The Voice of Van Buren County - January, 23, 2018

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TUESDAY, January 23, 2018 / Vol. 4 Issue 4 / 75 cents

Council works on new rules The Clinton City Council entered executive session for the stated reason of “discipline” at its meeting that was held last Tuesday. After a few minutes, Police Chief John Willoughby was called in to the meeting.

When they came out, the mayor announced no action was taken.

However, in his closing statements, Mayor Richard McCormac said the counSee Council on page 5

JPs hire Morgan in SWN lawsuit

Thanks for the music – Van Buren County Judge Roger Hooper issues a proclamation Thursday in appreciation of Sid King who brought radio to Clinton in 1977. With them is Judy King who brought a dance studio to town. And, for good measure, the couple also has run the local cinema for many years.

If Southwestern wins its lawsuit against Van Buren County it will affect real estate values, Assessor Trina Jones told the Quorum Court Thursday.

The three county schools would lose a combined $1.8 million and the county stands to lose millions. she said.

Justice of the Peace Todd Burgess said he was conflicted. He didn’t want to see the county and schools lose money, but if SWN were to

win the lawsuit, that would benefit individual royalty owners. His rural constituents have felt all along that the tax was unfair, he said.

Burgess represents Shirley on the Quorum Court.

Burgess also said he felt the attorney picked by the county to handle the suit, Eddie Morgan, had a conflict because he is a royalty owner. County attorney See Court on page 5

‘No action’ in board’s executive session

Nunley

Nunley: This term is final one Van Buren County Collector Lisa Nunley announced last week she will not seek re-election for a 13th term. Nunley took office in 1995 and was the first elected collector in Van Buren County after the sheriff and collectors offices were separated.

Her term ends Dec. 31, 2018.

While in office Nunley served on the Arkansas Collector’s Association Continuing Education Board, Secretary/Treasurer of the Arkansas Collectors’ Association board of directors and is now serving on that board as first vice president.

In the community she served as treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce and is serving as treasurer of the Van Buren County 4-H Foundation.

“Politics was never a place I thought I would ever find myself,” Nunley states.

“It has truly been my honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Van Buren County. I would like to thank everyone for their support over the years and for this great experience that was given me. A big thank you goes to my staff for their hard work and dedication.

I could not have done this job without them.

Thank you, Van Buren County!”

Two days after a public meeting was held to discuss the Jan. 10 lockdown, the Clinton School Board met in executive session to evaluate Superintendent Andrew Vining.

After 2 hours and 20 minutes, most of that time without Vining present, the board emerged to say it had taken no action. That meant that the board did not succumb to the calls of many parents in the community who wanted to see him fired, but it also meant there was no contract extension this time for the superintendent who has been at Clinton for three years. Last January, Vining was given a contract extension and $2,000 bo-

nus in addition to his $106,000 per year salary. His contract expires in June 2020.

Also at the School Board meeting, School Resource Officer David Hess said he is putting together a committee to work on new emergency protocol at the school. The committee will include parent Casey Branscum.

Vining said procedure is now in place to send texts to staff and the community when needed. He said he has put Audra Stewart in charge of that communication.

At Monday’s meeting, the officials who handled the incident in which a See Board on page 5

(From left) Police Chief John Willoughby, Superintendent Andrew Vining, Mayor Richard McCormac (front), Deputy David Hess and Sheriff Randy Gurley take questions from the audience at the Jan. 15 public meeting.

Woman fights deputy, flees his car, report says A Scotland woman tussled with a deputy then escaped from the back of his vehicle when he left her alone, according to an arrest affidavit.

The Van Buren County deputy was sent to a Scotland home to help DHS workers take custody of some children on Jan. 12, 2018.

Leann Garner, 37, asked to hug the children good-bye then refused to get out of the DHS caseworker’s car, according to the affidavit for arrest.

When the deputy tried to place handcuffs on Garner she spun away and said she was not going to be arrested and was not going to jail, the affidavit states. Garner spun around and struck the deputy on the left side of his face with her fist, the report states.

The two tussled on the ground before the deputy was final-

ly able to get the cuffs on Garner, the report states.

The deputy returned to the house to talk with the DHS worker, then returned to his vehicle. He said he asked Garner some questions and got no response.

After he had driven a short distance, he turned on his interior light and saw that Garner was not there, the report states. He could not find Garner.

She was later detained. The report does not say whether she turned herself in or was later found.

Garner has been charged with escape-third degree, a Class C felony, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, assault-second degree, and obstructing governmental operations, all misdemeanors.

Bond was set at $10,000.

Garner’s plea and arraignment

Delapaz

Garner

Bennett

is set for Feb. 16 in Van Buren County Circuit Court.

ed felon. A search of his home found two more firearms.

He has been charged with possession of firearm by certain persons, a Class D felony. He will be in court Feb. 6, 2018, for plea and arraignment.

taken the truck and his son said the man might be on Dodd Mountain Road.

A sheriff’s lieutenant went down the road and noticed first a man on foot matching the suspect’s description then met the truck he was looking for being driven by a female, according to court documents.

The female driver told them her boyfriend, Basiel Bennett Jr., had stolen the truck after an argument. Bennett has been charged with theft by receiving, a Class D felony.

A Shirley man has been charged with a felony after his vehicle was stopped Jan. 12 on Dodd Mountain.

Adam Delapaz, 39, was parked in the middle of the road, then seen backing up in the traffic lane by a Drug Task Force agent, according to an arrest affidavit.

After he was stopped, the agent said he found a handgun behind the passenger’s seat.

Delapaz is a convict-

A 37-year-old Texas man who has been staying on Highway 110 is accused of stealing a neighbor’s pickup.

The neighbor called the sheriff’s office to report his truck stolen on Jan. 11. The neighbor told police who he thought had

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JP Philips seeks re-election Mary Lynn Philips announces she is seeking her third term as justice of the peace District 4, Fairfield Bay. “I am so thankful for the privilege of serving this community,” said Philips.

“Fairfield Bay is a wonderful place to live and work. In the past three years, through the efforts of government leaders, business and professional persons, volunteers and groups, I am excited to say our overall economy is improving and our future is bright. Although most of my duties are behind the scenes and are legislative in nature, I have applied myself to learn the issues and means to make forward progress. I have forged relationships at the city, county, state and federal levels, focused on responsible management and been unafraid to take strong stands where needed. I do my ‘homework’. I vote with convictions. If re-elected, I pledge my best efforts.”

Philips has served on the Economic Development, County Roads, Personnel Policy, Building and Grounds, Budget and Ambu-

Phillips lance Committees.

She has represented the Van Buren County Quorum Court to the Association of Arkansas Counties for the last two years and will continue for 2018. She completed the Community Development Institute (year 1) at the University of Central Arkansas and the Mid-South Basic Economic Development course in Little Rock.

“I have applied myself in Uncommon Communities (an organization set up by the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute to promote Community economic growth in a five county area.”

Mary and her husband of almost 30 years, Ingram, are founders of Care Cap Connections, a community cancer project now in its 12th year. The nonprofit includes hundreds of volunteers.

They have made and

donated over 82,000 head coverings to women and children bald from chemotherapy. The couple and their helpers are unpaid.

In 2007, she was one of KARK-TV4’s Community Service Awardees. In 2011, she was honored from the well of the General Assembly by the Arkansas Senate and House of Representatives for her volunteer work. She is a member of the Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church.

Philips received a Bachelor of Science from Texas Tech University and a Master of Science from Texas A&M. She retired from a 30-year career in education that included nine years in Germany, teaching with the Department of Defense. Mary has deep Arkansas roots, although she was born in Lymington, England. Her mother is Mary C. Powell of Greenbrier and father, the late John Lee Powell, Jr. of Vilonia. The Philips have three children and one grandchild.

Philips is running on the Republican ticket. The primary is in May and the election is November 2018.

Shannon to run for collector Laura Shannon has announced she will be seeking the Republican nomination for Van Buren County collector.

Shannon's time with the county started in the assessor's office, working under C.L. Mackey. For the past 14 years, she has worked with the current collector, Lisa Nunley, as chief deputy collector.

Shannon lives in Clinton with her husband of 20 years,

Shannon Danny Shannon. Together, they have two children, Will and Brittany Shannon.

"The office of Van Buren County collector is one I feel con-

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fident in pursuing.

With my knowledge and experience over the last 14 years, I believe I am the best candidate for the job.

I will always make the tax-paying experience as pleasant as possible. I would appreciate this opportunity to serve the citizens of Van Buren County."

January 23, 2018

Letters to editor Dear Editor: In the early 1800s, a French philosopher by the name of Alexis de Tocqueville said, “I sought for the key to the greatness of America in her harbors; in her fertile fields and boundless forests: in her rich mines and vast world commerce; in her public school system and institutions of learning. I sought for it in her democratic Congress and in her matchless Constitution. Not until I went into the churches of America and heard her pulpits aflame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and power. America is great because America is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, America ceases to be great.”

