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Councilman: Can’t keep delaying water projects The Clinton Water Department is ready to attack the 10-year capital improvement plan. Water Department manager Richard Hink told the Clinton City Council last week that $500,000 has been budgeted in for 2017. Hink said he would propose ways to fund the projects at the next City Council meeting. Hink also reported that there was a 23 percent water loss for the month. He said a leak near the hospital was the cause because surgeries had been scheduled and the hospital had to have water. Councilman Timothy Barnes said the city must stop “kicking the can down the road” and take care of the problems in the water system. “We can’t drive the car forward by looking out the rear view mirror,” Barnes said. He noted that three engineering reports all say the same things about the 42-year-old water system and that the

city can’t wait another 10 or 15 years to do something. Also at the meeting: Mayor Richard McCormac told councilors he wants suggestions on how to proceed on a city business license ordinance by April 21 for consideration at the May meeting. The mayor said complaints about Media 3 cable seemed to be decreasing. City attorney Matt Gilmore noted that the city’s contract with the company is up in October 2018. Parks Department head Charles Wilson said the city needs a new mower for the ball fields at the school. The new playground equipment is almost ready for children, and it’s “super nice,” he said. Police Chief John Willoughby reported that accidents on Highway 65 in Clinton have decreased since officers have been “slowing them (drivSee Water on page 4

Arkansas Supreme Court Justices (from left) Josephine Hart, Karen Baker, John Dan Kemp, Courtney Goodson, Rhonda Wood and Shawn Womack hold court in Clinton on Thursday. Justice Robin Wynne was not present.

Supreme Court comes to town The Arkansas Supreme Court came to town last week, holding court at the Clinton Schools Auditorium. Students from Clinton, Shirley, South Side-Bee Branch, Nemo Vista and Marshall were in attendance as well as a handful of lawyers, businessmen and other townsfolk. Officers from the Clinton Police Department, Van Buren County sheriff’s office and Arkansas State Police also were present to provide security at the event.

After adjourning, the justices met with groups of students to answer questions and explain more about how the Supreme Court works. The case the justices were hearing was CV-16-545, Department of Arkansas State Police v. Keech Law Firm, involving the Freedom of Information law. Harding University Professor Ruby Lowery Stapleton was murdered in Searcy in 1963 and her slaying has never been solved. In

2013, Stapleton’s family requested that they be allowed to view the case file, but the State Police contend the investigation is ongoing and therefore they do not have to release the file. To complicate the case further, investigators did allow the family to see the file in 1993. The family appealed the 2013 decision, and after reviewing the file himself, Pulaski Circuit Judge Mackie Pierce ruled in Au-

gust 2014 that the case is not an open and ongoing investigation and the family should have access to the file. Arkansas State Police appealed to the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Dan Kemp noted that the Arkansas court is one of the fastest in the nation to render its decisions, averaging about two weeks before handing down its rulings. The court reconvenes Thursday in Little Rock.

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Brown wins coaching honor

On the lookout for eggs -- Clinton kindergarteners had an Easter egg hunt last week. They hunted down over a thousand eggs. The Easter bunny made a surprise visit to see the kids. (Photo by Cindy Bradley)

Library to show movie filmed in Scotland Next month marks 58 years since Meridian Productions of Kansas City came to Scotland, Arkansas, to make a movie. Local historian Mary Jean Hall wasn’t living there at the time, but she spent years collecting artifacts, clippings and memories of the movie-making experience, much of which is on display at the Van Buren County Library in Clinton. Sixteen minutes of the movie takes place in Scotland, and the town

already mostly had the look the filmmakers needed for their western. It originally was titled “Ordeal at Dry Red” and “Aces and Eights” before being released in 1962 as “Terror at Black Falls.” A few false fronts on the stores and signs like “Crowley’s Saloon” completed the look. A handful of locals, all deceased now, including Tom Jones, Albert Frye, G.Z. McCaslin, James Black, Clyde Haines and Earl Gardner, appeared as cowboys in

the movie alongside stars House Peters Jr. and Peter Mamakos. Peters remembered the experience in his autobiography, writing that he shared some moonshine with a Clinton druggist during his stay. The movie showed at the Clinton Theater in 1962 and again in 1964. At 2 p.m. April 29 you will have another chance to see it, this time at the county library. Space is limited, so call 745-2100 to reserve a seat. Admission is free.

Part of Scotland historian Mary Jean Hall’s memorabilia from “Terror at Black Falls” is on display at the Van Buren County Library in Clinton.

Shirley Blue Devils boys basketball coach Keith Brown has been named Coach of the Year for Class A boys. The award was announced Friday night at the Arkansas Basketball Coaches Association awards banquet at the Benton Event Center. Brown took his team to the Class A State championship game last month, the first time Shirley has made it to the finals. The team lost to the Guy-Perkins Thunderbirds. Guy standouts Jahcoree Ealy and Josh Ballard made the “Starting Five” team. Wes Smith, who led Jonesboro to an undefeated run to the 6A championship and earned a national Coach of the Year honor, was named Overall Boys Coach of the Year in Arkansas. Vic Rimmer, who led Fayetteville to the 7A girls state title, was voted Overall Girls Coach of the Year.

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School Menus Shirley Schools 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.

April 24-27

Monday – Breakfast: French toast sticks or cereal, mixed fruit. Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, salad, cucumber salad, seasoned corn, peaches, iced brownie. Tuesday – Breakfast: Biscuit & gravy, scrambled eggs or cereal, peaches. Lunch: Taco soup, homemade tortilla chips/salsa, refried beans, broccoli trees, apple slices/caramel dip. Wednesday – Breakfast: Parfait, granola or cereal. Lunch: Ham & cheese pocket, tater tots, veggie strips, baked beans, grapes, salad. Thursday – Breakfast: Oatmeal, cinnamon toast, applesauce. Lunch: Hamburger steak/ gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, buttered carrots, summer fruit salad, garlic toast.

Clinton Elementary April 17-21

Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, graham crackers, peaches. Lunch: Pizza quesadilla, coleslaw, corn, applesauce.

Tuesday – Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, pears. Lunch: Baked turkey, green beans, creamed potatoes, roll, peaches. Wednesday – Breakfast: Pancake pup, mixed fruit. Lunch: Soft taco, refried beans, mixed fruit, no-bake cookie. Thursday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, applesauce. April 24-28

April 24-27

Clinton Junior & Senior High April 17-21

Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, graham crackers, fruit. Lunch: Chicken tenders, French bread or corn dogs, salad, green beans, peaches/smoothie. Tuesday – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Pizza quesadilla or chicken fajita flatbread melt, salad, corn, juice/ fruit. Wednesday – Breakfast: Chicken and biscuit, honey, fruit. Lunch: Breaded pork patty or Salisbury steak, creamed potatoes, broccoli and cheese, rolls, fruit. Thursday – Breakfast: Pancake pup, fruit. Lunch: Mexican pie or burrito/chili, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, applesauce/peach cup. Friday – Breakfast: Cereal, French toast sticks, hot cinnamon apples. Lunch: Turkey and cheese on sub bun or pork rib patty on bun, tater tots, coleslaw, pears. In honor of his service – Fred W. Binns of Choctaw, a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War, received a Quilt of Valor on April 6, 2017. He is 89 years old.

