The Voice of VBC June 21, 2016 by The Voice of Van Buren County

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Weight limit ordinance rescinded Quorum Court will seek ‘less restrictive’ methods

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The Van Buren County Quorum Court made it official last week by repealing Ordinance 201620, which authorized the county judge to set weight limits on county roads. By unanimous vote, the justices of the peace adopted Ordinance 2016-27 to rescind the ordinance that was approved in May. The move came a week after a public meeting in which speaker after speaker expressed concern with the ordinance. They said weight limits could

endanger their livelihoods. The new ordinance states that the county will investigate less restrictive means. County Judge Roger Hooper said the signs on LoGap, Crowell Mountain and Linn Creek roads banning truck traffic have been taken down. He said he will begin committee meetings to come up with a solution to the road problem the first week of July. Also at the meeting: • Randy Murray from the sheriff’s

office reported that the detention center kitchen is completed. He also said the jail has begun selling hamburgers, fries and sodas to inmates and it seems to be working well. • Animal Control director Reta Tharp said the shelter currently has 55 dogs. The shelter has been overwhelmed by the number of phone calls. She said eight dogs were adopted last month and others have been

sent to rescue groups. Tharp said a gofundme account raised more than $2,500, and the animal control board of directors has decided to use the money on chainlink fencing for runs. • On July 19, an active shooter tabletop exercise for schools has been set, said Jeana Williams of the Office of Emergency Management. She said there will be a full-scale exercise in August.

Council talks pros, cons of 2016 Homecoming A discussion about this year’s Homecoming dominated the Shirley City Council meeting June 13. Some councilors and audience members said the venue for the children’s games was too crowded during the June 3-4 event, and said people were upset that they had to go sit in their cars to smoke. Further, they said, “tradition” was broken by moving the celebration across the street. Mayor Johnny Sowell countered the criticism, saying vendors preferred the new location and that smoking wasn’t allowed in any city parks. Regarding concerns that the location

is in a flood zone, Sowell said that area of the park hasn’t flooded since 1982. The only problems with flooding are along the river and in the lower ball field, he said. “Tradition,” the mayor said, was broken when dances were no longer allowed in the streets and were moved to an area behind the Shirley Museum. Also at the meeting, an audience member asked that no-parking signs be put up at Wild Bob’s Hair Salon because of its location near a fire hydrant and intersection. Sowell, who owns the building, said it was not his responsi-

bility and he would not put up signs. He suggested the complaint be taken to the sheriff or prosecutor and if they told him to do something, he would. On another issue, Sowell said he has met with the owner of three historic buildings the town is considering purchasing. The owner has dropped the asking price from $125,000 to $80,000, he said. The council asked Sowell to find out about insurance costs before going any further. The next meeting of the Shirley City Council will be 7 p.m. July 11 at the Shirley Community Center. The meeting is open to the public.

Sign language – Brandon Bradford helps The Voice of Van Buren County mark its 8-month anniversary by hanging its new sign on the back of the building last week. Lending Bradford a hand were his wife, Pam, and son Gabe.

Burgess offers 3-part plan to raise revenue Discussions are continuing on how to increase revenue by $40,000 per month for the Clinton Water Department. For the past several months, the department has had to seek City Council approval to take funds from its infrastructure account to pay

its bills. Manager Todd Burgess has offered the Clinton City Council his suggestions on raising the money. His plan would raise as much as $43,000 per month. He proposes: • Adding a “debt service” charge billed

to every meter served by Clinton and the wholesale systems. This would be to pay for common infrastructure that everyone benefits from equally, he said. The only place this really applies is the water treatment plant. A $3 per month “debt service” charge would

generate approximately $17,000 per month across all meters. Funds generated would accentually cover the 2014 bond payment for the current treatment process upgrade. Everyone benefits equally, everyone shares the cost equally, Burgess states.

• Raising the minimum water bills by $4. This would generate approximately $10,400 per month. • Consolidate the price per thousand gallons into one tier across all retail accounts. Meaning that the first 1,000 gallons is included in the minimum bill and all

usage above the minimum is billed at one rate for all accounts. Every $1 increase would generate approximately $7,900. A $2 per thousand increase would generate approximately $15,600. The council has not yet made any decisions.

Archey Fork Festival coming this weekend

The Archey Fork Car Show rolls in Saturday.

Clinton’s biggest bash of the year begins at 8 a.m. Saturday. The Archey Fork Festival, which began in 2000, kicks off at 8 a.m., with the Archey Fork Car Show, a Rag Ball Tournament and Popup Archery contest. The car show

raised $5,000 for local charities last year. Awards are planned this year for Best Wheels, Best Paint, Best Car by Decade, People’s Choice, Mayor’s Pick and many more. A Youth Talent program is scheduled for 10 a.m. at City Park. Plans

were canceled for a color run apparently because of low interest. In the evening the fishing derby will be held and there will be live music until time for fireworks at dark. As always, there will be carnival rides, food, crafts, competitions and more.

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Police Report Man accused of insurance fraud

A Clinton man has been arrested after an investigation by the Arkansas Insurance Department. Earl Jackson Bonds, 43, was arrested by Van Buren County sheriff’s deputies on June 10 and charged with felony insurance fraud and felony theft of property. According to the arrest affidavit, on June 2, 2015, Bonds purchased an automobile insurance policy from Alfa Insurance on his 2012 Dodge truck. He filed a claim on June 15, 2015, alleging that he had been involved in an automobile accident on June 13, 2015, according to the document. Arkansas Insurance Fraud investigator Kara Browning stated that she discovered that the ac-

cident actually occurred before Bonds purchased the insurance policy and that he made misrepresentations to Alfa Insurance so that he would receive insurance funds on his truck in the amount of $25,672.61, according to the court documents. Bonds has been released from the Van Buren County Detention Center on $7,500 bond. His pretrial hearing is set for July 29 in Van Buren Country Circuit Court.

