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TUESDAY, August 8, 2017 / Vol. 3 Issue 32 / 75 cents
No easy answers for animal shelter Upgrade – A crew puts in fiber optic lines on Oyler Road off Highway 110 north of Clinton. The work captures the attention of Shane and Hunter Berger last week.
Open House at Clinton Elementary set Schools in Van Buren County begin Monday, Aug. 14. Remember to watch for stopped school buses. Clinton Elementary will be hosting Open House on Thursday, August 10. This year will be different from the previous year’s comeand-go forum. Each grade level will have a scheduled time for the students and parents to meet in their classrooms as a whole group to hear a welcome presenta-
tion from the teacher. There will also be a pre-recorded presentation from Principal April Hagans and the vice principal that each teacher will present. Invitations from teachers should be in mailboxes soon. First, third and fifth grades will be from 5-6 p.m. Kindergarten, second and fourth grades will be from 6-7 p.m. The presentations will begin promptly at these times. If you have multi-
ple children that may have the same time frame, just drop by the other class when the first presentation is over. Parents are encouraged to bring supplies to Open House to alleviate the stress of trying to get it all in on the first day of school. Parents enrolling a child in Clinton Schools for the first time, should act as soon as possible so the children can be placed in a class.
There was good news and bad news for SNYP Arkansas last week. Saturday’s benefit featuring an Elvis tribute artist drew a good-sized crowd to Archey Park. But on the dark side, an estimate to add air-conditioning and a new heating unit to keep the animals comfortable during extreme weather, came in at $8,000. And the outside cages are unusable because the drain is no longer hooked up to a septic or sewer system. There is also the fact that the shelter is overpopulated. When SNYP took over, the count already was at 62, and the number has grown. Then there is the bad press director Lori Treat is getting on social media after sending a text to SNYP board members saying some “difficult decisions” are ahead. Immediately, Facebook was atwitter with the news, which Treat says is not true, that animals were about to be euthanized. Some posted that Treat had said the shelter would not euthanize animals when she talked last year with the Quorum Court about taking over the shelter. That is not true. What she said at the time was that it would “not” be a no-kill shelter, but would work toward that goal and hoped to be there in three to five years. Currently, SNYP is trying to avoid eutha-
Elvis tribute artist Tom Christopher on stage Saturday for a fundraiser for SNYP Arkansas. If you missed him this time, plans are for Christopher to return for Dogtoberfest. nizing any healthy animals. It is in critical need of foster families. The chatter on social media also began about the adoption fees, which are $75 for cats and dogs. The fee when the county ran the shelter had been reduced to $25. The actual cost for spaying/neutering and all the vaccines and tests SNYP incurs to get a dog ready for adoption is $111 to $126 per dog. The cost for cats is $84 to $102. The cost to send them to the Massachusetts rescue group that had been taking them is even more, as much as $160 per dog. Every animal the shelter adopted out to individuals or rescue groups when it was run by the county was subsidized by Van Buren County taxpayers to the tune of as much as $100.
The Massachusetts rescue group then resold the dogs for as much as $400$500. Eight dogs are heading to the rescue group this month at the price of $50 per dog, but Treat says SNYP cannot continue to subsidize the adoptions. She said SNYP can’t accept less than $75 per dog. The Massachusetts group has said it will not pay more than $50. SNYP is now looking for other rescue groups to work with. In the meantime, solutions are few and pets are plentiful. Financial donations are needed. Volunteers are needed. Anyone who can foster an animal is encouraged to call 745-SNYP (7697) or visit the shelter on Tester Street behind Simmon’s bank on Highway 65 in Clinton.
Mary Jean Hall of Scotland and United Methodist of Arkansas archivist Carole Teague look over some papers on the history of the Scotland church that Hall donated last week. Read about the history of the church on Page 8.
Man wanted in attack A Clinton man is being sought after an attack on his parents July 28. A warrant has been issued for Michael David Mills, 32, after the incident. Mills’ father reported
that his son struck him on the left leg above the knee with a stick because he refused to drive his son to Fairfield Bay, according to a Clinton Police report. Mills repeatedly struck his moth-
er in the face with his hands and with an oxygen bottle while his father was driving, according to the report. Mills will be charged with domestic battery, the report states.
Music scene – The Lucky Draw Band is one of the most popular bands in the county. Read about them on Page 6.
Surgery has Shirley woman down, but spirits high This year has been rough on Debby Kerrigan. She was diagnosed with transverse myelitis, a rare spinal cord ailment, and on July 17, she had surgery. It was supposed to take two or three hours, but it took six. She
was supposed to be in the hospital for three days, but she was there for more than a week. The bank where she had worked for six years cut down its hours in Shirley and she was transferred to Clinton, turning a four-mile drive into a
30-mile roundtrip. Kerrigan has been off work for several weeks now and has used all her vacation time, sick days and savings. The medical bills and doctors’ bills are piling up. “It’s been really rough,” she says. But, “people have
been very good.” Co-workers at First Service Bank have been providing lunch for her every day. She is thankful for that because otherwise, she said, she would be eating hot dogs and cereal since her boyfriend, Bryan Black, can’t
cook. He has been wonderful in every other way, though, she says, taking her to appointments and helping her make it through a most difficult time. Kerrigan, a Shirley City councilwoman, remains optimistic. She will be at the
next council meeting, but she will be unable to go back to work until at least Oct. 2. Anyone who would like to help Kerrigan can drop off a donation at First Service Bank where an account has been set up for her.
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Keeping fit – The Silver Sneakers class at Clinton Fitness Center won first place in the Blue and You Fitness Challenge on July 6, 2017. Participants were Donna Moore, Els Watson, Donna Straschinske, Doris Chandler, Anna Harness, Emily Matthews, Wanda Owens, Louise Emerson, Carol Cruse, Fran Kirkendoll, Betty Thompson, Janet Kuykendall, Jimmy Williams, Wendy Matthews, Issac Matthews, Wanda Tester, Ralph Emerson, Gary Kirkendoll, Mark Jenkins, Carolyn Marshall, Marion Bales, Richard Matthews, Eva Beavers, Judy Horner and George Silva.
