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Chuckwagon Races
Photos by Joel French / for The Voice
Horses and wagons race across the fields at the National Chuckwagon Races held over the Labor Day weekend in Clinton. As well as races, games and camping on the Eoff Ranch, there was a horse parade through downtown Clinton and a fish fry hosted by the city. More photos, Page 16
A cowboy takes a tumble from an angry horse at Saturday’s races. The cowboy was not believed to be seriously injured.
Mallet
Pursuit leads to charges A Sherwood man faces multiple charges following a pursuit by police after he reportedly failed to pay for his fuel. On August 27, 2016, an employee of Gasoline Alley in Choctaw told police a man, identified as David Keith Mallett, 51, bought a bag of Cheetos and a Mountain Dew, then asked her to turn on the gas pump. He did not return to pay for the fuel after pumping 12.5 gallons, she said. Deputies tried to stop the suspect’s white pickup, but Mallett fled, according to a report from the Clinton Police Department. With a deputy trailing the truck, another in front of it and a police officer’s car beside it, the driver was forced to stop at U.S. Highway 65 and state Highway 16. Mallett was taken out of the truck at gunpoint and cuffed, according to the report. He was charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxiSee Pursuit on page 2
Eating healthy – Mainstreet Kids are off to a great start this year. On Aug. 31, UA Extension agent Torrie Caston visited the Shirley campus and encouraged the kids to smell and taste fruits and veggies. Apple chips turned out to be a favorite.
Fair begins Sept. 10
The Van Buren County Fair and Livestock Show, “Country Roots and Cowboy Boots,” is scheduled for Sept. 10-17 at the Fairgrounds on Highway 16 East. Read about the 4-H Poultry Chain on Page 11.
Residents feel quake
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake centered in Pawnee, Oklahoma, was felt Saturday morning here in Van Buren County, more than 300 miles away. Once a common occurrence in Van Buren County, the last earthquake recorded here was Jan. 4, 2016. The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission banned injection wells in 2011 after a swarm of earthquakes the year before.
Man collapses
A man collapsed Saturday at the Cowboy Catfish Supper at the Senior Center in Clinton. Rescue efforts began immediately and he was rushed by ambulance to the hospital. It was later learned that he passed away. His identity was not released.
Land auction set
A public auction for the sale of tax delinquent land in Van Buren County will be held at the Van Buren County Courthouse in Clinton at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, according to the State Lands Commission. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. To view the catalog of tax delinquent lands, visit www.cosl.org.
Clinton wins trophy – The 2016 Clinton Yellow Jackets football season officially got under way Friday at Jim Tumlison Field. Clinton defeated Heber Springs. (Photo by Robert Snyder / for The Voice) Football Fever, Pages 6-7
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Thinking Of Mom Those excited gators thought constantly of mom. ‘Cus she was against gambling and it looked like a gamble for sure And maybe for gators there is no cure. “I feel she’s watching everything we do and would warn us if our intentions were not true. That ‘ol ship may have to wait “till we get a sign”. That air of excitement soon faded away and laid dormant for a week and a day. Then Logan woke in the middle of the night and announced in a strained voice “Mom said she sees everything we do and its more than the creek that relies on you. So stop your guessing and accept my blessing in everything you do!” And I’ll expect you all up before the sun turns the sky blue! ! Oldmanocean
In need of help – This Great Pyrenees does not like being in a cage. The bedraggled boy needs a little grooming and a lot of love to help him reach his potential. If you are the person or family for him, call Van Buren County Animal Control at 745-2121. Pursuit from page 1 cated-drugs, fleeing in a vehicle, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of a controlled substance (Schedule I or II nar-
cotics), both felonies. He also was cited for theft of fuel, according to the report. Plea and arraignment for Mallett is set for Sept. 26, 2016, in Van Buren County Circuit Court. He has been released on $5,000 bond.
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The 1998 girls Cross Country Team – (from left) Cassandra Libby, Kala Tester, Courtney Nunley, Jordan Morgan, Rochelle Emerson, Sharon Stancil, Tori Huggins and Shelia Bonds.
School memories Clinton’s first girls Cross Country Team By Larry Bintliff
1998 – What a year! While sitting at my desk during my break as eight-grade science teacher in Clinton, three of my students came by to ask if I would volunteer to be their coach for cross-country running.
Of course I said yes, being a distance runner myself, but I had only coached baseball before. Later, I got my CDL so I could drive the bus and agreed to coach both the girls and boys in track. Of all my 27 years at Clinton, this was
my favorite year of all. These girls have all grown up now and gone their separate ways, but I’ll always remember that year. We had a party at my house at the end of that first season and they gave me this picture, all signed by the girls. At their gradu-
ation in 2002, I gave each of them a red rose since they were so special to me. I retired in 2005. Do you have a favorite memory from your schools days as a student or teacher? Send your stories to voiceeditor@artelco. com.
Formosa club makes ribbons
Formosa EH Club members (from left) Patsy Ward, Donna Sherrod, Sammie Story, Holly Linck and DeLane Story made fair ribbons. Not pictured is Earlene D. Brecheen. The Formosa Extension Homemakers Club made six fair award ribbons to be presented to adult fair exhibit winners during this year’s fair. Each EH Club was to make five rib-
bons to make a total of 20 as a new community service project to encourage adults to enter their crafts and preservation products in the fair. The Formosa EH
Club’s September meeting will be conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. in the Formosa Community Center beside the fire station. Torrie Caston, county Extension agent,
will explain how to make laundry detergent. Everyone attending will take home a sampl3. Formosa’s is the oldest EH Club in the county, established in 1917.
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Van Buren County Volunteers Cowboy Catfish Supper
When the chuck wagon races roll around, that also means it’s time for the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Van Buren County Aging Program – the Cowboy Catfish Supper. A big fundraiser mean lots of volunteers are needed. That does not seem to be a problem for this event. Though the allyou-can eat supper is held at the Clinton Senior Center, all of the centers in the county pitch in, serving up food, supplying desserts and doing whatever needs to be done. Also vol-
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unteering their time and talents were musicians, business people and many others. Two young ladies, Summer and Trinity, were indispensable volunteers this year, says Pamala Draeger, director of the Aging Program. The two spent three nights waiting tables, cleaning, stocking and doing whatever else was needed. The event also offers political candidates the opportunity to shake some hands and serve some fish to county voters.
