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Council calls for sales tax vote The Clinton City Council unanimously approved two ordinances to pave the way for a quarter-cent sales tax election later this year to benefit the Fire Department. Fire Chief D.L. Webb told the council Tuesday night that he had “looked at everything under the sun” to avoid asking for a sales tax. “You can do fundraisers and sell cookies and that might bring in $10,000,”
Webb said, “but we’re looking to the future.” A tax increase, he said, is the only thing he could figure out for the future of the department, which includes ladder trucks and a new substation south of the bridge into Clinton. “We are barely a Class 4,” Webb said, referring to the department’s ISO rating on which homeowners’ insurance rates are partially based. He said he thought
the department could maintain that without a tax increase, but “it would be tough.” He believes a tax increase would help the department achieve a better rating. “Let’s just get it before the people,” Mayor Richard McCormac said in asking for council approval to hold the special election. “They can say yay or nay.” He added: “Throw it out there and let the chips fall.”
The first ordinance passed by the City Council allowed for the levy of a onefourth cent sales tax. Following on the heels of that ordinance was a second one calling for a special election to let the residents of Clinton decide on the tax. Those living outside the city limits, who already pay voluntary dues to their fire departments, will not have a say in the decision.
Bradley: Won’t seek re-election Scott Bradley announced last week that he will not be seeking re-election to a ninth term as Van Buren County sheriff. He said on his Facebook page that he plans to finish his term, which ends Dec. 31, 2018, “unless an opportunity presents itself that I can't refuse.” Bradley, 49, took office as sheriff in 2003. He started his law enforcement career in 1996 in Van Buren County. He attended the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy 97A in 1997 in Camden, Arkansas. During his law enforcement career, Bradley has worked as a deputy, investi-
2 caught in stolen vehicle
Dennard Water to close, Hink says
Bradley gator, and 16th Judicial District Drug Task Force agent. Bradley was appointed by the governor to the Arkansas State Bail Bonding Board. He also has served on the board and as the president of the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association.
Return to Africa – Amanda Berger shares her recent visit to Kenya, Africa. Page 14
Lake recovery – The Van Buren County Rescue Squad fishes a F-350 Ford truck out of Greers Ferry Lake on July 21, hooking to it with cables. Rescue squad President Jason Gates said he was unsure of how the truck ended up in the lake, but said it took about four hours to get it out.
The Dennard Water Association is going out of business and Clinton wants a chance to take over the system. Water Department Manager Richard Hink told the City Council last week that Dennard Water has struck a deal with another water company to take over its debts and assets, but still has 22 years left on a contract to buy water from Clinton. Hink noted that the Arkansas Department of Transportation’s Highway 65 North project is moving along and said the agency does not want to work with another water department. He also said losing sales to Dennard would mean a $7,500 monthly loss to the
Clinton department. Hink said he would like the city attorney to write a letter to the Dennard association’s lawyer asking to enter into negotiations. Councilors agreed. Hink said he believes Dennard currently has three USDA loans adding up to about $900,000 that it is repaying. Clinton would have to assume that debt and maintain Dennard’s water lines for about 350 customers. The Dennard Water Association has asked Clinton to take it in several times over the past few years and Clinton has previously refused. Dennard Water Association President Donnie Collins could not be reached Friday for comment.
56 years later, hairdresser going strong
Two men were arrested after being stopped in what turned out to be a stolen vehicle, according to a Clinton Police report. The report states
Danna Lawrence hung out her hairdresser’s shingle on July 29, 1961. She remembers the date because it was her mother’s birthday. This week, she celebrates 56 years in the business.
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Danna Lawrence in her shop last week
Danna Lawrence gives her first professional haircut in 1956.
Hometown honors Choctaw woman “Play the game as long as it’s fun, and when it’s not fun anymore, find something different.” Those words of wisdom were offered to scores of young softball players last month at the Sue Jones Invitational Softball Tournament in Logansport, Indiana. Jones, 88, of Choctaw said she didn’t even know there was a tournament named for her until just recently when somebody stumbled across it on the internet and told her. Jones said she has just been there two weeks earlier visiting friends, but called the director when she heard about it, and decided to make the trip again. Her friend, Chris Martin, drove
her to Logansport for the tournament, which was held July 15-16. There were 19 teams and four divisions, Jones says, and they played on six fields. The girls she talked with couldn’t believe an old lady like her had played softball, she said. “Their eyes were as big as silver dollars.” If ever anyone deserves to have a girls’ softball tournament named for her, it is Jones. When she first started teaching at Logansport, there were no sports for girls. Jones kept working on the athletic director and in 1966, she got permission for the girls to play one basketball game – but it had to be out of town. Then the school got a new
athletic director and everything changed. Jones coached softball for many years. Jones not only has a tournament named for her, the award for best high school girls athlete also carries her name. Jones ended up in Choctaw through her relationship with Sue Kidd, a local sports legend who passed away earlier this year. Jones attended college at what is now UCA in 1961 after a year at Ball State. She got her bachelor’s and master’s degree at UCA and went back to Indiana where she worked until her retirement in 1986. The town of Logansport proclaimed Sue Jones Appreciation Weekend in the city during the
Sue Jones talks with some girls at the Sue Jones Invitational last month. tournament, and Jones threw out the first pitch. She had a blast. It was exhilarating, she said, and, according to Martin, Jones is ready to do it again next year.
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I want to apologize to Mr. Cossey. I got his name wrong last week. Sorry, Mr. Cossey. He is a fine man and usually says the blessing before we eat. Pool winners this week are Bill Bonds and Bill Roberson. Don’t forget the pool tournament at the Scotland Center on Saturday, Aug. 5. Registration is at 9 a.m. Lots of great prizes to be had. The fish meal at Shirley was wonderful. I think there were 31 folks who enjoyed the dinner. Thanks to the cooks. It is really hot in the kitchen to fry fish. The pasta and meat dinner at Clinton was really good on Tuesday. Our cooks work really hard. We need to thank them for trying to please us. Ms. Pamela has moved on to greener pastures. Thanks for your service for the past three years. Phillip Ellis has taken on the job for now. If you could help with the Cowboy Catfish Dinner it would be much appreciated. Please volunteer. We need your help. If you know of someone that would entertain, please let Phillip know. We are honoring the volunteers with a dinner at Fairfield Bay. We appreciate each one of you tht make our program better. Thank you all. Her it is August already. Hoping for cooler weather. Try to stay cool.
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Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Merl Eoff. Winners for the evening were: high, Billie Fendley; second high, Lou Burgess; traveling, Danna Hensley; and bingo, Merl Eoff.
Thelma Murray Shirley
Freda Sowell and her son Michael and Kristy Sowell went to Watford City, North Dakota, to visit grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They visited Jared and Trisha Martin and their children Blade, Clair, Sierra, Noah and Conner. They also visited Frank and Cassandra Kirkpatrick and their children Ian and Riley. They spent two evenings with Randy Rushing in Williston, North Dakota. They saw the upper and lower Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, Crazy Horse, Cartwright Tunnel and bridge, Bear country, reptile gardens and visited three old forts. They visited sites in Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Iowa. In South Dakota they visited the Black Hills National Cemetery, established in 1948, and in 2005 it had over 20,000 graves. It is on almost 106 acres. They spent two weeks doing all this. Lodean Reeves celebrated her 84th birthday on Tuesday with family. Tom and Brandy Kimmons celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Shirley Senior Center with their grandchildren serving cake to everyone there. They had been married about three years when they moved to Shirley. They were the
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first couple to live up the river in a long time. When their children were born at home without a doctor that was really wild, the people around Shirley just couldn't believe that Tom had delivered his own babies, and word about them spread far and near. There is bound to be a lot happening around Shirley that I am not finding out about.
