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JPs table proposal to fund response team The Van Buren County Quorum Court tabled a proposal at its meeting last week to fund a special response team. Lt. Wesley Potts is asking the Quorum Court for $30,000 to outfit six team members. The idea originated after the socalled threat to Clinton schools in January when a woman told the FBI that a man she knew threatened the school, which was then put on lockdown. Justice of the Peace Dale James said the sheriff’s office is running on a “razor thin” budget margin and the money cannot come out of carryover funds from 2017. JP Dell Holt said,
“We don’t have the money for it,” adding there are a lot of things coming up that have to be paid for. JP Todd Burgess added that, “This is not about school safety.” He said it is about response to hostage situations, adding, “We don’t even equip our cars and we want to create this team?” Potts said the team does have a lot to do with the school, and noted the sheriff’s office and Clinton Police Department have been offering training at the school. Holt said there was not enough information. A couple of JPs mentioned that the sheriff’s office had a lot of confiscated guns and other items
and asked about an auction. JP John Bradford said $30,000 is not “chicken feed,” but “we can find it somewhere.” Burgess mentioned that there will be a new sheriff in eight months and maybe it would be best to wait and see what he thinks. The Quorum Court voted to table the proposal. All were in favor except Bradford. JP Mary Philips was not at the meeting. After some discussion on a $2,000 bonus for the South Side school resource officer, it too was tabled. Burgess said it was not right for the See JPs on page 9
(From left) Gisselle Hernandez, Abby Bone, Brooke Bradford and Savannah Lynch brought home the trophy for Agronomy Judging.
Clinton team wins state The Clinton High School Agronomy Judging team has won the state title. The team, Abby Bone, Brooke Bradford, Gisselle Hernandez and Savannah Lynch, will now represent their school in
national competition. The girls worked hard for the title, studying, pushing and encouraging each other since before Christmas. Abby achieved the high point score in the state. Their in-
structor is Chad Mooney. The Clinton FFA Chapter took 11 teams to compete at the FFA State Convention in Fayetteville. Many of the other teams also did well.
Beware of Medicare card scam by Steven J. Leber Insurance Agent
There is great news for Medicare enrollees, and a bit of caution regarding scammers. The good news is that Medicare will be sending out new Medicare cards to each recipient. The cards will arrive sometime between April 2018 and should be completed by April 2019. The new cards will not have the enrollee’s Social Security number on them, as they
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On the hook - A couple of young anglers enjoy a school outing at the pond at City Park. More photos, Page 16
Members of the 2018 board present the directors of the food banks with the donation. (Back row) Claude and Karin Ruiz (Choctaw Food Bank), Jessica Crabtree, Belinda Pack, Debbie Lawrence, Elisa McKinney, Kimberly Beard, Stacy Isom, Betty and Scott Spencer (Foods for Life), (front row) Shannon Smith (left) Meagin Warren, race director (right). Not pictured: Laura Keith.
Run raises $12,000 The sixth annual Hunger Run on March 31 raised $12,000 for the Van Buren County
Food Banks. The downtown Clinton event once again topped its pre-
vious donation record with the help of over 70 local sponsors and a matching grant
from Modern Woodmen. For more info, visitwww.clintonhungerrun.com.
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ton was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and theft of property less than $1,000. Barnett was detained at Walmart after being accused of shoplifting and a search of her purse by Clinton police found marijuana, methamphetamine, four different types of pills and drug paraphernalia, according to an arrest affidavit. * Samuel Trueblood, 39, of Greenbrier was charged with possession of firearm by certain persons, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on suspended license, fictitious tags,
no proof of liability insurance and defective equipment. Trueblood was stopped April 19 after an officer noticed no tag lights. A seach of his vehicle turned up a duffel bag containing broken glass pipes and pieces of a .22 caliber pistol, according to a report. * Gary Don Epperson, 18, of Morrilton was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class C felony, and possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver, a Class D felony. A deputy searched Epperson’s car, which was parked on the side of a road, and found about 20 grams of what appeared to be marijuana, a report states.
* Anthony Forrester, 38, of Bee Branch, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. * Carol Aultman, 58, of Traft, California was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, both Class D felonies. Aultman’s car broke down at the scene of a vehicle accident on Highway 16 West near Shirley and when a deputy approached to help, he smelled marijuana, according to a report. A search of the car found white crystalline substance and two glass smoking pipes, the report states.
The 20th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney’s office in Van Buren County has recently filed these felony cases. * Brandon D. Hotchkiss, 34, of Shirley charged with residential burglary, a Class B felony, and theft of property, a Class D felony. Hotchkiss told police, according to an arrest affidavit, that he was responsible for thefts at Hale Mini-Storage and a residence on Burnt Ridge Road. Among the stolen items were a decorative chest, a riding lawn mower and a chest full of military items. * Kayla Dawn Barnett, 20, of Clin-
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April 24, 2018
Remembering Lalla's Garden By Jeff Burgess & Lalla Lee Ostergren
(Lalla and Jeff, long time friends and fellow organic gardeners, have joined their gardening efforts this year and are sharing those efforts here monthly. Lalla will be 94 in May and continues to want to share her enthusiasm for gardening and healthy eating.) “So how does our April garden look Jeff.” “Wonderful! We’ve been eating lettuce for a month from our early transplants and now tender lettuce seedling thinnings. Also in my salad goes Swiss chard and mustard seedlings, onion greens and a few arugula leaves.“ “You know I’m not much for chewing anymore so I’m counting on you to get my share whipped up in my carrot juice. And don’t forget to include those seedling roots!” “You and Dad put all manner of vegetables in your juice. He calls it a “smoothie” and says it contributes to his health and longevity. He’ll be 91 come July 4th.” “Ha! Love your dad. But let’s get back to our garden.” “OK. The radish are starting to bulb up and I’ve been tempted to eat one.” “Don’t you do it!” “I didn’t. The sugar pea are up to 12” high and have wrapped their little tendrils to the wire fence to help go taller. And your worst fears about those three tomatoes I planted out four weeks ago did not happen.” “Yes, but you had to cover a lot of times to protect them from cold nights.” “Yes, around a dozen but these Early Girls look strong and
robust and my dream of May tomatoes may be realized. Oh, and I planted sweet yellow onion sets.” “Very good! Now tell me about out warm weather plan. You’ve said May 3 is the guaranteed frost free date.” “Maybe, but I’m thinking, plant now! The long range forecast looks like no freezes coming. We’d gain almost two weeks.” “It’s risky business. Every spring has been different in all the years that I’ve lived here. But Moma always said, ’Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” So I guess if you’re willing to cover our tender dears if needed ... I say go for it!” “Yay! I’ll start today if we get this column done before dark.” “So tell me Jeff what plants do we have ready to come out of the greenhouse?” “Everything we started from seed is getting big including sweet bell and banana pepper, yellow squash, zucchini, butternut squash, New Zealand spinach, burpless cucumber and Rutgers tomato.” “Back in the '30s lots of people I knew grew Rutgers. But I don’t hear about ’em much any more.” “That’s because, Lalla, in the '60s durability became more important than flavor for tomatoes being mechanically picked and shipped to market. Rutgers is too thin skinned for that.” “I do like a good beefsteak tomato. Both my sons, David and Steven, love their tomatoes too. Will we have enough to send home some with Steven when he comes visit?”
