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TUESDAY, March 14, 2017 / Vol. 3 Issue 11 / 75 cents
Council rejects animal ordinance
Miss South Side royalty – These girls were crowned March 3 in the 2017 Miss South Side beauty pageant: Tiny Miss Aubrey Lankford, Wee Miss Lydia Smith, Tiny Miss Laciegh Duncan, Senior Miss Sydni Clark and Junior Miss Erin Holland. (Photo by Wendy Gross)
The Clinton City Council decided at its meeting last week that the city did not need an ordinance prohibiting animal trafficking, rejecting the proposal on a 4-2 vote. Councilmen Jeff Pistole and Shon Hastings said the city already has the laws it needs to protect the animals if they were enforced. “Nobody likes this ordinance,” Pistole said. The ordinance was mostly aimed at stopping people from taking a litter of puppies or kittens to the Walmart parking lot and keeping them in the hot sun without proper shade for hours. Sometimes the animals that weren’t given away were left in the woods behind the store. The ordinance would have allowed people to bring one animal to the Police Department to sell or give to another person.
People buying a puppy want the pick of the litter, not to just be handed a dog, Pistole said. Councilmen Timothy Barnes and Sam Ward voted for the ordinance. Also at Thursday’s meeting, the council approved a resolution to authorize selling real estate related to the Highway 65 expansion. The property involved includes the “Welcome to Clinton” sign on north U.S. Highway 65. The Highway Department will pay the town $13,575 for the tract. Three other tracts will be sold to the state for a total of $4,925. Water Department manager Richard Hink said the department is still dealing with right-of-way issues on north U.S. Highway 65 and still getting phone calls from landowners who think it is the city that is moving their water lines. He stresses
Snow way! – OK, so it wasn’t exactly a blizzard, but it’s still unusual to have snow in the middle of March. A bit of the white stuff fell Saturday evening. No problems were reported, and it was almost all melted by Sunday afternoon. Anita Tucker/Voice editor
that the state Highway Department is the agency in charge of moving the lines. Also at the meeting: Councilwoman Gayla Bradley informed Police Chief John Willoughby that he cannot claim overtime as a department head regardless of how many hours he has spent on the job. Also, Willoughby, who was asking approval for a $4,500 weapons expenditure he had made, was told his spending limit without council approval is $2,000, and Bradley said she would have preferred the weapons be purchased locally. Bradley is married to a former Clinton Police officer. Airport Commission member Alex Kienlen of Conway told the council he had worked around airplanes a long time and had never seen the kind of damage he did at the air-
By Robert Snyder/for The Voice
Devils fall in finals
Man dies in car crash
The Shirley Blue Devils senior boys’ basketball team wrapped up a great season Saturday before a crowed of almost 6,000 at the Bank of the Ozarks Arena in Hot Springs. Though they lost by 10 points to the Guy-Perkins Thumderbirds, 67-57, in the State Class 1A championship game, they made their small hometown proud. The 300 tickets allotted to the school sold out within an hour even though Shirley’s population is 223, according to the 2010 Census. Many in the county who did not go to the game watched it Saturday afternoon on the CW television station. On Wednesday, an estimated crowd See Devils on page 6
port after the March 1 storm. Charles Wilson reported that the Street Department, which has only three employees, is still working on getting the “big stuff” cleared after the storm. He said the workers will return later to clear the smaller debris. Fire Chief D.L. Webb asked the councilors to consider a special election on fire dues. The dues used to be collected on water bills for city residents, but that was stopped a couple of years ago. Webb said the department needs the funds. Mayor Richard McCormac said the city has $3,000 set aside for a special election. The Clinton City Council meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Clinton Municipal Airport. The meetings are open to the public.
Some of the team members arrive at the community rally last week. The Blue Devils were making their first appearance in a state championship game. More photos, Page 6
A Bee Branch man was killed Saturday in a one-car accident on U.S. Highway 65 in Bee Branch. Scotty Ray Cossey, 37, was driving a 2006 Lincoln south on Highway 65 about 5 p.m. Saturday, March 11, when the accident occurred. He was north of Highway 92 West when he lost control and traveled into the northbound lane, according to a report from the Arkansas State Police. Cossey overcorrected and struck a guardrail, traveled down a steep ditch and struck an embankment, according to the report. The report states that the roads were wet and it was raining when the accident occurred. Cossey was taken to UAMS in Little Rock where he died. No further details were available.
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Track team wins first – The Clinton Junior High track team won first place last week in the Harrison Junior Goblin Relay meet. Weston Amos won the High Point award. (Photo by Coach Wilson)
Clinton officer gets pat on the back
The Clinton Police Department got a little added firepower recently with the purchase of this Remington 700 and several CORE 15 assault rifles. Previously, the officers mainly had only handguns.
Police Report Receipt used in theft try
A Clinton man has been charged with theft of property and several other crimes after being accused of stealing from Walmart. Timothy Booher, 33, tried to elude a police officer outside the store, running away and into the woods behind Mainstreet Kids on Quality drive, according to a police report. The officer said he was running after Booher when he heard Police Chief John Willough-
by exiting the woods. The officer said the suspect was ordered to get on the ground three times and that he “assisted” Booher to the ground on the fourth command. The report said $32 and some change was found in the suspect’s pocket, as well as a debit card that was not in his name. A Walmart asset protection manager told the officer that Booher found an item on an old receipt and located it in the store, then took the item to the customer service
desk and returned it for a cash refund using the old receipt. The amount of the refund was $32.70, the same amount found in the suspect’s pocket. The manager said that when he tried to confront the suspect, Booher pushed him. Booher has been charged with theft of property, assault-third degree, criminal trespassing and fleeing on foot.