James & Joyce Burns Scotland
Well, it is time to remind everyone that our first Saturday Breakfast at the Scotland School Cafeteria is Saturday, Aug 5. We start serving at 8 a.m. and serve until people stop coming. Usually about 8:45 or shortly after. We do not usually run out of food. We still have the same price, $6. We will see all of you there. There will be a Pool Tournament at the Scotland Senior Center on Saturday, August 5. Registration begins at 9:30 and Bingo at 10. Cash prizes for pool and lots of prizes for Bingo. Lunch will be available at noon. This is sponsored by Southwest Energy. We are saddened by the death of James Ayers. He will long be remembered as a Christian man with a loving spirit. Our prayers go out to the family and friends. We are still working on the Pig Eye Days Festival. It is going to be November 3-4. This is to raise money for a new roof on the gym. We will be renting out spaces for Arts and Crafts. We plan on having a huge affair. Plan on coming and participating. We will have lots of prizes and events that will have cash prizes. We
hope to have the flyers out soon. We want everyone to think about dressing like the old days. Let’s make this a great event and maybe something we can do each year. If you do something that can be of interest call and let us hear about it. If you have Scotland News call James Burns at 592-3935. If you want to send a donation send it to Scotland Community Corporation in care of James Burns at 441 Scotland Formosa Road, Scotland, AR, 72141. Have a nice week.
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Visiting B.E. and Mary Webb this week is their son, Ronnie and Brenda Webb of Houston , Texas. They brought their grandsons, Parker and Mason, along for the visit. They have been good entertainment for all of them. B.E. had to go to the ER on Tuesday night. He is having a problem with his leg. Hope you are doing better real soon, B.E. I visited with Mary Pennington for a while on Monday. We had a good visit. I always enjoy visiting with her. She sent JR some muscadine jelly and he is definitely enjoying it! My niece, Susan Dees and daughter Ashtyn and friend Hayley visited for a while on Tuesday evening. We enjoyed a good visit and the girls sure did like our cat. We started out
August 1, 2017 calling the cat Buster, then we decided it was a girl, so we changed his name to Peanut, now he is definitely a boy, so JR started calling him Buster again. He seems to answer to Buster, so I guess that is his permanent name! I had a phone visit with my Aunt Adrian Burger in Kokomo, Indiana; she seems to be doing pretty good. I always enjoy our talks. We think a lot alike. Hello to Wanda and George Thompson in Bentonville, hope you are all doing well. DeLane Story is still in therapy and says she is improving with it. Her daughter Paula Ashbridge has been staying with her since her surgery. That’s about all I could gather this week, so God bless until next time.
two books and gardening columns in the newspaper for years. I know her because 20 years ago we had an instant connection at our first meeting. Since then I've come to admire her unshakeable faith in humanity, willingness to help anyone who needs it, and her commitment to our deepening and long lasting friendship. Mencius said, "Friends are the siblings God never gave us." So while there is no blood relation between us, there is a kinship that has blessed me a multitude of times. Let your friends know how much you appreciate them today because we don't know what will happen tomorrow. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community, call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
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The Volunteer Fire Department meets Thursday, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the Alread Firehouse. For info call 745-7729. The "Back To School Bash" is Saturday, 9-11 a.m. at the Crabtree Foursquare Church. Games, food, haircuts, backpacks and school supplies will be available to returning school kids. The 8th Annual Crabtree Community Reunion Potluck is Saturday in the Crabtree Foursquare Fellowship Hall, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have ever lived the the Crabtree area you are invited. The ACCDA board meeting is Monday, 4-5 p.m., in the Alread EHC building. Sitting in the ER last night holding the hand of my dear friend Lalla Ostergren, I had a renewed appreciation for friendship. Some of you know Lalla from her
Crews have been busy working putting in the new fiber optic lines on Highway 110. They have now reached our dirt road, Oyler Road. We have had our internet down for a couple of days because of this. I am sure we all will be very thankful when the work is complete and we can reap the benefits from it. We have a couple of birthdays coming up this week. Cody Elliot and Karen Johnson are celebrating their birthdays. Happy birthday! There has finally been a small break in the heat over the weekend. I was happy to be woken up early Friday morning by the sound of storms rolling in. If you have any news for the Highway 110 column please contact me at 7454639 or email paigeberger2013@gmail. com
Shirley School is seeking a lunchroom worker. Duties will include assisting with cooking, dishwashing, and light maintenance of the cafeteria.
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Tom and Brandy Kimmons celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 27, 2017, with friends at the Shirley Senior Center. Their grandchildren helped serve the cake to guests.
50th wedding anniversary Tom and Brandy Kimmons of Shirley celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Thursday, July 27, at the Shirley Community Center. Daughter Kasey and friend Margaret Earnhart surprised the couple with a beautiful, homemade cake and lovely table arrangement. The couple enjoys visiting and eating at the center for the Senior Lunch program. “The senior lunch program is a great way to keep in touch with what's going on in town and keeping up
with everyone's family,” the couple says. The couple met and married in Manhattan, Kansas, while both were attending Kansas State University. Tom completed his undergraduate degree at Arkansas Tech in Biology before moving to Kansas and then to the University of Missouri to take two degrees in Philosophy. Brandy received her B.S in Home Economics at K-State. The Kimmonses moved to Shirley in 1970. They founded the Shirley Com-
munity Development Corp., a non-profit organization, in 1989. That venture led to the Shiitake Mushroom Center, which was a local attraction for many years. The center burned in 2008. The Kimmonses are now retired and enjoying their grandchildren. Daughters Ginny Stone and Kasey Nelson have returned to live in Shirley. Ginny works for the Conservation District and has a son, Tommy. Kasey is a rural, postal carrier and has a daughter, Lily.
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Wedding shower set A bridal shower has been set for 2 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2017, in honor of Erin Ward. The
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Car from page 1
ly hours of July 25. The driver gave a false name to the officer, who found an ID in the car during a search, the report states, and a check of the VIN number showed the Impala had been stolen in Ames, Iowa.
Arrested were Anthony Liles, 41, of Heber Springs, charged with driving on a suspended license and criminal impersonation, and Darren Kyle Ray, 25, of Texarkana, Texas, charged with theft by receiving.
she attended Blackwood Beauty School in North Little Rock, graduating on July 4, 1961. Three weeks later, she opened her shop on Main Street in the rock building where Jim Burnett later practiced law. In 1969, she bought the building behind it where she still styles hair several days a week. She recalls that when her shop opened, prices were 75 cents for a haircut, $1.25 for a shampoo and set, and $7.50 to $10 for a perm. She still is known for her low prices. Lawrence has been through some
tough times. She “lost everything” in the flood of 1982, including Christmas presents for her family; her husband C.Y. died in 1991; and she has had some health problems in the last year or so. She has two daughters and two grandchildren and many loyal customers who have been with her for years. “Some of them tell me, ‘Don’t you die before I do’!” Danna, 76, says she isn’t planning to retire any time soon. “As long as I feel well, I will be in my shop,” she says.
