 am to 12 pm, and the Mass is from noon until 1 pm. Homer's body will be interred at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at 11463 Texas 195, Killeen, TX 76542.

The Military Honors will take place from 2 pm to 3 pm.

The family requests that if you wish, in lieu of flowers, that you consider a donation to The Alzheimer's Association Capital of Texas Chapter: ttps://www.alz.org/texascapita.

Carol Gene Wilson

Carol Gene Wilson, 79, of Formosa, was born on January 27, 1941, in Austin, Arkansas, to the late Omer and Elsie (Goatcher) Wilson.

Carol passed from this life on January 25, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ima Jane Wilson, one sister, Emaline Williams, and Bob Wilson, his brother.

Left to cherish his mem-

ory are two daughters, Wanda Lock, Linda Childers, three grandchildren; Matthew Paullin, Sarah Jane Toller, Jeremiah Henson, one great-grandchild, Ethan Toller, other relatives, and many friends.

On January 26, 2021, a private family burial occurred at the Union Hill Cemetery in Formosa, Arkansas.

To express online condolences, please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.

Melvin Burns

Melvin Burns Westmoreland, Jr. (Buster) went to Heaven on January 18, 2021.

Buster was born on September 18, 1927, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Ruth Powers Westmoreland and Melvin Bums Westmoreland.

After his parents divorced, he lived in Oklahoma City with his father until his mother could save enough money to come and live with her and his sister in Clinton. He started a lifelong love of music by joining the band and learning to play the trombone. His mother remarried Hayden Harris, who provided a place for Buster to work after school in his gas station and delivering gas and oil to farmers in western Oklahoma.

He graduated from Clinton High School and enrolled at Southwestern Normal School, now Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Melvin majored in Business but played in the college band and took music courses. He met his lifelong sweetheart, Betty Lee Cooper, a music major, and married on August 14, 1948, and a year later, Steven Westmoreland joined their family. In 1953 Patricia Lyn (Patti) completed the family. Buster graduated from college and became the band director at Thomas, Oklahoma. Buster was gifted at music instruction and grew a junior highhigh school band with nearly eighty students from a town

of under 1,000. His bands won many awards in a threestate region. In 1963, Buster partnered with a college classmate, and they opened Southwestern Music Company in Weatherford, OK. Buster's business acumen and many hours of hard work caused the music store to grow, and he brought in Bob Moses, a band director, as a partner and then Joe Merchant as his partner to handle the business end. The store in its heyday was doing Business worldwide. In the early '70s, Buster retired, and he and Betty moved to Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, where they fell in love with the people and playing golf daily. They joined the Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church, where he became the Music Director after ten years. Melvin served in that capacity for about 20 years.

He eventually started selling real estate after getting his license at the age of 70.

He worked at Bay Realty in FFB under Shirley Johnson.

He also started a big band, Buster's Last Stand, that entertained audiences weekly by playing for dances.

In 2011, Buster and Betty started showing signs of dementia, so in 2014 they moved in with Patti in Tomball, Texas but were miserable. They loved and missed their friends at Fairfield Bay. Patti sold her home and moved them back to the Bay. In 2018, Betty passed away. Buster continued to decline in his mind, so after a foot injury and surgery, he was moved to Ozark Health Nursing and Rehab, where he enjoyed picking at the workers and other residents.

He loved life, and his glass was never half full, It was overflowing.

He was preceded in death by his parents and step-parents, his sister Marian, his wife, Betty.

He is survived by his son, Steve Westmoreland, and wife Sherry, Daughter Patti Lowrance, recent widow of Wayne Lowrance, Granddaughter Carrie Lee (Anthony), Grandson Paul (Michelle), Grandson Randy Westmoreland (Liz), 9 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Grandson.

Buster left this world and walked into Heaven when he had lived over 93 years.

He had a great life, and the family wishes to thank all of the many great friends who poured into his life. We especially want to thank all of the great caregivers at Indian Rock Village Assisted Living. We have come to love

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the caregiving family, espe- ana, and numerous other relcially during Covid, Ozark atives and friends.

Health Nursing and Rehab, and health care providers Nicole Clark and Dr. Melin, who gave our parents not only outstanding care but much love.

