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From Bangladesh to Clinton, Arkansas Dr. Abu Hasme

by Jeff Stansbery

Talking with Dr. Abu Hasme, a dentist at Boston Mountain Clinic, was not only an eye-opening, cultural experience but a unique look into the life of a person who grew up in Dhaka, a vast city in Bangladesh. Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and has a current population of over 21 million people nearly three times the New York City population. Growing up in a family of doctors, Dr. Hasme was interested in pursuing medicine; but it was difficult getting into the school he wanted, and he didn't want to leave the city of Dhaka at that time. With so many people attempting to get into medicine, he chose dentistry instead. Another drawback, the doctor said, was that he wasn't very fond of math. He preferred science. Doctor Hasme got his Masters (Public Health Degree) from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (School of Public Health), where he attended grad school first when he entered the United States. He learned that there might be more money in Corporate dental practice than the Community Health Centers, but the corporations are profit-based/ production-driven, which, the doctor said, "is not my cup of tea." 'The Community Health Centers work with the patient to try and meet their needs both health-wise and financially, Dr. Hasme affirmed. They can work up a sliding scale based on one's income or financial situation. Doctor Hasme stated that he enjoys helping people and that it's very fulfilling. And that is one reason the doctor gravitated to the more rural practices. Although possibly not as lucrative as working in a big

city, he would be able to meet the needs of those who may be struggling to find and afford good oral health care. Besides that, many in these areas need better oral health education to understand good oral hygiene and health practices. The doctor said He is a big proponent of preventative care as well. He said it's essential to note the cause of the problems and eliminate those problems by screening the patient. As a Dental Director from other jobs, Dr. Hasme would assess if they needed to incentify or deincentify specific dental care approaches by offering preventative education programs and making determinations of 'where are we now,' and 'where should we be going.' Coming to the United States from Dhaka in 2005, Dr. Hasme began his studies in Birmingham, Alabama, and was there for seven years. Then he moved to New York for 3 1/2 years, where he went to Dental School at New York University. Then he spent seven months in Elkhart, Indiana, from August 2017 to January 20 in Montecillo, Arkansas - February to June in Arlington, Texas, and from June 15 until now, he has been residing in Clinton. He works with the staff at the Boston Mountain Clinic in Clinton, just down the street from the hospital. The beautiful large apartment where he resides on Main Street in downtown Clinton (across the street from the Voice newspaper office) is upstairs from the old furniture company. Faisal (Dr. Hasme's given first name - Faisal Abu) said he likes to travel. Although growing up in a very populated, very big city, he does miss the many conveniences which the big city has to offer. One of his favorites is the dining establishments that serve outstandSee Bangladesh on page 3

The eighth annual multimedia presentation, Family and Friends we lost in 2020, Van Buren County REMEMBERS, is available for viewing on the YouTube channel, Warren Johnson VBC. A link will also be available on The VOICE of Van Buren County's Facebook page. The presentation honors their memory and is dedicated to everyone dealing with the heartache and loss of loved ones.

Three Lady Jackets selected to 3A-2 All Conference Team - Congrats to Haven Stoltzfus, Lacey Belle McJunkins and Reese McDonald for being selected to the 2020-2021 3A-2 all conference team. Reese McDonald was also selected to the 2021 State tournament team. Photos courtesy of Clinton Schools

Stepping back in time with Bob Carpenter and his Model T by Warren Johnson

I was privileged to spend a couple of afternoons on Culpepper Mountain with Bob Carpenter, who gave me an in-depth tour of his 1927 Ford Model T Roadster pickup truck. Afterward, Bob took me on the ride of a lifetime. While cruising in the old Ford, he shared some of his experiences owning a time machine. Bob has fun traveling over the highways and byways in his antique Ford. The ninety-four-year-old horseless carriage, which he affectionately refers to as Liz, garners a lot of attention in their travels. Bob recalls cruising through town when a man came out of a business to get a closer look at the Roadster pickup truck. Bob pulled over to visit with the gentleman, and before long, a crowd of nearly twenty people had gathered to look at discuss the working piece of automotive history. Many from the group got behind the steering wheel and had their buddies take photos. Bob said, "It is enjoyable to be able to share it with others like that." He stated, "It's a Hoot!" Bob remembers cruising on a two-lane fifty-five mile per hour country highway one afternoon. As he traversed the road that cuts through farms and fields, a late model pickup came up behind him. Bob said, "It was apparent to me I was slowing him

down, and as soon as I got to a safe place, I pulled over and let him by." The next day when Bob saw the man in town, he asked how fast he had been traveling? The reply was about forty miles per hour. Bob laughed and said, "Holy Cow! I wasn't supposed to be going that fast. That was the top speed on the truck when it was new." He had to ask how fast he was traveling because the Tin Lizzie did not come from the factory with a speedometer. As time went on and technology advanced, a simple solution to the truck's lack of a speedometer became available. Bob now has an app on his smartphone which uses GPS to calculate its speed accurately. Bob stated. " I still want to go faster than I should, so I use the smartphone to keep me slowed down." The phone sits in a removable cradle which is suction cupped to the windshield. The lack of a speedometer is only one of the vehicle's quirks. The old truck has a Klaxon horn which is similar to the classic Ah-Ooo-Gah. Bob said, "As I understand it, the Ooo-Gah horn was an after-market part someone created." He continued, "As soon as the Model T came out, people in garages and under shade trees started finding ways to modify it and make it better." He noted that Henry Ford took many of those grass-root ideas developed by the pub-

lic and improved his vehicles with them. Another interesting quirk of the vehicle involves acceleration and braking. The truck has three pedals on the floor, reminiscent of a modern car with a manual transmission. However, none of them is the gas pedal. The driver achieves acceleration with a lever on the right side of the steering column. The accelerator is in the location of a modern transmission shift lever. What do the three-floor pedals do? Bob said the pedal to the far left is what we would call a clutch. When depressed to the floor, low gear is engaged. The transmission is neutral, with the pedal at the midpoint, and when the pedal is released, the transmission is in high gear. The pedal in the middle is depressed to engage reverse, with the one on the right being the brake. Bob continued, "The interesting thing about the Model T is the brake works in the transmission on a drum, unlike modern cars where the brakes apply friction to the wheels. The on-

ly brake on the wheels is when the handbrake is pulled back." On the left side of the column, which we associate with the turn signal, is a lever that adjusts the spark to the twenty-horsepower four-cylinder engine. The little engine operates without a fuel pump, a water pump, or an oil pump. The fuel is gravity fed from the gas tank in the cowling with water flowing through the system utilizing thermal siphon. That is the way it was on the T model, which dates from 1908 - 1927. The Ford Motor Company built fifteen million Model T's during its production run. Bob's was in the last 300,000 to be made. The original Model T cost around $850, which adjusted for inflation equals over $24,000 in today's money. During the car's production, Henry Ford doubled the salary of his workers. Bob cautioned, "Don't get the idea that working for Ford Motor See Model T on page 3

