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Veterans
By Kay Weaver
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105! Pearl Mahaney celebrated her 105th birthday at a party for family and friends at the Ozark Health Nursing Center last week. The party was held Friday, Oct. 30, though Pearl's birthday was on Halloween, Oct. 31.
Three of her children were in attendance, Barbara Carroll, J.C. Mahaney and Laura Miller.
Donations help pack food bags
Mudslide in Clinton
Pearl has lived in the Shirley, Arkansas, area since 1926.
We don't know the secret to Pearl's longevity, but people who Mayor Richard know her say she is McCormac attend- a joy to be around. ed the party and Pearl has a pospresented Pearl itive attitude on with a proclamation declaring Oct. 31, many who see her 2015, to be Pearl energizing attitude Mahaney Day in and her beautiful Clinton, Arkansas. smile.
For the 10th year, South Side-Bee Branch School is planning a big event to honor America's veterans.
fifth-12 graders, cards for veterans from K-sixth-grade students, music from the band and the choir, and the This year's presentation of colVeterans Day ors from the Gifted program will be- and Talented class. gin at 8:45 a.m. All area veterans Wednesday, Nov. are encouraged 11, at the FAC, lo- to attend, and the cated behind the public is invited. high school gym- Organizers urge evnasium. The entire eryone to wear red, student population white and blue. And Pearl Mahaney turned 105 years old on is involved, includ- flag-waving is welher birthday Oct. 31, 2015. ing essays from comed.
The Clinton School District Backpack Program got a boost recently with donations from a couple of businesses. Farm Bureau of Van Buren County and Woodmen of the World each donated funds toward the program that sends food home each week with kids who otherwise might not have enough to eat. Vickie Sprott, one of the organizers at Clinton schools, said the program provides food for 50 elementary and intermediate students each week. Students at Junior and Senior high also participate in the program. "The number of kids in need is growing," Sprott said. Sprott said the Backpack Program at Clinton is going to try something new this holiday season -- it is going to provide 20 families with entire Thanksgiving dinners. The food selected will be carefully considered because some families might not have an oven to prepare uncooked turkey. "This is a trial run," Sprott said, and there are still some logistics to be worked out. Sprott hopes the trial run is successful enough to do it again at Christmas. Anyone who would like to donate toward the Backpack Program for the holidays may send a check to the administration building c/o Vickie Sprott / 852 Yellowjacket Lane / Clinton, AR 72031. Mark "Thanksgiving program" on the envelope.
Close to 4 inches of rain in just a few hours caused soil below the Best Western to slide down the hill, across U.S. Highway 65 and into the Exxon parking lot. The Clinton Fire Department, Street Department and mayor worked for a few hours Friday morning to spray and shovel the mud off the highway and away from the gasoline pumps. About 3 inches of mud covered the area, but did not get into the store. Mayor Richard McCormac said the problem began Thursday night and the state Highway Department was on the scene then, but by morning, the mudslide had made its way across the street. He said a silt fence would be a possibility to prevent a reoccurence.
Marshall man faces felony drug charge in county A man acting in a "suspicious manner" caught the eye of a Clinton Police officer on Oct. 30, and ended the night in a jail cell. The police office ran the license plate of the vehicle being filled with gasoline at the Exxon station in Clinton and discovered it was fictitious, according to documents in the case.
Billy James Harness, 52, of Marshall also was driving on a suspended license and had a warrant out for his arrest from Searcy County, according to the documents. A search of the vehicle after Harness' arrest turned up suspected methamphetamine and marijuana, the report states.
Harness was taken to the Van Buren County Detention Center and a agent from the 20th Judicial Drug Task Force was called in to assist in the investigation. A field test indicated the crystalline substance was methamphetamine and its total weight was just over 2 grams, the report said.
Harness has been charged with possession of a controlled subtance (meth), a Class C felony; misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, driving with a suspended license and improper use of registration. His next court date is set for Jan. 4, 2015. Harness was release on $5,000 bond.
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Wood carver extraordinaire - Charles Wilson shares some of his latest pieces of art. He is still working on the white carving and some of the tools he uses can be seen surrounding the carving. Wilson is the director of the city of Clinton's Street Department. Some of his amazingly intricate work can be seen at City Park.
The Weeks Before Christmas (With apologies to Clement C. Moore)
Sweet Potato Fries really not so healthy Sweet potato fries are all the rage now. I see where McDonald’s is going to start offering them. I can see where they are coming from. Everyone believes that sweet potatoes are healthy. If they can convince you that they are offering healthy food, maybe more of you will eat there.
Vitamin A. Second, frying dehydrates the potato and therefore removes most of the fiber. Then, on top of all that, frying adds double the calories and cholesterol.
If you have to eat at McDonalds, since they now offer their breakfast menu all day, you can choose a breakfast sandwich, It is true that which is smaller sweet potatoes and has less calohave some health ries. Or try the Fruit benefits. They & Yogurt Parfait. have fiber, Vitamin Ron Henson, RN / A and beta-caro- Ozark Home Health tene. These are all / 745-7004 Opt. 2 good, but here’s the catch. Frying the poor thing negates all the good that it has going for it. For one, frying removes 75 percent of all the
'Twere the weeks before Christmas
Shop Faye's and shop Deb's,
and all through the town,
shop Naturally Proper
the bakers were busy,
to find some new bling,
no time for a frown.
new shirts, a show stopper.
The jewelry store ladies
When worn from your shopping
polished their stones,
give your toes a short break
The shack stocked it shelves
at June's or la bistro,
with the latest in phones.
or chow down on a steak.
The florists made plans
There are plenty of places
to arrange centerpieces,
to spend Christmas dollars
Gift lists were composed
No need for big cities
for nephews and nieces.
with traffic and hollers.
The new paper in town,
Watch for The Voice guide
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Announcements
Assessor Seeks 6th term
Tester seeking judge’s seat
Weaver announces re-election bid
Trina Jones announces she will seek the Democratic nomination for a sixth term as Van Buren County assessor.
Kent Tester, Clinton attorney, announced his candidacy for District Court judge, Division 2, which serves all of Faulkner and Van Buren counties.
Judge Susan K. Weaver has announced her campaign for re-election to the 9th Judicial District Court, 2nd Division, which serves Van Buren and Faulkner counties, including courts in Clinton, Conway, Greenbrier, Vilonia and Damascus.
Jones Megan, Whitney She served four and Jeremy; and years as District one grandson, 2 representative Harper Holland, on the Arkansas and are expecting A s s e s s o r s two new grandsons Association exec- in December this utive board. She year. served two years as Jones is a memthe representative ber of the Pleasant for the Arkansas Baptist Assessors on the Valley Church in Shirley State Legislative Committee. She where she is curhas been a member rently serving her year as of the International fourth church treasurAssociation of Assessing Officers er and previously served as church since 2007. clerk for eight years. Jones was “I feel honored the recipient of the Outstanding and blessed to be Assessor Award working for the given by the citizens of the Van Arkansas Chapter Buren County and of IAAO in 2009 and look forward to the opportunity to conin 2011. tinue to serve as Jones is a gradu- county assessor,” ate of Clinton High Jones states. School and is a lifeShe would like to long resident of Van say, “Thank you and Buren County. She has been married God gless you all,” to Ronnie Jones of to the citizens of Shirley for 31 years. Van Buren County They have three for their continued grown children: support and understanding.
Tester has been in private practice since 1995 in Clinton after returning from three tours of duty in the United States Navy as a JAG officer. In the Navy he served as prosecutor, defense counsel, appellate defense counsel, and rendered legal assistance to Navy/Marine Corps/Coast Guard personnel and their families. He achieved the rank of lieutenant commander and his awards for service include three Navy Achievement Medals. Tester is admitted to practice in Arkansas state and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court. He has tried cases in federal and state courts, Social Security Commission, Federal Mine Safety Administration, Arkansas State Police Commission, and the Arkansas State Claims Commission. He also served by appointment of former Gov. Mike Huckabee as Special Associate Justice of the Arkansas
Tester Supreme Court. He is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University, University of Arkansas School of Law, United States Naval Justice School, and Agape College. He has been a member of the American Association for Justice since 1996. Tester has been married for 26 years to the former Kelly Agan and they have three children, two of whom are students at the University of Arkansas, and one a senior at Clinton High School. Along with his private practice, he and Kelly own and operate a farm in Van Buren County. “A judge with diverse legal and practical experience is invaluable to every citizen of Faulkner and Van Buren counties,” Tester states. “My proudest professional achievement is my military service to this great country and I look forward to putting my 26 years of experience to work as your 9th Judicial District judge.”
Prior to her election in 2012, Weaver served as deputy prosecuting attorney for the 20th Judicial District serving Van Buren, Faulkner and Searcy counties. Weaver serves on the District Judges Education Committee, which is responsible for providing continuing legal education to all the district judges statewide. She also serves on the Legislative Committee, which is responsible for legislative proposals that district judges feel may improve the administration of justice in Arkansas.
Weaver Shortly after taking office, Weaver established the first Sobriety Court in the 9th Judicial District, a program designed to provide specialized treatment options for repeat alcohol offenders to reduce the likelihood of repeat violations. Her experiences as a deputy prosecutor taught her the importance of incorporating rehabilitation with incarceration. “I’m excited to continue serving the people of Van Buren and Faulkner counties, the Sobriety Court programs, and the district judges’ committees,” Weaver said.
Adoptable Pets
Extension office sets up pesticide application training A private pesticide applicator training will be conducted by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Van Buren and Searcy County Extension offices at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, Petit Jean Electric in Marshall. This
two-hour
training is primarily for producers of some sort of agricultural product who purchase and apply restricted use pesticides. However, the training may also be useful for others interested in learning more about pesticide regula-
tions, labeling, application equipment and safety issues. This training is not for certification of commercial (forhire) pesticide applicators.
On Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, there will be a training session conducted at the Petit Jean Finder may not be very big, but he is a Electric Building in Clinton starting at livewire. The young dog is full of energy. Volunteers or foster homes make a big 6:30 p.m. difference in the lives of shelter dogs, alPre-registration Contact the Van lowing them to get out and run off some for this program Buren County energy. Samantha (below) is around a year is not required. A Extension office at old. The laid-back kitty needs a permanent training fee is pay- 745-7117 for more home for the holidays. The cost to adopt a able at the door. information. pet from Van Buren County Animal Control is $25, which includes spaying or neutering. For more information about Finder, GOT NEWS? Samantha and other pets waiting for a EMAIL US! new home, call 745-2121. voiceeditor@artelco.com The Voice of Van Buren County is available at: • Walmart Neighborhood Market, Damascus, outside • Snappy's, Bee Branch, outside • CashSavers, Clinton, outside • First Service Bank, Shirley, outside • The Austin Store, Austin • Lowder's General Store, Scotland • Caldwell Country Store, Bee Branch • Elite Auto Body Shop, Choctaw • PEH Supply, Choctaw • The Assessor's Office, Clinton • June's Cafe, Clinton • Chief's Little Steakhouse, Clinton • The Flash Market Citgo, Clinton • The Voice office, Clinton • Jack's, Fairfield Bay • Dennard Country Store, Dennard • Smith's Citgo, Leslie
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The Voice of Van Buren County Obituaries
a veteran of the United States Army. Most importantly, Grover was an avid worker of God.
Early transportation in Van Buren County Lonnie Smiley Hulen Griggs Hulen Lane Griggs was Dec. 28, 1933, in Scotland, Arkansas, the second born child of George and Edna (Massey) Griggs. He died Nov. 4, 2015, in Stuttgart. Hulen was educated at Clinton High School. In 1950 the family moved to the Swamp Poodle community where he began work on the Luther Beavers Farm.
E.B. “Edd” Hall of Scotland drove his horse and wagon team in the 1920s. (Photo At age 20 Hulen had courtesy Van Buren County Historical become quite smitten Society/Mary Hall)
with Patricia Sue Edwards and they were married on Jan. 17, 1953, in Marianna. They lived in several different places and eventually settled in the Wheatley community. Hulen’s working career included the Wheatley Rice Dryer, Nash Implement and the Engler Brothers Farm. For a number of years he farmed with his dad and brothers and then branched out on his own.
Lonnie Brown is behind the wheel as Ernest Bradford cranks the old Ford in 1919. (Photo courtesy Van Buren County Historical Society/Windell Maulden)
Hulen was well-known and respected among family and friends in the community. With a quiet spirit he was all about work and caring for his family. If time allowed, he enjoyed helping with growing a big garden and always treasured time with the kids and grandkids. He and Sue were blessed to share 62 years of marriage until her death earlier this year. Life for him would never be the same. At age 81, Hulen suddenly and unexpectedly passed away at the Baptist Health Medical Center in Stuttgart.
Lonnie Nelson and Guy Maulden haul logs for the Story Sawmill in Choctaw in 1926. (Photo courtesy Van Buren County Historical Society/Windell Maulden)
J.H. Fraser’s mail truck is loaded behind the Clinton Post Office. Postmaster was J.S. Burnett. The post office burned in 1926. (Photo courtesy of Van Buren County Historical Society/Eugene Burnett)
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He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife Patricia Sue. Surviving Hulen are his son, Keven (Karen) Griggs of Wheatley; daughters Susan Eldridge of Wheatley, Janette (Jackie) Dobson of Fargo, Beverly (Kris) Keck of Bella Vista, and Patty (Alan) Bostick of Vanndale; brothers Jerry (Harriet) Griggs and Joe (Bonnie) Griggs, all of Brinkley; sisters Pauline Hamilton of Wheatley, Shelby Long of Moro, Joyce (Bobby) Holloway and Danese (Bo) Clark, all of Biscoe, and Donna (Roy) Pruitt of Brinkley; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends. Services were 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wheatley Civic Center. Interment was in Johnson Cemetery, Wheatley.
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Lonnie Devon Smiley, 66, of Leslie passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Clinton. Born Aug. 5, 1949, in Marshall, Arkansas, to the late Lawson and Sybil Jones Smiley, Lonnie grew up in Searcy County and graduated Leslie High School in 1967. After graduation he moved to Indiana where he met and married Marsha Crane and had his two sons. While there he started doing drywall. He moved back to Leslie in 1979 and continued the drywall business. He was well-known as a breeder, trainer and handler of blue-tick coon hounds. There are Smiley Blue Hounds nationwide. Left to cherish his memory, are sons Jason Smiley of Leslie and Jeremy (Emma) of Dennard. He was also a father figure to Amelia Renkel of Harrison. He also leaves behind granddaughter Kelsey Williams of Fayetteville and grandson Dalton Smiley of Dennard; brother Tim (Michelle) Smiley of Leslie and sister Janice (Cliff) Boyd of Marshall. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawson and Sybil Smiley; sisters Judy Kay Morrison and Joann Mortela; and brother Jamie Don Smiley. Services were 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Faith Baptist Church in Dennard with Brother Tommy Jolly officiating. Burial was at Nubbin Hill Cemetery in Leslie. Serving as pallbearers were James Smiley, Michael Morrison, Steven Boyd, Nick Shaw, Adam McJunkins and Jared Tumbleson. Honorary pallbearers were Derek Hendrix, Jim Smalling and Gary Uchtman. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service of Clinton. To sign Lonnie's book of memories, go to www. clintonfuneralservice. com.
Grover Dunham Grover Columbus Dunham, 73, of Scotland, Arkansas, passed away Oct. 30, 2015. He was born Sept. 15, 1942, in Scotland, Arkansas, to Paul Curtis and Oma Dorthy Standridge Dunham. Grover was a member of the Walnut Grove Community Church, He loved to hunt, fish and work with cattle. He was
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Left to cherish his memory are his wife Helen Dunham; son Paul E. Dunham and wife Niecole, and daughter Penny E. Dunham, all of Scotland. He is also survived by grandchildren Stephen Gardner, Dustin Wingate, Kaylea Dunham and Georgia Dunham; siblings Reba and husband Don Ramsey, Walter and wife Karen Dunham, Marie Ramsey, Troy and wife Barbara Dunham. Grover is further survived by many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at Walnut Grove Community Church with Brother Donnie Love, Sister Sheila Gardner and Brother Jay Hartwick officiating. Interment was at Walnut Grove Cemetery. The family requests that donations be made to Gideon's International. Pallbearers were Paul Dunham, Daniel Gardner, John Love, Jimmy Kirkendoll, Jay Hartwick and Bill Haines. Honorary pallbearers were Dustin Wingate, Stephen Gardner, Curtis Dunham. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Grover's Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Neville Weston Neville Eustace Weston, M.D., passed away at home on Oct. 31, 2015, after a long illness. He was born March 29, 1929, in Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies. He attended Belmont Intermediate School and St. Mary's College. He left Trinidad in 1950 to attend the University of Toronto, where he graduated with a degree in medicine in 1960. Dr. Weston did a residence in Ophthalmology at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City and later moved to St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands where he practiced ophthalmology from 1971 until his retirement in 2001. He had a part-time practice at the Clinton, Arkansas Wal Mart Vision Center from 2003 through 2005. He split his retirement between Arkansas and Sarasota, Florida, with occasional trips back to Trinidad and St. Thomas as long as his health permitted. Dr. Weston identified first as a physician but was also well-schooled in the classics: Latin, history, literature, music and poetry and he loved jazz. He also enjoyed travel and
learning about other cultures and could "get by" in Spanish and French. He followed world politics and strongly supported liberal causes. Most people who met him described him as gracious and a gentleman. Dr. Weston was preceded in death by his parents, Cephas and Virginia Pearl Weston, and brothers, Bertram and Arnim Weston. Left to cherish his memory are his wife and companion of 37 years, Susan West Weston of Clinton, and his beloved son, Stuart Weston of Little Rock. He is also survived by a large extended family in the United States and the Caribbean, including niece, Mary Ann Weston and grandniece Megan Livisay, formerly of St. Thomas and grand-nephew Terrance Livisay of St. Thomas. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Neville's Book of Memories, www. clintonfuneralservice. com.
Kathleen Lindsey Kathleen Grace Hawkins Lindsey, age 55, of Morrilton passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Kathleen was born June 5, 1960, in South Bend, Indiana, a daughter to the late George Anthony Hawkins and Rosemary Moore Hawkins. Kathleen was a lifelong resident of Morrilton and co-owner of a New to You flea market. She enjoyed going to yard sales and working with antiques. Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers. She is survived by her husband, Tommy Lindsey of Mayflower; son Tommy Lindsey Jr. and wife Amanda of Scotland; daughter Michelle Lindsey and Shelly Cotner of Solgohachia; two brothers, Frank Hawkins and Steve Hammond, both of Michigan; sisters Deborah Watson of Oppelo, Sheila Bush of Greenbrier, Janet Kirkland of Indiana and Margaret Dollar of Russellville; and several nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton, with burial in Foster Cemetery, Scotland. Online guest book: www.bobnealandsons. com.
Death Notice Danny Green, 67, of Shirley passed away Nov. 6, 2015. Arrangements are pending at this time. Clinton Funeral Service.
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Calendar The Van Buren County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Western Sizzlin in Clinton. Guest speaker will be Paul House, a retired educator from Jonesboro, and chariman of the State Legislative Committee for retired school personnel. He will speak about his experiences in working with the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, the A r k a n s a s Retired Teacher Association and the Legislature in maintaining and securing retiree benefits. There will be a question and answer session. The meeting is open to all retired school personnel. Dues of $5 are still being collected
and will be used to fund scholarships for a student in each of the three county schools. The 2015 Wreath Auction to benefit the Dove House will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Clinton Senior Center on Yellow Jacket Lane. Tickets for admission, snacks and a chance at the door prize are $10. Participants then buy tickets for a chance to win the wreath of their choice by placing their tickets in a cup underneath that wreath. The Fairfield Bay Community Blood Drive will be from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the St. Francis Catholic Church Parish Hall.
