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Power lines were down across the county, including these in Fairfield Bay. About 15,000 lost power Wednesday morning. (Photo by Fairfield Bay Emergency Medical Services)
Furious winds whip through county By Anita Tucker/ Voice Editor
A few minutes of wind left damage and darkness throughout Van Buren County early Wednesday morning. It was about 2:30 a.m. when Mother Nature unleashed her fury, flinging trees through houses, uprooting huge oaks that had stood for hundreds of years, and crumpling roofs like they were tin cans. And then it was over. Later that morning the sun was shining and birds were singing; it was as if Mother Nature was sending a beautiful apology for her earlier behavior. The next three days followed suit as clean-up efforts progressed.
People agreed on two things: They had never heard the wind sound like it did that morning, not the train-like sound so often used to describe tornadoes, but a sustained whistling, howling sound. And, everyone said it was amazing, maybe even a miracle, that nobody was injured – “Not so much as a cut finger,” said County Judge Roger Hooper incredulously. But there was enough damage and debris to keep volunteers, workers and home owners busy. County and city officials gathered Thursday morning to share the numbers: 81 homes damaged or destroyed (later revised to 95 homes), 57 of those in Fairfield Bay, the hardest
hit area, 20 in Clinton and the rest sprinkled throughout the county; more than 80 power poles down and up to 15,000 without power. Hooper said it looked like the monetary damage would not be high enough for the storm to be declared a federal disaster, only a state disaster, which covers 35 percent of damages. They will gather again this week to report final numbers. In the meantime, Petit Jean, with help from crews across the state, has restored power wherever it can be restored. And the debris clean-up will continue for days and weeks to come. More photos Pages 6-7
Ninety-five homes in Van Buren County were damaged or destroyed, including this one on Barojia Street in Clinton. (Photo by Lt. Eric Koonce/Clinton Police Department)
Petit Jean Electric reported that by Saturday evening power had been restored everywhere it could be. Some home owners will have to make repairs before power can be turned back on.
This house on Highway 65 South in Clinton was built after the 2008 tornado destroyed the home on this property.
(Photo by Robert Snyder)
(Photo by Jeff Stansbery)
Blue Devils in State finals
The Shirley Blue Devils will play in the Class 1A State Tournament championship game this weekend.
The Shirley Blue Devils senior boys’ basketball team will square off against the Guy-Perkins Thunderbirds next Saturday in the State Tournament Class 1A championship game. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Shirley defeated the Izard County Cougars in a neutral playoff game Saturday, March 4, to make it in to the fi-
nals. The final score was Shirley 53, Izard County 49. The match-up against Guy will be the third for Shirley this season. The Blue Devils won the first game back in October, but the Thunderbirds took the last two games, most recently on Feb. 24 when Guy won by 3 points. The Blue Devils are 34-10 on the season, the Thunderbirds are 36-4. Shirley has seven seniors on the team this season.
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March 7, 2017
School Menus March 6-13
A ribbon-cutting was held last week at Donut Palace on Highway 65 South in Clinton. (Photo provided by Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce)
Calendar Van Buren County Judge Roger Hooper will be at the Morganton Fire Station at 5:30 p.m. March 9 to discuss the present and future improvements to the county roads and upcoming community events. Everyone is invited. The Van Buren County Cattlemen meeting will be Monday, March 13, at Western Sizzlin in Clinton. Eat 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Sponsor this month will be McMahan Enterprise. The Clinton Extension Homemakers group’s next meeting
is 5:30 p.m. March 9 at the Van Buren County Library. The meeting is free. This month they will be learning about vehicle basics such as routine maintenance, how to hook up jumper cables, checking fluids, etc. A mechanic will be presenting the information and will be available for related questions. The public is invited to attend and while you are there learn more about joining Extension Homemakers. If you are interested in developing a weed control program including herbicides, you will
need to attend a Private Applicator Training this spring because some herbicides you may need could be restricted use pesticides. The Van Buren and Searcy County Cooperative Extension offices will be conducting one of these trainings on at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday March 14, 2017 at Leslie School’s cafeteria. The cost is $10 per person. For more information, call 7457117. Arkansas African American Legislators, 1868-1893, a free traveling exhibit produced by the Arkansas State Archives and Black History Commission of Arkansas, will be displayed at The Fairfield
Bay Community Education Center, 130 Village Lane, March 8-23 from 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. The exhibit tells the story of the 85 African Americans who served in the Arkansas General Assembly in the 19th century.
Clubs The Idle Hour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Gay Whillock. Winners for the evening were: high, Conie Reamey; second high, Merl Eoff; traveling, Danna Hensley; and bingo, Billie Fendley. The club is looking to add some players. If you are interested, call Merl Eoff at 745-4223.