Lottery scam
On March 3, 2017, a complaint was made with the Van Buren County sheriff's office about
a new scam. A man with an accent is calling citizens in Van Buren County, telling them they have won a million dollars from Mega Millions and asking them to send a deposit to receive the money. As everyone should know, Mega Millions does not know who won until the individual with the winning numbers contacts them. The sheriff’s office warns citizens to beware of the scam and do not send any money to anyone claiming you have won a lottery.
For the Record / February Marriages
Teddy Kirkendoll, 19, Shirley and Tessla Crow, 18, Clinton Toby Cooper, 38, and Kayla Watts, 34, Shirley Ricky Tuell, 33, Clinton and Lisa Johnson, 36, Clinton Charles Thomas, 34, Damascus and Jessica Pope, 33, Sarasota, Florida Charles Mettler, 25, Conway amd Amystica Phelps, 22, Conway Donald Walley, 42, Shirley and Jenifer Proffitt Grantham, 36, Fort Smith Jesse Payne, 31, Damascus and Summer Thornley, 37, Damascus
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Divorces
Michael Thurman vs. Shayla Bright Jeff Woods vs. Missy Woods Maurice Whillock vs. Timothy Whillock Candice Green vs. Justin Green Faith Clark vs. Cory Winter
Lt. Eric Koonce of the Clinton Police Department showed “extreme professionalism and control” in a quick response to a possible custody confrontation recently at the elementary school, according to a letter sent to Police Chief John Willoughby last week. Assistant Principal Audra Stewart said Koonce
made phone calls and gathered information and everyone remained calm. She said though the situation ended in an arrest, she was satisfied with the outcome and felt safe and assured by the officer’s actions. Koonce told The Voice he appreciated the letter, but, “I was just doing my job.”
Clinton Police 1-31 through 2-27 Reported Calls
Thefts - 13 Narcotics related - 9 Domestic related - 6 Endangering the welfare of a minor - 2 Accidents - 8
Non-Reportable Calls Calls for service - 44 Property checks - 67 Motorist assists - 6 ATM Bank Escorts - 4
Other agency assists - 9 Alarm Calls - 3 Warnings Issues - 75 Citations Issued - 150 Search warrants executed by Patrol Division - 2 Hours of continued training - 30 Stolen vehicles recovered - 1 Felony narcotic warrants applied for - 5 Other felony warrants applied for - 5
Bankruptcies
Damascus - Doyle and Karen J. Harlan, 226 Raintree, Feb. 22, 2017, Chapter 13. Damascus - Jerry Lynn Nix, 281 Batesville Mountain Road, Feb. 27, 2017, Chapter 7. Damascus - Richard Todd Turner, 565 Arkansas 285, Feb. 28, 2017, Chapter 7. Damascus - Tony William Winfrey, 565 Arkansas 285, Feb. 28, 2017, Chapter 7.
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Thelma Murray Shirley
Recently, Donald Delk’s niece Christina Marie Delk Pipkin and her son, John Pipkin, and his son, John Jr. and John’s friend Drew spent a weekend visiting Uncle Donald and spent time on Lute Mountain at their cabin. All flowers will be removed from the Shady Grove Cemetery before the first mowing in April. The cemetery neds one good clean sweep mowing each year. Jim Hooten attended the birthday party of his grandson Brady Hooten in Conway Sunday afternoon. Brady is the son of John Hooten of Greenbrier. Visiting Calla Linn last week were her son Kenny and Debbi Linn of Orlando, Florida, and Calla’s daughter Calisse and Jeff Caudill of Nashville, Tennessee. While here, they attended the funeral of their uncle, Bill Johnson of Dennard. Inez Privitt has been busy attending the ball games of her grandson, Jed Privitt. Jo Nan Harper, Emma Hink of Clinton, Betty Clark and Danna Hensley of Clinton all attended the basketball game in Hot Springs Saturday night. The people of Van Buren County are very proud of the Shirley Blue Devils ball team. Their final game will be Saturday night in Hot Springs for the state championship. The Settlement Baptist Church is now next door to the Settlement Cemetery. March is marching right on through. The plums have bloomed, the peaches are blooming, and according to my almanac, the best days
to plant root crops are the 15th and 16th. I hope it is sunny and dry enough on those days.
Patsy Ward Formosa
Marva Ward got good news from her nephrologist. She is maintaining her levels, so that is good. They’ve been riding out the storms with Frank, Erica and the boys. We’ve had some pretty nasty weather, but thankfully not as bad as it could have been. David and Sindee Morse are extending their deck to make room for a hot tub. That sounds good! Roy and Mary Bryant recently made a trip to Missouri to spend a week with relatives. JoAnn and Buddy Hancock of Hot Springs Village came up on Thursday to visit DeLane Story. Jo Ann is DeLane’s sister. They went to Western Sizzlin’ to eat and celebrate their birthdays. Happy belated birthday to you both. Birthdays are nicer when you spend them with family. Condolences go out to the family of Nina Gray. She passed away on Thursday morning. It seems we have lost too many people
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around Formosa the last couple years. Get well wishes go out to B.E. and Ruth Webb. They have both been sick. Grandsons of Johnny and Joyce James celebrated their birthdays together last Saturday. They are Jaxton and Ayden and they both turned 4. That’s about all I have heard this week, so until next time, God bless and have a great week.
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The folks at the Shirley Senior Center are all excited about the Shirley Senior Boys Basketball team paying in their first ever State Tournament finals in Hot Springs on Saturday, March 11. Several of us have been wearing our Shirley Blue Devils Blue all week to support the team. Especially Inez Privitt, better known as Jed’s grandma. Jed Privitt is one of the starting five on the team. Several of the starters are seniors
Scotland
We noticed several shingles have blown off the bym and the old Home EC building. We must get a work day set and get some things fixed. The month of February was busy for the Scotland Fire Department. Eleven firefighters took a wildlands class at Clinton. Mike Curtis was the instructor. The department responded to eight fire calls two other calls. Please call 884-6005 to report burning and forestry is 1-800-8308015. This saves our local people from wasted time when they may need to be on an emergency. For emergencies call 911. Volunteers are always needed. It looks like winter is arriving again. We have had bad winds and thunderstorms, loss of power and now it looks like we will have low temps and possible winter weather this next week. Be safe and stay warm.
