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Food, drink and gratitude
The eighth annual Emergency Responders Dinner drew a crowd of close to 250 people Saturday evening at the Clinton High School Cafeteria. Awards were presented to dozens who have volunteered for at least 20 years with local fire departments. The dinner was started in 2009 by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows to honor those who helped county residents after the devastating tornado in February 2008.
Changes coming for Head Start program The Head Start program in Clinton will undergo some changes this fall. Toby Atkinson, executive director of the Head Start program for Ozark Opportunities, told the Voice last week that the Clinton program is going to put the emphasis on children up to age 3 and cut out the classes for children ages 3-5. Atkinson said currently Head Start competes with Clin-
ton school's ABC Preschool Program to fill its 40 slots and studies have showed there is a greater need for the agency to expand care for younger children. He said he believes the Clinton preschool program will open more classrooms for ages 3-5 this fall and the Head Start program for that age will end. Currently, Head Start has 40 slots for ages 3-5 in Clinton.
The Head Start program in Shirley will not be affected by the change, Atkinson said. He said plans call for 16 slots to be available for children up to age 3 in January 2017. The Head Start program for ages 0-3 will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday 48 weeks a year, he said. It's a win-win situation, Atkinson said.
Baseball standout to play for CBC On Jan. 28 South Side Hornets baseball standout Colter Hinchey signed a letter of intent to play baseball for Central Baptist College in Conway. Hinchey, a left-handed pitcher, is excited about this opportunity. The senior is a valuable member of the Hornet Varsity Baseball team and was a member of the 2014 Hornet 1A State Championship Team. Pictured with Hinchey are (standing) CBC Coach Jonathan Buczek, South Side Coach Tye Glover, CBC Coach Jon Mark Abbey, and (seated) Hinchey's parents David Hinchey and Melissa Bradley.
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Three Florida men who took a wrong turn while fleeing police in December were in Circuit Court last week. The three were being pursued by police in high-speed chase that started in Damascus on Dec. 18, 2015, when they turned onto a street in Clinton that leads only to the sheriff's office, according to reports. They wrecked their car and they ended up in handcuffs facing numerous charges. In Van Buren County Circuit Court on Friday, each man was represented by a different public defender. Angie Byrd, attorney for Darion Matthews, said she had just received discovery in the case and bristled at the suggestion that the defense be assessed the time before the next court date. "Why should we be strong-armed?" she asked the court. Nathan Morgan, defending Jermaine Brown, said he had been given discovery in the case some time ago and wanted a court date as soon as possible because
of the length of time his client has been incarcerated. Robert "Butch" Thacker said his client, Christopher Pierre, had informed him he would not be pleading guilty to anything and requested the earliest possible trial date. The three men are also facing charges in Cleburne County and as far as the attorneys could tell only Matthews has had a first appearance in that county. At one point during the proceedings, Brown asked if he could say something. "No," Morgan told his client. But later Brown persisted, asking Judge H.G. Foster, "Do I have a right to talk to you?" Foster told him he did have that right, but "it's not a bright idea." He explained that whatever Brown said could be used against him. In the end, a pretrial date of March 14 was set for the three with a trial date set for July 22, and plans were made to find out where the three stand in Cleburne County. According to court documents each of the defen-
dants is charged with five traffic violations, one misdemeanor count of possession of a controlled substance, and fleeing and theft by receiving, both D felonies. In another court case Friday, William Jones, 45, of Bee Branch was granted his request for a public defender. He is charged with felony fleeing after a high speed chase Jan. 29 that started in the Clinton city limits. Clinton Police Officer James Burroughs reported that Jones fled in a white Chevrolet Blazer after he was stopped at a gasoline station in Choctaw. Burroughs and a Van Buren County sherif's deputy gave chase. Burroughs' report said the Blazer turned off of Highway 9 West onto County Line Road, a dirt road, and was traveling more than 65 mph when they met a school bus and began seeing children. Burroughs said the chase was called off due to safety concerns. Williams was recognized by the deputy involved in the chase and later arrested, according to court documents.
Pretrial set for Florida trio
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Letter to the Editor The Voice of Van Buren County welcomes your views and opinions. Letters are published at the editor's discretion. Send your letters to Voice Editor, P.O. Box 1396, Clinton, AR 72031 or e-mail them to voiceeditor@artelco.com. No anonymous letters will be published. Dear Editor: I would like to congratulate Zoning Official Dwight Wilson on his pending retirement and extend thanks for his service to the City of Clinton. I have heard Mr. Wilson is currently working on a proposal to make improvements to the Clinton City Park with an estimated cost exceeding $400,000. Mr. Wilson's proposal includes a new splash pad. A splash pad for the children isn't a bad idea, but I have serious concerns about his proposal. I believe building a splash pad in the floodplain is a recipe for disaster. The city of Clinton spends substantial sums of tax dollars to repair damage in the City Park every time the river swells out of its banks. As recently as December 28, 2015, the river covered the park to the back of the Huddle House, causing damage to fencing and potential damage to plumbing and electrical systems. Another concern
I have about building a splash pad is the possible load it will add to the aging infrastructure of our ailing water system. We have been told the water system is in crisis, and the newspapers have reported there has been talk of potentially doubling or tripling consumer water rates. It appears the city needs to make repairing the water system its main priority. We do not have the financial resources to continue funding side projects. Municipalities normally have to pay at least 50 percent of the cost, after obtaining federal grants. How much will it cost the taxpayers to operate the splash pad in post construction? (I.E. the cost of water, power, insurance and ongoing repairs due to flooding?) Here are some figures about potential water usage. The plans call for a 3" waterline pushing 60 psi. It is possible to move an average of 846 gallons per minute. Let's say
for this example, the city operates the splash pad an average of 8 hours per day, 7 days per week, for 5 months out of the year. 846 GPM X 60 MIN = 50,760 gallons per hour. 50,760 GPH X 8 = 406,080 gallons per day. Multiply 50,760 GPH by 7 days = 2,842,560 gallons per week. Multiply this figure by 4 weeks = 11,370,240 gallons per month. In just five months, we could potentially use 56,851,200 gallons of water. I am sure the water usage will be less than the maximum gallons I used in this illustration. However, the use of water will still potentially be in the millions of gallons every year. Can the city of Clinton justify this added expense? Can we the taxpayers afford this luxury right now? I believe the community should have a nice park, but we shouldn't continue to build in the floodplain knowing that it will be damaged
and cause more strain on the city's budget and the taxpayers wallets. I am asking the City Council in this open forum to table any further discussions about this issue. We need to keep our sights focused on our priorities. Any spare revenue needs to be applied to bailing out our water department and reducing the taxpayer burden. Clinton needs jobs and a working, stable infrastructure. Will a new splash pad help to bring jobs to the area? Could the city's potential half of the cost, $213,000, be used to partially fund the water crisis we have read about? Doubling or tripling our water bills is not going to sit well with the public if the city of Clinton is spraying water into the air with a new splash pad. We do not need, nor can we afford it, at this time.