Veterans’ mobile center coming to Clinton The Little Rock Vet Center has a Mobile Vet Center to provide outreach to the veterans. The unit will be in the Clinton Walmart parking lot from 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 7. The MVC resembles a super-sized recreational vehicle; it is 38 feet long
and 13 foot 6 inches tall (takes up 5 parking spots). The mission of the Readjustment Counseling Services is to provide information to veterans in far-reaching rural areas on the services the Little Rock Vet Center has to offer. Those include: Individual Readjustment
counseling, Group counseling, Military Sexual Trauma counseling, Bereavement counseling, Marital and Family counseling, Referrals, Substance Abuse Information and Referral, Community Education and Liaison with Community Agencies.
Outreach material includes (brochures, informational booklets and benefit books), phone numbers (Vet Center, VA, VBA and other resources) and contact numbers to County Veteran Service Officers (CVSO) in their county.
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Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, cheese stick, fruit. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, breadstick or corn dog, salad, corn, fruit. Tuesday – Breakfast: Egg and cheese biscuit, fruit. Lunch: Beef taco/ cheese or burrito/cheese, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, applesauce/juice. Wednesday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches, fruit. Lunch: Openface turkey sandwich or chicken patty, creamed potatoes, green beans, French bread, apple cobbler, mixed fruit. Thursday – Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, fruit. Lunch: Spaghetti and meat sauce, garlic bread or pizza, salad, steamed broccoli, fruit/peach cup. Friday – Breakfast: Cereal, French toast sticks, fruit. Lunch: Barbecue pork rib patty on bun or ham and cheese on flatbread, coleslaw, baked fries, fruit.
Place your classified ads with Terry at voiceads@artelco.com The Van Buren County Judges Office will accept bids on the following vehicles to be sold "as is": 1- 1998 Ford F700 Box Bed Truck 1- 1999 GMC 3500 Savannah Box Bed Truck 1- 2004 GMC 3500 Savannah Box Bed Truck All can be seen during regular business hours at the Van Buren County Recycle Center 494 Volunteer Parkway, Clinton 745-2409 or 745-6996 Sealed bids may be delivered to the County Judge's Office at the Annex on Hwy 65.
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March 7, 2017
Amanda Berger Highway 110
There were several in our community of Van Buren County who received damage and were without power from the March 1 storms. We are so thankful that there were no injuries or fatalities. Dan and Deb Prout celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary this week! Happy Anniversary and many more blessed years to you both. Cynthia Heindl and Gilbert Lasater both celebrated their birthdays this week. Happy Birthday! Thursday, March 9 at 7 p.m. the Highway 110 Volunteer Fire Department is having a training meeting. Located on Elba Road off Highway 110. All who are members are asked to be present. If you have any news to report please contact me at 745-4639 or paigeberger2013@gmail. com
on the way to town to visit with new resident Kody Sanchez on The Pinnacle about wind damage to his metal roofing on the back porch and shed. A tree was blown over also and several large branches came down. Kody says he's not quite adjusted to the kind of weather we have here as he formerly lived in southern Florida. In addition to those previously mentioned, blooms of note now going on include creeping phlox, hyacinth and one report of a redbud starting to show its color. And it seems like every puddle is filled with the calls of spring peepers (frogs) starting their reproductive cycle. After a neighbor told me about pulling off a tick, a few days later while clearing brush, I discovered a herd of "hatchlings" stampeding up my leg and arm. I removed close to a hundred of the pencil point sized ticks! It's time to start using insect repellent on ourselves and our pets. If anybody has a sure fire homemade repellent recipe, I'd like to hear about it. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call or text Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
still living. Margaret says Uncle Boyd is 96 years old and they had an enjoyable time listening to him tell his old stories. Ray Earnhart’s nephew Tommy Rochelle of Cabot visited with Ray while Margaret was gone to Texas. Kaden Rushing of Conway visited his grandparents, Eddie and Carlene Rushing, over the weekend. Tommy and Margie Beckham have sold their mare Sassy and her beautiful colt Prince. They were a pretty sight, mother and baby. John Swofford had his foot amputated Wednesday and came home from the hospital Thursday evening. He is doing well. Benny Johnson’s older brother has died. Thelma Murray is in The Voice’s subscription contest, so please send in your money and add a note to credit the renewal to Thelma.
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Alread EHC meets Thursday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. It's Recycling Day in Alread on Saturday, 8-10am, at the cafeteria. The storm and high winds last week brought lots of branches and trees down. I removed several large branches off my road to get out. Then stopped
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Gale Smith of Hot Springs Village an his sisters, Joan Verble of Hot Springs and Margaret Earnhart of Shirley visited their uncle, Boyd Smith and his wife, Gracie, of Hooks, Teas, last Thursday and Friday. Boyd Smith is the youngest brother of Watson Smith and the only sibling
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week in March. WOW... What a storm we had. Houses damaged, lots of trees down and barns blown away. Some areas are still without power. Petit Jean has done a fantastic job on restoring the power and I know they are trying to get all restored by the weekend. We know there have been lots of people out there volunteering to help and lots of people and work crews out clearing roads and cutting trees. It is wonderful to see the community pull together to get things done. Get in touch with the Scotland Senior Center if you have items to donate for its upcoming sale, 592-3377. Our sympathy is with John and Amy (Love) Bird and their families. We send our love, comfort and prayers. I truly think it is spring. Lots of flowers and fruit trees in bloom, the birds are singing and getting ready to build nests, everyone is ready to plant and James is out plowing gardens. I think this is the earliest I can re-
member spring. I do know we will still have cold and wet around Easter and again for blackberry winter. It still makes us feel good to be outside. Have a good week and call James Burns at 592-3935 if you have news for the paper.
