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TUESDAY, February 7, 2017 / Vol. 3 Issue 6 / 75 cents
The founders and early members of the Van Buren County Rescue Squad were recognized at Saturday's dinner. More photos, Page 6.
'We don't say thanks enough,' Hooper tells dinner crowd More than 170 people gathered Saturday evening to remember a devastating time in Van Buren County history and to say thank you to those who helped the county through it. County Judge Roger Hooper said simply, "We don't say thanks enough," as he did just that to the heroes -- law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, volunteers with chainsaws and others -- who rallied to the rescue on the night of Feb. 5, 2008, when an EF-4 tornado ripped a path through the county and left three people dead and millions of dollars in damage. Less than three months later, a second torna-
do roared through leaving more devastation in its wake. The first responders and the volunteers were there to help once again. They also were there when one of the worst ice storms in the county's history left some without power for weeks, driving on nearly impassable roads to check on folks who couldn't get out of their houses, to make sure they had water, food and firewood. They also are there when a fire breaks out at a stranger's home at 2 a.m. on a winter night, or a car rolls down an embankment and the driver is trapped inside until "the Jaws of Life" can get him out. Taking the lead
What's Going On Last chance
Feb. 9 is the last day to enter The Voice's Valentine contest. Just send us a photo of your favorite Valentine, be it a person, pet or couple, and if we draw your name you will win a prize. Grand prize is a bouquet of flowers from Main Street Florist and dinner for two from L'Attitude Bistro. E-mail those photos to thevoice@artelco. com or bring them by our downtown Clinton office.
Holiday closing
We'll be here, but the post office will be closed Feb. 20 for Presidents Day, so your Voice newspaper will arrive a day later than usual. If you usually get your paper on Tuesday, look for it Wednesday. The newspaper office will be open its usual hours for business.
Meetings
The Clinton City Council held a special meeting last week. The only item on the agenda concerned an employee's vacation time. The regular meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. the Clinton Municipal Airport. It is open to the public. The Van Buren County Quorum Court is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Courthouse Annex on Highway 65 in Clinton. The meeting is open to the public.
Business
The Southern Hibachi Express has pulled into town. We spotted it late last week on Highway 65 South, across from Mister Lube. Still unsure on when it opens. Send items of interest to voiceeditor@ artelco.com.
on showing gratitude for the county's amazing corps of first responders and volunteers is a group of 10 people called the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (Aaron Lodge No. 4). The group's Millard Wagner knows first-hand the importance of those first responders. He and his wife, Debbie, have lived through four tornadoes that hit their homes. Asked if she felt they have a target on their roof, she acknowledges that she gets nervous when temperatures start to climb into the 70s in the middle of winter. Millard Wagner told the Voice that it is impossible to describe how a victim feels when the sirens get close and you
100 days ofOnschool January 24th,
South Side kindergartners celebrated 100 days of school. To celebrate, they dressed up as “100 year old� folks, and paraded through the hallways of the South Side Elementary and High School buildings as older students cheered them on. The kindergartners were led by teachers Christy Barger and Elizabeth Boyce, also disguised as elderly citizens. (Photos and information from Pierce Grissen/ student journalist)
know help is almost at hand. It is important to him that first responders know just how much they are appreciated. This year's dinner featured chili, hamburgers, hot dogs and desserts made by a couple of the county EH Clubs (see some of their recipes on Page 8). There were a few speakers, all of whom kept their talks short. "We're running way ahead of schedule," mistress of ceremonies Jeana Williams announced at one point. Included in the event was the presentation of a plaque of appreciation to the families of three law enforcement officers who died in 2016. The widower
Millard Wagner and the Odd Fellows have organized the Emergency Responders Dinner each year since 2009. Wagner and his wife Debbie have had four homes damaged or destroyed by tornadoes, the first time in the mid-1990s. He says it's hard to explain what the sound of a siren means when a tornado has hit and you know help is about to arrive. of corrections officer Lisa Mauldin of Miller County was there to accept a plaque presented by Sheriff Scott Bradley.
Fairfield Bay Mayor Paul Wellenberger spoke about See Dinner on page 7
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Calendar The Van Buren County Cattlemen Association will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2017, at Western Sizzlin’ in Clinton. This month’s sponsor is Robert’s
Tractor. The Van Buren County Friends of the Library is holding a Chocolate Lovers Delight from 5-7 p.m. Monday, February 13, from
Malone
The Ozark Health Auxiliary will be having a Valentine Bake Sale in the
in a few days, Nina. There’s not much going on in Formosa. I guess this weather is keeping people inside and quiet! Get well wishes to all who are sick. God bless and have a great week.
Certification
Clinton Treasurer/Recorder Dena R. Malone has maintained her status as a certified municipal official through the Arkansas Municipal League’s Voluntary Certified Continuing Education Program. She was among municipal officials completing 21 hours of study in subjects such as procedural rules, budgeting, personnel management, methods of effective leadership and more. To maintain certification, graduates must complete six hours of continuing education classes each year.
at the library in Clinton. Create your own sampler box for $5. Several prizes also will be raffled. For more information, call 7452100.
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Get well wishes to Rylan Ward. He has been sick and staying home with Grandma Marva. Get well prayers go out to Judy Drew. She goes into the hospital for surgery on Monday. Let’s remember her in our prayers. Margie Pounds and I made anothGeorge McIn- er trip to Conway tosh, owner of George on Tuesday to pick McIntosh Service up her new glasses. and locally known as We also went bowl“Generator George,” ing and had lunch at recently attended a Golden Corral, then dealer conference in went shopping. We Nashville for the Gen- made a day of it and erac brand of genera- enjoyed ourselves tors. McIntosh said he very much. I talked to Marlearned about an item that will monitor a pro- ion Smith today. pane tank’s gas lev- She is still in rehab el and send a text or and doing good. email as to how much She had a birthday gas is in it. the tank. on Feb. 2, so hapMcIntosh is a licensed py belated birthday, master electrician Marion! who has been in busiNina Gray has ness for over 35 years. been sick with a He has been a certi- stomach bug, but is fied Generac dealer doing better. Hope you are lots better for over 15 years.