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Click It or Ticket! – Six out of 10 children killed in traffic accidents are not buckled up and up to half of them would survive if they had been using seat belts, according to researchers. The South Side High School Safe School initiative has been checking to see who is wearing their seatbelts as they pull into the school. Then the committee showed a video to the student body that shared how there is room to live inside your car, even in the case of a crash, if drivers just buckle up. On April 7, the group painted the words “Buckle Up” on the entrance to the school. Pictured are Griffin Smith, A.J. Matthews, Maci Guinn, Resource Officer Randy Churches, Caitlyn Cooper, and Nathan Ogle. (By Emily Payne/South Side student journalist)

Calendar Van Buren County Judge Roger Hooper continues his “Road Show” in Shirley at City Hall on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. There will be a slideshow presentation about the past, present, and future road improvements and the economic developments of the county. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. The Clinton High School drama department presents “Singin’ in the Rain” at 7 p.m. April 21 and 5 p.m. April 22 at the Clinton Auditorium. $9 for adults; $5 for children and students.

Sterling Scholar speaker, Dr. Kevin Browne, Ph.D., University of Central Arkansas, presents Got Shakespeare? from 11:30-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at the Little Red Restaurant/Indian Hills Country Club. The presentation is free. For more information contact the Fairfield Bay Community Education Center 501-884-4440. Let everyone know what’s going on with your club or community by sending your events to voiceeditor@artelco.com.

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The queen and her court - Lucy Evans is the 2017 Queen of Ozark Health Nursing and Rehab Center and will compete in the district pageant in Mountain Home later this year. The 11 ladies who entered were treated to a day of pampering with hair, nails and makeup done in the beauty shop. Flowers were provided by Bruce's Flowers and sashes by Sew What Sewing. Jacket Harmony from Clinton High School provided the entertainment. Judges were Clinton Mayor Richard McCormac, Police Chief John Willoughby and Fire Chief D.L. Webb.

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Obituaries 2017 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas. Burial was in Quattlebaum Cemetery.

Laverda Mitchell

E. Laverda Mitchell, 85, of Greenbrier was born July 16, 1931 in Archey Valley, Arkansas to the late Elmer and Leona (Goats) Isaac and passed from this life April 10, 2017 in Greenbrier. Laverda was an exceptional caregiver and took great pleasure in meeting the needs of her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, (father of her children) Clifton Hal Williams, her husband C.D. Mitchell, one sister, Velda Keeling, two brothers, David Isaac and Bill Isaac. Left to cherish her memory are her beloved children, Karen Wolfe (Dan), Jerry Williams and Donnie Williams; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Opie and Dennis Isaac; a sister, Melba MacLennon; and other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Thursday, April 13,

Carol Schwantes

Carol Elaine Schwantes, 63, of Dennard, passed away April 10, 2017 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born in Aiken, North Carolina on December 15, 1953 to Thomas C. and Edith Gant Fogle. Carol was a homemaker, a member of Grace Ridge Baptist Church and enjoyed crafts. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 43 years, Jack Schwantes; son, Micheal Schwantes of Atlanta, Georgia; siblings Dorothy Thomas, Charles Fogle and Jean Fogle; as well as several nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Carol was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Thomas Lee and Robert. Visitation was Thursday, April 13,

Cemetery News There will be a workday at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Alread on Saturday, April 29. Bring your work tools and your lunch.

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2017, at Clinton Funeral Service. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2017, at Faith Baptist Church in Dennard. Pallbearers were Don Stapleton, Matthew Johnson, Doug Harper, Lonnie Dentmore, Micheal Schwantes and Jackie Henchey. A memorial fund has been established at Clinton Funeral Service.

Melba Williams

Melba Harper Williams passed away at her home March 27, 2017, in Roseville, California after a lengthy illness. She was born September 14, 1928, in the Pleasant Valley Community near Shirley to Thad and Lena Harper. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lindy Williams; son Steven; and sister Blanch Lankford. She is survived by one daughter, Debbie Marcoux (Jim) of San Marcus, Tex-

George Stark

On April 7, 2017, a gentle soul arrived in heaven to begin an eternal life. George Scott Stark was born in Morganton, Arkansas, on September 26, 1942. During these 74 years, Scott contributed an abundance of joy and guidance to those fortunate enough to have crossed his path. He was a loving husband, son, father, brother and friend. Scott was preceded in death by his parents, Truett and Avis Van Nada Stark; wife Susan Stark; and brothers, Dean Stark, Kent Stark and Nick Stark. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Cathy Stark of Heber Springs, Arkansas; son, Shane Stark of Batesville, Arkansas; daughter, Stacy Bangert (Jon) of Tucson, Arizona; six grandchildren;

Livestock program sign-up The Van Buren County Farm Service Agency County Committee would like to announce that producers may make application for Livestock Forage Disaster Program benefits in Van Buren County. The LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers that have suffered grazing

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as; granddaughter Jessica Hall; grandson David Marcoux (Beth); several great-grandchildren, all of Austin, Texas; and many other relatives and friends in the Clinton-Shirley area.

ers) down.” Willoughby also said the department needs about $12,000 to purchase a drug-sniffing dog. The price would include a vehicle insert for the dog.

losses because of qualifying drought. The qualifying crops for this program are small grains that were sown last fall, for example, wheat, rye grass for grazing. Call the Van Buren County Farm Service Agency office to see if you are eligible for this program, 501-745-5161 Ext. 112.

Fire Chief D.L. Webb said the department had only a couple of calls for the month, including a false alarm at McDonald’s and a grassfire on Shake Rag Road. He said a meeting will take place next month to discuss having a mock drill.

April 18, 2017 brother, Terry Stark (Sterline) of Rose Bud, Arkansas; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Scott was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War stationed in Germany. Once his military service was complete, he taught for more than 25 years. He truly loved people and was a light of inspiration to many. Scott was active in area churches, and served as a deacon and music minister at the West Side Baptist Church in Greers Ferry, Arkansas, for 28 years. For 30 years, he was a member of the Greers Ferry Bluegrass Band. He currently was a member of the Heber Springs Christian Church. He also enjoyed fishing with his buddies. A celebration of Scott's life was held Friday, April 14, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the South Side Baptist Church, Heber Springs.

