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Injury sends chief to LR hospital The Clinton police chief was briefly sidelined last week after an accident at his home sent him to a Little Rock hospital. Police Chief John Willoughby was doing yard work Tuesday when he was hit on the head by a falling tree limb. He was taken by helicopter to a Little Rock hospital and treated for a concussion and fractured hand. Willoughby returned home later that night and spent the rest of the week recuperating. He is expected back at work early this week. Willoughby was named police chief in July 2016 after the
Raising the flag
A flag-raising ceremony was held Saturday at the Van Buren County Library. About 40 people were in attendance as Boy Scout Troop 152 raised the flags. The flags and the flag pole were donated and erected by Patterson Masonic Lodge No. 111 and by the Maria Van Buren Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Steve Trawick sang the national anthem. The weather was threatening but held off for the ceremony. (Photos by Robert Gaut)
Willoughby retirement of Toney Parish, who was the city's top cop for 17 years. Previously, Willoughby was police chief in Fairfield Bay. Clinton Mayor Richard McCormac said police Lt. Eric Koonce filled in for Willoughby last week.
Traffic stop leads to weapons charge A pistol with a silencer and laser was discovered last week after a traffic stop in Clinton. According to a report by the Clinton Police Department, an officer stopped a black Dodge with a busted taillight and license plate that was hard to read on U.S. Highway 65 south of Clinton on Jan. 10. The report states that the driver said he did not have his license with him and identified himself as Jesse Reynolds. He told the officer the vehicle was not his. The report states that
Reynolds the officer radioed in the information while he stood beside the car window because the driver was visibly nervous and shaking. The dispatcher stated See Charge on page 5
What's going on
Council picks new mayor, trims budget
Meeting
The longest serving member of the Shirley City Council is now the town's mayor. Lisa Hackett was sworn in Jan. 9 to fulfill the remainder of the term of Johnny Sowell who resigned in December, saying he was no longer willing to deal with other elected officials he believed were doing things behind his back. His resignation was unanimously accepted. Alderman Brad Brown also resigned in December and his resignation was accepted unanimously as well. Randall Gardner was chosen to join the council, leaving one seat still open. Gardner has previously been on the City Council. County Judge Roger Hooper attended the meeting to swear in the new mayor and alderman. The vote on
The Clinton City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Clinton Municipal Airport. The meeting was rescheduled from last week because of a conflict with a Municipal League meeting, according to Mayor Richard McCormac. The meeting is open to the public.
Food truck
Hibachi Express is coming to Clinton. The food truck is expected to roll into town across from Fast Lube on Highway 65 next month. There is also a Hibachi Express in Greenbrier and it gets high marks from many locals.
How convenient
Wade Smith, owner of the Smith's Citgo in Leslie, has purchased property across U.S. Highway 65 and planning to build a convenience store some time this year.
Also expected to be constructed this year is the new location for Clinton Funeral Services on Highway 65, according to Darriel Ezell.
Sparkle and shine
Scrubbies carwash, according to its sign, has a new owner and new equipment. We haven't tried it yet, but a little bird left us a gift a few days ago so we will check it out soon.
How the wind blows
We were getting a cinnamon roll Friday at Donut Palace when we noticed repairs being done on the door. We thought maybe someone was in such a hurry for their doughnut that they busted through the door, but the young lady working there said the wind had blown the door open so hard it damaged the frame. Send your business news to voiceeditor@artelco.com.
Van Buren County Judge Roger Hooper swore in Lisa Hackett as Shirley's mayor last week. (Photo by Kay Weaver) Hackett and Gardner was opposed by Alderwoman Ginny Kimmons Stone who argued that no action had to be taken yet on the vacancies. The other council seat will be filled at the February meet-
ing. The city is asking any Shirley resident interested in helping govern the town to contact City Hall. The council then turned its attention to the 2017 budget. Some changes the council members
agreed to included not giving raises this year, instead considering an end-ofthe-year bonus; trimming the advertising budget from $1,700 to $1,250; cutting Homecoming expenses to $2,000 and the Light Up Shirley expense to $500; and seeking volunteers to mow when the current contract is up. Hackett announced plans to form a committee to seek a grant for the Water Department. Some lines need replaced and water tanks need repairs. Water Department Manager Larry Dollar said the last quote he got for the line work was $175,000. Hackett said Tom Kimmons would be asked to help with the grant search. Another committee Hackett plans to See Mayor on page 5
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The Voice of Van Buren County she had to leave too soon! I want to send out condolences to all who have lost loved ones and get well wishes to everyone who is sick. We have been having an outbreak of sinus and allergy problems. God bless and have a great week.
Kay Weaver Senior Centers
Hope your new year is off to a good start. The weather has been crazy! One day it is 9 degrees and a few days later it is 70. If you don’t like the weather in Arkansas, just wait a few days and it will change. I love the warm better than the cold! The meals at the Clinton center were all my favorites last week. We rally had good crowds to come to eat. The Hartmans had their daughter and husband visiting. They came to hear the music and eat meatloaf, which seems to be a favorite menu. Fried fish was on the menu for Thursday. Clinton served 70 people and Shirley had 33. The VBCAP board met Thursday. Judy Simmons from Scotland had retired after many years on the board. The board welcomed Mr. James Freeman to fill the vacancy. We are going to try to publish the weekly menu in The Voice for all the centers. Let’s make it a New Year’s resolution to eat at the centers more often. The menus vary at each center.
