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Choctaw Fire Fighters can use the pump attached to a truck or in the boat to pull from open water sources. Photos by Warren Johnson Sarah Shaw and Tim Stalnaker
Fatal ATV Accident Cuts Couple's Journey Short by Warren Johnson
Sarah Elizabeth Shaw, 24, a registered nurse at Arkansas Children's Hospital, and her boyfriend, Timothy Luke Stalnaker, 27, a product manager at First Orion, enjoyed spending time together and were avid sports outdoorsmen. Some of their interest were working out, hiking, biking, golfing, and riding All-Terrain Vehicles. The couple from Conway shared many open-air adventures, enjoying one another's company, with their journeys not being limited to Arkansas. The duo traveled around the country, recently completing a ski adventure in Seattle, Washington. Sarah loved her family, her job, and her boyfriend and was living, as she said, "Her Best Life." Their journey was cut short on March 27, 2021. A family member stated, "Uncle Tim and Sarah left us doing what they loved most, riding four-wheelers in the Ozark National
Forest. They were the sweetest, happiest couple, and we are going to miss them so much." Sarah's father, Wally Shaw, said, "We had a sad visit Saturday at 10:30 pm when authorities informed us that our daughter and her boyfriend had a critical four-wheeler accident near Clinton, Arkansas. Sarah died on impact, and Tim passed away a few hours later. This is a sorrowful time for both families, but we will make it through this trial with the strength that we have in our Savior, Jesus Christ." Mr. Shaw continued, "We also learned from Tim's family a short while ago; that he had been saving for a diamond ring and was soon to propose to Sarah." Sarah and Timothy had a combined funeral service at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Russellville, Arkansas, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Our deepest sympathies go out to the families.
The Easter Bunny visited residents of Ozark Health Nursing Center. Janet Stephan with Gabby Henson Photo courtesy of OHNC
The Van Buren Tanker Task Force is Working to Serve our Community by Ken Brown
Many of the county's seventeen fire departments make up the Van Buren County Tanker Task Force. The task force is working to haul water to fire scenes reducing a significant strain on the delicate domestic water system. The domestic water system can supply water through the fire hydrants, but a large fire might cause many systems to shut down. We are trying to look to other water sources like Greers Ferry Lake, ponds, streams, and even swimming pools. Some fire departments have obtained signed agreements with landowners to tap their ponds in an emergen-
cy. They have even gone so far as to have 911 addresses assigned to those water points. Our domestic water systems took a brutal hit this past winter with frozen and broken pipes resulting in low water tanks. Calls had to go out to all fire departments not to utilize hydrants until teams had water restored in the tanks. Thankful-
ly no fires occurred during this time. Our Fire Engines pump anywhere from 1250 - 1500 gallons of water per minute during a significant fire event. Most Pumper Engines only carry five hundred to one thousand gallons of water which translates to less than a minute of water without backups like a tanker or a drop tank.
The portable pump on the service truck or boat can pump six hundred thirty-eight gallons per minute and can be used to help fill tankers or used as a fire suppression system from the lake. It can also be used to dewater a sinking boat. The four-wheel-drive truck See Tanker on page 2
Gallon Per Minute Chart.
Family to Have the Memorial Service that Covid Lockdowns prevented One Year Ago Larry E. Henson was Herman and Edith Henson's son, arriving in the world on September 9, 1946, in San Angelo, Texas. Larry was family-oriented and very close to the five siblings in his family from an early age, living one day at a time and not worrying too much about the problems tomorrow might present. After moving to Clinton, he assisted his father, Herman, in his construction company and enjoyed playing football for the Clinton Yellowjackets. In 1964, at 17 years old, he enlisted in the US Navy, where he met his life-long friend, Leo McDonald. The two honorably discharged from the Navy, moved to Amarillo, Texas, and married sisters. They did tile work for about a year and a half, and Larry found his hand at welding, which allowed him to travel the United States working in his profession. His brother Harvey worked with him in various places. Harvey remembered, "He liked to go wherever the wind would take
him. He just about lived out of his station wagon, and I was very adventurous, so we had some good times together." Harvey said, "Larry loved the outdoors, water and fishing. We went down on the Arkansas River to fish for a few hours and ended up staying for two days." He continued, "Every place we went, Larry always friended people very quickly. He treated everyone the same, whether they were living on the street or very wealthy. He was always real, and there wasn't anything fake about Larry. He was just himself." When Larry moved back to Clinton in 1980, he had two daughters in tow as a single father and opened a Bee Branch welding shop. Larry and Jean Rainwater Davis married in 2004, adding a daughter and son to the family. Larry's children remember, "Dad's favorite things to do were fishing and cooking, in that order!" He devoted much of his time to the local VFW 4764, first as Commander for sev-
The family of Larry E. Henson would like to invite all family and friends to join them at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 10, 2021, for a memorial service at Hunter-Hill cemetery at 618 Cemetery Road in Clinton. eral years and then later as Post Manager. Larry enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren grow and flourish. When he passed away on April 10, 2020, he had four children, four grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Larry's departure from the world came when the Covid lockdowns and quarantines prevented his family from gathering and denied them the memorial service's closure. On the first anniversary of his passing, the family will cel-
ebrate with full military honors Larry's life. The family of Larry E. Henson would like to invite all family and friends to join them at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 10, 2021, for a memorial service at Hunter-Hill cemetery at 618 Cemetery Road in Clinton. Harvey smiled and said, "I knew Larry as a good man and a great brother; I miss him terribly." His children reflect on the Hebrew Proverb, "Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was."
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Tanker other load of water. By from page 1 using several tankers, there is a constant flow can be moved to a stock of water to the location pond to help supply wa- of the fire. The chart beter for needed firefight- low indicates the presing. sure and amount of waThe tankers used by ter that could flow in a the Tanker Task Force pipe or hydrant. typically carry two thouAs you can see, it sand gallons of water. takes a lot to get the volThey are dumped at the ume of water up to what fire scene into a drop a fire engine needs at totank where the engine or tal capacity. Pleasant Valley Church, 5092 Banner Mountain Road, Shirley, Arkansas 72153 pumper drafts the water The Fire Departand pumps it to the fire ments in Van Buren scene. The empty tank- County are trying to proer then goes to get an- vide the best for the tax-
Pleasant Valley Church by Fran Schroeder sary.