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Deniece Sikes went to Little Rock on Thursday to see her back doctor. She returned for another shot in her back on Friday and she thinks it worked this time. I sure hope it does. JR and I went to town on Thursday and met his sister, Bonnie Drewry. The three of us went to Western Sizzlin’ for lunch. We had a good visit, it is always good to spend
time with her. Happy Anniversary to Joyce and Johnny James. They will be married 30 years on March 7. They celebrated early, last week end they went to Springfield and visited his cousin, Mary Ann Powers. They came back to Lambert’s for their anniversary supper, then spent the night in Branson. I know they enjoyed that. Justine James went to the Christeen Youth Rally in Russellville last weekend. She had a good time. She attended with a group of 40 from Choctaw Church of Christ. They spent Friday night through Sunday there. Richard Sherrod is at home after being in the hospital for eight days. He and Donna both have had upper respiratory problems. Richard went into A-FIB and they are having problems keeping his heart regulated. Donna had a bad case of upper respiratory infection, but is on the mend now. Prayers that both of them are feeling much better real soon. Marion Smith says we are all blessed beyond being blessed. She went to the doctor for her check-up and he released her to go back to work on Monday. She is anxious to get started again. She had the flu last week, but is doing good now. I’m glad for you, Marion. Everyone have a great week. Get well wishes to the sick. Until next week, God bless.
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Obituaries
Roberto Enrique Abiseid Roberto Enrique Abiseid, age 88, born Feb. 21, 1929, in Oriente, Cuba and a resident of Madison, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at Huntsville Hospital Main. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and gardening. He loved sports, especially baseball. He loved fixing things and doing creative hobbies around the house. He valued hard work and honesty, and was a kind, loving man who respected others. He protected the ones he loved. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Isabel Abiseid, by his father Francisco Abiseid, and mother Maria Yaber Abiseid, his brother Mario Abiseid, and his sister Olga Abiseid. Surviving family members include his son, Dr. Jose E. Abiseid of Clinton, Arkanas; his daughter, Isabel M. Abiseid of Madison; his son and daughter-in-law, Robert E. (Ana) Abiseid of Miami, Florida; grandchildren, Victor (Angela) Abiseid, Tito (Tosha) Abiseid, Cira (Cyrilla) Abiseid, Caitlin (Nick) Abiseid and Robert Abiseid; and great-grandchildren, Karis Isabel, Eli, Amelia, Andrew and Samuel. His final resting place will be next to his wife Isabel at Huie Cemetary in Clinton, Arkansas.
George Johnson
George William Johnson, 86, of Dennard, passed away at his residence February 26, 2017. He was born October 13, 1930 in Eglantine, Arkansas, to James Albert and Ruthie Bell Babcock Johnson. George enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and was a member of the Church of Christ. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 64 years, Eva Mae Linn Johnson of the home; his children Karen Howard of Eglantine, Pat Barrow and husband Johnny of Dennard, Nan Fancher and husband Kendall of Virginia; siblings Jack Johnson, Bennie Johnson, Dale Johnson, Ruth New, and Sue Bailey; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by
his parents and siblings Grover Johnson, John Johnson, Hester Turney, Hazel Parker, Maxie Cullum, and Addy Mae Wood and son Howell Johnson. Visitation was Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the Dennard Community Church. Service followed at 3 p.m. with Ester Bass officiating. Burial was in the Dennard Cemetery. Pallbearers: Chris Johnson, David Johnson, Jeremiah Howard, Chad Fancher, Jeremy Cunningham, and Jeremy McKinney. Honorary pallbearers: Kenny Linn, James Turney, Karey Swofford, and Melinda Pratt. To sign George's Book of Memories go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service of Clinton.
ly of Shirley, passed away on February 24, 2017. He was born to the late Tom and Opal Cates in Big Flat, Arkansas on February 6, 1940. He was a member of Christ Church. He is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Lisa Tully. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Candy Cates; two sons, Tony Cates (Carol), and Tommy Cates; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sister Betty Vaught; and a host of family and friends. A celebration of life was held March 2, 2017, at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Burial was in Settlement Cemetery.
Jerita Kersey
Jerita Fleming Kersey went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 3, 2017. She was born July 27, 1923, in Bee Branch, Arkansas, the first born child to Joseph Henry Fleming and Ola Wilkes Fleming. She had three sisters Magdlene, Reba Jo and LeDon. On May 16, 1942, she married Edwin Kersey, and they had three sons, Edwin Jr., Rick, and Joe; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and many other friends and relatives. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Ed, and grandson, Matthew Kersey. She graduated from South Side High School in Bee Branch. She attended Arkansas State Teachers' College. Today we try not
to be sad, as we celebrate her vibrant, beautiful life. She filled our hearts with happiness, laughter and love. We will have those memories to treasure until we meet again in heaven. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Park.
