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Firefighters, police on their toes this weekend
Happy hunting Here are this weekend’s Easter Egg hunts: Archey Fork Easter Egg Blast 10,000 eggs waiting for you at Clinton’s biggest egg hunt on record! Everyone is welcome to join the fun at the softball fields at Archey Fork Park from 2-4 p.m. Easter Sunday. Kids will be divided into age groups for egg hunting. Sponsored by the Clinton Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Clinton A&P Commission. April 15 is the Easter Egg Hunt in Shirley. The search is on in the depot area starting at 10 a.m. Enjoy this blessed day with eggs filled with money, candy and prizes. This is a free event with hot dogs, cupcakes and lemonade. It is sponsored by local merchants, friends and neighbors. The Alread Egg Hunt takes place on the EHC building grounds on Highway 16 West on Saturday, April 15. The hunt begins at 11 a.m. followed by lunch in the Alread FUN Park. Sponsored by the Alread EH Club. In Scotland, the second annual Easter Egg Hunt on the River is from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 1.3 miles from the stop sign on LoGap Road. If your church or organization is having an egg hunt that’s not listed here, it’s because no one told us. Send your events to voiceeditor@artelco.com and never get left out again.
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Clinton Elementary is getting some new playground equipment. (Photo by Robert Snyder / for The Voice)
March sales tax figures County and municipal levy receipts collected in March and reported in April: Clinton - $74,776.78, down from $90,021.80 in 2016 Damascus - $13,706.58, up from $7,361.81 in 2016 Fairfield Bay - $24,693.07, down from $27,054.59 in 2016 Shirley - $2,833.27, down from $3,967.80 County sales tax and use with 2016 comparison: Van Buren County: $274,256.66; 2016 - $302,163.43 Clinton: $24,362.14; 2016 -
$26,841.09 Damascus: $2,340.71; 2016 - $2,578.89 Fairfield Bay: $20,176.95; 2016 - $22,230.04 Shirley: $2,724.59; 2016 $2,724.59 The local option sales and use tax for Van Buren County towns: Clinton, 1 percent; Damascus, 1 percent; Fairfield Bay, 1.5 percent; and Shirley, 1 percent. For Van Buren County, it is 2 percent. Figures provided by the Arkansas Municipal League.
From fires to a driver vs. wasp incident, local law enforcement officers and firefighters were busy this weekend. Shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday, firefighters were heading for a house fire at 2966 Scotland-Formosa Road. Petit Jean Electric also was on the scene and an ambulance was called to tend to resident Julie Morrison for smoke inhalation, according to reports on the police scanner. No further details were available before press time. About 8 p.m. Saturday, as Clinton High School was holding its prom, a call was put out that a fire alarm was going off at Shirley High School. As an ambulance and several fire departments, including trucks from Choctaw and Burnt Ridge, sped toward the scene, Shirley Fire 1 came over the scanner to announce that he was on the scene and there was no fire; “everything is 10-4.” “Attention all units heading for Shirley High School,” the dispatcher said, “you can cancel. Everything is OK.” There also was a fire in Bee Branch. It happed Friday afternoon about 5:30
p.m. on North Fork Road when a grass fire got out of control and spread into the woods. Firefighters got it under control in short order. Also on Friday afternoon, Sheriff Scott Bradley came upon a wreck near Maranatha Assembly of God on Highway 16 East, Shirley. Bradley called in for a tow truck and an ambulance, telling the dispatcher that a woman driving the car had been trying to get a wasp out and ran off the road. The woman was allergic to wasps, he said. The driver was complaining of back pain and taken to a hospital. Clinton police responded to a call at Walmart Saturday night, told that a woman was in her car, unresponsive with her eyes rolled back in her head. A few minutes later, the officer reported that the woman was fine, she was just looking for coupons on a cell phone app before heading in to shop. Law enforcement agents stopped vehicle after vehicle Saturday night and early Sunday. Jail records show at least three people were booked into the Detention Center on public intoxication charges.
Bridge closing scheduled
An inquisitive squirrel checks out his surroundings in Clinton. (Photos by Robert Snyder / for The Voice)
Nature Scenes
Beautiful wisteria blooms along the hillside on Highway 65B in downtown Clinton.
(Photo by Robert Gaut)
The Corps of Engineers has announced that it will close both lanes of Highway 25 across Greers Ferry Dam from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. April 22 and 23, weather permitting, to install equipment needed to refurbish the tainter gates. However, one lane will open each night from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. Alternative route will be Highways 16 and 92 around the west side of the lake. Beginning April 24, only one lane will remain closed while the rehab work is performed. The single lane closure is scheduled through November. Additional road closures, of up to two days will be scheduled about every eight weeks, to move equipment, as work progresses. If you are traveling in this area, expect delays, obey traffic lights, and operate cautiously around equipment and work crews. For more information, contact the Greers Ferry Project Office at 501-362-2416.
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Police warn drivers to obey laws in school zone The Clinton Police Department has been out in force writing warnings for speeding, using a cell phone and no seat belt in a school zone. The legally posted speed limit is 15 mph when children are present. This can be during or after school hours, any time children are present and attending school functions. Last week, 36 warnings were issued to increase awareness of the posted speed limit and to increase the safety of the children. Now, enforce-
ment will be raised to zero tolerance and violators may be issued a written citation. Pay attention to the legally posted speed limits and obey them for the safety of the children. Also remember it is unlawful for anyone operating a motor vehicle in a school zone to use a hand-held communication device or cell phone. You may, however, pull over and park at any time to use a cell phone. Clinton police remind you to buckle up for safety.
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Food for all -- The Van Buren County Animal shelter received more than 1,000 pounds of dog food from Liberty Tax last week. The tax service had been trading work for pet food in March to help out the shelter. On Thursday, the company held a reception to present the donation to the shelter and hosted an adoption event. Pictured are (from left) Diana Marriott and Lorraine Sheets of Liberty Tax, Animal Control Director Reta Tharp, Elizabeth Hess of Liberty Tax and Clinton Mayor Richard McCormac.
Feb. 28-April 3, 2017 Incident reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Accident reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Calls for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Property checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Motorist assists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ATM/Bank escorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Alarm calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Funeral Escorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Outside Agency Assists . . . . . . . . . . 17 Welfare checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Citations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Training hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
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Clinton students to perform 'Singin' in the Rain' April 21-22 The Clinton High School Theater Department presents “Singin’ in the Rain” April 21-22 at the Clinton Schools Auditorium. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, April 21, and 5 p.m. Saturday, April 22. Directing the effort is Zac Perry, instructor of drama,
stagecraft, speech and debate. Perry is in his second year at Clinton, and under his direction, students also have presented “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Perry holds a bachelor's degree in theater and master's degree in student af-
fairs from Arkansas Tech in Russellville. The cast includes performers ranging from grades seven through 12. Each invites the public to come see their effort in this great show. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for children and may be purchased at the door.
“Singin' in the Rain” is based on the screenplay by Betty Camden and Adolph Green, with songs by Nacio Herb and Arthur Free. Familiar songs include "Singin' in the Rain," "Good Morning," "Make 'Em Laugh," and "All I Do is Dream of You."