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Obituaries
Bessie Tillery
Bessie Ellen Gardner Tillery, 88, of Clinton, passed away Thursday July 27, 2017. Born May 4, 1929 in Clinton to the late Thomas and Nina Fryman Gardner, Bessie was a homemaker. She was also a member of the First General Baptist Church of Clinton, enjoyed her flowers, sewing, and shopping. Left to cherish her memory are her children Gloria Jean Lovell and husband James of Clinton, Pat Crowell and husband Kennith of Clinton, Linda Travelstead and husband Mitch of Washington, Brenda Olberg and husband Gene of Minnesota; 12 grandchildren; numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren, as well as nieces nephews, friends and other family. Bessie is preceded in death by her husband, Ben Tillery, three brothers, three sisters and a grandson, Jimmy Lovell. Visitation was Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Clinton Funeral Service. Services were 1 p.m. Monday, July 31, in the chapel with Brother Ron Byrd officiating. Burial was in Bradley Cemetery. To sign Bessie's book of memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
minutes. That honor belongs to his twin brother, Larry. Jerry retired from the United States Army in 1992. He served in Vietnam, and in Desert Shield/ Desert Storm. Jerry had two Purple Hearts and numerous other medals and commendations. He served proudly and he served bravely. In 1966 he married Judith Huggins. They were married for 50 years and were blessed with three daughters. Preceding him in death are his daughter, Tonia, who was killed in the 2005 tornado; his parents; and his brother, Stevie. Survivors are daughters Marlana and husband Larry Dollar Jr. of Maumelle, Arkansas, and Carmon of Shirley; nine grandchildren, Devin, Brittany, Elizabeth, Matthew, Andrew, Corina, Mikhaila, Coltyn and Chayse; five great-grandchildren, Oakley, Easton, Gage, Elijah and Cora; eight brothers and sisters, Larry Simpkins, Janie Cooley and Anita Goodnight, all of Clinton, Richard Simpkins of Junction City, Kansas, Tony Tuttle and Tommy Tuttle, both of Oklahoma, Bonnie Wagoner of Ward and Cindy McClure of Scotland; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was Friday, July 28, 2017 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the funeral home. Interment was at Eglantine Cemetery. For online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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Gary Kling
Gary Ray Kling, 70, a beloved dad, grandfather, and former football coach, died on July 25, 2017. He left this life like he lived, a little complicated and with a story. He was an All-American football player in high school and later played semi-professional football for the Denver Broncos. Gary and his first wife owned a bar, The Blue Lady in Denver where he would serve his three young daughters maraschino cherries at the bar. Wanita Kling, his second wife, and he moved to Clinton in the late 1970s. They lived in the house built by his grandfather, Charles Smith, where Gary spent his childhood summers. Even with an amputated leg that kept him from participating in football, his love for the game and the point spread never died. He coached Clinton High School football for 23 years, retiring after his youngest son graduated in 2008. He was also a volunteer firefighter and fire chief for Culpepper Mountain. Wanita passed away in 1997. He is survived by his children, Tamera Matteo (Joe), Alisa Paladino (Allen), Suzanne Filson (Dale), Steven Kling (Christine), Dustin Kling (Megan), and 11 grandchildren. A memorial visitation was held in his honor Monday, July 31, 2017, from 6-8
Larry Lankford Sr.
Larry Joe Lankford Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Crawfordsville, Florida on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at age 74. He was born in Bee Branch, Arkansas on May 27, 1943. He was a master carpenter who constructed homes from Shreveport, Louisiana, to Little Rock, Arkansas, and many small towns between. He moved to Crawfordsville in 1994, continuing his work in the construction field until his retirement in 2006. Larry is survived by his wife of 30 years, Gail Lankford; four sons, Larry Lankford Jr. and wife Tammy of Higden, Arkansas, Lynn Lankford of Conway, Arkansas, Nathan Lankford and wife Taylor of Salisbury, Maryland, and Justin Lankford and wife Carrie of Crawfordsville; mother Louise Lankford of Bee Branch; six brothers, Roger and wife Gail of Benton, Arkansas, Wayne and wife Mattie, Jackie and wife Shelia, Dwight and wife Donna, Therman and Wife Cindy, and Johnny Lankford, all of Bee Branch; two
August 1, 2017 sisters, Karen Becker and husband Richard of Bee Branch, and Regina Iburg and husband Larry of Vilonia; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Larry is preceded in death by his father, Vernon Lankford, and one daughter, Lawanna Pate. Memorial services were 2 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at Bee Branch Baptist Church with Brother Craig Golden officiating. To sign Larry's book of memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
James Ayers
James Linuel Ayers, 80, of Clinton, passed away Thursday July 27, 2017 at Conway Regional Medical Center. Born November 2, 1936 in Scotland, Arkansas to the late Thomas and Mayme Mizell, James is a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired from Jones Dairy Farm after 39 years of service. He was a member of the Southside Baptist Church, Experimental Aircraft Association, and was a bus driver and special assistant for handicap children for the Clinton School District. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Erma Ayers; children
Thomas Carl Ayers of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, Susan Ayers Humback of Madison, Wisconsin, Robert Lee and wife Carmen Ayers of Texas, John Allen Ayers of Alton, Illinois, and Martha Sue Mizell of Clinton, Arkansas; grandchildren Gregory Brent Humbach, Zachary Ryan Humbach, Caleise Margaret Monat, Nicole Killgallon, Sarah Virginia Ayers, Nicholas Loren Ayers, Courtney Cheyenne Ayers, Kelsey Paige Ayers, Linda Sue Barnett, Candace Dawn, Melissa Danyaile, Ethan Garett, David Wayne and Christopher James; five great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. James is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother. Visitation was Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Southside Baptist Church with funeral services following at 1 p.m. with Brother Steve Stephens and Reverend Billy Don Crow officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Scotland. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service of Clinton. To sign James' book of memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Carroll Sites
Carroll Franklin Sites, 82, of Fairfield Bay, “Poppa” to his grandkids, was born in Sheridan, Arkansas on July 4, 1935. He was the youngSee Obituaries on page 5
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On July 27, Jerry Simpkins lost his long and arduous battle with dementia. Jerry Dale Simpkins was born to J.T. and Lucille Simpkins on June 1, 1946. He missed being the first of 10 children by 15
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August 1, 2017 Obituaries from page 4 est of 10 children born to William Hamilton Sites and Cora Blanche (Knowles) Sites. He passed into heaven peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Carroll graduated from Sheridan High School in 1953 and attended Arkansas State Teacher’s College (now UCA) in Conway, Arkansas on a music scholarship. There he met Sarah Loreta Pinkston of Cave City, Arkansas and it was love at first sight. They met in January 1955, were married on July 17 of the same year and just celebrated their 62nd year of marriage. Carroll and Sarah moved to Little Rock, Arkansas where he enrolled in the military. Carroll served 42 years in the United States Air Force and the Arkansas Air National Guard, retiring as a full Colonel in 1996. Carroll served as minister of three congregations of the Churches of Christ during his 52 years of full-time ministry. He preached 21 years at the Lorance Drive congregation in East End, Arkansas and 4 years at the Park Hill congregation in North
Little Rock, Arkansas. He has preached at the Higden Church of Christ in Greers Ferry, Arkansas for 28 years. Carroll’s mission work, along with his wife, led them to Ukraine, Scotland, Kosovo and South America. Carroll began preaching on the radio in 1974 and has had two ongoing programs: “Words of Truth” and “Nuggets of Truth,” which will continue to air through archived sermons. Carroll also served for several years, and nine years as Chairman of the Board, for Southern Christian Children’s Home. Carroll was a “fisher of men,” but also a fisherman! He loved the challenge of catching “a big one” and has several trophy-size deer and fish decorating the walls of his home office. He is survived by a daughter, Debbie Ann Grooms (Tim) of Sherwood, Arkansas; a son, Jimmy Carroll Sites (Amanda) of Nashville, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Kendel Grooms (Carrie) of Maumelle, Jeffrey Grooms (Amy) of Providence, Rhode Island, Christin Sites and Jonathan Sites, both of Nashville; and He three great-grandchildren, Owen
Grooms, Jackson Grooms and Freya Grooms. Visitation was 2-3 p.m. Monday, July 31 with the funeral at 3 p.m. at the Higden Church of Christ on Highway 16 near Greers Ferry, Arkansas. The internment will take place Tuesday, August 1, at 1 p.m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, Sherwood, with a reception to follow at Woody’s Sherwood Forest Event Center, 1111 W. Maryland Ave., Sherwood, AR. The family requests memorial gifts be made to the Southern Christian Children’s Home in Morrilton, Arkansas or to the Carroll and Sarah Sites Missions and Minister Scholarship Fund at Harding University. Arrangements by Olmstead Funeral Home.