Since that time, America has banned the Bible from our public schools. That same Bible that declares “Thou shalt not kill.” America passed a law which declares that killing the unborn boy or girl is legal. The Bible says in Leviticus 18:22, “Thou shalt not lie with mankind as with womankind: it is abomination.” Romans 1:27 says “men

with men working that which is unseemly.”

America says not only is it permitted but you may obtain a license to do so. At their 2012 Democratic convention they voted to eliminate any reference to God in their platform. Our newly elected president, Donald Trump says he wants to make America great again.

Based on the aforementioned American anti-biblical decisions, one should be aware of why so many on the anti-Bible left want him impeached.

Anti-Christians have fought against Biblical principles and have succeeded.

We have a new president that frequently references God and occasionally even Christ. This infuriates the anti-Christian left. Will they be successful or will America return to her goodness and therefore to her greatness again? Will we indeed “make America great again”?

I welcome any response.

Chuck Stansbery Leslie Dear Editor: Thanks to you for including a well writ-

ten piece by Roxie Williams in last week’s Voice. Many of us spent time in a classroom with Mrs. Mae Holloway at Clinton High. The article brought back memories of her love of literature and her determination to instill the same in others! She was always dressed impeccably and had a beautiful smile. I was always impressed with her pride in her family. She married late in life and enjoyed teenaged step-children. Her husband was a barber in town I believe. Williams’ retelling of Mrs. Holloway reciting a poem as a little girl was wonderful. Please include as much writing by locals as you can find.

I also enjoy Jeff Burgess’s conversational style in his Crabtree news.

Sherrin Newland Richardson Clinton The Voice loves to hear your opinions. Send them to voiceeditor@artelco. com. Please be sure and include your signature and hometown. All letters are published at editor’s discretion and represent the views of the letter writers only.

Wilson seeks treasurer position Mistie Wilson announced her candidacy for Van Buren County treasurer. She has worked for the county for the past 14 years.

She is married to Charles Wilson, and they have one daughter, Jancey, attending Clinton Public School.

She is the daughter of Pam and the late Eugene Duncan and is the granddaughter of June and the late Doyle Love, all of Clinton.

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and accounting classes which has prepared me for the treasurer position. If elected I will work with the other elected officials to do what is best for our county.

“I feel fortunate to live in and work for the people of Van Buren County. Thank you for your support and vote.”

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January 23, 2018

Throneberry running for prosecutor Standridge seeks School Board seat Zach Throneberry was certified by the Arkansas Secretary of State last week for his name to appear on the ballot for prosecuting attorney for the 20th Judicial District in the May 22 election. He submitted approximately 2,000 signatures by petition to the Secretary of State’s Elections office on January 4 and the Secretary of State verified he had the necessary 1,236 valid signatures. The 20th Judicial District serves the people of Faulkner, Van Buren and Searcy counties.

Throneberry is a Conway native and former Wampus Cat. After graduating from Conway High School, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Arkansas, then received his Ju-

Throneberry ris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville.

Throneberry spent the past three years serving as a deputy prosecutor for the 12th Judicial District of Arkansas, where he gained significant experience prosecuting drug crimes, property crimes and violent crimes. While he considered it a privilege to serve the 12th Judicial District, he always desired returning home to Faulkner County and serving

Senior Center Menus / January Clinton/Damascus

Jan. 23 – Spaghetti w/meat sauce, greens beans, salad, French bread, brownie muffin.

Jan. 24 – Cheese burger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, wheat bread, pineapples.

Jan. 25 – Hashbrown ham casserole, spring salad, breadstick, strawberries, angel food cake.

Jan. 29 – Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit.

Jan. 30 – Cheesy chicken and potato casserole, Brussels sprouts, roll, winter hot fruit.

Jan. 31 – Taco soup, chips, salad, strawberries and bananas.

Shirley

Jan. 23 – Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, Italian mixed vegetables, wheat bread, fresh fruit.

Jan. 24 – Chicken Parmigiana/ sauce, spinach salad, corn, breadstick, spiced peaches.

Jan. 25 – Fries fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding.

Jan. 29 – Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit.

Jan. 30 – Swiss steak, rice, okra, roll, fruit.

Jan. 31 – Chicken and dumplings, green beans, stewed tomatoes, butter bars.

Scotland

Jan. 23 – Pinto beans/ham, breaded tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie.

Jan. 24 – Lemon pepper chicken, baked corn casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie.

Jan. 25 – Spaghetti/meat sauce, green beans, salad, fresh bread, brownie muffin.

Jan. 29 – Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, mixed fruit.

Jan. 30 – Cheesy chicken and potato casserole, Brussels

the residents of his community.

“I enjoyed my work and gained significant experience while in Fort Smith, but my goal has always been to serve the people here at home. If elected I promise to work hard, prosecute violent criminals to the full extent of the law and will always make decisions in a fair and impartial manner.”

Throneberry currently resides in Conway where he has opened his law practice and has been attending New Life Church since his return. He is the son of Chris Throneberry of Conway and Cathy Throneberry Dilbeck of Solgohachia. He has a sister, Madison, who is an attorney with the Rose Law Firm in Little Rock. sprouts, roll, winter hot fruit.

Jan. 31 – Hashbrown ham casserole, spring salad, breadstick, strawberries, angel food cake.

Fairfield Bay

Jan. 23 – Baked chicken strips, cauliflower and cheese sauce, peas and carrots, cookie.

Jan. 24 – Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, Italian mix vegetables, wheat bread, fresh fruit.

Jan. 25 – Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding.

Jan. 30 – Ravioli/sauce, peas and carrots, salad, garlic bread, hot cinnamon applesauce.

Jan. 31 – Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit.

Clinton, Shirley and Scotland centers are open Monday-Thursday. Damascus is open Tuesday and Thursday. Fairfield Bay is open Tuesday-Friday.

Note to candidates

There are too many political announcements to run on the front page, so in fairness to all candidates this primary season, the Voice will continue its policy of running all announcements on Pages 2 and 3. If you are running for office and would like to have that news published in the Voice, send your announcement and a photo of yourself to voiceeditor@artelco.com.

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Lacey Newland Standridge has formally announced her candidacy for the Clinton School Board, Zone 2 seat.

She is a Clinton graduate and has previously taught kindergarten and was the Elementary School counselor at Clinton Schools.

Standridge lives in Dennard and has been married to Jared Standridge for 15 years. Together they have three children in Clinton schools, Sydney, Sam and Shel-

Standridge by. They are the owners of S&P Insurance Partners where Lacey Standridge oversees finances and accounting matters.

She is the daughter of Danny and Kathy

Newland, both retired teachers of the Clinton School District.

“I love our community, the people of this community and have a vested interested in the students and staff at Clinton Schools. I will be fair and dedicated to the district to help prepare our children for the future in a consistent, supportive environment. I would appreciate your vote and support this coming May.”

Verble-Carley set April wedding Kelly and Joan Verble of Hot Springs, Arkansas announce the engagement of their daughter Kelsey Elizabeth Verble to Heath Allen Carley, both of Fayetteville, Arkansas. He is the son of Marty and Sheri Carley of Conway, Arkansas.

The bride-elect attended the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas and is a graduate of Baptist School of Nursing in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She is employed as a Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Her maternal grandparents are the late Watson and Celeste Smith of Shirley.

Her fiancé attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma and

Heath Allen Carley and Kelsey Elizabeth Verble graduated from The University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas with a bachelor's degree in business administration management.

He is employed as an agent aspirant with

School menus Clinton Junior and Senior High

Jan. 22 – Breakfast: Cereal, PBJ Uncrustables, fruit.

Lunch: Chicken nuggets, bread or mini corn dogs, baked beans, salad, fruit cup.

Jan. 23 – Breakfast: Pancake pups, hot cinnamon apples. Lunch: Lasagna or chicken parmesan, salad, green peas, juice/fruit.

Jan. 24 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Nacho salad or chicken crispitos, pinto beans, cinnamon bread, juice, hot cinnamon apples.

Jan. 25 – Breakfast: Chocolate gravy and biscuit, fruit.

Lunch: Turkey roast or chicken fried steak, creamed potatoes, black-eyed peas, rolls, fruit.

Jan. 26 – Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, fruit.

Lunch: Ham on sub bun or turkey on sub bun, Canadian cheese soup, chips, juice/pears.

Jan. 29 – Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, applesauce.

Lunch: Chicken noodles/

French bread or corn dogs, salad, green beans, pears/juice, Jan. 30 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza. peaches. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup, crackers, peanut butter and jelly sandwich or pizza quesadilla, salad, corn, fruit cup/fruit.

Clinton Elementary

Jan 22 – Breakfast: Pancake pup, mixed fruit. Lunch: Pizza stick, blackeyed peas, fresh veggies/ranch, applesauce.

Jan. 23 – Breakfast: Ham/chees biscuit, peaches. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup, Italian bread, salad, strawberries.