Kay Weaver Senior Centers
The Clinton pool winners last week were Winston Tucker and Ferrell Weaver. I heard from somebody here there may have been some questions about
Clubs
The Idlehour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Conie Reamey. Winners for the evening were: high, Gay Whillock; second, Conie Reamey; traveling, Jo Nell Warren; and bingo, Lou Burgess.
that. I won’t mention names. The Scotland First Saturday breakfast is awesome. Try it sometime. Results from Saturday’s Scotland Pool Tournament are: first place, Larry Warf of Blackwell; second place, Fe rrell Weaver of Clinton; and third place, Don Branscum of Timbo. There were 19 entries, including Gary Kirkendoll of Clinton. Ms. Bowling of the Clinton Center had a visit last week from Susan Keller, daughter of the longtime owners of the Van Buren County Democrat Jay and Patsy Jackson. Fairfield Bay hosted the Volunteer Luncheon this year. The cooks served a “loaded spud” and
the most delicious dessert ever, a “Karen special.” Thanks so much. We love our volunteers who help in the centers. Lunch at Shirley on Wednesday was tasty. They took in over $200 at their fundraiser. Thanks to everyone for helping. Clinton meals were very good last week. We appreciate our cooks. We have an author in our midst. Thu Welborn has written a book sharing her life story. Great job and thanks for sharing. You are one brave lady. Mr. Jimmy Cossey not only has flowers to share, he also has some rare birds showing up at his house. We are needing volunteers to work
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Pool winners – Top three finishers at the Scotland Senior Center’s Pool Tournament on Saturday were (from left) Ferrell Weaver-second; Larry Warf-first; and Don Branscum-third. and supply desserts for the Cowboy Catfish Dinner on Aug. 30-31 and Sept. 1-2. Please help.
Thelma Murray Shirley
Debby Kerrigan is home recovering from back surgery. She was in surgery for six hours and in the hospital for sev-
en days. Her surgery date was 7-17-17. Debby won't be able to go back to work until October 2. Jimmy and Carolyn Mahaney of Benton visited his aunt Joan Allen over the weekend. Last week Joan's visitors were Beverly Trimble of Florida, Melba Mackey of Mount Pleasant, Mississippi and Jenene Nabholtz of Little Rock. Betty Herren of Heber Springs died. She lived in Fairfield Bay for several years. She was Pam Beckham's mother. Emma Whaley of Quitman spent the
weekend with her grandparents, Don and Norma Whaley of Highway 110. Saturday, Eddie and Carlene Rushing went to Cabot to a birthday party for their grandson, Kaden Rushing. Visiting Lottie Carroll were her sister, Sharon Garrett and daughter Angie, her niece, Sharita Hill and her daughters Harley, Nikki and Nattlie of Blanchard, Oklahoma, and Lottie's son Jim Carroll of Greenbrier. See Neighbors on page 3
VAN BUREN COUNTY EQUALIZATION BOARD HEARING SCHEDULE MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT THE COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING ON THE DATES LISTED BELOW HEARING DATES August 15 August 22 August 24 August 29 ALL APPOINTMENTS MUST BE SCHEDULED BY AUG 21st
Please call the County Clerk’s office at 501-745-6995 to make your appointments this year. When making your appointment please make sure you ask for a copy of the “Model Uniform Hearing Procedures” During the State Legislative session this year many changes have been put into law that affect the procedures for the EQ Board hearings.
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Birthday celebrations
50th anniversary The family of Bob and Katala Sisco will host a 50th wedding anniversary reception from 2-4 p.m. August 12 at Clinton United Methodist Church, 167 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton, Arkansas. They were married August 18, 1967, at Lincoln United Methodist Church and have lived in Clinton since November 1967. Bob is a retired
mortician and Katala is the church secretary at Clinton United Methodist Church. They have two children, Steven and wife Sharon, Elizabeth and husband Troy Cash, both of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and five grandchildren. All friends are invited to stop by and share cake and punch with them.
Friends of Marian Bales surprised her with cupcakes on her 92nd birthday Aug. 2. Neighbors from page 2
McCaslin baby shower set Join us for a baby shower honoring Lauren and Caleb McCaslin on the expected arrival of their baby boy. The come and go shower will be on Sunday, August 20, 2-4 p.m. at the home of Emma Hink, 194 Hink Road. It is hosted by
Calendar The Van Buren County Cattlemen meeting will be Monday, August 14, at Western Sizzlin in Clinton. Eat at 6 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. This month’s sponsor is Maus Implement Co. This is the annual auction to raise money for scholarships, please bring item to be auctioned. Vacation Bible School and Back to School Bash – 3 years through sixth grade, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 12, 2017, at Settlement Baptist Church, 10277 Highway 16 East, Shirley. Hosted by Settlement and Pleasant Valley Baptist Churches. For more information please contact Helena Brown at 501-920-6826 or 501723-4771. Transportation available. Plan to join in this day of fun. In addition to Bible
Danna Hensley, Emma Hink, Ginger Morgan, Meredith Morgan, Sallie Parish, Susan Parish, Jordan Rutledge, Jo Nell Warren and Debbie Whillock. The couple is registered at Target and Walmart.
study, a bag of back to school supplies will be provided. The Southern Gospel singing group New Reason from Fordyce, Arkansas, will perform from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug 13, at Bethel Community Church, 17904 Highway 95 West, Cleveland. Everyone is invited. For more information, call (501) 5923937. Alzheimer's Support Group Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 2-3 p.m. at the Searcy County Senior Center, 509 Zack Road, Marshall, and the third Wednesday of each month from 2-3 p.m. at Indian Rock Village, 265 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Contact Martina Timmons or Michelle Burgess at 745-7004, Opt. 2.