“Yes, Lalla. We also have a Mortgage Lifter transplant, developed in the '30s, and the Amish Brandywine, established in the 1800s.” “Sounds like plenty. But wait! You haven’t mentioned okra or beans.” “I thought I’d direct sow the seed after the ground has warmed up more. And by the way, I’ve started doing some figuring and we have way more transplants than our garden space allows.” “Well, you’ll just have to make more space then.” “OK, I’ll add some more grow boxes, with the carrots, by the back door.” “Those boxes always worked well for me. That’s a great idea!” “I’ll raise them high enough so that you could easily work them from your wheelchair.” “OK. We’ll see when you get it ready.” “I’ve also started setting out some marigolds, impatiens and begonias, but not all, just in case. So what else would you like to talk about?” “I want to mention the incredible benefit of compost for the garden. Once a garden’s soil has been built up with organic matter and plenty of available nitrogen, well done compost can be almost all the fertilizer you need. But most gardens have a ways to go to get to that and all plants have a little different needs. So the addition of organic fertilizers can benefit productivity. The list of choices is long and a few include: blood meal, cottonseed meal, kelp, animal manure, worm casings, clover, wood ashes, guano, and fish emulsion.”
Lalla’s April garden features sugar peas, lettuce, radish, potted marigolds and impatiens (all pictured), plus Swiss chard, spinach mustard, arugula, sweet yellow onions and early tomatoes. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
“Lalla, I like a kelp solution for seed soaking, as a stimulant for seedlings, and to minimize transplant shock.” “Are you using the big bag of kelp meal in the greenhouse?” “Yes. I let some soak a few days and it makes a fine brown tea.” “That’s good. I have raised chickens for years and have found their manure is excellent, when composed, for most of my needs. When fresh it can burn plants. If folk look around they can almost always find a neighbor who doesn’t want this or that fertilizing agent. Often they’re happy to get rid of it.”
“I think we’re out of room here now Lalla.” “OK. Let me finish with something Moma always told me when I was a young girl: ‘Sixty seconds make a minute. How much good can I do in it?
Sixty minutes make an hour; All the good that’s in your power. Twenty hours and four a day Time for work, sleep and play.’ That’s it for this month. Hope to see you all in the garden next month.”
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Literacy Classic raiser for the council and net proceeds will help the Council teach adults who need assistance in improving their reading, writing and math skills. The 10U and 12U tournament was rescheduled for May 5th.
Clinton Razorbacks 6U
coaches and umpires braved the cold so the kids could play baseball. Everyone was bundled up in heavy jackets, some had blankets, and some teams brought heaters for the dugouts. Hot chocolate and coffee from the concession stand also helped keep people warm. By the afternoon the sun had come out, but it was still cold and windy. In the end, the kids enjoyed a great day of baseball! About 20 volunteers with the Van Buren County Literacy Council also braved the cold to run the gate and concession stand. The annual tournament is a fund-
Harrison Athletics 8U
Mount Vernon-Enola 8U
On a freezing, windy, sleeting Saturday morning, about 80 young diehard baseball players came to the Clinton City Park to play in the second annual Van Buren County
Literacy Classic Tournament. April 7, was a day for the weather record books as well as for the excited 6U and 8U ball players who won medals and team trophies. Dedicated parents,
1st Place 6U: Clinton Razorbacks
Coaches: Craig Clute, Adam Winchester, Brian Henderson (Middle from left) Kylan Scarberry, Easton Bonds, Keaton Lott, Tavor Tatum, Eli Carlton, Cohen Clute (Front from left) Wagner Henderson, Cayden Huie, Jasper Hinchey, Cawl Pep-
per Reed, Drake Medlock, Jax Eppes
2nd Place 6U: MountVernon Enola
Coaches: Emery Murray, Jessica Murray, Josh Moss (Middle from left) Levi Newland, Marshall Hawkins, Sam Daniels, Ty Abbott, Aven Ormsby (Front from left) Eli Daniels, Gage Meriweather, Drake Harrison, Jaxon Meriweather, Braylen Myers
1st Place 8U: Harrison Athletics
Coaches: Chuck Eddington, Dan Benton, Paul Leiblong, Derek Keeter, Russell Rorie
(Middle from left) Oliver Chitsey, Beckett Keeter, Layton Luker, Colter Cantrell, Garon Benton (Front from left) Cooper Campbell, Logan Rorie, Kingston Leiblong, Brodie Bernard, Sawyer Hartman
2nd Place 8U: Mount VernonEnola
Coaches: Caleb Loyd, Randy Bishop, Chad Wooley (Middle from left) Kaiden Yates, Ethan Clark, Jacob Henry, Bristol Harris, John Waggoner (Front from left) Ryder Henry, Risen Sanders, Wyatt Loyd, Blake McPherson, Jimmy Wooley
Mount Vernon-Enola 6U
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Obituaries School menus
Lisa Blevins
Lisa Ann Blevins, age 51, of Shirley, Arkansas passed away on April 15, 2018. Born on May 2, 1966 in Tucson, Arizona, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Bonnie Ledbetter Hamner. Lisa was a loving daughter, sister and wife. She had been employed for many years as a Licensed Practical Nurse and also as a dispatcher for the Van Buren County Sheriff's Department. Lisa was also a member of
the Shirley Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Loyal Blevins Jr. of Shirley, Arkansas; her brothers, Ronald Hamner and Donnie Hamner, both of Clinton, and Michael Hamner of Conway, Arkansas; her sister, Tammy Webb and husband Roy of Clinton; her in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation was Saturday, April 21, 2018 with funeral services beginning at 1 p.m. in the Shirley Church of Christ with Alan Rolen officiating. Interment was in Davis Special Cemetery. Pallbearers: Kip Stringer, Kenny Murray, Mike Worthing, Austin Moran, Robert Collister and Darrin Ward.