Ann Butler
Anne Halter Butler, 82, of Scotland, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 28, 2017. She was born in Conway, to the late Ernest and Lorene (Hardgrave) Halter. Anne was also preceded in death by her husband Robert C. Butler. Anne attended St. Joseph’s Academy in Conway; she was a member and taught High School Chemistry for Sacred Heart and later became a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Anne received a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Southern Mississippi. Anne was a strong believer in education, taught chemistry in Florida for over 30 years. Anne was awarded an American Chemistry Society Chemical Educators award. Anne was an avid gardener, with a fine touch for roses. She had a deep passion for dogs, horses, and nature in general. She enjoyed football and tailgating in Fayetteville and Conway with her husband, James Hickman. Anne was loved very
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March 7, 2017 much by her friends, family and students, who will sorely miss her energy and love for life. Left to cherish her memory are her husband; children, Dr. Leslie G. Butler (Kathy) and Dr. Elizabeth B. Lottes (Margaret); grandchildren Dr. Laura Biedermann (Eric), Amanda Butler (Soren), Rebecca Butler (Edward), and Michael Lottes (Megan), two great-grandchildren; and other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was 1 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Vincent, Arkansas. Interment was at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed. Iva is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Evelyn “Sis” Brown and Nettie Mathis; brothers, Butch Mathis, Everett Mathis, Orvin Mathis and Bill Mathis; and grandson Russell Kelley. Survivors include her husband, Guy Duncan; daughters, Barbara Ann Duncan of Marshall, Deborah Gail Kelley of Billings, Montana and Gilda Sue Duncan, also of Marshall; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Sue (David) Sisson of Oklahoma; and brothers, Doug (Sybil) Mathis of Oklahoma and Jimmy Mathis of Oregon. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial will be in Chinquapin Cemetery.
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Iva Lee Duncan, age 90 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Ozark Health in Clinton, Arkansas. She was born in Fredrick, Oklahoma on February 21, 1927 to Arthur Mathis and Nellie Ballard Mathis. Iva was married to the love of her life, Guy Duncan for 75 years and they had three daughters. Iva was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. After moving to California during the Depression Iva worked at Sunsweet Growers until retirement and then returned to Searcy County where she attended church at Welcome Home and Marshall Assembly of God. Iva had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh and share good times
Effery “Buck” Elliott, age 88, of Snowball, Arkansas died on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Ozark Health in Clinton. Buck was born in Snowball on January 17, 1929 to Tom Elliott and Julia Griffin Elliott. He spent his life as a farmer and timber worker. Survivors include his wife, Norma (Hamm) Elliott; one son, Tony Elliott and wife Debbie of Snowball; grandson, Anthony Elliott and wife Ashley of Hazen; and great-granddaughter Addyson Elliott, also of Hazen. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial was in McDaniel Cemetery. See Obituaries on page 5
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Murl Latimer
Murl Latimer, 88, of Center Ridge, passed away Sunday March 5, 2017 in Morrilton. Born March 31, 1928 in Rabbit Ridge, Arkansas to the late Anthony and Marvie Mae Jones Latimer, Murl spent many years of his life farming. Murl was a member of the Westside Church of Christ in Morrilton and enjoyed reading, fishing and gardening. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Karen Lynn Latimer of Little Rock, Jo Ann Maxwell and husband Verdell of Cleveland, Deborah Gail England and husband Michael of Clinton, James Earl Latimer and wife Sherry of Cleveland, John Paul Latimer and wife Geanettee of Center Ridge; one brother, Junior Latimer and wife Bennie; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, friends and other family. Murl is proceeded in death by his parents; wife, Anna Ruth Spence Latimer; children Linda Latimer, Anthony Latimer; siblings Norma Giddens, Corrine Sharp, Ruby Galvez; and one grandson. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Clinton Funeral Service. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Grandview Cemetery in Center Ridge.
was born September 18, 1919 in Old Hickory, Arkansas, a daughter of George Washington Zachary Jr. and Mary Jane Hasler Zachary. She was the widow of William Archie Chism, a homemaker and of the Prebysterian faith. She loved flowers, cooking, quilting and spending time with her family. She is survived by her brother, Leo (Kathleen) Zachary of Morrilton; children, Carl (Debbie) Chism of Atkins and Howard (Cheryl) Chism of Hattieville; daughter in laws, Mary Joyce Chism of Cleveland and Ann Chism of Jerusalem; grandchildren, Tammie (Lynn) Shipp of Cleveland, Rosemary (Kip) Norwood of Morrilton, Valerie Chism of Hattieville, Michelle Chism of Baltimore MD, Kenny (Rachel) Chism of Cleveland, Alan (Corri) Chism of Hector, Clint Chism of Jerusalem, Crystal (Johnny) Gullett of Robertstown, Lance Chism of Jerusalem, Deborah (Kendall) Solares of Atkins, Bobby Caudell of Russellville, and Zachary Chism of Atkins; 18 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Carl, Virgil, Gene, Cleo, John and Jimmy; sisters, Terry, Lois and Helen; and children, Betty, Kenneth and Billy. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Harris Funeral Home Chapel, Morrilton. Burial was at Vinson Chapel Cemetery.
