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TUESDAY, October 2, 2018 / Vol. 4 Issue 40 / 75 cents
Daybreak heads to Clinton
Clinton tops Melbourne - Caleb Bowman runs for a touchdown last week against Melbourne. The Jackets won 35-26. Story, more photos Pages 6-7. (Photo by Robert R. Gaut)
Attention early risers … Channel 7 Daybreak will be at Tumlison Field at Clinton schools at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5, and will start airing at 5:45 a.m. The public is encouraged to join the school in creating an ESPN-type Game Day atmosphere Friday morning as we get to show the state how Van Buren County does high school football. - Jeremy Carson
Forum set in Bee Branch
The Bee Branch Fire Department is hosting a political forum for candidates for Van Buren County judge and sheriff. Most of the candidates have committed to take part in the forum, which is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at the fire department. Questions were provided to the candidates last week. Candidates for Van Buren County judge are the incumbent Roger Hooper (Democrat), Justice of the Peace Dale James (Republican) and Tony Soyani (Independent). Candidates for Van Buren County sheriff are Lucas Emberton (Republican), an officer with the Greenbrier Police Department; Eric Koonce (Democrat), an officer with the Clinton Police Department; and Paul Rice (Independent), a retired Van Buren County deputy.
Dig it - Road construction workers continue to whittle away at bed rock on Highway 65, south of Choctaw, while other parts of the project approach completion. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
Open house Saturday
How many pies? - Millard Wagner grew this 6.53 pound Centennial sweet potato in his Scotland garden. He said it was so big it pushed its way out of the ground. Wagner said he is going to save the sweet potato for next year’s cuttings.
Choctaw Volunteer Fire Department is holding an open house on Saturday, October 6, starting at 11 a.m. and running until 2 p.m. This open house will be at the Barrens Station on Barrens Community Road. This open house is to show the new equipment that the Choctaw department has obtained over the past few years and to let the community learn that there are jobs that need to be done at the fire station that do not involve fighting a fire. Someone has to clean the building, someone has to do the books, someone has to cut the grass and keep the
equipment running. The department is always looking for help as well as full-fledged firefighters. Come by and visit with your Volunteer fire Department members, have a hamburger or hot dog, let the kids have fun in the bouncy house and check out the new fire engine, fire boat, and other items that the department has worked hard to obtain. Did you know that when Choctaw Fire Department rolls all of its equipment there is around 8,000 gallons of water heading to the fire scene? Come out and find out how they do it. - Ken Brown
Man gets 10 years for sex with child A 20-year-old Shirley man pleaded guilty last week to charges that will put him behind bars for 10 years. Corey Key pleaded guilty to sexual indecency with a child, a Class D felony, and sexual assault-second degree, a Class B fel-
ony. He was sentenced to 120 months in the Arkansas Department of Correction with a 120-month suspended imposition of sentence. Key acknowledged having sex over the course of a year with a 13-year-old. He said he
knew her age, according to an arrest affidavit. The victim said her mother caught Key at their home and chased him away. Key was arrested after an interview with sex crimes investigator Robert Leal in February 2018.
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Snowy winter? - According to folklore, you can predict what kind of winter is in store by cutting open a persimmon and seeing what utensil is represented. A spoon, as seen here, indicates lots of snow. (Facebook photo)
Marijuana found on Green Bay land A Clinton man has been charged with growing marijuana on property belonging to Green Bay Packaging. A 20th Judicial Drug Task Force agent, a Game and Fish Commission officer and Van Buren County deputies descended on the home of James Kevin Witt on Highway 16 West on Sept. 25 with a search warrant. The officers discovered a marijuana plant growing about 60 feet away from the residence, according to an arrest affidavit. They also found suspected marijuana leaves hanging up to dry and a bag containing 2 grams of a white crystal-like substance suspected to be methamphetamine, and numerous items of paraphernalia, the report states. Inside Witt’s vehicle, officers discovered about 27 grams of suspected marijuana and a .22 caliber rifle, the report states. A search of the residence turned up six more firearms, ammunition and more suspected marijuana, about 73 grams in all, the report states. Witt told officers he has a drug problem and all of the marijuana was for personal use, the affidavit states. Witt, a convicted felon, told officers most of the firearms had been his since he was a kid, the report states. At the sheriff’s office, Witt told the task force agent that he was growing marijuana on Green Bay property because it got good sunlight and because he didn’t want to get anyone in trouble, the report states. Witt, 44, has been charged with possession of firearms by certain persons, a Class D felony, unauthorized use of property to facilitate a crime, a Class B felony, possession of a controlled substance-meth or cocaine, a Class D felony, possession of a controlled substance-schedule IV, a Class D felony, and misdemeanor manufacturing a controlled substance, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. A 45-year-old Clin-
ton man is facing three counts of terroristic threatening, Class Bonds D felonies. Earl Jackson Bonds had been at his mother’s home on Sept. 19 though she had told him not to be on her property, according to an arrest affidavit. Bonds first told his mother he would put a pill in her drink, then told her and another relative at the house that he would put a bullet in their heads, according to the report. Bonds was arrested at his home. A Clinton woman stopped Sept. 24 by police for having Harris a headlight out is facing far more serious charges. A search of her car turned up 3 grams of a crystal-like substance and a glass pipe, according to an affidavit for arrest. Colette Harris, 53, told the Clinton officer that she had been on meth “a long time,” the report states. She has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class C felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony, and a couple of traffic violations. A home visit from an Arkansas Community Corrections officer resulted in the arrest of a 61-year-old Clinton man on Sept. 18. The officer discovered three syringes in the bedroom of Ronald Hamner, according to an arrest affidavit. Hamner then directed the searchers to other items including methamphetamine, a green leafy substance and two sets of scales, the report states. Hamner has been charged with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine with purpose to deliver, a Class C felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
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October 2, 2018
The Van Buren County Board of Realtors is now the Greers Ferry Lake Area Board of Realtors. The group was awarded the President’s Award last week at the annual ARA convention in Hot Springs. They raised almost $20,000 for charities last year. Pictured are (from right) Kelly Johnson, John Carr, Velda Lueders-ARA state president, Bill Tice, Phillip Jones, Nancy Fowler, Dale Fowler, Bill Fowler, Ruth Krotz, Willena Herman, Fred Herman and Linda Pratt.
