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Manager implores council to fund Water Department If the Clinton Water Department was a private company it would have filed for bankruptcy by now, the City Council was told Thursday. Department Manager Todd Burgess offered some frank talk and criticism as he pointed out to council members that he has been asking them to decide how to generate income for the department since he took it over in January. "Your utility is broke," he said. Burgess said he has $30,000 in bills on his
desk that he cannot cover. "I can no longer put off creditors. You have fiducial responsibility to fund this utility," he said. Basically, he said, the department is living off its infrastructure savings, which are now at $432,000. He said he needed $35,000 immediately, and added that $50,000 would be needed for payments next month. "We can no longer rob Peter to pay Paul," he said. The council ap-
proved moving $35,000 to the department's general fund. "We need to sit down next week and come up with some options," said Mayor Richard McCormac. Asked who he would like to meet with, Burgess responded, "I want somebody who will make a decision." Adding insult to injury for the department, thieves have made a "major, major hit" on the west sewer treatment plant. Burgess said about $2,000 in scrap cop-
per has been stolen, but repairing the plant will cost up to $100,000. The theft is currently under investigation. "It's depressing," Burgess said. At the water treatment plant the clarifier is being used a few hours a day now. Plant Manager Mauriece Passmore said the crew is going to have to learn how to run the equipment at each level, such as when dealing with turSee Water on page 2
Repairs on this sewer pump in downtown Clinton cost about $10,000, and "We still have a 53-year-old pump," said Water Department Manager Todd Burgess. (Photo by Robert Snyder)
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Voice delay -A reminder that Memorial Day is Monday, May 30, 2016, and post offices will be closed. The Voice of Van Buren County will be 24 hours late getting on its way to you. Our office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 31. The May 31 edition will include our tribute to this year's graduating seniors in the county. Call 745-8040 or e-mail voiceads@artelco.com to add your voice to the tribute. Boating class -There will be a free Boater Education Class from 12:306:30 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2016, at the downtown Clinton Fire Department. The class is required for anyone born after Dec. 31, 1985, before they may legally operate a motor boat or personal water craft. For more information contact Jay Hagans at (501) 592-2472.
Look, up in the sky ...
Game and Fish Officer Jay Hagans shared this photo of an osprey nest near Choctaw. He said there are only six known osprey nests in the entire state of Arkansas. The bird is also known as a sea hawk.
Toddler drowns -- A 2-year-old boy drowned in Weaver Creek last Tuesday, May 11. The boy's family was visiting from out of town. The Van Buren County sheriff's office has decided not to issue a statement on the incident.
Clinton man faces felony charges A Clinton man faces felony drug charges after a traffic stop last week. On May 11, 2016, William Jeffery Jones, 54, was stopped by law enforcement agents. During the stop agents found 26 grams of suspected methamphetamine and other bags containing a white substance, possibly cocaine, according to
a news release from the sheriff's office. Jones was arrested at the scene and is currently incarcerated at the Van Buren County Detention Center, according to the news release. Jones is charged with felony possession of a controlled substance with purpose to deliver, felony possession of a controlled sub-
stance-schedule 3, and felony possession of drug paraphernalia. Jones also has a parole violation warrant from the Arkansas Department of Corrections. He is currently awaiting a first appearance. Taking part in the investigation and arrest were agents from the 20th Judicial District Drug Crime Task Force, the Clinton Po-
lice Department and the Van Buren County sheriff's office.
Jones
Agents discovered bags of drugs during a traffic stop last week.
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Police Report 2 face drug charges after stop
Ethan Ward graduated from basic police training at Black River on April 15.
Deputy finishes training at top of class Clinton native Ethan Ward graduated at the top of his class from Black River Technical College Basic Police Training on April 15, 2016. The 577 hour course is prescribed by the Arkansas Commission of Law Enforcement Standards and Training. Ward received the Highest Overall Average, attaining the highest accumulative average in academics, firearms and physical training during the 13-week course. "It was a long 13 weeks away from home, but today I finally graduated from the academy," Ward said on his Face-
book page. "I set a goal to graduate top of my class months ago, and I am proud to say that I achieved that goal. It was an incredible experience and words cannot express how grateful I am to the LETA instructors, staff and all of my classmates. I couldn't have done it without them." Ward is the son of Randy and Carrie Ward of Clinton. His grandparents are Karen and Elton Wyborny of Scotland and Anna Lou and Sammy Ward of Clinton. He is a deputy with the Van Buren County sheriff's office.
Decoration Day set at Bradford Cemetery Decoration Day for the Bradford Cemetery, located on Highway 16 East, Shirley, will be Sunday, June 5. A potluck lunch will begin at 1 p.m. Bring your favorite food dish and come join the fellowship of family and friends. Paper and plastic products, ice tea and coffee will be provided. The memorial service will start at 2 p.m. with Doug Young playing the bagpipes. Loved ones who died in the past 12 months will be memorialized. Special music during the service will be provided by talented family members.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy a great afternoon with family and friends. Remember to bring pictures, mementos, and lots of memories to honor loved ones who have gone before us. Donations may be made for upkeep of the cemetery. Checks should be made payable to the Bradford Cemetery and given to or mailed to the treasurer, Rebecca Burgess, 4471 Banner Mountain Road, Shirley, Arkansas 72153. Refer questions to the Cemetery Board members: Jerry Bradley, Roy Clark, Ray Dowdy, Paul Harper, and Phyllis Young.
A Heber Springs man and Rose Bud woman face drug and weapons charges after Clinton Police stopped their pickup at the car wash on Highway 95 West May 6. Officer James Burroughs said in his report that he noticed a silver Chevrolet pickup coming off Highway 65 onto 65B at a high rate of speed, approximately 50 mph in a 30-mph zone, and revving its engine. The report states that driver Corey Alen Moore, 22, of Heber Springs presented an expired drivers license. Burroughs said he then noticed a pistol sticking out from the dash and ordered Moore out of the car. Officer Jay Murdock ordered the passenger, iden-
Dutch Treat In an earlier column we discussed the cultural practice of the English to have afternoon tea. Tea, it turns out, is very healthy. Holland is another sterling example of setting healthy habits. Women in the Netherlands bike everywhere. Not just for their weekend exerWater from page 1 bidity. Currently the plant is being manned 24 hours a day. Cost overruns on the project are about $200,000, Burgess said. The project's price tag is now about $4.1 million. There was some question as to whether engineering fees were included in the initial $3.9 million estimate. McCormac, city attorney Matt Gilmore and Burgess will look into that. "In my opinion,
tified as Kalia Sharolyn Clark, 25, of Rose Bud, to get out. Clark stated there was a gun in her purse as well, the report said. Officers found a .38 Special in Clark's purse and a .40 caliber pistol under the dash that had a round in the chamber and a loaded magazine on the floor under it, the report states. Officers also discovered inside the pickup a small tin containing a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana in the glove box as well as a glass pipe with white residue in it, according to the report. A small glass pipe was found in Clark's pocket and small bags of drugs were in Moore's pockets, the report states. Moore has been charged with possession of a controlled
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An Alexander man was charged with driving on a suspended license after a one-vehicle crash Tuesday on Highway 16 East in Clinton.