lins Chance was born July 8, 1953, in Morrilton to William A. Collins and Vonnie May Bryant Collins. She passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017, at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was 63. Ms. Chance was a member of the Harding Street Church of Christ. She worked many years at Beldin Wire and Cable in Clinton. In her spare time, she loved reading, listening to music and being with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Viola Jean Collins. She is survived by her children, Jeremy Nicholson and wife Clarissa of El Paso, Tracy Nicholson of Clinton, Anna Stockton and husband Jacob of Conway, Heather Stithem and husband Kenneth of Bee Branch; two sisters, Joyce Cook and husband David of Appleton, Christine Camp and husband Charles of Morrilton; four brothers, Don Collins and wife Diane of Millington, Tennessee, Bill Collins of Springfield, Sidney Collins of St. Vincent, Lester Collins and wife Libby of Morrilton; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and many other family and friends. Visitation is at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Harding Street Church of Christ and services are at 1 p.m. with Bro. Charles Bane officiating. Interment will be in Middleton Cemetery, Birdtown. Arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton.
Robert Bantz
Robert Bantz passed away at his residence in Clinton, Arkansas on March 2, 2017. Arrangements are pending at this time. Clinton Funeral Service.
Rose Chism
Rose Mildred Zachary Chism, age 97, in Hattieville, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. She
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Italian mixed vegetables, salad, French bread, brownie muffin. March 8: Pinto beans with ham, okra and tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie. March 9: Cheeseburger pie, creamed peas, herbed potatoes, bread, pineapple. 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, blackeyed peas, greens, cornbread, CranApple dessert. March 30: Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding. Shirley Center is open Monday-Thursday
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March 7: Sliced ham, blackeyed peas, greens, cornbread, CranApple dessert. March 8: Chicken parmigiana/sauce, spinach salad, corn, breadstick, spiced peaches. March 9: Fried fish, baked potato, pinto beans, hushpuppies, banana pudding. 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: Vegetable 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.
Page 5 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
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March 7: Vegetable beef soup, Oriental slaw, cornbread, fruit. March 8: Lemon pepper chicken, corn casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, chocolate pie. March 9: Swiss steak, rice, okra, roll, apricots. March 10: Chicken and dumplings, peas, stewed tomatoes, butterscotch bars. 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, cream-style corn, roll, apple crisp. March 21: Baked chicken strips, cauliflower and cheese sauce, peas and carrots, cookie. March 22: Sliced ham, blackeyed 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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Strong winds tear through county
KHPQ/KGFL radio owner Sid King climbs to the rooftop of his downtown station to check out satellites after Wednesday morning's strong winds knocked the stations off the air for much of the day.
Damage was widespread, including this area on The Pinnacle.
A trampoline ended up wrapped around a tree Wednesday morning.
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Two huge old oak trees near City Park in downtown Clinton were taken down by the winds.
Twenty houses in the Clinton city limits were damaged or destroyed.
Photographs by Robert Snyder, Jeff Stansbery, Jeff Burgess, Lt. Eric Koonce and Anita Tucker
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Recipes
South Side students turn soup into meal By Cindy Wilson / Van Buren County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee
The Van Buren County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee threw out a challenge to local high school students: Create an original, tasty and nutritious soup using at least one main ingredient that is commercially grown in Arkansas. The South SideBee Branch High School contest was held Feb. 28, 2017. Seven teams with a total of 24 students from instructor Lori Rooney’s Food and Nutrition Class participated.
The students had spent time preparing by selecting recipes, then tweaking those to become their own original entry. They followed nutritional guidelines to select side items to complement their main dish. They developed shopping lists and all 24 students along with their teacher went grocery shopping. Selecting, shopping, and cooking the recipe was only half of the task. They also had to create a portfolio showing the panel of judges that they could plan, think and follow directions in an organized, creative manner.