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Joyce James went to Fairfield, Texas to attend the funeral of her Uncle Charles Lopez. She then went on to Milano and spent several days visiting family. Justine James celebrated her birthday on Wednesday at Colton’s in Conway. Those helping her celebrate was her mother, Joyce, brother Chad and Destiny, her brother-inlaw Christian Parker and all her nephews and niece. Happy belated birthday, Justine, have a wonderful year. JR and I took Buster to the vet this week. He hasn’t been feeling well, was off his feed with no energy. He is doing much better now, almost back to his rambunctious self! BE and Ruth Webb went to the home of his sisters, Thelma and Ruby Webb, to see their niece, Sharon Lawrence of Morrilton, and her daughters,
Laken and Addison. Their sister-in-law also came up from Plumerville. Ruth reports that they all enjoyed the visit. Ruth has been canning tomatoes this week. They sure were pretty! JR and I met his sister Bonnie Drewry at Walmart on Friday and we all went to lunch at Western Sizzlin. We had a good lunch and got waited on by the folks from the Van Buren County sheriffs office. They were waiting tables to raise money for a family that recently lost a loved one. I think that was a pretty special thing to do. Well, that’s about all for this week, if anyone has news, please call me at 7455922. God bless and have a great week.
J.F. Cullum of Clinton celebrated his 70th birthday July 22, 2017. Friends and family surprised him with a classic car show at his house. About 70 people came by for the party. your family. Happy Birthday! VBCSS is planning a Fall Festival and silent auction at Clinton City Park on October 7. Carol Ivy's house got hit by lightning two Fridays ago. She said there was no major damage but she did have to replace a few things. April's daughter Emma went to church camp in Oklahoma last week. April also planted some Elephant Ears in memory of her dad. My family and I enjoyed a night at Pizza Hut supporting our kids at Grace Church. They were raising funds for the upcoming RIOT at Formosa Camp. If you have any news to share, please contact me at 7454639 or email: paigeberger2013@gmail. com
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Carl and Wanda Coleman will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday August 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Scotland School Cafeteria, Scotland, Arkansas. All friends and relatives are invited. The Southern Gospel singing group New Reason will be ministering in song and Word at Bethel Community Church (county line), 17904 Highway 95 West, Cleveland, on Sunday, Aug 13, 2-4 p.m. This spirit-filled group has been together for 10 years. Pastor Lar-
ry Black invites everyone to come. For information call (501) 592-3937. We are saddened by the death of James Ayers. He will long be remembered as Christian man with a loving spirit. Our prayers go out to the family and friends. I am sure that most of you have heard that Dean Hall has passed away after a long illness. Please remember Pat, Deana, Ed and families in your prayers. Dean will certainly be missed. Memorial service was Saturday night at 6 p.m. at the Lighthouse church and Masonic Service is planned for later. 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. If you do something that can be of interest call and let us hear about it. Are you listening to all of the news coverage about the Solar Eclipse? Take precautions and do not look directly at the sun. There is lots of instructions of ways to see the sun and not hurt your eyes. Great science lesson. Anyone with Scotland News call James Burns at 5923935 and he can take care of it. We have received a few more donations toward our gym roof and we appreciate them.
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Obituaries Scotland Formosa Road, Scotland, AR 72141.
Dorothy Maritt
Dean Hall
Dean Hall, 77, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away Aug. 2, 2017, after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Dean was born Feb. 28, 1940 at Scotland, Arkansas, to Filmore and Jewell Dean Hall. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Frances “Pat” Hall; son Ed (Cherie) Hall; daughter Deana Hall Williams; grandchildren Amanda Hall, Dustin Hall, Kayla (Bobby) Hofherr-Wiley , Charlie Hofherr-Jones, Lauren (Brad) Hofherr-Atkinson, and Brook (T.J.) Williams-Crow; a number of great-grandchildren; brothers Pete Hall and Lee Hall; sister Carolyn Waddle; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Doyle and Doyne Hall; and sisters Reba Mullins, Bobbie Reed, Wilda (Dot) Chance and Mada Mullins. He was a graduate of Scotland High and received the school’s Alumni of the Year Award in 2016. After four years in the U.S. Army, including service in Korea, Dean worked 25 years in Europe, Asia, South America, Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico as a crane operator with Brown and Root Marine of Houston, Texas, and had a perfect operator record under often difficult conditions. He then served 12 years as a crane operator for Nabholz Construction Corp. of Conway. He and Pat also operated Dean Hall’s Grocery store in Scotland for 11 years. Dean enjoyed his work and quail hunting, but he really loved being a husband, father, grandfather and friend. A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church in Scotland by Pastor Shelia Gardner. Burial was at Foster Cemetery at Scotland. Donations can be made in his honor to Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church, 1496
Dorothy Marie (Wilkey) Maritt passed away on July 14, 2017, at the age of 87 in Greenville, Mississippi. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 26, 1929 to the late Samuel Henry Wilkey and Osa Lee Wilkey. She was preceded in death by husbands Dr. James A. Alexander and Daniel Earl Maritt. She is survived by sons John B. Alexander (Diane), James W. Alexander, Paul C. Alexander and Andrew Lee Alexander (Patsy); a daughter, Linda J. Alexander; a stepdaughter, Linda Yarbrough (Tommy); 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She graduated from Texas high in Texarkana, Texas and attended Texas College. After many years of living in Mississippi she retired to Clinton, Arkansas. She was a member of Leslie United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 12 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton.
grandchildren, Jeff Payne, Wendi Payne and Lori Payne Davis (Shane) of Damascus, Stephanie Geary Jackson (Mark) and David Geary (Sarah) of Conway; great-grandfather Drew Payne (Brianna), Josh Payne, Leighton Davis, Marlee Jackson, Hudson and Preslee Geary; ane one greatgreat-grandchild, Wyatt Payne. He was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers. He is survived by a host of other family and friends. Pallbearers were Jeff Payne, David Geary, Drew Payne, Josh Payne, Shane Davis and Mark Jackson. Honorary pallbearers: Jimmie Megee, Charles Wood, Hudson Geary and Wyatt Payne. Funeral service was 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Greenbrier with Randy Frazier officiating. Interment was in the Spires Cemetery in Damascus. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 1105 Deer Street, Suite 10, Conway, AR 72032.