Pursuit ends in arrest of driver

On June 12, 2016, deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff’s office got into a pursuit of a vehicle being driving by a person known to deputies to be driving on a suspended drivers license. Ryan Morse, 19, of Clinton fled from

deputies when they tried to stop him on Highway 65, according to a news release from the Van Buren County sheriff’s office. During the pursuit on the city streets of Clinton and on to Highway 95 West, Morse’s vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed, and he lost control of the vehicle several times, the report states. Morse’s vehicle struck a fence on property owned by a Clinton Police officer, then swerved across the roadway into a yard where four children were playing, almost hitting the children, according to the sheriff’s office. Morse’s vehicle then tried to hit a Van Buren County deputy’s vehicle that was trying to intercept it at the junction of Main Street and state Highway 95 West, the news release states. After a short pursuit on the highway

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toward Scotland, Morse stopped and surrendered, the report states. He is being charged with felony aggravated assault, felony fleeing, four counts of misdemeanor endangering the welfare of minors, and numerous traffic violations, according to the sheriff’s office.

ty sheriff’s office. Troopers found illegal drugs and paraphernalia in the vehicle and Trae Holt, 24, was arrested, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Holt has been charged with felony possession of a counterfeit substance, misdemeanor possession of a counterfeit substance, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving on a suspended driver license. Holt was released on bond from the Van Buren County Detention Center.

Checkpoint brings 2 arrests, 4 citations

Jonesboro man charged

A Jonesboro man was arrested around midnight May 22, 2016, during a traffic stop by Arkansas State Police and the Van Buren Coun-

On Saturday, May 28, 2016, from approximately 5-10 p.m., deputies from the Van Buren County sheriff's office and the Arkansas State Police conducted a Sobriety Checkpoint at the intersection of State Highway 95 West and County Road 389 in Scotland. During the operation, seven stops were made leading to two criminal arrests, four citations being written and one warning ticket issued.

May marriages

Calling it a season – The Clinton Dominators 8 and Under baseball team fell a little short in the District Tournament, but congratulations to coaches and players on a great year. (Photo from Facebook)

Billy Reece, 54, of Groves, Texas, and Rachel Chiles, 49, of Groves, Texas Ronald Bolinger, 28, of Bee Branch, Arkansas, and Alicia Miller, 30, of Bee Branch, Arkansas Kevin Wyles, 33, of Bee Branch, Arkansas, and Jamie Sellers, 29, of Bee Branch, Arkansas Dylan Buckelew, 22, of Clinton, Arkansas, and Nina Fayad, 22, of Clinton, Arkansas Fred Davis, 54, of Leslie, Arkansas, and Candy Lynn Van Hoak, 54, of Leslie, Arkansas William Keith, 36, of Clinton, Arkansas, and Allison Huett, 34, of Clinton, Arkansas

Office help – The ever-helpful Frenchie the cat looks over some paperwork at French Feed store in Clinton. Send your pet photos to voiceeditor@artelco.com.

Drowning leading cause of death for toddlers By Pam Padgett / Southern Paramedic Services

As swimming season gets into full swing in Van Buren County, parents should use extreme caution when allowing little ones near the water. Drowning is the 10th leading cause of unintentional death for persons of all ages in the U.S. and the most common in children 1 to 4 and sec-

ond for children 5 to 9. Most EMS providers will encounter drowning or near-drowning victims at some point in their career. Drowning is defined as the process of experiencing primary respiratory impairment in the case of submersion/ immersion in a liquid medium. The victim may live or die after this process. In the 17th cen-

tury, drowning began to be studied as a result of most drowning victims “looked asleep” although dead, and some who were thought to be dead would survive. Ultimately, the desire to save drowning victims became the model for first-aid care and education. Some believe that this led to EMS and emergency medicine as we know it today. If you encounter

a drowning victim, it is important to check for airway, breathing, and circulation, the ABC’s of emergency care, call 911 for the nearest EMS. Look for a large amount of foam in the mouth. It was once thought that this foam came from the lungs, but recent studies have found it comes from the stomach. Water is almost always cooler than the patient, even in

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warm weather, as a result the patient becomes hypothermic, remember to keep them warm. Position the patient perpendicular to the water, do not let the blood run to the feet or head by placing them on a slope. All children should be supervised regardless of their ability to swim. Parents and caregivers should be advised to never, not even for a

moment, leave small children alone or in the care of another young child while in bathtubs, pools, spas, wading pools, near irrigation ditches, or other open water. Learning to swim is one of the best tools for drowning prevention. The American Academy of Pediatrics indicate that all children should learn swimming after the age of 5.

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Class Reunions

Attending the 50th reunion of the Shirley High School Class of 1966 on June 4 were (back row from left) Ted Hooten, Willie McKay, Elmer Stewart, (front row) Rhonda Berry Carlton, Betty Brown Clark, Betty Williams, Margaret Dollar Tallman and Nova Caldwell Scroggins. Classmates shared old photographs and updates about their lives. Unable to attend were Beverly Hooks Watts, Pat Robertson, Mark Cowan, Larry Dollar and Carl Vanaman. Carl phoned in an appearance, though, and talked with each classmate.