Training held on car rescues Firefighters from Fairfield Bay, Shirley, Culpepper, Choctaw, Burnt Ridge fire departments and the Van Buren County Rescue Squad took training on automobile extrication the last week of January. The 16-hour course included classroom training on Jan. 26 and practical training on Jan. 30. Training was held at the Fairfield Bay Fire Department. In the practical training the participants got the opportunity to be both rescuer and vic-
tims. They got to use the “Jaws of Life,” the “Spreaders” and other tools that are used during an actual rescue on an accident scene. As victims they learned how scary it is to be inside a vehicle while all the noise and activities are going on around them and they cannot see what is going on. This training is sanctioned by the Arkansas Fire Academy and all volunteer firefighters must have a minimum of 16 hours of training each year.
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CITY OF CLINTON
Financial Statement January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENTS
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Balance January 1, 2015 Cash Receipts Water Payments Sewer Payments Other Bond Proceeds Total Receipts
$ 1,749,496
Total Funds Available
$ 6,044,018
Expenditures Personal Services Supplies Other Services & Charges Capital Outlay Debt Service Total Expenditures
$ 748,206 $ 67,437 $ 1,049,005 $ 1,864,487 $ 333,344 $ 4,062,479
Balance Water and Sewer Fund December 31, 2015
$ 1,981,539
INDEBTEDNESS Type of Debt Short Term Financing Obligations Water Revenue Bond Total
Amount $ 190,000 $ 3,295,630 $ 3,485,630
$ 1,910,084 $ 281,426 $ 92,302 $ 2,010,710 $ 4,294,522
Date Last Payment Due 15, April, 2037 Date Free of Debt 15, April, 2037
The Clinton Water Department is in the process of constructing a clarifier at the Water Treatment Plant and if possible other water improvements. The Clinton Water Department received an ADFA RevolvingBond for $3,000,000.00. As of December 31, 2015 $2,300,630.20 of the ADFA Revolving Bond has been received by the Clinton Water Dept. The $2,300,630.20 is included in the above Water Revenue Bond. The remaining amount will be received during the year of 2016 and will be included in the Water Revenue Bond amount in 2016. All Financial Records of the Water and Sewer Department of the City of Clinton are public records and are open for public inspection during regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Water Department in Clinton, AR. If the record is in active use or in storage and, therefore, not available at the time a citizen asks to examine it, the custodian shall certify this fact in writing to the applicant and set a date and hour within three (3) days at which time the record will be available for inspection and copying. Todd Burgess, General Manager
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Calendar The Alread EH, the Alread Community Resource Development Corp., the Alread Community Center Development Association, and the Alread Fire Department are sponsoring a Candidates Forum and Pie Auction on Saturday, Feb. 20, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Alread EH Clubhouse. Proceeds go to the Alread EH Club Scholarship and the ACRDC Scholarship. For more information, call 745-5603 or 745-5278. Women Run Arkansas is kicking off its clinic in Clinton on March 1. The 10-week clinic is for beginners through advanced runners and culminates with a 5K run/ walk graduation event on May 7 in Conway. The clinics are free but the cost for the graduation is $25. Clinton group will meet at 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays and
Thursdays at the Clinton High School football field. For more information contact Ginger Morgan at (501) 940-4158. First Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for its scholarship program and the 2016 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., through April 1. High school seniors whose parents or guardians are First Electric members may apply for one of five $2,000 scholarships that the cooperative awards each year. For more information or an application visit www. firstelectric.coop or any First Electric office. High school juniors whose parents or guardians are First Electric members may apply for the Youth Tour, an all-expensepaid trip to Washington, D.C., June 8-16. An application may be
completed online or downloaded at www. firstelectric.coop. Applications also are available at any First Electric office. Deadline is March 17. Walk Across Arkansas, an eight-week opportunity that has inspired thousands of Arkansans to get moving, begins Feb. 15. The Walk Across Arkansas campaign is coordinated by the Cooperative Extension Service of the University Of Arkansas System Division Of Agriculture. Get together a team of two to 10 people, choose a captain, a team name, find a stopwatch, good walking shoes and set a personal goal and track your progress. Registration opened Feb. 8. Sign up can be found on the main page of www.uaex.edu by clicking the WAA logo. For more information contact Torrie Caston at (501)745-7117.
Clubs
Bridge: The Idle Hour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Carolyn Lefler. Winners for the evening were: high, Conie Reamey; second high, Gay Whillock; traveling, Connie Starnes; and bingo Jo Nell Warren and Billie Fendley. Garden Club: The Iris Garden Club welcomed Dr. James Solomon, retired entomologist with the USDA Forest Service, to its Jan. 27 meeting at the home of Susan Moore. Nancy Rana, president, reminded the group of the upcoming Arkansas Flower and Garden Show, to be held Feb. 26-28 at the Statehouse Convention Center. Additionally, the club decided to make donations to Heifer International, Habitat for Humanity, Garvin Woodland Gardens, South Fork Nature Center, and the Disaster Fund. The Feb. 24 meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Clinton. Members will be making their own rain barrels, led by presenter Uta Meyer, Youth Program Manager with Audubon Arkansas.
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Do you know this dog? This brindle boxer-looking older female is at the Van Buren County Animal Shelter. Personnel believe she has a family and is not a stray. If you have information about this dog call the facility at 745-2121. Also from the shelter comes word that the Feb. 6-7 adoption event at the shelter went very well. On Saturday, several cats and dogs found new homes.