On April 2, 1905, J.B. Fortner, W.W. Williams, Bell Manchante, T.W.Harness, and J.A. Harper first organized Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church. The first building was a small log cabin church on land donated by W.W. Williams, located about one-half mile from Pleasant Valley Church's present site. The congregation consisting of eleven members gathered on the third Saturday and Sunday of each month to worship and listen to the sermons of pastor J.B. Fortner. The log cabin church was razed in 1933 and replaced in its present location on land donated by Martha Ann Harness. Through the years, the church congregation grew, and new classrooms and bathrooms became neces-
In 1976, the name changed to Pleasant Valley Southern Baptist Church. A change came again in 1987. Henry Harper re-deeded an acre of land because of an error on the previous deed. The congregation built a new sanctuary, renamed the church Pleasant Valley Baptist Church which is still is today. Brother Gary Kirkendoll preached the first sermon in the new sanctuary. More donations have been made over the years by various church members, such as a new piano by Maxine Walker in memory of her loving husband, Delbert Walker. After a robbery, church members donated new pews, an audio system, and computers to replace what had been vandalized and stolen. Parishioners built an outdoor basketball court for the youth to
enjoy. Our current pastor is Brother Charles Deckleman. In normal times, before Covid-19, we had services on Sunday mornings and evenings and Wednesday evenings. On Sunday mornings, we have adult and children's classes for Sunday School before Church services and children's classes on Wednesday evenings while most adults are in the upper church. We are slowly getting back to that time. At the age of 97, Ruth Hodge is our oldest member and still drives herself to church on Sunday mornings when the weather permits. Several current members are descendants of our original founders and members. We are still located in the country at 5092 Banner Mountain Road in Shirley, Arkansas.
1895 8th grade final exam Submitted by Fran Schroeder Give principal parts of
What it took to get an 8th-grade education in 1895...Remember when grandparents and great-grandparents stated that they only had an 8th-grade education? Well, check this out. Could any of us have passed the 8th grade in 1895? This is the eighth-grade final exam from 1895 in Salina, Kansas. It was taken from the original document on file at the Smokey Valley Genealogical Society and Library in Salina and reprinted by the Salina Journal.
Grammar (Time, one hour)
1. Give nine rules for the use of capital letters. 2. Name the parts of speech and define those that have no modifications. 3. Define verse, stanza, and paragraph 4. What are the principal parts of a verb?
'lie,'' play,' and 'run.' 5. Define case; illustrate each case. 6 What is punctuation? Give rules for principal marks of punctuation 7 Write a composition of about 150 words and show therein that you understand the practical use of the rules of grammar.
Arithmetic (Time,1 hour 15 minutes)
1. Name and define the Fundamental Rules of Arithmetic. 2. A wagon box is 2 ft. Deep, 10 feet long, and 3 ft. Wide. How many bushels of wheat will it hold? 3. If a load of wheat weighs 3,942 lbs., what is it worth at 50cts/ bushel, deducting 1,050 lbs. for tare? 4. District No 33 has a valuation of $35,000.. What is the necessary levy to carry on a school seven months at $50 per month and have $104 for incidentals?
5. Find the cost of 6,720 lbs—coal at $6.00 per ton. 6. Find the interest of $512.60 for eight months and 18 days at 7 percent. 7. What is the cost of 40 boards 12 inches wide and 16 ft. Long at $20 per meter? 8. Find a bank discount on $300 for 90 days (no grace) at 10 percent. 9. What is the cost of a square farm at $15 per acre, the distance of which is 640 rods? 10. Write a Bank Check, a Promissory Note, and a Receipt
U.S. History (Time, 45 minutes)
1. Give the epochs into which U.S. History is divided 2. Give an account of the discovery of America by Columbus 3. Relate the causes and results of the Revolutionary War. 4. Show the territorial growth of the United States
payers by keeping fire insurance low and service high. YOU can help---You do not have to be on the fire line, but there is always something that you can do to serve your community at the fire department. I know at eighty years of age, there are several that are working to serve their community. Contact your Fire Department and step up to help your community.
Van Buren County Fire Departments Alread VFD 8084 Highway 16W Clinton, AR 72031 Chief: Tammy Webb (501) 253-5071 Bee Branch VFD PO Box 259 Bee Branch, AR 72013 Chief: Tommy Davis (501) 326-4483 Botkinburg VFD PO Box 315 Clinton, AR 72031 Chief: Tom Prout (501) 745-1552 Burnt Ridge VFD PO Box 717 Clinton, AR 72031 Chief: Jerry Pico (501) 253-1375 Chimes VFD PO Box 40 Dennard, AR 72629 Chief: Steve Myers (501) 757-3045 (501) 745-2495 Choctaw VFD PO Box 35 Choctaw, AR 72028 Chief: Lamar Harvey (501) 253-1821
(501) 745-1243 Clinton VFD PO Box 970 Clinton, AR 72031 Chief: D.L. Webb (501) 454-8882 (501) 745-5757 Culpepper VFD PO Box 925 Clinton, AR 72031 Chief: Brian Tatum (501) 253-6630 Damascus VFD City Hall Damascus, AR 72039 Chief: Daniel Mahan (501) 339-1985 (501) 335-7581 Dennard VFD PO Box 171 Dennard, AR 72629 Chief: Mike Banks (501) 472-0869 Fairfield Bay VFD PO Box 1400 Fairfield Bay, AR 72088 Chief: Doug Forsman (501) 757-0099 (501) 884-3173 Gravesville VFD 4333 Graves-
5. Tell what you can of the history of Kansas 6. Describe three of the most prominent battles of the Rebellion. 7. Who were the following: Morse, Whitney, Fulton, Bell, Lincoln, Penn, and Howe? 8. Name events connected with the following dates: 1607, 1620, 1800, 1849, 1865.
