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TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 / Vol. 7 Issue 16 / 75 cents

Restoration Complete for Early Pioneer Cabin by Warren Johnson

In the December 8, 2020, edition of the Voice, we featured a story, "Restoration underway for early pioneer cabin." The article highlighted the underway efforts by Dwight Wilson to restore the historic cabin, dating to 1850, having been used as a trading post and a residence for many families throughout the years. Dwight and his wife Judith, natives of Mississippi, had seen the old cabin for many years in their Van Buren County vacation travels to Branson. Twenty years ago, the couple decided to make Van Buren County their home. After purchasing land and beginning to settle in, Mr. Wilson made an offer on the

cabin but couldn't get close enough on the price to make a deal. In 2012, Wilson finally acquired the cabin and carefully disassembled it, encoding each log's ends by color and number. In the Spring of 2020, he began reassembling the big puzzle putting almost every hand-hewn log in its original location from one hundred seventy years ago. Last Fall, I spent a day with the Wilson's in awe of the transformation taking place. The outside of the cabin was nearing completion as he began work on the inside. At the time, he had hopes of having the project completed during the first half of 2021. Last week I was invited by the Wilson's to have lunch at the cabin with some

South Side students Water meter mapping for the City of Damascus with a new (and the old guard) crew learning the ropes. photo by Julie Nelson

Enjoying the company of friends and good food. of their friends. The completion on the outside and the inside transformation were nothing short of magical, leaving me to feel as if I had navigated time. As I sat at the picnic table beside the fireplace visiting with old and new friends, all of my concerns about the day melted away. I imag-

Sammy Ward standing in front of the 1955 Oldsmobile he restored.

ined the people who had occupied the same space we were sitting in and pondered who they were and what their hopes and dreams had been. As I looked around the room, I noticed a shelf held up by two wooden pegs in the big room's corner beside the fireplace. The little ledge displayed

a bible and a coal oil lamp with an antique chair adjacent to them in the nook. Mr. Wilson said, "This area was the Father's corner, sort of like an office. It is the place he would read his bible and newspaper See Pioneer Cabin on page 2

Anna Lou reupholstered the interior.

Restoration of an American Classic by Warren Johnson

The 1950s was the decade when American manufacturers released one exciting automotive design after another. The Oldsmobile division of General Motors focused on the future, ushered in high-performance engines, and introduced higher trim models with stunning design language and color combinations. In 1954, their cars became lower and longer, with the wrap-around windshield completing the new look. Cosmetic

changes came about in 1955, and the availability of eighteen different two-tone color options brightened the exterior. Sammy Ward recalled his brother-inlaw and sister who lived in Illinois visiting in a 1955 Oldsmobile 88 when he was a little boy. Sam said, "I thought that was the prettiest car I had ever seen, and I vowed then, If I ever have a chance and can get enough money together, I will own one." Sam's wife Anna Lou remembered passing through Mor-

rilton one day and seeing one of the antique Oldsmobile's behind a house while en route to visit their son in Russellville. Sam stopped and asked the gentleman if he would consider selling, but the owner was hesitant because he loved the car and intended to restore it. "We tried to buy it a couple of times," Sam stated. "One day, we stopped, and the owner told us he was having health problems and did not believe he would be able to carry out his dream of restoring it. If you still

want it, I will sell it to you because you and your wife love it and will restore it," Sam recalled. "He told me he had a four-door donor car in the woods and would let me have it too." The restoration took about four years for the Ward's to complete. Sam and his friend Keith painted the Olds twotone red and white in Sam's shop, and Anna Lou, an accomplished seamstress, reupholstered the interior. Sam dropped a 454 Chevrolet engine under the hood as

too much of the original Oldsmobile engine was missing. After the restoration was complete, the Ward's took the car back and let the man who sold it drive it, and they took photos with him sitting in the car. Anna Lou said, "It was a joy to see how happy he was to see his dream fulfilled.” The Ward's have owned Sammy's childhood dream for sixteen years, and it is still as eye catching as it was sixty-six years ago.

Mask Mandate to Continue at South Side Schools for a While Longer On April 13, 2021, during the board meeting, the South Side School District board of Directors voted unanimously to continue using masks through Friday, April 23, 2021. "The board cited two reasons for their decision. First, the district is in the middle of state-mandated testing. We truly need all of our students to be present every day. Consequently, the board wanted to increase the chances that large numbers of students would not be quarantined. Secondly, the Center for Disease Control and the Arkansas Department of Health now recommends that, with universal masking, students can maintain a distance of three feet in a classroom, not six feet. This means that if all students are masked and a positive case is identified, close contacts will not have to be quarantined. Therefore, requiring masks until the end of testing lessens the chances that large numbers of students will be quarantined. If masks were removed and a positive case identified, all students who come within three feet of the positive case would have to be quaranSee South Side on page 2

Cheer Team for 2021 - 2022 CHS - Cheer Team TOP LR Hannah Mooney, Abby Lowder, Maddison Duncan, Manager Greenlee Teague, Savannah Haines, Ashlyn Robinson, Erin Koonce, Coach Jamie Williams, Kristen Manion, Abigail Parks, Annabelle Sowell, Brianna Neal. BOTTOM LR Abby Hagans, Faith Qualls, Thomi Kennair, Erica Linn. Photo courtesy of Clinton Schools

Boy Scouts of America Troop 152 of Clinton presented the colors opening Thursday evenings Van Buren County Quorum Court meeting. Leader David Calkin drilled the boys to prepare for the ceremony.