Due to Covid, a Memorial service will be held in the first part of May.

Bill Moran

William Bart Madden

William Bart Madden, 71, of Clinton, Arkansas, died peacefully on January 23, 2021, in a place he loved and could call home.

He was born November 27, 1949, in Bastrop, Louisiana, to the late Samuel and Geneva Madden.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Waymon Thurl Madden, and Patricia Ann Adams, his sister.

Bart had a good heart that not everyone could see.

He was a friend that could stick closer than a brother and take a bullet for you if the situation needed. He loved riding horses, motorcycles, women, and firearms. If you didn’t like being told how it was, you might not always want to be around him. Bart served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He served in the Vietnam War, where he was a Recon team member and fought proudly for his country. Unfortunately, like many soldiers, Bart went to war, but the action never left.

He was a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, and Rifleman Marksman Badge. Those that knew him loved him, and he is going to be missed.

His survivors include two sons; Samuel Madden, Jeffery Madden, Sr., grandchildren; Alicia Madden, Zoe Madden, Jacob Madden, Nichole Madden, Jeffery Madden Jr., great-grandchildren; Maia Madden, Nichole Madden, Alyssa Madden all of Virginia Beach, Virginia, one brother, Glenn Madden of Sterlington, Louisi-

Willie James Moran Jr. (Bro. Bill Moran), the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church pastor, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 30, 2021, aged 70.

Bill was born in Carlisle, Arkansas, in 1949 to Bill and Mabel Moran. He was Calvary Missionary Baptist Church's pastor in Clinton, Arkansas, for fifteen years, serving in the ministry for thirty-nine years. Bill attended many seminaries and obtained a Master's degree in Eschatology. He loved his horses and his family of dogs. Bill was known for his many stories he told the kids.

Bill never met a stranger and had a knack for calling everyone "doc." His main goal in life was getting his friends and family ready to meet the Lord. One of his many blessings was seeing all of his children and grandchildren saved and baptized. He was a dedicated Christian and devoted husband to Barbara Moran for fifty-one years. Bill always said he was saved twice: the day he got saved and the day he married Barbara.

Bill is survived by his wife Barbara Moran of fifty-one years, his children Penny (Matt) Standlee and Wesley (Kym) Moran, all of Dennard, Arkansas, grandchildren Austin (Kaitlin) Moran, Isaac Bramlett, Corey (Cloe) Sledge, Mason Standlee, Billy Standlee, Reese Standlee, Clay Standlee, great-grandchildren Remington Moran, Wesley Moran, Creegen Sledge, Chaston Sledge, brother Wilber Moran, sisters Mildred Lannom of Carlisle, Arkansas and Annabelle Crain of Rogers, Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his son Billy James Moran, his parents Bill and Mabel Moran, and sisters Betty Moran and Elenor Johnson.

Bill's service was held on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at 10:00 am at Salem Cemetery in Dennard or Rocky Hill Road.

wanting to donate may send it to: Lexington Cemetery Fund c/o Sue Widener 8516 Holly Mountain Rd, Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 253-5240 Thank you in advance for your help with this.

by Tina Lewis Johnson room where the rest they do not want to night, for Hugh did not

In 1903, Alda Sarepta Smith kept a diary about everyday life and her courtship with beau, Hugh Treece.

Like any young lady in love, she wrote about the joys, annoyances, and uncertainties of young love.

"Marshall, Ark. Thur. Jan 1, 1903 Hugh came up tonight and we went down to Mr Andrew Lindsey and stayed about a minute. We came back home and he stayed a little while and told me about his fortune and I allmost think that he believes it. It was not no fire in the room and so cold he did not stay but a little while. He kissed me before supper and he thought that I did not like it which I didn‘t for I do hate for anyone to kiss me so bad.

Marshall, Ark. Sunday Jan 4, 1903 Hugh spent the eve up here tonight. Hugh come and I was writing my diary. He said he would write up his diary for the day and he wrote several little things that we didn‘t want anyone to find out. We went in the

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was and I laid the tablet on the bed and Ressie and Jessie found it and read every thing he had wrote in his diary and they thought they had a good one which they did, but we got out of it all right tonight. I was afraid they would tell Mama but they didn‘t tell her tonight. It is no telling what they might do in the morning. Maybe they won‘t. He asked me to kiss him, but I did not. I think if he knew how bad I hated for him to ask me, he shurely would not.