Kenneth Perry
Kenneth Harold Perry, 95, of Fairfield Bay was born January 12, 1922 to the late Francis and May Elizabeth (Batchellor) Perry in Waterbury, Vermont and passed away July 24, 2017 in Clinton, Arkansas. He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Left to cherish his memory are his wife
Jeanette of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, four children, Tom Perry, Lana Hansen, both of Kansas, Mark Benz and David Benz, both of Missouri, other relatives and many friends. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas.
Bejay Caplener
Bejay Caplener, 67, of Clinton passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Ozark Health in Clinton. Born July 28, 1948 in California, he was the son of the late George and Julia Petersen Caplener. Bejay was a retired underwater welder for Shell Oil Co. and enjoyed westerns and Harley Davidson motorcycles. Left to cherish his memory are his sisters Eileen Sienkewicz of Savannah, Georgia, and Antoinette Ward of Pangburn, Arkansas. He also leaves a niece, nephews, cousins and adopted grandchildren. Memorial services to be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service of Clinton. To sign Bejay's book of memories, go to www.clintonfunerals-
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Bryan Greenwood
Bryan Vincent Greenwood, 65, of Shirley left us on July 19, 2017. He was a wonderful husband, loving father, and loyal friend. Bryan's heart was big; just like his cars and his parties. We are bereft. Survived by wife Dea Greenwood; children Tyra and Julius Greenwood; stepchildren James, Lee and Evelyn Longstreth; siblings Alexandria Lestat, Terry, Tim, Tony and Vernon Greenwood; and seven grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Services by Gunn Funeral Home, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Alfred Kopec
Alfred John Kopec, 71, of Marbury, Maryland, died July 19, 2017, at his residence. Born on December 30, 1945 in Heil-
bronn, Germany, he is the son of the late Agnieska Jaje and Stanislaw Kopec. John served in the U.S. Air Force for over 23 years before retiring in 1987 as a Senior Master Sergeant. He then worked for the U.S. Treasury with the Financial Management Services as a senior executive until his retirement in 2012. A devout Catholic, John was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pomfret, Maryland, and he served there as a lector. He was a Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, the Maurice J. McDonough Council No. 12128. He enjoyed building and remodeling projects at home, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. John is survived by his wife of 52 years, Martha A. Barnum; son John S. Kopec; daughter Jean Kopec Younger and husband David; two grandchildren; a brother, Alexander S Kopec and wife, Jacqueline, along with many others family members and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Henry Kazimerz Kopec. Service and interment will be private.
Huie Cemetery is about 3 miles south of Clinton on County Road 58. Billie Huie, born in 1776, was the first person buried in the cemetery in April 1851. Two years later, Aaron Baskins, a young man accidentally killed by a gunshot, was laid to rest nearby. By 1861, the beginning of the Civil War, there were about 20 graves in Huie Cemetery. (Information from Cemeteries of Van Buren County, Arkansas, published by the Van Buren County Historical Society)
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Keeping nature beautiful -- The Van Buren County Special School Adult class and staff took park recently in the third annual clean-up at the Choctaw Lake Park and Marina. The class loves to volunteer in the community and was excited to help the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Arkansas Parks program with the clean-up. (Photos submitted by Jamie Williams Hamilton)
The Van Buren County Fair Association presents a scholarship check to Makala Strang, a 2017 Shirley High School graduate. Pictured are (from left) Dana Huyck, Phyllis Young, Corrine Weatherly, Terry Huyck, Makala Strang, Terri Weatherly and Dawn Bolden.
School board elections set for Sept. 19 When school board elections roll around in September, there will be five names of people seeking a seat on three school boards in Van Buren County. In the Clinton School District, Kirk N. Pryor is seeking re-election to Zone 3. He faces challenger Darrin “D.L.” Webb in the election. In Clinton’s Zone 2, Brent Treadaway is unopposed for the seat. He currently is not on the School Board. In the Southside-Bee Branch School District, Ryan F. Stacks is seeking election to Position 3. He is unopposed. In the Shirley School District, Andrea Brown is running for Position 2. She is unopposed. Election day for the school board races is Sept. 19, 2017.
Nursing class now School open for enrollment starts The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton is now taking applications for the final Nursing Assistant course to be offered in 2017. The deadline to register is Aug. 31, and only the first 12 paid applicants will be accepted. This course will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 13 with a mandatory orientation session from 5-9 p.m. in Kirk Building Room 123, followed by a CPR for Healthcare Providers class on Sept. 14 from 4:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. in the same room. The Nursing Assistant classes will offi-
cially begin on Sept. 18, with students meeting every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday until Nov. 7. Those who wish to apply for this eightweek course must have high school diploma or GED, and the ability to meet minimum scored for reading, writing, and math with placement scores from the past five years. The registration cost for this course is $450, though grant funding is available. For more information, contact Vicki Shadell at shadellv@ uaccm.edu, or at (501) 977-2132.
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‘Elvis’ coming to Archey Park This Saturday there will be a concert in the park for a very worthy cause. It is sponsored by and will benefit the SNYP Arkansas Spay and Neuter Clinic and Animal Shelter. The shelter has three part-time employees and needs $2,500 per month to meet expenses including salaries, utilities and medications. Director Lori Treat has plans for fundraisers to help meet these expenses; and they include the group Southern Grass (local artists) and Elvis tribute artist, Tom Christopher, from the St. Louis, Mo. area. This event will be Saturday, August 5, at Archey Park in Clinton. Southern Grass will kick things off at 7 p.m. and Elvis impersonator Tom Christopher will take it from there, around 7:30, and perform until around 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the gate and as well as some great musical entertainment, you will be supporting a great cause in helping the local animal shelter get on its feet. The Tom Christopher Band started in 2006 on the heels of a 21-year run in murder mystery dinner theater. Tom Christopher created an authentic impersonation of Elvis Presley, based off of the comedic character he portrayed in dinner theater. Authenticity to Presley was paramount in the development of his impersonation. Every detail was considered – from clothing to guitars to automobiles. Christopher spent well over $15,000 to recreate every detail authentically and accurately, even consulting with Elvis' first drummer, DJ Fontana! After rehearsing his tribute, he de-
WHAT: Music in the Park WHEN: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 WHERE: Archey Park, Clinton WHO: Elvis Tribute Artist Tom Christopher, Southern Grass WHY: SNYP Arkansas Benefit; Tickets $10 at the gate
cided that performing to recordings of Elvis music created a lackluster, unauthentic impersonation of the magic of an actual Elvis Presley performance. To further the authentic look and sound of Elvis, he began to reconstruct Elvis' band and orchestra piece by piece. The results were uncanny, even magical! Built using the talents of professional musicians who love the music of Presley, the Tom Christopher Band was formed. Affectionately known to fans as The TCB, they started performing casino shows across the country first. Playing in multiple cities in multiple states, The TCB was on tour and in demand. Christopher even performed his tribute in Greece to several packed houses in 2010. Being a professional actor from an acting family, Tom steered the band away from contests and the amateur circuits that most Elvis tributes cut their teeth on. The TCB has been successfully entertaining audiences and Elvis fans for over 10 years now, with no end in sight. Highlights of the band's decade of success include meeting and working with members of Presley's inner circle, most notably, The Memphis Mafia. Sonny West, friend and bodyguard to Elvis for 16 years, remarked that The Tom Christopher Band show was the most genuine, and most au-
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thentic tribute that he had ever witnessed. He was so taken by the show, that he has joined it as a guest speaker on many occasions. In a moment that is now a matter of historical fact, Elvis tribute artists, or ETAs were previously shunned by Elvis Presley Enterprises. However, in 2009, Christopher was referred by Charles Stone, Elvis' Tour Manager, to perform a private corporate function in Memphis. During this appearance, Christopher became the very first ETA allowed to give VIP tours of Elvis' famous residence, Graceland – as Elvis. "It was and honor and privilege that I will never forget. You could feel the spirit of Presley in the house the entire time ... an energy, an overwhelming presence." The band is comprised of associates of Christopher, but also family. Tom's father, a veteran working actor of over 50 years, portrays Charlie Hodge, Elvis' long-time Army buddy, that went on to be his best friend onstage and off. Tom's wife sang backup in the band for many years, but has since retired due to illness. Tom's brother Dan is a guitarist that, with the use of a synthesizer, plays an amazing tribute to Elvis by emulating the entire Joe Guercio Orchestra. For a period, Tom's sister, Colleen was acting band manager. It is safe to say that The TCB is a
Elvis will be in the building – or at least the park – Saturday night for a SNYP benefit. Tickets are $10.