Senior Center Menus Clinton/Damascus
April 24 - Meatloaf, Okra and Tomatoes, Scalloped Potatoes, Peaches, Bread April 25 - Spring Chicken Salad on Lettuce, Vegetable Collage, Crackers, Vanilla Ice Cream April 26 - Hamburger, Potato Salad, Triple Orange Salad April 30 - Chicken and Dumplings, Carrots, Green Beans, 5 Cup Salad
Fairfield Bay
April 24 - Herb Chicken, Salad, California Blend Vegetables, Roll, Peaches April 25 - Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Italian Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Hot Apples w/Cinnamon Brown Sugar April 26 - White Beans/Ham, Mixed Greens, Vinaigrette Tomatoes, Cornbread, Peach Cobbler April 27 - Fried Fish, Pinto Beans, Coleslaw, Hush Pup-
Clinton Elementary
April 24 - Breakfast: Egg, cheese, ham wrap, pears. Lunch: Chicken wrap, fresh veggies/ Ranch, strawberries. April 25 - Breakfast: Pancakes, bacon, strawberries. Lunch: Mexican pie, pinto beans, muffin square, apple slices. April 26 - Breakfast: Sausage/biscuit, mixed fruit. Lunch: Baked ham, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, peaches. April 27 - Breakfast: Cereal, cinnamon toast, peaches. Lunch: Pizza stick, salad, corn, pears. April 30 - Breakfast: Funnel cake, peaches. Lunch: Cheese Roll-up, salad, black-eyed peas, mixed fruit. May 1 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit. Lunch: Pulled pork,
Scotland
Shirley
Clinton Junior & Senior High
April 24 - Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, hot cinnamon apples. Lunch: Pizza quesadilla or chicken parmesan, salad, corn, fruit cup/fruit. April 25 - Cereal, funnel cake blueberries. Lunch: Chicken fajita flat bread or na-
Neighbors
pies, Fruit Cocktail April 24 - Cheesy Salsa Chicken, Corn Salad, Broccoli, Lemon Dream Cake April 25 - Fajitas, Mexican Rice, Mexicali Corn, Orange April 26 - BBQ on Bun, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Applesauce April 30 - Breaded Chicken Strips, Macaroni and Cheese, Peas & Carrots, Cookie
creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, applesauce. May 2 - Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, blueberries. Lunch: Nacho salad, pinto beans, cinnanon roll, peaches. May 3 - Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, pears. Lunch: Ham & Cheese Hot Pocket, coleslaw, baked beans, apple slices. May 4 - Breakfast: Cereal, Graham crackers, apple slices. Lunch: Crispito, salad, corn, pears.
Thelma Murray Shirley
The pastor of the Settlement Baptist Church is moving to Shirley this week.
April 24 - Pinto Beans/Ham, Sliced Tomatoes, Cooked Cabbage, Cornbread, Angel Food Cake/Strawberries April 25 - Breaded Pork Cutlet/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Squash Medley, Banana Pudding April 26 Breaded Chicken Strips, Macaroni and Cheese, Beets, Tropical Fruit April 30 - Fajitas, Mexican Rice, Mexicali Corn, Orange
Chambers' Cabinets has moved to 1428 Highway 330, Shirley, AR.
His name is Mitch Meaders and he and his wife have three young children. Glenda Keenihan of Beebe visited her sister, Calla Linn on Saturday. Jimmy and Thelma Murray attended the Duncan-Howard reunion at the Petit Jean community room in Clinton Saturday. Around 40 people attended. Those who organized it were Reta Sims of Little Rock and Eva Howard of
April 24, 2018 cho salad, cinnamon muffin, juice/fruit. April 26 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Pork roast or chicken, creamed potatoes, steamed broccoli, rolls, apple cobbler. April 27 - Breakfast: Cereal, Graham crackers, orange wedges. Lunch: Hamburger or turkey, ham & cheese on sub bun, fries, peaches. April 30 - Breakfast: Cereal, French toast sticks, fruit. Lunch: Ham & cheese on sub bun, Canadian cheese soup, chips, juice/ fruit. May 1 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Pizza, salad, corn, fruit. May 2 - Breakfast: Cereal, muffin, fruit. Lunch: Salisbury steak, creamed p o t a t o e s / g r a v y, green beans, rolls, dessert, fruit. May 3 - Breakfast: Scrambled
eggs w/cheese, bacon, toast, fruit. Lunch: Soft taco/ cheese, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, fruit/ fruit cup. May 4 - Breakfast: Cereal, Graham crackers, fruit. Lunch: Manwich, slaw, tater wedges, pears.
McCrory. Others who attended were Sherman and Hazel Murray and their granddaughter Meredith Murray of Greenbrier, Gerald Howard of Little Rock. A quilt made by Opal Reece was the door prize and it was won by Meredith Murray, who is 11 years old. Wanda Poynor and Jim Hooten visited their niece Shannon Putman at the hospital in Searcy on Monday, where she was having knee surgery. Last Sunday, Erica Ruelle and her
daughters Ella and Emma of Beebe visited her grandparents John and Rhonda Carlton. This Sunday, John and Rhonda, Susan Howard and daughter Steffaine and friend visited Emery and Jessica Murray of Mt. Vernon. On Wednesday, Rhonda Carlton, Kathy Berry, Laverne Bolden and their aunt Lois Compton, all went to Mountain View shopping. Garner and Bren-
Shirley Schools
April 24 – Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin, fruit. Lunch: Hamburger steak w/ gravy, mashed potatoes, toast, fruit. April 25 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit. Lunch: Barbecue chicken sandwich, baked beans, corn on cob, fruit. April 26 – Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, fruit, juice. Lunch: Burger Mac, mashed potatoes, green beans, toast, fruit. April 27 Breakfast: Biscuit, chocolate gravy, fruit, juice. Lunch: Deli combo, chips, carrots, fruit.