Philip Ausbrooks
Morris Payne
Morris L. "Mack" Payne of Damascus, Arkansas, was born October 18, 1920 to the late James H. and Melvina (Lee) Payne. He passed away at home at the age of 96 on July 31, 2017. After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946, he was married on October 5, 1946 to the late Oneta (Henson) Payne. They were married for 70 years. Early in their marriage, they moved to California and spent several years before returning to Damascus to become dairy farmers. He was a member of Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ for many years. He enjoyed family time, gardening and working on the farm. He is survived by his son, John (Rita) of Damascus and daughter, Susan Geary (Warren) of Conway; five
Philip Lloyd Ausbrooks of Damascus, Arkansas, passed into eternal rest in the arms of Jesus and his beloved mom on July 26, 2017 at the age of 57 years. Philip was born January 26, 1960 in Dermott, Arkansas and was a graduate of Dermott High School. He retired as HVAC Technician at Conway Human Development Center. Preceded in death by his mom, Mildred Ausbrooks, he is survived by his wife, Laura; sons, Matthew and Ryan; daughter, Abbi; granddaughter, Ember; father, Harold Ausbrooks; brother, David; and a host of relatives and friends who will miss his mischievous sense of humor, kind heart, and love for those close to him. Memorial ser-
vice was 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Greenbrier, Arkansas.
Bobby Horton
Bobby Gene Horton, age 81 of Marshall, Arkansas died peacefully at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville on Sunday, July 30th, 2017. He was born near Marshall on July 21, 1936 to Doss and Floy (Young) Horton. Bobby is survived by his seven children, Robert (Regina) Horton of Oxley, Julie (Leo) Rysted of Stockton, Missouri, Tammy (Steve) Kidder of Lead Hill, Rocky (Sarah) Horton of Bergman, Sandra (Don) Berryhill of Leslie, Michele (Tim) Smiley of Oxley and Annette (Jacob) Adkins of Lead Hill; 10 grandchildren; many step-grandkids, nieces and nephews; and two sisters, Maxine McIntosh and Linda Cook. Bobby is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Hazel Gene (Neal) Horton; his son, Timothy Andrew Horton; and his parents. Graveside services were 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at Canaan Cemetery near Marshall. Arrangements by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall.
Jerry Simpkins
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 minutes. That honor belongs to his twin brother, Larry. Jerry retired from the United States Army in 1992. He served
We would like to thank everybody who donated to First Service Bank and Roller-McNutt Funeral Home on behalf of Victoria Johnson, Jessica Johnson, and Gabe Johnson. Thank You to everyone in our community who have helped us during this tragedy. You have shown us that when awful things happen, people care. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. Keep praying for us and God Bless. The Johnson Family.
August 8, 2017 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 2008 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, Mikhai-
la, 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 and Tommy, both of Tuttle, 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 CemSee Obituaries on page 5
A small baby died in this community in the year of 1881. (No one remembers whose baby it was.) This prompted a generous gift from Phillip Quattlebaum of a plot of land to use as a cemetery. Quattlebaum died on Nov. 21, 1888, and was buried in this cemetery, which was named for him. In 1958, the community placed a marker on his grave and the arch for the main entrance. (Nettie Fay Hutchison, Milburn and Macil Quattlebaum / Cemeteries in Van Buren County published by the Van Buren County Historical Society)
PUBLIC NOTICE COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION SCHOOL YEAR 2017 – 2018 The Shirley School District is pleased to announce the district will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision during the 2017 -2018 school year providing meals, regardless of eligibility category, at NO CHARGE for all students at the following schools : Shirley Elementary and Shirley High School participating in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, unless otherwise notified. This is made possible through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Special Assistance Certification and Reimbursement Community Eligibility Provision. Federal reimbursement for meals is based on the Identified Student Percentage (ISP) established by the District. The information used to establish the ISP will be made available only to State and Federal officials for review. All adults, e.g., visitors, teachers, support staff members, and administrators of the district must assume the full cost of the meal which is $ 2.00 for Breakfast and $ 3.70 for Lunch. Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: 202-690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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Senior Center Menus/August Clinton & Damascus Senior Centers
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. Clinton is open Monday-Thursday Damascus is open Tuesday and Thursday
Shirley Senior Center
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. Shirley Center is open Monday-Thursday
Scotland Senior Center
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 muffins. Aug. 17 – Fried fish, oven fries, coleslaw, hushpuppies, rosy applesauce.
Obituaries from page 4 etery. For online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
Fairfield Bay Senior Center
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. Fairfield Bay center is open Tuesday-Friday
Donald Hutchcroft Sr.
Donald Lee Hutchcroft Sr., 70, of Conway passed away July 30, 2017. Born May 26, 1947 in Seattle, Washington to Marion and Helen Heiksen Hutchrcoft, Donald was a Navy veteran and was retired from Am Tran. Donald was an avid outdoorsman and a member of the American Legion. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Helen Gracia of Moses Lake, Washington; children Donald Hutchcroft Jr. and Richard Hutchcroft, both of Seattle; siblings Connie Jean Cooper, Gerald Ray Hutchcroft, Joetta May Ortiz, all of Washington, and Kevin Loree Hutchcroft of Bee Branch, Arkansas; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, friends, and other family. Services were 2 p.m. Friday Aug. 4 at Mt. Zion General Baptist Church. Burial was in Walley-Comstock Cemetery near Bee Branch. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service.
Dennis Floyd
Dennis Floyd passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 in Searcy. Born March 23, 1951 in Gurdon, Arkansas he was the son of the late Buford
Page 5 Hughes II and Dorothy Floyd Hughes. He was of the Baptist Faith. During his working years he was a commercial truck driver and also worked for the Heber Springs School District as a bus driver and maintenance department. He is survived by his wife Glenda; one son, Andrew Floyd and wife Courtney of Jonesboro, Arkansas; two step-daughters, Cathy Hughes and husband Buford of Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas and Karen Hargis and husband Jason of Heber Springs, Arkansas; two brothers, Buford Hughes III and wife Cathy of Tumbling Shoals, and Steven Hughes and wife Andrea of Heber Springs; four sisters, Margaret Mchan and husband Floyd and Carolyn Klein and husband Jon, both of Tumbling Shoals, Barbara Hughes of Clinton, Arkansas, and Sandra Golden of Heber Springs; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends. Funeral service was 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, at Heber Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in Vanndale Cemetery, Vanndale, Arkansas.