aling helps the brain. Cycling helps improve the circulatory system, not only in your legs but in your brain as well. I don’t know about you, but my brain needs all the help it can get. The second thing that pedaling does that helps the brain, it produces more protein called BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), which I talked about in the column on the 5:2 diet. BDNF essentially helps prevent Alzheimer’s and keeps the brain functioning at its best.
you got some very poor financial advice," Burgess said. Also at the meeting: * Gilmore said he is looking at an ordinance on puppy peddling in city limits. Such an ordinance is "more complicated than you might think," he said. He said he is looking at Greenbrier's ordinance. * Peggy Eoff was unanimously approved to join the Advertising and Promotions committee. * Kenny Whillock was unanimously approved for a five-year
term on the Airport Commission. He replaces Don Hensley. * A group of students from EAST classes at Clinton talked about plans for planting flowers in several areas in City Park and suggested ways they would like to see the skateboard area improved and changed. * McCormac discussed ways he would like to see the city's employee hand-
book changed, mainly concerning how time off is accumulated, stating that they council needs to show it is "good stewards" of taxpayer money as it prepares to ask for a water rate increase. * At the request of Alderman Timothy Barnes the council went into executive session for more than a half hour emerging to say no action was taken.
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Clinton Police Officer Jay Murdock arrived at the scene to find a red 2015 Nissan on its side in a ditch at 16E and Douglas Lane about 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 11. Initially, Murdock said in his report, James C. Mathews, 52, of Alexander, said his wife had been driving the vehicle and had left the scene to call police. Mathews later said he had been driving, the report states. Mathews said he was westbound on the highway when the Nissan left the roadway, struck a sign then a tree and landed on its drivers side, the report states. Mathews was charged with driving on a suspended license, careless driving and obstructing government operations, the report states.
“Journal of Physical Activity and Health”. People in leaner nations tend to bike and walk to get where they need to go, rather than drive. Your physical health isn’t the only thing that biking helps. In a recent study in the “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research,” scientists found that people scored higher on tests of memory, reasoning, and planning after 30 minutes of spinning on a stationary bike than they did before they rode. They also completed the tests faster after pedaling. There is a couple of reasons that ped-
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substance-meth, a Class D felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, a Class Y felony, careless and prohibited driving and no drivers license, both misdemeanors. His arraignment is set for May 23, and bond was set at $25,000. Clark has been charged with possession of a controlled substance-marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed weapon. Both were taken to the Van Buren County Detention Center.
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Sindee and David Morse, Anne Morse, David’s mom, and daughters Lauren and family and Ashley and family all spent Mother’s Day weekend in Branson. Marva Ward went to Beaver Fork Pavilion to attend the 4th birthday party for her great-grandson, Ian Ward. Lori Brock and Erica Ward hosted a birthday party for Erica’s grandmother, Retha Brock, at Frankie and Erica’s home. She turned 78. Happy birthday to you! Scott Ward took Marva to Locos Amigo to celebrate Mother’s Day. Sindee took her to Pizza hut and Ryan Morse joined them for lunch. Gereta Semanek of Houston, Texas, spent a few days with Joyce and Johnny James last week and attended their Uncle Arthur James' funeral. Gereta is Johnny’s sister. Condolences go out to everyone that lost loved ones over the past week. JR and I went to North Little Rock for an appointment with his eye doctor. He got new glasses. I thought it was going to rain on us all day, but thank God it didn’t rain too much on the way and when we came home, the road was pretty much dried out. We came by Golden Corral for lunch and ran into Roxanne and Galen Bramlett. I think they had been to Little Rock too. It was good to see them, it had been a good while since the last time. I went over to visit Margie Pounds for a little bit and when I start-
ed home, there was a nice sized copperhead crawled up and watching us! We took care of him, so he won’t bother anyone. I think he might not have any fangs left. It’s starting to feel like summer, so maybe I can get some garden stuff to come up! Everyone have a great week and count your blessings.
The Voice of Van Buren County ing of the Half Moon Cemetery. Thanks to the Highway VFD and all who participated. It looks great. Amazing what team work can accomplish in just a few hours. Remember if you have any news, let me know. 745-7950 or dprout@artelco.com.