He 121b m4 20 N1134 20 H4 317 [encrypted] but I did not. I guess he was offul proud.

Marshall Ark. Thursday, Jan 22, 1903 It was church tonight and we all went.

Hugh came back with me and stayed about one hour or longer. He said he helped to gather 16 loads of corn today and he wished he had not come to town tonight and I shure believed him when he said that for I know he is in misery when he comes up here anyhow for he never does want to come so he sayes and I hate for anyone to come when

come. I guess he will quit after while.

Marshall Ark, Friday Jan 23, 1903 Hugh come up to go to singing and Papa was gone and I stayed here with Mama. All the girls went, came back and there was music over at Mr Taylors and l went and they was over there a while and Hugh and I went and stayed a while. He made me a little mad but I hope I will be alright by tomorrow.

Marshall Ark, Friday, Jan 30, 1903 We made a fire in the stove in the other room and stayed in there. We set a time when to get married and it was to be shure the 20 day of Jan 1904, if not before.

Marshall Ark, Sunday, Feb 8, 1903 Hugh came up this eve.

Hugh was looking offul tough. I did not enjoy myself. I hope he will not look that way anymore.

Marshall Ark, Monday, Feb 16, 1903 I went to school and H was there. I just spoke to him and he looked as sweet as always.

Marshall Ark, Sunday, Feb 22, 1903 I feel a little lonesome to-

come for the first time in I couldn‘t tell when he had not come.

Marshall Ark, Thursday, Feb 26, 1903 It has rained all day. Hugh did not come tonight. I guess he could not get here, maby he didn‘t want to.

Marshall Ark, Sunday, Mar 1, 1903 Hugh did not come today. I guess he was so sick he could not. I have been offul lonesome at eve and I guess it is because he did not come, for it is the first time he has failed in a long while. I hope he will hurry up and get well for I would like the best in the world to see him. It seems like nearly a year since I saw him last, but a guess he don‘t want to see me much.

Marshall Ark, Sunday, March 8, 1903 I had just got through taking a bath and was combing my head and Hugh brought Jessie and Electia home.

Hugh was out at the gate and I went to the door and he asked me to come out at the fence, but I was barefooted and he came to the poarch and stayed a few minutes. He said

he thought I looked as well as I did at the masquerade with my hair down and bare footed. He stayed all eve."

On the night of April 20, 1904, Hugh and his first and only sweetheart, Alda Sarepta, caught the

train to Harrison and eloped with only $10 to their name. Five dollars of that money was spent on a down payment for a homestead in Barren Hollow.

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From the Diary of Alda Sarepta Smith Treece (1883-1979)

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America Pate

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Eula and Bob Pate

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As a genealogist, I suppose it is an occupational imperative that I give some background on Bob's origin in Van Buren County.

Bob's grandfather, William Pate (18051854), was born in Georgia and migrated to Mississippi, where he married Lavica McAllister (1822-1877).

At some time around 1840, they moved to Van Buren County, where Bob's father, James Wilson Pate, was born on February 26, 1841. James Wilson was a Confederate Veteran of the Civil War. Meanwhile, Bob's

Griggs, was born west of Clinton, near Bradley's town, on October 10, 1843. She was the daughter of Samuel P. Griggs (1810-1861) and Frances Maddox (1811-1888) who had moved to Van Buren County from Tennessee in the late 1830's.

America Griggs (she always went by her middle name) was first about 1859 to Jonathan James "John" Gordon (1837-1861), and they had one daughter, Maud Gordon. John died early in the Civil War, and America then married Bob's father, James

in 1866.

To this union was born five children: – William Samuel Pate (1867 - 1952 married 1st to Josie York (1869 – 1936) in 1892 and 2nd to Edna Lewis in 1941.

– Sarah Effie Pate (1871 – 1964), who married Joe N. Hargis (1874 – 1950) in 1900.

– Fannie Pate (1874 – 1958) who married Zachariah Bradford "Brad" Jennings (1874 – 1957) in 1899.