7. Define the following prefixes and use them in connection with a word: bi, dis-mis, pre, semi, post, non, inter, mono, sup. 8. Mark diacritically and divide into syllables the following, and name the sign that indicates the sound: card, ball, mercy, sir, odd, cell, rise, blood, fare, last. 9. Use the following correctly in sentences: cite, site, sight, fane, fain, feign, vane, vain, vein, raze, raise, rays. 10. Write ten words frequently mispronounced and indicate pronunciation by use of diacritical marks and by syllabication.
Orthography (Time, one hour)
[Do we even know what this is??] 1. What is meant by the following: alphabet, phonetic, orthography, etymology, syllabication 2. What are elementary sounds? How classified? 3. What are the following and give examples of each: trigraph, sub vocals, diphthong, cognate letters, linguals 4. Give four substitutes for caret 'u.' (HUH?) 5. Give two rules for spelling words with final 'e.' Name two exceptions under each rule. 6. Give two uses of silent letters in spelling. Illustrate each
ville Cutoff Road Damascus, AR 72039 Chief Kevin Holland (501) 514-2845 Highway 110 VFD PO Box 938 Clinton, AR 72031 Chief: Danny Bagley (501) 757-2708 Morganton VFD PO Box 171 Bee Branch, AR 72013 Chief: Travis Linn (501) 253-3750 Scotland VFD PO Box 65 Scotland, AR 72141 Chief: Frankie Ingram (501) 253-1029 (501) 592-3745 Shirley VFD PO Box 154 Shirley, AR 72153 Chief: Mike Worthing (501) 723-4296 Walnut Grove VFD PO Box 166 Clinton, AR 72031 Chief: Daniel Silva (501) 592-3515 (501) 757-0100
Geography (Time, one hour)
1 What is climate? Upon what does climate depend? 2. How do you account for the extremes of climate in Kansas? 3. Of what use are rivers? Of what use is the ocean? 4. Describe the mountains of North America 5. Name and de-
scribe the following: Monrovia, Odessa, Denver, Manitoba, Hecla, Yukon, St. Helena, Juan Fernandez, Aspinwall, and the Orinoco 6. Name and locate the principal trade centers of the U.S. Name all the republics of Europe and give the capital of each. 8. Why is the Atlantic Coast colder than the Pacific in the same latitude? 9. Describe the process by which the water of the ocean returns to the sources of rivers. 10. Describe the movements of the earth. Give the inclination of the planet. Notice that the exam took FIVE HOURS to complete. It gives the saying 'he only had an 8th-grade education' a whole new meaning, doesn't it?! No wonder they dropped out after 8th grade. They already knew more than they needed to know!
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The Voice of Van Buren County
April 6, 2021
Patsy Ward Formosa
Linda Gail Beloti and Sue Vestal of Conway visited their aunt, Ruth Webb, last Saturday. Ruby and Thelma Webb of Choctaw, two more of their aunts, also came over and had lunch with them. Linda Gail made chicken spaghetti, and Sue made a big salad. Ruth reports that both dishes were delicious, and they had an excellent family visit. Happy belated birthday to Tara Hoyle; she turned 17 on March 30th. She was honored with a party which I'm sure she enjoyed! Congratulations to Shelby and Kyle Guerrieri; they are expect-
ing another baby in November. That will make Ann Mann eleven great-grandchildren! Marva and RG Ward attended the wedding of their greatniece, Jayla Cody, who exchanged vows with Brandon May last Saturday. Congratulations to the newlyweds. I wish them much happiness. Marva Ward, Sindee Morse, Glenda Collins, and I were in a bowling tournament in Russellville last Sunday. Marva got third place, and Sindee got fifth! Congratulations to both of them. Glenda had some excellent games also. I think she was in twelfth place, and I couldn't even hit the headpin. I bowled so lousily that I just wanted to hide! We did have fun, though. That is the main thing. Bad luck stayed with me through Wednesday. Sammie and Donna beat Ann and me in Skip-Bo. They won two of three,
so I guess that makes them the champions until next week! I sure hope they don't make a habit of it; if they do, we might have to change games! Haha. I think we all enjoy it even when we lose. Condolences and prayers go out to all who have lost loved ones. God bless you with comfort from above. Until next time, I wish all a blessed week.
Jeffry Burgess Crabtree
Thursday, EHC meets in the Alread FUN Part at 1:30 p.m. Bring a chair and wear a mask.
Saturday is Recycling Day, 8 - 10 a.m., at the Alread cafeteria. ACCDA holds their board meeting there at 9 a.m. Then the Int e r- O r g a n i z a t i o n a l Meeting follows at 10 a.m. Bring a chair, wear a mask. And at 11 a.m., ACRDC, holds a brief clean up of their trailer, followed by a meeting regarding their fall concert. If you’re willing to help, you’re asked to attend. For more info about ACRDC, the fall concert and volunteering, call Susan Heaney, 745-5430. Sunday, Egg Hunt Preparations will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the EHC building, with the Funny Bunny Egg Hunt beginning at 11 a.m. in the FUN Park. Sunday’s New Moon is official at 9:30 p.m. This lunar month will be 29 days, 16 hours, and 29 minutes long. Mars continues to be prominently high in the west after dark, although dimming as it moves further away from us. RallyX auto racing round 1 in Crabtree had near perfect course conditions and good times recently. Round 2 is scheduled for Saturday, April 17. For more information search arscca.org or visit their page on Facebook. The long view in the forest is rapidly diminishing as leaf out accelerates. Greenery will be everywhere very soon.
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James & Joyce Burns
ings during this time. Stay safe and get ready to plant the gardens. I think ours will be in buckets this year. If you have Scotland News, call (501) 592-3935, and we will get it in the newspaper.