The Alzheimer's Support Group meets the third Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. at Indian Rock Village in Fairfield Bay. The Van Buren County Republican Committee meeting will be Nov. 16, at Jack's in Fairfield Bay, 540 Dave Creek Parkway. Dinner off the menu will be at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be state Rep. Josh Miller, District 66. Deb’s Fashions will host a Ladies’ Night Out from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Drawings and prizes, and storewide savings are on tap for the evening. The shop is off U.S. Highway 65 behind the Exxon. For more
information visit w w w. d e b s f a s h ionsonline.com. John Lambert, author of "Ships of War," will give a special Veterans Day lecture from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Fairfield Bay Community Center. Cost is $10; RSVP at 8844440. The annual Quilt and Craft Show begins Nov. 13 at the GrahamWeatherly building on the Van Buren County Fairgrounds. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 13 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14. There will be a craft sale and quilts will be on display. Admission is free. Contact Deborah at 253-1240 for more information.
Fog on the water
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Delivering Christmas in a shoebox Van Buren County residents will have the opportunity next week to brighten Christmas for needy children worldwide.
of the hardest to reach countries in the world. A $7 postage donation is suggested.
N a t i o n a l Collection Week is Nov. 16-23. The local drop-off location is Immanuel Baptist Church, 498 Highway 16 East, Clinton. Collection hours that week are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Nov. 16-21; 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22; and 9-10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23.
crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books also are appreciated.
When sending toys, include items O p e r a t i o n such as dolls, toy Christmas Child, cars, stuffed anithe world’s largest mals, kazoos, harChristmas project of monicas, yo-yos, its kind, will deliver jump ropes, balls, gift-filled shoebox- toys that light up es using any means and make noise necessary —boat, (with extra batterplane, dog sled and ies), etc. even elephant — to School supplies reach the hands of such as pens, penneedy youngsters. cils and sharpeners,
In 2013, the Clinton Relay Center collected 869 shoeboxes. In 2014, the Clinton Relay Center collected 1,069 shoeboxes. This year, 2015, the Relay Center hopes to contribute 1,250 gifts to the global collection goal of 11 million gift-filled shoeboxes.
Fog rises from Greers Ferry Lake at Choctaw on a recent fall morning.
O p e r a t i o n Christmas Child also offers a yearround opportunity to pack personalized shoeboxes online. Go to samaritanspurse.org/occ to select toys and gift items, write a note of encouragement and “pack” them in a shoebox. These gifts will go to children in some
Bar soap, combs, wash clothes, T-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights and batteries are good choices. You may enclose a personal note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. If you include your name and address, the child may be able to write back. Do not send used or damaged items, war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or out-of-date food, liquids, lotions, medications, vitamins, aerosol cans or breakable items. For additional information about Operation Christmas Child, please visit samaritanspurse.org/occ or contact the local coordinator, David Holcomb, at 501592-1380.
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Idle Hour Bridge Club - 83 years and still playing The Idle Hour Bridge Club was organized in 1932. The club currently meets every Thursday night at 7 p.m. to play. When Highway 65 was being built through Clinton, a man with the construction company roomed at the home of Fern Peel. He taughter her to play bridge and she wanted her freinds to learn to play as well so they would have enough for two tables.
to Clinton to teach them the game. Johnnye Whillock, Sally Whillock, Raye Whillock, Mrs. S. Alexander and Marie Rankin paid the instructor 25 cents each per lesson for several weeks. At that time, everything was very cheap; the instructor probably paid 15 cents a gallon for gasoline.
Pearl Baker started playing with the group in 1934. She was still playing at 90 years of age A group of wom- when this article en asked a lady in was written. Conway to come Of all the women production from your fall garden don't give up on it too soon. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
chael of Plainview. They got to see the new place that Joey and Misty had just bought. Paul Poynor received word that his nephew Jeffery of Chester, Illinois, had died. Thelma Murray Shirley Pearl Mahoney’s birthday party to celebrate her 105th birthday was held on October 30 because the nursing home didn't think a birthday party on Saturday was in her best interest. Visiting Pearl Mahoney and Barbara Carroll over the weekend were Charlene Troy of Ozark, Missouri, Barbara's granddaughter Linda and her children of Vilonia. Linda is J.E. and Zelda Mahoney’s daughter. Visiting Earlon and Stormy Kryeszinski recently were his sister and her husband, Elizabeth and Leo Ulman of Kansas City, Missouri. They like to make a trip in the fall to enjoy the colors. Jenny Wood and children of Conway visited her grandmother Dorothy Cates and her Aunt Janet and Uncle Charlie Moore while they were in Shirley visiting family and friends. Layla Armstrong recently had to have an appendectomy. She is Elaine DeWilde's granddaughter. Calla Linn and her sister Glenda of Beebe attended the funeral Saturday of David Gentry at Clinton. Sarah Hawkins of North Dakota visited her Aunt Lois Compton last week. Judy Sowell spent a night recently with her son Danny and Kirsten and grandsons Max and Jax Sowell of Little Rock. Paul and Wanda Poynor visited son Joey and Misty Poynor and children Carmen and Mi-
James and Nancy Clark have donated a book to the Shirley Museum titled "Korea Reborn, A Grateful Nation. James Clark is a Korean veteran. The Extension Clubs of Van Buren County will be having a bake sale at the fairgrounds with the Quilt Show on Friday the 13th this month.
Patsy Ward Formosa Marva and RG Ward attended a birthday party at Greenbrier for their great-granddaughter, Hallie Grace Ward. It was her 1st birthday. While there, they found out that they are expecting another addition to the family! Sindee and David Morse spent the weekend in Branson. They went to see the Chinese Acrobats show and reported that it is a very good show. Margie Pounds and I went to Conway on Sunday. We went shopping and then we had lunch at Mulan’s Chinese restaurant. It was a good lunch and a belated birthday celebration for Margie. She turned 81 on the 27th.
Jeff Burgess Crabtree It's Recycling Day in Alread on Saturday, 8am to 10am. Clothes, plastic and paper accepted but no glass. Coffee and light refreshments will be available for those who would like to share time with neighbors. The Senior Night Potluck at the Foursquare Church is being held early this month to avoid conflict with Thanksgiving. Bring a food you are thankful for on Friday the 20th at 5:30pm. Fair weather gardeners have wrapped it all up for the year, but the more seasoned are delighted with bounty of their cool weather crops. Numerous fall vegetables can take a light frost and keep on growing. Some can even handle a hard frost, including broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, collards, kohlrabi, mustard, onion, parsley, radish, turnips, leeks and sorrel. 25 degrees is dangerous territory for most but I've seen kale pull through a brief round of 15 degrees. So for maximum
Frankie Ward got a new smoker and smoked up a feast for the family. Visiting Deniece and Ronnie Sikes over the weekend was her son Brian of Azle, Texas and her granddog Gus, who is an English Bulldog. Also visiting were her son Heath Collins and daughters, Anna Claire and Brayle of Bossier City, Louisiana. Deniece and Ronnie and her son Royce and Audria and grandson Braeton of Scotland, Heath, Anna Claire and Brayle all went to Western Sizzlin for lunch on Sunday. She finally got her new dish washer installed, so she is a happy cook! Have a great week and God's blessings to all.
Mary Jean Hall Scotland Grover Dunham, 73, passed away Oct. 30,
in the group only one family owned an electric fan, and on hot days they would carry it from home to home to have it while they played.
ter, Jo Nell Warren, and a granddaughter-in-law, Gay Whillock, who play with the club now. Jean Eoff who, though not an original member, There have been joined in 1946, has as many as four a daughter-in-law, tables playing ev- Merl Eoff, playing. ery week. A lot of Members of the people have played Idle Hour Bridge over the 83-year Club now are: Merl history of the club. Eoff, Billie Fendley, Originally, it was an Danna Hensley, afternoon gathering, Emma Hink, Carolyn but when women Lefler, Conie Ramey, went to work that Jo Nell Warren and changed. Gay Whillock. The Johnnye Whillock Idle Hour extras are was one of the orig- Lou Burgess, Rita inal members. She Bintliff and Connie has a granddaugh- Starnes.
Clubs The Idle Hour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Emma Hink. Winners for the evening were: high, Jo Nell Warren; second high, Lou Burgess; traveling, Emma Hink; and bingo, Gay Whillock. Send your club news to voiceeditor@artelco.com.
2015. Services were held at the Walnut Grove Community Church Nov. 2 with interment at Walnut Grove Cemetery. The family has our sympathy. Kathleen Hawkins Lindsey, 55, passed away Nov. 3. Services were Friday, Nov. 5 at the Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton, with interment at Foster Cemetery. The family has our sympathy. The Voice of Van Buren County is now available at Lowder’s Grocery at Scotland. Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. Show your pride and raise your Flag! Please tell every veteran that you see this week that you appreciate them. And if you have a relative or friend resting at one of the cemeteries, take them a Flag. I’ll be taking my Dad, Leonard Hall and cousin, Roy Jackson a Flag on Nov. 11. Stop by the quilt show and craft sale at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds Nov. 13-14 and take time to look at all those beautiful quilts. Remember I know more about the past then I do the present, so please e-mail me: mjhall@artelco.com or phone me at: 592-3716 (I have an answering machine) with the news. One Hundred Years Ago: Morrilton Dentists E. J. Wilson and C. C. Roberts were busy at Scotland doing dental work. Will Bost of Craig Township brought to the gin one hundred bolls of cotton, which weighed 2 pounds.
Tom Hogan Dennard
DAR members held a tree-planting and dedication last month.