– Bob Pate (1879 – 1978), the subject of this biography.

– Sadie L. "Clarkie" Pate (1883 – 1981) who married John W. Sneed in 1906.

The 4th child of James and America Pate, Robert Franklin "Bob" Pate, was born in Clinton on November 9, 1879, and died in Clinton on February 27, 1978. He was buried in the Clinton Cemetery.

On February 7, 1907, Bob was married first to Nora F. Carmichael (August 8, 1886 – December 27, 1916).

To this union, one son, Troy Pate, was born in 1908.

Bob was married secondly in Clinton on

January 1, 1920, to Eula Letha Whillock (January 16, 1894 – November 3, 1991), who upon her passing, was buried beside Bob in the Clinton Cemetery.

Eula was the daughter of John William Whillock (1869 – 1935) and Rebecca Jane Willcox (1866 – 1950). Eula's Whillock family genealogy was outlined in the December 15, 2020 issue of the VOICE. Bob and Eula had two children: – Mary Jo Pate (1921 – 2003) who married George Algene Jordan (1920 – 1988) on September 2, 1942, in

Russellville.

– John Wilson Pate (1925 – 1989) who married Mary Ann Holzhauser (1932 - ) on March 2, 1951, in Clinton.

This has been a rather condensed twopart story about Robert Franklin Pate, known to many as just "Uncle Bob"; everyone who knew Bob could provide many more stories about his life, very likely plenty enough to write a full biography book about him. Such was the full and joyful life of Uncle Bob Pate, one of the more interesting characters to have lived in this area.

Remembering Sam and Ernestine Shannon Ernie Sam Shannon, Sr. was born March 23, 1924, the seventh and youngest child of John and Elizabeth Hunter Shannon of Choctaw, Arkansas.

Reared by parents who were caring and hard-working, he quickly learned to be mindful of others and never be idle. Through the years, his family provided a home to others who needed a place of residence. Giving was part of each lesson that he learned from his parents.

He and his family moved to the Jonesboro area when Sam was young. It was there he put his renowned energy into playing basketball. His wife Ernestine told about the first time she ever saw Sam was on the basketball court. They were married on March 21, 1943.

Shortly afterward, he joined the Navy during WWII. When he returned to Jonesboro, he secured a job with the E.C. Barton Company. He became the youngest store manager of Barton Lumber stores when he moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas,

in 1949. In Pine Bluff, he was a Boy Scout leader and a member of various civic organizations, including the Kiwanis Club and the American Red Cross.

During these years, he was a past President of the Arkansas Hardware Association, past President of the Arkansas Lumberman's Association.

Upon his return to Clinton in 1962, he and his brothers became owners of Shannon's Supply and operated the business for twenty- nine years. He came to know the people of the Clinton-Choctaw area as few others have. He served on various committees and community projects, including those of the Lion's Club International and the Clinton Chamber of Commerce.

Sam's loving service to others endeared him to so many. He was a cancer survivor and participated in cancer awareness projects. He was a Hospice volunteer, and for many years he maintained the Huie-Hunter Hill cemetery plot records.

One of his notable proj-

ects was the nursing home in Clinton; being a visitor there almost every day, he sought to cheer all the patients.

He served on the board during the Ozark Health Medical Center and Nursing Home planning and building.

Although he was an avid Razorback sports fan, his idea of Hog Heaven was an Auxiliary hospital member. He showed a desire to be more than a volunteer.

He enjoined himself to a unique group of people who serve, without bias, all humanity.

No favor was ever too large or small when he was called. His family became resigned to the fact they could not slow their Gramps down for a needed rest. People mattered so much to him, and his joy was in

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James W. and America Pate, James Wilson Pate

Remembering Uncle Bob Pate Part II

by Eugene Smith mother, Sarah America Wilson Pate, in Clinton

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service to others. God blessed him with that ability until his last day on earth.

The Clinton Chamber of Commerce awarded him the 2005 Volunteer of the Year.

Ozark Health rewarded him earlier this year also by naming a hall in the hospital in his honor. His work at the Clinton KFC earned him the reputation as Clinton's Colonel, of which he was known far and wide.