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Page 3 who have been playing together for a long time. The entire community is being very supportive. The folks at the Shirley center celebrated Tommy Beckham’s and Inez Privitt’s birthdays and Walter and Alice Moore’s 64th wedding anniversary. Congratulations to a lovely couple. That is a hard act to follow. The cooks at Shirley have been serving up some really good meals. Attendance has been better too. The weather has been wonderful and it’s fun to get out and about in the warm sunshine. Plans are in order to provide transportation to Clinton, Shirley and Fairfield Bay on Mondays and Fridays. Let your center director know if you want to go. Alo if there is some place fun you would like to go on a day trip, give your suggestion to the center director. Next week I will try to include places and dates for trips already planned. The VBCAP Board met in Clinton on Thursday, March 9, with the new president, Phillip Ellis, presiding. We need our daily $3 donation per meal to support the program. Subscribe to The Voice and see our menus for all the center. Then you can decide where you might want to eat. We are what we eat … so let’s all eat rich!
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They're quilting at the Alread EH Club building Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. New members are always welcome. Then on Friday, 5 to 7:30 p.m., the EHC building hosts a traditional St. Patrick's Day meal to benefit ACCDA. Some of my neighbors say they were out of power "nearly three days," while for others it was much shorter. It was an incredible storm. Bob Hefner called to talk about the benefit held for his wife Sue. Sue was in and out if the hospital for months and Bob said they "almost lost her." But today she is up and walking. "It's unbelievable how nice people are!" Bob exclaimed. About 100 people attended a benefit at the Crabtree Foursquare Church on behalf of Sue and Bob. He wanted to share his deep appreciation for what the church and community has done for him and his wife. "I'm fixing to go fishing for The Fish Fry at the church to See Neighbors on page 5
Creek crossing - Crossing Peyton Creek was a bit more difficult in days gone by. This photo, courtesy of Van Buren County, Arkansas: Thanks for the Memories, is from about 1915. Do you have historic photos to share? Send them to voiceeditor@artelco.com.
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Obituaries
Willa Bea Tipton
Willa Bea Odom Tipton, age 81, of Arkadelphia passed away Monday, March 6, 2017. She was born July 28, 1935 in Quitman, Ark., the daughter of the late Arthur and Mable Odom. On August 17, 1955 she was married to Nelson Tipton. Bea was a graduate of South Side High School in Bee Branch, Henderson State University and received her master's degree from the University of Arkansas. She was member of Primrose Garden Club where she served as president, First Baptist Church of Arkadelphia, the Clark County Retired Teachers Association, AEA and NEA. Bea was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Nelson Tipton, and her brother, Jerry Odom. She is survived by three daughters, Angie Elrod of Conway, Nan Kirksey (Brian) of Amity and Tammy Graves (Paul) of Hot Springs; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. A memorial service was 2 p.m. on Friday March 10, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Arkadelphia.
Martha Paul
Martha Louise Paul, 89, of Clinton was born April 30, 1927 to the late Alford and Velda (Pope) Brown in Dierks, Arkansas and passed from this life on March 6, 2017 at her home in Clinton. She spent most of her life caring for others as a Regis-
tered Nurse. Martha was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband who cared for her until his passing, Richard A. Paul, a son, Jay Hagler, and a sister, Mary Peters. Left to cherish her memory are one son, Eric Hagler (Sandy) of Huntington Beach, California, three step-children, Richard Paul (Sherry) of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Susan Guibor (Bryck) of Tucson, Arizona, and Peggy Eoff (Dan) of Clinton, Arkansas; three grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and many friends. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas.
Dallas Henderson
Dallas Glenn Henderson, 93, of Clinton was born on November 10, 1923 to the late Alonzo and Lena (May) Henderson in Patmos, Arkansas and passed from this life on March 6, 2017 at his home. Dallas served his country with distinction during WWII as a Tail Gunner on a B24 and on the 998 Bomb Squad in the United States Army Air Corps. After the war, he worked for the United States Postal Service for over two decades. After retiring, Dallas and Betty moved to Clinton and created a wonderful life together. They are members of the First United Methodist Church in Clinton, Arkansas. Dallas is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Carl Henderson and Daris Henderson; and one sister, Lou Etta Jackson. Left to cher-
ish his memory are his wife of over 70 years, Betty Henderson; four sons, Randall Henderson, Steven Henderson, Donald Henderson (Nancy) and David Henderson (Lynell); eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Visitation was Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment was at the Union Cemetery in Rosston, Arkansas.
Edmond Bollen
Edmond Allen Bollen, 85, of Clinton, passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on March 7, 2017. He was born on July 4, 1931 in Eldorado, Arkansas to Walter Austin Bollen and Ada May Wilson. Mr. Bollen, or Mr. Ed, as many referred to him, was a great neighbor and a wonderful Christian friend. Many remember the Bollens as the owners of OTASCO - Coast to Coast, on the Court Square in downtown Clinton during the 1980s. Ed was a faithful members of Immanuel Baptist Church in Clinton. Left to cherish his memory are his children Mary Beth McDowell and husband Scott of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Nancy Kay Bollen and husband Paul Salvucci of Richmond, Virginia; brother Austin Bollen of Magnolia, Arkansas; grandchildren Christopher McDowell and wife Rachel, Kara Cambre and husband Jason, Leigh Salvucci and Allie Salvucci; great-grandchildren Braydn Cambre, Elliot Cambre, Mackly McDowell, Bollen McDowell; and other family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Nancy. Service was 10 a.m. Saturday,
March 11, at the Immanuel Baptist Church of Clinton with Bro. Mack Litaker officiating. Interment was at the Oakland Cemetery in Atkins. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service.