DAR marks anniversary
with tree planting at park The Maria Van Sunday, they volunBuren Chapter teered at a heritage of the Daughters activity held at the of the American Parker Homestead Revolution met (a re-created piSaturday, Oct. oneer village). 10, 2015, at the George and Clinton City Park. Marshall bagged In observance of popcorn that had the Daughters been popped in of the American an iron kettle and Revolution 125th bagged homeanniversary, a ground corn meal. tree was planted Kelley churned and dedicated. butter while Tudor Those attend- helped print a circa ing were: Carolyn 1880 newspaper Marshall, regent; on an Old George Alice George, vice Washington press. regent; Virginia Brooke Keith will Kelley, treasurer; be the guest speakJanie Fullilove, er at the November chaplain; Susie meeting, which will Higginbotham, reg- be a potluck heldj istrar; Diane Hoss, at 1 p.m. Saturday, librarian; and Joyce Nov. 14, 2015, at Tudor, secretary. the Simmons First After the meeting, Marshall, George, Kelley and Tudor traveled to Harrisburg. On
National Bank in Clinton. She will speak on women’s health issues.
Virginia Kelley churns butter.
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Carolyn Marshall and Alice George bag popcorn at Harrisburg.
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November 10, 2015
Jackets’
season
over
Thursday night was a disappointing end to a disappointing season for the Clinton Yellow Jackets senior football team. The Yellow Jackets were playing the Pottsville Apaches in a road game when the contest was
halted halfway into the second quarter because of weather conditions, according to Jackets head coach Chris Dufrene. The Jackets were behind 14-0 at the time. The game will not be replayed and Clinton recorded its ninth loss of the
season. The Jackets posted a 2-9 overall record, 1-7 in their conference. It was a rough road for the team who lost two quarterbacks — Kannon Bradley and Kort Weaver — to broken arms in the first part of the season. Quarterback du-
Page 7 ties then fell mainly to junior Jake Ferrell. The team suffered several less serious injuries throughout the season. Leading the conference in the division is the Dardanelle Sand Lizards who are undefeated this season.
School Menus Clinton Junior & Senior High Monday, Nov. 16 Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, pears. Lunch 1: Ham & Cheese Hot Pocket, salad, oven fries, peaches. Lunch 2: Cheeseburger, oven fries, peaches. Lunch 3: Salad line. Tuesday, Nov. 17 Breakfast: Cereal, Graham cracker, pineapple. Lunch 1: Chicken spaghetti, salad, green peas, garlic bread, fruit juice/pears. Lunch 2: Grilled chicken sub melt, chips, fruit juice/pears. Wednesday, Nov. 18 Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, cheese, peaches. Lunch 1: Turkey taco, refried beans, cinnamon muffin, applesauce. Lunch 2: Barbecue pork sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, applesauce. Thursday, Nov. 19 Breakfast: Cereal, peanut butter and jelly, orange wedges. Lunch 1: Turkey and dressing, cranberry sauce, creamed potatoes, green beans, rolls, carrot cake/mixed fruit. Lunch 2: Hamburger, chips, fruit cup/mixed fruit. Friday, Nov. 20 Breakfast: Cereal, toast, jelly, banana. Lunch 1: Pizza quesadilla, salad, corn, pineapple. Lunch 2: Chicken sandwich, oven fries, pineapple. Lunch 3: Salad line.
Clinton Elementary & Intermediate Monday, Nov. 16 Breakfast: Cereal, Trix bar, peaches. Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, salad, corn, apple half. Tuesday, Nov. 17 Breakfast: Pancake pup, applesauce. Lunch: Chicken tenders, quick-baked potatoe, seasoned carrots, roll, peaches. Wednesday, Nov. 18 Breakfast: Ham and egg biscuit, pineapple. Lunch: Burrito, pinto beans, muffin square, pears. Thursday, Nov. 19 Breakfast: Cereal, muffin square, pears. Lunch: Baked ham, cranberry sauce, dressing, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, carrot cake, mixed fruit. Friday, Nov. 20 Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, apple half. Lunch: Hot dog, carrot sticks, tater tots, juice.
Shirley Schools Thursday, Nov. 12 Breakfast: Chocolate chip muffin, banana, juice. Lunch: Hamburger steak, gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, pears, roll (high school – spinach). Friday, Nov. 13 Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, pineapple juice. Lunch: Corn dogs, mac and cheese, baked beans, baby carrots, grapes, chocolate chip cookie (high school – broccoli salad). Monday, Nov. 16 Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, applesauce. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, Mandarin oranges, roll (high school – salad).
South Side High School is proud to add the following students to its first nine weeks’ honor roll. All A’s 7th Grade: Corbin Ball, Sevan Hurt, Flossie Glinski, Cody Hall, Harrison Hall, Gus Holland, Parker Hutchins, Mary Payne; 8th Grade: Katlyn Downes, Ayden Griffith, Dillon Hall; 9th Grade: Jacob Burroughs, James Fore, Chyann Ogle; 10th Grade: Carson Bush, Addi Freeman, Pierce Grissen, Emily Payne, Ashley Shepard; 11th Grade: Kyla Duvall, Lee Guinn, Miranda Lamb, Beau Pennington, Madison Sayles; 12th
Grade: Katie Clark, Casey Deckard, Hunter Hall, Sara Maulden, Jessie Wilcox. All A’s and B’s 7th Grade: Hannah Farley, Rachelle Hooper, Hannah Maulden, Kylie Maulden, Luke Permenter, Samantha Ratliff, Tommy Raymo; 8th Grade: Kaylynn Adams, Blake Battles, Jonathan Goodnight, Maggi Huddleston, Stormi McHam, Caleb McJunkins, Jacob McJunkins, Jake Quattlebaum, Tyler Wilson; 9th Grade: David Baker, Alexa Carter, Kelly Clay, Jacob Farley, Carlynn Gardner, Toni Lamb, Chandler Mer-
cer, Lauren Taylor, Johnny Walley, Tim Ward, Johnny Wright; 10th Grade: William Ames, Matthew Bramlett, Hannah Hall, Sarah Hensley, Eli Leonard, Sam Raney, Riley Sawyer, Garrett Wren; 11th Grade: Maddi Griffith, Makenzie Mosley, Madison Thorn, Clay Williams; 12th Grade: Kylie Bonds, Kelsey Clay, Gemini Dennis, Donald Farley, Leah French, Regan Henrickson, Colter Hinchey, Rachel Lawrence, Mason Linn, Billy McCool, Bryce Sawyer, Austin Sayles, Abbi Wyatt.
Clinton Intermediate School: First 9 weeks
Anna Belle Reece, Erika Sykes, Faith Taylor, Katelynn Thatcher, Andrew Warford, Ashlyn Watson, Calli Jo West
berton, Kaitlyn Grable, Peyton Gray, Liam Harper, Abby Jackson, Eston Kazi, Sheldon Lowder, Corbin Lynch, Austin McCulley, Reese McDonald, Landon McNabb, Ben Miller, Bo Nail, Ely Pearson, Taryn Rhoda, Ashlyn Robinson, Landon Rose, Sydney Standridge, Randi Stripling, Drake Taylor, Harley Tobin, Madelyn Turner, Lillian Ward, Gracie White, Daniel Williams, Kristopher Williams, Wyatt Winchester, Cassidy Woods
All A’s: 4th grade: Stone Belonie, Izabell Biggs, Gracie Branscum, Sam Brown, Dawson Burgess, Michael Byrd, Madeline Cabana, Conner Clute, Matthew Ezell, Natalie Farmer, Leah Grimes, Ely Hagans, Brady Horton, Dylan Jones, Chloe Miley, Hannah Mooney, Abigail Parks, Daniel Prince, Taylor Puckett, Lillian Smith, Mason Smith, Lindsey Sykes, Allyson Wallace, Matthew White, Lacey Williams, Lily Woodward 5th grade: Jimmy Arnold, Olivia Barnett, Ethan Biggs, Jerod Brown, Hope Cooley, Colter Davis, Maggie Deckelman, Jaiden Green, Savannah Haines, Carleigh Henderson, Russ Hensley, Trevor Jenkins, Titus Johnson, Kinley Keith, Katie McJunkins, Catherine Mills, Emily Pilkington, Aubrey Reece, Annabelle Sowell 6th grade: Daniel Andrus, Sophia Cabana, Krystin Coats, Lucille Daugherty, Nicholas Epley, Ely Etheridge, Dallas Gannon, Ashley James, Kendall Pounds,
A's & B's: 4th grade: Seth Arnold, Remi Bradley, Elexus Byers, Mackenzie Cook, Shelby Cope, Donald Durham, Jack Elliott, Savannah Gardner, Faith Garrett, Cadence Gifford, Alexis Golden, Trammel Hastings, Hunter Huett, Drake Huggins, Joshua Jones, Aiden King, Erin Koonce, Gracee Linville, Sarah Lowder, Carson McCormac, Karen Nixon, Jacey Pearson, Jacob Prout, Emily Pruitt, Nathan Ross, Cassady Russell, Kaylee Sheppard, Austin Smith, Sam Solomon, Colton Story, Kristina Thatcher, Tyler Thormann, Tristen Treece, Rylan Ward, Elizabeth Warford, Zane Widener, Jancey Wilson, Jayleigh Wooten, Asha Young 5th grade: Emmaleigh Bigelow, Wendy Blantz, Ashlyn Brewer, Natalie Brock, Dane Campbell, Keegan Campbell, Braeton Collins, Levi Collins, Emma Cooley, Karleigh Duncan, Brody Em-
6th grade: Gerald Arnold, Charlie Bonds, Alexa Booher, Spirit Booher, Emily Brewer, Emily Crook, Cody Davis, Cyera Durham, Randi Erby, Alyssa Gee, Bailey Gottsponer, Nyza Green, Jonathon Greenwood, Abbigail Hagans, Grace Huereca, Jacob Hutto, Kylie Jackson, Gracie Lee, Erica Linn, Karina Nava, Alexis Ragland, Kami Reeves, Faith Risola, Haley Rolen, Sarah Scroggins, Tori Sheppard, Shayde Smith, Haley Sorg, Nathaniel Warrick, Megan Wells, Dageus Wilson, Austin Winchester, James Witt, Devon Wooten.