Garden tour set for April 18 By Dianne Percefull
Fairfield Bay Garden Club Spring is here and what better way to start off April than to take a tour of the beautiful garden of Nellie McEntire of Clinton. On April 18 Beverly Stancil and Marolyn Reck have a fun-filled day lined up for us. Expect a re-
laxing lunch at Rock n Java Coffee House with a menu planned especially for us along with great flavored green teas and coffee drinks. After lunch we will car pool to the Van Buren County Historical Society Museum in Clinton, housed in an old cheese factory building. There we will explore a little history
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March 21-27, 2017 Reports taken: Incident Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Non-reportable calls Cars for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Property checks/extra patrols . . . . . 17 Motorist assists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ATM/Bank Escorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Other agency assists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Funeral escorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Warnings issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Citations issues: Speeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Disorderly conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Public intoxication/drinking in public . 1 No proof of insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Possession of instrument of crime . . . 1 Total citations issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Donnie Crowell, graduate of the Clinton High School Class of 1985, will be the guest speaker at this year’s annual alumni event to be held at the Clinton High School Cafeteria on April 15, 2017. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for visiting and socializing and the program will begin at 6. Admission is $10 per person, which includes a meal. Crowell and his wife, Myra (CHS class of 1983), have a son, Kaleb, and his wife, Brandi, and a granddaughter, Kenzi, all of Searcy, Arkansas, and a daughter, Lynley, and her husband, Austin Lowery, of Little Rock. Crowell has worked for Walmart for the past 32 years. He started in 1985 at the original location in Clinton as an hourly associate, and is currently a market manager, responsible for eight to 11 stores. He has been active in United Way, Rotary Club, Special Olympics and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Everyone is welcome at the banquet and all proceeds go toward scholarships for graduating seniors. For more information, call Dale James at 501-253-5262.
VBC Judge Roger Hooper continues his “Road Show” this week. He will be in Formosa in the community room at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017. There will be a slideshow presentation about the past, present, and future improvements of the county’s roads and economic developments in the county. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. The Shirley School Board will hold a special meeting on April 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room. Shirley School Board will hold a working session on April 19 at 7:15 p.m. to work on policy updates for the coming school year. Razorbacks basketball coach Mike Anderson and assistant Coach Scotty Thurman will be speaking in Clinton on April 27 at the Greers Ferry Lake Area Razorback Club’s annual banquet. Doors open at 5 p.m., banquet starts at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Clinton. Tickets are $25 each and are available at the Pottery Shop in Clinton and Fairfield Bay Pharmacy. There will be a flag raising ceremony at noon April 21 for Child Abuse Awareness Month. CASA will host the event on the Clinton Downtown Square with a brief proclamation by County Judge Roger Hooper. Refreshments will be available. Contact Penney Johnson, CASA advocate coordinator, 501-3283347 for information or how you can help.
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Clinton City Council – 6:30 p.m. April at the Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. Clinton Advertising and Promotion – 6 p.m. April 18 at the Clinton Municipal Airport on Highway 16 East. Van Buren County Quorum Court – 6 p.m. April 20 at the Van Buren County Annex building off Highway 65 in Clinton. Send your Calendar items and events to voiceeditor@artelco.com.
Clubs
The Idlehour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Gay Whillock. Winners for the evening were: high, Merl Eoff; second high, Jo Nell Warren; traveling, Rita Bintliff; and bingo, Billie Fendley.
New arrival – Hudson Wayne Myrick was born March 28, 2017, to Jacob and Joey Myrick of Little Rock. He weighed 7.5 pounds and was 22 inches long. He is the great-grandson of Reva and the late W.D. Myrick of Clinton.
There will be a wedding shower for Elizabeth Hess and Richard Allen Dove Sr. at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017, at the Petit Jean Electric Community Room in Clinton. The couple is registered at Walmart. The couple will marry at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2017, at 1005 Henderson Road, Clinton. If it rains, the ceremony will be moved to the Van Buren County Fairgrounds.
Lose the scale obsession It’s OK to weigh yourself once a week, but don't weigh yourself every day. Your weight can fluctuate based on how much sodium you consumed the day before, how much you have sweated, whether you went to the bathroom, hormones and so on. If you’re the type who gets discouraged from seeing your weight go up a pound or two (or more) in a day, then weigh in at approximately the same time each week. It’ll give you a sense of the di-
rection your weight is heading. Just keep in mind you might gain a few pounds during the beginning of an exercise program and it is never a reason to give up. If the scale does go up or stays the same it could be temporary inflammation as your body works to repair little tears in your muscle fibers from working out, building muscle faster than you are burning fat, not following a healthy diet or stress level. On a side note,
Geri’s Fit Tips don't just judge by the scale. Pay attention to how your clothes are fitting, your increase in energy and endurance and your overall sense of well being! – Geri Cabana, RN
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Obituaries
Reba Guffey
Reba Marie Guffey, 99, of Damascus passed away Tuesday, April 4. 2017. She was born October 21, 1917 in Morganton, Arkansas to the late Herman and Hattie (Gilmore) Graddy. She was married to the late Lincoln C. Guffey for 68 wonderful years. Reba was of the Baptist faith and a strong believer in prayer. She was preceded in death by one sister, Dwade Crawford of Damascus, and one brother, Odell Graddy who died in WWII. Reba is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton with Bro. Carl Thomas officiating. Interment was at Colony Cemetery in Morganton. Serving as pall-
bearers were Ben Harper, Dave Kelley, Don Linn, Sam Hutto, Steve McGee and Stuart Leonard. Honorary Pallbearers were Bill Yarbrough, Michael Moore, and Joe Cavender. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
Curtis Hammer
Curtis " Jay" Hammer, "Jaybird" to those who really knew him, left this world on March 30, 2017, at the age of 53. Born in Clinton, Arkansas, to Luther Edward Hammer and Lois "Jan" Janelle Johnson on August 19, 1963, he began the wild ride that was his life. Jay loved fishing, kayaking, the outdoors, joking around and trying to irritate anyone willing to listen to his crazy antics. You could say he just loved to laugh and entertain others. He loved people, though he would probably say that
most of them were an aggravation. Jay had an uncanny ability to figure out how to fix things, almost better than MacGyver. You might say he was a "Jack of all trades." With his trademark tie-dyed T-shirts, Birkenstocks, and denim overalls, you may never find a guy with a bigger heart. He is survived by his mother; children Jamiee Hammer and Richard "Ritchie" Hammer; brother Jimmy Alan Buck of Juneau, Alaska; sister Desiree' Bell and husband, David of Hensley; and uncles Gary Hammer and Billy Hammer, both of Mayflower. Jay is preceded in death by his father, and grandparents Luther and Christine Hammer, E.M. and Janelle Johnson. A celebration of Jay's life will be held at Clinton Roller-McNutt at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017. Jay would want you to dress casually and wear tie-dye or other bright colors. In lieu of flowers, buy some bait, grab your gear and go fishing. Online guest book go to www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
ary 19, 1930 to the late John and Gracie (Russell) Brock and passed from this life on April 6, 2017 in Conway. She is preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, Diana Webb, and several siblings. Left to cherish her memory are one son, Roy Webb (Tammy) of Clinton; two granddaughters, Diana Hendrix (Keith) of Clinton and Kaitlin Moran (Austin) of Clinton; three great-grandchildren, Caleb and Hailey Ward and Remington Moran, all of Clinton; and other relatives and friends. Visitation was Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Pleasant Grove Community Church in Alread, Arkansas. Funeral services was at 2 p.m. at the church. Interment was at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Alread. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.