Southern Grass will open Saturday’s benefit at Archey Park. family affair. To kick things off with some great outlaw country Saturday, is the local band based out of Cleveland, Arkansas, Southern Grass. If you like Johnny Cash, Merle, Hank, Waylon, David Allen Coe and George Jones (and who doesn't?) you'll like this great local band. They also play some southern rock such as Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Black Oak Arkansas and the Marshall Tucker Band. "What makes us unique," states Marcus Stobaugh, lead vocalist, rhythm guitar and writer for the group, "is that we like and play all difficult genres of music, such as red dirt country, rock, bluegrass – basically anything from oldies to present. We have been playing as a band for
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one year, but have played around campfires and gatherings for seven years." Each member of Southern Grass has different influences musically. The sudden passing of one of the main founders, Michael Redmond Jr., who encouraged everyone to choose the name for the band, inspired their drive to continue. "A dream not attained, a belief of something more, was inside all of us. Junior believed that we would do him no justice if we didn't sing and play louder for all to hear." Coming up with a name for the band “was the hardest thing we've done,” according to Stobaugh. “Originally there were two names to choose from – Southern Grass and Point Remove. We never could decide on which one fit us the
best until one night at a gathering. We were playing and it started to rain, so we had to move inside to play. Without warning, Junior got everyone's attention and asked for a vote on which band name fit us best; so ever since then, we have been known as Southern Grass Band or SGB." Current band members are: Josh Cruse (rhythm guitar, vocals, harmonica, writer), Michael Stobaugh (bass player, vocals, writer), Marcus Stobaugh (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, writer), and new member Jeffrey Summers (drummer, vocals-rhythm guitar). Southern Grass will start playing at 7 p.m. at Archey Creek Park in Clinton. Come on out and support this great local band and the animal shelter.
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Senior Center Menus/August Clinton & Damascus Senior Centers
Aug. 1 – Chicken and dressing, broccoli, carrots, fruit cocktail cake. Aug. 2 – Pinto beans/ham, marinated tomato and cucumber, turnip greens, cornbread, pears. Aug. 3 – Country fried steak/gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, hot roll, sherbet. Aug. 7 – Barbecue chicken, summer squash, potato salad, peach cobbler. Aug. 8 – Blackeyed peas/ham, oven fried okra, cornbread, strawberries. Aug. 9 – Grilled chicken salad, crackers, melon, banana nut bread. Aug. 10 – Fried catfish, oven fried french fries, coleslaw, two hushpuppies, hot spiced applesauce. Aug. 14 – Taco salad, refried beans, Mexican corn, frosted grapes. Aug. 15 – Pizza w/meat, garden salad, strawberry angel food cake dessert. Aug. 16 – Chicken pot pie w/vegetables, green beans, spiced apples. Aug. 17 – Red beans and rice, turkey sausage, mixed vegetables, cornbread, pudding. Aug. 21 – Mexican chicken, southwestern corn, zucchini, bread stick, cookie. Clinton is open Monday-Thursday Damascus is open Tuesday and Thursday
Shirley Senior Center
Aug. 1 – Chicken pot pie w/vegetables, green beans, spiced apples. Aug. 2 – White beans/ham, sliced onions and tomato, spinach, cornbread, hot spiced peaches. Aug. 3 – Taco salad, refried beans, Mexican corn, frosted grapes. Aug. 7 – Smothered pork tips/ rice, corn, Brussels sprouts, bread, pine-
apples. Aug. 8 – Marinated chicken breast, pea and cheese salad, tomato wedges, creamsicle pie. Aug. 9 – Openface roast beef w/ gravy over wheat bread, mashed potatoes, green beans, dump cake. Aug. 10 – Chef salad, cantaloupe, crackers, brownie. Aug. 14 – Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Italian vegetable blend, green salad, garlic bread, pineapples. Aug. 15 – Pork loin, carrots, steamed cabbage, cornbread, zippy apple salad. Aug. 16 – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green peas, mixed fruit. Aug. 17 – Baked cod, okra and tomatoes, baked potato, creamy strawberry pie. Aug. 21 – Blackeyed peas/ham, okra, cornbread, strawberries, cake. Aug. 22 – Barbecue chicken breast, summer squash, potato salad, cobbler. Shirley Center is open Monday-Thursday
Scotland Senior Center
Aug. 1 – Mexican chicken, southwestern corn, stewed tomatoes, garlic toast, cookie. Aug. 2 – Breaded pork cutlet, carrots, steamed cabbage, cornbread, zippy apple salad. Aug. 3 – Meatloaf, macaroni & cheese, green beans, tropical fruit, roll. Aug. 7 – Chef salad, cantaloupe, crackers, brownie. Aug. 8 – Smothered pork tips/noodles, corn, broccoli, bread, pineapple. Aug. 9 – Marinated chicken breast, pea and cheese salad, tomato wedges, creamsicle pie. Aug. 10 – Openfaced roast beef w/ gravy over wheat bread, mashed potatoes, green beans, dump cake. Aug. 14 – Blackeyed peas/ham,
fried okra, strawberries, cornbread. Aug. 15 – Barbecue chicken breast, green beans, potato salad, chocolate cobbler. Aug. 16 – Grilled chicken salad, melon, crackers, blueberry;y muffins. Aug. 17 – Fried fish, oven fries, coleslaw, hushpuppies, rosy applesauce. Aug. 21 – Red beans & rice, turkey sausage, mixed vegetables, cornbread, pudding. Scotland center is open Monday-Thursday
Fairfield Bay Senior Center
Aug. 1 – Pepperoni pizza, salad, strawberry and angel food cake. Aug. 2 – Chicken pot pie w/vegetables, green beans, spiced apples. Aug. 3 – Taco salad, refried beans, Mexican corn, frosted grapes. Aug. 4 – Hamburger, seasoned potato wedges, baked beans, watermelon. Aug. 8 – Smothered beef tips/rice, Japanese blend vegetables, bread, pineapple. Aug. 9 – Marinated chicken breast, pea and cheese salad, tomato wedges, creamsicle pie. Aug. 10 – Chef salad, cantaloupe, crackers, brownie. Aug. 11 – Openfac roast beef w/gravy over wheat bread, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, dump cake. Aug. 15 – Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Italian vegetable blend, salad, garlic bread, pineapple. Aug. 16 – Pork loin, rutabaga, steamed cabbage, cornbread, zippy apple salad. Aug. 17 – Meatloaf, rice & cheese, peas & carrots, mixed fruit. Aug. 18 – Baked cod, broccoli florets, baked potato, cream strawberry pie. Fairfield Bay center is open Tuesday-Friday
Van Buren County Farm Bureau members (from right) Danny Wood, Becky Wood, Leon Wilson, Cindy Wilson, Robert Brown, Judy Brown and Sheila Brown were among almost 500 who attended Arkansas Farm Bureau's 69th annual Officers and Leaders Conference July 24-25 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The theme for this year’s conference was “Innovation Generation.”