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Barnes seeks re-election to School Board Tim Barnes has formally announced his candidacy for re-election to the Clinton School Board, Zone 5 seat. Barnes described the theme for his campaign for office as “Experience Matters.” “I have over 28 years of experience in some type of educational setting, whether as a teacher, administrator, program advisor at the Arkansas Department of Education. I believe this to be invaluable in the times our teachers and students are facing in public education. There has never been a greater time where school board members must keep up to date with the politics of education if we are going to give our students, teachers, parents, and patrons the very best they de-
serve,” he states. “We need to reject the outrageous federal guidance on policies, such as ‘transgender bathrooms,’ with the threats of withholding taxpayer funding that are coming out of President Obama’s federal Education Department. I believe local school boards can handle these types of situations better than anything coming out of Washington, DC. Local school boards know their communities better than anyone else,” Barnes says. “We need a comprehensive teacher recruitment and retention plan for our school district. There are fewer people going to college to become teachers in Arkansas. In addition, 15 percent of first year teachers leave the profession, 30
percent after three years, and 35 percent leave the profession after five years. This is going to cause a tremendous burden on school districts if they don’t have a plan in place to recruit and retain good teachers. This will take leadership from local school boards.” He continues: “We need to continue to have an open dialogue between classified, certified, and administrative staff when it comes to creating, amending, and implementing school district policies, which includes salaries. When our students place in the top 5% in math and reading achievement in the state and our district pays beginning teachers in the bottom 20% in the state, something is wrong. We can and should do better. We
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have a great teachers and staff members who work very hard all day, every day to make sure Clinton students are successful.” “Working together, the sky is the limit for our school district,” Barnes states. “I visited every campus last year while on the board and have countless volunteer hours for the district. This is why I am asking the voters to re-elect me to the school board.” Zone 5 includes all of West Griggs (school hill) and a majority of South Griggs (west side of Highway 65) voters. Early voting is Sept. 13-19 at the Courthouse Annex building. Election Day, Sept. 20, voting will be in the lobby of the Clinton Auditorium. “Your vote and support is greatly appreciated,” Barnes says. Barnes is a standards specialist with the Arkansas Depart-
Barnes ment of Education with over 28 years of experience as a teacher, elementary school principal, and state agency specialist. He is an Army Reserves veteran. He and his wife of 16 years, Rita Burroughs Barnes, live in Clinton. They have three children, Alyssa, Lilyann and Evangeline. The girls attend Clinton Public Schools. Barnes and his family are active members of First Baptist Church in Clinton where he and his wife teach the 5th/6th grade girls Sunday school class.
Calendar There will be an AARP Smart Driver class for motorists 50 years of age or older from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 22 at Simmons Bank in Clinton. The class entitles graduates to a reduction on automobile insurance premiums. Class size is limited. For more information, call 745-8200. The 47th Annual Greers Ferry Lake Cleanup is set for Saturday, Sept. 10, and at Fairfield Bay, a Love the Lake & River Weekend celebration is planned for that day as well. For more information visit http:// arkansasadventures.org. The Harvest Fest Car Show at Shirley will be held Saturday, Oct. 8. Registration will be from 8-10 a.m., with judging at 2 p.m. Lots of prizes and goodie bags for the first 25 cars to register. Pre-register with Lisa Hackett at 723-4848.
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Obituaries
Lorene Watts
Lorene Watts, 89, of Clinton was born in Rumley, Arkansas, on November 8, 1926, to the late Roy and Lucy (Cates) Watts and went to be with her Lord September 1, 2016, in Clinton. She was a member of the Dennard Community Church, a homemaker and retired supervisor of housekeeping at the Van Buren County Memorial Hospital. Her special delights were cooking, visiting with friends and traveling. Lorene is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Claude E. Watts; a brother, James Knight; a sister, Annie Scott; a son-in-law, Harold Pennington; an adopted daughter, Cookie Grounds; and a great-grandchild, Austin Anderson. Left to cherish her memory are one son, Robbie G. Watts (Sherry) of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; two daughters, Shirley Carlile (Roger) of Ratcliff, Arkansas, Claudette Pennington of Clinton, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Sandy Anderson of Maumelle, Arkansas, Angie Conway of McKinney, Texas, and Bryan Watts of West Fork, Arkansas; seven great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and many friends. Visitation was Friday, September 2, 2016, at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home with Brother Tommy Jolly officiating. Interment was at Dennard Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dennard Cemetery Fund. Arrangements entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book, www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/clinton.
Visitation was Wednesday, August 31, at the Clinton Funeral Home. The service was held Thursday, September 1, at the Clinton Church of Christ.
the General Baptist Church at Cross Roads in Quitman. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 2016, at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton. Interment was at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway.
Bobby Appleby
Bobby Joe “Bob” Appleby went to be with his Lord on August 27, 2016, in Conway at the age of 78. Bob was born on April 9, 1938, to Willie and Annie Appleby. Bob was the second oldest of five brothers. On Halloween night of 1957, Bob began “going steady” with the woman he would marry eight months later, Marie Morgan. Bob and Marie were wed on June 15, 1958. They would go on to share 58 years, two boys, five grandchildren, one great-grandbaby, and countless moments of love and laughter. Bob loved guns, hunting, fishing, classic rock music, and the Lord. He devoted his life to being a great father, husband, brother and poppy. Bob’s family was inspired by his endless love of God and his love of the outdoors. Bob leaves behind both sons, Bobby Carl Appleby (Teresa) and Billy Appleby (Sheila); five grandchildren, Kelsey Appleby, Adam Appleby, Amber Appleby, Brianna Pate (TJ), and JW Smith (Katy); one great-grandbaby: Cooper Pate; brothers Jim Appleby (Helen), Junior Appleby (Joy Dean), Steven Appleby (Shea), Doug Appleby, Roger Hunter and Tom Appleby; and one sister, Cindy Downie. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Johnny Grayson Appleby, Jerry “Pete” Appleby, and Richard Hunter.
Brandon Haskell
Brandon Lee Haskell, 28, entered into rest Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Brandon was born December 11, 1987, in Bakersfield, California. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Haskell; stepdad Daniel Howe; his two daughters, Brandie and Skylar Haskell; his longtime girlfriend of 13 years, Jamie Rae; one brother, Nicholas Cross; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Elizabeth Haskell. A memorial will be held at the marina pavilion in Choctaw, Arkansas, at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 10. Potluck will immediately follow on the grounds.
Syble Holmes
Syble Holmes of Clinton, formerly of Conway, passed away August 29, 2016. She was born August 15, 1931, in Quitman, Arkansas, to the late Riley W. and Lessie Finley Holmes. She had five siblings, Lois Rice of Heber Springs, Shirley Dunn of Clinton, Nita Southerland (deceased) of Conway, Linda Moix of Conway, and Jerry Holmes of Heber Springs. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Syble was a hairdresser for 42 years and a member of
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Robin Breshears
Robin Jean Helton Breshears, 43, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away August 22, 2016. She was born April 9,1973, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, to Bud Pollard and Virginia Mills. Robin attended Grace Church and her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Robin's greatest joy was spending time with her family. Left to cherish her memory are children Amber Lawrence and husband Andrew and Jonathan Turner and wife Elizabeth, all of of Van Buren, Arkansas, Victoria Pittman and husband Chachi of Akron, Ohio, Janise Southerland and husband Cory of Spiro, Oklahoma, and William Ritter III
September 6, 2016 of Fort Smith; mother Virginia Wright Mills of Scotland, Arkansas; grandchildren Andrew Lawrence Jr., Madison Smith, Tanner Turner, Madden Lawrence, Colton Pittman, Abraham Lawrence, Nathaniel Taylor, Chalcai Southerland and Cole Southerland; siblings Carrie Ramsey of Scotland, April Lybeck and husband Monty of Springdale, Arkansas, Laura Diaz and husband George of Nebraska and Tonya Andrews of Sacramento, California, Johnny Mills and wife Christina of Scotland; nieces Latasha Barrera and Rebecca Lewis and nephews Bryce Pruitt and Tye Pruitt, along with other family and friends. Robin was preceded in death by her father, Bud Pollard; grandparents Robert and Sarah Wright; and uncles Marion and Carl Wright. Memorial services were 4 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2016, at Grace Church in Clinton, Arkansas, with Pastor Terry Simpson officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. Book of Memories may be found at www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Pat Camp
Pat Fay Camp, 75, of Higden, Arkan-
sas, passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at her home. She was born Oct. 29, 1940, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, to Charles Andrew and Vida Zenobia Beem. She was preceded in death by her parents and soul mate, Allen E. Marshall. Survivors include her brother, Charles Vernon Beem of Clinton; her sister Virginia Steele; her children, Connie Denise Minix and Norman Todd Camp; and grandson Eric Gaebel. A family gathering was held in her honor Aug. 30, 2016. www. olmstead.cc
H.R. Hartsfield Jr.