James Evans

James Eric Evans, born July 23, 1977 to Dan and Winnia Sue Hol-

ley Evans, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away on April 7, 2017, at the age of 39 years. He was a mechanic and his religious belief was Baptist. He enjoyed working on cars and being with his children. James was preceded in death by his grandmother Collen Holley and grandfather Dessie Holley, also Ralph Evans and Vernice Evans and Paul Dick Sr. He is survived by his wife of 15 years Shawna Dick Evans of Quitman; his parents Dan and Winnia Sue Evans of Bee Branch; three daughters, Destiny Willis and husband Jim of Greenbrier, Kristian Amy Evans of Quitman and Mackenzie Cox and Cassey Phillips of Quitman; two sons, Jerry Evans and James Evans of Quitman; a brother, Jason Evans of Bee Branch; a sister, Susan Spurrier of Quitman; three grandchildren, Gracie Kelley, Sammie Jo Willis and Asher Blaize Phillips; and many other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Family Funeral Service and funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the chapel. Interment was in Goodloe Cemetery in Quitman, Arkansas.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: I would like to take this time to let Wyndham and its employees know how much I appreciated their help and kindness, letting people know my name and number, and about what I did at the museum (in Fairfield Bay). My efforts would not have been success-

ful without you. I would also like to let the historical societies in Heber Springs, Clinton and Shirley and all the people I had coffee with that took the time to share their stories that I have left the museum because of the choices that were presented to me. Marilyn Robertson

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Writer's Corner Homeless in Spring

The cardinal’s feathers contrasted sharply with the hedge bush. He flitted noisily nearby until the buzzing hushed. In disarray, the bush fell to the daisy-dotted ground— a hand reached to gather the limbs, then stopped at a soft, cheeping sound. A nest of twigs and twine— home of featherless bird babies— once secure in the fork of the limbs, now lay scattered in the daisies. The cheep-cheep of the birdies could no longer be denied; the big man picked them up, and with no one looking, cried.

Spring is

as warm as sun on robin’s breast as soft as yarn in blackbird’s nest as cool as breezes when they blow as white as gentle flakes of snow as tasty as sunflower seeds or nasty as tough bitterweeds–– polecat babies in black and white, who stir a stink in dark of night, tornado winds that scalp the hills

Freeda Baker Nichols

Stewards of The Gospel (Stay Focused)

Each generation takes responsibility of the Holy Scriptures, as trustees in the spiritual stewardship, with sustainable goals. In the study of the Bible everything depends on: Split second timing. It calls for precision thinking, and laser beam accuracy, with imaginative initiatives, and unlimited boundaries, with supernatural believing faith, that as a radar, sees through the fog! Fear not, the answer is on the way, with the velocity of a speeding arrow under rapid fire, aimed at everybody’s heart, the bullseye center of emotion, piercing asunder the thought

and crack the eggs of whippoorwills–– a “fraidy hole” ––a cellar deep where even greenish frogs can creep a rain surprise in hasty splash that brings forth thunder with a flash newborn kittens in loft of hay song of sparrow at end of day–– dogwood blossoms in Arkansas, a welcome time chock-full of awe. Freeda Baker Nichols

and intent of the heart. This is the power and purpose of the study of the Bible, God’s Holy Word. May we earnestly say “As it is written, so let it be done,” making God’s will the front and center of our lives, in this modern age of cutting edge technology. “If we think we can, we can. If we think we can’t – we can’t.” Mankind is always moving toward the direction of their most dominant thought. “My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him.” Psalms 62:5 What we send out mentally and spiritually will return to us. “Nothing will be denied man what he imagines to do.” Genesis 11:6 We become what we are in our thought. Faith sees the invisible, believes the impossible, and achieves the incredible. God give his people Trust in having the advantage for Truth united in Christian theology,

as stewards of the Gospel, stay focused. “Line upon line – Precept upon precept.” Isaiah 28:10 “And this is eternal life that they might know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou has sent.” John 17:3 “Then they that feared the Lord spoke often one to another, and the Lord harkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name.” Malachi 3:16 (Prayer) “Father open our eyes so that we might focus on what we can do for you rather than on what we can’t do. And thank you for all that you do for us through Christ ‘who strengthens us’.” Amen Loreda Ellis March 17, 2016

I destroy homes, I tear families apart Take your children, and that’s just the start I’m more costly than diamonds more precious than gold The sorrow I bring is a sight to behold If you need me, remember I’m easily found I live all around you, in schools and in town I live with the rich, I live with the poor I live down the streets, and maybe next door I’m made in a lab, but not like you think I can be made under the kitchen sink In your child’s closet, and even in the woods If this scares you to death, well it certainly should I have many names, but there’s one you know best I’m sure you’ve heard of me, my name is crystal meth My power is awesome, try me and you’ll see But if you do, you may never break free Just try me once and I might let you go But try me twice, and I’ll own your soul When I possess you, you’ll steal and you’ll lie You do what you have to – just to get high The crimes you’ll commit for my narcotic charms Will be worth the pleasure you’ll feel in your arms, Your lungs and your nose You’ll lie to your mother, you’ll steal from your dad When you see their tears, you should feel sad But you’ll forget your morals and how you were raised I’ll be your conscience, I’ll teach you my ways I take kids from parents, and parents from kids I turn people from God and separate friends I’ll take everything from you, your looks and your pride I’ll be with you always – right by your side You’ll give up everything – your family, your home Your friends, your money, then you’ll be alone I’ll take and take, till you have nothing more to give When I’m finished with you, you’ll be lucky to live If you try me be warned – this is no game If given the chance, I’ll drive you insane I’ll ravish your body, I’ll control your mind I’ll own you completely, your soul will be mine The nightmares I’ll give you while lying in bed The voices you’ll hear from inside your head The sweats, the shakes, the visions you’ll see I want you to know, these are all gifts from me But then it’s too late and you’ll know in your heart That you are mine and we shall not part You’ll regret that you tried me, they always do But you came to me, not I to you You knew this would happen, many times you were told But you challenged my power, and chose to be bold You could have said no, and just walked away If you could live that day over, now what would you say? I’ll be your master, you will be my slave I’ll even go with you when you go to your grave Now that you have met me, what will you do? Will you try me or not? It’s all up to you I can bring you more misery than words can tell Come take my hand, let me lead you to hell. Billy Gardner

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Entertainment The

Music Scene

Patsy Ward Formosa

Jeff Stansbery

Who writes the songs? Barry Manilow had some hit songs back in the 1970's such as "Mandy" and his No. 1 hit in 1975 "I Write the Songs." He was a true songwriter as well as performer; and he sang those memorable lyrics which echoed, "I write the songs that make the whole world sing," but songwriting has become an industry instead of an art according to many in music circles. "Write me a hit by teatime" seems to be the anthem of a new world order of professional songwriters. Perhaps it would be wise to look in retrospect at how this all may have transpired given the history of songwriting and the performers who made the songs hits. On the "Elvis History Blog" there is a list of his favorite songwriters such as Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller (who were already among the business's best rhythm and blues and rock 'n' roll songwriters). Elvis Presley was not a "singer-songwriter." He had a unique talent for interpreting songs, injecting his own brand of emotion, energy, and feeling into them. For most of his career, both sides of any Presley single usually made it into the Top 100 just because his name was on the label. To climb within the Top 25 on the Billboard chart, however, indicated the recording had the characteristics of a "hit" song. Even with that qualifier, there is a large group of eligible songs. Elvis placed 71 recordings in the Top 25, and involved in their composition were 85 different writers. Some of those names may surprise you. Many people don't realize that Eddie Rabbitt was responsible for penning Elvis' big hit "Kentucky Rain." Elton John only composed the music to his songs. The lyrics came primarily from longtime songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin. Frank Sinatra had a larger-thanlife voice, but there was an entire rotating team of songwriters behind many of Sinatra's beloved studio albums. Bart Howard wrote "Fly Me to the Moon." Charles

