COUNTY NEWS
Governor makes disaster declarations in the wake of fatal New Year’s Eve tornado
Several members of the County Clerks Association met in Little Rock in December for lunch, then visited with some of their legislators and Constitutional officers, including Secretary of State Charlie Daniels, with whom the Clerks have worked closely. The term-limited Daniels made a transition Jan. 1; he is now the Auditor of State.
Hopefully, the first day of the year did not set the tone for the rest of 2011. Gov. Mike Beebe on Jan. 1 declared Benton and Washing- ton Counties state disaster areas after an EF3 tornado hit Northwest Arkansas, killing four people in the Cincinnati community. Te declaration could potentially defray cleanup costs for local jurisdictions. “Washington and Benton Counties per- formed admirably in their response to this un- seasonal severe weather,” Beebe said. “Despite the tragic loss of life and property, the efficient, cooperative efforts in both counties ensured a rapid response and an important first step to- ward recovery.” As always in Arkansas, volunteers played a significant role in the response. Within a few hours of the storms, so many people had shown up to help in Cincinnati that officials had to politely ask others to stay home.
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Clerks and deputy clerks regarding their Continuing Education hours for the initial 30 hours completion and then for update hours. Madison County Clerk and AAC Board member Faron Ledbetter gave an update concerning the AAC legislative packet. Sherry said she believes such a luncheon, hosted every two years to hon-
or outgoing Clerks and reunite former Clerks at the AAC building, would be beneficial for the Association. “I think it would engage and promote a perpetual wealth of knowledge and experience to the betterment of our County Clerks Association,” she stated. Honorary Members of Arkansas Association of County Clerks: Pam Ratliff, Nadine Jamison, Carolyn Morris, Patti Hill, Mary Lou Slinkard, Billie Gail Dunlap, Cleda Michener, and Wetzel Stark. Retiring County Clerks who were honored: Peggy T. Jones, Cross Coun-
ty; Sharon Needham, Franklin County; Janice Huffman, Howard Coun- ty; Karen Wooldridge, Independence County; Dottie Calhoun, Jackson County; Barbara Lovell, Perry County; Pat O’Brien, Pulaski County; San- dra Dunn, Sevier County; Elizabeth Smith, St. Francis County; Wesley Smith, Searcy County; and Doris Tate, Sebastian County. Newly-elected County Clerks are: Melanie Winkler, Cross County;
De Anna Schmalz, Franklin County; Sarah Smith, Garland County; Brenda Fritts, Howard County; Tracey Wyatt, Independence County; Melanie Clark, Jackson County; Persundra Hood (dual clerk), Perry County; Larry Crane (dual clerk), Pulaski County; Debbie Loggins
COUNTY LINES, WINTER 2011
Former County Clerks who were honored at the luncheon included: (front) Cleda Michener and Carolyn Morris; (standing) Patti Hill, Wetzel Stark, Nadine Jamison and Billie Gail Dunlap.
(dual clerk), Searcy County; Sharon Brooks, Sebastian County; Amanda Mitchell-White, Sevier County; and Emily Holley, St. Francis County.
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