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THE BEAUTY OF FALL
Clinton Police stay busy with 3 accidents Clinton Police worked three traffic accidents in three days last week. In the first accident, which occurred Monday, Oct. 19, a man was taken to the hospital after a threecar collision. According to the report, motorist Donald E. Kerr, 88, of Fairfield Bay pulled into the path of a 1999 Dodge driven by Stanley Williams, 26, of Cabot. Kerr was trying to pull onto U.S. Highway 65 from McDonald’s in Clinton when his 1988 Mercury was hit by the southbound Dodge, the report said. The impact of the crash knocked Kerr’s vehicle across the turn lane into northbound traffic and the Mercury was hit by a freighter truck, the report states. The truck was driven by Travis A. Moore, 33, of Clinton. All three vehicles sustained damage. The only injury was to Kerr; there was no word on his condition.
Fall shows off its colors on this county road in the Crabtree area. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
The next day, Tuesday, Oct. 20, Charles H. Clute, 55, of Clinton told police he was driving south on U.S. Highway 65 when he swerved to miss a
dog and ran off the roadway into a ditch. Clute’s 2000 Ford F250 traveled 138 feet in the ditch, crossing a 42-foot driveway, then went airborne for 61 feet, the report states. The Ford landed on the front of the truck, causing it to stand up, and the bed struck a power pole then continued on, going through a barbwire fence before coming to rest on the passenger side in the yard of St. Judes Catholic Church, the report said. The accident occurred around 10:15 a.m. In the third accident, which occurred around 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, a car was rear-ended at the intersection of U.S. Highway 65 and 65B, according to the police report. Kaitlyn N. Davis, 22, was driving a 2011 Toyota when she stopped at the intersection. The driver of a 2014 GMC Sierra, Bradley T. Miller, 26, of Springfield, Arkansas, was stopped behind Davis. Miller thought Davis was entering the traffic and pulled forward, striking her vehicle in the rear, according to the report.
Time for a Scare on the Square It’s the time of year again, when ghosts, goblins, superheroes and more fill the streets of downtown Clinton for Scare on the Square.
The streets of downtown Clinton are closed to traffic so that kids can trick-ortreat without worries of being struck by a car.
The event was created by and is hosted by the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department.
It is a two-day event, Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning at 5:30 p.m. each day. There will be a Haunted House inside the former Eoff
It is designed to provide a safe, family friendly Halloween.
Furniture building and hayrides on both nights. Kids of all ages are welcome. A costume contest will be held at Chief’s Little Steakhouse on Main Street. Local business and individuals will be handing out candy on Saturday night only. The fun concludes at 10 p.m. each night.
Fire Chief D.L. Webb says the event is not just for Clinton, but for everyone who wishes to come have a safe, family friendly time.
offering candy, sodas, cupcakes, hot dogs and good old family fun, according to Councilwoman Lisa Hackett.
Clinton’s Scare on the Square is not the only Halloween night event. Shirley will be hosting its annual Boo Bash.
There will be games for the kids and music with a DJ on the Depot Stage.
Downtown Shirley will be filled with places ‘Volunteer homeless’ raise funds, awareness Several people gathered Saturday evening at the pavilion at Clinton City Park to be “volunteer homeless.” The “homeless’ sat inside cardboard boxes making phone calls and awaiting donations in an effort to raise money for Project Surge and the Dove House. Once the “homeless” person raised $250, they were sprung from the box and the next volunteer took their place.
David Holcomb tells the gathering about the homeless situation in Van Buren County as “volunteer homeless” raise money Saturday evening.
David Holcomb, director of Project Surge, addressed the audience, saying he was gratified
The Boo Bash will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. All events are free.
to see the number of folks who turned out for the event. Last year’s initial event drew only five volunteers and eight people showed up. This year’s event drew many more, including Clinton School Superintendent Andrew Vining, Mayor Richard McCormac and Mothers Against Meth leader Jayne Evans as volunteer homeless. “You don’t see the homeless in Van Buren County,” Holcomb told the gathering, “but it happens here.” He said included in the homeless count are families living with friends and relatives, as many as five different families in one home. One of Project Surge’s goals is homeless
Would you like fries with that? - This pumpkin hamburger was an entry in the pumpkin contest at Clinton elementary school. To see which class won the contest, see Page 9. prevention. He said the organization has been busy building ramps at homes of those with disabilities that prevented them from getting in and out. Another example of homeless prevention occurred just last week, he said, when funds were raised and the work completed on installing a pump for a man so that he could have running well water. The man had lived without running water for six years. The $250 figure for the volunteers to raise was settled upon because that is the amount needed per month for Project Surge to cover the costs, including utilities, for a homeless person.
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Page 2 Catching up with ….. Eric Koonce Eric Koonce is a man who believes in second chances. He believes God gave him a second chance after a massive heart attack in July. And he is determined to take full advantage of it. The heart attack wasn’t the only physical ailment the Clinton Police officer has had to deal with since July. He also had kidney and vision problems. Koonce has told his story on Facebook and he has given The Voice permission to share it. The story began in July the day after the heart attack. The news brought an outpouring of prayers, love and concern for Koonce and his family. His wife, Lesley Newland Koonce, posted this: “Tell the ones you love how much you love them before you go to sleep tonight, you never know what
Eric Koonce has battled heart, kidney and vision problems.
Eric Koonce has been maintaining a healthier lifestyle for months.
tomorrow will bring. Last night I held my best friend’s hand and I laid my head at the foot of his bed. Tonight I’m sitting in silence watching him fight for a second chance. I am blessed to call this man my best friend, soul mate and father to our children.”
appointment that my blurred vision in my left eye was due to a stroke which occurred during my kidney surgery. Now that I’ve had time to reflect on all of it, I can say with a grateful and peaceful heart, I’m grateful to God for not losing my vision, for not dying from a massive heart attack and now having improved kidney function instead of being put on dialysis. We as humans are quick to lash out in anger when we feel hurt or like we’ve been cheated in life. But after the storm comes calm and clear thought when you open your heart and think of what you have and not just what you’ve lost.”
A week later, Koonce posted the news that he was being released from the hospital, and since then he has regularly updated his journey toward regaining his health. The recovery hasn’t always been smooth sailing, and Koonce shared his anger over blurred vision. Sept. 24: “I was so angry and upset today when I was told at my
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A Veterans Day Concert is set for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Clinton High School Auditorium. The Van Buren County Community Band and the Clinton High School Choirs will perform. All veterans will be and there will be a great variety of music performed. Bring the entire family to celebrate our veterans. Donations will be taken at the door.
the stage for this once-in-alifetime event. This special Sunday performance will be held at 4 p.m. For ticket information contact (501) 450-3265 or visit www.uca. edu/tickets
Boo Bash is set for Oct. 31 in Shirley. The downtown area will be set up with fun-filled stations, full of candy, sodas, cupcakes, hot dogs and good old family fun. There will A performance of Beethoven’s be kids’ games and music on Symphony No. 9 will come to the Depot Stage. Make plans life at Reynolds Performance between 6 and 8 p.m. to trick Hall in Conway on Nov. 1. or treat in a safe family fare. More than 200 vocalists, All events are free. four soloists, 75 musicians The Clinton City Council will and one conductor will take meet at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12
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In one of his latest postings, Koonce added a photo of a tree, and writes this about it: The picture of the tree “shaped like a hand pointing to the sky and heavens is thanks to God for his good grace bestowed upon me and my hometown of Clinton. This tree was in the tornado that devastated our little town, but just like my quick recovery, so did our little town (recover). So point to the one with the power to heal all.” He turned 44 a few weeks ago and continues to work hard to improve his health. He follows a low carb, high protein diet and exercises regularly, including walks with his wife and two daughters. The Koonces also have an adult son. Koonce returned to work on the police force in early September.
This tornado-ravaged tree seems to be a hand pointing skyward.
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1, 2015, at the Clinton First Baptist “I’m so grateful and There will be a Church Fellowship very blessed by God baby boy shower Hall. Samantha is to have been given honoring Samantha registered at Babies this second chance,” Meeks from 2-4 R Us and Walmart. he said. p.m. Sunday, Nov. at the Municipal Airport. The Everyone loves free stuff!! meeting is open to the public. And for those who like to do genealogy research, what is better than to listen to a The annual Quilts and Craft genealogy “how to class” Show is set for Nov. 13-14 online for free. The speakers at the Van Buren County are professional genealogists. Fairgrounds on Highway Every Wednesday you can 16 East. There will be quilts hear Legacy Webinars; for on display and a craft sale more information visit http:// beginning at 9 a.m. each day. www.legacyfamilytree.com/. Twice a For more information contact month you can hear Southern Deborah at 253-1240. California Webinars (http://www. scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/overview. The Van Buren County Quorum html); Illinois Webinars are Court will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. once a month (http://ilgensoc.org/ 19 at the Courthouse Annex cpage.php?pt=227) and Georgia on Highway 65 in Clinton. Webinars are once a month Each The meetings are open to the (http://gagensociety.org/). website has a list of upcoming public. classes and speakers.