during the holidays were her niece Sarah and Denver Hawkins of Cushing, Oklahoma, and her niece Kathy Berry of Houston, Texas. They visited with Becky and Billy Burgess of Pleasant Valley, too. The Berry family had its annual Christmas dinner at the Shirley First Baptist Church and around 60 attended. John and Rebekah Fincher of Conway had their first child on Nov. 18. His name is Ethan Parker Fincher. Grandparents are Tyrene and Randall Gardner of Shirley and Mr. and Mrs. Fincher of Hot Springs; great-grandparents are Benny and Doris Mae Brown of Shirley. Calla Linn spent Christmas in Orlando, Florida, with her son Kenny and Debbie Linn. Other visitors were grandson Joe and Kristi Linn and daughters from Hastings, Minnesota, Joe’s son Aery Linn of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Debbi’s son Ryan and Liana Smith of St. Augustine, Florida. Calla had great flights and weather, wonderful food and fellowship was enjoyed by all. A lot of people have been sick in this area this winter. Melba TipThelma Murray ton fell and broke both her legs. We wish her a Shirley Lois Comp- speedy recovery. ton’s visitors
Patsy Ward Formosa
We have a new addition to our neighborhood. His name is Rowyn Webster James, he was born on Jan. 6, weighing 8 lbs. and 20 inches long. Rowyn’s parents are Destiny and Chad James and grandparents are Joyce and Johnny James. He was welcomed by brother Jaxton and sister Zaylee. Formosa EH club had our meeting on Tuesday; we had it early and had brunch around 11 a.m. Everyone brought something and we had a great meal. Biscuits, gravy, three flavors home cured bacon, venison sausage, breakfast casserole, fruit salad, butter for the biscuits and jelly, too! It was all good and we had a good meeting too. We got our first look at the new Community Center sign that was our project for the last year. It is going to look really good and will keep people from missing the center when they need to go vote or whatever. David and Pinyan Story of
Rocky Mount, Virginia, visited with his mom, DeLane Story, last week. Rosemary and Wayne Sowell celebrated 53 years of marital bliss recently. Congratulations to them. Rosemary also had cardio ablation surgery a couple months ago and is doing great. She visited with Lorene Oliger on Thursday. I need to do that very same thing, I just can’t seem to get around to all the visiting that I want to do. Marva and RG Ward, Sindee and David Morse, Ryan Morse and Lauren and Maddox Foster all had dinner at Golden Corral on Sunday evening. On Friday, Jan. 13, Lauren and Ben Foster had a new addition to their family, Parker Benjamin Foster, weighing 7 lbs., 12 oz. and 20 inches long. There to welcome him were his grandparents, David and Sindee Morse, Chuck and Janan Foster, great-grandparents, Marva and RG Ward and Anne Morse, big brother Maddox and Aunt Ashley Anderson and cousin Kylah. I went to Clinton today and met up with Bonnie Drewry. We had a catfish dinner at June’s Café, it was good. I enjoyed getting to visit with her for a while,
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Joyce & James Burns Scotland
James and Joyce Burns are back from Alaska and we had a great time visiting with our son Tim and his family. I can't believe the grandchildren are grown, but we are so thankful that they wanted to spend so much time with us. One morning we went outside to the car and there was a young bull moose eating the bushes by the driveway, of course we took pictures and watched him for a long time. He did not seem to mind. The Senior Center will have a pool tournament on Saturday, February 4. If you have not registered before the 4th you can still register at 9:30 that day. Tournament starts at 10 a.m. $10 entry fee. First place winner will receive $100; second place $60 and third place $40. Double elimination for each set of games. Lunch will be available and bingo will be played for the ones that do not play pool. We will be back on schedule for our First Saturday Breakfast on February 4 at the Scotland School Caf-
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Congratulations go to Faye Bone, winner of the 16 West Beautification Project, Holiday Edition, "day time," for her front yard display featuring a beautiful period carriage (See photo on Page 14). The accessories of the display change from October through January but the carriage is always the outstanding feature. Faye said it was made for her husband Paul for his 50th birthday, May 27, 1984. It has been used in two weddings, including Faye's daughter, and has been on display every year during the holidays since sometime in the 1990s. While the carriage is presently outlined in lights as is the small herd of nearby reindeer for night viewing, the details of the fine craftsmanship of the carriage are best appreciated during the daytime. The Spring See Neighbors
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Calendar Fairfield Bay’s emergency management team will host an Open House, Saturday, January 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the fire house near Stringbeanz. Local residents are invit-
ed to enjoy pork loin sandwiches with the trimmings and “Jerry’s Jambalaya” while receiving information on disaster preparation and a walkthrough of the facility. There is no
charge. Drop in It is open to the anytime during public. the opening. The Van Buren The Clinton County Quorum City Council will Court will meet at meet at 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. Thursday, Tuesday, Jan. Jan, 19, at the 17, at the Clinton Courthouse AnMunicipal Airport nex on Highway meeting room. 65 South in ClinThe meeting was ton. The meetpostponed from ing is open to the last Thursday. public.
Clubs Master Gardeners
By Cynthia Lacken
The Van Buren County Mastet Gardeners met on January 9 for its monthly meeting and to officially recognize the class of 201 – April Keeling, Edie Calaway, Jim Morris, Jill Bailey and Linda Lewis (who was unable to attend). The new class was presented copies of The Southern Living Landscape Book and companion Garden Book. They were given a tour of Master Gardener projects in Fairfield Bay and will have a tour of the Clinton projects at next month’s meeting. All new Master Gardeners were assigned a seasoned mentor to support and assist them as they continue
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Senior Menus Clinton Senior Center / Jan. 17-31
Jan. 17: Chicken/dumplings, green beans, stewed tomatoes, blueberry muffins. Jan. 18: Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit. Jan. 19: Pork roast, au gratin potatoes, orange glazed beets, wheat bread, apple cake. Jan. 23: Cheeseburger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, wheat bread, pineapples. Jan. 24: Pinto beans with ham, okra and tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. Jan. 25: Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit. Jan. 26: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, salad, French bread, brownie muffin. Jan. 30: Hamburger, Mexicali corn, baked beans, melon/strawberries. Jan. 31: Chicken spaghetti, peas, Capri blend, breadstick, cake. Clinton Center is open Monday-Thursday Damascus Center is open Tuesday and Thursday
Shirley Senior Center / Jan. 17-31
New Master Gardeners (from left) Jim Morris, Jill Bailey, Edie Calaway and April Keeling. Not pictured is Linda Lewis.