Tuesday, Nov. 17 Breakfast: Mini pancakes, fruit cocktail. Lunch: Lasagna, salad, fruit cocktail, garlic toast, chocolate chip muffin (high school – cucumber salad). Wednesday, Nov. 18 Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, toast, jelly, orange smiles. Lunch: Chicken sandwich, tater tots, orange smiles (high school – baked beans). Thursday, Nov. 19 Breakfast: Fruit Cheerio Bar, cheese stick, strawberries. Lunch: Roast turkey, dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, peaches, cranberry sauce, rolls, pumpkin pie. Friday, Nov. 20 Breakfast: Biscuit, chocolate gravy, tropical fruit, raisels. Lunch: Catfish, baked beans, confetti salad, honey corn muffins, tropical fruit, lime sherbet (high school – spinach).
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Police Report 2 charged with having drug paraphernalia
On Nov. 3, 2015, Van Buren County sheriff's deputies made two arrests in Scotland. Jason Ward and Julie Morris, 37, both of Scotland, were arrested after after a deputy came across a vehicle parked on Flora Road in Scotland. When Fast and furious - Heavy rainfall fell Thursday night and Friday the officer went to morning in Clinton. Close to 4 inches of much-needed rain fell, check on the vehicle, he came into ending the need for a countywide burn ban. contact with Ward and Morris in the vehicle. Marriages Ty Slayton, 23, of Clinton and Ashley The deputy reShirley and Jessica Kley, 29, of Clinton ported seeing Ward Corey Lambeth, Williams, 20, of Rily Rodgers, 50, throw something 21, of Clinton and Shirley of Clinton and out the window and KayLea Gonzales, Ruben Howard, Jacqueline Gayelit, a further investiga21 of Clinton 29, of Clinton and 46, of Clinton tion turned up drug Jess Burris, 21, of Andrea Burchfield, paraphernalia and Divorces Bee Branch and 24, of Clinton illegal drugs in the Laken Richie, 20, of Eric Collins, 39, Julie B. Kidd vs. vehicle, according Bee Branch to a news release of Dennard and Roger Kidd Edgar Recer, 43, April Faddis, 29, of Todd E. Gilbert vs. from the sheriff's of Dennard and Clinton office. Cheryl Gilbert Rachael Hoyt, 27, The sheriff's office Thomas Ramey, Laura Ann Dagner of Leslie was assisted by the 55, of Clinton and vs. Victor L. Dagner Larry Jacks, 32, Janet Loften, 57, of 20th Judicial District Kevin Wayne Foster of Higden and El Paso Drug Crime Task vs. Belinda June Stephanie Watts, Force. Ward was Michael Floyd, 34, Foster 33, of Higden charged with felony of Bee Branch and Anthony Crutchfield possession of drug Chad Elliott, 39, of Lisa Isbell, 32, of vs. Judy Crutchfield paraphernalia, the Clinton and Jessica Bee Branch report states, and Liles, 30, of Bee Denver Kley, 29, of Morris was charged Branch with misdemeanor and felony possession of drug paraphernalia, and misdemeanor and felony possession of controlled substance (marijuana and methamphetamine). Both Ward and Morris were later released on bond.
Dinner to raise funds to help kids The Women's Ministry of Pine Grove Church is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for the Shop With a Cop program.
The dinner will be served from 4:306:30 p.m. Nov. 13, 2015, at the Shirley Senior Center, 489 Highway 9 East, Shirley. Cost is $5
per plate or all you can eat for $8. It includes spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert and a drink.
Theft citation Samuel Smith, 55, of Clinton was issued a theft of property citation after being stopped outside Walmart
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Ward
with $58.59 worth of unpaid merchandise, according to a report from the Clinton Police Department.
ment, "The truck drove into my travel lane striking the driver's side, causing my vehicle to spin out of control, then stop facing back north."
18-wheeler hits car during lane change The Clinton Police Department reported an accident about 10:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at U.S. Highway 65 and 65B. The report said a tractor-trailer rig owned by Triple Transport out of Judsonia and driven by Jimmy Lee Wyatt of Vendor, Arkansas, was changing lanes as it headed south and pulled into a 2015 Chevrolet Impala driven by Ronald F. Lewis of Vilonia. Wyatt, 54, told police in his statement that he was pulling into the right lane with his turn signal on, and "felt a thump. I thought I got on the curb. But I knew I was not close to the curb. I looked back over to my left mirror and saw the car behind me crossways in the road."
Clinton Police Officer Jay Murdock said in his report that he had informed Wyatt that he would be found at fault for improper lane change. There were no injuries reporte in the wreck. Vehicles crash Highway 65
on
A Missouri woman told Clinton Police she was pulling out of the parking lot at Advance Auto Parts and did not see a vehicle that then struck her car. Patricia Woelk, 65, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, was turning north on U.S. Highway 65 when her 2005 Nissan pickup was hit by a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer driven by Pamela J. Russell, 35, according to the police report.
Officer Jay Murdock told Woelk she would be found Lewis, 65, who at fault for failing to works for the Beebe yield to oncoming Police Department, traffic, according to said in his state- the report.
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Skeeter tells all... So, I told you before that I would share the story of this gentle canine giant called Chuck. We don't actually know how his story began, and as you know, most dogs can't speak human, and Chuck is no exception. There is evidence that it was not always a happy story, but we know it has a happily-ever-after ending. And I do like a happy ending. Early in 2011, this big tawny-colored dog somehow found himself in an outside cage at the Van Buren County Animal Control facility. Anita was a regular visitor there at that time, and she wandered upon this chap one day, stuck her hand through the kennel fence and was immediately rewarded with this big fella's big head lying against the palm of her hand. She was smitten. She already had several dogs (though that dreadful dachshund had not yet arrived), so she kept her fingers crossed that this guy would get sprung soon by a deserving human. She kept visiting week after week to see if the big boy was adopted yet, and she kept in constant contact with the director and a volunteer to find out what was going on with him. In short, the answer was nothing, some interest but no tak-
the cause of Chuck's problem is bullet fragments. The poor guy had been shot, not once but twice, in earlier years. Terry fluctuates between anger at who could do such a thing, and heartbreak that it was done to her Chuck, the most people-loving dog you could ever hope to meet. She no longer wonders why thunder unnerves big Chuck.
Chuck O'Connor ers. So after several weeks, worried that his days were numbered, she took him home with her. Anita already had a dog much like this newcomer in size and temperament, and she correctly figured that Theo (yes, he was named after the chipmunk) would not be happy with this addition. But this was Plan B anyway, and she knew all she had to do was introduce this new big guy to the right people to set Plan A in motion. Enter Terry and Gene, who had recently lost their beloved lab, Sara, and thought they were not yet ready for another dog. Much to my dismay, one day Anita entered the office with what first appeared to be a small horse, and just as planned, Terry took the horse-dog home with her. Terry reports that the dog named himself as she and Gene were tossing around possibilities. His ears perked up and he looked directly at them when they
Find of the week
called him "Chuck." (I personally think they should have given "Goliath" a try.) So Chuck it was, and the adjustment to his new family was quick and smooth, even though he had been at his new home less than a month when he caused Terry to break her ankle. He was very contrite and he does not jump on her anymore. She forgave him immediately. The sound of a tail thumping against furniture, such heavy breathing that you think there is an obscene phone caller around, and the loud slurping of water only mean that Chuck has brought his Gene to the office for a visit. (Hmm, does that sound like it's Gene making all that noise?) Recently this guy Chuck, who we since learned was called "Gentleman Jim" during his shelter days because of his polite behavior, had to visit Dr. Mays because of a painful limp. After a day of worry, Terry and Gene found out that
Fortunately, Dr. Mays was able to help relieve Chuck's pain with anti-inflammatory medication this time. Hopefully, Chuck, who the doc says is about 7, won't have another flare-up for a long time. As for Chuck and Gene, they are back in the swing of things, making occasional trips to town, roaming around their land, tending to the horses. They are never apart for very long. It's a good life now for Chuck, the gentle giant who went through who knows what before he found his family. In fact, I think if this were a movie, it would end with Gene and Terry riding Chuck off into the sunset. Until next time, love Skeeter. Oh, and adopt yourself a shelter pet; you'll find your own happily ever after.
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Trouble with a capital T
Lady bugs are Crickets like to harmless but you move inside when it still don't want them gets colder outside. in your house.
Insecticides don't have to be top choice when
bugs invade Most people are annoyed when lady beetles, boxelder bugs, crickets, various stinkbugs, or spiders invade their homes this time of year in an attempt to escape the cooler weather outside. The first thing most people think of when trying to prevent a pest problem is, “Which insecticide do I spray?” There are other things that should be done, however, to help prevent the pest problem that may even eliminate the need for an insecticide application. Insect-proofing your home is the best way to prevent unwanted pest invaders at this time of year. Some pest-proofing guidelines to follow to stop these invaders include: Outdoors, try to eliminate entryways used by pests: 1. Inspect and repair all caulking around windows, doors, attic vents, and utility openings. Expanding foam products can be helpful. 2. Inspect and repair weather stripping around doors and windows. 3. Repair all window, door, and vent screens. 4. Repair loose siding or foundation cracks that may act as an entry point.
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5. Copper gauze may be used for holes that are too large for caulking or may require air movement through the opening (weep holes of brick veneer). Steel wool is not recommended if conditions for rust exist.
This little kitty's name is Trouble. The 12-week-old bobtailed cat belongs to Tressa and Zeke Keeling of Botkinburg. Send your cute pet photos to 6. The use of residual insecticides voiceeditor@artelco.com.
labeled for p e r i m e t e r application can also provide a barrier to prevent pest entry. Indoors, try to eliminate areas that can harbor insects or serve as food or moisture sources:
1. Seal indoor cracks and crevices to e l i m i n a t e harborage sites. • This will reduce the need for repeated pesticide applications to these areas. • It also forces hiding insects to relocate and increases their likelihood of exposure to other management strategies. 2. Eliminate
any plumbing leaks or other sources of moisture that provide an essential resource to the invaders.