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Page 2 School Menus April 20 - 25 Clinton Pre-K And Elementary

Monday Breakfast: Cereal, Fruit, Milk, Lunch: Chicken Sandwich, Tator Tots, Fruit, Milk Tuesday Breakfast: Strawberry Bagel, Fruit, Milk, Lunch: Beef Taco, Pinto Beans, Cheese, Fruit, Milk Wednesday Breakfast: Cereal, Fruit, Milk, Lunch: Mexican Chicken, Carrot, Fruit, Milk Thursday Breakfast: Mini French Toast, Juice, Milk, Lunch: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Wheat Roll, Fruit, Milk Friday Breakfast: Cereal, Fruit, Milk, Lunch: Crispito, Cheese Stick, Corn, Fruit, Cookie, Milk

Clinton Junior And High School Menu Monday

Break-

fast: Mini French Toast, Fruit, Juice/Milk, Lunch: Crispitos, Refried Beans, Lettuce/Tomatoes/Salsa, Fruit Cup/Fruit, Milk Tuesday Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice/Milk, Lunch: Catfish Filets, Hushpuppies/ Tartar Sauce, Creamy Coleslaw, Oven Fries/ Ketchup, Fruit, Milk Wednesday Breakfast: Apple Turnover, Fruit, Juice/Milk, Lunch: Chicken, Creamed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Wheat Rolls, Brownie, Fruit, Milk Thursday Breakfast: Chicken & Biscuit, Fruit, Juice/Milk, Lunch: Enchilada, Tossed Salad/Dressing, Pinto Beans, Muffin, Fruit, Milk Friday Breakfast: Pancake Pups, Fruit, Juice/Milk, Lunch: Chicken Sandwich, Mustard/Mayonnaise, Lettuce/Tomato, Potato Wedges/Ketchup, Fruit, Milk

THAT

BANNER MOUNTAIN GIRL

by Freeda Baker Nichols

Sharing My Poem As a military wife, I’ve stood beside my husband and heard him take the oath to defend our great nation. Our children and I have moved with him from Air Force Base to Air Force Base across these United States and into the beautiful country of Spain, to make our home. Once retired, I began to write poetry. Often, I sponsor a poetry contest and choose patriotism as the subject. In my following poem, I hope I have expressed my love of the USA because I genuinely love

my country, as I’m sure every true American does.

America’s Story

Do you see upon the canvas in that painting on the wall, how our country won its freedom, why our soldiers stand so tall? Do you see the purple mountains high above the golden grains posing there in modest beauty, background for the wind-swept plains? Purple mountains in the

April 20, 2021 distance, rising high beyond the hills, holding dust of my ancestors where the ancient river spills. Eagles’ wings spread wide in splendor blending with the twilight sky, in this land where freedom’s arrow silenced every battle cry. In the distant purple mountains ranging inland from the sea, kinfolk battled one another in the war that set men free. On beaches claimed at Normandy in the battle of the brave, truly dedicated soldiers fought with courage to their graves. And some lived to tell the story why America stands tall ...

their account depicted boldly in that painting on the wall. Our flag raised on Iwo Jima, island in Pacific’s blue, symbol that our battle ended successfully in World War II. North Korea, Viet Nam, Iraq and the clouds of Desert Storm bring back thoughts of Nagasaki, and the dropping of The Bomb. The message on the canvas speaks in clear and native tongue— and all who understand the language are true daughters and true sons. Purple mountains in the distance standing tall in majesty— a symbol that America is still the land of liberty. –– Freeda Baker Nichols

There is nothing more peaceful than front porch sittin' at the Wilson's. The kitchen where the meals are prepared.

The father's corner is where Dad would relax and read the bible and newspaper. The fireplace was a gathering spot in Pioneer days. Pioneer Cabin the wall surrounding from page 1 Wilson's Grandparents' images. while smoking his pipe Inside the small before retiring for the farm-style kitchen and night." An artisan re- on the back porch adconstructed the rocks jacent to the main room surrounding the fire- is where Dwight preplace to resemble the pared the southern deloriginal, with the cor- icacies his guest enners squared off almost joyed. flawlessly. Many period A refrigerator, small accouterments adorn farm-style sink, a deep the living space inside, fryer, and grill providwith antique frames on ed all of the modern

conveniences needed without detracting from the historical ambiance the cabin offers visitors. Our menu included cajun gumbo, deepfried dill pickle chips, fried catfish, hush puppies, and french-fried potatoes topped with his homemade tarter sauce and ranch dressing. After the feast, The Mayor of Clinton, Rich-

remain on site. This is due primarily to the plan we developed, efforts along the way, our parents' support, and good fortune. We want to conclude the school year in a normal fashion. Other guidance and information are available

on the district website. The school district would like parents and other stakeholders to complete the survey on the website. The survey does offer the opportunity for public comment."

South Side from page 1 tined. This could become very problematic, very quickly, at the wrong time. On Monday, April 26, 2021, masks will no longer be mandated for South Side School District students or staff following state testing completion. We are hopeful, our parents and patrons agree with our reasoning. We have been very fortunate this year and have been able to

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ard McCormac, jokingly said, "Can I get a motion and second to do this every Wednesday at Noon?" The Wilson's smiled, and Dwight said, "This cabin has so much history. I want people to use it. It would perfect for events such as family reunions, birthday parties, and small weddings." Wilson continued, "I believe we will

be able to cater and accommodate fifty to seventy-five people." The cabin initially stood at the intersection of Highways 65 and 336 East, south of Choctaw. It is now on Wilson's property a couple of miles away in the woods with the old stagecoach road in front of it. When asked what his next project will be,

Dwight smiled and said, "I plan to get started on an outhouse behind the cabin, complete with all of our modern conveniences." An afternoon at the cabin is a memory I hope to repeat soon. Hopefully, I will be able to visit with my new friends again, Ken and Margaret Shannon from Colorado and brothers Dave and B.J. Thomas.

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James & Joyce Burns Scotland

I just read a quote, and I want to share it. Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day. With so many things going on in our world, we can always be uplifted when we look for something good. My dad used to say, "Don't forget to look for the sunshine." And then he would give me a little wink. We went to Walmart today and saw some friends that we had not seen since the pandemic started. It made us realize how long we had been socially distancing and not visiting. One of the first things that I was ask was, "When can we come to Scotland for First Saturday Breakfast?" It will still be a little while, but we are thinking about it. We will let you know when we can set a date. James is enjoying the fact that he can put a little weight on his foot, making us feel that it is getting better, and maybe he will be walking soon. With the beautiful sunshine, he has been going outside every day, and I think it has made him feel so much bet-

ter. It will be great to be out and visit and not worry about getting exposed to the virus. We are still wearing our masks and do not want to take any chances on exposure. That ugly bug is still around, and we can not take any chances. If you have news to put in the paper, let us know at (501) 5923935, and we will do it. Stay safe and count your blessings.