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I hope everyone enjoyed their Mother’s Day. It was a great weekend. What A storm we got with tons of rain! We got 1-5/8” on Monday night. Wow. Cort Alexander celebrated his 8th birthday on Mother’s Day. Also birthday wishes to Dennis Sutterfield who celebrated his birthday May 7. Cynthia Heindl has had foot surgery again, please join me is wishing her a speedy recovery. Ronnie Bagley (brother of Bob Bagley) has just been released from the hospital. He has been very ill and is hoping surgery will not be needed. Prayers for Ronnie, please. Steve Swenson had quite a mishap as he and his wife, Shari, were loading bulls into a trailer and he slipped and fell into the chute. After being stepped on several times Shari was able to get the bulls backed out of the chute. Steve was very lucky and while he is sore and bruised, he does not have any broken bones. Get well soon Steve aka Butch. Congratulations to Alexis Parent on her recent baptism at Grace Church in Clinton. We had a great turnout for the clean-
Monday afternoon and this has been a rainy day. It has just been a good slow rain so it will be good for the hay and gardens. Josh and Hannah Griffin are the proud parents of a baby girl. Little Oaklyn Jayda was born Friday evening, May 6. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19½ inches long. They are home and doing fine. Grandparents are Larry Wayne and Darlene Griffin and Tim and Kathy Drewry. Great-grandparents are Larry and Margaret Housley, Ronnie and Connie Griffin and Wayne and Cratie Drewry. We wish the best for Josh, Hannah and the little one. I had a short visit in Clinton last week with Basil and Pat Aumiller. It is always good to see them. My sister, Nettie Smith, is enjoying a visit with her son, W.L. Cargile and wife Julie. They live in the Philippines and will be here for three months visiting relatives. Our pastor, Bro. Jamon Lee’s dad, Bro. Ronnie Lee of Onia, Arkansas, passed away on the weekend. He was a victim of cancer, and has been ill for quite some time. Brother Ronnie was pastor of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church here at Chimes several years ago. He was a good man and a good
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preacher. We extend our deepest sympathy to all his family. The Liberty Cemetery and the grounds around the building looked so pretty after it was all cleaned off Saturday. Josh Griffin had already mowed it all and he does a fantastic job. Randall, Ann, Lane and Niki went to Searcy Saturday afternoon and visited Dustin Housley’s family and his mother, Alice. Dustin had cooked crawfish and all the trimmings. They all had a good time. Those attending a cookout at Ronnie and Thereisa Housley’s Saturday evening were Scott, Brandi, Hannah, Jack and Jack’s girlfriend, Rose, Brandon and Sarah, Peggy Myrick and grandchildren, Miles and Ali, Shane Horton, Steve Rooney, Jason and myself. We enjoyed the visit and the food was good. The guys did some roping later. Larry and Margaret Housley left church early Sunday going to a decoration near Jerusalem. Later in the afternoon they met with other relatives at a park to enjoy time with Margaret’s only aunt. Her aunt Bernice is 80 years old and this was a special time for her. On their way home they stopped by the hospital to see the new baby and they were in the process of getting ready to come home. Larry and Susan Housley and family had a full day Saturday. They first went to Jacksonville where James had a skeet shoot. They then came back to Benton and visited Larry’s aunt Barbara and uncle David Godfrey. They stopped at the hospital in Conway and saw the new baby. Somewhere along the line they visited an aunt of Susan’s. I believe their last stop was at the nursing home in Clinton where they visited with Lance Freeman and Bill Coursey who are both in Rehab there. I would call that a pretty busy day. Ha. I guess that is it for now so have a good week and God bless you all.
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Last week Wanda and Paul Poynor went sightseeing in Eureka Springs. Alice Lovell of Clinton visited Wanda and Paul last Sunday. Brenda brown and Robin Treat took Colten Brown to the doctor at Children’s Hospital at Little Rock last Wednesday. Colten got a good report. Last weekend, Belinda Murray visited her sisters in Springfield, Missouri. They are Janice Odegard of Kansas City and Lissa Findley of Springfield.
Page 3 The Classes of 1953 and 1954 of Shirley High School will be having a class reunion during the Shirley Homecoming this year. It will be Saturday at 4 o’clock at Western Sizzlin in Clinton on June 4.
Senior Citizen Centers
By Kay Weaver
Several regulars at the Shirley Senior Citizens Center have recently celebrated birthdays, including Opal Aldridge, Tommy Beckham, Russ Danson and Angie Williamson. Fifty people attended the celebration and special refreshments were served. It is really fun to see the smiles on the faces as we sing Happy Birthday to each one of the honorees. Lunch is served Monday through Thursday at the Senor Center in Shirley beginning at 11:30 a.m. Anyone 60 and older can join the fun, food and fellowship. Also from the county Senior Centers recently, 39 folks from Clinton, Shirley, Fairfield Bay and some of their friends traveled to Branson to attend Dolly Parton’s production at the Dixie Stampede theater. The show has been updated and it was a thrill to see the wonderful changes. The food is outstanding and everybody had a great time. A trip to the Dixie Stampede Christmas show is being planned by the Adult Education Program. More details later. Call the Van Buren County Aging program at (501) 7452244 for more information about the senior centers.
Old Scotland
May 1916
By Mary Jean Hall
Thursday evening May 11th started the closing exercises of the Scotland School for the year 1916. Jennie Jones and Talton Griggs gave a violin duet followed by the play, “A Soldier’s Fortune”. Misses Clara Eva and Cora Tate sang a duet. Friday evening May 12th concluded the closing exercises with recitation by Misses Golda Jones and Vivian Hall and a declamation by Henry Dauley. Rev. W.F. Blevins gave the address and Prof. A.E. Dauley awarded diplomas to Misses Ethel and Jennie Griggs. High winds and heavy rains caused damage to some crops and orchards. Ira Deason’s dwelling was blown from its foundation. J.H. Lindsey’s smokehouse was moved from its foundation. And Will Evans' smokehouse was blown down. Nearly all the telephone lines were blown down.
Bridge Club
The Idlehour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of
Emma Hink. Winners for the evening were: high, Jo Nell Warren; second high, Carolyn Lefler; traveling, Danna Hensley; and bingo, Billie Fendley.
Shower
There will be a come and go bridal shower honoring Kelsey Lowder and Jordan Spillman from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Clinton. The couple is registered at Target and Walmart.
Formosa club 99 years and counting
By Earlene D. Brecheen
The Formosa Extension Homemaker Club, the oldest EH Club still active in the county;, was organized in 1917 and is still very vital to the community and county today with 18 members. Next year the county EH clubs will be celebrating 100 years of providing community service, education, and leadership opportunities in Van Buren County. Formosa EHC has had four new club members join since last December. Those are Dixie Carter, Ann Mann, Donna Sherrod and Patsy Ward. This has been a busy year for the Formosa EHC members. In March the program was Plant Care and Exchange, so members were able to add new plants and flower bulbs to their own yards at the end of the meeting. In early April the club members worked in conjunction with the Formosa Community Center Committee to host a Chili Supper and Dessert Auction for the purpose of raising money, which will be used to help maintain the Community Center. Several local politicians gave speeches and participated in the dessert auction. The event raised about $1,600. Jeana Williams, coordinator for the Office of Emergency Management, presented a program on Emergency Preparedness. Since spring often brings inclement weather, each member was glad to be reminded of the process needed to take in order to be as ready for bad weather as possible. In May each member had the opportunity to prepare foods for the annual Bake and Plant Sale that is conducted yearly the Friday before Mother’s Day. All money raised is used to help fund a Nurse’s Scholarship. The Formosa EH Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 1 p.m. if anyone is interested in attending and joining in the meetings. Everyone is welcome. For more information about Formosa or any of the other seven EH clubs in the county, call Torrie Caston at the Extension Office, 501-7457117.