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It seems to have been a pretty quiet week up here on the mountain. February 2017 has finally come. The kids at school are preparing for their Valentines Day parties! I know our two boys are very excited about it. Grace Church had the pleasure of getting to hear the evangelist Herb Wilson on Sunday. Grace also had a team of seven men leave for a mission trip to Honduras. Please be in prayer for our brothers in
I am writing this on Friday and by the time that you get to read it, you will have been to our Scotland First Saturday Breakfast or you will have missed it. We are looking forward to seeing all of our friends again as we did not have our breakfast in January. This year is already going by too fast, the first week of February is already over. We will let you know who won the pool tournament at the Scotland Senior Center that was Saturday, Feb. 4. Hope you got to come and enjoy. We were saddened by the death
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day, Feb. 11, at the Highway 110 Volunteer Fire Department station on Elba Road. The cost is $10 and includes a two-year certification. The class is for anyone 13 years and older. Call Karen Bagley at 7453549 for more information.
of Nola Stroud, a fine lady who was a long-time member of this community and lived to be 103. She cooked at the Scotland Senior Center for 23 years and is remembered by many, many people. Mary Hall is still recuperating at home from surgery on her shoulder. We also talked to Helen Dunham and learned that she had a fall and had to have surgery on her shoulder that was injured. This is a painful surgery and take a while to over this. So continue with the therapy and each day will be a little easier. We are interested in hearing about the awards and honors that students in the Scotland community are receiving. Please send us the information so we can brag about our students and their achievements. If you have news please call James Burns at 592-3935 and he will see that it gets into the paper. Have a good week, stay safe and warm.
Clubs Bridge
The Idle Hour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Danna Hensley. Winners for the evening were: high, Rita Bintliff; second high, Billie Fendley; traveling, Jo Nell Warren; and bingo, Danna Hensley. cling Day, 8-10 a.m. at the Alread cafeteria. Found my first dandelion flower during one of those warm days last week. Next to it a bare dandelion stalk that had already sent its fluffy floating seeds on their way. I just knew I had to start planting. So as of now I have tomato, pepper, broccoli, cabbage and basil seeds planted in little pots indoors where I can keep a close eye on them until their perfect transplant time. I'm also making a list and checking it twice for what cool weather crops I want to direct seed later this month and into April. So far I have carrot, radish, lettuce, peas, chard, kale, spinach and onion sets. I expect more will be added as my plans seem to always exceed my available time. But that doesn't stop my mounting excitement for home grown produce coming soon to a table near me. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call or text Jeff Burgess 745-1249.
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The Alread EH Club meets, Wednewday, 1:30 to 2:30 in the Alread EH Club building. Also at the club building it's Exercise Time Thursdays and Tuesdays, 9 to 11 a.m. And on Saturday it's Recy-
Thelma Murray Shirley
Visiting Calla Linn over the weekend were her daughSee Neighbors on page 3
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February 7, 2017 Neighbors from page 2 ter Calisse Caudill, her granddaughter Rachel Eidson and son Henry Eidson, all of Nashville, Tennessee. Visitors ofMelba Tipton were her brother Jack and Dorene Towery, her nephew R.W. and Ermadean Towery of Greers Ferry, her niece Margaret and Ray Earnhart, her friend Lois Compton, Becky Burgess of Pleasant Valley, her son Tony and Flo George of Denver, Colorado, a nephew Tom Smith of Greenbrier and a niece Carolyn Masterton of Greenbrier. Monday, 39 people ate at the Shirley Senior Center and seven attended the exercise class at 10 o’clock. Tommy Beckham saw his kidney doctor for a checkup Tuesday and got
a good report. Josh Beckham went home from Indian Rock Village rehab on Tuesday. Darlynn Lawson celebrated her 4th birthday at the Shirley Community Center Saturday with around 20 attending.
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Thanks for the comments about the senior citizen news. I appreciate all of you. I visited with some of the regular attending guys at Shirley. There is a table of six that really enjoy each others
Senior Menus February Clinton & Damascus Senior Centers
Feb. 7: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, bread, fresh fruit. Feb. 8: Chicken parmigiana/sauce, spinach salad, corn, bread stick, spiced peaches. Feb. 9: Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding. Feb. 13: Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit. Feb. 14: Pork roast, au gratin potatoes, orange glazed beets, bread, apple cake. Feb. 15: Swiss steak, rice, okra, roll, apricots. Feb. 16: Chicken/dumplings, green beans, stewed tomatoes, butterscotch bars. Feb. 20: Closed for Presidents Day Feb. 21: Cheeseburger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, bread, pineapples. Feb. 22: Sliced turkey/gravy, sweet potatoes, cream-style corn, roll, apple crisp. Feb. 23: Pinto beans with ham, okra and tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. Feb. 27: Hamburger, Mexicali corn, baked beans, melon/strawberries. Feb. 28: Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit. Clinton is open Monday-Thursday Damascus is open Tuesday and Thursday
Shirley Senior Center
Feb. 7: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, bread, fresh fruit. Feb. 8: Chicken parmigiana/sauce, spinach salad, corn, bread stick, spiced peaches. Feb. 9: Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding. Feb. 13: Lemon pepper chicken, baked corn casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie. Feb. 14: Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit. Feb. 15: Swiss steak, rice, okra, roll, apricots. Feb. 16: Chicken/dumplings, green
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company. Some of them were there the day I was, so I took their picture. Jerel Brown was a coach at Shirley School and then went into selling at Clinton Real Estate. Jimmy Kirkendoll was the VBCAP coordinator for several years. He now serves on the VBCAP board and the VBC water department board (and likes to talk on the phone). Tommy Beckham worked for Arkansas Electric before he retired. Now he grows watermelons! Michelle, the head cook in Shirley, has been serving some great food. She has some good help, and she appreciates them. I have been taking some photos. Look for them in the Voice’s Valentine issue next week. Have a blessed week. Love you all.