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April 24, 2018 Neighbors from page 4 da Brown, son Doug, and grandson Colten spent the weekend in Branson, Missouri, to celebrate Colten's 14th birthday. Tuesday, Thelma Murray visited her aunt Geneva Meyner and her son Paul, and a friend, June Elliott, who also lives on Culpepper Mountain.
Patsy Ward Formosa
RG, John and Scott Ward made a trip to Springdale to purchase a dump truck this week. I guess Scott has given up on hauling logs. Don’t blame him, that is some big loads on a truck. Donna Sherrod has been working in her yard and getting her flowers going for the summer. She and Richard went to Little Rock on Wednesday. He had an EKG, his heart rate is doing good. Great news! I went to Little Rock on Tuesday to bring Bobby home from the hospital. He seems to be doing pretty good. Thank God for answered prayers! We went back to Little Rock on Thursday so JR could get
a CT scan. Of course we had to come back by Golden Corral in Conway, that’s his favorite place to eat! Deniece Sikes has been sick with allergies again. They just keep coming back! She’s been busy rearranging her furniture today. Her wrist that she had surgery on is doing better, but she says it is still painful at times. I cooked JR some poke greens and cornbread today, so he is a happy camper! We both like them, but he starts looking as soon as the weather starts to warm up. He found a couple stalks yesterday, so we went looking and found enough for our lunch. Good stuff! There don’t seem to be much going on around here, so that’s it for this week. God bless and have a great week!
James & Joyce Burns Scotland
Just in case I do not get anything in
the paper next week, I want to remind everyone of the First Saturday Breakfast on Saturday, May 5. Y'all come and enjoy. Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. Scotland Senior Center will have its quarterly Pool Tournament and Bingo on May 5, 10 a.m. Registration for pool tournament begins at 9:30 a.m. ( can pre-register). Entry fee $10. Tournament and Bingo begins at 10 a.m. This starts after First Saturday Breakfast. Senior Center will have lunch available at 11:30 a.m. Remember the Scotland Trail Ride on May 19. Get ready for a great time. Proceeds go to the work being done on the Gym. Trail Ride starts at 8:45 with lunch served on the trail. Cowboy bean cookoff starts about 4:30 at the School cafeteria. There will be live bands and lots going
on. Plan to attend. Still some very sick people in Scotland area. Some are on the mend and some are just getting started. Remember them in your prayers. If anyone has Scotland News call James Burns at 5923935. Have a great and safe week.
Jeff Burgess Crabtree
The Crabtree Senior Night Potluck and Fun Night is Friday, beginning at 5:30 p.m., in the old sanctuary kitchen of the Foursquare Church. Persons 55 years and greater are invited to the festivities. A Candidate Fo-
Page 5 rum and Pie Auction is being held Saturday, 5-7:30 p.m., in the Alread EHC clubhouse on 16 West. The pie auction benefits EHC’s JD Puddy scholarship fund. The ACCDA Board Meeting is Monday (30th), 4-5 p.m., in the EHC clubhouse. This Thursday is Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day. It’s an opportunity to show kids the importance of a work ethic. AlsoThursday it’s Pretzel Day, considered by some to be the world’s oldest snack although hard pretzels are a more recent invention by German immigrants in Pennsylvania. S u n d a y night-Monday morning you can easily find the planet Jupiter as it will be the brightest “star” near the full moon. They will appear at their closest near dawn. The long view in the forest will probably be gone by the end of this week as leaf-out accelerates. Late season daffodils, those that survived the late freezes, are blooming now. And if the weather forecast holds up it’s time to “go-gogo” with those warm weather crops in the garden. Good luck and good eating. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
Kay Weaver Senior Centers
Winston Tucker and Ferrell Weaver were the pool winners last week in Clinton. We had a new lunch on the menu in Clinton Thursday. A plate of sweet and sour chicken with rice, Chinese mixed vegetables, egg roll, mandarine oranges and a fortune cookie. Very very good. I heard good comments and fortunes such as “you will find your solution where you least expect it” and “through hard times you will find a new friendship.” Gerri Bridges celebrated her birthday last week. Someone brought pretty flowers for the table. Clinton is having a car show on May 5. A fundraiser is planned May 12 for Fairfield Bay. Shirley finally got a new food processor. If you know something I need to write about let me know. Have a wonderful spring. The flowers and trees are so beautiful this time of year.
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Clinton vs Dardanelle
Clinton lost both games of a doubleheader Friday, but played hard. The Jackets los the first game 7 to 2 and the second game 10 to 5 on cool and windy evening. The District Tournament gets under way Wednesday in Harrison. Photos by Robert R. Gaut
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Daniel Silva and Staci Frideres announce their upcoming marriage. The couple will marry at 5 p.m. April 28, 2018, at the Dan Eoff Cabin at 2532 Nixion Mountain Road, Clinton. A reception will follow at the Eoff Ranch Pavilion, 2848 Shake Rag Road, Clinton.
When Belva Dauber Chang was 7, she lived with her parents and siblings at this Shirley house. Her father was a pastor and they rented the house when she was in second grade. Chang recalled cracking black walnuts on top of the cellar and looking out the kitchen window at the mountains.
Homecoming
Cindi Chang-Guerrero, who is Belva Dauber Chang’s daughter, was intrigued by the Shirley Historical Jail House. This little building from olden days is a “must see” for all tourists to Shirley Town. If you remember the family, look for Change’s brother Lyle Dauber who plans to be in town for Homecoming in June.
Cherokee tribe sets meeting The Cherokee of Arkansas and Missouri Tribe District 8's next meeting will be Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Stone County Library, 326 W. Washington Street, Mountain View, Arkansas. If you are a current member of the CAM Tribe (formerly LCAM Tribe), please plan
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on attending this important meeting concerning new updates within our District and bring your card. Anyone else wanting the new member/voter card, be sure to attend on how to receive one. For additional information, e-mail LCAMB@HOTMAIL. COM.