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Obituaries
Rudolph Rains
Rudolph Rains, 91, died peacefully at home in Dennard on May 12, 2016. He was born on March 19, 1925, to Hugh and Arkie (King) Rains in Searcy County, Arkansas. He went to school and lived near Nubbin Hill until WWII. He served in the 32nd Infantry Division in the Pacific, where he earned three combat Bronze Stars and was awarded multiple Purple Heart medals for wounds that never left him. He married Wilma Louise (Crow) Rains 63 years ago. He was self-employed as a farmer and logger. He and his wife operated Bratton’s Store for 34 years. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ralph, Clifton and Mitchell; and two sisters, Maureen Shaw and Marjorie Caid. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Phillip (Bobbie) and Benjamin; two granddaughters, Autumn and Noelle Rains; his sister, Greba Shaw; his brother, Braxton Rains (Nellie); and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He loved working on the farm, gardening, working in the woods and being his own boss. His mind, memory and wit were sharp until the end. He enjoyed visiting with friends, neighbors and family at the surprise birthday party held for him in March at Faith Baptist Church and at home until his death. Visitation was Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2016, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ clinton.
Lillion Forrester Lillion Forrester, Clinton,
Lorene 82, of passed
away May 8, 2016. She was born November 30, 1933, in Vandervoot, Arkansas, to the late Will and Ada Forrester. Lillion was of the Pentecostal faith, and enjoyed gardening, sewing and farming. Left to cherish Lillion's memory are her children, Mearldine Whitsell and husband Ron of Crabtree, and Geraldine Brock and Mark Shoemaker of Alread; 11 hrandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; brother Tom Price of Scott, Arkansas; and numerous other family members and friends. Lillion was preceded in death by her father; mother; stepfather Riley Forrester; husband Virgil Forrester; sons Wesley Forrester and Bobby Forrester; siblings Bill Price, Ed Price, Cora Forrester and Geneva Buck; and grandchild Chris Forrester. Visitation was Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Clinton Funeral Service. Services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Alread with Brother Adam Brock officiating. Pallbearers: Brian Forrester, Josh Forrester, Monroe Forrester, Adam Brock, Keith Brock and Mearldine Whitsell. The family requests donations be made to the Pleasant Grove Church in Alread, Arkansas. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Lillion's Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Perry Wright Sr.
Perry Oscar Wright Sr., 86, of Clinton, Arkansas, was born on December 22, 1929, in Stanton, Tennessee, to the late Allison and Carrie (Campbell) Wright, and passed from this life on May 12, 2016, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a vet-
eran of the U.S. Army, a truck driver by trade, owner and operator of a landscaping business, and a beloved father, grandfather and friend to many. Perry is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary Surguine; and one brother, Russell Wright. Left to cherish his memory are one daughter, Linda Garrison (Robert Cartmill) of Moore, Oklahoma; one son, Perry Wright Jr. of Clinton, Arkansas; one g r a n d d a u g h t e r, Reagan Cartmill of Moore, Oklahoma, one sister, Peggy Wells (Kenneth) of Avon Park, Florida; three brothers, Edward Williams (Ruth) of Oxford, Mississippi, Jerry Williams (Barbara) of Huntsville, Alabama, and Pete Williams (Deanna) of Blytheville, Arkansas; and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held in his honor at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2016, at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas. For online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ clinton.
Shirley Hoover
Shirley Karen Hoover, 74, of Damascus, went to be with her Lord on Friday, May 13, 2016. She was born on April 1, 1942, in Jordan, Arkansas, to the late Daniel Lee Lawson and the late Nellie Nora Graham Lawson. Mrs. Hoover was a homemaker who loved to be outside taking in nature. She was a Christian and her greatest joy was being a mother, grandmother and sister. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, H. Dee Hoover; sister Gladys Lawson; and brothers Donald Lawson and an infant brother. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Daniel Hoover (Jenni-
fer) of Greenbrier, Arkansas, and Lenny Hoover (Dawn) of Beebe, Arkansas; daughters, Deanna Hernandez (Victor) and Karen Richardson of Damascus, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Kelley Baker, Rebecca Solis, Cody Hoover, Hannah Richardson and Macie Hoover; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Rosemary Sowells of Scotland, Arkansas, Ann Smith of Conway, Arkansas, and Linda of Alabama; brothers Howard Lawson of Crittenden County, Arkansas, and Jerry Lawson and David Lawson, both of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, and Joe Lawson of Austin, Arkansas; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral service was 1 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2016, at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Greenbrier. Interment was in Pine Mountain Cemetery, Bee Branch.
Donald Flagel
Donald Richard Flagel, 55, of Fairfield Bay, passed away May 8, 2016. He was born in Watervliet, Michigan, on May 5, 1961, to Harry A. and Donna Faye Straw Flagel. Donald was a retired factory worker who loved to fish and was a member of Hartford Federated Church in Michigan. Left to cherish his memory are his parents of Fairfield Bay; son Bobby Allen Flagel of Lafayette, Louisiana; sisters Paula Mosher of Goshan, Indiana, and Brenda Guarisco of Indian River, Michigan; grandchild Zacharia Flagel; and other family and friends. Services were Monday, May 16, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Eglantine Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Donald's Book of Memories, visit www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
the Lord on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Mr. Freeman was born December 26, 1927, in Scotland, Arkansas, a son to the late Wilmer Lee Freeman and Lilly Medlock Freeman. He was a devout and active member of Fort Reach Church. By trade Junior was a factory inspector for Caterpillar Tractor out of Peoria, Illinois. He liked to fish and travel, and absolutely loved to play basketball especially with his grandkids. Junior and his wife traveled the world. Junior is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Ima Jo Freeman; three sons, Anthony Lee Freeman and wife Lois of Arlington Texas, James Freeman and wife Tina of Clearmont, Florida, and Michael Freeman of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation was Thursday at Bob Neal and Sons Chapel, Morrilton. Funeral services were Friday, May 6, 2016, at Fort Reach Church. Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Scotland. Arrangements are by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home. Online guest book www. bobnealandsons. com.
Dora Porritt
Dora M. Porritt, 83, of Clinton passed from this life on May 14, 2016. Services and obituary are pending. Funeral arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral home of Clinton, Arkansas.
Wyldan Fite
Wyldan Clifton Fite, 2, of Benton, passed away Tuesday. Survivors: mother, Laura Phifer Fite; father, William Clifton "C.J." Fite Jr.; brother, Ramon "Coy" Phifer; grandparents, Tony and Ramona Phifer, Cliff Fite Sr. and Cindy and Eric Preiss. Services were Monday, May 16, at Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church.