Patsy Ward Formosa

Marva Ward took her sister, Sue Stamper, to the doctor for a check-up. She doesn't have to go back for six months, so that is good news. After seeing the doctor, they visited their cousin, David, and Kay Bowie, in Conway. Marva said they spent most of the day with them and had a good visit. On Saturday, Marva and Sue went to Guy and visited with Teresa and John Ward. Sindee Morse, Ash-

ley Anderson, and Lauren, and Ben Foster, along with all of Sindee's grandchildren, went to Branson on Friday and returned home on Sunday. R G took Scott for an MRI on Thursday, and he went to a Neurologist on Friday for some tests. Let's pray that he gets some answers and they can help him. DeLane Story has visitors this week. Her daughter, Paula and Ted Ashbridge, of Fairbanks, Alaska, are here for a few weeks. DeLane said they went shopping for flowers, and they are working on her flower beds. I know that helps DeLane a lot. Donna and Richard Sherrod went to Evening Shade and mowed their yard there last weekend. Almeda and Donna Thomas and Donna's daughter, Cadence, of Wooster, visited on Friday. Donna said they grilled burgers and hot dogs and had a good visit. Donna, Ann, and I went over to welcome our new neighbors to the community on Tuesday. They are Bonnie and Stanley Phillips of Ruston, Louisiana. They seem to like it here. Us Skip-Bo ladies had a good time

on Thursday evening. Donna and Sammy had an excellent evening. They "SKUNKED" Ann and me. They reminded me that it better make the paper this week too!!! I guess from now on; we have to dial 501 for our local numbers through Arkansas Telephone Company. It's strange after dialing seven-digit local numbers! That's about all I can think of this week. If anyone has anything for the paper, please call me at 501-7455922. If I'm not home, leave a message, and I will call back. Condolences to all who have lost loved ones and prayers for those who are having health problems. God bless, and have a good week.

Jeffry Burgess

Page 3 originally scheduled for Sunday, has been cancelled. Monday, the full moon is official at 10:31 p.m. April’s full moon has been commonly called Pink, Sprouting Grass, Egg or Fish Moon. Also, it’s the second of four supermoons this year, when it is closer and brighter than usual. ACCDA is raising funds to repair the Alread School Cafeteria building roof. Send donations to: ACCDA, P.O. Box 845, Clinton AR 72031. Hopefully you remembered to cover your tender plants during this week’s cold snap. It could be the last of the year, and qualify as this year’s Blackberry Winter, since the wild blackberries are on the verge of flowering. Mosquito larva have appeared in my rain barrels. To reduce populations, empty all catch-waters around the home, as they love to reproduce there. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west Hwy. 16 community, call or text Jeffry Burgess, 7451249.

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Thursday night, the Lyrid meteor shower peaks with up to 18 per hour. Best viewing will be be from midnight until before dawn. Friday, 9 a.m., Exercise Classes resume at the EHC building in Rupert. And will then continue regularly Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday mornings. Saturday, just after sunset, Mercury pairs with Venus just above the west-northwestern horizon. The Annual Alread Earth Day Celebration,

Thelma Murray Shirley

The Settlement Cemetery is asking families to take their flowers off of the graves. It is time to give the grounds a good cleaning; if you can't,

it will be done for you. There is a dumpster in the cemetery to put your old flowers in. All help will be appreciated. There will be a Shirley city cleanup on April 24. Go to the businesses in Shirley to get a list of rules and places to take your items and other instructions. At this time, a Shirley homecoming is being planned for the first weekend in June. We are hoping that people will be careful and it will happen. It looks good now. The ''Restoration of the Bank'' and the ''Shirley Centennial Museum'' are joining together in a fundraising effort to raise money to restore the bank and for a building fund to expand the museum. We are planning a 15-month calendar that will begin in October 2021 and end in December 2022. The city of Shirley became a city in October one hundred-ten years ago, and the museum will be ten years old in October. The calendar will have present advertising and historical pictures. The museum volunteers will be selling the ads to be printed on the calendar. The museum is preserving history and making history at the same time. The city of Shirley is an integral part of history. If you have ever lived at Shirley or went to Shirley School, you are part of our history and are likely in our museum. We indeed are having some wild weather. Old man winter doesn't want to go dormant. It seems to be a battle between winter and summer.

Music for the Soul Coming: Saturday, April 24th 12 noon to 5pm

by Jeff Stansbery charge of concessions, lax in the park while you

This event, called The Blessing, is sponsored and funded by the downtown Clinton Investment Group. The Advertising and Promotion Commission and hotel tax pay for the stage area at the Archey Fork Park in Clinton, Arkansas. Organizer Tony Soyani and gospel music promoter Sheryl Puckett have spearheaded this all afternoon gospel music in the park. In

Carrie Renfrow and Jason Hayes, Chamber Director, also help make this music event possible. Our thanks go out to all of these community contributors! Everyone is invited to attend this free gospel music extravaganza! The uplifting music and lyrics will present the gospel of Jesus Christ, and we encourage Christians of all faiths to come and fellowship together! You may bring chairs and coolers to re-

take in the sounds of many local singers and instrumentalists as they sing songs of praise and worship. Those who will be introducing the music are Rocky Thomas and "Rapid Fire" - "Determined by Grace" "Gospel Colors" - "The Mann's Singers" - Keisha Jackson - Dewanya Nitz - and "Spirit Breez". Hopefully, we can have a great community turn out! I look forward to seeing you there!

Spirit Breez is one of the groups slated to play at the "Music for the Soul" event at Archey Fork Park, Saturday, April 24, 2021. The event will last from Noon till around 5:00 pm. Spirit Breez band members are Duane Moffitt, Rusty Allgaier, Jeff Stansbery, Rick Sundelin, and Janice Sundelin.