Singleton and Eddie Snyder wrote "Strangers in the Night," and Paul Anka wrote the memorable song "My Way." Diana Ross was lead singer for the Supremes (the most popular Motown act of the 1960's), and was an equally accomplished solo artist; but she was rarely in charge of the music and lyrics that made it onto her records. One notable songwriting team was Holland-Dozier-Holland who penned the Supremes' hit, "Where Did Our Love Go?" Whitney Houston's very versatile voice was filled with intense emotion; but she is credited with co-writing only two songs - "Count On Me," and "Whatchulookinat." Marvin Gaye was another founder of the Motown sound, and he continued to thrive into the 1970's covering other songs and recording songs specifically chosen for him. So, who are those songwriters who write the songs that make the whole world sing? Robert Allen Zimmerman also known as Bob Dylan was born in 1941 and his songwriting career really took off in the early 1960's. Dylan recorded quite a few of his own songs, but many of them became bigger hits by other artists. Joan Baez, Peter, Paul and Mary, the Byrds, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Tom Petty and George Harrison, just to name a few, took his songs and customized them for their particular sound. It was so successful that Bob Dylan songs are still being sung today by newer artists; and those listening to them don't have a clue he wrote them. Modern groups and the Dylan covers they perform include Phoenix - "Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands"; Coldplay - "Simple Twist of Fate"; The White Stripes - "Love Sick"; Karen O and the Million Dollar Bashers - "Highwy 61 Revisited"; Cage the Elephant - "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll"; Jeff Buckley - "I Shall Be Released"; KeSha "Don't Think Twice

it's alright." The fifth song John Denver ever wrote was a smash hit entitled "Leaving On a Jet Plane" for Peter, Paul and Mary back in 1969. He wrote a lot of hit songs that he sang as well. Many don't realize this, but the hit song "Joy to the World" by Three Dog Night was actually written by Hoyt Axton, as was a rock song that Steppenwolf performed back in the 1960's entitled "The Pusher." Perhaps one of the most influential female songwriters of our time is Carole King. She wrote her first No. 1 hit, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" at the tender age of 17. King has arguably become the most celebrated and iconic singer-songwriter of all time. She often co-wrote with her then-husband, Gerry Goffin. Together they wrote dozens of chart hits like, "Take Good Care of My Baby" (Bobby Vee, 1961), "Locomotion" (Little Eva, 1962), "Chains" (The Cookies, 1962 and the Beatles, 1963), "One Fine Day" (The Chiffons, 1963), "Hey Girl" (Freddie Scott, 1963), "I'm Into Something Good" (Herman's Hermits, 1964) "Just Once in My Life" (with Phil Spector for the Righteous Brothers, 1965), and "Don't Bring Me Down" (the Animals, 1966). To date, more than 400 of her compositions have been recorded by more than 1,000 artists, resulting in 100 hit singles. King's 1971 solo album, "Tapestry," spawned four Grammy awards. While she was recording her own album, she wrote "You've Got a Friend" for James Taylor. That song went all the way to No. 1! It may surprise you who writes some of the songs we are familiar with these days. Just because someone recorded them and made them famous by their presentation, doesn't mean the song originated with them. It might be a fun exercise the next time you hear a song you really like to explore who wrote that song. It could surprise you. It surprises me all the time.

JR and I went to town last Saturday and hit a yard sale and then went shopping. I enjoy going to Walmart and visiting with everyone. I’ve been trying to till my garden again so I can start planting. It is so wet, my tiller about got stuck in the mud! I’ve also been doing some weed eating. That is a nasty job! I had weeds and grass stuck all over me. Formosa EH Club had our meeting on Tuesday. We missed our president, Earlene Brecheen, hopefully she will make the next one. I think her husband was having a birthday celebration; happy birthday, Bill. We put up some new curtains in the community center. They look nice. I visited with DeLane Story on Tuesday evening. I enjoyed the visit and hopefully we got something accomplished. JR has an appointment with his dermatologist on Friday, so we are off to Conway. Our bowling team is getting ready to go to Springdale for our

state tournament in the near future. We are looking forward to that. I stopped by Joyce Nicholson’s for a few minutes on Tuesday. She was looking forward to her daughter, Evelyn Allen of Indiana arriving in a day or two. I know they will have a good visit. I haven’t been able to collect much news for the past week, so until next time, God bless you all with a good week.

Thelma Murray Shirley

Visiting Ruth Hodge this weekend was her nephew Jerry Hensley of Little Rock. Saturday, Thelma Murray visited Ruth Hodge, then stopped by Weldon Smith’s. He told me to tell everyone he is alive and doing well. He took treatments for cancer and was in hospice care

in Oklahoma, then he began to recover and was told that he no longer qualified for hospice care, so he returned home and is thinking about going back to work at KFFB radio station. I stopped by and said hello to Lisa and Phillip Burgess, visited with Ben and Veatrice Hunt, they are doing well; I also visited with Sammie and Brenda Brown. Over 80 attended the first Friday night singing at Shady Grove Baptist Church. Billy and Becky Burgess visited Billy’s aunt, Esther Turney of St. Joseph, Michigan, last week. Calla Linn attended the Linn family reunion last weekend at the Petit Jean conference room in Clinton. The Settlement Baptist Church has called Mitchell Meadows as their pastor. They will be hosting mission Shirley on May 6. It will be a one-day mission project. Anyone in Shirley who needs yard work or something done around their house can contact Brother Gene See Neighbors on page 7

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Wedding shower set A wedding shower in honor of Weston Smith and Lindsey Steele will be held from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at the home of Cheryl Smith, 586 Barrens Community Road, Clinton. The couple is registered at Walmart. Weston is the son of David and Connie Smith.

Get to lifting Weightlifting isn’t just for those looking to get big and bulky, it will also get you toned and looking great. And don’t worry, ladies, it is a myth that you will gain too much muscle and look like a man. The hormone make-up of our bodies makes this impossible so you have no excuses and the benefits are many! It reduces the risk of osteoporosis by increasing bone density. It lowers your risk for heart disease, it raises your metabolism (which can stay elevated for up to 39 hours after working out so you continue to burn calories long after your workout is over), it is a mood booster, it burns fat and creates muscle, you get stronger, you’ll increase your flexibility and stability and decrease your risk of injury. This is not only important for us now, but think

Neighbors from page 6 Tanner at 745-8745 to let him know where you live and what you need done. The Bible teaches us to ask to receive. If you would like to volunteer that day, sign up and show up. We will enjoy it.

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Geri’s Fit Tips of how important this is as we age. A lot of falls are associated with poor balance and weakened muscle fibers. You will have better speed and endurance and I promise you will see results. I’ve seen more results in my body composition in the last three months (since I started lifting weights) than I have in years of only doing cardio. Not only does it feel great, but I find my weight doesn’t bounce around as much. Also, it’s amazing to actually be able to lift things or open jars. So get some weights and get to lifting! – Geri Cabana, RN

Program set at church

A program celebrating biblical women will be presented at the Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church during Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. April 30. The Kirk women created this elaborate program 30 years ago, designing a narrative, costumes, and stage setting. In addition to an occasional performance locally, the entire program has been shipped to churches of all denominations all over the United States. The Celebration of Biblical Women is a colorful, interesting presentation that has become a mission for the Presbyterian Women of the Kirk, and is a means of sharing the Bible in a way that brings Scripture to life. The entire community is welcome to attend. Refreshments prepared by the church women will be served following the program in Fellowship Hall.