Henson seeks coroner job Ron Henson, BSRN, has declared his intention of running for the office of Van Buren County coroner as an independent candidate. Henson has been a registered nurse for 35 years, and was an EMT for the five years preceding that. Henson has a Bachelor of Arts degree in literature, an Associate of Science degree in Registered Nursing, a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and will soon graduate with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. In addition to working in the medical field, Henson has also worked part time as a minister and is at the present working with the Harmony Mountain Church of Christ. He is the past chairman of the Alzheimer’s Walk and was
Henson selected as “Caregiver of the Year” by the Arkansas Alzheimer’s Association. Henson has been a presenter at numerous medical workshops, conventions, and seminars across the country over the years. He has spoken on a number of subjects including medical research that he has conducted. “It is my desire in pursuing this office to help both the deceased and the living,”
School menus Clinton Junior & Senior High
Salad bar available every day Oct. 1 - Breakfast: Cereal, doughnut, fruit. Lunch: Hamburger or grilled chicken on bun, fries, fruit. Oct. 2 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Chicken fajita w/cheese or taco salad w/cheese, cinnamon roll, fruit cup/fruit. Oct. 3 - Breakfast: Pancake pup, fruit. Lunch: Breaded pork patty or chicken patty, creamed potatoes w/gravy, black-eyed peas, wheat rolls, fruit. Oct. 4 - Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, pears. Lunch: La-
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Oct. 1 - Breakfast: Cereal, cereal bar, peaches. Lunch: Crispito, salad, blackeyed peas, pineapple. Oct. 2 - Breakfast: Pancakes, pears. Lunch: Ham and
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Henson stated. “With my training, I believe I can help those who are suffering through the most difficult time in their life, losing a loved one.” “Historically, the position of coroner has not required a medical background. This position is a medical one and should be filled by someone in the medical field. The position would be enhanced and the public would feel more confident knowing their loved ones are carefully and properly being addressed with dignity and respect.” Henson would appreciate your vote Tuesday, Nov.6. Visit his webpage at: www.ronhenson.net or e-mail him at info@ ronhenson.net. You can also follow him on Facebook.
cheese Hot Pocket, salad, corn, apple slices. Oct. 3 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Baked turkey, creamed potatoes, green beans, hot rolls, mixed fruit. Oct. 4 - Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, pineapple. Lunch: Soft taco, refried beans, muffin square, pears.
This photo from 1956 shows the Lewis Building and Eoff Furniture. A parade, perhaps? (Photo courtesy of Bill Eoff)
More from the past Lillie McKinney called the Voice office last week to identify one of the men in the Cities Service photo. She said the middle one is her brother, Bill Guffey, who worked at the station from 194648. She said he worked with Troy Treat and Millis Redman, but she did not think they were the other two men. She said when her brother sees the photo he
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Ward’s brother, the late John Ward of Bee Branch, was his campaign manager. “One morning when Dad went from his home in rural Bee Branch to open up, what was inside but a live donkey! He never thought it was funny, but even WR’s staff had a huge chuckle after all the mess, both politically and otherwise, was cleaned up.”
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might be able to identify the others. And here’s one more story about the Lewis Building from Bill Ward. ‘I remember with pride and no small amount of laughter when in the 1966 election my dad, Rev. Roy W. Ward, was the office manager in that building of Republican Winthrop Rockefeller’s run for governor.”
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October 2, 2018
Neighbors
Patsy Ward Formosa
I visited with Ruth and Ronny Webb one evening this week. Ruth seems to be doing pretty good. She had an appointment with the Conway Eye Clinic and got a good report. She doesn’t need new glasses. That is always good to hear! I also visited for a while with Marva Ward, so I had an enjoyable evening! Marva Ward and Sindee Morse had a mother/daughter day out on Saturday. They went shopping and went to the Pasta Grill for lunch in Conway. Saturday night, Marva and RG’s son, John, treated them to dinner at the Fish House in Quitman. While there she got to visit a while with her
Clubs The Idlehour Bridge Club met at the home of Billie Fendley. High - Conie Reamey; second - Billie Fendley; traveling Lou Burgess; bingo - Merl Eoff.
niece, Jessica Ball. She hadn’t seen her in a few years, so that was an extra treat. JR’s daughter, Peggy Wiatt, came for a visit on Saturday morning. We enjoyed it very much. She has to drive a good way, but she comes to visit pretty often. We are always glad to see her. Have a good week and hopefully enjoy this fall weather. Until next time, God bless.
Jeff Burgess Crabtree
Tuesday the last quarter moon is official at 4:45 a.m. Wednesday is the last chance to see Jupiter this month. Look southwest for the brightest light after sunset. Also Wednesday is National Kale Day. Celebrate by eating some of this superfood for a long list of health benefits.