March 14, 2017 Bee Branch area, passed away March 6, 2017. She was the daughter of Toy and Dwade Graddy Crawford. No services were announced. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home.
Eva Johnson
Eva Mae Linn Johnson of Dennard
passed away March 10, 2017. Arrangements are pending at this time. Clinton Funeral Service.
Angie Innes
Angie Innes passed away in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Arrangements are pending at this time. Clinton Funeral Service.
WINDY Wilma Black
Wilma Jewel (Leonard) Black was born April 10, 1923 in Damascus, Arkansas to Joe and Bessie Leonard. She was married to O.G. Black who served and died in active duty in World War II. She then married John Black in 1946 and had one son, Pat; they lived in Damascus, Arkansas for 8 years. In 1955 they moved to Conway, AR where she lived until her death on March 10, 2017. She was a grade-school teacher and member of Robinson Church of Christ in Conway. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, her first husband O.G. Black, husband John Patrick ''Papa'' Black, her only son, John Patrick ''Pat'' Black, her sisters Lucille and Imogene Leonard and brother Joe Eldon Leonard. She is survived by her two grandchildren John (Becky) Black of Springfield, Missouri, and April (Louis) Krenn; and her five great-grandchildren; and several other relatives. She was strong in spirit, humble, generous and kind. Visitation was Monday at Roller McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, with another scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, during regular business hours. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, at Robinson Church of Christ, Conway.
Patsy Payne
Patsy D. Payne, 77, of Little Rock, formerly of the
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Musing of Floyd “Windy” Winfield By Carl Trahan-True
A week ago we became aware of “Windy” moving on to experience a new chapter in his spiritual life. “Windy” was one unique person whom I had the opportunity to share times of joy, sadness and exhilarating experiences with. “Windy” was a giver. He had a big, kind heart. Always striving to help others. He was known as the little old man who made small crosses out of horseshoe nails with thin colored wire and telephone striped cable conductors. He sold a few but gave away nearly half that he made. If there was a child or person in need, he was there, pushing to help meet the needs of others. We shared experiences of enlisting in the U.S. Navy during the era 19581962. Bot of us bob-
bing around and saving the troubles of the world. Had business in Florida several years ago. Asked “Windy” to join me. He never before had visited that area of the U.S.A. Took off a day and we went down to visit St. Mark’s lighthouse, the beach, a walk in the wetlands and watch alligators. Then up to Wakulla Springs to observe the antics of the manatees. What a joy watching his excitement. Wherever we were, “Windy” would not know a stranger and would share his crosses, and his love of children. I have been richly blessed by having our paths in life cross. He has been in my thoughts and prayers daily since we have shared life. “Windy” is missed, and I celebrate his influence on me.
Bradley Cemetery The following people made donations to Bradley Cemetery from September 2015-2016: Frank and Doris Schock Marianno, C.L. Mackey, Mary Jane Kessinger in memory of Joe Fraser, Tina Williams, Mary L. Bane, Greg Goodin for Malta Fraser, Pat Crowell, Sue Fraser, Judy Homer, Paula J. Smith, Bonnie Studebaker, Lyndell E. Lay, Jimmy Cossey, Kathy Potts, Dortha Borecky, Marie Boone, Tracy and
Jeannie Moore and the Passmore children. Donations for the upkeep of Bradley Cemetery may be made at Regions Bank, P.O. Box 57, Clinton, Arkansas. Two trees have been removed this year and another needs removed. If you cannot donate, please help clean up the cemetery. Members of the board, Danny Boone, Ted Hutto and Dortha Borecky, appreciate your help.
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Retired teachers to meet
Calendar The County Republicans will meet Monday, March 20, 7-8:30 p.m., at Western Sizlin in Clinton. The public is welcome to attend and hear updates by local elected officials and take part in plans to host U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton this spring. For those who would like to arrive early to eat, a room is set aside from 6 p.m. Alread’s ACCDA is hosting a Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Meal at the Alread EH Club Building Friday, March 17, 2017, 5-7 p.m. There will be no charge but donations will be gratefully accepted. Van Buren County Judge Roger Hooper is presenting a slide show in Alread at the Extension Homemakers Club building on March 20, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. to show the past, present and future improvements to the county’s roads. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. The March meeting of the Clinton School Board has been rescheduled to March 27 at 5:30 p.m. because of Spring Break. The meetings are held in the Administrative Building and are open to the public. The Van Buren County Library in Clinton holds a Game Night for adults the second Saturday of each month at 5 p.m. Bring a friend, puzzles, a favorite game or coloring book for a night of fun.
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Clean-up continues – The oak trees behind the offices of the radio station and The Voice on Griggs Street in Clinton were cut up and hauled away last week. The old oak trees were uprooted by the March 1 storm.
