NEWSLETTER

Arkansas District & City Court Clerks Association

September 2002

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone for your support and many offers of help as I serve as your president this year. There are many important and exciting issues facing us. We, as an organization, have the strength and the voice to make a difference for our future. So, let's stick to it with steady tenacity.

Many of you may be aware that my husband, Jim, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer the week after the annual meeting in hot springs. I'm very happy and thankful to repol1 his subsequent surgery was a miraculous success. Esophageal Cancer is one of the most difficult to treat. Jim's was in the earliest stages and has an excellent prognosis. He had some additional setbacks after surgery, so I was out of the office for June and July. However, he is doing great now so I am back at work full time. Thanks for your many thoughts, prayers, and offers of help. You are greatly appreciated.

I want to express my deep appreciation to the staff from my coul1 in Nol1h Little Rock. If you need a lesson in last minute delegation of duties, just ask anyone in our coul1 and they can give you the lowdown! The six ladies in our coul1 who worked so diligently, without complaint, without additional salary, under stress and pressure, are nothing shol1 of angels to me. I was able to be with my husband when he needed me the most and not worry about my job. So, Margie, Sonja, Shauna, Vickie, Kathy and Shannon -THANKS! THANKS! THANKS!

One last thing, check out the new item in this newsletter. It's called "JUST THOUGHT YOU'D WANT TO KNOW". It will contain pertinent information I

need to update you on during this year .

LET'S HAVE A GREAT YEAR! ! !

Judy West

President

Just Thought You Would Want to Know

The Arkansas Court Automation Project (ACAP) was officially "kicked off" in Little Rock at the Arkansas Supreme Court on August 16^th. A core team from both plot and non-plot courts has been selected. Their responsibilities will be to make decisions that will impact the implementation of the ACS. Inc. software chosen for this project.

District & City Court Clerks Association

Elected Slate of Officers

2002-2003

President: Judy West, District Court, North Little Rock 1^st Vice President: Dena Titsworth Mena, District Court, Polk County 2^nd Vice President: Judy Carlisle Wyane, District Court, Cross County Secretary: Cheri Mitch Greenwood, District Court, Sebastian Cty. Historian: Dale Rae Templeton Bryant, District Court, Saline County. Parliamentarian: Val Buster Texarkana, District Court, Texarkana 1^st Dist. Rep. Nola King City Court, Gosnell 2^nd Dist. Rep. Donna Clifton Conway, District Court, Faulkner County 3^rd Dist. Rep. Connie Watson Roger, District Court, Rogers 4^th Dist. Rep.  Cheryl York Ashdown, District Court, Little River. At Large Rep. Lori Nizens Hope, District Court, Hempstead At Large Rep. Tammy Garringer Ward, District Court, Ward

Current Happening?

" Jessica Michael" Jessica is Deputy Clerk for Fort Smith. She is expecting her first child in October. It's a girl and her name is Lyndi Elizabeth. Congratulations. "Gerri Biags" Gerri has been Deputy Clerk for Scott County since 1999. The family spent Spring Break with the Waldron High School Band in Orlando, Florida. They went to Epcot Center, Magic Kingdom, MGM Studios, and Animal Kingdom. The band performed a concert at Epcot Center. There were 101 in their group. "!!!!!i ~" Tami is Chief Clerk for Ashley County. She is married to Bryan and they have two children, Cody James 9 112 and Kaci Lynn 4. Tami & Bryan will be celebrating their 14th Anniversary on June 18th. Tami enjoys her children and pets. She has a horse and two dogs. They love the outdoors and spend most of their non-working hours there. Most of her off time is spent with her children, who are the lights of her life. They ride horses, fish, and skate. The family that plays together stays together. "Debbie ~ Debbie has been Chief Clerk for Van Buren County since 1998. She has been married to Jeff for 14 years and they have a son named Hunter who is 6 years old. Debbie likes to spend time with her husband and son, work on her flowers and just be outdoors or shopping. In May, her son Hunter will graduate from kindergarten and in July the family is going to Colorado on vacation for a week. Have fun! II Jennifer Davidson" Jennifer has been a Deputy Clerk for Sebastian County since 1999, married to Mike, and they have 3 children, Bradley, Jared & Abby. They are going on vacation in July to Minnesota to visit family, then to Branson, Missouri for Kids Fest. Their oldest son Bradley (5} will start school in August, and they are very excited, and a little apprehensive. Happy Anniversary, (June 20th}.

Betty’s Corner

This is my first attempt as Editor of the Newsletter and I am about as nervous as an old maid with a mouse in her bustle, but I will try my best.

How about some helpful hints?