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Thelma Murray and I went to Conway on Wednesday, She went to see the ENT doctor and I went for a dental check-up. I got a good report from the dentist. He says I can still use my choppers! JR and I made a trip to Tilly to visit with his sister, Bonnie Drewry. We had a wonderful visit with Bonnie and also got to visit with Linda Drewry. Condolences go out to the Garry Brock family. He was Erica Ward’s uncle. RG and Marva went to the service. RG also went to services for Buck Cates of Shirley. Condolences go out to his family too. RG went to the doctor for a check-up and got a good report. I had a phone visit with Joyce Nicholson; she is doing better. I was glad to hear that. Keep on improving, Joyce, we will make that date for a trip to Conway before long! I also had a phone visit with Lorene Oliger. She and Erwin are both doing pretty good. The Formosa Community Organization will have a meeting at the Community Center on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend. Have a blessed week, and enjoy the sunshine!
This Saturday vote for your favorite chili and soup, bid on a mouthwatering pie and hear what local politicians are promising to do for you. It's all happening in the basement of the Crabtree Foursquare Church sometime after 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit youth summer camp or the purchases of school supplies for the Back To School Bash. The community is invited. Saturday, Feb. 20, the goodies and politicians move further west to the Alread EH Club's Yummy Dessert Sale to benefit the EH Scholarship Fund. Local candidates will kick the event off at 5:30 p.m. with "stump thumping." The community is invited. Reports of signs of spring include: daffodils forming flower buds, dianthus blooming, a flock of robins moving north, and four mosquitoes meeting their maker on my arm during a barbecue just before it got cold again. Regardless of when spring finally breaks several serious gardener friends report they have their vegetable seedlings already started indoors. With the mild winter we've had they are hoping to get a quick and early jump on the coming growing season. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
Well, here we are in February already. Looks like we are in for some normal cooler weather. What a crazy winter it has been! It’s time to get your seeds started indoors for the spring planting. I know many that are getting the garden spot tilled up in this nice weather. We have a few Birthdays this month. Happy Birthday to Carly Lasater Basham as she celebrates her birthday Feb 3, and Kenny Lasater celebrates his 62nd on Feb 4. Kevin Parent celebrates his 38th birthday on Feb 14. Dan Prout (my husband) turns 49 on Feb. 21. And we also have Gib Lasater turning 77 on Feb 27. Please wish them a very Happy Birthday when you see them! If you know of any upcoming birthdays let me know. The Highway 110 Volunteer Fire Department responded and aided in several grass fires/structure fires this past week. Please be so very careful when burning leaves etc. when the wind is howling. It doesn’t take much to have it take off. Remember to thank a firefighter/first responder! They do it because they care. Not much else for news up here on the hill. If you have any let me know. 745-7950. Until next week, be safe and enjoy the week.
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Obituaries Earlon Krzeszinski
Earlon Anthony Krzeszinski, 87, of Shirley, Arkansas, was born on December 25, 1928, to the late William Boyd and Gertrude (Scott) Krzeszinski in Cypress Inn, Tennessee, and passed from this life on February 5, 2016, at his home in Shirley. He was a WWII and Korean War Navy veteran, a lifelong member of the VFW, a member of the Shirley Fire Department, a prominent builder in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, and longtime resident of Shirley. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 39 years, Stormy Anne, of the home; three sons, Robert Krzeszinski (Evelyn) of Conway, Arkansas, Richard Neil Krzeszinski of Conway, Arkansas, and Steven Berry of Shirley, Arkansas; one daughter, Linda Haley of Shirley, Arkansas; three grandsons, Jeff Krzeszinski (Jing), Willie Krzeszinski and Patrick Haley; one great-grandson, Jack Krzeszinski; and three sisters, Elizabeth Jane Ullman (Leo), Billie Jean Montoya, and Ginger Myers (Chris), all of Kansas City, Missouri. A memorial service will be held in his honor at a later time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Ar-
Wonders of the wandering mind
You remember that song by Dion don’t you? “I’m a wanderer, yeah a wanderer, I roam around around around.” Now
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L.C. “Buck” Cates, 85, passed away on February 2, 2016, at Ozark Health Nursing Center. He was a lifelong resident of Shirley, Arkansas and a member of Shirley General Baptist Church. Buck was born on May 15, 1930, to the late, William Devey Cates and Maggie Violet White Cates. He was married to Anna Lea Gibbons Cates on December 24, 1947. They shared 56 years of marriage, and to this union, two children were born. Buck was preceded in death by his precious wife; his parents; three sisters, Glenna Ruth Cates, Joy Cates Dollar and Blanche Cates Ward; two brothers, Lanny Cates, and Marvin Cates; one granddaughter, Sherry Lynn Bradford; and one son-in-law, Jerry Wayne “Pepper” Foster. Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Debra Williams (Dewey) of Shirley, and Brenda Cates Foster of Mountain
while what the song is about is actually distasteful, I want you to consider this, being a wanderer is not a bad thing. I’m talking about letting our minds wander. I’m sure you have caught yourself doing this, you are watching/reading something or listening to someone and your mind just kinda blanks out. Your mind Arkansas Mountain Real Estate
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Garry Lynn Brock, 61, of Alread, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016, at his home. Born December 12, 1954, to Lenzil and Retha Godfrey Brock in Senath, Missouri, Garry was a retired truck driver. Garry was also a member of the Bethel Community Church and loved to garden. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Eva Brock; his mother Retha Brock; brother Larry and wife Lori Brock; and many relatives and friends. Proceeding him in death are his father, Lenzil Brock, and siblings Terry, Jerry, Regina and Michael Brock.