Gillette Campbell
Gillette Shelton Campbell, 90, of Tuckerman, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Harris Hospital in Newport. Born July 20, 1927 in Elora, Tennessee to the late John Dekalb Campbell and Beulah Simmons Campbell, Gillette was a retired Assembly of God minister and U.S. Navy veteran. Gillette also loved writing and was a published poet. Left to cherish his ministry are his children, David and wife Ann Campbell and Charles Campbell, all of Timbo, Carol Harper of Tuckerman; one sister, Eunice; one brother, J.L.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; as well as many other family and friends. Gillette is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Al-
bert, J.D., and Olamae. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at Timbo Valley Assembly of God Church with Brother Jim Tilghman officiating. Burial was in Ramsey Cemetery. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service.
Dortha Reynolds
Dortha Lee "Dottie" Reynolds, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dottie was born on September 27, 1934, the daughter of the late Alice (Kirkendoll) Wallace, in Clinton, Arkansas. Dottie married Paul W. Reynolds on April 17, 1973, in Gas City, Indiana. He preceded her in death on August 3, 2013. Dottie graduated from Clinton High School in 1953. She then graduated from Indiana State Beauty School. She worked as a hairdresser for around 60 years. She owned her own beauty shop, tanning salon, and shirt shop. She also owned Dottie's Cafe and the Railroad Inn in Jonesboro, Indiana. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Gas City. Dottie is survived by her two sons, Barry (Brenda) Winningham of Wabasha, Minnesota, and Barney (Holly) Winningham of Sims, Indiana; sister Eva Beavers of Clinton, Arkansas; two grandsons and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, husband, and two brothers Woody and Robert Wallace. Funeral service was Saturday, July 22. Arrangements by Armes-Hunt Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fairmount, Indiana.
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Entertainment
Music Scene
Jeff Stansbery
Lucky Draw – Versatility with style One of my favorite local bands, Lucky Draw, sorta snuck up on me. They have been playing all over this area for quite some time and are regular staples at Dock of the Bay in Fairfield Bay "just about every Saturday of the month," stated Darrin Ward, lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the band. I chanced upon them at the grand opening for Ryan's Grill in Leslie, Arkansas, a while back. I couldn't stay long at the time, but I recall thinking, "Lucky Draw really plays some good country songs and they perform them well." About a year later, I heard they would be playing before my band Breez at the Bar-b-que & Blues festival in Fairfield Bay, and I remember thinking, “They were really good playing country songs, but this is a blues gathering. How would they do performing the blues?” Well, my question was answered immediately the day of the festival. Lucky Draw hit it out of the park! They really got down on some fantastic blues songs and sounded like a totally different band than I remembered hearing. "So, versatile?" You ask. Oh yeah, these guys (and gal) can do it all and do it well. I was telling our lead singer Dawn Rea, after hearing one Creedence song – "Man, we need to do that song." And then they would perform another classic blues tune and I would repeat myself. Opening up, Lucky Draw set the bar high and it was a pleasure hearing them do some great classic blues songs. Just recently I had the honor of sitting in on a jam session at John French's place in Botkinburg, Arkansas. As the band sifted in, I was introduced to everyone and really felt at home. They got down to business practicing some classic country and classic rock songs. They even let me get up and do one of my tunes as they joined in and added their instruments. By the time my song
was winding down, they were playing it like they had played it before and were clicking on all cylinders. John French had a lead riff that wouldn't quit. Annetta Collister discovered some notes on the keyboard that really complemented the song. Roy Webb kept the intensity going with his bass licks and Bob Collister drove the drums in perfect rhythm all the way to the end. Now mind you, this was an original song that no one in the band had ever heard before. To me, that is a real sign of talented musicians, when they can just jump in, hear where the song is going, feel it, and then perform it. John French, lead guitarist for the band, said they play classic country, classic rock and blues (everything from Merle Haggard to Stevie Ray Vaughan). He said the Lonnie Mack song "Too Rock for Country, Too Country for Rock and Roll" pretty well explains the Lucky Draw Band. John went on to say, "I learned to play guitar from my dad, who was an excellent singer. He was my inspiration, and when he passed away last year, I lost my biggest fan." "Buck Owens' lead guitarist Don Rich and Johnny Cash's lead guitarist Luther Perkins were my childhood heroes,_ John said. “And both of them had a major impact on my playing style.” As to where they play, John said “night clubs, private parties, weddings, benefits – just about anywhere." They are scheduled to play at the Fairfield Bay Community Center on August 19 to help raise money for the
adult education center. Roy Webb, who plays bass guitar and adds vocals as well, stated that he learned to play bass from a cousin and from playing in church. “My influences,” he continued, “are classic rock bands; and I love to play music as often as possible.” Annetta Collister, keyboard player and vocalist with the band, sais she started singing in church at a very young age. “Both my parents were musicians. I started singing at the Rack & Shack in Mountain View at the age of 7. My musical driving force was my mother and father. We played music every night, whether I wanted to or not!” Annetta was born in Marshall and raised in Alco, Arkansas. “My influences include Grand Ol' Opry music I would hear on the radio as a child." Bob Collister, who plays drums and is a vocalist as well, stated, "I learned to play by watching Charlie Bradley play, and he eventually gave me a few lessons. My influences range from Grand Ol' Opry to classic rock. My wife Annetta is my driving force behind my playing music. She keeps me out of trouble and makes sure I'm at practice and gigs on time and ready to play!” Bob was raised in Shirley and Clinton. “I work for the city of Fair-