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Oct. 27, 2015 built them a house, Lalla made it a home. Along the way she met 90-yearold Adelaid, who taught her the real meaning of "eating out" in the wild Ozarks.
Tom Hogan Dennard Not much news going in Dennard this week, so we’re taking this chance to spotlight on of Dennard’s gems.
Lallah Ostergren Some years ago a child entered this world in Pocahontas, Arkansas. To say that she was bright and energetic would be an understatement. She completed high school by the age of 14. Two years later she, along with lifelong friend Lucille, moved to Little Rock and began work in an ordinance plant. Leaving Little Rock, the pair made their way to Alameda, California, and the shipyards of Bethlehem Steel. At a time when most her age were looking toward graduation, she was 2,000 miles from home, working as a welder. From building ships she moved on to repairing battle-damaged airplanes. It was during this time, on a walk by the lake, that she met her Richard, and the next chapter began. The newlyweds transferred from California to Washington to Texas, and finally to Maryland, where Richard shipped out as a medic. For her, the home front was St. Louis, Missouri. It was there that, at the seasoned age of 19, she was hired as an efficiency expert in a manufacturing plant. Upon Richard's return the couple settled in Connecticut. Some years later found them, and their two sons, back in Arkansas. Asthma took them west once more, this time to Arizona. After all those moves, and all the adventures, Lalla came home. Richard
Many people have come to know Lalla through her newspaper articles on natural farming and its value for health and wellbeing. Those who are blessed to be her friends see her as family. She is an extraordinary woman with an extraordinary story. To date she has written two books, with a third on the way When asked about the best time of her life Lalla answered with laughter. "Right now, retirement is it, the most wonderful life. I can sit in my chair if I want to." When called the next day with one more question, Lalla had just finished stacking wood in the basement ahead of the rain. At 91 she is just as bright and just as energetic as ever. Lalla is one of the true Gems of Dennard. If you know a gem, we'd love to hear his, or her, story. You can reach me at 501-592-2930.
Patsy Ward Formosa Remington Farrow spent Tuesday with his great grand parents, Marva and RG Ward. I think he kept them busy, he is getting around good, talking too. Sindee Morse got some more furniture this week, She’s gonna keep on til she gets her house full! Maybe that is the idea! Lauren, Ben and Maddox Foster of Little Rock and Ashley, Aaron and Kylah Anderson of Conway visited Sindee and David last week end. Condolences go out to the family of Lewis Meyner of Culpepper. I know he will be missed by many. I went by the Petit Jean 75th Anniversary
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celebration on Saturday afternoon. I kind of wanted to ride the hot air balloon, but it was grounded because of the wind. I enjoyed the band that played music, they were “Slinging Gravel” and they did a very good job.. I haven’t heard much news this week, so I will try to do better next time. I would like to thank the people that are willing to share a little bit of their lives with the readers near and far. Have a great and blessed week.
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Indiana. On Monday her cousin Hazel and Sherman Murray of Greenbrier came by to accompany Ellis and Oleda to Bentonvill to visit more family. Richard Ethington of Dodd Mountain said anyone who wants a free Christmas tree can come to his farm and cut one. He has all sizes of cedar trees.
the Scotland School, Professor W.D. Bradford was the intermediate teacher, and Miss Ella Sloan was in charge of the primary department. School was being held in the Scotland Academy.
Larry Treece had a heart attack Friday night and spent four days in the hospital at Conway. He is home taking it easy now.
Thelma Murray Shirley Donald Delk attended the wedding of his daughter, Jilian Delk, on Oct. 4 in Washington, D.C. Jilian Delk married Hans Thomas at the Jefferson Memorial. The couple will be making their home in Washington, D.C. Those from Shirley who attended the funeral of Lewis Meyner at Culpepper Community Church were Margie Beckham and her grandchildren, Ashley and Austin, Thelma and Jimmy Murray, Stanley and Pam Murray, Bruce and Alicia Blair and Steven Murray. Melba Mackey of Mount Pleasant, Mississippi, attended the wedding Saturday of her niece, Jessica Williams and Ty Slayton. The wedding was at Shirley. The couple will be making their home in the Dodd Mountain Community. Dorothy Cates and son Danny attended a birthday party for his grandson Jacob Wood Saturday. He is the son of T.J. and Jenny Wood of Conway. Visiting Lodean Reeves over the weekend were her Uncle Ellis and Oleda Harness of La Fontaine,
Thelma’s tip: The proper way to store a broom is to stand it on its handle or hang it so the broom head will not touch the floor. Your broom will last so much longer and keep its shape.
Mary Jean Hall Scotland A Chili Super Potluck was held by the Scotland Community Corp. Saturday, Oct. 24. A hayride was held after the supper. Loveta Pruitt died Oct. 18, 2015. She was laid to rest at Zion Hill Cemetery Oct. 19, 2105. Her family has our sympathy. One Hundred Years Ago: Scotland had a gasoline mill. In October of 1915 it was moved to the Avery & Massey Blacksmith. The Avery & Massey Blacksmith Shop was James Avery and Henry Massey. Tom Hardy was the first to have a bale of cotton ginned for the season. Professor Arthuer Dauley was principle of
Jeff Burgess Crabtree Everybody is bringing their favorite food to the Senior Night Potluck on Friday at the Foursquare Church. Food feast begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by nap time. Oops! That should be games. Persons 60 or greater are invited. Dennis Berry leads the charge on Saturday as Woodcutters For Widows gather and start their engines roaring. Those who watered their gardens through the drought continue to be rewarded with summer produce. Peppers and tomatoes continue to be harvested. Cool weather fall crops are looking good too and will continue to improve with the return to a wet pattern. This month's Highway 16 West beautification winner is Vicki Overby for her ongoing "Most Beautiful Front Porch Display." Congratulations! If anyone else has a display worthy of note let me know and you'll be included in the November judging. If you have info about the Greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
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The Idle Hour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Danna Hensley. Winners for the evening were: high, Jo Nell Warren; second high, Conie Reamey; traveling, Gay Whillock; and bingo, Connie Starnes. Cattlemen’s Association By Donna Moore At this year’s fair held Sept. 16-19, 2015, the association purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer, shown by Avery Bramlett. Nine students whose cattle didn’t sell will be given $225 each by the Cattlemen. They were Breanna Huggins, Mason Linn, Cody Hall, Caleb Pennington, Laci Burroughs, Cole Pennington, Courtney Hall, Cassidy Waddle and Logan VanHoak. The money will be distributed to the students by the fair association in early December. To raise money the association sold chances for a pistol (won by Harlene Foster), mineral feeder (won by Walter Joes), picnic table (donated by Clinton FFA and won by Josh Bradford) and deer stand (donated by South Side FFA and won by Dave Smith). The Cattlemen’s Association presented $1,000 scholarships to Gwen Bradley and Dausen Duncan. An auction was held in August to raise money for the scholarships. Scholarships are given each year to a college junior or senior majoring in agriculture. For an application call Randy Ward, 2532307; Donna Moore, 745-5991; or Hattie Grills, 592-3914. Anyone interested in joining the association should watch for the group’s monthly meeting announcement in The Voice’s calendar. Rotary The Rotary Club of Clinton will begin a fundraiser called 52 Week Gun Raffle in January 2016. The club will hold a drawing each week at its meetings and the winner will receive the gun or rifle featured that week.
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Marie Jackson Marie L. Jackson, 85, of Crabtree passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. She was born June 27, 1930, at Crabtree, Arkansas, to Celestial and Jessie Hoyle. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Chester A. Jackson; a daughter, Trevia Ione Jackson; a sister, Lavonne Medlock; and a brother, Harlan Hoyle. She is survived by three daughters, Cheselene Jackson of Little Rock, Ermalene Patterson and husband Billy of Malden, Missouri, and Artheia Freeman and husband Mike of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; two sons, Glyen Jackson and wife Deanie of Crabtree, and Wesley Jackson and wife Renee of Vilonia; along with 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Graveside service was held Tuesday at Crabtree Cemetery. Officiating was Rev. Roy Bennett and Rev. Dennis Berry. Funeral directed by Roller-McNutt Funeral home in Clinton.
Bradberry of Shirley, and Angela Haney of Conway. He is also survived by his mother, Unia Sue Stites Koone, sisters Teresa Derr of California and Amy Owen of Alread, Arkansas; brothers George Koone of California, Michael Koone of Wooster, Arkansas, and Scott Koone of Clinton, Arkansas. Mark is also survived by grandchildren Nessa Lind, Ashlynn Koone, Mari Koone, Sarah Tavares, Lacelynn Tavares, Katelyn Stinnett, Luis Harrington, Chelsea Sublet, Mary Tavares, Sara Bradberry, Joshua Tavares, Adrien Haney, Isabella Tavares and Alyssa Haney. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Mark was preceded in death by his father Calvin Marcus Koone, Jr. Services were Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at the First Baptist Church of Clinton with Pastor Faron Rogers officiating. A r r a n g e m e n t s entrusted to the care and consideration of Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Mark's Book of Memories, please go to www. clintonfuneralservice. com.