to learn about our organization and projects. Kathy Owens of Fairfield Bay was also installed as vice president for 2017. January is an important month as we plan our work for the upcoming year. Each project has a volunteer lead who will “own” their project or garden. And each project lead will look to the other members to volunteer to work on their project. There
are many different projects available for volunteer work from the plant sale to the butterfly garden and the VBC Courthouse in Clinton to the Ho-Wa totem pole at the entrance to Fairfield Bay. Something for everyone! January also brings unpredictable weather to central Arkansas. One day it will be in the 70s and the next day it might plunge to the teens. The important thing is
call Neighbors community from page 2 or text Jeff Burgess 745-1249. Edition of The 16 West Beautification Project is up next. There is still time to get spring bulbs in the ground for a flower display in a few months. Spring displays can be shortlived so let me know if you have Amanda Berger something stunning going on Highand I'll just mo- way 110 sey on by for a We got about gander and some 2 inches of snow gab. here on the If you have mountain over info about the the weekend. greater Crab- Our boys sure havtree and 16 West enjoyed
ing a snow day from school. Our weather went from snowing to almost 70 degrees this week! That is Arkansas weather for ya! I had a wonderful birthday celebrating with my little family. Thank you to everyone who took the time to call, text or message me. Thomas Holley was sent to the hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning. Please keep him in your prayers. The Highway 110 wom-
W. P. Shetley, John Reeves, and Jim Hawkins attend a January 1917 – singing auxiliary at
Formosa last Sunday. J. C. Jones was operating his moving picture
Old Scotland
By Mary Jean Hall
PUBLIC NOTICE There is a vacancy on the Shirley City Council Any residents within the city limits of Shirley interested in filling the position are asked to submit a letter and/or a resume to P.O. Box 195, Shirley, AR 72153 by January 31, 2017. Selection will be made at the February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting
Jan. 17: Cheeseburger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, wheat bread, pineapple. Jan. 18: Pinto beans with ham, okra and tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. Jan. 19: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, salad, French bread, brownie muffin. Jan. 23: Lemon pepper chicken, baked corn casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie. Jan. 24: Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit. Jan. 25: Swiss steak, rice, okra, roll, apricots. Jan. 26: Chicken/dumplings, green beans, stewed tomatoes, butterscotch bars. Jan. 30: Hamburger, Mexicali corn, baked beans, melon/strawberries. Jan. 31: Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit. Shirley Center is open Monday-Thursday
to be patient, remember to protect plants from the drastic temperature changes and be sure they have adequate moisture. Before you know it, it will be time to start spring pruning! In the meantime, enjoy the beauty of winter. If you have any ques- Scotland Senior Center / Jan. 17-31 tions about beJan. 17: Chicken/dumplings, green beans, coming a Master stewed tomatoes, butterscotch bars. Gardener, please Jan. 18: Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, contact our presi- cornbread, fruit. dent, Maud Huber Jan. 19: Lemon pepper chicken, baked corn at (501) 884-6547. casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie. Jan. 23: Hamburger, Mexicali corn, baked beans, melon/strawberries. Jan. 24: Pinto beans with ham, okra and toen's auxiliary is matoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. Jan. 25: Cheeseburger, creamed peas, heraccepting donations for their bed potatoes, wheat bread, pineapples. Jan. 26: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian spring yard sale. Please contact mixed vegetables, salad, French bread, brownDeb Prout at ie muffin. 501-757-0439. Jan. 30: Creamy chicken spaghetti, peas, CaIf you have pri blend, breadstick, cake. any news please Jan. 31: Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican corncontact me at: bread, fruit. 501-745-4639 or Scotland center is open Monday-Thursday email me: paigeb e r g e r 2 0 1 3 @ Fairfield Bay Senior Center / Jan. 18-31 gmail.com Jan. 18: Baked cod, sweet potato fries, green Verse of the beans, wheat bread, pears. Week: "For the Jan. 19: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian eyes of the Lord mixed vegetables, salad, French bread, brownare on the righ- ie muffin. Jan. 20: Sliced turkey/gravy, sweet potatoes, teous, and His ears are open to cream-style corn, roll, apple crisp. Jan. 24: Baked chicken strips, cauliflower and their prayers; but the face of the cheese sauce, peas and carrots, cookie. Jan. 25: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green Lord is against those who do beans, wheat bread, fresh fruit. Jan. 26: Chicken parmigiana/sauce, spinach evil." -1 Peter salad, green beans, breadstick, spiced peaches. 3:12 Jan. 27: Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding. Jan. 31: Ravioli/sauce, peas and carrots, salmachine and entertaining a large ad, garlic bread, hot cinnamon applesauce. audience. Fairfield Bay Center is open Tuesday-Friday
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Obituaries
brother, Burl Gammill of Fox, Arkansas; three sisters, Linda Boutwell and Mona May of Batesville, Arkansas, and Shirley Brewer of Wichita, Kansas; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Max was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael Gammill; brothers, Ray Gower, Ologie Gammill, Rubin Gammill, Conley Gower and Leon Gower; and two sisters, Louise Southern and Pat Weaver. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Roller Coffman Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas. Interment was at Pordue Cemetery in Onia.
Shane Ward (Photo by Jairo Hernandez)
Amanda McKinnon and Shane Ward
Amanda Sue McKinnon, 40, and son Michael Shane Ward, 17, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2017. Amanda was born December 30, 1976, to Charles and Linda Lamb. Shane was born January 14, 1999, to Christopher Ward and Amanda McKinnon. Amanda and Shane were members at New Life Apostolic of Clinton. Amanda is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Linda Lamb. Shane is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Linda Lamb, and Janie Kennedy. Amanda is survived by her husband, James Joshua McKinnon of Damascus; son, Christopher Austin Ward of Damascus; and sister, Charlene Stafford (Jeff) of Damascus; David, Denise, and Silas Stafford of
Max Gammill
Max J. Gammill, 77, of Onia, Arkansas, passed away January 6, 2017. Max was born on April 27, 1939, in Timbo, Arkansas, to the late Olis and Cleo (Goodman) Gammill. Max
Damascus; Charles, Bobby, Kobe, Evan and Owen Echols, also of Damascus. Shane is survived by his father, Christopher Ward (Katie) of Beebe; stepfather, James Joshua McKinnon of Damascus; siblings, Christopher Austin Ward of Damascus, Chase Huskey, Justin Ward and Riley Ward of Beebe; grandparents, Ernie Ward, Margie Phillips, Doug Kennedy and Michelle Kennedy. Amanda and Shane leaving behind a host of family, friends and their New Life Apostolic Church family. Visitation was Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Bishop Crites Funeral Home. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Fine Arts Building at South Side-Bee Branch School with burial following at Pine Mountain Cemetery in Gravesville, Arkansas, with Pastor Wesley Norris officiating. was an Army veteran and member of the Fairview Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. Max worked for 30 years as the manager of the Van Buren County Water Association. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt. Max will be great missed. Max is survived by his wife, Ruby (Lawrence) Gammill; one son, James Gammill of Onia; one daughter, Kathy Gammill of Onia; one
Mildred Crumley
Mildred Faye Crumley, age 99, passed from this life Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Indian Rock Village, Fairfield Bay. Faye was born May 12, 1917, in Hamilton, Texas to Julius and Pearl Munday. Mildred was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and baking for her neighbors and church family at Old Lexington Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Merrell (Julia) Crumley of San Angelo, Texas; a daughter, Elsie (Noble) Humphries of Choctaw; four grandsons, Cliff Glenn (Jane) Crumley of Texas, Edward Todd (Brenda) Crumley of North Dakota, John A. (Susan) Crumley of Missouri, and Benjamin Trent (Annette) Humphries of Michigan; nine great-grandchildren; one brother; and one sister. Faye was preceded in death by her husband, B.T. Crumley; a son, J.T. Crumley and wife Elleen Crumley; a grandson, Timothy Greg Humphries; three sisters; and four brothers. Visitation was Tuesday, January 11, 2017, at the Clin-
ton Funeral Service Chapel. Services were Wednesday, January 12, 2017, at Old Lexington Cemetery with John A. Crumley and Thomas Nowlin officiating. To sign Mildred's book of memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Johnny McBride
Johnny C. McBride, age 63, of Damascus, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2017. He was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas, on March 30, 1953, to John C. and Veda McBride. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca; father; and sister, Kathy Spraggins. He is survived by his mother; one son, Jonathan McBride (Cassie); one daughter, Tasha Williams (Michael); four brothers, James McBride (Susan), Paul McBride (Phyllis), Billy McBride (Janet), Donald McBride (Carol); and three sisters, Patricia Vaughan (David), Marylyn Eitel (Jeff), and Janice Lucas (Danny); five grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Johnny was a Vietnam veteran and served his country in the Air Force, Air National Guard, and Army National Guard. He was also a loving father and grandfather. He will be deeply and sadly missed by all. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at South Side Baptist Church, Bee Branch, Arkansas, with Pastor Steve Stephens officiating. Arrangements by Roller McNutt Funeral Home Greenbrier, Arkansas.