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Too cute ... These two little babies have joined the Gaut household in Alread. Send your pet photos to voiceeditor@artelco.com.
beans, stewed tomatoes, butterscotch bars. Feb. 20: Closed for Presidents Day Feb. 21: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, salad, French bread, brownie muffin. Feb. 22: Pinto beans with ham, okra and tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. Feb. 23: Cheeseburger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, bread, pineapples. Feb. 27: Hamburger, Mexicali corn, baked beans, melon/strawberries. Feb. 28: Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit. Shirley Center is open Monday-Thursday
Scotland Senior Center
Feb. 7: Sliced ham, black-eyed peas, greens, cornbread, cran-apple dessert. Feb. 8: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, bread, fresh fruit. Feb. 9: Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding. Feb. 13: Lemon pepper chicken, baked corn casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie. Feb. 14: Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit. Feb. 15: Pork roast, au gratin potatoes, orange glazed beets, bread, apple cake. Feb. 16: Chicken/dumplings, green beans, stewed tomatoes, butterscotch bars. Feb. 20: Closed for Presidents Day Feb. 21: Cheeseburger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, bread, pineapples. Feb. 22: Pinto beans with ham, okra and tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. Feb. 23: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, salad, French bread, brownie muffin. Feb. 27: Sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuit, fruit. Feb. 28: Cheesy chicken and potato casserole, Brussels sprouts, roll, winter hot fruit. Scotland center is open Monday-Thursday
Fairfield Bay Senior Center
Feb. 7: Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit.
Jimmy Kirkendoll (left), Jerel Brown and Tommy Beckham often hold down a table at the Shirley Senior Center. Feb. 8: Lemon pepper chicken, baked corn casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie. Feb. 9: Swiss steak, rice, okra, roll, apricots. Feb. 10: Chicken/dumplings, green beans, stewed tomatoes, butterscotch bars. Feb. 14: Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit. Feb. 15: Baked cod, sweet potato fries, green beans, bread, pears. Feb. 16: Spaghetti and meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, salad, French bread, brownie muffin. Feb. 17: Sliced turkey/gravy, sweet potatoes, cream-style corn, roll, apple crisp. Feb. 21: Closed for Presidents Day Feb. 22: Baked chicken strips, cauliflower and cheese sauce, peas and carrots, cookie. Feb. 23: Chicken parmigiana/sauce, spinach salad, green beans, bread stick, spiced peaches. Feb. 24: Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding. Feb. 28: Hamburger, Mexicali corn, baked beans, melon/strawberries.
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Obituaries
Joe T. Rodgers
Joe Thaddeus Rodgers, 80, departed this life January 29, 2017 in Little Rock surrounded by his wife and children. He was born to Buren Clay and Virginia Emelie Gray Rodgers on June 22, 1936 in Jessup, Arkansas. Joe T. graduated from Lyon College in Batesville with a BS in Business and Math. He moved to Clinton in 1961 with his family to pursue a career in the poultry industry. Joe T. then pursued other business ventures including the Best Western Hillside Inn. He was an active member of the Pee Dee Baptist Church where he especially loved his Sunday School class. Joe T. was a member of the Shriners, Patterson Masonic Lodge #111, and Sugarloaf Good Sams RV Club. He served on the Ozark Health Foundation Board, Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, and was the past President of the Arkansas Jaycees. He was preceded in death by his
parents, brother Bee Rodgers and stepson Bill Ticer. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Virginia Ticer Rodgers; children Joe Tod Rodgers and wife Pat of Willow Park, Texas, Lori Rodgers Blagg and husband Ralph of Clinton, Memory Rodgers Passmore and husband Maurice of Choctaw; grandchildren Trace and wife Julie, Taylor Rodgers, and Lance and Logan Blagg; great-grandchildren Scarlett and Nora; stepson Bobby Ticer and wife Joanna; step daughterin-law Marie Ticer; and step grandchildren Joseph, Jared, Jamie, and Jennifer Ticer and Kevin Blagg. Pallbearers include Wendell Cassell, Phillip Ellis, Arlis Gray, Jimmy Kidd, Don Richardson, and Ferrell Weaver. Honorary Pallbearers are Steve Bone, Chip Ellis, Ben Mays, Ted O'Neal, John Patterson, Clay Rodgers, and the entirety of the Pee Dee Baptist Sunday School Class. Visitation was Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the Pee Dee Baptist Church. Interment was at the Oaklawn
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Cemetery, Batesville, Arkansas. Memorial donations may be made to the Ozark Health Foundation, PO Box 74 Clinton, Arkansas, 72031 or Pee Dee Baptist Church Building Fund, 2744 Highway 16 East, Clinton, Arkansas, 72031.
Naomi Reid
Naomi Christine Reid, 93, of Jerusalem, Arkansas was born on October 28, 1923 in Russellville, Arkansas to the late Ernest and Mary (Shinn) Carroll and passed from this life on February 2, 2017 in Clinton, Arkansas. Graveside Services were 1 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Wilmot Cemetery in Wilmot, Arkansas with interment following. Funeral arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton, Arkansas.
other family. Michael is preceded in death by his mother and siblings. Memorial services will be Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 219 Douglass Lane in Clinton at 3 p.m. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Michael's Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, at Crestlawn Cemetery in Conway. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton.