Glenn Protheroe Glenn Stanley Protheroe, 88, of Fairfield Bay, passed away Oct. 9, 2015. He was born April 7, 1927, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Lloyd and Harriet Forbes Protheroe. He served in the United States Air Force from 1944 to 1965. After leaving the military, Glenn owned a tire shop. Glenn is survived by his sister, Charlene Woods of Jasper, Arkansas, and a niece. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Protheroe. Arrangements entrusted to the care and consideration of Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Glenn's Book of Memories, go to www. clintonfuneralservice. com.
Mark Koone Mark Randall Koone, 55, of Shirley, passed away Oct. 13, 2015. He was born Nov. 2, 1959, in Garberville, California, to Calvin Marcus and Unia Sue Stites Koone. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton and loved hiking, camping, and spending time with his children. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Barbara Porter Koone of Shirley; children Mark Allen Koone of Minnesota, Christina Daugherty of Florida, Amy Tavares of Shirley, Arkansas, Rome Tavares of Iowa, Jennifer
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Orvil Reed Orvil "Dude" Reed, 96, of Morrilton passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. Born to the late Edger and Pearl Miller Reed in Dabney, Arkansas, Orvil was a World War II veteran, retired truck driver and a member of the Choctaw Church of Christ.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Geneva Treece Meyner; sons Jim Meyner and Paul Meyner of Clinton; daughters Belinda and husband Douglas Huggins of Clinton, and Betty Ward of Wooster, Arkansas. Lewis is also survived by grandchildren Travis Jonhson, Justin Huggins and wife Brenda and Alycia Huggins; and great-granddaughter Jasmine Huggins; brother Carl Meyner Jr. of Tennessee; and sister Edna Crowell of Texas, as well as several nieces and nephews and other family and friends. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents Carl Meyner Sr. and Ester Schindler Meyner. Visitation was Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at Culpepper Community Church. Funeral services followed at 11 a.m. at the church with Minister Travis Johnson officiating. Burial was in Culpepper Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and consideration of Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Lewis's Book of Memories, go to www.
Lula J. Blazek, 79, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015. She was born March 5, 1936, in Dennard, Arkansas, to J.L. and Ruth (Lunsford) Harmon. No services are scheduled. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/ clinton.
Orvil enjoyed most of all dancing and playing his harmonica at the senior center as long as his health allowed. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Wanda Smith of Morrilton, Sandra Hoffman of Little Rock, Susan Cooper of Texas; siblings John and wife Jean Reed of North Little Rock, Odis and wife Pat Reed of Clinton, William Reed of Sheridan; 11 grandchildren; 19 greatgrandchildren; 23 greatgreat-grandchildren; and one great-greatgreat-grandchild; as well as many other family and friends. Proceeding him in death were his parents; one daughter, Mary Meriweather; grandson Michael Meriweather; and siblings Eunice Schmucker, Jay Reed and Herman Reed.
Lewis Meyner Lewis Meyner, 92, of Clinton went to be with his Lord and Savior on Oct. 4, 2015. He was born June 11, 1923,in Roby, Texas, to Carl and Ester Schindler Meyner. Lewis was a cabinetmaker and wood worker by trade and a member of the Culpepper Community Church. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved to read, tell jokes and spend time with his family.
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Ted New Ted Clayton New, 81, of Shirley, Arkansas, was born to the late Glen G. and Elsie Rice New on Sept. 19, 1934, in Quitman, Arkansas, and passed from this life on Oct. 14, 2015, at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, a welder by trade and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. New was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter, Kendra Guengerich. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Norma Johnson New of the home; two daughters, Paula K. Horton (Vince) of Princeton, Illinois, and Karla G. New of Minonk, Illinois; three grandchildren, Amber, Shelly and Clayton; three greatgrandchildren, Grace, Nathan and Jesse; one brother, Harold New of Pittsburg, Kansas; an a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation was Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at the Davis Special Cemetery Chapel and the funeral followed at 2 p.m. with Brother Eddie Ragsdale officiating. Interment was at the Davis Special Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of RollerMcNutt Funeral Home
Oct. 27, 2015 wife Jane Brock; sons William Brock and wife Amber of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, and Chris Brock of Clinton; grandchildren Jordan, Madison, Jericho, Katie, Katelynn, Westley, Lance, and Trey. He is also survived by his parents; siblings John Brock, James Brock, Jack Brock, Mildred ) Mickey) Brock, Mary Bruce and Patricia Keith, all of Clinton, Jerry Brock of Alpena, Arkansas, and Albert Brock of Chimes. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Memorial service was Oct. 20, 2015, at Friendship Community Church. Arrangements under the care of Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Billy's Book of Memories, please go to www. clintonfuneralservice. com. Bobby Brewer
Joyce Kee Joyce Marie Bates Kee, 74, of Mabelvale, Arkansas, passed away Oct. 19, 2015. She was born Dec. 21, 1940, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to James Tom and Ester Stevens Bates. She attended school at Fuller in Little Rock. She retired from Kroger as seafood manager. In 2000, she and her husband James built their dream home in Clinton, Arkansas. She was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Clinton. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 24 years James D. Kee; sons Dennis Young of Carthage, Illinois, Gary Young of Benton, Arkansas, and Scott Young of Mabelvale; stepdaughter Sherry Farrow of Cabot, Arkansas; stepson James Kee Jr. of Gridley, Illinoios; sisters Jo Ann Fraccaro of Traverse City, Michigan, and Jeannette Friermuth of Greenbrier, Arkansas; brother James Bates of Little Rock; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; son Bruce Corbit; and infant brother William Bates. Funeral services were Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at Ironton Baptist Church, Little Rock, with Mack Litaker and John Doyle officiating. Interment will follow in Ironton Baptist Cemetery.
Bobby Franklin Brewer, 52, of Bee Branch passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2015. Born Sept. 23, 1963, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to the late Joy Warren Brewer and Dorothy Harmon Brewer Cates, Bobby enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his two dogs who were the love of his life. He attended Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory are his siblings, Carolyn and husband Donnie Burroughs of Bee Branch, Marilyn Brewer of Morganton, Ricky and wife Betty Brewer of Center Ridge, Rocky and wife Ambie Brewer of Clinton, Gaylon and husband Bruce Garrett of Dennard, Steven Kent and wife Jackie Cates of Clinton; stepbrothers and sisters Jimmy and wife Patricia Cates of Center Ridge, Danny and wife Brenda Cates of Bee Branch, Richard and wife Pat Cates of Bee Branch, Jannette Cates of Bee Branch, Joyce and Doug Stapleton of Clinton, Sarah Remetch of Harriet, Elizabeth Koonce of Bee Branch. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents; stepfather Calvin Cates; aunt Mary Lee Cates; brother Kenneth Ray Cates; and an uncle, Joe Harmon.
Pruitt, Stormy Pruitt, Randi Gibson, Bryce Pruitt, Tye Pruitt and Rebecca Lewis; three sisters, Annevah Dixon (Willis) of Hector, Arkansas, and Deborah Tester (Chuck) and Christene Bagley (James), both of Clinton; and many close friends. Graveside service was Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at Zion Hill Cemetery with Pastor Dean Housley officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/ clinton.
Adoptable pets The Van Buren County Animal Control shelter is filled to capacity and these pets have the sad distinction of being at the shelter longer than any others. Homes need to be found for them quickly. Call the shelter at 745-2121 for more information. The shelter also is in need of bleach, Dawn dishwashing liquid and volunteers to walk and bathe dogs.
Kendra is above. She has been at the shelter longer than any other dog.
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Funeral service was Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Clinton Funeral Service.
Funeral arrangements entrusted Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Joyce's Book of Memories, please go to www. clintonfuneralservice. com.
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Loveta Pruitt Loveta Mae Pruitt, 64, of Scotland, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. She was born Jan. 9, 1951, in Tilly, Arkansas to Earl and Ica (Crow) Watts.
