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Chief moves to dissolve fire department The Holley Mountain Airpark Volunteer Fire Department is moving toward dissolution. The department, which once carried an ISO rating of 1 the highest attainable - was one of only a few in the nation to achieve that. Now, Chief Tom Westfall told the Van Buren County Quorum Court last week, they have only eight fire-

fighters, five of whom don’t even live in the fire district. The Holley Mountain district is one square mile with 29 households. From 2012-2018, there were only five callouts, 40 assists and 45 emergency calls. He said the district took in $95,000 from state money and fire dues. That breaks down to a cost of $2,131.64 per emergency call, he

said. The Burnt Ridge Fire Department is willing and able to absorb the Holley Mountain district, Westfall said. At its meeting in January, the board voted to start the process to consolidate the department with Burnt Ridge under Chief Jerry Pico. Westfall said one reason for the decision is lack of firefight-

er participation. The airpark is a small, aging district with “no new blood moving in,” he said. He said when he was out of town recently, there was a vehicle fire at the airpark and only one Holley Mountain firefighter was able to respond. He had to take a brush truck because it takes two to operate a pumper. The Burnt Ridge department arrived with six firefight-

ers to assist. Consolidation would benefit the area and increase the surrounding rural area’s ISO rating to a 5 from the current 10, he said. Holley Mountain currently is rated a 3. Westfall said he fears for the safety of his firefighters and district residents. Currently, the district does not meet the standards to be a fire department, he said.

Holley Mountain would turn over its equipment to the Burnt Ridge department. He hopes that the consolidation might lead to a grant to build a station at Holley Mountain. Westfall asked that one of the justices of the peace sponsor an ordinance to dissolve the department. JP Brian Tatum said he will look at the legalities and try to work it out.

U.S. senator pays a visit to the county

U.S. Sen. John Boozman takes a tour with the Nature Conservancy along the upper Little Red River last week.

U.S. Senator John Boozman visited Van Buren County on Wednesday, March 20 and Thursday, March 21. He visited with the Nature Conservancy and saw the conservation projects along the upper Little Red River and heard how federal programs help protect

Greers Ferry Lake. On Thursday, he visited with members of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. They discussed veterans issues, how the Small Business Administration can help the community and services provided by the senator’s office.

JPs decrease pay for extra meetings The Quorum Court is taking a pay cut. Justices of the peace are paid $300 per regular monthly meeting. Previously, they were paid $100 per special meeting, which added up over the course of the year as committees, especially the budget committee, held special sessions. Under an ordinance approved last week, pay for special meetings now will be $25 per meeting.

JP Dell Holt was behind the ordinance. “It’s just a money thing,” he said. Last year, “we almost broke the bank.” The vote to approve the ordinance reducing pay was 7-1 with Brian Tatum casting the dissenting vote. JPs Gary Linn and John Bradford were absent. Also at the meeting, County Judge Dale James said road crews have been busy replacing culverts, do-

ing ditch work and getting rights-of-way cleared out. He said he has found a rock crusher for the county to purchase at a cost of $550,000. The county should be producing its own gravel by May, he said. He also said the county will purchase another grader, instead of leasing one, from John Deere. In the sheriff’s office report, Sheriff Lucas Emberton said his

Water loss up for February New Water Department Manager Will Hinchey addressed the Clinton City Council at its meeting last week. He said water loss for the month was up with losses of 35 percent in Dennard; 50 percent in Burnt Ridge; and 45 percent in Clinton. He also reported that Stage 1 work at the Pole Yard tank is nearly completed. In other news from the City Council, it was announced that Farrell Weaver would replace Justin Bintliff on the zoning commission. From the animal shelter, Lori Treat of SNYP Arkansas, said there are current-

ly 10 cats and 31 dogs on the premises. She said 15 dogs will head North with a rescue group on April 8. The shelter also had to replace a grinder pump at a cost of $1,350. The Police Department said it is purchasing a 2017 Ford Explorer from the Van Buren County sheriff’s office. The vehicle has 16,000 miles on it and the city will pay $20,000 and throw in a 2011 Dodge Charger in trade. The council meeting is generally held the second Thursday of each month. This month’s meeting was delayed until March 21.

department is in negotiations with Searcy County for a third dog. Having three dogs was Emberton’s goal during the campaign for sheriff. He said handlers will be deputies Ethan Ward, Sonny Clifford and Curtis Holliman. In his report, Emberton said deputies had 1,142 contacts with the public in February and CID handled 85 cases. He said the county jail currently is holding 18 federal prison-

ers and has asked for an increase for housing them from $53 per day to $62 per day. It was left to Emberton to explain the department’s legislative audit, which found several deficiencies. Emberton was quick to remind the Quorum Court that he was not sheriff at the time, but he said the problems, mostly bank reconciliations, have been taken care of. James said no significant deficiencies

were found in any of the other county offices. Offering a brief report from Fairfield Bay was Mayor Paul Wellenbergger, who said the city held its first ever job fair March 1-2; the new hotel should open at the end of April; there was a “flawless” transition to the new 911 system with no down time; and this year’s fireworks shows are well coordinated with displays in the area on July 4, 5 and 6.

Disturbance call leads to charge

Governor comes to town Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was guest speaker at last week’s Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce dinner. (Photo from Facebook)

Morgan Dowell, 43, of Clinton was arrested March 18, 2019, after a Clinton police officer answered a disturbance call at 158 Cedar Crest Lane. The officer found that there was an active arrest warrant out for Dowell, After placing him in custody, the officer located a small plastic bag containing approximately 1 gram of a white crystal-like substance in Dowell’s pocket, according to an arrest affidavit. The substance tested positive for methamphetamine in a field test, the report states. Dowell has been charged with possession of a controlled substance-Schedule I/II, meth or cocaine, less than 2 grams, a Class D felony. A warrant was issued for his arrest on March 20. In some other arrests by the sheriff’s of-

fice this month: - Tasha Burgess, 34, of Clinton was arrested March 9 and has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and furnishing/possessing/or using prohibited articles. - Kendra E. Bramlett, 31, of Clinton was arrested March 9 on charges of public intoxication and domestic battery-III. Christena R. Goodpaster, 32, of Higden was arrested on March 11 and has been charged with domestic battery-II and residential burglary. - Ashley M. Rollins, 44, of Fairfield Bay has been charged with possession drug paraphernalia ingest, possession controlled substance VI and endangering the welfare of a minor. She was arrested by deputies on

Dowell March 2. - Karen R. Norris, 50, of Shirley was arrested March 1 and charged with domestic battery-third degree. - Chad A. Pearce of Mabelvale was arrested by deputies March 1 and has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, driving on suspended license, no liability insurance and expired tags. All arrests are made on evidence obtained by deputies. Suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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March 26, 2019

On the occasion of her 81st birthday By Anita Tucker Voice Editor

March 26, 1938, somewhere in the Rio Grande Valley a baby girl was born. If you wanted to tease her, you might call her by her first name, Elter. She did not answer to that. She did answer to Ray and Mama and Granny. She was the star of our family, and the glue that held us together. I wish I had realized that earlier. The pain of her passing is just as fresh today as it was the day she died, Oct. 22, 2013. When I find myself in a predicament, I still seek her guidance. “What now, Mama? What do I do now?” And I try to imagine what she would say. It bothers me greatly that I can’t hear her voice in my head anymore. I can’t remember how

she sounded. It is said that is common, but I don’t like it. Her voice, her words were my security blanket as a child and, in truth, beyond. I wish I had an audio recording of her. She was smart as a whip. A couple of years after she died, my son said to me, “I think Granny was the smartest person I’ve ever known.” I think I was supposed to argue with him about that, but I simply said, “You may very well be right.” No sense arguing with the truth. She read the dictionary for fun. She would play Scrabble for hours, though she seldom found a worthy opponent. She was far from perfect. She would sometimes make up words in those Scrabble games and nobody would dare challenge her. She occasionally cheated at cards and could not restrain herself from wild gestures

when we played Password. She was possessive of her huge collection of mystery novels - her favorites were generally set along an English seashore. At one point she resorted to requiring her eldest daughter to check them out before taking them home (where she was known to drop them in her bath water). The times I remember from childhood when she was most impatient with me had to do with books. If I interrupted her reading or made too many suggestions at the bookstore, she would use that tone that clearly said “go away” even though she didn’t use those words. I so wished that I could find a book for her that she wanted to read. Sometimes she would buy the book anyway, and later I realized it was just to make the 12-year-old me feel