Some of the women from the Shirley High School Class of 1954 at the reunion held at Western Sizzlin in Clinton included (from left) Jo Nan (Brown) Harper, Mary (Harness) Johnson, Wanda (Douthitt) Owens, Loreva (Williams) Harness, Corrine (Harper) Williams and Inez (Whillock) Privitt.

Inez Privitt poses with Shirley Class of 1953 members (front to back) Winston Tucker, Herbert Dale Regan and Buster Dunnigan. The other three surviving members of the class were unable to attend the June 4 reunion.

Some of the men from the Class of 1954 at Shirley High School at the June 4 reunion were (from left) Jimmy Lee Murray, Gerald Ware, Cecil Bane, Bobby Ward and Darrell Murray.

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2195 Hwy 330 South • Shirley, AR (Near Fairfield Bay, AR • Burnt Ridge Back Gate)

3316 Hwy 65 South • Clinton, Arkansas

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Sunday, June 26th • 2 p.m.

DIRECTIONS

FROM HWY 16 BETWEEN SHIRLEY AND FAIRFIELD BAY, AR TURN ONTO HWY 330 SOUTH AND GO 2 MILES PAST REEVES GROCERY ON YOUR LEFT, WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS.

FROM DOWNTOWN CLINTON TAKE HWY 65 SOUTH OUT PAST GATEWAY TWIN CINEMA TO ADDRESS 3316 HWY 65 SOUTH, CLINTON, AR ON YOUR RIGHT, WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS.

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GUNS: LADY’S DERRINGER SHOOTS BOTH 45 CALIBER AND 410 GAUGE SHELLS, MOSSBURG 835 12 GAUGE PUMP TURKEY SHOTGUN 3 ½ MAG WITH 3 CHOKES, THOMPSON SENENCA 45 CALIBER MUZZLE LOADER, 54 CALIBER MUZZLE LOADER PISTOL WITH EXTRA 28 GAUGE SHORT BARREL, POWDER BALLS FEATURED ITEMS: JOHN DEERE 42 INCH CUT LAWN TRACTOR, WESTING HOUSE 42 INCH FLAT SCREEN TV, KING SIZE BED W/BOX SPRINGS AND SEALEY POSTURPEDIC PILLOW TOP MATTRESS, AUTIQUE TRUCK FOOT LOCKER FROM WORLD WAR, MAYTAG WASHER AND DRYER, GREEN ELECTRIC LIFT CHAIR, NICE ANTIQUE DESK FURNITURE: LARGE BLACK BUFFET, DINING TABLE WITH 7 CHAIRS, 2 NIGHTSTANDS WITH LAMPS, 2 MORE NIGHTSTANDS WITH LAMPS, KING SIZE BED WITH PILLOW TOP MATTRESS, GREEN ELECTRIC LIFT CHAIR, 3 TEAL END TABLES, 1 MOSAIC END TABLE, 2 ELEPHANT LAMPS, ANOTHER TALL LAMP ON STAND, TV CONSOLE STAND, 2 CHEST OF DRAWERS, MAKE UP TABLE, 2 BAR STOOLS, ROLL AWAY BED, CARD TABLE WITH 5 CHAIRS, BOOKCASE, SILVER SHELVES WALL UNIT, ANOTHER DINING TABLES AND CHAIRS BEAUTIFUL APPLIANCES & SMALL APPLIANCES: MAYTAG WASHER & DRYER, HAMILTON BEACH MICROWAVE, H.B. TOASTER, H.B. CAN OPENER, COFFEE POT, ETC., BLENDER MIXER MISCELLANEOUS: 12X16 RUG & PAD, 8X10 RUG & PAD, ORECK AIR FRESHENER, ORECK VAC, WALKER ON WHEELS, HANDICAP PORT A POTTY, BROTHER SEWING MACHINE, 3 VACUUM CLEANERS, BLOW UP QUEEN BED, C PAP MACHINE, 2 WALKING CANES, ALUMINUM CRUTCHES, ELECTRIC HEATER, PORTABLE SHOWER CHAIR – HOSPITAL STYLE, STAND UP SCALE BY DETECTO, WOODEN TV TRAYS, CORDLESS V TECH PHONES, 3 ONE GALLON CANS OF BUG SPRAY, ANTIQUE TRUNK FOOT LOCKER SHOP POWER TOOLS: BRIGGS & STRATTON 5,500 WATTS GENERATOR, NICE 6 FT STEP LADDER, JOHN DEERE 42 INCH LAWN TRACTOR, BLACK & DECKER ELECTRIC DRILL, ANOTHER GENERATOR AND MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS ETC PATIO FURNITURE: SWING SET GLIDER, 2 PATIO CANVAS CHAIRS WITH WICKER BASKET KITCHEN DISHES & SUPPLIES: PLATES, SAUCERS, BOWLS, GLASSES, CUPS, SPOONS, FORKS, KNIVES. *NOTE: MAY CONSIGN MORE ITEMS FROM AROUND THE LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD OR ADD ANOTHER PARTIAL ESTATE, IF NOT THEN I RECOMMEND DON’T BE LATE BECAUSE THIS AUCTION WON’T LAST LONG.* Terms of Auction: Everything sells as is where is, no buyers premium, pay with cash or good check with proper id and letter of credit from your bank for checks over $1000. Owner & Auctioneer not responsible for accidents. Owner & Auctioneer not responsible for loss or stolen merchandise. Buyers settle with cashier before leaving to go get truck or trailer. Nothing removed until paid for. Announcements made day of auction takes precedents over advertisements.