Billy Brock Billy Joe Brock, 62, of Clinton, passed away Oct. 18, 2015. He was born Oct. 28, 1952, in Grants Pass, Oregon, to Leonard "Jim" and Myrtle Sutton Brock. He was a farmer. Billy is survived by his
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Bobby Watts; and two sisters, Glenda Riley and Jewel Threadgill. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Clifford Pruitt; son, Clifton Pruitt of Clinton, Arkansas; daughter, Anita Pruitt of Scotland; six grandchildren, Courtney Perry, Haley
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Oct. 27, 2015 What's going on in Shirley By Lisa Hackett Harvest Fest in historic downtown Shirley was a huge success. The winners were hard to choose from and we thank all our sponsors and volunteers for such a great turnout with 41 cars entered. Best Rad Rod...Larry Martin; Sponsor Choice...Harold Seltz; Mayor Choice...Don Ray; Sheriff Choice... Bill Johnson; Best Ford...Ray Johnson; Best Chevy...Chink
Chaney; Best Dodge...Will Griffen; People's Choice... Ray Johnson; Overall Choice...Mike Worthing. Shirley has many events coming up. We would like to invite you to spend time in our beautiful area. We like to plan fun family events that are free. Next on our plans is Boo Bash. Halloween night, Oct. 31, the downtown area will be set up with funfilled stations, full of candy, sodas, cupcakes, hot dogs
and good old family fun. We'll have kids’ games and local businesses, friends and churches will line the streets for spooky fun for the whole family. DJ Tim Widener will be on the Depot Stage playing your favorite music. Make plans between 6 and 8 p.m. to trick or treat in a safe family fare and remember all our events are free. Mark your calendar for Nov. 7, the Super Sale Saturday will kick off the holiday season with an indoor
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sale at the Shirley Community Center. This event is our Gift and Craft Holiday Extravaganza. The sale is from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tables are free and everyone is invited to this open house of visiting, collecting and bring in the holidays with light finger foods and shopping. You may bring your crafts, collectibles or great finds to sell at this event. For information on any of these events contact Lisa Hackett at 723-4848.
Forty-one cars entered the car show, which was part of Shirley’s Harvest Fest last mon
R o n ’ s Chicken Soup By Ron Henson, RN Ozark Health Home Care, 745-7004 opt. 2 When it comes to grumpiness and bad moods, your health could be at stake. Believe it or not, improving your mood may be the most important thing you can do for your health.
Special artwork wins honor Linda Haley won a Best of Show ribbon at the 2015 Van Buren County Fair for an art piece she made for Opal Aldridge from an old barn board. The barn had belonged to her grandfather, the late Dale Eckelbarger of Shirley. This was the first time Linda had ever entered anything in the fair.
A recent study at the Benson-Henry Institute at Mass General found that people who took part in a relaxation program used fewer health services a year later than people who did not. It turns out that just learning to relax is as beneficial to your health as doing exercise. When you feel stress, your body pumps a hormone into your body. This hormone would help you move faster, think quicker and so forth. It’s called fight-or-flight. The problem is, this hormone raises our blood pressure and makes our muscles tense and leads to heart disease, depression, etc.
Class of '54 Three members of the Shirley High School Class of 1954 (from left) Roy Jay Towery of Salt Lake City, Utah, Inez Privett and Jimmy Murray, both of Shirley, gathered for a visit and lunch at the Shirley Senior Center recently. Two others, not pictured, are Jo Nan Harper and Louene Tester.
Relaxation techniques, such as yoga, meditation, prayer, mindfulness, helps reduce and eliminate the effects of this hormone. By learning to relax we become healthier and happier. And the best part is, it’s free. Uh, oh… the big, powerful pharmaceutical companies aren’t going to like this (don’t tell them I said it, OK?).
Airmen reunion
Branson, Missouri. The men met as young airmen at Smoky Hill Air Darrel Nichols, Force Base in Msgt. USAF retired, Salina, Kansas, and his wife, in the 1950s Freeda, of Clinton and have been attended a reunion getting together of the 310th Bomb for a number of Wing recently at years. Pictured
Working on the railroad By Wayne Lowrance My father was Thomas Jefferson Lowrance. He worked as a right-of-way and a repair worker on the Miissouri & North Arkansas Railroad that ran through Elba, Arkansas. He worked many days from daylight until dark, for 2 or 3 dollars a day. He live up Linn Creek south of Elba and would get up and walk a little over two miles to Elba, and catch the work train, to go to wherever they were working. Dad would work all day, then walk from Elba back home, getting there after dark. Mother would have his supper ready. He would eat, wash
are Louise Shrull, Jennie McGrellis, Bruce Shrull, Bob McGrellis, Pat Shrull, Rex Cochran, Kenny Shrull, Darrel Nichols and Nancy Cochran.
himself off. (Our family didn't have a bath tub as most everyone does now. They took a bath on Saturday evening, in a No. 3 wash tub.) Dad had two pair of overalls, one for work and one for Sunday. He would hang his work cloths on the corner of the door, and go to bed. The next morning, there would be a puddle of water in the floor that had drained out of them over night. He would put those overalls back on and go back at it again. At this time, Dad was trying to make a living for seven children. He had a fifth-grade education, and went on to raise nine children. In addition to working at sawmills, he made a living by helping people in the hay fields and working with the county surveyor.
Thomas Jefferson Lowrance and brother Fred Lowrance
The money he made was used to buy things like flour, sugar, coffee, soda, baking powder, etc. Mother and kids raised a big garden and canned vegetables, young chickens and pork sausage. That is how people made a living back then. Now, he was not the only one who had to work hard. Many others in the community had to do the same, but he made it and lived to the age of 94.
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Senior Citizens Center Menus Oct. 27-29 Tuesday: Baked pasta, squash blend medley, tossed salad, cobbler. Wednesday: Ham and potato soup, pimento cheese sandwich, marinated tomatoes and cucumber, emerald pears. Thursday: Fried fish, pinto beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies, hot spiced peaches.
Shirley Schools Oct. 27-Nov. 6 Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Breakfast: Oatmeal, cinnamon toast, mixed fruit. Lunch: Nacho grande, refried beans, fresh pepper strips, strawberry/banana. Wednesday, Oct. 28 – Breakfast: Cheese toast, grapes. Lunch: Chicken and noodles, bread stick, green peas, salad, apple cobbler. Thursday, Oct. 29 – Breakfast: Pop Tart, cheese stick, raisels. Lunch: Corn dogs, mac and cheese, baked beans, grapes, chocolate chip cookie (high school – spinach salad).
College talk - More than 15 colleges and universities sent representatives to the Clinton High School cafeteria earlier this month to visit with juniors and seniors about their college plans. The representatives told students about their universities and talked about scholarship opportunities. (Photo by Sam Tucker)
SCHOOLS
Friday, Oct. 30 – Breakfast: Yogurt, blueberry muffin, banana slices. Lunch: Roasted chicken, corn on the cob, salad, tropical fruit honey corn muffin (high school – sweet potato crunch). Monday, Nov. 2 – Breakfast: Waffles, fruit cocktail. Lunch: Chicken sandwich, tater tots, veggie strips, orange smiles (high school – baked beans) Tuesday, Nov. 3 – Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin, cheese stick, peaches and pears. Lunch: Beef taco, seasoned corn, pina/banana bling, Snickerdoodle (high school – refried beans). Wednesday, Nov. 4 – Breakfast: Biscuit and sausage gravy, orange smiles. Lunch: Ham and cheese sandwich, potato salad, cucumber salad, fresh grapes. Thursday, Nov. 5 – Breakfast: Cheese toast, raisels. Lunch: Roasted chicken, green beans, corn on the cob, pear halves, cheese biscuit (high school – baked beans). Friday, Nov. 6 – Breakfast: French toast sticks, pineapple/banana. Crispitos/nacho cheese, jalapeno rice, spicy pintos, roasted broccoli, apple/ cranberry mélange.
Clinton Elementary & Intermediate Nov. 2-6 Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tarts, peaches. Lunch: Corn dog, coleslaw, black-eyed peas, pineapple. Tuesday – Breakfast: Egg and cheese biscuit, pineapple. Lunch: Nacho salad, pinto beans, muffin square, peaches.
Safe driving lesson - The Shirley Leadership and Service Learning Class held an assembly Oct. 8, 2015, for students in 7th through 12th grades on safe driving, focusing on wearing seat belts and not using cell phones while driving. T.O. Sawrie spoke about his own experience of texting while driving. Students in photo (left to right) are Justin Seigrist, Joscelyn Boggs, Terry Sowell, Michael Meeuwsen, Tessa Berry, Mary Considine, Logan Nash, Courtney Hutto, Trey Mitchell, Brandon Hardgrove, Delaney Dedon, Paige Reed, and Cody Robbins.
Wednesday – Breakfast: Strawberry pancakes, pears. Lunch: Baked barbecue chicken, creamed potatoes, seasoned carrots, roll, apple cobbler. Thursday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup, crackers, cheese sandwich, veggie cup and Ranch, pears. Friday – Breakfast: Cereal, yogurt, apple half. Lunch: Chicken quesadilla, salad, corn, fruit cocktail.