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March 23, 2021 come. I am looking for some cuttings off a Pussy Willow tree; if you have some, give me a call, please.

ative repurposing of used tires as giant Easter bunnies. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west Hwy. 16 community, call or text, Jeffry Burgess, 7451249.

James & Joyce Burns Jeffry Burgess Crabtree

The year round, seasonally changing, kid pleasThe Crabtree Senior ing White family display, on the Crabtree corner, Night Potluck on Fripresently features rabbits and eggs. day, at the Foursquare Church, has been cancelled. A well produced Arkansas, all the way to Bangladesh Houston, Texas (an 18 video has been made from page 1 hour round trip) to pur- of the RallyX auto race chase a bunch of her course in Crabtree. ing Bangladesh cuisine. food to take back home Now you can see what He said the food is very with him. it is all about. The link to hot and quite spicy, Besides loving to the RallyX YouTube vidand the deserts known travel, some of Faisal's eo can be found at ARas 'misty' are also de- interests are watching SCCA.org online or on licious. While enjoying football (especially col- their Facebook page. a great visit with Fais- lege football), basket- The first of eight RallyX al, he gave me a taste ball, listening to rock n' events this season hapof some real Bangla- roll music, and playing pens Saturday. desh deserts. One was classical guitar. Music Sunday, the Full called Kalojam, a very being a common bond, I Worm Moon is offisoft (almost like bread invited him to our open- cial at 1:48 p.m. Also pudding) taste but mic music in Marshall at called Crow, Sap and smoother. Then there the Veteran's Memori- Lenten Full Moon, this was a milk cake known al Hall. is the first of four superas Sondesh. But my faOne thing Faisal moons this year, when vorite was Zarda - rice misses is his family and the moon is a bit closcooked in saffron for friends back in Bangla- er than usual, so bigger color and fragrance. It desh. He said the old- and brighter. And, behad a distinctly sweet er he gets, the more cause this is the first full and tasty flavor. I thor- he misses his family moon after the spring oughly enjoyed those back home. 'It is quite equinox, it is also called deserts and could see difficult to make new the Paschal Full Moon why he would miss hav- friends, he shared. and determines the ing access to them. He We are truly bless- date of Easter. told me there was a lady ed to have someone of Beginning Tuesday who makes authentic his talents in our com- and continuing through Bangladesh food in the munity, and I hope that April 10, the Zodiacal Houston, Texas area. Faisal will feel welcome Lights will be visible When he found out that here and want to hang for thirty minutes after she had begun catering, around our neck of the dusk in the west. A tohe drove from Clinton, woods for awhile. tally light pollution free area is needed to see this. Model T but rather revolutionized Next Thursday, the from page 1 it. Bob said, "Ford took Volunteer Fire Departthe idea that other peo- ment holds its monthly Company and building ple had already started meeting at 7 p.m. For the vehicles was a picnic creating and was able info call Tammy, 253because it was a horren- to jump to the head of 5071. dous place to work." He the line. He made the Applications for Alcontinued, " The facto- automobile available to read Scholarships for ry was crowded, it was the masses and put the graduating seniors are hot, and tempers were world on wheels." due April 1. constantly flaring up. With Spring upon The forsythia are It's been said Ford us and more excellent blooming, which garcould unload iron ore weather soon at hand, den folklore says means from a barge, put it on Bob and his old Ford are it’s safe to plant peas, a coal car, unload it in- sure to be spotted on onion sets and lettuce to a hopper on one end a leisurely cruise. If you now. of the factory, and twen- are fortunate enough to The White Family ty-four hours later, the hear the Klaxon horn or Holiday Display, on the ore came out the back catch a glimpse of the Crabtree Corner, nevof the factory as a fin- little red truck, do your- er ceases to delight the ished car. self a favor and take a kid in me. And my adult Henry Ford did not few minutes to visit. It is pleased with the creinvent the assembly line will be a time well spent.

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What a great week it has been. When we wake in the morning and see the sunrise and then the warm sunny days, it makes us feel good and puts us in a great mood. It also reminds us that God looks out for us and when we really need to be uplifted, he sends us rays of sunlight. On our way home from a doctor's appointment, I went by the school and was pleased to see several cars at the Community Center last Thursday. It seemed they were there for Bingo and stayed for lunch. It is great that things are getting better, and people will feel safe getting out with friends. We get our second shot next Thursday. I am told that we should be safe two weeks later to get out some as long as we wear a mask. James is watching the grass grow and getting the mowers worked on to be ready when the doctors tell him he can start walking. This has been so hard for him, and he is prepared to get back to normal. When we get out more, maybe we will have more to write about. I did see several folks already getting the gardens ready to plant. They are waiting for the last frost. If you have anything to put into the paper, call us at 592-3935, and we will see that it gets in the news; if you have done something for fun or different, call and share it with your neighbors. When they read it, they will feel that they have had a good visit. Stay safe, have a great week, and enjoy the beautiful flowers and shades of green in the trees and fields. It is truly spring.