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I am sure that most of you have heard that Richard Collins Jr. had a fall and has a broken hip and I am not sure of all of the damage. He had surgery yesterday. Robert Felton had some stints put in and he is home and feeling much better. Also Starla Mackey had a stint put in and she is up and about. Let’s remember them in our prayers. Scotland Senior Center is planning a game day the first Saturday in May. They will have bingo, food and they are planning a Pool Tournament. There will be an entry fee for the pool tournament and cash prizes for the top three finishers. You can preregister or do it at 9:30 on the game day. They will be having a sponsor for this event and there will be good prizes for the tournament as well as for bingo. For more information call the Scotland Senior Center at 592-

3377. There will be a lot of Easter Egg Hunts this Easter Sunday. Maybe the rain will hold off until the little ones find all of the eggs. Have a safe and Happy Easter and do not forget the reason for this holiday. If anyone has Scotland News call James Burns 592-3935 and he will see that it gets into the paper.

accelerated. I ate the first radish from my garden. Simply delicious. And I had another snake encounter, a 3-4-foot black snake. It's warmed enough recently that the pit vipers could be out and about. Caution is in order. "Blooms of Note" going on now: wild iris, grancy graybeard, wild larkspur, early spiderwort, wild geranium, snowball bush and red honeysuckle. If I miss something let me know. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call or text Jeff Burgess 7451249.

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The pollen is sure thick up here on the mountain. It has our allergies kicked into overdrive. We have had a few birthdays this week! Happy Birthday to David Lowrance! Deb and Dan Prout's nephew Jacob Prout, happy birthday Jacob! Happy birthday to our youngest son, Hunter Berger! Please continue to pray for a speedy recovery for Brenda Passmore. There was an ATV accident on our dirt road. It had turned over and caught on fire. Thankfully nobody was hurt and

Kay Weaver Jeff Burgess Crabtree

Earth Day Celebration, Saturday in Alread. Cleanup begins at 9 a.m., potluck at noon and horseshoe tourney follows. A neighbor called to say the hummingbirds were back at her feeders. The long view through the forest disappeared this past week as leaf-out

Senior Centers

The Senior Center is taking a trip to Branson on April 29. Sign up with Heather at 745-2544 as soon as possible if you’d like to go. There will be a Car Show fundraiser in the Clinton Schools parking lot behind the Senior Center on May 6. Hope to see you there.

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April 18: Beef tips/gravy, mashed potatoes, zesty squash, roll, berries. April 19: Sweet and sour chicken/rice, Chinese mixed vegetables, egg roll, Mandarin oranges, fortune cookie. April 20: Oven fried chicken, au gratin potatoes, spinach, pineapple pie. April 24: Spring chicken salad on lettuce, vegetable collage, crackers, vanilla ice cream. April 25: Spaghetti & meat sauce, Italian green beans, garlic bread, hot apples and cinnamon brown sugar. April 26: Hamburger, potato salad, fruit. Clinton is open Monday-Thursday Damascus is open Tuesday and Thursday

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the fire department was able to extinguish the flames before the woods caught on fire. It has been a busy week for me. We got our plane tickets purchased for our Mission trip. We had Hunter’s party at the park in Clinton, but they had already taken down much of the play equipment. The Berger family had their first reunion in almost seven years! I know my husband and his family sure enjoyed visiting with everyone. If you have any news to share please contact me at: 501745-4639 or e-mail: paigeberger2013@ gmail.com

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April 18: Pepper steak w/rice, green beans, carrots, autumn delight. April 19: Pinto beans/ham, sliced tomato & onion, cooked cabbage, cornbread, yellow cake/strawberries. April 20: Meatloaf, okra & tomatoes, au gratin potatoes, bread, peaches. April 24: Herb chicken, salad, California blend vegetables, bread, fruit cocktail. April 25: Spaghetti & meat sauce, Italian green beans, garlic bread, hot apples w/cinnamon and brown sugar. April 26: Tuna salad sandwich, broccoli slaw, tomatoes wedges, light lemon cheese cake. Scotland center is open Monday-Thursday

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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. April 19: Sweet & sour chicken/rice, Chinese mixed vegetables, egg roll, Mandarin oranges, fortune cookie. April 20: Ham, turkey & cheese sandwich, broccoli & cauliflower salad, apricots, poke cake. April 21: Oven fried chicken, au gratin potatoes, spinach, pineapple pie. April 25: Spaghetti & meat sauce, Italian green beans, garlic bread, hot apples and cinnamon brown sugar. April 26: White beans/ham, mixed greens, vinaigrette tomatoes, cornbread, peach cobbler. Fairfield Bay center is open Tuesday-Friday

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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. April 28, 2017; drawing will be held at 4 p.m. April 28. This month's Word Find sponsor is Golden Girls Clothing store, 296 Ingram St., Ste. A, Clinton.

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Now we're having a contest to see who can sell the most subscriptions to The Voice of Van Buren County. From March 1st through May 1st, 2017, whoever sells the most one-year subscriptions to the Voice wins $100 cash! Just bring in completed subscription forms (make as many copies as you need) along with the payment in cash or a check -- $25/year in county, $35/year outside of Van Buren County -and whoever sells the most WINS $100!

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Fishing Report

Big Catch, fishing clinic set for next week

The largest community fishing event in Arkansas returns to MacArthur Park in Little Rock on Saturday, April 22, and it's free. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Family and Community Fishing Program has partnered with Community First Alliance, Inc. and many Arkansas-based sponsors to host The Big Catch, a day full of fun, food,

games and prizes for the entire family. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with registration onsite beginning at 7:30 p.m. In addition to a pond stocked with keeper-sized catfish, families can enjoy archery and BB gun shooting, compliments of the AGFC. Prizes will be awarded for fish caught during the event, and participants are welcome to

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bugs. Pounding the banks with streamers is also an effective method during high water conditions. For Trout Magnet fishing use long leaders and heavy weight using cotton candy- and pink-colored bodies on silver and chartreuse jigheads. Concentrate on pools along the banks. Key for both fly-fishing and Trout Magnet fishing during heavy generation is the ability to get and maintain a good presentation of the fly or Trout Magnet. Always check before

Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater)

(updated 4-122017) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip ‘em All Guide Service said the Little Red has received at least one unit of generation, 24 hours a day, over the past week. This generation pattern has eliminated safe wade fishing conditions. If drift fishing, you will want to use long leaders and weighted San Juan worms, micro jigs or sow-

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keep their catch for a delicious fish dinner at home. “We’ll even have demonstrations on how to clean and cook your fish, presented by the Pulaski Tech culinary school,” said Maurice Jackson, FCFP coordinator for the AGFC. “The fish you catch are the quality of what you’d buy at the store, and there’s just something special about cooking your own catch that makes it taste a little sweeter.” Thanks to the many sponsors of the event, lunch also will be provided for all registered participants of the family event. “People are welcome to join us anytime during the day, but we’ll have music, food, a community health fair and plenty of other activities to keep people busy all day long,” Jackson said. heading to the Little Red River by calling the Corps of Engineers Little Rock District water data system (501-362-5150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information or check the Corps of Engineers website (swl-wc.usace.army.mil) for real-time water release and the Southwest Power Administration website (swpa.gov) to see forecasted generation schedule.