H.R. Hartsfield Jr., 81, of Damascus, died September 2, 2016. He was born January 3, 1935, in Greenbrier, Arkansas, to the late H.R. and Florence Rains Hartsfield. He was an Air Force veteran and worked on the Space Program. He was a See Obituaries on page 5
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September 6, 2016 Obituaries from page 4 vocational education teacher and was retired from the Conway Human Development Center. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Taffy Latimer. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Jean Williams Hartsfield; daughters Cassandra Erwin and Rachel Burson; son Robert Hartsfield; granddaughter, Ashely Poe (Justin); great-grandchildren, Mickel Poe, Chris Walgmott and Zeek Burson and Heather Walgmott; brother, Joseph Hartsfield; sisters, Wanda Wood, Nelle Hartsfield, Pat Payne, Sue Hunter, Anne and Donna Hartsfield. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2016, in the Spires Cemetery in Damascus with Bro. Daniel Williams officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Clinton Senior Center, First Baptist Church of Damascus or Crosspoint Baptist Church of Greenbrier. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Greenbrier. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/greenbrier
ton, North Carolina, and Kenneth Wayne Richey II of Cherokee Village, Arkansas; brothers Ray E. (Richey) Khalial of Sacramento, California, Douglas Richey of Booneville, Arkansas, Ray L. Richey of Black Rock, Arkansas, Leonard Richey of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, and Alan Richey of Cherokee Village; sisters include BettyAnn R. Rapozo of Sacramento, Rita R. Smith of Brevard, North Carolina, Brenda R. Frazier and Patricia R. Dillard, both of Walnut Ridge; grandchildren, Arwyn and James Edwards; and a special friend, WillieAnn Williams Khalial of Sacramento. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Ray E. Richey and Mae Lucille Tolbert Richey Slaton. Ken retired from a career of truck driving to try his hand at farm living. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast; riding with and serving as president of Flame Riders, a member of the Christian Motorcyclists’ Association, and later riding as a Lone Wolf. He was a dedicated member of Zoo Church Village-Southern Baptist. Funeral service was Thursday, September 1, 2016, at the Bryan Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rick Montgomery officiating. Burial was in the Old Lebanon Cemetery near Lynn.
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Kenneth Richey
Kenneth Wayne Richey I, age 65, died suddenly Saturday, August 27, 2016, in a tragic accident in Greenbrier, Arkansas. Ken is survived by his friend, Sandy Smith of the home; children, Laura R. Edwards of Clay-
Billie Jean Krzeszinski Montoya, 80, of Henderson, Nevada, formerly of Shirley, passed away Aug. 6, 2016. She was born May 2, 1936. She is survived by her children, and sisters, Virginia and Elizabeth of Kansas City, Missouri. She was buried at Lindquist Memorial Park, Layton, Utah.
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Pictured are (from left) Pictured left Melissa Smyth – Young Moms coordinator, Destiny James, Alex Churches – Young Moms home visitor, Maria Lopez, Ronnie Rzansa, Cager Bandy, and Brandi Grillot.
Program helps new moms, families Young Moms Healthy Families is a home visiting program that serves families in Van Buren and Searcy counties to help improve the well-being of pregnant women and babies. This program enrolls women of any age who are pregnant as well as families with newborns. Once enrolled, families can choose to stay in the program until the child turns 3. Through the program, families learn about nutrition, what to expect during their pregnancy, how to prepare for child-
birth, breastfeeding, and how to care for a newborn. Once the baby is born and until 3 years old, the education shifts to topics like feeding your child, how your child grows and learns, discipline, and the importance of well child checkups and immunizations. Home visitors provide families with activities that they can do to teach their child new skills and strengthen their bond. The program supplies diapers, wipes, books, toys, childproofing kits, and
healthcare kits at no cost. Home visitors also help connect families with resources that can give their growing families the best start in life. The Young Moms Health Families program was recently awarded a Blue & You Mini Grant that allowed them to purchase 21 Baby Boxes and distribute them to families enrolled in the program. The Baby Box is inspired by the Finnish government, that has been sending these boxes to all expectant mothers for 75 years. The Baby Box
tradition is credited with helping Finland achieve one of the lowest infant mortality rates in the world. The boxes serve as a cozy bed for infants up to 8 months old. Each box includes a custom mattress, so that it can be used as a bassinet, along with other new parent must-haves. The Baby Box Co.’s mission is to provide every new mother with a safe sleep space for her infant, quality childcare products, and parenting education regardless of socioeconomic status.
At the library Veterans display – The Van Buren County Library is planning a display in honor of veterans for Veterans Day. The library would like to honor all veterans from all services in the display case. If you have something that belongs to you or a veteran and they would like to share it with the public in the display case during this period, contact Deborah at the Library (501) 745-2100 or e-mail vbcpl2015@ gmail.com. Items will be on display from October 15-November 14, 2016. Currently on display is a trout collection from the Richardson Family.
Coming up this year
September 8: Basic Computer
Skills Classes 2-3:30 p.m. Deborah Meyer will present a weekly computer class that will include the Basics, Internet, E-mail and more. Seating is limited to 15 attendees. For more information contact Deborah at (501) 7452100 or visit the library. September 13 and 15: Concealed and Carry Course presented by Jeff Pistole, 6-8:30pm. Call or sign up at the library. For more information, call Jeff at (501) 745-7296. September 15: Attorney Melanie Beltran will present a free class on Wills and Trusts from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room. September 17: Leg-It for the Library – The 2-mile run/ walk will take place at Choctaw Park/
Marina (Highway 330). Registration will start at 8 a.m. The race will begin at 9 a.m. Come out, bring the family and join the fun! October 22: The Great Ozark Mountains BBQ CookOff/Pie auction. The Friends of the Library is sponsoring a barbecue competition. Get ready to put together your team and compete. There also will be a pie/dessert auction with auctioneer Alan Rolen. Contact the library to donate a dessert or find out more about the competition. November 1719: The Big Book Sale: 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. The three-day book sale will be held in the community meeting room. Watch for more information.
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Football Fever Clinton Yellow Jackets 2016
GOLD-HEARTED Jackets win inaugural battle for the Little Red Trophy Story & stats by Jeremy Carson
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In a game that featured more twists and turns than the Little Red River, the hometown Clinton Yellow Jackets (1-0) emerged with a 28-20 victory over arch rival Heber Springs (0-1) to claim the first ever Battle of the Little Red River Trophy on a picture perfect Friday night. Heber Springs won the opening toss and elected to receive the first half kick. Clinton’s defense held steady and forced a Panther punt. The Jackets took over at their own 31-yard line, and promptly marched down the field in seven plays to open the scoring. Senior quarterback Kort Weaver finished the drive off with a 2-yard touchdown plunge. He added a 35-yard scamper earlier in the drive to set Clinton up in scoring position. Heber Springs would respond quickly. On its next possession, the Panthers rode senior running back Caleb Lanclos’ legs to a 5 play, 70-yard touchdown drive. Julian Cameron’s
Players take the field for the coin toss Friday at Jim Tumlison Field in Clinton. (Photo by Sam Tucker) extra point would tie the score at 7. The score remained the same until the opening moments of the second half. During the second half kickoff, junior Nate Lonnon fumbled the football after being upended by a Panther defended. Heber Springs, set up in good field position, took a 14-7 lead on a 2-yard run by Lanclos. Cameron’s extra point was good.