3. Make sure food is stored properly and garbage cans have tight-fitting lids. If the above-listed maintenance and sanitation guidelines are carried out, pests will be discouraged or prevented from invading in the first place. Finally, insect-proofing – or preventing nuisance pests from gaining entry in the first place – is the best control strategy against insects trying to invade your home to escape the cooling weather. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an equal opportunity/ equal access/affirmative action institution. For more information, you can contact the Van Buren County Extension office at (501) 745-7117.
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Business news
Grand opening - Helping celebrate the grand opening of the Turner Land Surveying office Tuesday were Clinton Mayor Richard McCormac, Ethan Turner, Brian Turner, Jason Hayes, Gwen Turner, Carrie Ward, Don Richardson and April Collins. Owner Brian Turner has 30 years of experience in surveying. The office is at 119 Elm St., Clinton, phone number (501) 499-3812.
Getting close - Construction of the new Van Buren County Work continues - The Tractor Supply Store, under construction Library on Factor Road in Clinton is moving along nicely. The at the corner of U.S. Highway 65 and 65B in Clinton, is slated to facility is scheduled to be open early in 2016. open in February 2016.
Business briefs New agent
announced that an industrial shredder will be on site at the Hippe Recycle Center on the first and second weeks of each month for public use. The shredder will be available during regular business hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and until noon on Saturdays starting in December. An industrial shredder will be on site for public use during normal business hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Depending on demand, this schedule may change in the future.
Tice Realty in Fairfield Bay has added an agent to its staff. Sharon “Cookie” Cook, who moved to Fairfield Bay from Conway in 2013, has a bachelor's degree from UALR and spent several years in the banking business. She is a former memStore closing - Jones Pharmacy on Highway 65 in Clinton has ber of the Faulkner County Board of closed its doors and is for sale. Realtors and a new member of the Van Buren County Board of Realtors, the Arkansas Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. NAPA now Recycle The "NAPA Know The Recycle Board How" can now be in Fairfield Bay has found at Advance
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Auto, the new NAPA dealer in Clinton. The National Automotive Parts Association was created more than 85 years ago to meet America’s growing need for an effective auto parts distribution system, according to its website. Relocation The Ozark Health Foundation is settling in to its news digs on the main campus of Ozark Health Medical Center. CEO David Deaton said the move from the Global Foods building (formerly Volex) to t he recently completed office building began on Oct. 27. Deaton said an open house will be scheduled in the next few weeks.
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Easy Recipes
are there any other kind?
from Anita's Kitchen
French Toast Casserole • 4 ounces day-old French or Italian bread, cut into cubes (about 4 cups) • 1/3 cup golden raisins
Get your money’s worth out of holiday ham
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pie • 9" frozen pie crust, thawed • 1½ sticks softened
unsalted
butter,
• 3 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 Tb pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 Tb granulated sugar
• ¾ cup rolled oats (not quickcooking)
• 1 tsp cinnamon • Additional maple syrup, optional Directions
• 6 ounces coarsely chopped dark chocolate
Spray 11x7 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Place bread cubes in single layer in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle raisins and cream cheese cubes evenly over the bread cubes. Beat eggs at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended. Add milk, syrup and vanilla extract; beat until well blended. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, about 40-45 minutes or until puffed, golden brown and knife comes out clean. Serve with additional maple syrup if desired.
Easy Hash Brown Brunch (Serves 4) • 1 package (2 pounds) frozen diced hash brown potatoes, unthawed • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup, undiluted • 1 cup diced ham • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme • 3 cups packed grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 12 ounces) • 1 cup sour cream • 1 cup finely chopped onion • 1 can (6 ounces) French fried onions, crumbled Directions Heat oven to 350 F. In lightly greased 13-by-9-by-2-inch glass casserole dish, add hash browns. Add and mix together soup, ham, thyme, cheese, sour cream and onion. Bake until top is slightly golden, about 1 hour. Sprinkle top with French fried onions and bake additional 10 minutes.
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Family Features Follow these steps to help make the most of your holiday ham – a traditional seasonal centerpiece that can take you further than you might think! Simplify servings: If you’re hosting a crowd for the holidays, use the guidelines below to make sure you’ll have enough ham to go around. Rule of thumb: Plan on each person eating about 1/3 to 1/2 of a pound of ham. However, if you’re planning on enjoying leftovers, you may want to consider purchasing a slightly larger ham. •
4 people – 1.8 pounds
•
8 people – 3.6 pounds
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12 people – 5.4 pounds
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16 people – 7.2 pounds
Directions Heat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Then beat in the eggs, vanilla and salt. Fold in the flour until the batter is just smooth and the flour is no longer visible. Do not overwork the batter. Fold in the oats and chocolate chips. Spread the batter into the thawed pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle sea salt on top. Place the pie on a baking sheet, bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until top is golden brown and knife comes out clean. Allow the pie to cool for 10 minutes to set. Serve warm.
Try serving your ham family or buffet-style, allowing guests to pick and choose their own slices. This helps reduce wasting food.
Hashbrown Casserole
Save on time: Save yourself some time by purchasing a ready-made ham. Some companies, such as HoneyBaked Ham, will do the hard work for you and even deliver your ham from their online catalog. Be on the lookout for specials and coupons in the weeks leading up to the holidays.
• 1 pound defrosted hash browns
If invited as a guest, offering to bring a ready-made ham is a small way to make a big impression. Save on seasonings: Toss a few slices of ham into your greens, beans or rice for deliciously flavorful sides you can enjoy at your main holiday event and throughout the following days.
• 1/2 pound breakfast sausage • 1/2 cup sour cream • 1 cup grated cheese • 2/3 cup finely chopped scallions • Preheat oven to 375 Directions Saute sausage, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon or spatula, until almost cooked through. Turn off heat and mix with the rest of the ingredients. Spoon into an 8x8 baking pan. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour.
Serve all day long: Who says you have to wait until the big feast to taste your delicious ham? Consider a holiday ham breakfast to keep everyone satisfied ’til dinner. Save for the future: Don’t ditch the bone. Pop it in the fridge and pull it out later to make your own ham stock, to use as the base for a recipe or sauce, from scratch Find more ways to get the most out of your holiday dinner centerpiece at honeybakedham.com. Trivia answer: Mayflower
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All About Damascus
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Weekly Crossword By EuGene Smith
Here at The Voice of Van Buren County, we love puzzles and games, contests and prizes. And we want you to play along with us. Solve our Word Find puzzle and enter for a chance to win a prize. Puzzle entry may not be a photocopy, originals from newspaper only. Let us know “Where In the County Is This?” and you become eligible for our drawing for a oneyear subscription to The Voice. There will be one winner for each contest every month. To enter, mail your puzzles to The Voice / P.O. Box 1396 / Clinton, AR 72031 or drop them by our downtown office, 260 Griggs St., Clinton. You can also call us at 745-8040 to tell us where the week’s picture was taken. This month’s drawings will be held Nov. 27, 2015. Entries accepted through Nov. 25.
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TRIVIA: Can you identify this Arkansas town? Pilgrims came to America in it
Our Van Buren County Family Album
(Solution on Page 11 – no peeking!) Shay Belonie
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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 2221O Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450
Culpepper Community Church
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737 Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch
Photo by EuGene Smith
Congratulations! Many of you called and correctly identified last week's photo as Culpepper Community Church. Can you identify the Church pictured this week? Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes
Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus
Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630
Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013
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
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
Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737
Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373
Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245
Faith Baptist Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane Dennard,AR
Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370
Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109
Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264
Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375
Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264
First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285
Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton
First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113
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 654-2354 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4043 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 Church of Christ No. 6 Highway 124 W, Damascus 745-4446
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 Highway 9 and County Line Road, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 4940 Highway 9 W Clinton 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Baptist 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 Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781 Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299
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 592-3311 Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard
MainLine Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005
Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 745-4859
Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181
Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387
Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 654-2402 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
Shirley First Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The New Tabernacle 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 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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Fishing Report low water, remember to use small fluorocarbon tippet to increase your catch numbers. Always check before heading to the Little Red River by calling the Greers Ferry Lake Powerhouse recording or check the Corps of Engineers website for real time water release and the Southwest Power Administration generation schedule.
Photo courtesy of Lowell Myer at Sore Lip'em All Guide Service on the Little Red River Trout spawn during winter in Arkansas, and right now is a great time to fish for them. But be careful when wading. Their nests (called redds) are very fragile, and can be destroyed by an errant footstep. While brown trout are the only species that successfully reproduces in Arkansas tailwaters, many stocked rainbows will still go through the spawning ritual. This makes egg patterns a top producer during November through December.
C E N T R A L ARKANSAS Lake Conway (Updated 11-42015) Daniel Zajac at Gold Creek Landing (501-607-0590) said crappie have been biting fairly well early in the
morning and late in the afternoon. They are biting fairly well at midday with spells of the shutmouth syndrome. Jigs in speckled chartreuse, white/chartreuse and pearl white are doing well, as are minnows in 1 to 4 feet of water.
Little Red River (Greers Ferry Tailwater) (Updated 11-42015) Lowell Myers of Sore Lip ‘em All Guide Service said the Little Red continues to receive small amounts of generation during weekdays with no generation over the weekends. Streamers, midges, egg and soft hackle patterns are working well for fly-fishers. For Trout Magnet fishing, try candy cotton and sunrise-colored bodies on gold and chartreuse jig heads. With
(Updated 11-4-2015) Greg Seaton with Little Red Fly Fishing Trips (501-690-9166) said the river remains low and clear. Some brown movement is being seen, but no fish are on the shallow shoals. My clients caught 4 browns yesterday in pools where they hold before moving to the shoals. The largest was 18 inches. Rainbows are on some of the shoals trying to spawn. With no generation on the weekend and very little during the week, the river is extremely low and clear, so small flies and light tippet are the key to catching fish. The fish are taking size 18 and 20 emergers. (Updated 11-4-2015) James Dillard at Tailwater Fishing Company (501-207-1770) said fishing has been excellent. We have had low flows and that is to be expected moving forward. The brown trout bite is slowly getting ramped up and it won't be too long until it's on fire. The hot flies have been sow bugs, midges, and egg patterns.