Scotland
Easter reminds me that Jesus endured so much so that we could have a home in heaven. We only have to believe in him and obey his word. We have been so fortunate to have missed all of the storms that have been forecast for our state. It is always rainy around Easter, and then we will have Blackberry Winter, and shortly after, we can complain about the heat. James and I finally got our second vaccine, and our two weeks are up, so we feel better about getting out in public now. We will still wear our masks because we can not afford to take any chances. James is starting therapy and can put a little weight on his foot, hoping he will be walking soon. He watched the grass growing and got excited. He has figured out how he can get on the mower; with some practice, he will quickly be mowing and think he is back to normal. It has been a challenging year, but we have had a lot of bless-
Thelma Murray Shirley
Lindsey Bellinger of Texas spent spring break visiting her parents, Grady & Bramlett Carlton. They were glad to see their grandchildren Emerson and Olivia. Sunday guests of Jerry and Lottie Carroll were Amy Smith, Towny and Isaiah Long of Clinton, Jimmy Carroll of Greenbrier, Jennie Long of Clinton, and Lottie's great-granddaughter Kyla Barnett. I got word that my aunt Geneva Meyner has Covid-19; she got her shots in January & February. Maybe the vaccination will help her to survive. We have lost too many to the virus. It is time to get our hands in the dirt and see if we can grow something pretty.
Brenda Wood and the Adult Learning Center by Jeff Stansbery Learning
At eight years old, in the third grade, Brenda already knew that she wanted to be a teacher when she grew up. Brenda Wood taught in public schools for twenty-three years, seventeen of those years at Shirley. There she taught Kindergarten and first grade and also was the school counselor for her last two years. Her philosophy has always been that "learning should be fun." Brenda said she noticed students' learning challenges such as dyslexia at those early ages. It is a condition that many adults have as well. To help these students be successful, she developed many unique ways to teach those who don't learn in the same ways as most students. Brenda has been the Van Buren County Literacy Council (Adult
Center) Director for eleven years. Among her job's many functions are writing grants, planning fundraisers, recruiting and training volunteer tutors to instruct, interviewing potential students to determine their needs and goals, coordinating tutor/student scheduling, and serving as a tutor herself. Not to be confused with the UACCM Adult Education Center, which focuses on studying for a GED, the Adult Learning Center is focused on helping adults improve whatever educational skills that might be needed and elevating their self-esteem. By working oneon-one with a tutor in a relaxed, comfortable environment, adults can learn the skills which can open doors of opportunity and help them reach their full potential. Students are taught by volunteer tutors trained
in teaching methods designed for adults on any level. There is no charge for tutoring, and all books are free. Here are just some of how the Adult Learning Center can help: Basic Reading, even for those who don't know how to read at all; Reading to improve comprehension and vocabulary; Effective writing skills for a resume, job application, etc.; Basic or advanced math skills; Basic computer skills including for those who do not know how to use a computer at all; Advanced computer skills such as Word and Excel; Basic job skills; Preparation to enter the GED program. Brenda said that she is rewarded by seeing the changes in her student's lives, "that spark in the eyes that indicates they got it," etc. One success story can be reflected in the life of Fred Espinosa.
Computer area in Adult Learning Center classroom. Fred was a student who came to the Van Buren County Literacy Council back in March of 2012. Brenda recounted that Fred found a card with information about the council's services at the food bank where he was working as a volunteer. When no one was looking, he put the card in his pocket because he was embarrassed that he couldn't read well at sixty years of age. It was about six months before he finally called the literacy council and asked the direc-
tor for help. Fred was awarded "2014 Student of the Year" in Adult Literacy for the State of Arkansas at the Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock. It is inspiring stories like Fred's, which are quite rewarding, Brenda said. 'Because the Adult Learning Center is not based on a standard, one-size-fits-all approach, we can meet students where they concern their needs or desired learning,' Brenda shared. In other words, they don't attempt to force a subject or topic that is not relative to their needs and what the student wants to learn, and they work with the student's schedule. Several approaches may determine the most effective teaching technique for more accessible learning, one of which is to find out what the student's learning style is: visual, auditory, or hands-on. The handson approach is usually the most successful for those who may struggle with learning. Brenda developed an incentive program for those who may be needy in the community physically as well as needing to improve
their education with a "READ AND FEED PROGRAM." Each food-needy person who studies reading, math, or computer skills with a Learning Center tutor will receive a bag of food after each onehour class. The community is encouraged to donate to this wellworth while cause. One of the challenges, Brenda shared, is trying to make students comfortable coming to the Learning Center in this time of Covid-19. Her goal is to have a patio set up outside the classroom, offering an excellent environment for a casual, fresh air outdoor learning experience. Brenda is also actively pursuing getting more grants to stay financially solvent. She desires to have more tutors to help as many people as possible. She is passionate about educating adults with learning needs in our community. The VBC Literacy Council's Adult Learning Center is located at the county office complex (north annex) off Shake Rag Road at 100 Success Drive, rooms 52 and 53 - in Clinton, Arkansas. 501-7456440.
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Obituaries
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Jones, Jason Stripling, Bud Donaldson, Alex Longshore, T.J. Overstreet, Randall Tumbleson, Jason Tumbleson, Dennis Littleton, Justin Whitbey, Kyle Dobbins, and Tim Birdwell. Clinton Funeral Service was entrusted with his arrangements. To sign Brandon’s Book of Memories, please go to www. clintonfuneralservice.com.