Emilee Leslie Anderson, 85, of Damascus passed from this life on Friday, January 29, 2016. She was born Saturday, May 24, 1930, in Manila, Arkansas, to David Wesley Phillips and Lola Beatrice Wood Phillips. Mrs. Anderson was a member of the Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Elmo Lee Leslie. Survivors include her sons Danny Leslie and wife Arlene of Bee Branch, Joe Leslie and wife Dona of Damascus; grandchildren Mark Leslie, Matthew Leslie and Jenny Jones; nine great-grandchildren; sister Betty Smith of Damascus; and brothers Charles Phillips of Texas and Mike Phillips and wife
wanders and we beat ourselves up for it (or your wife beats you up). We should pay attention! Well, come to find out, a little mind wandering is actually a good thing. First of all, it’s natural, everybody does it. Second, there’s a reason that all of us do it, it helps us think better. We don’t know exactly the physiology
of this, but the brain needs this. Some interesting studies have borne this out. One study found that a group was given a task of inventing new uses for everyday items, then half were given an engaging video to watch, while the other half were given a break with nothing to do. After this interlude both groups went back
to their task. Guess which group did the best? The one that allowed their brain to rest. Turns out that taking a scheduled break occasionally is the best way to improve productivity. Who knew? Another interesting study found that those who doodled during a lecture by a teacher actually did better on
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nephews. Funeral services was 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Copperas Springs Baptist Church. Burial was at Copperas Springs Cemetery.
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Dixie Lea Griffith Balentine, 63, of Timbo passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at her home. Born January 29, 1953, in Orange, Texas, to the late George Levert and Mary Kathryn Drost Griffith, Dixie worked as a support manager for Walmart before retirement. Dixie also was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mountain View, loved quilting, gardening, and any kind of arts and crafts. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Daniel Balentine; her children Michael and Kelly Patrick of Timbo; siblings, Sharon Griffith of Timbo, Dusty Griffith of Mountain View; grandchildren Jordon Patrick-Daniels, Ryan Patrick, Kealy Patrick, Reed Bradford, Fisher Bradford, Aron Michael Balentine, Dustin Balentine, Abby Balentine, and Destiny Balentine; one great-grandson; and many friends and other family. Dixie is proceeded in death by her parents; one brother, Rocky Griffith; and a grandchild, Kie Bradford. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. post-tests than those who did not doodle. Again, allowing the brain to think about other things is good. So don’t beat yourself up, it’s OK to lose your concentration or to want to take a break. Take this to your boss, you can thank me later -- Ron Henson, RN / Ozark Health Home Care 745-7004 opt.2
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Janice Lorene DeJarnatt, 76, of Guy went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 30, 2016. She was born February 26, 1939, in Elba, Arkansas, to the late John A. and Maude (Basinger) Passmore. Jan was a longtime member of Copperas Springs Baptist Church. She was retired from the Guy-Perkins School District. Jan was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Gene DeJarnatt; daughter Angela Denise DeJarnatt Russell; sisters, Ruth Palmer and Glenda Killough; and brother, Ardith Passmore. Janice is survived by her daughter, Janean Couch and her husband, James, of Conway; one brother, Waymon R. Passmore and his wife Wonna Sue of Guy; grandchildren, Kellie Couch, Tyler Couch, Mason Russell and Madison Nolan; and numerous nieces and
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Visitation was Wednesday, February 3, at the Rupert Baptist Church with services following at 2 p.m. with Brothers C.W. Henderson and Allan Brock officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Alread. Services entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Garry's book of memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
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the other driver -David Ray Henson, 47, of Clinton -- that had left the scene walking on Highway 9 West and arrested him, according to the sheriff's office. Henson was charged with leaving the scene of an accident and no liability insurance. Henson later bonded.
Loud music brings police Reynolds
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during a traffic stop. Jessie Boyd Reynolds, 19, and David Joseph Bernard Jr., 23, both of Shirley, were arrested. During the stop Bernard fled from the vehicle on foot from deputies, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. Deputies later located Bernard and found him to be in possession of possible methamphetamine, the sheriff's office stated. Reynolds was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the sheriff's office. Reynolds was charged with felony Possession of drug paraphernalia and defective equip-
ment. Bernard is being charged with felony Possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine and felony fleeing. Bernard was released on $7,500 bond and Reynolds was released on $3,000 bond.
A Southwestern Energy truck was apparently taken for a couple of hours then returned late last month. According to a Clinton Police report, GPS showed the truck was driven off around 11 p.m. and returned at 1:22 a.m. Jan. 29, 2016. A half-tank of gas was used and the truck's contents had been moved around though nothing appeared to be taken, the report said.
2 charged after stop
On Jan. 31, 2016, Van Buren County sheriff's deputies arrested two men
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Driver charged
On Jan. 31, 2016, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff’s office responded to an accident on State Highway 9 West. After an investigation into the accident, it was found that one of the drivers had left the scene of the accident. Deputies and Arkansas State troopers later found
A Clinton man was charged with public intoxication on Jan. 31, 2016,j after Clinton Police found were called to his home. Raymond Bobins, 55, was sitting in his car disturbing others by playing his radio too loudly, according to the police report.
Woman charged with battery
A 30-year-old Clinton woman has been charged with domestic battery-third and interfering with emergency communications. Jessica Hazlett is accused of hitting a man with a hammer, according to a report by Clinton Police. Hazlett told police the man hit his head on a chair.
After a breakfast of fresh corn, barley and beans They seemed to want to talk about their dreams. “I dreamt about Mom and why she left” said Hogan “I think she thought we could survive on our own” replied Logan “She taught us everything she knew and then some” added Mildew “That’s true” replied Moss. “Did you guys know she read the paper every morning and she had been doing it for years? Widow Kate who lives right next door has a covered porch where the paper is delivered at three in the morn. Widow Kate sleeps ‘til 10:00 and believe me Mom was long gone by then. Widow Kate also has an old Bible on a table.” “Wow, that’s some news, no wonder she was so smart.” “She seemed to know everyone up and down this creek” Hogan replied Logan cheerfully replied “I heard of home schooling and we were blessed to get the best!” oldmanocean
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Artist Caren Garner shows the NCA Artist League how to achieve texture by combining gesso, acrylic matte medium, paint, and paper napkins in a piece of nonobjective art.