Margaret Webb
Margaret Glee Webb, 87, of Clinton was born Febru-
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Charles Dean Housley, 82, of Chimes was born on Christmas Day, 1934, to the late Oscar and Nancy (Hefner) Housley and passed from this life on April 7, 2017, in Clinton. Dean was a beloved minister, friend and family man. Dean was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of over 50 years, Patsy, and four brothers, O.B. Housley, Henry Housley, Elgin Housley and Gene Housley. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Joel Housley (LeeAnn) of Clinton; three granddaughters, Laken Housley and Jaycie Housley, both of Clinton, and Lindsey Housley-Brown (Grayson) of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one great-granddaughter, Lula Jean Brown; one brother, William Jason Housley (Nora Jean); and many other family and friends. Visitation was Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral services
April 11, 2017 followed at 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment was at Liberty Cemetery in Chimes. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton
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Steven Bolden
Steven Jerry Bolden, 61, of Prattville, Alabama, formerly of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away April 5, 2017. He was born June 4, 1955, in Clinton to Johnie and Nina J. Bradford Bolden. Steven enjoyed computers, was a hard worker and opened his home to many. He was also an avid football fan and was a loyal Razorback fan. Left to cherish his memory are his mother and step-father Nina J. and Ray Eubanks of Clinton; children Samantha Potts and husband Ronald of Clinton, Stewart Dickey of Marshall, Arkansas, Angie Talley of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jessie Moore of Clinton, Renee Hartley and Cory Hartley. Steven is also survived by 12 grandchildren, his long-time companion Terri Hartley and siblings Roger Bolden and wife Dawn of Clinton, Judy Duncan and husband Joe of Clinton, and Karen Nickles of Fairfield Bay; and step-siblings Patty Anthony and husband Billy of Vilonia, Joann Spence of Clinton, and Kenny Eubanks of Clinton; as well as several nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Steven was preceded in death by his father Johnie Bolden; brother Dennis Bolden; step-brother Steve Wayne Eubanks; and step-sister Sandra Madison. Visitation was Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Clinton Funeral Service Chapel with Brother Carl Thomason officiating. Interment was in Clinton City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Austin Henson, Blake Henson, Christopher Robinson, Chris Duncan, Cecil Isom and Doug Snyder. Honorary Pallbearers were
Bobby Douglas Winn, 63, of Clinton was born November 22, 1953, to the late Calvin and Jean (Finklea) Winn in Shreveport, Louisiana, and passed from this life on April 2, 2017, in Stone County, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Calvin "Fuzzy" Winn; and one daughter, Jayne Diana Winn-Davis Left to cherish his memory are two daughters; LaShunda Winn and Shanna Winn-Sutton; four grandchildren, Devin Schubert, Dillan Schubert, Nick Alexander and Hunter Sutton; two brothers, Barry Winn and Glenn Winn; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Clinton, Arkansas. Interment was at Hunter-Hill Cemetery in Clinton. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. For online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton
Jamie Garrett
Jamie Dale Garrett, age 46 of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Monday, March 27, 2017. He was born December 31, 1970, in Morrilton, Arkansas, a son of Dale Garrett, and Vurlon Turley Egger. He was a Navy veteran, a truck driver, and of the Baptist faith. He drove 11 years for Wayne Smith Trucking, was an avid outdoorsman, and loved spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Tina Harden Garrett of Morrilton; one daughter, Erin (Jake) Andrews of Perryville; one son, Nick (Shena) Garrett of Morrilton; mother, Vurlon Egger of Morrilton; father, Dale (Lilia) Garrett of Gore, Oklahoma; stepdad, Darrel Egger of Perryville; one sister, Michelle (Randall) Butler of Hattieville; half brothers, Jeffery (Rose) Garrett of Gore, Oklahoma, and Jeremy (Beri) Garrett of Muskogee, Oklahoma; two stepbrothers, Darrel (Tina) Egger II, and Jay MillSee Obituaries on page 5
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April 11, 2017 Obituaries from page 4 er of Oklahoma; and one stepsister, Shauna Miller of Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bud (Melvina) Garrett; and maternal grandparents, Vurl (Ruby) Turley. Funeral services were Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Harris Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Charles Smith officiating. Burial was at Ragsdale Cemetery in Perryville.
survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Carolyn Byrd; one daughter, Christi Lynn Sanders of Conway; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Grace Byrd of Conway; one sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and Doug Price of Conway; and three grandchildren, Katie Collie, Shelby Sanders, Nikki Sanders. A private memorial service will be held by the family.
Wesley Byrd
Wesley Art Byrd, 72, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away April 1, 2017. Mr. Byrd was born November 9, 1944 in Guy, Arkansas, to Herbert T. and Leona Byrd. He was a Vietnam veteran and electronics engineer. He loved guns, hunting, fishing, and motorcycles. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Conway, Arkansas, where he drove the church bus for the elderly. He was a Sunday School teacher at Cherrywood Baptist Church in North Little Rock and Parkview Baptist Church in North Little Rock. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Ginger Byrd Collie Sanders. He is
10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lorene Watts and Jean Preston; one brother, Charles McFarlan; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Buel Coley; six brothers, Walter, Melvin, Bill, Willard, Albert and Delbert; and one sister, Wanita Yancey. Funeral services were March 31 at Pine Grove General Baptist Church, Shirley, Arkansas. Burial at Weaver Cemetery, Banner Mountain, Shirley.
Dorothy Coley
Dorothy May Coley, age 92 of Mountain Home died Tuesday March 28, 2017. She was born February 13, 1925, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to Andrew and Eva McFarlan. Dorothy was a kind person, always happy and ready to laugh. She was a loving wife, mom and a very special grandma. She is survived by her six children, Pam Beavers, Robin McCann, Mark (Lauren), Debbie (Steve) Scharm, Doug (Cathy) and Jim; 11 grandchildren;
Don Wallace
Don C. Wallace, 68, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017. He was born June 13, 1948, in Moulton, Alabama, to the late Freeman and Aline Wallace. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Wallace, and one brother, Ronald Wallace. He is survived by three sons, Timothy Boggs of Fairfield Bay, Christopher Boggs of Shirley,
and Stephen Boggs (Jennifer) of Albany, Georgia; three grandchildren, Joscelyn Boggs, Emilee Boggs and Ellisyn Boggs; two sisters, Phyllis Villagrana (Frank) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Sandra Wallace of Moulton, Alabama. He is also survived by many other family members and numerous friends. Don was a Marine veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He also served in Okinawa, Japan. He was a member of the Word in Faith Christian Church in Clinton. Don was strong in his Christian faith and a devoted believer in Jesus and the teachings of the Word of God. Don was a computer programmer for Firestone in Albany, Georgia, for many years. He also taught at various private schools throughout the area. A memorial service was held Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at the Shirley Community Center in Shirley, Arkansas. Funeral services were Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Liberty United Methodist Church in Moulton, Alabama. Burial was at Liberty Cemetery. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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Jimmie Wallis
Jimmie Carroll Wallis, age 77 of Gassville, Arkansas, passed from this earthly life on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at his home surrounded by family. Jimmie had battled a lengthy diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma. He was born in Searcy County, Arkansas, on February 15, 1940, to Noah Wallis and Maude Martin Wallis. He was the youngest of 10 children. Jimmie married his soul mate, Betty Campbell on June 11, 1965. Jimmie was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. He worked most of his life as a brick and block mason and concrete finisher. He was a talented man and loved to build. Jimmie professed his faith in Jesus Christ at an early age and was saved and baptized at Landis, Arkansas. His biggest passion was to lead people to Christ. He was an ordained minister of the Missionary Bap-
Electric rodeo -- Petit Jean Electric lineman participated in the Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Lineman's Rodeo in Newport on April 1. In the Journeyman's Division, they placed first in all three events, and won overall champions. In the Apprenticeship Division, they placed first in speed climbing and second in hurt man rescue. Pictured (left to right) are Justin Smith, Seth Berry, Cody Love and Daniel Gardner.