Thursday the ACRDC Board meets at 6:30 p.m. The same day at 7 p.m. The Volunteer Fire Department meets. For info call 253-6264. Regional RallyX auto racing returns to Crabtree Saturday. Registration closes at 8:30 a.m. Racing begins shortly afterward. To register, or for more info, go online at arscca.org. Also Saturday it’s a Community Center Work Day, 7 a.m. to noon, at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Rupert. For info call 7455820. Next week, Tuesday, it’s the annual community blood drive in Alread. For info call 745-6304 or 745-5278. A reader called asking where the the Archey Fork Valley Scenic Loop Drive is located. If starting in Clinton, go west on Highway 16 To Highway 27 north. This 32 mile section offers views of Archey Fork and South Fork valleys. Take Hwy. 27 north to Hwy. 254 east, about 10 miles, views to west are National Forest. Then go on Hwy. 254 to Hwy. 65 south, about 21 miles, with vistas to the north of the Little Red River and Archey Fork to the south. Return to your starting point on Hwy. 65 south. Leaves are starting to change
Good neighbor of the week…
… Goes to the communities of Highway 110 and Dennard for repairing and renovating the home of a family who needed the help. We’re not naming names because we would be bound to miss some, but kudos to you all for helping your neighbors.
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in the high country and it’s a great time to enjoy The Natural State up close and personal. Maybe I’ll see you there Friday or Saturday. Neighbor Johnny Fizjurl reports success with using marigolds to repel insects in his garden, and with pyrethrin, or soapy water, for aphids. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
James & Joyce Burns Scotland
Last week I told you that I would let you know how the Jam Session at the Senior Center turned out. We had a great time and 82 people camel 22 of those were musicians that came to play. Lots of snacks and finger foods. I heard a lot of people said they did not know about it and would try to come next time. I think this is going to be a great event and they are going to have it at 7 p.m. each third Friday of the month. Everyone (all ages) is invited and if you play an instrument, bring it along and join in the fun. Time for our First Saturday Breakfast on Saturday, October 6. We serve at 8 a.m. and the charge is $6. Come and join us. We have been doing this for over 10 years and hope to be able to continue doing it. If you want to volunteer to help just let us know. Everyone is already talking about the an-
Page 3 nual Trunk and Treat on Halloween night in downtown Scotland. Then it is time for the Pig Eye Daze and lots of planning and getting ready to put on this big event. Get involved and share the fun. That will be November 3. The election is coming up in November. Get interested and find out what each candidate represents and how they will help make this a better country. Also read about the different issues that are going to be on the ballot and see if they are really going to improve our state and county. Do not wait until you get to the polls to vote and just punch a button to vote for something that you know nothing about. Be informed and help make Van Buren County a better place to live. If you have Scotland News call James Burns at 592-3935 and he will get it into the paper to share. Be safe and watch out for the deer. They like the cooler weather.
Thelma Murray Shirley
The Shirley area veterans who received a quilt of valor recently were Jim Hooten, Paul Poynor, Charles Huggins, Billy Bur-
gess, Jim Berry, Clifton Bolden, Dan Grillott, James Hutto and Jerry Cullum. Our veterans make up most of the glue that holds this community together. We are proud of them. Carolyn Ussery of Greenbrier spent the weekend at her cabin in Shirley while her husband was on a hunting trip. Wanda and Paul Poynor ate at Bentley's in Greers Ferry Friday. Visitors at Settlement Baptist Church Sunday were ,Lloyd and Trish Waltz of the Plant community on Highway 110, and Ann and Waverly Butts of Vicksburg, Mississippi, a retired couple who plan to move to Shirley. They are building a cabin at Golden Pond RV Park. They are the parents of Phillip Van Benthuysen who already lives at the RV Park. Norma Whaley is proud to be home after spending a week in Heber Springs taking care of her grandchildren and her daughter’s home. Hillbilly Baby on youtube is being produced here in Van Buren County; it is different. Thelma Murray visited Geneva and Paul Meyner of Culpepper Mountain and Margie Pound of Formosa on Wednesday, and later visited Jessie Howard's sister, Cynthia Bartholomew, and her grandson James Bartholomew of Lute Mountain Road. See Neighbors on page 4
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Obituaries Carolyn Shellnut
Carolyn (French) Shellnut passed from this life on September 25, 2018, at her home in Little Rock. Carolyn was born on January 1, 1944 to Thomas Luke and Anna Faye (Moody) French. Carolyn’s lifelong passion has been to the education of young people. She was employed by Arkansas Department of Education for over 23 years. She was also a school teacher for many years after that, working for over 40 years in the education field. Carolyn was a lifelong student. Her college years earned her a Masters Degree in education. She was currently studying at UALR. Carolyn was a very serious individual most of the time, but as the need arose she definitely knew how to “clown” around and make others laugh. Beside education there were other things she dearly loved like watching football and collecting stoneware. Preceding her in passing from this life are her parents. Carolyn will be dearly missed by her husband, Charles; her daughter, Cheri Gregg of Sheridan, Arkansas; step-daughter, Charlotte (Scott) Dunkle of Pensacola, Florida; one granddaughter; three step grandchildren; sister, Kathy (Jimmy) Harness of Oxley, Arkansas; and brothers, John (Pat) French and Carson (Brenda) French, both of Clinton, Arkansas. Visitation was Monday, October 1, 2018, at Plant Baptist Church with funeral services following at 2 p.m. with Bro. Leo Murphree officiating. Interment was at Plant Cemetery.