Greg Canten
Greg W. Canten, 70, of Greenbrier passed from this life on Monday, May 9, 2016. He was born Saturday, June
2, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to Howard W. Canten Sr. and Mary Hoskins Canten. Greg was raised in Conway and graduated from Conway High School in 1963. After graduation, he joined the Navy, doing four tours of duty in Vietnam. He left the Navy in 1967 and spent 2 years in the SeaBees. He was a member of VFW Post 2259 in Conway and a Life Member of the DAV Chapter 10, also in Conway. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Andrea Hall and two step-grandchildren, Stephanie and Jennifer Watts. He is survived by his wife of 24½ years, Barbara (Davis) Canten; daughter, Theresa Hoofman of Conway; son Howard W. Canten II (Sherry) of Bryant, stepchildren Jerald Burroughs (Renee) of Center Ridge, Melissa Watts of Graham, Texas, Ginger Sublett (Chad) and Jason Ellzey (Becca) of Greenbrier; two grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grand children. Graveside services were Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
Eddie Hattle
Eddie Ray Hattle, age 88 of Marshall, Arkansas, passed from this life on Monday, May 9, 2016, at Ozark Health in Clinton, Arkansas. He was born in Harrisburg, Arkansas on January 5, 1928, to Carroll Edward Hattle and Ruth Susie (Bell) Hattle. Eddie was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked for many years as a salesman in the hardware industry. Eddie was an excellent knife-maker. He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Christine Provost; and one brother, Dean Hattle. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Eva Jean (Scoggin) Hattle; and other relatives and friends. All services will be private. Burial will be in Marshall Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home, Marshall.
Junior Freeman
Junior Lee Freeman, age 88, of Morrilton went to be with
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Faces & Places
Mary Jean Hall led a Cemetery Walk at Clinton Cemetery on May 10 for students. Hall, of the Maria Van Buren Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, was assisted by fellow members Alice George and Carolyn Marshall.
Rocky Nickles and Doug Landry receive trophies for the Fairfield Bay Rotary Club entries in a Barbecue Festival held May 8 in Fairfield Bay. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
South Side Baptist Church, 153 Sulphur Road, Damascus, will present the Lindsey Family at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016. The Lindsey Family, which includes parents and nine children, is dedicated to ministering the grace of God through music, testimony and laughter. Call Steve Stephens, (501) 335-7423, for more information.
The Shirley Volunteer Fire Department's Mike Worthing (center) presents a plaque to HR and Pepper Perkins at a dinner celebrating their retirement after more than 15 years of dedication, commitment of time and service to the citizens of Van Buren County and the Shirley Volunteer Fire Department.
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Pictured are Pee Wee Division winner Shelby York and other participants in the Shop with a Cop 3D Archery Tournament held April 30. Ninety-four competitors helped raise $3,360.59 for the program that funds a Christmas shopping spree for underprivileged kids in Van Buren County.
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The Clinton High School Choir performs at the auditorium recently.
Wildlife of Arkansas student art traveling exhibit will include artwork by South Side eighth-grader Ayden Griffith, son of
Welda and Rickey Griffith. His art will be displayed at nature centers across the state through August.
Shirley Schools May 18 – Breakfast: Ham, cheese omelet, biscuit, cereal, fruit. Lunch: Baked ham, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables with cheese sauce, applesauce, roll, chocolate mousse. May 19 – Breakfast: Biscuit and gravy, cereal, grapes. Lunch: Lasagna, green beans, salad, pear halves, sorbet, bread sticks. May 20 – Breakfast: Cereal, cheese sticks, fruit cup. Lunch: Barbecue pork on bun, hash browns, baked beans, veggie strips, Popsicles. May 23 – Breakfast mix: Yogurt, granola bars, pancakes, waffles, cereal, bagel, etc. Lunch: Peanut butter and honey sandwich, baby carrots with Ranch, apple slices, banana, potato chips. May 24 – Breakfast mix: Yogurt, granola bars, pancakes, waffles, cereal, bagel, etc. Lunch: Hmmm, it’s the last day of school, so what will lunch be? Crispito? Pizza? Corn dog?
Cheeseburger? It’s a mystery, but a nice mystery.
Clinton Junior & Senior High
May 23-26
Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, Graham crackers, pears. Lunch: Beef and cheese tacos, chocolate chip chortles; potato wedges, tomatoes, lettuce, salsa, orange juice, box of raisins. Tuesday – Breakfast: Pancake pup, applesauce. Lunch: Chicken parmesan; green beans, buttered corn; Mandarin oranges, mixed fruit. Wednesday – Breakfast: Breakfast bagel, peaches. Lunch: Cheeseburger; baked beans, Texas chili bean salad, lettuce; banana, peaches. Thursday – Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tarts, apple wedges. Lunch: Corn dog with baked Cheetos; cucumber slices, salad; diced pears, juice box.
Clinton Elementary & Intermediate
May 23-26
Professional musician Kasey Kimmons-Nelson performed for Mainstreet kids in Shirley on Wednesday, May 11. Among the songs she played was one she wrote for the preschoolers' graduation, which is set for 5 p.m. May 24 at the Shirley Community Church. Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, applesauce. Lunch: Chicken patty, creamed potatoes, green beans, hot roll, pineapple. Tuesday – Breakfast: Pancake, ham, peaches. Lunch: Beef taco, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, applesauce. Wednesday – Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit cocktail. Lunch: Grilled cheese sandwich, fresh carrots, Ranch, black-eyed peas, peaches. Thursday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, pineapple. Lunch: Hot dog, coleslaw, tater tots, fruit.
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Pictured are (from left) Jan Henderson, Dana Grantham, Kaitlyn Hodgson, Judge Troy Braswell, Lindsey Sutton, Donnalyn Stichka and Kelly Tester.
THE ADVENTURE
County gets new voices for children
Three days went by and Hogan was still awake
Mom had made some notes from a paper she read
“My goodness, how much excitement can a gator take?”
And she was afraid the white man had shot all of them dead.
We need to have a meeting with them all
She did not want us to know anyone could be that mean.