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Michael Eugene Smith, 55, of Clinton passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017. Born June 21, 1961 to Mary Elliot Smith, Michael was a cook before becoming disabled. Left to cherish his memory are his spouse, Sharron Smith; his children, Tavake (T.J.) Smith of Clinton, Crystal Olveda of Jacksonville, Arkansas, Terisa Martinez of Florida, Brian Smith of California;, eight grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, friends and
Bessie Mae Lane, age 86, of Perryville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. She was born October 9, 1930 in Jerusalem, Arkansas, a daughter of Otis E. Reynolds and Martha Cordelia Ruff Reynolds. She was the widow of William H. Lane and was of the Church of Christ faith. She is survived by her sisters, Hope Crowder and Rhea Pinegar, both of Perryville; brother, Fred Reynolds of Wichita, Kansas; stepson, Bill (Patricia) Lane; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and other family. She also was preceded in death by her brothers, Dee Reynolds and Ralph Reynolds; and stepson, Steve Lane.
failure to present proof of insurance, guilty. Aaron P. Tipton, driving on suspended license, careless and prohibited driving, underage driving under the influence, guilty. Heather Zimmerman, hot check violation, guilty. Raena S. Hall, leaving scene of accident involving property damage, guilty. Sarah Marie Puckett, speeding, failure to appear, guilty. Edward F. Smith, unsafe vehicle, guilty. Sherwood A. Stell, driving vehicle without tags, failure to present liability insurance, guilty. Michael Cassidy Mallaney, public intoxication, littering, failure to ap-
pear, guilty. Michael Pastrano, speeding, guilty. Richard Johnson, no seat belt, driving on suspended license, failure to appear, nol prossed; possession of controlled substance, guilty. Daniel Lee Hodge, possession of instrument of crime, guilty. Roger Dale Cason, driving while intoxicated, not guilty; failure to maintain control of vehicle, guilty. Roy Charles Leach, careless and prohibited driving, driving while intoxicated, endangering the welfare of a minor-2nd degree, guilty; refusal to submit to chemical test, endangering the welfare of a minor-2nd degree, nol prossed.
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The staff of The VOICE of Van Buren County extends sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones. If you wish to express your appreciation to friends, neighbors, family, church and community members with a Thank You on the obit page, call (501) 745-8040 or email voiceads@artelco.com.
Leonard Dewey Horton, age 93 of Baker, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Highland Court in Marshall. He was born in Baker, Arkansas on December 17, 1923 to Crayton Horton and Walsie Jackson Horton. Leonard was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII. He gave his life to the Lord when he was 16 and traveled across the state to sing at revivals and gospel singings with his wife and brothers. Leonard was a member of Eastside Missionary Baptist Church. He worked for over 50 years as a carpenter alongside his family. Leonard was an avid gardener and fisherman. He loved to share his crops with his friends and neighbors. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Sue Wallis Horton; his three children, Louella Mae Scroggins of Clinton, Deb-
Hunter Treece Love, refusal to submit to chemical test, failure to present proof of insurance, vehicle lights defective/improper, DWI, guilty. Casey Diane Torrance, no liability insurance, speeding, guilty. The following cases were continued until March 16, 2017: Aaron Brent Williams, DWI, failure to obey traffic control device. Bradley A. Brown, speeding more than 15 mph over limit, DWI. Cherokee Joseph S. Rhoda, DWI, careless and prohibited driving, refusal to submit to chemical test. Send your School News and Photographs to voiceeditor@artelco.com
ra Sue Barnett and husband Thomas of Mt. Vernon and Rodney Lynn Horton and wife Leisha of Baker; six grandchildren, Letha Mae Hendrickson and husband Steve of Clinton, Shelly Hooper and husband Jay of Mt. Vernon, Ed Scroggins and wife Allison of Clinton, John Thomas Barnett of Mt. Vernon, Haley Yarbrough and husband Kyle of Baker and Hattie Belle Horton, also of Baker; six great-grandchildren, Hannah Rue Ragsdale, Sarah Grace Scroggins, Rachel Barnett, Gus Scroggins, Colt Yarbrough and Adley Scroggins; and his brother and best friend, Jude Horton and wife Muriel of Baker. Leonard is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Wilbur Horton. Funeral services for Leonard were 10 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2017 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. David Wallis and Bro. Junior Avey officiating. Visitation was Sunday, February 5, 2017 in the Chapel. Burial was in Red Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: Kyle Yarbrough, Brady Horton, Jason Horton, Kevin Horton, Ronnie Lewis and Brandon McCallister. Honorary pallbearers: Johnny Horton and Ed Scroggins.
Classes back in session Its time to quit hibernating and crawl out of the bear cave - the Community Education Center in Fairfield Bay has reopened after its winter break. Some of the upcoming events and classes include: • Herbs for healing and nutrition • Qi Gong - cultivate your energy • Wilton Cake decorating • African-American Legislators Exhibit from the Arkansas History Commission • AARP Safe Driving • Windows 10 Demonstration • Wool spinning and weaving For more information contact Dr. Catherine Swift, 501-8844440.
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Library challenges teens to have fun
Photos and story from VBC Library
Local teens had a blast the last weekend of January going around town looking for ways to creatively compete in the challenge quest put on by the Van Buren County Library. With challenges such as “break out in song inside a restaurant with bonus points if anyone joins” to “walk up to someone in the store and ask them to grade your dance moves,” there were plenty of funny happenings in the surrounding area this weekend. If you happened to have seen some of these strange behaviors, well, now you know why. Andrea Single-
ton, Youth Specialist for the VBC Library, states, “It’s all about getting the kids out and about having fun and enjoying life! It’s easy for everyone to become depressed, board, stagnant, but it is the responsibility of the adults in our community to help grow and encourage our youth, it doesn’t take much; they just like to stay busy.” Singleton encourages any teens that have an interest for something they would like to see available here in Van Buren County to contact her at the VBC Library 501-7452100. She states her whole purpose is to
Erin Rhoda
Winners of the challenge were Savannah Lynch, Brooke Bradford and Tori Bradford.
Runner-up was the team of Riley Conaway and Luke Lucas.
help provide the local youth with activities of their choosing that will give them things
well as a Facebook page where one can go to see the activities coming up as
to do and keep them active. The VBC Library now has a Teen Advisory Board as
Margaret King
well as postings such as the videos and pictures from the challenge quest.