Patsy Ward Formosa

Thelma Murray Shirley

Travis Armon Hensley arrived on March 11, weighing seven pounds ten ounces and was seventeen and one half inches long. His parents are Andy & Amber Hensley of Dodd Mountain. Travis has an older sister Raylee & older brother Asher, his Grandma, Nancy Hensley, works for the Shirley School. Saturday, Kathy Berry, had some friends over for a luncheon. They were Nova Scroggins of Morrilton, Mary Beth Price of Conway, Marsha Bradley, Ruth Hodge, Jody Bane, Rhonda Carlton, Laverne Bolden, Gail Kirkendoll, and Lois Compton. Visiting Cala Linn, Sunday was her daughter Calisse Caudill, granddaughter Rebecca Lopes and son Caleb, all of Nashville. Jim Hooten has some of his garden planted, Onions, Cauliflower, green peas, radishes & Carrots. I talked to Kathy Fields of Holly Mountain; she is still running her farm and has all kinds of animals, including six young goats. Friday, I went shopping at Clinton, drove out on Culpepper Mountain, and visited my cousin Paul Meyner. On my trip, I noticed the Bradford Pear Trees and the ServiceBerry Trees are in bloom. The Serviceberry tree has a bark like a Maple and leaves like an apple tree, and the berries are red and good to eat if you can beat the birds and squirrels to them on June 1. I will be volunteering at the Shirley Museum on Saturday, March 27, from 10 am until 2 pm visitors are wel-

Ronny and Brenda Webb of Houston, Texas, surprised Ruth with a three-day visit this week. I know she enjoyed that! She said Brenda cooked a lot of good food. I think she must do a great job of it. Ruth always tells me she cooks the best food! I went to Tilly on Thursday and spent the night with my sisterin-law, Bonnie Drewry. We had a good visit. We talked and caught up on family. My throat was sore when we finally called it a night. On Friday, I got to visit with Ricky and Linda Drewry and Linda's daughter, Hayley, for a little bit. I also got to have a short visit with Trish Jackson. I came home Friday evening and stopped by Canaan mountain and visited with greatgreat-niece, Hayley Mainord. She is a sweet young lady. I also visited with Dewayne and Sheila Mainord for a little while. I stopped by Joe and Melba Ward's for a short visit. It was good to see them all and learn they are doing well. I stopped in Marshall and visited with Chery Rose and our great-granddaughter, Hannah Hartsell. Hannah is a special girl. They were doing good too. I need to make that trip again and arrange to visit each one a little longer. I miss getting together with family. I wish everyone a good week. Until next time, God bless.

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March 23, 2021

Clinton Elementary School

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A.J. Watts, Kindergarten received a Positive Aiden Huber has worked hard to raise his Dojo Alexis Bunker, fifth grade, received a positive Office Referral from his teachers for working percentage to 98%! office referral from his teachers for working hard and being inspired and motivated! hard and being inspired and motivated!

Chaze Lopez received a positive office referral Collin West received a positive office referral for Hayden Patterson was recognized for helping for being a good friend and always being helpful his “never give up” attitude! keep our students safe on the playground. to his teacher!

Clinton High School

Pyper Lipsomb is demonstrating positive behavior to staff and students with helpful acts and compliments!

The Van Buren County Virtual Transition Fair had a competition this year. Students could create art, songs, and essays among other things with the theme of Begin. CHS OWL Program is happy to announce two winners in this competition: Jamal Farrell for Stand Out Song and Kyle Tobin for Authentic Art.

Seniors received their caps and gowns from Jostens last Friday.

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Obituaries

Alene Reece

Ruth Alene Reece was born June 6, 1950, to Billy Pete and Ruth Laverne Branscum Reed in Clinton, Arkansas. She passed from this life on March 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents and two great-grandchildren. Alene is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jim Reece, two sons, Billy Brant Reece (Sherry) of Clinton and Jimmy Don Reece (special friend Wendy) of Groves, TX. She is also survived by her brother, Gary Reed (Loquita) of Clinton, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a host of family and friends. The family wishes to thank the Hospice staff, Dr. Jose Abiseid, and his team, and a special thanks to her granddaughter, Lakena Reece, who took such great care of her throughout her illness. A memorial service was held Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Culpepper Community Church at 11:00 AM, with Brother Danny Patterson officiating.

Kemp. Beulah was a longtime member of Clinton First Baptist Church and a loving wife, mother, "Mama," sister, and friend. Beulah loved to be in the kitchen, whether at the Shirley or Fairfield Bay Senior Center, where she served others for over twenty years or at home cooking for her family and anyone who dropped in to visit. She made sure no one ever left hungry and claimed there are no secret recipes, just tender loving care. Beulah is preceded in death by both parents, her beloved husband, Eldon Boone, son Larry Boone, brother Dennis Kemp, and sister Virginia Kemp Moore. Left to cherish the memory of Beulah are her three children; Sharon Boone of Clinton, Arkansas, Don and Terri Boone of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas and Jan and Gregg Widmer of Fort Myers, Florida, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Brandy, Chad, Dakota, and Brayden Mooney of Clinton, Arkansas and many other family and friends. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at Bradley Cemetery.

Christine C. Pittman

Bethel Nunnery Sipe

Bethel Sipe, 69, of Fairfield Bay, died peacefully Sunday, March 14, 2021. In Holland, Missouri, she was born April 6, 1951, to Aaron and Ethel (Wofford) Nunnery. She is preceded in death by her parents. Left to cherish Bethel's precious memory are her brother, Martin Nunnery, wife Linda, sister Brenda Alderman and husband Bill, grandson, Davon Sipe, numerous other relatives, and a host of friends. There are no services pending at this time.