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good. Not that she always tried to make me feel good. She was sometimes a little too honest. A cousin and I picked out tops at Fred’s discount store in Conway one summer day long ago, and happily wore them out of the store. Once we got in the car, in our flowery ruffled midriff tops, she pronounced them “chintzy.” I tried to argue her down, and my aunt jumped to our defense. After that day, I never wore the top again. In the last year or so of her life, she took to calling me at work almost every day, asking me to bring her something sweet to eat pastries, pie, cake - she wouldn’t tell me what, I had to figure that out myself. I didn’t try hard to conceal my annoyance. I wish I had. As her health declined, she rarely left the house. She would

pat the couch cushion beside her, summoning a grandchild, then lay her head on their shoulder and hold conversations meant only for the two of them. Each grandchild knew they were the most special of all. She would have

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BANNER MOUNTAIN GIRL

by Freeda Baker Nichols

What I hope spring brings to me by Freeda Baker Nichols

Don’t let your teens read this! Just letting you parents in on a new fad that has started making its way across the country. As you are probably no doubt aware, young people will try anything to get drunk or high. Don’t ask me why, I wish I knew. Is life that miserable that you have to escape by any means necessary? Are you not interesting or fun unless you chemically alter your brain? Anyway, kids are starting to get vanilla extract and drinking it. Vanilla extract is 35 percent alcohol, that

is the equivalent of 70 proof liquor. This is the same amount of alcohol in vodka. Vanilla is make by soaking vanilla beans in alcohol for several days. Who knew? But, to relieve your mind, when you cook with vanilla, the alcohol is dissolved by the heat. Here’s what to look for if you suspect your kids have been drinking. The liver can only handle a single ounce of alcohol every 90 minutes, anything more than that can cause alcohol poisoning. One of the

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March 26 - Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, salad, French bread, brownie muffin. March 27 - Pinto beans and ham, spinach topped tomatoes, cornbread, lemonade pie.

March 28 - Hamburger, Mexicali corn, baked beans, melon/ strawberries.

Fairfield Bay

March 26 - Meatballs/gravy, carrots, mashed potatoes, wheat bread, fruit cocktail. March 27 - Creamy

more serious symptoms of alcohol poisoning is that it slows the breathing down, this can cause confusion, cool skin temperatures and discoloration of the skin. If that weren’t bad enough, alcohol affects the heart as well, slowing it down, causing it to have a weak and irregular pulse. Four people a day die from alcohol poisoning. I like to have fun too, but how much fun can you have inside a coffin? chicken spaghetti, peas, capri blend, bread stick, cake w/icing.

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March 26 - Creamy chicken spaghetti, peas, capri blend, bread stick, cake w/icing. March 27 - Taco soup, chips, salad, strawberries and bananas.

When I think of spring arriving, I think of warm days with sunshine, some rain and possibly tornadoes. It’s a time to take off my shoes and walk barefoot on tender grass. As a child, that’s how I welcomed spring – barefoot out there on Banner Mountain. Spring means wind blowing in March, whipping skirts and scarves and turning hairstyles into stringy locks. Warm days and cool nights. Spring means freshtilled earth, plowed for the sowing of new garden seed to grow vegetables for the table. Spring means many kinds of flowers, blooming. It means the earth awakening after a cold winter. The earth embracing life again with warm gestures. Spring means people getting together to visit – something the harsh winter prevented them

from doing. “April showers and May flowers.” A little rhyme that we all know well. Purple flowers – violets and Sweet Williams – growing along the roadsides. Birds looking for material to build their nests. Wild roses blooming pink and dogwoods blooming white in the woodlands. Spring, with its warmth, freshness, and beauty, may bring to me joy, peace, and happiness – though I dare not think of how this mission will be accomplished. Already, I have all the poet hopes for within the heart. I see, but cannot tell of what I see. I hear, and cannot tell how beautiful are the sounds I hear. I strive, but do not attain my goal through writing, or my love of writing, and yet I do not fail because I am trying to attain. I cannot tell what I know about the beauty of life, and yet I

been 81 today, March 26. I will wrap her memory around me like a soft blanket, stir up a cup of her favorite strong, hot instant coffee and travel across the ocean with a good English cozy. I wish I could imagine her voice reading it to me. know. My heart overflows with all the beauty of spring. From the purple flower blossoms to the red-velvet soft, budding oak leaves. From the moss-covered rocks to tiny blades of grass pin-pointing up from the soft earth. From the hazy outline of distant mountains to the blue streams of water, running gently now to stop in the heat of summer. The creeks are disturbed somehow by big machines that man operates to remove gravel he needs for roadways that take him hither and yon in such haste that he has little quality time for nature. Spring, like time, will not stand still, and yet its visit to my life will endow me with strength to progress through the icy, snow-encrusted days of winter until spring arrives once more. I am thankful for what spring brings to me. From out of past springs, I have gathered memories to sustain me. Within each memory lies a surprise of joy, peace or happiness and that’s what I hope this year’s spring season brings to me.

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March 26, 2019 Dear Editor: I got all excited last week when I started hearing on the news there was a movement afoot to abolish the insanity of Daylight Saving Time. I've always hated it, it doesn't really help anyone or conserve energy, you just have to turn your lights on earlier in the morning in order to turn them on later at night hours of sunlight don't change. And when have most Americans ever been concerned about conserving anything? I've never heard a valid reason for it - unless it's for people who like evening activities or something? With no regard for school kids currently waiting for the bus in the dark in March. Then the horror and dismay of hearing new stories about abolishing it actually means freezing it year round - in DST instead of going back to normal real clock time! All I can think about is school kids who will pay the price. For all you parents - if you don't want your little ones waiting for the school bus in pitch-black dark during the winter months with the bus headlights and other traffic only able to see them once they get really close, you need to be contacting your congressmen now and raising your objections very loudly before it's too late. One reporter says maybe school start time should be pushed out - how will that affect the millions of moms who work and can drop their kids off at school on their way to work? Other arrangements would have to be made to keep them in a safe place until school opens. All it will take to get the country back to normal is to abolish the DST completely. And it won't happen unless enough people insist on it. Alma Wallace Clinton Opinions are those of the letter-writers only. The Voice welcomes your letters. Publication is at the discretion of the editor.

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Threading the needle - Under the direction of founder Mary Philips, volunteers prepped and sewed 104 Cancer Caps for distribution during a work day at the Van Buren County Library on March 19. The program was sponsored by the Extension Homemakers and Friends of the Library.

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First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf, 557 Highway 337, Higden, will be hosting a Fifth Friday gospel singing at 6 p.m. Friday, March 29. This is a non-denominational singing; everyone is welcome and may participate in "specials" after the congregational songs. A potluck will follow. The Van Buren County Museum will be open from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday beginning April 1, 2019, except for holidays. Bingo at the Fairfield Bay Senior Center 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, April 9. Free with prizes including two free meal prize vouchers. All seniors welcome. The Abraham Van Buren Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet at 6 p.m. April 2 at the Western Sizzlin' Steak House in Clinton. Members and guests are encouraged to come 30-45 minutes early to socialize before the meeting. Members may bring their spouse and new member prospects are welcomed. I The Archey Fork

Car Club is hosting a Classic Car Show & Shine from 10 a.m.noon April 6 in the parking lot of Howard’s Antiques. call 7458377 for more information.

vention Center.