Sonia Pike and Remington
Elementary school applauds trio Clinton Elementary School’s Teacher of the Month for January is Margaret King, the school announced last week. A total of 27 teachers were nominated for the honor. King is currently teaching fourth grade. She has been teaching for 16 years, three of which were in Alaska. This
is her sixth year at the Clinton School District. The words expressed in her nominations included the following from a parent: “She always went above and beyond to encourage him and build confidence. She treated him as if he was one of her own children. She continues
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to reach out to him and encourage him. She has supported me and cried with me when I was feeling exhausted as a parent. I have never experienced such a loving, kind, and devoted relationship.” The words from students include, “She is very kind and rarely yells. She is the kindest teacher I’ve
ever met. Almost all the students in my class, including me, cried when we had to leave.” Support Staff Member for January is Erin Rhoda, who began at Clinton Elementary as a sub. She was hired for a permanent position as an interventionist this school year. Her Yellow Jacket family
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had the following to say about her, “She comes in and just starts working. She is never a distraction but always is added support. She can handle tough situations on the fly and keep learning going.” The students had their own words about Rhoda including, “She is very nice and always talks to me. She gives me compliments and says hi.” Our Volunteer of the Month is Sonia Pike. She and her sidekick Remington show up like clockwork every Wednesday and work all day helping the teach-
ers. The staff expressed the following about Mrs. Pike, “Sonia is always willing to help. (She) is always serving with a smile on her face.” “She is always so positive and willing to help. She tries so hard to do a great job and always doing her best to be available.” To vote for a CES teacher, support staff or volunteer of the month, email your nominations to hagansa@ clinton.k12.ar.us. If you would like to volunteer at the school, contact the office.
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February 7, 2017
Emergency Responders Dinner 2017
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Aaron Lodge No. 4, organize the Emergency Responders Dinner each year. Pictured are (from left) Bill Mesaros, Bill Collins, Debbie Wagner, Millard Wagner and Richard Collins Sr.
Zacouria Jo Silva was the youngest attendee at Saturday's dinner. The 1-month-old was with her parents, Daniel and Staci Silva, big sister Britni, and grandmother Trish Childers.
Shirley FFA was one of this year's sponsors of the dinner. Pictured are James Carpenter, Allisyn Lorey and instructor Kasey Sims.
Van Buren County Sheriff Scott Bradley presents a plaque of appreciation to the widower of Lisa Mauldin, a corrections officer from Miller County who was killed in an attack in December.
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Law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, all kinds of first responders, as well as those who show up with chainsaws and shovels turned out in force Saturday evening for the ninth annual Emergency Responders Dinner.
Fairfield Bay Mayor Paul Wellenberger told Saturday's crowd that being a first responder is one of the most important things in his life.
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Police Report Teen charged with possession
Home search – It’s Dozer again, still looking for a home. Shelter staff says he loves people, gets along with cats, but doesn’t much like other dogs. If you’re looking for an “only” dog, you can meet Dozer at the Van Buren County Animal Control facility. Call 745-2121 for more information.
Drivers tests Arkansas Driver's tests are held at the Clinton Senior Center, 311 Yellow Jacket Lane in Clinton on the first, third, and fifth
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how important being an ambulance driver is in his life. "They (victims) look at you and say, 'Please help me,' whether it's those words or not. ... I wouldn't give it up for anything. We're all one big team." Singled out this year for special recognition was the Van Buren County Rescue Squad, which is marking its 30th anniversary. Board President Brian Tatum talked about its history and how far the squad has come, including win-
On January 27, 2017, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff's office, arrested 18-year-old Hunter Smith of Fairfield Bay at his residence. The 20th Judicial District Drug Crime Task Force worked a case that involved Smith and obtained a warrant for his arrest, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Smith was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), and felony possession of drug paraphernalia. Smith has been released on bond.
2017. Green was found to be in possession of a possible stolen vehicle and drug paraphernalia, according to a news release from t he sheriff’s office. She is being charged with felony theft by receiving, and felony possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Green is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County Detention Center on $2,500 bond.
State police arrest man
During a traffic stop on January 28, 2017, Arkansas State Police arrested Jonnie Hunter, 50, of Shirley on a parole violation warrant and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a news release from the Van Buren County sher-
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Moudy iff’s office. Hunter is being charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, and no seat belt, and is being held on a parole violation warrant at the Detention Center, according to the news release.
Traffic stop leads to arrest
On January 28, 2017, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff's office arrested 34-year-old Jimmy Moudy Jr. of Clinton during a traffic stop. During the stop deputies found Moudy to be in possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Moudy was charged with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and was later released on bond and a short parole hold, according to the news release.
Pennington Warrant lands man behind bars
On January 19, 2017, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff's office, during a traffic stop, found the driver to have a warrant out of Van Buren County. During the arrest, deputies found the driver to be in possession of illegal drugs, illegal drug paraphernalia and carrying a weapon, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Deputies identified the driver as Jeffery Willard Pennington II, 35, of Clinton. Pennington is being charged with felony possession of controlled substance, felony possession of drug paraphernalia, carrying a weapon, and vehicle lights defective, according to the sheriff’s office. Pennington has been released on bond.
(when there is one) Friday of each month. The written tests will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and the road tests will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
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ning three water rescue awards in the past five years. Winding up the speeches for the evening was Williams, who recounted what Tatum has done for her. She recalled feeling overwhelmed after a long time at the scene of a tornado and getting close to tears. "Not on my watch," she said Tatum told her. "Nobody cries on my watch, there is no time for that." Tatum is stepping down as board president. He will be replaced by Richard Helus, Williams said Saturday.