Submitted by CASA
The Children’s Advocacy Alliance took another step toward reaching its goal of recruiting and training enough CASA volunteers to serve all abused and neglected children in the 20th Judicial District, which includes Van Buren, Searcy and Faulkner counties, by swearing in five new advocates. After completing extensive background checks and training, Dana Grantham, Kaitlyn Hodgson, Lindsey Sutton, Kelly Tester of Clinton and Donnalyn Stichka of Leslie, stood before Judge Troy Bras-
well and swore to faithfully protect and promote the best interest of each child they represent. There are many ways to volunteer for the CASA program. For example Jan Henderson went through the new advocate training to gain a better understanding of the program so she could volunteer her time in the office to help recruit additional advocates for our community. As a CASA advocate these volunteers will be assigned to an open dependency neglect case which involves a child in Van Buren
County having been removed from their home due to abuse or neglect. The advocate’s role is to investigate every aspect of that child’s life and make a factbased, child focused report to the judge. When asked what a good outcome is for CASA, advocate supervisor Debra Lance explained it's when “a child is placed in a safe and permanent home as quickly as possible. It can mean the child is placed back in the home with their parents; is placed with a relative who is able to care for them; and in some cases it
means a non-relative adoptive placement is found.” The five new advocates join four other volunteers all serving abused children in Van Buren and Searcy counties. “While this is an impressive addition to the number of volunteers the sad reality is that there are still 10 children in our community who desperately need a CASA advocate,” Lance said. To learn more about becoming a CASA advocate visit www.hopeandjustice.org or call Lance at 745-3038. What are you waiting for?
Waiting for a home
We can call it a “Town Hall” So out came that Stetson full of names galore
She prayed it wasn’t so for they had helped the early explorers of long ago!
Everyone was mentioned from shore to shore.
“The four of us gators need to get some equipment and go down below”
So they would meet at the dam at Monday noon
said Hogan to Moss. Make a list but take your time.
For that was the only place there was room.
Some lights, a camera and some rope would be fine
A creek full of critters was the gators dream
And a good strong net for the silver and gold.
They all felt lucky to have the gators on their team. Though the best laid plans can go astray They always look ahead to tomorrow with the knowledge they learned yesterday. Logan had it from long ago when an old Kawakawa Indian Chief revealed that secret to the grandfather of the chief beaver man. He saw the most when the water was low.
“Forget the net” Moss replied. If there’s treasure its safe down there. We don’t need it for we have more than enough. “Why should we care?” That was a statement only we could bare. For greed is rampant most everywhere. We have the love of the whole creek to share That pirate ship is what we need to explore
He never found anyone with courage to go down below.
And we need to be careful for it could be a widow-maker right next door!
So whatever secrets are there have been there for many a year.
~Oldmanocean
For the Kawakawa have long ago disappeared
Shower
Bridal shower set Boozer and Sandi have both been at the Van Buren County Animal Control shelter for way too long waiting for someone to come along and take them out of there. The adoption fee is $25 and that covers rabies shot, spay/neuter and heart worm test. Call 745-2121 for more information.
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There will be a come and go bridal shower honoring Kelsey Lowder and Jordan Spillman
from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Clinton. The couple is registered at Target and Walmart.
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Clinton Track & Field 2016
Photos by Dara Hensley
(Back row from left) Coach Wilson and his wife, Coach Benson, Bryce Dodd, Bradley Amos, Kort Weaver, Jesus Robles, Jonathon Carter, Chase Cooley, Avery Bramlett, Coach Swenson, (front row) Mitchell McNeill, Logan Van Hoak, Travis Whitson, Allie Hensley and Aaron Dees.
Clinton Yellow Jacket 4x100-meter relay team competing in the 4A State Track Meet on Tuesday, May 3. Left to right, Bryce Dodd, Bradley Amos, Kort Weaver and Avery Bramlett.
Allie Hensley placed second in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 16.20. She also placed 4th in the long jump and fourth in the discus throw.
Daly Dufrene, a junior Yellow Jacket, competing in the high jump at the 4A State Track Meet at Nashville High School.
Aaron Dees, a sophomore Yellow Jacket, in the 800 meter run at the 4A State Track Meet.
Bradley Amos, a junior Yellow Jacket, competing as the last leg in the 4X100 meter relay.
Bryce Dodd, a sophomore Yellow Jacket, competing in the 200-meter dash at the 4A State Track Meet.
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The Clinton Yellow Jacket varsity baseball team entered the State Tournament Friday, May 13, as a No. 2 seed in the second round at Ashdown. The team played hard, but lost to Arkadelphia, ending its season. Below are some scenes from a well-played season. (Photos by Steve Bradley)
Kannon Bradley gets the W against Pea Ridge.
Bryce Dodd tosses a no-hitter against Pottsville.
Garrett Bradley makes the play at third base for the final out against Pottsville.
Ty Johnson pitches against Shiloh Christian.
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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. May 31, 2016. Drawings will be held May 31.
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Where In the County Is This?
Where In the County Is This -- If you can answer this one, we are really impressed. Do you know which mountain you would be driving over to see this view? If you do, tell us for a chance to win a one-year subscription to The Voice of Van Buren County. See rules at left.
Quote of the week
If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went -- Will Rogers
Our Van Buren County Family Album By Shay Belonie
(Look for a solution to that word you can't come up with on Page 5)
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CHURCH HISTORY
Grace Church is a non-denominational Bible-based church in Clinton, Arkansas. Founded in 2011, our small but growing family is blessed to call this community home. We are excited about the huge opportunities for fellowship, worship, and outreach that have become possible with the dedication of our faith family! We always welcome new faces! Please join us and share our journey.
Terry Simpson, Pastor
The Grace Church Elders
(From Left to Right: Robert Williams, Barry Love, Terry Simpson (Pastor), Bryan Sikes, Donnie Collins)
Barry Love
or to teach the Word of God, serve the Church, and serve in the mission fields of India, Honduras, and Montana. I praise the Living God for blessing me and my family with the honor of serving Grace Church with my brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus.
Robert Williams
I have been married to Cathy Williams for 42 years. We have three children and four grandchildren. My profession is a block and bricklayer and I own Robert Williams Construction. For many years I have served as a Sunday School teacher, Bible study leader, church camp board member, con-
struction worker for mission work in Jamaica and Honduras. In 2011, I joined with several other like-minded Christians and Grace Church was founded. We are dedicated to service for the youth, missions and allowing the spirit to freely move. I am presently serving as an elder in Grace Church. ing me to be a part of I thank God for allow- this great work.
The Shady Grove Baptist Church in Van Buren County Arkansas was organized the 4th Sunday in September 1898. There were 9 members. They were John & Nancy Brown, Rich-
ard & Martha Harness, Willis & Matilda Goodnight, Huie & Jane Carter, and J. W. Childers. Two acres of land was given to the church by Andrew J. & Martha E. Shelton
I have been married to Melinda for 25 years. Melinda and I have one son, one daughter, and one grand daughter. I have served as a deacon for 18 years, as well as an elder for the past 12 years. I have been blessed to be given the hon-
I am married to Linda and we have four daughter and 11 grandkids. I have been a pastor for 45 years, have a BA in History and Bible and a Master of Divinity from SWBTS, have been a missionary to Kenya, Nepal and Honduras. In Nepal I established Grace Bible College and taught in it for its first year. I have preached countless revival meetings all over the
Bryan Sikes
time. I have worked with youth and led children’s camps. Served in the foreign mission field, working with pastors in Ecuador, construction in Honduras, and evangelism in India. I love to teach the Word of God believing that it is the authority and power for the church.