Jan. 24 – Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, applesauce.

Lunch: Cheese Roll Up, broccoli spears, salad, mixed fruit.

Jan. 25 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, pears. Lunch: Mexican pie, pinto beans, muffin square, pears.

Jan. 26 – Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, strawberries. Lunch: Barbecue pulled pork on bun, coleslaw, oven fries, baked beans,

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Jan. 29 – Breakfast: Cereal, graham crackers, mixed fruit. Lunch: Chicken strips, baked beans, broccoli spears, apple half.

Jan. 30 – Breakfast: Pancakes, bacon, applesauce.

Lunch: Sloppy Joes, coleslaw, oven fries, fresh veggies, pears.

Shirley Schools

Jan. 23 – Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin, fruit. Lunch: Barbecue pork, fries, coleslaw, baked beans, roll, fruit.

Jan. 24 – Breakfast: Quick oats, cinnamon toast, fruit.

Lunch: Chili/crackers, veggie sticks/ ranch, fruit, cinnamon roll.

Jan. 26 - Breakfast: Chocolate gravy, biscuit, fruit.

Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, salad, broccoli/cheese, corn, fruit.

Jan. 29 – Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, fruit. Lunch: Cheeseburger, fries, broccoli/dip, fruit, chocolate chip cookie.

Jan 30 – Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin, fruit. Lunch: Frito pie, baby carrots, refried beans, fruit.

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Obituaries

Ruth Walls

Ruth Wanell (Williams) Walls, 90, was born August 10, 1927 to the late Major and Ovnie (Jones) Williams in Scotland, Arkansas and passed from this life January 17, 2018 in Searcy, Arkansas. She graduated from Arkansas State Teachers College (UCA) with Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Science in Education degrees.

Ruth was a school teacher in Conway, Faulkner, Perry and Van Buren County school districts. She attended the Scotland Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Troy Walls; one brother, Billy Ray Williams; and one sister, Ruby Williams.

Left to cherish her memory are one son, Troy C. Walls (Angela) of Conway, Arkansas; three daughters, Linda Marshall of Searcy, Marilyn Martin (Bobby) of Sherwood, and Bobbye Kraynik of Fayetteville, Arkansas; eight grandchildren, Kaitlyn Walls of Addison, Texas, Jaclyn Walls of Conway, Arkansas, Christopher Marshall (Ashley) of Searcy, Lauren Guss (Britton) of Flower Mound, Texas, Blake Martin (Mischa) of Sherwood, Scott Martin (Megan) of Little Rock, Arkansas, Kelsey Boote (Dallas) of Fayetteville, Jordan Mays (Travis) of Conway; six great grandchildren; one sister, Katherine Daves of Little Rock; and other relatives and many friends.

Visitation was 1 p.m. Monday, January 22, 2018 at Scotland Baptist Church.

A Memorial Service was 2 p.m. at the church with Brother David Jones and Brother Charles Deckelman officiating.

Andrew Harlin

Andrew Joseph Harlin, 54, of Shirley passed away

Sunday, January 14, 2018. Born March 7, 1964 in Oakland, California to Don Cartwight Harlin and Anda L. Wall Cartwight.

Andrew was a truck driver.

He loved to buy, sell and trade things. He was the former owner of Junkster's Emporium.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Cynthia Smith Harlin; child Douglas F. Spielmann of Shirley; siblings, Benjamin and wife Tonya Harlin of San Rosa, California, David and wife Julie Harlin of Bella Vista, Arkansas; grandchild Emmerich Spielmann; and several nieces, nephews, friends and other family members.

Andrew is preceded in death by his father Don Cartwight Harlin, and one child, Daniel Lee Harlin.

Services will be announced at a later date. Clinton Funeral Service.

ly miss his unconditional love and affection.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving family, wife Kay of 47 years; son Cody and wife Jana Hiland of Conway; daughter Kami and husband Jamie Haguewood of Potosi, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Abigail, Claire, Emma, Jamison, Caitlyn, John Reagan, Ethan, Benjamin and Gideon; sisters, Betty Lou Pike (Dean) and Mary Ann Parish (Glen), both of Conway; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral service was 10 a.m. Thursday, January 18, 2018 at First Baptist Church, Damascus, with interment to follow at Blackwell Cemetery in Bee Branch with Brother Daniel Williams officiating and the First Baptist Brotherhood Class as honorary pallbearers.

rell, J.W. Ward and Emily Ward; one great-grandchild, Ruth Ward; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a longtime member of General Baptist churches in Shirley and Greenbrier.

Services were Wednesday, January 17 at 10 a.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier.

Interment followed at Settlement Cemetery in Shirley.

Pallbearers were Chuck Norman, Jacob Buice, Joshua Ward, Mitch Ferrell, J.W. Ward and Steve Trawick. Honorary Pallbearers are Charles Norman, Bill Buice, Mark Ferrell, Toby Ward, Rick Ward, Chris Ward, Tommy Trawick, Richard Trawick, Kevin Trawick, Tim Trawick, Leo McElroy, and Michael Weaver.

James ''Jim'' Arthur Hiland, 72, of Bee Branch, Arkansas, slipped away to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 15, 2018 surrounded by his devoted family. He was born September 14, 1945 in Scotland, Arkansas to the late Arthur and Eureka (McCoy) Hiland.

Jim is preceded in death by a beloved grandmother Eva Hiland; sisters Meta Johnson (Bully), Ouita Earney (Floyd), Billye Palmer (Dib); and his brother J.W. Hiland (Doris).

Jim was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Damascus and devoted his life to his family and his heavenly father. Jim loved to work and enjoyed his work with Lifeword Ministries and traveling with Medical Missions. Jim brought light and warmth to an oftentimes dark and cold world and was loved very much by his friends and family, who will dear-

Tincy Ward

Tincy Trawick Ward, 90, of Greenbrier went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2018. She was born February 19, 1927 at Gravesville, to the late Elmer and Ester Cullum Trawick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Ward; five brothers, Ray, Fred, Kay and Jimmy Dale Trawick and Ken Cullum; two sisters, Margie McElroy and Macie Weaver; and daughter-inlaw, Deb Ward.

Survivors include two sons, Doug Ward and Jeff (Judith) Ward of Greenbrier; three daughters, Donna (Charles) Norman of Little Rock, Jeanie (Bill) Buice of Greenbrier and Tracy (Mark) Ferrell of Conway; seven grandchildren, Chuck Norman, Jacob Buice, Joshua Ward, Randi Ferrell, Mitch Fer-

att Price and Brooklynne Hennigan; four great-grandchildren, Creed Brown, Kendile Brown, Jace Roberts, and Josie Roberts. Harold has one surviving brother, Charles" Eddie" (Brenda) Price of El Paso, Arkansas; one sister Ruth Miner of Texas; and a sister-in-law Naoma Price of Madison, Alabama. He left behind many other family members and too many friends to list.

Harold will be greatly missed but his memory will live on in the hearts of those he left.

Services were Wednesday and burial was at Bradford Cemetery in Shirley.

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Harold Price

Jim Hiland

January 23, 2018

Harold Neal Price, 77, of Shirley, Arkansas passed away January 14, 2018 at his home.

Harold was born June 15, 1940 to the late Wiley and Annie Lillian Price in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He grew up in a home with 10 brothers and sisters. Harold was a whistler, if you heard him whistling you knew he was happy and you likely would catch him dancing from time to time. In 2008 he married Mary Beth in Conway, Arkansas and they have been enjoying life together ever since.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Jennifer Price; and eight brothers and sisters.

Harold is survived by his wife Mary Beth Price of Shirley; two children, son Wesley Price (Ashlea) of Ruston, Louisiana, and daughter Renee(Brad) Brown of Shirley; four grandchildren, Sarah Brown, Chad (Jamie) Brown, Wy-

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Bids will be excepted through February 9, 2018. Bids may be dropped off at City Hall Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10 am and 4:30 pm, or mailed to the City of Shirley P.O. Box 195 Shirley, AR 72153

Gary Norman Bonds, 73, of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Born November 18, 1944 in Clinton, Arkansas to the late Marvin and Naomi Clever Bonds.

Gary was a carpenter and millwright at Schueck Steel Mill.

He was a member of Old Lexington Baptist Church. He enjoyed cabinet making, wood working and reading.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Linda Armitage Bonds; children, James Bonds of Clinton, Arkansas, Jennifer and husband Freha Dekhti of Park Hill, Oklahoma; grandchildren, C.J. (Charles) Waters, Lee Waters, Eva Waters, John Bonds, Daniel Jones; several nieces, nephews, friends and other family members.

Gary in preceded in death by his parents and one sibling, Larry Bonds.

Funeral services were 10 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the Old Lexington Baptist Church with Brother Charlie Deckelman officiating . Burial was at Holly Mountain Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Charles Waters, Brad Love, Eric Deckelman, Kevin Widener, Shane Widener, Matt Treadaway, and Brad Vaughn. Honorary pallbearers: Dean Bonds, Lee Waters, Dean Strickland, Joe Robinson, Mike Treadaway and Bob Crain.

Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service.

To sign Gary Bonds Book of Memories, please go to www. clintonfuneralservice. com.

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tin Patterson; and six brothers.

Funeral service was Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier, Arkansas. Burial was at Bee Branch Cemetery.

by her son, Mark (Holly) Edwards; her daughter, Pam (Eric) Clay; her grandchildren, Rachel (Zach) Proctor, Brent Clay and Lindsey Clay; her brother, Jim (Chris) Lucas; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral was Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home, Greenbrier.

Burial was at Blackwell Cemetery in Bee Branch.

Walter Fay Jr.

Walter V. "Wimpy" Fay Jr., 71, of Clinton passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Born October 2, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Walter and Myrtif Virginia Fay Sr., Walter retired from the Firestone corporation. He was also a US Air Force veteran, a member of the First Assembly of God church, and an avid motorcycle enthusiast.

Left to cherish his memory are his fiancé, Tina Blowers, of the home; step-sons, Raymond and Greg Dacuf; one sister, Virginia Armstrong of Texas.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Clinton Funeral Service.

Odean Payne

Odean Erma Payne, 93, of Morrilton, passed away, Monday, January 15, 2018. She was born June 15, 1924 in Damascus to the late Robert and Ivory Payne. Odean was a beautiful mother, and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She retired after 18 years at Conway Human Development Center. She loved gardening, her flowers and quilting.

Odean is survived by her daughter, Betty (Ferdinand) Halter of Morrilton; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many more family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter Katherine Lee; grandson Travis Duane Moore; great- grandson AusSee Obituaries on page 5

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Wanda R. Edwards, 81, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018. She was born July 22, 1936 in Clinton, Arkansas, to Ray and Bess Lucas. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Thomas Edwards and her brother, Dale Lucas.

She is survived Council from page 1

cil had decided that there would be resolutions at next month’s meeting that ordered city cooperation with the county and state, and one that will direct broadcast reporters to speak only to the mayor. These resolutions are an apparent reaction to the recent lockdown at Clinton High School.

Earlier at the meeting, the council approved its 2018 budget. It also unanimously approved an ordinance creating the position of city attorney and passed a resolution naming Deputy Prosecutor Chad Brown to that position.

Department heads offered their reports.

Water Department boss Richard Hink said the state Highway Department has begun destruction of structures on Highway 65 North for its highway widening project. Hink said at least 14 structures will be

Ted Castleman

Freddie Theodore “Ted” Castleman, age 70, of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

destroyed and water lines moved.

Zoning official Phillip Ellis reported that Clinton had 13 housing permits and five commercial permits granted in 2017.

Both of those numbers are down from 2017. He also reported that the Donut Palace has closed its doors at its Highway 65 location.

Clinton Police Chief Willoughby said that for 2017 his officers worked 539 incidents, 937 service calls, 123 assists to other departments, wrote 793 warnings, issued 1,325 citations and made 78 felony arrests.

Fire Chief D.L. Webb said his department has assisted Choctaw in a couple of fires and fought a house fire on Poplar Street, which was a total loss.

The City Council usually meets on the second Thursday of the month. The meetings are open to the public.

He was born in Zack, Arkansas on March 4, 1947 to Theodore Castleman and Fleeta Horton Castleman.

Ted was a veteran of the US Army.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Nellie Jane Castleman; one son, Greg Treat; one daughter, Janetta Rizzo; two granddaughters, Krista and Sydney Rizzo, all of Marshall; three brothers, Lonnie Castleman and wife Mary, Larry Castleman and wife Mary, both of Marshall and Joe David Castleman and wife Carol of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two sisters, Nola Davis and husband George of Marshall and Nina Duncan of Clinton; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who will truly mourn his passing.

Ted is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Shanna Hinkle; and one son, Clint Theodore Castleman.

Funeral services were Friday, January 19, 2018 at Roller-Coffman Funer-

al Home in Marshall.

Burial was in Marshall Memorial Gardens.

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voted no on both ordinances.

There were six yes votes, Gary Linn was absent and Rick Sundelin has resigned.

A resolution introduced then tabled last month by JP Dell Holt was reintroduced. This time, Holt left out the part that said how long a campaign sign can be displayed. The rest of the resolution followed state guidelines and states that candidates who do not already hold that office must include on signs, pamphlets and other campaign literature who paid for it. That resolution was approved with Burgess voting no.

Two more resolutions declared vacancies in the Barnett Township because of Constable Bill Newman’s death, and in the Position 9 Quorum Court district because of Sundelin’s resignation.

Chad Brown said he had recommended Morgan and had every confidence in him.

A second ordinance the Quorum Court considered was earmarking $60,000 to pay Morgan through the end of the year. JP Dale James had a problem with that one, saying that because the cost was over $20,000 the county must get bids from three lawyers.

County Judge Roger Hooper said he did not think a lawyer was considered a service, and Brown said he thought it was OK. However, the JPs decided to change the amount to $20,000 and add money as the case proceeds.

When it came time to vote, Burgess

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Alma Brown

Alma Sue Brown, age 70 of Tilly, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 15, 2018 at her home. She was born in Alread, Arkansas on March 14, 1947 to Ulysses Watson and Lillian Crabtree Watson. Alma Sue married Glennard Brown on August 22, 1964.

Alma Sue was of the Pentecostal faith. She worked alongside her many friends for 21 years at the Witts Springs School, where she was known for the best cinnamon and yeast rolls anywhere around.

She is preceded in death by her father. Alma Sue is survived by her husband of 53 years, Glennard Brown; two sons, Bryan Brown and wife Wendy of Pottsville and Travis Brown and wife Twila of Tilly; four grandchildren; six great-grandchil-

Page 5 dren; mother, Lillian Watson of Alread; brothers, Bill Watson and wife Becky, Dwayne Watson and wife Charlie, both of Alread, and Bob Watson and wife Pam of Hector; and many other relatives and friends who will also mourn her passing.

Funeral services were Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery near Tilly.

D.W. Hatchett

D.W. Hatchett, age 77, of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, January 15, 2018.

He was born in Leslie, Arkansas on April 13, 1940 to Dewey Walker Hatchett and Board from page 1

threat of a shooting was called in to the FBI took turns telling their part of the incident. First up was Police Chief John Willoughby who said he knew the man who was accused and the woman who accused him and did not believe it to be a credible threat. Next, Hess told how he got information from Willoughby and passed it along to Vining. Then Sheriff Randy Gurley said the sheriff’s office thought the suspect was in Clinton’s jurisdiction at first, but went to the suspect’s parents’ Wednesday morning and found him. They also found the woman who called the FBI. (Gurley would tell the Quorum Court the next night that he decided to send 13 deputies to the school the next morning “to protect kids.” He said he thought Willoughby

Dimple Mae George Hatchett.

D.W. was a lifelong resident of Searcy County and a lifelong Democrat. He worked for over 30 years as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. He also worked on his farm raising cattle and hogs. D.W. was a man with very strong Christian ethics. He enjoyed collecting and restoring antique farm equipment.

Survivors include one daughter, Lora Thompson and husband Barry of Conway; two grandchildren, Abby and Aubrey Thompson; one sister, Mary Davenport of North Little Rock; and other family and friends.

D.W. is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Frankie Louise Treat Hatchett; and one grandchild, Dane W. Reed Thompson.

Graveside services were Saturday, January 20, 2018 at East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas. would handle the suspects.) Next Vining told the audience he went to bed Tuesday night thinking everything was under control and woke up to find that the suspect had not been found, so he put the school on lockdown.

Branscum was the first parent to speak.

She said there is never a lockdown that is not severe and school could have been canceled for the day.

The same points were made over and over by parents: 1. Parents should have been given the same information the School Board and police had so they could make an informed decision about their children; and 2. The people tasked with ensuring student safety failed.

Vining said emergency protocol has not been updated in the district since 2013 and that will be fixed in the coming weeks.

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Clinton vs. Dardanelle

Thelma Murray Shirley

Recently, Ken McWilliams spent four days in the hospital. His daughter, Debra Willette of Florida and her son, Jesse Willette, visited Ken and Mary over the weekend. Grandson Jesse spent nine years in the military.

Wanda and Paul Poynor are still able to make it to all of their doctors’ appointments. That keeps most of us busy.

Tommy Beckham's cousin Charles Bell has moved to Shirley from Norco, California. He is getting a good example of our changing Arkansas weather.

A bald eagle has been seen in Shirley sitting on the ice in the river. A fish under the ice must have been too much temptation. One was seen here on top of the mountain on Highway 110. It was hungry and was cleaning up an animal that had been hit by a car.