Greers Ferry

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports

the lake’s elevation at 459.97 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 461.44 msl). (updated 4-122017) Tommy Cauley of Fish Finder Guide Service said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 459.99 and falling. With 24/7 generation through midweek it is a foot and a half below normal pool and will continue to fall until the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can get it to a workable level for the gate repair. The catching is good over all for all species. Some days are a little off because of conditions. The bass fishing is good for the shallow water fisherman, especially with a lot shallow and more coming up every day. Wacky worms, floating worms, flukes and Texas rigged plastics are doing the trick shallow now. The deeper fish can be caught with C-rigs and jigs for the most part. The crappie are eating all over the lake with a lot shallow and more coming up every day. Use minnows and jigs around any wood in the water. The catfishing is good as well over the lake on cut, prepared and live bait on the edge of deep holes in creeks and main lake. Walleye seem to be a little slow. The river fish are coming off spawn and working back to the main lake, with the lake fish being more active, and those should get better in the next couple of weeks. Try trolled crankbaits, dropshot grubs and jig-

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heads with minnows for the best results. Bream are moving up by the droves; use small crankbaits and crickets for the best catching. The hybrid and white bass bite is good in the creeks and rivers as well as the main lake. A lot of whites are spawning; some have spawned, while some have still not got up to spawn. Not many hybrids are being caught in rivers and creeks, but some are shallow on the main lake and can be caught casting grubs in shallow water. The rest are on structure. The spawning whites can be caught on Road Runners, grubs, flies and even some topwaters baits. For the deeper hybrids, use spoons, in-line spinners and swimbaits or a slider grub.

Harris Brake Lake

(updated 4-122017) Harris Brake Lakeside Resort (501889-2745) said bass are biting nicely, but anglers aren’t sharing a lot of information on just how many or what they’re biting. There were no other reports outside of the bass.

Brewer Lake

(updated 4-122017) Larry Walters at Bones Bait Shop (501-354-9900) said the water is clear and the surface temperature on Tuesday was ranging 61-62 degrees. The level after the rain is about 6 inches high or so, Larry said. Bream are beginning to pick up, he’s heard a few reports of some activity.

Crappie are in about 4-5 feet of water. Bass reports are excellent with the bass in the shallow water up in the grass. Reports are you can catch a bass nearly every cast.

Arkansas River (Cadron Pool)

(updated 4-122017) Professional angler Cody Kelley, owner of Best in Bass Guide Service (501-733-5282), reported that fishing is great on the river right now. Water temps and river flows should both continue to rise as spring progresses. For bass, many of the river fish have completed their annual spawning ritual. Although the postspawn fish will be skinnier than a prespawn or spawning fish, they will usually be pretty willing participants and be feeding up to recover from the spawn. Look for the post-spawn fish more out toward the main river. You will begin to find these fish more around current breaks and wing dams. Good lures to try are squarebill crankbaits, spinnerbaits and, of course, Crock-O-Gator Head Knocker buzzbaits. If you are looking for spawning fish, you want to be in the protected backwaters. Try fishing BioSpawn ExoSticks and lizards around any type of shallow wood in the backwaters. There have been no reports on crappie (the bass fishing has been too good!).

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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 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 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 6603 Highway 9 West Clinton AR. 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

Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third Street Clinton, AR

Clinton Liberty Tax Service saves your money! Phone: (501) 745-4829 Roses Country Fabrics Rose Hamilton, Owner rosecountryfabric@yahoo.com 306 Main St. Clinton, Arkansas

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April 18, 2017

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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RESEARCH Reflect A Moment He said, "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled."

PERSONALS Readers, use these Personal Spots to say Happy Birthday, Wish someone Good Luck, Contact old friends, make new friends. Shout out that you are alive and well in Van Buren County. All kinds of things. The cost is $5.00 for 25 words. WANTED Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition. Call Tom 501-745-4378

YARD SALE

Huge Garage Sale April 21 & 22 Friday & Saturday 8:00 am to 4 pm at 5 homes on Grand Isle Drive in Fairfield Bay ************* Furniture, Crafts, Collectables, Housewares, Rugs, Sporting Equipment, Lots of Antiques

MAY 6, 2017 at 1:00 pm PRUITTS MID-STATE STOCKYARD, DAMASCUS, AR SELLING 55 Head Registered Limousin & LimFlex 29 Bulls all Polled Red Bulls and Black Bulls 26 Open Heifers Thomas Farms 501-745-8728 or 501-745-8484 limousin@thomascattlefarms.com

GARDEN PLANTS FOR SALE

Saturday, April 22 8:00 am to Noon at The Masonic Lodge 15 Bee Branch Rd Quitman, AR ****** Housewares, Collectibles, Many misc. items for more info call (501)208-1355

MISC. FOR SALE

$10 each Call Harold

GREAT DOWNTOWN LOCATION NEAR COURTHOUSE Take a look at this 2000 sqft rental space 253 Court Street Clinton, AR (501)745-1593

Looking for comfort and convenience?

2BR/1BA in Clinton near school and senior center. Central Heat/Air. All appliances. W-D connections. $550/month plus deposit. No Pets. Call: 253-1881

FOR RENT

Apartments and mobile homes in Bee Branch area. $400-$650/month. Deposit required. Call for availability (501) 581-8640 After 2:00 pm

#1 Better Boys #2 Goliah #3 Whoppers #4 Jet Star #5 Juliet Call: (501)745-2103

Small office space for rent

CDs Elvis Jimi Hendrix Pink Floyd George Strait Toby Keith and many more. Some never opened. $3 each. Check them out in Booth 46 at Howard's Antiques and Collectibles, Highway 65, Clinton.

EMPLOYMENT

S.W.F. FREE ROOM and BOARD PLUS SALARY Call for more info (501) 592-3945

Need someone to clean your house?

in commercial building on Main Street in Clinton. Clean, newly painted, very nice wood flooring.$250/month plus deposit. Call (501)253-1881

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

FOR LEASE 2500 sqft COMMERCIAL OFFICE OR RENTAL SPACE next to CashSaver in NORTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTER Call (501) 253-0924

House for Rent

Call me. (501)2536135. Christian lady, excellent references, years of experiences.

2BR/2BA Central Heat/Air No pets No smoking Deposit and References required

REAL ESTATE

Call after 6:00 pm (501)745-2126

For Rent House for Rent in Scotland / Cleveland area

Goats for sale

Looking for a new location for your business or a restaurant???

