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Animal control says rabies a concern It is time to start cracking down on owners who are not vaccinating their animals, the Clinton City Council was told last week. Animal Control Officer Tim Pike said there have been three cases of rabies in nearby counties. Those infected animals all have been skunks, Pike said. He said skunks live about seven days when infected. He told the council he was about to begin writing citations for owners of animals that haven’t received rabies shots. Pike also issued a reminder that rabies shots must be administered by a licensed veterinarian. Medication bought at a feed store and given by the animals’ owners are not considered legal, he said. Also at the May 10 meeting, water department Manager Richard Hink and Oren Nobel of CWB Engineers gave an update on projects.
Heiser Jr.
Two projects are near completion. The no-discharge permit for the west water treatment plant is in the public comment stage and will be issued by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality when that stage ends. The permit costs the water department $6,500 per year. In the second project, at the Pole Yard pump station, the Arkansas Department of Health is reviewing the plan. As the Highway 65 projects continue, Clinton Police Chief John Willoughby noted that his department is working an increasing number of accidents because a lot of drivers are “getting confused” by all the barrels and cones. The roadwork is being done by a firm contracted by the state Highway Department and there appears to be no quick solution to the problem.
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Riley McDonald slides into home plate to win Clinton’s game against Elkins in the State Tournament on Thursday. (Photo by Lisa Warren)
South Side heads for state finals The Hornets of South Side-Bee Branch are heading for the Class 1A state baseball championship game, The Hornets have defeated three teams, Bradley High
School, 13-3 on May 10, Viola High 13-4 on May 11, and Taylor High, 2-1, on May 12. Next up is Woodlawn High School. The game is scheduled for 3 p.m. Fri-
day, May 18 in Baum. The Hornets are 29-7 for the season; Woodlawn, in Rison, is 28-6. The Clinton Yellow Jackets defeated Elkins High School in the State
Tournament May 10 in Smackover by a score of 5-4. But the Jackets season ended the next day with a 15-6 loss to Harding Academy.
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Crime Report Thieves strike while couple at church
While a Dennard couple was at church earlier this month, someone was breaking in to their home. When they returned, they discovered a broken window and four guns, $2,500 worth of coins and prescription Hydrocodone pills missing, according to an affidavit in the case. The stolen guns were a Remington .22 rifle, two Mossberg 16 gauge shotguns and an Eastfield 12 gauge. The couple said their adopted son had stolen from them before and offered that they had an outside security camera, according to the affidavit. Video footage showed their son, Kenny Wilson, and another male crawling on their stomachs up to the house and a window being broken, the report
states. Deputies located Wilson and Donald Heiser Jr. at McDonalds. Both admitted to taking part in the incident, the report states. They said the guns already had been sold, the report states. Wilson, 31, of Leslie, and Heiser, 19, of Clinton both have been charged with residential burglary, a Class B felony, and theft of property (firearm), a Class C felony. Plea and arraignment is set for June 4 for both.
Shot fired
On May 4, an argument between two women over a plastic glassful of ice led to one of the women firing a shotgun in the air to scare the other, according to an arrest affidavit. Diana Porter, 47, of Shirley has been charged with aggravated assault on family or household
member, a Class D felony.
Man arrested
A 40-year-old Mountain View man was arrested May 5 after he allegedly stole a soldering iron from Radio Shack, according to an affidavit for arrest. Rusty McClane Sims was confronted by Clinton Police Chief John Willoughby outside an auto parts store and admitted taking the item, the report states. He gave Willoughby permission to search the vehicle and the chief found a .380 handgun under the console, the report states. It said the gun had seven rounds in the clip but no round in the chamber. Sims has been charged with possession of a firearm by certain persons, a Class B felony, and theft of property, a Class A misdemeanor.
Fishin' and ridin' on a Saturday - Veterans and fish were on the agenda at Saturday's Hooked on Heroes event held at Archey Creek Park in Clinton. (Photo by Robert Snyder)
Quorum Court
An interesting ordinance is up for consideration at this week’s Van Buren County Quorum Court meeting. Making a third appearance is a proposal to create a special police team. Previously, it was called a Special Response Team, but this time around it is a SWAT - Special Weapons and Tactics - team and will have its own budget. A similar ordinance was tabled at the April meeting due to financial concerns. The proposal is sponsored by Justice of the Peace Brian Tatum, himself a law enforcement officer.
The meeting is Thursday, May 17, at the Courthouse Annex on Highway 65, Clinton. The meeting is open to the public.
Town Hall
Mark your calendars for this one: The Van Buren County Wellness Committee is hosting Healthy Active Arkansas with former Dr. Joe Thompson, the state’s former surgeon general. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. June 12, 2018, at the Clinton High School Cafeteria.
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Ron’s
chicken soup
The sorry sore Do you frequently get cuts or sores on your skin that take forever to heal? That’s not good. There is an explanation for that, here are a few possibilities: *Poor nutrition. You knew I was going to say that right? If you have read any of my articles you know I am always harping on this. But facts are facts. All the cells in your body, including the ones you need to fill in that sore, come from only one source, the food you eat. If you are not getting the right kind of nutrition, it is going to take awhile to heal that wound. If you were going to build a doghouse for that cute little puppy you have, what do you need? Lumber. If you don’t have the wood, you are going to have a hard time building it. The lumber your body needs to rebuild the skin and tissue where you have the wound is vitamins and minerals. Specifically, Vitamins A and C. Some protein will help, but most people are getting enough of that. Eat spinach every day. Add some green peppers, sweet potatoes and some oranges and you will rebuild those wounds so fast you won’t believe it. *Poor circulation. In order for those nutrients we just talked about to get to the building site, they need transportation. And the car they ride in is your red blood cells. If your circulation isn’t good, those poor vitamins are going to be sitting there in a road block. Protein is honking his horn, Vitamin A is calling Vitamin C a hor-
rible name because he won’t get out of the way. Nothing but road rage throughout your whole body. *Diabetes. Diabetes constricts your circulation. See above. *Infection. If you get an infection, those little builders can’t do their job because those dirty bacteria have moved in and set up house. With them in the way, new cells cannot be built. *Drinking alcohol. A study performed in 2014 found that people who binge drink have more and worse infections. See above. If your sore starts putting out fluid that is a different color, or it is painful, or it smells, or if you have a fever, get help. You will need antibiotics. For mild cuts or sores, wash the wound with soap and water every day. Pat it dry with a clean pad, then cover it with an adhesive bandage. And then start eating some fruit and vegetables for crying out loud. - Ron Henson, BSRN
(From left) Clinton council member Sam Ward, street department head Charles Wilson and worker Darien Slayton show off their improvements to Memorial Park. Ward says he is looking for an old military helicopter to add to the display. (Photo by Jeff Burgess)
Calendar May 19 is the Big Event at Ozark Health. Free labs, vendors and more, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. outside Ozark Health Medical Center on Highway 65 South, Clinton. The Pig Eye Corporation is hosting the Scotland Trail Ride May 19 at the old Scotland School grounds with coggins test at 8 a.m. and the trail riders leaving at 8:45. Lunch is served at the halfway mark at
noon with the bean cook-off at 4:30 and live music starting at 5:30. Surf The Bay Water Festival on Greers Ferry Lakes, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, June 16. Wake surfing, tubing, kayaking, paddle boats, Inflatable wa-
ter slides, vendors, plus much more. Finishing off the evening with the Zac Dunlap Band. The Clinton Water Commission meets the second Tuesday each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Water Department in downtown Clinton. The meeting is open to the public.