On the following drive, Clinton fullback Wyatt McCoy took a shot from Nate Dew, causing his helmet to fly off in the tackle. However, two Heber Springs players were flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for their extracurricular activity after the play. The combined 30 yards of penalties gave the Jackets new See Jackets on page 7
Game Notes - Season of Changes The 2016 Clinton Yellow Jacket football season has brought several changes from the past few years. The Jackets have dropped a classification to 3A as a result of low numbers in last year’s graduating class. The new conference includes Elkins, Greenland, Green Forest, Marshall, Melbourne, Mountain View, and Yellville Summit. Clinton also unveiled its new scoreboard, play clocks, and entrance to Jim Tumlison Field. Clinton also featured new football uniforms. After fielding a roster of less than 30 last year, the Jackets opened the 2016 season with 44 players. The game featured a new traveling trophy, which will remain in Clinton for the next year.
HSHS vs CHS (FINAL) ( 09/02/16 at Jim Tumlinson Field ) Clinton, AR SCORE BY QUARTERS
1
2
3
4
OT
TOTAL
(V) Heber Springs
7
0
7
6
0
20
(H) Clinton
7
0
6
15
0
28
CHS
HSHS
18
18
RUSHES / YARDS (NET)
56/357
37/141
PASSING YARDS (NET)
11
100
FIRST DOWN
Passes Att/Comp/Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS/YARDS Fumble Returns / Yards
11/5/0 48 / 241
0/0
0/0
Punt Returns / Yards
2 / 13
2 / 22
Kickoff Returns / Yards
3 / 49
4 / 30
0/0
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The Yellow Jackets beat the Panthers, 28-20. (Photo by Sam Tucker) Jackets from page 6 life. The offense would ride the hard running of McCoy all the way to the end zone with 3:01 left to go in the 3rd quarter. Johnathan Ochoa’s extra point attempt was wide left, leaving Clinton facing a 14-13 deficit. A holding penalty would wipe out a 26-yard gain during the Panthers next possession, forcing them to punt the ball back to Clinton. The Yellow Jacket offense had a tough time moving the ball against the Panthers, and punted after a 3 and out. However, a roughing the kicker penalty gave the Jackets a first down and new life. This drive was all Jake Ferrell. The senior capped
off the drive with a 5-yard touchdown run. Sophomore Sky Davidson’s two-point conversion run was good, as Clinton reclaimed the lead 21-14 with 8:34 to go in the game. Heber Springs drove the ball down to the Clinton 31-yard line. Facing fourth down and inches, the Panthers elected to go for the first down. A bad snap forced quarterback Brandon Loethen to his right, and Jacket linebacker Danny Bittle punched through the line to bring him down. Clinton drove into Heber Springs territory. Facing fourth down, Weaver dropped back to punt. The punt ricocheted off an upback’s helmet and back into Weaver’s arms. Weaver ran
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toward the boundary, but was stopped just short of the first down, giving the ball back over to Heber Springs with 1:35 to go. On the second play of the drive, Loethen found receiver Jacob Bremmon all alone behind the Clinton secondary. The pass play resulted in a 66-yard touchdown with 1:00 to go in the game. The Panther coaches elected to go for the win. Loethen rolled to his right on a quarterback keeper, but was tackled short of the end zone by Bittle. Heber’s onside kick was successfully fielded by the Jackets, and that’s when things got weird. Clinton was content to kneel on the ball to close out the game. However, Heber Springs called a timeout. On the next play, Heber Springs allowed Clinton to score a touchdown on a 67-yard run by Ferrell. The extra point by Ochoa gave Clinton a 28-20 lead. Heber would get the ball back with one last shot to tie the game. On the first play, Loethen was sacked by Bittle. Following a first down completion, Heber Springs face first down from their own 31-yard line with 8 seconds to go. On the final play, Davidson blitzed off the right edge and sacked Loethen to end the game. Students from Clinton rushed the field to celebrate with the team as the horn sounded.
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Andrew Engel
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Landon Wilson
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Brandon Loethen 9/-23
Clinton
Jake Ferrell
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Wyatt McCoy
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Kort Weaver
8/55
Sky Davidson
Dalton Hoyle
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Nate Lonnon
1/3
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Brandon Loethen
5/9/0/100
Clinton
Kort Weaver
2/2/0/11
RECEIVING(No / Yard): Heber Springs
Jacob Bremmon
1/66
Clinton
Bradley Amos
2/11
Andrew Engel
2/15
Sam Lee
1/11
Joey Foster
1/8
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SACKS (UA/A): Heber Springs
Dillon Spivey
1/13
Clinton
Sky Davidson
2/16
Danny Bittle
2/9
Wyatt McCoy
1/4
Bryce Brawner
1/2
Joey Foster
7/1
Nate Dew
7/0
Jacob Bremmon
5/1
Dillon Spivey
5/0
Thomas Tvedten
4/1
Sam Lee
3/2
Steele Spicer
3/1
Luke McGowan
3/0
Kyle Brantley
2/1
Landon Wilson
2/0
Clayton Feemster 1/1
Unknown
1/0
Andrew Engel
1/0
Seth Dickerson
1/0
Kyle Davis
1/0
Caleb Lanclos
0/2
Danny Bittle
7/4
Wyatt McCoy
5/0
Jake Ferrell
2/5
Sky Davidson
2/5
Chase Cooley
2/4
Charleston Sowell
2/1
Nathan Ross
2/1
Johnathan Ochoa
1/3
Bryce Brawner
1/2
Dalton Hoyle
1/0
Caleb Bowman
1/0
Stiles Booher
1/0
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Here is your chance to say what you think about issues and politics. We usually don’t encourage political letters, but for the months of August and September, we invite your opinions. We have to know who the letters are from in case we have questions, but we won’t print your name. To those who say anonymity should not be allowed, we say neither should intimidation. In October, we offer the politicians their turn to respond to anything that has been written about them and to make their case as to why they deserve your support. So, come on, Van Buren County – sound off!
Needs vs. wants To the Citizens of Shirley, What you should know about your City Council: The mayor, along with three councilmen (Positions #2, #3 and #4) are bankrupting the city. The mayor began his mayoral career with over $90,000 in the General Fund. At the July 2016 meeting, the clerk advised the council that the General Fund balance was $2,000. The Water Department Fund is required – by law – to maintain a balance equal to 18 months of expenditures. In our case, that is somewhere around $105,000 to $110,000. It has been spent down to $80,000. That is too low to meet the requirements of the law. The Street Fund doesn't have enough money to take on any street repairs, other than to fill some pot holes. Now these same folks have decided (they have the majority vote) that they will purchase the old "downtown" buildings. To do this, they will have to borrow between $30K and $40K! Yes, it would be nice to see the buildings restored – but the city doesn't need to do it. First, they don't have the money to buy it (taking a loan will strap the city budget and will take away funds needed for other city expenditures.) Second, fixing the buildings will be extremely costly. The mayor “hopes” to get a grant for that. That may or may not happen – grants aren't easy to come by.