Donnie Collins
tion Company of Dennard Arkansas. I serve my community in many volunteer positions to serve God and others. I believe the Bible and am proud to be in a Church that preaches and teaches God’s word as it was written. I serve as an Elder in Grace Church with 4 other Elders to reach souls for the Lord.
where the church is now. It was moved to the present location in the late 1930’s. The new auditorium was built in 1976. Some of the pastors of the church are: J. B. Fortner,
W. W. Williams, T. W. Haress, J. E. Spencer, R. M. Hayes, T. J. Wilson, W. S. Fortner, T. W. Hayes, Brother Mariott, J. D. Reeves, Ed Harness, Omus Ramsey, Randall Moore, Jim
I have been married to Lisa for 31 years. We have two daughters, four granddaughters, and three grandsons. After serving 6 years in the Air Force, we returned to the Clinton area and have lived here since. I have pastored both bi-vocationally and full
in 1898. The church was started in a brush harbor or shed like building. Thus it was called “The Shed” for many years. The original church was across the road from
country, pastored numerous youth camps, and conducted many Pastors Conferences all over the world. I am Evangelical in my faith and my preaching and teaching is expositional. I preach and teach through books of the Bible, verse by verse. I believe in the sovereignty of God in all things, including grace, and in the anointing, fullness and power of the Holy Spirit. We are in this world to make disciples and
I have been married to Danna for 43 years and we have three Children and six Grandchildren. I have served the lord for 35 years, serving as a deacon for 34 years. I was an original founder of Grace Church and Believe God Started this work. I own and operate Ozark Construc-
it is toward this end that I live and do ministry. I pastor Grace Church with four other wonderful men.
Hayes, C. E. Gregg, Aubrey Emberton, Danny Brown, Thomas Simmons, Doug Stewart, Gary Burdin, Lester Nixon, Alan Rolen, Bob Bagley, Sammie Brown, and Mack Litaker.
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CHURCH PAGE
Photo by EuGene Smith
Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Grace Church. If you can identify this Church call 745-8040. (Remember to send a history of your Church.) 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 745-4043 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 Highway 9 and County Line Road, 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
Grace Church, 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton, AR (501) 745-7462 See history on Page 12
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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS
MEMORIAL FLOWERS are in again this year at BRUCE'S FLOWERS 661 Highway 65B at the junction of 95 West Clinton, AR Come in early for the best selections We have a large selection for Funerals, Weddings, Holidays, Housewarmings any Special Occasion. Thanks for buying from us each year! Janet and Paula Bruce 745-2300
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PERSONAL
$1000 REWARD for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person or persons who stole equipment from our barn on Wooden Bridge Road in the Scotland/Cleveland area. The theft of property took place Thursday, April 28. The thief or thieves cut a fence and drove a small type vehicle through our pasture to the barn. If you have information call Cassell (501)592-2910
WANT TO LEASE OR RENT Fenced pasture with pond in Clinton or surrounding area with 40 plus acres.
Pig Roast & Auction Friday, May 20 -Rain or ShineSilent Aution Bidding begins 3:30 p.m.
He said, "Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit."
C'mon Clinton, Arkansas! You're embarrassing me. Clinton, Arkansas is a unique and wonderful place to call home and deserves better leadership than this. Too bad the Mayor doesn't see it that way. Jim Marple, Choctaw
A VOICE FOR GOD Proverbs 13:13
•$12/adults •$6/children (ages 3-12) •Under 3 years eat FREE FUNDRAISER FOR CHURCH CAMP Watch facebook for pictures of auction items. www.facebook. com/FBCCR
PERSONAL Readers, use these Personal Spots to say Happy Birthday, Wish someone Good Luck, Contact old friends, make new friends. Shout out that you are alive and well in Van Buren County. All kinds of things. The cost is $5.00 for 25 words.
YARD SALE
FLEA MARKET on Highway 65 S, 6 miles south of Walmart and 2 miles north of Bee Branch. Where you can find things you need from A to Z, not just things you collect… at a reasonable price. OPEN ALL 7 DAYS EVERY WEEK.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
to our beautiful daughter, Shayne In our heart, you will forever be our little girl, our beautiful princess.
BREEDING AGE BULLS BLACK OR RED POLLED
In our eyes, you are a loving and caring woman that truly inspires us and a lot of people around you. May you have a wonderful birthday celebration. We love youMom and Dad
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WANTED Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition. Call Tom 501-745-4378
Thomas Farms, Chimes www.thomascattlefarms.com Hm: 501-745-8728 Off: 501-745-8484
Home for rent on Hwy 95 West. $400/month with $400 deposit and a one year lease.
D & M Farm Supply , 40 Ed Bryant Road, Clinton, AR 72031
Call (501)745-1593
Mike (501) 208-3480 Donna (501)215-0325
Commercial Office or Retail Space for Rent 1750 sqft in front of Walmart. Call 501-412-7786
$5/bail Call 501-208-1830
Reflect A Moment
First Baptist Church Center Ridge
Tourist season is here and radio ads are inviting people to come see beautiful Clinton, Arkansas. Instead what they see is a city that can't get its act together to completely and regularly mow a narrow strip of grass in a high visibility area.
We have baling twine and net wrap
RESEARCH
Live auction begins 7:00 p.m.
Currently, even the city park isn't mowing the sidewalk. The Mayor says he'll wait for the State Highway Department to mow the sidewalks.
For Rent:
Call for pricing.
FOR SALE: Square Bails Bermuda Horse Hay
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
For Rent
745-4396.
Dinner served 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
With the high number of vacant lots fronting the new sidewalk along Highway 65 in Clinton combined with the civic apathy of the wealthy commercial property owners who are enjoying the business traffic from high visibility frontage, the city is going to have to declare the sidewalk grass as common area and include it in the city park mowing program otherwise the image of Clinton, Arkansas will be forever diminished.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Need a new business location? Are you looking for fabric? We have fabric for sale! We also:Make Quilts and Crafts Do Machine Quilting Do Embroidery Work Call or come visit our shop to see what we can do for you.