The Maria Van Buren Daughters of America will holds its regular meeting at noon April 13. After the meeting the group will convene to Clinton Park by the pond for a tree and marker dedication for recently deceased member Janie Fullilove. Call Alice George at 501-825-7110 for more information.

Fairfield Bay Senior Center Line Dancing, every Monday, 6 p.m. at the Senior Center.

The North Central Arkansas Foundation for the Arts and Education hosts internationally known pianist Scott Carrell at the Fairfield Bay Conference Center at 7 p.m. April 5, 2019. Carrell, head of the piano department at Harding University in Searcy, will present “A Celebration of French Music.” Donations are encouraged. For additional information, call (903) 530-9521. Fairfield Bay Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at the Fairfield Bay Con-

The Fairfield Bay Rotary meets every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Little Red Restaurant, Fireside Room.

VFW Post 4513 Bingo nights every Monday in Shirley, 6:30 p.m. and every Wednesday and Friday night beginning at 7 p.m. is Karaoke time. Fairfield Bay City Council meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, April 8, at the city offices. Community Sale on the Square is set for April 13 in downtown Clinton. Everyone welcome and it is free to participate. Set up as early as you want. Each participant is responsible for their own items. The Scotland Trail ride will be Saturday, May 18, and a Sunday morning devotional by Daniel Gardner with music by the Maygardens is set for 8:30 a.m. May 19 with a short ride to follow.

In concert - The Triumphant Quartet will be in concert at 7 p.m. April 6at Pee Dee Baptist Church. Suggested donation is $15 at the door, all proceeds go to the group.

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Work complete - The new asphalting of Highway 65, between Botkinburg and the northern county line, is complete. Long delays should be over. Construction on 65 south of Clinton continues but is expected to be completed by October. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)

Schedule your day There is a lot of power to scheduling your day. I used to have trouble accomplishing what I needed to or even being consistent at anything. Doing too much, lack of focus and wanting to do all the things all the time had me "all over the place" and not accomplishing anything important. Talk about chaos, not just for me but for my daughters, my job, my family and my friends. Always with goals but rarely accomplishing them. Then a few months ago, I decided I was going to start finishing everything I started. I was going to reach my goals come heck or high water. I would actually pursue some new business ventures I have been talking about doing for years, and I was ready to create the healthy, balanced lifestyle I so valued and encouraged others to pursue. One thing that has helped me tremendously is making a daily power schedule. By making this a daily routine in my life, I have created some major consistency where I had none before, and it's creating better health, focus, and more success in my life. I've learned that being busy is not the same as being productive. When you make a schedule it helps you keep on task, gets you

Geri’s Fit Bits to accomplish your goals because you have scheduled tasks to get you closer to them. Every morning as soon as I get out of bed I sit down and write out my schedule for the day, from working out, showering, making calls I need to make, working to studying, spending quality time with my girls and meals. I also list my goals and look at them throughout the day as well. I also list approximately five critical tasks or targets that I need to complete that day, no matter what. Then at the end of the day I write my successes and rewrite my goals. So get yourself a journal or a notebook. Use it every day. to write out your schedule. This shifts your thinking into doing. Consistent reminders can be a huge help. Make your power list tomorrow and see how it empowers you to be the best version of you.

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Obituaries

David Tomlinson

David Ray Tomlinson, 84, of Clinton, Arkansas, ''walked on'' from this earthly life to his eternal home on March 23, 2019. David is survived by his three children, James David Tomlinson and wife Susan, Robbia Mays and husband Jeff, and Billy F. Tomlinson and wife Claire; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Jeanette Cannaday Tomlinson; his parents Elijah Floyd and Lily Hice Tomlinson; sisters and brother, Jennie V. Hartwick, Helen Lois Hutto, Raymond Wilson Tomlinson and Jettie Ruth Rowland. David was born in Clinton, Arkansas on April 30, 1934. He graduated from Clinton High School in the spring of 1952. He married his high school sweetheart, Jeanette Cannaday, on October 31, 1953. David worked for the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey (now known as The National Geodetic Survey) from 1952 through 1966. In 1966, because of illness in his family, he retired from his ''dream'' job and moved his family back to Clinton, where he and Jeanette became the owners of Cannaday Abstract Company, which he owned and operated until his retirement in 2010. David was very active in community and church affairs. He was a member of the Clinton JayCees, the Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department, the Van Buren County Hospital board of directors (now Ozark Health), and the Arkansas Land Title Association. He served on the Clinton City Council, City Water Commission Board, and the Clinton School Board. He served as a justice of the peace on the Van Buren County Quorum Court from 1984 to 1994. David was honored by the Clinton Alumni Association as its Distinguished Alumni in March 1986; and served as the president of the Arkansas Land Title Association in 1984-85 and received the Titleman of the Year award from that organization in 1990. David was a life-long member of the Clinton United Methodist Church, where he served in every capacity he could and he lived out his faith as evidenced by his daily walk. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. David’s latter years were marred by Jeanette's debilitating illness and his own dementia.

As a family, we could not be more proud of the example he set, not just for Jamie, Robbia and Billy, but down to the third generation. Pallbearers are David's grandsons, Josh Tomlinson, Adam Tomlinson, Kevin Jensen (honorary due to deployment), Jared Bridges, Ed Scroggins, Elijah Gus Scroggins and Hunter Mays. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at First Methodist Church in Clinton. Interment will follow in the Clinton Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice Home Care and/ or the Clinton United Methodist Church.

James Washington

James Dewey Washington, 65, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away on March 24, 2019. James was born September 22, 1953 to Albert and Cleo Washington. James is proceeded in death by his parents, and a brother, John Washington. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Sonya Wallis Washington; two sons, Jeremiah Washington and Ryan McGoveran (Kayla); one granddaughter, Keahton Lynn McGoveran and grandson Joshua Michael McGoveran; one brother, Willie C. Washington of Kansas City, Missouri, one sister, Kathy Smith and her husband Larry Smith of Little Rock, Arkansas. James is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. James was a lifetime member of the Mt. View Missionary Baptist Church. He gave his life to the Lord at a very early age. James was retired from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Botkinburg Foursquare Church. Interment will follow at the Mt. View Cemetery in Clinton.

James Huggins

James Lige Huggins, 86, of Shirley, passed away

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

March 17, 2019 in Clinton, Arkansas. He was born November 1, 1932 in Shirley, Arkansas to Rufus and Murel Williams Huggins. James enjoyed fishing, hunting, horse races, dog races and playing cards. Left to cherish his memory are his children Randy Huggins of Staunton, Illinois, Pam Murray and husband Stanley of Shirley, Angel England and husband Jay of Greers Ferry, Tracy Cooley and husband Tracy of Bee Branch, and Ryan Huggins and wife Nicki of Greenbrier. James was also survived by 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; sister Linda Mannon of Cuba, Missouri; numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. James was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Mae Musskopf Huggins; his parents; and siblings Bill Huggins, Wendell Huggins and Elain Blair. Visitation was Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Clinton Funeral Service. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Settlement Baptist Church in Shirley with Sister Shelia Gardner officiating. Burial was in Settlement Cemetery. Pallbearers: Corey Murray, Cameron Murray, Lane England, Wendell Huggins, Blake Ward and Skyler Dickinson. Honorary Pallbearers are his grandchildren.