Third, there has been no planning as to the installations of bathrooms or handicapped accessibility. Fourth, even if all of the above were accomplished, the maintenance and upkeep (utilities, insurance, repairs, etc.) will run over the city's annual budgets – unless residents are willing to pay new taxes. Fifth and very important – the main water line running along the river bridge has been repeatedly repaired. Several years ago the council discussed the need for its replacement. Talk is cheap – there has been no action. When it finally goes, all of the residents north of the river, including the Shirley School District, will be shut down for who knows how long. What do you want? Some old buildings or water service? The city already has enough on its plate. It costs a lot of money to keep the community center open (still having trouble with the air conditioner); to mow all the grass in town; to repair what needs to be fixed, like the roof on the picnic pavilion and installing secure trash receptacles. We have enough buildings to maintain and enough space to suit our needs. These boys are acting like children – buying what they want – not what we need. Tell them to grow up and provide you with the basic services and put away a few dollars for a rainy day instead of sinking further into debt on nonsense.
Contacting your county officials • County Judge Roger Hooper . . • County Clerk Pam Bradford . . . . • Circuit Clerk Ester Bass . . . . . • County Sheriff Scott Bradley . . . • County Treasurer Kim Hunley . . • County Collector Lisa Nunley . . • County Assessor Trina Jones . . . • JP District 1 Dell Holt . . . . . . • JP District 2 Dale James . . . . • JP District 4 Mary Philips . . . . • JP District 5 Gary Linn . . . . . . • JP District 6 Randy Story . . . . • JP District 7 James Reed . . . . • JP District 8 Kevin Housley . . . . • JP District 9 Wes Newland . . . .
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sponse to chip seal at the weight limit ordinance meeting? I believe this to be a slap in the face of the taxpayers and voters of this county. All this has been taking place while a lot of our county roads need serious attention. Mr. Hooper, we are taxpayers and voters, too, and our roads deserve attention. Another piece of county equipment that I have questions about is the county road superintendent’s truck that the taxpayers supply. I believe it to be a great thing to let him use this truck for transportation back and forth to work and for emergencies. On the other hand, I don’t think it should be used for going to ball games, family transportation, going out to dinner and to pick up supplies out of town for the baseball parks. It can be seen around town most any night at an eating establishment. The next few years our county will be operating with less tax revenue from natural gas royalties so I, like many others, think it’s past time to address matters of this sort.
I read an article in the “Sound-Off” a couple of weeks ago about “Positive Leadership.” I had to laugh! If Roger Hooper had worked extensively to bring manufacturers and small business to our county, we would have seen a difference by now, after six years of him being in office. Yes, we have Global Foods, but Global has not employed as many as they had stated and after they moved here, they hired and then laid off right after. Hooper has said before that our hospital is the biggest employer in the county. But, not everyone can be employed there, so that leaves a lot of our county residents out. So tell me, how have his efforts paid off? The exact average of unemployment rate is: 2009 – 9.7 percent; 2016 – 5.6 percent (unemployment-rates.careertrends.com). The reason for the fall is that people of Van Buren County are having to go out of the county to work, not because of what is here … (or not here). And…Scott Bradley – The way he prioritizes combating the drug flow in our county, if you pay attention, is always around election time. The largest drug bust in Van Buren County had nothing to do with him. His buddy Johnny Sowell helped him out because of politics. Ask how many of those people are still in jail,
how many from Van Buren County were picked up? Not all shown in those pictures were picked up for that drug bust in Van Buren County. I honestly hope and pray that the leaders in Washington do not take lessons from Hooper and Bradley, or should I say “Bradley Hooper,” because it wouldn’t be any better than the Washington we have now. Work with others to make life better in Van Buren County? Hooper has Van Buren County in a lawsuit over land encroachment, not to mention the weight limits he tried to put on county roads, and Bradley doesn’t play well with others, either. Have you seen how he acts when he’s not in the public eye campaigning? Care about the well-being of the Van Buren County residents? It depends who you are and if you have anything to offer them. Just tell Hooper or Bradley you’re not voting for them and see how you get treated. Our county has endured difficult times. For example, the gas companies moving out or cutting back. But I see no cutting back on the spending of these officials. They knew this day would come. Do you want some of the “same ole, same ole” leadership in this county or do we want something better? I want better!
gust 1944 7) Leyte Philippines, October-November 1944 8) Iwo Jima Operation, February-March 1945 9) Okinawa, March-June 1945 10) Japan, July-August 1995 11) Tokyo Bay Occupation, September 1945 In August 1945, The John Rodgers with her Squadron 25 was assigned a special intelligence mission that took her into “Suruga Wan” (Bay), which included the bombardment of Shimizu Ko. This was no less than a potential suicide mission to find out the resolve of the Japanese loyalty to their Emperor to defend their homeland. We entered Suruga Bay which took us 30 miles into the Japan interior. While there we bombed a railroad station, an aluminum factory and an oil refinery. Our intel told us there was big gun placements
at the entranced of the bay. There was a full moon that night and the phosphorus in the water was so bright you could literally read a newspaper from the light of it. Mount Fujiyama was in full view. There was not a shot fired from any of the Japanese gun emplacements. The only encounter was with a patrol ship, which we sunk on the way out. It was determined that the Japanese were waiting for personnel landing ships to enter the Bay. The John Rodgers was the flag ship and therefore all pre and post sweep intel came through our radio shack. I personally read most of the Desron (destroyer squadron) communication before I delivered it to the Commander. We were to remove all records from all five destroyers before the mission. There was to be no evidence that we were willing to risk the lives of more
than 1,700 sailors to save the lives of several thousands of Japanese, as well as thousands of our own landing military. Through the Suruga Wan mission, it was determined that with dropping of the A-Bomb, we would save the lives of hundreds of thousands of Japanese plus those of our landing forces. There is no doubt in my mind ending the war with the A-bomb was the best solution. Shortly after the Suruga Wan Bombardment, I read a memo from Admiral Bull Halsey, which read “Loud applause to you and your boys for a well planned sweep, conducted in the best destroyer tradition. You have been enrolled on the Emperor’s blacklist.” I am proud to have participated in a mission which actually saved the lives of thousands of Japanese. Chuck Stansbery Highway 254
Improper use I am a taxpayer that is highly concerned about how some business is being conducted with our County Road maintenance equipment. First, there is the matter of our county equipment and employees being used to do contract road work for the city of Fairfield Bay. This has been done for the last two years now. Some of the roads that were chip sealed were not even in Van Buren County, but in Cleburne County I am sure that there are contractors out there who would have liked to have had this work. Maybe even some in Van Buren County. Especially in these tough economic times. There is no way that private contractors can compete with government at any level. Next is the matter of county equipment and employees being used to chip seal Radio Road, which is not a county road and was not in the newspaper on the completed road list. All this chip seal work on county and non-county roads, plus the grading of private roads after the overwhelming re-
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: I am writing this letter in direct response to a recent visit of the President of the United States to the Hiroshima Memorial in Japan. I boarded a destroyer, the USS John Rodgers DD574, in Pearl Harbor shortly after she was already involved in one major battle in the Pacific Theater of War. After I came aboard we were involved in another 11 major battles. These were: 1) Bougainvillea operation, November 1943 2) Gilbert Island Operation, November-December 1943 3) Marshall Island, Occupation of Kwajalein Atoll, January-February 1944 4) Bismarck Operation, March 1944 5) New Guinea Operations, April-September 1944 6) Marianas Operation, June-Au-
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September 6, 2016 the service. Verlan Casto visited us Sunday night. We always enjoy him coming. Have a good week. I’ll see you next time.