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Obituaries

Thomas McKnight

Thomas Jerome McKnight, 85, of Clinton was born May 17, 1931, in Bee Branch, Arkansas, to the late Jeff and Ila (Mahan) McKnight and passed away on June 11, 2016, in Conway. He was a well-respected banker in Clinton for over 40 years, veteran of the United States Army, member of the First United Methodist Church of Clinton and be-

loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Bud was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lonnie McKnight and Ed McKnight; and one sister, Jo Kerr. Left to cherish his memory are his cherished wife of 65 years, Ida Lavelle of the home; one son, Steven McKnight (Judy) of Greenbrier, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Anna McKnight, Neil McKnight, Anthony Goodman and Jonathan Goodman; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty Grumbles; one brother, Jimmy Sellers (Etta Lou); and other relatives and many friends. Visitation was

Cemetery association meeting set The annual meeting of the Pleasant Grove Cemetery Association will be held at 7 p.m. June 27. If you have family members interred at this cemetery or live in the area that

was once the Already School District, you are a member of the association and are urged to attend the meeting. It will be at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery building near the cemetery.

Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the United Methodist Church in Clinton, Arkansas. Interment was at Harden Cemetery in Bee Branch. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. For online guest book, www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/clinton

Ernest Barron

Ernest Alton Barron, 89, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016, two months to the day of the

passing of his beloved wife of 69 years, Wylodean F. Barron. Ernest was an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener, as well as a devout Christian. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Barron was a member of Bethel Church in Bartlett. He is survived by his daughters, Judy Fosko (Thomas) and Melanie Rivera (Rick); his son, James A. Barron (Priscilla); nine grandchildren, including Billy Fosko of Clinton; and four great-grandchildren.

Rosemary Fisher

Rosemary Rodstrom Fisher, 94, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Ozark Nursing Center. Rosemary was

Moss’ Evidence Part 2 “We still have a lot of questions” said Moss

“What pierced the hull that made it sink so fast” We need to investigate from fore to aft. This is more excitement than a gator can take.” Hogan replied, “It sure wasn’t a piece of cake. We need a vacation with a few weeks off. “Off of what?” Hogan replied Moss

“Work” said

June 21, 2016 born April 29, 1922, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late R.J. Rodstrom and Bytha Morse Sauer. Rosemary had a passion for animals, especially cats, which brought her much joy. She was also an avid reader who surrounded herself with an extensive library of novels. She was a lady full of spunk who never lost her beauty. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Ronald G. Fisher. Survivors include her grandson, Thomas G. Fisher of Conway, and granddaughter, Gia McCormac of Clinton; and great-grandchildren Cael Fisher, Ellie McCormac, and Carson McCormac. Private burial

was held June 20, 2016, at Bradford Cemetery in Shirley. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service.

Georgia Crowl

Georgia Rose Crowl was born June 7, 1922, and died June 16, 2016. Services and obituary are pending. Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton.

Rebecca Duvall

Rebecca Presley Duvall was born Nov. 5, 1991, and died June 16, 2016. Obituary is pending. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2016, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton, with services following at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Davis Special Cemetery, Fairfield Bay.

“I never had to work harder than that” “I knew we were getting a little overweight and that Episode put us bank in shape” Hogan replied. “I never saw a gator that wasn’t in shape” Moss added, “Maybe we all need a swig of that gator-ade.” And cheerfully they ended their day And nothing was going to change them in any way! ~Oldmanocean

Plain old dogs need your attention, love The family of James Kirkendoll would like to say a very heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our dear friends and family for all of the phone calls, visits, cards, food, flowers, plants, and prayers during our time of sorrow. Words cannot express how deeply grateful we are for all the acts of kindness shown to us. A very special Thank You to the following churches for the wonderful meal provided before the funeral:

One of the books I remember best from childhood, though I can’t remember the name of it, was about a little dog at the pound trying to convince someone to take him home with them. The little dog, whose name was Frisky, I think, wanted so badly to get picked, but peo-

ple just kept walking past him to the cute puppies and fancy poodles. In desperation, he tried different things – from doing tricks to growling – to get noticed. This trio of dogs at the Van Buren County Animal Control facility reminds me of the little dog that couldn’t get anyone’s attention.

They aren’t the prettiest or sleekest ones there. They aren’t purebreds. They are just plain old dogs. And there is something so beautiful, so American, about plain old dogs, don’t you think? These three have been at the shelter for too long and they look so sad. If you can take one of

these dogs home with you and hug him and love him, please go meet them. The adoption fee is only $25. Call 745-2121 for more information. And if you happen to know the name of that book I’m talking about, drop me an e-mail at voiceeditor@artelco.com or call 745-8040.

Shirley First Baptist Church Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church

City of Clinton

Clinton First Baptist Church Lexington Baptist Church Full Gospel Tabernacle Church

The staff of The VOICE of Van Buren County extends sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones. If you wish to express your appreciation to friends, neighbors, family, church and community members with a Thank You on the obit page, call (501) 745-8040 or email voiceads@artelco.com.