Clinton Junior & Senior High Nov. 2-6 Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, Goody bun, strawberries. Lunch #1: Chicken strips, baked potato, salad, French bread, sweet peas, peaches. Lunch #2: Cheeseburger, oven fries, peaches. Lunch #3: Salad line. Tuesday – Breakfast: Cereal, yogurt/granola, blueberries. Lunch #1: Mexican pie, pinto beans, bread stick, orange. Lunch #2: Grilled chicken on bun, chips, orange. Lunch #3: Salad line. Wednesday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch #1: Corn dog, salad, baked beans, mixed fruit. Lunch #2: Barbecue pulled pork on bun, coleslaw, baked beans, mixed fruit. Lunch #3: Salad line. Thursday – Breakfast: Pancake pup, applesauce. Lunch #1: Chicken, creamed potatoes, green beans, rolls, apple crisp, strawberries. Lunch #2: Hamburger, chips, strawberries. Lunch #3: Salad line.
Teaching traffic safety - The South Side Bee Branch Leadership and Service Learning class offered two presentations on traffic safety at the Fine Arts building on the South Side-Bee Branch campus earlier this month. Pictured (from left) Kaleigh Friday – Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, pears. Williams, Layla Holley, Grace Crawford, Alex Rice, Emily Payne, Hannah Hall, Aubree Lunch #1: Catfish, biscuit, coleslaw, oven fries, tropical fruit. Lunch #2: Chicken patty on bun, tater Linn, Brian Dumas, Carolynn Gardner and Austin Ward. wedges, tropical fruit. Lunch #3: Salad line.
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Jackets fall to Eagles In a game marked with many flags and whistles and a few brawls, the Clinton Yellow Jackets football team lost a tough one Friday night in Little Rock against the Baptist Prep Eagles, 27-20. The Jackets led at half-time 14-12 but couldn’t hang on for the win. The Yellow Jackets return to their home field Oct. 30 for Senior Night. (Photo by Cutright)
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Pink Out Day - Monday, Oct. 16, was Pink Out Day at South Side High School in support of breast cancer awareness. This event coincided with the first Hornets’ home basketball game of the season. The South Side cheerleaders were not individually A gift for the teachers - A group of Clinton teachers were winners of a $50 Walmart card identified. (Photo by Danielle Carpenter). and gift basket at Friday’s In-Service Day. The money will be used for their classrooms.
Sheriff’s office report Domestic battery charge Deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff’s office responded to a disturbance call on the State Highway 110 area of Van Buren County on Oct. 22. After an investigation, Michael York, 44, of Clinton was arrested on a charge of misdemeanor domestic battery. York is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County Detention Center awaiting a first appearance. Man arrested in traffic stop Frank Haskell, 44, of Damascus was arrested by deputies on Oct. 21 after a traffic stop. Deputies reported seeing what they suspect-
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ed to be methamphetamine in the vehicle. Haskell was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine, approximately 1½ ounces) with the purpose to deliver, felony tampering with physical evidence, felony criminal mischief, misdemeanor disorderly conduct and several traffic offenses. Haskell is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County Detention Center awaiting a first appearance.
Woman arrested on warrant
Detention Center session of a conawaiting a first ap- trolled substance pearance. (marijuana), misTruck driver ar- demeanor possession of drug pararested phernalia and no On Oct. 18, 2015, proof of liability indeputies from the surance, according Van Buren County to a press release sheriff’s office ar- from the sheriff’s rested 58-year-old office. Kasatanas John Kasatanas of was later released St. Louis, Missouri. on bond. Deputies received a call that there was a I n v e s t i g a t i o n reckless driver in a leads to arrest semi-truck on U.S. On Oct. 15, 2015, Highway 65 South agents and troopnear Clinton. After ers from the Arkana traffic stop, depu- sas State Police, ties arrested Kasa- 20th Judicial Drug tanas on charges of Crime Task Force, misdemeanor pos- Arkansas Probation
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On Oct. 19, 2015, deputies transported 30-year-old Sara Pine of Bee Branch to the Van Buren County Detention Center, after Pine was arrested in Cleburne County on a warrant from Van Buren County. Pine’s charges are felony delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and felony maintaining a drug premise. Pine is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County
Kasatanas and Parole and Van Buren County sheriff’s office deputies arrested 35-yearold Christopher McKinney of Bee Branch after an ongoing investigation into stolen property in Van Buren County, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. McKinney was charged with felony theft by receiving and probation revocation. McKinney is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren county Sheriff’s Detention Center.
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Blue & White game The Shirley Blue Devils kicked off their 2015-2016 basketball season with a Blue and White game that featured players from the junior and senior high school teams. All teams show a lot of promise and expectations are high for the season. The gym was packed and the crowd in attendance was in high spirits. The admissions from the night’s game will go to support the Blue Devil Athletic Booster Club. (Photos by Tim Widener)
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Creepy crawly spider - Casey Gifford of Clinton created a kind of creepy, kind of funny Halloween spider using a round hay bale and piping. This spider can be seen just off Highway 95 East by the Van Buren County Water Association building.
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Top pumpkins - Arista Love’s kindergarten class at Clinton elementary school won the best pumpkin award with their Elsa and Minion duo. The boys didn't want Elsa and the girls didn't want a Minion, so she made two. Kindergarten through third-grade pupils picked their favorite last week. (Photo by Vickie Sprott) 3 educators join Literacy Council By Brenda Wood Carole Evans, a retired teacher from Clinton Schools, Ramona Rorie, a retired teacher from Rural Special School, and Neil Wilkins, executive director of the Special School and Lakeside Learning Center, have recently joined the board of directors of the Van Buren County Literacy Council.
Carole Evans, Ramona Rorie and Neil Wilkins are new Literacy Council board members. These
educators are excited about the opportunity to promote adult literacy in Van Buren County. They know that many adults in our county need to improve their reading, spelling, writing and math skills so that they can get and keep better jobs, help children or grandchildren with homework, or read medical information.
DID YOU KNOW? Two-thirds of students who cannot read proficiently by the end of fourth grade will end up in jail or on welfare. Over 70 percent of America’s inmates cannot read above a fourth-grade level. (Source: DoSomething.org)
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These educators support the Literacy Council in providing free instruction and books to those who come to the council for help. If you know someone who needs help with basic skills, or if you would like more information about becoming a volunteer tutor, call the council at 745-6440. Join us in helping raise the literacy level of adults right here in Van Buren County.
“Arkansas Living Treasure” Peter Lippincott will be working in Clinton School.
Clinton High School awarded grant Clinton High School received notice it has been awarded a grant for a professional potter to work in the classroom.
The artist who will be working in Clinton School is Peter Lippincott, who was designated as an “Arkansas Living Treasure” in 2010.
The grant is an Education MiniGrant and will provide a shortterm residency of five days.
Lippincott will show students how to make bowls, teapots, and a clay ocarina. Clinton High art teacher Carol Corning wrote the grant and will be assisting the visiting artist.
The professional artist provides curriculum-based arts activities within the classroom. Artists must be selected from the Arts in Education artist roster.
The Arkansas Arts Council (arkansasarts.org) is an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage.
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Reader Recipes Since fall has graced the hills of VBC, it is now time to enjoy those good fall Arkansas apples. Crock Pot Applesauce is a great recipe to prepare. It provides great nutrition; it was used as a nutritional snack food during food demonstrations at the Van Buren County Fair during my term as County Agent. Enjoy Crock Pot Applesauce this fall and in many years to come. This is a Cooperative Extension Service tried and tested recipe, presented to FCS Agents around 2003.
CROCK POT APPLESAUCE
TEX-MEX CORN BREAD SALAD From Patsy Ward • 1 lb. bacon, fried crisp and crumbled • 1 Pkg. Mexican corn bread mix (Bake by package directions) • 2- 15 or 16 cans pinto beans (drained and rinsed) • 1/2 Cup chopped bell peppers
BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD From Patsy Ward • 1 head cauliflower, separated into flowerets • 1 bunch broccoli, separated into flowerets • 1 pkg. dry Italian dressing mix
• 1 Cup chopped green onion
• 1 small red onion, or 1 bunch green onions, chopped
Ingredients:
• 1/2 Cup peppers
• 1-12 oz. pkg. bacon, fried and crumbled
• 1-3 pound bag Gala apples
• 2 Cups tomatoes (diced)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1-3 pound bag Yellow delicious apples
• 16 Oz. sour cream
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 16-20 Oz. salsa (I used medium)
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar (or Splenda)
• 2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (or you can use cheddar)
From Earlene D. Breechen
• ¼ C. sugar (or to taste) • 1 T. cinnamon (or to taste) Peel, core, and slice apples thin Fill crock pot with apples Add approximately ¼ C. water Turn crock pot on High and cover Stir often and add more water if necessary Cook approximately 4 hours or until apples are cooked and applesauce has reached desired consistency Add sugar and cinnamon to taste Remove cover and allow to cool before serving servings
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Crumble half of corn bread in bottom of bowl or deep casserole dish. Spread half the beans over it. Layer half the pepper, onion, jalapeños and tomatoes. Then spread half the bacon over that. Mix sour cream and salsa together and pour half of it over the corn break and veggies. Spread 1 cup cheese over salsa and sour cream. Repeat order for another layer and refrigerate over night (it makes it better)
• 1/3 cup sunflower kernels Directions Combine cauliflower, broccoli, and onion, toss with dry Italian dressing mix. In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. Pour mayonnaise mixture over vegetables, toss to coat, add the bacon and sunflower kernels, and the cheese. Toss, cover and chill for 2 to 4 hrs.