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tist faith. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Betty Lou Campbell Wallis; daughter, Sonya Wallis Washington and husband James Washington of Clinton, Arkansas; son, Tony Wallis and wife Gena Pemberton Wallis of Gassville, Arkansas; grandchildren, Ryan (Kayla) McGoveran of Clinton, Andrea (Brian) Rose of Marshall, Corey Wallis of Gassville, Jordan Wallis and fiancĂŠ Doug Banasiak of Mountain Home and Jeremiah Washington of Clinton; great-grandchildren, Keegan, Keeley, Keahton, Joshua, Ashlyn and Jordan; brothers, Wyeth Lee Wallis of Vilonia, Larry Douglas (Carol) Wallis of Alexander and Joe (Evelyn) Wallis of Champagne, Illinois; sisters, Daphne Richardson of Gideon, Missouri, Susie Horton of Marshall and Mary Rose Acre of Little Rock; and many other family and friends. Jimmie is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Blake Wallis and Dorsey Wallis; and sister, Jackie Harness. Funeral services were Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial was in Marshall Memorial Gardens.
FSA to hold sign-up for storm damages The Van Buren County Farm Service Agency has been approved to hold a signup for the Emergency Conservation Program for damage that occurred from a recent tornado and/or high winds. The storm has caused severe damage in some areas in Van Buren county. Farms and ranches suffering severe damage may be eligible for assistance under the Emergency Conservation Program administered by the Farm Service Agency if the damage: - Will be so costly to rehabilitate that Federal assistance is or will be needed to return the land to pro-
ductive agriculture use - Is unusual and is not the type that would recur frequently in the same area - Affect the productive capacity of the farmland - Will impair or endanger the land A producer qualifying for ECP assistance may receive cost-share up to 75 percent of the eligible cost of restoration. No producer is eligible for more than $200,000 cost sharing per disaster occurrence. The minimum qualifying cost for restoration is $1,000. The following types of measures may be eligible: - Removing debris
from farmland - Restoring permanent fences Producers who have suffered a loss from the recent disaster may contact the local FSA Office and request assistance from April 6, 2017 through June 5, 2017. To be eligible for assistance, practices must not be started until all of the following are met: An application for costshare assistance has been filed; the local FSA County Committee or its representative has conducted an onsite inspection; the agency responsible for technical assistance, has made a needs determination.
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Some of the best musicians couldn’t read a note The
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As much as I enjoy writing songs and playing them, I have no formal training when it comes to reading and writing those songs. Yes, I can identify the chords; but I couldn't tell you what note I am singing at any given time. When I was a young lad, I took piano lessons for a couple of years, but shortly thereafter forgot most of what I learned. However, I still can recognize the notes on a piano keyboard, which is more than I can say for guitar (which is mostly what I play and create songs on). Growing up in the ‘60’s, I was drawn to some great music I heard on the radio. At that time, I was under the impression that those musicians were all music literate and likely had a lot of musical training in college. Later on I began to look into the background of some of these very proficient singers, musicians and songwriters, and was quite surprised to learn that many of them had no formal musical training. When asked if piano training transferred itself to the guitar, Eddie Van Halen answered, "Oh, definitely, but in a very subliminal way, because I never learned how to read, really; I used to fool the teacher. I did it all by ear." Robert Johnson (1911-1938) lived with his mother on the cotton fields. Young Robert could hardly be given formal training in music. He was a lessknown-about artist, until his recordings of
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1936 and 1937 were reissued in the year 1961 through an album, “King of the Delta Blues Singers.” According to one of his school friends, Robert was known to play the harmonica and jaw harp well. His style of singing and playing the guitar is seen to have influenced many future instrumentalists. He is today considered the master of the Mississippi Delta Blues style. Eric Clapton called him the most important blues singer that ever lived. Elvis Presley (1935-1977) is considered the King of Rock and Roll. Elvis Aaron Presley swayed the hearts of millions, but did not know the theory of music either. He had an exceptional voice, which was never formally trained. He played his guitar relying entirely upon his own sense of music. Listening to the songs of Hank Snow and Jake Hess, he developed his own style. The Beatles (The Fab Four) mesmerized the world audience with their music and songs. In a 1980 interview, John Lennon said, "None of us could read music ... None of us can write it. But, as pure musicians, (Paul and Ringo) as inspired humans to make the noise, they are as good as anybody." Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970), James Marshall, or Jimi, as he was known to the world of Rock, is known for compositions like “Purple Haze” and “The Wind Cries Mary.” He was an American singer,
guitarist, and songwriter. One of his first instruments was a one-stringed ukulele that he had found in the garbage of an older woman's home. He followed the songs of Elvis Presley and learned music by ear. As his biography mentions, his inability to read or write music made him focus better on the music he heard. The tribute paid to him in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is that he is “arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music.” Eric Clapton (b. 1945), also known as “Slowhand,” honestly shares about not being able to read music in his autobiography. He mentions his anxiety while at a guest session with Aretha Franklin as, "I felt so nervous, because I couldn't read music, and they were all playing from music sheets on stands." Besides being a blues guitarist, he is also a songwriter and singer. Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954-1990) is a popular electric guitarist in the history of blues music. His older brother Jimmie was his inspiration for taking up the guitar when he was just 7; also for trying instruments like the drums and saxophone. He learned entirely by ear, listening to songs by the Nightcaps and blues artists like Albert King, Otis Rush and Jimi Hendrix. Tommy Emmanuel (b. 1965) is known as a virtuoso guitarist and songwriter. William Thomas Emmanuel learned to play the guitar from
Now considered a blues great, Robert Johnson received little notice during his lifetime. He died mysteriously in 1938 at the age of 27. his mother when he was 4 years old. He has never been able to read music. Nonetheless, performing with the family band as a professional by the age of 6, he would not perhaps feel the need to learn it the theoretical way. Slash (b. 1965), the British-American musician, Slash Hudson is known to everyone as the former lead guitarist of Guns N' Roses. It was in the 1980's and ‘90’s that he became popular the world over. You may not want to believe it, but this guy cannot read musical notes. In an interview during Snakepit, Slash shared,
"No, I can't read music, I play by ear. I try to make what I hear (sometimes just in my head) come out of my hands into the guitar. When I write music, I usually write on my own at least to start."
I enjoy listening to these great musicians and am fascinated by their stories. You can read more about them by googling "Buzzle."
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A year ago last week county music legend Merle Haggard died on his 79th birthday. As a tribute to his friend and sometime collaborator, another legend, Willie Nelson, has released “He Won’t Ever Be Gone.” The touching tribute is included on Nelson’s new album, “God’s Problem Child,” which will be released on April 28, the day before Nelson’s 84th birthday. “Got the news this morning,” the song begins. “Knew it’d be a tough one.” They don’t make ‘em like The Red-Headed Stranger and The Hag anymore.
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Weekly pool champs were Ferrell Weaver and Winston Tucker.
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Some of the folks at the Shirley Senior Center will be celebrating the passing of the life of our dear sweet friend Opal Aldridge. Opal passed away in December 2016. She loved a party so we plan to honor her memory with a style show with her famous hats and purses. You can also bring or wear a hat and purse of your own, if you have one. Come join the fun on Monday, April 17, around 11 a.m. Hope to see you there.
I have been asked numerous times if I knew where the beautiful brick/stone building that was on the back page of last week’s paper is, so I called Amanda Berger to find out. The building is on Petit Jean Mountain. OK, now we know and can go see it for our enjoyment! A trip to the Dixie Stampede in Branson some time in April is in the planning stage. If you want to go, contact your center director. We are getting a nice reduced rate, so be sure and sign up. We have two more weekly pool winners. This time it is Ferrell Weaver and Winston Tucker. This Mr. Tucker is almost a pro at this pool playing. Hard to beat him when he is at his best.