Hotel set to break ground The Cobblestone Hotel groundbreaking is set for Thursday, April 26 with a full afternoon of celebration. Sponsored by Fairfield Bay, its partners BD Alliance, LLC, DMC International, LLC both of Birmingham, Ala., and Cobblestone Hotels, representatives will don
hardhats and shovels. The event begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Bay Conference Center (100 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay), with Gov. Asa Hutchinson and dignitaries speaking at 3:30 p.m., and the groundbreaking ceremony to take place at 4:30 p.m.
Gene and Freeda Nichols, Danna Hensley and Belva Dauber Chang stand on the porch of the house at Shirley where Belva lived when she was 7 years old. The Nichols family has owned the house for many years.
JUDGE HOOPER’S ROAD SHOW
VBC Judge Roger Hooper continues his Annual Road Show ...in Damascus at the Community Building on Monday, April 23rd, at 6:00 p.m. ...at the Morganton Fire Station on Tuesday, April 24th, at 6:00 p.m. ...at the Fairfield Bay DPS Building on Monday, April 30th, at 6:00 p.m. At each stop……… Judge Hooper will be presenting a slide show on the current and future road improvements and the economic happenings of our county. Sheriff Randy Gurley will also be presenting a slide show on the activities of the Sheriff's Departments. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited.
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Trip to the Mounds - Fourth-grade GT students from Clinton schools enjoy a field trip Thursday, April 19, 2018. They learned about archaeology and the native Americans who lived in the area around 1,000 years ago. (Photo by Marcia Smith)
New era to begin Outgoing Superintendent Andrew Vining presents a plaque to Darla McJunkins as Dr. Kyle Hensley holds his plaque at last week’s Clinton School Board meeting. The two have stepped aside as board members, Hensley after 20 years and McJunkins after 10 years.
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Calendar The Clinton Water Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Water Department in downtown Clinton. The meeting is open to the public. Van Buren County Judge Roger Hooper continues his Annual Road Show in Morganton at the Fire Department at 6 p.m. April 30. Hooper will be presenting a slide
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show on the current and future road improvements and some of the economic happenings. Sheriff Randy Gurley will also be presenting a slide show on the activities of the sheriff’s office. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited. The next stops is Monday, April 30, at the Fairfield Bay DPS Building at 6 p.m. A
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drug take back is set for Friday, April 27, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Cash Savers. Woodmenlife will be providing hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks to participants. Boati Gras at the Fairfield Bay Marina is set for 2 p.m. April 28. The event is known for its decorative boats parade beginning at 3 p.m. and includes live music, Cajun fare, awards, and a party on the dock.
The Bee Branch Fire Department is hosting SpringFest beginning at 10 a.m. April 28. There will be James Ray’s BBQ, a bounce house, mechanical bull, silent auction and dessert auction. There will be all kinds of vendors and Southern Grass Band is playing live from 12-2.
The Jacket Journal reports that several Clinton High School journalism students won top honors at their first appearance at the Arkansas Scholastic Press Association State Convention. They were: - Sydney Brown and Kyler Hensley, Superior in Sports Feature for their feature article on Caleb Bowman. - Natalie Alexander, Superior in Feature Story for her story on the National Championship Chuckwagon Races.
- Brittany Shannon, Excellent in News Story for her coverage of the Beta State Convention. Savannah Lynch, Excellent in Personality Profile for her profile of Susie King. - Kyler Hensley, Honorable Mention in Sports New Story for his football coverage. - Annika Landers, Honorable Mention Sports Photo. - Alondra Carrizales. Honorable Mention News Photo - Sydney Brown, Honorable Mention Feature Photo.
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I can handle it In this article we have been talking about fatigue, what causes it and what can be done about it. A lack of sleep, or I should say, a lack of restful sleep could be the culprit. So, go to bed at the same time every night, don’t drink caffeine in the evening, don’t do exercise, don’t watch TV in bed, etc. Here’s a biggy though - stress. A little stress is not bad, it is even helpful at times. Such as when you have a big test coming up in school. That tension will actually make you focus and study harder. Too much stress though, will do just the opposite. It will destroy your concentration, you will feel like you are in a fog, and you will feel so tired you will feel like you have been buried alive. Sound familiar? You are not alone. You have these little things in your body called adrenal glands, when you are in a stressful situation (or you think you are) these glands will secrete hormones that help your body get ready to fight or flight. However, if you have too much stress those adrenal glands will get tired and pooped out,
so you don’t get any of those hormones that gives you energy, so you feel pooped out as well. Stress can also impair your thyroid glands as well. These are important to energy levels as well. If your thyroid isn’t working properly you will have muscle pain and weakness, depression, anxiety, weight gain, and even hair loss. Some stress is unavoidable, some are. A lot of it has to do with our perspective of the situation. As mentioned earlier, maybe we are getting too worried about taking that test. You have to learn to trust yourself and your abilities. What has happened in your past to validate this view? What successes have you had that can invalidate this view? Is there someone in your life that is causing you stress? Have you talked to them or someone else about this stress? Are you having stress that can be helped, such as financial problems? If you need to speak to me more about this, please give me a call at the number below and I will get back to you.