Alread News By Burtie Harder
The Alread Community Center Development Association met for its regular monthly meeting, Monday, March 6, at the Alread EH Club building. The main discussion centered on the events that will be happening in Alread throughout the year. All the Alread organizations are working together to space events so that the community has activities on a regular basis throughout the year to keep them united, and so
Junk–B–Gone March 27th through 31st
Clinton’s 19th Annual Junk Be Gone will be held March 27th through March 31st. This event has been organized by the C.A.R.E. organization in effort to clean up the Historic Downtown Clinton since 1998. The first nine years was a one day effort but this year like the previous ten years Junk – B - Gone will be held as a weeklong cleanup effort. The expansion of this event is made possible by the City of Clinton and C.A.R.E. working together to take the steps necessary to make Clinton a better place to live. RULES: ∙ CLINTON CITY LIMITS ONLY ∙ NO HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE ∙ TRASH MUST BE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ∙ TRASH MUST BE OUT THE DAY BEFORE SCHEDULED PICK UP SO IT IS AVAILABLE WHEN WORKERS ARE IN THAT AREA ITEMS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP ARE SHINGLES, PAINT CANS, TAR CANS, AND TIRES THAT ARE STILL MOUNTED ON THE RIM. PICK UP DATES AND LOCATIONS: ∙ March 27th HIGHWAY 16 EAST AND WEST ∙ March 28st SCHOOL HILL AND DOWNTOWN ∙ March 29th HIGHWAY 16 EAST AND WEST
that events and fundraisers aren’t in competition. Anyone interested in what is happening in Alread is encouraged to go to the AlreadArkandsas@gmail.com calendar. ACCDA’s next event is coming up very soon. We would like to invite everyone to a Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Meal at the Alread EH Club building Friday, March 17, 2017, 5-7 p.m. There will Neighbors from page 3 benefit youth camp," he added. Another neighbor called about the herd of stampeding ticks I mentioned last week. When she moved here 30 years ago she was swarmed by seed ticks. An old timer showed her how to use duck tape to catch and trap the whole bunch quickly. "But then," she laughed, "when I was a kid we just used DDT." This most recent cold spell may affect many plants. Late daffodils and early tulips with buds may be nipped. Cover any warm weather crops put out early. Potted tender plants should still be indoors. But this is just a speed bump in a rapidly advancing growing sea-
be corn beef, cabbage, scalloped potatoes, chicken, desserts and more, all prepared by ACCDA members. There will be no charge for the meal but any and all donations will be gratefully accepted. All funds raised will go to help further the objectives of ACCDA and Alread. The next ACCDA Board meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the Alread EH Club building on April 4. Anyone is welcome to attend but if you would like to be on the agenda, call Joyce at 745-5820. son. I've already direct seeded radish, carrot, lettuce and onion. More will be planted within the week. "Blooms of Note" going on now include many previously mentioned and new to the list this week: grape hyacinth, Grecian windflowers, wild violets and early tulips. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call or text Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
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The Van Buren County Retired Teachers and School Employees Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Western Sizzlin in Clinton on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. The speaker will be Misty Thatch, an attorney in the office of the Arkansas Attorney General. She works in the Public Protection Division and will be speaking about senior issues, scams and identity theft. All retired school employees are encouraged to attend. Guests are welcome.
Clubs The Idle Hour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Merl Eoff. Winners for the evening were: High, Danna Hensley; second high, Emma Hink; traveling, Lou Burgess; and bingo, Billie Fendley. spring has showed up a little bit early here on the mountain! Bradford pear and plum trees are in full bloom. The grass is getting greener, the birds are chirping, and even the frogs have been singing their tunes at night. It looks like we will be seeing more rain in the future. I have been busy this week. I had the honor of doing a maternity photography session, and I have been busy working with our Kenya team to get things ready for our mission trip. Please keep our team in your prayers. If you have any news for the Highway 110 area, please contact me at 7454639 or e-mail paigeberger2013@gmail. com.
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March 14, 2017
A fire was built to keep warm as the sun set.
The town held a community-wide for the team last week.
Devils of 350-400 people showed up at a community rally to cheer on the team and donate some money to help with their expenses for the Hot Springs trip. Coach Keith Brown said his team took him on “one heck of a ride” this
season as he offered Guy his congratulations. This was the fourth meeting between the two teams during the 2016-17 season and the Thunderbirds won three of those contests. The win was the 10th title for John Hutchcraft, who has been coaching at Guy for 40 years. He said he plans to coach for a couple more years. One of the Guy
players is his grandson, Wyatt Spires, a junior who snatched 16 rebounds in the game. Guy’s leading scorer was Jahcoree Ealy with 25 points, followed by Trey Minton with 16 points. For the Blue Devils, senior Joseph Owen and junior Michasel Fuller each had 14 points, with senior Jed Privitt just behind with 13 points. Senior Easton Freeman
chipped in 12. Privitt was the Blue Devils’ leading rebounder with 10. Privitt said after the game that representing Shirley and Van Buren County was very special. It was Shirley’s first appearance in a state championship game. The Shirley Blue Devils end their season with a 34-11 record. There are seven seniors on the team.
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Jed Privitt addresses the crowd. Photos by Debbie Widener and Tim Widener
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Clinton kindergartners host Moms & Muffins
High-flying adventure - An Air Evac helicopter crew talks to the Clinton kindergarten classes about the different parts of an emergency helicopter. The students also got to see the helicopter take off from the campus. (Photo by Cindy Bradley)
Community clean-up - Fifth-grade mentors spent a recent afternoon giving back to the Clinton community, working with Mayor Richard McCormac to clean up several areas around town. (Photo from Facebook)
Listen my children - Clinton kindergartners using their ears as they get ready for the day. (Photos by Cindy Bradley)
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Entertainment
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Film favorite coming to library always have a wonderful time, wherever I am, whoever I’m with.” “Harvey” is described as a comedy-drama, and there is a definite undertone of sadness to it. Almost every character is fighting his or her insecurities, loneliness or wistfulness for another life. Elwood, the one who’s supposed to be crazy, may well be the sanest of them all. “Well,” he says, “I’ve wrestled with reality for 35 years, and I’m happy to state I finally won out over it.” James Stewart is perfect as Elwood, and Josephine Hull is wonderful as Veta Louise. The rest of the cast, including Jesse White (the Maytag repairman), is very good as well. “Harvey” is pretty high on my Top 10 favorite movie list, and
By Anita Tucker
I am delighted to see that the next movie scheduled for the Van Buren County Library’s Saturday night at the movies for adults is “Harvey.” The 1950 movie is about a wealthy eccentric, Elwood P. Dowd, whose constant drinking companion, much to the embarrassment of his sister Veta Louise, is a pooka that has taken the form of a 6-foot tall invisible rabbit. Veta Louise believes Elwood’s odd behavior is hurting the chances of her homely daughter, Myrtle Mae, to find a husband, so they embark upon a plan to have Elwood committed. Elwood quite enjoys his visit to the sanitarium because, well, as he says, “I
Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, "In this world, Elwood, you must be" – she always called me Elwood – "In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant." Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. And you may quote me. if you’ve never seen it or just want to see it again, here’s a good chance. It is scheduled for 5 p.m. March 25 in the Clinton Library’s community room. Next month’s movie at the library is “Terror at Black Falls,” which was filmed in Scotland, Arkansas. Watch for a big spread on the making of the film soon in The Voice.