Artist shows method for adding texture
Story and photo by Joyce Hartmann
Artist Caren Garner of Conway gave a mixed-media demonstration Jan. 25 at Fairfield Bay, sponsored by the NCA Artist League. About 15 local artists watched her use a variety of techniques to achieve interesting textures in art. Garner enjoys applying textural elements in experimental and non-objective work in water media, acrylics, mixed media and collage. A favorite subject is wildlife, especially African wildlife. She is also adept in a variety of work including florals, landscapes, portraits, and abstract/non-objective work. Her work has won numerous awards and she is currently represented by Butler Center Galleries in Little Rock and American Art Gallery in Hot Springs. She has been painting for over 30 years. Her work is on
display in both private and corporate collections around the country including work done for Walter Reed Army Medical Center and a patriotic mural at the John L McClellan VA Medical Center in Little Rock. She is a member of Conway League of Artists and Mid-Southern Watercolorists. The NCA Artist League members meet each Monday morning in Fairfield Bay near the marina at the Greenwood Building at Highway 330 and Greenwood. For more information about the league contact Joan Bland at 785-979-5193, or check the Facebook page, North Central Arkansas Artist League. The league's next workshop will be on Perspective by Bonnie Hookman on Feb. 15, followed by Portrait Watercolor by Marlene Gremillion on March 21 and 22.
Arkansas exhibit on display at bank A new art exhibit of Arkansas landscapes by Choctaw artist Joyce Hartmann may be viewed at the First Security Bank on Highway 65 South in Clinton. Included are both oils and watercolors of Greers Ferry Lake, Buffalo River, trees, barns and streams. The paintings will be on exhibit through April during regular business hours. In this exhibit are five new oil paintings that have never been
Joyce Hartmann shown before along with award-winning watercolors, her favorite medium. She also included some small pieces and barnboard art, just for fun.
The Shirley Volunteer Fire Department will hold its yearly public meeting
Tuesday February 9, 2016 at 6:00 pm in the
Shirley Training Center
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Well done Good showing -- The South Side Junior Beta Club recently attended the Junior Beta state convention in Hot Springs. Students competed with Beta members from across the state in various academic contests. Eighthgrader Daylan Smith (center) placed first in the state in the Social Studies competition; Mary Payne, seventh grade (left), placed top five in Speech, and Kaitlyn Downes, eighth grade, placed top 5 in Poetry.
Color contest winners -- Ag-In-TheClassroom coloring contest winners from Clinton Elementary were Terrance Kempson, first place; Landon Keeling, second; and Mylie Newland, third place. The contest was sponsored by Van Buren County Farm Bureau. Terrance went on to win first in the state competition and brought home $100 for his effort.
Contacting your county officials County Judge Roger Hooper - 745-2443 County Clerk Pam Bradford -- 745-6995 Circuit Clerk Ester Bass --745-4140 County Sheriff Scott Bradley -- 745-2112 County Treasurer Kim Hunley -- 745-2400 County Collector Lisa Nunley -- 745-8550 County Assessor Trina Jones -- 745-2464 JP District 1 Dell Holt -- 745-3633 JP District 2 Dale James -- 745-3989 JP District 3 James Kirkendoll -- 723-4204 JP District 4 Mary Philips -- 253-1447 JP District 5 Gary Linn -- 654-2643 JP District 6 Randy Story -- 454-8537 JP District 7 James Reed -- 253-1955 JP District 8 Kevin Housley -- 745-6806 JP District 9 Wes Newland -- 745-7318
South Side High School honored its honor roll students at a home basketball game on Tuesday, January 26. High school counselor Twania Hozelman and Principal Tim Smith recognized the students during half-time of the games and rewarded them with coupon books and and other prizes. The seventh- through 12-grade A/B students are pictured above, and the All A students are pictured below.
School Menu Feb. 15-19 Clinton Elementary & Intermediate Monday -Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, pears. Lunch: Chili burrito, veggie cup and Ranch, spicy refried beans. Tuesday -Breakfast: Breakfast bagel, peaches. Lunch: Max cheese sticks, fresh carrots and Ranch, corn, apple half. Wednesday -Breakfast: Cereal, doughnut, fruit cocktail. Lunch: Breaded chicken patty, cranberry sauce, creamed potatoes, green beans, hot roll, peaches.
Thursday -Breakfast: Waffle square, ham, applesauce. Lunch: Barbecue pork rib on flatbread, salad, baked beans, pineapple. Friday -- Breakfast: Egg and cheese wrap, pineapple. Lunch: Corn dog, coleslaw, curly fries, applesauce.
Clinton Junior & Senior High
Monday -Breakfast: Cereal, Goody Bun, applesauce. Lunch choices: Fiesta burrito or cheeseburger; tomatoes, lettuce; orange juice, box of raisins.
Tuesday -Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch choices: Chili cheese fries and bread sticks or turkey and cheese flatbread melt; steamed broccoli, black bean salad, cucumber slices; banana, mixed fruit; or fresh garden salad. Wednesday -Breakfast: Egg and cheese wrap, pears. Lunch choices: Honey baked ham or chicken sticks, both with rolls and mashed potatoes; green beans, baked beans, buttered corn; assorted juice boxes, diced pears. Thursday --
Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, blueberries. Lunch choices: Hamburger pizza and baked chips or grilled chicken flatbread melt; candied carrot slices, grape tomatoes, mixed green salad; apple, diced peaches; or fresh garden salad. Friday -- Breakfast: Cereal, Graham crackers, pineapple. Lunch choices: Corn dog nuggets and chocolate chip cookie or PB&J sandwich, string cheese and sugar cookie; celery sticks, baby carrots; appesauce cup, sliced strawberries.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given this 9th day of February, 2016 that the Van Buren County Special School, P.O. Box 39, Choctaw Arkansas, 72028 has made application for funds through Section 49 U.S.C. Section 5310 for the purchase of the following type of passenger transportation vehicle: Small Cutaway Bus with Lift. This vehicle will be used primarily for the following purposes: Transporting developmentally delayed children and developmentally challenged adults for center based services. **Van Buren County Special School is requesting a vehicle that is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and does meet the “equivalency of service” requirements to individuals with disabilities in the community.** Any objection should be submitted in writing only to persons listed below. All comments will become a part of this organization’s application and will be a matter of public record. All written comments must be submitted within 30 days of the date of this notice. Any person wishing to request a public hearing on the proposed project must submit a request in writing 10 days of the date of this notice to the persons listed below: Neil A. Wilkins, Jr. Executive Director Van Buren County Special School P.O. Box 39 Choctaw, AR 72028 and to
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The Voice presents
Valentine's Day in Van Buren County
Bill and Ruth Buss, 1991
... submitted by daughter Marge Koone
Ruth and Larry Nelson
... submitted by daughter Lana Nelson
David and Pauline Young, ca. 1937 ... submitted by grandson Robert Snyder
I've decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear. — Martin Luther King Jr.