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field Bay, and I love to fish and hunt." Darrin Ward is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the band and is also a spokesman for the group. He is the one who supplied his list of friends who play for Lucky Draw and what they contribute to the band. Here is Darrin's input in his own words: "We play covers of classic country and classic rock and blues with a few newer songs thrown in. Probably my favorite song to sing right now is Chris Stapleton's version of ‘Tennessee Whiskey.’ I also love doing Steve Earl's ‘Copperhead Road’ on which I play an electric mandolin, and of course any blues song I get to sing puts me in heaven." "I bought my first guitar when I was 16. One of my older brothers plays piano and I have some cousins that are multi-instrumentalists, and that's probably how I started becoming interested in playing. “Although I had gotten up on stage to sing once in a while with various friends'
bands, Lucky Draw is the first band of which I've been a member. That's how I met Roy. I sang a few songs with another band he occasionally played with and he asked me if I would be interested in auditioning for Lucky Draw. I leaped at the chance. I was very fortunate that we all jelled wonderfully and I was asked to join the band. I have been with Lucky Draw for over four years now." Darrin said his musical influences come mainly from the blues and classic rock genres. “Stevie Ray Vaughan is my ultimate musical hero and I love listening to and singing the blues. My current favorite band (other than Lucky Draw of course) is Blackberry Smoke, a southern rock band with a country twist. “My earliest musical memories are sitting next to my Granny Nunley in church and listening to her sing all those old hymns and trying to join in. She may not have been the best singer, but she sang from the heart and taught me that
the emotion within the music is what's important. The driving force behind my music is my beautiful wife of 27 years, Deanna. She is completely supportive and behind me 100 percent. She encourages me at every turn and never fails to be there for me in whatever role I may need her to fill. She is truly my best friend and I couldn't do it without her!" Born in Leslie and raised in Dennard, Darrin later went to school in Clinton, graduating from Clinton High School. He has been in the automotive industry in one form or another and besides music, loves to grill out and drive around this beautiful state. Darrin loves to spend time with his two children, Stephanie, 25, and Nathan, 22, and says he's very proud of the young adults they have become. Lucky Draw is one of the best allaround bands in the area. and if you get a chance to see them, I highly recommend it.
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Gearing up for school – Here are some photos from Clinton First General Baptist Church’s Back to School Blessing held Saturday. There was a big turnout for the event, during which thousands of dollars worth of backpacks and school supplies were handed out. Hot dogs, chips, cookies and drinks also were provided.
Scout ceremony
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Troop 152 will hold an Eagle Court of Honor on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at Grace Church, 3793 Highway 65 South, Clinton. The ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. The Eagle Scouts to be recognized are Kenneth Reed Burch, Caleb Eugene Miller, Caleb Lewis Kirkpatrick and Hunter Nelson Passmore.
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Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, toast/jelly, peaches. Lunch: Corn dog, curly fries, seasoned corn, applesauce. Tuesday – Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, applesauce. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, broccoli and cheese, baked beans, hot roll, mixed fruit. Wednesday – Breakfast: Cereal, doughnut, pears. Lunch: Chili burrito, pinto beans, apple wedge. Thursday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, apple wedge. Lunch: Turkey and cheese wrap, fresh carrots, black-eyed peas, pears. Friday – Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, mixed fruit. Lunch: Crispito, salad, corn, peaches.
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The keynote speaker will be Maj. Gen. Mark H. Berry, director of the state Military Department, commanding general, and the 52nd adjutant general of Arkansas since 1804. He commands nearly 10,000 soldiers and airmen in the Arkansas National Guard and 600 state employees.
UACCM adult ed services now open in Clinton U.S. Sen. John Boozman and Coby Wilson
Vilonia native interns for Sen. Boozman Coby Wilson, a 2012 graduate of Vilonia High School, participated in U.S. Sen. John Boozman’s Congressional Summer Internship Program. While in Washington, Wilson attended committee hearings and legislative briefings, worked with congressional staff on various state and federal projects, provided constituent services to visiting Arkansans, attended lectures from a variety of speakers, gave tours of the U.S. Capitol building and shadowed Boozman during meetings, hearings and receptions. “This position has allowed me to rep-
resent the agriculture producers of the great state of Arkansas by being a boots on the ground representative. The representation for agriculture on Capitol Hill is of the utmost importance for a sustainable future.” Wilson said. “It has been an honor to serve and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Washington, DC.” Wilson is a 2017 graduate of Oklahoma State University. He is the son of Andy and Kim Wilson of Vilonia and Chad and Keri Edwards Burford of Quitman. He is the grandson of Benny Edwards and Sandra Edwards, both of Bee Branch.
The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton’s Adult Education Center in Clinton is now open and accepting students. All instruction at any UACCM Adult Education Center is free of charge. Each facility offers various programs, including adult basic education, English Language Learners (ESL), college prep, and Workforce Alliance & Growth in the Economy. GED testing is also available for a discounted fee of $16. Students who complete the GED program will receive a
tuition waiver scholarship for a threehour college class at UACCM, and may also be eligible for a renewable full tuition scholarship to the college for three semesters. The UACCM Adult Education Center in Clinton is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Evening class hours have not been set. For more information, contact Gayla Feist at (501) 745-6554, or feist@uaccm.edu. The facility is located at 100 Success Drive, Clinton.
The new school year begins Aug. 14. Send your school news and photos to voiceeditor@artelco.com.