Beulah D. Boone

Beulah Boone, 92, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on March 13, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born May 6, 1928, to William Add and Effie (Griggs)

Christine Pittman, 92, of Damascus, Arkansas, was called to her eternal rest on Sunday, March 14, 2021, surrounded by family. On July 9, 1928, she was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi, to James Benjamin Chapman and Patty Erline Duke Chapman. She married the love of her life, John Emmett Pittman, on August 31, 1946. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Christine loved feeding people with her delicious southern cooking, playing cards and games, gardening, fishing, crocheting, and pulling pranks on the unexpected people who were blessed to come through her door. Her hospitality was legendary, as she was always prepared to nourish and nurture any who crossed her threshold. No one spoke to her in person or on the phone who didn't get an invitation to come to visit: "When are you coming to see me?" She taught us to seek Jesus, love family, and live every day to the fullest. She loved her big family, made even bigger by all of the honorary family she gathered over the years through the families of her children's

The Voice of Van Buren County spouses and friends of her grandchildren, some of those feeling the grief of her passing as far away as Vietnam, Mexico and Africa. Survivors include four children, thirteen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter as follows; Don Pittman (Sandy) from Chickamauga, Georgia and sons Don Jr (Melissa), children Madeline, Miriam, and Magnolia, and Josh Pittman (Marci), children Samuel and Emmy. Gale Pittman Nivens (Kerry) from Chelsea, Alabama and children, son Matt Miller (Mandy), son Maddox, Reagan Bryant (Noah) and daughters Ava and Ali, son Seth Powell (Ashley) and children Cruz, Carmen, Daniel, and Lola. Grandchildren from her daughter, Penny Pittman McGuffee (Harry): Trey McGuffee and children, Christy Whitaker (daughter Carlie), Casey, Jessi, and Nikki McGuffee; Gabe McGuffee (Brooke) and son Avery, and great grandson Trevor McGuffee. Cindy Pittman Walsh (George) and sons Nathan (Mollee) and children Maisie, Brockton, Laurie Anne and Kaidee Hart; Ethan (Brandy) and daughters Rilynn and Lilyn; Joey (Hani) and sons Justin and Jason; and Micah (Dawn). Ben Pittman and daughters Hailey Grace and Emily Claire. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband John, her infant son Timothy Emmett, her daughter, Penny, her son-in-love Harry McGuffee and grandson Travis McGuffee. The funeral service was at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier, with burial following at Bethlehem Cemetery.

Edith Chaffin

Edith Kiihnl Chaffin of Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Edith was born June 23, 1927, in Enid, Mississippi, daughter of David Talmadge Kiihnl and Quida Hall Kiihnl. She was one of

four children. She was preceded in death by sister Vera Mae Kiihnl Pipkin of Clinton and brothers Winzel and Dewitt Kiihnl. Edith met Jack Chaffin at Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas, where she and Jack attended. They were married on June 17, 1950. Her beloved husband of over 69 years passed away on July 10, 2019. Jack and Edith moved to Arkansas shortly after marrying in 1950. Soon after that, she went to work for the superintendent's office of the Pulaski County Special School District in Little Rock, Arkansas. She worked for seven superintendents for over 35 years before retiring in 1987. In 1988 Edith and Jack retired to Eden Isle, Heber Springs, Arkansas, where they lived for over 30 years. Edith and Jack were members of the Heber Springs Church of Christ, where they attended for over 30 years. Edith was also a member of the Associated Women for Harding (AWH), which has a heritage in providing need-based scholarships for men and women at Harding University. August 2007, she was recognized for her exceptional service and commitment to Harding University. She was awarded "Outstanding Member of the Year." Along with the church, AWH, Edith, and Jack were generous to many charities throughout their lives. Among those were Paragould Children's Home, Christian Homes for Children in Florida, St. Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, and Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. However, Edith claimed her greatest achievements in life were a wife, mother, grandmother, g re a t - g r a n d m o t h e r, and aunt. She is survived by her son, Gary Lynn, and wife, Lisa Wishart Chaffin of Pinecrest, Florida. Her grandchildren: Dacia Chaffin Wiegandt and husband Karl O. Wiegandt, Taylor Lynn Chaffin, and wife Rosa Mateu Chaffin and Trent Austin Chaffin of Miami, Florida. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Austin, Mason, and Addison Wiegandt. Other dear relatives: Esther, James & Jason Pipkin; Mike & Kathy Kiihnl; Randy & Mandy Kiinhl; Terry & Patricia K. Curtis; Mitchell & Melanie Kiihnl; Hank

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

March 23, 2021 & Linda Brewer. A graveside service was held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Cleburne County Memorial Gardens, with Bill Pratt officiating.

Emma Sue Mahan Nabors

Emma Sue Nabors was 91 years old when she passed on Sunday, March 14, 2021. She was born and raised in Rabbit Ridge, Arkansas, and was educated at Southside school in Bee Branch, Arkansas. Sue retired after a long career at JC Penney in Little Rock, where she worked in the store office. She was a longtime faithful member of the church of Christ in Rabbit Ridge. Sue taught Bible class and was an elder’s wife. She had a huge positive influence on the members of the congregation and was a role model for many. Sue was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as a Grandmother and “Grammy” to her five grandchildren. She had a loving and caring personality but could be strong and tough when she needed to be. Everyone who met her loved her. She became a surrogate mother, mom and grandmother to many of her nieces and nephews, and she also lent a helping hand to anyone down on their luck. She is a loving and devoted mother of Linda Nabors of Rabbit Ridge, Arkansas, and Jim Nabors (Sarita) of Fayetteville, AR. Sue is preceded in death by her husband Jim Nabors Sr and siblings Glenna, Hayden, Hilma, Alon, and Slater. Also, her loving parents Darby and Alma Mahan. She was grandmother to Sam Tyler (Jaime), Grant Nabors (Holly), Niki Peters (James), Jake Nabors (Julia), and John Nabors. She was also a great grandmother to Clayton Peters, Ryder Fretwell, Sawyer Nabors, Oliver Nabors, and Miller Nabors. Visitation was from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 17,

2021, at Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ. The funeral service followed at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ, with burial at Whipple Cemetery.