Water level low at Greers Ferry Lake, Corps says
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Van Buren County deputies came in contact with Shayne M. Green, 43, of Clinton during a traffic stop on Jan. 29,
Officials of the Army Corps of Engineers urge boaters, dock owners and visitors at its White River Basin lakes to take extra safety measures because of low lake levels. Cold weather has fueled demand for hydroelectricity from five Corps dams in the basin. Below normal rainfall has reduced inflow into the lakes which has led to low lake levels. Beaver, Table Rock, Greers Ferry, Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes are five to 10 feet below the tops of their conservation pools. Levels are expected to continue to decline until there is sufficient rainfall to begin replenishing the lakes. There is plenty of water for boating and other activities. However, officials urge ex-
tra precautions. Dock owners should monitor their docks closely and move them as needed to prevent them from being grounded. For boaters, some launch ramps may be impaired. Stay in main river channels, and give the shoreline a wide berth. Some areas may harbor obstacles just below the surface such as land points, rock formations, tree stumps or other hazards and shallow spots that are usually deep under water. Slow down, wear life jackets and use depth finders. Check with local marinas about trouble spots. Be especially careful at night. Boaters are encouraged to stay on the side of the lake with bluffs since water is usually deeper
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February 7, 2017
Recipes County EH Clubs celebrate 100 years By Earlene D. Brecheen / EHC Council secretary
Van Buren County Extension Homemakers Clubs were organized on December 28, 1917. There were five clubs at the beginning – Clinton, Eglantine, Formosa, Scotland and Shirley. Those clubs were organized under the direction of Ora Carlisle. The clubs were called Home Demonstration Clubs and were organized for women who were homemakers. Today the organization also attracts the male population with programs on finance, travel, diabetic cooking, and many others. Administered by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, the programs are open to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other le-
gally protected states. The first County Extension Home Demonstration agent, (now called Family & Consumer Sciences agent), was Ora Carlisle. At that time, there were few automobiles; therefore, Miss Carlisle traveled from club to club on horseback staying in hotels. After several County Extension agents had come and gone, in October 1935, under the direction of Ruth McIlnay, the county EHC Council was organized with Mollie Hunter elected as president, and Stella Hall Simpson was the secretary of the county organization. By that time, there were 30 Extension Homemakers Clubs with 632 members. Those clubs were: Austin, Banner, Barrens, Bee Branch, Botkinburg, Burnt Ridge, Central, Choctaw, Clinton, Copeland, Dennard, Eglantine, Fairbanks, Formosa, Gravel Hill, Harmony, Koch
Ridge, Liberty Springs, Sulphur Springs, Low Gap, Morganton, Mt. Union, Parish Chapel, Pine Mountain, Plant, Rocky Hill, Scotland, Shirley, Steele Chapel, Suggs and Walnut Grove. By December 1937 the membership had increased to 702. Leone Jones of the Scotland club was the County Council president; Ola Griggs of Banner was the vice president; Nora Rogers of Clinton EH was the secretary-treasurer; and Ruby Flory of Scotland was the reporter. To help celebrate the 100 Years of Extension Homemakers Clubs, The Voice of Van Buren County will periodically publish recipes from the County EHC Cookbook. The cookbooks can be purchased for $10 at the VBC Cooperative Extension Service Office in the Court House Annex Building. Recipes were submitted by several businesses and EHC members.
English Pea Salad 2 cans English Peas, drained...............................¼ C. Onion, chopped 2 Eggs, hard boiled & chopped........................... ½ C. Celery, chopped 1 T. Sweet Pickles, chopped.................................................¼ tsp. Salt 1 Pimento, chopped.............................................. ¼ C. Salad Dressing Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl; store and chill in the refrigerator. Wanda Poynor, Extension Get Fit
Chicken Fillets 6 Chicken Breasts, boneless................................. ¼ tsp. Black Pepper 3 tsp. Meat Tenderizer.....................................................½ tsp. Paprika ½ tsp. Garlic Salt................................................. 1 Stick Butter, melted 6 Bacon Slices, uncooked Pound chicken breasts to flatten. Sprinkle with tenderizer and garlic salt. Fold the breasts over and make a flat round fillet, then encircle with a slick of bacon. Secure the bacon with two toothpicks. Sprinkle lightly with pepper and paprika. Dip fillets in melted butter and place on broiler pan. Drizzle remaining butter over fillets before broiling. Place on prepared oven to broil about 2 to 4 inches from heat. Broil for 5 to 7 minutes on each side. DO NOT overcook; serve each fillet with a separate dish of butter drippings from the broiler pan. Faye Rodgers, Faye’s Diamond Mine
Boiled Cookies (Our County FCS Agent’s favorite Cookie) 2 C. Sugar............................................................... ¾ C. Peanut Butter 4 T. Cocoa.............................................................2 C. Oats, uncooked ¼ lb. Butter............................................................................ 1 T. Vanilla ½ C. Milk Mix sugar, cocoa, butter, & milk. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Add peanut butter, oats, and vanilla. Stir until well mixed; and then drop using a teaspoon onto wax paper and let cool. Rebecca Burgess, Davis Special EHC
Jalapeno Corn 5 cans Whole Kernel Corn, drained......................1 ½ sticks Margarine 1 T. All-purpose Flour............................... 2 (8 oz. pkg.) Cream Cheese 3 Jalapeno Peppers, chopped............................Salt & Pepper to taste
Oatmeal cake
Oatmeal Cake (An old cake recipe of Mom’s - Earlene D. Brecheen, Formosa EHC.) 1 ¼ C. Boiling Water...................................................1 C. Brown Sugar 1 stick Butter..................................................................2 Eggs, beaten 1 C. Quick Oats..................................... 1 ¼ C. All-purpose flour, sifted 1 tsp. Cinnamon...................................................... 1 tsp. Baking Soda 1 C. Sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together boiling water, butter, oats, and cinnamon and let stand for 20 minutes. Beat eggs and sugars together, stir into the oat mixture, and add the flour and baking soda, mixing until well blended. Pour int a greased, floured 9 x 13 pan and bake for 35 minutes.