Jeff Burgess Four Clinton teams took on Dardanelle Friday night. It was a split decision: Clinton's Junior teams won, Clinton's Senior teams fell victim to the Sand Lizards. More photos on Page 16 Photos by Robert R. Gaut

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The Senior Night Potluck at the Crabtree Foursquare Church is Friday, 5:30 p.m., in the old sanctuary kitchen. “Soup” is this month’s theme. With all this cold weather recently, hot soup seems perfect. Persons 55 years or greater are invited.

It was zero degrees on my front porch last week.

Many neighbors had similar readings. I lost some plants in my greenhouse through lack of close attention to fuel levels in my heaters. I heard several re-

ports of frozen pipes. And Akins Creek froze solid for a second time this winter. Let’s hope the worst of winter’s weather is behind us. My friend and fellow organic gardener Lalla Ostergren encourages us to start to “Think Spring!”

If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call or text Jeff Burgess, 7451249.

olson. I know she will be missed by many of us.

I took JR to the eye clinic at Towbin Medical Center in North Little Rock on Thursday. He had to get new glasses again. His daughter, Peggy, got him Golden Corral gift cards for Christmas, so we made use of them on the way home!

Stay in and try not to get the flu and please keep the sick in your prayers.

Thank you and God bless.

with and enjoy a good hot lunch. Ya’all come.

Ruth Walls, a lovely lady from this community passed away this week and her memorial service will be at the Scotland Baptist Church on Monday, I think at 2 p.m. This lady will always be remembered with love and good memories.

We saw Sam Black this last week. He was not feeling very well, but was in good spirits and waiting for his sons to come. He still gets out when he feels like it.

We wish everyone a good week. Stay warm and dry. If anyone has Scotland News call James Burns at 592-3935 and he will see that it gets into the paper.

James and Joyce Burns Scotland

Patsy Ward Formosa

The Formosa EH Club met last Tuesday. They cleaned and organized the storage room at the community center.

I didn’t get to be there, but I bet it looks a lot better!

Justine James just started to college on Monday. She is going to ACTI in Hot Springs.

Frankie and Erica Ward and sons of Greenwood spent the weekend with Marva and RG. Other visitors were Jacklyn and Allen Farrrow and son Remington of Center Ridge.

Remington’s grandpa Scott Ward was also visiting.

I talked to Lauren Morse last week. She is working for Sherwood Urgent Care and they just opened a new clinic on Skyline Drive in Conway, next to Waffle House. She said she really likes her job and gets to see people from Clinton there. It is good to like your job!

Get well wishes go out to Ruth Webb, she has pneumonia and is not doing well. BE got a good report from his heart doctor.

Condolences go out to the family of Joyce Nich-

I do not know about your house, but mine got very cold and the water even froze. I am glad it is going to be warmer and above freezing. We can at least say we had winter, so now I am ready for spring.

Ashley Black and Aaron Biggs will exchange wedding vows Saturday, January 27, at 2 p.m. The ceremony will be at the Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church on the Scotland-Formosa Road.

Family and friends are all invited.

Toby Stripling is still in Children's Hospital with severe burns and cannot have visitors. I have an address for those of you that would like to send Toby a card (they will post them on his wall so he can enjoy them). Please send them to: Toby Stripling, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Burn Unit, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202. This will give him something to look forward to.

We need to support the Scotland Senior Center. They are at the old Scotland School and they serve a hot lunch four days a week and provide games and people to visit with as well as pool tables for the men. We need to improve the attendance so we can keep this service in our community. Lunch is served Monday through Thursday. Lunch is always ready at 11:45. I can always see someone to visit

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I don’t usually complain about the weather, but this cold has lasted too long.

I am ready for spring. The cold weather has messed up our “eating at the center” schedule. Remember when there is no school, the centers are closed.

I am so proud to say I have received some very nice remarks about this column. I appreciate The Voice for allowing me this privilege. If you have something you want me to write about, just let me know. Also, if you know of someone that is not a subscriber, it would be a nice gift for a friend or kinfolk out of town.

We have not seen Mr. Winston Tucker at the Clinton center for a while. He’s been having a knee problem. Please put him on your prayer list. Also, Mr. James Payne and Ms. Anna need our prayers.

Isn’t it funny people want to be at the front of the bus, the back of the church and the middle of the road?

At a certain age, everything starts to click – beginning with your knees, then your hips, then your elbows – and yesterday’s dimples become today’s wrinkles!

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At the library Storm Spotter training scheduled from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration

The severe storm season of 2017 brought with it 36 tornadoes, 39 reports of thunderstorm wind damage caused by winds of over 75 mph, 14 reports of 2 inch or larger hail, and hundreds of reports of flash flooding. Unfortunately, there were 11 fatalities directly attributed to severe weather in 2017, 8 were from flash flooding, and 3 were from thunderstorm wind damage.

The National Weather Service in Little Rock wants to help you prepare for the 2018 severe weather season. To help get you ready, the National Weather Service will be offering a Skywarn storm spotter training program on Thursday, January 25th, from 6-8 p.m. The program will be held at Van Buren County Library at 289 Factory Road, Clinton AR, and is held in partnership with Van Buren County Emergency Management.

The 2018 program will discuss thunderstorm formation, ingredients, and teaches storm spotters how to identify the most dangerous part of a thunderstorm visually. Most importantly, we will discuss what you can do to keep you and your family safe when dangerous thunderstorms threaten your community. The presentation will be in multimedia format, featuring numerous new pictures of storms, as well as new video from recent severe storm seasons.

This class is free of charge and no pre-registration is necessary.

This class is intended for official storm spotters as well as anyone with an interest in learning more about severe weather.

Coming to the library in February: Native Flute Class presented by William Worden, artist in education with the Arkansas Arts Council, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10.

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History lesson

County’s Halbrook led education reform William Erwin Halbrook was born on March 14, 1878, to Urijah and Sarah Elizabeth (Woolverton) Halbrook in rural Van Buren County.

He had five younger brothers.

Halbrook grew up working on the family farm and his mother added to the education he received from short terms at oneroom schools.

Halbrook became a teacher for a short time before he enrolled at the Clinton Male and Female Academy.

From there, he went to Peabody Nor-

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mal School in Nashville, Tennessee, on a scholarship.

In 1903, he became principal at the Clinton Public School. He took the lead in establishing a high school at Choctaw around 1904 and became principal there.

In 1925, Halbrook became county superintendent of schools in Boone County and launched a major school campaign in 1927 to consolidate the county’s school districts. In that year, there were 74 school districts in the county, and that

number fell to 32 by 1930. Despite opposition from some locals, Halbrook believed consolidation necessary to provide every child access to a high school.

After the state dissolved the county board of education system in 1933, Halbrook went to work for the Adult Education Division of the Works Progress Administration and was soon promoted to state supervisor of adult education, a position he held for eight years. The program was discontinued during World

War II. Holbrook served as Van Buren County’s delegate to the state convention of the Farmers Education and Cooperative Union and from there moved on to state jobs including State Agent of Rural Schools.

He retired at the age of 75 after serving as principal at a number of schools.

Halbrook died March 1, 1974, just before his 96th birthday.

(Information from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas was used in this article)

The annual Emergency Responders appreciation dinner is set for 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at the Clinton High School cafeteria. Hot dogs, hamburgers, chili, desserts and drinks are on the menu. It is a time to say “thank you” and everything is free.

Shop dog – Shannon Linn and Bella on a shopping trip at Gary Pack Lumber in Clinton.

(Photo by Robert Snyder)

Sam Williams Lodge No. 89 is hosting a pancake supper and silent auction from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 17, 2018, at the Fairfield Bay Lions Club building. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4.50 for children 12 and under.

Proceeds will go toward scholarships for Shirley and Westside High School students.

Foothills Trail Alliance will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 1 at Western Sizzlin’ in Clinton to discuss mountain bike trails and all things re-

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8th grade Adrienne Alters Morgen Burgess McCrae Turner

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11th grade Ashley Green

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In search of a family – Jake is between 1 and 2 years old. He is energetic, friendly and loves being outside with people. Jake is looking for a family that either enjoys going for walks or has kids that he can play with. You can meet Jake and other adoptable animals at SNYP Arkansas on Tester Street in Clinton behind Simmons bank. Call SNYP at 745-7697.

Pet department, please – Pee-Wee the long-haired dachshund shops with her person, who didn’t give her name.

This was the temperature early last week.

(Photo by Robert Snder)

(Photo by Robert Snyder)

The old saying about Arkansas weather is true.

The last couple of weeks the weather has done nothing except get colder and colder as Van Buren County residents wrapped more and more layers on their poor, freezing bodies.

Then last Fri-

day the temperature climbed into the high 50s and low 60s. Sunday, Jan. 21, it climbed well into the 60s and brought along some high winds and rain.

By 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, it was 62 degrees and there were no reports of damage or injuries.

This county

knows all too well that winter sometimes can bring weather more foul than summer, like in 2008. The Voice will remember that horrifying tornado in next week’s issue.

Clinton’s forecast shows highs throughout the week in the 50s and lows in the 30s and 20s. Now that’s more like winter in Van Buren County.