I mix the veggies together and use half on each layer. You can use regular onions instead of green onion.
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Halloween – a time to let loose and have fun Halloween is a fun time of year meant to be celebrated with friends and family. While the holiday originated more than 2,000 years ago with Celtic tribes, the traditions of dressing in disguises and celebrating with food and drink endure to this day.
According to a survey conducted by the National Confectioners Association, more than three quarters of Americans will hand out candy to trick-ortreaters this year and many others will participate in community s p o n s o r e d Halloween events, display a seasonal candy bowl or attend a Halloween party. No matter what age
group, Halloween is a time to let loose and have some fun. Here are some tips to help you and your family make the most of this sweet and spooky holiday:
Make new traditions together. While trick-or-treating is a perennial favorite Halloween activity, don’t be afraid to expand your options. Many families already enjoy things like carving a jack-olantern or attending a family oriented Halloween party. For some new ideas, try transforming your home into a haunted house with spooky displays, d e c o r a t i n g customized trickor-treat bags or even going on a hayride at a local farm. It doesn’t matter what you are
doing as long as you can spend time with loved ones.
Amp up the spookfactor with creepy treats. Candy is a special part of Halloween, and one of life’s little pleasures that is meant to be enjoyed as a treat during the holiday. On Halloween, candy shaped like eyeballs, brains or spiders can be a fun way to create a memorable celebration. Parents are 24 percent more likely than non-parents to pick creepy candy over other Halloween themes.
make the evening a safe and enjoyable one. Wear lightcolored clothing that’s short enough to prevent tripping and add reflective tape to the sides, front and back of costumes. Trickor-treat before the sun is completely set and carry a flashlight in case of delay. Finally, try to stay within your Seventy-five percent of Americans will neighborhood and hand out Halloween candy, according to only visit homes a survey. you know.
surveyed report that they have a plan in place to help their children make smart decisions when it comes to the enjoyment of treats. Enjoy candy in NCA’s moderation moderation. With guides are a handy lots of treats being way to make sure handed out on you treat right on Halloween, it’s Halloween or any a good time to day of the year. keep moderation Let your children in mind. Nearly 80 enjoy some candy percent of parents
on Halloween and then portion out two or three treats into small bags for enjoyment later. For school-age children, consider slipping a small piece of candy into their lunch boxes as a fun surprise. Remember that safety comes first. There are a number of easy ways to
Learn more about Halloween traditions and how to enjoy sweets in moderation at CandyUSA.com/ HalloweenCentral. There you can also find great recipes, moderation tips and guides, craft ideas and safety reminders to make sure you enjoy a spooktacular holiday.
The Voice of Van Buren County "I guess I can because I can. Would Van Buren County writes‌ you like to be my friend?" Oct. 27, 2015
"Yes, oh yes, I know I would. Oh yes, oh yes, oh yes!" "So would I, tiny Little Flame. Friends are just the best!"
by Tom Hogan
needed, she hoped she could see.
Dear Grandpa,
The morning sun found Little Flame, and forced her toward the ground. Unlike the shade of her deep forest home, there was brightness all around. She spent the day trapped in her tree, and thought what next to do. By the time she was safe from the heat of the sun, she was pretty sure she knew. She'd fly all around this brand new world, in the cool and the quiet of night. She'd look and she'd listen and listen and look, and maybe, just maybe, she might.
Hello today from Children's Hospital. My parents and I came to visit my friend, Penny, who is sick. Mom and Dad are talking with her parents, and I really need to tell you some things. I guess they were trying to protect me somehow, or maybe they weren't ready yet. Nobody would tell me what was wrong with her. Near the end of our visit Penny and I had a few minutes alone. That was when she told me that she has a tumor in her head. Grandpa, this is not an exciting discovery, or any sort of fantastic adventure. This is kind of scary. I'm certain that my parents will want to explain this to me, but right now I just want to grab Penny and run through the sprinklers, like we always love to do, until all the fear and all the tears are rinsed away. I know I must be strong and supportive for Penny and her family, but part of me wants to climb up in your arms and get lost in a wonderful story. I hope that doesn't mean I'm a bad friend. Please write soon. Love, Cathleen Dear Cathleen, Until we can be together, here's a story for you to read. Remember now, the best thing you can do for Penny, is to be the amazing friend that I know you'll always be. Love, Grandpa Once, not so very long ago, a very special fairy was born, and when her mother first saw her, she smiled and exclaimed, "Well my, oh my, as fairies go, she's just the tiniest little flame!" She had a formal name, of course, as all new fairies do. But everyone liked calling her Little Flame, which was good, since she liked it too. Now fairies come in all shapes and sizes, and some are really quite tall, but Little Flame was not just little, she was the littlest of them all. So small was she that unless she spoke, you might not even know she was there. Even then you couldn't be sure, she was more than a soft puff of air. At home she did well, in spite of her size. She was bright and strong, in her parents eyes. But out in the world life can be hard, young fairies can sometimes make fun. And we all know how scary it is, when you're way too small to run. Some days Little Flame tried staying at home, she would say she couldn't go on. Her parents just smiled, and said she'd be fine, "Life will work out if you give it its time." So she went to school as good fairies do, and she studied and learned, and her mind grew and grew. But she stayed just as small as a fairy could be, in a world of fast flyers, with loud voices, was she. Little Flame knew, there had to be more. A place she was needed, without knowing what for. So she told her parents, one night, it was time. Now was her turn to say, that she would be fine. In the calm midnight sky, Little Flame left her home, everyone and everything she'd ever known. She flew and she flew, above every tree, in that big open sky, where at last she could see. Way off in the distance beneath the night sky, she saw stars on the ground, but she didn't know why. She'd always been told to never go there, so of course there she'd go, no matter how far. Night after night, she flew all alone. She never looked back, now she must carry on. The closer she came, to the lights on the ground, the more certain she was, that her purpose she'd found. Until she at last sat atop a tall tree, with the city below, a new world to see. If Little Flame, thought she was small, in this giant world, she'd be nothing at all. But this was the place, she knew it must be. Just how she was
She might see that thing, or that problem or pain, that only a fairy can mend. She had not a clue how long it would take, or around exactly which bend. She flew and she watched and she waited and listened, night after night after night. She knew that she would give it its time, it was important to get this right. She looked so long, that she started to feel, a little bit at home. But she was just too small for people to see, which made her feel, very much alone. Little Flame had spoken to no one, since she left the forest floor. She longed for a friend, a kind ear and a smile, and laughter to share once more. But everywhere that Little Flame turned, the people seemed the same. They were living their lives, and going their way, with no need for Little Flame. She thought one time that she might be wrong, that her purpose wasn't here. "No", she said, just as loud as she dared. "I know it must be near."
Little Flame slept as fairies sleep, and dreamt as fairies dream. Of sparkling colors and beautiful sounds, and a world healthy and clean. The night had gotten away from her, and she needed to find a place. It was time to rest and think and plan, in a quiet little space. Little Flame slipped through a crack, that people couldn't see, into a room that was still quite dark, and as quiet as could be. She found a spot high on a shelf, and settled down to rest. Tomorrow would come in its own time, and she would give it her best. Little Flame slept as fairies sleep, and dreamt as fairies dream. Of sparkling colors and beautiful sounds, and a world healthy and clean. When at last she woke, she yawned and stretched, and took a look around. From somewhere in this little room, Little Flame heard, the littlest little sound. It was a sound, soft and low, like the softest puff of air. But Little Flame heard it, she was certain she did, she just didn't know from where. There Little Flame, you heard it again, from there or there or there! She settled back down and gave it its time, it would share if it wanted to share. No sooner had she done so, than the little sound said, "Hello." Little Flame soared, as fairies will do, for this gift of a greeting, so precious and new. With delight she responded, "Hello. How are you?" "I'm doing well," the voice replied, "I hope that you are too." "My name is Amy." "Everyone calls me Little Flame." "Is that just what they call you, or is it your real name?" "My real name is long and formal, and not for every day." "Then I'll call you Little Flame, which suits you, I must say." "Wait a minute, how can you tell, can you really see me?" "Sure I can, you're sitting right there, bright as you can be." "I'm sure that's true, after all Little Flame, you're really smaller than small." "So how is it that you can see me? I just don't understand."