The Music Scene ‘n’ roll. The other band members are Eddie Millholland (lead vocalist), Jake Trogden (lead guitarist), Dalby Jones (bass guitarist) and Chris Ragland. Trogden is a senior at Clinton High School. The other four hail from Marshall.
Women’s History Month Jeff Standbery
This is Martha Francis Gideon Hatchett who was married to Dr. James King Hatchett. Women were the unsung promoters of progress in Van Buren County in the 1890s. (Photo from Pictorial History of Van Buren County / Lillian Hall collection)
CITY OF CLINTON
Financial Statement January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENTS Balance January 1, 2016 Cash Receipts Water Payments Sewer Payments Other Bond Proceeds Total Receipts
$ 1,981,539
Total Funds Available
$ 4,784,755
Expenditures Personal Services Supplies Other Services & Charges Capital Outlay Debt Service Total Expenditures
$ 784,349 $ 54,283 $ 1,003,759 $ 1,240,044 $ 259,691 $ 3,342,126
Balance Water and Sewer Fund December 31, 2016
$ 1,442,629
INDEBTEDNESS Type of Debt Short Term Financing Obligations Water Revenue Bond Total
Amount $ 245,868 $ 3,749,132 $ 3,995,000
$ 1,717,216 $ 237,563 $ 149,067 $ 699,370 $ 2,803,216
Date Last Payment Due 15, April, 2037 Date Free of Debt 15, April, 2037
The Clinton Water Department constructed a clarifier at the Water Treatment Plant. The Clinton Water Department received an ADFA Revolving Bond for $3,000,000.00. As of December 31, 2016 all of the ADFA Revolving Bond has been received by the Clinton Water Dept. The $3,000,000.00 is included in the above Water Revenue Bond. 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. Richard Hink, Manager
We are pleased to announce that Jeff Stansbery will be writing about music for The Voice. Stansbery is a musician/songwriter and book publisher who lives in Leslie. He has written seven Christian books and more than 500 songs, recorded two CDs, one gospel and one folk rock, and is the leader of an Indie Folk-Rockin’ Blues band called Breez and a contemporary gospel band called Spirit Breez. He plays acoustic 12-string guitar (rhythm) and sings lead and backup vocals. Currently, Stansbery has been playing his original music regularly in Little Rock at Khalil's Pub and Grill, and is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Association (Little Rock Chapter) where he regularly performs. He also performs at the Fairfield Bay Convention Center the second Tuesday of each month. Spirit Breez is scheduled to play at this summer’s Literacy Council music festival in July. Recently, Stansbery talked with talented young artist Chris Pinson of a local band called Elements, a diverse group that performs alternative style rock
Question: How did Elements form?
Pinson: I had met Eddie while working together at a grocer’s. We instantly connected. From there we started writing songs together. We didn't even take it seriously at first, and just messed around with different ideas more than anything. We did that for four or five years before even starting Elements. Me and Eddie started the band and we slowly added everyone else. Luckily, everyone who joined was a perfect fit.
Question: How did you come up with the name Elements?
Pinson: We had been throwing names around for a while, and nothing was sticking out to us. One day I was listening to a song by the band Earth, Wind & Fire, and I thought, “Elements, that is the new band name." The guys loved it, and we decided to keep it. So, you could say that Earth, Wind & Fire inspired the name.
Question: What is your goal as a band?
Pinson: Our goal is to inspire people, relate to our fans and enjoy what we love doing the most. Music is a big part of our
lives, and to do that while potentially helping another person, there isn't a better feeling. We just want to be onstage sharing these moments with our fans.
Question: What’s next?
Pinson: The sky is the limit. We plan on working extremely hard and hitting the stage as much as possible. We are about to drop our new album soon, and couldn't be more excited. We feel like it is just the beginning of our journey. Elements has released a total of five songs, and recently finished recording its first full length album, "Regeneration," which will be released later this year. Elements recently released a new single, "Conversations," which is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and more. You can hear some of their tunes on their Facebook page. The band’s first show of the year will be Saturday, March 18, at the Ozark Heritage Arts Center in Leslie. The show starts at 7 p.m. and admission is $8 at the door. This concert will also feature bands such as Dark from Day One and White Fox Kill. More dates for Elements include: April 1 at Vinos in Little Rock; May 25 at the Cavern in Russellville; and June 10 at TJ Lelands in Pittsburgh, Kansas. I have attended several of their concerts and highly recommend you check out this original, high-energy young band.