Bill Hunt

Bill Hunt went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 20, 2019 at the age of 84 at his home in Greers Ferry, Arkansas. Mr. Hunt was born on June 12, 1934 in Miller, Arkansas to P. S. and Callie Hunt. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Tom, Carl, Ben and Mack Hunt; and his sister, Schell Millsap. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shelby Jeanne (Greer) Hunt of Greers Ferry; four sons, Mark and his wife Teresa, Daniel and his wife Marilyn, John Hunt of Greers Ferry, and Garth Hunt and his wife Sheila of Flippin , Arkansas; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Bobbie Dudeck and her husband Bud of Heber Springs, and Blanche Hearn and husband Charles of North Little Rock; numerous nieces and nephews and a special friend, Virginia Helm. Bill graduated from West Side High School in 1952 and received a B.S.E. Degree in mathematics from Arkansas State Teachers College (UCA) in Conway and a Masters of

Science Degree in mathematics from Arizona State University. He continued post-graduate studies in mathematics at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He earned a certificate in school administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Bill served two years in the U.S. Army Chemical Corps from 1957-59. He received his basic training at Fort Chaffee in Fort Smith, and was transferred to Edgewood, Maryland where he met and married his wife. From there he was transferred to the Pine Bluff Arsenal where he served as a mathematician designing and testing smoke grenades. Bill was an educator for 35 years. He taught mathematics in Missouri, Nevada and Maryland before he returned to Arkansas to teach at West Side and Clinton high schools. He was superintendent at Concord and Wilburn public schools for 20 years. After his retirement, Bill enjoyed riding horses and raising beef cattle. He and his family were chosen as the Cleburne County Farm Family of the Year in 2013. Bill was a charter member of the West Side First Baptist Church in Greers Ferry, where he previously served as treasurer and Sunday school teacher. Bill remained faithful to his church during the challenges of strokes and Parkinson’s Disease. A celebration of Bill’s life was 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019 at West Side First Baptist Church in Greers Ferry with Bro. Doug Inzer officiating. Visitation was Friday, March 22, 2019 at the church. Pallbearers were Daniel Mack Hunt Jr., Johnny Bill (JB) Hunt, Stephen Hunt, Aaron Hunt, Sheena (Hunt) Isbell, and Adrianne (Hunt) Wells. Honorary pallbearers were Jaden Hunt, Ernie Hunt, Dave Melton Cullum and Johnny Peters. Interment was in Shiloh-Crossroads Cemetery. The family requests donations be made to the building fund at West Side First Baptist Church or to The Gideons International. Arrangements by Heber Springs Funeral Home.

Betty Meyers

Betty Jean Meyers, 58, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019. She was born March 2, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Gene Meyers and Reba Grimes. Betty attended Botkinburg Baptist Church; she enjoyed knitting, singing, church dinners and fishing. Left to cherish her

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March 26, 2019 memory are her children, Robert Meyers of Dennard, Maria Bradley of Alexander, Arkansas; siblings, Bobby Meyers, Michael Meyers, Kenny Meyers, Ricky Meyers; two grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, friends and other family members. Betty is preceded in death by her parents A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service.

Lois Horton

Lois Taylor Horton, age 90 of Marshall, Arkansas, passed from this life Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Walnut Grove Nursing Home in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born in Snowball, Arkansas, on July 4, 1928, to John Carroll Taylor and Alma Martin Taylor. Lois was a life-long resident of Marshall, Arkansas. She was a homemaker, seamstress, quilter, and a long-term employee of Flintrock Shirt Company. Her passion for the Arkansas Razorbacks whether football or basketball was well known. For many years she and Ezra traveled and tailgated to all Razorback in-state football games and often went to what was then the Southwest Conference Tournament in Dallas, Texas. Lois was a member of the Marshall First Baptist Church and attended the Canaan Missionary Baptist Church most of her life. She was a hardworking, good woman, and will be missed by her family and friends. Survivors include three children, Rick Horton and wife Janice of Marshall, Arkansas, David Horton and wife Nancy of Lynchburg, Virginia, and Nancy Blair and husband Jim of Fayetteville, Arkansas; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Lois is preceded in death by her husband of 70-plus years, Ezra Horton who passed away in 2017; her parents; two grandchildren, Holly Marie Horton and Brian David Horton; sisters, Nellie Snow, Fairy Turney, Denva Lee Witty, Emma Barrett, and Modest Taylor; and brothers, Gordon Taylor, Edwin Taylor and Clifton Taylor. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas, with Bro. Shirl Williams officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas. Family requests donations to the Searcy County Veterans Memorial Association, 108 Noah Horton Memorial Drive, Marshall, Arkansas, 72650.

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The Voice of Van Buren County

March 26, 2019

Thelma Murray Shirley

Visiting Walt and Mary Thompson Saturday were friends from Midwest City, Oklahoma, Gary and JoNell Lunow. They had been to their grandson's wedding at Little Rock, and were hauling a 1951 Pontiac Chieftain that had been used in the wedding. Myrtle Smith and Arnie went to Carthage, Missouri, to see her brother Ed Hoffman. Wendy, from Rapid City, South Dakota, came Tuesday. Myrtle stopped by to see her son Danny Highshoe and wife Barb, who live near Branson, Missouri. Myrtle says neither her son or brother are doing well. Tom Kimmons

says his place where the mushroom factory used to be is going to be sold in April, Over the years a lot of Shirley's history happened there, and it sounds like it is going to make more history. Jerel Brown reports that the gardens are starting to dry up a little and hopes he will be able to break them up before long. I remember when I was riding the school bus many years ago, I always admired the beautiful garden that Herman Ward had right beside the highway.

James and Joyce Burns Scotland

How nice it is to see the sunshine and to think spring. Time for the red bud and dogwood trees to bloom and the grass to turn green. When we listen to the news about all of the bad storms and floods we can say we have been truly blessed and will be thankful that we have grass to mow.

Spring break is over and the kids go back to school knowing there is just a few more weeks until summer. Time certainly goes by faster as we get older. Scotland Community Corp. will have a community potluck on April 27 at the school cafeteria. There will also be someone from the Boy Scouts there if you are interested in helping form a Scout troop in our community. We will want to know how many are interested in working to get this done as well as how many kids are interested in this fine program. It is time to remind everyone that our first Saturday Breakfast will be on April 6. Same time 8 a.m., same price. Come have a great breakfast, meet new and old friends and thanks for supporting our fundraiser that keeps the lights on and the building available for anyone that needs to rent a good place for a large group. For those of you

Mama and babies - This young mother and her three kittens are currently at the SNYP Arkansas animal shelter in Clinton. Foster families, volunteers and donations are always needed. Call the shelter at 7457697 for hours of operation and more information.

that have not visited the art exhibit at First Service Bank be sure to drop by before the end of April. This exhibit is a good example of paintings that have been produced by artist that have studied under Joyce Burns at her art studio at the old Scotland School. Some of these artist are just beginning and some have attended for a long time. It is so much fun to gather as a group and share the love of art and to share our paintings with each other. We have several in our community that are very ill so please remember to pry for their speedy recovery and comfort in their healing. Have a great week and if you have Scotland news call 5923935 and we will get it into the paper.

Page 5 Madison Masterson spent the past week with her grandparents, Donna and Richard Sherrod. Her mother, Tammy Kelly, came up from Manila and they, along with Cadence Valentine of Wooster, went to Branson for a couple of days. Donna said they had a good time and Richard’s scooter worked out good. JR and I and Margie Pounds went to Conway onTuesday. I had a dental appointment, then we went to the bowling alley and Margie and I bowled for a couple of hours. We shopped for a lift recliner for JR and he found one he liked. We had lunch and then went shopping. We had a good day, even if it was long! JR and I went to pick up the recliner on Wednesday. It rained on us all the way home. They had wrapped it really good, so it didn’t get wet. Needless to say, he is enjoying it. Have a great week and God bless.

Patsy Ward Formosa

I talked to Ronny Webb. He says Ruth is doing better this week. That is good news! Margie Pounds had company from Hamburg this week. Her daughter, Jacque and Earnie Hennington, and their son Cole came for a few days. I know she enjoyed the visit.