Linn Cunningham
Linn ''Pop'' Cunningham of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away September 24, 2018. Linn was born on November 6, 1928 to Jonar and Nancy Cunningham in Morganton, Arkansas. Linn was preceded in death by his wife Hazel Cunningham. Linn is survived by sons Gary Cunningham (Sharon) and Rodney Cunningham; four grandsons; and eight great-grandchildren. Pop enjoyed building houses with three generations of his family and also loved his garden. He started
Ron’s
a produce shop and loved the stories and fellowship of his friends, neighbors, and customers over the years. Pop always had a joke and would bring a smile to anyone near. Visitation was Monday, October 1, 2018, in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral service followed at 1 p.m. Interment was in Pine Mountain Cemetery. Family requests donations to the Pine Mountain Cemetery.
chicken soup
Restless leg syndrome
Bobbye Bennett (left) of Modern Woodmen of America presents a $2,500 check to Brenda Wood, director of the Adult Learning Center. Modern Woodmen matched the funds raised at the Clinton Gospel Fest in June.
Literacy Council changes name Dale Love
Dale Hall Love, 89, passed away September 28, 2018, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born April 9, 1929, near Scotland, Arkansas, the son of Lonnie Franklin Love and Gertie Hall Love. He is survived by two sons, Ron Love, Springfield, Missouri and wife Melinda, Mark R. Love of Pineville, Missouri and wife L. Michele; two grandsons; a brother, Troy Love and wife Sylvia of Sylvan Hills, Arkansas; and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty Mae Durham Love; two brothers, Porter Love and Virgil Love; and five sisters, Penzil Smith, Iola Underwood, Alta Wood, Lola Waddell and Opal Cleaver. Dale was a graduate of Scotland High School, a United States Navy veteran, a Mason, a member of the Communication Workers of America and Telephone Pioneers. He grew up working on the family farm near Scotland and worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company/AT&T for 43 years before retiring. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Conway, Arkansas for many years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Graveside services were 1 p.m. Monday, October 1, 2018 at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway.
The staff of The Voice of Van Buren County extends sincere condolences to all who have lost loved ones. If you wish to express your appreciation to friends, neighbors, family, church and community members with a Thank You on the obit page, call (501) 745-8040 or email voiceads@artelco.com
Help Wanted: Senior Center Cooks and Kitchen Assistants.
Regular, part-time hours. Multiple locations in Van Buren County. One year experience working in a human services facility and/or ServSafe certification a plus. Apply in person at the Van Buren County Aging Program Office, 311 Yellowjacket Lane, Suite 2 (behind Clinton Senior Center). OR email resume to HR@vbcap.org.
Van Buren County Aging Program is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Adult Learning Center is the new name for the Van Buren County Literacy Council. The new name more adequately describes the purpose and services of this non-profit organization. In the past, the organization served primarily those adults who could not read or had difficulty reading. But now the Adult Learning Center will also be open to all adults over age 16 who wish to advance their learning or skills in any area of study. All services and study materials remain free. Sessions are scheduled for once or twice a week at the convenience of the adult learner during day or evening hours, and are usually oneon-one with a trained volunteer. Included among the services are assistance in preparing resumes, filling out applications, reading manuals, etc.; preparing a budget, balancing checkbooks, understanding legal documents, etc.; help in studying for a driver’s license test, CDL, CNA, or other courses; courses in math, science, social studies, grammar, composition, etc. What would you like to learn? Call 501-253-1873 for more information.
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Kay Weaver Senior Centers
The cooks served up a great catfish dinner at Shirley on Wednesday. About 32 folks came to eat. Craig
Fisher from the county Public Safety office came to inform us on terrorist threatening and how to keep watch for other dangers. Clinton center had a new dish Thursday. It was Southwest casserole. We also were treated to some great piano music. Jim Cossey continues to decorate the flower table. God didn’t create anything without a purpose, but fleas and ticks come close.
About 10 percent of us have something called "restless leg syndrome" (RLS). This condition is an almost uncontrollable urge to move, which usually occurs while you are trying to sleep. You might also have a terrible tingling in your legs or a "crawling feeling." RLS is a neurological condition. If you are having this kind of symptoms talk to your doctor about this, there are medications that can help with this. But there are some things you can do yourself whether you take medicine or not. The first thing you must do is to limit or stop taking in the chemicals that could be making your condition worse. These are the Big 3: caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. Some medications might be the culprit, so go over this with your doctor. RLS is common in diabetes, so you must keep your sugars under control. But you might just need better nutrition. You might be low in iron, magnesium, folic acid or vitamin B12. Change in temperature might help. Take a cold shower or warm bath and see which helps the best. A heating pad may be helpful. Get a moderate amount of exercise through the day and get on a good sleep schedule. - Ron Henson, BSRN
Pet of the week - Sweet Pea is a lemon and white female collie, about a year old. She is quiet, enjoys cuddling and loves kids and cats. Visit Sweet Pea and the other dogs and cats hoping to find forever homes at SNYP Arkansas Animal Shelter, 187 Tester Street in Clinton, 745-7697.
Our Thanks and Appreciation to all who helped us during a very sad and difficult time due to the loss of our loved one, B. E. Webb. Your prayers, flowers, food and words of encouragement have touched our hearts and have meant so very much to us, more than we can express. Thank you all!
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Effective June 25, 2018 grave site reservation markers cost $10.00 each and grave sites cost $50.00. The Association is also in the process of updating our By-Laws and welcome input from everyone associated with the church and cemetery.
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Junior High and PeeWee Football
No. 19 Colson Clute and No. 67 Creed Brown make the tackle as the Clinton fifth-graders defeat Bald Knob 25-13.
The Clinton Junior High cheerleaders perform at halftime of the game Melbourne. These young ladies do an awesome job every single game.
In this sixth-grade game, No. 7 Braden Smith and No. 32 Brayson Littell make the tackle and cause a fumble for Bald Knob. Clinton lost the game 13-0.