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Obituaries

Doyle Odell Wilson

Doyle Odell Wilson, age 88, of Jerusalem, Arkansas, passed away at his home surrounded by his family Monday, April 5, 2021. He was born April 17, 1932, in Jerusalem, Arkansas, a son of the late Howard Wilson and Belva Reynolds Wilson. Doyle was the widower of Dorothy Lucille Wilson. He was an Army Veteran and a devoted member of Cedar Creek Church of Christ. Odell worked in chicken houses in his early years and retired from Tyson foods after thirty years of service. He enjoyed riding horses, telling jokes and dearly loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his sons, Ron (Sheila) Wilson of Morrilton and Glenn (Samantha) Wilson of Jerusalem; sister, Geraldine Allen of Clinton; brother, Robert Wilson of Jerusalem; grandchildren, Christopher Wilson, Chad Wilson, Clint Wilson, Jason Wilson, Lauren Wilson, Casey Wilson, Courtney Wilson, Kelli Wilson Robinson and Kayla Wilson; and great-grandchildren, Kaylie Messina, Lauren Wilson, CJ Wilson, Cayson Wilson, Evan Phillips, Coy Wilson, Ty Wilson, Peyton Wilson, Sawyer Wilson, Addy Wilson, Cohen Robinson, Cash Wilson, Emmalyn Wilson, Ty Robinson, Ava Wilson, Oakley Wilson, Bo Robinson, and Opal Tyler. Other than his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Franklin Wilson, and Faye Wilson. Funeral services were at 2:00 pm Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Harris Chapel with Tom Acton officiating. Burial followed at Cedar Creek Cemetery. The family received friends one hour before the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers were CJ Wilson, Christopher Wilson, Chad Wilson, Clint Wilson, Jason Wilson, and Casey Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers were Cayson Wilson, Coy Wilson, Ty Wilson, Sawyer Wilson, Cohen Robinson, Cash Wilson, Ty Robinson, Eric Robinson, and Jake Tyler.

Earla Dean Stinson

Earla Stinson, 85, of Hot

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Springs, entered her heavenly home on March 29, 2021. On January 14, 1936, she was born in Damascus, Arkansas, to the late Robert Earl Winfrey and Jetta Mae Hensley Winfrey. Earla was a hairdresser and owner of Earla's Beauty Shop in Little Rock for fifty years before retiring in 2006. She enjoyed country and gospel music, playing the piano, ballroom dancing, and square dancing. Most of all, she loved the adventure of traveling the country. Upon moving to Hot Springs, Earla volunteered at National Park Hospital and Meals on Wheels. As an active member of her church, Earla's life was greatly enriched when she met her beloved fiance, Lloyd Chapman. They had many fun times watching their grandchildren, and great grandchildren play sports and attending their activities and graduations. They continued their travel adventures together on the backroads of Arkansas and to various parts of Texas to see family. She loved nature and God's creation and was always grateful for the opportunity she and Lloyd had to experience the beauty of the countryside. Earla and her family were deeply saddened when Lloyd passed away in the fall of last year. We all loved him dearly and remembered him fondly. The most significant source of joy in Earla's life were her children and her beautiful grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Earla is survived by her daughters, Jan Denton of Allen, Texas, and Sheila Womack of Hot Springs; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren: Jason Womack (Toni)of Hot Springs and their children Bailey, Jaden, Alyssa, and Remington; Eric Womack (Ashley) of Benton and their children Alexie and Bennett; Jordan Womack (Paige) of Bryant and their daughter Lainey; Natalie Denton of Las Vegas, NV and her sons Noah, Gunner, and Miller; Autumn Denton Gollhofer (Josh) of Las Vegas and their daughter Alyssa; her sister, Charlotte Rogers (Glen) of Bee Branch; her brother, Richard Winfrey (Linda) of Bee Branch; and her bonus daughters, Lynn Denton Jones of Little Rock, Kelly Chapman of Houston, and Mitzi Sanders of Freeport, TX. Preceding her in death are her son David Denton of Little Rock, great-grandson Hudson Womack of Benton, brother Robert Lee Winfrey of Morrilton, and her fiance, Lloyd Chapman of Hot Springs Village. A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 3:00 pm at Barcelona Road Baptist Church, 390 Barcelona Road, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Donations may be made in her memory to CARTI of Little Rock.

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Jackie Ray Harbour

Jackie Ray Harbour, 73, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on his beloved mountain surrounded by his family and took his place with the heavenly family band, Saturday, April 10, 2021. On January 21, 1948, he was born in Magnolia, Arkansas, to the late Ray and Marie (Martin) Harbour. He is preceded in death by his parents, loving grandparents, brother, Mike, and a son, Joseph Shaine Harbour Walker. Left to cherish the precious memory of Jackie are his loving wife of forty-four years, Debbie Harbour, daughter, Stacy Castillo and her husband, Raul and their children, Zachary and his wife Jessica, Candace, Tiger, Cera, and their granddaughter, Teeny, another daughter, Carlyn Renee Rockett and her husband Travis, their son, Joe Sky, and daughters; Amber, Taylor, grandchildren; BJ, Karina, Bryston, Kelly, Gracie, great-grandchildren; Kadien, Payton, Liam, numerous loving cousins, a multitude of devoted family members, and friends. Jack spent thirty-four years in the oil industry, making friends all over the world. After retirement, he and Debbie became truck drivers and spent thirteen years seeing the country and delivering the goods. His passions were his family and his music. Honorary pallbearers are Rex Martin, Jr., Ricky Wyrick, William Howard Laney, Jr., Danny Ray Laney, Raul Castillo, Travis Rockett, Richard Farrington, and Albert Morgan. Golden Silence What do we do when the last song is done? The record has played through, and the arm clicks back into place. In that golden silence, we reflect on how the song made us feel. That is the gift that music gives us. Not the notes throughout but the silence at the end when our soul files it away to be cherished and remembered. From the beginning to the end, our brain and heart conspire together, turning the song this way and trying on the story of the melody. Wrapping the notes and the words around every fiber of our soul and in that silence, we are made just a bit more whole as the song becomes a part of us forever. Whether we realize it or not, we bring every song with us… some we love… some we don’t… but they all come with us. Daddy always said bring the music past where you found it. I used to think that just meant teach people how to make music, to share the music you love with others and that music is life. I had it backward. Life is music, and