Sunday visitors of Maureen Murray were her cousin, Dorthy and Donald Bradford of Clinton, her brother Norman Watts and Judy Roberts of Clinton, her daughter Carlene Rushing and Thelma Murray. Melba Tipton is a resident at Indian Rock Village at Fairfield Bay. Her son, Tony George of Denver, Colorado, returned home Sunday. Sarah Hawkins of Cushing, Oklahoma, visited Monday through Thursday last week with her aunt, Lois Compton. On Eater Sunday, the Settlement Baptist Church will be having a sunrise service at 6:30, breakfast at 7:30 and the morning service at 8 a.m. Sunday, Jeannie Long and Lottie Carroll had dinner with Ashley Long and her son, Isaiah, of Clinton. Jimmy and Diana Carroll of Greenbrier visited his mother, Lottie Carroll, Tuesday.
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Tommy Beckham’s uncle, Josh Beckham Jr. of Fairfield Bay, and his sister Shirley Bradford of Conway joined him for lunch at the Shirley Senior Center on Wednesday. Ken McWilliams had surgery on his back this week and he will be home Friday. The surgery was successful. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt at Shirley the Saturday before Easter.
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Wm. Easter is almost upon us! My, where has the time gone. Plant Baptist Church invites you to come to their Easter Sunday service if you do not have a home church to attend. The dogwood trees are in full bloom here on the mountain and they sure are beautiful. I hope that everyone is able to get out and enjoy what the spring has to offer us. Please keep Brenda Passmore in your prayers. She had some surgery this week and is home healing well. I have been busy getting things ready with our Kenya Mission team. I am so excited to be able to go back again this year. The Highway 110 Fire Department is still accepting items for the annual fundraiser in June. So you have time to do your spring cleaning! If you have any information to share please contact me at 501-745-4639 or
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to my first lightning bug encounter of the year. Fireflies can be hard to count but there had to be well over a dozen flying here and there. It's a sure sign that warmer weather is drawing closer although the wild blackberries have not bloomed yet. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call or text Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
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At the Crabtree Foursquare Church it's "Youth Night," Monday, 4-5:30 p.m.; "Prayer Night," Tuesday, 7-8 p.m.; "Bible Study," Wednesday, 7-8 p.m.; and on Friday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., a special "Good Friday Service." The public is always welcomed. Further west on Highway 16, Alread EHC meets on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. On Friday, 2-3 p.m., it's "Egg Hunt Preparation" in the EHC building. Any and all help, candy and small toy donations are welcomed. And then on Saturday it's the "Egg Hunt" beginning at 11 a.m., followed by lunch, in the Alread Fun Park. Burtie Harder says very few have applied for the post high school education scholarship offered to someone with ties to Alread. That increases your odds if you apply. Applications can be picked up at the Alread EHC building or call 745-5278. "Blooms of Note" going on now in the county include wisteria, money plant and mayapple. The neighbor who sent me the mayapple photo said it was the first bloom on the whole slope of mayapples behind her house. While sitting outside last week, enjoying the last of the day's light and warmth, I was treated
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Deniece Sikes is doing better since her back surgery. She has an appointment with the wound care clinic to check the incision for infection. She has got her living room done and is ready to install drapes, as soon as she finds the ones she wants. Margie Pounds and I went to Conway on Tuesday. We went bowling and then had lunch and went shopping. We made a day of it. We got home at 7:30! RG and Marva Ward, Frank, Erica and Rylan Ward and Larry, Lori and Retha Brock all went to watch Landon’s baseball tournament on Saturday. They had a win but didn’t win the tournament. Better luck next year boys. Marva and Sue Stamper visited Sindee and David Morse on Sunday. Sindee was busy planting flowers and shrubs and some trees. I’ll bet that will be pretty next year when it is well seated and gets some growth. B.E. and Ruth Webb are doing better. Ruth is still having some problems with her sinuses. They made a trip to See Neighbors on page 9
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April 11, 2017 Neighbors from page 8 Conway for B.E.’s appointment with the VA clinic. He will get a report on his tests later. Their son, Ronnie, spent a couple of weeks with them, but has returned home. Ruth was telling me about seeing a double rainbow on Wednesday. I missed them, but she said they were beautiful. She was happy because she transplanted a peonie from her field last year and thought she had killed it, but it is getting ready to bloom and has four buds. I’m hoping the rain is going to let up so I can get my garden dry enough to till. Hopefully, it will be
dry enough by next week! God bless and have a great week.
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Well it is almost Easter and I want to remind everyone to check the Scotland Community page to get the time and place for the Easter Egg Hunt on the River off Low Gap Road. Bring the kids and enjoy a great time with the family. We had frost this week and lots and lots of rain and wind. We still have to have Blackberry winter then it is definitely spring. We had several more shingles blow off in of the gym from
the wind. Ronnie Lindsey repaired the roof again on the gym and the old home ec building. We appreciate it. Almost every time the wind blows Ronnie comes and patches up the roof and he says it will not take much more patching. I know some in the community think the Scotland Community Corp. should have a new roof put on these buildings and the board thinks so too. This will take a lot of money, so we are counting on your help. We were very fortunate and with the help of our county judge, were were able to get some GTF money, a couple of years ago to replace the roof on several buildings that had
storm damage. We have been checking and that money is not available now. There will be some matching funds available maybe in late summer. The big problem is we have to have our part of the matching fund before we can apply for them. We have to make do with whatever money we can raise from the breakfast, rent and fundraisers. We need a lot of community support to make matching funds so we can replace the roofs and do more maintenance. We are planning a Soup and Salad Dinner as a fundraiser and that will be on Saturday, May 13. We will tell you more as we get all of the details. I know there
School Menus April 10-14 Shirley Schools
Monday – Breakfast: Oatmeal, cinnamon toast, applesauce. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, buttered carrots, peaches, rolls. Tuesday – Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin, fruit yogurt or cold cereal, raisins. Lunch: Ham/cheese on bun, curly fries, veggie strips, orange smiles, nobake cookie. Wednesday – Breakfast: Biscuit, sausage gravy or cereal, grapes. Lunch: Super nacho grande/ cheese, broccoli/ranch, sautéed summer squash, applesauce. Thursday – Breakfast: Banana nut muffin, cheese stick or cereal, craisins. Lunch: Oven-fried chicken, black-eyed peas, salad, biscuit/honey butter, cheery cobbler. Friday – No school April 17 – Lunch: Cheeseburger, spicy fries, baked beans, baby carrots, fruit slices/dip.
April 17-21
Monday – Breakfast: Waffles, ham slice or cold cereal, spiced apples. Lunch: Cheeseburger, spicy fries, baked beans, baby carrots, fruit slices/ dip. Tuesday – Breakfast: Sausage biscuit or cold cereal, banana. Lunch: Baked
ham, Potatoes O’Brien, buttered carrots, applesauce, jalapena rice, cheese biscuit. Wednesday – Breakfast: Ham and cheese omelet, toast/jelly, potato logs, fruit cup. Lunch: Chicken soft taco, shredded cheese, seasoned corn, broccoli/ ranch, carrot cake. Thursday – Breakfast: Bagel, cream cheese or cereal, raisels. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup/crackers, peanut butter & honey sandwich, salad, apple salad. Friday – Breakfast: Burrito, Potatoes O’Brien, strawberry/grapes. Lunch: Pork roast/gravy, mashed potatoes, green peas, salad, peach/strawberry, rolls. April 24 – Breakfast: French toast sticks or cereal, mixed fruit. Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, salad, cucumber salad, seasoned corn, peaches, iced brownie.