Harold Forrester
Harold Johnson Forrester, 59, of El Dorado, Arkansas, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on July 26, 1957, to the late Ira and Ha-
January 17, 2017 zel (Foster) Forrester, and passed from this life on January 8, 2017, in El Dorado. Left to cherish his memory are four brothers, Calvin Forrester (Naomi) of Center Ridge, Arkansas, Kenny Forrester (Diane) of Morrilton, Arkansas, Freddy Forrester of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Alden Forrester (Paula) of Mountain Home, Arkansas; one sister, Malinda Dixon of Conway, Arkansas; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Pleasant Grove Community Church in Rupert, Arkansas, with interment following at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton, Arkansas.
David Flowers
David Lynn Flowers, age 66, passed away Tuesday, January 10. He was born November 11, 1950, in the Sunnyside Community of Center Ridge, Arkansas, to Nettie Lee Adams Flowers and the late James Hulon Flowers. David was a gifted piano player and began playing in his church when he was young. David is survived by his wife, Sandra Mooney Flowers; his beloved son, Randy Lynn Flowers of Center Ridge; his mother; two brothers and their wives, Jimmy Don and Pat Flowers of Center Ridge and Mark and Joyce Flowers of Cleveland; and many friends and family. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Friday,
January 13, at Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home with interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Center Ridge.
Dennis Walker
Dennis Ray Walker, age 96, of Leslie, went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2017, at Ozark Health in Clinton. Dennis was born in Boyd, Texas, on November 30, 1920, to John Wesley Walker and Jessie Lillian Pitts Walker. Dennis was a builder, constructing homes all over the county, and a farmer, raising cattle, horses, and also had a dairy. Dennis was a meticulous craftsman who loved to work with his hands building anything that was decorative and useful. He was a man who loved to be outdoors. Dennis was a member of the Leslie Assembly of God Church. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mary, of 75 years; both of his children, Donald Ray Walker and Helen Louise Walker Rains; sisters. Florine Brassfield, Ruth Walker and Zoe Simmons; and brothers Jay Walker, Dannie Walker, Hozy Walker, Robert Walker and Terry Walker. Dennis is survived by one sister, Jessie Faye Brady; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial was at Nubbin Hill.
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console. The weapon was loaded in the chamber and with eight more rounds in the magazine, the report states. Also found in the vehicle was a small plastic bag with a small amount of green leafy substance in it, and several knives of all sizes, according to the report. Reynolds, 20, of Shirley was taken to the Van Buren County
Detention Center and charged with criminal use of a prohibited weapon, a felony; driving on a suspended license; defective equipment; and failure to present insurance. Reynolds told police he did not know the gun was in the car and that it likely would have his fingerprints on it because he had fired it a few days earlier, according to the report.
form is for the annual Homecoming. She will head that committee. The council voted to hold the festivities at its traditional location behind the museum again this year. Last
year's event was held across the street, a move that raised the ire of many. At the end of the meeting, Stone tried to read into the minutes an anonymous letter listing accusations against the former administration. Hackett refused to allow it into the re-
cord, saying anyone who wished to read it could do so after the meeting. The letter is now a matter of public record and should be available at City Hall. The City Council's next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 13, 2017.
Phillips
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felony residential burglary and theft of property, according to the news release. He has been released from the Van Buren County Detention Center on $2,000 bond.
ication. Wheat has been released from the Van Buren County Detention Center on $1,007 bond.
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that Reynolds' drivers license was suspended, and Reynolds was arrested. A second officer searched the vehicle before the wrecker arrived to tow the vehicle. The report states that a pistol with a silencer and laser attached to it was found in the center
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Police Report Shirley man charged in burglary
On January 11, 2017, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff’s office responded to a residential burglary on Carlton Lane in Shirley. When deputies arrived at the incident location, they witnessed a suspect on a red four-wheeler heading into the woods. Deputies located the
four-wheeler at a residence on Berryfield Lane, and a man fitting the description on the suspect on the four-wheeler. Deputies also found stolen property from the incident location, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Deputies arrested Timothy John Phillips, 31, of Shirley. Phillips is being charged with
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December 2016 Marriages
Michael Hollister, 22, of Clinton and Carrie Gatlin, 19, of Clinton Bobby Strnad, 52, of Quitman and Rose Pool, 39, of Quitman Justin Taylor, 32, of Bee Branch and Danielle Smith, 27, of Bee Branch Richard Collins, 52, of Scotland and Shawna Acuff, 40, of Scotland Kalvin West, 25, of Clinton and Alexis Kelly, 19, of Clinton Larry Lumpkins, 56, of Clinton and Mary Bragalone, 49, of Clinton
2 charged after traffic stop
On January 6, 2017, sheriff’s deputies made two arOn January 5, rests during a traffic 2017, deputies from stop. Gordon Brian the Van Buren Coun- Cox, 47, of Mountain ty sheriff's office re- Home and Sheena sponded to a distur- Marie Wainscott, 21, bance call of a wom- of Midway face drug en beating on a door. charges after the stop, When they arrived, according to a news they found 32-year- release from the sherold Amber R. Wheat iff’s office. Cox and of Conway at the res- Wainscott were found idence. After speak- to be in possession of ing with Wheat, dep- illegal drugs and drug acuties arrested her on paraphernalia, charges of felony pos- cording to the news session of drug para- release. Deputies alphernalia, and misde- so found Cox to be meanor public intox- on parole and Wain-
Disturbance call leads to arrest
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December 2016 Divorces
Clinton: Kevin M. Lowder, 6304 Highway 95 W, Nov. 30, 2016, Chapter 7. Damascus: Kay-
la and Jeremiah Lynch, 284 Arkansas 124 West, Nov. 30, 2016, Chapter 13. Clinton: Donita Marie Hurley, 349 Hall St., Dec. 7, 2016, Chapter 7. Clinton: Jessica Marie Hensley (aka Jessica Daugherty), 241 Mae Road, Dec. 2, 2016, Chapter 13. Damascus: Martin Lowell and Celia Jane Main (aka Celia Jane Watkins), 250 Mill Bridge Road, Dec. 14, 2016, Chapter 7. Damascus: Tyann Ellison, 288 Solomon Grove Road, Dec. 12, 2016, Chapter 13.