With the chefs out of the room, the judges hastily began tasting and judging each entry. This was not easy, the taste testing of each of the soups rated the high score of 20. The winners would be decided by the other contest criteria. Prizes were awarded and photos were taken. Even Principal Tim Smith arrived to take part in the event. To view more photos of the contestants and find out the recipes for all of the soups, go to Van Buren County Farm Bureau’s Face Book Page. Here are the top finishers:
Zhi Shi Soup
MMMK Tater Soup
8 large Russet Basin gold potatoes (peeled and diced) 40 oz low fat chicken broth........................................... 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper.......................... 3 carrots (peeled and thinly sliced) ½ yellow onion (diced)................... 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 2-3 tablespoons olive oil........................... 1 teaspoon chives and basil 2 cups fat free half & half.......................2 cups low fat cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons fresh chives (chopped)................................For garnish: Low fat sour cream...................1 pound bacon (cooked and crumbled) Chives (chopped) Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray and set on high temperature Pour diced potatoes, chicken broth, salt and pepper into the slow cooker Saute sliced carrots in 2-3 tablespoons olive oil for 3 minutes Add diced onions to the carrots
and cook on medium-high until the onion is translucent Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds longer Add sauted carrots, onion and garlic to potato broth mixture Cook on high for 2-3 hours or until potatoes have softened Using potato masher, mash part
of the cooked vegetables while they are still in the slow cooker. Only mash down on the vegetables 2-3 times. Add herbs, half & half cheese and chives. Mix well Once cheese has melted, ladle soup into bowls and garnish with sour cream, turkey bacon, extra cheese and chives
3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3 equal pieces Kosher salt, to taste....................................... 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 yellow onion , coarsely chopped..................6 garlic cloves, chopped 2- inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped......................... 8 eggs 8 cups low sodium chicken broth......1 ½ pound fresh ramen noodles 1 leek, white and green parts, halved lengthwise and coarsely chopped 4 0z. button mushrooms, brushed clean and coarsely chopped Low-sodium soy sauce for seasoning..4 green onions, finely chopped Sesame or chile oil for seasoning Season the pork with salt Put a large sauté pan on the stove top over medium-high heat. Then add the oil and warm until hot. Working in batches to avoid crowding, add the pork pieces and sear them on the first side without moving them until well browned, approximately 3-4 minutes. Turn the pieces and sear on the second side until well browned, 3-4 minutes longer. Transfer the meat to a plate and set aside. Pour off all but 2 Tablespoons of the fat from the sauté pan and return to medium-high heat. Add the yellow onion and sear, without stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger and 1 cup of the broth. Deglaze the sauté pan , stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Then let simmer for 1 minute. Transfer the contents of the sauté pan to the slow cooker. Add the leek, mushrooms and the remaining 7 cups broth and stir to combine. Cover and cook on the low setting for 8 hours. The
Makenzie Mosley, Kaitlyn Wilkerson, Maci Guinn and Madison Thorn won first place for their MMMK Tater Soup.
In this picture are (from left) Cindy Wilson, Lee Guinn, AJ Matthews, instructor Lori Rooney, Griffin Smith, Becky Wood and Judy Brown. Wilson, Wood and Brown of the Farm Bureau Women’s Committee, were judges. The boys made their Zhi Shi Soup, which placed second. port should be very tender and the broth should be fragrant. Transfer the pork to a cutting board. Using 2 forks, break the pork into bite-size chunks, removing and discarding any large pieces of fat. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl and discard the solids. Using a large spoon, skim off and discard any fat from the surface of the broth. Return the pork and broth to the slow cooker and season to taste with soy sauce and sesame or chile oil. Cover and cook on the low setting for about 30 minutes to warm through. Cook the ramen
noodles according to the package directions. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the eggs and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer the eggs for 5-6 minutes til the soft boil stage. Remove the eggs from the water, let cool until they can be handled. Peel them. Cut each in half lengthwise. To serve, divide the noodles evenly among individual bowls. Ladle the broth and pork over the noodles, dividing them evenly, then sprinkle with the green onions. Top each bowl with two soft-boiled egg halves and serve immediately. Serves eight.
Creamy Corn Soup with Queso Fresco and Cilantro
½ teaspoon olive oil............................................1/3 cup chopped scallions 3 ½ cups fresh corn kernels, cut from the cob (5-6 medium ears of corn) 1 garlic clove, chopped................ 1 (6 oz) russet potato, peeled and diced 5 cups 1% milk.............................................6 oz. grilled chicken, chopped 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided..... 1 chicken bouillon cube ¼ cup reduced fat sour cream................... Salt and fresh pepper , to taste 3 oz (6 Tablespoons) crumbled queso fresco Heat a medium heavy pot or Dutch oven on medium heat. Add oil and sauté scallions and garlic for 1 minute. Add the corn, potatoes, milk, bouillon, and 1 Tablespoon of cilantro and bring to a
boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for approximately 30 to 35 minutes or until the corn is tender, stirring occasionally. Add sour cream to soup.
stir.
Add chicken and
Adjust salt and pepper, to taste. Heat until warm enough to serve. Garnish with cilantro and queso fresco
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Women’s History Month The right to vote Women in Van Buren County and the state won the right to vote in 1917. In this historical photo Gov. Charles Brough joins the women's suffrage rally on the steps of the state Capitol in Little Rock to celebrate passage of a bill to allow Arkansas women to vote in primary elections.