His most extraordinary devotion was to his Heavenly Father.

He loved his church and his church family, young and old, and served them as an Elder at the Choctaw Church of Christ. Sam and his wife, Ernestine, studied God's Word daily and always tried to walk in the footsteps of the Lord.

Gramps was a great blessing to all who passed his way and to some who only heard about him.

Mr. Sam Shannon, Sr. passed away on June 3, 2006.

On February 5, 2007, Sam's wife, Er-

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Fishing Report

Regina Jaynes caught this amazing and massive brown trout on the White River last week. The fish was 29 inches in length and weighed 13 pounds. Photo provided by Dennis Jaynes.

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Norfork Tailwater

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Beaver Lake

The Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake's elevation at 1,120.16 feet MSL (regular conservation pool: 1,120.43 feet MSL).

Jon Conklin with Fishin Guide Service (479-233-3474) said Beaver Lake is steady at a normal level. Water is clearing and remains cold. Water temps are in the lower 40s to upper 30s, depending on location. Stripers have started to bite really well the last couple of days.

Troll brooders or A-rigs.

Look in the mid-lake areas. Watch for birds.

Walleye are starting to be caught, and the annual migration of upriver arms will begin in the next three weeks. Trolling cranks and throwing

Beaver Tailwater

Guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039) says fishing for trout has been good this past week. Most are being caught on various PowerBaits and Pautzke bait products, fishing light terminal tackle. The Army Corps of Engineers has slowed a bit on the generation, so early-morning fishing should produce some nice numbers. "This week's hot spot has been Parker Bottoms, up toward the dam. I have also caught some nice fish using ¼-ounce spoons of various colors. Most of the fish near the dam are in the 16- to 2-inch range. Let's hope for nice weather next week. Get out and catch some fish!"

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John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-4352169) said the Buffalo National River and Crooked Creek are navigable. With the cooler temperatures, the bite has slowed. 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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Buffalo National River/Crooked Creek

swimbaits will be productive. Crappie is fair/ good on jigs fished in 15 feet of water. Look along any main river or creek channels. Fishing will continue to get better as we enter into February. Bass are starting to hit jerk baits and A-rigs throughout the lake.

Southtown Sporting Goods (479-4437148) said striper fishing is good around Rocky Branch and toward the White River on top waters, Alabama rigs, and minnows. Crappie is fair in 10-12 feet of water using minnows and jigs; fish around the brush piles. The black bass is adequate, with the best success coming off drop-shots, A-rigs, and jerk baits. No reports on catfish or bream. Beaver is clear, and the surface temperature has been ranging mid-to-low 40s.

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few hours of heavy water, then more moderate flows followed by heavy water again) did not appeal to me. I have not had much success with these erratic flows.

About the time the trout are acclimated to the water, it changes. This makes for a slow bite.

"What I wanted to do was wade fish the Norfork. I studied the prediction for several days and saw my opportunity last Sunday. The water was to be off from midnight until 4 p.m.

The weather was cold.

It was 27 when I got up but was scheduled to warm up to 40 degrees.

It was sunny with light and variable winds. I figured that the afternoon would be warm enough for me to be reasonably comfortable.

"I left the house about 11:30 a.m. and arrived at the Ackerman Access about noon. It was 32 degrees. I got out of my Suburban and walked over to the river.

I looked upstream and noted low water and a few anglers. The conditions looked perfect, which made me stoked.

"I walked back to my truck and began getting ready. I was dressed warmly with various lay-

"Unreliable information on rising water is a danger to all anglers, particularly waders. Do not rely on the prediction. Keep a sharp lookout for rising water and leave the stream as soon as you detect it."

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John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-4352169) said Norfork Lake remains steady at 0.2 feet below the seasonal power pool of 553.75 feet MSL and 26.5 feet below the top of the flood pool. The Norfork had wadable water every day. All of the lakes in the White River System are now below or near the power pool. Expect to receive wadable water soon.

The Norfork is fishing well on the wadable flows. Navigate this stream with caution as things have changed a bit from flooding over the past two years.

There has been significant gravel recruitment at the bottom of Mill Pond and the dock hole.