Clinton Elementary
Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, doughnut, pears. Lunch: Pizza, salad, corn, mixed fruit. Tuesday – Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, mixed fruit. Lunch: Baked ham, green beans, creamed potatoes, roll, cake, peaches. Wednesday – Breakfast: Pancake, orange. Lunch: Nacho salad, refried beans, cinnamon roll,
pears. Thursday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Corn dog, broccoli/ carrots/ranch, pinto beans, orange. Friday – Breakfast: Cereal, graham crackers, pears. Lunch: Fish sticks, coleslaw, baked beans, Goldfish bread, applesauce.
Clinton Junior & Senior High
Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, PB&J Uncrustables, fruit. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, bread sticks or pizza, salad, corn, juice/fruit. Tuesday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Baked ham or chicken, creamed potatoes, green beans, rolls, cake, fruit. Wednesday – Breakfast: Ham and cheese wrap, fruit. Lunch: Chicken fajita/cheese or soft taco/ cheese, refried beans, muffin, fruit/juice. Thursday – Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, blueberries. Lunch: Chicken spaghetti or lasagna, garlic bread, salad, black-eyed peas, fruit. Friday – Breakfast: Cereal, cheese stick, fruit. Lunch: Hot dog or ham & cheese Hot Pocket, slaw, cookie, baked fries, pears.
Page 9 has been lots of interest and concern and discussion about this matter on the community page. Now is a good time to state that Clinton gave the Scotland School grounds to the community to be used by the community and a corporation was formed and a board was selected. This does not mean there is any money to use except what we raise or that the board is the only ones to do the work. If you have an idea for a fundraiser to help raise money or want to volunteer to help do repairs or work on a project, please step forward and offer your help. If you think of something that will make money to put toward the roofs and
have time to help work on it, please call James Burns at 5923935 or anyone else on the board. We are talking about a considerable amount of money. So ... put your thinking caps on and discuss some ways to help with this matter. I know there are a lot of you out there that have great ideas and can get a lot done in a short length of time. Look at the great job that was done to get the Halloween Trick or Trunk downtown. It was a great success. We hope to hear from you. Have a great week and call James Burns at 5923935 if you have Scotland News and he will see that it gets into the paper.
Senior Citizens Centers April Menus
Clinton & Damascus Senior Centers
April 10: Breaded chicken strips, macaroni & cheese, beets, tropical fruit. April 11: Meatloaf, okra & tomatoes, scallop potatoes, peaches. April 12: Pepper steak over rice, green beans, roasted carrots, autumn delight. April 13: Breaded pork cutlet/gravy, mashed potatoes, squash medley, banana pudding. April 17: Chicken & dumplings, carrots, green peas, 5-cup salad. April 18: Beef tips/gravy, mashed potatoes, zesty squash, roll, berries. Clinton is open Monday-Thursday Damascus is open Tuesday and Thursday
Shirley Senior Center
April 10: Pepper steak over rice, green beans, roasted carrots, autumn delight. April 11: Pork loin/gravy, mashed potatoes, squash medley, banana pudding. April 12: Meatloaf, okra & tomatoes, mashed potatoes, peaches. April 13: Breaded chicken strips, macaroni & cheese, beets, tropical fruit. April 17: Ham & cheese sandwich, broccoli 7 cauliflower salad, apricots, poke cake. April 18: Beef tips/gravy, mashed potatoes, zesty squash, roll, berries. Shirley Center is open Monday-Thursday
Scotland Senior Center
April 10: Chopped steak/gravy, mashed potatoes, peas & carrots, bread, fruit. April 11: Cheesy salsa chicken, corn salad, broccoli, banana cake. April 12: Barbecue on bun, baked beans, coleslaw, hot applesauce. April 13: Baked ham, holiday sweet potatoes, green beans, wheat roll, fruited Jell-O. April 17: Breaded chicken strips, macaroni & cheese, beets, tropical fruit. April 18: Pepper steak w/rice, green beans, carrots, autumn delight. Scotland center is open Monday-Thursday
Fairfield Bay Senior Center
April 12 - 15, 2017
April 11: Pepper steak w/rice, green beans, roasted carrots, autumn delight. April 12: Pork loin/gravy, mashed potatoes, squash medley, roll, banana pudding. April 13: Meatloaf, zucchini & tomatoes, scalloped potatoes, peaches. April 14: Bread chicken strips, macaroni & cheese, beets, tropical fruit. April 18: Chili w/beans, corn chips, shredded cheese, coleslaw, emerald pears. Fairfield Bay center is open Tuesday-Friday
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Art on display – Clinton High School art and photography students are exhibiting their works at First Service Bank in Clinton during the month of April. Everyone is welcome to stop by and see the pieces instructor Carol Corning has inspired her students to create.
Artist shares techniques at league’s workshop Kylie Blanton and Josh Pryor dance to “Hallelujah” at the Clinton High School Prom on Saturday, April 8.
Jazz band to play at festival The South Side Bee Branch Jazz band is scheduled to perform at 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 21, at the Arkansas Jazz Festival at the Little Rock Riverfront Amphitheater. Admission is free.
Shirley School Calendar Prom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 29 FFA Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 4 Athletic Banquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 9 High School Graduation . . . . 2 p.m. May 13 Kindergarten Graduation . . . . . . . . . May 16 Students last day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 19
For the record / March Marriages
Joseph Litaker, 45, Shirley, and Teresa Bullard, 41, Fairfield Bay Blake McDaniel, 17, Shirley, and Morgan Recker, 20, Shirley Brandon Renfrow, 40, Shirley, and Carrie Hinds, 38, Shirley Cody Edwards, 26, Dennard, and Kelsie Cox, 24, Damascus Larry Guinn, 37, Clinton, and Apen White, 24, Clinton Jeffory Hahn, 29, Shirley, and Jamie Williams, 25, Shirley
Divorces
Kayla Martin vs. Johnnie Martin Shane Yatska vs. Amanda Yatska Summer Saar vs. Brandon Saar Kimberly Bigelow vs. Trent Bigelow
Bankruptcies
Clinton – Joseph D. Berk, 125 Steve St., March 7, 2017, Chapter 13. Damascus – Tyann Ellison, 288 Solomon Grove Road, March 20, 2017, Chapter 13. Clinton – Michael and Michelle Gosser, 169 Saltlick Trail, March 28, 2017, Chapter 13.
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Fairfield Bay artist Doris Sexson shared oil painting techniques in a morning demonstration to members and guests of the North Central Arkansas Artist League on March 27. Several artists painted along with her as she showed them how she mixes paint and applies it to canvas in order to produce beautiful florals. Doris has lived and painted in Fairfield Bay for 23 years. This youthful woman also says she has been a hairdresser for 61 years, adding with a laugh, “I was only 2 when I started.” She is known for her art donations to such charities as the Shirley Schools, and for her murals, some of which can be seen in a Shirley cafe, at the Hart Center and Indian Rock Village in the Bay, and at the oncology ward in Clinton at Ozark Health Medical Center. Doris has taught art for 35 years to all ages, beginning in Blytheville with a seven-year grant from the Arkansas Arts Council to teach elementary school children from kindergarten to sixth grade. Currently she teaches in her home, in between hairdressing appointments. “I stay busy,” she said.