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people are the songs. Every person we interact with becomes a part of us just like the songs do. It’s true that Daddy taught us how to play, and yes, he bought many people their first instrument. He also gave money to people in need. He opened his homes to those without one. He helped people fix their vehicles… their homes. He got people jobs. He inspired people to better themselves. He brought people past where he found them… Just like the music. Those of us left behind have the gift of this golden silence. Take this time to remember the greatest of songs and how they made us all feel. RIP my sweet Daddy, my favorite song. Written by his youngest daughter, Carlyn.

Laurel Dianne Murphree

Laurel Dianne Murphree, 67, of Morganton, Arkansas, was healed entirely on April 11, 2021, when she entered her eternal home with her beloved Savior. She was born November 27, 1953, in Scott AFB, Illinois, to Paul Joseph and Jeanne Carol (Nelson) Comstock. Dianne devoted her life to her husband and her family, which included her church, Sardis Church, in Damascus. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend to all. Her relationship with Jesus Christ was the center of her life, and her greatest desire was for everyone to know Him personally. Dianne didn't just read her bible; she devoured the Word of God to learn, understand, and share what she discovered in the perfect Love Story from her creator. Dianne was a talented artist who could create special treasures using fabric, yarn, jewels, wood, string, and paint, and she delighted in sharing them with family and friends. Dianne also had a talent for recipes from her garden. Her perfectly flavored dill pickles and delicious tomato juice with just the right kick were well-renowned and often requested. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Joe-Max Murphree; her daughters, Jodie and Jack Lankford of Clinton and Jessica Brown of Conway; her sons, Joe Murphree Jr. of Guy, John and Shaunna Murphree of Quitman, Brady and Kayla Murphree also of Quitman; eleven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, her three sisters, Pati (Don) Hartzell of Rainier, Washington, Wendy Miers and Mary Hutchcroft of Morganton, her bother, Dan (Marlene) Comstock also of Morganton, her Aunt Nancy (Tom) Peterson of Medford, Oregon, and countless other family and

close friends. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, April 24, at Sardis Church in Damascus, Arkansas, with Pastor Wes Watts officiating. Inurnment will be private family at a later date.

Linda Kay Bagley

Linda Kay Bagley, 72, of Clinton, Arkansas, met her Savior on April 15, 2021. Linda was born on August 27, 1948, to Elmer and Barbara Lasater of Plant, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Rickey L. and Jeffery T. Bagley, and brother Darrell Sikes. Linda loved fishing, gardening, and flowers in her yard. She will be remembered for her love of animals and insanely good cooking— those who knew her respected her boldness and uniqueness. Left to cherish Linda's memory are her husband of 54 years, Jerry Lee Bagley of Clinton, Arkansas, sisters; Deb and James Thomas of Clinton, Arkansas; Betty and Johnny Tisdell of Connerville, Oklahoma, brother, Ronnie and Denise Sikes of Clinton, Arkansas as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews as well as a multitude of other family and friends. Visitation was on Friday, April 16, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. At 10:00 am on Saturday, April 17, 2021, funeral services were at Halfmoon Baptist Church in Clinton, Arkansas. Interment followed at Halfmoon Cemetery. To express condolences online, visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton

Mary Jo Davis

Of Clinton, Mary Jo Davis, 96, went to meet her Savior on Saturday, April 10, 2021. On July 8, 1924, Mary Jo was born to Joseph Jefferson Smith and Bessie Estes Smith of Pee Dee, Arkansas. She was the fifth of seven children. After graduating from Clinton High School, she worked as an emergency wartime teacher in a oneroomed school in Burnt Ridge. She then went to California to work in the wartime shipbuilding industry. While See Obituaries on page 5

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her younger daughter, Becky; See Obituaries two brothers, Orbin and Lloyd on page 5 Smith; and three sisters, Lois Porter of Joplin, Missouin California, she met and lat- ri, Nerene Williams of Shirer married William C. (Bill) Da- ley, Arkansas; and Dortha L. vis from Punxsutawney, PA. Smith of Clinton. The young couple moved Her funeral was on Thursthroughout the United States, day, April 15, at 11 am at pursuing Bill's career in iron- Roller-McNutt funeral home working. In 1949, their first in Clinton. Visitation began daughter, Judy K., was born. before the service at 10 am, She was followed by her sis- with interment at Pee Dee ter, Becky Lou, in 1960. Cemetery. After Judy graduated from high school, the family moved to Clinton, where she became a teacher's assistant in Clinton Elementary School. Mary Jo is survived by her sister, Verniece Harness of Clinton; her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Ron Dorsey of Newport News, Virginia; three granddaughters, Kristy Dorsey-Beattie of Glasgow, Scotland, Hannah Mchale of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Katie Matthew Steven Wyatt On Friday, April 9, 2021, McHale of Bryant, Arkansas; two great-grandsons, Ryan Matthew Steven Wyatt, and Kyle Beattie of Glasgow, age 27, of Clinton, ArkanScotland; and a host of niec- sas, stepped from earth into es, nephews, and great-niec- heaven. Matthew was born on July 19, 1993, in Bures and nephews. She was preceded in bank, California, and lovingdeath by her husband, Bill; ly raised in Clinton, Arkan-

Cemetery News

Culpepper Cemetery will be having their annual on Saturday morning April 24, 2021. This years decoration will be on Sunday May 23, 2021. Anyone wanting to participate is welcome. There will be a business meeting before lunch. Liberty Springs will be having their annual Decoration on May 2, 2021. Church will begin at 11:00 am with the business meeting following at Noon. Lunch will not be served. Everyone Welcome. Pee Dee Cemetery will have a workday on April 24, 2021. It begins at 8:00 am.