Missouri. Jean went to school at Shirley in the ‘50s and lived here on Highway 110. She left here after finishing school. Joy George of Clinton and Thelma Murray visited Geneva Meyner and her son, Paul, of Culpepper Mountain on Wednesday afternoon.
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Dr. Ben and Linda Mays returned this week from a visit to children and grandchildren in Asheville, North Carolina, and Montpelier, Vermont. Louise Gardner hosted a birthday party for daughter Lori Meazle over the weekend. Lori's brother Jeff attended as did her husband Rusty, children, Becka, Jack and Caroline, and grandchildren Briely and Braxton. Jack and his wife recently returned to Arkansas from San Francisco. Sid and Judi King are on a cruise to Honduras and Costa Rica. Judi will be back to start dancing school right after Labor Day. She's been at it about 40 years now! Sue Fraser fell and broke her hip recently. Hope she springs back soon. Verniece Harness also suffered a broken hip a few weeks ago and is recovering nicely, we hear. Don and Sherrin Richardson were in Fayetteville Saturday for the first Hog game. Debbie Whillock spent several days in northwest Arkansas last week visiting daughter Salle-Anne and granddaughter Charlie Anne. Clayton and Kristin (Raper) Whittmore and daughter Jaci Beth of Berryville were in town over Labor Day to visit rela-
tives and attend the Wagon Races. Courtney Treat, daughter of Mike and Paula Treat and granddaughter of Mary Archer, is completing the Physician's Assistant's program at Harding University. Kyle and Tori (Hastings) Human are parents of a third son, Henry Parker, born August 30 in Conway. Good luck to Harrison Lester, a former Yellow Jacket who is playing his second year at Arkansas Tech this season. His mom is Susan (Lee) Ward and grandmother is Mary Lou Lee.
He had a stroke recently. It seems he is doing pretty good. I’m hoping he will have a complete recovery with time. We lost a special member of our family last week. JR’s sister, Maudie England, passed away after taking a fall. We will miss her very much, but our loss is heaven’s gain. I couldn’t find anyone at home to get any news, so maybe I can have more next week. God bless and have a great week.
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Our visitors last Sunday were JR’s daughter, Peggy Wiatt, and her grandchildren, Jeska and Scott Wiatt of Harrison. We enjoyed the day very much, we had a good visit. Prayers go out to my cousin, Mike Blair of Aurora, Colorado.
Rose and friend – This camel, described as normally standoffish, seems to have found a new friend in Rose Dunn, 52, of Alread when she was visiting relatives in Clinton.
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This is Monday, August 29, and everything started off good, but that didn’t last long. For some reason the electricity went off and then later lightning hit the telephone and knocked it out, so we are sitting here now without electricity and no phone except the cell phone. Kinda like what some peo-
ple call the “Good Old Days.” Ha. I’m sure everything will be going again soon. We got more rain Saturday and then again today. We were just getting ready to mow our yard today when it began to rain, so I guess we will wait another day or two. We enjoyed a ride with Ronnie last Tuesday on the side by side. He showed us his late hay crop and then on down where the guys were logging. It was quite a ride, but fun. Jason appreciated the Get Well Wishes sent to him last week by the staff at The Voice newspaper. Thank you so much. Ronnie, Randall and Jason attended the Livestock Auction Sale in Clinton Saturday afternoon. Verlan and Danny Casto were also there from this community. Lane and Niki Housley spent Saturday night with Randall and Ann at the cabin. They all visited us Sunday afternoon. Steve and Holly Myers also visited us while the others were here. There were several visitors at Liberty Baptist Church Sunday morning. I didn’t get all their names, but happy you were there! Everyone enjoyed potluck after
Local artist Sue Pico will present a free participating demonstration on the "Proportions of the Human Figure" from 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, September 19, at Bayside Studio in Fairfield Bay. Bring pencil and paper and join the North Central Arkansas Artists League for the event.
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Thelma and Jimmy Murray and Maxine Haley visited Sherman and Hazel Murray of Greenbrier Friday night. Tony Hutchins of Sioux City, Iowa, visited his aunt, Lodean Reeves, Friday night. Lana and Lisa Nelson visited as well. Freda and Earnie Sowell’s granddaughter Ketrina Sowell Tracy lost her husband to a heart attack Tuesday. She lives in Conway. Paul and Wanda Poynor went sightseeing in Boxley and Clarksville Sunday afternoon. Tuesday, Louise Emmerson, Thelma Murray and Kay Bensuk went to Berryville to help with the judging at the Carroll County Fair. John Bensuk was a little nervous about his wife going with Thelma and Louise to Carroll County. We received word that Billie Jean Krzeszinski Montoya died Aug. 6. She was living with her two daughters in Henderson, Nevada. She was laid to rest in Layton, Utah, beside her husband. Her son lives in Layton. Jean’s surviving sisters, Virginia and Elizabeth, are living in Kansas City,
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So far no one I've asked remembers a wetter August. My garden, which by this time is usually struggling to survive the heat and dry, is still lush and thriving. The underbrush around my house is thicker than I've ever seen it. Nearby pastures are green and full. Wildflowers are vibrant. Louis Jackson's sugar cane field is looking like it will be ready for harvest before the first frost. But my neighbor Brad Attitudes says we will have to pay the piper come winter. More folk lore predictions on the winter coming here soon. The summer award for best front porch/yard display on 16 West is coming. I drove all the way to the county line over the weekend and will be announcing the winner soon. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call or text Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
Ready for a cat nap – Cougar the cat belongs to Darrel and Freeda Nichols of Clinton. Cougar is 4 years old. Send your pet photos to voiceeditor@artelco.com.
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Tuesday – Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tarts, pears. Lunch: Chili/ cheese burrito or enchilada with bread stick, salad, refried beans, peaches. Wednesday – Breakfast: Pancake pup, applesauce. Lunch: Corn dog or ham and cheese on sub bun, salad, fries, mixed fruit. Thursday – Breakfast: Cereal, parfait with fruit, blueberries, strawberries. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup and crackers, PB&J sandwich or pizza with corn, salad, apple wedges. Friday – Breakfast: Breakfast bagel, peaches. Lunch: Chicken strips or steak fingers, creamed potatoes, green beans, rolls, cake, pears.
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Tuesday – Breakfast: Cereal, yogurt, peaches. Lunch: Turkey and cheese wrap, carrot sticks with Ranch dressing, black-eyed peas, applesauce. Wednesday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit cocktail. Lunch: Salisbury steak, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, pears. Thursday – Breakfast: Ham and cheese biscuit, pears. Lunch: Chicken fajitas, pinto beans, blueberry muffin, peaches. Friday – Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, pineapple. Lunch: Mini corn dogs, salad, corn, mixed fruit, cake.