Doris Sexson demonstrates oil painting techniques to members of the NCA Artist League. She makes up a story about each painting, saying “I want it to speak to someone.” She visualizes it before applying color, which she loves, and focuses on contrast, light against dark. “It’s such a joy and a blessing to do art … it helps your mind to stay focused,” she says. She advises students to just enjoy
Finding rest I have been a stay-at-home wife/ mom for almost nine years now. I know how it feels when you get in a valley of the “never endings.” The never ending sleepless nights … the never ending house cleaning … and the never ending crying from your babies if they have colic. You find yourself in a valley of being stressed all the time, which then becomes depression. You just want to lock yourself in the bathroom to escape and try to get just one minute of complete silence. You just want to rest. Take heart, it be-
comes easier! The rest I am talking about is probably not the rest you are thinking of. I am talking about finding rest in Jesus Christ. Psalm 62:5-6 NKJV says “My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation; I shall not be moved.” When I was in that valley of my life I did not have salvation. I could not find rest in Jesus because I did not know Him. When He saved me, everything changed. I learned to find my rest in Him. Once I started carving a time out each day for Bi-
what they do. Some of her favorite past studies included attending national art conferences in Las Vegas with several of her adult students. “I love the people here, my art friends, my mural work, my church (Eglantine Church of Christ) … so many wonderful things about living in Fairfield Bay.”
The NCA Artist League promotes artistic skills and appreciation, sponsors workshops, and exhibits art in the Bay, Clinton, and Greers Ferry. They paint together and socialize on Monday mornings at Fairfield Bay, and invite interested members to join them in their programs.
The Young Christian Homemaker
By Amanda Berger
ble study and prayer, my valley started becoming shallower. I laid the boys down for their nap, and I had myself some quiet time. During this time, I begin in prayer, followed with reading the Word. It has disciplined me to rely on Him, and by doing so it spilled out into other areas of my life where I struggled. Everything started to become easier to handle. No more stress or depression.
“For my expectation is from Him.” Psalm 62:5b NKJV He expects us to find rest in Him. Jesus expects us to be loving, not stressed out. If you find yourself in this valley of “never ending” be comforted in knowing you are not alone. Generations of mothers know what you are going through. Turn to God in prayer, and you will find rest in Jesus.
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April 11, 2017
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CHURCH PAGE
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Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ. If you can identify this Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!) Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-3530 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013
Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Baptist Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane Dennard,AR Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 4940 Highway 9 W Clinton 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462 Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273 Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781 Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 MainLine Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737
Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 745-4859 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 Shirley First Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The New Tabernacle 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467
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Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Rd Bee Branch, AR 72013 501-745-4634, 501-679-8914
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LEGAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION NO: 71PR-17-40 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMY LANE TOWERY, deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 14293 Burning Tree Dr. Victorville, CA 92395 DATE OF DEATH: July 12, 2016 An Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributees (Ancillary) was, on the 5th day of April, 2017, filed in the above referenced Court for the purpose of barring claims, potential claims and any creditors that may have a claim against the decedent’s estate consisting of the following real property located in Van Buren County, Arkansas, to-wit: STARTING AT A STONE MONUMENT AT THE NW CORNER NE¼ NE¼ SECTION 30, T-11-N, R-12-W THENCE SOUTH 330 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NE¼ NE¼ SECTION 30 TO A POINT ON THE FEE TAKING LINE OF GREER’S FERRY RESERVOIR, THE POINT OF THE BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE S45 00 E 272.2 FEET ALONG SAID FEE LINE TO A POINT; THENCE S45 00 W 272.2 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID NE¼ NE¼ SECTION 30; THENCE NORTH 385.0 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.85 ACRES AND SUBJECT TO A PERPETUAL FLOWAGE EASEMENT TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OVER THAT PORTION OF THE LAND LYING AT AND BELOW ELEVATION 491 MEAN SEA LEVEL AND SUBJECT TO 20’ ROADWAY EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERLY 20’ THERE OF. AND A PARCEL OF LAND IN NE¼ NE¼ SECTION 30, T-11-N, R-12-W, 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: STARTING AT A STONE MONUMENT AT THE NW CORNER NE¼ NE¼ SECTION 30, T-11-N, R-12-W; THENCE SOUTH 715.0 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NE¼ NE¼ SECTION 30 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE N45°00’ E 272.2 FEET TO A POINT ON THE FEE TAKING LINE OF GREERS FERRY RESERVOIR; THENCE S45°00’ E 194.5 FEET ALONG SAID FEE LINE TO A POINT; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID FEE LINE SOUTH 55.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE WEST 330.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.82 ACRES AND SUBJECT TO A PERPETUAL FLOWAGE EASEMENT TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OVER THAT PORTION OF LAND LYING AT AND BELOW ELEVATION 491, MEAN SEA LEVEL, AND SUBJECT TO 20 FOOT ROADWAY EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERLY 20 FEET THEREOF. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 11th day of April, 2017. By: /s/ Kent Tester . KENT TESTER, I.D. No. 89123 Tester Law Firm, P.A. Attorney at Law 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7077 FAX 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS RE: EIGHTEEN LOTS IN MOUNTAIN MEADOWS ESTATES CO-2017-3 NOTICE OF PETITION TO REDUCE EIGHTEEN LOTS TO ACREAGE As required by A.C.A. § 14-41-301, Et seq., notice is hereby given that a Petition by Rockey Lee Maddox has been filed in the office of the County Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas, to reduce eighteen lots described as Lots lettered D, F, G, I, L, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Z, AA, DD, and a lot reserved containing 1.26 acres of the Mountain Meadows Estates subdivision containing in the aggregate 92.84 acres in Van Buren County, Arkansas to acreage. All persons, firms, corporations, or improvement districts having objections to said reduction to acreage shall on or before 30 days from first publication of this notice appear before this Court and assert his/her title or interest in said property and demonstrate why title to this property should not be reduced to acreage. If no one has appeared within the time allowed by law, then the Petition shall be taken as confessed and the Court shall render a final decree reducing said lots to acreage. WITNESS my hand and seal of the Court this 4th day of April, 2017. PAM BRADFORD VAN BUREN COUNTY CLERK BY: /s/ Pam Bradford
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH DIVISION NO. 71PR-17-21 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TOMMY RAY BURGESS, deceased NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: P. O. Box 210 Orange Walk, Belize Central America DATE OF DEATH: JANUARY 30, 2017 Kevin Burgess was appointed Executrix of the estate of the above-named decedent on April 4, 2017. A contest of the probate can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 11th day of APRIL, 2017. KEVIN BURGESS, Executor By: /s/ Kent Tester . KENT TESTER, I.D. No. 89123 Tester Law Firm, P.A. Attorney at Law 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7077 FAX 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com
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Fishing Report
6th Annual $86,000 Hot Springs Fishing Challenge at Lake Catherine and Lake Hamilton Fish experts from the Arkansas Game and Fish Department have released 61 prize fish for the Sixth Annual Hot Springs Fishing Challenge, which began Saturday, April 1, at 6 a.m. The Challenge will end at 5 p.m. on June 30. The Challenge provides anglers the opportunity to catch tagged fish that can be redeemed for cash prizes. The contest is open to anyone with a valid Arkansas fishing license…not associated with the Hot Springs Advertising and Promotion Commission or the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The 61 tagged fish released in Lake Catherine and Lake Hamilton, are largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, white bass, crappie, and walleye. The tags will have a phone number and a
prize number on them. If a fish is caught the angler must call the number and present the fish with the tag attached. Total possible prize money if all fish are caught during the contest period is $86,000. The prize for catching “Big Al,” the top fish in the Challenge, has been increased to $15,000 for the 2017 Challenge. If all 61 of the prize fish are caught, $86,000 will be handed out to lucky anglers. Big Al is the name given to a fish — could be a largemouth bass or one of five other species — bearing the lucky 2017 Fishing Challenge tag. Since the Challenge began in 2012, no one has ever caught Big Al. For additional information call Steve Arrison at 501-3212027.