Little Flame and Amy then did what friends do, they had a conversation, where they each learned what the other knew. They took turns speaking, an art form all its own, and they shared the joy of listening, a courtesy those their size are rarely ever shown. This became their bond, their shared gift, their shared choice. The greatest gift that friends can share, they gave each other their voice. So they spent their afternoon, back and forth they shared. They learned just how light a burden can be, with someone who really cared.
Angels speak to our heart, not to our mind. They're not a mystery to solve, nor a treasure to find. Amy had quite a story to tell, and Little Flame was still. Her new dear friend was trapped in her room, precious Amy was terribly ill. As much as Amy wished she could run, or just sit out in the warmth of the sun, her parents had said she must stay inside, until the medicine was over and done. Amy was tired most of the time, and she slept through most of the day. Yet she always knew her mother was there, never very far away. Little Flame thought that Amy should rest, to help the medicine do its best. Amy laughed and said she'd be fine. "This medicine of friendship had been missed for some time." Little Flame asked what Amy would do, when the illness and treatment were finally through. "That's easy," said Amy. "I want to fly, through the sky. I want to fly, just like you." This seemed like a pretty good plan, and so the "wheres" and "hows" began. Two quiet friends with a common dream, would work together to hatch their scheme. Little Flame decided that helping could wait, she and her friend had a much larger fate. When Amy was well and they'd seen their plan through, she would then find that thing that she needed to do. Besides, Little Flame had felt so alone, and felt so grateful for the love she'd been shown. She could admit to herself that she needed her Amy, with her tiny voice and her beautiful smile. She just couldn't imagine leaving her friend, even for the littlest while. From that day on she was by Amy's side, through headaches and doctors and tears. When Amy's parents couldn't be there, Little Flame helped her face her fears. No one knew Little Flame was nearby, she was just too small to see. But Amy always found her, laughing, "You know, you just can't hide from me." So they played their games, and they dreamt their dreams, and they let the world go by. Today was a gift that they always shared, without speaking they always knew why. Illness and treatment took their toll, as Amy grew weaker than weak. Then came the days she could open her eyes, but she could barely even speak. Every day Amy's parents came in, and sat by Amy's side. Sadness and worry followed them, and were harder and harder to hide. Little Flame saw the pain in their Her. She wanted to help, but where to start. When you can't be seen and can't be heard, care and hope are trapped within. But these people she loved needed her, she had to find a way to begin. Little Flame stopped and closed her eyes, and listened to her heart. Inside she could hear her Amy's laugh, it gave Little Flame a brand new start. She opened herself to her dear dear friend, and all the love they shared. And the love of Amy's parents, and everyone who cared. To that she added her own parents' love and the family she had back home. By the time Little Flame had felt all that love, her little flame had grown. It was clear to see, it had to be, that she'd become brighter than bright. Now
Page 11 she knew that they would hear, now the time was right. "Hello," she said. "I'm Little Flame, and I am Amy's friend. I'd like to help you understand, but I hardly know where to begin." Amy's mom asked her what she was, was she a vision or maybe a ghost? Little Flame smiled and said she was not, just a fairy who's friend was the most. "Amy is the most wonderful, most loving and kind, most special friend I could ever find. When no one could see me or hear when I spoke, Amy was there, full of laughter and hope." "This can't be true," Amy's father spoke up, "fairies are not really real." Little Flame flew to the palm of his hand, "Don't be afraid, to feel what you feel." For the longest time he stared and thought, real or not here she was, that was clear. "Where are you from, and what do you do, but most of all, why are you here?" Little Flame flew to Mom's outstretched hand, whose tender love she knew so well. Very much like her deep forest home, this mother's love made her heart swell. "We are the fairies, we care for the earth, with laughter and love, compassion and song. We think first with our hearts, then with our minds, we go where we're needed, it's where we belong." "Is that why you're here," they asked. "To help our little girl? We've all done what we could do, but our precious Amy is as sick as can be." "No, oh no," Little Flame replied. "When I was discouraged and felt so alone, it was precious Amy, who reached out to help me." "We're so very afraid," they said "that we might lose her. Is there something you can do?" "I have no magic, more than love and prayer," she told them. "In that, no one has, as much magic as you." In the silence that followed, Little Flame prayed, and something crossed her mind. She had to think, and search with her heart, to see what she might find. When she was certain, when the truth was clear, Little Flame whispered, "There's an angel here." Amy's parents looked all around. They truly wanted to see an angel, sadly no angel was found. "We'd love to believe an angel is near, to help our Amy heal. Tell us please, what to do, to know this angel is real." Little Flame understood, their doubt and concern. From a fairy you can see, to an angel you can't, must be quite a lesson to learn. "Angels speak to our heart," she said, "not to our mind. They're not a mystery to solve, nor a treasure to find. She is here because of you, and the sadness that you hold. Trust what you feel more than what you've been told." As Amy's parents closed their eyes, what happened was more than they'd dreamt. Their worry was gone, replaced by hope, truly a gift, heaven sent. When at last, they opened their eyes, Amy was awake, with her beautiful smile. One more thing, the room was aglow, and it lasted for quite a while. Not until the angel had gone, as all her work was through, did it occur to Amy's parents, that Little Flame was gone too. They told their daughter everything, about the angel and Little Flame. About how they noticed the fairy was gone, and how happy they were that she came. When Amy heard what her parents said, she answered with a smile, "It's always good to have a good friend, if even for a little while." Later that night as her parents slept, young Amy thought of her friend. There was nothing little about Little Flame, especially her heart. "Go to sleep," said Little Flame. "We both need our rest. Tomorrow will come in its own time, and together we'll give it our best." "Go to sleep Little Flame," Amy replied. "We both need our rest. The world is waiting and we will be fine. Tomorrow we'll give it our best." The End
I wonder where Little Flame went, or if she and Amy will see each other again, or if she was really even gone. What do you think, Cathleen? I can only imagine what amazing adventures they might share! Love, Grandpa
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Hey Skeeter, Please thank your Human Anita for talking Mary Jean into coming down to the Animal Shelter to see me. The minute she held me in her arms, I lifted my head back and looked into her eyes, I knew – this Human was mine!! And I guess what -she adopted me! After a trip to the vet to be spayed and have my shots (which I was not happy about, he even cleaned out my ears) I’m home with my Human, Mary Jean. At first when she left me to go someplace, I would hide. But just as soon as the door opened and she came home, she would start saying “Lefty, Lefty, I’m home.” When she found me, she would pick me up and say “Did you miss me? I missed you.” You know what, I don’t hide anymore. Now when she leaves, I jump in the window, she taps on the outside of the window and waves bye. When I hear the car in the driveway, I jump in window, she taps on the outside of the window and points to the door. I run to the door and when she comes in she still picks me up and says “Did you miss me? I missed you.” My teeth are not in good shape, but she buys the type of cat food that is easy for me to chew. She has a funny looking watering bowl that filters and recycles the water to keep it fresh. It makes a little water fall. I just love drinking the water as it falls into the dish. Sometimes, I just can’t help myself, I catch the water with my paw and
Puzzles and contests and prizes, oh my!
Here at The Voice like puzzles and Mailbag we games and prizes. In this week’s word throw it everywhere. find, circle or draw She thinks I make the a line through all the litter box stinky. Can believe that? She words from the list went and bought a in the Halloween in Cat Genie. Now when Van Buren County she cleans my litter puzzle and bring it box, she scoops ah, by our downtown things, into the Cat Genie, pulls this little drawer out and back in, everything falls into a special bag, and she says “No more stink.”