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Old style cooking brings out the flavor

Birthday cousins – First cousins Pam Berry, Margaret Earnhart and Nancy Selvidge are celebrating their 70th birthdays this year. Their families and friends gathered Saturday, June 18, at the Shirley Community Center to mark the occasion.

Test pressure cookers before canning

By Torrie Caston / Van Buren County Extension office

Canning season is quickly approaching; this means it is time to get your pressure canner tested. Many people get their pressure canners handed down to them or pick one up at a yard sale. There is definitely nothing wrong with that but it is important that the pressure canner be working properly. The only way to know that is to have it tested to ensure the safety of the food being processed. If your canner isn’t working properly the foods in the jar can be under-processed, which even in a pressure canner, can increase the chance that botulism spores may still be present in the jars. Pressure canning is the only recommended method for canning meat, poultry, seafood and low acid vegetables. Pressure canners destroy the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum, which can be found in low-acid foods when they are processed at the correct time and pressured. If Clostridium botulinum bacteria survive and grow inside a sealed jar of food, they can produce a poison. Even a taste of food containing this toxin can be fatal. Using boiling water bath canners when a pressure canner is intended will pose an in-

creased real risk of botulism poisoning. Pressure canners for use in the home have been extensively redesigned in recent years. Models made before the 1970’s were heavy-walled kettles with clamp-on or turnon lids. They were fitted with a dial gauge, a vent port in the form of a petcock or counterweight, and a safety fuse. Modern pressure canners are lightweight, thin-walled kettles and most have turn-on lids. The older models are still safe, as long as the dial is accurate, they are just heavier. Newer models will have a jar rack, gasket, dial or weighted gauge, an automatic vent/cover lock, a vent port (steam vent) to be closed with a counterweight or weighted gauge, and a safety fuse. Pressure does not destroy microorganisms, but high temperatures applied for an adequate period of time do kill microorganisms. The success of destroying all microorganisms capable of growing in canned food is based on the temperature obtained in pure steam, free of air. A canner operated at a gauge pressure of 10.5 pounds of pressure provides an internal temperature of 240°F. Green beans and tomatoes are among the most popular veg-

etables for home canning. Because of their low acidity, vegetables such as green beans must be processed in a pressure canner. Test your equipment yearly, before the canning season begins for accuracy. Contact the Extension Office to make an appointment to have your canner tested. You will need to bring your canner lid with dial gauge and the rubber seal. It will take about 15 minutes. These are the brands of pressure canners that I can test: Presto, National, Maid of Honor, Magic Seal, and Kwik Kook. If you have questions concerning canning or want to test your canner come by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Van Buren County Extension Office in the Courthouse Annex, e-mail me at tcaston@uaex.edu or call 870-779-3609. You can also get great tips on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ UAEX.FCS.VBC/. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pat French says there’s nothing like a meal cooked on her antique wood-burning stove. Pat, who along with husband John owns French Feed store in Clinton, says she saved her money and shopped around for a long while before finding the cast iron stove in a nearby county. It took John and a few other men to move the heavy antique. Pat says the search and the heavy lifting were worth it because everything tastes better cooked on the stove, which sits on her home patio. “You can cook anything you want on it,” Pat says. “It just has to be hot, and you have to have a good supply of wood.” The stove does have to be “fed” a lot of wood, she says. The six burners range in heat levels from high in the front to simmer in the back.

Pat French prepares to cook a meal on her wood-burning stove. Pat couldn’t offer any recipes because, she says, she doesn’t use them, but here’s one simple side dish she

Calendar Take a trip to Norway with Grace Church in Clinton. Expedition Norway is this year’s theme for Vacation Bible School, which runs from 6-8:30 p.m. June 27 through July 1, 2016, for ages 3 years through sixth-grade. The July 1 program will be to show what the kids have learned. Refreshments will be served. It’s Creature Feature time with the Little Rock Zoo at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at the Petit Jean Electric community room on Quality Drive in Clinton. Sponsored by the Little Red River Audubon Society,

the event is free. Van Buren County Farm Bureau is holding a Member Appreciation Day from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, June 24, at its office on Highway 65B in Clinton. The GunSlinger Monster Truck will be there and KHPQ will be broadcasting live. Members and non-members are invited to come meet new agent Kya Rhoda and enjoy a free hot dog. The Fairfield Bay Community Education Center, 130 Village Lane, Suite 5E, is hosting a free Alzheimer’s Awareness series with Tammy Smith on June 30,

shared: Wash and salt new potatoes. Add butter to a castiron muffin pan, add potatoes. Cook for a half hour.

July 14, July 21, July 28 and Aug. 4 from 1-2 p.m. Call 884-4440 to RSVP; class size is limited to 20. Tell the story of your family treasure in a Quilt Exhibit June 30-July 15 at the Fairfield Bay Education Center. Each quilt will be carefully staged with the story of its origin and maker. Center staff can help you write the story. Call 8844440 for more information. The Van Buren County Friends of the Library has rescheduled its barbecue cook-off and pie auction until Oct. 22. The event had been planned for June 18, but was called off because of the heat.