Oatmeal Cake Topping
1 stick Butter.....................................................................1 C. Coconut ¾ C. Brown Sugar..............................................................1 tsp. Vanilla ¼ C. Milk............................................................ 1 C. Pecans, chopped Combine butter, brown sugar, and milk in a sauce pan, and bring t a boil. Add coconut, nuts, and vanilla, stirring well. Pour over warm cake and place under the broiler until top is toasted. Patsy D. Fife, Earlene D. Brecheen’s sister
Sugared Pecans 1 Egg White............................................................................1 tsp. Salt 1 T. Water.....................................................................1 tsp. Cinnamon 1 C. Sugar................................................ 2 C. Pecan Halves, pounded
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix corn, flour, chopped peppers, salt, & pepper then pour into a prepared casserole dish. Put margarine and cream cheese on top of corn mixture. Bale for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Beat egg whites with the water into a froth. In a large zip-closure bag combine the sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Dip pecans in the egg white mixture then drop into the sugar mixture, shaking the bag to coat pecans well. Place coated pecans on a well-greased cookie sheet and bake for 40 minutes or until egg white is dry, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool on waxed paper.
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Judy Brown, Farm Bureau Women’s Committee
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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. March 3, 2017; drawing will be at 4 p.m. March 3. This month's Word Find sponsor is June's Cafe, Highway 65B, Clinton.
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Congratulations to our contest winners for January 2017. The prize for the Word Find goes to Jo Trawick of Fairfield Bay. She will receive a gift certificate from Southern Belle Salon and Boutique on Highway 65 South, Clinton. The winner of the drawing for the Where In the County Is This contest is JoAnn Eubanks of Scotland for correctly identifying the photograph's location. She will receive a one-year subscription to The Voice of Van Buren County. February's Word Find sponsor is June's Cafe. Thanks to our sponsors and to everyone who plays along with us!
Quote of the Week The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. --Edmund Burke, statesman, 1729-1797
Our Van Buren County Family Album By Shay Belonie
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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 Grace Baptist 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
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NO. PR 2016-100 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HEBERT TILLERY SR. NOTICE AND WARNING ORDER FOR AFFIDAVIT FOR COLLECTION OF SMALL ESTATE BY DISTRIBUTEE: MARY BAINES GASHO. To: All persons who have an interest in the Estate of Hebert Tillery. You are hereby notified that MARY BAINES GASHO, whose attorney is Donna Mae Price, 1723 Hwy 330 East, Clinton, Arkansas 72031, has filed an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estates for the purpose of dispensing with administration of the estate of Hebert Tillery, Rt 3, Box 307, Clinton, Arkansas 72031, date of death June 25, 2000. The legal description of the property listed in the affidavit is PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION NINETEEN (19), TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE FOURTEEN (14) WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SUBDIVISION AND RUN THENCE NORTH 70 YARDS, THENCE EAST 280 YERDS, THENCE SOUTH 70 YARDS, AND THENCE WEST 280 YEARDS TO POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 4 ACRES, MORE OR LESS lying in the county of Van Buren and the state of Arkansas. All persons who have claims against the Estate of Hebert Tillery Sr. have three (3) months from the first date of publication of this notice to exhibit required claims against the estate or you will otherwise be forever barred and precluded from any benefit of the estate. This notice was first published on January 31, 2017. A copy of the Affidavit for Collection of Small Estates has been filed with the Van Buren County Circuit Clerk. You may contact Donna Mae Price at (501) 745-2283 and a copy will be mailed to you. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF THE COURT THIS 24th Day of January , 2017. DEBBIE GRAY, CIRCUIT CLERK By: Olivia Gilmore, D.C. .
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS 20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOURTH DIVISION 71 NO. PR 2016-90 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT TILLERY NOTICE AND WARNING ORDER FOR AFFIDAVIT FOR COLLECTION OF SMALL ESTATE BY DISTRIBUTEE: Rosanna McClendon To: All persons who have an interest in the Estate of Robert Tillery
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You are hereby notified that Rosanna McClendon, Rt. 3, Box 307, Clinton, Arkansas 72031, whose attorney is Donna Mae Price, 1723 Hwy 330 East, Clinton, Arkansas 72031, has filed an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estates for the purpose of dispensing with administration of the estate of Robert Tillery, 378 Global Road, Clinton, Arkansas 72031, date of death March 24, 2015. The legal description of the property listed in the affidavit is PART OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (PT. SE ¼ NE ¼ (OF SECTION NINETEEN (19), TOWNSHIP ELEVEN (11) NORTH, RANGE FOURTEEN (14) WEST, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: BEGIN AT THE SW CORNER OF SAID SE ¼ NE ¼; THENCE EAST 90.5 YARDS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 49.5 YARDS TO A POINT; THENCE WEST 49.5 YARDS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING .5 ACRES, MORE OR LESS lying in the county of Van Buren and the state of Arkansas. All persons who have claims against the Estate of Robert Tillery have three (3) months from the first date of publication of this notice to exhibit required claims against the estate or you will otherwise be forever barred and precluded from any benefit of the estate. This notice was first published on January 31, 2017. A copy of the Affidavit for Collection of Small Estates has been filed with the Van Buren County Circuit Clerk. You may contact Donna Mae Price at (501) 745-2283 and a copy will be mailed to you. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF THE COURT THIS 24th Day of January , 2017. DEBBIE GRAY, CIRCUIT CLERK By: Olivia Gilmore, D.C. . (seal)
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Fishing Report
Florida-strain bass bending rods at Lake Atkins
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Lake Conway
(updated 2-22017) Bates Field and Stream (501-4701846) said the water is again the usual same ol’ Lake Conway stained with a surface temperature in the high 40s. Crappie remain good, particularly at Gold Creek, Caney Creek and at the Highway 89 bridge. Bass have been good on spinnerbaits and plastic worms. Catfishing has been excellent using worms and big shiners. Bream are fair on worms and crickets. said water is its usual same ol', same ol' for this time of year in level and temperature.