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

Egg patterns have also been productive. Double-fly nymph rigs have

been very effective. Try a pheasant tail size 14 with a root beer midge dropper. John says, "My wife, Lori, did well with an olive Woolly Bugger.

The fishing is better in the morning."

Dry Run Creek is fishing well. There is less pressure with the colder weather. The Norfork National Fish Hatchery is open, but the restrooms are still closed.

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), mop flies, and egg patterns.

Remember that the White and North Fork rivers and Dry Run Creek are infected with didymo, an invasive alga. Be sure and thoroughly clean and dry your waders (especially the felt soles on wading boots) before using them in any other water. Many manufacturers are now making rubber soles that are easier to clean and are not as likely to harbor didymo.

John also said, "Last week, I wanted to go fishing. The erratic pattern on the White (moderate flows for a few hours followed by a

ers of wool, fleece, and down. I pulled my waders out of my wader bag and pulled them on, followed quickly by my wading boots. I added my fishing vest and net.

I reached for my favorite cold-weather hat and realized it was at home.

Luckily I had a backup in my wader bag. I put on my wool fingerless gloves and opened a disposable hand warmer package that I put in my wader pockets.

I grabbed my fly rod. It was still rigged for fishing a partridge and orange soft from my last trip to the Norfork a few weeks prior. I was ready to fish.

"Once again, I looked upstream. The view was very different from my previous one. I saw all of the anglers scurrying back to the access. I quickly noted that the water was rising fast. I was, of course, disappointed.

I looked at my watch, and It was 12:15 p.m.

The Corps of Engineers was supposed to start generation at 4 p.m. The Southwestern Power Administration's prediction called for it to begin then. Once again, the forecast was grossly inaccurate.

"Luckily, no one was caught on the wrong side, and everyone was able to get out safely. A fellow angler told me that had not happened on the previous Thursday when a lovely couple was on the wrong side of the river.

They were both swept from their feet and went swimming. As luck would have it, another angler in the parking lot could get the lady out.

Her companion was able to make it to the bank on his own. This could have been catastrophic.

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Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Choctaw Baptist Church. If you can identify this week's Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!)

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

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

Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 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

Last Week's Featured Church

RESEARCH

Choctaw Baptist Church, 208 Hwy 330 East, Clinton, AR (501) 745-7370

VAN BUREN COUNTY PROUD

(501) 745-2581

OPEN TIL 6:00pm MON-SAT (501) 745-6991

1863 Hwy 65 South, Clinton, AR 72031

Fashions

501.745.3901

314 Ingram St behind EXXON off Hwy 65 in Clinton

REAL ESTATE

LEGAL

For Sale Reflect A Moment He said, "Happy are the merciful, for they will have mercy shown to them!”

MISC. FOR SALE

FIRST DIVISION

For Rent

For Sale: Wooded, on county road, has power available. Nice views and wildlife.

Chimes community, Searcy County. $74,000 501-745-8484

Small 2BR, 1BA in Leslie.

Corner of 5th and Elm close to school close to Buffalo River ********** Big yard Good for single or couple ********** $24,000 negotiable call (501) 757-1617

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS

2 BR, 1Bath Apt near School and DownTown ***************** Trash removal and Water Furnished

LORENE SIGLER, deceased, Husband and Wife PETITIONERS

Call: 745-8644 or 253-0664

VS. No.: 71PR-94-38 SHIRLEY HUIE, KENNY SIGLER (deceased),

FOURTH DIVISION IN RE: JERRELL M. SIGLER, deceased and

JOHNNY SIGLER, PAMELO BUCKO, SUSAN

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

Call 501-940-5448

BRAFFORD, BARABRA JEAN PAGET (deceased), KAREN BRIDGES AND DAVID KEELING,

FOR RENT

Heirs and Beneficiaries RESPONDENTS NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Apartments and mobile homes in Bee Branch area. $450-$650/month.

Deposit required.

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 1461 HIGHWAY 95 E CLINTON, AR 72031

Call for availability (501) 581-8640

Karen Bridges and Johnny Sigler were appointed Co-Executors of the estate of the above-named decedent on January 8, 2021. A contest of the probate can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law.

For Rent

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

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

DATE OF DEATH: DECEMBER 22, 2020

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.