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not be able to “unencrypt.” So that is good news. It looks like Arkansas will be in the final wave of states being sent new cards, and the delivery is scheduled to begin after June 1, 2018. But, along with the good news, bad news sometimes seems to follow. The bad news is that Medicare scammers have already jumped into the
Students at the recent acrylic workshop display their completed paintings. (Front row from left) Duane Hada, instructor, Dianne Traylor, Ellen Kelly, Charlotte Rierson, Lea Berry, Jan Cobb; (on stairs, from left) Alecs Long, Diane Dudzik; Mark Davis, Julie Caswell and Joyce Hartmann. The Artist League holds art programs every third Monday. The next meeting will be May 21 at Bayside at a session where members will paint from a live model. (Photo by George Kelly)
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Duane Hada, professional artist and fishing guide, instructed 10 members of the North Central Arkansas Artist League as they painted wildlife and furry pets at an acrylic workshop. They created their masterpieces at Bayside Studio in Fairfield Bay April 16 and 17. Hada previously taught plein air painting and techniques of drawing and painting fish to the league. A versatile artist, he paints in watercolor or acrylics, designs T-shirts, creates fish wood carvings, illustrates books, paints
dioramas for state nature centers, instructs, and more. His art can be seen online or at his Rivertown Gallery in Mountain Home. He holds a BSE in Art from the University of Central Arkansas. He received certification from the Federation of Fly Fishers as an instructor. He has taught numerous courses and workshops at local colleges and universities in fly fishing and art. His various slide presentation programs are popular with fly fishing clubs and conservation or-
ganizations. As he is both a working artist and a passionate outdoorsman, the outdoors theme carries through in his paintings. Hada says, "Many of my favorite representational watercolor or acrylic paintings depict an unspoiled land of unmatched natural beauty. My Ozarks. Quiet, intimate places that I know well. Places that upon visit immediately stir up the creative side of me and won't rest until painted. As the Ozarks are discovered and continually change, I see my art
bring an awareness and a desire to live compatibly with the rhythms of the Natural State." The NCA Artist League holds art programs every third Monday in the morning. The next meeting will be May 21 at Bayside at a session where members will paint from a live model. The group also exhibits its work at the hospital in Clinton, at the Fairfield Bay Library, and other area locations. To learn more or to join the league, call President Charlotte Rierson at 884-6100.
game. There is more than one technique involved, but these are the two most used: * First, scammers are calling Medicare recipients, sometimes identifying themselves as Medicare or “government” officials, and telling them that the new cards are coming out, but that they will have to send money, usually $30 to $50, to get the new cards. That is bogus — there is no charge for the new cards and CMS/Medicare
does not call people — it only uses the US Postal Service to communicate. * The second technique is for the scammer to say that they have a Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan available, but then request personal Medicare information so that the new plan can be utilized. This is bogus. Whatever you do, do not fall for this. Medicare information is personal, and the scammers simply use
it for other activities. It is unknown when or how the scammers will spring into action in Arkansas. But, if you do receive one of these calls, just hang up, and report the activity with a call to 1-800-MEDICARE (1800-633-4227). And, above all, do not feel pressured to respond to any of these calls — the scammers are well trained in intimidation and persistency. Don’t fall for it.
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that. Burgess also posed the question of what if an officer got a bonus then stopped a school official but didn’t write a citation. “That happens all the time,” Bradford said. “That doesn’t make it right,” Burgess shot back. On a 6-2 vote, JPs tabled the proposal. James and Bradford were the no votes. The Quorum Court approved an ordinance on the employee handbook and another to allow the sheriff’s office to sell a 2012 Dodge Charger to the Bauxite Police Department for $4,500.
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from page 1 county to hand out a bonus for one officer, even if South Side is paying it. He said the school should just give the officer the money and fill out the appropriate tax form. He said the bonus will add to the employee’s retirement earnings if it goes through the county. And, he added, “You cannot tip a law enforcement officer.” James said by state law the county cannot give out bonuses and the term in the ordinance should be changed from “bonus” to “lump sum payment.” The Quorum Court agreed to
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Confessions of a Christian Homemaker by Amanda Berger
Know your enemy I have written before in past columns about how I have dealt with having depression. Overcoming depression and dark thoughts was not something that I could have overcome on my own. God took that spirit of depression off my heart and mind. There was no way I could have done it, trust me, I had tried many times. I am talking about this again because there seems to be an up rise of depression and lack of faith among other stay at home moms. My first advice to you is to know your enemy. Your family is not your enemy. Your spouse is not your enemy. The real enemy is Satan himself. In Ephesians 6:12-13 the Bible says “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers,
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against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” You see friend, Satan is working to control your thoughts. He wants to control our attitudes, make our hearts full of anger instead of love. He wants wrath in our homes instead of peace from God. Not allowing Satan to control my thoughts is something that I personally battle every single day. Because of my past battle with depression, it’s easy for my thoughts to start slipping. I have learned that I am not the most patient person, and the enemy knows that. So he will use anything and ly an acoustic setting that welcomes local musicians and singers.
Churches
* First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf, 557 Highway 337, Higden, hosts a Fifth Friday gospel singing at 6 p.m. every fifth Friday. This is a non-denominational singing; everyone is welcome and may participate in "specials" after the congregational songs. Potluck follows. * Botkinburg Foursquare Church, Highway 65 North, holds a 4th Sunday Singing from 6-8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Finger food available afterward. * Botkinburg Baptist Church, Highway 65 North, starts its singing every 4th Friday night at 6 p.m. * Faith Church of Dennard, Highway 65 North, has a 3rd Sun-
everything for me to lose my cool and slip up. When you are new in Christ, it can be hard to decipher your thoughts because a lot of things just don’t go away when you become a Christian. So moms, don’t put yourself down. Know your worth and know who your enemy truly is. If you are a Christian know your value in Christ. It took me a long time to know mine. If you need help to determine what is the truth and what are lies get your Bible out. God’s Word is full of scriptures that talk about this very topic. Satan and his demons are very good at wrecking a person’s life. He can make you feel alone, he can wreck a marriage, he can cause everything around you to fall apart. Satan can make you have ill thoughts toward your own children. Have they been annoying you lately? Maybe their constantly fighting with each other it seems? Momma, know that is not from the Lord. Once your realize that, it will turn your life around! Speak Life and Truth over your thoughts and family. day night singing at 6 p.m. and potluck is afterward. * Burnt Ridge Community Church, Clinton, has its singing the 3rd Friday of the month. Singing starts at 6 p.m., finger food afterward. * Shady Grove Baptist Church, Shirley, holds singings the 1st Friday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. (potluck at 6 p.m.) * Plant Baptist Church, Highway 110, Clinton, has a singing at 7 p.m. every 2nd Friday. Finger food served at 6 p.m. For inclusion in the Voice's Music Calendar, send your events to voiceeditor@artelco.com. Tell us when, where, who and what type of music. Event must be free or minimal cost and item must be submitted by 4 p.m. Thursday for the next week's paper.