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Tuesday – Breakfast: French toast sticks or cereal, sausage link, spiced apples. Lunch: Corn dog, baked beans, coleslaw, Mandarin sunset, snickerdoodle. Wednesday – Breakfast: Scrambled eggs or cereal, toast, jelly, pears and blueberries. Lunch: Chicken and noodles, peas and carrots, sweet potato crunch, fruit cocktail, cornbread, chocolate pie. Thursday – Breakfast: Biscuit and chocolate gravy, cheese stick or cereal, biscuit half, jelly, Mandarin oranges. Lunch: Cheeseburger, french fries, marinated carrot coins, banana. Friday – Breakfast: Bagel and cream cheese or cereal and half bagel with cream cheese, banana slices in pineapple juice, raisins. Lunch: Crunch beef tacos, sautéed zucchini, seasoned corn, peach/banana mix, carrot cake.
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4-H auction Sept. 17
By Danny Griffin UA Extension Office
The month of September in Van Buren County always brings one of the most anticipated events of the year especially for the county’s 4-H youth. The Van Buren County Fair and Livestock Show starts, and for the 4-H youth this is the beginning of the final leg of the year long journey where they can exhibit all their hard work and effort they have put into the projects they have chosen. One such project that will be on display is the Poultry Chain Project. The project is designed to expose youth to the adventure of rearing 1-dayold egg laying-type chicks (commercial layer type) from commercial clean stock. This year the 4-Her’s are raising “Cinnamon Queens.” These are brown egg layers. The chicks are now 20-22 weeks old. Each 4-Her picks their three best birds as their pen to enter in the fair. These pens will be judged Friday, September 16, around 3:30 p.m. as the judge picks the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion pen of pullets. The pens of three pullets will be offered for auction at the Poultry and Rabbits barn on the Van Buren County Fairgrounds following the Junior Livestock Premium Auction on Saturday, September 19. The Premium Auction will start at 10 a.m. Come join in the fun of bidding for your pen(s) of “Poultry Chain” pullets. Remember to bring cage(s) to take your prize home, and have the satisfaction of knowing you are helping the 4-H youth of Van Buren County to learn valuable life lessons. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. For more information about 4-H in Van Buren County, contact the Van Buren County Extension Office at 745-7117.
Tumbling act – Members of the competition team at Clinton Gymnastics Academy include (front row from left) Mary Adelyn Paxton, Tommie Hendrix, Jaylyn Watts, (back row) Lilly Smith, Natalie Farmer and Sarah Evans. There are a total of nine members on the team. The team, coached by Bobby Churches, will take part in statewide competition in October. Churches offers private lessons as well. Call him at (501) 253-5332 for more information.
Jaylyn Watts on the balance beam
Sarah Evans, 12, in a floor exercise
Lilly Smith, 10, on the balance beam
Tommie Hendrix, 8, on the balance beam
Mary Adelyn Paxton, 7, practices flips
Natalie Farmer, 10, does a handstand
5th ANNUAL BUDDY WALK® Saturday, October 15, 2016
Registration Pick-up Opens at 9:30 AM Clinton Park • Clinton, AR Facebook Page for updates: Clinton Buddy Walk Register at www.clintonbuddywalk.com Pre-Register now before September 26th Pre-registration required to guarantee a t-shirt
Questions? Call: Randi Newland (501) 514-4859
and/or Darla McJunkins (501) 514-4859
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Fun & Games
September 6, 2016
Rules
Weekly Crossword
By EuGene Smith
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. Sept. 30; drawing will be at 4 p.m. September's Word Find prize is from Gary Pack Lumber and Flooring.
Where In the County Is This?
Tell us where you can see this for your chance to win a one-year subscription to The Voice. See Rules at left.
August Winners Winners for the Voice's August contests are Pat Crowell for Where In the County Is This and Kathy Cuffel for the Word Find. Pat will receive a one-year subscription and Kathy will get a $25 gift certificate from Deb's Fashion Outlet in Clinton. Answers for Where In the County photos are: Aug. 2 – Woodmen of the World; Aug. 9 – Clinton City Park; Aug. 16 – Choctaw beside the Hickory House; Aug. 23 – Skating Rink; Aug. 30 – Concrete slab by Clinton Feed. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who plays along, and to Deb's Fashions.
Our Van Buren County Family Album By Shay Belonie
(Find the answers on Page 4)
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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 Scotland Church of Christ. If you can identify this Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the 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 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013
Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Baptist Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane Dennard,AR Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 4940 Highway 9 W Clinton 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462 Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273 Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781 Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 MainLine Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737
Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 745-4859 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 Shirley First Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The New Tabernacle 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467
Last Week's Featured Church
Last week's featured church was Scotland Church of Christ
Scotland/Formosa Road, Scotland, AR 72141 (501) 592-3787
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Fishing Report
AGFC Repairs Parker Bend Stocking Chute Arkansas Game and Fish Commission construction crews recently repaired and cleaned the stocking chute at Parker Bend access on the Beaver Tailwater to re-establish this important stocking site on one of Arkansas’s popular trout fisheries. Extremely high water in 2015 caused the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to open the floodgates at Beaver Lake five times. The
Central Arkansas
Lake Conway
(updated 8-312016) Bates Field and Stream (501-4701846) said the water is stained and the surface temperature is 86 degrees. The level is normal. Bream are excellent about 10 feet off the shore; use worms or crickets. Crappie are fair in about 6 feet depth and in the cypress trees; use minnows and jigs. Bass are fair around the lily pads
force from the high flow during these releases dislodged tons of gravel, which destroyed the parking area and undercut sidewalks at accesses. The damage from the flooding was considered a natural disaster, eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance, but work to restore the pipe and fishing access could not begin until the funds were federally approved.
on topwater frogs and buzzbaits. Catfishing is excellent on YoYo’s, limb lines using goldfish or chicken hearts as bait. Set the bait about 5-6 feet deep.
Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)
(updated 8-312016) James Dillard at Tailwater Fishing Co. said the fishing has been excellent. There have been consistent water releases each afternoon/ evening from the dam
for 3-5 hours. Wading opportunities are best in the upper river in the mornings, while wading the lower river is best in the afternoons/evenings. Drift fishing from the boat is best to cover the most amount of water. The hot flies have been egg patterns, sow bugs and San Juan worms. Pink and yellow Trout magnets have been producing good numbers of fish as well.
Greers Ferry As
of
Wednes-
day, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 465.71 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 461.44 msl). (updated 8-312016) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 465.72 feet and coming down some with generation, it is 3.18 feet above normal pool of 462.54 feet. It will be a little different fall fishing this year with a full pool. The black bass fishing is kind of tough as the fish are in a transition. But the bite should be great soon as a lot of fish are moving shallow with the new water. Use spinnerbaits, small crankbaits, and plastics in and around the bushes. For the deeper fish, a C-rig and football head will do the trick out to about 30 feet deep. The crappie will be biting good as well on beetle spins, jigs, and minnows around any wood in the lake suspended in 12-20 feet of water. The catfish are eating any and every thing on jugs, lines and rod and reels, cut and live bait as the new water has them on the move. The bream will make beds again on the full moon and can be caught on crickets and crawlers from real shallow out to about 23 feet. The walleye will eat crawlers on drop shots in 18-28 feet of water as well as crankbaits. After you locate, try a vertical approach at catching them. The hybrid and white bass are feeding on the threadfin trough out the lake at differ-
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ent times throughout the day and night. Use spoons, in-line spinners and small swimbaits for the best action in 25-40 feet of water.