DATE OF DEATH: December 22, 2020 The undersigned was appointed Executor of the estate of the abovenamed decedent on January 19, 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 26th day of January , 2021.

STEVE EVANS, Executor By: /s/ M. Edward Morgan M. EDWARD MORGAN, Bar No.82113 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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 7340 LUXOR STREET DOWNEY, CA 90241 DATE OF DEATH: SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 The undersigned on the 20th day of January caused an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate to be filed with respect to the Estate of Cynthia Ann Burkhart, deceased, with the Clerk of the probate division of the Circuit Court of Van Buren County under A.C.A. 28-41-101.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION

VS.

Call 745-8040 to place an ad in the classifieds

is looking to hire a full time small engine mechanic.

NO. 71CV-20-136 CARL D. BUSBY and ELGIE BUSBY, husband and Wife; JIMMY MCENTIRE and NELLIE MCENTIRE, husband and wife; and MANUELL RODRIGUEZ LAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY and any other interested parties, unknown spouses, heirs, successors, or assigns of the named parties herein; RESPONDENTS

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.

THIS NOTICE first published this 26th day of January , 2021.

By: /s/ Kent Tester KENT TESTER, AR Bar #: 89123 Attorney for the Estate 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-7077 FAX (501) 745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com

AND The following lands in Van Buren County, Arkansas: LOT 12; LEWIS SUGARLOAF; FAIRFIELD BAY, ARKANSAS WARNING ORDER

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LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 123 E James Road Clinton, AR 72031

CYNTHIA ANN BURKHART A/K/A/CYNTHIA ANN LOPEZ, deceased NO. 71PR-21-6

for crocheted items, knickknacks, dishes and jewelry.

Wanted: Director of Van Buren County Library

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Karen Bridges and Johnny Sigler, Co-Executors

Shop Booth 94 at Howard's Antiques

************

BEN BRADY HAYES, deceased 71PR-21-3

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7077 Fax 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com

Applicants must have their own tools.

Reliability, cleanliness and the ability to meet deadlines are necessary for this position.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

THIS NOTICE first published this 2nd day of February , 2021.

By: /s/ Kent Tester KENT TESTER, ID No. 89123 Tester Law Firm, P.A. Attorney at Law

FL Davis Cash Lumber

LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS

37acres +/-.

Applications may be picked up at 160 Park Street, Clinton AR 72031

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REAL ESTATE

EMPLOYMENT

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Classifieds • Legal

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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The Voice of Van Buren County

February 2, 2021

VOICEOFVBC.COM

TO: Carl D. Busby and Elgie Busby, husband and wife; and Manuell Rodriguez Land Development Company and any other interested parties, unknown spouses, heirs, successors, or assigns of the named parties herein: You are hereby notified that the Petitioner, Venable Properties, LLC, whose attorney is Melanie Beltran, has filed a Petition to Quiet and Confirm Title in the above-styled matter on Lot 12; Lewis Sugarloaf; Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. A copy of the Petition, Summons, and Notice of Quiet Title Action shall be delivered to you or your attorney upon your request.

You are also hereby warned to appear in this Court and defend by filing your answer or other responsive pleading within thirty (30) days from the date of first publication of the Warning Order; in the event of your failure to do so, judgment by default will be entered for the relief demanded in the petition as circumscribed by the laws of this State and you may be barred from answering or asserting your interest.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Clerk of the Court on this 27th day of January, 2021.

Debbie Gray, Circuit Clerk By /s/ Olivia Gilmore D.C.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY R. LINN, deceased NO. 71PR-20-82 NOTICE Last known address of decedent: 5153 Hwy 95 East Bee Branch, Arkansas 72013 Date of Death: July 30, 2020 The undersigned was appointed Administrator of the estate of the above decedent on the 18th day of August, 2020.

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall forever be barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate.

This notice first published the 26 day of January , 2021.