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sas, by Betty Lou Wyatt. Matt lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed many things, but his greatest joy was Apollo, his blue heeler. Matt and Apollo were almost entirely inseparable. Matt was a fisherman. A fishing pole and a body of water was his solace, and the stories he could tell were awesome. The great outdoors was where Matt lived the greatest. From fishing, camping, and hiking to "mudding" in all types of recreational vehicles, this is where his energy came through. Matt was quite a character; as was quoted of him, You could not help but love him and want to "kill" him at the same time." Though he could "torment" you, you also knew that he loved you. Matt was full of life, and to many, he is bigger than life. Matt's life and memory are cherished by his father Steven Wyatt, his late mother, Betty Lou Wyatt; his brothers, Jonathan Wyatt, Michael Wyatt, Nathan Guyer, Todd Evans; his sisters, Stephanie Anders, Jennifer Wyatt, Elizabeth Wy-

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att, Jamie Wyatt, Christen Wyatt, Patricia Wyatt, Betty Wyatt, Michelle Wyatt, Madison Wyatt, Terissa Evans; and much more family and a great host of friends. As Matt always said, "This is not a goodbye because I will see you later." Visitation for Matt was on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 1:00 pm at Roller McNutt Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral service followed at 2:00 pm.

Rexanna Morrison Warren

Rexanna Morrison Warren, age 52, of Conway, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Conway, Arkansas. On September 28, 1968, she was born in Danville, Ar-

kansas, to Rex and Pat Morrison. Rexanna had a heart for taking care of others and worked for many years in healthcare. Her greatest joy came from watching her children and grandchildren grow up. Rexanna was preceded in death by her grandparents, Floyd and Ola Morrison and Bob and Vernell Nichols. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Warren; her children, Michael (Mica) Thomasson, Kenneth Thomasson, and Mindy Thomasson; three grandchildren, Hunter, Cheyenne, and Castor; parents, Rex and Pat Morrison, and sisters, Sharon (Tom) Prout and Carla Duvall. Graveside services were on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at 2 pm at Harness Cemetery in Oxley, Arkansas, with Brother Kenny McDaniel officiating. Any donations can be mailed to Pat Morrison, 1702 Morrison Ridge, Marshall, AR, 72650. We will get all donations to her kids for expenses.

Children's Advocacy Alliance to Hold Open House The Children's Advocacy Alliance will be holding an open house at its satellite center located at 1396 Hwy 65 S, Clinton, Arkansas, on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm. "Our organization is currently recruiting volunteers for our CASA program as well as for our auxiliary committee. An auxiliary committee is a group of community members who have a passion for our mission and want to help raise awareness and funding," said Tess Fletcher, Executive Director. Initially founded in 2000 as CASA of the 20th Judicial District, the Children's Advocacy Alliance oversees both the Central Arkansas Children's Advocacy Center and the Central Arkansas CASA program. The two programs work side by side

to provide coordinated guidance, treatment, and support for child victims of abuse and neglect, from the initial investigation of abuse to their placement in a safe, permanent home. The Central Arkansas Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) coordinates investigative and treatment efforts involving law enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, medical examinations, and mental health services. These services are coordinated through a community-based facility to protect children from further trauma and to provide them with a foundation for healing from their abuse. "We would love the opportunity to show community members the path a child walks when they come to our center," said Karli Potratz, CAC Program Coordinator. Court Appoint-

ed Special Advocates (CASA) recruits and trains local advocates to stand up for abused and neglected children, represent their best interests in court, and help them find safe, permanent homes. Every year, thousands of children enter the foster care system due to no fault of their own. CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is appointed to one foster care case at a time to advocate for the best interests of the children involved and to speak up for those children in court. CASA Volunteers are often referred to as "the eyes and ears of the judge outside the courtroom." Volunteers come from all walks of life and do not require any special degrees or legal experience. CASA will provide all necessary training for interested individuals. Becoming a CASA Volun-

teer is an opportunity to significantly impact a child's life in need in your community. "The need for more CASA volunteers is greater now than ever before," said Crystal Dendy, CASA Advocate Engagement Specialist. "Our goal is to serve 100% of children in foster care in all four of the counties served by our program, but for that to happen, we need more volunteer advocates. Those interested in becoming a CASA Volunteer should contact Crystal Dendy, Advocate Engagement Specialist, Children's Advocacy Alliance, at cdendy@hopeandjustice. org or follow Children's Advocacy Alliance on Facebook. For more information about The Children's Advocacy Alliance, visit www.hopeandjustice.org. The Children's Ad-

vocacy Alliance (CAA) is a partnership between the Court Appointed Special Advocates of the 20th Judicial District and the Children's Advocacy Center. The CAA serves Faulkner, Van Buren, Perry, Searcy, and Conway counties. Founded in 2000, the Court Appointed Special Advocates of the 20th Judicial District is dedicated to training citizens to provide a voice to the voiceless foster children in our community. The Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) was founded in 2010, joining CASA, forming the Children's Advocacy Alliance. The CAC provides: • Forensic interviews. • Therapy. • Sexual abuse medical exams. advocacy • Family for abused and neglected children as well as prevention and education programs.

The Enhanced Supervision Program is Changing Lives An interview with Circuit Judge H.G. Foster by Warren Johnson with Home Box Office when the men docu- that is more focused on

In 2017, a couple of video journalists, Brent and Craig Renaud, were under contract

to create a movie about Methamphetamine in rural America. "Van Buren County became the epicenter

ACCDA

Alread Community Center Development Association ACCDA was founded in 2004 when the Alread School consolidated with Clinton School district. Our main purpose is preserving the Alread school grounds for the community to enjoy.