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and white and chartreuse jigs. Bass are doing real well for anglers. They are on the beds and spawning, and they are biting on white spinnerbaits and soft plastic lizards. Catfish are doing well on trotlines and limblines
Lake Conway
(updated 4-52017) Bates Field and Stream (501-4701846) said crappie are biting in the green cypress timber in about 4-6 feet on minnows
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baited with bream and trotline minnows. Bream are excellent around the shorelines on crickets and redworms. They are about 2-4 feet just off the shore. Last week the surface water temperature was in the low 60s. Water is stained after the recent rains. Water is at a normal level.
Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)
(updated 4-52017) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip ‘em All Guide Service said the Little Red has received heavy generation over the past week. Depending on any significant rain event, expectation is for generation to be reduced and then to settle into a scheduled water release pattern. For fly-fishing, we recommend gold-ribbed hare’s ear, sowbugs and streamers. Pink- and white-colored bodies on chartreuse heads are recommended for Trout Magnet spin fishing. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release.
Greers Ferry
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 460.82 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 461.44 msl). (updated 4-52017) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide
Service said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is about a foot below normal pool. Work continues on the dam gates. The bass fishing is good with a lot of fish being caught all over the water cilium and all depths, with fish in the bushes out to 30 feet. Use spinnerbaits, traps, jigs, C-rigs Texas rigs, wacky rigs, small crankbaits and flukes. The bream are moving up as well and can be caught on small crankbaits, crawlers and crickets. Catfish are being caught all over the lake as the blue bite is best with them being caught on cut bait. The crappie have improved a lot and have moved up with the water level, and fisherman can target the fish better around the bushes in the rivers and main lake on minnows, small crankbaits and jigs. The river walleye are finishing up and headed out on their journey back to the lake. The lake fish will be more active from now until June as they will try and spawn in the lake. Use jigs tipped with minnows, grubs and the like on drop-shots, and use crankbaits as well. The hybrid and white bass fishing is good all over the lake as a bunch of whites have spawned and some hybrids are trying to eat their young up the rivers and dump their eggs. The rest are in the lake trying to dump their eggs around the shoreline bushes, while a lot of the lake whites have
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moved into the smaller creeks and the rest of the fish are on structure. Use grubs, flies, in-line spinners and topwater baits for the river and creek fish; use spoons, inline spinners and swimbaits for the others.
Harris Brake Lake
(updated 4-52017) Harris Brake Lakeside Resort (501889-2745) said things must be really good these days because the anglers are hushhush about what they’re using when asked. It appears they’re catching a lot of bass, though.
Lake Overcup
(updated 4-52017) Johnny “Catfish” Banks at Overcup Bait Shop and R.V. Park (501-3549007) said water level is up about 2 feet. Clarity is muddy in the shallow water and clearing toward the deeper water. Temperature is around 64 degrees. Bream are starting to pick up around the shore and in 3 feet of water on crickets and worms. Bass are doing well on plastic worms and crankbaits around brush and shallow water. Crappie are slow but anglers are still catching some good ones, just not as many as they have in the past. Catfish are good on yo-yo's with bass minnows and on poles with shrimp bait and chicken livers.
Brewer Lake
(updated 4-52017) Larry Walters at Bones Bait Shop
(501-354-9900) said water is murky and is at low level. Surface temperature was 5860 degrees. Crappie are good. The fish are in 7-8 feet depth and biting minnows and jigs. Bass are good in 7-10 feet off the rocky points and in cover. Bream reports were fair. Nothing on catfish or white bass.
Arkansas RIver (Morrilton)
(updated 4-52017) Charley’s Hidden Harbor at Oppelo (501-354-8080) said water has been up and down due to last week’s rains. The clarity is muddy. Bass fishing is good. Bass are on the back side of jetties and in the coves. Use firetiger-colored crankbaits. Catfishing is good, with catfish also on the backside of jetties. Use skipjack and worm combinations. Crappie are in the creeks like Galla Creek, Petit Jean River, Flagg Lake CutOff, Coppers Gap and Point Remove Creek when the flows are down. In the backwater when the river is high u se minnows, chartreuse and red jigs and chartreuse heads with red bodies. Crappie reports have been fair. Bream are fair on crickets on the backside of jetties. White bass are still hanging in muddy water where it hits clear. Use Bobby Garland Baby Shad and, when they’re on top, use chatterbaits. Reports have been fair.
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Clinton Smash
April 11, 2017
Clinton Cardinals
Literary Classic scores home run By Brenda Wood
“Play ball!� These words rang out on Saturday, April 1, as excited youth took to the fields to play in the first ever Literacy Classic youth baseball tournament in Clinton. Seventeen teams from Clinton, South Side, Harrison, Quitman, Center Ridge, Concord, Quitman and Pangburn with more than 200 kids spent a great spring day playing baseball. Games
Clinton Yellow Jackets
South Side Hornets
South Side Chaos
RESULTS Literary Classic Results
12U Championship Team: Clinton Cardinals Coaches: Jason Johnson, Lee Emberton, Billy Bannister, Kevin Witt Players: Titus Johnson, Brady Emberton, Spencer Bannister, Nathan Witt, Colton Honeycutt, Colby Stewart, Tyler Robinson, Harley Tobin, Landon McNabb, Colter Davis, Randy Proffitt, Wyatt Winchester 12U Second Place Team: Clinton Yellow Jackets Coaches: Brian Henderson, Chad Brown Players: Brady Horton, Dawson Burgess, Sam Brown, Hunter Huett, Brayson Littell, Nathan Ross, Sam Solomon, Tyler Thormann, Tristen Treece, Zane Widener, Daniel Williams 10U Championship Team: Harrison Athletics 10U Second Place Team: Quitman Bull dogs 8U Championship Team: Clinton Smash Brothers Coaches: Wade Wherry, Jason McNabb, Steve Jones Players: Justin Scarberry, Colson Clute, Cole Wherry, Keegan Rose, Luke Westfall, Garrett
Green, Sage Carlo, Harold McNabb, Hayden Jones, Tyler Proffitt, Trevor Burgess 8U Second Place Team: South Side Hornets Coaches: Brian Pennington, Adam Lenard, Bridget Lenard, Derick Fortenberry Players: Caleb Pennington, Carson Pennington, Zeke Lenard, Griffin Fortenberry, Parker Wells, Cayden Duncan, Sam Smith, Luke Wilson, Ballard Hall, Kayson Watkins, Jacob Barnes 6U Championship Team: Clinton Stingers Coaches: Tom Westfall, Donnie Bates, Matt Stewart, Chris Bates Players: Cadence Warren, Abel McKnight, Jax Hink, Isaiah Long, Owen Westfall, Hunter Watson, Lance McNabb, Aaron Leslie, Gus Stewart, Luke Bates, Logan Bates 6U Second Place Team: South Side Chaos Coaches: Clint Linn, Sam Wilson, John Simmons, Jarin Mathews, Shane Newman Players: Beau Mathews, Logan Linn, Luke Acre, Sawyer Wilson, Seth Simmons, Brayden Newman, Rowdy Wooten, Easton Lankford, Bryson Black, Logan Valentine, Logan Marshal
were played both at the City Park softball fields and the Clinton School fields starting early in the morning and lasting almost to midnight. Parking lots were full as an estimated crowd of 650 enjoyed watching the games. Community involvement was high with many city of Clinton workers helping as well as 50 coaches and 12 umpires. Fifty Literacy Council volunteers staffed the concession
stands. Many coaches and parents were heard saying they were glad there was a tournament in Clinton and hoped that there would be another one next year. The tournament was sponsored by the Van Buren County Literacy Council. Net proceeds from the tournament will help the Literacy Council teach adults who need assistance in improving their reading, writing and math skills.
Clinton Stingers