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Fluff and curls - The Lowry family of Shirley says their little dogs, adopted through Fuzzy Hearts Rescue, are spoiled rotten, and obviously, as cute as can be. The white Pom is Finn, adopted in July 2017. The brown baby is Maggie, who joined the family in December 2015.
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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 may be found on Page 9)
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Van Buren County Trivia Government programs provided work and education for men in Van Buren County in the 1930s. Many school buildings were constructed and the native stone courthouse was built with the WPA’s assistance in 1934. (Solution may be found on Page 9)
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Fishing Report
After the last major storm front blew through the state, the trout were biting on the Little Red River on the weekend. Joe Castellano from Las Vegas caught this one with guide James Dillard over the weekend.
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(updated 4-182018) James Dillard of Tailwater Fishing Co. in Searcy says the fishing on the Little Red has been excellent. The Army Corps of Engineers has been running two units of water each day for 14-16 hours each day, providing good fishing when the turbines are turned off. The best fishing has been in the falling/lower water levels. Lots of caddis can be seen hatching on sunny days and the fish have been very actively feeding. Hot flies have been soft hackles and sowbugs. Trout Magnets in pink, white and chartreuse have been working very well, also.
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 462.97 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 4-182018) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 462.93 feet msl as of Wednesday and trying to come up. It is 0.89 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet msl. It should stay a little over or at pool unless we get a lot of rain. The cold nights have really spread the fish and spawn out this year. Most species are still scattered from super shallow out to 50 feet of water. The more stable forecasts and warmer nights should get everything kind of to normal soon. The crappie fishing is up and down, with some biting better during the middle of the day, some late in the day and some early morning. They are eating minnows and jigs, as well as beetle spins from 1 foot out to 20 feet. The bream are showing up shallower along with the turtles now, and will eat small crankbaits and inline spinners; the deeper fish will eat
crickets out to 20 feet. The walleye are starting to get together in numbers in the main lake, with a few stragglers still up some creeks and rivers. Try dragging live baits on jigheads and minnows on rocky flats 15-25 feet deep. The black bass are eating a variety of baits and are scattered everywhere. Some have spawned, some have not. When looking for deeper fish, stay around the bait. The shallow fish can be caught around anything sticking up in the water or in guts leading up to that on plastics. No report on catfish. The hybrid and white bass bite is still going on up the rivers and creeks, as far up as you can get, and they are scattered from there all back down the lake on various spots, bends, humps, etc. Try live bait, spoons, inline spinners and swimbaits.
Lake Maumelle
(updated 4-182018) Jolly Rogers Marina (501-8685558) said the lake level has been up and
down a lot this year affecting fishing, but is now about 10 inches above the spillway. Water temperature from the marina is 63 degrees and about 65 on the north side. Black bass are very good. With water temps in the 60s, the black bass are moving to spawn areas. Try using crankbaits, jerkbaits and jigs in 4-8 feet and 10-15 feet of water. A few can also be caught in shallow water on spinnerbaits or chatterbaits. The blacks continue biting more during dusk and dawn. The Tuesday night anglers this week had a decent evening, with Rusty and Rhonda Gosvener catching a 5-pound Big Bass and winning the weekly tourney with 10.26 pounds. Roger says that 14 of the 23 teams competing were within 2 pounds of each other, as the black bass were very active. Kentucky bass are good. The spots are still a little deeper than the largemouth bass, and the best areas are the main lake, rocky banks and points using a crankbait or jig. White bass are good. Less reports have come in on the whites in the past two weeks. Some are saying the whites are staging. Normally the run is over by the first of April. Use Rooster Tails, CC Spoons, deep-diving Bandits, and Bombers. Crappie are slow. With the water level falling the past week, it is making it a tough crappie bite. More reports are
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coming in of them being found scattered in different depths anywhere from 5 to 20 feet. Bream are good and are coming into shallow water off the rocky points and around brush piles. Try using crickets or jigs anywhere from 3 to 12 feet of depth. Lots more reports are coming in on catfish. They’re fair.
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the stream and catch a beautiful brown or cutthroat. We're just starting to see a drop in generation, taking the water level down to minimum flow then sometimes increasing the flow to five generators or more. Challenging, and a test of your skills (and patience!), but always worth it. Time on the river is restorative. Come visit.”
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(updated 4-182018) Cotter Trout Dock (870-435-6525) says, “We're fishing the White River tailwaters of Bull Shoals Dam in the Arkansas Ozarks where we're still waiting for springtime to stick around and where the brown trout are biting! We've netted more browns than rainbows some days, and the trout we've netted have been healthy and are giving us some nice action. We've been treated to some fairly heavy generation from Bull Shoals but for most days last week the water remained a steady depth, which makes catching a little easier. In the deep water we hooked great rainbows with four-and-a-half inch Rogues, still working the orange bellied, blue-backed Rogue, but also had luck with the smoke-colored, suspending stick baits with silver bellies. Red wriggler worms work. Try also to snag a sculpin, tie it on a No. 2 hook, float it near the bottom of
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 560.37 feet msl (normal conservation pool: September-April 552.00 feet msl; April-September, 554.00 feet msl). (updated 4-182018) Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters said another crazy week of Norfork Lake weather produced lots of inconsistent patterns. We started the week cold and with good fishing. As the week wore on, they saw lots of high winds, bad storms, rising water, high boat traffic and slower fishing. Norfork Lake ended the week with cold weather but better fishing. Tom says they were catching good numbers of stripers up in Big Creek from Woods Point to 1C all last week and weekend. The lake level was consistent, then they opened the spillways about 1 foot and that changed the current in the lake and drew the fish out of the creeks.
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HAZEL SULLIVAN, deceased NOTICE OF PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF DECEDENT: 1077 BLAIR ROAD SHIRLEY, AR 72153 DATE OF DEATH: FEBRUARY 28, 2018 Shaun Dunn and Emily Dunn were appointed Co-Executors of the estate of the above-named decedent on March 28, 2018. A contest of the probate can be affected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Provided, that claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. THIS NOTICE first published this 17th day of April, 2018. Shaun Dunn and Emily Dunn, Co-Executors By: /s/ Kent Tester . KENT TESTER, ID No. 89123 Tester Law Firm, P.A. 230 Hwy. 65 North, Suite 7 Clinton, AR 72031 501-745-7077 Fax 501-745-6161 kent@testerlaw.com
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS FIRST DIVISION
For 2 Rural Development Properties in Clinton and Marshall, AR (total 69 units). Duties will include but not limited to: Janitorial of buildings common area, Light maintenance (experience required), Painting/cleaning of units upon vacancy and common areas as needed, various ot her tasks as assigned by Manager.