CLUBS The Idlehour Bridge Club met Thursday at the home of Billie Fendley. Winning high was Billie Fendley; second, Jo Nell Warren; traveling, Conie Reamey; and bingo, Danna Hensley.
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Jeremy, Dalton, Emma and Kelsey Smiley, with University of the Ozarks head shooting sports coach Caleb Hemphill.
Smiley signs with Ozarks Dalton Smiley, son of Jeremy and Emma Smiley, signed to continue his education and shooting career at the University of the Ozarks on May 9. Smiley has been shooting with Clinton FFA since he was in sixth grade, coached by Chad Mooney, Shon Hastings, and
Jeremy Smiley, along with Kori Kimes and Justin Weidor recently. When he was 14, he shot in a Junior Olympic Qualifier and placed second in his age division. This year Smiley is also shooting ATA tournaments and benefits with Arkansas Pattern Masters,
coached by Chris Ward and Gammon Clark. The Pattern Masters Shooting Team won the Senior Division at the Hornet Archery Fundraiser Trap Shoot and Smiley won $500 for the overall best shooter. Smiley is eager to continue his shooting career with the Eagles.
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Heading for Tech - Kayla Raye Whillock signs to run cross-country for Arkansas Tech University. Kayla is the daughter of Tolly Whillock of Clinton and Michelle McGill of Russellville. She is the granddaughter of Joe Tom and Dianne Whillock of Clinton.
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Calendar Choctaw VFW, Post 4764 (3659 Highway 95 E.) Saturday, May 19, 9 p.m. Southern Grass from Cleveland, Arkansas will perform ($5 cover) L'Attitude Bistro - Live Music, 7 p.m. Fridays Fairfield Bay Conference Center -
ELECT I stand before you today to ask you for one of your most precious gifts, your vote and support for the office of Sheriff of Van Buren County. Let's work together to make our county a great place to raise our children and grandchildren. I would like to bring a common-sense approach to law enforcement in our county. In this changing world, we are facing things now in rural America that we never dreamed of facing years ago. I will declare war on drugs in our county. We will attack the drug dealers who are here and the ones who are bringing drugs in will be welcome no more!! We will have a drug education program in our schools and churches second to none. I would love to have a partnership with our schools and churches, so we can work together to educate our young of the dangers of drugs and alcohol. We must have strong enforcement, but at the same time we need to have compassion and try to help the ones we can help, so they can be productive citizens. My standing motto is order through law and justice with mercy. I pledge to always have an open-door policy to all citizens of the county. I want to see our sheriffs office proactive instead of reactive. We need to be a part of the community and use common sense in everything we do. As a businessman, I understand operating with a budget. As your sheriff, one of my goals will be to spend your money wisely and to work hand in hand with county leaders to ensure we stay in stable financial shape. I also pledge to seek any state and federal grants to offset and help our budget in hopes of saving - the tax-payers' money. We will have real 24 hour patrols in the county and I pledge to work with every law enforcement agency in the county to make our county a better place. I've been asked, "Why do you want to be sheriff?" It's simple! I want to help provide a safe place for our children to grow up in, and I want to keep our county one of the best places in the country to live in. I believe in public service. I don't believe in someone wanting to serve the public just because they are looking for a job! I ask that you give me a chance to make a difference and let's work together for a better Van Buren County.
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The regular May 2nd Tuesday music night was postponed until Tuesday, May 15 from 6-8 p.m. (mostly an acoustic setting - folk, country, rock, blues, etc.), individual singers and musicians perform. Backyard Antiques, Choctaw, Open Mic every third Saturday, starts Clinton School Board District 4
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around 11 a.m. This is mostly an acoustic setting that welcomes local musicians and singers. Senior Center in Clinton, playing dance music every second and fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. Admission is $3 a person.
Churches
* First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf, 557 Highway 337, Higden, hosts a Fifth Friday gospel singing at 6 p.m. every fifth Friday. Non-denominational singing; everyone is welcome and may participate in "specials" after the congregational songs. Potluck follows. * Botkinburg Foursquare Church, Highway 65 North, holds a 4th Sunday Singing from 6-8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Finger food available afterward. * Botkinburg Baptist Church, Highway 65 North, starts their singing every 4th Friday night at 6 p.m. * Faith Church of Dennard, Highway 65 North, has a 3rd Sunday night singing at 6 p.m. and potluck is afterward. * Burnt Ridge Community Church, Clinton, has its singing the 3rd Friday of the month. Singing starts at 6 p.m., finger food afterward. * Shady Grove Baptist Church, Shirley, holds singings the 1st Friday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. (potluck at 6 p.m.). * Plant Baptist Church, Highway 110, Clinton, has a singing at 7 p.m. every 2nd Friday. Finger food served at 6 p.m. For inclusion in the Voice's Music Calendar, send your events to voiceeditor@artelco.com. Tell us when, where, who and what type of music. Event must be free or minimal cost and item must be submitted by 4 p.m. Thursday for the next week's paper.