Yellow CrookedNeck Squash California Wanderers Peppers Thornless Blackberries 5 types of Tomatoes

HELP WANTED Yard Sale to benefit EASTERN STAR SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

2BR / 1BA $450/month plus deposit One Year Lease Call (501)745-4900 or (501)745-1593

For Sale CABIN FOR SALE Cozy one Bedroom Lakefront Cabin 1BR/1BA House sits on 1 acre and is 1000 square feet Central heat/air Call: 501-425-7010

LEGAL

City of Shirley City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02-2017 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CONTROL AND REGULATION OF PETS WHEREAS, animals running at large in the city of Shirley have become a nuisance and pose a threat to the public health and safety of the residents; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHIRLEY, ARKANSAS; I. Section 1: Definitions: a. As used in this Ordinance the following terms have the following meanings: b. Abandoning: A person is abandoning if they knowingly commit any of the following acts i) An act of any person owning in possession of, harboring, or having custody of an animal who knowingly refuses to provide care for the animal. ii) An act of dispensing of an animal to an area that is not the owner’s personal property or business.   c. Animal at large: Any description of vertebrate, excluding homo sapiens. d. Animal: Any animal is considered at large when it is found off the owner’s property and/or is found to be posing a threat to a person or another person’s domesticated animal. e. Animal Control Officer: A person designated by Van Buren County, Arkansas or the city of Shirley as a law enforcement officer who is qualified to perform animal related duties under the laws of this state and this ordinance. f. Cat: A domestic feline of either sex. g. Dangerous dog: Means any dog which without justification attacks a person or domestic animal causing physical injury or death, or behaves in a manner that a reasonable person would believe poses an unjustified imminent threat of serious injury or death to one or more persons or domestic animals. A dog’s breed shall not be considered in determining whether or not it is dangerous. h. Dog: A domestic canine of either sex. i. Identification Collar: A collar worn around a pet’s neck. j. Owner: Any person owning, in possession of, harboring or keeping one or more animals. 2. Section 2: Identification Collar a. Any owner shall have on their pet a collar or harness to which is securely fastened a metal plate or ta on which is legibly inscribed or printed the name, address, and/ or phone owner of its owner. 3. Section 3: Violation of ordinance a. A person will be found to be in violation of this ordinance if they are discovered to have abandoned an animal by means of dispensing them from a vehicle on a public city street, private drive, or any and all property within the city limits of Shirley, Arkansas.   b. A person shall be found in violation of this ordinance if they are harboring, or is found to be in possession of a dangerous dog that has threatened the public health or safety of another person or another person’s animal.   c. A person shall be found in violation of this ordinance if they are found to be the owner of an animal at large and it is found not wearing an appropriate identification collar 4. Section 4: Dangerous Dogs a. Any owner of a dangerous dog as defined herein above shall require said dog to be confined or restrained securely on the owner’s premises.   b. Upon the discovery of a dangerous dog the Animal Control Officer shall be notified and under this ordinance has full authority to execute his/or her duties as authorized by the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office   5. Section 5: Violations and Penalties a. If any owner is found to be in violation of this ordinance as defined in section 3 they shall be issued a warning upon their first offense unless otherwise stated in the below section. i) If found to be in violation of Section 3 (a) as defined in this ordinance they shall be issued a fine of no less than $100 per animal and no more than $200 per animal that has been dispensed of. ii) If found to be in violation of Section 3(b) as defined above in this ordinance upon their second offense they shall be issued a fine of no less than Sc and the owner’s animal shall be subject to impoundment by the Van Buren County Animal Control Officer iii) If found to be in violation of Section 3(c) of this ordinance upon their second offense the owner shall be issued a fine of no more than $25 6. Section 6: Enforcement Authority a. The Van Buren County Animal Control Officer shall be notified in the discovery of a dangerous dog when said dog is found to be in violation of any provision of this ordinance. b. The Van Buren County Animal Control Officer is hereby authorized to issue a citation for any violation of the provisions of this ordinance.   7. Section 7: Emergency Clause a. An emergency is therefore declared to exist and this Ordinance, being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health and safety, shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. Approved this 10th day of April, 2017 Approved: /s/ Lisa Hackett Lisa Hackett, Mayor

Attested: /s/ Melissa Worthing . Melissa Worthing, Recorder/Treasurer

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION CASE NO. 71CV-10-101 WINCIE STEVENSON PLAINTIFF vs SEECO, INC., ETAL DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS OF MYRTLE HUTCHINS COSSEY You are hereby notified that a hearing on the Petition for Determination of Heirs of Myrtle Hutchins Cossey filed on April 10, 2017, will be heard at 9:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2017 at the Van Buren County Courthouse Annex, or at such subsequent time or other place to which said hearing may be adjourned or transferred. This notice first published the 18th day of April , 2017. By: /s/ Chad J. Brown . Chad J. Brown Attorney for the Petitioners 203 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-8801