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Van Buren County History

Eglantine

The story goes that the settlement of Eglantine was named for the wild roses by that name that covered the hills of the area on the fork of the Little Red River. Nobody seems to know just when the settlement began, but many acres of the land had been purchased before the Civil War. Early settlers included the Bradfords, Shulls, Gadberrys, Towerys, Hunts, Browns and Linns. Many of their descendants still live in the area. Early settlers in the area had good luck with farming in the lowlands, growing corn, sorghum and more, and raising cattle, sheep and hogs in the uplands. Jayhawkers were a problem for the settlers, stealing their food and goods, and killing their menfolk when they found them. The local men who were not in an army hid out in caves to avoid the Jayhawkers, but family histories tell the stories of some who were found and killed, and some who made dramatic es-

Glory days past but not forgotten

capes, including a teenage boy at Gadberry Ford who leapt into the water and made it to the other side, even though he couldn’t swim. Around the turn of the 20th century, Eglantine was a bustling town drawing residents from Settlement and Shirley to their post office and shops – four general stores, two drug stores, a dental practice, boarding house, blacksmith, grist mill, shingle mill and cotton gin. In the late 1890s and early 1900s, Eglantine’s school had 150 students and six teachers. The original school burned in 1894 and the Church of Christ building was used for classes until 1918 when a new school was built. (In 1949, the school consolidated with Shirley.) When the railroad came along in Shirley in 1908, businesses began to close, and most of the town moved by 1913. The Batesville-Dover Road that weaved its way through Eglantine brought many cov-

The earliest Eglantine school featured chalkboards around the walls, which was something of a luxury in those days. ered wagons to town as people headed west. Maggie Bradford, who lived into her 100s and was perhaps Eglantine’s best-known resident, shared stories of feeding many of those people. The first automobile to travel through Eglantine stirred excitement in 1908. People lined the road to see the Stanley Steamer, which was accompanied by a

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mechanic. With the construction of Greers Ferry Lake in the 1960s, Eglantine’s fate was sealed and many of its acres would soon be under water. Its cemetery, which had been around since at least the 1860s and had more than 600 graves, was moved. Developers bought up most of the land, and the area changed from a farming community to a recreational area. (Material and photos for this article were submitted by Wanda Carey. Information from Anna Shull Emmons’ history of Eglantine – Van Buren County Historical Society Journal, Summer 2012 – was used for this article. Additional research on Mrs. Emmons’ article was written by Joy Bradford Garner.)

The Eglantine School had 150 students and six teachers in the 1890s. It burned down in 1894 and classes then were held in the Church of Christ building. (Photos provided by Wanda Carey)

Members of Sam Williams Lodge No. 89 in Eglantine.

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Neighbors

Jeff Burgess Crabtree

The Crabtree Foursquare Church holds a Senior Night Potluck on Friday, 5:30 p.m. The "Out of the Garden" theme can include rabbits, deer or other critters harvested in the garden as well as produce, although insect dishes maybe a hard sell. Those 60 and greater and their spouses are invited to stay for games and fellowship afterward. The first cutting of hay is nearing completion. Dennis Berry says it’s a good one. Competition for the "Prettiest Summer Front Porch" on 16 West has begun. Make it pretty and make it last and you're entered. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call or text, Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.

Debby Prout Highway 110

Well, has anyone got one of those pop up showers? They sure come fast and furious! It is soooo hot out there. Please be sure and check on your elderly neighbors and pets. Stay hydrated. Hannah Prout and Dan and I attended Jonathon and Victoria Prout’s wedding on Saturday, June 11. Jonathon is the son of Tom and Sharon Prout. It was a beautiful outdoor wedding. Jonathon and Victoria are honeymooning at Gulf Shores in Alabama. Congrats to them!

her daughter, Sherry Carter, went to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, for her Betty Spencer’s granddaughter, PV2 daughter Tammy was Rachel Nicole Carter’s visiting from Hawaii. graduation from basic They visited the Mem- training. They spent phis Zoo, Bass Pro in three days with her. Memphis, Graceland, On Saturday morning then on to Branson she and Sherry went for several days. Tam- to Oklahoma City and my was here from 6/2- visited the memorial 6/10 and they all had a at the Federal Building for the victims and great visit. Happy birthday to survivors of the bombJames Thomas who ing. They also went to was 61 on June 15 the zoo while there. When Marion got and Noah Woodward (son of Lucas and back to Arkansas, she Laura Emberton) who went to McGee to viswas a big 6 on June it her son, David and 16! Have a great day Polly. She spent two days with them and guys. Prayers for LD reports that she had a Cox for speedy recov- really good time. Marva and RG ery as he is undergoWard went to the ing knee replacement Ward reunion at Consurgery June 16 in way on Sunday. There Conway. were 39 people atHealing prayers tending. All four of and speedy recovery their kids were there wishes to Holly Joers’ mother who has with the grands and quite a time with a few great-grands, so they spills resulting in sev- made up a majority of the crowd. eral broken bones. They have a new If you have any g r e at-grandson. news, let me know! Dustin and Jessica Dprout@artelco.com Ward are the parents. or 745-7950 He was born on June 5 and his name is Levi Weston. Donna and Richard Sherrod made a Father’s Day and birthday trip to Hot Springs. They went sightseeing and went to the crystal mine at Mount Ida. She says it is very interesting. Patsy Ward They enjoyed the trip very much. Happy beFormosa I went to the deco- lated birthday, Donna! God bless everyration at Shady Grove on Sunday. We had a one with a great week. good church service and singing and then a great potluck meal. I got to see several cousins I hadn’t seen in a while. I don’t see them often, so it is nice to visit with them when I can. I also went to Plant cemetery and did some decorating. Nora Jean Housley I went by Thelma and Jimmy Mur- Chimes ray’s and she gave Good morning to me some squash and everyone. We woke mustard greens. up to fog this morning Mary and Har- and are just wondervey Pennington came ing what the day is goover on Sunday after- ing to bring, sunshine noon. They brought or rain. some squash and cuJason and Randall cumbers, so we had started cutting our hay a wonderful lunch on Wednesday at noon, Monday. then cut more on Lorna Wilson Thursday and Friday called me Sunday and got a big portion night. We got together of the hay baled, so and visited for a cou- they finished up Satple hours. I enjoyed urday afternoon. They that very much. I used have about one more to work with her at day of cutting to get Walmart. ours finished. Nancy Marion Smith and even got in on some tedding while she was here. That was her first experience driving the tractor. I think she really enjoyed it. I do believe summer is here. The days