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Obituaries
Eva Murray
Eva Moureen Watts Murray, 75, of Shirley, Arkansas passed away May 11, 2018 in Conway Regional Medical Center. She was born in Shirley, Arkansas on December 2, 1942 to the late Troy Marvin Watts and Lois Marie Gibbons Watts. 
Moureen was a retired postal worker. She also was a cosmetologist and owned her own shop. Moureen was an avid sports fan, who enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren play ball. She loved camping with family and friends. Moureen was of the Assemblies of God faith. She was a loving mother, wife, sister, grandmother and friend.
 She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Edward Murray; her parents; one brother, Sammy Leon Watts; and a half-brother, Don Watts.
Moureen is survived by her children, Carlene and her husband, Eddie Rushing, of Shirley, Arkansas, Eddie and his wife, Karen Murray, of Center Ridge, Arkansas, and Eric Murray of Shirley; one sister, Sue Stewart of Mountain View, Arkansas; two brothers, Norman Watts and Wendell Watts, of Scott, Arkansas; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a special little companion dog named Chelsie. Moureen is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Visitation was Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the Roller-McNutt
Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2018 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home with Brother James Hutto officiating. Pallbearers: Jason Rushing, Kenny Murray, Stanley Murray, Steven Murray, Preston Ross and Billy Dennis. Honorary pallbearers: Josh Rushing, Justin Rushing and Leland Huggins. Interment was in Shady Grove Cemetery in Shirley.
survived by the mother of his children, Brenda Morris.
Donnie is preceded in death by one son, Adam Lee Morris; siblings, Betty Gene Morris, Willie T. Morris, Charles L. Morris, Jimmy Franklin Morris; two grandsons; and two nephews.
Visitation was Monday, May 14, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. at the Clinton Funeral Service Chapel, and on May 15, 2018 from 10 a.m. until service time. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at the Trace Ridge Bible Church with Bro. Allen Brock officiating. Burial will follow at Trace Ridge Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Bobby Ezell, Lance Morris, Jimmy Morris, Donald Morris, Travis Boudrey, Randall Tumbleson. Honorary Pallbearers: Chad Simnacher, Jackie Hinchey and Jack Boudrey.
Christie Fairfield
Christie Lynn Fairfield, 66, of Shirley, Arkansas left this mortal world and went to be with her parents early in the morning on May 7, 2018 in Terry, Montana. She was born January 13, 1952 in Anna, Illinois to the late Ulyess Marlen and Flora Rosetta (Arnold) Berry. 

Christie was a mother, a grandmother, sister, and friend. She spent most of her life raising her children, as well as supporting them as a single mother and helping them raise her grandchildren. She was a fiercely independent woman that would help anyone she could but did not like to ask for help from others. She had many occupations throughout her life including factory work, yard work, and welding. She lived in Shirley with her daughter Candy; she was in Terry, Montana visiting her two older daughters and their children when she passed.
Christie is survived by her sister, Rochelle Marlene Comstock and husband Dan-
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iel of Morganton, Arkansas; four children, Kenny Watts and wife Trina of Kingsland, Arkansas, Crystal Dawn McCulley and husband George of Terry; Jamie Michelle Fairfield of Fallon, Montana; Candace Melody Weaver and husband Nathan of Shirley; 10 grandchildren; and many friends and relatives.
Graveside service was 10 a.m. Monday at Fox Community Cemetery in Fox, Arkansas with eulogy by Leo Murphree. Pallbearers: Nathan Weaver, Dameon Weaver, Bobby Weaver, Jonathan Comstock, Buddy Love, and Michael Phillips.
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Donald “Donnie� Gene Morris, 67, of Clinton passed away Friday, May 11, 2018. Born May 31, 1950 in Clinton, Arkansas to Omba Lyon and Edith Evelyn Ennis Morris. Donnie attended all 12 years of schooling at Leslie, graduating in 1968. Donnie enjoyed racing, car shows, visiting with friends. Donnie was known for his gift of gab. Donnie grew up in the Trace Ridge area, moving to Clinton in 1973. He and his family started Morris Homes in 1987, where he was the owner and president of the company
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Donald Omba Morris (Lisa) of Clinton, Julie Marie Morris of Scotland, Jimmy Gene and wife Caitlin Morris of Choctaw; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, friends and other family members. Donnie is also
May 15, 2018 Senior Centers Menus
Clinton/Damascus
May 15 – Sweet and sour chicken, Chinese mixed vegetables, egg roll, Mandarin oranges, fortune cookie. May 16 – Beef tips/ gravy, mashed potatoes, zesty squash, roll, berries. May 17 – Oven fried chicken, AuGratin potatoes, spinach, pineapple pie. May 21 – Chicken and dumplings, carrots, green peas, 5-cup salad.
Fairfield Bay
May 15 – Sweet and sour chicken, Chinese mixed vegetables, egg roll, Mandarin oranges, fortune cookie. May 16 – Beef tips w/gravy, noodles, zesty squash, roll. May 17 - Oven fried chicken, potatoes, spinach, pineapple pie. May 18 – Ham, turkey and cheese sandwich broccoli and cauliflower salad, apricots, poke cake.
Scotland Kenan Sheils
Kenan Dewayne Sheils, 5, of Bee Branch passed away Friday, May 4, 2018. Born March 27, 1951 in Wagner, South Dakota to Bruce Sheils and Annetta Neal. Kenan was a machine operator; he also enjoyed tinkering on small engines and drawing. Left to cherish his memory is his father, Bruce Sheils of Clinton; siblings, Kelly Jean and husband Thomas Munson of Clinton, Katrina Lee and husband Troy Williams of North Little Rock; and one niece. Kenan is preceded in death by his mother. 
Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service.
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Joe Nicholson Estate Sale/ Yard Sale May 17, 18, 19 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
May 15 – Hamburger, salad, triple orange salad. May 16 – White beans/ ham, turnip greens, vinaigrette tomatoes, cornbread, cobbler. May 17 – Fried fish, coleslaw, baked beans, hushpuppies, fruit cocktail.