Clinton squares off against Melbourne with No. 16 Tristan Treece blocking as quarterback Zane Widener, No. 1, runs it in for a touchdown. Clinton’s seventh-graders came up just short, losing the game 12-8.
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Quarterback Harley Tobin, No, 4, steps back to make the pass to No. 2 Nick Epley. The game was back and forth, but Melbourne came out with the win of 26-24 over the Junior High Yellow Jackets.
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Ethen Drake carries the ball as Tye Pruitt tries to stop a tackler.
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Davidson, and some timely plays by the defense. Melbourne won the toss and elected to receive the opening kickoff, and methodically moved down the field to the Clinton 29 yard line. Linebackers Caleb Bowman and Davidson stuffed Bearcatz running back Noah McSpadden on third down, and Mason Dowell’s tackle of Alex Bray behind the line of scrimmage ended
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Weston Amos runs behind the blocking of junior center Cade Treadaway.
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Next Up: The Jackets return home Friday to face Cedar Ridge. Kickoff is 7 p.m. at Jim Tumlison Field. The game airs live on KHPQ 92.1.
the scoring threat. Clinton threatened on its first possession, reaching the 1 yard line, but Bowman was tackled on fourth down for no gain to deny the Jackets a score. With Melbourne pinned back at the 1, Clinton’s defense held, forcing a punt. The Jackets marched back down the field, keyed by a pass from Weston Amos to Ryley McDonald for 14 yards, and a 10 yard run by Caleb. On the last play of the first quarter, Davidson ran through three defenders into the end zone to put the Jackets up 7-0. Melbourne answered quickly, as quarterback Gabe Lawrence found Hunter Jennings behind the Jacket secondary for a 57 yard touchdown strike to pull the Bearcatz to within 1 point. Clinton moved the ball again down the field, this time reaching the Melbourne 11 yard line. However, Amos’ pass intended for Bowman was intercepted by Bray at the 1 yard line and returned to the 10. Two plays later, Bray fumbled the ball and Codey Edwards recovered it at the Melbourne 22 yard line. Clinton was once again turned away on downs as Amos’ 4th down pass to Ethen Drake was broken up by Noah McSpadden, ending another scoring threat. The Yellow Jacket defense held Melbourne to a three and out deep in their own territory. McDonald fielded Lawrence’s punt at the 50 and returned it to the Melbourne 26 yard line. This time, the Jackets found a way to score. With 31 seconds remaining before the half, Amos found Davidson on a wheel route on a perfect throw and a spectacular catch for the touchdown. The Jackets took a 14-6 lead into the locker room. Things started well for Clinton in the second half. An opening 5 play, 57 yard drive resulted in Davidson’s third touchdown of the night, this time a 9 yard run with 9:56 left to go in the third quarter. Melbourne drove into Clinton territory, but faced a 3rd and 20 after a holding penalty. Davidson blitzed off the left corner and spun Lawrence down for a 19 yard loss, forcing another punt. Seven plays later, Davidson made it 28-7 on a 16 yard run, and the Jackets looked like they were in control. See football on page 7
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Football Fever Clinton Yellow Jackets 2018 Football from page 6 But Melbourne was not done. Lawrence found Jennings for a 46 yard gain to set the Bearcatz up first and goal, and 3 plays later McSpadden found the end zone to cut the Jacket lead to 28-14. Than, a controversial call gave Melbourne the football at the 50 yard line on the ensuing onside kick. The Bearcatz player looked to have touched the ball on his side of the 50, but the official ruled that he had crossed the 10 yard cushion before touching the ball. Clinton’s defense stepped up once more. Travis Williams sacked Lawrence on 2nd and 8 to set up a third and long. Melbourne would later turn the ball over on downs. Clinton, however, was forced to punt, and Melbourne went back to work on offense. At the 7:00 mark in the fourth quarter, Lawrence found Bray for a 10 yard touchdown strike, but the 2 point conversion failed, making the score 28-20. After recovering the onside kick attempt, Clinton drove to the 35 yard line, but faced 4th down and 3. Amos was able to draw the Bearcatz offside with a hard count, and then Bowman went untouched 30 yards for the score. Matt Gonzalez, who was perfect on the day, kicked the extra point to make the score 35-20 and give Clinton some breathing room. Melbourne needed to score quickly, and they did. This time, Lawrence found McSpadden for a 77 yard touchdown strike, but the 2 point conversion failed, leaving the score 35-26. Clinton recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock. Amos completed 9 of 12 passes in the game for 100 yards, 1 touch-
down, and 1 intercepted. He added 39 yards on the ground. Davidson rushed for 128 yards on 15 carries, caught two passes for 35 yards, and scored four touchdowns. Bowman added 123 yards on 20 carries and a touchdown. Austin Drake caught 3 passes for 30 yards, while McDonald caught two passes for 10 yards and Keaton Gresham caught two passes for 35 yards. Defensively, Davidson recorded 9 tackles and was in on a sack. Bowman and Reuben Dawson added 6 tackles, with Dawson adding a sack. Travis Williams also recorded his first varsity sack. Melbourne’s Gabe Lawrence completed 16 passes for 353 yards and three touchdowns. He was sacked twice in the game.
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Game Notes: Captains were Sky Davidson, Cort Bagley, Kelley Collins and Caleb Bowman… Clinton is now 3-0 against Melbourne… The Yellow Jackets have won 18 regular season games in a row, and 12 conference games in a row… Weston Amos’s 9 completions and 12 passing attempts were both season highs… Sky Davidson has now scored 8 touchdowns in the last two games combined… The Yellow Jacket defense limited the Bearcatz to 63 yards rushing, which was the lowest rushing yard total so far this season… The Bearcatz were able to pass for 353 yards, which is the most passing yards the Jackets have allowed this season.