Frommer's World's Most Romantic Cities • • • • • • • • • •
Paris, France Florence, Italy Prague, the Czech Republic Sydney, Australia Buenos Aires, Argentina Kyoto, Japan Bruges, Belgium Bath, England Marrakech, Morocco Jaipur, India
William Coleman and Alpha Pearl Kemp Cullum, married 1918 ... submitted by daughter June Cullum
Lloyd and Sally Bonds, 1946
Google's Top 10 romantic movies
... submitted by grandson Casey Gifford
Earl and Dicie Bradford, early 1960s
... submitted by granddaughter Emily Johnson
Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your own.- H. Jackson Brown, Jr
10. Love Story (1970) 9. Gone with the Wind (1939) 8. Dirty Dancing (1987) 7. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) 6. Say Anything (1989) 5. Sleepless in Seattle (1993) 4. Annie Hall (1977) 3. Pretty Woman (1990) 2. Titanic (1997) 1. The Notebook (2004)
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Valentine Sweethearts
Mary and Lawrence Nichols, ca. 1953
... submitted by daughter-in-law Freeda Baker Nichols
Norman and Ruth Nelson
... submitted by granddaughter Lana Nelson
Goodread's Top 10 Most Romantic Novels • • • • • • • • • •
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks Outlander by Diana Gabaldon Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire Bared to You by Sylvia Day
Thelma and Jimmy Murray, 50th anniversary party ... submitted by daughter-in-law Belinda Murray
... submitted by daughter Ina Cassell
Danny Story and Cathy Miles, 2015
Marion and Schuyler Munn, wedding day 1924
... submitted by Cathy Miles
... submitted by daughter Marion Smith
Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead. - Oscar Wilde
Happy Valentine to David and Rosetta Sanders. GRANDPARENTS are the Best Kind of GROWNUPS. With love from your granddaughter, Erica
Olen and Elmis Pennington, ca. 1940s
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AMC's Top 10 romantic movies 10. Roman Holiday (1953) 9. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) 8. Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) 7. Sleepless in Seattle (1993) 6. Ninotchka (1939) 5. The Notebook (2004) 4. Sense and Sensibility (1995) 3. Now, Voyager (1942) 2. Casablance (1943) 1. Gone with the Wind (1940)
James and Willene Ridling
... submitted by granddaughter Emily Johnson
Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye. - H. Jackson Brown Jr
Celeste and Watson Smith
... submitted by granddaughter Melanie Fosko
Jesse and Mary Stroud of Scotland, ca. 1850
... submitted by great-great-granddaughter Terry O'Connor
Travel and Leisure's Top 10 Romantic Cities in the U.S.
Rosetta and David Sanders, 20th anniversary, 1980 ... submitted by granddaughter Erica Watkins
Charleston, S.C. Honolulu San Francisco New Orleans San Diego Tucson, AZ Miami Albuquerque Tampa, FL Seattle
Immature love says: 'I love you because I need you.' Mature love says 'I need you because I love you. Erich Fromm
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To Shell, My one and only Valentine With sincere love. Jiffey
Roy and Clara Shetley, 50th anniversary 1972
... submitted by daughter Jo Smith
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The best thing to hold onto in life is each other. - Audrey Hepburn
Wilburn and Kay Weaver ... submitted by Kay Weaver
Love isn't something you find. Love is something that finds you. - Loretta Young
Erica and Mike Watkins, wedding day at Orange Beach, California, 2015
... submitted by grandmother Rosetta Sanders
Don't forget to love yourself. - Soren Kierkegaard
Billboard's Top 10 love songs 1. Love Song (Sara Bareilles) 2. Baby Love (The Supremes) 3. Love Story (Taylor Swift) 4. Part-Time Lover (Stevie Wonder) 5. Lovin You (Minnie Riperton) 6. You've lost that Lovin Feelin (Th Righteous Brothers) 7. This Guy's in Love with You (Herbert Alpert) 8. Don't Let Go (Love) (En Vogue) 9. Justify My Love (Madonna) 10. That's the Way Love Goes (Janet Jackson)
Ray and Winston Tucker, ca. 1978 ... submitted by daughter Anita Tucker
You can't blame gravity for following in love. - Albert Einstein The Voice would like to thank everyone who sent in their Favorite Couples photographs. The five winners of our sweet prizes are: Ina Cassell, Lana Nelson, Freeda Nichols, Belinda Murray and Rosetta S a n d e r s . Please come by the office at 260 Griggs St. in downtown Clinton to pick up your box of candy.
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Fun & Games
Weekly Crossword
By EuGene Smith
Rules 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. This month's drawings will be held Feb. 26, 2016. Entries accepted through noon Feb. 26.
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Where In the County Is This?
We know a lot of the fire stations look very similar, but can your detective skills help you figure out where this one is? Tell us if you know and you'll be entered for a chance to win a one-year subscription to The Voice of Van Buren County. See rules at left.
You never know when a tasty treat may be offered, so Ruby is ready. Ruby and owner Barbara Smith actually live in Corning, Arkansas, but they visit cousins in Van Buren County on occasion – and Ruby always brings her bowl.
Our Van Buren County Family Album By Shay Belonie
(If you need a little help the solution is on Page 2)
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CHURCH PAGE Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 2221O Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737 Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634
Photo by EuGene Smith
Congratulation to those of you who corrected identified last week's photo as the Half Moon Baptist Church. If you can identify this Church call 745-8040. (Remember to send a history of your Church.) 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
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
Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton
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
Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109
Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community
Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273
Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375
Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread
Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard
Lute Mountain Community Church Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299
Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 745-4859
MainLine Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005
Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387
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
Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252
First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043
Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4043
First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw
Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch
Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781
Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch
Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 723-4787
Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton
Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657
Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch
Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593
Faith Baptist Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane Dennard,AR
First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354
Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton
Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528
Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109
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
Shirley First Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423
New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349
New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332
Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280
Formosa Baptist Church Highway 9 and County Line Road, Clinton 745-7709
New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575
The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883
Formosa Church of Christ 4940 Highway 9 W Clinton 745-4446
New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411
The New Tabernacle 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535
Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500
Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper
Grace Baptist Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462
Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper
Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273
Damascus Church of Christ No. 6 Highway 124 W, Damascus 745-4446
Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059
Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus
Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman
Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726
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
Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley
Last Week's Featured Church
Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887
Half Moon Baptist Church....see brief history on page 15
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Fishing Report
Win a Boat With a Trout or a Trip The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is offering two ways to
win a new boat, motor and trailer. Individuals 18 and older must catch a specially tagged trout or visit one of the AGFC’s four nature centers during the month of February and March to enter a drawing for a 16-foot Alumacraft boat, a Diamond City trailer and a four-stroke, 15-horsepower Tohatsu outboard motor.