Clinton’s first woman mayor Floy Thomas Berkowitz was the first woman mayor of Clinton and one of the first in the state. The daughter of James A. and Izora C. Dowdy Thomas, Floy was born April 14, 1908 in Clinton. She married Abe S. Berkowitz in 1943. In 1932 she graduated from Arkansas State Teachers Floy Berkowitz College and in 1945 she graduated ocrat Women’s Club, from Arkansas Law and she served as mayor of Clinton in School. Floy Berkowitz the 1950s-60s. Floy Berkowitze had several careers in her life. She was a died March 5, 1983, lawyer, court reporter, and is buried n the teacher and basket- Clinton Cemetery. (Inball coach. She was formation and phopresident of the Unit- to courtesy of the Van ed Methodist Wom- Buren County Historien of Clinton and Van cal Society) Buren County Dem-
In the club – These women were part of the Shirley Home Demonstration Club in the 1950s. Pictured are (front row) Mildred Williams, Myrtle McKnight, Ruth McKinney, Mildred Towery Mahan, Clem Brown, Zelphia Foster, (back row) Juanita Cowan, Eva Hackett, Sylvia Ward, Jo Harper, Lou Ragsdale, Josephine Privitt and Opal Ham. This club established a perpetual care funding program for the Settlement Cemetery, one of the first in the county. (Photo from Van Buren County Historical Society/Ruth McKinney)
Four-legged transportation – These four ladies use the transportation of the day to get where they’re going in the early 1900s. From left they are Bretta Towery Bradford, Sallie Hall, Bramlett Towery Bradford and Roberta Bradford Simpkins. (Photo from Van Buren County
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Fishing Report
Crappie Seminar Set for March 14 in Little Rock Wil Hafner, coordinator for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Fishing in The Natural State program, will lead a “Fishin’ for Crappie” seminar at the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center in downtown Little Rock on Tuesday, March 14. Hafner will cover the basics of crappie and crappie fishing, including descriptions of Arkansas crappie species (black and white), how to catch crappie, and where and when to find them at their most abundant around Arkansas. Hafner also will offer a few recipes to show just how good
of a meal crappie can make. The seminar is free and runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Space is limited, however, and reservations are required. Call the nature center at 501-9070636. The center is in the River Market District at 602 President Clinton Ave. “We’re just trying to get people out and get them motivated to go crappie fishing, letting them know what it’s about,” Hafner said. “The seminar is both for beginners as well as regular crappie anglers who might learn something they hadn’t known before. Crappie fishermen of all ages are welcome.”
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plastics. Bream are a little slow but biting about 15 feet out from the bank on worms and crickets. Catfish are a little slow but biting on trotlines and yo-yo’s.
Lake Conway
(updated 3-12017) Bates Field and Stream (501-4701846)said crappie are good at Gold Creek, in the flats, and at the Lake Conway dam they are biting really well. Bass are real good this week on crankbaits and soft
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Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)
(updated 3-12017) James Dillard at Tailwater Fish-
ing Co. said the fishing lately has been excellent. With warmer temperatures it has made the late "winter" fishing enjoyable for all anglers. With spring around the corner, the fishing will only continue to get better. Fishing has been best after water releases from the dam, and there have been good wading opportunities for anglers throughout the week, but especially on the weekends. The hot fly this week has been the sowbug, with pink and white Trout Magnets bringing fish to the net for spinfishing anglers as well.
Greers Ferry
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 455.64 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 461.44 msl). (updated 3-12017) Cody Smith of Fish Greers Ferry guide service reports Greers Ferry is 7 feet below power pool and stable with very little generation and in flow. The reservoir has surface temperatures ranging 48-58 degrees depending on location and time of day. Cody says that while they have been primarily focusing on crappie, most all species are where they should be for this time of year. The crappie bite has been excellent while single poling minnows in 22-45-feet of water fishing 11-18 feet deep. Long-lining has also been productive in these same loca-
tions; hair seems to be out-fishing plastics at this time. All three species of bass are scattered in 5-20-feet of water and are willing to take a variety of baits. Sporadic surfacing fish can be found throughout the midmorning to early afternoon hours. Small pods of game fish are pushing our new population of threadfins up and out of the water, an extremely rare sight this early in the year. Shad imitations are your best bet for catching these fish while they’re active. Look for the shallow bite to really explode over the next couple of weeks and especially around the coming full moon. Call, text or message to book your spring fishing adventure on Greers Ferry. Check them out on Facebook for the most updated reports and fishing trip pics. Good Fishin'.
Lake Overcup
(updated 3-12017) Johnny “Catfish” Banks at Overcup Bait Shop and R.V. Park (501-3549007) said water level is still up but clarity is good. Surface temperature is around 61degrees. Bream are slow but still catching on crickets and worms in 3 feet of water. Bass are doing good on yo-yo's with bass minnows and on poles with plastic worms. Crappie are slow but picking up in 5-8 feet of water on jigs and minnows. Tim Head caught 19 last Saturday morning and 12 on Sun-
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day morning. Catfish are doing good on yoyo's with bass minnows and on trot lines using cut shad and bream. Gene Bennett had six good catfish this past week.