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Crappie remain good, especially around and under the Highway 89 bridge where several pelicans have made a home for most of January, thanks to the shad. Minnows and jigs (white/chartreuse or black/chartreuse) are the best bait. Bass are still fair. Catfish reports remain excellent, with all kinds of bait bringing in the cats. No report on bream.
Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)
(updated 1-252017) James Dillard at Tailwater Fishing Co. said the fishing has been great and consistent. They have been getting 2-4 hours of water re-
Lake Atkins in Pope County has been one of the top lakes to watch for the possibility of a new state record largemouth bass for the last decade. That search for massive bass intensified last week, when two largemouth in excess of 11 pounds were caught from the same fishing pier only a week apart. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission lake is responsible for a few double-digit-pound fish each year, but the last few weeks have seen more trophy-class bass pulled from the water than usual. Sharon Vinson, owner of Lucky Landing Bait Shop, said the last month or so has been a bit of a phenomenon. “The fishing re-
ports haven’t been that great, but all of the sudden the bass went crazy,” Vinson said. “You don’t even need a boat. Almost all of the action has been right here by the pier.” Vinson says most of the successful anglers have been using shad netted from the lake to catch their fish. Those that can’t catch their own shad still do pretty well with bass minnows purchased at the bait shop, right next to the pier. “The crappie usually come to the cove next to the pier when the shad come in,” Vinson said. “But this year they didn’t. Instead, these bass have shown up.” The action really cranked up Monday, Jan. 23, when one angler wrestled
an 11.7-pound fish to the public fishing pier next to the boat ramp. Over the next week, the action was slow, but the size of the fish caught more than made up for it. Then things opened up again on Friday. “Last Friday was really, really good. Several fish over 5 pounds were caught and that second 11-pounder. I’ve already weighed in a 10-pounder and a few smaller ones that were over 5 pounds Monday, too,” Vinson said. At 752 acres, Atkins doesn’t appeal to many anglers used to chasing bass on the giant U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoirs in The Natural State. It isn’t large enough to host largescale fishing tourna-
lease each morning, which has allowed for both drift-fishing from boats and wading possible if you follow the dropping water levels. The hot flies have been sowbugs and egg patterns. Pink, white and sassy-colored Trout Magnets have been catching lots of fish, too.
7 feet below normal pool staying pretty steady at present. The fishing and catching is good here and will improve every day as the sun warms the water and the days are getting longer. The hybrid and white bass bite is good on spoons, in-line spinners, swimbaits and hair jigs from 25-70 feet deep. Look for shad and the fish will be close. Some walleye are eating upriver now as the river run fish will be spawning soon; try drop-shots with minnows, crankbaits, jerkbaits and grubs. The lake fish will eat the same just deeper on the edges of cuts and humps and points. No report on catfish. The crap-
pie are suspended in 15-40 feet and some are on the bottom in 40 feet. Minnows and jigs are working, as well as beetle spins for the suspended fish. No report on bream other than a few being picked up around the crappie. The bass fishing is good deep and shallow, and around brush piles up in the shallow water. Use spinnerbaits, crankbaits and small jigs in the warmer water; mid-depths use jighead worms and football heads; and the deeper fish use a C-rigged lizard or Cinko and a football head. Fish can be caught out to 70 feet.
Greers Ferry
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 455.36 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 461.44 msl). (updated 2-22017) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is still almost
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ments, and the flooded timber that’s still standing just under the lake’s surface can be a hazard to boats running fast outside of the boating lanes. But the lake is ideal for anyone looking for a good fishing experience complete with a chance at trophy bass and a guaranteed good meal and hospitality at Lucky Landing Bait Shop. Pulling into the launch, you’re just as likely to see a kayak or johnboat launching into the water as you are a 20-foot fiberglass bass boat. With fishing piers, accesses and jetties placed around the lake, bank angling is an excellent option as well. 2017) Jolly Roger’s Marina reported that black bass are excellent and are biting on wacky rig worms and jigs. Blacks can be caught in 25-30 feet on drop-offs and creek edges. Limits are being caught. Believe it or not, some of the big bass are in shallow water; in fact, this last Sunday we had a tournament at the marina and several boat had over 16 pounds. Kentucky bass are good and being caught on jigs. They can be found in 30 feet of water mixed in with the blacks. White bass are excellent. Use Rooster Tails, CC Spoons and deep-diving Bandits and Bombers.
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Won’t you be our Valentine? The Clinton Jackets won first place in the Arkansas Storm 5th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament on January 28 in Pangburn. They played a total of six games for the day! Pictured are (back row from left) Trammell Hastings, Dawson Burgess, Zane Widener, Clayton Maynard, (front) Brady Horton, Tristen Treece and Dylan Jones. Coaches at Denise Burgess and Kevin Widener. (Photo by Denise Burgess)
3 win first at state Clinton High School recently traveled to Hot Springs, under the leadership of Sarah Hutchins, to compete at the 2017 Beta State Convention against schools from across the state. Preparation for state convention began early in the fall, with the students preparing visual arts, academic competitions, and talent. The hard work paid off, Clinton was very well represented. Out of over 3,000 students Clinton had six students finish in the top 3. The following qualified for National Convention this summer which will be held at Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida: -1st Place Dakota Mooney Officer’s Service Award Essay -1st Place Anna Knoerr Creative Writing -1st Place Kendra Habelitz Spotlight on Service Award -3rd Place Gisselle Hernandez Spanish I -3rd Place Alondra Carrizales Photography -3rd Place Hunter McHam Agriculture
Six Clinton students placed in the top three in recent competitions at the 2017 Beta State Convention in Hot Springs. The students were accompanied by Beta Club sponsor Sarah Hutchins.
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