Jeff Burgess Crabtree

The last quarter moon is official Wednesday night. Thursday is Fun on a Stick Day. Have fun

with your food and celebrate with easy-toeat dishes on a stick. For several hours before sunrise Friday, the moon pairs with Saturn in the southeast. The Crabtree Senior Night Potluck and Fun Night is Friday at 5:30 p.m. in the Foursquare Church’s new church basement. The potluck’s theme is “new recipe dishes.” I didn’t get clarification on whether that means new to you or new to humanity. In either case you’ll be welcomed. Monday is busy in Alread with an Interorganizational Meeting at 4 p.m. and the ACCDA board meeting at 5 p.m., both in the EHC building. It is also the deadline for scholarship applications. RallyX Auto Racing returns to Crabtree Saturday, April 13, weather permitting. For online registration, or for more details, search: ARSCCA. Daffodils have been blooming for over a month. Forsythia and flowering quince are blooming now, as are trout lilies and some spirea. Several blooming trees have started their stunning displays. But what about the garden? Find out what’s hot and what’s not in “Remembering Lalla’s Garden” in this issue of The Voice. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and west 16 community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.

Melons for sale - Selling watermelons in Shirley, circa 1960. Vendors are unknown. (Photo courtesy of Jerel Brown)

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Remembering Lalla's Garden by Jeff Burgess and Lalla Lee Ostergren

(Longtime friends and organic gardeners, Jeff and Lalla share their gardening experience, strength and hope here monthly. Lalla is 94 and under Hospice care.) “Early March was tough for gardeners this year, Jeff.” “Yes it was, Lalla. With that late super cold snap and all the wet weather, I delayed planting our seeds and potatoes. Although the potatoes you suggested I plant in big pots last fall have sprouts and are looking healthy.” “Oh good! That gives us a little jump on the season. You planted out our transplants from the greenhouse?” “Yes, the lettuce, Salad Bowl and Red Romaine, and Swiss Chard, Bright Lights, are doing well and I’ve already harvested enough for a couple of bowls of salad.” “Excellent! What seeds did you plant?” “We have more lettuce, Black Seeded Simpson and Grand Rapids, curly leaf mustard, 12 varieties of radish, sugar pea, garden cress, carrot and spinach.” “Wonderful! Is anything sprouting?” “Oh yes, the cress and lettuce and we have radishes coming up everywhere!" “Hahaha, you planted lots again this year.” “You know I blame Mom, who had radish sandwich cravings when pregnant with me.” “I’m not sure it works that way, Jeff, but it makes for a good story. How are we looking in the greenhouse?” “Our Early Girl tomato transplants are ready to go and I’m tempted to put them out.” “Oh, no! Jeff it’s too early.” “Well I did early last year and it worked. I think I’ll try a few now.” “You’re going to have to cover every single time it gets cold. There is no margin for error here.” “I know but I can’t stop my quest for the earliest tomato.” “Is the overwintered Rutgers tomato doing well?” “Did you know Rutgers was the most popular tomato variety in the world, before mechanized farming?” “Yes, I did and what flavor! And the skins so thin, yummy. But how’s our plant doing?” “Very well and it’s still flowering but no fruit. Maybe because there are no pollinators.” “You could be the pollinator, Jeff. It’s easy.” “I’m going to do some research first. Our hot peppers from friend Cathy were killed during that coldest snap. Not all, just the habaneros.” “How’d that happen in the greenhouse?”

Lalla’s March garden features Swiss chard, elephant garlic and red romaine lettuce. “I wasn’t thinking and set them next to the single pane window where we were going to access the outdoor cold frame. The single digit temperature night laughed at our window, came right through and bit the nearby peppers.” “Let’s not leave the greenhouse on a sad note.” “You’re right we have much to be thankful for, Lalla. The banana pepper transplants are looking good. The potted onions can be set out now. Our overwintered Swiss chard plant is massive and very productive of leaves for juice, salads and pot greens. I’ll leave that in there for now.” “And you have seedlings on the table in here, Jeff.” “I’m late on those, too, but we have your much loved yellow summer squash, zucchini, sweet bell pepper, salsify, New Zealand spinach and tomatoes, Black Vernissage and Indigo Apple.” “My mouth is watering, but where’s the beans?” “I’ll direct sow those in the garden in April, also okra, cucumber and winter squash. We’ll talk more about that next month.” “With temperatures warming, now is a great time to think composting, Jeff. A pile of organic materials will compost all on its own but we can speed up the process by getting the proper amount of air and moisture into the pile. This means watering, not too much, and turning over, to get air in. My husband Richard used our tumbler composter. It is a big barrel setting in a frame,

with a crank. It could turn kitchen scraps into sweet-smelling soil in less than three weeks.” “What was his recipe, Lalla?” “We used one bucket of chicken manure for nitrogen, four buckets of dry leaves for carbon and two buckets of kitchen scraps. “Another fast method, in warm weather, is a plain black plastic garbage bag. Fill it with similar ingredients as above but more green materials like grass clippings. Twist tie it closed but not too tight. Gas needs to be able to escape. Put the bag in the sun and roll it over every couple of days. In less than three weeks you’ll have a product that looks like fresh cow manure.” “You’re forgetting to tell them about the odor, Lalla. This process doesn’t use air like regular composting so gases given off are reminiscent of an outhouse. Folks probably want to avoid doing this upwind of their neighbors.” “We have two outhouses here, Jeff.” “OK Lalla, but neither have seen use in a long time. Do you have something to finish us off with?” “I’ve got more composting information though.” “Next time, Lalla.” “Oh, OK. I encourage everyone to empty their lungs and breathe deep the good outdoor air. To at least once in awhile, go barefooted in the garden and feel the earth. Fill your body with energizing vegetables from your garden. And juice often. You’ll feel better for the effort. Hope to see you in the garden next month.”

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March 26, 2019

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District to continue rolling over contracts

Members of the Fairfield Bay Rotary Club present a CASA supervisor with more than 200 pieces of luggage.

Club donates luggage for children The Children’s Advocacy Alliance has been presented with more than 200 pieces of luggage from the Fairfield Bay Rotary Club in support of their Court Appointed Special Advocate program serving the foster children in Van Buren County. “This donation is so much more than luggage; this donation means that our foster kids will have something that they own to put their belongings in upon moving to a new foster home or when they first come into care,” said Jasmin Joseph, CASA supervisor.

“To paint a picture for you, when a child comes into care, they don’t have the luxury of bags, suitcases, or often even backpacks. These are all extra things. It is not out of the norm for a child to have to carry their personal belongings around in a trash bag.” said Jessica Hess, a CASA supervisor. “The reality of this gift is that these kids will have something to be proud of when moving around. This donation means that a foster child has a bit more ‘normalcy,’ and a little less ‘strange’ to get used to” said Joseph.

The Children’s Advocacy Alliance CASA program provides in court advocacy to foster children in Van Buren, Searcy, and Faulkner counties. The CASA program ensures that the child has a voice in court and a stable person to lean on outside of court. n 2018, the Children’s Advocacy Alliance served 442 children, 181 of those children being foster children given a voice through CASA. “Our CASA program is held up on the backs of our volunteers who give 10 hours a month to make these kids twice as

likely to graduate, half as likely to re-enter the system, and twice as likely to find a safe home. I’m so thankful for the integrity of Rotary and their compassion for this community,” said Joseph. “What the Rotary Club in Fairfield Bay has done is more impactful for our kids than my words could ever articulate, thank you for caring about our kids and joining us in our mission to end child abuse,” said Hess. For more information about The Children’s Advocacy Alliance, visit www.hopeandjustice.org

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from Mountain View, Faye Tindall, make a cake to bring to the meeting. In the King Cake is hidden a figure of a baby which is supposed to represent the baby Jesus. Whoever gets the baby, (in New Orleans) has to host the next Mardi Gras party and it is suggested that they will have good luck through the next year. The cake was enjoyed by all and Fran Schroeder had the piece of King Cake that held the little plastic baby so she was crowned with a fancy crown and guess who will bring the cake next year? Five members will go to the Arkansas State Quester Convention in April which will be held in Van Buren, Arkansas. Next month's meeting will be a joint meeting with the Indian Rock Questers from Fairfield Bay and will also be held at the Little Red Restaurant. For more information about the Questers, contact President Bonnie Tatum (501) 294-9397 or Vice President Fran Schroeder 501-8845440.

the district of $2,780. Also at the meeting, Clinton Mayor Richard McCormac requested and received a commitment from the board for the Sidewalk Grant Partnership with a cost to the district not to exceed $15,000. The board agreed on a 6-0 vote. McCormac also asked the board to let the city of Clinton survey certain land owned by the district for possible future purchase by the city for maintenance purposes. The vote was 6-0 to approve the request. In the superintendent’s report, Dr. Joe Fisher said district enrollment is currently 1,336.