FOR RENT 3BR/1BA home in Clinton Kitchen Appliances. Washer/dryer hook-up available.
$450/month plus deposit Call (501)327-8023
or Mail to: Timberlake P.O. Box 1135 Heber Springs, AR 72543 Equal Opportunity Employer
• Completely remodeled • New hard wood floors • New appliances • New roof • Jacuzza Tub • Shop • 2 car garage with garage door opener
$105,000.00 Call: (501)253-8208
Older 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home completely remodeled.
Please forward resume to FAX: 501-362-0662 or Email to: tlakedev@ suddenlinkmail.com
3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath
1/3 acre completely fenced
Competitive Full Time Monthly Salary Including Free One Bedroom Apartment with Ut ilities Paid in Clinton, Arkansas
EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS CLUB
Friday, May 11, 2018. In front of CashSavers, starting at 9:00 am.
Vehicles provided by Excel Boats. Class A CDL and Medical Certification required.
ONE CARETAKER NEEDED
MEMORIAL FLOWERS are in at BRUCE'S FLOWERS again this year. **** You should come by and check out all the new Flowers! 661 Highway 65B **** Thanks for buying from us each year!
Also seeking Part-Time Drivers. Driver pay is based on mileage and includes Per-Diem.
REAL ESTATE
3000 sq.ft. in Shopping Center on Hwy 65 next to City Park
Hours: M-F 7am-3:30pm
The friends and families of problem drinkers share their experience, strength and hope,
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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
New central heat & air. Large lot in Clinton city limits. No bank qualifying, simple Owner Finance. Down as low as $2,500 based on your employment, rental and payment history. Monthly $670 or less with higher down. 1231 Highway 16 East. (901) 488-4005
CASE # 71CV-18-59 WILLIAM FOWLER PLAINTIFF VS. RALPH A. GRASSI AND FRANCES M. BROWN AND CERTAIN LANDS LYING IN VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS And any person, entity, or organization, Claiming any right, title, or interest in and to: Lot One Hundred Seventy-Two (172), Block Seven (7), Chelsea Glade, As Shown in Plat Book 2, Page 15, Fairfield Bay, Van Buren County, Arkansas DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION Notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Van Buren County, Arkansas, to quiet and confirm title in and to the following described property in Van Buren County, Arkansas: LOT ONE HUNDRED SEVENTYTWO (172), BLOCK SEVEN (7), CHELSEA GLADE, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 15, FAIRFIELD BAY, VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS. The property described herein was conveyed to R P Sales, LLC via Limited Warranty Deed issued under the provisions of Act 626 of 1983, as amended, after the property remained unredeemed following expiration of the time required by law. Before the Limited Warranty Deed was issued, the last person, firm, or corporation to pay taxes on the above described real property was Frances M. Brown and Ralph A. Grassi. All persons, firms, corporations, or improvement districts that can set up any right to the real property conveyed and forfeited is hereby notified to appear herein, before the Circuit Court of Van Buren County, to assert his/her/its title or interest in said property and to show why the title to the real property should not be confirmed, quieted, and vested in the Plaintiff herein, in fee simple. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 29th day of March, 2018. /s/ Debbie Gray VAN BUREN CIRCUIT CLERK BY: /s/ Rhonda Jan Gage D.C. /s/ M. Edward Morgan . M. EDWARD MORGAN, Bar. No. 82113 MORGAN LAW FIRM, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 148 Court Street Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-4044
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April 24, 2018
CHURCH PAGE
Photo by EuGene Smith
Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Point Remove Baptist Church. If you can identify this Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!) Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-3530 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013
Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith 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
Kingdoms Gate Ministries 10973 Hwy 16E PO Box 335 Shirley, AR. 72153 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
Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Hwy 336 West Formosa
Pawn • Shooting Sports
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OPEN M-F 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. SAT 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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314 Ingram St behind EXXON off Hwy 65 in Clinton
The Voice of Van Buren County
April 24, 2018
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April 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Lowrance April 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tammy McHam April 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sherry Bright April 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie Cooley April 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Johnson April 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tami McKam April 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Tyark April 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josie Smith April 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Bell April 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katie Fleming April 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Jean Hall April 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Turner April 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donna Ward April 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Bain April 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenny Eubanks April 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan O'Neal April 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Spencer April 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chance Taylor April 30 . . . . . . . . . David Ray Tomlinson
We will have a Monthly Drawing from the Birthday names for a gift from one of the Birthday Page Sponsors! Simply stop by our office and add your family and friends to our birthday list or email names and dates to us at thevoice@artelco.com or call us (501) 745-8040.
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Happy Birthday Wishes to You! Cletes "Bill" Blantz, owner MMC (SW) U.S. Navy (Ret.) 4319 Highway 65 South Clinton, Arkansas 72031 Phone: 501-745-6222 Fax: 501-745-2102
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STORE HOURS MON-SAT ...... 10AM-5PM SUNDAY ........ 1PM-5PM
119 INGRAM STREET, CLINTON
501-362-4387
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Northside Shopping Center 117 Bone St
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The Voice of Van Buren County
April 24, 2018
Fishing Derby 2018 The Clinton 21CCLC After School Program held its annual Fishing Derby at Clinton City Park with over 100 in attendance. Arkansas Game and Fish supplied the catfish, poles and bait. Assisting were Wildlife Officers Jay Hagans and Brian Tatum, and school resource Officer David Hess.
Fishing Derby winners (from left) Blayze Hardy (1st Place), Kylie Sasaki (2nd Place), Elaina Taylor (2nd Place), and Jesse Denton (3rd Place).
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Accepting new patients & same-day appointments Open Monday-Friday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Daniel Ring, PA-C
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175 Volunteers Pkwy. Clinton, AR 72031 (501) 745-3033 Unity-Health.org