Frank D. Pryor

Frank D. Pryor, 83, of Damascus, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 12, 2021. He was born in Spencerville, Oklahoma, on July 4, 1937, to Alice Beck and George Marshall Pryor. Frank is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers-George Pryor and L.C. Pryor, a sister, Dorothy Lestman, and one infant son, Gordon Wayne Pryor. Frank was an adventurer who loved people and never met a stranger. He was a dreamer and had big plans. Frank lived in many places while growing up, but his family moved to Fox, Arkansas, in his sophomore year. There he met Frieda Rushing, the love of his life. He played any sports he could but loved playing basketball and baseball, leading to him being asked to coach on an Emergency Teaching Certificate for one year, right after he graduated in 1955. The following year he then started college at Beebe, AR, where he completed two years. In 1959, he married Frieda, and they moved to Conway, where he attended Arkansas State Teachers College and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Education. They worked during the summer throughout the western States to pay for his college in the timber and the fruit industry. Upon completion of his Bachelor’s Degree, he taught and coached for three years in Missouri and twelve years in Arkansas. After teaching for a few years, He moved his family to Johnson City, Tennessee, to complete his Master’s Degree at East Tennessee State. He was Superintendent of Alread Public Schools for two years and Superintendent of See Obituaries on page 5

March 23, 2021 and friends. Obituaries The family would from page 4 like to thank several people for their help the Van Buren Coun- during this challenging ty School Board for time: Knovalea Scrogmany years. He loved gins, the staff at Kinhis students and de- dred Hospice, Don veloped many friend- Nunley, Friendship ships with them over Baptist Church in Clinthe years. ton, Arkansas, the DaIn 1971 he left Ed- mascus Fire Departucation and opened ment, First RespondPryor Real Estate and ers, and a Special Insurance in Clinton, Thanks to Deborah Arkansas. He owned Pryor and Russell Pryseveral small busi- or for the extra special nesses throughout his medical care of Frank life. He loved taking (Dad). his family on vacations On Monday, March while visiting others 15, 2021, Visitathrough the US. tion was at 10:00 am Frank’s most im- at Friendship Bapportant work was for tist Church in Clinthe Kingdom of the ton. A service followed Lord. He loved the at 11:00 am, with inLord, loved sharing terment being at Fox and studying God’s Cemetery, in Fox, ArWord. He loved peo- kansas. ple, loved helping them, and taught his children to do the same. He didn’t want recognition; he wanted to be a servant of the Lord. He was a Deacon, a Sunday School teacher, Youth Director, a Choir director, and a Moderator of the Post Oak Grove Presbytery for many years. Frank loved music Jimmie Darrell Lewis Jimmie Darrell and sang High Tenor in many quartets over Lewis, age 74, of Lesthe years, but he is lie, Arkansas, passed most remembered for from this life on Saturhis singing with Frie- day, March 13th, 2021, da. Anytime they went at his home. He was to a church event, they born in Lennox, Calwere requested to sing ifornia on November 22nd, 1946, to Rocha special. Left to cherish his ester Lewis and Bermemory is his wife of nice Brooks Lewis. Jimmie was a Unit61 years, Frieda Rushing Pryor, one daugh- ed States Army Veterter Sandra (Stanley) an and served during Doggett of Conway, the Vietnam War. He AR, two sons, Rus- received the National sell Pryor of Conway, Defense Service MedSC and Kirk (Deborah) al, First Class Gunner Pryor of Clinton, AR; Badge, Good Conduct four grandsons- Mar- Medal, Marksman Pisshall(Christina) Pry- tol, Sharpshooter Rior, Tyler( Ericka) Pryor, fle, Vietnam Service Caleb (Rebecca) Pry- Medal with one Bronze or and Joshua Pryor; Service Star, and the three great-grandchil- Republic of Vietnam dren- Alex, Nathan- Campaign Medal. He iel, and Oliver Pryor; worked as a drywall one sister-in-law, Ro- hanger for over 40 zell Lewis of Morton, years. He was a very IL; two Sisters- Becky hardworking man and VanConette and Sue took excellent care of Fisher, numerous niec- his family. Jimmie had an es and nephews, plus a host of other family amazing sense of huSudoku Solution

The Voice of Van Buren County mor and enjoyed being the occasional jokester. He enjoyed playing board games, especially checkers. He was an incredible husband and father, and he adored spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Karen Schreckengost Lewis of the home; two children, Andrew Lewis of Leslie and Sheila Payne and husband Johnny of Leslie; grandchildren, Heather Payne, Samuel Byrd (Ashley), Ashlynn Payne, Bethany Payne and Sydney Lewis; his mother, Bernice Gray of Clinton; siblings, Sergal Lewis (Bonnie) of Marshall, Willis Lewis (Phyllis) of Leslie, Noel Lewis (Sharon) of Leslie and Janice Lewis, also of Leslie; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends who will also mourn his passing. Jimmie is preceded in death by his dad, Rochester Lewis, and his step-dad, Rufus Gray. Graveside services for Jimmie were at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 18th, 2021, at Shady Grove Cemetery on Hwy 254. Brother Glenn Pettus officiated. Jimmie was laid to rest with full military honors. Friends and family will serve as bearers.

John W. Swan

John W. Swan was born April 19, 1933, to the late Wesley and Gracie Swan. He left this world peacefully with family members gathered at his bedside on March 8, 2021, at 87. Though John loved to hunt, fish, and

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spend time outside, he would not want these interests to define him. He would instead be defined by his love for others and its names: Daddy, grandad, brother, Uncle Jay, JW, or Bro. Swan. He was an easy man to love and loved his family and all people unconditionally. John had a special gift of making everyone feel welcome. He allowed God to love others through him regardless of person or circumstance. If you hurt, John hurt for you. If you were happy, John rejoiced and laughed with you. All who knew John knew his meek and humble kindness and knew he loved with every fiber of his being. John's heart was full of love for God, and he radiated joy and peace with every step of his journey. John's goodness spilled over even amid his suffering to those who wronged him; he forgave easily. In summary, John was as gentle and compassionate as they come. John was a man of temperance, a faithful man who prayed every day until the last days of his life that his grandchildren would all become children of God. He rejoiced at their spiritual births. He also prayed that each of his grandsons would become preachers—even knowing the hardships of preaching the truth. Even so, John recognized that his calling was worth every heartache and tear to spread the Gospel to a lost and dying world. John knew the Lord and the blessings of the Lord. After his love for his Savior was the love of his beloved wife and family. His quiver filled with children. His life was full of family gatherings with little arms around his neck and grandbabies in his lap—even after they became difficult to hold near the end of his life. He will be greatly missed by