Lake Overcup
(updated 8-312016) Johnny “Catfish” Banks at Overcup Bait Shop and R.V. Park (501-3549007) said water level is still high but going down about 6 inches a day. Clarity is a little dingy but good overall. Bass are still chasing shad. Topwater plugs and buzzbaits are very effective (various colors ). Bream are doing great in shallow water and deeper 3-4 feet. Crappie are picking up on minnows in 8-11 feet of water. Twenty or or more were caught last weekend, all over two pounds. Catfish are slow for the bigger ones, but the smaller ones are doing good on limb lines and jugs. Banks says, “Come enjoy our little slice of HEAVEN” off state Highway 9 and have a safe and fun holiday.
North Arkansas
White River (Bull Shoals Tailwater)
(updated 8-312016) John Berry at Berry Brothers Guide Service (870453-2424) said that in the past week they have had a couple of rain events (a combined total of half an inch here in Cotter), moderate temperatures and moderate winds. The lake level at Bull Shoals rose
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0.4 feet to rest at 0.4 feet above seasonal power pool of 661 feet. This is 33.6 feet below the top of flood pool. Upstream, Table Rock fell a foot to rest at 4.1 feet below seasonal power pool and 18.1 feet below the top of flood pool. Beaver Lake fell 0.4 feet to rest at 4.5 feet below seasonal power pool and 13.1 feet below the top of flood pool. On the White, they had heavy generation in the afternoon last week with wadable water every morning. On the White, the bite has been excellent. The hot spot has been Rim Shoals, with reliable wading water. The hot flies were olive Woolly Buggers (sizes 8, 10), Y2Ks (sizes 14, 12), prince nymphs (size 14), zebra midges (black with silver wire and silver bead or red with silver wire and silver bead sizes 16, 18), pheasant tails (size 14), ruby midges (size 18), root beer midges (size 18), pink and cerise San Juan worms (size 10), and sowbugs (size 16). Double fly nymph rigs have been very effective (my current favorite is a hare and copper nymph (size 14) with a size 18 ruby midge suspended below it). The best bet for large trout has been to bang the bank with large articulated streamers delivered with heavy 24-30-foot sink tips (350 grains or heavier) on bigger water. You will need an 8or 9-weight rod. This is heavy work but the rewards can be great.
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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS
PERSONAL
FOR SALE
Brand new Press Plates for sale.
BREEZ 5th ANNUAL BUDDY WALK® Sat., October 15, 2016
Indie Folk Rockin’ Blues Dance Band To Book Call Jeff 870-447-6128
$2/plate or $100 for bundle of 50. Call the Batesville Guard ask for Chris Lively: 870) 793-3386
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Square Bails Bermuda Horse Hay $5/bail Call 501-208-1830
Registration Pick-up Opens at 9:30 AM at Clinton Park. Go to Facebook Page for updates: Clinton Buddy Walk. Register @ www.clintonbuddywalk.com.
Pre-Register now before September 26th. Pre-registration required to guarantee a t-shirt.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HALEE
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Questions Call: Randi Newland 501-514-4859 or Darla McJunkins 501-253-8608
ANNOUNCEMENTS
REAL ESTATE
Musicians Jam Session
FOR LEASE
All Musicians are Welcome. No Cover Charge. Bring your Friends, Family and Neighbors. Starting Sept 9th Every FRIDAY in SEPTEMBER 2016 7:00 p.m. - ?? p.m. House Band: The Elites . Old Rock, Blues, Country, Blue Grass. Bring your Guitar, Harp, Horn, Drumsticks, Keyboard, and/or your Whole Band. First Jam Session in Many Years. Tell Everyone!! Info: 501-253-2480
REAL ESTATE
Call: (501)253-0788. Van Buren County will be accepting bids for road repairs. Bids are due by September 26th, 2016 at 10 a.m. Specifications may be obtained by contacting the Van Buren County Judge's Office at 501-745-2443.
Chambers' Cabinets reopened on The New Road. Full kitchens, baths, counter tops, entertainment centers, laminate tops Call Larry: (501)253-0835 Call Tom: (501)253-5142
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Enjoy the music of the Don Nunley Band at 7:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month at the Senior Center on Yellow Jacket Lane in Clinton. $3.00/person Come and have fun whether you dance or not! 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.
BREEDING AGE BULLS BLACK OR RED POLLED REGISTERED SEMEN TESTED PERFORMANCE DATA GENTLE
2BRApartment near Senior Center and School. Central Heat/Air. All appliances. W-D connections. $550/month plus deposit. No Pets. Call: 253-1881
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EMPLOYMENT
DUPLEXES FOR RENT Nice 1000 sqft 2-bedroom Duplexes with appliances. No Pets. No Smoking. $600-$650/month plus deposit. Call: 501-745-5858 or 501-412-7682
The cost is $5.00 for 25 words. This boy needs to get home. He was found on Pine Street in Clinton on July 30th. I estimate him to be young. He is red with white markings, about 70 pounds, he is short haired, has a black collar, can sit and give paw. He is very sweet and appears to be someone's beloved house dog. Need to find his home. If this is your dog or if you know this dog, please, call: 501-745-8484. The Alan Guthrie Band is performing Saturday, September 10 from 7:30 pm til 9:30 pm at the Beautiful Killebrew Theater inside The Heritage Center in Leslie, Arkansas. Admission is $5.00/ person. Children under 12 years are admitted free. You do not want to miss this event! Your feet will be tapping even if you do not dance.
WANTED Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition. Call Tom 501-745-4378
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Country Living
Eglantine/ Fairfield Bay area. Remodeled Mobile Home with lake view. 2 bedroom/1 bath. No Pets. No Smoking. $550/month. Deposit Required. Call: 901-647-8754
FOR RENT 2BR MOBILE HOMES Bee Branch. Wheel Chair accessible. $425/month Call for availability. (501) 581-8640
Now hiring experienced Jarraff Operators.
HOMES FOR RENT IN FFB AREA
Apply now at www.appletreeserviceinc.com or call 501-375-1388.
From: $375/mon - $750/mon Call: (501) 723-4424 Buckhorn, Inc.
2500 sqft COMMERCIAL OFFICE OR RENTAL SPACE next to CashSaver in NORTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTER Call (501) 253-0924
For Sale
FOR LEASE IN FAIRFIELD BAY Two Condos, each beautifully furnished & appliances Included. No Pets. No Smokers.12-mo. Lease Required Chelsea Condo #10 1BR/1BA for $575/mo. + utilities Terrace Condo #10 2BR/2BA for $775/mo. + utilities Call for other details. Goodwin & Herman Associates Fairfield Bay 501-884-4885
Incredible views from this prime spot overlooking Archey Creek. Abundant wildlife; hunting, fishing, floating & swimming can all be enjoyed from this property.
$5,500/acre. MLS # 16017581. Brawley & Assoc. Real Estate. Contact: Doug Jones at 501-470-8657.
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Beautiful building spot just 10 minutes out of Clinton. Has Hwy 16 West road frontage. Approx 20 acres with utilities available at the highway. Large pond, woods and pasture or farm land. MLS # 16013894. Brawley & Assoc. Real Estate. Contact: Doug Jones at 5014708657.
Qualified buyers will have lower payments with the purchase of this house than renting. 3 bed, 1.5 bath, with separate storage/shop building on 1 acre on the edge of Clinton City limits. House has refinished solid oak flooring, fresh paint and more.... Includes refrig, washer, dryer. Brawley and Associates. Contact Doug Jones at 501-470-8657. $88,400.
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National Chuckwagon Races 2016
Photos by Joel French / for The Voice
For races results, visit www.chuckwagonraces.com