Brandon Lewis Bellamy
Brandon Lewis Bellamy, 27, of Clinton, Arkansas, departed from this world Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born December 26, 1993, in Conway, Arkansas, to Melissa and Beau Bellamy. He was a loving husband, father, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Brandon was very proud of his job. He was a dedicated and hard worker and had accomplished much with the company for which he worked. Brandon believed if you were going to make it anywhere in this world, you needed an alarm clock, a pair of work boots, and a dinner bucket. One of the things he was most proud of was he could get out of this little town and achieve something with his life and provide for his beautiful family. He loved laughter and making other people laugh. Brandon loved his friends, but most of all, he cherished his wife and his two children. He is preceded in death by his baby, mother, Melissa Bellamy, grandmother, Gloria Harris, and grandfather, Stan Bellamy. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Shanna Bellamy, son, Brantley Bellamy, daughter, Braelynn Bellamy, father, Beau Bellamy (Leslie), sister, Abigail Bellamy, brother, Seth Bellamy, grandparents, Vernon and Marilyn Tumbleson, one uncle, Randall Tumbleson (Keri), aunt, Pam Tumbleson, many other relatives, and a host of friends. On Friday, April 2, 2021, Visitation services were from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Clinton Funeral Service Chapel. Funeral services were on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 1:00 pm at Shady Grove Church, in Shirley, Arkansas. Interment followed at Shady Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tyler Birdwell, Zach Ramsey, Steven Smith, Cody Donaldson, Matt Black, and Aaron Biggs. Honorary pallbearers included Brandon Eischens, Tanner Santos, Carlos Hunt, Jose Hernandez, Jr, Tony Hedge, Tristin Hedge, Seth Bellamy, Blake Quarrels, Dylan Tumbleson, Tyler
J.C. Burroughs
J.C. Burroughs, 90, of Damascus, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, March 25, 2021. He was born December 1, 1930, in Gravesville, Arkansas, to the late James E. and Nancy Bell Burroughs. J.C. was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. He retired from Hall Tank Company after thirty years. J.C. was a longtime member of Sand Springs Baptist Church in Gravesville. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Genice Williams, brothers, Chester, Ray, Ralph, Merle, Lester, and Roy Burroughs. J.C. is survived by his three children, Gene O'Neal (Jessie) Wilson, James (Katy) Burroughs, Genevie Stockton, eight grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, brother, W.H. Burroughs, sister, Anna Beth Carpenter, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. At 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, the funeral service was at Sand Springs Baptist Church in Gravesville. Visitation was one hour prior at Noon. Burial followed at Sand Springs Cemetery.
passed from this life on March 28, 2021. On August 15, 1935, he was born to the late Darrell B. and Gladys E. (Thomas) Jackson in Enloe, Texas. Larry married his love, Veneda Pyron, and of that union, they were blessed with three children; Larry D. Jackson, Pamela Darlene (Jackson) Elliott, and Monty D. Jackson. He grew up with five siblings, Richard, Niva, Boyce, Dian, and Lennard Jackson. Larry was a carpenter, electrician, and plumber by trade, but his favorite role was Grandpa. He will be miss by those who knew and loved him. Left to cherish his memory are his children, grandchildren, three siblings, extended family, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Veneda Jackson, and siblings, Lennard and Niva Jackson. A private memorial will be held in his honor at a later date. To express online condolences, visit www.rollerfunerahomes.com/clinton.
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by John Stripling. Funeral services were held at Larry's church, Chenal Valley Baptist Church, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 2 pm. Visitation was one hour before the service. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Scotland, Arkansas, on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to Chenal Valley Baptist Church, 1800 Rahling Rd., Little Rock, Arkansas 72223. Special thanks to all the doctors, nurses, and staff at St. Vincent's ICU, Cornerstone Hospital, and Arkansas Hospice, who looked after Larry during his lengthy and courageous fight with his illness. Your care and concern will always be remembered.
Marcus Larry McNabb
On Friday, March 26, our Lord Jesus wrapped His loving arms around Marcus "Larry" McNabb, 72, and carried him home. Larry was born on February 24, 1949, in Coalinga, California, to Marcus and Erma McNabb. He then moved with his parents to Morenci, Arizona, where he lived in his early years. At the age of fourteen, he moved with his family to Scotland, Arkansas. In 1968 he felt called to serve his country and enlisted in the Army. He spent a tour of duty in Vietnam, where he earned a silver star, a bronze star, a purple heart, and other commendations. After his time in the Army, he moved to Little Rock and became a Little Rock police officer. He proudly served the city for 31 years and retired in 2003 due to back issues. In his retirement, he enjoyed working on family genealogy and playing video games. He also did lots of ammo reloading and loved going to the gun range to shoot. But mostly, he enjoyed being a couch potato and watching the History channel! Larry loved history and could tell you facts that you didn't even want to know! Larry is survived by his doting wife of 45 years, Sally, of Little Rock, and his sister, Mary Jane of Scotland, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his Larry Odell Jackson parents, Marcus and ErLarry Odell Jackson, ma: sister, Brenda Joyce 85, of Clinton, Arkansas, (Stripling), and nephew, To-
Megan Whitley Peek
On Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Megan Whitley Peek, daughter, sister, and loving mother of Ryder, passed away at 25. She was born on March 7, 1996, in the small town of Mena, Arkansas. She graduated from Calico Rock High School in 2014. She gave birth to her only son in the fall of 2017. Megan had a passion for so many things; music, cosmetology, even dabbled in painting when she was growing up. She was known for her infectious smile, inept ability to make friends wherever she went, and the amount of love she had for her family and friends. Megan was preceded in death by her grandfather "Pepi" Ron and older sister, Kirstie. Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Bridget; her father, Eric, a son, Ryder, and siblings, Derek and Gabby. Megan's grandparents are Joyce and Tom Iverson, Aunts, Raquenta, Machelle, and her cousins, nieces, nephews, and many others who loved her. On Saturday, April 3, 2021, Visitation was at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Shirley, Arkansas, at 12:30 pm. Her funeral service followed at 1:30 pm. Interment was at Huie Cemetery in Clinton,
Arkansas. To express condolences online, visit: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton
Quinton David Ledbetter
Quinton David Ledbetter, 76, of Fordyce, Arkansas, died Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born November 6, 1944, at Botkinburg, Arkansas. Quinton was the son of the late Clarence Ruel Ledbetter and Elma Gertrude Emerson Ledbetter. He was the owner and operator of Ledbetter Construction. Accomplished in business, he knew the true meaning of success was his love for his wife and family. He had a passion for gospel music. His beautiful tenor voice could be heard leading the church in song. He played many instruments. Years ago, it would be no surprise to catch him playing the upright bass with his friends or a tuba in the National Guard Band. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Ruel Ledbetter, and a sister, Maxine Shuffield. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Shrum Ledbetter of Fordyce, son, David Ledbetter and his wife, Cari of Fordyce; two daughters, Rochelle Ledbetter of Little rock and Kim Ledbetter of Little Rock; two brothers, John Ledbetter of Kimberly, ID and Ben Ledbetter of Twin Falls, ID; a sister, Alice Ticer, and husband, Glen of Harrison; seven grandchildren, Tyler Ledbetter of Dewey, OK, Quinton Ledbetter of Hot Springs, Zoe Ledbetter of Fordyce, Bailey Brandon of Little Rock, Bethany Burton, Brodie Nance and Pete Nance of Fordyce; three great-grandchildren, Liam Ledbetter, Avery Ledbetter, and Kason Ledbetter. The family received friends on Sunday, March 7, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 2021, at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Stoney Point Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.