Greers Ferry As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 457.95 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 462.04 msl).
Harris Brake Lake (Updated 2015) Harris
11-4Brake
Lakeside Resort (501889-2745) said the water is beginning to cool and the water clarity is at 2 feet of visibility. Redear sunfish are biting well on crickets fished near the bottom. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs in off-white or shad colors around structure. White bass are biting very well on silver and gold lures. Largemouth bass are slow, with only a handful being caught. Catfishing is good on worms.
from Oct. 31 through the end of duck season.
NORTH ARneers reports the lake’s KANSAS Bull Shoals As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 658.20 feet msl (normal conservation pool – 659 msl).
White River (Bull Shoals Tailwater)
(Updated 11-42015) Jolly Roger’s Marina said the water is 3.2 feet below the spillway. The surface water temperature is 65 degrees. Black bass are biting well on wacky-rigged worms, spinner baits, buzzbaits and jerkbaits in 10 feet of water or less. Spotted bass are excellent on crankbaits and jigs in 10 to 15 feet of water. White bass are excellent just west of Jolly Rogers Marina and east trolling with deep-diving Bandits and Bombers about 15 feet deep. They also are being caught on CC spoons, white jigs and Rooster Tails when schooling. Crappie are biting well in 15 to 25 feet of water around brush. On minnows and jigs. Bream are excellent on crickets and live worms in 15 to 20 feet of water around brush. Catfish are biting well in 10 to 15 feet of water on stink bait, small bream and chicken livers.
(Updated 11-42015) Berry Brothers Guide Service (870453-2424) said on the White, we had high levels of generation over the weekend and much lower water generation early this week with some wadable water. The catch-and-release section below Bull Shoals Dam will close Nov. 1, 2015-Jan. 31, 2016, to accommodate the brown trout spawn. The state park will be seasonal catch-andrelease for the same period. All brown trout must be immediately released. In addition, night fishing is prohibited in this area during this period. Fishing has improved with the lower water. The hot flies were olive woolly buggers (size 8-10), Y2Ks (size 12-14), prince nymphs (size 14), zebra midges (black with silver wire and silver bead or red with silver wire and silver bead, size 16-18), pheasant tails (size 14), ruby midges (size 18), root beer midges (size 18), pink and cerise San Juan worms (size 10), and sowbugs (size 16). Double-fly nymph rigs have been very effective (my current favorite is a hot fluorescent pink or cerise San Juan worm with a black midge suspended below it).
Peckerwood Lake
Lake Norfork
Brewer Lake (Updated 11-42015) Jan Johnson at Brewer Lake Bait Shop (501-354-4108) is closed for hunting season.
Lake Maumelle
(Updated 11-4-2015) Herman's Landing (870241-3731) is closed
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engi-
elevation at 553.68 feet msl (normal conservation pool: September-April – 553.75 msl, April-September – 556.75 msl). (Updated 11-42015) Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters said winter angling on Norfork Lake can be one of the most productive periods of striper fishing. From mid-December through February the stripers will stick close to the old river channels near the shad schools. The old river channels are the outlines of the Norfork Fork River and major creeks such as Big Creek and Bennett's Bayou before they were flooded and covered by the lake. Once the lake water gets colder, the shad will move into deeper water to find their comfort zone. Sometimes that is depths of 40 feet, other times I have seen shad hover at 80 feet. The stripers will stay with the shad schools the whole winter period. The two most productive methods to catch stripers are live bait and spoons. Small jigging spoons, either ½ or ¾ ounce, are the artificial bait of choice, although some specific swim baits can be productive also. Shiner minnows and threadfin shad are the preferred live bait. Shiners approved for use by Arkansas Game and Fish in Norfork Lake are available at most better Norfork Lake bait and tackle shops. Shad are not sold commercially. Shad used as bait in Norfork Lake must be caught in Norfork Lake by net.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS CIVIL DIVISION
CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. CV15-63
CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. CV-15-65
CLIFFSIDE LODGE II COUNCIL OF CO-OWNERS, INC PLAINTIFF
THE FAIRWAYS TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, INC PLAINTIFF
V.
V.
DEE ANNE MCDONALD; W. LOUIS MCDONALD; ET AL DEFENDANTS
MARJORIE MCBRIDE; LAURIE M. BERKAN; et al DEFENDANTS
CAROLE D. MAUGH; GARY MAUGH; ET AL DEFENDANTS
WARNING ORDER
WARNING ORDER
WARNING ORDER
TO: DEE ANNE MCDONALD; W. LOUIS MCDONALD; MICHAEL PARSONS; POY DEVELOPERS, LLC; PREMIER MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC; WILLIAM M. HODGES; NANCY ANN RODICH; W.J. SPENCE; RUTH SPENCE; FLOYD STRODE; TIME AFTER TIME TRAVEL, LLC; TIMESHARE TRADE INS, LLC; TRAVELING WISHES NETWORK, LLC; CALRTON T. WEST; DANA SUE WEST; FRANCIS WILLIAMS
TO: W. LOUIS MCDONALD; DANNY WAYNE MEANS; BARBARA OWENS; QUIXOTE STRATEGIES, LLC; HERMAN D. ROARK; LUCY T. ROARK; HEERONIA K. ROBERY; NOEL ROLON-MARQUEZ; SCOTT A. ROSIERE; JOHN R. SAATHOFF; BERNICE E. SAATHOFF; JUSTIN CRAIG SCHOEL; RUDOLPH S. SHINTAY; RUTH SHINTAY; MANUEL J. SOLIS, TRUSTEE OF THE MANUEL J. SOLIS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 8/27/1999; MILDRED H. SOLIS, TRUSTEE OF THE MILDRED H. SOLIS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 8/27/1999; WRW VACATION PROPERTIES, LLC; WOODROW R. WILSON, JR.; HELEN E. SWANSON; ANN WORNICK; THE THROWN APPLE, LLC; THE VACATION STORE, LLC; TIMESHARE TRADE INS, LLC; LUCY I. TREMER; KAREN JEAN WILSON, JAMES FRANK WILSON; BRIAN ROBERT WILSON; KRISTINA PAIGE SCHLAPPI; JOLENE R. WINTERS
TO: CAROLE D. MAUGH; GARY MAUGH; W. LOUIS MCDONALD; THE MIDDLE SEAT, LLC; WAYNE MOXLEY; JUANITA MOXLEY; NHP GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC; STEVEN LOREN PALMER; MARY HEATHER PALMER; GERALD L. PERRY; ALLISON U. PERRY; JOPN PFEILER; VIOLET C. PFEILER; POY DEVELOPERS, LLC; SHELTON SMITH; EVONA SMITH; FLOYD STRODE; EVA A. SUMMERS; TIMESHARE TRADE INS, LLC; TRAVELING WISHES NETWORK, LLC; VACATIONS UNLIMITED, LLC; JOHN P. WARDLOW; KERAL A. ALLEN; VACATION WISHES, LLC
You are hereby notified that a lawsuit has been filed in the Circuit Court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, which may affect your rights. Specifically, Cliffside Lodge II Council of Co-Owners, Inc., Plaintiff, by and through its attorney, Angela M. Ellis of Hayes, Alford, Johnson & Conley, PLLC, 2603 W. Pleasant Grove, Suite 102, Rogers, Arkansas, 72758, has filed a Complaint for Foreclosure against you relating to rights you may have to certain timeshare property located in the Cliffside Lodge II Association in Fairfield Bay, Van Buren County, Arkansas, a copy of which Complaint and Summons shall be delivered to you or to your attorney upon request. You are hereby warned that you must appear and defend by filing your answer or other responsive pleading within thirty (30) days of the date of the first publication of this Warning Order; and in the event of your failure to do so, a Judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint as circumscribed by the laws of this State. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Clerk of the Court of this 20th day of October, 2015. Ester Bass Van Buren County Circuit Clerk By: s/s Lori Jones Deputy Clerk
Bee Branch Wheel Chair accessible.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. CV15-61
RESEARCH
Reflect A Moment He said, "I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgement."