Shirley
May 15 – Cheesy salsa chicken, corn salad, broccoli, cake. May 16 – Baked ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, roll, fruited Jell-O. May 17 – Barbecue on bun, baked beans, coleslaw, apple sauce. Clinton, Scotland, Shirley centers serve lunch Monday-Friday. Damascus serves lunch Tuesday and Thursday. Fairfield Bay services lunch Tuesday-Friday.
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Hall family gathering By Mary Jean Hall
A Hall family get-together will be Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Pleasant Grove Decoration, Scotland, Arkansas. This is an allday decoration with a potluck lunch at noon and church services in the morning. There will be several from out of state that will be there. If you can’t stay all day that is OK. Come out in the morning or come out after church. I will be there all day. It has been a long time since the Robert Hall (1827-1896)
Settlement monument - Since this beautiful monument dedicated to the veterans in Settlement Cemetery in Shirley was erected, the committee will no longer place flags at each veterans’ grave. However, if you want a flag by your veteran’s grave, feel free to place it there. The committee is proud of its memorial monument.
Cemeteries Bee Branch
Bee Branch Cemetery Decoration Day will be Saturday, May 19, 2018, beginning at 10 a.m. The annual board meeting will convene at 1 p.m. that day. Clean-up is under way. Please remove unsightly items and flowers or those
that interfere mowing.
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Lexington
Donations received in 2017 for the Lexington Cemetery Fund were from: M.G. Crumley, Lindsey Harness, Peggy Prout, Cecil and Lorene Bane, Sue Wid-
ener, Mike and Elaine Treadaway, Dean Bonds, Danny Simmons, Johnnie Nichols, Bill Guffy, B.J. Little, Trish May, James and Leslie Zachary, Jack Arend, and Jerrie Ruebush. Anyone wanting to make a donation may send it to: Lexington Cemetery Fund, c/o Sue Widener, 8516 Holly Mountain Road, Clinton, AR 72031.
family has had a family get-together. So, all my Hall, Riley, Massey, Gardner, Webb, Hogan families, and especially all descendants of Elijah Hall - Hall, Gosnell, Phillips, Crowell, Love, Emmons, Lindsey, Gay, Smith, Leptker, and Russell - come on out to the Decoration at Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Scotland and have a good visit. If you don’t want to do the potluck, you don’t have to. I will have all of my Hall family scrapbooks there. I also have information on the following an-
School menus Clinton Elementary
May 15 - Breakfast: Pancakes, bacon, pears. Lunch: Cheese roll up, salad, corn, fresh fruit. May 16 - Breakfast pizza, peaches. Lunch: Taco, pinto beans, cinnamon roll, applesauce. May 17 - Breakfast: Chocolate gravy, biscuit, fresh fruit. Lunch: Steak fingers, creamed potatoes, green beans, roll, mixed fruit. May 18 - Breakfast: Funnel cake,
applesauce. Lunch: Barbecue pulled pork on bun, coleslaw, baked beans, pears. May 21 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit. Lunch: Pizza or crispito, salad, corn, mixed fruit.
Clinton Junior & Senior High
May 15 - Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit. Lunch: Vegetable beef soup, crackers, PB&J sandwich, salad, fruit. May 16 - Break-
cestors of Robert Hall: Carr, Daborne, Hamerton, Hawkins, Hesketh, Knoll, Morrison, Rawlings, Sellers, Spicer, Townley, Warner and Wilkerson. This is on the Hall side of the family, so these are your ancestors, too. Come on out to Pleasant Grove Decoration June 3 and see how they fit into the family. fast: Scrambled eggs w/cheese, bacon, toast. Lunch: Meatloaf, creamed potatoes, beans, rolls, fruit. May 17 - Breakfast: Pancake pups, fruit. Lunch: Chicken fajita/cheese, corn, cinnamon bread, fruit. May 18 - Breakfast: Cereal, funnel cake, fruit. Lunch: Cheeseburger, baked fries, fruit. May 21 - Breakfast: Cereal, doughnut, fruit. Lunch: Chicken crispitos, beans, fruit cup.
Send news of your Decoration Day/Memorial Day services to voiceeditor@artelco.com
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terfield. The Car Show winners in Clinton were: Best of the Best, Donnie Turney; People’s Choice, Gary Myrick; and Cutest Announcer, Nicholas Vance. Our appreciation to Jim Griffin for all his hard work. We’re looking forward to next year’s show. The Volunteer
James & Joyce Burns Scotland
Computers are wonderful when they work, terrible when they don't. I did not know how much I used them and depended on mine, until it crashed. So wonderful to know someone that can repair and rebuild them. At last back to work. We did have the First Saturday Breakfast earlier this month. I think it was just about a record attendance. We hope all of you come back next time and we will have some more good food. We have talked about the Scotland trail ride for a while now and it is finally here. The ride starts from the school grounds and will return to the same place in the afternoon. The Chili Cook-off will start at 4:30 at the cafeteria. I can not remember the menu, but I do know it consist of beans, cornbread, taters and ? also water and cold drinks. For those of you that do not plan on riding, plan on coming out to eat and stay for the music. The bands will start playing at 5 p.m. and I think the last ones to perform are cloggers and they start about 8 p.m. Come and spend the day at Scotland. "We always have a great time." Do not forget to vote on May 22 or vote early, that’s going on now. Have a great week and be safe. If
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you have Scotland News call James Burns at 592-3935 and he will see that it gets into the paper.
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Saturday is a work day, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. For info call 745-5820. Crowell Mountain Cemetery also has a work day on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. Bring your own tools and favorite work gloves. Saturday night, 5:30-8 p.m., is Dinner & Bingo Night at the EHC Clubhouse on 16 West at Alread. The public’s invited. Eunice Lemings says they have most of their new fence up at the Crowell Mountain Cemetery and a new sign. A welder is needed to mount the
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sign. She also said 36 unmarked graves have been identified after much research. The hope is to purchase simple markers for all. Donations of time and money are welcomed. For more give her a call at 745-3364. Linda Mays tells me she and her husband, Ben, had quite an exciting time with a large rat snake that they wrestled into a trash can for relocation. The constrictor wasn’t quite as large as the 10 feet some get but it was incredibly muscular and definitely not cooperative. While rat snakes are huge rodent eaters they also like birds including young chicks, which Linda didn’t want to share. Why are so many turtles crossing the road now? As it warms many go looking for new territory, breeding opportunities and better food sources. Also females are looking for the perfect nest location for their eggs. Give them a brake if you can do so safely. The wild blackberries are blooming and considered by many the outer limits of the season’s last cold snap. The nineday forecast makes it
look like we won’t get a “blackberry winter� this year. Early evening on Thursday, looking northeast, you can see the young crescent moon just left of the planet Venus. Binoculars will show the star cluster Messier 35 above and between them. The weather has warmed enough that several of my cool weather crops are starting to flower, particularly the mustard. I’m hoping to plant again sometime July-September for another harvest in the fall. If you have info about the greater Crabtree and 16 West community call Jeff Burgess, 745-1249.
luncheon is planned for 11:30 a.m. May 19 at the Clinton Senior Center. Had a good crowd at the Shirley center for meatloaf last week. The scalloped potatoes were wonderful. The fish at Clinton on Thursday was great. Hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day.