Clark resigns
The Zoning commissioner for the city of Clinton has resigned from the position he held since January 2016. Tim Clark did not announce his future plans when the announcement was made at last week’s City Council meeting. The city is seeking a new zoning official. Application deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017.
New owners at KFC
FMI – Franchise Management Inc. – is the new owner of KFC in Clinton. They company has recently acquired several restaurants in the area, including Conway and Russellville. The Clinton restaurant was closed for two days last week for cleaning and maintenance. It reopened on Friday.
Democrats to meet
The Van Buren County Democrat Club will meet Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, at Western Sizzlin in Clinton. Eat at 6 p.m., meeting begins about 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rep. Michael John Gray, chairman of the Democratic Party of Arkansas. Everyone is welcome to come be involved.
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Here at The Voice of Van Buren County, we love puzzles and games, contests and prizes. And we want you to play along with us. Solve our Word Find puzzle and enter for a chance to win a prize. Puzzle entry may not be a photocopy, originals from newspaper only. Let us know “Where In the County Is This?” and you become eligible for our drawing for a one-year subscription to The Voice. There will be one winner for each contest every month. To enter, mail your puzzles to The Voice / P.O. Box 1396 / Clinton, AR 72031 or drop them by our downtown office, 260 Griggs St., Clinton. You can also call us at 745-8040 to tell us where the week’s picture was taken. Deadline to enter is 2 p.m. Sept. 1, 2017; drawing is at 4 p.m. Sept. 1. This month's sponsor is Western Sizzlin Steakhouse in Clinton.
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July winners Congratulations to the winners of our July contests. Jerri Kennedy is the winner of the Where In the County contest. She will receive a one-year subscription to The Voice. Delories Haney is the winner of the Word Find drawing for the month. She will receive a gift certificate from Danny's Service Co. in Clinton. Thank you to everyone who plays and to our sponsors.
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Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Church of the Nazarene in Clinton. If you can identify this Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!) Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-3530 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013
Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Baptist Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane Dennard,AR Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 6603 Highway 9 West Clinton AR. 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462 Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273 Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781
Kingdoms Gate Ministries 10973 Hwy 16E PO Box 335 Shirley, AR. 72153 Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 MainLine Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737
Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 745-4859 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 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 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The New Tabernacle 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467
Last Week's Featured Church
Church of the Nazarene, 1664 Highway 65 South Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4859
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Fishing Report
Fishing is full-on summer mode at Greers Ferry Lake with active bass at various depths
Central Arkansas
Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir
(updated 7-262017) Bates Field and Stream (501-4701846) said the water surface temperature being so hot has slowed everything down. Water clarity is clear and is at a normal level. Bass are good if you work a topwater or buzzbait around the lily pads. Bream are fair on worms or crickets. Crappie reports were poor. Catfishing is good with cut shad. Anglers looking for any success are showing up really early or late in the day.
Little Red River
(updated 7-262017) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service said they continue to receive 12 hours of daily generation on the Little Red River. This pattern is expected to change and be cut back in
the next few days with the lake level approaching pool level. With the current generation pattern, they are having excellent wading conditions on the upper sections of the river in the mornings and on the middle and lower sections later in the day. This generation schedule is also providing excellent drift-fishing on all sections. For fly-fishing, Lowell recommends midges, sowbugs, soft hackles and streamers. Red and hot pink-colored Trout Magnet bodies on chartreuse heads are recommended for spin fishing. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release.
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s ele-
vation at 463.08 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 462.04 msl Oct. 1-April 30; 463.04 msl May 1-June 1; 462.54 msl June 1-Sept. 30). (updated 7-262017) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said overall the fish are for sure in their summer mode. The black bass are shallow and out as deep as 70 feet, some on the bottom and some suspended, while some are roaming a lot depending on the weather for the day. Shallow fish can be caught with spinnerbaits, small crankbaits, topwater baits and small worms. With the deeper fish, go with Texas rigged worms, football heads, C-rigs, spoons, hair jigs, swimbaits and spoons. The crappie are suspended for the most part around brush piles, pole timber and just out in the middle of nowhere from 15 feet out to 30; use jigs and/or minnows or small
spoons. Catfish are still eating things catfish eat; whatever your choice maybe on the edge of flats in a creek or river bend, 3 feet out to 30. The bream bite is good from up real shallow out to 30 feet on crickets and crawlers. The walleye bite is kind of hit and miss as they are roaming the flats a lot, setting up in different places to feed where they find bait and they are comfortable. Try using jigheads and dropshots with crawlers or crankbaits. The hybrid bass and white bass are eating well on structure on bottom and suspended. Some are coming to the top all around the lake off and on during the day and night chasing threadfin shad. Try using live bait, in-line spinners, spoons, topwater baits, Rinky Dinks, hair jigs and swimbaits.
fish” Banks at Overcup Bait Shop and R.V. Park (501-3549007) said water level is almost normal again. Water clarity is good and surface temperature is around 95 degrees. Black bass are still doing well around grass and brush using black worms, fluggers and crankbaits, and Brokeback Rapala in shad color. Bream are doing well with crickets in 4-5 feet off water around grass and banks. Crappie are being caught in deeper water using minnows. There are five to 11 fish being caught at a time, 1315 inches. Catfish are being caught at night on rod and reel with nightcrawlers and bass minnows. Johnny reports they had a 29-pound flathead brought in last Friday afternoon, and a lot of channel catfish are being caught weighing 2-6 pounds.
Harris Brake Lake
Lake Maumelle
(updated 7-262017) Harris Brake Lake Resort (501889-2745) said the water is somewhat stained and is quite hot on the surface. Water level is normal. Bream are still biting well on worms and crickets. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. The bass bite is good, with anglers using spinnerbaits and topwater lures. Catfishing is fair on worms and blood bait.
Lake Overcup
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(updated 7-262017) Whiskers Sporting Goods (501889-2011) said crappie are biting in deep water on Baby Shad and Slab Slanger, minnows and 1.25-inch Itty Bit Swim’r. White bass are biting Slab Slanger and Baby Shad in Cajun Spin and Silver Minnow. Black Bass are biting on worms, lizards, Brush Hogs and Whopper Plopper.
Sunset Lake
((updated 7-262017) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944)
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said customers are catching catfish at Sunset Lake on chicken livers, nightcrawlers and minnows. Bream are biting fair on crickets and redworms. Bass fishing has been slow to fair with minnows and watermelon seed lizards and worms. Crappie fishing has been slow.