She gives me cat toys to play with and I have swatted them all over the house. I love swatting them under the computer desk. Now she keeps a yard stick next to the computer desk. You should see her down on her hand and knees trying to get my cat toy from under the computer desk. She looks so funny! Sometimes I just have to turn around and swat it under there again, just to hear her say “Lefty, don’t do that again.” You know, this Human Mary Jean is so easy to train! My favorite time of the day is when it’s time to watch TV. She picks me up, puts me on her lap, leans back in the chair and puts her feet up. I purr and she watches TV. We do this for hours at a time. My head will always tilt to the left and my teeth are not in good shape. But I no longer stumble or fall, so I guess getting my ears cleaned out helped my balance. Like I said -- the minute she held me in her arms I lifted my head back and looked into her eyes, I knew – this Human was mine! Lefty
(Adopted from the Van Buren County Animal Shelter Aug. 24, 2015 by Mary Jean Hall)
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CHURCH PAGE
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 2221O 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
"Many of you responded correctly with "First Assembly of God, 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton" as the mystery church last week. Can you identify the Church pictured this week?" Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes
Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus
Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630
Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013
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
Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks/Hope 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 Baptist Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane Dennard,AR
Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 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 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton
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
Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 723-4787
Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311
Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community
Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273
Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread
Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard
First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285
Lute Mountain Community Church Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299
Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 745-4859
First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113
MainLine Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005
Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton
First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440
Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181
Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387
Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 654-2354
First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354
Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572
First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043
Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 654-2402
First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw
New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard
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
Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4043 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
Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375
Formosa Baptist Church Highway 9 and County Line Road, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 4940 Highway 9 W Clinton 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177
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
Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper
Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500
Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726
Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper
Grace Baptist Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462
Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115
Damascus Church of Christ No. 6 Highway 124 W, Damascus 745-4446
Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273
Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley
Shirley First Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The New Tabernacle 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 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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Fishing Report Thought The VOICE should give you some updates on some Fishing Spots. I know that we want to focus on Van Buren County and these are not all in our county, but if I know our fishermen (and I think I do) you will go where the fishing is good! During the last week, more than 86,000 catchable-sized channel catfish were distributed throughout the state. The Family and Community Fishing Program ponds across the state received 37,000 of these fish, but the rest went to larger lakes and rivers to supplement fish populations in popular fishing places. It took 13 trucks to accomplish these stockings, with staff from all five of the AGFC's hatcheries pitching in. Lake Conway
(Updated 10-212015) Bates Field and Stream (501-4701846) said the water is stained and about a foot low. Bream are excellent on worms and crickets fished right on the bottom about 10 feet from the bank. Crappie are excellent on minnows and jigs under the Highway 89 bridge, in Caney Creek and Gold Creek. Bass are biting well on crankbaits and spinnerbaits in creeks where shad are congregating. Catfishing is fair on minnows, cut shad and stink bait. Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)
(Updated 10-212015) Lowell Myers of
Sore Lip ‘em All Guide Service said the Little Red is receiving small amounts of generation during the weekdays with no generation over the weekends. With low water, remember to use small fluorocarbon tippet to increase your catch numbers. Streamers, midges, eggs and soft hackles are working well for fly anglers. For Trout Magnet fishing, try candy cotton and bison-colored bodies on gold and chartreuse jig heads. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Greers Ferry Lake Powerhouse recording or check the Corps of Engineers website for real time water release and the Southwest Power Administration forecast generation schedule.
(Updated 10-21-2015) Greg Seaton with Little Red Fly Fishing Trips (501-690-9166) said with the wind from the south and low water, fishing was tough Sunday and Monday. Wade fishing the shoals was the best option. The wind would blow you upstream, making it almost impossible to get a drift while boat fishing. We did manage fish on midge pupae wherever we could find a little current to get a drift. The lack of generation has shown the result of siltation on the river. I hit bottom in places I never had a problem before. The runoff from heavy rain this past spring has settled on the shoals, flats in the river and
filled in the boat lanes in many places such as Horseshoe Bend and Rainbow Island. Even a jet motor will not get you over some of areas that were passable last year. Take extra care when running the river during this period. A few browns are beginning to stage and I found a couple of redds on a shoal in the lower river Sunday. These redds were probably rainbows spawning. Recognize the spawning redds and avoid wading through them, since this will destroy the eggs and prevent a good brown trout spawn. Greers Ferry As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 458.56 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 462.04 msl).
(Updated 10-212015) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level 3.80 feet below normal pool and falling. Hybrids and white bass fishing is fair, but the rain coming will really improve things. As for now, the shad are wanting to hang out at 40 to 50 feet deep. You need to stay on top of them with a vertically jigged spoon, inline spinner, swim bait or Rinky Dink to catch some hybrids and whites. For the surface feeding fish, switch to topwater baits. Walleye are mixed up with whites, hybrids and smallmouths. Try dragging crawlers or
minnows on the bottom or trolling a crankbait in 18 to 40 feet of water. No report on crappie or catfish. Bream can still be caught shallow, but some have moved out to about 28 feet and will eat crawlers and crickets. Bass fishing is pretty good for smallmouth, spotted bass and largemouth, with a lot of smaller fish being caught all over the lake. The rain coming will help that bite as well and put more fish shallow. Sometimes they make a brief move deeper, then go shallow, so keep that in mind. For deep fish, use Carolina rigs, Texas rigs and drop shot rigs. For shallow fish, jigs, crankbaits and spinnerbaits should do the trick. Harris Brake Lake (Updated 10-212015) Harris Brake Lakeside Resort (501889-2745) said the water is slightly low and clarity is fair. Bream are biting well on crickets around the shoreline. Crappie are biting well on minnows and jigs with a few really nice crappie being caught lately. Bass are excellent on silver and gold lures wherever you can find concentrations of shad. Catfishing is excellent on worms. White bass are biting very well around the shad schools as well.
(Updated 10-212015) Whiskers Sporting Goods in Perryville (501889-2011) said crappie are biting on minnows, Bobby Garland Baby Shads and 1.25-inch Itty Bit Swim’rs in BBQ
chicken, Cajun cricket, blue ice and monkey milk colors. Catfishing is good on shad, minnows and worms. Bass are biting on buzzbaits, minnows and softplastic worms. White bass are biting on Cajun Spins, Johnson Silver Minnows and Bobby Garland Baby Shads and Itty Bitty Swim’rs. Bream are fair on crickets and worms. Little Maumelle River
(Updated 10-21-2015) River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the water is clear and at normal level. Bream are biting well on crickets and worms around deep brush. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs fished 8 to 10 feet deep in the channel. Bass are biting well on spinnerbaits fished from the bank to 5 feet out in 4 feet of water and less. Catfishing is good on chicken livers and shad on trotlines. There have been quite a few anglers out in the last week with the cooldown. Arkansas River (Little Rock Pool)
(Updated 10-212015) The folks at Fish ’N Stuff (501-8345733) said the main river is fairly clear, but the backwaters are muddy. The surface water temperature ranges from the high 60s to the low 70s, and the water level is about a foot low. Crappie are biting well in 10 to 15 feet of water, but anglers haven’t pinned down any specific locations. Bass are biting well
on small crankbaits, especially the new Megabass S-cranks anywhere around woody cover near the channel. No report on catfish or bream.
(Updated 10-21-2015) McSwain Sports Center (501-945-2471) said the water is at normal level with little to no current. The surface water temperature is in the 60s. Fishing has been very slow with the lack of current lately. Clear Lake
(Updated 10-212015) McSwain Sports Center (501-9452471) said the water is low and clear. Bream are biting well on worms and crickets. Crappie are beginning to bite well on jigs and minnows. Bass are fair on soft-plastic worms and spinnerbaits. Catfishing is good on skipjack. Peckerwood Lake
(Updated 10-21-2015) Herman's Landing (870-241-3731) said the water is clear (for Peckerwood) and the surface temperature is in the 70s. The water level is very low. Crappie are biting well on minnows and various color jigs right now. Bass are fair. Catfishing is good on hot dogs and minnows. Herman’s Landing will be closing from Oct. 31 through the end of duck season, so get your fishing in now at Peckerwood.
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FACES AND PLACES
Walking for a buddy - Brice Dodd, Kyler Hensley, Sammy McJunkins, Hunter McHam, Ty Johnson and Lucas Potts were part of the recent Buddy Walk to raise awareness of Down Syndrome at Archey Park in Clinton.
Dogtoberfest - Krissy Payne poses with her newly adopted dog Kimmie at the recent Dogtoberfest, a fundraiser for the Van Buren County and Fairfield Bay animal shelters and FuzzyHearts animal rescue. The event was held at Archey Park in Clinton. Payne is an employee at the Van Buren County facility.
Store manager speaks to cattlemen - Billie Buban, who will be manager of the Tractor Supply Store in Clinton when it opens in February 2016, spoke at the Cattlemen's Association meeting earlier this month. About 90 members and guests attended the meeting at Western Sizzlin' in Clinton. Buban, who currently lives in West Memphis, told the group she is a country girl at heart and is looking forward to relocating to Van Buren County. Pictured are (from left) Conway store manager Lance Goodwin, Clinton City Councilman Sam Ward, Buban, district manager Sid Smith, and Clinton Planning and Zoning director Dwight Wilson. (Photo by Anna Lou Ward)
The winning tickets -
Rifle raffle - County Republican Party Chairman Rick Sundelin (from left), Linda Rhoda, 2nd Congressional District secretary, and Johnny Rhoda of the Van Buren County Republican Party committee, held a drawing recently for the winner of firearm. Larkus Pesnell of Shirley will have his choice of a 1911 .45-caliber semi-automatic pistol or a .22-caliber Henry Golden Boy long rifle. The fundraiser will benefit Republican candidates for county offices. This little doggy went a-shoppin’ –
This dachshund waits in its owner’s truck on a mild evening last week after being captured in the store by a Walmart employee. The dachshund owner said he brings the dog with him all the time and it has never tried to go inside with him before.
Winners of the two $50 gift cards from the RollerMcNutt Funeral Home (represented by Bobby Bradford) and Citizen's Fidelity Insurance giveaway (represented by Billie Caldwell) at the Van Buren County Fair in September were Mildred Padgett and Laranda Ruple.