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

Page 13 LEGAL City of Shirley City Council ORDINANCE NUMBER: 01-2017 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE RATES RENDERED FOR WATER SERVICES IN THE COUNTY COURT OF PROVIDED BY THE SHIRLEY VAN BUREN COUNTY, WATERWORKS SYSTEM BY THE CITY OF SHIRLEY ARKANSAS WHEREAS the City of Shirley operates a water system known RE: EIGHTEEN as “SHIRLEY WATERWORKS” LOTS IN MOUNTAIN and through this water MEADOWS ESTATES system provides water to CO-2017-3 the residents of Shirley. NOTICE OF PETITION TO WHEREAS the “SHIRLEY REDUCE EIGHTEEN LOTS WATERWORKS” system TO ACREAGE has seen an increase in As required by A.C.A. the delinquency of water § 14-41-301, payments made to the city. Et seq., notice is hereby given WHEREAS the collection of monthly rates and initial deposits that a Petition by Rockey Lee are a necessary source of Maddox has been filed in the revenue to ensure that the city of office of the County Clerk of Shirley can continue to provide Van Buren County, Arkansas, adequate drinking water to the to reduce eighteen lots city and its residents, maintain described as Lots lettered the Waterworks system  and D, F, G, I, L, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, requires a new meter shall pay, V, W, X, Z, AA, DD, and a lot in addition to the meter deposit, reserved containing 1.26 acres any and all installation costs inof the Mountain Meadows curred by the Shirley WaterWorks Estates subdivision containing system  infrastructure of the in the aggregate 92.84 acres in water system, and maintain the staff of the water system. Van Buren County, Arkansas NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT to acreage. ORDAINED by the City Council All persons, firms, corporations, of the City of Shirley, Arkansas. or improvement districts having I. Section 1: That the following objections to said reduction to rates and charges which the acreage shall on or before 30 City Council hereby finds and days from first publication of declares are fair and reasonable this notice appear before this rates to be charged for water Court and assert his/her title services be, and they are hereby, or interest in said property and fixed as rates to be rendered by demonstrate why title to this the Shirley Waterworks System.   property should not be reduced A. Meter Deposit: Each customer who connects to the to acreage. If no one has water facilities of the System appeared within the time allowed shall pay an initial meter by law, then the Petition shall deposit in the amount of:   be taken as confessed and the 1. Residential: $100   Court shall render a final decree 2. Commercial: $100   reducing said lots to acreage. B. Water Taps: Each customer who connects to the Shirley WITNESS my hand and Waterworks system  and requires seal of the Court this a new meter shall pay, in addition 4th day of April, 2017. to the meter deposit, any and PAM BRADFORD all installation costs incurred by VAN BUREN COUNTY CLERK the Shirley WaterWorks system   Section 2: Delinquent Payments: That the operation of the Shirley BY: /s/ Pam Bradford . Waterworks System shall be on a fully metered basis with a meter Prepared by: Melanie Beltran installed at each water connecAttorney at Law, PLLC tion and there shall be one (1) P.O. Box 1155 user on a meter. All bills for water 184 Griggs Street services shall be rendered in the Clinton, AR. 72031 net amount due. If any water bill (501)745-3111 office is not paid in full on or before e-mail: mb.beltran15th day it shall be subject to a law@gmail.com late fee and if any bill is not paid by the 25th day of the month it shall be rendered delinquent and subject to the procedures as IN THE CIRCUIT defined in this ordinance. There COURT OF VAN BUREN shall be no dual connections; COUNTY, ARKANSAS that there shall be not more than FOURTH DIVISION one (1) user on a single meter.   In the event that a monthly NO. 71PR-17-21 water rate fails to go unpaid, IN THE MATTER OF the following procedures THE ESTATE OF shall hereby be followed TOMMY RAY BURGESS, to maintain usage of the deceased Shirley Waterworks System B. After a bill is rendered NOTICE OF PROBATE AND delinquent the Shirley NOTICE TO CREDITORS WaterWorks System shall issue a written notice of delinquency LAST KNOWN ADDRESS to the customer concerned.   OF DECEDENT: C. The customer concerned P. O. Box 210 shall have 10 days from the Orange Walk, Belize date of issuance of the written notice to respond and make Central America payment arrangements with the DATE OF DEATH: Shirley WaterWorks System.   JANUARY 30, 2017 D. If the customer concerned Kevin Burgess was appointed fails to respond to written Executrix of the estate of the notice the access to the water above-named decedent on service shall be disconnected.   April 4, 2017. A contest of E. Reconnection Charge: the probate can be affected In the event any premises are only by filing a petition within disconnected from the service of the time provided by law. the Shirley Waterworks System, All persons having claims the customer concerned, prior against the estate must exhibit to reconnection, shall pay all delinquent charges, together them, duly verified, to the underwith a reconnection charge signed within six (6) months from in the amount of $35.00 for the date of the first publication each reconnection of the of this notice, or they shall be premises to the System. forever barred and precluded F. None of the facilities from any benefit in the estate. or services afforded by the Provided, that claims for injury or Shirley Waterworks System death caused by the negligence shall be furnished without a of the decedent shall be filed charge being made therefore. within six (6) months from the III. Section 4: Emergency Clause date of the first publication A. An emergency is therefore of the notice, or they shall be declared to exist and this Ordinance, being necessary forever barred and precluded to ensure that the residents of from any benefit in such estate. Shirley, Arkansas continue to receive access to adequate water THIS NOTICE first published service, this ordinance shall be this 11th day of APRIL, 2017. enforced and effect from and after its passage and approval.

LEGAL

KEVIN BURGESS, Executor Approved this 10th By: /s/ Kent Tester . day of April, 2017 KENT TESTER, I.D. No. 89123 Approved: /s/ Lisa Hackett 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 CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION NO. 71 PR-2017-30 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDY MARIE DUFFEY NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 1420 Shady Meadow, Damascus DATE OF DEATH: February 15, 2017 The undersigned was appointed Administrator of the estate of the above-named decedent on April 12, 2017. A contest of the probate can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 18th day of April, 2017. CHAD BROWN /s/ M. Edward Morgan .. M. EDWARD MORGAN, Bar No. 82113 MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Estate 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044

. Lisa Hackett, Mayor Attested: /s/ Melissa Worthing . Melissa Worthing, Recorder/Treasurer

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION NO. 71PR-17-36 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARTHA LOUISE PAUL, deceased NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 181 BLOSSOM LOOP CLINTON, AR 72031 DATE OF DEATH: MARCH 6, 2017 Margaret Ann (Peggy) Eoff was appointed Executrix of the estate of the above-named decedent on April 11, 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 18th day of APRIL, 2017. MARGARET ANN (PEGGY) EOFF, Executrix 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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April 18, 2017

Owners to sign over old bank

Creature comfort – Rane Murray of Shirley put a mattress in the field for more comfortable star-gazing, but the field’s other inhabitants had another idea. (Photo by Belinda Murray)

Shirley sets clean-up day Shirley Mayor Lisa Hackett reports that the annual cleanup had been scheduled for Saturday, April 29. 4WF Trash Service will be set

up to take items in the rodeo parking lot from 8 a.m. to noon. She reminded everyone that this service is for residents of the city of Shirley on-

ly. Anyone bringing in trash from other areas will be fined $50. A list of items taken for disposal will be available from local merchants.

Owners of the historic bank building in downtown Shirley have agreed to sign the property over to the city. Oliver and Barbara Massey had been trying to sell the building to the town but a price was never agreed upon, according to minutes from the April City Council meeting. At the meeting, the council approved a resolution declaring the property a nuisance and authorizing abatement of the collapsed structure. Under the resolution, the Masseys would have been responsible for paying for the cleanup. Massey told the council he was not able to pay for it. Councilor Randall Gardner said he did not like the idea of the town picking up the expense on property it did not own, so with the understanding that items the Masseys left inside the building would be returned to them if they can be safely recovered and an agreement to give them easement to their property, the deal was approved. Also at the meeting: The council adopted an ordinance pertaining to rates for the Shirley Waterworks. Mayor Lisa Hackett reported that Larry Dol-

Ownership of the old Shirley Bank building is being transferred to the town. lar, water superintendent, had been in his position since the water system was put in, and his father was before him. She stated that Dollar has never had anything in writing regarding rates, charges, delinquent accounts and shut-off and hookups. Dollar reported that 99 percent of overdue or delinquent accounts had been paid up and strict arranged payment plans were in place for the rest of the accounts. The ordinance that was unanimously approved spells out the cost for meters and that unpaid bills could result in disconnection of services and a $35 reconnection fee. Hackett told the council that Community Water has expressed interest in taking over Shirley Waterworks when Dollar retires. Cost to fix the main line running across the bridge was estimated at $175,000-$200,000. Councilwoman Deborah Kerrigan asked

Hackett to get a Community Water representative to attend the next council meeting with a proposal. The council adopted an ordinance related to the control and regulation of pets. This was done after the town discovered that the county’s ordinance on animals had been repealed. The council was unanimous in its decision. The mayor reported that repairs have been made to the concession stand where the roof was leaking after the March 1 storm. Donnie Jones replaced the roof with a metal one. The mayor said the city has received a statement from the Van Buren County sheriff’s office for payment of June, July and August salary for the school resource officer. Hackett said the town was not going to pick up that expense and she would discuss the matter with Sheriff Scott Bradley.