Central Arkansas
Lake Conway
(Updated 02-042016) Bates Field and Stream (501-4701846) said the water is stained and at normal level. Bream are biting well on worms and crickets in a foot of water around Caney Creek. Crappie are excellent on minnows and jigs fished in 6 to 8 feet of water around Gold Creek, Dix Creek and Green’s Lake. Bass are fair on white spinnerbaits and dark-colored soft-plastic worms. Catfishing is excellent on yo-yo’s baited with large minnows and goldfish around cypress trees in 6 to 8 feet of water.
Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)
(Updated 02-042016) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip ‘em All Guide Service said anglers should expect contin-
ued heavy water releases for the foreseeable future. This pattern will eliminate any wade-fishing opportunities, and those planning to drift fish should exercise caution. Egg patterns, San Juan worms, micro jigs and weighted nymph patterns tend to work well. Streamers are an effective pattern during high water conditions. For Trout Magnet fishing, use long leaders and heavy weight with hot pink, cotton candy and purple bodies on silver and chartreuse jig heads. The key for both fly fishing and Trout Magnet fishing during heavy generation is the ability to get and maintain a good presentation of the fly or Trout Magnet using long leaders and heavy weight. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-
5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information or check the Corps of Engineers website (swlwc.usace.army.mil) for real time water release and the Southwest Power Administration (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule.
Greers Ferry
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 465.98 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 462.04 msl). (Updated 02-042016) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level is 4.02 feet above normal pool and falling fast. Surface water temperature is in mid 40s. Hybrid and white bass fishing is excellent around shad in 20 to 40 feet of water. Use in-line spinners, swim baits, hair jigs and spoons. The crappie are hanging around very shallow
bushes or are suspended in 15-30 feet of water over deeper water around brush piles or any wood. The walleye in the river are biting on minnows, bream, jerk baits and crankbaits. The small males have moved into the river system, and the females will not be far behind. The best results are going to be on cloudy days and during low light. Hardcore anglers know the night bite is the best for the spawn. Bass fishing is good in shallow water on spinnerbaits and crankbaits on the edges of deep flats, the ends of points and 45-degree banks. Bluff walls are productive areas with jerk baits, C-rigs and football head jigs.
Harris Brake Lake
(Updated 0204-2016) Whiskers Sporting Goods in Perryville (501-8892011) said the crappie are biting on minnows and Bobby Garland Baby Itty Bit Swim’Rs in monkey milk, pennyback shad, blue ice shimmer and Cajun cricket in 4 to 10 feet of water. Catfishing is good on worms, shad and minnows. Bass are biting buzzbaits and worms. White bass are biting well on Johnson Silver Minnows and Bobby Garland Itty Bit Swim’Rs. Bream are biting on crickets and worms.
Lake Maumelle
(Updated 02-042016) Jolly Roger’s Marina said the water is 0.5 feet above the
spillway and the surface water temperature is 44 degrees. Bass are biting well in 10 to 15 feet of water on spinnerbaits, jerk baits and deadsticked wacky-rigged worms. Spotted bass are biting well on jigs and crankbaits in 10 to 15 feet of water. White bass are biting well west of Arkansas Highway 10. They’re hitting deep-diving Bomber and Bandit crankbaits on the east side of the bridge and Rooster Tails and a jig-and-grub combo on the west side of the bridge. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs fished around brush on the edges of river channel bends in 20 to 25 feet of water. Bream are slow. Catfishing is fair on chicken livers, live bream and stinkbait fished in 15 to 20 feet of water.
Sunset Lake
(Updated 0204-2016) Lisa's Bait Shop in Benton (501778-6944) said bass have been caught on bass minnows and on green pumpkin and watermelon seed soft-plastic lures. Catfish have been fair on stinkbait and nightcrawlers.
Saline River Access in Benton
(Updated 02-042016) Lisa's Bait Shop in Benton (501-7786944) said the weather finally gave anglers a little break .The smallmouth and Kentucky bass have been biting well on brood minnows. The walleye have also been caught
on brooders, but there haven’t been as many as the bass. A few big ones have been produced lately, though. Crappie have bitten well on no. 6 crappie minnows. Catfish have been hitting bait shrimp and brood minnows.
Lake Norrell
(Updated 0204-2016) Lisa's Bait Shop in Benton (501778-6944) said catfish been biting well on black salties on trotlines. Some nice crappie have been caught on pink minnows later in the evening.
Lake Winona
(Updated 02-042016) Lisa's Bait Shop in Benton (501-7786944) said a few crappie have been caught on no. 6 crappie minnows lately. Catfish are biting well on bass minnows and nightcrawlers.
Little Maumelle River
(Updated 0204-2016) River Valley Marina (501-5171250) said the water is clear and the surface temperature is 39.5 degrees at the marina. Bream are excellent on worms fished around brush in 6 feet of water. Crappie are excellent on minnows and jigs fished around brush in 6 to 8 feet of water. A few white bass also are being caught by crappie anglers on minnows and jigs.
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GET WELL WISHES to CAROL McCORMAC. Hope you’re doing well from your recent surgery and on the way o a quick recovery. May you have many more years of great health and continue to bring light into the lives of those around you.