Lake Norrell
(updated 7-262017) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said bream fishing has been good with crickets and redworms. Catfish have been biting fair for some at night using minnows and back salties. Bass fishing has been fair with Carolina rigged plastics and small topwater baits early in the mornings and minnows in the evenings. No reports of crappie being caught lately.
Lake Winona
(updated 7-262017) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said bream fishing has been good with crickets. Catfish have been biting chicken livers, nightcrawlers and minnows. Bass have been slow to bite but some have been hitting minnows and Carolina rigged plastics. Crappie fishing has slowed but a few nice ones have been caught this week on size 6 minnows and Kalin’s Grubs.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Classifieds • Legal EMPLOYMENT
SERVICES
REAL ESTATE
For Rent Excel Boats is Hiring!
RESEARCH Reflect A Moment He said, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Excel Boat Company in Mountain View has immediate openings for FULL TIME LABORERS and PART TIME DRIVERS. Laborer positions starting at $10.00 an hour with no experience necessary. Pay will increase after a 90 day probation is completed! Driver pay is based on mileage & includes per diem. Vehicles are provided by Excel Boats. Class A CDL and Medical Certification required. Applications are available at 103 Blanchard Avenue in Mountain View, Arkansas. Excel Boat Company is a Drug Free Work Facility
PERSONALS Readers, use these Personal Spots to say Happy Birthday, Wish someone Good Luck, Contact old friends, make new friends. Shout out that you are alive and well in Van Buren County. All kinds of things. The cost is $5.00 for 25 words. WANTED Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition. Call Tom 501-745-4378
MISC. FOR SALE
FOR SALE
Fresh and clean Organic Blackberries. Ornamental Pepper Plants. Cayuga Ducks for meat and/ or exhibition. Baby chicks, Puppies, New Bolts, Nuts, Washers, Metal Screws, etc. Call 501-745-4735
FOR SALE
1210 Ford, 4 wheel drive, diesel TRACTOR with 774 hours. Small gear noise. WITH 4 ft bush-hog, 4 ft tiller, 5 ft blade, belly mower, 1 row cultivator, 2 wheel trailer $2750 Call (501)450-2821 for location and viewing.
CARETAKER NEEDED for 39 unit rural development property in Clinton, AR.
Mostly janitorial with some light maintenance (experience required), painting/ cleaning vacant apartments. Competitive monthly salary, insurance incentives and willing to negotiate schedule. Please fax resumes to (501)362-0662 or mail to: Timberlake, P.O. Box 1135, Heber Springs, AR 72543. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Chambers' Cabinets has moved to 1428 Highway 330 Shirley, AR.
Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom Cabinets, Entertainment Centers, Book Cases, Laminate Tops FREE ESTIMATES Shop: (501)884-6115 Tom: (501)253-5142
CHILD CARE
Happy Place Day Care for ages one year and up now enrolling full-time & part-time. Located 8980 Highway 65S across from Valero on Bee Branch Mountain. Call Ms. Tina at (501) 286-0344
1840 Hwy 16 E, Clinton. Inside sale. Aug 4th and 5th from 8 am to 4 pm.
SERVICES
Garage Doors Installation and Repair Professional Services Serving Van Buren County and surrounding areas. Call: (501)266-2231
Mowing and Weedeating 745-6605 Free Estimates
REAL ESTATE For Rent
FOR RENT Apartments and mobile homes in Bee Branch area. $400-$650/month. Deposit required. Call for availability (501) 581-8640 After 2:00 pm
FOR LEASE Shop Booth 75 at Howard's Antiques
for crocheted items, knickknacks, dishes and jewelry.
PRECISION Pressure Washing Allow a Veteran to continue serving you. Call John (479) 244-0338 Free Estimates!
Looking for comfort and convenience? 2BR/1BA in Clinton near school and senior center. Central Heat/Air. All appliances. W-D connections. $550/month plus deposit. No Pets. Call: 253-1881
2500 sqft COMMERCIAL OFFICE OR RENTAL SPACE next to CashSaver in NORTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTER Call (501) 253-0924
LEGALS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS
CITY OF CLINTON ORDINANCE NO. 2017-04
FIRST DIVISION NO. 71PR-2017-78 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JENNY BONDS, deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 386 Conner Street Clinton, AR, 72031 DATE OF DEATH: July 2, 2017 The undersigned was appointed Executor of the estate of the above-named decedent on July 2, 2017. A contest of the probate can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 1st day of August , 2017. Cynthia Sue Brantley, Executrix By: /s/ M. Edward Morgan M. EDWARD MORGAN MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
CITY OF CLINTON ORDINANCE NO. 2017-03
DUPLEXES FOR RENT Nice 1000 sqft 2-bedroom Duplexes with appliances. No Pets. No Smoking. $600-$650/month plus deposit. Call: 501-745-5858 or 501-412-7682
YARD SALE
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Red Brick Duplex in Clinton Located across street from Senior Citizen Center. Spacious 2 bedroom apartment, kitchen appliances furnished. Connections for full size washer and dryer. $500 per month plus $500 deposit. Call Later 940-9002
LEGAL
House for Rent 2BR/1BA Central Heat/Air No pets No smoking Deposit and References required Call after 6:00 pm (501)745-2126
For Sale
3 BR, 1.5 bath house with workshop on 1 acre for sale in Clinton. Several upgrades. Little to no money down loan available with sellers paying closing cost up to $5,000. Buyer must be able to qualify for the loan. 5 minutes to Walmart and the hospital. 10 minutes to Choctaw Marina on Greers Ferry Lake. $84,419.00. For additional information or to view the property, contact Doug Jones with Brawley and Associates Real Estate at 501-470-8657. Selling Agent owns an interest in this house.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF A ONE-FOURTH OF ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX WITHIN THE CITY OF CLINTON, ARKANSAS; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Clinton, Arkansas (the “City”), has determined that there is a great need for immediate improvement of municipal services and for a source of revenue to finance such services; and WHEREAS, Title 26, Chapter 75, Subchapter 3 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (the “Authorizing Legislation”) provides for the levy of a citywide sales and use tax at the rate of 0.125%, 0.25%, 0.50%, 0.75% or 1%, or any combination thereof; and WHEREAS, the City is currently levying a city-wide sales and use tax at the rate of one percent (1%) under the authority of the Authorizing Legislation; and WHEREAS, the City is proposing to levy a new one fourth of one percent (0.25%) citywide sales and use tax under the Authorizing Legislation, in addition to the existing one percent (1%) citywide sales and use tax; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Clinton, Arkansas: Section 1. Under the authority of the Authorizing legislation, there is hereby levied a new one-fourth of one percent (0.25%) tax on the gross receipts from the sale at retail within the City of all items which are subject to the Arkansas Gross Receipts Act of 1941, as amended (Ark. Code Ann. §26-52-101, et seq.), and the imposition of a new excise (or use) tax on the storage, use, distribution or other consumption within the City of tangible personal property subject to the Arkansas Compensating Tax Act of 1949, as amended (Ark. Code Ann. §26-53-101, et seq.), at a rate of one-fourth of one percent (0.25%) of the sale price of the property or, in the case of leases or rentals, of the lease or rental price, (collectively, the “Sales and Use Tax”). Section 2. That all ordinances and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 3. That this Ordinance shall not take effect until an election is held on the questions of levying the Sales and Use Tax at which a majority of the electors voting on the question shall have approved the levy of the Sales and Use Tax. ORDAINED, this 25th day of July , 2017. APPROVED: /s/ Richard W. McCormac Richard W. McCormac Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Dena R. Malone Dena R. Malone, CMC, CAMC Recorder/Treasurer