Editor’s pick: Inspired by our new columnist, I started sorting through my CD collection and came upon the Isley Brothers’ 1975 classic “The Heat is On.” I was flooded with memories of driving around the Courthouse square, windows rolled down on my black and gold Malibu with my eight-track player blasting “Fight the Power.” I was 16 and ready, I just couldn’t figure out which power to fight. In my book, that entire album is still groovy. - Anita Tucker
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Senior Citizen Centers Menus March Clinton & Damascus Senior Centers
March 13: Baked chicken strips, cauliflower and cheese sauce, peas and carrots, cookie. March 14: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, bread, fresh fruit. March 15: Sliced ham, black-eyed peas, greens, cornbread, CranApple dessert. March 16: Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding. March 20: Lemon pepper chicken, baked ocrn casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie. March 21: Pork roast, au gratin potatoes, orange glazed beets, bread, apple cake. March 22: Swiss steak, rice, okra, roll, apricots. March 23: Chicken/dumplings, green beans, stewed tomatoes, butterscotch bars. March 27: Hashbrown casserole, salad, strawberries, breadstick, angel food cake. March 28: Cheeseburger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, bread, pineapple. March 29: Pinto beans with ham, okra and tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. March 30: Sliced turkey/gravy, sweet potatoes, cream style corn, roll, apple crisp. Clinton is Monday-Thursday Damascus is Tuesday and Thursday
Shirley Senior Center
March 13: Swiss steak, rice, okra, roll, peaches. March 14: Lemon pepper chicken, baked corn casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie. March 15: Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit.
March 16: Chicken/dumplings, green beans, stewed tomatoes, butterscotch bars. March 20: Lean hamburger patty on bun, Mexicali corn, baked beans, melon and strawberries. March 21: Ravioli/sauce, peas and carrots, salad, garlic bread, hot cinnamon applesauce. March 22: Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, ruit. March 23: Creamy chicken spaghetti, peas, capri blend, bread stick, cake with icing. March 27: Chicken parmigiana/ sauce, spinach salad, corn, breadstick, spiced peaches. March 28: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, bread, fresh fruit. March 29: Sliced ham, black-eyed peas, greens, cornbread, CranApple dessert. March 30: Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding. Shirley Center is open Monday-Thursday
Scotland Senior Center
March 13: Pork roast, au gratin potatoes, orange glazed beets, bread, apple cake. March 14: Lemon pepper chicken, baked corn casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie. March 15: Veg-
etable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit. March 16: Chicken/dumplings, green beans, stewed tomatoes, butterscotch bars. March 20: Hashbrown casserole, salad, strawberries, breadstick, angel food cake. March 21: Pinto beans with ham, okra and tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. March 22: Cheeseburger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, bread, pineapple. March 23: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, salad, French bread, brownie muffin. March 27: Ravioli/sauce, peas and carrots, salad, garlic bread, hot cinnamon applesauce. March 28: Lean hamburger patty on bun, Mexicali corn, baked beans, melon and strawberries. March 29: Creamy chicken spaghetti, peas, capri blend, bread stick, cake with icing. March 30: Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit. Scotland center is open Monday-Thursday
Fairfield Bay Senior Center
March 14: Pinto beans w/ham, okra and tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. March 15: Baked cod, sweet potato fries, green beans,
bread, pears. March 16: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, salad, French bread, brownie muffin. March 17: Sliced turkey/gravy, sweet potatoes, creamstyle corn, roll, apple crisp. March 21: Baked chicken strips, cauliflower and cheese sauce, peas and carrots, cookie. March 22: Sliced ham, black-eyed peas, greens, cornbread, strawberry/ apple sauce cake. March 23: Chicken Parmgiana/sauce, spinach salad, green beans, breadstick, spiced peaches. March 24: Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding. March 28: Chili, broccoli slaw, Mexican cornbread, fruit. March 29: Creamy chicken spaghetti, peas, Capri blend, breadstick, cake with icing. March 30: Ravioli/sauce, peas and carrots, salad, garlic bread, hot cinnamon applesauce. March 31: Lean hamburger patty on bun, baked beans, melon/strawberries. Fairfield Bay Center is open Tuesday-Friday
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School Menus March 13-27 Shirley Schools
Monday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal, pear halves. Lunch: Cheeseburger, french fries, baked beans, baby carrots, apple slices/caramel. Tuesday – Breakfast: Oatmeal, cinnamon toast or cold cereal, applesauce. Lunch: Chicken and noodles, peas and carrots, sweet potato crunch, fruit cocktail, cornbread. Wednesday – Breakfast: Waffles, ham or cold cereal, fruit. Lunch: Super nacho grande/dip, broccoli/cranberry salad, Asian fresh veggies, frozen fruit cup, fortune cookie. Thursday – Breakfast: Biscuit/ gravy or cereal and biscuit half, apple. Lunch: Road turkey/ gravy, mashed potatoes, green peas, buttered carrots, cranberry sauce, peaches, hot rolls. Friday – Spring Break begins
Clinton Junior & Senior High
Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, graham crackers, fruit. Lunch: Chicken noodles, French bread or mini corn dogs, salad, green beans, fruit/ juice. Tuesday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch:
Chicken fajita flabread melt or pizza quesadilla, salad, corn, fruit/ peach cup. Wednesday – Breakfast: Cereal, doughnut, fruit. Lunch: Baked turkey or barbecue chicken, creamed potatoes, northern beans, rolls, no bake cookie, fruit. Thursday – Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, applesauce. Lunch: Chicken patty on bun or hamburger, baked fries, fruit. Friday – Spring Break
Clinton Elementary
Monday – Breakfast: Cereal/doughnut, pears. Lunch: Chicken spaghetti, salad, black-eyed peas, breadstick, mixed fruit. Tuesday – Breakfast: Pancakes, apple wedge. Lunch: Ham and cheese Hot Pocket, broccoli and carrots/Ranch, northern beans, pears. Wednesday – Breakfast: Ham and cheese biscuit, applesauce. Lunch: Steak fingers, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, peaches. Thursday – Breakfast: Cereal, toast/jelly, mixed fruit. Lunch: Turkey and cheese wrap, pinto beans, shamrock sauce. Friday – Spring break
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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. Deadline to enter is 2 p.m. March 31, 2017; drawing will be at 4 p.m. March 31. This month’s Word Find sponsor is Pistole Pawn & Gun, Highway 65B, Clinton.