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Van Buren County history Scotland church began in 1890
Scotland Methodist Church was organized in 1890 and served by Circuit Riders until the first pastor was appointed. C.H. Culpepper began on Nov. 28, 1890, and served until Dec. 1, 1891. The congregation met in a log building in the town proper on the north side of the Batesville-Dover Road. The building was used as a school at the time. Later the N.A. Simpson General Store building was erected on the site. Land for the present building was donated by Dr. T.H. Jones, a pioneer citizen of Scotland, donated the land. The building was built by Fletcher Hawkins, assisted by his son Frank. It was completed in 1904. A record book that is ragged and old with yellow pages, lists the members’ names who
joined from 1890 to 1911, totaling 151. A parsonage was purchased in 1926. The pastor was assigned to a circuit in Scotland, Pleasant Grove, Walnut Grove and Culpepper. Services at Scotland were the first Sunday, at Pleasant Grove the second Sunday, Walnut Grove the third Sunday and Culpepper on the fourth Sunday. The old record book shows a revised list of members beginning in 1922 and through 1952. There were 162 members in this record. The book shows that many members died, moved away or transferred to other churches. Rev. J.J. Parker was pastor from 1927 until 1931. His talents included a love for cabinet-making. He built the rail for the stage. He loved serv-
ing this church so much that when he was called to go to another church he told them he would retire before he considered a move. The present building has undergone several improvements. In 1944, brick siding was added to the outside of the church. The exterior siding and paint job was done in 1980. A bathroom and other improvements were added in 1982. The Masonic Lodge, which occupied the upstairs, went together with the church and redid the outside of the church with native stone and cedar paneling. An addition was built in 1991. A Fellowship Hall came next, in 1991. In 1987, this church was in the Batesville District where a lay program
was begun. Rev. Joe Sherman was pastor of Clinton United Methodist Church and came to this church at 9 a.m. on the first Sunday of the month. Lay speakers were assigned to come on the other three Sundays of the month. Sunday school was continued at 10 a.m. This con-
tinued even after the church was moved to the Conway District. The church discontinued the lay program when Rev. Nick Lascaro became the full-time preacher. (Article by Lillian Hall, courtesy of Mary Jean Hall) (Editor’s note: Mary Jean Hall says
the only two living members of the church today are herself and Ruth Walls. The church building was purchased by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows who renovated the top floor for use as an emergency shelter.)
The Methodist Church was built in 1904.
Bill Womack, in front of an old school bus, was a Methodist preacher.
John Sandage, with his family, was a preacher at the church.
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Fishing Report
Catfish Habitat
North Arkansas
White River
(updated 8-22017) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) says the only thing that could make a summer day on the White River any better than it already is would be spectacularly mild, sunny, gorgeous days. We've got it here in the Arkansas Ozarks at Cotter. Make a date to get to the White River, bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at Big Spring Park between the morning and afternoon catching sessions. Fluctuating water levels require a variety of baits. The staples will include yellow and pink Power Bait, 1/4 ounce red/ gold spoons, a few jigs including white, black and olive green (White River Zig Jigs perform well) and a Rapala Countdown (gold/black is a favorite). A cup of nightcrawlers or redworms is a must. We're beginning to see some grasshoppers, so try yellow or green hopper baits and skip
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them on the river to attract some curious browns.
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Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir
(updated 8-22017) Bates Field and Stream (501-4701846) said the water is stained and at normal level. The surface water temperature is 90 degrees. Bream are fair on worms and crickets. Crappie are fair on jigs fished close to live cypress trees. Bass are biting well on spinnerbaits, Flukes and Berkley Crazy Legs craws fished close to the edge of the lily pad fields. Catfishing is good on worms and cut shad.
Little Red River
(updated 8-22017) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service said generation on the Little Red has been reduced to 4-6 hours on weekdays and lesser amounts on weekends. Midges, soft hackles and
sowbugs, along with wooly buggers, are working well for fly anglers. White Trout Magnets are recommended for spin fishing. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-3625150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information.
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation 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 8-22017) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 462.24 feet msl and falling with generation and evaporation. The lake is full of shad, and the AGFC just released the nursery pond with more threadfin shad into the lake to help sport fish grow.
Catching is good all over the lake. Black bass can be caught shallow and out to 65 feet on wacky worms, Texas rigged worms, Carolina rigs, football head jigs and topwater baits. Crappie are pretty much suspended in 15-30 feet of water and can be caught on jigs, Beetle Spins and minnows. The big bream are pretty shallow up the rivers, but deeper in main lake (out to 27 feet); use crickets and crawlers, inline spinners, small crank baits and spoons. Walleye are so-so. You will find them roaming the flats throughout the day, and the best way to catch them as been trolling cranks or dragging crawler harnesses. Catfishing is good at night all over the lake on live and prepared baits. Hybrids and white bass are still going good , but are on the move. Many of the super-deep fish have moved shallow. Some can be caught at 25 to 40 feet according to conditions, but they continue to eat off and on all day and night.
Harris Brake Lake
(updated 8-22017) Harris Brake Lake Resort (501889-2745) said the water is somewhat stained and at normal level. Bream are biting well, with some anglers catching 60 to 80 on crickets during all-day trips. Crappie are fair on minnows. Bass are biting well on spinnerbaits and crankbaits. No report on catfish.
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Brewer Lake
(updated 8-22017) Larry Walters at Bones Bait Shop (501-354-9900) said the water is clear and at normal level. The surface water temperature is 85 to 90 degrees. Bream are biting well on crickets fished around brush. Crappie are biting well on minnows and jigs in 15 feet of water. Bass are slow, but a few have been caught on spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Catfishing is slow. White bass are fair.
Sunset Lake
(updated 8-22017) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-7786944) 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.
Saline River Access in Benton
(updated 8-22017) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said catfish are being caught on trotlines baited with brooder minnows, black salties and goldfish. Bass have been biting minnows, small plastic worms and lizards and small crankbaits. Crappie have been slow but some have been caught on No. 6 minnows and Kalin’s Grubs. Bream are fairly easy to catch
with crickets and redworms. Expect to catch plenty of small ones and a big one now and then. Gar are fun and challenging to catch and they'll bite a minnow if you get it anywhere close to them.
Lake Winona
(updated 8-22017) 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.
Arkansas River at Morrilton
(updated 8-22017) Charley’s Hidden Harbor at Oppelo (501-354-8080) said the bad storms on Friday night and very low flow Sunday have made for some rough conditions for this week’s report. Bass have moved off the grassy banks and are sitting deeper on jetties than normal. Spoons and old Critter Getter jigs fished in the cuts below the jetties have been the only way to catch a few, but it’s been poor at best. Bream are biting well on crickets fished below sandbars in the drops.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
****REWARD**** for return of items stolen from storage unit in 2015 that had belonged to Pat Anderson, a retired 22 year veteran who repaired boats, lawn mowers, chainsaws, etc. for many years at his home on Burnt Ridge Road prior to his death.
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#1. Briefcase containing diaries, letters, and accumulated mementos Pat had collected during his time in service.