Suspect 1
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scott to be a parole absconder. Both Cox and Wainscott are being charged with felony possession of controlled substance and felony possession of drug paraphernalia.
The credit cards were used at the Walmart in Clinton and several other stores from Clinton to Conway. The suspects may also be involved in break-ins and fraudulent use of credit cards in other areas of the state. A $500 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the two suspects. If you come in contact with or have information of the whereabouts of these two suspects, call the Van Buren sheriff's office at 745-2112 or call 911. All information is confidential.
Hazel Bramlett vs. David Bramlett Roger Willoughby vs. Sue Willoughby Ashley Olsen vs. Michael Olsen Dena Rollins vs. Kyle Rollins Shelby Wiggleton vs. Paul Smith Aaron Biggs vs. Brenda Biggs Keelie Dennison vs. Justin Dennison Alicia Housley vs. Kevin Housley
Bankruptcies
Suspects sought after break-in
The Van Buren County sheriff's office is asking for help identifying and finding two African-American females who broke into a vehicle on Mariposa Loop in Van Buren County. The two suspects took a purse from the vehicle, and fraudulently used credit cards belonging to the victim.
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Must attend the whole course to get a certificate. For more information or to sign-up for the class, please call Marilee Maliszewski at 501-253-1077.
This Van Buren County prisoner transport van made its own parking space Friday, Jan. 13, during a busy court day in downtown Clinton.
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Van Buren County Aging Program, Inc.,a non-profit organization in Clinton, AR is taking bids for a 2000 Chrysler Voyager and a 2003 Dodge Caravan. These vehicles are being sold as-is with no warranty. Refer questions and bids to Van Buren County Aging Program, 311 Yellowjacket Lane, Suite 2, Clinton, AR 72031, (501) 745-2244. Bids will be opened February 1, 2017.
VBCAP reserves the right to reject any and all bids under $1000.00.
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Lute Mountain Community Church
Church began with tent, wood benches By Billy G. Wilson
Lute Mountain Community Church was started around 1980. My wife Linda's twin sister and her husband bough some property out on Lute Mountain with the intention of building a home on it. I was born in Prim in Cleburne County and had never heard of the place. Linda's sister and some of her husband's kinfolk got the idea of building a church to worship at as there was not one close around. I was just starting to do some preaching and they contacted me to come over and preach for them and help them get started building a church. I came over and preached my first two sermons for them under the trees where the church sets now. They asked me to be their pastor but I did not feel like I was ready. Brother Larry Duncan showed up, I believe around the third Sunday, and preached for us. I told about all who was listening that I felt like he was the man God sent to start the church. Brother Duncan, in a short while, had accepted and it was not long before he appointed me to be an assistant pastor and teacher. we purchased a tent and made some benches out of flat wood nailed over some cut timber blocks. It was hot summer time, we held most of our services out-
side for some time. I believe we started most of our building with two little buildings out back, His and Hers, and had a well drilled. We were blessed from every direction, including what we called the Bee Branch Bunch, coming from Bee Branch, consisting of Brother Wayne Lankford and his family and some friends. Brother Wayne was a carpenter, and boy, did we need him. I was a lot of things, but carpenter was not one of them. We were blessed with so much, including financial support, if I started naming them, I am sure I would leave some out. I'll just let God pay them as I am sure he will. Shortly after, I became the pastor and built it into a Christen-School as my kids had been going to a Christian-School K through 12 and had kids from all around coming to it. We got up to 36 children at one time, we had it running for around 15 years. I graduat-
ed my kids as well as several others. I have records of around 200 kids that came and went to and from the school. I did not have to choke a one of them. Sic. I had a few that gave us a little problem but not much and we worked every one of them out. I made a commitment to myself that no child would enter the school without receiving something that would benefit him on down the road, even if he had to remember it later. The church had some moving revivals. I believe I baptized and helped baptize over a hundred people, five of them under the Shirley bridge around midnight with the temperature around 40 degrees. It was not my idea, i just went along with the others. I did some praying that night. The Lute Mountain Community Church and school holds a big spot in my heart. We currently have 13 to 15 members.
Monday – Breakfast: Waffles, ham or cereal, fruit. Lunch: Cheeseburger, french fries, baked beans, apple slices, caramel dip. Tuesday – Breakfast: Biscuit/gravy or cereal, fruit. Lunch: Chicken fajitas, seasoned corn, spicy pintos, pineapple melon salad, chocolate chip cookie. Wednesday – Breakfast: Banana nut muffin, cheese stick or cereal, cranberries. Lunch: Ham and cheese Hot Pocket, tater tots, carrot sticks, fresh fruit cup. Thursday – Breakfast: Cheese toast, fruit yogurt or cereal, fruit. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup, crackers, peanut butter sandwich, salad, apple salad. Friday – Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, ham, toast/jelly or cereal, fruit. Lunch: Meatloaf, mashed
potatoes, green beans, buttered carrots, fresh citrus fruit cup, rolls.
Clinton Elementary
Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, cheese stick, orange. Lunch: Chili mac, corn, salad, pears. Tuesday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, apple wedge. Lunch: Ham and potato soup, broccoli and carrots/Ranch, Italian bread, fruit. Wednesday – Breakfast: Ham and cheese biscuit, pears. Lunch: Taco, refried beans, muffin square, peaches. Thursday – Breakfast: Pancakes, applesauce. Lunch: Turkey roast, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, juice. Friday – Breakfast: Cereal, graham crackers, peaches. Lunch: Ham and cheese on sub bun, baked chips, blackeyed peas, raisins.