are getting pretty hot, but it is June so that is what we can expect. Congratulations to our niece, Lindsey Housley, and Grayson Brown. They were married Saturday afternoon in Fayetteville. Those attending from here other than her immediate family were her grandfather, Dean Housley who performed the wedding, Larry and Margaret Housley, Larry Anthony and Susan Housley and family, Ken and Janet Clark. Linsdey is the daughter of Joel and Leann Housley of Dennard. We do wish the couple a long happy life together. Liberty Missionary Baptist Church was kinda low in attendance Sunday. Our pastor, Bro. Jamon Lee, was sick and several others were out for one reason or another. Bro. Larry Anthony filled the pulpit Sunday morning and Sunday night. There isn’t much interest Sunday night, and I don’t understand why, but I guess the Lord can take care of that in his own way. I think it is terrible when the Lord’s day isn’t respected any more than what it is. A lot of school reunions will be going on this week and during the Homecoming at Leslie. My brother, George A. Mathis’ class is having their 60th and our daughter, Nancy’s class is having their 50th. I’m sure there are others, I know they will all have a good time. There isn’t much news so I’ll get breakfast ready and get our day started. Oh yeah! I forgot to mention last week about us visiting with Jerel Brown at the barber shop. We always enjoy talking to him. His mother, Helen Cooper Brown, was raised in this community. We also enjoy visiting with the barber, Shane Tharpe, while I am getting my hair cut. See you next time.

Page 7 of 54 were Jimmy Murray and wife Thelma, Bobby Ward and wife Shirlene, Inez Privitt, Gerald Ware of Mayflower, Darrell Murray, who recently moved to Shirley, Mary Harness Johnson of Benton, Wanda Douthitt Owens and husband Hal of Clinton, Cecil Bane and wife Lorene of Lexington, Jo Nan Brown Harper, Loreva Williams Harness and husband Lindsey, Corine Harper Williams of Pee Dee, and from the Class of 53 there was Reba Hugh McKnight Williams of Conway, Herbert Dale Reagan and wife Polly of Little Rock, Patsy Brown Farris and husband Dewayne of Fairfield Bay, R.W. Towery and wife Erma Dean of Greers Ferry, Winston Tucker of Clinton, Ronnie Buster Dunnigan and wife Sue of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Visitors were Josh Beckham of New York, Donald Kay Privitt of Missouri, Emily Johnson of Eglantine and Wilburn and Kay Weaver of Shirley. Recently, Earl and Yoga Stone went to visit their daughter, Dominica, who lived near Las Vegas, Nevada. Their daughter was sick and passed away while they were there on June 5. Their grandson Kevin is visiting them here in Arkansas. Visiting Gerald Harper during the Shirley Homecoming were his daughter, Kathy Bradley of Dixon, Tennessee, and her daughter Heather and Heather’s son Sam. Josh Beckham of New York was here for the Homecoming and his looking forward to moving back to Arkansas.

Barbara Carroll is home after spending a few days in the hospital and a few days with her daughter Sandra. Seven people from Van Buren County and our Extension Office agent Torie Caston attended the state convention in Hot Springs earlier this month.

Kay Weaver Senior Centers

The volunteer luncheon was held at the Scotland center last Saturday. Volunteers from all five centers were honored for their service and help during the year. Our program could not exist without the volunteers. Thanks to all of you. Board members helped serve. It has been hot lately so if you need a cool place to visit and eat …. go to one of the five centers. Stay safe and don’t get overheated. Clinton, Shirley and Scotland centers are open Monday through Thursday. Damascus is open Tuesday and Thursday. Fairfield Bay is open Tuesday through Friday. Try to stay cool.

Clubs

The Idle Hour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Danna Hensley. Winners for the evening were: high, Emma Hink; second high, Billie Fendley; traveling, Carolyn Lefler; and bingo, Connie Starnes.

Thelma Murray Shirley

Carolyn and Joey Ussery of Greenbrier visited Wanda and Paul Poynor Sunday. The reunion of the Class of ’53 and ’54 was a real success. Members of the Class

At the museum – Among items on display at the Shirley Museum are a milk glass fruit stand and candy dish. The dishes were a wedding gift to Jimmy and Thelma Murray in February 1962. One piece was from Anna Lea Cates and the other from her sister-inlaw Joy Cates Dollar. The museum is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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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 - 2 p.m. July 1, 2016 and drawing will be 4 p.m. July 1, 2016

June 21, 2016

Where In the County Is This?

We didn't get many correct responses to last week's mystery photo, let's see how you do this time. Where can you see this historic building? Tell us for your chance to win a one-year subscription to The Voice of Van Buren County. See rules at left.