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• Clinton 35, Melbourne 26 • Harding Academy 56, Yellville-Summit 20 • Marshall 28, Cedar Ridge 7
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Caring for Clinton since 1981 745-DRUG (3784) Jackets quarterback Weston Amos takes a knee to end Friday’s game.
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Calendar Fall cleaning will be October 6, 2018 at the Crowell Mountain Cemetery, starting around 8 a.m. Painting on the new fence will also be on the agenda. Bring your tools, a smile and come on out and help.
music and sample authentic German treats and drinks. A traditional Volksmarch kicks off at 4 p.m., followed by a Roll out the Barrel and Grand March at 6 p.m. The event is free. For more information call 884-4202.
The Van Buren County Cattlemen meeting will be Monday, October 8, at Western Sizzlin. Eat at 6 p.m., meeting starts at 7 p.m. Sponsor this month is Cowboy Chrysler.
The Clinton City Council meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Highway 16 East. The meeting is open to the public.
Fairfield Bay Rotary Club’s Sterling Scholar’s monthly speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 3, will be Dr. Sonia Toudje from the History Department at the University of Central Arkansas. In her presentation entitled "Between War & Peace: How Arkansas Natives Lost their Lands,” Toudji will relate the story of the Quapaw and Osage tribes who occupied most of Arkansas at one time. The lecture is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Indian Hills Little Red Restaurant. This event is free and open to the public.
The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton invites the public to attend Workforce Strong, a National Manufacturing Day event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6. This free event will be located inside the Workforce Training Center on the west end of campus. Food and drink will be available to participants, as well as booths for every hands-on training program offered at UACCM. For more information, e-mail rohlman@uaccm.edu, or call (501) 977-2004.
The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame is seeking nominations from the public for its next class. The nomination deadline is Nov. 1. The Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes Arkansans who have contributed significantly to the state’s largest industry, while spotlighting their contributions to the state’s economic development. Additional information and online nomination forms are available at www. arkansasaghalloffame. org.
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Church celebrates animals Many churches in the United States celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi on October 4 each year. This special day commemorates the life of St Francis, who was born in the 12th century and is the patron saint of animals and the environment. Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont will observe this “Blessing of the Animals” from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. with a short prayer service at noon. Friends and neighbors are welcome to bring critters of all shapes and sizes to take part in this special time on Thursday. On the following Sunday, October 7, Peace Church will be celebrating God’s love and our beautiful environment at Woodland Mead Park at 9:30 a.m. and the public is invited to join them for worship. “Following Worship in the Park, there will be a free picnic brunch. Mark your calendars, so you and your family and friends can come and join us,” says Pastor Kara
Shaw. She goes on to say, “We invite you and your friends, no matter your race, orientation, age or walk of life to worship a loving, grace-filled God who came to live with us in Jesus and is still with us through the presence of the Holy Spirit in our everyday life.” Woodland Mead Park is located at 522 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. If weather prohibits worship out of doors, regular worship will be held at Peace Lutheran on Highway 16, between Fairfield Bay and Greers Ferry, where all are always welcome. Send your church news to voiceeditor@ artelco.com.
Cook-off in Clinton - SNYP Animal Shelter was the recipient of funds raised at Saturday’s Roadkill Cook-Off in Clinton. Trophies, raffles and prizes were offered, but turnout was light. (Photo by Robert Snyder)
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Fishing Report
Lake Hamilton, as seen from the new hiking trail on Electric Island on the southeast side of the lake, prime fishing temperature this week and the fall bite is happening.
Central Arkansas
Little Red River
(updated 9-262018) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service said for fly-fishing, he recommends midges, soft hackles, sowbugs and streamers. Hot pink and cotton candy bodies on chartreuse jig heads are recommended for Trout Magnet spin fishing. Be safe while enjoying the river. Always check before 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.
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 459.92 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.04 feet msl Oct. 1-April 30; 463.04 feet msl May 1-June 1; 462.54 feet msl June 1-Sept. 30). (updated 9-262018) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-940-1318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 459.89 feet msl and falling; it is 2.65 feet below normal pool of 462.54 feet for this time of year and will
continue to fall some as we go. But in Arkansas the weather is like the wind, of course, so just hang around. The bream bite is good as there appear to be a lot in the lake. Use crickets, crawlers, inline spinners and small crankbaits from super shallow out to 15 feet of water. The walleye are hit and miss just like the cool and hot weather; try dragging crawlers in 12-25 feet of water on jigheads and drop-shot rigs. The crappie action is still going strong, if not stronger all around the lake, on jigs and minnows in and around pole timer, brush piles and just about any wood in 12-25 feet of water. The black bass are from super shallow out to 55 feet eating just about whatever you like to throw at them. Some are busting as well, so just stay around the bait. The hybrid and white bass action is good all over the lake on spoons, inline spinners, grubs, swimbaits and topwater baits; fish from 15-55 feet and stay around the bait.
North Arkansas
White River
(updated 2018) Cotter
9-26Trout
Dock (870-435-6525) says that through last weekend the White River at Cotter has been running on minimum flow releases (very low) from Bull Shoals Dam for most of a month. Wading opportunities were abundant and hopper season brought out our favorite late-summer flies. The Rebel Crick Hopper remains a favorite and works especially well in the low water near the bank. Hop it along the surface and the trout gobble it up. In the last few days, we've seen about one generator of water released from the dam bringing the water level up a foot or so – a nice, steady flow without the spikes that tend to stir the fish up. We're still getting plentiful bites from the brown trout population on sculpin and minnows (a little less abundant as the summer winds down). Look to orange and sunrise mix as the color for egg patterns and bait right now, and when you add a little pinch of shrimp to the hook, the rainbows will chase you down. Keep that bait near the bottom for the most consistent action. And keep anglin'!