Clinton Junior & Senior High
Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tarts, fruit. Lunch: Enchilada, breadstick or chili/cheese burrito, salad, refried beans, peaches. Tuesday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Hamburger or turkey and cheese on sub bun, salad, oven fries, fruit. Wednesday – Breakfast: Pancake pup, applesauce. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup, crackers, PB&J sandwich or pizza and corn, salad, juice/fruit. Thursday – Breakfast: Funnel cake, hot cinnamon apples. Lunch: Chicken or steak fingers, creamed potatoes, black-eyed peas, rolls, apple crisp, pears. Friday – Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, fruit. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, breadstick or corn dog, salad, baked beans, mixed fruit.
UACCM Honor students The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton announces the Chancellor’s List and Academic Honors List of students for the fall 2016 semester. The Chancellor’s List is made up of full-time students who completed at least 12 college-level credit hours with a 4.00 grade point average. Students
named as Chancellor’s Scholars in Van Buren County follow (in alphabetical order by city): Damascus – Kyla Duvall Fairfield Bay – Casey Allen The Academic Honors list is made up of full-time students who completed at least 12 college-level credit hours with a 3.50
to 3.99 grade point average. Students named as Academic Honors students follow (in alphabetical order by city): Bee Branch – Clay Williams Cleveland – Zakkary Knoerr Clinton – Pamela Caltrider, Aaron Freeman, Jamie Slack, Brooklynn Wiley Shirley – Courtney Perry
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Local boy gets taste of the world In June 1918, William Emery Pennington was summoned by the War Department to join the United States' efforts in World War I. The farm boy from Morganton vowed to write in his journal every day he was away from home. He was true to his word. Spending a couple of months in Fayetteville, Pennington's company then headed to Washington, D.C. and finally to New York where they set sail aboard the Vasarica on Sept. 4, 1918, heading for England. Pennington was not impressed with life on the high seas: Sept. 7th, 1918: Still going. Traveling by sea is somewhat monotonous to me. Pennington spent several days in the hospital after arrival and encountered his first experience with a military death, writing that "It is reported that Private Stone died to-day over at the hospital." He gave no other details. On Oct. 19, the soldiers "loaded up their equipment in side door Pullmans" and headed for France. This is where Pennington would spend the rest of the war. He records day after day of drills, training, hiking and building bridges, with an occasional pass to a nearby village. On Nov. 11, 1918, he writes: It has been officially announced today that Germany signed the armistice yesterday. Bells were rung in this and the neighboring villages. Though on Nov. 20, Pennington said in his journal that "it is rumored that we will likely go home pretty soon," it would be three more months before he was back on Arkansas soil. During that time, he celebrated Christmas away from his loved ones. Here is his account of the day. Dec. 25, 1918: A Christmas in France under unusual situations as I am quartered in an old dye factory building, said to be a German dye plant, located in Pont Rosseau, a suburb of Nantes. My bed is composed of a cement floor with about a one inch layer of straw and three blankets. My Christ-
William Emery Pennington in his WWI uniform. mas dinner consisted of coffee, bread, boiled beef, gravy, corn, bread pudding and an apricot, and was eaten out in the open on a stone wall. In the afternoon some YMCA men accompanied by an American girl, together with the Army talent on this post, put on a little entertainment. I went out in town on a pass after supper. I can hardly believe it is Christmas day. On Jan. 10, 1919, Pennington boarded the U.S.S. Manchuria to begin the trip home. Jan. 16, 1919: To-day is my birthday and I didn't think of the fact until about the middle of the forenoon. I am 23 years old. They say we have been crossing the Gulf Stream to-day. The sea has been and still is to-night rough. Waves have been sloshing upon the top deck occasionally all day. Warm weather. When Pennington awoke on Jan. 22, he was in a harbor in Hoboken, New Jersey. He was briefly quarantined on the ship when someone in his barracks came down with diptheria. When the quarantine was lifted, Pennington got a pass to New York where he visited the Woolworth building, the aquarium and the Statue of Liberty. On Jan. 30, Pennington left Camp Merritt, N.J., and headed south by way of Washington, D.C.,
where he toured the National Zoo, "which proved to be a very interesting trip," the Washington Monument and Union Station. On Feb. 21, 1919, Pennington's discharge papers came through, and he headed back to Van Buren County. Here are his final entries. Feb. 23rd, 1919: Was at home all day to-day. All the boys and Allie home. Feb. 24, 1919: Worked some fertilizing the garden and getting drifts off the fence. Visited Clayton Graddy a short while in the afternoon and brought Ma home who had been visiting there this afternoon. It was back to normal life, the fields, the family, the routine. But it was never the same again for this 23-year-od farm boy who had experienced the world in his eight months and eight days away from home. (William Emery Pennington's family is loaning his journal to the state archives in Little Rock. We would like to thank them for first loaning it to us.)
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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. Feb. 3, 2017; drawing will be at 4 p.m. Feb. 3. This month's Word Find sponsor is Southern Belle Salon, Highway 65 South, Clinton.
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Fishing Report
Free fly-fishing classes set for Heber Springs Some of the regular contributors to the weekly Fishing Report who keep everyone up to date on the state's trout fishing opportunities also provide the chance for trout novices or anyone else who wants to expand their horizons to learn how to fish for trout and to learn to tie flies for casting on the trout waters. One of those is Greg Seaton of Little Red Fly Fishing Trips, who has a free fly-fishing class set for February. Seaton says the four consecutive weeks of classes begin Thursday, Feb. 16, and will run each Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Heber Springs. The class is
open to all beginning and novice fly-fishing enthusiasts (older youths and adults). Younger youths are welcome if accompanied by an adult. No fishing tackle is required, but if anyone has a question about their personal rod, reels or flies, bring them to the class and Seaton will answer any questions. The class will be held at church's Family Life Center. Those planning to attend should contact Seaton in advance (call 501-690-9166) to reserve a spot. If you cannot attend all the classes, Seaton still urges you to register and feel free to attend the classes you can. There is no cost for the classes.
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days and sporadic generation on weekends. This is providing great river conditions for this time of year on the Little Red. With the current lake level below seasonal pool, Lowell expects this pattern to continue. For fly fishing, he recommends midges, soft
Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)
(updated 1-112017) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip ‘em All Guide Service said the Little Red is receiving power generation on week-
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hackles, egg pattern, sowbugs and streamers. For Trout Magnet fishing, we recommend white and cotton candy-colored bodies on gold jigheads. 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
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 455.18 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 461.44 msl). (updated 1-112017) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level at Greers Ferry is at 455.23 feet msl and it is almost 7 feet below normal pool for this time of year, as they are working on the dam. The temperature is around 45 degrees. The black bass fishing is going good on spinnerbaits and small crankbaits for the shallow. Use C-rigs and football head jigs for the deeper fish as well as a drop-shot rig. The fish in between can be caught with the same as the deep fish and some bigger crankbaits coming in to play. Look for bait on points and humps, and concentrate in 25-40-foot range. No report on bream. The catfish are eating jugs and lines baited with crawfish and dog
food. The crappie fishing is on and off day to day, with the best action around some wood, whether it be pole timber or brush piles. Most will be suspended in the 25-45-foot range and minnows and jigs working best. Walleye are eating in the clearer areas of the lake better than the rest on small jigs. Also try drop-shots and minnows on the bottom in the 4045 foot range; some up by and in the rivers may be shallower on certain days. The hybrid and white bass are eating well all over the lake on spoons, in-line spinners, hair jigs and swimbaits. Look for bait and schools of fish in 25-70 feet of water.