Lake Maumelle
(updated 3-12017) Jolly Roger’s Marina said water temperature is 57-60 degrees, with the temps at 59 on Monday. Lake level is still 1 foot down. Black bass are excellent and are biting on crankbaits, wacky rig worms and jigs. Blacks can still be caught in 2530 feet on drop-offs and creek edges. But most black bass are moving into shallow water. The lake hosted the he Fourche Valley black bass tournament last Saturday with Creighton and Bruce Sawyer winning, pulling in 17.74 pounds; second went to Ricky and Matt France with 14.25 pounds; and third was Troy Denn and Jordan Ogle with 12.93 pounds. Kentucky bass are excellent and are being caught on jigs. They can be found in 30 feet of water, mixed in with the black bass. Movement to shallow water. White bass are excellent. Use Rooster Tails, CC Spoons and deep-diving Bandits and Bombers. They are scattered west on the edges. Watch the loons and the whites will be there in large quantities. The water temperature was 59 degrees Monday. Crappie are good. They
are being caught on crappie minnows and jigs (chartreuse and white with very light line). Crappie are 2025 feet deep, at the edges of the channel; you will catch a lot of whites mixed in with the crappie. Lots of 11- to 15-inch crappie being caught. Still no reports on bream. Catfishing is good and they are being caught in 25 feet of water on stink bait, small bream and chicken livers.
Arkansas River (Morrilton)
updated 3-12017) Charley’s Hidden Harbor at Oppelo (501-354-8080) said bass are moving to shallower water. They are seeing lighter colored bass coming up from deeper water. Use a firetiger or chartreuse shallow-diving crankbait in water 2-6 feet deep. Bass results have been fair. Crappie are fair in the Flagg Lake cutoff, the Petit Jean River, Coppers Gap and Point Remove Creek. Use minnows at a depth of 4-8 feet. Catfish are good and moving up around the jetties. Use a shadworm combination. No reports on bream. White bass are in prespawn mode around major creek mouths; use deep-diving crankbaits in shad or pearl color. Results for white bass have been fair. Stripers are fair below locks 9 and 10; use wobble spoons.
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the Don Nunley Band at 7:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month at the Senior Center on Yellow Jacket Lane in Clinton. $3.00/person Come and have fun whether you dance or not! All ages welcome!
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WICK A. HELMANDOLLAR, deceased NO. 71PR-16-65 NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 8886 Hwy 254 E Dennard, AR 72629 DATE OF DEATH: August 7, 2016 Kent Tester was appointed Special Administrator of the estate of the above-named decedent on September 19, 2016. A contest of the probate can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 7th day of March, 2017.
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By: /s/ Kent Tester KENT TESTER, I.D. No. 89123 Tester Law Firm, P.A. Attorney at Law Special Administrator 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7077 FAX 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES EDWARD BEVERAGE, deceased NO. 71PR-2017-10 NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 118 Teepee Trail Fairfield Bay, AR 72088 DATE OF DEATH: October 7, 2016 The undersigned was appointed Executor of the estate of the above-named decedent on February 3, 2017. A contest of the probate can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 7th day of March , 2017. Larry C. Beverage, Executor By: /s/ M. EDWARD MORGAN M. EDWARD MORGAN MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
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The Voice of Van Buren County
March 7, 2017
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CHURCH PAGE
Photo by EuGene Smith
Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church, If you can identify this Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!) Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-3530 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013
Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Baptist Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane Dennard,AR Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 4940 Highway 9 W Clinton 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462 Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273 Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781 Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 MainLine Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737
Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 745-4859 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 Shirley First Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The New Tabernacle 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467
Last Week's Featured Church
Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Pky, Fairfield Bay, AR 72088 (501) 884-3304
Clinton Liberty Tax Service saves your money! Phone: (501) 745-4829 Roses Country Fabrics Rose Hamilton, Owner rosecountryfabric@yahoo.com 306 Main St. Clinton, Arkansas
501-592-1036
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March 7, 2017
Dads & Donuts The Clinton kindergarten classes celebrate Dads and Donuts. The students sang songs, performed finger plays and had milk and doughnuts with their dads. (Photos by Cindy Bradley)
After Prom fundraiser planned A dinner and pie/ silent auction has been set to raise money for the After Prom Party at Clinton High School. Tickets are $10 each and the meal includes Hastings’ Family Smoked Chicken, Wanda Owens’ Famous Rolls, baked beans/potato salad, and tea. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2017, at the Clinton High School Cafeteria.
Empty Bowls help fill stomachs The FACS and Art Departments at Clinton High School are having their annual “Empty Bowls” supper on Friday, March 10, from 5-7 p.m. in the High School FACS room. All high school art students have made a piece of pottery for this event. For a donation of $5 or more participants may select a piece of pottery to keep and the FACS department will serve soup, dessert, and a drink. One of the talented students in the band or choir usually volunteers to play music. All proceeds go to the local food banks. Everyone is invited to help with this effort to feed those who need help in Van Buren County.
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