Bull Shoals Lake As
of
Wednes-
day, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 657.29 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 659.00 feet msl). (updated 9-262018) Del Colvin at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock said last Thursday that the lake level was 657 feet msl. It’s been stable and they had not gotten much rain before last week. Del says they’re starting to “get the lake back, guys.” There were a couple of cool days, but then it got brutally hot again. The fish were starting to move up and then crept back down. Water temps were right around 80 degrees in the morning, by the end of the day it can be 86-87 on the surface. Keep in mind, it’s fall now. The fish are moving around or starting to move. Be prepared to cover a bunch of water. As far as the bite goes, some of the things have been for him, Del says, and have a caught a few fish on the Jewel Special Ops Tactical Jig in their Bass Whacker color. He’s been catching quite a few fish on that whether it's sunny, windy – it doesn’t matter with the good jig bite going on, he said. If it's windy, you can get right upside the bushes and, if it's flat and calm, move out to the deeper stuff. Those fish have been positioned on the rocks, on the channel swing banks, sides of points, anywhere there's wind, on the bigger football-sized rock, that bite is definitely helped if you've got a little bit of wind or cloud cover. Now, if you're covering water you can throw a buzzbait now. This time of year put the trolling motor down. Get you a high-speed reel so you're not fighting it, and keep it going. Del
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also says he’s fishing the buzzbait. If there's enough wind, you can throw it all day. If you got clouds and a little bit of wind you can still throw it. If conditions are super nasty, if you got a ton of wind like the lake saw recently, you can catch them on the Whopper Plopper. The Whopper Plopper’s working just outside the bushes, the channel swing banks, bigger rock, anywhere those fish can go up there and munch and get back to the deep water. Now, as the sun comes up and it's just nasty and nothing seems to be working, Del says, he’s still resorting to fishing the drop-shot in the main lake. The main lake drop-shot has been fair on channel swing banks going into the creeks, the brush piles, anywhere from 1520 feet of water. Just lob it up on the bluffs and drag it down. The brush piles are going be hit or miss. Fish them for 5-10 minutes and, if the fish are not there, just go to the next one. Also in super windy and cloudy conditions, you can catch a few on a spinnerbait. The live bait around the bushes and the shore has been real small so you want to pick out something in a natural color – if you're in clear water, go with whites, blue shads, anything like that with a smaller blade. Del added that one of his favorite things to do at this time is to go back through the dock and skip a buzzbait or a jig up around the shade of the dock. That'll help you get a couple more fish in the boat. He said that if weather reports were even halfway right about the past weekend, a lot more fish should have moved shallow.
Norfork Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 551.76 feet msl (normal conservation pool: September-April 552.00 feet msl; April-September, 554.00 feet msl). (updated 9-262018) Lou Gabric at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort said there have been a few changes in fishing on Norfork Lake since his last report. First of all, the surface water temperature has dropped to 79 degrees at sunrise but increases slightly during the daylight hours. Secondly, the thermocline is dropping very slowly and currently sits in the 35-40 foot range. The drop in the thermocline at the end of summer is very common. Thirdly, the bigger bass are finally starting to come out of their deep water summer pattern and are feeding in shallower water early in the morning. Lou says Norfork Lake's walleye bite continues to be outstanding. There have been several methods of fishing for this species at amazingly different depths. Near the dam you can catch walleye in 80 feet of water, plus or minus 10 feet. The fish are lying on the bottom or very close to it. Live bait and vertical jigging with a spoon are both working well. If you are vertical jigging with a spoon you don't need to work the bait fast. Drop it to the bottom, then lift the bait 3 to 4 feet off the bottom by raising your rod, then let it fall back to the bottom. Repeat until your bait gets real heavy then reel in your fish. A third method that is also catching a few walleye is trolling swim baits with down riggers.
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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 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf. If you can identify this week's 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 757-2069 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 Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane, Dennard, AR 72629 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 Main Line 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 Settlement Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 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 723-8101 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 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 Zoo Church 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
First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337 Higden, AR 72067 (501) 654-2354
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The Voice of Van Buren County
October 2, 2018
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Classifieds • Legal ANNOUNCEMENTS
YARD SALE
EMPLOYMENT
REAL ESTATE
$2500 Reward
INSIDE YARD SALE
Wanted Housekeeper
FOR RENT
Thursday & Friday October 4th-5th 8:00 am-5:00 pm 208 Lee Street in Clinton.
Room and board
for information leading to the arrest of person or persons who are committing vandalism and theft at Medlock Corner in Scotland area. Call the Sheriff’s office at (501) 7452112 with information.
CEDAR YARD in CENTER RIDGE is NOW OPEN! -------MON thru FRI 8:00 am -5:00 pm SAT 8 am -1 pm --------SELLING: cedar post, split-rail & fire wood --------BUYING: cedar logs --------3654 Highway 92 Center Ridge (501)581-3780 (501)317-6331
PERSONALS
Clothes, Purses, “what nots”, Towels, Baby Blankets, lots more!
Dependable Adult Lady
Plus Salary
October 5th & 6th Friday: 8 am-3 pm Saturday: 8 am-3 pm at SCOTLAND SENIOR CENTER
EMPLOYMENT
WANTED
RESEARCH
Reflect A Moment He said, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.”"