Pat was decorated by 3 different U.S. Presidents during his service, receiving the Silver Star, Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts and numerous other metals, many from other countries. The following items were also stolen from the storage unit on Hwy 16E: An antique Library Table, Mahogany Silverware Chest, Two computers, Stainless Steel Juicer, RainBow Vacuum cleaner, Queen-sized bed with Oak HeadBoard. REWARD for help in the recovery of items. If you have information Call Rita Anderson 1-501-699-0340
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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.
Shop Booth 75 at Howard's Antiques
for crocheted items, knickknacks, dishes and jewelry.
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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
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.
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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
Shimano 6ft Bicycle
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YARD SALE
Yard Sale at 1072 Henderson Road Clinton, AR August 10, 11 and 12. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Plus size clothes (size 1x to 4x) Elvis pictures, Camper Shell, Bed Liner for a Ford dually truck, household items, lots of knick-knacks, and much more.
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
PRECISION Pressure Washing Allow a Veteran to continue serving you. Call John (479) 244-0338 Free Estimates!
Mowing and Weedeating 745-6605 Free Estimates
REAL ESTATE
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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
DUPLEXES FOR RENT Nice 1000 sqft 2-bedroom Duplexes with appliances. No Pets. No Smoking. $600-$650/month plus deposit.
For Sale Garage Doors Installation and Repair Professional Services Serving Van Buren County and surrounding areas.
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 2500 sqft COMMERCIAL OFFICE OR RENTAL SPACE next to CashSaver in NORTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTER Call (501) 253-0924
For Rent 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
House for Rent 2BR/1BA Central Heat/Air No pets No smoking Deposit and References required Call after 6:00 pm (501)745-2126
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
Call: 501-745-5858 or 501-412-7682
Call: (501)266-2231
Portable Poker Table-Top Reflect A Moment He said, "For if you forgive other people...your heavenly Father will also forgive you."
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Pat's widow especially asked for the return of two special items:
#2. Cedar chest containing the uniform Pat was wearing when he was critically shot multiple times during the Vietnam War.
EMPLOYMENT
August 8, 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.
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.
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
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.
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August 8, 2017
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CHURCH PAGE
Photo by EuGene Smith
Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Fairbanks Community Church. 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
Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch, AR 72013
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Clinton Liberty Tax Service saves your money! Phone: (501) 745-4829 Roses Country Fabrics Rose Hamilton, Owner rosecountryfabric@yahoo.com 306 Main St. Clinton, Arkansas
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August 8, 2017
Pets of the week Couple of old dogs Editorial
In need of a new start
By Anita Tucker/Voice editor
Frog, a yellow pit mix, is about 1 or 2 years old. He has a sweet disposition and is a friendly boy. Frog has been at the animal shelter in Clinton since March and desperately needs a home. Call 745-SNYP (7697) for more information
Goober is looking for a permanent home. He currently is at the Fairfield Bay Animal Shelter. Adoption fee for Goober is $50 during the month of August. The shelter also is in need of donations of food and money and needs volunteers. Call 8846417 for more information.
To the right of this, you will see Tish and Geezer, an ancient pair of dogs, each of whom ended up on the side of a busy road without their owners – owners they probably had for years. People they had loved for ages, that they had spent the biggest part of their lives with. Why did they get thrown away? How they ended up at the animal shelter in Clinton is a story only they can tell. The biggest part of their lives is behind them; did they just get too old to be wanted by uncaring people? Lori Treat, SNYP Arkansas director, thinks Tish is probably about 15 years old, and Geezer is 10 or 12. Treat clipped Tish’s toenails as we talked last week. She is carrying a lot on her shoulders now that SNYP has taken control of the animal shelter. Surprisingly, she seems mostly upbeat, but she admits that she spent most of one day last week in tears. The lives of 72 dogs and cats, numbers change constantly, depend on her and her board. Though the county was supposed to stop taking in animals in January, 62 of them already were there when SNYP took over July 1. Two more came in while I was visiting – both were supposed to be very temporary stays. But something
Location: Clinton Boston Mountain Clinic 465 Medical Center Parkway, Clinton AR 72031 August 19th, 2017 Festivities start at 7:00AM Race Begins at 8:00AM Festivities ends at 11:00AM
has to give. Treat sent a text message to her board members last week saying some “difficult decisions” loomed. Immediately, the word went out on Facebook that animals were about to be euthanized and Treat was villainized. Treat said she never used that word and said that is not the plan. But something’s got to give. The long-term solution, of course, is spaying and neutering. The shorter term solution is foster homes for dogs and cats. Currently, there is only one foster home working with SNYP. There is a three-page application for those who would like to foster. It’s a good deal – foster homes receive food and vet care for the animal they take in. They don’t have to pay an adoption fee while they see if they would like to make this pet a permanent part of their lives. Pets get a temporary place to live to free up space for another animal. It’s a win-win situation. As for Tish and Geezer, Treat says the old dogs deserve a couch in the home of a caring person to live out their lives. I agree. In fact, if you would provide a permanent, loving home for one of these old pups, The Voice will pay the adoption fee. Call us at 745-8040.
Tish was picked up in Damascus last December. She needs a friend to take her home.
This old beagle goes by the name of Geezer. He needs someone to love him for the rest of his life.
Weather warning – The Van Buren County Master Gardeners remind everyone that insects and disease thrive in the hot weather, so keep a close watch on plants and vegetable gardens. For information about the program call Maud Huber at 884-6547 or the Extension office at 745-7117. (Photo submitted by Cynthia Lacken)
Throw a little color into your life with Boston Mountain's “Color Me HEALTHY” 5K Color Run/Walk! This event is absolutely free to it’s participants! Event will include: • 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)
Visit our website or stop by any BMRHC clinic for registration forms or more information. For questions please call Neil @ (870)-448-4115
www.bmrhc.net
Library exhibit – The Fairfield Bay Library will be exhibiting the artwork of Dorothy G. Hendrickson through October. Hendrickson, an award-winning painter, was a resident of Fairfield Bay until her death. All proceeds from sales of the paintings will go to support the Fairfield Bay Animal Shelter.