School Menus

March 26 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Chili, crackers, PBJ sandwich or pizza, corn, salad, juice/fruit. March 27 - Breakfast: Cereal, French toast sticks, fruit. Lunch: Chicken tenders or breaded pork

patty, creamed potatoes, steamed broccoli, wheat rolls, fruit. March 28 - Breakfast: Sausage biscuit, fruit. Lunch: Casserole/breadstick or burrito/cheese, pinto beans, juice/applesauce. March 29 - Breakfast: Cereal, toast, jelly, fruit. Lunch: Hot dog or barbecue pork sandwich, fries, coleslaw, pears.

School briefs

• Ag Mechanics 9th place

Clinton Junior and Senior High

Questers celebrate Mardi Gras The Davis Special Questers met Wednesday, March 20, in the Sunset Room at the Little Red in Fairfield Bay. Even though it is past Mardi Gras time, one of the members, Penny Sanders, recently went to visit her son in New Orleans and gave a lively account of the various types of parades she saw in different neighborhoods as well as the history of Mardi Gras, which goes back in this country to 1699 near what became Mobile, Alabama. In 1703 Mobile held the first American Mardi Gras and the holiday came to New Orleans in 1718. The celebrations paused during the Civil War, WW1, and WW2, but since then keeps getting bigger each year. Types of Mardi Gras are held in many other states and countries and some of them in other countries are called Carnival. Another tradition to Mardi Gras is the King Cake, a very rich delicious cake served throughout the Mardi Gras season. Lacy Kennedy had a friend

The Clinton School District will continue its practice of rolling over classified and certified contracts at the end of the school year rather than the School Board voting to rehire. Also agreed to at the March 11 School Board meeting: FCCLA’s request to attend National Competition in Anaheim, California, at a cost to the district of $7,292. - High School Beta Club’s request to attend National Competition in Oklahoma City at a cost to the district of $6,245. Junior High School Beta Club’s request to attend National Competition in Oklahoma City at a cost to

Prom dates: South Side - March Clinton - April 6 Shirley - April 13

Clinton football standouts Caleb Bowman, Sky Davidson and Kelly Collins were named outstanding players at their positions as selected by conference coaches, the Almanac of Arkansas High School Football reported.

Lacy Kennedy watches as Fran Schroeder shows off the baby from the King Cake.

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In district competition March 14, Clinton FFA qualified 10 teams to go to state: • Agronomy 1st place with Gracie Lee earning high individual, Alyssa Huie earning 4th high individual and Catherine Mills earning 5th high individual • Land 1st place with Trey Puckett earning 1st high individual, Zac Alexander earning 2nd high individual, and Lathan Newland earning 3rd high individual. • Nursery Landscape 2nd place with Abby Hagans earning 4th high individual • Farm Business Management 2nd place with Sophia Cabana earning 3rd high individual and Kami Reeves earning 5th high individual • Horse 2nd place with Savannah Hall earning 4th high individual • Floriculture 3rd place • Poultry 3rd place • Vet Science 5th place with Brooke Bradford earning 5th high individual • Electricity 5th place • Forestry 6th place • Dairy foods 9th place

The Miss South Side pageant is set for 6 p.m. April 6 at South Side-Bee Branch schools. Spring musical at South Side is 6:30 p.m. April 11 at South SideBee Branch schools. Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, March 28th from 2:30-7 p.m. at Clinton Elementary School. School will dismiss at 2:05 to allow the staff to prepare for conferences. All students need to leave campus at dismissal time. Doors will open to begin conferences at 2:30. During the conferences, the clothes closet will be open for anyone that needs to visit. Volunteers organize the clothes in a way that makes it easy to find what you need. Also during the conferences, we will be asking parents to complete a survey to provide feedback to the school. These surveys are part of a state initiative to continue moving education forward in the state. Participation in the survey is completely voluntary, but everyone that completes it will be entered into a drawing for Walmart gift cards. There will also be a table set up to provide information about Bright Futures. For more information, look it up on Facebook and like the page "Bright Futures Clinton AR". The first 25 people to swing by the table and show that they have liked the page will get a free T-shirt.

Cryptogram Solution Franklin D. Roosevelt When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.

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March 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Beeme

March 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leonard Coe

March 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H.D. Payne

March 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Cullum

March 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faith Phillips

March 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeannie Hooper

March 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby Willaby

March 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby Keeling

March 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shirley Richards

March 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Lowrance

March 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . Denise Thormann

March 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rod Pruitt

March 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knoxie Wilbern

March 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lori Blagg

March 28 . . . . . . . . Hudson Wayne Myrick

April 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crystal Bagley

March 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Wooten

April 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Bowling

March 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weston Crites

April 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Howard

March 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lillian Duncan

April 01 . . . . . . . . . . Mary (Bayer) Johnson

March 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chip Ellis

April 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corbin Lynch

March 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rena Lynch

April 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Otis Rushing

March 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony Milsap

April 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonita Sikes

March 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ariel Sheets

April 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emma Smiley

March 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marcus Sheets

April 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walt Thompson

March 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connie Smith

April 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Douglas Turby

March 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca Burgess

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Fun & Games

Weekly Crossword

Sudoku Sudoku: The objective is to fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes (also called blocks or regions) contains the digits from 1 to 9. A cell is the smallest block in the game. A row, column and region consists of 9 cells and the whole game consists of 81 cells. (Solution on Page 7)

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(Answer on Page 7)

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CHURCH PAGE

Photo by EuGene Smith

Thanks to those of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Inglesia Pentecostes Fe en Accion. 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, Clinton 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 Lute Mountain Road, off 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 501-215-1595 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

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LEGALS

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EMPLOYMENT

ONE Position available with Older Worker program. What are your skills? Office? Custodial? Driver? Put your experience to work with us Must be 55 years of age or older, able to pass drug screen and background check. Appx. 15 hours/wk. Apply in person at Van Buren County Aging Program office behind Clinton Senior Center.

REAL ESTATE

Sponsored by J.P. Dell Holt VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT

ORDINANCE NO. 2019-11

ORDINANCE NO. 2019-14 .

BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:

BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:

AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2018-59, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2019, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $450.00 INTO A NEW LINE ITEM FOR THE JUVENILE COURT BUDGET #1000-414-3104 Grant-Girls Book Club Donation. WHEREAS: Juvenile Court will be receiving donations from St. Jude Catholic Church in the amount of $550.00.; and WHEREAS: This money will be paid in payments; April $100, July $150, Sept. $100, Nov. $100, and another will be made in January of 2020 for $100. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: SECTION #1: A new line item be approved #1000-414-3104 Grant-Girls Book Club Donation.

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE COMPENSATION AMOUNTS FOR EACH QUORUM COURT MEMBER; WHEREAS: The Quorum Court of Van Buren County meets on a monthly basis on the third (3rd) Thursday of each month; and WHEREAS:There are times when Special, Committee, Grievance, and other associated type meetings mat occur; and WHEREAS: The Quorum Court of Van Buren County also must curtail cost. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: SECTION 1: Each member of the Quorum Court of Van Buren County will be paid $300.00 for Regular Monthly Quorum Court Meetings as advised in the Annual Operating Budget for 2019 #2018-59.

SECTION #2: $450.00 be appropriated into the new line #1000-414-3104 GrantGirls Book Club Donation.

SECTION 2: Each member of the Quorum Court of Van Buren County will be paid $25.00 for Special, Committee, Grievance and other associated type meetings.