FOR SALE: 1973 Ford Pumper Truck $1500 OBO
Belongs to Hwy 110 Fire Department. Call Chief Emberton at 501-253-3205
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First Service Bank is now accepting applications for a part-time Universal Banker in Clinton, Arkansas. High School diploma or equivalent, six months or more of previous cash handling experience in a business-related environment, good math and computer skills, proficient communicator, along with a talent for serving the public are all required. Teller/ Customer Service Representative / loan administration / sales experience preferred, but not required. Must be available to work opening and/ or closing hours and Saturdays. It is preferred that applicants live within 20 miles of Clinton or be willing to relocate. Apply online at: https://www. firstservicebank. com/aboutus/ careers.aspx.
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WANTED Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition. Call Tom 501-745-4378
YARD SALE FLEA MARKET on Highway 65 S, 6 miles south of Walmart and 2 miles north of Bee Branch. Where you can find things you need from A to Z, not just things you collect… at a reasonable price. OPEN ALL 7 DAYS EVERY WEEK.
EMPLOYMENT I would like to buy a St. Bernard female puppy. If you have one or have information of one for sale,
HOMES FOR RENT IN FFB AREA From $375/mon $750/mon Call: (501) 723-4424 Buckhorn, Inc.
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House for Rent in Clinton, AR. Very nice 3BR/2BA, unfurnished, storm cellar, shed and fenced area. AVAILABLE $750 mo. with $750 deposit Ph. 501-253-3658
3BR/2BA 1600+sqft house, one block south of Shirley School on Hwy 9 on 1.25 acre lot. 501-204-9261
Commercial Building for Rent 3000sqft great for store or restaurant 253 Court St, downtown Clinton. Prefect to move in now! $500/month Call: 592-2910 or 745-4900.
Case # NO. 2016-02 VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS PLAINTIFF
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2BR house in the country on Highway 95 West. $400/month Call: (501)745-1593
FOR LEASE 2500 sqft COMMERCIAL OFFICE OR RENTAL SPACE next to CashSaver in NORTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTER Call (501) 253-0924
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BRICK AND STONE 3 b/r, 2 ba, central heat/ac. all kitchen appliances, lovely stone fireplace for atmosphere and backup heat. concrete patio, 1 car garage, storage bldg., privacy fence. MLS#15028858. $87,900 Call Chris at Graham & Assoc. Real Estate 501-745-2436
For Sale 2000 sqft double wide Mobile Home setting on concrete footers with rock underpining on 2 acres of land in Morganton area. $79,000.00 Owner financing available. Call for details: (501) 253-1179
COMMERCIAL TRACT. 11.4 ac, blacktop, utilities, near Wal-Mart, wooded. $342,000. MLS#15034469 Call Graham & Assoc. Real Estate 501-745-2436
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The owners being unknown, any and all persons or entitles claiming any interest therein and all persons asserting ownership of, or any interest in, certain lands as described herein and located in the following described lands in Van Buren County, Arkansas, are hereby warned to appear in the County Court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, within thirty (30) days and answer the complaint of Plaintiff, Van Buren County, Arkansas, which has condemned said lands: JOB NO. 080445 SECTIONS 28, 29, AND 33 OF TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST As described in Van Buren County Court Order No. 2016-02 as filed and recorded on January 29, 2016 for property abutting Highway 124 (Damascus Road). You are hereby notified that Van Buren County, Arkansas, Plaintiff, by the Honorable Roger Hooper, Van Buren County Judge, 1414 Highway 65 South, Clinton, Arkansas 72031, has filed a Court Order in eminent domain against said lands, a copy of said Court Order shall be delivered to you or your attorney upon request. If you fail to appear within 30 days from the first date of publication of this Warning Order, you may be barred from answering said Complaint or otherwise asserting your interest. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and SEAL as Clerk of the County Court of Van Buren County, on this 29th day of January 2016. s/s Pam Bradford Pam Bradford Van Buren County Clerk
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Half Moon Baptist Church the cemetery. The current pastor, Rev. James Lovell, showed me a history that is encased in glass and on display in the Church. This history begins in 1950 and is I am told that it partially noted here. “A group of six began as a church/ school house com- people met and bination. One lady called council meettold me that she re- ing members of Lexmembers going to ington, Plant, and school there in the Red Hill Baptist 1930s and a Mr. Bar- Churches on the 3rd nett told me that his Sunday of April 1950 father started school to come and help orthere in 1931. At that ganize the Half Moon time it was beside Baptist Church. Bro. the cemetery across V.G. White was the 1/2 Moon Road first pastor called.” from where it is now. “April 3, Sunday, The present Church 1950: It appears to building was built in us that there is a re1950. al need for a Baptist Half Moon Bap- Church in this localtist Church has a ity and after much long, rich histo- prayer and seeking ry, much of which of divine guidance may already be lost. and much consultaNo one remembers tion with our neighwhen it first start- bors, brethren and ed, but several peo- churches and after ple remember that it calling of a council to began as a church/ consider the matter school house com- which council has a bination. One lady in church it is resolved her 90s told me that that we – D. Bagley, she remembers go- Synthia Bagley, Haing to school there in ley Rolen, Margie Rothe 1930s. Mr. Bar- len, Ernie Bagley and nett told me that his Emma Jean Bagley father started school do now under directhere in 1931. At that tion of other countime it was beside the cil composed of the cemetery across the following members: Half Moon Road from Rev VG White, Deawhere it is now. Mrs. con Tom Williams, Brown remembers Deacon Bonds, repwalking to the old log resenting the followchurch and school ing churches, Lexhouse when she was ington and Plant, adabout 9 years old to opted our church watch the men cut- covenant, organizing ting down trees and a church know as the sawing the lumber to Half Moon Mountain build the new Church Baptist Church.” house across from
The Voice of Van Buren County
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February 9, 2016
Shirley clinches conference The Shirley Blue Devils (22-7, 11-1) clinched the conference championship with wins over the South Side-Bee Branch Hornets (6552) and Greers Ferry Westside Eagles (7359) in late January. Shirley will host the 1A–2 South District Tournament beginning Feb. 15. The Blue Devils are the top seed in the district tournament and have secured an automatic bid to the Region 3 Tournament. (Information from Brian Crotts, photos by Tim Widener. Last week's Shirley game photos were taken by Paul Strang.)
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Senior Night
The Clinton Yellow Jackets senior boys and girls teams took on the Pottsville Apaches on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Yellow Jacket arena for Senior Night. (Photos by Abi Leonard)
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