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• Snappy's (Outside Rack sales)

Choctaw • Elite Automotive (Inside sales) • Gasoline Alley (Outside Rack sales) • PEH Supply (Inside sales)

Clinton

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10th grade Graysen Berry Fisher Bradford Trista Doty Reece Jones Brannon Littell Jonathan Ryan Nathanial Shaw Ben Taylor

• Assessor's Office (Inside sales) • CashSaver (Outside Rack sales) • Clinton Drug (inside sales) • Exxon ~ Doublebee’s (Outside Rack sales) • Flash Market ~ Citgo (Inside sales) • Huddle House (Outside Rack sales) • June's Cafe (Inside sales) • L'Attitude Bistro (Inside sales) • McDonald's (Outside Rack sales) • Petit Jean Electric (Outside Rack sales) • Ozark Health (Outside Rack sales) • The Voice of Van Buren County (Inside sales) • The Voice of Van Buren County (Outside Rack sales) • Western Sizzlin (Inside Rack sales)

Damascus • CashSaver (Outside Rack Sales)

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Fairfield Bay • Jack's (Inside sales) • Craven’s Grocery ~ Dollar General (Outside Rack sales)

Leslie • Misty's Conoco & Convenience (Outside Rack sales) • Smith's Citgo (Inside sales)

Oxley • Oxley Country Market (Inside sales)

Scotland Let us include your school news by sending it to voiceeditor@artel.com.

Contestants much register by March 13 for the sixth annual Hunger Run, a certified 5K Run/Walk in downtown Clinton. The Hunger Run is open to all ages and levels of experience as a fun family event with music, food, refreshments, prizes, and more. Adult registration is $20 with child and group discounts. Visit www.clintonhungerrun.com to sign up. Race day is Saturday, March 31.

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Bee Branch

9th grade Layla Armstron Ariel Privitt Jessica Tamer

12th grade Ashtyn Barker Mariah Conley Megan Cullum Tanner Duda Kristen Reeves Josie Williams Johnathen Worthing

The Clinton Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet March 13 in the Clinton High School Cafeteria. For more information call Jason at 501-745-6500.

• The Austin Store (Inside sales)

7th grade Brannon Blair Hunter Bradford Kayla Ginn Aiden Jones Hogan Little Emily Shaw

11th grade Jacob Litaker Luke Lucas Jennifer Scott

of Van Buren County Austin

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8th grade Skilar Applewhite Colten Brown Lucille Daugherty Ashley Milan Savannah Ryan Sidney Severns

lated. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Don’t like the weather? Just wait

7th grade Kadence Watts

12th grade Jorden Burgess Cody Decker Abby Graddy Amanda Gray Savannah Jones Kallista Rushing Jacob Shaver

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• Lowder General Store (Inside sales)

Shirley • First Service Bank (Outside Rack sales) • Reaves Food Store, Hwy 330 S (Outside Rack sales)

...if you're not joining us for breakfast 6-10:30 a.m. Mon-Fri.

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January 23 . . . . . . . . . Natalie Alexander

January 24 . . . . . . . . . . Josh Richardson

January 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . Haley Stewart

January 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Biggs

January 25 . . . . . . . . . . Abigail Bramlett

January 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ann Vaughn

January 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . Sammy Biggs

January 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dane Cullum

January 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Walker

January 23 . . . . . . . . . . Shanna Bradford

January 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keisha Lynch

January 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabe Williams

January 23 . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald Bradley

January 25 . . . . . . . . . Janice McCormac

January 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jodi Young

January 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Earl Hendrix

January 26 . . . . . . . . . . . Avis Jean Black

January 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Davis

January 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Hendrix

January 26 . . . . . . . . . . . Imogene Black

January 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Davis

January 23 . . . June Willoughby Kessler

January 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Clark

January 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Doyle

January 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeanie Long

January 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . Athan Hensley

January 28 . . . . . . . . . . . James Vittotow

January 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeanne Miller

January 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Hensley

January 29 . . . . . . . . . Sharon Anderson

January 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colton Pack

January 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Jenkins

January 29 . . . . . . . . . . Michael Crowell

January 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marion Smith

January 26 . . . . . . . . . . . Eddie Johnson

January 29 . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie Hamilton

January 23 . . . . . . . . . . Blaze Thompson

January 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Jones

January 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loretta Israel

January 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Anthony

January 26 . . . . . . . . . . . Danilyn Murray

January 29 . . . . . . . . . Jamie McWilliams

January 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lyall Doll

January 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Will Palmer

January 29 . . . . . . . . . . . Alfred Newman

January 24 . . . . . . . . . Bobby Sue Echols

January 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holly Treece

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Van Buren County Trivia John L. Lafferty was the county’s most prominent citizen of the 1820s. His plantation was near where the three branches of the Little Red once ran together. This area is now covered by Greers Ferry Lake.

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Fishing Report

All of Arkansas wasn't frozen up at midweek. There were reports coming in from the bigger lakes, however, such as Greers Ferry Lake, Beaver Lake and Norfork Lake. The chase is on for stripers (photo) in Norfork Lake, according to guide Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters. Black bass are always good now in Greers Ferry Lake, according to Tommy Cauley.

Central Arkansas

Little Red River

(update 1-172018) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips. com (501-690-9166) said that due to the extreme cold, he has not fished this week.

The generation has increased during this cold spell and the river is high. This should drop when the temperature moderates and this should happen over the weekend into next week.

The forecast is for temperatures in the 50s next week. There are still some browns carrying eggs but the primary spawn is about over. Again, please take care while wading to avoid the redds (spawning beds). Wading thru these will destroy the eggs.

Please note that Greg will again be offering the free fly-fishing class at First United Methodist Church in Heber Springs be-

ginning Thursday evening, Feb. 15. The class lasts for four weeks (each Thursday night from 7-9 pm). These dates are Feb. 15, Feb. 22, March 1 and March 8. Greg suggests it would be best to attend all classes, but if this not possible, come when you can.

To register, please contact Greg Seaton at 501-690-9166. If he can’t answer the call then, he will return voicemails or texts.

Greers Ferry Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 455.01 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.04 feet msl Oct. 1-April 30; 463.04 feet msl May 1-June 1; 462.54 feet msl June 1-Sept. 30). (update 1-172018) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said the water level at Greers Fer-

ry Lake Tuesday was at 455.09 feet msl.

That is 6.95 feet below normal pool and falling, and it will continue to fall with generation as the cold weather has caused much needed electricity. The 36th Annual Arkansas Marine Expo will be in Little Rock at the Statehouse Convention Center Jan. 19-21, being put on by DG Attractions. Hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. There will be a lot of good deals on boats, tackle and you just name it at the show; stop by our booth for any fishing information you need or for more about the show call Ken Griffey at 501-765-1423.

Tommy says the walleye bite looks like it will be a little off this year for the river fish if we do not start receiving some rain. It is just going to put them in places you have not caught them

before, we just have to see what mother nature is going to give us. Try trolling big crankbaits and fishing live bait vertically for the pre-spawn fish now on edges of the river and creek channels, on the north end of the lake. The hybrid and white bass are feeding on and off all day; try jigging spoons, reeling inline spinners, dropping swimbaits or fish hair jigs vertically for them as a vertical presentations right now is the key for catching. Stay close to the shad and fish 50-80 feet. Crappie are eating vertical as well in 30-45 feet of water on jigs and minnows or a combination of both. Look for bait and fish slow.

No report on bream.

Catfishing is good on the lake for blues, as we understand. A lot of different live bait is working. The bass fishing is good on the lake, as it always is in the winter. Spinnerbaits, small crankbaits, jerkbaits, Alabama rigs, C-rigs and football headed jigs are doing the trick all over the lake, from real shallow out to 60 feet at various times and according to what the weather is doing that day.

Stay around shad for best results.

North Arkansas

White River

(update 1-172018) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870-435-2169) said that during the past week, they had

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three-quarters of an inch of rain, brutally cold temperatures (to include wind chill advisories) and heavy winds (to include lake wind advisories).

The lake level at Bull Shoals fell 0.5 feet to rest at 5.6 feet below seasonal power pool of 659 feet msl.

This is 41.6 feet below the top of flood pool. Upstream, Table Rock dropped 0.2 feet to rest at 5.4 feet below seasonal power pool and 21.4 feet below the top of flood pool. Beaver Lake dropped 1 feet to rest at 6.1 feet below seasonal power pool and 15.7 feet below the top of flood pool. On the White, we had little wadable water with more generation.

Seasonal power pool has been reset for the lakes in the White River system. All of the lakes in the White River System are now below the top of power pool. With the brutally cold weather we should expect more generation to provide for increased energy demand.

The catch-andrelease section below Bull Shoals Dam will be closed through Jan. 31 to accommodate the brown trout spawn. The State Park will be seasonal catch-and-release for the same period. All brown trout must be immediately released.

In addition, night fishing is prohibited in this area during this period.