Approved this 21ST day of March 2019

APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge

ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

For Sale CITY OF CLINTON Financial Statement January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

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GENERAL FUND Balance January 1, 2018 $2,252,793.82 Cash Receipts State Revenues $38,461.91 Property Taxes $151,919.13 Sales Taxes $1,077,397.78 Fines, Forfeitures, and Costs $117,278.14 Franchise Fees $161,455.82 Other $37,020.75 Total Receipts $1,583,533.53 Total General Fund Available $3,836,327.35 Expenditures Administrative Department: Personal Services $213,068.75 Supplies $3,995.75 Other Services and Charges $144,163.16 Capital Outlay $1,095.45 Transfers Out $1,357,407.20 Total Administrative $1,719,730.31 Department Expenditures Fire Department: Personal Services $68,902.19 Supplies $1,911.20 Other Services and Charges $6,499.98 Transfers Out $20,000.00 Total Fire Department Expenditures $97,313.37 Parks Department: Personal Services $69,065.03 Supplies $9,744.65 Other Services and Charges $20,674.56 Capital Outlay $2,181.00 Total Parks Department Expenditures $101,665.24 Police Department: Personal Services $437,368.06 Supplies $20,943.88 Other Services and Charges $43,284.21 Capital Outlay $21,414.26 Total Police Department Expenditures $523,010.41 Recycling Department: Personal Services $15,214.30 Supplies $4,215.59 Other Services and Charges $2,536.41 Total Recycling Department $21,966.30 Expenditures Zoning Department: Personal Services $49,870.58 Supplies $1,179.73 Other Services and Charges $2,676.75 Total Zoning Department $53,727.06 Expenditures Total Expenditures $2,517,412.69 Balance General Fund $1,318,914.66 December 31, 2018 STREET FUND Balance January 1, 2018 $227,609.76 Cash Receipts State Revenues $182,243.89 Property Taxes $77,250.21 Transfers In $97,000.00 Other $2,119.38 Total Street Receipts $358,613.48 Total Street Fund Available $586,223.24 Expenditures Personal Services $113,233.41 Supplies $22,606.88 Other Services and Charges $142,399.05 Capital Outlay $23,048.00 Total Expenditures $301,287.34 Balance Street Fund $284,935.90 December 31, 2018 SPECIAL FUNDS Balance Special Funds $431,871.88 January 1, 2018 Receipts $351,352.64 Expenditures $336,870.54 Balance Special Funds $446,353.98 December 31, 2018 INDEBTEDNESS Type of Debt Due Amount Date Last Payment 2010 Sales and Use Tax $870,000.00 September 1, 2018 Refunding Bonds Date Free of Debt Total $870,000.00 2021 All financial records for the City of Clinton are public records and are open for public inspection during regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at City Hall in Clinton, Arkansas. If the record is in active use or in storage and, therefore, not available at the time a citizen asks to examine it, the custodian shall certify this fact in writing to the applicant and set a date and hour within three (3) days at which time the record will be available for inspection and copying. Dena R. Malone /s/ Dena R. Malone Recorder/Treasurer

VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-12 . BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2018-59, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2019, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $12,750.00 INTO THE EMERGENCY VEHICLE FUND #3022-421-4005 Vehicles. WHEREAS: This fund has been established to collect monies for certain fines to be used for the purchase and maintenance of law enforcement vehicles, Ark. Code Ann. §§ 27-22-103, 27-14-314; and WHEREAS: This money is needed to help purchase vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: SECTION #1: $12,750.00 be appropriated into the Emergency Vehicle Fund #3022-421-4005 Vehicles. Approved this 21ST day of March 2019 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Sponsored by J.P. Nickie Brown VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-15 . BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION NO. 71PR-2019-19 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD SPANKUCH, deceased NO. 71PR-2019-19 AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 1973 New Road Shirley, AR 72153 DATE OF DEATH: January 4, 2019 The undersigned was appointed Administrator of the estate of the above-named decedent on March 7, 2019. 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 26th day of March, 2019. Lynn Shuck, Executrix By: /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

AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE #2018-59, THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2019, TO INCREASE THE PROJECTED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE $1,000.00 INTO A NEW LINE ITEM FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE BUDGET #1000-400-3104 K-9 Expense- Grant/Donation. WHEREAS: The Sheriff’s office will be receiving donations from individuals and through Fund Raisers in the anticipated amount of $1,000.00; and WHEREAS: $400.00 of that money has already been received from individuals and turned in to the County Treasurer; and WHEREAS: $600.00 is anticipated to be raised during fund raisers in the near future; and WHEREAS: This money will need to be appropriated into the Sheriff’s Office Budget so that bills may be paid for the K-9 such as veterinarian, food, or any other expenses that may arise concerning the County K-9. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT: SECTION #1: A new line item be approved #1000-400-3104 K-9 Expense-Grant/Donation SECTION #2: $1,000.00 be appropriated into the new line #1000-400-3104 K-9 Expense-Grant/Donation Approved this 21ST day of March 2019 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Sponsored by J.P. Virgil Lemings VAN BUREN COUNTY QUORUM COURT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-13 . BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF VAN BUREN, STATE OF ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE TRADE OF A SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT VEHICLE TO THE CITY OF CLINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE TRADE; WHEREAS: The Sheriff’s Department owns a 2017 Ford Explorer, Vin #1fm5k8at0hgd26807 with 16,308 miles, valued at $23,000.00; and WHEREAS: This vehicles is no longer needed by the Sheriff’s Department and will be traded to the City of Clinton Police Department for a 2011 Dodge Charger, Vin #2b3cl1ct2bh540515, plus $20,000.00.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION 71CV-19-24 CHARLES MARTIN and DORIS MARTIN, Husband and wife PETITIONERS VS. Any unknown heirs of CARNELL MARTIN and DELORS MARTIN, Husband and wife; any unknown heirs of ALVIN MARTIN (also referred to as ALBERT MARTIN) and J.C. MARTIN, husband and wife; and JOHN DOYLE and GLENDA DOYLE, husband and wife AND CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SE1/4 SW1/4, SECTION 26-12N-14W, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS RESPONDENTS NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION Notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed by the Petitioner in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas: A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SUBDIVISION AND RUN WEST 200 YARDS TO A BEGINNING POINT. RUN THENCE WEST 170 YARDS, THENCE SOUTH 240 YARDS, THENCE EAST 170 YARDS, THENCE NORTH 240 YARDS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING TWO ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Any person claiming any title or interest of any kind to such property is hereby notified to appear herein on or before 30 days from the first publication of this notice, to assert his/her title or interest in such property and to demonstrate why title to this property should not be quieted and confirmed in Petitioner herein. WITNESS my hand and seal of the Court this 15TH day of February, 2019.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS THAT:

/s/ Debbie Gray VAN BUREN COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK

SECTION 1. The 2017 Ford Explorer be traded to the City of Clinton Police Department for a 2011 Dodge Charger and $20,000.00

BY /s/ Olivia Gilmore D.C.