Harris Brake Lake
(updated 1-112017) Whiskers Sporting Goods (501-889-2011) said crappie are biting great on BBQ Chicken, Cajun Crickets, Blue Ice, Shimmer, Monkey Milk, Crystal, bone/chartreuse, Penny Back Shad and 1.25-inch Itty Bit Swim’r and minnows. Catfish are biting on minnows and worms and shad. Bass are hitting buzzbait, worms and minnows. White bass are biting Great Baby Shad and 1.25-inch Itty Bit Swim’rs, Cajun Spin and Silver Minnow. Bream are biting crickets and worms.
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er’s Marina reported black bass are good and are biting on wacky rig worms and jigs. Blacks can be caught in 25-30 feet on drop-offs and creek edges. Kentucky bass fishing has been excellent lately. Kentucky bass are being caught on jigs. They can be found in 30 of water, mixed in with the blacks. White bass are good. Use Rooster Tails, CC Spoons or deep diving Bandits and Bombers. They are mostly found at the east end of the lake and right off the lake. Crappie fishing excellent. Crappie are being caught on crappie minnows and jigs (use chartreuse and white with very light line). Crappie are 20 to 30 feet deep, at the tops of structure near the edges of the channels, and on the old road beds. Lots of 11-14-inch crappie are being caught, should be so great winter fishing. Bream fishing has been slow and there have been no reports. If you’re going to find them, they should be in about 25 feet on the bottom; use crickets and live worms. Catfishing also is slow. The ones biting are being caught in 25 feet of water using stink bait, small bream or chicken livers.
Lake Norrell
(updated 1-112017) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-7786944) said some nice bream were being caught recent-
ly on crickets and redworms. Good size fish but not in big numbers. Tightline around deep structure to find a few. Bass fishing has been fair with minnows and various plastics fished around docks. Catfish have been biting fair on minnows and nightcrawlers. This week, there were a few good crappie reports on crappie minnows, but that’s all they had heard.
Arkansas RIver (Morrilton)
(updated 1-112017) Charley’s Hidden Harbor at Oppelo (501-354-8080) said few people have been fishing due to the weather. Catfish are in deeper holes, mostly in the holes on the downstream side of jetties. Use skipjack and nightcrawlers for best results. Sauger are on the front side of Lock and Dam No. 9. Fish the jetty tips in the swirl. Throw downstream with a speck rig and pull through the swirl. Duck hunting has been really good this year with a great deal of all species. Mallards have moved in. I have never seen all the species as there has been all season. Please, hunters, pick up your shells and trash. Also, we had a truck and trailer slide off the ramp. Remember that when you get at the end of the ramp, where the water is, you can stop.
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CHURCH PAGE
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Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Lute Mountain 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 4940 Highway 9 W Clinton 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 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
Lute Mountain Community Church near State Highway 16, Victory Lane RR 1, Shirley, AR 72153 (501) 723-8299
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Roses Country Fabrics Rose Hamilton, Owner rosecountryfabric@yahoo.com 306 Main St. Clinton, Arkansas
501-592-1036
January 17, 2017
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Voice of Van Buren County
Classifieds • Legal SERVICES
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Gas Range, $75.00
Renew your subscription to The VOICE of Van Buren County by calling (501)7458040 or mail your check to The VOICE of Van Buren County, P. O. Box 196, Clinton, AR 72031
Chambers' Cabinets reopened on The New Road.
Full kitchens, baths, counter tops, entertainment centers, laminate tops Call Larry: (501)253-0835 Call Tom: (501)253-5142
excellent running order ******** Let me by the "Angel By Your Side" Providing House Cleaning,
The cost is $5.00 for 25 words.
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WANTED Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition. Call Tom 501-745-4378
RESEARCH Reflect A Moment He said, "Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets."
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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.
Call (501)757-0061 for a conversation with Linda about your personal needs.
HELP WANTED Mature S.W.F. to be House Keeper/ Assistant Live on Premises Good Opportunity for a good person. Call: (501)592-3945
Seasoned Firewood $50.00/rick Alread area Call: (501) 652-6369
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 RENT: Available January 1, 2017 in Bee Branch area. 600 sq ft efficiency apartment. Full size appliances, fully furnished. Free water, trash service and yard care. $500.00/month. $300.00 deposit. Call (501) 581-8640 after 2:00 p.m.
Small office space for rent in commercial building on Main Street in Clinton. Clean, newly painted, very nice wood flooring.