Donnie Turney won Best of the Best at the Van Buren County Aging Program’s recent Car Show. (Photos by Kay Weaver)
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Winners at the Scotland pool tournament were: first, Don Branscum; second, Tyler Johnson; and third, Mike Sut-
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Nicholas Vance took his turn at the microphone at the Car Show.
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Going up? - Shown here in the hospital elevator carrying art to hang in two hospital locations in the exhibit “Fun in the Sun” are (from left) Yun Kim, Diane Dudzik, Joyce Hubbard and Faye Rodgers.
‘Fun in the Sun’ on display at hospital Story & photo by Joyce Hartmann
Two people were injured in this two-vehicle accident that occurred at 11 a.m. May 1 on Highway 16 East. Darrel Walsh, 77, of Edgemont was issued a citation for driving left of center after the crash near Harness Street. (Photo courtesy of Clinton Police Department)
Nation observes Police Week May 13 through May 19 is National Police Week. In support of National Police Week, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Cody Hiland salute and honor the service of law enforcement officers. To show their support for law enforcement officers, Hiland asks citizens to adorn the front of their homes and local businesses in blue ribbons and/or place blue-tinted light bulbs on their outside lighting for the week. In 2017, three law enforcement officers in the Eastern District of Arkansas were killed in the line of duty. Yell County Sheriff Lt. Kevin Clyde Mainhart died on May 11, Newport Police Department Lt. Patrick Neal Weatherford died on June 12, and Drew County Deputy Sheriff Timothy Braden died on August 24. Hiland also remembers Forrest City Police Department Officer Oliver Johnson, Jr., who was tragically killed on April 28 by a stray bullet while off duty and inside his home with his family. “Lt. Mainhart, Lt. Weatherford, and Deputy Sheriff Braden died helping keep the people of Arkansas safe; in other words, doing their job,” Hiland said. “Their sacrifice
will never be forgotten. During National Police Week, we honor these brave men, as well as the service of all law enforcement officers across the Eastern District of Arkansas and the nation. It is important that all citizens understand the sacrifices, hazards, and immense responsibilities of each of the men and women in law enforcement who
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put their lives on the line every day. Our communities, our state, and our country depend on them.” According to FBI statistics, 93 law enforcement officers were killed in line-ofduty incidents nationwide in 2017 — a 21 percent decrease from 2016 when 118 law enforcement officers were killed in line-of-duty incidents.
Summer has officially arrived at Ozark Health Medical Center, Highway 65 in south Clinton, where a new colorful art exhibit “Fun in the Sun!” is up and waiting for viewers. The public is invited to view the new collection of 46 paintings, which will hang through August 6th. The exhibit features original art by local artists Faye Rodgers, Sue Pico, Diana Foote, Yun
Kim, Joyce Hubbard, Marion Thorpe, Charlotte Rierson, Jan Cobb, Julie Caswell, Diane Dudzik and Joyce Hartmann. Art is located in two places: the hallways near the cafeteria on the upper level and the outpatient wing on the lower level. There are paintings in oils, acrylics, watercolor, pastels and colored pencil: landscapes of farms, lakes and rivers; colorful abstracts; realistic bird and cat portraits; whimsical dogs
and pigs; floral bouquets; and more. The artwork is for sale. Artists are all members of the North Central Arkansas Artist League, open to anyone who would like to learn more about art. The next program will be group drawing and painting from a live model, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 21, at Bayside Studio, Greenwood Road and Highway 330 in Fairfield Bay. For further information call Hartmann at 745-6615.
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Smash Brothers win The second annual Literacy Classic Youth Ball Tournament, sponsored by the VBC Literacy Council, completed its rescheduled games with the
10U division playing on Saturday, May 5. Taking first place were the Clinton Smash Brothers, with the Mountain View team coming in second.
Clinton Smash Brothers are (top row from left) Coaches Steve Jones, Wade Wherry, Jason McNabb, (middle row from left) Keegan Rose, Luke West-
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Clinton vs Quitman - Sam Brown is at bat as Clinton Team 2 12 and Under beat Quitman 7-5 on May 8. (Photos by Melanie Fosko)
fall, Cort Alexander, Cole Wherry, Jackson Smith, (front row from left) Trevor Burgess, Hayden Jones, Harold McNabb, Colson Clute and Garrett Green.
State champ - Clinton sophomore Weston Amos qualified in six events for State and won first place in each of them. From there he went to the Meet of Champs where he competed with top athletes of all classifications 1A-3A in the state. He finished sixth overall in the 400 meter race and is also the fastest sophomore in the state of Arkansas. (Submitted by Christina Maxwell)
Brian Littell bats for Clinton Team 2 last week.
MEMORIAL FLOWERS are in at BRUCE'S FLOWERS again this year. You should come by and check out all the new Flowers! 661 Highway 65B, Clinton, Arkansas Thanks for buying from us each year! Paula & Janet Bruce (501)745-2300
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Chambers' Cabinets has moved to 1428 Highway 330, Shirley, AR.
Annual cost of program: $25 per individual $40 per household (Household includes any relatives living in the same home up to a maximum of 6 members) - for households with more than 6 members, a $10 charge per member will be added -
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To sign up for a membership today call (870) 972-8484. For more information please call (870) 972-8484.
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Pet adoption fees to be lowered for 3 days
This mama cat and her kittens are at the SNYP animal shelter in Clinton.