his family—loved but never forgotten. John's spiritual fruit was mature, ripe, and ready to be picked. He served his time on this earth well; his race is now complete. John entrusts each of us with his legacy to carry the torch until we are called home. John was preceded in death by his son John Paul Swan; father Wesley Nathaniel Swan and mother Grace Tyler (Boatman) Swan; his brothers: Leon Swan, Marvin Swan, Donnie Swan, and Lester Swan; sister Lavern Swan; nephews: Donnie Swan, David Swan, Ricky Swan, and Johnny Swan; nieces: Donna Sue Cassidy and Dorene Cantrell. John was survived by his wife of 62 years, Doris J. Swan, his dearly loved sister Hazel MacLean and brother Herman Dale Swan; his children, Timothy (Teresa) Swan, Mary (John) Rychtarik; grandchildren: Greg (Jessica) Swan, Michele (Billy) Newnum, Alicia Christopherson, Ashley (Nataniel) Coffman, Grace Ann Swan, Kelsey (Shawn) Landis, Tyler Shrader, Brody Hensley, Kimberley Swan, Stephanie (Zach) Callahan, Courtney (Daniel) Littell, CJ (Savannah) Rychtarik, Karissa (Rodney) Hannah; great-grandchildren: Kaylee (Matt) Conner, Savannah, Sierra, Hannah, Noah, Andrew, Gabriel, Michael, Joseph, Cayelyn, Kaisyn, Liam, Josie, Maddix, Mylee, Remington, Keegan, Eli, Ben, Hezekiah, Charlotte, Harlie, Kayden, Emma, Gunner; and great-greatgrandson, Titus. John was also survived by a host of nephews, nieces, family, and friends. Visitation was on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 10:00 am, with his service following at 11:00 am. Interment followed at Fox cemetery.

June Jensen

June Jensen, 86, of Shirley, Arkansas, passed away on March 15, 2021, at Indian Rock Village of Fairfield Bay. June started her life in Kingston, England, on February 9, 1935, to the late Harry Shaftoe and Hannah (Whiting) Shaftoe. She was the beloved wife of Darrell Jensen for 46 years. June married Darrell on November 14, 1974. June had a very compassionate heart; you could tell it by the love she had for Darrell and the many animals that she nurtured. June counted her animals as her children. June loved working alongside Darrell at the animal shelter at Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, for several years. There was always love in her heart for the life of those babies. June also loved flowers! She had a green thumb and could grow anything! She found beauty and tranquility in caring for them and did spend many hours doing so. June was a faithful, loving wife to Darrell, a good friend, and a companion. June was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Hannah Shaftoe, and two sisters. June is survived by her husband Darrell Jensen of Shirley, Arkansas. She was also survived by two brothers, Robert of New Zealand and another brother from Montreal, Canada, and one sister Eunice (John) Johnson of London, England. She will be greatly missed by her beloved Darrell and her many friends.

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Pinto Beans and Ham

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Apple Crisp Milk

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Boyhood Dream Of Soaring With Eagles Comes True Remembering Herbert and Dorothy Mills by Warren Johnson

From a young age, Herbert Talley Mills wanted to soar with the eagles. Born December 22, 1922, in Wilmington, Deleware, Herb was a small child when his family moved to the west coast in California. His parents, Charles H. and Margaret Roll Mills, were both professionals who had earned their college degrees, with Charles being an architect by trade. Margaret had a sister in California who Herb fondly remembered. He recalled spending summers with his aunt and uncle, helping tend to their orchards. Herb first looked into the sky in those orchards and decided that was where he wanted to be. He dreamed of launching himself into the heavens. Flying consumed his thoughts, and airplanes became his passion. The young man began to build and assemble model airplanes to see how high they could go. Herb fondly remembered his father, Charles, and would tell me what a wonderful dad he had been. Charles was always supportive of his son and would spend his days off, selflessly, taking the young man into the desert where Herbert learned to pilot the aircraft he built. As time passed by and Herbert grew into a man, his passion for flight dominated his thoughts. He said, "I have always enjoyed flying model planes, but I wanted more. I wanted to fulfill my dream of touching the sky, so it was only logical for me to become a pilot." After years of perseverance, Herb would realize his goal when he earned his wings in the United States Army Air Corps. The military allowed Herb to travel the world. He recalled how much he had enjoyed the time spent in Japan and the Philippines and the af-

Herbert Talley Mills fection he had for the people. When I asked Herb how the Japanese people had received him after World War II, he stated, "Our governments had been at war, not our citizens. I have a lot of respect for the Japanese people. They were good people and were not unlike the people of the United States." Herb also found great enjoyment in what he called one of the most beautiful creations ever made by man's hand – The Automobile. He remembered the many cars he had owned throughout the years and would always get a special gleam in his eye when he talked about his sports cars. He told me, "My sports car almost changed the entire future for me." He said, " I met the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. Her name was Dorothy Steele, and she was from Davis, Oklahoma. After some time, I developed the courage to ask her out on a date." He continued, "Her reply was, No!" Although disappointed, Herb was persistent. After several attempts, he said Dorothy accepted the invitation to have dinner. Later, Dorothy confessed to Herb that she had been reluctant to go on a date with him because of the car.

Dorothy Steele - Mills Herb recalled, " Dorothy told me she was afraid a man who drove a sports car wouldn't behave like a gentleman." The date went well, and the couple continued to see one another. As Herb affectionately referred to his bride, Dottie said "Yes," and the two were united in marriage in Bay County, Florida, in 1953. He often talked about how intelligent, loving, and caring Dorothy had been to him for so many years. He smiled when he recalled how much he loved her mother and father. He said, "It is not often a man can be lucky enough to find the love of his life, but to be able to say that he loved everything about her parents, I would think, seldom happens." Herb shook his head and said, "What can I say? I have been a darn lucky guy in almost every way possible. I was able to reach all of my professional and personal goals with Dorothy by my side." Not only had Herb reached his goal of being a pilot in the Air Corps, but he was also a college graduate and became licensed as a commercial aircraft pilot. He worked for many years for the City of San Diego, California. After retirement in

1979, Herb and Dorothy moved to Clinton, Arkansas, to Walnut Grove's community. he couple purchased a turn-of-thecentury farm with significant acreage, which afforded Herb the space to build a wood shop. In the shop, he had the tools necessary to create a lovely addition to the old farmhouse. This addition included a library and sewing area, which Dorothy loved. The couple had many good years together in their retirement, but his world stopped turning on February 21, 2005. Dottie, his bride of 52 years, passed away. Herb spent the remainder of his time on Earth building model

airplanes and teaching others how to fly them. He told me, "I enjoy building the planes now that I am older more than flying because working with my hands occupies more of my time." Herb enjoyed going out to eat, although he was never satisfied with the food. He would say, "It just doesn't taste like Dorothy's cooking." The meal he enjoyed most was a pizza and a bottle of cold beer, which he enjoyed sharing with friends. He loved taking rides in his cars and seeing places he had never been. Sitting on the porch and staring into the night sky, he would recall the highlights of his life.