BREEDING AGE BULLS
$250/month plus deposit. Call (501)253-1881
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PERFORMANCE DATA GENTLE ALL VACCINATED LIMOUSIN AND LIMFLEX Thomas Farms, Chimes, AR thomascattlefarms.com
Hm: 501-745-8728 Off: 501-745-8484
FOR LEASE 2500 sqft COMMERCIAL OFFICE OR RENTAL SPACE next to CashSaver in NORTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTER Call (501) 253-0924
For Sale
16'x70' 2000 Sunshine Mobile Home one 1 acre in the Shirley area. 2BR/2BA, Furniture included, New Carpet, Metal Carport. Price: $25,000. Call: (501)253-2503
5BR/3BA Home with Full Basement, Large Porch on 13 Acres in Botkinburg area. Price: $195,000
LEGAL
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION MCENTIRE INVESTMENTS CORPORATION PETITIONER VS. CASE NO. CV 2016-202 FRANK HOYLE, FRANKLIN W. DEMBO, ELLA KNIGHT; THEIR HEIRS AND ASSIGNS; AND CERTAIN LANDS LYING IN VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS; And any person, entity, or organization, Claiming any right, title, interest or Township or claim in and to: PT/ SW1/4 NW1/4, Section 11, Township 11N, Range 14W, Van Buren County, Arkansas; SW1/4 SE1/4 NE1/4, Section 14, Township, 12N, Range 14W, Van Buren County, Arkansas; PT. W1/2 SW1/4, Section 30, Township 10N, Range 13W, Van Buren County, Arkansas. RESPONDENT WARNING ORDER TO: ELLA KNIGHT You are hereby warned to appear in this Court within thirty (30) days from the first date of publication of the Warning Order and answer the complaint of the Petitioner. Your failure to file a written answer within thirty (30) may bar you from answering or asserting any defense you have. Given under my hand and seal this 12th day of January , 2017. VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK By: /s/ Janice Cook D.C. (SEAL)
Call for Appointment: (501)745-2124
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY LOUZELL HENRY, deceased NO. PR-2016-104 NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 2887 Hwy 124 Damascus, AR 72039 DATE OF DEATH: November 14, 2016 Terri Hicks was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the above-named decedent on January 11, 2017. A contest of the probate can be affected 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 17th day of January, 2017. Terri Hicks, Personal Representative By: /s/ KENT TESTER KENT TESTER, I.D. No. 89123 Tester Law Firm, P.A. Attorney at Law 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7077 FAX 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com
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EMPLOYMENT
Van Buren County Water Association is seeking to fill full time temporary water technician position (could possibly become permanent). Applicant will be required to assist in making service taps, repairing main leaks, reading meters and a variety of other utility functions. Good driving record is a must. Applications may be picked up at the Van Buren County Water Association Office located at 1214 Highway 95 East, Clinton. No phone calls.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION MCENTIRE INVESTMENTS CORPORATION PETITIONER VS. CASE NO. CV 2016-202 FRANK HOYLE, FRANKLIN W. DEMBO, ELLA KNIGHT; THEIR HEIRS AND ASSIGNS; AND CERTAIN LANDS LYING IN VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS; And any person, entity, or organization, Claiming any right, title, interest or Township or claim in and to: PT/ SW1/4 NW1/4, Section 11, Township 11N, Range 14W, Van Buren County, Arkansas; SW1/4 SE1/4 NE1/4, Section 14, Township, 12N, Range 14W, Van Buren County, Arkansas; PT. W1/2 SW1/4, Section 30, Township 10N, Range 13W, Van Buren County, Arkansas. RESPONDENT WARNING ORDER TO: FRANKLIN W. DEMBO You are hereby warned to appear in this Court within thirty (30) days from the first date of publication of the Warning Order and answer the complaint of the Petitioner. Your failure to file a written answer within thirty (30) may bar you from answering or asserting any defense you have. Given under my hand and seal this 12th day of January , 2017. VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK By: /s/ Janice Cook D.C. (SEAL)
LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION CASE NO. CV 2016-202 MCENTIRE INVESTMENTS CORPORATION PETITIONER VS. FRANK HOYLE, FRANKLIN W. DEMBO, ELLA KNIGHT; THEIR HEIRS AND ASSIGNS; AND CERTAIN LANDS LYING IN VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS; And any person, entity, or organization, Claiming any right, title, interest or Township or claim in and to: PT/ SW1/4 NW1/4, Section 11, Township 11N, Range 14W, Van Buren County, Arkansas; SW1/4 SE1/4 NE1/4, Section 14, Township, 12N, Range 14W, Van Buren County, Arkansas; PT. W1/2 SW1/4, Section 30, Township 10N, Range 13W, Van Buren County, Arkansas. RESPONDENT AMENDED NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION Notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in and to the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas: Parcel 1: Part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (pt. SW1/4 NW 1/4), Section Eleven (11), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Fourteen (14) West, Van Buren County, Arkansas described as beginning at the Southeast Corner of said SW 1/4 NW 1/4, Section 11, T-11-N, R-14-W: Thence West 183.00 feet along the south line of said SW 1/4 NW 1/4 to a point; Thence N 01 22" 30" W 205.20 feet to a point: Thence N 88 22" E 188.00 feet to a point on the east line of said SW 1/4 NW 1/4: Thence South 210.50 feet along said east line to the point of beginning. Containing 38,549 square feet or 0.89 acres according to the Charles Neal Survey filed in Survey Book B Page 492. Parcel 2: Part of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (Pt. W 1/2 SW 1/4), Section Thirty (30), Township Ten (10) North, Range Thirteen (13) West, Van Buren County, Arkansas. Described as beginning at a point 1275.0 feet north of the SE Corner of said W1/2 SW1/4; Thence West 210.0 feet; Thence North 200.45 feet to a county road; thence along said county road N 87 22" 45" E 210.22 feet; thence south 210.0 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.0 acre, more or less, and subject to all roadways and easements which might be of record. Parcel 3: The southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter (SW1/4 SE1/4 NE1/4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Twelve (12) North, Range Fourteen (14) West, Containing 10 acres, more or less. The properties described herein were conveyed to McEntire Investments Corporation via Limited Warranty Deeds issued pursuant to a tax sale conducted by the Commissioner of State Lands, State of Arkansas under the provisions of Act 626 of 1983, as amended, after the properties remained unredeemed following expiration of the time required by law. The last person, firm or corporation to pay taxes on the above described real property were Frank Hoyle, Franklin W. Dembo and Ella Knight. All persons, firms, corporations, or improvement districts that can set up any right to the real property conveyed and forfeited is hereby notified to appear herein, before the Circuit Court of Van Buren County, to assert his/hers/its title or interest in said properties and to show why the title to the real property should not be confirmed, quieted and vested in Petitioner herein, in fee simple. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 20th day of December, 2016. /s/ Ester Bass VAN BUREN COUNTY CLERK BY /s/ Lori Jones . DC NATHAN S. MORGAN, 2008269 Morgan Law Firm, P.A. Attorney for Petitioner 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
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
Call 745-8040 to place an ad in the classifieds
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The Voice of Van Buren County
January 17, 2017
Shirley basketball
Story by Brian Crotts/Photos by Tim Widener
The Shirley Blue Devils (23-5, 9-0) bounced back with a vengeance after suffering an early exit in the Greers Ferry Lake Classic, winning three straight conference games. The Blue Devils had home wins against Rural Special and Concord and traveled to Timbo to defeat the Tigers. The margin of victory in the three games was 35 points. The victory over Concord clinched the 1A Region 2 South Conference Title and top seeding in the District Tournament for the Blue Devils.
Senior Clay Bullard
Senior Sean Widener
Cover art Reanon Harris, a 10th-grader at South Side School, won with her artwork for the Downey phone book. Her art work will be featured on the inside cover of the phone book and won her $250. She is the daughter of Crystal and Bert Harris. (Photo by Wendy Gross)
Yard art
This carriage has almost become a holiday icon on 16 West since for the past 20 years, for almost four months each year, it is the featured item in a changing display in Faye Bone's front yard. For more see The Crabtree News. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
Senior Austin Phillips