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For Sale FOR SALE BY OWNER 3BR brick home, large 2 car garage with door openers, large workshop, 11 acres on Highway 16 W. 745-4746
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3BR/2BA 1600+sqft house, one block south of Shirley School on Hwy 9 on 1.25 acre lot. 501-204-9261
2BR Apartment near Senior Center and School. CH/A, Ceiling Fan, All Appliances, W/D Connections. No Pets. $550/month + $550 deposit. Call (501)253-1881
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2BR/1BA house with Central heat/air. No pets • No smoking $500/mon + Deposit
Nice 1000 sqft two bedroom Duplexes with appliances. No Pets. No Smoking
DONATIONS NEEDED Clothes, shoes & furniture in usable condition. Will pick up bulky items. Store Hours are: 8:30am to 4:30pm Seven Days a Week
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One bedroom apartment in Clinton partially furnished. ******* Rent $300/month plus $300 deposit and one year lease. Call: 745-1593
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CLIFFSIDE LODGE III CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. PLAINTIFF V. EDWARD H. PALMQUIST; BERNADETTE PALMQUIST; et al DEFENDANTS
You are hereby notified that a lawsuit has been filed in the Circuit Court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, which may affect your rights. Specifically, The Fairways Townhouse Association, Inc., Plaintiff, by and through its attorney, Angela M. Ellis of Hayes, Alford, Johnson & Conley, PLLC, 2603 W. Pleasant Grove, Suite 102, Rogers, Arkansas, 72758, has filed a Complaint for Foreclosure against you relating to rights you may have to certain timeshare property located in the Fairways Townhouse Association in Fairfield Bay, Van Buren County, Arkansas, a copy of which Complaint and Summons shall be delivered to you or to your attorney upon request. You are hereby warned that you must appear and defend by filing your answer or other responsive pleading within thirty (30) days of the date of the first publication of this Warning Order; and in the event of your failure to do so, a Judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint as circumscribed by the laws of this State. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Clerk of the Court of this 20th day of October, 2015. Ester Bass Van Buren County Circuit Clerk By: /s/ Lori Jones Deputy Clerk
WARNING ORDER TO: EDWARD H. PALMQUIST; BERNADETTE PALMQUIST; VAN DRIVERS CONSULTING, LLC; CINDY YOST You are hereby notified that a lawsuit has been filed in the Circuit Court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, which may affect your rights. Specifically, Cliffside Lodge III Condominium Association, Inc., Plaintiff, by and through its attorney, Angela M. Ellis of Hayes, Alford, Johnson & Conley, PLLC, 2603 W. Pleasant Grove, Suite 102, Rogers, Arkansas, 72758, has filed a Complaint for Foreclosure against you relating to rights you may have to certain timeshare property located in the Cliffside Lodge III Condominium Association in Fairfield Bay, Van Buren County, Arkansas, a copy of which Complaint and Summons shall be delivered to you or to your attorney upon request. You are hereby warned that you must appear and defend by filing your answer or other responsive pleading within thirty (30) days of the date of the first publication of this Warning Order; and in the event of your failure to do so, a Judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint as circumscribed by the laws of this State. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Clerk of the Court of this 20th day of October, 2015. Ester Bass Van Buren County Circuit Clerk By: s/s Lori Jones Deputy Clerk
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY ARKANSAS CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. CV-15-62 THE MOUNTAIN MEADOWS ASSOCIATION, INC PLAINTIFF V. ELIZABETH MCZEAL; NHP GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC; et al DEFENDANTS WARNING ORDER TO: ELIZABETH MCZEAL NHP GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC; DOMINIC PRIDE; TONYA PRIDE; THE GOLDEN GRILL, LLC; TIMESHARE TRADE INS, LLC You are hereby notified that a lawsuit has been filed in the Circuit Court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, which may affect your rights. Specifically, The Mountain Meadows Association, Inc., Plaintiff, by and through its attorney, Angela M. Ellis of Hayes, Alford, Johnson & Conley, PLLC, 2603 W. Pleasant Grove, Suite 102, Rogers, Arkansas, 72758, has filed a Complaint for Foreclosure against you relating to rights you may have to certain timeshare property located in the Mountain Meadows Association in Fairfield Bay, Van Buren County, Arkansas, a copy of which Complaint and Summons shall be delivered to you or to your attorney upon request. You are hereby warned that you must appear and defend by filing your answer or other responsive pleading within thirty (30) days of the date of the first publication of this Warning Order; and in the event of your failure to do so, a Judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint as circumscribed by the laws of this State. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Clerk of the Court of this 20th day of October, 2015. Ester Bass Van Buren County Circuit Clerk By: /s/ Lori Jones Deputy Clerk
MOUNTAIN RIDGE CONDOMINIUM COUNCIL OF OWNERS, INC. PLAINTIFF V.
CASE NO. CV-15-67
You are hereby notified that a lawsuit has been filed in the Circuit Court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, which may affect your rights. Specifically, Mountain Ridge Condominium Counsel of Owners, Inc., Plaintiff, by and through its attorney, Angela M. Ellis of Hayes, Alford, Johnson & Conley, PLLC, 2603 W. Pleasant Grove, Suite 102, Rogers, Arkansas, 72758, has filed a Complaint for Foreclosure against you relating to rights you may have to certain timeshare property located in the Mountain Ridge Condominium Association in Fairfield Bay, Van Buren County, Arkansas, a copy of which Complaint and Summons shall be delivered to you or to your attorney upon request. You are hereby warned that you must appear and defend by filing your answer or other responsive pleading within thirty (30) days of the date of the first publication of this Warning Order; and in the event of your failure to do so, a Judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint as circumscribed by the laws of this State. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Clerk of the Court of this 20th day of October 2015. Ester Bass Van Buren County Circuit Clerk By: _/s/ Lori Jones Deputy Clerk
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VAN BUREN COUNTY, ARKANSAS CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. CV-15-66 HAMILTON COVE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC PLAINTIFF V. WALTER F. ANGELL; BETTY V. ANGELL; et al DEFENDANTS WARNING ORDER TO: WALTER F. ANGELL; BETTY V. ANGELL; JOHN R. MCCLELLAND; PATRICIA J. MCCLELLAND; OMNI HOLDINGS, LLC; PREMIER MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC; QUIXOTE STRATEGIES, LLC; JASON ROBINSON; ROLAND J. DELAY; DELORES M. DELAY; SUSAN SLEEPER; KAY L. STANDRIDGE; THE THROWN APPLE, LLC; TIMESHARE TRADE INS, LLC You are hereby notified that a lawsuit has been filed in the Circuit Court of Van Buren County, Arkansas, which may affect your rights. Specifically, Hamilton Cover Property Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, by and through its attorney, Angela M. Ellis of Hayes, Alford, Johnson & Conley, PLLC, 2603 W. Pleasant Grove, Suite 102, Rogers, Arkansas, 72758, has filed a Complaint for Foreclosure against you relating to rights you may have to certain timeshare property located in the Hamilton Cove Property Owners Association in Fairfield Bay, Van Buren County, Arkansas, a copy of which Complaint and Summons shall be delivered to you or to your attorney upon request. You are hereby warned that you must appear and defend by filing your answer or other responsive pleading within thirty (30) days of the date of the first publication of this Warning Order; and in the event of your failure to do so, a Judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint as circumscribed by the laws of this State. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Clerk of the Court of this 20th day of October, 2015. Ester Bass Van Buren County Circuit Clerk By: /s/ Lori Jones_ Deputy Clerk
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November 10, 2015
Shirley boys win, girls post loss 64 to 36 victory. For the secThe Shirley senior boys de- ond game in a row Jed Privitt feated Conway-St. Joseph in led all scorers with 20 points. the Bulldogs’ season opener Sophomore forward Mike Fuller Nov. 3. The Blue Devils led by turned in a strong performance 10 at the half and coasted to a for the Devils contributing 17
points in the winning effort.
Sophomore Mike Fuller
Junior Mariana Larson
By Brian Crotts
Junior Jed Privitt
late in the contest. Junior guard The Lady Bulldogs defeated Mariana Larson led Shirley with the Shirley senior girls 43 to 34. 16 points and senior guard The game was close through- Tessa Berry contributed 9 in out but the Lady Devils failed the losing effort. to convert on some key shots Photos by Tim Widener
Senior Tessa Berry
Lady Yellow Jacket preview Knoerr; and Tori Bradford.
Roster
New Coach
## Name Yr Position 2
Daly Dufrene
10
Tori Johnson Sr Guard
12
Taylor Huggins Jr
14
Allie Hensley Jr Forward
20
Brooklyn Smith Sr
Forward
21
Jaycie Housley Jr
Guard
22
Kaitlin Kirkendoll Soph
Forward
23
Kylie Blanton Jr Guard
25
Anna Knoerr
30
Haley Hink Sr Guard/Forward
33
Alyssa McKnight Jr
Guard/Forward
40
Tori Bradford
Soph
Forward
44
Brittany Shannon Soph
Forward
Jr Guard
Soph
Guard
Forward
Head Coach: Jeremy Carson (UCA ’02), first year at Clinton, 52-72 5 years at Conway Christian Assistant Coach: Stephanie Davie (UCA ’12) Manager: Julianna Parish Hensley garnered all-conferThe Lady Jackets return ence and all-state honors. four starters (Tori Johnson, Also returning from last year’s Haley Hink, Allie Hensley, Daly team are Taylor Huggins and Dufrene) from last year’s 15-13 Alyssa McKnight. team. The Lady Jackets finished New Additions 3rd in the 4-4A Conference beThere will be several new fachind state runner-up Ozark and Pottsville. Clinton advanced es on the Lady Jacket squad, into the regionals, but lost to cluding senior Brooklyn Smith, Huntsville to end the season a transfer from South Side-Bee and hopes of making the state Branch; Kylie Blanton; Kaitlin tournament. Johnson earned Kirkendoll; Jaycie Housley; Shannon; Anna all-conference last year, while Brittany Returners
That being said, Carson still expects his team to compete every night. “It’s a privilege to play good opponents. We have excellent senior leadership and team chemistry, and some very talented players. They embrace challenges and look forward to being their very best when it matters.”
Jeremy Carson takes over the program after spending the previous five seasons at Conway Christian. Carson’s teams steadily improved from a 1-22 campaign in 2012 to a Conference Championship and State Tournament appearance Carson expects all of his in 2015 (21-6). Carson’s junior players to contribute in meanhigh teams won two conference titles, two district titles and one ingful ways. “Offensively, we district runner-up in 5 seasons. should have a good inside/outside game. Tori (Johnson) and “I can’t thank the people of Allie (Hensley) were the leading Clinton enough for welcoming scorers from last year, and I me and my family to the com- think they will pick up where munity. We are really excited to they left off. Kaitlin Kirkendoll get this season under way. The is a tremendous threat on the girls have worked extremely inside despite her size. She hard, and have embraced a is shifty and has a soft touch. new system. We like to get up Brooklyn Smith has shown her and down the floor and try to ability to shoot inside and out win every possession. I think during practice. our style will be fun to watch.” “I also think that Haley, Daly, Season Outlook Taylor, Alyssa, Tori (Bradford), Carson says he does not re- Brittany, Anna and Jaycie have ally know what to expect from improved their scoring abilithe conference. ty with the offseason and will “We know that Ozark (state present a constant threat to runners-up) lost a talented score.” senior class, but they are a The Lady Jackets open up basketball factory and sim- the 2015-16 campaign with ply reloaded for this season. 4 games in 5 days, starting Pottsville beat us pretty bad in with Magazine High School on team camp, and they returned Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Lady just about everyone from last Rebel Shootout at Johnson year’s team. Robinson will be County Westside High School athletic. Dover will be greatly in Coal Hill. Their home openimproved. And our region is er is against Greenbrier on extremely tough.” Tuesday, Nov. 17.