On June 28, 2013, Herb suffered a stroke. The doctors said he wouldn't survive, but he did. He became a resident of Ozark Health Rehab and Nursing Center. He would tell me how much he liked all of the people there and how good the staff was. In September 2013, Herb accepted Jesus Christ into his heart as his savior. Like John Gillespie Magee's poem High Flight, on February 19, 2014, at 11:49 am, Herbert Talley Mills slipped the surly bonds of Earth, put out his hand, and touched the face of God. Herb is at rest beside Dorothy in Davis, Oklahoma.

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Music Trivia Who Sung It? In 1951 she sang See the USA in your Chevrolet In 1958 They said a little Nash Rambler was following me, about one-third my size In 1966 he sang about Mustang Sally In 1971 his Daddy wanted him to stop driving his Hot Rod Lincoln In 1982 he sang about his Little Red Corvette In 2000 they proclaimed Life is a Highway

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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 Crabtree Foursquare 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

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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Reflect A Moment He said, “...I say to you that anyone who is angry with his brother must stand his trial;”

MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

For Sale:

37acres +/-. 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

For Rent

LEGAL NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL LIQUOR AND OFF PREMISES PERMITS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has filed applications with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the State of Arkansas for permits to sell spirituous, vinous, and malt liquor, and beer at retail to be carried out and not consumed on the licensed premises described as: 101 Hwy 9 West Street Address Shirley City/Town Van Buren County Said application was filed on February 25, 2021. The undersigned states that he/she is a resident of Arkansas, of good moral character that he/she has never been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude; that no license to sell alcoholic beverages by the undersigned has been revoked within five (5) years last past; and that the undersigned has never been convicted of violating the laws of this State, or any other State, relative to the sale of controlled beverages. Joseph J. Linn Name of Applicant RAGIN' Name of business Sworn before me this 26th day of February 2021 /s/ Landon Ray Bagley Landon Ray Bagley Notary Public

NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL LIQUOR AND OFF PREMISES PERMITS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has filed applications with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the State of Arkansas for permits to sell spirituous, vinous, and malt liquor, and beer at retail to be carried out and not consumed on the licensed premises described as:

For Rent Shop Booth 94 at Howard's Antiques for crocheted items, knickknacks, dishes and jewelry.

2 BR, 1Bath Apt near School and Down Town ***************** Trash removal and Water Furnished Call: 745-8644 or 253-0664

EMPLOYMENT

FL Davis Cash Lumber is looking to hire a full time small engine mechanic. Applicants must have their own tools. Reliability, cleanliness and the ability to meet deadlines are necessary for this position. ************ Applications may be picked up at 160 Park Street, Clinton AR 72031

REAL ESTATE For Sale

FOR RENT

Apartments and mobile homes in Bee Branch area. $450-$650/month. Deposit required. Call for availability (501) 581-8640

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

LEGAL

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KAREN BETH DAVIS, deceased NO. 71PR-21-16 NOTICE Last known address of decedent: 267 Eddie Lane Clinton, Arkansas 72031 Date of Death: January 2, 2021 The undersigned was appointed Administrator of the estate of the above decedent on the 5th day of March, 2021.

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

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 16 day of March, 2021. Terry Gilliam, Administrator By: /s/ Chad Brown CHAD J. BROWN, I.D. No. 2010085 Attorney at Law 203 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-8801 FAX 501-745-6262

4511 Highway 65 South Street Address Clinton, AR City/Town Van Buren County Said application was filed on March 1, 2021. The undersigned states that he/she is a resident of Arkansas, of good moral character that he/she has never been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude; that no license to sell alcoholic beverages by the undersigned has been revoked within five (5) years last past; and that the undersigned has never been convicted of violating the laws of this State, or any other State, relative to the sale of controlled beverages. Darrin L. Webb Name of Applicant Clinton Beverage Supply L.LC. Name of business Sworn before me this 2nd day of March, 2021 /s/ Shawna Weiss Shawna Weiss Notary Public Commision # 12710277 Expires: March 6, 2030

NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL LIQUOR AND OFF PREMISES BEER PERMITS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has filed applications with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the State of Arkansas for permits to sell spirituous, vinous, and malt liquor and beer at retail to be carried out and not consumed on the licensed premises described as: 16531 Highway 65 North Street Address Damascus, AR City/Town Van Buren County Said application was filed on March 4, 2021. The undersigned states that he/she is a resident of Arkansas, of good moral character that he/she has never been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude; that no license to sell alcoholic beverages by the undersigned has been revoked within five (5) years last past; and that the undersigned has never been convicted of violating the laws of this State, or any other State, relative to the sale of controlled beverages. Lee Holly Bailey Name of Applicant LH Bailey Name of business Sworn before me this 10th day of March, 2021 Thomas Jordan Bollier Notary Public Commission # 12709895 Expires: January 29, 2030