How about downtown Clinton! 3000 sqft ….. $500 a month Call: 501-745-1593
Cut Up and Sew 40 Ed Bryant Road, Clinton, AR 72031 (501)215-0325
$400/month. Call for availability. (501) 581-8640
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First Service Bank is now accepting applications for a full-time Universal Banker in Clinton, Arkansas. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy providing superior customer service and would like to work with a professional team in a friendly banking environment. High School diploma or equivalent, six months or more of previous cash handling experience in a business-related environment, good math skills, proficient computer skills, skilled communicator, detail-oriented, excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task & meet deadlines simultaneously, along with a talent for serving the public are all required. Prior Teller, Customer Service Representative, loan administration, sales, administrative support experience preferred, but not required. Must be available to work opening &/or closing hours and Saturdays. It is preferred that applicants live within 20 miles of Clinton or be willing to relocate.
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The Voice of Van Buren County
May 17, 2016
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Fishing Report
Central Arkansas
Lake Conway
(updated 5-112016) Dan Zajac at Gold Creek Landing said bream are biting well on crickets, red worms or wax worms. Bass are doing fairly well on spinner baits and soft plastics. Crappie are biting fair on jigs fished around the cypress trees. Catfishing is good.
Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)
(updated 5-112016) Greg Seaton with Little Red Fly Fishing Trips (501690-9166) said his area missed most of the rain and storms early this week and the river remains clear with generation in the afternoon for three to four hours starting about 2 p.m. The lake level is 462.3 which is in the normal range for this time of year. The caddis hatch seems to be over at this time. Seaton has not seen many caddis in the last few days and the fish are not as active. Fishing has been slow with the fish moving off the shoals back into deeper pools. Sowbugs and micro jigs seem to be the best flies now.
Greers Ferry
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 462.26 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 462.04 msl). (updated 5-112016) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 462.24 feet msl, or 0.8 feet below normal pool for MayJune of 463.04-462.54 feet that is where they try to keep it for that period of time. The water temp is in the high 60-mid 70s .The fishing all around is good all over the lake and rivers, from 0 feet out to 40 feet deep. The bass fishing in good in the bushes, in front of the bushes and out on flats and humps and points, try using Texas-rigged baits up shallow, to c-rigs out deep and mid-depths as well as a lot of other baits are working as well, you can pretty much pick your own poison, the fish are scattered from real shallow out to 40 feet deep. The bream are eating well on crickets, crawlers and small crank baits and in-line spinners, they are bedding a little deeper because of the low water we have had, try from shallow out to 20 feet. The catfishing is good all over on jugs and
lines, a few people are catching them on rod and reel, using a big variety of baits. Walleye, anglers are still catching a few males and resident fish up the rivers, the lake Walleye bite should be on fire soon with the water warming, try dragging crawlers and crank baits in 520-foot range. Crappie up the rivers ,some are still spawning and they are spawning all over the lake as well in the pole timber and around brush, the post spawn fish are out suspended in about 15 feet , try grubs and minnows. The Hybrid and White Bass some are still up rivers and creeks doing their thing, and the lake fish are trying to school a little and are on the move a lot, it is real hard to stay over them, the best way is to find then and just sit still and they will be back under you pretty soon after they make a circle; use spoons, in-line spinners, swim baits, hair jigs, and some live bait is working as well.
Harris Brake Lake
(updated 5-112016) Harris Brake Lakeside Resort (501889-2745) reported a fair week of fishing. Water was clear and at normal level, with a surface temperature of 75 degrees. Bream fishing was good with worms and crickets. Minnows and jigs were working the crappie and the fishing was good. Bass, too, was good with crankbait and plastic worms. Catfishing was good
with worms and chicken liver.
Lake Maumelle
(updated 5-112016) Fosters Four Seasons (501-8689061) said the fishing has been good to excellent in the past week with water clarity being fair and water at normal depth. Bream fishing was excellent using crickets. Crappie also were hitting crickets and the fishing was good. Bass were hitting spinners in shallow water. The catfishing was good as well with crickets. White bass fishing was poor.
Arkansas River (Cadron Pool)
(updated 5-112016) Professional angler and guide Cody Kelley said recent river flows have kept many people off the water, but the flow has begun to come back down and the fishing is heating up. Bass fishing is excellent as the majority are recovering from the spawn and making their way out to the main river. Intercept them on the jetties perpendicular to the bank by using your favorite crankbait or spinners. Many will often set up near current breaks like the “blow holes” in the jetties. Good numbers of bream and crappie are being caught by dipping red worms (for bream) and tube jigs/grubs (for crappie) around backwater stickups. The catfishing is fairly good still, but often goes into a lull during the spawn.
Try your favorite cut bait for numbers and live bait for the larger cats. Please watch the river conditions before heading out. The Corp of Engineers has a great app that will allow you check the flow before heading out.
Little Maumelle River
(updated 5-112016) River Valley Marina (501-517-1250) said the area had a fair week of fishing. The water clarity was good and the water temperature was 70 degrees. Catfishing was excellent with stink bait and chicken liver. White bass were also excellent, with most being caught on Rooster Tails. Bass fishing was good in shallow water, with spinners, crankbait and plastic worms all working well. In deeper water, crappie fishing was fair with minnows and jigs, while bream were found in shallow water, with worms and crickets bringing in fair hauls.
Arkansas River (Little Rock Pool)
(updated 5-112016) Vince Miller at Fish ’N Stuff (501-8345733) said water was running high, resulting in poor fishing across the board. What bream were being caught were hitting worms and crickets. Crappie was hitting minnows and jigs. Bass worked some with spinners and crankbait. Catfishing was poor.
Peckerwood Lake (updated
5-11-
2016) Herman’s Landing (870-241-3731) said the water was dingy with a surface temperature in the 60s last week, and the fishing was very good for everything but bass. Bream fishing was excellent with worms and crickets. Crappie were excellent with minnows and jigs. Catfishing was excellent with worms, blood bait, stink bait, minnows, jigs, hot dogs and liver. Bass fishing was poor with topwater lures having the best success.
North Arkansas
White River (Bull Shoals Tailwater)
(updated 5-112016) Sportsman’s White River Resort (870-453-2424) said the river level was low with a lot of moss. Fishing for rainbow trout was fair, but overall it was slow. (updated 5-112016) Cotter Trout Dock said the best bait this past week for browns was sculpin (although a couple were brought in with power bait). Bright, white baits worked well (think white zig jigs or Maribou jigs) when the moss was at its worst. Conditions are improving and the catch of rainbows is increasing using shrimp and florescent power baits and egg patterns. With the recent rain event, turn to worms as your first choice and, until the water clears, a darker bait.
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