• .:. Pam Cooking Spray: will dry up fingernail polish.
• .:. Cool Whip: will condition your hair in 15 minutes.
• .:. Shiny hair: Use brewed Lipton tea.
• .:. Minor burn: Colgate or Crest toothpaste.
• .:. Burn your tongue? Put sugar on it.
• .:. Arthritis? WD-40: Spray and rub in, kills insect bites too.
• .:. Chigger bite: Preparation H .:. Paper cut: Crazy glue.
• .:. Fungus on toe or fingernails: Vicks Vapor Rub, works but slowly.
• .:. Bee stings: Meat tenderizer.

Ponder this:

Right and wrong, are not absolutes, they are merely opinions. They are always directly dependent upon something outside of themselves, such as the particular time, the place, the particular people involved, and WHO happens to be doing the judging.

Definition of a precise moment: A fragment of time, in conjunction with a fragment of space, creates the precise moment and this precise moment can be either exotic or catastrophic.

News from the Certification Committee

The Certification Committee met in July to plan the programs for next year. We have some excellent topics for the upcoming sessions and we hope that all of you will attend as many sessions as possible. The computer, which contains the Certification files, is still in Little Rock with Holly. She and I have tried to schedule a time for her to turn this computer over to me and we haven't had much success corresponding our schedules. However, we have scheduled to meet the day before our September meeting and Holly will bring me up to speed on the Certification files and records. If anyone has any questions about the hours, please give me about a week after the meeting and check with me then. If I don't have an immediate answer, I promise to get back to you as soon as I find out. I apologize for the delay, but I will get it all sorted out if you will be patient with me. I would also like to express my gratitude to all the Certification Committee members for the hard work they put into our meeting in July. It is a pleasure working with you guys and I look forward to working with you again in the future.

Dena Titsworth, Chairman of the Certification Committee

I Would Like to Hear From You!

If you have something to say, let me put it in writing for you. You can fax it to (501) 354-6826, call me at (501) 354-9763, or mail it to P. 0. Box 38, Menifee, Arkansas 72107. Please fill out the A.M.C.C.C.A. Information Sheet & mail it to me or give it to me at the next meeting.

Betty S. Campregher

 Court Clerk, Menifee Newsletter Editor

Clerk's Spotlight

Shannon Hicks-Howard Shannon is a Deputy Clerk for Sebastian County, and has been since 2000. She is married to Lynn, and they have a daughter, Katlyn 2 1/2 years old. Their 4^th Wedding Anniversary is June 6^th. Lynn was her prom date & they were married 13 years after their first date. Thirteen is a lucky number for her. Happy Birthday Shannon. (August 29).Jamie Lawson Jamie has been Chief Clerk for Camden & Ouachita County since 2001, married to John for 20 years, come May 7^th. They have three children, Vickie (18), John (16) and Adam (10). Jamie has worked as a Probation Director & LAN Administrator. Marla Wallace Marla has been Chief Clerk for Gillett City since 1992. Marla has worked as Recorder/Treasurer & Water Clerk, as well as Editor of this Newsletter. She is married to Bill and has a son named Chase, 18 years old. She loves to read and cross-stitch. She enjoys traveling and meeting new people, and is currently back in college working on getting her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. She also serves as Secretary/Treasurer and Assistant Organizer in her church. Marla, we shall miss you doing the Newsletter, but I will try to step into your shoes as best as I can.Carmel Curiel Carmel is Deputy Clerk for Saline County. She has three children Cheryl, Scott & Crystal. Happy Birthday Carmel (April 24^th.) Kristy Ray Kristy has been Deputy Clerk for Sebastian County since 1998. She is married to Terry and they have 2 cats (Nikki & Wiskers). Kristy graduated on May 4^th, 2002, from The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, with an Associates Degree in Legal Assisting/Paralegal. She and husband Terry will be celebrating their 1^st Wedding Anniversary on July 7^th, 2002. Congratulations. Over Spring Break she & Terry went on vacation to the Grand Canyon. Audra Nguyen Audra has been Deputy Clerk for Sebastian County since 1997. She is married to Tan, and they have a daughter named Emily, 2 years old. Audra will be celebrating her 5^th Wedding Anniversary on July 28^th, 2002 with Tan. They stay busy raising Emily who will be three on June 11^th, 2002. Congratulations Audra & Tan & Happy Birthday Emily. Cherry Wolf Cherry is Deputy Clerk for Saline County. She has been married to Larry since October 10, 1969. Happy Birthday Cherry, (May 21^st) Kelly Oyber Kelly is Deputy Clerk for Van Buren County. She has been married to John Jr. for 15 years and they have two children Huston 13 and Tori 10 years old. Kelly helps her husband with his excavating business. She enjoys being a Clerk and is hoping to attend college next fall and eventually become a nurse. Until then she hopes to keep her job as clerk. GOOD LUCK KELLY IN YOUR FUTURE! Brenda Mashburn Brenda has been Chief Clerk for Saline County since 1997. She is married and has 2 sons, Jake 7 and Keith 14.