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mented a family heavily into the culture. Meth Storm aired all around the country and put our community on the radar. Locally it received a critical review from many because it highlighted the bad. As a result, a lot of people started trying to get a drug court in Clinton. One of the obvious things we can do to fight a drug problem is to institute a drug court

rehabilitation than punishment," H.G. Foster, a circuit judge in the twentieth judicial district, said. "Judge Clawson had shown us that drug courts work in Conway. What we want to accomplish is people not using drugs. If we can achieve this goal without spending a ton

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Our current goal is repairing the roof on the old School Cafeteria building by May 2021. With the help from our neighbors and The Alread Community Fireworks we have earned $3357 for co-hosting The Alread Community Fireworks Fall Poker Run on September 12, 2020. Those funds will be used to make much needed repairs on the building. We have a rough estimate of $9000 in materials to repair the roof and have secured the labor to make the repairs at no additional cost. You can help out by purchasing/sponsoring each piece of tin in the amount of $50.00 Sponsor payments can be mailed to ACCDA - PO Box 845 - Clinton, AR 72031 or online through the paypal link listed on the ACCDA facebook page. Please include the name and address of the sponsor.

We are excited about the future and what we can accomplish when we work together for the greater good of our community.

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Dori Revello had a graduation ceremony on April 12, 2021.

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Greers Ferry Dam under construction

April 20, 2021

On October 3, 1963, President John F. Kennedy dedicated the dam in his last major public apThe narrows bridge under construction and be- pearance, only seven weeks before the assasfore the lake filled in sination.

A Little Greers Ferry Lake History In 1938, Congress passed the Flood Control Act, which authorized the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to build dams on most of the country's major free-flowing river systems. North Arkansas's White River basin, which includes the Little Red River, was among the chosen waterways. Construction began simultaneously on the Beaver and Greers

Ferry dams. Greers Ferry, named after William Greer, who operated a ferry in the 1800s on the Little Red River near the barrier, was completed in 1962 and was dedicated on October 3, 1963, by President John F. Kennedy, in his last major public appearance, and only seven weeks before the assassination. In a snippet of President Kennedy's speech, he said,

"These projects produce wealth, they bring industry, they bring jobs, and the wealth they bring brings wealth to other sections of the United States. This State had about two hundred thousand cars in 1929. It has a million cars now. They weren't built in this State. They were built in Detroit. As this State's income rises, so does the income of Michigan. As the income of Michigan ris-

es, so does the income of the United States. A rising tide lifts all the boats, and as Arkansas becomes more prosperous, so does the United States, and as this section declines, so does the United States. So I regard this as an investment by the people of the United States in the United States. Therefore, I take pride in coming here today. I know that ten years from now, if we

come back again, flying as we did over the land, that we will see an even more prosperous State, and I think you can take pride and satisfaction in what you have done." The dam, which was completed almost sixty years ago, measures 1,704 feet in length, stands two hundred forty-three feet above the river bed, and supports a power plant with two generating units rated at

48,000 kilowatts per unit. The reservoir covers 30,000 to 40,000 acres, depending on the water level. An estimated seven million people visit the lake in a good year, making it one of the Corps of Engineers' five most popular lakes in the nation. Greers Ferry Dam on the Little Red River, north of Heber Springs, was built between 1959 and 1962.

Judge what you can get peofrom page 5 ple to do if you will take the time to ask them. of money by locking People in our commuthem up with people nity would love to do who murder, rape, and something to make the commit other atroci- community better, but ties, wouldn't that be a many don't know what better idea? This is the to do." concept behind drug Folks like agent courts," Judge Foster Cody Cassell, Councontinued. ty Judge Dale James, "The catch is an of- the Quorum Court, ficial drug court has to Prosecuting Attorney be sanctioned by the Carol Crews, Depusupreme court and the ty Prosecuting Attorpeople they authorize. ney Chad Brown, SherThe extra probation iff Lucas Emberton, services and supervi- DPD Angie Byrd, Consion cost a lot of mon- way Counseling, local ey, coming in north of businesses, and others $100,000. Many peo- stretched their existing ple worked for years to resources and stepped get the money together up to get the program to have a drug court in running. Van Buren County, but OEMIS is a comit didn't happen," the puter system used with Judge added. probation and parole. "One day, I was The folks in Little Rock sitting in the Judge's agreed to pay to have chambers with proba- it installed in Van Bution and parole offi- ren County, providing cer, Cody Cassell who an office could be sepointed out that we cured. "This is where could put any condi- the County Judge tions we wanted on a came in," Judge Foster probated sentence. If added. "He gave them we could supply the an office at the Courtextra supervision and house Annex. We went support services of a down the line like that." drug court funded loConway Counselcally, we could put the ing has an office in same type of condi- Clinton and provides tions on our proba- the group and individtioners as in a typical ual therapy sessions drug court." That was that are part of our ena light bulb moment hanced supervision Judge Foster recalls. program. "It is incredible "We made the de-

termination we were not going to go after low-hanging fruit. We spend our resources on people with drug charges who would end up in jail if not for our program. Our focus is not on the people who would have gotten probation anyway. We set ourselves up to help people with more challenging circumstances and more severe consequences if we fail. The program has gone forward and has been a fantastic success," Judge Foster added. "We have graduated six people. The program takes about two years to complete, which can be less, but frequently more. When our participants complete the program successfully, we seal their records. Speaking from my experience as a prosecutor and a Judge, the people we graduated would have ended up in the penitentiary, and some would have died. Our graduates and the people who count on them have had their lives saved, which is the payoff." "Our first graduate's wife became pregnant while he was six months into this program. Without this program, the baby

would have been born while he was in jail. Our graduate was at his baby's birth and has had a real job ever since. This is the kind of result we have gotten," Judge Foster stated. "I contacted a local attorney who wanted to help. He did the articles of incorporation and created a small, closely-held, subchapter S private non-profit cooperation called STOP METH with its stated goal, "Supporting Community Efforts to fight the use of Methamphetamine." The board of directors, all volunteers, is our County Judge, Dale

James, our Superintendent of Schools, Jay Chalk, the former Sheriff from Searcy County, Joey Pruitt, Wesley Smith of Leslie, and Tammy Gunn. The volunteer Executive Director is someone who has a heart for people, Debbie Whillock. I repurposed my office in the downtown Clinton Courthouse to serve as offices for the Enhanced Supervision Team and STOP METH," Judge Foster said. "Sometimes, an idea can become active and can transform someone's life. A perfect example is Cody

Cassell. Every bit of this hatched in his mind while sitting on the green couch back in the Judge's chambers. The program, which began as a thought, has become a powerful, effective, and visible response to the proliferation of Methamphetamine in Van Buren County."