Following on the heels of a successful fundraiser, SNYP Arkansas Animal Shelter, 187 Tester St., Clinton, has announced it will offer a temporary reduction in adoption fees. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on three days, May 24, 25 and 26, 2018, the pet adoption fee will be reduced to $50 in observance of May is Pet Adoption Month. The $50 fee includes spaying/neutering and vaccinations. The most recent fundraiser for the shelter brought in $1,100, and another fundraiser is planned for June 2. More details about that one will follow soon. As the days continue to grow warmer, remember - never leave an animal in a parked vehicle, even with windows cracked. The interior of a vehicle heats up quickly. For more information about adopting a pet, call the shelter at 501-745-7697.
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Damascus student wins gold Sixteen students from the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton competed against their peers in the state SkillsUSA competition at the Hot Springs Convention Center in April, bringing home three gold, three silver, and three bronze medals. Allan Liesche of Damascus, Logan Killer of Dover, and Roberto Guevara of Dardanelle all won gold in their respective categories: technical drafting, collision repair technology, and architectural drafting. The twoday event comprised several other competitions, including welding, welding fabrication, pipe welding, and automotive refinishing technology.
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These puppies are ready for permanent homes. See them at the SNYP shelter.
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Sudoku Sudoku: The objective is to fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes (also called blocks or regions) contains the digits from 1 to 9. A cell is the smallest block in the game. A row, column and region consists of 9 cells and the whole game consists of 81 cells. (Solution is on Page 8)
Rules
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, 328 Main St., Clinton. You can also call us at 745-8040 to tell us where the week’s picture was taken. Deadline to enter is 2 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2018. Drawing will be at 4 p.m. Friday, June 1.
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Where can you see this building almost hidden by ivy? Tell us for your chance to win a one-year subscription to The Voice. See Rules at left.
Quote of the week When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death ... Sing your death song and die like a hero going home. - John McCain, Character Is Destiny
Van Buren County Trivia One of the main tourist attractions in the county is the National Chuckwagon Races that began in 1985 as an eight-team race between friends at Dan Eoff’s ranch west of Clinton. The races draw visitors from around the world. (Solution is on Page 8)
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CHURCH PAGE
Photo by EuGene Smith
Thanks to all of you who called and correctly identified last week's featured church as Plant Baptist Church. If you can identify this Church call 745-8040. (Remember to give me a contact for the history of your Church. We want to print the history of every Church in Van Buren County. With your help, we will!) Antioch General Baptist Church 1608 Highway 9, Fox (870)363-4509 Archey Valley Community Church Highway 254, Chimes Bee Branch Baptist 11509 Hwy 65 South, Bee Branch 654-2630 Bethel Community Church 17904 Highway 95 W, Cleveland Botkinburg Baptist Church 9297 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-3530 Botkinburg Community Foursquare Church 7054 Highway 65 N, Botkinburg 745-2311 Burnt Ridge Community Church 5846 Burnt Ridge Road, Clinton 745-6737 Calvary Missionary Baptist Church ABA 144 Nickie Ave., Clinton 745-3245 Choctaw Baptist Church 208 Highway 330 E, Clinton 745-7370 Choctaw Christian Center 4157 Highway 65 S, Choctaw 745-8264 Choctaw Church of Christ 233 Highway 330 E, Choctaw 745-8264 Christian Fellowship Church 674 Highway 658, Clinton Church of Christ 20452 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-5498 Church of the Nazarene 1664 Highway 65 S, Clinton Clinton Church of Christ 184 Third Street, Clinton 745-4252 Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church 125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton 745-4532 Clinton United Methodist Church 636 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton 745-5181 Colony Church of Christ Hwy 92 E, Bee Branch Corinth Baptist Church 5158 Holley Mountain Road, Clinton Cornerstone Evangelical Church 3351 Highway 330 S, Fairfield Bay 884-6657 Crabtree Foursquare Church 11301 Highway 16 W, Crabtree 745-2894 Culpepper Community Church 6055 Highway 336 W, Culpepper Culpepper Mountain Church of Christ 118 South Essie Road, Culpepper Damascus United Methodist Church 17194 Highway 65 S, Damascus Eagle Heights Baptist Church Independent Fundamental VBC Fairgrounds, Clinton 757-0013
Eglantine Church of Christ 3796 Highway 330 S, Shirley 884-6880 Fairbanks Community Church 4753 Arkansas 356 E, Bee Branch Fairfield Bay Baptist Church 481 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3371 Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3373 Faith Christian 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Faith Church Highway 65 N & Harper Mountain Lane, Dennard, AR 72629 Faith Lutheran Church 310 Snead Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3375 First Assembly of God Church 2466 Highway 65 N, Clinton 745-2285 First Baptist Church of Clinton 211 First Baptist Road, Clinton 745-6113 First Baptist Church of Damascus 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus 335-7440 First Baptist Church of Sugarloaf 557 Arkansas 337, Higden 654-2354 First General Baptist Church 664 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4043 First Pentecostal Church of Clinton Highway 65 S at 1128 Lyn Road, Choctaw Formosa Baptist Church 630 Highway 9 W, Clinton 745-7709 Formosa Church of Christ 6603 Highway 9 West Clinton AR. 745-4446 Friendship Baptist Church 1321 Third St., Clinton 745-7177 Full Gospel Tabernacle 128 Catland Lane, Shirley 723-4500 Grace Church 3793 Highway 65 S, Clinton 472-7462 Half Moon Baptist Church 1031 Half Moon Road, Clinton 745-2273 Harmony Mountain Church of Christ Quattlebaum and Harmony Mtn Roads 745-2059 Hope Community Church 905 Damascus Road, Quitman Immanuel Baptist Church 498 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-8528 Kaley Hill Missionary Baptist 6505 Highway 356, Bee Branch Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3624 Highway 65 S, Clinton 745-8781