Quote of the week:

When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice. ~ Indian proverb

Our Van Buren County Family Album By Shay Belonie

(Find this week's solution on Page 4)

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CHURCH PAGE

Photo by EuGene Smith

Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Salem Primitive Baptist 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

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Fishing Report

Help save our lakes

Each year, Arkansas Game and Fish biologists spend thousands of dollars trying to control nuisance aquatic plants. One species in particular, the non-native alligator weed, has commanded the better part of biologists' attention and resources in central Arkansas lakes like Lake Conway for the past 15 years. When temperatures rise above 60 degrees, alligator weed flourishes, and that means it can be prevalent here for six to seven months each year. Floating mats of dense alligator weed can make it impossible to navigate through with boats. The plant can spread by seeds, but most often grows from buds and fragments of existing plants, which makes eliminating the nuisance plant extremely difficult. The combination of mechanical removal, chemical sprays and placing insects or fish in the area that will eat the vegetation works for some nuisance plants, but not alligator weed. So AGFC biologists have to attack it in other ways in places like Lake Conway, Lake Overcup and in Lake Cargile, the latest to show signs of alligator weed. Anglers can help in the fight, too. Completely removing any pieces of vegetation from boats, waders, nets and other fishing equipment is extremely important when battling these types of vegetation. Make sure all the water is drained from live wells and bilge areas in the boat, and if possible let everything dry out before taking your boat or equipment to a new body of water. If you see an unfamiliar plant species taking over a part of your favorite fishing lake, contact your local fisheries biologist to see if they are aware of the plants.

Central Arkansas

Lake Conway

(updated 6-152016) Bates Field and Stream (501470-1846) said the water remained

stained and at a normal level. No surface temperature report, though the previous week had reached as high as 80 degrees. Bream fishing was excellent in 6-8 feet depth around the

banks. Use worms and crickets. Crappie were fair in the 6-8-foot range and around the cypress on minnows and jigs. Bass fishing was good. The bite was good around lily pads on white spinnerbait and topwater frogs. Catfishing rated excellent on the limb lines and trotlines in the creek channels. Try using large minnows or goldfish.

Greers Ferry

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 462.30 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 461.44 msl). (updated 6-152016) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 462.29 feet and falling from evaporation, and generation it is 0.25 feet below normal pool of 462.54 feet. The bream fishing is good all over the lake in and around bedding areas; try crickets and crawlers from 1 foot out to 18 feet of water. The catfishing is good all over the lake as well on all three species. Rod and reels, jugs and trotlines are all working. Try using any cut or live bait for the best results. The crappie are pretty much done spawning now and can be caught around pole timber or in or around brush piles suspended or on the bottom. Try using jig or jigs tipped

with minnows in 1525 feet of water. The bass fishing is good on all four species on ledges, in and around brush piles or in the pole timber as well as humps and creek bends. Texas rigged worms, C-rigs, crankbaits and swimbaits are working as well as topwater baits. There are always fish shallow any time of year. Flip or pitch baits around bushes – topwater baits, or small crankbaits and, on some days, spinnerbaits. The walleye bite is steady on certain areas of the lake with the right combination of things together in the water. They will be hanging out in 22-28 feet of water. If they are on the bottom, drag crawlers around; if not, use crankbaits for when they are suspended. The hybrid and white bass are eating well on and off all day long. Some are schooling at different times as well. Use topwater baits for those and when they are down, concentrate in 25-40 feet of water using spoons, in-line spinners, swimbaits and live bait.

Harris Brake Lake

(updated 6-152016) Harris Brake Lakeside Resort (501-889-2745) said water was clear and the surface temperature was 78 degrees. The level was normal. Everything except crappie was good all week. Bream were

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good using crickets. Bass fishing was reported good with no other details. Nightcrawlers and liver were the bait choice for a good week of catfishing.

Lake Maumelle

(updated 6-152016) Fosters Four Seasons (501-8689061) said the lake was dingy with a water surface temperature of 75 degrees. Water level was normal. Bream fishing was excellent; use worms and crickets. Catfishing also was excellent the past week, with dough bait, chicken liver and nightcrawlers working best. Bass fishing was good on spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Crappie fishing was good on minnows and jigs. Foster’s is the only shop in the area selling non-ethanol gasoline, and also has bait, tackle and other supplies available.

Sunset Lake

(updated 6-152016) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-7786944) said customers have been catching catfish on stink baits, chicken livers and nightcrawlers. Bream are hitting red worms and crickets. Some customers have been catching a few crappie on No. 6 minnows and pink minnows. Bass are hitting minnows and plastic worms and lizards.

Saline River Access in Benton

(updated 6-152016) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-7786944) said catfish have been biting well for some trotliners using goldfish and black saltys. Bass fishing has been good with minnows, small plastic lizards, small spinner baits and crawdad colored crank baits. Crappie have been scattered but a few have been caught around brush and logs in the river and backwaters. The bream on the river will almost always bite a cricket or worm fished on a small hook, with light line. It's loads of fun and you'll catch a few keepers, too. Wherever you go and whatever you're fishing for, have fun and most importantly, be safe.

Lake Norrell

(updated 6-152016) Lisa’s Bait Shop (501-778-6944) said bream fishing is good with crickets and redworms. The big ones seem to always be in deeper water on Norrell. Fish about 12-18 inches off the bottom with a tight line. Bass fishing has been fair for some at night using buzzbaits and dark-colored plastics. Catfish have been caught recently on trotlines and juglines baited with No. 12 minnows and black saltys. No recent reports of crappie being caught on the lake.

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