LEGAL NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL LIQUOR AND OFF PREMISES PERMITS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has filed applications with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the State of Arkansas for permits to sell spirituous, vinous, and malt liquor at retail to be carried out and not consumed on the licensed premises described as: 1930 Highway 65 South Street Address Clinton, AR City/Town Van Buren County Said application was filed on March 3, 2021. The undersigned states that he/she is a resident of Arkansas, of good moral character that he/she has never been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude; that no license to sell alcoholic beverages by the undersigned has been revoked within five (5) years last past; and that the undersigned has never been convicted of violating the laws of this State, or any other State, relative to the sale of controlled beverages. Judy Gail King Name of Applicant Fuzzy's Fine Wine & Spirits Name of business Sworn before me this 8th day of March, 2021 /s/ Robbia Mays Robbia Mays Notary Public Commission #12697162 Expires: March 11, 2026

NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL LIQUOR AND OFF PREMISES BEER PERMITS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has filed applications with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the State of Arkansas for permits to sell spirituous, vinous, and malt liquor and beer at retail to be carried out and not consumed on the licensed premises described as: 16525 Highway 65 North Street Address Damascus, AR City/Town Van Buren County Said application was filed on March 4, 2021. The undersigned states that he/she is a resident of Arkansas, of good moral character that he/she has never been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude; that no license to sell alcoholic beverages by the undersigned has been revoked within five (5) years last past; and that the undersigned has never been convicted of violating the laws of this State, or any other State, relative to the sale of controlled beverages. Glynn C Bailey III Name of Applicant Glynn Bailey Name of business Sworn before me this 10th day of March, 2021 Thomas Jordan Bollier Notary Public Commission #12709895 Expires: January 29, 2030

LEGAL

CITY OF CLINTON Financial Statement January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020 GENERAL FUND Balance January 1, 2020 $1,689,223.23 Cash Receipts State Revenues $35,856.58 Property Taxes $125,373.30 Sales Taxes $1,207,567.27 Federal Revenues $103,085.38 Fines, Forfeitures, and Costs $105,216.42 Franchise Fees $155,222.78 Other $36,616.24 Total Receipts $1,768,937.97 Total General Fund Available $3,458,161.20 Expenditures Administrative Department: Personal Services Supplies Other Services and Charges Transfers Out Total Administrative Department Expenditures Fire Department: Personal Services Other Services and Charges Supplies Transfers Out Total Fire Department Expenditures Parks Department: Personal Services Supplies Other Services and Charges Total Parks Department Expenditures Police Department: Personal Services Supplies Other Services and Charges Capital Outlay Total Police Department Expenditures Recycling Department: Personal Services Other Services and Charges Supplies Total Recycling Department Expenditures Zoning Department: Personal Services Other Services and Charges Total Zoning Department Expenditures Total Expenditures Balance General Fund December 31, 2020

$217,211.62 $2,934.25 $126,045.00 $93,359.14 $439,550.01 $65,042.87 $26,339.28 $162.27 $20,000.00 $111,544.42 $75,175.82 $1,421.44 $23,538.49 $100,135.75 $469,112.61 $4,082.82 $66,811.79 $25,644.00 $565,651.22 $34,762.12 $4,537.29 $1,115.48 $40,414.89 $54,471.30 $3,053.30 $57,524.60 $1,314,820.89 $2,143,340.31

STREET FUND Balance January 1, 2020 Cash Receipts State Revenues Property Taxes Other Transfers In Total Street Receipts Total Street Fund Available Expenditures Personal Services Supplies Other Services and Charges Total Expenditures Balance Street Fund December 31, 2020

$331,187.89 $196,426.82 $63,873.27 $1,323.03 $77,000.00 $338,623.12 $669,811.01

$88,236.52 $3,424.65 $72,614.41 $164,275.58 $505,535.43

SPECIAL FUNDS Balance Special Funds January 1, 2020 Receipts Expenditures Balance Special Funds December 31, 2020

$482,614.77 $306,800.49 $266,654.62 $522,760.64

Type of Debt Due 2010 Sales and Use Tax Refunding Bonds

INDEBTEDNESS Amount

Total

Date Last Payment

$310,000.00

September 1, 2020

$310,000.00

Date Free of Debt 2021

All financial records for the City of Clinton are public records and are open for public inspection during regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at City Hall in Clinton, Arkansas. If the record is in active use or in storage and, therefore, not available at the time a citizen asks to examine it, the custodian shall certify this fact in writing to the applicant and set a date and hour within three (3) days at which time the record will be available for inspection and copying. /s/ Dena R. Malone Dena R. Malone Recorder/Treasurer

NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL BEER OFF PREMISES & SMALL FARM WINE - RETAIL PERMITS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has filed applications with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the State of Arkansas for permits to sell wines produced at Small Farm Wineries and beer at retail to be carried out and not consumed on the premises described as: 1966 HWY 65S Street Address

NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION FOR RETAIL LIQUOR AND OFF PREMISES BEER PERMITS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has filed an application with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the State of Arkansas for permits to sell spirituous, vinous, and malt liquor, and beer at retail to be carried out and not consumed on the licensed premises described as:

CLINTON City/Town

15992 Lot 1 Hwy 65N Street Address

15992 Lot 2 Hwy 65N Street Address

Van Buren County

City/Town

Van Buren County

Said application was filed on MARCH 4, 2021. The undersigned states that he/she is a resident of Arkansas, of good moral character; that he/she has never been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude; that no license to sell alcoholic beverages by the undersigned has been revoked within five (5) years last past; and, that the undersigned has never been convicted of violating the laws of this State, or any other State, relative to the sale of controlled beverages.

JIMMIE L. LINCOLN Name of Applicant

ANN KIDD Name of Applicant

JIMMIE L. LINCOLN Name of business

ANN KIDD Name of business

Said application was filed on MARCH 15, 2021. The undersigned states that he/she is a resident of Arkansas, of good moral character; that he/she has never been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude; that no license to sell alcoholic beverages by the undersigned has been revoked within five (5) years last past; and, that the undersigned has never been convicted of violating the laws of this State, or any other State, relative to the sale of controlled beverages. TIFFANY PATTERSON Name of Applicant WALMART, INC STORE #788 Name of business Sworn before me this 19th day of March, 2021 ROBYN N. PRUITT Notary Public Commission #12706797 My Commission Expires: 2-22-29

Sworn before me this 10th day of March, 2021 NICOLE SPILLER Notary Public Commission #12709254 Expires: NOVEMBER 8, 2029

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