Kingdoms Gate Ministries 10973 Hwy 16E PO Box 335 Shirley, AR. 72153 Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church 250 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay 884-3304 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church ABA 229 Third St., Clinton Lexington Baptist Church 9525 Highway 110, Shirley 723-4787 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 2712 Highway 254 W, Chimes Community Low Gap Community Chapel 4320 Low Gap Road, Alread Lute Mountain Community Church Victory Lane near Highway 16, Shirley 723-8299 Main Line Full Gospel 114 Mariposa Loop, Bee Branch 253-1005 Maranatha Assembly of God 11929 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8181 Mount Zion Church of Christ 1202 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-2572 Mount Zion General Baptist 2333 Mount Zion Road, Bee Branch 362-3807 New Beginning Church 12200 Highway 254 E, Dennard New Hope Baptist Church 4198 Highway 65 N, Clinton 757-2332 New Liberty Church of Christ 4815 Highway 95, Cleveland 669-2575 New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton 198 Richard Road, Clinton 745-6411 Peace Lutheran Church of Edgemont 10849 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-4726 Pee Dee Baptist Church 2744 Highway 16 E, Clinton 745-4115 Pine Grove General Baptist Church 102 Silvertree Road, Shirley Pine Mountain General Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, South of Bee Branch Plant Baptist Church 4897 Highway 110, Clinton 745-6887 Pleasant Grove Friendship Church 22210 Highway 16 W, Alread 745-8450 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 5092 Banner Mtn Road, Shirley 723-4737
Pleasant Valley General Baptist No. 1 5153 Highway 92 W, Bee Branch Point Remove Baptist Church 10954 Highway 336 W, Formosa Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ 215 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch 745-4634 Red River of Life Church of God 10839 Edgemont Road, Edgemont 723-8109 Rupert Baptist Church 21434 Highway 16 W, Clinton 745-8593 Salem Primitive Baptist Church Gravesville Cutoff Road, Bee Branch Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church Highway 124 E, Damascus 335-8003 Sardis Freewill Baptist 4141 Highway 124, Gravesville 335-8027 Scotland Baptist Church 278 Postal Lane, Scotland 592-3787 Scotland Church of Christ 297 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1476 Scotland-Formosa Road, Scotland 592-3311 Settlement Baptist Church 10277 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8171 Shady Grove Baptist Church 5448 Shady Grove Road, Shirley 723-4273 Shady Grove Chapel 4790 Highway 254 E, Dennard Shirley Church of Christ 10509 Highway 16 E, Shirley 723-8101 Shirley Community Church/First United Methodist 784 Matthew Clark Memorial Drive, Shirley 723-4387 South Side Baptist Highway 65 N, Damascus 335-7423 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 250 Woodlawn Drive, Fairfield Bay 884-3349 St. Jude Catholic Church 3178 Hwy 65 S, Clinton 745-5716 Tabernacle of Praise 159 Boston Fern Road, Shirley 723-8280 The Gathering Ministry Outreach 80746 Highway 16 W, Rupert 745-3883 The Zoo Church 12174 Highway 65 N, Dennard 514-8535 The Power House (non-denominational) 159 Mt. Zion Road, Bee Branch, AR 253-2385 Trace Ridge Bible Church Highway 254 W at Morris Road, Chimes Walnut Grove Church 6940 Highway 95 W, Clinton 745-3445 Zion Hill Missionary Baptist ABA 29129 Highway 16 W, Jerusalem 745-4467
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bee Branch Cemetery Decoration Day will be Saturday, May 19, 2018 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The annual board meeting will convene at 1:00 p.m. that day. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Cleanup is underway. If you have flowers or items which are unsightly or interfere with mowing, please remove them before May 12th. They may be placed in the brown building for disposal. Otherwise, they will be removed for you.
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FOR SALE NEVER USED ELECTRIC GENERATOR DUROMAX 4400 ELECTRIC START. Paid $379.00. Will Sell for $250.00. CALL 870-447-6128
WANT TO BUY Used electric golf cart in good working condition. 745-2574
Thank you for your Interest and support. We invite you! We welcome you! The friends and families of problem drinkers share their experience, strength and hope, Tuesdays, 6:30pm, Clinton Methodist Church. Free and open to the public.
MEMORIAL FLOWERS are in at BRUCE'S FLOWERS again this year. **** You should come by and check out all the new Flowers! 661 Highway 65B **** Thanks for buying from us each year! Paula & Janet Bruce (501)745-2300
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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Full Time, Part Time, Nights & Weekends White River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. needs Personal Care Assistants or CNAs to provide in-home care to elderly/or disabled in the Van Buren County Area. Applications Available at 1299 Hwy 65 South, Clinton, AR WRAAA is an EOE
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Nice Clothing in great condition. Hand-made Table and 4 chairs, Toddler beds with linens and pillows. China Cabinets, Queen Anne bed (full size) with chest of drawers. Queen-Size Headboard with railings. Much more. If you are interested in viewing, call: (501)581-2236.
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PERSONALS Readers, use these Personal Spots to say Happy Birthday, Wish someone Good Luck, Contact old friends, make new friends. Shout out that you are alive and well in Van Buren County. All kinds of things.
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Chambers' Cabinets has moved to 1428 Highway 330 Shirley, AR.
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First Service Bank is now accepting applications for a full-time Universal Banker at our Clinton , Arkansas location. High School diploma or equivalent, six months or more of previous cash handling experience in a businessrelated environment, good math skills, proficient computer skills, skilled communicator, detailoriented, excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task & meet deadlines simultaneously, along with a talent for serving the public are all required. Prior Teller, Customer Service Representative, loan administration, sales experience preferred, but not required. Must be available to work opening and/ or closing hours full time Mondays through Fridays and some Saturdays. It is preferred that applicants live within 20 miles of Clinton or be willing to relocate. Apply online at: https:// firstservicebank. com/about/careers. First Service Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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PROPERTY SITE MANAGER Seeking Rural Development Property Site-Manager, with experience, to live on-site at a 31 unit apartment complex in Marshall, AR. Basic math. organizational and computer /internet skills also required. Competitive monthly salary. year-end bonus and free 2 bedroom apartment with utilities provided. Please fax your resume to: 501362-0662 or Email: tlakedev@ suddenlinkmail. com. or mail to: Timberlake, P.O. Box 1135, Heber Springs, AR 72543. Please do not call property to inquire.
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REAL ESTATE For Sale
2BR Apartment Near Clinton School and Senior Center CH/A, Ceiling Fan, All Appliances, WD Connections. No Pets, $500/month + $500 deposit Call (501)304-3760
FOR RENT 3BR/1BA home in Clinton Kitchen Appliances. Washer/dryer hook-up available.