On the White, the hot spot has been the Narrows. The hot flies were olive Woolly Buggers (sizes 8,

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CHURCH PAGE 10), Y2Ks (sizes 14, 12), prince nymphs (size 14), zebra midges (black with silver wire and silver bead or red with silver wire and silver bead sizes 16, 18), pheasant tails (size 14), ruby midges (size 18), root beer midges (size 18), pink and cerise San Juan worms (size 10), and sowbugs (size 16).

Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective (John’s current favorite is a size 10 Y2K with a size 14 ruby midge suspended below it). Use lead to get your flies down.

Norfork Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 546.66 feet msl (normal conservation pool: September-April 552.00 feet msl; April-September, 554.00 feet msl). (update 1-172018) Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters said the warming trend on Norfork Lake was short-lived this past week with temperatures going below freezing for several more days now. Tom said he was fishing the Fout Marina flats before it became cold for the shad. The water temperature had dropped down to 46 degrees and everything moved to warmer water. Tom said he had not fished for 10 days due the cold and their first sports show of the year.

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Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Lexington Baptist Church. If you can identify this 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 745-3530 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 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

Kingdoms Gate Ministries 10973 Hwy 16E PO Box 335 Shirley, AR. 72153 Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 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 Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 MainLine 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 723-8171 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

Last Week's Featured Church

Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley, 723-4787

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For 2 rural development properties in Clinton and Marshall, AR (total 69 units).

Duties will include but not limited to: Janitorial of buildings common area, Light maintenance (experience required), Painting/ cleaning of units upon vacancy and common areas as needed, various other tasks as assigned

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Competitive Full Time Monthly Salary Including Free One Bedroom Apartment with Utilities Paid in Clinton, Arkansas Please forward resume to FAX: 501-362-0662

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Tuesdays, 6:30pm, Clinton Methodist Church.

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or Mail to: Timberlake P.O. Box 1135 Heber Springs, AR. 72543

MISC. FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Excel Boats is Hiring!

Excel Boat Company in Mountain View, Arkansas has immediate openings for PART TIME DRIVERS. Driver pay is based on mileage & includes per diem. Vehicles, fuel, and hotel accommodations are provided by the company.

Class A CDL and Medical Certification required.

Applications are available at 103 Blanchard Avenue in Mountain View, Arkansas. Excel Boat Company is a Drug Free Work Facility.

WANT TO HIRE Full Time Associate for Paint Department Must have High School education or equivalent.

Experience preferred.

Apply at Davis Cash Lumber 60 Park Street Clinton, AR

Shirley School District is seeking a custodian.

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Must be able to pass background check. High school diploma preferred but not required.

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DUPLEXES FOR RENT

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

LEGAL

Sponsored by J.P. D. James VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-05 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2017-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2018, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $46,025.34 INTO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE BUDGET #1000-400; WHEREAS: A pay slot for a deputy position was approved during the budget meetings for 2018; and WHEREAS: The salary and benefits were not added into personal services for the Sheriff budget; and

#1008 Retirement $4,487.65 #1009 Health Insurance $8,652.60

No: 71PR-18-6

FIRST DIVISION

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHNNIE LENARD WHITE, deceased

#71PR-2018-2

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOUIS PAUL PARISH, deceased

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 11851 Hwy 16 West

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Clinton, AR 72031

NAME OF DECEDENT: Louis Paul Parish

DATE OF DEATH: July 6, 2017

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 440 356 East

An Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee was on the 17th day of January, 2018, filed in the above referenced Court for the purpose of bringing down title to the following described real property in Cleburne County, Arkansas, to-wit:

Bee Branch, AR 72013 DATE OF DEATH: February 23, 2017 On 10th day of January, 2018, an affidavit for collection of small estate by distributee was filed with respect to the estate of Louis Paul Parish, deceased, with the clerk of the probate division of the circuit court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, under Ark. Code Ann. §28-41-101.

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the distributee or his or her attorney 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 23rd day of January, 2018. /s/ M. Edward Morgan .

M. EDWARD MORGAN, Bar #82113 Attorney for Estate Morgan Law Firm, P.A. 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044

Sponsored by J.P. K. Housley VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT

THE W¾ OF THE SW¼ NW¼, SECTION THIRTY-THREE (33), TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE FIFTEEN (15) WEST, CONTAINING 30 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. 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 on the 23rd day of January, 2018.

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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VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2018- 02

BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:

BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:

AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2017-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2018, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $20,000.00 INTO THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S DEPARTMENT #1000-04303005 - SPECIAL LEGAL.

AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2017-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2018, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE FOR 911 AND TO TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATE $60,000.00 AS FOLLOWS FROM COUNTY GENERAL 911 SUPPLEMENTAL #1000-501;

WHEREAS: There is a need to appropriate money into the line item to pay for anticipated legal costs in 2018; and WHEREAS: the above referenced matter concerns the assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes and all attorney’s fees incurred therefore are subject to reimbursement by all municipalities, school districts and other local taxing units receiving ad valorem or other tax funds collected by the County Collector pursuant Arkansas Code Annotated § 16-21-114(f).

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: $20,000.00 be appropriated into the County General #1000-4303005 - Special Legal.

VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT Sponsored by J.P. M. Philips VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-03 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2017-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2018, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $7,000.00 INTO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE BUDGET #1000-400; WHEREAS: The Sheriff’s Office has received a ‘2017 Everyday Hero’ Grant in the amount of $2,000.00 from SWN that needs to be appropriated into line item #3093 Miscellaneous Law Enforcement; and WHEREAS: The Sheriff’s office has also received a ‘First Responder’ Grant in the amount of $5,000.00 from Diamond Pipeline LLC that needs to be appropriated into line item #3103 Grants NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: Van Buren County shall appropriate funds in the amount of $7,000.00 into the Sheriff’s office budget #1000-400 as stated above.

Approved this 18th day of January, 2018

Sponsored by J.P. John Bradford VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-04 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2017-39, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2018, TO INCREASE THE COUNTY GENERAL PROJECTED REVENUE BY $449.00, IN ORDER TO TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATE SAID AMOUNT INTO THE VAN BUREN COUNTY VETERAN SERVICE OFFICE BUDGET.

WHEREAS: There is a need to appropriate $449.00 in order to pay this fee.

WHEREAS: The $449.00 yearly purchase fee was inadvertently omitted from the 2018 Annual Budget; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, STATE OF ARKANSAS, THAT; SECTION 1: That the annual operating budget #2017-39 is hereby amended; and SECTION 2: That the sum of $449.00 is hereby transferred from County General and appropriated into the Van Buren County Veteran Service Officer’s budget #1000-800-3003 Dated this 18th day of January 2018.

Dated this 18th day of January, 2018.

Dated this 18th day of January, 2018.

APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge

#l016 Life Insurance $67.20

APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge

APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge

ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Prior experience a plus.

Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to pass a Background Check and a Drug Test.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT:

ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Please, pick up application in person 195 Highway 16 E. Clinton

Dated this 18th day of January, 2018.

is looking for a Full-time Delivery Driver/Yard Man.

No Phone Calls

Van Buren County shall appropriate funds in the amount of $46,025.34 into the Sheriff’s office budget # I000-400 as stated above.

APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

WHEREAS: Legislative Audit requires the salaries/wages of each Official and each pay slot for all departments be authorized by the Quorum Court; and WHEREAS: There is a need with this Ordinance to approve the attached listing, which represents the total amounts appropriated in the 2018 Budget Ordinance for salaries and wages.

THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED That the Quorum Court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, hereby authorizes and approves the salaries as per attached listing.

Dated this 18th day of January, 2018.

APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS

J & N LAND COMPANY, INC. PETITIONER VS. BILL PEARROW and ROBBIE PEARROW and The following lands in Van Buren County, Arkansas: PT. NW/4 SE/4, SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 12N, RANGE 13W RESPONDENTS

WHEREAS: $60,000.00 was put into County General #1000-501 911 Emergency Supplemental at the passing of the 2018 Budget; and

Approved this 18th day of January 2018

AN ORDINANCE ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AUTHORIZING SALARIES AND WAGES PERTAINING TO THE OFFICIALS AND EACH TIME SLOT WITHIN EACH DEPARTMENT.

ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

WHEREAS: The County Veteran Service Office has contracted for an annual computer software program through the State Veterans Service Office; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: $60,000.00 be Transferred and Appropriated into the 911 Budget #3020-501 from County General #1000-501.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:

SECOND DIVISION

1000-501-2001 to 3020501-2001 Supplies 1000-501-3020 to 3020501-3020 Telephone/Fax 1000-501-3022 to 3020501-3022 Website 1000-501-3023 to 3020501-3023 Internet 1000-501-3071 to 3020501-3071 Rent-Machinery & Equipment 1000-501-3073 to 3020-501-3073 LeaseMachinery & Equipment

WHEREAS: This money needs to be transferred to the 911 System #3020-501 to be able to track the funds more accurately; and

ORDINANCE NO. 2018-01

APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge

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ORDINANCE NO. 2018-07

WHEREAS: A line item for funding a County Attorney’s Department has been created by separate ordinance to administer payment of legal costs incurred in pending civil litigation filed

by SWN Production Company (Arkansas), LLC, Van Buren County Circuit Court Case No. 71CV-17-251; and

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NO. 71CV-17-255

NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION Notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (PT. SW1/4 NE1/4), AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (PT. NW1/4 SE1/4), SECTION TWO (2), TOWNSHIP TWELVE (12) NORTH, RANGE THIRTEEN (13) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS, STARTING AT AN IRON PIN AS SHOWN AND REFERENCED IN SURVEY RECORD BOOK M AT PAGE 86, AT THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 2, T-12-N, R-13-W, THENCE S 87°07'23" E ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SW1/4 NE1/4, A DISTANCE OF 330.68 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LANDS HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE N 01°46'58" E A DISTANCE OF 42.68 FEET TO A ½ INCH SET IRON PIN AT THE CORNER OF A WIRE FENCE BEARING NORTH, EAST AND WEST, THENCE S 89°07'07" E, ALONG AN OLD WIRE FENCE, A DISTANCE OF 97.94 FEET TO A GREEN T-POST, THENCE S 88°16'37" E, ALONG SAID OLD WIRE FENCE, A DISTANCE OF 349.88 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE S 88°46'15" E, ALONG SAID OLD WIRE FENCE, A DISTANCE OF 238.48 FEET TO A ½ INCH SET IRON PIN AT THE CORNER OF AN OLD WIRE FENCE BEARING WEST, NORTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST ON THE WEST SIDE OF LUTE MOUNTAIN ROAD, THENCE S 34°10'19" W, ALONG SAID ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 70.20 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF NW1/4 SE1/4, THENCE S 34°10'19" W, ALONG SAID ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 169.66 FEET TO A POINT 145 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF NW1/4 SE1/4, THENCE LEAVING LUTE MOUNTAIN ROAD AND RUN N 87°07'23" W A DISTANCE OF 557.89 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE N 01°46'58" E A DISTANCE OF 145.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.008 ACRES IN THE NW1/4 SE1/4 AND 0.782 ACRE IN THE SW1/4 NE1/4, AND CONTAINING 121,535 SQUARE FEET OR 2.790 ACRES, IN THE AGGREGATE, MORE OR LESS; ACCORDING TO THE EDDIE WHEELER SURVEY, DATED OCTOBER 7, 2008 AND RECORDED IN DOCUMENT #2009-4388.

Any person claiming any title or interest of any kind to said property is hereby notified to appear on or before 30 days from the first publication of this notice to assert his/her title or interest in said property and to demonstrate why title to this property should not be quieted and confirmed in Plaintiff. /s/ Debbie Gray, Circuit Clerk VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK BY

/s/ Lori Jones, D.C.

Sponsored by J.P. T. Burgess VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2018-06 BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE SELECTING A COUNTY CIVIL ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, IN PENDING CIVIL LITIGATION, CREATING A LINE ITEM FOR FUNDING SAID ATTORNEY, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS: Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 1621-114(a), a county civil attorney may be selected pursuant to ordinance of the Quorum Court for the county; and WHEREAS; A civil lawsuit has been filed by SWN Production Company (Arkansas), LLC against Van Buren County, Arkansas, County Judge Roger Hooper, County Assessor Trina Jones County Treasurer Kim Hunley, County Tax Collector Lisa Nunley and the Van Buren County Board of Equalization; and WHEREAS: It is necessary to select a county civil attorney to provide representation of the County and its officers in the above referenced matter and provide funds for the payment of said attorney; and WHEREAS: the above referenced matter concerns the assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes and all attorney’s fees incurred therefore are subject to reimbursement by all municipalities, school districts and other local taxing units receiving ad valorem or other tax funds collected by the County Collector pursuant Arkansas Code Annotated§ 16-21-l 14(f).

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED

BY THE VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT THAT: SECTION 1. Eddie Morgan of the Morgan Law Firm, P.A. is selected to represent Van Buren County, Arkansas, County Judge Roger Hooper, County Assessor Trina Jones County Treasurer Kim Hunley, County Tax Collector Lisa Nunley and the Van Buren County Board of Equalization in the civil lawsuit filed by SWN Production Company (Arkansas), LLC, Case Number 71CV-17-251 in the Circuit Court of Van Buren County, Arkansas.

SECTION 2. There is hereby created a County Attorney’s Department, line item #10000430-3005- Special Legal for the payment of all legal costs incurred in the above referenced matter.

SECTION 3. The County Attorney’s Fund shall be administered in the same manner as the county Assessor’s fund established in Arkansas Code Annotated §14-15-204.

LEGAL In the Circuit Court of Van Buren County Arkansas Probate Division No. 71PR-18-3 In the Matter of the Estate of Timothy J. Milam, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Last known address of Decedent: 143 Patton Square, Apartment 9, Clinton, AR 72031 Date of Death: March 29, 2017 On the January 10, 2018, an affidavit for collection of small estate by distributee was filed with respect to the estate of Timothy J. Milam, deceased, with the clerk of the probate division of the circuit court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, under Ark. Code Ann. § 28-41-101 .

All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the distributee or his or her attorney 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 of the estate.

This notice first published this 16th day of January , 2018 The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the distributee: /s/ David A. Milam Distributee

.

DAVID A. MILAM, Distributee 21002 Maple Creek Road Hensley, AR 72065 (870)814-5483 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONNA WHILLOCK, deceased NO. 71PR-17-129 NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 150 SNEED STREET CLINTON, AR 72031 DATE OF DEATH: DECEMBER 20, 2017 Scott Whillock was appointed Executor of the estate of the above-named decedent on December 29, 2017. 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 16th day of January, 2017.

Scott Whillock, Executor

SECTION 4. This ordinance being necessary for the Preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare, it is therefore declared that an emergency exists and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.

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

Dated this 18th day of January, 2018.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS

APPROVED: /s/ Roger Hooper .

Roger Hooper, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford .

Pam Bradford, County Clerk

FIRST DIVISION NO. 71CV-17-254 J & N LAND COMPANY, INC. PETITIONER VS. RONALD Y. GEE, SR and FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF FORT SMITH and

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION NO.PR-17-14 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF JODI DIANE STUMP and EMMA LINNORA LECARME WARNING ORDER TO: Daniel Ryan Lecarme You are hereby notified that a petition for adoption has been filed in the Van Buren County Circuit Court in which you are named as a possible concerned party. You are further notified that unless an Answer is filed within 30 days of the first day of publication of this Warning Order a Decree will be entered by the Court granting the action prayed for in the petition.

Given under my hand and seal this 19th day of December , 2017.

VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK By /s/ Debbie Gray .

Circuit Clerk

The following lands in Van Buren County, Arkansas: LOTS 10 AND 11, THARP’S WHISPERING PINES SUBDIVISION, PLAT TWO, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 55 RESPONDENTS NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION Notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas: LOTS TEN (10) AND ELEVEN (11), THARP’S WHISPERING PINES SUBDIVISION, PLAT TWO (2), AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 55, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. Any person claiming any title or interest of any kind to said property is hereby notified to appear on or before 30 days from the first publication of this notice to assert his/her title or interest in said property and to demonstrate why title to this property should not be quieted and confirmed in Plaintiff.

Debbie Gray.

VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK BY /s/ Debbie Gray, Circuit Clerk

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Clinton vs. Dardanelle

Tanner Keeling goes up for a shot against Dardenelle. The Jackets lost 54-45 at home.

Photos by Robert R. Gaut

Livie Dufrene shoots against the Lady Lizard defense. The Lady Jackets lost 60-42.

Both teams wait for a rebound in Friday evening's game between Clinton and Dardanelle. Clinton won 29-21.

A Lady Jacket goes up for a basket against Dardanelle. Clinton won 15-11.

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Handgun carry on WMAs gets OK The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission approved a regulation change last week that will allow people to openly carry a handgun for personal protection while on any wildlife management area or commission-controlled property or lake.

Previously, only people with valid concealed carry permits could possess handguns while on a wildlife management area, unless there was a hunting season in which the handgun would be legal. Concealed carry permit holders may still carry a concealed handgun, and anyone legally possessing a handgun (as defined

by Ark. Code Ann. ยง5-73-120) on commission-owned or -controlled property or while hunting, fishing or trapping on private property as long as it is: (1) for personal protection and either is not employed for hunting or is a legal killing device for a hunting season that is open, and (2) the handgun is otherwise lawfully possessed.

"This clarification was the result of enforcement and wildlife management staff listening to concerned citizens and working to benefit all parties," said Col. Greg Rae, chief of the AGFC Enforcement Division.

The commission also awarded Capt.

William Brown, retiring enforcement captain at the Camden Regional Office, his service sidearm.