MISC. FOR SALE
Help Wanted: Senior Center Cooks and Kitchen Assistants. Regular, part-time hours. Multiple locations in Van Buren County. One year experience working in a human services facility and/or
311 Yellowjacket Lane, Suite 2 (behind Clinton Senior Center). OR email resume to HR@vbcap.org.
Shop Booth 75 at Howard's Antiques
Van Buren County Aging Program is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Small office space for rent in commercial building on Main Street in Clinton. Clean, newly painted, very nice wood flooring.
Call (501) 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
The Big One
YARD SALE! A magnificent drive AND great deals!
You are hereby warned to appear in the Circuit Court of Van Buren County within thirty (30) days from the first date of publication of the Warning Order and answer the petition of the Plaintiff. Your failure to file a written answer within thirty (30) may bar you from answering or asserting any defense you have. Given under my hand and seal this 18th day of September ,2018. /s/ Debbie Gray VAN BUREN COUNTY CLERK BY /s/ Jan Gage DC (SEAL)
Small two bedroom, One bath house
$400/month $400 deposit.
NEED A NEW LOCATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS? Check out 253 Court Street, Clinton AR. 2300 sq ft. $500.00/month (502)592-2910 or (501)745-1593
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
UPDATES WEEKLY
is Friday & Saturday on Hwy 254 and Hwy 16 West.
No. PR 2018-87
$250/month plus deposit.
Visit Booth C-1 at Sisters Emporium for Home Decor, Crafts, Seasonal items.
YARD SALE
NO. CIV-2018-20 SUMMERHILL PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. PLAINTIFF
TO: BOBBY CRUNK
REAL ESTATE
for crocheted items, knickknacks, dishes and jewelry.
Dress up your cabin, cottage, or home with finds in BOOTH C-1
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION
WARNING ORDER
ServSafe certification a plus. Apply in person at the Van Buren County Aging Program Office,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS SECOND DIVISION
VS.
Located 15 minutes From the hospital. Horse drawn wagon or wagon parts in good condition. Call Tom 501-745-4378
LEGALS
BOBBY CRUNK DEFENDANT
For Rent
INDOOR YARD SALE
Apartment for rent $400.00 plus electric bills, other utilities are included. Deposit is required. Call or Text (501)592-1380
LEGALS
Call 745-8040 to place an ad in the classifieds
Pets allowed with additional deposit. One year lease. (501) 733-6631
Legal Notice to Betty H. Hickman 1668 State Hwy 207 Ralls, TX 79357 If restitution of the amount you owe to Choctaw Mini Storage is not made by November 01, 2018. the contents of your rental unit will be sold at auction.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES LEE WILSON, DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS Last known address of decedent: 114 Greenwood Rd., Fairfield Bay, AR 72088. Date of Death: May 20, 2018. An instrument dated July 17, 2008, was admitted to probate as the Last Will of the above-named decedent, and the undersigned has been appointed Administrator thereunder. A contest of the probate of the Will 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 of such estate. This notice first published the 25th day of September, 2018. Benny Wilson /s/ Melanie Beltran (AR Bar# 2014144) Attorney at Law, PLLC PO Box 1155 184 Griggs St.Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-3111 office e-mail: mb.beltranlaw@gmail.com
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October 2, 2018
2018 Van Buren County Fair Blue ribbons
South Side High School students bringing home blue ribbons from the fair were: 8th graders Creek Johnson, Ethan Ward, Whitt Holland, Rebekah Hughs, Kameron Mason, Jade Quattlebaum; 10th grader Josiah Draper;11th grader Megan Patty; 12th grader Carolynn Gardner; 8th grader Mara Holland; 7th graders Laciegh Duncan and Jewel Walley; 9th graders Emily Thomas, Marli Huddleston and Alyssa Gee.The art now goes on to the State Fair in October.
Halter Horse Show
Erin Holland and Bailey, South Side 4-H, Senior Showmanship winner.
Madisyn Barton and Flica, South 4-H,Peewee Showmanship winner.
Side
London Huie and Mick, Van Buren County 4-H, Junior Showmanship winner.
ReElect Judge Roger Hooper
A Man of His Word
• Improved roads through a weII deveIoped Road Improvement Plan resulting in 70% of the county roads improved, over 1 million tons of gravel used, 85 miles of new chip & seal, and 19 new bridges • Worked to help manage a balanced budget and build a $400,000 emergency reserve • Acquired $6.0 million in Road and Community Grants and $5.0 million from gas companies to repair roads • Open Door Policy with regular community meetings plus newspaper and radio updates
Economic Growth and Tourism
• With projects like Ozark Health and the Hwy 65 expansion, Global Foods, and tourism growth; unemployment was reduced from 13% to 5% plus an 11% increase in tourism dollars for 2017 • Supported higher education by helping establish the UACCM Nursing School and the new state of the art VBC library which increased youth participation by 50%
Next 4 Year Plans (End of 2022)
• Have 100% of county roads completed with 4-6 " of gravel, 40 more miles of chip & seal , and 5 new bridges • Grow VBC tourism dollars from $68 million to $102 million. • Coordinate with Arkansas Economic Development Commision (AEDC) to bring business and employment • Support growth of trade schools and small business • Support Growth for a stronger healthcare system
501-253-1407
PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT ROGER HOOPER
Prize winners - Roller-McNutt announces six prize winners from their booth at the fair. They are: Carol Harp of Scotland (portable cooker); Karen Angerman of Shirley (fruit tree); Brenda Brown of Shirley (fruit tree); Danny Bagley of Clinton (fruit tree); Grand Worden of Fairfield Bay (Pioneer Woman dishes); and Jimmy Huie of Choctaw (blueberry bush).