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

The Voice of Van Buren County

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February 2, 2021

Clinton School Menus February 1-5 Junior High & High School Menu

L e t t u c e / To m a t o e s , Pickles/Onions, Fries/ Monday Break- Ketchup, Fruit, Milk fast: Donut, Strawberry Smoothie, Fruit, Milk Preschool Menu Monday BreakLunch: Chicken Nuggets\Ketchup, Bread, fast: Cereal, Fruit, Milk, Baked Beans, Tossed Lunch: CheeseburgSalad\Dressing, Fruit er, French Fries, Fruit, Milk, Cup/Fruit, Milk Tuesday BreakTuesday Breakfast: Breakfast Piz- fast: Mini French Toast, za, Fruit, Juice/Milk, Fruit, Milk, Lunch: Lunch: Breaded Pat- Chicken Fajita, Shredty, Creamed Potatoes/ ded Cheese, Pinto Gravy, Peas, Wheat Beans, Fruit, Milk Wednesday BreakRolls, Banana Pudding, fast: Cereal, Fruit, Milk, Fruit, Milk Wednesday Break- Lunch: Chicken Pot fast: Mini Waffles, Fruit, Pie, Carrots, Fruit, Milk, Thursday BreakJuice/Milk, Lunch: Pizza, Corn, Tossed Sal- fast: Sausage Biscuit, ad\Dressing, Fruit Cup/ Juice, Milk, Lunch: Chicken Patty, Mashed Fruit, Milk Thursday Break- Potatoes, Wheat Roll, fast: Chicken & Bis- Fruit, Milk Friday Breakfast: cuit, Fruit, Milk, Lunch: Lasagna/Breadstick, Cereal, Fruit, Milk, Tossed Salad/Ranch Lunch: Corn Dog, Tator Dressing, Green Beans, Tots, Fruit, Milk All Menus/Menu Juice/Fruit, Milk Friday Breakfast: Items Are Subject To Frudel Strudel, Fruit, Change Without NoJuice/Milk, Lunch: tice. Usda Is An Equal Hamburger on Bun, Opportunity Provider Mustard/Mayonnaise, And Employer.

SSBB student Morgan Hughs won district and state contest. SSBB student Luke Permenter won district contest.

South Side students win scholarship awards in VFW contest

by Post Commander to sixth through eighth compete at the nation- Branch school. He also Scott Bramlett grade. al level for a chance at won district and come in

The Veterans of Foreign War post 4764 sponsored the VFW yearly scholarship awards. Patriot pen is an essay contest open

Taco Soup Sophia Waits with a certificate of recognition she received from the President.

Southside second grader receives certificate from President Last fall Sophia Waits, and a second-grader at Southside-Bee Branch found a coin like emblem that said "in appreciation" and wanted to give it to President Trump.

Her Grandmother, Linda Dingley, encouraged Sophia to write a letter to the President and enclose the coin, which she did.

Last Friday, Sophia received an envelope from the White House.

The President and the First Lady sent a certificate and a coin emblem, "for a community hero, DVA dept of veterans affairs."

The letter read, "Thank you for your thoughtful letter. I am glad you took the time to write. As President, I enjoy hearing from young Americans like you. I encourage you always to be yourself and to make your voice be heard. Our nation will soon look to your generation for leadership and guidance. I am confident that you will help to make America even greater if you work hard and serve your community. Mrs. Trump and I send our

best wishes."

Sophia's Grandmother sent this community interest story to the Voice, adding, "it is quite an accomplishment for a little Van Buren County second grader!"

by Cathy Rogers Miles

Ingredients needed

• Two pounds of ground beef • One chopped Onion • Two cans of dark red kidney beans (drained) • Two cans of corn ( drained) • Two cans Rotel • Two small cans of tomato paste • One large can of tomato juice • Two packs taco

Our post winner this year was Morgan Hughs from South Side - Bee Branch school. Morgan also won district and state for a total of $800 so far. She will go on to

seasoning • Frito Chips

Directions

• Drain the brown ground beef and onion.

• Add the remaining ingredients.

• Cover and simmer for one hour.

• Serve over Frito corn chips.

• Garnish with cheese, sour cream, diced onions if you like.

It is delicious with guacamole and black olives.

$5000.

Voice of Democracy is a speech contest open to ninth through twelfth grade. Our post winner was Luke Permenter From South Side - Bee

second at state for a total of $1850 scholarship.

Congratulations to our winners and their teacher Miss Julie Nelson from South Side school.

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