$450/month plus deposit Call (501)327-8023
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The Voice of Van Buren County
May 15, 2018
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Fishing Report
Millwood Lake guide Mike Siefert has been enjoying a hot lake of late. Largemouth bass ranging from 6 to 11 pounds have been caught at Millwood in recent weeks by regular anglers and tournament competitors, Mike says.
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Craig D. Campbell Lake Conway Reservoir
(updated 5-92018) Bates Field and Stream (501470-1846) says the water is stained and the level is normal. Bream are good and are around beds in 3 feet of water. Use worms or crickets. Crappie are fair. Fish for them around the cypress in 4-5 feet depth with minnows. Bass are good are various depths throughout the lake. Anglers were using spinnerbaits, plastic worms, buzzbaits, lizards, worms and frogs. Catfishing is good. Reports of some nice flatheads. Use nightcrawlers.
Little Red River
(updated 5-92018) Greg Seaton of littleredflyfishingtrips.com (501-6909166) said the roundthe-clock generation of one unit has been keeping up with the inflow to the lake and
kept it from rising into the flood pool. This has been the purpose of the constant generation over the weekend. Now the lake is beginning to fall below this level and the Corps has informed Greg that the dam should be back to power demand only later this week. This means some low-water periods. Generation should go back to afternoon and evening periods. Check the SWPA Forecasts for this information. This is posted each day after 4 p.m. for the next day generation and on Friday evening for the weekend. Greg says fishing was fair over the weekend with the higher water levels. The bite was steady but slow. This should improve as the river flow drops and the insects begin hatching again with the warmer weather. If we can avoid any large amounts of rain, all should be good by late this week. Watch for caddis and March
Brown mayflies coming off with the lower water. Greg notes that the Little Red had a boating accident on the river this weekend. Fortunately, no one was injured. Please remember to avoid the upstream side of docks or any other obstruction in the river during generation. The force of the current will capsize your watercraft. Even a 21-foot river boat can be overturned and swamped when pinned against a solid obstacle in the current. Please use extreme care and life jackets when canoeing or kayaking on the river during high water. “We have a beautiful river for all to enjoy but please respect it and use care especially in high water.”
Greers Ferry Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation at 462.91 feet msl (normal conservation pool: 462.04 feet
msl Oct. 1-April 30; 463.04 feet msl May 1-June 1; 462.54 feet msl June 1-Sept. 30). (updated 5-92018) Tommy Cauley of Fishfinder Guide Service (501-9401318) said the water level at Greers Ferry Lake is at 462.91 feet msl. They are trying to keep it about normal pool of 462.04 feet while they continue to work on a generator, it is 0.87 feet above normal pool of 462.04 feet. The overall catching is just like spring/late spring with any lake or anywhere in the country off and on with all species. The bass fishing is good shallow on all soft plastics. They are there one day gone the next on something different: small crankbaits, swimbaits, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, flukes, wacky rigs, jerkbaits, etc., and all can be used for the little bit deeper fish as well. The deeper fish that have not moved up yet or the ones that have already moved back out deep are good on C-rigs, football heads with straight tail trailers, Texas-rigged worms. The crappie are still in all phases as well. From super shallow out to 18 feet, use jigs, jigs tipped with minnows, small crankbaits and beetle spins. The catfish are eating it up all over the lake on cut and live bait, just pick your poison or species to target. Lots of upper class 20 are being caught.
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The walleye are eating at times as well, when conditions are right for them, in 1218 foot of water on crankbaits or dropshots with a minnow or grub, and crawlers will come into play soon. The hybrids and white bass are getting back set up in the lake, the ones that traveled up creeks and rivers. They can be caught with live bait, inline spinners, swimbaits, spoons and grubs. The bream action is getting better with the warmer weather as well use small inline spinners, crankbaits, crickets and crawlers.
Lake Maumelle
(updated 5-92018) Jolly Rogers Marina (501-8685558) said the lake level is about 10 inches above the spillway, water temperature from the marina is 74 at dusk and about 76 on the north side by the evening time. Largemouth bass are excellent. With water temps in the 70s the black bass are moving out of spawn areas but they‘re mostly done. Some are in the grass or just outside of it. Try using Zoom Trick Worms, crankbaits, jerkbaits and jigs in 4-8 and 10-15 feet of water. A few can also be caught in shallow water on spinnerbaits or chatterbaits. This week, the blacks were biting more during dusk and dawn. Todd and Jim Eskola took advantage of that dusk
bite, hauling in 11.8 pounds of bass to win the Tuesday night tournament, edging Kevin Martin and Graves Hearnberger by a fraction. Keeton Blaylock and Kyle Wise found a Big Bass out there of 5.88 pounds. The Kentucky bass bite is good. The spots are in the grass and also about 8-12 feet deep. Rocky banks or points are best with a crank bait or jig. White bass are good but fewer reports are coming in, while some are saying the white bass are moving in. Use Rooster tails, CC Spoons, dee- diving Bandits, and Bombers. Crappie are good. More reports of crappie being found near brush piles and structures anywhere from 6-8 feet deep. Some are saying they’re striking with the bait rather than hitting. Try using shallow rigs and minnows early in the morning or later in the evening. Bream are good and are coming into shallow water off the rocky points and around brush piles. Try using crickets, worms or jigs anywhere from 3-12 feet depth. Catfish are very good. More reports this week of the channels starting to move out and the blues coming in. Try stink bait and bream around 8-10 feet depth and at 20 feet deep. Had a 44-pound catfish caught last week.
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The Voice of Van Buren County
May 15, 2018
The second semester GT Auction at Clinton schools was held on Friday, May 11, with Allen Dale Roberson as the auctioneer. Fourth- and fifth-graders got lots of goodies with Dojo dollars earned since Christmas.
Winding down the school year
Shirley Elementary celebrated reading recently with a fun day filled with princesses and carriage rides.
MainStreet Kids Clinton ABC preschool enjoyed a visit from Denis Dunderdale from Arkansas Game & Fish. He taught the children about mammals native to Arkansas. (Photo by Lea Turner)
Send your school news and photos to voiceeditor@artelco.com Cowboys and cowgirls turned out to take part in the Clinton High School rodeo last week. (Photo by Amanda Berger)