It was a different day and a different dollar store. The National Dollar Store, pictured in 1969, was located in the building currently owned by Wendell and Ina Cassell, which housed their trophy and monogram shop for many years.
The staff of The Voice of Van Buren County extends sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones. If you wish to express your appreciation to friends, neighbors, family, church and community members with a Thank You on the obit page, call (501) 745-8040 or email voiceads@artelco.com
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Southside-Bee Branch Elementary students enjoying Easter festivities
School News CES - Hadley Ragland received a Positive Office Referral for being a compassionate person.
CES - March Students of the Month: Tambrie Bryant, Grace Cifuentes, Alora Moudy, Rylie Dean, Davis Burroughs, William Tumbleson and Ireland McKinney (not pictured)
CHS - Congratulations to the 2021-2022 CHS Cheer Team: Faith Qualls, Erica,Linn, Thomi Kennair, Abby Hagans, Ashlyn Robinson, Savannah Haines, Annabelle Sowell, Maddison Duncan, Hannah Mooney, Abby Lowder, Kristen Manion, Abigail Parks, Erin Koonce, Brianna Neal, Manager: Greenlee Teague Sudoku Solution
CHS - Lady Jackets - Some people think that athletics is about wins and losses, but they are missing the point. Athletics is about so much more than that and tonight the Lady Jacket and Lady Bulldog softball teams proved that point. Tonight Quitman High School was honoring Devon Baughman a young man battling cancer. The Lady Jackets wore pink ribbons in support. Two opposing teams coming together to show love and support for a young man courageously battling cancer leaves more of an impact than any win loss record. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Devon Baughman and his family.
Clinton Junior High and High School Menu
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April 5-9, 2021
Monday Breakfast: Super Bun, Fruit, Juice/Milk, Lunch: Corn Dogs/Mustard, Tossed Salad, Baked Beans, Fruit/Fruit Cup, Milk Tuesday Breakfast: Mini Waffels, Fruit, Juice/milk, Lunch: Turkey on Hoagie Bun, Mustard/Mayonaise, Lettuce/Tomatoes, Canadian Cheese Soup, Chips, Fruit Cup/Fruit, Milk We d n e s d a y Breakfast: Chicken & Biscuit, Fruit,
Juice/Milk, Lunch: Oven Roasted Chicken, Creamed Potatoes, Green Beans, Wheat Rolls, Apple Cobbler, Fruit, Milk Thursday Breakfast: Muffin, Fruit, Milk, Lunch: Lasagna/ Breadstick, Tossed Salad/Dressing, Pinto Beans, Fruit Cup/Fruit, Milk Friday Breakfast: Mini Cinnis, Fruit, Juice/Milk, Lunch: Chicken Fajita Flat Bread, Tossed Salad/ Dressing, Corn, Fruit/ Fruit Cup, Milk
Monday Breakfast: Mini Pancakes/ Tornado, Apple, Juice/ Milk, Lunch: Corn Dogs, Mac & Cheese, Baby Carrots & Ranch, Peaches, Juice/Milk Tuesday Breakfast: Chocolate Chip Muffin, Yogurt, Elf Grahams, Pear, Juice/ Milk, Lunch: Mexican Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Chili Beans, Orange, Juice/Milk We d n e s d a y Breakfast: Sausage/Biscuit, Banana, Juice/Milk, Lunch:
Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Hot Roll, Green Beans, Pear, Juice/ Milk Thursday Breakfast: Oatmeal, Graham Crackers, Apple, Juice/Milk, Lunch: Chicken Sandwich, Chips, Lettuce/Tomato/Onion/Pickle, Baby Carrots, Orange, Juice/Milk Friday Breakfast: Cereal, Pear, Juice/ Milk, Lunch: Cheeseburger, French Fries, Lettuce/Tomato/Onion/Pickle, Banana, Juice/Milk
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Old Parking Meters that Nickel and Dimed the Public Now Evoke Nostalgia By Warren Johnson and allow new custom-
The world's first parking meter popped up on First Street and Robinson Avenue in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on July 16, 1935. The parking meter was the creation of a newspaperman called Carl C. Magee. The story goes, Oklahoma City, like many of America's cities, did not have sufficient parking to accommodate the ever-increasing quantity of vehicles packing downtown business districts. Magee, the Editor of the Oklahoma News, was tasked to find a solution. Charging the public a nickel per hour would undoubtedly provide an incentive to keep the cars rotating throughout the day
ers easy access to merchant's store buildings. Magee's invention angered a segment of the population and sparked heated debates. Opponents of the parking meters argued they were "taxation without due process," while proponents asserted, "taxation is the price that civilized communities pay for the opportunity to remain civilized." Thirty-Two years later, on December 7, 1967, the Clinton City Council passed an ordinance authorizing Mayor Charles Bradley to install meters on downtown Clinton's streets. The parking cost was initially five cents per hour and an additional penny for every twelve minutes afterward.