Editor's Note

Judge H.G. Foster currently serves as a circuit judge in the twentieth judicial district. His political career started in 1978 when he went to work for the prosecuting attorney's office.

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Fun & Games

Puzzle solutions on page 5

Sudoku Sudoku: The objective is to fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes (also called blocks

or regions) contains the digits from 1 to 9. A cell is the smallest block in the game. A row, column and region consists of 9 cells and the whole game consists of 81 cells.

Where in the county is this?

Music Trivia Who Sung It? In 1962, he said, meet me at the fishin' hole In 1980, he said joe's run off to fire lake In 1983, he said, i go swimming in the water In 1987, they said, you and me go fishin' in the dark In 2006, she said, but love and years are not for sale in our old house on the lake

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1 Morse code dash 2 Wrath 3 Visualize 4 Cow's offspring 5 Kennel (2 wds.) 6 Before, poetically 7 Upon restful furniture 8 Stand up 9 Tier 10 Brand of clothes whitener 11 Twelve 12 Unkempt 15 Philippine dish with marinated chicken or pork 20 Boat 22 Comedian Jay 23 Swiss-like cheese 24 Go at it alone 25 Foal 27 Coffee 30 Grain 31 Water markers 32 Baby fox 35 Speaks with a hoarse voice 37 Cunning 38 American Cancer Society (abbr.) 39 Experts 40 Father 41 Compass point 42 Tiny body part 44 Incarcerated 45 Owl 47 Removal 48 North northeast 49 Stomach tissue 50 Element 54 Volcano 55 British unit of land area 56 Grassy area 58 Too 61 South southeast 63 August (abbr.) 64 Cubic centimeter 65 Snacked

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1 Record 5 Honeys 10 Discs 13 Location 14 Circle 15 Healing plant 16 Foot part 17 Birds that make a gaggle 18 Drowse 19 Distant 21 Lamented 23 Escudo 26 Strong drink 28 Type of wood 29 Handle (2 wds.) 32 "money" fort 33 Unite in alliance 34 Peculiarity 36 Speck 37 Young hog 38 Niche 42 Potter's needs 43 Alpaca young 44 Kangaroo 46 Patrons 49 Catch fish 51 Light giver 52 Position 53 Banter 57 Body of water 59 Doing nothing 60 Make crisp 62 Dalai 66 Bard 67 Norwegian 68 Lawyer dress 69 Discontinue 70 Viper 71 Leer at

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CHURCH PAGE

Photo by EuGene Smith

Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as First Assembly of God Church If you can identify this week's Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!) Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 757-2069 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013

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

Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Clinton 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Lute Mountain Road, off Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 Main Line Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Ozark Valley Church of Christ 253 Court Street Clinton, Arkansas Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737 Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa

Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Settlement Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 501-215-1595 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8101 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The Zoo Church 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467

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First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-2285

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The Voice of Van Buren County

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April 20, 2021

Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS

MISC. FOR SALE

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Small 2BR, 1BA in Leslie.

Woolverton Mountain

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

for the Fifth Thursday Singing & pot luck! April 29 7:00PM. Come along, lead a song, do a special, or just enjoy the music!

PERSONALS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION FIRST SERVICE BANK PLAINTIFF VS. No. CV-2020-120 THE ESTATE OF JERRY WILLIAMS AND THE ESTATE OF LAVERDA MITCHELL DEFENDANT NOTICE OF COMMISSIONER’S SALE

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I was addicted to the hokey pokey but then I turned myself around. RESEARCH

Reflect A Moment He said, “Whatever you have to say let you ‘yes’ be a plain ‘yes’ and your ‘no’ a plain ‘no’...”

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

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

EMPLOYMENT

MISC. FOR SALE

Two free puppies One and half year old. Lab/ Pit. Color; black/white. Brown/black. Energetic, loves to play. Good watch dogs. Outside/Inside. 501-745-2364

PLANT SALE This Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., across from Cash Saver, Northside Shopping Center, Clinton.

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

Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm (501) 745-2300

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

REAL ESTATE

PART OF THE FRACTIONAL SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (PT. FRL. SW1/4 SW1/4), SECTION NINETEEN (19), TOWNSHIP TEN (10) NORTH, RANGE FOURTEEN (14) WEST, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: STARTING AT THE SE CORNER OF THE SW1/4 SW1/4 SAID SECTION 19, T-10-N, R-14-W, AS SHOWN IN SURVEY RECORD BOOK G AT PAGE 604, THENCE N01°28’41” E, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SW1/4 SW1/4, A DISTANCE OF 581.10 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE WEST A DISTANCE OF 4.18 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTER OF GRASSY HOLLOW ROAD, THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LANDS HEREIN DESCRIBED: THENCE LEAVE ROAD AND RUN S 81°58’13” W A DISTANCE OF 340.91 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTER OF A CREEK, THENCE N 45°01’42” W, ALONG SAID CREEK, A DISTANCE OF 28.23 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE N 23°11’28” W, ALONG SAID CREEK, A DISTANCE OF 60.21 FEET T A POINT, THENCE LEAVING SAID CREEK AND RUN NORTH A DISTANCE OF 130.00 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE S 89°36’33” E A DISTANCE OF 385.46 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTER OF AFORESAID GRASSY HOLLOW ROAD, THENCE S 01°33’12” W, ALONG SAID ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 155.11 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 68,735 SQUARE FEET OR 1.58 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ACCORDING TO THE EDDIE WHEELER COMPUTATIONS. TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a surety bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with approved surety, bearing interest at the rate of ten percent per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money. Given under my hand this 12 day of April , 2021. /s/ Olivia I. Gilmore Olivia I. Gilmore, Circuit Judge

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