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Where In the County Is This?
Where In the County Is This? Where can you see this abandoned house? Here's a small hint: It's red. Tell us for your chance to win a one-year subscription to The Voice of Van Buren County. See Rules at left.
Silence in the face of evil is itself evil. God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act. – Dietrich Bonhoffer, Lutheran pastor, died in Flossenburg concentration camp, Germany, 1945.
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 New Hope 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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Fishing Report
"Fishing is always good, sometimes catching can be slow."
North Arkansas
White River (Bull Shoals Tailwater)
– John Eastwold's favorite saying
AGFC fishing for anglers' feedback Ask some anglers about their latest trip and you may hear stories of fish so large even the photos weighed five pounds, but the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking for some honest feedback in a new mail-in survey being mailed next week. The survey will help identify trends in angling and areas where the resource can be managed more effectively for the benefit of all Arkansans. Jason Olive, assistant chief of the AGFC Fisheries Division, said this is the first survey of this kind done in Arkansas since 2000. “We’re sending out 10,000 surveys to randomly selected Arkansas residents who purchased a license in 2016,” Olive said. “We sell around 375,000 licenses per year, so the odds of any individual getting one will be pretty small.” With only about one in every 40 anglers receiving a survey, some anglers may ask how the results could be correct, but Olive explains that when done in a scientific man-
ner with randomly selected participants, the results from the sample size will reflect the overall population's answers extremely well. “As always, we will have public comment periods later this year for suggestions and input from avid anglers,” Olive said. “This survey is meant for all anglers, no matter if they fished one day or 100. Everyone’s input is critical to paint the whole picture of what the public wants and how we can improve how we serve them.” Ben Batten, AGFC assistant chief, also pointed out that the survey is being conducted by an outside contractor to ensure that the process is handled as scientifically as possible, without any influence from AGFC staff. “It’s important on these sorts of surveys that we use an outside organization, so that we remain open-minded about any possible outcomes,” he said. “And using an outside organization that has a good history with these sorts of surveys adds a much higher level of credibility to the results.”
Mississippi State University was chosen among bids submitted earlier this year to complete the survey work. No instate agencies or organizations submitted a bid. “MSU has vast experience in this field, conducting these types of surveys for Mississippi, Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico, and will do an excellent job,” Batten said. “But don’t be surprised when you see a Mississippi State logo on the envelope.” Batten says the survey is the first of three that will be conducted in the next few years to gauge trends in angling and better understand what anglers want when they visit a lake, river or stream in The Natural State. “This isn’t just about bass anglers or trout anglers or crappie anglers,” Batten said. “This is about everyone who wets a line in Arkansas, so even if you only went bream fishing once with friends last year, taking 10 to 15 minutes to fill out this survey will help us learn how to make that experience better next time.”
(updated 3-82017) John Berry at Berry Brothers Guide Service (870453-2424) said that last week there was a trace of rain Cotter, milder temperatures and heavy winds (to include lake wind advisories). The lake level at Bull Shoals remained steady at 7.9 feet below seasonal power pool of 659 feet. This is 43.9 feet below the top of flood pool. Upstream, Table Rock remained steady at 8.2 feet below seasonal power pool and 24.2 feet below the top of flood pool. Beaver Lake fell 0.3 feet to rest at 9.8 feet below seasonal power pool and 19.4 feet below the top of flood pool. On the White, they had significant wadable water with almost no generation. Meanwhile, the bite has been spotty. Some days have been excellent and some poor. The hot spot has been the catchand-release section at Rim Shoals. The hot flies were olive Woolly Buggers (sizes 8, 10), Y2Ks (sizes 14, 12), prince nymphs (size 14), zebra midges (black with silver wire and silver bead or red with silver wire and silver bead sizes 16, 18), pheasant tails (size 14), ruby midges (size 18), root beer midges (size 18), pink and cerise San Juan worms (size 10), and sowbugs (size 16). Double-fly nymph
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rigs have been very effective (John’s current favorite is a size 14 hare and copper nymph with a size 18 ruby midge suspended below it). Caddis season has arrived. Berry says this is their best hatch of the year and it should arrive soon. He says he has already observed a few caddis on the Norfork tailwater. With the lower lake levels they should have perfect flows to target this hatch. Before the hatch when the trout are feeding on the surface but you see no insects, use a soft hackle like John’s Green Butt or a partridge and orange. When the trout begin to target insects on the surface of the water, switch over to an elk hair caddis. Match your fly to the hatching insect based on size, shape and color.
Bull Shoals Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 651.12 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 659.00 msl). (updated 3-82017) Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said great fishing at the lake has started early this year. The water temps are staying in the low 50s around the lake. The dogwood trees, redbud trees and marigolds are all blooming now. That usually doesn’t happen until mid-April or so. If we don-t get some type of cold snap or snow then things should start soon. We fish year around
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and you can fish every day. However, the easier fishing is keyed to water temperature. The fish will move up to shallower water to feed and try to get fat before they spawn. With the early spring we are having this is going to happen early it looks like. The lake is still low around 10 feet. The state of Arkansas and southern Missouri is in a moderate drought. All of the lakes are lower then normal for this time of year. Visibility is great. Bass fishing continues to be great and hasn't really slowed up over the winter. There are several patterns working depending on who you talk to. Swimbaits, crankbaits, jigs, Carolina rigged lizard, jerkbaits for the shallow running patterns. A-rigs in deeper water along with dropshots. Spooning is still working on bright sunny non-windy days. Walleye are in staging for spawn. They are being caught in shallow water on stickbaits on warmer windy nights. We are catching mostly males they are spraying when put in boat. Colder nights they seem to be deeper and not on the bank as much. Crankbaits and jigs are working for the deeper patterns. Some white bass are being brought in. They are finding them way back in the creeks in the warmer colored water. Yes it is early but everything is early this year.
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