The meters were not received with fanfare by some residents who remembered Ordinance thirteen of 1938 that required citizens and business operators within the city to pay a City of Clinton license plate tax and display a city plate on the front of their vehicles. The ordinance continued, "any persons who refuse to pay said tax when due, or failure to display a license plate as herein provided, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction subject to a fine not to exceed $10.00." According to historical data, the city license plate tax went on for about a decade. The meters were in operation for a similar length of time, with the cost of two hours for a dime be-
The restored finished product is a stunning display piece.
fore being relegated to history. While the fees and taxes were a contention source for some residents back in the day, the city license plates and parking meters make pretty nice collectibles and decorations today. I was fortunate enough to run across one of Main Street's original parking meters from downtown Clinton a few years ago. The meter had been painted red and converted into a beautiful Coca-Cola novelty piece. I purchased the meter to leave it in the red finish and place it in my garage as a conversation piece. The plan changed when I learned it had been one of the meters I remembered from my childhood. The gem is a Duncan Meter, Model 60, third generation. The back service door was locked and prevented me from opening the box to access the mechanical components. After spending time in the forums, I found a Nebraska man who instructed me on how to override the locks. He pointed me in the direction of others who had the knowledge and parts needed to restore my Duncan Model 60. Everyone I contacted was accommodating, and within no time, I possessed the parts, instructions, and schematics to restore the meter into like-new condition with fresh powder coat paint. Like the city license plate that preceded it, the Duncan parking meter was once a contention source but now holds nostalgia for many.
In 1975 Mayor John Evans returned to his truck to find a parking ticket on his windshield. Meter man Layne Huie ticketed the Mayor when he discovered the meter read Time Expired. Photo courtesy of Danece Bowling
The priming process involved many fine coats and baking in the Summer Sun.
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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 Fairfield Bay United Methodist 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 Ozark Valley Church of Christ 253 Court Street Clinton, Arkansas 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 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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LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL GENE WILSON, deceased No: 71PR-21-24 NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 6367 HIGHWAY 9 W CLINTON, AR 72031 DATE OF DEATH: JANUARY 25, 2021 The undersigned on the 24th day of March caused an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate to be filed with respect to the Estate of Carol Gene Wilson, deceased, with the Clerk of the probate division of the Circuit Court of Van Buren County under A.C.A. 28-41-101. 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 30th day of March, 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
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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
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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:
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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: 15992 Lot 1 Hwy 65N Street Address 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 JIMMIE L. LINCOLN Name of business
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.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GERALD R. KEITH, SR., deceased No: 71PR-21-29 NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 1520 WCR LEESVILLE, TX 78122 DATE OF DEATH: November 24, 2007 The undersigned on the 31st day of March caused an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate to be filed with respect to the Estate of Gerald R. Keith, deceased, with the Clerk of the probate division of the Circuit Court of Van Buren County under A.C.A. 28-41-101. 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 6th day of April, 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
AFFIDAVIT FOR COLLECTION OF SMALL ESTATE BY DISTRIBUTEES Rebecca Lee Black for the purpose of dispensing with administration of this estate, deceased, states on oath: 1. The decedent Mollie Lee Wells, aged 87, who resided at 237 Alvin Brown Rd., Damascus, Arkansas, in Van Buren County, Arkansas, died in the city of Conway, Arkansas, on or about 3rd day of January, 2018. No petition for the appointment of a personal representative for the decedent's estate is pending or has been granted. 2. More than forty - five (45) days have elapsed since decedent's death. 3. The value, less encumbrances, of all property owned by the decedent at the time of death, excluding the homestead of and statutory allowances for the benefit of the surviving spouse or minor children, if any, of the decedent, does not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($ 100,000). 4. There are no unpaid claims or demands against the decedent or the decedent's estate, and the Department of Human Services furnished no federal or state benefits to the decedent (or, that if such benefits have been furnished, the Department of Human Services has been reimbursed in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations). 5. An itemized description and valuation of the decedent's personal property; a legal description and valuation of the decedent's real property including homestead, if any, and the names and addresses of persons having possession thereof or residing on any of the decedent's real property, are: Description of Property, and Extent Valuation Less In Possession of and Details of Encumbrances, if Any Encumbrances Clothes and personal effects less than $ 1,000.00 Affiants Block 4, Tract 68 AB 3259 approx. $ 54,010.00 Estate Block 4, Sec 68H & GN (LS 50) & LS 170 x200 tractmid/ pt of SE/ 2 acres: 5.401 in the county of Reeves, Texas AB 47 Blk 1 Sec 83 H & GN approx. $ 14,250.00 Estate 19.0 Acres in the County of Kent Texas AB 647 Blk 1 Sec 88 H & GN approx. $ 13,350.00 Estate 19.0 Acres in the County of Kent Texas 6. The names, ages, relationships to the decedent and residence addresses of the persons entitled to receive the property of the decedent as heirs or devisees of decedent's will are: Name Age Relationship Residence Address Billy Richard Wells, Jr. 68 son 2310 Vine St. Brownwood, TX 76801 Ivy Clifford Welis 67 son Julie Hills Drive Lot 371 Bee Branch, AR 72013 Rebecca Lee Black 65 daughter 69 Hargrvove Rd. Greenbrier, AR 72058 Principal Place of Administration
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
Sworn before me this 10th day of March, 2021 NICOLE SPILLER Notary Public
In the Matter of: The Estate of Mollie Lee Wells No. 71 PR 2018
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID PATRICK MICK, deceased No.: 71PR-21-27
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
NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 130 NOLAN ROAD CLINTON, AR 72031 DATE OF DEATH: JANUARY 14, 2017 Justin Mick was appointed Executor of the estate of the above-named decedent on April 1, 2021. A contest of the probate can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 6th day of April, 2021. Justin Mick, Executor By: /s/ Kent Tester KENT TESTER, ID No. 89123 Tester Law Firm, P.A. Attorney at Law 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7077 Fax 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com
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April 6, 2021
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Fishing Report
North Arkansas
Norfork Lake
The Army Corps of Engineers reported the lake's elevation at 554.19 feet MSL (normal conservation pool: Sept.-April, 553.75 feet MSL; April-Sept. 555.75 feet MSL).