SECTION 2. $20,000.00 be appropriated into the Sheriff’s Budget #1000-400-4005 vehicles. Approved this 21ST day of March 2019 APPROVED: /s/ Dale James Dale James, County Judge ATTEST: /s/ Pam Bradford Pam Bradford, County Clerk

Prepared by: Melanie Beltran (AR Bar# 2014144) Attorney at Law Sprott, Golden & Bardwell PO Box 1155 184 Griggs St. Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-3111 office (501) 745-3198 fax e-mail: melanie@arkansaslawpartners.com

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Fishing Report a small Y2K suspended 18 inches below a brightly colored San Juan worm (hot fluorescent pink or cerise size 10). The fishing is better in the morning. Dry Run Creek is fishing well. The hot flies have been sowbugs (size 14), Y2Ks (size 12) and various colored San Juan worms (worm brown, red, hot fluorescent pink and cerise size 10). Wayne Walker from Springfield, Missouri, and his grandsons Ethan and Dylan display their fine catch on Norfork Lake this past week. Photo provided by Lou Gabric, Hummingbird Hideaway Resort

North Arkansas

Norfork Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 555.18 feet msl (normal conservation pool: September-April 552.00 feet msl; April-September, 554.00 feet msl). (updated 3-202018) Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters said, “What a weather week we just had. We started the week catching limits of stripers and hybrids and ended it with cold weather winds and very little fish activity. The threadfin that was abundant up on the flat past Fout was blown out, and the small hybrids and stripers are still around but have been very sluggish to bite. We did catch fish Saturday but the bite was very light and you had it get on the bite as soon as saw the hit.” The good news is the weather looks consistent and is warming, Tom says. Earlier this week in Bennett's Bayou it was 52-degree water and it will only get warmer. The bait and fish will move back into the creeks as the water warms. If you're looking for walleye, there is a strong bite from Calamity Beach to the 160 bridge. Both live

bait and stick baits are catching limits of walleye. “With the water warming up I saw crappie being caught off the stickups in Bennett's today, you should be able to find them in good numbers by weeks end,” Tom said. Stripers and hybrids will start to feed now that the big front moved past. You will be able to catch fish in the Fout area, Big Creek above Reynolds Island and also Brushy Creek. “I caught fish around 6B in Bennett's Bayou. Shad, shiners, spoons and umbrella rigs have been catching all of the species. As the south winds begin blowing, start fishing the northern bays and banks. The night bite will start after that, so fish the northern banks as they warm the fastest in the spring. These same patterns will happen in all the creeks on Norfork Lake.”

Norfork Tailwater

(updated 3-202019) John Berry of Berry Brothers Guide Service in Cotter (870435-2169) said last weekend that over the previous week Norfork Lake fell 2.7 feet to rest at 2.3 feet above seasonal power pool of 553.75 feet msl and 23.9 feet below the top of flood pool. The Norfork had heavy genera-

tion and no wadable water. In an effort to lower the water level on Lake Norfork the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District began spillway releases from Norfork Dam to evacuate stored flood water. The Corps opened six gates of the 12 gates 1 foot each, releasing about 4,500 cfs, as well as 6,000 cfs releases from the two power generation turbines, for a total combined release of 10,500 cfs or the equivalent of three hydropower turbines at full power. Seasonal power pool has been reset for the lakes in the White River system. All of the lakes in the White River system are at or above the top of power pool. Expect more generation in the near future. The Norfork has fished well. Navigate this stream with caution as there has been major gravel recruitment at the bottom of Mill Pond and the dock hole. The most productive flies have been small midge patterns (sizes 18, 20, 22) like ruby midges, root beer midges, zebra midges (black or red with silver wire and silver bead) and soft hackles (sizes 14, 16) like the Green Butt. Egg patterns have also been productive. Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective. Try

White River

(updated 3-202019) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) says spring is here, or at least spring break time is here. Many families have been making their way to the White River and have been reeling in great trout. The Brown Trout bite has still been excellent with sculpins slowly overtaking minnows as the favored bait. Fishing at the bottom of deep pools or cover near the bank has proved to be the best way to pull in a big brown. Rainbows have been a bit trickier to find recently, but throwing a pink worm in relatively slower water has reeled in many good sized trout. The river is still high from the releases from Bull Shoals Dam, however the high water is providing the trout with a great food source resulting in larger, better fighting fish. Enjoy the warming weather and come to the White River to catch some great trout.

Central Arkansas

Little Red River

(updated 3-202019) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip’em All Guide Service said that as of this writing, there are some morning fishing opportunities on the Little Red. However, it is expected the Army Corps of Engineers will increase water release from the Greers

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Ferry Dam this coming weekend and going with round-the-clock release next week. For fly-fishing, Lowell recommends egg patterns, San Juan worms and streamers during high water conditions, and pheasant tails, sowbugs and streamers during normal water conditions. Hot pink, cotton candy and white bodies on chartreuse jigheads 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 (501-3625150) for Greers Ferry Dam water release information

Greers Ferry Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 470.90 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 3-202019) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 470.95 feet msl and staying pretty steady but will come up some with the forecasts of rain. It is 8.91 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl. The overall catching is good and will get better by the day. Crappie catching is good all around the lake on minnows and jigs fished 12-30 feet on the edge of current and pole timber. Walleye are eating up rivers on crankbaits, drop-shot rigs, grubs and the like in deeper holes and on shoals at certain times of the day and night. Black bass are eating well all over the lake and rivers with the best to come; use

spinnerbaits, crankbaits, Carolina rigs, tubes, jigs and wacky worms from right on the bank out to 40 feet. No report on bream. Catfish are still feeding well all over the lake on a variety of baits. Hybrid and white bass are eating well fishing shallow and deep using grubs, inline spinners, Road Runners and spoons. Stay around the bait or spawning areas for the best results.

Northwest Arkansas

Beaver Lake

As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 1,122.84 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 1,121.00 msl). (updated 3-202019) Jon Conklin with FishOn Guide Service (479-233-3474) says Beaver Lake is primed and ready to go. Mid40-degree water on the north end and has hit the magic 50-degree mark in the river arms. The lake is still above normal pool. The start of the week was tough but the last few days fishing has been on fire. With the full moon, the walleye spawn is happening now. “I have run day trips and night trips this last week for walleye. We have caught many walleye on various baits this last week. I would assume the spawn will be over this week for the majority of the walleye and they will respond next week with a good bite to follow. Walleye do not have a major letdown after the spawn and rebound pretty quick and really start to feed well quite soon after the spawn. My clients are catching females up to 26 inches that have just spawned. We are doing well at night, also.”

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Run for the Fallen Photos and article by Robert R. Gaut

Runners cross the Big Dam Bridge across the Arkansas River into Little Rock.

The 8th Annual Arkansas Run for the Fallen is an event to honor and raise awareness for native Arkansans who fought and died supporting the Global War on Terrorism. The purpose is also to provide support, hope, and healing to families grieving the death of a love one in military service regardless of relationship or circumstance of death, which are also known as Gold Star Families. The Run Started in Ozark, Arkansas on Friday, March 15, and the runners and escort traveled 50 miles to Russellville, then Saturday they ran to Conway, and Sunday they ran to the State Capitol where a memorial ceremony was held with

guest speaker CW4 (Ret.) Hershel "Woody" Williams. He is a retired United States Marine and is now the last surviving recipient of the Metal of Honor from the battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. The runners were escorted by Arkansas State troopers, local county and city law enforcement officers and the Patriot Guard Riders, Rolling Thunder Arkansas, and many other motorcycle clubs and veterans organizations along the 150 mile route. On Sunday the main street leading up the Arkansas State Capitol was lined on both sides with men, women, and children holding American flags as the escort and runners approached and the memorial ceremony was held on the steps of the Capitol.

Some of the flag line going up to the Arkansas State Capitol before the ceremony.

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The Voice of Van Buren County

March 26, 2019

WE GIVE HONOR TO OUR VETERANS THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN OF OUR ARMED FORCES

Thank You!

United States Army

SPONSORS VETERANS DAY

Ed Caldwell

Bank of the Ozarks

WWII from 1943-1945

City of Clinton

born and grew up near Shirley, AR in the Pleasant Valley Community

City of Damascus City of Fairfield Bay Crowell Saw & Supply Dan & Debby Prout First Security Bank First Service Bank

Richard Monday

French Feed

United States Army.

Jim Gillam

1967-1970

L'Attitude Bistro

Bee Branch, Arkansas

Leon & Cindy Wilson Lucas Emberton Main Street Florist PEH Supply Regions Bank

John Jenkins

Roger Hooper

US National Guard

Soaring Eagle Camp

1965-1972

Town of Shirley

Clinton, Arkansas

The Grillot Family Clinton Drug Stephen and Shayne Daly

VETERANS DAY This page is sponsored by Joe Lee Chevrolet and the individuals & businesses listed