AN ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF CLINTON, ARKANSAS, ON THE QUESTION OF LEVYING A ONE FOURTH OF ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX WITHIN THE CITY OF CLINTON, ARKANSAS, PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Clinton, Arkansas (the “City”), has passed on July 25, 2017, Ordinance No. 2017-03 providing for the levy of a one fourth of one percent (0.25%) sales and use tax within the City (the “Sales and Use Tax”); and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is to call a special election on the question of the levy of the Sales and Use Tax; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Clinton, Arkansas: Section 1. That there be, and there is hereby called, a special election to be held on November 7, 2017, at which election there shall be submitted to the electors of the City the question of the levy of the Sales and Use Tax. Section 2. That the question of levying the Sales and Use Tax shall be placed on the ballot for the election in substantially the following form: Vote on measure by placing an “X” in the square opposite the measure either for or against: FOR adoption of a one fourth of one percent (0.25%) local sales and use tax within the City of Clinton, Arkansas AGAINST adoption of a one fourth of one percent (0.25%) local sales and use tax within the City of Clinton, Arkansas Section 3. That the election shall be held and conducted and the vote canvassed and the results declared under the law and in the manner now provided for municipal elections unless otherwise provided in Title 26, Chapter 75, Subchapter 3 of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated (“the Authorizing Legislation”) and only qualified voters of the City shall have the right to vote at the election. Section 4. That the results of the election shall be proclaimed by the Mayor, and his Proclamation shall be published one time in a newspaper having a general circulation in the City, which Proclamation shall advise that the results as proclaimed shall be conclusive unless attacked in the courts within thirty (30) days after the date of publication. Section 5. That a copy of this Ordinance shall be given to the County Board of Election Commissioners so that the necessary election officials and supplies may be provided. A certified copy of this Ordinance shall also be provided to the Commissioner of Revenues of the State of Arkansas as soon as practical. Section 6. That the Mayor and City Recorder for and on behalf of the City, are hereby authorized and directed to do any and all things necessary to call and hold the special election as herein provided and, if the levy of the Sales and Use Tax is approved by the electors, to cause the Sales and Use Tax to be collected in accordance with the Authorizing Legislation, and to perform all acts of whatever nature necessary in a timely fashion to carry out the authority conferred by this Ordinance. Section 7. That all ordinances and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 8. It is hereby ascertained and declared that this is a great need to establish a stable source of revenue to finance vital municipal services in order to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of the City and its inhabitants. It is, therefore, declared that an emergency exists and this Ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in force and take effect immediately from and after its passage. ORDAINED, this 25th day of July , 2017. APPROVED: /s/ Richard W. McCormac Richard W. McCormac Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Dena R. Malone Dena R. Malone, CMC, CAMC Recorder/Treasurer
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LEGALS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION CASE NO. 71PR-17-70 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EMMA SUE FRASER, deceased NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Last known address of decedent: 176 W James Road Clinton, AR 72031 Date of Death: April 23, 2017 An instrument dated April 10, 2014, was on July 21, 2017, admitted to probate as the Last Will of the above named decedent, and the undersigned have been appointed CoExecutors thereunder. A contest of the probate of the Will can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. This notice first published the 25th day of July , 2017. Susan Jo Baker, Co-Executor Lisa Lamb, Co-Executor By: Chad J. Brown Attorney for the Estate 203 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-8801
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION No. CIV-2017-108 FIRST SERVICE BANK PLAINTIFF VS. CHAD E. DUNCAN and BOBBI JO DUNCAN, husband and wife DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF COMMISSIONER’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Circuit Court of Van Buren County made and entered on the 13th day of July, 2017, in a certain cause, No. CIV 2017-108, then pending therein between Plaintiff, First Service Bank and the Defendants, Chad E. Duncan and Bobbi Jo Duncan, the undersigned, as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public venue to the highest bidder, at the County Courthouse, in which said Court is held, in the County of Van Buren, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on the 23rd day of August, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., the following described real estate, situated in Van Buren County, Arkansas, to-wit: LOT FIFTEEN (15), BLOCK THREE (3), CITY OF CLINTON, ACCORDING TO THE WORKMAN PLAT AS SHOWN IN DEED RECORD 61, PAGE 340, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a surety bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with approved surety, bearing interest at the rate of ten percent per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money. Given under my hand this 26th day of July , 2017. /s/ Debbie Gray . Commissioner of Circuit
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Religion My Return to Africa The Young Christian Homemaker By Amanda Berger
Amanda Berger speaks to students in Kenya. Kenya, Africa is where my heart has been called to. The smiling faces, the curious eyes, and the warm welcomes from strangers are something to behold. Nobody can truly understand my
love for Africa unless they have been there themselves. The air is filled with a distant rotten garbage odor. Once you get past that, you can smell the earthy red clay that is below the feet of the many peo-
ple who are forced to walk its roads day and night. Stepping off the plane in Nairobi, my heart was singing with joy. God brought our team safely back to the place that I long for.
We would sing and dance to draw a crowd around.
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I was blessed to be able to return the first week of July 2017 with my team. Our team consisted of our pastor, Terry Simpson, and four other amazing ladies alongside me. We landed in Nairobi around 2 a.m. on July 3rd. We drove six hours in a crowded van until we reached the town of Kericho. This is where we would stay for a week doing ministry work. For three days our pastor would teach for four-plus hours a day at a Pastor’s Conference. The rest of us joined up with the G.F.E Missions team. We would travel out to the open markets deep in the heart of Kericho. We would sing and dance to draw a crowd around. God would meet with us during these open air evangelism meetings. Each team member would share our testimonies with those who gathered around us, and the Gospel. We also got to visit several of the schools in Kericho. One of the schools had close to 1,000 students! It was in the schools that I found my voice. I shared
Amanda Berger with a group of kids at one of the schools. my testimony for the first time with the kids. Our long term vison for our trip was to teach the pastors so that they would go back home to their home churches and make disciples for the Great Commission God has appointed us to do. There are so many orphaned children roaming the streets looking for love. Every single child that I came into contact with broke my heart a little more. Looking into their eyes, you can see the pain. Many of them have lost their parents to AIDS. Others were just abandoned because their parents could not care for them anymore. I do not have much to offer them, just my heart. God gave me a passion to love them. I can close my eyes to the things I don’t want to see, but I can’t close my heart to the things I don’t want to feel. So I choose to love them. A simple touch of a hand can mean so much to a hurting
heart. God sent our team to the hurting. He sent us to the broken. He sent our team to the lost so that we could love them the way Jesus loves us. It doesn’t matter if I go halfway around the world, or if I encounter people here at home. My hope is that I strive daily to love everyone the way Jesus loves me, and that each person sees Jesus. I have encountered so many people who have asked me, “Why do you go to Africa when we have needs here?” My answer is, “Why can’t I do both?” God has given me a big enough heart full of compassion for all. As long as it’s God’s will for my life, I will continue to return to the beautiful country that my heart aches for. I will go and share my testimony that the Lord has given to me in hopes that the people there will come to know Jesus Christ.
I can’t close my heart to the things I don’t want to feel. So I choose to love them.
• Obstacle Course • 32” LED TV Drawing • Free Cholesterol, Glucose, BMI & Blood Pressure Screenings • Tug of war contest • Nutritional and Diabetes Education Speakers • Drinks and Refreshments • Tour of the medical & dental clinic • Free T-Shirt & Water bottle (While Supplies Last)
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Amanda Berger with her Kenya mission team.