Norfork Tailwater
Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (87 on the third drift0-435-2169) said Norfork Lake rose 1.1 feet to rest at 0.3 foot above the seasonal power pool of 553.75 feet MSL 26 feet below the top of the flood pool. The Norfork tailwater had wadable water. All of the lakes in the White River system are below or near the power pool. With the severe weather past us, expect lower levels of generation. The Norfork is fishing well. Navigate this stream with caution as things have changed a bit during recent flooding. 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. John says, "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. 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), and various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink, and cerise size 10), mop flies, and egg patterns.
streams. They both have large drainages and are prone to flooding during and following any rain event. The water can rise very quickly.
Northwest Arkansas
Beaver Lake
The Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake's elevation at 1,119.91 feet MSL (regular conservation pool: 1,120.43 feet MSL). Southtown Sporting Goods (479-443-7148) said a few male walleye are being caught. Crappie is biting well in 1015 feet depth, with anglers using minnows, jigs, and crankbaits. Try around the brush piles or stumps. The black bass is fair on Alabama rigs and jerk baits. Bream and catfish aren't biting. Beaver Lake Buffalo National River/ is clear, and the surface Crooked Creek water temperature is in John Berry of Berry the mid-40s. The water Brothers Guide Service level is average. in Cotter (870-435-2169) said the Buffalo Nation- Beaver Tailwater Guide Austin Kenal River and Crook(479-244-0039) ed Creek are naviga- nedy ble. With the cooler tem- said, "Well, we seem to peratures, the bite has go from one extreme slowed. John's favor- to another. This past ite fly is a Clouser min- winter storm confused now. Carefully check the some particular spewater level before enter- cies of fish, but more on ing Crooked Creek or that later. The trout bite the Buffalo River. There has been good. Most are no dams on these are being caught on
Pautzke Firebaits fished with light terminal tackle. With the water being low from Spider Creek up to the dam, you need to search out the deeper holes if you are fishing from the shore. Spoons and small hard plastics are producing some nice fish as well. As for the Kentucky bass, you need to fish more toward Beaver and Holiday Island. These fish are in about 10-15 feet of water, hanging around structure and chunk rock. You can find other species in that area as well. "This week's hot spot for trout has been just below Spider Creek. Let's hope we get some measurable rain, or the Corps of Engineers releases some water soon. Good luck! Remember, you can follow my fishing Facebook page at Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service for additional information. Be safe and catch some fish!
Lake Fayetteville
Lake Fayetteville Boat Dock (479-4443476) reported that surface temperature has risen to 39 degrees, and the clarity is clear as of Wednesday. The water level is average. Anglers have returned and have caught a fair amount of crappie using jigs. The black bass is fair; try crankbaits or even a topwater lure— no reports on bream or catfish.
Central Arkansas
Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir
Bates Field and Stream (501-470-1846) said early afternoon on Wednesday that the gates were open, lead-
ing to higher-than-normal water. The clarity is murky. Bream reports have been fair; use redworms or crickets. Crappie is good early in the day and later in the evening. Use minnows and jigs. Black bass is adequate, with catching in the shallow areas. Jigs will work best. Catfishing is good; bait trotlines or a line with stinkbait and nightcrawlers.
Little Red River
Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips.com (501-690-9166) said that the good news is the river is beginning to clear after Wednesday's rain. The bad news, he says, is the lake is back in the flood pool, and since one generator is down for maintenance, the Corps of Engineers is running one unit plus about 300 CFS through the spillway gates, which amounts to 3,000 CFS roundthe-clock. With an additional rain forecast for next week, this schedule will at least be for the next few days. The river is running about 4 feet above the average water level. Fish' N Stuff (501834-5733) in Sherwood says the river is now back up this week, running a little high with slightly colored water. The trout have been "pretty good" on a Trout Magnet, jerk baits, Rapala Shad Rap, and Bouyant Spoons.
Greers Ferry Lake
The Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake's elevation at 462.73 feet MSL (normal conservation pool: 462.04 feet MSL). Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is 462.69
feet MSL, which is 0.65 feet above the normal pool 462.04 feet MSL. It was on a steady rise, but now the generation has it going down pretty slowly. Most species are traveling – either they have run to the bank or up creeks or rivers; the rest have moved deeper with shad out to 60 feet. Crappie is chewing well in 8-25 feet on jigs, minnows, and crankbaits. Some walleye are spawning, some are fixing to, and more are traveling. The lake walleye, some have gone to the shoreline, but most are still deep. Try crankbaits, jerk baits, and live baits. Bream have started to show up shallow as well; crawlers or crickets are your best bet. The black bass is chewing well, too; many different baits work all over lake and rivers, creeks – again, super shallow fish and deep fish. Hybrid and white bass are eating, spawning, or traveling. Try inline spinners, grubs, Road Runners – lots of baits are working. No reports on catfish. "The water temp right now is different everywhere you go, mixing with cold water. I saw eight different temps yesterday." Fish' N Stuff (501834-5733) in Sherwood says the lake is at the average level, and midway into the pockets, it is a little bit colored, but the main lake is clear. The surface water temperature this was was ranging 50-56 degrees. The bass bite is "pretty good deep and shallow," they say. Anglers going for the deep bass should use Alabama rigs, jerkbaits, ¾-ounce football jigs. Fishing shallow, try Chatterbait, spinnerbaits, jigs, and crankbaits.
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Easter at Clinton Park - A Big Thanks to the Clinton Fire Department for providing today's These Southside Students were enjoying the Easter Egg Hunt at Clinton City Park. Children had a great time! Photo credit Lutian Murphy festivities.
Ozark Health Nursing Center News Our resident had so much fun with the Easter Bunny AKA Gabby Henson with Hospice Home Care.
Thank you to everyone who came out and put a smile on our residents faces. Special thank you to all who
help make this event ter baskets, gifts, food extra special for our and their time. Happy residents. We have an Easter to everyone!!!! amazing community who donated the Eas-
Rory Bradley presents Fairfield Bay Chamber of Commerce director Jackie Sikes with $420 raised at last weeks golf tournament at Indian Hills for the Mall Spruce up project at the Town Center. Dwight Hutto with his mother Helen.
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